Consecration Of A Royal Ark Mariners' Lodge At Leicester.

CONSECRATION OF A ROYAL ARK MARINERS' LODGE AT LEICESTER .

On the 9 th inst ., tlic William Kelly Lodge of Koyal Ark Mariners , which is moored to tlie " time-honoured " Fowke I od ^ e of Marl ; Masters , No . in , was consecrated at tlie Freemasons' Hall , Leicester . The new lodge takes its name from that veteran brother , thc Right Worshipful the senior

Provincial Grand Alark . Master , William Kelly , Provincial Master of the Marl ; Degree now living . The Ark Mariners' Lodge was opened at 4 . 15 p . m . hy the V . W . IVo Donald M . Dewar , G . Asst . M . Sec , assisted by VV . Hro ! Thomas Poore , Past G . M . I . G ., and the interesting ceiemonyof elevating those approved M . M . M . 's present , who had previously signified their intention of taking the

Decree , was ably performed by VV . liro . T . Poore . No less " than thirty candidates were thus elevated . The ceremony of consecration was then impressively carried out in the presence of thc brethren by V . W . Hro . Dewar , assisted by VV . Hro . Poore ; and , after the Kov ' al Ark Mariners who had not passed thc chair of thc Fowke Lodge had retired , a Hoard of Installed C . N . 's was

opened , and by virtue of a dispensation from Lord Henniker , the Grand Ark Master , the rank of P . C . N , was conferred on the following live Past Masters of the Fowke Mark Lodge , vi ,. : R . W . Hros VV . Kelly , Prov . G . M . MM ; S . S . Partridge . G . M . J . D . i . ng . ; VV . Pros . Clement Stretton , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . M . McAllister , Prov . G . Sec . ; and G . Toller , jun .. P . P . G . S . W .

The enthronement of thc VV . C . N . designate , Hro . Miles 1 . VValker , then took pface , after which thc Koyal Ark Mariners were re-admitted , and the VV . C . N . proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . The newly-enthroned VV . C . N . then appointed and invested the following brethren as ollicers for the year : Hros b T . Thorp , J . ; the Rev . C . IL Wood , ALA ., S . ;

S . Cleaver , Treas . ; Joseph Younjt , S . D . -, Richard Taylor , I . D . J W . J . Trccr , M . of C . j and Win . Randall , Guardian , A Committee , composed of thc VV . C . N ., P . C . N . and lodge ollicers , to consider the future dates of meeting and frame bye-laws , was then appointed . Voles of thanks and honorary membership of the lodge were afterwards passed to

VWV . Hro . Frederick binckes , . Grand Mark Secretary , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Roys , and the two Consecrating Officers , which were respectively acknowledged by both ol these distinguished brethren . Several Mark Masters having been proposed for future elevation , and " Hearty good wishes" of the Grand Ark Council and the Surrey Ark Mariners' Lodge having been given and received , the lodge vvas closed in due form .

A banquet to commemorate the occasion was then served in the lodge-room , when over thirty Ark Mariners sat down to an excellent repast , vvhich was followed by the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , and enlivened by the vocal and instrumental music of several of the brethren , and at separation all appeared to be well satisfied with the result of this , the first meeting of the William Kelly Lodge of Koyal Ark Mariners .

Presentation To Bro. Charles Butcher.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . CHARLES BUTCHER .

An interesting event took place on Monday evening last , when Hro . Chailcs Hulcher , Chief Serjeant of the Criminal Department , was entertained at dinner at Hro . VV . Cartington s w-ell known hostelry , the Golden Star , Aladdox-street , VV ., anil presented with a gold watch ami a purse of 100

sovereigns , as a mark of high appreciation for his long and useful services in the ollicial capacity from which lie has now retired . The presentation vvas promoted by many of the principal firms and private individuals resident at the West lind , and ronncrted especially with the parishes of St . James , St . George , and St . Anne , by whom Hro . butcher has long

been held in ( he utmost estimation for having been instrumental in brnging to justice about one thousand criminals , from whose depredations the ( - ( immunity have suffered extensively . In consideration of his merits in that respect a committee , representative of the whole district , was formed with a view ot obtaining for Uro . Hutchcr sonic public recognition of tlie value of his services .

Hro . S . VMI-KI . C . VKUlNiiTON' , Chairman of the Licensed Victualler's Asylum presided , and in introducing the principal toast of the evening , referred to Hro . Hutcher ' s long services in the force , a period extending over twenty ; four years , during which time there had not been a single blemish on his character . the watch presented vvas a gold lever of the value of twenty-live pounds .

Presentation To Bro. Frampton, Of Sunderland.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . FRAMPTON , OF SUNDERLAND .

