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to brethren of the various lodges in the province , and Iv all the western division were represented . The n Von 0 f the hall is due east and west , length 3 6 feet by V Well furnished ante-rooms , and banquet hall adjoining l / vas commodious . For iS years this lodge met at S' " no-ton , and after due consideration and satisfactory " ns " it was deemed advisable to remove the warrant to ufTinWon , and we have no doubt that with Bro . Kerly , " V- . Master in the old borough , it will become a lodge

a t much importance to the province . In the past the \[ sonic Charities have not been forgotten , and we have nnle testimony for the future . The Iod « * e was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Two 171-ite-T were initiated by the W . M ., and one brother -Id to the Second Degree by Bro . H . Wynn , P . M .,

Pf D . C , both ceremonies being well worked . Une candi-Vi . vas ' nroposed , and the following signed the attendance f I Bros . L . Ward , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., Treas . j J . K m * , P . M . j R . Ward , P . M . j F . Appleyard , S . VV . ; S Thnmas I . W . ; Charles Nicholson , S . D . ; J . Rimmer , , n G H . S . Smith , I . G . ; R . Morton , VV . J ackson ,

i ' „ AVf . Thomas , Stwds . ; T . B . Roxby , Tyler ; R . Mus-* " D . Atkinson , VV . M . S 72 ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., OP 4 G W . ; Thos . Brakenridge , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; I Ward ' , VV . M . 37 ' * J- O . Scott , J . Reed , S . VV . ; T . •L ; tes P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M . 9 S 2 , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . n » rh S . W . ; J . Hartley , J . Lewthwaite , P . M . ; A . W , Turner , VV . M . 22 S 5 ; H . Hartley , P . M . 1660 , P . G . Std . Br . ; „•cun . v . S . D .: T . Maleham . VV . Bosward , Stwd . 1267

•McKenzie ( S . C ); Thomas Mandle , P . M . 371 , P . P . r D . C ; T . Annison , Sec . 371 ; and many others , ""' betters of apology were read from many brethren from a distance , and with " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and all present were invited to the banquet hall , where an excellent supper was prepared . The usual Masonic toasts followed . . .

Bro H . Wynn , P . M ., m the course ot the evening pronosed" The Health of Bro . Kerly , VV . M ., " in eloquent terms , and said how fortunate it had been that a brother lit-p the present Master should have been the unanimous

choice of the members of Curwen Lodge , at a time when all the good qualities he possessed were brought fully into play to establish them in their new hall , and although , like the poet , casting back one glance at the past , he ( Bro . Wynn ) could not help but prophesying that the future of No . 1400

appeared to be all that could be desired . Bro . Kerly , briefly responded , and expressed himself as highly p leased to see so many visitors present at the opening of the new hall , and like Bro . Wynn , P . M ., he had great faith in the future prosperity of Curwen Lodge . Other toasts and songs followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 1 S 5 ) . —This old chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the ioth inst ., when there were present , among others , Comps . Kimpton , M . E . Z . ; E . A . Harris , H . ; Hardy , ] . ; G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Isaacson , acting S . N . ; Harfeld , "P . Z ., Treas . j Rivers , P . S . ; Francis Smith , IP . Z ., P . P . G . J . Cheshire ;

Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Middx . j N . Moss , L . C . C , P . Z . ; Ellborn , P . Z . ; Cleghorne , P . Z . ; Staley , P . Z . ; and W . Rest , I . P . Z . Comp . Williams , 6 57 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year

ensuing then took place , with the following result : Comps . E . A . Harris , M . E . Z . ; Hardy , H . ; F . Smith , P . Z ., J . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; G . Davis , S . E . ; Rivers , S . N . ; Dr . Fry , P . S . ; and E . Mallett , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel was voted to the M . E . Z .

lhe chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary loyal and Koyal Arch toasts were duly honoured . lhe I . P . Z ., in proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " said that during the past year they had seen how well r . .,. o r— " - j * - " * w , v ; . . . .. . . . ...... ..

