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Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 238 . A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of the brethren of this Lodge was held on Tnesday evening last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , under the presidency of Bros . Thomas Richnell Prov . 6 . S . B . for Middlesex and Surrey , who was supported by Bros . T . C . Walls P . M . G . S . B ., Colonel Wigginton P . M . P . G . S . W ., Alfred Tisley I . P . M ., Sir Charles Palmer S . W ., John H . Dodson J . W ., W . Farrington S . O .,

Groves acting M . O ., J . Farrington J . O ., Harding I . G ., F . Clemow , Dodd , Webb , Saunders , Sfcelton , Harrison Tyler , and others . Lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rite at six o'clock , when the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and , there being no practical business on the agenda , the brethren proceeded to

certain matters of finance connected with the Lodge . Several new candidates were proposed for advancement , and during the evening the Worshipful Master announced that , in accordance with a resolution passed at a previous meeting , a congratulatory address had been forwarded to Bro . His Royal Highness Prince Leopold , upon the

occasion of his marriage with Her Serene Highness tbe Princess Helen of Waldeck-Pyrmont , with which was conpled an expression of loyalty and attachment to the Throne . To this a gracious reply had been received from His Royal Highness , which he ( the W . M . )

would request the Secretary to read . Bro . Colonel W . Wigginton Secretary then read tbe Address , which had been beautifully illuminated and engraved on vellum , in the finest style of the art . The text ran as follows : —

THE PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS , No . 238 . Bro . Thomas Richard Richnell , P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey W . M . To His Royal Highness Prinoe Leopold , Dnke of Albany . We , the brethren of tbe Prince Leopold Lodge of Mark Master

Masons , No . 238 on the Register of Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and Dependencies of the British Crown , by resolution proposed by Bro . Colonel W . Wigginton , founder and first Master , seconded by Bro . T . C . Walls , founder and

fast Master , and carried unanimously , beg most respectfully , sincerely , and fraternally to tender to your Royal Highness the expresaion of our love and staunoh fidelity to our beloved Sovereign , Queen of England and Empress of India , your ever-to-be revered mother , whose whole life has chastened and sanctified those of an entire people , and created a vivif ying power , the force of which can never be fully gauged , even when the present age and generation shall have passed away . To yonr Royal Highness we offer our most heartfelt congratulations

upon yonr marriage with her Serene Highness Princess Helen , the estimable daughter of his Serene Highness the Prince of Waldeck , and our most fervent prayers that the Great Architect of the Uni . verse may be pleased to pour down upon you both Heaven ' s richest earthl y blessings , that as Victoria and Albert , so Duke and Duchess

may always be as truly united together , ever mindful of your country's ^ good , in its best and purest sense , and ever secure in its loyal , loving , strong protection . Permit ns farther , yonr Royal Highness , to welcome your illugtnous bride , and to tender to her—now one of England ' s daughtersthat loyalt y and devotion which you , your Royal Highness , well know is the bounden duty and high privilege of every Free and Accepted Mason . God bless you both .

Si gned on behalf of the Lodge , THOMAS R . RICHNELL , P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , W . M W . WIGOINTON P . M . Secretary . To this a gracious reply had been received from his Royal High "oss , as follows : —

" Claremonfc , Eshor , Surrey , 12 th Juno 1882 . DEAR SIR AND BROTHEII , —I beg you will yourself accept , and will convey to tho members of the Princo LeoDold Lodee of Mark

waster Masons , No . 238 , my most cordial thanks for the resolution ey have passed congratulating me upon my marriage , and for their K » ia Wishes for tho ftitnro happiucss of tho Duchess of Albany and " "yself .

I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , „ LEOPOLD . " Bw . T . R . Ricbnell , W . M .

too * k 0 r ^ erec ^ that the address bo entered on the minntes , theh , , Wltb tlie Dnke of A 'k any ' s reply . At tho close of the Lodge talLii n dined togetDer , Bro . Clemow catering in his well-known BideeI \ , 8 tyle - The Worshipful Master ( Bro . T . R . Riobnell ) preand I'Tu ^ conc ^ * of the repast , gave the customary Loyal Mark Masonic toasts . In proposing the Queen and Mark

Mark Masonry.

Masonry , he Baid tbe toast was one that was alwaya received with enthusiasm in all Masonic gatherings . It was his good fortune to preside as their Master to-day , being the forty . fifth anniversary of Hor Majesty ' s accession . Forty-five years since a maiden Queen ascended the throne ; a few years more she became a fond wife and mother , and her career would stand as a bright example to the

daughters of Britain . The future mothers of England would never weary of telling their children that the life of Viotoria was one of pnrity and chastity . The interest she felt in Freemasonry was mani . fested by the fact that most of her sons were distinguished members of the Craft , and ever ready to promote its interests . The toast was enthusiastically received , the National Anthem being sung by Bros .

