Mark Masonry.

Lemon , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain England . Josiah Austin 18 ° P . G . D . England , F . Crouch P . G . D . England , D . Cro- > s 18 ° G . Steward England , and H . Sticker 18 ° P . P . G . J . W . P . G . Secretary , formed a procession to the Lodge-room , and were received with grand honours by the brethren . The first part of tho anthem having been

sung the iounders of tho Lodge were arranged in order . Tho D . P . G . M . then addressed tho founders on the nature of the meeting , pledging them to obey tho laws and constitutions of the Graud Lodge of Mark Master Masons , and delivered a short address on their duties to Masonry generally anrl themselves in particular . Tha P . G .

Secretary then read tho petition of the brethreu , saying that although there was a Mark Lodge in connection with Lodge Sincerity , the brethren wished to have a Mark Lodge of their own , conducted entirely on temperance principles—that bad been thoir guiding aim in connection with St . George ' s Craft Lodge and Arch Chapter . The

warrant having been read , the brethren signified their approval of the Officers named in tho petition and warrant . Tho second part of the anthem was sung , followed by Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., giving the firat part cf the consecration prayer . The brethren having all turned towards the east , the Consecrating Officer gave

the invocation . The pedestal was then uncovered , and tha Consecrating Officers carried the cornucopia with corn and the ewers with wine , oil , and salt four times round the Lodge , the brethren singing a special hymn . The Officers halted each round in the east , and strewed corn , the emblem of plenty ; poured wine , the emblem of

joy aud happiness ; poured oil , the emblem of peace ; and strewed salt , the emblem of fidelity ; grand honours being given three , five , seven , and nine times . Tho anthem " Glory be to God on High " was chanted , and the Grand Chaplain carried the censer three times round the Lodge , tho brethren singing "Supreme Grand

Master , God of Power . " At the conclusion the censer was placed on the pedestal , and the Grand Chaplain then gave the second portion of the consecration prayor , during which the W . M . Designate deposited the working tools on the pedestal . Tho Grand Chaplain offered up the prayer of dedication , and the Consecrating Officer

then declared the Lodge duly cousecrated and dedicated , aud pronounced the final benediction . The anthem " Glory bj to God on High" having been song , grand honours were given nine times . Bro . Geo . R . Barrett was then installed in the chair of King Solcmm , the cereimny being ably performed by Bro . F . Crouch .

Tho Hoard of Installed Masters being closed , the W . M . invested his Officers for theyoir ensuing , aa follow : —Bros . Crouch I . P . M ., Gilford S . W ., Bond J . W ., Biickwood M . O ., Pengelly S . O , Carty J . O ., Davies Treasurer , Reynolds Registrar , Griffin Secret UT , Weale S . D ., Withell J . D ., Townsend D . C , Wells I . G ., Taylor S . S ., Pcake J . S .,

Mussell J . S ., Gidley Tyler . The W . M ., in giving the cellars to his principal Officers , acknowledged with thankfulness the great kindness and help he had received at their hands , especially from Bros . Crouch , Brickwcod , and Pengelly . Bro . Stocker Laving to leave to catch his train , the W . M . thanked him on behalf of tho brethren for his attendance and assistance . Bro . Stocker

acknowledged the compliment , and congratulated the Lodge on starting under snch auspicious circumstances . The W . M . thoa addressed tho brethren , remarking how successful St . Gevrgo's Craft Lodge and Chapter had beeu . lie was thankful to tho brethren for electing him unanimously as W . M ., and was exceedingly proud of hia position .

He moved a cordial vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officer and others who assisted that day . Bro . Gilford seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Spenco Bate , in returning thanks , said the brethren had taken a particular line to work their Lodge , and had been rewarded with success . He heartily wished

them success in their latest venture , aid in commemoration of that day would appoint Rro . Barrett as P . G . S . O . The W . M . ancl brethren of tho new Lodgo having received the congratulations of the brethren , tho L- > d ge was closed . In the evening tho biethreu dined together at Bro . H . Matthews ' s restau-ait , in Bedford Street .

