Craft Masonry.

dad a delightful entertainment , and was also delighted to see the good feeling existing in the lodge . Bro . A . J . Turner , S . W . 17 G 7 , speaking of the many records established by the lodge , said there was one more record to be oHt-ained . It wis that before ths lod'e was ( vvo years old its first Master should be elected Grand Treasurer . Bros . Williams , P . M . ; Hillyer , P . M . ; and Austen . P . M ., also replied . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Acting I . P . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary" and regretted the absence of Bro . Col . Lambert , the acting I . P . M ., who was

, doubtless with them in spirit , although prevented by ill-health from attending . With regard to the Secretary he vvas respected and esteemed by all who knew him as the best of Masons . Bro . J . Stephens , P . P . S . G . D . Bucks , Sec , thanked the W . M . for the high encomiums paid him . It was indeed a source of infinite pleasure to hear the hearty reception jivenhim . The lodge had been in existence 11 months and theW . M . had told them that they had a passage at arms in reference to the first Mastership , but he was pleased to say it was a pleasant one . His ambition was tn make the lodge a success , and at

leng th Bro . Bailey wrote— " You prince of good fellows , be it as you wish . I will be the first W . Master . " They could judge whether he was right in the conception of the VV . M . He was pleased at the result because although records had been broken , he had vet another record which would doubtless startle the oldest Mason in the room . The VV . M . had said that was the last time his should have the privilege of presiding as W . M . at the banquet , but he would remind them of the Iadies'jjnight , when he need not say the \ v * . M . vvould ably preside . He hoped the success that had attended them in the past

would also attend ihe ladies' night , and that the idea would be carried out manv years in the future . He was proud to te'l them he had already paid over to the Treasurer the magnificent sum of £ 1000 and that must have necessitated a considerable amount of labour to the W . M . and himself , but labours had been one continuous pleasure . It was their intention to apply for a Royal Arch chapter to be attached to the lodge and he asked those brethren who were Royal Arch Masons to send in their names if desirous of joining . With reference to the Grand Treasurership he hoped that honourable position would in the very near future be conferred upon their W . M . That Bro . Bailey was

worthy of that position was without a doubt , for he was capable of discharging the duties and could grace the office . They hoped he would be successful and that the brethren and their friends would attend Grand Lodge in March next to ensure that result . For all the kindness he ( Bro . Stephens ) had received at their hands he was deeply grateful , and while he vvas received in the same kindly manner he would be theirs to command in the future . Other toasts were given and the proceedings closed . Bro . Rubinstein , Org ., was assisted in the musical programme by Bros . R . Smith , A . Herschel , and Rogers .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Zetland Chapter , No . 236 . A meeting of this chapter , attached to the York Lodge , No . 23 G , was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., when the M . E . Z ., Comp . T . G . Hodgson , presided over a numerous gathering , amongst those present being Comps . C . M . Forbes , H . ; Rev . C . E . Wright , J . ; Jos . Todd , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; Dr . F . Sydney Gramshaw , P . S . ; F . W . Laughton , ist A . S . ; A . Procter , 2 nd A . S . j George Bamford , P . Z ., Org . ; and Dr . M . Bryson , D . C . The Past Principals present included Comps . A . Buckle , M . Rooke , J . Sykes Rymer , George Kirby , and G . J .

Robinson . Amongst the companions present were Comps . Dr . Draper , John Biscomb , F . W . Cull , VV . T . Hey , J . W . Dow , W . N . Stimpson , G . C . Lee , J . S . Shannon , Charles Waistell , Dr . A . E . Bartrum , W . Hepper , and J . Hall , Janitor . After the usual business of the chapter had been concluded , a presentation was made to Comp . Jos . Todd , P . Z ., Tieas ., P . G . Treas . N . and E . Yorks ., and A . G . D . of C . nf England , of a full suit of Grand Chapter clothing . The presentation was made on hehalf of the chapter by Comp . T . G . Hodgson , M . E . Z ., who said he felt it a great honour to perform an important duty in presenting to a member of the chapter their " Hearty good wishes , " and the desire that he would accept from the members of the

chapter a suit of Grand Chapter clothing . He referred to Comp . Jos . Todd , and they would all rejoice in his appointment as A . G . D . of C of England . In all that Comp , Todd did there was the true Masonic spirit , and his , work as Treasurer of the chapter , and P . G . Treasurer of N . and E . Yorks , had evidenced his zeal . It was gratifying that H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as their chief , had been pleased to recognise Comp . Todd ' s work . On behalf of the chapter , he ( the speaker ) had the greatest pleasure in presenting Comp . Todd vvith the Grand Chapter clothing . The M . E . Z . then formally invested Comp . Todd , at the same time observing : In investing you with this clothing , I heartily wish you health and prosperity and long life to wear your houours .

