Red Cross Of Constantine.

special meeting-, held on the 4 th inst , four brethren craved permission to explore the mysteries of the order . After due examination they were admitted , and , amid a large assembly , dul y constituted and proclaimed Knig hts of the Red Cross of Constantine . The Conclave was

thereafter closed , and the Sir Knig hts retired to the banquet , where , after the toasts of" The Queen" and "The O'der , " coupled with the name of the Grand Sovereign , Karl Bective , the M . P . S . proposed "The Health of the Newlyinstalled Sir Knig hts , " calling upon Sir Knt . Coupar for the Red Cross Song , by whom it was

very ably rendered . Sir Knt . Mercer , P . S ., K . G . C ., then proposed "The Health of the M . P . S . ' , ' and referred to the great success of the conclave during Sir Kni g ht Christie ' s year of office , and mentioned that nearly thirty welltried and true members had been added to the roll , and hoped that he would consent to be affain nominated for the chair of C . at the

ensuing election . After an hour s fraternal intercourse the companions separated after pledging the toast " Faith , Unity , and Zeal . "

Masonic Ball At Bury.

MASONIC BALL AT BURY .

A grand full-dress Masonic Ball , promoted hj the brethren of the Royal St . Edmund Lodge ( No . 1008 ) , took p lace at the Atheii . cuni Hall Bury St . Edmund's , the 24 th ult . As then had not been a similar sratherinsr in this town foi

a great number of years , it was looked forward to with very great interest , both b y Masons and non-Masons , a limited number of the general public being invited b y the brethren of the

mystic tie to share in the festivities . The Stewards , upon whom devolveel the work ol making the necessary preparations , succeeded so well in their endeavours that on the night ol thc ball there was absolutely nothing- left to be

desired . The carpets and the awnings which wer ? in use for the County Ball the previous evening were allowed b y the committee to remain , and the floor of the room was in capital ortler—all the better for having been so recently elancei

upon . The decorations reflected the iiimosi credit on Bros . W . IL Lucia and W . Clarke , who undertook the responsibility of preparing the hall , and who displayed most admirable taste in carrying out their task . Tlie adornments used were exclusively of a Masonic character

On the wall facing the company as they entered the hall were three large panels of crimson cloth . bearing in large purple and gold letters tin Masonic injunction , "Autle , Vide , 'Face . " Beneath these , between the two doors leading to the refreshment room , were pedestals of the

AV . M ., the S . AV ., and the J . AV ., supporting the g lobes and the perfect ashlar and tripod , and b y the side of each was placed a smaller pedestal bearing the "three lesser lights of Masonry , " marked with Masonic devices . Behind aud above each was a Royal Arch banner . On the panels between the side whitlows were placed

the" tracing boards" of the lodge , the symbolical devices of xvhich serve el to whet the curiosity 110 . onl y of the daughters of Eve , but also ol "coxvans" of stronger sex . Above and below these were also Royal Arch bannerets . UmU-i the windows were neatl y framed engraving-. of the Masonic Boys' and Girls' Scheieils , and tin coat of arms of titled members of the old St

Edmund ' s Lodge , founded , as an inscription 01 one of them states in A . L . j 773- In the thn ; panels orer the orchestra , were hung purph banners of the P . G . L ., the centre one bearim . the arms of the R . W . P . G . M . Col . Sir R . A . S

Adair , Bart ., and those em each siele cmhla / nneel with the Masonic arms and the county arms . Ranged in a semicircle in the back of the recess forming the orchestra , and at intervals on tlu panels of the room , were the bannerets of several of the chapters and lodges of Ipswich , kindly lent for the occasion ; anil here and there mi ght b .

noticed portraits of several of the Past Grand Masters of England . The most ell ' ective part o the decorations , however , was ihe double xvinding staircase leading to the Mti-eum and ih supper room . In front of the semi-circulai balcony was placed the square and compasses , wilh thc sacred letter in the centre , ele-gantli termed in mimic and srolel on a crimson around :

Masonic Ball At Bury.

and running up and down the staircases on each side was the Masonic sentence , " I . T . N . O . T . G . A .. O . T . U ., " also in purple and gold letters on a crimson ground . Above this , and following the outline of the staircases , thus forming an arch , xx'ere the splendid nexv various coloured silk

banerets of the "Twelve Tribes , " with amber silk fringe , intended for the Chapter which it is proposed shortly to open in connection with the St . Edmund ' s Lodge , and in the centre , forming as it were , the keystone , was a beautiful white

silk banner with the R A . symbol in gold . The exterior of the Athenreum was illuminated by the square and compasses in gas . The entrance to the hall xvas guarded by sergeants of the Militia staff , wearing Masonic aprons and T y ler ' s collars .

