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nate months . All were pleased with the correct working of the W . M ., Bro . J . H . Butten , who will no doubt prove himself well fitted for his important position as the W . M . It was announced by the Treasurer that in the short space of two years the lodge had paid for all the
furniture , and had a respectable balance in hand . The W . M . informed the lodge that their members had been thought of at Provincial Grand Lodge , for no less than two had had honours conferred on them , viz .: Bros . E . Sillifant , P . M . and Treasurer , as Prov . G . J . D . Middlesex , and C . Horsley , P . M ., as Prov ' G . Registrar , Middlesex .
¦ - These brethren were heartily congratulated on their appointments . Some candidates were proposed for initation and the lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour . There were present besides those named , Bros . F . Walters , P . M . ; Richardson , S . W . j Schollar , J . W . j G . Cattel , P . M ., Sec ; Limpus , S . D . ; Hughes , J . D .
NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 4 81 ) . —The festival and installation meeting of this large and flourishing lodge took place on Monday , Sth July , at the Masonic Hall ,
Maple-street , Newcastle-ujion-Tyne . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . StrakerWilson , who was supported by nearly all of the officers of the lodge , and a large number of the brethren . The first business was the ballottinsr
for of three brethren as subscribing members , and one candidate for initiation , who were all declared uninanimously elected . Mr . Mathias Hair being in attendance and pro erly prepared , was admitted in due form , and initiated into the mysteries of the craft by the W . M . Bro . Geo .
Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., the W . M . elect , was then presented for installation by Bro . Foulsham , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., and was duly installed into the chair , according to ancient form , by the W . M ., Bro . J . Straker Wilson . The newly-installed W . M * . then appointed and
invested' the following brethren as officers for the year : —Bros . J . Straker Wilson , I . P . M . ; James Oliver . S . W . ; J . Atkinson , J . W . ; Rev . R . Broughton , Chaplain ; J . A . Hair , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; R . R . Hazard , Sec ; W . Foulsham
P . M ., P . G . Reg ., Director of Ceremonies ; J . Donald Storey , S . D . ; Shafto Robson , T . D . ; W . Rigg , I . G . ; R . Robson and J . Wri ght , Stewards ; and Charles Martin , P . M ., Tyler . The W . M . then addressed the officers on the
nature and importance of the duties of tlieir several offices , in an able and approjiriate manner . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in love and harmony . The brethren afterwards sat clown to an excellent
banquet served in the banquetting hall , and presided over by the newly installed W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably proposed by the W . M ., and Bros . Angus , Terry , and Atkinson contributed materiall y to the enjoyments of the evening by their excellent singing .
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CORNWALL . TYWARDREATH . — Unity Chapter . —On the 2 ist ult ., a convocation of the chapter was held , when P . Z . Rev . Georsre Ross . P . G . C . installed
as Principals for the ensuing year Comps . Rev . Dr . Treffry , Z . ; Colonel Beard , H . ; W . Gray , J . On the admission of the companions , the
other officers were invested : —Comps . T . C . Stephens , E . ; N . Abbott , N . ; Stephens and Mason , S . S . ; W . Tomkins , Janitor . The cordial thanks of all were given to Bro . Rev . George Ross , for the interesting manner in which hehad conducted the several ceremonies .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . ULVERSTON . —Chapter of Furness ( No . 995 ) . The annual gathering of the companions of this flourishing chapter , took place on Monday last , the 15 th inst ., at two p . m ., when the installation
of-officers for the ensuing year was performed by Comp . T . Wylie , Prov . G . Registrar , assisted by Comp . J . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., the ceremony being performed in their usuall y faultless
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style The chapter being duly opened , Comp . J . Case was installed as Z . ; T . Dodgson , H . ; and R . Pearson , T . ; Roger Dodgson , S . E . ; J . Postlethwaite , S . N . j J . M . Matthews , Treas . j G . Cornfield , Prin . Soj . W . Whiteside , ist Assist . Soj ; T . Taylor , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; J .
