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son I . D- ; Ku ^> ' - - ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; and J . I . Tanqucray , acting Sec . 'The other brothers present xvere Bros Pocock , Duret , Steingraber , Besant , Johnstone , and Vialfs . Visitors : Bros . 1 lasluck , Moore , and Clayton . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after xvhich the lodge was opened up to the Third Degree , and resumed : _ , i „ . First Decree , xvhen the ceremony of initiation xvas
rehearsed , Bro . Vialls acting as candidate . After a call off . Bio . Sudlow worked tiie First Section of the Th rd 1 ccturc , assisted by the brethren , and thc lodge closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Saunders xvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing 'Thursday evening . Bros . Clayton , 2 ( 1 3 , F . J . Moore , 11 yd , and Samuel S . I lasluck , iS being proposed and seconded , were duly elected members of this lodge of instruction , and the lodge closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ST . JAMES'S CHAPTER ( No . 2 ) . — The meetjnrr of this chapter took place on 'Thursday last at Freemasons' Hall , xvhen Bro . Charles Barry , the eminent architect xvas exalted into this Supreme Degree by M . Ii . / . Comp . Woodford , P . G . S ., assisted by Comps . Letchworth , a , II ., and Captain Davis , as J . M . E . Comp . Letclnxortb , H xvas subsequently installed as M . li . Z . by M . l-:. Comp .
Woodford , and li . Comps . Captain Davis , 11 ., and J . Thc absence of Lieut .-Colonel Creaton xvas much deplored , and a vote of condolence with him xvas passed . A handsome P . Z . ' s jexvel xvas afterwards presented to Comp . Woodford , the retiring . M . li . Z ., in a few graceful words by Comp . Letchxvorth , on behalf of the St . James ' s Chapter and xvhich xvcre responded to in thc same xvarm and
fraternal tone . The other ollicers of this chapter are M . Ii . Comps . Lieut .-Col . Creaton , Treas . ; J . Sampson Pierce , li . ; Ronimieu , N . ; Rowlands , P . S . ; Brodie , D . of C . ; Douglas Stuart and II . Lexvis , Assistant Sojourners : and Woodlord , P . Z . The companions subsequently adjourned to a very pleasant and genial banquet , xvhen the normal toasts
xvere excellently well gix-cn and admirably responded to . The M . li . Z . read thc mournful announcement of thc dastardly attack on Her Gracious Majesty , xvhich xvas received xvith indignant exclamation ; and the toast of "The Oueen and the Craft" xvas received xvith tinniistakable " expressions of ( Kx-oted loyalty . The companions ,
after a most cheery and sociable evening , separated at an early hour . . , Among the companions present xve noticed Comps . Letchxvorth , M . li . Z . i Davis , II . ; Batley , J . ; Woodford , Wood , Major Molineux , Whiehcord , J . S . Pierce , Romniieii , J . 11 . Lexvis , Douglas Stuart , J . A . Batley , Ames , Rowlands , Shipp , and Brotvning .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 VOn the 2 nd inst . a convocation of this chapter xvas held at Amleiton ' s 1 lotel . Comp . VV . M . Stiles , M . E . Z ., presided , ancl xvas supported by Comps . C VV . Hudson , 11 . ; Henry Stiles , | . j VV . J . Ferguson , I . P . Z . ; VV . Side , P . S . ; f . li . Edmonds , 1 st . A . S . ; A . Holt , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Cook , | . (' .. Humphreys , I > . C ; F . VV . Sillis , VV . S . ; Ring , Storr , F . II . Clemow , Trice , G . C Dickev , T . Minstrell , A . N .
Clemow , and many others . Tlie minutes of the January convocation xvere confirmed , and Bro . J . Michael Rowley xvas balloted for and approved . Bros . G . i-. mblin and Roxvley presented themselves for exaltation , ancl the ceremony xvas most efficiently and admirably performed by thexvorthy M . Ii . / .. and his two Principals . Afterxvards the companions adjourned for refreshment . Comp . Stiles , M . li . Z . presided , and was supported by
Comps . C VV . Hudson , II . ; Henry Stiles . J ., and the xvholc of the other companions . During tbe banquet intelligence xvas received of the attempted assassination of the Oueen , and the news caused considerable surprise and astonishment . In proposing " The Health of Her Majesty , " Comp . Stiles , M . l * ... / .., said he felt he xvas but speaking the sentiments of the Freemasons
of lingland , and particularl y of the Royal Arch Masons , xvhen he stated noxv much tliey all deplored the dastardly attempt xvhich had that day been made upon the life of the Oueen . It xvas a matter of the greatest national satisfaction that that attempt bad been unsuccessful . ( Cheers . ) They xvere all glad to find the villain—xvhich he thought xvas far too mild a term lo apply to the xvould-be assassin of a
monarch so universally beloved and esteemed—had been arrested on the spot . ( Cheers . ) Her Majesty had so endeared herself to the hcaits of her people that such an attempt on her life was held in universal detestation . He trusted that the Oueen might long be spared in health and happiness to rcign " over a free and united people . ( Cheers . ) I he companions , loyal men and true that Ihey xvcre , xvould ,
he xvas convinced , upon that occasion and under the circumstances pledge Her Majesty ' s health with more than their accustomed enthusiasm . ( Loud cheers . ) "The Health of the Present and Past Grand Officers of the Order " xvas the next honoured , and Comp . Ferguson , who xvas toasted later in the evening , proposed "'The Health of the M . E . / ., Comp . Stiles , " congratulating the
chapter that they xverc presided over by such a genial companion and one xvho had so thoroughly and efficiently (• rasped the important dutiesof his ofiice . ( Cheers . ) The "iffh position of First Principal in a chapter xvas by no "leans a sinecure . To discharge the duties creditably and properl y required the utmost attention and the greatest amount of ability . Both of these Comp . StilesM . E . Z .
