Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Benevolent Lodge , No . 67 . The regular meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the White Lion Hotel , Stockport . Bro . Harry Gordon Small , P . G . D . of C , W . M ., presided . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . Bros . W . H . Hartley and VVilliam elected

Horsley were duly , and were advanced very impressively by Bro . Small . Bro . W . Cartwright , P . P . J . G . W ., was duly elected Treasurer . The following brethren were present : Bros . H . Powell Jones , P . G . S ., Sec ; John R . R . Jeffery , P . G . S ., J . W . ; Richard Newhouse , P . G . D . Kng ., Prov . G . Sec . Cheshire , acting J . O . ; John Clayton , P . G . W ., as S . O . ; Ceo . Brown , S . D . ; L . ( agger , and N . L . Bourne , I . G . Visitors Wm . Hayes , St . John ' s of Malta , acting M . O . ; and G . S . Smith , P . G . Org ., acting

S . W . During the evening a committee was formed to make arrangements for the Prov . Grand Lodge , which was held in the Mechanics' Institution , Stockport , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst . Bro . the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton , M . P ., P . G . W ., Prov . G . Master Cheshire , will preside on that occasion .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 30 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . W . Hill Wadham . W . M . ; Dr . Kiallrnark , S . W . j Larter , J . W . ; Beard , M . O . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., S . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; and Huish , P . M . Bro . E . J . Day , 22 , was a visitor .

Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . James Roosdale , P . M . 1017 , and , it proving to be unanimous , he was duly advanced to the Degree by the Secretary . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Dr . Pocock , P . M . ; F . C . Frye , M . P ., P . M . ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . ; P . Monson , P . M . ; Skinner , P . M . ; and D . P . Cama , P . M . The brethren heard with great regret of the continued indisposition of

Bro . Parkhouse , whose genial presence was much missed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The W . M . presided most genially , and did his best to make every one satisfied with the evening ' s entertainment . Bro . E . J . Day enhanced the pleasure of the proceedings by his clever instrumental selections . The brethren separated at an early hour .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , thc 13 th inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Ollive , VV . M . ; Nicholls , S . W . ; Lightfoot , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Saunders , P . M ., Treas . ; Stutfield , Sec . ; Winsborrow , S . D . ; Marriott-Matthews , J . D . ; Beauchamp , I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Murdock , 1 homas , Royle , and Austin 'I hwaites .

The lodge was opened in due form andthe minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Murdoch , who had previously answered the usual question ? and been entrusted , being the candidate . Bro . Murdoch answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Royle being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the hrst Degree . Bro . Nicholls was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 511 . This lodge , which was formerly held at the York and Albany Tavern , Regent's Park , having been removed to the City of London Tavern , York-road , N . W ., held their second meeting there on Monday , the 24 th inst ., under the guidance of Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor , when the Second Degree and ceremony oi installation were admirably worked by Bros . Dixon , W . M ., and E . C Mulvey , P . M ., assisted by Bros , ^ hwezel , S . W . ; Gorden , P . M ., J . W . ; Taylor , S . D . ; Hunt , J . D . ; Gardiner , I . M ., I . C ; Loder , Sec ; Shmon , P . M . ; Maurice , and Cracknell , after which a ballot took place for a vote tor the Boys' School , Bro . Dixon being the successful recipient .

ROBINSON LODGE , No . 2046 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday evening , the 15 th instant , at I'reemasons' Hall , Brewer-street , Maidstone , when there were present Bros . F . W . Wright , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., W . M . ; W . Jenkinson , S . W . ; W . P . Dickinson , P . M ., J . W . ; H . F . Whyman , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . A . Potvine , Sec ; J . Dyke , l . G . ; . /• Gowen , Tyler ; T . W . Lyle , P . M . ; J . B . Groom , P . M . ; W . B . Stonham . P . M . ; ' . Blake , P . M . ; L . W . Stansell , S . Dyke , VV . Wilson , J . Wood , VV . Ward , and W . Beecher . Visitor : Bro . H . F . Baker . P . M .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the brethren proceeded to work the first four Sections of the First Lecture in the following order : ist Section , Bro . M . A . Potvine ; 2 nd , Iiro . W . P . Dickinson , P . M . ( these questions were put by Bro . F . VV . Wright , P . M . ); . 1 " ! . Bro . T . D . Lyle , P . M . ; and 4 th , Bros . J . S . Dyke and L . VV . Stansell ( these 'luestions were put by Bro . H . F . Whyman , P . M . ) . Bro . Wright proposed , and Bro . "hyman seconded , a vote of thanks to those members who took part in the Sections , which was carried with acclamation . Bro . Wright spoke well of the work and progress cf the lod

ge of instruction . Bro . Groom proposed , and Bro . Wright seconded , a vote 0 thanks to the Preceptor and Secretary for their work during the season , which was also carried with acclamation . The Preceptor and Secretary returned thanks , and the 1111 rose ' ' le first an < 1 second times . The W . M . rose for the third time , when Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the brethren , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Mitre Hotel to supper , and were joined by more ° l the members and visitors , when they spent a very pleasant evening , consisting of the usual toasts , interspersed with a good programme of songs .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

Premier Conclave . A meeting of this old-established and distinguished conclave was held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . Among those present were , ' ( Kmghts T . Graham . Robinson , M . P . S . ; J . j . Pakes , V . E ., M . P . S . elect ; G . "aveley , S . G . ; VV . A . Scurrah , J . G . ; John Mason , P . G . G ., P . M . P . S ., Recorder ; -Steele . H . P . ; J . Purrott , ( . P . M . P . S . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . I i ., P . M . P . S . ; H . I . ' -ardner , I ' . G . C , P . A ' . P . S . ; NAson Prower , M . A ., G . C , I'M . P . S . I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a senate of

