Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Bro . Logan was heartily received , and made an excellent speech , afterwards proposing "The Health of the P . M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . H . Maddison , " who responded in a humorous speech . The M . W . S . proposed several other toasts , which were

duly responded to ; between each songs were given by Bros . Hy . Maddison , Ness , Seymour , Bell , Accles , and others , and Bro . Accles gave several accounts of his travels in China , India , and America . A very happy evening was spent b y the brethren , which is always so at these charming gatherings .

BOLTON . *—St . Peter ' s Chapter ( No . 31 ) — This chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Institutestreet , on the 25 th ult . III . Bro . James D . Murray , so * * * , presided , assisted by his officers . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , I . G . North-Eastern District , was received under an arch of steel and saluted . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Several

letters apologising for inability to attend were received and read . Four out of the five candidates for perfection came up forthe Degree . E . and P . Bro . Nicholl was elected M . W . S ., and 111 . Bro . G . P . Brockbank re-elected Treasurer . 111 . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , on behalf of 111 . Bro . C . N . Beswick Royds , 33 ° , I . G . North-Western District , presented the chapter with his banner . 111 . Bro . C 1 . Banister , 33 , late

I . G . of the North , and now I . G . North-East District , presented his banner to the chapter . IU . Bro . Thompson , 30 ° , presented his banner to the chapter . A vote of thanks was most cordially recorded on the minutes to the illustrious brethren for their handsome presents . The chapter was then closed . The banquet was held in the dining hall , under the presidency of the M . W . S . After

grace , the M . W . S ., III . Bro . J . D . Murray , 30 , proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts in very suitable terms . 111 . Bro . C J . Banister responded to the toast of "The Supreme Council and Himself , " thanking them most kindly , and recommending all that were able to visit the head-quarters at 33 , Golden-square , also congratulating the brethren , and particularly III , Bro . Brockbank , 32 , who

had superintended the arrangement of their beautiful hall , and the different rooms in the building , which reflected the greatest credit on the good taste of that illustrious brother . Bro . Banister finished a neat speech by proposing " The Health of the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Murray , " who returned thanks in most suitable terms , afterwards proposing "The Health of the Members of the 32 and 31 ° , " which was

responded lo by 111 . Bro . Brockbank in an excellent speech . 111 . Bro . Thompson , 31 , also returned thanks for that Degree . The M . W . S . elect returned thanks for his health . E . and P . Bro . T . Morris , P . M . W . S ., returned thanks for "The P . M . VV . S . 's of the Chapter . "

The candidates each returned thanks for their health , which had been so kindly proposed , and promised to do all they could for the benefit of the chapter . Between each toast some excellent songs were given , and the last toast brought one of the most deli ghtful evenings to a close that has been spent , vvhich vvas greatly enhanced

by being in such a charming building , every appointment being to the _ satisfaction of all present . The hall is beautifully decorated with flags and banners , also with a handsome portrait , in oils , of 111 . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , full f . size , in the clothing of a Past Grand Officer of the Grand Lodge of England , and various other portraits .

DARLINGTON .-St . Cuthbert ' s Chapter ( No . 96 ) . —This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., III . Bro . John James Wilkes , 30 ° , assisted by his officers , at the Masonic Hall , Archer-street , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector General of the North-Eastern District was received under

an arch of steel . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . HI . Bro . Thos . Ness , 30 , was elected M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Hy . Maddison , 30 , re-elected Treasurer . Two candidates were proposed for perfection . Business of the

chapter being ended , and the minutes read , the chapter was closed . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 ; 111 . Bro . H . Maddison , 30 ; III . Bro . R . A . Luck , 30 " ; III . Bro . Thos . Ness , 30 ; and the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . J . J . Wilkes , 30 " ; retired under an arch of steel .

Royal And Select Masters.

Royal and Select Masters .

GRAND MASTER'S COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — This council met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on the 24 th ult . Among those present were Bros T Cubitt , T . I . M . ; T . Poore , P . T . I . M ., as D . M . ; Captain J . E . Anderson , P . T . I . M . ; George Kenning , T . Clark , Catterson , McDowall , N . Prower , M . A ., Roy , H . Harris T . C . Walls , P . T . I . M ., Recorder ; Baron de Ferreries , Robinson , Mills , and others .

