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from attending . The Three Lectures were then given by the Principals . Upon the motion of Comps .- G . Everett and H . J . Lardner , the sum of two guineas was unanimously voted towards the fund for presenting an oil painting of Comp . James Terry to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at Croydon , to perpetuate his services in connection with that excellent Charity . The chapter was then closed , and the companions

adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were duly honoured . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " having been proposed , Comp . Higgins , in reply , very much regretted that the candidates had not been able to attend that evening , more especially as the officers had taken great pains to perfect themselves in the work . He , however , hoped that at the next meeting the candidates would be present . In

conclusion , he thanked the I . P . Z ., for the many kind and flattering things he had said about him while proposing his health . " The Visitors " followed . Comp . Peacock , in response , passed a high compliment to the Principals upon the manner in which they had

rehearsed a portion of the ceremony that evening . The toast of " The Treasurer " gave Comp . Everett an opportunity of saying a good deal upon the prosperity of the chapter , and of indulging in a few humorous but pertinent remarks . The remaining toasts followed , and a most agreeable re-union was brought to a close at an early hour .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on Thursday evening , the 2 nd inst ., Comp . W . M . Stiles , M . E . Z ., in the chair , Comp . E . W . Hudson in the H . chair ; and Comp . Henry Stiles in the J . chair . There were present the following brethren and officers : Comps . J . Ferguson ; T . C . Edmonds ; J . G . Humphreys ; A . Holl ; W . Side ; F . W . Ellis ; G . H . Dellar ; T . Minstrell ; F .

H . Clemow ; G . C . Dukey ; H . Dukey ; R . W . Fraser ; G . Dickenson ; Edwin Storr ; J . Mason ; D . Stroud ; George Read ; W . Smith ; J . Irvine ; and many others . Previous minutes were confirmed , and the accounts as audited by Comps . J . G- Humphreys and T . Minstrell , were presented and passed . The installation of principals and appointment of officers was then proceeded with , the installing officer being Comp . Terry . Comp . C . W .

Hudson was installed as First Principal , and Comp . Henry Stiles as Second Principal . Comp . T . J . Hyland , who had been elected to fill the J . chair was absent , and his place was temporarily taken by Comp . Ferguson . The officers appointed were Comps . VV . M . Stiles , ( I . P . Z . ) as Scribe E . ; W . Cork , as N . ; W . Side , as P . Soj . ; T . C . Edmonds , as 1 st Asst . Soj . ; A . Holl , as 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . G . Humphrevs , as D . C . ; F . W . Ellis , as W . S . ; and G . H .

Dellar , A . W . S . Bros . John Bevan , 1744 , and Alfred Jason'Pritchard , 901 , were balloted for and approved . A very handsome jewel was presented to Comp . VV . M . Stiles for the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of First Principal during the year . The large number of exaltees during his term of office must be a source of great gratification to Comp . W . M . Stiles , as

showing the high estimation in which he is held both in Craft and Royal Arch Masonry . The companions subsequently dined together , when a banquet of a very recherche description was provided by Comp . Clemow , who was warmly thanked for his attention to the comforts of the companions . The toasts were given and disposed of with enthusiasm .

WHITEHAVEN . — Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 27 th ult . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Thos . Atkinson , P . G . 1 st Asst . S ., presided , the other companions present being Comps . Geo . Dalrymple , H ., P . G . S . B ., Z . elect ; Ed . Clark , L ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; W . Sandwith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Asst . S ., S . N . ; Wm . Bewlay , Treas . ; F . Hodgson , P . S . ; Geo . Sparrow

1 st Asst . S . ; J . S . Braithwaite , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . M . Salisbury , Janitor , P . G . J . ; W . B . Gibson , P . Z ., P . G . H . ; j Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; G . VV . Kenworthy , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas . ; Ed . Tyson , ' P . Z ., P . PG . D . C ; J . Gardiner , P . Z . 371 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Ches . Mossop , J . Casson , J . Rothery , J . J . Robinson , VV . Cowman , Jas . Harper , B . Gray , M . Gohghtly , las . Batt , R . Thomas , J . Cooper , E . Sutherst , T . Roxby , J . Dodd , 371 , and others .

