Rose Croix Ball To Bro. H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught At Gibraltar.

shut out from view by two huge canopies formed of flags of viried colours , those forming the canopy immediately over the boxes being so arranged as to provide for the necessary ventilation combintd with effect . From the centre hung the huge chandelier , and under the other canopy twn small chandeliers . At the far end of the ball-room was arranged a blaze of 70 lig hts in the form of an altar , and

at the back a transparency . On each side a pedestal and [ racing boards with hieroglyphics , unintelligible to the outer world , thereon . Three stalls on each side fumed the boundaries , and flowers , natural and artificial , were strewn about in profusion , the whole being closed off from Ihe unitiated by a silken cord . The fronts of the boxes were scarcely recognizable , so great had been the trans

formation ; festoons of ivy , pepper plant , Sec-, and roses in hundreds entwined were hung in graceful curves . Ttc spaces \» -ere filled in with Masonic emblems and devices , and over all hung the various banners of the chapter and of other decrees , kindly lent for the occasion . The chefd'oeuvre , a beautiful shield with thcmblcms nf the Order , the work of Bro . Glassiord . hung from the front of the

Governor's box -, Chit . ese lanterns , curtains , and manias all helped to give the whole a finished and a pleasing effect . The passages and stairs were neatly carpeted , and arranged with a choice collection of plants , making the scene such as to tempt many happy couples to linger there . S-hortly after nine o ' clock H . R . H . the Duke of

Connaught , attended by his suite , arrived , and was conducted by the M . W . S ., Captain G . Gilbarif , and Bro . W . J . Henry , Diiector of Ceremonies , to prepare to take part in the procession . Punctually at half-past nine Major-General Somerset , the acting Governor , accompanied by Mrs . Somerset antl family , arrived , and were accompanied to the Governor ' s

box bv the D . C . and other brethren , the band p laying the "National Anthem . " The procession having in the meantime been arranged , the inspiriting strains of the Masonic March were next heard , and the brethren appeared walking two and two at the entrance to the ball-room , and entered in the following order : —Guests of the Blue Degrees , Mark , Royal Arch ,

Rome and Constantine , Knights Templars , anil la « t the members of the Furopa Chapttr , hosts and quests all being in full regalia , the last being H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and the M . W . S . After proceeding round the ballroom , the procession was formed into two lines , the brethren facing inwards , and Majnr-General Somerset ,

accompanied ty Sir J . Hay , was conducted through the ranks , passing under the Arch of Steel , and received » t the upper end by H . H . I 1 . the Duke of Connaught ai ; d the M . W . S . After a few brief words of welcome from ilic M . W . S ., addressed to General Somerset in the name of the chapter , the pr- cession broke up , and dancing was begun and kept u , j with great spirit until half-past three a . m .

To desciibe the kaleidoscopic effect of the ladies' dresses , combined with the dazzling brilliancy of the jewellery and regali * worn by the brethren , would require a letur of itself , so it must bc imagined and not described . At halfpast twelve the supper room was thrown open , suitable arrangements being made to prevent overcrowding for the comfort of the guests .

The menu provided by Rro . Anderson was all that could he desired , and , judging from the general expression ol opinion , the only fault we heard found was , that Masonic halls do not take place oftcni-r , and the one of Friday Inst has certainly not tended to diminish the desire . The members of the Europa Chapter may bc congratulated on the success of the ball , which fitly wound up a long series of entertainments during the Carnival .

Masonic Ball At Burnley.

MASONIC BALL AT BURNLEY .

The second annual grand Masonic ball , in aid of the Masonic charities , took place on Thursday , 18 th ult ., injthc Assembly Rooms , Mechanics' Institute , under the auspices of the hilent Temple Lodge , No . 126 , Burnley . Amongst the distinguished patrons were Bros , the F . ail < f Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . ; and Major

Starkie , P . G . M ., of Huntroyd . The ball was the must imposing and successful that has been held fur some time in Burnley , 110 expense having been spared in the provision of the accessories ; aud it was all the more interestini ; from the fact that it was in aid of a good object . The room was decorated by Messrs . Tyrer , of Manchester , in their best style . The walls were hung with crimson cloth ,

and lhe windows were beautifully draped . A very effective iiem in the decorations was the adornment of the room with the various emblems of the Masonic ' 'rder At one end of the room was an excellent painting of ( lie Prince of Wales , robed in the Masonic habiliments worn ar his installation as Grand Master of the Older in the Albert Hall , which was kindly lent by Bro . VV . M , Grant . The floor

was laid with splendid holland . The platform space was made into a deep recess , which was filled with beautiful p lants obtained from the Edge End Nursery , and on each sitle of the recess were card rooms . The ladies' retiring room resembled a splended boudoir , and was fitted up with every convenience . When the ball opened the room presented a most imposing and attractive appearance .

