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P . P . G . D . C ; G . de la Parelle , J . W ., P . P . G . S . j R . Brown , Sec . ; C . Swab y Smith , S . D . ; H . L . Richards , Org , ¦ G . Ladmore , Tyler ; Bros , J . Hughes , E . Ford , iun ., W . H . Loewe , C . K . St . John , J Mavydsley , P . P . G . Reg . ; W .

Chamberlain , T . Ellison , H . Davies , and J . J . Rose Amongst Ihe visitors were Bros . J . P . Piatt P . P . J . D . W ., Cheshire ; W . M . Chudley , J . W , Baker , P . M . 2 r ; W . Cooke , S . W . 1289 ; L . Moritz , 293 ; F . J . Eaton , P . AL 241 ; W . Doyle .

P . AL 667 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; T . G . Bark , 2-u ; R . Wilson , P . M . 341 ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ; ' c . Petty , 216 ; J . Wood , Treas , 1094 ; E . Brigg , ioo " 3 , & C . The minutes of the previous meetinghaving been read and confirmed , several candidates were balloted for and declared duly elected .

Bro . Lora Skelmersdale then vacated the chair , which was taken b y Bro . A . C Alott . His lordship and Bro . Mawdsley then presented Bro . G . Broadbridge , W . M . elect , and Bro . Alott proceeded with the ceremony in a most

impressive , complete , and effective manner—veryrarelj excelled in this part of the province . The W . AL subsequentl y invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing : year : — Bros . George de la Perelle , S . W . ; R . Brown ,

J . W . ; Dr . Limerick , Treas . ; T . G . Bark , Sec . ; C . Swaby Smith , S . D . ; T . W . Richardson , J . D . ; and Ford , jun ., I . G . Bro . G . Ladmore was unanimousl y re-elected T yler of the lodge . At the conclusion of this portion of the bust

ness , Bro . Broadbridge , W . AL , said he had a very pleasing duty to perform in presenting to Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , I . P . M . of No . 13 S 0 , a P . AI . ' s jewel , which had been unanimousl y voted by the brethren of the lodge . They had ,

he said , received many acts of kindness at his hands , and he was well-known and highl y beloved in the province for his valuable Masonic labours . The W . AL then presented his lordshi p with an exceedingly chaste and handsome P . AI . ' s

jewel , which bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . G . AL , P . AL of the Skelmersdale Lodge , as a token of esteem from the lodge , and a memento of his being the first W . AL" At the ca'l of Bro .

Alott , his lordship was greeted with the " royal salute , " in view of his appointment as P . G . M . Bro . Lord Skelmersdale said he had to acknowledge the gift of that beautiful jewel as one of brotherl y love and the friendship which he had

gained in that lodge and throughout the province . He would always wear that jewel , and he could assure the brethren it would never fail to bring to his remembrance the duty which he owed to the lodge , and the province generally . After the

W . AL had initiated a candidate into the mysteries and privileges of the order , the brethren adjourned from labour to a sumptuous banquet , provided by the host of the Blundellsands Hotel , to which about 40 sat down , under the presidency of Bro . Broadbridge , W . M . During

a pleasant evening the usual loyal , masonic , and charitable toasts were proposed with zest , and responded to with enthusiasm . Bros . Busiield , Brown , J . W ., Petty , Ike , contributed several excellent songs ; the accompaniments being admirabl y played by Bro . J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O .

AIILLOM . — Unntivell Lod ge ( No . 1390 ) . —The regular monthl y communicaton of this lodgetooK place on Tuesday , January 21 st . The lodge was opened at 7 o ' clock , b y the AV . AI ., Bro . Roger Dodgson , P . G . S . B ., supported b y Bro , Myers of Liverpool , acting S . W ., J . W ., P . G . Steward and

the rest of the officers . Visiting brethren John Uaillcy , No . 99 J and 139 S , and Bro Myers . ' The ballot was taken for Air . Bradley , bulkier , which proved unanimous in his favour , and he being in attendance , was regularl y initiated in Freeiruisonry by the W . AL . the "woiking tools and

Charge being given by the J . W . Bro . Braetley . flanng ,-etireil , Bro . Bell , ' a candidate for ill . degree of F . C ., answered the usual qtKstii . ii . s and has entrusted and retired , the l . alg ..- was th ¦ n 0 P < - '"cd in the second de-iee , and Bro . Bell admitted and passed the "' wuil . iug too ! :, beiim

very abl y explained b y the acting ' S . W . The lod ge was closed down to the first dc < n \ c , when " > t W . AL read a lt .-ttv .-r rceoh " , d from Br-. R . le ; " ' son , P . AL 995 , suggesting thai if . h » l < is be occasionall y held in Tin- aft ' .-rm ..-, ;! . h , r ihe 0 , 0-Veiuuicc of non-resident nienibem . t . ; ^ g , i \

