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MARK MASONRY .

—u . LEOPOLD LODGE , NO . 235 . ON Monday , 31 st nit ., was to havo been held theannuallnstallation Festival of this Lodge , at Reading , but on receipt of the news of the lamented death of H . R . H . tho Duke of Albany , it was decided to pospono the Festival , and hold a regular Lodge instead , for the purpose of passing suitable resolutions expressive of the sorrow of all M . M . Masons and tho members of this Lodgo in particular at the untimely death of tho Prince , whose name stands first enrolled on

its list of members and after whom the Lodge was named . Tho Lodge , which was well attended , was hold at the Masonio Hall , Greyfriars-road , under the presidency of Bro . S . Bradley W . M ., and the following resolution was moved by Bro . Edward Margrett P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . J . Pulley P . M ., and carried unanimously . ' •' That the Leopold Lodgo of M . M . M ., No . 235 , deeply deploring tho

loss whioh Mark Masonry in general , and this Lodge in particular has sustained by the untimely death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , K . G ., P . G . M . M . M . ( whoso name stands first enrolled on its list of members ) , desires to offer a floral wreath at his funeral as a last fraternal token . The Lodge also desires to offer to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and to H . R . H . the

Duchess of Albany a humble tribute of condolence and sympathy in this their sudden bereavement . " The floral wreath , which was a most handsome one , was supplied by Mr . Phippen , of Broad-street , Reading . It measured about thirty inches in diameter , and was composed of a fringe of ferns and a very effective arrangement of splendid gardenias , white tea roses , camellias , lilies of the valley and other choice white flowers . The name of the Lodge was

worked in tho circle , in the centre of which was a special emblem of tho Order , a triangle , formed of purple hyacinths and red azaleasthe Mark Masonic colours . Within tho triangle the number of the Lodge , 235 , was worked . The wreath was on view in Mr . Phippen ' s shop window on Thursday , ' and attracted a great deal of attention , On the 5 th inst . a deputation from tho Leopold Lodge , consisting of Bros . S . Bradley aud T . J . Pulley , attended at Windsor and presented the floral wreath at the Castle .

FITZWILLIAM LODGE , No . 277 . ON Tuesday afternoon , the 8 th instant , the annual festival of this Lodge was celebrated at Freemasons' Hall , Malton , when the installation of Bro . W . Constable , tho W . M . elect , took place according to ancient custom . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . G . M . O ., and the W . M . then invested his Officers , as follow : —Bro . S . Chadwick

P . P . G . J . O . I . P . M ., John Hudson S . W .. J . W . Marshall P . P . G . O . J W ., A . W . Walker M . O ., J . B . Nicholls P . G . S . B . S . O ., T . M . Goldie J . O ., Rev . W . G . ChilmanP . G . Chaplain Chaplain , A . W . Walker Treasurer , James Buckle Secretary , W . Heokley Registrar of Marks , W . J . Marshall Organist , George Fitchett D . C , R . J . Smithson S . D ., M . F . W . Williamson J . D ., W . R . Metcalfe I . G ., Spiegelhalter and T . C . Clongh Stewards . At the conclusion of Lodge business , a grand

banquet was served up at Bro . Fitchett ' s , the Talbot Hotel , the repast being of the usual first-rate description for which thia house is noted . The newly-installed W . M . presided , and was supported by a goodly number of Officers and brethren , as well as by several distinguished visitors . After the banquet the usual toasfc list was gone

through , and a mosfc agreeable evening was spent . The visiting brethren included Bros . C . F . Matier Grand Master ' s Lodge G . W . P . P . D . G . M . Lancashire , Charles Lane 319 Grand Master ' s Lod ^ e P . M . 39 and P . G . D . England , T . B . Whytehead York P . G . M . O ., M . Lackenby S . D . York Lodge T . I ., and Edwin Greenwood 95 , Scarborough .

DRIFELT LODGE , No . 291 . THE installation meeting of this Lodgo was held on the 2 nd insfc ., afc the Masonic Hall , Driffield . Bro . Chadwick the I . P . M ., in the absence of Bro . M . M . Reynard the W . M ., took the chair , and opened the Lodge in accordance with ancient formalities , after which the chair was assumed by Bro . Walter Reynolds P . M . 12 P . G . D . C . of England , the Installing Master , and Bro . John Dunn , who had

discharged the duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair during the past year with exemplary zeal , was presented as the W . M . elect and was duly installed . Bros . J . R . Ansdell W . M . 182 P . P . G . S . B . Lincolnshire , E . Bryan W . M . 281 P . G . J . O ., and A . P . Wilson P . M . P . P . G . S . W . N . and E . Yorkshire assisting . The newly installed Master having been saluted with honours invested his Officers for the ensuing year as

Brother Thomas , Bull P . M . 145 , will be pleased to meet any brethren who are interested in securing the election of Lionel Blenkinsop Manby , on Wednesday nexfc , the 16 th instant , at the Union Tavern , Air Street , Regent Street , at 7 * 30 o'Clock .

