First Annual Ball Of The Agricola Lodge, No. 1991, York.

The company separated late on Friday morning , all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves and looking forward to another re-union at no distant date . This is the first instance in the history of the ledge of

the presence amongst them of the fair sex , and the Worshipful Master and his brethren may well feel gratified at the result of their first effort , which will doubtless encourage them to essay a similar re-union at a future date , and that , too , upon larger premises , so that they may have an opportunity of entertaining a larger number of friends .

Straits Settlements.

Straits Settlements .

SINGAPORE . — Zetland-in-the-East Lodge ( No . SoS ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 27 th December , in the Masonic Hall , when the retiring Worshipful Master , Bro . E . A . Ihomson , installed his successor , Bro . George Thompson , as W . M . in the presence of Bros . Col . S . Dunlop , C . M . G ., D . G . M .: 1 . T . Leask , D . D . G . M . ; A . Knight ,. J . P .

Joaquim , W . E . Hooper , F . K . Jennings , E . J . Khory , T . Cargill , and D . G . Presgrave . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . J . T . Morgan , S . W . ; VV Davison , J . W . ; C . W . Banks , Treas . ; S . R . Robinson , Sec . ; E . M . Lyon , S . D . ; F . W . Jones , J . D . ; W . Muir , I . G . ; and J . Lannon , Tyler . The usual annual banquet was held , when about 60 brethren sat down , and spent an harmonious evening .

Scotland.

Scotland .

EDINBURGH . —Lodge Canongate Kilwinning ( No . 2 ) . —On the 25 th ult ., the members of this lodge held a special meeting in their lodge room , St . John's Chapel , St . John ' s-street , to celebrate the anniversary of the natal day of Robert Burns and James Hogg , poets laureate of the lodge . The chair was occupied by the R . W . M . of the lodge , Bro . James Drummond , W . S ., and

there were nearly a hundred brethren present . Apologies for absence were intimated from Bros . Sir John Don Wauchope , Col . John Campbell , and W . N . Fraser of Tornaveen , members of the lodge ; Councillor Johnston and W . Black , C . E ., Falkirk ; and also Bros . Bridgman and Tom Walker . A feature of the evening was the reception of a large

deputation from the newly-formed lodge , Dramatic and Arts , No . 757 . After the usual loyal toasts , The Master proposed a toast to the honoured memory of Robert Burns , and gave an account of the poet's association with the lodge . Thereafter , Bro . Allan Mackenzie , Past Master of the

lodge , proposed "The Memory of Hogg , " and , in doing so , gave an interesting narrative of that brother's initiation into Masonry and the lodge . A toast was also proposed from the chair in honour of the new lodge , Dramatic and Arts , which was acknowledged by Bro . W . G . Stevenson , A . R . S . A ., the Master of the lodge . In the course of the proceedings , Bro . James Grieve

presented to the Lodge No . 2 a beautifully framed print of Bro . Martin Hardie ' s picture of Burns at the Duchess of Gordon ' s party in 17 S 7 . This was placed on the wall among the many souvenirs of Burns and other famous men who had been members of Canongate Kilwinning . The meeting principally took the form of a musical one , and several distinguished brethren of the musical profession contributed to the harmony . A very pleasant evening was passed .

General Grand Conclave Of The Knights Of The Red Cross Of Constantine.

GENERAL GRAND CONCLAVE OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

On Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., the annual assembly of the General Grand Conclave of the Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine was held in the Waterloo Hotel , Edinburgh , Lord Saltoun presiding . A letter was read from Lord

Kintore resigning his position of Grand Sovereign , in consequence of his appointment to be Governor of South Australia , and Lord Saltoun was unanimously elected in his place . Sir Knt . J . T . S . Elliot , of Wolfelee , was appointed Grand Viceroy , in place of Lord Saltoun . The following were appointed to be Grand Councillors : Sir Knts . James CrichtonG . Senior General ; Dr . Dickson , G . junior

