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Obituary.

frame , caused by overwork and anxiety . Bro . Steed has left a widow and six young children j one born with a cataract on both eyes . He has only settled near London about three years ago , whither he had come on the invitation of Bro . VV . H . Cummings , and was rapidly making such a position and income as would have enabled him to provide for his family—cut off as he was at almost the very commencement of a promising career , they are left without any provision , except a small life policy . It is intended to nominate one of the children for the Boys' School .

The 1728 Constitutions.

THE 1728 CONSTITUTIONS .

Bro . G . B . Jay , Senior Warden of the Walpole Lodge , No . 1500 , Norwich , has recently discovered and purchased from a local book-worm , an original copy of "The Book of Constitutions , " dedicated to Lord Kingston ( Grand Master , 1728 ) , by Bro . Benjamin Cole . 'The work is printed entirely from engraved plates , and is in an

exceedingly good condition . The scarcity of the book may be judged from the fact that the Grand Lodge library has not a copy , although it possesses two copies of the later edition , dedicated " to Lord Lovel , who was Grand Master in 1731 . The volume also contains a speech delivered by the Junior Grand Warden , at the Grand Lodge , held at York , in December , 172 GJ the speech of

Bro . Edward Oakley , P . P . G . S . W ., of Carmarthen , at lodge , held in London , on 31 st December , 172 S J and the prologue and epilogue , spoken at the Theatre Royal , Drury Lane , London , on the 27 th December , 172 S , when Lord Kingston "bespoke a play , " viz ., "The second part of

King Henry IV ., " and ordered " a scene to be altered for introducing the 'Prentice ' s song , which was done accordingly , and all the Free Masons in Pit and Boxes joined in the Chorus , to the entire satisfaction of the audience . The prologue was spoken by Mr . William Mills , and the epilogue by Mrs . 'Thurmond , a Free Mason ' s wife . "

Visiting.

VISITING .

On the ioth inst ., accepting a very pressing invitation from the genial Master of the Mersey , 477 , at Birkenhead , I found myself welcomed with some brethren of my lodge by the members of this well conducted and well managed lodge . After some kindly chat about a very plesaiit picnic we had had in North Wales , the work of the evening was commenced by the VV . M . initiating a

candidate , Master and Oflicers working in first-rate style , after which the lodge was called off , and we were at liberty to inspect this splendid lodge-room , by far the most complete we have ever seen , the organ , the furniture , the painting , the new carpet ( costing sixty guineas ) , all of the very best , and all specially got together for this lodge room ( which is the meeting place for several other Lodges ) . 1 would specially mention the cosy armchairs for

each brother to take his case in . Leaving the lodge we passed through the well-furnished ante-room , adorned with thc portraits " of many old Masons and some present-day ones , and well furnished with comfortable seats , & c So we passed on to the banqueting hall , on the next floor above . Words fail me to paint the beauty of this splendid room , decorated in the most splendid style , after the manner . I should judge , of a Grecian temple of pleasure .

On the walls were some fine pictures of Grecian interiors . Lighted by sunlights in the ceiling , which , acting as ventilators , kept the atmosphere cool and pure . As . we entered we noticed a spledid piano , by Broadwood , which we were told had cost eighty guineas , and which formed the special cause of our being there . Alter a good dinner , all very clean , nice , hot , and wellcooked , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from

the chair . Bro . DUTTON * then proposed " The Health of Bro . Fraser . " He said that there was no member of the Craft in Birkenhead who had rendered more important services to Masonry than Bro . Eraser . He had filled various offices , had always discharged the duties in an admirable manner , setting an excellent example to all who

followed him , and he had also been a warm supporter of thc educational and other charities , lt was suggested some time ago that some recognition should be made of his services j the proposal was readily taken up by the members , and had resulted in thc present testimonial , which he ( Bro . Dutton ) now proceeded to present . It consisted of a valuable pianoforte , which was the one we had seen on our entrance , and which had discoursed sweet music during thc

dinner . Bro . GARDINER , VV . M ., then warmly supported the presentation , endorsing the remarks of Bro . Dutton . Bro . MARWOOD then went on to say that this was a day of presentation with him , for he had only then returned from Knutsford , where he had been assisting at thc presentation of his portrait to Lord de 'Tabley , In eloquent terms Bro . Marwood described that scene ,

