Red Cross Of Constantine.

LEICESTER . —Byzantine Conclave ( No . 44 ) . — The regular assembly of this conclave was held at Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , on the 18 th ult . The conclave was opened ; in Imperial form by Sir Knig ht S . S . Partridge , K . G . C ., M . P . S . A . College of Viceroys was opened with

the assistance of 111 . Sir Knight Kelly , Int . General for the Midland Counties ; V . E . Sir Knig hts G . Toller , P . S . ; Clement Stretton , Hon . P . S ., and M . P . S . elect , and the Rev . W . Langley , Hon . P . S . The grade of V . E . was conferred upon Sir Knight Baines , V . E . elect , and by

permission of the Grand Sov ., on Sir Knights Dr . Hunt , and J . C . Duncombe- Bro . R . Ward and J . H . Shaw were admitted , and installed in due form , by the M . P . S ., Sir Knight Toller giving the historical oration , and 111 . Sir Knight Kelly the charge . The ceremony of

enthronement was dispensed with , Sir Knight Clement Stretton ; M . P . S . elect , being an Hon . Past Sov . of the Premier Conclave of England . The M . P . S ., having taken his seat , proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : —Sir Knights Rev . Langley , H . P . ; W . Weare , Sen . Gen . ;

W . Sculthorpe , Jun . Gen ., and Treasurer ; J . T . Thorp , and R . Waite , Aides ; Clement Edwin Stretton , Recorder ; Boughton Smith , Prefect ; C . Wilkinson , Standard Bearer ; A . K . Baines , Organist ; C . McBride , Herald ; C . Bembridge and T . Dunn , Sentinels . There were also present

Sir Knights A . Palmer , J . Edmunds , T . Ouin , and C . A . Spencer . The labours of the evening being ended , the conclave was closed in Imperial form , and the Sir Knig hts were called to refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The Int .

Gen ., Sir Knight Kelley , " being received with the enthusiasm which it merited ; and in proposing the toast of " The Past Sovereigns , " the M . P : S . passed a high eulogium upon Sir Knight Partridge , P . S ., for the able manner in which he had ruled over the conclave during the past year . Eloquent speeches were made by Sir Knights

F . J . Bairns , V . E ., and Dr . Hunt , Hon . V . E ., expressive of their appreciation of their newly received honours . Sir Knight Ward responded on behalf of the newly installed companions , and the Sentinel ' s toast brought the evening to a close . The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by the musical talent of Sir Knights A . H . Bains , Dr . Hunt , and J . T . Thorpe .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . — St . Mungo Encampment held their regular monthly meeting on Monday , June 1 . 5 th , in St . Mark's Hall , Sir Knight Robert Bell ; M . N . C ., presiding , assisted by Sir Knights G . W . Wheeler , Recorder , Acting Prelate ; McClanachan , CC . ; G . McAlister , S . C . ;

G . McKenzie , J . C . ; T . Bates . T . ; J . McLeish , S . W . ; and S . Scott , M . Applications for admission were read from Comp . Thomas J . Smillie , Chap . 50 ; J . H . Miller , Chap . ; o ; Captain T . H . Ellis , Chap . 6 9 ; and T . Blackwood , Chap . 69 . They were then introduced , and duly

created Knights of the Temple . There was a good attendance of the Knights , and a visitor , Sir Knight George Adams , of the English Constitution , No . 93 ; Bombay , who expressed himself highly pleased with the working of the encampment .

CLYDE LODGE . —An emergency meeting was held at the Hall , 170 , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday , June 16 , Bro . D . Downie , R . W . M ., presiding . Bro . f . McGennis , S . W . ; T . Stewart , J . W . ; T . Harper , T . ; J . Morton , Sec . There were four candidates for initiation , the R . W . M .

admitting them in a very impressive manner . The lodge having been raised , a request was preferred from the Lodge Union , 332 , for a candidate of theirs to be passed along with those of their lodge . This was cheerfully granted , the

R . W . M . asking the Depute Master of Union to work the degree . The lodge was subsequently raised to the sublime degree , and Bro . Pash raised four brothers to the dignity of Master Masons .

ST . MUNGO LODGE ( NO . 27 ) . —A meeting was held in St . Mark ' s Hall on the 18 th , B > -o . Dugald Butler , R . W . M ., in the chair . The business consisted of a passing , and a raising , which , at the request of the R . W . M ., was

Scotland.

admirably performed by Bro . W . B . Pattison , the indefatigable Secretary of the lodge . There was also a variety of formal lodge business transacted , including arrangements for an excursion of the members . PARTICK . —Lodge St . Mary ' s ( No . 117 ) held

the monthly meeting in their own Hall , on Wednesday , June the 17 th . In the absence from town of Bro . A . Wylie , R . W . M ., the lodge was opened by Bro . T . Bain , one of the Past Masters , Bros . D . Peacock , S . W . ; T . Lennard , acting J . W . ; T . Grainger , P . M ., acting S . D . There

was a good attendance of members , and several visitors , amongst whom we observed Bros . W . Bassett , Curry , Wheeler , from Glasgow , and Provost Caldwell . Bro : Bereland , in a very careful manner , then initiated Messrs . Mac-Gregor and Colquhoun into the Order ; Bro . and

Brunton , I . P . M ., then assumed the chair , some lodge business was transacted , including the ordering of a new silk banner . The lodge was then called to refreshment , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been heartily responded tothe Master expressed the pleasure

