Provincial.

CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . THE regular meeting was held afc the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 7 th inst ., Bro . Major T . W . Ashworth W . M . After the reading and ' confirmation of minutes , Brother Lieut . Martin 0 , V . Hertz was passed to the degree of F . C by the W . M ., after which Bro . Capt . A . H . Smith'P . M . raised Bro . Captain Thomas Parker to the sublime degree of M . M .

An election of Officers took place , with the result that Bro . Surg .-Capt . J . J . Kent Fairclough S . W . was unanimously chosen for the position of W . M . Bro . Lieut .-Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . P . G . D . was re-elected Treasurer . Supper followed , this being succeeded in turn by the festive board . Besides those mentioned above , there were present : Rev . J . W . Challenor

P . P . G . C . J . W ., Major Fred Pratt P . M .- Sec , Lieut . Geo . Heys J . D ., Major W . H . Hopkins P . M . P . P . G . D . C . D . C , Major H . B . Moss I . G ., Capt . H . S . Hardy Organist , Capt . J . E . R . Hall Std ., Col . Henry L . Rocca P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., Major W . Humphreys , Capt . E . G . Archer , Lieut . T . A . Fallows , Surg .-Lieut . D . L . Hamilton . Visitor , Bro . Wm . Charlton , J . P ., I . P . M . 2554 .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . THE regular meeting took place at the Palatine Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , 10 th November , the principal business being that of balloting for and initiating Mr . Harry Marsden , Hotel Manager , Deansgate , into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Brother Simon Mamelok P . M . Prov . G . J'D . Treasurer performed the ceremony , he being ably assisted by Bros . Wm . Boden P . M . Charity Rep ., who explained and presented the working tools of the degree , and R . H . Whatham Steward , who delivered the historical charge in a very careful

manner . A contemplated removal of the Lodge was taken into consideration , and it is quite likely that the next meeting will be held at the Albion Hotel , Piccadilly , Manchester . Others present were Bros . A . G . Bryce S . W ., T . H . Stott Chaplain , A . Sutcliffe Sec , T . T . Hardicker P . M . P . P . G . Sw . B ., & c .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . ON Monday , 14 th , at Bro . W . G . Coxen ' s , the Earl Derby , High Road , Kilburn , Bro . G . D . Fraser occupied the chair , and duly opened the Lodge and called off and on . Bro . J . Gawthrop W . M . Orpheus Lodge rehearsed the first degree , with Bro . Medland as candidate , and delivered the . charge in a very impressive manner . Bro . Campbell P . M . rehearsed the second ceremony , with Bro . Batchelor as candidate .

Those present included Bros . Oldrey P . M ., Smith P . M ., Wood P . M ., Clemens W . M ., Hardyment Preceptor , Harry Willsmer Sec , Horstead Org ., Marks , Wheeler , Payne , Brown , Knowles , Spencer , Crook , Davis , Batchelor , G . Coxon ,- & c .

TRUTH INSTRUCTION CHAPTER , No . 1458 . A MEETING was held at the Mosley Hotel , Manchester , on Tuesday , Sth inst ., Companion Buckley Carr P . Z . 993 Prov . G . J . Preceptor . There was a good attendance . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , successful ballots were taken for Comps . J . S . Deakin and Frank Dicks , Starkie Chapter , No . 935 , who were desirous of becoming members .

The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by Comp . Geo . T . Lenard Z , 1458 , assisted by the Oflicers appointed for this meeting , viz ., Comps . John T . Reynolds H , who delivered the Symbolical Lecture ; A . Hibbert J ., H . Hellewell S . E .,. Thos . Threlfall S . N ., and John Renwick Principal Soj . There were also present Comps . C W . Godby , John Horsfield , Jas . Cooper , Geo . Hargreaves , and others . The next meeting will be held on Tuesday , 13 th December .

Entertainment Notes.

ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .

Criterion . —Our esteemed Brother Charles Wyndham has proved his " infinite variety " with a vengeance this time , by deserting comedy and embarking upon the troubled sea of tragedy , and the effect upon his audience is startling , though pleasant . Where is our scapegrace husband darting off at a tangent into all sorts of vagary , complicating his companions by his pranks , and persuading his deceived spouse that she is the sinner ? Where is our merrv rniddle-aced friendeailv K-mnnt , * hintr rvmnl .-fit ' l nlnmo an' -lama nor )

reputations ,. and teaching young wives wisdom ? Fancy Charles Wyndham in chain armour , playing a very serious role , and finally being stabbed to death 1 Yes , the contrast is indeed startling 1 Yet not altogether surprising to those who have witnessed his inimitable performance of David Garrick . The tragic intensity therein depicted causes one to imagine what the talented actor could achieve . Messrs . Louis N . Parker and Murray Carson have given us in " The Jest" an admirable specimen of romantic tragedy , and

