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Royal Arch.
Monday nights ; the motion was unanimously adopted . Excepting the propositionof a candidatefor exaltation at the next chapter , there was no other business for consideration , and the chapter was closed , the Companions afterwards re-assembling at the Angel Hotel to celebrate the anniversary by supping together , a pleasant social evening being spent .
T WICKENHAM . —Royal Middlesex Chapter , No . 1194-—A meeting of this new chapter was held at the Grotto Hotel , Twickenham , on Saturday , the 29 th ult Comp . Col . F . Burdett , M . E . Z ., presided , and was supported by Comps . W . Roebuck , H . ; G . Cattel , J . ; R . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., E . ; J . Coutts , P . Z . 177 and 3 S 2 ; F . Walters , P . Z . ; W . Dodd , as P . S . ; C . Horsley , T . Bendy . After
due ballot , Comps . Horsley . Dodd , Major Finney , E . H . Finney , jun ., and Sacre were elected joining members , and Bros . A . C . Morton , J . W . 9 ; H . Parker , 435 ; H . VV . Hunt , S . D . 452 ; and J . Armstrong , 495 , were then exalted to the R . A . degree , the ceremony being well rendered by all the acting officers . The minor positions in the chapter was filled by the election of Comps . W .
Dodd , as S . N . ; G . Kenning , P . S . ; C . Horsley , Treas . ; Morton , 1 st Asst . ; Hunt , 2 nd Asst . ; Parker , Org . A resolution to hold the future meetings at the Grotto Hotel was proposed by Comp . Little , seconded by Comp . Horsley , and adopted unanimously . The chapter was
then closed , and the Companions repaired to the banquet under the presidency of Comp . Little , the M . E . Z . being compelled to leave , and a very pleasant evening was spent . The visitors were Comps . J . Boyd , Z . 145 , P . Z . 53 S ; J . M . Stedwell , P . Z . 94 6 ; F . Walters , P . Z . 73 ; J . S . Banning , P . Z . 214 ; and T . H . Edwards , J . 3 S 2 .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . St . Mark ' s Lodge , A o . 1 . —This old lodge met on the 1 st inst ., at Bro . Gosden ' s , Masons' Hall Tavern , Mason ' s Avenue , City , and amongst those present were Bros . J . G . Marsh , W . M . ; Rev . W . B . Church , M . A ., S . W . ; T . Cubitt , J . W . ; H . C . Levander , M . A ., P . M ., Treas . ; R .
W . Little , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Kenning , M . O . ; F . Walters , P . M ., R . of M . ; S . C . Davison , S . O . ; W . Dodd , J . D . ; J . W . Davison , I . G . ; H . Parker , Org . ; J . Weaver , and T . B . Yeoman . Bros . E . Hart Smith , P . M ., and A . F . Donnagan were advanced to the Mark Degree , after which Bro . Church was elected W . M ., a dispensation having been obtained as he is not a Craft Installed Master . Bros .
Levander was re-chosen as ' 1 reasurer , and Gilbert as Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously resolved that the sum of five guineas be voted to the "Wentworth Little Testimonial . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a substantial repast . —After thc cloth was cleared the usual loyal and Mark toasts were given . — Bro . Church , G . Chaplain , responded for the G . Officers ,
and both the newly-advanced brethren expressed thengratification upon being admitted into so interesting a branch of Masonry . —The health ofthe W . M .-elect was specially proposed and cordially received , and that estimable brother , in the course of his reply , stated that he hig hly appreciated the honour which had been conferred upon him .
PROVINCIAL . HALIFAX . — Pearnley Lodge , No . 58 . —The regular quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday the 26 th ult . The following brethren were in attendance : J . Firth , W . M . ; W . F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; W . II . D . Horsfall , J . W . ; F . Whitaker , M . O . ; A . Roberts , S . O . ; A . Horsfall , as J . O . ; F .
