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lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Eidmans acting as candidate . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Fitzer was elected a joining member . *"* A cordial vote of thanks was passed , the same to be entered on the minutes , to the VV . M . for his able working in the chair , it being the first time he had presided over this lodge . The VV . M . rose for the

second time . Bro . Paton was elected Master for the ensuing meeting and was pleased to appoint officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time . Bro . Runacres's resignation as Treasurer vvas accepted with regret , and Bro . Sims , was elected in his stead . The following brethren were then appointed to frame the bye-laws of the lodge : Bros . Johnson , Sims , Paton , Skug , Eidmans , and Spencer . All busibeing ended , the lodge vvas closed in due form .

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ROYAL Arch .

WHITTINGTON CHAPTER ( No . S 6 a ) .- —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday , the nth inst . Present : Comps . Higgins , P . Z ., as Z . ( in the absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Cuff ); Williams , P . Z ., asH . ; J . Marston , J . ; VV . Stephens , P . Z ., Treas . ; Gates , as Scribe N . ; Brown , P . S . ; J . Collinson , ist A . S . ; J . Linscott , H . Dehane ,

Patterson , and others . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . A convocation of Installed Principals was then opened , and Comp . J . J . Patterson ( who vvas unable to be present at the last convocation ) was duly installed into the chair of H . by Comp . VV . Stephens ,

P . Z ., Installing Principal . The convocation was then closed , and Bro . Rice was duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The chapter was then closed , and at the dinner which followed the usual toasts were duly honoured , and a very handsome jewel vvas presented to Comp . H . D . M . Williams in recognition of his services as M . E . Z . during the past

year . ORPHEUS CHAPTER ( No . 1706 ) . —This chap . ter held it regular convocation on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Comps . VV . Ganz , G . Org ., P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ( in the unavoidable absence of E . Comp . M . Maybrick ); Blyth , H . ; Dr . Lavies , I .: G . Cooper , J . S . Hodson , Walmsley Little ,

G . C Burry , Charles Belton , Richard Eve . Visitors : Comps . J . Lewis-Thomas , Past G . S . B . ; E . J . Barrow , PastG . S . B . ; H . Cristal ) , E . Baxter , F . Binckes , J . L . Mather , Dr . Pearce , E . Cambridge . Bro . G . II . Mc Laughlin was very ably exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . This being the usual evening for election of officers , Comp .

Blyth was elected M . E . Z , ; Lavies , H . ; J . S . Hodson , J . ; and Benson was re-elected Treasurer . 1 he names of four brethren were proposed as candidates for exaltation . All business being ended , the companions retired to a banquet at the Holborn Restaurant , admirably served and interspersed with that harmony for which the Orpheus Lodge is justly celebrated .

WIGAN . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 178 ) . —A convocation of emergency of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , the nth inst ., when the following companions were present : Comps . G . L . Campbell , Z . ; Thos . Milligan , H . ; H . D . Croft , J . ; J . D . Murray . S . E . ; J . Browne , A . S . ; J . M . Kerr , A . H . Crossley , A . Weir , R . Leyland , R . Irving , T . Sharpies , J . Bradshaw , T . Hunter , fames Wilson , J . Phillips , P . Z . ; and C B .

Holmes , P . Z . The chapter was opened in due form , and the ballot was taken for liro . George Makinsan , 17 S , who , together with Bros . James Lawrence , P . M .. and T . F . Jackson , both of 730 , was exalted to the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch Masons by M . E . Comp . C . B . Holmes , P . Z ., Comp . Murray discharging the duties of P . S . in thc absence of that oflicer . The chapter having been closed the companions adjourned to the ante-room for refreshment .

