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Officers—all true and good men—matters must fall out advantageously . It is needless to say that the response to this toast was such as it deserved to be . Bro . BROAVN , in returning thanks on behalf of the Grand Officers , said , he really , though much obliged' to the brethren for their approval , felt that he especially little deserved so marked an expression of it . He was only a nine-years' Mason , : and there were many older and worthier Masons present ,

doubtless , than himself . It was true he had worked hard for Masonry , and that probably was partly the reason why lie had the honour of holding his present high position in the Craft , thanks also to the generosity of their Provincial Grand Master . But . he would say this to the brethren—if all in Masonry would work with the same steadfastness and energy which they brought to bear on the affairs of every-day life—the result could not hut be favourable to the Order and to themselves . On behalf of the Grand Officers he tendered their best thanks for the kind

feelings expressed towards them , Bro . Callan gave the ballad of " Polly Perkins" iu so admirable a manner that it was with difficulty the brethren could be persuaded to let him escape without an encore . The PROV . G . MASTER in proposing the next toast—the health of the brethren who had so eminently conduced to the harmony of the evening—said he would couple with this the name of Bro . Roberts , who was always foremost in promoting

anything having for its object the general good of Freemasonry . It was well known that Lodge Star of the East had done themselves the honour to elect Bro . Roberts an honorary member of their loclge , and well had he deserved it . Bro . Roberts was always ready to lend a hand , too , in making our evenings pleasant , and the brethren with him who had so essentially promoted the harmony of the evening , were fully deserving of our best thanks . The toast was very warmly received .

Bro . ROBERTS , in returning thanks , said he did so with much pleasure , but lie would say there was hardly one present whom he had not known other than a promoter of harmony also . If the toast which had iust been proposed was to be taken as

referring in any special way to himself he was glad to hnd that his pugnacious spirit , which showed itself sometimes even against strict propriety , was appreciated ; for he never got up to enunciate that which he did not fully believe to be right . ( Applause . ) He conceived his election as an honorary member of Star in the East to be one of the highest honours he had ever received next to that of being elected the Master of a lodge ; and such rewards could only make hiin , if possible , more zealous for

Freemasonry in tlie future . ( Applause . ) The favourite glee of " Spring ' s Delights" was then sung by Bros . Kelvey , Boberts , AA'iflrgs , Callan , Eiseley , and AVyman , greatly to the satisfaction of the brethren , After which the toast of the Grand Stewards Avas proposed by the PROA ' . G . MASTER , who pointed out that the brethren would be neglecting a duty ancl a pleasure to omit this toast . They wero all sensible of the success which had this evening attended the efforts of Bro . AA'ilson and his co-adjutors in seeing

the creature comforts of the brethren so well provided for . He must say that the entire arrangements reflected the highest credit upon the Grand Stewards , and he was personally aware that Bro . AA'ilson had bestowed a very great amount of care and attention to insure a successful result . There was every evidence that the present Grand Stewards would be no less successful than their predecessors had been , and those to whom much of the success of a very agreeable evening was clue , he

Avould call upon tho brethren to drink heartily to the toast of the Grand Stewards . Bro . WILSON , in returning thanks , said , it was very gratifying to himself and bis fellow Grand Stewards to find that their endeavours to please the brethren had been successful . They would continue to do their utmost for the comfort of the brethren of Grand Lodge , Our obliing and indefatigable Bro . CallanAvho must have

g , been almost worn out by the repeated calls on him , favoured the company with the " Stirrup Cup , " sung in a most spirited manner ; after which the usual final toasts Avere proposed , ancl the brethren separated at a late hour after a most agreeable reunion .

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THOUGHT AND FEEM 2 ?& . —The rose on the cheek and the canker at the heart do not flourish at the same time ; and he Avho has much to think of must take many things to heart .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

The Liberators of Ital y By Dr . E . H . NOLAN . Parts , 5 , 6 r and 7 . London : Jas . S . Vii'fcue . AVe have already spoken in terms of approbation of tlie previous parts of this Avork . "VVe need , therefore , now only reiterate that the Avork is carefully produced , and appears to be written with the utmost impartiality . The history of Garibaldi is continued , and is brought down

to the period of his entry into Naples , at the head only of a small escort , in the autumn of 1859 , and which , AA'hilst it cost a too deluded king a croAvn , did so much , towards consolidating the kingdom of Italy , which has yet , Ave fear , some troublous times before it ere it can talce its proper rank in the Avorld . The illustrations of the parts before ns are a portrait of Count Cavour , Avho

any one might take as the A-ery beau ideal of a Avell-todo Englishman ; a portrait of Victor Emmanuel , looking too much the king and too little the Avarrior ; and a delicious view of Venice , by BradshaAV , Avhich makes us grieve that so noble a heritage is withheld from its rightful owners and best friends .

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

EOYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION . A pretty operetta , entitled " The Sleeping Queen , " the music of which is by Mr . Bulfe , and the libretto by Mr . H . Farnie , has been produced at this favourite place of amusement with welldeserved success . The scene of the story is laid in France , where a clashing young gallant , named Philippe d'Aquilar ( Mr . T . \\ hiliin ) , au exile from Spain because of political offences committed by bis father , saves the life of the young Queen of Leon

( Miss d'lSste Finkyson ) , wlio is also residing at the French Court . The lady and her preserver , who met for tho first time in the hunting field , become mutually enamoured , but the gentleman is for a long time ignorant of the exalted rank of the lady who has excited so deep an interest in his heart . On the evening preceding the day that lias been fixed for the young officer ' s departure for foreign service among the Moors , he sees the Queen asleepandavailing himself of the happy opportunit

, , y , he ventures to kiss her cheek . At the very moment when he is thus pleasantly engaged his enemy , tho Regent ( Mr . R . Wilkinson ) , enters , and , indignantly resenting the affront ( for so he interprets it ) offered to royalty , he orders Philippe under arrest . This awkward event gives rise to serious complications , and

some exciting scenes ensue ; but Philippe has a firm friend in the Queen , who lays a trap for the marplot , into which he tumbles head foremost . Ho has an appointment that same night with a certain Donna Agnes ( Miss Poole ) . When the time comes for keeping this rendezvous , the Queen takes tho place of her attendant , and , disguised as her , receives the salute of the Regent , who , on discovering the true state of the case , is appalled to find that he has himself been guilty of the same

treason he so sternly denounced in Philippe . Some amusing incidents follow ; but eventually all comes right . Both offenders are pardoned , ancl Philippe is married to the Queen . The music of this merry little piece is gay , graceful , ancl melodious . Among the best of the songs , with which the dialogue is copiously interspersed , are " The Noontide Dream , " a charming serenade ; "The King of Arragon" a spirited duet cleverly

, , very rendered ; and a trio , entitled " Most Awful Sight , " sung with excellent effect hy the Queen , the Regent , and Agnes . The appointments are both costly and appropriate ; and the scenery , by Mr . J . O'Connor , is very urighfc ^ and pretty . A comic adaptation from M . Offenbach , by Mr . German Eeed , called "Too Many Cooks , " brings the evening's entertainment to a pleasant conclusion .

NEW ROYALTY THEATRE . This exceedingly pretty and fashionable theatre has just been re-opened for the season . During the recess extensive alterations ancl improvements have been made . An entirely new box and stall entrance , which Avas much needed , has been constructed , ancl tbe theatre itself has been remodelled and redecorated , and it now presents a pretty appearance and is very comfortable . The services of Mr . F . C . Burnard have been