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will be seen that the initiations have been far from numerous , which is to be accounted for by the fact that the New Cross brethren were by no means anxious to become a numerous lodge , and the fees are somewhat heavier than is usual , more especially so for this locality . The meeting of Saturday , the 4 th inst ., was not by any means well attended , and some of the brethren were anything
but punctual in their observation of the summons to meet at three p . m . "Punctuality is the soul of business , " as we wrote in big type in our copy books at school . We are always pleased to see a full muster at the opening of lodge , and nothing carries a worse impression , at all events from a visitorial point of view , than a bare and deserted lodge-room , that gradually fills as the ceremonies
while away . In the temporary absence of theW . M ., Bro . Kceble . P . M . Sec , assumed the chair , the lodge being formed as follcws : — E . H . Thielley , S . W . ; W . A . Simmonds , TAV . ; L . Beck , S . D . ; H . T . Green , J . D . ; W . Hardman , I . G . -, Chapman , Tyler . There were also present Bros . Solomon Jewell , Moss , Smurthwaite , Ernest Smith , D . Malpas , Metham , Grummant , Cowley , and
Macgillivray , members ; Bro . C . J . Hogg , P . M ., P . G . S ., hon . member ; and Bros . J . W . Baldwin , P . M . 1423 , and Andrews , 871 . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and Bro . Macgillivray , a candidate for passing , was interrogated , and having given substantial proofs of the progress he had made since initiation , in point of fact having acquitted himself in a highly satisfactory manner ,
was rewarded , and withdrew . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Keeble , in a careful manner , passed Bro . Macgillivray to thc degree of a Fellow Craft . Bros . Malpas , Moss , Grummant , and Cowley , having been examined as Fellow Crafts , withdrew , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bros . Malpass and Moss were admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of aM . M .,
a privilege that was subsequently extended to Bros . Grummant and Cowley . Too much cannot be said of the painstaking manner in which the double ceremony of the Third Degree was worked by the W . M ., who was throughout struggling with a bad cold . After lodge had been resumed in the First Degree , the W . M ., Bro . W . B . Woodman , arrived , and relieved Bro . Secretary of the
duties of the chair . Thc bye-laws having been read ( and very well read too ) , in open lodge by Bro . Green , J . D ., the duty of electing a successor to Bro . Woodman , whose year of office expires in February , devolved upon the lodge , and after the ballot had been taken , the W . M . announced that the choice of the brethren had fallen on Bro . Keeble , P . M ., Sec , who was officially informed of the fact , and
briefly responded , Bro . F . Walters , P . G . J . D ., & c , was reelected Treas ., and Bro . Church , Tyler , for the ensuing year . Bros . H . J . Green , S . Jewell , and E . Smith were appointed auditors . Bro . Keeble proposed , and Bro . Thielley seconded , that thc retiring W . M ., Bro . W . B . Woodman , be presented with a ten guinea jewel in commemoration of his having filled thc post of first W . M . of the New
Cross Lodge . Tluc waa unanimously agreed to . All Masonic business being now at an end , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , and adjourned till thc first Saturday in February . The brethren were afterwards regaled with light refreshments , and , after an enjoyablc hour had been spent , separated . PUTNEY . —Royal Commemoration Lodge
( No is 8 s ) . —The members of thc above lodge met on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . J . Wright . There were also present Bros . Robinson and Jackson as Wardens ; Bro . P . M . H . Smith , Sec ; and Bro . Watkitts , as Treasurer . Thc lodge having been duly opened and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , the W . M . examined Bros . Weston and
Hatfield , and raised them to the degree of M . M . Bros . Maryon , l ' ardot ' . Williams , and Easton being prestnt , they were found duly qualified to be passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , Ballot was taken for Messrs Bury , Rowe , Breach , Barratt , and Read , and they were then initiated into the ancient mysteries . Bro . Watt , of thc Mount Edgcumbe Lodge , was balloted for , and admitted as a joining member .
