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Emanuel , W . M . of the Lodge of Israel , 205 ; Joel Emanuel and Natoan , of the same lodge . Bros . Pymm , Creamer and Wilkins being in attendance , were exalted in a very impressive manner by Comp . Littaur , M . E . Z ., ably assisted by Comp . E . P . Albert , P . Z . as H ., and Comp . the Rev . M . B . Levy , J . Comp . J . Abrahams was then installed into the chair of H . ; this

ceremony was likewise performed by the M . E . Z ., whose thorough knowledge of all the Masonic ceremonies are proverbal . It was exceedingly gratifying to see the respective officers discharge their duties in so proficient a manner ; the Chapter , or rather its members , had been at labour nearly three hours , and it was natural to expect that some refreshment was necessary , and indeed this was

manifest by the ample justice done to the good things provided by that celebrated house , the Albion , under the superintendence of Comp . Silver . Grace by the Rev . M . B . Levy , was impressively recited . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and eloquently responded to , particularly those of the M . E . Z ., the newly-exalted Comps ., and visitors , the latter by Comp . Hyde Pullen ,

P . Z ., and Past Deputy P . Grand Master for the Isle of AVight . It was exceedingly gratifying to see several of the P . Z . ' s ready lo render any service necessary . Amongst those were Comps . S . M . Lazarus , the father and first Z . of the Chapter , who has been regular in attendance since its formation , now about twenty-five years ; there were also Comps . A . M . Cohen , S . N . ; Abrahams , E . P . Albert ,

and Eskell , all P . Z . ' s . Visitors , H . Pullen , L . Alexander , Jacobs ( 2 ) , and several others . All appeared to be highly gratified , the utmost harmony and fraternal feeling was the character of the meeting , which is fully in accordance with the words of the Royal Psalmis * -, " Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . "

PROVINCIAL . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Chapter , A ' o . 200 . —This chapter held its regular meeting at the Masonic Hall , Old Globe Inn , Globe-street , on Wednesday , the 2 nd February , when the following officers and companions were present : —Comps . W . F . Rooke , Z . ; AV . T . Farthing , II . ; II . A . Williamson , J . ; J . A . Chapman ,

Ireasurer ; R . II . Peacock , E . ; II . C . Martin , N . ; S . II . Armitage , P . S . ; J . Verily , Janitor ; W . Peacock , J . D . C . ; Jackson , and D . Fletcher . The chapter was opened at 8 p . m . The minutes were read and confirmed ; Bro . J . C . Brown , was ballolted for and elected a candidate for exaltation . Comp . Rooke , Z ., returned thanks to the companions of the chapter for their

kindness and courtesy towards him during his year of office . This being the night for the annual election of officers , the following were unanimously elected : —Comps . W . T . Farthing , Z . ; II . A . Williamson , II . ; W . Peacock , J . ; II . W . Garnett , E . ; II . C . Martin , N . ; J . A .

Chapman , Treasurer ; J . E . Green , P . S . Each of lhe newly-elecled officers returned thanks for the kindness thus expressed in electing him to office . After which the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions retired to refreshment , where a short time was spent in the usual enjoyable manner so well known to Masons .

NEWPORT . — Silurian Chapter , No . 471 . —The usual monthly convocation of the members of this chapter , look place on Friday week , at the Masonic Hall , Duke-street , Newport , Monmouthshire , and there was a very large attendance . Comp . Bartholomew Thomas , M . E . Z ., was in the chair , supported by Comps . Rellyer , as II . ; and Oliver , as J . ; there were also several Past Principals on

the dais . The ballot took place for Bros . Jno . Lewis , and James Phillips , of Tredegar Iron Works , and both were unanimously admitted . Bro . Lewis being in attendance , was duly exalted lo the sublime degree of a R . A . Mason , the ceremony being most correctly rendered by the M . E . Z . Bro . Lewis is the W . M . ofthe St . George ' s Lodge , 109 S . Bro . Phillips was unable to be present

through a death in his family , and therefore he will be exalted at the next meeting . This being the proper time for electing Principals and officers for the ensuing year , a letter was read from Comp . Laybourne , declining to be put in nomination for the office of First Principal , on account of ill-health and the pressing emergency of his private business avocations . The following companions

