Knights Templar.

East Yorkshire ; Walter Reynolds , Prov . Treas ., Hull ; M . C . Peck , P ., Hull ; T . VV . Tew , Prov . Prior West Yorkshire ; J . Ouarterman , Banner Bearer , VV . Vorks ; J . Deacon , Trumpeter , VV . Yorks ; and other members and visitors . . A number of apologies for absence were read , including letters from Fratres W . Lawton , P . ; J . S . Cumberland , P .- C . J . Banister , Prov . Prior Northumberland and

Durham ; C . Fendelow , Prov . Prior Staffordshire ; Rev . VV . C . Lukis , VV . Rowley , and others . The usual honours were paid to the Sub-Prior and the visiting brethren , and Fra . Turner , the E . P . elect , having bcen presented , was duly placed on the throne by Fra . T . B . Whytehead , and afterwards proclaimed and saluted . The officers were invested as follows : Fratres C . Palliser , Const . ; VV . Brawn , Marsh ; T . B . Whytehead , P ., Reg . and Treas . ; VV . H . ist Herald

Cowper , Sub-Marshal ; J . T . Seller , ; AI . M . Reynard , 2 nd Herald ; W . B . Dyson , ist Std . Br . ; J . T . Belk "nd Std . Br . ; AL F . VV . Williamson , Swd . Br . ; and A . II . H . AIcGachen , Capt . of Gds . On the motion of the Registrar , Fra . Sir James Meek , who has left York , was elected an honorary member . The alms were collected , and after the usual courtesies had been interchanged the preceptory was closed , and the fratres entertained their visitors at dinner at the Queen ' s Hotel .

St. Anne's Lodge, Alderney.

ST . ANNE'S LODGE , ALDERNEY .

The brethren of the above lodge , No . 593 , have just moved back into their old lodge room at the Marais , which has been taken on lease from Bro . H . Le Faby , by Bro . Herbert Wyon , D . A . C . G . of Ordnance , as VV . AI . of the lodge , for a term of years . The old premises were low and incommodious to a degree , and quite unfit for thc

use of the brethren of this now flourishing lodge ; and , thanks to the energetic Alaster , the Alarais Alasonic Temple has been beautifully decorated , and rendered fit for the impressive ceremonies connected with the Craft . The lodge was first used recently on the occasion of the public Alasonic funeral of Bro . Alesny , a jurat of the Island . Bro . Wyon , much to the regret of the brethren , has just been ordered off to Egypt .

Annual Supper Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1614 .

The annual snpper took place in the Victoria Hall of the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the 5 th inst ., when there were present upwards of 74 brethren . Bro . John Jacobs , W . AL 1614 , occupied the chair , and Bro . G . Coleman , P . AL 1614 , acted as Vice-Chairman , the Stewards being Bros . A .

Clark , P . AI . 1227 ; VV . C . Smith , S . VV . 1563 ; and G . Fowles , l . G . 134 S . There were also present Bros . E , Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; Wm . Bourne . P . AL 1 G 14 ; S . J acobs , P . M . 1614 ; VV . B . Henery , of N . York A . C ; J . VV . Ray , 1614 ; G . Gardner , 2012 ; R . Pierpont , VV . M . 1757 ; Holditch , Hyams , H . Carman , 548 ; J . Woodward , Fendick , W . M . 1321 ; F . Kedge , 749 ; Raymer 1 CS 1 j K . P . I . Laundy , VV . H . Smith , G . Mullin , F . J

Ingram , E . C Allen , F . Landau , P . C . Fort , 25 ; F . A . Anaut , VV . J . Alason , VV . Briley , H . Kedgley , W . Briley , jun . ; Renaut , VV . Roots , VV . Steel , Ponsford , 25 ; G . H . Reynolds , Frank Gulliford , Laundy , Rowe , L . Corner , Gurr , F . Green , Wilkie , Jones , Gumming , VV . Deaton , Ralph Recknell , Cublight , VV . J . Kent , Ripley , Harris , Z . Mordecai , S . J acobs , Stroud , 55 ; T . Butt , J . Smith , P . M . 1559 ; 1 . Lucas , D . Alordecai , VVilliam Gulliford ,

jun . ; G . Reynolds , Hon . Sec , and others . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . E . J ACOBS , P . M . of the parent lodge , in proposing " The Health of the Chairman , " alluded to the custom of this lodge of instrnction to ask the Master of the parent lodge for the time being to preside , and he thought the Chairman ought to be proud of having such an assemblage to support him on this occasion , for which

