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universality of Masonry . The writer , an old Mason , stood beside the grave , an " near him a fine specimen of a British sailor . Our scribe had a bunch of acacia in his hand , when the sailor asked for a piece , and when asked what he wanted it for , he said , " To drop it in a brother ' s grave . " He—the sailor—said afterwards

that he belonged to the Adams Lodge , No . 159 , at Chatham , and hearing that a brother was to be buried that day , and being in the neighbourhood , he attended to pay the last tribute of respect to a departed brother , so let us say , as Shelley wrote of Keats : " He bas outsoared the shadow of our ni

ght—Envy , and calumny , and hate , and pain—And that unrest which men miscall delight Can touch him not and torture not again . ***** , Awake him not ; surely he takes his fill Of deep and liquid rest—forgetful of all ill . "

BRO . GEORGE HEMMENS , 610 . A widely-respected , a rnuch-beloved , and promising young brother has just passed away in the person of Bro . George Henry Hemmens , who entered the Grand Lodge above on the 3 rd inst . He was only 24 years of age when " God ' s finger touched him and he slept , " and it is a matter of sincere regret that he will be known to us no more in this world . His love for Freemasonry began in

youth , and at the earliest possible moment , he was initiated in the Colston Lodge , No . 610 , in the Province of Bristol , in which lodge his late respected father had been initiated before him . So early was his entrance into Freemasonry , that , if our memory is accurate , we believe the 21 st anniversary of his birth came between the time of proposition and the day of initiation I The appreciative regard he inherited and evinced for Freemasonry amounted to a loving veneration , for he

found its teachings congenial to his mind , and its principles suited and adapted to his nature . He delighted in Craft Masonry , and was a regular attendant as far as health and circumstances would permit . He was particularly fond of the working in the Mark Degree , to which he was advanced in Lyegrove Lodge , 218 , in the Province of Gloucestershire . During the short time he worked in the latter Degree , he rose to some distinction , and held , we believe , the office of Deacon at the time

of his death . Young , active , and energetic , he became a good all-round athlete , and was a smart and successful figure in the football and cricket fields , and the winning of more than one match has been indebted to his aid . In politics , he was a staunch Conservative , and his father and Bro . Sir Edward S . Hill , Prov . G . M . for South Wales , were fast friends . He found , or rather made , time to become an active and efficient member of the Artillery Volunteer Corps , and here his

genial manner was appreciated by his comrades . He was a sound Churchman , and evinced a lively interest in the church of his parish , where his father had served as Warden for many years . By the early departure of our brother , we are reminded that no sooner do we begin life , than death begins to follow us . borne on the wings of time , whose scythe is ever cutting short our strings of moments . Bro . Hemmens was in the skilful professional hands of Dr . Wallace

and Dr . Mitchell-Clarke , and on his proceeding to Bournemouth some months ago he was attended by Dr . Love . Here he stayed with Bro . Evans at the Granville Hotel , and here he received every kindness and every attention that was possible . At Bournemouth he passed away . The insidious disease tuberculosis had marked him for her own , and we only know that he lived respected and died regretted—died as all nature dies and lives again , shewing that this world is but

the tilling ground of Heaven , " The briefer life the earlier immortality ! " Let the sprig of acacia which has been placed in the right hand of our brother who has gone before tend to remind us , as our Masonic teachings ever do , of the frailty of man and the humanity of all things . Among the Masonic jewels of our departed brother were to be found friendship , morality , and brotherly love , and by these pure emanations of earthly goodness he will be long and affectionately

remembered . It has been the pleasure of the Almighty Architect to call him hence , and he has become " Like the stars by day , withdiawn from mortal eye ; but not extinct , he holds his way in glory through the sky . " Let our compassion and condolence , like the acacia , drop tenderly and sympathetically towards the mother of our good friend and to his sister , and to that other dear sister who was to have been his wife , may they and other near and

dear relatives receive that comfort and consolation which i t is not in the power of earthly hands or minds to bestow or impart . The tolling of the bell of St . Paul ' s , Bedminster , on Monday afternoon , announced the sad intelligence that the mortal remains of one of our young brothers were about to be laid to rest . From Bournemouth the body had been conveyed to the residence of the deceased , Calabar House , Coronation-road , Bristol . From here

the funeral took place , leaving at two o ' clock . The cortege consisted of an open hearse and several mourning coaches . On the line of route the blinds were drawn , and in the neighbourhood of Bedminster , where Bro . Hemmens has long been known in business , black shutters were exhibited at many of the shops . The first part ofthe ceremony was held at St . Paul ' s , Bedminster , where the deceased had been a constant worshipper , and where for years his father had been warden .

