Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Eclectic Lodge , No , 39 . —On Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., the annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , when the installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . S . Gourley , M . D ., took place . Previous to the ceremony , the lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer by the V . W . Bro .

-t-F . Binckes , 30 ° , Grand Secretary , the ballot was taken for Bro . W . Coxon , J . D ., No . 1274 ; and Bro . H . Warwick , I . G ., No . 124 , who were duly elected . These brethren , being in attendance were , with Bro . Davidson , who had been previously elected , advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Masters , by the Grand Secretaty . At the conclusion ofthe ceremony , Bro . Binckes proceeded

to install the W . M .-elect , according to the accustomed rites and ceremonies of this degree . The W . M . then appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bro . R . B . Harpley , I . P . M . ; J . W . Cameron , S . W . ; + W . Brignall , junr ., 30 , J . W . ; E . Hudson , M . O . ; J . B . Watts , S . O . ; T . Whitwell , J . O . ; + Rev . H . B . Tristram , 18 ° , LL . D ., F . R . S ., Chaplain

M . Rickinson , Treasurer ; E . Alexander , Secretary ; B . M . Gallon , Registrar ; J . Hunter , S . D . ; R . H . Stafford , J . D , ; J . Miller , Steward and I . G . ; J . Mowbray , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a most excellent banquet at Bro . Gallon's , Royal Hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with true fraternal feeling , and the brethren separated after having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

NE \ VCASTLE-UPON-TV * SE . — Royal Kent Rose Croix Chapter , II . R . D . M . —On Friday afternoon , the 26 th ult ., the members of this chapter held their anniversary meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Bells Court , 9 , Newgate-street , Bro . A . Clapham , M . W . Sov ., in the chair . The chapter having been , opened in ancient and solemn

form , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The M . W . Sov .-elect , Bro . + W . Brignall , junr ., 30 " , was presented by the Grand Marshal for the benefit of installation , which interesting ceremony was conducted by Bro . W . Foulsham , P . M . W . Sov ., in a style well calculated to make a deep and lasting impression upon the assembled brethren . The M . W . Sov .

having been saluted as such by the brethren present , he appointed the following officers for the ensuing year , viz : —Bros . W . Punshon , P . M . W . S ., Prelate ; W . Foulsham , P . M . W . S ., ist Gen . ; A . Clapham , P . M . W . Sov ., 2 nd Gen . ; IT . G . Ludwig , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; H . Hotham , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; R . F . Cook , Grand Marshal ; J . F . Manito , Captain of the Guard ; J . P .

Trotter , Equerry . The office of Raphael , the M . W . Sov . stated , would be filled up at the next convocation of the chapter . The chapter was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , presided over by the M . W . S . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren .

Masonic Soiree And Ball At Sheerness.

MASONIC SOIREE AND BALL AT SHEERNESS .

THE SOIREE . On Monday evening last , the brethren of the ancient and popular "Adams's' Lodge , No . 158 , Sheerness , held their long ; contemplated soirJe , consisting of a tea party , concert and dance , in their spacious Lodgeroom , Mile Town . The catering was entrusted to Bro . J . G . Green , P . P . J . W ., ofthe Britannia Inn , Sheerness ,

and was carried out with the utmost ability and success , the table appointments and decorations being of the most recherch ! character . The room , too , was profusely decorated with flags , evergreens , flowers , & c , worked into various masonic emblems ; and , as the brethren were attired in full masonic costume , the tout ensemble produced a grand effect . This was much heightened by the presence of

many ladies 111 evening dress , for , by somewhat of an innovation , the brethren so far set aside the exclusivcness of Masonry , and admitted their wives to the Lodge-room on this occasion . Bro . Dr . J . S . Kcddell , P . P . G . S . W . ( who we believe has attained to 30 ° ) , presided , and delivered a truly impressive address , which we regret we are unable to find space for this week . Dr . Keddell , who has passed

the " three-score years and ten , " and who was barely convalescent from a serious illness , was obliged to retire at an early hour ; when his place as president was taken by another septagenarian , Bro . Isaac Townsend , Secretary , of "Adams , " and P . P . G . R ., for the remainder ofthe evening . The duties of M . C . were undertaken by Bro . John Kelly , and well carried out . After lea , a brief

concert was given by several brethren , Bro . E . T . Borling presiding at thc piano ; and then the happy family-party ( for it may be truly considered so ) enjoyed themselves for some hours in " threading the mazy dance . " The note of separation was not sounded until the hand of time had proclaimed "three" ofthe " wee sma hours ayont the twal , " when all departed to their homes , thoroughly pleased with thc evening's enjoyment .

THE BALL . A grand Masonic ball , promoted and carried out by the brethren of the " De Shinland" Lodge , was held at thc Victoria Hall , on Friday , the 25 th ult . Over 200 " votaries of the dance" were present , including several brethren from distant towns . The ball was under the distinguished patronage of Vicount Holmesdale , Prov .

