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) 76 ( j _ AVilliam Preston , St . Andrew ' s Tavern , Georgo St ., Itokor St ., at 8 . ( In 78 0 _ Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kow Bridge , at 3 . ( Instruction ) 8 <* 4—Rnuelagh , Six Bells , Hammersmith . ( Instruction ) 105 B—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotol . Fleet Street , M . C , at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1185—Lewis , Fishmongers * Arms Hotel , AVood Green , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1228—Beacontree , Green Man , Leytonstone . ( Instruction ) 1993—Roval S andard , Alwyne Castlo , St . Paul ' s Road , Oauontmrv , at 3 . ( In )

13 ( j 5 _ Clapton , AVhite Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 31 ) . ( Instruction ) 1381— Cennington , The Horns . Kennington . ( Instruction ) 1489—Marc . less of Ripon , Metropolitan Societies As .-lum . Balls Pond Road ltil 2—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Netting Hill , at 8 . ( Instruction ! 1716—All Saints , Town Hall , Poplar 1815—Penge , Th ' cket Hotel , Anerley 2030 -The Abbey AVestminster , King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace Road , S . W ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruc tion )

R A . —Pann ire C . of Improve rent , Stirling Castle , Church Stroet , Camber well R ' ' 79—Pj hegorean , Portland Hotel , London Street , Greenwich . ( Inst ) . R ! A ! 820—L , y of P ' chmond , Greyhound , Richmond , at 8 . ( Improvement ) R A . 890—Hornsey , Porchoster Hotol , Leiustor Place , Cleveland Square , Paddington , VV . ( Improvement ) vr AT—Old Kent , Crown and Cushion , London Wall , E . O . ( Instruction )

¦ 14—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-stroet , Manchester 81—Doric , Private Room , Woodbridge , Suff-ils . 2 ie—Prudence , Masonic Hall , Todmorden . 242—St . George , Guildhall , Doncaster . 306—Alfred , : MT . 0 '' Hall , Kels ill-street , Lee U 453—Chigwell , Pub'ic Hall , Station Road , Loughton , at 7 . 3 ) . ( Instruction ) 52 *—Truth , FreemaLC is' Hall , Fitzwlliam- *; * s 1 , . : t 1 ! I »• . i ¦ ¦ ' l .

837—De Grey f - d R ' r i < t , Tc * . j Hall , Bioiu 998— , Velchpocl Rail * . .,, St . « iJon , Welehpool 10 < j ( i—Lord AVarden , AV * mgton Hall , Deal j 387—cho ' 'ton , Masonic Rooms , Chorlton On n II 1 ¦ ly 139 o—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1528—Fort , Masonic HaU , Newquay , Cornwall . 1557—Albert Edward , Bush Hotel , Hexham .

1561—Morecambe , Masonic Hall . Edward-strjjt , Moreoaau , LiucasU" -e 1643—Prince of AVales , Fioemasons' Hall , S . tle . n- ; tre ; t , : J .-11 ;' . ) , -1 . 1664—Gosfo"th , Free nasons' Hall , High-street , Gov'orth General Lodgo of 1 . s rction , Masonic Hall , New S ^ reo ,, Bir . n . ngh . i u , at 8 R . A . —General Chapter of Improteme it , Masonic Hall , Birmingham R . A . 214—Hope and Unity , AVhite Fart , Romford K T . —Loyal Volunteers , Queens Arms Hotel , Goorgo-stroet , Ashton-under-Ly

SATURDAY . 4 th AUGUST . General Committee Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 179—Manchester , Yorkshire Grey , London St ., Tottenham Court Rd ., at 8 ( In ) 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 1275—Star , Five Bolls , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction )

1288—Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , Highbury , at 8 ( Instruction ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1621—Eccleston , Crown and Anchor , 79 Ebury Street , S . W ., at 7 ( Instruction ) 2012—Chiswick , Windsor Castle Hotel , King Street , Hammersmith , at 7 . 30 . ( In . ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-st ., VV ., at n 1223—Amhevst , Amherst Arms H'tel , Riverhead , near Sovonoa ' " ' 1929—Mozrrt , Greyhound Hotel , Croydon

New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND .

