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Reviews.
We are amused to find the Monde Ma ^ uiinitjite coming to the rescue of the " Grand Conseil , " but we are surprised at nothing . Apparently Bro . Grimau ^ e . does not yet realize that the Grand Lodge of England has nothing in this world to do with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
, or that they are two iinlepenelent bodies . Neither does he apparently value the honest utterance and manly indepenelcuce of the Fret-mason , a pure Cialt journal . But here we stop . The Monde Maconnii / ue is otherwise well worth reading .
BRIEF , VOL . II . Wc like this new volume of a well-known paper much , and we feci sure that Britf is destined to become a very successful venture . Lf short , it is always sweet ; anel if brevity be the soul of wit , Brief has countless claims to
commend jt to the artist , the student , the professional man , the " fellahs " we daily meet , who read little , and underbland less ; and , above all , to Ihe family circle . It is very good reading , and improves on longer acquaintance . Wc can honestly commend it .
SCOTTISH MASONIC CALENDAR FOR 1879 . A very useful and well-compiled little Look of Masonic information and reference . For Scottish Freemasons it must be often consulted and much valued .
VIVISECTION NECESSARY TO PHYSIOLOGICAL DISCOVERY . By E . WAR 11 . James Bums , 15 , Southampton-row . We never have read a publication with greater pain , and we may add loathing . It is simply a record of unjustititable experiments , morbid horrors , and , in our opinion ,
useless cruelty . lis moral appears to be that two American citizens have "done" Ihe police , Mr . Busk , and the Home Secretary . Let us hope that many of the state 111 aits in Ihe pami . hlt . 1 , especially as regards " squaring , " & c , must be taken " cum granosalis . " We cannot believe that medical science is advanced by such , to us revolting acls .
Consecration Of The St. Andrew's Mark Lodge, No. 237.
CONSECRATION OF THE St . ANDREW'S MARK LODGE , No . 237 .
The cere niuiiy ul consecration eif the above lodge look place on Wednesday , the 2 < jlh ult ., : it Ihe King ' s Head Hotel , Rochester , with the accustomed solemnities . There was ; i large attendance of brethren from all parts ol the Province of Kent , including many Provincial Grand
Officers . Bro . Ihe Hev . W . Sickleniore , I ' rov . Grand Master ior Kent , was ne . t able to be present , through indisposition , but we were glad lo learn that much interest had been taken in the formation of this new Mark lodge by the M . W . Grand Master , L 011 I Skelmersdale , who , although he could not attend personally , was represented by several of the Granel Officers . The Consecrating Officer was the
V . W . Bro . V . Binckes , P . G . W ., Grand Secretary ; assisted by V . W . Bro . D . Devvar , P . M . O ., Asst . Grand Secretary . The clergymen who took part in the mure solemn poition of the consecrating clinics were liro . the Hev . C . A . S'lbc , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; and Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , Past Prov . Grand Chap ' ain ; the latter delivering an eloquent and deeply lcarricil oration e > n Mark Masonry and
Us intimate connection with religion . At the conclusion of the ceremony of consecration , W . Bro . Capt . Georec Wattson , P . M ., G . J . D ., was installed as the First Worshipful Master of the St . Andrew ' s Lodge , 237 , under the registry of the Grand Lodge of England ; the following officers were then appointed , for the ensuing year : —Bros . T . S . Warne , S . W . ; T . Wyles ,
J . W . ; R . C . Burfield , M . O . j J . P . Griffin , S . O . ; J . Wjllmolt , J . O . ; Hev . T . Robinson , lion . Chap . ; T . Elliott , Sec . j Lewis H . Biggs Treas . ; Ashilown , S . D . ; W . Watson , I . D . ; Peufeilel " ; D . C . ; E . Barrell , I . G . ; and J . Oram , Tyler . Several brcthieii were then advanced lo the honourable degree of Mark Master Mason . The inaugurate baneiuet
subseeiucnlly took p lace at the same hotel , at which there was a large gathering of brethren . The usual loyal , Masonic , and other toasts were duly honoured , the enlire piocetdings of the day passing off in the most satisfactory manner . In honour of this occasion the Mayor , F . F .
