Mark Masonry.

at seven o ' clock , r . ji . Bro . R . AL Langley , P . M . and P . Z . No . 43 , Prov . J . G . YV ., read the charter for holding this Lodge , granted by the Grand ( liapter of Scotland , and appointing himself R . AV . AI . ; Bro . Thos . Hodge , ( P . AL and P . Z . No . 43 ) , S . A \ ., and Bro . I . G . South , ( W . M . No . 43 ) , J . W . The Right AVorshipful Alaster expressed his conviction that this was the only legally constituted body which had the authority of granting warrants for holding Mark Alaster Lodges in this country , and sincerely thanked those brethren whowith himselfhad been instrumental iu

, , obtaining this charter , for the high compliment they had paid him , personally , by associating his name with the first Loclge in this degree whieh had been holden in the principality . He also stated that he had called this Lodge simply to ballot for three brethren who , together with himself and AVardens , had been advanced in the Camiynge Loclge , No . 7 , Bristol , and also to ballot for aud ( if accepted ) advance three brethren of the St . David ' s Loclge , Aberdare ; and that the ceremony of consecration would be

deferred until the increase in their number ivould admit of the Loclge being more fully officered and numerously attended . Bros . AV . J . Gaskell , J . AV . No . 43 ; Alf . Cooper , S . AV . No . 43 , and E . J . Thomas , Sec . No . 43 , were then accepted as joining members , and appointed by the R . AV . M . to the offices of Conductor . S . D ., and T . K ., respectively . A ballot was also taken for Bros . Jas . Gawn , W . M . No . 979 ; AV . -Davies , J . YV . No . 979 , and Tliomas , No . 979 . The two former brethren being in attendance , were advanced to the degree of Alark

Atasters , the ceremony being performed in an admirable manner by the R . AV . AL with all that fluency of language for which he is remarkable , ancl which adds so much to the effect of everything he undertakes , whilst , thanks to the highly commendable attention which the Conductor had devoted to the beautiful ritual ( and which drew the warmest culogiums from the R . AV . AL ) , everything worked as smoothly as it was possible to conceive iu a Loclge long accustomed to the working of tho degree . The Riht AVorshiful Alaster appointed BroGawn

g p . , Secretary . Bro . Thos . Hodge , S . AV ., proposed " that a record be placed on tho minutes of the Loclge , stating that the same had been named the Langley Lodge in honour of their R . AV . AL ancl as some sli ght recognition of the very able and efficient services whieh he had long rendered the cause of " _ Masonry in this province generally , and to the Glamorgan Loclge , No . 43 , in particular . " The resolution was seconded by Bro . Tliomas , and carried by acclamation . Two brethren having been profor advancement

posed , the Loclge was closed at nine o ' clock , r . M ., and the brethren adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , where an excellent supper had been provided by the widow of a Alason . The usual Alasonic toasts were theu given , including " The health of the R . AALM ., Officers , and Brethren of the Camiynge Lodge , No . 7 , Bristol , " which was very warmly received by the brethren , and in response to which Bro . F . A . AVarc , Conductor , No . 7 , stated that this was the second Loclge of Mark Alaster Afasons , the opening of which he had the gratification of attending which had emanated from the Cannynge Loclge .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

PROVINCIAL ENCAMPMENT . BiusTou—AVe rejoice to announce that the first decisive step towards the establishment of a legitimate Encampment of Knights Templar in this province has at length been taken . Bro . Samuel Bryant , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., & c , universally acknowledged by the brethren who know liiin to be oue of the most able and intelligent Alasons in tho province , has held the appointment of Provincial Grand Commander tor nearltwo

y years , but , with that spirit of conciliation which characterizes every good . Alason , he has hitherto , to the regret of many brethren iu the province , refrained from taking any step which might " appear hostile to the body holding meetings at Bristol , and designating themselves " The Camp of Baldwyn , " which body is now in the last stage of decline . At a meeting of the governors of Freemasons' Hall , hold on Alonday , the 5 th iust ., Bro . Bryant proposed " That authority be granted for the

holding of au Encampment of Knights Templar , under the authority of the Grand Conclave of England , in that hall . " The proposition was seconded by Bro . Thos . Sainsbury , AV . AI ., No . 81 , but as we have not the authority of those brethren to report their very able speeches in support of the proposition , we refrain from so doing . The motion was lost , as might be supposed in a body composed with few exceptions of illegitimate Knights , but we trust the Prov . Grand Commander , whose fame is

something more than provincial , will not bo deterred from immediately taking the requisite measures towards the attainment of so desirable an object as that of putting tbe Order in this important province upon something like a respectable footiug . His progress will bo watched with intense interest by brethren not only here but in tho adjoining provinces , particularly in South AVales , where very many are awaiting thc opportunity of entering into this degree under a legitimate authority , and with some chance of being recognized iu that capacity otherwise than by a small party fast falling into oblivion .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

TRIENNIAL MASONIC BALL AT BRADFORD . THIS ball was held on the 25 th ultimo , in the large rooms of the Exchange Buildings , under most distinguished patronage , and under the