The W . M ., rising before closing thc lodge , informed the members that he had received a communication from the Secretary of the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons-, asking lor a Steward to be nominated for the next festival . The W . M . offered to represent the lodge , which we believe was agreed to , and he then closed in the usual manner . On the brethren assembling at the
festive board , they numbered nearly fifty , there being a diputntion from the brethren ofthe Southern Star Lodge , who were specially invited by the W . M . and officers . Thc viands having been disposed of and grace said , the W . M . rose and in his usual flow of good humour gave the regular Masonic toasts . P . M . Smith handling the gavel , proposed 'I he Health of the W . M ; which was well received
by one and all . Wc could hardly expect anything else , for not only is the W . M . a great favourite , but the worthy Sccnuity proposed it in such a manner , that he could not fail to make thc brethren receive it otherwise . The toast having been responded to , that of the " Initiates , " was given , and some very curt replies were made . The next was the toast of the evening , anil was replied to by
I . P . M . Bro . Wise , of the Southern Star , for himself and co-biethrcn , by J . 11 . Watts and P . M . Mander , ofthe Eclectic and P . M . Simpson , of the Britannia . The other toasts weie " / The Secretary and Treasurer " replied to by the former , and The " Officers of the Lodge "by the S . W . liro . Steed then gave the Tyler ' s toast , and this pleasant afternoon and evening were brought to : i close . We omitted to mention , that whilst the candidates were being
prepared , liro . Collings the D . C , with the kind assistance of Uro . Cull ( J . D . of thc Mount Edgcumbe ) worked the fifth section of thc first lecture in a very creditable manner , thc former putting the questions and the latter answering . Besides the brethren mentioned above , there were also present P . M . Messenger , 1216 ; Bros . Huntley , 1044 ; Tcrrington , 1366 ; Matthews , 180 ; Day , 1563 ; Far wig , 180 ; and Davis , 167 .
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INSTRUCTION . RICHMOND . —The Lily Lodge ( No . 820 ) . — This lodge of instruction was opened at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Saturday , the 4 th inst ., at 7 p . m . Bro . H . Kyezor , W . M ., I . G . of 820 , 266 ; Bro . Digby , S . W . ; Bro . Harris , J . W . ; Bro . Hopwood , S . D ., P . M . 1528 ; Bro . Hurst , J . D . ; and W . M . of 1512 , and Bro .
Phillips , Preceptor of 820 , S . W . of 921 ; . The lodge being opened in due form the minutes of thc last meeting were confirmed , it was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , closed regularly do wn , and adjourned until Saturday , the 1 ith inst ., at 7 p . m ., after which the brethren sat down in the banqueting hall to one of Bro . Palmer ' s recherche dinners . The cloth being removed the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were given and responded to with all honours . The W . M ., Bro . Kyezor , then rose , and said it was his pleasing duty in the name of the members of the Lily Lodge of Instruction to present to Bro . Phillips a dozen sterling silver tea-spoons and sugar-tongs , as a slight token of thc esteem they held him in for the efficient and able services
he had rendered them as Hon . Secretary . The W . M ., concluded by wishing that Bro . Phillips might live long enough to wear them out . Bro . Phillips in a few wellchosen remarks thanked the brethren for the good feeling evinced towards him , which he should . always endeavour to retain . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable
evening . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —At a meeting of the above Lodge of Instruction , held at 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-street , Bro . Thomas Lamb , of No . 1563 , worked the first ceremony in a very able manner . After the four sections had been worked under the Preceptorship of C . A . Cottebrune , the sums of j £ to ios . were voted to
the Girls' School , and £ 10 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , leaving a balance in hand . It was resolved that the annual banquet of the Lodge of Instruction should take place on Tuesday , the 19 th of December , at seven o ' clock ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., in the chair . Fifteen brethren immediately offered their services as Stewards . Thirty-six brethren were present .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) . — The regular convocation of this chapter was holden on Thursday , November 9 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , High-street , Southwark . The chapter was opened by Comps . W . E . Smeed , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; J . W . Baldwin , H . ; John Mason , J . ; F . Walters , P . G . 1 st . A . S . Middlesex , P . Z ., S . E . ; E . Harris , P . Z . ; J . T . Moss , P . Z . ; and
others . The warrant was produced . Letters were read , one from Comp . H . A . Dubois , M . E . Z ., regretting his absence , caused by the recent loss he had sustained in the death of a younger brother . The greatest sympathy was felt for him by all the members . Also one for Comp . T . J . Sabine , P . Z ., Treasurer , whose absence was attributed to circumstances beyond his control , for which he