, General ; Rev . T . M . Wannop , G . High Prelate ; James Dalrymple Duncan , Glasgow , G . High Chancellor ; R . S . Brown , G . Recorder ; Col . J . Todd Stewart , G . High Almoner ; Col . Patrick Stirling , of Kippendavie , G . Marshal ; R . J . Jamieson , G . Sword Bearer ; Major F . Wallace , G . Standard Bearer ; and William Black , G . Chamberlain . The Grand Sovereign appointed the

following to be Grand Crosses : Sir Knts . j . T . S . Elliot , of Wolfelee ; J . H . Balfour , W . S . ; Col . Stirling , of Kippendavie ; Dr . Milne , Alloa ; and James Melville . Sir Knts . Col . Stirling and Dalrymple Duncan were appointed Intendants-General of Divisions for Stirlingshire and Lanarkshire respectively . A large deputation attended from the latest established conclave , Stirling Castle , headed

by the Rev . Muir Smith , Stirling . After the business meeting , the sir knights held a festival in the Waterloo Hotel , Lord Saltoun presiding , and Sir Knight Elliot , Croupier . There was a large attendance , including Sir Knights Stirling of Kippendavie ; Martin oE Auchindennan ; Dalrvmple Duncan , Major Allan , James Crichton , W . Officer ,

S . S . C ; Charles Baxter , W . S . ; Dr . Dickson , bimpson , Jameson , and R . S . Brown , Grand Recorder . After dinner , which was served in excellent style by Sir Knight Grieve , The CHAIRMAN proposed the usual loyal toasts , and a bumper to "The Prosperity of the Youngest Conclave-Stirling Castle , " for which the Rev . Sir Knight SMITH

replied . The GRAND VICEROY , in proposing a toast to "The Health of the Grand Sovereign , " said he had , in addition to other Masonic duties , lately assumed the arduous and unenviable task of restoring order and harmony in the Province of the City of Aberdeen , and for that he was entitled to the gratitude and respect of every true Mason . Lord SALTOUN , in replying , thanked the knights for

General Grand Conclave Of The Knights Of The Red Cross Of Constantine.

appointing him to be Grand Sovereign , and said he would use his utmost endeavour to do the work of the office . As to Aberdeen , he said that those who attended the installation in Aberdeen the other day would be satisfied that the restoration of order was already accomplished , and from the promise he had received of support of influential Masons in the city he was confident that , with a little

firmness , and courteous and judicious handling , he would find that the Masons of Aberdeen city would be as good and as loyal supporters of Grand Lodge as it was possible to find among the whole of the Provincial ^ Grand Lodges of Scotland . The work was most interesting to him , and in Aberdeen he hoped he would some day be able to receive them , and that they should find that Aberdeen was of all

Provincial Grand Lodges the most in accord with the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Referring to the resignation of Lord Kintore , his lordship proposed that the Grand Recorder should be instructed to telegraph to Lord Kintore , expressing thanks for the kindness and courtesy of one who had been highly popular in all Degrees , congratulating his lordship on his appointment , and hoping that he would enjoy his life

abroad , and that they would again have the pleasure to see him on his return home . This was received with acclamation , and a telegram was at once despatched to Lord Kintore . Sir Knight ELLIOT , in replying to the toast of his health , as Grand Viceroy , said that for some time Scottish Masons had been discouraged by the condition of the foundation of

the Order—the state of Grand Lodge—but that now it was on a proper footing he was sure there would be more proper expression of true Masonic benevolence and charity , and that they would regard the Grand Lodge of England not as an example to be followed , but as a rival to the outstripped . The CHAIRMAN proposed "The Present and Past Officers

of the Grand Council , " and Sir Knight CRICHTON replied for the former , and Sir Knight MARTIN , of Auchindennan , for the latter . The other toasts were— "The Members of the Grand Senate , " ' * The Daughter Conclaves , " " Grand Lodge of Scotland , " and " The Guests . " Several songs were sung by members of the company , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Masonry In Canada.

MASONRY IN CANADA .

Recently , the two oldest Masons in Canada have bee . ) summoned to the Grand Lodge above . On the 26 th December ( St . Stephen's Day ) , Bro . S . Thompson died at the Old Men ' s Home , at London , Ontario . He was a native of Belfast , Ireland , was 99 years of age , and was a Mason for 73 years . He had been for some time cared

for by the brethren of St . John s Lodge , 20 9 , who undertook the arrangements for a Masonic funeral . On Christmas Eve , Bro . the Hon . Judge Badgley , Provincial Grand Master of Quebec , working under the English Constitution , died at the ripe age of 81 , at his residence in Montreal . A short sketch of the career of so eminent a brother will be interesting . He was born in the city of Montreal , in

1 S 07 , and admitted to the Bar in 1823 . At an early age he took an active part in public affairs . A staunch Conservative throughout his life , after his return from a trip to Europe | in 1 S 34 , he naturally sided with the authorities against the popular movement which he felt tended towards severing British connection . He was , however , at all times an earnest advocate of reform . With Hon . Peter McGill

he contributed largely to the establishment of a Protestant University . He saw the abolition of the seigniorial tenure and the union of the provinces , both of which reforms he had advocated . As a lawyer he had a lucrative practice . In 1 S 40 , he was appointed Commissioner ot Bankruptcy in 1844 , a Circuit Judge , and in 1847 was Attorney-General for Lower Canada , contesting Missisquoi successfully . In

