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and conscientious ruler of the Craft . He attended the meetings regularly , and comported himself with dignity and discretion . On the 1 st December , 1756 , the Earl of Blesinton was elected Grand Master , thus
giving an additional proof of the rapid advance of the Ancients in material prosperity . Soon after his election , namely , on the 2 nd March , 1757 , it was " ordered that the Masters of the Royal Arch shall
also be summoned to meet , in order to regulate things relative to that most valuable branch of the Craft . " It is therefore evident , that although the Royal Arch was then worked as a distinct degree , it was ,
nevertheless , intimately allied with Symbolic Masonry , and the above resolution indicates the germ of that separate organisation which was afterwards perfected by the establishment of a Supreme Grand Chapter . ( To be continued . )
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«> Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire and Rutland : Its By-Laws , History , and Roll of Members since 1775 . By the R . W . Bro . WILLIAM KELLY , Provincial Grand Master .
We continue ( from page 475 ) our extracts from this excellent work . On the decease of Lord Rancliffe , in 1851 , after having held the P . G . Mastershi p for nearly forty years , the M . W . G . M ., to the great joy of the province , conferred this hard-earned and well-merited
distinction on Sir F . G . Fowke , Bart ., who had now performed the duties as D . P . G . M . for eighteen years . Accordingly , on 23 rd April , 1851 ( St . George's Day ) , thc P . G . Lodge assembled at the Bell Hotel for his installation . Bro . Dobie , Grand Registrar ,
and P . G . M . for Surrey , presided as P . G . M . ; and Bro . W . H . White , the venerable Grand Secretary of the Order , as D . P . G . M . ; whilst Bro . Lawrence Thompson acted as P . G . Director of Ceremonies ; and Bros . Pc ' . tiforand Kelly as the Wardens , about fifty brethren being present .
The patent of appointment having been read by Bro . White , and the Grand Registrar having duly installed the P . G . M . in a very impressive manner , he was proclaimed and saluted . On being placed in the chair , Sir Frederick addressed the brethren , alluding to thc gratifying manner in which ,
unsolicited , the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M ., had appointed him to that important office , after which he appointed the officers for the ensuing year , and the day ' s proceedings terminated with a banquet , at which the P . G . M ., of course , presided . In returning thanks for the toast of his health ,
which had been proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . Dobie , Sir Frederick said it would be affectation in him to say that he did not feel deeply the honour done to him that day . He had a few remarks to offer , which he had committed to writing ,
and he would , therefore , read them . As the writer possesses a copy of this interesting narrative of Sir Frederick ' s Masonic experience , which contains several matters , not merely of local , but of general Masonic interst , he is glad of this opportunity of placing it upon record in these
pages . Sir Frederick said : " Brethren , I consider it to be my duty to give you a brief sketch of my Masonic career for a period of nearly forty years , and to lay before you , as it were , my credentials , which I trust you will think in some degree may qualify me
for the office which by the unsolicited favour of thc Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , I have now thc honour to hold . Brethren , I shall commence by stating that I hold in my hand a document , the discovery of which first gave mc the idea of becoming a Mason . It is my father ' s appointment as
Provincial Grand Master for Leicestershire in thc year 1774 , by Lord Petre , the then Grand Master . I also found this square and Royal Arch jewel [ Sir Frederick here produced them ] , emblems which excited in mc a curiosity to know thc meaning assigned to them ; and I entertained at once a preconceived opinion of thc usefulness of our Order .
