Craft Masonry.

Bro . Fred . Holden , in response , said he acknowledged the kind words of the W . M ., which he appreciated . He thanked them all for the cordial way they had received him , and he looked upon it as a great honour to be one of them . His presence there was due to his friend , Bro . Hurt , who thought that if the lodge was good enough for Bro . Hurt it was equally good for him ( Bro . Holden ) , and from what ha had seen and heard that night , which hc should never forget , he was very glad he had joined . It was his wish to do everything required of a good Mason , and whan the time came for him to leave this earth , he hoped he would be prepared to enter the Grand Lodge above .

The Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors , observing that they always had a large number at installation meetings , and thev were ever welcome . They were honoured that evening with the attendance of five W . Ms , and other distinguished members of the Craft . He made special mention of Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction connected with the lodge , and said that no meeting of the lodge would be a success without his presence , and he associated his name and those of Bros . Harold Imray , W . M . 3 ; Whitehouse ; and G . Holland , P . M . 1604 , with the toast .

In response , Bro . Harold Imray said their hospitality was lavish , and he agreed with the remarks of the I . P . M . as to the ability of the W . M . He understood that that night ' s perfect working was due to Bro . Mulvey , the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction . He did not know him , but he would be proud to make his acquaintance . Bro . Whitehouse also acknowledged the toast , bearing testimony to the excellent working , and as to the officers , they appeared to be perfect . Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., stated that his best thanks were due to them for the kind

way the visitors had been received and entertained . He had then been the Preceptor for nine years , and many of the members had passed through his hands , and they had had mutual pleasure . Bro . McLeod had been too modest in his remarks , as he had been a very ardent worker in the Craft , and he more than deserved Grand honours . He well knew the S . W ., and when his time came to occupy the chair he would be perfect . The LP . M . ' s working of the installation ceremony was most able and touching , and would long be remembered . In conclusion , he urged all to attend the lodge of instruction , and he would do his best to instruct them .

Bros . G . Holland , P . M . ; R . Poulter , and M . J . Garcia also responded in some capital speeches . The W . M . gave "The Installing and Immediate Past Master , Bro . Fullwood , " and said that he was his best man . He had always evinced the greatest interest in his ( the W . M . ' s ) welfare . He ( had been a splendid Master , and the great things he had done for the lodge would never be forgotten by the members , and it was a great comfort for him to have him as I . P . M .

In responding , Bro . Fullwood , LP . M ., stated that he was gratified to hear that the working of their good old lodge was appreciated . He had done his best to carry out the several offices he had filled , and it was a great honour to him to have held the chair in that , his mother , lodge . When he was initiated he had not the slightest idea of ever aspiring to be Master , but when he saw the beautiful ritual he found there was something to work for . He had had a very happy year of oflice , and that was enhanced by his having such an able successor , who would be able to do better than hc had , and he was a good fellow , and would prove beyond doubt a splendid success as their ruler . The next toast was " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Masters , " the W . M .

remarking that they were a noble array of good Masons and Workers . The Treasurer and Secretary were , he thought , the best in the Craft in London . They knew the great services rendered by the Past Masters and without their assistance the lodge would soon cease to exist , and they were all endeared and appreciated . Bro . J . W . Harvey , P . M ., Sec , responded . He said it afforded him much pleasure to hold the office of Secretary of such a happy and harmonious lodge , and if the members would put their shoulders to the wheel they would again be one of the most prosperous in the Craft . On behalf ot the Past Masters he acknowledged the kind words of the W . M .

"The Officers , " having been honoured , the Tyler's toast brought to a close a most successful and pleasant meeting , for which the W . M . is to be congratulated . The vocal and musical entertainment , under the able direction of Bro . Alfred Pin nington , was one of the best and thoroughly enjoyed by all . The following took part : Miss Jessie Hotine , Miss Rose Williams , Bro . Geo . Schneider , Mr . Robert Fisher , and the London Glee Singers ( Mr . Custance Beart , Mr . Frank Pinnington , and Mr . Robert Fisher ) . Special mention should be made of Miss Rose Williams , who received a welldeserved encore . Mr . Cuthbert Kelly presided at the pianoforte .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Fidelity Chapter , No . 3 . The installation meeting of this old chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , on the ist instant . Among those present we noticed Comps . A . H . Larcome . M . E . Z . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z . 1 S 5 , P . D . G . D . C , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; C . W . Mapleton , J ., II . elect ; W . J . Collins , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; H . J . Lardner ,

P . Z . 1 G 23 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., S . N ., J . elect j J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; Lieut .-Col . W . Hart , P . S . ; Nash , 1 st A . S . ; Larter , Steward ; W . Radcliffe , l . P . Z . ; F . McDougal , P . Z-. ; Weeks , P . Z . ; H . Birch , P . Z . ; Stevens , P . Z . ; S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas . Eng . j and Goddard , Janitor . Among the visitors were Comps . W . A . Scurrah , P . Z ., A . G . D . of C , & c ; Nash , Cooper , Fryer , and F . Egbert Roberts , P . Z . 1623 .

