Craft Masonry.

"Ihe W . M . " was next given by Bro . Jas . Stephens , who said they could not omit ast in tne enforced absence of Bro . VV . H . Bailey , W . M . They had shown a the tr te _ f tnt jr appreciation of the W . M . hy sending across Ihe water a telegram " ' '' ¦ s ' ni' kirdly Ihi ughts , ard he was pleased Ihey did so , because he had received a il ' -m frcm Bro . Badey , who wired that he was with them in spirit , and sent hearty '' t '" a ! greetings . Trey were unanimous in their affection for the W . M ., who had ' i 11 ' f Ihi m in his absence . When he proposed the previous toast he said they had " r ^ and Offic r present with them , but they might rest assured that on the next

occa-•thev would hi honoured by having one ( jrand ( Jlhcer amongst the members ot the '" J At an crdinary lodge meeting in January the brethren recognised the honour ' ' rred upon HT" lodge by the eleeti . n of their W . M . as Grand Treasurer , and unanic ' " sly volid to Bro . 1 ailej the presentation of his Grand Treasurer ' s clothing . He """ only echoirg thi ir feelirgs when he said they hoped Bro . Bailey would be spared for " ' rv yea ' to e ' en Ihe Grand Lodge ch thing it would be their pleasure to present to him n . ? u ' : .. Knt meeting .

"The WoisVipful Master Elect" was next proposed by the acting W . M ., who I rred to Bro . J . K . Roberts as an enthusiastic Mason , who had on all occasions dis' k reed his duties in the Order . Bro . Roberts had travelled f . om Lincolnshire to be Lent which showed they had elected a brother who was devoted to his duties , and ¦ uld do credit to the lodge . He could claim acqusintance with the W . M . elect for tt ° ,. pars and knew he would discharge his duties as Master to the best of his ability .

Bro . ]• R > Roberts , P . M ., W . M . elect , returned thanks and said he appreciated much the high position in which they had placed him . He had had previous erience 0 f _ h _ duties of the chair and believed he carried out those duties to the '" tisfaction of all concerned . He would endeavour to do the same in that lodge , although he had to follow a distinguish Ma ' . on . " The Visitors" was next given and replied to by Bros . Avery , P . M . ; Laurence , P P . G . D . C . Middx . ; Turner , P . M . ; and G . Davis , P . M . " The Treasurer and Officers" was duly honoured , after which the Tyler ' s toast

closed the proceedings . ... Bro . Rubinstein , Org ., presided at the pianoforte , and was supported in the musical arrangements by Bros . R . Smith , C . Toy , James Stephens , and W . J . Batho , and Miss Hamilton Smith ( mandoline ) .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the 14 th ult Among those present were Bros . Nelson Prower , M . A . 30 ° , M . W . S . ; F . W , Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S ., as Prelate ; Dr . V . Jagielski , 2 nd G . ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , P M . W . S ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Lieut .-Colonel F . J . Stohwasser , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; F . Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org . ; T . E . Biddlecombe , Capt . A . E . Baldwin , H . J . Adams , W . Bigg , and W . L . Canick .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Capt . G . P . Carpenter , and it being unanimous he was duly perfected . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . L . Steele , 30 , W . Maple , 1 st G . ; J . Speller , A . W . Humphrey , J . M . Smith , Dr . Lott , 31 ° , Org ., Dr . | . W . Hinton , J . W . Murray , J . F . Bromhead , C . W . Tayleur , G . A . Berkeley , G . Graveley , 30 , G . H . Grimwood , J . P ., W . Fisher , J . W . Murray , and others . The chapter was then closed . The banquet was held at the Cafe Royal , Regentstieet . The M . W . S . ably presided .

Bro . Capt . G . T . Carpenter , in responding to the toast of his health , said that he had long desired to join the Ancient and Accepted Rite , but circumstances had hitherto prevented him . He had to thank his proposer and seconder for introducing him to so old and good a chapter , which numbered among its members many brethren of note in the Masonic world . He should look forward to ; the next meeting with a great deal of pleasure . 111 . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Stohwasser replied to the toast of " The Past Sovereigns " in a neat and effective speech . During the intervals Bros . F . E . Roberts , T . E . Biddlecombe , F . W . Driver , and others entertained the brethren .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Jerusalem Chapter , No . 185 . This old chapter held a meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Qu : en-street , on the nth ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . Dr . Frye , M . E . Z . ; Isslemann , H . ; Cleghorn , P . Z ., as J . ; G . Davis , S . E . ; Hills . S . N . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Witthaus , P . S . ; Staley , P . Z . ; HardyP . Z . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C ; and

, T . C . Kdmunds , P . Z ., Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Isslemann was elected M . E . Z ., and Comp . Blankley , H . The election of Third Principal was postponed . Among the other elections were Comps . G . Davis , S . E ; Witthaus ,

o . N . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Hamblcy , P . S . ; Johnston , ist A . S . ; and T . C . Edmunds , ¦ •' - •, Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Dr . I rye in recognition of his services during the past year . Comps . N . Moss , J . P ., P . Z . ; E . A . Harris , P . Z . j ulankley , J . ; and others , sent apologies for non-attendance . The chapter was then closed .

