Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Union Lodge , No . 124 . The installation of the W . M . of the above lodge of Mark Master Masons , took place at its annual meeting at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , Sunderland , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult . The W . M ., Bro . F . VV . Ingram , presided , and there were present Bros . Thomas Purvis , D . P . G . M . Northumberland and Durham , P . G . D . Eng . ; Charles B . Ford , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Ileppell , P . G . Sec . ; J . C Moor , P . P . G . M . O . ; J . D . Todd , P . P . G . M . O . ; John Readliead , P . G . S . O . ; ' J . R . Mabane , ] . W . ; S . Gordon ,

P . P . G . J . O . Waiwickshire ; T . E . Greenhough , P . P . I . G . West Yorkshire ; F . Maddison , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Deans , P . P . G . l . of W . ; E . Lautebach , S . W ., W . M . elect , P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Robinson , J . W . ; S . Peacock , S . O . ; T . O . Todd , Sec . ; George Harrison , S . D . ; I ) . McAuslane , Org . ; Charles E . Reay , I . G . ; W . H . Hope , 17 . W . Turpie , C . Wilkinson , B . Jacoby , William Scott , and J . J . Wilson . The W . M . elect , Bro . Ernest Lautebach , was presented by Bro . J . D . Todd , P . M ., and the ceremony of installation was most efficiently performed , and the addresses given

to the officers by the Dep . P . G . M . M ., Bro . Thomas Purvis , Newcastle . The W . M ., Bro . Lautebach , afterwards invested the following as the officers foi the ensuing year : Bros . F . W . Ingram , I . P . M . ; Thomas Robinson , S . W . ; S . Peacock , J . W . ; J . J . Wilson , M . O . ; William Scott , S . O . ; George Harrison , J . O . ; Rev . Dr . Randell , Chap . ; J . D . Dodd , P . M ., Treas . ; T . O . Todd , Sec . ; J . C . Moor , P . M ., Reg . of Marks ; C E . Reay , S . D . ; C Wilkinson , J . D . ; D . McAuslane , Org . ; D . Turpie , I . G . ; Thomas Grieve , Tyler ; and W . Crossby and W . H . Hope , Stwds .

The annual festival , afterwards held at the hall , was presided over by Bro . E . Lautebach , W . M ., Bro . Thomas Robinson , S . W ., in the vice-chair . Bro . Thomas Purvis , D . P . G . M . M ., proposed "The Health of the new W . M ., " which was enthusiastically received , and the W . M . responded . The toast of " Installing Master , Bro . T . Purvis , D . P . G . M . M ., " was also heartily honoured .

Portal Lodge , No . 127 . Tic annual meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Barnsley , and was largely attended . The occasion was the installation of Bro . A . W . Gration , as W . M . There were present Bros . Thos . Pickles , W . M ., Prov . G . I . G . ; J . H . Smith , S . W . ; H . Johnson , J . W . ; S . Krakener , M . O . ; C . Sugden , S . O . ; Rev . J . L . Brercton , J . O . ; J . H . Gration , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; A . W . Gration , Reg . ; E . I . Rideal , Sec . ; A . Lockwood , S . D . ; E .

Billington , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., D . of C . ; ] . Hewitt , I . G . ; S . Squires , Stwd . ; T . Rogers , O . G . ; E . J . Massie , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; C . Lingard . P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; F . C Browne , P . M . ; W . Senior , P . M ., P . P . G . l . of W . ; G . G . Alexander , Stwd . ; A . Walker , Prov . G . Org . ; W . Dunk , and others . The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Joseph Matthewman , was amongst the visitors . The W . M . elect , Bro . A . W . Gration , was presented by his brother , Bro . J . H . Gration , who is an old P . M ., and a strong and consistent supporter of the Portal Lodge . The Installing Master was Bro .

