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[Saturday, 
M. Aguado, arc favourable specimens of the art, though 
rather theatrical in their composition. 113. Virginia 
Water, Windsor, calofype, A. Rosling. 110. Copy of 
bas-relievos in terra cotta and ivory carvings, collodion, 
F. Bedford. 257. The Alscott Park Buffet, collodion, 
F. S. Archer. 363. Copy of a bust, wax-paper proof, 
Aner, are mong the most striking pictures exhibited. The 
portraits taken by the photogrnphic agency, possess a 
great advantage over daguerreotypes ; they can he looked 
at and seen in any light, while care and skill in taking 
them will produce the appearance of engraving. There arc 
several etchings exhibited for the purpose of showing that 
the science might bo applied to the illustrating of hooks, as 
from one original innumerable duplicates may he obtained. 
Several stands of stereoscopes have been contributed by 
Messrs. Claudet, Mayall, and Beard. On first regarding 
the subjects through the medium of the stereoscope, the 
spectator cannot help imagining that he is looking upon a 
highly-finished model, so completely is the effect of round- 
ness produced. Some excellent portraits by the gentlemen 
named illustrate the powers of the stereoscope. The 
exhibition is ono in which the lovers of art will find ample 
entertainment and gratification. 
At tup. Bromfton County Couht last week, Miss 
Harriett Gordon, an nctress of the Mnrylebonc Theatre, sued 
Mr. Farrcn, comedian, and Into lessee of the Olympic, to 
recover 4l. "3s. 4il., being five nights’ salary at the rate of 
51. 5s. per week, ns first singing actress at the Olympic. 
The action was one of a peculiar nature, and of great im- 
portance to the whole of the theatrical profession: indeed, it 
was a contested point between lessees and managers on the 
one side, and performers on the other. It cutno to this, 
whether managers could, afier engaging actresses for a 
season, or for a specified time on contract, close their theatres, 
and dismiss the performers without paying them their full 
salaries up to the termination of the time agreed upon. On 
the 26th of August 1832, Miss Gordon was engaged by Mr. 
Farren for the Olympic, and the engagement was not to 
terminnto until the 28tli of September 1833, when Mr. 
Farren’s lesseeship would terminate. From some freak of 
Mr. Farren’s he closed his theutro a week before the termi- 
nation of the agreement, and thus deprived bis client and 
the other performers of five night’s salary. The judge said, 
the defendant was not justified, or at liberty, to discharge the 
plaintiff as he did. Judgment for the plaintiff with costs. 
The court was densely filled by members of the various 
theatres. 
Sir Henry R. Bishop, the Professor of Music at 
Oxford, intends giving n popular musical lecture at the 
Shirc-liall, on Tuesday, the loth of February, end the pro- 
ceeds are to be devoted, we understand, towards the formation 
of a Musical Library, for the use of the Festival class, now 
under the direction of Mr. Araolt. To induco an early 
application for tickets, it is intended toglvc the first hundred 
applied for the privilege of reserved scats. Mr. Waring, 
bookseller, will receive the names of applicants. 
Christchurch. — Boscombe Lodge, thoseut of Sir Percy 
Shelley, Bart., bus been of late the scene of mucli gaiety and 
attraction. Boscombe Lodge, within the last few years was 
purchased by Sir Percy, since which extensive alterations 
have been made, one of which is tho erection of a commodious 
and tustofully-decorated private theatre, tho scenery being 
painted by Sir Percy Shelley, and the greater part new very 
recently. A great improvement has also been effected this 
season by the introduction of gas, a gasometer having been 
erected expressly for the supply of gas to tho mansion and 
theatre. On Tuesday evening a large assembly of tho gentry 
ond nobility of the neighbourhood attended to witness tho 
following admirably-performed pieces, by Sir Percy and 
Lady Shelley and visitors at Boscombe:— First, tho farce of 
“ Chaos is come again ; or, the Race Bull,” followed by tho 
romantic melo-drama of '• Carlmilhaii,” versified and 
adapted expressly for this theutro by Sir P. Shelley, 
from the melo-drama of the same name by Mr. Fitzhal), 
concluding with the laughable farce of “ Box and Cox.” 
The scenery was particularly attractive : the principal scenes 
were— A Romantic Bay in the Island of Skerry — The ex- 
terior of the Golden Lobster — The Cavern of the Nikkur 
Holl — A Chapel in the Castle ol Noss. Nearly 100 of the 
tradesmen and farmers were invited to witness the performance 
on jWeducsday evening, after which they partook of an 
elegant repast, liberally supplied in the mansion of the 
worthy baronet, returning borne at an early hour of the 
morning, well pleased with tho evening’s amusemonts. Mr. 
