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Notices Of Meetings.
been honoured , Bro . Hobbs I . P . M . proposed fcho health of tho W . M . He said that Bro , Ridpath hnd long been associated with Masonic work , he had worked his way rip throngh tho various degrees fco the great satisfaction of tho Lodge and credit to himself . The W . M ., in replv , said that he felt tho great responsibility of being Master of
two Lodges afc one time , but advised tho brethren not to follow his example . Ho felt proud at being elected W . M . of his mother Lodgo , ancl would till the chair to the best of his ability . Tho W . M . then gave the health of the I . P . M ., for whom every member had tho highest esteem and appreciation . Bro . Hobbs had taken an active
interest in the Craft , and had filled numerous offices as well as being ono of the founders of t \ v Georgo Price Lodge . Ho had also been a successful Steward to all tho Masonic Charities . Ho ( Bro . Ridpath ) had now a pleasant duty to perform—that of presenting Bro . Hobbs with a P . M . ' s jewel . He hoped it would bo many years before ho
would cease to attend the meetings of this Lodge . Tho I . P . M ., in reply , said that ho had enjoyed a most pleasant year of office ; ho hiid been loyally supported by tho Officers . He had the satisfaction of handing over the Lodge to his successor increased both numerically and financially . It was a great pleasure to bo W . M . of one ' s mother
Lodge ; moreover , iu this case , the members had treated him so kindly that he should never forget his year of office . Last year was the Jubilee year , and tho Lodgo had granted him a Jubilee jewel ; now they presented him with a P . M . 's jewel , for which he thanked them from tho bottom of his heart . The W . M . proposed the Visitors ,
to which Bro . Pile . P . M . and Bro . Hughes responded . Tho health of the Initiate was then drunk , and responded to . Tho remaining toasts were tho Past Masters , for whom Bros . Pascal and Ean'ome replied ; the Treasurer and Secretary ; and the Officers , the meeting closing afc a lato hour . An admirable selection of songs was given during tho evening , under tho direction of Bro . John Kilvington .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 1550
AT a meeting held at tho Huyshe Temple , Plymouth , on the 2 nd inst ., Bro . Goodman , who has filled the offico of J . W . during the past twelve mouths , was nnanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . 0 . Pholp was re-elected as Treasurer , Bro . Kevern as tho Representative of tho Lodge on the Committee of Potitions ,
and Bro . Phillips as Tyler . Bro . C . Mutton was elected to sneceed Bro . Kevern as Charity Steward , the latter having expressed a desire to relinquish that position in consequence of the pressure of other duties . Tho installation of the newly-elected W . M . will take place at the next meeting of the Lodge .
WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION .
A MEETING of the General Committee of the above named institution was held recently in the Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , when five girls and four boys were elected to the educational fund , and one girl was placed on the combined fund of the charity . Several applications for advancement on behalf of children who had beeu on the foundation were considered . The re si a nation of Bro . Robert
Martin , one of the Hon . Secretaries to the Institution , was read , and reluctantly accepted . It was agreed to appoint two Hon . Secretaries in Bro . Martin's place , to co-operato with the remaining joint Secretary , Bro . G . Broadbridge , and the names of Bros . Lieut . M'Nab , R . N ., P . M . 219 , and T . H . W . Walker P . M . 1675 were adopted .