Helsey , Kte | ., who is also the Constable eif Rochester Castle , gave permission for the city flag , as well as the flag eif the new lodge to be heiistcd upon the castle from the " Uunduiph " Tower , which act of kindness afforded much pleasure to the brethren fer the rcaely manner in which their application was granted .
Province Of Devon.
PROVINCE OF DEVON .
A largely-attended meeting of the officers of the Masonic lodges in Devon was held on Tueselay 21 st at Plymouth to consider the propriety of forming a fund for the clothing , educating , and esiablishing in life of the children of destitute or deceased brethren of the Province . Bio . L . P . Methani , D . P . G . M ., presided , it was
determined to establish a fund for the purpose named , and a 10111 miltce , representing various lodges in the province , was appuiuU-d to carry out the scheme , lo frame byelaws , lo call subscribers ' attention to the scheme , to reircive applications ol candidates , to call a meeting of life governors and subscribers within three months , to assist the trustees , and , if practical , to elect candidates . It may be addcel that subscribers will have one vote for every
live shillings subscribed , and . 1 contribution of five guineas annually will constitute a life governorship . The object of the scheme is to supplement the educational facilities of the London Masonic Schools by raising a fund for the education of chili ' rtn ill the province without removing them from their friends , and by Ibis means to help many children whom it would be impossible to get into the London Schools . 'J'he mcctiii >; wus vciy unanimous and liemty 011 the iiubjccl .
Supreme Grand Chapter.
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .
The Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England was holden on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' H all . The following companions were present : —Comps . S . Rawson , as Z . ; Capt . Piatt , as H . ; Capt . N . G . Philips' , as J . ; Jeihn Hervey , E . ; Erasmus WiUon , N . ; Col . Shadwcll H . Clcrke ,
P . S . ; Rev . C . W . Arnolei , 1 st A . S . ; Henry C . Tombs , 2 nd A . S . ; Jas . Lewis Thomas , Sword Bearer ; H . G . Bus . « , Standard Bearer ; Joshua Nunn , as Director of Ceremonies ; C . B . Payne , Janitor ; H . J . P . Dumas , E . S . Snell , Thomas Fenn , A . j . Duff Filer , Col . Creaton , James Glaisher , Peter de Lande Long , J . M . Case , John A . Rucktr , F . P . Morrell , Powell , Hyde PuUen , R . A . Grey , E . J . Barrow , C . F .
Hogard , H . C . Levander , H . A . . Dubois , Wm . Stephens , A . H . Tatlcrshall , M . D . Lccwenstark , J . W . Clever , E . II . Lelchwotth , J . W . Lambert , T . Massa , P . Wagner , W , Noak , F . G . Baker , E . II . Thiellay , Col . Somervillc Burney , W . H . Perryman , W . Dodd , D . M . Goss , Peter Robinson , John J . Pakcs , Charles Hudson , E . I . B .
Bumtead , and H . Massey ( i'Vee'iiiasoit . ) After the minutes of last Quarterl y Convocation in November had been read by Comp . Hervey , E ., and confirmed , the Report of the Committee of General Purposes was , on the motion of Col . Creaton , President , seconded by Comp . F . P . Morrell , taken as read , and ordered to be received and entereel nn the minutes .
On the motion of Col . Creaton , seconded by Comp K P . Morrell , the Grand Chapter adopted the recommendation of the Committee and granteel the prayers of the following petitions : — 1 st . From Comps . Henry Franccas Z ., John We rdsworth
as H ., Mark Potter as J ., and six others , for a chapter tc be attached to the Sinceiity Lodge , No . 1019 , Wakefield , to be called the Sincerity Chapter , and to meet at the Freemasons' Hall , Wakefield , in the West Rieling , of Yorkshire .
