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eented and explained by the S . W ., Bro . W . H . Eobinson . The Lodge was closed doAvn when the remaining business was transacted , and when finally closed the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The W . M . presided , and was supported by the I . P . M ., Bro . John Harding , Bro . Tomlinson W . M . of the Good Samaritan Lodge , Sandbach , Bro .

Tongue , of Crewe , and others . The West was well oared for by Bro . Joseph Piokthall S . D . After supper the nsnal loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; the visitors warmly complimenting the W . M . on the excellent working they had witnessed . After an evening pleasantly spent the Tyler proposed his toast and the brethren separated in harmony .

ThetiS Chapter , No . 122 . —This Chapter held its annual meeting on Monday , the 27 th September , at the Masonic Hall , 35 James . street , Glasgow . Present—Comps . John J . Scott M . E . Z ., John Johnston H ., John de Neif J ., J . Quigley Scribe E ., H . McLauchlin Scribe N ., J . Gunn Treasurer , Wm . MeAlister 1 st S ., Wm . Guma 2 nd S ., George Bird 3 rd S ., Daniel Gillies Tyler . Visitors—Comps . J . Dnthie Z . 67 , G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 , G . Thallon

Z . 119 , Wm . Dobbie P . Z . 119 , J . Banald J . 67 elect . Business—The installation of the office bearers having being ably performed by Comp . J . Dathie , assisted by the other Z . ' s present , Comp . Wheeler , by the consent of tho Chapter , installed Comp . J . Eanald as J . of Chapter 67 . The companions then passed a vote of thanks to the retiring officei'S , especially to Comp . J . 0 . Park , who had filled the chair of Z . since the formation of the Chapter .

Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter , No . 152 , Leith . —This Chapter celebrated its autumnal equinox festival on Thursday evening , 23 rd September , previous to which Bro . James A . Laurie was exalted to the Holy Eoyal Arch Degree . Comps . James G . Atkinson , E . Davidson , William , J . V . Binden and P . Law were affiliated full members of the Chapter . Scribe E . read the minutes

of former meetings , which were confirmed , the Chapter then proceeded to elect and install their office bearers for 1875-76 . The officers in the Mark Masters and Excellent Masters' Lodges being installed , the following were elected in the Chapter : — Comp . John Laurie Z . ( re-elected ) , Comps . G . Hudson H ., D . Turner J ., John S . Matheson P . Z ., M . P . Galloway D . Z ., David Laird Scribe E ., John

Neill Scribe N ., E . Drummond Treas ., E . Milnor 1 st Soj ., J . W . Scales 2 nd Soj ., G . A . Laurie 3 rd Soj ., J . Keid C , G . M . Davidson D . M ., G . J . Laurie Org ., T . Elliott S ., Alexander Henderson Janitor . The companions then sat down to an excellent supper , purveyed by Comp . Elliott , the viands being all that could bo desired . Comp . Laurie Z . occupied the chair , Comp . Drummond Croupier . The usual

loyal , patriotic , and complimentary toasts were duly given and responded to , they being interspersed with songs , and instrumental mnsic under the direction of Comp . G . M . Davidson ; several excellent glees being rendered by the choir , thus bringing to a close a most enjoyable evening . This young Chapter , which was

consecrated last year by the Earl of Mar and Kellie , now boasts of having upward of sixty members on its roll . The paraphernalia and working tools of this Chapter are handsomely got up , and their working is second to none in the province , which is greatly due to the assiduity and energy of the First Principal and hearty co-operation of his office bearers .