Waddington , Reg . ; W . Cooke , P . M ., P . G . S . O ., Sec . ; W . J . Laidler , S . D . ; W . J . Beck , as J . D . ; A . Matthewman , D . of C . ; J . Barker , I . G . ; C . T . Rhodes , Steward ; J . Greenwood , P . M ., Tyler ; T . Perkinton , P . M .. P . G . S . 6 ., W . Tasker , J . Parker . The minutes of tbe last meeting having been confirmed , three candidates were balloted for and unanimously accepted . Thc Secretary then read a
communication from thc Grand Secretary , announcing that the M . W . G . M . had been pleased lo form tbe Mark Lodges ( English Constitution ) , in West Yorkshire into a Province , and had appointed liro . Thomas Perkinton to be thc first Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master . He trusted that thc formation of the lodges into a Province would tend materially to raise lhe degree in the estimation
ofthe Craft generally , and be the means of consolidating thc various lodges in a bond of union for the welfare of them all . The P . G . M .-nominate being then present , he called upon the brethren to express their gratification at the appointment by giving him a hearty salute . The W . M . then called upon liro . Cooke , P . M ., lo take the chair , when liro . J . W . Davies , ofthe Si . James ' s Lodge ,
No . 44 S , and liro . S . Metcalfe , ofthe Lodgeof Harmony . No . 600 , were regularly advanced to the degree of Mark Master , liro . Perkinton having thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which ihcy greeted him , and stated how deeply he felt the great honour which had been conferred upon him by the M . W . G . M . iu appointing him the first P . G . M . for West Yorkshire , the lodge was closed in harmony with the usual formalities .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE . BIRMINGHAM . —Rose of Sharon Conclave , A o . 19 . —A meeting of this conclave was held at the MasonicHall , Birmingham , on the 20 th ultimo , under the presidency of III . Sir Kt . T . Partridge , Int . Gen . Unatt ., M . P . S .,
assisted by a goodlynumbcrof members and the following visitors : 111 . Sir Kls . \ V . Kelly , M . P . S . 44 , Int . Gen . Leicestershire ; G . Toller , jun ., S . G . 44 ; S . S . Partridge , R . 44 ; W . Scullhorpe , Treas . 44 ; F . J . Haines , 44 ; VV . Weare , 44 ; and Capt . C . Hunter , lion . Sov . 42 . Bros . Percy Cocker , of Lodge 1246 , and John Beach ,
Orders Of Chivalry.
I . G . 347 , were regularly installed as Knights of the Order , and after a discussion originated by Sir Kt . Astley respecting the Rite of Misraim , the conclave was closed in due form . HAMPSHIRE . —Nardil and Military Conclave , No . 35 . —A meeting of this conclave was held at Freemasons ' Tavern , Portsea , on the 21 st ult , when it was proposed
by E . Sir Kt . Howell , M . P . S ., seconded by E . Sir Kt Green , Recorder , and carried by acclamation , " That Sir Kt . R . Wentworth Little , G . R ., be elected an honorary member , as a token of the high esteem in which he is held by every member of the conclave . " The Naval and Military Conclave is progressing very favourably , and we are informed that another is about to be formed at
Winchester , 111 the same county . LEICESTER . —Byzantine Conclave , No . 44 . —An emergency meeting of this newly-formed conclave was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 24 th ult , when there were present : Sir Kts . W . Kelly , M . P . S . and Intendant General for Leicestershire and Rutland ( on the throne ); George Toller , jun ., as V . E . ; L . A . Clarke , J . G . ; S . S .
Partridge , Recorder ; W . Scullhorpe , Treas . ; F . J . Baines , Prefect ; J . C . Duncombe , Standard-Bearer ; White , Shuttlewood , Weare , and Bembridge , Sentinel . Visitor : Sir Kt . Kennedy , Rose of Sharon Conclave , Birmingham . On the conclave being opened , a ballot was taken for Bros . Chester Pern Newcome , of No . 1130 , Melton , and William Johnson , P . M . of 523 , Leicester ,
which was unanimous in their favour . From various circumstances , out of ten candidates due for admission into the order , two of them only were able to be present , viz ., Bros , the Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , W . M . No . 779 , and Charles Alfred Spencer , of 523 . Three of the officers were also unavoidably absent , viz ., Sir Kts . the Rev . W . Langley , M . A ., Viceroy , N . Haycroft , D . D ., High
Prelate ; and H . Deane , Herald . Bros . Earl Ferrers and Spencer were duly admitted * as Knights of the Red Cross , the charges during the ceremony being delivered by tlie M . P . S ., and the historical oration and the High Prelate ' s lecture on the principles and teachings of the order being
given by Sir Kt . Toller . The M . P . S . reported that lie and five other members of this conclave had visited the Rose of Sharon Conclave , Birmingham , on Thursday , the 20 th , where they were received in the most knightly and hospitable manner . The conclave was then closed in solemn form , and the Sir Knights adjourned to refreshment .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
BOURNEMOUTH . —Vigne ( late Bournemouth ) Chapter , S . P . R . C . —The Easteijmeeting of this chapter was held at Bournemouth , on the 12 th ult , when a fair number of brethren were present . At a previous chapter of emergency it had been unanimously resolved that the name of the chapter be altered from the "Bournemouth" to the " Vigne " Chapter . On the minutes of this chapter being
put in for confirmation , the M . W . S . ( HI . Bro . Rev . P . II . Newnham , 30 ° ) called the attention ofthe brethren to the peculiar importance ofthe change of name now proposed to be confirmed ; inasmuch as it was to be considered not only as a testimony of respect to the Supreme Head ofthe Order in England , but it would also go forth to their brethren as tantamount to a vole of confidence in
the S . C . against which , as tbey were aware , many hard things had lately been said . He therefore begged that the brethren would not confirm thc resolution of the chapter of emergency merely as a matter of form , nor unless they were heartily satisfied with it . The minutes were then unanimously confirmed . 111 . liro . Coombs , 32 ° , of Dorchester , and Bro . W . L . Adye , 18 ° , of Ryde , were
balloted for , and elected joining members ; liro . T . G . Holder , lS ' , was unanimously elected M . W . S . for thc ensuing year . There being no candidate on this occasion , the ceremony c this degree was then carefully rehearsed for the practice of the brethren , explanations of ( lie history ami symbolism of portions of the work being occasionally added by the M . W . S . The chapter was closed iu solemn form at 7 . 45 p . m .
