Mark Masonry.

duties were conscientiously carried out by him . He had been asked to install their W . M ., and hailed the opportunity of coming to Woolwich , and installing such a good and worthy Mason as Bro . Hayes was . He also thanked them for making him an honorary member of the lodge , in which he had always taken a great interest , and its prosperity would always be a cause of rejoicing to him , and also to their esteemed Prov . Grand Master . Bro . Spinks

was then presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel , for which he returned thanks ; and , after five guineas had been voted to his list for the Mark Benevolent Fund , the lodge was closed in due form . The banquet was held at Bro . Capon ' s , the Earl of Chatham Arms , Thomas-street , at which the following brethren , besides those above mentioned , sat down : Comps . W . A . Weston , P . M ., P . G . J . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . M .,

P . P . G . M . O . Kent ; C . H . Canning , F . Reed , D . C . Capon , P . P . G . O . Kent ; W . R . Arnold , E . Denton , W . M . 44 , P . P . G . Stwd . Kent . ; and W . Richey , G . O . ( Cons'antine ) . The usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Cummings responded for that of " The D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and , in so doing , said that Mark Masonry was making the most

rapid strides ; during the past year no less than 10 new lodges had been consecrated , and over 400 brethren had been advanced . He trusted before long to have the great pleasure of seeing a member of that lodge a Grand Officer , and that , at least , there would never be a Grand Officer wanted in Kent to respond for the toast of the Grand Lodge of England and its officers . In giving the toast of "The P . G . M . of Kent , Bro .

Robinson , " the W . M . deeply regretted the indisposition of that esteemed brother , and trusted that he would soon be restored to health , so that he might still keep on with the good work for Masonry , especially Mark Masonry , that had so long and so honourably distinguished his career . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The D . P . G . M . M . and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " spoke in eulogistic terms of the splendid manner in which the

D . P . G . M . had that day carried out the duties of Installing Officer , and trusted that now Bro . Cummings was an honorary member he would come among them as often as he could . They must not expect too much of that brother , because his duties were so many ; but they loved to see him among them , and hear his eloquent working . He asked them to drink the toast heartily , so as to show their sense of the services rendered that day by Bro . Cummings .

Bro . Cummings , in the course of a lengthy and eloquent response , said that the Province of Kent was in the very front as regards its Charity , being the only Vice-Patron in the kingdom on the Mark Benevolent Fund . Last year they took up the largest list that had ever been taken up at any anniversary of the Fund since its formation . The amount contributed to the Fund the previous year was £ 1710 , and this year they wanted to make up the sum to

at least £ 2000 . He himself was going up as a Steward ; but knowing that their Immediate Past Master , Bro . Spinks , was going up also , he would not trespass upon his grounds in that respect . After heartily thanking them for the toast , he said he could not sit down without proposing " The Health of their esteemed W . M . " Those who knew Bro . Hayes must feel the greatest pleasure at seeing him in the chair , and he felt sure no one had more merited the

esteem of the brethren than had Bro . Hayes . 1 hat esteem was fully shared both by him , Bro . Cummings , and also by Bro , Robinson . He knew that Bro . Hayes had a good year of office before him , and heartily wished that favouring gales would waft them into the harbour of prosperity . The Worshipful Master , in response , said he felt that they were taking him very largely on trust , but they might depend upon it he would try to prove worthy of their

confidence , and do all in his power , supported and assisted by them , to sustain the reputation of the Excelsior Lodge . He trusted that at the end of his year of office he should hand down the warranto his successor as pure and unsullied as he had received it . He would not take up their time longer , but would try to prove worthy of their kindness by works , rather than by words . "The Past Masters " was the next toast , and in response ,

