Mark Masonry.

The W . M . having replied , gave "The Visitors , " to which toast Bro . F . W . Driver responded in a speech of son . e merit . Bros . Chauffourier and Harding replied to the toast of "The Past Masters , " and Bro . N . Prower acknowledged the p'edge of " The Treasurer and Secretary " in acharacteristic and fluent speech . Bros . Harvey and Holroyd responded for "The Oflicers . " I The proceedings then terminated .

SCOtS Lodge ( No . 406 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Mark Masons' Hall on Monday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . John Whitehead , VV . M . ; C . VV . Carrell , S . VV . ; J . Whitehead , J . . j John Smith , S . O . ; Robert Berridge , Treas . ; C . F . Matier , Sec ; George Reed , J . D . ; Hy . Peck Stwd . ; R . Clowes ; R . Loveland Loveland ,

Presi-, dent of the General Board ; Col . A . B . Cook , Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; James Moon , P . G . Treas . ; Lord Ampthill ; J . Balfe Cockburn , P . G . D . ; L . G . Turner , 251 j Alfred p . Church j A . R . Carter , P . G . S . B . ; George S . Lowe , P . M . 50 ; R . L . Andrews , J . O . 104 j J . R . Green , P . M . 112 : J . De Bels Adams , H . Mas = ey , R . B . Clowis , Major Clifford Probyn , P . M . 3 ^ 4 P . G . Stwd . j Jabez

, ' _ hurch . 10 C P . G . O . j H . VV . Andrews , 104 j and W . F raser Rae . Bro . C F . Matier , G . Sec , advanced two brethren—Bros . Drummond and Davis—and afterwards installed Bro . G . VV . Carrell , S . W .. VV . M . elect , as VV . M . of the lodge . The following brethren were appointed officers for the year : Bros- Joseph Whitehead , S . W . ; Dr . Ogilvie , J . W . ; J .

Smith , M . O . ; J . McCulloch , S . O . ; G . J . Reed , J . O . ; R . Berridge , Treas . ; C . F . Matier , Sec . j D . Gellion , S . D . j H . E . Peck , J . D . j C . F . Drummond , l . G . j and E . J . Mills , P . M ., Tyler . After the closing of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern to banquet , and subsequently honoured the usual toasts . Bro . Col . A . B . Cook , in replying to the toast of " The

Pro Grand Master , " & c , said that in that Degree they had an advantage not offered in the Craft—the system of promotion . In the Craft when Grand office was obtained by a brother he remained in that position for the remainder of his days . In the Mark it was somewhat different j Grand Officers who had taken very great interest in the Degree might go higher .

Bro . John Whitehead , I . P . M ., proposed "The VV . M ., " whom , he said , had taken great interest in that lodge , and had worked hard to bring it to its present position . Under him it would still further increase in popularity . The W . M ., in replying , said he was made a Mark Mason in the lodge , and had been a member of it ever since . He aspired to the chair when he first joined it , and

he was now extremely glad to fill the position ol W . M . He was pleased to see so many friends rally round him . He then proposed " The Victors . " Pro . Lord Ampthill , in reply , said that although usually he did not like to return thanks unexpectedly , he could honestly say that he never had greater pleasure in doing so thin then . Not only had he and the other visitors had an extremely pleasant evening , but he had seen what to him

was entirely new , that the visitors were in number three limes that of the members of the lodge . The hospitality of the lodge could not be exceeded . llro . Fraser Rae also responded . liros . Drummond and Davis replied to the toast of " The Advancees , " and Bro . Reed , S . D ., for "The Officers , " in the absence of the S . VV . and J . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast , given by Bro . Mills , closed the proceedings of a most pleasant evening .

JERSEY . Caesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —The steady progress this branch of Freemasonry is making in the Channel Islands could not have been more forcibly or more satisfactorily exemplified than in the proceedings of this lod ge on Wednesday , the 15 th inst . That much of the zeal and energy now exhibited in the practice and exercise

of this important and most interesting Degree is undoubtedl y due to the warm support and encouragement of the Prov . Grand Master is admitted by all . Bro . Colonel Malet de Carteret was one of the first to re-establish this lod ge and to start it as a thoroughly efficient working lodge , after a long period of flickering existence and semi-abeyance , and when some four vears ago he consented to accept

