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interest by monthly instalments over as long a term of years as possible . Your Committee therefore recommend : i . That the plans prepared by Bro . Morton be adopted ; that the Masonic Hall be erected in Grange-road , adjoining the Water Company's Officers , at an estimated cost of £ 1000 , and that Bro . Morton prepare all necessary contract drawings , and invite tenders for the erection of the buildin" -. 2 . That the capital be raised by way of loan from a

building society on the best terms obtainable . 3 . That Bros . \ V . H . Dickinson , J . T . Dickinson , R . E . Huntley , T . Renton , John Pryce , H . Golder , J . H . Dale , John Armstrong , Jas . Armstrong , T . S . Salter , Thos . Kirk , and Ithuralde be respectfully asked to be trustees . 4 . That the consideration of this report be referred to a lodge of emergency . Architect ' s Report . —Worshipful Sir and Brethren , —I have the honour of laying before you a

design for your proposed Masonic Hall , to be built in Grange-road , a brief description of which may be found useful in considering the general arrangement . The style of architecture I have adopted will be amply illustrated to you by referring to the perspective view . The site is in every way an eligible one , having a frontage of fifty-two feet , and so situated that the hall may be placed due east and west ; the advantage of which must be obvious to all

of the initiated . The ground-floor consists of two spacious and handsome shops , each 23 ft . by 20 ft . 6 in ., by 12 ft . high , that on the west having a show-room behind 17 ft . by 14 ft . There are also convenient yards in the rear . In the centre of the site is the main entrance to the Masonic portion of the edifice ; consisting of entrance hall and vetsibule , 8 ft . wide , the floors of which will be of black and white Mosaic pavement , and the walls will be relieved by Ionic

columns . At the rear of the entrance hall easy stairs , 5 ft . wide , will lead up to the lodge-room above the shops . The first or principal floor is arranged with ananteorrobingroom , 14 ft . 6 in . square , with an inner preparation-room , 14 ft . 6 in . by S ft ., for the use of candidates . Separate doorways from each communicate with the Masonic Hall . The hall will be 35 ft . by 23 ft ., by 13 ft . high , the walls of which will be relieved by Ionic columns and panelling . The

dais and fireplace will be designed as special features , adding greatly to the general nnarmentation . The windows will have double sashes to deaden any sound arising from the street traffic . Continuing up the staircase we arrive at a well-fitted up lavatory , containingall the necessary conveniences . From the stair landing , wide folding doors will give access to the Banqueting Hall , which will be similar in size to the lodge beneath . Adjoining is the kitchen . iSft . by 13 ft ., with

convenient store-closets and other fittings . Regarding the income to be derived from the business premises I have to state that there is little doubt that £ 50 per annum ( a very moderate estimate ) , could easily be obtained for the two shops . This would be a good percentage on the cost of the whole building , which I estimate at , £ 1000 . In conclusion , 1 may say that my best endeavours will be used to render the premises cheerful and appropriate in

character and also convenient and complete in every detail . It was moved by Bro . Bodd , Worshipful Master , and seconded by Bro . Witter , I . P . M ., and it was resolved that the report of the Building Committee be received . Moved by Bro . Thos . Ramsay , seconded by Bro . Witter , that the report be adopted . A discussion then took place as to the mode proposed for raising the capital for the new hall , when it was moved by Bro . Sedcolc . is an amendment to clause

two of the report , and seconded by Bro . Ramsay , that the capital be raised by shares of £ 1 each , to bear interest at £ 4 10 s . percent , per annum , to such an amount as can be subscribed by the brethren of this , or any other , lodge in the neighbourhood , and that the remainder , if any , be borrowed from a building society , and that the lodge take up such a number of un-advanced shares in a building society as will enable the lodge within a reasonable period

to pay off the shareholders by allotment . On the amendment being put , it was declared carried , and the report of the Committee was amended accordingly . It was resolved on the motion of Bro , Cameron , seconded by Bro . A . McDougall , S . W ., that a circular , setting out the whole scheme be issued to the brethren of this lodge inviting them th take shares . There being no other business , the lodge was closed in due foim .

LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Lodge ( No . 1393 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this popular lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., Bro . W . C . Erwin , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Robt . Lecson , LP . M . ; John Price , P . M . ; John Moulding , P . M ., P . G . Registrar ; H . Jackson , P . M .. P . P . G . D . of C . ; R . H . Evans , P . M .. P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Sammons , P . M . ; McCarthy ,

P . M . ; Dr . B . Price , S . W . ; Jas . Pilling , J . W . ; R . Kynaston , Sec . ; W . II . Jewell , S . D . ; M . Calligham , J . D . ; J . J . Smith , I . G . ; T . Pierrepoint , S . S . ; R . Stockton , J . S . ; M . Williamson , Tyler ; J . W . Povatc , J . Gillett , L . J . Smith , jun ., W . T . Oversley , T . Roberts , Robt Perry , W . J-fllcnderson , A . Gillfillan , and others . Visitors : Bros . Kev . R . T . Leslie , ( Chaplain of Walton Workhouse ) , W . M . 17 , 3 ; ] , « . Boyle , W . M . 823 ; T . Turner , P . M .