The Makers of ttie Ceremonies were Bros . Ralph Landless , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., W . L . ; J-hn Rawcliffe , P . M . ; llobso .. Wadswirth . P . M .. P . P . G . S . B . E . L .-, Tom Bradshaw , PM . ; and Alexnnd < r Bell ; and the Stewards Bros . J . W . Allen , W . M . ; S . Alexander ,

PAL ; J ' hn Bollard , Sec ; Willian Walmsley , William Smith , William Marsden , I . G , ; John Lecdtam , R . W . Waterson , S VV . ; Richard Parker , P . M . ; Etlwin Griffiths , Hargreaves Bell , T . T . Bland , O . G . ; Thomas Holland , E . Dig >; le , J . W . ; John Allen , William Leigh , S . D . ; G . W . Ashworth , Robt . Hartley , and Josiah Pol-

Masonic Ball At Burnley.

lard . The brethren appeared in full dress Masonic costume , with the jewels and insignia of their iank and officeand after eleven o ' clock they assumed the clothing of the Degrees of Mark , Renal Aivh , Knights Templar , and Rose Croix . An efficient quadrille hand , under the direction o ( Mr . lohn Ford , played the dance music , which

included the best sets . The music gave the utmost satisfaction , Mr . Ford conducting with great ability . The refreshments were provided by Bro . James Sutcliffe , Bull Hi . tel , and they were of the mo-t excellent descripli n . Great piaisc is due In Bros . R . VV . Waterson and John Bollard , Hon . Secretaries , for the complete arrangements made and the general arrangement of the ball .

Masonic Ball In Liverpool.

MASONIC BALL IN LIVERPOOL .

This interesting and much looked for assembly , principally got up by brethren of the Alliance Lodge , No . 667 , took place on Thursday evening , the 24 th ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Liverpool . Nothing coultl have exceeded , the eclat which Ins at all times accompanied these balls , and success is always certain when supported in this , as in

past years , by most of the influential brethren and their friends connected with the Alliance Lodge . Bro . J E . Jackson , W . M . 667 , made a most ex < ellent chairman , and was ably assisted hy Bro . A . Kucknall , 667 , who made an equally efficient Secretary . We may state that this is the fourth time this brother ha « been voted to the arduous post of Hon . Secretary , and from the courteous and skilful

manner in which he , along with the committee , carried onr al arrangements was due 111 great measure the success of tinhall this season . Bro . A . Morrison , J . W . 1570 , acled a « Master of the Ceremonies , and discharged his duties most efficiently , keeping up the dancing until a late hour . The following brethren comprised the committee : —Bros . J . E . Jackson , W . M . 6 f > 7 ; VV . Dovle , P . M ., P . G . J . D 66 7 ; . ] .

H . Gregory , S . D . 667 ; II . Firth , Hon . Sec . 66 7 ; R . Douglas , S . S . 66 7 ; II . Eve , f , f , ; E . Carter , 667 ; T . 1 $ . Mvers , VV . M . 1 i c 2 ; A . Morrison , J . VV . 1570 ; A . Bucknall , P . O ., Hon . Sec . 6 ( 17 . The refreshments were most ably served by Bro . Eve , 667 , who from the high cl iss nature of the viands supplied recc ' ued , as he deserved , the greatest praise from al present . Several distinguished visitors patronised the ball , amongst whom were Bros . K . Brown , VV . M .

241 , and Hon . Sec . W . L . Institution ; 11 . Nelson , P . M . 673 and 150 ;; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . ; II . Pearson , P . M . 249 ; R . Martin , jun ., S . W . 11 R 2 , and others , all of whom were unanimous in their expressions of hen rty grod wishes to this influential committee- of ours , who spare no pains to carry out a regularly organised system of balls , i > ic-nics , dinners , and pleasant parties , cementing in true Masonic furm the bond of friendship and true brotherly love .

