Craft Masonry.

2 G 24 , Mackay . —In West Australia , W . W . Knight , 27 S 2 , and J . E . Brederkoft , S 61 ( S . C ) , Albany ; W . E . Mason , 447 ( S . C ) , Durban , Natal ; E . J . Briscoe , ifioi , Pernambuco , Brazil ; A . McK . Stewart , D . D . G . M ., Morden , Manitoba : —In the United States , W . W . Mitchell , P . M ., Medfield , Massachusetts ; W . F . Kuhn , M . D .. P . M . 563 , Kansas City , Missouri ; S . G . Smith , D . D ., 1 S 1 , St . Paul , Minnesota ; and VV . H . Brewster , P . M . 2 , Middleburg , Vermont ; H . Kuendig , Lodge Union des Cccurs , Geneva ; T . L . Washington . W . M . 2755 , and J . R . Niss , 2725 , Malta ; L .

Blumenau , 126 , and J . Sibthorpe , P . M . 4 , Dubln ; W . S . Reid , P . M . 87 , A . C . McAdam . O ., and R . Milburn , P . M . 87 , Glasgow ; G . Clarry , P . P . G . W ., Cardiff ; the Rev . J . G . Ryles , W . M . 2415 , Hunwick , Durham ; H . C . Marston , West Hartlepool ; J . R . French , W . M . 1416 , Thirsk ; H . J . Campbell , M . D ., 974 , Bradford ; G . B . Goodfellow , P . M . 1030 , Stockport ; C . T . T . Bateman , 1375 , Manchester ; J . S . Norton , 120 , J . C . M . Vaughan , 120 , and W . R . Stafford , Prov . G . Sec . Hereford ;

] . K . Bond , P . M . 1247 , and J . R . Wilson , W . M . 954 , Plymouth ; S . J . Downe , 342 , Portsmouth ; G . H . Robinson , 2101 , Godalming ; E . R . Taylor , 190 , Sidcup ; and in or near London , F . Lewi ,,, 1155 ; T . H . Wall , 1155 ; V . Moulder , 2694 ; P . N . Tritt , 2 toS ; A . J . Thomas , P . M . 1 ; H . H . Hayter , S 71 ; J . J . Hiam , 1538 ; J . M . Grant , P . M . 176 ; L . W . Harris , P . M . 24 SS ; T . J . Carpenter , 1982 ; C E . Pillinger , 902 ; S . A . Weeden , and A . C Mead , P . M . 1420 .

The sum of 10 guineas was voted from the General Fund towards the relief of distressed Masons in the Transvaal , for which Bro . Geo . Richards , Dist . G . M ., expressed his thanks , and announced that he hoped his modest proposal would now soon be merged in the larger scheme about to be advocated in Grand Lodge . The following objects of interest were on exhibition and were explained by the Secretary : A coloured print entitled " The mysteries that here are shown are only to a Mason known , " designed by " William Thompson , Hieroglyphus , " and printed by Robt . Siyer and Co .

Ihe print is a moderately rare one , and was reproduced in facsimile by Bro . Jackson , of Leeds , a few years ago . The medal struck in honour of Bro . the Chevalier Burns , exhibited by Bro . Shackles in illustration of the paper by Bro . Gould down-for reading . Two thin trgitvfrl jewels , one a sun in splendour , and the other a plumb of which the bob was a smaller sun in splendour . These are the property of the Apollo Lodge , Beccles , and bear the hall-mark for 1 S 14 . Tradition in the lodge has it that they were formerly the collar jewels of the W . M . and J . W ., but against this supposition is the fact

that ordinary jewels for these officers of the same date are also in existence . They were possibly worn by the oflicers on the breast or in some other way additional to the usual jewels ; also the eld seal of the lodge , showing the arms of the Grand Lodge of England previous to the Union , and an impression from an engraved plate , thought by the members to have been used to mark the lodge aprons , but which was possibly a plate for the lodge summons . These were exhibited by Bro . Le Strange . Bro . Geo . Graveley exhibited an old apron , embroidered in coloured silks and spangles on white satin and

