Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . G . P . Soj ., Middx ., M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., H . ; J . Strugnell , P . Z ., J . ; J . Young , S . E . ; J . Lister , P . S . ; Louis Lardner , 1 st Assist . ; R . Webber , 2 nd Assist . ; Parkinson , Janitor ; T . Simpson , Herbert , and others . Ex . Comp . VV . P . Webb , M . E . Z . 177 , was a

visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The design for the founde ' rs jewel was approved . Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Comps . the Rev . I . Brownrigg , M . A . ; E . M . Lott , Mus .

Doc , G . Org . ; C F . Matier , P . Z . ; Hablett , and Bro . VV . Malthouse , C . C ., a candidate for exaltation . The chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed .

LIVERPOOL . —Everton Chapter ( No . S 23 ) . — The annual convocation of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult . There were present Comps . T . H . Carefull , M . E . Z . ; H . Trevitt , P . Z . ; R . Warriner , | P . Z . ; Maurice Hart , P . P . G . P . A . S ., P . Z . ; John Beezley , H . ; John Humphreys , I . ; J . Mantle , S . E . ; Vv . Brassey , Treas . ; P . Ball ,

Jan . ; James Hunter , R . Arden , R . H . Webster , D . Callow , Josh . Gertrcy , and S . Outram . Visitors : Comps . Henry A . Tobias , P . Z ., S . E . 1502 ; J . Archer , J . 1502 ; M . Aronsberg , H . 1502 ; A . D . Hesketh , P . Z . 1356 ; A . A . Cotter , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z . 249 ; Richard'Edwards , 249 ; and J . C . Robinson , H . 249 . After the chapter had been opened , and the minutes

read , Comp . Maurice Hart proceeded to install the three Principals for the ensuing year : Comps . John Beezley , M . E . Z . ; John Humphreys , H . ; and VV . Brassey , J . ; which ceremony he performed in his usually masterly manner , he being ably assisted by Comps . Carefull and Hesketh . The M . E . Z . then invested the following : Comps . Joseph Hunter , S . E . ; Robt . Arden , S . N . ; R . H .

Webster , Treas . ; and Thos . Delamere , P . S . The Auditors then presented the annual balance-sheet , which proved very satisfactory , and was passed as read . After the transaction of the usual routine business the chapter was closed . The companions then sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Comp . Casey . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and

responded to . The M . E . Z ., in a very able speech , proposed "The Health of the Installing Chief , Comp . Maurice Hart , " and complimented him on the able and efficient manner in which he had performed the ceremony .

Comp . Hart responded in suitable terms . " The Health of the Visitors" having been proposed and responded to by Comp . Tobias , the companions separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . During the evening a splendid gold P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Carefull , the retiring M . E . Z .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 704 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate Hotel , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The ceremony of exaltation was most ably rehearsed by the following companions : Ex . Comp . Gregorv , M . E . Z . ; Comps . Carter , H . ; Knight , J . ; Slyman , S . E . ; Whiting , S . N . ; Shirley , P . S . ; and Vine , as candidate . R . A . Masons in search of perfect ritual cannot do better than attend the above chapter of improvement , where Comp . Edmonds so ably presides . The comfort of the companions is well looked after by our worthy host , Comp . Bolton .

HORNSEV CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Porchcster-terrace , Paddington , \ V „ on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present Comps . T . C Pratt , Z . ; F . Swain , H . ; Capt . H . S . Andrews , J . ; II . Dehane , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , S . N . ; and J . Cruttenden , P . S . The chapter was declared opened , and the minutes of the last

convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Coulter candidate , A vote' of sympathy with Comp . Cruttenden was passed on the death of his grandfather , who had passed his 90 th vear . It was announced that the V . W . D . P . G . M . of Berks and Bucks , Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C ., would on an early occasion preside and rehearse a ceremony . The chapter was then closed .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Alwyn Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s-road , Highbury . Present : Comps . F . Brasted , M . E . Z . ; 1 . Strugnell , H . ; H . Jenkins , J . ; T . C . Edmonds , S . N . ; W . ' Radclille , P . S . ; J . li . Sheffield , S . E . ; A . llaslip , and j . Carter . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Sheffield acting as candidate .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult . Bro . Wm . Bewlay , VV . M ., P . G . I . G ., occupied the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . Thos . Atkinson , I . P . M ., P . G . J . O ., as S . VV . ; J . Bowes , as J . W . ; Thos . Brakenridge , M . O . ; Thos . Rowlings , S . O . ; VV . 1 . Tyson , J . O . and Org . ; Rev . las . Anderson , Chap .,

