Mark Masonry.

Humphries , S . W . 45 ; W . Ball , J . W . 45 5 I- Smith , S . D . 45 j H . T . Nell , J . D . 45 ; L . S . Fountain , I . G . 4 . 5 ! W . H . Thomas , 45 ; J , Davison , P . M . 299 ; W . Slater , 1744 ; with a unanimously favourable result . 'The above named brethren were accordingly advanced to thc secrets and mysteries of Mark Masonry . Ballot was next taken on the propositions of Bros . W . C Brasher and R . T .

Brickdale , both of the West Smithlicld Mark Lodge , No . 223 , as joining members , with a favourable result ; also the election of a W . Master for thc ensuing year was then proceeded with , when Bro . John I Iammond was unanimously selected for that honour . Uro . T . Dorton was re-elected

'Treasurer of the lodge . No further business offering lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to thc Albion Hotel , Southampton-row , W . C , where a capital banquet awaited them , thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards duly honoured and a most enjoyable evening passed .

HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —An excellent gathering in connection with this lodge was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on thc 27 th ult ., when there were present Uros . Alfred Tislcv , W . M . ; Ilayncs , P . G . S ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; Goodall , J . W . ; T . C Walls , G . Swd . Br ., l . P . M . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . G . D .

Middx . and Surrey , Treas . ; Lawson , M . O . ; Milhs , S . O . ; Page , J . O . ; Weber , S . D . ; Potter , Tyler ; D . M . Dewar , P . G . O ., & c . ; Brown , W . M . Croydon Lodge , ccc . ; Pitt , P . M . Croydon Lodge , & c , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Skinner , 1425 , and it proving to be unanimous he was duly

advanced to the Degree of a M . M . M ., the ceremony being well performed . Bro . Haynes was then presented to the W . M ., who installed him into the chair according to ancient custom . The officers appointed and invested were Bro . Tislcy , l . P . M . ; Goodall , S . W . ; Lawson , J . W . ; Millis , M . O . ; Page , S . O . ; Weber , J . O . Org . ; Baldwin , Treas . ; Walls , Sec . ; Skinner , J . D . ; Potter , Tyler . 'The other offices were not filled .

Thc brethren shortly afterwards adjourned to the banquet , which was exceedingl y well catered for by Bro . Gilbert . Upon thc removal of the cloth , thc customary toasts were duly proposed and honoured . Bro . Dewar , in responding upon behalf of " The Grand Officers , " spoke at length upon the present flourishing state of thc Order and the distinguished position which the Grand

Mark Lodge deservedly held . It was composed of some of thc most shining lights in Masonry , and though the position of the Mark Degree at the present time was most gratifying , yet the speaker believed it was destined to hold a still higher rank in years to come . " 'The Provincial Grand Officers " was acknowledged by Bros . Pitt and Brown .

" The Health of the W . M . '" was proposed in the most kind and llucnt terms by thc l . P . M . Bro . Ilayncs having responded , gave "The Advanccc , " who replied in a neat speech . The toast ' of " 'The Past Masters , ' coupled with the name of Bro . Tisley , l . P . M ., followed . After congratulating Bro . Tislcv upon his " working" capabilities , theW . M . . 1 L : ' ...:. i . _ n . » M „ . v .. v : „ ..... ! : „ :.: .. c rescilieu 1 1 st itfici ei 111 leeo ^ imiuti 11

fi nun AWIII u . »»» s je » , lis services . The l . P . M . having briefly acknowledged the compliment , " Thc I Icalth of the Visitors " came nest in order , and drew from Bros . Pitt and Brown exhaustive replies . The respective toasts of "The Treasurer and

Secretary " and " 'The Ollicers were then proposed , and both pledges having been warmly received , Bros . Walls , Goodall , Lawson , and Weber duly responded , the speech of Bro . Goodall , in particular , being especially happy and pertinent . 'The proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , terminated at an early hour .