He then went on to say how pleased he was to be with them on this occasion , as he had been Bro . Eraser ' s confrere in all thc labour and trouble that had been bestowed on these splendid rooms , though his had been principally the looker ' s on part of thc work . That day thc sweep had come to him and his reply as usual was go to Donald Fraser , and so our Donald Fraser had been the prime mover of all . Bro . Lloyd , W . M . 721 , said it had given

liim great pleasure to come so far to see this present mode of showing their appreciation to a good Mason , Donald Fraser ( they seemed to drop the prefix brother ) . He , Bro . Lloyd , could endorse what they said , for they in Chester wanting assistance sent over for Donald Fraser , and like tlie good Mason he was , Donald Eraser at once came to tlie front and rendered thc assistance required . Bro . ERASER feelingly acknowledged the splendid gift ,

thanking them for this kind mark of their approbation of his efforts . 'The usual toasts were then following , but time was up . Trains won't wait , so we left , after spending one of the pleasantest evenings 1 ever remember . Amongst those present were Brothers A . K . Gardiner , VV . M . ; | . T . Thompson , S . W . j E . Evans , J . W . j Fred .

'Thompson , I . P . M . j John Dutton , P . M . and P . G . Sword-Bearerj J . G . Adams , P . M . j William Bennett , P . M . J D . Eraser " , P . M . and Treas . ; S . Jones , P . M . and Sec j Thomas C . Thornburn , S . D . j Thomas Inglclield , J . G . j R . Bell , S . j J . Macdonald , S . j and several of the members .

Visiting.

An'ongst the visitors were : Bros . Marwood , P . P . G . T . W . ; " H . J . Lloyd , W . M . 721 ; T . W . Shaw , P . M . G 05 and 1576 ; ] . Pemberton , P . M . 1264 , P . P . G . S . W . VV . Lancashire ; H . Chesworth , P . M . 157 6 ; J . R . Simm , J . W . C 05 ; A . E . Covcney , W . AI . Go ; G . Aiister , J . W . 1276 ; O . Jones , S . W . C 05 ; VV . H . Cooke , I . G . 1013 ; T . E . Nabb , S . W _ 721 ; J . Joinson , W . M . 721 ; and Thomas Brownall , 721 .

Amusements.

Amusements .

COURT THEATRE . —This pretty little theatre , situated by itself apart from all the theatres , in SJoane-square , at the bottom of fashionable Eaton-square , is quite easy of access by rail , the station being opposite the theatre . The Court has lately been run down by the Press . We did not see the last comedy , " Honour , " but we believe there is nothing to be regretted at its being withdrawn . It was a translation of a * Trench play , and , whilst it may suit the

Parisian taste , was unsuited and distasteful to English audiences . We have not yet lost all self-respect , or come to cling to immorality as a virtue . We trust it may never be so in England . Whilst Freemasonry flourishes and makes such rapid strides we think that day is very far off . Morality is the very essence of Freemasonry . But the Press has , we think , been too hard on the Court Theatre . Last week , " Mimi , " by Bro . Dion Boucicault , was put on

the stage , but the Press generally have not said anything in its praise . We have ourselves been , and most respectfully beg to differ from the critics . In the first place , there is nothing offensive in the plot or acting . The cast could not be better ; the acting of each member is magnificent ; and we sincerely hope there may be no occasion to withdraw it yet ; at least until the public , who is perhaps the best critic , has judged for itself . We were in company

with a young London clergyman , whose name is becoming known everywhere , not only as a beautiful singer , but as a brilliant preacher . He cheered most vociferously , and expressed his pleasure at the happy rendering of the different characters . He , himself , was stage manager when an under graduate at his university , and Bro . John Clayton , who plays Max in " Mimi , " was his coach . We hope our readers will go and see this pretty comedy , and feel sure