The minutes were read and confirmed , when three candidates were balloted for exaltation , and Comp . D , Bell , from Nicholson Chapter , as a joining member . All were accepted . Bros , the Rev . Stuart Hall and W . C . Johns were in attendance , and exalted to the Sublime Degree . M . E . Comps . Barr and Tyson then installed the following companions as Principals : Comps . Geo . Dalrymple , M . E . Z . ; Ed . Clark , H . ; I <\ Hodgson , J . ; and the officers invested were Comps . J . T . Ray , S . E . ; ] . S . Braithwaite , S . N . ;

Wm . Bewlay , Treas . and P . S . ; Chas . Mossop , 1 st Asst . S . ; J . Casson , 2 nd Asst . S . ; M . Golightly and B . Grey , Stewards ; and J . M . Salisbury , Janitor . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comps . Barr and Tyson for the able way they discharged the duties of the ceremony of installation . This is the first time the work was ever performed in this chapter by what the companions may be justly proud of , and be pleased to term them , "the local celebrities" in Royal Arch

Masonry . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to luncheon , when the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the J anitor's toast brought the proceedings to a close .

BURNLEY . —Nativity Chapter ( No 126 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., at the Bull Hotel . This was the first regular meeting at the Bull , having previously held its meetings at the Cross Keys . As we have not visited the latter hostelry , we cannot say if the change is for the better ; but , certain it is , that no better accommodation could be afforded by any proprietor to a lodge or chapter

than that now given by the courteous host , Comp . J . Sutcliffe . This first meeting of the chapter in its new quarters will , we apprehend , be more greatly impressed on the minds of the members , through having exhibited a new set of banners candlesticks , veil , collars , floor-cloth , & C , purchased from Comp . George Kenning , 47 , Bridgestreet , Manchester , and which gave the room a very elegant appearance .

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The following companions were present : Comps . Richd . Nelson , M . E . Z . ; R . Waterson , H . ; J . Bollard , j . ; VV . Mossop , Treas . ; J . Harrison , S . N . ; B . Whittaker , P . S . ; T . Ratcliff , 1 st A . S . ; C . Sutcliffe , P . Z . ; A . Stanley Dean , G . Bell , J . S . Veevers , P . Z . ; G . Aldman , G . Robinson , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 13 S 7 , G 45 ; H . Brooker Carey , 11 G ; T . Varley , 11 G ; E . Bird , 11 G ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) .

The chapter was opened in due form , Comp . Sillitoe , acting as / .., and the minutes of the emergency meetings read and confirmed . Bro . John Knowles , 106 4 , was , after the usual preliminaries , exalted to the Holy Royal Arch Degree ( Comp . F . Bollard , acting as P . S . ) , by Comp . Sillitoe , in a very able manner , and a word of praise is certainly due to Comp . Bollard for the precise and unhesitating manner in which he went through the onerous duty

of P . S . On the conclusion of the exaltation ceremony , that of installing the Three Principals was next proceeded with , and also carried out by that zealous student of Masonic ritual , Comp . Sillitoe , who with all due rite and ceremony , installed in their respected positions , Comp . R . Watson , as Z . ; J . Bollard , as H . ; and B . Whittaker , as J . The three newly-installed Principals were proclaimed and saluted by

the companions , after which the following officers were invested by the Installing Master , Comps . W . Mossop , Treas . ( re-appointed ); J . Harrison , S . E . ( re-appointed ); Thos . Ratcliffe , S . N . ; Thos . Harrison , P . S . ; G . Oldman , 1 st A . S . ; W . G . Gregory , 2 nd A . S . ; and Geo . Robinson , Janitor . The addresses were afterwards given and the ceremony

concluded . On the motion of Comp . Mossop , seconded by Comp . Richd . Nelson , P . Z ., and supported by the M . E . Z ., a vote of thanks was proposed to Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , for his able and highly appreciated services in performing the dual ceremonies of exaltation and installation . The vote of thanks was carried and ordered to be entered on the

minutes . Comp . Shillitoe returned thanks for the compliment , and when " Hearty Good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , the chapter was closed . Most of the companions remained and partook of a banquet , which was well served under the superintendence of the host , Comp . Sutcliffe .

The usual toasts were honoured , and " The Health of the Installing Master , Comp . Sillitoe , " proposed and responded to . " The Masonic Press , " was coupled with the name of Comp . R . R . Lisenden , who suitably acknowledged the compliment . Other toasts were proposed and acknowledged , but in consequence of having to return to Manchester by the nine o'clock train , we are unable to chronicle further particulars .

