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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

I . G . ; Wilson , Paterson , Hulburd , Sindall , Jewell , Fairlic . Visitors : H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec . ; Dubois , 142 , Past G . S . D . Middlesex ; Stollcry , 209 ; Kentish , 1293 ; Judge , 1178 ; Phythian , W . M . 22 ; Harrey , 134 8 , and others . The minutes of thc previous meeting" were read and confirmed . Bro . King , representing the Audit Committee , then stated the financial position of the lodge , which was considered

by the members present to be very satisfactory . I he W . M then read to the assembled members the Grand Lodge communication with reference to the Grand Orient of France . A motion to present Bro . Keily , the W . M ., with a dinner service , in recognition of his services to the lodge since its consecration , was carried unanimously . The acting I . P . M ., Bro . Wilson , then presented Bro . Keily , the

W . M ., with thc lodge jewel voted at the last meeting . Bro . Keily thanked thc brethren in warm terms for the handsome manner in which the lodge had recognised his services . Bro . Sindall expressed his wish to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the R . M . Institution for Boys , and the lodge voted £ 3 e . s . from the Almoner ' s

Fund to be placed on his list , and several brethren announced their intention to subscribe and attend the festival with him . After other business had been transacted the lodge was then closed in the usual manner with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to dinner , which vvas served in Bro . Jewell ' s usual admirable style , and gave great satisfaction .

INSTRUCTION . WHITTINGTON LODGE . ( N 0 . 862 ) . —This lodge of instruction held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , 6 th inst ., at the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet-street , Bros . Marston , W . M . Skelmersdale'Lodge , in the chair ; Hallam , S . W .: Abell , J . W . ; Lee , S . D . ; Welsford , J . D . ; Vizzard , I . G . ;

Long , Preceptor ; Hyde , Somers and others . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes confirmed . The Lecture of the First Degree was then ably gone through Bro . Somers , of Lodge 1602 , was elected a member , and Bro . Hallam , S . W . ; the W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . — A meeting ot this lodge of instruction for Master Masons vvas held at the Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , 15 th March , Bros . P . M . Rogers , Preceptor ; Payne , W . M . ; Dunn , jun ., S . W . ; Thompson , J . W . ; Press , S . D . ; Edmunds , J . D . ; J . F . O . C . Wood , I . G . The lodge was opened and the minutes read . Bro . C . F .

Parslow , being candidate for initiation , that ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Beattie being candidate to be passed to Second Degree was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in thc Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge having been closed in the Second Degree , Bro . S . Beattie , of Metropolitan Lodge ,

No . 1507 ; W . Wilkinson , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 16 7 ; and C . F . Parslow , of Sir Hugh Middleton Lodge , No . 1602 , were accepted as joining members . Bro . H . B . D . Dunn was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation , and the lodge was closed .

WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE ( No . 1612 ) . — At a meeting of the above lodge of instruction , held at Ealing on the 14 th inst ., there was a strong muster ot the brethren to receive the W . M ., Wardens , officers and brethren of the mother lodge , No . 1612 , on the occasion of their annual visit to the lodge of instruction . All the brethren appeared in the usual Masonic clothing .

Bro . A . Beasley was W . M . ; Bro . H . Kasner , S . W . ; Bro . Compton , J . W . ; Green , S . D . ; Tucker , J . D . ; Fisher , I . G . ; Johnson , Tyler . Present also , Bros . Fernie , Rands , Owen , Gunner , Kingston , Gomm , Wright , Jones , Campfield , Hughes , Pooley , Stephens , Seward , Porter , Dorey , Allen , Clark , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the acting Secretary read the mi . iutes of the previous

meeting , after which the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the usual questions were put and satisfactorily replied to by Bro . Poiter , a candidate for raising . Bro . Kingston having taken thc chair , after tbe W . M . ( Bro . Beasley ) had closed down to theSecond Degree , wotked the ceremony of passing Bro . Gunner , candidate . Bro . Beasley resumed the chair and closed down the lodge to the First Degree . Avery cordial vote of thanks vvas

proposed to Bro . Stephens , the host , for the admirable arrangements made for the accommodation of the brethren , and for the readiness he , at all times , displayed to meet the wishes of the lodge . This was duly seconded and carried unanimously , after which Bro . Stephens responded in suitable terms , and there being no other business to transact the lodge vvas closed in due form , and one of the pleasantest meetings of the season brought to an end .

THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodgeof instruction , was held on Friday evening , the 15 th March , at the Mitre Hotel , Golbourne-road , Notting-hill . Bros . Adkins , W . M . ; Woodmason , S . W . ; Penn , J . W . ; Smout , sen ., S . D . ; II . Delane , I . G . ; Savage , P . M . ; Murlis , P . M . ; Poultcr , Hutton , Wood , Newland , Webster , Oldrey , Gabb , Dr .

Pocock , Spiegel , and others . The ceremony of initiation was first rehearsed , Bro . Murlis being candidate , after which Bro . Savage worked the First Section , assisted by the brethren . The lodge being opened , Bro . Dr . Pocock , having answered the usual questions for passing , retired . The lodge was then opened to the Second Degree , when

Bro . Webster offered himself as candidate for raising . The usual questions having been answered , the lodge was opened to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Dr . Pocock was elected a member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Woodmason will be W . M . naxt Friday .

A capital portrait of the late Duke of Leinster , Past Grand Master of Ireland , is given with the tVeekl y Welcome , of the 16 th inst .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER . —The usual quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The chapter was opened hy Ex . Comp . T . Foxall , M . E . Z ., P . Z . ; with Ex . Comp . Dodson , P . Z ., as H . ; and Ex . Comp . Nunn , P . S ., Scribe E ., as j . The members present were Comps . Thurston , P . S . ; Salter , ist Asst . S . ; Strube ,

2 nd Asst . S . ; Jacquard , Dunn , H . Lovegrove , Potter , Janitor ; and others . One of the Principals , Comp . Durkin , H ., was unable to attend , and the other , Comp . Harvey , J ., had not recovered from a severe illness . After the transaction of some routine business , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet , provided by Comp . Cox .

WIGTON—St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 327 ) . —A quarterly convocation of this chapter , was held on Thursday , the 14 th ult ., at the Lion and Lamb Hotel , Wigton . Comp . H . Bevves , M . E . Z ., presiding , supported ; by Comps . J . Gardiner , H . ; J . Pearson , J . ; J . Gate P . Z . ; and others . After the mic . utes of the last convocation had been read and confirmed a long discussion

ensued respecting the working and welfare of the chapter . The chapter vvas then closed and adjourned till St . John ' s day when the companions will celebrate the festival . After a brief period of refreshment the companions separated . BEJDFORD . —Stuart Chapter ( No . 5 40 ) . —The anniversary of this chapter vvas held on Tuesday , March 12 th . Owing to the Bedfordshire Lent Assizes being fixed

for the same day it was impossible for the chapter to obtain sufficient accommodation at the Swan Hotel , where the chapter is held , for celebrating its annual gathering in its customary manner , so the banquet was postponed until the June meeting ( 2 nd Tuesday ) , whilst the companions met for the installation of Principals , investiture of officers , and other formal business , at 11

o ' clock a . m . At this hour the chapter was opened by Comps . Alderman J . R . Bull , J . P ., M . E . Z . ; Cookson , H . ; and Rev . W . Tebbs , P . S . ( J . Royal Cyrus , 285 ) , acting J . ; there being also present Comps . G . Read , P . Z . Andrew Chapter , 834 , and H . Mt . Sinai , 19 ; A . Barfield , P . Z ., Mt . Sinai , 19 ( both hon . comps . of the chapter ) and Boughton Smith , H . De . Mowbray , 11 3 0 ,

and P . Prov . G . Stand , B . of Leicestershire . On the companions below the rank of Principal being called in there entered Fisher , N . ; Colburn , E . ; Ellison , ist A . S . ; and Carter , Treasurer ; when also Comp . Cuthbert , J ., entered and took his chair . Thc minutes of the preceding chapter having been read and confirmed the companions below the rank of ist Principal then

retired , except Compn . Cookson , H ., who was installed into the chair of Z ., E . Comp . Butt , the retiring M . E . Z ., who performed this his closing act of office as efficiently and impressively as hc has every single ceremony in th e chairs through which he has passed . With this grateful tribute to thc many excellencies of Comp . Bull we bid him farewell as Z ., but only to welcome the energy

and hearty zeal that he will infuse into the multifarious duties of one that has passed the chair . For these we shall not look in vain , nor indeed shall we have to seek them , for all who know the Stuart Lodge have reason to know and gratefully remember its Past Master Steward ; so all who know the Stuart Chapter , will have cause we feel assuretl to realize with gratitude , like the earnest

