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Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
FESTIVAL AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE . Thc annual summer festival in behalf of the Benevolent Fund of Grand Mark Lodge was held on Friday , 28 th ult ., at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , when a full attendance of brethren and ladies testified to the interest which is taken by the members
of this ancient degree in the prosperity of Grand Lodge . The chair was taken by Bro . J . C . Parkinson , G . J . W ., and among the other brethren present were the Grand Master ( Rev . G . R . Portal ) , Colonel Burdett , George Elliot , M . P ., Rev . D . Shaboe , Rev . Thos . Robinson , T . Meggy , O . Hansard , Fraser Rae , F . Davidson , R . Spencer , Eugene Cronin , S .
Rosenthal , R . J . Spiers , F . Bmckes , H . W . Binckes , Magnus Ohren , Joseph Wright , Glover , W . Roebuck , Hanson , Dibdin , M . Ray , T . Wynne , L . Bigg , H . Massey , & c . The banquet was served in beautiful style by Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , under the superintendence of Mr . Coates .
After the usual loyal toasts , Bro . Parkinson , who addressed the company throughout as "ladies and brethren , " remarked , in proposing " The health of the Grand Master of the Mark Degree " : History is not wanting in salient examples of able Churchmen who have also been leaders in secular life—of
ministers of religion who have also been powerful officers of state . In Freemasonry , the theory and sound practice of which embrace the broad elementary truths of religion , and which is yet an organization rejoicing in secular aims and conferring temporal benefits , there is , I think , a special
appropriateness in the fact of a clergyman being elected by the free votes of his brethren to fill the leading place among them . ( Hear , hear . ) I believe we have no less than ten clergymen of thc Church of England among our company to-night ; and it seems to me that we see the two sides of
Freemasonry blended very happily when we find ministers of religion busying themselves with its working details , and that those reverend brethren afford to the outer world convincingproof that there is nothing in our Order which is inimical to man ' s highest and holiest interests . ( Cheers . ) In the Reverend Grand
Master of thc Mark Degree , wc have a brother greatly gifted with the ruling or administrative faculty ; one who learnt the art of governing in the cold shade of opposition , and who did not forget the precious lesson when thc opportunity came for him to wield power . Our Grand Master brought .
moreover , to the discharge of his high trust a mind skilled in controversy , stored with classical knowledge , ancl exercised in the most sacred of functions —that of assuaging thc sorrows and guiding the aspirations of the human soul . Need I add that our Grand Master came to us possessed of a strong
will , ardent convictions , indomitable courage , and a goodly stock of shrewd , hard common sense ? These be promising qualities out of which to evolve a prosperous reign , and as your mouthpiece , and in your name , I beg to thank our Grand Master for his judicious and constitutional rule , and at the same
time call upon you to drink bumpers to his health . ( The toast was enthusiastically received . ) The G . M ., in reply , said that he had endeavoured , while holding his high position , to conciliate , as far as possible , everyone whom lie had conic in conl . net with . But what had given him as much pleasure as
anything else during his Mastership was the knowledge that he had been the first to inaugurate these happy meetings at which the ladies and the brethren sat down together to banquet . Whether the practice might profitably be extended to Masonry he would not attempt to say , but it was nt all times pleasant
to think that such happy reunions , took place in Masonry . ( Applause . ) Brother Colonel Burdett replied for the Grand Officero . In proposing "Success to the Mark Benevolent Fund , " Bro . Parkinson said : Ladies and Brethren ,
I now pass to the toast of thc evening , and in asking you to drink it heartily , I propose to explain briefly why wc arc here , who wc arc , what wc claim , and to what we aspire . It has been asked , What is Mark Masonry ? Whit does thc Mark Degree mean ? Is it something different to Freemasonry ?
