Grand Masonic Ball In Rochdale.

Kenning of London , and they discharged their duties admirably : Bros . AV . H . Prince ( President ) , John Ashworth , jun . ( Vice President ) , Thos . Oakden ( Treas . ) , T . B . Ashworth , Laurence Booth , Ralph Collingwood , Jesse Firth , R . H .

Heys , C . M . Jones , John McNaught , R . O'Neil , J . M . Rutter , L . Schofield , Amos Stott , Robert AValker , AV . Walker , and Edmund AVrigley . The following brethren constituted the committee of management , and ably discharged their

duties : Bros AV . H . Prince , P . M . 29 S , P . P . S . G . . Deacon , East Lancashire , President ; John Ashworth , jun ., I . G . 29 S , Prov . G . A . D . C . Lancashire ( Mark ) , Vice-President ; Thomas O . tkden , J . D . 29 S , Prov . Grant ! Standard-hearer , AA est

Yorkshire ( M irk ) , Treasurer ; T . B . Ashworth , J . AV . 367 ; AV . Ashworth , S . W . 3 67 ; Robert Btitterworth , J . W . 29 S , Prov . G . D . C . L . ( Mark ); James Cross , S . D . 29 S ; Jesse Firth , S . AV . 29 8 ; James Holroyd , P . M . 29 S , Prov . Grand

Swordbearer , A Vest Yorkshire ( Mark ) ; Robert Howard , AA ' . M . 29 S ; Sam Jackson , P . M . 54 ; C . M . Jones , P . M . 1129 , P . P . G . A . D . C . E . L . ; E . Leech , P . M . 54 ; lolin McNaught , 29 S ; Dan Mitcheh , AV . M . 54 ; " Wm . Roberts P . M . 298 ,

P . P . G . Purst . E . L . ; Luke Schofield , J . AV . 54 : Wm . AValker , AV . M . 3 6 3 , P . P . G . P . L . ( Mark ); Robert AValker , S . D . 3 6 3 ; Edward Woodcock , P . M . 854 ; Edmund AVrigley , P . M . 29 S , P P . Grand Sword-bearer , East Lancashire •James AVrigley , 298 .

Consecration Of The Gladsmuir Lodge, No. 1385.

CONSECRATION of the GLADSMUIR LODGE , No . 1385 .

This new lodge was consecrated on Friday , 29 th December , at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet , Herts . The proceedings commenced about

half-past tivo o clock , when the Consecrating Officer , Bro . H . B . Hodges , Prov . Grand Senior AVarden , Herts , P . M . 403 , took his seat , and nominated Bros . H . Lloyd Thomas , P . P . G . AV . Herts , P . M . 449 , and E . AVest , P . G . D . Hens , P . M . 1076 and 1327 , as his Wardens , and Bro .

Hester , P . M . 749 , as I . G . The lodge was opened in the three degrees , and the proceedings were commenced with prayer . Bro . E . A . Simson , S . W . 403 , Acting Secretary , read the warrant , after which the Presiding Officer inquired if the brethren still approved of the officers named in the warrant . An

affirmative response being given , Bro . J . Terry , P . P . G . Sword-bearer , P . M . 228 and 1327 , who very ably assisted liro Hodges , then delivered an oration , which was followed by the brethren singing the anthem , " Tis a pleasant thing to see" The

ne-. v Master , Bro . J . R . Cocks , P . P . G . AV . Herts ., P . M . 403 , was then presented to the Presiding Officer , after which came the first poition of the de . iicition prayer , "Sanctus , Glory be to Thee , 0 Lord " The brethren turned to the Ea ^ t , when

the Presiding Officer gave the Invo < ati <> n . The lodge board was uncovered , and the AV . M . and AVardens carried corn , wine , and oil three times round the lodge during solemn music . Bro . Terry took the censer three times round the

lodge , and then delivered the second portion of the dedication prayer . Bro . Hodges dedicated and constituted the lodge , and a second anthem was sung . The AA ' . M .-designate , Bro . Cocks , was then

presented for installation , which duty devolved upon bro . Terry . Upon the re-admission of the brethren , the usual salutes were given , after which the W . M . invested his officers as follows Bros . E . H . Edwards , S . W . ; W . Cutbush , J . AV . and J . G . Yolland ( 71 ) , S . D .