Bro . Spinks thanked them for their hearty support of him on his Stewardship for the Mark Benevolent Fund . The list just sent round the table showed the handsome sum of 1 C 3 5 s . < 5 d ., and that , for so few , was a good augury of the success of his Stewardship . He felt that the Fund did the greatest good for the greatest number , at the smallest expense , and therefore felt a great pleasure in supporting it . On his own behalf , and that of the Past Masters , he

cordially thanked them . Bro . Weston also briefly responded . Bro . Brooks responded for " The Initiate , " and trusted by perseverance to become a good and useful member of the Mark Degree . Bros . Denton and Richey responded for " The Visitors . " A special toast was accorded Bro . Penfold , to whom all due honour was given for his earnest and unswerving labour in maintaining the lodge at a very critical moment

of its existence ; and when that brother rose to respond he was cheered right lustily . Bro . Coupland responded for "The Treasurer , " and Bros . Palmer and Moulds for " The Officers . " Bro . Jolly returned thanks for "The Masonic Press , " and after the Host , Bro . Capon , had been complimented upon his handsome catering , the proceedings , which had been interspersed with some good songs and recitations , were brought to a close .

Telegraphic addresses ( Inland ) for the Freemason Printing and Publishing Works — "Freemason , London . " For Jewels , Clothing , Furniture , Banners , & c , & c . — " Kenning , London . " Prince Albert Victor of Wales has accepted Bro . the Lord Mayor's invitation to be present at the Colonial and Indian Dinner , which will take place on Tuesday , the 29 th inst .

Mr . J . S . Wood , who originated and organised cu . ? ^{ r rl , she , ^ T . " a , "T Shaksperean Show '_ ' at the Royal Albert Hall , and other successful shows in London , chiefly on behalf of charitable Institutions , has been appointed General Manager of the new National Agricultural Hall at Kensington . The vast buildings , which cover four acres out of the 12 acres owned by the company , are rapidly approaching completion , and several novel shows are already being arranged .

Scotland

Scotland

PROPOSED NEW MASONIC HALL IN STIRLING . Operations are being vapidly pushed forward in clearing out the site at the lower end of High-street for the new Masonic Hall , the foundation stone of which is to be laid to-morrow ( Saturdav ) . The occasion will be taken

advantage of for a Masonic demonstration , when it is expected there will be a large turn-out both of brethren and general Public . The members of the local lodge , St . John ' s , No . 9 , will be present in full force , along with deputations from the provincial lodges . The following brethren have , we understand , intimated their intention to be present : Bros , the Marquis of Breadalbane , P . G . M . of Perthshire East ; Colonel Campbell , Governor of the

General Prison , Perth , R . W . M . of Lodge No . 122 , Perth ; Captain Middleton , R . W . M . of Lodge Ancient , No . 30 , Stirling ; Captain Dundas , of Dalchonzie ; T . G . Graham Stirling , of Strowan , R . W . M . of Lodge St . Kessack ' s , Comrie ; George Christie , of Southfield , D . P . G . M . of Stirlingshire ; D . Murray Lyon , Secretary to the Grand Lodge of Scotland ; James Brown , P . G . S . of Stirlingshire ; A . P . Dick Cleland , R . W . M . of LodgeAbercrombie , Bridere

of Allan ; and others . As the space available for the public on the site of the hall is somewhat limited , it is intended to erect a grand stand capable of accommodating 500 persons , admission to which can be obtained at a nominal charge . The brethren will assemble in the Reading Room at

two o clock , and after being marshalled by Col . Stirling , of Kippendavie , R . W . M ., and preceded by the volunteer band , they will march to the site of the hall . Bro . Colonel Stirling will there lay the foundation-stone in accordance with Masonic ritual .

The R . W . M . will then be presented with the silver trowel used upon the occasion , after which the brethren will dine together in the Reading Room . The architect for the building is Mr . M'Lean , Stirling , and the new hall will , when completed , form a handsome and subtantial building .

Egypt.

Egypt .

CAIRO . —Bulwer Lodge ( No . 1068 . )—The usual regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Saturday , 15 th ult ., Bro . Capt . Williams Freeman , VV . M ., in the chair , and the following brethren were present : Bros . W . P . M . Spence , acting S . W . ; M . S . Elliott , R . E ., J . W . ; T . Fen ' ton , I . G . ; Sergt .-Major Vincent , Secretary ; HornsteinS . D . ;