A number of brethren recently assembled al thc liouseof Hro . Harmon , till ; Lambton Arms , Crowtrce-strect , Sunderland , for ( he purpose cf prcsenting . a handsomely framed and illuminated address to Hro . M , Franuilon . ' P . M . m

in recognition of his valuable services to the Phoenix Lodge during the past year . The chair vvas taken b y Hro . Alderman John Potts , P . AL , who was supported by Hros . M . Frampton , Smart , W . AL ; A . Lutert , P . AL ; Riseborough , P . AL ; Henderson , P . M . y . ; AL Douglas , I . M . ; | . Lowes ,. P . M . So ; Munro , P . AI . . )¦< ,. Hr 0 . 1 .

Hudson , S . W . 94 , occupied the vice-chair Among those present were Hros . C . McNamara , S . VV . 07 ; , 1 . Dixon , J . VV . 04 j P . Alad-dison , i-, Sq ; P . Stabler , ' , ?' . , ' Hmlinson , T . G . Garrick , H . Swaine , J . W . om ; Rainbow , 0 . 4 ; and others . A substantial repast was provided b y Hro . Harmon , after vvhich the loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the Chairman . The Cil . viUM . VN- then presented Lie address lo Uro . M . I ' ramnton on heh .-ilf ll ,.. ,,-ict ? ,.-,, 1 .......... „ i . n : ~ r . 1 ... "

, I | , ' . . - * " ~ I '"" . ..,. [ JILILIII , UIMUI 3 Ul UIU ' niL-mx Lodge , in token of their appreciation of the admirable manner in which he had discharged the duties of Secretary to that lodge , and also to express their hi-rh esteem lor him , not onl y as a brother Mason , but as a citile n H borough of Sunderland . an !! " ?) ' M I ' , . iN' sui'ably acknowledged the presentation , ona tne proceedings were of a very interesting character .

The District Grand Lodge Of New Zealand.

THE DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND .

The quarterly communication of thc District Grand Lodge , Auckland , K . C , was held on December Sth , iSSi . There was a moderate attendance at the Iodgc-room , Alasonic Hall , due no doubt to the political meetings in other places , and the necessity for making the requisite

arrangements for attending the ball . Hro . G . S . Graham , D . G . M ., presided . The principal business vvas the appointment of Grand Lodge Ollicers for thc ensuing year . Several important alterations were made , as will be seen from the following list . Of course the permanent officers remain in position . The following appointments were made : Hros . Moat ,

D . G . S . W . ; Dr . Goldsbro ' , G . S . J . VV . ; J . Warren , Treas . ; Rev . C . AI . Nelson , D . G . Chap . ; Rev " . VV . Tebbs , D . G . Reg . ; Dr . Dawson , President Hoard of General Purposes ; II . G . Wade , D . G . Sec . ; Cole . D . G . S . D . ; Rattray , D . G . J . D . ; AI . S . Leers , I ) . of C . ; Ilatsvvell , A . D . of C . ; Willcocks , S . of VV . ; Major-General Gossctt , Swd . Hr . ;

Kenton , Purst . ; Dargaville , Asst . Purst . ; r Waddell , Nathan , Tonks , Alitchelson , Osborne , and J . S . Clarke , Stewards . A Hoard of General Purposes and a Hoard of Hencvolencc were appointed . Some oilier routine business was transatcd , and the D . G . Lodge was closed in the nsual form .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

H OM J grclj . PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —Thejelcction meeting of this chapter vvas held at thc Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Alonday , the 13 II 1 inst . Amongst thc companions present were lis . Comps . R . N . Held , ALL . / .. ; R . II . Harvey , VA / .., as II . ( in thc unavoidable absence o ( Kx . Comp . Samuel Poynter ); 11 . R . Hryant , J . ; James Stevens , VA / .., Scribe K . ; Harry Smith , P . / .., Treas . ;

Comps . J . VV . Walls , Scribe N . ; J . S . Terry , P . S . ; II Haldwin , A . S . ; W . Wilkins , G . Harrison , and others . Visitors : Comps . H . II . Voisey , ij- ' y ; li . li . II . Goflin , 157 J ; and G . Wale , 002 . Hro . Thomas Spearing 115 S , was a candidate for exaltation , and the ballot proving unanimous in his favour , he was duly exalted into the Siprcme Degree with full

ceremony , most ably rendered by the Principals and ofiicers . The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Kx . Comps . Samuel Poynter , . M . li . Z . ; R . R . Hryant , II . ; J . S . Terry ( on whose behalf Comp . J . VV . Watts requested permission to retire from candidature ) , J . ; James Stevens , P . / .., S . K . ( fourteenth re-election ); Henry Smith , P . / .., Treas . ; Comps , J . W . Watts , Scribe N . ;

II . Haldwin , P . S . ; and G . I Iarrt 5 > n , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel of customary pattern and value vvas voted for presentation to thc retiring M . Ii . / .., Comp . R . N . Field . After the dispatch of other Alasonic business the chapter was closed , and thc companions adjourned to supper . The remainder of the evening vvas enlivened with songs and recitations , thc few toasts given being introduced brielly ,

but , nevertheless , receiving due response . The visitors were very earnest in their several expressions of satisfaction with both work in chapter and the subsequent conviviality . A most enjoyable evening , quite in accordance with the old traditions of the Panmure Chapter , the unity and harmony of which has been maintained since ils institution , terminated at a reasonable hour , and the companions separated .