, , had brought to bear in the performance of his xvork , and he heartil y and sincciely congratulated the companions in having elec [ ed him to such an exalted position . ( Cheers . ) In replying , the ALIi . Z . said they would soon now be relegating him to what had been called the " grey heads " 01 the chapter , and il a bald pate xvas some recoinmenda' | on to the position he should undoubtedly not be amongst
the least distinguished amongst a ve y distinguished body ot . Masons . ( Laughter and cheers . ) When elected First ' oncipal he accepted the duties cast upon him xvith the lullest intention that the traditions of a highly honoured and v « y exalted office should not suffer if he possibly could
Prevent it in his hands , and he trusted that in this intention oie companions would think that he had not been entirely "" successful . ( Cheers . ) He had been assisted in the discharge of his duties by two estimable companions than viiom no one could have filled their respective chairs more worthil y , and in Comps . Hudson ( II . ) and Henry Stiles ( J )
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he xx-as convinced that he should have successors xvho xvould strive as he had done , and perhaps xvith better success—( No , no)—to do honour to the chair he should so soon be vacating . ( Cheers . ) Comps . Hudson aud Henry Stiles replied in appropriate terms , and " 'The health of the Exaltees " was then given , and subsequently that of "Tlie Visitors , " Comps . Storr
and King responding ; and lliatof Comp . I ' . H . Clemoxv xvho xxas xvarmly thanked by the First Principal for the admirable arrangements he had made for the repast . The chapter includes sonic exceedingly good reciters and vocalists and as a consequence a very enjoyable evening
xvas spent . It may be mentioned that amongst the lirst telegrams to arrive at Windsor Castle , after the dastardly attempt upon the Oueen ' s life , xxas one from this chapter in the name of Royal Arch Masons , generally expressive of their great satisfaction that Her Majesty's life had been providentially spared to the nation .
BAYARD CHAPTER ( No . 1615 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter xvas held on Monday , the (¦ th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square , VV ., xvhen Uros . Stark and Boulnois xvere exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch , and the folloxving companions installed as Principals : Comps . A . Bristow-, as M . Ii . ;; . ; Dr . Crigg , as 11 . ; and
Cassan , as J . Comp . Lieut .-Col . Somerville-tiurney , P . Z ., ancl founder of the chapter , then proposed a resolution that the chapter should place on its minutes its thankfulness and gratitude to the Most High for the preservation of Her Majesty the Oueen from the hand of the assassin . I his was seconded by the M . li . Z ., and carried by acclamation .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . rrji ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday , the ist inst ., and xxas opened by Comp . G . P . Brockbank , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas ., acting ' / .. ; Comp . Jas . Richardson , II . ; and Comp . J . II . Greenhalgh , J . ; and there xvere present Comps . I bos . I-ntwistle , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; T . Morris , P . Z . ; U . Stead ,
S . E . ; N . Nicholson , P . S . ; G . A . Mort , Jno . Aldred , J . Boothroyd , J . Heyxvood , VV . Court , and Thos . Higson . Visitors ' - Comps . J . II . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ; VV . Niclull , II . 317 ; T . A . Martin , II . 350 ; and G . P . Cartwri g ht , j . 350 . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe occupied the First Principal ' s chair , and exalted
the folloxving brethren to the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch Masonry : Uros . T . U . Tonge , Walter Bardsley , and li . G . Harwood ; the xvork of P . S . being ably performed by Comp . Nicholson . After the ceremony of exaltation xvas completed , Comp . Sillitoe installed the folloxving' as Principals : Comps . J . Richardson , / .. ; J . II . Greenhalgh , 11 . ; and VV . Nicholson , J . ; also invested the folloxving
officers : Comps . II . Stead , "I . E . ; Jno . Aldred , S . N . ; G . A . Mort , P . S . ; J . Boothroyd , 1 st A . S . ; VV . Court , 2 nd A . S . ; and 'Thos . Higson , Janitor . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony thc chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned tothe festive board , xvhere a very pleasant and enjoyable evening xvas spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
MANCHESTER . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No , j . ;) . —The installation meeting took place on 'Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when the folloxving brethren were present : Uro . T . R , Peel , W . M . ; 11 . C . Miller , S . W . ; J . li . Lees , J . W . ; Julius Arensbergh , Treas . ; J . Wilson , Sec . ; 1 . II . Glendinning , M . O . ; W . Nicholl , S . O . ; J . M . Sinclair , j . O . ; II . L . Rocca , S . D . ; W . R . Dowter , J . D . ; W . H . '