they will endorse our views . Leo Chilling / mm ( Mr . Kryle Bellew ) is thc son of a rich lady of fashion , who has brought him up from chi'dhood with the intention of marrying Lady Maud Kennedy , but he has seen a gipsy girl , and fallen in love with her , and married her after gipsy fashion , not in a church , but under the great heaven at full moon , before tire eyes of the whole tribe . His mother takes his loss so much to heart , as he does not let

her know where he is , that she falls ill and is near death . She sends a young artist , Sandy McElrath , whose father is a well-to-do doctor , to find him out . This vagabond artist , as he calls himself , falls in love with a circus rider and marries her ; but he feels Leo in his step has done something wrong , for he had fortune and position to keep up , so gladly accepts the task of finding Leo . He comes across him in his travels , by meeting

his old college scout Fnrridgc , who it is thought has murdered Leo , as they disappeared together . Sandy persuades Leo to leave Mimi , his wife , on thc pretext of his mother ' s illness . He does so , his mother recovers , and is determined he shall marry the lady Lady Maude , who is desperately fond of Leo . At a ball given . by Lady Maude Kennedy she makes Sandy draw something in her album and Leo wrote a verse . Sandy sketches from his memory the

gipsy girl Mimi , whilst Leo composes a verse in her memory Lady Mantle ' s jealousy is of course aroused , and she questions Leo about this girl , and wrings out of him a vow that he loves her better now than the gipsy . Mimi , who on losing her lover sought him far and wide , and became ill with brain fever , at last traces him to this grand house , and on thc night of the ball is led upstairs by Max . She only wants once more to hear his voice , and see his face ,

and die . ¦ ' 'lax tells her she shall , and on his approach with Lady Maude on his arm , hustles her into a side room . Laity Maude suspects from Max ' s movements something wrong , and when all have left the room enters the side room , and then takes place a scene between two women , both earnest-jealous of one another and loving the same man . She orders the broken-hearted and now consumptive girl to have her house , but sends a footman to follow her .

The man bursts into thc room before the assembled guests in their rich ball costumes with the news that the girl has fallen into the canal . Leo now understands from Lad y Maude's face who the girl is , and when Latly Kennedy asks him before the guests to declare his love to her { Lady Maude ) like a noble man , he taunts her with having extracted a declaration of love for her from him , and declares he loves Mimi , and that she is his wife .

Of course he searches for her , but without effect , her body not being found she cannot be dead . Leo , Sandy , Max , and Furridgc take a garret to live in , their parents having cast them off . 'They are at the last stage , when Sandy's wife , Mazcppa , who had gonp to America on starring business returns , and brings a fortune of twenty thousand pounds , left by an uncle . She asks for her friend , Mimi , but they have no answer to give , as they don't know . She offers her

fortune to prosecute the search , but it is unnecessary , for Dr . McElrath , who is in heart a good sort , attends her in a hospital , and knowing who she is informs Leo . She comes to them , but it is too late ; disease , brought on by a broken hi-art , has done its work- . Mrs . Chillingham and Lady Maude pay a visit and ask forgiveness for their cruel conduct , for Mr j . Chilling / tarn declares Mimi is only acting a comedy in pretending to be ill at the loss of her husband ,

and says it is quite different when remonstrated by the doctor , who reminds her how ill she was at his loss . The doctor asks her to look on the picture of " Love , Poverty , aud Purity " in thc girl , and adds her disease is a complication of maladies incidental to virtue . Of course Mimi forgives everyone before she dies in Leo ' s arms . VVe cannot single anyone out as superior in acting . The whole

cast is so good . Mr . Henry Neville , as Sandy , Mr . Cooper , as Dr . McElrath , Mr . Denny , as Fnrridgc ^ Miss Carlottc Addison , as Maaeppa ( the amusing character ) , Miss Carlottc Leclercq , and Mrs . Bernard-Beere , as the Lady Maude Kennedy , together with those we mentioned before-, deserve all the praise onccan bestow . As our clerical friend said , the piece may have a long run , in spite of its unfavourable criticism . I 3 ro . Dion Boucicault has given us another good comedy from his fertile brain .

