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for his zeal and ability during his yearof office . The success to the " Masonic Charities ' " was acknowledged by Bro . Terry , who thanked the lodge for the very liberal aid they had afforded to the charities since its formation . The W . M . in reply to his health having been drunk , thanked the brethren and also his officers , and highly commended
them for their admirable working immediately after appointment , a subscription was raised in behalf of a distressed brother , and realised nearly four pounds . A very p leasant evening was passed , enlivened by some excellent songs and glees from Bros . Blyth , Hubbard and Hunt , accompanied by Bro . McDavitt , in his usual happy
manner . Nelson Lodge , No . foo . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting ' at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich , on Wednesday , 16 th March , Bro . Edward Bowdes , W . M ., presiding .. The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ; the Treasurer's account was also read
and approved . A ballot was taken for Mr . John McCafFery , Sergeant of the Royal Artillery as a candidate for initiation which proving unanimous in his favour he was duly received into Freemasonry . Bro . Hodder and Weston were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . In the course of the evening , one guinea was voted from the funds of the lodge , to the Freemasons' Life Boat Fund .
It was proposed and seconded , that Quartermaster-Sergt . Morris , R . A ., stand a candidate for initiation , and after a little private business was gone through , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned to Bro . Norton ' s , the Red Lion Tavern , spent a very happy evening , and parted in perfect harmony . Capper Lodge A o . 1076 . —This excellent working lodge
held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , under the very able management ofthe esteemed W . M ., Bro . H . G . Sisley , supported by Bros . Gaskell , S . W . ; Pincombe , J . W . ; Park , Treas . ; Henderson , P . M ., Sec . ; Ashdown , S . D . ; Brown , J . D ., and Brayshaw , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer . The
minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Tytheridge , Stokvis and Watkins , candidates for initiation , which proved unanimous in their favour , ancl they were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Stokes , Knox , Harness and Sharp , were admitted and duty passed to the degree of Fellow Craft Masons . Messrs . Tytheridge , Stokvis and Watkins ,
were then duly initiated into the first step m 1 * reemasonry . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and one brother resigned the lodge , which brought the business to a close ; the brethren adjourned , and spent the remainder of the evening in a very pleasant manner , and parted in harmony . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Lock , ofthe Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 , and Burns , P . M . of lodge 25 .
Great Northern Lodge , No . 12 S 7 . —This lodge met on Thursday , the 171 I 1 inst . Bros . S . Webb , W . M . ; E . Moody , S . W . * , II . T . Reed , J . W . ; T . H . Staton , S . D . ; R . Bescoby , J . D . ; G . Hooper , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second de . gree , and Bros . Elliott , Lancaster , Vcrdon , Buckmanand Hartley , proved their proficiency and retired . The lodge
was opened in the third degree , and they were then separately raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to thc first , and Bros . Jupc , Wrightson and Freeman , were examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the second , and they were passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned to the third Thursday in April . Also present : Bros . Forbes , Sec . pro . tem ., and Ritchie . Visitor , Bro . Tyrell , P . M .