apologised . I he ballots , taken separately , were unanimously 111 favour of thc admission of Comps . T . W . Clarke , 177 , Domatic Chapter , as a joining member , and W . Dunham , P . M . 700 , S . W . 1567 ; and A , J . Ireton , S . D . 73 , as candidates for exaltation . In an impressive manner , the work of the chairs being done in a faultless style by Comps . J . Mason , J . ; J . W . Baldwin , H . ; and W . Smeed , M . E . Z .,
Bro . W . Dunham was exalted , then Bro . A . J . Ireton . 1 he candidates being introduced separately added to thc solemnity of the ceremony . Too much praise cannot be given to Comp . J . Mason for his excellent rendering of thc work of the J . chair . It was sacerdotal in every rerespect , for it could not have been done better by any one . All the officers distinguished themselves by the correct
manner in which they did their work . Some important notices of motion in reference to bye-laws were given . Comp . F . Walters , in a comprehensive speech , proposed , J . W . Baldwin , H ., seconded , and it was carried unanimously , " That a five-guinea testimonial be presented to Comp . W . Smeed , P . Z ., from the chapter funds ( and the choice of testimonial to be left with him ) as a slight
recognition of his many valuable services rendered to the chapter . " On his return to the chapter ( the motion being discussed and carried during his absence ) , Comp . W . Smeed was informed of the testimonial . He , in a suitable speech , acknowledged it . The usual propositions for exaltation were , received . The chaoter was closed andadiourncd
to 1 hursday , January nth , at six p . m . Thc supper followed work . A happy evening was agreeably spent There were present Comps . M . D . Locwcnstark , J . S Sweasey , J . H . Spencer , and many more . The visitors were Comps . W . S . Wyman , 17 6 ; W . T . Lover , 176 ; J W . Clark , 177 ; and others .
INSTRUCTION . MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER ( No . 19 ) . —This well worked chapter now meets regularly every Saturday evening at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , and is attended by some of the most skilled Royal Arch Masons . The officers on last Saturday week , Nov . 4 , were Comps . Cameron , M . E . Z . ; Barncll , H . ; Hooper , J . ; Reed , S . E . ; Bentley , N . ; and Pulsford , P . S . The
ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . H . Thompson , ( "Freemason , " ) 619 , being the candidate . Thc interesting ritual of thc degree was most ably rendered , and commanded the greatest attention from the impressive manner in which the whole of thc ceremony was performed . At the conclusion Comp . Pulsford worked the first clause of the Lecture , after which the chapter was closed in due form .
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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The November meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday week at the Masonic Rooms , 175 , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . Charles Horsley , W . M ., 32 ° , P . Prov . G . Reg Middlesex , P . M ., P . Z . ; E . H . Thiellay , S . W ., Simmonds , J . W . ; H . C . Levander , P . M ., Treas . George Kenning , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Newton , Lea
Shepherd , and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The usual routine having been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to banquet . LIVERPOOL . — West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 65 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge of Mark Master Masons was held at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 1 st inst . The lodge was
opened about six o ' clock by Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., and amongst others present during the evening were Bros . W . J . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; Henry Jackson , P . G . S . D . ; John Hayes , J . W . , * J . R . Goepel . P . M ., P . G . S . O ., Treas . ; A . Bucknall , Sec . ; H . Burrows , M . O . ; R . H . Evans , S . D . ; W . H . Cooper , J . D . ; J , M . Thomson , I . G . ; A . C . Wylie , S . ; Wm . Fletcher ,
Wm . Gray , Jno . Williams , J . B . Brown , W . P . Jennings , L . B . Goodman , H . W . Parry , Geo . Hutchin , R . Reader , Jno . Parker , Thos . Roberts , Fred . Cooper , M . Drake , Joseph Wood , P . P . G . Sd . Bearer ( " Freemason" ) , and Hugh Williams ( a visitor from another lodge ) . The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Henry Jackson , P . G . S . D . ( the
W . M . elect ) was presented by Bra . W . J . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., and Bro . J . R . Goepel , P . G . S . O ., to Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , the Installing Master , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . All the brethren below the rank of Installed Masters were requested to retire , and upon their return the newly-installed W . M . was saluted in the usual manner . He afterwards
proceeded to invest the following as his officers * . —Bros , John Hayes , S . W . ; H . Burrows , J . W . ; A . Bucknall , Chaplain ; J . R . Goepel , P . M ., P . G . S . O ., Treas . ; R . H , Evans , Sec ; H . Cooper , M . O . ; G . Hutchin , S . O . ; A . C . Wylie , J . O . ; J . M . Thomson , Registrar of Marks ; Rich . Reader , S . D . ; F . Cooper , J . D . ; Wm . Fletcher , I . G . ; W . P . Jennings , S . S . ; John Williams , J . S ., M . O . Joppa Lodge .