The minutes of the previous council having been read , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Claridge , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most impressively admitted , received , and greeted as M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M . by Bro . Poore . Bro . G . Graveley was unanimously & f- ted r * . T I M ' Br 0 * F * Davis ° n , Treasurer ; and Bro . Mills , Sentinel . It was moved by Bro . Walls , seconded .

and carried unanimously , that the sum of five guineas be voted to the " Poore Testimonial Fund . " A vote of thanks having been passed to Bro . T . Cubitt , as T . I . M . during the past year , a vote of sympath y was passed to Bro . F . Davison for the great domestic loss he had recentlv suffered

by the demise of Mrs . Davison . Numerous apologies for non-attendance having been read , the council was closed in the Degree of Select Master , and thebrethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant to dine , under the genial presidency of the T . I . M . The usual toasts followed .

Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P , left Devonshire House , Piccadilly , on the 23 rd ult ., for Holker Hall , the Duke of Devonshire ' s seat , near Milnthorpe , to enjoy a few days' rest .

Bro . Fred . McCall Chambers ( No . 1638 ) announces his Annual Grand Evening Concert and Entertainment at the Eagle Assembl y Rooms , Wandsworth , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . The entertainment will commence at 8 . 0 p . m . ; carriages may be ordered for ii . op . m .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

CONSECRATION OF THE HORATIO SHIRLEY CONCLAVE , No . 5 . The consecration of the above conclave of this Degree took place on the 22 nd ult , at Sa , Red Lion-square , at the Masonic Hall . There were present amongst the Grand Officers Bros . Dr . I . Zacharie , Supreme Grand Ruler , and Head of the Order ; J . Lewis Thoma ** : , Deputy Ruler ;

C . F . Matier , VV . G . Lemon , F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , M . A ., Magnus Ohren , A . M . Broadley , Lennox Browne , F . H . Gottlieb , S . R . 4 ; Major George Lambert , C . Belton , E . Bowyer , W . J . Spratling , Grand Recorder , B . Sc . The conclave being duly opened , the following members vvere inducted in a most impressive manner by Bro . VV . J . Spratling , B . Sc , Grand Recorder , viz ., Bros . J . J . Pakes , John Read , E . Storr , C . B . Cooper , F . H . Weiss , W . " Weiss , J . J . Thomas , T . P . Dorman , D . Stroud , H .

Tipper , G . V . A . Scholfield , J . Stephens , H . P . Hay , F . Weiss , J . F . Wight , A . J . Potter , T . G . Robinson , E . J . Mills , and A . Walkley . All these members having been duly inducted , Bro . C . F . Matier consecrated the new conclave in that impressive manner in which this highly distinguished Mason always performs all the Masonic ceremonies . The consecration

having taken place , all but Grand Officers retired from the conclave . Several Grand Officers were then given past rank , and Bro . Horatio Henry Shirley , a well-known zealous Mason , was installed as first Supreme Ruler of this conclave named after him . The brethren being re-admitted , and having saluted the new Supreme Ruler , Bro . Shirley appointed his

officers as under , viz . : B : os . George Kenning , Councillor ; E . C . Mulvey , Guide ; Major P . J . Dunbar , Treas . ; J . J . Pakes , Sec ; John Read , Org . ; Edwin Storr , Stwd . ; C . B . Cooper , Chaplain and ist Vis ' ting Deacon ; F . II . Weiss , 2 nd Visiting Deacon ; W . Weiss , 3 rd Visiting Deacon ; J . J . Thomas , 4 th Visiting Deacon ; J . P . Dorman , D . of C . ; J . Stroud , Guarder ; H . Tipper ,

Asst . Stwd , ; and G . V . A . Scholfield , Asst . D . of C . Besides these are lay members , viz .: Bros . G . Pragnell , J . Stephens , F . C . James , H . P . Hay , A . J . Potter , T . G . Robinson , J . A . Robinson , J . F . Wight , F . Weiss , and E . J . Mills . Bro . A . Walkley vvas appointed Sentinel . Bro . A . M . Broadley delivered the oration after the consecration in masteily style , and Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , M . A ., Grand Chancellor of the Order , after the installation , gave

a most impressive address , expatiating on the ongin , tenets , and duties of the Order . The conclave was then closed , and thebrethren adjourned to the Duke's Room , Holborn Restaurant , where they sat down loan excellent banquet , served in Bro . T . J . Hamp ' s best style . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts a most enjoyable evening was spent . Bro . John Read , Org ., assisted by his amiable and accomplished wife and others discoursed sweet music . Miss Carrie Blackwell

gave some charming songs . Bros . T . G . Robinson , J . Stephens , and John Read * also obligingly favoured the company with some songs . In replying to the toast of "The Grand Officers , " Bro F . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C , delivered one of those effective speeches for which he is so celebrated , in which he almost surpassed himself . All the brethren present appeared

delighted with the Degree and the entertainment , and one and all expressed a hope that the Horatio Shirley Conclave might flourish under the rule of the much respected brother whose name it bears . All the Grand Officers were invited , but unfortunately Bros . General Randolph , C . B ., Hugh Sandeman , Sir Robt .

