Craft Masonry.

business first , but the W . M . asked "How about my work in the Empress Lodge ? " He ( Bro . Imre Kiralfy ) answered that he would do the best he could , and he tru sted the members would accept him in his son ' s place . They would understand the enormous amount of work hehad to do just now—three weeks before the ooening of the Exhibition at Earl's Court—but he " had carried out the W . M . ' s duties to the best of his ability . He was anxious to initiate his own son and for that reason he was not sorry his other son , the W . M ., was in America . He would next give the toast of " The

Initiates . " Their Iodge was glad to receive new members and were fortunate in receiving four worthy initiates that evening . The initiates would not at first properly appreciate the Brotherhood into which they had been admitted , but he could tell them it was founded upon tbe noblest ideas of humanity , brotherly love and affection , such as did rot exist in any other society in the world . Ha had been a Mason f Jr 32 years , having been initiated in Glasgow in 1 S 6 S , and when he went to America and w as received in such a cordial way he saw what a fine thing Masonry was .

Bio . Griffin sang the Entered Apprentice ' s song , and the four initiates suitably responded to the toast . Bro . Sir J . Dimsdale , P . G . Treas ., proposed "Ths Visitors , " and said they had endeavoured to . show the visiting brethren the religious ceremonies—for religious they were if properly carried out as they had been by the W . M . in the chair . They were a

young lodge , their inception only dating back a few years , but theyhad endeavoured as far as in them lay to carry out the very best principles and traditions of the Craft , and he hoped they were not backward in the " Fourth " Degree . One of the principal virtues of Masonry was Charity , and few men had carried that out more thoroughly or more consistently than Bro . A . J . Thomas , whose name he would couple with the toast , fie would also include Bro . Bayliss , a very conscientious and excellent Mason .

Bro . A . J . Thomas , P . M . 91 , responded , remarking that became to that lodge so frequently that he was apt to forget he was a visitor . Bro . Bayliss followed , thanking the lodge for its cordial reception . Bros . Maitland Coffin , I . P . M . ; Sir J . Dimsdale , P . G . Treas . ; and J . Dimsdale , P . M ., answered for "The Past Masters . " "The Officers " was subsequently honoured , including a special vote of thanks to Bro . Coleman for his valuable services whilst acting as Secretary .

Thomas Railing Lodge , No . 2508 . . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Roebuck Hotel , Buckhurst Hill , on Saturday , the 21 st inst . The lodge was consecrated on the ist May , 1894 , and is consequently six years old . From its accurate and splendidworking , the lodge deserves to increase , promise of which is foreshadowed by four nominations being made oh this occasion . Bro . Thomas Railing , P . A . G . D . C , Treasurer of the lodge , was

present . The new W . M ., Bro . Percy Griffith , was installed by his own brother—Bro . Frank Griffith , I . P . M . —in a most impressive manner . The guests included Bros . T . W . Allsop , P . P . G . D . Bucks ; E . H . Bramley , P . M , 957 ; Campbell Wynne , W . M . 13 S 3 ; John Gawthrop , I . P . M . 1706 ; F . King , 1056 ; John Clarke , 222 S ; H . D . Howe , 134 ; J . Robinson , 235 ; and others . The musical arrangements were exceedingly good , under the direction of Bro . C . H . Kemoline . P . P . G . O .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192 . A regular meeting of this chapter was held on the iSth instant at the Cannon-street Hotel , E . C , when there were present Comps . Thomas Cohu , M . E . Z . ; William Baker , H . j S . M . Banker , P . Z ., as J . ; F . D . Rees Copestick . P . Z ., S . E . ; D . Ringrose , S . N . ; Walter T . Fisher , P . S . ; T . E . Biddlecombe , P . Z . ; W . Haynes Dunn , P . Z . ; F . Hughes , P . Z . ; James Collins , Albert Fergusson , T . B .. Cohu , and G . Couchman , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . G . W . Speth , M . E . Z ., 1503 ; G . Gwinn , 1716 ; and Brough , 174 .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The report of the By-Laws Revision Committee , after one slight suggested alteration was made , was received and adopted . A ballot was then taken for the admission of Bro . Thos . Blunden Cohu , of Royal Arthur Lodge , No . 1360 , son of the greatly estermed M . E . Z ., and being unanimous in his favour , he was duly exalted , Comps .