Hopkins , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , G . Hunt , A . B . Outran ,, A . II . Jeffries , and R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . Visitors : Jos . Senior , VV . M , Union ; John Chandler , of Swindon , and VV . Parkinson , 136 , 32 . The lodge xvas opened in the usual manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confine cd , alter which the balance-sheet xvas reported on and adopted . The VV . M . elect ,, Bro . II . C . Miller , xvas presented to the
Installing Master and duly installed . Bro . Peel then invested the ollicers for the ensuing year as follows : Uros . J . li . Lees , S . W . ; \ V . Nicholl , I . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , M . O . ; II . L . Rocca , S . O . j VV . R . Sowtcn , J . O . ; A . II . Jefferis , S . D . ; A . B . Outram , j . D , ; VVm . Rome , P . M ., Treas . ; Frank A . Huet ( by proxy ) , Sec . ; T . 11 . Glendinning , D . of C ; XV . J . Cunliffe , LG . ; R . R . Lisenden , Stxvd . ; J . R . Lever , Org . ; and I Kirk ,
Tyler . The address to the VV . M . xvas delivered by Bro . T . R . Peel , and that to the Wardens and Overseers b y Bro . VV . Rome , P . M ., and to the brethren by Uro . T . If . Glendinning . The installation ceremony xvas performed by Uro . VV . Rome , P . M ., asssisted by Uro . T . R . Peel . After " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed bv the
visitors . and a member proposed by Uro . VV . R . Soivter , the lodge was closed . 1 he brethren afterwards dined together in the banqueting room , xvhere the usual toasts xvere honoured , including those of "The VV . M ., " "The I . P . M ., " "The Visiting Hrethren , " and others .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
BRADFORD . —Faith Preceptory ( No . 13 ) . —A meeting of this preceptory was held on the 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Dariey-street , xvliich xvas of more than ordinary interest from the fact that Sir Knight Thomas William Tew xvas to be installed Iiminent Preceptor . Bro . Texv being xvcll-knoxvn in the Masonic xvorld as the VV . Prov . Grand Master of VVest Yorkshire , and highly respected by the brethren of the province . Thc preceptory xvas opened in solemn and ancient form ,
by the E . P ., J . L . Atherton , assisted by the folloxving Sir Knights : Sir Knights Samuel White , P . E . C , P . Grand Aide-de-Camp , lingland , H . P . G . C . Lancashire , Prelate ; ) . XV . Monckman , P . P . G . P . ; | . VV . Holmes , Constable ; F . VV . VV . Booth , Marshall ; Charles Crabtree , Sub-Marshall ; John Clark , P . li . C , Treasurer ; Danl . Hopkins , Registrar ; James Dewhurst , Captain of Lines ; Thomas Hill , P . li . C , P . Prov . Sub-Prior West Yorks ; J . C . Taylor , P . li . C . ; VVm . Heanland , P . E . C ; [ ohn Gaunt , P . E . C ; Henry Smith , P . li . C ; J . G . ' Hutchinson , P . E . C . ; T . G . Andrexvs , P . E . P . j George Althorp ,
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P . I ' .. P . ; Joshua Brigg , John Davis , R . D . Kendal , P . E . P .-Frank Holland , Geo . Beanland , and J . J . Holmes . ' _ 'The folloxving visitors xvere present from the Hope , Salamanca , Fearnley , Faith and l- 'idelity , Du Furnival and Fidelity Preceptories : Sir Kts . R . Williamson , P . P . C . George Buckley , jun , P . E . P ., P . G . M . W . Yorks . ; William Stott , P . E . P ., P . G . S . ot W . ; Frederick Whitely , E . P ., P . G . l-. xpeit VV . Yorks ; William Gankrager , P . G . D . C .
; J . VV . Balnie , P . G . Herald ; William Milligan , P-G . Or-. ; Wilhain Berry , Jos . Sayar , II . F . Holdsxvorth , Mark Newsome , J . IbhersoiiJ . Wordsworth , T . Pickles , W . Marshall , Lieut .-Col . J . Hockley , Constable ; II . | . Garnett , P . E . P . ; R . VV . Moore , T . VV . Poorness . | . D . Kay , P . li . C , P . G . Reg . VV . Yorks ; Dr . William Paley , P . E . P ., P . G . Almoner VV . Yorks ; VV . J . Beck , P . E . C , P . G . Treas . ; Win . Roxvley , P . li . C , P . G . Std . Br . VV . Yorks . ; C Eastwood
, I' -. P ., P . G . Capt . of Lines VV . Yorks ; S . J . Senor , P . E . P . J J . Barker , P . G . Sxvd . Br . W . Yorks . ; Rev ! W . C . Lucas , P . G . Prelate ; T . R . 'Tomlinson , Herbert Green , I . Gibson , and VV . D . Leminison . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , and the circular convening the meeting read , letters of apology xvere read from ii number of ' distinguished Sir Knights who were unable to be present . 'The
l' .. l . requested hir Knight T . G . Andrews to take the Constable ' s chair ; Sir Knight J . VV . Monckman , the Marshall ' s chair ; and Sir Knight Geo . Althorp , the Sub-Marshall ' s chair . Sir Knight John Taylor , Captain of the Lines , and Sir Knight T . Hill , P . F . C , then presented the E . l . elect , Sir Knight Thos . Win . Texv , to the Installing Preceptor , Sir Knight C . J . Banister , P . li . C , Past Grand Captain ot England , Prov . Prior Northumberland , Durham ,
