United Grand Lodge Of England.

Mfistrr sail , it is no ordinary occasion ; and I believe when we look upon this assembled multitude of Freemasons wo look on a universal multitndo outside not only ° f the English-speaking rations but of tho Fraternit y all over vl >« wmhi . There tias boeu a sympathetic feeling

extended in this calamity not only by tho Colonies and Dependencies of this mighty Empire , but from all parts of the world . It secin * as if tins Creator had designed the ocean to convey tho fooling all ronud tho world that Nature shonld bring back to them their sympathetic

feelings of sorrow . Brethren , it may be hoped that those kind expressions which have been embodied in those resolutions may be a solace in a certain degree to the Royal Family in the loss which it bas pleased Providence to place ou them ; and if it is in our power on this occasion to

extend the charity and bonovolenco of our kin to thoso who are so deeply afflicted , let us do so as far as we possibly can to alleviate their sorrow , and they will find by that Loyalty , Benevolence , Charity , and sympathy ~ with tho great heads of the nation , aro the principles that

actuate the Masonic Order . The motions were put and carried . The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe said he would undertake that the address be presented with the usual formalities . Grand Lodge was then closed .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

GRAND MARK LODGE . , nHE Special Grand Mark Lodge was held on Wednes-J- day at Mark Masons' Hall . The Earl of Euston D . G . M . presided ; ho was supported by Bros . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., Lord Cremorne , Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., M . P ., and

othors of the Mark Grand Officer ? . Bro . Col . A . B . Cook , by direction of the Acting Grand Master , read tho notice calling tho meeting . The Earl of Euston announced that he had had a communication from the Pro Grand Mark

Master , the Marquis of Hertford , stating that he deeply regretted he was prevented by illness from attending . Ho was forbidden by the doctors to leave the house . The Earl of Euston continuing said : Brethren , we are met here to-day to express , our devotion , and to show tbe

true spirit of Masonry towards those who are in trouble and distress—thoso whom we look up to in England—our Most Gracious Queen , His Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Princess of Wales , and also one who was to have been the wife so shortly of the Duke of

Clarence and Avondale . We are met here to express our feelings of condolence with them , and I am qnito certain that any man- in this assembly can well sympathise with the great grief which has stricken , not only His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as a father , the Princess of

Wales as a mother , and Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen as a grandmother , who had been training up her grandson to follow in their footsteps , till the day camo when it pleased the Graud Overseer of the Universe to take him to himself . We are met here to-day to sympathise

with them , and I am sure no words of mine can fully express that condolence to her Majesty , to the Grand Master , and to the Princess of Wales . They all have our most heartfelt feelings of sympathy . Any one who knew the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale , and came across him

since he was a boy , as I had many opportunities of doing , would know he was one of the most charming young men one could meet ; one who was the soul of honour , and well fitted to occupy the position he was supposed to be destined for . All the facts in connection with this

untimel y death are too sad for us to dwell on . But as they are so tragic , and as so sad and heavy a blow haB fallen not only on England , but on all the dominions where the British flag flies , and wherever the English language is spoken , we all desire to express our sympathy with the

heartfelt grief of the Royal Family in the sudden and bitter calamity which has overtaken them . I propose that an address shall be presented to Her Majesty , to His Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wale ? , and to Her Royal Highness

the Princess of Wales , recording our hearty condolence and our great grief , and that we sympathise with them most deeply , and I titut that the Giand Overseer of the Universe will give them strength to bear their grief

Mark Masonry.

In a future day they may look back upon the addresses not without pair , but without the deep sense of pain th « y now feel . I move that we present addresses to the Queen , to the Prince of Wales , and to the Princess of Wales , emphasising most deeply our sympathy in their sorrow and

bereavement , nnd may God give them strength to get out of it well and safely , in due course of time . Bro . T . F . Halsey seconded tho motion ; he did so with tho very great sense of responsibility that fell upon him . At the same time , feeling the difficulty to express in

adequate language tbe sentiments which animate tho brenst of every brother present , and overy Mark Mason throughout tho world , he felt there were occasions of sorrow when wo can hardly adequately express that feeling . We feel most deeply the sorrow and the distress

which our Royal Family and our Most Worshipful Grand Master , aro suffering at this moment — a distress which is shared , I may say , by the whole country at large—a grief which falls in the first place upon tbem , and secondly upon tho whole nation , in a manner in

which we afc any rate in our recollection have no remembrance of , and I trust no person will in future have . I am well aware that no words of ours can really bring comfort and consolation to our Most Worshipful Grand Master , onr Queen , and the Royal Family in

the loss from which they are suffering ; but at least one may venture to hope , I think , that the universal expression of sympathy from all classes of the subjects of the Queen , and not the least from the body which I have now the honour to address , may afford them in the future

as time passes on , some slight consolation and some feeling that their grief is shared by the whole nation . I cannot do better in concluding these few remarks than say wo hope

after this sorrow brighter days may dawn upon the Royal Family , that having sown in tears they may reap in joy , and go on tbeir way rejoicing more and more , The motion was put and unanimously agreed to .

CORNUBIAN LODGE , No . 87 . rpHE annnal Festival for the installation of the Master was held X- on the 19 th inst . Owing to the death of tbe Duke of Clarence the meeting w « a of a very qaiet nature . A vote of condolenoe with H . E . n . tbe Prince of Wales and family being carried , tho W . M .-eleot Bro . Eead wng installed in a very impressive manner by the W . M .

Bro . Eowe . Thn W . M . appointed as his Officers for the ensuing year Bros . Rowe I . P . M ., Stevens S . W ., Veal J . W ., Boago H . O ., Chirgwin S . O ., AdaniB J . O ., Osborn Treasurer , Taylor Secretary , Dunkin S . D ., Couch J . D ., Cornish Eegistrar , Whitworth Organist , Nicholls I . G ., Baker P . M . Chaplain , and Bray Tjler .

The only prominent absentee from the Special Graud Lodge of Freemasons , held for the purpose of passing votes of condolence to the Queen and the Grand Master

on the lamented death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , was the Earl of Lathom , who , as Pro Grand Master , would have taken the chair , but for sudden indisposition .

The William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 , now holds its meetings at the Waterloo Arms , Highstreet , Marylebone , every Thursday evening , from eight to ten p . m . Brethren will receive a hearty welcome .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

THE " OLD MASONIANS . "

To the Editor of the F REEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR , —I am receiving several applications from old pupils of tbe Eoyal Masonio Institution for Boys who are wanting sitna . tions , I should therefore be glad if gentlemen having vacanoios

would kindly communicate direot with me . I am , Dear Sir , yours faithfully , E . S . CHANDLER , Hon . Sec . Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C .

Mr . Pinero ' s mostsucceasfal play , "Tho Times , " reaches its 100 th representation on Monday next , when it will be played by tin original cast . The business continues so good that in addition to the nsnnl evening performances , morning performances are given every Wednesday and Saturday .

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