devotion to-day of the P . Z ., Alderman J . R . Bull . Comp . Barfield next presented Comps . Cuthbert and Tebbs—the latter on the request of the Royal Cyrus , Chapter 285 , Shepton Mallett , for his advancement as H ., into which he was installed by Companion Read . The same worthy companion then installed Comp . Fisher into the chair of J ., afler which the remaining companions of

the chapter were called in , the newly installed occupants of the chairs were duly saluted . The M . E . Z ., then proceeded to invest his officers : —Comps . J . R . Bull , I , P . Z , ; Rev . W . Tebbs , ; Capt . Golborne , ; E . Billson , P . S . ; Carter , Treas . ; and Geo . Reynolds , Janitor . Comp . Billson , nominated as 1 st and 2 nd A . S ., Comps . Stafford and Coombs , It was understood that Comps . R . Faussett Ward and Thody would be invested at the next chapter with the

collars of Chaplain and Organist . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed by the Companions to Hon . Comps Read and Barfield for their kind services , which was duly acknowledged . Comp . Tebbs then called attention to the severe loss which it was feared the Charities would have to suffer , and urged the companions if it should be necessary , to do all in their power to mitigate it . With hearty good wishes from various chapters , the chapter was then duly closed .

Knights Cemplar.

Knights Cemplar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT . — The last meeting of this , " The Early Grand Encampment of England , " was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great •Queen-s ' reet , on Monday , the nth inst ., when there were present a fair muster of Sir Knights , amongst whom were Sir Kts . J . Tanner , E . C . ; Chas . Jacques , Prelate ; Paas , P . E . C , Almoner ; Dewar , P . E . C , Registrar ; John Hervey ,

P . E . C . ; S . Rosenthal , P . E . C . ; Baxter , P . E . C . ; Hofwasser , P . E . C . ; Driver , Exp . ; and Nevill , Std . Br . The minutes of the previous encampment having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for three candidates , and having been declared unanimous , Comp . Walls , of the

Jerusalem and Era Chapters , P . G . O . of the Middlesex Grand Chapter , the only candidate present , was duly advanced to the degree of a K . T ., the ceremony being performed , by the permission of the E . C , by Sir Kt . S . Rosenthal . A letter of condolence was ordered to be forwarded by the Registrar to the family of the late Sir Kt . Major

Knights Cemplar.

Barlow , who , at the last meeting of the encampment , was appointed ist Captain , and whose sudden demise occurred shortly afterwards . The E . G ., in consequence of this melancholy event , vvas enabled to give promotion to those Sir Knig-hrs next ia rotation , and appointed Sir Kt . Walls

to the vacant position of Captain of the Lines . There being no other business of importance , the preceptory was duly closed , and the Sir Knights adjourned tn an excellent banquet . The usual toasts followed , and the Sir Knights , after passing a most agreeable evening , separated at an early hour .

Ancients And Accepted Rite.

Ancients and Accepted Rite .

SWANSEA .- Morganwg Chapter , Rose Croix . —The installation meeting took place on Wednesday , the 13 th , at the Masonic Hall , Cair-street , when the following were present : 111 . Bros . W . H . Tucker , M . P . S . ; W . Williams , ist Gen . ; D . C . Jones , 2 nd Gen . ; Robert Maine , Grand Marshal ; J . R . Davies , Recorder ; W . Broad , Organist ; J . Bulerwell , Outer Guard ; also the following

visitors : 111 . Bros . General Doherty , 33 ° ; N . D . Lawson , 31 ° . 'lhe chapter was opened , when ill . Bro . Lawson took the chair , and initiated the following brethren into the Order , viz ., Bros . J . L . C . Hunter Little , W . H . Wilson , W . Clare , D . Davies , J . Bovven , William Tucker , and J . H . Spring ; after which the ceremony of installation took place , when Bro . Lawson installed Bro . W . Williams into the M . W . S . chair . The following officers were then

appointed : —Bros . J . C . Pladen , High Prelate ; D . C . Jones , ist Gen . ; R . Maine , 2 nd Gen . ; J . L . C . H . Sittler , Grand Marshal ; Joseph Thomas , Raphael ; J . R . Davies , Recorder ; D . Davies , Treasurer ; W . Broad , Organist ; J Bowen , Capt . of thc Guard ; W . H . Wilson , Herald ; G . W . Clare , M . C . ; J . H . Spring , Lieut . of Guard ; J . Bulerwell , Outer Guard . The chapter being closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

Consecration Of The Gordon Lodge, No. 1726.

CONSECRATION OF THE GORDON LODGE , No . 1726 .

