Mark Masonry.

Bro . B . E . Baynea 55 ... ... Senior Warden R . Glasspool 235 ... ... Junior Warden G . Saxby 225 ... ... M . O . E . Home 247 S . O . W . Graham 27 ... ... J . O .

Rev . A . R . Pritchard 235 ... Chaplain J . To-nkins 225 ... ... Treasurer W . E . Beal 257 ... ... Eegistrar of Marks W . Ravenscroft 235 ... ... Secretary W . G . Long 235 ... ... Assistant Secretary W . Hickie 235 ... ... Senior Deacon

P . Colville-Sraith 55 ... ... Jauior Deacon S . 0 . Mavrojani 55 ... ... Inspector of Works C . Slaughter 235 ... ... Director of Ceremonies 1

J * . J . Shipp 247 ... ... Asst . Director of Cers . F . Bacon 247 ... ... ... Sword Bearer E . A . Beckett 257 ... ... Standard Bearer G . H . Sherwin 235 ... ... Oraanisb

Hugh Kidd 27 ... ... Inner Guard W . E . Stamford 235 ... ... •) E . M . Challens 225 ... ... ( a , , E . Parks 235 ^ Stewards

E . A . Speechley 257 ... ... J W . Hemmings 235 ... ... . m , G . Norwood 247 ) TylerS

In investing Bro . Ravenscroft with the collar of P . G . Secretary , the noble Earl expressed the great regret he felt that the office would no longer be held by Bro . Pulley , but he was sure Bro . Ravenscroft would do his best to fill Bro . Pulley ' s place . His Lordship subsequently adverted at

some length to Bro . Pulley ' s resignation , and expressed the satisfaction all must feel that although he had relinquished fche office he had held for the past nine years with so much advantage to the Province and credit to himself , fchey would still have his presence and support in the Province of which he had indeed been the life and soul . Bro .

Pulley had spared neither time nor trouble in doing anything ho possibly could to further the cause of Mark Masonry , and make his post as Provineial Grand Master as e asy and agreeable as possible , and ifc was only right he should take the firsfc possible opportunity of tendering his warmest

thanks to Bro . Pulley for his pasfc services , and assure him of his great personal regard for him and his hope that his health would soon become thoroughly restored . When a brother worked as Bro . Pully had done he deserved the highest encomiums and the warmest thanks of all of

them , and it gave him great pleasure to move the following resolution : — " That this Provincial Grand Lodgo conveys to W . Bro . T . J . Pulley its cordial thanks for the valuable services rendered by him in the formation and subsequent developement of this Province ,

and expresses the hope that by the blessing of the G . O . O . T . U ., he will speedily be restored to health . " His Lordship said he was sure the resolution expressed the feelings not only of all the brethren present , bufc also those of many of Bro . Pulley ' s friends in the town and

neighbourhood of Reading . Bro . Tomkins seconded the proposal , remarking there could not possibly be a more active , energetic and painstaking Provincial Grand Secretary , or one who had the interest of Mark Masonry more at heart than Bro . Pulley , and ifc was a source of great

regret to fchem all thafc he had felt compelled to resign that distinguished position . They hoped , however , thafc he would long be spared to take an active park in the proceedings . The icsolution was then put and carried unanimously . Bro . Pulley in reply assured the brethren that what he had

been permitted to do had been a labour of love from the commencement , and it had given him great pleasure to see the Mark degree , in which he took such a deep interest , become so prosperous in the Province . He heartily appreciated the kind expressions which the P . G . Master

and 'Bro . Tomkins had used in reference to him , and he sincerely thanked the brethren generally for the cordial manner in which they had accepted the proposal . Bro Shepherd then proposed and Bro . P . J . Ferguson P . M . seconded the following resolution : — " Thafc in recognition

of the services rendered fco Mark Masonry in this Province by W . Bro . T . J . Pulley in the office of Provincial Grand Secretary during nine years , a presentation shall be made to him , and that tho following brethren be appointed the Committee for the purpose : The R . W . Provincial Grand

Master , the V . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the W . M . of each Lodge in the Province , W . Bro . W . W Ridley P . M . 285 , Prov . G . W ., W . Bro . Edward Margrett

P . M . 235 , P . P . G . W ., Treasurer and Secretary . " This resolution was also carried nam . con . The P . G . Master then acknowledged fche cordial reception given to the Provincial Graud Lodge by the officers and brethren of