A relation of mine happening to be a member of thc Prince of Wales' Lodge in London , I requested him to propose me as a candidate for initiation , and I was accordingly initiated in that lodge , in thc year 1813 , by Bro . Waller Rodwell Wright , a barrister , one of the greatest ornaments of our Order , and possibly the ablest and most accomplished Mason of his day . No wonder , then , when I was ushered
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into the Order under such distinguished auspices , that I should be warmly attached to it , and endeavour to perfect myself in the various ramifications of its hidden treasures . I soon joined other lodges in the metropolis , and have served those minor offices , the duties of which every Mason should
discharge in order to qualify himself progressively step by step for future advancement . ( Applause . ) Among these offices I was Junior and Senior Warden of that admirable lodge , the lodge of Antiquity , presided over by H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master , who twice offered me the
Mastership , but I was obliged to decline taking the chair by my absence abroad . His Royal Highness , with his usual discrimination , observing that I was a tolerably industrious workman in the Masonic vineyard , and that I appeared to take an interest in its prosperity , was pleased to appoint me S . G . Deacon
and afterwards , in the year 1821 , S . G . Warden . I was Acting Master of the Prince of Wales' Lodge for some time , and was Deputy Master of the Lodge at the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of York , in the year 1823 , the arrangement of the whole of which ceremony devolved upon myself [ the Prince ¦
of Wales's Lodge subsequently presented Sir Frederick with a splendid Masonic jewel , in commemoration of his services to the lodge ] . This was truly a proud day for the lodge , and I may add for the whole fraternity . After the secession of Bro . Wright from the lodge , who had accepted an office
under Government , that of Assessor of a Code of Laws at Malta , the lodge declined in numbers , when I proposed that it should memorialise the Duke of York to accept the chair , vacant by the accession to the throne of the Prince Regent , afterwards George IV . His Royal Highness acceded
to our wishes , and it is truly gratifying to me to know that it is now one of the most respectable and thriving lodges in the metropolis . I was in due course a Grand Steward , and served the office at our annual grand festival . I was Steward at thc anniversary of the Girls' School in 1820 , and of the
Boys' School in 1822 , and became a Life Governor of each . Here , perhaps , I may be allowed to say ( in order to encourage others " to go and do likewise" ) that I induced my better half to be in some measure useful to our Order ( although she , in common with many of the fair sex , had no very great
affection for our dark and mysterious secrets ) , by becoming a Life Governor , as well as myself , of the Girls' School . Though mentioned last , it is not least in my estimation , I joined St . John ' s Lodge in this town , in the year 1817 ; and have continued a subscribing member ever since ; and I believe .
at the present moment , I am Father of the lodge . Brethren , I cannot speak of St . John ' s Lodge ( of which I was Master for two successive years ) without expressing my grateful feelings for the many attentions I have received from its members ; nor ever forget their kindness in presenting me with a
beautiful cup as a testimonial of their regard , through thc hands of my noble brother , the Past Deputy Grand Master , Lord Howe , whose absence I have now so much reason to regret . It also affords me great satisfaction to say that I am a member of the second lodge at Leicester , the John
of Gaunt Lodge , which I trust will long continue to flourish in happy union and harmony with its elder brother of St . John ' s . I became a member of the Chapter of Observance and the Encampment of Mount Carmel , two lodges of Masonic Knight Templars , and am now Provincial Grand
Commander of the Order in this county . I am also Provincial Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry for Leicestershire . Brethren , believe me , I have not mentioned these facts by way of boast , but that you may know them , and pronounce your own judgment as to whether you consider they are
in any way qualifications for the office of ruler of this province ; and to show you that I have not been merely a nominal member of the Order , but have worked my way to my present position , not only with a view to my own improvement , but , so far as in me lay , to serve the Craft at large . ( Loud
applause . ) I have now to add a few words with respect to thc relative position between thc late lamented Provincial Grand Master , Lord Rancliffe , and myself , as regards this office . His lordship ' s father and my own were officers in the Guards together , and were equerries at the same time to
H . R . H . thc late Duke of Cumberland , the brother of George thc Third , who was Grand Master for several years , ancl this , in all probability , was the reason of their both becoming Masons , and subsequently Grand Masters for Leicestershire . I may , perhaps , be allowed in this assembly of brothers to
state that there was one peculiar coincidence in our family history . Thc Duke and Duchess of Cumberland were sponsors to Lord Rancliffe and to my sister , Mrs . Colonel liurnaby , both of whom took thc Christian names of their Royal Highnesses