On Wednesday , the 13 th inst .,- a new lodge in the province ot Sussex , under the above title , was opened at Bognor . The lodge was opened at three o'clock , and to the regret of alt present the Rt . W . the Prov . G . Master , Bro . Sir W .

W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., was unable to be present through an attack of bronchitis . The ceremony of consecration and installation vvas performed by the Deputy Prov . CM ., Bro . John H . Scott . The brethren present also included—Bro . Joseph Dixon . Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . C . f . Corder , P . Prov . G . S . W . ( as J . W . ) ; Bro . the Rev . H . M . Davey , Prov . G . Chaplain ; Bro . R . Crosskey , Prov . G . Treasurer ; Bro . C .

A . Woolley , Prov . G . Registrar ; Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary ; Bro . Crouch , Prov . G . J . D . ; Bro . John M . Kidd , Prov . G . D . of C . ; Bro . C . Sandeman , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; Bro . Alfred King , Prov . G . Organist ; Bro . William Read , Prov . G . Pursuivant ; Bro . J . Farncombe , W . G . Sharp , and W . T . Nell , Prov . G . Stewards ; Bro . T . Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler , * and Bro . H . H . Hughes , Assistant Tyler .

The brethren present included Bros . R . Falvey Turner , Alfred Conder ( Rev ) , James Whisson , J . A Svvornsbourne ( S . W . designate , P . M . 944 ) , E . Street , J . W . Howard , Lodge 56 ; H . Davey , W . M . Brunswick 73-2 ; B . Bennett , S . W . 732 ; O . N . Wyalt , W . M . Union , 38 ; J . Collins , P . M . Union , 3 8 ; T . Francis , P . M . 5 6 ; T . Rose , Brunswick ; Edgar C . Harris , 26 ; W . Arthur Butt , Howard Lodge , 5 6 ;

Chas . H . Knight , Worthing , 851 ; E . McWhinnie , W . M . Hova Ecclesia ; C . R . Burrell , W . M . Clarence , 271 ; W . R . Wood , jun ., St . Cecilia , 1 G 3 6 ; H . W . Gibbing , 3 8 ; H . N . Travers , 38 ; A . G . Hatvie , 3 8 ; Chas . Green , 3 8 ; Edward Martin , Brunswick , 73 *; A . J . Wright , P . M . 38 ; Jas . Curtis , P . M . York , 315 ; C Sindeman , P . M . York and St . Celia ; James Eberall , P . M . York , 311 ; , P .

Prov . G . Pursuivant , and others . The onerous duties of D . C . were efficiently discharged by Bro . Kidd . During the ceremony of consecration Bro . the Rev . C J Davey , Prov . Grand Chaplain , delivered an address on the nature and design of Freemasonry . The lodge having been dedicated in due form and properly constituted , the W . M .

designate , Bro . John St . Clare , P . M . 38 , was duly installed as the first Master , and he proceeded to appoint his officers . The other lodge business included several nominations of gentlemen wishing to become members of the lodge . On the adjournment taking place the room was cleared for the inauguration banquet , which took place at six o ' clock . It was provided by Mr . Naldrett , of the Norfolk Hotel . The after-dinner proceedings were of a most en joyable character .

Bro . J . H . Scott , in responding to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Deputy Grand Master , " stated how deep was the regret of Sir Walter Burrell in not being able to be present owing to continued illness . Bro . Dixon responded on behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers . During the evening several of the brethren contributed greatly by their vocal exertions to the enjoyment of the party .

Grand Treasurers.

GRAND TREASURERS .

Bro . John Dent was Treasurer of Grand T-odge from the date of the Union , December , 18 ( 3 , up to March Sth , 1826 , he resigned owing to ill-health . Bio . William Willoughby Prescot was elected Grand

Treasurer on March Sth , 1826 , and held that office up to the time of death October 24 th , 1836 . Bro . Richard Percival was Grand Treasurer from March ist , -8 . - ** ' , and acted until his death December 23 rd , 1851 . Bro . Samuel Tomkins was elected to the office on March 3 rd , 1852 .

