Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . Macdonald Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 104 . — A meeting of this prospering lodge was held at the headquarters of the First Surrey Rifles , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of the V . W . Bros . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O ., W . M . ; A . L . Irvine ,

S . W . ; W . Bro . James Stevens , Grand Steward , J . W . ; V . W . Bro . C . Swan , P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Bros . Dr . Eugene Cronin , M . O . ; J . H . Hastie , J . O . ; W . Worrell , Org . ; C . Hammerton , S . D . ; A . Wolton , J . D . ; John Thomas , and visiting brethren Weale ancl Montgomery . The lodge having been opened in due form , ballots were taken for Brothers Dr . John Thomas Griffith , P . M . ( craft ) 171

Capt . T . B . Wire , AV . M . ( craft ) 171 ; James G . Willcy , P . M . and Sec . ( craft ) 171 ; and Arthur T . Timewell ( craft ) 54 8 , which proving unanimous in each instance , the brethren were severally introduced and . advanced into Mark Masonry . The impressive manner in which the V . W . Brother the W . M ., performed the ceremonies , and

the full musical accompaniments throughout , greatly enhanced the gratification of both candidates and visitors . A few matters of business having been discussed , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , at which the several loyal ancl Masonic toasts with others , were given and responded to , and at an early hour the members and their friends separated .

PROVINCIAL . CHESHIRE . —Joppa Lodge , No . 5 . —This flourishing lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , February 9 th , at the Masonic Room , Birkenhead . The following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . T . A . Stephenson , R . W . M . O . ; W . Bully , I . P . M . ; E . Nosworthy , S . W . ; T . Ambler , J . W . ; J . Sillitoe , M . O . ; T . Barclay ,

S . O . ; T . Johnson , J . O . ; E . J . Howell , S . D . ; S . Lewis , J . D . ; J . P . Piatt , Treasurer ; E . Friend , Secretary ; J . A . Scott , Time-keeper ; W . Robinson , Tyler , and J . Sayers , Organist ; E . Wcstbrook ( 477 ) , E . L . Grundy ( 391 ) , II . Williams ( 1276 ) , T . R . Shaw ( W . M . 605 ) ,

having been previously elected , were advanced to the degree of Mark Masons , the ceremony being most impressively and correctly performed . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge was closed in due form and harmony , antl the brethren retired for refreshment .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

RED CROSS OFROME AND CONSTANTINE . METROPOLITAN . St . George's Conclave , No . 18 . —The formal inauguration of this conclave took place on the loth instant , at the

Palmcrston Arms lavcrn , Grosvernor Park , Camberwell . The proceedings commenced at half-past seven o ' clock , when the Knights entered thc conclave chamber in procession , bearing ihe elements , the S . V . the standard and

emblems of the Order . Sir Knight R . Wentworth Little , G . R ., then assumed the chair of C , and opened the conclave , Sir Knight J . G . Marsh , G . A ., occupying the chair of V . E . The presiding officer then announced the object of the meeting , and called upon the acting R . to read the petition and charter , after which formality thc founders signified their approval of Sir Knight II . Thompson as

first M . P . S ., and J . Thomas as V . E . Thc beautiful ceremony of dedication was then proceeded with , the effect being greatly enhanced by the musical abilities of Sir Knight T . Wingham , junior , who officiated at the harmonium . Sir Knight H . Thompson was then inducted into the chair of C , and Sir Knight Thomas placed in the vice-regal seat . The other officers appointed were , Sir

Knights If . T . Wright , S . G . ; G . A . Taylor , J . G . ; E . Sillifant , II . P . ; C . L . Marshall , Treasurer ; E . Shaughncssy , R . ; T . Wingham , senior , P . ; W . Child , S . B . ; T . Wingham , junior , Organist ; W . Browne , H . ; D . Macrae and J . Ashwell , Stewards . Sir Knights Robards , Ring , and Catherwood were elected members of thc Permanent Committee , and the conclave being then closed

the Knight Companions adjourned to refreshment under the sceptre of Sir Knight Thompson . During the evening , which was very pleasantly and happily spent , the " Red Cross Song " was sung by Sir Knight G . Kenning , P . S . of the Premier Conclave , and other Knights , including

C L . Marshall , 11 . Robards , and II . J . Wright , also favoured the company with metrical effusions well rendered , aided by the talented accompaniment of the Organist , Sir Knight Wingham , junior . Wc anticipate great prosperity for this conclave under the rule of its present accomplished chiefs .