The procession was met at the church door by the Rev . J . H . Ellaby ( the officiating clergyman ) , Mr . C . Ball ( ex-Churchwarden ) , Mr . Churchwarden Gardiner , and other officers . A large number of people hid gathered both in the body and gallery of the church . After the solemn strains of the organ had died away , the beautiful hymn , " Brief life is here our portion , " was sung , and the first part of the Church service was impressively gone through . The procession

reformed , and proceeded to Arne ' s Vale Cemetery , where the Rev . Ellaby , with much feeling , conducted the concluding part of the service . The removal of the violet embroidered pall disclosed a coffin of polished oak , with a brass breastplate bearing this inscription , " George Henry Hemmens , died 3 rd of May , 18 99 Aged 24 years . " After the body had been consigned to the grave , numerous

brethren of the Masonic Fraternity , in passing to view the coffin for the last time , dropped in their sprigs of acacia . A large quantity of people had found or made their way to the cemetery to pay a last sad token of respect . In the mourning coaches and carriages were the relatives and friends of the family , and these included Mr .

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John R . Hemmens , Mr . James Hemmens , Mr . Fred Hemmens , and Mr . Tom Hemmens ( brothers ); Mr . Tom Hemmens ( brother-in-law ) ; Mr . W . R . J . Hemmens , E . H . Hemmens , L . Cowcill , F . W . Mapson , M . O . McAuliffe , J . McCarthy , B . Hall , W . Stephens , G . Tallach , F . Thomas , F . Bennett , A . A . Sage , A . Whittington , and others . The Masonic brethren besides those included with the relatives were Bros . Ireland ,

Buswell , Mr . T . H . Gilley , and Mr . A . J . Tonkin ( uncles ); Messrs . C . H . Attwood ( for many years in the employ of the firm ) , H . G . Harris , H . E . Hemmens , and L . J . Hemmens ( cousins ) ; E . E . T . Matthews , H . Burland , A . W . Hawley , J . W . Stone . H . J . Savery , A . E . Denby , T . Neale , C . H . Harding , and J . Owner , P . M . 610 , & c , and from the Lye Grove Mark Lodge , No . 218 . Not only was the colfin covered with wreaths , crosses and other emblems in choice white flowers ,

but the top of the open funeral car was also covered , and these must serve in some faint measure to express the esteem in which Bro . Hemmens was held . They weresentfrom Mr . andMrs . Palmer ; Mrs . R . and Mrs . M . ; Mr . and Mrs . Warriner ; the Bedminster Cricket Club ; the Lye Grove Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 218 ; Mr . R . H . Bunn , M . White , "Aunt Louisa , " "Bess and Bob , " Mr . and Mrs . Wadley ; Mr . and Mrs . George Harris ; Bro . Stone , Dr . Wallace , Mr .

Greenway and family ; 'Flo ., " "Tom ard Daisy , " the Family , Mr . and Mrs Dunscombe ; Mr . T . Hemmens and family ; Mr . and Mrs . T . H . Gilley ; " Uncle Charlie and Aunt Carrie ; " "Jim and Carrie Gilley ; " " Uncle William , " "Aunt Sallie , " Alf and Louie ; " Uncle George W . Stonelake , Mr . and Mrs . C . H . Attwood ; F . Bennett , A . Whittington , Mrs . Harris and family ; M . O . McAuMe . Mr . and Mrs . Evans ; and others .