were therefore nominaled and elected , viz .: Companions Hellyer , Z . ; Oliver , II . ; Fox , J . ; Pickford , Treas . ; Thos . Williams , E . ; R . J . Chambers , N . ; G . Fothcrgill , P . S . ; Tapson , Org . ; McFee , Janitor . The Principals will be installed , and lhe other officers inducted at lhe next meeting . Five candidates for exaltation were then proposed , and also one companion as a subscribing

member , and the companions agreed to dine together at 6 p . m ., on the 25 th February , at the Westgate Hotel . Free tickets will be issued loall R . A . Masons belonging ( 0471 , but members of blue lodges can also attend at the banquet by paying for the usual dinner ticket . As this chapter now numbers nearly eighty members , we anticipate a large gathering next week , and we believe we are justified in

adding , in no other chapter can the ceremonies be better worked than at Newport . The arrangments in connexion with the approaching Masonic Ball in Newport , on the 17 th of February , are now nearly completed . The committee are working diligently and admirably 150 tickets have already been disposed of , and as the

assembly room at the King ' s Head Hotel , will not hold more than 250 comfortably , wc strongly recommend all our Masonic brethren who intend to be present to send in an early application for tickets . Several M . I ' . ' s have notified their intention to honour the company with a visit , and most of the families of distinction in the county will be represented there .

LIVERPOOL . — Temple Chapter , A o . 1094 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Jlasonic Temple , 22 Hope-street , on Tuesday evening , the 25 th ult ., at 5 p . m . The chapter having been opened by the three Principals , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . Bolton , of Lodge 109 . 1 , was then

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ballotted for , and was declared duly elected . M . E . Z . Comp . R . Id . D . Johnson , having ordered all below tlie rank of Z ., except the Z . -elect , to retire , proceeded to install Comps . J . Kellet Smith as Z ., Hamer , as II . ; Robinson , J . The rest of the companions were then admitted and Bros . Bolton and Gilbert being in attendance , they were exalted to the rank of a H . R . A . Mason , by the

newlyinstalled Z ., the lectures being given by H . J ., and the P . Z . Some other business having been disposed of the chapter was closed in solemn form . The companions afterwards sat down to a sumptuous repast provided by Comp . Ball , the house steward , and at dessert the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in appropriate terms , high eulogiums being passed upon the

good working and other qualities of the three Principals , and the immediate P . Z . The following were among the visitors present : Comp . W . Laidlaw , P . Z . ( 216 ); Thomas Ashmore , Z . ( 823 ) ; L McKune , Z . ( 216 ) ; Robt . Wylie , P . G . D . C . ; W . Crane , P . Z . ( 249 ); J . M . Johnson , I-I . ( 292 ) ; Chas . Hill ( 241 ) ; J . T . Lea ( 477 ) ; W . Jones , J . ( 249 ) .

SCOTLAND . GLASGOW . —Cathedral Royal Arch Chapter , A ' o . 67 .-TI 1 . S chapter , which after beingdormantanumber of years hasbecn resuscitated , held their first regular meeting on Tuesday , 25 th ult . The chapter was opened by the M . E . P . Z ., Wm . Taylor , assisted by Comps . Matthew Wilson , 2 nd Principal , and Archibald McFarlane , 3 rd Principal , and other

companions . There were four new members added , viz ., A . Winning , D . Butler , J . Patterson , and II . Tulloch . The Mark degree was given by the M . E . P . Z ., the chair by M . E . P . Z . ' Eoster ( S 7 ) , and the exaltation by M . E . P . Z . Campbell ( 69 ) . The whole degrees were wrought in a very superior manner , and the companions seemed well pleased .

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MARK MASONRY .

SCARBOROUGH . —Star iu the East Lodge , A'o . 95 , E . C . —This flourishing and select lodge held its regular meeting , in the Masonic Hall , Old Globe Inn , Globestreet , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., when the following officers and members were present : —Bros . H . A . Williamson , W . M . ; J . W . Woodall , P . M ., G . M . O . ; W .

