Knights Templar.

to acknowledge the toast proposed by his friend and so warmly received by them all . The severe attack of illness at the time of their former meeting had much enfeebled him , but at eighty-two years of ago man must expect his physical powers to fail . In spite of this he had made the exertion to be present on this occasion once again to enjoy the pleasure of associating with the Knights of this Holy Order . So long as memory should last , ho must over retaiu the recollection of the Christian fellowship he had over met in their society . His devotion to the

interests of the Order would ever remain unchangeable . The GRAND MASTER then proposed the Dukes of Loinster and Athol , and the Templars of Ireland and Scotland , with it uniting the name of a gallant officer , who that day honoured them with his company , Licutenant-General Sir James Chattertoii . Tho gallaut general , in a brief response , referred to the universal esteem in which their Grand Master was held by the Templars throughout the world .

The GRAND MASTER then said he had great pleasure in giving " The health of Sir Knt . Elisha D . Cooke , and the Templars of America , " Ho had many communications from the Templars in America , and was assured that the way in which Templar Masonry was conducted was most satisfactory . Fra , COOKIS modestly confessed his inability to give expression to his feelings for the compliment . He could assure them that Templar Masonry was well supported in his countryand as an instance of its

, high consideration in society , he mentioned that on a recent visit of two Encampments to New York , the President of the United States went out with his officers to receive them with honours . The GRAND MASTER then gave " The Army and Navy , '' and having already called ou General Chattel-ton , he would with this toast connect another officer of rank , whose presence ho was proud to hail—he meant Colonel Clerk .

Sir lint . Col . C ' LEIUC briefly replied , and noticed that particularly by the army was the Templar degree encouraged . The health of the "Deputy Grand Master" was most enthusiastically received , which Fra . STUART in a few words acknowledged , aud said he hoped that all would meet there again next year . ( " The Prov . Grand Commanders" next followed , and the Venerable GRAND MASTER said that upon those officers much of the prosperity of the Order depended .

Sir Knt . Dr . Hixx . iiAN for Fra . Burney and himself , iu replying , said that so well assured were they of the utmost zeal being necessary to preserve the position of the Order , that no efforts would be wanting on their part , and as a proof of the attention given by the provinces , it ° \ vas found that every year new members were added to the Order . The ^ Grand Chancellor , Fr . Law , aud other officers , were severally complimented , and acknowledgments made , and the Grand Master having retired , his Deputy took the chair , and in social converse spent a short time .

It was suggested by several present that in future the Conclave should be called at a later hour ; three has always been named , but no business commenced until four . The business is invariabl y despatched in an hour , and a hope was expressed that the Conclave should be summoned for five aud be opened at that hour .

Colonial.

COLONIAL .

TRINIDAD . MASONIC FESTIVAL OP THE 1 'ROV . GRAM LODGE . By order of tho R . AA . Prov . Grand Master , a special Prov . Grand Lodge was holden on Tuesday evening , the 10 th of April , at tho usual place of meeting at the Temple on Mount Ziou . The members of Lodge Royal Philanthropic , No . 5 S 5 , were summoned to produce their Grand Lodge certificates . The Prov . Grand Lod was opened in duo form

ge a little before six , p . m ., after ivhieh the members of subordinate Lodges were admitted . The special business of the evening being concluded ' several pieces of solemn music were executed b y the AVorshipful Master and some other brethren , principally members of the Lod ge Eastern Star , holding of Scotland . A dinner having been provided by subscription , the Master aud AA ardeus of Lodge United Brothers , aud several other brethren , were invitedArrangements made

. were for the reception of tho fair sex bemg the wives , daughters , or sisters of Masons . At seven o ' clock precisely the guests began to arrive and were admitted into the temple which was tastefull y decorated with flowers and evergreens . The ladies ' were seated according to the respective offices of the brethren with whom they were connected , and presented a most pleasing spectacle their dresses being of pure white and blue trimmings . ' After one of Haydn ' s pieces had been executed by the brethren amateurs collection made in

, a was aid of the Daily Meal Society of Port of Spain . The ladies and brethren then descended to the diningroom , which was also beautifully decorated with evergreens , and where covers were laid for au elegant supper , to which fift y brethren and twenty-two ladies sat down . The following toasts were given from the chair , and preceded by appropriate addresses : — " Our Most Gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria ; '' " The Most AVorshipful the Grand Lodges of England Ireland and Scotland ; " "The Provincial Grand Master ; " "The Ladies ¦ " "The Master , Office Bearers , and Members of Lodge United Brothers " '• 'ph-Master , Office Bearers , and Members of Lodge Eastern Star ; " "Brother

