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Legg . P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; T . Benham , P . M . 54 ; E . Margrett , P . M . 235 ; W . A . Swan , and B . H . Hammett . The W . M . appointed the following officers , giving a kind and encouraging word to each : W . Bro . W . T . Clarke , G . M . Steward , P . P . G . M . Sec , S . W . ; T . Cable , J . W . ; S . Peters , M . O . ; R . Paige , S . O . ; T . Packham , J . O . ; G . Rose Johnson , Chap . ; J . Braithwaite , I ) , of C . ; George Smith , Treasurer : W . G . Bayliss , Secretary ; A .

Burrows , R . of M . ; H . E . Cox , S . D . ; E . Bridges , J . D . ; Geo . Cole , Org . ; R . B . J . Powell , I . G . ; C . J . Carter , 1 st Steward ; T . Holloway , 2 nd Steward ; and Thomas Hughes , Tyler . At the close of business the lodge was closed , and the majority of the brethren ( twenty-eight ) adjourned to a splendid banquet , served only as it is to be done by the notorious caterers Btos . Saycrs anel Marks . The wines

were excellent . The toast list was then proceeded with , the W . M . proposing the usual loyal toasts , and in eulogistic terms "The Health of the M . W . G . M . M . M ., the R . W . Dep . G . M . M . M ., and Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was heartily received , and admirably responded to by the G . M . Sec , who after referring to the annals of this Degree , dating back to 1 S 13 , stated the brethren had occasion to be very proud of their present flourishing position ,

and encouraged them to persevere , stating no honours were given from Grand Mark Lodge except for merit , also as a fact that all the P . G . M . M . ' s of this Degree arc now living and in the enjoyment of good health . The W . M . next ' proposed " The R . W . Pro ' v . G . M . M ., the W . Dep . Prov . G . M . M ., " and appealed to the brethren to support them in their onerous positions . The Prov . G . M . S . W . responded . The I . P . M . then proposed "The Visiting

Brethren , " which was humorously responded to by Bro . Margrett , P . M . 235 , and other P . M . 's present , all agreeing and expressing their united pleasure in attending so good and influenciai a gathering in Sussex . Bro . Binckes , P . M ., G . M . Sec , proposed "The W . M ., W . Bro . T . J . Pulley , P . M ., P . G . M . Steward , Prov . G . M . Sec . Berks and Oxon , " and said words'failed him to speak sufficiently in his praise , and of the great talent he possesses in furthering

the Mark Degree ; also that the M . W . G . M . M . has entrusted him with the power to consecrate a Mark Lodge at Gibraltar next month . All wished him success . The W . M . briefly responded , by thanking the brethren for the high position in which Ethcy had placed him , and begged his officers to support him , and trust in the sustaining power of T . G . A . O . T . U ., to goon , persevere , and prospei . The toast of "The P . M . ' s" followed , and was responded to

by all the P . M . 's present . "The Mark Benevolent Fund " was not forgotten , and an appeal made to the brethren ' s sympathy . Bro . George Smith , P . M ., P . G . M . Asst . Dir . of Cer ., replied , stating the principles and mode of distribution , that the accumulated fund amounts to £ 1500 , from which two boys are receiving colleigate education . "The Officers of the Lodge " were next proposed , to which the S . W ., M . O ., S . O ., and Secretary , lesponded . The Tyler ' s toast conclueled the proceedings , and the brethren

reluctantly separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . F . H . Cozens , P . G . M . O ., were very satisfactorily carried out , he contributing greatly by his fine comic singing . Bros . T . J . Pulley , W . ' M ., T . Packham , and C . J . Carter , also sang . Bro . K . Paige gave a line . Masonic recitationwell rendered . A word of praise is due to the Stewards , Bros . Carter and Holloway , for their excellent arrangements .