PROVINCIAL . LF . ICF . STER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , A o . 523 . —On
Thursday , the 17 th instant , a regular meeting of this lodge was held at thc Freemasons' Hall , Halfbrd-street , the V »'* . M ., Bro . George Toller , jun ., Prov . G . Sec , in the chair , who was supported on the right by the P . G . M ., and senior P . M ., Bro . Kelly , and on the left by Bro . Duff , I . P . M . There were also present the following brethren : —Bros . P . Goodycr , P . M . ; W . Beaumont
Smith , P . M ., Treasurer ; Charles Johnson , P . M ., Org . ; T . H . Buzzard , S . W . ; W . Sculthorpc , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Atkins , Steward ; Lewin , I . G . ; Bembridgc , Tyler ; Sir Harry St . John Halford , Bart . ; Albert Pell , M . P . ; Rev . Vi T . Fry , Baxwell , Richardson , C . A . Spencer , Moor , Whittaker , and Fletcher ; visitors : —Bros . Stanley , W . M . ; Crow ,
J . W ., Halford , Stannard , J . F . Smith , Williams , Barber , and Ovcrtcn , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . After opening the lodge and confirming the minutes of the last meeting , the first business was to read a dispensation , granted by the Prov . G . M ., for thc initiation under age of a Lewis , Mr . Charles Stuart Thomson , twenty years , son of Bro . T . Harrower Thomson , formerly of this lodge . Bro . Sir
Henry Halford and Albert Pell , M . P ., being candidates for thc second degree , were then examined as E . A . 's . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Charles Stuart Thomson , Frederick Torr , and Alexander Ross as candidates for Masonry , who were unanimously elected . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Charles Whittaker passed a highly satisfactory examination as a
Fellow Craft , and was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge having been resumed in thc second degree , Bro . Pell ancl Sir II . Halford had the degree of F . C * . conferred upon them . The lodge was then resinned in the first degree , and Messrs . Charles Stuart Thomson ,
Frederick loorc , and Alexander Ross were severally initiated , as was also Mr . William Penn Cox , who had been elected at the last lodge . There was another candidate who was not in attendance , and the Rev . John Halford , who was due for the third degree , was prevented being present by his clerical duties , Owing to the large
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amount of business , it was found necessary to omit thc lectures on the tracing-boards and the charge . The ceremonies throughout the evening were very efficiently performed by the W . M . ancl his officers , the effect being greatly enhanced by the musical chants , which were conducted by Bros . Crow and Johnson at the piano , assisted by Bros . Richardson , J . F . Smith , and Williams , An
elegant silver-mounted cigar-case , with an appropriate inscription , was presented on behalf of the Committee for the late Masonic ball to Bro . T . PI . Buzzard , S . W . ofthe lodge , for his indefatigable services as Honorary Secretary , and for which mark of their appreciation Bro . Buzzard expressed his thanks . This being the last meeting of the lodge before the election for the Boys' School , the brethren
were reminded that there was a very deserving local candidate in the person of Alfred Nutt , son of the late Bro . John Nutt , of St . John ' s Lodge , in favour of whom the the P . G . M . stated he had received promises of many votes out of the province , the brethren at Hull , and the Provinces of Warwickshire , Cornwall , ancl Hampshire being indebted to this province for the votes given on former occasions in favour of their candidates . The W . M .
reported that it had been hoped the repairs and enlargement of the organ would have been completed in time for this meeting , but it had been promised to be again erected and completed by the meeting of the Fowke Lodge of Mark Masters the ensuing Thursday . On the conclusion ofthe business the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent an hour or two very pleasantly after the long labours of the evening .
CHESTERFIELD . —Scarsdale Lodge , No . 681 . —At the usual monthly meeting of this lodge held on Thursday , the 17 th instant , the quarterely report of the proceedings ofthe lodge , made at the request of the D . P . G . M ., was entered on the minutes along with the reply from Bro . Okeover expressing his satisfaction thereat . A discussion also took place respecting a proposition made by Bro . S .
Foulds , P . G . S . W ., at the preceding meeting to the effect that tbe annual subscription to the Masonic School for Boys should be increased in this and future years should the financial position of the lodge warrant such a course . The Treasurer ' s report being favourable to the proposition , it was proposed and carried unanimously that
the annual subscription to the Masonic School for Boys be four guineas instead of two guineas as heretofore , and that a subscription of two' guineas be paid annually to the Institution for Aged Freemasons . This is in addition to a Life-Governorship obtained for the lodge for the former institution by private subscription last year .
