Mark Masonry.

T . Higson Tyler . A portion of the ancient charges was read by the S . W The usual banquet followed . This celebration festival has been one of the most successful for many years . The personal popularity of the Worshipful Master elect , who ia now for the third time ex-Mayor of Bolton—having for two yeara previous to the appointment of his

successor served the important and dignified position of Mayor , caused a large attendance of brethren anxious to do him hononr on tbe occasion of his accession to the chair of A . ; and several veterans , in the Order , who do not usually take a prominent part now in Lodge meetings , appeared in compliment to the new Master . The

proceedings throughout were very harmonious throughout , and fche announcement of the Treasurer that three brethren had agreed to act as Stewards at the Mark Festival was warmly greeted by the brethren . The presence of five present or past Grand Officers on the occasion , with many Provincial dignitaries , evinced the interest taken in the

proceedings , and should bo very gratifying to Bro . Harwood , who exerted himself to the utmost to make the meeting a thorongh success . The efforts of Bro . Kenyon to revive the interest of the brethren

of this venerable Lodge have been greatly valued , and this successful gathering must have been very satisfactory , as shewing due appreciation of his labours . All the Officers were thoroughly up to their work , and the most perfect harmony prevailed .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

GRAND CHAPTER OF PENNSYLVANIA .

A MEETING of the Grand Holy Eoyal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania was held in the Masonio Temple , Philadelphia , on Thursday , 2 nd December , George W . Kendrick jun ., Grand High Priest , in the chair . The election of Officers resulted as follows : — Comps . Matthias H . Henderson , Sharon , Grand High Priesfc ; James S . Barber , Philadelphia , Grand King ; Alexander H . Morgan , Phila .

delphia , Grand Scribe ; Thomas E . Fatten , Philadelphia , Grand Treasnrer ; Charles E . Meyer , Philadelphia , Grand Secretary . The reports throughout the State showed that there are at present in Pennsylvania 109 Chapters with 11 , 387 members , and three Mark Lodges with 1555 members . The Grand Officers will be installed on 27 th December . —Lancaster Examiner and Express .

Eboracum Chapter, No. 1611.

EBORACUM CHAPTER , No . 1611 .

THE regular meeting of thia chapter was held on Tuesday , the 7 th insfc ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . Amongst *>^ e Companions present were G . Simpson Z ., M . Millington H ., J . Blenkin J ., T . B . Whytehead P . Z ., J . T . Seller P . Z ., W . Brown P . S ., G . Chapman S . N ., Mennell , Thackray , Storey , Sharp , McGachen , Dalton , and others . The work consisted of the exaltation of Bro

J . Hall resident Tyler , as a serving companion . The election of principals and officers took place with the following results : — Comps . M . Millington Z ., J . Blenkin H ., Wm . Brown J ., Jas . Kay S . E ., Sir F . E . Milner , Bart ., S . N ., G . Chapman P . S ., Eev . E . Blakeney Treas ., and J . Hall Janitor . Supper * as served at 9 p . m ., and the Companions enjoyed a thoroughly social and musical evening .

A Masonic Alphabet.

A MASONIC ALPHABET .

IX . —INDTJSTKY . With tireless wing , the toiling busy bee , Floats to and fro , throughout the sunny hour ; And from each flow'ry petal sips with glee , The sweefcen'd treasure of the rnvish'd flow ' r . From day to day his willing labour holds ,

To draw the riches of each nectar'd well ; His work complete , his sturdy wings he folds , And stores his gleanings in the waxen cell . The bee's example should each Mason move To search the foldings cf the Mystio Craft .

Where all the springs of pure fraternal love Await the seeker , with a grateful draught . Be workers , brethren , for the Noble Cause , Not take tbe place of the useless drone , But let your Industry command applause From other minds , ancl satisfy your own .

X . —JUSTICE . The acrobat , with nerve and muscle strong , Steps boldly out to trace the aerial rope ; Apparently with nam he moves along , And seems unconscious death may with him cope . He poises lightly on the slender track , In smiling confidence aud tireless trust * Moves safely over , comes as safely back ,

And how is this ? tie keeps his balance just . And each and all within the Mystic Band Should strive to keep the path direct and true With feet firm planted , swerve to neither band ,

But do the working there may be to do . The thoughts , perchance , may bid our footsteps stray . Regardless of the dangers lying near . 'The path of duty is a narrow way , And want of Justice makes it costly dear . Wat . H . OKE , Grand Bard . Sydney Freemason .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

All Books intended for Review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — " Sunshine and Stream . " Riverside Revels written and illustrated by N . C . Bishop-Culpeper .

