Mark Masonry.

sure Bro . Stone deserved very great credit for the part of the ceremony he had performed that day , particularly that part which some of them had not , of course , been able to see . lt was exceedingly impressive and vvould make a lasting mark upon his memory . The Installing Master had always been very ready and willing to give all the assistance vvhich lav in his power ( and that was not saying a

lit Ie ) to this lodge . It also gave him great pleasure to couple with that toast the name of their oldest Pa-t Master present , their Worshipful Bro . Eve . They all knew the interest he took in Masonry and the honourable position he hid attained ; it vvas useless for him to testify in words to the value of their Bro . Eve . It was the wish of every brother present that he vvould be spared long in Aldershot

to give his valuable assistance and advice to brethren and help them forward in the work . Bro . Stone , responding to the toast , said it wa * -a pleasure to him to have been the means of installing Bro . Taylor that night , and he wished him a prosperous and happy year of office . Anything that lay in his power to advance the comfort , power , and success of that lodge he vvould do .

This vvas a Degree in which he took a great interest , possibly because he had been singularly successful in obtaining honours in that Degree . Bro . Eve said since he had the privilege of passing the chair years had rolled on , but he vvas pleased to still find a good number of brethren in the lodge . He was still more gratified to find they had such an excellent Mas ' er . Bro .

Taylor he looked upon as a brother likely to do great service to their lodge . They knew what he hid _ done in the past ; they knew his great capacity for doing work , and his great anxiety for carrying that work out effectually and Masonically . He had been rewarded so far as they could reward him , by placing him in the chair . He ( Bro . Eve ) did trust that Bro . Taylor vvould be ably supported

by the officers of the lodge . They knew his energy and zeal to further the welfare of the Order , and he felt that they could safely and with confidence leave the working of the lodge in his hands and the hands of his officers . He was sorry he vvas not present at the installation . He had other duties to attend to , and he ran away from another banquet on purpose to be present here this evening and

say a few words of congratulation on his own part to the newly-installed Master , and his only desire vvas that he would have a successful year of office , for he knew he deserved well of the Craft . Bro . Harrison , in also responding , said he had been supported by his officers in every possible way , and he thanked

them most heartily for it . He likewise alluded to the excellent reputation that this lodge had throughout the world , and amongst the highest brethren of the Order for efficiency . "The Health of the Newly-advanced Brethren " vvas next drunk .

Bro . Rowbotham responded . "The Officers of the Military Mark Lodge" vvas the next toast , the W . M . observing that two better officers than his Wardens ( Bros . Thompson and Hayhoe ) could not be . He alluded to the merits of these two officers

in eulogistic terms , and the toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Bros . Thompson and Hayhoe having suitably responded , the Tyler ' s toast was duly honoured , and the rest of the evening vvas spent in harmony .

South Africa.

South Africa .

NATAL . —Addington Lodge ( No . 1937 ) . —The annual installation and banquet ot this lodge took place recently , in the Masonic Hall , Addington , and , as vvas anticipated , proved very successful , there being a numerous gathering of the members and visiting brethren from other lodges in and out of the Colony . The chair , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . Petersen , who is atthe Gold

Fields , and the I . P . M ., Bro J . B . Cottam ( whose absence through ill-health vvas much regretted ) , vvas occupied by P . M . Bro . W . H . Kinsman , who vvas supported by Bro . the Rev . Oxley Oxland , VV . M . Umzimkulu Lodge , and W . Bros . Rycroft , Port Natal ; S . Knox , Inanda ; G . Pullock , Umlazi ; J , E . Brown , Caledonian ( S . C . ); Past Masters Wood , and Parfitt , and A . Collins , VV . M .

