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. THE GRAFT . *¦• METROPOLITAN . Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —The brethren of this lodge met on Monday last at the Albion Tavern ,

Aldersgate-street . The W . M ., Bro . C . Ralph , having taken' the chair , Mr . T . Payne was balloted for ' and didy initiated . Bro . Henri Hartog having

Answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner , retired , aud on his re-admission was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft . Tbe lodge was then closed until October next . The brethren then adjourned to the large banquetting room , where a very avimptviCiti's banquet was served . Bro . Jennings ,

the excellent manager to the London Tavern and Albion Company , Limited , assisted by Bro . Keeping , were assiduous iu their attendance on the visitors and brethren . After the toasts of " The Queen ; " " The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of England ; " aud

"The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon ;" and other toasts , were given , the W . M ., with his nsual eloquence , proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " who were Bros . Littaur , P . M ., 5205 ; Harfeld , P . M ., 185 ; Garner , 144 ; Wolfe , 185 ; Cord well , W . M ., 3 ; and F . Binckes , P . M ., 60 ,

Secretary to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bro . Binckes , in responding for the visitors , thanked the lodge for the hospitality shown himself and the visiting brethren present , and was very pleased with the reception they had met with . He stated that he could not forget how charitable the "Masonic

fraternity were on the occasion of the last festival iu aid of the Boys' School—how nobly the brethren had subscribed ; and hoped the large sum of £ 9 , 000 , that they were still in debt , would be speedily liquidated ; and he would like to see influential lodges , like the Lodge of Joppa , contributing their share for the liquidation of that debt . The brethren

had a great musical treat provided by the W . M ., under the able arrangement of the organist of the lodge , Bro . P . E . Van Noorden , who composed two new songs , sang by Mad . Monsjrrat and Miss Nuir , that were loudly applauded ; as also were Miss Barley and Master F . Solomon ( grandson of one of the members of the lodge ) , who has a very pretty voice . The brethren then separated .

PROVINCIAL . CIIESTEUFIELD . —Scarsdalc Lodge , No . 681 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Chesterfield , on Thursday se ' unight , and was attended by an average number of the brethren . The W . M ., Bro . S . Fouhls , appointed

Bro . R . P . Jeffreys I . G ., iu the place of Bro . Stevens , who resigned that oflice on leaving the town . The death of Bro . Sheldon ( the oldest Freemason in Derbyshire ) had rendered vacant the ollice of Tyler to the lodge , and the subject was now brought forward for discussion . There not being a Freemason

in the town willing to undertake the duties of the office , it became necessary to appoint a serving brother , and on the proposition of Bro . Shipton , seconded by Bro . Osborne , Mr . II . Smith , clerk , was unanimously selected , and the secretary was requested to apply to P . G L . for the necessary

authority to initiate him for that purpose . During refreshments after lodge hours a very interesting ceremony was performed by the W . M . in the presentation of a Treasurer ' s jewel to Bro . J . J I . Ramsden , in recognition of his long and valuable services in that capacity . The W . M . referred to those services

in appropriate and eulogistic language , thanking Bro . Ramsden iu the name of the lodge , and hoping that he might live long to iill the ollice he graced so well . He begged his acceptance of the jewel , not as a reward for those services , but as a testimony of their appreciation by his brethren iu "Masonry . The

jewel was accompanied by a purse of twenty sovereigns , not solely the subscriptions of brother Masons , out oi otner menus » i . \ , „ i 0 i , vj u , . „ . _ n compliment to Bro . Ramsden on his retirement from public life . The remarks of the W . M . were supplemented by Bros . Osborne and Shipton . Brother

Ramsden responded , assuring the brethren that so long as life and memory lasted be should value the g ift as the spontaneous and unanimous feeling of the brethren towards him , and should always look upon it with unbounded feelings of gratification , for while he was conscious of having performed the duties

required of him to the best of his ability , it would also assure him that iu that respect he had not been altogether unsuccessful . KBX ' J * . —Cornwallis Lodge , No . 1107 . —This lodge met on Wednesday , the 2 iid instant , at the Belvedere Tavern , Belvedere , Kent , Bro . T . Wesconibe , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened in due

form with solemn prayer ; the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed ; and after the usual formula Bros . Hind , Smith , and Harrison were ' duly raised to the . sublime degree of M . M , This being the night for electing tIieW . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for thc ensuing year , a ballot was taken resulting in the unanimous election of Bro . Sutton ,

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as * W . M . For the office of Treasurer the ballot proved equally in favour of Bros . Wyatt and Harvey , upon which the W . M . selected Bro . Wyatt for the honour . Bro . Blofield being a candidate for the Tylership , it was put to the lodge and carried in his favour . Bro . J . A . Cameron was elected a joining

member ; and all Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in due form , the brethren partook of refreshment , and parted in harmony . MANCHESTER De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 1161 . —The anniversary festival and installation of the Worshipful Master of this lodge was held last