Consecration Of The Musgrave Lodge, No. 1597.

CONSECRATION OF THE MUSGRAVE LODGE , No . 1597 .

On Saturday last this i-cw loilge was consecrated at the Angel anil Crown , Staines , thus adding another to the list of lodges in this now flourishing province . The house selected for the meetings of the new lodge is in every respect well adapted for that object , in having all conveniences for

the brethren , and separate rooms for the lodge and the banquet . It is very quiet , and it- ! apuointnients are of the best description . It has also a numerous s-Uff , and an admirable management . The brethren arrived at Staines by three o ' clock in fhe afternoon , accompanied by Col . Burdett , Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex , who was appointed by the Grand Master to consectate the loilge . Shortly

afterwards 'he ceremony comniciice-d , when Col . Burdett opened lodge , havinj ! Bro . R . Wentworth Little , Piov . G . S . VV . Midx ., as G . Chaplain ; Bros . II . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., us S . VV . ; Dr . Woodman , G . S . B ., as J . VV . ; A . A . Pendlebury . as I . G . ; 11 . Phvthian , Prov . G . Sec , as Sec . ; and T . H . Edmanils , P . G . S ., as D . C . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Lieut .-General Brownrigg , Prov .

G . M . Surrey ; Col . James Peters , P . M . 14 ( 10 ; Ed n und Cobbett , 1293 ; D . VV . Pearse , W . M . 1293 ; . (•W'ils > n , P . M . and Treas . 2 oq ; II . M . Stolberg , 209 ; II . Massey ( " Freemason " ) -, J . F . Knight Smith , Org . 1441 ; C . 13 . Payne , GT , ; C . Atkins . P . M . 27 ; John George Dunn , John Musgrave Levick . Fred Keily , Edward Amphlett , II . F . . lykolm , 1309 ; Geo . Phythian , 22 ; J .

Shirley Hudson , 25 ; Evelyn Fairlie , 214 ; E . Collins , 25 ; Thos . Woollard , and Gilbert , as Ty ler . The usual well-known ceremony was gone through , and Bro . Little delivered his admirable oration on the principles of Freemasonry . During the ceremony the musical portions were rendered by Bro . Knight Smith , who was assisted by the Masonic Musical Quaitett . The

dedication to Frcemasomy having been made , Bro . Little pronounced the patriarchal benediction , and then , by Col . Burd tt ' s desire , assumed the chair for the purpose of installing Bro . John Mcsgrave Levick as Worshipiul Master . Bro . Levick was presented to Bro . Little by Bro . T . H . Edmands , whose duties as Director of Ceremonies were most ably performed throughout . Bro . Little then installed Bro .

John Musgrave Leviek as VV . M . in the presence of a strong Board of Installed Masters . When the usual salutes and proclamations had been given and made , the VV . M . appointed Bros . F . Keily , S . W . ; E . Amphlett , J . W . ; IL Phythian , Prov G . S . Middlesex , P . M . Burdett Lodge , Sec ; IL Edmands , P . G . S ., P . M . 8 , S . D . ; T . Woollard . J . D . ; J . < r . Dunn , I . G . ; and J . Gilbert , Ty ler . Bro . Little afterwards completed the ceremony , and delivered

the addresses ; and propositions for initiation and joinii g were given in . The VV . M . proposed , and Bro . Edmands seconded , the ennferting of the rank of honoiary membets on Col . Burdett , Lieut .-General Brownrigg . and Bro . Little , which was put and carried unanimously . Col . Burdett , in acknowledging the compliment , which he highly esteemed , slid that it would give him great pleasure whenever he could ailend the lodge to do so , _ and

Consecration Of The Musgrave Lodge, No. 1597.

to see its prosperity . He felt confident that under the present VV . M , it would prosper in every possible way , and that under other Masters it would be a prosperous and flourishing lodge for many years to come . Lieut .-General Brownrigg said that he fe . lt very great pleasure in signing his name as a petitioner for the ' warrant for this lodge . Me had always thought there ought

to be a lodge in Staines , and when he saw how the lodec was about to be constituted he had no hesitation whatever in being one of the signitaries to the petition . He was now verv glad he did sign . Bro . Little also replied , considering it a very great honour indeed to be enrolled as a member of the lodge with sush distinguished brethren as Col . Burdett and Lieut .-

