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by the W . M ., Bro . J . S . B . Bell , Prov . G . Std . Br ., and all the officers of thc lodge , which called forth the commendations of the visitors . Business over , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall , under the presidency of the AV . M ., who gave the loyal and Masonic toasts . V . W . Bro . Charles James Banister responded for " The Grand Officers , " Bro " . J . S . B . Bell for " The Provincial Officers , " and Bro . Staunn for " The Visitors " in a very able speech . A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

INVICTA CHAPTER ( No . io ) . —A regular meeting was held at 33 , Golden-square , on the 20 th ult ., when , in consequence of the illness of Bro . C W . Thompson , 30 ° , the chair was taken by Bro . VV . M . Bywater . Bros . Self and Gilman were perfected , the ceremony being most impressively rendered . There were present Bros . R . B . Croft , Dr . Mickley , J . Read , G . Powell , H . Lovegrove , VV . G . Lemon , J . Woodford , J . Starling , Major Dunbar , VV . M . Bywaterj J . Heard , and others .

NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE— Royal Kent Chapter ( No . S ) . —This chapter was opened in due and solemn form by Bro . John James Wilks , M . W . S ., assisted by the officers , at Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , on Friday , the 27 th ult . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . 111 . Bro . C J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , and I . G . North-Eastern District , was admitted under an

arch of steel , and properly saluted . Bros . James Deighton Dixon and John Usher , being in attendance , were perfected by the M . W . S . with great care , and proclaimed members of the Order . It was resolved , on the motion of Bro . S . Bell , that each subscribing brother should be presented with a copy of the rules and regulations of Supreme Council . Ex . and Perfect Bro . Thomas M . Watson , M . W . S . elect ,

was presented by the G . M . to the M . W . S ., Bro . John James Wilks , who impressively installed him into the chair , and hc then appointed his officers for thc year . The Treasurer presented a very satisfactory balance sheet . Two candidates were proposed for the Degree . Business of the chapter over it was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where an

excellent and substantial banquet awaited them , presided over by the M . W . S . The loyal and Masonic toasts were effectively proposed , and carefully responded to by the M . W . S ., Ex . and Perfect Bro . Watson , III . Bro . Col . James Monks , 30 , Bros . Henry Hotham , J . J . Wilks , C . R . Fry , H . Maddison , and others . 111 . Bio . C . J . Banister had to leave the hall before the ceremony was concluded . A very pleasant evening was spent by thc brethren .

DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert ' s Chapter ( No . gC ) . —This chapter was opened in due form by Bro . Henry Maddison , M . W . S ., assisted by his officers , at Freemasons ' Hall , Archer-street , on Wednesday , the iSth ult . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , and LG . North-Eastern District , was admitted in due form and properly saluted . This being the meeting to elect the M . W . S ., Ex .

and Perfect Bro . C . R . Fry was unanimously elected to that office , and Ex . and Perfect Bro . H . Maddison was elected Treasurer ( in the place of Bro . C . R . Fry ) for the year ensuing . After the business of the chapter was over , thc brethren retired to the banqueting hall , where a most excellent repast was partaken of , and enjoyed by all present , separating after spending a very happy evening .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert's Preceptory ( No . 139 ) . —The preceptory was opened by the Em . Preceptor , Sir Kt . John James Wilks , assisted by the officers , at Freemasons' Hall , Archer-street , on Tuesday , thc 17 th ult . The V . Em . Provincial Prior , Sir Kt . Charles James Banister , Past Grand Captain of England , Sic , was received in due form and saluted . The Em . Preceptor , P . E . P . Sir Kt . T . B . Whytehead , and several of the sir

knights of the Antient Ebor Preceptory , York ( with their elegant banner presented to that preceptory by the American sir knights three years since ) , were announced as , wishing to visit the St . Cuthbert ' s Preceptory , were admitted under an arch of steel , and saluted in due and proper form . Sir Kt . John Bailey , Em . Preceptor elect , was presented by P . E . Preceptor , Sir Kt . C . R . Fry , to the Em . Preceptor , Sir Kt . John James Wilks , who

installed him into thc chair of his predecessors with great care , and after being saluted appointed his officers . The Treasurer , Sir Kt . C . R . Fry , presented a satisfactory balance sheet . " Hearty good wishes " were given by the visiting sir knights , _ and the preceptory was closed , the Pro Prior and Em . visitors retiinrg under an arch of steel . Dinner was served in the banqueting hall under the presidency of the Em . Preceptor , Sir Kt . John Bailey ,

