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be to inculcate such excellent precepts to all vvho came for instruction . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " received at the hands of the M . E . Z . that mead of praise it so justly merited . Comp . Kirby held the same position in the lodge , vvhich showed the esteem of all the brethren and companions , and also Comp . Loader carried out the same

two functions , and no companions could possibly perform the duties more ably than those two officers . Comps . Kirby and Loader responded . The toast ot "The Officers" followed , special thanks being accorded to the excellent Organist , Comp . Choveaux , for presenting such a programme of music with such efficient artists . Comp . Wm . Dawson , P . S ., in reply , thanked , on behalf of the officers , most cordially . He vvas only a young

Mason , and still younger Royal Arch Mason , but he , with his younger officers , was most fully prepared to perform his duties . The Janitor ' s toast closed an enjoyable meeting . There was an excellent programme of music under the able superintendence of Comp . Choveaux , Org ., the following artists most efficiently assisting : Comps . Arthur Weston , Frank Swinford , Arter , Choveaux ( pianist ) , Derham ( flautist ) , and C H . Stone .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Borough of Greenwich Lodge ( No . 332 ) . —The installation meeting of the above excellent though not over-populated lodge took place on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the King William the Fourth Hotel , Bro . G . Burney's handsome establishment at East Greenwich . The lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . C S . Burney , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . R . of M ., and the minutes having been

confirmed , Bro . Dr . Ralph Gooding , M . D ., Past G . J . O . England , assumed the chair by special request , and in his own perfect and inimitable manner installed Bro . George P . Carter , J . W . and W . M . elect , into the chair of A . The following officers vvere then appointed and invested : Bros . George P . Carter , W . M . ; Sidney J . Gore , I . P . M . ; Wm . H . Burney , S . W . ; Thos . P . Newton , J . W . ; George

Burney , sen ., M . O . ; George Burney , jun ., S . O . ; Reginald H . Brutton , J . O . ; Walter C . S . Burney , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . John Huntley , R . of M . ; George Carter , acting Sec ; John Pace , S . D . ; George Pocock , J . D . ; J . F . J . Sexton , LG . ; and Edward Spinks , Tyler . Bro . Gooding then gave the addresses in a most impressive manner , and concluded a brilliant service , for vvhich he vvas accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed

on the books of the lodge , and for which he eloquently returned thanks . Bro . Sydney J . Gore , W . M ., who had arrived in the interim , was then presented vvith a handsome and valuable Past Master's jewel for services rendered the lodge during his year of office , and as a mark of the esteem and respect of the brethren , for which he returned his best thanks . The lamented death of Bro . F . Couldery , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., and Treas ., vvas feelingly reverted to , the lodge being in mourning on that account . The lodge was then closed .

The banquet vvas , as all Bro . Burney ' s efforts are , simply superb , and well deserved the eulogiums he received on all sides for its perfectness . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts , that of "The Pro G . M ., the Most Hon . the Marquis and Earl of Hertford , and the the D . G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " being coupled vvith the name of

Bro . Gooding , vvho , in reply , thanked the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast . The Grand Ofiicers of Grand Mark Lodge vvere selected , to a very great extent , from among those vvho had won their spurs by good service not only to the Mark Degree , but to the Craft Grand Lodge and the Craft generally . After reverting to the taking over of the new Grand Mark premises , he said they

were still making progress , and were prepared to do even more than they had ever yet done to increase the prosperity and usefulness of the Order . He expressed his surprise that in a place like Greenwich and its immediate vicinity , holding as it did so many excellent Craft lodges , that the Mark Degree did not prosper so well as it ought . They had the Heir to the Throne as their Grand Master , a large amount

of funds at their disposal—three male pensioners received , £ 25 per annum and three female pensioners £ 21 ; they paid for the education of a number of children at their own homes , and allowed £ 5 per annum for clothing for them ; that , bethought , vvas very respectable work , and when they saw vvho was at their head , and the state of their funds , they had much to be proud of , and need not be ashamed of

asking their brethren of the Craft to join them in the Mark . For himself he trusted he might be spared for many years to come amongst them , and lind that they vvere increasing in numbers . It had given him great pleasure to to havc installed Bro . Carter into the chair , and sliouldthey at any time require his services for any or either of the brethren vvho would succeed Bro . Carter , he should only be

too happy to perform the same service for them . ' Our distinguished brother then resumed his chair amid applause . Bro . Kipps , P . M . ( Hon ) , P . P . G . M . O ., responded for " The Grand Officers of the Province of Kent , Present and Past , " and highly eulogised the efforts of Bro . Robinson , P . G . M ., and Bro . Cummings , D . P . G . M ., for the prosperity of the Order in the Province of Kent .

The I . P . M ., Bro . Gore , then proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in eloquent terms , and hoped that Bro . Gooding ' s wishes would be realised , and that their W . M . would have plenty of work during his year of ofiice . Bro . Carter thanked Bro . Gore and the brethren for their kindness , he in proposing and they in so warmly receiving

the toast , and earnestly re-echoed the wishes of Bros . Gooding and Gore , and trusted next year to have an increase rather than a diminished list of brethren to present to Grand Lodge . Nothing should be wanting on his part to produce such a happy result , and if the brethren helped him he had no doubt of the ultimate success of their good lodge—the Borough of Greenwich .