THE WOOLWICH MASONIC TEMPLE
ON the 1 st instant , the memorial stone of the new Masonic Temple , being erected in Bull ' s-fields , Woolwich , was laid by Earl Amherst , Prov . Grand Master of Kent , assisted by the P . G . Officers . A procession met his Lordship afc the Arsenal station and escorted him to the site where tho Temple is in course of construction , where Earl Amherst laid the stone , tho Prov . Grand Master pouring on oil
as an emblem of peace and consolation , wine as an emblem of joy and gladness , and corn as an emblem of plenty . The newest current coins with copies of papers were placed into a cavity beneath the stone , which was declared to bo well and truly laid . Tho National Anthem was sung with much heartiness , after which luncheon was
partaken of in the upper hall , which had been hurried on for the occasion . The afternoon was exceedingly fine . About 300 Masons in full regalia were present . Half tho assembly were ladies . Two hundred sat clown to luncheon . The silver trowel , and other Masonic tools used in tho ceremony , were presented to his Lordship by
Mr . Butter , Royal Arsenal . Mr . F . Tyler superintended the singing , and Mr . W . Wells the playing . Tbo new building will cost £ 4 , 000 , and consist of two large halls , 12 ante-rooms , a board room , kitchen and cellars . The balls will be used , ono as fche banqueting room , and tbe other as the Lodge room , and will seat 600 persons each .
Bro . W . C . Smith , being about to leave London permanently , tbe members of the Eclectic , Emblematic , Covent Garden , and Loudesborongh Lodges of Instrnction , are endeavouring to present him witb a suitable testimonial , as
a recognition of his valuable services as Preceptor for many years past to their Lodges . The subscription list closes on the 18 th June 1888 , as the presentation will take place at the Criterion , on Friday , the 22 nd , at 8 o ' clock .
HOLIOWAY ' S PILLS—Nervous Debility . —No part ot thc "human machine require * more watching than thc nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself . These Pills are thc best regain tors and streugthencrs of the nerves , and the safest general pm-iiievs . Nausea , headache , giddinc-x , numbness , and ' mental apathy yield to their .. Thoy despatch in a summary marine- those
distressing dyspeptic symptoms , stomachic pains , fulness at tho pit of the Stomach , abdominal distention , and overcome both capricious appetites and C * m ! i ; icd bowels—the accompanying signs of defective or deranged uo'v-m-. power . Holioway ' s Pills are particularly recommended to person- ; of sfciulioiu and sedentary habits , who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state , unless some such restorative be occasionally taken .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Royalty . —Messrs . Coleridge and Norman Forbes' version of Nathaniel ilawthoruo's famous work , "The Scarlet Letter , " was produced afc this theatre last Monday , with every sign of success . The authors have done their work well until tho last act , bufc here a grave and stupid blunder is made . For the sake of a happy ending they
leave the original , and instead of Dimmesdale dying they cause Chiiiingworfch to bo killed by tho mob . All this is very well for thoso who believo in being made happy at no matter what cost , but from an artistic point of view tbe piece is entirely spoilt by the ending . Such a mistake as this should be remedied at once ; the piece is too
good to be thus spoilt . Most of our readers will remember the story of " The Scarlet Lotter . " Hester Prynne , believing her husband to be dead , allows the Rev . Arthnr Ditnmesdalo to be familiar with her , with a result that a child is born , for which Hester is placed in the pillory , and a scarlet letter put on her bosom ,
which she is to wear for over . Hester a husband turns up in time to see her disgrace , and vows he will find tho man who has wronged him . How Hester strives to keep this from him , bnt without avail , ia clearly shown , and in the last act , when Dimmesdale has made np his mind to tell the truth tho magistrates of the place come to his rescue ,
and accuse Chillingworth of being Hester's betrayer , with tho result thafc the mob is so infuriated that they take tho law into their own hands , and kill him , thus leaving all clear for Hester and Dimmesdale to marry . But for the one fault already spoken of the play is strong and well written ; it is exceedingly well acted by the company . Aa
Hester Prynne , Miss Calhoun displays marked improvement , indeed her performance is most artistic . Strong in emotional powers , Misa Calhonn scores in several passages and situations , while in others she is both loveable and kind . Mr . Forbes Robertson , as Dimmesdale , is also successful . He acts feelingly , and causes his audience to
sympathise with him , notwithstanding he is a coward at heart . Mr . Norman Forbes was not altogether suited to the pari ; of the hypocrite , Chillingworth . At times Mr . Forbes hit the right tono of the part , but at others he was ail afc sea . If ho could be consistent he
would score . Messrs . Elwood , A . Beaumont , and Mrs . Huntley all rendered good service , but the child of Hester as depicted by Misa Amy Arnott was very conventional . The piece is well staged , while now scenery has been painted for ifc by Messrs . Ryan and Hemsley .