Peacock , S . W . ; D . Fletches , J . W . ; J . A . Chapman , I reas . ; II . C . Martin , Sec . ; J . ' Fisher , M . O . ; W . Pattison , S . O . ; J . W . Taylor , ( M . D ., ) J . O . ; J . Hardgrave , S . D . ; J . Inskip , J . D . ; A . Allen , I . G . ; J . Verity , Tyler ; J . Knight , W . Milner , R . Land , and J . Kendall . The lodge was opened 7 . 30 p . m ., the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Capt . the Honourable Percy C .

Stanhope , who was previously elected , being present , was prepared , admitted , and advanced to the degree of Mark Master , the whole of this interesting ceremony being most impressively and correctly performed ; in fact this lodge has always held a high position in Mark Masonry for its correct ritual and good working , and it is very pleasing to find the present staff exerting themselves so

well and worthily to keep up its previous standard . The charge was very impressively delivered by Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . M . and G . M . O ., and was listened to with marked attention . Nothing further being offered for the good of Alark Masonry in general or this lodge in particular , it was closed in due form with S . P . at G . P . M ., and the brethren spent a very pleasant hour at tlie refreshment board .

STOWMARKET . —Freeman Lodge , A o 105 . —The first regular meeting of this lodge ( an account of its consecration was given in our columns a few weeks since , ) took place on the 4 th inst . There were present Bro . Frederick Long , W . M . ; Bros . G . S . Golding , S-W . ; Francis Belts , J . W . ; Edward Warner , M . O . ; C . II . Woods , S . O . ; Spencer Freeman , Treasurer ; Rev . R . N .

Sanderson , P . M . 70 , Grand Chap ., G . L . M . M . ; W . T . Westgate , S . W . 70 ; G . Spalding , 70 . The lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., Bros . J , W . Sheridan , W . M . ; Sutton , P . M . ; Sidgwick , P . M . ; and Robinson , Tyler , all of the Phcenix Lodge ( craft ) , 516 were ballotted for , and approved . Bro . Sheridan , Sutton , and Robinson , were introduced and advanced by

the Grand Chaplain to the degree of Mark Master Masons . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn , Grand Chaplain of England , was balloted for as a joining member , and Bro . Davies , of the Ph (_ enix Lodge , 516 , was proposed as a candidate for advancement at the next meeting . The W . M . then closed the lodge and the brethren retired to refreshment , when a pleasant hour or two was spent in peace and harmony .

The New Vade Mecum ( invented and manufactured by Charles II . Vincent , optician , of 23 , Windsorstreet , Liverpool ) consists of a telescope well adapted for tourists , & c , to which is added an excellent microscope of great power and first-class definition , quite equal to others

sold at ten times the price . Wonderful as it may seem , the price of this ingenious combination is only 3 s . 6 d ., and Mr , Vincent sends it ( carriage free ) anywhere , with printed directions , upon receipt of post-office order or stamps to he amount of 3 s . lod . —[ Advt . l

HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —The greatest wonder of modem times . —They correct biliousness , prevent flatulency , cleanse the liver , purify lhe system , renovate the debilitated , strengthen the stomach , increase the appetite , invigorate lhe nerves , and reinstate the weak . The demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody , convincing them that there is no medicine

equal to Holloway ' s Pills for removing the complaints which arc incidental to the human race . They arc indeed a blessing to the aftlictcd , and a boon to those who suffer from any disorder , internal or external . The purification of the blood , and the consequent removal of all noxious mailer from the secretions , and their gentle actions upon the bowels are the source of the curative powers of Holloway ' s Pills .

Consecration Of The Finsbury Park Lodge, No. 1288.

CONSECRATION of the FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1288 .