SCARBOROUGH . —Denison Lodge , No . 1248 . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Grand Hotel , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Thc following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . S . II . Armitage , ( M . D ., ) W . M . ; H . A . Williamson ( P . M . 200 , ) S . W . ; J . Donner , J . W . ; J . E . Green , Sec . ; II . W . Garnett , S . D . ; A . Fricour , J . D . ; R . Sloman , Org . ; V . Stewart ,
I . G . ; J . Verity , Tyler ; Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Smyth , P . M ., D . P . G . M . Lincoln ; Walshaw , Brcarey , Foster , G . Taylor , Grover , S . D . 200 ; Ii . II . Peacock , W . M . 200 , and Evans . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 p . m . The minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree . Bro . Foster passed in a very able manner the
usual examination and retired ; the lodge was opened in third degree , and Bro . Foster was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The principal part of the ceremony was performed by Bro . Rooke , P . M ., & c , in his very impressive and correct manner . The lodge was now worked down to the first degree , and Mr . John Charles Seidenstriker , who had been duly
elected , was admitted , and initiated into Masonry , the ceremony being correctly performed by the W . M . The accounts whicli had been audited were presented and adopted , and showed a very good balance in the hands of the Treasurer . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren spent an agreeable hour at the refreshment board .
SCOTLAND . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Mark , No . 102 . —The 104 th annual festival of Lodge St . Mark , 102 , was celebrated on the 7 th instant , in the North British Imperial Hotel . Bro . Thomas Ilalket , R . W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Veitch , D . M . ; W . M . Robertson , S . M . ; W . J . Hamilton , R . W . M . 354 ; Miller , R . W . M . 413 ; and J . P . Mitchell , Secretary 102 . Amongst those present
were Bros . Baird , R . W . M . 36 / t ; Alex . Bain , R . W . M . 103 ; T . Granger , R . W . M . 117 ; M'Intyre , R . W . M . 333 ; A . M . Wright , S . W . 103 ; Andrew Hunter , G . J . Smith , W . A . Baillie . and Gillies , P . M . 103 . After supper Bro . Ilalket intimated that it had been arranged that Major Barbor was to have been with them , and to be presented with a Past Master ' s gold jewel . The Major ,
however , had written a letter from Dublin stating that he was unable to leave that place to attend the festival , as he was confined to his house , and would not be out for some days . A letter of apology had also been received from Bro . Haddow . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , and the brethren called from labour to refreshment , R . W . M . Ilalket proposed "The Queen and
the Craft , " "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " and "The Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland . " Bro . Hamilton , who belonged to a lodge in Ireland , replied to thc last toast . The R . W . M ., in proposing the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , said that the proficiency ofthe P . G . Lodge was an index ofthe proficiency of Masonry in the province . He did not know when the
P . G . Lodge was in such good working order as it was at present . They might look upon the election of Bro . M . Neilson as a new era in the history of Masonry in thc province . His appointment had given great satisfaction to the brethren . Bro . Gillies , with whose name the toast was coupled , replied to thc toast . Bro . Mitchell proposed "The Lord Provost , Magistrates , and Town Council of
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Glasgow . " Bro . Veitch , in submitting "Masonry all over the world , " said that their Order was indeed a noble one , and craved every true Mason's earnest prayer that success might prevail wherever the banner of Masonry was unfurled . If all men were Freemasons , war , oppression , and slavery would be banished , and peace and goodwill would emanate from every heart . Let them manifest
their principles—be true to one another—that Masonry all over the world might be successful . It could not fail to be so if they embodied Masonic principles in Masonic conduct . ( Applause . ) The R . W . M ., in proposing "The Lodge St . Mark , 102 , " said that these annual meetings might be looked on as points from which they could take a retrospective view of the work of the past and obtain
useful lessons for their guidance in the . future . The only documents from which they had any data from the time of the formation of the lodge were the charter and their rollbook . From these they obtained a very good view of how the work was conducted during the first thirty years of the existence of the lodge . Though the members at that time were not in the habit of taking minutes such as
was done now—this did not arise from carelessness . It was rather that the secret character of the lodge might be better maintained . At the beginning of the roll-book there was ample proof of this . A complete copy of the rules , 33 in number , was inscribed there . From these rules many useful lessons were got . The R . W . M . gave
an interesting summary of these rules , and concluded by saying that a complete list of the Masters of the lodge from the time of its formation was obtainable . The toast was drunk with all honours . Other toasts suitable to the occasion followed . The lodge was closed in the usual manner . The proceedings were throughout very harmonious .