WHITEHAVEN—Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., Bro . William White , P . G . I ) , of C , was installed as W . M . by Bro . W . B . Gibson , P . P . G . S . O . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : Bros , W . B . Gibson , l . P . M . and Treas . ; Ed . Tyson , S . W . ;

J . W . Miles , J . W . ; Geo . Sparrow , M . O . ; J . Rothcry , S . O . j W . liewlay , ] . (> . ; Stuart Hall , Chap , j George Dairymple , Sec and Reg . ; J . Atkinson , S . D . j J . Milligan , | . D . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; J . Moore , D . of C . ; Ben . Grey , I . G . ; and . ) . M . Salisbury " , 'Tyler . A vote of thanks having been accorded to Uro . Gibson for discharging the duties of Installing Master , thc lodge was closed in form .

READING . —Leopold Lodge ( No . 235 ) . —On Monday , the 30 th ult ., the annual meeting of this lodge took place in the Masonic Hall , and was well attended , not only by members of the lodge , but by brethren from thc province of Uerks and O . xon and from the surrounding provinces . The following Grand Lodge Officers were also present : V . W . liro . F . Davison , G . Treas . ; V . W . Uro .

R . Eve , P . G . M . O . ; W . Bro . T . J . Pulley , G . S . D . ; and W . Uro . E . Mayrett , P . G . S . 'The principal work of the meeting was the installation of W . Uro . W . G . Flanagan , Prov . G . S . O ., who succeeds in the chair of the lodge W . Bro . G . Westall , P . P . G . J . O . Thc ceremony was admirably performed by V . W . Bro . C Stephens , D . G . M . of the province of Berks and Oxon , and

the working of the lodge , which was careful and accurate , was rendered the more impressive b y thc manner in which thc musical portions of the ritual , both vocal and instrumental , were carried out . W . Uro . F . II . Cozens , Prov . G . Org ., presiding at the organ . The proceedings of the day were increased in interest , not only by Ihe advancement of

three brethren to the Degree of M . M . M . and thc investiture of thc officers for thc ensuing year , but also b y the presentation of two jewels , one a P . M . 's jewel to the retiring Master , W . Bro . G . Westall , and the other an Organist ' s jewel to W . Bro . W . Hickie , P . P . G . Org ., whose services , generously given , thc lodge desire to

recognise . Subsequently to the meeting of the lodge , the brethren and their visitors , who warmly congratulated the lodge on its vitality and strength , dined ( ogcthc : at thc Ship Hotel , where they were joined by V . W . Bro . F . Binckes , G . Sec , who was unable to reach Reading in time for the meeting of thc lodge .

Bro . Ex-Sheriff Crawford , No . 1 , bus been elected honorary solicitor of the French Hospital , in the place of the late Mr . Frederick Ouvrey .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

HULL . —Antient York Chapter of Redemption ( No . CS ) . — -A meeting of this chapter was held on the 2 nd inst ., at thc Masonic Hall , Princes-street . 'The chapter was opened by III . Uro . Gilbert Wilkinson , 30 , P . M . W . S . ( in consequence of the lamented death of the M . W . S ,, Bro . J . H . Ernes ) , assisted by the officers . Bro . J . Pyburn , M . D ., who was unanimously elected as a candidate for the Decree , being called away professionally could not attend

Ill . ' Bro . M . C . Peck , 30 = ' , Prov . G . Sec . N . and E . Yorks , Prov . G . S . E ., and Chancellor for the same province , was then presented by 111 . Bro . Walter Reynolds , 31 ° , to 111 . Bro . Charles Bannister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ' , as M . W . S . elect , for installation , which he gave with his usual impressive care and solemnity . The following brethren were then appointed and invested by thc M . W . S ., with appropriate addresses to each : 111 . Bro , Gilbert Wilkinson , 30 " , l . P . M .