A . H . S . Thc Knights of this Order celebrated the anniversary ofthe Invention ofthe Cross on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern . Five Red Cross Kni ghts , viz ., Rev . T . F . T . Ravcnshaw , 30 ° , G . II . P . ; Major-Gcneial G . B . Munbee , 30 ' , J . I' ., Int . Gen ., Somersetshire ; 'I * . L . Fox , lS '; T . W . White * , and J . G . Hales , were
admitted into the brotherhood , and the third point was also communicated to them . Bro . Kls . R . Wentworth Little , as M . E . C . ; Rev . W . 11 . Church , as Prior ; J . G . Marsh , as Seneschal ; II . C . Levander , as C . G . ; T . Cubitt , as G . S . V * . ; E . II . Thiellay , as V . ; J . W . liarrett , II . ; and M . Edwards , XV ., performed the ceremony . Bro . Kts . Church was elected M . ICC . ; II . C . Levander , S . ; J . G . Marsh , P . ; T . Cubitt , S . P . ; and | . W . Barren , C . G .
The Commandery was then closed , and the Knights adjourned lo the refectory , where a really first-rate dinner was served . Great regret was expressed for the absence of Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , 01 . P ., and Sir Gilbert IC . Campbell , Bart , both of whom had been expected lo attend for reception into the Order , and is is probable that a special meeting will soon be called to receive them . After a very pleasant evening thc Knights separated .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
Stability Lodge of Instruction .- -The fifty-fourth anniversary meeting of this , the oldest , Lodgeof Instruction held under the sanction ofthe Lodge of Stability , No . 217 , was held at Radley ' s Hote ! , New Bridge-street , Black friars , on Friday , the 28 th day of April , at half-past five o ' clock , under the able presidency of the veteran and
Instruction.
best of instructors , Bro . Henry Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , as the W . M . On this occasion the programme of work was the lecture of the second degree , worked in sections by the following brethren , viz .: 1 st section , Bro . E . Henry Tipton , W . M . 49 ; 2 nd section , John Jonas , J . D . 715 ; 3 rd section , Henry Birdseye , S . D . 715 ; 4 th and Sth sections , Alfred Bryant ( Lodge Board ) W . M . 12 . The
work , as usual on these occasions , being rendered in such an admirable manner as to make it quite a treat to all who heard it given . On the recommendation of the Treasurer , Bro . Henry Muggeridge , the following large and liberal donations were voted to the Masonic Charities : —Ten guineas to the Girls' School ; ten guineas to the Boys ' School ; ten pounds to the Benevolent Fund . Bro . John
Hervey , P . G . D . andJG . S ., proposed , and Bro . B . Head P . G . D . seconded , "That a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Henry Muggeridge , the Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , for the admirable manner he had presided as W . M . at this meeting , and the same to be entered upon the lodge minute book , " which was carried by acclamation unanimously . Bro . H . Muggeridge , W . M ., in a pleasing
speech acknowledged this compliment . Bro . Ihomas Fenn , P . G . D . C , proposed , and Bro . Colonel E . M . Perkins seconded , "That a vote of thanks be given to those brethren who had done the work in the sections , and the same to be entered on the lodge minute book , " which was carried unanimously and duly acknowledged . After a large number of distinguished Masons hnd been
enrolled as members of this Lodge of Instruction , the lodge was closed at eight o ' clock . We cannot refrain from expressing our opinion that this was the most successful anniversary we ever remember being present at , and as we have witnessed nearly three apprenticeships of them , we can with confidence express our views on the subject . The work is rendered in the same correct style ,
and no alteration has been made in it m our time ; it is precisely the same now as when we first saw it given , which is saying all that can be desired in its favour , and we congratulate that best of instructors , Bro . Henry Muggeridge , for the great pains and incessant care he must have used to have preserved such an uniformity in the working which he so admirably teaches . —The brethren
adjourned to an elegant cold collation provided by Bro . John Hart Bro . / Eneas J . Mclntyre , P . G . D ., and Grand Registrar , presided , and he was supported by Bros . Henry Muggeridge , the Preceptor ; John Hervey , G . S . ; Ebcnezer Saunders , S . G . Deacon ; Benjamin Head , P . J . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . C ; E . II . Patten , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary of the Girls'School ) ; Colonel E . M .
