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Hacking , John Parr , junr ., F . W . N . Johnson , W . Dibbs , Jno . Taylor , J . B . Cavanah , Jno . J . AValwell , C . Molley , P . G . Marmick , & c , visitors :-Bros . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov ., G . Reg ., C and W .: D . AV . Finnev . W . M ., 148 , Cooper , AV . M ., 484 ,

Collard , W . M ., 1134 , Nathan , P . M ., 204 . Thompson , S . W . 1134 , Beswick , Barratt , and Duneville . The lodge was opened in due form when the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed , lne chair of K . S . was now assumed , at tbe invitation of the W . M ., by Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., & c , as Installing Master , when the lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . James Parr , who had

been re-elected W . M . was presented by Bro . D . AV . Finney for the benefit of installation . The first part of the ceremony being completed , the lodge was opened in the third degree and subsequently a

board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Parr placed iu the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . Tlie M . M . 's F . A . ' s and E . A . P . ' s

having been admitted , the usual proclamations made , and a salutation offered , the AA . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year viz : —Bros . S . Bellott , S . AV . ; AV . Bowden , J . W . ;

Rev . T . S . Beddoes , Chaplain ; Preston , irea . ; Hacking , Sec . ; John Parr and Johnson , Deacons ; AV . Dibbs , J . G . ; John Taylor and J . B . Cavanah , Stewards , the whole of the addresses to the officers were delivered by the AV . M . The lodge was duly closed aud the brethren adjourned to the

banqueting room . After the cloth was withdrawn the following toasts were duly proposed and responded to : —The Queen , by the W . M . ; the Prince aud Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family , bv tho AV . M . ; the M . W ., the G . M ., the R . AV ., the

D . G . M ., and the Grand Lodge of England , by the W . M . ; theR . AV , the Prov . G . M . ; and the G . L of the Province , responded to by Bro . Finney ; the Prov . G . Lodges of-the neighbouring Provinces , responded to by Bro . Collard ; the Installing

Master , responded to hy Bro . Bowes ; the AV . M ., proposed by Bro . Cooper and duly responded to by the W . M . ; the Warders and Officers of No . 1213 , responded to by Bro . Bowden , jnr . ; the Visitors , responded to by Bro . Cooper ; the Musical Brethren ;

the Ladies proposed by the AV . M ., responded to by Bro Hacking ; The Tyler ' s Toast . AVe must not close the report of this agreeable meeting without recording tbo obligations of the lodge to the musical brethren , who were under the direction of Bro . Beswick , organist of St . Ann ' s , Manchester .

ScARiionouoii . —Denison Lodge , Ao . 1248 . —This new and select lodge met at the lodge rooms , Grand Hotel , Scarborough , on the llth March , when there were present : —Bros . J . O . Surtees , AV . M . ; H . A .

AVilliainson , P . M ., AV . O ., S . AV . ; J . Groves , J . Wi . J . Donner , Secy . ; J . E . Green , S . D . ; II . AV Garnett , J . D . ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., I . G . ; J . Verity , Tyler , ; Bros . Kitchen , Knight , Jarvis , Fricour , Delamere , Symonds , 200 ; R . H . Peacock , S . AV ., 200 ; B . B . Jackson , 0 * 43 : Evans , 139 , and AValshaw .

Thc lodge was opened , at 7 p . m ., and the minutes read anil confirmed . Bro . thc Hon . P . Stanhope was ballotted for and elected a joining member ; Mr . Thorpe was balloted for and elected , and , with Mr . Mason ( elected last meeting ) , proposed , admitted ,

and initiated in a . very able manner by the AV . AI . Bros . Knight , Jarvis-, and Fricour passed an examination in the first degree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when the

above-named three brethren wero re-admitted , and passed to the second degree by the W . M . Tho working of the lodge was all that could be . desired , and no doubt it will in a very short time be one of tbe best in tbe province . The lodge was closed to the

first degree , when one gentleman was proposed for initiation , two brethren for joining members ; some other business in reference lo by-laws , & c ., was discussed , and the lodge was closed in harmony at ! ) p . m .

IRELAND . Dunr . iN . —Lodge A ' o . (! 0 C— The members of this lodge dined together on Thursday evening last week , in the Antient Concert-room , Great Brunswickstreet , on the occasion of the installation of officers .

Covers were laid for sixty . I here were a large number of visiting brethren present . The room was tastefully decorated for the occasion , and when brilliantly lit up presented a very animated appearance . The W . Af . presided , and was ably supported by bis officers . The dinner was of a most

substantial character , and included every delicacy ol thc season , reflecting much credit on the caterer , Mr . Mei ghan , of Cecilia-street . The wines , which were of the choicest vintages , were supplied by Messrs . Fawcett and Co ., of Henry-street . AVhcn the cloth had been removed , the AV . M . proposed the usual

loyal and Masonic toasts in most happy and felicitous language , which were responded to with enthusiasm . A brother gave several recitations , which called forth the plaudits of all present . Brother O'Donohoe sang during the evening , and accompanied many of the brethren in admirable style . Although this lodge is of comparatively

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recent formation , the rapid strides it has made is highly creditable to its members and honorary secretary , and its numbers are fast increasing Its working is such as would do honor to older aud more pretentious lodges . The evening was spent in a most agreeable manner , and tbe brethren separated in " peace , love , and harmony . "

The Royal Arch.