GUERNSEY . —Loyalty Chapter ( No . 243 ) * — An emergency convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Masonic Temple , Lc Marchant-street , on the nth inst ., when there were present Comps . J . M . Bichard , M . E . Z . ; F . Weysom , H . ; J . Toms , J . ; Quick , P . S . ; Le Huray , Palmer , Hutchinson , Biddlcscombe , Sncath , De . Jausserand , R . M . Smythson , S . E . ; and Comp . Emra Holmes , P . Z . 22 s . P . P . G . Sol . Cornwall , as a visitor .

The business before the chapter was to ballot for Comp . Holmes , who was duly elected as a joining member , and the exaltation of Bro . Lazarus Harris , of No . 1809 , who had been previousl y accepted . The impressive ceremony was duly performed by M . E . Comp . Bichard who also gave the mystical lecture , the symbolical and historical lectures being delivered by Comp . Weysom .

At thc close of thc ceremony the companions adjourned for refreshment . Comp . Harris in responding to his health said that he had made a close study for years past of the Talmud , and therefore very much that he had seen that night was not new to him . He was greatly instructed in the degree , and hope to advance in it . "The Health of Comp . Emra Holmes" having been

proposed from the chair , in response he thanked thc companions for thc great kindness and cordiality with which he had been received by the Craft in Guernsey , and dwelt at some length on Masonry and the special beauty and dignity of the Royal Arch Degree . He thought it was a great pity , bearing in mind that three lodges numbering some 250 members met in that temple , that there were only

some 30 who had taken the Royal _ Arch Degree . He pointed out a very curious and interesting discovery he had made in the ancient Parish Church of St . Peter Port . The windows of the church , which had been recently restored and filled with stained glass , were mostly flambuoyant and very handsome . The two great transept windows were rose windows , or rather one was a Catherine wheel , showing

the symbol of St . Catherine's martyrdom , whilst the other , which was copied from Bayreux Cathedral , was a very fine geometrical window , the upper portion or rose being somewhat like the Scotch Royal Arch jewel . It was a circle in which were clearly shown the double triangle and the point within the circle from which radiated arms ; above the rose , which was divided into 12 parts , filled vvith figures of the 12 Apostles , was the star , six-pointed . It was a four-light window instead of three or five lights , but was otherwise a perfect Masonic window worthy 01 note .

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LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No 1051 ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter took place on Monday , the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . Present : Comps . Ellershaw , M . E . Z . ; Duff , P . Z ., as H . ; Wilde , J . ; Longman , P . Prov . G . P . S . ; Simpson , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Hall , P . Z . ; Stanton , S . E . ; Gregson , P . S . ; Stanley , A . S .: Hannah , A . S . ; and others .

The minutes having been confirmed , the Treasurer presented his accounts , which showed a very favourable balance in favour of the chapter . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place , and resulted as follows : Comps . Capt . Garnett , M . E . Z . ; Wilde , H . ; Bayley , J . ; Simpson , Treas . ( re-elected ); Stanton , S . E . ( re-elected ); Gregson , S . N . j Stanley , P . S . ; and A . K . Allinson ,

Janitor . ————BUXTON . —Phcenix Chapter of St . Ann ( No . I 235 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on the 7 th inst . in the presence of a large assemblage of companions . The chapter vvas opened in the Court House b y the Three Principals , Comps . VV . Boughen , Z . ; VV . C Moore , H . ; and James Whitehead , J . After reading and confirming

the minutes of the last chapter , the Principals elect , viz ., Comps . VV . C Moore , James Whitehead , and Peter Bramvvell , were presented and duly installed into their respective chairs b y Ex . Comp . Arthur Stubbs , P . Z . 47 , Prov . G . S . E . Notts , in a most impressive manner . 'The companions were then readmitted , and after the usual salutations the following officers were invested : Comps . VVm .

Cartwright , S . E . ; J . H . Jackson , S . N . ; G . Smedley , P . S . ; J . E . Harrison , ist A . S . ; A . Oram , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Boughen , Treas . ; and J . Perkin , Janitor . In addition to those named there were present Ex . Comps . T . E . Jones , P . S . ; J . H . Lawson , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . B . ; P . Le Gros , P . Z . ; R . H . Lomas , and the following visitors : Ex .

