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nce of a distinguished member , Sir Knight King , P . E . C . JJ the Encampment of Baldwyn , in Bristol , since the unfor-+ nate difference between that Encampment and the Grand foiiclave had been healed , and their brothers at Bristol were ow arrayed under the banner of the Grand Conclave . The lOnf-Ms shortly afterwards separated , after the enjoyment of 0 I 1 e of those pleasant and social evenings that ahvays distinguish the Mount Calvary Encampment .

[ "What will the Supremo Grand Council and the Grand Conclave say to this ? Where is the agreement existing between them ? Can Sir Knight King have forgotten how lately he lias foresworn the errors of one schismatic Encampment , that he must rush into another . —ED . F . M . & MM . ] YOEKSJIIEE ( WEST . )

SnBHUEED . —De Furnival Encampment .- —The Sir Knights of this Encampment met in the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , on Monday ; 8 th inst . Sir Knight Graham Stuart , E . G ., occupied the throne , and was supported by Sir Knights Wm . White , jun ., P . E . C , and Assist . G . Dir . of Cers . of England ; Henry Webster , jirst Capt . ; E . Drury , Second Capt . ; H . J . Garnett , Eeg . ; J . Eodgers , Exp . and Treas . ; W . E . Parker , Capt . of Lines ; E . A KeeleyHerald & c . Comps . John Thomsonof the Minerva

. , , , Chapter ( No . 311 ) , Hull , and Eobert Arnison , of the Chapter of Paradise ( No . 162 ) , Sheffield , were ably and impressively installed , the whole of the officers manifesting a very praiseworthy knowledge of their duties . It was determined that the Prov . G . Commander should be invited to hold his next Prov . Grand Conclave at Sheffield .

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MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

METEOPOLITAN . CAMDEN LODGE ( NO . 1006 ) . —On Tuesday last , the 2 nd inst ., the members of this lodge held a summer banquet at the Crown Tavern , Broxbourne Bridge , a somewhat retired , but beautiful spot , on the banks of the river Lea , and which , without exception , is undoubtedly one of the most attractive and beautiful of the suburban retreats of the metropolis . Instituted under

the presidency of a very worthy brother , Bro . J . N . Frost , the W . M . ol the lodge , a P . M . of No . 276 , and J . W . of 1167 , assisted by a few members of the lodge , it was arranged that the meeting above announced should take place in order that the members and their friends , including the ladies , might have an opportunity of assembling under those auspices which should enable each Mason to demonstrate how desirous he isto be happy himselfand communicate happiness to othersAs the distance

, . from London is some eighteen miles , conveyances were provided by Bro . Dickenson for those members ancl their friends who chose to avail themselves of that mode of reaching the destined rendezvous . At half-past nine , a . m ., a happy party started from the Camden-road , per private omnibus , accompanied by , or joined on the road , by those brethren ancl ladies who gave the preference to their own nrivate carriage . The ride through the rural villages of Tottenham , Edmonton . Waltham . Cheshunt .

& c ., ivas much appreciated . On the arrival at the tavern abovenamed , the party , consisting of upivards of sixty , proceeded to inspect the grounds , ancl all were delighted with the profusion of beaut y Avith Avhich they abounded . The AA'alks and their arrangements , the variety of flowers and their excellence were the admiration of all . A sumptuous banquet aud dessert , ancl a -very excellent tea , were provided by the host , Bro . Benning-» eul . .- After the banquet BroFrost ( WMpresiding )

. .. , proposed _ "the Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " which ws responded to with much enthusaism , the band playing the National Anthem . The other loyal toasts being disposed of i y ?^**^ t ^ e company to join him in drinking " Success tl ° t J , 9 amtleu Lodge . " In introducing this toast he remarked . . this , the first summer entertainment of the lodge , Avas nated With the sole obect of ilfforcl the Aiivesand families

of Si J ; "g" - tne brethren , as well as their friends , an opportunity of meetthn ° ia PPy and convivial occasion ; and after thanking all ° > J- particularly the ladies , Avho had so kindly graced the * f , sent occasion with their presence , expressed a hope that each , ; u , S J'eav would bring about a recurrence of these defencuu meetings . A very enthusiastic response followed . Bro .

