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sincere desire to do his utmost to do honour to the position . He knew the work well , and was anxious on all occasions to have the work perfect . It was to be hoped that the chapter would keep thc M . E . Z . and his officers well employed by bringing plenty of candidates . Comp . Elsley , in acknowledging the toast , said he should do the best he could to make the working of the chapter excellent .

Comp . Guest responded to the toast of " The Exaltees , and said he and Comp . Balchin had very much enjoyed the beautiful ceremony , and they trusted that this was the commencement of many happy evenings they would have the pleasure of spending in the chapter . Comps . Wood and Massey ' replied to the toast of " The Visitors . " Comp . Leggott , H ., replying to the toast of "The H . and

J ., " said he had very great pleasure in belonging to the chapter , and doing a part of its work . He was very much pleased to see Comp . Elsley intheZ . ' s chair , and was much gratified that his own occupancy of the Z . chair in the Victoria Chapter had been the cause of Comp . Elsley taking precedence of him in the Chapter of Prudent Brethren . The progress of the chapter was a great satisfaction . They had had two candidates that evening , and he

was glad to hear they had been impressed with the ceremony , for he felt that the work of this chapter was done in a way which reflected credit on the officers , and was satisfactory to all the companions . Comp . Thomas Bull , P . Z . and Treas ., who was occupying the J . chair , in the absence of the elected J ., Comp . J . Moon , who was unable to attend , said heobjected tohaving to make any remarks for a chair which he was only filling as

a deputy , and he simply apologised for the absence of Comp . Moon . In proposing "The Past Principals , " the M . E . Z . said that whatever power the First Principal of a chapter might have , it was quite certain the great power was in the hands of the Past Principals . Since the last meeting of the chapter they had unfortunately lost by death Comp . J . C . Cox , who while he occupied the Z . chair was suffering from

ill-health . They must not , however , forget that they still had left among them Comps . Hazlett , Dicketts , and Headon . Comp . Dicketts , in the course of his reply , said he had attended a great many Masonic funerals , but he never saw so many members of the Craft , Arch , and higher Degrees attend a single funeral as attended the funeral of Comp . Cox . Referring to the Prudent Brethren Chapter , he was

very proud to belong to it , and he continued to do so because he had great pleasure in coming among the members . Comp . Headon also replied . Comp . Thos . Bull responded to the toast of " The Treasurer , " and hoped his duties would be discharged to the satisfaction of tbe chapter . Comp . Venn , Scribe E ., also replied for his share of the

toast , and said the warmth with which the toast of "The Treasurer and Scribe E . " was proposed and drunk should act as a stimulus to those officers to perform their duties with energy and zeal , and uphold and increase as far as they possibly could the welfare of the Prudent Brethren Chapter . They had the satisfaction of feeling at the present moment that during the past year they had been favoured with exceptional candidates , who would bring

honour to the chapter . 1 hat evening tney had exalted two candidates who would be a credit to those companions who introduced them . He was glad to see gentlemen joining the chapter of whom they might justly be proud , because they desired to see the chapter prosperous . There had been no report of the funds of the chapter , but he could assure the companions that the chapter was solvent .

Comp . Jermyn Boyd , P . S ., responded on behalf of " The , other Officers , " and , acknowledging the graceful mention of his father ' s name by Comp . Elsley , said that mention brought very pleasant memories back to him . But the Prudent Brethren Chapter had itself to thank for the manner in which the junior members came forward . He felt certain that the way in which all the officers occupied the higher positions was an example worthy of imitation . The Janitor's toast closed the proceedings .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Ouecn-street , on the 9 th inst . Among those present were Comps . Stewart , M . E . Z . ; Ellborn , H . ; J . Davis , J . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Cleghorn , S . N .,- Harris , P . S . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Staley , ist Asst .,- Holbrook , P . Z .,- T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . of C .

Middx ., P . Z . ; Davis , P . Z . ; Parkinson , Janitor ; and others . Thc minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , numerous letters of apology for nonattendance were read . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts * ' followed , and the companions separated at an early hour .

