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¦ 1 ' authority , of a very distinguished Mason , who said he believed it was perfectly legal , and Grand Chapter could not interfere with it . There were 73 , 000 Masons on the roll of the Grand Lodge of England , and only 17 , 000 Royal Arch Mac ^ nc Tliar vtrr c a fnrr fnr tbpm to consider , and

it ought not to be . The fee for exaltation was far too high , and it stopped many good men from becoming Royal Arch Masons . The companions present fully coincided with Comp . Holmes ' s remarks , especially with respect to the rbnrorn fnr exaltation . The M . E . Z .

subsequently proposed " The Health of their Visitor , Bro . Geo . Cresswell , Third Principal of the Alexandra Chapter , " who modestly responded , and Comp . King then proposed the M . E . Z ., who briefly replied . A very agreeable evening wns snr-nt . and the brethren separated at an earlv

hour . KENDAL . —Kendal Castle Chapter ( No . 129 ) . —The regular quarterly convocation of this Chapter was held on June 25 th , at the Masonic Hall , at four o ' clock in the afternoon . The M . E . Z . I Comn . C . G . Thomson , was absent

through domestic affliction , and his place was kindly supplied by Bro . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., who was supported by his officers , and a goodly number of companions . Bro . Cranston having been elected at the prelnnnc nnnvnrat ' tnn nrtd hpinor now nrps & nt . was

. _ , - O 1 ' duly introduced , and exalted in ample form by the acting M . E . Z . There being no further business , the chapter was closed . On the next day the companions of this flourishing chapter held their banquet at the Grange Hotel , Grange . The chair was occuoied bv Comn . lohn Holme .

P . Z ., who was influentially supported . WEST HARTLHPOOL . —Fawcett Chapter ( No . 764 . )—On Thursday 18 th inst , the annual meeting of this Chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , West Hartlepool , when there was a numerous attendance of companions , includine- some from Stockton . Sunderland , and

Bernard Castle . Companions R . B . Harpley , S . Gourley , and J . W Cameron were installed as Principals for the ensuing year by Companion Levy , of Sunderland , assisted by Companion Knowles , Cadle , and Best , of Stockton ; after which the usual banquet took place at the Roval Hotel .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PORTSEA . —Naval and Military Conclave ( No . 3 j ) . —This conclave has left its original place of meeting , viz ., the Freemasons' Tavern , Portsea , owing chiefly to the host Sir Knight Howell leaving England , and as the house was in rather an obscure nlace . it was deemed advisable to

remove to a more central position . The result is that on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., the first meeting was held at Smith ' s Temperance Hotel , Landport , Portsmouth , and three candi dates were hnllntpil fnr and nvirirnvfifl . ar \ p ( lht » W . 1 VT . cApct

of Craft Lodge No . 804 ) , being in attendance , was installed a Sir Knight by the M . P . S ., Sir Knight J . Clay , who was well supported by thiee Past Sovereigns , most of the officers , and a large muster of Sir Knights , including one visitor , Sir Knig ht Groom , of the Premier Conclave .

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Scotland .

GLASGOW . — Maryhill . Lodge ( No . 510 ) . — This lodge met on St . John ' s day , in their hall , 1 . 57 , Main-street , Bro . Hugh Niven , R . W . M ., in the chair . Bro . B . Mercer , S . W ., Bro . Neal acting , J . W . ; F . Craigie , Secretary . The ! odr / e having - been dulv onened . Bro . Anrvll

Lrought before it a case of a brother deceased , ¦ w ^ en the brethre n present subscribed a sum sufficient to defray the expenses of the funeral . The lodge having been raised to the second deeret Rrn ? . Tnhn Helsfvin 'Dimran SI 1311 / nnA

Thoma-. Wilson , were introduced , and at the request tf the R . W . M ., they wer » passed to the Fejlow Ciqft degree by Bro . A . Nevay , the work being adrrfrably performed . There being no further business , the lodge was then closed in

due form . GLASGOW . —^ . John ' s Lodge ( No . 3 ) . —The members of this lodge celebrated their annual festival by a ri p b y rail to Dumfries .

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There was a goodly muster of the members and their friends . The beauty of the scenery through which they passed took oil" the idea of the time consumed , while the faternal greeting and good cheer that awaited them , contributed to make

all things pleasant , and aftar a happy day spent in a truly Masonic style , all returned well pleased , with the knowledge that brotherly love sweetens all the intercourse between brethren , wherever located , and that the right hand of

fellowship is always extended to meet a brother on his travels . LANARK . —St . John ' s Lodge . —On the 24 th of June , this lodge had the pleasure of meeting and welcoming lodges St . Mary Coltness , No . 31 ,

St . John Carluke , No . T 87 , and Lockhart St . John Garnworth , No . 248 , in the Masonic Hall Lanark . After the fraternal greeting the brethren partook of refreshments together , and then proceeded to Bannington to view the falls

of Cly de . The storm of the morning had increased the bulk of the water , and this lent an additional charm to the truly romantic spot . The brethren from a distance were well pleased with their excursion , and also with the

fraternal welcome they had received at the hands of the Lanark brethren , considering those reunions one of the best means of cementing these ties of brotherly love that should unite all parties of the Masonic fraternity .

