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when Bro . William Richardson was chosen . Bro . H . B . White was re-elected Treasurer for the tenth time . The By-laws were read , Auditors and Tyler elected , a a brother proposed as a joining member , and a gentleman proposed as a candidate . There being no further business the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities , and the brethren separated in harmony .

LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Sincerity , No . 292 . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Temple , Hope-street , on the Monday , the 14 th ult . Present : Bros . Thos . Wylie , P . G . R ., P . M ., in the chair , Bros . Hamer , P . G . Treas ., P . M ., as S . W ., ( Bro . Pelham , S . W ., being unfortunately absen through illness ) -, R . Wylie , P . G . D . C , P . M ., as Sec ; Hess , P . M ., Treas . ; Wilson , J . W . ;

Hustwick , J . D . ; Elliot , M . C . ; Evans , I . G . ; and others . Also were present as visitors , Bros . Washington and Martin , 1094 ; Larsen , P . M . ; and Richardson , 594 The business of the evening consisted in passing Bros . Fletcher and Richardson to the second degree , this degree being conferred on the latter brother in consequence of his early departure to sea , at the request ofthe W . M . of 594 ,

and also the initiation of Mr . Lewellyn , into the first degree . The ceremonies were rendered by the P . G . R ., with his accustomed carefulness , and ably supported by his officers , the S . W . pro . ten . giving the working tools in both degrees , and the J . W . the charge in the first . After an application for relief had been responded to ,

there being no other business requiring attention , the lodge was closed with usual formalities , and the brethren adjourned to supper under the presidency of their W . M ., who through private business had been unable to attend earlier , and under whose auspices a pleasant and instructive evening was afterwards spent .

LANCASHIRE . —Rowley Loilge , No . 1051 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum . The chair of the lodge , in the absence of the W . M ., was occupied by Bro . J . Daniel Moore , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of \ V ., who was supported by Bros . Bagnall , as I . P . M . ; Mercer , S . W . ; John Hatch , W . M . 2 S 1 , as J . W . ; W . Barker ,

Treas . ; C . Dodson , S . D . ; J . Coulon , J , Watson , and E . Simpson , P . M . 281 . The lodge was opened , minutes read and confirmed , and other business transacted . The brethren then proceeded to the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , which resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . N . G . Mercer , M . D ., the present S . W . Bro . Wilson Barker was re-elected Treasurer , and Richard

Taylor as Tyler . Sub-committees were formed for various purposes , and the installation fixed for Friday , 23 rd inst . Ten votes of the lodge for the Royal Albeit Asylum were considered and appropriated , and there being no other business before the lodge , it was closed in due form . CoN ' GRESiiuitY , SOMERSET . -Lodge of Agriculture , No . 1199 . —The members of this lodge and several other

brethren were in attendance on the 14 th ult . Among those present were Bros . W . Partridge , W M . ; J . R . Bramble , P . M . and Prov . G . Reg ., Bristol ; A . W . Still , P . M . ; G . J . M . Blackburne , S . W . ; Rev . W . Hunt , J . W . and Prov . G . Chap ., Somerset ; Capt . W . Long , Treas . and Sec . ; Dr . J . Hurd , D . C . ; T . Pitt , S . D . ; C . Edwards , J . D . ; II . L . Ricketts , I . G . ; C .

Banwell , Tyler ; J . Mounstevens , II . Bulpin , F . Wyndham , G . Nichols , C . Woodforde , Capt . Pinson , and Rev . H . French . Tlielodgewasopened . it 3 p . m ., and the W . M . passed Bros . Nichols and Woodforde to the Fellow Craft degree , and having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet , the provision for which was most choice and bountiful , and gave great

satisfaction . After the usual loyal toasls , the W . M . gave "The G . M . of England , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , " in an appropriate and Masonic manner ; in proposing "The D . P . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , " he said lhe province of Somerset may well be proud of having the noble Earl as their P . G . M ., and remarked that not only was he an ornament to the Craft but was ever to be

found associated with every good work , that could tend to alleviate distress , and promote the welfare ol the human race . Bro . the Rev . W . Hunt , P . G . C , replied for the Officers of P . G . Lodge , and proposed "The health of Bro . Partridge , the W . M ., " and expressed the satisfaction of the brethren for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of the office , and especially thanked

him for coming so great a distance in lhe interests of Masonry . The W . M . in reply , said it was a great pleasure to know that his labours were appreciated , and after referring to his associating to found the lodge , he would ever be ready to maintain and improve it , and earnestly advocate that all brethren who accepted office , should as far as was in their power perfect themselves in their several duties . The Officers of the lodge duly

responded to their several healths , and tiro . Capt , Pinson for that ofthe Visitors , and expressed his desire to become a joining member . The unanimous thanks of all were given to Bro . Capt . Long for his excellent Stewardship , as also to Bro . Edwards for his liberal present of game . Many songs were sang , and a merry meeting most fraternally concluded at an early hour , and a vote of thanks to the hostess , Mrs . Sprod , whose arrangements were excellent .