THE ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . — The Chapter of Elias Ashmole , No . 148 . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Chapter Rooms , Sankey Street , on Monday March 9 th . at three o ' clock . The chapter

was duly opened by Comps . John Bowes , M . E . Z . ; Kerne , A . H . ; Robt . Stevenson , J . When the rest of the Comps ., about twenty , were admitted and tbe minutes read and confirmed . At the request of the M . E . Z , Comp . Kerne as Installing Principal , the following Comps . were duly installed and invested , viz : —Comps . John Bowes , as M . E . Z ;

Robt . Stevenson , H . ; D . AV . Finney , J . ; W . Mossop , E . ; H . Syred , N . ; AV . Richardson , P . S . ; Jas Johnstone , Janitor . There being no further business the chapter was closed with the usual solemnities and the Comps . adjourned to the Lion Hotel for tea .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY

KNIGHT TEMPLARS . PROVINCIAL . LIVERPOOL . —Jacques de Molay Encampment . — A Conclave was held on the 12 th inst ., when Sir Knight Captain Thomas Berry , was installed Eminent Commander , by the Very Kmiuent Deputy Provincial Grand Commander of Lancashire , Sir Knt . AVilliam Henry AVright .

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RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE .

METROPOLITAN . Macdonald Conclave , A o . 14 . —Iu pursuance of a circular issued by the principal officers and members of the Macdonald Lodge , No . 1210 , expressing

their intention to found , under the authority of the Grand Council of the Order of Red Cross of f tome and Constantine , a new Conclave of Knights Companions of that Order . au assembly was heldat the lodge rooms ,

at tbe Head Quarters of tho lst Surrey Rifle Volunteers , Camberwell , on Friday , the 12 thinst . Amongst those presentwerc Sir Knts . Colonel Francis Burdett ,

G . H . C ., P . S . G . \ V . ot England , liepresentativetrom the Grand Lodge of Ireland ; R . AA * . Little . G . Recorder ; H . C . Levander , M . A ., M . P . S ., No . 6 , G . A . Treas ; AV . F . N . Quiltv , P . S ., No . 6 ; G . Kenning ,

P . S ., No . 1 ; A . J . Lewis , P . S ., No . 1 ; F . AValters , P . S ., No . 3 ; J . Mayo , V . E ., No . 2 ; H . Child , jun ., V . E ., No . 1 ; James Stevens , V . E ., M . P . S ., designate No . 14 ; J . J . Caney , No . C ; & c . Of

others invited , letters of regret tor non-attendance were received from Sir Kni g hts E . P . Roper-Curzon , John Thomas , No . 0 ' , J . S . Charlton , James Brett , John Read , H . P ., No . ( i , George Powell , G . S . B ., & c . Sir Knight R . AVentworth Little ,

Graud Recorder , having taken the regal chair—Sir Knight II . C . Levander officiating as V . E . —the Conclave was duly opened , and Sir Knight James Stevens , V . E ., the Senior AVarden oftho Macdonald Lodge , No . 121 G , was installed by the Grand

Recorder as M . P . S . of the new Conclave , and saluted according to ancient and solemn form . The following brethren of the Macdonald Bodge were then admitted into the Order , viz ., Bros . Alexander Lodwick Irvine , Major oftho 1 st Surrey

Rifle Volunteer Corps , P . M ., and V . ' A ., AV . M , No . 1210 ; Poly dore De Keyser , J . AV ., No . 1210 ; Capt . Travers B . AVire , AVAL , No . 171 , Org . 1210 ; Capt . T . G . Irvine , No . 1210 ; Dr . Eugene Croiiin , Treas . No . 1210 ; J . II . Hastie , Henry Hammond , M . S . Larlham , and Arthur Kethro , all of No . 1210 ; and

AV . Grant as Sentinel , lhe Conclave was then called off for refreshment , during which period the thanks of * the new Conclave were tendered to the Sir Knights who had rendered service by their attendance ; the M . P . S ., Sir Knight Stevens taking

occasion to comment upon the extreme readiness with which the Inspector-General for Surrey , Col . Francis Burdett , G . H . C ., and Grand Recorder II . AV . Little , had replied to the calls made upon them for assistance . The toasts to these illustrious Companions having been duly honoured , were responded to in terms which were most gratifying to the members

of the new Conclave , who could not fail to appreciate the compliments and recommendation- * enunciated . Major Irvine , in a brief but effective speech , expressed his sense of the obligation conferred by the presence of so many distinguished visitors , and on behalf of the new Conclave extended a pressing invito to a future lodge meeting at about the period of which they would be enabled to judge how far the Macdonald Conclave would have justi-