ALDERSHOT CAMP CHAPTER ( Xo . 1 j . 11 ) — 'I his chapter met on Alonday , thc 1 , 1 th inst ., and among those in attendance were Comps . Major Richardson , P . P . G . R ., M . K . Z . ; Capt . Croisdale , P . G . P . S ., II . ; Capt . Douglas , J . ; Chesterton , S . K . ; Kerguson , S . N . ; Hall , P . S . ; Clisham and Harris , Asst . Sojs . ; Hill , Janitor ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

continued . The AI . IC . / , then announced to the companions that the Prov . G . Supt . for Hants and Isle of Wight had been pleased at the recent meeting of Prov . Grand Chapter to appoint Comp . Capt . Croisdale , Prov . G . Prin . Soj . for the ensuing year , an announcement which was most enthusiastically received by the companions present , and Comp . Capt . Croisdale vvas immediately greeted with the

honours due to his Provincial rank . 'The election of ollicers for the ensuing year then took place with the following result : Comps . Capt . Croisdale , Al . K . Z . ; Capt . Douglas , 11 . ; llall , J . ; Harris , S . N . ; Chesterton , S . K . j Clisham , P . S . ; Hill , Janitor . Upon the motion of Comp . Croisdale , thc ALI- ; . / . elect , a Past Principal ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the outgoing M . li . Z .

'The Treasurer then announced to the chapter thc state of ( lie funds , and congratulated the companions on the success which had attended their efforts during the past year . They had the average number of exaltations , the chapter vvas in a fairly prosperous condition , and there was every prospect of a bright future before them . There being no further business Ihe chapter vvas closed in peace and harmony about nine o ' clock .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( Xo . 1 G 11 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place on 'Tuesday , the 7 II 1 inst . The installation of principals look place at six o ' clock . Comp . J . S . Cumberland was re-installed in the chair of / .., by Comp . T . H . Whytehead , P . Z ., who also installed Comp . C . G . Padel in the chair of II . Comp . Cumberland then installed Comp . J . T . Seller in the chair

of J . the companions were then admitted , and Hro . J . K . Jack-son was duly exalted to thc Supreme Degree . 'The following officers were installed iu their respective chairs , Comps . Al . . Millington , S . N . ; J . Kay , S . K . ; A . T . H . Turner , P . S . ; T . Humphries and K . Walker , Asst . Stewards ; Ci . Simpson , Treas . j P . Pearson , Janitor . 'The companions afterwards supped together .

At the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart and Paralysis , Soho-squarc , the number of patients under treatment for the week ending February the nth vvasySi .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BRIXTON LODGE ( Xo . 23 . 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Klcet-strect , K . C , on Saturday last . The W . AL , Hro . G . Clark , jun ., G . AI . Steward , was supported by Hros . II . Lovegrove . G . Supt . of Wks ., I . P . M ., and Treas . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., P . AL ; J . K . Pitt , as S . W . ; G . J . Dunkley , J . VV . ; G . Gillian , ¦ M . O . ; C . J . Axford . S . O . ; J . Holliday , LO . ; R .

Winston , S . D . ; K . Storr , J . D . J J . Gibbs . I . G . ; and J . Reinhardt , acting as 'T yler . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for a number of brethren , and Hros . J . H . Clark , J . | 1 . Grant , A . Simner , A . J . Potter , and "j . VVilcocks were duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M ., the ceremony being rendered very accurately and effectively by the VV . AI . 'The ollicers rendered very ' cflicient

assistance under thc direction of Hro . Poore . ' 1 he circular from Grand Alark Lodge was read , and Hro . II . Lovegrove , thc founder of the lodge , was elected Steward for the forthcoming T ' estival of the Mark Henevolent Fund . I his lodge now numbers thirty-six subscribing members , and is rapidly gaining a foremost place among Alark lodges . Rclreshment followed labour , the speeches being very much curtailed to allow of the vocal and histronic efforts of Hros . Holliday , Poore , Gillian , Johnston , and others .

