Bro. T. H. Tilton also replied.

The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the Officers," and that of "The Treasurer and Secretary" in very pleasing terms.

Bro. A. Clark, S. W., in responding for the officers, said he could assure the W. M. that the officers would endeavor to do their work well, and give him every support during his year of office.

Bro. J. B. Cummings, Treas., thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which his health had been drunk, and said he hoped that as Treasurer he should always have plenty of cash on hand, and that the Lodge would go on and prosper, and be in a good financial state at the end of the year, that night he had been much delighted with the visit of the American brethren, especially so, being an American himself.

Bro. G. Reynolds, Secretary, in replying, said that he hoped to have been spared the ordeal of speaking, as he could assure the brethren he was very tired, for this day had been a very anxious and eventful one. He was glad to know and to hear from the brethren all had passed off satisfactorily, and that the American visiting brethren had had a happy reception amongst them. He was also pleased that so early an opportunity had been given the Lodge for extending a hearty welcome to such distinguished visiting brethren so soon after its formation. He hoped to be spared many years to hold the position of Secretary, to give satisfaction to the W.M. and brethren connected therewith, and to see the Lodge prosper and do good work.

The Tyler's toast brought the evening to a close, and the brethren on parting said they had spent a most enjoyable time.

The banquet, with American dishes appropriate to the occasion, was served under the personal superintendence of Bro. G. P. Bertini, late of Delmonico's, New York, in the Victoria Hall, which was decorated with the English and American flags. The tables were very tastefully laid out. A button-hole was provided for each brother, by Bro. T. A. Dickson, composed of a red and white rose with corn flowers.

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro. H. Schartau, Organist, of the Lodge, who was ably assisted by Bros. Franklin Clive, A. Thompson, H. Prenton, and T. J. Robins.London Freemason.

THE AMERICAN MASONIC RECEPTION IN YORK.

York has just held its third Anglo-American Masonic reunion. In 1878 a large party of Masonic pilgrims, mainly members of Mary Commandery, Philadelphia, were received in York by Ancient Ebor Preceptory, No. 101. On that occasion a banquet was given by the Preceptory in the Station Hotel, when the Lord Mayor of York of the period (Bro. Wm. Varey) attended in state. In 1883 another large party of Masons, principally of Apollo Commandery, Chicago, were received by Ancient Ebor Preceptory, and the Knights of Yorkshire, and a banquet was held in the Guildhall of York, the Lord Mayor (Bro. T. Varey) following the example of his brother and attending in state. Last week the third of these notable gatherings was held, and was the most important of the series, inasmuch as there was a larger attendance of English members of the Templar Order than on either of the previous occasions. As on the two preceding occasions, the gathering was organized by Bro. T. B. Whytehead, who had drawn up a programme of proceedings embracing the thirty-six hours during which the visitors from the United States remained in York. The party arrived from Newcastle at six o'clock, on Tuesday, the 19th inst., and, after dinner at the Station Hotel, the American brethren were conducted to the Masonic Hall, St. Saviourgate, where the Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611, was opened, the W. M., Bro. Wm. Brown, presiding.

The visitors were received with a few words of warm welcome, which were responded to by Bro. Chas. E. Meyer, the leader of the party. The Lodge was then opened in the Third Degree, and Brother Shaw was raised to the degree of a Master Mason by the W.M., Bro. J. S. Cumberland, P. M., giving the traditional history and working tools. On the Lodge being resumed in the First Degree, Bro. Chas. E. Meyer presented to the Lodge and placed on the neck of the W. M. an American Past Master's Jewel, and received the cordial thanks of the Lodge.

After the close of the Lodge the brethren met in the refreshment room, where songs and toasts made the evening pass all too quickly. Amongst the songs was an original ditty, composed for the occasion, by Bro G G. Pook, whose health was drunk with congratulations on the success of his efforts in the mine of Masonic poetry. The brethren parted company at a late hour, having enjoyed a thoroughly a Masonic evening.

On Wednesday morning there was no lying late in bed, for the programme drawn up embraced a heavy day's work. At 10 A.M. Bros. Whytehead, Cumberland, Brown, Dyson, and others took charge of the American brethren and their ladies at the Station Hotel, and conducted them to some of the many places of interest in the ancient city of York. Ascending the medieval walls at Micklegate Bar, they traversed them as far as Lendel Bridge, crossing which they entered the Philosophical Society's Gardens, passing through the ruins of St. Leonard's Hospital, St. Mary's Abbey, the Museum of Roman Antiquities, and so on, and then passing on to the Cathedral. Here they were shown the many curiosities contained in the Vestries, the Crypt where the Royal Arch meeting was held in 1778, the Chapter House, and other points of beauty. At noon they were conveyed in carriages, by way of Monk Bar, Jewbery, the Red Tower, and Walmgate Bar, to the Merchants' Hall, where a champagne luncheon was given by the W. Master, Past Masters, and officers of Eboracum Lodge.

After the luncheon the toasts of "The Queen" and "The President of the United States" were given, and both received with great enthusiasm, after which the ladies and non-Templars were taken to the hotel in carriages.

An adjournment was then made to the Freemasons' Hall, St. Saviourgate, on the flag staff over which the English and American colors were flying in fraternal conjunction. Here a large number of English visiting Templars had already assembled, and had been provided with luncheon by the Preceptory; and here at 2 P.M. the Eminent Preceptor, Frater W. H. Cowper, opened the Ancient Ebor Preceptory.