1 S 51 , he opposed and defeated Mr . Larocque and Hon . L . J . Papineau , in Montreal . His tenure of office was pregnant of many good results for the country . On the breaking up of the old parties in 1 S 54 , he announced his retirement from public life , but , having been induced to run again in Montreal , he was defeated . In January , 1855 , he was raised to the Bench , where he greatly distinguished himself ,

until a few years since , when he retired . He always took an active interest in scientific and charitable organisations , and was at one time President of the Natural History and St . George ' s Societies . McGill and Lennoxville Universities both conferred on him the degree of LL . D . The Masonic record of our late brother shows that he was one of the most eminent and honoured members of the

Craft in the Dominion . He was initiated , passed , and raised in St . Paul ' s Lodge , Montreal , in 1824 . He was W . M . of his mother lodge nine times , and in 1850 was appointed Provincial Grand Master of the District , which appointment he held up to his death . It would be impossible in a short space to enumerate all our deceased brother did to advance the cause of Masonry , and to

retain the connection of the three English lodges with the Grand Old Mother Lodge of England . The funeral ?/ as not Masonic , as the late Judge's family wished it to be as private as possible ; still , the brethren assembled in St . Paul ' s Lodge room to the number of between 50 and 60 , and walked in procession , but without regalia , to their late brother ' s house , and then followed the hearse to the

cathedral . The solemn and impressive service of the Church of England was performed by the Right Rev . the Lord Bishop of Montreal and the Rev . Dr . Norton , rector of the cathedral . The coffin was quite covered with wreaths of beautiful flowers . The burial service over , the procession re-formed , and the remains were borne to Mount Royal Cemetery . Amongst those who attended the funeral were

Chief Justice Sir A . A . Dorion , Mr . Justice Davidson , Mr , Justice Cross , Mr . Justice Johnson , Bros . Lt .-Col . W . H . Hutton , P . M ., D . P . G . M . ; R . F . J . Brown , P . G . S . ; Hooper , W . M . St . Paul ' s Lodge ; Maynard , W . M . St . George ' s Lodge ; A . Page , W . M . St . Lawrence Lodge ; Canon W . H . Cooper , P . M . Harlesden Lodge , London , P . D . G . Chap ., and W . M . Spallumcheen Lodge , British Columbia ; and a number of officers and brethren of the

three English lodges . Arrangements had been made by the " three lodges " to hold installation banquets that evening , but in consequence of the death ot their revered Provincial Grand Master , all festivities were cancelled , and only the usual necessary work was performed . The officers for the ensuing year were installed by Bro . W . H . Hutton , D . P . G . M ., and are as follows :

Masonry In Canada.

ST . PAUL'S LODGE , No . 374 . Bros . Angus W . Hooper , W . M . ; W . Louis Sutherland , I . P . M . ; G . A . Kohl , S . W . ; Forbes Torrance , J . W . ; F . R . J . Brown , Treas . ; J . G . Grant , Sec ; W . Cassils , D . C ; H . M . Molson , S . D . ; W . Sutherland , M . D ., J . D . ; W . A . Caldwell , I . G . ; R . Hall , Tyler ; and J . Gauntlett , Afst . Tyler .

ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 440 . Bros . Wm . Maynard , W . M . ; W . II . Shaw , S . W . ; Isaac Walton , J . W . ; Wm . Ross , Treas . ; S . D . Price , Sec . ; D . Edwards , S . D . ; N . Sorrenskey , J . D . ; W . C Norman , D . of C . ; F . C . Miller , Chap . ; Alex . McLean and W . H . Brook , Stwds . ; G . T . Stump , I . G . ; Sam . Colbeck . Tyler ; and Representative Masonic Board of Relief , Wm . Ross .

ST . LAWRENCE LODGE , No . 640 . Bros . A . Page , W . M . ; Geo . W . Sadler , I . P . M . ; Wm . Smyth , S . W . ; T . J . Rutherford , J . W . ; A . W . Campbell , S . D . ; H . T . Sait , J . D . ; Wm . Carson , D . C ; F . Horton , I . G . ; Frank Smith , Chap . ; James Muir and W , B . Allen , Stwds . ; James Young , Treas . ; Wm . V . McNally , Sec . ; F . R . Clarke , Rep . to Masonic Board of Relief ; and Joseph Dixon , Rep . to Room Committee .-

Lord And Lady Henniker's Silver Wedding.

