The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Terry ' s . —A more charming and nnconventional piece than " Sweet Lavender , " produced afc this theatre last week , could nofc be wished for . Fully bearing out its title , the work brims over with pleasant sayings , happy conceptions , and refreshing incidents . The idea that Mr . A . W . Pinero has so well worked ont is ona thafc courts

favour , inasmuch as , in some way or other , it touches the hearts of every one that sees it . In " Sweet Lavender" Mr . Pinero has successfully struck a new vein . Firsfc of all he has given ua what may truly be called a new play , fonndod on a theme distinctly original , bat never exaggerated . Secondly , he has sketched a

character—though not a sober or intelligent person—possesing a kind heart and generous in every rsspeot . Such is Dick Phenyl , who falls and fall * again , till , by the kind help of Clement Hale , a straightforward young man , he finally conquers his predominant vice . Throughout the piece can be traced Mr . Pinero ' s bright and

witty sayings , but it is nofc so much this that makes tho play , it is fche really living characters , that stand in our memory long after the curtain falls . To give our readers some idea with what ingenuity Mr . Pinero has handled his subject , ifc will be well to give a short outline . There is living in chambers in the Temple Clement Hale ,

the adopted son of Mr . Geoffrey Wedderburn ; for a friend he baa Dick Phenyl . Clement has fallen desperately in love with his housekeeper's daughter , Lavender ; this young lady returns his love . Clement's father visits him , and Euth Rolt , the housekeeper in question , recognises him as the parent of her daughter , and

consequently decides to run away , and thus prevent her history becoming known . After a touching interview between the youthful lovers , Ruth and Lavender depart , to return , however , as nurse to Wedderburn , who has received a shock owing to the bank he is connected with having suspended payment . How a happy issue is

brought about we leave onr readers to ascertain for themselves , but we may state that Wedderburn , who secretly haa loved Ruth ever since he left her , resolves to redeem his promise . The company Mr . Edward Terry has secured to co-operate with him represent this play moifc satisfactorily . Mr . Terry plays Dick Phenyl , with

great effect . Every one of Mr . Pinero ' s witty sayings are capitally brought out , while the struggle to keep his word with his friend not to drink is admirably depicted . A more realistic picture could not be wished for . Mr . Bernard Gould is a manly Clement Hale , while the difficult parfc of Geoffrey Wedderburn is entrusted to Mr . Brandon

Thomas . The Dr . Delaney of Mr . Alfred Bishop is another well drawn character , that this sterling actor makes fche most of . Miss Norreys , as Lavender , is not so successful as usual ; the part is toe solemn for one who seems to revel in fun . Miss Carlofcta Addison depicts well the sorrows of Ruth Rolt , while Miss M . A . Victor is

good as Wedderburn ' s sister . Miss Maude Millett is charming as a young lady in love with a youthful American , —Horace Bream , who finds a careful interpreter in Mr . F . Kerr . Mr . Sant Matthews as a solicitor , and Mr . T . C . Valentine a hairdresser , add to the

completeness of the caste . In conclusion we may express the opinion thafc " Sweet Lavender " is sure to have a successful run ; it is a piece that can be seen again and again , and still be thoroughly enjoyed .

The Handel Festival . —The most remarkable musical celebration of its kind in the world recurs in this year—the Great Handel Fistival , that is held triennially at fche Crystal Palace ; ifc could nofc be celebrated on the scale ifc has created for itself in any other arena , nor could it take place with like appropriateness , or even with a

similar art result in any other country . It is as unique in respect of tbe numbers who take parfc in it , and as regards its character , as ifc is in its art effects . The result of a national organisation carefully maintained and used during many years , the 4 , 000 performers brought together are individually proficient in their several parts ,

and their united efforts are to be rated as absolutely alone in the sublimity of musical effect . The organisation is possible only in England , where our Cathedral choirs exist as a nucleus for the provincial sections of the Great Chorus , and , together with the county and local choral associations , whose members take part in

the Festival , are familiar by practice with the music of Handel . This wide-spread knowledge is a most important element . There is moreover , more than mere musical delight conducing to the way the Handel Festival is received by the public ; there is much of a religious feeling that tends to give the occasion a significance

of its own—peculiar perhaps to England , for which Handel wrote his masterpieces . Mr . August Manns and all his coadjutors are already working actively to carry out the musical arrangements with most scrupulous care , so that the performances in June may be if possible , more perfect than ever . It is not possible to bring tho

members of the Great Chorus together with completeness , except afc i considerable intervals . They come from all parts of the kingdom . '< There are to be active rehearsals in the provinces , where , afc several i local centres , the singers of the respective districts will bo i assembled , and the works gone through under Mr . Mauns ' s oersonal i

direction ; and these provincial rehearsals are to be prosecuted this year more frequently than ever , so that when the provincial sections meet the London contingent on the Great Orchestra the work of getting all to go together will concern sections of a great whole rather than individuals . Tho most distinguished solo singers have bee

n engaged , among whom Madame Albaui , Madame " Nbrdica , i Miss Anuio Marriott , Madame Yolleria , Madame Pafcey , Madame j Trebelli , Mr . Edward * Lloyd , Mr . Barton McGuckin , Mr . Santley , Mr . Bridson , and Mr . Breretou aro to be particularised . Mr . W . T . -Best will play a solo on the great organand all together there will j

, be 4 , 000 performers , each one of whom will contribute effectively to produce the purely exceptional result that will bo presented to thoso ' who aro forfcuna ' p enough to bn present in Jnne nest at the Great 1 Handel f <' esl , iy ; , i .