Is it opposed to Freemasonry ? These problems are , happily , very easy of solution . This Mark Degree , the existence and usefulness of which vie celebrate to-night , is composed exclusively of men who being Freemasons already , and having the ritual , thc traditions , the objects , and thc privileges
of their order deeply at heart , associate together tinder a distinct banner , but without abating one iota of their loyalty to ihe supreme rulers of the Craft , without renouncing a single privilege , and certainly without jeopardising a solitary landmark ,
( Laughter and cheers . ) But for the better compre- ; hension of the position of Mark Masonry nnd its relation to that general Freemasonry to which all Mark Masons necessarily belong . I will venture to draw upon an experience I acquired in a recent tour in tb , e gast , Jh ? r ? , in « jn ; icrit Egypt , that land oj
Mark Masonry.
mystery and old renown , side by side with hoary monuments of antiquity , laving the yellow sands wherein these have for thousands of years found a resting-place and a home , their original purposes doubtful , and thc very names of their authors forgotten—runs the most famous of canals . In that strange country the enterprise of man has , as you
know , pierced the desert ancl turned a peninsula into an island . Over thc arid waste , where the camel and the ibis , the Bedouin and the jackal , have held uninterrupted sway through thc long grey centuries , argosies from every sea now make stately progress ' . Science has triumphed , the waters of two oceans are united ; and the benefits to humanity ancl to civilisation will be incalculable . Let this Suez canal
then , stand for general Freemasonry , bearing on its broad bosom rich freights , knitting thc nations of thc earth moie closely together , bringing about a more cordial understanding between those separated by time and space , and performing the god-like function of promoting peace on earth , good-will
towards men . But running side by side with this g lorious artificial sea , is another ancl smaller stream , created by thc same agencies , reaching thc same points , of service to the same mariners , and marking its progress through the sandy way by a line of tender foliage always beautifully fresh and green . This bears tite attractive title—a title in which lancv
traces some of the poetic imagery of thc East—of the " Sweet Water Canal , " and consists of a pure and refreshing stream , which was brought through the desert artificially when the works of thc more important canal were being carried out , and which brought smiling vegetation , luxuriant gardens , and
the goodly fruits of thc earth m its tram . If wc adopt an image not tinfrcqtiently used by the theologian , and speak of the world as a desert—if we claim for general Freemasonry the beneficent powers and objects of that link which lias made East and West one—then we may , 1 think , fairly
regard Mark Masonry as the smaller stream , running peacefully side by side with its more powerful neighbour , interchanging benefits , never obtruding itself , but still welcoming heartily all who choose to partake of its refreshing waters . The Mark Benevolent Fund , which we are celebrating now , upon
which the presence of so many fair ladies sheos a benign influence , and particulars of which will be read to you by our Bro . Binckes , is the line of tencict foliage , marking thc benefits conferred by this degree on those who have been overtaken in the desert , nnd who , parched ancl weary , arc sorely in need of
sustenance and help . ( Applause . ) We hope , by your favour , to increase our means of usefulness this evening , and I will just add that what this fund gives it gives quickly . There is no waiting , no inquisitorial sifting of necessities ; but directly we are satisfied that a brother is deserving nnd in need , we
render him all thc assistance onr means allow . Ladies and Brethren , confident of your sympathy and support , I give you "Success to thc Mark Benevolent Fund . " ( Loud applause . ) Bro . Binckes also advocated the claims of tbe Fund , and announced that the Stewards' list
amounted to more than £ 100 . Bro . Spiers returned thanks on behalf of the Grand Stewards of thc Festival . Bro . Magnus Ohren , G . M . O ., proposed "Thc health ofthe Ladies . " He said that he felt a feather had been placed in his cap by the toast the
Chairman had done him thc honour lo entrust him witha toast which should make the heart of any Mason beat with pride to have to propose it in the presence of so ninny of his Masonic sisters— " The Ladies , ' who had that day attended in such large numbers to grace their festive board . He believed thc Grand
Mark Festival had become popular with Ihe laches from thc fact that they could sit at the banquet table with their husbands and frirmls . wiih . ill the pleasure and enjoyments of a private party . Some brethren might think they were but toasting their wivesthemselves- —but thev must remember thev ivrc
toasting them collectively , wives and sisters . lie would also assure lhc ladies that the Masons present —particularly thc Mark Masons—were delighted to meet them on that occasion , and he trusted they would be able to attend many such happy gatherings .
Thc toast was received with much aiiniausp . and was ably responded to by Bro . Ray on behalf of thc ladies . During thc evening the company were entertained with some charming singing bv Miss Alice Fairman ,
who was assisted by some amateurs of considerable ability- -kind volunteers for ihe occasion . Thc musical arrnngemcnls were under the superintendence of Bro . F . Davidson . The dinner and all the arrangements met with warm enconiums .