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Harker next proposed " The Ladies , " whom , in a very eulogistic speech , he highly complimented . It is needless to say that due honour was done to a toast always so acceptable amongst Freemasons . Bro . Peckham , in behalf of the ladies , returned thanks in a very able manner . Bro . Tyrrell , P . M . of the lodge , and P . M . 108 , & c , next proposed " The Health and Prosperity of the P . M . ( Frost ) , " and remarked that it was mainly through his exertions that they were brought together on this very leasant

p occasion , and characterised him as an honourable , zealous , and efficient member of the Craft . This toast was received with the most enthusiastic applause . Bro . Frost briefly replied , and stated his willingness at all times to assist and his desire to promote the good work of Masonry . " The Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to hy Bro . Captain Gilson , and other toasts followedafter which the assemblleft the banquetting roomand

, y , found ample amusement in again perambulating the gardens and grounds , ivhen dancing , archery , boivls , fishing , & c , and "Aunt Sally" afforded excellent pastime and unlimited entertainment to all ; and when the time for departure arrived , which necessarily was at an early hour , the only regret felt was that the time was too short .

Obituary.

Obituary .

THE LATE E . W . BEO . DE . JOHN" GEANT . ( From the Indian Freemasons' Friend . ) After lingering on the bed of sickness for five years , the kindhearted Dr . John Grant is at rest . He was the first Prov . G . M . of the present District Grand Lodge of Bengal ; and it is with much satisfaction that I observe that the District Grand Lodge and some of the lodges in Calcutta have placed ou record their

sense of his worth . Dr . Grant entered the East India Company's service in 1816 . In 1819 he published some short and amusing essays , signed " Gabriel Sensitive , " which were so well received that he followed them up with another series of papers in the same style , entitled " The Proser . " In 1823 he became editor of the Indian Gazette , and in 1828 ol the Government Gazette . At this time there was a furore for theatrical entertainments , and the male

dramatis personal were chiefly members of our Indian bureaucracy , who had studied the Stars of London to some good purpose . On nights when the " Old Chowringhee " was open , and all Calcutta would be thronging to its gates , Dt . Grant would issue his fiat to the inmates of his Pandemonium to "keep the press open . " On the falling of the curtain , he would hurry to his desk , and dash off a vigorous piece of criticism , which would be sought for and eagerly read on the following morning . In

1835 Dr . Grant became co-editor with Dr . Pearson of the Indian Journal of Medical Science . He also employed his pen freely for the Bengal Annual , the Calcutta Magazine , the Hwrlsasru , and other local publications . He contributed to the Indian Review a very good memoir of E . W . Bro . Dr . James Burnes . After holding for several years the office of Apothecary-General in Calcutta , Dr . Grant was appointed in 1852 , Superintending Surgeon at Agra . On leaving Calcutta , he was succeeded as au Elder of St . Andrew ' s Kirk by his friend , E . W . Bro . J . J . L .

Hoff . During the prevalence of cholera at Agra in 1856 , when , we have been told by an eye-witness , the victims of the disease used to be removed in heaps out of the city , the anxiety of mind ancl fatigue of body which Dr . Grant suffered in the zealous discharge of . his duties , gave the final shock to his system , and completely prostrated him . " Twice or thrice a day , " wrote the Mofussilite" was Dr . Grant to be seen at the hospital

-, , encourag ing by his noble example ancl valuable advice the other medical officers , cheering the unfortunate patients with kind words , and personally endeavouring to alleviate their sufferings by supplying them with delicacies beyond hospital resources , ancl ivhich he considerately furnished from his own house . " This is nohle testimony ! When Dr . Grant was finally leaving India , in March , 1857 , he alluded to the Indian Freemasons' Friend , and stated

the reasons which had prevented him from aiding it with any literary contributions . I reproduce here what I then quoted from a paper in the Oriental Herald , written when he was yet in the prime of iife : — " He commands the affection and regard of all who have the good fortune to be admitted within the circle of his acquaintance . Universally beloved and respected , the friend of all who need a friend , he is rich , if not in the world ' s wealth , in the en-