P . G . Chap . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . Sec , Treas . ; VV . D . P . Field , Reg . and Sec ; D . Atkinson , S . D . ; J . Casson , I . G , ; T . Richardson , Tyler , P . G . Tyler ; Dr . Muir , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , when the lodgebeing the first since the installation—was formed into one

of instruction . Two candidates having been proposed for advancement , the lodge was then closed . We are pleased to learn since the meeting that Bro . Thos . Atkinson , the I . P . M . of the lodge , intends to offer his services as a Steward at the next Festival , and we feel sure the Fletcher Lodge will support him in his laudable efforts .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 293 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , on Monday last , when , in spite of the inclemency of the weather , there was quite an average attendance of officers and members . 'Ihe VV . M ., Bro . C . B . Ford , was assisted by the following brethren : Bros . J . G . Smith , I . P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ;

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John Page , S . W . ; VV . F . Carmon , J . W . ; J . T . Harrison , M . O . ; ' R . Whitfield , S . O . ; W . Brown , J . O . ; J . H . Elliott , as Sec ; H . F . Dryden , S . D . ; R . W . Klyne , J . D . ; R . Wilson , I . G . ; John Hedley , S . S . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; A . Simpson , M . J . Wheatley , J . O . 362 ; G . W .

Mitchell , 362 ; and others . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , Bro . J . A . Armstrong ( regularly balloted for ) was advanced as a M . M . M . by the W . M ., who did his work for the first time in a very satisfactory manner . The lodge was then closed , when those present adjourned for refreshment and harmony .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —A well attended meeting of this old and prosperous conclave was held at the Masonic Rooms , I 6 A , Great Queen-street , on the 1 st inst . Among those present we noTiced Sir Knights T . C . Walls , G . Sub-Prelate , & c , M . P . S . ; Dr . Mickley , V . E . ; Dawes , S . G . ; H . J . Lardner , H . P . ; T . Cubitt , G . I . G ., P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; J . Mason , G . H . C , Recorder ; George Kenning , P . M . P . S . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , G . P .,

P . M . P . S . ; Massa , P . M . P . S . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M . P . S . ; Shirley , P . M . P . S . ; Marsh , P . M . P . S . ( hon . member ); Dr . Woodman , P . M . P . S ., G . Treas . ; E . A . Harris , J . Harris , and others . Among the numerous visitors we noticed Sir Knights C . F . Matier , G . l . G . for South Lancashire ; Penfold , Cumberland , Moon , Venn , Baron de Ferrieres , Foulger , Spice , C . Hogard , Grand Recorder , and others .

The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . T . G . Robinson , 5 S ; J . Shilcock , P . M . 449 ; C . E . Keyser , P . M . 404 ; J . Purrott , P . M . 1479 ; N . Prower , M . A ., 1349 ; A . Proudfoot , 201 ; VV . Harris , 201 ; and H . Harris , 201 , and it proving to be unanimous , they were duly installed as Knights of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , by the M . P . S . The election of M . P . S . for the-year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Sir

Knight Mickley . Sir Knight Dawes , was elected V . E . ; Sir Knight T . Cubitt , Treas . ; and Sir Knight Gilbert , Sentinel . A Past Sovereign ' s ) jewel , . having been voted to the M . P . S ., the conclave was closed in due and ancient form , and the sir knights adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern to banquet , under the presidency of the M . P . S ., where they were joined by several distinguished officers of the Grand Conclave . The customary toasts were duly honoured .

Ancient And Acccpted Rite.

Ancient and Acccpted Rite .

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —Royal Kent Chapter ( No . 8 ) . —This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . Thomas M . Watson , assisted by his officers , on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , and Inspector General of the North-Eastern District , was received under an arch of steel , and saluted .

