Mark Masonry.

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . A . O . Hemming and G . E . P . Hertslet , both of 1512 , and , it being unanimous , thev were duly advanced by the Secretary , who subsequently installed Bro . Ubsdell as W . M . ( with the valuable assistance of Bro . H . J . Lardner , as D . of C . ) Among the officers appointed and invested were Bros . Hemming , S . W . j Hertslet , ] . W . j W . Fisher , P . M ., Treas . j Major Walls , P . M ., Secj and G . Harrison , ' Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officers , and Bro . Lardner duly acknowledged the same . The presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . lames Hill was postponed . _ „

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Hill , l . P . M . j VV . R . Porter , P . M . j F . F . Bonney , P . M . j and others . The Iodge having been closed , a banquet followed , and , upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the various toasts with comm ; ndable brevity . Bro . George Everett , P . S . G . D ., replied on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " In the course of his speech , he feelingly alluded tothe great loss that the Mark Degree had sustained by the premature decease ^ of Bro . Lieut .-Col . A . B . Cook , Prov . G . M ., whose qualities of geniality and Masonic " philanthropy were of no mean order .

Personally , he felt his loss very much . Bro . W . Thomas , P . P . G . M . O ., replied on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " followed .

Bro . R . Ubsdell briefly replied . The toast of " The Advancees" came next in order , and Bros . Hemming and Hertslet responded in appropriate terms . In giving the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . expressed his personal acknowledgments to Bros . Lardner and Austin for the services that they had rendered to the lodge that evening . In response , both brethren expressed the pleasure it had respectively afforded them to assist in the working of the Degrees .

. The toast of " The Past Masters " was coupled with the names of Bros . Briggs , Higgins , Kohler , Davis , and Forge , who respectively replied . Bros . W . Fisher , A . O . Hemming , and G . E . P . Hertslet acknowledged the toast of " The Officers . " The proceedings then came to an end . The jewel was manufactured by George Kenning and Son .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . J . Rossdale , W . M . ; T . Richards , S . W . ; F . N . Hardinge , J . W . j Wales , M . O . j Strutt , S . O . j Willshire , J . O . j J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . j Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Dowse , J . D . ; R . Shaw , P . M ., LG . ; P . Beard , D . C . ; Burton , Bradley , and Johnstone , Stewards ; E . Beard , I . P . M . ; R . Skinner , P . M . ; and G . W . Larter , P . M .

The minutes of tbe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . H . J . Warrington , 1602 ; C J . Burt , 2696 ; and E . J . Southern , 2695 ; were impressively advanced by the I . P . M . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros F . C . Frye , P . M . ; J . Huish , P . M . j S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . j Dr . H . Kiallmark , P . M ., P . G . S . j Dr . F . Pocock , P . M . j and others . The lodge was then closed . An excellent banquet followed .

Upon the removal ot the cloth , the usual loyal toasts received full justice , Bro . R . Shaw responding on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was g iven in eloquent terms by the I . P . M . The W . M . having replied , gave " The Advancees . " In the course of his remarks , he said that he felt confident that the candidates must , have highly appreciated the

manner in which they had been advanced that evening by the I . P . M . T wo of them were personal friends of Bro . Beard , and , ' consequently he ( the W . M . ) had given way in order that the work should be performed by the I . P . M . Bros . Warrington , Burt , and Southern , in their respective replies , expressed themselves as being delighted with the Mark Degree , and regretted that they had not taken it earlier in their Masonic career .

The toast of " The Past Masters " followed , and was coupled with the names of Bros . E . W . Beard and Skinner . The VV . M . again spoke in terms of high commendation of the services of the I . P . M . With regard to Bro . Skinner , the W . M . said that , as one of the oldest advancees of the lodge , it was always a pleasure to see him among them . He possessed a happy , genial temperament , and had the interests of the lodge thoroughly at heart .

