Consecration Of The Windsor Castle Mark Lodge, No. 519.

At 3 . 30 the Prov . Grand Master , accompanied by the Prov . Grand Officers , walked in procession to the lodge room and took the chair and the lodge was formally opened . "Hail eternal" was sung as an opening hymn , after which the Consecrating Officer addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting and the Chaplain offered prayer . The founders of the new lodge were then arranged in order , and Bro . MARGETTS read the petition

and warrant . The Chaplain , Bro . DITCHFIELD , then gave an excellent and suitable oration , which was followed by an anthem " Mark Masters all appear , " followed by the dedication prayer aid invocation . The lodge board was then uncovered and the Dep . Prov . G . M . carrying a cornucopia , Bro . W . J . Millar , Prov . S . G . W ., carrying wine ; Bro . H . J . Rolfe , Prov .

J . G . W ., carrying the oil ; and Bro . C . E . Keyser , P . G . D ., carrying the salt ; moved round the lodge three times halting after each circuit , the Consecrating Officer at the completion of each circuit strewing corn , pouring wine and oil , and sprinkling salt over the lodge board . The Prov . G . M . then dedicated and constituted the lodge , and after other formalities the proceedings of consecration concluded .

The next business was the installation of the new Worshipful Master , Bro . J . J . Simcox , W . M . elect 480 , P . P . G . O . Berks and Oxon , Prov . S . G . O . Bucks . This ceremony was impressively performed by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Tomkins , after which the newly-installed Worshipful Master invested his officers , a list of the founders and first officers of the lodge being appended : Bros . Joseph J . Simcox , W . M . elect 4 S 0 , P . P . G .

Org . Berks and Oxon , Prov . S . G . O . Bucks , W . M . ^ Charles E . Keyser , W . M . 27 , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . D ., I . P . M . ; Charles Batting , P . M . 257 , W . M . 480 , Prov . G . M . O . Bucks , P . P . J . G . W . Berks and Oxon , S . W . ; Ernest Marshall , 257 , J . W . ; Arthur Turner , P . M . 37 6 , Prov . S . G . W . Bucks , M . O . ; C , F . Dyson , 257 , S . O . ; J . D . Carter , W . M . 376 , J . O . ; Rev , F . F . Penruddock , 37 6 , Chap . ; Joseph Bliss , P . M . 4 S 0 , W . M . 257 ,

P . P . S . G . W . Bucks , Treas . ; Walter Scott Miller , 5 and 480 , R . of M . ; E . A . Stickland , 27 , P . P . J . G . D . Berks and Oxon , Sec . ; William Bonny , P . M . 235 , P . P . J . G . W . Berks and Oxon , S . D . ; Eugene Broquet , 257 , J . D . ; Charles Hunton , 257 , D . of C . ; G . W . Gower , 101 , Asst . D . of C . ; Mark Clapshaw , 376 , Prov . G . Org . Bucks , Org . ; Henry Flint , 480 and Alexander Layton , 480 , Stwds . ; S . W . Bowles , 257 , I . G . ; G . H . Powell ,

37 6 , Tyler ; Edward Margrett , P . M . 235 , P . P . S . G . W ., and Prov . G . Treas . Berks and Oxon , P . G . D . ; William Ravenscroft , P . M . 235 , Prov . G . Sec . Berks and Oxon ., P . G . Std . Br . ; William Hickie , P . M . 235 , P . P . S . G . O . Berks and Oxon ; William Fenton , P . M . 257 , P . P . S . G . W . Berks and Oxon , P . G . S . ; William R . Nicholas , W . M . 235 , P . P . S . G . O . Berks and Oxon ; and Henry Hales Sherwin , 480 .

On the motion of the VV . M ., seconded by the S . W ., Bro . BATTING , the officers of the lodge were appointed a Committee to draw up a set of by-laws for the good government of the lodge . Commemoration jewels were then presented by the VV . M ., on behalf of

the lodge , to the P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M ., and Bro . Johncock , the W . M . of the lodge recommending the petition for approval , and was suitably acknowledged by the recipients . A vote of condolence was passed to the Grand Mark Secretary , Bro , Matier , upon the circumstances which prevented him from being present .

On the motion of Bro . STICKLAND , a vote of thanks was passed to the W . M ., Bro . Simcox , for so kindly presenting the furniture for the new lodge . The lodge was then closed . The banquet took place at Messrs . Layton ' s Rooms , where a capital meal was put on the table .

The W . M ., Bro . Simcox , presided , being supported by the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Viscount Valentia ; the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Tomkins ; Bro . C . E . Keyser , P . G . D . ; and a large number of other brethren . "The Queen and Mark Masonry" was proposed from the chair and dulv honoured .