Bro . C . jolly , W . M . 22 b , S . W . 300 , P . P . G . O ., responded for "The Visitors . " Bro . IL Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . I . of VV ., responded for "The Past Masters . " After the Tyler's toast , the brethren separated , pleased and delighted with a most pleasant evening .

Mark Masonry.

BRADFORD . Old York Lodge ( T . I . ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Salemstreet , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., when Bro . T . H . Pattinson , W . M ., vvas supported by Bios . T . E . Greenough , S . W . ; F . D . Harrison , J . W . ; Geo . Martin , S . D . ; R . H . Bonson . J . D . ; J . Ingleby , as LG . ; John Hill , Tyler ; C . J . Schott , P . J . G . W ., as I . P . M . ; T . Norfolk , P . M .,

as Sec ; G . Althorp , P . M , P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; Chas . Crabtree , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; S . Whiteley . P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Org . ; J . T . Last . M . O . ; Dr . M . Hayes . S . O . ; W . Laycock , jT . O . ; S . A . Auty , Chap . ; Joseph Clifford , Joseph Wilson , A . W . Pullin , and R . Pullan . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . W . R . Bates , P . M . 1522 , vvho had been duly elected at a previous meeting , being in

attendance , he vvas advanced to the Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted b y Bros . Whiteley , P . M ., and Norfolk , I . P . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Greenough . S . W . The W . M . announced that the Prov . Grand Mark Lodge would be held under the banner of the lodge on the 12 th instant , and that arrangements were being made to receive the Prov . Grand Master and the Prov . Grand Officers on that occasion in a suitable

manner . After the business had been disposed of , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The usual loyal toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Bonsor , J . D ., proposed "The Newly-advanced Brother , " and stated that in his own lodge he had proved a worthy member of the Craft , and socially he knew him to be a right good neighbour .

Bro . Bates suitably responded , and thanked the brethren for the hearty manner the toast had been received . Bro . Whiteley , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who acknowledged the toast . The W . M ., Bro . Pattinson , proposed "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and stated how much the lodge vvas

indebted in the past , to the great services vvhich they had rendered , and the present prosperous condition of the lodge was mainly to be attributed to the Past Masters . Bro . Norfolk , I . P . M ., responded . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a pleasant evening . Bros . Whiteley , Pullin , and Greenough contributed songs and music to the harmony of the meeting .

MAIDSTONE . RobinSOn ' . Lodge ( No . 255 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Brewer-street ,, on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., when there was a numerous attendance of the brethren . Bro . A . W . Smith vvas advanced to this Degree by the W . M ., Bro . W . B . Stoneham , P . P . G . Stwd ., in a very efficient and masterly style . The installation of Bro . J . H . Bridge , S . W ., vvas

then proceeded with , a dipensation having been granted by Grand Mark Lodge . The ceremony vvas ably performed by Bro . Francis W . Wright , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ,, P . G . M ., who had promised to attend , hut vvas prevented by indisposition . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . T . W . A . Neech , S . VV . ; Hubert Bensted , J . VV . ; G . F . Baker , M . O . ; VV . P . Dickinson , S . O . ; Thos .

Packman , J . O . ; Silas Wagon , P . M ., S . D . ; Rev . Travers Clarke , J . D . ; and Herbert F . Whyman , LG . Avery handsome Past Master ' s jewel vvas then presented to Bro . Stonham , LP . M ., as a slight mark of appreciation by the brethren for the excellent manner in which he had carried out his duties . Bro . Stonham suitably replied , and told thc brethren he should often give them opportunities of seeing it again by attending the lodge at every meeting he possibly could . A vote of sympathy vvas then passed , and a

letter of condolence ordered to be forwarded to the family of the late Bro . McVicar , vvho held the office of J . W . in that lodge at the time of his death . The lodge vvas then closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the Mitre Hotel to partake of thc excellent banquet vvhich had been provided by Mrs . McVicar . The various loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and one of the most happy meetings of this lodge vvas brought to a close .

The Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge.

THE SIR WALTER RALEIGH LODGE .

In order to celebrate the founding of the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , a banquet , followed by a ball , took place at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C , on the 22 nd ult . Since its establishment in July last , the lodge , which is mainly composed of brethren connected vvith the tobacco trade , has made

great progress . This result is due in a large measure to the untiring efforts of the W . M ., Bro . W . H . Bullock , and the Secretary , Bro . A . 1- " . Scholding , vvho have been cordially supported by all the officers . The gathering at Freemasons' Tavern was numerously attended by members and guests , and , thanks to the admirable arrangements made by the W . M ., the