Morris , S . S . ; ancl J . Mills , J . S . There were present , in addition to a number of other companions , W . Dodd , P . Z . 99 $ . ; J . M . Morgan , No . 1 , Cork . At the conclusion of the ceremony of installation , the companions adjourned to the Sun Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet
was served up by Bro . Smith . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were enthusiastically given and responded to , and Comps . Wylie , Crook , Taylor , Matthews , and Harper , enhanced the enjoyment by several well-rendered ancl inspiring songs . The most pleasing part ofthe day ' s jiroceedings was the presentation of a handsome
jewel ( sujiplied by Bro . Kenning ) to Comp . Roger Dodgson , for the arduous and untiring duties he has performed as Treasurer for two vears , and as an acknowledgment of the trouble and care he had exercised in superintending and conducting the correspondence necessary to furnishing the chapter .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . MARYPORT . —IVhilwell Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —The regular meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held on Friday , June 28 . The chair of
Adoniram was occupied by Bro . Nicholson , W . M . After the lodge had been opened and minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , the following
officers of Grand Lodge were announced and received with grand honours . V . W . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . M ., G . J . W . of England ; V . W . Bro . T . Porter , P . M ., G . S . D . England ; V . W . Bro . F . W . Haywood , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; V . W . Bro . G . Hayward , P . M ., P . G . I . G . Bro . Matier , at the
request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and several brethren , havingbeen duly balloted for , were admitted ancl duly advanced to the degree of Mark Master , in a very able manner . The names of several brethren liaving been proposed for advancement , a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was jiassed , and ordered to be recorded on
the minutes , to the Visiting brethren for their presence and assistance . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer according to ancient custom . Among many other brethren we noticed Bros . Collin , S . W . ; Tickle , Registrar ; Wallace , M . O . ; Gardiner , S . O . ; Bell , J . O . ; Lawson , S . D . ; Dr . Henry , and others .
Consecration Of A Rose Croix Chapter.
CONSECRATION OF A ROSE CROIX CHAPTER .
On the nth of July , 1872 , atthe Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden Square , the interesting ceremony of constituting and consecrating a Rose Croix Chapter took place . The following
members of the Order were present : — 111 . Bro . C . J . Vigne , 33 ° , G . Com . ; Capt . N . G . Phillips , 33 ° , Lt . G . Com . ; Col . A . W . Adair , 3 3 ° , G . Treas . ; Gen . H . Clerk , 3 f ,
G . Chancellor ; I . M . P . Montagu , 33 , G . Sec . ; Dr . R . Hamilton , 33 ° , S . G . I . G . ; Rev . E . H . H . Vernon , 33 ° , G . Chap . ; Hyde Pullen , 33 " ; Chas . Goolden , 3 a ; S . Rawson . 32 ; Capt . G .
Barlow , 32 ; Major S . H . Clerke , 32 ° ; Capt . W . F . Portlock Dadson , 31 ° ; Dr . Verstraten , 30 , Belgium ; A . Bott Cook , 30 ; H . Dubsoc , 30 ; R . Spencer , 30 ; Capt . C . J . Burgess , 30 ;
J . F . Starkey , 30 ; F . Binckes , 30 ; S . Rosenthal , 30 , ancl 33 ° , of France ; John Read , 30 ° ; W . W . Beach , 18 ° ; F . Davison , 18 ; W . Percy
Chapman , 18 ° ; Walter Spencer , 18 ° . A Rose Croix Chapter was opened , and the candidates , viz . .- —Bros . John Hodges , C . S .
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Jekyll , Robert de Lacy , and G . T . Carter , who were elected to receive the degree , having been properly instructed , were introduced and regu Iarly admitted into the Order .
The Supreme Council then retired , and after a short absence re-entered in formal procession , and proceeded to constitute the new Chapter , which was done with all the solemnity attendant
upon the beautiful ceremony . The new Chapter was proclaimed , as registered , under the title of the " St . George ' s Chapter Rose Croix . "
The Grand Commander then requested Bro . Hy de Pullen to instal the M . W . S . designate , Bro . C . J . Burgess , into the chair of his Chapter , who , after the ceremony , was pleased to appoint
the following brethren to fill the various offices of the Chapter , viz .: —John Read , Capt . G . Barlow , Dr . Eugene Cronin , F . Davison , H . Dubosc , W . P . Chapman , & c .
