Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE . A SPECIAL Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons was held at the Masonio Hall , Park , street , Torquay , on Tuesday , 8 th instant , for tho purpose of consecrating the new Jordan Lodge , 319 . The history of the new Lodge is briefly this . Several of the members of Jordan Lodge , 1402 , in order to become Mark Masons , had joined the Mark Lodge Devon , 215 , Newton Abbott , bnt as these brethrrn were enthusiastic Masons , they were wishful that a Mark Lodge

shonld be attached to their own nt Torquay . Keeping this object steadily in view , Bros . John Lnne , A . T . Blamey , and W . Bradneeincreased their efforts , nnd yesterday ' s ceremony crowned the movpment with success sooner than they anticipated . The first sign of the meeting in Torquay yesterday was small detached parties of Masons , who wended their way to the Imperial Hotel , where they were

photographed in a groap by Bro . Bradnee ' s artists . A copy of this photograph will be given by Bro . Bradnee to each of tho sitters as a memento of the pleasant meeting . After < refreshments , a Mark Lodge wns formed at the Lodge rooms , when eight brethren were advanced to the degree ofM . M ., Brcs . H . Martin P . P . G . E , I . P . M . 215 presiding , C . Pope P . G . S . Bearer acting as S . W ., W . Harris P . P . G . J . D . as

J . W . S . Lorden 315 as M . O ., Charles Stevens P . P . S . B . as S . O ., H . A . Schanks 315 as J . O ., A . T . Blntney 215 S . D ., and W . E . Taylor 215 J . D ., the working being rendered in excellent , form . At ' half-past two the Provincial Grand Lodge wns formed , R . W . Bro . Lient .-Col . J . Tnnner Davy , J . P ., P . G . M . M . presiding , supported on the one hand by V . W . Bro . Charles Sper . ce Bate , F . E . S ., D . P . G . M . M .,

nnd on the other bv V . W . Bro . Frederick Binckes P . G . S . W ., G . Mark Secretary of England , V . G . Bro . W . Vicary as S . W ., and V . W . Bro . Vincent Bird as J . W . p > -o tem . The ceremony of consecration was proceeded with . Bro . G . P . Gratwicke P . P . G . A . S . P . G . Secretary , read varions matters , including an announcement that a certain sum of money bavin ? been paid to the JMafonic Charities , the Prov . Grand

Master thereby became a Life Governor . This was warmly applauded . A communication / rem the Grand Ledge , confirming the appointment of Brother Lieut .. Col . J . Tnnner Davy ns P . G . M . M ., wns also read . The Prov . Grand Mnster acknowledged the honour which had been conferred npon him , pcinting out that Devon was not only the senior , bnt also the largest Province of Mark Masonry in England , and that

Mark Masonry was still growing was amply shown in the fact that a week or two since Lodge 315 was consecrated in Teignmouth , whilst they were met to-day to consecrate Lodge 310 , in Torquay . The Prov . Grand Secretary having announced to the Prov . Grand Mnster that the members of the Jordan Mark Lodge desired to be constituted and consecrated the founders of the new Lodge were arranged in

order , and the warrant was read . The assent of the members and Master having been given to warrant , laws , and constitntion , tbe Prnv . Grand Master declared the Lodge constituted . The consecration ceremony was performed by Bro . C . Spence Bate D . P . G . M . M ., W . Vicary P . P . G . T ., and Vincent Bird P . G . S . W ., who , in tnrn , poured out tbe corn , wine , oil , and salt npon the pedestal . The P . Grand

Master and P . G . Chaplain , Bro . T . W . Lemon , having rendered their pnrt of the ceremony , the installation of the W . M . Bro . John Lane took place , who subsequently appointed the following ns his Officers : — A . T . Blamey S . W ., W . Bradnee J . W ., J . Dodge M . O ., G . J . Pepperell S . O ., B . Knight J . O ., W . E . Taylor "Registrar of Marks , S . Sanderson Secretary , M . B . Wicks S . D ., G . Eowland J . D ., E . Letherell I . G ., W .

