Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

CUMBERLAND . CABMSLE . —Cumberland Lodge ( No . 60 . )—This lodge was opened at the Masonic Rooms , Barwise-court , on AVednesday , March 29 th , by Bro . C . J . Banister as AV . M ., assisted bv the AV . M . Bro . P . AV . Hayward , the S . W ., J . W ., and a full attendance of the brethren . The minutes of last meeting were read ancl confirmed . Bro . Gawith , of Kendal , being properly proposed

was duly presented ancl advanced to the degree of Mark Master by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . G . O . of England . Bro . G . G . Hayward acting as Deacon . This degree is progressing well in Carlisle , and bids fair to be one of tlie best in the north of England . Several brethren having to leave town by railway the lodge was closed , and they departed happy to meet again . Bro . Morrow , S . AV . was nominated W . M . for the next year . NORTHUM BERLAND .

NEWCASTLE-OJI-TYNE . — Ftortlmniberland and Berwiclc-on-Tioeed-Lodge . —This loclge was opened at the Freemasons' Hall , Newgate-street , on AVednesday , March 22 nd , by the S . P . AV . M ., Bro . C . J . Danister , P . G . O ., assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . There were no candidates present , although several are on the books . The rest of tlie business having been disposed of , a candidate was proposed for advancement , and the loclge closed at eight o ' clock . A social hour was spent in the refreshment room .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

ROYAL ARCH MASONRY IN BELTUBBET . —On Tuesday evening , the 28 th ult ., the Royal Arch Chapter attached to Masonic Loclge No . 300 assembled , according to ancient usage , in the Town Hall , Beltnrbet , for the purpose of exalting four candidates to the companionship of the Royal Arch degree . The exaltation ceremony , which commenced shortly after seven o ' clock , was conducted in the most solemn and impressive manner by Comps .

Eraser , of 794 , Xewblin , and Patterson , of 881 , Clones . At the termination of the exaltation ceremony , the companions adjourned to Miss Stewart ' s hotel , where there was an excellent supper provided for the occasion . Tlie chair was ably filled by Comp . Matthews , and the vice-chair by Comp . Kelly . After the charter toasts of the evening had been duly honoured , Comp . i Kelly gave the health of the visiting brethren in an exceedingly ' able and interesting speech , in ivhich he adverted to the

principles of the Craft , showing , by happy and appropriate illustrations , that he was thoroughly an fait in tile subject he was handling . Comp . Kelly concluded by congratulating the members of the Beltnrbet Loclge on having secured the efficient aid of Comps . Patterson and Frazer in the working of their present Royal Arch Chapter . Comp . Patterson responded in an admirable speech . The next merry meeting was then pledged , and the companions separated .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . ST . AUBIN ' S LODGE ( NO , 958 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held on Tuesday , March 21 st , at the Masonic Rooms , under the presidency of Bro . E . C . M . de Carteret , A \ . M ., assisted by Bro . C . Le Sueur acting as S . W ., Bro . Joseph Stevens acting as J . W ., ancl Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the previous

meeting , a resolution was passed , of which due notice had been given , making an alteration in tho by-laws , with a view to abolish fines for the late arrival or absence of officers of the lodge , the enforcement of which appeared to have been a source of annoyance to some of the members . A ballot was taken for tho admission of Mr . Theophilus Le Cappelain as a candidate for initiation . This proving unanimously favourable , Mr . Le Cappelain was introducedand subjected to the usual

, ceremonial by the AV . M . in excellent style . The ordinary charge was delivered by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . During a casual absence from the room of the I . P . M ., a letter from him was read , containing several suggestions in reference to the loclge , offering a carpet of Masonic pattern for the acceptance of tho brethren , which , he had purchased from the Royal

Channel Islands.