1322 ; II . Hindlc , P . M . 1620 ; R . Warnner , P . M . 1547 ; J ) r . Robt . Wood , 1713 ; Dr . A . Soldat , J . D . 1547 ; C . Wadsworth , J . D . 292 ; John Reed , 7 S ; R . T . Brittan , S «; W . Stooke , 10 SG ; John Kellith , 16 7 6 ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ( Freemason ) . 'he lodge was opened at 0 p . m . by the W . M . After the ""mutes of the previous meeting , also of a lodge of emergency , had been read and confirmed , Bro . Povan was

Passed to the Degree of F . C . The S . W . presented the working tools . Bro . Gillet was raised to the Sublime Degree ° f a M . M . by the W . M ., who gave a traditionaljhistory and explained the Tracing Board also the working tools . Capt . Mcintosh and Mr . Andrews were proposed for initiation at 'henext meeting . Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed , and thebrethrenadjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . Bro . J . Moulding , P . M .,

. J-j . Kegistrar , responded in an effective speech upon rtf A . of " Thc P - - Oncers , " and advocated the cause of tne Masonic Charities with good effect , the sum of ten Pounds being subscribed to thc West Lancashire Masonic , ' j durational Institution before the brethren separated . f ro , ' M . Leeson then rose , and on behalf of the members la I ^ amer '- £ , of Instruction presented to Bro . th - ' P , M - » ahandsome oak writing desk , as a mark of for Vi , teem and appreciation of his services as Preceptor or the last three years . Bros . Leslie and Warriner expressed meir regret at losing the services of so able a Preceptor ,

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and hoped that he would receive the desk not for its intrinsic value but for thc good wishes it conveyed . Bro . Jackson expressed his thanks to the brethren for the present and his gratification that he had been able to perforin the duties of his office so as to give satisfaction to thc brethren of the Lodge of Instruction . The Health of the W . M . was proposed , and Bro . Erwin having briefl y returned thanks , the remaining toasts , including " The Officers and Visitors , " were duly proposed and responded to . During the evening some capital songs were sung by Bros . Gillfillan , Roberts , and Evans .

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Royal Arch .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —Tuo annual convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . There were present Comps . W . F . Lamonby , M . E . Z ., P . G . 1 st A . S . ; E . Tyson , H „ P . P . G . D . C ; T . Atkinson , J . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . G . J . ; Dr . Henry , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; W . Sandwith ,

f . / C ., P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; E . Fearon , P . Z . ; J . Rothery , S . E . ; J . J . Braithwaite , as S . N . ; G . Dalrymple , P . S ., P . G . Steward ; F . Hodgson , 1 st A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . Jackson and E . Clark , Stewards ; J . Casson , C . Mossop , R . Baxter , J . F . Kirkconnel , J . Milligan , and G . Sparrow . Comp . J . M . Salisbury , of True Blue Chapter , I . G ., kindly acted as Janitor in the place of

Comp . Tj . ritzgerald , through illness . Comp . J . Pearson , M . E . Z ., N ° . 3 2 7 > was present as a visitor . The chapter having been opened with the customary formalities , and the rest of the companions admitted , the minutes of the previous quarterly convocation were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . then invited M . E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z . 129 and 24 S , P . P . G . S . N . Cumberland and

Westmorland , P . P . G . St . Br . West Lancashire , and an honorary member of this chapter , to perform the ceremony of installation , and the Three Principals were severally placed in the chairs as follow : Comps . E . Tyson , M . E . Z . ; T . Atkinson , H . ; and G . Dalrymple , J . The other appointments were Comps . J . T . Ray , S . E . ; E . Clark , S . N . ; J . M'Kelvie , ' Treasurer ; F . Hodgson , P . S . ; W . Jackson , 1 st A . S . ; R . Baxter , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Cooper ,