W . S . ; Expert Bros . J . Johnson Field , High Prelate ; J . II . Wcllstcad , ist . Gen . ; J . Campbell Thompson , 2 nd Gen . ; F . dward Kcffs , G . Marshall ; \ . N . Schcrling , R . ; III . Uro . Walter Reynolds , 31 ° , P . ' . M . W . S ., Recorder , M . of C . ; Expert Uro . Geo . li . Harding , Org . ; Thomas Thompson , C . of G . ; Bro . D . Swallow , Equerry . 'The business of the chapter being over , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-hall , to dine

under thc presidency of the M . W . S ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were responded to by the brethren whose names were included with each toast . Song and sentiment added much to the enjoyment of all present , by several of the 111 . brethren , including the M . W . S ., III . Bro . W . S . Woodhall , 32 " ; Expert Bros . Harding , Thompson , and others , and a truly happy evening was spent .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

KENT . —St . John and St . Paul Conclave ( No . 112 ) . —A meeting of this conclave was held at thc Prince of Wales Hotel , Erith , on Saturday , the 4 th inst ., the conclave being opened by Sir Kt . J . Giesman Chillingworth , M . P . sS ., assisted by E . Sir Kt . / F . Spurrcll , V . E . The conclave having been opened in imperial form , the minutes were read and confirmed . The following brethren were

unanimously elected by ballot and installed Kni g hts of thc Order : Kts . William George Lemon , Frederick Wood , John Elliot , William 'Thomas , Charles Russell Lightbody , Arthur Henry Batcman , Francis Evelyn Houghton , and George Martin . The ceremony of installation was performed by Sir Kt , J . Giesman Chillingworth , in thc most able manner , who also enthroned his successor , SirKt . T . Spurrcll , as M . P . S .

for thc ensuing year , and Sir Kt . S . W , Gibson was consecrated V . E . in a College of Viceroys . A sanctuary of K . II . S . and enmmandery of St . John was opened , at which Sir Kt . J . G . Marsh , P . G . S . G ., presided as Eminent Commander , and the following Knights were exalted to the K . II . S . Knight St . John Degrees : Frederick Wood , William George Lemon , Arthur Henry Batcman , and George

Martin , thc ceiemony being impressively rendered . Considering the bad state of thc weather over London , there was a very satisfactory attendance of Sir Knights present . A letter was read from the Grand Sovereign , Sir Knt . F . Burdett , apologising for his non-attendance . 'The conclave having been closed , thc Sir Kts . adjourned to a repast , which was provided in a most satisfactory manner by Mr . Starling , the proprietor of thc hotel .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

GROSVENOR LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —On the 27 th ult . a meeting of this lodge was held at the Regent Masonic Hall , Air-s ( rcet , Regent-street , under the presidency of Bro . II . C . Lcvander , W . C . N . 'The lodge having been regularly opened , Bro . C . I ' . Hogard , the Secretary of the Grosvenor Mark Lodge was unanimously elected , introduced , and elevated into the Order . After which thc ceremony of enthronement was ably performed

by Bro . I nomas Poore , and Uro . G . A . Rooks , J ., was duly placed in thc first chair . The following officers were appointed : Uros . Murley , J . ; Moses , S . ; Cox , I ) ., Hogard , Scribe ; Hammerton , Treasurer ; Reinhardt , W . Bro . Poore was elected an honorary member of the lodge , and , in acknowledging the compliment , referred to the progress which the degree was making , and to the number of the brethren present . 'The brethren afterwards dined together at the Cafe Royal .

Scotland.

Scotland .