Farrington and Saunders . The next toast was that of the Officers of Grand Mark Lodge Past and Present ; and , in proposing it , the W . M . said they were peculiarly fortunate in having their Lodge named after that illustrious and distinguished Mark Mason Fast Grand Master Prince Leopold , who was the only member of the Royal family belonging to the degree . They all knew how great

had been the interest His Royal Highness had manifested in the Prince Leopold Lodge since its formation . He associated with the toast the name of Bro . Prince Leopold , and would ask Bro . Col . Wigginton to respond . Bro . Col . Wigjrinton , in an eloquent speech , referred to the valuable services rendered to Mark Masonry by tbe Officers of Grand Lodge , and spoke of the rapid advance which had

been made in the degree , especially of late yeaTs . In proposing the health of the Officers of Prov . Grand Mark Lodge , the Worshipful Master referred to the great services and ability of the Provincial Grand Master Bro . Col . Sir F . Burdett , who presided over the two counties of Middlesex and Surrey , to the great advantage of both . He ( the speaker ) , as a Prov . Grand Officer , knew something of the

work thus performed , and assured the brethren it could be no easy task . The other Officers were equally zealous and able ; he would couple with the toast their friend and Prov . G . Senior Warden , Bro . Sir Charles Palmer , who was a Past Offioer of Prov . Grand Mark Lodge . Bro . Sir Charles Palmer , in responding , spoke of the progress of Mark Masonry , which he was glad so see so flourishing

in the Province . The immediate Past Master , Bro . Alfred Tisley , then proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , alluding , in a few happily-chosen sentences , to the straightforward and energetio man . ner in which he discharged the duties of his high position , and whioh gave universal satisfaction to the brethren . Bro . Richnell , in res . ponding , acknowledged the compliment paid him , and said he was

proud to occupy so exalted a position amongst brethren who had been associated with him so many years in his Masonic career . He should ever exert his utmost power to maintain that prestige whioh the Prince Leopold had gained amongst Mark Lodges of the Province . Several other toasts were honoured , including the Past Masters , the Officers of the Lodge , & o ., and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the Tyler's toast .

North Africa .

NORTH AFRICA .

INSTALLATION OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK MASTER . THE installation of R . W . Brother Thomas Fellowes Reade 33 , P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , Her Majesty's Political Agent and Consul General at Tunis , as P . G . M . M . M . for North Africa , took place at the Masonic Hall , Tunis , on the 10 th June . R . W . Broadley D . G . M . M . M . of the Mediterranean opeued District Grand Lodge in ample form at 7 p . m . He was supported by a goodly attendance of District Grand Officers , and of the members of the Kingston and Saint Louis Mark

Lodges . The District Grand Master having briefly explained the object of the meeting , and the dispositions adopted by the Most Worshipful Grand Mark Master Mason as to the division of the district over which he had ruled as District Grand Master , and as P . G . M . of Malta and Tunis for three years , took leave of the brethren in affectionate terms . Brother Broadley's concluding remarks were heartily

applauded , and he then proceeded to install in an impressive manner Brother Reade in the chair of A . This ceremony accomplished , Brother Reade was duly presented , and his patent having been read , he was obligated and installed as Provincial Grand Master . Bro . Reade then appointed and invested his P . G . Officers as follow : — Bros . Dr . A . Perini P . M . 222 D . G . M ., Professor Souiller , Officier

d'Academie , S . W ., L . Curletto J . W ., Prof . Clement , Officier d'Academie , M . O ., A . Blanch S . O ., P . Q . Pnliga , LL . D ., J . O ., Rev . T . Robinson P . G . M . Kent Hon . Member 222 and 254 Chaplain , G . Barsotti Treasurer , A . Andry Secretary , Dr . Pace , M . D ., Registrar , General E . Musalli Supt . Works , J . E . Gessel S . D ., A . Attard J . D ., G . B . Cassar D . of C , J . Monge Assistant Secretary , N . D'Amico Assist .

D . of C , Capt . R . A . Johnstone Organist , F . Michel Sword Bearer , J . Catalano Standard Bearer , J . Barsotti , J . Souiller , S . Angelica Stewards , L . Chevallier I . G ., A . Villareale Tyler . Bro . Reade then addressed tho brethren at some length , and expressed his determination to support the Mark Degree throughout his Province , and to follow in tho steps of his excellent friend and predecessor Bro .

Broadley , from whom he had received the gavel . He invited tbe brethren to mark their high appreciation of their P . D . G . M . by helping him in his office of Steward at the coming Festival of the R . M . I . B ., when he would represent the Mark Province of North Africa . At the proposal of Professor Souiller , seconded by Bro .

Reade , a vote of thanks to the P . D . G . M . wa 3 placed on the minutes of P . G . L . The brethren then adjourned to the Grand Hotel , where they were entertained by the P . G . M . at a banquet provided by Bro . F . Michel . The nsnal toasts wore honoured , and a most harmonious and agreeable evening spent .

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