Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 238 . TBE annnal installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , nnder the presidency of Bro . Alfred Tisley W . M . In consequence , no donbt , of the little stir which is just now being caused in municipal circles , through the retirement of Mr . Alderman Figgins , throngh ill health , many of the members were more than nsnally occupied , and thus the attendance was not qui' e so numerous as might otherwise have

been the case . However , there was a fair sprinkling of brethren and visitors present , and if there be any compensation for paucity of numbers in the excellence of the working exhibited , those who did attend mnst have been amply repaid . Lodge was opened soon after Fix o ' clock by the Worshipfnl Master , who was assisted by Bros . T . R . Richnell P . G . S . B . S . W . and W . M . elect , John H . Dodson

acting as J . W ., W . E . Farrington M . O ., C . G . Brown S . O ., F . Farrington J . O ., W . Wiggington P . M . ( P . G . Superintendent of Works ) Secretary , F . H . Grnggen , Firth Groves , T . O . Harding , R . Skelton , H . Webb , F . H . Clemow , G . N . Dodd , C . Dudley , W . Farrineton , T . C . Walls P . G . S . B ., G . Harrison Tyler , and others . The customary formalities having been duly observed , Brother T . R . Richnell

P . G . Sword Bearer was presented for installation , and having assented lo accept the responsibilities of fche chair , a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , and Bro . Richnell was installed into the dignified position of office by the retiring W . Master , assisted by Bro . T . C . Walls , who officiated as Master of Ceremonies in a most efficient manner . Tho ceremony of installation was performed

by Bro . Tisley in a way that elicited the heartiest commendation of both members and visitors , the impressive charges being perfectly and eloquently delivered . On the readmi-sion of the brethren , the newly installed W . Master was proclaimed and greeted with the nsnal salutations , after which he proceeded to invest his Officers for the ensuing year , the collars being thus bestowed : —Bros . Alfred

Tisley I . P . M ., Sir James Palmer S . W ., John H . Dodson J . W . and Treasurer , W . Wiggington P . M . P . G . Supt . of Works Secretary , W . E . Farrington M . O ., F . Farrington S . O ., C . G . Brown J . O ., F . H . Grnggen Senior Deacon , Firth Groves Junior Deacon , T . 0 . Harding I . G ., W . Farrington Org-inirt , R . Skelton Master of Ceremonies , and George Harrison Tyler . Congratulations were interchanged

as to the admirable manner in which Bro . Tisley had fulfilled the duties of the chair dnring the year , and the effective conduct of the installation ceremony , and also on the prospects of the further continued success of the Lodge under the rule of Bro . Richnell . Some formal business having been transacted , the brethren and Yisitors partook of a recherche banquet , provided by Bro . Clemow in a style

for which this old-established and reputed City Hotel has for many years been proverbial . The repast was eluborately served , and the arrangements generally were such as to elicit the most nnhounded expressions of satisfaction . Dessert bavins- been placed before the company , the customary Loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were given from the chair , Bro . Richnell allnding in appropriate terms to the

recent dastardly attempt upon the life of her Majesty , and echoing the abhorrence which had been expressed throughout the country at the insane attack made upon her . All Masons were especially grateful for her preservation , and the restorative effect of tbe Queen ' s Continental visit , and they rejoiced at her Majesty ' s safe return to the country over which she so wisely reigned , and in the hearts of

whose people she was so sincerely beloved . What rendered her doubly dear to the brethren of this Lodge was the fact that the banner under which they assembled bore the honoured name of her Majesty ' s youngest son , whom they all heartily congratulated upon his approaching marriage . The toasts were received with the utmost loyalty and enthusiasm . The W . M . then gave the health of the

Grand Officers Past and Present , alluding in suitable terms to the valuable services they rendered to Mark Masonry , and the admirable way in whioh Grand Mark Lodge was administered . The toast met a cordial reception , and was acknowledged in a few happily-chosen sentences by Bro . T . C . Walls P . M . P . G . S . B ., who spoke of the rapid growth and

extension of Mark Masonry , especially in recent years . The Immediate Past Master then gave the toast of the evening , ihe health of Bro . T . R . Richnell , who had just been promoted to the highest dignity ifc was in the power of the brethren to bestow upon him . They had all seen the admirable way in which he had discharged fche duties of the minor offices throngh which ho had passed ; and his acceptance of

the highest post amongst them was an augury of the future prosperity of the Lodge . The W . Master , who was most cordially greeted on rising to respond , expressed his deep sense of the honour which the brethren had conferred npon him , and complimented his Immediate Past Master upon the efficient manner in which he had acquitted himself as Installing Officer . By the generosity of the