fhe minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . A . B . Spawforth , W . M . of No . 211 , and , it being unanimous , he was ably exalted to the Degree of the R . A . by Comp . Radcliff ; the latter also inducted Comp . Major Walls as M . E . Z ., who then installed Comps . Mapleton as H ., and Lardner as 1 . The following members were invested as officers for the

year ensuing : Comps . W . J . Collins , S . E . ; Lieut . Col . Hart , S . N . ; H . Nash , P . S . ; J Birch , 1 st A . S . ; J . C . Pratt , 2 nd A . S . ; Larter , D . C . j Spawforth , Stwd . ; and R , Goddard , Janitor . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . E . Letchworth , G . S . E . ; W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; F . Graves , P . Z . ; Capt . G . J . Knightley , H . W . Schartau , and others . The names of several candidates for joining and exaltation having been handed in , thc chapter was closed .

An excellent banquet followed . After the removal of the cloth , the customary loyal toasts were duly honoured . Comp . S . Cochrane , in responding to the toast of "The Grand Officers , " after speaking at length upon the merits of the Pro G . Z ., G . H ., and G . J ., said that he was exceedingly pleased to be present that night at so happy a gathering . He was gratified

with the working that he had witnessed that evening , and hc felt justified in saying that there was every prospect of the M . E . Z . ' s year of ollice being both prosperous and pleasant . He and their First Principal had been colleagues and friends for some years , and he trusted that their friendship would continue to be as staunch and warm for years to come as it had been in the past . In conclusion , he said that he hop ; d to be able to introduce several new members during the coming year .

Comp . W . A . Scurrah , in reply , endorsed the remarks of the first speaker as to the Masonic and social qualities of the presiding Principals of Grand Chapter . He also agreed with his friend , tho Past Grand Treasurer , that the working that evening left nothing to be desired . He had attended many chapters and could claim to know something about the working of the Royal Arch , therefore he felt no hesitation in saying that he had never seen the work better done . He had known their First Principal

many years , and had served some years with him on the various boards and committees of Grand Lodge and Chapter , and he was gratified in having had the opportunity of being present to see so old a friend installed in the First Principal ' s chair of the ancient and distinguished Fidelity Chapter . In conclusion , he thanked the members for the kind manner in which they had received him that evening and for the attention that they had paid to his remarks .

"The Health of thc M . E . Z . " was given by the l . P . Z . in very eloquent and kindly terms , and was duly acknowledged by the First Principal . ln proposing " The Ilealihof the H . and . j ., " the M . E . Z . congratulated the chapter upon having two such good workers in those dignified positions as Comps . Mapleton and Lardner undoubtedly wcre . Both were energetic in the cause of Masonry and had given a great deal of time and labour to acquire proficiency in the art . the toast having been warmly received , the Second and Third Principals biiefiy responded .

Royal Arch.

The toasts of "The Exaltee" and "The Visitors" followed , and were re sponded to . "The Health of the Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps Larcome and Radcliff , the former was presented with a handsome Past Principal ' s jewel as a souvenir of his happy year of office .

The toast was enthusiastically received , and the companions named suitably replied . In giving "The Health ofthe S . E . and Treasurer , " the M . E . Z . said that no chapter could be better managed , financially , and otherwise , than No . 3 had been for some time past , thanks to the exertions of Comps . Collens and Heming . Both were thoroughly in touch , and long might they continue to occupy their respective positions for the good of the chapter .

This pledge having been acknowledged , " The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the names of Comps . Hart , Nash , and Larter , terminated the proceedings which were throughout highly successful and enjoyable . During the evening the companions were entertained by the versatile efforts of Comps , Egbert Roberts , J . Heming , II . Nash , and A . B . Spawforth , the last-named was particularly clever as an exponent of sleight-of-hand tricks .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

Concord Conclave , No . 8 . This old and distinguished conclave met at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , Jersey , on ' . Wednesday , the 25 th November last , for the enthronement of Sov . elect and consecration of Viceroy elect , when there were present , among others , Sir Knights J . H . Ellliott , M . P . S . ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . M . P . S ., as I . M . P . S . ; P .

Bois , P . M . P . S . ; J . H . Goldsmith , Viceroy Eusebius , M . P . S . elect ; E . Oldridge , S . G . ; J . W . Hamling , J . G . ; C E . F . Le Feuvre , ist Aide ; A . W . Godfray , 2 nd Aide ; J . T . Baal , H . Pre . ; W . J . Pugsley , P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; Captain J . A . Barrette , Rec ; Dr . Maxwell Le Cronier , Pref . ; W . Gosling , Std . Br . ; James L . Boyson , Herald ; W . H . Hambly , Sentinel ; John C Cross , Thomas C . Perkins , and others .