The AV . M . proposed that , in estimation of the services rendered to the lodge during the ceremonies of consecration and installation , which were most ably performed , by Bros . Hodges ami Terry , they be enrolled as honorary members of

the Gladsmmr Lodge The two brethren gracefully acknowledged the compliment . Bro . J . Speed , P . M . 141 , officiated as Organist . Five names were proposed as initiates , and one joining member .

A banquet was afterwards held , and it was served hy the host , Bro . Fisher , in first-rate style , and gave great satisfaction to the brethren . The usual toasts were given , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour , a most charming evening having been enjoyed by all .

Consecration Of The Gladsmuir Lodge, No. 1385.

Besides those already named , the following brethren were present at the consecration and banquet : Bros . J . D . Me lcalf , Prov . G . Deacn , W . M . 403 ; C . Drumni . nl , P . P G . S . B ., P . M .

403 ; T . S . Carter , P . G . Supt . of AVorks , Hon . Sec . 403 ; T . Neale , P . G . Steward , J W . 403 ; C . B . Payne , G . Tyler ; E . R . P . Francis , 403 . The lodge was named "Gladsmuir" in commemoration of the battle of Barnet , fought on Gladsmuir Heath in 1471 .

Freemasonry In Leeds.

FREEMASONRY IN LEEDS .

The past month has been a . busy and a happy one with the Masons in Leed ' , Yjrkshire . in five of the lodges the installation of W . M . has taken place , followed by the St . John ' s festival . The selection of Masters has been an unusually good one . In the Alfred , Bro . Chides ITopps

succeeds Bro . Denison ; the Philanthropic brethren have chosen Bro . Lowrey ; the Fidelity Bro . Beck ; the Ex & lsior , Bro . J . S . Al ' ett ; and the Defence have re-elected Bro . Major Moore . In the other two lodges , Godcrich and

Zetland , the year docs not expire at present , so that Bros . Fryer and Wetherell retain their seats as W . M . Everything has passed off well and satisfactorily , and no more need be said , only that there are three important events which deserve to be placed on record .

At the hxcchwr banquet , Bro . R . V . Allison , who has held the office of AV . M . for two years , and who last year was presented with a P . M . ' s jewel , was , on this occasion , presented with a handsome gold watchguard , and an address on vellum , as a small token of esteem for

hisvaluable services . We do not hesitate to say , there is no mure worthy or deserving a Mason in Leeds or elsewhere than Bio . Allison . e > r one who really loves his work , ami we cordially wish him a long life to wear his present and to continue his work .

Every Mason has hailed with great satisfaction the appointment of Bro . J . L . Ones , the resilient manager of the Masonic Hall , Leeds , as the SeniorWarc ' en of the Philanthropic Lodge . This is a well-deserved compliment , anil a step in the right direction . Bro . Gates is thoroughly acquainted with Masonrv , and we venture to hope

lhat next year we may see him AA ' . M . of his lod , e . Poor Old AVilliam , the Tyler of the Alfred for over fifty years , has been pensioned on full p ly , and Bro . William Kirkbride appointed in his place . He retires with the best esteem , not onlv of the Alfred , but of all othci bvethvea .

KNIGHT TEMPLARY . — The knights of the Royal Veterans' Encampment assembled at their temple , Plymouth , on the evening of the 20 th ultimo , feir ihe purpose of insialling several companions of the Royal Arch degree into this illustrious order . There was an unusually large

number of Knights Companions present , together with no fewer than seven Past Eminent Commanders , including a Provincial Grand Commander , Captain Gierke , 33 ° . The encampment presented a very imposing appe . trance . In the unavoidable absence of the Eminent

Commander Sir K light Dabase , thebitoa was assigned to Pa-, t Eminent Commander R . Rodtla , who ascended the throne , and having disposed of the prelin inary business of the encampment , the billot was taken for six Companions of the Royal Arch degree , and the

whole were declaied duly elected ; four of the number being in waiting , they were introduced as pilgrims , and duly installed as Knights Companions . The ceremony wa ; administered in an able , impressive , anil effective manner , with all due solemnity , bv Sir Knight Rodda ,

P . E . C , the presiding officer , Sir Knight Clase , P . E . C , most efficLntly assisting as prelate . At the close of the encampment every one seemed to leave with a fresh heart and hope for the failure of the Royal Veterans , a shadow of its

pristine character appeareel to pass over the f ratres , and in the unanimity of feeling which prevailed was visible the prospect of a successful career and an unexampled future for this ancient conclave .