ancl Berwick-upon-Tweed , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The ceremony was very impressive . Sir Knight T . VV . Texv then invested his officers as follows : bir Kts . J . L . Atherton , I . E . p . ; S . White , Prelate T . VV . Holmes , Constable ; F . VV . W . Booth , Marshal ; Charles Crabtree , Sub-Marshal ; John Clark , Treas . ; T . G . Andrews , Reg . ; F . Holland , " Captain of the Lines ; G . Althorp , Chamberlain ; VV . Heanland 1 st Herald ;
, J . laylor , 2 nd Herald ; and J . VV . . Monckman , Almoner . Ihe F .. P . then delivered a most eloquent address , in xxhich he staled that although in accepting the honour the Sir Knights had conferred upon him xvould inx-olve great personal . sacrifices , yet he would do ( lis best to ful / il the duties of his oilice , and claim the support of the Sir Knights during his year ol otlicc . Sir Knight J . C Banister , in assuring the E . P . of the
support of all the Sir Knights , hoped that Sir Knight Texv would alloxv the very excellent address he had just delivered to be printed and circulated amongst the Sir Knights of VVest Yorkshire , to xvliich request Sir Kni ght Tew assented . After some other foimal business , the preceptory xvas closed in due form , when all the Sir Knights adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a most reehenhe banquet awaited them . Many speeches were delivered , and a most enjoyable evening xvas spent .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . -An excellent gather , ing of the members of this old and distinguished conclave xvas held on the 27 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when there xvere present Sir Knights Maciiitney , M . P ., M . P . S . ; Massa , V . li . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , P . M .
P . S ., Arc . ; Kingston , I . P . M . P . S . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . P . S ., $ '_ , ' _ -: ??' S "' ' 1 'cx-mdcr , P . M . P . S ., & c , Recorder ; E . II . 1 hiellay , Senioi General ; Marsh , P . M . P . S ., actin " Junior General ; T . C Walls , Prelate ; Mickley , II . ; II . A * . Dubois , P . M . P . S . j Moss , P . M . P . S . ; II . J . Lardner , Dawes , and others .
I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Sir Knights Lardner and Mickley , xvcre installed as Knights ot St . John . Bio . Croxtcrd , P . M ., iSrc , xvas then duly installed a Kni ght of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine . The election of ollicers for the year ensuing then took place xvitli the following result : Sir
Knights Massa , M . P . b . ; ii . II . Thiellay , V . E . ; T . Cubitt , Treas .. 'The Audit Committee having been appointed , and a Past Sovereign ' s jewel voted to Sir Knight Macartney , the conclave xvas dissolved , and the Sir Kni ghts adjourned to an excellent banquet . The customary toasts folloxvcd .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLASGOW . On the 27 th ult ., the Earl of Mar and Kellie , the Grand Master Mason cf Scotland , along xvith a deputation from the Grand Lodge , paid an ollJcial visitation to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow . Grand Lodge xvas opened in the Pillar Hall of the Ouecn ' s Rooms by Bro . VV . Pearce
Prov . G . M ., assisted by Bros . J . M . Oliver , Prov . G . S . W ., and J . Morgan , Prov . G . J . VV . The other Provincial Ollicers present were Bros , the Rev . J . Watt , Prov . G . Chap . ; D . Reid , Prov . G . Treas . ; Collingwood Flower , Prov . G . Sec ; D . Rowland , Prov . G . S . D . ; D . Mcarns , Prov . G . J . D . ; Andrew Holmes , Prov . G . Architect ; J . M'Leod , Prov . G . Jeweller ; William M'DonaldProv . G . B . B .
, ; Win . Fergusoi , Prov . G . D . of C ; Andrew Myles , Prov . G . D . of M . ; Allan Macbeth , Prov . G . Org . ; J . Kinnaird , Prov . G . S . B . ; G . Cranston , Prov . G . . Marshal ; John M'VVilham , Prov . G . I . G . ; Thomas Halkett , Treas . of the Prov . Benevolent Fund ; James Balfour , Pros , of the Board of Stewards ; and others . 'The deputation from thc Grand Lodge consisted of the
R . W . Mastor , Bro . the Iiarl of Maraud Kellie ; Hros . the Rev . VV . VV . Tulloch , G . Chap . ; H . !•' . Shaw-Stexvart , Sub-Grand Master ; R . 1 " . Barrow , Acting S . G . W . ; I . Caldwell of Craigielee , Acting J . G . W . ; D " . Murray Lyon , G . Sec ; J . Crichton , Vice-Pres . of the Board of Grand
Stexvards ; Captain Ferguson . VI'Gilvray , G . D . of C ; J Clark Forest , Prov . G . M . Lanarkshire , Middle Ward ; ) Dalrymple Duncan , Proxy Prov . G . M . Newfoundland ; j M . Martin , jun ., of Auchindennan , Prov . G . M . Dumbar tonshire ; and Colonel J . T . Stewart , Prox , Prov . G . M Peru .