A vote of thanks to Bro . J . K . Smith , the Installing Master , for the excellent way in which he had conducted thc ceremony was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Lodge was then closed in dueform . The brethren afterwards sat down to banquet under the presidency of the W . M ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In giving "The R . W . Provincial G . M . Master , " Bro . Lord
Skelmersdale , " the W . M . said that it had afforded him great satisfaction to have him present at the imposing gathering of what he would term the cream of Masonry in the two provinceo of East and West Lancashire , which had recently assembled at Manchester to do honour to the R . W . Prov . G . M . M ., on the occasion of his being installed by the M . W . G . M . M . M ., the Earl of Limerick . He ( thc W . M . )
wished that some of those who rather pooh-poohed Mark Masonry , and spoke of it in slighting terms , had also been present , as he had no doubt their opinion of the degree would have been materially altered when they found so many men of " Mark" in the province , evidently taking a deep interest in Mark Masonry , and expressing
such high regard for the degree as they did on that occasion . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted that under Lord Skelmersdale Mark Masonry would flourish and spread in the county palatine of Lancaster , and soon arrive at thc position it deserved . ( Cheers . ) Other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was brought to a close at an early hour .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER—The con . vocation of the members of this very old chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , W ., on Friday , the 10 th inst ., when Bro . Wm . Roebuck , 31 " , was duly installed as M . W . S ., by Bro . Hyde Pullen , 33 . Amongst the brethren present wc noticed Bros . Capt . Philips , 33 " ,
P . M ., P . S . G . C . ; Major Shadwell Clerke , 33 " , G . S . G . ; Rosenthal , 33 of France ; Paas , 30 ° ; Stohwasser , 30 ; Coffin , 30 ; Dewar , Morgan , Driver , Crossley , Nicoll , Raymond , and others . All business being ended , the members adjourned to the Cafe Royal , where a sumptuous banquet was served , and all spent a most enjoyable evening under the presidency of the M . W . S .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE or PERTHSHIRE EAST . At the quarterly meeting of this Prov . G . Lodge , hel'l at the Salutation Hotel , Perth , the following office-bearers were appointed for thc ensuing year , viz .: —Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Kinnaird , K . T ., Prov . Grand Master ; J . B . Brown Morrison , D . Prov . Grand Master ; Robert Martin , Sub . Prov . Grand Master ; Rev . W . G . H . Car .
michacl , Prov . G . Chap . ; Wm . MacLeish , Prov . G . S . W . ; Thomas Richardson , Prov . G . J . W . ; Adam M'Kenzie , Prov . G . Sec . ; John Chalmers , " Prov . G . Treas . ; Robert Dow , Prov . G . S . D . ; Robert Lees , Prov . G . J . D . ; John Young , Prov . G . Architect ; John Baird , Prov . G . Jeweller ; David Morrison , Prov . G . B . B . ; Geo . Hutton , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Col .-Sergt . John Scott , Prov . G . Swd .
