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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Timio LECTURE . , st Section Bro . Carter , W . M . 212 and ^ lpl - , c' ^ - o „ , Farwig , S . W . 1 S 0 .
ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 . )—The Fifteen Sections were worked in this lodge of instruction , held at the Berkeley Arms , John-street , Beike ' . ey-square , on the 3 rd i ,, « t The Sections were woiked by the following Past Mas-Jers Bros . J . L . Conlton , P . M ., W . M .-, J . Bley , P . M ., S . W . ; A . Bailield , P . M ., J . W . ; T . Sedgwick , P . M . Sec .
FIRST LECTURE . , i , t Section Bro . Sedgwick , P . M . 180 . And „ » Baker , P . M . 733 . " l T . Swallow , P . M . 3 82 . \\ h Barfield , P . M . 511 . A ,, „ Cameron , P . M . 180 . 6 th Read , P . M . ii . rt | , , Watts , P . M . 1201 .
Sucrose LECTURE . , st Section Bro . Stuart , P . M . 141 . 2 nd B . krr , P . M . 753-, rtl „ „ Coultoii , P . M . 382 . ith , Arden , P . M . Sii . sth .. Bky , P . M . 25 .
Tiuuu LECTURE . , st Section Bro . McLoud , P . M . 1612 . 2 nd „ ,. Read , P . M . 511 . 3 rd „ .. Woodstock , P . M . 749 . WANDS"WORTHLODGE ( NO . IO 44 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth . The following
brethren were present : —Bros . H . R . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . G . Carter , P . M . ; W . J , Huntle } , John Frost , F . Reed , G . Howick , J . Featherstone , P . V . Denham , John Sanders , Newens , J . G . Jones , and H . S . Lee ( visitor ) , J . J . Holland , and A . A . Denham . Bro Carter , P . M ., as theW . M .,
proved himself thoroughly efficient in the ritual . Bro . Featherstone went through the ceremony of being initiated . Bro . Lee was passed , and Bro . Jones raised . Bro . Holland proposed , Bro . Featherstone seconded , and it was unanimouly carried , " that Bros . J . G . Jones and H . S . Lee be elected as members of this lodge of instruc ion .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual convocation of this flourishing chapter was held on Friday , the ist inst ., in the Freemasons' Hal ) , Collegc-stret t . There were present Comps . XV . Sandwith , M . E . Z . ; Dr . E . W . Henry , H . ; W . F . Lamonby , J ., P . G . Swd . Br . ( Freemason ); J . Barr , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; E . Tyson , Scribe E ;;
J . Rothery , P . S .,- W . F . Hunter , ist Asst . S . ; F . Hodgson , Steward ; J . S . Braithwaite , D . C ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor ; J . J . Atkinson , Dr . Dick , J . W . Young , T . B . Roxby , J . Cooper , J . J . Covcrdalc , G . Glass , G . Sparrow , J . Spittal , W . Armstrong , J . R . Banks , J . S . Wilson , J . T Ray , W . Pagen , T . Mandle , T . Atkinson , G . T . Archibald , W . B . Cowman , and J . G . Miles . There was one
visitor , Comp . G . Dalrymple , Nithisdale Chapter , No . 52 , Thornhill , N . B . Considering that there aie nearly a hundred members on the roll , the muster was only small , but a number of companions sent apologies , whilst it may be added that the town of Whitehaven , like dozens of others on the same day , was in the throes of a municipal electoral contest . The chapter was opened shortly after
two o'clock by the Principals , Comp . Barr officiating as H ., in the temporary absence of Comp . Dr . Henry . Theie were three candidates ballotted for exaltation , viz ., Bros . Edward Clarke , P . M . 1267 , Egremont , P . G . J . D . ; John Casson , 119 , Whitehaven ; and W . Holloway , 119 . Three others had been previously balloted for ; Bros . Dr . Dodgson , P . M . 1002 , Cockeimouth , P . P . G . J . D . ; Captn . Sewell ,
S . W . 1002 ; and W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . Org . Of these were present Bros . Capt . Sewell , Clarke , Casson , and Holloway , and they were duly exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A . M ., by the M . E . Z . The historical , symbolical , and mystical lectures were delivered respectively by Comps . Lamonby , Sandwith , and Birr . The Scribe E . read the balance sheet for the past twelve months ,
which showed a balance £ 48 odd to the credit of the chapter , and the same was adopted unanimously . The Installing Principal of the day was then announced . M . E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z . 148 , Elias Ashmole Chapter , Warrington , and Kendal Castle Chapter , 129 , P . G . Scribe N ., Cumberland and Westmorland , P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire . The three Principals elect were severally
installed in their chairs by Comp . Bowes , in his usual finished and impressive manner , viz .: — Comps . Dr . Henry , M . E . Z . -, W . F . Lamonby , H . ; E . Tyson , J . The other ofiicers invested were : — Comps . J . M'Kelvic , Treasurer ; J . Rothesay , Scribe E . ; T . Dixon , Scribe N . ; T . Atkinson , ' '• S . ; W . B . Cowman , 1 st Asst . S . ; J . T . Ray , 2 nd Asst . S- ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor . On the proclamation being put , the sum of five guineas was voted to the Masonic
Benevolent Fund . Comp . Dalrymple , Nithisdale Chapter , 1 hornhill , N . B . ; was proposed and seconded as a joining member of this chapter . After a vote of thanks to Comp . Bowes , the Installing Principal , the chapter was closed in solemn form . An adjournment was then made to the banqueting room , where a substantial repast was spread . The M . E . Z . Dr . Henry presided , and after dinner , two hours were very harmoniously spent in song , toast , and sentiment .
WIGTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 327 ) . — 1 he annual convocation of this old established chapter was held on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Lion and Lamb Hotel , Wigton . The members present were Comp . H . Bewes , M . E . Z . ; J . Gardiner , H . ; Jos . Pearson , J . ; W . H . Woodless , Scribe E . ; J . Lazenby , Scribe N . ; and others ,
Royal Arch.
After the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , the installation of Principals was proceeded with , and the impressive ceremony was , as usual , mo ; -t effectively performed by M . E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z . 14 8 , Elias Ashmole Chapter , Warrington , P . G . Scribe N . Cumberland and Westmorland . The new Principals were Comps . J . Gardner , M . E . Z . ; Joseph Prarson , H .-, and
W . H . Hoodless , J . ; whilst the other officers invested were Comps . J . Lazouby , Scribe E . ; VV . J . Carrick , Scribe N . ( by proxy , he being very ill ) ; H . Bewes , P . Z . . Treas ; J , Rbinson , P . S . ; and J . Richardsoi , P . Z ., Janitor . After the chapter was closed , the companions proceeded to join
the funeral of their late lamented Comp . John Lemon , P . Z ., of whom an obituary will be found in another column . Luncheon was subsequently partaken of at the Lion and Limb , but there were no toasts , and all passed off in solemn silence , as befitted the obsequies of so old and revered a member of the chapter as the late Comp . Lemon .
NOTTINGHAM . —Abbey Chapter ( No . 47 ) . —This old chapter held a meeting on Tuesday , the 29 th of October , at the Exchange Rooms . The companions present were Comps . C . B . Truman , M . E . Z . -, til . Vowles , P . Z ., acting H ,- C . G . Wragg , P . Z ., acting J . ; H . R . Hatherley , P . S . ; J . Comyn , P . Z ., and others . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . The
M . E . Z . then exalted , with the assistance of the two Principals , Bros . Marx , Lodge 1435 ; Norris and Gilbert , Lodge 47 , in a most impressive manner . There being no other businessfthe chapter having been closed in ancient form , the companions sat down to an excellent supper at the Maypole Hotel , after which the usual Royal Arch toasts weie given , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
EZRA CHAPTER . ( No . 1489 ) . —Held at the Metropolitan Asylum , Balls Pond-road , on Friday , Nov . ist . The chapter was opened and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The companions present were J . E . Walford , M . E . Z . ; W . Stephens , P . Z ., H . ; F . H . Miller , J . ; T . Dixon , Scribe E . ; J . High , Scribe N . ; J . Garjen , P . S . ; W . GrUt , F . A . S . ; E . Bishop , S . A . S . ; W .
