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excellence of the viands and the care and attention of the waiting ; everything , in fact , was done to promote the comfort of the brethren , who separated at a seasonable hour , highly gratified with the whole proceedings of the day . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . Sc . uvnoROUGiT . — Star of the Last Lodge ( No . 95 ) . —The first

anniversary mooting since the opening of this lodge of Mark Masters took place at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ,, when upwards of twenty-five members were present , also Bro . F . Binckes , G . S . ( London ) , Bros . Cooper , Monkhouse , and Ward ( York ) . The lodge was opened at half-past four o ' clock in the afternoon , when the chair was taken by Bro . W . F . Rookeassisted bhis officersBros . J . W . WoodallS . W . ;

, y , , R . H . Peacock . J . W . ; Rev . II . Blane , Chap . ; J . F . Spur ,-, M . O . ; "W . T . Farthing , S . O .: 11 . W . Garnett , . 1 . 0 . ; H . C . Martin , Reg . of Marks ' ; W . Peacock , S . D . ; and J . Paper , J . D . The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been confirmed , Bros . G . J . Cayley , Parker , Pattison , Rowan , Green , and Walshaw , were balloted for approved as candidates for the Mark degree , after which they were duly admitted and advanced to the

degree of Mark Master . Bro . Binckes next proceeded to tho installation of Bro . Woodall , W . M ., for the ensuing year , which ceremony he performed with accuracy . The newly installed AV . M . then invested bis olficars . Bros . 11 . A . Williamson , S . W . ; W . T . Farthing , J . W . ; R . II . Peacock , M . O .: Garnett , S . O . ; D . Fletcher , J . O . ; H . C . Martin , Reg . of Marks ; J . A . ChapmanTreas . ; W . PeacockS . D . ; J . C . D . Jackson , ! . ]) . ; J .

, , , Raper , I . G .: and A ' erify , Tyler . A vote of thanks to Bro . Binckes was given for his kind assistance at the installation , ivhich he responded to in an able address , in which he strongly commented upon the good working and respectability of the lodge , which was closed at half-past seven o ' clock . Tho brethren afterwards dined together and spent the remainder of the evening in harmonv .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

YORKSHIRE ( AMCST ) . DElvsntrRY . —Feamleg Encampment . —This encampment held its usual meeting in the Masonic Temple , on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at six p . m . In the absence of tbe E . C . R . R . Nelson , Sir Knt . Henry Smith , Prov . G . Chancellor , presided , assisted by Sir Knts . John Wordsworth , Ist C . ; John Armitage , 2 nd C . ; John Lobley , Capt . of tbe Lines ; William Richardson ,

Reg . ; Dr . William Henry Thornton , Expert ; Frank Aked , Equerry , & c . Apologies were read from Sir Knt . Dr . Senior , LL . D ., Prov . G . C , and others . The muster-roll having been called , the minutes of last encampment were read and confirmed . The election of E . C . and Treas . for the ensuing year then took place , and the unanimous choice fell upon Sir Knts . J . Wordsworth and W . Richardson . The encampment was then closed ,

after tbe almoner had performed his functions . BRADFORD . —Faith Encampment ( No . 29 ) . —This encampment met in tbe rooms of the Lodge of Hope on Monday evening , the 2 nd inst ., at seven . There were present Sir Knts . J . C . Taykr , E . C . ; J . R , Annitage , Reg .. ; U . B utter wor th ; Thomas Hill , P . E . C , and others . Alter the encampment bad been duly opened , the roll was called , minutes read , and the Sir Knts .

proceeded to instal Comps . Joshua Brigg , Edward Haley , and John Hill , of the Chapter of Charity , No . 302 . The almoner performed his duty , and the encampment was closed in peace and harmony .

Knights Of The Red Cross Of Constantine.

KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

METROPOLITAN . PLAXTAGEXET CONCLAVE . —A meeting of this conclave , under the Grand Imperial Council of England , was held at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present tbe S . E . and P . Sir Knt . W . Turner , G . Std . Bearer , M . P . Sov . ; E . P . S . T . AVescombe , as A . E . ; E . P . S . J . Brett ; Sir Knts . J . G . Marsh , Assist . G . Recorder ; R . W . Little , G . Recorder ; II . Parker , G . O .: II . G . Buss , G . Almoner ; AV . H . Hubbard , G . Treas . ; I . G . Murray , G . IK Cook , & c . The conclave was opened in ancient and solemn form , when

Knights Of The Red Cross Of Constantine.

Bro . Thomas A esper , P . M . 554 , was introduced , and installed a knight of the Order , after which the knights retired to one of Bro . Todd ' s inexpensive but really good , substantial banquets . AVe cannot permit this opportunity to pass by without complimenting the acting officers on the impressive miinner in which the ceremony of installation was rendered .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

MASONIC BALL . Tho brethren of the Lodgo of Saint Oswald ( No . 1 , 124- ) , contemplate giving a ball in the Victoria Rooms , Oswestry , on Easter Tuesday next . A " Masonic " ball is a novelty in our province , and it is hoped that the

success of the undertaking will enable considerable contributions to the Masonic Charities , which is the object with ivhich it was projected . SCOTLAND . BENEVOLENT CONCERT AT 'WISHAW .

One of those pleasing demonstrations which bring out in favourable colours the truly Masonic virtuecharity—took place on tbe 29 th ult ., when a concert was given in the public school-room , "Wishaw , by the local Masonic lodges , No . 31 , Coltness ; 4-27 , Cambusnethan ; and -J-71 , Sliotts , for the benefit of the poor of

Cambusnothaii and the ncigbourhing mining district . The chair was occupied upou the occasion by Bro . James Wallace ( of Glasgow ) , G-. S ., who delivered an effective and neat speech , referring to this and similar gatherings . The vocal and instrumental music gave much satisfaction to the company , and the whole proceedings were a

success , reflecting credit upon the promoters . Long may Ereeinasonry thus continue to shed its benign influences on all around , and cause even those who are outside the Masonic circle to experience tho refreshing effect of her genial rays .

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

QUEENS' CONCERT ROOMS . On Thursday evening , the 21 st ult ., tho first of a series of six concerts to bo given by Hon- Carl Hauso , took place at the abave rooms- It was the second public appearance of Herr Hauso since his short arrival in this

country , and wo must congratulate our musical readers on such a valuable addition to tlio ranks of our eminent pianists . His execution of the most difficult passages was perfect , leaving no room for doubt as to bis future position in the musical world . The concert commenced with Mozart ' s Sonata in D major for two pianos , and

was brilliantly executed by Herr Hauso and Signor Catalani . Both entered body and soul into this charming composition , and inspired their audience with its classical beauties . Tlie Grand March de Concert , "Jupiter , " the composition of Herr Hause , merited the highest encomiums . Of the vocalists , the star of the evening was

Signorina Luigia Lciile , a debutante from Naples , pupil of Signor Catalani , who introduced herself to an English audience by a charming delivery of the air , ' ¦ ' To Ludia , "