uimp . Kimpton had discharged the duties of his office . He had not only worked well in the chapter , but had very generousl y provided a musical entertainment after the banquets , that had the effect of considerably enhancing the proceedings , lhe M . E . Z . having * responded , cave several other toasts .

jn proposing "The Past Principals" he expressed his gratification that so many of those distinguished companions had found it convenient to attend that evening . I ' ll ut one amon 8 T them , viz ., Comp . F . Smith , who lilted the high office of First Principal in the years 1 S 74 and } , !?> _ anc ' as the chapter had elected their old and respected •' . . as J . that evening , he ( the speaker ) trusted to see him a ! , 'ain OCCUDvinp * the rhair nf MB 7 In rlnr . rr . nr < -i >

£ 1 l '*!'* Smith having made a modest speech in reply , "ps . N . Moss and Cleghorne were also called upon to say ¦ "civ words , ^ ln giving " The Health of the S . E . and Treasurer , " the j . " ¦*• spoke in high terms of their respective merits . "'n no- vis and Har £ eld having replied , the toast of c Ulil <* ers " terminated the proceedings .

c i n , ennir > gton Chapter ( No . 1381 ) . —This ith in * met A at the Horns ' avern , Kennington Park , on the WiJi , ? mong * those present were Comps . VV . VV . « ' P 7 - T -J ^ " * ' D 0 Wli "» ' J * ' Ge ° ^ e S \ . ' c- ' Treas * - * Henry Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Austin , o'Yv , ms ' , S * •Smith , ist A . S . ; Davis , 2 nd A . S . j VV P u- ' ,, ' -P-Z-J Ca P' * Wa » s , * *> P . P . G . P . Soj . ; UrfL W ' P & S AH K ° hler , P . Z . j and H . J .

The m * T" ¦ Br * Surre y * an d con !' " 1 ° ^ ' P i ° convocation having been read three <> -, ¦? lt was resolved unanimously that the sum of election 1 of ffi V ° ted to the Geor *? e Everett Fund . The with tli » t 11 ° , cer 3 then took place for the year ensuing , Il . | ' ° ! 'ng result : Comps . Salter , M . E . Z . ; Dowling , S . E . * c * ' J *; George Everett , Treasurer ; Higgins ,

a « dRein .,,. j i T * . "' smith , I- * . * -,. ; Davis , ist A . b . ; to the M . E / Jamtor * A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted iournprl *^? -: , tnen closed , and the companions ad-Thec f banquet . ¦ " "loured f t , . 'T 1 l ? , yal and R ° y aI Arch toasts having been In the com h oA- Save " The Health of the M . E . Z . " I , ad a verv 1 h > s remarks he said that the M . E . Z . had 5 ll ° wn thif * * V easai J , successful year of office . He had ' « He could work the Royal Arch Degree equally

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as well as the Craft ceremonial . He had also presided most genially at the festive board , and was in every way worthy of the jewel that had been so unanimously voted to him . The M . E . Z ., in reply , said that he was pleased to think that not only the I . P . Z . but the companions generally were satisfied with his humble efforts . His career in the

Kennington Lodge and Chapter had been personally to him most gratifying , and he hoped to be associated with those institutions for many years to come . Other toasts quickly followed . In giving "The Health of the Treasurer and S . E ., " the

M . E . Z . spoke most flatteringly of the efforts of those companions for the good of the chapter . The former would shortly occupy a very high position in the Order , and he trusted that he ( Comp . George Everett ) would live many years to enjoy the distinction . Comps . Everett and Higgins having replied , the proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .

BOLTON . ConCOl'd Chapter ( No . 37 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Comps . J . W . Poyntz , Z . ; . James Naylor , H . ; John Hardcastle , as J . ; John Booth , P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., Treas . ; Jas . Newton , P-Z ., Prov . A . G . Sec , S . E . ; J . W . Thompson , S . N . ; J . VV . Brockbank , as

P . S . ; IT . L . Hurrell , ist A . S . ; F . W . Broadbent , 2 nd A . S . ; Thos . Higson , Janitor ; Barnes , Greenhalgh , and others . The chapter having been opened , a ballot was taken for Bros . T . VV . Briscoe and H . E . Mason , which proved

unanimous . Bro . Briscoe was then exalted by Comp . Booth , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., the P . S . ' s part being taken by Comp . Brockbank . The ceremony was well worked , and every praise is due to those who did the work . The chapter was then closed , a pleasant evening being afterwards spent .

GA TESHEA D-ON- TYNE . Industry Chapter ( No . 4 8 ) . —The regular convocation was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Comps . R . Whitfield , Z . ; Wm . Brown , IT . ; T . Dinning , J . 4 Si , asJ . ; Wm . Richardson , S . E . ; T . R . Jobson , S . N . j Robt . Stewart , P . S . ; R . H . Holme , ist A . S . ; VV . Dalrymple , 2 nd A . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; M . R . Wright , Stwd . ; John

Boazman , T . Chegwidden , VV . if . Carmon , Z . 4 S 1 ; 1 * . R . Short , P . S . 481 ; R . Wilson , A . S . 1664 ; A . Simpson , and others . The chapter having been opened , Bro . Hugh Jackson , Stwd . 48 , being in attendance , was duly exalted by Comp . Whitfield , Z . After other formal business was concluded , the chapter was closed , and an adjournment made for refreshments .

SHIPLEY GATE . Mundy Grove Chapter ( No . 506 ) . —The first anniversary meeting of this prosperous chapter was held at the Boat Inn , on Thursday , the 12 th instant , when there were present Comps . Tom N . Turner , P . Z ., Z . ; Edgar Home , P . Z ., H . ; T . E . Yeomans , P . Z ., J . ; R . Wilkes , S . E . ; W . Fletcher , S . N . ; W . Elphinstone , P . S . ;

Jno . Farnsworth , ist A . S . ; H . Harrison , 2 nd A . S . ; 1 . Day , Janitor ; M . E . Wild , H . Pollard , VV . T . Lumley , and a number of other members . The visitors included Comps . A . Woodiwiss , P . Z . 731 , P . G . P . S . ; Percy Wallis , Z . 253 , P . G . D . C . j C . Webster , Z . 731 j A . E . P . Voules , S . E . 681 ; Thos . Shipton , J . elect 6 S 1 ; A . Schofield , P . Z . 1324 , P . P . G . Soj . j W . H . Fisher , P . Z . 1324 , P . G .

ist A . S . ; and others . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read , a ballot was taken for Bro . James Robert Fielding , 506 , and being successful , he was impressively exalted by Comp . Tom N . Turner , Z ., the lectures being ably rendered by Comps . Yeomans , J . j E . Home , H . ; and Turner , Z . A Board of Principals was then formed , and Comps . Home

P . Z ., and Yeomans , P . Z ., were placed in the chairs of Z . and H . respectively . Comp . Elphinstone was then introduced , and installed in the chair of J . by Comp . Webster , Z . 731 . The M . E . Z . invested his officers as follows * . Comps . Henry Pollard , S . E . ; R . Wilkes , S . N . ; VV . Fletcher , P . S . ; Jno . Farnsworth , ist A . S . ; H . Harrison ,

2 nd A . S . j Tom N . Turner , P . Z ., Treas . j and Thomas Day , Janitor . The chapter was then closed , and . the companions sat down to a most enjoyable banquet , ably catered for by Hostess Noon , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a most pleasant evening was spent .

YORK . Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Tuesday , the 3 rd instant . The installation of Principals and investiture of officers took place , the Installing Principal being Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . The following is the list of officers : Comps . J . T . Seller ,

P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; S . J . Dalton , H . ; G . Chapman , J . ; J . Kay , S . E . ; G . Lamb , S . N . ; W . N . Cheeseman , P . S . ; W . Story , ist A . S . ; J . H . Shonksmith , 2 nd A . S . ; T . B . Whytehead , Treas . ; J . F . Watson , Org . ; and P . Pearson , Janitor . A candidate was accepted on the ballot , and three accepted candidates were duly exalted by Comp .