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fied their exertions by the progress then made . An assurance was given by the M . P . S . that the new Conclave would avail itself of that knowledge of

military drill and discipline , wfncfi would be so essential in securing perfect and effective working , and that care would be taken in the selection of Generals to provide for such efficiency . The toast of "Success to the Macdonald Conclave , No . 14 , "

having been most enthusiastically responded to , the Sir Knights adjourned to the lodge-room for further labours . A College of Viceroys having been duly formed , Sir Knight Major Irvine , was admitted to the rank of V . E ., this most impressive ceremony being ably performed b }* - the Grand Recorder , who

subsequently raised the new Sir Kni ght to the rank of Sovereign of the Order . The Conclave was then resumed to the lesser degree , and the newly-made Sir Knights were re-admitted , Sir Knight Stevens

occupying the chair of M . P . S ., Sir Knight Major Irvine , that of V . E . It was then ordered that an early meeting of the Members of the Conclave should be held , at which the several officers should be appointed , and the further necessary measures for

complete establishment to be decided upon . The Conclave was then closed in due form , and the Companions separated with gratification iu the work of the evening , and great hope and desire that No .

14 in this chivalric institution would in time become an ornament to the Order of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine . [ Pressure of matter compels us , at tbe last moment , to postpone several reports of lodge meetings , and also to greatly curtail our resume of the Grand Festival below . ]

The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The 71 st Annual Festival of this excellent Institution was held at the New Hall , Great Queenstreet , on Wednesday , tlie 10 th inst ., under the presidency of our highly popular Deputy Grand Master , the Earl de Grey and Bipon , P . G . M . for AVest Yorkshire , and proved not merely a success ,

but a triumph . AA e may briefly state tbat the Institution was founded in 1798 by the "Ancient , " or "Athol" Masons , at which period six children were admitted to its benefits—successive developments have resulted in its expansion as a great educational establishment worthy of the noble Craft

and providing not only clothing and maintenance for 105 boys , but those treasures of science and knowledge whicb will enable them iu after-life to become fit members of a free andcivilized community . To achieve this great object , heavy expenses have been necessarily incurred in the erection of suitable

buildings to accommodate so large a number of children—and , we trust , eventually a still larger number—but English Masons have magnificentl y responded to the appeals made to their sympath y and support , as would bo seen by our report of the proceedings last week . The noble Lord in the

chair was supported by about 350 brethren , amongst whom were : —Bros . Augustus Smith , Pro . G . M . for Cornwall ; Stephen Blair , Pro . G .. M . for East Lancashire ; Lord Eliot , P . G . AV . and 1 ) . Pro . G . M . for Cornwall ; Llewellyn Evans , President of the Board of General Purposes ; John Hervey , G . Sec . ;

AVilliam Farnfield , P . Assist . G . Secy ; li . II . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Udell , P . G . D . ; Spiers , P . G . S . B ., and D . P . G . M . for Oxfordshire ; Head , P . G . D . ; Browse , G . D . ; Major Creaton , P . G . D . ; II . Bridges , V . C , S . B . ; Hyde Pillion , P . G . S . B ., and D . Pro . G . M ., Isle of Wigiit ; AV . Young , P . G . S B . ; Rev . O .

Woodward , Chap , to the Institution ; Col . L . Cole , P . G . AV . ; L . II . P . Methani , D . P . G M . for Oovonshire : Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Murray , D . G . M . for China ; Dr . Senior , P . G . Chap ; Bentley Shaw , G . S . D . D . P . G . M . for AVest Yorkshire ; J . M . White , P . J . W . for AVest Yorkshire

Peter Matthews , Sec . No . 11 , and Treas . 507 ; Capt . Cope , P . G . S B ., and Prov . G . W . for Cheshire ; AV II . Callender , D . P . G . AI . for East Lancashire ; E . Farthing , P . P . G . Supt . of AVorks for Herts ; H . Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1 , 158 ; E . Farmer , AV . M ., 28 ; A . Avery , P . M . and Treas . 019 ; H . Massey , W .

M ., 019 ; Major A . Irvine , AV . M ., 1 , 210 ; and J . L . Hine , P . P . C . T ., P . P . G . AV . for East Lancashire ; & c . After the usual loyal and masonic toasts had been duly honoured , thc Chairman gave the toast of the evening— "Success to the Boyal Masonic Institution for Boys , " in an eloquent speech , which was

received with great applause . Bro . Binckes then read the list of . subscriptions and amongst them were : —The noble Chairman , P . G . M . for West Yorkshire 500 guineas ; the Provincial Grand Lodge , 500 guineas ; 58 Stewards for West Yorkshire , 2 , 111 guineas , making the subscriptions

for West Yorkshire 1 * 3 , 015 ; & c . The following wero the contributions by London lodges :- —Fidelity , £ ' 07 4 s ; Somerset House , £ 17 17 s ; Westminster and Corner Stone , . £ 49 7 s ; York Lodge of Perseverance , £ 2 ' . ) 7 s : Albion , Mo 3 s : Boyal Alfred , . £ 101 ;

Neptune , . £ 53 lis ; Strong Man , X 51 14 s ; Mount Lebanon , £ 133 7 s ; London , £ li )'>; Macdonald , £ 37 1 (') 3 . ; _ Beedon , £ 00 4 s ., & c , & e . The total amount of the London lodges was . £ 2 , 029 , and llw provinces , exclusive of the above-named , i' 2 , 409 .