—namely , Henry Anne Parkvns , afterwards Lord Rancliffe , and Henry Anne Fowke , afterwards Mrs . Burnaby , thc gentleman taking the Christian names of a lady , and thc lady a gentleman ' s . The Duchess of Cumberland was , I believe , the first Patroness
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of the Girls' School , which was then called the Cumberland School , established , I fancy , originally by the Chevalier Ruspini , but afterwards encouraged and brought into note by the Duke of Cumberland . I have also here an old printed paper purporting to be a list of the shareholders in a tontine for
raising . £ 5 , 000 towards building Freemasons' Hall . My father was one of them , and there are here the printed receipts for his share . Amongst the names is that of the Bishop of Osnaburg , one of the lives in the Tontine ( age 12 ) , and was no less a personage thau the late Commander-in-Chief , the Duke of
York , although , at that time , he was only known as the Bishop of Osnaburg , wore the costume of a Bishop , and went to court in lawn sleeves . I should wish , before I conclude , to say one word in respectful memory of our late Provincial Grand Master , for whom I had a sincere regard . There was an
openness , sociability , and liveliness , and I may term a bon hommie , of character about him that made him popular amongst a large circle of friends and acquaintances , by whom he was much beloved , and especially so by those who best knew him . He had often said to me that he was conscious of
his many deficiencies and omissions as Provincial Grand Master . Of this , however , I am certain , that he was proud of the honour , and anxious to do all in his power to perform the duties of the office . Peace to his manes ! Brethren , in conducting the affairs of the Province I trust I shall be ever
careful to observe that suaviter in modo which is so essentially necessary in every society ; but it will be also my duty , in all cases where my authority may be required for the good of Masonry , not altogether to lose sight of the forlitcr in re . Brethren , it cannot be expected now the verdure of earlier
days has been succeeded by the sere leaf of three score years and ten , that the same activity in your service as formerly can be displayed- of this , however , I feel conscious , that I am animated by the same zeal for the Order I ever possessed , and I trust , with the aid of my Wardens and the other
officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge , the province may continue to flourish ; for I should indeed grieve if Masonry declined in it under my too feeble superintendence . ( Loud and continued applause . ) The address being concluded , the Chairman
gave the health of Bro . W . H . White , Grand Secretary , who recited some of his remembrances of Sir F . Fowke ' s early Masonic career , corroborating what was stated in his address , and mentioning the high estimation in which he was held by the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master of the Order .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
The R . W . S . G . M . Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire , has been asked by Earl Dalhousie , G . M . of Scotland , to allow his lordship to nominate him ( Sir M . ) as Depute Grand Master for next year , which distinguished honour has been accepted .
THE CRAFT . DUNDEE . —A meeting of the " Operative" Lodge was held within their own Hall , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., the R . W . Master , Bro . John Logic , occupying the chair ; Bro . Fenwick S . W ., Bro . George Morris J . W . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and agreed to . Having been admitted in proper form , the R . W . M . called
upon Uro . James Uerry , P . M . 375 , to perform the ceremony of the first degree , which he did in his usual particular and impressive manner . The newly-initiated candidates having complied with the rules and nominated their instructors for preparing them for the further degrees , and their being no other business before the lodge , it was
closed in due form . At the request of the R . W . Master , the brethren then adjourned to the "Vine , " where Uro . Robert Cowie , Past Master of St . David ' s Lodge , Dundee , in a speech of considerable length , highly explanatory of the degree , proposed the health of the newly-initiated , which having been duly pledged and responded to , the brethren retired .
ROVAL ARCH MASONRY . DUNDEE . —The annual meeting of the R . A . Chapter No . 6 was held at the Albion Hotel on the 23 rd ultimo , at 8 p . m . From the annual statement , we find that this chapter is in a very prosperous state , 16 meetings and 29 exaltations having laken place during the year . The M . E . P . Z . declared the several offices of the chapter vacant , and the following were unanimously elected : —
Comps . James Berry , VAC ; John Fenwick , II . ; Alex . Keet , J . ; James Robertson , Past P . Z . ; William Offices , S . S . C ., Edinburgh , Proxy P . Z . ; Wm . F . Longmuir , Treasurer ; Alexander Henry , S . E . ; James Dunn , S . H . ; Logic , Reid and Macfarlane , 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd Sojourners ; Todd , Smyth and Roger , members of Finance Committee ; Baird and Reid , Janitors . The companions then adjourned to hold thc autumnal equinox festival under the presidency ofthcM . E . l ' . Z .
MESSRS . A . LYNES AND SON , the celebrated clothiers of Shorcdilch , have issued , in "Smiles and Styles , " a most amusing hook , which will certainly create much talk in the tailoring world . Part 2 , " Styles , " contains a very handsome plate of winter fashions , and graphic descriptions of every garment of famed Kensington clothing .