though the dialogue smacks occasionally of modernism the story is pleasant and acceptable at the present time , when romance fills the theatrical atmosphere . Cesare and Cosmo are two Captains in the Genoese army , the latter in love with Fiorella , though he loves and rides away to the wars . During his absence Cesare , for a jest , flirts with the lady and at length marries her . When Cosmo returns Fiorella discovers that it is he whom she loves , and Cesare also perceives the mistake he has made . The cynical French proverb has it that in love there is one who salutes , and the other who

tenders the cheek . It is evident that one of the two men must be removed , and it is the chivalrous Cesare who is sacrificed to the happiness of the young couple , by the hands of a mad poet . The play naturally centres in Mr . Wyndharn , whose new departure causes the liveliest interest , and ifc must be confessed that he comes through tbe trying ordeal in an altogether admirable and surprising manner . . Mr . Kyrle Bellew , who plays Cosmo , has so long been regarded as the . hero of romance that it is only necessary to state he is here seen at his best . Miss Mary Moore , as the sweet lady who causes all

Entertainment Notes.

the trouble , presents a charming picture ; and Mr . Loring Fernie , whose name we do not remember before , makes a distinct mark as the mad Orsino . Miss Cynthia Brooke , Annuziata ; and Brother Alfred Bishop , Deodato sustained two supplementary characters with the ability that always distinguishes them . The dresses and scenery are superb , and the stage is brilliant with this story of mediaeval Italy .

Savoy . — " The Sorcerer " attained its twenty-first birthday on Thursday , and to mark so unique an event Mr . D'Oyle Carte presented each member of the audience at the Savoy Theatre on that occasion with a little book containing photographs of tho principal members of the three casts who have performed the opera in London .

Tivoli . —By permission of the Directors of this theatre , a grand matinee performance will be given there on Monday , 28 th inst ., in aid of the Music Hall Benevolent Fund . Nearly all the principal music hall artistes engaged at the present time in London have promised their assistance . THE National Cycle show opened at the Crystal Palace on Friday , and will be continued till the 26 th . The exhibition excels all previous Cycle

Shows , both in the number of exhibits and in interesting novelties ; and the resources of the Crystal Palace , vast as they are , are sorely taxed to find sufficient room for the enormous number of exhibits . Visitors may rely upon seeing all the latest inventions in regard to the important question of brakes , which is now agitating the minds of many cyclists , and all the newest things in tyres , fittings , etc . The Palace Company has arranged for many special

attractions during the show , including the Kaufmann Troupe of Bicyclists ( who are exclusively engaged , and give a marvellous exhibition of trick riding ) , and Sam Lockhart ' s . performing Elephants , " The Three Graces , " who will also made their first appearance in England . The performance of these marvellous animals is , on the continent , said to be chef d'oeuvre of this wonderful animal trainer , and their feats must be seen to be believed .

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The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c .

Covent Garden . —Friday 2 nd Dec , Fancy Dress Ball . Drury Lane . —7-45 , The Great Ruby . Matinee , Wednesday , and Saturday 1-45 . Lyceum . —Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday , Hamlet . Other days Macbeth . Her Majesty ' s—8 , The Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday . Haymarket . —8-30 , The Manoeuvres of Jane . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Adelphi . —8 , The Gipsy Earl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 .

Criterion . —8-40 , The Jest . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Daly's . —8-15 , A Greek Slave . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . I Savoy . —8-20 , The Sorcerer , and Trial by Jury . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Prince of Wales ' s . —8-15 , The Royal Star . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Gaiety . —8-15 , A Runaway Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Strand . —8-20 , Jerry and a sunbeam . 9 , What happened to Jones . Matinee ,

Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . St , James's . —8-30 , The Elder Miss Blossom . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Court . —8-15 , The ' Mugwump . 9 , When a man's in love . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Globe . —8 , The Three Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 .

Avenue . —8 , Constancy . 8-30 , Lord and Lady Algy . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Garrick . —8-15 , Mr . versus Mrs . 9 , Brother Officers . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Belle of New York . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . Terry's . —8 , The Lady Bookie . 8-30 , The Broad Road . Matinee , Thursday , 3 . Lyric—8-15 , Little Miss Nobody . Matinee , Thursday and Saturday , 2-30 .

Duke of York ' s . —8 , Red Roses . 8-45 , The Adventure of Lady Ursula Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Comedy . —8-15 , The Topsy Turvy Hotel . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Royalty . —8 , Hal the Highwayman . 8-45 , Young Mr . Yarde . ( Last day ) . Grand . —Next week , The Three Musketeers . Parkhurst . —Next week , Under the Red Robe . Queen's Opera House , Crouch End . —Next Week , Miss Fortescue ' s

Company . Alexandra . —Next week , Oh 1 Susannah . Dalston . —Next week , The King of Crime . Alhambra . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Jack Ashore , & c Empire . —7-50 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Alaska , & c .

Palace . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . Now American Biograph , & c London Pavilion . —S , Variety Entertainment . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 also . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Crystal- Palace . —Varied attractions daily .