C. Plunkett, manager of the Canterbury theatre, was acting 
and stage manager. 
Jfmnmsonrj nni Hasonir $uttllignur. 
Monday, 6th February, No. 23, Freemasons’ Tavern — 
No. 82, London Tavern — No. 86, Amlerton’s Hotel — No. 
107, Radley’s Hotel — No. 168, Builders’ Arms, Ilussell- 
street, Chelsea — No. 223, White Ilart, Bishopsgato-atrcet — 
No. 257, George and Vulture — No. 318, Freemasons' 
Tavern. 
Tuesday, 7th, No. 9, Freemasons’ Tavern — No. 18, 
London Tavern — No. 33, Chequers, Providmico-vow, 
Finsbury — No. 98, Albion Tavern — No. 118, Ship and 
Turtle, Leadenhall-strect — No. 201, Freemasons’ Tavern 
— No. 264, George and Vulture — No. 784, Freemasons’ 
Tavern. 
Wednesday, 8th, Festival of Boys’ Benevolent Inst., 
Com. of Royal Benevolent Inst., at three — No. 3, Floe- 
masons’ Tavern — No. II, Freemasons’ Tavern — No. 13, 
Queen’s Arms, Woolwich — No. 15, Three Tuns, Suuthwark 
— No. 19, George and Blue Boar — No. 22, King's Anus, 
Poultry — No. 70, Radley’s Hotel — No. 103, White Iiari 
Tavern, College-street, Lambeth — No. 112, Wade’s Arms, 
Poplar — No. 156, George and Vulture — No. 172, Royal 
Albert, New Cross, Deptford — No. 289, Ship and Turtle, 
Leadenball-street — Chap. No. 109, London Tavern. 
Thursday, 9th, No. 6, Thatched House Tavern, St. 
James’— No. 248, George and Vulture — No. 329, Radley’s 
Hotel — No. 778, Freemasons' Tavern. 
Friday, loth, No. 183, Freemasons’ Tavern — No. 195, 
London Tavern. 
Saturday, 11th, No. 202, Freemasons’ Tavern. 
Stouriskidgb Lodge of Stability, 824.— This lodge 
met on Tuesday to hold their festival of St. John, and 
installation of W.M., under the presidency of Brother 
J. Aston. W.M., who was again installed by Brother 
P. M. Mansfield, in a manner that gave great pleasure to 
all ; the W.M. invested his officers for the year, as follows : 
Brother ,7. W. Lielcr, S.W., Brother T. M. Bonding, J.W., 
Brother A. Green, 8.D., Brother W. Watkins, J.D., 
Brother II. Bruton, J.G., Brothers King and Mcllaud, 
and Brother W. Bristow, M.C., Stewards; the brethren 
then returned to their banquet, supplied by Brother 
Brooks, and spent their usual pleasant evening. 
Lodge of Faith, No. 165. — A numerous assemblage 
of the brethren of this lodge met at the Gun Tavern, Pim- 
lico, on Tuesday evening last. The business transacted 
was, one raising, ono passing, and initiation) of Messrs. 
Thomas Arnold and James Hinkley into the mystic art. 
The brethren afterwards sat down to a liberally supplied 
banquet, provided for the occasion, by the worthy host, 
Br. Rackstraw, and the remainder of the evening was spent 
to the infinite satisfaction of all. 
St. Andrew’s Lodge, No. 281. — The members of this 
lodge met nn Thursday evening, for thepurposo of instat- 
ing Br. Mills, '.‘the Master Elect. The ceremony was 
performed by Br. John Hcrvey, P.M., 7, with his usual 
ability, after which the remaining pedestals were respec- 
tively occupied by the appointment of Br. W. Dyke, ns 
S.W., and Br. J. II. Paul as J.W. The brethren after- 
wards dined together. 
Oxford University Masonic Lodge. — The members 
of the Apollo (University) Masonic Lodge met for the first 
time this term on Wednesday evening, and mustered in 
large numbers. Two brethren were raised, fourteen were 
passed, six members were elected, and three were initiated; 
so that the Worshipful Master, Br. T. Best, of Magdalen 
College, had a more than ordinary amount of labour de- 
volving upon him. lie went through the ceremonies, 
assisted by a very efficient body of officers, in a masterly 
and impressive manner. The newly-clcctcd brethren were, 
Mr. K. Fitzgerald, of Merton College; Mr. J. B. Bence, 
of St. Mary Ilall; Mr. Retry, of Queen’s College; Mr. 
