Royal Arch.

6 th . From Companions Charles Frederick Hogard as Z ., Alfred Jnlius Henochsberg as H ., Joseph Da Silva as J ., aud eight other * for a Chapter to be attached to the Lodge of Israel , No . 205 , London , to be called the Israel Chapter , and to meet afc the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , in the City of London .

Tho foregoing petitions being in all respects regular , the Committee recommend thafc the prayers thereof be respectively granted . The Committee have also to report that in consequence of the

formation and recognition of a Grand Lodge of South Australia , there is no longer an English Craft Lodge in thafc colony to whioh the South Australian Chapter , No . 583 , meeting at Adelaide , can be attached as required by Article 43 , Eoyal Arch Regulations .

The Committee , therefore , recommend thafc the Charter of fche said Chapter be withdrawn and cancelled , and thafc the Chapter be erased from the Register of the Grand Chapter of England .

The Committee have further to report that the Special Committee appointed to revise the Royal Arch Regulations having concluded their labours , a copy of the proposed revision will be laid before Grand Chapter on the 4 th proximo .

The Committee would suggest that copies of the proposed revision be sent out to all Grand Superintendents and Chapters , and that it be considered , and , if approved , passed afc tbe Convocation of Grand Chapter on the 2 nd February 1886 .

( Signed ) ROBERT GREY , P . A . G . Soj . President . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 21 st October 1885 .

N . B . —The Committee may remind the Members of the Grand Chapter that , in accordance with the resolution paseed at the last Quarterly Convocation , the next meeting of Grand Chapter will be held in the Great Hall , for which appropriate fittings have been prepared .

The annual convocation of the Industry Chapter , No . 186 , was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the 20 th instant . Companion James Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , performed the

ceremony of installation in favour of Comp . George Allen as M . E . Z ., John Jas . Taffs H ., and Charles H . Phillips J . At the banquet vvbicb followed tbe work of the Chapter the outgoing First Principal was presented with a P . Z . ' s "jewel .

The North London Chapter of Improvement , at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s Road , Canonbury , on Thursday , was presided over by Comps . Holness M . E . Z .

Hunter H ., Strugnell J ., Sheffield S . E ., Edmonds S . N ., Radcliffe P . S . The Chapter of Improvement was well attended , and the ritual ably rendered by the Officers . Comp . Edmonds is the Preceptor here .

Dedication Of The Eboracum Masonic Hall.

DEDICATION OF THE EBORACUM MASONIC HALL .

ON Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., the Earl of Zetland , Provincial Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire , summoned a special Convocation of the members of his Provincial Grand Lodge at York , for the purpose of dedicating to Masonic purposes the new Masonio Hall lately purchased and fitted up for their own use by the brethren of the Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . We have already given

a description of this building , which until lately was the abiding place of the York Institute of Literature , Science , and Art ; but when thafc Institution acquired its new and splendid premises in Clifford-street , the corner stone of which was laid with Masonic honours by the Prince of Wales two vears ago , the old fabric was

purchased by tlie Eboracum Lodge , and has since been in process of fitting np for Masonic purposes . Very little alteration in the general design has been required ; bnt a great deal of internal detailed work has been carried out , and probably the dedication ceremony wonld have been arranged earlier had ifc nofc been for the delay in the

construction of the furniture , which is even yet nofc completed , and which is of a most elaborate character . Provincial Grand L 6 d" -c was summoned for two o ' clock p . m . ; bufc before that hour the brethren and visitors assembled in goodly numbers , and found preparations made for their comfort and refreshment , the banquet-room havinw

been fitted np as a buffet and the smoke room as a retiring place for the Provincial Officers , whilst the Committee room was reserved for tbe Provincial Grand Master and his Depnty . At two p . m . Sir F . Milner W . M . proceeded to open his Lodge . Ho was snpported by Bros . Turner S . W ., Brown J . W ., Rev . R . Blakcney

Chaplain , Chapman S . D ., Dalton J . D ., Kay Secretary , Lackenby I . G ,, and the following members and visitors : —Bros . Terry , Stephenson , Pearson , Storev , Brown ; Cooper , Dyson , Smith , Hebblethwaite , lligham 1760 , White 1991 , Archey 236 , Smith 236 , Harding 1991 , Honlden 236 , Purnell 236 , Watkinson 236 , Pafctinson 602 , John 250 ,

Martin 1991 , Forbes 236 , Horsley , Rontledge , Wreglesworth , Tuft ' , Nance , Pcnfcy , and others . Meanwhile a procession was being formed in the lobby tho Provincial Grand Lodge , marshalled by Bro . T . B .

"Whytehead , who acted as Prov . Director of Ceremonies , the volume of the Sacred Law , tho working tools , the consecrating elements and columns boing borne by Past Masters of the Eboracum Lodge and others . Upon entering the Lodge room , tho Eight Worshipful

Dedication Of The Eboracum Masonic Hall.

Provincial Grand Master assumed the chair , the W . M ., Sir F . Milner , taking his place as Senior Provincial Grand Warden , the Junior Warden ' s chair being taken by Bro . W . Lawton P . M . P . P . Grand Registrar , and the ceremony at once commenced , nnder the immediate sfuidance of Bro . Dr . J . P . Bell Deputy Provincial Grand Master .

