Knight Templary.

tion for the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Canada in 185 o , Avhen I bad also the honor of holding the position of mayor of this city . That Grand Lodge has attained a position of Avhich all masons may Avell feel proud . During the past feAv months I have to acknoAvledge that my attendance at the meetings of our beloved order have not been as regular as I should Lave desired , but I Avill in the future try and make amends for what may have appeared a carelessness in matters connected Avith the craft . Again thanking you for your

kindness on this as on other occasions , I Avould express the hope that our beloved order , in its several branches , may go on and prosper in the future as it has done in the past . Sir Knt . Murton proposed " The Health of the ueiA-ly-admitted Sir Knights , " which Avas drank Avith honors . Sir Knts . F . J . Rastrick , B . E . Charlton , and Dr . Gillies returned thanks . " The Poor and Distressed , wheresoever Dispersed ; " " The Ladies ; " " Tho Press ; " and the truly masonic toast of " Happy to meet , happy in parting , and happy to meet again , " closed one of the most pleasant entertainments given by the Godfrey de Bouillon Encampment .

Craft Freemasonry.

CRAFT FREEMASONRY .

INSTALLATION OF HIS GRACE THE DUXE OF NEWCASTLE AS PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . fHE installation of His Grace the Duke of Newcastle as Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire , took place on Tuesday the Oth . ultimo , in the Mechanics Hall , with till the pomp and circumstance usual on such occasions . Tito muster of brethren was A'ery large , and tho whole

proceedings Avere conducted Avith order and propriety which is such a characteristic of the meetings of the brethren of tho mystic tie . The arrangements were similar to those Avhich were made on the last occasion , Avhen the late Duke of Newcastle , the father of tho present Provincial Grand Master , Avas invested Avith the office in same p lace on the 7 th of December , 1860 . On that occasion the Most AVorshipfut Grand Master , himself ( the Earl of Zetland ) , honored the province with his presence , and Avas accompanied by many brethren

of eminence . On this occasion tho noble Duke AVUS accompanied by a large party of Freemasons , and deputations from various lodges in the sister counties . 'The brethren congregated , in full masonic attire , shortly after eleven o ' clock . About the time appointed for the commencement of the proceedings , the officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge entered ; the organ pealed forth , and the proceedings commenced . The Avarrant of appointment having been read , and the important

qualifications required of a brother occupying the position of Provincial Grand Master having been set forth in the usual Avay , the ancient charges of the order wove then recited , to all of which his Grace signified his assent . Tho oaths Avere then very impressivel y administered to the Provincial Grand Master and his Grace Avas formally placed in the chair , and saluted in due form . After tho installation , the following address Avas presented from the Freemasons of the province to his Grace , as newly appointed Provincial Grand Master : — -

To the Most Noble Henry Pelham Alexander Pelliam Clinton , Duke of Newcastle and JSarl of Lincoln , of Clumber Parte , Worksop Manor , and Nottingham Castle , all in the County of Nottingham , and Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire . AVe , the Freemasons of the Province of Nottinghamshire , joyfully avail ourselves of this opportunity of expressing our deep respect and affectionate attachment to your Grace as our Provincial Grand Master , and offer our congratulations to you upon the auspicious occasion . That high office in this Province has for a long series of yeai's been bold by masters of such distinguished eminence in the Craft , and Avho Avere so endeared