ihe company began to arrive at nine o clock , and by ten the ball-room presented a most brilliant appearance . The sombre character of the gentlemen ' s full dress was agreeabl y relieved b y the white aprons of the Craft , with their sky-blue and silver ornaments , to which ,

again , the dark blue and gold of the proxineial officers offered a pleasant change . At eleven o ' clock those of the brethren who had attained to the lii g lhT orders of Masonry assumed the peculiar clothing lo which b y rank they were entitled , and the variety of the ireiulemen ' s

costumes was thus further increased . The rich crimson and purple' aprons and scarves of the R . A . distinguished those who alone were entitled to take part in the Royal Arch Quadrilles at the head of the room ; while the scarlet tunic auel the while lined black cloak of the Knights of

. Malta was onl y surpassed in beauty by the gorgeously embroidered crimson clothing of the Rose Croix , and the equally elaborate geilel etueinbroidered white clothing of the . 3 1 st Degree . The ladies appeared , as usual , in all the colours of the rainbow , the Masonic blue being perhaps

a little in predominance ; but we noticed only one latl y who wore the blue sash which it is coiiiine ilJaitl to wear at the Masonic balls . The refreshment room , which was open from the commenceni' -nf to the close of the ball , was adorned with the srilt candlesticks of the

Provincial Grand Lodge representing the Doric , Ionic , and Corinthian columns , aud here could be obtained an abundance of sherry , claret cup , fruits , straxvb . rry creams , lemon water ices , ind other cooling beverages an I light refreshments . At hall-past el . yen ihe supper room

ivas thrown open , but as the accommodation is so limiteel , onl v sixty could be ; uhnitteil at one time . As there we re in-arly ; oo persons present , tliere were consequently live i \ lavs , and though some some disappointment was doubik-ss fell In those who were unable to tdiin admission until

late , they were amply rexvanled by the comiort attending the absence of bustle and confusion . In catering for the supper , Bro . AV . G . Guy , ol the Angel Hotel , excelled himself . Dancing was kept up , to the strains of Howlett ' s excellent quadrille band , till the o ' clock in the morniii " . and universal regret was

¦ xpresseel when '' Sir Roger de Coverle-y an'inuncetl that , one of the best balls ever h . Id in Bury was brought to a close . The company present included members of many of the county families , the Mayor of Bury , G . P . Clay , Esq . ( xvho wore his chain of ollice ) , and the most influential inhabitants of Bury and the county lor twenty miles round . —liitry Free Press .

The lavotirs worn b y the Masters of Ce-re-. lionies and Stewards , which were very handsome an ' . much admired , were supplied b y Bro . Geo . Kenning , of Little Britain , London . IIoi . i . oiv . xY ' sOiNTMnv , AND PILLS : —Rheumatism . Goal , rie .-iliiKiicnx . Tumble x ' . ill cine mull times .-mil piexuil

at e-xe-iv seasem , se-iueelv ; i week passes witiiout emi l . eariiig e , t or seeing * some fiie-iul stiieke-n by these agonising uialalk-s . I he'pain is siiualeilin liv joints , wlu-iie'c il may e tliixeu with case , l- ' emie-. t tlie pint well with xvaini salt ami xv . iter , and after 'living' tile skin , let it be rubbed twice

. 1 el ly with I liillaw . iy ' s southing ointment , which shoeiM Iso he nibbed inM the ncighliaiiiinir jgl . uufs . It is il . vays alxisiible la take 11 alUuvny ' s fills in these clis-.. leis , ust ; e-v much assist t .. e lliiitnieiit ' s action . The i ' ills c !; c . k leiei , jjuiily t ; , e blond , and cje-ei -ill moibiil in , lie , s e-iieenileie . l by these iH'eascs . —Anx r .

" l- ' ., r a lin : | , e-ii ,, il I lime lic-n suhie-et in l ' u-ijucia .-iti .-uhs . 1 S an ' i . e .. i , a " , iiine-s sn stivsis . 1 , lo u . l lily unlit nls- lor my bn . inc .-..-, \ ll .-r mil' ' in . in . , iii .-. liiiii .-- I ' -. i- il I .. ' lilli ,- <¦ ,-mi | . | .,-. ' ., i-:-, 1 \ ee I ' n- in : i lew ital-. ill-- | iaill l .-ll mi : elllirclv , anil li . i-. mil -in .-. r iui .- . i . '! .-i . I . I oiifo . . \' ei \ . Xlills , Uerlu ' , Xov . Ibdj . —To l'crrv '_ li ,, ¦; , _' - -.. a . ' I ,. . > l- i - ¦ ' ' _ 1

Consecration Of The Athole Masonic Hall At San Fernando, Trinidad.

