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noble Province to exercise their nnabated good influences . The motL . ; i was seconded by Comp . Bulley , and on its being put by his lordship , was carried unanimously . Before closing the Prov . Grand Chapter the M . Excellent stated that it was his will and pleasure to hold his next Prov . Grand Chapter at Civwe . Tho brethren reassembled at lour p . m . to banquet , Lord do Tabley presiding , and

nearly 70 brethren sitting down to discuss tho splendid bill of fare provided by Comp . Berry , of the Ranelagh Hotel . The banqueting-room . was handsomely decorated with tho flags of many nations , and the walls , cast and west , wero covered by large mirrors , reflecting back some beautiful and costly paintings , lent for the occasion by E . Companion Fraser . Tho tables wero tastefully and

elaborately decorated with fragrant flowers and choice plants , and last , bufc nofc least , the menu , which was of the most recherche character , was well served and highly appreciated by all present . The cloth having been removed , the noble chairman rose to propose the toast first on tho list , and which ho knew would bo loyally drunk ; he asked them torospond to the toast of Her Majesty the Queeu . It was duly

honoured , the Comps . singing the National Anthem . His Lordship rose to propose the nexfc toast , which he felt would be equally as welcome , and as loyally respondnd to ; it was that of the Sovereign head of the Craft , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . E . Z . of England . The toast having been most heartily received , the chairman rose and said he was desirous of proceeding as rapidly as possible , as he knew

many Companions wished to return to their distant homes . He felt great pleasure in proposing the next toast , as ifc included the health of thafc gracious lady whom Englishmen , and particularly English Freemasons , had learned to honour , because of her great aud endearing qualities , and as the Consort of our future Sovereign . He therefore called upon them to drink most cordially to H . R . H . the Princess of

Wales and the rest of tho Royal Family . Tho toast was drunk .. ith the greatest enthusiasm . After a short interval , in which Comps . Elis and Forrest favoured tho company with a duet . His Lordship rose again , and said he was proud , of tho Earl of Carnarvon aud the Officers of Grand Chapter , whom he esteemed iu proportion to the importance of the duties they discharged so efficiently , aud asked

all to drink most heartily to the toast ot the Earl of Carnarvon and the Officers of the Supreme Graud Chapter . This was done , and then Comp . Latham rose to propose a toast which he said required no recommendation from him . Those in this province who were Royal Arch Masons knew how deep au interest their Most Excellent Grand Superintendent to < k in tho Craft . Each succeeding year , under

his Lordship ' s rule , they were attaining a standard more neiv ly approaching to perfection in the Craft than they could do under any other ruler . The louger he ruled over them the more they learned to appreciate him . When Lord De Tabley took the Province under his control , things were in chaos in comparison with its present state , and they owed the prosperity and happiness of the Fraternity in

great measure to the zeal and ability with which he had watched over aud promoted the true Masonic interests of tho Province . He desired therefore to propose the health of the Prov . Grand Superintendent of Cheshire , as on his health , and power to fulfil his duties , depended largely the welfare of every Royal Arch Chapter in the Province . The toast was received with the most frat « inai

greeting and full Masonic honours . His lordship , who was greeted most warmly , said : Comp . Latham an I Comps ., 1 rise to thank you most sincerely for the very kind and flattering maimer—1 fear far too flattering ('' no , no , " )—in which my health has been proposed , and the marked demonstration of esteem with which it has beeu responded to by you all . I was exceedingly proud whou

appointed the Grand Superintendent of this Province , and my efforts have been directed to reclaim it from the position 1 found it iu , aud raise it to a foremost place among the Provinces iu the kingdom . ( Applause . ) I am pleased that the Chapters composing it aro zealous in emulating each other in everything good , aud that the Officers endeavour , with scrupulous care and fidelity , to fo . low oue uuitorm

ritual , but above all , that harmony is universal . ( Applause . ) The support I have received from my Officers , past and present , is most eucouraging to me , as my labours do uot cease inside a Lodge or Chapter . In discharging the difficult and delicate task of appointing my Officers , I do so with great care , aud fearlessly ; and I sincerely hope that , with their energetic co-operation , aud the