Rothesay Lodge ( S . C . ); while in the body of the lodge werc about 60 members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been duly opened , the W . M . elect , Bro . T . N . Price , vvas presented and duly installed in the chair of K . S . by W . Bro . W . H . Kinsman , P . M ., who acted as Installing Master , assisted by the other W . M . 's and P . M . 's present . The W . M . after his installation ,

invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . H . E . Royal , S . W . ; J . Fletcher , J . W . ; S . W . Hamklon , Secretary ; J . B . Cottam , Treas . ; Ikin , Chaplain ; L . Baumann , S . D . ; H . E . Kirby , J . D . ; T . A . Harker , LG . ; H . Crowder , D . C . ; Pullock , Organist ; S . Jewitt and T . H . Hindle , Stewards ; and Weinand , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony , "Hearty good wishes "

were presented on behalf of the various sister lodges of the Colony , and letters of apology were read from the R . W . D . G . M . of Natal , Bro . R . J . Finnemore , and the R . W . D . G . M . for S . E . Africa ( S . C ) , Bro . Hulston , and the lodge vvas closed in the usual form . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent

banquet , catered for by Bro . J . E . Brown , and the manner in which it was served reflected great credit on him . Songs were also contributed by several of the brethren , which added considerably to the harmony of the evening , and the brethren separated at a late hour , after , probably , the most successful banquet yet held in connection with this Iodge .

Africa.

Africa .

MASONIC JUBILEE ADDRESS . The Freemasons of Natal have decided to present an address to the Prince of Wales in connection with the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee . The address reads as follows : — "To his Royal Highness Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c , Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of England .

Africa.

"May it please your Royal Highness : We , the District Grand Master , Deputy District Grand Master , and the Present and Past District Grand Officers , and other members of the District Grand Lodge of Natal , beg that vve may be graciously permitted on the auspicious occasion of the attainment of the fiftieth year of her Majesty ' s beneficent reign to offer through your Royal Highness , as our

Most Worshipful Grand Master , our respectful homage and congratulations to our Most Graci > us Sovereign . "VVe desire also to be permitted the opportunity of assuring your Royal Highness of our loyalty and attachment to the throne and person of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , to yourself , to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , and to all the members of the Royal

Family . " We fervently pray the Almighty Ruler of the Universe to grant that her Majesty may long continue to reign in heath , peace , and happiness over a loyal and united nation ; that your Royal Highness may be long spared to rule and govern the Craft , and that the principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth may continue to take deep root in the

hearts of Freemasons as well as of all men . " We are , in the name of the District Grand Lodge of Natal , your Royal Highness's most devoted and faithful servants , —Bros . Robert Isaac Finnemore , District Grand Master ; Wesley Franci- * , Deputy District Grand Master ; Thomas James Hill , Dit-trict Grand S . W . ; Benjamin Ireland , District Grand J . W . ; James Crowe , President

Distiict Board of General Purposes ; and John Bagot Cottam , District Grand Secretary . "Natal , March , 18 S 7 . " The border of the address , in vvhich 14 colours are employed , and is exceedingly pretty , is surmounted vvith the Piince of Wales' feathers , while emblems of the Craft are brought in the design .

Presentation To Bro. H. E. Dehane, P.M. 1543, P.P.S.G.D. Essex.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . H . E . DEHANE , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . ESSEX .

A large number of the members of the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 , assembled at the Porchester Hotel , Bayswater , W ., on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to their esteemed Secretary , Bro . H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P .

S . G . D . Essex . The members present were Bros . Captain A . Nicols , P . M . 130 S , 7 S 2 , and 1974 , P . D . G . S . of Wks . Punjab , Chairman ; W . H . Chaltont , P . M . 1425 , Vice-Chairman and Hon . Sec . ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . ; C . S , Mote , J . J . Dehane , W . Chappie , C . R . Wickens , P . M . ; J . Bailey , J . Stephens , P . M . ; G . D . Bailey , O . W ,

Battley , M . R . Rosenberg , E . F . Ferris , W . Death , R . P , J . Laundy , F . H . Wadham , W . J . Mason , N . D . Fracis , A . Wolter , W . J . Parnell , J . Smith , and visitors . The meeting vvas made the occasion of entertaining the recipient of the testimonial at a supper , vvhich vvas served in an admirable manner by the host of the Porchester