Lord VALENTIA , in proposing "The Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " spoke of the great interest taken by his Royal Highness in Mark Masonry , and particularly referred to the happy connection which the new lodge had with the Royal Borough . The VV . M . proposed "The M . W . the Pro G . M ., the Earl of Euston ; the R . W . the Deputy G . M ., Viscount Dungarvan ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Bros . TOMKINS and KEV . SER , whose names were coupled with the toast , replied , the latter informing the brethren that he had promised to take the chair at the next Festival of the Boys' Masonic Institution . ( Applause . ) Bro . KEYSER then proposed " The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount Valentia , " and , in the course of his remarks , referred in eulogistic terms to the energy displayed by his lordship in Masonry , and to his

popularity among the brethren . He also congratulated Lord Valentia upon his new appointment as Comptroller of her Majesty ' s Household . ( Applause . ) The PROV . GRAND MASTER replied in appropriate terms . He said his aim was to be a sincere Mason . As to his new appointment , he believed it carried with it the duties of Whi p in the House of Commons , where he was glad to have more to do than simply listening to the [ speeches , and being

bored by many of them while waiting for the division bell to ring . For the future he hoped he should be able to occupy his time more profitably in the House in the new duties entrusted to him . He thought a great compliment had been paid him by giving him the appointment ; but he was there that evening as a Mason rather than a Member of Parliament , and he thought it was a far pleasanter position —( laughter and applause)—for they were all

friends there that night , and Members of Parliament often found themselves confronted by enemies or at any time by difficulties not found in a Masonic atmosphere . He was glad to welcome the new lodge to the province , and said he thought it was in the right place . It had been secured by the local enthusiasm that existed in the cause of Masonry , and he wished it a career of much usefulness and prosperity . ( Applause . )

Other toasts followed , including " The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Tomkins , and the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bros . TOMKINS and MARGETTS replied ; /' The Visitors ; " "The W . M ., Bro . Simcox , and Success to the Windsor Castle Mark Lodge , No . 519 ; " "The Officers of the Lodge ; " " The Mark Benevolent Fund ; " and the Tyler ' s toast .

Splendid music was provided at intervals by the Royal Windsor Glee Singers ( Messrs . D . Humphreys , W . Clay , A . Starkey , and W . Dodds ) , Bro . M . Clapshaw , Prov . G . Org . Bucks , accompanying .

? PRINCHSS CHRISTIAN will hold a bazaar at the Windsor Albert Institute , on the 2 9 th and 30 th prox ., in aid of the Local Cie ; he and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children . Her Royal Highness has also consents to preside at ° ne of the stalls .

Masters' Night At The Doric Lodge, No. 2695, Harrogate.

MASTERS' NIGHT AT THE DORIC LODGE , No . 2695 , HARROGATE .

The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Victoria-avenue , Harrogate , on Friday , the 2 ist inst . It is customary in many lodges in West Yorkshire to set apart one ni ght upon which specially to invite the W . Ms , of the lodges in the immediate nei ghbourhood . Advantage was taken of this opportunity by the W . M ., Bro . Thos . ' Woods , and the officers of the

Doric Lodge , and invitations were issued in all directions . These were heartily accepted , and , as a consequence , a large and hi ghly representative gathering assembled . The Doric Lodge , consecrated on the 23 rd of March of this year , has many friends , and it must be very encouraging to the W . M . of so young a lodge to find himself so numerously and influentially supported . The handsomely decorated lodge room was filled to overflowing .

Amonst those present were Bros . Thos . Woods , P . M . 448 ( the first W . M . ) : W . H . Wainhouse , I . P . M . ; W . Davey , P . M . roor , S . W . ; J . B . Griffiths , P . M . 1001 , J . W . ; Wesley Petty , Chap . ; S . H . Cliff , P . M . 1221 , Treas . ; F . H . Ingle , Sec . ; R . H . Walters , S . D . ; J . M . R . Smetham , J . D . ; T . Hargreaves , P . M . 495 , D . C . ; Max Blume , P . P . G . O ., Org . H . Marshall , I . G . ; V . B . Reid and F . R . Paull , Stewards ; and A . H . Holmes , Tyler . Other members of the lodge—eight of whom have been added to the roll since the consecration—were also present .

The visitors were very numerous , comprising , amongst others , Bros . J . C . Malcolm , P . G . D . Eng ., D . P . G . M . ; R . Wilson , P . M . 289 , P . G . D . ; W . F . Smithson , P . M . 1001 , P . G . D . ; W . C . Lupton , P . M . 974 , P . P . G . W „ Chairman of West Yorkshire Charity Committee ; Wm . Watson , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Rev . W . H . Stansfield , Prov . G . Chap . ; H . G . E . Green , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec ; Wm . Blackburn , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Vice-Chairman of Charity Committee ; T . Winn , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . of W . ; Joseph Matthewman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . ; G . W . Thompson , P . G . P . ; J . Richardson , P . P . G . P . ; H . Child , P . P . G . D . ; W . Riley , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . E . Dalzell , W . M . 1736 ; C . Dilly , W . M . 1522 ; W . Fearnley , W . M , 2321 ; H . Holland , W . M . 1018 ; T . Linskill , W . M . 1001 ; C . Scriven , P . M ., W . M . 1211 ; C . V . Woodcock , W . M . 1648 ; Dr . A . T . Bacon ; P . M . 1211 ; A . B . Balfour , P . M . 1522 ; W . H . Turner , P . M . 1001 ; also Bros . Dr . Brown , 1211 ;