Cave, of Corpus ; Mr. Scrgison, of Christ Church. The 
proceedings concluded with a banquet, which was attended 
by upwards of sixty of the brethren of the University and 
City Lodges. The Mayor of Oxford, Br. It. J. Spiers, 
was present, and in his capacity of Post Grand Sword 
Bearer of Englund responded to the toast of “The Grand 
Officers of England.” 'i ue next meeting of the Allred 
(City) Lodge, will be on Tuesday, Feb. 14th., and on the 
following morning there will be a Provincial Grand Lodge 
for the installation of Br. Captain Bowyer, as Dep. Prov. 
G. M., and for the appointment of officers for the year. In 
the afternoon of the same day, the W. M. of the Apollo 
(University) Lodge, will ho installed, and the officers ap- 
pointed, alter which the annual festival will take place. 
Br. Beech, of Christ Church, is the W. M. elect. 
Royal Pathonaoe of Freemasonry in Prussia. — 
The Prince of Prussia a lew days ago caused his son, the 
Prince William, to be received a member of the Grand 
Lodge of Freemasons. His Royal Highness said: “Tho 
future of my son, if his life be spared, will give powerful 
protection to the order ; but only in cuse it shall preserve 
tho doctrine in all its purity.” The Prince afterwards 
harangued his son on the great advantages of freema- 
sonry. 
The Queen's Theatre, Glasgow. — Grand Ma- 
sonic Benefit. — Last night Mr. George Parry, the 
enterprising lessee of this theutro, took his benefit, the per- 
formances being under tho, patronage of Sir Archibald Alison, 
Provincial Grand Master of Lanarkshire, and tho R. W. 
Musters of the following lodges, viz.; — the Thistle and Rose, 
No. 73; the Thistle, No. 87; Rutlierglon Royal Arch, 
No., 116; the Star, No. 219; the Shamrock and Thistle, 
No. 275 ; and the St. George’s, No. 333. The brethren, 
who were dressed in full masonic costume, walked in pro- 
cession from tho Masons’ Rooms in Candler iggs-streot down 
to tho Theatre, and took their places in the boxes, amidst 
great cheering. The banners of the'different lodges, being 
bung up in the theatre, gave the place a very gay and lively 
appi-arauce. Wo may add thftt the office-bearers of the 
lodges were decorated with the jewels and insignia of the 
craft, and amongst others the splendid gold medal of the 
Master of the Thistle lodge, which is of solid gold, und cost 
361., attracted a good deul of notice. It was tho handiwork 
of our ingenious townsman Mr. Ross, working jeweller. 
The performances consisted of the play of “ Hamlet," and 
Mr. Parry’s admirable comic pantomime ns an after-piece, 
in both of which the actors did their duty to the satisfaction 
of all present. In the courso of the evening Mr. M'Gregor 
Simpson sung several of his favourite Jacobite songs, and 
they were much admired. — Glasgow Post of Saturday. 
Consecration of a Masonic Lodge.— The recent 
appointment, says the Wiltshire County Mirror , of that 
estimable nobleman Lord Methuen ns Provincial Grand 
Master for Wilts, bus given an impetus to the order that the 
most ardent lover of tho science could scarcely have ex- 
pected ; and we recently witnessed in Caine the foundation 
of a new lodge, the authority for which had been recently 
obtained from the Grand Muster of England, the Iligiit Hon. 
the Earl of Zetland. Tho brethren named in the warrant 
authorizing the foundation of the new lodgo, “ The Lans- 
downe Lodge of Unity, No. 909,” and a number of their 
friends assembled to do fitting honour to its consecration. 
Amongst the brethren present were — Br. the Right Hon. 
Lord Methuen, P.G.M. for Wilts ; Br. D. Gooch, D.F.G.M.; 
Br. J. H. Shepherd, P.G. Treasurer; Br. Henry Weaver, 
P.G. Superintendent of Works; Br. Withers, P.G. J.W. ; Br. 