Bro . Beard , in reply , expressed his acknowledgments for the kind remarks made by the W . M . He said that the meetings of No . 211 were always red-letter days to him . It had been his good fortune to introduce some personal friends of his to the lodge , and he was in hopes of bringing others . Bro . Skinner also said a few words in reply . Bro . J . N . Frye responded on behalf of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and Bros . Richards and Hardinge for "The Officers . "

During the evening an excellent musical entertainment was provided by the Savoy Entertainers , under the management of Bro . Goddard , P . M . Bro . Strutt also contributed an effective baritone selection . The proceedings then terminated .

Prince Leopold Lodge , No . 238 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 16 th ult ., and among those in attendance were Bros . T . B . Dodson , W . M . j R . Burleton , S . W ., Master elect j E . Bond , J . W . ; H . Hawkins , M . O . j Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . , * F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . G . S . j and H . J . Lardner , P . S . G . D . ( hon . members ) .

'Ihe minutes of the previous meeting havingbeen read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . J . V . Sherrin and T . L . Pewtress , and it being unanimous , they were advanced as M . M . Ms , by the Secretary . Bro . Burleton having been presented was installed W . M . by the Secretary . Among the officers appointed and invested were Bros . Bond , S . W . j Hawkins , J . W . j Bonney , M . O . j Sherrin , S . O . j Pewtress , J . O . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., Treas . ; Major Walls , P . M ., Sec . j

and Goddard , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . T . B . Dodson . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Lardner for his valuable services in the ceremonies of advancement and installation . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros , the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , LP . M . and Treas . ; L . W . Harvey , P . M . ; W . H . Holroyd , P . M . ; F . F . Bonney , M . O ., and others . The lodge was then closed .

The members and their guests then partook of an excellent banquet , which gave unqualified satisfaction . The W . M . presided most genially , his several utterances being distinguished by exceptional originality . Bro . Lardner responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " The toast of "The W . M . " was submilted by the I . P . M . In the course of his

remarks the speaker said that Bro . Burleton and he had been associated in Masonry for many years , particularly in the Dalhousie Lodge . To know theW . M . was to appreciate a good man and Mason . He had every reason to believe that thc affiirs of the Prince Leopold Lodge would prosper during the W . M . ' s tenure of office . The W . M ., having briefly replied , gave the toast of " The Advancees . "

Bros . Sherrin and Pewtress having responded , " The Health of the Past Masters , " followed , coupled with the name of Bro . T . B . Djdson , who made a humorous reply . The toast of " The Officers " gave Bros . Bond and Hawkins an opportunity of saying some very complimentary things about the lodge and its members . During the evening Bros . Dodson , Bond , Hawkins , Lardner , and Professor Driver contributed various selections in verse and prose .

THE Q UEEN will visit Aldershot on Monday , the 26 th inst ., and review the troops on Laffan ' s Plain Parade Ground . The spectacle will be a brilliant one . In consequence of this arrangement the ist Infantry Brigade will do their training before the 26 th , so as to be in Aldershot on the day of the visit , and the ist Cavalry brigade , who were to so to Salisbury Plain on the 19 th , will not go until after her Majesty ' s visit . The ist Royal Dragoons , the ioth Hussars , and some of the Household troops will , on the way to Salisbury , be brought to Aldershot to march past . About 14 , 000 soldiers will be on parade under Sir Redvers Buller , V . C .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