. u . DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF WELLINGTON . A MOST important and imposing gathering of members of fche Masonic fraternity took place at the Provincial Buildings , Custom-house Quay , on the 28 th May , fco witness the installation of Bro . Sir Harry Albert Atkinson , K . C . M . G ., as Eight Worshi pful District Grand Master of Wellington , North Island of New Zealand . It will be remembered thafc in the early part of 1887 Bro . C . J .

Toxward , who has held the office of D . G . M . since the death of Bro . Sir Donald McLean , in 1879 , signified his intention to resign that important position , and recommended as his successor the worthy Brother who was installed . The selection met wifch the approval of the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and also was a most

popular one wifch the numerous Lodges under fche jurisdiction of the Wellington District Grand Lodge . It is therefore not afc all surprising that such a large assemblage of Masons should have been present , not only on account of the imposing ceremony , which is an unusual one , but more especially fco show their respect aud loyalty to the

newly appointed District Grand Master , whose ability and honesty of purpose have stamped him as a leader of men . Long before 6 * 30 p . m . fche Provincial Buildings were crowded with members of the Craft , who , on arrival , were received by the Stewards and shown to the various reception rooms . The arrangements were

most complete in every respect , and no confusion or hitch took place , although there were fully 360 persons present . The old Provincial Council Hall , in which the ceremony of installation waa performed , and in which , curiously enough , Sir Donald McLean was installed , was appropriately decorated wifch Masonic emblems and drapery , ancl

bad a most imposing effect . The New Zealand Pacific Lodge , No . 517 , being the oldest Lodge in the colony , was tyled at 6 30 p . m . After the P . M . had stated the business of the meeting , District G . M . Bro . Toxward and mosfc of the visiting Grand Officers were admitted in due form , and the Degree of

Installation was conferred on Bro . Sir H . Atkinson , fche D . G . M . Designate . This part of the ceremony was ably undertaken by Bros . Toxward and Wilson , P . M . ' s , and Bro . Robertson , fche latter being P . M . of Wellington Lodge , 1521 E . G ., of which Bro . Sir H . A . Atkin-Son is a member . After this had been done D . G . M . Bro . Toxward

accompanied by the D . G . M . Designate ancl Visiting Grand Officers , retired , and all the Visiting Brethren and Lodges wero then admitted . The following Lodges were represented , viz .: —New Zealand Pacific , Mount Egmont , Tongariro , Maaterton , Wellington , Victoria Sir Donald McLean , Greytown . United Manawatu , Heretanu-m ,

Abereorn , St . John ' s , Rangitikei , Fielding , Ngamotu , St . Mark ' s , Marton , Ruapchu , Rnahine , Victory , Golden Bay , Forest , Waitohi ] Ulster , Waterloo , St . Andrew ' s , Leinster , Southern Cross , Marlborough , Lodge of Unanimity , St . Andrew Kilwinning , Foxton Kilwinning , St . Augustine , and many others . When representatives of the above Lodges had taken their places

New Zealand.

D . G . M . and Officers of the District Grand Lodge of Wellington , North Island of New Zealand , wore announced and received in duo form . The District Grand Lodge was then opened by Brother Toxward D . G . M ., and the following distinguished representatives of the District and Provincial Grand Lodges were received in a proper

Masonic manner , viz .: —Bros . Sir F . Whitaker Prov . G . M . of Auokland , S . C , accompanied by his Grand Officers , Dr . A . J . Johnston D . D . G . M ., H . J . H . Elliot P . A . G . S ., J . Jack P . G . C , and others , Bros . H . Thomson D . G . M . of Canterbury , E . C , Graham D . G . M . of Auckland , E . C , Sir Robert Stout Past D . D . G . M ., and Fish D . D . G . M .

