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ing returned thanks , proposed that the memory of our late illustrious Bro . Lord Brougham ( deceased ) be drank in solemn and respectful silence , and in the course of his remarks , stated , that he was initiated a member of the Craft , in the Lodge Ciniongate Kilwinning , of which also no less personages than Sir W . Scott and Robert Burns were members . The toast was drank in the manner proposed . The health of the Duke of Edinburgh -was proposed by Bro . Clarkewho referred to the late

, dastardly attempt on his life , and expressed the deep sympathy , wliich he was sure all good Masons felt with him towards the Prince himself , Her Majesty , and the Royal Family in general , on so distressing an occasion , and was responded to most enthusiastically . The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by some capital glee-singing , by Bros . Gardner , Row and Clarke . It was hinted to Bro . Churchouse that here he might

find a nucleus for the formation of a capital choir . An extremel y agreeable evening was spent , the presence of Bro . Horner adding to the enjoyment of al ! present . It was extremly gratifying to the W . M ., and members , to know that the principal reason of his passing a few hours in Guernsey on his way from Jersey to England , was that he might embrace the opportunity of meeting the members of this lodge once more before saying good bye to the Channel Islands for a season .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . ST . MARK ' S LODGE OE MAEK MASTERS ( NO . 24 ) , —This lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , Bro . W . R . Little , W . M ., presiding . There were present : —Bros . H . C . Levander , J . W . ; T . Wescombe , S . O , Treas . ; H . P . Allender , M . O . ; J . G . Marsh . J . O . ; F . Walters , McKiernanand others

Sec . ; J . , . The visitors wore , Bros . C . Swan , P . G . S . B . ; Palmer , 22 , & c . Bros . Holman , Hubbard , Baines , and Allender were duly advanced . Bro . H . E . Levander , -T . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . A tribute of respect was ordered to he placed on the lodge minute book to the memory of the late Bro . W . Turner , W . M . elect and G . S . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was given to Bro . R . W . Little , W . M ., for his efficient and valuable services rendered to the lodge . Business ended , the lodge was closed .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —Fowke Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . Kelly , W . M ., and Prov . G . M ., in the chair , and among the brethren present were : —Bros . Major Brewin , S . W . ; W . Beaumont Smith , J . W . ; G . H . Hodges , Sec ; C . Strettnn ,

Treas . ; W . Weare , S . D . ; J . C . Clarke , J . D . ; Manning " , I . G . ; G . Johnson , Dir . of Cers . ; W . Mow , P . J . Baines , and " others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of tbe last regular meeting , and of two lodges of emergency having been read and confirmed , Bros . Henry Gumble and Samuel Steads Partridge , who were elected at a former meeting , were admitted and regularly advanced to the Mark Master ' s degree . The lodge - ' was then closed with the usual ceremonies , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

KENT . WOOLWICH . —KemegsTgnte Encampment . —The usual monthl y meeting of this encampment was held at the Freemasons Hall , William-street , near the Royal Arsenal Station , Woolwich , on Friday , the loth inst . Sir Knt . Joseph J . Forrester , Eminent Commander , in the chair , supported by his principal officers , several Past Masters and other

E . C . members of tbe encampment , including the V . B . Prov . G . Commander of Kent , Sir Knt . Col . H . Clerk . In addition to the ordinary routine of business the installation of Eminent Commander and the appointment of officers was proceeded with , and Sir Knt . Joseph Taylor liavinoheen presented in due form by P . E . C . William Smith , CIS . , to a board of installed E . C . 's , Sir Knt . J . J . Forrester , installed his successor in the E . C . ' s chair in an admiraiil y correct and telling manner . On the completion of this ceremony and the re-ad-