S. Henry Smith, P.G. I*. ; Ur. Campbell, P.G. Chaplain ; 
Hr. Bridges, P.l’.G.S.D. for Surrey; Br. Win. Watson, 
P.M. of No. 23, who attended especially from London, for 
the purposes of consecrating the lodge. Shortly after one 
o’clock, the lodge was opened in the Town Hull (tho fur- 
niture could not be excelled for beauty in any provincial 
lodge), where the ceremony of consecration, which is a 
novelty to ninety-nine out of every hundred of the 
brethren, was most ably performed by Br. Watson, than 
whom there is no brother in the order more justly 
celebrated for the excellence of bis working. Br. Watson 
then installed Br. Daniel Good), D.P.G.M., and W.M. of 
the Swindon Lodgo, as tile first Master of the Lunsdowne 
Lodge of Unity, Caine ; when he was pleused t<> appoint 
tho following officers: — Br. II. Weaver, P.G.S.W., to lie 
Senior Warder und Treasurer; Hr. S. H. Smith, Junior 
ditto; Br. T. L. Henlv, Senior Dcucon ; Hr. Wright, Junior 
Deacon ; Hr. Warsh, J.G.; Hr. Owen, Secretary. The new 
W.M. then ably initiated four gentlemen and a serving 
brother into the order, after which about thirty of the 
brethren adjourned to a very elegant dinner ut tho Lunsdowne 
Arms. On the removal of tho cloth, the W.M., lifter pro- 
posing one or two mu«onlc toasts, gave the heulth of their 
M.W.P.G.M., Lord Methuen, who iiud kindly attended 
their meeting t hut day, but was unavoidably compelled to 
leave early. Masonry was spreading its brandies all over 
the globe; and w hcrevor it was known and acted upon, it 
tended to benefit and increase the liuppinos of the people, 
lie trusted often to see their respected P.G.M. amongst 
j them, and that the lodge founded 60 auspiciously that 
j day would soon become one of the first in the order. The 
Right Honourable Lord Methuen, P.G.M., returned 
thanks, and assured the brethren that though no ono 
could take u greater interest in tho prosperity of tho 
order tliun he did, lie felt Chat all the credit duo for 
the success which hud attended Freemasonry in Wilt- 
shire belonged to Brother Gooch, their respected Master, 
who had so ably performed iiis duties that day, and who, 
he must say, had afforded him material und valuablo as- 
sistance whenever he (Lord Methuen) had been called on to 
perform his duties ns P.G.M. lie, therefore, begged to pro- 
pose to them to drink the health of his respected friend and 
brother, the W.M. of the Caine Lodge of Unity. The W.M. 
having returned thanks, several other toasts were proposed 
and responded to. The W.M. then proposed “ Prosperity 
to the Lansdowne Lodgo of Unity, Caine.” Br. H. Weaver, 
us S.W. of the new lodge, returned thanks, and expressed 
t lio gratification he felt that in Culne (though one of tho 
least towns in the provinces) the first new lodge has been 
formed since the spirit of masonry had been aroused by the 
appointment of Lord Methuen as P.G.M. lie felt confident 
that whatever might be the present gratification of the 
brethren newly initiated that day, it would be enhanced by 
each successive step they might take in the science of ma- 
sonry, which they would find a system of brotherly love, 
relief, and truth, inculcating the principles of faith, hopo, 
and charity — “ and the greatest of these is charity.” 
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
RACING. 
•S’. —Our Comparative Table of Spring Handicaps, in “Tiie Field" of 
January 2»ih, embraced the Northampton, Metropolitan, City and 
Suburban, Newmarket, Great Northern, and the Chester. Thanks 
to our Croxton Purk Correspondent— we shull avail ourselves of his 
communication next week. 
HUNTING. 
IF. L. L. (Stamford-hlll). — Written by a gentleman. We hare no roa- 
son to suspect otherwise. 
COURSING. 
N. T. — Further portraits of greyhounds will be given. 
AQUATICS. 
if. (Liverpool.) — The R.V.Y.C. have several new yachts building— for 
Instance, by Captain Thclusson, Captain Wardlaw, See. 
R. At.— The flrst three lines at page 91, col. 1, In our report of Mr. 
Ditchburnc's lecture, were dropped in through the printer's hurry In 
making up “Tue Field." They belong elsewhere. 
CHESS. 
A Foreigner's letter has been forwarded to our Chess Editor. 
CRICKET. 
A Trump, Oriel To your first query, our reply Is, that we proposo 
to publish the averages the week precediug the commencement of 
the ensuing season. 
POULTRY. 
A Subscriber, "ab inffio."— Sir,— There are two errors In my letter of 
last week, upon the subject of poultry— one, the temperature of my 
stable rages about 00 degrees, not 608 ; the other, ut a guinea per 
sack my fowls, &c. ; the full stop ought to have been after the word 
Bailey. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
A Carr.— Thanks for your letter, though, from over-pressure of matter 
in type, we were unable to use the information it contained. 
Sphero—Coniqut (Edinburgh). — Write to the secretary of the Royal 
Geographical Society, London, giving references, and requesting 
him to place your application before the commander of the expedi- 
tion. The pay is enough, and the employment a safe stepping-stone 
for a zealous man. 
Stumus. -Thanks for your letter. The information being rather out 
of duto is necessarily omitted. 
INQUIRIES. 