KILBARCHAN .- Lodge of St . Barchan , No . 156 . —The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held here on Friday evening , the 4 th inst . In the absence of Bro . O . G . Macgregor , R . W . M ., who was prevented by indisposition from being present , Bro . William Pmdon , S . M .., presided . The other office-bearers present were Bros . Alex .
Grant , S . W . ; J . Robertson , J . W . ; Andrew Grant , S . D . ; R . Inglis , J . D . ; J . Clark , Treas ., and J . Gray , Sec . After the usual routine of business was gone through , the brethren proceeded to distribute presents of money to several old and infirm adherents of the Lodge . This closed the proceedings of the meeting ,
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ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . Rose of Denmark Chapter , No . 975 . —The fifth anniversary meeting of this Chapter was held on Saturday , thc 5 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew-bridge , and was numerously attended . Coinp . A . A . Pendlebury , M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . Terry , P . Z . as H . ; G . Powell , J . , * Brett , Little , and Buss , P . Z . ' s , opened the
Chapter . In the course of the evening , Bros . J . B . Poole , W . M ., 27 ; T . Shepherd , S . W ., 27 ; E . Collins , 733 ; D . A . Chudleigh , 177 , and G . Everett , 177 , were exalted . Comps . J . Newton and T . Shortland were accepted as joining members , after which Comps . Powell was installed as H ., and Tanner as J . The Z .-elect ., Comp . W . P . Smith being unfortunately unable to attend , through
severe illness . The officers invested were : —Comps . Little , E . ; Price , N . ; Dodd , P . S . ; Walford , istAsst . ; Quilty , 2 nd Asst . ; Tinkler , D . C . ; Longhurst , C . S . When the Chapter was closed , thirty-one Companions sat down to a magnificent banquet , one worthy in every respect of the high reputation of Comp . Banks as a caterer , and the utmost good feeling prevailed throughout the
evening . Comp . Pendlebury was presented with a splendid P . Z . ' s jewel for his past services . We may also add that the musical abilities of our esteemed Comp ., Charles Braid , were evinced on this occasion , much to the gratification of all present . Comps . W . Mann , P . Z . 186 ; B . P . Todd , P . Z ., 382 ; M . Edwards 186 , and W . Ashby , honoured the Chapter as visitors , and expreised their delight at its continued prosperity .
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MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . Carnanron Mark Lodge , No . 7 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . The following brethren were proposed by M . W . Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal , Grand Alaster ; seconded by V . W . Bro . F . Binckes , G . S ., were
elected joining members * . Bros , the Right Hon . the Earl of Limerick , a Mark Master under the Irish Constitution ; Theodore Mansel Talbot , late of the Carnarvon Lodge ; Capt . Alex . Wm . Adair ( P . P . Grand Master , Somerset ) , late of the Bon Accord Lodge . Bro . R . W . Edis was ballotted for , and on being elected was advanced to the degree of Mark Master .
The Southwark Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 22 . — This old and well established Mark lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at thc Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . The lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . Meggy . The minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballots were unanimous in favour of the admission of all the candidates for advancement , Bro . John Thomas Moss , W . M . No .