Grand Master ' s Council , No . I . The installation meeting of this old Council was held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C ., on the iSth ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . G . Graveley , P . T . I . M ., Treas ., as T . DM ., in the absence of Comp . George Gregory , T . I . M . ; H . P . Hay , D . M ., T . I . M . elect ; J . J . Thomas , P . C . of W . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . R . P . D . G . M ., Ree ; Basil Stewart , C . of C . ; G . Briggs , H . Higgins , A . W . ; W . A . Scurrah , P . T . I . M . ; E . Brown , and Rev . C . E . Roberts , M . \ . Comp . Capt . E . Money , P . T . I . M ., was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . Hay having been presented was installed as T . I . M . by the Recorder . Among the officers appointed and invested were Comps . J . J . Thomas , D . M . ; B . Stewart , P . C . W . ; G . Graveley , P . T . I . M ., Treas . ; Major Walls , P . T . I . M ., Recorder ; Rev . C . E . Wright , M . A ., P . G . C , Chap . ; Rev . C . E . Roberts , M . A ., Asst . Chap . ; G . Briggs , C . of C . ; J . N . Frye , C of G . ; II . Rogers , J . Smith , and J . T . Rowe , Marshals ; C Slater and VV . H . Toye , Stwds . ; H . Higgins , Warder ; Dr . Ezard , Asst . Warder ; R . A .

Gowan , Sentinel ; and E . Mills , Outer Sentinel . The report of the Audit Committee , a most satisfactory one , was received and adopted . The resignation of Comp . Col . Sewell was received with regret . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Baron de Ferrieres , P . T . I . M . ; R . L . Loveland , O . C , P . T . I . M . ; R . B . Bryant , P . T . I . M ., P . G . L . ; H . J . Lardner , P . T . I . M . ; G . Powell , P . T . I . M . ; G . Gregory , P . T . I . M . ; Rev . Dr . Lemon , M . A ., P . G . C ; Rev . C . E . Wright , M . A ., P . G . C . ; Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., P . G . C . j Major P . Dunbar , W . Mason Stiles , L . Steele , C . Slater , and others . The council was then closed . The banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant under the presidency of the

T . I . M . The customary preliminary toasts having received full justice , " The Health of the T . I . M . " was duly proposed and drunk with acclamation . The T . I . M ., in response , stated that although he could not hope to equil the working of many who had filled the chair before him , yet he intended to do his best . He had for many years looked forward to occupy the chair in the Grand Master's Council , and now that his ambition had been satisfied he hoped during his year to be enabled to admit eligible candidates for the Degrees .

Comp . Capt . E . Money responded on behalf of " The Visitors " in a neat and pertinent speech . In giving "The Past T . L Masters , " the T . I . M . congratulated Comp . George Graveley on submitting so satislactory a balance sheet . He also spoke of other P . T . I . Ms ., notably , Baron de Ferrieres , R . L . Loveland , R . B . Bryant , and H . J . Lardner , whose services to the Cryptic Rite in general , and to the Grand Master ' s Council in particular , could not be too highly praised . Comp . G . Graveley having replied in a few well-chosen sentences , The toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the name of Comp . Basil Stewart , brought the proceedings to a close .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . ROBERT GOUGH , P . M ., P . Z . We regret to announce the death of Bro . Robert Gough , which occurred at his residence , io , Dowry-parade , Hotwells , Bristol , on Sunday evening last . The deceased brother , who was about 53 years of age , was taken suddenly ill on Saturday night . Dr . Eustace was then called in , and on the following day the patient was also attended by Dr . Steele and Dr . Carter . Their services , however ,

proved of no avail , and Bro . Gough passed away in the evening about 8 . 30 . Bro . Gough was one of the churchwardens of Holy Trinity , Hotwells , and for some years he served on the Barton Regis Board of Guardians . He was a Past Master of the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 68 , and P . Z . of the Royal Clarence Chapter , No . 68 . Bro . Gough joined the Royal Clarence Lodge about 23 years ago .

BRO . ROBERT BURLETON . It is with deep regret we announce the death of Bro . Robert Burleton , of No . 46 , Lilly vile-road , Fulham , and lateof the White House Hotel , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico . He was only ill for a few days , and he passed away , at the age of 52 , on the 29 th ult ., at his residence , to the intense grief of his wife and family , and the sincere regret of his many friends . Our deceased brother was initiated in the Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 , by the late Bro . Wallington , P . M ., on the nth November , 1875

