Presentation To Bro. S. H. Parkhouse, P.M. 1642, &C.

Broom , P . M . ; G . H . Davis , P . M . ; W . J . Mason , P . M . ; E . M . Lander , P . M . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J . Adkins , P . M . ; J . Woodmason , P . M . ; W . W . Buckland , P . M . ; W . J . Murlis , P . M . ; and Dr . F . E . Pocock , P . M ., the last two brethren having acted as Hon . Sees , to the fund .

Letters regretting their inability to attend were read from Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . T . ( owing to the recent death of Mrs . Cama ); F . C . Frye , L . C . C . ; Alderman J . Backer , L . C . C . ; and several more brethren and friends .

Mrs . Parkhouse , accompanied by many other ladies , was present in the gallery . At the conclusion of the supper , the CHAIRMAN proposed " The Queen and Royal Family . " Bro . G . NELSON WATTS then proposed the toast of the evening . As an old friend of Bro .

Parkhousehaving known him for over 30 years—he said he obeyed the mandate of the Chairman with feelings of the very greatest pleasure . Bro . Parkhouse was well known in the nei ghbourhood as a thoroughly honest , upright , and earnest man . Whatever he put his hand to was certain to turn out well , or , if there were any hitch , it

was not from the want of any hard work on Bro . Parkhouse ' s part . He was one of the most wonderful organisers of work that he knew . For 25 years or more he had laboured on behalf of the old Town Ward Association , which was now better known , perhaps , under its present name of

the Ratepayers' Association . In connection with the Philanthropic Society , he had no hesitation in saying that for many years Bro . Parkhouse had kept it together and prevented it from collapsing , with what result his hearers would know from the very flourishing state in which it at present was . Of his Masonic work it was

hardly necessary to speak in North Kensington . To be brief , their friend was initiated in the year 1869 . He was a founder and P . M . of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , and founder and P . Z . of the chapter attached . He was also P . M . of the Zetland Lodge , and was always ready to do anything—possible or

impossiblefor the good of any or all of them . He was a Life-Governor of , and had served the office of Steward to each of our Masonic Charities . As to elections , he would take upon himself to say that Bro . Parkhouse ' s face was better known in the different election rooms than that of almost any other brother in the Craft . He

always took care to get his candidates in , and that with as little an expenditure of votes as possible . They had met that evening to do honour to their friend on his 50 th birthday , but although there was no betting over certificates of birth , he was sure all would agree with him in saying that Bro . Parkhouse looked more like 35 than 50 .

The CHAIRMAN then presented Bro . Parkhouse , in the name of about 200 subscribers , with an illuminated address , a gold watch with monogram , and suitable inscription , and a purse containing a cheque for £ i $ o " on account . " He would impress upon his

hearers that the list still remained open , and within the next week or two the Treasurers or Secretaries would be pleased to receive further names . He hoped he should preside at a like meeting to do honour to Bro . Parkhouse 50 years hence .

Bro . PARKHOUSE , in reply , said he could not by any means express his feelings in words . He begged his friends to believe that he thanked them from the bottom of his heart . He had come to Netting Hill not knowing one single individual in the nei ghbourhood . Now he had the pleasure of numbering scores—nay , he

might say hundreds—among his friends . Since he had been a Mason he had always endeavoured to act in accordance with Masonic teaching , and , doing that , he was sure one could not go far wrong . Although he was 50 that day he did not feel it , though he must confess that at times he did , but thanks to Providence he was in the possession of good health . He assured his

hearers he thoroughly appreciated their kindness to him , and more particularly he desired to thank the Treasurers , Bros . D . P . Cama and J . Bartle , and the Secretaries , Bros . Murlis and Dr . Pocock . The toast of" The Chairman " was proposed b y Bro . J UBAL WEBB , and suitably responded to by Bro . BARTLE . Other toasts followed .

The address was as follows : "To Mr . Samuel Henry Parkhouse , 29 th October , 1890 . " Dear Sir , —We , the undersigned , having had the happiness for a great number of years of knowing , and many of us of benefiting by your sterling good qualities ,

beg to convey to you our congratulations upon the completion of the 50 th year of your age . " Your inexhaustible patience , cordial sympathy , ready advice , and hearty assistance , which are always at the disposal of any who may require them , have endeared you to a large circle of friends , and it is with

special satisfaction to ourselves that we request you to accept at our hands the accompanying gold watch and purse _ as a sli ght testimony to the high esteem and affectionate regard which we feel towards you . In conclusion , we humbly trust that your life may be spared for many years , so that we may have continuall

y before us the bri ght example of cheerfulness and content in whatever circumstances—be they happy or be they sad—you may temporarily be placed . " a EP '" script'on inside the watch was as follows : Presented , together with a purse and illuminated address on vellum , to Samuel Henry Parkhouse , by a few sincere and affectionate friends , on the completion of the 50 th year of his age . Oct . 29 , 1890 . "

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THE REV . J . E . COX , D . D ., PAST GRAND CHAPLAIN .

