Craft Masonry.

received from Bros . W . Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; G . J . Tagg , P . M ., A . G . P Middx . ; H . Webster , S . D . ; and others . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed , and it was excellently served under the personal supervision of Bro . E . Beltramo . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were duly proposed .

Bro . G . Ransford responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . The I . P . M . gave the toast of "The W . M . " in very flittering terms . He said that the work that evening had been performed in a manner that would be creditable to any W . M ., and to any lodge . He felt confident that the respective candidates were impressed and gratified with what they had seen and heard .

The W . M ., having replied , gave "The Visitors , to which toast Bros . Tyler , Lockett , and Hill , responded . Bro . T . W . Ockenden acknowledged in an interesting and filent speech the toist of " The Past Masters . " The toasts of "The Treasurer and Secretaiy " and " The Officers , " terminated the proceedings , which were greatly enhanced by the instrumental and vocal abilities of several brethren ; Bros . Tyler and Hill's efforts in particular being highly appreciated . 1 he banner Was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , London .

Sandown Lodge , No . 1869 . There was a strong muster of brethren at the lodge room , Wilkes-road , Sandown , on the 16 th ult ., when Bro . VV . Garland , S . W ., was very ably installed in the chair by Bro . Major Gordon , Among those present were Bros . R . Guy , W . M . ; C . F . Fox , I . P . M . ; G . VV . S . Withers , P M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; A . J . Firth , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; A . G . Prickett , P . M ., Sec , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . E . Porter , P . M . ; T . Fo'd , P . M . ; J . Whitehead Smi'h , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Dorset ; C B . Field , J . W . ; L . H . Shoebridge ,

S . D . ; A . Douglas , J . Ellis , A . Field , J . Collinson , P . M . ; W . J . R . Gordon , P . M . ( I . C . ); F . Wnollings , A . J . Callaway , E . B . Keyl , T . G . Addley , and others . The W . M . appointed the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . Guy , I . P . M . ; C B . Field , S . W . ; S . H . Shoebridge , J . VV . ; W . II . G . Gordon , P . M ., Treas . ; A . G . Prickett , P . M ., Stc ; T . Ford , P . M ., D . C ; A . J . Firth , P . M ., Org . ; A . Douglas , S . D . ; J . Ellis , J . D . ; F . Woollings . l . G . ; A . Field and W . J . R . Gordon , Stwds ; and A . J . Callaway , Tyler . Bro . R . Guy , the retiring W . M ., was presented with the Past Master ' s jewel of the lodge .

After Ihe ledge ceitmonies an excellent banquet was served at Child ' s Hotel . The usual loj al and Masonic toasts were submitted and cordially received . The enjoyment of . the evening was much enhanced by excellent recitations from Bro . Hutton , and songs from Bros . Marlow , Alderslade , Withers , Smith , Keyl , and others .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . The regular meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , W . There were present Bros . R . S . Fairbank , W . M ; W . Turner , S . W . ; H . T . Taylor , J . W . ; H . R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . O ., Treas . ; W . A . Bowser , I . P . M ., Stc ; A . D . Jones , S . D . ; J . Davidson , J . D . ; J . 11 . Lavies , P . M . ; U . C . P . Gardner , P . M . ; R . Lake , P . M . ; Budd , Scho'stein , Ryall , Lewin , Walsh , Dunning , Bartlett , Bird , Probyn-Williams , and 1 " . Bowler , Tyler . Visitor : Bro . H . C . Houndle , P . M . 1 S 2 G , P . P . G . W . Surrey .