JERSEY . —Harmony Chaper ( No . 244 ) . —At the Quarterly Convocation of this chapter , held in the Masonic Temple on the Sth inst ., the following companions were present : Comps . Dr . E . A . Briggs , Z . ; J . G . Pallet , P . Z ., acting H . ; T . Leat , P . Z ., acting J . ; P . Bois , P . Z ., Treas . ; P . G . Hamilton , S . E . ; H . M . Bartlett , S . N . j E . L . Bennett , P . Z . ; C . Donaldson , F . Vincent , J . Huelin , L . Hespiradoux , J . Gibson , J . G .

Renouf , P . Z . 590 ; P . W . Binet , P . Z . 590 ; S . Gilley , Z . 491 ; and A . Roden , P . S . 491 . The chapter was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The ballot then took place for the exaltation of Bros . Walmsley , Carcaud , and Simon , 1003 , and being unanimous , Bro . Walmsley , who was in attendance , was exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . Masonry , the Principals delivering the lecture appertaining to their respective chairs in an

emcient and impressive manner ; the duties of P . S . being performed in an able manner hy Comp . S . Gilley , Z . 491 . Comp . J . Hamling , 133 , Malta , was balloted for and accpted as a joining member . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place , when the following were elected : Comp . E . A . Brigcs , M . E . Z . ; J . G . Pallot , H . ; T . Leat , J . ; P . Bois , P . Z ., Treas . ; P . G . Hamilton , S . E . ; H . M . Bartlett , S . N *; J . H . Elliott ; and G . Rogers , Janitor . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the Royal Benevolent Institution , ( o be placed on the list of M . E . Comp . Dr . Le Cronier , P . Z . and D . P . G . M .,

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who will represent the province at the forthcoming festival . The business of the chapter being ended , the companions adjourned to refreshment , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent . ... ¦ LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 6 73 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , the annual installation of Principals in connection with this chapter took place . The appointments were as follows : Comos . C . Marsh . Z .: R . Foote . H . : G .

Godfrey , J . ; C H . Hallwood , S . E . ; W . Parry , S . N . ; J . Hocken , P . Z . ., Treas . ; S . W . H . Halse , P . S . ; and Williamson , Janitor . The installation ceremony was admirably performed by Comp . T . Clark , P . Z ., and amongst those present Were Comps . W . Goodacre , P . Z . ; G . Musker , P . Z . ; VV . T . May , P . Z . ; J . T . Callow , P . Z . ; H . Burrows , P . Z . ; T . Roberts , P . Z . ; J . D . Hesketh , P . Z . ; D . Jackson , P . Z . ; and W . Brackenbury , P . Z .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury , on Thursday , the nth inst ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . G . R . Dorset , Z . ; A . Hubbard , H . ; F . Minstrell , J . ; J . E . Sheffield , S : E . j XV .

Radcliffe , S . N .,- G . Gregory , P . S .,- E . George , ist A . S . ; G . VV . Knight , H . E . Dehane , J . H . Ager , and F . Brasted . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Comp . Ager being the candidate . A vote of condolence was passed to Comp . Cottebrune , and the chapter was then closed in peace and harmony .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

SOUTHAMPTON . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 63 ) . —On the Festival of St . Andrew , at the Masonic Hall , Bro . Sheppard duly installed Bro . D . O . Hobbs as W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were invested as follows : Bros . VV . Horton , I . P . M . ; J . Parkinson , S . VV . ; the

Rev . A . L'Argent Bell , J . W . ; M . Emanuel , M . O . ; S . Clarke , S . O . ; the Rev . H . J . Mason , J . O . ; the Rev . VV . C Browne , Chap . ; G . J . Tilling , Treas . ; C . W . Bemister , Sec ; VV . O'Neill , Reg . of Marks ; A . J . Blackman , S . D . ; R . W . Lees , J . D . ; J . R . Weston , D . of C . j T . Walton , I . G . ; and Biggs and Vare , Tylers .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . — On the gth ult . there was a conclave of this preceptory , when Bro . J . Marshall , E . P ., presided . There were also present Bros . A . T . B . Turner , Constable ; M . Millington , P ., as Marshal ; G . Simpson , P ., as Chan . ; VV . Brown , Sub-Marshal ; T . B . VVhytehead , P ., Registrar ; T . W . Wilson , E . Houlden , VV . B . Dyson , and others .