Savoy . —The revival of Messrs . Gilbert and Sullivan ' s successful opera "Tho Mikado" duly took place on Thursday evening , before a most distinguished audience , including the Princess of Wales and her daughters . Produced in March 1885 , " The Mikado " then had a most successful run , and judging from the way in which it waa
received on Thursday it will enjoy another long run . The enthusiasm tbat greeted Sir Arthur Sullivan on his taking his seat as conductor was great , but when fche enrtain rose the audience at once settled itself to enjoy the fun supplied by thia amusing and tuneful opera . As each favourite made his or her appearance they were
heartily greeted , while encore after encore was demanded and liberally responded to . Mr . George Grossmith and Mr . Rutland Barrington resume their old parts , and , needless to say , cause endless amusement both by there singing and eccentric antics . Miss Jessie Bond in her old part of Pitti-Sing , proved as vivacious as of old ,
while Mr . R . Temple and Miss Rosina Brandram as the Mikado and Katisha respectively proved to be in excellent voice . Of tho new comers we may say that Mr . J . G . Robertson created a most emphatic snecess as Nanki-Poo , his sweet voice and lively manner being suited to the part . Miss Geraldiue Ulmar , who succeeds Miss
Leonora Brahamas Yum-Yum was ecpially successful , her pretty voice telling to great advantage in the numerous duets and solos . All the other parts are well filled ; Mr . R . Cummings as Pish-Tush , and Miss
Sybil Grey as Peep-Bo scoring well . The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout the evening , and afc the conclusion Sir Arthur Sullivan , Mr . W . S . Gibbert , and Mr . D'Oyley Carte were called on and complimented .
Strand . —Revivals of former successes have , of late , been frequent at some of tho London theatres , and the goodly audiences attending " Blackberries , " at the Strand Theatre , forges another link in the chain of successful revivals and still further evidences the popularity in which they are held . In resuming tho character of Charlie Cott
Miss Alice Atherton has indeed scored , and in our opinion , eclipsed her previous efforts in the part . Her various songs are delivered in splendid style , bufc special mention must be made of the Laughing Duet , in which sho ia joined by Mr . Edouin . This must be regarded as the success of the piece . It is encored nightly , and judging from
the hurras aud cheer ? that followed its repetition it seemed the audience wero loth fco be deprived of a second encore . Mr . Edouin is , of course , playing his old part of Uncle Jim , the Showman , and gives Miss Atherton splendid support . Altogether the two make the piece a thorough success . Mr . Warren's comedy " His Wives " is still
going on well , aud should hold a place in tho Strand bill for a considerable time to come . Mr . Edouin as Boggis , tbe solicitor ' s clerk , is amusing everyone with his antics , aud is the life and soul of the piece . Miss Huntley and Miss Vaughan are very successful in their parts , and this remark applies ecmally to Messrs . Warren and Chevalier .
Opera Comique . —The success that attended Mrs . Bernard Roere in "Masks and Faces " at the recent matinees was so great that it was decided to place thepieco in the evening bill . This was done last Saturday evening , with the same caste thafc has supported -VT ,. . n ™ r . „„ * ,,. X „ , '„ ,, , ,. r . „ , ;„„ c of \ r ,.. , i ( OJru ' .- , „ ,. ?„ ,,. * ,..., „ ,. „„ \ 101110 i
, . tile . i > . LIU UI 1 piCJVIULlO U _ . W U . \ J ' -... e . J . H . V .. I ,.. o JJt 1 I \ JL Lll . l Ulvt 3 . 13 Peg , ' Woffington wo cannot speak too highly . It is a mosfc charming creation from beginning to end ; the kind and tender-hearted Pegg ia indeed ably portrayed . The last act is happily conceived , and artistically carried out . Admirable support was accorded by Mr . Henry
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Notices Of Meetings.