2 nd . From Comps . Joseph Nicholson as < c ., Peter de Egglesfield Collin as H ., Thomas Mandle as J ., and eight others for a chapter to be attached to the Perseverance Lodge , No . 371 , Maiypoit , to be called the Nicholson Chapter , and to meet at the Freemasons' Hall , Maiyporl , in the county of Cumberland . 3 rd . From Comps . Walter Wellsmaii as / ., Heniy
Waelhani Dal wood as II , John Heniy Dodson as J ., and six others lor a chapter lo be attached lo the : St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , No . 1589 , Loudon , to be calk-el the St . Dunstan ' s Chapter , anel to meet at Atielei ton's Hotel , Flecl-strett , in the city of London . Permission was also granted lo the 1 lency Chapter , No . 1260 , to change ils name to the "John Hervey
Chapter , " following the permission alreaely given to the " Hervey Lodge" to change ils name to that of the "John Hervey Lodge . " Col . Creaton then read the following paragraph of the Committee's report : — The Committee regret to report the lamented deaths of Comp . Benjamin Head , Past Sword Bearer , an
appointed Member of the Grand Chapter Committee-, which occurred on the 24 th Decem b er , and of Comp . John Boyd , P . Z ., No . 145 , an elected Member of the Committee , which occurred on the 30 th December , in whose place Grand Chapter will have to proceed to the election ot some other companion . Comp . Rawson then rose and said—Companions , I am
sure you will all join with mein afeelingof regret at the death of these two companion 0 . I do not know whether 1 shall be in order in proposing from the chair thatourregreisbe expressed in this Grand Chapter ; but I am certain , if I am not out of order , this Grand Chapter will agree most cordially in my own expression anil wish , that the minutes of
Grand Chapter should recoid our regret at the death ol two companions so highly respected as our Comps . Benj . Head and John Boyd . I will , therefore , move " That the regret of Grand Chapter for the death of Comps . Head and Boyd be recorded on the minutes ot Grand Chapter . " Col . Creaton—I shall have eieat pleasure in
seconding it . Comp . John A . Rucker , P . Soj ., thought that a letter ol condolence should be written to . the relatives of the deceased companions . Col . Cieaton said this was not necessary . Comp . S . Rawson afterwards announced that the M . E . Z . had appointed Comp . A . J . Duff Filer on the Committee
in place of the late Comp . Head . Comp . William Stephens was elected in the place of the late Comp . John Boyd . Col . Creaton , said he had received a note from Comp . S . Leith Tomkins , the son of ihe late Comp . Samuel Tomkins , Grand Treasurer , informing him that the balance due to Grand Chapter by the Grand Treasurer at the failure of the late firm of Messrs . Willis , Percival , and Co .,
bankers , had been paid in full from his late father ' s private estate that day . ( Applause ) . Grand Chapter was then closed . [ We understand thai the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys have also received in full , from the private estate of the late Grand Ticasurer , the balance due to them by the failure of the bank in which he was a partner . ]
MASONIC SONGS . —A selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post-free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office
order value 3 s . 3 d . *—Anvr . The consecration of the Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , will take place on Monday next , at Freemasons ' Hal ) , Great Queen-slrcet . The Consecrating and Installing Officer will be Bio . John Hervey , Grand Sccrctaiy .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart occupied the chair , and tiiere were likewise present , Bros , the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . ; C . J . Perceval , A . Tisley , A . Durrant , S . Rosenthal , J . G . Chancellor , f .
M . Doscll , F . Adlard , H . T . Thompson , W . F . C . Moutrie , Richard Tyrrell , W . Paas . W . Roebuck , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason . ) The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Binckes announced the death of Bro . Bcnj . Head and Bro . John Boyd . Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford then said that he
thought it would ill become the brethren , considering the long anil valuable services of Bros . Head and Boyd to the Institution and to Masonry generally , and the high respect in which they were held by the whole of the Craft , if they separateel without recording an expression of their deep regret at the loss they had sustained by the death of these old and valuable friends . He would , therefore , move "That
an expression of the deep regret of the brethren at the death of Bros . Benj . Heael and John Boyd be entered on the minutes of this day's proceedings . " The motion was seconded by Bro . S . Rosenthal , and carried . On the motion of Bro . W . F . C . Moutrie , seconded by Bro . A . Durrant , the Secretary was directed to write a
letter of condolence to Bro . A . II . Diaper , the grandson of Bro . Benj . Head , and to Bro . Jermyn Boyd , the son of Bro . John Boyd . The report of the Audit Committee was read and passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . One candidate was placed on the October election list , and one other was deferred .
