Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HASTINGS . —East Sussex Lodge ( No . 166 ) . — This lodge held its installation meeting on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel . Among those present were Bros . Councillor W . H . Russell , Prov . G . S . O ., W . M . ; Capt . E . W . J . Hennah , Prov . G . S . W ., I . P . M . j T . W . Markvvick , Prov . S . G . D ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; the Very Rev . E . R . CurrieM . A ., P . G . Chap ., J . W . j F . H .

, Hallett , Prov . G . Org ., M . O . ; F . Duke , Prov . A . G . D . C , S . O . ; J . B . Foord , J . O . ; John Bray , Sec ; S . Chandler , S . D . j P . M . Skinner , Org . j H . Haine , I . G . ; Leslie , Tvlerj T . Trollope , M . D ., P . M ., P . P . G . M . j C . W . Duke , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J . D . Hunter , and others . The minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Markvvick was presented and installed into the

chair by Bro . Trollope in his usual admirable and efficient manner . At its conclusion , the newly-installed W . M . invested his officers as follows -. Bros . W . H . Russell , I . P . M . ; E . R . Currie , M . A ., S . W . ; F . H . Hallett , J . W . ; J . B . Foord , M . O . ; S . Chandler , S . O . ; Henry Kimm , J . O . ; F . Rossiter , Treas . ; F . Duke , Sec . ; Pidcock , R . of M . ; CW . Duke , D . C : Haine , S . D . ; R . Jones , J . D . ; P .

M . Skinner , I . G . ; H . Muscat , Org . ; and Leslie , Tyler . The lodge being ^ closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room at the Queen's Hotel , where Host Glade had provided an excellent banquet . The menu had been carefully prepared , and included a selection of choice and seasonable dishes , vvhich were evidently appreciated . Harmony , in its fullest Masonic meaning , prevailed until the Tyler's toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine,

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine ,

BELVEDERE . —Saye and Sele Conclave ( No . 122 ) . —The enthronement meeting of the above conclave was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., atthe Masonic Rooms , V . E . and Perfect Sir Knight Thomas , G . V . E . Kent , Sovereign , presiding . The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for Comps . Capt . W . Weston , P . Z . 13 , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . Swd .

Br . Kent ; E . Palmer , P . S . 913 ; and Manclark and Weiss , of 1837 , and proved unanimous . Comp . Manclark was the only candidate present , and he was installed according to ancient form . A college of Viceroys and Senate of Princes was then opened , and E . Sir Knight Robinson , V . E ., G . P . Kent , and M . P . S . elect , vvas enthroned , and Sir Knight C Coupland , V . E . elect , vvas consecrated and

placed in his chair . The following officers were then invested—Sir Knights A . Penfold , S . G . ; C Jolly , G . H . Kent , J . G . ; Rev . H . Cummings , M . A . P . S ., G . H . P ., G . Sub-Prelate England and Kent , H . P . ; Thomas , P . S ., D . V . G . E . Kent , Treas . ; Bateman , G . A . Marshal England , and D . G . R . Kent , Recorder ; Weddell , P . ; Joynson , Std . Br . ; Fletcher , Org . ; and Creed , Sentinel . The M . P .

Sovereign then presented a P . S . jewel to Sir Knight Thomas , and in so doing complimented him upon theadmirable manner in vvhich he had filled that chair during the past year . Sir Knight Thomas said he accepted it vvith the utmost gratification , and need not tell them how highly he then did and should always prize it . It his humble efforts had proved satisfactory he vvas pleased , and could only

return them his sincere thanks for their handsome present . Letters of apology were read from Sir Knights Hogard , Matier , Lake , and Dr . Mickley , and sympathy was expressed at the recent loss by death of Sir Knight Coleman . The Installing Officer vvas Sir Knight Thomas , assisted by the V . E . and Perfect Sir Knight F . Wood , G . S . England , " and Grand Intendent General Kent , who were duly accorded

votes of thanks for their excellent services . Sir Knight Thomas said it vvas true that custom required them to install their successor in the Craft , but it was seldom done in conclaves . He looked upon it as the duty ot a Sovereign to enthrone his successor . It vvas not a very serious matter to prepare oneself to do so ; the two ceremonies coming together made it rather hard ; but Sir Knight Wood had

relieved him of the work of consecrating the Viceroy , a duty he had performed most admirably . He trusted that that time next year their present Sovereign would enthrone his successor , and concluded by thanking them for their appreciation . Sir Knight Wood expressed the pleasure it afforded him , in his official position , to be present , and not only assist but witness the perfect work done by their esteemed Past Sovereign . He fully supported the remarks

of Sir Knight Thomas , and felt sure that the present Sovereign vvould follow in the footsteps of his predecessor . It vvas announced that the Divisional Grand Conclave of Kent vvould meet on the second Monday in July , when a Chapter of the Holy Sepulchre would be held for the purpose of installing properly qualified candidates . The conclave vvas then closed in due form , and the sir knights aftetvvards banqueted at the Belvedere Hotel .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

