Knights Templar.

The following officers were then appointed : — Sir Knt . Rev . Canon Tristram ... Prelate . „ T . M . Watson ... ... Chancellor . „ J . J . Wilkes Constable . Thos . Ness ... ... Marshal .

„ C . R . Fry ( re-elected ) ... Treasurer . „ S . Wilson ... ... ... Registrar . „ T . M . Barron ... ... Sub-Marshal . „ T . L . Armstrong ,., ... Herald . „ E . Cowper ... ... ... Standard Bearer ,, John Burns ... ... Aid-de-Camp .

„ W . Logan ... ... ... Sword Bearer . „ J . Pearson ... ... ... CaptainofGuard . „ Wm . Kennedy ... ... ist Equerry . „ Thos . Prince ... ... 2 nd Equerry . The Committee ' s late members were re-appointed . The alms were collected and the Provincial Priory vvas closed . The acting Prov . Prior , the V . E . Prov . Prior of Stafford , Warwick , and Leicestershire , and the great officers retired under an arch of steel .

The banquet vvas held in the dining hall under the presidency of the Prov . Treasurer , Sir Knight C . R . Fry , who proposed the loyal toasts in his usual happy and impressive

manner . Great regret was expressed for the absence of their old and valued friend , Sir Knight Henry Hotham , through illness , who had so recently passed his jubilee as a Knight Templar . Letters of apology , through inability to accept kind

invitations , from Prov . Prior vvas received , from V . E . Prov . Priors of East Anglia , West Yorkshire , and Lancashire , and from Sir Knight John Woodall Woodall , Prov . Sub-Prior of North and East Yorkshire . The Masonic toasts vvere proposed and heartily responded to , and a truly happy evening was spent . Between 30 and and 40 stayed for the banquet .

NEWTON ABBOTT .-Royal Sussex Preceptory ( No . 25 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 19 th instant . The E . P ., Frater W . Bennett-Maye , having installed Comp . John Taylor , 32 S , as a Knight Templar and a Knight of Malta . The E . P . eletf , Frater Fred . C . Frost , was obligated and installed Preceptor for the ensuing

year by the retiring Preceptor , assisted by Fratres W , Vicary , Preceptor , Past Sub-Prior of Devon j VV . Bradneee , Preceptorj E . Aitkin-Davies , Preceptor , P . P . V . C j P . B . Clemens , Preceptor , P . P . C . L . j and W . Taylor , Preceptor , P . P . W . R . The E . P . vvas then installed Prior of Malta .

The following are the officers appointed : Fratres John Lane ( the well-known Masonic writer ) , Constable ; G . J . Pepperill , Marshal ,- W . A . Hill , Sub-Maishal j W . Vicary , P . P . S . P ., Treasurer j W . Bennett-Maye , Registrar j W . Bradnee , Chaplain j J . Taylor , C . L . ; and J . Hayward , Equerry .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence vvas held on Wednesday , the iSth instant , at the Freemasons ' Hall , Bro . R . Grey , President , P . G . D ., presided . The Senior and Junior Vice-Presidents , Bros . J . Brett , P . G . P ., and C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., occupied their respective chairs . There were also present Bros . A . A ' . Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec . j W . Dodd , W . Lee , Raynham W . Stewart ,

W . P . Brown , Hy . Garrod , David D . Mercer , G . P . Britten , A . C . Woodward , Dr . Jabez Hogg , Charles Dairy , George A . Cundy , J . B . Grieve , Walter Hopekirk , J . A . Fatnheld , Fredk . Mead , W . H . Perryman , R . I . Taylor , C E . Haslip , J . G . Dale , W . Carter , John H . Gregory , W . J . Fitch , John Rogers , William Curey , R . Brutain , John S . Terry , G . Ward Verry , John Porter , Charles Allan ,

Henry Nuding , Henry W . Green , James Smith , Arthur E . Gladwell , Robt . V . Vadd , A . W . G . Weeks , G . T . Wehlen , Robert Eales , Robert Peacock , John Miles , H . Massey , J . A . Cammell , Thos . Wm . Richardson , D . Moss , C Jolly , Henry Baldwin , VV . W . Hubbert , Edward Witts , George R . Langley , H . Hooper , H . G . Gush , Frank Herold , Thomas Berg , Frederick Per ) , James P . Allen , W . A . Scurrah , Wm . Purcell , E . Walker , D . R . Still , G . VV .

