March 4.] 
^^Tpedbr^ance, butwhich is now reduced to 
T -utel niglS, entitled also to free admission upon all 
. transferable or saleable annually ; held for a 
occasions, ear 8 . Sold f or 43 guineas each. 
Pe Paris Feb. 28.— This heing the last day of the Carnival, 
the crowds on the boulevards, in the principal streets, and 
he Champs Elys6es are immense. The beauty of the weather 
ndds great I v to the festivities, and gay and rich equipages, 
^romenaders on foot and on horseback, and crowds of 
Emsnuerading parties are out in all directions. At 3 o clock 
Se Emperor ami Empress, in an open carriage and without 
escort passed at a slow pace up and down the houlcnards 
from the Madeleine to the Bastille at the moment they weie 
^UdrTd^Feb. 23.— The Queen, with a numerous suite, 
took an airing in the promenade of the Fucnte 
yesterday afternoon, and at night was at the Opera. There 
was a sort of ostentation in thus publicly showing herself on 
he same day that news arrived of discord and bloodshed 
among her subjects, which some are disposed to condemn as 
doing little honour to her heart. Her reception was, as 
usual, one of perfect indifference. 
Turin. — A verv disgraceful scene occurred at the Royal 
Opera here on Tuesday, February 7, which reflects no credit 
on those who have the direction of the police force, tor no 
neoplo under the sun are by nature more inclined to respect 
law und order than the Piedmontese, but these theatre-rows 
having been allowed to make head without any attempt to 
control them, the audience seems to huve thought there 
were to be no limits to its powers, and consequently pro- 
ceeded to sucli extremities that it was found necessary to 
close the house before the performance was half over, audit 
is probable there may not be any more this season. 1 he 
quarrel began at the commencement of the seasou between 
the public and the manager, because the first opera and 
ballet were displeasing to the former ; and though, since 
then, matters between these great powers had been rather 
more pacific, it has latterly become popular to create as 
much disturbance as possible, so as to prevent the perform 
ance, thereby sacrificing the actors for the sake of punishing 
the manager. The matter cannot be finally arranged now, 
it is said, without an appeal to the courts of law, and if, in 
the meantime, the public of Turin must pass their Carnival 
without an opera, of a surety no reactionist could adduce a 
stronger argument against Iree institutions. '1 he ladies of 
Genoa have presented a petition to the Queen, praying her 
to patronise a charity ball and lottery on the occasion of the 
royal visit to Genoa, which her Majesty has graciously ac- 
ceded to. Captain Ingraham, of the United States’ frigate St 
Louis, having declined a dinner from his admirers in Genoa 
was feted with a serenade on the water by some 3,000 persons 
who pulled round his vessel in boats. The St. Louis sailed 
on the 7th. 
I? Funeral op the Duke of Wellington.— 1 The diorama 
which is now exhibiting at the St. George’s Gallery, Knights- 
bridge, presents an admirable representation of the funeral 
of the Duke of Wellington, and of the appearance of the 
streets of London through which it passed ou that memor- 
able day. The exhibition commences with a view of the 
chamber at Walmer Castle in which the duke died, when 
he is seen reclining in a chair, attended by his relatives and 
physicians. To this succeeds a variety of views illustrating 
the conveyance of the corpse to the metropolis, the lying in 
state, and the funeral procession through the streets of 
London. The exhibition terminates with a representation 
of the entombment in St. Paul’s Cathedral. This diorama 
is well worthy of inspection. It is painted with great skill, 
and is a faithful transcript of the scene, which can never bo 
forgot by those who saw it, and which those who were not 
so fortunate may bo enabled to imagine by paying a visit to 
the St. George’s Gallery. 
THE FIELD. 
(c) Black may now be said to have the attack. 
(d) Weak. He ought rather to have pushed KRP1. 
(<) Apparently very well played ; for if Black take the Kt, R retakes 
B with much the best of the position. 
{/) The best rejoinder -still keeping up a strong attack. 
(g) White is evidently fearful lest the attack may become irresistible. 
By thus sacrificing “ the exchange," ho gains time and preserves Ins 
K B, which Is important for the defence. 