TRURO—Royal Cornubian Chapter ( No . 331)—The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Public Rooms on the 23 rd ult ., when the Principals-Elect , viz ., Ex Comps . J . J . Hawken , Z . ; W . D . Rogers , H . ; R . Carter , J , were installed . The ceremony was ably performed by Ex . Comp . E . D . Anderton , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., and Prov . G . S . E . with the following Board of Installed

Principals , viz ., Ex . Comps . W . Harry Jenkins , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; W . J . Johns , P . Z .. P . P . G . R . ; William Tweedy , P . Z ., Prov . G . T ., and J . H . Ferris , Z . The other officers appointed were Comps . Bryant , Scribe , E . ; Norman Gray , Scribe N ; VV . Simmons , P . S . ; J . H . Ferris , P . Z ., Treas ., and W . Rooks ( Prov . G . Janitor ) , Janitor . The Comps . dined together at the Red Lion Hotel , and spent a most enjoyable evening .

MANCHESTER . — Chorlton Chapter — ( No . 13 S 7)—The annual installation meeting of this flourishing little chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Wednesday , October 25 th . The following members were present : Comps . James Batty , Z . ; H . Marshall , H . ; John Dewhurst , J . ; J . Crompton , E . ; C . Heywood , P . S . ; T . Mottershcad , 1 st Asst . S . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . ; John West , P . Z . ; Joseph Potts , P . Z . ;

David Williams . P . P . S . ; William Hall ; W . Bothom ; E . Brundritt ; J . N . Squirrell ; and W . Chesshyre , Janitor . Visitors : John Chadwick , 177 , Prov . G . S . E . ; Herbert Finch , H . ( Charity ) P . G . D . C , Cheshire ; E . L . Littler , 317 ; A . Bickley , S 15 ; John Sheldrick , S 15 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason . ) The chapter was opened in due form at 6 . 30 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The

three newly elected principals , Comps . Robert Davies , L . ; H . Marshall , H . ; and John Dewhurst , J ., were presented to the installing master ( Comp . J . H . Sillitoe ) , and with that worthy companion ' s well known ability , dul y installed into their respective offices and saluted , 'lhe newly installed M . E . Z . afterwards appointed his officers for the year , and they were invested by Comp . Sillitoe as follows David Williams , S . E . ; W . Hall , S . W . ; C . Heywood , P . S . ;

T . John Mottershead , 1 st Asst . S . ; VV . Botham , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . J . Lambert , Treas . ; W . Chesshyre , Janitor . Comp . Sillitoe , after addressing the three Principals and companions , concluded the ceremony of installation with prayer . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors , and the chapter was closed in peace and harmony . A very enjoyable " petit souper" was done justice to by the companions . The tables were profusely ornamented

with some choice flowers and plants , and both thanks and praise are undoubtedly due to Mrs . Davies , the wife of the M . E . Z ., for her kindness in preparing the supper , and superintending the laying of the tables . When the meal was finished Comp . Jas . Batty proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly responded to . Comp . Jas . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z ., " whom , he said , was in every respect fitted

for the position he so worthil y occupied , having performed the various duties of each office in the chapter with great ability and satisfaction to the companions . Comp . Sillitoe further remarked that the greatest interest had been all along shown by Comp . Davies in the chapter since its consecration , and he never seemed tired of doing all and everything he could for its prosperity . One of the latest proofs of this being the fact that the total cost of the

supper they had partaken of that evening was defrayed by him . Comp . Sillitoe concluded by wishing the M . E . Z . a prosperous and happy year of office , and called upon the companions to drink his health . The invitation was heartily responded to , and when " Here's to his Health in a Song , " had been sung by Comp . Crampton , Comp . Davies returned thanks . " The Health of the Installing Master , Comp . J . H .

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Sillitoe , was proposed in eulogistic terms , and responded to . "The Provincial Grand Superintendent and Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers" was responded to by Comp . John Chadwick , Prov . G . S . E . " The Visitors" and other toasts concluded a verv enjoyable evening .

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GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The regular meeting of this new and thriving lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , Jacksonstreet , on Wednesday , the iSth ult ., when the W . M ., Bro . John Wood , P . G . S . D ., was supported by the followin ° - brethren : Bros . W . E . Franklin , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; R G " Salmon , as S . W . ; M . Frampton , as J . W .: J . G . Smith . M . O . ; VV . Brandt , as S . O . ; A . Wilson , J . O . ; N . F

Harmon , bee . ; A . bimpson , b . D . ; J . T . Harrison , J . D . ; Robt . Whitfield , as I . G . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . The candidate expected for advancement was , unfortunately , unable to attend . On the motion of the W M seconded by Bro . W . E . Franklin , P . M ., it was agreed that the night of meeting should be altered to the first Tuesday in the month . Two brethren were proposed for election at next meeting , and after incidental business , the lodge was closed .

