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" The District Grand Master of Cauterbury" ( responded to by the R . W . District G . M . ) ; and " The District Grand Officers , " responded toby Bro . F . W . Thiel , P . M . The toast of "The Worshipful Master of the Canterbury Lodge" was proposed by Bro . Thiel in very flattering terms , and Bro . Baylee returned thanks . The toast of "The Sister Lodges" was proposed by the Chairman , and responded to by Bro . Powell , W . M . Southern

Cross Lodge , Kaiapoi . The toast of "The Past Masters of the Canterbury Lodge" was responded to by Bro . Thiel ; "The Working Officers" by Bro . J . W . Oram ; and " The Visiting Brethren" by Bro . James Alexander , P . M . Southern Cross Lodge . Several other toasts were proposed and drunk with Masonic honours . The proceedings were enlivened at intervals with songs from Bros . Legget , Grey , Morgon , Staryletnn , Beecher , Sharpe , Kinsman , Harker , Alexander , Powell , Andrews , and Elviues ; and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close about 11 o'clock .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

POONA . CHAETEB ST . ANDEEW ' S , ( NO . 68 , S . C . )—A a meeting of the Hiram lodge of Mark Masters was held at the Masonic Hall on the Sth June , 1870 . Present : Bros . J . C . Graham , as W . M . ; W . " . Wellis , P . M . ; P . Callaghan , as S . W . ; J . Fernandez , as J . W . ; G . Butler , as Secretary ; W . 11- Wakeman , Treasurer ; H . Brewer , as S . D . ; Nowrojee , as J . D . ; and several others .

The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . John Edward Humphreys , of Lodge Orion in the West , having passed the ballot , was admitted to the degree of Mark Master . At the same time and place a meeting of Bezeleel Lodge of Past Masters , and Horeb Lodge of Excellent Masters was held , and Bro . Humphreys was advanced to these degrees . There were present : M . E . Comps . AV . Wellis , P P . Z . ; Nowrojeeas

, P . H , ; J . 0 . Graham , as P . J . ; Ex . Comps . G . Butler , as Scribe E . ; J . Fernandez , as Scribe N . ; W . H . Wakeman , Treasurer ; Jones , 1 st Soj . ; Brady , 2 nd Soj . ; H . Brewer , 3 rd Soj . ; and Comps . P . Callaghan , Stewart , W . Whittaker , Anding , W . H . Marks , and Kirby . The chapter was opened in due and ancient form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . M . E . Comp . W . Wellis was elected P . Z . for the remainder of the yearin the place of M . E . Comp

, Beamish , deceased . Bro . Humphreys , having taken the degrees of Mark , Past , and Excellent Master , was introduced properly prepared , and exalied to the Holy Royal Arch degree . There being no further business before the chapter , it was closed in peace and harmony with solemn prayer .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . MAODONALD MAEK LODGE ( NO . 101- ) . —On Saturday , the I 3 th inst ., the second anniversary meeting of this Mark Lodge took place at the head-quarters of the First Surrey Volunteers , Brunswick-road , Cumberwel ) , and was numerously attended . The working was of the highest class , and the officers had been admirablinstructed in their several duties BroTMeggy

y . . . , "W . M ., opened the lodge , and presided , and afterwards announced to the brethren that the S . W ., Bro . Major Irvine , having declined to be a candidate for the chair , the J . W ., Bro . James Stevens , had been unanimously elected to that office . Bro . C . Swan then presented Bro . Stevens to the W . M ., who thereupon formally installed him in the Master ' s chaiv for the ensuing year . The salutations were ivenand the WM

g , .. ap pointed the following officers : — Bros . T . Meggy , I . P . M . ; Kugene F . Cronin , S . W . ; S . Ho enthal , J . W . ; J . H . Hastie , M . O . ; G . Wa ' erall , S . O . ; A . Wolton , J . O . ; C . I-Iammerton , Secretary ; W . Worrell , Org . and Reg . of Marks ; R . Berndge , S . D . ; Thos . W . White , J . D . ; Geo . Newman , I . G . '; Geo . Neall , . D . C . ; and Fountain , D . C . Bro . Wm . Grant , Treas . " , was invested by Bro . Meggy , who took occasion to thank him for the attention he

great had paid to his duties for the last year . Bro . Meggy proceeded to deliver the charges , aud concluded by announcing that his list , as Steward for this lodge at Grand Mark Festival , was well supported . The W . M . proposed , and

Mark Masonry.