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man was proposed as a candidate , and the lodge was finally closed at 9 . 30 ., p . in ., with solemn prayer .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

DURHAM . —Chapter of Concord ( No . 124 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening last , in the Freemasons ' Hall , Durham , under the presidency of Comp . C . Rowlandson , AI . E . Z . ; Comp . W . Briguall , Jtmr . ; Prov . G . Registrar , E . H . ; and Major

James Monks , E . J . ; assisted b y the usual stall of officers and E . Companion , John Fawcett , Esq ., Provincial Grand Superintendent for Durham . After the minutes of the previous convocation had been read and dul y confirmed , three candidates , viz , Bros . Joseph Arthur Jackson ,

J . W ., and the Rev . Francis Bewsher ( Aj . A . ) , Chaplain , both of the Earl of Durham Lodge ; No . 1274 , and James Laidler , S . D ., of the Norman Lodge , No . 1334 , were regularly introduced and exalted to this supreme degree in the accustomed form ; the H . S . M . lectures being given

by the several officers whose duty it is to deliver them , except the last one , which by special request , was given b y the respected Provincial Grand Superintendent , John Fawcett , in such a solemn and impressive manner as can seldom be equalled . The election of officers for the

ensiling year was then proceeded with , the following being the result . - —Comps . William Brignalf Jun . AI . E . Z . ; Major fames Monks , E . H . Rev . George Robert Bulman ( M . A . ) , E . J . i T . W . Hearon , S . E . ; William Doukin , S . N .-Henry Lawrence , Prin . ' . Soi . ; George Johnston

Treasurer ; and John Carter , Janitor . After a hearty vote of thanks had been tendered to the Provincial Grand Superintendent for the services he had rendered throughout the evening , the chanter was closed in the prescribed form until Tuesday , 2 Cth Alarch next .

LIVERPOOL . — IFallon Chapter ( 10 S 6 ) . — A meeting of this Chapter was held on Thursday evening the 23 rd ult ., at the Alasonic Hall , Kirkdale , at which were present Comps . Thos . Chesworth , AI . E . Z . ; Josh , C . Lunt , PL ; J . W . Baker , AI . E . Z . 241 , as J . ; P . Armstrong , S . E .

H . Hughes , S . N . ; J . P . W . AicAr . hur , P . Soj . : Win . Archer , P . Z ., Treasurer ; Jno . Lunt , P . Z ., Visitors Comps , Mawson and Shortis , Temple Chapter , No . 1 094 . Chapter was opened by the Principals , the companions were then admitted . The minutes of the last meeting were read and

confirmed , and the ballot taken for the two candidates for exaltation , which proved unanimous in their favour . Bro . Goodacre , P . AL , and Bro . Norton being present were admitted and exalted to the supreme degree of Hol y Royal Arch Masons , the ceremony being most admirably

performed b y the AI . E . Z . The Historical Lecture was given b y Comp . Baker ; the Symbolical Lectuie by Comp . J . C . Lunt , II . ; and the Mystical Lecture by the AI . E . Z . On the conclusion of the business the companions adjourned to refreshment . Grace having beets said ,

the usual loyal and Maaonic toasts were given and responded to . Comp . Archer , P . Z ., then rose and said he now came to what he deemed the toast of the evening , namely , " The I . P . Z . Comp . John Lunt , " who had won the esteem of every companion b y his good working , as well

as b y the zeal and ability he had displayed in the faithful discharge of his duties . He then presented him on behalf of tlie companions ol the Chapter , with a splendid I ' . Z . 18 carat jewel , set with a diamond and two nil lies , an ;' , in affixing this jewel he , Comp . Arch , r , wished

him many years oi prosperity and Ikahh tmiviii it . Tlie jewel bears the following inscription : ' Presented to Comp . John Lunt , P .. M . E . Z ., by the companions eii the Walton Chapter , No . i . mo , as a ii . ' .-nk of their esteem and respect , J . ttim . ry 23 . nl , 1 S 73 . ' Com ;) . Lunt , then ! - , d the

('( . ii : pa : ii ( .:: s , anil said he receive .: ' this proof oi Im . ir esteem and regard with helm : ; :- ; of tht elcepesf gratitude ; he should t nr retain ami pri' / . e the tribute of respect which he had received at their hands , antl would act as an incitement , ii any wire wanted , lo tlie most miiviiiiuinr *

\ erllo !) :, , or liie liitll . 'e . Ihe- li-iril j ;; .. ;] Lo ,. Nl was most h . ciin ;; i y giu-n , and thus t < 1 iniiiateel : in evening spent in truly liatciiiaJ harmony .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