Harley , K . C . B ., G . C . M . G ., General J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., and J . Tilton vvere unavoidably prevented from being present , and also three members of the Horatio Shirley Conclave , viz .: Bros . G . Pragnell , F . C James , and J , A . Robinson , vvho vvill be inducted next meeting , on third Wednesday in May .

Jamaica.

Jamaica .

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . The half-yearly communication of the abjve District Grand Lodge , working under the English Constitution , was held on the 27 th January last , at the Friendly Lodge , Kingston , Bro . J . C MacGlashan , D . G . M ., presiding . There vvas an unusually large attendar . ee of brethren . Among these present ive observed the following

membersof District Grand Lodge , being Installed Masters Bros . H . Gaisia , R . S . Haughton , T . N . Augilar , C . L . Campbell , J . S . Campbell , G . DeMercado , G . M . Duff , W . Duff , C . M . Kerr , W . B . Gray , W . C . Hastings , Dr . 1 . VV . Anderson , J . Harris , A . H . Jones , J . McLean , VV . L . Mudon , C . W . Tait , J . E . Lyons , A . C Sinclair , R . A . Holwtll , E . X . Leon , J . Maynier , D . J . Motla , G . Mjers ,

VV . D . Smedmore , B . Stines , jun ., B . Bolton , J . M . Simpson , C . M . Sherlock , VV . Feurtado , E . J . Andrews , C . T . Burton , C . A . Solomon , A . E . Langley , M . Delgado , C . A . Smith , and H . Priest . There were also the following brethren members of Grand Lodge not installed Masters : Bros . Rev . G . C . Linton , Rev . R . Harding , H . E . Davis , J . E . Ovven , H . Ford , Rev . C . H .

Davis , S . Curphy , F . Briscoe , jun ., J . Brandon , J . H . Phillips , G . E . Bourke , with two visitcs , Bro . Captain Garnet , of the District Grand Lodgeof Gibraltar , and Bro . E . Ledward , of the Kingston Lodge . The representatives of the various lodges having been ranged under the banners of the respective lodges , the Grand Lodge entered in procession and the business of the

evening was proceeded with . The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER delivered an address , in which he carefully reviewed the progress of Masonic work in the district during the half year , and impressed upon the brethren the great need of harmony and cordial co-operation for the advancement of the Craft . Referring to the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee , he reported that the loyal

address of the Grand Lodge on the occasion had been graciously accepted by her Majesty , who was the Patron of our Order . The Grand Lodge of England had desired him to select a brother who should be the recipient of the Jubilee honour . It afforded him pleasure to select Bro . Henry Garsia , the senior Past Master of the oldest lodge in the district , upon whom he would confer Ihe rank of Past Deputy District Grand Master . This announcement

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was received with great marks of approval by thebrethren . Altertouchingon various other matters , the D . G . M . referred ' to the alarm that was felt throughout thecountry at the period of last communication at the threatened approach of cholera in our neighbourhood , and pointed out how grateful trie brethren should be to the Great Architect of the Universe for having mercifully spared our country from so direful an affliction .

The business on the agenda paper having been got through , the brethren were called upon to elect a Treasu rer for the ensuing year . Two brethren were nominated , Bro . E . X . Leon and Bro . J . Harris , the retiring incumbent of office . On a show of hands Bro . Leon was elected by a large majority . The D . G . M . stated that on his appointment to office he bad formed the determination to conduct the business of

the District in person for a time at least . On account of residing some distance from town , and as it might be inconvenient at times to reach him in cases of emergency , he had resolved to appoint a Deputy . His choice had fallen upon Bro . Haughton , who , apait from being his personal friend , was a brother of a good Masonic record . The announcement vvas received with applatne . The officers of the administration were installed as

follows : — Bro . R . S . Haughton , 354 D . D . G . M . „ George M . Duff , 207 D . S . G . W . „ John McLean , 1771 D . J . G . W . „ Rev . R . Harding , 1933 D . G . Chap . „ E . X . Leon , 207 D . G . Treas . „ VV . B . Gray , 1771 D . G . Reg .