"The Little-Ones Own Prize . " Edited by Mrs . Elizabeth Day . " Honesty is tha Best Policy . " An interesting tale by J . Myrtle , with 8 full-page illustrations by H . Leask . " A Soldier's Son ; or , Principle before Prejudice . " A splendid tale for boys , by Philip H . Hemyng ; illustrated by Arthur Hitchcock .

" The Midshipman ; or , Never Hit a Man when He's down . " A good tale for lads—inculcating good principles ; by the same author , with illustrations by the same artist . "The Fairy Prince and the Goblin . " By Dorothea S . Sinclair , author of " Sugar Plums for Children , " & c , & c , with numerous illustrations by good artists , engraved by W . Watson .

" The Enchanted Princess . By the same author , with fall-page illustrations by the late Eiohard Doyle and Arthur Hitchcock . " Little T's 'Tories . " A first-class hook of poetry for the young , by J . Fayle ; illustrated by H . Leask . WE have before us the above Prize and Gift Books for the Young ,

each and all of which are issued m that complete and artistic form so characteristic of the eminent publishing firm of Messrs . Dean and Son , of 160 a Fleet Street . The first book under notice , " Sunshine and Stream , " is exquisitely illustrated , and printed in colour , and will prove an acceptable present for the youth of both sexes . Of fche

" Little-One's Own Prize we have spoken favourably from time to time , as we have received its periodical issues . Now we have the complete volume before ua , we are confirmed in the high opinion we bave hitherto expressed in regard to the artistic merits of the work . A more useful or acceptable book for children ifc would be

difficult to meet with . The remaining works are included in Messrs . Dean's " Our Juniors' Library . " The first three are specially suitable for lads . Each of them will be found to inculcate and establish a healthy tone in the mind of its readers . Of the contributions to this series by Dorothea S . Sinclair , we may say

they are written in that charming and interesting spirit which pervades the writings of this gifted lady , while the illustrations are representations of the best efforts of that talented artist , the late

Richard Doyle . The series is issued at such a price that nothing but a large sale could recoup the outlay that has been expended upon their production . Wo sincerely trust the works will command that attention they so eminently deserve .

Masonic Charity.

MASONIC CHARITY .

We help the poor in time of need , The naked clothe , the hungry fesd , Ifc's onr foundation stone , * We build npon fche noblest plan , For friendship rivets man to man , Ancl makes us all as one .

The widow's tear— the orphan ' s cry—All wants—our ready hands supply , As far as power is given . Tho naked clothe—the prisoner free—These are thy works , sweet Charity , Revealed to ns from Heaven . —Victorian Freemason .

Bvo . Carlo Grasse , S . W . New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , was , on the 3 rd inst ., unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing year . He will be installed in the chair of K . S . at the next meeting .

A Charity Society , to enable members to become Life Governors , & c , of the Masonic Institutions , is abont to bo started at the Fidelity Lodgo of Instruction , No . 3 , held at

the Alfred , Roman Road , Barnabury . Brethren wishing to join are requested to send their names to Bro . Dimsdale , Secretary , or to attend the meeting on Wednesday , the 22 nd instant .

Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 3 . —Afc fcho Alfred , Roman Road , Barnsbury , on Wednesday , tho 8 th inst , Bros . Burgess W . M ., Messer S . W ., Fraser J . W ., Hemming S . D ., Pntland J . D ., Coste I . G ., and a number of other brethren were present . Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and resumed to the second . Brother Ferguson , Preceptor , worked the first section of the lecture , after

which Lodge was resumed fco the first degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Silvester acting as candidate . Brother Soffe answered the questions leading to the second degree , and Bro . Hemming worked the fourth section of the first lecture . Brother Humphries P . M . 167 was unanimousl y elected a member , and Brother Messer W . M . for the en ^ uin ^ tne . jting . Lodge was then closed in due form .