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Ancient and Accepted Rite .

STUDHOLME CHAPTER ( No . 67 ) . — A meeting of this chapter of Sov . P . of Rose Croix took place at the Hall , 33 , Golden-square on Wednesday evenin-r last , under the distinguished presidency of Bro . the Rev . ( f W . Arnold , P . G . C , M . VV . S . After the termination of some normal business , Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , 30 , delivered a lecture on the " Past and Present Hktr ™

, of Hermetic Masonry . " Subsequently the members of this distinguished chapter re-assembled at Willis ' s Rooms , where a most agreeable evening was spent . Among the members present were the founder of the chapter , Bro . General Studholme-Brownrigg , the Earl of Limerick , Bro . Travels Smith , Bro . Brodie , General Randolph , and many more . A resume of the lecture will appear in our next .

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MASONIC FUNERAL .

Tuesday last , the 7 th inst ., was a mournful day in the annals of the Lindsey Lodge , No . 712 , at Uuth , the brethren being called together at 11 o ' clock a . m ., on a summons of emergency , to attend the funeral of their dearly loved and highly-respected W . M ., Bro . Salah Cartwright , who was seized with an apoplectic lit on Friday evening , the 3 nd inst ., and never recovered consciousness .

Amnnothose present in lodge were the R . W . Bro . Maior Smvth , Prov . UM . ; W . Bros . Major Locock , D . P . G . M . ; las . I-owler , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . M . Nesbitt , P . G . Treas . ; G . H . Porter , P . P . G . Org . ; E . D . Marsden , P . P . G . Sec ; G G , B'rk 5 . » P-P-G . P . ; Jno . Mawer , P . P . G . P ., Sec . 7 J ' ' A' u Tupholme , I . P . M . ; Bros . C . A . Kirby , S . W . ; Rev . G . H . K Vane , J . W . ; J . W . Richardson , Treas . J ° : . ' > J-J- Colbndge , Wm . Shorrocks . Ino . Davies .

L . H . Brady , l-rank Adlard , VV . G . Smyth , VV . J . Shepherd , Chas . Parker , Mark Smith , C T . Ennals , F . J . Ingoldby , C . Robson , Rev . W . H . Mills , Rev . VV . L . Leeman , Parker Hodgson , Tyler ; and Maslin , Sec . 792 . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read by the Secretary from several brethren of the Hamilton Lodge , 1600 , Bro . Prickett , and others . The lodee havinir been ooennd in H IP Third n . „ ..- „„ n ^

, well known Luther ' s hymn was sung by the brethren , Bro . Colbridge officiating at the harmonium . A procession was then formed to the south door of the parish church , a building of which the inhabitants of Louth are justly proud , the steeple being one of the finest in the kingdom , and the services therein second to none . The interior of this sacred edifice has received much attention and many valuable gifts at the hands of the late Bro . Cartwritrht . who

was appointed churchwarden in 1 S 6 S , and held the office at the time of his death . In arrival at thechurch thebrethren took up a position within the entrance , lining the middle aisle . In this they were assisted b y the Mayor and Corporation , the Magistrates , and representatives of various l-nendly Societies , and the Fire Brigade in uniform , all of which were largely indebted to our late W . M . for support , lhe burial service was read b y the Rev . A . S . Wilde .

rector , assisted by the Rev . G . H . F . Vane . The mournful procession from the church to the cemetery was one of the largest ever known in Louth , testifying to the esteem m which our beloved Master was held by all his townsmen ; and , as each brother took his last look and dropped his sprig of acacia into the grave he must have felt he had lost a dear and trusty friend . On the return to the lodge an able address was given by Rev . Bro . G . A . F . Vane , who comDared the nrenarallnr ,

of the stones for the building of the first Temple at Jerusalem with the preparation we all receive here on earth to fit us for the Holy Temple above . Psalm xv . ( being chosen as appropriate to the life of our departed Master ) having ,, , en , c '' anted » a vote of condolence , proposed by Bro . W . H . Smyth , R . W . P . G . M ., and seconded by VV . Bro . J . bowler , the senior P . M . of the lodge , was ordered to be conveyed to Bro . Cartwright ' s widow and family . A vote of thanks was also given to Bro . Vane for his stirring oration . *

lhe trade of the town was at a standstill duringthe day , and in the evening a dumb peal was rung on the bells of the parish church .

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