Germany.

iu immortality , which ivas blessed by a happy death in the midst of his brethren . The most worthy lecturer , and Bro . Dr . Briinner read the necrology of tho deceased , which had been prepared by Bro . H . Briinner , tho Secretary , as a prelude to some testimonial . The performance was vei-y solemn , and was accompanied by singing of the assembled . brethren . LEIPZIG . On the 2 Sth . of January last , the late Bro . Leclmer , one of the members of the

Lodge Balduiu , was interred AA'ith much solemnity . It is stated that ' his excellence of character and utility ivould be long remembered by the Avhole of the brotherhood of that city more particularly . The spirited proprietor of the BauhiUfe , Bre . I . G . Findel has just received a very complimentary letter from his serene highness and Bro . Ernest , the 2 nd Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha , through his private secretary , the learned Bro , Langbein , aud as it willno doubt be read with leasure b

p y the general body ol Masons , we give a translation of ifc , as folloAA'S : — "His Royal Highness begs to express his approval of the principles of the Bau . hiltlc , and his pleasure at seeing so many diligent bretliren contributing to its circulation . " His Royal Highness more particularly alludes to tho AA ' CII directed efforts of the proprietor , to Aviiich the cause of Freemasonry is so much indebted , and hopes they will be well supported by the bretliren in

Germany . " ., ° 1 - :. itn nist , the Lodge Apollo , the fiftieth yew of jubilee of Bvo . G . H . Kultz , merchant in Eilenburg ( born 17 SG , accepted Mason 1 S 10 ) . Bros .-Lucius and Hartung complimented the jubilator , and addressed the brethren of the Lodge . QUEDLINGBURG . Some time ago the Master of the Lodge Golden Balance of the above town Koch

, Bro . , celebrated his fiftieth anniversary in connection with Freemasonry . SLEIDRECHT . On the 9 th ult , at tho drawing of the lottery for i-cadymade articles of clothing , on tho part of the benevolent society of Masons called the Aurora , the Most AVorshipful Grand Master of the . Netherlands , Bro . Prince Frederick , to prove his attachment to tho object of the society , ordered the distribution of fifty tickets amongst the poor ol the neighbourhood .

India.

INDIA .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . I ' OOXA . —Ascalon Encampment , —A meeting of this Encampment took place on AVednesday , January 4 th , at the Masonic Hall . Present—Sir Knts . R . F . Gould , E . C . ; J . K . Mountain , 1 st Capt . ; J . Hunt , 2 nd Capt . ; G . A Summers , Registrar ; AV . AVillis , Hospitaller ; J . Dr .-u .-up , Expert ; J . W . Clabby , 1 st Banner Bearer ; J . Bannister 2 nd Banner Bearer ; J . GordonAlmonerFCSherreuAVardorJKingword

, ; . . , ; . , S Bearer ; P . Douohoe , 1 st Herald ; J . 0 . Randall , Ec-ueny ; and T . AV . Clarke . Letters were read by tho Registrar from the members ivho were absent , and the reasons for non-attendance woro in each instance allowed to bo sufficient . The folloiving candidates having been duly approved of ; were admitted aud installed . Companions It . Bythell , 5 ( ith Regt ; AV . E . Adams , 31 st Regt . ; R . AValker , J . D . Siviney , Bombay , Engineers ; A . F . Dawson , limiskilling Dragoons ; 0 ' . S . Morris , loth Regt , N . T . ; mid J

. S . Stirling , Royal Artillery . The interior of the Encampment presented a most orthodox appearance , a quantity of banners , etc ., having-been provided since bhe last meeting by the indefatigable Chancellor , Sir Knt . 2 nd Capt Hunt , who received in consequence a liberal measure of praise , besides being highly gratified at the evident surprise and satisfaction depicted on all countenances . The dinner AIMS numerously attended , and the utmost harmony prevailed ; the Sir Knts . separating at a late hour , well pleased ivith fche evening ' s amusement , and looking forward to an early reassembly .

China.

CHINA .

. HONG KOKG . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 768 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing Loelge was held at Freemasons' flail , on St . John's day , 27 th December , 1859 , for the installation of the AV . M . for tiie ensuing year , bro . C . Sfc . G . Cleverley , who appointed and invested as his officers : — Bros . Dr . AV . M . Richards , S . AV . ; AV . H . Foster , jun ., J . AV .: F . J . Has-eknd , S . D . ; E . H . Hogg , J . D . ; H . Kingsmill , Sec ; A . Grandpro , Dir . of Cers . ; li . H . Baldwin , I . G . ; G . R . Laurence was reelected Treas . ; and E . Hocy , tylerThe

. much esteemed Bro . the Hon . AVm . T . Mercer , I'm A * . G . M ., gave the charges in a most impressive manner . At the completion of the ceremonies the hall was thrown open , whore a most sumptuous repast was spread , and upwards of eighty brethren sat clown to dinner . Amongst the visitors were Bros , bis excellency Sir Hercules Robinson , ¦ nicl the iron . Acting Chief Justice Adams . The usual toasts were then proposed and duly responded to , and after spending a most , agreeable ^ 'veiling the brethren sepa rated , "Sony to ) xnt , but Ji-ippy to im-ot

America.