Hatch , James A . Clarkson , J . L . Cogan , W . H . Myers , T . R . Beaufort , and H . Sadler , G . T . The brethren first confirmed recommendations made to the Grand Master at the March meeting to the amount of £ 270 . _ There were 53 new cases on the list qualified by lodges in the London district , and Battle , Deal , Port of Spain , Trinidad , Batley , Dover , Ivybridge , Warwick ,

Hampton , Margate , Sunderland , Chislehurst , St . Vincent , Farningdon , Devonport , Melbourne , Hitchin , Peru , Jersey , Callington , Swansea , East Dereham , Bermuda , Hereford , Withington , Coleshill , Boston , Manchester , South Shields , Malta , Spalding , Romiord , and Gibraltar . In the course of a sitting vvhich did not terminate till half-past ten o ' clock two of these cases vvere dismissed , six

were deferred , and in another the petitioning brother died the night before . The remaining cases were relieved with a total p f £ 1075 . There vvere two recommendations to Grand Lodge tor £ 100 each , and two for £ 50 each ,- five recommendations to the Grand Master for £ 40 each , and four for £ 30 each . Sixteen grants of £ 20 each vvere made , three of £ 15 each , seven of £ 10 each , and four of £ <; each .

Jamaica.

Jamaica .

PRESENTATION ~ TO BRO . GARSIA . At the last half-yearl y Communication of the District Grand Lodge , the Jubilee honour intended for this district was announced in the appointment of Bro . Henry Gar'ia to the rank of a P . D . D . G . M ., the R . W . Dist . Grand Master declaring at the time that he was actuated in thus filling up an appointment left to his discretion by the fact that Bro

Garsia was the oldest surviving P . M . of the oldest lodge in the district . In recognition of the honour thus done to their lodge , the members of the Royal at their next meeting passed a resolution of thanks to the D . G . M . and appointed a . Committee to prepare an address of congratulation to Bro . Garsia .

At the ordinary meeting cf the lodge on Monday , the 5 th ult ., there was a large number of brethren present consisting not only of P . M . ' s and members of the Roval but alto W . M . 's , P . M . 's , and brethren representing almost tvery iodge in the district . At the conclusion of the ordin-

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ary business , the address was presented to Bro . Garsia as follows : " Royal Lodge , No . 207 , District No . 1 , "Kingston , Jamaica , 5 th March , 18 SS . " W . Bro . Henry Garsia , Senior Past Master Royal Lodge , No . 207 , District No . 1 , and Past Deputy District Grand Master Jamaica . " Wor Sir and Brother ,

" The brethren of the Royal Lodge desire to tender to you this expression of the satisfaction shared by them all atthe high honour which has been conferred on you by the District Grand Master in appointing you to the position of Past Deputy District Grand Master , in commemoration ot the Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , Patroness of our Order .

" While we thus offer you out heartfelt congratulations that such a signal mark of favour has been conferred on you personally by the District Grand Master , vve are proud to know that he vvas influenced by the circumstance of your being the senior Past Master of the oldest lodge in the district , as well as by the desire to recognise your Masonic worth and the past services rendered by you to the Craft in this Island .

" In the year 1894 the Royal Lodge will celebrate its centenary , and we sincerely trust that you may be able to take part in that ceremony and unite with the brethren , then mercifully spared to rejoice that the lodge has so long existed to promote the best intertsts of our Order . "With the prayer that T . G . A . O . T . U . may bountifully bless you and the members of your family .

"We remain , yours fraternally , "J . E . LANLEY , W . M . E . X . LEON , P . M . ; W . DUFF , P . M . J . W . SIMPSON , P . M . C . T . BURTON , P . M . G . EUSTACE BURKE , S . W . T . BRISCOE , jun ., J . W . j A . R . BOGLE , Treas . j W . B . HYLTON , S . D . j H . D . BOGLE , Sec . ; Committee on behalf of the

brethren of the Royal Lodge , No . 207 , District No . 1 . " Bro . GARSIA made the following reply—To the W . M ., officers , and Members of the Royal Lodge . Sir and Brethren , —It is vvith much pleasure I receive your address of congratulation on the occasion of the rank of Past Deputy District Grand Master of the District Grand

Lodge of this Island being conferred on me by the R . W . the District Grand Master , for which 1 beg to tender you my very sincere thanks . It is , 1 think , natural for one , singled out for special recognition to be gratified , but on the occasion of my appointment to the rank , the pleasure is enhanced , seeing that such appointment is conferred on me as the Senior Past Master of this the oldest Iodge

in the Province , in honour of the Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty sanctioned by his Royal Highness the W . M ., the Grand Master of England . When I look round and see so many new faces , I am reminded of many of my fellow workers vvho have rested from labour , and of the uncertainty of life , but if , in the exercise of the ever wise discretion of T . G . A . O . T . U ., 1 shall be here vvhen

the centenary of our lodge arrives it will afford me no little pleasure to join my brethren in such rejoicings as may be decided on to celebrate the event . Accept my very heartfelt thanks for the offer of a prayer for blessings on behalf of my family and myself , and believe me ever to be—Yours very fraternally , H . GARSIA , P . M ., P . D . D . G . M .