Comp . M . F . W . Williamson , of the Camalodunum Chapter , was inducted into the Order by the E . P ., after which the election of E . P . for the ensuing year took place , resulting in Bro . A . T . B . Turner obtaining the suffrages of the members . Bro . T . B . VVhytehead was re-elected Treasurer . The alms having been collected the conclave was dismissed , and the members spent the remainder of the evening in the refectory in social converse .

STOCKTON-ON-TEES . —Mount Grace Preceptory ( No . 118 ) . —In the unavoidable absence of the E . P . Sir Knt . R . A . Luck , the preceptory was opened b y P . E . Precept . Sir Knt . Bousfield . The V . E . Prov . Prior Sir Knt . Charles James Banister , P . G . Capt . England , paid a visit to the preceptory , and was received in due form

under an arch of steel and saluted . Comp . G . Carter , of Hartlepool , member of the Fawcett Chapter , was admitted and installed a Knight Templar by the acting Em . Precept , most impressively . After the preceptory was closed , thc sir knights adjourned to supper and spent a happy evening , under the presidency of Sir Knt . John Trotter , P . P Sub-Prior .

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Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . — A well-attended meeting of this conclave was held at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on the ist inst . Among those present were Sir Knights H . H . Shirley , M . P . S . ; T . C Walls , V . E . ; Dr . Mickley , S . ; G . Pridmore , Prelate ; H . J . Lardner , S . B . ; Cubitt , P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; J . Mason , P . M . P . S ., & c , Recorder ; the Rev . P . Holden , P . M . P . S ., & c ; Marsh , P . M . P . S ., & c ; Massa , P . M . P . S . ; Powell ,

P . M . P . S ., & c ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M . P . S ., & c . ; H . A . Dubois , P . M . P . S . ; Hardy , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . R . J . Ward and T . Tichiaz , and it proving to bc unanimous , they were duly and impressively installed as knights of the Order by the M . P . S ., whose performance of the

difficult ceremony deserves the highest encomiums . I he conclave was then closed , and the Sir K . P . ' s adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a most excellent banquet was provided . The M . P . S . presided , and gave the usual toasts briefly but pertinently . The proceedings , which ivere throughout of a most successful character , terminated at an early hour .

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Royal Ark Mariners .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Solent Lodge ( No . 63 ) . — At the meeting last week at the Masonic Hall Bro . Tilling installed Bro . VV . Horton CN . for the year ensuing . The following officers were invested -. Bros . D . O . Hobbs , J . ; the Rev . H . J . Mason , S . ; the Rev . A . L'Argent Bell , S . D . ; the Rev . W . C Browne , J . D . ; C . XV . Bemister , Treasurer and Scribe ; W . O'Neill , D . C . ; R . VV . Lees , G . ; and Biggs and Vare , W . ' s .

Correspondence Between The Grand Lodge Of England And The Grand Lodge Of Quebec.

CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND AND THE GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC .

We are privileged in publishing in the Freemason the following most important correspondence : Grand Master ' s Office , Stanstead , Quebec , 3 rd Oct ., 1884 . To His Royal Highness Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , & c , & c , Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of England . M . Wor . Brother and Illustrious Sir ,

With assurance of loyalty , and under the instructions conveyed to me by the Grand Lodge of Quebec as its chief Executive Officer , I desire to call the official attention of your Royal Highness to the position of Craft Masonry in this province , as affected by the continuance therein of lodges acknowledging the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England , and repudiating the authority of the Grand Lodge of Quebec as the Sovereign Masonic

power within the territory . This Grand Lodge was duly constituted in accordance with the rules prevalent on this continent as to territorial jurisdiction , has been in existence for nearly fifteen years , and has been fraternally recognised by the sister Grand Lodges of the western world , and generally elsewhere , as the Grand Body exercising supreme power in Craft Masonry in the province .

