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Alf . Kirby were severalty admitted to tite degree of the Holy Royal Arch , with perfect ceremony , the effect of which was greatly enhanced by thc performance of members of the Choir of St . George ' s Chapel , AVindsor Castle . The beautiful appointments of the Chapter , and the

manifold accessories of the Hall in which it was held , gave great satisfaction to the visiting companions , which was increased by the excellent working of all the officers . Propositions for the exaltation of Bros . Lord Ruthven , John Cross , B . Nathali , and I . C . Freemantle , at the ensuing

convocation in January , were taken , and after the disposal of other Alasonic business , the Chapter was duly closed . The members and visitors soon after assembled at the Castle Hotel , where a well served dinner awaited them . The

cloth having been cleared , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed by the AI . E . Z . and duly honoured . Comp . Devereux , I . P . Z ., in proposing the health of the AI . E . Z . took occasion to express , on behalf of the chapter , the warm thanks of its members for the

valuable assistance which hatl been rendered by Comp . Stevens in securing the resuscitation of the chapter , and eulogised the energy and perseverance whicii had resulted so successfully . In reply the AI . E . Z . observed that he could not so entirely take credit for the present position t > f

the chapter as Comp . Devereux appeared to desire he should , as all his efforts would certainly have been fruitless , but for the indefatigable endeavours of Comp . Devereux himself and Comp . Tolley . Now , however , the members might all look forward to a prosperous career ;

the muster roll was reasonably large ; the jilace of meeting specially adapted for their work ; the furniture and appointments costly and perfect of their kind ; and , what was of more importance than all , their officers anxious to acquit them selves with credit in the performance of their

respective duties . If , with all these advantages , the AVindsor Castle Chapter did not in the future hold its own with any provincial chapter in the kingdom , it would be a great disappointment to all concerned , but he entertained no apprehension that such would be the case . He thanked the

companions for the honourable position in which they had placed him , and assured them that continued efforts on his part should not be wanting to promote the influence and prosperity of the chapter . The healths of the newly-installed H .

aud J ., the I . P . Z ., and other officers of the chapter , were drank with much cordiality , and ably respondetl to in each case , and the companions separated , pleased with the entire proceedings , and sanguine as to the complete success of the AVindsor Castle Chapter .

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LIVERPOOL . —iPa / loit Chapter , ( No . 1086 ) . — A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , on Friday , the 4 th inst . There were present Comps . Thos . Chesworth , ALE . Z- ; J . C . Lunt , H . ; Geo . de

la Perrclle , J . ; AVm . Archer , P . Z ., Treas . ; Jno . Lunt , P . Z . ; J . P . AIc . Arthur , P . S . ; P . Armstrong , S . E . ; and a number of other companions . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro .

Lieut . Walker , of the Walton Lodge who was unanimously elected , and was subsequently exalted to the supreme degree of R . A . M . by ths M . E . Z ., the Historical and Symbolic Lectures , being given respectively by Comps . J . C . Lunt , and Geo . de la Perrelle . Two candidates were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . The chapter was then closed in due form .

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MELTON MOWBRAY . —De Mmrbrai ) Chapter ( No . 1330 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the George Hotel , on Thursday , the ioth inst . Amongst the companions present were

AVilliam Kelly , Prov . G . Supt . ; Henry Douglas , AI . E . Z . ; J . J . Past , H . elect , ; Henry Deane ' , J . ; Rev . AV . Longley , P . Z . ; Duncombe , E . ; Adcock , N . j Oxford , P . Z . j Bright , P . S . ; Oldham , Leadbeater and others . A conclave of Installed Prin-

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cipals was held , and the P . G . Supt . installed Comp . Past into the . second Chair , he having been unavoidably absent at the previous chapter . Bros . AlacKinder , W . AL of the Spilsby Lodge , and Jas . King , of the Rutland Lodge , were ballotted and elected for exaltation , but both were unable to attend on this occasion . There bein < r

no further business , the chapter was closed in solemn form and with prayer .

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METROPOLITAN . MACDONALD AIARK . AIASTER MASONS LODGE ( No . 104 ) . —A numerously attended meeting of this lodge was held at the head quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , at Camberwell , on Saturday , the 12 th instant , the V . AV . Bro . Thomas Aleggy , P . G . O ., P . AL , ike , in the absence of AV . Bro .

C Hammerton , AV . AL , presiding . The V . AV Bro . James Stevens . P . G . O ., P . AL , Provincial Grand Alark Secretary Aliddlesex and Surrey , assisted the Acting AV . AL in the working ofthe loJge , in exact accordance with the newl y revised ritual of the degree , the considerable

improvement in which gave great satisfaction to the many earnest brethren , who arc so thoroughly united in the endeavour to make this lodge a perfect exponent of Alark Alasonry . Nothing was wanting to render the ceremony of advancement most impressive , and the candidates

admitted to this honourable degree on this occasion were unanimous in their expressions of satisfacfaction and admiration . Amongst the many brethren present , were , in addition to the above , Bros . T . Poore . as J . AV . ; AV . Bro . Edgar Drewett , Prov . G . O . Aliddlesex and Surrey ; AV .

Bro . AV . AVorrell , Prov . G . Org . Aliddlesex and Surrey , J . AV . ; AV . Bro . AV . S . AVebster , Prov . Grand Deacon Aliddlesex and Surrey , AI . O . ; Bro . Thomas AVhite , S . O . and Secretary ; Bro . G . Newman , J . O . ; Bro . North Ritherdon , I . G . ; AV . Bro . AV . C . Hale , Prov . G . S . B .