follows : —Bros . M . M . Reynard I . P . M ., J . Elgey S . W . and Treasurer , J . Scott Wilson J . W ., S . Chadwick Chaplain , Hy . Hargreaves M . O ., John T . Kirby S . O ., Geo . S . Highmoor J . O . and D . C , Waiter Highmoor Secretary and Reg . of Marks , Robinson S . D ., Hy . Watson J . D ., T . Bowman I . G ., and G . H . Potts Tyler and Steward . A vote of condolence was passed , on the motion of Bro . G . S . Highmoor , to Her Majesty and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany . After Lod"o was

closed the customary toasts received full justice ; that of the newly installed Master being especially mosfc heartily given and responded to . Bros . A . P . Wilson aud Bryan acknowled ged the toast of The Provincial Grand Officers , Bros . Reynolds the Installing Master Bros . Smith , Hind nnd others the Visitors , Bro . J . Scott Wilson the Officers . Bro . J . Ansell acted throughout as , and proved himself a most excellent , D . C . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very enjoyable meeting to a termination .

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The usual Committee Meeting of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , 2 nd inst . at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . M . Case P . G . D . presiding . The death of two male and two female annuitants was announced by the Secretary , and a letter read from Bro . Sir

J . B . Monckton , acknowledging the thanks of the Com . mitteo tendered him for his presidency at the last Festival . The report of the Audit Committee was submitted , and adopted . It shows that there is a balance of upwards of £ 7000 in favour of tho Institntion , and of thia sum it

was arranged that £ 2000 should be invested— £ 1000 each for the Male and Female Funds . It was arranged that the customary visit of tho Stewards of tho Institution should

take place , and a Committee having been appointed to draw up the annnal report , and some formal business having been disposed of , the meeting was brought to a conclusion .

Our readers , aud indeed members of the Craft generally , will regret to learn that Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , is prevented from attending to his official duties through ill health . We hope that Bro . Bass will , ere long , be restored , and that he may long be fonnd in his customary place in the Grand Secretary ' s Office .

The meetings of the Industry Lodge of Instruction , No . 186 , will be resumed at the Railway Hotel , West Hampstead ( close to the West Hampstead Station , Metropolitan Railway ) , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., when the

ceremony of Installation will be rehearsed by Bro . John G . Horsey W . M . 186 , P . M . 1892 , P . M . 1619 , P . G . D . C . Surrey . The Lodge will be opened afc seven p . m . precisely .

We have pleasure in announcing that Bro . John Probert will give a Concert at Myddelton Hall , Upper Street , Islington , N ., on Thursday evening , 24 th instant , to commence at 8 o ' clock . Among the vocalist who will support

our worthy brother on this occasion are Miss Ambler , Miss Woodhatch , Miss Clara Myers , Madame Jenny Pratt ; Messrs . Bicknell Young and W . H . Brereton . Messrs . Humphrey J . Stark , Mus . Bac , and Fountain Meen will act as conductors .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , 3 rd instant , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Present—Bros . Banks W . M ., Freeman S . W ., Pitt J . W ., Speight P . M . Secretary , Williams S . D ., Penrose J . D ., Ingram I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Hatchings Preceptor , Good , and J . W . Freeman ; also Bros . Smith and Catt . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .

Smith candidate . Lodge was advanced to the third degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Brother Smith again personating the candidate . Lodge was resumed in the firsfc degree and closed in due form . Brethren residing in the neighbourhood are mosfc cordially invited to attend this Lodge of Instruction . On 10 th April , Broa . Milbonrn W . M ., 3 . Bedford Williams S . W ., Fisher J . W ., S . R . Speight P . M . Sec , Dale S . D ., Pitt J . D ., Ingram

I . G ., Good P . M . aud several others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read . The ceremonies of passiug and raising were rehearsed , Bro . Ingram candidate . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Williams was elected W . M . for the ensuing Thursday . A vote of thanks was ordered to bo recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which Bro . Milbourn performed the duties of the chair , and then Lodge was closed .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 7 th instant , at Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present—Bros . Hunt W . M ., Clark S . W ., Turner J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Dixie S . D ., Treadwell J . D ., Ware I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor ; also Bros . Alford , Killick , Godolphin , and other brethren . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Rhodes candidate . Lodge was resumed to the firsfc

degree . Brother Trewinnard was unanimously re-elected Preceptor , and Bro . Moreland 1693 a member . Bro . Clark , W . M . 141 , will occupy the chair of K . S . during Lodge work on the annnal supper night , 21 st April . The brethren will assemble at 7 o ' clock prompt , and supper will be placed on table at 7 * 30 . Tickets can be had of tho several Stewards , or of Bro . Isaac P . M . 1693 P . Z . 188 who will occupy the chair ; Bro . Forgo P . M . 1950 W . M . 619 will take the vice chair .

New Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1695 . —At the Hornsey VVood Tavern , on Tuesday , the 1 st instant . Present—Bros . Mercer W . M ., Hall as Preceptor , Giller S . W ., Oldis J . W ., Berry Secretary , Moon S . D ., Haynes J . D ., Knight I . G ., and several other brethren . Lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of last meeting were read aud confirmed . Bro . Little having offered

himself as a candidate the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Lodge opened in the second degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Tremere being candidate . Lodge opened in third , and closed iu third and second degrees . Brother Giller was then elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and Lodge was closed and adjourned .