After the lodge had been opened in the li . C . Degree , the deputation from the Grand Lodge entered the hall , and Bro . Pearce resigned the mallet into the hands of the Grand Master , xvho said he would only accept the position until an
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Instruction.
son I . D- ; Ku ^> ' - - ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; and J . I . Tanqucray , acting Sec . 'The other brothers present xvere Bros Pocock , Duret , Steingraber , Besant , Johnstone , and Vialfs . Visitors : Bros . 1 lasluck , Moore , and Clayton . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after xvhich the lodge was opened up to the Third Degree , and resumed : _ , i „ . First Decree , xvhen the ceremony of initiation xvas
rehearsed , Bro . Vialls acting as candidate . After a call off . Bio . Sudlow worked tiie First Section of the Th rd 1 ccturc , assisted by the brethren , and thc lodge closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Saunders xvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing 'Thursday evening . Bros . Clayton , 2 ( 1 3 , F . J . Moore , 11 yd , and Samuel S . I lasluck , iS being proposed and seconded , were duly elected members of this lodge of instruction , and the lodge closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ST . JAMES'S CHAPTER ( No . 2 ) . — The meetjnrr of this chapter took place on 'Thursday last at Freemasons' Hall , xvhen Bro . Charles Barry , the eminent architect xvas exalted into this Supreme Degree by M . Ii . / . Comp . Woodford , P . G . S ., assisted by Comps . Letchworth , a , II ., and Captain Davis , as J . M . E . Comp . Letclnxortb , H xvas subsequently installed as M . li . Z . by M . l-:. Comp .
Woodford , and li . Comps . Captain Davis , 11 ., and J . Thc absence of Lieut .-Colonel Creaton xvas much deplored , and a vote of condolence with him xvas passed . A handsome P . Z . ' s jexvel xvas afterwards presented to Comp . Woodford , the retiring . M . li . Z ., in a few graceful words by Comp . Letchxvorth , on behalf of the St . James ' s Chapter and xvhich xvcre responded to in thc same xvarm and
fraternal tone . The other ollicers of this chapter are M . Ii . Comps . Lieut .-Col . Creaton , Treas . ; J . Sampson Pierce , li . ; Ronimieu , N . ; Rowlands , P . S . ; Brodie , D . of C . ; Douglas Stuart and II . Lexvis , Assistant Sojourners : and Woodlord , P . Z . The companions subsequently adjourned to a very pleasant and genial banquet , xvhen the normal toasts
xvere excellently well gix-cn and admirably responded to . The M . li . Z . read thc mournful announcement of thc dastardly attack on Her Gracious Majesty , xvhich xvas received xvith indignant exclamation ; and the toast of "The Oueen and the Craft" xvas received xvith tinniistakable " expressions of ( Kx-oted loyalty . The companions ,
after a most cheery and sociable evening , separated at an early hour . . , Among the companions present xve noticed Comps . Letchxvorth , M . li . Z . i Davis , II . ; Batley , J . ; Woodford , Wood , Major Molineux , Whiehcord , J . S . Pierce , Romniieii , J . 11 . Lexvis , Douglas Stuart , J . A . Batley , Ames , Rowlands , Shipp , and Brotvning .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 VOn the 2 nd inst . a convocation of this chapter xvas held at Amleiton ' s 1 lotel . Comp . VV . M . Stiles , M . E . Z ., presided , ancl xvas supported by Comps . C VV . Hudson , 11 . ; Henry Stiles , | . j VV . J . Ferguson , I . P . Z . ; VV . Side , P . S . ; f . li . Edmonds , 1 st . A . S . ; A . Holt , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Cook , | . (' .. Humphreys , I > . C ; F . VV . Sillis , VV . S . ; Ring , Storr , F . II . Clemow , Trice , G . C Dickev , T . Minstrell , A . N .
Clemow , and many others . Tlie minutes of the January convocation xvere confirmed , and Bro . J . Michael Rowley xvas balloted for and approved . Bros . G . i-. mblin and Roxvley presented themselves for exaltation , ancl the ceremony xvas most efficiently and admirably performed by thexvorthy M . Ii . / .. and his two Principals . Afterxvards the companions adjourned for refreshment . Comp . Stiles , M . li . Z . presided , and was supported by
Comps . C VV . Hudson , II . ; Henry Stiles . J ., and the xvholc of the other companions . During tbe banquet intelligence xvas received of the attempted assassination of the Oueen , and the news caused considerable surprise and astonishment . In proposing " The Health of Her Majesty , " Comp . Stiles , M . l * ... / .., said he felt he xvas but speaking the sentiments of the Freemasons
of lingland , and particularl y of the Royal Arch Masons , xvhen he stated noxv much tliey all deplored the dastardly attempt xvhich had that day been made upon the life of the Oueen . It xvas a matter of the greatest national satisfaction that that attempt bad been unsuccessful . ( Cheers . ) They xvere all glad to find the villain—xvhich he thought xvas far too mild a term lo apply to the xvould-be assassin of a
monarch so universally beloved and esteemed—had been arrested on the spot . ( Cheers . ) Her Majesty had so endeared herself to the hcaits of her people that such an attempt on her life was held in universal detestation . He trusted that the Oueen might long be spared in health and happiness to rcign " over a free and united people . ( Cheers . ) I he companions , loyal men and true that Ihey xvcre , xvould ,
he xvas convinced , upon that occasion and under the circumstances pledge Her Majesty ' s health with more than their accustomed enthusiasm . ( Loud cheers . ) "The Health of the Present and Past Grand Officers of the Order " xvas the next honoured , and Comp . Ferguson , who xvas toasted later in the evening , proposed "'The Health of the M . E . / ., Comp . Stiles , " congratulating the
chapter that they xverc presided over by such a genial companion and one xvho had so thoroughly and efficiently (• rasped the important dutiesof his ofiice . ( Cheers . ) The "iffh position of First Principal in a chapter xvas by no "leans a sinecure . To discharge the duties creditably and properl y required the utmost attention and the greatest amount of ability . Both of these Comp . StilesM . E . Z .