Comps . C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . H . East Lane ; J . Chadwick , P . Z . 152 , Prov . G . S . E . E . Lane ; John Smith , P . Z . 731 ; and N . Dumville , P . Z . 204 . The chapter was closed in the usual manner , and the companions adjourned to the Old Hall Hotel for luncheon , whilst the room vvas being prepared for the meeting of the Craft lodge , reported in another column .

LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Chapter ( No . 135 G ) . —The installation meeting of this popular chapter vvas held at thc Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on the Cth inst . There were present Comps . A . D . Hesketh , M . E . Z . ; R . Martin , P . Z ., Prov . G . Treas . ; B . B . Marson , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . ; C . Arden , H . ; H . VV . Sandbrook , J . ; T . O . Dutton , S . E . ; T . Wright , S . N . ; I .

Keet , A . S . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ; P . Larsen , Janitor ; J . Pittaway . J . H . Tyscn , Thos . Trevitt , P . J . Buck , J . L . Shrapnell , B . J . Kirkland , J . Finebury , B . Samson , 'I . H . Pierce , J . lones , T . Davis , John Potter , and VV . Morris . Visitors : Comps . John Hayes , M . E . Z . 594 , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . S . E . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , M . E . Z . 1350 , Prov . G . J . ; VV . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Hockcn ,

P . Z . 673 ; T . H . Walker , 292 ; VV . E . Coxon , 292 ; T . H . Parry , 32 , I . C ; Dr . R . H . D . Johnson , P . Z . 1094 ; and J . C . Robinson , S . N . 249 ( Freemason ) . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . VVm . Rawsthorn , I 11 S 2 ; R . Wattcrson , 1609 ; and B . Hughes , 1609 , who were declared duly elected ; and being in attendance

they were admitted and exalted to the supreme degree . The following companions were afterwards installed by Comp . A . D . Hesketh , P . Z .: Comps . C Arden , M . E . Z . ; VV . VV . Sandbrook , H . ; T . O . Dutton , J . j J . H . Tyson , S . E . ; T . Wright , S . N . j 1 . Keet , P . S . ; A . Woolrich , * f teas . ; T . Trevitt and B . J . Kirkland , Stwds . and P . Larsen , Janitor . The Auditors' report was received and adopted ,

and the M . E . Z . in the name of the companions presented Comp . A . Woolrich with a valuable diamond ring , in recognition of his valuable services as Treasurer . A vote of thanks having been unanimously passed to Comp . Hesketh , P . Z ., the Installing Officer , the M . E . Z . presented him with a valuable P . Z . ' s jewel . 111 llei navuiK uiocu in iorm

c ma UCCH uuc me companions adjourned to the banqueting room to an excellently served repast . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , the number of the visiting brethren bearing testimony to the very efficient manner the installation ceremony had been performed . ( The jewel was manufactured b y Comp . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool . )

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Mark Masonry .

EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . 226 ) . —The regular c j viavtttly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-st ., Woolwich , Bro . A . Penfold , P . M ., P . G . M . O . Kent , in the chair in the absence of Bro . H . Shaw , VV . M ., through illness . The lodge being duly opened , the ballot

was taken for Quarter-Master James Morton ( A . S . C ) , of 153 G , and proving unanimous , that brother was advanced in rare style by the presiding W . M . and his officers . Among the brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; W . A . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; G . Kennedav . Sec ..

P . P . G . A . S . Kent ; T . Holleyman , S . VV ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; G . Spinks , M . O ., P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; T . Hayes , S . O ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; Rev . C . F . Reilly , Chap . ; VV . Moulds , R . M ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent ; T . Ovenden , S . D ., P . G . Stwd . Kent ; J . Bilton , J . D . ; Joseph Whiteheart , I . G . j W . Popplestone , A . D . C ; T . Cooper , VV . Stwd . ; J . Anderson , acting Tyler ; H . Swinerd , 1 . Aillud .