Hie banquet was well served . The M . E . Z . presided most ably , and his respective speeches were models of good taste , not too long and yet pertinent . , He was particularly hapDV in prooosine "The Hjalth of theS . E . and Treasurer . "

whom , he said , so much was due . The latter in particular had not only been theii guide , philosopher , and friend , but their banker , and he trusted that for miny years he might continue to hold that position . 1 he proceedings then terminated .

Magdalen Chapter , No . 242-1 his chapter was held in the Masonic Room ? , Djncaster , on Friday , the Gth inst ., wnen there were present Comps . F . Webb , M . E . Z . ; J . Constable , H . ; C . Goldthorpe , •i 1 . Rand , P . Z ., P . P . G . T . ; S . Pegler , I . P . Z . ; C . H . Woodhouse , S . E . ; S . i ii "; , -i H- A - l '" enton , P . S . ; J . Fitzgerald , H . Foster . R . Brew , A . L . Peace , J' il . Pawson G . Brooke , P . Z ., P . P . G . T . ; and others .

rnUii ?'" ' ^ ' Webb presented the Three Principals elect for installation , viz ., Comps . C . uoifltnorpe , J . Constable , and W . Fretwell , who were regularly and duly installed into r , „ , SJ M-E . Z ., H ., and J ., by Comp . S . Pcgel . The officers appointed were u . mps . j . F . lzgerald , S . E . ; H . Foster , S . N . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; H . A . Fenton , rs - ; and W . Mason , Janitor . ... i .. ,. , panions afterwards adjourned to the ante-room , where they partook of a « " * tantial banquet , provided by Bro . C . Richardson , Club Steward .

Kennington Chapter , No . 1381 . l ' atl < j ! P ter mi ; t for the dispatch of business at the Horns Tavern , Kennington I inoi' ° it e ' 3 tn u'r > when there were present , among others , Comps . Dennis , M . E . Z . ; g 'Siey . H . ; Buxton , J . elect ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P P . G . D . C , S . E . ; A . Lundie , P /' o r ! 'J ' ^ rett ' - - > P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; Colwel' , P . S . ; Captain T . C . Walls , Urdner PV D £ -DV ; " - Kohler > P . X ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Ayling , P . Z . ; and H . J . -r , * : ' -- •, t . r . G . Std . Br .

Buxrnn •the previous convocation having been read and conlirmed , Comp . ci pals" / n \ nstalled as Third Principal by Comp . H . Higgins . The election of Prin-Hiixtnn u otllc , then took place . Among those elected were Comps . Lingley , M . E . Z . ; Treas . . s •, , ' undic . J- J H . Higgins , S . F . ; Colwell , S . N . ; George Everett , P . Z ., L ' omri n """ J " ) P . S . ; and Patrick , Janitor . A Past Principles jewel was voted to AuiT ms ' ; E . Z . '"in ah « ' « t na \ mg been appointed to audit the accounts , comminicatbn ; were read ° sent members , and the chapter was closed .

Royal Arch.

Refreshment followed labour , and , upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were given and responded to . In proposing the toast of "The Scribe E . and Treasurer , " the M . E . Z . congratulated them both on the very satisfactory manner they discharged their respective offices . They had filled their positions many years , and he trusted that they would continue to hold them for some time yet . Comp . Higgins having said a few words in response ,

Comp . George Everett replied . He said that he had been ill , and was by no mjins equal to making a speech . However , . he could njt allow the opportunity to pass without thanking them for all their kindness . Failing health had compelled him to resign the Treasurership of the lodge , as the work was too much for him , but he had no wish to resign the Treasurership of the chapter unless actually compelled . During the proceedings Comp . Alton officiated most ably at the pianoforte . Comps . Buxton , Ayling , and Lundie gave also welcome contributions .

Farringdon Without Chapter , No . 1745 . A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 24 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Plummer , M . E . Z . ; J . Young , P . Z ., as H . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas ., as J . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; N . Prower , P . Z ., S . N . ; Murphy , P . S . ; T . Simpson , P . Z . ; Dr . Lott , P . G . O . England , Org . ; J . D . Webb , and E . Mallet , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor . Comps . E . S . Lardner , P . Z ., and I . C . Yates were visitors .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the billot was taken on behalf of Bros . Weinel and Newell , and it being unanimous they were duly exalted to the Degree , the ceremony being well performed . The resignation of Comp . E . Burritt Lane , Mus . Bac , P . Z ., was received with great regret . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . H . Herbert , H . elect ; G . Herbert , P . Z . ; and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . The customary toasts received full justice .

Comp . E . S . Lardner , P . Z ., responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " in an exhaustive speech , in which he spoke in high terms of commendation , not only of the working of the chapter but of its hospitality and conviviality . During the proceedings Comps . Plummer , Young , Dr . Lott , and E . S . Lardner pleasantly entertained the companions .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Old York Lodge ( T . I . ) A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Galen-street , Bradford . Bro . J . T . Last , W . M ., presided , the other officersbeing Bros . T . H . Pattison , P . M .. asS . W . ; R . H . Benson , J . W . ; Harrison , I . P . M . ; T . E . Greenough , P . M ., Chap . ; Geo . Althorp , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; Thos . Norfolk , PM ., P . P . G . O ., Sec ; Chas . Crabtree , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., as M . O . ; R . Pullan , as S . O . ; Clfford , J . O . ; Joshua Hill , S . D . ; JohnCromack , as I . D . ; l . W .