Freemasonry A T Newport.

FREEMASONRY A T NEWPORT .

There was a large and brilliant gadieri"g of the Craft at the Isca Lodge , No . 68 3 , on AVednesday week , it being the occasion for electing a W . M . for the ensuing year . The Masonic Temple in Dock-street , has recently been renovated and most elaborately decorated . It is not

too much to say that these decorations are gorgeous , and that cert drily they do infinite credit to the mind that conceived , and the hands that executed , them . No pai is , no expense have been spared ; above all . the whole is strictly in harmony with thos- myste-ious rites , those si ^ ns

and symbols so edifying to the Craft , so perplexing to the outer world / The business i ; f the evening consisted in conerring the accolade of Masonry , the " sublime degree , " on two brethren—and initiating into

the mysteries of the Craft two candidates , one being a " Lewis , " and son of a P . M . The AA ' . M ., Bro . R . J . Chambers ( who , by-theby , is about to retire from the chair , after two years of most efficient service ) , rose to mike a proposition . He asked indulgence for deviating

somewhat from the ordinary course observed in lodge . f-Ie was satisfied that when the proposal he had to make was before them , that indu l gence would be freelygranted . It had pleased TheGreat Architect of the Universe to lay Ins afflicting hand on our illustrious brother , his Royal

Highness the Prince of Wales . He , in whose hands are strength and weakness , life and death , had graciously heard the prayers of a loyal people , and had avert-d that calamity which appeared inevitable . All Englishmen , all good men ofa'l lands , in anxiety and in sympathy , felt deeply

both for his Royal Highness , for the Princess , and for her Most G-acious Majesty . He begged to move the following resolution and address : — "That this lodge , having watched with the deepest solicitude the long and severe illness of your Royal Highness , and having collectively

and individually experienced inexpressible anxiety during those moments of painful suspense to all Masons , and , we may say , all Englishmen , and even the good men of all lands , when those who so closely and tendedyy-nursed your Royal Highness well-nigh despa ' red . render now their

sincere an I lvartfelt congratulations upon your secm ' ng promised recovery , and most devoutly do they offer to the Great Architect of the Universe their unbounded thanks for His merciful loving-kindness to them , and this , their happy land , for the res'oration which He has

vouchsafed ; and that He may complete this pret ious boon , and grant your Royal Highness perfect health and long years of peace and prospedty in the bosom of your family and nation , is the earnest payer of us all . " [ Simed ( on behalf cf the lodge ) , by the AV . M ., the I . P . M ., AVardens , and Secretary . ] The resolution was seconded bv I . P . M . Bro .

Thos . AVilhams . He said that they had seen the sublime and solemn spectacle of a whole nation watching with a solicitude as deep as it was genuine at the bedside of a beloved Prince . The Craft contemplated the prospect of his recovery with feelings in which fraternal repard

would mingle with , and if possible , cement still closer , that loyal affection for which Masonry had always been pre-eminent . They would hail the return of His Royal Highness to the active duties of Masonry with the fervour of brotherhoodthat mystic tie which was recognised all over the habitable idobe .

The resolution was unanimously affirmed , the brethren signifying their approval in the usual

manner . The unanimous choice of the lodge fell upon Bro . Dr . James Cheese , the S . AV ., as Worshi pful Master . The AA ' . M .-elect ( who , let it be observed , has given ample proof of his zeal for the Crtft , and his ability to discharge the important duties to which he has been electeel ) , very appropriately returned thanks .

The installation ceremony will be on the thi . I Wednesday in January , and the dinner at th " Westgate Hotel .

THE Golden Rule Lodge held their bi-monthly meeting and banquet on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst .