Instruction.

Parkhouse , S . W . ; Sutton , J . W . ; Paton , Sec . ; Fitzer , Spencer , Baker , Sadler , Woods , Treacher , Mackie , Eidmans , Lane , Mattock , Sims , and Brown . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and- confirmed . Bro . Preceptor worked the Second and Third Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Mackie acting as candidate . Bro . Brown was admitted a joining member . Bro .

Parkhouse was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time and receive the " good wishes" of the brethren . Cordial votes of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes , were accorded to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had occupied the chair for the first time , and to Bro . Treasurer for his present to the lodge of an electroplated square . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( T . I . )—The annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall on the 22 nd ult . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . VV . Radway , assisted by Bros . C . Wilkinson , I . P . M . j R . B . Cater , P . M . ; F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Lawson Howes , J . W . ; Dr . Hopkins , Past G . W ., P . M . 2 G and 74 , Chap . ; John Dutton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Dutton , P . M ., D . of C . ; F .

VV . Dingle , Sec . ; E . J . B . Mercer , M . O . ; C . VV . Penly , S . O . ; VV . Peach , J . O . ; J . Knight , S . D . ; Bethell , as J . D . ; Sparrow , Org . ; Rice , I . G . ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Many members were also present , and as visitors Bros . \ V . H . Scott , P . P . G . S . W ., and Sumsion , P . P . G . S . of VV . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the Treasurer presented his accounts ,

duly audited , showing a favourable balance of £ 9 , which were passed . The VV . M . appropriately addressed the brethren on the great loss the Order had sustained by the lamented death of the Duke of Albany , P . G . M ., and read the circular commanding a general mourning , which , however , had been anticipated by those present , who appeared properly clothed , and the directions from head-quarters as

to the furniture of the lodge in this respect had been obeyed . Letters of apology for absence were read from the R . VV . Bro . R . C Else , Prov . G . M ., Bros . Braham , P . M ., and Williamson . Bro . L . Howes was presented as W . M . elect to the VV . M . for the benefit of installation , by whom the ceremony was well and efficiently performed , with musical

accompaniments under the direction of the Organist . The following appointments to office were made : Bros , Radway , I . P . M . ; F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Dingle , J . W . ; Mercer , Sec ; John Dutton , Treas . ; Dr . Hopkins , Chap . ; Penly , M . O . j VV . Peach , S . O . ; Williamson , J . O . s Knight , Reg . ; I . f . Dutton , D . C . ; VV . II . Young , S . D . ; Wee , J . D . ; Bull , I . G . ; Sparrow , Org . ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Hopkins closed this portion of the proceedings by

delivering the addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , Overseers , and brethren . The VV . M . thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and pledged himself to a faithful discharge of his new duties , though fully cognizant of his responsibilities from his experience in another branch of the Craft . On the proposition of the J . W ., seconded by

Bro . Cater , P . M ., a vote of thanks was passed to Bros . Radway and Dr . Hopkins for their efficient services in the installation ceremony , by whom the compliment was duly acknowledged . A similar vote was passed to the visitors for their presence . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for the annual supper .

SUNDERLAND . —Union Lodge ( No . 124 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Parkterrace . Bro . T . M . VVatson , VV . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., prcsided , and was supported by Bros . F . Maddison , P . M ., P . G . I . W . ; VV . Coxon , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; M . Frampton , P . P . G . J . O . ; R . Kinmond , J . W ., P . G . S . B . ; R . Hudson , P . G . Sec .

Durham ; I . S . Pearson , P . P . G . S . O . ; VV . Liddell , P . P . G . M . O . ; VV . Brandt , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . A . Hunter , P . P . G . O . ; M . H . Dodd , M . O . ; IL H . Pinkney , J . D . ; II . Wrightson , I . G . ; VV . Pinkney , Sec ; and Brown , Tyler . The minutes of the ' . ast regular lodge having been confirmed , and Bro . Emmerson , P . M . 6 G 1 , P . P . G . P . Durham , balloted for and elected , the W . M . elect , Bro . VV .

Coxon , was presented b y Bro . I . M . VVatson to the Installing Master , Bro . M . Frampton , by whom the ceremony was ably performed , assisted by Bro . John Wood . The newly-installed VV . M . then appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . M . VVatson , I . P . M . ; R . Hudson , S . W . j M . II . Dodd , J . W . ; R . Kinmond , M . O . ; T . Pinkney , S . O . ; J . R . Pattison .

J . O . ; H . S . IIalvorsen , Reg . of Marks ; M . Frampton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . C Moor , Sec ; H . Pinkney , S . D . ; H . VVrightson , J . D . ; Wm . Logan , I . G . ; G . Porteous , Org . ; and J . VV . Brown , Tyler . The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Palatine Hotel , Bro . W . Coxon , W . M ., in the chair , and Bro . R . Hudson , S . W ., in the vice-chair . After a substantial

repast , the W . M . proposed the toasts of " The Queen " and "The Prince of VVales and the rest of the Royal Family . " He then proposed "The Health of Lord Henniker , the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Mark Masonry , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " which was heartily received . Henextproposed"The R . VV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . Canon Tristram , and the Officers of the

Provincial Grand Lodge . " He did not think he had met a brother who had Mark Masonry so much at heart as their Provincial Grand Master , had , and he had no doubt he would have been present had not his duties detained him elsewhere . Bro . Hudson , S . W ., had suggested that they should have a lodge of instruction . He entirely concurred with the suggestion , and had no doubt it would be easily

carried out and prove very beneficial . Bro . F . Maddison and J . Wood suitably responded . Bro . T . M . Watson , I . P . M ., next proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who in responding expressed his gratitude to Bro . Watson for the kind manner in which he proposed

the toast , and the brethren for the manner in which they had received it . He should use his best exertions to maintain the high prestige of the Union Lodge . He then proposed the toast of '_ ' The Immediate Past Master , Bro , T . M . Watson , " which was very heartily received . Bro . VVatson respond , and after other toasts the proceedings terminated .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

RESIGNATION OF THE TREASURERGENERAL . A meeting of the High Council was held at 8 A , Red Lionsquare , W . C , on the 24 th ult ., the following fratres being present : Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Hon . Vice-Pres . ; W . R . Woodman , Supreme Magus ; William Dodd , Sec-General ; VV . J . Ferguson , S ° ; J . R . Foulger , Hon . o ° ;

and Thomas Massa , Hon . S . The chair was taken by Col . Sir Francis Burdett . The SECRETARY-GENERAL stated that owing to the illness of Fra . Buss , he was desirous of tendering his resignation , and that this meeting had been summoned to receive the same and to appoint a frater to succeed him . The SUPREME MAGUS desired that a vote of thanks

be recorded to Fra . Buss , who had faithfully served the office of Treasurer-General since the year 1 S 67 , when the Order was resuscitated ; and sincere regret at his resignation ; also the most earnest and hearty good wishes for his speedy recovery . This being unanimously carried , the SUPREJIE MAGUS proposed Fra . James Lewis-Thomas as Treasurer-General , to act as the Treasurer to the High Council , another Treasurer to be appointed to the Metropolitan College , thus

separating the double ofiice held by hra . Buss so well and truly . This was seconded by the SECRETARY-GENERAL and carried unanimously . A committee was appointed to . meet the following morning to audit the accounts of the H . C , also to act with a committee to be appointed by the Metropolitan College in auditing the accounts of that college , and the meeting was adjourned . The balance-sheet will be printed as usual .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The quarterly convocation was held at Sa , Red Lion-square , W . C , on the 24 th ult ., there being present R . W . Fra . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Hon . V . P . ; M . W . Fra . VV . R . Woodman , S . M ., P . M . G . ; R . W . Fras . W . j . Ferguson , M . ofT . ; J . Lewis Thomas , Treas .-Gcn ., P . M . of T . ; VV . Dodd , Sec-Gen . ; V . W . Fra . J . R . Foulger , 2 nd A . ;

VV . Fras . VV . Wynn Westcott , M . B ., C of N . ; Major Penrose Dunbar , T . B . ; George Mickley , M . D ., G . of T . ; and Fras . Thomas Massa , VV . G . Lemon , and John Gilbert , Acolyte . The chair was taken by Fra . Woodman , S . M . ( at the request of the M . of T ., who was unavoidably detained ) , and the vice-chair by Fra . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Hon . V . P . The M . C was opened in due form

and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . J . J . ' 1 homas , 753 , being present was admitted to the grade of Zclator in due form , the chairs of the Anticnts being filled by Fras . Foulger , Mickley , Dunbar , and Lemon , Fra . Dodd , Sec-Gen ., acting as C of N . A ballot for the M . of T . and the Dep . M . of T . then took place , and proved unanimous in favour of Fras . Capt . Geo .

