Consecration Of A New Lodge At Sunderland.

regular meeting of this lodge , postponed from January , was held on Tuesday , March 28 th . V . W . Bro . Rev . W . Langley , MA ., Grand Mark Chaplain and D . P . G . M . M . of Leicestershire , occupied the chair ( in the absence of Bro . Douglas , the W . M . ) A ballot was taken for Bro .

Jas . King , of the Rutland Craft Lodge , and he was unanimously elected , but not being present his advancement was put off for the next meeting . Bro . Fast was then elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Leadbeater Treasurer . The next meeting will be held in May , when Bro . Fast will be installed .

Royal Ark Masonry.

ROYAL ARK MASONRY .

The Dove Lodge , No . 4 , held a meeting at the Freemasons'Tavern on the 29 th ult ., Bro . Loewenstark , G . S ., acting as Commander ( in the absence of the C . N ., Bro . Abrahams ); Bro . M . Emanuel , as S . W . J . ; Bro . E . P . Albert , as J . W . S . ; and Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . N . and Insp .-General , acting as Deacon . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and ballots taken for several candidates favourably , Bros . T . K .

Tippett , Mark Lodge 86 ; C . Snow , E . Petit , and J . Faulkner , all of the Samson and Lion Mark Lodge , being in attendance , were elevated to the degree of Royal Ark Mariner . Bro . Major Duncan , P . G . M . British Burmah , who was elevated at the last meeting , was unanimously elected an honorary member . It is expected that at the October meeting nearly two dozen candidates will be elevated .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

St . Andrew's Conclave , No . 15 . —The usual meeting of this conclave took place on AVednesday , the 22 nd ultimo , at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street . The only business was the installation of Sir Gilbert Edward Campbell , Bart ., as a Knig ht of the Order . Amongst the Sir Knights present were the following : R . W . Stewart , G I . of R ., P . S . ; Robert Kenyon , M . P . S . ; Frederick

Binckes , V . ; AVm . Jones , S . G . ; S . Rosenthal , J . G . ; W . H . Hubbard , G . Treas ., Recorder ; AV . Roebuck , Standard-bearer ; Donald M . Dewar , Herald ; AVilliam Scott , Charles Saunders , M . D ., AV . J . A . Copeman , Joseph Tanner , AV . B . Johnston , and Sir Gilbert E . Campbell , Bart . The meeting was very enjoyable , and the newly-installed companion-in-arms , who is shortly

going abroad , expressed his satisfaction at being received into the Order . LEICESTER .. —Byzantine Conclave , No . 44 . —The first regular meeting of this conclave since its consecration wns held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present Sir Knights Kelly , M . P . S . and Intendant-General for Leicestershire and Rutland , on the

throne ; Rev . AV . Langley , Viceroy ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , Hig h Prelate ; George Toller , Senior General ; Partridge , Recorder and acting Prefect ; Sculthorpe , Treas . ; Duncombe , Standard-bearer ; and Bembridge , Janitor . Sir Kts . Clarke ( Junior General ) and Deane ( Herald ) were unavoidably absent . Thc conclave having been opened and the minutes of the inauguration meeting read and

confirmed , a ballot was taken for the following candidates for knighthood in this illustrious Order : The Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , AV . M . 799 and P . G . J . AV . ; C . Stretton , W . M . 279 and P . P . G . Reg . ; AV . AVcare . P . M . 279 and P . P . G . S . D . ; T . II . Buzzard , AV . M . 523 and P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; George IT . Hodges , P . M . 523 and P . P . G . S . AV . ; John Hunt , M . of C . S ., P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; R .

A . Barber and T . Shuttlewood , 279 ; Fred . J . Baines , Sec . 523 and P . G . Steward ; J . J . Fast , AV . M . 1130 and P . P . G . Supt . of AVks . ; W . Adcock , Treas . 1130 and P . P . G . Sword-bearer ; Thomas Markham , W . M . 1265 and P . G . D . of C . ; AV . R . Bryan , F . Arnatt and J . Taylor , 1007 ; and Thos . White , of Ballymena , Ireland . AU the candidates were unanimously elected , and the

following were regularly received and installed as Knights Companions of the Order , viz .: —Bros . Stretton , AVcare , Baines , Hunt , Fast , Barber , and AVhite , the last-named candidate having travelled 150 miles to be present on the occasion . The by-laws proposed at the first meeting were read and adopted with some modifications . Two or three

candidates ( at their special request ) were proposed—the names of others being kept back until those already elected shall have been installed at future conclaves . After labour which extended over three hours , the conclave was closed and the Sir Knig hts adjourned to thc refectory for refreshment .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

Doric Lodt ; e of Instruction , No . 933 . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at Bro . Scurr ' s , Three Cranes , Mile-end-road ; Bros . G . Gottheil , AV . M . ; Austin , S . Ay . ; Bingennan , J . W . ; Scurr , I . G . There were about thirty brethren present , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Barnes , P . M . 933 and 554 ; J . Stephens , P . M . 554 ; T . Mortlock , P . M . ; Scurr , P . M . 93-, ; Saunders , AV . M . 127 S

