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Havers ; Bro . T . H . Hall , Prov G . M . of Cambridgeshire ; Air . R . E . and Aliss Arden and Percy Anion ; Capt . Tranchall , Ceylon Rifles ; Capt . Alillett , Hon . Airs . S . Best and Aliss Best , Air . AA . F . Morshead , Captain Daubeny and Aliss Daubeny , Capt . Cockerell , the Mayor and Al ' avoress of Oxford and Aliss Randal ] , Capt . and Airs . Alaenaghten . Air . Augustus Luniley , Air . C . Hanbury , Air . Travers ; Air . Staveley Hill , Q . C .: Bro . Hyde Pullen , AVAL of the Isle of AVight ; Air . Algernon Perkins . . Tun . G . W . of EnglandAirs . Thompsonof Lincoln CollegeAirsand Aliss

; , ; , Cotton , of AVorcester College ; Air . anil Airs . Lester ; Mrs . Leighton , of All Soul ' s College ; Air . A . T . Blakiston anil Aliss Blakiston ; Air . S . Can-Glyn , Captain B . C . B . Cave , Air . R . C . Rislcy , Air . C . Duffielrl . Air . F . A . Bowyer , Air . T . Alansel Talbot , Hon . A . J . Alorgau ; Colonel Burlton , C . B ., Airs . Hastings Burlton , and Aliss LOAVO ; Air . A'ictor Alexander AVilhamson , Air . T . G . Fardel ] , Air . E . C . S . Thompson , & c . The plants with Avhich the hall and buildings Avere decorated

were supplied by Messrs . Day and Bates , of Oxford , aud Air . Perry , of Banbury . The wreaths and circles of artificial iloiA-ers AA-ere executed by Air . Jim-ley , decorator of the Floral Hall , Covent-garden , and the arrangements and general decorations ivere carried out by Air . Tyler , of the High-street , under the superintendence of Air . AV . Thompson .

TnE MASONIC MUSICAL FETE . In the afternoon the members of the Apollo University Afasonie Lodge gave their animal Alasonic file , which is always regarded as one of the most attractive features of the AA-eek in St . John ' s College Gardeis . which were kindly granted for the purpose by the President and Felloivs ' . A more suitable spot for such a gathering could not be found , as there AA-as ample space for almost any number of persons , anil the gardens theinseh'es are beautiful aud just in perfectionThe donors of the file

. . with that liberalit y which characterizes fill their undertakings , had made ample provision for the enjoyment of their guests , and issued upwards of 3 , a 0 () invitations . Large as the number is , it fell infinitelv short of the applications , which amounted to 1 , 000 more , but ivith " a ] l their desire to gratify the public , the committee felt that there must be some limit , and consequentl y many who had set their minds on being present were doomed to be disappointed . Unfortunately the weather was most unfavourable

, and the rain fell in torrents at intervals during the greater part of the morning . In the afternoon , however , it cleared up for a short time , and many were led to hope that the change would be a permanent one . Accordingly , at half-past two , the time fixed for the commencement of thc / r ' r , the company AA-ended their wav to the gardens , the approaches to which were literally thronged . " Oil entering the gardens , which , for the public convenience , Avere through St . John ' s College anil bWadham

y College , thev found an elevated platform erected at one end for the City Rifle Cor , s Band , and a second , at the opposite end , for the Orpheus Glee Union , whose services were secured in consequence of the great gratification which they afforded on the two previous occasions . About three o ' clock the Rifle Corps Baud played Alendelssohn ' s Wedding March , aud afterwards a quadrille from Verdi ' s Rigolello , at the conclusion of which the Orpheus Glee L mon sang a madrigal , "The Roundelay . " In the midst of this the rain fell heavil y , and as some hundreds of umbrellas and parasols Avere brought into requisition almost instantaneouslythe effect Avas both singular

, and amusing . There was a rush from all sides to the refreshment tents , AA'hich were in a line , and they were so crammed that it Avas extremely difficult to move iu them . The tents being occupied in this Avay nearly all the afternoon , the company there commenced a vigorous onslaught on the refreshments , and grapes , ices , cakes , and eoohng beverages AA-ere consumed in large quantities , and at a rapid rate , so that notwithstanding the stewards hail made ample provision to meet the ordinary demandsthey had not antici such storm

, pated a outside , nor that the eatables and drinkables would have been stormed to _ such an extent inside . Those who were not so fortunate as to obtain shelter in tho tents sought it under the shady trees , and among raie of tho groups was the distinguished veteran , Lord Brougham " Avatehmg the passing storms with all the coolness and patience of a philosopher . The Prince of AVales , attended by Lt . Col . Koppel , entered tie gardens earland remained listening to the Glee Union until

y , the ram came down so thick and fast that he Avas compelled to seek slielter in one of the tents . As soon as one shower ceased , another lolloived , seemingly heavier than thc last , but amidst it all the Glee IJ nion proved so attractive , and their exquisite singing was so thoroughly enjoyed , that an immense number of persons , including many ladies , remained in the seats in the open air , sheltered only ° by umbrellas ' , which proved very inadequate to protect the wide expanse of crinoline ! Jhe Rifle Band

. Corps played and thc Glee Union sang alternately , but the latter absorbed all the interest . Among the many compositions which the Glee Union gave , and nearly all of which were encored the most popular were "Love and AA'ine , " "The Miller ' s Daughter , " "Sweet is Evening ' s Tranquil Time ; " a new part song , " Daybreak , " a beautiful piece composed expressly for the Glee Union , by XV . G . Cusiiis and much admired ; "Spring ' s Delights , " " Oft when Night , " "Beware , " "The Last Rose of Summer b