edged with a narrow silver fringe . On the circular flap is an irradiated eye ; down each side an indented border embroidered in crimson , blue and purple ; it also shows the two columns ; a R . A . standing on a tesselated pavement of white , red , blue and purple squares ; an ark on a sea within a rainbow surmounted by a rod and serpent ; and other usual Masonic devices . According to the tradition in the owner ' s family , the apron belonged to the Duke of Wharton , G . M . in 1 723 , but from the nature of the symbols introduced , this is manifestly impossible . The apron , however , may possibly

date from 1750 or thereabouts . The thanks of the lodge were tendered to the exhibitors . Letters of excuse for non-attendance were read from Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . B ., the W . M . ; E . Conder . jun ., S . W . ; Admiral Markham , P . Dist . G . M . Malta , J . D . ; E . Macbean , P . M . ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . ; and others . An address in loving memory ot the late Bro . John Lane , P . A . G . D . C , by his fellow townsman and friend of long standing , Bro . W . J . Hughan , was , in the absence of the latter , read by the Secretary , and will appear in the printed transactions of the lodge . Bro . R . F . Gould ,

P . M ., P . G . I ) ., D . C , then read a paper entitled , "Masonic Celebrities , No . VIII ., the Chevalier Burns , " giving an interesting account of the remarkable career of this prominent Indian Mason , who at one time was Provincial Grand Master of all three Presidencies under the Grand _ Lodge of Scotland , and was for a long series of years the mainstay and moving spirit of the Craft in India . His father was a Mason as were his four brothers , and on one occasion all six were present in lodge together . Bro . Dr . James Burns was in other respects , too , a remarkable man , and his biography as given by Bro . Gould will form a valuable addition to

the gallery of portraits already printed for the lodge by our learned brother . Such a paper is naturally not open to much in the way of discussion , but some additional remarks in elucidation of the subject were offered by Bros . C . Purdon Clarke , G . L . Shackles , Rev . C H . Maiden and J . R . B . Bell . Votes of thanks were passed to Bros . Hughan and Gould . A telegram was dispatched to Bro . Sir Charles Warren , founder and lirst W . M . of the lodge , in the following terms : "To General Warren , Ladysmith , hearty good wishes and congratulations from 207 G in lodge assembled . " The brethren subsequently dined together at the Holborn Restaurant .

Marcians Lodge , No . 2648 . The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held at the Trocadero Restaurant , Piccadilly , W ., on Friday , the 23 rd ultimo . The W . M ., Bro . T . Simpson , was supported by Bros . Rev . C . J . Smith , I . P . M . ; J . Easterbrook , P . M . ; R . M . Gatliff , S . W ., W . M . elect ; C K . Betts , S . D . ; F . Muntzer , J . D . ; T . W . Blott , D . C : 11 . 1 . Foan , Org . ; 1 . Pollard , Sec . ; H . Edmead , A . Busby , C . Busby , W .

G . Norman , J . A . I lowland , A . L . Rayner , R . A . Pollard , G . 1 ' . Muntzer , G . H . Foan , P . M . ; W . A . P . Colyer , A . J . Heal , C Gary , P . Fairlie , G . A . Nielson , J . Parson , F . Jackson . S . Sidders , P . M . ; j . G . Wood , VV . R . Dear , A . C . Busby , E . J . Sainsbury , W . G . Hodgson , P . B . Evans , A . C Adams , H . Jude , W . G . Mann , A . H . Waller , C . B . Leatherby , and J . F . Pollard . Visitois : Bros . Wm . Boddington , P . M . 101 G , P . P . A . G . S . Warwickshire ; J . Milsted Spencer , P . M . 1922 ; J . H . Richardson , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; J . Sherman , P . M . 114 G ; L . H . Walker , W . M . 2163 and 2 Gfc , S . D . 2157 ;