BRO . E . W . ALLEN . The death occurred on the 4 th inst ., at his residence , Honor Oak , of Bro . E . W . Allen , publisher , of 4 , Ave Maria-lane . The deceased commenced business with his late uncle , Mr . James Allen , in Warwick-lane , in 1854 , removing 10 years later to the present premises in Ave Maria-lane . During the whole of his business career Bro . Allen enjoyed the best of health . To his employees he was a generous master , and he was very strongly opposed to Sunday labour . He was

a Freemason of many years standing , and was much respected by the members of the Phcenix Lodge , of which he was a Past Master . The deceased , who was 67 years of age , leaves a widow but no family . The funeral took place on Tuesday at Norwood Cemetery , a choral service being held previously in St . Augustine ' s Church , Honor Oak , at which Bro . Allen was a regular attendant . There were present at the cemetery a number of the old employees of the deceased , together with many Masonic brethren . Floral tributes were sent by many friends .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

St . Salem Preceptory , No . 15 . The installation meeting was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Macclesfield Arms Hotel , Macclesfield , when Sir Knight James Cookson , E . C ., was , for the second year , installed as E . P . by Sir Knight J . F . May , P . E . C , & c . After the ceremony of installation , Comp . Richmond , who had been elected at a previous meeting , was admitted and received

the honour of a Knight Templar . Sir Knights Edwin Crewand Williams were appointed as Constables , Sir Knight Astle was elected Treasurer , and Sir Knight J . Crowther was invested again as Registrar . Sir Knights Thomas Foskitt and Mason were also in attendance . After the preceptory was closed , the sir knights adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

Gwent Preceptory , No . 115 . The inauguration meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Newport , on the 2 Sth ult . The knights having formed the arch of steel , the E . P . Sir Knight S . G . Homfray , Prov ist Cons ., entered and took his seat , the officers present being Sir Knights J . H . Taylor , PE . P , ; W . H . Williams , ist Cons . ; E . C . Newby , 2 nd Cons . ; E . J . Whitley , Chap . ; S . Dean , I ' reas . ; T . P . Garrett , Reg . ; F . J . Roberts , Herald ; P . L . Atkinson , 2 nd S . B . ; and Dr . De Vere Hunt , Capt . of Guard . The ballot having

proved favourable , Comps . C . C . Powell , H . Frazer , Cirl Carls ; n , and L . II . Hornby , were at ly installed by the E . P ., then Sir Knight W . IL Willi ims , ist Cons ., presented by the E . P ., was inaugurated by Sir Knight j . H . Taylor , P . E . P ., in a mast impressive manner . The E . P . then invested his oflicers as follows : Sir Knights S . G . Homfray , P . E . P . ; C . E . Newby , ist Cons . ; R . A . Forsyth , 2 nd Cons . ; E . J . Whitley , Chap . ; S . Dean , Treas . ; T . P . Garrett , Reg . ; F . J . Roberts , Marshal ; J . H . Taylor , P . E . P .. Almoner ; IC . VV . Schofield , Herald ; P . L . Atkinson , ist Std . Br . ; Dr . De

Vere Hunt , 2 nd Std . Br . ; H . Peach , C . of G . ; E . J . Richards , Org . ; and E . VV . Evans , Guard . A telegram was received from V . E . Prov . Prior , Col . Thrale-Perkins , apologising for non-attendance . After some formal business , the Preceptory was closed . Soon after a Priory of Knights of Malta was held , Sir Knights J . H . Taylor , P . E . P .,

Prior ; E . W . Evans , P . E . P ., Marshal ; Dr . De Vere Hunt , Capt . Gen . ; S . G . Homfray , P . E . P . ; F . J . Roberts , F . Martin , H . Frazer , and C . Carlsen , having received the Mediterranean Pass were admitted to the Order . Guards to the Banners were B . Knight Dr . De Vere Hunt , L . Knight P . L . Atkinson , D . Knight E . C . Newby , R . Knisht E . I . Whitley , and A . Knight T . P . Garrett . 'Ihe accoladj having been given

by the E . Piior , Sir Knight J . 11 . Taylor , the priory was closed . The iir knights adjourned to the Westgite Hotsl for dinner , where an excellent menu was gone through . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

« THE Ri'MAlNl . N'fi three matinees of "Robespierre , " announced at the Lyceum Theatre , are to be for the present postponed , as it is found that two men performances in one day are too exacting for Bro . Sir Henry Irving . Those holding seats for tomorrow ( Saturday morning ) and the two following Saturday mornings will have their money returned on application to the BJX Ollice . I'he nightly performances , of course , go on as usual , and the play is having a great success .