Wednesday , about seventy brethren assembled at the lodge to do honour to the new W . M ., Bro . Wm . Geo . Turner , who had been unanimously elected to fill the chair for the ensuing year . Amongst whom were several brethren of eminent brethren of eminent rank in the province , Bros . Dr . Lees , P . P . G . S . W . ;

J . L . Figgins , P . P . G . C . ; Goldthorpe , P . G . O . ; Croxton , P . G . J . D . ; Baldwin P . G . S . B ., Cheshire , & c . At the three o ' clock , Bro . Wm . Wayne commenced to instal his successor , in the performance of which ceremony we fully believe he has never been surpassed by any brother in the district . The quiet dignity

with which every charge was delivered betokened careful study , producing a self-confidence that excited the admiration of all present , at Ave o ' clock the brethren adjourned to the Ardwick Town Hall ; where covers were laid for eig hty . After the cloth

was drawn , the usual loyal aud Masonic toasts were given , Bro . Wayne gave the toast of the " Worshipful Master , " expressing the highest compliments on his general character , aud the unbounded confidence he felt that the choice tbe brethren had made was not

only fairly earned , but would be productive of continued success to the lodge , Bro . W . G . Turner responded in an excellent speech , at the close of which he gave " The health of the Immediate P . M ., Bro . Wayne , " whose knowledge and deep studies of Masonry had culminated in the

performance of a ceremony that day it would be impossible for any to excel . The satisfaction of the brethren at the very excellent way in which Bro . Wayne had discharged his duties of Worshipful Master , was expressed through him by their wish that he should on this occasion place upon his breast a gold Past

Master ' s jewel , accompanied as it was with their prayers that he may be spared many years to wear it on his heart , to mark in a humble way how he lived in their ' s . Bro . Wayne who was deeply affected expressed his thankfulness to the brethren for their many kindnesses to him , and more

especially for this last beautiful ' present . Bro . Bidder gave the " Visiting Brethren , " recalling to mind the many virtues and exalted rank of those present as visitors ou this occasion , iu his usual vivacious and spirited manner , which was responded to by several of the provincial oflicers present wishing that continued prosperity to the " De Grey

and Ripon , " which had so eminently distinguished it , outstripping in numbers every lodge iu the province for the time it had been established . Several other toasts followed , interspersed with glees and songs which were ably rendered by a glee party of brethren from Blackburn , Bro . R . Seed , P . M ., presided at the pianoforte , in his usual brilliant

manner . IRELAND . BELFAST . —LoJae of Harmony , No . 3 . —R"gulai

communication of this lodge was held ou Thursday eve . iiug , 3 rd iust ., in the Masonic Rooms , Doncgallplace , Bro . W . Martin , P . M ., occupying the chair . The lodge was opened ou the E . A . degree , and afterwards raised to the M . M . Bro . C . T . SVatt , w ' io bad with great credit proved himself proficient in his former degrees , received iu a most solemn and impressive manner the M . M . degree from Bros . Hill ,

P . M ., . * 3 , and Bro . Kelly , P . M 10 !) . The working of the M . M . degree , and rendering of the ritual by the two Bros , before mentioned could not be surpassed . This very old lodge is noted by all other lodges as being the first in Belfast at giving degrees , and as a rule is largely visited by members of all lodges for

instruction . The lodge was afterwards closed in usual form , after the benediction hymn being sung The members afterwards sat down to a well-covered refreshment board . The usual Masonic and loyal toasts having been honoured , and a few songs , Sic , given , all separated after enjoying a pleasant evening ,

Temple Lodge , No . 51 , had its regular lodge meeting in the Masonic Rooms , Donegall-place , on Wednesday evening , 2 nd inst ., Bro Jno . \ V . Whiteside , presiding . The lodge was opened on the E . A . degree , after which the installation of officers was

proceeded with . After the transaction of the usual business , the lodge having been closed , thc brethren adjourned to the refreshment board , and after spending a pleasant hour separated in peace , love , and harmony .

Alfred ' s Masonic Lodge , No . 50—The regular communication of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , 1 st inst ., iu the Masonic Rooms , Donegallplaco . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Clarke , the chair was occupied by P . M . Bro . C . Todd . The lodgo was opened on the K . A . degree , and after the

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transaction of the usual lodge business , hearing report read by the auditors for the past six months , the installation of oflicers for the ensuing six mouths was proceeded with ; after which Mr . John Thompson , who had been regularly proposed , & c , and being preseut received the degree of E . A ., upon

which the lodge was working . The lodge was then closed iu due form . The brethren afterward adjourned to the refreshment board , where a delightful evening was passed . Hiram ' s Lodge , A o . 97 . —The regular monthly meeting was held in the Masouic Rooms ,

Donegallplace . In the absence ofthe W . M ., Bro . McKeuna , thechairwasoecupiedbyP . M . Bro . Getston , ofLodge No . 22 . The lodge was opened on the E . A . degree , and afterwards passed to the F . C . Mr . Wm . Elliott Roberts received the F . C . from P . M . Bro . Freeman .