THK ANN-CAT . FESTIVAL OF -nrr . DOMATIC LonGF , No . 177 .- —In our report of this festival last week it was stated that Bro . Foulger . the Immediate Past Master , proposed the first toast , " The Health of H . M . the Queen . " This is incorrect ; it should have been Uro , J , Walford , the \ V , Master .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE C R A F T .
SIKTROPOLITAX . South M / Wlese . v lo . fy ; X > . S 58 . -An "Emergency " was held at Beaufort House , WalJinm Green , on Thursday se ' nnnight . The W . M ., ]! ro . Wellsman , presided , and the lodge having been opened in the three degrees , Bros . Singleton and Egan . were raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . Uro . RadeliiTe , Treas ., then look the i / avel . and
passed Bro . Crane 10 the degree of F . C . Tlie W . M . having resumed the chair initiated Mr . Thomas Ward , Assistant Secretary of the London Free . nnd Open Church Assoc ' ation , aud Mr . AVilliam Blnn Icll , Surge-on , into ' . lie mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
PROVINCIAL . LIVKKI-OOL . —Everton I . oaj , ; No . S 23 . — This body of " . indent frcn and accepted Masons" assembled for the duties of thc lodge at the Temple , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 19 th nit ., the chief business being tlic installation of the W . M .-elect , Brother T . 1 ) . Pierce . The ntli'lirlani-.-. of bv . i'lir ^ ll ii-n ; m-iti-i ,: *?! .- Inrirn . ii , a -i-in-iiKr .: !
them were a large number of visitors .. Tint lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes cf ihe previous meeting weire read and , after some discussion , agreed to . Bro . I'icrce was subsequently installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony of installation being performed by Bvo . Samuel Haynes , I . P . M ., in a very effective and impressive manner . The following officers were then
invested bv the ncwlv-chuired W . M .: —Bros . ] os . Holland , S . W . ; William Boulton , J AV . ; Wm . John " l . uiil , Treas . ; Joseph Sharp , Sec : William Goitre !! , S . I ) . ; Thomas Shaw . J . D . ; Win . Wilson , J . G . ; Alfred T . Lone , S .. S . ; Jno . Houlding and T . Evans , J . S . ; T . Ashmore , I' . IU ., D . C ; II . Ashmore , Choirmaster ; John Carter , Org . ; The W . . Master afterwards gave lhc first degree to three
gentlemen in a manner which augurs well for the efficiency of his services during his year of office . In the course of the evening he al .-u presented a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Haynes , for llio highly satisfactory and admirable manner in which he had fulfilled I lie duties of the chair which he had just passed , by which he had maintained the harmony , good feeling , and prosperity of
the lodge . —In reply , Bro . Haynes thanked the , brethren fjr their substantia ! remembrance of h ' n services , and assured them lie would conlimie to maintain and advance the position and well-being ofthe lodge .- —Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and two applicau ' ons for relief were granted . The brethren were then called from lain nu-to refreshment , ar . d during tlie merry gathering a
number of loyal , palriotic , and Masonic toasls were given and responded to with great enthusiasm , the proceedings being greatly enlivened , by tlic line harmony for which the lodge is famous . Bro . J . Skeaf , W . M ., presided at tlie pianoforte . We may add lliat the lodge dining ihe past year lias greatly prospered , increasing both in the " quantity and quality" of its members .
Mmw . KSKX . —Iltirnno / . Oiiiy , Xo . 1310 . —The final meeting of the session was held on Tuesdnv last at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . The W . M ., B 10 . G . Pymm , with his accustomed abilily raised Brothers W . Spells and W . Batchelor ( n 7 S ) . A P . M . ' s jewel wns voted lo I he retiring W . M ., Bro . Pymm . Bro . W . II . Green , S . \\\ , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . John Coutts , G . 1 ' ., was re-elected Treasurer . The
Tylers cleelion was deferred until lhc installation meeting in May next . There were present , besides those named , Bros . W . J I . Green , S . W . : IC . Harper , J . W . ; Couils , Treas .-, Ji ' rcdk . Wahcs , Sec . ; S . Home-. vood , S . D . ; j . Harrison , I . li ., J- ' . Harrison , W . S . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; W . Spells , | . A . Martin , K . Uawson , T . Brewer , Me . Visitors ; lAs . G . S . Kllioil ( 7 . 49 ) , K . V . Hartley ( 77 S ) , V . ' . Batchelor ( 117 S ) . I \ efic-, him-nt followed labour .