Comp . Todd , who was most heartily received , in reply , expressed his sincere thanks to the companions for presenting him with the beautilul and valuable clothing of an officer of the Grand Chapter of England , and to the ist Principal for his kind and appreciative words in making the presentation . He was free to confess , however , that after the generous presentations made to him only three months ago , he did not expect this additional proof of their goodwill , though he appreciated their kindness all the more . Comp . Todd stated that on that evening he completed 20 years of membership , 24 of which he had been an officer of the chapter , and had always felt the warmest interest in

its welfare and prosperity , and in the work of that , his favourite Degree , he had always had the greatest deli g ht . The chapter , he was happy to say , continued in a most prosperous condition , its meetings vvere always of the most pleasant and instructive character , and its working admirable . He had nothing but pleasant recollections of his association with the chapter , from its members he had ever received the greatest courtesy and kindness , and many of his most cherished and enjoyable periods of Masonic work and intercourse had been spent at the meetings of the Zetland Chapter . In conclusion , Comp . Todd again acknowledged the generous gift of the companions , which , he said , would be worn by him with the greatest pride and pleasure . Comp . Todd was then saluted with Grand honours , and the chapter was shortly afterwards closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Old York Lodge ( T . l . ) . The installation meeting of this time immemorial lodge vvas held at Freemasons ' Hall , Salem-street , Bradford , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult . Bro . F . D . Harrison , VV . M ., Presided , supported by Bros . J . T . Last , S . W . ; Chas . Crabtree , P . M ., P . P . G . I ) ., as J ; W . ; J . L . Atherton , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ¦ G . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . j S . Whiteley , P . M ., P . G . O . ; T . Noifolk , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec ; I . Dswh . rst , P . M . j ' •PattinsonP . M . ; T . E . GreenoughP . M . j G . MartinMOj RH '"

onsen-, , , .. . . , , j ' a 7 ! J- 'nglebv . J . O . ; G . C Gamble , S . D . j J . Clifford , J . I ) , j J . Hill , l . G . ; | . Hill , Tyler ; J . Whittaker , R . of M . j and a number of the members of the lodge , visitors : Bros . R . S . Holdsworth , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; G . H . Parke , P . M ., n ? " " o . C Stwd . ling . ; G . Patchett , W . M . 58-, R . Milligan , 5 S ; W . J . Morri s . ' *¦••53 , P . J . G . O . ; J . Mattewman , W . M . no , P . G . Sec ; and G . II . Demons , W ' -374-After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes of tha previous

,, ef'lni "> the Grand and Prov . Grand Officers entered and were saluted . Bro . George •Mthorpe , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., presented Bro . J . T . Last , S . W ., the W . M . elect , to the •'•M . for the benefit of installation , and hc was duly obligated . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Last vvas installed into the chair of A . liy liro . S . / Vtiite ' cy , P . M ., P . P . G . O . The workintr tools were explained and the chara . ies l'iven bv

5-0 ' T . Norfolk , P . M ., P . P . G . O . The officers invested were Bros . G . Mar * in , S . VV . ; !*' H . Bonsor , J . W . j G . C . Gamble , M . O . ; J . Ingleby , S . O . ; J . Clifford , J . O .-, i- Hill , S . D . j K . S . Pullan , J . D . j J . Whittaker , l . G . j Geo . Althorpe , P . M ., P . P . '•W ; , Treas . j T . Norfolk , " P . M ., P . S . G . O ., Sec . j and T . E . Greenough , P . M ., •J . G . O ., Chap . .... After the lodge had been closed , the brethren dined together , the W . M . presiding . "ie usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured ,

Mark Masonry.