Gray , VV . J . Brewster , G . Haynes , and visitor' !' . B . Yeoman . The ballot was taken for Bro . Hawthorn ; thc ceremony of exaltation was then solemly performed in a most impressive manner by Comp . W . Stevens , assisted by the various officers , and Bro Hawthorn was then admitted into Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Brewster proposed Bro . N . Elam , of the Fitzroy Lodge 5 69 , for exaltation at the next meeting ,
seconded by Comp . Haynes . The chapter was then closed and adjourned till ist Friday in January , and the companions sat down to refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent round the festive board , Comp Walford , M . E . Z ., giving thc Masonic toasts in his usual hearty manner , and several songs were sang by Comps . Walfoid , Stephens and Dixon .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
CHESTER . —Grosvenor Encampment . —The members of the above encampment met at the Grosvenor Hotel , on Saturday , 26 th ult ., amongst the kni ghts present being Sir Knights C . Chandos Pole , P . G . Capt . of England ; Henry Bailey , Sub-Prior of Cheshire , P . G . Expert England ; Major Horner , P . G . Capt . of Lines England ; P . E . C . Jacques de Molay , Lane ; Wm . Ashley Clayton ,
P . G . Prelate Cheshire ; Dr . Spratly , P . G . Marshal Cheshire ; J . A . Hall , P . E . C . J acques de Molay ; S . Forrest , Jacques de Molay , and others . The encampment was opened by Sir Knt . E . Friend , E . C , and after the usual routine business , Comps . Marquis and F . A . Dickson were duly installed into the Order . Sir Knt . Dr . Spratly then impressively installed Sir Knt . Friend ' s successor as EC , Sir Knt .
Thorburn , who appointed his officers as follow : —Sir Knts . Friend , P . E . C ; J . H . Birley , Prelate ; Townsend , Constable ; Vandeikiste , Marshal ; W . C . Deeley , Treasurer ; Stevenson , Reg . ; Horner , Almoner ; H . C . Lisle , Expert j Milner , Capt . of Lines ; Sutton , ist Standard Bearer ; Fischer , 2 nd Standard Bearer ; Frater Holloway , Equerry . The knights then partook of the bread of plenty and the cup of cheerfulness .
Dramatic Notes.
DRAMATIC NOTES .
COVENT GARDEN THEATRE . —Mr . Raphael Roche . —This talented young gentleman made his debut as a Pianist on Thursday week at M . Riviere ' s Promenade Concerts . The piece he selected for his first appearance was Sidney Smith ' s " Marche des Tambours" which was executed with force and facility , to the unanimous recall
of the audience he replied by playing one of Chopin's Valses . Mr . Roche is the grandsoi of Moschcles , the great musical composer , and the talent he has inherited bids fair to place him high in his profession . ST . GEORGE'S HALL , W . —On Saturday last Bro . George E , Fairchild gave another of his Readings from the Poets and Humorists . The audience on this occasion
was both numerous and appreciative . Our brother's talents have already been favourably noticed in our columns . The programme was long and versertile j " The Burial March of Lord Dundee , " by Professor Aytoun , was rendered in a masterly manner . "A Visit to Niagara , " by Mark Twain , was given with good humour , as also the " Great Winglebury Duel , " and " Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness , " by Dickens were hig hly appreciated . "Tne
Little Hero , " by Arthur Matthison ( first time of reading ) was delivered with much feeling . " The Stroller ' s Story , " ( also first reading ) was rendered with great power . Last but not least" Floating a Finance , " by L . Moseley , was read with excellent spirit , and the laughter which this reading drew forth , induces us to believe that none of the numerous audience are shareholders in the City of Glasgow Bank .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
A Quait rly Communication of the Grand Lod _ . e of Scotland was held in Freemasons' Hall yesterday afternoonthe Grand Master Mason , Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , Birt ., on the throne . Bros . F . A . Barrow , Senior Grand Warden , and Lcrd Inverurie , Junior Grand Warden , were in their respective places . The other Grand office-bearers
present were : —The Earl of Rosslyn , Past Grand Master ; Colonel Campbell of Blythswood , Substitute Grand Master ; Br s . D . Murray Lyjn , Grand Secretary ; David Kinnear , Grand Cashier ; Rev . A . Thomson Grant , Grand Chaplain , R . F . Shaw Stewart , Senior Grand Deacon ; Wm . Hay ; Architect to Grand Lodge ; Thomas Halket , Grand Biblebearer ; John Coghill . Grand Director of Ceremonies ; G .