Perkins , W . M . 5 ; Theobald , Scriven , and Jackson of the same lodge ; J . II . Cox , E . M . Ilubbuck , S . Muggeridge , G . A . Taylor , James Terry , G . Kenning , S . G . Myers , Spooner , F . Walters , J . A . Farnfield , J . H . Townend , A . Pratt , T . White , E . Sillifant , T . Cubitt , F . Bigg , and other brethren to the number of about 130 . The toasts were given as follows , and we regret very much . that want
of space prevents us from giving in full thc admirable speeches we have written before us . " The Queen and the Craft , " "M . W . G . M , " "P . G . Masters , " "The Grand Officers , " Bro . E . Saunders , S . G . D ., responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , Past and Present "The Lodge of Instruction and Bro . Henry Muggeridge , " proposed by Bro . Al . J . Mclntyre , G . R ., in bis usual
superior style ; the speeches being excellent , brief and yet expressive . The amount of enthusiasm with which the name of Bro . Henry Muggeridge was received proved how well this brother has endeared himself to all who know him ; his great popularity remains intact , and it was a most gratifying sight to witness how well his name was received . When he arose to reply , many minutes elapsed
before he could speak , for . the reception was so hearty and enthusiastic that no words could have been heard . However , he responded in a good speech , which was most attentively listened to , and when concluded the renewal of thc applause showed how well it was received and appreciated . We were pleased and much gratified in being able to take a pinch of smtffout of a . massive silver
snuff-box which had lately been presented to our dear old friend , Bro . Muggeridge , by three brethren , members of a distinguished lodge , which is one of the many tokens of good will ami friendship he has had presented to him during his long Masonic career . —Bro . J . Hervey , G . S ., gave the toast of "Bro . . IC . J . Mclntyre , " which was most enthusiastically received , aud Bro . Ai . J . Mclntyre
acknowledged it in an excellent speech . — " The Working Urethral" was proposed by Bro . B . Head ; Bro . A . Bryant responded . — " The Sister Lodge of Instruction " was proposed by Bro . II . Muggeridge , which elccited a good response from Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . D . C . — "The Masonic Charities " was proposed by Bro . J . Mclntyre , and responded lo by Bro . B . Bead , which completed the
programme of the evening . —The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . T . Young , and he was supported by Bros . Ransforl , P . G . Organist , and King , when tlie following programme was carried out : National Anthem ; glee , " Winds gently whisper ; " glee , "Merrily goes the bark : " song , Bro . Hansford , "True Courage ;"
duet , Bros . Young and Ransford , "Tell me where is Fancy bred ; " song , Bro . Donald King , " Do you want a Guinea to spend ? ; " glee * , "Mynheer Van Dunk ; " song , liro . Young , "Sally iii our Alley ; " glee , "Spring ' s Delights . "—The brethren separated at an early hour , ail well p leased with this most enjoyable anniversary .
THK Grand Mark Master Mason has approved of petitions for Mark Lodges at Dorchester and Poona . THE following will appear in our next issue : — Grand Chapter report ; Consecration of the St .
Clement Danes' Lodge , Strand ; report of Lodge 403 , Hereford ; 452 , Croydon ; 871 , Deptford ; R . A . Chapter 73 , * " lion Accord " Mark Lodge ; Jerusalem Chapter of Antiquity , Manchester ; " K . Templarism and Masonry , " by Bro . Forsyth .