The American visitors, attended in their uniforms, and entering last, were duly saluted and responded. The throne having been taken by Frater T. B. Whytehead, P., Comp. J. Blenkinsop, of Newcastle, was introduced, and was received and installed a Knight of the Order, Frater J. S. Cumberland, P., acting as Sub-Marshal. At the conclusion of the ceremonies the arch of steel was formed, and the American visitors retired, followed by the Priors of Provinces, Grand Officers, and English visitors, and the Preceptory was closed.

An adjournment was then made to the Cathedral, where the ladies had been conveyed in carriages from the hotel, and the Knights having been seated on the south side of the choir, which

had been reserved for them, evensong was said, after which a special Te Deum was sung by the choir, by permission of Bro. the Dean of York. An offertory was taken, amounting to £8, in aid of the restoration of the St. Guthbert window, and at the conclusion of the service Bro. D. Naylor gave an organ recital, embracing "Marche Religieuse," G. A. Guilmant, and "Allegro Vivace." from the symphony in G. by C. M. Widor; and carriages once more took the American visitors to their hotel, where they had a couple of hours breathing time.

At 7 P.M. the Lord Mayor of York, Sir Joseph Terry, and the Lady Mayoress held a reception in the Grand State Room of the Mansion House, and at 7:30 a procession was formed, headed by the Lord Mayor with Mrs. C. E. Meyer, and Frater C. E. Meyer with the Lady Mayoress, preceded by the Sword and Mace, to the Guildhall, where a banquet was given by Ancient Ebor Preceptory. During the entry into the Guildhall "Yankee Doodle" was played, and during the banquet and at intervals, in the evening, glees and songs were sung by Bro. J. E. Wilkinson's York Quartette, Bro. A. Sample, P. P.G.O., accompanying at the piano. Many of the English visitors with their ladies, were present, and the American guests numbered between 40 and 50-altogether making up a party of about 110

The toast of "The Queen was propose by the Lord Mayor who presided. London Freemason.

COLONEL MACLIVER'S ENTERTAINMENT OF THE MARY COMMANDERY, K.T. PILGRIMS.

A remarkable gathering of Knights Templar from England and America took place at the Holborn Restaurant on Monday, the 25th inst., in response to the invitation issued by Col. MacLiver, the E. P. of the famous Baldwyn Preceptory, Bristol. The E. Preceptor was supported by Sir Knights W. A. F. Powell, Prov. Prior of Bristol and Gloucester; Pierrepont Harris, the respected Prov. G. Sec, and nine other members, all hailing from the Bristol Preceptory, who had expressly journed to London to meet the American Fraters.

Besides these, there were from London and other parts various Sir Knights who had been invited by the E. P., including Gen. Brownrigg, C.B., Prov. Priory of Surrey; Captain Philips, Prov.

Prior of East Anglia; Sir Knights F. A. Philbrick, Q.C.; Hugh D. Sandeman, Rev. J. S. Brownrigg, Geo. Kenning, R. H. Thrupp, G. Cooper, W. J. Hughan, Frank Richardson, C. F. Matier, Rob't Berridge, C. H. Driver, R. Gooding, M.D., Rev. A. H. Cummings, and others.

The Fraters from America hailed mostly from the Mary Commandery, No. 36, Philadelphia, in whose honor really, the handsome entertainment was given, chief amongst whom were Sir Knights C. E. Meyer, Grand Recorder Pennsylvania; and Past Commanders J. Sartain, J. L. Young, (Treasurer), and D. Sutter. There were also present Sir Knights Packer, J. W. 36; Spencer, P.C. 53; Beatty, P.C. 15 (New York); Perry, P.C. 53; Harrison, Mecutchen, Matthews, Jr., Spry, Beaven, Schmitt, MacCauley, the Hon. Wilson, Tilton (New York), Landis, Fling, Shaw, Littlewood, Wiener, and Jenkins. The Hon. Jas. H. Hopkins, P.G.M. of U. S A. (K. T.), and P.G. C. of Pennsylvania, was a specially honored guest at the right of the chairman. Of honorary members of the Mary Commandery present were Sir Knights McLiver, Kenning, Hughan, and Tilton.

A much larger number would have been present, but the regretted illness of some, and the absence from town of several eminent Knights Templar, led to numerous letters of regret being forwarded to the generous and hearty host.

The toast list was of an unusual character, and, like the luncheon, was much appreciated by all, especially the American guests.

The first toast was "The Queen, the President of the United States, and the United Orders of the Temple and Malta," given by the genial Chairman, and responded to with great heartedness. Then followed "The Prince of Wales, our Grand Master," which was most warmly received, as also the third-"The Great Priory and Officers of the Great Priory of England and Wales "-on whose behalf Captain N. G. Philips replied, and expressed his regret at the unavoidable absence of Lord Lathom and Col. Clerke, the Great Prior and the Great Sub-Prior respectively.

Sir Knights General Brownrigg, and the Rev. J. S. Brownrigg, and others took part in the remaining toasts.

"The Grand Master and Officers of the Grand Encampment of the United States" was responded to in most eloquent terms by the orator of the American Pilgrims, Sir Knight the Hon. Jas. H. Hopkins, P.G. M.