, , had brought to bear in the performance of his xvork , and he heartil y and sincciely congratulated the companions in having elec [ ed him to such an exalted position . ( Cheers . ) In replying , the ALIi . Z . said they would soon now be relegating him to what had been called the " grey heads " 01 the chapter , and il a bald pate xvas some recoinmenda' | on to the position he should undoubtedly not be amongst
the least distinguished amongst a ve y distinguished body ot . Masons . ( Laughter and cheers . ) When elected First ' oncipal he accepted the duties cast upon him xvith the lullest intention that the traditions of a highly honoured and v « y exalted office should not suffer if he possibly could
Prevent it in his hands , and he trusted that in this intention oie companions would think that he had not been entirely "" successful . ( Cheers . ) He had been assisted in the discharge of his duties by two estimable companions than viiom no one could have filled their respective chairs more worthil y , and in Comps . Hudson ( II . ) and Henry Stiles ( J )
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he xx-as convinced that he should have successors xvho xvould strive as he had done , and perhaps xvith better success—( No , no)—to do honour to the chair he should so soon be vacating . ( Cheers . ) Comps . Hudson aud Henry Stiles replied in appropriate terms , and " 'The health of the Exaltees " was then given , and subsequently that of "Tlie Visitors , " Comps . Storr
and King responding ; and lliatof Comp . I ' . H . Clemoxv xvho xxas xvarmly thanked by the First Principal for the admirable arrangements he had made for the repast . The chapter includes sonic exceedingly good reciters and vocalists and as a consequence a very enjoyable evening
xvas spent . It may be mentioned that amongst the lirst telegrams to arrive at Windsor Castle , after the dastardly attempt upon the Oueen ' s life , xxas one from this chapter in the name of Royal Arch Masons , generally expressive of their great satisfaction that Her Majesty's life had been providentially spared to the nation .
BAYARD CHAPTER ( No . 1615 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter xvas held on Monday , the (¦ th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square , VV ., xvhen Uros . Stark and Boulnois xvere exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch , and the folloxving companions installed as Principals : Comps . A . Bristow-, as M . Ii . ;; . ; Dr . Crigg , as 11 . ; and
Cassan , as J . Comp . Lieut .-Col . Somerville-tiurney , P . Z ., ancl founder of the chapter , then proposed a resolution that the chapter should place on its minutes its thankfulness and gratitude to the Most High for the preservation of Her Majesty the Oueen from the hand of the assassin . I his was seconded by the M . li . Z ., and carried by acclamation .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . rrji ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday , the ist inst ., and xxas opened by Comp . G . P . Brockbank , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas ., acting ' / .. ; Comp . Jas . Richardson , II . ; and Comp . J . II . Greenhalgh , J . ; and there xvere present Comps . I bos . I-ntwistle , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; T . Morris , P . Z . ; U . Stead ,
S . E . ; N . Nicholson , P . S . ; G . A . Mort , Jno . Aldred , J . Boothroyd , J . Heyxvood , VV . Court , and Thos . Higson . Visitors ' - Comps . J . II . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ; VV . Niclull , II . 317 ; T . A . Martin , II . 350 ; and G . P . Cartwri g ht , j . 350 . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe occupied the First Principal ' s chair , and exalted
the folloxving brethren to the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch Masonry : Uros . T . U . Tonge , Walter Bardsley , and li . G . Harwood ; the xvork of P . S . being ably performed by Comp . Nicholson . After the ceremony of exaltation xvas completed , Comp . Sillitoe installed the folloxving' as Principals : Comps . J . Richardson , / .. ; J . II . Greenhalgh , 11 . ; and VV . Nicholson , J . ; also invested the folloxving
officers : Comps . II . Stead , "I . E . ; Jno . Aldred , S . N . ; G . A . Mort , P . S . ; J . Boothroyd , 1 st A . S . ; VV . Court , 2 nd A . S . ; and 'Thos . Higson , Janitor . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony thc chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned tothe festive board , xvhere a very pleasant and enjoyable evening xvas spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
MANCHESTER . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No , j . ;) . —The installation meeting took place on 'Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , when the folloxving brethren were present : Uro . T . R , Peel , W . M . ; 11 . C . Miller , S . W . ; J . li . Lees , J . W . ; Julius Arensbergh , Treas . ; J . Wilson , Sec . ; 1 . II . Glendinning , M . O . ; W . Nicholl , S . O . ; J . M . Sinclair , j . O . ; II . L . Rocca , S . D . ; W . R . Dowter , J . D . ; W . H . '