An application was read from a former pupil for assistance to enable him to go -to fhc Military College at Sandhurst , his own friends be ing about to raise some ol the necessary funds . As the Committee can only do this to the amount of £ 20 , and this pupil had already received
the usual outfit of £ 5 , the Secretary was directed to ascertain whether there was a reasonable prospect of the friends of the pupil making up the whole of the difference between the £ 15 and the reeiuisite sum , and if so , that a further application shoulel be made lo the Committee . The Committee then adjourned .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Freemasons ot Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was held at the Assembly Rooms , Aldershor , on Friday , the 31 st ult . Present : —Comps . W . W . Beach , M . P ., the M . E . Prov .
G . Superintendent ; W . Hickman , H . ; H . Cawte , J . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , S . E . ; R . L . Loveland , S . N . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . S . ; M . E . Frost , Treas . ; J . W . Wilmott , Std . Br . j C . B . Whitcomb , D . C . ; R . Osborne , O . ; C . W . Arnold , Z . 111 , 95 , G . A . S ., and Prov . G . J . Surrey ; J . Cawley Eager , 1 = 195 , P . G . A . S . ; W . A . S . Elliot , S . G . Kirchhosser , 859 ; W . ' Payne , w , P . P . G . Std . B . ; G . F . Lancaster , 487 , P . P . G . A . S . ; R . Eve , 721 , P . P . G . J . ; S . Cole , Z . 72 ^ P .
Benham , P . S . 723 ; J . S . Hickley , P Z . 723 j H . Hacker , P . Z . 723 : S . T . Smith , S . E . 723 ; J . Harrison , P . Z . 804 , P . P . G . S . B . j E . E . Street , S . E . 804 ; T . Francis , 804 ; F . Powell , S . N . 903 , and other companions . The P . G . Treasurer , M . E . Comp . M . E . Frost , having produced his accounts , showing a satisfactory balance in hand of over X'Go , was unanimously re-elected , and the Auditing Committee were instructed to report as lo the amount which shoulel be subscribed to the Masonic
Charities . The Prov . Grand Superintendent invested his officers as follows : — Comp . W . Hickman , 394 Prov . G . H . ,, G . F . Lancaster , 487 Prov . G . J . ,, | . E . Le Feuvre , 394 Prov . G . S . E . „ H . Hacker , 723 Prov . G . S . N .
„ S . Cole , 723 Prov . G . P . S . „ J . Harrison , 804 Prov . G . 1 st A . S . „ W . Payne , 342 Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . „ M . E . Frost , 487 Prov . G . Treas . „ R . Osborne , 4 87 Prov . G . Reg . „ T . Benham , 723 Prov . G . S . B . „ E . E . Street , 804 Prov . G . St . B .
„ F . Powell , 903 Prov . G . D . C . „ R . Ostorne , 487 Prov . G . O . " J' ?' S ? , ' i ° I Prov . G . Janitors , „ J . Exell , 487 )
and on appointing Comp . Hacker , Scribe N ., in the name of the Panmure Chapter presented him with a handsome jewel , which hail been subscribed for by the members of his chapter , in recognition of his very valuable services in the Order . The companions afterwards adjourned to the Wellington Hotel , where a liist-ratc dinner was provided .
The Liverpool Masonic Hall Committee.
THE LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL COMMITTEE .
The annual general meeting of the above-named committee was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liver - pool , on Friday evening , the 24 th inst . Bro . R . Wylic ,
P . P . G . S . D ., Chairman , presided . Bro . Councillor Lunt , P . M . 823 occupied the vice-chair , and there was a numerous gatheiing of members . The minutes of the previous Quarterly General Committee and of the several meetings of the House Committee were icad by the Honoiaiy Sccictaiy ( Bio . J . T , -
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Reviews.