Mclnnery , 44 ; G . H . Parker , 2 G 3 ; and C . jolly , 226 , P . G . Org . Kent ( Freemason ) . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Capon's , the Earl of Chatham Arms , Thomas-street , where refreshments were provided . The usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts . were honoured , the toast of " The Prov . Grand Master of Kent , Bro . the Rev . Thomas

Robinson , M . A ., " being received with enthusiasm , the Worshipful Master in proposing it dwelling upon the rare Masonic knowledge of our distinguished brother in all the degrees . The toast of "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were coupled with the names of Bros .

Spinks , Jolly , and Ovenden , who severally returned thanks . Bro . Coupland then proposed in eloquent terms " The VV . M ., " who in response expressed his pleasure , as one of the founders of the lodge , to see it in such a sound financial position . He was sorry for the illness of the W . M ., and felt that he was only doing his duty by taking lhe chair at any emergency , and would , while he had

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health and _ strength , work hard to keep it in its present proud position as one of , if not now , the foremost of the Mark lodges in the province . He then proposed the toast of " The Initiate , " and Bro . Morton responded in a neat speech brimful of wit and humour . In response to the toast of "The Visitors , " Bro . Parker , who is an officer in the Royal Navy and a member of the District Grand Lodge of Malta , expressed his admiration

of the work done and of the hospitality shown him . He should always speak , in whatever part of the world he might be , of the handsome and brotherly reception he had met with at the Excelsior Lodge . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " for whom Bros . Coupland and Weston returned thanks ; and "The Officers , " coupled vvith the name of Bro . Holleyman , who responded , and then after a pleasant evening devoted to work and harmony , the proceedings terminated .

WIGAN . —Rose and Thistle Lodge ( No . 158 ) . —The members of this lodge met as usual at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . VV . Dean , W . M ., P . G . S . O . ; T . Milner , S . VV . ; A . H . Byrom , J . W . ; J . Browne , S . D . ; J . Marsden , Reg . of Mks . ; A . H . Crossley , Sec ; Richd . Knowles , S . S . ; James Davvber , Org . ; R .

Layland , VV . Johnson , M . O . ; VV . M . Wylde , S . O . ; G . G . Tatham , J . D . Murray , I . P . M ., Grand Std . Br . ; W . A . Byrom , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . of Mks . ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . O ., D . of C . ; G . Makinsan , and others . The lodge was opened by the W . M . and his oflicers , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and

confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Atherton Ainsworth , P . M , 1403 , and candidate for advancement , and was favourable . Bro . J . Milner , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . T . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., was again re-elected Treas ., and Bros . J . Brovvneand R . B . Seddon , Auditors . " Hearty good wishes " having been tendered the lod-re was closed .

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Knights Templar .

YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . —On Thursday , the 7 th inst ., this preceptory held a special conclave for the purpose of welcoming to the birth p lace of English Masonry Bro . the Rev . H . R . Coleman , of Louisville , Kentucky , who was returning through England from his second Masonic tour through the Holy Land . The

preceptory was opened b y E . Sir Knt . T . B . Whytehead , there being also present Sir Knts . M . Millington , E . P . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . ; J . Marshall , Const . ; A . T . B . Turner , Marshal ; VV . Brown , George Simpson , P . C . Palliser , J . Barker , E . P . 114 ; J . S . Walton , C . D . H . Drury , of St . Cuthbcrt ' s Preceptory ; and others . The Sub-Prior of North and East Yorkshire , Sir Knt . J . VV . Woodall , was

announced and received , and took his seat at the right of the throne . 'The acting E . P . then welcomed Sir Knt . Coleman and the Sub-Prior added some words expressive of thc pleasure it gave him to be present , to which Sir Knt . Coleman responded . Comp . J . T . Seller , of the Eboracum Chapter , was afterwards inducted into the Order and installed , which afforded the visitors an opportunity of witnessing thc most

approved English form of conferring the Degree , and Sir Knt . Coleman was afterwards elected an honorary member of the preceptory . After its close the members entertained their guest at dinner in the refectory , and a most pleasant evening closed a happy day . On the following morning Bro . Coleman vvas , by the courtesy of Bro . J . Todd , Treas . of 23 G , enabled to inspect the ancient relics of thc Grand Lodge of all England held at York in the last century .