General Browmigg . lie wished the lodge every prosperity . The . W . M . informed the brethren that he had taken upon himself to represent this lodge at the next festival of the Girls' School , and hr hoped they would support him on that occasion , he also said that with certain alterations this l odge would adopt the bye-laws ofthe Burdett Lodge . which

had prospered so Well that he thought they could not do better than follow it . He then closed the lodge and the whole party adjourned to an excellent banquet , laid out with great taste in another room , and at its conclusion the toasts were rapidly proposed and responded to , owing to the long distance the brethren had to go , a-d the last train leaving shortly after ten o ' clock . The music ,

however , took up a gre-at deal of time , there being no less than eleven songs on the list , besides the grace . " The Queen and Cra't " having been honoured , and the National Anthem sang , the VV . M . next proposed " Tbe Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " In so doing he said that we all wished H . R . H . might return from Inelia without any ill effects from his journey , and that he might have a glorious

time of it , which no doubt he had had , and that his experience would have taught him to appreciate how very important thi Indian possessions were to this country . "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., Sec , " ' was next proposed ; and Lieut .-General Brownrigg , in reply , s id it was now twenty years since he had the honour of being G . S . W . of the Grand Lodge of England . The duties of the officers

of Grand Lodge , excepting those who were actually in office , were not very arduous . Still it was their duty to rally round the tltronc , ntnl to protect the great landmarks of the Order , and support the M . W . G . M . The rules were < o well laid dnwn that matt rs went on smoothly enough in Grand Lodge and the task which fell to Grand Officers was consequently rendered compir-itively light . But Ife

was old enough to remember the troublous times of Grand Lodge . They were now over , and he hoped would never return . The higher the social position of the Grand Master the less likely were those troubles ever to occur . He thought it most fortunate for Masonry , especially considering the circumstances under wlii . h their late G . M . retired from his position , that he was replaced by the future

King of England . His Koyal brethren , too , had taken up Vlasonry , and he believed there was onl y one member of the Royal brothers who was not nosy a member of the Craft . The very fact of the Royal Family of England having taken the part th-y had in Ma-so ry mu-t be a proof to the outer world that there was nothing treasonable or disloyal in Masonry . As he had been given the

opportunely of speaking , he conld not sit down without expressing his great satisfaction at having been among the brethren that evening . During the many Masonic meeting !! ihey had had Middlesex and Surrey hail gone shoulder to shoulder in many of the formal processions , and he had found himself alongside Col . Burdett . He accepted that as a good omen , and as an augury that as they were

geographically united the two provinces would always go together , that if one could give a helping hand to the other it would always be offered , and he was quite certain it would always bc returned . ( Heir hear . ) The VV . M . next proposed "The R . W . Prov . G . M . " The Middlesex brethren might feel , perhaps , tint this was a toast particularly belonging to themselves ; but he was

sure that all the brethren from other counties who knew the Prov . G . M . of Middlesex would only be too glad to join them . In the different counties where he ( the W . M . j nad had t"c pleasure of going with l . im they were always glad to respond to the least ; in Middlesex they were always enthusia-tic about it , and certainly thee was no county where they had more reason for it than in Middle .

sex . It hail been their good lot to meet their Prov . G . M . frequently , and it had always been with pride that they did so . For himself , he ( the W . M . had always felt it an honour to be in his company . He ( the VV . M . ) was only a small Mason , although lhe brethren had elevated him very much in Masonry ; but he was sure all of them , particularly those of them who were Middlesex Masons , had always

felt it was their proudest day when they had their Prov . G . M . with them . ( Applause . ) Col . Burdett , in reply , said he should feel very deficient in duty if lie did not endeavour to return his most sincere thanks for the very kind manner in which the W . M . had proposed this toast , and for the hearty response given to his sentiments by the assembled brethren . He had always

been most kindly received by the brethren of this province , and especially in the private lodges whenever he had had the opportunity and honour of visiting them . He should not feel he could hold the position he did if he was not received so warmly , and felt he did not reign in their hearts . If he was not received in the way he was , or if he were looked upon coldly , he should think it his duty to retire from

is position , and he should certainly do so . He was very much gratified with the progress the province had made during the time he had been Prov . G . M . He remembered the time when the province numbered only two or three lodges ; now they had twenty-three or twenty-four . SucJ ) a province he must therefore naturally feel very proud of presiding over . But it was not only on account of the