RO VAL A R C If . MF . TitoroUTAN . r , ritorv : e CA / . : ' . ' . X >' . . - .. •— Tbe regular r . v-eling of thir . chapter was Held at r re-masons' Hall , on l- ' iidnv , th- ; 14 I 11 lilt . Prc .-c'H : Collins . John Strap ]' . ' / .. ; Jas . (" err , II .: lames G ! i'U ! -,.. r . J . : ' Ma ' -i-i , Oim ¦»' . K . : 'il . Wilson .
- > . : L . Crumble , " . / ... Irr . is .: ( . hurra and i ' anni-ier . Visitors : Comps . ( . ' . Bus ' ie ( Chap ' . cr ? .-: } , John Bobbins ( 452 ) . Jleiiry Bridges ( 2 ' n ) , and Samp-on 1 ' eiicr ( j ) . The chapter being opened , ihe companions pioci- < ded lo lake ihe ballot for Bro . G . N . Sira-. vbiiilge , o ( Briiannie Lodge , Xo . 33 , which was favourable . The audit repoit was then read and confirmed , showing a balance of , A'l - •- •' d . The election of officers for ihe cn-uing year was then
proceeded Willi and resulted as follows : Comps . Glegg , / .. ; Glaisher , II . ; Ohren , j . ; A . G . Chinch , B . S ., Ao appointed as his assistants Comps . Turner and I'adden . Comp , Speight was re-elecled J . inilor . A VA / . ' s jewel was voted to Coin ]) . Strapp . The chapter was then closed and the companions adjonrned to the Crystal Palace to dine , where ihey were joined by many oilier companions and a very excellent dinner was enjoyed by all present .
" MOIIF . than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , wns given up by my physician ns ' past cure . ' I was th n induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from thc time I began the use of it thc child rapidly got better , and is now strong and health-,- . —J WIN . ST . WI . F . V . 10 , IVki ' tllc-st . , L' pool , j an , 18 G 9 . -To P , D . ia Son , '
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Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
FESTIVAL AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE . Thc annual summer festival in behalf of the Benevolent Fund of Grand Mark Lodge was held on Friday , 28 th ult ., at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , when a full attendance of brethren and ladies testified to the interest which is taken by the members
of this ancient degree in the prosperity of Grand Lodge . The chair was taken by Bro . J . C . Parkinson , G . J . W ., and among the other brethren present were the Grand Master ( Rev . G . R . Portal ) , Colonel Burdett , George Elliot , M . P ., Rev . D . Shaboe , Rev . Thos . Robinson , T . Meggy , O . Hansard , Fraser Rae , F . Davidson , R . Spencer , Eugene Cronin , S .
Rosenthal , R . J . Spiers , F . Bmckes , H . W . Binckes , Magnus Ohren , Joseph Wright , Glover , W . Roebuck , Hanson , Dibdin , M . Ray , T . Wynne , L . Bigg , H . Massey , & c . The banquet was served in beautiful style by Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , under the superintendence of Mr . Coates .
After the usual loyal toasts , Bro . Parkinson , who addressed the company throughout as "ladies and brethren , " remarked , in proposing " The health of the Grand Master of the Mark Degree " : History is not wanting in salient examples of able Churchmen who have also been leaders in secular life—of
ministers of religion who have also been powerful officers of state . In Freemasonry , the theory and sound practice of which embrace the broad elementary truths of religion , and which is yet an organization rejoicing in secular aims and conferring temporal benefits , there is , I think , a special
appropriateness in the fact of a clergyman being elected by the free votes of his brethren to fill the leading place among them . ( Hear , hear . ) I believe we have no less than ten clergymen of thc Church of England among our company to-night ; and it seems to me that we see the two sides of
Freemasonry blended very happily when we find ministers of religion busying themselves with its working details , and that those reverend brethren afford to the outer world convincingproof that there is nothing in our Order which is inimical to man ' s highest and holiest interests . ( Cheers . ) In the Reverend Grand
Master of thc Mark Degree , wc have a brother greatly gifted with the ruling or administrative faculty ; one who learnt the art of governing in the cold shade of opposition , and who did not forget the precious lesson when thc opportunity came for him to wield power . Our Grand Master brought .