AMERICA .

AMERICAN MEMS . THE G . G . Chapter of the United States , at its late Session in Chicago , decided that the proper clothing for a R . A . Mason is a white lamb skin apron , edged with scarlet ; on the flap a triple tau within a triangle , and the latter surrounded by a circle . Scarfs are entirely dispensed with . For officers , a scarlet collar , coming to a point in the front , edged with gold lace .

A Masonic Historical Society has recently been organized in Ohio , ivith Bro . AV . B . Thrall , president , and Cornelius Moore , of Cincinnati , secretary . A similar society exists iu Collinsville , Ohio . On Dec . 29 th , a new Masonic hall , for Meridian Splendour Lodge , New-port , was dedicated by the Gvand Lodge of Maine ; and on Dec . 2 Sth , Pond Lodge at Hartlaucl AA'as constituted , consecrated , and its officers installed in ample form . The members of Rubicon LodgeNo . 237 ToledoOhiorecently

-, , , , pre sented their Master , Bro . Hezekiah L . Hosmer , now Deputy Grand Master of Ohio , an elegant ebony cane with a golden head . Upon the top is an engraving of the square and compass , enclosing the letter G . Bvo . Henry Ruggles , AV . M . of the Lodge at Poultney , Vermont , having served the Lodge from its organization , has been presented AA'ith a beautiful gold watch key , AA'ith appropriate Masonic emblems insceibed on it .

A ball Ai-as giA'en by the Masons of NeAV Bedford , Mass ., complimentary to Sir Knight Timothy Ingi-ahaui , on the evening of Dec . tith , said to be a grand success . Cambridge Lodge , Illinois , held high festival on the 8 th of December last , at Avhich time their officers elect were duly installed by P . G . M . Thomas Picketts , of Rock Island . One of the most interesting features was a presentation by tho wives of tho brethren of a splendid copy of the Holy Scriptures .

A dispensation for a Loelge at Orange has just been granted by tho Grand Master of Massachusetts . Ifc starts ivith sixteen members , good men aud true . The brethren of St . Albans , Vermont , have jusfc completed their new hall , and used ifc for the first time at their annual officer election . Ifc is considered the most convenient and inviting room of its kind to bo found in that region of country . On the 27 th of December , the Lodges of Cincinnati , Ohio , met

together for the purpose of installing their oflicers and enjoying a social reunion . The meeting AA'as hold in the A erandaii , and a large company of the brethren ivere present . Bro . E . T . Carson presided , assisted by Bros . Chas . Brown and John D . Caldwell . During tho session of the Grand Encampment , at Connersville , Indiana , a grand bancpiefc was given at Alasonic Hall . It camo off on the evening of December Sth , aud AA'as a most happy occasion . Eloquent speeches were made , and toasts given ; all present feeling that it was good to be there .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

TEMPLE LODGE BALL . Tins brilliant affair took place at Radley ' s Hotel , on Tuesday , the 1-Jth instant . The ball-room was tastefully decorated by Bro . Tutill , a member of fche Lodge . Bro . Adams's band was , as usual , first rate . An excellently arranged programme , unlimited refreshments of the best quality , a numerous attendance , not only of the brethren in full Masonic Craft costume , but also of ladies , the services of Bro . Taylor as M . C ., together with the untiring efforts of tho stewards , made it decidedly

one of the best balls of the season . Dancing commenced about nine , was carried on with great spirit until twelve , when , the first part of the programme being finished , the company adjourned to the supper-room , where a splendid repast awaited them . Bro . AVynne , P . AI ., occupied the chair in the absence of the AV . M . ; Bro . Farthing , S . A \ . ; Bro . Beard , J . AV . After tlie usual loyal toasts , Bro . Farthing rose and said , by the kind permission of the AV . AL , ho'had the pleasure of proposing the next toast ; he felt quite certain , Avhen named , it AA'ould be received with acclamation

— " Tho Ladies . " "No mortal could more fche ladies adore Than a free and accepted Mason . " ( Hear , hear , and cheers ) . In the cause of charity and benevcilcncc they were met that ni ght , and while enjoying theinselA-es they were by their presence contributing to the comfort and happiness of others : the ivliolo of the proceeds , after paying the necessary expenses , ivere devoted to the Masonic charities : they strove to helthose-who wore incapable of

p helping themselves , namely , aged and infirm Freemasons , their widow's and orphans . He appealed with confidence to the ladies present to say , Ai ' ere not their husbands better men since they became Masons . To tho single ladies he would say—accept no one for a husband until be had promised to become ; a Mason ; and to show the world that the word brother amongst the fraternity meant something more than a name . After ivhich ' dancing was resumed , aud continued until live o ' clock the