The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . This being the installation meeting , the M . W . S . elect , Ex . and Perfect Bro . Charles Rutter Fry , was presented by the Grand Marshal to the M . W . S ., who installed his successor with great care and solemnity . The following officers were then appointed : Ex . and Perfect Bros . Thos . M . Watson , P . M . W . S . ; Henry Hotham , Prelate ;

Henry Maddison , 1 st General ; M . Logan , 2 nd General ; VV . F . Carmon , Treasurer ; Seymour Thomas Bell , Recorder ; Dr . C D . Drury , Grand Marshal ; Armstrong , Raphael ; Mathew Henry Dodd , D . of C . ; Armstrong , Herald ; E . Marston , Capt . of Guard ; and Kennedy , Outer Guard . The address to the brethren was given by 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 ° . Business of the evening being

over , the chapter was closed . The brethren assembled at the Douglas Hotel , at seven o ' clock , and sat down to a sumptuous banquet , presided over by the M . W . S ., Bro . Charles Rutter Fry , having on his right 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , and on his left Ex . and Perfect Bro . Thomas M . Watson , I . P . M . W . S . ; Ex . and Perfect Bro . R . A . Luck , P . M .

W . S . The vice-chair was occupied by Ex . and Perfect Bro . Henry Maddison , 1 st General , supported by a good muster of the brethren . The loyal toasts were given from the chair in a most excellent spirit , and duly honoured . Ex . and Perfect Bro . Henry Maddison proposed "The Health of 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister " in flattering terms , which was responded to most feelingly by the 111 . brother , who stated

that age was setting upon him , and that he began to think that he ought to resign to make room for some other worthy brother to follow him , but the brethren , with that kindness they always evince , would not hear of it , and trusted that their old and valued friend might be long spared to come amongst them . III . Bro . C . J . Banister proposed "The Health of the M . W . S ., Bro . Charles R . Fry , " with all the honours they

could give him . That worthy brother responded in a truly Masonic spirit , giving most excellent advice to the brethren , and before concluding proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Thomas M . Watson , I . P . M . W . S ., " who responded most heartily . "The Health of Ex . and Perfect Bro . Henry Hotham , P . M . W . S . " was proposed by the M . W . S ., and all expressed themselves sorry that indisposition prevented him being with them , he having only missed these meetings twice in

many , many years . " The Health of the Officers " was proposed by P . M . W . S . R . A . Luck . Ex . and Perfect Bro . Wm . Logan responded , and a very happy evening was spent by all . Letters of apology were received from 111 . Bros . Wintern , 30 , and Col . J . Monks , 30 ° , several other Ex . and Perfect brethren being unable to attend .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTERS COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — This prosperous and influential council met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the 2 ( 5 th ult . Among the brethren present we noticed Bros . Alfred Williams , T . I . M . ; Thomas Poore , P . D . M . ; Capt . J . E . Anderson , Deputy Master ; Thomas Cubitt , P . C . W . ; F . Davison , G . Treas ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , D . G . M ., P . T . I . M .,

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Recorder ; G . Graveley , C . of G . ; Spice , S . S . ; Bryant , J . S . ; Clark , D . P . Cama , Baron de Ferrieres , Shirley , Chitson , Powell , J . L . Mather , Le Feuvre , Fountaine , Catterson , Graves , Shilcock , Robinson , Steele , and others . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . D . M ., G . R ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . Hanley , Gregory and Hay , and it proving to be unanimous

in their favour they were impressively greeted , admitted , and received as M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M . by Bro . Poore , ably assisted by Bro . Bryant , and others . The bye-laws as revised by the special Committee were read , approved , and ordered to be printed . Bros . Fountaine and Powell were appointed Auditors . The election of T . I . M ., Treasurer and Sentinel , resulted respectively in favour of Bros . Capt . J . E . Anderson , F . Davison , and E . Mills .

Several letters of resignation having been received , and apologies for non-attendance read , the Recorder gave notice of motion " That for services rendered to the Order Bros . C F . Matier and R . Berridge be elected honorary members . " The council was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet at the Holborn Restaurant . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed .

Grand Imperial Conclave Of The Masonic And Military Order Of Rome And Of The Red Cross Of Constantine,

GRAND IMPERIAL CONCLAVE OF THE MASONIC AND MILITARY ORDER OF ROME AND OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE ,

The annual assembly was held on Monday last , at 16 A , Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s Inn , when there were present Sir Knights VV . R . Woodman , M . D ., P . G . Viceroy and G .

