Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

— : o : — PATRIOTIC CHAPTER , No . 51 . THE quarterly meeting of this Chapter was held on Thursday evening , llth inst ., and after tho conclnsion of business , the Companions ( about 30 ) dined together afc the Cups Hotel , Colchester . In the coarse of the evening Comp . J . J . C . Turner , on behalf of the members , presented to Comp . Richard Clowes an 18-carat gold jewel

of I . P . Z ., and in doing so referred to the efforts Comp . Clowes had made dnring his year of office for the good of the Chapter and the comfort of its members , and more especially for the high musical talent he had on several occasions provided for the entertainment of

the Companions . Comp . Clowes , in acknowledging the presentation , said he had been completely taken by surprise , and assured the Companions tbat he valued , and should continue to value moat highly , so substantial a token of their esteem . The jewel bore the following inscription : —

" Presented to Ex-Comp . Richard Clowes , I . P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . R ., by the Companions of the Patriotic Chapter , No . 51 , as a token of esteem , on the completion of his year of office as Z . Colchester , 14 fch February 1889 . "

Star Chapter of Instruction , No . 1275 . —The usual meeting was held on Friday , 15 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , when there were present Comps . F . Hilton P . Z . 1275 Preceptor , R . J . Voisey P . Z . S . E . 1329 Treasnrer M . E . Z ., V . T . Mnrchd A . S . 1329 H ., G . L . Moore H . 169 J ., C . H . Stone 1275 S . E ., C . Woods A . S . 1275 S . N ., A . C . Wood P . S . 742 P . S ., Neeld P . Z . 169 , T .

Grummant P . Z . 1275 , Austin P . S . elect 1381 , Addington M . E . Z . 1275 , and Wicks M . E . Z . 1269 . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Towers personating candidate . Comps . Towers and Austin were elected members . Comp . Murche was elected M . E . if . for fche next meeting , and also received a vote of thanks for his first work in

the H . chair . Comp . Voisey thanked the Companions for the vote of thanks passed afc the last meeting , also for his re-election as Treasnrer . On the proposition of Comp . Moore , a Committee was appointed , consisting of Comps . Hilton , Stone and Grummant , to report on the advisability of having a supper . Comp . Murche , as an

auditor , moved the adoption of the balance-sheet , which he was pleased to see showed a balance on the right side . Comp . Woods reported thafc the Chapter had met forty-one times during the past year . The average attendance reached twelve ( lowest eight , highest twenty ) , while an average of five Principals showed fche appreciation in whioh the Chapter was held .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

— : o : — BEVERLAC LODGE , No . 281 . A LARGE attendance of brethren assembled on fcho llfch insfc ., to take part in fche installation of Bro . John Sagdon to the Office of Worshipful Master . The ceremony was performed by Bro . John Wilson P . M . 182 , after which the Worshipful Master invested fche following brethren as Officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . Marshall I . P . M ., Allan S . W ., Green J . W ., Gloster M . O ., Morley

S . O ., Wood J . O ., Dixon Treasnrer , Adams Secretary , Park Chaplain , Robshaw S . D ., McLaren J . D ., Pape D . C , Weelsby Tyler , Knight and Watson Stewards . The brethren and visitors afterwards adjourned to the supper-room , where a splendid banquet was provided by the Stewards of the Lodge .

THE members of the York College met in the Masonic Rooms , St . Savioursgate , York , on Saturday last ; , under the presidency of Frater Colonel J . Monks , the Celebrant ; Frater T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept , being also present . The meetings are held four times a year , and have an archaeological character , the spring and summer meetings being always held ab some distant and interesting place ,

Soe . Rosier , in Anglid .

while the February meeting is by virtue of one of the rules always held at York . Over for fey members were present ; from towns in various provinces , including brethren from Durham , Middlesborough , Scarborough , Leeds , Bradford , York , Nottingham , Huddersfield , Halifax , Pontefract , Selby , & c . Six candidates were presented ,

elected , and dnly received . Bro . J . L . Atherton was installed as Celebrant for the ensuing year , in place of Colonel Monks , after which the Officers were dnly placed ; among them being Bro . J . M . Meek re-elected Treasurer , Bro ., William Brown Secretary , and

Bros . G . H . Locking P . A ., William Flock ton S . A ., W . H . B . Atkinson Q . A ., and Cheesman , and A . Haigh and Sfcotfc . After the pro . ceedings , the brethren adjourned to tho North Eastern Hotel , where an excellent tea was provided , and toasts and complimentary speeches completed a very pleasant social evening .

HOLLOWAY ' DIMMEST AND PILLS . —Safely and Securely . —When the severities of winter have yielded to the gonial surinjr , invalids should niaki a determined effort to regain the ' r Inst health ; whoa , through c .-mfmement indoors , want of appetite , and disturbed sleep , the entire system has been weakened , and iho spirits have been broken down , Holloway ' s remedies are

equal to the occasion . The Ointment rubbed over the regions of the stomach ancl liver , aided by thc iatsrnal administration of his Pills , will rectify tr-o digestion , regulate the bile , and purify the blood—threo sanatory actions which will speedily confer renewed vigour , brace up tho failing nerves , confirm the flaccid muscles , and restore to tbe ail ' inr ; cheerfulness—that grea charm of existence .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

PROVINCE OF DOWN . THE Quarterly Communication of this Provincial Grand Lodge waa held , on the 12 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Newry . Bro . Lord Arthur Hill , M . P ., R . W . P . G . M . being unable to attend , sent a note of apology , and his 1 1 1 1 « TP 1 1 « T-V i IT * " »«• • — : o : —

place was tacen oy ms Liorasmps ueputy , rsro . major Leslie Thompson . There was a large attendance of the brethren from all districts of the Province . Some preliminary business having been disposed of , the installation of Officers for the ensuing twelve months was proceeded , with .