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Royal Arch.
Monday nights ; the motion was unanimously adopted . Excepting the propositionof a candidatefor exaltation at the next chapter , there was no other business for consideration , and the chapter was closed , the Companions afterwards re-assembling at the Angel Hotel to celebrate the anniversary by supping together , a pleasant social evening being spent .
T WICKENHAM . —Royal Middlesex Chapter , No . 1194-—A meeting of this new chapter was held at the Grotto Hotel , Twickenham , on Saturday , the 29 th ult Comp . Col . F . Burdett , M . E . Z ., presided , and was supported by Comps . W . Roebuck , H . ; G . Cattel , J . ; R . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., E . ; J . Coutts , P . Z . 177 and 3 S 2 ; F . Walters , P . Z . ; W . Dodd , as P . S . ; C . Horsley , T . Bendy . After
due ballot , Comps . Horsley . Dodd , Major Finney , E . H . Finney , jun ., and Sacre were elected joining members , and Bros . A . C . Morton , J . W . 9 ; H . Parker , 435 ; H . VV . Hunt , S . D . 452 ; and J . Armstrong , 495 , were then exalted to the R . A . degree , the ceremony being well rendered by all the acting officers . The minor positions in the chapter was filled by the election of Comps . W .
Dodd , as S . N . ; G . Kenning , P . S . ; C . Horsley , Treas . ; Morton , 1 st Asst . ; Hunt , 2 nd Asst . ; Parker , Org . A resolution to hold the future meetings at the Grotto Hotel was proposed by Comp . Little , seconded by Comp . Horsley , and adopted unanimously . The chapter was
then closed , and the Companions repaired to the banquet under the presidency of Comp . Little , the M . E . Z . being compelled to leave , and a very pleasant evening was spent . The visitors were Comps . J . Boyd , Z . 145 , P . Z . 53 S ; J . M . Stedwell , P . Z . 94 6 ; F . Walters , P . Z . 73 ; J . S . Banning , P . Z . 214 ; and T . H . Edwards , J . 3 S 2 .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . St . Mark ' s Lodge , A o . 1 . —This old lodge met on the 1 st inst ., at Bro . Gosden ' s , Masons' Hall Tavern , Mason ' s Avenue , City , and amongst those present were Bros . J . G . Marsh , W . M . ; Rev . W . B . Church , M . A ., S . W . ; T . Cubitt , J . W . ; H . C . Levander , M . A ., P . M ., Treas . ; R .
W . Little , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Kenning , M . O . ; F . Walters , P . M ., R . of M . ; S . C . Davison , S . O . ; W . Dodd , J . D . ; J . W . Davison , I . G . ; H . Parker , Org . ; J . Weaver , and T . B . Yeoman . Bros . E . Hart Smith , P . M ., and A . F . Donnagan were advanced to the Mark Degree , after which Bro . Church was elected W . M ., a dispensation having been obtained as he is not a Craft Installed Master . Bros .
Levander was re-chosen as ' 1 reasurer , and Gilbert as Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously resolved that the sum of five guineas be voted to the "Wentworth Little Testimonial . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a substantial repast . —After thc cloth was cleared the usual loyal and Mark toasts were given . — Bro . Church , G . Chaplain , responded for the G . Officers ,
and both the newly-advanced brethren expressed thengratification upon being admitted into so interesting a branch of Masonry . —The health ofthe W . M .-elect was specially proposed and cordially received , and that estimable brother , in the course of his reply , stated that he hig hly appreciated the honour which had been conferred upon him .
PROVINCIAL . HALIFAX . — Pearnley Lodge , No . 58 . —The regular quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday the 26 th ult . The following brethren were in attendance : J . Firth , W . M . ; W . F . Wilkinson , S . W . ; W . II . D . Horsfall , J . W . ; F . Whitaker , M . O . ; A . Roberts , S . O . ; A . Horsfall , as J . O . ; F .