Mark Masonry.

the Leopold Lodge . Shortly afterwards ] the business was brought to a conclusion , and Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in the usual form . Lord Jersey and the brethren subsequently drove to Caversham , where they

were joined by a number of Craffc Masons and a large party of ladies . Pour steam launches provided by Mr . Bond were iu waiting , and in these fche party proceeded up the river almost as far as Streatley , returning fco fcho

Roebuck Hotel afc Tilehursfc afc half-past five o ' clock . The aquatic trip , which had occupied upwards of three hours , was greatly enjoyed , the weather being all thafc could be desired . An excellent banquet , provided by Mr .

Noyes , was partaken of beneath a tent erected ou fche lawn , overlooking the beautiful valley of the Thames . The company numbered upwards of 120 , and the proceedings were enlivened by the performance

of the Reading Town Baud . The P . G . Master presided , and dessert having been introduced the usual Mark Mason toasts were honoured . The company sang the National Anthem after the toast of fche Queen and

Mark Masonry , and God bless the Prince of Wales after that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master . The P . G . Master prefaced the toasfc list by expressing the great pleasure which he , in common

with all the brethren , felt in seeing so many ladies present , and he regarded ifc as a proof of the gallantry and prescience of the members of the Lodge to whom they were so much indebted for the completeness of the day ' s arrangements .

Bro . F . J . Ferguson proposed the health of the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge Officers present and past , coupling with the toast the name of

Bro . the Rev . J . A . Lloyd Grand Chaplain of England , who , in responding , spoke of the rapid strides whioh Mark Masonry had made during fche pasfc few years . He congratulated the Berks and Oxon brethren on tbe

extremely pleasant day they had spent , and also upon tbe fact that they were favoured with fche presence of so many Sister Masons , which he considered would largely tend to popularise Masonry in their sight . He also congratulated

them upon the admirable rule of the P . G . M . Lord Jersey . The P . G . Master then proposed a special toast , namely : fche Royal Arch Chapter of the Province of Berks and Bucks , who had honoured them with their presence on

this occasion . Bro . R . Bradley , Past Grand Sword Bearer of England appropriately returned thanks . Bro . Shepherd , in complimentary language , proposed fche health of fche Provincial Grand Master , which ¦ was drunk with much

enthusiasm . Lord Jersey briefly returned thanks , aud proposed the health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . C . Stephens , and fche Provincial Grand Officers present and past , for whom Bro . Margrett ; returned thanks .

Bro . Tomkins gave the toast of success to the Mark Benevolent Fund , which was acknowledged by Bro . Flanagan P . M . Bro . the Rev . A . R . Prichard Provineial Grand Chaplain proposed the health of the Ladies , for

whom Bro . Body and Bro . Jackson severally responded . The company thereupon rose and began to disperse on their homeward journies , after spending one of the most delightful days ever experienced in Freemasonry . The Officers

and Brethren of the Leopold Lodge provided light refreshment in the ante-room at the Masonic Hall before proceeding to Caversham , and fchey did fcheir utmost in every way to promote the comfort and enjoyment of all .

ELLIOTT LODGE , No . 169

AT the annual meeting , held ab Caroline-placo , Stonehouse , on tho Sth inst ., tho W . M . elect Bro . J . J . Facoy was installed . The Installing Officers wero Bros . F . Crouch , and 11 . R . Laugmead , with a fall board of Paat Masters . The Officers invested were Bros . Georgo Perkins I . P . M ., Wilson S . W ., Jacobs J . W ., Gurney M . O ., Williams

S . O ., Tucker J . O ., Cross Treasurer , King Reg . of Marks , Gidley Secretary , Maddock S . D ., Holmes _ f . D ., Harcourt I . G ., Gidley Tyler . At the close of tho business the brethren adjourned to bhe Freemasons' Club , Plymouth , where the annual bauqaeb was held .

We hear that the request of the petitioners for a local Lodge , to be called the Rjo , to be held at Peckham , has been granted . The W . M . designate is Bro . J . W .

Dewsnap , a P . M . of the Joppa Lodge , No . 188 , and of fcho Duke of Cornwall Lodge , No . 1830 . Bro . Dewsnap is also a V . Yi . of the Joppa Chapter , and is now M . E . Z . of the . ( 3 nke of Cornwall Chapter ,