SHEFFIELD . — Wentworth Lodge , No . 1239 . —This young and exceedingly prosperous lodge held its second anniversary on Monday , the fill inst ., in the Freemasons ' Hall , Surrey-street . The lodge was opened at five o ' clock b y the W . AI ., Bro . II . Mai thews , assisted by the officers ; viz ., Bros , II . J . Garnett , I . P . M . and Treas . ; Adolph Pfeilschmidt , S . W . ; Ashberry , J . W . Wostinliolm , Sec . ;

Bennett , S . D . ; Scargill , J . D . ; Harvey , Org . ; Timlall , as I . G . ; Wilkinson , Tyler , and a large number of brethren and visitors , among whom we noticed : Bros . Longden , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . J . D . ; Drury , P . M . 296 , I' . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Arnison , P . M . 296 , P . Z ., P . G . S . ; Hay , P . M ., P . Z . 139 ; Seebohm , W . M . 296 ; Pcrrot , W . M . 9 ° 4 ; Crighton , P . M ., St . Clairs Lodge , Edinburgh ; CoUinson , S . W ., and W . M .-elect 139 ; Capt . Flockton ,

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S . W ., and W . M .-elect 296 ; Dr . Saville , S . W . 904 ; Bromley 139 , Moss 139 , Acton 4 66 , Hodges 633 , Van der Vaut , Amsterdam , & c , & c After the lodge had been opened in the second degree , the W . M . requested Bro . Hay , P . M . 139 , to take the chair , to whom Bro . H . J . Garnett , P . M ., presented Bro . Adolph Pfeilschmidt , the W . M .-elect , for the purpose of receiving at his hands

the benefit of installation . Previous toa Board of Installed Masters being formed , all below that rank were ordered to retire ; and on being re-admitted were informed by the Installing Officer , that during their absence , Bro . Pfeilschmidt had been placed in the chair of K . S . in due and ancient form . He was then proclaimed and saluted as usual . The admirable manner in which the ceremony

was performed by Bro . Hay , elicited the warmest econiums from the brethren present , all agreeing that in the eloquent and impressive style in which it , and the subsequent addresses were rendered , he had on that occasion excelled himself . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers , giving the charges and addresses to each viz . : Bros . Matthews , I . P . M . ; Asberry , S . W . ;

Bennett , J . W . ; Garnett , P . M ., Treas . ; Wostinliolm , Sec . ; Scargill , S . D . -, Hampton , J . D . ; Harvey , Org . ; Tindall , I . G . ; and Wilkinson , T . Bro . Garnett , P . M ., was elected Charity Member ofthe lodge for the Province of \ Vest Yorkshire , and after two gentlemen had been proposed as candidates for initiation , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer . The brethren

then adjourned to the dining-hall , where upwards of 40 sat down to enjoy the banquet , which was of the most recherche description , and reflected the greatest credit on the Stewards , Bros . Garnett , P . M ., and Bennelt , J . W ., who had spared no efforts to ensure the comforf of the brethren . The wines supplied by Bro . Hay , were of a high class , and gave universal satisfaction . After" the

cloth was cleared , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts which were well received . Bro . Matthews , P . M ., then gave the toast of the evening , " The health of the VV . M . of the Wentworth Lodge , " in the course of which he said the selection of W . M . was of greater importance as far as regards the interest of a lodge ; than perhaps many of the brethren were in the habit of

attaching to it , although they must on reflection see , that by electing one to that important office , who had not shown some disposition to qualify himself to discharge its onerous duties ; or who . had not the interests ofthe Craft at heart , they would seriously compramise the welfare of their lodge ; but he was glad to be able to congratulate the Wentworth Lodge on not having placed themselves

in that unfortunate position , and it was with the greatest confidence he committed the affairs of the lodge to the charge of their new W . M ., feeling assured its interests would not suffer in his hands . The toast was received with acclamation . The loving cup was then passed round , every brother drinking "The health ofthe W . M ., wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office . " The W . M .

made an eloquent reply , after which the following toasts were given : — "The I . P . M ., Bro . Matthews , " by Bro . Hay , ' P . M . ; "The Installing Officer , Bro . Hay , P . M ., " by Bro . Garnett , P . M . ; "The P . M . ' s ofthe Wentworth Lodge , " by Bro . Ashberry , S . W . ; "The Sister Lodges , " by the W . M ., responded to by Bros . Collinson and Flockton , W . M . 's-elect of 139 and 296 ; "The Visiting

Brethren , " by Bro . Bennett , J . W . ; "The Officers ofthe Wentworth Lodge , " by Bro . Longden , P . M . ; "The Masonic Charities , " by Bro . Garnett , P . M ., and responded by Bro . Arnison , P . M . The brethren then separated having spent a most enjoyable evening , which was much enlivened by the singing of Bros . Scargill , Ward , and and others . Bro . Hervey , the Organist , presided at the piano .

