Mark Masonry.

J . H . Jukes ( Chap , for Hereford ) , F- Lamrley ( Cardiff ) , T . G . South ( Cardiff ) , VV . Pickford , B . Thomas , C . H . Oliver , S . T . Hallen , C . W . Ingram , T . M . Cole , W . Watkins , II . Sheppard , Charles Homfray , R . S . Roper , G . Homfray , H . Hellier , R . J . Chambers , AA . R . Matthews , LI . Gravenei-, —H . Williams , ( Swansea ) , Reuben Evans , E . Esp , AV . Randall , G . Fothergill , E . J . Tapson , S . Coombs , AV . Williams , G . J . Jacob , J . James , E . J . Thomas , A . Taylor , J . Horner , H . J . Gratte , D . L . James ,

—AVillans , ( Cardiff ) , D . Roberts , J . Phipps ( Cardiff ) , A . Isaacs , and Capt . Utlez . The following toasts were duly proposed and acknowledged : — " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of AVales and all the Royal Family , " " The M . W ., the G . M , the R . AV , the D . G . M , and Grand Lodge of England , " " The M . W ., the G . M , and the Grand Lodgo of Mark Master Masons , " "The D . Prov . G . M , and the P . G . Lodge of Monmouthshire , " " The W . M 109 " " The V . W . Bro . BinckssG . Sec" " The

, , , , Visitors , " " The Members of 109 , " " The Masonic Lodges in the Province , " "The Masonic Charities , " "The Press , " "The Ladies , " and " To all Poor and Distressed Masons , " & e . A very pleasant evening was spent , and it was considered that the new lodge had been floated under very encouraging auspices .

Reviews

REVIEWS

Furness , Past and Present : Its History and Antiquities . by GEOKGE MAKKHAM TWEDDELL , F . S . A ,, Scotland and Newcastle , & c . Bro . Tweddell , in adding another to his numerous list of works of local character , has this time eclipsed himself . Ho proposes to complete , in twenty parts , at 2 s . eacha work upon the above interesting subject ; and if

, the succeeding numbers equal the first , we have not the slightest doubt that every copy of the edition will be eagerly purchased . The first number , besides title and dedication page , executed in the highest style of gold and colours , contains two chromo-litho views of gentlemen's seats in the neighbourhood , and a steel portrait of the Duke of Devonshire , to whom the work is dedicated .

The prospectus says , with truth , that " in the preparation and execution of these illustrations , no trouble or expense has been spared in order to render the 'History of Furness' worthy of taking rank with the first class of high art productions , and the publisher is enabled to offer the work to tho acceptance of the public , with the utmost confidence in its merits . "

The Rectangular Review : a Quarterly Communication on Philosophy , Freemasonry , Archaeology , Science , and the Fine Arts . No . 1 . July . The high price of this new " quarterly" ( 2 s . 6 d . ) would seem to preclude the possibility of success in these days of " plenty for money . " However , it treads on classic ground , and treats upon subjects eschewed by most of

the , magazines , and on this account may meet with encouragement amongst the dillclardi . The present number opens with " Penny Paperisni , " by one who evidently understands his subject . An opportune chapter upon the history of the Bonaparte family in the present state of Europe cannot fail to interest . From " Freemasonry : its History , Principles , and Objects , " wo shal ) , on a future occasion , make copious extracts .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

MASONIC FETE AT ROSLIN . At the invitation of the Earl and Countess of Rosslyn , the office bearers and members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , besides brethren belonging to daughter ledges in Edinburgh and neighbouring counties , with their wives and daughters , to the number of 800 , took luncheon at Roslin yesterday . The office hearers and members of the Grand Lodge , on arriving at Roslin , proceeded to Rosebank House , where a liberal table was open for them during the afternoon . Amongst those present at Rosebank

Masonic Festivities.