Births, Marriges, And Deaths.

Births , Marriges , and Deaths .

[ The charge is 2 s . Gd . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ]

BIRTHS . BRIGHTEN . —On the 11 th inst ., at 95 , Blenheim-crescent , VV ., thc wife of Bro . Charles Ricard Bri ghten of a daughter . ' Cox . —On the nth inst ., at 3 , Dean-street , Park-lane , VV .

the wife of Mr . Frederick Augustus Cox , M . R . C . S . Eng ., of a son . HAWARD . —On the 13 thinst ., at iG , Savile-row , Burlingtongardens , the wife of Mr . Warrington Haward F . R . C . S ., of a son . . '

J EPPS . —On the 13 th inst ., at iS , Cedars-road , Claphamcommon , the wife of Mr . Jas . VV . Jepps , of a daughter . KESWICK . —On the 13 th inst ., at 3 , Hydc-park-gate , Mrs . Keswick , of a daughter . SOWERBY . —On the 13 th inst ., at Snow Hall , the wife of Mr . T . C . J . Sowerby , of a daughter . TESCHEMAKER . —On the 13 th inst ., at Hyde Lodge

Winchester , the wife of Mr . VV . II . Teschemaker of a daughter . THO . M . —On the 13 th inst ., at 29 S , St . Vincent-street , Glasgow , the wife of Mr . Robert Wilson Thorn , of a daughter . WARREN . —On the nth inst ., at 3 , Glynde-terracc , Lavender-hill , Clapham , the wife of Mr . John Warren , of a son .

MARRIAGE . MORGAN—BAXTER . —On the 15 th inst ., at St . Judc's , Kcnsal Green , VV ., by Bro . the Rev . T . VV . Morris , M . A ., William Wray Morgan , J . W . 1107 , to Emma , Grace , second daughter of George Thos . Baxter , Esq .

DEATHS . CROSSLEY . —On the 5 th inst ., at Bournemouth , Bro . James Crossley , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Derbyshire , of Ripley , Derbyshire , aged 53 . Friends wil ! please accept this intimation . FINCH . —On the 13 th inst ., at Hurst-grove , Twyford , Berks , Mr . Peter Finch , aged 41 years .

JONES . —On the nth inst ., at Fir Grove , near Ruthin , the Rev . James Jones , M . A ., of Jesus College , Oxford , in his 79 th year . MOON . —On the 12 th inst ., at 14 S , Caniden-grove North , Peckham , Mr . Richard Moon , aged 67 . MORTON . —On thc 13 th inst ., at Earl ' s-court-gardens , Harriette Anne , widow of the Rev . Ralph C . Morton , aged So .

PURDY . —On the gth inst ., at 173 , Downham-road , N ., Bro . Purdy , P . M . and Secretary Finsbury Lodge . ROE , —On the nth inst ., at Warrior-square , St . Leonard ' son-Sea , Mr . Henry Roe , aged S 7 . STEVENS . —On the 12 th inst ., at 7 , St . John ' s-street , Clerkenwell , Alfred Edwin , the son of William and Caroline Stevens , aged 25 years .

Special Offer Of Masonic Works.

SPECIAL OFFER OF MASONIC WORKS .