Hopkins , P . M . ; J . R . Lever , G . Hunt , A . B . Outran ,, A . II . Jeffries , and R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . Visitors : Jos . Senior , VV . M , Union ; John Chandler , of Swindon , and VV . Parkinson , 136 , 32 . The lodge xvas opened in the usual manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confine cd , alter which the balance-sheet xvas reported on and adopted . The VV . M . elect ,, Bro . II . C . Miller , xvas presented to the
Installing Master and duly installed . Bro . Peel then invested the ollicers for the ensuing year as follows : Uros . J . li . Lees , S . W . ; \ V . Nicholl , I . W . ; J . M . Sinclair , M . O . ; II . L . Rocca , S . O . j VV . R . Sowtcn , J . O . ; A . II . Jefferis , S . D . ; A . B . Outram , j . D , ; VVm . Rome , P . M ., Treas . ; Frank A . Huet ( by proxy ) , Sec . ; T . 11 . Glendinning , D . of C ; XV . J . Cunliffe , LG . ; R . R . Lisenden , Stxvd . ; J . R . Lever , Org . ; and I Kirk ,
Tyler . The address to the VV . M . xvas delivered by Bro . T . R . Peel , and that to the Wardens and Overseers b y Bro . VV . Rome , P . M ., and to the brethren by Uro . T . If . Glendinning . The installation ceremony xvas performed by Uro . VV . Rome , P . M ., asssisted by Uro . T . R . Peel . After " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed bv the
visitors . and a member proposed by Uro . VV . R . Soivter , the lodge was closed . 1 he brethren afterwards dined together in the banqueting room , xvhere the usual toasts xvere honoured , including those of "The VV . M ., " "The I . P . M ., " "The Visiting Hrethren , " and others .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
BRADFORD . —Faith Preceptory ( No . 13 ) . —A meeting of this preceptory was held on the 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Dariey-street , xvliich xvas of more than ordinary interest from the fact that Sir Knight Thomas William Tew xvas to be installed Iiminent Preceptor . Bro . Texv being xvcll-knoxvn in the Masonic xvorld as the VV . Prov . Grand Master of VVest Yorkshire , and highly respected by the brethren of the province . Thc preceptory xvas opened in solemn and ancient form ,
by the E . P ., J . L . Atherton , assisted by the folloxving Sir Knights : Sir Knights Samuel White , P . E . C , P . Grand Aide-de-Camp , lingland , H . P . G . C . Lancashire , Prelate ; ) . XV . Monckman , P . P . G . P . ; | . VV . Holmes , Constable ; F . VV . VV . Booth , Marshall ; Charles Crabtree , Sub-Marshall ; John Clark , P . li . C , Treasurer ; Danl . Hopkins , Registrar ; James Dewhurst , Captain of Lines ; Thomas Hill , P . li . C , P . Prov . Sub-Prior West Yorks ; J . C . Taylor , P . li . C . ; VVm . Heanland , P . E . C ; [ ohn Gaunt , P . E . C ; Henry Smith , P . li . C ; J . G . ' Hutchinson , P . E . C . ; T . G . Andrexvs , P . E . P . j George Althorp ,
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P . I ' .. P . ; Joshua Brigg , John Davis , R . D . Kendal , P . E . P .-Frank Holland , Geo . Beanland , and J . J . Holmes . ' _ 'The folloxving visitors xvere present from the Hope , Salamanca , Fearnley , Faith and l- 'idelity , Du Furnival and Fidelity Preceptories : Sir Kts . R . Williamson , P . P . C . George Buckley , jun , P . E . P ., P . G . M . W . Yorks . ; William Stott , P . E . P ., P . G . S . ot W . ; Frederick Whitely , E . P ., P . G . l-. xpeit VV . Yorks ; William Gankrager , P . G . D . C .
; J . VV . Balnie , P . G . Herald ; William Milligan , P-G . Or-. ; Wilhain Berry , Jos . Sayar , II . F . Holdsxvorth , Mark Newsome , J . IbhersoiiJ . Wordsworth , T . Pickles , W . Marshall , Lieut .-Col . J . Hockley , Constable ; II . | . Garnett , P . E . P . ; R . VV . Moore , T . VV . Poorness . | . D . Kay , P . li . C , P . G . Reg . VV . Yorks ; Dr . William Paley , P . E . P ., P . G . Almoner VV . Yorks ; VV . J . Beck , P . E . C , P . G . Treas . ; Win . Roxvley , P . li . C , P . G . Std . Br . VV . Yorks . ; C Eastwood
, I' -. P ., P . G . Capt . of Lines VV . Yorks ; S . J . Senor , P . E . P . J J . Barker , P . G . Sxvd . Br . W . Yorks . ; Rev ! W . C . Lucas , P . G . Prelate ; T . R . 'Tomlinson , Herbert Green , I . Gibson , and VV . D . Leminison . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , and the circular convening the meeting read , letters of apology xvere read from ii number of ' distinguished Sir Knights who were unable to be present . 'The
l' .. l . requested hir Knight T . G . Andrews to take the Constable ' s chair ; Sir Knight J . VV . Monckman , the Marshall ' s chair ; and Sir Knight Geo . Althorp , the Sub-Marshall ' s chair . Sir Knight John Taylor , Captain of the Lines , and Sir Knight T . Hill , P . F . C , then presented the E . l . elect , Sir Knight Thos . Win . Texv , to the Installing Preceptor , Sir Knight C . J . Banister , P . li . C , Past Grand Captain ot England , Prov . Prior Northumberland , Durham ,