Harbour Dues.— "Can any of your readers mention any almanack or 
diary which will inform me of the duties and payments that vessels 
have to pay In passing the various harbours ? — A Novice." 
Nautilus —" Can any of your readers point out a work containing tho 
drawing of a nautilus in full sail? It is required by « flag-maker 
for the device of u burgee.— M.P.” 
Hunting tsongs.— “ Will your readers oblige me with the name and 
price of some good hunting song book T— H. J. H," 
ANSWERS TO INQUIRIES. 
note to male a Horse eat.~ See “Dickon's Household Words," No. 142. 
T. D. P. should purchase it. 
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. 
BIRTHS. 
On Monday, the 80th ult ., nt 10, Tortland-placc, Clapton, the wife of 
Mr. Vincent J. Collieii, of u daughter.— On the 30tU ult., ut Eshald- 
house, ncurOulton, the wife of Puedkiuck Ernest Huntek, Lieutenant 
4th Bombay Rifle Corps, of a son — On ttie 30th ult., ut 38, Grove-end- 
road, the wife of Commander Ouvuu, R.N., of a son. —On Monday, tho 
30th ult., ut Grove-house, Lymiugton, Hunts, the wife of the Rev. W. 
Hamilton Thompson, of a sou.— On the 21st ult., at East Sheen, the 
wife of Octavius Ommannev of a son.— In Hous-place, on the 31st ult,, 
the wife of Philip Rose, Esq., of a son. 
MARRIAGES. 
On the 28th ult., at the British Consulate, Bayonne, Fdedbbick 
M ourns, Esq , Lieutenant K.N., third son of Sir John Morris, Burt., of 
Sketty Park. Glamorganshire, and the lion. Lady Morris, to Aones, 
only child of the Into Charles Brandford, Esq., and stepdaughter of 
Biddulph Warner, ol Mcrrion-squarc, Dublin, and Murveiston, county 
of Meath.— On the Slat ult., at St. James's, Paddington, by the Rev. 
J. North, of St. John's, Brighton, S Guugson, third son of the lute 
John Fell, Esq., Ulverstone, Lancashire, to Georoiaxa, youngest 
daughter of the late J. Darby Coventry, Esq., Greenlands, Bucking- 
hamshire. 
DEATHS. 
On Monday morning last, the 30th ult., Joseph Thompson, Esq., of 
the Bank, lllghgutc, and formerly of the East lndlu-house, in his 
S2nd year.— Suddenly, on tho sOtli ult., nt his father's residence, Bcd- 
ford-liouse, Oukley-squaro, Chelsea, Heniiy Cuaules Hussell, Esq., 
solicitor, of 13, Golden-square, Regent-street, in his 26th year. -On 
the 30th ult., aged 78, Mauv, the beloved mother of -Mr. Thomas Mal- 
darv, of 3, Sykes- terrace, Mile- end-road. — On the 31st ult., at Deu- 
mark-liil), Camberwell, Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes. 
Tub Dinner in tub Hall of Foorass Couht on Christ- 
mas Day. — At liulf-pnst two, tho large dinner bell uttored its 
hospitable summons for tlio tenantry and any neighbours that 
wished to partake of it. On Sir Fograss taking his seat, “ The 
Roast Heel ol Old England” was blown, scraped, and toothed, by 
tho band until tho covers wero removed. A simple but impressivo 
grneo was said by the good vicar, and then began tho clutter of 
knives and forks, and all gave their minds up to beef and beer. 
Justice having been done to.tbomout, tho puddings came, ond then 
wlmt a shout tho children gave on seeing them burning in 
brandy I und wonderful puddiugs they wero, too, large enough 
for a globe dancer to go through his performances upon ; they 
were mighty puddings I and wo have often wondered where they 
could liuvo fouud anything largo enough to boil them in; und 
when cut open, how dark and rich they looked! and they must 
hove been very good, for the youngsters utc so much that wo 
have u vague suspicion powders und pills followed the plums and 
spices. Tho tables nn being cleared wero replenished by Lugo 
bowls und (logons of old ale. Tho baronet's health was drunk 
with enthusiasm, which spoko tho heart-felt respect nil present 
entertained for him . — Christmas Day, and How it was tipcat. 
Age of Ol fichus. —The Duke ul Wellington und Napoleon 
were 45 years of ago when they finished their military career in 
tho field ut Waterloo. The youngest major-general in the British 
army at presont (Royalty excepted) is long past that nge, ond 
thero are only two full colonels who hare nut attained it. 
Woman’s Rights.— 1 The marriage ceremony was performed 
last month at Rochester (United fclulcs), by tho “Rev.” Antoinette 
L. Brown, tho female preacher. 