, H . Scott , J . D . ; F . Hooper , Organist ; Popodapolo , Tyler ; and 25 other brethren .. Adjt .-Major Schalck and Conductor Josiah Saunders were initiated into the mysteries " of Freemasonry . Bros . Gregory , Hammer , and Charm an were passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then drew the attention of the brethren to the great loss that the lodge would sustain on the

departure of the brethren of the 19 th ( Princess of Wales ' Own ) Hussars , and he took that opportunity of thanking them for their prompt attendance and for the manner they had at all times assisted him in Masonic duties , and in wishing them God speed he was certain that they would be as assiduous in their next lodge as they had been in the

Bulwer Lodge . Bro . Fenton , J . W . 19 th ( P . VV . O . ) Hussars , thanked the W . M . for the very flattering manner in which he had spoken of the brethren of the 19 th ( P . W . O . ) Hussars , and trusted that wherever he went he would be able to work in such a manner as to deserve to be mentioned by the

W . M . He concluded by saying he would never forget his mother lodge—the Bulwer . Bros . Withers and Ward also responded in brief but suitable terms .

The accounts to 31 st May were then read , showing a balance of assets over liabilities of £ 77 3 s . 9 d . The W . M . said the balance of accounts , considering that during the past five months a complete set of clothing for the lodge and two P . M . ' s jewels were purchased , was

extremely satisfactory , and it was to a great extent due to the indefatigable zeal of their worthy Treasuier , P . M . Spence , that such a satisfactory account had been placed before the lodge . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren then retired to the banqueting room , and spent some time in pleasant and social Masonic converse .

Malta.

Malta .

VALETTA . —Wayfarers Lodge ( No . 1926 , E . C)—The installation meeting of this young , but flourishing , lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Friday , the nth inst . There were present Bros . W . Kingston , D . G . M . ; R . H . Bullock , D . D . G . M . ; Watson , P . D . D . G . M . ; S gond , D . G . Treas . ; Starkey , D . G . Sec . ; Stanley , P D . G . Reg . ; Pariente , P . D . G . J . W . ; Lippett , P . D . G . I . G . ; D . Cooper , P . M ., Leinster Lodge , I . C ; and W .

Stephens , W . M . Leinster Lodge , l . C ; also many officers , members , and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Montgomery , D . G . S . W ., when the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Pearce and Clarke were unanimously elected joining members , and Bros . Jordan , Pitman , and Calder raised to the Third Degree in the

W . M . ' s usually impressive manner . The W . M . then vacated the chair , which Bro . Kingston assumed , and Bro . H . J . Harnack , the W . M . elect , was presented for installation . The csremony was peiformed by the D . G . M . most effectively . The newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . James Montgomery , I . P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Morris , S . W . ; F . Gardiner , J . W . ; R . Reynolds , Sec ; H . B . Wingrove , S . D . ; f . McKav .

J . D . ; W . Hirst , Org . ; G . Bashford , I . G . ; David and S . Smith , Stwds . ; and Beck , Tyler . Bro . Watson addressed the VV . M ., Wardens , officers , and brethren generally in the impressive manner peculiar to him . Bros . Carlaw and McKerrow were unanimously elected members of the Permanent Committee , and in a like manner Bro . Bridle was elected a member of the Masonic Hall Committee . At the request of the I . P . M ., a Secretary's jewel was presented , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , by the

Malta.

D . G . M . to Bro , Pocock , the late Secretary , in recognition of the many and invaluable services he had rendered to the lodge . Bro . Pocock ( who is leaving the Island in a few days ) in a most feeling speech thanked the brethren for this kind appreciation of his services . A few items of general business havinglbeen concluded , the lodge was closed in the usual mannerand the brethren

, adjourned to an excellent supper , which reflected great credit upon Bro . Beck , to whom was entirely due the immense success which attended this part of the meeting . A musical programme was carried out , much to the satisfaction of all present . The nth June , 1886 , will long be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to take part in this excellently-arranged , and most ably carried out , installation meeting .

Masonic Exhibition Of Curiosities, &C, At Shanklin, Isle Of Wight.

MASONIC EXHIBITION OF CURIOSITIES , & c , AT SHANKLIN , ISLE OF WIGHT .