The anthems and responses were very effectively given by a choir under the leadership of Bro . J . E . Wilkinson , late of fche Cathedral choir , the accompaniments being given by Bro . Padel P . P . G . Organist and Bro . Child Organist of the Lodge , whilst Bro . A . Sample Org . of York Lodge 236 , most kindly aided in fche vocal work . The closing

ode , composed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , brought a most pleasing ceremony to its close , and then the Earl of Zetland proceeded to address the brethren , ' thanking them for theirpresence , land congratulating the members of the Eboracum Lodge upon the wonderful energy and perseverance which had contributed to place them at the

end of only nine years in possession of such premises , equal to almost any in the Provinces . He spoke of the importance of Lodges meeting on private premises as opposed to licensed houses , and expressed a hope thafc this Lodge would long maintain its reputation , and continue to do good work for the Order . The Deputy Provincial Grand

Masterthen read an interesting paper , in which he reviewed the history of the dedication ceremony from the earliest times , quoting from biblical and ancient authors in proof of his statements , and afc its conclusion the brethren expressed their sense of gratification by hearty applause . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., then rose , and on behalf of

his Lodge thanked the Provincial Grand Master for his attendance . He said that the brethren were very sensible of his kindness in all matters , and nofc the least in Masonio affairs . Ifc was well known fchafc his fraternal sympathies were always approachable , and that he was always ready to help with his counsel ; his presence , or his purse

when occasion required ; and he asked fche brethren to join with him in signifying their gratification afc seeing him amongst them . This elicited the most hearty applause , which was acknowledged by the Provincial Grand Master , who then left the chair and retired in procession with his Officers . The chair was now taken by Sir

Fred . Milner , who proceeded to close in the third and second degrees , and then Bro . Whytehead rose , and with a few words of explanation , presented to the Lodge the mallet used by the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , when laying the corner stone in

York two years previously , and whioh had been again used that day by the Earl of Zetland in dedicating the Eboracum Masonic Hall . He also presented a Director of Ceremonies' emblematic wand , which had been used on the before-mentioned occasions , and also when the British Association Masonic levee was held in

York . Bro . J . Blenkin P . M . presented a most interesting snuffbox , with Masonio emblems . These gifts were acknowledged by the members with repeated applause . The Lodge was then closed amid hearty good wishes from the visitors . In consequence of fche annual banquet of fche Sheriff of York taking place the same evening

there was no Lodge banquet , the W . M . and several of the brethren being among the Sheriff's guests ; but at seven o ' clock p . m . many of the members and visitors met , under tho presidency of Bro . J . T . Seller P . M ., in the smoke-room , and enjoyed a few convivial hours with songs , toasts , and recitations . The furniture of the Lodge is

expected to be nearly completed before the installation meeting , which takes place during the second week in November . It is of a most elaborate description , and has been designed under the best authority . The three principal chairs are of oak , the backs supported bv columns of the proper orders and surmounted by dragons ,

the arms and front legs being massive lions heads and claws . On the panel of each back are carved in relief the arms of the Lodge , with fche name , number and motto , and the arms and cushions are upholstered in crimson plnsh . The pedestals are really masterpieces in their way—finish in carving , and architectural beauty . They are

also of oak polished , the emblems on each of them and the chairs being of silver , with plates inlaid recording the names of the donors . The Secretery ' s table matches the other furniture , and is most massive and well-finished , in the Tuscan style . This latter is the gift of Bro . Wm . Brown J . W . The chairs have been given respectively by

Bro . J . Blenkin I . P . M ., Wm . Story , and the Ancient Ebor Preceptory of Knights Templar , and the pedestals have been presented respectively by Bros . Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., W . M ., J . S . Cumberland P . M ., and W . B . Dyson . Bro . W . Stephenson , of Micklegate , York , was entrusted with the making of fche chairs and pedestals , and Bro .

Alfred Chapman , of Petergate , undertook the work of the Secretary ' s table . We hear thafc other articles of furniture have been promised by members of the Lodge , including Deacons' and Inner Guard ' s chairs , Treasurer ' s table , & c , and already an Organ Fund

has been opened , so that it seems probable that in a few months the Eboracum Lodge will be in possession of one of the most complete and perfect Masonic abodes to be found anywhere . Many members of the Lodge have been most liberal with gifts , and scarcely a meeting occurs without presentations being made .

The Midland Railway.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY .

FOR tho convenience of passengers from America to Kuropc , travelling by tho Midland Railway from Liverpool to London , and to facilitate thoir arrangements on arrival afc Liverpool , tho Midland Railway Company will check the baggage of passengers , either through from New York , when passengers have purchased

their railway tickets before leaving New York , or from tho landingstage , Liverpool , when passengers obtain their railway tickets after arrival ; and will tako charge of the baggago in the latter caso immediately ifc has been passed by the Custom Houso Officers , lu the case of baggage checked through from New York , ifc will !>•;

necessary for the passengers to allow their keys to accompany iho baggage to admit of the packages being opened for examination ar , tho Custom House , Liverpool , and for a parchment or metallic label , bearing the name and full acldicss of the owner , to bo attached to tho keva in all cases . The keys will bo taken charge of by tho Steamship