Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Collam , II . P . ; Barber , 1 st Gen . ; J . Crosby Dawson , 2 nd Gen . ; Major Sewell , G . Marshall ; Bell , R . ; Atkinson , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Captain 'Turner , C of G . ; A . McKaith , IT . and 'Picas . ; and Allinson , Equerry . The address was given bv 111 . Pro . Captain Garnctt , 31 ° . The hallot ' was ( hen taken for Bros . R . J . Nelson , P . M . 120 , P . P . G . S . D . Cumberland and Westmorland ; and B .

Bevan , ALA ., 314 , which proving unanimous in each case , and both brethren being in attendance , they were duly prefccted , the ncwlv-entlironed M . W . S . conducting the first part of the ceremony , the second being performed by 111 . Fro . Captain Garneit , 31 " , both of which were done in a faultless manner , III . Hro . I . A . Baldwin , 30 " , presented ( he chapter with a

very handsome loving cup of solid silver , which was accepted ; and an unanimous vote of thanks recorded to him on the minutes of Ihe chapter . 'The business of the chapter being over it was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to lhc County Hotel , where an elegant banquet was well served . The customary loasts were honoured .

In giving " The Supreme Council , " III . Bro . Garnett , 31 " , congratulated the chapter upon its being favoured with the presence of III . Bro . Banister , 33 " , S . G . I . G . Northern Provinces . 'The toast having been warmly received , the recipient of the honour made a mo-it fluent speech , expressive of the gratification it afforded him to lie present . " 'The Health of the . M . W . S . " was proposed by III . Bro .

Baldwin ; and this toast having been duly honoured . " I he P . M . W . S . " was given by the ' . M . W . S ., who said 111 . Bro . Baldwin showed his great interest in the chapter in coming all the ivav from London to attend its meetings . " 'The Health of the Newly-Perfected Brethren " were given , ami elicited a hearty speech from both , of their admiration of this beautiful Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Rite . 'The brethren ( hen separated .

CORNWALL CHAPTER ( No . Oi ) . - The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Tu sday last . Owing to indisposition , the M . W . S . ( III . Bin . Rev . VV . IL Bloxsome , M . A . ) was unable to attend , but the chair was taken bv the 111 . Bro . Charles Tru-cott , jun ., 30 , LP . M . W . S ., who installed Dr . William Mason , ' , 0 , as

M . W . S . for the en-uing year . T wo candidates were perfected , viz . : Bros . Sir Charles Bvune Gravcs-Sawlc , Bart . ( D P . G . M . Cornwalll , and | ohn de Cressy Trcffry . The M . W . S . presided , a-d 111 . liro . \ V . J . Hughan , as Usual , gave the particulars of the preliminary decrees and the esoteric portion of the Rose Croix .

'The following were i appointed as the officers for ensuing year : Bios , \ V . Leilg' -y , 30 , High Prelate ; Alfred Luke , 30 . 1-t Gen . and 'Tieas . ; Frederick W . Dabb , 311 , 2 nd Gen . j William D . Rogers , Recorder ; Thomas Hicks . CM . ; Thomas Hart , 30 . Raphael ; Richard Carter , (' . of ( i . ; Thomas II . Lukes , C , ; John F . Hooper , Almoner ; Dr . Nettle , Organist ; Sir Charles 11 . Gravcs-Sawlc , Bart ., Herald ; J . de Cressy'Trcffry , I ) , of (' . ; ami W . Rooks , Sentinel . Thc banquet wa- > held at the Red Lion Hotel .

CHESTER . —Stanhope Chapter ( No . 73 ) . — T !; is chapter was opened on the 23 rd ult ., by the M . W . S ., III . Bro . Major I lenry ( 'hilt , 31 , assbted by his officers . The minutes of the last meeting weie confirmed , when the M . W . S . was re-elected for the seci nd time , and he then appointed his officers . Bro . the Rev . Edward Oclavius Rawson being a candidate for this beautiful Christian

Degree , was prefecteel by the M . W . S . The business ol Ihe chapter being over , it was closed in due and solemn form . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . Cl . C , , 3 , was prevented attending the chapter through illness . The brethren afterwaids dined together at the Ouecn Hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., who gave the loyal and Alasonie toasts in felicilious terms , and the responses were equally appropriate .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbcrt ' s Prcceptory ( No . i . ' -v ) . — 'The annual installation meeting of this ( . '¦ j ' . irisliing prcceptory was held at the Alasonie Hall , on 'Tuesday , til : 21 st ult ., when Sir Knight J . C . Martin was installed E . Preceptor . 'The ceremony was performed by Sir Knight C . R . Fry , P . E . P ., in his usual impres-ive manner . The Preceptor then invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Sir Knights Thos . Ne-s , Cons . ;

J . Bailey , Alar . ; J . J . Wilkes , Exp . ; S . F . BoUslield , Keg . ; and T . M . Barron , C of G . Two brethren were proposed for installation . At the conclusion of the Prcceptory , thc Sir Knights adjourned to a very choice banquet at thc King's Head Hotel , which was served in thc well-known style of the worthy hostess . 'ihe usual loyal and Alasonie toasts were duly honoured .