The VV . M . proposed the toast of "The Grand Officers , " vvho , he stated , were indefatigable in the discharge of their official duties , and those who attended the last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge would not soon forget the visit on that occasion of the Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Karl of Euston . The lodge was honoured that evening by the presence of two Grand Ofiicers , to whom thev accorded a most hearty welcome . Bro . G . IT . Parke , P . M ., G . Stivd . England , in responding , expressed the pleasure it had given him to be present that evening to witness the W . M . installed into the chair . Ho also took the opportunity of making a strong appeal to the brethren to support with liberal contributions the Prov . G . M ., Bro . C . L . Mason , who would preside atthe next annual Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund .

Bro . Holdsworth , P . G . Std . Br . England , also responded . He said that he was glad again to visit the lodge , and thanked thc brethren for the very cordial manner the toast had been received . Bro . Morris , P . M ., P . J . G . O ., responded on behalf of "The Prov . Grand Lodge " in a humorous speech . "The Visitors" vvas proposed by the VV . M ., who stated that he felt it a great

compliment that so many brethren of other lodges had attended the lodge that evening . A number of other distinguished brethren , including the Prov . G . M . and D . P . G . M ., had accepted invitations to be present , but had been unavoidably prevented from attending . The W . M . concluded by offering the visitois a most cordial welcome to the Old York Lodge . Bro . G . Patchett , W . M . 5 * 5 , responded .

"The Retiring Master " was proposed by Bro . G . Martin , S . W ., vvho spoke in the most praiseworthy terms of the highly satisfactory manner in which the I . P . M . had discharged the duties of the chair during the past year .

Bro . F . D . Harrison , I . P . M ., in acknowledging the very cordial manner the toast had been received , thanked them for their co-operation during thc past year , which had rendered his term of office exceedingly pleasant . "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Harrison , I . P . M ., in an eloquent speech , in which he set up the very high standard of living vvhich was inculcated by the symbols and rituals of the Degree .

Bro . J . T . Last , VV . M ., thanked the brethren for the hearty manner they had received the toast . He promised to emulate the example which had been set by his predecessor in the chair , and hoped , with the assistance of the Past Masters and the support of the b r ethren , he would be able satisfactorily to discharge the duties of the chair . The W . M . referred to the present prosperous state of the lodge , and remarked that with few exceptions most of the brethren present were his juniors in the lodge . He hoped the brethren would provide him with plenty of work during the ensuing year .

"The Officers was responded to by Bros . Bonsor , J . W ., and Gamble , M . O . The Tyler ' s toast closed an interesting and pleasant meeting . Bros . Whittaker , Gamble , Hudson , Clifford , Morris , and Whiteley contributed songs and recitations to the harmony of the evening .

Our Portrait Gallery.

Our portrait Gallery .

BRO . CHRISTOPHER SIMS , the representation of whom vve are pleased to be in a position to place before our readers this week , vvas first initiated into the Craft in the month of March , 1882 , taking his Royal Arch Degree in April of the following year , his accession to Mark Iodge being attained upon the 30 th June , 1886 , When we come to take into consideration that he holds the exalted positions of P . M . of Corinthian

Lodge , No . 1208 , to which he vvas installed on 16 th February , 1891 , and Finsbury Lodge , No . 861 ; also I . P . Z . of Kennington Chapter ( into which he was installed M . E . Z . in May , 1894 ) , as well as present W . M . of the West Smithfield Mark Lodge ( dating from December nth , 1894 ) , we think that he must certainly be credited with an amount of zealousness vvhich has rarely been attained in the space of time that has elapsed since his initiation . In addition to the qualfications

to which we have alluded , we find that our brother is an Illustrious Brother of the Invicta Council of the Royal and Select Super Excellent Masters , into which he was admitted in 1888 . The latest achievement of the subject of our portrait is his share in the foundation of the Lewisham Lodge , No . 2579 , of which he is the first W . M . In the creation of this lodge he was cordially

supported by a number of exalted brethren , as will be gathered from the exhaustive report of the consecration and banquet which appeared in a recent issue . It also occurs to us to mention that the first W . M . of the Lewisham Lodge is responsible for six Stewardships , which have been productive of immense benefits to the Institutions connected with the Craft .

HIOHI . AN ' II IIKFSS will be the orderof the night at the forthcoming 231 st anniversary festival of the Royal Scottish Corporation at the King's Hall , Lord Balfour , of Burleigh , presiding .