ancl Berwick-upon-Tweed , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The ceremony was very impressive . Sir Knight T . VV . Texv then invested his officers as follows : bir Kts . J . L . Atherton , I . E . p . ; S . White , Prelate T . VV . Holmes , Constable ; F . VV . W . Booth , Marshal ; Charles Crabtree , Sub-Marshal ; John Clark , Treas . ; T . G . Andrews , Reg . ; F . Holland , " Captain of the Lines ; G . Althorp , Chamberlain ; VV . Heanland 1 st Herald ;
, J . laylor , 2 nd Herald ; and J . VV . . Monckman , Almoner . Ihe F .. P . then delivered a most eloquent address , in xxhich he staled that although in accepting the honour the Sir Knights had conferred upon him xvould inx-olve great personal . sacrifices , yet he would do ( lis best to ful / il the duties of his oilice , and claim the support of the Sir Knights during his year ol otlicc . Sir Knight J . C Banister , in assuring the E . P . of the
support of all the Sir Knights , hoped that Sir Knight Texv would alloxv the very excellent address he had just delivered to be printed and circulated amongst the Sir Knights of VVest Yorkshire , to xvliich request Sir Kni ght Tew assented . After some other foimal business , the preceptory xvas closed in due form , when all the Sir Knights adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a most reehenhe banquet awaited them . Many speeches were delivered , and a most enjoyable evening xvas spent .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . -An excellent gather , ing of the members of this old and distinguished conclave xvas held on the 27 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when there xvere present Sir Knights Maciiitney , M . P ., M . P . S . ; Massa , V . li . ; the Rev . P . M . Holden , P . M .
P . S ., Arc . ; Kingston , I . P . M . P . S . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . P . S ., $ '_ , ' _ -: ??' S "' ' 1 'cx-mdcr , P . M . P . S ., & c , Recorder ; E . II . 1 hiellay , Senioi General ; Marsh , P . M . P . S ., actin " Junior General ; T . C Walls , Prelate ; Mickley , II . ; II . A * . Dubois , P . M . P . S . j Moss , P . M . P . S . ; II . J . Lardner , Dawes , and others .
I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Sir Knights Lardner and Mickley , xvcre installed as Knights ot St . John . Bio . Croxtcrd , P . M ., iSrc , xvas then duly installed a Kni ght of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine . The election of ollicers for the year ensuing then took place xvitli the following result : Sir
Knights Massa , M . P . b . ; ii . II . Thiellay , V . E . ; T . Cubitt , Treas .. 'The Audit Committee having been appointed , and a Past Sovereign ' s jewel voted to Sir Knight Macartney , the conclave xvas dissolved , and the Sir Kni ghts adjourned to an excellent banquet . The customary toasts folloxvcd .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLASGOW . On the 27 th ult ., the Earl of Mar and Kellie , the Grand Master Mason cf Scotland , along xvith a deputation from the Grand Lodge , paid an ollJcial visitation to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow . Grand Lodge xvas opened in the Pillar Hall of the Ouecn ' s Rooms by Bro . VV . Pearce
Prov . G . M ., assisted by Bros . J . M . Oliver , Prov . G . S . W ., and J . Morgan , Prov . G . J . VV . The other Provincial Ollicers present were Bros , the Rev . J . Watt , Prov . G . Chap . ; D . Reid , Prov . G . Treas . ; Collingwood Flower , Prov . G . Sec ; D . Rowland , Prov . G . S . D . ; D . Mcarns , Prov . G . J . D . ; Andrew Holmes , Prov . G . Architect ; J . M'Leod , Prov . G . Jeweller ; William M'DonaldProv . G . B . B .
, ; Win . Fergusoi , Prov . G . D . of C ; Andrew Myles , Prov . G . D . of M . ; Allan Macbeth , Prov . G . Org . ; J . Kinnaird , Prov . G . S . B . ; G . Cranston , Prov . G . . Marshal ; John M'VVilham , Prov . G . I . G . ; Thomas Halkett , Treas . of the Prov . Benevolent Fund ; James Balfour , Pros , of the Board of Stewards ; and others . 'The deputation from thc Grand Lodge consisted of the
R . W . Mastor , Bro . the Iiarl of Maraud Kellie ; Hros . the Rev . VV . VV . Tulloch , G . Chap . ; H . !•' . Shaw-Stexvart , Sub-Grand Master ; R . 1 " . Barrow , Acting S . G . W . ; I . Caldwell of Craigielee , Acting J . G . W . ; D " . Murray Lyon , G . Sec ; J . Crichton , Vice-Pres . of the Board of Grand
Stexvards ; Captain Ferguson . VI'Gilvray , G . D . of C ; J Clark Forest , Prov . G . M . Lanarkshire , Middle Ward ; ) Dalrymple Duncan , Proxy Prov . G . M . Newfoundland ; j M . Martin , jun ., of Auchindennan , Prov . G . M . Dumbar tonshire ; and Colonel J . T . Stewart , Prox , Prov . G . M Peru .
After the lodge had been opened in the li . C . Degree , the deputation from the Grand Lodge entered the hall , and Bro . Pearce resigned the mallet into the hands of the Grand Master , xvho said he would only accept the position until an