LOT . 1 . —FOR TWO GUINEAS . CARRIAGE FREE . * HISTORY of the Lodge of Edinburgh , embracing an account of the rise and progress of Freemasonry in Scotland . By R . W . Bro . D . MURRAY LYON , G . Sec ( with many illustrations and facsimiles ) £ 1 II G EARLY History and Antiquities of Freemasonry as connected wilh the Norse Guilds and Oriental and Mediaeval

Building Fraternities . By Bro . GEORGE F . FORT ( U . S . A . ) o 15 0 KENNING'S Cyclopjedia of Freemasonry . Edited by V . W . Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . WOODFORD , M . A ., Past Grand Chaplain , & c o 10 6 HISTORY of Freemasonry fro-m its Origin to thc Present Day . liy Bro . J . G . FINDEL ( of Lcipzic ) o 10 6 VERBATIM Reprint of the Consti- - ' tutions ot A . D . 1723 , and Reproduction of the Wilson MS . of seventeenth cent my . In one volume 07 6 HE Life of

^" Constantine ( Translation ) in Relation to the Degree of the " Red Cross of Rome ami Constantine ( with plates ) ... 050 MASONIC Gatherings . By Bro . TAYLOR 05 ° I I I ?

* If out of Great Britain and Ireland Two Shillings extra must be forwarded for postage . LOT 2— FOR ONE GUINEA . CARRIAGE FREE , f FORT'S Early History and Antiquities of Freemasonry o 15 " KENNING'S Cyclopaedia of Freemasonry o 10 * FINDELL ' S History of Freemasonry o 10 » KENNING'S Archaeological Library . ( Reprint of Constitutions 1723 , & c . ) ... o 7 °

£ ' 3 j t If out of Great Britain and Ireland One Shilling e * ' must be forwarded tor postage . THE * -FREEMASON" OFFICE , iG , GREAT Qv & S TREET , LONDON , W . C .

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Obituary.

frame , caused by overwork and anxiety . Bro . Steed has left a widow and six young children j one born with a cataract on both eyes . He has only settled near London about three years ago , whither he had come on the invitation of Bro . VV . H . Cummings , and was rapidly making such a position and income as would have enabled him to provide for his family—cut off as he was at almost the very commencement of a promising career , they are left without any provision , except a small life policy . It is intended to nominate one of the children for the Boys' School .

The 1728 Constitutions.

THE 1728 CONSTITUTIONS .

Bro . G . B . Jay , Senior Warden of the Walpole Lodge , No . 1500 , Norwich , has recently discovered and purchased from a local book-worm , an original copy of "The Book of Constitutions , " dedicated to Lord Kingston ( Grand Master , 1728 ) , by Bro . Benjamin Cole . 'The work is printed entirely from engraved plates , and is in an

exceedingly good condition . The scarcity of the book may be judged from the fact that the Grand Lodge library has not a copy , although it possesses two copies of the later edition , dedicated " to Lord Lovel , who was Grand Master in 1731 . The volume also contains a speech delivered by the Junior Grand Warden , at the Grand Lodge , held at York , in December , 172 GJ the speech of

Bro . Edward Oakley , P . P . G . S . W ., of Carmarthen , at lodge , held in London , on 31 st December , 172 S J and the prologue and epilogue , spoken at the Theatre Royal , Drury Lane , London , on the 27 th December , 172 S , when Lord Kingston "bespoke a play , " viz ., "The second part of

King Henry IV ., " and ordered " a scene to be altered for introducing the 'Prentice ' s song , which was done accordingly , and all the Free Masons in Pit and Boxes joined in the Chorus , to the entire satisfaction of the audience . The prologue was spoken by Mr . William Mills , and the epilogue by Mrs . 'Thurmond , a Free Mason ' s wife . "

Visiting.

VISITING .

On the ioth inst ., accepting a very pressing invitation from the genial Master of the Mersey , 477 , at Birkenhead , I found myself welcomed with some brethren of my lodge by the members of this well conducted and well managed lodge . After some kindly chat about a very plesaiit picnic we had had in North Wales , the work of the evening was commenced by the VV . M . initiating a

candidate , Master and Oflicers working in first-rate style , after which the lodge was called off , and we were at liberty to inspect this splendid lodge-room , by far the most complete we have ever seen , the organ , the furniture , the painting , the new carpet ( costing sixty guineas ) , all of the very best , and all specially got together for this lodge room ( which is the meeting place for several other Lodges ) . 1 would specially mention the cosy armchairs for

each brother to take his case in . Leaving the lodge we passed through the well-furnished ante-room , adorned with thc portraits " of many old Masons and some present-day ones , and well furnished with comfortable seats , & c So we passed on to the banqueting hall , on the next floor above . Words fail me to paint the beauty of this splendid room , decorated in the most splendid style , after the manner . I should judge , of a Grecian temple of pleasure .

