Mark Masonry.

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This excellent lodge met for the despatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the 16 th inst ., when there were present among others Bros . H . Hi ? gins , W . M . ; C . H . Kohler , S . VV . j S . W . ; Bailey , J . W . ; Porter , M . O . J Simmons , S . O . j W . Fisher , P . M ., Treas . j T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., & c , Sec . j Davis , J . D . j J . T . Briggs ,

I . P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having _ been read and confirmed , Bro . Walls gave notice of motion " That the sum of five guineas be voted to the Mark Benevolent Fund per Bro . Henry Higgins , as Steward at the ensuing festival . " Letters were read from Bros . D . P . Cama , Thomas , Woodruff , and Von Joel . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Von Joel , " W . M ., Thistle Lodge , as a

joining member , and the W . M . announced his intention of investing him with the collar of l . G . at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed and adjourned . The members having partaken of an excellent banquet , the W . M . briefly but pertinently gave the customary toasts , which were enthusiastically received . During the proceedings some excellent instrumental and vocal selections were given by Bros . Porter , Bailey , and Davis .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ( D . )—This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Holborn , on the nth instant . Among those present were Sir Knights J . B . Glenn , E . C . ; J . H . Dodson , ist Captain j AlfredTisley , 2 nd Captain ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . C . G ., P . E . C ., Reg . ; H . J . Lardner , C . of L . ; J . Dove Harris , H . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C . ; G . Graveley , P . E . C , Prelate ; N . Prower , M . A . ; W . Maple ; and others . Sir Knight Venn , P . E . P . Holy Palestine ,

was a visitor . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The sum of five guineas was unanimously voted to the widow of a deceased member . Upon the recommendation of the Eminent Commander , it was unanimously resolved to hold the summer festival at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Thursday , the 23 rd June next . Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Sir

Knights F . Binckes , P . E . C ; Alfred Williams , P . E . C . j Roebuck , P . E . C , P . G . H . j Capt . Stohwasser , Capt . Freer , Capt . Richardson , Spence , Steele , Slater , and others . The encampment was then duly closed , and the sir knights adjourned to a well served banquet , under the general presidency of Sir Knight George Graveley , the E . C being compelled to leave .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

SHEFFIELD . —Talbot Chapter ( No . 16 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Surrey-street , when the M . W . S ., III . Bro . S . Kelly , 30 , opened the chapter , assisted by his officers . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector General of the North-Eastern District , was received under an arch of steel and saluted . The minutes

of thelast meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . W . J . West and C . VV . Pinckin were perfected by the M . W . S ., assisted by III . Bro . C J . Banister , 33 ° . III . Bro . Cleeves , 30 ° , was unanimously elected M . W . S ., and Bro . Colver was re-elected Treasurer . Two candidates were proposed for perfection . Business of the chapter over , it was closed in due form .

The banquet , which was held in the dining hall , was all that could be desired under the presidency of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . S . Kelly , 30 ° , having on his right 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 ° j E . and P . Bros . Dr . Thomas , P . M . W . S . j West , Pinckin , Colver , Tasker , 111 . Bro . Shaw , 30 ° j and E . and P . Bro . H . Thomas ; and on his left 111 . Bros . Cleeves , 30 j R . Arnison , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . j Roddering , 30 ° ,

P . M . W . S . ; E . and P . Bros . Drury , P . M . W . S . j Collinson , P . M . W . S . ; Bingham , P . M . W . S . ; 111 . Bro . H . Voigt , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; and others . The loyal toasts were proposed from the chair , and cordially received . The M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Kelly , proposed "The Health of the Supreme Council , " which was duly honoured .

The M . VV . S . next proposed "The Health of their dear friend and Inspector General of the District , " which was enthusiastically received . Bro . C . J . Banister , after responding in glowing terms , proposed " The Health , Happiness , and Prosperity of the M . W . S ., " which was duly honoured . The M . W . S . responded , and proposed "The Health of

the M . W . S . Elect , 111 . Bro . Cleeves , 30 ° " who responded in a neat speech . Bro . Collinson , P . M . W . S ., proposed "The Health of the New Members , " and both responded in most suitable terms . 111 . Bro . Shaw proposed "The Health of theP . M . W . S . 's , " which was responded to by Bro . Bingham in an excellent