the Chairman returned his hearty thanks , at the same time acknowledging the great benefit he had derived from this lodge of instruction . The Chairman next proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " and said he was pleased to see so many around him , and would call upon Bros . Henery , of New York , and E . E . Smith to respond . Bro . HENERY said : Brethren , it is with a great deal of

pleasure that 1 , as a visitor to your meeting this evening , have the privilege of thanking you for the hearty manner in which the health of the Visitors have been drunk , and also as this gives me an opportunity of expressing the gratification I have felt during my short stay in England . No matter wnere I have been , or what I have done , I have

never felt more at home or experienced more kindness than in the body of the Freemasons' lodges which I have visited . In conclusion , I hope that if any of you at any time visit New York , you will not fail , to give me a call at our Temple in that city , and may the mantle of Freemasonry spread itself over us to the end of our mortal

existence . Bro . E . E . SMITH said that , as Secretary to the New Cross Lodge , he felt like his _ preceding brother the honour conferred upon him in replying for the Visitors . This was the first time he had the honour of being amongst them , and from the good feeling and fellowship evisting , he could assure them he highly appreciated the privilege , and would endeavour to support them in every possible way in the

lodge of instruction . Bro . G . C OLEMAN , Vice-Chairman , in proposing "The Health of the Preceptor and Secretary , " pointed out how much depended on the ability of these two officers , and thought the Covent Garden Lodgeof Instruction were to be congratulated in having such a Preceptor as Bro . Smith , who had not yet filled the Alaster ' s chair , hut fully showed his capacity for doing so by the able instruction he gave

the brethren attending that lodge of instruction . In Bro . G . J . Reynolds they had ahard working Secretary , and one that took a great interest in any particular ceremony the lodge desired to work , or in advocating the cause of Alasonic Charities , also in assisting to make the annual supper a success , as was evident on this occasion . He

knew the brethren would give them a bumper . Bro . VV . C . SMITH , in reply , said be thanked them for the confidence reposed in him , and hoped for many years to come he would still be enabled to continue his Preceptorship , which was a labour of love . He also expressed gratitude to them for their sympathy shown during his

Annual Supper Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.

late illness , ' and trusted that T . G . A . O . T . U . would be pleased to spare him for many years of usefulness . He also thanked the brethren who had acted for him in his absence . Bro . G . REYNOLDS , in acknowledging the appreciation of his services , said it" had given him sincere pleasure to be their Secretary , as he felt that at the lodge of instruction the brethren attending received most beautiful teaching

from the lectures . His exertions were fully repaid by seeing so many happy faces around him that evening , as , by their smiles , he could tell they were having a pleasant time . The Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction was progressing quietly . During the past year 48 meetings had been held , and were well attended . A Charitable Association in connection with the lodge ot instruction had been established ; 42 new members had joined . The lodge had only been

called off six times , showing that they met together for work . At the present time there were several brethren in the chair of tlieir mother lodges who had benefited by the instruction received at the Covent Garden Lodge , and that evening 22 more brethren were present at the supper than last year , all of which was most encouraging . He thanked the brethren most heartily for their good fellowship , which he hoped to retain , and trusted that the Covent Garden

Lodge of Instruction would still continue to prosper . The toast of "The Stewards" was responded to by Bro . G . FOWLES , who afterwards proposed "Success to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . " He pointed out the good work that was transacted in the lodges of instruction , and the high influence they exercised in carrying out the principles of the Craft . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing "The Health of the

Vice-Chairman , " acknowledged Bro . G . Coleman had been a constant member of the lodge of instruction since its commencement . In reply , Bro . G . COLEMAN said it was gratifying to know the flourishing condition of the lodge of instruction . He knew it had required a large amount of perseverance to obtain the present success . In its earlier days they had often met and had not sufficient members to form a

meeting . He sincerely hoped the present satisfactory state would continue and its members increase . The programme of songs and recitiations—which were printed by Bro . George Kenning—was an improvement in the arrangement of last year . The following brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the evening : Bros . C . Ralph , E . Jacobs , Frank Gulliford , Carman , Fowles , B . Solomon , Renaut , and T . Butt . Uro . C . Solomon presided at the

piano . The brethren expressed themselves as having spent a most enjoyable evening , and the supper supplied by Bro . Bertini gave every satisfaction .

