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to be inserted in tho minutes . The P . G . M . then proposed that a cordial vote of thanks bo accorded by P . G . Lodge to Bro . T . B . Whytehead , of York , to whose eloquent address they had listened with such marked attention that evening , and who had rendered on many occasions signal service to tho degree in general ancl to tho Province

in particular . This proposition was seconded and carried unanimously . It was also ordered that an engrossed copy of the vote should bo offered for Brother Whytehead's acceptance . Brother Starkey D . G . See . Craft then rose nnd offered to the P . G . M . and brethren tho heartv cood wishes and fraternal remembrances of R . W .

Bro . W . Kingston D . G . M ., who was himself a P . M . M . of Lodge No . 107 , and after whom Lodgo No . 222 had been named . During his absence in England Bro . Kingston had superintended tho publication of Bro . Broadloy ' s " History of Masonry in Malta , " and he had that very day received thb official circular which Bro . Kingston had addressed to every Mason in the district on the subject . He hoped the

members of Mark G . Lodgo would support the work , which would shortly appear , and in so doing they wonld , at the same time , show thoir appreciation of the labours of the P . G . M . M ., and help the D . G . Fund of Benevolence . Bro . Stsirkey ' s remarks wore received with great pleasure by tho members of Grand Lodge . The P . G . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren ns Grand Officers

of the Province for tho ensuing year , viz ., W . Bros . Watson S . W ., Dr . Perini J . W ., ancl Surgeon-Major Mackinnon M . O ., Bros . Lt .-Col . Carey , R . A ., S . O ., T . F . Reade P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt J . O ., Rev . F . D . Backhouse and J . K . Lethbridgo Chaplains , Glenday Registrar . Segond ( elected ) Treas ., Surgeon-Major Walker Sec , Tagliaferro S . D ., Captain Hodgson J . D ., Captain Sir F . Blackwood Bart . I . of W ., Captain

R . A . Johnstone D . of C , Andry Assist . Sec , S . Yeoman A . D . of C , Commander Bridger , R . N ., Org ., Captain Ford Sword Bearer , Captain J . E . Mortimer Standard Bearer , Dr . H . Grier I . G ., and Beck Tyler . G . Stewards—Bros . Borg 107 , Barsotti 222 , Dr . Donovan 218 , " and May 263 . Tho Past Grand Officers having been saluted , the P . G . M . said he had decided to appoint W . Bro . Lieut . Charles Edward Coffey ,

R . A ., P . Prov . G . Sec . to the arduous post of D . P . G . M . M ., but before doing so he proposed that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded to his present Deputy , Bro . Westrnp , who had taken a very important part in the formation of the Province , and had afterwards efficiently performed the duties appertaining to his office . This proposition was carried by acclamation , and Bro . Coffey , after being duly obligated ,

was invested with the insignia of Deputy P . G . M ., and thanked the brethren for the cordiality with which they had received his nomination . The P . G . M . announced his intention of serving as a Steward at the next Grand Mark Festival , and hoped he should be largely supported by P . G . Lodge and the private Lodges of the Province . The G . D . of Ceremonies then collected the alms , which amounted

to £ 3 Is . The Grand Lodge was then closed with solemn prayer , and the whole of tho Mark Masters present adjourned to a banquet given by the three Lodges 107 , 248 , and 263 . The usual toasts were given and responded to . W . Bro . Westrup responded for the P . P . G . Officers , W . Bro . Watson for their newly appointed successors , W . Bro . React W . M . 263 for tho W . M . 's of the district , and W . Bro . P . M . Doherty

for the Visitors . Bro . Walker proposed the toast of Success to the Mark Benevolent Fund , and a determination was expressed to cooperate in obtaining a satisfactory result for the P . G . M . ' s list . During the banquet Bro . Major Ewing presided afc the piano . After the first toast the National Anthem was sung , and several excellent songs were afterwards snug by Bros . Bannister , McLaughlin , and

Grier . Bro . Watson delivered , in an impressive manner , Bro . Walter Spencer ' s " Ode to Masonry ; " ancl Bro . Mackinnon's imitations of celebrated Shaksperian actors will not bo easily forgotten . Abont midni ght the Tyler ' s toast was given , and tho brethren separated after singing " Auld Lang Syne . " On this occasion tho Masonic Hall was decorated throughout with flags ancl banners , the Lodge

room being draped and carpeted . The Masonic regalia purchased for the Province was used for the first time . The arrangements for the comfort of the -Visitors , and the elaborate programme of the consecration , & c , wero much commended , and the second annual Festival of the Mark Grand Lodge was admitted on all hands to have been the largest , and one of the most successful meetings ever held in tho island .