speech . III . Bro . Voigt , 30 , also responded . "The Officers" were duly toasted , and the evening's enjoyment was greatly enhanced by songs and recitations from Bros . Cleeves , Harold , Thomas , Colver , Shaw , and others .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MARYPORT . —W . M . Sewell Council ( No . 11 ) . —The quarterly meeting of the above council was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ; Bro . J . Nicholson , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and members : Bros . P . de E . Collin , I . P . M ., P . J . G . W . Eng . ; Col . F . R . Sewell , S . W ., S . G . D . Eng . ; Geo . Dairymple , J . W . ; J . Dickinson , Treas . ; E . B . Penrice , Sec ; Jos . C . Thompson , S . D . ; J . Eden , J . D . j John Smith , Org . j

J . Paterson , l . G . j and John Messenger , Outer Guard ; jas Gardiner , J . Abbott , J . O . Scott , W . Walker , and others . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . One condidate was balloted for , accepted , and qualified as companion of the Red Cross of Babylon . The ballot was then taken for W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year , when Bro . Col . Sewell was declared W . M . elect by a unanimous vote , and Bro . P . de E . Collin , Treasurer . The council was then closed in due form .

Annual Festival Of The Coborn Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1804.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE COBORN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1804 .

The fourth annual supper of the above lodge was held at the eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., where the weekly Monday meetings of the Lodge of Instruction are held . The chair was taken by Bro . A . Souch , W . M ., 1804 , who was supported by Bros . J . H . Brown , S . D . 933 ; Kennett , P . M . 171 G ; Tijou , I . P . M . 1 S 04 ; Tholander ,

P . M . 1457 ; and about 40 brethren . Supper being served by the host , Bro . W . Dorton , in his usual style , and ended , The CHAIRMAN rose to propose the . toast of "The Queen and the Craft . " Bro . Walter Latter , R . A . M . playing and singing the National Anthem . The second toast , that of "The M . W . G . Master , " was

proposed by Bro . TIJOU , after which Bro . Tomlinson sang "God bless the Prince of Wales . " Bro . ELLERTON then proposed "The Grand Officers . " The toast of "The President of the evening , " was given by Bro . KENNETT in an amusing speech , and suitably replied to . Bro . GREEN next rose to propose that of " The Preceptor , Bro . J . Taylor , P . M . 753 , " who had given the

brethren his services in that capacity since the formation of the lodge , always zealous for the welfare of the brethren , always willing to render any help in his power to any brother , and especially young Masons who evinced the desire to work up the ritual . The success of the Lodge , and the number of brethren young in the Craft , yet able to carry out the duties of W . M ., were practical proofs , Bro . Green thought , that Bro . Preceptor Taylor ' s advice and teaching

were not in vain . Bro . PRECEPTOR in reply , thanked the brethren for the hearty reception of his name , and drew the attention of those present to a Charitable Association the Lodge is now forming . " The Secretary . and Treasurer , " were proposed by Bro . J . H . BROWN , and responded to only by Bro . TIJOU , Treasurer , Bro . E . Brown , Secretary being awav through

illness . "The Health of the visitors" was given by Bro . BERTRAM , and responded to by Bros . BALME and WISEMAN . " The Supper Committee , " proposed by the CHAIRMAN and replied to by Bros . j . H . BROWN and GREEN . Bro . PRECEPTOR concluding with the Tyler ' s toast . Songs were sung during the evening by Bros Ellerton , Tomlinson , Johnson , Donovan , Kennett , Green , and Walter Latter , who acted as accompanist .

Annual Supper Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1614 .

The annual supper in connection with this lodge of instruction took place in the Victoria Hall of the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the Sth inst ., Bro . G . Coleman , P . M . 1 C 14 , occupying the chair , in the absence of Bro . Dickson , W . M .

of the mother lodge , who was absent through ill-health ; Bro . H . VV . Kedgley acting as Vice-Chairman . The Stewards were—Bros . E . J . D . Bromley , G . H . Marsden , J . D . Graham , F . M . Noakes , F . Kedge , W . Hancock , J . B . Greaves , C . C . Mulvey , W . Richards , and G . H . Reynolds . The following brethren , amongst others , were

present—Bros . Lincoln , Brewer , C E . Oxan Walker , E . J . Dyne , H . Tildesley , Rayner , John Skinner , W . Winnett , E . Evans , Cass , Greenway , W . Smith , J . Phillips , Blum , P . M . ; A . Bullen , Wilhelm , F . Gulliford , J . Woodward , J . Rowe , Chas . Hurt , P . M . Dudley , R . A . Kircaldy , S . Renaut , G . P . Bertini , J . Macway , W . Fendick , and many others .