Aliddlesex and Surrey ; and Bros . A . Southam , A . Anderson , G . Alotion , F . H . Cozens , H . A . Graham , S . AV . O'Neill , and others . Five candidates , out of seven proposed , were in attendance , and were severally introduced and advanced with full musical ceremony in each case , and the

lecture of the degree was delivered by Bro . Stevens , in completion of the working . Several propositions of candidates and joining members were taken , and some further Masonic business having been dispotod of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , after whicii

the usual and loyal and Alark Alasonic toasts were duly honoured . Members and newly advanced brethren were unanimous in their expressions of satisfaction with the proceedings of this most successful and agreeable meeting .

AVe tire requested to state that the next meeting of the lodge will be held on Saturday , the 14 th December , and that the members will be pleased to meet such members of other lodges who may desire to became acquainted with the now recognised working of the degree .

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MELTONAIOWISRAY . —Howe Lodge ( No . 21 . )—The members of this lodge assembled at the George Hotel , on Thursday , the ioth inst ., for the installation of the AV . AL elect , the appointment of officers , and other business . The lodge was opened by the AA . AL , Bro . Fast , and the

R . AV . P . G . AI ., Bro . Kelly , being present , was saluteel in due form by the brethren . The chair was then taken by the P . G . AI . AL , for the purpose of installing the AV . AL elect , Bro . the Rev . AV . Langley , P . AL and Past D . P . G . AI . AL The whole ceremony , however was not performed ,

the Rev . brother having been some years since installed as AV . AL of the lodge . The AV . AL then appointed and invested his officers , all of them , with one exception , being * Jie same brethren who occupied the same posts under him during his previous Mastership . The Treasurer ' s

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report was received and passed , and some further business having been transacted , the lodge was closed and adjourned until December next .

SOMERSET . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . By command of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master of the province of Somerset , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Prov . G . Officers , AV . Alasters , Past Masters ,

Wardens and Overseers of various lodges under his Lordship ' s Alasonic government , were summoned to attend a Prov . Grand Mark Lodge of Emergency at the Alasonic Hall , Frome , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., to assist in the

consecration of the new Alark Lodge , No . 153 , named after the AI . AV . Grand Alark Alaster of England , Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal . The Rig ht AVorshi pful Prov . Grand Mark Alaster being unable to attend , the Prov . G .

Alark Lodge was opened by the V . AV . Deputy Prov . Grand Alark Alaster , Bro . Capt . Francis George Irwin , assisted by the following Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers and brethren : F ' red . Vizard , Prov . Grand Alark Senior AVarden

: ind AV . AL of Alark Loelge 102 ; AVilliam S . Gillard Prov . G . J . AV ., and AV . AL of Alark Lodge 128 ; Richard Charles Else , Prov . G . Al . O ., AV . AL of Mark Lodge 1 -53 ; Edwin T . Inskip , P . Prov . G . S . O ., W . M . of Mark Lodge

119 ; AV . H . Davies , Prov . G . S . O . ; Rev . J . E . Perce ) T , Prov . G . AL Chaplain ; E . Turner Payne , Prov . G . Treas . ; B . Cox , Prov . G . Sec . ; Ernest AValker , Prov . A . G . Sec . ; Thos . E . Jelley , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; B . Atwell , Prov . G . S . B . ;

C . E . Benthall , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . Mantell and J . Fry , Prov . G . S . ; J . Coles , Prov . G . T . ; It . Skinner , Prov . A . G . T . ; Bros . It . De Al . Lawson , G . S . O . of England ; Bros . It . Taylor , AV . Swaggett , T . H . Holroyd , and others .

Fjxcuses were read from Bros . AV . Thomson , Prov . J . O . ; A . AV . Witter , Prov . S . D . j S . Jones , Prov . J . D ., for their absence .

The warrant having been read by the Pro vincial Grand Alark Secretary , the brethren ex pressed their wish that the lodge mi ght be con sec rated .

The V . AV . Deputy Prov . G . i Alark Master proceededed to consecrate the Portal Lodge , No . 133 , according to ancient form , scattering corn , P . M . Bro . Vizard , Prov . G . S . AV ., pouring wine , and P . AI . Bro . Gillard , Prov . G . S . AV ., pouring oil .

After the completion of the consecration , the Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . W . Cox , presented for installation the AV . AL designate , Bro . Richard Else , Prov . G . Alark AL Overseer , P . Prov .

G . S . AV ., and Prov . Grand Secretary of the Craft Prov . of Somerset , when he was installed and placed in the chair of Adoniram , by the Installing AIaster , the V . AV . D . P . G . Alark Alaster , Bro . Captain Irwin .

1 hc AV . AL thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him by making him the first AV . M . of this new lodge , which promised to be so successful and prosperous , and appointed Bro . E . T . Inskip , the LP . AL ; Bro . Rev . AV . Spragget ,

S . AV . ; Bro . It . De AL Lawson , J . AV . ; Bro . It , Holroyd , AI . O . ; and T . Taylor , S . O . The AV . AL then informed the brethren that he would make the other appointments at the next meeting of the lodge .

The AV . AL proposed , and Bro . Inski p seconded , a vote of thanks to the V . AV . D . P . G . Alark AL , and all Prov . Grand Officers , for their attendance on this occasion ; and Bro . Rev . AV . J . E . Percy ,

Prov . G . Chaplain , expressed , em behalf of the AA incanton Lodge , No . 128 , their readiness to assist in the working of the Portal Lodge , should the AV . AL require tlieir services at any future time .

Ihe AV . M . having closed the lodge , the brethren adjourned to tiie George Hotel , where a substantial banquet was provieled by Bro . Alarston , After the usual toasts liaving been given and responded to , tin ; brethren separatetl at an early