been honoured , Bro . Hobbs I . P . M . proposed fcho health of tho W . M . He said that Bro , Ridpath hnd long been associated with Masonic work , he had worked his way rip throngh tho various degrees fco the great satisfaction of tho Lodge and credit to himself . The W . M ., in replv , said that he felt tho great responsibility of being Master of
two Lodges afc one time , but advised tho brethren not to follow his example . Ho felt proud at being elected W . M . of his mother Lodgo , ancl would till the chair to the best of his ability . Tho W . M . then gave the health of the I . P . M ., for whom every member had tho highest esteem and appreciation . Bro . Hobbs had taken an active
interest in the Craft , and had filled numerous offices as well as being ono of the founders of t \ v Georgo Price Lodge . Ho had also been a successful Steward to all tho Masonic Charities . Ho ( Bro . Ridpath ) had now a pleasant duty to perform—that of presenting Bro . Hobbs with a P . M . ' s jewel . He hoped it would bo many years before ho
would cease to attend the meetings of this Lodge . Tho I . P . M ., in reply , said that ho had enjoyed a most pleasant year of office ; ho hiid been loyally supported by tho Officers . He had the satisfaction of handing over the Lodge to his successor increased both numerically and financially . It was a great pleasure to bo W . M . of one ' s mother
Lodge ; moreover , iu this case , the members had treated him so kindly that he should never forget his year of office . Last year was the Jubilee year , and tho Lodgo had granted him a Jubilee jewel ; now they presented him with a P . M . 's jewel , for which he thanked them from tho bottom of his heart . The W . M . proposed the Visitors ,
to which Bro . Pile . P . M . and Bro . Hughes responded . Tho health of the Initiate was then drunk , and responded to . Tho remaining toasts were tho Past Masters , for whom Bros . Pascal and Ean'ome replied ; the Treasurer and Secretary ; and the Officers , the meeting closing afc a lato hour . An admirable selection of songs was given during tho evening , under tho direction of Bro . John Kilvington .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 1550
AT a meeting held at tho Huyshe Temple , Plymouth , on the 2 nd inst ., Bro . Goodman , who has filled the offico of J . W . during the past twelve mouths , was nnanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . 0 . Pholp was re-elected as Treasurer , Bro . Kevern as tho Representative of tho Lodge on the Committee of Potitions ,
and Bro . Phillips as Tyler . Bro . C . Mutton was elected to sneceed Bro . Kevern as Charity Steward , the latter having expressed a desire to relinquish that position in consequence of the pressure of other duties . Tho installation of the newly-elected W . M . will take place at the next meeting of the Lodge .
WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION .
A MEETING of the General Committee of the above named institution was held recently in the Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , when five girls and four boys were elected to the educational fund , and one girl was placed on the combined fund of the charity . Several applications for advancement on behalf of children who had beeu on the foundation were considered . The re si a nation of Bro . Robert
Martin , one of the Hon . Secretaries to the Institution , was read , and reluctantly accepted . It was agreed to appoint two Hon . Secretaries in Bro . Martin's place , to co-operato with the remaining joint Secretary , Bro . G . Broadbridge , and the names of Bros . Lieut . M'Nab , R . N ., P . M . 219 , and T . H . W . Walker P . M . 1675 were adopted .