FOREIGN . CANADA . —We arc informed that the M . E . Kt . Colonel W . J . B . McLeod Moore , 33 % Chief Inspector General of the Dominion , is now engaged in forming a new Conclave of thc Red Cross Order in Quebec , and that 111 . Knt . T . Douglas Harington , 33 , is about to establish two or three others in various parts of the two provinces , Toronto and

Quebec . AMERICA . —Authority has been granted to Col . Moore , of Canada , lo confer the Cross of the Order upon Sir Knt . Alfred Creagh , LL . D ., Grand Registrar of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar , Pennsylvania , a brother greatly esteemed for his Masonic and social virtues . It is

well known that the brethren in Pennsylvania pride themselves upon working the English ritual in the various degrees of the Order , and ihcy are anxious to complete the circle by obtaining an Order once practised by the best and noblest of England ' s sons , and Freeinasonry ' s disciples .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . Temple Cressing Encampment . —The members of this select encampment met on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at

Orders Of Chivalry.

their usual field of encampment , the Horns Tavern , Kennington , when Sir Knt . Capt . Biron was unanimously elected E . C . ; the Emm . Sir Knt . Farran , P . E . C , Treasurer ; Sir Knt . Vesper , 30 ° , Prov Grand E . Equerry : for the ensuing year . A candidate was proposed by the Em . Sir Knt . Dr . Lilley , P . E . C , when the encampment was closed in ancient and solemn form , and adjourned to thc second Thursday in May .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

Monnt Calvary Chapter of S . P . R . + of H . R . D . M . — A special meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at Freemasons' Tavern , on the nth inst ., and was well attended . The M . W . S . Ex . Br . D . M . Dewar , presided , assisted by Capt . G . Cockle , 30 ° , Prelate ; F . Binckes , 30 , ist G . ; S . Rosenthal ( 33 ° Italy ) , 2 nd G . ; and the other officers . Among others present were Ex . Bros . W .

Pass , P . M ., W . S . and Treas . ; Hyde Pullen , 33 ° ; C , Swan , Recorder ; Raynham W . Stewart , John Hervey , R . Wentworth Little , Dr . E . Cronin , E . Fish and W . Roebuck . Visitor , 111 . Bro . H . W . Hemsworth , 30 ° , Invicta Chapter . The M . P . S . G . C , Bro . C . J . Vigne , 33 ° , and the 111 . G . Treasurer-Gen ., Capt . N . G . Philips , 33 ° , honoured the chapter with their presence at the time

named for the opening , but in consequence of the delay caused by the absence ( through illness ) of the Equerry , the 111 . chiefs were compelled to leave before the business commenced . After due ballot , Bros . Rhys Williams , C . J . Morgan , W . T . Kinnersley , and C . H . Driver , received the degrees to the K . of E . ancl W . inclusive , and were then perfected as S . P . R . +. The

recommendations of a committee appointed to revise the Bye-laws were read and approved , including resolutions to increase the number of meetings per annum from two to four , and also the amount of the fees for perfection ancl joining . The Ex . and Per . brethren then closed the chapter , and adjourned to the banquetting room , where a few toasts were given and received with cordiality . We should mention that the rank of Hon . Member was unanimously

conferred upon 111 . Bro . Hyde Pullen 33 ° , whose devotion to the interests of thc Order , and ability in conducting its rites , are proverbial amongst Freemasons , and during the course of the evening he was congratulated by all upon having attained the high position of a 33 ° This chapter now promises to become one of the most successful bodies under the sway of the Supreme Grand Council of England antl Wales .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at Freemasons '

Hall . The quarterly Board of Masters was first opened , under the presidency of Bros . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D ., as W . M . ; N . Bradford , P . A . G . D . C , as S . W . ; W . Ough , G . P ., as J . W . There was a large attendance of brethren to hear the business for next Grand Lodge arranged , and when the

Lodge of Benevolence succeeded , the cases were disposed of in a fair and liberal manner . Ten were relieved to the extent of ; £ 133 , and one case was recommended to Grand Lodge for a grant of £ 50 . Bros . Hervey , Udall , Nunn , Smith , Simpson , Stewart , Brett , Lambert , Shields , Buss , Little , Cottebrune , Gale , May , King , and Foxall , were among those present .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For thc Week ending February 26 , 1 S 70 . MONDAY , FED . 21 . Lodge I , "Grand Masters , " Freemasons'Hall . 8 , " British , " Freemasons' Hall .

„ 21 , "Emulation , " Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-street . „ 58 , "Felicity , " London Tavern , Bishopsgatc-st . ,, 185 , "Tranquillity , " Radley ' s , Blackfriars . ,, 720 , "Panmure , " Balham Hotel , Balham . „ 862 , " Whittington , " Anderton ' s , Fleet-street . „ 901 , " City of London , " Guildhall Coffee House , Gresham-street .

,, 907 , " Royal Albert , " Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1201 , " Eclectic , " Freemasons' Hall . Kent Mark Masters' Lodge of Instruction , Lyceum Tav ., 354 , Strand , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . C . Swan , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern ,

Fcnchurch-street Station , at 7 . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel ,

Milcend-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . TUESDAY , FEB . 22 . Lodge 14 , "Tuscan , " Freemasons'Hall . ,, 92 , "Moira , " London Tav ., Bishopsgate-strect . ,, 141 , "Faith , " Anderton's Fleet-street . ,, 145 , " Prudent Brethren , " Freemasons' Hall .