169 , being in attendance , was regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable degree of a Mark Master Mason . The ceremony being beautifully rendered by Bro . T . Meggy , who presided as the VV . M . , supported in the Wardens' chairs by Bros . IT . Massey and W . H . Warr . The other officers doing their work well . The lodge was duly closed , refreshment followed labour , and a few hours were pleasantly spent in social enjoyment . -
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for his zeal and ability during his yearof office . The success to the " Masonic Charities ' " was acknowledged by Bro . Terry , who thanked the lodge for the very liberal aid they had afforded to the charities since its formation . The W . M . in reply to his health having been drunk , thanked the brethren and also his officers , and highly commended
them for their admirable working immediately after appointment , a subscription was raised in behalf of a distressed brother , and realised nearly four pounds . A very p leasant evening was passed , enlivened by some excellent songs and glees from Bros . Blyth , Hubbard and Hunt , accompanied by Bro . McDavitt , in his usual happy
manner . Nelson Lodge , No . foo . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting ' at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich , on Wednesday , 16 th March , Bro . Edward Bowdes , W . M ., presiding .. The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ; the Treasurer's account was also read
and approved . A ballot was taken for Mr . John McCafFery , Sergeant of the Royal Artillery as a candidate for initiation which proving unanimous in his favour he was duly received into Freemasonry . Bro . Hodder and Weston were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . In the course of the evening , one guinea was voted from the funds of the lodge , to the Freemasons' Life Boat Fund .
It was proposed and seconded , that Quartermaster-Sergt . Morris , R . A ., stand a candidate for initiation , and after a little private business was gone through , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned to Bro . Norton ' s , the Red Lion Tavern , spent a very happy evening , and parted in perfect harmony . Capper Lodge A o . 1076 . —This excellent working lodge
held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , under the very able management ofthe esteemed W . M ., Bro . H . G . Sisley , supported by Bros . Gaskell , S . W . ; Pincombe , J . W . ; Park , Treas . ; Henderson , P . M ., Sec . ; Ashdown , S . D . ; Brown , J . D ., and Brayshaw , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer . The
minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Tytheridge , Stokvis and Watkins , candidates for initiation , which proved unanimous in their favour , ancl they were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Stokes , Knox , Harness and Sharp , were admitted and duty passed to the degree of Fellow Craft Masons . Messrs . Tytheridge , Stokvis and Watkins ,
were then duly initiated into the first step m 1 * reemasonry . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and one brother resigned the lodge , which brought the business to a close ; the brethren adjourned , and spent the remainder of the evening in a very pleasant manner , and parted in harmony . Amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Lock , ofthe Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 , and Burns , P . M . of lodge 25 .
Great Northern Lodge , No . 12 S 7 . —This lodge met on Thursday , the 171 I 1 inst . Bros . S . Webb , W . M . ; E . Moody , S . W . * , II . T . Reed , J . W . ; T . H . Staton , S . D . ; R . Bescoby , J . D . ; G . Hooper , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second de . gree , and Bros . Elliott , Lancaster , Vcrdon , Buckmanand Hartley , proved their proficiency and retired . The lodge
was opened in the third degree , and they were then separately raised to thc sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to thc first , and Bros . Jupc , Wrightson and Freeman , were examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the second , and they were passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned to the third Thursday in April . Also present : Bros . Forbes , Sec . pro . tem ., and Ritchie . Visitor , Bro . Tyrell , P . M .