LANCASTER . — Moore Lodge ( Xo . tify —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Alasonic-rooms , Athen .-cum , on Alonday , the 30 th ult . Present : Hros . P .. Stanton , VV . M . ; H . Gregson , j . W . ; S . Stanley , I . P . AL ; VV . Hall , Treas ., P . G . S . W . of Lancashire ; Hy . Longman , P . P . G . J . O . ; Simpson , Sec , P . P . G . R . of AL ; Kllershaw , J . O . ' ; A . Stanley , S . D . ; II . C . Aloore , J . D . ; VV . VV . Wilde , Org . ; AllinsonTyler .

, Ihe ballot being unanimous in favour of the candidate , Hro . Irvin , S . D . 1051 , Iii was regularly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M ., by the W . AL After vvhich he explained the history and origin of the Degree . The election then took place for the VV . M . and ofli < eis for Ihe ensuing year , and resulted as follows . Hros . Jos . li . Hannah , S . VV ., VV . AI . ; llall , Prov . G . S . W ., Treas . ; and Allinson , 'T yler . I he lodge vvas then closed in due form .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

BRIXTON LODGE , —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , after the meeting of the Alark Lodge . At the request of the W . C . N ., Hro . Haldwin , Hro . T . Poore , P . C . N ., took the chair , and in his usual and impressive manner elevated Hros . j . H . Clark , J . II . Grant , A . Simner , A . J . Potter , VV . " Potter , J . Wil . ocks , G .

Kdwards , and S . P . Catterson ; the assistant officers being Hros . K . Storr , ns ) . ; G . J . Dunkley , as S . ; 11 . Lovegrove , P . C . N ., as Deacon ; J . I lolliday , as Guardian ; and Reinhardt , Warden . The quaint and interesting degree is worked two or three times each year in this lodge , and a number of brethren has been admitted .

Ancient And Acceptes Rite.

Ancient and Acceptes Rite .

YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 2 . 1 ) . - 'The iiist .-ill . i . lion meeting of this chapter vvas held nt York on the \ r & inst . Hro . J . S . Cumberland piesided , and performed the ceremony of reception on Hro . [ . II . Thompson , i . f Leicester , liro . the Rev . VV . C . Lukis , the Sovereign elect , vvas then installed in the chair bv Hro . Cumberland , by permission of Hro . Hamster , 33 " , K . G . I . G . for the Northern District , who was present . 'The AI . W . S . appointed his officers as follows : Hros . S .

Aliddleton , H . P . ; AI . Millington , 1 st G . ; A . T . H . Turner , 2 nd G . ; G . Simpson , G . AL ; Ii . | . de Salis , 1 . - , T . H . Whytehead , P . S ., Rrc .. nnd 'Treas . ; ) . S . Cumberland , P . S ., D . C . ; and VV . Lawton , Herald : Letters of apology for absence were received from Hro . J . VV . Woodall , 32 " , and several other members . 'The members afterwards met at supper , and spent a pleasant evening , Hro . Cumberland being highly complimented for his excellent working .

Births ,Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

_ I 1 he charge is 23 . fid . for announcements , not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . !

HIRTIIS . DKIIANI :. —On the ioth inst ., thc wife of H 10 . II . li . Dehane , VV . AI . 154 , 5 , P . G . S . Kstex , 446 I . C , ot a daughter . HAMILTON . —On thc 1 . - . U 1 inst ., at 70 , Halfour-road , Highbury New-park , the wile of Air . Douglas C . VV . Hamilton of a son .

SKI . NXKP .. —On the uth inst ., at Avenue House , Crouch end , the wife of Air . Ihomas Skinner , of a son .

MAKKIAGKS . NOKHL ' UV—THICK . —On the 1 ilh inst ., at Isleworth I ' aiisli Church , by the Rev . II . W . P . Richards , VV . P . Norbury , of New Hrentford , to Laura lilizabcth , daughter of Air . Thomas'Thick , of Isleworth .

YoL'Xi ;—Hi-rcKK . —On the nth ins ! ., at St . Judc ' s , Southsea , by the Rev . li . J . Venning , M . A ., Carmichael Light , son of the late Sir Henry lid ward Fox Young , C . li ., to Rosina lili / . abelli , widow of the late Captain John Hecke , . Marine Hattalion , Hombay Army .

DliATIlS . SllliKl-ETON . —On the 14 th inst ., at 31 , Lower Leesonstreet , Dublin , I Lunette Jane , wife of R . VV . Shekleton , O . C , J . P ., and daughter of thelntc Lieut . Robert

Ross Auchmuty , K . N ., of Kihnorc Douse , Co . Roscommon . Funeral vvill leave for Mount Jerome on Saturday morning at nine o ' clock . WESTON . —On the 13 th inst ., at 335 , Hristol-road , Iidgbaston , aged 72 , Mr . Charles Weston ,