The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Shaftesbury . —The latest addition to our London theatres will be heartily welcomed by all interested in suoh buildings . The Shaftesbury is a pretty and cozy house , conveniently situated in tho broad avenue of the same name , and is certainly one of the safest in the world , inasmuch as it stands alone , and is surrounded on its

four sides by streets , so that in case of an alarm the audience can readily disperse in all directions . It is a handsome square building , of red briok and stone , in the Italian style . Mr . C . J . Phipps is the architect , and he has carried out his work in a masterly fashion . The inside is of neat oharacter , about the size of the Prince's , with tho

dress circle over the pit , and a lounge behind the first named . The seats are most comfortable , and they leave plenty of room for the knees . Their covering is of dark blue , while the brown plash hangings , lined with salmon-colonred silk , and the gold and French grey ornamentation , produce a very pleasant effect . For the

present gas is the medium whereby the light is supplied , but as soon as arrangements oan be completed Mr . John Lancaster , the proprietor , intends introducing the electric light . The construction of the theatre is entirely fireproof , the staircases are of marble and the floorings of mosaic work , while the stage is fitted with a new

hydraulic fire-resisting curtain , which separates the auditorium from the stage . It will thus be seen no pains have been spared by Mr . Lancaster to give to the public a theatre warm , well ventilated , and safe from fire , so far as mortal hands oan make it . No wonder , then , that on Saturday , when the house was opened , the orowded

audience were in the best of humours , and that early in the evening calls were made for Mr . Lancaster , Mr . Phipps , and all concerned in the construction of the building . The piece chosen for the opening performance was Shakespeare ' s "As You Like it , " with Miss Wallis as Rosalind , a part she has already essayed in London . No

pama has been spared to make the revival successful ; the caste has been well selected , the scenery has been entrusted to capable artists , while the stage management leaves nothing to be desired . Unfortunately , however , Mr . Henry Emden has painted some inappropriate

scenery . For instance , the lawn outside the duke's palace is of a dull and heavy description , aud sadly lacks relief in all respects . Again , the forest of Arden is shown in autumn , with the faded leaves thickly strewn about the green sward . This , to our mind , is soarcely in harmony with Shakespeare ' s ideas ; does he not say , in Amien ' s

song ;—" Under the greenwood tree , Who loves to lie with me , And turn his merry note . " Still , notwithstanding these faults the revival was made interesting

by means of the careful and polished acting of somo members of the caste . That Miss Wallis is thoroughly capable to play Eosalind every playgoer knows , and certainly this lady did not belie the con . fidence reposed in her by her admirers . Her pleasant appearance , easy and graceful movements aud statuesque poses were pleasures to

the audience , while her delivery was perfect . Her " test" scenes were capitally conceived , the best , perhaps , being tho one wherein she faints . Rosalind ' s banter , however , was admirably thrown off , while the entire performance was one that could be looked back upon with pleasure . Doubtless it will be even more effective than

it appeared on Saturday , when the play was prolonged in representation to such an extent that it was within a few minutes of the " witching hour" before the audience dispersed . Miss Wallis received invaluable aid from that rising actor Mr . Forbes Robertson ; his Orlando was one of the brightest and best

rendered features of the performance . He did not dally with the words for an instant , while hi 3 poetical conception of tho part was ably worked out . His wrestling bout , albeit rather prolonged , was excellent ; still ho should remember his opponent is presumed to be of gigantic strength , and the victory is achieved more by a fluke than

by the merit of the contestant . The Adam of Mr . William Farren was somewhat of a disappointment , the slow manner iu which the play was taken evidently seemed to have an effect upon him . Mr . Mackintosh ' s Touchstone was bright aud interesting , while Mr . Arthur Stirling gave off the speeches allotted Jaques in most

perfect style , the " seven ages" being especially well rendered . Miss Annie Rose was a painstaking Celia , but Mrs . Edward Saker seemed to have caught the " dragging" complaint we have referred to , and failed to make much impression as Audrey . Miss Kate Fayne and Mr . Matthew Brodie , as Phcobe and Sylvius , worked well

together , while Mr . Seymour Jackson sang with pleasing voice the songs allotted Amiens . The orchestra , under the direction of Mr . G . W . Byng , helped to enliven the performance . At the fall of

the curtain Miss Wallis and other principals received a most oncou - raging reception , after which a prolonged call for Mr . Lancaster was responded to by that gentleman , who was complimented on the success achieved .

Mohawk Minstrels . —On Thursday evening these popular Minstrels celebrated the anniversary of the memorable Balaclava Charge . A crowded audience assembled at their commodious Hall to hear the national and military songs , beautifully rendered , by tho members of tho company . In addition to the usual entertainment

Mr . Landf ried , one of the trumpeters who sonnded the " bugle call " prior to the Charge of the Six Hundred , and who was wounded on the memorable occasion , was present . He gave the bugle call , and also played a solo on the cornet . Tennyson's stirring poem , " The Charge of the Six Hundred , " was recited in an effective manner by

Mr . Wilfred Henry . Bald-hoad-win , in the person of Mr . Johnny Danvors , paid his visit to cloudland , amid roars of laughter . Chn ' gwiD , the White-eyed-Kaffir , discourses music sweet by means of his

various instruments , and causes immense fun by his droll notions . The entertainment concluded with some farcical business , entitled " The Runaway Slave . " The Balaclava night entertainment was repoated ou Friday , and will again be given tbia ( Saturday ) evening .