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Freemasonry In England.
and conscientious ruler of the Craft . He attended the meetings regularly , and comported himself with dignity and discretion . On the 1 st December , 1756 , the Earl of Blesinton was elected Grand Master , thus
giving an additional proof of the rapid advance of the Ancients in material prosperity . Soon after his election , namely , on the 2 nd March , 1757 , it was " ordered that the Masters of the Royal Arch shall
also be summoned to meet , in order to regulate things relative to that most valuable branch of the Craft . " It is therefore evident , that although the Royal Arch was then worked as a distinct degree , it was ,
nevertheless , intimately allied with Symbolic Masonry , and the above resolution indicates the germ of that separate organisation which was afterwards perfected by the establishment of a Supreme Grand Chapter . ( To be continued . )
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«> Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire and Rutland : Its By-Laws , History , and Roll of Members since 1775 . By the R . W . Bro . WILLIAM KELLY , Provincial Grand Master .
We continue ( from page 475 ) our extracts from this excellent work . On the decease of Lord Rancliffe , in 1851 , after having held the P . G . Mastershi p for nearly forty years , the M . W . G . M ., to the great joy of the province , conferred this hard-earned and well-merited
distinction on Sir F . G . Fowke , Bart ., who had now performed the duties as D . P . G . M . for eighteen years . Accordingly , on 23 rd April , 1851 ( St . George's Day ) , thc P . G . Lodge assembled at the Bell Hotel for his installation . Bro . Dobie , Grand Registrar ,
and P . G . M . for Surrey , presided as P . G . M . ; and Bro . W . H . White , the venerable Grand Secretary of the Order , as D . P . G . M . ; whilst Bro . Lawrence Thompson acted as P . G . Director of Ceremonies ; and Bros . Pc ' . tiforand Kelly as the Wardens , about fifty brethren being present .
The patent of appointment having been read by Bro . White , and the Grand Registrar having duly installed the P . G . M . in a very impressive manner , he was proclaimed and saluted . On being placed in the chair , Sir Frederick addressed the brethren , alluding to thc gratifying manner in which ,
unsolicited , the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M ., had appointed him to that important office , after which he appointed the officers for the ensuing year , and the day ' s proceedings terminated with a banquet , at which the P . G . M ., of course , presided . In returning thanks for the toast of his health ,
which had been proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . Dobie , Sir Frederick said it would be affectation in him to say that he did not feel deeply the honour done to him that day . He had a few remarks to offer , which he had committed to writing ,
and he would , therefore , read them . As the writer possesses a copy of this interesting narrative of Sir Frederick ' s Masonic experience , which contains several matters , not merely of local , but of general Masonic interst , he is glad of this opportunity of placing it upon record in these
pages . Sir Frederick said : " Brethren , I consider it to be my duty to give you a brief sketch of my Masonic career for a period of nearly forty years , and to lay before you , as it were , my credentials , which I trust you will think in some degree may qualify me
for the office which by the unsolicited favour of thc Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , I have now thc honour to hold . Brethren , I shall commence by stating that I hold in my hand a document , the discovery of which first gave mc the idea of becoming a Mason . It is my father ' s appointment as
Provincial Grand Master for Leicestershire in thc year 1774 , by Lord Petre , the then Grand Master . I also found this square and Royal Arch jewel [ Sir Frederick here produced them ] , emblems which excited in mc a curiosity to know thc meaning assigned to them ; and I entertained at once a preconceived opinion of thc usefulness of our Order .