Banker as M . E . Z ., William Baker , H ., and Copestick as ] , giving the respective addresses . Two candidates were proposed for next meeting . There being no further business the chapter was closed , and the meeting adjourned . 1 he companions then had supper , followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , inters [ ersed by singing and recitations by some of thc companions present , the M . E . Z . ably presiding . ¦

In responding lo the toast of "The Exaltee , " Como . T . B . Cohu expressed the very great pleasure it gave him to become a member of that chapter , and he felt sur ? he should be quite at home amongst them , as he was surprised and pleased on receiving his summons , and reading the names of the members , to find that he was personally acquainted with the great maj-iihv ol them , many being very intimate iiisndi . lie was deeply impressed by the beautiful ceremony , and hoped to prove himself a worthy member , and in due time to win their love and esteem , as his father , the M . E . Z ., had done .

Royal Alfred Chapter , No . 777 . A convocation of thisrhapter was held at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on Wednesday , the iSlh inst . Present : Coir ps . E . Miles , ME / .. ; Alfred Gibbs , H . ; F . Prowse , P . Z ., as J . ; E . II . G . Crowdy , P . Z ., Tieas . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P / .., ' - ' cribe E . ; Richard tye , P . Z ., P . G . T . ; R . F Gould , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . j and H . G . Herbert . The fnl ' owing wf re elected as the officers lor the ensuing year : Comos . A . Gibbs

, M . E . Z ; T . P . Whalely , II . ; Thc Rev . J . A . Arn » n Tait , J . ; E . G . le Crowdy , P . Z ., Trras . j J . B . S . Lancaster , P . / ., S . K . ; H . J . Herbert , S . N . ; W . Macklin , P . S . ; G . H . Robinson , ist A . S . ; W . H . Jacques , 2 nd A S . ; and G . J . Hoare , Janitor . Tie companions afterwards dii . ed together .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary Preceptory ( D ) . A meeting of this preceptory was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on the 16 th ult . Among those present were Sir Knights C . H irst , E . P . ; J . R . Ubsdell , Constable ; Major T . C . Walh , P . E . P ., P . G . C . of Guards , Reg . ; Haysom Fisher , J . V . Sherrin , W . Crombie , F . W . Driver . M . A ., P . E . P . ; G . G'aveley , P . E . P . ; H . J . Lardner , P . E . P . ; B . Stewart , P . E . P . ; H . Hills , J . P ., P . E . P . ; and J . R . Carter , J . P ., E . P . The minutes of the previous preceptory being read and confirmed , a ballot was taken

on behalf of Comp . A . Calvert , Polish National Chapter , & c , and it being unanimous he was duly installed a member of the Order by Sir Knight H . J . Lardner , P . E . P ., the ceremony being admirably performed . It was arranged that the summsr binqu : t should be held _ at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the last Wednesday in June next . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights C V . Matier , G . V . C ., & c ; Lieut-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , P . E . P ., P . G . S . B . ; Capt . G . Carpeifter , Capt . H . "j-rtram , Rev . R . C Fillingham , P . E . P . ; Egbert Roberts , Organist ; and others , t he preceptory was then closed .

A banquet followed . "The Health of the E . P . " was proposed in flittering terms by the I . P . E . P . Sir Knight Horst , in reply , expressed his obligations to the Preceptory in electing him as its E . P ., but unfortunately he had been placed in that position a year earlier than he had expected , lie regretted that he had not been able to perform the ceremony that eveninp , but he had been fortunate in securing the assistance of Sir Knt . II . J . J-anlner , whose working in all the Christian Degrees of Freemasnnry was ({ noil .