supported on his right by the Pro Prior , Sir Kt . Simpson Brown , and others , and on his left b y Sir Kt . T . B . Whytehead , and the other visiting sir knights . The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and cordially responded to , and when the time came for the York sir knights to return home , regret was expressed that the time had been so short . Some excellent songs were given between each toast , and a happy evening came to an end at 11 p . m .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —A meeting of this old and distinguished conclave was held at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on the 2 nd inst . Among those in attendance were Sir Knights Shirley , M . P . S . ; T . C . Walls , V . E . ; Dr . Mickley , S . G . ; George Kenning , P . M . P . S ., acting I . G . ; Dr . Pridmore , Prelate ; H . J . Lardner , Prefect ; Thomas

Cubitt , P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; John Mason , P . M . P . S ., Recorder ; VV . Lake , Herald ; J . VV . E . Macartney , M . P ., P . M ., P . S ., & c . j E . II . Thiellay , P . M . P . S , ; Marsh , P . M . P . S . ( hon . member ); Hardy , R . J . Ward , and others . Sir Knights Broadley , P . M . P . S ., Dep . In . Gen . Tunis and Malta ; and Heard , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros .

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Captain Williamson , J . P ., P . M . 529 ; A . Tisley , W . M . SS 9 , for installation , and it proved to be unanimous . The ballot was also taken on behalf of Sir Knight Broadley , D . I . G . Malta and Tunis , & c , as a joining member , and it also proved to be unanimous . Bro . Macartney , jun ., who had been previously balloted for , was then duly and impressively installed a Knight of Rome and Constantine by the M . P . S . The election of M . P . S . for

the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Sir Knt . T . C . Walls , A . G . A ., & c . Sir Knt . Mickley was unanimously elected V . E . , * Sir Knt . T . Cubitt re-elected Treasurer j and Sir Knt . Gilbert re-elected Sentinel . Upon the motion of Sir Knts . Macartney , M . P ., and Cubitt , a Past Sovereign ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the M . P . S ., in recognition of his valuable and efficient services during the past year . Letters of apology for nonattendance having been read from Bros . Williamson and

Tisley , the conclave was duly closed , and the sir knights adjourned to a well-served banquet , presided over by the M . P . S . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and duly responded to . Much satisfaction was expressed at the prospect of the Order having a permanent home in London , conveniently situated near the Freemasons' Hall , where the business of the Grand Conclave can be carried on , and where subordinate conclaves can meet .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

YORK . r-York College . —The annual and obligatory meeting of this active college was held on Saturday , the 21 st ult ., in the rooms of the Eboracum Lodge , Queen ' s Hotel , York . There were present on the occasion the following : Fratres T . B . Whytehead , Hon . IX ° , Ch . Adept of 0

Yorkshire , * J . W . Woodall , IV ., as Suffragan j J . M . Meek , V ., Celebrant j J . Todd , V . , Deputy and Prov . G . Sec . ; W . H . Cowper , II . ° , Sec . ; VV . Fraser , I . , as P . A . ; T . M . Barron , 111 . ° , as S . A . ; C R . Fry , 111 . ° , as T . A . ; T . Trevor , 111 . ° , Q . A . ; J . J . Wilkes , II . ° , Conductor of Novices ; 'S . Wilson , 111 . ° , Herald ; Major

McGachen , I . » , G . J . ; Dr . B . L . Mills , I . ° , Med . ; T . J . Wilkinson , VI . ° ; " ] . L . Atherton , II . ° j G . Simpson , ! . ; G . Althorpe , I . ° ; C J . Monckman , I . "; C D . H . Drury , I . ° ; VV . B . Dyson , I . ° ; and others . * . . After the confirmation ofthe minutes the roll of members was called , and a ballot was taken for Bro . G . L . Shackles , P . M ., of Hull , which was successful . Several certificates were delivered , and the Treasurer ' s accounts were audited ,

showing a balance in favour of the college in spite of the heavy expenses incurred in holding the Masonic exhibition in York during the previous February . The election of officers took place , when Fra . Tudor Trevor was chosen as Celebrant , and Fra . J . M . Meek , as Treasurer ; after which Fra . Meek proceeded to induct his successor into the chair of "Celebrant . The Chief Adept then delivered his annual address , in the course of which he took up the

early traditional history of the Rosicrucian Order from the publication of the " Fama Fraternitates" in 1614 , tothe end of the 17 th century , when the name had almost died out . He told the story of Christian Rosenkreutz , and related something of the works of John Valentine Andrea , and attempted to explain something of the real objects of his writings . He quoted authors on the subject , including De Quincv , Sloane , Vaughan , & c , and alluded to the later