loyalty of the Comps . generally , the result will prove satisfactory . 1 am exceedingly thankful for the kind reception accorded tne , and the admirable arrangements by which we have been enabled to enjoy this banquet , and to meet under such favourable auspices . ( Cheers . ) After a moment ' s respite , M . Excellent rose again , for the purpose of proposing toast No . 6 ou the list , and in doiug so said : I rise most

wilhngiy aud with feelings ot great pleasure to propose the next toast , and 1 take this opportunity of testifying to my appreciation ol the services of those Officers who have aided uie iu their variouo posts during the past year . I am satisfied they have done then duty ably aud laithiully , aud from the appointments muile this clay I have uvery reason to anticipate the same satist ' aetoiy result for the

ensuing year . In giving you ihe to . iat of the Pi'ov . G . Officers Puai and Present , I will associate with it tho newly installed H . aud J . This was drunk with Masonic honours . Comp . Robiusou huvturesponded , his Lordship resigned his seat to his senior Officer , but betore leaving , in a lew kind words Urauk to thoir next liappj meeting . Comp . D . Fraser , iu proposing the toast of the

Viaitm-. Comps ., said : lu giving this toa . it , I am sure each and all know hov \ deeply indebted tve arc to our brethren who havo contributed , n ^ their presence , so largely to the success ot the Uay . It is neeuless for mo to say that ttiey are truly welcome among us ; but hov \ deeply 1 , and 1 know each of you , feel the honour done us u » having so many cli 3 tinguiihod Cooius . hero cannot be expressed .

. 1 uo not know how many brethren have honoured MS with the . i presence , neither can I single out one more than anuihar , but to eaoi . and all we give a most hearty welcome , and I ask you to join mil , me in drinking to their very good health , and wo shall bo pleased i . hear them all respond , Tne toasfc was received very warmly , an Cginp , Forrest replied i « a toappy vein , Camp , Smith haying Kivt ) u

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a song , the toast of " Tho Charities was proposed , and acknowledged by Comp . Piatt . The ninth toast , the Excellent Principals and Officers of the Chapters of the District , was given by Comp . Robinson , and very complimentary allusion was made to th a Chapters of Birkennead . With the toast wore associnted the names of Ex .

Comp . Frazer M . E . Z . of 477 , and Ex . Comp . Ellis 537 , both of whom rep ied in suitable terms . Comp . Forrest then favoured tho Comps . with a soug , and the Janitor ' s toast brought a most agreeable day to a close .

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A MEETINO of the Eboracum Conclave , No . 137 , was hold at York on Thursday . Present : —E . Sir Kuts . T . Cooper M . P . S ., aud T . B Whytehead P . S . as V . E ., Sir Knts . C . G . Padel as 1 st . Gen ., G . Balm . ford as 2 nd Gen ., M . Millington Prefect , A . T . B . Turner Herald , T . Humphries , W . P . Husband , J . Ward , G . Simpson , & c . A successful ballot was taken for Bro . Captain Murphy , 4 tn Dragoon Guards , and

Br . ) . G . W . Elliot , M . P ., Senior P . G . Warden for North and East Yorkshire , elected at a previous meeting , was installed a Knight of tho Order . The Sanctuary of St . Peter K . H . S . and Commandery of St . Johu , were afterwards successively opened , and Comp . Elliot received those grades , the ceremonies being worked by E . Sir Knt . T . B . Why ehead as Commander , assisted by Sir Kuts . T . Cooper , M . Millington G . Balmford , G . Simpson , A . T . B . Turner , and J . Ward .

The roll of English Lodges will receive another addition on Thursday next , that day being appointed for the consecration of the Vale of Whi . e Hor & e Lodge , No . 17 / 0 , at

iaringdon . The E . W . Prov . G . Master of the Province , Sir Daniel Gooch , has appointed Bvo . James Terry , Prov . J . G . W . Herts , as the Consecrating Officer , who is to be assisted by other brethren of distinction .

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