Industry Lodge , No . 186 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at Bro . Colls , the Westminster Palace Eestaurant , ; Bros . Wyllie W . M . in the chair , Dyer S . W ., W . Mann P . M . Secretary , Hook Organist as I . G . j and P . M . ' s T . S . Mortlock , Tallent , W . Dehmer , Seex ; and Bros . Grant , Mitchell , Dr . White , Cole , Eobinson , Downey , & c . The Lodge Avas opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Godden was raised to the 3 rd

degree . Bros . Taffs and Crews were passed to the 2 nd degree . Several notices of motion'were handed in , and a special vote of the Lodge was unanimously carried to present , from the funds of the Lodge , the sum of five guineas for tho Installation Jewel . The Lodge was then closed , and a very capital banquet was provided by Bro . Cole . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts Avere given , also the routine toasts . Bros . Wallbank P . M . 144 , Cox , Benit , & o . were present as visitors .

Lodge of Mona , No . 212 , Castledown , Isle of Man ( I . C . )—Happening to be on a visit near the metropolis of " Elian Vannin , " we received a courteous invitation to " visit" the above Lodge on the occasion of its last meeting , Monday , 20 th September , and were much pleased with what we saw and heard . The chair was occupied by the W . M . Bro . the Rev . E . Ferrier , M . A ., Government

Chaplain of the Island , Bro . John Bowes , W . M . 148 , was honoured by being requested to take charge of the West , while Bro . M . J . Backwell occupied the Junior Warden ' s chair . Among the other brethren present were Bros . James Mylchreest P . M . acting Organist , E . Watterson P . M ., Dr . Edwards , George Qaaylo Hon . Sec , H . S . Mylchreest I . G ., Clucas J . D ., and others whose names we do not remember . The

Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes were then read and declared to be correctly recorded , and by them we learned that the Lodge had forwarded , through the governor of the island , the Hon . H . B . Loch , himself a member of our brotherhood , an address of congratulation to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . Grand Master of English Freemasons . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Paterson , a

candidate for our mysteries and privileges , which proving " clear , " and that gentleman being present , he was duly initiated by Bro . Past Master James Mylchreest . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the chair was again assumed by Bro . Ferrier , who read a telegram just received from a gallant Colonel , who intended to be present to claim preferment , but who was unexpectedly detained at Douglas . After some routine business a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro .

J . Bowes , and a request that on the occasion of his next visit he would meet the members at a Lodge of Instruction . There being no further business , the Lodge > vas closed in solemn form . The brethren then adjourned to light refreshments , and all separated in

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perfect harmony . We cannot close this report without giving expression to the pleasure our visit to the Lodge of Mona afforded ua . We have attended many Lodges , but never saw one better worked . Our brethren in the Isle of Man , however , labour under one disadvantage—they have no Provincial Grand Lodge—and we suppose this arises from the fact that the Lodges hail under two Grand

Lodges—England and Ireland . If all the Lodges could bo placed under one jurisdiction , and the Lieut .-Governor be constituted Provincial Grand Master , it would add to the progress of Masonry , and the advancement of its members . We noticed that one of the bye-laws of tho Lodge of Mona wisely provides " That all officers quartered at Castletown , who are Masons , shall be deemed honorary members during their stay . "

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —On the 24 th ult . the 15 sections were worked by Bro . M . Gross . The S . W . and J . W . chairs were occupied by Bro . Austin P . M . and Bro . Stevens P . M ., of the Great City Lodge . The following brethren answered the questions : Bros . Horsley , Ashbnrner , Chitson , Allen , Yetton , Fieldwick , Pindar , Crano , Stevens , Verry , Austin , Gilchrist ,

Musto , Bnrr and Lowe . There was a strong master of P . M . s and brethren from other Lodges , proving practically that P . M . ' s have not forgotten they owe a duty to the Craft , and that the brethren in the lesser degrees require their instruction . A vote of thanks to Bro . Gross , for his efficiency in the chair , was moved by Bro . Yetton , also that he be elected an honorary member of the Lodge ; Bro . Yetton

remarking that he had never heard the sections bettor worked . It was seconded by Bro . Verry , who said this proved what could be done if a brother applied himself diligently to the work . He himself gave Bro . Gross his first lesson in Freemasonry some three years ago . The motion was carried unanimously . The brethren then retired , having spent an enjoyable and instructive evening .