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE . A Quarterly Communication of thc Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in Freemasons' Hall on the 2 nd inst ., the Grand Master Mason of Scotland , thc liarl of Mar and Kellie , presiding . The Senior Warden ' s place was filled by the liarl of Urcadalbanc , JuniorGrand Warden . Maior

Crombie acted as Junior Grand Warden . The Earl of Urcadalbanc and Sir Molyncux Ncpean , Bart ., who had been elected as Junior Grand Warden and Grand Bard respectively , were installed into ofiice and took the usual obligation . The Grand office-bearers in attendance were Bros . R . F . Shaw Stewart , Sub . G . M . ; D . Murray Lyon , G . Sec ;

David Kinnear , G . Cashier ; Rev . W . W . I ulloch , G . Chap . ; Andrew Kerr , G . Architect ; John S . Mathcson , G . Jeweller ; Geo . Fisher , G . Bible Bearer ; Major Hills , G . D . of C ; Sir Molyneux II . Ncpean , G . Bard ; Jf . T . S . Elliot , jun ., of Wolfelce , G . Sword Bearer ; James Turner , President , and James Crichton , Vice-President , of the Board of G . Stewards ; Pcarce , Prov . G . M . Glasgow ; Martin , Prov . G . M . Dumbartonshire ; W . Mann , Proxy

Prov . G . M . of all India ; W . Olliccr , Representative of the Grand Lodges of Pennsylvania and Egypt ; W . Maclean , Representative of thc Grand Lodge of the Bahamas ; James Dairymple Duncan , Proxy Prov . G . M . Newfoundland ; Col . James T . Stewart , Proxy Prov . G . M . Peru ; F . A . Barrow , Glasgow , Proxy Prov . G . M . Bermuda ; Sheriff Thorns ; W . Hay , Representative of thc Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia .

Scotland.

Apologies for absence were intimated from Bros . Colonel Archibald C Campbell , of Blythswood , Bart ., Dep . G . M . ; the Earl of Haddington , S . G . W . ; and others . The Finance Committee reported that for the month ending 21 st ult . the income amounted to i . 374 , and the expenditure to £ 290 ; whilst in the corresponding month last year the income was £ 343 , and the expenditure £ 219 . A report of the Fund of Masonic Benevolence showed that

during the three months ending 20 th January £ . 133 had been voted for charity . A statement of the accounts of Grand Lodge was submitted for the year from 30 th November , 1 SS 0 , which showed that the income for the year had been £ 3535 , including £$ 63 of rents and £ 45 of interest ; and the expenditure , including £ 429 of interest , £ 2253—the excess of income thus being £ 12 S 2 . 'The funds and estate as at the end of the year amounted to £ 19 , 3 ^ 7 ,

and at 30 th November , 1 SS 0 , to £ JS , \ OS , During the year there had been 3 SO 3 entrants to the Order , and 49 applications . There had been 10 charters issued to new lodges . Regarding the Masonic Fund of Benevolence , a statement for the same period showed an income of £ 661 , and expenditure to the amount of £ 501 , of which £ 482 had been devoted to charity . The funds and estate amounted at the beginning of the year to £ 5712 , and at the end to

£ . 5 B 7 2 . It was reported by the Grand Committee that a recommendation by a special Committee had been approved by them to the effect that thc office of Grand'Tyler , whose proper place was on the outside of the door of the Grand Lodge , should be conjoined with that of the hall-keeper ; that Grand Lodge should create the honorary office of Grand Pursuivant , whose duty should be to guard the door of Grand Lodge on thc inside , and that the resident housekeeper be

dispensed with , and thc duties of that office be undertaken by the hall-keeper , who , with his wife , should be resident on the premises . It was further reported b y them that from a list of sixty-seven candidates they had appointed Bro . Joseph Patcrson , Alloa , as hall-keeper , at a yearly salary of £ 85 , with free house , coal and gas . This was approved of by Grand Lodge , liro . Frederick lirnest Villiers , of Closeburn , was , on

the petition of the Prov . G . Lodge and several lodges , appointed to the officeof Prov . G . Mastcrof Dumfriesshire , in room of Bro . Lauderdale Maitland , deceased . Grand Lodge , on thc recommendation of the Prov . G . Master of Aberdeen City Province , Bro . Robert Bevcridge , M . D ., resolved that a charter should be issued to Lodge Bon Accord , Aberdeen . Satisfactory reports of the condition of the lodges and of thc state of Masonry within their