The Theatres, &C.

The Gaiety burlesque season will be started to-night ( Saturday ) , with Messrs . Heury Pettitt and George R . Sims " Faust up to date , " with music by Herr Meyer Lutz . The pieoe will be produced by Mr . C . Harris , while tho following well-known artistes will be in tho caste :

the Misses Florenco St . Johu , Fanny Robina , Jenny MoNulty , Lillian Price , Emma Broughton , Maria Jones , Florence Levey , Eva Greville ; Messrs . E . J . Lounen , George Stone , Harry Parker , and Walter Lonuen .

On Saturday next , the 3 rd November , Chassaigne ' s now comic opera " Nadgy " will be produced at the A venae . We hear that a splendid part has been written for Mr . Arthur Roberts , who will be supported by Mdlle . Vanoni , from the Alhambra , and the well trained Avenue company .

A three act rally , entitled 'The Policeman , will bo triod at a matinee at Terry ' s , on Thursday afternoon next . The piece will be produced under the direction of Mr . William Terriss . " Hands across the Sea , " by Mr . Henry Pettitt , which is to bo

produced at the Princess ' s early in November , has been strongly cast by Miss Grace Hawthorne . Mr . Henry Neville will play the lead , aud will be supported by Messrs . E . W . Garden , W . L . Abingdon , Robert Pateman , Julian Cross , E . Gurney , A . Buoklaw , and H . H . Morrell . Miss Mary Rorke will play the heroine .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

— . u . —¦ PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE Ol ' LIVERPOOL .

rriHE annual session was held on Saturday , 12 th instant , JL in the Masonic Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , the proceedings commencing shortly after two o ' clock . The Eig ht Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Provincial Grand Mmk

Master , presided , supported by a large number of brethren . The business was of an unimportant character , and tho routine work lasted but for three-quarters of an hour . The Provincial Grand Master invested his Officers for the

ensuing year , as under : —

Bro . Thomas Mellor - - - Senior Warden J . H . Barrow - - - Junior Warden Dr . F . J . Bailey - - - Master Overseer W . J . Cunliffe ¦ - - Senior Overseer W . B . Browne - - - Junior Overseer

Rev . T . G . M'Nally - - Chaplain Robert Foote - - - Treasurer E . Barber ... - Registrar John Chadwick - - - Secretary Arthur Stanley - - - Senior Deacon

W . Wadison - - . - Junior Deacon William Lloyd - - - Inspector of Works Josoph Mellor - - - Director of Ceremonies R . W . Bourne - - - Asst . Director of Curs . James Deardon - - - Sword Bearer

J . W . Hulley - - - Standard Bearer William Piatt - - - Organist P . R . Barrow - - - Pursuivant T . M . Shuttleworth - - " l

Eli Brook - - - - | R . H . Robinson - - - [ -Stewards E . Pierpoint - - - j J . J . Hawkins - - - j Upon the conclusion of the Lodge business the brethren dined , at the Bear ' s Paw , Lord Street , Liverpool .

Temple Lodge, No. 50.

TEMPLE LODGE , No . 50 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was recently hold at the Free , masons' Hall , Princess Square , Plymouth , when Bro . W . T . Hocking the W . M . designate was installed . Bro . Jas . Gidley was the Installing Officer , assisted by Bros . C . Spenoe Bate , F . R . S ., Rev . T .

W . Lemon , M . A ., F . Crouch , J . R . Lord , Gover , Sellick , G . Whittley , R . Pengelly , E . Tout , S . Jew , W . Allsford , and W . Lavers . The W . M . invested the following Officers : —Bros . G . IL Sellick I . P . M ., Captain G . Stode-Lowe S . W ., W . F . Westcott J . W ., A . W . Spinnoy M . O ., W . H . Dillon S . O ., W . King J . O ., Rev . T . W . Lemon Chan .. R .

Pengelly Treas ., J . B . Gover Sec , W . Jamieson Reg . of Marks ., S . J . Daniel S . D ., H . Reynolds J . D ., E . Radden D . C , J . Goad A . D . C ., G . Whittley Org ., W . H . Symons Standard Bearer , B . Knight I . G ., G . Townsend sen . Steward , W . H . Phillips Tyler . In the evening the

brethren supped together at the Freemasons' Hall . Bro . \ V . T . Hocking presided . Bro . Symona ' s arrangements and cuisine were very satisfactory , and soveral brethren entertained with melodies and recitations .

On Monday ovening the annual installation of tho Forest Royal Arch Chapter , was hold in tho Town Hall , Mansfield , when there was a goodly number present . The

officials for the ensuing year were duly invested , after which a first class banquet was held at the house of Comp . L . E . Green , the Swan Hotel , which was hi ghly oujoyed .