The Disinfection And Deodorization Of Sewage Gas And Sewage.

THE DISINFECTION AND DEODORIZATION OF SEWAGE GAS AND SEWAGE .

rnilE inhabitants of the Metropolis are only just recovering from a J- long and tedious epidemic of scarlet fever , and now we are told by the ^ Metropolitan Asylums Board that we are to be visited by that still more drraded scourge smallpox . This statement is iu some measure corroborated by tho stringent warnings lately issued by the Board of Health , in anticipation of such an occurrence , and also in

anticipation of au outbreak of typhoid ferer . Iu view of such a catastrophe occurring , everything it is possible to do should be done , if not to prevent it , at least to render the epidemic ; u ineffectual aa possible . It is a well known fact that among the principal onuses ot auch outbreaks is the contamination of the water which is used for

domesti . j purposes by sewage , aud also the impregnation of tho air with po- ' soiious gases arising from tho sewers . Such being tho eas- ? , the question oi the disinfection aid deodurizition of sewer g-is and sewage becomes of tho utmost importance . This fact has beeu recognised by the members of tho Metropolitan Board of Works for some years past , and a large portion of their timo has consequently been devote ! t- the solving of this difficult quest ' on . Up to the present , however , their efLits have not b : en mat by that complete success which th .-y lu . vu looked for . They areiu fact still striving after that peifcetion iu the clcodorizatiou of swage that can only he obtained by a most careful aud minute study of the matter .

combined with that scientific knowledge aud practical experience Which is so iadis . ' . onsiLhj iu thy solving of so difficult a question . Mr . R . Harris Reeve-- , of the firm Harris Reevesaud Co ., 107 JS ' cw Oxllr . 1 Street , W . C , bus bhowu himso . lt to Lave been , to a considerable extent , possessed of these qualities . lie lus iu fact invented and patented an automatic apparatus for disinfecting and deodorizing sewer gas anl sewage . , which after severe tcvts has beeu found to baa complete Success , Tho apparatus , which ia of aimplo couatmcliou , out . iua

The Disinfection And Deodorization Of Sewage Gas And Sewage.

chemicals which act simultaneously on the gas present in sewera and escaping from sewer ventilators , and on the sewage itself . This result is brought about as follows : —Tha apparatus , a kind of tank , is placed over a ventilating shaft leading from a sewer . The tank is divided into three clumbers , the nuper ono containing

sulphuric acid ( or its equivalent ) . Iu the second chamber are placed two trays , arranged superposed , which are divided into cells . These traya contain maugauato of soda , which is dissolved by water flowing into the lower chamber from a pipe affixed for the purpose . The solution of mauganate of soda flows away by a syphon tap on to a disc in the

lower chamber and at the mouth of the ventilating shaft . The sulphuric acid also drops into this disc through a tap leading from the upper chamber . In this way the lower chamber is filled with sulphuric acid gas and oxygen ( nascent ) , whioh are given off by the mixing of the two chemicals on the disc . Of these two gases , the

former is well known to be a most complete destroyer of putrefactive and contagious organisms , and the latter is equally well known to be a perfect deodorizer . The solution formed , when the two above mentioned chemicals are brought together , consists of a liquid containing a large per centage of permanganic acid ,

and a small quantity of sulphuric acid , whioh overflows into tho sowers from the chamber where the mixture takes placo . The sewer gas , passing up the ventilating shaft , has to traverse the chamber containing the gases given off by the chemicals , and escapes by round holes in the side of the chamber into

the man-hole , and by the grating into the street . In passing through the chamber , however , it is effectually disinfected and divested of all contagious organisms by the chemicals , and is in consequence rendered harmless . On the other hand , the overflow of the powerfully oxidizing solution of sulphuric and permanganic acids into the sewer

destroys more or less effectually the offensive character of the sewage , changing it into au inoffensive liquid . The amount , or degree of sewage disinfectant , of course , entirely depends upon the quantity of liqnid allowed to flow through the apparatus . The disinfectant is , as a matter of fact , nnder complete control , and may be greater or