Hotel . The presentation plate consists of a massive silver inkstand and gold pen holder . The inkstand is engraved with a suitable inscription , and further bears the crest and motto of Bro . Dehane ' s family on a shield on one side , and his monogram on a like shield on the other . The surplus of the fund took the form of a purse of sovereigns ,

which vvas also placed on the inkstand , and the whole testimonial covered during supper . After the removal of the cloth , and the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured , The CHAIRMAN rose and briefly explained the object of the meeting . In the course of his remarks he said , although they all knew their Honorary Secretary as a

kind-hearted , careful , and attentive brother , perhaps some of them were not aware of the great good he had done outside that lodge of instruction in the way of Masonic Charity . He was as well known for his work as the mainspring of the Charity Organisation in his own province as he was for his correct working in both lodge and chapter . The utmost credit vvas , therefore , due to him for his zeal

and fidelity . He had known him personally a long time ; and he assured them many poor old folk ' s heart he had made to rejoice at a time of their utmost and almost despairing need . He lived in their hearts , and might he long enjoy health to continue his good vvork . Bro . Captain A . Nichols formally made the presentation in the names of the committee and subscribers .

Bro . H . E . DEHANE rose to reply , and expressed his thanks in charming , but somewhat nervous , language . He said he vvas quite unable to express his feelings for the gifts subscribed tor by the brethren , nor to the Chairman for the cordial terms in which he had spoken of his voluntary services . He assured them that his humble services had ever been rendered without theslightestidea of reward .

His reward had been already amply paid in the success vvhich had attended his labours . But that success could not have been attained without the support and co-operation of the generous hearted brethren with whom he had been associated . He valued that gift more , far more , as a kindly expression of confidence and friendship , than if it had been a parting memorial of happy days . His services

would continue the same so long as they pleased to elect him as their Secretary , and he might say he hoped they would do so , for he felt proud of the position and their confidence . He felt he could say no more then , but he thanked them most sincerely . The CHAIRMAN next proposed " The Prosperity and continued Usefulness of the Hyde Park Lodge of

Instruction , " giving an outline of its history . Although it had been in existence only 12 or 13 years , its roll of members numbered something like 670 . Since the foundation of the lodge over £ 1000 had been sent to the Masonic Charities , partly by means of the joining fees and weekly subscriptions , and partly by a system of Charity amongst the members within the lodge . The Chairman asked the brethren to

drink this toast with charitable hearts , and called upon the Hon . Secretary to reply . The toast was duly honoured . Bro . H . E . DEHANE , Hon . Sec , said that he felt still further honoured by having his name coupled vvith the toast , for the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction was the petot his

heart . All that Bro . Capt . Nicols had told the brethren vvas true without embellishment , but he omitted to mention the very many excellent woiking Masons this Lodgeof Instruction had turned out , as could be fully testified to by many London lodges whose Masters had received their instruction there . He then alluded to the frequent visits of Grand Officers , and spoke of P , G . Chaplain Simpson

Presentation To Bro. H. E. Dehane, P.M. 1543, P.P.S.G.D. Essex.

who had rehearsed the ceremony of consecration in the lodge on the previous Monday . Bro . Simpson had concluded his speech on that occasion by saying that with such good attendance , good work , and close attention there was little wonder that the lodge had such a very high reputation . Bro . Dehane spoke of the interest taken by the P . G . Treas ., Bro . D . P . Cama , who vvas a member , and

whose nephew , Bro . N . D . Fracis , vvas present at the table . The CHAIRMAN said he should like to hear a few words from Bro . Fracis . Bre . N . D . FRACIS deplored his inability to speak English like those who had already addressed the brethren . He came from the East , and all his business and correspondence vvas carried on in another language . He tendered

his thanks to Bro . Dehane for coaching him up in his vvork as S . W . of his Lodge ( Harmony No . 252 ) , which had enabled him to discharge his duties with satisfaction to himself . He also thanked all those who had supported him at the recent election for the Board of General Purposes , and he informed the brethren , so strong had been that support , that he had been returned at the head of the

poll . ( Applause . ) Bro . DEHANE then proposed " The Chairman and Hon . Secretary of the Testimonial Committee . " He said : It is to them that I owe a great debt of gratitude . Two better brethren we have not amongst us . They think straight and act promptly because they are guided by the principles of prudence , justice , and fortitude . Bro . Capt . Nicols is a Master of Masonic law and knows the Book of Con .

stitutions by heart . Bro . W . H . Chalfont is a P . M . of the mother Iodge and a man of grea * . urbanity . Their united exertions must hive been untiring to have attained so grand a result . Bros . NICOLS and CHALONTbrieflyreplied , declaring that they had only done their best to expend the funds entrusted to them to the best advantage .