The M . W . Grand Master was pleased , upon the petition of Bros . E . Welch , A . Welch , K . Hardey , R . Hollyman , H . A . Stacey , C . L . Goodman . J . Meekham , W . W . Kell , to grant a warrant for the purposes of Freemasonry , also naming it the Finsbury Park Lodge , to be held at the Finsbury Park Hotel , Holloway . On

Monday last , Bro . W . Watson , P . M ., of 25 ( who had previously received the permission of the W . M . Grand Master ) , assisted by Bro . Matthew Cooke , P . M . and Secretary of ( he Globe Lodge , proceeded to consecrate the lodge , in the presence of the following brethren : — E . Welch , A . Welch , C . L . Goodman , Key Hardey , H . A . Stacey , H . Welch , R . Hollyman , T . W . Quin ,

W . Naylor , I . Pigot , J . M'Kcirnan , J . Woodman , R . M . Smith , ' W . Smeed , E . W . Limbert , J . Barrett , J . Frost , G . Bastone , and others . The ceremony of consecration was performed by Bro . W . Watson , in a solemn' and impressive manner , which was very much increased by some excellent music and an able oration , both rendered by Bro . Matthew Cook .

After which Bro . Watson installed Bro . E . Welch into the chair of K . S . This portion of the Masonic business was given by the worthy brother in his accustomed perfect manner . The W . M . invested Bro . A . Welch , as S . W ., Bro . C . L . Goodman , as J . W ., & c . After receiving the names of several local gentlemen to be initialed , and numerous propositions for joining

members , the brethren sat down to banquet , which Bro . Joseph Pigot , the host , served up in a most praiseworthy manner , and reflected great credit upon his Cook , whoever he or she may have been . The wines were exceedingly good , as also were the speeches , particularly those by the AV . M ., Bro . AA ' elch , who allowed his humourous vein to have full play , which appeared to

delight all present . It was one of those enjoyable evenings that all who were so fortunate as to be present will not easily forget . The visitors' health was responded to by Bros . AVatson , M . Cooke , and AV . Smeed . The AV . M . 's health was felitiously proposed by Bro . Key Hardey , and in returning thanks , the AV . M . observed that although he was a litlle advanced in years , yet he was young in

Freemasonry , but he would do his utmost to support Freemasonry , and particularly the Finsbury Park Lodge . Bros . A . Welch , C . L . Goodman , and II . A . Stacey , expressed their thanks for themselves and the other officers , and after some pleasing singing given by Bros .

M . Cooke , C . L . Goodman , AV . Smeed , and H . A . Stacey , the brethren separated highly gratified with the evening ' s entertainment . Before closing we wish to add our meed of praise lo Bro . Pigot , and Sister Pigot , for the excellent arrangements they made for the comfort of the members and visitors .

"We're A' John Thamson's Bairns,"

"WE'RE A' JOHN THAMSON'S BAIRNS , "

A Song composed on the moment by Bro . J SMITH MACGRKGOR , Worshipful Master , Lodge " St . David , " Ber \ vick-on-Tweed , No . 393—on the occasion of proposing the health of Bro . Captain Thomson , a Past Master , on the evening of 28 th December , 1869 .

( TUNE . —The Days we went a Gipsying . ) Aincc mair around the festive board St . David ' s Lodge has met In honour of that patriarch Whom Freemasons ne ' er forget ; That brither ' s age in love should live The merest tyro learns , So bear in mind , as time steals on ,

Wc re a' John Thamson's bairns . Remember that the purpose is To make us good and true , Remember , also , time's too short For a' we hac to do ; Let's have a heavy credit ,

In that book where a' concerns Are noted doon against us , Ev ' n a' John Thamson's bairns . Let dogs delight to bark and bite , For ' tis their nature to , And bears , and tigers growl and fight ,

For their ' s is so to do ; But brithcr Masons ne'er were made To tear out ilk ane ' s harns ; Let ' s live in love , and ne ' er forget We're a' John Thamson ' s bairns . There ' s ane sits at the board to-night ,

The first him Masons ca ' , And mony Masons has he made Amang baith great and sma '; The auldcst brither in the lodge , Respect from a' he earns ; A bumper to John Thamson , For we ' re a' John Thamson ' s bairns .

BREAKFAST . — EPPS ' S COCOA . — Grateful and Comforting . —The very agreeable character of this preparation has rendered it a general favourite . The Civil Service Gazelle remarks -. " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition , and by a careful application of the fine

properties of well-selected cocoa , Mr . Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor ' s bills . " Made simply with boiling water or milk . Sold only in tin-lined packets , labelled J AMES Errs & Co ., Homceopathie Chemists , London . —[ Advt . l