Stanley Lodge , No . 1325 , —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 21 st of September , at tho Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . Present—Bros . Henry Ashmore W . M ., J . Bryan S . W ., J . W . Burgess J . W ., C . Heden as Secretary , 0 . Heden Treasurer , J . W . Davis S . D ., J . H . Bradshaw J . D ., C . Leighton P . M . D . C ., A . Samuels Steward , G . D . Gilbert I . G ., P . Larson Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Jones P . M ., Hayes P . M ., Seddon , Armstrong , Smith and Bryant . Business

—Lodge opened in due form by H .. Ashmore W . M ., who initiated Mr . David T . Dick and Mr . H . Braddock . Opened in the second degree , passed Bros . Ashfcon , Burgess , Winskill , Macnally , McConnell , Ewing Foulkes , Thomas , Hughes , Armstrong , Quale , and Marshall . The Lodge was then closed , and the officers , visitors and brethren adjourned to an excellent supper , provided by Bro . Casey . Tho usual Masonio toasts were drunk , and the evening was enlivened by a few choice songs , & c .

Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 . —This Lodge held its first meeting of the season on Friday , tho 24 th of September , at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . Present—Bro . Hayward Edwards W . M ., James Cutbush S . W ., Dr . Livingston J . W ., G . Askew Secretary , W . Cutbush P . M . Treasurer , E . F . Young S . D ., F . Venables J . D ., Gray as I . G .,

Goddard Tyler . Past Master Bro . John Lowthin , Prov . S . W . Herts , and a goodly attendance of brethren . Business—The minutes of last meeting were read , and duly confirmed . Bro . W . Fred . Taunton having answered tho usual questions , Avas passed to tho degree of F . C . After some routine business the Lodge Avas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

The Drama.

THE DRAMA .

"Macbeth" at the Lyceum — "Self" at the Mirror . IT may be as well to say at once that we consider the performance of "Macbeth" at the Lyceum to have been a distinct failure . Probably not one of Mr . Irving ' s friends expected any other result . Whilst wishing him the most thorough success , they mnst have felt that they were really hoping against hope , and that it was impossible for a man of his physical powers to play the part in such a way as to

satisfy audiences accustomed to most robust rendenngsof the character . We shall not attempt to lay any blame for the non-success of the play on Mr . Irving's shoulders , it Avas not , we are sure , out of any vanity or self-conceit that ho attempted the part of Macbeth . From the time when he played Bob Gassitt at the Queen ' s , Mr . Irving has worked heartily and concienciously in the cause of dramatic art , and

his present prominence on the stage is owing to no self-obtrusion , but is the recognition dne to one whose genius is an ornament to the national drama . It is impossible in the limited space allotted to us to enter into any detailed criticism of Mr . Irving ' s rendering of Macbeth : we have already indicated the cause of its failure , and we must also say that , in common with his Hamlet , it " smells too much of

the lamp . " The spontaneous passion which we admired so much in " The Bells , " is wanting here : everything is done as with an effort , and much as we may wonder at the hard work and self-sacrificu of the artist , we cannot help feeling that in watching his exertions our attention is diverted from the play . Many new points are made by Mr . Irving , and he gives us a fresh version of the character : but

whilst we thank him for the scholarly care which he has lavished on the production of the play , we must say that a little less care , and a great deal more vigour would have produced a more satisfactory result . Much interest was felt in Miss Bateman ' s performance of Lady Macbeth ; and , again , we have to express our disappointment : her

acting is very uneven at times , but very rarely rising to the level of the character , generally much too tame and subdued : the sleep-walking scene , usually the most effective in the play , falls flat aud dead from her hands . Apparently following the lead of Mr . Irving , her acting , and especially recollecting her Leah , seems very spiritless . In other respects the cast of the play is fairly up to the usual mark