Alfred Loclge on its removal to tho Temple , ancl recommendingthat the loclge should buy two pillars surmounted with globes , from the same quarter , which lie had caused to be placed in the room for inspection . Resolutions were passed offering a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for his handsome present , and for the purchase of tbe pillars , as suggested . Thus this new lodge may be considered as having completed its Masonic furniture , which is above the average in completeness

and quality , nothing being now deficient but such articles as are necessary for the banqueting table , many of which have been provided . The W . M . rose three several times to make inquiry respecting further business ; and nothing being offered except the nomination of a candidate for initiation by Bros . Swrguy and Hoi * -, , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony aud with solemn prayer at a quarter to nine . Tlie brethren then adjourned for refreshment ancl an hour ' s social intercourse ;

several addresses were delivered in connection with the toasts , and at a quarter to ton all the brethren wera on their way to their respective homos . It may be added , that in the course of the evening an announcement was made that the arrangements for a loclge of Mark Masters under the jurisdiction of the Grand Mark Loclge of England were nearly complete , and that the installation of Bro . Dr . Hopkins as the First W . M . was fixed for Monday , April 10 th , and that he would be happy

to receive the names of any candidates for advancement , tlie result of which was that several brethren expressed their wish , to take the degree . LODGE LA CESAREE ( NO . 590 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting

was held at the Temple on Thursday , March 30 tb , Bro . C . Le Sueur , AV . M ., in the chair , assisted by Bio . P . E . Le Sueur , S . W ., Bro . Binet acting as J . W ., ancl Bro . Dr . Hopkins acting as P . M . About seventy brethren -were present . The minutes ofthe previous meeting wero read and confirmed . After ample testimony as to character had been given by Bros . Schmitt and Binet , a ballot was taken for Mr . J . Le Goupillot , son of the excellent Treasurer of the lodge , as a candidate for admission

into the Order , which was unanimous in his favour . Bro . Ph . Baudains , jun ., having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge having been resumed , Bro . Manuel brought forward a case of distress , which was referred to the committee for dispensing the Provincial Fund of Benevolence ; he also recommended some special arrangements , beyond what are now usual , for paying honour to strangers visiting the loclge , ancl called attention to

the committee appointed some time ago for the purpose of determining on some plan lor tbe consideration ancl discussion of Masonic subjects , with a view to the instruction of the brethren beyond tho mere rituals and ceremonials of tho Craft , which appeared not to have entered on its labours . The W . M . pointed ont that many circumstances had combined to prevent anythingbeing clone , but promised shortly to take the necessary measures . Mr . J . Le Goupillot was introduced and duly initiated as an E . A .

by the AV . M ., who performed this and the previous ceremony in a manner rarely if ever surpassed , distinguished alike by fluency , impressiveness , ancl readiness in the execution of all the details . The officers being equally efficient in their respective duties , as a matter of course tlie brethren were attentive and silent , thus

adding to the solemnity of the occasion . Here , as in other lodges , the opening of the new Mark Lodge was announced , and the W . M . gave an inducement to the brethren to become candidates for advancement by stating that lie , his AVardens , and all his officers not already Mark Masters , would come forward to take the degree immediately after the installation of Bro . Dr . Hopkins as W . M . on Monday , April 10 th . The nomination of a gentleman for initiation by Bro . Chevalier ended the business

of the evening . The loclge was closed at a quarter to ten , ancl the brethren adjourned to tbe banqueting room for refreshment . ROYAL ALTICED LODGE ( NO . 877 ! . —On Monday , March 26 th , this lodge having given up its rooms in Grove-place , St . Helier , met for the first time in the Temple , for the purpose of installing the W . M . for the next year . The hour being an inconvenient one , and there being no other business , the attendance was but scanty . Tlie loclge was opened by the Prov . G . M .,

and the chair was then occupied by Bro . Adams , who had kindly undertaken to perform tho ceremony . Bro . AYestaway was presented as the AV . M . elect . Tho charge's having been assented to , ancl the other necessary forms complied with , a board of installed Masters was formed , consisting of Bros . Hammond , Adams , Le Couteur , Gallichan , Dr , Hopkins , and others , by whom Bro . AVestaway was formally installed , proclaimed , and greeted as AV . M . The board having been closed ,