Waddington , Reg . ; W . Cooke , P . M ., P . G . S . O ., Sec . ; W . J . Laidler , S . D . ; W . J . Beck , as J . D . ; A . Matthewman , D . of C . ; J . Barker , I . G . ; C . T . Rhodes , Steward ; J . Greenwood , P . M ., Tyler ; T . Perkinton , P . M .. P . G . S . 6 ., W . Tasker , J . Parker . The minutes of tbe last meeting having been confirmed , three candidates were balloted for and unanimously accepted . Thc Secretary then read a
communication from thc Grand Secretary , announcing that the M . W . G . M . had been pleased lo form tbe Mark Lodges ( English Constitution ) , in West Yorkshire into a Province , and had appointed liro . Thomas Perkinton to be thc first Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master . He trusted that thc formation of the lodges into a Province would tend materially to raise lhe degree in the estimation
ofthe Craft generally , and be the means of consolidating thc various lodges in a bond of union for the welfare of them all . The P . G . M .-nominate being then present , he called upon the brethren to express their gratification at the appointment by giving him a hearty salute . The W . M . then called upon liro . Cooke , P . M ., lo take the chair , when liro . J . W . Davies , ofthe Si . James ' s Lodge ,
No . 44 S , and liro . S . Metcalfe , ofthe Lodgeof Harmony . No . 600 , were regularly advanced to the degree of Mark Master , liro . Perkinton having thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which ihcy greeted him , and stated how deeply he felt the great honour which had been conferred upon him by the M . W . G . M . iu appointing him the first P . G . M . for West Yorkshire , the lodge was closed in harmony with the usual formalities .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE . BIRMINGHAM . —Rose of Sharon Conclave , A o . 19 . —A meeting of this conclave was held at the MasonicHall , Birmingham , on the 20 th ultimo , under the presidency of III . Sir Kt . T . Partridge , Int . Gen . Unatt ., M . P . S .,
assisted by a goodlynumbcrof members and the following visitors : 111 . Sir Kls . \ V . Kelly , M . P . S . 44 , Int . Gen . Leicestershire ; G . Toller , jun ., S . G . 44 ; S . S . Partridge , R . 44 ; W . Scullhorpe , Treas . 44 ; F . J . Haines , 44 ; VV . Weare , 44 ; and Capt . C . Hunter , lion . Sov . 42 . Bros . Percy Cocker , of Lodge 1246 , and John Beach ,
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I . G . 347 , were regularly installed as Knights of the Order , and after a discussion originated by Sir Kt . Astley respecting the Rite of Misraim , the conclave was closed in due form . HAMPSHIRE . —Nardil and Military Conclave , No . 35 . —A meeting of this conclave was held at Freemasons ' Tavern , Portsea , on the 21 st ult , when it was proposed
by E . Sir Kt . Howell , M . P . S ., seconded by E . Sir Kt Green , Recorder , and carried by acclamation , " That Sir Kt . R . Wentworth Little , G . R ., be elected an honorary member , as a token of the high esteem in which he is held by every member of the conclave . " The Naval and Military Conclave is progressing very favourably , and we are informed that another is about to be formed at
Winchester , 111 the same county . LEICESTER . —Byzantine Conclave , No . 44 . —An emergency meeting of this newly-formed conclave was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 24 th ult , when there were present : Sir Kts . W . Kelly , M . P . S . and Intendant General for Leicestershire and Rutland ( on the throne ); George Toller , jun ., as V . E . ; L . A . Clarke , J . G . ; S . S .
Partridge , Recorder ; W . Scullhorpe , Treas . ; F . J . Baines , Prefect ; J . C . Duncombe , Standard-Bearer ; White , Shuttlewood , Weare , and Bembridge , Sentinel . Visitor : Sir Kt . Kennedy , Rose of Sharon Conclave , Birmingham . On the conclave being opened , a ballot was taken for Bros . Chester Pern Newcome , of No . 1130 , Melton , and William Johnson , P . M . of 523 , Leicester ,
which was unanimous in their favour . From various circumstances , out of ten candidates due for admission into the order , two of them only were able to be present , viz ., Bros , the Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , W . M . No . 779 , and Charles Alfred Spencer , of 523 . Three of the officers were also unavoidably absent , viz ., Sir Kts . the Rev . W . Langley , M . A ., Viceroy , N . Haycroft , D . D ., High
Prelate ; and H . Deane , Herald . Bros . Earl Ferrers and Spencer were duly admitted * as Knights of the Red Cross , the charges during the ceremony being delivered by tlie M . P . S ., and the historical oration and the High Prelate ' s lecture on the principles and teachings of the order being
given by Sir Kt . Toller . The M . P . S . reported that lie and five other members of this conclave had visited the Rose of Sharon Conclave , Birmingham , on Thursday , the 20 th , where they were received in the most knightly and hospitable manner . The conclave was then closed in solemn form , and the Sir Knights adjourned to refreshment .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
BOURNEMOUTH . —Vigne ( late Bournemouth ) Chapter , S . P . R . C . —The Easteijmeeting of this chapter was held at Bournemouth , on the 12 th ult , when a fair number of brethren were present . At a previous chapter of emergency it had been unanimously resolved that the name of the chapter be altered from the "Bournemouth" to the " Vigne " Chapter . On the minutes of this chapter being
put in for confirmation , the M . W . S . ( HI . Bro . Rev . P . II . Newnham , 30 ° ) called the attention ofthe brethren to the peculiar importance ofthe change of name now proposed to be confirmed ; inasmuch as it was to be considered not only as a testimony of respect to the Supreme Head ofthe Order in England , but it would also go forth to their brethren as tantamount to a vole of confidence in