(A) He should perhaps have played K to Kt2; in that cose Black 
would have moved Q to K Kt 4, and ought to have won. 
SOLUTION OF PROBLEM No. 47. 
1. Kt to Kt 5 (dls. cli) K to Kt 
2. R to K It 8 (eh) K takes R 
3. Q to R 6 (chi K to Kt 
4. R to Q 8 (ch) R takes R, or any movo 
6. B to R 7 (ch) K moves 
C. Q or Kt mates 
*,• For answers to Chess Queries see “Notices to Correspondents. 
J'mmmru unto glasomr Intelligence. 
MEETINGS OF LODGES, &o. 
Monday, March 6th. No. 25, Freemasons’ Tavern— No. S5, 
Andcrton’s Hotel-No. 107, Radley’s Hotel— No. 168, Builders 
Arms, Russell-street, Chelsea— No. 223, White Hart, Bwhops- 
gate -street — No. 257, George and V ulture— No. 318, Freemasons 
Tavern. , _ T 1 
Tuesday, 7th. No. 9, Freemasons’ Tavern— No. lb, London 
Tavern— No. 33, Chequers’ Tavern, Providcneo Road, Finsbury— 
No. 9S, Albion Tavern — No. 118, Ship and Turtle No. -01, free- 
masons’ Tavern— No. 264, Gcorgo and Vulturo, Cornhill— No. 
784, Freemasons’ Tavern — Chap. No. 196, Radley s Hotel. 
Wednesday, 8th. Festival of Boys’ School, Com. Royal Ben. 
Inst, at 3— No. 3, Freemasons’ Tavern — No. 11, Freemasons 
Tavern— No. 13, Queen's Arms, Woolwich— No. 15, Three Tons, 
Southwark— No. 19, George and Blue Boar, Holl.orn— No. 22, 
King’s Head, Poultry— No. 70, Radley’s Hotel; No. 103, While 
Hart Tavern, College-street, Lambeth— No. 112, Wndo s Arms, 
Poplar— No. 156, George and Vulture— No. 172, Royal Albert, 
New Cross, Deptford— No. 2S9, Ship and Turtle— No. 7o2, Adam 
and Eve, Kensington. „ . , 
Thursday, 9th. No. 6, Thatched House Tavern, St. James s— 
No. 30. Freemasons’ Tavern— No. 108, Freemasons’ Tavern- 
No. 248, George and Vulture — No. 281, Freemnsons Tavorn 
No. 329, Radley's Hotel— No. 778, Freemnsons’ Tavern. 
Friday, 10th. No. 183, Freemasons’ Tuvern— No. 195, Lon- 
don Tavern. 
Saturday, 11th. No. 202, Freemnsons Tnvern. 
211 
HOME NEWS. 
Lord Chamberlain's Office, Feb. 13. — Notice is hereby 
given, that her Majesty will hold a levee at St. James s Pnlnce, 
on Wednesday, the 8th of March next, at two o’clock. Tues- 
day's Gaxcttc. 
St. James’s Palace, Feb. 24. — The Queen has been pleased 
to appoint Commander Robert Tench Bedford, R.N., to be one 
of the gentlemen ushers quarterly waiters in ordinary to nor 
Majesty, in the room of Sir John Strachan, Bart., deceased. 
Tuesday's Gazette. 
Tub Court. — O n Monday evening Her Majesty had a 
dinner party at Buckingham Palace. The company 
included her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the 
Earl and Countess Granville, the Spanish Minister (Senor 
Isturiz), the Brazilian Minister (M. Muccdo), Lady Fanny 
Howard, the Baroness de Speth, Lord and Lady Colville, 
Lord and Lady Lyttelton, Lord and Lady Ovcrstone, the 
Right Hon. B. and Mrs. Disraeli, the Right Hon. Sir 
CHESS. 
PROBLEM No. 4S. 
From tho “ Popular Introduction to Chess.” 
Black. 
WniTB. 
This is on instructive position, taken from actual play. The 
Wliito (M. De La Dourdonimis) had to pluy, and gave mate by 
force in six moves. Good study. 