Appleyard , 206 9 ; W . Battle , 1001 ; J . Haigh , 1211 ; Dr . Dennison , I 2 II J Dr . Frobisher , P . Bland , W . Crosland , F . P . Carter , J . W . Davenport , J . H . Davis , H . Dettmar , H . Field , R . Falshaw , F . Gass , A . H . Holmes , Dr . Lester , S . R . Mose , J . W . Norton , T . Robertshaw , P . M . 448 ; C . T . Rhodes , Wm . Warren , 1211 ; H . Whitfield , J . W . 1042 ; T . M . Woodhead , 2669 ; W . H . Wainhouse , S . W . Whaley , J . P . Warton , R . H . Walters , and Dr . Hinsley Walker .

After the lodge had been opened and the minutes read , the Deputy Prov . G . Master and the officers of Prov . G . Lodge entered . The business of the evening comprised one ceremony only—a raising . This was most ably and reverently conducted by the W . M ., assisted by his officers , every detail being carefully

rendered . Of course , in the hands of such brethren as Bros . T . Woods , W . M . ; W . Davey , S . W . ; and J . B . Griffiths , J . W . ; all of whom are Past Masters , a correct interpretation of the ritual is naturally expected , but this was something more , and it was the general opinion of the visitors , many of them brethren of large experience , that the work was exceptionally well done .

There being no other business of importance , hearty greetings were given and the lodge was closed . Dinner was served in the handsome sallc a manger of the Prince of Wales ' Hotel . Upwards of So sat down , of whom 60 or more were guests . After thanks had been given by the PROV . G . CHAPLAIN , the toast list was entered upon . The W . M . gave " The Queen . "

" The Health of the M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers of Grand Lodge" was proposed by Bro . THOS . WINN , P . M . ian , and responded toby Bro . RICHARD WILSON , P . G . D . The S . W ., Bro . W . DAVEV , had charge of the third toast on the list , that of "The Prov . Grand Master and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire . "

To this the Deputy , Bro . J . C . MALCOLM , replied . Other toasts followed , including , of course , " The Masonic Charities . " In reference to the Charities it was stated that the Doric Lodge , young though it was , had given most liberal and substantial help in raising the large subscription to the Boys' School so recently announced , and , as a start for the coming year , the W . M . had intimated his intention of giving io guineas to the Girls' School , 10

guineas to the Old People ' s Fund , and 10 guineas to the West Yorkshire Local Institution . This announcement was received with cheers . Doubtless with such an example set them other brethren will come forward . " The Health of the Worshipful Master" was proposed in glowing terms by Bro . WESLEY PUTTY , the Chaplain . It was received with enthusiasm .

Bro . T . WOODS , W . M ., replied . After "The Visiting Worshipful Masters , " to which Bros . CHARLES SCRIVEN , W . M . 1211 , and C . V . WOODCOCK , W . M . 1648 , made response , and " The Visiting Brethren , " " The Health of the Officers " closed the list . ' There can be no doubt , judging by results , that the Doric Lodge has fulfilled everything which was expected from it . Of course , there were objectors to its

formation . It was not needed ; it was going to damage the existing lodge ; and so on . The contrary has proved the case , for not only has it supplied a recognised want , but it has stirred the other Harrogate lodge to greater effort , and loot is in a more thriving and prosperous condition to-day than perhaps it has ever been . There is no rivalry between the lodges . It was believed there was room for both ; this has been clearly demonstrated , and no men have

been more fully justified in their action than the founders of the Doric Lodge The lodge , it is true , has been exceptionally fortunate in having so able , energetic , and business-like a Worshipful Master to preside over it in the first instance , but he has been well supported , and there seems every indication that Doric Lodge will become what Bro . Woods declares he will make it—that is "one big success . " To which we of this paper say " So mote it be 1 "

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

St . Luke ' s Lodge ) No . 144 . The installation meeting of this old lodg-e was held on Monday evening , at thd Holborn Restaurant , when a very large number of brethren assembled . Bro . T . A . Markham , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . S . C . Montague-Austin ( S . W . and W . M . elect ; A . Marriott-Matthews , J . W . ; W . H . Royle , S . D . ; E . J .

Winsborrow , ] . D . ; VV . T . Morley , I . G . ; James G . Unite , P . M ., Treas . ; George H . Weatherail , Org . ; A . Saunders , P . M ., D . C ; VV . Murdach , Steward ; John Pulling , P . M . ; Harry Beauchamp , P . M . ; J . Maple ; , P . M . j W . J . Forscutt , P . M .: B . Bridgman , P . M . ; F . Stutfield , P . M . ; F . Thomas , P . M .: and lay menbers : Bros . G . W . Dawson , 1306 , 2406 ; C . Ebborn , C . L . Wright , F . J . Ingram , Thomas