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Boswell , Wm . Evans , W . Peacock , Jonah Milner , W . Larker and W . H . Veevers ; one ( Bro . W . Evans ) , to the De Grey and Ripon Lodge ; and one ( Bro . J . Walley ) , to ( he Mariners Lodge . As we have said already the work and Barnettwho

was sp lendidly pcrfo-mei ! , Comp . F . , was nlv exalted at the previous meeting , merits honourable mention for his P . S . work , in which he was assisted by Comp . B . B . Marson . The companions subsequently supped , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . — Priory Chapter ( "No . rooo ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held ' at the Middleton Hotel , on the 12 th inst- Present , Comps j . A . Wardell , M . E . Z . ; . ] . Willing , jun . H . ; Rev . H . ' j . Hatch , J . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . Z . 20 ( I . C ) , Scribe E . ; W- Pissey , Scribe N . ; E . Judd , Prin . Soj . ; A . Lucking , l . P . Z . ; Rev . A . F . Heaton . Vi-ilor , Comp . A . ' J . Ircton , Mount Lebanon , 73 . There being no canthe to the

didates for exaltation , companions proceeded election of Principals and officers for the ensuing year , with the following result , viz . : —Comp . J . Willing , jun ., Z . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , H . ; W . Pissey , J . ; A . Lucking , P . Z ., Treasurer ; J . C . Johnstone , Scribe E . ( rc-eltcteel ) ; E . Judd , Scribe N . ; J . R . Hemmann , Prin . Soj . Some candidates having been proposed for exaltation at thc next meeting , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Chapter ( No . 135 6 ) . —The annual installation of Principals in connection with this highly prosperous chapter took place recently at the Masonic Hall , Hcpe-sirect , where thrre was a very large and highly influential gathering , which included Comps . R . Brown , Z . ; | oseph Bell , P . Z . ; B . B . Marson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Asst . Soj . ; J . A . Edginton , H . ; W .

J . Chapman , J . -, A . Hesketh , Scribe E . ; Jno . L . Houghton , Scribe N . ; Lindo Courtenay , P . S . ; E . Paull , Asst . S . ; Peter Lassen , Janitor ; Alfred Woolrich , Treas . ; James Kect , S . Nickson , James Cootes , Thos . D . Dutton , F . Home , Edward George , R . F . Milton , H . P . Squire , J . W . Williams , R . W . Barnes , G . Maxwell , T . Holden , H . Pritchard , | . M . A .-kley , U . Burnett , A . Maitin , I . II .

Pryce , Sanelbrook , and T . B . Myers . I he visitius were Comps . F . Barnett , P . S . 594 ; R . P . France , Z . 594 ; John Hayes , H . 594 ; Dr . H . l-i . D . Johnson , P . Z . 1094 ; Thus . Salter , S . IC . 241 ; Joseph Wood , 'Treas . 249 ( Freemason ) . Comp . B . B . Marson , P . P . G . A . S , most iniprissivily installed Comp . J . A . Edginton as M . E . Z . ; W . J . Chapman as H . -, and Lindo Courtenay as J . 'The either

appointments ane ! investitures were Comps . Reibt . Martin , jun ., P . S . ; A . D . Hesketh , S . E . ; T . G . Dutton , S . N . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; and P . Larsen , Janitor . A special an , ! cordial vote of thanks was given to Comp . B . B . Marson for the faultless manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony . The following candidates were elected and exalted : —Bros . G . Lewis , 135 6 ; A .

Hemming , 1319 ; C . Courtenay , 1609 ; T . Davies , and E . H . Thomson , 1609 ; and R . Barnes , 1609 . Two joining companions were also elected . The chapter having been closed , tlie companions , to the number of forty-eiuht , adjourned to the old loelge room , where a most excellent dinner was provided by the House Steward . After thc usual loyal toasts had been duly

honoured , the M . E . Z ., Comp . Edg inton , returned thanks fi r thc chiefs and himself to Comp . Brown , for the kind manner in which he had submitted their healths to thc companions , and after expressing a desire to do their best fur the nappiness and prosperity of all , proposed thc next toast . He called on the companions to join with him in the pleasure of thinking " The Health of thc J . P . Z ., " remarking

that bis efficient rendering of the ceremonies had proved his great ability as a Royal Arch Mason , whilst his inimitable mirth and wit had greatly increased their social enjoyment , expressing how highly he prized the opportunity of presenting him with a P . Z ' s . jewel , which the companions trusted he would accept as a slight token of their esteem and regard . Comp . Brown , in acknowledging the toast ,