Votes of thanks were proposed and carried with acclamation , to the members of the Supreme Council , for their kind attendance and assistance on this , as well as all other occasions ,
when their aid and instruction are needed , and to Bro . Hyde Pullen , for the able and effective manner in which hc had performed the ceremonies . These acts of attention having been
responded to , the concluding portion of the business was completed , and the chapter closed . It appeared evident that all the proceedings gave general satisfaction , for the musical
accompaniments and arrangements were admirably performed during the entire duties , and the exquisite quiet of this chastely decorated and
handsomely furnished hall , tended greatly to promote thc solemnity ana success uf iho beautiful ceremony of the Rose Croix , as well as the consecration of the chapter and installation of the
M . W . S . May every success attend- this new chapter , and its elegant home .
Consecration Of The Baldwin Lodge, No. 1,398.
CONSECRATION OF THE BALDWIN LODGE , No . 1 , 398 .
The ancient town of Dalton , situate in the very heart of Furness , and in the centre of the rich veins of haematite ore which permeate that fertile district , ancl about five miles from the
town of Ulverston , has been rapidly increasing its number of Freemasons , who have mainly been engrafted on the parent tree of the Furness Lod" -e , No . 995 . The distance , however , to the
mother lodge is so great , and the requirements of the place such that it was determined to establish a lodge at Dalton . Bro . Baldwin , who is a zealous Freemason , and whose position as a
magistrate of the district gives him a considerable influence , without mentioning the good feeling he has established amongst the brotherhood by his liaving twice represented his lodge at the
London Charities as Steward , and on each occasion liberally contributed from his substance to the welfare of these institutions , having intimated his readiness to be the first W . M ., the
preliminaries were easily arranged , and it was determined out of compliment to designate the new Lodge after his name . Friday , the 12 th instant , wa <; the day fixed for
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nate months . All were pleased with the correct working of the W . M ., Bro . J . H . Butten , who will no doubt prove himself well fitted for his important position as the W . M . It was announced by the Treasurer that in the short space of two years the lodge had paid for all the
furniture , and had a respectable balance in hand . The W . M . informed the lodge that their members had been thought of at Provincial Grand Lodge , for no less than two had had honours conferred on them , viz .: Bros . E . Sillifant , P . M . and Treasurer , as Prov . G . J . D . Middlesex , and C . Horsley , P . M ., as Prov ' G . Registrar , Middlesex .
¦ - These brethren were heartily congratulated on their appointments . Some candidates were proposed for initation and the lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour . There were present besides those named , Bros . F . Walters , P . M . ; Richardson , S . W . j Schollar , J . W . j G . Cattel , P . M ., Sec ; Limpus , S . D . ; Hughes , J . D .
NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 4 81 ) . —The festival and installation meeting of this large and flourishing lodge took place on Monday , Sth July , at the Masonic Hall ,
Maple-street , Newcastle-ujion-Tyne . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . StrakerWilson , who was supported by nearly all of the officers of the lodge , and a large number of the brethren . The first business was the ballottinsr
for of three brethren as subscribing members , and one candidate for initiation , who were all declared uninanimously elected . Mr . Mathias Hair being in attendance and pro erly prepared , was admitted in due form , and initiated into the mysteries of the craft by the W . M . Bro . Geo .
Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., the W . M . elect , was then presented for installation by Bro . Foulsham , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., and was duly installed into the chair , according to ancient form , by the W . M ., Bro . J . Straker Wilson . The newly-installed W . M * . then appointed and
invested' the following brethren as officers for the year : —Bros . J . Straker Wilson , I . P . M . ; James Oliver . S . W . ; J . Atkinson , J . W . ; Rev . R . Broughton , Chaplain ; J . A . Hair , P . M ., P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; R . R . Hazard , Sec ; W . Foulsham
P . M ., P . G . Reg ., Director of Ceremonies ; J . Donald Storey , S . D . ; Shafto Robson , T . D . ; W . Rigg , I . G . ; R . Robson and J . Wri ght , Stewards ; and Charles Martin , P . M ., Tyler . The W . M . then addressed the officers on the
nature and importance of the duties of tlieir several offices , in an able and approjiriate manner . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in love and harmony . The brethren afterwards sat clown to an excellent
banquet served in the banquetting hall , and presided over by the newly installed W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were ably proposed by the W . M ., and Bros . Angus , Terry , and Atkinson contributed materiall y to the enjoyments of the evening by their excellent singing .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
CORNWALL . TYWARDREATH . — Unity Chapter . —On the 2 ist ult ., a convocation of the chapter was held , when P . Z . Rev . Georsre Ross . P . G . C . installed
as Principals for the ensuing year Comps . Rev . Dr . Treffry , Z . ; Colonel Beard , H . ; W . Gray , J . On the admission of the companions , the
other officers were invested : —Comps . T . C . Stephens , E . ; N . Abbott , N . ; Stephens and Mason , S . S . ; W . Tomkins , Janitor . The cordial thanks of all were given to Bro . Rev . George Ross , for the interesting manner in which hehad conducted the several ceremonies .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . ULVERSTON . —Chapter of Furness ( No . 995 ) . The annual gathering of the companions of this flourishing chapter , took place on Monday last , the 15 th inst ., at two p . m ., when the installation
of-officers for the ensuing year was performed by Comp . T . Wylie , Prov . G . Registrar , assisted by Comp . J . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., the ceremony being performed in their usuall y faultless
Royal Arch.
style The chapter being duly opened , Comp . J . Case was installed as Z . ; T . Dodgson , H . ; and R . Pearson , T . ; Roger Dodgson , S . E . ; J . Postlethwaite , S . N . j J . M . Matthews , Treas . j G . Cornfield , Prin . Soj . W . Whiteside , ist Assist . Soj ; T . Taylor , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; J .
Morris , S . S . ; ancl J . Mills , J . S . There were present , in addition to a number of other companions , W . Dodd , P . Z . 99 $ . ; J . M . Morgan , No . 1 , Cork . At the conclusion of the ceremony of installation , the companions adjourned to the Sun Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet
was served up by Bro . Smith . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were enthusiastically given and responded to , and Comps . Wylie , Crook , Taylor , Matthews , and Harper , enhanced the enjoyment by several well-rendered ancl inspiring songs . The most pleasing part ofthe day ' s jiroceedings was the presentation of a handsome
jewel ( sujiplied by Bro . Kenning ) to Comp . Roger Dodgson , for the arduous and untiring duties he has performed as Treasurer for two vears , and as an acknowledgment of the trouble and care he had exercised in superintending and conducting the correspondence necessary to furnishing the chapter .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . MARYPORT . —IVhilwell Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —The regular meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held on Friday , June 28 . The chair of
Adoniram was occupied by Bro . Nicholson , W . M . After the lodge had been opened and minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , the following
officers of Grand Lodge were announced and received with grand honours . V . W . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . M ., G . J . W . of England ; V . W . Bro . T . Porter , P . M ., G . S . D . England ; V . W . Bro . F . W . Haywood , P . M ., P . G . J . D . ; V . W . Bro . G . Hayward , P . M ., P . G . I . G . Bro . Matier , at the
request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and several brethren , havingbeen duly balloted for , were admitted ancl duly advanced to the degree of Mark Master , in a very able manner . The names of several brethren liaving been proposed for advancement , a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was jiassed , and ordered to be recorded on
the minutes , to the Visiting brethren for their presence and assistance . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer according to ancient custom . Among many other brethren we noticed Bros . Collin , S . W . ; Tickle , Registrar ; Wallace , M . O . ; Gardiner , S . O . ; Bell , J . O . ; Lawson , S . D . ; Dr . Henry , and others .
Consecration Of A Rose Croix Chapter.
CONSECRATION OF A ROSE CROIX CHAPTER .