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universality of Masonry . The writer , an old Mason , stood beside the grave , an " near him a fine specimen of a British sailor . Our scribe had a bunch of acacia in his hand , when the sailor asked for a piece , and when asked what he wanted it for , he said , " To drop it in a brother ' s grave . " He—the sailor—said afterwards

that he belonged to the Adams Lodge , No . 159 , at Chatham , and hearing that a brother was to be buried that day , and being in the neighbourhood , he attended to pay the last tribute of respect to a departed brother , so let us say , as Shelley wrote of Keats : " He bas outsoared the shadow of our ni

ght—Envy , and calumny , and hate , and pain—And that unrest which men miscall delight Can touch him not and torture not again . ***** , Awake him not ; surely he takes his fill Of deep and liquid rest—forgetful of all ill . "

BRO . GEORGE HEMMENS , 610 . A widely-respected , a rnuch-beloved , and promising young brother has just passed away in the person of Bro . George Henry Hemmens , who entered the Grand Lodge above on the 3 rd inst . He was only 24 years of age when " God ' s finger touched him and he slept , " and it is a matter of sincere regret that he will be known to us no more in this world . His love for Freemasonry began in

youth , and at the earliest possible moment , he was initiated in the Colston Lodge , No . 610 , in the Province of Bristol , in which lodge his late respected father had been initiated before him . So early was his entrance into Freemasonry , that , if our memory is accurate , we believe the 21 st anniversary of his birth came between the time of proposition and the day of initiation I The appreciative regard he inherited and evinced for Freemasonry amounted to a loving veneration , for he

found its teachings congenial to his mind , and its principles suited and adapted to his nature . He delighted in Craft Masonry , and was a regular attendant as far as health and circumstances would permit . He was particularly fond of the working in the Mark Degree , to which he was advanced in Lyegrove Lodge , 218 , in the Province of Gloucestershire . During the short time he worked in the latter Degree , he rose to some distinction , and held , we believe , the office of Deacon at the time

of his death . Young , active , and energetic , he became a good all-round athlete , and was a smart and successful figure in the football and cricket fields , and the winning of more than one match has been indebted to his aid . In politics , he was a staunch Conservative , and his father and Bro . Sir Edward S . Hill , Prov . G . M . for South Wales , were fast friends . He found , or rather made , time to become an active and efficient member of the Artillery Volunteer Corps , and here his

genial manner was appreciated by his comrades . He was a sound Churchman , and evinced a lively interest in the church of his parish , where his father had served as Warden for many years . By the early departure of our brother , we are reminded that no sooner do we begin life , than death begins to follow us . borne on the wings of time , whose scythe is ever cutting short our strings of moments . Bro . Hemmens was in the skilful professional hands of Dr . Wallace

and Dr . Mitchell-Clarke , and on his proceeding to Bournemouth some months ago he was attended by Dr . Love . Here he stayed with Bro . Evans at the Granville Hotel , and here he received every kindness and every attention that was possible . At Bournemouth he passed away . The insidious disease tuberculosis had marked him for her own , and we only know that he lived respected and died regretted—died as all nature dies and lives again , shewing that this world is but

the tilling ground of Heaven , " The briefer life the earlier immortality ! " Let the sprig of acacia which has been placed in the right hand of our brother who has gone before tend to remind us , as our Masonic teachings ever do , of the frailty of man and the humanity of all things . Among the Masonic jewels of our departed brother were to be found friendship , morality , and brotherly love , and by these pure emanations of earthly goodness he will be long and affectionately

remembered . It has been the pleasure of the Almighty Architect to call him hence , and he has become " Like the stars by day , withdiawn from mortal eye ; but not extinct , he holds his way in glory through the sky . " Let our compassion and condolence , like the acacia , drop tenderly and sympathetically towards the mother of our good friend and to his sister , and to that other dear sister who was to have been his wife , may they and other near and

dear relatives receive that comfort and consolation which i t is not in the power of earthly hands or minds to bestow or impart . The tolling of the bell of St . Paul ' s , Bedminster , on Monday afternoon , announced the sad intelligence that the mortal remains of one of our young brothers were about to be laid to rest . From Bournemouth the body had been conveyed to the residence of the deceased , Calabar House , Coronation-road , Bristol . From here

the funeral took place , leaving at two o ' clock . The cortege consisted of an open hearse and several mourning coaches . On the line of route the blinds were drawn , and in the neighbourhood of Bedminster , where Bro . Hemmens has long been known in business , black shutters were exhibited at many of the shops . The first part ofthe ceremony was held at St . Paul ' s , Bedminster , where the deceased had been a constant worshipper , and where for years his father had been warden .