Rosicuucian Society.

Rosicuucian Society .

YORK . —York College . —The regular quarterl y meeting of this active body was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., llie Flboraciim Lodge , No . ion , having courteously placed its rooms in the Oiiecn ' s I Intel at the disposal of the fralrcs . The college : was opened at 3 p . m . by the celebrant , Frater T . VV . Holmes , VI ., and his officers ,

there being also present Fratres T . B . W hytehead , Hon . IX ., Chief Adept ; Rev . VV . C . Lukis , VII ., Suffragan ; T . ] . Wilkinson , V ., Prov . Sec ; ) . VV . Woodall , IV ., Prov . T ' re . is . ; | . S . Cumberland , Hon . VIII ., Sec and 'Treas . ; ) . MaiiVy , IV . ; A . T . 11 . 'Turner , II . ; J . Oates , L ; P . 'Trevor , L ; | . 1 '' . Atkinson , I . ; and oiiicr . s . A number of letters , explanatory ol absence , were read from members , this being tlie annual and obligatory meeting ' .

Successful ballots were taken for Bro . Chas . Fcndclow , P . M ., & c , Wolverhampton ,.-end Pro . J , L . Athcrton , P . M , / f ,.,, Bradford . Bros . T . AI . Barron , Darlington , and Saml . Wilson , Darlington , being in attendance , wen : received into the M . C , and took their seals as members of the college

in the grade of Zclatiir , the lecture in that grade being given by Frater J . Aiaffey , Conductor of Novices . 'The Suffragan read a most interesting paper on an old French work on Masnnry , in the library of the Eboracum Lodge , No . 1 O 11 . 'The book was presented to the library

Rosicuucian Society.

by Bro . A . Ai . Broadley , of Tunis , who found it in thc town of Sfax , after its bombardment by the French . Frater the Rev . VV . C . Lukkis translated it , and finding some of its contents of considerable value , wrote a short sketch of it , and this he read before thecollcge , as also extracts from ( he work itself . Thc book is an elaborate defence of I'leemasnnry against the Papal Bull of Benedict XIV ., and was

published at the Hague in 1732 . The defence is comprised in a scries of suppositious letters , purporting to have been written by a Jesuit , each containing an argument logically worked out , and Frater LuUis announced that several leading . Masons bad offered to subscribe towards its publication . It was resolved that the college should contribute towards the expense , and receive copies for distribution

amongst the members , and the Suffragan received thc thanks of the college for his interesting communication . The scroll for officers of thc college for thc year then took place with thc following result : Fratres J . Alaffry , IV ., Celebrant ; J . S . Cumberland , Hon . VIII ., Treas . ; E . P . Paterson , V . ' , P . A . ; C . L . Alason , V ., S . A . ; T . J . Wilkinson , VI ., T . A . ; E . Linck , L , O . A . ; R . VV . Moore ,

L , C . of N . ; A . T . H . Turner , il ., and J . Oates , L , Heralds ; C . R . Fry , I , C of thc T . ; T . Trevor , I ., Torch Bearer ; E . T . Clark , 1 ., Alcd . ; and T . W . Holmes , VI ., Org . Thc C . A . announced ( he death of the late Acolyte , Frater Redfarc , and Frater Pearson was elected to the office . l- ' ra . Holmes having thanked the fratres for their kindness during his year of office , then installed his successor , F ' ra . Alaffry , and the officers elect who were present assumed

their respective chairs . I lie I reasurer s balance-sheet was audited and found satisfactorily ; and the Chief Adept announced that , according to instructions received from the High Council , he had conferred thc grade of Honorary VIII . upon Era . J . S . Cumberland in recognition of his valuable services to thc Order . The nanus of four brethren were proposed as aspirants , and the college was closed at six o'clock p . m ., the fratres subsequently partaking of high tea together , under the presidency of the Celebrant .

Victoria .

Victoria .