We are amused to find the Monde Ma ^ uiinitjite coming to the rescue of the " Grand Conseil , " but we are surprised at nothing . Apparently Bro . Grimau ^ e . does not yet realize that the Grand Lodge of England has nothing in this world to do with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
, or that they are two iinlepenelent bodies . Neither does he apparently value the honest utterance and manly indepenelcuce of the Fret-mason , a pure Cialt journal . But here we stop . The Monde Maconnii / ue is otherwise well worth reading .
BRIEF , VOL . II . Wc like this new volume of a well-known paper much , and we feci sure that Britf is destined to become a very successful venture . Lf short , it is always sweet ; anel if brevity be the soul of wit , Brief has countless claims to
commend jt to the artist , the student , the professional man , the " fellahs " we daily meet , who read little , and underbland less ; and , above all , to Ihe family circle . It is very good reading , and improves on longer acquaintance . Wc can honestly commend it .
SCOTTISH MASONIC CALENDAR FOR 1879 . A very useful and well-compiled little Look of Masonic information and reference . For Scottish Freemasons it must be often consulted and much valued .
VIVISECTION NECESSARY TO PHYSIOLOGICAL DISCOVERY . By E . WAR 11 . James Bums , 15 , Southampton-row . We never have read a publication with greater pain , and we may add loathing . It is simply a record of unjustititable experiments , morbid horrors , and , in our opinion ,
useless cruelty . lis moral appears to be that two American citizens have "done" Ihe police , Mr . Busk , and the Home Secretary . Let us hope that many of the state 111 aits in Ihe pami . hlt . 1 , especially as regards " squaring , " & c , must be taken " cum granosalis . " We cannot believe that medical science is advanced by such , to us revolting acls .
Consecration Of The St. Andrew's Mark Lodge, No. 237.
CONSECRATION OF THE St . ANDREW'S MARK LODGE , No . 237 .
The cere niuiiy ul consecration eif the above lodge look place on Wednesday , the 2 < jlh ult ., : it Ihe King ' s Head Hotel , Rochester , with the accustomed solemnities . There was ; i large attendance of brethren from all parts ol the Province of Kent , including many Provincial Grand
Officers . Bro . Ihe Hev . W . Sickleniore , I ' rov . Grand Master ior Kent , was ne . t able to be present , through indisposition , but we were glad lo learn that much interest had been taken in the formation of this new Mark lodge by the M . W . Grand Master , L 011 I Skelmersdale , who , although he could not attend personally , was represented by several of the Granel Officers . The Consecrating Officer was the
V . W . Bro . V . Binckes , P . G . W ., Grand Secretary ; assisted by V . W . Bro . D . Devvar , P . M . O ., Asst . Grand Secretary . The clergymen who took part in the mure solemn poition of the consecrating clinics were liro . the Hev . C . A . S'lbc , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; and Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , Past Prov . Grand Chap ' ain ; the latter delivering an eloquent and deeply lcarricil oration e > n Mark Masonry and
Us intimate connection with religion . At the conclusion of the ceremony of consecration , W . Bro . Capt . Georec Wattson , P . M ., G . J . D ., was installed as the First Worshipful Master of the St . Andrew ' s Lodge , 237 , under the registry of the Grand Lodge of England ; the following officers were then appointed , for the ensuing year : —Bros . T . S . Warne , S . W . ; T . Wyles ,
J . W . ; R . C . Burfield , M . O . j J . P . Griffin , S . O . ; J . Wjllmolt , J . O . ; Hev . T . Robinson , lion . Chap . ; T . Elliott , Sec . j Lewis H . Biggs Treas . ; Ashilown , S . D . ; W . Watson , I . D . ; Peufeilel " ; D . C . ; E . Barrell , I . G . ; and J . Oram , Tyler . Several brcthieii were then advanced lo the honourable degree of Mark Master Mason . The inaugurate baneiuet
subseeiucnlly took p lace at the same hotel , at which there was a large gathering of brethren . The usual loyal , Masonic , and other toasts were duly honoured , the enlire piocetdings of the day passing off in the most satisfactory manner . In honour of this occasion the Mayor , F . F .