A relation of mine happening to be a member of thc Prince of Wales' Lodge in London , I requested him to propose me as a candidate for initiation , and I was accordingly initiated in that lodge , in thc year 1813 , by Bro . Waller Rodwell Wright , a barrister , one of the greatest ornaments of our Order , and possibly the ablest and most accomplished Mason of his day . No wonder , then , when I was ushered
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into the Order under such distinguished auspices , that I should be warmly attached to it , and endeavour to perfect myself in the various ramifications of its hidden treasures . I soon joined other lodges in the metropolis , and have served those minor offices , the duties of which every Mason should
discharge in order to qualify himself progressively step by step for future advancement . ( Applause . ) Among these offices I was Junior and Senior Warden of that admirable lodge , the lodge of Antiquity , presided over by H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master , who twice offered me the
Mastership , but I was obliged to decline taking the chair by my absence abroad . His Royal Highness , with his usual discrimination , observing that I was a tolerably industrious workman in the Masonic vineyard , and that I appeared to take an interest in its prosperity , was pleased to appoint me S . G . Deacon
and afterwards , in the year 1821 , S . G . Warden . I was Acting Master of the Prince of Wales' Lodge for some time , and was Deputy Master of the Lodge at the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of York , in the year 1823 , the arrangement of the whole of which ceremony devolved upon myself [ the Prince ¦
of Wales's Lodge subsequently presented Sir Frederick with a splendid Masonic jewel , in commemoration of his services to the lodge ] . This was truly a proud day for the lodge , and I may add for the whole fraternity . After the secession of Bro . Wright from the lodge , who had accepted an office
under Government , that of Assessor of a Code of Laws at Malta , the lodge declined in numbers , when I proposed that it should memorialise the Duke of York to accept the chair , vacant by the accession to the throne of the Prince Regent , afterwards George IV . His Royal Highness acceded
to our wishes , and it is truly gratifying to me to know that it is now one of the most respectable and thriving lodges in the metropolis . I was in due course a Grand Steward , and served the office at our annual grand festival . I was Steward at thc anniversary of the Girls' School in 1820 , and of the
Boys' School in 1822 , and became a Life Governor of each . Here , perhaps , I may be allowed to say ( in order to encourage others " to go and do likewise" ) that I induced my better half to be in some measure useful to our Order ( although she , in common with many of the fair sex , had no very great
affection for our dark and mysterious secrets ) , by becoming a Life Governor , as well as myself , of the Girls' School . Though mentioned last , it is not least in my estimation , I joined St . John ' s Lodge in this town , in the year 1817 ; and have continued a subscribing member ever since ; and I believe .
at the present moment , I am Father of the lodge . Brethren , I cannot speak of St . John ' s Lodge ( of which I was Master for two successive years ) without expressing my grateful feelings for the many attentions I have received from its members ; nor ever forget their kindness in presenting me with a
beautiful cup as a testimonial of their regard , through thc hands of my noble brother , the Past Deputy Grand Master , Lord Howe , whose absence I have now so much reason to regret . It also affords me great satisfaction to say that I am a member of the second lodge at Leicester , the John
of Gaunt Lodge , which I trust will long continue to flourish in happy union and harmony with its elder brother of St . John ' s . I became a member of the Chapter of Observance and the Encampment of Mount Carmel , two lodges of Masonic Knight Templars , and am now Provincial Grand
Commander of the Order in this county . I am also Provincial Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry for Leicestershire . Brethren , believe me , I have not mentioned these facts by way of boast , but that you may know them , and pronounce your own judgment as to whether you consider they are
in any way qualifications for the office of ruler of this province ; and to show you that I have not been merely a nominal member of the Order , but have worked my way to my present position , not only with a view to my own improvement , but , so far as in me lay , to serve the Craft at large . ( Loud
applause . ) I have now to add a few words with respect to thc relative position between thc late lamented Provincial Grand Master , Lord Rancliffe , and myself , as regards this office . His lordship ' s father and my own were officers in the Guards together , and were equerries at the same time to
H . R . H . thc late Duke of Cumberland , the brother of George thc Third , who was Grand Master for several years , ancl this , in all probability , was the reason of their both becoming Masons , and subsequently Grand Masters for Leicestershire . I may , perhaps , be allowed in this assembly of brothers to
state that there was one peculiar coincidence in our family history . Thc Duke and Duchess of Cumberland were sponsors to Lord Rancliffe and to my sister , Mrs . Colonel liurnaby , both of whom took thc Christian names of their Royal Highnesses