Ax entertaining game just played between Messrs. Simons 
and Williams. 
WniTB. 
Mr. Simons. 
1. K P 2 
2. Q P 2 
3. P takes P 
4. K Kt to R 3 
. K B to Q 3 
Black. 
Mr. Wiliams. 
K P 1 (a) 
Q Pa 
P takes P 
K Kt to B 3 
K II to Q 3 
I fi. Q B to K 3 (6) Castles 
7. Castles B to K Kt 5 
8. Q Kt to Q 2 Q Kt to H 3 
0. Q BP 1 Q Kt to K 2 
10. QtoQB2 Q Kt to Kt 3 
11. Q R to Q Q Kt to 11 5 
12. B takes Kt B takes B (c) 
13. Kt to K 5 K R P 1 
14. K B P 1 (d) B to K 3 
lo. Kt toK KtG(e) Q to Q 3 (/) 
WniTR. Black. 
Mr. Simons. Sir. Williams. 
16. Kt takes R B takes P (eh) 
17. K to It R takes Kt 
18. B to KI1 5 B to K Kt 6 
19. R takes B (g)P takes R 
20. BtoKRS Kt to R 2 
21. Q to Kt6 Kt to Kt 4 
22. B to Kt 4 R to B 3 
23. Q to K 8 (ch) K to R 2 
24. Q to Q Kt 5 lv R P 1 
25. B to It 3 Q to K B 5 
26. Q to Q 3 (ch) K to It 
27. QBP1 Kt takes B 
28. 1* takes Kt Q to R 5 
29. 1) to K 2 (A) Q takes P (ch) 
30. K to Kt R to Kt 3 
Resigns. 
Monday, 27th February. — Pythagorean Lodge, No. 93, 
Globe Tavern, Royal Hill, Greenwich. The W.M., brother 
Millar, at the usual lodge election, having been re-elected for 
he next twelvemonth, but declining that office, thus giving 
the opportunity to those officers below the chair arriving to 
higher honours in the craft, the brethren then proceeded to a 
fresh election, when brother John Simmons, S.W., was elected 
W.M., the minutesof that lodge being unanimously confirmed 
on this evening. Brother P.M. Noble afterwards proceeded 
to instal Brother John Simmons as W.M , after which cere- 
mony the newly-installed master invested and appointed 
Brothers Thomas Hutchings, S.W., the Rev. Robert Rowe 
Knott J.W., Brother John Jackson, S.D., Brother Richard 
Davies, J.D., Brother W. Walker, J.G., brother P.M. 
Noble was re-elected Treasurer, and brother P.M. Penny 
Secretary. There being no other business, the brethren 
adjourned to a banquet provided by mine host, brother 
Moore, replete with every comfort and quality. It was 
announced in the course of the evening that Brother Thomas 
Hutchings, S.W., had accepted the office of steward for tho 
Girls’ Festival in the name of this lodge. 
Wednesday, 1st March. — General Quarterly Commu- 
nication. On a motion from Brother Barrett, the Grand 
Lodge unanimously voted the munificent sum of 1,0501. to 
the following charities : — 350Z. to the Girls’ School ; 350t. 
to the Building Fund for Boys’ School; 3501. to the Build- 
ing Fund for Asylum at Croydon. 
The Percy Lodge of Instruction, No. 234.— 1 his 
Lodge of Instruction, formerly held in Jermyn-street, has 
been removed to Br. Wyatt's (The Marquis of Granby 
Tavern), Down-street, Piccadilly, where us future meet- 
ings will be held on Tuesday evenings, at half-past seven 
o’clock precisely. 
Lodge of Prudent Brethren, No. 169.— The mem- 
bers of this Lodge met at the Freemasons’ Tavern on 
Tuesday last, when Br. Kirby, P.M., was installed into 
the chair as W.M., the ceremony being very ably worked 
by Br. Allen. The officers were afterwards appointed and 
invested. In the course of the evening the W.M, man 
eloquent and feeling address, presented Br Temple, 1 .M., 
with a very handsome jewel, in token of the high esteem 
in which he is held by every member of the Lodge ; an 
honour which Br. Temple gratefully acknowledged and 
responded to in suitable and appropriate terms. 