brethren he had attained the high position to which all Mark Masons might well aspire , and he appreciated the kindly expressions with whioh his elevation to that rank had been accompanied . He relied npon them for their forbearance in any shortcomings which might occur through his want of ability adequately to discharge the important functions of that office , but assured them he should

endeavour to the utmost of his power and strength to advance the bf-st and trnesfc interests of the Ledge . He left himself entirely in their hands , but had no doubt that , with the assistance and co-operation of his Officers , he should be able to discharge the trust reposed in him to their satisfaction . Ho hoped that at the expiration of his term of office he should be able to hand

down the insignia to his successor with their lustre at least nndiminished . He then proposed the health of the Immediate Past Master , who had so well performed the installation that evening , and to whom his best thanks and tho thanks of the brethren were so eminently due . He should endeavour to emulate the excellent example set him by Bro . Tisley , who had proved himself an orra . ment to the Lodge , and had won golden opinions from the brethren

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generally . In conclusion , he asked Bro . Tisley ' s acceptance of a handsome Past Master's jewel , whioh had been provided by the unanimous vote of the brethren , as a mark of their esteem and in recognition of the substantial and valuable services he had rendered to the Lodge . He hoped their esteemed Immediate Past Master would not value it merely for its intrinsic worth , but as au

expression of the respect and affection of the brethren , whose interests he had so assiduously promoted . They all wished him long life and health to wear that jewel , and hoped he might always have ns much pleasure in adorning his breast with so well-earned a tribnte of esteem as it afforded him ( the W . M . ) . in presenting him with it that evening . Bro . Tisley Immediate Past Master , who was

received with prolonged applause , thanked the brethren for the magnificent gift with which they had presented him , but much more for the kindly expressions with whioh it had been ao . companied . He assured them he was deeply sensible of their generous appreciation of his humble efforts to promote the interests of the Lodge , and said he should continue to do all he

could to advance its prosperity in the future . He trusted the Officers and brethren would rally round their newly elected W . M ., and assist him in promoting the true interests of the Prince Leopold Lodge . He should be glad to render what aid he could to Brother Richnell in tho performano of his duties , and , in saying so , he felfc he was supported by the whole of the Past Masters , Officers , and brethren of the Lodge . The W . Master then extended a hearty

welcome to the Visitors , the toast being acknowledged by Brother Charles F . M . Mundv , of the Isaac Newton Lodge , Cambridge University . The health of the Past Masters was then given , and replipd to by Bros . Alfred Tisley I . P . M . and T . C . Walla P . G . S . B ., whilst Bro . C . G . Brown responded on behalf of fche Officers of the Lodge . A very happy and harmonious gathering was brought to a conclusion by the proposal of the Tyler's toast .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

Eboracum Conclave , No . 137 . —The installation meeting of this body was beld on the evening of Holy Thursday , the throne being assumed by the M . P . S . Brother C . G . Padel . The routine busi . ness consisted in the reception and installation of'Brother F . Slinger , of the Hotspur Lodge , No . 1626 , Newcastle , which was performed by the M . P . S . Brother T . B . Whytehead , Int . Gen . Unattached , acting

as H . P ., aud giving the Legend of the Order . A College of Viceroys was then opened , and Brother M . Millington was dnly installed in the chair of V . E ., after whioh a Senate of Sovereigns was opened , and Bro . G . Simpson was placed ou the throne of 0 . The Senate and College were then successively closed , and the M . P . S . and V . E . proclaimed and saluted . The Auditors' report was read ; it showed a

very satisfactory balance , and a sum of £ 5 was voted to the Ebora . cum Lodge Building Fnnd . At the close of the conclave Bro . Simp , son was appointed and installed in the chair of the St . Peter ' s Sanctuary and Commandery of St . John . Subsequently tho brethren met to partake of light refreshment , and a quiet evening was spent in fraternal converse .

The Alexandra Palace Lodge of Instruction , No . 1541 , meets at the Loughborough Masonic Club , Loughborough Junction , every Saturday , at 7 . 30 p . m . Subscription 5 s per annum . Entrance fee 5 s . Bros . J . R . Stacey P . M .

189 President ancl Preceptor , J . Lee P . M . 1541 Vice President , G . J . Dawson W . M . 1853 Treasurer , Henry A . Stunt W . S . 1641 Hon . Sec . Brethren are cordially invited to attend .

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