stated that it had been his good fortune to form many warm friendships in the chapter , and he hoped to increase their number on those future occasions which he should have great pleasure in attending . The Z . then gave " The Health of the Past Chiefs , " reminding thc members that their great success was principally owing to the exertions made by their predecessors , and coupled with it the name

of thc Installing Principal . Comp . Marson , acknowledging the tribute paid to past service , stateel that it was always a pleasure for them to be present to do what they could to further the interests of the De Grey and Ripon Chapter , as each meeting seemed happier than the proceeding one , and in their minds nothing but pleasing memories of its past could remain . Comp . Bell also remarked that it would be a happy privilege to place their

future services at the disposal of the chapter should occasion require it . " The Newly-Exalted Companions " were ably represented by Comp . Barnes , whilst Comps . Dr . Johnston , D . Bennett , and France , Z . of the Downshire Chapter , responded , in eloquent terms , tor " Thc Visitors , " a "d Comps . Chapman , Brown , Woolrich , Myers , and others , contributed in a maiked degree tei the musical enjoyment of Die evening .

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Mark Masonry .

COCKERMOUTH . — Faithfull Lodge ( No , 22 9 ) . *—The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , thc 12 th inst ,. in the Masonic Hall , Station-street . Trie following were present : —Bro . W . F .

Lamonb y , W . M . ( Freemason ); R . Robinson , S . W . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , J . W . ; | . Black , Sec , Treas ., and P . M ., as M . O . and Chaplain ; R . W . Robinson , S . O . ; T . C . Robins ' " , J . O . ; H . Peacock , S . D . ; F . Jackson , Steward , as J P . j W . Shilton , I . G . ; J . Hewson , Tyler . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . George Brash , of

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Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , having been previously balloted for , was admitted , and duly advanced to thc honourable degree of M . M . Grand Lodge certificates were presented to six brethren , after which Bro . W . Paisley , Steward Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1003 , was proposed as a candidate for advancement . Nothing further remaining to be done , ihe lodge was closed in harmony .

Aueient And Accepted Rite:

Aueient and Accepted Rite :

TRURO . —Cornwall Chapter Rose Croix . — At the annual meeting of the above chapter , the following officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested : — Bro *** . Edward Dixon Anderton , M . W . S . ; Nicholas James West , C . E ., P . M . W . S . ; Chas . Truscott , jun ., H . P . and

Recorder ; the Rev . W . H . Bloxsome , M . A ., ist G . ; Dr . William Mason , 2 nd G . ; Alfred Luke , Treas . and R . ; William Lidgey , G . M . ; Thomas Hicks , C . of G . ; Dr . R . F . Stephens , C . ; John Hocking , jun ., Almoner ; Richard Caitcr , Org . ; P . F . Simcoe , D . C . ; W . D . Rogers , ist H . ; William Rooks , Sentinel .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . J . S . CUTHBERT , S . W ., 823 , 1376 . After an illness of considerable duration , Bro . James Stuart Cuthbert , S . W ., of the Everton Lodge , No . 823 , Liverpool , and who held a similar position in the Dee Lodge , No . 1 S 76 , meeting at Parkgate , Cheshire , expired at No . 2 , Priory-road , Liverpool , on the 5 th inst ., greatly regretted by the numerous circle of brethren to whom he

was well known , and by whom he was very highly respected , by reason of his genuine Masonic character , his amiable disposition , and his generous nature-. I lis body was interred in Anfield Cemetery , on Saturday morning , the Sth inst ., and the large attendance of brethren clearly demonstrated thc general esteem in which he was held by the brethren of his own and other loe ' . ges . Thc Everton

Lodge , in which Bro . Cuthbert had served every office until reaching the S . W ' s . chair , was represented by Bros . Henry Ashmore , W . M . ; John Houlding , I . P . M . ( Chairman of the West Derby Board of Guardians ) , Bro . W . Cottrell , P . M . ; William Wilson , P . M . ; 'Thomas . Shaw , P . M . ; J . Boyle-, Secretary ; J . Beesley , J . D . ; Brasseyi I . G . ; R . Webster , S . S . ; Galley , J . S . ; J . Jacobs ; D . Callow ; T . Bloom field ; and Medcalfe . 'The Dee Lodge was

represented by Bros . T . Clicsweirtli , P . G . D . C . ( Cheshire ) , P . M . ; J . Jones , W . M . 1576 ; A . Hie-liarelson ; W . Jones , Secretary ; W . Foster ; and D . Davies ; and amongst others present were Bros . J . W . Ballard , P . M . 724 ; VV . O . Jones , J . W . 292 ; and J . Jenaway , 249 6 . Ac the conclusion ol the funeral services , the assembled brethren threw sprigs of aeacia into the grave , and many took a last look into the resting place of a worthy brother with tearful eyes .