B . ; William Bryson , Prov . G . Dir . of Music ; Ja mes Rollo , Prov . G . St . B . ; Peter Carmichael , Prov . G . S . ; John Robertson , Prov . G . Inner Guard ; David Cochrane , Prov . G . Tyler . _ , GLASGOW . —Lodge St . John ( No . . # ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this most ancient and proiperous lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., Bro , D . M . Nelson ,
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will be seen that the initiations have been far from numerous , which is to be accounted for by the fact that the New Cross brethren were by no means anxious to become a numerous lodge , and the fees are somewhat heavier than is usual , more especially so for this locality . The meeting of Saturday , the 4 th inst ., was not by any means well attended , and some of the brethren were anything
but punctual in their observation of the summons to meet at three p . m . "Punctuality is the soul of business , " as we wrote in big type in our copy books at school . We are always pleased to see a full muster at the opening of lodge , and nothing carries a worse impression , at all events from a visitorial point of view , than a bare and deserted lodge-room , that gradually fills as the ceremonies
while away . In the temporary absence of theW . M ., Bro . Kceble . P . M . Sec , assumed the chair , the lodge being formed as follcws : — E . H . Thielley , S . W . ; W . A . Simmonds , TAV . ; L . Beck , S . D . ; H . T . Green , J . D . ; W . Hardman , I . G . -, Chapman , Tyler . There were also present Bros . Solomon Jewell , Moss , Smurthwaite , Ernest Smith , D . Malpas , Metham , Grummant , Cowley , and
Macgillivray , members ; Bro . C . J . Hogg , P . M ., P . G . S ., hon . member ; and Bros . J . W . Baldwin , P . M . 1423 , and Andrews , 871 . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and Bro . Macgillivray , a candidate for passing , was interrogated , and having given substantial proofs of the progress he had made since initiation , in point of fact having acquitted himself in a highly satisfactory manner ,
was rewarded , and withdrew . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Keeble , in a careful manner , passed Bro . Macgillivray to thc degree of a Fellow Craft . Bros . Malpas , Moss , Grummant , and Cowley , having been examined as Fellow Crafts , withdrew , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bros . Malpass and Moss were admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of aM . M .,
a privilege that was subsequently extended to Bros . Grummant and Cowley . Too much cannot be said of the painstaking manner in which the double ceremony of the Third Degree was worked by the W . M ., who was throughout struggling with a bad cold . After lodge had been resumed in the First Degree , the W . M ., Bro . W . B . Woodman , arrived , and relieved Bro . Secretary of the
duties of the chair . Thc bye-laws having been read ( and very well read too ) , in open lodge by Bro . Green , J . D ., the duty of electing a successor to Bro . Woodman , whose year of office expires in February , devolved upon the lodge , and after the ballot had been taken , the W . M . announced that the choice of the brethren had fallen on Bro . Keeble , P . M ., Sec , who was officially informed of the fact , and
briefly responded , Bro . F . Walters , P . G . J . D ., & c , was reelected Treas ., and Bro . Church , Tyler , for the ensuing year . Bros . H . J . Green , S . Jewell , and E . Smith were appointed auditors . Bro . Keeble proposed , and Bro . Thielley seconded , that thc retiring W . M ., Bro . W . B . Woodman , be presented with a ten guinea jewel in commemoration of his having filled thc post of first W . M . of the New
Cross Lodge . Tluc waa unanimously agreed to . All Masonic business being now at an end , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , and adjourned till thc first Saturday in February . The brethren were afterwards regaled with light refreshments , and , after an enjoyablc hour had been spent , separated . PUTNEY . —Royal Commemoration Lodge
( No is 8 s ) . —The members of thc above lodge met on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . J . Wright . There were also present Bros . Robinson and Jackson as Wardens ; Bro . P . M . H . Smith , Sec ; and Bro . Watkitts , as Treasurer . Thc lodge having been duly opened and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , the W . M . examined Bros . Weston and
Hatfield , and raised them to the degree of M . M . Bros . Maryon , l ' ardot ' . Williams , and Easton being prestnt , they were found duly qualified to be passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , Ballot was taken for Messrs Bury , Rowe , Breach , Barratt , and Read , and they were then initiated into the ancient mysteries . Bro . Watt , of thc Mount Edgcumbe Lodge , was balloted for , and admitted as a joining member .