Lambert and J . R . Foulger , but the former being absent his installation was deferred until next meeting . Fra . Donald M . Dewar , whose recent and somewhat sudden decease cast a shadow over the meeting , was the first on the list for election as M . of T ., and all who knew his kindly and genial character expressed deep regret at the loss of our brother and the vacancy in our ranks caused therebv .

Fra . Ferguson , the M . of T ., having now arrived , took the chair , when Fra . Dodd , Sec-Gen ., stated that there had been a meeting of the High Council , presided oyer by Fra . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , immediately previousto the present meeting , at which they had received with the deepest regret the resignation of Fra . Buss as Treas .-Gcn ., an office which he had most faithfully and

lovingly discharged , though overwhelmed with other worksince the year 1867 , when the Order was resuscitated , and which he now laid down only through illhcalth . A most cordial and unanimous vote of thanks and " hearty good wishes" was there accorded to him , and the Supreme Magnus proposed Fra . J . Lewis-Thomas as Fra . Buss's successor as Trcas .-General , and to act as Treasurer to the

High Council . 1 his appointment having been duly made it was necessary to appoint a Treasurer to the Metropolitan College , an office which Fra . Buss had combined with that of Treasurer-General and which he was now for the same reason compelled to resign . The Secretary-General then proposed Fra . Woodman as Treasurer in place of Fra . Buss resigned ; this was decided by a ballot in the affirmative , and

an expression of the deepest sympath y was recorded at the iljness of Fra . Buss , who from his high Masonic position in the Craft was almost universally known and respected , and had by his generous kindness and truly Masonic character ingratiated himself with all the brethren and the fratres of this Order more especially . Fra . Woodman in accepting the office of Treasurer to the Metropolitan

College thanked the brethren for their confidence , and hoped that the Master of the Temple would kindly relieve him of the acting Secretaryship which he had temporarily resumed some time ago , b y appointing to it Fra . Dr . VVynn Westcott , who had offered to undertake the duties of the office . A committee was proposed to co-operate with the committee appointed bv the H . C . especially in auditinrr the

accounts of the Metropolitan College . On due consideration , the addition of Fra . Lewis-Thomas , the newlyappointed Treas .-Gen ., and who is the Immediate P . M . of T ., was deemed sufficient . The M . of T . then appointed Fra . Dr . Wynn Westcott Secretary . Upon requisition duly made and seconded , the following fratres were appointed to the undermentioned

oltices : t-ras . II . H . Thiellay , Primus ; ] . VV . Ellison Macartney , M . P ., Secundus ; G . A . Rooks , Tertius ; Robt . Roy , Quartus ; T . C Walls , Quintus ; John Collinson , Sextus ; I homas Massa , Septimus ; W . Wynn Westcott , Precentor ; J . E . Anderson , C of N . ; Major Penrose Dunbar , Org . ; H . J . Lardner , T . B . ; George Mickley , Herald ; S . Liddell MathersG . of T . ; G . Cockle

, , Medallist ; and John Gilbert , Acolyte . Letters of apology were received from Fra . Macartney , M . P ., detained in Ireland ; Fras . Levander , Hughan , Buss , Thiellay , Rooks , Roy , Walls , Curteis , and in fact from a large number of fratres who faithfullv communicated with

the Secretary on the occasion of this the obligatory meeting . An old member of the Order was voted £ 2 2 s . out of the funds , which amount was considerably augmented afterwards b y the fratres , and there being no further business the M . C was closed in due form and , the fratres adjourned to their customary banquet .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

LEEDS . —Fidelity Preceptory ( No . 114 ) . —The last regular meeting was held at Carlton Hill on the 22 nd ult . The preceptory was opened in due form by Sir Knt . John Barker , E . P ., assisted by his officers , and the ordinary routine business was transacted . A Priory of Malta was subsequently opened , and Sir Knt . C . H . Pickcrsgill duly installed a knight of the Order , after which the priory was closed , and the sir knights sat down to slight refreshment .

Scotland.

Scotland .