E . J . Massie , and the work was done beautifully . Bro . E . J . Massie was the first W . M . after the Portal was removed from Dewsbury to Barnsley , and he has striven by example and precept for many years to make the lodge worthy of the honourable name it bears . The apron with which Bro . A . W . Gration was invested was the gift of his brother , and was the original badge which the elder received when advanced to this honourable Degree in 1 SS 2 . The officers were invested as follows : Bros . Thos . Pickles , I . P . M . ; S . Krakaner , S . W . ; Rev . J . L . Breretor :, J . W . ; C . Sugden , M . O . ; A . Lockwood ,

S . O . ; W . Senior , P . M ., Chap . ; ] . H . Gration , P . M ., Treas . ; C Lingard , P . M ., Reg . ; E . J . Rideal , Sec . ; A . Waiker , S . D . ; J . Hewitt , I . G . ; E . Billington , P . M ., 1 ) . of C . ; G . G . Alexander , Stwd . ; and T . Rogers , Tyl r . Bros . Jarger , J . O . ; Wilton Brooke , J . D . ; andW . W . Hutchinson , Stwd ., were absent , and their collars were received try substitutes . The election of a Charity Member next took place . The persevering efforts which Bro . Chas . Lingard , P . M ., has made in this capacity , and the

marvellous success which has attended his labours , prove conclusively his fitness for the post , and the brethren showed how decidedly they were of that opinion by unanimously re-electing him . To Bro . C . Lingard and other men of his calibre , the Mark Benevolent Fund is under no small obligation . Before closing the lodge , the W . M ., in feeling terms , proposed that a resolution of condolence be passed and sent to Bro . John Barker , Deputy Prov . G . M ., who , on the previous day , had lost his wife . This was done with many expressions of affection and sympathy .

The supper which followed partcok of the accustomed Barnsley hospitable character , and the after-proceedings were enlivened by songs . The usual toasts , however , were duly proposed and honoured .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Matier Lodge , No . 400 . A metlirg of the above lodge was held at Mark Masons' Hall , on Friday , the 29 th ult ., when there were several brethren present . After the minutes were confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros Sidney P . Potter , ) . Russell Buckler , J . P ., and Dr . Ludwig Freyberger , M . R . C . P ., all members of Egcrtc . ii of Tatton Mark Lodge . The ballot was unanimously favourable , and , the brethren being present , were elevated to the Degree of Royal Ark Mariner by Bro . Raymond Tucker , P . M ., in an able and effective manner . The W . C . N , then resumed the chair as Installing Officer , and enthroned Bro . Henry Wright according to ancient

custom impressivily . The newly-enthroned W . C . N , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bios . Chatles E . Keyser , I . P . N . ; Geo . P . Parker , Japhet ; Dr . P . S . Abraham , Shem ; Dr . Belgrave Ninnis , P . N ., Treas . ; Chas . Moore | essop , P . N ., Scribe ; Bernard Hamilton , S . D . ; Dr . Jacob Pickett , J . D . ; Woolmer Williams , Guardian ; A . W . Peckham , P . N ., Stwd . ; and E . J . Mills , Warder . The Treasurer made the financial statement to the effect that all outstanding accounts were paid and he held a satisfactory balance exclusive of subscriptions due . Letters of apology were read for unavoidable absence from Bros . Geo . Lake , I . P . N ., and C . F . Matier , G . S . ( hon . member ) .

The brethren afterwards dined together at Freemasons' Tavern , under the supervision of their indefatigable and courteous Steward , when the usual loyal and complimentary toasts were proposed and responded to .

Lodges Of Instruction.

Lodges of Instruction .