T . W . Heath , P . M . 17 G 7 ; W . R . Carter , P . M . 404 , W . VV . Walford , P . M . 2054 ; A . W . Weston , P . M . 127 S ; W . A . Madeley , S . D . 171 G ; Shirl Mussell , Org . 27 G 5 ; A . J . Mullens , Org . 2490 ; A . E . Turner , J . W . 1 S 39 ; J . West , 2157 ; C . E . Loader , 2705 ; T . Chamberlain , 2090 ; T . J . Liley , S 65 ; E . G . Lynex , 2157 ; and W . G . The lodge was opened , and after the minutes had been read and confirmed , the VV . M . initiated Mr . W . Bromage in a faultless marner , the I . P . M . giving the charge in his usual impressive way . Bro . Gatliff was then presented for installation , the

ceremony being performed by the W . M ., Bro . Foan acting as D . of C The newlyinstalled W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Betts , S . W . ; F . Muntzer , J . W . ; S . Sedders , Treas . ; T . Pollard , Sec . ; the Rev . C . J . Smith , Chap . ; T . W . Blott , S . D . ; H . Rayner , J . D . ; H . J . Foan , Org . ; J . Parsons , I . G . ; F . Jackson and W . R . Dear , Stwds . ; and G . H . Foan , D . of C . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., who was congratulated on the extremely efficient manner in which he had carried out his duties during his year of office .

All business being ended , the lodge was closed in harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the Empire Room for the banquet . The delightful repast and beautiful decorations gave all extreme satisfaction . Afterwards the usual toasts were proposed , Ithe harmony between being supplied by Bros . J . Pollard , A . Busby , and R . Pollard , and Bros . A . L . Rayner , VV . Churcher , and j . Potter afforded the brethren much amusement by their humorous contributions , Bro . T . VV . Heath also contributing in a masterly manner two cornet solos . An extremely enjoyable and successful evening was brought to a close about 11 . 30 by the usual Tyler's toast .

Instruction.

Instruction .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . Thc usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the Gth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . K . Thomas , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; II . ) . Dunaway , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . F . Hardyment , Asst . Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas . ; J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec ; D . Taybr , S . O . ; T . E . Newman , J . l ) . ; J . Horstead , LG . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; A . C . Smith , E N . Beningfield , C . Nicole , R . W . Nicole , F . H . Johnson , H . J . May , W . B . Griffiths , E . P . Fischer , A . Noel , G . Mortlock , D . Meredew , H . King , W . Horseman , and J . Birks , P . M .

Instruction.

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Fischer being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Johnson being the candidate . Bro . Evans was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation . It was decided to hold the annual festival of the lodge on the 27 th inst . The lodge was then closed .

EARL'S COURT LODGE , No . 2765 . A meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 7 th instant , at the the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington-square . There were present Bros . J . W . Facey , W . M ;; T . Nicholls , S . W . ; T . Leete , J . W . ; J . Worth , Preceptor ; J . Cox , Dep . Preceptor ; J . W . Facey , Treas . ; Albert J . Taylor , Sec . ; J H . King , S . D . ; W . Neighbour , J . D . j S . Mussel , I . G . ; H . S . Cox , Stwd . ; S . W . Keene , P . M . ; R . R . Young , H . O . Sanders , F . VV . Smethurst , I . Hallam , W . lames . W . S . Lvon . P . Howard . I .

Wynman , T . C . Dyer , J . Davis , and J . J . Orr . Visitors : Bros . Arthur Williams , P . M . S 34 ; F . J . Ingram . J D . 144 ; and H . Holley , 804 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hallam answered the usual questions and retired , being a Fellow Craft . Bro . Young was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Young being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony ot initiation . Bro .

Lyon being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bros . Arthur Williams , P . M . 8 34 ; F . J . Ingram , J . D . 144 ; and Holley , S 04 ( Johannesburg , South Africa ) were all unanimously elected joining members . Bto . Williams , in replying , said it gave him much pleasure to become a member of this new lodge , which he was sure would be a great success ; members being so comfortably housed and attended to . Bros . Ingram and Holley also suitably replied . , It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the W . M ., Bro . Facey , for the able manner in which he had rehearsed the Third and First Degrees . There being no other communications , the lodge was closed .

The annual supper of this lodge—in conjunction with the Dalhousie Lodge—takes place on Tuesday , the 27 th instant . An early application is necessary to obtain tickets .