' The lodge having been-opened , the Secretary reported that the alterations recently made in the by-laws had been confirmed by the M . W . G . M . Bros . C Ryall , G . I . ! -chorstein , and F . A . H . Walsh were passed to the Degree of F . C . by the VV . M ., Bro . Fairbank . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of the I . P . M ., Bro . Bowser , who raised Bro . Dunning to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and gave the traditional history and explanation of the working tools . The W . M ., having resumed the chair , presented B'o . J . H . Lavies , P . M ., the late Secretary of the lodge , with a beautiful Secretary ' s

brt ast jewel , which had been voted to 11 n at the previous meeting , and stated how much the U dge was indebted to Bro . Lavies for having undertaken the arduous duties of Secretary during the last two years . Bro . Lavies thanked the W . M . and brethren fir their handsome gifr , but still more for the very kind and flattering resolution passed at the last meetingof the lodge , during his temporary absence , and which he had only just seen . He assured the brethren that he should continue to do everything he could to promote the interests of the lodge . The Iodge having been closed , the brethren dined together informally .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 181 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 15 th ultimo , when ihere were present , among otheis , Bros . James Hill , VV . M . ; R , Ubsdell , S . W . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as J . W . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; R . W . Forge , P . P . G . D ., LP . M . ; C H . Kohler . P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; and E . VV . Davis , P . M ., P . P . G . O .

'lhe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and conlirmed , Bro . R . Ubsdell , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M ., subject to a dispensation from the M . W . G . M . btirg obtained , Bro . W . Fisher , P . M ., Treas ., and Bro . G . Harrison , Tyler . A Past MaMer ' s jewel having been voted to the W . M ., the Secretary reported the sudden death ol Bro . Lieut .-L ' ol . A . B . Cook , J . P ., Prov . G . Master ol Middlesex . A vote of condolence to the widow ar . d family was passed , with many individual

expressions of regret , fhe Treasurer submitted his balance-sheet , which had been duly audited . A resolution was passed that the same be received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . Apologies for non-attendance were received from 3 ros . G . Everett , P . M ., P . G . D . ; F . F . Bonney , P . P . G . D .: J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . j W . Thomas , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; and others . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . Bro . \ V . Fisher , P . M ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Oliicers . "

The pledge of " The revered memory of the late P G M ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . A . B Cook , " was feelingly submitted by the W . M ., and drunk in solemn silence . "The Health ut the D . P . G . M . and the rest r . f the Prov . Grand Ollieers " was coupled with the name of Bro . II . Higgins , who briefly replied . the toast of "The W . M . " followed , and was warmly received .

Bro . Hill , in his reply , regretted that his year ol office had thus far been a barren < ne . He hoped , however , that at the next meeting a candidate would be forthcoming . He had had a very pleasant time of it in the chair , and how could it be otherwise , when he had been fo loyally suppoited by the Past Masters , who were , without exception , a jolly set of fellows .

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The toast of "The Master Elect" followed , and this gave Bro . Ubsdell an opportunity of returning thanks for the honour conferred upon him that evening . It had not been his good fortune , he said , to pass the chair in the Craft or Arch vet , therefore he hailed with pleasure the opportunity that the Mark Degree aff irded . He could not hone to perform the work well , but he would do his best to sustain the reputation of the Sir Francis Burdett Lodge . Bros . C . H . Kohler and E . W . Davis acknowledged the toast of "The Past Masters . "

The W . M . then gave , in exceedingly ( litt-. ring terms , the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " He said that the members of the lodge were under great obligation to the distinguished brethren who had held those positions so long , and it would be a great loss to the lodge if one or bo'h were to cease active membership . To this toast Bro . W . Fisher made an eft : ctive response . The proceedings then terminated .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

St . Magdalen Chapter , No . 242 . The installation mcc'ing of this chapter was held on Friday evening , the 24 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster . Present : Comps . A . W . Fretwell , M . E . Z . ; C Goldthorpe , I P . Z . ; J . Fitzgerald , H . ; H . A . Fenton , J . ; J . F . Forth , Treas . ; J . Constable , P . P . G . O ., P . Z ., S . E . ; R . Brew . P . S . ; C . fc . Boomer , ist A . S . ; J . W . Chapman , 2 nd A . S . ; J . VV . Pawson , and W . Langbridge .

