Mark Masonry.

Cowley had prepared a most luxurious banquet , every delicacy in season being placed before the guests . The tables were elaborately decorated with hothouse flowers , and the dessert comprised the most choice fruits . The wines , supplied from the cellars of Bro . Turner , were of rare vintages , good age , ancl choice flavour . The singing during the evening was well supplied by Bros . A . Cowley , Wood , Turner , and Dobson . Grace having been said

, The W . M ., Bro . Goulty , rose and proposed the first toast , " The Queen and Mark Masonry , " which was drunk with the customary devotional loyalty observed among Mark Masons . The next toast was introduced by the W . M . with a few complimentary observations , " The Right Worshipful Grand Master of Mark Masons , " Bro . W . B . Beach , Esq ., M . P ., which was duly honoured .

The W . M . then gave " The Deputy Grand Master , " the Rev . R . G . Portal , and the Grand Officers present and past . This toast was responded to by Bro . E . Turner , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., who said he thanked the bretliren for the honour done the Grand Officers in the last toast , End congratulated the Masons of Brighton on the establishment of a Mark Masters Lodge in the town , the first one

of the higher grades in Freemasonry , ancl he hoped ere long to see the whole of the higher grades fully represented in the town , and trusted the day would come quickly . For his own part he was prepared to assist in so doing , and to take his share of tbe work of spreading a knowledge and a respect for those ; high grades , nearly all of which he had become a member . In Mark Masonry assisted by Bros . Goulty and Sabine be had done so ,

and had no doubt that in a few years he should see a lodge of Mark Masons in every principal town of Sussex ; he knew that his efforts would be seconded , supported and assisted by the Mark Masons of Brighton , as well as by the officers of the Grand Lodge of Mark Masons of England , on whose behalf he again thanked them . Bro . J . M . Cunningham , I . P . M , GranS Steward , thon

proposed "The Health of the Newly Installed AVorshipful Master of tbe Lodge , " Bro . H . N . Goulty , and in doing so expressed warmly the pleasure he felt in this toast falling to his hands . He is a gentleman of position in the town , ancl has won the

admiration of all who came in contact with him ; by his gentlemanly manner , his kindness of heart , and his pleasant disposition he is gradually making a sure progress in Freemasonry . Respected by all who know him , and esteemed by every member of the Masonic body who had had the pleasure , I may say privilege , of meeting him . He is always ready to assist the distressed , to extend comfort ancl consolation to the unfortunate , the practice of that truly Masonic virtuebenevolenceand is one of the

, , original founders of this lodge , his name being mentioned in the warrant as the first Junior Warden . In conclusion , he wished him long life , health and happiness . The W . M . then replied -. I assure you brethren it affords me great satisfaction to hear the words spoken by Bro . P . AI . Cunningham , who is a very distinguished Mason , and whose good opinion was so heartily expressednot as mere empty

compli-, ment , for he is a brother who always means what he says , and I thank him for the cordial manner in which he introduced the toast , ancl you brethren and officers for the unanimous manner in which you honoured me by responding to my name . I have no doubt during the present year we shall have a large accession of members to our lodge , no effort of mine will be wanting to maintain the effective efficiency of the lodge ; so that at the end

of my year of office I shall hand over my gavel to my successor as pure and unsullied as I have receiveci it to-night from the hands of the distinguished brother who is now the I . P . AI . of this lodge . "The newly advanced brethren , " was the next toast proposed by the AV . M ., who in appropriate terms , pointed out the duties , the position , and the hopes of all Mark Masons , so that this additional bond of union may be strengthened bthe keystone of

y brotherly friendship . Bro . W . Hudson said : In being introduced this evening by the AV . M ., and seconded by the late worthy Sec , Bro . Sabine , to this beautiful ancl highly instructive degree , so carefully rsndered by Bro . Cunningham , I feel that an impression has been made on my mind , far beyond what I had contemplated . The ceremony of advancement very much delighted me and I

hope under tbe guidance and instruction of the AV . M . ancl officers of the lodge I shall make such progress in its teachings , as will in due time enable me to reach the highest post it is possible to confer on me by the members .

Mark Masonry.