, " arranged y Air . T . Distou , one of the Union , this being the first time of its performance here ; and Netherchft ' s madrigal , " Shepherd Swains . " In several instances where the pieces Avere encored others Avere substituted , and on one occasion , Ingeneral request , the beautiful composition "The Little Church , " which is a great favourite here , was given , and was listened to Avith delight . The patient manner in ivhichthe audience sat or stood amid the pelting of the storm throughout the performance was as great a compliment as

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could be paid to the singers , and they appeared to regard it as such , for nothing could exceed their readiness and willingness to oblige the company in every way . Air . Fielding , as usual , led the Union , and charmed every one , not only with his exquisite voice and skilful management of it , but with his affable and gentlemanlike demeanour . The thanks of thousands are due to the Apollo Lodge for providing so great a musical treat , and it is much to be regretted that the weather was so unfavourable . The City Rifle Corps band performed in their

usual style of excellence , but for the same cause their labours were not appreciated so much as they Avould otherwise have been . Out of the " , o 00 tickets issued , almost all were made use of , and by six o ' clock the file ivas brought to an end . The company , though dissatisfied with the Aveather , were Avell satisfied with the liberal and excellent arrangements made by the steivards , and carried out so Avell by their factotum , Air . AV Thompson . The same evening a dress concert ivas given iii Magdalen College Hall

, at which there Avas a large and fashionable attendance . The festivities of the Commemoration closed with another ball , "iven by the Apollo University Lodge , and ivhich Avas attended by even a larger number than the tivo previous balls . Altogether it was a very brilliant affair , and the hall and supper pavilion , Avhich had some additional decorations in the way of festoons , and chaplets of artificial ffOAvers , anil suspending baskets of flowers , had a most imposing effect . Laurent ' Band in attendanceand

s Avas , played admirably . The hall and pavilion as decorated for the ball , Avere tliroivu open to the public yesterday ( Friday ) from tAvo o'clock till six , and may be seen to-day ( Saturday ) from ten till six o ' clock . The decorations , for taste , elegance , variety and appropriateness , surpassed anything that has ever been seen in Oxford , and will Avell repay a visit . The Earl and Countess of Zetland , the Hon . F . Byng , Hon . F . Dnndas , and Aliss Barclay , ivere the guests of Bro . Alderman Spiers , Den , Prov GAL of Oxfordshire . > i

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

PROVINCIAL ENCAAIPAIENT . BRADFORD . —Encampment of Faith ( No . 29 ) . — This Encampment met on Alonday , June 18 th , present—Sir Knts . AV . Gath , E . C . ; H . Smith , 1 st Captain ; Thomas Hill , 2 nd Captain ; . 11 . AI . Scholcfield , Prelate ; G . M . AVanrl , lieg . ; AVm . Alawson , Expert ; J . IT . Buckley , and others . The Encampment was duly opened at seven o ' clock , when tho previous minut ? s Avere read and confirmedafter which John Gaunt ivas

, Comp . balloted for , and afterwards regularly installed a Knight of this Encampment . The attention of the Knights AA'as especially directed to the elegantly illuminated testimonial Avhich had been presented to Sir Knt . R . AI . Scholcfield at the last meeting , UOAV mounted with great tastej and appropriately framed . Tho Knights afterwards retired to the refreshment room , aud spent a pleasant and happy evening .

Australia.

AUSTRALIA .

ROYAL ARCH . VICTORIA . — Australasian Chapter , No . 007 . —This Chapter , the oldest established m Victoria , held its annual convocation on Thursday , Alarch 22 nd , for the installation of Principals . The chapter was opened in clue form by Comps ., Stamp , Z . ; Nathan , II . ; and Harris , , T . The attendance AA'as unusually numerous and comprised a number of visitors from other Australian

Chapters . After the customary preliminaries had been gone through , the ceremony of installation was conducted by Past Principals Levick and Lowry ; Comps . E . Nathan was installed as Z . Reuben Harris , as 1 L ; anil H . Herwitz , as J . On the reassembling of ' the Companions the ALE . Z . invested the folloAving officers : Comps . Lleivellyii , P . Z . Treas . ; Hayinan , Scribe E . ; Lazarus , Scribe N . ; Reid P . S . ; Solomons and Eaton , 1 st and 2 ndA . S . ; Clarke , J . The balance for the past exhibited

year a very satisfactory position in the funds of the Chapter . On the close of the Chapter the Companions adjourned to an excellent and abundant banquet at the London Tavern , provided by Comp . Isaacs , where upivards of thirty concluded the evening in Alasonic festivity . KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ,

iU-A . r . omxxi :. —Pembroke Encampment , of Victoria ( No . 1 ) . —At an Encampment held on Alonday , the 10 th April , at Tattersall ' s , Sir Knight H . AV . Lowry was unanimousl y elected Eminent Commander for tho ensuing year .

The Week.

THE WEEK .

lire COURTS -The Queen , with her family , visited Aldershot on Alonday , remaining , as usual , all night , The Duke of Saxe Cobour ° - has arrived m England on a short visit and joined the royal family at the camp ; the whole party returning on Wednesday . The Prince Consort ran down to Oxford on AVerlnesilay , to attend a meeting of the British Association , returning the same evening . The Queen has had several dinner parties this week , and the old King of the Belgians aud his sou