Seller the mystical lecture being given by Comp . Whytehead . The Treasurer ' s report was presented , showing the finances of the chapter to be in a healthy condition , and the chapter was closed . Previous to the opening the companions dined together with the accepted candidates , and after the closing they met in the smoke-room and enjoyed a Masonic chat .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BRIGHTON . Royal Connaught Lodge ( No . 409 ) . —A meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , on the evening of the ioth inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Richard Clowes , Prov . G . Treas ., P . P . G . M . O . East Anglia , who was supported by the following officers : Bros . A . King , S . W . ; VV . E . Morrison ( Mayor of Eastbourne ) , J . VV . ; E . G . Whittle S . O . ; J . Turton , J . O . ; E . R . Currie , Chap . ; T . Billing

Mark Masonry.

Treas . ; R . Willard , R . of M . ; R . Percy Clowes , S . D . ; F . J . Sawyer , J . D . ; H . Langton , D . C ; Chapman Marshall , Org . ; and H . H . Hughes , Tyler . The following members of the lodge were also present : Bros . J . P . S . Roberts , W . M . iGS . ' Prov . G . Sec . ; J . R . Dowson , S . H . Soper ( Mayor of B- ' ghton ) , VV . F . Booth , VV . A . Tooth , W . M . 1 C 4 , P . P . G . C ; and F . E . Sawyer . The visitors

included Bros . S . Peters , 164 , P . P . G . O . ; J . Harrison , 7 , P . P . G . R . of M . ; C . Bamfylde Warre , 16 S ; J . J . Clark , 75 ; J . A . Thilthorpe , I . G . 75 ; VV . Butler , 50 ; . VV . E . Hughes , 75 ; T . Wickham , J . O . 75 ; H . Smith , Canynges ( T . I . ) , P . P . G . C ; W . H . Ingledew , 75 ; A . F . Lamette , 75 ; H . Dyer , 386 ; VV . Gill , S . O . 3 S 6 ; VV . N . Roe , 75 P . P . G . O . ; Gi Holman , 351 , Prov . G . S . B . ; E .

, Mitchell , 75 ; E . A . Buchanan , 75 ; J . Flinn , 75 ; A . P . Dolhnan , 75 ; C F . Goode , D . C . 75 ; J . Wood , 75 ; F . J . Cully , 75 ; VV . Botting , J . D . 391 ; F . Clements , 75 ; J . Sayers , 75 ; Mennich , 75 ; J . Farncombe , 30 , 1 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; R . B . Higham , 75 ; S . R . Legg , P . M . 391 , Prov . J . G . W . ; VV . Wright , S . O . 391 , Prov . G . I . G . ; G . Cole , VV . B . Isworth , D . C . 75 ; and A . Gregory , 75 .

By the request of the VV . M . designate and founders of the Brighton Lodge , No . 426 , over 20 brethren of the new lodge were advanced to Mark Masonry . The ceremonies , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec , were performed by Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . Bro . Dr . Alfred King was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing

year , and Bro . T . Billing was re-elected Treasurer . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet supplied by Bro . D . Mutton . The W . M ., Bro . Richard Clowes , presided . The customary Mark Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bro . H . W . G . Abell , G . Std . Br ., responding for "The

Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , Present and Past . " The Worshipful Master , in proposing "H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , P . G . M ., " said arrangements were being made for the visit of his Royal Highness to Brighton , on the occasion of his installation as P . G . M . He ( the VV . M . ) was sure the Duke of Connaught would receive that warm welcome which he justly merited .

In proposing "Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M ., and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " the W . M . apologised for the absence of Bro . Currie , who had been compelled to leave to catch his train . Bro . Currie wished to thank the brethren for the hearty reception they had given him in the lodge . All present had been pleased to

see him amongst them , and appreciated the admirable manner in which , in the absence of Bro . Matier , through illness , he had performed the ceremonies of advancement . The province was greatly indebted to its officers , who carried out their duties most ably , and were always ready to assist the various lodges . Bros . S . R . Legg and J . P . Slingsby Roberts responded .