That principle has been generally accepted as fundamental , and has become the rule and guide in matters relating thereto ; it was through the acceptance and adoption of that principle that this Grand Lodge was formed ; so large a body of Masons have recognised it , that its infraction would cause great disturbance in the Masonic world , and in the interests of peace , harmony , and brotherly love , such a calamity ought , if possible , to be

avoided . At the time this Grand Lodge was organised , there existed in this province three lodges , to wit , St . Paul , No . 374 ; St . George , No . 440 ; and St . Lawrence , No . G 40 , under the jurisdiction of your Grand Lodge , and which have continued without changing their allegiance . For many years after the formation of this Grand Lodge the difficulties and labour attending the same , and the

proper shaping of the work , so as to procure efficiency , largely occupied its attention . Yet , at all times and all occasions , has this Grand Lodge in the most positive manner declared its belief in , and adherence to , that doctrine , and that it would at the proper time assert its exclusive territorial rights . In the opinion of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , the time has now arrived for a settlement of the question ; such

settlement , it is within my instructions and powers to say , can only rest with any degree of satisfaction upon the withdrawal of the exercise of authority by your Grand Lodge over the said lodges now acknowledging its allegiance , and the unconditional admission of the supremacy of this Grand Lodge over all Master Masons and all Craft lodges in the territory of the Province of Quebec ; such settlement is in the interest of the Craft here and elsewhere throughout the

Masonic world . Events which have transpired within the past few years have made it quite evident that , apart from the territorial principle , peace and harmony cannot prevail among Masons in this province until it is fully established that there is but one class of Masons here , and but one supreme authority . To assert a healing influence therein , if for no other consideration , it is manifestly certain that one or other of the

Grand Bodies should withdraw , discord has fermented among Masons , and scandal has been brought upon the Fraternity thereby : two Masonic bodies bidding for support and struggling for supremacy within this jurisdiction is not a pleasant subject for contemplation ; the difficulty has unfortunately gained ' general notoriety , and is likely to bring disrepute upon the Craft . There is a feeling of uneasiness among Masons , and

many causes , more or less grave , render it important that in the province there should not be two classes of Masons , or "Quebec Masons" and "English Masons , " but only one Grand Body , and a united Order . I need not refer in detail to these causes , as I am sure that they have not altogether escaped your Royal Higbness ' s notice . The bitterness of one class of our population towards

Masons makes it all the more important that there should be no division in our ranks , and the feeling which prevails that our English brethren rely to some extent upon that adverse sentiment , naturally arouses the indignation of the Quebec brethren . I cannot believe that your Grand Lodge desires to build upon discord and strife in this province , or desires to have the idea prevail that colonial Masons have no rights which

English Masons will admit—that whilst colonial Masons are tolerated , they have no prerogative save such as English Masons permit them to possess . Apart from Masonic considerations the belief that thc sentiment of English Masons towards their colonial brethren is of that character , would be fraught with danger , as tending to loosen attachments binding the mother country and the colonies together .

In the present situation probably nine-tenths of the Freemasons in this province acknowledge allegiance to this Grand Lodge . It has a distinct organisation fraternally recognised by the sister Grand Bodies ; it has in its power the principle of territorial jurisdiction ,- it is in a position to efficiently perform Masonic work . There is nothing which your Grand Lodge can do for its adherents here that this Grand Lodge cannot perform ;

these are important reasons why the withdrawal should be on your part , aside from the consideration before mentioned . Believing , as I do , that the interests of the Craft require the discontinuance by you of your authority over Master Masons and Craft lodges in this province , as a final adjustment ot the unpleasant difficulties created by its continuance here , I am compelled respectfully to convey to your Royal

Highness , the W . M . Grand Master of the United Grand Lodgeof England A . F . and A . M ., the request of the Grand Lodge of the Province of Quebec A . F . and A . M . that such withdrawal should take place on or before the first day of January next , failing which no other course will be open to me but to declare , according to Masonic methods , a severance of intercourse between this Grand Lodge , its constituent lodges , and all brethren in obedience thereto , and the