Craft Masonry.

Les vrais Amis de L'Union et du Progres Reunis of Brussels , under the obedience of the Grand Orient of Belgium , appointing Bro . E . Sieve as Garant d ' amitie , a friendly politeness which was replied to by the nomination of Bro . Mondehare , W . M ., to a similar position at the Belgian lodge . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the sumptuous banqueting hall , where an excellent dinner was served .

After the dinner the usual loyal toasts were enthusiastically honoured , Bro . E . Cutler , Q . C ., P . G . O ., leading at the piano the National Anthem . All other toasts , tc o , were heartily given and responded to . In reply to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Crane said , in a very witty speech , that he , as an American , could realise what it was to be an alien ; but as a Mason one could not feel it . Real Charity did not so much consist in collecting £ s . d . or dollars , as in bringing together aliens , individually , or nations . That precisely was the high ai m of Fretmsscnry , and especially of the new "L'Entente Cordiale . "

A varied programme was provided during the evening , to which contributed Mile . BertheSaverny in her repertoire " Chatnoiresque , " the clever American actress , Miss Beverley Sitgreaves , of the Globe Theatre , the famous Spanish tenor , Senor Guetary , so well known to Covent Garden frequenters , 'and M . Jean d'Arc in his humorous French songs , whilst M . A . Rogers ably accompanied at the piano . Although not on the official programme , Bro . Maxwell , P . M . 2127 , gave an excellent addition with his silver-bells , and Bro . Neville , in a recitation , proved again his splendid acting .

On the whole , if a work can be judged from its beginning , the Lodge L Entente Cordiale , as viewed from its first meeting , is bound to become a prosperous and flourishing addition to the Craft .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 . A meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th instant at Twickenham . Among those present were Bros . H . Bright , W . M . ; Tompsell , S . W . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chap ., as J . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; Maj . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; G . Dohson , S . D . ; A . O . Hemming , J . D . ; Fois , D . of C ; G . Hertslet and G . S . Hertslet , Stwds . ; Dr . J . W . Hinton , P . P . G . O ., l . P . M .: W . Fisher , P . M ., G . A . P . ; and A . B . Brown , P . M .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Kendrrck was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . Howkins , and he , being in attendance , was duly initiated . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . F . F . Bonny , J . W . ; W . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; E . W . Davis , P . M . ; and others . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . Bro . VV . Fisher , A . G . P ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., for "The Prov . Grand Officers . "

The l . P . M . gave "The Health of the W . M . " in flattering terms , who briefly acknowledged the compliment . " Ihe Health of the Initiates" followed . In submitting this toast the W . M . said that the lodge was under obligations to Bro . Dr . Hinton for the introduction , not only of the candidates that evening , but also for introducing Bro . Kendrick on a previous occasion . He trusted that both candidates would become worthy in due time of the highest honours that the lodge could bestow upon them .

This toast having been warmly drunk , Bro . Howkins responded . He said that he lad to thank Bro . Dr . Hinton for his kindness in proposing him . He had for a long time desired to join the ranks of Freemasonry , and from what he had seen that night he congratulated himself in being so foitunate as to join a lodge of credit and renown . The toast of " The Past Masters " was coupled with the name of Bro . Dr . Hinton ,

I . P . M ., who responded . In submitting the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . expressed 1 is gratification that the first-named , Bro . Briggs , appeared to have thoroughly regained tig health . He was a most zealous and painstaking Treasurer , and deserved every credit fcr the manner in which he discharged the duties of his office .

Bro . Briggs having , in modest terms , expressed his thanks , the toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Tompsett , Dobson , Hemming , Fois , and Hertslet , terminated the proceedings .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321-A regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Bradford , on the ist inst . Bro . R . S . Ilird , W . M ., presided , and was supporte-d by Bros . J . B . Fearnley , l . P . M . ; F . Betteridge , B . A ., Chap . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; J . T . Last , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Sec ; Wm . Docksey , S . W . ; C . H . Ellis , P . M ., as J . W . ; T . H . Bedford , S . D . ; W . Shaw-Pmith , as J . D . ; R . H . Markham , I . G . ; J . Wood , Org . ; 1 . S . Cooper , Tyler ; J . Morton , P . M . ; and a goodly number ot members . Visitors : Bros .