MARKET RASEV . —Bayous Lodge , No . 12 S 6 .- —This flourishing young lodge held an emergency meeting on Tuesday , the 29 th ult . Present : Bros . II . E . Tumour , M . D ., W . M ., P . G . S . ; G . J . Atkins , S . W . ; E . E . Jevons , J . W . ; II . C . Chambers , S . D . ; F . W . Makins , l . D . -, E . Strong , I . G . ; G . Elwick , Tyler ; the Rev . T . P . Holdicl ., Chaplain ; the Rev . E . E . Hadath , P . M .

12 3 . P . P . G . C . ; G Saffrey , P . M . ; T . S . Mortell , J . C . Harpur , F . C ; R . Favill , F . C . ; the Rev . J . C . K . E . A . ; Visitors , R . Hall , P . P . S . G . W ., Lincoln ; E . F . Broadbent , P . P . G . S ., and P . Z . ; F . R . Larken , P . M ., P . G . S . B ; R . C . Carline , W . M . 297 , William ; W . Watkins , S . W . 297 ; R . J . Ward , J . W . 297 ; C . Scorer , S . D . 297 ; E . J . Cullcn , J . D . 297 ; C . J . Hayward 297 ,

H . Fortherby ; Hamer , Smyrna ; and the Rev . T . S . Pepper 712 , Lindsey . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and Bro . Saunders having been examined , retired , and on re-admission was passed to the second degree . Bros . Harper and Favill were then examined , and , on returning were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , in a very effective and masterly manner by Bro .

F . R . Larken , P . M . 297 , P . G . S . B . The lodge was reduced to the first degree , and closed in due form , with solemn prayer . The brethren adjourned to lira . Atkins , the White Hart Hotel for refreshment , when twenty-four sat down to a bountiful repast ( the fish being especially commended ) prepared in host Atkins' well-known superior style . The W . M ., Bro . II . E . Turner , M . D ., presiding ,

Bro . G . J . Atkins , S . W ., vice . The following toasts were duly honoured -. — "The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales , " " The G . M . Earl de Grey and Ripon , " having been proposed , Bro . the Rev . J . P . Holdich , responded lo " The Bishop and the Clergy of Diocese " in an effective speech , and Bros . Broadbent and Chambers , on behalf of "The Army , Navy and

Volunteers , " Bro . Atkins proposed "The W . M ., Officers , and Brethren ofthe Witham Lodge , " and Bro . Carline W . M ., responded ; Bro . Hall proposed " the W . M ., Officers , and brethren ofthe Bayous Lodge , " and in lhe course of his speech made some flattering remarks on the position of the lodge . The W . M . made a feeling reply , thanking the Lincoln brethren for their attendance , and also their assistance that evening , and expressing the hope of seeing

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them there again . Bro . Jevons proposed " The health of Bro . Larken , Acting W . M . for the evening , " and on behalf of the Bayons , tendered the thanks ofthe brethren for the very efficient manner in which that gentleman had conducted the raisings that evening . Bro . Larken replied , thanking the brethren for having received his name so

kindly , and expressed the pleasure his visit had afforded him , and intimated his willingness to come again , to render any assistance in his power . "Bro . Q . Saffrey P . M ., " and other complimentary toasts followed , and on their conclusion the Lincoln brethren departed , with hearty good wishes from the Bayons , and hoping for a repetition for another merry meeting .

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ROYAL ARCH .

Domatic Chapter , No . 177 . —This old chapter met on the 24 th ult . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , under the sceptre of Comp . J . Coutts , the popular M . E . Z ., who was supported by Comps . AV . J . Gilbert , H . ; G . Wilson , J . T . Cubitt , N . ; T . R . Foulger , P . S .: f- W . Barrett and

A . T . Hayward , Assistants ; also P . Z . ' s Smith , Carpenter , Buss , Little , Sissons , Payne , Tyrrell and Adams , with Comps . Weaver , Org . ; Willcox , Ash , & c . Bros . C . G . Hill and J . Roberts were duly exalted , after which the chapter was closed , and the companions then enjoyed two or three hours together at the festive board .

