The Royal Arch.

attended . Comp . G . II . Oliver , was elected M E . Z . ; E . Clark , H . ; W . Long , J . ; A . A . Pendlebury , P . Z ., E . ; J . Brett , P . Z ., Treas . ; E . Gottheil , N . ; J . Forsyth , P . * -1 . A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously awarded to Comp . Hosgood , the retiring M . E . Z . We regret to observe that Comp . Pendlebury , the esteemed Scribe , was unable to attend through illness .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE . FOREIGN . NEW BRUNSWICK . — The McLeod-Moore Conclave , No . 13 , ofthe Imperial , Ecclesiastical and Military Order of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , the Invincible Orderof K . H . S ., and the Holy Order of St . John , under warrant of authority from Lord

Kenlis , Grand Sovereign of the Order in England , assembled at their rooms in Ritchie ' s Building yesterday , when the Conclave was in due and ancient form constituted and dedicated . The following Sir Knig hts , were duly installed and invested , viz : — Robert Marshall , Sovereign ; Thos . A . D . Forster ,

Viceroy ; R . AV . Crookshank , Sen . General ; Joseph C . Hatheway , Jun . General ; AVm . Donald , D . D ., High Priest ; C . Upham Hauford , Recorder ; D . R . Munro , Treasurer ; EdwardAVillis , Prefect ; Robert Shires , Standard Bearer ; S . F . Matthews , Herald ; AVm . Runcinian , Sentinel . This Order , under the

directory of Lord Kenlis and the other distinguished members who compose the Grand Senate , is making rapid progress in Great Britain . We are pleased to learn that onr friend Sir Knt . Robert Marshall has been honoured by Lord Kenlis with the

appointment of Inspector General for the Province of New Brunswick , and we understand that Col . AV . B . McLeod Moore , has been appointed Chief Inspector General for the Dominion of Canada , with power to appoint Inspectors General for the other Provinces in the Dominion . —Telegraph St . John , May 22 .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . FOREIGN . ST . JOHN , NEW BRUNSWICK We understand that the members of "The Union De Molav

Encampment and Priory , under the Registry of the Religious and Military Order of Masouic Kni ghts Templar iu England and Wales and the Colonial

Dependencies of the British Crown , " held a very interesting assembly in their Armory , yesterday alternoou . It will be a matter of special gratification to the members of the Chivalric Order , to learri that the equipment of this Encampment and Priory ( supplied by Knight Companion George Kenning ,

Little Britain . London ) is now not second to that of any other Encampment within the whole Dominion of Canada ; and the energy and zeal of its members warrant us in anticipating a bright and prosperous future for the new Conclave . Iu connection with this we might

observe that it would be a source of congratulation to the general body of tbe fraternity in tho City , in fact the Province , were the members to unite and build themselves a structure suitable to their wants , as is done in other places ; for it is a matter of

remark that the rooms now occupied by the Craft are too small and but ill adapted to the wants of this growing Order . Would it not be well for the Grand Lodge to move in the matter ?—Morning Telegraph , St . John , N . B ., May 2-2 .

GRAND LODGE OP IIIEI . AND . —AVe regret to have to announce that , through increasing delicacy of health , the present estimable Deputy Grand Alaster , Sir Edward Richard Borough , " Bart ,, D . L . J . P ., has placed his resignation of that honourable ollice in the hands of the M . AV . the Grand Master . AVe believe

that His Grace the Duke of Lcinster will appoint Bro . Robert William Sheklelon , barristcr-at-law , P . M ., Ill , Dublin , as his successor ; and that , also , the appointment will give general satisfaction throughout the Order . Bro . Shekleton has proved how well fitted he is for the position , by the admirable maimer in which

he has discharged the duties of Captain-General of the Grand Conclave of Hi gh Kni glits Templar , as well as the onerous post of" secretary to one of the largest and most influential Craft lodges in Dublin . MARK MASONRY . — The St . Andrew ' s Lodge of Mark Master Masons being the first of the kind held

in Southampton under the Mark Grand Lodge ol England , was constituted on Friday , the 28 th ult . The Very AVorshi pful Grand Secretary , Bro . Fred . Binckes , presided , and Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing Grand Treasurer , was installed W . Master ; Bro . Fred ] Perkins ( thu AVorshipful the Mayor ) , Senior Warden

and Captain Abraham , Junior Warden and Treasurer . About sixteen brethren were advanced to this interesting degree , and tho several offices filled by brethren who are likely to take a strong interest in Mark Masonry . ^ We understand it is twenty-five years since a similar lodge was held in this town , which was then presided over b y Bro . Geo Stebbing . of Portsmouth , tho present Master ' s father .

Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.

MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOL , DUBLIN .

The monthly meeting of the governors of this admirable institution was held last week , in their boardroom , at tbe Orphanage , Burlington-road , for the election of four pupils . A large number of thc brethren assembled to breakfast , after which they met

in the board room to proceed with the transaction of business . There were eight candidates—all of a deserving character—for the four vacancies . After a scrutiny of the voting papers , thc following girls were declared elected : —

I . 850 Votes—Knight , Margaret ; born at Dublin , 1858 ; daughter of Henry Knight , Law and General Agent , who joined Lodge 509 , Dublin , in May , 1858 ; and was one ofthe founders of Lodge 120 , in 18 G 1 , ol which lodge he was Past Master and Secretary ; he was also a member of R . A . C ., 120 , and the Palestine

Encampment of H . K . T . He died 1868 , of heart disease , leaving a wife and eight children wholly unprovided for . 2 . 689 Votes—M'Nally , Kate ; born at Belfast , 1858 ; daughter of James M'Nally , stationer . Bro . M'Nally joined Lodge 59 , Belfast , 1854 , and

subsequently No . 22 , Belfast , of which he continued a subscribing member up to thc time of his death , which took place in 1 S 64 , leaving a widow and four daughters , without any provision except a fovr pounds realised by the sale of his effects . 3 . 684 Votes—Williams , Elizabeth , daughter of

John AVilliams , of Iralee , County Kerry , and Hamilton , Upper Canada . 4 , 66 * 2 Votes—Burdge , Charlotte , daughter of John Burdge , master mariner , of Galway . The voting on the whole list was as follows : — 602 , Burdge , Charlotte ; 229 , Copeland , Anna ;

197 , Golf , Emily ; 850 , Knight , Margaret ; 689 , M'Nally , Kate ; 320 , Maxwell , Margaret ; 012 , Orr , Mary ; 68-1 , AVilliams , Elizabeth . The unsuccessful candidates were equally deserving , and it is to be regretted that they could not be

admitted . It is to be hoped that increased exertions on the part of the governors , and aid from the brethren of Ireland , will largely increase the utility of this most valuable institution . The election for admission into the Masonic Orphan Boys' School will be held in September next .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For Ihe Week ending June 19 , 1809 . Monday , June 14 . Lodge No . " 2 ' i , " St . Alhan ' s , " Albion Tavern , Aldersgatestreet „ 87 'J , " IVckhain , " Edinliro' Castle . Peckham I've .

Tuesday , June 15 . Board of General Purposes , Freemasons' Hall , at 3 . Lodge No . 435 , "Salisbury , " 71 , Dean-street , Sulio . I 8 . A . Chap . 11 , " Enoch , "' Freemasons' Hull . „ 1 G 7 , " St . John ' s , " lladley ' s Hotel , llridge-stveet ,

IIlackfriArs . „ 180 , " Industry , " Freemasons' Hall . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermaubury at 7 ; Comp . Ilrutt , Preceptor . Domatie Lodge of Instruction , Palinerston Tavern , G-osvcnorpark , Camberwell , at T . ' JO .

"Wednesday , June 16 . Lodge No . 171 , "Sincerity , " Cheshire Cheese . Tnv ., Criitched Friars . „ 1150 , " lluekingliam and Chandot , " Freemasons ' Hall . „ 1159 , " Mnrnuis of Dalhousie , ' Freemasons' Hnll . li . A . Chap . 10 , " Westminster mid Keystone , " Freemasons ' Hall .

Thursday , June 17 . House Committee , Girls'School , at 4 . Lodge No . !) 17 , "Cosmopolitan , " City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . K . T . Encampment , " Observance , " 14 , llcdford-row .