The Craft has sustained a great loss by the death of Bro . the Rev . John Edmund Cox , D . D ., Past Grand Chaplain of England . Though for some years past he had taken but little active part in Masonry , our deceased brother had rendered many important services in days gone by . He was Grand Chaplain of England from

1848 to 1857 , both inclusive , and was Grand Director of Ceremonies of Supreme Grand Chapter in 1853 . We find him described in the same year as a P . M . of the Unity Lodge , No . 71 , Lowestoft , and as a Past G . Commander of the Cross of Christ Encampment of Knights Templar . In December , he took the 30 in

the Ancient and Accepted Rite system of Masonry , while some months previously he was nominated in Grand Lodge to serve on the Board of General Purposes andtheCommittee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . In 1854 he was again elected to serve on the same Board and Committee , and was

President of the Board of Stewards at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . About the same time he was elected a joining member of the Polish National Lodge , No . 534 , and on the 22 nd of October took a prominent part in the installation of the late Bro . Lord Sherborne as Prov . G . Master of

Gloucestershire . He was a Life Governor of all three Institutions , and had served as Festival Steward for the Boys' School and Benevolent Institution , as well as for the Girls' School . His services , however , to the Masonic Schools were not restricted to Stewardship . On several occasions he undertook the responsible

duties of Examiner , and was busy in his attendance at the Committees at the time when steps were being taken to improve and extend the scheme of education , which had previously been limited to the English education of the plainest character . Bro . Cox , also , will always be remembered in Masonic literary

circles , not only as a frequent and respected contributor to the Masonic periodical press of his more active days , but likewise , and in a more especial degree , as the able and careful editor of a work comprising the several successive editions—from 1723 downwards—of our Book of Constitutions . In short , whether as a contributor to

our most important literature , as a supporter and promoter of our Institutions , or as an able and active member for many years of various private lodges and chapters as well as Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter , the memory of our late reverend brother will always be held in the highest esteem and respect . But

Bro . Cox was even better known outside the Craft than in it . He was for many years connected with Bell's Weekly Messenger , had been musical critic of the Observer , and was author or editor of many works , the most important among which were his " Annals of St . Helen ' s , " of which parish he was vicar for close on

40 years , which was published at the instigation of the Merchant Taylors' Company , the patrons of the living , "A Life of Cranmer , " "A Life of Luther , " "The Works of Cranmer" ( for the Parker Society ) , and " Musical Recollections of the last Half Century . " The late Dr . Cox was born at Norwich in 1812 , and

was educated at All Saints' College , Oxford , as a Bible clerk . He was ordained by the Bishop of Norwich in 18 37 , and after labouring for some years in that diocese , moved to London in 18 47 , where he received , as his first appointment , a curacy in the parish of Stepney , being afterwards

appointed to the vicarage of St . Helen ' s , Bishopsgate . He was a member of the Athenaaum Club , served as Chaplain to the late Alderman Sir Thomas Owden during his Mayoralty , and was Chaplain to the Turners' Company , the Royal Society of Musicians , and the British Society of Musicians . His death took place at Richmond , at the ripe age of 78 years , and his

remains were interred in Norwood Cemetery on Friday , the 31 st ult ., the officiating clergy being the Rev . J . A . L . Airey , his successor at St . Helen ' s , and the Rev . J . D . Donovan , who was present at his death bed , while among those present were his sons , the Rev . J . Bell Cox and Mr . B . Cox , Bro . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L . , P . A . G . D . C , and others .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

With such a sweet title "Sunlight and Shadow , " one mi ght expect a highly interesting play , and Mr . R . C . Carton ' s new piece at the Avenue is just one unalloyed evening of pleasure . We are reminded strongly of Robertson , Albery , and Pinero , as we at once recalled the deli ghtful hours we spent seeing " Caste , "

" Two Roses , " and " Sweet Lavender . " Mr . Carton gives us a touch of the true ring of human nature . We want no Ouida , Zola , or Ibsen ' s plays adapted or dramatised , and we hope Mr . Carton will go and do something even better than the lovel y comedy Mr . Alexander has just produced . There are no striking sensations , no fresh melodramatic points , in fact

nothing original , for the story is not even new , but the theme is so well put together and worked out in such a refreshing manner and acted so admirabl y , that every one must not onl y be highly delighted , but also be the better for a visit to the Avenue . Its simplicity and sweetness are fascinating . Dr . Latimer has two daughters , both true to nature . Helen , always think-