THE WOOLWICH MASONIC TEMPLE
ON the 1 st instant , the memorial stone of the new Masonic Temple , being erected in Bull ' s-fields , Woolwich , was laid by Earl Amherst , Prov . Grand Master of Kent , assisted by the P . G . Officers . A procession met his Lordship afc the Arsenal station and escorted him to the site where tho Temple is in course of construction , where Earl Amherst laid the stone , tho Prov . Grand Master pouring on oil
as an emblem of peace and consolation , wine as an emblem of joy and gladness , and corn as an emblem of plenty . The newest current coins with copies of papers were placed into a cavity beneath the stone , which was declared to bo well and truly laid . Tho National Anthem was sung with much heartiness , after which luncheon was
partaken of in the upper hall , which had been hurried on for the occasion . The afternoon was exceedingly fine . About 300 Masons in full regalia were present . Half tho assembly were ladies . Two hundred sat clown to luncheon . The silver trowel , and other Masonic tools used in tho ceremony , were presented to his Lordship by
Mr . Butter , Royal Arsenal . Mr . F . Tyler superintended the singing , and Mr . W . Wells the playing . Tbo new building will cost £ 4 , 000 , and consist of two large halls , 12 ante-rooms , a board room , kitchen and cellars . The balls will be used , ono as fche banqueting room , and tbe other as the Lodge room , and will seat 600 persons each .
Bro . W . C . Smith , being about to leave London permanently , tbe members of the Eclectic , Emblematic , Covent Garden , and Loudesborongh Lodges of Instrnction , are endeavouring to present him witb a suitable testimonial , as
a recognition of his valuable services as Preceptor for many years past to their Lodges . The subscription list closes on the 18 th June 1888 , as the presentation will take place at the Criterion , on Friday , the 22 nd , at 8 o ' clock .
HOLIOWAY ' S PILLS—Nervous Debility . —No part ot thc "human machine require * more watching than thc nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself . These Pills are thc best regain tors and streugthencrs of the nerves , and the safest general pm-iiievs . Nausea , headache , giddinc-x , numbness , and ' mental apathy yield to their .. Thoy despatch in a summary marine- those
distressing dyspeptic symptoms , stomachic pains , fulness at tho pit of the Stomach , abdominal distention , and overcome both capricious appetites and C * m ! i ; icd bowels—the accompanying signs of defective or deranged uo'v-m-. power . Holioway ' s Pills are particularly recommended to person- ; of sfciulioiu and sedentary habits , who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state , unless some such restorative be occasionally taken .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Royalty . —Messrs . Coleridge and Norman Forbes' version of Nathaniel ilawthoruo's famous work , "The Scarlet Letter , " was produced afc this theatre last Monday , with every sign of success . The authors have done their work well until tho last act , bufc here a grave and stupid blunder is made . For the sake of a happy ending they
leave the original , and instead of Dimmesdale dying they cause Chiiiingworfch to bo killed by tho mob . All this is very well for thoso who believo in being made happy at no matter what cost , but from an artistic point of view tbe piece is entirely spoilt by the ending . Such a mistake as this should be remedied at once ; the piece is too
good to be thus spoilt . Most of our readers will remember the story of " The Scarlet Lotter . " Hester Prynne , believing her husband to be dead , allows the Rev . Arthnr Ditnmesdalo to be familiar with her , with a result that a child is born , for which Hester is placed in the pillory , and a scarlet letter put on her bosom ,
which she is to wear for over . Hester a husband turns up in time to see her disgrace , and vows he will find tho man who has wronged him . How Hester strives to keep this from him , bnt without avail , ia clearly shown , and in the last act , when Dimmesdale has made np his mind to tell the truth tho magistrates of the place come to his rescue ,
and accuse Chillingworth of being Hester's betrayer , with tho result thafc the mob is so infuriated that they take tho law into their own hands , and kill him , thus leaving all clear for Hester and Dimmesdale to marry . But for the one fault already spoken of the play is strong and well written ; it is exceedingly well acted by the company . Aa
Hester Prynne , Miss Calhoun displays marked improvement , indeed her performance is most artistic . Strong in emotional powers , Misa Calhonn scores in several passages and situations , while in others she is both loveable and kind . Mr . Forbes Robertson , as Dimmesdale , is also successful . He acts feelingly , and causes his audience to
sympathise with him , notwithstanding he is a coward at heart . Mr . Norman Forbes was not altogether suited to the pari ; of the hypocrite , Chillingworth . At times Mr . Forbes hit the right tono of the part , but at others he was ail afc sea . If ho could be consistent he
would score . Messrs . Elwood , A . Beaumont , and Mrs . Huntley all rendered good service , but the child of Hester as depicted by Misa Amy Arnott was very conventional . The piece is well staged , while now scenery has been painted for ifc by Messrs . Ryan and Hemsley .
