Ireland.

"I have now the great pleasure to beg their acceptance of the accompanying trowel , the inscription on which but inadequately expresses the warmth of the feelings which havo prompted me in presenting it . "AVith my fraternal regards to those of the brethren who may remember me ' on merry occasion , ' ancl my Masonic greeting to all , " I am , Dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally ,

"Jons L . RICKAEDS , P . M . " "To the Secretary of Carlow Lodge ( No . 116 ) , Carlow , Ireland . " The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Past Masters of Lodge 116 , took occasion to couple with it the name of Bro . John Laurie Rickards . He had been acquainted with Bro . Richards as a Masonancl coulcl bear his humble testimony to his sterling qualities

, as a brother , as well as to the highly creditable and satisfactory manner in - which Bro . Hickards had discharged the duties of the various offices in the lodge , including that of Master . Initiated in No . 116 , he proved himself an ardent disciple of the mysteries of the Craffc ; and the pleasing circumstances of the eA-ening jliad shown that he Avas no ungenerous scion of the Order . The grateful allusions he had made to his "Mother Lodge , " in his letter

to the Secretary , and in the simple but genuine inscription on his 'handsome present to the lodge , bore ample testimony to the depth of that filial duty and that fraternal affection which , he had first imbibed amongst them . Even in a foreign and distant land the principles of the Order had been his guiding star ; and his efforts to establish a periodical literature in Peru had been illustrated by the republication there of many of those Masonic effusions ivhich he hacl prized at home . He had IIOAV happily returned to his native

shores , and his . first recollections , it would seem , ivere connected with the CarloAv Lodge . How gracefully he had renewed these associations had been observed in the course of that evening ; and the valuable ornament he hacl sent the loclge would long be cherished and preserved by the members as a memorial of mutual regard ; ancl he ( the AA ' . M . ) hoped that the occasion might not be far distant when Bro . Hickards would be present once more ivith them in personas he then undoubtedly was in spit-it and in heart .

, ( Cheers . ) In course of the evening the AA ' . M . drew attention to the claims of the Female Orphan School , and to tho fact that , although six candidates were admitted lately , there were six others waiting to be received—as soon as their funds would be sufficient to enable the governors to provide for them . Tho members separated after spending a cheerful and convivial evening .

BEKBAST . —On Monday , the 24 th inst ., lodges 10 , 40 , and 151 duly celebrated the festival of St . John by a convivial meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , 15 , Donegal ! jPlace . Tlie three lodges above named preside in the Hall alternately , and lodges 40 ancl 15-1 were the guests of lodge 10 on this occasion . Bro . Finlay M'Cance , the AV . M . of loclge 10 , occupied the chair , supported on the t-Hit bBro . AA ' . S . TracyD . Prov . G . M . of Belfast ancl North Down

y , , ; ind on the left by Bro . Thomas Cinnamond , P . M ., lodge 10 . Bro . Colonel Moody acted as S . AV ., supported by Bro . James Hamilton , P . M . lodge 40 ; and by Bro . John G . M'Gee , P . M . Lodge 154 . ill usual loyal , Masonic , ancl patriotic toasts were eloquently given and duly responded to ; and , after a meeting of great enjoyment , the brethren separated . —The brethren of lodges 88 , 195 , and 272 met in their lodge rooms , 9 , Donegall place , where upwards of

forty sat down to an excellent supper , provided by Bro . Thompson . Bro . R . S . Johnston , SS , presided ; ancl , after the usual loyal toasts , the evening ivas enlivened by singing . The brethren separated at an early hour , after spending a very agreeable Masonic evening . The members of lodge No . 97 dined together in the establishment of Bro . Edward Smyth , North Queen Street . The chair ivas occupied on the occasion by the AV . M ., Bro . Gumming . The cloth

having been removed , several toasts were proposed and duly responded to , after which tho chairman proposed the " Three Grand Masters of England , Ireland , ancl Scotland . " Bro . Smyth in an appropriate speech , responded , and in the course of his remarks took occasion to refer to the general prosperity of the Order . The next toast proposed was ' Prosperity to Loclge No . 97 , " to ivhich the W . M ., Bro . Gumming , responded . The evening ' s proceedings

were greatly enlivened by several excellent songs and pieces of recitation . —The members of Lodge No . 54 met in their rooms , at eight o ' clock , and after business adjourned to refreshment , provided in excellent style by Bro . M'Elwee , of the A'ine Hotel . Bro . Johh M'Cullough , Master , occupied fche chair , and tlie vice was filled by S . AV . Bro . Alexander Hull . About thirty sat down to . dine , and a pleasant evening was spent . I