Bro . J . Farncombe gave "The Worshipful Master , " a toast which , he said , was sure to meet with a hearty reception . Bro . Clowes had , by his able work and hospitality , proved himself a thorough Mason . The first year of the Royal Connaught Lodge had been a successful one , and that success was attributable , in no small degree , to the able manner in which Bro . Clowes had carried out his

duties , and he ( Bro . Farncombe ) wished the W . M . long life and prosperity . Bro . Clowes , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . Thanking Bro . Farncombe for his kind words , he said that when , by the lamented death of the late Bro . Crawford Pocock , he became VV . VI ., he determined to do all he could to follow in that brother ' s footsteps , and

advance the interests of the Royal Connaught Loire . He was proud to see such a gathering at the last meeting of the lodge during his year of office , and he should ever remember the hearty reception accorded him . Bro . Clowes then proposed " The W . M . designate of the Brighton Lodge . " He congratulated Bro . Willard upon his election as W . M ., and the brethren upon the

happy selection they had made . He had been pleased to assist the new lodge by having the brethren advanced that evening . He hoped to find the Royal Connaught and Brighton Lodges go hand-in-hand for the good ot Mark-Masonry . Bro . Willard , who was very warmly received on rising to respond , took the opportunity of thanking the founders

of the Brighton Lodge for forwarding his name to Grand Lodge as their first VV . M . He would do his best for Mark Masonry , and hoped the Brighton Lodge would prove a great success . He also thanked Bro . Clowes for allowing the brethren to be advanced in the Royal Connaught Lodge , and thus enabling them to be present at the approaching consecration of the new lodge and at the installation of

H . R . H . the Duke ol Connaught . The VVorshipful Master proposed "The Advancees , " to which Bros . Burfield , Brown , and Blakcr responded . He then gave " Thc Visitors , " which Bros , the Rev . Tooth , Botting , Hollman , and Gill acknowledged . The remaining toasts were "The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bros . A . King and the Secretary responded , and the Tyler's toast .

During the evening pleasing songs were given by Bros . F . Clements , F . Cully , Dyer , S . H . Soper ( Mayor of Brighton ) , A . Brazier , R . Willard , and G . Cole ; Mr . Lewis Mennich and Bro . Dr . Whittle played a violin and ocarina duet in good style ; and Bro . Chapman Marshall contributed an excellent pianoforte solo . The duties of accompanist were admirably carried out by Bro . W . Norman Roe , Prov . G . O .

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . Tristram Lodge ( No . 346 ) . —The annual meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Grainger-street West , on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., when the following , amongst others , were present : Bros . F . Corder , P . G . D . C , VV . M . ; R . li . Reed , D . P . G . M . Northumberland and Durham ; Colonel Addison Potter , C . B ., P . G . M . O . ; John Strachan , P . G . D . ; John VVood , P . J . G . O . ; John Straker Wilson , P . G . S . ;

W . Tunstali Clark , P . G . S . ; C B . Ford , P . G . Sec Northumberland and Durham ; W . F . Cannon , P . J . G . O ., VV . M . Northumberland and Berwick Lodge ( T . I . ); R . Wilson , VV . M . 293 ; W . Brown , I . P . M . 293 , P . G . M . O . ; Adam Wilson , P . M . ; D . G . Anderson , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Purvis , P . G . S . B ., W . M . elect ; VV . J . H . Ryder , J . W . ; J . H . Bentham , M . O . ; J . A . Armstrong , J . W . 293 ; T . K . Jobson , Sec . 293 ; VV . Richardson , M . O . 293 ; F . Clark ; T . C Bullen , 293 ; E . Shewbrooks ; T . N . Shcehan ( I . C ); Leo Nixon , Northumberland and Berwick ( T . I . ) j