Treas ., on the throne ; T . Cubitt , G . J . G ., as G . Viceroy ; C F . Matier , Intendant General of Lancashire , as G . S . G . ; J . G . Marsh , P . G . A ., as G . J . G . ; Rev . P . M . Holden , P . G . H . P ., as High Prelate ; John Mason , G . Chancellor ; C . F . Hogard , G . Recorder ; G . Powell , G . Chamberlain ; George Kenning , G . Preceptor ; E . H . Thiellay , G . Examiner ; T . C . Walls , G . Sub-Prelate ; T . Massa , G .

Asst . Treas . ; H . Venn , G . Inspector of Regalia ; I . Moon , G . Std . Br . ; H . J . Lardner , G . Asst . Marshal ; J . S . Cumberland and H . H . Shirley , G . Heralds ; F . Wood , Int . Gen . Kent ; Dr . Penfold , Deputy Int . Gen . Kent ; J . R . Foulgar , W . G . Lemon , A . H . Bateman , Rev . H . Cummings , G . F . Tuckey , Baron de Ferrieres , H . C . Heard , J . Harris , T . G . Robinson , VV . E . Dawes ; J ohn

Gilbert , Sentinel ; and others . Grand Conclave having been opened in Imperial form the minutes of the assembly of the 5 th March , 1 SS 5 , were read and confirmed . The GRAND RECORDER read the following report of the Executive Committee , which , on motion duly made and seconded , was unanimously received , adopted , and ordered

to be entered on the minutes : — " To the Grand Imperial Conclave of the Masonic and Military Order of Knights of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine . " The Executive Committee beg to submit their annual report , and although they regret to state that the Order has not in the last few years made that progress which it was hoped and expected it would do , during the last few

months there has been a marked increase of vitality in several directions . " The accounts of the late and present Grand Treasurers from December , 1 SS 2 , to 31 st December , 1 SS 5 , have been duly audited , with the result that there is found the following balance , viz .: " On General Account £ 64 G 10 „ Grand Almoner ' s Fund ... 41 7 o „ K . H . S . and S . John Fund ... 12 4 G

Total £ 117 iS 4 "The amount of arrears from various conclaves is very considerable , and the Executive Committee recommend that the amounts due be at once required , so that the financial position of the Order may be placed on a proper basis .

"Several conclaves that have been in abeyance are anxious to resume work , and the Committee recommend that the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder be authorised to arrange with the conclaves such a commutation of arrears as may appear equitable and expedient . "Sir Knight Chillingworth having resigned the appoiniment of Intendant-General of Kent , a position he has held

for some years with advantage to the Order , the Most 111 . Grand Sovereign , Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., has been pleased to appoint Sir Knight Frederic Wood , of Bostol Hill , Abbey Wood , as his successor in that high position , and , with a view to the whole division being well cared for , Sir Knight Wood has appointed Sir Knight Penfold , of Rainham , his Deputy .

" The M . III . Grand Sovereign having granted a charter for the formation of the Pentangle Conclave at Chatham , was pleased to attend on the 14 th August last , and performed the ceremony of inauguration and dedication . " The best thanks of the Imperial Grand Conclave are due to Sir Knight Kenning for having so kindly placed an office at the use of the Executive Committee , and it is felt

that as the knowledge that there is a permanent habitation of the Order in London becomes more generall y known , it will considerably advance the interests of the Order . "The M . 111 . Grand Sovereign was pleased to appoint Sir Knight Alfred R . Robinson , of Landport , to be an Intendant-General unattached . "WM , ROUT . WOOUMA . V , G . Treas .

" CHAS . FREDK . HOGARD , G . Recorder . . " T . C . WALLS , G . Sub-Prclate . " The revised statutes , as recommended by the Committee appointed on the 5 th March last , and approved by the M . 111 . Grand Sovereign , were read " seriatim " by the GRAND RECORDER , when Sir Knight J . S . CUMBERLAND proposed that Statue XVIII . be omitted , which was seconded by Sir Knieht

POWELL . After some discussion , in which many Sir Knights took part , the amendment was put , and , as only five voted for it , was declared lost . Sir Knight HOGARD then moved that the statutes as now read be adopted , which motion , having been seconded by SirJ < night LEMON , was carried " nem . con . " Sir Knight HOGARD nominated Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., J . P ., for re-election as M . III . Grand Sovereign . Sit Knight POWELL having seconded the nomination , it was