On the walls were some fine pictures of Grecian interiors . Lighted by sunlights in the ceiling , which , acting as ventilators , kept the atmosphere cool and pure . As . we entered we noticed a spledid piano , by Broadwood , which we were told had cost eighty guineas , and which formed the special cause of our being there . Alter a good dinner , all very clean , nice , hot , and wellcooked , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from

the chair . Bro . DUTTON * then proposed " The Health of Bro . Fraser . " He said that there was no member of the Craft in Birkenhead who had rendered more important services to Masonry than Bro . Eraser . He had filled various offices , had always discharged the duties in an admirable manner , setting an excellent example to all who

followed him , and he had also been a warm supporter of thc educational and other charities , lt was suggested some time ago that some recognition should be made of his services j the proposal was readily taken up by the members , and had resulted in thc present testimonial , which he ( Bro . Dutton ) now proceeded to present . It consisted of a valuable pianoforte , which was the one we had seen on our entrance , and which had discoursed sweet music during thc

dinner . Bro . GARDINER , VV . M ., then warmly supported the presentation , endorsing the remarks of Bro . Dutton . Bro . MARWOOD then went on to say that this was a day of presentation with him , for he had only then returned from Knutsford , where he had been assisting at thc presentation of his portrait to Lord de 'Tabley , In eloquent terms Bro . Marwood described that scene ,

He then went on to say how pleased he was to be with them on this occasion , as he had been Bro . Eraser ' s confrere in all thc labour and trouble that had been bestowed on these splendid rooms , though his had been principally the looker ' s on part of thc work . That day thc sweep had come to him and his reply as usual was go to Donald Fraser , and so our Donald Fraser had been the prime mover of all . Bro . Lloyd , W . M . 721 , said it had given

liim great pleasure to come so far to see this present mode of showing their appreciation to a good Mason , Donald Fraser ( they seemed to drop the prefix brother ) . He , Bro . Lloyd , could endorse what they said , for they in Chester wanting assistance sent over for Donald Fraser , and like tlie good Mason he was , Donald Eraser at once came to tlie front and rendered thc assistance required . Bro . ERASER feelingly acknowledged the splendid gift ,

thanking them for this kind mark of their approbation of his efforts . 'The usual toasts were then following , but time was up . Trains won't wait , so we left , after spending one of the pleasantest evenings 1 ever remember . Amongst those present were Brothers A . K . Gardiner , VV . M . ; | . T . Thompson , S . W . j E . Evans , J . W . j Fred .

'Thompson , I . P . M . j John Dutton , P . M . and P . G . Sword-Bearerj J . G . Adams , P . M . j William Bennett , P . M . J D . Eraser " , P . M . and Treas . ; S . Jones , P . M . and Sec j Thomas C . Thornburn , S . D . j Thomas Inglclield , J . G . j R . Bell , S . j J . Macdonald , S . j and several of the members .

Visiting.

An'ongst the visitors were : Bros . Marwood , P . P . G . T . W . ; " H . J . Lloyd , W . M . 721 ; T . W . Shaw , P . M . G 05 and 1576 ; ] . Pemberton , P . M . 1264 , P . P . G . S . W . VV . Lancashire ; H . Chesworth , P . M . 157 6 ; J . R . Simm , J . W . C 05 ; A . E . Covcney , W . AI . Go ; G . Aiister , J . W . 1276 ; O . Jones , S . W . C 05 ; VV . H . Cooke , I . G . 1013 ; T . E . Nabb , S . W _ 721 ; J . Joinson , W . M . 721 ; and Thomas Brownall , 721 .