Org . ; C . Mossop and J . Casson , Stewards ; and G . Fitzgerald , Janitor . A hearty vote of thanks having been accorded to the Installing Principal , in recognition of the impressive manner in which he had performed the ceremony of the day , Comp . Lamonby , P . Z ., presented the chapter with a suitable chart , on which to place the lights , and he received a vote of thanks . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned below to dinner , and spent a couple of hours very harmoniously together .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The usual quarterly meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 21 st . inst ., at the Lord Raglan , Burragc-road , and although there was no work for the esteemed Principals to do , yet a very pleasant evening was spent by thc companions present , among whom were Comps . A . Penfold , Treas ., and P . G . D . C Kent , who , in

the unavoidable absence of Comp . Butter , filled the chair of Z . ; T . D . Hayes , II . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . S . Kent ; J . McDougall , P . Z ., P . Std . Br . Kent ; H . Pryce , Scribe E . ; H . Mason , P . S . ; W . T . Vincent , 1 st Asst . S . ; R . Edmonds , 2 nd Asst . S . ; H . Mabbett , Janitor ; G . Frost , W . Rees , A . H . Letton , G . R . Nichols , C W . Russell , J . F . Randal , D . C . Capon ,

W . A . Tucker , and C . Jolly ( freemason ) . The chapter being opened by thc Principals , and the companions admitted , thc minutes of the last chapter were read and passed . Comp . Penfold then spoke of Comp . Hagers , he having seen the widow of their late esteemed Treasurer , and conveyed to her the vote of sympathy and condolence of the companions , passed at the

last meeting , and a letter of thanks was read from her for that vote . He expressed his regret that Comp . Butter , their M . E . Z ., should have been called away on important government duties , and also that Comp . Coupland , P . Z ., who was at the present time desporting himself at Brighton , \ vas unable to attend . He then referred to the Holmesdale Testimonial , and said his lordship had now been nearly

twenty-one years the head of the Freemasons of the Province of Kent , and it had been determined to celebrate the twenty-first anniversary , now close at hand , by presenting his lordship with a testimonial suitable to and worth y of the occasion . It had been agreed by the Committee that thc subscriptions should be restricted to the following sums , viz .: five guineas for lodges , two or three , he did not know

exactly which , for chapters , and half a guinea for members of both Craft and chapter . He would now ask them to vote the amount—either twoor three guineas—from this chapter to the fund . Comp . Hayes seconded , and the resolution was carried unanimousl y . In answer to one of the companions as to what shape the testimonial would take , Comp . Penfold said the Committee had intended to

have presented his lordship with his portrait in full Masonic costume , but found that they had been forestalled in that idea b y his lordship ' s tenantry , and , as they would not give way , the Committee had to fall back on something else ; what it was to be had , however , not yet been determined on . He earnestly invited the companions to subscribe , as

the Masonic majority of his lordship would take place in a few months , and thc Committee were anxious to see how the fund was progressing . They might depend upon it that whatever shape the testimonial tool * it would be worthy of the recipient and of the Masons of Kent . The subscription list after passing round the chapter realised nearly £ 12 .

The chapter was then closed in solemn form , when the companions adjourned to supper , and then to the social board , where the usual loyal and Arch Masonic toasts were given by Comp . Penfold , and responded to heartily by all present . In proposing the toast of " The Second and T hird Principals , " Comp . Penfold said the II . and J . regretted very much that they had no work that night . They were

very anxious to show that they had not been idle since the time they were placed in their respective chairs , and were fit to do their duty . Their swords were sharpened , but the enemy did not come ; but they were at their post , and that showed they were prepared . 'The chapter did not intend to let their swords rust or keep them idle , but to find plenty of work for them before they got to the end of their year of office . The toast was drunk heartily , and . Comp . Hayes briefly responded . " The Officers of

him happy and comfortable . Comp . Butter was at the present time at Shoeburyness , watching the experiments with the 100-ton gun , and he felt sure they wished him every prosperity . " The Health of Comp . Penfold" was drunk with acclaim , and after Comp . Tucker , the host , had been complimented , the Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

the Pattison Chapter" was the next toast , and Comp . Mason returned thanks . Comp . Penfold then proposed " . T , lc l Health of Comp . Butter , " who , although not with them in person , was with them in spirit , and had he been present that night they would have spent a very happy evening , for he had the knack of making every one around

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Scotland .

GENERAL GRAND CONCLAVE OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE . The annual assembly of the General Grand Conclave of Scotland of the Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine was held in Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 27 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the Illustrious Grand Sovereign , the Earl of Kintore , the throne was occunied bv . the Most

Eminent Grand Viceroy , Captain Charles Hunter and there was a good E-ttendance of Knight Companions . The minutes of last General Grand Conclave and of the Executive Committee were read and adopted , as was also their report for last year , which showed satisfactory progress in the Order . The following 111 . Sir Knights were appointed members of the Grand Council , and were elected to fill the undermentioned offices for next year :

111 . Sir Kt . Capt . Hunter ... ... G . Viceroy . „ J . Crombie ... ... G . Senior General „ J . Crichton ... ... G . Junior General „ Rev . T . N . Wannop ... G . High Prelate . „ Dr . G . Dickson ... ... G . High Chancellor » Dr . J . Carmichael ... G . Treasurer . „ R . S . Brown ... ... G . Recorder .