New Zealand.

New Zealand .

CHRISTCHURCH . —Robert Burns Lodge ( No . 604 S . C . )—The annual meeting , for the purpose of installing the R . W . M . and investing the officers , was held in the Canterbury Masonic Hall , on Thursday , December 27 th last . There was a very large number of W . Ms , and P . Ms , present , representing all three Constitutions ; indeed , the dais , which is a large onewas crowded

, to its fullest extent , many , in fact , having to be seated in the body of the hall . Among those present were Bros . VV . M . Mitchell , P . M . 604 E . C , D . G . Sec ; J . Joyce , P . M . 1935 E . C , D . G . S . W . ; J . Carter , W . M . Corinthian I . C . ; J . C . Watson , P . M . 6 75 S . C , D . G . J . W . j J . Taylor , P . M . 585 ! S . C ; F . Graham , P . M . 656 S . C . ; H . Y . Goutlay , P . M . 604 S . C . ; S . Neale , W . M . 585 S . C . ; C . Louisson , R . W . M . 6 7 s S . C ; J . C Cooper , W . M . 1048

H . C . ; G . Simpson , P . M . G 04 S . C . ; D . Christie , P . M . 604 S . C ; M . Sandstien , P . M . 1048 E . C ; VV . E . Y . Mills , P . M . 1048 E . C ; G . McCormick , P . M . I . C ; J . Grubb , P . M . 585 ; F . W . Francis , W . S . W . ; R . Buchanan , W . J . W . ; P . Duncan , Treas . ; R . VV . S . Eastwood , Sec . F . Williams , S . D . ; J . T . Park , J . D . ; A . E . Schmidt ^ I . G . ; W . Ioms , Tyler ; and a very large number of members and visitors from almost all parts of the colony .

lhe D . U . M ., Bro . Kev . James Hill , and his officers having been introduced by the Stewards , Bro . L . A . Eleng , the R . W . M ., called upon him in the name of the lodge to proceed with the ceremony of installation , which he accordingly did , and Bro . F . W . Francis , S . W ., the R . W . M . elect , was installed as R . W . M . by a Board of Installed Masters , and invested by Bro . J . C Watson , P . M ., D . G . J . W . The following officers were invested bv the D . G . M .:

Bros . A . t-raser , W . S . M . ; R . M . Fulton , W . D . M . ; R . Buchanan , W . S . W . ; J . T . Park , W . J . W . ; P . Duncan , Treas . ( re-elected ); R . W . S . Eastwood , Sec . ( re-elected ); £ , 9 ; , £ hmidt ' ' -: H * Tu <* * J- - J F . Williams and P . Hill , Stwds . ; Geo . Maule , Chap . ; W . Jackson , I . G . ,-and W . Toms , Tyler ( re-elected ) . At the close of the ceremony , and after the usual vote of thanks had been given to the D . G . M . and to the choir , which under the conductorship of Bro . Messenger , S . VV .

1048 ( E . C ) had tended in a very great degree to make the meeting a success , the lodge was closed by the R . W . M . and the brethren retired for a few minutes while thc hall was cleared and the banquet tables laid , when about 180 brethren sat down to a first-class repast . After the usual toasts of "The Queen and the Craft " and "Three Grand Masters" had been duly given and honoured , The R . W . M ., Bro . Francis , proposed "The Health of the D . G . M . " . He was sure that the D . G . M , had the