moreover , to the discharge of his high trust a mind skilled in controversy , stored with classical knowledge , ancl exercised in the most sacred of functions —that of assuaging thc sorrows and guiding the aspirations of the human soul . Need I add that our Grand Master came to us possessed of a strong
will , ardent convictions , indomitable courage , and a goodly stock of shrewd , hard common sense ? These be promising qualities out of which to evolve a prosperous reign , and as your mouthpiece , and in your name , I beg to thank our Grand Master for his judicious and constitutional rule , and at the same
time call upon you to drink bumpers to his health . ( The toast was enthusiastically received . ) The G . M ., in reply , said that he had endeavoured , while holding his high position , to conciliate , as far as possible , everyone whom lie had conic in conl . net with . But what had given him as much pleasure as
anything else during his Mastership was the knowledge that he had been the first to inaugurate these happy meetings at which the ladies and the brethren sat down together to banquet . Whether the practice might profitably be extended to Masonry he would not attempt to say , but it was nt all times pleasant
to think that such happy reunions , took place in Masonry . ( Applause . ) Brother Colonel Burdett replied for the Grand Officero . In proposing "Success to the Mark Benevolent Fund , " Bro . Parkinson said : Ladies and Brethren ,
I now pass to the toast of thc evening , and in asking you to drink it heartily , I propose to explain briefly why wc arc here , who wc arc , what wc claim , and to what we aspire . It has been asked , What is Mark Masonry ? Whit does thc Mark Degree mean ? Is it something different to Freemasonry ?
Is it opposed to Freemasonry ? These problems are , happily , very easy of solution . This Mark Degree , the existence and usefulness of which vie celebrate to-night , is composed exclusively of men who being Freemasons already , and having the ritual , thc traditions , the objects , and thc privileges
of their order deeply at heart , associate together tinder a distinct banner , but without abating one iota of their loyalty to ihe supreme rulers of the Craft , without renouncing a single privilege , and certainly without jeopardising a solitary landmark ,
( Laughter and cheers . ) But for the better compre- ; hension of the position of Mark Masonry nnd its relation to that general Freemasonry to which all Mark Masons necessarily belong . I will venture to draw upon an experience I acquired in a recent tour in tb , e gast , Jh ? r ? , in « jn ; icrit Egypt , that land oj
Mark Masonry.
mystery and old renown , side by side with hoary monuments of antiquity , laving the yellow sands wherein these have for thousands of years found a resting-place and a home , their original purposes doubtful , and thc very names of their authors forgotten—runs the most famous of canals . In that strange country the enterprise of man has , as you
know , pierced the desert ancl turned a peninsula into an island . Over thc arid waste , where the camel and the ibis , the Bedouin and the jackal , have held uninterrupted sway through thc long grey centuries , argosies from every sea now make stately progress ' . Science has triumphed , the waters of two oceans are united ; and the benefits to humanity ancl to civilisation will be incalculable . Let this Suez canal
then , stand for general Freemasonry , bearing on its broad bosom rich freights , knitting thc nations of thc earth moie closely together , bringing about a more cordial understanding between those separated by time and space , and performing the god-like function of promoting peace on earth , good-will
towards men . But running side by side with this g lorious artificial sea , is another ancl smaller stream , created by thc same agencies , reaching thc same points , of service to the same mariners , and marking its progress through the sandy way by a line of tender foliage always beautifully fresh and green . This bears tite attractive title—a title in which lancv
traces some of the poetic imagery of thc East—of the " Sweet Water Canal , " and consists of a pure and refreshing stream , which was brought through the desert artificially when the works of thc more important canal were being carried out , and which brought smiling vegetation , luxuriant gardens , and