BRO . JOSEPH FRANCIS . We regret to record the death of Bro . Joseph Francis , which took place on Jan . 12 th , at his residence , 101 , Eaststreet , Kingston , Jamaica . Thc time was when the deceased held his place among the first of our mercantile men in the fancy and general dry goods line , but thc lapsing of a policy of insurance and thc occurrence of a

devastating fire a few days thereafter , ere the policy had been renewed , cast him into deep and ever since continued difficulties ; from that time his life had been a scries of perplexities , nevertheless , throughout his difficulties he never lost sight of that gentlemanly and urbane deportment towards those with whom he was brought into association , which was always a marked characteristic of his life . In his hey-day he was ever charitable and kind to

the poor , gaining at all times thc esteem of a large circle of friends who amidst weal or woe ever entertained the kindest sentiments for him , and who now unite in regretting the demise of one whom they had learnt to regard as a truly honest and worthy man . Bro . Francis belonged to the Craft , and was among its leading and most respected members . By them liis loss will bc deeply deplored , and with them wc unite in tendering to his bereaved wife and children our earnest condolences .

Death Of The Provincial Grand Master Of Herefordshire.

DEATH OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF HEREFORDSHIRE .

We regret having to record the death , at thc advanced age of eighty , of the Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire , Bro . the Rev . J . Bowles , D . D ., Vicar of Staunton Lacey , Salop . Thc deceased gentleman was theolde-st Provincial Grand Master but one , having held the

appointment since June , 1848 . The younger brethren of the Province had not the opportunity of his acquaintance , thc rev . gentleman for some few years past being able to devote but little time to the duties of his office owing to failing health , but by the elder members he was held in the greatest respect . The principal work of his parish has also been for the

same reason for several years entrusted to a curate . In the parish of Staunton Lacey the deceased gentleman was highly esteemed and beloved , and the poor will miss a gooel friend . The Rev . Joseph Bowles , D . D ., was educated at Magdalen College , Oxford , and graduated B . A . in 1833 and M . A . in the year following . He was ordained elcacon

in the same year , 18 3 6 , and priest in 1837 , by thc Bishop of Lincoln ; was domestic chaplain to the Duchess ol Inverness and Rector of SUke , Oxford , 18 37 and 18 3 8 , He was appointed incumbent to the Donative of Sanforel , Oxon , in the latter end of 1838 , and in the same year was elected Chaplain to His Royal Highness the late Duke of

Sussex . He was rector of Woodstock , Oxforel , from 1841 to 1847 , in which latter year he accepted the living of Staunton Lacey , Salop , which he has held from that elate until his demise . The living of Staunton is of the gross value of £ 564 and vicarage , and is in the gift of Lord Windsor , who has just attained his majority .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

Thc monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence and quarterly meeting of thc Board of Masters were held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . The three chairs were occupied by Bros . J . M . Clabon , President , Joshua Nunn , sen ., Vice-President , and James Brett , jun ., Vice-President , during the early part of the evening .

Afterwards Bro . Joshua Nunn took the Prcsielent ' s chair , and Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., thc Senior Vice-President ' s chair . The other brethren present were Bros . John Hervey , Grand Secretary ; If . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; A . A . Pendlebury , A . | . Duff Viler , P . G . Swd . B . ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , Deputy Master No . 2 ; C . Cottebrune ,

P . G . P ., R . H . Gieldy , District Grand Master , Griqualand ; W . Mann , W . T . Howe , G . P ., P . M . 186 , E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; James Mason , P . G . S . B . ; Henry Garrod , P . M . 749 ; H . Bartlett , P . M . 147 ; J . M . Case . P . G . D . ; S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; C . F . Hogard , P . M , 20 *; ; W . T . Christian , P . M . 1662 ; Charles Atkins , P . M . 27 " ; W . H . Perryman , P . M . 3 ; H . T . T . Ross , G .