of District Grand Lodge of Otago and Southland , E . G ., the Rev . James Hill D . G . M . of Canterbury , S . C , R . 0 . Hamerton representing the Prov . G . L . of Auckland , I . C , Robertson representative ofthe Grand Orient of Italy , & o . Apologies were received from the D . G . M . of Otago , E . G ., and

Westland , E . G ., all other District and Provincial Grand Lodges being represented . The patent appointing Bro . Sir H . A . Atkinson to his office , issued under the hand of G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , waa then read by the D . G . Secretary , and the R . W . D . G . M . Designate was

introduced and presented in a manner befitting his rank by the D . G . M . ' a of Canterbury and Auckland . The Installing Master then proceeded to obligate and invest in a most impressive manner , and immediately on Bro . Sir H . A . Atkinson taking the chair , a proclamation was made , proceeded by a flourish of

trumpets , and succeeded by grand honours in Masonio form , Addresses were given by Bros . H . Thomson D . G . M . of Canterbury , E . G ., and Rev . — Pinge D . G . Chaplain , and congratulations were heartily tendered by all representatives of other District and Provincial Graud Lodges .

Bro . Sir H . A . Atkinson , who on rising was received with applause , in returning thanks for the great honour which had been conferred on him that evening , said thafc although he had been connected for many years with the Craft , yet his duties had been so numerous and exacting that he had been unable to attend to Masonry as he

should have liked . Still , although he had not taken an active interest in Masonio matters , he had ever had the Craft at heart , and would endeavour in the future to give more time to the good cause . He thanked all those who had selected him to fill the important office of District Grand Master , and trusted that he would be able to per .

form fche duties in a satisfactory manner , so as to merit the confidence reposed in him . He also said he intended to visit every Lodge in his District , so as to see their requirements , and would in every way further benevolence , whioh was one of the Masonio virtues . The Grand Lodges then retired , and the District Grand Lodge was closed in accordance with ancient custom . The District Grand

Master and his Officers then left the hall , and the Worshipful Master of the New Zealand Pacific Lodge closed the proceedings afc 9 p . m . The musical portion of the ceremony , which consisted of anthems and instrumental music , was carried out in a very efficient ; manner by Bro . G . Robertson Organist , assisted by a powerful orchestra of

twenty instruments , and this contributed in no small measure to the success of the proceedings . An adjournment was made to the Masonic Hall , in Boulcott-streefc , where the brethren sat down to supper . After ample justice had been done to fche repast , fche toasts were honoured .

Some capital songs were given by the brethren , and the proceedings from beginning to end were mosfc successfully carried oufc , and reflected great credit on all those brethren who were entrusted with the management of affairs .

Rose Croix.

ROSE CROIX .

CORTTON AND ROUGE MONT UNION CHAPTER AT the annual meeting , held at the Masonic Hall , Gandystreet , Exeter , on Thursday evening , 12 th instant , Bro . John Lane was installed M . W . S . for the ensuing year by W . Bro . W . Bennet Maye P . M . W . S . The M . W . S . appointed the following officers : —W . B . Maye Prelate , G . J . Pepprell 1 st Genl ., J . P . Heath 2 nd Genl ., S . Jones Treasnrer , John Stocker Recorder , James Jerman

G . Marshall , William Taylor Raphael , Henry Stocker D . of C , R . K . Norris Herald , H . B . Stark Organist , Henry Shuter Outer Guard . A sum of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and five guineas to the Mark Benevolent Fund . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Masonic Club .

Maurice , Bishop of London , at the time of the Norman Conquest . The arms of the county , a hart crossing a ford , is beneath the figure of the bishop , and above in gold embroidery is the name and number of the Lodge .

Miss Fairman has designed and worked a handsome banner for the Stratford Lodge . The foundation , which is of dark blue silk , is richly emblazoned with gold thread , the scroll pattern entirely surrounding the figure of Bishop

The brethren of Lodge 76 , Longford , have decided to erect a Masonic Hall , in Longford , in memory of the late Right Hon . Colonel E . R . King Harman , M . P .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset will be held at Chard , on the 22 nd August , and will be attended by the Earl of Carnarvon Prov . G . M .