Alter ample justice had been done to the good things placed before them by Bro . G . P . Bertini , the energetic manager of the Criterion , The CHAIRMAN gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were honoured in the usual grand style . Bro . HARRY W . KEDGLEY , I . P . M . 1614 , proposed "The Health of the Chairman , " and , in doing so , regretted the

absence of their VV . M . through ill-health . In Bro . Coleman , who had kindly consented to fill his place , they had a Mason who was well known to them all , and who not only performed any duty that might be allotted to him in a most efficient manner , but was always pleased to fill any office that he might be called upon in a time of need . He asked them to drink his health in a bumper .

Bro . G . COLEMAN , P . M ., in returning thanks , regretted their W . M . was not able to be present , as he filled the chair with so much greater ability than he could . He was also sorry their genial and energetic Secretary was not able to be with them that night , a kind mission having taken him away to a foreign land , from which he wished him a safe return to renew his labours amongst them . He was such

a pushing man that he trusted they would do all they could to assist him in making the Covcnt Garden Lodge of Instruction a success . He thanked them most heartily for the very kind manner in which his health had been drunk . The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Health of Bro . Mario Pagani , " who had that night been initiated in the mother lodge . There was no toast they drank with more satisfaction than that of "The Initiates ; " the infusion of new

blood was necessary to the stability and prosperity of the lodge , it supplied new branches to the old tree , and thus kept it ever green . He trusted they would drink his health in the usual hearty manner . Bro . MARIO PAGANI , in returning thanks , said , that being the first night of his entrance amongst them , he felt somewhat at loss how to ( hank them for the very kind manner in which they had drunk his health , but begged them to believe that if his words could not speak his heart did .

In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " theCHAlRMAN said it was always a pleasing duty to propose that toast , especially so at the supper of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , where he hoped to see their faces on future occasions . Hewas sure they would be pleased at the working they saw in the lodge , and also induce many brethren

to accompany them . He would call on Bro . Jackson to respond . Bro . J ACKSON , in reply , said he was one of the most modest among them , and it was his own fault that he was not a member ; he had attended the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction supper several times , and had always received a hearty welcome and thoroughly enjoyed himself . He was

Annual Supper Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.

captain of a large cycling club , and if at any time h could render them any assistance he should be most pleased to return their kindness . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing "Success to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , " said it was a great honou to him to be allowed to propose that toast . He had known it from its commencement ; it had seen many ups and downs

and at one time was almost becoming extinct , but had been resuscitated and brought to its present flourishing condition mainly through the untiring exertions of Bro . Reynolds their indefatigable Secretary , who he regretted was not able to be with them that evening , having gone a lon „ journey to fulfil a duty . Their thanks were also due to Bro . VV . C . Smith , their Preceptor , who he was sorry to

say was not in his place to respond . 1 he lodge during j ^ career had many different shifts , but was now safely housed in the Criterion , which was a criterion of its success . Bro . WOODWARD , in replying , said he could not con . ceive why he was called upon to respond , the only reason being , he supposed , that he was one of its oldest members . He was proud to belong to such a lodge , and trusted that

it might long continue to nourish . He regretted Bro . Reynolds was not there that evening to respond . He thanked them in the name of the lodge for the very hearty way in which the toast had been drunk . In proposing the toast of "The Officers of the Lod ge the Preceptor , Secretary and Treasurer , " the CHAIRMAN said it was rather unfortunate they were both away , as he

was sure they had a good account to give of the condition of the lodge ; they had funds in hand , and were altogether in a satisfactory state . He would call upon Bro . Mulvey t 0 reply for the Preceptor , as he was always ready to lend his valuable assistance when Bro . Preceptor was absent . Bro . MULVEY , in reply , thanked them for the very kind way in which they had spoken of his humble services

and assured them that he was always ready to render them any assistance he might be able to afford . Bro . G . H . REYNOLDS thanked them on behalf of his father ( Sec . and Treas . ) , who was at Lisbon , for the very kind way inwhich they had drunk his health . He knew his heart was with them , and his one regret at going away was that he could not be present that evening , which he always looked forward to with so much interest .