Hill Organist , J . E . Newton Tyler . The P . G . Master then addressed the Lodge , alluding to the high honour of having Bro . Binckes , the Grand Secretary of England , with them . Bros . Lane and Spence-Bate having supported these remarks , Bro . Binckes said he was somewhat taken by surprise at his cordial reception . He bad been , as all should be , anxious to do his duty , and it was a great pleasure

to him to come amongst the brethren . This was his first visit to Torquay , and its beautiful scenery ; he should always have in mind the enjoyable day he was now passing amongst the Devonshire brethren . He had the pleasure , in 1872 , . of installing the Prov . Grand Master Colonel Davy , and it was a further pleasure now to congratulate him upon him the spirit and prosperity of the Order .

Bro . Henry Stocker P . P . G . D . C . W . M . 15 read a resolution passed at his Lodge St . George 15 : — " That the Provincial Grand Master be requested to invite the Grand Lodge to hold their next movable meeting in Devonshire , under the banner of St . George's Lodge 15 , and that tbe Provincial Lodges promise to give the Grand Lodge a most hearty reception . " Bro . Stocker having spoken to his resolution , it

was seconded by Bro . E . J . Fulford P . P . G . M . O . P . G . S . England . Bro . Binckes said the Grand Lodge was committed to Lancashire for their October meeting ; however , it was possible that Devonshire mi ght be visited in the autumn of 1884 , and that the resolution should have , he could promise them , not only consideration , but the kindly

consideration of the Grand Lodge . The Lodge was shortly after closed , and a banqoet was held at the Eoyal Hotel , nt which tbe Provincial Grand Master presided . It should he added that the musical part of the ceremony was capitally rendered , the Torquay Lodgo room possessing an excellent organ . —Western Daily Mercury .

A MEETING of the Minerva Lodge of Mark Masters was held at the Masonic Hall , Dagger-lane , Hull , on the evening of Monday , the 7 th inst . Present—Bros . James Pyburn , M . D ., W . M .. Ansell I . P . M ., George L . Shackles S . W ., Balchin J . W ., George Hard-. P . M . Treasurer , Walter Eeynokls P . M . Secretary , Eev . Caslon Chap .

MINERVA LODGE , No , 12 .

W . Holder as M . O ., Wm . England S . O ., W . H . Wellstead . T . O ., A . Johnson Eeg ., J . Linwood S . D ., Thornton J . D ., H . Vise as M . C , V . King Organist , E . Toogood Steward , F . Fttllerton I . G ., and Clayton Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros , Lissons , Sherling , and Smith ; also Bros . Pyburn ,

Mark Masonry.

Lotrnn , Sutton , Pndsey , Firth , Whitesides , Blackburn , White , Bryan , and Johnston . Visitor—Bro . A . H . Eobinson , of the Humber Lodge of M . M . Lodge having been opened in form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read , confirmed , and sisrned . The ballot was then prepared for Bros . Eev . H . W . Kemp , M . A ., Thomas WetheriH , J . E . Shenrsmith , Edward Piper , E . G . Hewerdine , Georote Hansell ,

and J . H . Peters ns candidates for advancement ; and for Bro . George Spink , of the St . George ' s Lodge , No . 15 , Exeter , as a joining member , all of whom were accepted . Bros . Eev . H . W . Kemp , WetheriH , Shearsmith , Piper , Hewerdine . Hansell , and Peters being in attendnnce , were regularly advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master Masons . The ceremonv was impressively performed by Bro .

Dr . Pyburn W . M ., assisted by Bros . J . N . Selnrling P . M . and R . G . Smith P . M . Labour being ended , hearty good wishes were expressed , and the Lodge was closed according to ancient custom . The breth - ren then adjourned to refreshment , and full justice having been dono to an ample snpply of viands , the W . M . proceeded to give the usnal Loyal and Masonio toasts . Dnring the evening tbe health of the

Initiate was proposed and enthusiastically received . Bro . Eev . H . w . Kemp , in responding , stated he that evening had had a recurrence of an old and pleasant feeling , namely , that of being received as a newly initiated brother . It was nearly twenty-five years ago since he first had the honour of replying to a similar toast in the Craft degree , and who amongst the brethren present would not , if he eonld ,

go back such a period , coupled with his present experience ; as , bowever , the Great Architect of the Universe had decreed this could not be , it behoved them one and all to make the best use of the remainder of their allotted lives . In making such a retrospect , bowever , he could not help remembering many great and important works that he had the honour of assisting at in connection with their