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CONSECRATION OF THE WANDERERS CHAPTER, No. 1604. Article 4
FREEMASONRY IN INDIA. Article 5
FREEMASONRY IN CANADA. Article 5
Masonic nad General Tidings. Article 6
Multum in Parbo,or Masonic Notes and Queries. Article 7
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OUR GREAT CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. Article 8
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VERY PROPER. Article 9
Original Correspondence. Article 9
GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE. Article 10
HENRY MUGGERIDGE TESTIMONIAL. Article 11
GRAND LODGES IN ENGLAND AND BRO. HYNEMAN. Article 11
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. Article 11
THE LATE DUKE OF LEINSTER. Article 12
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE. Article 12
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND. Article 12
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS For the Week ending Friday, March 29,187S. Article 13
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

I . G . ; Wilson , Paterson , Hulburd , Sindall , Jewell , Fairlic . Visitors : H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec . ; Dubois , 142 , Past G . S . D . Middlesex ; Stollcry , 209 ; Kentish , 1293 ; Judge , 1178 ; Phythian , W . M . 22 ; Harrey , 134 8 , and others . The minutes of thc previous meeting" were read and confirmed . Bro . King , representing the Audit Committee , then stated the financial position of the lodge , which was considered

by the members present to be very satisfactory . I he W . M then read to the assembled members the Grand Lodge communication with reference to the Grand Orient of France . A motion to present Bro . Keily , the W . M ., with a dinner service , in recognition of his services to the lodge since its consecration , was carried unanimously . The acting I . P . M ., Bro . Wilson , then presented Bro . Keily , the

W . M ., with thc lodge jewel voted at the last meeting . Bro . Keily thanked thc brethren in warm terms for the handsome manner in which the lodge had recognised his services . Bro . Sindall expressed his wish to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival of the R . M . Institution for Boys , and the lodge voted £ 3 e . s . from the Almoner ' s

Fund to be placed on his list , and several brethren announced their intention to subscribe and attend the festival with him . After other business had been transacted the lodge was then closed in the usual manner with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to dinner , which vvas served in Bro . Jewell ' s usual admirable style , and gave great satisfaction .

INSTRUCTION . WHITTINGTON LODGE . ( N 0 . 862 ) . —This lodge of instruction held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , 6 th inst ., at the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet-street , Bros . Marston , W . M . Skelmersdale'Lodge , in the chair ; Hallam , S . W .: Abell , J . W . ; Lee , S . D . ; Welsford , J . D . ; Vizzard , I . G . ;

Long , Preceptor ; Hyde , Somers and others . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes confirmed . The Lecture of the First Degree was then ably gone through Bro . Somers , of Lodge 1602 , was elected a member , and Bro . Hallam , S . W . ; the W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . — A meeting ot this lodge of instruction for Master Masons vvas held at the Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , 15 th March , Bros . P . M . Rogers , Preceptor ; Payne , W . M . ; Dunn , jun ., S . W . ; Thompson , J . W . ; Press , S . D . ; Edmunds , J . D . ; J . F . O . C . Wood , I . G . The lodge was opened and the minutes read . Bro . C . F .

Parslow , being candidate for initiation , that ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Beattie being candidate to be passed to Second Degree was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in thc Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge having been closed in the Second Degree , Bro . S . Beattie , of Metropolitan Lodge ,

No . 1507 ; W . Wilkinson , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 16 7 ; and C . F . Parslow , of Sir Hugh Middleton Lodge , No . 1602 , were accepted as joining members . Bro . H . B . D . Dunn was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation , and the lodge was closed .

WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE ( No . 1612 ) . — At a meeting of the above lodge of instruction , held at Ealing on the 14 th inst ., there was a strong muster ot the brethren to receive the W . M ., Wardens , officers and brethren of the mother lodge , No . 1612 , on the occasion of their annual visit to the lodge of instruction . All the brethren appeared in the usual Masonic clothing .

Bro . A . Beasley was W . M . ; Bro . H . Kasner , S . W . ; Bro . Compton , J . W . ; Green , S . D . ; Tucker , J . D . ; Fisher , I . G . ; Johnson , Tyler . Present also , Bros . Fernie , Rands , Owen , Gunner , Kingston , Gomm , Wright , Jones , Campfield , Hughes , Pooley , Stephens , Seward , Porter , Dorey , Allen , Clark , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the acting Secretary read the mi . iutes of the previous

meeting , after which the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the usual questions were put and satisfactorily replied to by Bro . Poiter , a candidate for raising . Bro . Kingston having taken thc chair , after tbe W . M . ( Bro . Beasley ) had closed down to theSecond Degree , wotked the ceremony of passing Bro . Gunner , candidate . Bro . Beasley resumed the chair and closed down the lodge to the First Degree . Avery cordial vote of thanks vvas

proposed to Bro . Stephens , the host , for the admirable arrangements made for the accommodation of the brethren , and for the readiness he , at all times , displayed to meet the wishes of the lodge . This was duly seconded and carried unanimously , after which Bro . Stephens responded in suitable terms , and there being no other business to transact the lodge vvas closed in due form , and one of the pleasantest meetings of the season brought to an end .

THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodgeof instruction , was held on Friday evening , the 15 th March , at the Mitre Hotel , Golbourne-road , Notting-hill . Bros . Adkins , W . M . ; Woodmason , S . W . ; Penn , J . W . ; Smout , sen ., S . D . ; II . Delane , I . G . ; Savage , P . M . ; Murlis , P . M . ; Poultcr , Hutton , Wood , Newland , Webster , Oldrey , Gabb , Dr .

Pocock , Spiegel , and others . The ceremony of initiation was first rehearsed , Bro . Murlis being candidate , after which Bro . Savage worked the First Section , assisted by the brethren . The lodge being opened , Bro . Dr . Pocock , having answered the usual questions for passing , retired . The lodge was then opened to the Second Degree , when

Bro . Webster offered himself as candidate for raising . The usual questions having been answered , the lodge was opened to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Dr . Pocock was elected a member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Woodmason will be W . M . naxt Friday .

A capital portrait of the late Duke of Leinster , Past Grand Master of Ireland , is given with the tVeekl y Welcome , of the 16 th inst .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER . —The usual quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The chapter was opened hy Ex . Comp . T . Foxall , M . E . Z ., P . Z . ; with Ex . Comp . Dodson , P . Z ., as H . ; and Ex . Comp . Nunn , P . S ., Scribe E ., as j . The members present were Comps . Thurston , P . S . ; Salter , ist Asst . S . ; Strube ,

2 nd Asst . S . ; Jacquard , Dunn , H . Lovegrove , Potter , Janitor ; and others . One of the Principals , Comp . Durkin , H ., was unable to attend , and the other , Comp . Harvey , J ., had not recovered from a severe illness . After the transaction of some routine business , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to a banquet , provided by Comp . Cox .

WIGTON—St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 327 ) . —A quarterly convocation of this chapter , was held on Thursday , the 14 th ult ., at the Lion and Lamb Hotel , Wigton . Comp . H . Bevves , M . E . Z ., presiding , supported ; by Comps . J . Gardiner , H . ; J . Pearson , J . ; J . Gate P . Z . ; and others . After the mic . utes of the last convocation had been read and confirmed a long discussion

ensued respecting the working and welfare of the chapter . The chapter vvas then closed and adjourned till St . John ' s day when the companions will celebrate the festival . After a brief period of refreshment the companions separated . BEJDFORD . —Stuart Chapter ( No . 5 40 ) . —The anniversary of this chapter vvas held on Tuesday , March 12 th . Owing to the Bedfordshire Lent Assizes being fixed

for the same day it was impossible for the chapter to obtain sufficient accommodation at the Swan Hotel , where the chapter is held , for celebrating its annual gathering in its customary manner , so the banquet was postponed until the June meeting ( 2 nd Tuesday ) , whilst the companions met for the installation of Principals , investiture of officers , and other formal business , at 11

o ' clock a . m . At this hour the chapter was opened by Comps . Alderman J . R . Bull , J . P ., M . E . Z . ; Cookson , H . ; and Rev . W . Tebbs , P . S . ( J . Royal Cyrus , 285 ) , acting J . ; there being also present Comps . G . Read , P . Z . Andrew Chapter , 834 , and H . Mt . Sinai , 19 ; A . Barfield , P . Z ., Mt . Sinai , 19 ( both hon . comps . of the chapter ) and Boughton Smith , H . De . Mowbray , 11 3 0 ,

and P . Prov . G . Stand , B . of Leicestershire . On the companions below the rank of Principal being called in there entered Fisher , N . ; Colburn , E . ; Ellison , ist A . S . ; and Carter , Treasurer ; when also Comp . Cuthbert , J ., entered and took his chair . Thc minutes of the preceding chapter having been read and confirmed the companions below the rank of ist Principal then

retired , except Compn . Cookson , H ., who was installed into the chair of Z ., E . Comp . Butt , the retiring M . E . Z ., who performed this his closing act of office as efficiently and impressively as hc has every single ceremony in th e chairs through which he has passed . With this grateful tribute to thc many excellencies of Comp . Bull we bid him farewell as Z ., but only to welcome the energy

