Mark Masonry.

P . G . W ., G . Sec ; Rev . J . A . Lloyd . P . G . Chap . ; R . r W . Berridge , P . G . W ., G . D . C ; and Frank Richardson , c P . G . W ., G . Reg . Lord Radnor svill be installed as first t VV . M . of the lodse , and later in the day the Prov . Grand Lodge of Wiltshire svill meet , and Lord Radnor svill be in- s stalled as Prov . Grand Master . 1

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting of this chapter vvas held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Prince of VVales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' sroad , Paddington , W ., svhen there svere present Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; VV . Hillier , 834 , H . ; M . Speigel , M . E . Z . 1256 , ] .: John Davies , M . li . Z . 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; J . C . Tilt , N . Sfc , S . N . ; I . Cruttenden , 779 , P-S . ;

Jos . Bailey , M . E . Z . 1602 , ist A . S . ; G . Gregory , P . S . S 62 , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . J . Ferguson , P . Z . 1056 ; G . Murch , P . Z . 7 S 3 ; VV . E . Jameson , 176 ; J . F . Perrins , P . S . 1 S 3 S ; H . Armfield , 1642 ; and S . Cochrane , P . S . 3 . The chapter svas opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation svas rehearsed , Comp . Ferguson being the candidate . The officers svere elected for the ensuing tsvelve

months : Comps . H . Dehane , S . E . ; John Davies , M . E . Z . 733 , Treas . ; and as Committee of Preceptors Comps . Dehane , S . Cochrane , and G . Gregory , all of svhom acknosvledged the compliment . Comp . Cochrane , on behalf of the chapter , handed an illuminated vellu * n to Comp . W . H . Dean , P . Z 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , on his retiring from the Committee and leaving for the West of England , svho acknosvbdged it in suitable terms . After the M . E . Z . had

risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes " vvere accorded , and the chapter closed .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

MANCHESTER . United Manchester Lodge ( No . 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 3 rd instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . There svere present Bros . Col . J . L . Aspland , W . C . N . ; J . T . Richardson , S . ; G . S . Smith , J . ; CE , Tosvell , C . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . M . Sinclair , Treas . ; A . C . Miller , lames Sharpies , S . Kelly , A . Louis

Boothroyd , Julius Launsch , and lames Ormrod . Visitors : Bros . J . D . Murray , A . H . Jeffeiis , J . Hardwicke-Marsh , G . Alfred Myers , J . M . Veal , and F . Stretch . There were four candidates for elevation , the ceremonies being performed by Bros . J . L . Aspland and J . D . Murray . It was a mnst successful meeting , and we hope to see more interest taken in these beautiful Degrees in the future .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MANCHESTER . Matier Council ( T . I . ) . —This council svas held on Saturday , the 3 rd instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Cooperstreet . There svere present Bros . J . M . Sinclair , W . M . ; J . T . Richardson , S . Kelly . C . Ii . Tosvell , G S . Smith , H . C . Miller , A . K . Boothroyd , A . L . Boothroyd , J . Laurisch , James Ormrod , James bharples , Col . J . L . Aspland , VV .

Cartwright , and h . Roberts . Visitors : Bros . A . H . Jefferis , J . D . Murray , J . Hardwicke-Marsh , Geo . Alfred Myers , F . Stretch , J . M . Veal , and others . Four brethren svere admitted , the ceremonies being performed by Bros . J . D . Murrayand A . H . Jeffeiis . Bro . VV . Cartsvright svas installed into the chair by Bro . J . D . Murray , and aftersvards the VV . M . appointed his officers for the ensuing year , and they svere ins-ested accordingly .

Ireland.

Ireland .

INNISKILLEN . Tyrone and Fermanagh Preceptory . This preceptory met at the Tosvn Hall , on Wednesday , tne 30 th , ult ., when the usual quarterly business svas transicted , and the follosving sirknighis elected for the enusuingyear : Sic Knights A . Anderson , Eminent Preceptor ; C . E . Irvine , Constable ; R . A . Miller , Marshal ; | . L . Carson

Chaplain ; J . C . Roulston , Std . Br ; W . King-EdwarJs , Sub-Marshal ; VV . Ritchie , Captain of Guard ; VV . F . Jones , Treasurer ; and Wm . Purdon , Registrar . Comp . Wm . Irvine , having been properly presented , svas impressively inducted to full knighthood by limminent Preceptor 0 . Ternan , assisted by Sir Knight VV . F . Jones . This concluded the business , and the sir knights adjourned to a pleasant and social supper .