W . M . for the benefit of art , industries , and tha welfare of their good old town of Hull , and the ceremony he had gone through that evening wonld certainly be an incentive to him to continue in the path he had years ago laid down for his guidance , and he hoped that hia example would be followed by the younger brethren ; they shonld , however , remember that for such a course there shonld be no " key .

stone , " and that no one then present was not able to assist his brethren and fellow beings in this world in some manner , however slight , and for all they conld that " keystone miehfc become the head of the corner . " Bro . George L . Shackles , the S . W .. being placed in possession of the gavel , proposed the health of the Visiting Brother , and in doing so apologised for the absence of the W . M . of the sister

Mark Lodge ; many members of that Lodge would have honoured them with their presence that evening , had it unfortunately not been the anniversary festival of the Humber Craft Lodge . Brother Dr . Eobinson responded in suitable terms . Brother Eev . H . W . Kemp then asked the brethren to give him their attention , as he had a toast to prooose he was certain they would receive in a most enthusiastic

manner , namely , that of their W . M . He had had the honour of the personal friendship of Brother Pyburn for many years , who by his uniform urbanity and kindness had endeared himself to a large circle of brethren and friends . Ifc had been gratifying to him to be advanced that evening to the degree of a Mark Master Mason by such

an old an esteemed friend . The toast was received with the utmost cordiality , and Brother Pyburn , in responding , disclaimed any merit of his own in the work done that evening ; he thanked the Past Masters and Officers who had assisted him in tho work within the Lodge . The parting toast having been given , the brethren dispersed after having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

PANMURE CHAPTER , No . 720 . THE nineteenth installation meeting of this Chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Whit Monday . The holiday interfered to some extent with the customary attendance on such occasions , and apologies for enforced absence were numerous . Amongst thoso present were Ex . Companions B . E . Bryant M . E . Z . elect , J . S . Terry J ., James Stevens P . Z . and Scribe E ., T . Poore , M . S . Larlham , Watts , H . Baldwin , Arnold , Harrison , and others ,

Visitors—Companions Bradley M . E . Z . 1216 , B . Lyon M . E . Z . 1329 , W . Halsey P . Z . 507 , H . Bickerstaff P . Z . 13 , Voisey H . 1329 , Jonas Duckett , and H . Forbes of 1329 . Chapter having been opened , Companion James Stevens proceeded to instal the Principals elect , viz .: —Companions B . E . Bryant as Z ., J . S . Terry as H ., and J . W . Watts as J . The ceremonies were very impressively rendered

throughout . The newly installed Principals immediately commenced work , and the usual ballot having been found clear , exalted into Eoyal Arch Masonry Brother W . H . Beckley of Lodge No . 507 . The admirable manner in which tho exaltation ceremony was conducted , and th « Principals' addresses given , was the subject of much subsequent laudation from the Visitors . On the termination of the

business of exaltation , a notice of motion by the M . E . Z . was unanimously carried , to the effect , " That in recognition of the earnest services to the Chapter , as founder , and Scribe E . for fourteen years , of Comp . Jas . Stevens P . Z ., a Past Scribe's jewel be presented to him ; and that honorary membership of the Chapter should also be conferred on him . " Tbe M . E . Z . stated that in full assurance of the unanimity

with which the motion would be carried he had had the jewel prepared . Companion Stevens briefly bnt forcibly expressed his grateful sense of the further honour conferred on him by the members of tbo Chapter . The design of the jewel is such as to denote the occupation of the three Principal chairs ; tbe Past Principal s

emblem is surmounted by cross pens , and the inscription sets forth he nature of the services rendered ; made of solid gold and exqniaitely finished , ifc was much admired by tbe Companions , who warmly congratulated tbe fortunate recipient . The Officers for tho ensuing year were then invested , Bro . Thomas Poore , the newly-elected