Secretary , and the Stewards , it passed off in a most successful manner . There was a good proportion of ladies present , and their , enjoyment of the proceedings was enhanced by the thoughtfuliiess of the W . M ., who presented to each a case containing bottles of scent . At the close of the banquet , the usual Masonic toasts

were proposed by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER , but , of course , without the incidental functions which are hidden from the knowledge of the uninitiated . In proposing one of the toasts , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER gave a brief desciiption of some of the Charitable work performed in connection vvith Freemasonry , placing special stress upon the great value of the Schools . He also expressed a hope , amidst cheers ,

that the '' ladies' night" would become an annual institution with the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" vvas given in the most appreciative terms by Bru . W . KI . INUENSTKIN , P . M . 7 , ) and 1540 , Treasurer , and it is needless to say that it was received with great cordiality . One of the most important toasts of the evening , of course , was that of "Thc Ladies , " and Bro . Bedell , whom the WOKSJUPFL ' I . MASTER described as one ol

The Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge.

the handsomest men in the room , vvas called upon to reply . Bro . BEDELL , blushing with conscious modesty under the compliment , made a suitable response . Bros . CROW , P . M ., and RALPH BULLOCK having acknowledged the toast of "The Visitors , " The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed that of "The

Officers of the Lodge , " expressing his thanks to the officers generally for the assistance they had given him , and to the Secretary in particular . He said Bro Scholding had borne the heat and burden of the day in connection with the gathering , and he was quite sure there was not another Secretary anywhere equal to him .

Bro . SCHOLDING , in reply , thanked the founders of the lodge and the Stewards for the support he had received , and said he was very pleased that the brethren and their friends had enjoyed the proceedings . The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of Bro . F . Richardson , and the speeches vvere inter .

spersed vvith some capital songs by Miss Jessie Royd , Miss Florence Croft , and Mr . Lovett King , Bro . Richardson playing a flute obligate to one of the songs . Dancing commenced shortly after 11 o ' clock to thc music of an excellent string band , and was continued with spirit for three or four hours .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

CONSECRATION OFTHE EXCELSIOR LODGE , No . 359 , LIVERPOOL . Thc consecration of this lodge took place on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at the Bears' Paw Hotel , Liverpool , the Consecrating Officer being Bro . J . D . Murray , P . G . N ., assisted by Bro . W . Goodacre , P . N .

There were also present Bros . J . H . Barrow , W . M . designate ; J . C . Robinson , W . Piatt , W . C . Erwin , John Fletcher , W . R . Lathom , and others . After the consecration the W . M . designate was efficiently installed , and invested the following brethren as his ofiicers : Bros . J . C . Robinson , J . ; Wm . Piatt ,

S . ; Wm . Goodacre , Treasurer ; John Fletcher , Scribe ; W . C . Erwin , D . C ; John Haynes , S . D . ; and C . Beeachey , Organist . During the evening 14 brethren were elevated . The whole of the ceremony was performed by Bro . Murray in his usual able and masterly manner .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NATAL . The 21 st regular communication of the District Grand Lodge ot Natal vvas held in the Masonic Hall , Durban , on the ioth ult ., under the presidency of the District Grand Master , Bro . R . I . Finnemore , J . P ., and was largely attended . The D . G . M . delivered an address upon the position and prospects of the Order in the district , which novv

consists of 14 lodges and 655 members . A charter lor a new lodge at Stanger is shortly expected . Application is also about to be made for another charter for a lodge at Ixopo . Increased numbers , the absence of any calls upon the Benevolent Fund , and the absence of any disputes , all indicated a satisfactory condition of affairs . Bro . Finnemore being about to leave with his wife and family for a six months' trip to London , an address

was presented to him , wishing him a pleasant voyage and safe return , cordially expressing the hig h sense entertained of his valuable services to Freemasonry , and expressing the hope of the brethren to welcome back Bro . and Mrs . Finnemore to the colony , which hc has in so many ways served faithfully and well . The D . G . M . suitably acknowledged the kindness of the brethren . The D . G . M . appointed and invested his officers as under :

Bro . J . Weighton Dist . S . G . W . „ A J . Keeler Dist . J . G . W . : ; . MSfar ::: }^* G . chap , .. S . Marriott Dist . G . Treas .

„ J . W . Mason Dist . G . Reg . „ G . Russell Pres . Bd . ot G . P-„ ] . B . Cottam Dist . G . Sec . „ G . T . Ferneyhough ... Dist . S . G . D .

„ S . A . Behr Dist . J . G . D . „ G . H . Edmonds Dist . G . S . of W . „ A . E . St . Clair Liston ... Dist . G . D . C . „ H . E . Royal Dist . A . G . D . C . „ E . H . Mitchell Dist . G . S . B .

;; fc ?; 53 ? UM ::: zl *** - * »*¦ * - „ G . Pullock Dist . G . Org . „ A . R . Payne Dist . A . G . Sec . „ Cartwright Dist . G . Purst . „ Colonel Dalgety Dist . A . G . Purst .

„ Dr . Birtwell 1 „ Goodwin ... I » M « irhead J . Dist . G . Stwds . „ Stewart j ., Handley |

,, McFarlane ... J In the evening Bro . Finnemore and his officers vvere sumptuously entertained at a banquet given by " Port Natal Lodge , No . 738 , in the club room ol the Royal Hote ) .