Scotland.

Scotland .

POLLOKijHIELDS . Pollok Lodge ( No . 772 ) . —The annual meeting for election and of office lie « rers of this lodge took place in the Burgh Buildings , Maxwell Park , on Tuesday evening , the 29 th ult . Bro . U . R . Clark , M . A ., R . W . M ., assisted by Bro . M . IT . Shasv-Stewart and office-bearers , opened the lodge , svhen the minutesof the previous meeting

were read and approved . Four candidates svere nominated for in i tiation atthe next meeting . The brethren nominated unanimously for the various offices svere declared duly elected—Bros . VVm . Stewart , R . W . M . ; John Cameron , D . M . ; J . W . Ruddock , S . M . ; Win . McQueen Barr , S . W . ; Win . S . Hunter , J . VV ; Rev . T . VV . B . Niven , Chap . ; W . Hill , Sec ; A . Boyd , Treas . ; S . Harte ,

B . B . ; J . P . Laidlisv , S . D . ; John Craig , J . D . ; VV . F . McGib on , Architect ; R . T . Neilson , I . ; A . Heap , B . of M . ; P . Pringle . Marshal ; J . N . Paton , S . B . ; J . "ighet , Stsvd . ; D . Murray , LG . ; and N . McKinlay , O . G . These brethren were installed into their several ollicesby Bro . M . H . Shasv-Stewart , M . P ., Prov . G . M . of Stirlingshire , svho svas very happy though forcible in the

Scotland.

remarks he addressed to each regarding the performance of their duties . The balance sheets of the lodge show it to be in a very sound financial position . This concluded the business of the meeting , and the lodge svas closed . The brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , svhere the chair svas taken by Bro . Wm . Stewart . The banquet svas admirably served . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts svere given and

responded to . "The Health of Bro . M . H . Shasv-Stesvart" svas toasted svith all the honours . Bro . J . VV . Ruddock then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " reminding the brethren that it svas mainly owing to Bro . Clark ' s energies that the Iodge svas founded , and now in its prosperous condition . He also handed Bro .

Clark a Past Master ' s gold jesvel , subscribed for by the members , in appreciation of his many good qualities . Bro . Clark made a suitable reply in his usual eloquent language . Bro . VV . S . Hunter proposed the toast of ¦ '' The Three Grand Lodges—England , Ireland , and Scotland "—speaking at length on the Charities connected theresvith , and closing his remarks svith the

couplet" In Faith and Hope thc svorld svill disagree , But all mankind ' s concerned in Charity . " The other toasts included "The Prov . Grand Lodges of Renfresvshire East , " "The Pollok Lodge , " " The Nesvlyinstalled Master , " and " The Guests . "

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

Grand Masters' Council ( No . i ) . —A numerously attended meeting of this old council svas held at the Grand Mark Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 23 th ult . Among those present svere Comps . B . R . Bryant , T . I . M .. Grand Lecturer ; G . Gravelev , P . T . I . M ., Treas ., acting P . D . M . ; Edsvin Storr , D . M . ; ' Capt . T . C . Walls , P . T . I . M ., P . G . D . M ., Recorder ; H . IT . Shirley , M . A .,

C . of Guard ; A . McDosvall , ist Marshal ; Nelson Prosver . M . A ., P . G . Marshal ; Lieut .-Col . C . E . Vansittart , R . A . ; E . H . Ezard , M . D . ; G . Briggs . R . E . H . Goffin , J . T . Rosve , J . Smith , C . Slater , H . Higgins , J . Moore Smith , B . Stess-art , and W . H . Toye . Comps . J . R . Green . T . O . Harding , M . A ., and James Castello , svere visitors . The minutes of the previous council having been read

and confirmed , the ballot svas taken upon behalf of Comps . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., and A . W . Humphreys , and it being unanimous they svere duly admitted , received , and greeted , the ceremony being admirably performed by the Thrice Illustrious Master , ably lassisted by Comps . G . Graveley and H . H . Shirley . Apologies for nonattendance , principally through illness , svere received from