The brethren agreed to dine m the lodge rooms on St . John ' s Day , 24 th inst . The installation was afterwards proceeded with , and lodge closed in ancient custom . A very social and pleasant hour was spent at the refreshment board after the business was

over . Friendly Brother ' s Lodge , No . 609 . —The members of this lodge met in their lodge rooms , ( Bro . AVeis ' s ) , Davis-street , on Monday evening , 31 st May , being the regular night of meeting , and no very important business before the lodge , the election of oflicers

for the ensuing six mouths was proceeded with . The following brethren were elected to fill the different chairs , & c .: —Bros . Jas . AL-urn , W . M . ; Jas . Keown , S . W . ; Adam Fetherstonhaugh , J . W . ; James Wood , Sec . ; G . W . Banks , Treas . ; Parker , I . G . ; Bunting ,

S . D . ; Parke , J . D . The lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren retired to the refreshment board , when the usual loyal aud Masonic toasts having been proposed and responded to , the brethren separated at au early hour .

The Royal Arch.

THE ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . Belgrave Chapter , No . 749 . —A convocation ot this Chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Friday , June 4 th . Present : —Comp . H . Garrod , M . E . Z ., in the chair ; Comps . J . G . Bond , H . ; II . Johnson , J . ; W . Bourne , S . E . ; G . Pynnn , S . N . ; G . W . Porter , P . S . ; H . Finch , A . S . ; H .

Crabtree , A . S . ; and the following Companions , Comps . W . Ough , G . P ., P . Z . ; W . Watson , P . G . S . ; J . Coates , E . Harper , S . Honiewood , R . W . Hunt , J . James , II . Jennings , W . Johnson , G , Knight , E . W . Mackuey , W . E . Mackrill , T . Potter , J . Stewart , C . Tuckctt , R . N . Welchmaii , J . Zachnsdorf and the following were present : —Comps . T . W .

J . Goldsbrough , P . Z . ; J . Nuuu , G . D . C . ; J . Smith , P . G . D . C . ; li . Blackburn , and E . Randall . The Chapter having been opened in due form , au amendment to the Bye-laws was proposed by Comp . II . Johnson , J ., to alter th * days of meeting to the last Friday in Feb uary , June , and October ; which was carried unanimously . The election of principals

having been made at the last convocation , the installation was proceeded with ; and Comp . J . G . Bond was duly installed M . E . Z ., by Comp . W . Watson , P . G . S . , assisted by Comp . Ough , P . X ., and Comp . Golds ! ro , P . Z . Comp . II . Johnson was installed H . ; and Comp W . Bourne . / . Comp . II .

Garrod , P . Z . was appointed S . li . Com ]) . G . Pymm , S . N . ; G . W . Porter , P . S . ; II . Finch , A . S ., and H . Crabtree , A . S ., were re-appointed . There being no other business , the Chapter was closed in solemn form ; and the Companions adjourned to refreshment , when an excellent banquet was provided . Comp . J . G . Bond , M . E . Z ., in the chair . The usual toasts

having been responded to , the M . E . Z . took the opportiiiiitvofpreseutiiigComp . Garrod with a P . Z . jewel , complimenting him in a short speech , npon the ablo manner in whbh he had performed the dutiea of M . H . Z . during the past year . Comp . Goldsbro , ( P . Z ., 185 ) , returned thanks for tho visitors ; audit need hardly be said that , with Comp . E . \ V . Mackney

present , some excellent songs were sung , Comp . J . G . Bond , M . E . Z ., G . Pyiiini , S . N ., and others lending their aid towards the harmony of the evening . Rose of Denmark Chapter , No . 975 . —A quarterly convocation of this Chapter was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , the 5 th inst . The M . E . Z ., Comp . A . A . Pendlebury ,

presided , and was supported by Comps . AV . F . Smith , II ; G . Powell , J ; R . W . Little , P . Z . E . ; II . G . Buss , P . Z .. Treas . ; J . Brett , W . II . Hubbard and J . Terry , P . Z . ' s . ; W . Dodd ami B . Gurney , Sojourners ; tjuilty , OS . j and many other Comps . For the first time in the history of the chapter ,

tnere were no candidates , the five brethreu on the agenda paper being unable to attend . The Comps . therefore enjoyed a stroll through Kew Gardens and surrounding beautiful neighbourhood , and returned to dinner at the hotel , where Comp . Banks , as usual , gave the utmost satisfaction , by his admirable cuisine and wines .

Victoria Chapter , A * b . 1056 . —A meeting of this Chapter was held at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on Monday , the 7 th iust ., and was moderately