YORK . —York College . —On Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., the members of this college held their quarterly meeting at Howden , an old-fashioned market town , mainly noted for its church and its horse fair , situated not far from the banks of the Humber . The various contingents from York , Leeds , and other places met at Selby Station , at 1 p . m ., and vvere met by waggonettesin

, which they vvere conveyed to Hemingbrough , the first point of attraction on this occasion . The church at Hemingbrough is very remarkable for its architectural beauties , and forms a conspicuous landmark for miles around . Its exquisitely proportioned spire , rising to a height of 126 feet above the battlements , can be seen from far across the fertile table land that borders the northern banks of the

Ouse and Humber . Here the party were met by the genial vicar , Bro . the Rev . J . Paton , who directed their attention to the principal features of interest , especially the ancient oak stall work and remains of elaborate carving . The choir , restoreda few years ago by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners , is in admirable condition , but the rest lof the

building exhibits terrible want of repair . Especially is it lamentable to observe the destruction that must have been wrought in that debased age , when Churchwarden Gothic was the prevailing idea amongst the old oak carving , remains of which , mutilated and hacked , may be seen in the late 18 th and early 19 th century pews , with vvhich the bulk of the church is disfigured , and which cause the build-

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

ing to resemble a pig mart more than a place for the exercise of Divine worship . Great credit is evidently due to both incumbent and parishioners for what has been done to maintain the fabric ; but most of the inhabitants are poor , and the income of the living itself is one of the smallest in the diocese . Mr . Pearson , the Church Architect , speaks of this church in the highest terms as one of the most

interesting and beautiful of structures . A former vicar of Hemingbrough compiled a short history of the church , and a copy of this vvas presented by Bro . the Rev . J . Paton to each of the visiting Rosicrucians . Bidding a regretful farewell to the vicar the collegians again took carriage and drove to Wressel Castle , a ruin on the banks of the river Derwent , and the remains of what

was once one of the most important fortresses of the north and the palatial seat of the great Percy family . The Rev . R . Kennedy , vicar of Wressel , met the party and conducted them over the ruins and read a most interesting paper on the history of the Castle , in the course of which he gave some account of its construction and quoted Leland ' s description of its appearance in his day . He also gave some details from

the household book of the Percy s in which the regal magnificence of the establishment is described . _ The Castle vvas dismantled by order of the Parliament in 1650 , but long after that date the portion left , containing some of the principal state rooms , vvas still replete vvith beautiful oak carving . In 179 610 accidental lire completed the destruction . A vote of thanks was passed to the reverend gentleman

for his kindness , and the party once more betook themselves to their carriages and were conveyed to Howden . Here preparations had been made in the Town Hall for the ceremonial meeting of the college , some of the furniture of the Cuthbert ' s Lodge having been most kindly lent by its members . Amongst those who were present were Fratres W . F . Tomlinson ( Leeds ) , Celebrant ; Col . J . Monks

( Durham ) , Deputy ; Wm . Brown ( York ) , Sec ; J . R . Dore ( Huddersfield ) , 4 th A . ; G . H . Locking ( Pontefract ) , C . N . ; S . Chadwick ( Malton ) , T . B . ; Major McGachen ( York ) , Herald ; VV . H . B . Atkinson ( Pontefract ) , Med . ; C Palliser ( Northallerton ); and others . Frater T . B . Whytehead ( York ) Chief Adept of the Province , was also present . Successful ballots were taken for Bros . T . H .

Pattison , Bailden Lodge ; J . R . Welsman , P . M . Harmony Lodge ; T . M . Watson , P . M . Palatine Lodge ; T . J . Armstrong , Palatine Lodge ; T . M . Wilkinson , P . M . Witham Lodge ; H . Jekyll , Witham Lodge ; George Chapman , P . M . Newstead Lodge ; A . Stott , P . M . Brighouse Lodge ; T . Myers , P . M . Philanthropic Ledge ; and W . Stott , P . M . Probity Lodge . Bros . G . Chapman , A .