Comps . G . Lambert , P . G . D . M . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . D . M . ; Alfred Williams , P . G . C . W . ; Rev . Dr . Lemon , D . D ., P . G . Chap . ; R . Roy , M . A ., C of G . ; Major VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., 3 rd Marshal ; D . P . Cama , Dr . Pocock , S . H . Parkhouse , J . N . Frye , Major Penrose Dunbar , Thomas Cubitt , P . T . I . M .: and others . A vote of

sympathy svas passed to Comp . T . Cubitt , svho has been confined to the house by ses'ere indisposition during the past IJ months . The Council svas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant to dine . The 'Thrice Illustrious Master presided most ably and genially , and some excellent speeches svere made by several of the companions . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Royal Masonic Institution Fob Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOB GIRLS .

The girls of the Freemasons' School at Clapham gave the liveliest satisfaction to , 1 large gathering of friends of the Institution on Saturday afternoon , by the admirable manner in which , under Miss Davis and the members of her staff , they svent through a lengthy and excellently performed programme of calisthenics and marching , and Indian club exercises , interspersed

and agreeably varied by instrumental music and the singing of Christmas carols , under the vocal instructress , Mrs . Rowarth . The appearance and bearing of the children , and the condition of the school rooms und dormitories which were minutely inspected , and for which Miss Buck , the Matron , is responsible , vvere

eminently satisfactory . The health of the girls is as good as it has been throughout the year . The remainder of the half-year will be devoted to the serious business of the College of Preceptors and Cambridge Local Examinations . The Chairman , Bro . Ralph Clsstton , and most of the House Committee , and Bro . Hedges , the Secretary , svere present on the above occasion .

Sixth Annual Supper Of The Leopold Lodge Of Instruction. No.1571.

SIXTH ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE LEOPOLD LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . No . 1571 .

This lodge held its sixth annual supper at the lodge rooms , the City Arms' Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . G ., on Thursday , the 24 th ult . The lodge svas opened for the purpose of hearing

the Secretary ' s report of the progress of the lodge , and a record of its svork during the year . The follosving svere present : Bros . Morgan , VV . M . ; Carey , P . M ., S . VV . ; Johns , J . VV . ; Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Pitt , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec ; Williams , Asst . Sec . ; Ginden , S . D . ; Meadows ,

J . D . ; Watts , I . G . ; W . Smith , Tyler ; Kent , P . M . ; Dormer , P . M . ; Gregory , Davis , Warner , Marshall , Leach , J . Hall ( all of the mother lodge ) , Stevens , and Reid , 8 79 ; R . D . Smith , P . M . 27 ; Beasley , P . M . 1524 ; Bradley , 1209 ; Halford , P . M . ; Large , P . M .

1607 ; Seagrave , Petley , and Haddrill , 16 72 ; Wade 134 8 ; Carlton , 2184 ; Lemon , P . M . ; Rodgers , Georgeston , and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the W . M . called upon the Secretary for his report of the year ' s svork

Sixth Annual Supper Of The Leopold Lodge Of Instruction. No.1571.

in the lodge , and this having been read showed the progress of the lodge during the past year and its present condition . The Auditors then read their report as to the finances of the lodge , and , these reports having been adopted , it svas proposed by Bro . Colley , P . M ., Sec . of the mother lodge , seconded by Bro . Meadosvs , and carried unanimously , that a vote of

thanks be accorded to Bro . Colley , to be . recorded on the minutes , for his services to the lodge during the past year as Secretary , and also for the able report just read . This svas briefly acknosvledged by Bro . Colley , and a vote of thanks svas accorded to the auditors for their services .

The Worshipful Master then rose for the first time , and several brethren became joining members , ancl returned thanks . Upon the W . M . rising for the second time , it svas announced that the officers for the next week were appointed , and on the third rising , the W . M . received the congratulations of all present , and the lodge vvas closed .

