Masonic Statistics.

The total number of initiations under the Grand Lodge of England in 1858 was about 3980 , and in 1857 , 1030 , but this includes colonial initiations . The initiations for England are most likely about 3500 yearly . The initiations in twelve Lodges in Edinburgh alone , in 1858 , were about 720 , Masonry being more freely communicated in Scotland . The number of Masons in England , subscribing and non-subscribing , is most likely about 150000 in Scotland 100000 ; and in Irelandunder 50000 .

, ; , , , , England , besides the English initiates , receives a large body of Scotch initiates , some Irish , some colonial of the other Grand Lodges , many Germans , and some other foreigners . The number of Masons of the high degrees in England is possibly as follows : — 33 ° , nine ; 32 ° , twelve ; 31 ° , twenty ; 30 ° , thirty ; Rose Croix , 300 ; Knights of the East and West , C ; Elect , 20 ; Scotch Master , 20 ; Royal Arch , 10 , 000 ; Mark Master 5000 ; Past Master ( 4 ° ) 10000 .

, , , The Eoyal Arch , Mark Masters' and Past Masters' numbers cannot be correctly given , as many hold the three degrees . The total is most likely under 20 , 000 . The 32 nd , 31 st , and 30 th degrees are administered by the Supreme Council ; the Eose Croix has a distinct Chapter , but under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council ; of the three lower degrees , very few of the members are registered by the Supreme Council , or recognized by the sister Grand Lodges , but are under the

several constitutions of the Eoyal Arch and Mark Masters . The number of Eose Croix admitted in 185 S was So . The Bite of the Brazen Serpent has votaries among returned'Indian officers . The members of the Strict Observance belong to two jurisdictions , the English jurisdiction , and that of the Germau Lodges . The members are few .-The Illuminati consist of those under the English Grand Master , and some Italians and Germans . There , are a few votaries of the Swedish system .

The following estimate of Masons in the world is to a considerable extent conjectural , but rather under than over the mark . England , & c 300 , 000 Prance 250 , 000 Holland , Germany , Scandinavia , and Switzerland ... 250 , 000 Austria and Southern Europe 20 , 000 Africa 5000

, India and Asia 10 , 000 Australia 5 , 000 Canada and English North America 20 , 000 United States 250 , 000 West Indies 5 , 000 South America ' 5 , 000

Say 1 , 200 , 000 There cannot be much doubt there are now a million , of Masons in the world . The number about twenty years ago was probably from 300 , 000 to 400 , 000 less , as a great increase has taken place of late years in England , the United States , and most other countries . The following statistics from an authentic source , are derived from the latest information contained in the proceedings of the various Masonic Grand Lodges of tho United States : —

Lodges . Members . Alabama , , ,,. 217 7 , 22 S Arkansas , 103 1 , 929 California , ,, 118 4 , 474 North Carolina , 107 5 , 010 South Carolina ( M * 3 , 100 District of Columbia , 11 639 Connecticut , , 55 4 , 781 ' ' Estimated