... i M-ASOMNG ChONCERT AT 2UC5KAMORE. a [ A grand concert under the auspices of Royal r [ Masonic Lodge No. 56 was given in _Muckamore Schoolroom on the 30 h ult., before a crowded audience, amongst %whomn were a largae number of ,Masonic brethren), who came frcm long distances. ?? roceeds were in aid of the RPoyal 'Victoria - Hospital scheme, and the committee in charce of t sthe arrangements ...

... AM X S E -4 E NT S. LeGyLord Qrfx raed proanjced a*t- This 11oas la'st flig~h- far the inas; tac-e in cit.o is~ icm the pen -S, 2it. kL W. Pieozhe gr-arasa~ it ri- an em ceedintrly pawerfol work. It Ls aeisa a, 'ereyt copct on?, ten-1 the wv-kndu ocsU of thee vaiu nlcvten-a is axan 71_1 n~ marseri leR-ai. ?? po is ansun, Ct] Vi-w tab-cn Oi ?? as nj the-ct noal;o s-e- Melast-h- as tbhe- 7wor ' ...

... E-MPIflUE THFEA.RE. By the knd prmission of ?? chairman and directors of the Empire, Limited, last eo-ening'S periorman-o xat the Bell-st variety the~atre of that nrame 'as de-atsd to the benefit of 3Ir. Gcerge iS Sandersoi, their efficient and poplr.ar manager. In adcatjon to the capabe artists engaged through- out Ollthe weelk, savaral starS' from the 10r-l theal-res and a few waell-known ...

... IT=E DWEINFT- IiAL LU7BRARY EXIT11TINQ. The goverrs hare deidmed tokeep te e.;hibi- tioln open during the present week. Numerous sadd'tions have been recently made to each of the N sections raprcsent.'d, Thle collacrtioci hir:hi has attracted most ottice-viz., the vo'luntee section -haLs been enriclred bv lmanv articles. including a sword, belt, and badlge corn be-te of the Holyweod Infantry, ...

... I I RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE EMPIRE I I THEATRE. As the Grosvenor Rall is undereoing extensive improvements, the central missiou serviees have been held in various places during the last few weeks. The large hall of the Xounrg Men's Chris- tian Association wvas not available yesterday, and the services were held in the E1npire Theatre hv the courtesy of the manager and directors. At the ...

... ?? EW BOOKS AN-D -A1GAZINESI ?? Ti-E F LO'-T. 'With a, Preface by it~j Lord 11iro-n o: AL Iue - oh. Lndonn Marsha'L i -' airt.11o of i-hs 'work. 2it. J. dtnhn e- S,7~ as I ses, -'op the Thart- of one, ro Miss ?? --i-nt--hu-workecrs ?? Africa lta To 2iss Sendes and to the soldiers oi ¼hm 9' ~ecrn For ?? welfare her life is belan- 'pet,0 anh all, the proceeds will go to these excel- ?? ...

... IRISH DECORATIVE ART ASSOCIATION, AS-JNUAL EXBVIfO'N, The seventh annual eahibition of the Irish De- corative Art Association was opened yesterday afternoon at four o'clock in the Parochial HIall], Porcrush. The asaoeiation has accomplished much valuable and important work snce its inception, and it is forttunate in numbering amongst its friendr and patronesses the Mlarchioness of Dufferin and ...

... I COaING E RT IlN T7l TX IIIBIT EN IId A very suacees,0a1jj coje-n 3vzsL lied En tnhe Ex, Mibi-tion Hatll iost r!:gn t -1o a-id of tie i- -indsof Dreaw Memorial Church. in cconect;on witih ?? ohjcf. -a l'a4aar -i!! ihcI bte held uet-ri; next mhhth. 'The prrcpa -rorloter of thZ lenlert3 a.nr.,e~'t -Osas~ 'Nsrs, s S:fiith, Boz-oic ieninsasisnmeni ?? ni=ernhi' ch-cti, dton L j-ice Uc- hier it I 4 ...

... NE-W BOOKS AND M iAGAZINES C .N-,A anD TKE PRESENT CBTsIs. By JosepIh Walton, MY.1'. (Sampson Low, -Marston, & Co.) At the present time everything relating to the Far Eastern Empire will be read -with -musual in- terest. This book is the result of same eight months' travel through. China, Japan, and Core. The author visited miost-of the centres of political interest and of commercial actiity, ...

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... GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The popularity of the Shop Girl? appears to know no decline. Although this musical play is -not to be compared to the 0Greek Slave, which almost reaches the height of comic opera, yet it is far superior to many works of the same kind that could be mentioned. Provided the Shop Girl is presented by a capable company, there is no fear that interest in it will ever flag. It ...

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