The brethren then adjourned to hold their Gth annual supper , and vvere joined by various other brethren . Bro . Morgan , W . M . of the mother lodge , presided , supported by Bros . Colley , S . W ., and Johns , J . VV ., of the mother lodge . After a repast served in the usual manner b y the proprietors of the City Arms Restaurant , the usual loyal and Craft toasts svere honoured .

The toast of the evening— Success to the Leopold Lodge of Instruction , " coupled vvith the name of the Secretary , Bro . Colley , proposed by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER , svas received by all present svith enthusiasm . Upon rising to respond , Bro . COLLEY received a hearty svelcome , and in the course of his remarks took occasion to call the attention of the brethren to the

necessity for every member endeavouring to become proficient in the various ceremonials connected svith the Craft , and he also expressed the pleasure it gave him to be again present upon nearly completing his fifth year of office . The toast of " The Preceptor , Bro . Duffield , P . M ., " svas tlso svell received .

In replying , the PRECEPTOR expressed his svillingness to do all he could for the lodge of instruction , and the Craft generally . The toast of '' The Deputy Preceptor , Bro . Pitt , P . M ., and the Assistant Secretary , Bro . Williams , " svas responded to by those brethren . "The Visitors" svas replied to by Bros . HALFORD

and HADDKILI .. Bro . BKASI . KV , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The Sister Lodges of Instruction , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Carr , P . M ., Preceptor of the Loyalty Lodge of Instruction . Bro . CARR responded .

The brethren then separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening . A good programme was got through during the evening , Bro . Haddrill presiding at the piano , and Bros . Seagrave , Large , Halford , and Wade giving songs and recitations .

Annual Banquet Of The Logic Club.

ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE LOGIC CLUB .

This club held its annual banquet at the Cafi ! Royal , in Thursday , the ist inst ., before some 80 members and visitors , and were able , under the genial chairmanship of its Preceptor , Bro . G . E . Fairchild , to secure a very pleasant evening . Those present included amongst the number Bros . J . Percy Fitzgerald ,

Cummings , Ths . Johnson , R . P . Stevens , Lawrence , Grenier , Chaplin , Dr . Holloway Elliott , Dr . Alder Wright , Barnett , Lasvs , Girder , Dr . Andrew Miller , Haynes , Fred . Burgess , Smith , Kent , Ingram , J . D . Beveridge , Alfred Moore , and others . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Lennox Brosvne , James Terry , Heme , Dr . Anderson , G . W . Anson , Irish , William Tinney , Charles

Tinney , May Stevens , J . Le Hay , Curtis D'AIton , Collings , Cousins , Kay , Boden , Trueman , Hosvell , Pink , and many others . The club , as explained by Bro . G . E . Fairchild , svas founded some 10 years ago by the talented actor , the late Bro . John Maclean , the late Bro . George Buckland , the producer of an entertainment svhich held

pleasant ssvay at the Polytechnic for a good many years , and the present and only Secretary of the Club , Bro . J . Percy Fitzgerald . The idea of the founders svas to enable those of tlieir own particular profession to secure an opportunity of practising the Masonic ritual at a time convenient , and to endeavour to enlist the sympathies of these

brethren in Art on behalf of the great Masonic Charities . It was a rare thing indeed years ago to see an actor or a musical man "in the chair of King Solomon , " much less to see him figure as a Steward at any of the great Charity Festivals . Circumstances have nosv changed , and such names as James Fernandez , Alfred Bishop , Lestocq , Penley , S . Johnson , and numerous

other members of the dramatic profession are to be found amongst the best exponents of the Masonic ritual and earnest ss'orkers in the Craft , and liberal supporter of its Charities . As sve svere told on Thursday night , the Club has , through its Charity organisation , during the last four or five years sent no less a sum than £ 1700 ; this of itself is doing good work ,

and , although we svould not like to follosv its Secretary so far when he says that svhere Grand Lod * fe has failed the Logic Club steps in , yet there is something in what he says that it has turned the attention of a numerous and important class who probably svould not have had so early an opportunity of becoming good and useful Masons . In a fesv years lodges have sprung into ex ,-