Michael Frazer ... Senior Warden Douglas Lithgow - Junior Warden J . L . Devenick Meares - Treasurer Dr . Carroll - Secretary Captain L'Estrange - - SeniorDeacon

J . L . Graham ... Junior Deacon Dr . J . K . Macaulay • Inner Guard Anderson - - - O Skillen - - - - > Stewards Davidson - - - J

Afterwards Bro . Orosslo read a very interesting paper on " Masonry Past and Present , " which was highly appreciated , and he was requested to have it published , and

circulated among the brethren . Farther instruction on the working of the Craft was imparted by Bro . M'Calmont . Other business having been transacted , the Lodge was

closed . Subsequently the brethren were hospitably entertained by the local Lodges in the spacious dining-room of the hall .

PROPOSED NEW HALL AT BANBRIDGE . THB brethren of the Masonio Order assembled in large nnmber on Tuesday night , the 12 th inst ., in their Lodge room , Newry street , Banbridge . After the ordinary bnsiness in connection with Lodge No . 119 , which was presided over by Bro . Matthew Larkina P . M ., had been transacted , a joint meeting of Lodges Nos . 119 and

336 was held for the purpose of considering the advisability of perfecting the purchase of a plot of ground for a new hall . The chair was taken by Bro . John Lindsay , J . P ., who briefly stated the object of fche joint meeting , and referred to the desired site aa mosfc suitable , ifc being on the Downshire-road , leading from the railway station , and

lying between the Dunbar Memorial School and the Provincial Bank . It was decided to complete the purchase , and Bros . John Lindsay , William Tweedie , Samuel Dixon , Samuel Hill , and Wm . MaoCormack be trustees . A committee of twelve , consisting of six from eaoh Lodge , was then selected . Lodge 119 : Bros . James Mears W . M .,

Matthew Larkin P . M ., John Dornan , W . J . Miller P . M ., J . Smyth P . M ., and Thomas Proctor . Lodge 336 : Bros . Thomas Eobinson P . M ., M . W . Blackwood P . M ., Samuel Fryar , James Craig , T . B .

Wallace , and J . E . Emerson , Bro . Eobinson to act ; as Secretary , and Bro . Blackwood as Treasurer , trustees to be honorary members of committee . A vote of thanks fco the chairman brought ; the proceedings to a close .

FIRST BALL OF THE BARNATO LODGE , No . 2265

THE first ball given by the above young and vigorous Lodge , in aid of its Benevolent Fund , was held afc bhe Whitehall Chambers , Hotel Metropole , on Thursday , the 14 th insfc ., and was attended by some 230 brethren , with their ladies . The Stewards , viz ., Bros . J . Da Silva W . M ., C . Fredk . Hoggard P . G . Standard Bearer acting I . P . M ., M . J . de Leeuw S . W ., L . Kool J . W ., J . Joel Treasurer ,

M . J . Jessop Secretary , T . Honey S . D ., E . J . Acworth P . G . S , Middlesex J . D ., I . B , Joel , S . B . Joel , H . Barnato , A . Levy , and H . Walters , were most attentive , and the dulcet ; strains of Messrs . Coote and Tinney ' s band proved almost irresistible , so that a most enjoyable evening was spent ; , and dancing was kept up until "daylighfc ( almost )

did appear , " and then many were the regrets expressed at the enforced parting , and all hoped that next year might see another such pleasant gathering . As the financial result will bring some 30 or dO pounds

to the Fund , there is no doubt the members will again exert themselves , as they have so successfully done this year . This was Sfc . Valentine's day , and a very pretty and appropriate programme had been prepared for tho occasion by Bro . Georgo Kenning .

H . R . H . fche Princess of Wales , and H . R . H . fcho Princess Beatrice have granted their direct patronage to the Al Fresco Fayro ancl Floral Fete , which is to take place iu May afc fcho Eoyal Albert Hall , Kensington , with a view fco raising £ 15 , 000 for the Grosvenor Hospital for Women and Children .

The mosfc important matinee performances to tako place at Terry s Th ° atro during tho present and next month aro as follows : — "The Policeman , " by Messrs . Walter Helmore and Eden Phillpotts , Tuesday , 5 th March ; "The Bookmaker , " by Mr . J . W . Pigofct , in which Mr . Edward Tevry will create the title role , Tuesday , 19 th Marsh ; " Young Mis . Winfchrop , " by Bronson Howard , Tuesday , 26 th March .

r r * 0 THE DEAF . —A Person cured of Deafness and noises iu tho . L head of 23 j ears' standing by a simple remedy , will send a description of it MEE to any Person Who applies to NICHOLSON , 21 Bedford-sq ., London , W . C .