Mark Masonry.

Huding many of the brethren of this Lodge impatient for action , I called on the ' - >' . Reg ., Bro . Ridgway , with a petition for a warrant from the English Grand Lodge . 'The Avarrant has been granted accordingly , and Pro . Ridgivay having had a copy of om- original charter engrossed , and its correctness certified in the margin thereof by a notary public , Avith the official seal attached thereto , has , by my authority derived from you , returned the said charter to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland ; and this Lodge now meets for the first time under English

authority ; and may the G . O . of the universe bless and cement the union , and render it productive of mutual advantage . " The AV . AL then called on the Secretary to read a copy of the petition , as Avell as the Avarrant granted from the English Grand Mark-Lodge . The AALA 1 . then declared this to be a duly constituted Lodge of Alark Masters , holding under the authority of the Grand Lodge of England and AVales , anel the colonies anclpossessions of the British creiAv . i . The following resolution ivas proposed by Bro . Binckes , S . AV ., and seconded by Bro . Lippiiianu , J . AA " .,

and carried unanimously— " That the thanks of this Lodge be tendered to Bro . Cottevell , AV . AL , for the highly efficient manner in which he has conducted to a satisfactory termination the negotiations and arrangements for a union of the different constitutions of Mark Afasters in this country ; and that the same he recorded ou the minutes . " A ballot ivas then taken for the folloAving candidates , viz ., Bros . Luff , P . AL , Xo . 31 S , P . G . SteAvard ; Smith , Xo . 25 ; Radiue , Xo . So ; Lumion , Xo . 219 ; Hollyer , Xo . 2 IS ); ancl Curtis , Xo . 887 ; Avhich proving unanimous , they Avere introduced and advanced to the dignity of Alark Masters , the ceremony being performed by the AA' . Al . witli his accustomed cave and precision . Several brethren

were proposed for advancement , and the business being completed , the Lodge AA'as closed . The brethren then adjourned to an elegant banquet , and the same harmonious and fraternal spirit prevailed at the festive board , AA'hich had so eminently characterized the other proceedings of . tho evening . The usual loyal toasts being given , Bro . Ridgivay , G . Reg ., in feeling terms , replied to that of the . Dep . Grand Master and the Grand Oflicers , and took a brief but interesting review of the progress of tho Alark degree in this country , introducing many illustrative remarks thereonand concluding by expressing his hope that the union IIOAV

, happily formed would be productive of a beneficial influence . In proposing the health of the AV . AL , Bro Sheen , P . AL , took occasion to congratulate the Lodge on the auspicious CA'ent which had been referred to , and passed a Avell merited eulogium on the tact and ability evinced by the AV . AL in carrying out the necessary arrangements . The AV . AL in returning thanks , expressed in suitable terms the satisfaction he felt in having the . opportunity of contributing to so desirable an object . He , ivould briefly state that his efforts had ever been directed to promote the interests

of the Thistle Lodge , and if any incentive AA'ere Avanting to increased exertions , it Avould be in tho realization of that union so unanimously decided on , and so enthusiastically carried out . Bro . Luff , P . G . Steward , acknowledged the toast of ' ¦ 'The neivly advanced "Brethren , " and expressed their high appreciation of the beauties of this attractive ceremony ; regretting ou his own part that he had not been aelvaneed to the Mark degree at a much earlier period . Bro . Binckes , S . AA ., replied in eloquent and appropriate terms on behalf of " The Officers of the Lodge ; " anil tho brethren retired at a somewhat late hour , Avell pleased with the proceedings of the evening .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER , MOUNT SION CHAPTER ( Xo . 169 ) . —This Chapter , ivhich has altered its day of meeting from tho fourth Alonday to the second , met on Monday , March 14 th , at Radley ' s Hotel , Neiv Bridge-street , Blackfriars . Comp . John Johnston , presided ;