loss , according to the time of yea s the volume , or the nature of the sewage . One grain of permanganate of soda per gallon of sewage , of good strength , is sufficient for deodorizing the sewage flowing through a drain or sewer , but with weak sewage less would be re . quired . The best results , however , are attained by so arranging the

sulphuric acid tap that a sewage fifty yards b JIOW is still slightly acid ; but if it is required to entirely deodorize the flowing sewage , muoh more acid must of necessity be added . Five of the apparatus have been put down in Fria' -street , St . G orge's . It is , perhaps , one of the worst streets within the Metropolitan area , owing to the tan

yards , slaughter houses , and such like establishments which are adjacent to it , and which discharge their refuse into the sower . The street is also densely populated , and in previous years the fever hospitals had a larger per centage of patients from this quarter , owing to the impregnation of the air with poisonous gases . For

years eminent engineers have turned their attention in this direction with a view of dispelling the sickening odours arising from the sowers , but hitherto they have been unsuccessful . Mr . Harris Reeve's patent automatic apparatus h is , however , had the desired effect , aud all who are interested in the work aro more than satisfied

with tho result . Mr . Harris Reeve's apparatus will also shortly be put down at Dover , and if approved , as doubtless it will be , will be laid down in all the barracks . At Frome , in Somersetshire , the whole

town is now supplied with them , and during the twelve months they have been working there , tho st'cct ventila t ors of the sewers have never Riven the least offence , which they had always done before . The diluent from the tanks there is clear , quite odourless , and fulfils

the ordinary test for purity . The deposit iu the tanks at tho outlet of the sewers is also devoid of smell , and is most valuable for ma-iure . At Ryde , Newport , Isle of Wight , Willesden , St . Andrews , Wells Street , Tottenham , Marylebone , Southwark , aud at other places

Mr . Hun is Reeve ' s apparatus is also at work , with alike satisfactory result . The system has many advantages ; it purifies tho sewer gas and sewage simultaneously ; it compares favourably as regards expense with aoy other method or combination of methods that have yet bean introduced : it is automatic in action , and only requires attention at

periods of three , four , or more weeks ; the chemicals have no action on the pottery of which the apparatus is made , besides which it has many advantages in the way of simplicity of construction and action . The apparatus can also be used with equal success in houses , and is made in suitable sizes , the gases emanating from

the drains being rendered absolutely innocuous . The system is , without a doubt , the most perfect that has yet been placed before us , and iu dismissing tha subj-ict we cannofc do better than qaote tbe worts with which Dr . Wynter Blythe , M . R . C . S ., wbo has thoroughly

tested the apparatus , concludes his report : —" The principle of the process is chemically correct , at . d without tho apparatus ia efficient , and is cap ible of deodorizing and disinfecting the sewer air and sewage .

i Bro . W . E . M . Tomlinson , M . P . for Preston . Is to be tlic first Worshipful Master of Tho Old Westminsters 1 Lodge , No . 2283 , whioh is to be consecrated ou Friday , / the 20 th inst ., at the Cafe Royal , Recent-street , London , i Membership of the Lodge is to be confined to old scholars i -. « W ^ lmlnul .,,. TU CI . ..-..,, ! «„„ ,. <¦ . ! rt „ . T ^? l ? r ,,, l . n , fl Ll LL i-i

! 111 . 11 L 5 lLU ; JJOLH , XUU \_^ i . lLll-L UtblOLCU \ \ J i o _ J ^ I > . | , ¦ Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke , will cousjerate tbe Lodge and ' instal tbe Master . Bros . II . J . Mate will be the fit'dt Senior i Warden , Wa'kloy juu . Junior Warden , and Hyde-Clarke ijuu . tbe Secretary . ¦ ¦

i ¦ Bro . F . W . Wiliiett ha ., succeeded Bro . W . Joies Lane ' aa W . M . of tbo "Union Lodge , No . 127 .