After the minutes had been confirmed the companions retired . Comp . Fretwell installed h s successor , Comp . J . Fitzgerald , in the chair of M . E . Z . ; Comp . Constable installed Comp . Fenton in the chair of H ., and Comp . Fenton installed his successor , Comp . Forth , in the chair of J . The whole of the work was do / ie in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner , especially when it is considered that this is the first time in the history of lhe chapter that each principal has installed his successor . The other officers were invested as follows : Comps . A . VV . Fretwell , I . P . Z . ; W . Lanecbridge , S . E . ; C . E . Boomer , S . N . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; R . Brew , P . S . ; J . VV . Chapman , ist A . S . ; J . Constable , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Mason , Janitor . After the chapter was closed the companions partook of supper in the ante-room , when the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

Premier Conclave . A meeting of this old and distinguished conclave was held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , W . C , on the Gth ult . Among those in attendance w 're Sir Knights J . Purrott , P . M . P . S . as M . P . S ., in the unavoidable and regrettable absence through indifposition of Sir Knight Lawrence Steele ; H . J . Lardner , P . M . P . S ., P . G . C ., Treas ., as V . E . ; E . P . Moore , J . General ; Maj ir T . C . Walls , P . M . P . S ., P . G . G ., Recorder ; R . Barnes , Prelate ; and Frater F . Reinardt , Sentinel .

The minutes of the previous conclave were read and conlirmed . Ihe Recorder announced that a meeting of the Grand Contlave of England and Wales would be held at the Mark Masons' Hall , on Monday , the Gth prox ., when the Degrees of K . H . S . and St . John the Evangelist would be conferred upon duly qualified candidates . He believed that the work would be partly or wholly perfjrmed by the members of a well-known provincial conclave , and that the Illustrious Grand Sovereign would preside . Apologies

for non-attendance were received tro n Sir Knights the Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., V . E . elect ; H . Humphries , Orator ; G . Graveley , P . M . P . S . ; G . Powell , P . M . P . S . ; T . G . Robinson , P . M . P . S . ; and others . A vote of sympathy was passed and ordered tobe entered on the minutes to E . Sir Knight Geo ge Powell , whose health for the time being bas completely broken down . The conclave was then closed . The banquet was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , and was well served .

The only toasts proposed were "The Queen and Christian Masonry ; " "The Grand Sovereign ; " and " The M . P . S . " The proceedings terminated at an early houi .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . A meetingof this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the ioth ult . Among those present were Comps . James Speller , M . W . S . ; A . W . Humphreys , Prelate ; T . E . Biddlecombe , ist General ; Mijor A . E . Baldwin , 2 nd General ; 11 . 1 . Lardner , 30 ' - , P . M . W . S , Treas . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; II . 'j . Adams , 30 ' , G . M . ; H . Hills , 30 , Raphael ; W . Bieg , Herald ; Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org . ; Dr . J . W . Hinton , M . A ., Asst . Org . ; F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 ' , P . M . W . S . ; and Dr . Victor Jagielski , P . M . W . S . Ex-Comp . C MeirhofC was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ba'lot was taken on behalf of Bro . J . Vaughan-Sherrin , 1772 , and he being in attendance was ably perfee ' ed by the M . W . S . The ballot was also taken fir W . Bro . Capt . H . J . Bertram , VV . M . 569 . but he was unavoidably prevented from attending . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . Capt . Dadson , 33 , Dr . E . M . Lott , 31 ° , Major J . E . Anderson , 31 ° , P . M . W . S . ; G . G'aveley , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; L . Steele , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; C . Slater , F . F . Bonney , J . M . Carrick , VV . Fisher , the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., and others . The cl apter was then closed .

The banquet was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , VV ., and gave unqualified satisfaction . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice . " The Health of the M . W . " was given in fluent terms by the I . P . M . W . S . In the course of his speech he congratulated Ex .-Bro . Junes Speller upon the highly creditable

manner in which he had performed the ceremony of perfection that day . The M . W . S ., having briefly replied , gave the remaining toasts in quick succession . ' An agreeable feature ol the proceedings was an excellent programme of vocal music under the management of Bro . Egbert Roberts . The members adjourned at an early hour .

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