CONSECRATION OF THE ATHOLE MASONIC HALL AT SAN FERNANDO , TRINIDAD .

On Thursday , the 12 th ult ., San Fernando witnessed the ceremonies connected with the dedication to the purposes of Freemasonry of a < nexv Masonic Temple . This building is of two stories , situated in a convenient locality , and commands a fair view . Its architectural beauty

reflects the hi ghest praise on Bro . Joshua Palmei P . M . and Architect . The town wore quite a holiday appearance em the occasion . Many of the stores and shops were closed , and the streets were kept alive b y those who came out to see the si ght . As soon as the steamer from Pint of

Spam came in view of San Fernando , she hoisted the Masonic flag , and 011 arriving at the pier was immediatel y entered by Bro . Cuthbert , W . M . of Athole Lodge , accompanied b y a large Masonic body , to receive the Provincial Grand ' Lodge , and other Masons who came to assist at the

dedication . Owing to the unavoidable absence of out esteemed , Bro . J . A . 'J ench , P . G . M ., from illhealth , Bros . J . M . Reid and C . Bes . son , the D . and S . P . G . Masters , conducted the consecration . At about 10 . 50 a . m . a large concourse of Masons had assembled before ihe pier , and formed , into

procession , preceded by an elk i-tive bras-baml , moved on to St . Paul ' s Church . A service . ' , suitable to the occasion , was then performed , the officiating minister being the Key . Bro . N . ( son assisted by the Revs . II . A . Iluggins , | ,: | . i t nm Knight . Bro . Nelson then preached an ele . qu-ut sermon .

On the termination of the service tlu procession assembled outside the chinch in the same order as before , aiul moved up High-street and rotiuel b y I larris ' -proinenaed to the site of the new temple . The sile was trul y gay and imposing . Crowds of gazers' followed the

procession , and the doors and window's ofthe building were thronged with spectators . The length ° { the procession , the brilliant show of Scotch and English Masonic paraphernalia aud jewels , tlu Stewards with their white wamls marshalling the brethren under the supervision of the

Director ol Ceremonies , anil , above all , the inspiriting strains of the music , created a limit ciiscmilc that was truly admirable . Amved at the temple , the dedical on Ceremony was performed in accordance wilh the laws of the Order . In the | , | ,, „ f t | K ; p . G . AL who , as we

have alread y staled , xvas abse 111 from ill-health , IW j . M . Reid , D . P . G . M ., assisted b y Bro . C . Besseni , S . P . G . M ., on the ri ght , auel liy Bro . P . J . Dclisle , W . M . E . isiern Star Lodge , on the Lit , detl caled the nexv temple lo the purposes ol Freemasonry .

At the end of the ere nony of dedication , Bro . H . S . Billouin , P . G . O . and 13 . gave an oration .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . A . MEGGY , D . PROV . G . M . ESSEX We regret to have to record the death of liro . Andrew Meggy , solicitor , Chelmsford , xvhich sad event took place at his residence , at Chelmsford , at three o ' clock , on Friday morning , the 24 th inst . Bro . Meggy has been unwell for some weeks , but he appeared to rally , and

was thought lo be mending rapidly , until a day or two back . The tleceas . d g ' -iiileman xvas articled lo the late Mr . Ii . S . Chalk , xxdth whom he afterwards cariied 011 business in Che-hnsforel for some years . At the time of his death Bro . Meggy was Clerk to the Chelmsford Bench ,

Clerk to the Local Board of Health , anil Secretary to the Chclmer and Black water Navigation Company ; and ! u had also for many years most eliicieiiil } filled the ollice of Re cior ' s Churchwarden , and acted as the Conservative- agent lor ihe division . Bro . Meggy was also a prominent Fre-e mason , havintr for some years h-hl the i .-ilice

of Deputy Provincial Gr . iiid . Master for Ess . x . At the Che-husl ' o el Bench prior to lh .- commencement of tie business , Mr . Dixon , Bro Meggy ' s managing ck-rk , communicated the sad intelligence to the Magistrates . We mav aehl that . Bro . Meggy , xvho was -.- years of aim , leaves a widow and lame family .