The W . M ., rising before closing thc lodge , informed the members that he had received a communication from the Secretary of the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons-, asking lor a Steward to be nominated for the next festival . The W . M . offered to represent the lodge , which we believe was agreed to , and he then closed in the usual manner . On the brethren assembling at the
festive board , they numbered nearly fifty , there being a diputntion from the brethren ofthe Southern Star Lodge , who were specially invited by the W . M . and officers . Thc viands having been disposed of and grace said , the W . M . rose and in his usual flow of good humour gave the regular Masonic toasts . P . M . Smith handling the gavel , proposed 'I he Health of the W . M ; which was well received
by one and all . Wc could hardly expect anything else , for not only is the W . M . a great favourite , but the worthy Sccnuity proposed it in such a manner , that he could not fail to make thc brethren receive it otherwise . The toast having been responded to , that of the " Initiates , " was given , and some very curt replies were made . The next was the toast of the evening , anil was replied to by
I . P . M . Bro . Wise , of the Southern Star , for himself and co-biethrcn , by J . 11 . Watts and P . M . Mander , ofthe Eclectic and P . M . Simpson , of the Britannia . The other toasts weie " / The Secretary and Treasurer " replied to by the former , and The " Officers of the Lodge "by the S . W . liro . Steed then gave the Tyler ' s toast , and this pleasant afternoon and evening were brought to : i close . We omitted to mention , that whilst the candidates were being
prepared , liro . Collings the D . C , with the kind assistance of Uro . Cull ( J . D . of thc Mount Edgcumbe ) worked the fifth section of thc first lecture in a very creditable manner , thc former putting the questions and the latter answering . Besides the brethren mentioned above , there were also present P . M . Messenger , 1216 ; Bros . Huntley , 1044 ; Tcrrington , 1366 ; Matthews , 180 ; Day , 1563 ; Far wig , 180 ; and Davis , 167 .
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INSTRUCTION . RICHMOND . —The Lily Lodge ( No . 820 ) . — This lodge of instruction was opened at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Saturday , the 4 th inst ., at 7 p . m . Bro . H . Kyezor , W . M ., I . G . of 820 , 266 ; Bro . Digby , S . W . ; Bro . Harris , J . W . ; Bro . Hopwood , S . D ., P . M . 1528 ; Bro . Hurst , J . D . ; and W . M . of 1512 , and Bro .
Phillips , Preceptor of 820 , S . W . of 921 ; . The lodge being opened in due form the minutes of thc last meeting were confirmed , it was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , closed regularly do wn , and adjourned until Saturday , the 1 ith inst ., at 7 p . m ., after which the brethren sat down in the banqueting hall to one of Bro . Palmer ' s recherche dinners . The cloth being removed the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were given and responded to with all honours . The W . M ., Bro . Kyezor , then rose , and said it was his pleasing duty in the name of the members of the Lily Lodge of Instruction to present to Bro . Phillips a dozen sterling silver tea-spoons and sugar-tongs , as a slight token of thc esteem they held him in for the efficient and able services
he had rendered them as Hon . Secretary . The W . M ., concluded by wishing that Bro . Phillips might live long enough to wear them out . Bro . Phillips in a few wellchosen remarks thanked the brethren for the good feeling evinced towards him , which he should . always endeavour to retain . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable
evening . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —At a meeting of the above Lodge of Instruction , held at 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-street , Bro . Thomas Lamb , of No . 1563 , worked the first ceremony in a very able manner . After the four sections had been worked under the Preceptorship of C . A . Cottebrune , the sums of j £ to ios . were voted to
the Girls' School , and £ 10 to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , leaving a balance in hand . It was resolved that the annual banquet of the Lodge of Instruction should take place on Tuesday , the 19 th of December , at seven o ' clock ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., in the chair . Fifteen brethren immediately offered their services as Stewards . Thirty-six brethren were present .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) . — The regular convocation of this chapter was holden on Thursday , November 9 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , High-street , Southwark . The chapter was opened by Comps . W . E . Smeed , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; J . W . Baldwin , H . ; John Mason , J . ; F . Walters , P . G . 1 st . A . S . Middlesex , P . Z ., S . E . ; E . Harris , P . Z . ; J . T . Moss , P . Z . ; and
others . The warrant was produced . Letters were read , one from Comp . H . A . Dubois , M . E . Z ., regretting his absence , caused by the recent loss he had sustained in the death of a younger brother . The greatest sympathy was felt for him by all the members . Also one for Comp . T . J . Sabine , P . Z ., Treasurer , whose absence was attributed to circumstances beyond his control , for which he
