Craft Masonry.

,. ( ers , AU would agree that Bro . Phillips had been a good Master ; his delivery of il , e ritual was perfect ; his general administration of the lodge was highly successful ; j ( ,, 5 speeches commendably brief . As one of the founders , the W . M . in retiring / cm 'he chair would still continue to take a great . interest in the welfare of the -fhe W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Emblin for his kind remarks , the officers and brethren for the assistance they had given him , and the way they had received the least- If his humble efforts had met with their approval he was satisfied . The W . M . then said he had the pleasure of proposing what was really the toast of

( lie evening— " The W . M . Elect . It was the unanimous wish of the founders that Hro . Klingenstein should be the first W . M . Unfortunately , at that tine Bro . Klingencttin contemp lated taking a long voyage , and could not accept the ollice . As thev could not have him then , they had patiently waited until now , and , he was sure , they all 1 ircciated the fact that he has consented to fill the ollice so unanimously conferred upon him . They would learn much from such an experienced Master , who would give iddilional dignity to the office and the lodge . Thi- toast was drunk with great enthusiasm .

Urn . W . Klingenstein , P . M . 73 and 1540 , Trea ? ., in responding to the foast said : Worship ful Master , Officers , and brethren , —I am much obliged for the elegant terms in whieh \ ou have proposed my health and the cordial way it has been received , lt is , y gratifying to be proposed to the highest ollice in a lodgeof good men , but especially 01 when that good feeling is expressed by those with whom 1 am in elaily contact . I hope vim have done well in selecting me , at all events I will do my best . ( Hro . Bullock inxioii-dy , what about the ladies night with a bachelor VV . M . ) ? Bro . Klingenstein , well j will do my ^ * f ° r ^> ' also , lhe ladies' night does not consist of the VV . M . alone , 1 'hall set the assistance of the ladies of my family and ( with a merry twinkle ) perhaps « c shall succeed .

"The Past Masters" was responded to by Bro . Bullock , the first W . M . and Treasurer elect ( who appeared in great good form . ) After thanking the brethren for the honour confencd upon him by electing him to succeed Bro . Klingenstein as Treasurer , remarked that it was the duty of Past Masters to devote their time to the lodge , and give lhe W . M . that assistance and support they had themselves becn so glad to receive ; he iiould not make a long speech as he could see Bros . Ransford and Emblin were bubbling over with eli quence .

Bro . Ransford , P . P . G . S . B ., fairly boiled over with a fervid appeal for votes for that most deserving of cases , A . D . Eales , aged eight years , son of Bro . Robert Eales , P . M . 1 ^ 13 , P . P . G . P . Middx ., who died leaving a widow and nine children . Bros . Unsworth , VV . M . ysy ; Brmmswod , P . M . 1 S 0 ; and E . Wolff responded for "Tie Visitors , " after which the flow of eloquence and grape juice , mingled with sriaiUling anecdote and a lively selection of songs and recitations , contributed by Bros . Kalis , J- ' Van Gelder , W . H . Lowry , Brounswod , O . C . Moore , and others , gently ineamlerid on Ihrouph "The Officers , " " Thc Secretary , " and rlouds of smoke to the filer ' s loast , which brought a most successful meeting anel enjoyable evening to a close .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Stamford Lodge , No . 14 S . The regular meeting was held on Monday , the 21 st ult ., at the Toivn Hall , Altrincham . In the absence of Bro . E . G . Parker , W . M ., Bro . Fred Broadsmith , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., took the chair . Bro . Richardson , S . W ., was elected as W . M . forthe ensuing year , and Bro . J . Furguson , P . P . A . G . Sec , Treasurer . On a notice of motion by Bro . iiroadsmith , seconded by Bro . R . Newhouse , P . G . D ., P . G . Sec , the sum of five guineas

was voted as a donation to ( he Mark Benevolent Fund and five guineas to ( hc Cheshire lducational Institution . The candidate for advancement not being able to be present , llro . Fred Broadsmith kindly corsented to read a most instructive and interesting paper , dialing with the ancient history of Freemasonry , which was listened to with pleasure and admiration of such a deep-studied subject . At the conclusion , a heaity vote of thanks was occoided to Hro . Bioadsmith , which vvas carried with applause .