and hearty zeal that he will infuse into the multifarious duties of one that has passed the chair . For these we shall not look in vain , nor indeed shall we have to seek them , for all who know the Stuart Lodge have reason to know and gratefully remember its Past Master Steward ; so all who know the Stuart Chapter , will have cause we feel assuretl to realize with gratitude , like the earnest

devotion to-day of the P . Z ., Alderman J . R . Bull . Comp . Barfield next presented Comps . Cuthbert and Tebbs—the latter on the request of the Royal Cyrus , Chapter 285 , Shepton Mallett , for his advancement as H ., into which he was installed by Companion Read . The same worthy companion then installed Comp . Fisher into the chair of J ., afler which the remaining companions of

the chapter were called in , the newly installed occupants of the chairs were duly saluted . The M . E . Z ., then proceeded to invest his officers : —Comps . J . R . Bull , I , P . Z , ; Rev . W . Tebbs , ; Capt . Golborne , ; E . Billson , P . S . ; Carter , Treas . ; and Geo . Reynolds , Janitor . Comp . Billson , nominated as 1 st and 2 nd A . S ., Comps . Stafford and Coombs , It was understood that Comps . R . Faussett Ward and Thody would be invested at the next chapter with the

collars of Chaplain and Organist . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed by the Companions to Hon . Comps Read and Barfield for their kind services , which was duly acknowledged . Comp . Tebbs then called attention to the severe loss which it was feared the Charities would have to suffer , and urged the companions if it should be necessary , to do all in their power to mitigate it . With hearty good wishes from various chapters , the chapter was then duly closed .

Knights Cemplar.

Knights Cemplar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT . — The last meeting of this , " The Early Grand Encampment of England , " was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great •Queen-s ' reet , on Monday , the nth inst ., when there were present a fair muster of Sir Knights , amongst whom were Sir Kts . J . Tanner , E . C . ; Chas . Jacques , Prelate ; Paas , P . E . C , Almoner ; Dewar , P . E . C , Registrar ; John Hervey ,

P . E . C . ; S . Rosenthal , P . E . C . ; Baxter , P . E . C . ; Hofwasser , P . E . C . ; Driver , Exp . ; and Nevill , Std . Br . The minutes of the previous encampment having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for three candidates , and having been declared unanimous , Comp . Walls , of the

Jerusalem and Era Chapters , P . G . O . of the Middlesex Grand Chapter , the only candidate present , was duly advanced to the degree of a K . T ., the ceremony being performed , by the permission of the E . C , by Sir Kt . S . Rosenthal . A letter of condolence was ordered to be forwarded by the Registrar to the family of the late Sir Kt . Major

Knights Cemplar.

Barlow , who , at the last meeting of the encampment , was appointed ist Captain , and whose sudden demise occurred shortly afterwards . The E . G ., in consequence of this melancholy event , vvas enabled to give promotion to those Sir Knig-hrs next ia rotation , and appointed Sir Kt . Walls

to the vacant position of Captain of the Lines . There being no other business of importance , the preceptory was duly closed , and the Sir Knights adjourned tn an excellent banquet . The usual toasts followed , and the Sir Knights , after passing a most agreeable evening , separated at an early hour .

Ancients And Accepted Rite.

Ancients and Accepted Rite .

SWANSEA .- Morganwg Chapter , Rose Croix . —The installation meeting took place on Wednesday , the 13 th , at the Masonic Hall , Cair-street , when the following were present : 111 . Bros . W . H . Tucker , M . P . S . ; W . Williams , ist Gen . ; D . C . Jones , 2 nd Gen . ; Robert Maine , Grand Marshal ; J . R . Davies , Recorder ; W . Broad , Organist ; J . Bulerwell , Outer Guard ; also the following

visitors : 111 . Bros . General Doherty , 33 ° ; N . D . Lawson , 31 ° . 'lhe chapter was opened , when ill . Bro . Lawson took the chair , and initiated the following brethren into the Order , viz ., Bros . J . L . C . Hunter Little , W . H . Wilson , W . Clare , D . Davies , J . Bovven , William Tucker , and J . H . Spring ; after which the ceremony of installation took place , when Bro . Lawson installed Bro . W . Williams into the M . W . S . chair . The following officers were then

appointed : —Bros . J . C . Pladen , High Prelate ; D . C . Jones , ist Gen . ; R . Maine , 2 nd Gen . ; J . L . C . H . Sittler , Grand Marshal ; Joseph Thomas , Raphael ; J . R . Davies , Recorder ; D . Davies , Treasurer ; W . Broad , Organist ; J Bowen , Capt . of thc Guard ; W . H . Wilson , Herald ; G . W . Clare , M . C . ; J . H . Spring , Lieut . of Guard ; J . Bulerwell , Outer Guard . The chapter being closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

Consecration Of The Gordon Lodge, No. 1726.