Annual Supper Of The Percy Lodge Of Instruction.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE PERCY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The tenth annual supper in connection with the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 19 S , was held on Tuesday evening , at eight o'clock , at the Jolly Farmers , Southgateroad , N ., Bro . J . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 , President ; Bro . Powell , S . W . 1 S 6 , Vice-President . An excellent spread

was provided by Bro . Langdale , which was duly appreciated by the brethren present , numbering about 30 . After the cloth was cleared the usual loyal toasts were put and drunk to with much enthusiasm , and none more so than when Bro . Cohen rose with "Our Royal Initiate , Prince Albert Victor , " and said he was sorry indeed that he was not here with us , for had he been he felt assured it

would have further encouraged His Royal Highness in the cause and furtherance of Freemasonry , in which his Royal father had taken such unabated interest . This was followed by " Percy fire , " the fire of the evening . The thanks of the brethren were accorded ta Bro . Mullord for providing such excellent talent dnring the evening , and also the following brethren for their services of song

Bros . Alullord , Baynes , A . Money , Gifford , Woodman , Snook , and Langdale , who , by the way , as host , sang " By the river dale he strayed , " thus coming within the meaning of the "Act , " not too much river , but just river enough . Bro . Woodman was very funny in divulging the pass-word to his better half , " Rattlesnake , " and got out of his difficulties very well by catching the " Putney Bus . "

Bros . GALER , Sec , and FENNER , Treas ., replied for "The Ofiicers , " thanking specially Bro . Powell for his indefatigable labours in recuscitating the lodge and his excellent working generally . Bro . POWELL , with his usual eloquence , replied , stating whatever humble efforts he had used had been done from a pure love for Alasonry , hence could not be constituted

labour . The thanks of the brethren were also accorded to Bro . Cohen , Preceptor , for the very able manner he at all times conducted himself towards the lodge . After a very pleasant and enjoyable evening the brethren left in perfect harmony , being more than satisfied with the general manner in which the arrangements had been carried out .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ,, President , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , occupied the chair of that officer ; and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., took his chair as Junior Vice-President .

The other brethren present were Bros . Lord Leigh , Prov , Grand Master Warwickshire ; A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , Neville Green , Henry Garrod , A . G . P . ; F . R . Spaull , P . AL ; R . J . Taylor , P . AI . 144 ; George Read , P . AL 511 ; VV . A . ann , P . M . iSG ; Charles Dairy , P . AI , 141 ; C F . Hogard , P . AI . 205 ; George P . Gillard , P . AI . 20 s ; W . H . Ferryman , P . M . 3 ; VV . P . Brown , P . M .

10 ; Richard Croydon , P . M . 254 ; C . Schmidt , P . M . 9 G 71 ; Arthur E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; C D . Hoblyn , P . M . 231 ; John T . C . Winkfield , P . M . 8 ; John O . Surtees , P . M . 124 S ; John Carline , W . AI . 1 C 01 ; Fredk . Binckes , P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; Bruce M . Seton

W . AL C ; David Crombie , P . AL 28 ; John Nixon , P . AL 217 ; Charles Kempton , I . P . M . 12 S 7 ; Robert E . B . Goffin ,. W . AI . 1572 ; Gerald Liddell , P . M . 437 ; Augustus F . Leech , P . AL 749 ; H . Brock , VV . M . 145 ; Alexander L . A . Higerty , W . AL 1714 ; Leon A . Mesrouze , P . M . I -3-, 1 S 92 , zoGo ; Arthur J . Grirnwade , P . M . 332 ; John

Board Of Benevolence.

N . Frye , W . M . 1694 ; J . VV . V . C . Chapman , VV . M . 1922 ; R . Lonsdale , P . M . 3 S 2 , 123 S ; D . Ferguson , \ V . \ l 1791 ; G . J . Fines , W . M . 1563 ; VV . A . S . Humphries ' P . M . 45 ; J . Mawe , P . M . 1567 ; T . Weeks , W . M . , 5 ,, ' C . VV . Peters , P . M . 507 ; George S . Elliott , P . M . I 2 , H . Massey , P . AI . 1928 ; and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed recommendations made at the last meeting to the extent of £ 265 , i then proceeded with the new list , on which there were 44 cases . Thcs ?

cases came from Bradford , Hobart , Newport , I . of Wight Plumstead , Whitehaven , Jersey , Wolverhampton , . Malta ' Chester , Ramsgate , Hadleigh , Sheerness , Sunderland ' Liverpool , Scarborough , Leamington , Zante , Dinapore ' Ipswich , Coventry , Bermuda , Tottenham , Tredegar ' Preston , Twickenham , France , Kew Bridge , Wollongon _' N . S . W ., Portugal , Wincanton , Scotland , and London ! The total amount granted was £ 755 , which was made up of one £ 75 , four £ 40 , seven £ 30 , one £ 25 , six £ 20 , five vCis , eight £ 10 , and two £ 5 . The Board sat four hours .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS . The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts held its stated communication at the Masonic Temple , Boston , on Tuesday , the 30 th December last , the presiding Grand Officer being Bro . Frederick D . Ely , D . G . AI . At this meeting Bro . Abraham H . Howland , jun ., was installed by Bro . Samuel C . Lawrence , Past G . M ., as Grand Alaster for the second time . The following were the principal Grand Officers for tne year , namely : Bros . F . D . Ely , D . G . AI . ; Charles S .

