New Hall At Limavady.

the United Kingdom . They , as Masons , had been taught further their duty to their fellow-men and to themselves . To their fellow-men they had been taught to be tolerant of the opinions of those who differed from them , and that they were not to allow anything political to interfere with the love ,

peace , and harmony which are the true jewels of Masonry . As individuals they were entitled to entertain their political opinions as strongly as ever they pleased , but the Masonic body knew no politics , and welcomed into its ranks those who differed widely in such matters . They only stipulated

that none should come amongst them save those who believed in the existence of the great God , and who respected and venerated their Sovereign . To every one of the Brethren was entrusted the honour of the Masonic Order , and if any of them took part in anything that disturbed peace ,

harmony , and that friendship which ought to exist between man and man , he thereby committed an offence against Masonry itself . He hoped and trusted there would not be anything in the proceedings of any of the Brethren in that part of the country that would interfere in the smallest degree

with the duty of all of them as members of the Masonic Order . They all knew that that day week her Majesty arrived in Ireland , and he did not think they would like that that vast assemblage should separate without their asking God Almighty to bless the Sovereign whom He had allowed to reign over them for so many years .

The National Anthem was then enthusiastically sung by the Brethren and onlookers , while a •contingent of wellwishers belonging to the Orange Institution , whose Hall is hard by , honoured the occasion with an artillery salute . ¦ The closing benediction having been pronounced , the

procession reformed and returned to the Lodge Room , where the Provincial Grand Lodge was " called on , " and closed in accordance with ancient form—in Peace , Love , and Harmony . Luncheon was afterwards served in the Town Hall , Bro . Wm . E . Scott , D . L ., Provincial Grand Master of Derry and Donegal , presiding .

After the Loyal toast , the Chairman submitted that of the Grand Lodge of Ireland and the Grand Masters in Fraternal communication with it . He coupled with the toast the name of the Deputy Grand Master , to whose kindly services and eloquent words he paid a high tribute .

Bro . Sir J . C . Meredith , zn reply , said it had been the greatest pleasure to him to have the privilege of taking part in what he hoped and believed would prove a most important epoch in the history of Masonry in that town . He had been deeply touched by the too kind reception extended to him .

He was himself an Irishman from the south , but he knew that in the north the hearts of Irishmen beat as warmly and truly , and the hearts of Irish Masons beat as Loyally and Fraternally as those of any people on the face of the globe . He regretted very much that the function which ^ had fallen to

his lot had not been performed by the Grand Master his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , who had written to him expressing his disappointment at inability to attend , owing to the shortness of his visit to Ireland . His Grace came of a Masonic family , the first Duke of Abercorn , when Lord

Lieutenant of Ireland , having been installed Grand Master . In the present day it was their proud privilege to have included in that toast the name of one who in the futurethey all prayed it might not be the too near future—would be called upon to rule the destinies of their might empire .

He thought he could not say more than that to assure those who were not members of the Order of the loyalty and true manhood of Masons . That toast referred not merely to the United Kingdom or the vaster dominions constituting the British Empire , but included the representatives

of all the great nations , at any rate , of the north of Europe , and he was not quite sure that even far beyond the bounds of Europe itself there were not to be found Grand Lodges working in unison with their own Grand Lodge . Before

resuming his seat the speaker mentioned that he had received from Bro . R . B . Andrews , of Belfast , a letter expressing his deep regret at inability to attend , and conveying his fraternal greetings and wishes for a successful ceremony .

The installation meeting of the Honour and Generosity Lodge , No . 165 , will be held on Tuesday , 22 nd May next , at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , at 4-15 p . m . Bro . John Woodhouse W : M . 9 6 is the W . M .-elect , and in addition to his installation two ceremonies—those of raising and initiation—will require attention . The installation is timed for 6 'i 5 , and the banquet for 7 30 .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

NORTHS . HUNTS . AND BEDS . nflHE annual meeting of this Provincial Grand Mark JL Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Northampton , on Thursday , 29 th ult . The Right Hon . the Earl of Euston Prov . Grand Master occupied the chair , supported by a good number of Grand Lodge Officers . The Provincial Grand Master invested Bro . T . Phipps Dorman as Deputy Prov . G . M . M ., and then appointed the following Officers : —

Bro . John Haviland 245 - Senior Warden Percy Mitchell 471 - - - - Junior Warden H . C . Clarabut 477 .... Master Overseer H . Manfield 245 - - - - Senior Overseer John Smith 434 .... Junior Overseer Rev . F . G . Hodgson 471 - - - Chaplain

A . E . Parsons 431 .... Treasurer J . O . Bailey 245 ... . Registrar G . Butcher 245 - Secretary W . G . Hobbs .... Senior Deacon John Rogers 71 - - - - Junior Deacon Geo . Ellard 245 ... . Director of Ceremonies

0 . Bune 245 ----- Sword Bearer J . R . Grifien 477 - - - - Standard Bearer H . R . Rose 434 - - - Organist F . F . Blunt 245 - - - - Inner Guard D . Sellars 245 Steward Geo . Robinson 245 - - - - Tyler . The banquet which followed was much enjoyed , and the customary toasts given .

A successful smoking concert was given at the Southend Masonic Club on Friday , 6 th inst ., several visitors , besides members of the Craft , being present . It is hoped many such pleasant musical evenings will be arranged by the Club .

The members of the Yarborough Lodge , No . 422 , Gainsborough , have presented Bro . O . F . Liversidge with a purse of gold containing £ 20 , and an illuminated address , in recognition of his valuable work in connection with the Craft during the last twenty-five years .

An amusing incident occurred a few evenings ago at the meeting of a Lodge in the metropolis , bien entendu , when two distinguished and well known Officers of Grand Lodge were announced by the I . G . The Master , true to his

obligation , and with a full sense of his duties and responsibilities , asked " Are they properly vouched for , Brother ! " After this it may be said that the Craft , like the world in general , knows but little of its greatest men .

There is promised a contest next year for the Grand Treasurership , remarks a contemporary , who continues Last year there was a keen fight between a London and a Provincial representative , and , while the former won , the latter was for this year chosen without opposition . Two

candidates , however , are already in the field for next time , and both are of London , these being Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , the well-known publisher and wholesale newsagent , and Captain John Barlow . It is both interesting and significant to note that a special claim is put forward on

behalf of each that he has been a constant and liberal supporter of the three great Masonic Benevolent Institutions —those for Girls , Boys , and Aged Freemasons and their Widows—a claim which , in the case of Bro . Marshall , is strengthened by the cordial assistance given by his late

father , as well as by his mother , to this cause . Captain Barlow , however , has an external point of advantage , during the patriotic wave which is passing over us just now , in that

he has associated himself intimately with the volunteer movement and has acted for years at Bisley as range officer , being further known as the donor of the " Barlow " prize at the annual meetings of the National Rifle Association .

''A Sprig Of Acacia.''

''A SPRIG OF ACACIA . ''

nnHE members of the St . Cyre Lodge , No . 121 ( S . C . ) , JL recently assisted at the funeral of a late companion , who had a record of 65 years membership of the Lodge , he having been initiated therein in 18 35 . He was regarded as one of the oldest Masons in Scotland .