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

KEVSTOITE LODGE . —This lodge held its annual meeting on Thursday , 27 th June , at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . Bro . E . Barrel ! , the Master , was unable to attend , and the lodge was opened byBro . Barringer , P . M ., whorequestedBi'o . Dr . Jones , P . M . of the Bon Accord Lodge , to advance Bro . J . G . Richards , of the Moira Lodge , No . 109 , and Bro . C J . How , of No . 276 . Bro . Dr . Barringer then presented Bro . Lavenderthe Master electto Dr . Jones for

instal-, , lation , and he was placed in the chair in due form . Bro . H . L . P . Pontile , of the Northumberland and Benvick Lodge , Avas admitted a joining member . 'The AA' . M . appointed Bros . George Lambert , S . ' W . ; Rev . J . G . AA ' ood , J . AV . ; J . G . Richards , Sec ; C J . How , Reg . of Marks ; J . O . Stock , S . D . ; H . AA . Sprntt , J . D . ; A . Walls , I . G . Bro . John Thorn was re-elected Treas ., and H . Rice , Tyler . All business endedthe brethren adjoined fo the banquet . In the

, course of the evening the health of the AV . M . was proposed by Bro . Barringer , and in reply Bro . Lavender assured the brethren that , so long as he was placed at the head of their lodge , no effort of his should be wanting to advance its interests . In responding for the P . M ' s ., Dr . Barringer referred to the kindness and urbanity displayed by Bro . Jones on every occasion , but especially in attending that evening as a visitor and assisting in the ceremonies . His known talent had

induced the solicitation to install the AA' . M ., ancl hy this his respected brother had materially contributed to tlie efficient conduct of the proceedings . The AA' . M . then gave " The Health of fche Visitors , " Bros . Jones ancl J . How , who had both given assistance in the business of the lodge ; and as Bro . Jones had already spoken as an Officer of the Grand Lodge , he threw on Bro . How the honour of . responding .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CONSECRATION OF THE PRINCE FREDERICK AA'ILLIAM CHAPTER ( No . 1055 ) . A now chapter attached to the Prince Frederick AA'illiam Lodge ( No . 1055 ) was consecrated on Thursday , tho 27 th ultimo , at the Knights of St . John of Jerusalem , St . John's AA'ood . The fittings and effects of tho chapter are at once neat and elegant , evidencing

tho taste and good workmanship of Comp . Piatt . Comp . AA . AVatson performed the ceremony of consecration with great satisfaction to every Arch Mason present , ancl indeed may be said to have surpassed himself on that occasion . Comp . Matthew Cooke presided in the musical department . The installation of Comps . J . D . Caulcher as M . E . Z ., Frazer , as IL , ancl Capt . Hardy as J „ was most ably performed by the veteran P . Z ., Thomas A .

Adams . Bros . Styles , Stapleton , ancl tivo others were exalted , and the chapter was closed in ancient and solemn form . After a very handsome banquet the M . E . Z . gave the usual routine toasts very tersely and appropriately . He next proposed the newly exalted Companions , telling them that they were the first children of the new chapter , and he hoped would live long to see it flourish . Comp . STAPLETOJJ , on behalf of the newly exalted Comps ., returned thanks , expressing how gratified they were to stand in the position of the first-born of the chapter . He could scarcely , however , follow out the thread of the connection between the Craft and Arch ,

but from seeing those in office , known fco bo great lights in Masonry , he felt sure they were going on the right track . Comp AA ' . AA ' ATSOK claimed their attention whilst lie proposed the health of the M . E . Z . Ho was sure all present knew his skill , and must feel how very creditably hehad gone through his duty as aMason in all ifcs branches . Their M . E . Z . brought the same zeal to bear on his new position , and although it was the first time'he had gone through the onerous taskyet it was so satisfactorildone that it was a

happi-, y ness to every one present to have such a man at their head , and they would , ho hoped , join him in wishing their M . E . Z . every possible happiness . Comp . CAULCHEK , M . E . Z ., returned his sincere thanks for the toast . He feared Comp . AVatson's remarks were too undeserved . Ho had paid some slight attention to Arch Masonry , and was indebted for what he knew of it to Comp . Thomas A . Adams , who

ivas his instructor both early and late ; and he coulcl assure them it would be his aim to do his best , and merit , by his attention , their approbation . The M . E . Z . said they were happy to see the visiting companions , Woodstock , II . 211 ; Matthew Cooke , E . 211 ; Best , 206 , ancl Lippman , 218 ; and they felt obliged to them for being sufficientl y interested as to visit what he might call a suburban Chapter . Comp . WOODSTOCK returned thanks very briefly ancl to the purpose .