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mission of the members of the encampment , the new E . C . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , who were advanced in regular order , and Sir Knt . Captain W . P . Dadson re-appointed Treas ., and Sir Knt . P . Laird re-appointed as Reg . In addition to the ordinary business of annual audit and report , involving a discussion as to whether a life governorship of the Masonic Benevolent Institution ordered to be purchased last year had

really been obtained and paid for , and if so , why the encampment had lost the advantage of voting at the last two elections , and a confirmation of the vote of 10 s . 6 d . to the Masonic Life Boat Fund was then ordered to be paid , the business of the encampment was concluded , and it was formally closed according I to ancient custom and with prayer . The members of tbe encampment afterwards dined at Bro . De Gray , the Freemasons ' Hotel , Woolwich Dockyard Station , where the new K . C : was supported by many eminent members of the Order , including Col . H . Clerk , Captain N . Phillips , Captain Dadson , and others .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

BERKS AND BUCKS .

READING . Annual Festival of tiie Greyfriars Lodge (_ ¥ o 1 , 101 ) . The annual festival of the Greyfriars Lodge ( No . 1 , 101 ) took place ou Wednesday . The Lodge has only been established about two years , but it has met with an exceptional degree of success . It has a considerable number

of members ; it has been enabled to remit no insignificant sum to the great Masonic Charities ; it has met , of course , the usual claims which from time to time are made upon Masonic Lodges ; and these having been done the funds are in a sound and prosperous condition . The ceremony of installing the new Master took place on Wednesdaylast . Bro . Alexander Beale was the W . M . elect . The

ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Bigg 3 with his wonted impressiveness . The following members of the Lodge were then appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing year—Bros . E . 0 . Hurley , S . W . ; J . Weightman , J . W . ; " R . J . Simpson , S-G . Chap , of England , Chap- ; W . Biggs , Treas . ; George Lyddon , Sec . ; G . Chancellor , 8 . D . ; Tabor , J . D . ; W . G-odsmark , I . G-. ; J .

T . Broivn , Dir . of Cers . ; — Stransom , Steward ; E . Margrett , Almoner . A jewel was voted to Bro . Ellis , I . P . M ., as a recognition of the zeal , assiduity , and ability with which he had discharged his duties as W . M . during the past year . The effect of the musical portion of the ceremony in lodge was increased by the performance of Bro .

Strickland on the harmonium , and by the vocal talent of Bro . Tolley ( of the Windsor Castle Lodge and St . George ' s Church ) and other brethren . In the evening a banquet ivas provided at the George Hotel . It was served in Bro . Pontiii ' s best style . The W . M . ( Bro . Alexander Beale ) presided , and amongst

those present were Bro . the Eev . J . E . Simpson , P . M ., G . Chap , of England , Bro . the Rev . T . E . Ravenshaw , J . G . Chap , of England , Bro . Chas . Smith , P . M . ( Union Lodge ) , Bro . John Ellis , P . M ., Bro . W . Brign-s , P . M ., Bro . 0 . W . Wyndham , P . M ., ( Elias de Derham Lodge ) , Bro . S . W . Lamb , W . M . ( Oakley , Basingstoke ) , Bro " . J . T . Morland ( Abingdon ) , Bro . H . Dempster , P . M . (

Windsor Castle ) , Bro . F . A . Bulley , P . M ., Bro . Wynne , P . M . ( Temple Lodge ) , Bro . W . Smith , C . E ., P . GS ., P . M . Bro . A . Sellar , P . M ., Bros . Hurley , Lyddon , Weightman , Godsmark , Chancellor , Tabor , and Broivn ( officers of the Greyfriar ' s Lodge ) , Bros . Blowers , S . W ., R . Bradley ., J . D ., Straehau , Livesey , A . Welch , Greenfield , H- Maude R . LovegroveBlackall SimondsGranville Sharp '

, , Egginton , Scammell , Brigham , Dowsefcfc , T . Margrett * E . Margrett , & c . The W . M . proposed in suitable terms , " The Queen and the Craft , " and ; 'The Prince and Princess of Wales , " and the toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Grand