Joseph Matthewman , P . M . IOICJ , P . P . A . G . Sec ; Henry Telford , P . M ., W . M . 38 ; , P . P . G . D . ; J . Louis Baumann , P . M . 3 S 7 ; J . VV . Holmes , 3 S 7 ; G . Shackleton . 3 S 7 ; A . Bagnall , 3 S 7 ; H . A . Johnson , S . W . 302 ; John IC . Longdon , I . G . 302 , John Hill , Tyler 302 ; F . Hall , 439 ; Wm . Foster , boo ; J . E . Fawcett , VV . M . . 174 ; A . J . C . Stanlicld , S . W . 974 ; K . R . Harlirg . P . M . 1309 ; W . H . Hudson , ( 03 ; John Pickles , D . C . 302 ; and S . H . Pettyt , VV . M . 1730 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been approved , on the motion of

Bro . Bland , the sum of 15 guineas was voted from the lodge funds in aid of the Mayor of _ Bradford's ( Bro . VV . C . Lupton , P . P . G . W . ) Masonic Fund for the relief of the wives and families of our reservist soldiers serving in South Africa , there being none of the Degrees to be conferred at this meeting , at the rei | uest of the W . M ., Bro . Fearnley , I . P . M ., gave thc lecture on the first tracing board in a highly sathfactory manner , which was followed by an interesting paper by the Secretary on "The Grand Ledge of Kansas , U . S . A . " Votes of thanks were accorded to Bros . Fearnley and Last for the interesting and instructive manner in which they had entertained the brethren .

Apologies were tendered for the absence of several of the members , and after "Hearty good wishes" from the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren alterwards dined together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . J . Matthewman , P . P . A . G . Sec , in responding for the combined toast of "Grar . d Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge , " referred to the excellent manner in which the Grand Officers always did their duty , especially naming Bros . Lord

Rcbeits , Lord Kitchener , and Sir Charles Warren , who were so nobly fighting their country's battles in South Africa . Referring more particularly to his visit to the lodge that evening , Bro . Malthewman congratulated the W . M . on the practice that prevailed in the ledge of providing lectures or papers on Masonic subjects at the meetings when there were no Degrees to be conferred . It had been his pleasure to visit the lodge on several such occasions , and he predicted that the lodge would continue to prosper so long as such members as Bros . Fearnley and Last were prepared to entertain the brethren as they had done that evening .

The W . M ., in proposing " The Visitors , " gave all a hearty welcome , making special reference to Bro . Harling , P . M . 1309 , meeting at Hampton Court , who had come to reside in the City .

Bro . H . Telford , W . M . 3 S 7 , F . P . G . D ., responded , and expressed the gratification it had afforded him to attend the lodge that evening . He had been much interested by the lecture on the tracing board , as well as by the information afforded by the Secretary's paper on American Freemasonry . I le had visited the Indge on many occasions , and his visits wtre always remleicu enjoyable by thc hearty reception accorded to the visitors . Bros . Fawcett , W . M . 974 , and IVttyt , VV . M . 173 ft , also responded for the visitors . Other toasts that were subsequently duly honoured were " The VV . M ., " " The Past Masteis , " " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast . Bros . Wood , Shaw Smith , Hall , Holmes , Last , and Durrance contributed songs to the haimony and enjoyment of the evening .

AT A quarterly communication of the Supreme Grand Royal Masonic Arch Chapter of Scotland held in Edinburgh on Ihe 7 th inst , oflice-bearers were elected feir the next year . The Earl of Haddington was elected First Grand Principal .

The Grand Treasurership Of 1901.

THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP OF 1901 .

A number of influential brethren have , we hear , asked Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , who is as well known as his late father as a most liberal supporter of all the Benevolent Institutions of the Craft , to allow himself t o be nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer next December . Bro . H . B . Marshall has had great Masonic experience , having initiated no less

than ig gentlemen while in his most recent chair , that of the Streatham Lodge , of which he was the founder . He also has the probably unique record of having served the office of Steward to each of the Charities every year since his ini ' . iation in the Royal Hanover Lodge , by his late father , in 1884 .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Kennington Chapter , No . 1381 . The election meeting of this prosperous transpontine chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Comps . A . Lundie , I . P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , as H . ; Major T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C . ling ., as J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., S . E . ; George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . Eng ., Treas . ; and C . H . Kohler , P . Z ..

P . P . G . S . B . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The S . E . reported that he had forwarded letters of condolence to Mrs . Lingley and Mrs . Salter . * The election of Principals and officers then took place , Among those elected were Comos . Whitney , M . E . Z . ; Gale , H . ; Wolsey , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z .. S . E . ; Clay , S . N .

G . Everett , P . G . T ., Treas . ; and C . Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . W . Smith . An Audit Committee was elected to audit the accounts half an hour before the time fixed for the next meeting . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Smith , M . E . Z . ; Whitney , H . ; Gale , J . ; Wolsey , S . N . j Clay , P . S . ; and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed .

Comp . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and then gave " The health of the M . E . Z . " In submitting this toast he regretted that their First Principal was again absent through indisposition , but his place had been worthily filled , both in the chapter and at the banquet table , byComp . Lundie , who was always very genial and whose vocal abilities were always highly appreciated by the members of the Kennington Chapter . As he did not wish to srieak that night again , he took that opportunity of thanking them all for re-electing him as Treasurer . The funds were in a highly satisfactory condition , but the chapter was sorely in need of candidates .

The LP . / .., in reply , thanked the proposer of the toast for the kind manner in which he had mentioned his name as Comp . Smith ' s substitute . In looking round the room that evening he missed the genial faces of two old and worthy members . He alluded to Comps . Lingley and Salter . They were both good men and good Masons . A daughter of the first named would be a candidate for the Royal M . sonic Institution for GiiIs in October , when he trusted that the merits and services of the child's father would not be forgotten . The toast of " The Past Principals , " coupled with the nimes of Comps . Lardner and Kohler , and the toast of " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Comp . Higgins , S . E ., terminated the proceedings .

Zetland Chapter , No . 603 . A regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Cleckheaton , on Friday , the 23 rd ult . In the absence of Comp . Saml . Law , M . E . Z ., Comp . Last , P . Z ., S . E ., occupied the First Principal ' s chair , the other chairs being filled by Comps . Jas . Clough , H . ; Sydney Mortimer , J . ; George Blackburn , S . N . ; C F . Forshaw , P . S . ; Alfred VVoodhead and Wm . Parker , Asst . Sojs . ; Saml . Halliday , Treas . ; and W . H . Hudson , Janitor ; also Comp . S . H . Stocks , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . Comp . John T . Barras , P . Z . Goo , was a visitor .

After the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the ballot was taken for Bros . S . H . Pettyt , W . M . 1736 ; Hairy Thornton , and Gso . fellow , I . G . ( I 03 , who were duly elected , and Bros . Pettyt and fellow being in attendance were duly exalted , the former by Comp . Barras , P . Z ., and the latter by Comp . Last , P . Z ., the work of the P . S . being done by Comps . Forshaw and Woodhead respectively . Two candidates were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . The Treasurer ' s balance

sheet for the past year was submitted by Comp . Mortimer , J ., for the Treasurer , showing a balance in hand of over ^ io , it was adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes Attention was called by Comp . Mortimer , J ., to the present inconvenient night of meeting and notice was given of a resolution at the next chapter meeting to change the time of meeting . After the chapter had been closed , the companions dined together .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . A highly successful meeting of this old chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the ejth ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . A . Humphreys , M . W . S . ; I ' . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S ., as Prelate ; H . ] . Adams , 30 , General ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; H . Hills , 30 ° , G . M . ; Biggs , Herald ; Capt . G . Carpenter , C of Gds . ; Dr . Hinton , M . A ., Asst . Org . ; and Dr . Victor Jagielski , P . M . W . S ., VV . Tyler . Ex . Bro . Walter Crombie was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The name of Ex . Bro . W . Crombie , of the Invicta Chapter , was proposed and seconded for joining at the next meeting . Apologies tor non-attendance ' were received from Bros . Biddlecombe , Prelate ; Major A . E . Baldwin , General ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Major J . E . Anderson , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; C . Graveley , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; T . Carrick , F . F . Bonney , A . Calvert , Dr . Lott . 31 ° , Hon . Member ; and others . The Recorder called the attention of the members to the fact that the second Friday in Apiil would be " Good Friday , " and that some other date would have to be chosen subject to the approval of the Supreme Council . 1 he chapter was then closed .

The banquet was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , and gave unqualified satisfaction . The usual loyal toasts haying been duly proposed , " The Health of the M . W . S . " was given . In submitting this toast the proposer expressed his gratification that Ex . Bro . Humphrey had apparently recovered his ivont » . d health . The M . W . S . was an excel lent uoiker in other Masonic Degrees , and he ( the speaker ) doubted not that in the beautiful and impressive ceremony of peilection the M . W . S . would prove an adept .

The M . W . S ., in reply , trusted that he should have some work to do in the chapter before he vacated the chair . He could not hope to perform the ceremony so well as some of their old Past Sovereigns had done , but he would do his best to merit their good opinion . The toast of " The Past Sovereigns " was coupled with the names of Ex . Bros .

Driver and Jagielski , who briefly replied . " 1 he Treasurer and Recorder , " and '" The Officers , " terminated the proceedings . During the evening Ex . Bro . D , Hinton gave some selections on the pianoforte , and Ex . Bros . Driver and H . Hills recited . The former ' s original poems on the "burning subject of the hour , " were highly appreciated and applauded .