LORD AND LADY HENNIKER'S SILVER WEDDING .

The 25 th anniversary of Lord and Lady Henniker's wedding-day was celebrated at Thornham Hall on Monday , the 14 th ult ., in a manner befitting the interesting occasion . Almost the first event of the day was the planting in the west part of the gardens of an avenue of young oak trees , which it is hoped will make the happy event they are intended to commemorate historical . There were ten trees

in all—the one at the head of the road , on the right-hand side looking from the Hall , was planted by Bro . Lord Henniker himself , and the one on the left by Lady Henniker ; Lord Henniker ' s sons , in order of seniority , planted the remainder of the row on the right , and the young ladies the row on the left .

During the day Lord and Lady Henniker received large numbers of congratulatory letters from friends and from the Masonic lodges in various parts of the province over which Bro . Lord Henniker rules . At nine o'clock a deputation , representing the tenantry ,

assembled in the drawing-room , and were received by Lord and Lady Henniker and family . The deputation consisted of Mr . 1 homas Cracknell , Mr . T . W . Gaze , Mr . Alfred Preston , Mr . Gerald Smith , Mr . John Andrews , and Mr . W . Murton .

Mr . THOS . CRACKNELL , in a few well-chosen sentences , presented Lord and Lady Henniker with a beautifully illuminated address . The text was as under" To the Right Hon . Lord and Lady Henniker . " We , the undersigned tenants on your estate , desire to offer to your lordship , and also to your ladyship , our most sincere and hearty congratulations on your Silver Wedding .

We assure you that it affords us the greatest pleasure to have this opportunity of expressing our best wishes for your health and happiness , and we trust that your lives may long be spared to us , and that all classes of your tenantry may maintain and enjoy the same kind feeling that has subsisted amongst us for so many years . " This was signed by a very large number of tenants .

Bro . Lord HENNIKER , in reply , said :. My friends , I thank you , in Lady Henniker ' s name and my own , for your great kindness to us . I assure you I am very much touched by all the kindness we have received . Lady Henniker wishes me especially to thank the wives of the tenantry for the very handsome present they have made to her , and also to the servants for their kindness in presenting her with such beautiful

a gift . I have been pleased to receive a congratulatory _ address from my Masonic friends —the Provincial Grand Lodge and various , lodges in the province . We have also been much gratified by the kindness which has been shown to us by the people amongst whom it has been our lot to live for some years . We have tried to be of some little service to those around us

, and , although we are perfectly conscious of our own shortcomings , it is most gratifying to us to feel that you , at all events , think that we have tried to do our duty . I can hardly think it is 25 years since we were married in Westminster Abbey . I suppose that is because the time has been so happily spent . I and my family have had one of the greatest blessings possible in the best of wives and

the best ot mothers . She has made our joys brighter , and she has smoothed the sorrows and the roughnesses through which everyone must pass in this world . It would be wrong for me to say any more on this occasion . I am grateful to the Almighty for this inestimable blessing , and I thank you once more for your kindness to me this day . During the evening an address was received from the

Deputy Grand Master , and the Wardens , Officers , and members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk , expressing fraternal congratulations to their honoured and esteemed Provincial Grand Master and to Lady Henniker , and their earnest prayer that they might share the blessings of the G . A . O . T . U . for very many happy years . The wives and daughters of the tenantry presented Lady Henniker

with a very handsome gold and diamond bracelet as a token of their esteem and affection , and the servants at rhornham Hall presented her ladyship with a handsome pair of brushes , with silver backs engraved with Lady Henniker s initials , and surmounted by a coronet with the words "January 14 th , 18 S 9 , " underneath . A number of other handsome presents were received from friends and relations .

1 he handsome corridor was used as the ball-room , and presented a charming appearance . The splendid oak floor was highly polished , and formed a superb dancing surface . j ° iu na - y llluminat ' > wWdi is by means of a large candelabra in the centre , was supplemented by ornamental brass sconces on plush ground , holding oil lamps , which shed a brilliant light over the assembly . Howlett ' s wellknown band from Norwich was engaged for the occasion , and

performed a well-assorted programme in faultless style . The supper was served in the dining hall . The tables were laid with exquisite taste , and were resplendent with the magnificent pieces of plate presented to Lord Henniker and his father , or other members of the family , at different periods by the tenantry and others . Dancing , which commenced at half-past nine , was continued until between five and six o ' clock in the morning .