apologised . I he ballots , taken separately , were unanimously 111 favour of thc admission of Comps . T . W . Clarke , 177 , Domatic Chapter , as a joining member , and W . Dunham , P . M . 700 , S . W . 1567 ; and A , J . Ireton , S . D . 73 , as candidates for exaltation . In an impressive manner , the work of the chairs being done in a faultless style by Comps . J . Mason , J . ; J . W . Baldwin , H . ; and W . Smeed , M . E . Z .,
Bro . W . Dunham was exalted , then Bro . A . J . Ireton . 1 he candidates being introduced separately added to thc solemnity of the ceremony . Too much praise cannot be given to Comp . J . Mason for his excellent rendering of thc work of the J . chair . It was sacerdotal in every rerespect , for it could not have been done better by any one . All the officers distinguished themselves by the correct
manner in which they did their work . Some important notices of motion in reference to bye-laws were given . Comp . F . Walters , in a comprehensive speech , proposed , J . W . Baldwin , H ., seconded , and it was carried unanimously , " That a five-guinea testimonial be presented to Comp . W . Smeed , P . Z ., from the chapter funds ( and the choice of testimonial to be left with him ) as a slight
recognition of his many valuable services rendered to the chapter . " On his return to the chapter ( the motion being discussed and carried during his absence ) , Comp . W . Smeed was informed of the testimonial . He , in a suitable speech , acknowledged it . The usual propositions for exaltation were , received . The chaoter was closed andadiourncd
to 1 hursday , January nth , at six p . m . Thc supper followed work . A happy evening was agreeably spent There were present Comps . M . D . Locwcnstark , J . S Sweasey , J . H . Spencer , and many more . The visitors were Comps . W . S . Wyman , 17 6 ; W . T . Lover , 176 ; J W . Clark , 177 ; and others .
INSTRUCTION . MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER ( No . 19 ) . —This well worked chapter now meets regularly every Saturday evening at the Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , and is attended by some of the most skilled Royal Arch Masons . The officers on last Saturday week , Nov . 4 , were Comps . Cameron , M . E . Z . ; Barncll , H . ; Hooper , J . ; Reed , S . E . ; Bentley , N . ; and Pulsford , P . S . The
ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . H . Thompson , ( "Freemason , " ) 619 , being the candidate . Thc interesting ritual of thc degree was most ably rendered , and commanded the greatest attention from the impressive manner in which the whole of thc ceremony was performed . At the conclusion Comp . Pulsford worked the first clause of the Lecture , after which the chapter was closed in due form .
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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The November meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday week at the Masonic Rooms , 175 , Aldersgate-street . Present : Bros . Charles Horsley , W . M ., 32 ° , P . Prov . G . Reg Middlesex , P . M ., P . Z . ; E . H . Thiellay , S . W ., Simmonds , J . W . ; H . C . Levander , P . M ., Treas . George Kenning , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Newton , Lea
Shepherd , and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The usual routine having been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to banquet . LIVERPOOL . — West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 65 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge of Mark Master Masons was held at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 1 st inst . The lodge was
opened about six o ' clock by Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., and amongst others present during the evening were Bros . W . J . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; Henry Jackson , P . G . S . D . ; John Hayes , J . W . , * J . R . Goepel . P . M ., P . G . S . O ., Treas . ; A . Bucknall , Sec . ; H . Burrows , M . O . ; R . H . Evans , S . D . ; W . H . Cooper , J . D . ; J , M . Thomson , I . G . ; A . C . Wylie , S . ; Wm . Fletcher ,
Wm . Gray , Jno . Williams , J . B . Brown , W . P . Jennings , L . B . Goodman , H . W . Parry , Geo . Hutchin , R . Reader , Jno . Parker , Thos . Roberts , Fred . Cooper , M . Drake , Joseph Wood , P . P . G . Sd . Bearer ( " Freemason" ) , and Hugh Williams ( a visitor from another lodge ) . The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Henry Jackson , P . G . S . D . ( the
W . M . elect ) was presented by Bra . W . J . Lunt , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., and Bro . J . R . Goepel , P . G . S . O ., to Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , the Installing Master , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . All the brethren below the rank of Installed Masters were requested to retire , and upon their return the newly-installed W . M . was saluted in the usual manner . He afterwards
proceeded to invest the following as his officers * . —Bros , John Hayes , S . W . ; H . Burrows , J . W . ; A . Bucknall , Chaplain ; J . R . Goepel , P . M ., P . G . S . O ., Treas . ; R . H , Evans , Sec ; H . Cooper , M . O . ; G . Hutchin , S . O . ; A . C . Wylie , J . O . ; J . M . Thomson , Registrar of Marks ; Rich . Reader , S . D . ; F . Cooper , J . D . ; Wm . Fletcher , I . G . ; W . P . Jennings , S . S . ; John Williams , J . S ., M . O . Joppa Lodge .
