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to appoint and invest the Grand Officers for the year ensuing , viz . : R . W . Bro . W . W . Beach , M . P ., Dep . G . Master . „ G . Brudenell Bruce G . Senior Warden . „ John Barker G . Junior Warden . „ Rev . Dr . Richards ~ ) n ~ ,. Rev . J . W . Laughlin j " Chaplains .

„ Rev . G . Raymond Portal .. G . Registrar . „ Frederick Binekes G . Secretary . „ Dr . Dowse G . M . Overseer . - „ C . J . Banister G . S . Overseer . „ R . R . Nelson G . J . Overseer . „ Thomas Harfoot G . Senior Deacon . „ W . Thompson G . Junior Deacon . W . Bro . S . S . Cossens G . Dir . of Cers .

„ R . S . Hulbert G . A . Dir . of Cers . „ Jesse Turner G . Insp . of Works . „ Charles Swan G . Sword Bearer . „ Charles Venables G . Organist . „ Joshua Munn G . Purst . „ George Smith G . Tyler . No lodge having returned the name of a brother to serve as

Grand Steward , the Grand Master nominated as Grand Stewards , Bros . G . W . Mobbs , Old Kent , London ; E . S . Stilwell , Mallet and Chisel Lodge ( Mo . 5 ) , London ; John Hammerton , Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 7 ) , London ; J . C . Radford , Sincerity Lodge ( No . 35 ) , Devon ; R . Hooper , St . John Lodge ( No . 50 ) , Devon ; S . D . Forbes , Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 62 ) , Hants . The members of the General Board were then nominated and

appointed . The V . W . Bro . J . R . STEBBING was anxious , before the business of the Grand Lodge was brought to a conclusion , to undertake the discharge of a most pleasing duty , however inadequate for its proper performance he might feel himself to be . The name of Carnarvon had , long years ago , shed a brilliant lustre on the annals of the Craft , and as Mark Masons they had a right to esteem themselves peculiarlfortunate in haviug had

y one , who so worthily bore that honoured name , to preside over them during the last three years . The mingled dignity and urbanity which had characterised his lordship ' s occupancy of the high position of their Grand Master , had rendered him dear to the hearts of all , and merited the testimony of their grateful acknowledgements . Enjoying the full effulgence of the rising sun they could not forget the glory of the luminary

whose setting they had just witnessed . He begged to propose a cordial vote of thanks to the Past Grand Master , the lit . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon . The proposition was seconded briefly , but most heartily , by the R . W . J . G . W ., Bro . J . BARKER , and carried by acclamation . The EARL OP CARNARVON was deeply sensible how much he owed to the kindness of the brethren generally , and

particularly to those Grand Officers in the various departments of the executive , from he had derived much valuable assistance . As in the course of the evening he should , probably , have another opportunity of addressing them , lie would now simply assure the members of the Grand Lodge how gratified he felt at this renewed mark of their approval and esteem . The Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form with solemn prayer , and adjourned .

THE BANQUET was presided over by the M . W . Grand Master , supported by the Past M . W . Grand Master , the Eight Hon . the Eari of Carnarvon , the newly appointed Grand Officers , with the exception of the R . W . D . G . M ., who was compelled to absent himself by an important engagement , and some others who had written explaining their inability to attend , and by a goodly gathering of Past Grand Officers and influential and active members of the

order . The viands were of most excellent quality , and in abundance , and the wines unexceptionable , the champagne and dessert being provided at the charge of the newl y installed M . W . Grand Master . The meeting was in every respect a most satisfactory one , and the oratory of the highest order . The eloquent addresses of the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Holmesdale , and Bro . Stebbing were listened to with great attentionand enthusiasticall

, y cheered . They each and all breathed sentiments of enthusiastic devotion to the interests of this branch of our ancient Institution , an unalterable determination to use the utmost exertions in promoting its prosperity , an unquestionable faith in its antiquity and genuine importance in connection with the Masonic system , united with a firm resolve to avoid the risk of collision with any

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other Masonic jurisdiction , quietly pursuing their onward course , and seeking to strengthen their position by every legitimate manner in their power ; the Past M . W . Grand Master stating that though he could not but feel some regret at quitting the high position he had occupied during the past three years with considerable gratification to himself , and he hoped not altogether without advantage to the order , that regret was mitigated by the knowledge that into no worthier hands than those of his

noble friend , who had that evening been installed as his successor , could he resign his important trust ; and assuring the brethren that he hoped for many years to be present at their meetings , and that if , in the course of time , it might be considered that his services would benefit the order , those services should again be freely placed at their disposal . On leaving tbe dining hall , the M . W . Grand Master , and Past M . W . Grand Master were loudly cheeredand though the

, routine business of the evening had been discharged , so pleased were the brethren with the entire proceedings , that by unanimous request , the vacant chair was occupied by the Grand Secretary , Bro . J . Binekes , and an additional hour passed in harmony , enjoyment , and brotherly love .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

HAMPSHIRE . PORTSMOUTH . —Royal Naval Chapter of Pose Croix . —The annual meeting of this flourishing chapter was held on Thursday week , to install the M . W . S . for the ensuing year , in the place of Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing , who has held the office with so much satisfaction during the last two years , and who presided on that evening . Five candidates were installed and

received the acolade from the 111 . Bro . Hyde Pullen , 32 " , who had honoured the chapter with a visit , and with great eloquence and ability placed the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Alfred Heather , in the chair for the ensuing year . The following officers were duly invested : — Colonel Meehan , Prelate ; Hollingsworth , 1 st General ; Major Hockings , 2 nd General ; K . S . Hubbert , Raphael ; Capt . Elliott , Grand Marshall ; Capt . King , Capt . of the Guard ;

W . W . Bradley , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Rankin Stebbing , P . M . W . S ., Secretary ; and Bell , Organist . Tbe brethren partook of an elegant repast after the business of the evening , and was presided over , with great ability , by 111 . Bro . Heather . The prosperity of tbe Supreme Grand Council , coupling therewith the name of 111 . Bro . Hyde Pullen , was given with every mark of respect and affection , and in an admirable address of the worthy brother he dwelt upon the success and perfection of working in

the Royal Naval Chapter , and of the gratification with which the Supreme Grand Council viewed its proceedings . Special and pleasing notice was taken of the services of 111 . Bros . Bradley , Stebbing , and Heather , who suitably responded to the several expressions of kindness towards them .

The Week.

THE WEEK .

THE COURT . —Her Majesty , accompanied by the Princesses Helena and Louisa , visited the International Exhibition Building on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and made a survey of almost every portion of the interior . The Duke of Buccleuch , Lord Derby , Lord Granville , Mr . Gladstone , Mr . Disraeli , and other gentlemen received Her Majesty , whose visit was , of course , strictly

private . A party of New Zealand chiefs , with their wives and children , have been in this country for some short time past . On Saturday they were admitted to an audience with their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House . The Prince entered into friendly conversation with them , through an interpreter , and the interview lasted for

upwards of an hour . Later in the afternoon their Royal Highnesses honoured with their presence the military concert given at the International Exhibition for the benefit of the Princess Mary ' s Fund , for providing nurses in the Cambridge Asylum . The Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary were also present- On the same day a deputation of Welch ladies waited upon the Princess of Wales , and presented to her some jewels