Helsey , Kte | ., who is also the Constable eif Rochester Castle , gave permission for the city flag , as well as the flag eif the new lodge to be heiistcd upon the castle from the " Uunduiph " Tower , which act of kindness afforded much pleasure to the brethren fer the rcaely manner in which their application was granted .
Province Of Devon.
PROVINCE OF DEVON .
A largely-attended meeting of the officers of the Masonic lodges in Devon was held on Tueselay 21 st at Plymouth to consider the propriety of forming a fund for the clothing , educating , and esiablishing in life of the children of destitute or deceased brethren of the Province . Bio . L . P . Methani , D . P . G . M ., presided , it was
determined to establish a fund for the purpose named , and a 10111 miltce , representing various lodges in the province , was appuiuU-d to carry out the scheme , lo frame byelaws , lo call subscribers ' attention to the scheme , to reircive applications ol candidates , to call a meeting of life governors and subscribers within three months , to assist the trustees , and , if practical , to elect candidates . It may be addcel that subscribers will have one vote for every
live shillings subscribed , and . 1 contribution of five guineas annually will constitute a life governorship . The object of the scheme is to supplement the educational facilities of the London Masonic Schools by raising a fund for the education of chili ' rtn ill the province without removing them from their friends , and by Ibis means to help many children whom it would be impossible to get into the London Schools . 'J'he mcctiii >; wus vciy unanimous and liemty 011 the iiubjccl .
Supreme Grand Chapter.
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .
The Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England was holden on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' H all . The following companions were present : —Comps . S . Rawson , as Z . ; Capt . Piatt , as H . ; Capt . N . G . Philips' , as J . ; Jeihn Hervey , E . ; Erasmus WiUon , N . ; Col . Shadwcll H . Clcrke ,
P . S . ; Rev . C . W . Arnolei , 1 st A . S . ; Henry C . Tombs , 2 nd A . S . ; Jas . Lewis Thomas , Sword Bearer ; H . G . Bus . « , Standard Bearer ; Joshua Nunn , as Director of Ceremonies ; C . B . Payne , Janitor ; H . J . P . Dumas , E . S . Snell , Thomas Fenn , A . j . Duff Filer , Col . Creaton , James Glaisher , Peter de Lande Long , J . M . Case , John A . Rucktr , F . P . Morrell , Powell , Hyde PuUen , R . A . Grey , E . J . Barrow , C . F .
Hogard , H . C . Levander , H . A . . Dubois , Wm . Stephens , A . H . Tatlcrshall , M . D . Lccwenstark , J . W . Clever , E . II . Lelchwotth , J . W . Lambert , T . Massa , P . Wagner , W , Noak , F . G . Baker , E . II . Thiellay , Col . Somervillc Burney , W . H . Perryman , W . Dodd , D . M . Goss , Peter Robinson , John J . Pakcs , Charles Hudson , E . I . B .
Bumtead , and H . Massey ( i'Vee'iiiasoit . ) After the minutes of last Quarterl y Convocation in November had been read by Comp . Hervey , E ., and confirmed , the Report of the Committee of General Purposes was , on the motion of Col . Creaton , President , seconded by Comp . F . P . Morrell , taken as read , and ordered to be received and entereel nn the minutes .
On the motion of Col . Creaton , seconded by Comp K P . Morrell , the Grand Chapter adopted the recommendation of the Committee and granteel the prayers of the following petitions : — 1 st . From Comps . Henry Franccas Z ., John We rdsworth
as H ., Mark Potter as J ., and six others , for a chapter tc be attached to the Sinceiity Lodge , No . 1019 , Wakefield , to be called the Sincerity Chapter , and to meet at the Freemasons' Hall , Wakefield , in the West Rieling , of Yorkshire .