F . R . Colt , Grand Sword-bearer ; C . W . Maxall Miiller , Grand Director of Music ; Robert Davidson , Grand Organist ; W . M . Biyce , Grand Tyler ; and others . The Grand Master was supported by Colonel Mure , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire ; Bro . Charles Dalrymple , M . P ., P . G . M . of Argyllshire and the Isles ; Bro . John C Forrest , P . G . M . Middle Ward of Lanarkshire ;
the following rcpiesentaiivcs of sister Grand Lodges : —¦ Bros . R . S . Brown , Kentucky ; William Mann , Sweden ; George M'Ltran , Nebraska ; Robert Nisbet , Utah ; William Officer , Egypt and Pennsylvania ; and Adam Thomson , Illinois ; Bro . Neilson , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Venezuela ; and Dr . Falconer , Proxy P . G . M . of New South Wales . The Grand Lodges of
England , Nova Scotia , Missouri , Louisiana , West Virginia , Iowa , and Saxony were also represented ; and there was a large attendance of Grand Stewards , Masters , Wardens , and Proxy Masters and Wardens . Apologies for absence were intimated from Captain Henry Morland , Proxy P . G . M . of all India , and others . Grand Lodge having been opened in full form , presents
were received with thanks from the Grand Lodges of Wisconsin , Massachusetts , and Prince Edward Island , being reports of the proceedings of these bodies . Commissions were presented from Bros . Captain Henry Morland , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of all India ; Dr . John Falconer , Proxy Provincial G .-ani Master of New South Wales ; and by Bros . George M'Lean and Robert
Nisbet , as representatives of the sister Grand Lodges of Nebiaska and Utah respectively . It was resolved that the existing arrangements regarding the Provincial Grand Lodge of all India remain undisturbed for the present . Grand Lodge resolved that the fraternal relations be established wilh the Grand Lodge of Hai ' tie and the
Republic of Liberia . lt was ordered that charters be granted to lodges Manning , Tara , Manning River , New South Wales ; and St . james , Saddleworth , South Australia . Giand Lodge then proceeded to the election of Grand Officers for the next year , when the following were appointed : —
Sir Michael R . Shaw Stewart , Bart .... M . W . G M . M . The Earl of Mar and Kellie Dep . G . M . Colonel Campbell of Blythswood ... Sub . G . M . Lord Inverurie S . G . W . R . F . Shaw Stewart J . G . W . D . Murray Lyon G . Secretary . David Kinnear ... ... ... G . Cashier .
Bros , the Rev . Dr . George S . Burns and the Rev . A . Thomson Grant ... G . Chaplains . The Earl of Haddington S . G . Deacon . j . Caldwell J . G . Deacon . Wm . Hay Archt . G . Lodge . F . L . Law ... ... , „ ... Grand Jeweller . Tnomas Halket G . Bible Bearer .
John Coghill G . D . of Ceremonies . G . F . R . Colt G . Sword Bearer . C . W . Maxwell Miiller G . D . Music . Robert Davidson G . Organist . Captain Hills ... G . Marshal W . M . Bryce G . Tyler . John Ness ... ... ... .,, Outer Guard .
The Grand Stewards were next reappointed , with one or two additions—Bro . James M'Laren to tbe manager of locomotive arrangements ; and that boaripwas empowered to appoint its own president and vice-president . Thc meeting then proceeded to consider the proposed changes on the laws and constitution nfwrand Lodge . It should be here explained that at thS'August Com- ' ¦
munication a scries of resolutions relative to the constitution was passed , but that protests were lodged against the vote . Thereupon Grand Committee ascertained that a J large number of brethren holding proxies , and placed on the roll subsequent to the April meeting , had been present and had voted in August ; and , as the business voted upon at the latter meeting was therefore illegal , recommended
that the motions which were then disposed of by vote or withdrawn should be brought up and discussed at the November meeting . That was accordingly done yesterday . Upwards of fifty alterations on the laws were proposed , the greater part of them recommended by Grand Committee . There was little of general interest in them , except that power was given to the Grand Master to
appoint the Depute and Substitute Grand Masters , an honour which , Bro . the Earl of Rosslyn remarked , had been conferred upon him during his tenure of office . It was also resolved that , with the exception of the Grand Master , the Depute and Substitute Masters , the Secretary , and Cashier , and Tylers , no Grand officer shall hold office longer than two years consecutively ,
or be eligible for re-election until he be one year out of office . An abstract by the auditors was submitted of the accounts of the Grand Lodge from Gth November 1876 to 30 th November 1877 , from which it appeared that the ordinary income during that period had been almost £ 5000 , and the discharge about £ 2500 . An abstract of the accounts of the Masonic Benevolent Fund for the same period showed that the Committee had voted about £ 270 for charity . A
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Timio LECTURE . , st Section Bro . Carter , W . M . 212 and ^ lpl - , c' ^ - o „ , Farwig , S . W . 1 S 0 .
ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 . )—The Fifteen Sections were worked in this lodge of instruction , held at the Berkeley Arms , John-street , Beike ' . ey-square , on the 3 rd i ,, « t The Sections were woiked by the following Past Mas-Jers Bros . J . L . Conlton , P . M ., W . M .-, J . Bley , P . M ., S . W . ; A . Bailield , P . M ., J . W . ; T . Sedgwick , P . M . Sec .
FIRST LECTURE . , i , t Section Bro . Sedgwick , P . M . 180 . And „ » Baker , P . M . 733 . " l T . Swallow , P . M . 3 82 . \\ h Barfield , P . M . 511 . A ,, „ Cameron , P . M . 180 . 6 th Read , P . M . ii . rt | , , Watts , P . M . 1201 .
Sucrose LECTURE . , st Section Bro . Stuart , P . M . 141 . 2 nd B . krr , P . M . 753-, rtl „ „ Coultoii , P . M . 382 . ith , Arden , P . M . Sii . sth .. Bky , P . M . 25 .
Tiuuu LECTURE . , st Section Bro . McLoud , P . M . 1612 . 2 nd „ ,. Read , P . M . 511 . 3 rd „ .. Woodstock , P . M . 749 . WANDS"WORTHLODGE ( NO . IO 44 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth . The following
brethren were present : —Bros . H . R . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . G . Carter , P . M . ; W . J , Huntle } , John Frost , F . Reed , G . Howick , J . Featherstone , P . V . Denham , John Sanders , Newens , J . G . Jones , and H . S . Lee ( visitor ) , J . J . Holland , and A . A . Denham . Bro Carter , P . M ., as theW . M .,
proved himself thoroughly efficient in the ritual . Bro . Featherstone went through the ceremony of being initiated . Bro . Lee was passed , and Bro . Jones raised . Bro . Holland proposed , Bro . Featherstone seconded , and it was unanimouly carried , " that Bros . J . G . Jones and H . S . Lee be elected as members of this lodge of instruc ion .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual convocation of this flourishing chapter was held on Friday , the ist inst ., in the Freemasons' Hal ) , Collegc-stret t . There were present Comps . XV . Sandwith , M . E . Z . ; Dr . E . W . Henry , H . ; W . F . Lamonby , J ., P . G . Swd . Br . ( Freemason ); J . Barr , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; E . Tyson , Scribe E ;;
J . Rothery , P . S .,- W . F . Hunter , ist Asst . S . ; F . Hodgson , Steward ; J . S . Braithwaite , D . C ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor ; J . J . Atkinson , Dr . Dick , J . W . Young , T . B . Roxby , J . Cooper , J . J . Covcrdalc , G . Glass , G . Sparrow , J . Spittal , W . Armstrong , J . R . Banks , J . S . Wilson , J . T Ray , W . Pagen , T . Mandle , T . Atkinson , G . T . Archibald , W . B . Cowman , and J . G . Miles . There was one
visitor , Comp . G . Dalrymple , Nithisdale Chapter , No . 52 , Thornhill , N . B . Considering that there aie nearly a hundred members on the roll , the muster was only small , but a number of companions sent apologies , whilst it may be added that the town of Whitehaven , like dozens of others on the same day , was in the throes of a municipal electoral contest . The chapter was opened shortly after
two o'clock by the Principals , Comp . Barr officiating as H ., in the temporary absence of Comp . Dr . Henry . Theie were three candidates ballotted for exaltation , viz ., Bros . Edward Clarke , P . M . 1267 , Egremont , P . G . J . D . ; John Casson , 119 , Whitehaven ; and W . Holloway , 119 . Three others had been previously balloted for ; Bros . Dr . Dodgson , P . M . 1002 , Cockeimouth , P . P . G . J . D . ; Captn . Sewell ,
S . W . 1002 ; and W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . Org . Of these were present Bros . Capt . Sewell , Clarke , Casson , and Holloway , and they were duly exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A . M ., by the M . E . Z . The historical , symbolical , and mystical lectures were delivered respectively by Comps . Lamonby , Sandwith , and Birr . The Scribe E . read the balance sheet for the past twelve months ,
which showed a balance £ 48 odd to the credit of the chapter , and the same was adopted unanimously . The Installing Principal of the day was then announced . M . E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z . 148 , Elias Ashmole Chapter , Warrington , and Kendal Castle Chapter , 129 , P . G . Scribe N ., Cumberland and Westmorland , P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire . The three Principals elect were severally
installed in their chairs by Comp . Bowes , in his usual finished and impressive manner , viz .: — Comps . Dr . Henry , M . E . Z . -, W . F . Lamonby , H . ; E . Tyson , J . The other ofiicers invested were : — Comps . J . M'Kelvic , Treasurer ; J . Rothesay , Scribe E . ; T . Dixon , Scribe N . ; T . Atkinson , ' '• S . ; W . B . Cowman , 1 st Asst . S . ; J . T . Ray , 2 nd Asst . S- ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor . On the proclamation being put , the sum of five guineas was voted to the Masonic
Benevolent Fund . Comp . Dalrymple , Nithisdale Chapter , 1 hornhill , N . B . ; was proposed and seconded as a joining member of this chapter . After a vote of thanks to Comp . Bowes , the Installing Principal , the chapter was closed in solemn form . An adjournment was then made to the banqueting room , where a substantial repast was spread . The M . E . Z . Dr . Henry presided , and after dinner , two hours were very harmoniously spent in song , toast , and sentiment .
WIGTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 327 ) . — 1 he annual convocation of this old established chapter was held on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Lion and Lamb Hotel , Wigton . The members present were Comp . H . Bewes , M . E . Z . ; J . Gardiner , H . ; Jos . Pearson , J . ; W . H . Woodless , Scribe E . ; J . Lazenby , Scribe N . ; and others ,
Royal Arch.
After the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , the installation of Principals was proceeded with , and the impressive ceremony was , as usual , mo ; -t effectively performed by M . E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z . 14 8 , Elias Ashmole Chapter , Warrington , P . G . Scribe N . Cumberland and Westmorland . The new Principals were Comps . J . Gardner , M . E . Z . ; Joseph Prarson , H .-, and
W . H . Hoodless , J . ; whilst the other officers invested were Comps . J . Lazouby , Scribe E . ; VV . J . Carrick , Scribe N . ( by proxy , he being very ill ) ; H . Bewes , P . Z . . Treas ; J , Rbinson , P . S . ; and J . Richardsoi , P . Z ., Janitor . After the chapter was closed , the companions proceeded to join
the funeral of their late lamented Comp . John Lemon , P . Z ., of whom an obituary will be found in another column . Luncheon was subsequently partaken of at the Lion and Limb , but there were no toasts , and all passed off in solemn silence , as befitted the obsequies of so old and revered a member of the chapter as the late Comp . Lemon .
NOTTINGHAM . —Abbey Chapter ( No . 47 ) . —This old chapter held a meeting on Tuesday , the 29 th of October , at the Exchange Rooms . The companions present were Comps . C . B . Truman , M . E . Z . -, til . Vowles , P . Z ., acting H ,- C . G . Wragg , P . Z ., acting J . ; H . R . Hatherley , P . S . ; J . Comyn , P . Z ., and others . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . The
M . E . Z . then exalted , with the assistance of the two Principals , Bros . Marx , Lodge 1435 ; Norris and Gilbert , Lodge 47 , in a most impressive manner . There being no other businessfthe chapter having been closed in ancient form , the companions sat down to an excellent supper at the Maypole Hotel , after which the usual Royal Arch toasts weie given , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
EZRA CHAPTER . ( No . 1489 ) . —Held at the Metropolitan Asylum , Balls Pond-road , on Friday , Nov . ist . The chapter was opened and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The companions present were J . E . Walford , M . E . Z . ; W . Stephens , P . Z ., H . ; F . H . Miller , J . ; T . Dixon , Scribe E . ; J . High , Scribe N . ; J . Garjen , P . S . ; W . GrUt , F . A . S . ; E . Bishop , S . A . S . ; W .