Rosicrucian Order in Holland . He showed how the term " Rosicrucian" became a generic name for scientific investigators of many kinds , and how almost any pseudophilosopher could at one period set up a reputation as a Rosicrucian by means of a retort , a handful of crucibles , and a stuffed crocodile . He then mentioned the theories of some writers with regard to the connection between Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism , and suggested that there

was no ground for the suggestion of the descent of the Craft from the Society , and that the error probably arose from the similarity between the names ot Rose Croix and Rosicrucian , ^ adding that the etymology of the titles was entirely different . He stated the opinions of authorities on many of these points , and entered into many minor points of discussion bearing upon the old Society and its real meaning . Coming down to the present time , the Chief

Adept gave an account of the condition of the modern Society in various parts of the world . He said that with regard to the York College it had been founded in 1 S 79 , and since that period over So membsrs had been admitted , nearly all of whom were Past Masters , and most of them brethren of distinction in thc Craft , and the present roll of subscribing members numbered over 60 . He reminded them of the objects of the Order , and alluded to the great

studies that had been and were being made in Masonic literature , alluding to the great labours of Bros . Hughan and Gould , and other writers . As an example of how points of interest in Masonic history might be dealt with , he quoted from Bro . Bywater's newly-published sketch of and apology for Dermott , the Grand Secretary of the " Ancients , " and Bro . Hughan ' s last work on " The Origin of the English Rite , " and concluded by an appeal to the

brethren of the province to justify their existence as a body by doing good work in the cause of Masonic archa ; ology . After the close of the address some minor matters were disposed of , a brother was proposed as a candidate , a number of apologies for absence were read , and the M . C . was dissolved . The fratres afterwards assembled at high tea , and the rest of the evening was passed in Masonic converse .

Greece.

Greece .

ZANTE . —Star of the East Lodge ( No . 880 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 19 th ult . Present : Bros . J . Margari , W . M . ; L . Candachiti , S . VV . ; O . Renzo , J . W . ; M . Dicopulo , Chap . ; A . Strusa , Treas . ; A . Maropulo , Sec ; J . Tricardo , S . D . ; P . Marzocchi , J . D . ; A . Calzetti , D . C ; C . Condoni , I . G . ; D . Leondariti , Tyler ; G . Carvella , P . M . ; D . Sicuro , P . M . ; and F . Carrer , P . M . This prosperous lodge celebrated the

annual Festival of St . John , on Monday , the 19 th ult . There was an unusually numerous gathering of members and y isitors , and the ceremony was throughout of a solemn and impressive character . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Margari , after which the ceremony of the installation of Bro . Candachiti , as the new W . M ., was proceeded with . Before handing his mallet over to Bro . Candachiti , Bro . Margari addressed

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him in complimentary and touching words , which were re . sponded to in equally proper terms . The newly-installed VV . M . then appointed and invested the oflicers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . O . Renzo , S . VV . ; i Tricardo , J . W . ; Dicopulo , Chap . ; Strusa , Treas . ; c . Coskina , Sec ; R . Marzocchi , S . D . ; Condoni , J . D . S . Mercati , D . D . j ' P . Marzocchi , LG . j and Leondarii ' Tyler . Before closing the lodge the brethren removed to ' another

hall , where a substantial repast was in attendance . The toasts of the " King of the Hellenes , " and that of " The Prince of Wales , " as M . W . G . Master of England , were proposed by the W . M ., and acknowledged with enthusiasm . Bro . Margari , P . M . " , then rose and proposed the toast of " The Newly-installed VV . M . " He displayed , in striking eloquence , those real sentiments which disclose an elevated mind , and a man aware of having , at all times , performed