„ 186 , " Industry , I * recmasons' Hall . „ 205 , " Israel , " Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars . > i 259 , " Prince of Wales , " Willis ' s Rooms , Kingstreet , St . James ' s . ,, 119 G , "Urban , " Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell .

Chap . 7 , " Royal York , Freemasons Hall . „ 29 , "St . Alban ' s , "Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-st . ,, 1 S 0 , "St . James ' s Union , " Freemasons' HalL Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . DomaticLodgcof Instruction , Palmcrston Tav ., Grosvcnor « park , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

Royal Union Lodge of Instruction ( 382 ) , Hotel de Cologne , 60 and 61 , Haymarket , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Metropolitan Railway , Victoria Station , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor , 382 Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney ,

at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John's Tavern , St . John's-wood ; Bro . F . G . ' Baker , Preceptor . Prestonian Club of Instruction ( for M . M . ' s only ) , Lyceum Tavern , Strand .

WEDNESDAY , FEB . 23 . Lodge 2 , " Antiquity" Freemasons' Hall . >> 5 ° 7 i " United Pilgrims , " Horns Tav ., Kennington . ,, 754 , " High Cross , " White Hart , Tottenham . „ 871 , " Royal Oak , " Royal Oak , Deptford .

,, 898 , " Temperance in the East , " private Assembly Rooms , 6 , Newby-place , Poplar . Chap . 13 , "Union Waterloo , " Masonic Hall , Woolwich . ,, 820 , "Lily of Richmond , " Greyhound , Richmond . Knights Templar Encampment , "Temple Cressing , "

Horns Tavern , Kennington . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 . United Strength Lodge of Instruction ( 228 ) , Bull & Gate , Kentish Town-road , at 8 ; Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instraction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globeroad , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Confidence Lodge of Instruction ( 193 ) , Railway Tavern ,

Railway-place , Fenchurch-street , at 7 . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , The Grapes Tavern , Duke-street , Manchester-square , at S ; Bro . T . A . Adams , P . G . P ., Preceptor . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 ; Bro . C . H . Pedler , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 .

THURSDAY , FEB . 24 . General Committee of the Girls' School , at Freemasons ' Hall , at 4-Lodge 22 , "Neptune , " Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars . , > 34 > "Mount Moriah , " Freemasons'Hall . ,, 65 , "Prosperity , " the Guildhall Coffee House , Gresham-street .

,, 66 , " Grenadiers , Freemasons Hall . ,, 99 , " Shakespeare , " Albion , Aldersgate-street . „ 858 , "South Middlesex , " Beaufort House , Fulham . Chap . 657 , "Canonbury , " George , Aldermanbury . Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Yorkshire Grey ,

London-street , Fitzroy-square , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Finsbury Club of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , 42 , Bath-street , City-road . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes , Mile-cnd-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . St . George ' s Lodge of Instraction ( 140 ) , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 .

FRIDAY , FEB . 25 . Lodge 197 , "Jerusalem , " Freemasons' Hall . ,, 569 , " Fitzroy , " Head Quarters , Hon . Artillery Company , Finsbury . „ 861 , "Finsbury , "Jolly Anglers , Bath-st ., St . Lukes . Chap . 749 , "Belgrave , " Anderton ' s , Fleet-street . St . Luke ' s Lodge of Instruction ( 144 ) , Pier Htl ., Chelsea .

Stability Lodge of Instruction , Guildhall Coffee House , Gresham-street , at 6 . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . ' s , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instraction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor . United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Horns Tavern , Kennington , at 7 .

Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Htl ., Spring-gardens , Charing-cross ; Br . Pulsford , Preceptor Doric Lodge of Instrnction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mileend-road , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar , at 7 ; Br . D . S . Potts , Preceptor . Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav ., Victoriaroad , Deptford , at 8 .

SATURDAY , FEB . 26 . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1278 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 . South Eastern Masonic Charitable Association New Cross Branch .

The following communications , & c , stand over till next week : — "A Council of Rites" for England ; Henry Price Again ; Fortitude ancl Old Cumberland Lodge , No . 12 ; Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 ; Temple Lodge , No . 1094 ; Comubian M . M . Lodge , No . 87 ; Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 ; "Brett Testimonial ; " letter from " Hiram" ; letter from "A Steward for the Boys "; An Appeal to the Craft ; Jurisdiction of Grand Lodges .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Diseases of the Skin . —No case of disease of the skin , be its nature what it may , has failed to be benefitted , when these potent remedies have been properly applied . In scrofula and scorbutic affections they are specially serviceable . Scurvy and eruptions which had resisted all other modes of treatment , and gradually become worse from year to

year , have been completely cured by Holloway ' s cooling Ointment and purifying Pills , which root out the disease from the blood itself , ancl leave the constitution free from every morbid taint . In the nursery Holloway ' s Ointment should be ever at hand , it will give ease in sprains , contusions , burns , scalds , ' and infantile eruptions , and may always safely be applied by any ordinary attendant . — ADVT .