On the nth of July , 1872 , atthe Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden Square , the interesting ceremony of constituting and consecrating a Rose Croix Chapter took place . The following
members of the Order were present : — 111 . Bro . C . J . Vigne , 33 ° , G . Com . ; Capt . N . G . Phillips , 33 ° , Lt . G . Com . ; Col . A . W . Adair , 3 3 ° , G . Treas . ; Gen . H . Clerk , 3 f ,
G . Chancellor ; I . M . P . Montagu , 33 , G . Sec . ; Dr . R . Hamilton , 33 ° , S . G . I . G . ; Rev . E . H . H . Vernon , 33 ° , G . Chap . ; Hyde Pullen , 33 " ; Chas . Goolden , 3 a ; S . Rawson . 32 ; Capt . G .
Barlow , 32 ; Major S . H . Clerke , 32 ° ; Capt . W . F . Portlock Dadson , 31 ° ; Dr . Verstraten , 30 , Belgium ; A . Bott Cook , 30 ; H . Dubsoc , 30 ; R . Spencer , 30 ; Capt . C . J . Burgess , 30 ;
J . F . Starkey , 30 ; F . Binckes , 30 ; S . Rosenthal , 30 , ancl 33 ° , of France ; John Read , 30 ° ; W . W . Beach , 18 ° ; F . Davison , 18 ; W . Percy
Chapman , 18 ° ; Walter Spencer , 18 ° . A Rose Croix Chapter was opened , and the candidates , viz . .- —Bros . John Hodges , C . S .
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Jekyll , Robert de Lacy , and G . T . Carter , who were elected to receive the degree , having been properly instructed , were introduced and regu Iarly admitted into the Order .
The Supreme Council then retired , and after a short absence re-entered in formal procession , and proceeded to constitute the new Chapter , which was done with all the solemnity attendant
upon the beautiful ceremony . The new Chapter was proclaimed , as registered , under the title of the " St . George ' s Chapter Rose Croix . "
The Grand Commander then requested Bro . Hy de Pullen to instal the M . W . S . designate , Bro . C . J . Burgess , into the chair of his Chapter , who , after the ceremony , was pleased to appoint
the following brethren to fill the various offices of the Chapter , viz .: —John Read , Capt . G . Barlow , Dr . Eugene Cronin , F . Davison , H . Dubosc , W . P . Chapman , & c .
Votes of thanks were proposed and carried with acclamation , to the members of the Supreme Council , for their kind attendance and assistance on this , as well as all other occasions ,
when their aid and instruction are needed , and to Bro . Hyde Pullen , for the able and effective manner in which hc had performed the ceremonies . These acts of attention having been
responded to , the concluding portion of the business was completed , and the chapter closed . It appeared evident that all the proceedings gave general satisfaction , for the musical
accompaniments and arrangements were admirably performed during the entire duties , and the exquisite quiet of this chastely decorated and
handsomely furnished hall , tended greatly to promote thc solemnity ana success uf iho beautiful ceremony of the Rose Croix , as well as the consecration of the chapter and installation of the
M . W . S . May every success attend- this new chapter , and its elegant home .
Consecration Of The Baldwin Lodge, No. 1,398.
CONSECRATION OF THE BALDWIN LODGE , No . 1 , 398 .
The ancient town of Dalton , situate in the very heart of Furness , and in the centre of the rich veins of haematite ore which permeate that fertile district , ancl about five miles from the
town of Ulverston , has been rapidly increasing its number of Freemasons , who have mainly been engrafted on the parent tree of the Furness Lod" -e , No . 995 . The distance , however , to the
mother lodge is so great , and the requirements of the place such that it was determined to establish a lodge at Dalton . Bro . Baldwin , who is a zealous Freemason , and whose position as a
magistrate of the district gives him a considerable influence , without mentioning the good feeling he has established amongst the brotherhood by his liaving twice represented his lodge at the
London Charities as Steward , and on each occasion liberally contributed from his substance to the welfare of these institutions , having intimated his readiness to be the first W . M ., the
preliminaries were easily arranged , and it was determined out of compliment to designate the new Lodge after his name . Friday , the 12 th instant , wa <; the day fixed for