The procession was met at the church door by the Rev . J . H . Ellaby ( the officiating clergyman ) , Mr . C . Ball ( ex-Churchwarden ) , Mr . Churchwarden Gardiner , and other officers . A large number of people hid gathered both in the body and gallery of the church . After the solemn strains of the organ had died away , the beautiful hymn , " Brief life is here our portion , " was sung , and the first part of the Church service was impressively gone through . The procession

reformed , and proceeded to Arne ' s Vale Cemetery , where the Rev . Ellaby , with much feeling , conducted the concluding part of the service . The removal of the violet embroidered pall disclosed a coffin of polished oak , with a brass breastplate bearing this inscription , " George Henry Hemmens , died 3 rd of May , 18 99 Aged 24 years . " After the body had been consigned to the grave , numerous

brethren of the Masonic Fraternity , in passing to view the coffin for the last time , dropped in their sprigs of acacia . A large quantity of people had found or made their way to the cemetery to pay a last sad token of respect . In the mourning coaches and carriages were the relatives and friends of the family , and these included Mr .

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John R . Hemmens , Mr . James Hemmens , Mr . Fred Hemmens , and Mr . Tom Hemmens ( brothers ); Mr . Tom Hemmens ( brother-in-law ) ; Mr . W . R . J . Hemmens , E . H . Hemmens , L . Cowcill , F . W . Mapson , M . O . McAuliffe , J . McCarthy , B . Hall , W . Stephens , G . Tallach , F . Thomas , F . Bennett , A . A . Sage , A . Whittington , and others . The Masonic brethren besides those included with the relatives were Bros . Ireland ,

Buswell , Mr . T . H . Gilley , and Mr . A . J . Tonkin ( uncles ); Messrs . C . H . Attwood ( for many years in the employ of the firm ) , H . G . Harris , H . E . Hemmens , and L . J . Hemmens ( cousins ) ; E . E . T . Matthews , H . Burland , A . W . Hawley , J . W . Stone . H . J . Savery , A . E . Denby , T . Neale , C . H . Harding , and J . Owner , P . M . 610 , & c , and from the Lye Grove Mark Lodge , No . 218 . Not only was the colfin covered with wreaths , crosses and other emblems in choice white flowers ,

but the top of the open funeral car was also covered , and these must serve in some faint measure to express the esteem in which Bro . Hemmens was held . They weresentfrom Mr . andMrs . Palmer ; Mrs . R . and Mrs . M . ; Mr . and Mrs . Warriner ; the Bedminster Cricket Club ; the Lye Grove Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 218 ; Mr . R . H . Bunn , M . White , "Aunt Louisa , " "Bess and Bob , " Mr . and Mrs . Wadley ; Mr . and Mrs . George Harris ; Bro . Stone , Dr . Wallace , Mr .

Greenway and family ; 'Flo ., " "Tom ard Daisy , " the Family , Mr . and Mrs Dunscombe ; Mr . T . Hemmens and family ; Mr . and Mrs . T . H . Gilley ; " Uncle Charlie and Aunt Carrie ; " "Jim and Carrie Gilley ; " " Uncle William , " "Aunt Sallie , " Alf and Louie ; " Uncle George W . Stonelake , Mr . and Mrs . C . H . Attwood ; F . Bennett , A . Whittington , Mrs . Harris and family ; M . O . McAuMe . Mr . and Mrs . Evans ; and others .