PROVINCIAL . LF . ICF . STER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , A o . 523 . —On
Thursday , the 17 th instant , a regular meeting of this lodge was held at thc Freemasons' Hall , Halfbrd-street , the V »'* . M ., Bro . George Toller , jun ., Prov . G . Sec , in the chair , who was supported on the right by the P . G . M ., and senior P . M ., Bro . Kelly , and on the left by Bro . Duff , I . P . M . There were also present the following brethren : —Bros . P . Goodycr , P . M . ; W . Beaumont
Smith , P . M ., Treasurer ; Charles Johnson , P . M ., Org . ; T . H . Buzzard , S . W . ; W . Sculthorpc , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Atkins , Steward ; Lewin , I . G . ; Bembridgc , Tyler ; Sir Harry St . John Halford , Bart . ; Albert Pell , M . P . ; Rev . Vi T . Fry , Baxwell , Richardson , C . A . Spencer , Moor , Whittaker , and Fletcher ; visitors : —Bros . Stanley , W . M . ; Crow ,
J . W ., Halford , Stannard , J . F . Smith , Williams , Barber , and Ovcrtcn , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . After opening the lodge and confirming the minutes of the last meeting , the first business was to read a dispensation , granted by the Prov . G . M ., for thc initiation under age of a Lewis , Mr . Charles Stuart Thomson , twenty years , son of Bro . T . Harrower Thomson , formerly of this lodge . Bro . Sir
Henry Halford and Albert Pell , M . P ., being candidates for thc second degree , were then examined as E . A . 's . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Charles Stuart Thomson , Frederick Torr , and Alexander Ross as candidates for Masonry , who were unanimously elected . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Charles Whittaker passed a highly satisfactory examination as a
Fellow Craft , and was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge having been resumed in thc second degree , Bro . Pell ancl Sir II . Halford had the degree of F . C * . conferred upon them . The lodge was then resinned in the first degree , and Messrs . Charles Stuart Thomson ,
Frederick loorc , and Alexander Ross were severally initiated , as was also Mr . William Penn Cox , who had been elected at the last lodge . There was another candidate who was not in attendance , and the Rev . John Halford , who was due for the third degree , was prevented being present by his clerical duties , Owing to the large
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amount of business , it was found necessary to omit thc lectures on the tracing-boards and the charge . The ceremonies throughout the evening were very efficiently performed by the W . M . ancl his officers , the effect being greatly enhanced by the musical chants , which were conducted by Bros . Crow and Johnson at the piano , assisted by Bros . Richardson , J . F . Smith , and Williams , An
elegant silver-mounted cigar-case , with an appropriate inscription , was presented on behalf of the Committee for the late Masonic ball to Bro . T . PI . Buzzard , S . W . ofthe lodge , for his indefatigable services as Honorary Secretary , and for which mark of their appreciation Bro . Buzzard expressed his thanks . This being the last meeting of the lodge before the election for the Boys' School , the brethren
were reminded that there was a very deserving local candidate in the person of Alfred Nutt , son of the late Bro . John Nutt , of St . John ' s Lodge , in favour of whom the the P . G . M . stated he had received promises of many votes out of the province , the brethren at Hull , and the Provinces of Warwickshire , Cornwall , ancl Hampshire being indebted to this province for the votes given on former occasions in favour of their candidates . The W . M .
reported that it had been hoped the repairs and enlargement of the organ would have been completed in time for this meeting , but it had been promised to be again erected and completed by the meeting of the Fowke Lodge of Mark Masters the ensuing Thursday . On the conclusion ofthe business the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent an hour or two very pleasantly after the long labours of the evening .
CHESTERFIELD . —Scarsdale Lodge , No . 681 . —At the usual monthly meeting of this lodge held on Thursday , the 17 th instant , the quarterely report of the proceedings ofthe lodge , made at the request of the D . P . G . M ., was entered on the minutes along with the reply from Bro . Okeover expressing his satisfaction thereat . A discussion also took place respecting a proposition made by Bro . S .
Foulds , P . G . S . W ., at the preceding meeting to the effect that tbe annual subscription to the Masonic School for Boys should be increased in this and future years should the financial position of the lodge warrant such a course . The Treasurer ' s report being favourable to the proposition , it was proposed and carried unanimously that
the annual subscription to the Masonic School for Boys be four guineas instead of two guineas as heretofore , and that a subscription of two' guineas be paid annually to the Institution for Aged Freemasons . This is in addition to a Life-Governorship obtained for the lodge for the former institution by private subscription last year .