Atkins , AV . M . 174 ; Barnett , AV . M . British Oak Lodge ; Cundick , Ashdown , Clayton , Bradbrook , Musto , Verry , Field , M . Davis , Simmons , Rugg , Appelby , Jones , Ballard , & c . The fifteen sections were worked by the W . M ., assisted by the following brethren : —First lecture first section , Bro . Scurr ; second , Bro . Mortlock ; third , Bro . Field -, fourth , Bro . M . Davis -, sixth , IJro . Barnes ; seventh , Bro . Scurr . Second lecture : first section , M .

Davis ; second , Bro . Cundick ; third , Bro . Musto ; fourth , Bro . Verry ; fifth , Bro . Saunders . Third lecture : first section , Bro . Austin ; second , Bro . Barnes ; third , Bro . Mortlock . Bro . Simmons , 18 S , was elected a joining member . A vote of thanks to the AV . M ., for ihe very able manner he had performed the duties of the evening , terminated the proceedings . The lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned until Friday next , at 8 p . m .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

DOWNSHIRE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 594 , LIVERPOOL . The above lodge held its Sth annual banquet at the Royal Mersey Yacht Hotel , on Tuesday , the 14 th ult . After the brethren had partaken of the sumptuous fare provided by the hostess ( Mrs . Crewe ) in her usual and effective style , the cloth

being removed , Bro . Frederick Sergeant , S . W . of the regular lodge , as W . M . of the evening , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . He next proceeded to give the toast of the evening , viz ., the health of Bro . Peter M . Larsen , P . M ., First Principal of 220 , and

D . W . M . of Mark Lodge 65 , to whom he presented , in the name of the lodge , a superb and elega ttly designed time-piece , bearing the following inscription * . — " Downshire Lodge of Instruction , 594 . Testimonial to Bro . Peter M . Larsen , P . M . Pre . ceptor . " In so doing , the W . M . expressed , with

great feeling , the hope that Bro . Larsen would accept it as a memento of the high honour and esteem in which he was held by his brethren for his very unremitting attention and careful guidance , which conduced so largely to the progress and prosperity of this Lodge of Instruction .

Bro . Crosby Leighton here rose and begged to declare his great pleasure in being able to second the above magnificent presentation with the following testimonial , beautifully illuminated , and signed by upwards of 50 members of the lodge : — "Downshire Lodge of Instruction , No . 594 . Testimonial

from the brethren to Bro . Peter Miller Larsen , P . M ., Preceptor for the years 1869 and 1870 , evincing the high esteem in which he is held by them , and the testimony to his unremitting zeal and attention to the instruction of those brethren desirous of attaining to the privileges of the highest

honours in Freemasonry . " In acknowledging the toast , which was given with Masonic honours , Bro . Larsen assured the W . M . and brethren that he felt too deeply affected to be able to respond in a proper manner to their very earnest expressions of esteem , and the high honour

accorded him ; however , in the past twelve years which he had been a member of the Craft , he had in any way assisted in promoting the principles of Masonry , he was extremely gratified , and would ever treasure and prize their beautiful gifts . The W . M . next called upon the members to join

him in doing honour to the next toast , the health of the Secretary and Treasurer , Bro . Henry Hodgson , who , for the past ten years , had so ably and successfully managed the business of the lodge , which was unanimously received in thc usual

Masonic style . Bro . Hodgson replied in a very able and eloquent speech . After spending a very pleasant evening , the brethren separated at an early hour .

CALEDONIAN LODGE , No . 4 S 9 , HASKEIM CONSTANTINOPLE .

The second annual concert and ball given by the thc above lodge took place at the Haskcim Institute recently , Notwithstanding very severe weather , the lodge hall , which was tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens , was filled to overflowing , clearly demonstrating the necessity of the proposed

enlargement of the building . Bro . AVilliam S . Henderson , R . AV . M ., presided , and was supported by several representatives of thc Caledonian , Leinster , and Oriental lodges , all in full Masonic costume . The Chairman , in opening the proceedings , said he was so well pleased at seeing so many brethren ,

with their friends , wives , children , ancl sweethearts around him , that he felt almost in the humour to divulge some Masonic secrets—more especially to thc ladies , who , he knew , dearly loved to hear secrets at any time—but they would agree with him that it would be rather out of place , seeing that they

had met solely for thc purpose of enjoying themselves , which he hoped every one would do . Like every society or association connected with Haskcim , thc Masons were flourishing , increasing and prospering , as a society founded on such principles must ever do . Of course they might say it was an easy

matter for one to blow his own horn , but there were occasions when it was necessary to speak of themselves . He had often been amused as a Mason at observing the irritation displayed by some young brother at hearing the Order to -which he belonged spoken of disrespectfully ; as if they , more than

others , should escape criticism . That feeling should never be given way to ; such criticism should only make them try to watch and guard their conduct through life so that they might never bring discredit on an institution they all loved so much . He had

often laid it down as a maxim for his own guidance , that next to a bosom friend we should value our critical enemy or opponent , for his adverse criticism operated as a healthy corrective . If the outside world who are not Masons expect Masons to be more free from thc faults that afflict humanity , as Masons , it