Whitaker , I . G . ; John Hill , Tyler ; L . Crossley , R . of M . ; J . W . Monckman , P . P . G . W ., P . G . S ., as D . C . ; J . Lawson , Rev . J . W . Clough , R . Whitley , G . Whittaker , S . Whitley , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . W . Hudson , and others . Visitor *; : Bro . Joseph Matthewman , W . M . no , Prov . G . Sec ; G . H . Parke , P . M . 110 , G . S . Eng . ; J . Woollens , P . M . no , P . P . G . W . ; J . J . Martin , P . M . no , P . P . G . D . ; Geo . Carbert , Prov . G . Org . ; F . Stafford , M . O . no ; R . Ashe , no , and B . Greenwood . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . H . Fearno , 101 S , and he was declared duly elected , after which he and Bro . VV . H . Banks , W . M . 2330 ( who had been elected at a previous meeting ) , were advanced to the Degree of Mark Master by Bro . Last , W . M . Bros . Whiteley , P . P . G . O . Norfolk , P . P . G . O ., Sec , and Harrison , I . P . M ., assisted in rendering portions of the ritual . A candidate was proposed for advancement at the next meeting , and after " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was closed . After substantial refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Bro . G . H . Parke , P . M . no , P . P . G . W . Lanes ., G . S . Eng ., responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and expressed the pleasure it afforded him to have been able to attend the lodge that evening and to see thevery satisfactory manner the ritual had been rendered in the lodge by the W . M . and his officers . He felt it was a pride and pleasure to have the opportunity of responding to the toast—so cordially received—of the Grand Officers .

The Worshi p ful Master , in proposing the toast of " The R . W . Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " stated how gratifying it was to the lodge to have present with them that evening so many Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , many of whom had done good service in Mark Masonry . He found the officers who had held rank in the province were always willing to attend at the

various lodges and to render any services that might be required of them . The toast was responded to by Bro . J . Woollens , P . P . G . W ., who thanked the brethren for the cordial manner they had received the toast . It was several years since he had previously visited the lodge , and it was most gratifying to see the progress that had been made , and the great increase in its membership . He hoped that it would go on and continue to prosper .

" The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in complimentary terms by Bro . G . H . Parke , P . G . S . E ., who stated that he had enjoyed the pleasure of the acquaintance of Bro . Last for a number of years , and had known him to be a goad Mason . He was present at his installation , and was pleased to have the privilege of proposing the toast . Bro . J . T . Last , W . M ., suitably responded .

"The Visitors " was submitted by the W . M ., who recognised the honour the W . M . of Integrity Lodge , No . no , Wakefield , and his officers had done him and the Old York Lodge by paying that fraternal visit . He took it as a compliment that they had so readily accepted the invitation it had been his pleasure to give them . On behalf of the lodge , he gave them a most cordial greeting and hearty welcome . Bro . Joseph Matthewman , W . M . no , Provincial Grand Secretary , in responding

to the toast , said he thanked the Worshipful Master for the kind invitation that he had extended to him and the officers of Integrity Lodge to pay that fraternal visit to the Oid York Lodge—the oldest Mark lodge in the province , and he assured him that th : invitation had been acceptei with much pleasure . They had baen pleased with the working of the ceremony of advancement in the lodge , and he hoped before long to have the pleasure of rec : iving a visit from the W . M . and officers of the Old York Lodge at the Integrity Lodge , Wakefield .

"The Past Masters of the Lodge ., " was proposed by Bro . J . Woollens , P . M . no , P . P . G . W . Bro . Harrison , P . M ., suitably acknowledged the toast . " The Newly-advanced Brethren " was proposed by Bro . J . Hill , S . D . Bro . J . VV . Banks responded . The Tyler's toast closed a very pleasant meeting . The speeches were interspersed with songs and recitations from Bros . Whiteley , Hudson , Last , Clough , Pullan , and Crossley .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on thc 27 th ult . Among those present were Bro . P . M ison , I . P . M ., as W . M ., in the unavoidable absence , through illness , of Bro . VV , H . Wadham , Bros . Dr . H . W . Kiallmark , P . M ., P . G . S ., S . W . and W . M . elect ; Larter , J . W . ; E . Beard , M . O . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., G . S ., S . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . ; Huish , P . M . ; and Rossdale . Bro . Day , 22 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Brj . Dr . Kiallmark having been presented , was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by the Secretary . The following appointments and investiture took place—Bros . Larter , S . VV . ; Beard , J . W . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., M . O . ; Richards , S . O . ; Rossdale , J . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., Sec . ; and Ellis , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . H . Wadham , I . P . M . ; T . Rickwood , P . M .: Skinner , P . M . ; F . C .