Indefinitely Postponed.

his home without any material personal harm , firmly persuaded that he had come in actual conflict with the devil himself . His aunt ' s exhortations recurred to him with redoubled force , and he fullv believed he had received a solemn warning not to be ensnared in such unholy proceedings . He became reconciled to his aunt , and , whilst his full

declining to g ive details of the trials he had undergone , expressed determination to abandon his cherished project . Of course , Frank Green ' s friend was extremely surprised and disappointed that he had not attended the lodge meeting , and trusted it would only be a temporary delay , but Frank Green knew perfectly wsll that the initiation ceremony , so far as he was concerned , would be * ' IiuleftniteUj postponed . " p ^ DRWERJ ^

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of North Wales.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF NORTH WALES .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was recently held at the Masonic Hall , Bangor . Bro . Col . Hunter , P . G . M ., presided , and there was a good attendance , all the lodges in the province being represented . The PROV . G . M ., in addressing the brethren , alluded in the most feeling terms to the loss Maik Masonry had sustained by tbe deaths of Bro . Col .

Tudor , P . G . M . of Staffordshire , and Bro . Cornelius Davies , formerly Deputy Chief Constable of Carnarvonshire , and a Past Grand Officer of England in the Mark Degre . The Prov . G . M . also informed the Prov . Grand Lodge that , owing to ill-health , Bro . Henderson , Prov . G . Sec , had been compelled to resign his office , and while expressing sorrow at his resignation , he felt sure all the brethren would agree with him in recognising the great and good work that Bro . Henderson had done for the province during many years , and heartily wish him a speedy recovery .

The following Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested : Bro . Lieut .-Colonel G . Gordon Warren ... D . P . G . M . „ W . D . Henderson ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ C . K . Benson ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ R . H . Pritchard ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ J . Hughes ... ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O . „ R . Roberts ... ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . " Rev -7- Edwards | Prov . G . Chaps „ Rev . J . P . Evans ... ... ... ) r „ W . Douglas Jones . . . ... . . . Prov . G . Treas . „ T . L . K . Davies ... ... ... Prov . G . R . Mks . , „ Major G . R . Ashley .,. ... ... Prov . G . Sec . .. W . A . Foster , ... ... Prov . S . G . D .

„ J . O . Morris ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ A . Cortison ... ... ... ... Prov . G . L of W . „ W . Douglas Jones ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ W . E . Scott-Hall ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ P . E . Jones ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ R . J . Hughes ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ T . Westlake Morgan , P . G . Org . Eng . ... Prov . G . Org . „ ] . Evans ... ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ J . A . Hornby ... ... ... Prov . G . Stwd . „ J . Vincent ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . After the conclusion of the business , the Prov . Grand Lodge dined at the Castle Hotel . During the evening a selection of music was rendered by the Bangor Cathedral Quartet .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF KENT AND SURREY

The annual meeting of the above priory was held ( by dispensation ) at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Wednesday , the Sth ult ., under the presidency of the Prov . Prior , the Right Hon . the Earl of Onslow , G . C . M . G ., K . C . T ., kc . The Prov . Prior entered under the arch of steel , and opened Provincia Priory in full form .

The minutes having been confirmed , and the Treasurer s accounts approved and adopted , The PROV . PRIOR referred to the absence of the Prov . Sub-Prior , Sir Knight Horatio Ward , who was in poor health and wishful to retire from

office . Referring to the long continued and invaluable services of that Knight , the Prov . Prior , amidst many expressions of approval , intimated his unwillingness to place anyone else in the position , and expressed sincere wishes for Sir Knight Ward ' s speedy recovery , and appointed and invested ( where present ) his officers for the ensuing year as follows :

Knights Templar.

Sir Knight Horatio Ward ... ... ... Prov . Sub-Prior . ,, Rev . H . Cummings ... ... Prov . Prelate . „ Frank W . Williams ... ... Prov . Chancellor . „ R . J . Voisey ... ... ... Prov . ist Cons . „ W . Briant ... ... •••Prov . 2 nd Cons . „ Col . Bircham ( elected ) ... ... Prov . Treas . , , _ C Prov . Vice-Chan . „ A . H . Bateman ... ... ... [ and Reg # „ H . M . Biggleston ... ... ... Prov . Marshal . „ Rev . A . Jackson ... ... ... Prov . Almoner . „ R . A . B . Preston ... ... Prov . W . of Reg . VV . Russell , J . P .... ... ... Prov . Herald . „ F . C . Richmond-Parry ... ... Prov . ist Std . Br . „ G . H . "White ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd Std . Br . A . H . Bevan ... ... ... Prov . B . B . „ J . D . Terson ... ... ... Prov . S . B . „ " W . H . East ... ... ... Prov . Chamberlain „ ' W . Metcalfe : ... ... ... Prov . Capt . of G . Frater G . Harrison ... ... ... Prov . Guard .

The alms were collected , and a sum of £ 2 2 s . voted to the Surrey Association in aid of Soldiers' and Sailors' Families . The Provincial Priory was then closed , and many of the knights dined together at the Holborn Restaurant under the presidency of the Eminent Preceptor of the Lullingstone Preceptory , Sir Knight W . Briant , in the unavoidable absence of the Prov . Prior , who was unable to be present in consequence of domestic bereavement . The toasts usual to loyal and Christian Masonry were duly honoured , and the knights separated in entire fraternity and perfect harmony .

Ready! Aye Ready.

READY ! AYE READY .

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BY PROF . F . W . DRIVER , M . A . * A Patriotic Song or Recitation . 1 . Far , far away from native land , In Afric ' s torrid zone , Our brethren in the Colonies , 'Neath stern oppression groan . Denied the rights of Citizens , Nor land , nor life secure , Hoping ' gainst hope for better times , . They patiently endure . II .

Endeared to us by kindred ties , They confidently call , On us , as Englishmen , for aid , For help to one and all ; Can we , as Britons , calmly sit , At home in slothful rest , No ! God forbid our hearts should fail , To succour the distressed I

SOLO AND CHORUSReady , aye ready for the strife , Fearless of Fate ' s decree , Strong in the justice of our cause , We now appeal to Thee . Shoulder to shoulder , side by side , Unitedly we'll fight , Strike for dear Mother England , And God uphold the right ! III .

Not upon us the guilt of blood , Our honest terms decried ; Reluctantly we draw the sword , The scabbard cast aside ; True manly courage prompts our deeds , No thirst for land or gain , We'll aid our fellow subjects , Nor shall they sue in vain . SOLO AND CHORUSReady , aye ready , for the strife , & c . IV .

God bless our Queen , her people true , All loyal , round her stand , Ready her honour to maintain , In home or foreign land . May Heaven , in Mercy , grant to all , That direful conflicts cease j Extend alike to friends and foes The olive branch of Peace 1

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