'he chair and to conduct the duties of VV . M . he most effectually fitted in the keystone of its prosperity . Since 'hen his successors , Bros . B"is , P . M ., and F . J . Godfray , . "¦• VI .. have worthily followed in his footsteps , and it must indeed have been highly gratifying on that evening jo the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . J . W . Hamling , whose labours , long continued , zealous and unremitting , have been

none the less valuable because conducted in a quiet and unobtrusive manner , to see so crowded a meeting and to receive from the Auditors so satisfactory a statement as regards the financial condition of the lodge . 1 he first business of the evening consisted in advancing "ro . E . Walden , which was done in a very excellent manner L y the W . M ., Bro . F . S . Godfray . The VV . M . then

re-Rested Bro . Dr . Balfour Cockburn , P . G . D ., to rccupy the chair and install the VV . M . elect . Bro . C . Marett , the l > \ i e ' > having been duly presented by Bro . Bois , •"'¦ , the ceremony of installation was conducted in a " > ost impressive manner . The Installing Officer , in the in-V < M ment ° ^ t' , e 0 , ^ cets < > addition to the usual ritual , addressed to each a few kindly words , impressing upon em their duties as good men and citizens , The officers

^ vested were Bros . Mijor F . J . Godfray , I . P . M . j P . G . Hamilton , S . W . ; J . Goldsmith , J . W . ; Captain Barette , ;; , ' -0 . ; Captain Stevenson , S . O . ; S . Gilley , J . O . ; C . I 11 ? de Carteret , R . of M . ; VV . T . Pugsley , Treas . j , V W" Hamburg , Secretary ; T . Vincent , S . D . ; II . '" oidhurst , J . D . ; A . Hadley , D . C . ; Dr . M . Le Cronier , ¦ ^¦ i and E . L . Bisson and E . J . Dodman , Stewards . Pr , ! nJ ^ nf " ' " ' ' Masters and visitors present were Bros . Si „ M S de < -arteret , VV . T . Pugsley , John Gray , T . P . 1 VV ' Aubin ' J- U Randell > T - Leat ' and U ' '

ban ge be inff closed > tl , e hrethren adjourned to the Tyle u room > where an excellent supper was served by the wi . !! f' ¦ K ° gers , whose abilities as a caterer are equally e . j ! known and appreciated . A larn """ l ' Masonic toasts were duly honoured , whose m ° P raiie must be given to Bro . C . Wilson , of t [^ " 8 feat musical abilities added much to the enjoyment tvenmg , both in lodge and in the banquet room .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . — This distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Goldensquare , on the ioth ult ., when there were present , amongst others , Bros . Major F . J . Stohwasser , 30 ° , M . W . S . ; G . Pigache , Prelate ; Major VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., 30 ° , ist General : G . Graveley , 30 , P . M . W . S ., acting 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., 30 ° P . M .

W . S . ; W . Maple , C . of Gds . ; Dr . E . M- Lott , 30 , Org . ; Egbert Roberls , Asst . Org . ; Corrie Jackson , F . R . C . S .. Herald ; N . Jagielski , M . D ., A . D . C . J T . Coffin , M . D ., 30 , P . M . W . S . : ' F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; G . A . Berkeley , P . M . VV . S . j H . J . Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S . j and Capt . A . E . Baldwin . Amongst the visitors were 111 . Bros . F . A . Philbrick . O . C ., 33 ° , P . M . W . S . ; II . H . Shirley , M . A ., 30 ° , P . M . W . S . j and Ex . Bro . J . H .

Hawkins . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Herbert I . AHams , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., who had been duly balloted for , was ably perfected by the M . VV . S . in a manner that left but little to be desired . The sum of five guineas was voted to III . Bro . H . J . Lardner , 30 , as Steward to the R . M . Ren . Instn . Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from III . Bros . Lieut .-

Col . G . Lambert , F . S A ., 33 ; E . Letchworth , 33 ; Ex . Bros . C . Tayleur , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; H . Hills , A . Humphreys , and many others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet at the Cafe Royal . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . III . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , 33 , responded in fluent terms

upon behalf of " The Supreme Council . " The Most Wise presided most ably and genially , and his health was drunk most enthusiastically . An agreeable feature of the evening ' s proceedings vvas an excellent programme of music , in which III . Bro . Dr . Lott , Ex . Bros . Egbert Roberts and Francis Smith took

part . Bros . I' . VV . Driver . Major VV . B . Williamson , and J . H . Hawkins contributed several recitations of merit . The proceedings , which were throughout of a most agreeable nature , terminated with the toast of " The Officers , " to which Bros . Williamson , N . Prower , and W . Maple replied .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 21 st ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . C . ChaufToutier , W . C . N . j F . VV . Driver , M . A ., J . ; N . Prower , M . A ., P . W . C . N ., Treas ., acting S . ; Captain Walls , P . G . C , & c . Scribe ; Harvey , S . D . ; Holroyd , J . D . ; T . O . Harding , P . W . C . N . j and Goddard , Warder . Bro . A . McDowall was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed . Iiro . F . VV . " liver , M . A ., was unanimously elected W . C . N . ; Bro . N . Prower , M . A ., Treasurer ; and Bro . Goddard , Warder . I'he lodge passed a vote of thanks to Bro . C Chauffourier for his services , which was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge was then closed , after which the hrethren dined , under the presidency of the W . M . of No . 23 S Mark Lodge .

WHITEHA VEN . F . R . Sewell Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at Freemasons ' Hall , when Bro . G . Dalrymple was enthroned as W . C . N , by Bro . T . Brakenridge , W . C . N ., and the following were invested as officers : Bros . Rev . J . Anderson , J . and Chap . ] Dr . Muir , S . ; T . Atkinson , P . W . C . N ., Trejs . j H . Burns ,

Scribe ; (' ,. Starkey , S . I ) . ; Spencer Broadbent , ] . !) . ; W . Heathcote , D . C ; D . H . Cook , Org . ; W . Robinson , Guardian ; and J . Cisson , Warder . The lodge having been opened , the Treasurer read a statement cf accounts , which showed a good balance to credit . Three candidates were proposed for elevation , and , after other general business , the lodge was closed .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

EASTWOOD . Prince Edward Council ( T . I . )—The regular meetingof this council was held on VVednesday , lhe 22 nd ult ., at the Freemasons' Private Rooms . The council was opened by Bro . Thomas Wrigley , VV . M ., Grand Sword Bearer . There were two candidates approved of . The minutes of the previous council were read and confirmed . Bro . John Marshall , P . M ., was then requested to take the chair , and performed the ceremonies in a most perfect

manner . There were present Bros . Thos . Wrigley , G . S . B ., VV . M . ; ] . J . Green , S . W . j W . Cockroft , J AV . ; John Marshall , P . M ., G . S . U ., Sec ; David Bradley , l . G . ; T . Hodgson , O . G . ; VV . Shackleton , P . M . ; J . R . Blacka , J . Cookson , G . S . Smith , Thos . Meilor , J . VV . Monckman , VV . Smyth Barlow , and J oseph Olive .

Royal Masonic .Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC . INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The following is the result of the Junior Cambridge Examination , Christmas , 1892 : HO . N ' OI . ' KS . - —IST CLASS , 2 ND DIVISION . —Coupland ( with mark of distinction in Reli gious Knowledge ) . 2 ND CLASS . —Higgison ( with mark of distinction in

Mathematics ); Bingham ( with mark of distinction in Arithmetic ) ; Crompton , and Matthews . 3 « CLASS . —Fortune . PASSED . —Broad , Brewer , Davis , Doughty , C . W . Green , Groombridge , Jarmain , Jewitt , C . T . Johnson , J . H . Marsden , ^ Mclhuish , Murless , Scarfe , Sladen , Stephenson , and Steward . TOTAL . —Six honours and \ 6 pass certificates .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The following are the results of the Cambridge Examinations , Christmas , 1 S 92 : SK . VIOK . —CLASS II . —ALiicy Smith and Bertha Dunn , Honours . SRNIOR . —CLASS III . —Amy Cutbush , Honours ; and Ethel Giliett , Passed .

A . —Distinction in Arithmetic . J UNIOR . —CLASS II . —ujessie Beilley , Evelyn Conti , and Florence Bextord , Honours . J UNIOR . —CLASS III . —Hester Burt , Nellie Cooper , and Helena Tuns , Honours . D . —Distinction in Drawing . Mary Allen , Ethel Croft . Kate Grundley , Nellie Grammer , Hilda Kemp . Florence Obey , Edith Poundfoot , Ethel Sanders , and Kate Broughton , Passed .

Annual Festival Of The Emulation Lodge Op Improvement.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE EMULATION LODGE OP IMPROVEMENT .

The annual Festival of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement was held on the 24 th ult ., at Freemasons ' Hall , when about 450 brethren , among whom were many Grand Officers , assembled to see the First Lecture worked . Bro . Thomas Fenn , President of the Board of General Purposes , presided , and among

other brethren present were Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . Stanhope Spencer , P . G . C . ; Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; Edward Letchworth , Grand Secretary ; Charles E . Keyser , J . G . D . ; Percival A . Nairne , J . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . S . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , P . S .

G . D . ; Ralph Gooding , M . D ., P . S . G . D . ; Sir Geo . D . Harris , P . G . D . ; H . J . Phili p Dumas , P . G . D . ; Jos . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; Vincent Payne Freeman , P . G . D . ; Frederick West , P . G . D . ; Hamon Le Strange , P . G . D . ; G . H . Hopkinson , D . G . D . C ; Rudol ph G . Glover , P . G . D . C ; Charles Belton , P . G . D . C . ; Dr . H . J . Strong , A . G . D . C ; Charles

Martin , P . A . G . D . C ; Thos . J . Railing . P . A . G . D . C ; G . Kelley , P . G . S . B . ; Frederick Mead , P . G . S . B . ; E . Monteuuis , P . G . S . B . ; Wm . P . Brown , G . Std . Br . ; Charles Fitzgerald Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; Charles Frederick Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; Henri Biie , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Clay Sudhiv , P . G . Std . Br . ; Richard Clowes , P . G . Std . Br . ; Ei ' . ward Cutler , O . C .. G . Org . ;

Samuel V . Abraham , G . Purst . ; Samuel Vallentine , P . G . Purst . ; Henry Garrod , P . G . Purst . ; Walter Hopekirk , P . G . Purst . ; Thos . W . Whitmarsh , P . G . Purst . ; David Dixon Mercer , P . G . Purst . ; and Hy . Sadler , G . Tyler . Bros . R . Clay Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br ., vvas I . P . M . ; W . H . Kirby , S . W . ; F . T . Rushton , P . G . Stwd ., J . W . ; W . P . Reynolds , S . D . ; J . C . Mortimer , J . D . ; and

J . J . Black , I . G . The brethren who assisted Bro . Fenn to work the First Lecture

wereist Section b y Bro . Temple C . Martin . 2 nd „ „ D . D . West . 3 rd „ „ Henry Pritchard . 4 'h ,, ,, J . C . Mortimer . 5 th „ „ J . J . Black , tnh „ „ VV . P . Reynolds . 7 th „ „ W . G . Kentish .

At the conclusion ofthe work , which was beautifull y performed , Bro . V , ' . VV . B . BKACII , M . P ., proposed , and Bro . Sir J B . MONCKTON seconded , a vote of thanks to the working brethren . The motion having been carried , Bro . FKNN acknowledged the vote , and said the

brethren who had worked the Sections were extremel y gratified with the approbation of the brethren . He stated later on , when new members were proposed , that there were 6000 past and present members of the lodge , that the joining fee was 2 s . 6 d . and the contribution each night a member attended is ., that the whole of the money , with the exception of a small sum for working expenses , was devoted to the Charities ; that

last year the lodge gave . £ 40 to the three Institutions , besides £ " 10 to the unsuccessful candidates for the Benevolent Institution . The Iodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where Bro . W . W . B . Beach presided in the large hall , and Bro . Sudlow in the drawing room . When the cloth was cleared Grace was said , and the toasts were proposed .

" lhe Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., " and "The Pro G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers" having been drunk , Bro . Sir J MONCKTON , P . G . W ., replied to the last of these toasis , and , in the course of his observations , said , with reference to the good Masons did for the Charities , that after the meeting of the General

Committee of the Girls' School , the day before the quarterl y meeting of the Committee Dinner Club , the building of the new Alexandra Hall was mentioned , and the President said what a pity it was the hall had not an organ . The motion was considered a good one , and , betore the brethren— \ 6 in number—lelt the table , four trustees were appointed , and a subscription of ^ 120 was raised .

Bro . Josi-. ru C . PARKINSON , P . G . D ., proposed "The Chairman , " the Prov . G . Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight , a country gentleman deservedl y popular , a true English sportsman well known in the hunting