At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to a well spread banquet at which there was a copious flow of champagne . , The toast of Ihe evening vvas proposed in a brilliant speech by Bro . W . ANDREWS , to which Bro . GARSIA made an eloquent and feeling reply .

The other speakers being Bros . C . L . CAMPBELL , who proposed the toast of "The W . M ., Bro . Langley , " and "Bro . A . E . BOURKE , " who proposed that of "The Newly-initiated Candidates . " The brethren separated after spending an exceedingly happy evening .

New Zealand.

New Zealand .

WESTLAND . —Pacific Lodge ( No . 1229 , E . G . ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 28 th ult . atthe Masonic HaU , Hokitika , vvhen there were present Bros . J . J . Clark , W . M . j Jas . Bevan , P . M ., acting S . W . ; D . S . Rowcliffe , J . W . ; C F . G . Robeck , Treas . ; J . J . Williams , P . M ., Sec ; R . Gosson , Org . ; J . Weber , S . D . ; T . H . Coltman , J . D . ; C Johnson , acting I . G . ; L . Northcroft , D . G . Stwd . ; John

Bevan , K . W . D . G . M ., P . M . ; J . R . Hudson , P . D . D . G . M ., P . M . ; F . Eisfelder , P . M . ; G . Benning , P . M . ; M . Pollock , P . M . ; H . Hyams , P . M . ; W . H . Purnell , P . M . ; and a good attendance of members . Visitors : Bros . P G . Norman , C . E . Emerion , W . Goodrick , 16 S 0 ( E . C . ) j H . S . Andrews , R . W . M . 467 ( S . C . ) j D . J . Evans , D . M . 467 ( S . C . ) j J . J . Breeze , P . M . 467 ( S . C ) j H . A .

Andrews , 46 7 ( S . C . ) j and H . J , Thompson , Tyler . The Iodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous regular monthly meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . P . M . E . Gibbons , 10 S 9 ( E . G . ) , was balloted for and declared elected . The balance sheet and Auditor's report were received and laid on the table for perusal . The ceremony of installation vvas very impressively performed by

Bro . John Bevan , R . W . D . G . M . Bro . J . J . Williams , P . M ., Sec , W . M . elect , vvas presented , and installed in K . S . 's chair , after which the officers vvere invested by Bro . J . R . Hudson , P . D . D . G . M ., viz .: Bros . D . S . Rowcliffe , S . W . j J . Weber , J . W . j C . F . G . Robeck , Treas . ; F . Eisfelder , P . M ., Sec . j R . Gosson , Org . j T . H . Coltman , S . D . j J . Montague , I . G . j and H . J . Thompson , Tyler .

Ihe address to the W . M . and officers vvas very eloquently delivered by the Installing Master . The R . W . D . G . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . W . H . Purnell with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , and in doing so alluded to the unvarying kindness and urbanity of the recipient who possessed the esteem of his brethren . Bro . Purnell responded , and said that he was at a loss to find words to adequately thank the brethren for their good feelin ° -

towards him in presenting him vvith so beautiful a jewel . According to a unanimous vote of the lodge , a letter of congratulation to Bro . J . R . Hudson , P . M ., vvas read , on his receiving the well deserved Jubilee honour , viz ., P . D . D . G . M ., from the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . John Bevan . Bro . Hudson responded in suitable terms , and said he was always happy at Masonic vvork . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed from sister lodges and others , and the lodge was closed .

New Zealand.

A banquet followed , catered by Host Hudson in an exce ' lent manner . The brethren having discoursed the good things u , W . M . proposed "The Oueen and the Craft , " "H Rp the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of English M asons ,, and "The G . M . ' s of the Irish and Scotch Constitutions ' ' : The next toast vvas that of " The R . W . D . G . M of

. Westland , " which was responded to in appropriate terms by him , after which he gave the toast of " The VV . M . ii in an eulogistic manner . Bro . Williams responded , and said that he was very proud of the honour to preside over his mother lod ge , and then proposed "The Officers of the D . G . Lod ge 0 f

Westland , Past and Present , " coupled with the name nf Bro . J . R . Hudson , P . D . D . G . M . QI "The newly-installed Officers" was proposed , and ttu , S . W . and J . W . replied . " The P . M . ' s of the Lodge" vvas proposed and res . ponded to , also several other toasts .

The toasts vvere interspersed with songs given b y various brethren , and a most enjoyable evening vvas spent . The Tyler ' s toast closed a successful meeting .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

CONSECRATION OF THE EGYPT LODGE , No . 311 .

The ceremony of consecrating the above lodge tool ; place at the new Masonic Hall , Cairo , on Thursday , the 29 th ult . It was rendered specially interesting from the fact that this is the first Royal Ark Mariners Lod ge ever established in Egypt . The following brethren vvere present : Bros . Captain G . Williams Freeman , D . P . G . M . M . North Africa ; Surgeon-Major N . McCreery , W . M .