CROYDON . —Croydon Lodge ( No . 19 S ) . —The annual installation meeting of this young and now flourishing lodge of Mark Masons was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at Harewood House , under most favourable auspices . If the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Walter J . Nicholls ) had emblazoned on his banner the strange device , " nothing succeeds like success , " he would only have proved that he was able to carry out everything he had undertaken , as

from the very commencement to the completion of the long and arduous work of the lodge no hitch of any kind occurred , and all went off most successfully . The lodge was opened to the strains of the rich toned three-manual organ , erected in the hall by Professor Rhodes , Prov . G . Org ., who presided at that instrument with his accustomed ability ; and the musical portions of the ceremonies ( which are great attractions in this Degree ) were rendered with

due effect anel solemnity . The instrument has recently been considerably improved by the addition of some extra couplers , by which the . performer is enabled to increase the effects to a great extent . The brethien present included the following : V . W . Bros . Davison , Deputy Prov . G . Mark Master Middx . ; and Surrey ; Poore , P . G . I . G . ; W . Bros . Turquand , P . M . Tenterden Lodge ; Ginningham , W . M . Tcnterden Lodge ;

Monev , Tenterden Lodge ; George Yaxley , P . M ., P . G . S . ; I . K . ' Pitt , P . M . ; W . J . Nicholls , W . M . ; Bros . R . W . Brown , S . W . ; S . N . ' Griffith , J . W . ; Byron II . Ridge , M . O . ; W . Lambert , S . O . .-. nil Treas . ; \ V . Bro . Haynes , G . Stwd ., Bros . J . Rhodes , S . D . and Org . ; 1 ) . E . Lake , J . D . ; and Harrison , as Tyler . The W . M . ( Bro . Nicholls ) resumed the chair for the last time previous to retiring to the ranks of the P . M . ' s ,

and opened the lodge in clue form . The ballot was then taken for a joining Mark Master Mason , who hailed from a Scotch Royal Arch Chapter , where it is customary to be advanced lo the Degree of M . M . M . before exaltation into the Arch , and the lodge was edified by the remarks of W . Bro . George Yaxley , P . M ., who narrated some experiences of his own while out in Ontario , and other parts of the United States , where an intending visiting R . A . companion

could not be admitted into a Royal Arch Chapter working under the Scotch Constitution , because of the want of qualification as a Mark Master Mason . . The joining brother afterwards expressed in suitable terms his thanks for the opportunity of observing ( he workingof a M . M . M . Lodge under the English Constitution . Work being the order of the day and the agenda lengthy , no time was lost in balloting for three F . C . ' s and M . M . ' s , and they being

in attendance , the ceremony of advancement was worked by Bro . Walter J . Nicholls , W . M ., in an impressive manner ; and in presenting the working tools lo the candidates , it was evident that he had carefully considered the nature of the work he had undertaken , as no point was left which was not well rendered . The lodge then proceeded to the chief business of I he evening , namely the installation of Bro . Richard W . Brown as W . M . for the ensuing year , who was introduced by Bro . Yaxley , P . M ., and having given evidence of his proficiency and ability to

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govern a Mark lodge was presented to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters was formed and there were found to be no less than eight P . M . 's present , amongst whom the W . M . elect was proud to observe some Grand as well as Provincial Grand Officers , who by their presence evinced the interest taken by them in the proceedings . Upon the withdrawal of the brethren below the

exalted rank , Bro . Brown was duly installed in the chair of A . by Bro . Nicholls , in a manner which called forth much encomium from the P . M . ' s present ; and upon the re-admission of the brethren , Bro . Nicholls proclaimed Bro . Brown as W . M ., who was then saluted in clue form . The addresses from the respective columns of the S . W . and J . W . were given , and the new W . M . invested his officers . W . Bro . George Yaxley , P . M ., then proposed a

vote of thanks to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Nicholls , and highly eulogised him for the eminent services rendered to the lodge . This was passed unanimously , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Brown , the new W . M ., then presented to Bro . Nicholls a Past Master ' s jewel , richly chased and suitably engraved , and affixed it on the breast of the recipient , expressing , in emotional terms , the feeling the lodge experienced in making the presentation

to such a worthy M . M . M . ; to which remarks Bro . Nicholls suitably responded . After other Masonic business the lodge ' was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Greyhound Hotel for banquet , which was served up in excellent style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by Bro . Brown , W . M ., in succession . Bro . Poore , responded lor " Grand Lodge . " In giving the toast of " 'ihe R . W . the Prov . G . Mark M .,

Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , it was announced that the gallant Colonel had been expected to attend in person , but he had sent a telegram slating that at the last moment he had been prevented coming . The V . W . Bro . Davison , the Dep . Prov . G . Mark M ., in responding , expressed the pleasure he had derived from witnessing the work of the lodge , and the excellent manner in which the Installing Master , Bro . Walter L Nicholls , had performed the duties

and stated he should make a special point of reporting favourably to the Prov . G . M . of the excellent workingof the lodge in general , and of strongly recommending Bro . Nicholls for some further mark of the Prov . G . M . 's favour at the forthcoming P . G . Lodge in June next . Bro . Turquand , P . M ., responded to the toast of " The Visitors , " as did also Bros . Money and Ginningham . Altogether the whole affair was an immense success , and did credit to all

concerned in it , the new W . M . shewing b y his manner m the chair that he was determined not to be outdone by any predecessor in office . We are very glad to remark in conclusion that the advice we gave in these columns two years ago about getting out of " leading strings " has been followed , and that officers of this lodge have now proved

themselves willing and able to rule it , and perform its ceremonies without having to encroach on the kindness of those who so cheerfully assisted and gave their services on former occasions , and who as honorary members of the lodge were so good as to devote so much ot their time to foster anel bring forth the talents of their younger members .

COCKERMOUTH— Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) ¦ — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Station-street , on Wednesday , ( he 9 II 1 inst . In the absence of the W . M ., Bid . Capt . Sewell , P . G . S . O ., Bro . W . F . Lamonby , P . M ., P . G . Secretary , presided , supported by Bros . R . W . Robinson , S . W . ; j . Black , J . W . and Treasurer ; T . C . Robinson , M . O . ; II . Peacock , S . O . ; T . Mason , Sec . and Reg . M . ; T . Bird ,

S . D . ; W . II . Lewtlnvaite , Org ., P . P . G . Org . ; and J , Hewson , Tyler , P . G . Tyler . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Mason ' s notice of motion was brought forward , viz ., "That unless there be a clear balance of £ 10 in hand , no part of the lodge funds be devoted to the installation expenses , except for the

entertainment of visiting brethren . After some discussion , all in favour of the motion , Bro . Mason agreed to let the matter stand over , so as to insure a fuller attendance . Bro . E . L . Waugh , of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , was proposed as a candidate for advancement , after which the lodge was closed in form .

Ancient And Accpted Rite.

Ancient and Accpted Rite .

IPSWICH . —Victoria Chapter Rose Croix ( No . 22 ) . —The usual meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , onthe 7 th inst ., Bro . Fred . Long , presiding as M . W . S . Amongst those present were Bros . Col . Somerviile Burney , 33 ' ; Rev . A . J . Beaumont , 31 ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , 30 '' ; and J . Stanley , eif Norwich , Invictas Chapter , Nei . 10 . The chapter having been openeel , Bros .

C . II . Capon , P . M ., P . Z . 213 , P . G . N , of Norfolk , and J . Snow were duly perfected and advanced to the Sublime 1 S Degree . After lodge was closed , a capital banquet was served , amongst those present were , in addition to those already named , Bros . Dr . Mills , P . M . W . S . ; W . T . Westgate , N . Tracy , and others . This chapter has made great progress during the past year .