, they felt at seeing once more their old friend Provost Caldwell , who had been so near death ' s door since he last was amongst them . His health having been enthusiastically drank , Bro . Caldwell said it gave him great p leasure to be once more amongst them , it was about 50 years since

he paid his first visit to Partick St . Mary ' s , and while he was spared , he hoped still occasionally to have the pleasure of coming amongst them . He then in a manner that m any a younger brother might envy , contributed to the harmony of the evening by singing an excellent song . We

may here sar , that Bro . Bryde on the harmonium also did good service . Bro . T . Bain , P . M ., proposed the " Last Laid Stones" which was suitably acknowledged . The R . W . M ., in a highl y eulogistic speech , gave " The Healths of Bros . Bassett and Wheeler " as the representatives of

The Masonic News and Freemason . Both brethren suitably acknowledged the compliment , and Bro . Wheeler proposed " Prosperity to Lodge Partick St . Mary ' s . " Bro . Brunton , I . P . M ., thanked the brother for the flattering way in which he had spoken of the working of

the lodge , although outside of the great City of Glasgow , they tried to keep up with their brethren , not only in working , but in those virtues of charity and brotherly love that should distinguish all Masons . The final toast was then given , all departing well p leased with the evening ' s labours .

Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

BRO . WILLIAM PRESTON AND THE "GRAND LODGE OF ALL ENGLAND , " HELD AT YORK . The well known Masonic Historian , Bro . Preston , was a member virtually of the above Grand Lodge , seeing that he accepted office in the "Grand Lodge , south ofthe Trent" ( Lodge of Antiquity and others , at the time of Preston ' s

secession from Grand Lodge with his friends ) which was an offspring of the York Masons . Added to which his name occurs in the records as a visitor once , and the main portion in his " Illustrations , " which refers to York Masonry , was obtained from the letters sent by the Grand Secretary , ( York ) to him and others during the

secession . In my " History of Freemasonry at York , " ( Kingston Masonic Annual ) , and in ' •Mackay ' s National Freemason" Oct . 1872 , I have communicated all that has so far been

discovered on the subject . Doubtless the investigations of Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , M . A ., will still further increase our knowledge , and our able brother has my best wishes that they may so end . W . J . HUGHAN .

The Lebanon Chapter No . 1326 , was consecrated , at the Lion Hotel , Hampton , yesterday , Comp . J . T . Moss , was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . S . Wickens , H . ; and Comp . W . Hammond , J . A report of the proceedings will be given in our next .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

The Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall will be held at the Freemasons' Hall , Bodmin , on Tuesday , July 7 , 1 S 74 , at ten a . m . At twelve o ' clock the brethren will walk in procession to the church , where a sermon is to be preached by

the Rev . Alfred H . Ferris , Prov . G . C . After the service the procession will be reformed , and return to the Freemasons' Hall , when the Prov : Grand Officers will be appointed , and the remaining business of the Province concluded .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk will be held at the Town Hall , Lowestoft , on Monday , the < 5 th day of July . The Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened punctually at 12 . 30 by the R . W . Bro . the Right

Honble . Lord Waveney , P . G . M ., assisted by the W . Bro . the Rev . E . I . Lockwood , M . A ., D . P . G . M . The Finance Board will meet at the Masonic Hall , Lowestoft , at TO . 30 . Thebrethren will attend divine service in St . Margaret ' s Church

at two o ' clock . Banquet at 4 . 30 , at the Public Hall , London Road . The Prov . G . S . W . will move that a committee be appointed by Provincial

Grand Lodge to carry out a scheme for the better organization of the Masonic Charities of the Province , with a view of securing unity of action in the election of candidates .

The Provincial Grand Lodge for London and the Metropolitan Counties , of the Royal Order of Scotland , will be held at 33 Golden Square , on the and July , when the Knights Companions of the R . S . Y . C . S . meet in council , and several

distinguished brethren will be advanced and promoted . The late Dr . Oliver had a great opinion of this order , which he believed to be of

undoubted antiquity . The ceremony is very quaint and interesting , and is supposed to be the original of the ancient investiture of the Order of the Thistle .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , held at Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , by Bro . G . W . Verry , P . M . and Preceptor , on Friday , July 3 rd , commencing at 7 p . m . punctually .

The Salisbury Lodge of Instruction has adjourned their meetings till the 30 th September . ; The following circular has been sent to the Stewards of the Anniversary Festival ofthe Girls ' School : —

" Office , < , Freemasons' Hall ,

Great Queen Street , W . C , " 22 nd June , 1874 . " I am requested by the Girls of this Institution to thank you ( as one of the Board

of Stewards at the late Anniversary Festival ) , for the very kind gift of Twenty-five Guineas from the balance remaining in hand , to defray the expense of a day ' s holiday at the Crystal Palace , and I have to inform you that Monday ,

2951 inst ., is the day fixed , when they hope to have the pleasure of meeting you there to witness them enjoying their holiday .

" I am , Dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , " R . WENTWORTH LITTLE , " Secretary .

" Tickets for a cold Collation and Tea , 3 s . od . each , may be obtained fiom me prior to the 27 th inst . "

On the nth inst ., a large party of ladies and brethren , mostly supporters of the institution , visited the aged inhabitants of the asylum at Croydon .

HOLLOWAY ' OINTMENT AND PILLS . —BAD L EGS . —• Any unnatural discharge from the skin is at all times disagreeable , but in hot weather it becomes irritatingsometimes offensive . Bad legs , old wounds , scrofula , and scorbutic eruptions are cooled , soothed , and cured by Holloway ' s Ointment . It at once arrests all diseases ot the surface by purifying and regulating the circulation in

their neighbourhood , by giving energy to the nerves o £ the affected part , and by expelling all poisonous and noxious matters . It ejects the seeds of all virulent eruptions and ulcerations , and thus confers no partial or temporary boon , but a complete and permanent cure . By means of these remedies all sufferers may aim at attaining health , and will invariably succeed . —ADVT >