Friday , June 18 . House Committee , lioys' School . Lodge No . fi , " Friendship , " Willis's Booms , King-street , St . James ' s . ,, 813 , " New Concord , " Husemary Branch Tav ., Hoxton .

„ 1118 , " University , " Freemasons' Hnll . K . A . Chap , > . )¦} , "Moriah , " London Tavern , Ilishopsgatc-st . „ 17 ( 5 , " Caveac , " Hartley's Hotel , lllackfriars . K . T . Encampment , "St . George ' s , * ' 14 , licdlord-row . Hose Croix Chap ., " ' Invicta , " De Grey's Tavern , Willi , iin-st .,

Woolwich . Emulation Lodgo of Improvement for M . M . 's , Freemasons Hall , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury nt 7 . United Pilgrim ' s Lodge of Instruction , 507 , Horns Tavern , Kenuiiigton , 7 till 'J . Saturday , June 19 . Lodge No . 1185 , " Lewis , " Nightingale Tavern , Wood Green

"Are You A Mason?"

"ARE YOU A MASON ? "

[ The Kev . Bro . Magill , Hector of St . Paul ' s church , Peru , Illinois , being asked the above question by a lady , responded as follows . ] 1 am of a band

Who will faithfully stand In the bonds of affection and love ; Once , wretched and poor , I knocked at the door , And there for admission I strove .

By the help of a friend Who assistance did lend , I succeeded an entrance to gain ; Was received in the West , By command from the East , But not without feeling some pain .

Here my conscience was taught With a moral quite fraught With sentiments holy and true ; Then onward I travelled To have it unravelled What Hiram intended to do .

Very soon to the East I made known my request , And " Light , " by command did attend ; When , lo ! 1 perceived In due form revealed—A Master , and Brother , and Friend .

Thus far I have stated , And simply related What happened when I was made free ; But I have " passed " since then , And was " raised " up again To a sublime and ancient degree .

Then onward I . marched , That I might soon be " Arched , " And find out the treasures long lost ; When , behold ! a brig ht llnme From the midst of which came A voice which my ears did accost .

Through the " vails ' I then went , And succeeded at length The "Sanctum Sanctorum " to find ; By the " Signet" I gained And quickly obtained Employment which suited my mind .

In the depths I then wrought And most cheerfully sought For treasure long hidden there ; And by labour and toil I discovered rich spoil Which are kept by the Craft with due care .

Having thus far arrived , 1 further contrived Among valiant Knights to appear ; And as Pilgrim and Knight I stood ready to light , Nor Saracen foe did I fear .

For the widow distrest There ' s a chord in my breast ; For the orphan and helpless I feel ; And my sword I could draw To maintain the pure law Which the duty of Masons reveal .

I'll us have I revealed ( Yet wisely concealed ) What the " Free and Accepted " woll know . I am one of the band Who will faithfully stand By a Brother , wherever I go .

Ar the Philharmonic Hall , Islington , a complimentary benefit was given to Bro . S . Adams on thu 7 th instant , under the management of a committee consisting of Bros . T . Beard , F . Trotmaii , Alexander Levy , G . Turnliam , W . Sanders , F . Strange , Winder , & c . The programme was very attractive anil eonsis •'

ted ofthe following artistes , viz ., Misses Annie Adams , and Louie Sherrington , who sang charmingly nnd were loudly applauded ; Messrs . Vance , Arthur Lloyd , Mr . and Airs . J . F . Brian , St . Albyn , Mactagan , Harry nnd Katy , Nellie Power , cic . The Hall was crowded in every part . Bro . Adams was loudly called

for , and on his making his appearance , the audience rose en masse , to give him a hearty welcome . He said he appeared before them with great dillidencc , as he had occasion to appear before them on Whit Monday last , he could but reiterate those expressions of gratitude to his kind friends Messrs . Trotmaii , Alexander

Levy , and the committee of management , who had so nobly supported him , and while he occupied that proud position he would do all in his power to render the hall attractive , that his patrons should have the best entertainment that money could procure . At the

conclusion of his speech ho was loudly applauded . A numerous assemblage of brethren were present to give Bro . Adams a hearty reception , viz ., Bros . W Holland , L . Lyons , F . Villiers , L . Drew , Sanderi , Winder , F . Strange , Harfeld , MucNamara , & c .