„ I . VV . Anderson , M . D ., 1771 ... D . G . P . G . B . P . „ W . Duff , 20 7 ... D . G . Sec . „ G . P . Myers , 914 D . S . G . D . „ C . L . Campbell , 1933 D . J . G . D . „ G . DeMercado , 239 D . G . S . of VV . „ D . I . Motia , 239 D . G . D . C . „ H . Priest 354 D . A . G . D . C . ,, W . D . Smedmore , 914 .., ... D . G . Swd . Er . „ I . M . Simpson , 207 D . G . Std . Br . „ J . S . Campbell , 914 D . A . G . Std . Br . „ B . Bolton , 1836 D . G . Org . „ R . A . W . Holwell D . A . G . Sec . „ E . J . Andrews , 1933 D . G . P . J . E . Lyon 239 D . A . G . P .

„ , ,, C M . Sherlock , 207 ~ ) ,, C . A . Solomon , 239 j „ A . E . Langley , 207 J-D . G . St . vds . „ C . A . Smith , 1 S 73 j „ Dr . J . H . Peck , 1933 J „ George Magnus D . G . Tyler . Grand Lodge vvas then closed .

Annual Festival Of The Emulation Lodge Of Improvement.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT .

The Annual Festival of this renowned lodge of instruction took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 24 th ult ., when the late Lord Mayor , Alderman Sir Reginald Hanson , presided . Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D ., President of the Board of General Purposes , as usual on these occasions , was the working Master , and the work of the evening was the Second Lecture . The following brethren assisted Bro . Fenn to work the various Sections : — ist Section by Bro . C E . Cassal , J . D . 1415 , 1974 .

2 nd „ „ J . J . Black , I . P . M . and Sec . 1564 . 3 rd „ „ VV . S . Lee , I . P . M . 176 S , and P . M . 1201 . 4 th „ „ C . W . A . Trollope , P . M . 1 S 26 . 5 th „ „ J . E . Terry , S . W . 1 964 . Criticism would be superfluous ; all that can be said of the work is that it was perfect . At the close of the work , Sir REGINALD HANSON proposed a cordial vote of thanks

to those brethren who had assisted the W . M . in working the Sections of the Second Lecture . It had been a matter of great pleasure and instruction to those present tohear this working of the Sections , and he vvas sure that his proposition vvould be received vvith unanimity by all the brethren present , Bro . SIMPSON , P . G . Chap ., seconded the proposal ,

vvhich was carried unanimously . Bro . FENN , in reply , said that it was usual for the Master in the chair to return thanks for this vote . He could hardly understand why , he thought that the brethren who had assisted him in the Lecture were really the working officers . Those brethren must be greatly gratified by the praise that had been bestowed upon them , f heir only object was to

give satisfaction to their audience . A considerable number of proposals for membership were given in by visiting brethren , and the lodge was then closed down in the Three Degrees , and the brethren then adjourned to the adjoining tavern , where an excellent supper was provided , at which Sir Reginal Hanson presided . After supper the customary loyal and Masonic toasts

weie proposed and duly honoured by the company present . After the toast of "The Queen and the Craft" had been drunk , the CHAIRMAN next proposed "The Health of the M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales , " who he said vvas at present away taking a little relaxation , which from time to time became necessary , because from having occupied the position of Lord Mayor he could appreciate the strain ot

caused by constant association with a great variety events ; and therefore he looked upon the Piince of Wales in this respect as a sort of perpetual Lord Mayor , ihe difference between'them being that the Lord Mayor dunr . o his year of office never got a holiday . Their thanks weie certainly due to the Grand Master who had done so mucri for Freemasonry in following in the footsteps ot nis

ancestors . , .. The CHAIRMAN next proposed " The Health of tne Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He had some difficulty in speaking of the Grand Officers because he was a fas ' Grand Officer himself , though he had never been a P jl " Grand Officer . He vvould associate the name ot are . Simpson , Past G . Chap ., with that toast , not only m "'

capacity of Chaplain , but also as a worthy Mason . Bro . SIMPSON , P . G . Chap ., in replying , said tnau amidst the natural modesty which their Worshipful wast in the chair had exhibited in reference to his position , a amidst the efficiency he found around him , in the mio **** . admirable Grand Officers , who were far more w ° " J' a address them than he ( Bro . Simpson ) was , be » difficulty in returning thanks for this toast . At '" r n ( j time he begged to return the grateful thanks of the uia