ROYAL ARCH . YARROWEE CHAPTER ( No . 71 J ) . —The first annual convocation and installation of this chapter was held on the 3 rd ult ., in the Alasonie Hall , Camp-street , Ballarat . Comp . C . B . Finlayson , M . E . Z ., presided , and was supported by Comps . VV . Little , Al . l'l . IL , and II . A . Nevett , AI . E . J ., all of whom were re-elected and installed folr another year in Iheir respective chairs . The following officers were duly invested by l'l . Comp . Henry Wheeler ,

P . P . : Comps . Andrew Brown , I reas . ; Henry II . Peake , S . E . ; R . II . Dunn , P . S . ; T . VV . White , 2 nd S . ; F . M . Claxton , 3 rd S . ; Peter Cazaly , Organist ; and Peter Todd , Janitor . During the evening a splendid and costly Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Finlayson by Comp . Lcmpriere , District Grand Scribe l'l ., on behalf of thc subscribing companions . The business of the chapter being

ended , the companions adjourned at nine p . m . to Craig s Royal Hotel , and partook of a sumptuous banquet piepared by Host Thompson . After the usual loyal and Alasonie toasts had been proposed by the M . E . Z ., Comp . I . emprierc gave the toast of " The Health of the ALE . / .. " in eulogistic and felccitous terms , saying that from his personal knowledge of Comp , Finlayson for the last twenty years he was sure the chapter

must prosper under his able management . Comp . finlayson responded , and said the great advance that had been made in Freimasonry during the last decade deserved not only the consideration of the public but of the Crait . Thc reason of the advance of . Masonry was not far to seek . There was a strong wave of liberalism passing over the world , and Masonry met that wave . It ignored creeds , races , and politics .

The toast ol " The Second and Third Principals" was proposed by Comp . Basclli , to which Comps . Little and Nevett responded . Comp . Win , Little , P . P ., proposed "Success to thc Chapter , " and said they hail great reason to consider themselves honoured b y identification with this the highest section of English Masonry . He said "honoured " advisedly , for would it not be presumption to suppose that the worthiest of their number added anything to the lustre

that surrounds an institution so venerable , so humane , and he might add , so divine . 'They had great cause to be proud of the institution and of their chapter , and trusted success would follow their efforts to establish and perfect the R . A . in this district . " The First Principal of the St . George ' s Royal Arch Chapter , No . < j 3 , S . C ., " was proposed by Comp . Claxton , who testified to thc many excellent qualifications of Comp .

Nevett for that purpose . Fix . Comp . Nevett , Z . o ( the St . George ' s Chapter , after thanking thc companions for the kind manner in which the toast had been received , said that every Alason should strive tu advance in Alasonie knowledge . The companions should impress upon their brethren ol thc blue lodges that they should not be content to rust out . After having passed through the Degrees of the blue they should aspire to thc

highest seats in thc purple lodge . They would be ampl y rewarded by thc pleasure they would receive from the beautiful ceremonial and by the advantages they would derive from its more extended teaching . Comp . Wheeler proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with the name of Comp . Lcmprierc , District Grand Scribe E . lie would inform the visitors that in Ballarat they prided themselves in doing honour to this toast , and

endeavoured to make their visitors as welcome as they couid . They considered it not only the privilege but the duty of every zealous Royal Arch Alason to visit anv chapter that he might be in the neighbourhood of , for instruction or , perhaps , to impart instruction . But in thc case of Comp . Lcmprierc , who had come from Melbourne for thc purpose of being present at the installation of the officers of the

chapter , they had not only the pleasure of welcoming him , but of expressing their obligation to him also . Comp . Lcmprierc responded , expressing his gratification at being present , and at thc success that had followed during Ihe chapter ' s first year ' s existence , and promised that he and the other District Grand Officers would be present next year . He apologised for the unavoidable absence of the District Grand Superintendent .

Victoria .

" The Newly-Invested Officers " was proposed by Comp . Robert Lewis , who considered nothing but success could follow a chapter sa well officered , lo which Comp . Dr . Dunn , of Maryborough , responded . He gave expression to some interesting particulars relating to the benevolence of the Order , and testified to the wide-spread satisfaction the formation of the chapter had given to country Alasons .

He believed that , although thc . Maryborough contingent was distant forty miles away , they would be found to be amongst thc most regular at the convocations . The Janitor ' s toast concluded an enjoyable evening , which was agreeably diversified with songs by Comps , P . Cazaly , C . Bean , A . Brown , J . VV . White , T . Pope , and T . 11 . Lempriere , and recitations bv Comp . VV . IL Batten .

Wedding Festivities.

WEDDING FESTIVITIES .

The Church of St . Jude , Englelicld 3 rcen , was surrounded and filled by a numerous assemblage on Shrove 'Tuesday , to witness the marriage of Air . Clayton Russell and Aliss Blanche AI . Batley , fourth daughter of Bro . John Bailey , VV . M . Antiquity , No . 2 . " The officiating clcrgt men were Bro . the Rev . A . F . A .

