Mark Masonry.

terms of the services Brother Binckes , who had so well sustained his part that day , had rendered to Freemasonry in general aud the Hoys ' School in particular . In acknowledging the compliment Brother Binckes said he felt somewhat awed by tho too eulogistic way in which his poor services had been referred to . As regards the progress of Mark Masonry throughout tho country , it unquestionably

had had its ebb and now , but it was now fairly established in this new Province . He hud had the honour of consecrating the Walpole Mark Lodge , No . 92 , and he was mnch gratified at the share he had taken in the events of the day they were now celebrating . He felt he might truthfully say all had striven to mnke it go off pleasantly . The degree , whatever might have been its vicissitudes , was now

generally recognised , and received sympathy and support from all classes . Its financial position was a sonnd one ; G . Mark Lodge had £ 5300 invested , and they were educating ten or twelvo children . Bro . Binckes next referred to the connection of the Mark with Ancient Freemasonry , and recommended all to study its archaeology . At that late hour of the evening he feared he shonld be wearying them , but as regards Mark Masonry , its early history was soundly authenticated , and 1670

might be named as the date when Operative ended , and Speculative began . Bro . Binckes conclnded an excellent speech by thanking the brethren for the reception they had given him . There were several other toasts proposed , and the replies to each were brief , bnt well to the purpose . It was a late hour when the brethren separated . The musical arrangements of the day were conducted by Bro . Charles Buckland , who was ably assisted by Bros . Rolfe and George Abbott .

The next meeting of the Walpole Lodge of Mark Ma ster Masons , No . 92 , will be held at 23 St . Giles' Street , Norwich , on Monday , the 28 th inst ., at 6 . 45 p . m ., when the following candidates will offer themseves for membership : —

Bros . Everett Howell M . M . Walpole Lodge , 1500 , William Robert Tidman M . M . Walpole Lodge , 1500 , proposed by Brother Jas . Hobrongh , seconded by Brother M . J . Bailey ; Brother the Right Hon . Lord Suflield Provincial Grand Master , proposed by Brother Barwell W . M ., seconded by Brotbor Colonel Bignold S . W .: Bros .

W . H . Doughty W . M . Sondes Lodge , 996 , W . J . Butler J . W . Perseverance Lodge , 213 , proposed by Brother F . Long , seconded by Bro . J . B . Bridgman ; Bros . W . H . Stevens jun ., Walpole Lodge , 1500 , Charles Sexton , W . M . Perseverance Lodge , 213 , proposed by Brother J . B . Bridgman , seconded by Brother George Baxter ; Brother Fred . Morgan , Walpole Lodge , 1500 , proposed by Brother George Baxter ,

seconded by Brother J . B . Bridgman ; Brother Edward Arthur Ernesoliffe , Cabbell Lodge , 807 , proposed by Bro . W . F . Stratford , seconded by Bro . J . B . Bridgman . Bros . George Green , J . W . Browne , T . C . R . King , R . Woodward , H . Rosling , E . Pankhurst , G . F . Crane , W . H . Preston , W . Gaze , J . E . Short , and G . H . Ladyman , if present , will be advancedj the ballot already having been recorded in their favour .

Grand Mark Lodge will be held at Freemasons Tavern on the 5 th of June , at 5 p . m ., when Lord Henniker will be again installed as Grand Master . The great progress of the Mark Degree is observable from the report of the General Board , which states that in the six months ending 31 st of March last 738 certificates had been issued , the total number of registered Mark Master Masons being now

17 , 471 . During the same period eleven warrants for new Mark Lodges were granted , seven for England and four for the Colonies . In the Degree of Royal Ark Mariners 100 certificates were issued , and two warrants for new Lodges , both for England . New Provinces were constituted at Montreal and Tasmania . The

appointment of two additional Grand Officers is recommended , a Second Director of Ceremonies and a Second Standard Bearer ; and donations of fifty gnineas to the "Preparatory School Building Fund" of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and £ 25 to the sufferers by the recent fire in Jamaica are also recommended . — Evening News .

Masonic Requital.

MASONIC REQUITAL .

WE extract the following from a recent number of the Masonic Advocate : — In all the vocations of life man hopes to receive a jnst reward for his labour . That it shonld be commensurate with the work performed , and yield proper compensation to enable him to support himself and famil y , he has a right to expect while be faithfully employs such

talent and strength as he may possess . Not only this , bnt while in the vigour of manhood he may reasonably expect to accumulate something more , so that , when he has passed the meridian of life , and in the weakness of declining years is no longer able to go forth to his accustomed task , he may enjoy the fruits of his labour and

know that he is not dependent upon others for a home while life shall last , nor upon charity for a decent burial when his days are ended . But , alas ! there are many , who , after long years of honest toil and self denial , find at last that their expectations are not thus realised . More than a bare subsistence , as tho years roll by , they have

nothing to shew in return Cor the great work they have done . What little strength that remains must still be constantly employed in providing the necessaries of life so long as it shall last . Can it be that such a requital is all that is deserved ? The last number of the Voice of Masonry contains an urgent appeal

in behalf of an aged brother—now in his seventy-seventh year—who has spent nearly hi 3 whole life in the interest of Masonry . He began his work long before most of the Masons of the present day became members of tho great Brotherhood , and has laboured without inter , mission in disseminating light and knowledge for the bonelit of the

Masonic Requital.