Thursday, 2nd March. St. Andrew’s Lodge, West. 
—No. 281, Freemasons’ Tavern. The brethren met for the 
first time this evening after tho installation of the W.M. 
br Mills. The business consisted of initiating a gentleman 
into the mysteries of the order, which was most efficiently 
and impressively done by the W.M. ; in addition to which 
the charge was given, so often neglected from the want ot 
time through the great amount of business generally before 
lodges. We must compliment this lodge upon the efficiency 
of its officers in supporting their W.M. Br. Dyke, S. W., 
Br. Paul, J.W., Br. Pierce Egan, S.D., Br. Richards, J.L)., 
did their duties most satisfactorily. Tho W.M. , after his 
health being proposed, in returning thanks, entered into an 
elaborate and interesting history of the rise and progress of 
Freemasonry, describing its influence upon the social and 
moral state’of the human race. Br. P. M. Potter, at the 
request of his brethren, consented to accept the office of 
Master of the Ceremoniesto the St. Andrew’s ball, which takes 
place at the Freemasons’ Tavern on the loth of this month, 
showing that the brethren are not forgetful of the ‘‘Lassies. 
They intend to give them a splendid reception. Tho advan- 
tage of this ball, and others that take place at this season of 
the year, is (although a masonic one) not confined to the 
order, thereby enabling the brethren to invite their friends 
who aro not of the cratt. 
John and Lady Young, Lieut. General Sir George Brown, 
Colonel Eyre, and Mr. Philip Pusev. 
The first battalion of the Scots Fusilier Guards, having 
quitted tho Wcllington-barracks, m route to Portsmouth, 
in order to embark on Foreign Service, on Tuesday mom- 
imr, at seven o’clock, paraded in front of Buckingham 
Palace. 
Ilcr Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, the 
Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, and the Princesses, ap- 
peared on the balcony of the centre window. 
The battalion under the command of Col. Dixon being 
formed in line, presented arms, and gave three cheers, after 
which they marched to the Waterloo station ot the South- 
Western Railway. 
Her Majesty and Prince Albert honoured the Hnymarket 
Theatre with their presence on Tuesday evening. The 
royal suite consisted of Viscountess Jocelyn, the Hon. 
Beatrice Byng, Lord Waterpark, Col. the II011. C. Grey, 
and Col. Wylde. 
On the afternoon of Tuesday, tho Prince ot Wales, the 
Princess Royal, the Princess Alice, Prince Alfred, and tho 
Princesses Helena and Louisa, honoured Astley s 1 heatre 
with their presence. Their royal highnesses were attended 
by Lady Caroline Barrington, the Master of the Household, 
and Mr. Gibbs. 
Her Majesty and the other members of the Royal Family 
at Buckingham Palace are in the enjoyment of excellent 
health, and have availed themselves of the fine weather 
during the week in taking their accustomed carriage drives 
and pedestrian exercise. 
Viscountess Jocelynhas succeeded the Marchioness of Ely 
as Lady in Waiting. Col. the Hon. C. Grey and the Hon. 
Mortimer S. West have relieved Major-General Buckley 
and Lieut.- Col. the Hon. A. N. Hood, ns Equerry and 
Groom in Waiting. 
On Wednesday afternoon, her Majesty, accompanied by 
Prince Albert, the Princess Royal, and Princess Alice, 
attended by Viscountess Jocelyn, and several members ot 
the household, paid a visit to the Tower of London. I be 
royal party arrived at the fortress in three carnages shortly 
before four o’clock. The royal carriages first drove up to the 
entrance to the Jewel house, where her Majesty alighted. 
Major-General Sir George Bowles, K.C.B., Lieutenant- 
Governor of the Tower, and Captain J. H. Ebnngton, the 
Deputy-Lieutenant, with Colonel Wyndhaui, the Keeper 
of the Jewels, were in attendance to receive the illustrious 
party. After having inspected the ancient regalia, her 
Majesty proceeded to the ramparts overlooking rower-lull, 
and after having made a circuit of the ramparts, the illus- 
trious visitors viewed the interior of the Beauchamp lower. 