SCARBOROUGH . —Denison Lodge , No . 1248 . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Grand Hotel , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Thc following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . S . II . Armitage , ( M . D ., ) W . M . ; H . A . Williamson ( P . M . 200 , ) S . W . ; J . Donner , J . W . ; J . E . Green , Sec . ; II . W . Garnett , S . D . ; A . Fricour , J . D . ; R . Sloman , Org . ; V . Stewart ,
I . G . ; J . Verity , Tyler ; Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Smyth , P . M ., D . P . G . M . Lincoln ; Walshaw , Brcarey , Foster , G . Taylor , Grover , S . D . 200 ; Ii . II . Peacock , W . M . 200 , and Evans . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 p . m . The minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree . Bro . Foster passed in a very able manner the
usual examination and retired ; the lodge was opened in third degree , and Bro . Foster was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The principal part of the ceremony was performed by Bro . Rooke , P . M ., & c , in his very impressive and correct manner . The lodge was now worked down to the first degree , and Mr . John Charles Seidenstriker , who had been duly
elected , was admitted , and initiated into Masonry , the ceremony being correctly performed by the W . M . The accounts whicli had been audited were presented and adopted , and showed a very good balance in the hands of the Treasurer . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren spent an agreeable hour at the refreshment board .
SCOTLAND . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Mark , No . 102 . —The 104 th annual festival of Lodge St . Mark , 102 , was celebrated on the 7 th instant , in the North British Imperial Hotel . Bro . Thomas Ilalket , R . W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Veitch , D . M . ; W . M . Robertson , S . M . ; W . J . Hamilton , R . W . M . 354 ; Miller , R . W . M . 413 ; and J . P . Mitchell , Secretary 102 . Amongst those present
were Bros . Baird , R . W . M . 36 / t ; Alex . Bain , R . W . M . 103 ; T . Granger , R . W . M . 117 ; M'Intyre , R . W . M . 333 ; A . M . Wright , S . W . 103 ; Andrew Hunter , G . J . Smith , W . A . Baillie . and Gillies , P . M . 103 . After supper Bro . Ilalket intimated that it had been arranged that Major Barbor was to have been with them , and to be presented with a Past Master ' s gold jewel . The Major ,
however , had written a letter from Dublin stating that he was unable to leave that place to attend the festival , as he was confined to his house , and would not be out for some days . A letter of apology had also been received from Bro . Haddow . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , and the brethren called from labour to refreshment , R . W . M . Ilalket proposed "The Queen and
the Craft , " "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " and "The Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland . " Bro . Hamilton , who belonged to a lodge in Ireland , replied to thc last toast . The R . W . M ., in proposing the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , said that the proficiency ofthe P . G . Lodge was an index ofthe proficiency of Masonry in the province . He did not know when the
P . G . Lodge was in such good working order as it was at present . They might look upon the election of Bro . M . Neilson as a new era in the history of Masonry in thc province . His appointment had given great satisfaction to the brethren . Bro . Gillies , with whose name the toast was coupled , replied to thc toast . Bro . Mitchell proposed "The Lord Provost , Magistrates , and Town Council of
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Glasgow . " Bro . Veitch , in submitting "Masonry all over the world , " said that their Order was indeed a noble one , and craved every true Mason's earnest prayer that success might prevail wherever the banner of Masonry was unfurled . If all men were Freemasons , war , oppression , and slavery would be banished , and peace and goodwill would emanate from every heart . Let them manifest
their principles—be true to one another—that Masonry all over the world might be successful . It could not fail to be so if they embodied Masonic principles in Masonic conduct . ( Applause . ) The R . W . M ., in proposing "The Lodge St . Mark , 102 , " said that these annual meetings might be looked on as points from which they could take a retrospective view of the work of the past and obtain
useful lessons for their guidance in the . future . The only documents from which they had any data from the time of the formation of the lodge were the charter and their rollbook . From these they obtained a very good view of how the work was conducted during the first thirty years of the existence of the lodge . Though the members at that time were not in the habit of taking minutes such as
was done now—this did not arise from carelessness . It was rather that the secret character of the lodge might be better maintained . At the beginning of the roll-book there was ample proof of this . A complete copy of the rules , 33 in number , was inscribed there . From these rules many useful lessons were got . The R . W . M . gave
an interesting summary of these rules , and concluded by saying that a complete list of the Masters of the lodge from the time of its formation was obtainable . The toast was drunk with all honours . Other toasts suitable to the occasion followed . The lodge was closed in the usual manner . The proceedings were throughout very harmonious .