Gray , VV . J . Brewster , G . Haynes , and visitor' !' . B . Yeoman . The ballot was taken for Bro . Hawthorn ; thc ceremony of exaltation was then solemly performed in a most impressive manner by Comp . W . Stevens , assisted by the various officers , and Bro Hawthorn was then admitted into Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Brewster proposed Bro . N . Elam , of the Fitzroy Lodge 5 69 , for exaltation at the next meeting ,
seconded by Comp . Haynes . The chapter was then closed and adjourned till ist Friday in January , and the companions sat down to refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent round the festive board , Comp Walford , M . E . Z ., giving thc Masonic toasts in his usual hearty manner , and several songs were sang by Comps . Walfoid , Stephens and Dixon .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
CHESTER . —Grosvenor Encampment . —The members of the above encampment met at the Grosvenor Hotel , on Saturday , 26 th ult ., amongst the kni ghts present being Sir Knights C . Chandos Pole , P . G . Capt . of England ; Henry Bailey , Sub-Prior of Cheshire , P . G . Expert England ; Major Horner , P . G . Capt . of Lines England ; P . E . C . Jacques de Molay , Lane ; Wm . Ashley Clayton ,
P . G . Prelate Cheshire ; Dr . Spratly , P . G . Marshal Cheshire ; J . A . Hall , P . E . C . J acques de Molay ; S . Forrest , Jacques de Molay , and others . The encampment was opened by Sir Knt . E . Friend , E . C , and after the usual routine business , Comps . Marquis and F . A . Dickson were duly installed into the Order . Sir Knt . Dr . Spratly then impressively installed Sir Knt . Friend ' s successor as EC , Sir Knt .
Thorburn , who appointed his officers as follow : —Sir Knts . Friend , P . E . C ; J . H . Birley , Prelate ; Townsend , Constable ; Vandeikiste , Marshal ; W . C . Deeley , Treasurer ; Stevenson , Reg . ; Horner , Almoner ; H . C . Lisle , Expert j Milner , Capt . of Lines ; Sutton , ist Standard Bearer ; Fischer , 2 nd Standard Bearer ; Frater Holloway , Equerry . The knights then partook of the bread of plenty and the cup of cheerfulness .
Dramatic Notes.
DRAMATIC NOTES .
COVENT GARDEN THEATRE . —Mr . Raphael Roche . —This talented young gentleman made his debut as a Pianist on Thursday week at M . Riviere ' s Promenade Concerts . The piece he selected for his first appearance was Sidney Smith ' s " Marche des Tambours" which was executed with force and facility , to the unanimous recall
of the audience he replied by playing one of Chopin's Valses . Mr . Roche is the grandsoi of Moschcles , the great musical composer , and the talent he has inherited bids fair to place him high in his profession . ST . GEORGE'S HALL , W . —On Saturday last Bro . George E , Fairchild gave another of his Readings from the Poets and Humorists . The audience on this occasion
was both numerous and appreciative . Our brother's talents have already been favourably noticed in our columns . The programme was long and versertile j " The Burial March of Lord Dundee , " by Professor Aytoun , was rendered in a masterly manner . "A Visit to Niagara , " by Mark Twain , was given with good humour , as also the " Great Winglebury Duel , " and " Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness , " by Dickens were hig hly appreciated . "Tne
Little Hero , " by Arthur Matthison ( first time of reading ) was delivered with much feeling . " The Stroller ' s Story , " ( also first reading ) was rendered with great power . Last but not least" Floating a Finance , " by L . Moseley , was read with excellent spirit , and the laughter which this reading drew forth , induces us to believe that none of the numerous audience are shareholders in the City of Glasgow Bank .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
A Quait rly Communication of the Grand Lod _ . e of Scotland was held in Freemasons' Hall yesterday afternoonthe Grand Master Mason , Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , Birt ., on the throne . Bros . F . A . Barrow , Senior Grand Warden , and Lcrd Inverurie , Junior Grand Warden , were in their respective places . The other Grand office-bearers
present were : —The Earl of Rosslyn , Past Grand Master ; Colonel Campbell of Blythswood , Substitute Grand Master ; Br s . D . Murray Lyjn , Grand Secretary ; David Kinnear , Grand Cashier ; Rev . A . Thomson Grant , Grand Chaplain , R . F . Shaw Stewart , Senior Grand Deacon ; Wm . Hay ; Architect to Grand Lodge ; Thomas Halket , Grand Biblebearer ; John Coghill . Grand Director of Ceremonies ; G .