Craft . And now , verging to nearly fourscore years , the veteran mast still keep his pen going to provide his daily bread . Thi 3 aged Mason , now in need of assistance , is none other thau Bro . Cornelius Moore , for thirty years the editor of the Masonic Review at Cincinnati . His present address is Box 518 Windsor , Onturio , where he now resides . We most heartily join with the Voice in its appeal to the Masonic

fraternity in behalf of this worth y brother in distress . There are a few thoughts that arise in connection with the case hero presented that wo doom worth y of consideration . Is there anything in Freemasonry , aside from its ceremonial work , that is worth knowing ? If so , then why is it that so few Masons appreciate the fact and avail themselves of this know / ed ge ? From what source

can theso beuefits be obtained ? What requital may a Mason expect for time and money spout for the good of Masonry ? To one who has informed himself in regard to tho Institution , it is apparent that no mau of fair intelligence can pasB through tbe initiatory ceremonies of being made a Mason without failing to discover that they are only the key that opens the door to the sublime

principles , upon which it is founded . To enter in and receive a knowledge of the great truths that wilt be unfolded to him is now his privilege . Strange as it may appear , a very large proportion of ini . tiates seem to be satisfied when they have reached this point . Wh y such is the case can be explained only upon the hypothesis that curiosity prompted them to seek admission , and having satisfied that

they have no higher interest in Masonry . To still satisfy their curiosity they can spend hundreds of dollars in taking more degrees , but when asked to invest a few dollars in a valuable Masonic book , from which they could derive a more carrect knowledge of Masonry , or to subscribe for a Masonic journal that would keep them posted in the work of the Order , they have no money to spare for that

purpose , nor time to devote to it . From the best information we have been able to gather , not more than six per cent , of tho Masons in this country own a Masonio book of the value of one dollar , and few to exceed that number are now subscribers to a Masonio journal . Many eminent and learned Masons , in the last fifty years , have tried to establish Masonic publications , but they have

generally soon abandoned them for want of proper support . Not onl y Bro . Moore , whose case we have presented , but also Bros . Maokey , Morris , Mitchell , Charles W . Moore , Gouley , Wheeler , Guilbert , and others , go to make a long list of bright lights in Masonry , whose efforts in that direction were not appreciated to the extent of a

proper requital for their labours . V 7 e are stating facts as we find them , not expecting to accomplish any particular good by so doing , but as matter of information to our readers . If any have thought otherwise , we have perhaps convinced them that a Mason is not necessarily a millionaire because he is engaged in publishing a Masonio journal .

The Five Points Of Fellowship.

THE FIVE POINTS OF FELLOWSHIP .

WJIEIV need or distress , when misfortune or sorrow , O'ertake or encompass thy brother around , Go , serve and assist him , nor wait for the morrow , On foot , e ' en though out of thy way it be found .

Ah , yes , there is help in fraternal devotion , A solace in sorrow , and aid in distress , Which fills the sad heart with soft thrilling emotion , When true to the First on love ' s pathway we press .

When faint thro the darkness the vesper is pealing , When clear on the morn rings the matin ' s sweet tone , With heart and with voice , on the closet floor kneeling , Remember a brother ' s welfare as thine own .

Thank Him for His grace and His love ; ask His blessing On thee , and thy home , on thine own , loved and dear , Then think of the Second , and when Him addressing , Let brotherly love plead in language sincere .

Preserve in thy breast what a brother , confiding , Commends to thy keeping , when honest and just , Inviolate hale it , and hold it in hiding , And , strong in thy honour , betray not the trust .

Forget not the Builder beset and in danger , E ' en death from his bosom extorted no WOBD , So keep thou the Third , though it come from a stranger , Enough that a brother the trust has conferred .

Aye , stretch forth thy hand if a brother be falling , Support him , and aid him his feet to regain , Await not the summons , the sign or the calling , But fly to bis succour from danger and pain .

If slander's foul tongue his fair name is assailing , Though absent or presont , his virtue defend ; And prove that the Fourth shall be ever availing , To rescue the fame of a brother and friend .

To err is bnt human , a brother , forgiving , Performs but a duty , a labour of love ; Aud he who demurs in his heart is not living The life shown and taught by the Master above .

Nay , more , in the ear of the wayward and erring , Reproof shonld admonish , and counsel should aid In self-reformation ; thus nobly conferring The Fifth in its fullness , its light and its shade . —Voice of Masonry .

Birth.

BIRTH .

COOPER . —On the 22 nd instant , at Spring Lane , Boxley , the wife of Brother ROBUST . CoorEB , of a Son .