The Theatres, &C.

Messrs . Wills and Grundy ' s new play , " The Pompadour , " -will be produced at the Haymarket Theatre to-night ( Saturday ) . The following ladies and gentlemen are in the caste : —Messrs . Beerbohm Tree , Ashley , Fred Terry , Royce Carleton , Brookfield ; Mrs . Tree ; Mesdames Achurch , Marion Terry , Le Thiere , aud Rose Leclerc .

"A Run of Luck" will be revived at Drury Lane to-night ( Saturday ) . This realistic drama , which was withdrawn in the height of its success in 1886 , will be welcomed again with genuine eagerness . The caste which Bro . Augustus Harris has secured is a strong one .

Messrs . George Giddins and T . G . Warren having undertaken the management of the pretty little Novelty Theatre , in Great Queen . street , will commence operations to-night ( Saturday ) , with " Nita ' s First , " and a new one-act play , entitled " Fennel . " Mr . Giddins , who will play in both pieces , is to be well supported .

Miss Genevieve Ward and Mr . W . H . Vernon will next week commence a short season at the Lyceum Theatre , with " Forget-me not , " and " Nance Oldfield . " We may state tbe first-named piece

has now had a continuous run of over 2000 nights . Mr . Charles Harris will take his annual benefit at the Gaiety , on Thursday afternoon , the Sth April . A liberal programme has beeu provided , and a full house may be expected .

Institute Of Auctioneers And Surveyors Of The United Kingdom.

INSTITUTE OF AUCTIONEERS AND SURVEYORS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM .

THE general meeting of the members of this new Association wns held on Weduesday , at the Cannon-street Hotel , under tho presidency of Mr . J . M . KIonck , who was supported by representatives of the profession from Bradford , Cambridge , Keigbley , Ac . In moving the adoption of the report , the chairman congratulated the membera upon the success which had attended their efforts to

promote the prosperity of the Institute . The Council had received 720 applications for membership ; these had been disposed of as follows Fellows , 476 ; Associates , 156 ; Students , 15 ; leaving 58 for further information and investigation . Some members were anxious fco see the Institute move more quickly , for the benefit of the profession , but

the Council submitted thafc the first step to be taken was to procure a Charter of Incorporation . Communications had benn made with the authorities of the Inland Revenue with respect to certain persons who held themselves out to be auctioneers and agents without the necessary licences , and a result favourable to tho profession hnd b >* en

secured . Prior to tho Local Governmpnt Bill being adopted , it would be necessary to look into the clause relating to compensation nnd as to the appointment of an arbitrator , and also into the law of distress . These and other matters would engage the attention of the Council . Mr . Weatherhead ( Mayor of Keigbley ) seconded fche motion ,

which received full consideration , and finally was adopted . Mr . Abraham Smith ( Honorary Secretary ) stated that he had received a letter from the Chairman , calling attention to the desirability of establishing a benefit fund in connecfcion wifch the Institute . He appealed for subscriptions for the

purpose . Tho Solicitor was instructed to take the necessary steps to obtain a certificate of incorporation . Tho meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the President . In the evening several members and friends dined together , afc the Holborn Restaurant , under the same presidency . In tho courts i

of the after proceedings several admirable sugcestio ' S ¦ ¦ a to placing the Association on such a basis as will tend to adVarc and uphold the beat interests of its members received earne .-t consideration , and the Chairman was congratulated on tbe successful preliminary efforts thafc had been made to this end .

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE . —Brethren , the prosperity and glory of Masonry rest with ns . As Masons we shonld feel thafc we hare a duty—a high duty—to perform in trying to maintain tho dignity and glory of Freemasonry as handed down to us from the fathers . It stands before us to-day as it stood from time immemorial , unsullied

and unscarred by vandal hands , though its would be destroyers have continued for ages to hurl their anathemas againsfc its fair proper , tions ; and as such it will continue to stand if Masons will be true to their professions ; because the institution is Founded upon the eternal principles of Truth , and Truth will live forever .

Ifc has been well said by an exchange that we shonld not allow ourselves to be dazzled by outward show , bufc carefully scrutinise every applicant for admission to the Order . Masonry is not made stronger by numbers , and if ever the charm and beauty of the Temple is defaced or obscured , it will come from the hands of vandals .

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