the goodly fruits of thc earth m its tram . If wc adopt an image not tinfrcqtiently used by the theologian , and speak of the world as a desert—if we claim for general Freemasonry the beneficent powers and objects of that link which lias made East and West one—then we may , 1 think , fairly
regard Mark Masonry as the smaller stream , running peacefully side by side with its more powerful neighbour , interchanging benefits , never obtruding itself , but still welcoming heartily all who choose to partake of its refreshing waters . The Mark Benevolent Fund , which we are celebrating now , upon
which the presence of so many fair ladies sheos a benign influence , and particulars of which will be read to you by our Bro . Binckes , is the line of tencict foliage , marking thc benefits conferred by this degree on those who have been overtaken in the desert , nnd who , parched ancl weary , arc sorely in need of
sustenance and help . ( Applause . ) We hope , by your favour , to increase our means of usefulness this evening , and I will just add that what this fund gives it gives quickly . There is no waiting , no inquisitorial sifting of necessities ; but directly we are satisfied that a brother is deserving nnd in need , we
render him all thc assistance onr means allow . Ladies and Brethren , confident of your sympathy and support , I give you "Success to thc Mark Benevolent Fund . " ( Loud applause . ) Bro . Binckes also advocated the claims of tbe Fund , and announced that the Stewards' list
amounted to more than £ 100 . Bro . Spiers returned thanks on behalf of the Grand Stewards of thc Festival . Bro . Magnus Ohren , G . M . O ., proposed "Thc health ofthe Ladies . " He said that he felt a feather had been placed in his cap by the toast the
Chairman had done him thc honour lo entrust him witha toast which should make the heart of any Mason beat with pride to have to propose it in the presence of so ninny of his Masonic sisters— " The Ladies , ' who had that day attended in such large numbers to grace their festive board . He believed thc Grand
Mark Festival had become popular with Ihe laches from thc fact that they could sit at the banquet table with their husbands and frirmls . wiih . ill the pleasure and enjoyments of a private party . Some brethren might think they were but toasting their wivesthemselves- —but thev must remember thev ivrc
toasting them collectively , wives and sisters . lie would also assure lhc ladies that the Masons present —particularly thc Mark Masons—were delighted to meet them on that occasion , and he trusted they would be able to attend many such happy gatherings .
Thc toast was received with much aiiniausp . and was ably responded to by Bro . Ray on behalf of thc ladies . During thc evening the company were entertained with some charming singing bv Miss Alice Fairman ,
who was assisted by some amateurs of considerable ability- -kind volunteers for ihe occasion . Thc musical arrnngemcnls were under the superintendence of Bro . F . Davidson . The dinner and all the arrangements met with warm enconiums .
THK ANN-CAT . FESTIVAL OF -nrr . DOMATIC LonGF , No . 177 .- —In our report of this festival last week it was stated that Bro . Foulger . the Immediate Past Master , proposed the first toast , " The Health of H . M . the Queen . " This is incorrect ; it should have been Uro , J , Walford , the \ V , Master .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE C R A F T .
SIKTROPOLITAX . South M / Wlese . v lo . fy ; X > . S 58 . -An "Emergency " was held at Beaufort House , WalJinm Green , on Thursday se ' nnnight . The W . M ., ]! ro . Wellsman , presided , and the lodge having been opened in the three degrees , Bros . Singleton and Egan . were raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . Uro . RadeliiTe , Treas ., then look the i / avel . and
passed Bro . Crane 10 the degree of F . C . Tlie W . M . having resumed the chair initiated Mr . Thomas Ward , Assistant Secretary of the London Free . nnd Open Church Assoc ' ation , aud Mr . AVilliam Blnn Icll , Surge-on , into ' . lie mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
PROVINCIAL . LIVKKI-OOL . —Everton I . oaj , ; No . S 23 . — This body of " . indent frcn and accepted Masons" assembled for the duties of thc lodge at the Temple , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 19 th nit ., the chief business being tlic installation of the W . M .-elect , Brother T . 1 ) . Pierce . The ntli'lirlani-.-. of bv . i'lir ^ ll ii-n ; m-iti-i ,: *?! .- Inrirn . ii , a -i-in-iiKr .: !