were the host and hostess , the Earl and Countess of Rosslyn , who did everything in their power to make their guests happy and comfortable ; the Earl of Dalhousie , Grand Master Mason of Scotland ; Brothers John Whyte-Melville , Past Grand Master Lord Rosehill , Grand Sword Bearer ; the Officers of the 13 th Hussars and 90 th Regiment ; Lord Erskine , J . T . Oswald of Dunnikier ; J . Wolf Murray , of Craigdltie : Captain Morland , Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Western India ; Sir

Arthur Halket , Bart , of Pitfem ; Mr . Peter Gardiner , Poet-Laureate Trafalgar Lodge , Leith ; the Revs . Mr Grant , Mr . Eraser , Leith ; A . S . Muir , Graham , Xewhuven ; Drs . Farley , Shaw , Nachot , Lilburn , Dickson , Carmichael , Ritchie , M'Cowan , Veiteb , and Heron Watson ; Captain M-Caiisland , F . Lindsay , ate Royal Artillery ; Gootlsir , Aberdour . Mrs . Erskine , AVeymss ; Mrs . Tytler . AVoodhouselcc ; and a large and fashionlable assemblage of ladies . The band of the 13 th Hussarswho

, were stationed in the grounds , played during the afternoon . Before the compony left Rosebank , Bro . Robertson , the Grand Bible Bearer , proposed , after a few laudatory remarks , three cheers for the Earl of Rosslyn , three for the Countess of Rosslyn , and three for the Earl of Dalnousie , for the liberal manner in which the brethren had been entertained , which were heartily given . At the Old Inn , at the Chapel of Roslin , the general body of the Freemasons iiad a free house , an ample luncheon

being provided for them . The baud of the 90 th Regiment was stationed on the mound behind the chapel , aud dancing was engaged in by the ladies and gentlemen present during the afternoon . About five o ' clock , the Earl of Rosslyn , accompanied by the Countess , tho Earl of Dalhousie , and other noblemen , drove to tho vast assemblage at tho Old Inn , and the Earl of Rosslyn , in a short speech , intimated the pleasure it nliorded him to see so many present , and hoped they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves . Three times three were given for liis lordship before he left the ground . The party returned to fcoivn by special train at six o ' clock , highly delighted with the manner iu which they had been treated .

Bengal Masonic Association For Educating Children Of Indigent Freemasons.

BENGAL MASONIC ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN OF INDIGENT FREEMASONS .

A general meeting of subscribers to this Association was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Bentir . ck-street , Bengal , on Wednesday , June 1 , 1870 , Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , President , in the chair . The proceedings of the General Meeting , held on 1 st of December last were read and confirmed . The accounts from December 1 , 1869 , to May 31 , 1870 ,

showing a balance of 10 , 500 rs . in Government Securities , and l , r > 79- < i-3 rs . in cash , were examined and passed . Tho President informed the meeting that the whole of the Government Securities belonging to the Assnciation had been transferred to the trustees under the provisions of their 6 th bye-law , and placed for safe custody with the bankers of the Associationtogether with a

, power of attorney authorising them to draw interest as it falls due from time to time upon the stock . The President laid on the table tho bankers' receipts for the above Government paper . The President laid on the table an abstract of the cash transactions of the Association during the past halfyear , and a balance-sheet of the revenue account ,

prepared according to the provisions of bye-laws 8 and 25 , showing a sum of 515-5-7 rs . available for expenditure during tho remainder of the year ending the 30 th of November next . An application was read from the widow of the late Charles Frederick Jacobson , Master Mason , for admission to the benefit of the Association of her daughter Alice

Jane , who was born on Jul y 20 , 1862 . The meeting was of opinion that the case was a deserving one , and determined that the daughter of the applicant should bo sent as a boarder to the Marciiiicrc Girls' School at the expense of the Association . An application was road from the widow of tho late Henry Richard Jackson , Master Mason , for admission to the benefit of the Association of her children , Eva Annie , born February 26 , 1862 , and Mina Edith , born