the S . C . against which , as tbey were aware , many hard things had lately been said . He therefore begged that the brethren would not confirm thc resolution of the chapter of emergency merely as a matter of form , nor unless they were heartily satisfied with it . The minutes were then unanimously confirmed . 111 . liro . Coombs , 32 ° , of Dorchester , and Bro . W . L . Adye , 18 ° , of Ryde , were
balloted for , and elected joining members ; liro . T . G . Holder , lS ' , was unanimously elected M . W . S . for thc ensuing year . There being no candidate on this occasion , the ceremony c this degree was then carefully rehearsed for the practice of the brethren , explanations of ( lie history ami symbolism of portions of the work being occasionally added by the M . W . S . The chapter was closed iu solemn form at 7 . 45 p . m .
A . H . S . Thc Knights of this Order celebrated the anniversary ofthe Invention ofthe Cross on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern . Five Red Cross Kni ghts , viz ., Rev . T . F . T . Ravcnshaw , 30 ° , G . II . P . ; Major-Gcneial G . B . Munbee , 30 ' , J . I' ., Int . Gen ., Somersetshire ; 'I * . L . Fox , lS '; T . W . White * , and J . G . Hales , were
admitted into the brotherhood , and the third point was also communicated to them . Bro . Kls . R . Wentworth Little , as M . E . C . ; Rev . W . 11 . Church , as Prior ; J . G . Marsh , as Seneschal ; II . C . Levander , as C . G . ; T . Cubitt , as G . S . V * . ; E . II . Thiellay , as V . ; J . W . liarrett , II . ; and M . Edwards , XV ., performed the ceremony . Bro . Kts . Church was elected M . ICC . ; II . C . Levander , S . ; J . G . Marsh , P . ; T . Cubitt , S . P . ; and | . W . Barren , C . G .
The Commandery was then closed , and the Knights adjourned lo the refectory , where a really first-rate dinner was served . Great regret was expressed for the absence of Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , 01 . P ., and Sir Gilbert IC . Campbell , Bart , both of whom had been expected lo attend for reception into the Order , and is is probable that a special meeting will soon be called to receive them . After a very pleasant evening thc Knights separated .
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Stability Lodge of Instruction .- -The fifty-fourth anniversary meeting of this , the oldest , Lodgeof Instruction held under the sanction ofthe Lodge of Stability , No . 217 , was held at Radley ' s Hote ! , New Bridge-street , Black friars , on Friday , the 28 th day of April , at half-past five o ' clock , under the able presidency of the veteran and
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best of instructors , Bro . Henry Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , as the W . M . On this occasion the programme of work was the lecture of the second degree , worked in sections by the following brethren , viz .: 1 st section , Bro . E . Henry Tipton , W . M . 49 ; 2 nd section , John Jonas , J . D . 715 ; 3 rd section , Henry Birdseye , S . D . 715 ; 4 th and Sth sections , Alfred Bryant ( Lodge Board ) W . M . 12 . The
work , as usual on these occasions , being rendered in such an admirable manner as to make it quite a treat to all who heard it given . On the recommendation of the Treasurer , Bro . Henry Muggeridge , the following large and liberal donations were voted to the Masonic Charities : —Ten guineas to the Girls' School ; ten guineas to the Boys ' School ; ten pounds to the Benevolent Fund . Bro . John
Hervey , P . G . D . andJG . S ., proposed , and Bro . B . Head P . G . D . seconded , "That a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Henry Muggeridge , the Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , for the admirable manner he had presided as W . M . at this meeting , and the same to be entered upon the lodge minute book , " which was carried by acclamation unanimously . Bro . H . Muggeridge , W . M ., in a pleasing
speech acknowledged this compliment . Bro . Ihomas Fenn , P . G . D . C , proposed , and Bro . Colonel E . M . Perkins seconded , "That a vote of thanks be given to those brethren who had done the work in the sections , and the same to be entered on the lodge minute book , " which was carried unanimously and duly acknowledged . After a large number of distinguished Masons hnd been
enrolled as members of this Lodge of Instruction , the lodge was closed at eight o ' clock . We cannot refrain from expressing our opinion that this was the most successful anniversary we ever remember being present at , and as we have witnessed nearly three apprenticeships of them , we can with confidence express our views on the subject . The work is rendered in the same correct style ,
and no alteration has been made in it m our time ; it is precisely the same now as when we first saw it given , which is saying all that can be desired in its favour , and we congratulate that best of instructors , Bro . Henry Muggeridge , for the great pains and incessant care he must have used to have preserved such an uniformity in the working which he so admirably teaches . —The brethren
adjourned to an elegant cold collation provided by Bro . John Hart Bro . / Eneas J . Mclntyre , P . G . D ., and Grand Registrar , presided , and he was supported by Bros . Henry Muggeridge , the Preceptor ; John Hervey , G . S . ; Ebcnezer Saunders , S . G . Deacon ; Benjamin Head , P . J . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . C ; E . II . Patten , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary of the Girls'School ) ; Colonel E . M .