The Theatres.

ing more of others than herself , and Maud , selfish , but not viciously so , merely a feather-brain girl , given to tennis , tea , and dancing . Helen loves Mark Denzil , a man whose life is clouded , for in his youth he married an adventuress , but , believing her to be dead , he woos the doctor ' s eldest daughter . Just as Helen has given

her consent the former wife appears on the scene . George Addis is a very intimate friend of the Latimer family , and he , too , loves Helen , but , being a cripple , is afraid to declare himself . Helen has always looked upon George in the light of a brother or dear friend . Addis comes into a large legacy , and gets Jane Felton ,

the wife , away , and pays to keep her in London so as not to annoy Denzil or the Latimers . He receives a letter informing him of her death , but he has now ventured to speak of love to Helen , and she agrees to marry him , partly out of pity and partly because her father has had an appointment offered him abroad , which he cannot

accept unless he can leave his daughters settled . Denzil comes to bid farewell to Helen , for he , too , is going away for ever . George Addis struggles with himself , for he knows Helen still loves Mark . If he divulges the contents of the letter he can unite two lovers at the bitter cost of his own sacrifice . If he

keeps it back Denzil will be out of the way , and he is free to marry Helen . The spirit of self-sacrifice prevails , and he nobly gives her up , gaining happiness in his declining years from the thought that he has put a jewel in the crown of the woman he loves . In our short space it is impossible to indicate the charming

detail , the truly human pathos , and the beautiful work with which "Sunlight and Shadow" abounds . It is a play which must be seen to be properly appreciated . We would defy the greatest purist to pick out a flaw . It is really true to nature , every line of it . In most plays the last act is occupied by clearing up the former acts

but in this play the last is the strongest of the three . In it the hero and heroine , Mr . George Alexander and Miss Marion Terry , have their best scenes . Mr . Alexander ' s study of the character is singularl y delicate , at the same time firm . We do not know whether he is greater in the passionate or the pathetic parts . It

is impossible to imagine a more sympathetic creation . Miss Marion Terry—whom we are all glad to welcome back after her long absence from the stage , seems to combine all the sweetness in her acting of her three sisters , Kate , Florence , and Ellen , and gives a most charming rendering of the part of Helen , a

character , by-the-bye , very difficult to play , and we can call to mind no one who could touch it so gently and effectually , and so completely win the sympathy of her audience as does Miss Marion Terry .. The merry girl , Maud , is exquisitely rendered b y Miss Maude Millett . To her falls many of the smartest lines in the play , and

she never misses a point . We have before said Miss Millett is the very best exponent we have on the stage at present of the type of the real , pure English girl , full of mischief and fun , but as gentle and loving as a dove . In fitting the pattern of a dress she has to say " Its a dream , its a poem . "

This accurately describes her acting in a few words We have heard a whisper that Miss Millett aims at playing pathetic parts . We are selfish enough to hope that no manager will let her , for she will be a decided loss to comedy . Mr . Ben Webster makes an excellent Mr . Bamfield , Mr . Nutcombe Gould as the father is

all that can be desired , and Mr . Yorke Stephens thoroughly grasps the character of Mark Denzil . There is one thing , we hope , Mr . Alexander will alter . The cripple has to say that because of his affliction he is the scorn of God and man . A cri pple may be the

scorn of men , but he is one of God s creatures , and the Great Architect of the Universe scorns nothing he has made . We trust the allusion to the Deity will be expunged . «

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Tyrone And Fermanagh.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF TYRONE AND FERMANAGH .

The above Provincial Grand Lodge held its usual Quarterly Communication in Dungannon , County Tyrone , on Monday , the 27 th ult . Some important business was transacted , and officers for 18 91 elected . Brethren from Ballyshannon , Enniskillen , Strabane , Omagh , Cookstown , Castlederg , and Aughnacloy were

in attendance . Bro . Sir J . M . Stewart , Bart , D . L ., P . G . M ., presided . This province comprises the Counties of Tyrone and Fermanagh , in which are Lodges Nos . * 9 , 122 , 129 , 185 , 204 , * 205 , 210 , * 23 o , * 25 i , * 33 2 , 334 , 350 , 453 , * 47 ° . 473 . 479 . 482 , 547 , 799 , 819 , 8 91 , and 994 . Lodges marked with an * have Royal Arch chapters attached .

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