Woodford , P . G . C . ; the Rev . 11 . R . Cray , I . L . D ., vicar of St . Michael , and All Angels , Ladbroke Grove-road ; and the Rev . Trevor Nicholson , vicar of thc parish . The procession of bride and bridesmaids up thc nave and into thc chancel of the pretty little church was very effective , but it would require the intense knowledge of one of the dear creatures themselvesin all that rela ' tes to

, icsthcticism ( which is now almost a slang word ) , to describe the dresses , & c , without which any account of a wedding seems tame and unmeaning . The ceremony was duly pro " cecded with , and seemed to produce a deep impression on all concerned , not merely thc special "dramatis persons , " but most markedly thc bridesmaids . A very brilliant party assembled at the hospitable abode of Bro .

and Mrs . Batley , to admire the presents which were many and valuable , to wish bridegroom and bride all happiness and prosperity , and to partake of a most recherche de /' 11 iter . The usual toasts were given and received with ' much enthusiasm , and heartfelt aspirations were offered for thc graceful bride and Air Clayton Russell . 'The happy pair left in the afternoon amid a shower of

old shoes and clouds of new rice , for London , Paris , and Vienna . Among the bridesmaids were Aliss Batley , Aliss Russell , Miss Smith , Miss Remnant , Miss F . Wilson , Miss C . Hood , Aliss Taylor , Mi's M . Kus . sc-11 , and Aliss Al . Godwin . Among the general company we noticed Gcnl . Sir A . and Lady Tayler , Col . and Airs . Courtney . Col . and Airs .

Edgecome , Captain and Aliss Vardon , the Rev , Trevor and Mrs . Nicholson , Mr . and Mrs . Hood , Air . II . Russell Smith , Airs . Russell , Airs . Le Bait , Miss Myers , Airs . Remnant , Bro . J . Armytagc Batley , and a numerous assemblage of the family on both sides , too many for our limited space . Bro . Batley , the fair bride ' s father , was installed on Wednesday , W . M . of No . 2 .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . BARRON FIELDER , P . P . G . S . W . BERKS AND BUCKS . We regret lo record the death of Bro . Barron Fielder , of Newbury . Bro . Fielder had for some time been in declining health , and his death occurred at his residence in Northbrook-street , on Tuesday , thc 21 st ult . Deceased always manifested great interest in local institutions , and liberally

contributed to charitable objects . lor several years he held a seat in the Town Council , but retired from the position through unpaired health . He had been associated with the Masonic body for some twenty years , was a Past Alasler of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , and Past Provincial Grand Senior Warden of Berks and Bucks . The Masonic Charities found in him a liberal supporter , and his loss will be keenly felt by the numerous brethren ,

by whom he was held in the highest respect . 'The officers and members ol the lodge expressed a desire to attend llis obsequies , but their presence as a body would scarcely have coincided with the quiet manner in which the funeral arrangements were desired to be carried out , and accordingly the survivors declined thc offer , although the fraternal feelings which prompted it were fully appreciated . The deceased was forty-eight years of age .

Births ,Marriages And Deaths.

Births , Marriages and Deaths .

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BIRTHS . AI . AIIOSE . —On the 27 th ult ., at Lynton House , Highburyquadrant , London , N ., the wile of Dr . Fl . VV . Alabonc , of a son . THOMSON . —On the 27 th ult ., at j , o , Ladbroke-grovc , Kensington-park-gardens , VV ., the wife of Dr . Sinclair 'Thomson , of twin daughters .

MARRIAGES . JOVNSON— BiuoiiT . —On the 2 SU 1 ult ., at Christ Church , Alayfair , by the Rev . R . B . Billinge , Fldward Joynson , Capt . 3 rd Batt . South Lancashire Regt ., son of the late Mr . Thomas | oynson , Liscard , Cheshire , to Emily , daughter of the late Mr . Joseph Bright , Princc ' s-park , Liverpool .

RCSSKI . I . — BATI . KV . — On the 21 st ult ., at St . Jude's Church , Englelicld Green , by the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , ALA ., late Rector of Swillington , Yorkshire , assisted by the Rev . 'Trevor Nicholson , Vicar of Kgham , and by thc Rev . Dr . Gray , Vicar of St .

Michael and All Angels , Notting-hill , London , J . Clayton Russell , Esq ., eldest son of thc late John Russell , Esq ., of I ' . lholt House , Ripon , Yorkshire , to Blanche Morris , fourth daughter cf John Bailey . Esq ., of Castle Hill , Englelield-green , Surrey .

DEATHS . BAsTAni . K .-Oii the 27 th ult ., Mr . Henry Baslable , late of Lincoln s-mn-lields , in the 57 th year of his age . FTELDUK . —On the 21 st ult ., at his residence , Northbrookstreet , Newbury , Bro . Barron Fielder , P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , aged , JS ,