Perkins , W . M . 5 ; Theobald , Scriven , and Jackson of the same lodge ; J . II . Cox , E . M . Ilubbuck , S . Muggeridge , G . A . Taylor , James Terry , G . Kenning , S . G . Myers , Spooner , F . Walters , J . A . Farnfield , J . H . Townend , A . Pratt , T . White , E . Sillifant , T . Cubitt , F . Bigg , and other brethren to the number of about 130 . The toasts were given as follows , and we regret very much . that want
of space prevents us from giving in full thc admirable speeches we have written before us . " The Queen and the Craft , " "M . W . G . M , " "P . G . Masters , " "The Grand Officers , " Bro . E . Saunders , S . G . D ., responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , Past and Present "The Lodge of Instruction and Bro . Henry Muggeridge , " proposed by Bro . Al . J . Mclntyre , G . R ., in bis usual
superior style ; the speeches being excellent , brief and yet expressive . The amount of enthusiasm with which the name of Bro . Henry Muggeridge was received proved how well this brother has endeared himself to all who know him ; his great popularity remains intact , and it was a most gratifying sight to witness how well his name was received . When he arose to reply , many minutes elapsed
before he could speak , for . the reception was so hearty and enthusiastic that no words could have been heard . However , he responded in a good speech , which was most attentively listened to , and when concluded the renewal of thc applause showed how well it was received and appreciated . We were pleased and much gratified in being able to take a pinch of smtffout of a . massive silver
snuff-box which had lately been presented to our dear old friend , Bro . Muggeridge , by three brethren , members of a distinguished lodge , which is one of the many tokens of good will ami friendship he has had presented to him during his long Masonic career . —Bro . J . Hervey , G . S ., gave the toast of "Bro . . IC . J . Mclntyre , " which was most enthusiastically received , aud Bro . Ai . J . Mclntyre
acknowledged it in an excellent speech . — " The Working Urethral" was proposed by Bro . B . Head ; Bro . A . Bryant responded . — " The Sister Lodge of Instruction " was proposed by Bro . II . Muggeridge , which elccited a good response from Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . D . C . — "The Masonic Charities " was proposed by Bro . J . Mclntyre , and responded lo by Bro . B . Bead , which completed the
programme of the evening . —The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . T . Young , and he was supported by Bros . Ransforl , P . G . Organist , and King , when tlie following programme was carried out : National Anthem ; glee , " Winds gently whisper ; " glee , "Merrily goes the bark : " song , Bro . Hansford , "True Courage ;"
duet , Bros . Young and Ransford , "Tell me where is Fancy bred ; " song , Bro . Donald King , " Do you want a Guinea to spend ? ; " glee * , "Mynheer Van Dunk ; " song , liro . Young , "Sally iii our Alley ; " glee , "Spring ' s Delights . "—The brethren separated at an early hour , ail well p leased with this most enjoyable anniversary .
THK Grand Mark Master Mason has approved of petitions for Mark Lodges at Dorchester and Poona . THE following will appear in our next issue : — Grand Chapter report ; Consecration of the St .
Clement Danes' Lodge , Strand ; report of Lodge 403 , Hereford ; 452 , Croydon ; 871 , Deptford ; R . A . Chapter 73 , * " lion Accord " Mark Lodge ; Jerusalem Chapter of Antiquity , Manchester ; " K . Templarism and Masonry , " by Bro . Forsyth .