Masonic Festivities.

should only make them try to be as free from them as possible . They , Haskeimites , knowing each other as they did , were free to confess that they were more a community of critics than philosophers , and that Diogenes and his tub would have little or no countenance from them . And perhaps it was right that

it should be so . Situated as they were , in a foreign land , with more time on their hands than they had been accustomed to have , dependent on each other as they were for all the social comforts they enjoyed , it seemed so natural that they should sometimes sail on a voyage of discovery and find a little island in

a neighbour ' s eye , forgetful of the mighty continent in their own . Yet with all the Haskeimites' faults , he believed there was more good feeling and real friendship amongst them than many were inclined to think . When they fell out it was only like a

lovers' quarrel—just for the pleasure of making it up again ; and with all their little differences , he believed most of them would say , " Haskeim , with all thy faults I love thee still I" And many of them , through friendships contracted there , would even say , with Montgomery :

A dearer spot on earth , supremely blest—A dearer , sweeter spot than all the rest . Let each and all of them try to make it ' so , by Avork ing harmoniously together . He just remembered the saying of a great Master in Masonry , mighty Solomon , that there is a time to dance and a time to

sing ; but if his memory did not deceive him , Solomon never said there was a time for speechifying . So as he had no doubt they all considered the time to sing had arrived , he would conclude . ( A pplause . ) The concert , with the exception of an excellent professional band , was sustained by amateur

performers ( Messrs . Teadstill , J . Ferguson , Knighton , Tucker , Laird , Stone , Hosking , Lindsay , Dunn , J . Blair , W . Blair , R . Turner , H . Witheritt , and J . Till ) , commenced with a well-rendered chorus from the opera of "Faust , " and continued with songs and recitations , all of which . were well received

and many of them loudly encored . From beginning to end the concert was a complete success , and although it was prolonged nearly an hour beyond the time at which it was intended to finish , the only regret felt by the company was that it could not continue . According to custom , the concert

concluded with " God save thc Queen , " in which the whole assemblage joined . By half-past eleven the room was cleared and the ball commenced , under the direction of Bro . G . R , Warren , P . M ., and was kept up with unflagging spirit until daybreak . During the concert and ball

fruit , cakes , sweets , and tea , and other sober beverages were handed round , and in another room thc visitors found , at any time , an abundant supply of sandwiches , and tea or coffee—a far preferable arrangement to the customary supper .

The whole of thc arrangements reflect great credit upon thc Committee , Messrs . Jas . Anderson , John Thompson , Thos . Blair , Robert Jamieson , W . Dorrcll , Jas . Till , ancl H . T . Rand , who had their reward in the complete satisfaction which was freely expressed by everyone present .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

Report of Sub-Committee appointed by Grand Committee , 25 th Nov ., 1870 , to investigate the memorial from the Lodge St . John , Glasgow , No . 3 a , anent the carrying of working tools at processions and other ceremonials of Grand Lodge . In carrying out the remit made to them , your

? THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND AND

THE ST . JOHN'S LODGE MEMORIAL .

Sub-Committee requested the Grand Clerk to serve copies of the memorial on the Lodge Journeymen , No . 8 , and Bro . W . P . Buchan , a member of No . 3 , who claimed the right of replying to certain of thc statements contained in the memorial when read at the last Quarterly Communication of Grand

Lodge ; and to the replies received as well as to minutes of Grand Lodge , and other documents bearing on the matter at issue , the Sub-Committee have given careful consideration . The memorial of St . John ' s Lodge maintains : — ist . That the lodge was conceded , by virtue ofa

charter granted to it by Malcolm Canmore , certain rights and privileges , and assigned by virtue of their position precedence in rank over all the daughter lodges of Scotland . 2 nd . That the ' practice invariably exercised hitherto by the Grand Lodge in the ceremonial of laying the foundation-stone in

provinces other than that of Edinburgh has been to concede in courtesy and right to thc senior lodge of thc province to appoint such Operative Freemasons as they shall think fit to select to carry the working tools . 3 rd . That the right and privilege of the

Lodge Journeymen is distinctly circumscribed and confined to the district of Edinburgh , as laid down in Grand Lodge Laws , chap , xx ., sec . 3 ; and that this lawdefines their position as thatof" Edinburgh and no other place . " 4 th . That the Grand Master acted contrary to Grand Lodge Laws in awarding prece-