G . M . of Kent ; W . F . Dobson , Esq ., D . Prov . G . M . of Kent ; and several grand officers of the Province . The brethren present were attired in Masonic costume , and this , contrasted with the gay dresses of thc ladies , aided by the brilliant illumination of the noble hall , produced a tout ensemble , thc effect of which has seldom , if ever , before been paralleled in Sheerness . The music which was supplied by a portion of thc admirable band of the Royal

Masonic Soiree And Ball At Sheerness.

Engineers , from Chatham , was , we need hardly say , perfection . The refreshment department was entrusted to the catering of Bro . Hancock , J . W ., steward ofthe Royal Naval Barracks , and gave great satisfaction . Taken altogether , the ball was a great success , and it will probably be made an annual one .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending March 12 , 1870 . MONDAY , MARCH 7 . Lodge 12 , " Fortitude and Old Cumberland , " Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . £ [ Tia t T > _ )> T- -.. „> TJT .. 11 25 Robert Hall

,, , " Burns , " Freemasons . ,, 72 , " Royal Jubilee , " Anderton's , Fleet-street . ,, 8 3 , " United Lodge of Prudence , " Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-street . „ 90 , " St . John's , " Radley ' s , Blackfriars . „ 1 44 , "St . Luke's , " Pier Hotel , Chelsea .

_¦ _¦ * ff A - __ .--... ? ' A 11-v ?* -.-.. * I ^ . A * * ** * - _ A 1 / tAw . n . n ( n . r . fi > AAf ,, 171 , "Amity , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . ,, 188 , "Joppa , " Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . ,, 256 , " Unions , " Freemasons'Hall . Chap . 1056 , "Victoria , " George Hotel , Aldermanbury . Kent Mark Masters' Lodge of Instruction , Lyceum Tav .,

3 S 4 , Strand , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . C . Swan , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel ,

Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for 8 .

TUESDAY , MARCH 8 . Lodge 46 , "Old Union , " Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars . ,, 96 , "Burlington , " Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-street . „ 166 , " Union , " London Tav ., Bishopsgate-street . ,, 180 , " St . James's Union , " Freemasons' Hall . ,, 198 , " Percy , " Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . ,, 211 , " St . Michael , " Albion , Aldersgate-street . „ 228 , " United Strength , " St . John ' s Gate ,

Clerkenwell . _ 2 35 > " Nine Muses , " Clarendon , New Bond-street . „ 548 , "Wellington , " White Swan Tav ., Deptford . >> 9 : 7 . "Cosmopolitan , " Terminus Htl ., Cannon-st . >> 933 . "Doric , " Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Chap . 185 , "Jerusalem , " Freemasons' Hall . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .

DomaticLodgeof Instruction , Palmerstori'l av ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction ( 3 S 2 ) , Hotel de Cologne , 60 and 61 , Haymarket , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Metropolitan Railway , Victoria Station , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor , 382

Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John ' s Tavern , St . John's-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Prestonian Club of Instruction ( for M . M . 's only ) , Lyceum Tavern , Strand .

WEDNESDAY , MARCH 9 . Committee Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at 3 . Lodge 11 , "Enoch , " Freemasons'Hall . ,, 13 , " Union Waterloo , " Masonic Hall , Woolwich . ,, 15 , " Kent , " Guildhall Coffee House , Gresham-st .

,, 87 , " Vitruvian , " White Hart , Lambeth . 11 147 , " Justice , " White Swan , Deptford . , , 212 , "Euphrates , " George Hctcl , Aldennabury . ,, 238 , " Pilgrim , " Ship & Turtle , Leadenhall-street . 11 749 i "Belgrave , " Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street .

„ 7 S 1 , "Merchant Navy , " Silver Tavern , Burdettroad , Limehouse . „ 820 , " Lily of Richmond , " Greyhound , Richmond . ,, 101 7 , " Montefiore , " Freemasons'HaU . ,, 1216 , "Macdonald , " Head Quarters First Surrey Rifles , Brunswick-rd ., Camberwell .

,, 1228 , " Beacontree , " private rooms , Leytonstone . „ 1260 , " Hervey , " George Hotel , Walham Green . Chap . 619 , "Beadon , " Greyhound , Dulwich . Pythagorean Lod-gc of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at S . United Strength Lodge of Instruction ( 228 ) , Bull & Gate , Kentish Town-road , at 8 ; Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern ,

Globeroad , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Confidence Lodge of Instruction ( 193 ) , Railway Tavern , Railway-place , Fenchurch-street , at 7 . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , The Grapes Tavern , Duke-street , Manchester-square , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , P . G . P ., Preceptor . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 ; Bro . C . II . Pedler , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( S 29 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 .

THURSDAY , MARCH IO . Lodge 19 , " Royal Athelstan , " Terminus Hotel , Cannon , street .

,, 91 , "Regularity , Freemasons ' Hal ) . „ 206 , "Friendship , " Ship < . _ Turtle , Leadenhall-st . ,, 263 , " Bank of England , " Radley's , Blackfriars . 11 534 , " Polish National , " Freemasons' Hall . 11 657 , " Canonbury , " Haxell ' s Hotel , Strand . , , 860 , " Dalhousie , " Anderton ' s , Fleet-street . „ 1076 , "Capper , " Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , West Ham .