Waterman , Samuel G . Hunt , C . S . Taylor , John G . Stevens , E . Branbiidge , W . Keene , E . W . Braine , E . G . Legge , G . L . Moore , A . M . Cohen , John Palmer , S . J . Herapath , G . P . Britten , J . H . ' Lcggett , W . Chick , Fredk . Moroan , C . Buckhurst , A . Withers , W . Stead , J . Freeman , H . Young , Walter Mitchell , F . F . Johnson , John Dixon , J . Dawn , E . Squirrell , T . Cochrane , J . F . Rowe , B . Peacey ,

E . E . Pottle , E . Farwig , James Smith , B . 11 . Swallow , II . G . Heald , R . G . Tolmie , John Holden , W . Headway , W . Allen , John Coe , F . W . Smith , A . B . Baker John Avery , J . A . Hudson , J . H . Southwood , C . R . Cutmore , Wm . Stephens , George Read , II . King , S . H . Parkhouse , A . Beygram , C . R . McKay , George W . West , Elias Somers , Thos . Edmonston , W . C . Parsons , W . Smallpeice , C . B . Payne , G . T ., and H . Massey , P . M . 610

( Freemason ) . The brethren , after the agenda paper for next Grand Lodge had been read , first confirmed grants made at the last meeting to thc amount of £ 3 80 . There were thirty new cases on thc list , twenty-seven of which were relieved with a total amount of £ 542 , two taking £ 75 each ( £ 150 ) , four £ 30 ( £ 120 ) , one £ 23 ( £ 23 ) , lour £ 20 ( £ 80 ) , five £ , 3 ( £ 7 i , ) , eight £ . 0 ( £ 80 ) , two £ j ( £ io ) , and one £ 2 ( £ 2 ) .

Masonic Ball In Liverpool.

MASONIC BALL IN LIVERPOOL .

No more pleasant festive gathering could possibly be found than that which has taken place for several ycais as part of thc arrangements of thc principals of the Lodge nf Israel , No . 1502 , which meets at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The lodge , during its existence , has deservedly secured a prominent place in the

estimation of thc fraternity in South-west Lancashire-, and , as the annual merry meeting is held for the purpose of giving aid to the Benevolent Fund of the loelge , it invariably secures a large share of patronage . 'The fourth annual ball , held at thc Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , on Wednesday evening , the I 2 lh inst ., was again eminently successful . There was an attendance of about 1 50 brethren and ladies ,

and , as all the arrangements wereot a complete and satisfactory kind , the festive gathering assumed thc feature of a happy family party . Bro . S . Schonstadt , W . M ., was present , and amongst the other principals of the lodge were Bros . R . Robinson , P . G . Registrar , P . M . ; A . Jones , I . P . M . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; M . Hart , P . M . ; H . A . Tobia ? , | . W . ; S . J . Henochsberg , Sec ; M . Aronsberg , S . D .-, and M . P . Tucski , J . D . The W . M . was the

Chairman of the Ball Committee , and the other oflicers were Bros . A . Lyons , Hon . Treas . ; H . M . Silver , lion . Sec . ; A . J . Henochsberg anel H . A . Tobias , Captains of thc Stewards ; and S . J . Henochsberg and A . Hart , P . M . 724 , efficient Masters of Ceremonies . During the evening an excellent supper was served , under the direction of Bro . Ludlow , manager of tlie hotel , and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent by all who were present at the ' * Israel" ball .

Father Suffield And The Freemasons.

FATHER SUFFIELD AND THE FREEMASONS .

Father Suffield has made the amende honorable . Some ten or twelve years ago he was at West Hartlepool , a Dominican friar , founding , as he says , the Roman Catholic cause in that place , when he took occasion in a lecture to denounce Freemasony as " bad , atheistic , and

revolutionary . " He was warmly brought to book by Bro . Emra Holmes and Bro . G . M . Tweddell , enthusiastic brethren of " the mystic tie ; " but you may bring a horse to thc water and not succeed in making it drink . The Rev . Father read the letters in the Mercury , but diel not recant . He has done so now . The opportunity having been furnished by a reference to the correspondence in a "Masonic

Memoir" of Bro . Emra Holmes , prefixed to his book jus published , Mr . Suffield , now no longer a " Father , " write that when he denounced Freemasonry he did so upon an authority—the authority of the Pope—then believed by him to be " overruled by Providence , " but which he has since discovered to be " an unrighteous assumption over Goel and man . " Acting as " a freed man and an Englishman , " his earnest wish has been to seek admission

into a society promulgating the very principles he holds" thc worship of God and the service of man ; " and has only been deterred from gratifying the wish by circumstances over which he has had no control . Dating from Oak Hill House , Broomhill , Sheffield , January 23 rd , and addressing Bro . G . M . Twedilell , he desires it to be distinctly understood that , though not a Freemason in fact , he is in spirit .