his duties , both as a citizen ana as a Freemason . His allocution was responded to by Bro . Candachiti , VV . M ., who delivered a most able speech , alike distinct and impressive . He declared that he would henceforth hold himself aloof from any abstract idealism as regards the Order j that he intended to pursue a new path , and direct his energies towards a fresh Masonic action in Greece . In a speedy but accurate survey of Freemasonry as conducted

in the different parts of Europe , such as in England , in Italy and in Greece , he demonstrated that Freemasonry —although constituting an only and indissoluble union , in substance—can adopt several means for reaching the principal scope of its ministry , the contribution to the intellectual and moral improvement of society j and such means that would be consistent with the social ambient

in which the Order has been summoned to work . After disclosing his own conceptions on the subject , he reserved the same for subsequent meetings of the lodge , when he would coalesce all those means which he deemed necessary , in order to uphold the credit and prestige of Freemasonry in this country , by studying its requirements and promote its welfare . Several other toasts concluded the proceedings .

China.

China .

On the 17 th January , the Perseverance Lodge gave a picnic at the grounds of Kowloon , of R . VV . Bro . C P . Chater , D . G . M ., which he had kindly lent for the occasion . Tennis , rounders , croquet , and quoits were indulged in as amusements , and a photograph of the whole company , and another of thc members of the lodge only , were taken . At a dinner held in the bungalow , W . Bro . P . Jordan , W . M ., presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were given , interspersed with songs , & c , and a most pleasant evening was spent . The grounds were brilliantly illuminated with lanterns , and a display of fireworks also took place . We trust that the members of other lodges will follow the example given by the Perseverance lodge . VVe hear that the Freemasons of Shanghai are taking steps to open a school , and that over Tis . 1000 has already been subscribed for the purpose . But a much larger sum

is yet required . The project is one that deserves to be successful , and there is no doubt that if the true principles of the Craft guide the support the members individually and collectively give , the Masonic fraternity will have a school on which they will be able to look with pride . So far as the outside world is concerned they have little to be proud of in Shanghai , at present , and a good school would be a worthy ornament .

District Grand Lodge Of Northern China.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NORTHERN CHINA .

A regular communication of this District Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening , the 7 th January , there being a large attendance of members of the Grand Lodge and visitors . R . W . Bro . THORNE , District Grand Master , announced that he had received a letter from the Grand Lodge at home accepting his- resignation j but , by request of W . Bro .

Miller , D . D . G . M ., K . W . Bro . Thorne consented to preside over this meeting , and to install the District Grand Officers for the ensuing year . The following officers were then appointed , and , with the exception of two or three who were absent , duly invested with their insignia of office , W . Bro . Short having previously been re-elected to the office of Dist . G . Treasurer Bro . J . I . Miller ( in charge ) Dep . Dist . G . M .

„ W . C . Howard Dist . G . S . W . „ Lalcaca Dist . G . J . W . „ The Rev . F . R . Smith Dist . G . Chap . " W . H . Short ... Dist . G . Treas . „ A . Johnsford Dist . G . Reg . „ J . M . Cory Dist . G . P . B . G . P-

„ R . D . Starkey Dist . G . Sec . „ D . M . Davis Dist . G . S . D . " •]*? * ewart Dist . G . J . D . „ J . Morris Dist . G . S . of VV .

„ O . Middleton Dist . G . D . C . » h Aa ^ y Dist * G . A . D . C . » 9 * & Wmgrove Dist . G . Swd . Br . „ A . M . A . Evans DistGStd Br .

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" T cV , " , Dist . G . A . Purst . „ J . b . Jizekiel * j „ G . M . Hart £ Dist . G . Stwds . „ Jas . Jones J

» , ' e ™ " - „••• Dist . G . Tyler . W . Bros . Evans , Gubbay , and Findlay were elected members of the District Grand Board of General Purposes . Before the lodge was closed , the following resolution was proposed by VV . Bro . MILLER , seconded by VV . Bro . HOWARD , and carried with acclamation — " That this

District Grand Lodge cannot separate without expressing its deep sense of the benefits it has received from R . W . Bro . Thorne , its first District Grand Master , in performing the arduous duties appertaining to its foundation ; a " now beg to offer him the heartfelt thanks of all members of the Craft for his constant and watchful care of their interests during his seven years of office . The members of the District Grand Lodge pray that the G . A . O . T . U * may long spare him health and life to continue his services to the Craft of which he has been so long an ornament . "