This Exhibition will be held under the patronage of the R . W . Prov . G . M . of Hants and Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , G . S . D . of England . The Prov . G . Master has kindly expressed his intention of interesting

himself to obtain exhibits from his province , while Bro . j . E . Le Feuvre will be a large contributor , sending a complete list of all Books of Constitutions , exhibited for the first time in their entirety . From the lists already sent in , together with those promised to be forwarded , there will probably be 1000 exhibits . There can be but little doubt this will form one of the greatest attractions ever open

to the public in the Isle of Wight , and few Masons within reasonable distance will probably miss seeing it . The W . M . of the Chine Lodge , Bro . Alfred Greenham , hopes those brethren who have not answered his appeal , will do so not later than the first week in July , as the catalogue is being arranged , and Bro . W . J . Hughan has kindly consented to append archaeological notes .

The following circular has been issued by the W . M . of the Chine Lodge , Bro . Greenham : — " 3 , Alexandra Terrace , "Shanklin , June , 188 C . " My Dear Sir and Brother , " It is our intention to hold , in the month of August , an Exhibition of Masonic Curiosities , & c , in " The Chalet , "

situated in the picturesque and beautiful grounds of Rylstone , overlooking the sea and Shanklin Chine , kindly lent by Madame Spartali . " I should esteem it a great kindness if you would lend us any article of Masonic interest , of which every care would be taken . " Bro . George Kenning , of Little Britain , London , E . C , has kindly offered to receive and forward all articles sent to him .

" Should 1 be favoured with your help , a list , at once , ol all articles you may place at our disposal would , oblige , as the catalogue will take time to arrange . " The following members of Chine Lodge make themselves guarantors for the safe custody and return of all exhibits : — " The Lord of the Manor of Shanklin , Bro . F . White-Popham . J . P .

" Bro . Geo . H . R . Dabbs , M . D ., F . R . C . S ., P . M . No . 1 S 84 . „ Wm . White , C . C ., London . „ Francis Newman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . „ J- McQueen , P . M ., W . M . Enoch . No . 11 . „ M . Linlield , P . M . „ Capt . Whitehill . ' „ Alfred Greenham , W . M .

„ John Bailey , I . P . M . „ Francis Cooper , P . M . „ Wm . Judd , S . W . ,, Frank Rayner , J . W . „ George Avery , Chaplain . „ L . Colenutt , Secretary . „ C . H . Moorman , S . D .

„ A . F . Swayne , J . D . „ W . Deeks , D . C „ 1 . W . Cantelow , I . G . „ VV . Thompson , Steward . ,, A . H . Brown . "The lodge in its corporate capacity will also be

responsible . " I cannot allow this opportunity to pass without assuring you of the valuable assistance I have received , in every way , from Bro . Geo . Taylor , P . G . Secretary of Worcester , to whom I am deeply indebted for the information to make this Exhibition a success . " Trusting 1 shall receive your kind help , " I remain , Sir and Brother , "Yours fraternally ,

"ALFRED GREENHAM , W . M . "The carriage and cost of packing will be cheerfully paid by us . "

The Approaching Boys' School Festival.

THE APPROACHING BOYS' SCHOOL FESTIVAL .

The holding of one of our Masonic Festivals at a distance from head-quarters makes it necessary there should be a somewhat more elaborate code of arrangements than usual . The nature of these arrangements for Wednesday next , when the Boys' School Festival will be held in the

Roval Pavilion , Brighton , is fully described in a kind of programme issued from the offices of the Institution , C , Freemasons' Hall . But we may state briefly that the Dome and the whole of the large suite of rooms in the Pavilion have been reserved for the use of those taking part in the celebration , the Festival being in the Dome , and the rooms for the Stewards—who will have an ante-room especially reserved for them—ladies—for whom exclusive private

drawing-rooms will be set apart—and the brethren generally . Light refreshments , such as tea , coffee , & c , will be served during the evening , while hats and poats will be taken charge of by attendants at rooms adjacent to the entrance . The Band of the Institution , under Bandmaster Whan , will play on the lawn during the afternoon and dinner . Smoking will be allowed in the proper rooms ; but it is strictly prohibited in the Dome . Brethren and ladies will appear in morning dress , the former without Masonic clothing or jewels , the Stewards '