provinces were submitted from the Prov . Grand Masters of the Middle Ward of Lanarkshire and of Renfrewshire by Bros . J . Clark Forrest and Col . Sir Archibald C . Campbell , of Blythswood , Bart . ; and these brethren had been thanked b y Grand Committee for their reports , and the latter for his services in connection with the promotion of the interests of the Craft within his province . A printed copy was submitted of the annual rciiort of proceedings of

the Prov . G , Lodge of Peebles and Selkirkshire * , in which a favourable view of the present state of Masonry in thc province was given ; and thanks were voted to thc Prov . G . Lodge for its diligence . The meeting then proceeded to the election of thirteen mcmbeis of Grand Committee , when the following were elected , with the votes as here given , all being re-elections , except those of Bros . Middleton and Smith : Bros . Dr .

I . I'alconer , Proxy Dist . G . M . New South Wales , 147 ; Dr . j . Middleton , 147 ; Col . J . T . Stc . vart , Proxy Prov . G . M . Peru , 145 ; j . D . Duncan , Proxy Prov . G . M . Newfoundland , 145 ; James Crichton , Master of Lodge 1 , 139 ; David Hume , Master of Lodge 520 , 137 ; Geo . Fisher , G . Bible Bearer , 133 ; J . Guthrie Smith , 133 ; Andrew Kerr , 117 ; John iUorgan , Master 219 , 105 ; Councillor Alexander Henry , 104 ; Peter Sinclair , 04 ; and Francis

S . Melville , 93 . Bro . MACFAKI . AM :, Dumbarton , then proposed , and Bro . APNidder seconded , a motion to this effect— "That Grand Lodge expresses disajiprova ) of the custom which prevails in some places of using Masonic emblems for business purposes ( other than those properly pertaining to the Craft ) , and direct daughter lodges to exhort any of their members who may be guilty of this unmasonic and mercenary

practice to discontinue tlie same . In supporting this resolution , Bro . MacFarlanc said thc main object was to get at the principal offenders with regard to Masonic emblems—he referred to thc brethren in connection with the public-house interest . He would not to give a teetotal lecture—he was not a teetotaller himself—^ laughter)—but he did not sec why these brethren should use Masonic emblems for the purpose of promoting their trade . He had seen them in

Aberdeen and in his own town ; they were to be seen in almost any town of any size . After some discussion as to the exact terms of thc resolution , Uro . W . Officer moved thc previous question . He held that Grand Lodge should not deal with this matter , as it involved delicate questions . Thc practice , he said , was universal , and Masons were taught to give a preference in their dealings to Masonic brethren . This amendment was seconded by Bro . A . W . Rcnnic , and was carried by a majority . The other business was not of general interest .

Births ,Marriages And Deaths.

Births , Marriages and Deaths .

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BIRTHS . HINIJI . KV . —On the 6 th inst ., at S , Eardley-cresccnt , Earl's Court , the wife of Mr . Godfrey Charles Hindiey , of a daughter . PATKV . —On thc 5 U 1 inst ., at Holly Brow , Sydenham-hill , the wife of Mr . James Henry Patry , of a daughter .

MARRIAGE . Busn 1 : 1 . 1 . —DUDLEY . —On the 4 th inst ., at thc parish church , Chingford , William Henry , son of Mr . William Bu'ihell , to Alice Alary Shorten , daughter of Mr . John William Dudley , of the Limes , East Dulwich .

DEATHS . BROOKMAN . —On the ist inst ., at Girdlers' -road , Brookgreen , W ., Sarah , wife of Bro . li . Brookman . , SCRIVENER . —On the Cth inst ., at Liverpool , Mr . C A , Scrivener , aged 5 O .