GLASGOW . —Cathedral Chapter ( No . 67 ) held their monthly meeting at 22 , Struthers-street , on Tuesday , June 23 rd , Comp . J . Duthie , Z ., presiding . The names of three candidates for

exaltation were read , but they were not present , it was resolved , in honour of St . John ' s day , to adjourn for refreshment , and the companions spent two hours very happily together ,

GLASGOW . —St . Rollox Chapter ( No . 144 ) . — held an emergency meeting on Thursday , June 2 < 5 th , at their Hall , Garngad-road , Comp . R . Bell , Z ., presiding , assisted by Comps . G . McCaUum , 1 . ; J . McLeish , H . ; D . Reid , Scribe

E . ; J . Booth , N . ; W . Armand . T . ; G W . Wheeler , H . 73 , acting ist . S . ; F . Halliday , 2 nd S . ; J . Appleyard , 3 rd S . The chapter having been duly opened by R . Bell , and there being three candidates for exaltation , at the request of the Z ., Comp . J . Duthie , Z . of 67 , opened a

lodge of Excellent Masters , when Bros . J . Aikman , Mills , and Smith , were introduced , and duly initiated into that degree . The chapter was then opened , and these three brethren were properly exalted to the Royal Arch degree . Thanks were voted to Comps . Duthie and Wheeler , for their services on the occasion .

GLASGOW . —Royal Ark Mariners ( No . 73 ) . — This body met at 170 , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday , June the 23 rd . In ths unavoidable absence of Bro . J . Balfour , the F . N . of the lodge , Bro . G . W . Wheeler was called on to preside , who proceeded to unmoor the ark , with the

assistance of Bro . J . A . Park , ] . ; G . Macdonald , S . ; J . Bannerman as Pilot ; Boyd and Oliver , assistants . Applications were received from two distressed mariners , Comps . James Gibson , of Chapter 69 , and Wm . MacGregor , of Chapter 73 . There being no opposition they were received on board and instructed in the

mysteries of this ancient degree by the acting Noah , G . W . Wheeler . Some business of a formal character having been transacted , the ark was again moored in safety .

ST . J ' DAY IN GLASGOW . —Wednesday , June the 24 th , being St . John ' s Day Festival , highly revered by all Scotch Masons , Lodges Union and Crown , Nos . 103 and 219 , agreed to celebrate it together by an excursion by water

to Arran . Accordingly thus united they chartered that fine Clyde steamer , the Hero , and although the morning was a Utile unfavourable , the brethren mustered in strong force at eight o ' clock , accompanied by their wives , daughters , and sweethearts , to the number of

nearly 300 . Fortunately the- weather cleared up as they passed down the Clyde , and Lambash Bay was reached in safety , everyone pleased with the exertions made by Captain Maclntyre and his crew to ensure their comfort . After a short stroll round the bay , they re-asserr . bled to partake of an excellent dinner , provided in his

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accustomed style , by Bro . Middleton . Bro . J . Wilson , R . W . M . of 219 , presided , and Bro . J . Bain , P . M . of 103 , acted as Croupier ; the substantial part of the day ' s enjoyment having been attended to , some set oft" to examine the romantic beauties of the island , while others tripped it on the light fantastic toe , to the

exhilarating strains of the musicians who had accompanied them , till the setting sun warned them it was time to depart towards the east in search of more light , even if it was artificial light . Notwithstanding the thunderstorm that visited different parts of the coast , our excursionists reached home in perfect safety , well pleased with their days' enjoyment .

Consecration Of The Lebanon Chapter, No. 1326.

CONSECRATION OF THE LEBANON CHAPTER , No . 1326 .

On Friday , June 26 th , at the Red Lion Hotel , Lion Square , Thames-street , Hampton , another chapter was added to the roll of Royal Arch Freemasonry , in the Province of Middlesex .

The ceremonies of consecration and installation were performed in a faultless , energetic and painstaking manner b y Comp . Robert Wentworth Little , ( Secretary of the Girls' School ) P . G . S . E .. Middlesex , the officer deputed to do the work .

The chapter was opened by Comps . R . W . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; Col . F . Burdett , P . G . M . E . Z ., Middlesex , P . Z ., as H . j H . A . Dubois , as J . ; with a numerous attendance of Installed Principals . The companions

having been marshalled by the Master of the Ceremonies , the veteran Comp F . Walters , P . Z ., were duly admitted . Comp . R , Limpus , P . G . Organist Middlesex , presided at the organ , and gave an excellent

selection of music during the consecration . The Founders , Companions F . Walters , H . A . Dubois , H . Cutress , L . Beck , E . Hopwood , H . Potter , R . Hayward , J . W . Baldwin , S . Gibbs , R . Limpus , and H . J . Green , having

declared that they approved of the companions named in the warrant to be the Principals , viz ., Comps . John Thomas Moss , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; Samuel Wickens , H . ; William Hammond , as J . ; the chapter was duly consecrated , Comp .

Rev . P . M . Holden , officiating as Chaplain . That interesting ceremony being ended , the Installation of the Principals was proceeded with , and carried out in an able manner . Before closing the chapter a large number of joining

members and candidates were proposed for exaltation . Comps . R . W . Little , and Colonel F . Burdett , were elected honorary members , after a vote of thanks had been given them for efficient services

rendered to the chapter at the ceremonies gone through . Comp . Samuel Wickens , the newly installed Haggai , was unanimously elected as the Steward to represent this chapter at the Anniversary

Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , 1875 , and the chapter was then duly closed . Banquet then followed the arduous work of the afternoon . Some agreeable hours having

been spent , the companions then separated , well pleased with this addition to the strength of the province in the Royal Arch Degree . There was a numerous list of visitors , too many to be given in detail .

Mr . Thomas Hughes , in presiding at the recent half-yearly meeting of the Crystal Palace shareholders , called attention to the manifold

facts showing that the Palace maintained its reputation as a place of high-class public entertainment , adding that last week ' s Handel Festival had been the most successful of the series .

The funeral of Bro . Ebenezer Lewis , proprietor and editor of the Bri ghton and Hove Dail y Mail , who died suddenly in his office on Sunday night , from heart disease , took place to-day at

the extramural cemetery . There was a large attendance , including many members of the Masonic body , representatives of the Towo Council , and journalistic friends ,