Amusements.

Amusements .

COURT THEATRE . —This pretty little theatre , situated by itself apart from all the theatres , in SJoane-square , at the bottom of fashionable Eaton-square , is quite easy of access by rail , the station being opposite the theatre . The Court has lately been run down by the Press . We did not see the last comedy , " Honour , " but we believe there is nothing to be regretted at its being withdrawn . It was a translation of a * Trench play , and , whilst it may suit the

Parisian taste , was unsuited and distasteful to English audiences . We have not yet lost all self-respect , or come to cling to immorality as a virtue . We trust it may never be so in England . Whilst Freemasonry flourishes and makes such rapid strides we think that day is very far off . Morality is the very essence of Freemasonry . But the Press has , we think , been too hard on the Court Theatre . Last week , " Mimi , " by Bro . Dion Boucicault , was put on

the stage , but the Press generally have not said anything in its praise . We have ourselves been , and most respectfully beg to differ from the critics . In the first place , there is nothing offensive in the plot or acting . The cast could not be better ; the acting of each member is magnificent ; and we sincerely hope there may be no occasion to withdraw it yet ; at least until the public , who is perhaps the best critic , has judged for itself . We were in company

with a young London clergyman , whose name is becoming known everywhere , not only as a beautiful singer , but as a brilliant preacher . He cheered most vociferously , and expressed his pleasure at the happy rendering of the different characters . He , himself , was stage manager when an under graduate at his university , and Bro . John Clayton , who plays Max in " Mimi , " was his coach . We hope our readers will go and see this pretty comedy , and feel sure

they will endorse our views . Leo Chilling / mm ( Mr . Kryle Bellew ) is thc son of a rich lady of fashion , who has brought him up from chi'dhood with the intention of marrying Lady Maud Kennedy , but he has seen a gipsy girl , and fallen in love with her , and married her after gipsy fashion , not in a church , but under the great heaven at full moon , before tire eyes of the whole tribe . His mother takes his loss so much to heart , as he does not let

her know where he is , that she falls ill and is near death . She sends a young artist , Sandy McElrath , whose father is a well-to-do doctor , to find him out . This vagabond artist , as he calls himself , falls in love with a circus rider and marries her ; but he feels Leo in his step has done something wrong , for he had fortune and position to keep up , so gladly accepts the task of finding Leo . He comes across him in his travels , by meeting

his old college scout Fnrridgc , who it is thought has murdered Leo , as they disappeared together . Sandy persuades Leo to leave Mimi , his wife , on thc pretext of his mother ' s illness . He does so , his mother recovers , and is determined he shall marry the lady Lady Maude , who is desperately fond of Leo . At a ball given . by Lady Maude Kennedy she makes Sandy draw something in her album and Leo wrote a verse . Sandy sketches from his memory the

gipsy girl Mimi , whilst Leo composes a verse in her memory Lady Mantle ' s jealousy is of course aroused , and she questions Leo about this girl , and wrings out of him a vow that he loves her better now than the gipsy . Mimi , who on losing her lover sought him far and wide , and became ill with brain fever , at last traces him to this grand house , and on thc night of the ball is led upstairs by Max . She only wants once more to hear his voice , and see his face ,

and die . ¦ ' 'lax tells her she shall , and on his approach with Lady Maude on his arm , hustles her into a side room . Laity Maude suspects from Max ' s movements something wrong , and when all have left the room enters the side room , and then takes place a scene between two women , both earnest-jealous of one another and loving the same man . She orders the broken-hearted and now consumptive girl to have her house , but sends a footman to follow her .

The man bursts into thc room before the assembled guests in their rich ball costumes with the news that the girl has fallen into the canal . Leo now understands from Lad y Maude's face who the girl is , and when Latly Kennedy asks him before the guests to declare his love to her { Lady Maude ) like a noble man , he taunts her with having extracted a declaration of love for her from him , and declares he loves Mimi , and that she is his wife .