The Recent Benevolent Festival.

THE RECENT BENEVOLENT FESTIVAL .

The following lists and additions to lists have bseu received ^ sin : e our report of last week : —

LONDON . ^ I-odge f , s . d . 147 Bro . John Cook , additional ... ... . „ 6 16 6 ( raising his list lo ^ ' m iGs . Gd . ) 1 G 2 „ A . B . Kent , additional _ ... ... 1 1 o ( raising his list to £ 26 5 s . ) 1 G 5 „ Henry Times , additional ... ... 21 o o

( raising his list to £ 31 ios . ) iSG „ W . S . Page , additional ... ... 5 5 o ( raising his list to £ 7 6 2 s . Gd . ) 22 S „ B . J . Douthwaite , new list ... ... 41 iS o 754 „ B . Stocker , additional ... ... ... 990 ( raising his list to £ 26 4 12 s . ) S 13 ,, R . Clarke , additional ... ... ... 131 5 o

( raising his list to £ 204 15 s . ) 122 S „ F . Morrison 1 , ¦ . 12 SS „ J . A . Tharp ; j > "'' ' - - 66 3 o i- > SS" ) " j „ VV . H . Pocklington , additional ... ... 1316 o

( raising his list to £ 16 9 is . ) ¦ 349 J , David Moss , additional ... ... iu 16 o ( raising his list to £ 582 10 s . ) 1537 „ G . N . Abernethy , new list 6 / 40 1 9 01 „ R . VV . Thomas , additional ... ... S 5 o ( raising his list to £ GS 5 s . ) Chapter

2511 Comp . Jas . Pinder , new list ... ... 10 10 o Lodge 25 S 1 Bro . C . J . Kiralfy , additional ... ... 2 12 G ( raising his list to , £ 70 17 s . Gi . ) 2603 „ Edward White , additional ... ... 320 ( raising his list to £ 38 iGi . ) Unattached Bro . I . Songhurst , new Steward and list ... 10 10 o

„ G . Gaddes , new list ... ... ... 10 10 o ,, H . J . Collier , additional ... ... 550 ( raising his list to £ 10 ios . )

THE PROVINCES . BERKSHIRE . Lodge 2 G 71 Bros . Payne and Hardy , additional ... .. 1 7 G ( raising list to £ 27 iGs . Gd . ) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . G 31 Bro . Sir B . Savory , new list ... ... ... 47 5 o DEVONSHIRE .

70 „ F . B . Westlake , additional ... ... 63 o o ( raising his list to - £ 94 10 s . )

ESSEX . ¦ 734 » P . E- Beard , additional ... ... 10 10 o ( raising his list to , £ 78 15 s . ) LANCASHIRE ( E . D . ) 34 S St . John's Lodge , new list ... ... ... 31 10 o ' " MIDDLESEX . 14 G 0 Bro . W . H . J . Blake , new list ... ... 12 11 G NORTHUMBERLAND .

393 i > T . Marten , additional ... ... ... 21 o o ( raising his list to £ 6 S 5 s . ) SHROPSHIRE . Unattached Bro Rowland G . Venables , new list ... ... 10 10 o

WARWICKSHIRE . Lodge 1431 „ T . H . Woollen , new list ... ... 10 10 o - » "L IST OF AGRICULTURAL SHOWS , CATTLE , HORSE , AND SHEEP FAIRS , DOG AND POULTRY SHOWS , & C . " —The Great Northern Railway Company have issued the 1900 edition of their handy book , containing a list of principal agricultural shows

, cattle , sheep , and horse fairs , racing fixtures , dog and poultry shows , & c , for the year . Copies can be obtained gratis of the Company ' s Agents in the various towns , or on enclosing stamp forpostage to the Superintendent of the Line , Great Northern Railway , Kinp ' s-cross Station , London , N . A folding card list of the principal agricultural shows for 1900 has also been prepared , and copies can be . obtained by enclosing stamp for postage to Mr . F . Elliott , Goods Canvassing Department , Great Northern Railway , King ' s-Cross Station , London , N .