CONSECRATION OF THE GORDON LODGE , No . 1726 .

On Wednesday , the 13 th inst .,- a new lodge in the province ot Sussex , under the above title , was opened at Bognor . The lodge was opened at three o'clock , and to the regret of alt present the Rt . W . the Prov . G . Master , Bro . Sir W .

W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., was unable to be present through an attack of bronchitis . The ceremony of consecration and installation vvas performed by the Deputy Prov . CM ., Bro . John H . Scott . The brethren present also included—Bro . Joseph Dixon . Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . C . f . Corder , P . Prov . G . S . W . ( as J . W . ) ; Bro . the Rev . H . M . Davey , Prov . G . Chaplain ; Bro . R . Crosskey , Prov . G . Treasurer ; Bro . C .

A . Woolley , Prov . G . Registrar ; Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary ; Bro . Crouch , Prov . G . J . D . ; Bro . John M . Kidd , Prov . G . D . of C . ; Bro . C . Sandeman , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; Bro . Alfred King , Prov . G . Organist ; Bro . William Read , Prov . G . Pursuivant ; Bro . J . Farncombe , W . G . Sharp , and W . T . Nell , Prov . G . Stewards ; Bro . T . Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler , * and Bro . H . H . Hughes , Assistant Tyler .

The brethren present included Bros . R . Falvey Turner , Alfred Conder ( Rev ) , James Whisson , J . A Svvornsbourne ( S . W . designate , P . M . 944 ) , E . Street , J . W . Howard , Lodge 56 ; H . Davey , W . M . Brunswick 73-2 ; B . Bennett , S . W . 732 ; O . N . Wyalt , W . M . Union , 38 ; J . Collins , P . M . Union , 3 8 ; T . Francis , P . M . 5 6 ; T . Rose , Brunswick ; Edgar C . Harris , 26 ; W . Arthur Butt , Howard Lodge , 5 6 ;

Chas . H . Knight , Worthing , 851 ; E . McWhinnie , W . M . Hova Ecclesia ; C . R . Burrell , W . M . Clarence , 271 ; W . R . Wood , jun ., St . Cecilia , 1 G 3 6 ; H . W . Gibbing , 3 8 ; H . N . Travers , 38 ; A . G . Hatvie , 3 8 ; Chas . Green , 3 8 ; Edward Martin , Brunswick , 73 *; A . J . Wright , P . M . 38 ; Jas . Curtis , P . M . York , 315 ; C Sindeman , P . M . York and St . Celia ; James Eberall , P . M . York , 311 ; , P .

Prov . G . Pursuivant , and others . The onerous duties of D . C . were efficiently discharged by Bro . Kidd . During the ceremony of consecration Bro . the Rev . C J Davey , Prov . Grand Chaplain , delivered an address on the nature and design of Freemasonry . The lodge having been dedicated in due form and properly constituted , the W . M .

designate , Bro . John St . Clare , P . M . 38 , was duly installed as the first Master , and he proceeded to appoint his officers . The other lodge business included several nominations of gentlemen wishing to become members of the lodge . On the adjournment taking place the room was cleared for the inauguration banquet , which took place at six o ' clock . It was provided by Mr . Naldrett , of the Norfolk Hotel . The after-dinner proceedings were of a most en joyable character .

Bro . J . H . Scott , in responding to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Deputy Grand Master , " stated how deep was the regret of Sir Walter Burrell in not being able to be present owing to continued illness . Bro . Dixon responded on behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers . During the evening several of the brethren contributed greatly by their vocal exertions to the enjoyment of the party .

Grand Treasurers.

GRAND TREASURERS .

Bro . John Dent was Treasurer of Grand T-odge from the date of the Union , December , 18 ( 3 , up to March Sth , 1826 , he resigned owing to ill-health . Bio . William Willoughby Prescot was elected Grand

Treasurer on March Sth , 1826 , and held that office up to the time of death October 24 th , 1836 . Bro . Richard Percival was Grand Treasurer from March ist , -8 . - ** ' , and acted until his death December 23 rd , 1851 . Bro . Samuel Tomkins was elected to the office on March 3 rd , 1852 .

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