The conclave being opened , summons was read and the minutes of the previous regular meeting perused and confirmed . Bro . J . U . Harper , W . M . elect 100—previously accepted—being in attendance , was regularly installed as a sir knight of the Order in a very impressive manner , the beauties of the ritual being fully shown by the admirable working of the M . P . S . and the officers assisting . The historical oration was dilivered by the Prelate , Sir Knight J . C Barrette , and seldom have we witnessed the ceremonies gone through in the manner they were on that occasion . Every officer , from the M . P . S . to the Sentinel , strove to excel one another as exponents of the ceremonies . Bros . A .

Walker and W . Sharp , both of Yarborough Lodge , No . 244 , were proposed for membership by Sir Knight L . P . Hespiradoux and duly seconded . A College of P . M . P Sovs . was formed by Sir Knights J . H . Elliott , Peter Bois , L . P . Hesoiradoux , and W . T . Pugsley , and Sir Knight J . H . Goldsmith was enthroned as M . P . S . for the ensuing 12 months by the Installing P . M . P . S ., Sir Knight P . Bois , in a very effective manner . College was closed , a Senate opened , and Sir Knight E . Oldridge consecrated a Viceroy Eusebius in a very impressive way by the Installing P . M . P . S ., Sir Knicrht P . Bois .

assisted by Sir Knights J . H . Goldsmith , M . P . S . ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . M . P . S . ; W . T . Pugsley , P . M . P . S . ; and J . H . Elliott , P . M . P . S . Senate was closed and the sir knights re-admitted . The appointment of officers then followed , viz .: Sir Knights J . W . Hamling , as Senior General ; W . Gosling , 1 st Aide ; T . C Perkins , 2 nd Aide ; Captain J . C Barrette , H . Pre . Dr . Maxwell Le Cronier , Rec . ; W . T . Pugsley , P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; J . H . Elliott , I . P . M . P . S . ; James L . Boyson , Prefect ; A . W . Godfray , Herald ; C E . Le Feuvre , Std . Br . ; and W . H . Hambly , Sentinel . Other business having been transacted , the conclave was closed .

The sir knights adjourned to the refectory and partook of an excellent supper , which was admirably served b y Sir Knight W . H . Hambly , and which was most satisfactory in every respect , reflecting great credit on the host . After thc repast , the first toast , that of " The Queen and Christian Masonry , " having been honoured , those of " The Grand Council and the Grand Senate , " " The M . P . S ., " "The Past M . P . S ., " "The Newly-installed ; Sir Knight , " and "The Treasurer , Recorder , and Officers" followed , and were heartily received and enthusiastically responded to .

Other short and spirited speeches were listened to with great attention , and a very sociable evening was thus spent , which the Sentinel ' s toast brought all too soon to a close . The conclave is in a very good financial condition and perhaps the most numerous in members in the jurisdiction of the English Grand Conclave .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution held their monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 13 th instant . Bro . J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C , Treasurer of the Institution , presided , and there were present Bros . T . W . Whitmarsh , P . G . P . ; H . W . Clarke , Chas . Shepperd , H . Mason , W . Fisher , W . B . Fendick , A . Durrant , J . White , T . I . Bird , C J . R . Tijou , P . G . P . ; A . Mullord , C . Wakefield , H . Maudsley , P . G . D . ; A . H .

Shepherd , F . G . Newton , A . H . Hickman , S . V . Abraham , P . G . P . ; T . B . Daniell , W . H . Hulbert , W . Vincent , C H . Webb , G . E . Fairchild , P . A . G . D . C ; Rev . Dr . Lemon , P . G . Chap , ; R . D . Cummings , J . Harrison , A . Moore , Chas . Pulman , J . Newton , P . G . P . ; F . Mead , P . G . S . B . ; Harry Tipper , P . G . P . ; and James Terry , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . •The minutes of the previous Committee having been read and verified , the SECKETAKV reported the deaths of three male annuitants and one widow annuitant , as well as of a male accepted candidate .

The Warden s-report for the last month and the report of the Finance Committee was read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Committee then placed a male petition , which had been deferred from December , on the list and considered 30 petitions ( 15 men and 15 widows ) , with the result that all of them were approved and their names ordered to be entered on the lists for the May election . A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings .

Scotland.

Scotland .

Lodge St . John's , No . 14

INSTALLATION OF MARQUIS OF TULLIBARDINE AS R . W . M . On Tuesday evening , thc 29 th ultimo , there was a large muster of the brethren of the above and neighbouring lodges to witness the installation of the most noble thc Marquis of Tullibardine as the Right Worshipful Master of the above lodge . Owing to the historical connection of the Atholl family with Freemasonry and particularly with this lodge , the re-occupation / if the Master ' s chair by a scion of that house after an interval from the time of the grandfather of the Marquis , the occasion created no little

interest in the district , not only among the brethren of the mystic Craft , but the public in general . In the afternoon a meeting was held in the Royal School , Dunkeld , when three candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . Later on the lodge was visited by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Perthshire West , including Bros . Colonel II . S . Home Drummond , R . W . P . P . G . M . ; C . Home Graham Stirling , D . P . G . M . ; James R . D . Swan , S . P . G . M . ; G . W . Haynes , acting P . G . S . ; and others .