KILBARCHAN .- Lodge of St . Barchan , No . 156 . —The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held here on Friday evening , the 4 th inst . In the absence of Bro . O . G . Macgregor , R . W . M ., who was prevented by indisposition from being present , Bro . William Pmdon , S . M .., presided . The other office-bearers present were Bros . Alex .
Grant , S . W . ; J . Robertson , J . W . ; Andrew Grant , S . D . ; R . Inglis , J . D . ; J . Clark , Treas ., and J . Gray , Sec . After the usual routine of business was gone through , the brethren proceeded to distribute presents of money to several old and infirm adherents of the Lodge . This closed the proceedings of the meeting ,
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ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . Rose of Denmark Chapter , No . 975 . —The fifth anniversary meeting of this Chapter was held on Saturday , thc 5 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew-bridge , and was numerously attended . Coinp . A . A . Pendlebury , M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . Terry , P . Z . as H . ; G . Powell , J . , * Brett , Little , and Buss , P . Z . ' s , opened the
Chapter . In the course of the evening , Bros . J . B . Poole , W . M ., 27 ; T . Shepherd , S . W ., 27 ; E . Collins , 733 ; D . A . Chudleigh , 177 , and G . Everett , 177 , were exalted . Comps . J . Newton and T . Shortland were accepted as joining members , after which Comps . Powell was installed as H ., and Tanner as J . The Z .-elect ., Comp . W . P . Smith being unfortunately unable to attend , through
severe illness . The officers invested were : —Comps . Little , E . ; Price , N . ; Dodd , P . S . ; Walford , istAsst . ; Quilty , 2 nd Asst . ; Tinkler , D . C . ; Longhurst , C . S . When the Chapter was closed , thirty-one Companions sat down to a magnificent banquet , one worthy in every respect of the high reputation of Comp . Banks as a caterer , and the utmost good feeling prevailed throughout the
evening . Comp . Pendlebury was presented with a splendid P . Z . ' s jewel for his past services . We may also add that the musical abilities of our esteemed Comp ., Charles Braid , were evinced on this occasion , much to the gratification of all present . Comps . W . Mann , P . Z . 186 ; B . P . Todd , P . Z ., 382 ; M . Edwards 186 , and W . Ashby , honoured the Chapter as visitors , and expreised their delight at its continued prosperity .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . Carnanron Mark Lodge , No . 7 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . The following brethren were proposed by M . W . Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal , Grand Alaster ; seconded by V . W . Bro . F . Binckes , G . S ., were
elected joining members * . Bros , the Right Hon . the Earl of Limerick , a Mark Master under the Irish Constitution ; Theodore Mansel Talbot , late of the Carnarvon Lodge ; Capt . Alex . Wm . Adair ( P . P . Grand Master , Somerset ) , late of the Bon Accord Lodge . Bro . R . W . Edis was ballotted for , and on being elected was advanced to the degree of Mark Master .
The Southwark Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 22 . — This old and well established Mark lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at thc Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . The lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . Meggy . The minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballots were unanimous in favour of the admission of all the candidates for advancement , Bro . John Thomas Moss , W . M . No .
169 , being in attendance , was regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable degree of a Mark Master Mason . The ceremony being beautifully rendered by Bro . T . Meggy , who presided as the VV . M . , supported in the Wardens' chairs by Bros . IT . Massey and W . H . Warr . The other officers doing their work well . The lodge was duly closed , refreshment followed labour , and a few hours were pleasantly spent in social enjoyment . -