1068-Surgeon-Major O . G . Wood , Rev . G . N . Godwin , A . Bishop , A . J . Hamilton , VV . Hayes , A . Mortimer , A . j Large , J . Hornstein , S . Mousally , H . J . Scott , and G , Charman . Bro . Captain G . Williams Freeman performed the ceremonies of elevation and consecration in a most effective and efficient manner . The Consecrating Officer opened a

lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , and having elevated Bro . S . Mousally , proceeded with the ceremony of consecration , the following brethren assisting in bearing the elements of consecration : Bros . Rev . G . N . Godwin , the corn ; Surgeon-Major O . G . Wood , the wine j A . J . Hamilton , the oil j and W . Hayes , the saltj whilst Bro . G . H . Charman

acted as D . C . j and Bro . Large presided at the organ . Bro . Scott , acting as Scribe , read the charter of the neiv lodge , which named Bro . Williams Freeman as first VV . CN . The elements having been applied , the lodge was declared dedicated , consecrated , and constituted to the ancient and honourable Order of Royal Ark Mariners , & c .

Bro . Capt . G . Williams Freeman , who had previously been installed as W . C . N , at the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England , then . proceeded to invest his officers as follows * . Bros . Surgeon-Major N . McCreery , J . j A . J . Hamilton , S . ; | Rev . G . N . Godwin , Chap . ; H . J . Scott , Scribe ; A . Bishop , S . D . ; W . Hayes , J . D . and Stwd . ; A . J . Large , Org . ; and E . Mansfield , Guardian .

Bro . A . Mortimer vvas unanimously elected Treasurer , and duly invested with the collar of that office . With " Hearty good wishes" the lodge vvas then closed . The brethren afterwards embarked on a steam-launchkindly placed at their disposal by Bro . A . Rostovitz Beyand proceeded by the river Nile to the " Barrage , " partaking on the way of a capital cold lunch , which was

followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . On arrival at the " Barrage" the brethren went ashore and inspected the extensive and interesting works and repairs now in progress . Ihe return journey was agreeably enlivened by vocal and instrumental music , Cairo being reached about 8 p . m ., and a very pleasant and enjoyable trip thus came to an end only too soon , one and all having enjoyed themselves thoroughly .

Consecration Of The Kintore Lodge.

CONSECRATION OF THE KINTORE LODGE .

In connection vvith the Kintore Lodge of Mark Masters , 333 , held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , a lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was consecrated on Friday , the 20 th inst ., vvith all the rites and ceremonies peculiar to this Degree . r V Prior to the grand function of the evening , the W . C . N . 0

designate of the lodge , Bro . B . R . Bryant , 1 S , P . G . Std . Br ., P . C . N ., & c , elevated to the Degree of Royal Ark Mariners some dozen duly qualified brethren , mostly belonging to the Kintore Lodge , 333 . Amongst those for elevation were Bros , the Rev . G . W . Weldon , G . Chap . ( Craft ) 13 ; the Rev . A . W . OxfordBon Accord ( T . l . ) i

, , F . T . Bennett , 5 ; and the following members of 333 Bros . P . Dakers , W . M . j Lieut .-Col . C . H . Nevili , P . rj . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , J . W . j W . Lucas , D . C , 1 ; JH . Cureton , S . D . j J . T . N . Callaway , Sec . j S . Hill . Org . j W . G . Temple , Dr . S . G . Milner , and Harry Dakers

. . The W . C . N , vvas most ably and efficiently assisted in his work by Bro . V . T . Murche , P . C . N . 22 , who occupied tw chair of S ., and Bro . R . J . Voisey , P . C . N . 22 , who peca pied that of J ., Bro . W . Vincent , P . G . I . C , Sic , achn-jM D . C . The names of these brethren alone will be suthcien '

guarantee that the working vvas in the highest " perfect in every point ,- in fact , those well quah lie ^ £ judge testified to the ceremony never having been rn impressively performed . On the conclusion of this P ., of the business , the chair of W . C . N , was occup ied by » . ' C . F . Matier , 32 . P . G . W ., & c , who appointed as n

principal acting Consecrating Officers Bros . 1 . \ , P . C . N ., & c , and VV . Vincent , as S . and J . respective' *' R . Berridge , P . G . M . O ., as D . C . j and E . J . M- lls- A ' I . G ., as l . G . . , „ as The lodge being duly prepared , the consecration proceeded vvith , no detail of the grandly solemn " being omitted , Bro . the Rev . G . W . W ELDON delivering

most impressive oration . , or' , reu The brethren below the rank of W . C . N , then rw from the lodge whilst the installation of the W . L- ' | j . proceeded with . On their return , the customary w ' - atei ties were gone through , after which the W . C . N , app ^ as his principal officers for the ensuing year Bros , j-