„ W . Edwards ... ... G . High Almoner . J . H . Balfour , W . S . ... G . Marshal . ,, Col . Robeson ... ... G . Sword-Bearer . „ J . Dalrymple Duncan ... G . Standard-Bearer . „ J ; Todd Stewart ... G . Chamberlain . Sir Knights D . Henderson and Dr . Thomas Milne were elected members of Grand Senate ; J . Melville , A . M . Bruce , and G . Barrie , members of the Grand High Almoner ' s

Fund Committee . Letters of apology for absence from the Earl of Kintore , M . III . G . Sov . ; Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . Sov . ; the Rev . T . N . Wannop , Grand High Prelate ; J . H . Balfour , Grand Sword-Bearer j and W . Maclean , Grand Asst . Marshal , were read . After the transaction of the ordinary business the knights adjourned to the Waterloo Hotel , where they dined

togetherthe Most Eminent Viceroy , Capt . C . Hunter , in the chair , with V . 111 . Sir Knight J . Crombie , Grand Senior General , as Croupier , and the company being augumented by a number of knights , some of them from a distance . The chairman was supported by W . Mann , S . S . C ., Treas . General , Supt . Council for Scotland of Antient and Accepted Rite , Major Rintoul , 16 th Lancers ; Lindsay Mackersy , Reg .

and 1 reas . Chapter General of the Order of the Temple , W . S . ; J . Dalrymple Duncan and Col . J . Todd Stewart , R . S . Brown , J . Crichton , D . Murray Lyon , Grand Sec . of Grand Lodge of Scotland ; W . Hay , Grand Architect , and others . Dinner over , the Chairman proposed the usual loyal and introductory toasts , which were heartildrank , the navy

y being replied for b y Dr . Byrne of Elshieshields , the army b y Major Rintoul , and the auxilary forces by Col . Stewart . 1 he next toast was that of " The Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign , the Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , " which was proposed by the Chairman . He explained that unforseen circumstances had prevented the Earl of Kintore from being present . The Earl , he said , was genial and good , and he

had suffered from the loss of an amiable and good father , and , under such circumstances , one and all of them must feel for him , and consider that at present it might not be easy for his Lordshi p to come amongst them . There was no one who had the interests and welfare of the Order more at heart , and they would join cordially in drinking his Lordship ' s health . The toast was received with enthusiasm .

t he other toasts comprised— " The Most Eminent Grand Viceroy , Capt . Charles Hunter , " by the Croupier , " The Grand Lodge of Scotland , " by the Chairman , and acknowledged by R . W . Bro . W . Mann , Past Senior Grand Warden ; " The Chapter General of the Religious and Military Order of the Temple , " by the Chairman , and responded for by Bro . Lindsay Mackersy ; " The Past and

Present Members of the Grand Council , " coupled with the nanus of J . Crombie and J . Dalrymple Duncan ; " The Representatives of Sister Grand Councils , " proposed by Bro . Crichton ; "The Sovereigns and Viceroys of Conclaves , " by Bro . R . S . Brown , and " The Grand Recorder . " Several songs were given by several knights , and a very pleasant evening was passed .

A " I ^ unatics' Newspaper" is one of the curiosities of a madhouse at Pesaro . Entitled The Diary of a Hospital—for the word " madhouse" is carefully avoided—the journal is written entirely by the patients themselves , each treating of his particular mad-point , while the head doctor edits the periodical , and adds a sketch of

the chief patients , The journal is then sent to other Asylums , several of which intend to undertake a similar publication , and to those doctors and scientific men interested in the working of | Lunacy . We remember a somewhat similar paper called The New Moon , which used to be published many years ago at the Crichton Asylum , Dumfrieshire .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Dangerous Chest Complaints . — Thc enumeration of these diseases is scarcely necessary , as , unfortunately , most Englishmen know them to tbeir cost . Coughs , common colds , influenza , bronchitis , asthma , pleurisy , inllammation of thc lungs , and even consumption in its early stages , are best treated by rubbivtg Holloway ' s Ointment the chest and the back between the shouldersIt

upon upon . penetrates internally , checks the cold shiverings , relieves the overgorged lungs , gradually removes the oppression from the chest , and restores the obstructed respiration , hitherto so distressingly disagreeable and highly dangerous . In treating this class of diseases , Holloway ' s Pills should always be taken while using his Ointment ; they purify the blood , promote perspiration , and allay dangerous irritations . —[ Arm . } .. . . -