—namely , Henry Anne Parkvns , afterwards Lord Rancliffe , and Henry Anne Fowke , afterwards Mrs . Burnaby , thc gentleman taking the Christian names of a lady , and thc lady a gentleman ' s . The Duchess of Cumberland was , I believe , the first Patroness
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of the Girls' School , which was then called the Cumberland School , established , I fancy , originally by the Chevalier Ruspini , but afterwards encouraged and brought into note by the Duke of Cumberland . I have also here an old printed paper purporting to be a list of the shareholders in a tontine for
raising . £ 5 , 000 towards building Freemasons' Hall . My father was one of them , and there are here the printed receipts for his share . Amongst the names is that of the Bishop of Osnaburg , one of the lives in the Tontine ( age 12 ) , and was no less a personage thau the late Commander-in-Chief , the Duke of
York , although , at that time , he was only known as the Bishop of Osnaburg , wore the costume of a Bishop , and went to court in lawn sleeves . I should wish , before I conclude , to say one word in respectful memory of our late Provincial Grand Master , for whom I had a sincere regard . There was an
openness , sociability , and liveliness , and I may term a bon hommie , of character about him that made him popular amongst a large circle of friends and acquaintances , by whom he was much beloved , and especially so by those who best knew him . He had often said to me that he was conscious of
his many deficiencies and omissions as Provincial Grand Master . Of this , however , I am certain , that he was proud of the honour , and anxious to do all in his power to perform the duties of the office . Peace to his manes ! Brethren , in conducting the affairs of the Province I trust I shall be ever
careful to observe that suaviter in modo which is so essentially necessary in every society ; but it will be also my duty , in all cases where my authority may be required for the good of Masonry , not altogether to lose sight of the forlitcr in re . Brethren , it cannot be expected now the verdure of earlier
days has been succeeded by the sere leaf of three score years and ten , that the same activity in your service as formerly can be displayed- of this , however , I feel conscious , that I am animated by the same zeal for the Order I ever possessed , and I trust , with the aid of my Wardens and the other
officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge , the province may continue to flourish ; for I should indeed grieve if Masonry declined in it under my too feeble superintendence . ( Loud and continued applause . ) The address being concluded , the Chairman
gave the health of Bro . W . H . White , Grand Secretary , who recited some of his remembrances of Sir F . Fowke ' s early Masonic career , corroborating what was stated in his address , and mentioning the high estimation in which he was held by the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master of the Order .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
The R . W . S . G . M . Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire , has been asked by Earl Dalhousie , G . M . of Scotland , to allow his lordship to nominate him ( Sir M . ) as Depute Grand Master for next year , which distinguished honour has been accepted .
THE CRAFT . DUNDEE . —A meeting of the " Operative" Lodge was held within their own Hall , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., the R . W . Master , Bro . John Logic , occupying the chair ; Bro . Fenwick S . W ., Bro . George Morris J . W . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and agreed to . Having been admitted in proper form , the R . W . M . called
upon Uro . James Uerry , P . M . 375 , to perform the ceremony of the first degree , which he did in his usual particular and impressive manner . The newly-initiated candidates having complied with the rules and nominated their instructors for preparing them for the further degrees , and their being no other business before the lodge , it was
closed in due form . At the request of the R . W . Master , the brethren then adjourned to the "Vine , " where Uro . Robert Cowie , Past Master of St . David ' s Lodge , Dundee , in a speech of considerable length , highly explanatory of the degree , proposed the health of the newly-initiated , which having been duly pledged and responded to , the brethren retired .
ROVAL ARCH MASONRY . DUNDEE . —The annual meeting of the R . A . Chapter No . 6 was held at the Albion Hotel on the 23 rd ultimo , at 8 p . m . From the annual statement , we find that this chapter is in a very prosperous state , 16 meetings and 29 exaltations having laken place during the year . The M . E . P . Z . declared the several offices of the chapter vacant , and the following were unanimously elected : —
Comps . James Berry , VAC ; John Fenwick , II . ; Alex . Keet , J . ; James Robertson , Past P . Z . ; William Offices , S . S . C ., Edinburgh , Proxy P . Z . ; Wm . F . Longmuir , Treasurer ; Alexander Henry , S . E . ; James Dunn , S . H . ; Logic , Reid and Macfarlane , 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd Sojourners ; Todd , Smyth and Roger , members of Finance Committee ; Baird and Reid , Janitors . The companions then adjourned to hold thc autumnal equinox festival under the presidency ofthcM . E . l ' . Z .
MESSRS . A . LYNES AND SON , the celebrated clothiers of Shorcdilch , have issued , in "Smiles and Styles , " a most amusing hook , which will certainly create much talk in the tailoring world . Part 2 , " Styles , " contains a very handsome plate of winter fashions , and graphic descriptions of every garment of famed Kensington clothing .