F . R . Colt , Grand Sword-bearer ; C . W . Maxall Miiller , Grand Director of Music ; Robert Davidson , Grand Organist ; W . M . Biyce , Grand Tyler ; and others . The Grand Master was supported by Colonel Mure , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire ; Bro . Charles Dalrymple , M . P ., P . G . M . of Argyllshire and the Isles ; Bro . John C Forrest , P . G . M . Middle Ward of Lanarkshire ;
the following rcpiesentaiivcs of sister Grand Lodges : —¦ Bros . R . S . Brown , Kentucky ; William Mann , Sweden ; George M'Ltran , Nebraska ; Robert Nisbet , Utah ; William Officer , Egypt and Pennsylvania ; and Adam Thomson , Illinois ; Bro . Neilson , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Venezuela ; and Dr . Falconer , Proxy P . G . M . of New South Wales . The Grand Lodges of
England , Nova Scotia , Missouri , Louisiana , West Virginia , Iowa , and Saxony were also represented ; and there was a large attendance of Grand Stewards , Masters , Wardens , and Proxy Masters and Wardens . Apologies for absence were intimated from Captain Henry Morland , Proxy P . G . M . of all India , and others . Grand Lodge having been opened in full form , presents
were received with thanks from the Grand Lodges of Wisconsin , Massachusetts , and Prince Edward Island , being reports of the proceedings of these bodies . Commissions were presented from Bros . Captain Henry Morland , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of all India ; Dr . John Falconer , Proxy Provincial G .-ani Master of New South Wales ; and by Bros . George M'Lean and Robert
Nisbet , as representatives of the sister Grand Lodges of Nebiaska and Utah respectively . It was resolved that the existing arrangements regarding the Provincial Grand Lodge of all India remain undisturbed for the present . Grand Lodge resolved that the fraternal relations be established wilh the Grand Lodge of Hai ' tie and the
Republic of Liberia . lt was ordered that charters be granted to lodges Manning , Tara , Manning River , New South Wales ; and St . james , Saddleworth , South Australia . Giand Lodge then proceeded to the election of Grand Officers for the next year , when the following were appointed : —
Sir Michael R . Shaw Stewart , Bart .... M . W . G M . M . The Earl of Mar and Kellie Dep . G . M . Colonel Campbell of Blythswood ... Sub . G . M . Lord Inverurie S . G . W . R . F . Shaw Stewart J . G . W . D . Murray Lyon G . Secretary . David Kinnear ... ... ... G . Cashier .
Bros , the Rev . Dr . George S . Burns and the Rev . A . Thomson Grant ... G . Chaplains . The Earl of Haddington S . G . Deacon . j . Caldwell J . G . Deacon . Wm . Hay Archt . G . Lodge . F . L . Law ... ... , „ ... Grand Jeweller . Tnomas Halket G . Bible Bearer .
John Coghill G . D . of Ceremonies . G . F . R . Colt G . Sword Bearer . C . W . Maxwell Miiller G . D . Music . Robert Davidson G . Organist . Captain Hills ... G . Marshal W . M . Bryce G . Tyler . John Ness ... ... ... .,, Outer Guard .
The Grand Stewards were next reappointed , with one or two additions—Bro . James M'Laren to tbe manager of locomotive arrangements ; and that boaripwas empowered to appoint its own president and vice-president . Thc meeting then proceeded to consider the proposed changes on the laws and constitution nfwrand Lodge . It should be here explained that at thS'August Com- ' ¦
munication a scries of resolutions relative to the constitution was passed , but that protests were lodged against the vote . Thereupon Grand Committee ascertained that a J large number of brethren holding proxies , and placed on the roll subsequent to the April meeting , had been present and had voted in August ; and , as the business voted upon at the latter meeting was therefore illegal , recommended
that the motions which were then disposed of by vote or withdrawn should be brought up and discussed at the November meeting . That was accordingly done yesterday . Upwards of fifty alterations on the laws were proposed , the greater part of them recommended by Grand Committee . There was little of general interest in them , except that power was given to the Grand Master to
appoint the Depute and Substitute Grand Masters , an honour which , Bro . the Earl of Rosslyn remarked , had been conferred upon him during his tenure of office . It was also resolved that , with the exception of the Grand Master , the Depute and Substitute Masters , the Secretary , and Cashier , and Tylers , no Grand officer shall hold office longer than two years consecutively ,
or be eligible for re-election until he be one year out of office . An abstract by the auditors was submitted of the accounts of the Grand Lodge from Gth November 1876 to 30 th November 1877 , from which it appeared that the ordinary income during that period had been almost £ 5000 , and the discharge about £ 2500 . An abstract of the accounts of the Masonic Benevolent Fund for the same period showed that the Committee had voted about £ 270 for charity . A