McClellan , G . S . W . ; Albert H . Sweetser , G . J . W . ; H . Wells , G . Treas . ; and Serens D . Nickerson , Recording G . Secretary . The brethren afterwards moved in procession to the banquet hall , for the purpose of celebrating the feast of St . John the Evangelist . In the after-dinner proceeding's the Grand Alaster , with P . G . Masters VV . Parkman , VV , Sewell Gardner , S . D . Nickerson , S . C . Lawrence , and other distinguished members took a leading part , a succession of songs by the Temple Quartette Tilling in the intervals between the speeches .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . SIR W . VV . KNIGHTON , BART . We announce with regret the death on Friday , the 131 I 1 inst ., at Blendworth Lodge , near Horndean , Hants , of Bro . Sir William Wellesley Knighton , Bart ., aged 74 . Tlie deceased was the only son of Sir VV . Knighton , Bart ., far many years Keeper of the Privy Purse . He was educated at Christ Church , Oxford , and during his career there was in 1 S 31 initiated into Masonry , in the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , Oxford . In default of issue the baronetcy becomes extinct .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . GARDNER . —On the 15 th inst ., at Crowmarsh , Wallingford , the wife of Alajor S . H . Gardner , of a son . TALBOT . —On the 14 th inst ., at Henley Park , Guildford , the wife of Capt . J . S . Talbot , of a daughter . WRIGHT . —On the 15 th inst ., at St . Winifred's , Bromley ,

Kent , the wife of H . G . Wright , of a daughter . MARRIAGE . HUGHES—DEVER . —On the 3 rd ult ., at Hong Ken ;; , Thomas Francis Hughes , Deputy Commissioner of Customs , Canton , to Margaret Eugenie , daughter of the Hon . J . Dever , of St . John , New Brunswick .

DEATHS . DOUGLAS . —On the 17 th inst , at Woodside , Surrey , Wm , Douglas , in his 79 th year . PARKER . —On the 15 th inst ., at Castle Mai wood , near Lyndhurst , Gen . Richard Parker , in his 82 nd year . RICHARDSON . —On the 16 th inst ., at Kennington Par ) ,- j road , S . E ., Robert Richardson , aged 67 .

On Saturday , the 7 th inst ., his Royal Hig hness Prince George of Wales visited the Painted Hall , at Greenwich , for the purpose of inspecting Bro . VV . Darky ' s copy of the north end of the ceiling , and the large copy , now in an advanced , condition of Sir James Thornhill ' s great masterpiece , the centre section of the ceiling . On ll " occasion of his previous visit copies of "King George Illpresenting a sword to Earl Howe , " and the "

Destiuction of the French Fleet at La Hague , " elicited expressions of approval , and on this occasion his Royal Highness again expressed himself very much pleased . Indeed , we shall not be surprised to hear that the only copy in existence now being completed by Bro . Darley—of these most magnificent works of art—will at no distant period adorn the walls of one of the Royal Palaces . It is also interesting to hear that Bro . Darley has offered to dispose of copies of the great battle pieces for the benefit of the Masonic

Charities-Mr . Douglas Chester , of the Secretary ' s Department of Her Majesty's Customs , has now in the press a work which cannot fail tp be of interest to our archaeolog ical friends and lovers of ihe quaint and interesting records of the past . "Chronicles of the Customs" is the title of lllC book , and Mr . Chester is of opinion that the first customs were collected in the times of the Romans . No trace however

exists of the actual rates imposed until the reign of Ethehco , A . D . g 79 , when by his Witanagemote , held at Wantage , i was enacted that every smaller boat arriving at Billingsgate should pay for toll or custom one half penny , a larger boa with sails one penny , a keel or hulk four pennies , a vessel with wood , * one piece of wood ; a boat . with fish coming ' ' the bridge , one halfpenny or a nehdv according to s >* '

Air . Chester who is one of the ablest-men in the Custom ; Department , will discourse on- "Tricks of Smuggler-. "Notes on theMen connected with theService , "fromChauct ' downwards , who was controller of the Customs in Lonclo "' " Departmental Curiosities , " said other subjects connects with this eldest branch of the Civil Service , and his Ix * 01 * will be read no doubt with interest , profit , and _ musci _ cnt '