Chap . 72 , "Royal Jubilee , Horns Tavern , Kennington . 11 554 > " Yarborough , " Green Dragon , Stepney .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Yorkshire Grey , London-street , Fitzroy-square ,. ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Finsbury Club of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , 42 , Bath-street , City-road . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes ,

Mile-cnd-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . St . George's Lodge , of Instruction ( 140 ) , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 . Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction ( 127 S ) , Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoria-park , at 7 . 30 ; Bro J . Terry , Preceptor .

FRIDAY , MARCH II . Lodge 33 , "Britannic , " Freemasons' Hall . „ 134 , "Caledonian , " Ship & Turtle , Leadenhall-st . ,, 157 , "Bedford , " Freemasons'Hall . ,, 177 , "Domatic , " Anderton's , Fleet-street . K . T . Encampment , "Mount Calvary , " 14 , Bedford-row . St . Luke's Lodge of Instruction ( 144 ) , Pier Htl ., Chelsea .

Stability Lodge of Instrnction , Guildhall Coffee House , Gresham-street , at 6 . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . 's , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor . United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Homs Tavem , Kennington , at 7 .

Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Htl ., Spring-gardens , Charing-cross ; Br . Pulsford , Preceptor Doric Lodge of Instrnction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mile-. end-road , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar , at 7 ; Br . D . S . Potts , Preceptor . Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav ., Victoriaroad , Deptford , at 8 .

SATURDAY , MARCH 12 . Lodge 10 S , "London , " Freemasons'Hall . 11 l 73 > " Phcenix , " Freemasons'Hall . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , . New Cross-road , at 7 .

BREAKFAST . — EPPS ' S COCOA . — Grateful and Comforting . —The very agreeable character of this preparation has rendered it a general favourite . The Civil Se / T' -re Gazette remarks : " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition , and by a careful application of the fine

properties of well-selected cocoa , Mr . Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills . " Made simply with boiling water or milk . Sold only in tin-lined packets , labelled J AMES EPPS & Co ., Homceopathie Chemists , London . —[ Advt . l

MASONIC STATIONERY is supplied advantageously by Bro . T . BEEDLE , High-street , Weston-supermare , Somerset , who executes Relief and Cameo stamping on his own premises . Bro . Beedle ' s Steel Pen is a really good pen , and he sends 12 dozen , per post , for twenty stamps . —[ Advt . l

The New Vade Mccum ( invented and manufactured by Charles IT . Vincent , optician , of 23 , Windsorstreet , Liverpool ) consists of a telescope well adapted for tourists , & c ., to which is added an excellent microscope of great power and first-class definition , quite equal to others

sold at ten times the price . Wonderful as it may seem , the price of this ingenious combination is only 3 s . 6 d ., and Mr . Vincent sends it ( carriage free ) anywhere , with printed directions , upon receipt of post-office order or stamps to he amount of 3 s . lod . —[ Advt . l

To CONSUMPTIVES . —A grateful father is desirous of sending by mail , free of charge" to all who wish it , a copy of the prescription by which his daughter was restored to perfect health from confirmed Consumption , after having been given up by her physicians and despaired of by her father , a well-known physician , who has now discontinued practice . Sent to any person free . —Address O . P . Brown , Secretary , 2 , King-street , Covent-garden , London . —[ Advt . 1

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Unfailing Restoratives . —When the climate , age , or hardships have undermined the health , skin diseases are prone to arise , and augment thc existing weakness . Holloway ' s mendicaments daily prove most serviceable , even under the most untoward circumstances . His well-known and highly-esteemed unguent possesses the finest balsamic

virtues , which soothe and heal without inflaming or irritating the most tender skin , or most sensitive sore . Holloway ' s Ointment and Pills are infallible for curing bad legs , varicose veins , swelled ankles and erysipelas . They have long been famed for their power of subduing glandular inflammations , local irritations , prickly heat , and that annoying eruption which frequently springs from

neglecting out door exercise . —[ ADVT ] , THE BLOOD PURIFIER . —Old Dr . Jacob Townsend's Sarsaparilla . Other Medical Testimony . —In speaking of the " Blood Purifier , " old Dr . Jacob Townscnd ' s Sarsaparilla , G . C . Kernott , M . D ., L . S . A . Lond ., says : "I strongly recommend it in cutaneous diseases and all impurities of the blood . " March 24 , 1 S 69 . —In a letter to the

proprietors ,, June 6 , 1869 , Dr . Irvine , of Irvine ' s-town , says : "I have been in the habit of ordering your Sarsaparilla for my patients with the best results . Send me six quarts and six mammoth bottles . " —For all skin diseases , for purifying the system of mercurial poisons , and building up the broken constitution it is the only safe and certain

remedy . In bottles 2 s . 6 d ., 4 s ., 4 s . Cd ., 7 s . Gd ., lis . Sold by all Druggists . Pills and Ointment each in boxes , is . I' / iA ., 2 S . f ) d ., 4 s . 6 d . Testimonials also from the Hon . the Dean of Lismore ; General William Gilbert , of the Indian Army ; ordered also by Apothecaries' Hall , London . Caution—Get the red and blue wrappers , with the old Doctor ' s head in the centre . No other genuine .