Knights Templar.

The toast of " The Installee " followed and was warmly received . Sir Knight A . Calvert , in reply , having first thanked his proposer and seconder , expressed himself as being highly gratified with the ceremony . He hoped in due time to take an active part in the Degree which in its ritual taught such sublime and beautiful tenets .

The toast of " The Past Preceptors " was coupled with the names of Sir Knights Carter and Lardner . The former having brie fly replied , the latter modestly said that at all times his poor services were always at the disposal of the Preceptory . There were other members of the Mount Calvary who during their respective years of oflice had done the work well , and were prepared to officiate again in an emergency .

The toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Sir Knights P . Ubsdell , Haysom , and Fisher , terminated the proceedings . During the evening Sir Knights Hills , Fisher , Crombie , and Professor F . W . Driver contributed to the evening ' s entertainment .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Danum Lodge , No . 398 . The installation meeting took place in the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , on Friday , the 20 th instant , Bro . J . W . Langbridge performing the ceremony in a very impressive manner . The following is a complete list of the officers invested : Bros . C W . Woodhouse . P . P . G . Org ., W . M . ; S . Pegler , P . P . G . O ., I . P . M . ; C . Goldthorpe , S . W . ; F . J . Forth , J . W . ; J . H . Pawson , P . P . G . D . C , M . O . ; R . Bridge , S . O . ; j . Reed , P . P . G . T ., J . O . and Treas . ; T . Barber , Sec . ; W . W . Peacock , S . D . ; J . F . Hanson , J . D . ; F . Buckland , I . G . ; and Bridge and Pawson , Stwds .

Our Portrait Gallery.

Our Portrait Gallery .

BRO . CAPT . JOHN BARLOW , J . P ., P . M ., & c ,

who is a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer , was initiated , passed , and raised in the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , and has filled the Master ' s chair of that lodge for two successive years . Bro . Barlow , who comes forward at the request of many influential London brethren , determined to stand aside this- year in favour of Bro . Harry Manfield ( who fought with such success at the previous election ) , and thus saved Grand Lodge the

ferment of a contested election again this March . Bro . Barlow s Masonic worth is widely known both in the Craft and Royal Arch Degree , and he is identified as a metropolitan supporter of the three Masonic Charities , having qualified as Patron of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and Vice-Patron of both the Girls' and Benevolent Institutions . In addition , our

brother is well known in the North , where he holds the rank of P . P . G W . of East Lancashire ; a P . M . ( twice ) of the Prince of VVales Lodge , No , 1012 ; a founder and officer of the East Lancashire Centurion Lodge , No , 2322 ; the Manchester Dramatic Lodge , No . 2387 ; and is the present Deacon ol the Fortitude Lodge , No . 64 ; is also J . of the Unanimity Chapter , No . 342 ; and a member of the John Hervey Chapter ,

No . 1260 . It is interesting to note also that Bro . Captain Barlow has associated himself intimately with the Volunteer movement , and is a Vice-President of the National Rifle Association . He is one of the regular frequenters of Bisley Camp , he is assistant to the chief Range officer , and lives in one of the most pleasant bungalows in the camp , and to see his verandah of an evening is a sure proof of his papularity , his cheery

manners , his unbounded hospitality , but above all the great zeal and earnestness which he evinces for rifle shooting makes him regarded by all who have to come in contact with him as one of the best respected officers in camp ; he has for years been a very liberal supporter of the prize funds , besides having given a very handsome silver cup , but what he will for ever be remembered by is his generous gift last year of ^ 250 for a Tyro prize ,

for the encouragement of young shots and known as the Barlow prize . His keen interest at the present moment of the real necessity for accurate and good shooting , as evinced by the events in South Africa , has made him again off » r for competition at Bisley this year in July a similar handsome sum . At home he is one of the ' most papular officers in the 5 th V . B . Manchester Regiment , his name there is a household wird , respected by his brother oflicers anil beloved by tin : N . C . O ; , and ni » n . The authorities