Br . James Dobson also replied : In Scotland I had often beard of the beauty and importance of the Mark degree in Freemasonr \' , but little thought it would be my good fortune , to be able to enter into it so far south . Believe me in being thusunited with you , on this occasion I shall use every endeavour to [ become a good and useful member among you , and hope that at some future time , I may be able to wear the badge of a higher and more honourable position in the lodgein which

to-, night I have witnessed the practical expression of true Freemasonry and heard the sentiments of true Masonic fraternity fully ancl kindly expressed . The " Past Alasters " was feelingly proposed by the W . M ., ancl responded to briefly by Bro . J . M . Cunningham , I . P . M ., who before resuming his seat begged of tbe W . M . the privilege to propose the health of Bro . H . W . J . Sabine , G . Steward and late

Sec . of the lodge , I can assure you that many opportunities have been afforded me during my year of office of witnessing the skill ancl ability with which Bro . Sabine has managed the various duties of his office , and which has very materially assisted to establish the lodge in its present prosperous condition both Masonically and financially . During his year of office as Secretary the by-laws have been completed , approved by Grand Lodge , printed , and to night circulated for the first time among

the members ; increasing and untiring in his energy to promote the welfare and success of the lodge , he has , by his knowledge and business capabilities , placed tbe finances of the lodge on a firm footing , and to-night given us a clear report as to our past , present , and future position in a monetary point of view ; ancl I must also bear my individual testimony to the kind and attentive assistance rendered to'me by him during as the AVMandin conclusionI am sure we all

my year .. ; , , congratulate him on his recent preferment as the AA . M . of the-Mount Lebanon Lodge ( No . 73 ) , and most sincerely clo we hope he will continue to work with zeal and assiduity for the good of Freemasonry in general , and of this Mark Lodge in particular . Bro . T . J . Sabine , G . Steward , then briefly replied , and assured the brethren he would at all tines use his best endeavours to pro ^

mote the success of all those branches of Freemasonry to which , he belonged—whether Craft , Royal Arch , or Mark Masonryand steadily to encourage a spirit of true Masonic feeling and . benevolence , the one true end and aim of every faithful member of the fraternity . "The Officers of the Lodge" and other toasts were then proposed , concluded with the Tyler ' s toast , when the brethren separated , after huving passed a most happy evening .

Knights Of The Red Cross Of Constantine.

KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

METROPOLITAN . ROMAN EAGIE CONCLAVE ( No . 6 ) . —An assembly of Knights was held , on the 25 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , for the purpose of installing brethren as founders of the abovenamed new conclave . The conclave was opened by Sir Knt . R . W . Little , G . R ., as Inspector-General , assisted by Sir Knts . W . H . HubbardG . Treas . ; H . G . BussG . H . A . ; J . G . Marsh

, , , G . A . ; Dr . S . E . Clarke , M . P . S . elect , 3 ; J . Brett , P . S . 2 ;; and A . A . Pendlebury , S . G . 2 . Tbe following brethren were then severally introduced ancl installed as Knights of the Order , viz .: Bros . W . F . N . Quilty , P . AI . 862 ; H . C . Levander , M . A ., P . M . 76 ; C . H . Rogers Harrison , M . D ., P . M . 857 ; W . R . AA'oodman . M . D ., P . M . 66 ; W . Hurlstone , P . M . 862 ; H . Tanner , W . M , 686 ; J . Read , P . AI . 879 ; T . J . Nix , AA ' . M . 862 ; S . H . Kawley .

P . M . 174 ; W . C . Barlow , P . M . 174 ; IT . Thompson , P . M . 177 ; Rev . AV . B . Church , 2 I . A ., Chap . 165 ; J . R . Foulger , S . AA' . 771 ; J . Weaver , I . W . 802 ; AV . A . Barrett , 340 ; H . Airman , 862 ; H . Geddes , 901 ; I . Stone , 862 ; G . Smith , 901 ; A . Frickenhaus , 862 ; G . M . Muglestou , 852 ; J . Tanks , 862 ; T . Kingston , 862 ; C . E . Thompson , Sec . 1 , 158 ; W . C . Lucey , M . D ., Scotch Lodge ; and E . J . Alment , of an Irish lodge . Sir Knt . Dr . Vincent W . Bates , Past G . C ., K . T . New York , and P . S . K . R . C ., was .

affiliated as a joining member on renewing his vows as a Christian Knight . The Knights then proceeded to elect their first M . P . S ., when Sir Knt . Quilty was unanimously chosen for that high office , and Sir Knt . Levander , M . A ., was elected as first A . E . Among other business , it was resolvsd that the inauguration of the conclave take place on the 22 nd February , ou which occasion , if we may judge by the distinguished position and zeal of many of the founders , a further accession of members maybe confidently anticipated .