2 nd . From Comps . Joseph Nicholson as < c ., Peter de Egglesfield Collin as H ., Thomas Mandle as J ., and eight others for a chapter to be attached to the Perseverance Lodge , No . 371 , Maiypoit , to be called the Nicholson Chapter , and to meet at the Freemasons' Hall , Maiyporl , in the county of Cumberland . 3 rd . From Comps . Walter Wellsmaii as / ., Heniy
Waelhani Dal wood as II , John Heniy Dodson as J ., and six others lor a chapter lo be attached lo the : St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , No . 1589 , Loudon , to be calk-el the St . Dunstan ' s Chapter , anel to meet at Atielei ton's Hotel , Flecl-strett , in the city of London . Permission was also granted lo the 1 lency Chapter , No . 1260 , to change ils name to the "John Hervey
Chapter , " following the permission alreaely given to the " Hervey Lodge" to change ils name to that of the "John Hervey Lodge . " Col . Creaton then read the following paragraph of the Committee's report : — The Committee regret to report the lamented deaths of Comp . Benjamin Head , Past Sword Bearer , an
appointed Member of the Grand Chapter Committee-, which occurred on the 24 th Decem b er , and of Comp . John Boyd , P . Z ., No . 145 , an elected Member of the Committee , which occurred on the 30 th December , in whose place Grand Chapter will have to proceed to the election ot some other companion . Comp . Rawson then rose and said—Companions , I am
sure you will all join with mein afeelingof regret at the death of these two companion 0 . I do not know whether 1 shall be in order in proposing from the chair thatourregreisbe expressed in this Grand Chapter ; but I am certain , if I am not out of order , this Grand Chapter will agree most cordially in my own expression anil wish , that the minutes of
Grand Chapter should recoid our regret at the death ol two companions so highly respected as our Comps . Benj . Head and John Boyd . I will , therefore , move " That the regret of Grand Chapter for the death of Comps . Head and Boyd be recorded on the minutes ot Grand Chapter . " Col . Creaton—I shall have eieat pleasure in
seconding it . Comp . John A . Rucker , P . Soj ., thought that a letter ol condolence should be written to . the relatives of the deceased companions . Col . Cieaton said this was not necessary . Comp . S . Rawson afterwards announced that the M . E . Z . had appointed Comp . A . J . Duff Filer on the Committee
in place of the late Comp . Head . Comp . William Stephens was elected in the place of the late Comp . John Boyd . Col . Creaton , said he had received a note from Comp . S . Leith Tomkins , the son of ihe late Comp . Samuel Tomkins , Grand Treasurer , informing him that the balance due to Grand Chapter by the Grand Treasurer at the failure of the late firm of Messrs . Willis , Percival , and Co .,
bankers , had been paid in full from his late father ' s private estate that day . ( Applause ) . Grand Chapter was then closed . [ We understand thai the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys have also received in full , from the private estate of the late Grand Ticasurer , the balance due to them by the failure of the bank in which he was a partner . ]
MASONIC SONGS . —A selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post-free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office
order value 3 s . 3 d . *—Anvr . The consecration of the Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , will take place on Monday next , at Freemasons ' Hal ) , Great Queen-slrcet . The Consecrating and Installing Officer will be Bio . John Hervey , Grand Sccrctaiy .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart occupied the chair , and tiiere were likewise present , Bros , the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . ; C . J . Perceval , A . Tisley , A . Durrant , S . Rosenthal , J . G . Chancellor , f .
M . Doscll , F . Adlard , H . T . Thompson , W . F . C . Moutrie , Richard Tyrrell , W . Paas . W . Roebuck , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Freemason . ) The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Binckes announced the death of Bro . Bcnj . Head and Bro . John Boyd . Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford then said that he
thought it would ill become the brethren , considering the long anil valuable services of Bros . Head and Boyd to the Institution and to Masonry generally , and the high respect in which they were held by the whole of the Craft , if they separateel without recording an expression of their deep regret at the loss they had sustained by the death of these old and valuable friends . He would , therefore , move "That
an expression of the deep regret of the brethren at the death of Bros . Benj . Heael and John Boyd be entered on the minutes of this day's proceedings . " The motion was seconded by Bro . S . Rosenthal , and carried . On the motion of Bro . W . F . C . Moutrie , seconded by Bro . A . Durrant , the Secretary was directed to write a
letter of condolence to Bro . A . II . Diaper , the grandson of Bro . Benj . Head , and to Bro . Jermyn Boyd , the son of Bro . John Boyd . The report of the Audit Committee was read and passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . One candidate was placed on the October election list , and one other was deferred .