BRO . E . W . ALLEN . The death occurred on the 4 th inst ., at his residence , Honor Oak , of Bro . E . W . Allen , publisher , of 4 , Ave Maria-lane . The deceased commenced business with his late uncle , Mr . James Allen , in Warwick-lane , in 1854 , removing 10 years later to the present premises in Ave Maria-lane . During the whole of his business career Bro . Allen enjoyed the best of health . To his employees he was a generous master , and he was very strongly opposed to Sunday labour . He was

a Freemason of many years standing , and was much respected by the members of the Phcenix Lodge , of which he was a Past Master . The deceased , who was 67 years of age , leaves a widow but no family . The funeral took place on Tuesday at Norwood Cemetery , a choral service being held previously in St . Augustine ' s Church , Honor Oak , at which Bro . Allen was a regular attendant . There were present at the cemetery a number of the old employees of the deceased , together with many Masonic brethren . Floral tributes were sent by many friends .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

St . Salem Preceptory , No . 15 . The installation meeting was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Macclesfield Arms Hotel , Macclesfield , when Sir Knight James Cookson , E . C ., was , for the second year , installed as E . P . by Sir Knight J . F . May , P . E . C , & c . After the ceremony of installation , Comp . Richmond , who had been elected at a previous meeting , was admitted and received

the honour of a Knight Templar . Sir Knights Edwin Crewand Williams were appointed as Constables , Sir Knight Astle was elected Treasurer , and Sir Knight J . Crowther was invested again as Registrar . Sir Knights Thomas Foskitt and Mason were also in attendance . After the preceptory was closed , the sir knights adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

Gwent Preceptory , No . 115 . The inauguration meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Newport , on the 2 Sth ult . The knights having formed the arch of steel , the E . P . Sir Knight S . G . Homfray , Prov ist Cons ., entered and took his seat , the officers present being Sir Knights J . H . Taylor , PE . P , ; W . H . Williams , ist Cons . ; E . C . Newby , 2 nd Cons . ; E . J . Whitley , Chap . ; S . Dean , I ' reas . ; T . P . Garrett , Reg . ; F . J . Roberts , Herald ; P . L . Atkinson , 2 nd S . B . ; and Dr . De Vere Hunt , Capt . of Guard . The ballot having

proved favourable , Comps . C . C . Powell , H . Frazer , Cirl Carls ; n , and L . II . Hornby , were at ly installed by the E . P ., then Sir Knight W . IL Willi ims , ist Cons ., presented by the E . P ., was inaugurated by Sir Knight j . H . Taylor , P . E . P ., in a mast impressive manner . The E . P . then invested his oflicers as follows : Sir Knights S . G . Homfray , P . E . P . ; C . E . Newby , ist Cons . ; R . A . Forsyth , 2 nd Cons . ; E . J . Whitley , Chap . ; S . Dean , Treas . ; T . P . Garrett , Reg . ; F . J . Roberts , Marshal ; J . H . Taylor , P . E . P .. Almoner ; IC . VV . Schofield , Herald ; P . L . Atkinson , ist Std . Br . ; Dr . De

Vere Hunt , 2 nd Std . Br . ; H . Peach , C . of G . ; E . J . Richards , Org . ; and E . VV . Evans , Guard . A telegram was received from V . E . Prov . Prior , Col . Thrale-Perkins , apologising for non-attendance . After some formal business , the Preceptory was closed . Soon after a Priory of Knights of Malta was held , Sir Knights J . H . Taylor , P . E . P .,

Prior ; E . W . Evans , P . E . P ., Marshal ; Dr . De Vere Hunt , Capt . Gen . ; S . G . Homfray , P . E . P . ; F . J . Roberts , F . Martin , H . Frazer , and C . Carlsen , having received the Mediterranean Pass were admitted to the Order . Guards to the Banners were B . Knight Dr . De Vere Hunt , L . Knight P . L . Atkinson , D . Knight E . C . Newby , R . Knisht E . I . Whitley , and A . Knight T . P . Garrett . 'Ihe accoladj having been given

by the E . Piior , Sir Knight J . 11 . Taylor , the priory was closed . The iir knights adjourned to the Westgite Hotsl for dinner , where an excellent menu was gone through . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

« THE Ri'MAlNl . N'fi three matinees of "Robespierre , " announced at the Lyceum Theatre , are to be for the present postponed , as it is found that two men performances in one day are too exacting for Bro . Sir Henry Irving . Those holding seats for tomorrow ( Saturday morning ) and the two following Saturday mornings will have their money returned on application to the BJX Ollice . I'he nightly performances , of course , go on as usual , and the play is having a great success .

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