The toast of " Ihe Stewards" was responded to by Bros . Kedge , Richards , and Hancock . In reply to the toast of "Vice-Chairman , " Bro . HARRY KEDGLEY said he had great pleasure in occupying that position . He much regretted their W . M . was unable to be with them that evening through illness , but trusted he would soon be restored to health . In his absence Bro . G . Coleman , P . M ., had kindly taken his place , for which he deserved their best thanks .

During the evening a selection of songs was given by Bros . C . Ralph , S . Renaut , J . Macway , A . Bullen , F . Gulliford , H . Kedgley , W . Richards , Winnett , F . Noakes , and a beautiful rendering of a barcarole , entitled "Un sogno d ' amour , " by Bro . Bertini . Bro . S . Renaut ably presided at the pianoforte . The menu cards , which were of a Jubilee character , were supplied by Bro . George Kenning .

Dinner Of Prince Ibrahim Hilmey To The Officers Of The Drury Lane Lodge.

DINNER OF PRINCE IBRAHIM HILMEY TO THE OFFICERS OF THE DRURY LANE LODGE .

Bro . H . H . Prince Ibrahim Hilmey , brother of the Viceroy of Egypt , who was initiated into Freemasonry in the Drury Lane Lodge a fortnight since , entertained the officers of the lodge and some ot its members at a magnificent banquet , which took place last week in the Bristol Restaurant . The menu on this occasion was an exceptionally good one , and it is very doubiful if the dinner has ever been surpassed even in the notable gastronomic annals of that famous establishment .

His Highness was supported by R . W . Bro . Sir George Elliot , M . P ., and W . Bro . Augustus Harris , Master of the lodge . The vice-chairs were tilled by Bros . Sir John Gorst , Q . C ., M . P ., and Admiral Sir Edward Inglefield , C . B ., D . C . L . The other guests present were Bros . Colonel F . Hughes-Hallett , M . P ., Lieut .-Col . Kirby , Sheriff of London and Middlesex , T . Dixon Hartland , M . P ., Richard Eve , Grand Treasurer elect ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M .

Malta , Secretary ; Col . Shadwell H . tlerke , Grand Secretary of England j J . C . Parkinson , iP . G . D . j Dr . Robson Roose , T . H . Bolton , W . H . Russell , LL . D ., Herbert Campbell , C J . Phipps , Lionel Brough , Harry Nicholls , Alfred Meadows , P . G . D . j W . A . Baskcombe , Jas . Fernandez , Henry Sutton , T . Catling , C . Martin , Jacobi , S . B . Bancroft , L . M . Wynne , Malcolm Morris , G . F . Bashford , C . Burleigh , and Vassif Effendi , Aide-de-Camp to the Prince .

The table was magnificentl y decorated with flowers . At the conclusion of the dinner , Bro . J . C . PARKINSON proposed , in feeling terms , "The Health of the Prince , " and expressed , on behalf of the lodge , the pleasure it felt in numbering Prince Ibrahim amongst its members . He alluded to the Prince having been wholly educated in England and under English tutors ,

and said he felt sure that he would always appreciate the many excellences of English Freemasonry in gencial , ana the Drury Lane Lodge—his mother lodge—in particular . His HIGHNESS , in response , said that one of his brothers was popularly called in Egypt " the Frenchman , " and another " the German , " and that he was very proud t ( J bear the name of " the Englishman . " He had long wanted

to become a Freemason , and the pleasure he felt at joining the ranks of the Order , in which he hoped in the future to do good service , was certainly enhanced by belonging to so general and representative a lodge as that which bore the name of the National Theatre . While thanking them for the honour they had done him in drinking his health , he would ask them to join him in the toast of " Prosperity to

the Drury Lane Lodge , " which he coupled with the names of Bro . Augustus Harris , the Matter , and his friend , Bto-Broadley , the very hard-working Secretary . Bro . AUGUSTUS HARRIS returned thanks for the toast ) and said he should certainly do his utmost to promote the welfare of the lodge of which he was so proud to be

Master . Bro . BROADLEY thanked the Prince for the honour he had done him in associating his name with the toast , ant > said that he had little fear but that the future of the Diur . y Lane Lodge in the able hands of Bro . Harris and their killed and indefatigable Preceptor , Bro . J . C Parkinson , would be in every way as brilliant as its beginning .