Masonic Festivities.

direction of a committee selected from the two Lodges No . * S 79 and No . 874 . The public were admitted , to a limited extent , by writte ' n application . Some clays before the ball took place the wholo of the tickets were disposed of , and the committee were obliged somewhat to increase the number , the applications being so pressing , ancl this being justly regarded as the most brilliant assemblage of the season . The Freemasons mustered in strong force , in full Alasonic costume , with a fair sprinkling of Knights Templars , while some of the brethren and visitors ,

members of the Volunteer Rifles , appeared in their uniform ; this , added to the gay display of the costumes of the fair sex , gave a tout ensemble of the most dazzling character . The dancing commenced shortly after eight o ' clock , and was kept up with unabated spirit till eleven , when about half the company sat down to a most sumptuous supper in the news room , which , together with the elub rooms , had been kindly vacated for the occasion by their respective members . Tlio remaining half of thc visitors afterwards retired in their turn to the supper room

, the band during the whole of the time having engaged those remaining with extra dances . It was past three o ' clock before the National Anthem announced that dancing was concluded . Air . Spencer ' s quadrille baud from Leeds gave the highest satisfaction , while the supper under the management of Airs . Bell , of the Talbot Hotel , was excellent . Bro . Dr . Taylor , AV . AI ., of No . 379 , and Bro . J . Ahrens , AV . M ., of No . 874 , presided over the respective supper tables , at which the usual loyal and complimentary toasts were given , the toast of " The Ladies " being proposed

by Bro . 'John Barraelough , P . AL , ancl Bro . Sichel , and heartily responded to by Bros . Henry Smith , P . AL , aud Alossman , G . Reg . Tho decorations ancl fittings , under the superintendence of Bros . Pratt , P . AL , Thomas Hill , and A . Alatthews , were the most complete and perfect of their kind . The j udicious arrangement of mirrors , together with the various Alasonic emblems and banners on the walls of the ball room , added much to the splendour of the scene . The floor had been carefully polished for the occasion . Great credit is due to the committee and stewards for

their efficient services ; ancl we . may safely say that a more satisfactory meeting , or one better calculated to cement good feeling , and raino public opinion to a due appreciation of the Craft , has never occurred in this district , while calls are long ancl loud for its annual repetition ; the ladies having made a simultaneous appeal , there is little fear of disappointment . The most pleasing part of our duty in recording this happy reunion is the fact that the surplus proceeds aro to be devoted to charity , one half to the local Ragged Schools , and the remaining half to the Alasonic Girls Schools—the latter of which we are gratified to hear the Province of AVest Yorkshire intends supporting with its proverbial liberality at the next festival .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . HENRY LEYVIS CROHN , GRAND SECRETARY FOR GERMAN CORRESPONDENCE . AVE regret to have to announce the death of this brother , who has long filled tho office of Grand Secretary for Gorman Correspondence , ivhich took place at his oflice in the Corn Exchange , on Alonday , tho 5 th instant . Our late brother joined the Pilgrim Loclge , No . 289 , on the 10 th November 182-1 from a Lodge at Jamaicaancl continued an active

, , , member to the close of his life . He joined the Lodge of Felicity , No . 66 , on January 19 th , 1 S 4 C , and continued a member until March , 1855 . In 1 S 50 he was appointed Grand Secretary for Gorman Correspondence , and as representative of the Grand Lodge of Hamburgh to the Grand Lodge of England , in 1850 . On the 2 nd of January , 1844 , Bro . Crohn was exalted in St . John ' s Chapter , No . 196 , and continued a member until the time of his death , having attained the rank of P . Z ., ancl having

served the office of Principal Grand Sojourner in the year 1857-8 . Bro . Crohn was also an old member of the Mount Carmel Encampment of Knights Templar . BRO . EDAVARD DIXON . IT is our melancholy task to record the lamented death of Bro . Edward Dixon , of Horseley House , Dudley , which took place at his

residence , No . 37 , Curzon-street , Alayfair , London , on Tuesday , the 29 th November , iu the fiftieth year of his age . Bro . Dixon was the last male descendant of a family long connected with the town of Dudley , with whose name probity and honour have been synonymous for many generations . His death has cast a gloom , not only on the Craft in Dudley , of whieh he was a member , but also on all who knew him ; and it is felt by all that the last of a time-honoured name has passed away to that bourne from whence no traveller returns . Bro .

Dixon was a member of the Royal Standard Lodge , No . 730 , Dudley , ( in which he was initiated ) , and also a Companion of the Royal Arch Chapter attached to that Loclge . Ho was also a subscribing member of the Noah ' s Ark Lodge , No . 435 , Tipton . His remains were interred in the catacombs of Kcnsal Green Cemetery , on Tuesday , the 6 th December instant . BRO . THE REV . HENRY HUGHS STILL , M . A . ; P . PROV . GRAND REGISTRAR FOR DORSET . BRO . the Rev . Henry Hughs Still , rector of Cattiotock , Dorset , died in London on the ninth of October last , He was initiated in the