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ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

RED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE . Original or Premier Conclave of England . A quarterly assembly of this distinguished conclave was held at Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 5 th instant . In the unavoidable absence of Illustrious Sir Knight J . Trickett , Intendant General for Kent , the M . P . S ., whose public duties precluded

his attendance , the chair was occupied by the G . Recorder , Sir Kt . R . Wentworth Little , P . Sov ., the other officers and knights present being as follows : V . E- Sir Kt . Angelo J . Lewis , G . A . M . ; V . E . G . Kenning , K . G . C , S . G . ; H . C . Levander , G . A . T ., as J . G . ; W . H . Andrew , H P . ; T . Cubitt , G . A . H ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , G . A . Asst . Recorder ; J . T . Moss . P . ; E . Sillifant , S . B . ; H .

Parker , G . O . Org . ; G . A . Taylor , Herald ; Colonel F . Burdett , G . S . G . ; Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , G . H . Prelate ; J . Hervey , G . H . C ; W . H . Hubbard , G . T . ; Rev . G . Raymond Portal , ALA ., Intendant Gen . Surrey , C . J . B . Plestow ; J . W . Barrett , J . Taylor , T . Kingston , J . Dyer , T . B . Yeoman , J . Coutts , A . Codner , A . B . Donnithorne , and T . D . Larsen . Visitors : 111 . Kt . Capt . G . J . Gilbert ,

Intendant Gen . Gibraltar ; F . IT . Gottlieb , Int . Gen . Eastern Archipelago ; F . Binckes , V . E .-elect No . 15 ; and F . Walters , P . Sov . No . 3 . The conclave was duly opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Ballots were then taken for several candidates , and the following , being in attendance , were then admitted , received , constituted , and installed Knights ofthe Order

The Right Honourable Edward John Cornwallis , Lord Eliot , Past Senior Grand Warden of England ; the Rev . Charles W . Spencer-Stanhope , P . M ., P . P . G . C . ; Andrew Hay , 33 ° , D . S . G . W . Bombay ; and Captain James Bertram ! Payne , 18 ° . The ceremony was rendered with musical accompaniments by the Grand Organist . Sir Kt . Little then proposed , Sir Kt . Ravenshaw ,

Grand Prelate , seconded , and it was unanimously resolved "That the sum of £ * , be voted from the Conclave Funds to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in the name ofthe M . P . S . for the time being , and be placed on the list of 111 . Sir Kt . H . G . Buss , G . H . A ., as Steward representing the Red Cross Order at the festival on the 25 th January . 1871 .

Grand Council certificates were delivered to the members , and the conclave was closed in ancient form . The knights then repaired to the refectory , where an excellent repast awaited them . After the removal of the cloth , the Acting M . P . S . proposed the usual loyal and Red Cross toasts , which were received with great cordiality . The Grand Prelate responded for the Grand Council , and

the M . P . S . then proposed " Ihe healths of the newlyinstalled Companions-in-arms , " expressing the delight he felt at witnessing the accession to the Order of four such worthy and distinguished members of the Craft . The toast was welcomed with enthusiasm , and Sir Kt . Lord Eliot responded in eloquent terms , assuring the chevaliers that he highly appreciated the beautiful ceremony through which

he passed that evening , and it would be his earnest endeavour to promote the prosperity of the Order to the utmost extent . Sir Knt . Capt . Payne also acknowledged thecoracomp limentinaspecchrcdolcntwith wit amidst the applause of all present . The PresidingOfficcrthen gave "The health of thelntendants Genera ! of Divisions , " coupling it with the name of

the 111 . and Rev Knt . Porlal , on whose many merits he expatiated briefly but effectively . The toast was joyously received , and the 111 . brother returned thanks in a singularly happy and telling speech . Lord Eliot then by permission , proposed " The health of Sir Knt . R . Wentworth Little , the acting M . P . S ., " and alluded particularly to the manner in which he had conducted the whole of

the business that evening . A warm reception was also accorded to this toast , acd Sir Knt . Little expressed his acknowledgments to the noble lord , and the members generally , in suitable terms . Sir Knt . IT . C . Levander replied for the Grand Senate , afler which the "Visitors '" healths were drank with acclamations , coupled with the name of Sir Knt . Binckes and prosperity to lhe Masonic Charities . That eminent

brother having returned thanks , the Presiding Officer gave the "V . E . and rest of the Officers , " to which toast Sir Knts . G . Kenning , S . G . Acting Viceroy ; W . H . Andrew , H . P ., and other office-bearers responded . The Sentinel ' s toast , by Comp . J . Gilbert concluded the proceedings of this most enjoyable evening , and coffee having been served , the Fratres separated . \ \ . During the evening . Sir Knts . Dyer , Taylor , Marsh , aad Larsen saag several good longs .