Stott , T . Myers , Wm . Stott , and R . H . Sootheran , Anchor Lodge , previously balloted for , vvere then duly inducted , the Celebrant delivering the lecture on the numbers . Cordial votes of thanks were passed to those vvho had contributed to the day's enjoyment , and to the W . M . and members of the St . Cuthbert Lodge , Howden , for fraternal courtesies , and it was resolved that the next meeting in

August should be held at Newark . After the close of the college the members vvere conducted over Howden Church by the vicar , Bro . the Rev . W . Hutchinson , vvho pointed out the many interesting features of this once magnificent building , little , if at all , inferior to most cathedrals . The ruins of the old palace of the Bishops of Durham , in the vicarage gardens , vvere also

inspected , the numerous tombs of the baltmarshe family and the altar tombs and remains of ancient statues and mural slabs . An adjournment was then made to Bowman ' s Hotel , to high tea , where the members were joined by the vicar and by Bro . Rowntree , Sec . of the St . Cuthbert ' s Lodge , and a very pleasant couple of hours were passed , prior to the members leaving for their respective homes by train .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

ALFRED MEADOWS CONCLAVE . —The second meeting of the above conclave was held on Thursday , the 19 th instant , vvhen Bros . F . A . Philbrick , A . C ., J . R . ; T . H . Tilton , of New York , Major Penrose Dunbar , J . M . Collins , Dr . Mackintosh , J . M . Bastone , T . J . Hanley , and H . Gamble Hobson vvere initiated . The Secretary reported that he had a long list

of distinguished brethren vvho had applied for admission to the conclave . Bros . Shadwell Clerke , Zacherie , Philbrick , Martin , Lewis Thomas , and the Secretary vvere appointed a Committee to go through the names and select the candidates to be admitted at the next meeting ( at the S . R . 's house , on June 4 th ) , also to draw up by laws and take such

other necessary steps as to them might seem fit for establishing the Order and granting warrants for the formation of new conclaves , applications for which had already been received . Brethren interested in the Order are desired to communicate with the Secretary , Bro . VV . J . Spratling , 74 , Wickham Road , Brockley , S . E .

Jubilee Banquet At The Derby Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168.

JUBILEE BANQUET AT THE DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE , No . 2168 .

A banquet , in celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee , was given by this lodge at the Holborn Restaurant on Thursday , the 19 th inst . There vvas a good attendance , and under the genial presidency of Bro . John Derby Allcroft , P . G . Treas ., W . M ., a pleasant evening was spent by all .

Amongst the members and visitors present were Bros . Alderman Sir John Staples , K . C . M . G . ; Rev . Dr . Brette , J . S . Jarvis , George Kenning , Rev . Dr . Lansdell , W . Lake , E . Y . Jolliffe , Treasurer ; J . Salmon , T . E . Gibb , S . W . j J . P . Fitzgerald , J . W . j T . B . Concannon , Arthur Smythe , Nathan Robinson , F . A . Pullen , Hygins , H . Halliday , S . D . j J . P . Harding , W .

Frevven Lord , Charles Coutts Mechi , S . R . Lamble , W . Wetenhall , George Rawlinson , Major Arthur Hill , John Glenn , Muir Smith , I . G . ; J . F . Davey , Stwd . ; Frank Rothchild , George Godfrey , Millward , W . W . Lee , 1897 j W . J . Charles , Henry Povey , D . C . j W . Cook , VV . Mackie , Schartau , Grice , Arthur Thompson , James Kift , Bristo , George Rawlinson , A . B . Hudson , E . Anderton ,

E . E . Wright , R . Pittam Stevens , R . D . Cummings , Sec . ; I . C . McLearn , M . D . j J . Corbett , J . D . j W . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 j Whiting , Mostyn , and Thomas . After ample justice had been done to a sumptuous repast , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere duly honoured . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in giving "The Oueen and Royal Family , " said he should give that and thi two following . toasts without comment , as he should have to

Jubilee Banquet At The Derby Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168.

speak at length on the following one . " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Grand Officers " having been given , The W . MASTER said he had to propose what , in ordi . nary meetings , was called the toast of the evening , j-. was " Her Majesty ' s jubilee and the Craft . " He had deferred any remarks respecting the Queen until now , because that being the Jubilee gathering they had con !

sidered it expedient to make a special toast . On the face of the summons they had said " Jubilee year , " as the lod ge vvas consecrated during the last 12 months , and the Jubilee year vvas its first year of work . They considered it an honour and a privilege to be one of the many lodges consecrated during the Jubilee year , and looked upon it as a good omen forthe future . In asking them to drink that toast

he would remind them that her Majesty had given them three Royal Masons , who vvere taking an active part in the work of the Craft . She was a mother in the Craft , and he might safely say a mother of her people . In speaking of her , he would ask them to think of the blessings they owed to her reign . If they looked back to the period when she came to the throne , at the time vvhen Lord Melbourne vvas