OUKKX AXXK ' BOUNTY . — 1 he Governors of flic Corporation on Wednesday distributed their surplus income for the year 1 S 60 amongst poor benefices . The number of benefices approved for augmentation was 103 , of which 74 received one grant , 15 two grants , and 14 three grantseach grant consisting of a capital sum of / . ' 200 . The contributions offered by those personally interested in the

welfare of the benefices and the incumbents , or by diocesan and other societies , amounted in money and property to ^ . 33 , 324 , making , with the bounty grants of £ 29 , 200 , the total capital sum of £ 02 , 524 . Four newly-created benefices were without any secured income whatever ; and the benefice highcstl in annual value was only £ 200 . Legacies recently received have been found meist valuable by the

Governors ; their corporate funds would have been otherwise insufficient to meet the demands upon them , and their usefulness consequently diminished . The Board can accept gifts of real and personal estate , either for specified poor benefices or for the charitable purposes of the Corporation . The meeting was attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury , the Bishops of London , St . Albans , Ely , and St . David's ; Lord Penrh yn , Mr . F . Calvert , Q . C . ; Mr . W . Forsyth , O . C ; and Air , Alderman Staples . "

Scotland.

Scotland .

DUMBARTON . —Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 18 ) . —The one hundred and fifty-sixth anniversary of this lodge was celebrated on Friday , 25 th ult , bv a supper and assembly in ^ the Burgh Hall , which the ' Lennox Herald says was , without exaggeration , one of the finest gatherings that has taken place in Dumbarton for a number of j'ears . The hall was tastefully festooned with flags , banners , pictures , & c , whilst the tables were adorned by a choice

collection of stove and hothouse plants . The company numbered about one hundred and twenty ladies and gentlemen , who filled comfortably the area of the hall . The ladies appearing in evening dress , and the brethren wearing the regalia of the Order , the assemblage had a splendid appearance . The chair was occupied by Bro . William M'Niddcr , R . W . M ., supported by Bro . H . C Moore , I . P . M ., and at this table we noticed Bros . P . Denny , P . M . ; W . M'Lean , jun ., R . W . M ., 3 . I ; l . D . Duncan . Substitute

P . G . M . of Glasgow ; Lieutenant Proudfoot Dick , C 07 ; Paul , P . M . 170 ; Glen , R . W . M . 321 ; Doig , 335 ; and Provost Babtie , P . G . S . W . The croupiers' chairs were occupied by Bros . Robert MacFarlan , P . M . ; W . Hodge , P . M . ; and Peter Cameron , S . W . Deputations were presentjfrom Lodges 50 , 333 , and 543 . Several of the brethren were wearing the jewels of the higher orders of Masonry , one distinguished brother displaying that of the 31 st Degree . Some also displayed the jewel of the Royal Oreler of Scotland .

After- the cloth had been removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , and interesting speeches were made by several well known brethren . An assembly followed , which was a brilliant affair . Bro . Ralph Allen acted as M . C . with much tact . The whole gathering was of a highly satisfactory character , and reflected credit on the Dumbarton brethren .

COLDSTREAM . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 2 S 0 ) . —This lodge , which has only been recently revived , after being dormant for fourteen years , is now showing a considerable amount of vitality and energy . A special meeting was summoned for Wednesday evening , the gth inst ., in the assembl y rooms of the Newcastle Arms Hotel , for the purpose of installing office-bearers , and initiating candidates . Over forty brethren signed the attendance ' book