The following were present , in addition to those already named , Bros . S . Thompson , I' . M . ; Wm . Ramsden , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Stanley Deibyshire , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; T . Nicholson , P . P . G . S . ; A . W . Boucher , J . O . ; G . Sam Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . Org . ; A . Huxley , j . Davenport , C . D . Higginbotham , A . II . Fray , and G . II . Hollins .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , l-Teet-streel , on Thursday , He ?| th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . S . II . Parkhouse , P . M ., as W . M . ; G . VV . Laiter , S . VV . ; P . Monson , P . M ., as J . W . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., G . S ., M . U . j T . Rossdale , J . O . j J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; Copt . T . C Walls , P . M , - «' . ; J . M . Huish . P . M . ; and S . Ellis , Tyler . In consequence ofthe recent death of llro . Hill Wadham , I . P . M , the lodge was in mourning .

I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Larter , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., Bro . J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treis ., and Bro . S . Kills , Tjler . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dr . II . Kiallrnark , P . G . S ., W . M ., 3 nd a Past Master's jewel voteel to him . A vote of condolence was proposed by Bro . " arlihiuse , P . M ., seconded by Bro . HuLli , P . M ., and carried with many expression of repret , to the widow of the late Bro . Wadham , I . P . M , and the Secretary was directed to forward the same to Mrs . Wadham . Apologies far non-attendince were received mm Bros . Dr . Kiallrnark , VV . M . ; E . W . Beard , J . W . ; F . C . Frye , P . M . ; Dr . locock , P . M . ( hon . member ); and others . The lodge was then closed . Refreshment followed labour . The W . M . in the chair , Presided in a most genial manner .

Consecration Of The Beach Lodge, No. 2622.

CONSECRATION OF THE BEACH LODGE , No . 2622 .

The Horns Tavern , Kennington , was Ihe scene of great activity on "cdneiday , when the Beach Lodge , No . 2622 , the membership of which w " j wc believe , be restricted to those connected with the railway interest , was consecrated . The event had been looked forward to for some time past , and when the time fixed lor the ceremony was at hand , the brethren assembled in considerable force in order to witness so important an event . The

' ma Secretary , upon whom devolved , as is usually the case with new -onclon lod ges lhe duty of ushering the new lodge into existence , was the p ° " secrating Officer , and was assisted in his task by Bros . George liverett , ^ . Treas ., as S . W . ; ] . H . Matthews , P . D . G . D . C , as J . W . ; the Rev . J- S . Brownri gg , P . G . Chap ., as Chaplain ; Frank Richardson , P . G . I ) ., as

"• y ; and Ernest St . Clair , A . G . D . C , as I . G . k . Lod ge having been opentd in the three Degrees , lhe G . SECRETARY nell y addressed the meeting on the object for which they were met

toj > "er , and the petition and warrant having been read and the founders ] / K signified their approval of the ofiicers named in the latter , the Nit ' ' ^ K 0 WNR , GG delivered one of his brief but telling orations on the lure and Princi ples of Freemasonry . ! 1 ns ceremony of consecration was then proceeded wilh , ancl thc lodge I G " '' jS been dedicated and constituted , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . i A- ' , aster of Hants and the Isle of Wierht , was installed as thc first

Wor-\ V \! "' ast « r- After the customary proclamations and salutations , the p ^ . a Ppointed his ofiicers , the most important being Bros . R . Lingley , * ve ' ' 381 , as Senior Warden , and H . Almond , as Junior Warden , who Bro " i ? " ! the warrant ; and IJro . J . Letchford , P . M ., as Secretary . v , ' . , . H'ggs , P . M ., who had ' been previously elected as Treasurer , 0 '" vested with the insignia of his oflice , and votes of thanks to the

Consecration Of The Beach Lodge, No. 2622.

Grand Secretary and the rest of the Consecrating Officers hiving been passed by acclamation and acknowledged , a Committee was appointed to frame by-laws , and several propositions for initiation and joining having been handed in , the lodge was closed and the brethren dined together . The musical arrangements were in charge , of Bro . Frank S jvinford , and among those present were Bros . John Aird , M . P ., P . P . G . D ., and H . Sadler , Grand Tyler ; in addition to the majority of thc founders , of which the

following is a complete list : Bros . W . W . B . Beach , P . G . M . Hauls ; R . Linglev , P . M . anil M . E . Z . ; T . Higgs , P . M . ; J . Letchford , P . M . ; M . M . Dodge , P . M . and P . G . P . Surrey ; Ii . Milts , P . M . and P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; II . Almond , H . Spooner , A . Lundie , P . M . ; S . Rumbelow , W . W . Allan , ll . Sweeting , II . Lemon , W . Hammond , F . IT . Larkham , W . F . P . Holgate , P . M . and 33 D . F . C .: W . F . P . Tipper , J . Davis , P . M . ; J . P . Leach , C . Long , C Coleman , and W . Wickens . We congratulate the hrethten on the success of the proceedings and trust the Beach Lodge may have a long and prosperous career .