Prime Minister , a few of them could call to mind the state of things which existed then . They could say that railroads were a novelty , and the old coaching days were in full force—and a glorious thing it was to go 150 miles outside ' , a coach and see the beauties of the surrounding country . He could speak of that from his own personal experience . The world does not stand still , for they had

altered all that , and the modes of travelling were now easy and luxurious . They now had the electric telegraph , the telephone , penny postage , and other things , not known 50 years ago . Having noticed these changes he would confine himself to the Sovereign . Last week they had a striking instance of what had been the result of her laws , and that was shown by her people in her journey through the London

streets . The Queen had been delighted with the display of her people ' s love and affection , and had shown it by her spontaneous offer to stop at the Mansion House on her return journey . It was her own wish , and they had all read how affectionate she was to her old friend Sir Robert Garden . One of the outcomes had been that she had offered baronetcies to the Lord Mayor and Sir Robert

Garden and knighthood to the Sheriffs . They , as citizens of this great place , might safely say with satisfaction that there vvas no other country , Germany perhaps excepted , where it could be said that the Sovereign could go through eight or nine miles through a crowded throughfarc without any protection , but trusting herself fearlessly to the people . They had cause to lift up their hearts to the G . A . O . T . U ,

with feelings of gratitude that they had been privileged to live under such a Sovereign . For the Queen and her subjects the past year had been one of great satisfaction and enjoyment . If they looked on the Queen and the example she had set , they realised that she had done an immense amount of moral good that teaching by word of mouth could not accomplish . Another great thing vvas that the

sanctity of religious life had been fostered . Turningtothe political aspect , the Queen during her reign had had to deal wilh Ministers of State of various opinions , and they all knew and rejoiced that in her intercourse with them not a word had been said against the fairness of her dealings , for she had received them equally alike and taken counsel vvith them . If they went behind the scenes

and considered the pains she took to successfully carry out all she undertook , all those things converged to one striking point—the extreme industry she brought to bear on her work . Nothing had to wait for her , and she had set them the example that whatever their hands had to do , they should do it with all their hearts . If any of her subjects vvere in distress , messages of sympathy vvere sent ,

and even people in foreign lands were not forgotten . If they looked back at the many instances in which this sympathetic feeling had been evinced , it should teach them to feel for the wants of others . Her Majesty during her reign had been a Sovereign who had strictly confined herself to constitutional usages , and everything had been kept within the lines of the Constitution . VVhen thev looked

back upon the time vvhen she began life , and the number of Ministries there must have passed away , they could not help thinking that she must have had a vast experience of human life . All these things had tended to make her what she is . Not one of them could live 50 years and not suffer bereavement , and the Queen had been no exception to the rule , for death strikes alike on monarchs and on paupers .

She had suffered irreparable loss by the death of her husband the Prince Consort , her daughter , the Princess Alice , and the Prince Leopold . Latterly the Empire had extended , and the English people had come to the conclusion that it vvas a pleasant thing for any people who are brought under the English Constitution . A large piece of Burmah had been added last year , and the news they read showed

how successful our rule had been over it . Very recently they had also read that Zululand had been brought under our sway . Through force of circumstances our Queen had been called upon to reign over a larger number of people , and those vvho had been brought under her rule , would live to be thankful for it . As they were all aware , on the 13 th June there would be a grand gathering of Masons , and

they were all anxious for its success , for it would be a commemorative meeting vvhich could not be shown in any other country in the world . She had brought them so many blessings that well might they say " Long may she reign over us . " Her Majesty would leave a mark that no other Sovereign had done before , and it would be a very long time before any Sovereign vvould do as much as she had drink

done . He therefore asked them , as loyal Masons , to vvith the utmost cordiality to " Her Majesty's Jubilee and the Craft . " Bro . Alderman Sir J STAPLES , K . C . M . G ., propf " "The Health of the VV . M . " He rejoiced that the VV . M . had placed this toast in his hands , for he knew it needed little comment to ensure it a hearty reception , ana wiltfcw lillOUlVi

very - — - J -----w VWIIII , U H IIViUI > -Jf . " **— K j J-J cf he should , therefore , have an easy task . He would nrsi thank the W . M . for the excellent discourse he had given on the Queen . He thought that he knew all about tne Jubilee , but he would confess that the W . M . had < - *•¦¦ £ , '"' ened him considerably , and their sincere thanks were 0 to him . The W . M . " had reminded them that their lodge

started in the Jubilee year , and he hoped there was grand future in store for it . They were very fortunate having such a W . M . to inaugurate the lodge , altnout . this vvas not the first he had started , having taken aIea ° V > part in the Aldersgate Lodge , which now holds such a . tinguished position . Bro . Derby Allcroft had been uere them for many years , and had filled the G . Treasurers "**