, and the lodge was opened at six o ' clock by Bro . A . Bulman , jun ., I . P . M ., of Kelso Lodge , No . 5 S , assisted by Bros . Shearer and A . Steel , as S . and J . Wardens ; Bros . Burden acting as S . D ., and G . Creare , as I . G . Bro . Bulman then vacated the chair in favour of the Installing Master , Bro . W . Fred . Vernon , P . M . 5 S and 261 , and D . P . G . M . Berwickshire and Roxburghshire , and the R . W . M . elect , Bro . A . Cameron , was properly presented and

assented to the charges . A Board of Installed Masters having been constituted , Bro . Baird , who had been Master of the lodge over twenty years ago , installed the new R . W . M ., Bro . Cameron , into the chair of K . S ., who was duly saluted . The K . W . M . then installed his officebearers as follows : Bros . W . Baird , P . M . ; W . I .. Beloe , D . M . ; W . C . Munro , S . W . ; A . Shicl , J . W . ; J . Davidson , S . D . ; W . Turnbull , ) . D . ; ) . Pike , Secretary ; J .

Smith , Treasurer ; J . Robertsor , Steward ; A . Bennet , I . G . ; and J . Rogers , Tyler . After Ihe ceremony of installation it was announced that Messrs . R . M . Donald , W . Hepburn , A . Palmer , G . Rule , W . Henderson , and Jos . Pattison , who had been regularly proposed , balloted ' for , and eluly elected , were to present themselves as candidates for initiation that evening , and having been properly prepared b y the respective Deacons , were admitted and

ultimately initiated into the mysteries of our ancient Order , the ceremony being rendered with great imprcssiveness by Bro . A . Bulma , I . P . M . 5 S ; Bro . Nisbet , the parish minister of Coldstream , officiating as Chaplain . After the lodge had been closed the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a sumptuous supper had been spread by the Steward , Bro . J . Robertson . The chair was occupied by the R . W . M ., Bro . ' Cameron , suppoited on

the right by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Vernon , and on the left b y Bro . Hulman , P . M ., the croupiers being Bros . W . C . Norris , S . W ., and A . Shiel , J . W . Having done justice to the ample spread , the R . W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with great enthusiasm by the brethren . The toast of the evening , " Prosperity to Lodge St . John , 2 S 0 , " was given by Bro . Vernon , who coupled with it " The Health of Bro . W . Baird , " the oldest

member of the lodge , he having joined No . 2 S 0 forty-live years agei . The toast having been received with acclamation , Bro . Baird feelingly replied . Bro . Henderson then proposed "The Deputations from Kelso , " which was rep'ied lo by Bro . Bulman , No . 5 S , for himself and the thirteen brethren accompanying him , Bro . McKcnzie , No . 261 , repl y ing for himself and four companions . "The New Initiates" was proposed by Bio . Smith , and Bro .

Pike replied on their behalf . Bro . Turnbull , ) . () ., in a neat speech , proposed the toast of "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Berwickshire and Roxburghshire , " and said lie hoped that No . 2 S 0 would not be ihe least jewel in the coronet of their Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Haddington . Bro . Vernon , D . P . G . M ., replied for himself and the other members of P . G . Lodge who were present , anel before silting down begged to propose "The Health

of the Newly-installed Master , Bro . Cameron , " who , he had no doubt , would worthily fill the chair of K . S . With the wisdom he would also include the strength anel beauty of the lodge in the persons of " The Wardens , Bros . Munro anel Shiel , " and along with them , as time pressed , he would also join "The other Office-bearers of No . 2 S 0 . " The toast was drunk with musical honours , and Bro . Cameron , in his reply , said it would be his endeavour to keep the lodge , now it was set going again , up to the

mark . "The Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . Beloe , and replied to by Bro . Rankinc . Bro . Tait proposed "Absent Brethren ; " Bro . Bennet "The Host and Hostess , " which latter was replied to by the Steward , Bro . Robertson , who thanked the brethren on behalf of his wife and himself . Some excellent songs were sung by Bros .-Beloe , Shiel , Shie ! s , Burn , Smitli , Bennet , Donald , and others , and a very pleasant evening was spent , the whole of the brethren expressing at parting the sentiment " Happy to meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again . "

The Lord Chamberlain ( the Earl of Kenmare ) will represent the Queen at the funeral of the late Emperor of Russia .