The memorial stone of a new public hall and reading and recreation rooms which is at present in course of erection at the sole expense of the Countess of Breadalbane , was laid a few days ago by Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Breadalbane , G . S . W ., with full Masonic honours . The building is already considerably advanced , and stands near the picturesque gateway leading from Kenmore to Taymouth . The hall will present rather a unique

appearance , it being intended to do the walls in panels composed of characteristic specimens of the various woods grown on the estates , with varnished beams and plaster roof . The furniture of the reading room will be in many respects noteworthy . One of the large writing-tables is made from the wood of an ancient pear tree , supposed to be 300 years old , which was blown down during the gale which wrecked the Tay Bridge . It was under this tree , Itradition says ,

that the Great Montrose pitched nis tent when on his career of conquest he swept through Breadalbane , but halted here for a little to besiege Sybilla ' s Isle , which was held against him by a party of Campbells . A large number of brethren assembled at the hall , where the lodge was opened by the R . VV . M ., the Earl of Breadalbane , in the First Degree . Thereafter a procession was formed , and headed by the Earl ' s private band and pipers ,

marched to the new building , ihe route was lined with spectators . The procession then halted , and the brethren opened right and left , leaving room for the R . VV . M . and office-bearers to pass up between . After prayer by the Rev . J . B . Mackenzie , Chap . 27 6 , a bottle containing copies of several newspapers , a number of coins , and also a scroll of parchment was placed in a cavity underneath the memorial stone , which was laid in due and ancient form , being tried with plumb , level , and square ,

liverything being pronounced satisfactory the Earl sprinkled it with corn , wine , and oil . At this stage Bro . McEwen conducted the Countess from the Estate Office to the platform on which the ceremony took place . The Karl having rep lied to a very complimentary reception of his name , the Rev . J . B . Mackenzie in an eloquent speech , presented the Countess with the silver trowel with which the stone had been laid . The brethren were subsequently entertained at luncheon by the Karl .

The Papal Encyclical.

THE PAPAL ENCYCLICAL .

Once more , it seems , Papal theatrical thunder in the form of an Encyclical is to be hurled at the devoted heads of Freemasons , irrespective of time , circumstances , or nationality j and while those members of the most loyal order on earth can only wonder at p ityingly and gaze on unconcernedly such an exhibition of ill-advised , puerile , and altogether unjustified outpouring of "infallible" wrath , it is interesting

to note the opinions held b y those journals not actually connected with our Order . Tne Liverpool Mercury—a . newspaper occupying a deservedly leading position in Lancashire , and one which has secured much admiration from the Craft in the Province of West Lancashire , as a result of much good Masonic service and support—thus spoke last Saturday of the Pope ' s new outburst of misdirected condemnation : "It would appear to be really true that the Pope is preparing

for publication an encyclical directed against Freemasonry . A few days ago a Vienna paper gave what professed to be a summary of the contents , but it was not generally credited . Now , however , the statement is positively made from Rome that such an encyclical is about to be despatched to every part of Christendom , and that the Pope will therein call the attention of Sovereigns to his assurance that Masonry is as much their deadly enemy as it is the enemy of the Church .

The difficulty is to discover what motive the I lol y Father can have in raking up the old conflict at this particular juncture . There arc no signs in the air that Freemasonry is disturbing itself particularly about the concerns of Church or State . There is no reported revival of the Carbonari or other associations of the kind , nor is there any object they could accomplish , since the temporal power is gone and Italy united under a constitutional form of government .

Freemasonry may have lent itself in the past , in some parts of Europe , to revolutionary schemes and doctrines , or rather may have been used b y revolutionists as a convenient cloak for their underground operations ; but there is surely no pretence of the kind now . To charge the Order with warfare against religion , as an Order , is to convey an erroneous impression . Individuals who are atheisticand they unfortunately abound all over the

Continentwould war against Revelation under any circumstances , but it docs not follow that their connection with Masonry would necessarily convert the society into an organised propaganda of Materialism . This would not be true even of French Masons , who have dispensed with a belief in God as a condition of membership ; and it would decidedly not be true of English Masons , who are recruited from all sections of politics . The Pope seems to be aiming his shafts

at a class of men who are Masons by accident ; otherwise he would hesitate to tell us that the Order aims at the ruin of the throne , the altar , and the welfare of Society ; that it detests princes and dupes the people ; that it promotes civil marriages and keeps virtue in check ; and that it confines education to scientific instruction . When we see charges like these set forth we rub our eyes and wonder if we are dreaming . The Pope tells us , too , that ' the separation of

Church and State is monstrous , ' and this proposition explains a great deal . The whole tendency of modern society is to effect the separation of Church and State . In no enlightened country nowadays is the connection held in popular favour . But the Holy See refuses to take account of mental and social development . That which suited ancient and

mediaeval times must suit still , or the world is wandering from the right path . It is wonderful that the logic of progress cannot invade the Vatican ; and , more wonderful still , that a man of so much learning and common sense as Leo XIII . should so little understand the forces with which he is voluntarily seeking an open quarrel . "