PERCY LODGE , No . 19 S . This lodj-e held its usual meeting on Saturday , the so ' . h ult ., at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhuist-road , N . The following weie present : Bros . T . Matthews , W . M . ; W . T . Oakley , S . W . ; W . D . ( earns , | . W . j | . A . Powell , Treas . ; II . G . Gush , acting Preceptor ; F . Stallarrl , Sec . ; T . C . Mitchell , S . D . ; G . A . Peters , J . D . ; M . J . Harris , I . G . ; A . W . Fennel , J . Catling , W . Hancock , E . G . Plitt , I ) . | . Witte , J . Anley , C . J . Malins , J . Jacobs , E . G . Smith , Petchtll , E . W . Newman ' , Park , and others .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes ol the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in a very excellent manner , Bro . J . Jacobs acting as candidate . Bro . Witte then worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , being assisted by the brethren . Bro . W . D . Jeanes , 548 , was elected a member . Bro . Oakley , S . W ., was elected to pieaide at the next meeting . Bro . J . A . Powell , the esteemed Treasurer , then rose , and informed the brethren of the great loss

the lodge hail sustained through Ihe death of their Preceptor , Bro . J . P . Cohen . He was eminently lilted for the- office he held , and possessed the respect and esteem of every brother who knew him . Having paid this last sad tribute of respect to departed meiit , Bro . Powell informed the brethren that it was necessary to elect another Preceptor , and , after paying a high compliment to Bro . Gush , thanking him for his services as Preceptor , pro t , in ., concluded his remarks by proposing Bro . Gush for the post . Replying to thii proposition , Bro . Gush said he must firmly decline the honour the

Lodges Of Instruction.

brethren wished to confer upon him , he being already Preceptor of two lodges of instruction . Bro . W . Hancock was then nominated , Bro . Powell observing that Bro . Hancock's teaching being identical with that of Bro . Gush , was much sought after in the North of London . To this Bro . Hancock said at present he could not undertake the duties of another Preceptorship , on account of a severe cold he had caught , and

from which , he was thankful to say , be was slowly recovering , and he suggested that if Bro . Gush would kindly act as Preceptor until the end of the present session ( June next ) , he would consider the matter , and let the brethren know the result on the last night of meeting this session . Bro . Gush agreeing with this proposal , the matter was adjourned for consideration until then . Nothing further offering , the lodge was then closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 53 S . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxlord-street , W ., when there were present Bros . J . L . Goldstein , W . M . ; H . Raphael , S . W . ; J . M . Beedle , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; L . S . Genese , P . M ., Treas . ; Howard E . Mullins , Sec . ; C . Pinnell , S . D . ; W . Fisher , J . D . ; R . Hatfield , I . G . ; W . Proctor , Tyler ; T . W . Smale , P . M . ; C W . Hohnes , S . Woolfers , and W . Cumberland .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of iritiation was rehearsed , Bro . C . W . Holmes being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Cumberland being a candidate for raising , was duly examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Cumberland being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . H . Raphael was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

Our Portrait Gallery.

Our portrait Gallery .

BRO . ALFRED HENRY COOPER , W . M . 2551 , was born on the 21 st April , 1 S 49 , and was educated at Eastbourne School . He first went to business on 21 st April , 1 S 55 , to Messrs . Blumberg and Co ., Cannonstreet , then to Messrs . Millington and Sons , Budge-row , and afterwards to the

warehouse of Messrs . J . and R . Morley , Wood-street , E . C ., where he obtained his business experience , which enabled him to start in business as a wholesale stationer on his 20 th birthday—21 st April , 1 S 60—and which business he now carries on . He married Mary , the fourth daughter of the late J . W . Home , Esq ., on 1 st June , 1 S 74 . His health breaking down , he had to travel to Australia three

times , and for 12 years only spoke in a low whisper , owing to a growth in the throat , for which he had to undergo many operations , but it was entirely removed , and he can now speak as loud as anyone . Bro . Cooper is churchwarden of Christ Church , Highbury , and on his silver wedding—1 st June , 1897—he and his wife were presented with a very handsome silver tea set and an illuminated testimonial

by the vicar and congregation . Our brother was made a Master Mason , in 1872 , in the Buckingham and Chandos Lodge , No . 1150 , and is a founder of the Clissold Lodge , No . 2551 , in which he was installed W . M . on his 4 yth birthday—21 st April last . From what we know of Bro . Cooper , we have every reason to believe that the Clissold Lodge will prosper under his regime .

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