_ LEICESTER . —Fowke Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —A hi ghly interesting meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 23 rd inst ., under the able presidency of Bro . S . S . Partridge , W . AL , assisted b y his principal officers and a numerous attendance of brethren . Tlie

ceremony of advancement was most efficientl y conducted by the W . AL , the scriptural portions being rendered b y the Rev . Dr . Havroft , and the music b y Bro . Wykes . The ballot for the W . AL for the ensuing year resulted in the election of Bro . Weate , S . W ., by a very large majority .

bro . Stretton was unanimously re-elected to the office of Treasurer , anel rece ' ived the cordial thanks of the brethren feir his valuable services to the lodge , during the lengthened period of six years . Bros . Sculthorpe , J . AL McAllister , and P . A . Wykes , were appointed members of the :

Audit Committee . " Bro . George Toller , jun . M . O ., proposed that a Past AJaster ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Partridge , in tangible recognition of the admirable manner in which , on all iccasions he had conducted the ceremonies of ; his degree , and for his assiduity in the faithful lis ; harge of the responsible duties appertaining

to his exalted prsition . This most agreeable proposition was dul y seconded by Bro . Wearc , W . M , elect , and the brethren were deli ghted at being afforded such an opportunity of thus placing their " mark" on the " perfect work" of their esteemed W . AL on lii . s retirement . Bro . Stretton who is ever forward in a charitable cause , having generously undertaken to serve the eiffice of a

Steward fw the Boys' School , the usual subscription was unanimousl y voted towards the support of that Institution . The lodge was closed in ancient form .

REDRUTH . —Meridian Lodge ( No . 73 ) — The annual festival of the Aierieh ' au Mark Lodge , j N *« - 73 . was held at Redruth on Tuesday , the 28 th ult . at 5 . 30 , p . m . A goodl y number of the brethren were present , and almost to the stroke of the "half hour" the W . xM ., Bro . W .

Iregay teieik the chair , and having opened the lodge , called upon Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . M . 78 , Past Grand Warden of England , ifcc , to officiate as Alaster , advance the candidates , and iustal the W . AL elect , Bro . James H . Reynolds , S . W . Bro . Hughs , P . M . an then took the gavel

111 hand , and in his usuall y perfect anel impressive manner , advanced two candidates to the degree eil a Mark Alaster Mason , explaining the tools , emblems , ike , in full . Our well-known brother then gave a long address on Freemasonry , more particularly with reference to the- custom of

Mark Alasoury , tracing the marks in lodge books , actually now existing , fmni the sixteenth century , especiall y the records of the Lodge of Edinburgh from 1598 , and the Alark Book of the Lodge of Aberdeen from 1670 . He also referred in the most grateful manner to the kindness and

assistance rendered him in his Alasonic investigations by these two old lodges . Bro . Reynolds was then dul y installed , and appointed his officoers Bro . Tregary proposed that Bro . Thomas Solomon , J . P ., P . AL 78 , be elected an honorary member of the lod ge . As Prov . Grand Secretary

lie had visited the lodge that evening , and they weie glael to see him . Bro . Solomon , J . I ' ., suitably responded , anel thankeef the lodge for the intended honour , which lie would be proud in complying wilh , in conjunction with his friend Bio . Hii » han , who had hail a similar distinction

Ci-lileiliil iq . ai him : ¦<; i ; ie , ears since . 'Ihe leeige \\; r . thin closed , ami the- bivihrul adjourned leu ivfu .-sl . im 111 . The W . AL presided at the banquet , anel a most enjoyable evinim . was spent , Bros . P . W . Dal . h , f ' . A ' i . ; John IL . ckii ,-, P . M . j . F . Penrose , P . AL ; \ V . Tirgay , P . M .,- the

Rev . Dr . J . Bannisi , r , J . W . ; Janus Sims , S . W . ; and Bros . Wales , Kiitl . r , 'Jhomas , Martin , V . tllingioii , Cock e , ; , | „{)„ ., br . thien attending . I . ' io . Hughan . P . G . W ., vesu-. mded on b . half of the ( mnjul l . odge , anel Bro . . Solo mon , Prov G . Sec . for the Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall .

l {\ w . c .. \ Tv .. —H <> lnicsd < ilc Lodge ( No . 129 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge- " was held at the Royal , ' , ' ukl , ixamse . iae , on 'J / nirsilay last , the j . V'd of Ja . inar .. Bro . Lewis Finch , Pre . v . G . A 1 , i . rcasuicr , \ V .. ii .. Bro . T . 11 . Grove , Suowden .