° " e'gns was duly opened and Sir Knight J . J . Pakes was most impressively installed , 1 < :. ' kv Sir Knight 11 . J . Lardner . Subsequently a college of viceroys was opened Ik r , , vn 'B nt Geor 8 e Graveley was inducted as V . E . by Sir Knight H . J . Lardner . '" « following appointments and investitures were made : Sir Knights VV . A . Scurrah , j "' , ' L . Steele , J . G . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., H . Prelate ; II . I . C u , ' P . M . P . S ., Treas . IvkeSir Knight H . H . Shirley , M . A ., resigned ); Capt . T . j , - Walls , P . M . P . S ., Recorder ( vice Sir Knight John Mason , resigned ) ; G . Phillips , A , ¦ '<* i G ; Cooper , Std . Br . ; and Frater F , Reinardt , Sentinel . The report of the "' it Committee was received and adopted . A Past Sovereign's jewel was presented to

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Sir knight T . G . Robinson . Resolutions expressing the regret of the conclave at the respective resignations of Sir Knights H . H . Shirley as Treasurer and John Mason as Recorder was unanimously passed . Sir Knight T . G . Robinson , LP . M . P . S . gave notice of motion that in future the installation meeting be held in the month of November instead of June as heretofore . Apologies for absence were received from the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , G . Phillips , I-I . II . Shirley , and many others . A vote of thanks was

passed amid acclamation to Sir Knight II . J . Lardner for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the dignified ceremonies in connection with the enthronement and induction that day . Sir Knight fl . J . Lardner , in reply , thanked the conclave but regretted exceedingly that ill-health had prevented their old fiiend and distinguished Sir Knight Shirley , who hafl done so much for the , Order from attending to perform the respective ceremonies . The conclave was then closed and a banquet followed . Sir Knight J . J . Pakes presided most admirably , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . CHARLES HIND , P . M ., l \ V .., Whose installation is reported in another column of this issue , was initiated 27 th June , 1882 , in the Emulation Lodge , No . 299 . He was installed W . M , of that lodge in 1890 , exalted into Royal Arch Masonry 5 th July , 1 S 8 7 , in the Lullingstone Chapter , No . 1 S 37 , an < l installed M . E . Z . May , 1894 . He is a Life-Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and served the office of Steward to that Institution in 1 S 01 , when Earl Amherst presided at the

Festival ; he joined the Lullingstone Lodge , No . 18 , 37 , 1892 . Our brother is a very enthusiastic Mason , and met with a most hearty reception from thc brethren of the Lullingstone Lodge on the 18 th inst ., when he was installed W . M ., and they look forward to a very successful year for the lodge under his Mastership . Bro . Hind is prominent in the public life of Dartford , is a valued member of the Urban District Council of that town , and is associated with other public bodies in the district . He is known throughout Kent as a genial fellow and a valued friend .

Annual Summer Outing Of The St. Luke's Lodge, No. 144.

ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING OF THE ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 .

The above ancient lodge gave their annual summer outing on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., and it was a gigantic success . The party proceeded by special saloon carriages from Paddington to Windsor , where the newly-built launch " Bona-Fide " awaited and conveyed them to Marlow , music being freely indulged in en route .

After a splendid hot lunch had been partaken of at the " Compleat Angler " Hotel , The Worshipful Master , Bro . B . BKIDCMAN , who , it is needless to mention , always makes such an excellent Chairman , proposed the toast of "The Queen and Royal Family , " Bro . Leon Bridgman singing "The National Anthem , " in his wonted style .

This was supplemented by the VV . M . giving the toast of the day , '' The St . Luke ' s Lodge . " "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " which was proposed by Bro . F . THOMAS , S . W ., elicited a sparkling and humorous reply .

Ihe same brother , after resuming his seat for a moment then gave " The Ladies , " which we need not say was drunk con nmore . Bro . S . C . MONTACUK AUSTIN , who evidently is a very passionate admirer of the fair sex , being called upon to respond on their behaif , did so in a most complimentary manner .

The launch which looked remarkably bright as it steamed along was further embellished by the charming toilettes of the ladies , which presented a pleasing and animated picture . Music on the homeward journey was as freely indulged in as when " outward bound , " Bros . Leon Bridgman , F . Thomas , S . W ., and S . Montague Austin , with tlieir usual good nature , contributing very largely to the enjoyment of the guests .

Among the guests who assisted in the musical arrangements , and who deserve special praise , may be mentioned the Misses Saunders , who sang prettily and showed great cultivation of voice . Mrs . Leon Bridgman sang very charmingly " Killarney . " Of Mrs . F . Thomas , much might be said of her masterly execution . Miss Bridgman caused a deal of amusement by singing a quaint little song , in wliich all joined heartily in the chorus ; and Bro . Mun Graham , who sang , amongst

others , "The Old Soldier" in admirable style , the chorus being | heartily appreciated . Many others delighted their listeners , but want of space forbids further mention . The whole arrangements for the day were carried out for the Master by the following thoroughly efficient Committee : Bros , A . Saunders , P . M . ; F . Thomas , S . W . ; A . Beauchamp , J . VV . ; and R . Illing , I . G . ; with Bro . S . C . Montague Austin as their Hon . Secretary and Treasurer .