Bro . Meggy seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . C . Swan for his able fulfilment of the duties of Secretary to the lodge , an office which he , this night , resigned . Bro . Swan responded to the compliment , and the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards supped together , and spent a charming evening . Bros . Dr . Bamnger , H . C . Levander , W . H . Warr , Alfred Williams , and H . Massey were visitors , and they were most cordially received . The music with which the ceremonies in lodge were interspersed added greatly to their effect , and was ably conducted by Bro . Worrell , organist of Beckenham Church .

SUFFOLK . STOTOIAEKET . —Freeman Lodge ( No . 105 ) . —A meeting of thislodge was held at the Fox Hotel , Stowmarket , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., when the following brethren were present : —Bros . Frederick Long , P . Prov . G . D . of Suffolk , W . M . ; G . S . Golding , S . W . and Sec ; Spencer Freeman , Treas . ; J . W . Sheridan SuttonV . W . Rev . R . N . Sanderson 30 ° P . M . M . G . Chap-.

, , , , Grand Lodge of Mark Masons ; Emra Holmes , 31 " , Reg , of of Marks Albert Victor Lodge , acting J . W . ; Westgate , S . W ., Albert Victor Lodge , acting S . W . ; Oliver , acting S . O . ; Woods , acting J . O . ; G . Gresswell , acting I G . ; Spalding , acting Tyler . The lodge hav i ng been opened in ancient form , the W . M . took the ballot for Bros . J . Davis , J . D ., Phoenix Ladge , 516 ; Dr . T . R . Pearson , I . G . Phoenix 516 ; C . Davy , P . Prov . S . G . D . Herts ,

P . M . St . Luke's Lodge , 222 ; Philip Cornell , S . W . British Union Lodge , 114 ; C . S . Pedgrift , P . Prov . G . Geg . Suffolk ; and E . Bridges , Phcenix , 510 . The result being favourable and the whole of the brethren being within hail , except Bros . Davis and and Pearson , they were severally introduced , obligated , and advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master , the interesting ceremony being performed by the V . W . Bro . Sanderson . The

ballot was also taken for Bro . A . J . Barber , Prov . G . Org . of Suffolk and W . M . British Union Lodge , who was unanimously elected a joining member . The ordinary business of the lodge having been completed , it was closed in solemn form , and the brethren retired to banquet . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The toast of" Her Majesty the Queen" was honoured as it always is amongst Mark Masons . Next came "The M . W . the Grand

Mark Master , the Rev . Raymond Portal , " and the " Officers of of Grand Lodge , " to which Bro . Sanderson responded . The Albert Victor Lodge was coupled with the name of Bro . Westgate , S . W ., who responded in due form , and proposed the worthy W . M . Bro . Long . " Our Visiting Brethren" was responded to by Bro . Emra Holmes , and tho new candidates all responded in fit terms to their names .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

WELLINGTON LODGE No . 548 ,

The members of the "Wellington Lodge having decided on holding a summer meeting , and that not confined to the sterner sex alone , the brethren met , accompanied byseveral ladies , at the very extensive grounds attached to the Duke of Edinburgh Tavern , Shepherd ' s Lane , Brixton , on Wednesday , 17 th inst . Tho summer banquet of the Wellington Lodge was a complete

success-The weather was delightful ; the worthy host , Bro . Timewell , had spared no cost or labour in doing honourto his numerous guests . The room where the banquet was held was draped with masonic banners and emblems , which had been originally provided for the great masonic festival at Reading some few weeks ago , when H . R . H . the Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone

of the new grammar schools , and altogether looked as gay as flags , flowers , and good taste could make it . A military band , resplendent in blue and scarlet and silver , was present , and added much to the enjoyment of the company . The worship ful master of course presided , and bad the gratification of being supported by all the leading members of the lodge . Several visitors wero

present who were not members of the craft . Bro . Timewell and his estimable lady were unremitting in their attentions to their guests during the time of their sojourn at Peabociy Park , which is the cognomen of this delightful retreat . Tho banquet which was served