An application was read from a former pupil for assistance to enable him to go -to fhc Military College at Sandhurst , his own friends be ing about to raise some ol the necessary funds . As the Committee can only do this to the amount of £ 20 , and this pupil had already received
the usual outfit of £ 5 , the Secretary was directed to ascertain whether there was a reasonable prospect of the friends of the pupil making up the whole of the difference between the £ 15 and the reeiuisite sum , and if so , that a further application shoulel be made lo the Committee . The Committee then adjourned .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Freemasons ot Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was held at the Assembly Rooms , Aldershor , on Friday , the 31 st ult . Present : —Comps . W . W . Beach , M . P ., the M . E . Prov .
G . Superintendent ; W . Hickman , H . ; H . Cawte , J . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , S . E . ; R . L . Loveland , S . N . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . S . ; M . E . Frost , Treas . ; J . W . Wilmott , Std . Br . j C . B . Whitcomb , D . C . ; R . Osborne , O . ; C . W . Arnold , Z . 111 , 95 , G . A . S ., and Prov . G . J . Surrey ; J . Cawley Eager , 1 = 195 , P . G . A . S . ; W . A . S . Elliot , S . G . Kirchhosser , 859 ; W . ' Payne , w , P . P . G . Std . B . ; G . F . Lancaster , 487 , P . P . G . A . S . ; R . Eve , 721 , P . P . G . J . ; S . Cole , Z . 72 ^ P .
Benham , P . S . 723 ; J . S . Hickley , P Z . 723 j H . Hacker , P . Z . 723 : S . T . Smith , S . E . 723 ; J . Harrison , P . Z . 804 , P . P . G . S . B . j E . E . Street , S . E . 804 ; T . Francis , 804 ; F . Powell , S . N . 903 , and other companions . The P . G . Treasurer , M . E . Comp . M . E . Frost , having produced his accounts , showing a satisfactory balance in hand of over X'Go , was unanimously re-elected , and the Auditing Committee were instructed to report as lo the amount which shoulel be subscribed to the Masonic
Charities . The Prov . Grand Superintendent invested his officers as follows : — Comp . W . Hickman , 394 Prov . G . H . ,, G . F . Lancaster , 487 Prov . G . J . ,, | . E . Le Feuvre , 394 Prov . G . S . E . „ H . Hacker , 723 Prov . G . S . N .
„ S . Cole , 723 Prov . G . P . S . „ J . Harrison , 804 Prov . G . 1 st A . S . „ W . Payne , 342 Prov . G . 2 nd A . S . „ M . E . Frost , 487 Prov . G . Treas . „ R . Osborne , 4 87 Prov . G . Reg . „ T . Benham , 723 Prov . G . S . B . „ E . E . Street , 804 Prov . G . St . B .
„ F . Powell , 903 Prov . G . D . C . „ R . Ostorne , 487 Prov . G . O . " J' ?' S ? , ' i ° I Prov . G . Janitors , „ J . Exell , 487 )
and on appointing Comp . Hacker , Scribe N ., in the name of the Panmure Chapter presented him with a handsome jewel , which hail been subscribed for by the members of his chapter , in recognition of his very valuable services in the Order . The companions afterwards adjourned to the Wellington Hotel , where a liist-ratc dinner was provided .
The Liverpool Masonic Hall Committee.
THE LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL COMMITTEE .
The annual general meeting of the above-named committee was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liver - pool , on Friday evening , the 24 th inst . Bro . R . Wylic ,
P . P . G . S . D ., Chairman , presided . Bro . Councillor Lunt , P . M . 823 occupied the vice-chair , and there was a numerous gatheiing of members . The minutes of the previous Quarterly General Committee and of the several meetings of the House Committee were icad by the Honoiaiy Sccictaiy ( Bio . J . T , -