The next toast proposed was Prosperity to the Mother Lodge , " to which Bro . J . STEPHENS replied as the I . P . M . He said that although he belonged to five lodges he knew not another that did such good work and showed such hospitality as the Hyde Park Lodge . A vote of thanks to Bro . J . Smitn , the host , was cordially

responded to by all present . Many songs were excellently rendered during the evening by Bros . VVicltens , Mason , Smith , J . Bailey , G . Bailey , and others . Bro . E . F . Ferris presided at the piano , and joined the three last-named brethren in a quartette , vvhich vvas the gem of the evening . The brethren separated at 11 . 30 .

The Anglo-American Masonic Reunion At York.

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN MASONIC REUNION AT YORK .

Bro . T . B . Whytehead , of York , asks us to state that he is anxious to know the names of those who intend to participate in the Masonic banquet in the Guildhall at Vork , on the 20 th July . Our readers will remember that some time ago we published the programme of the day's

Masonic festivities , vvhich will conclude with a grand banquet , at which Bro . the Lord Mayor of York will preside , and at vvhich the Dean ot York and other notable brethren vvill be present . As the preparations for this event vvill entail a large amount of care and responsibility , Bro . Wnytehead wishes to ascertain , as far as possible , the number of brethren who are likely to be present . The

price of the banquet tickets is one guinea ( ladies' , 15 s . ) . Brethren can be supplied with detailed information on application to T . B . Whytehead , The Old Residence , York . Amongst the brethren who intend to be present are the Provincial Priors of Northumberland and Durham , Lancashire , West Yorkshire , whilst the American party will

embrace Bro . Chas . E . Meyer , Grand Recorder of Pennsylvania ( the leader of tbe group ) , Bro . J . H . Hopkins , Past Grand Master of the Templar Order in the United States ; Bro . 1 * . H . Hippie , Grand Generalissimo of the Grand Commandery ; and a number of other distinguished brethren , some of whom were amongst the pilgrims of 1 S 78 .

Laying Of The Foundation Stone Of The New Schools In Connection With St. Olave's Church, Ramsey.

LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW SCHOOLS IN CONNECTION WITH ST . OLAVE'S CHURCH , RAMSEY .

The first stone of the new school , in connection with St . Olave ' s Church , Ramsey , Isle of Man , vvas laid on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., with full Masonic ceremonial , by Bro .

J . S . Goldie-I ' aubman , Prov . Grand Master of the Island . A large number of brethren from Ramsey and the other parts of the Island , also some from across the water , assembled to do honour to the occasion . The Prov . Grand Lodge was duly opened in the Court House at 12 . 45 , and the brethren formed a procession vvhich proceeded viii Parliament-street to the site .

The procession vvas ably marshalled by Bro . Swinnerton , Dir . of Cers ., and was witnessed by a large concourse of spectators . On the arrival of the procession at St . Olave ' s the Prov . Grand Master vvas received by the incumbent and wardens , the members of the church choir , who were assisted by the members of that of St . Paul ' s , singing thc Hundreth Psalm . When the place where the stone vvas to be laid

was reached , the incumbent , addressing the Prov . Grand Master , requested him to lay the stone . After the Prov . Grand Master had addressed the large number of persons who had assembled to witness the ceremony , and a p rayer had been offered by the Prov . Grand Chaplain ( Bro . Kev . E . Ferrier , M . A . ) , the Prov . Grand Secretary ( Bro . T . H . Nesbitt ) and read the inscription on the plate to be placed on

the stone , and the Prov . G . Treasurer deposited , in a cavity prepared for the purpose , a phial containing current coin of tne realm . The cement was spread and the Prov . Grand Master adjusted the stone , proving it to be in proper position and form by the plumb rule , level and square . He signified it to be properly laid by knocking it three times with a mallet . Corn was then strewed on , and wins

and oil poured over it with various mysterious ceremonies . After the Prov . Grand Master had inspected the plans ana the builder had been presented to him , another prayer vvas offered by the Prov . G . Chaplain . A collection which nao been made in the lodge on behalf of the building tuna vvas then placed on the stone by the Prov . Grand lreas ! i ;^ ( Bro . A , Bruce ) , during vvhich a hymn was sung . i « w