them were a large number of visitors .. Tint lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes cf ihe previous meeting weire read and , after some discussion , agreed to . Bro . I'icrce was subsequently installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony of installation being performed by Bvo . Samuel Haynes , I . P . M ., in a very effective and impressive manner . The following officers were then
invested bv the ncwlv-chuired W . M .: —Bros . ] os . Holland , S . W . ; William Boulton , J AV . ; Wm . John " l . uiil , Treas . ; Joseph Sharp , Sec : William Goitre !! , S . I ) . ; Thomas Shaw . J . D . ; Win . Wilson , J . G . ; Alfred T . Lone , S .. S . ; Jno . Houlding and T . Evans , J . S . ; T . Ashmore , I' . IU ., D . C ; II . Ashmore , Choirmaster ; John Carter , Org . ; The W . . Master afterwards gave lhc first degree to three
gentlemen in a manner which augurs well for the efficiency of his services during his year of office . In the course of the evening he al .-u presented a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Haynes , for llio highly satisfactory and admirable manner in which he had fulfilled I lie duties of the chair which he had just passed , by which he had maintained the harmony , good feeling , and prosperity of
the lodge . —In reply , Bro . Haynes thanked the , brethren fjr their substantia ! remembrance of h ' n services , and assured them lie would conlimie to maintain and advance the position and well-being ofthe lodge .- —Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and two applicau ' ons for relief were granted . The brethren were then called from lain nu-to refreshment , ar . d during tlie merry gathering a
number of loyal , palriotic , and Masonic toasls were given and responded to with great enthusiasm , the proceedings being greatly enlivened , by tlic line harmony for which the lodge is famous . Bro . J . Skeaf , W . M ., presided at tlie pianoforte . We may add lliat the lodge dining ihe past year lias greatly prospered , increasing both in the " quantity and quality" of its members .
Mmw . KSKX . —Iltirnno / . Oiiiy , Xo . 1310 . —The final meeting of the session was held on Tuesdnv last at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . The W . M ., B 10 . G . Pymm , with his accustomed abilily raised Brothers W . Spells and W . Batchelor ( n 7 S ) . A P . M . ' s jewel wns voted lo I he retiring W . M ., Bro . Pymm . Bro . W . II . Green , S . \\\ , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . John Coutts , G . 1 ' ., was re-elected Treasurer . The
Tylers cleelion was deferred until lhc installation meeting in May next . There were present , besides those named , Bros . W . J I . Green , S . W . : IC . Harper , J . W . ; Couils , Treas .-, Ji ' rcdk . Wahcs , Sec . ; S . Home-. vood , S . D . ; j . Harrison , I . li ., J- ' . Harrison , W . S . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; W . Spells , | . A . Martin , K . Uawson , T . Brewer , Me . Visitors ; lAs . G . S . Kllioil ( 7 . 49 ) , K . V . Hartley ( 77 S ) , V . ' . Batchelor ( 117 S ) . I \ efic-, him-nt followed labour .
RO VAL A R C If . MF . TitoroUTAN . r , ritorv : e CA / . : ' . ' . X >' . . - .. •— Tbe regular r . v-eling of thir . chapter was Held at r re-masons' Hall , on l- ' iidnv , th- ; 14 I 11 lilt . Prc .-c'H : Collins . John Strap ]' . ' / .. ; Jas . (" err , II .: lames G ! i'U ! -,.. r . J . : ' Ma ' -i-i , Oim ¦»' . K . : 'il . Wilson .
- > . : L . Crumble , " . / ... Irr . is .: ( . hurra and i ' anni-ier . Visitors : Comps . ( . ' . Bus ' ie ( Chap ' . cr ? .-: } , John Bobbins ( 452 ) . Jleiiry Bridges ( 2 ' n ) , and Samp-on 1 ' eiicr ( j ) . The chapter being opened , ihe companions pioci- < ded lo lake ihe ballot for Bro . G . N . Sira-. vbiiilge , o ( Briiannie Lodge , Xo . 33 , which was favourable . The audit repoit was then read and confirmed , showing a balance of , A'l - •- •' d . The election of officers for ihe cn-uing year was then
proceeded Willi and resulted as follows : Comps . Glegg , / .. ; Glaisher , II . ; Ohren , j . ; A . G . Chinch , B . S ., Ao appointed as his assistants Comps . Turner and I'adden . Comp , Speight was re-elecled J . inilor . A VA / . ' s jewel was voted to Coin ]) . Strapp . The chapter was then closed and the companions adjonrned to the Crystal Palace to dine , where ihey were joined by many oilier companions and a very excellent dinner was enjoyed by all present .
" MOIIF . than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , wns given up by my physician ns ' past cure . ' I was th n induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from thc time I began the use of it thc child rapidly got better , and is now strong and health-,- . —J WIN . ST . WI . F . V . 10 , IVki ' tllc-st . , L' pool , j an , 18 G 9 . -To P , D . ia Son , '