Of course he searches for her , but without effect , her body not being found she cannot be dead . Leo , Sandy , Max , and Furridgc take a garret to live in , their parents having cast them off . 'They are at the last stage , when Sandy's wife , Mazcppa , who had gonp to America on starring business returns , and brings a fortune of twenty thousand pounds , left by an uncle . She asks for her friend , Mimi , but they have no answer to give , as they don't know . She offers her

fortune to prosecute the search , but it is unnecessary , for Dr . McElrath , who is in heart a good sort , attends her in a hospital , and knowing who she is informs Leo . She comes to them , but it is too late ; disease , brought on by a broken hi-art , has done its work- . Mrs . Chillingham and Lady Maude pay a visit and ask forgiveness for their cruel conduct , for Mr j . Chilling / tarn declares Mimi is only acting a comedy in pretending to be ill at the loss of her husband ,

and says it is quite different when remonstrated by the doctor , who reminds her how ill she was at his loss . The doctor asks her to look on the picture of " Love , Poverty , aud Purity " in thc girl , and adds her disease is a complication of maladies incidental to virtue . Of course Mimi forgives everyone before she dies in Leo ' s arms . VVe cannot single anyone out as superior in acting . The whole

cast is so good . Mr . Henry Neville , as Sandy , Mr . Cooper , as Dr . McElrath , Mr . Denny , as Fnrridgc ^ Miss Carlottc Addison , as Maaeppa ( the amusing character ) , Miss Carlottc Leclercq , and Mrs . Bernard-Beere , as the Lady Maude Kennedy , together with those we mentioned before-, deserve all the praise onccan bestow . As our clerical friend said , the piece may have a long run , in spite of its unfavourable criticism . I 3 ro . Dion Boucicault has given us another good comedy from his fertile brain .

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BIRTHS . BRIGHTEN . —On the 11 th inst ., at 95 , Blenheim-crescent , VV ., thc wife of Bro . Charles Ricard Bri ghten of a daughter . ' Cox . —On the nth inst ., at 3 , Dean-street , Park-lane , VV .

the wife of Mr . Frederick Augustus Cox , M . R . C . S . Eng ., of a son . HAWARD . —On the 13 thinst ., at iG , Savile-row , Burlingtongardens , the wife of Mr . Warrington Haward F . R . C . S ., of a son . . '

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Winchester , the wife of Mr . VV . II . Teschemaker of a daughter . THO . M . —On the 13 th inst ., at 29 S , St . Vincent-street , Glasgow , the wife of Mr . Robert Wilson Thorn , of a daughter . WARREN . —On the nth inst ., at 3 , Glynde-terracc , Lavender-hill , Clapham , the wife of Mr . John Warren , of a son .

MARRIAGE . MORGAN—BAXTER . —On the 15 th inst ., at St . Judc's , Kcnsal Green , VV ., by Bro . the Rev . T . VV . Morris , M . A ., William Wray Morgan , J . W . 1107 , to Emma , Grace , second daughter of George Thos . Baxter , Esq .

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JONES . —On the nth inst ., at Fir Grove , near Ruthin , the Rev . James Jones , M . A ., of Jesus College , Oxford , in his 79 th year . MOON . —On the 12 th inst ., at 14 S , Caniden-grove North , Peckham , Mr . Richard Moon , aged 67 . MORTON . —On thc 13 th inst ., at Earl ' s-court-gardens , Harriette Anne , widow of the Rev . Ralph C . Morton , aged So .

PURDY . —On the gth inst ., at 173 , Downham-road , N ., Bro . Purdy , P . M . and Secretary Finsbury Lodge . ROE , —On the nth inst ., at Warrior-square , St . Leonard ' son-Sea , Mr . Henry Roe , aged S 7 . STEVENS . —On the 12 th inst ., at 7 , St . John ' s-street , Clerkenwell , Alfred Edwin , the son of William and Caroline Stevens , aged 25 years .

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