Her Majesty, with the Prince and Princesses, made a some- 
what lengthened stay in this interesting portion ot the 
Tower, the carvings and inscriptions on the walls occupying 
much of the royal attention. The Queen was then con- 
ducted to the armoury and the White Tower; ami next pro- 
ceeded to view the Bloody Tower, the traditional scene of 
the murder of the Princes. Her Majesty then took net 
departure, and, although the visit had been kept as secret us 
possible by the authorities, the fact soon got abroad, and 
thousands lined Tower-hill to greet the royul party.. 
The Duchess of Gloucester — Her Royal Highness 
has been, for some days past, suffering from severe in- 
disposition. We are, however, happy to state that tho 
Duchess has manifestly improved in health during the 
later portion of the week. Her Majesty, and the other 
illustrious relatives of the venerable Duchess, have made 
repeated visits for the purpose of ascertaining the state 
of Her Royal Highness’ health. 
(a) We prefer this move to Q B P 2 for the second player, as it leads 
to n more open game. 
(A) This move Is too defensive for the first player, probably. 
The Present Year.— T he following facts, in relation to the 
year of our Lord 1854, were pointed out by a clerical lnend lot 
ours. The year begins and ends on the Sabbath ; there aro live 
months in the year that contain five Sabbaths ; and there aro 
fi ft v -three Sabbaths in the year. Such a coincidence, he believes, 
will notoccuraguin for twenty-eight years.— 1 ictoria Advocate. 
_ [The same •• coincidence,” ns our Texas friend calls it, will 
occur in 1865, 1871, 1882, 1894, and 1899]. T t „ 1 ;ii 
A Substitute, for a Bell — The first belt in ’ 
Mass, says iho Salem Gaette, was purchased in 1/S4; before 
that time there was o singular substitute, ns appears by a vote 
paa . e d in 1680 “That Abraham Taylor blow Ins horn half an 
hour before meeting, on the Lord’s day and on lecture days, and 
receive one pound of pork annually for hia cervices from coca 
family.” 
fashionable world. 
The Duke of Sutherland has given 2001. for the relief 
of the wives of the 93rd, or Sutherland Highlanders, just 
embarked at Plymouth. . , , . 
The Duke and Duchess of Montrose entertained a select 
circle at dinner, on Monday evening, at their mansion in 
BL His n Rovai l Highness the Duke of Cambridge visited the 
Duchess of Kent on Tuesday, at Clarence House 
Lord John Russell had a Parliamentary dinner party 
on Wednesday evening, at his residence in Chesham -place. 
The Countess of Ellesmere had a soiree, on Tuesday 
evening, at her residence in Belgraye-square. 
Married, on Tuesday last, at the Chapel Royal. Dublin 
Castle, by special license, by the Very Rev the Dean ot 
Leighlin, Sir Thomas Gresley, Bart , of Netherscale Hall, 
Leicestershire, Captain King’s Dragoon Guards, to Laura 
Anne, eldest daughter of Robert Williams, Lsq„ niece ot 
Sir Richard Williams Bulkeley, Bart., and grand-daughter 
of the late Sir Robert Williams, Bart, of Fryars, Anglesey. 
Iler Roval Highness the Duchess of Kent visited the 
Duchess of Cambridge, at her residence, bt. James s 
Palace, on Tuesday. Iler Royal H.ghness, attended by j Lady 
Fanny Howard and Sir George Couper honoured the 
Princess’s Theatre with their presence m the evening 
Lady Ferguson has left the St. Georges Hotel foi 
bC The Earl and Countess Delawar, and the Lady Arabella 
Sackville West, have arrived in Upper Grosvenor-street, 
from Buckl.urst Park. Lord West is doing duty with lm 
regiment, the 21st Fusiliers, in Ireland. 
The Marquis of Bath has arrived in Tylney- street, from 
Longleat House, near Warminster, Wilts. 
The Earl and Countess of Essex have arrived in town, 
from Cashiobury Park, near Watford, where the noble 
earl and countess have been visitants. 