Consecration Of The Blackpool Rose Croix Chapter, No. 136.

CONSECRATION OF THE BLACKPOOL ROSE CROIX CHAPTER , No . 136 .

This unique and interesting ceremony took place on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Victoria Hotel , Blackpool , under the direction of III . Bro . Thos . Forrester , M . W . S ., the preliminary arrangements and the furnishing

of the chapter , which were most elaborate , had been carried out in a most perfect manner and left nothing to be de-sired . The Supreme Council in atlendance were 111 . Bros . Col . le Gendre N . Starkie , Grand Capt . of Guirds , 3 . 5 '; J- H . Matthew , Grand Chamberlain , 33 "; Col . A . B . Cook , Inspector General , 33 ° ; Sir George D . Harris , S . P . K . S ., 32 ° ; and Capt . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Ro \ ds , Inspector-General , 3 ; .

The candidates attended 31330 to have the Degress conferred to the 17 th , which ceremony was performed by the Most III . Bro . Sir George I ) . Harris , Grand G . D . C , T , , ' . The ceremony of consecration subsequentl y followed . The Supreme Grand Council , 33 , entered and were received by the Princes under an arch of sled .

ihe M . P . S . GKAND COAI . VANWKR assumed his position and addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The ceremony throughout was conducted with the high dignity appertaining to this High and Supreme Degree . The GRAND CHANCELLOR called upon III . Bro . Capt . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds to install the M . W . S . designate , who was presented by the Grand Director of Ceremonies and dul y placed on thc throne aud saluted .

At the conclusion of the ceremony , the M . W . S . thanked the Consecrating Oilicers for their services that day , and expressed his pleasure at the magnificent manner everything had been performed by them , terminating his remarks by proposing they should bacome honorary members of this chapter , which was accepted by all , followed by most gracious remarks from Bros . Col . Li : GENDRE N . STARKIE , J . H . MATTHEWS , and Sir GEO . D . HARRIS .

lhe musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Dr . C . H . Whitaker , iS " , who presided at the organ and subsequentl y as accompanist at the banquet . The following brethren were founders , who all wore a most beautiful iSct . gold jewel specially designed for the occas on : E . and P . Bros . Thos . Fonester , 18 "; Albert B . Lamm , iS "; Edmund Taylor , iS '; J . E . Hargreaves , 18 , Whittaker Bond , iS "; Wm . Longbottom , 16 "; and R . 11 . S . Butterworth , 18 " .

The oilicers for the ensuing year are Bros . Thos . Forrester , M . W . S . ; Whittaker Bond , ist General ; Edmund Taylor , 2 nd General ; W . Loncbottom , Grand Marshal ; Albert B . Lamm , Raphael ; Robert II . S . Butterworth , Heiald ; T . Forrester , Treas . ; | . E . Hargreaves , Capt . of Gd . ; Henry Harrison , Recorder ; and John \ Vray , D . C .

Bro . Lockstone , the manager of the Victoria Hotel , had been very successful in providing a most recherche banquet , which all seemed entirely to enjoy . 111 . Bro . Forrester , M . W . S ., presided , with his usual geniality , which

made every brother happy around him . The consequence was that during the toast list many short , but pithy and witty speeches were made , and lhe pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced b y songs and glees given by Bros . j . 11 . Greenwood , Seymour Jackson , J . W . Clough , and J . S . Dei by shire .

During the evening a most beautiful silver loving-cup was presented to the chapter by III . Bro . Thomas Forrester , the first M . W . S . There were present , in addition to those already mentioned , as visitors and candidates : Bros . J . Stanley Derbyshire , iS ° , and Geo . Sam Smith , iS ' , of Humphrey Chapter ; Dr . G . H . Whitaker , iff , 31 ; and Sonrner Fisher .

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