Provincial Grand Cryptic Council for Tunis and Malta . —A meeting of the " Melita" Council , No . 10 , was held at the Masonic Hall , Valetta , Malta , on tho 13 th October . Present—111 . Comps . Lieut . Coffey , R . A ., T . I . M ., Major A . Ewing D . M ., Dr . Mackinnon P . O . of W ., ancl Comps . the Rev . F . D . Backhouse Chaplain , J . W . Starkey Recorder , A . . B . Tagliaferro Treasurer , Dr . Grier

C . of G ., Sir F . Blackwood , Bart ., as C . of C , Captain Finch-Noyes Marshal , Captain Ford , R . A ., as Steward , and R . Beck Sentinel . R . P . Comp . A . M . Broadley P . G . M ., Cumps . Watson , Segond and Capt . W . M . Bridger , a Visitor from the Raymond Portal Council , No . 9 , at Tunis . The Conncil being duly opened , the minutes of the meeting of the 17 th August were confirmed , and a ballot success .

fully taken in favour of Comps . Surgeon-Major John Walker J . W . 349 , J . May J . D . 407 , and A . B . Truefitt Secretary 515 , who wero duly admitted to tho four degrees . The Provincial Grand Council was then opened , and after the confirmation of previous minntes , the P . G . M . gave a short lecture on the historical interest of the degrees , and their relation to the R . A . The Provincial and Subordinate Councils were then closed in ancient form .

Keystone Lodge , TTo . 107 , at Malta . —An emergency meeting of the senior Lodge of the Province was held on 12 th of October . Wor . Bros . Watson W . M . M ., Head as S . W ., R . W . Bio . Broadley as J . W ., with a fair attendance of Officers and brethren . A ballot was taken for Bro . Thomas Jones , of Lodge 515 , who was

afterwards advanced to the Mark degree . The Hospitallers Lodge of Mark Mariners was then opened , with Comps . Watson W . C . N ., A . M . Broadley P . G . C . as S ., and A . B . Truefitt J . Bros . Pearce , Philips , and Jones wero then elected , and elevated as Ark Mariners , tho ceremony being worked at full length . A vote of thanks was passed

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to the P . G . M . for tho assistance he had rendered in the working , and tho Lodge being closed , tho brethren adjourned to the refreshment room .

Jamaica.

JAMAICA .

Prov . Grand Lodge of Mark Masters . —The half-yearly communication of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons was to have been held on 7 th October , the R . W . J . W . Whitebourne , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , to preside . Tho quarterly meeting of the Phoenix Mark Lodge for the election of Master was to have been held on 14 th September , but postponement for a few weeks was necessitated .

Tho Phoenix Royal Ark Mariners Lodge will shortly assemble . Royal Keystone . —The quarterly meeting of the Royal Keystone was held at Friendly Hall , on 20 th September , presided over by Bros . G . J . Sargeant Master , E . X . Leon S . W ., G . A . Campbell J . W ., and other Officers . There was a goodly nnmber of members

and Visitors of sister Lodges present , it being the night of election of Master , Treasurer , and Tylor , when Bro . E . X . Leon , Senior Warden and Provincial Grand Secretary , was unanimously elected Master , Bro . M . C . Hendrichs Treasurer , ancl Bro . John Hoyes Tyler . Two candidates were advanced . Bro . E . X . Leon , Master elect , is the

founder of this Lodge . At its formation he took office as Junior Warden . Wor . R . Langley and G . J . Sargeant have occupied the chair for two years , and have worked the Lodge admirably ; and as Bro . Leon has had such a strong claim , the members have elected him as their Master ; for this a dispensation had to be granted , as

he has not had tho privilege of being a Master of a Lodge . Under our late and lamented Prov . Grand Master , Hon . Dr . Hamilton , thia brother was appointed Prov . Grand Secretary , and still retains thafc position . For two years ia that capacity he has rendered considerable service to the Province . He is the son of the late Wm . Leon , an old Past Master of the Royal Lodge .