, and , after serving the several olliees leading to the chair , he was installed W . M . in 18 S 2 . On the death of Bro . Wallington , in -1894 , he was unanimously elected Treasurer , which honour he retained to the great satisfaction ot all the members of that lodge up to the time of his death . Bro . Burleton was a founder and second M . E . Z . of the Dalhousie Chapter , No . 860 , and was elected Treasurer in 1887 , when he vacated the chair . He was also a founder of the Londesborough Lodge , N *> . 1681 , and quickly became W . M . On the retirement of Bro . Barfield ,

P . M ., he was elected Treasurer , which office he retained until his death . He was for several years a Mark Mason , and only as recently as the iSth ultimo was installed Worshipful Master of the Leopold Lodge , and he was a Life Governor of the three Masonic Institutions . Our brother was one of the best of fellows , a true friend , a splendid Mason , and most genial . Poor Bro . Rob Burleton was known to us personally for many years , and we tender our respectful sympathy to his bereaved widow and family and to the members of his several lodges , who

have sustained a great ' oss , but his memory cannot but be ever green to them . The funeral took place on the ist instant at Brompton Cemetery . The mourners werc the widow and children of our deceased brother , Miss Weston , Bros . T . B . Dodson , P . M . 860 , Thos . S . Dickie , 1772—executors of the deceased —Mr . Hughie Murray , Mrs . J . Fisher , Mr . C . G . Spackman , Mrs . Barrett , and other relatives and friends . When the gates of the cemetery were reached , there wasa good muster of members of the Craft and many friends , amongst whom

were Bro . George Read , P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . 16 S 1 ; Bro . Newell , W . M . 800 ; Bro . John Wade , P . M ., M . E . Z . 860 ; Bro . Bond , P . M . 860 ; Bro . D . Wetherilt , P . M . 1681 ; Bro . G . Dickinson , P . M . 1681 ; Bro . J . Freer , S . W . 16 S 1 ; Bro . Jno . Bishop , 1744 , and Mrs . Bishop ; Bro . Charles Agar , 1298 ; Bro . Frank Pinn , 860 ; Bro . Charles Fisher , J . D . 507 ; Bro . White , Bro . A . Bocock , 16 S 1 ; Uro . W . Pullin , 1681 ; Bro . N . Bennett , 860 ; Bro . S . Brooks , 1681 ; Bro . Hawkins , 860 ; Bro . T . Jeston White , 860 ; Bro . Landrigan , 860 , Bro . N . East , 860 ; Bro .

S . Price , Bro . Alabaster , Bro . Thos . Blanch , Bro . J . Sanders , Bro . Hedden , Bro . Edwards , Mr . and Mrs . Harry Bishop , Mr . Griffiths , Mr . P . Noble , Hr . Wales , Mr . Alga , Bro . G . S . Tomalin , Mr . Harvey , Mr . C " oIlins , Mr . J . Kent , Mr . F . Weston , and Bro . R . T . West , 174 . 4 , and Mrs . West . Many handsome wreaths were sent by tha following : Widow and children of the deceased , Mr . R . E . Burleton , Bob and Jessie (" Joe" ) , Hughie and Minnie Murray , Mrs . and Miss Weston , May and Fred , Will and Edie , Phil and Anne , Mrs . Murray , members of the Dalhousie

Lodge , No . 860 , companions of the Dalhousie Chapter , No . 86 o , members of the Londesborough Lodge , No . 1681 , Bro . T . B . Dodson , P . M ., Bro . and Mrs . John Bishop , Bro . and Mrs . Charles Agar , Bro . G . S . Tomalin , Bro . Jack and E . Hare , Bro . and Mrs . Charles Fisher , Bro . and Mrs . Alabaster , Mr . and Mrs . C . G . Spackman , Mrs . Clements , Bro . and Mrs . Landrigan , Mrs . Wallis , C . Miller , Mr . and Mrs . Herbert , Mrs . Fisher and May , Mr . T . B . Gross and family , A . and T . F . Pinn , Mr . Fred Weston , Fred . C . C . Crokford , D . O'Connell , and D ,