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IT . A . Fitt , T . M . of Albion Lodge , Barbadoes , as the oldest Mason present . " The dinner concluded , tho company again retired to the Lodge room , tho brethren musicians playing "The Apprentice Song" as a march . Scarcely were the ladies seated when the stewards summoned them to return to the dining-room which had been prepared for dancing , the stewards having with unprecedented quickness caused the removal of the tables , Se . Quadrilles were followed in quick succession by waltzes ,

polkas , & c , and continued until midnight , when all retired cheerful , expressing their delight at the entertainment , congratulating the P . G . M . especially , and their wish for frequent repetitions of such joyous festivities .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . SIR CHARLES BARRY , R . A . AA E regret to announce the death of this eminent brother , which took place on Saturday last , after a very short illness . Sir Charles had been a member of the Order for more than twenty years ; aud we have reason to believe that , having determined to withdraw from the active pursuit of his profession , it was his intention to have devoted a part of his leisure to the interests of the Craft to which he must have proved most

useful . He was born in Westminster in May , 1 / 95 , and educated iu Leicestershire . On his return to Loudon he was apprenticed to Messrs . Middletou and Bailey , architects , io Lambeth . On the death of his father he resolved to travel on the contiuent , with a view to enlarge his experience and prosecute his studies in architecture . While in Italy he had the good fortune to attract the notice aud obtain the patronage of an English gentleman who was about to proceed to Egypt , and ottered to defray his on condition of having the benefit of his pencil .

expenses , This proposal was accepted , and his stay in the country of the Nile was prolonged for a considerable period ; aud after extending his travels to Greece he returned to England after au absence of nearly three years and a half . Mr . Barry ' s first work of importance was a design for a church at Brighton , in which he was a successful competitor . Subsequently he offered p lans for the Manchester Athenfcum , iu which ho was also a successful candidate . Ho gained greater celebrity , however , from tho construction of the grammar school of King Edward VI ., at

Birmingham . I to afterwards took a much hig her stand as au architect , iu consequence of his designs for tlieTraveller ' s Club , the College of Surgeons , and the Reform Club in the metropolis . In 1 S 31 , after the destruction by lire of the Houses of Parliament , he entered the field as candidate , and amidst a host of architectural competitors , his design was adjudged to be the best , although the details have since been subjected to severe criticism . In February , 1852 , on the occasion of the opening of Victoria Tower "by her MajestyMr . Barry received Hie honour of knighthoodhaving been

, , chosen , ill 1 ST 2 , a Royal Academician . On the Friday he transacted business at the Now Palace , AVcstiiiinstcr , and on the following day , that of his death , he exhibited so little indication of approaching illness , that he visited the Crystal Palace , where he passed the greater part of the day . On his return in the evening , however , he was seized with the fatal attack which terminated in his unexpected death .

The Week.

THE WEEK .

Tun COURT . —Her Majesty and the Prince Consort , with the Princesses Alice , Helena , and Beatrice left Buckingham Palace on Saturday afternoon for the camp at Aldershot ; her Majesty entertained the principal officers at dinner on Saturday , - remained over Suuday , reviewed the division on Monday morning , and returned to diuner at Buckingham Palace hi the evening . On Tuesday the Queen and the Prince Consort honoured the new Floral-hall , adjoining the Royal Italian Opera-house , with a visit . The Queen having signified her intention of being

present at the performance of "Fra Diavolo " the necessary arrangements were made to enable her Majesty to enter the theatre through the Floralhall—illuminated as upon the occasion of the late Volunteer Ball . On Wednesday tho Queen gave a State ball , to ivhieh a party of 1 , 811 were invited . Weippert ' s band of thirty-six musicians , conducted by Mr . John AVeippert , was in attendance in the orchestre . The Prince of AAfdcs , attended by Major-General the Hon . 11 . Bruce and Major Teesdalearrived at Buokiugham Palace ou Wednesday afternoonfrom .

, , Oxford . Yesterday the Queen ' s birthday was celebrated with the usual drawing-room State banquets and illuminations . IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . —In the HOUSE of LORDS on Monday the Earl of Hardwicke moved for a return of all the vessels or gunboats below 1 , 000 tons burden , which had been built by contract since 1 S 6 " 2 , with the names of the contractors , the prices contracted for , and the present condition of the vessels as to seaworthiness . He asked for these

returns , he said , in consequence of the statements that had been made as to the defective state o £ tho vessels , and with the view of fixing the responsibility upon the proper parties , and , impossible , of preventing the recurrence , of such culpable proceedings in connection with the British navy . The Duke of Somerset entered into a detailed statement ou the subject , similar in effect to that made by Lord C . Paget in the other house on Friday night , and then went on to argue that , as a whole , the present system of . shipbuilding lor the navy worked well ; and that Sir Baldwin Walker , although not a practical shipwright , had