Glenlyon Chapter ( Scotch Constitution ) . —The quarterly Convocation was held afc Sussex Hall , on 23 rd September , when , according to bve-laws , the following Officers were elected : —Comps . K . J . Spicer Z ., J . Pollack H ., N . D . Smedmore J ., E . H . Melville S . E ., John Hayes S . N ., E . B . Wolfe Treasurer , A . H . Jones P . S ., A . Da Costa Janitor . The installation will shortly take place .

The brethren of the Order in this island expected by this thafc the appointments of District Grand Master , Grand Principal Z ., and Prov . Grand Master of Masons , would have been made . The claims of onr lato Past Deputy Grand Master and Depnty Prov . G . Master of Mark

Masons , J . W . Whitebourne , and our present Deputy Grand Master and Grand Principal H ., Altamont De Cordova , are too strong to be overlooked . Both brethren have rendered noble services to the Craft in this island , and ifc will bo hailed with pleasure if one of them bo appointed .

South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA .

Peace and Harmony Lodge . —An emergency meeting was held on Wednesday , 22 nd September , at Du Toits Pan Diamond Fields , South Africa . Present—Bros . Charles Roberts W . M ., B . Klisser S . W ., A . Yockmonitz Treas ., E . Isaacs Hon . Sec , W . Avis Aim ., E . Gariseh M . C ., N . Knipers Arch , and Steward , H . W . Campbell acting I . G . ; P . M . Bro . Henry Hartog ; R . C . Partridge , W . H .

Vilgeon , A . F . Ortepp , J . Sonnenburg , J . Crewell , C . J . Barnes , N . J , Kranss . Visitors—Bros . D . G . A . Dowling , D . N . Defries , S . T , Solomon Cosmopolitan Lodge , L . M . A . Ettling Rising Star Lodge , Elias Harris Sir Hugh Mydrlelton , J . M . Wallack Star of the East , Queen ' s Town , Henry J . W . Raphael Loyal Greymouth Lodge , New Zealand . Lodge opened in 1 st degree . The W . M . informed the

brethren that tho emergency meeting had been convened for the purpose of initiating Messrs . Morrice A . Aria ancl Cecil Bayley , afc tho same time apologising for the unavoidable absence of Bro . Preparator . The candidates were then introduced and duly initiated into the mysteries of our Order . The candidates seemed very much impressed with the ceremony throughout , and thanked the W . M . for the honour conferred upon them . Before closing , the W . M . thanked

the Visitors for their attendance , to which Bro . S . T . Solomon , Cosmopolitan Lodge , replied in very suitable terms , assuring the W . M . that he always should feel a great pleasure in visiting the Lodge Peace and Harmony and its workings . The W . M . then thanked Bros Elias Harris and D . Defries for their kind services at the harmonium , to which Bro . Harris suitably replied . After Bro . Almoner had made a collection for our poor brethren , the Lodge closed in ancient form , and the brethren departed in peace ancl harmony .

Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .

THE Monthly Meeting of the General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , took place on Thursday , 28 th inst ., in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton Grand Treasurer , Vice President ancl Trusteee , presided , and the other brethren in attendance wore : —Bros . James Peters , William Stephens , H . Massey , H . A . Dubois , C . G , Brown , James F . Corben ,

C . H . Webb , Frank Richardson , E . Letch worth , A . H . Tattershall , Richard Boncey , J . A . Rueker , Alfred C . Bell , Walter Hopekirk jun . and F . R . W . Hedges . After confirming tho minutes of last meeting , tho brethren adopted a recommendation of tho House Committee to

grant £ 10 to a late pupil of tho Institntion , and the petitions of three candidates for election were read and examined . All the candidates were placed on the list for 1 st April 1881 election . The chairman was authorised to sign cheques for accounts , and the Committee shortly afterwards adjourned .