A vote of thanks to Bro . J . K . Smith , the Installing Master , for the excellent way in which he had conducted thc ceremony was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Lodge was then closed in dueform . The brethren afterwards sat down to banquet under the presidency of the W . M ., who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In giving "The R . W . Provincial G . M . Master , " Bro . Lord
Skelmersdale , " the W . M . said that it had afforded him great satisfaction to have him present at the imposing gathering of what he would term the cream of Masonry in the two provinceo of East and West Lancashire , which had recently assembled at Manchester to do honour to the R . W . Prov . G . M . M ., on the occasion of his being installed by the M . W . G . M . M . M ., the Earl of Limerick . He ( thc W . M . )
wished that some of those who rather pooh-poohed Mark Masonry , and spoke of it in slighting terms , had also been present , as he had no doubt their opinion of the degree would have been materially altered when they found so many men of " Mark" in the province , evidently taking a deep interest in Mark Masonry , and expressing
such high regard for the degree as they did on that occasion . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted that under Lord Skelmersdale Mark Masonry would flourish and spread in the county palatine of Lancaster , and soon arrive at thc position it deserved . ( Cheers . ) Other toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was brought to a close at an early hour .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER—The con . vocation of the members of this very old chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , W ., on Friday , the 10 th inst ., when Bro . Wm . Roebuck , 31 " , was duly installed as M . W . S ., by Bro . Hyde Pullen , 33 . Amongst the brethren present wc noticed Bros . Capt . Philips , 33 " ,
P . M ., P . S . G . C . ; Major Shadwell Clerke , 33 " , G . S . G . ; Rosenthal , 33 of France ; Paas , 30 ° ; Stohwasser , 30 ; Coffin , 30 ; Dewar , Morgan , Driver , Crossley , Nicoll , Raymond , and others . All business being ended , the members adjourned to the Cafe Royal , where a sumptuous banquet was served , and all spent a most enjoyable evening under the presidency of the M . W . S .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE or PERTHSHIRE EAST . At the quarterly meeting of this Prov . G . Lodge , hel'l at the Salutation Hotel , Perth , the following office-bearers were appointed for thc ensuing year , viz .: —Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Kinnaird , K . T ., Prov . Grand Master ; J . B . Brown Morrison , D . Prov . Grand Master ; Robert Martin , Sub . Prov . Grand Master ; Rev . W . G . H . Car .
michacl , Prov . G . Chap . ; Wm . MacLeish , Prov . G . S . W . ; Thomas Richardson , Prov . G . J . W . ; Adam M'Kenzie , Prov . G . Sec . ; John Chalmers , " Prov . G . Treas . ; Robert Dow , Prov . G . S . D . ; Robert Lees , Prov . G . J . D . ; John Young , Prov . G . Architect ; John Baird , Prov . G . Jeweller ; David Morrison , Prov . G . B . B . ; Geo . Hutton , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Col .-Sergt . John Scott , Prov . G . Swd .
B . ; William Bryson , Prov . G . Dir . of Music ; Ja mes Rollo , Prov . G . St . B . ; Peter Carmichael , Prov . G . S . ; John Robertson , Prov . G . Inner Guard ; David Cochrane , Prov . G . Tyler . _ , GLASGOW . —Lodge St . John ( No . . # ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this most ancient and proiperous lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., Bro , D . M . Nelson ,