Savoy . —The revival of Messrs . Gilbert and Sullivan ' s successful opera "Tho Mikado" duly took place on Thursday evening , before a most distinguished audience , including the Princess of Wales and her daughters . Produced in March 1885 , " The Mikado " then had a most successful run , and judging from the way in which it waa
received on Thursday it will enjoy another long run . The enthusiasm tbat greeted Sir Arthur Sullivan on his taking his seat as conductor was great , but when fche enrtain rose the audience at once settled itself to enjoy the fun supplied by thia amusing and tuneful opera . As each favourite made his or her appearance they were
heartily greeted , while encore after encore was demanded and liberally responded to . Mr . George Grossmith and Mr . Rutland Barrington resume their old parts , and , needless to say , cause endless amusement both by there singing and eccentric antics . Miss Jessie Bond in her old part of Pitti-Sing , proved as vivacious as of old ,
while Mr . R . Temple and Miss Rosina Brandram as the Mikado and Katisha respectively proved to be in excellent voice . Of tho new comers we may say that Mr . J . G . Robertson created a most emphatic snecess as Nanki-Poo , his sweet voice and lively manner being suited to the part . Miss Geraldiue Ulmar , who succeeds Miss
Leonora Brahamas Yum-Yum was ecpially successful , her pretty voice telling to great advantage in the numerous duets and solos . All the other parts are well filled ; Mr . R . Cummings as Pish-Tush , and Miss
Sybil Grey as Peep-Bo scoring well . The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout the evening , and afc the conclusion Sir Arthur Sullivan , Mr . W . S . Gibbert , and Mr . D'Oyley Carte were called on and complimented .
Strand . —Revivals of former successes have , of late , been frequent at some of tho London theatres , and the goodly audiences attending " Blackberries , " at the Strand Theatre , forges another link in the chain of successful revivals and still further evidences the popularity in which they are held . In resuming tho character of Charlie Cott
Miss Alice Atherton has indeed scored , and in our opinion , eclipsed her previous efforts in the part . Her various songs are delivered in splendid style , bufc special mention must be made of the Laughing Duet , in which sho ia joined by Mr . Edouin . This must be regarded as the success of the piece . It is encored nightly , and judging from
the hurras aud cheer ? that followed its repetition it seemed the audience wero loth fco be deprived of a second encore . Mr . Edouin is , of course , playing his old part of Uncle Jim , the Showman , and gives Miss Atherton splendid support . Altogether the two make the piece a thorough success . Mr . Warren's comedy " His Wives " is still
going on well , aud should hold a place in tho Strand bill for a considerable time to come . Mr . Edouin as Boggis , tbe solicitor ' s clerk , is amusing everyone with his antics , aud is the life and soul of the piece . Miss Huntley and Miss Vaughan are very successful in their parts , and this remark applies ecmally to Messrs . Warren and Chevalier .
Opera Comique . —The success that attended Mrs . Bernard Roere in "Masks and Faces " at the recent matinees was so great that it was decided to place thepieco in the evening bill . This was done last Saturday evening , with the same caste thafc has supported -VT ,. . n ™ r . „„ * ,,. X „ , '„ ,, , ,. r . „ , ;„„ c of \ r ,.. , i ( OJru ' .- , „ ,. ?„ ,,. * ,..., „ ,. „„ \ 101110 i
, . tile . i > . LIU UI 1 piCJVIULlO U _ . W U . \ J ' -... e . J . H . V .. I ,.. o JJt 1 I \ JL Lll . l Ulvt 3 . 13 Peg , ' Woffington wo cannot speak too highly . It is a mosfc charming creation from beginning to end ; the kind and tender-hearted Pegg ia indeed ably portrayed . The last act is happily conceived , and artistically carried out . Admirable support was accorded by Mr . Henry