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S . W . There being no other business , the lodge was closed in due form . ¦ 3 > WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 . —The members of this lodge held their usual monthly meeting on the 20 th ult ., at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West Derby , near Liverpool . Owing to the inclemency of the weather there was not quite such a large muster of the brethren as
has hitherto distinguished this young lodge . Bro . Vines , W . M ., presided , and was ably supported in his duties by the following officers : Bros . Wm . Crane , P . M . ; Sellars , S . W . ; Thos . Marsh , P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , and P . P . G . S B ., asJ . W . ; Clayton , Treas . ; P . Macmuldrow , Sec ; Wm . Jones , S . D . ; Wm . Wilson , J . D . ; Cotter , I . G . ; J . Cook , D . C ; Kelly , S . S . ; & c , & c . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed ,
Mr . Adam Roberts Murthwaite was initiated , two joining members elected , and another was proposed for election . The W . M . then rose , and addressing the I . P . M ., Bro . Crane , in a neat speech presented him with the following address , which had been engrossed upon vellum , illuminated in a high style of art , and enclosed in a handsome gilt frame : — "To Bro . William Crane , P . M . Pembroke Lodge , No .
1299 , of Free and Accepted Masons . "We , the undersigned , on behalf of the members of the Pembroke Lodge , avail ourselves , upon the occasion of your retirement from lhe chair , to testify our deep sense of the uniform courtesy and able manner in which you have during your term of office discharged the duties of W . M . We heartily congratulate you upon the
honourable position to which the Pembroke Lodge has attained under your care and guidance as the first Worshipful Master , and sincerely trust your life may be spared to see it second to none in the province . [ W , S . VINES , W . M . J SELLARS , S . W . J OSEI ' CLEGG , J . W .
/ Qionorii J HENRY CLAYTON , Treas . isignecij pETER MACMUU ) ROW > SeCi WM . J ONES , S . D . J AMES COOK , D . C . vEDWIN HUGHES . "West Derby , 1871 . " Bro . Crane acknowledged the testimonial in suitable terms ,
expressing the gratification it gave him to find that his efforts for the welfare and success of lhe young lodge had met with the approval of his brethren and fellow-helpers , and assured them lhat they would always have his heartfelt sympathies and best wishes . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a substantial supper
provided by Iiro . Rawlinson , afier which the usual toasts were drunk , and many excellent songs enlivened the proceedings . The visitors present were Bros . Capt . Allan Morison ( 263 ) , Joseph Slade ( 1219 ) , John Evans ( 220 ) , Cookson ( W . M . 11 S 2 ) , and Leighton ( 594 ) , who each and all expressed themselves much gratified with the pleasure they had experienced in visiting the Pembroke on this occasion .
BROMLEY , KENT . —Acacia Lodge , A ' o . 1314 . —This most flourishing lodge held its regular meetingon Tuesday , the 9 th instant , at the Bell Hotel . Bro . Alfred Avery , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , W . M ., opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . Ii . H . Williams , S . W . and Treas . ; T . Knott , J . W . ; E . Coste , P . M . and Sec . ; Saul Wells , S . D . ; Manger , J . D . ; W . Seaman , I . G . ; C . Warwick
Jordan , Org . ; T . W . Av-ry , P . M . ; W . II . Baylis , W . Holland , J . Wyer , J . Savill , J . Bell , Mauley , II . A . Lovett , Ii . Myatt , W . Sutton , J . J . Laskey , J . Barrett , and others . The visitors were : Bros . F . Wallers , P . M . 73 , W . M . 1309 ; Pettit ( 95 ) , S . Groves ( 95 ) , F . Ridley ( 186 ) , J . K . Brook ( 975 ) , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed .
The W . M ., in his well-known superior style and with his customary ability , raised Bro . James Bell , passed Bros . Sutton , Chubb , and Ellis ( of Albion Lodge , No . 9 ) lo the second degree , and then initiated Messrs . William Pratt Barrett , Ami Jaccard , and George Norris Kingstonc into Freemasonry . Each candidate in the several degrees was introduced separately , and the * ceremonies were
accompanied with music , Bro . C . W . Jordan , the well-known organist , presiding at the harmonium in amannciscarcely to bo equalled by any one . All the officers were well-up in their work , and none more so than the W . M ., to whom all praise must be given for the admirable manner in which , as the first W . M ., he has succeeded in establishing such a good lodge in the province of Kent , and one that
any one may be justly proud of . Never were ceremonies better worked anywhere , and each candidate must have been fully impressed with thedegrec he had passed through . It was a great treat to all who were present to witness the ceremonies of the Order so beautifully carried out . The by-laws were read , afler which the brethren balloted for W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Thomas Knott ,
J . W ., was unanimously elected to that high position . Bro . R . II . Williams was re-elected Treasurer ,, and Bro . J . Bavin P . M ., re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee was elected , and agiecd to meet at the Queen ' s Arms Tavern , Weston-slreet , Bermondsey , which is famous for the large number of audit meetings held there every season—it being one of the most suitable houses in the
metropolis for such a purpose . The Treasurer , Bro . Ii . H . Williams , in a feeling speech alluded to the efficient services of the W . M . who was about to vacate the chair , and proposed "That a six-guinea Past Master ' s jewel be presented from the lodge funds to Bro . Alfred Avery , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , their W . M ., for the good suit and
service rendered to the lodge , and great ability and talent lie had displayed in rendering all the ceremonies in such a painstaking and efficient manner . " This was carried by acclamation , and Bro . A . Avery acknowledged the high compliment which had been paid him . It is understood that this sum voted for the jewel is but a nucleus of the fund which will be raised by voluntary contributions of the
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members so as to present the W . M ., in addition to his jewel , with something of more value and use in his own home , so that his wife and family may see and know how deservedly he is respected by the brethren of this lodge . A ballot was taken for Bro . Charles Bayley , of No . 9 , and he was declared to be unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . F . Ridley , of No . 1 S 6 , was proposed as a
joining member . Bro . T . Knott , J . W . and W . M .-elect , was able , in the course ofthe evening , to announce what a large sum he had collected as their Steward when representing them at the Girls' School Festival , The lodge was closed , and the installation will be held on Tuesday , July nth . Being an off-night , instead of banquet a superior supper was served ( which in the majority of
lodges would have passed for a banquet ) , and after the cloth was cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bro . F . Walters responding for "The Visitors . " Some excellent songs were sung— -Bro . Manley singing " Thou art so near and yet so far ; " Bro . Ridley , "Tlie Minute Gun at Sea ; " Manger , " The Man at the Nore , " and some others . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most
agreeable evening to a pleasant termination . HAMPTON , MIDDLESEX . —Lebanon Lodge , A o . 1326 . — The first meeting of the season of this prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , 17 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Punctually at five o ' clock the W . M ., Bro . John Thomas Moss , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular ar . d several emergency meetings were
read and confirmed , after which a letter was read from Bro . W . Harvey , ] . W ., resigning his membership , which was received with regret . The W . M . then appointed the following officers , viz ., Bros . Ii . Bowman , j . W . ; T . F . Woodley , S . D . ; G . Banks , J . D . ; and J . Thomas , " I . G . Bros . H . A . Dubois and Scott were elected joining members , and a ballot proved favourable to several candidates
for initiation , who through ill-health and other causes were absent . The presiding officer , in an able manner , then raised Bro . Arthur Overton , 1309 , to the third degree . Other joining members and candidates for initiation were proposed , and the lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour . Present , besides those named : Bros . Wickens , S . W . ; Hammond and Poller , P . M . 's ; and
others . Visitors : Bros . J . T . H . Moss and A . Devcreux , 169 , W . Haines , 1 S 4 , A . Overton , 1309 , & c . MARKET HARIIOROUGIL—St . Peter ' s Lodge , A o . 1330 . —The last regular meeting of this young and flourishing lodge before the summer recess was held at the Assembly Rooms , Three Swans' Ilolel , on Friday , the 5 th instant , the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , R . W . Prov . G . l \ l ., in the chair .
There were also present : Bros . Rev . J . F . Halford , P . G . C , J . W . ; Ii . Waite , P . M ., Treas . ; W . II . Manis , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Kemp , S . D . ; Dixon , Org . ; Lewin as I . G . ; Freestone , Fuller , lleggate ( MR . C . S . ) , F . Grant ( M . D . ) , Laurence , Shovelbottom , Harrison , Platford , Rev . F . M . Beaumont , Healey , Martin , Gibbs , and Clarke , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . S . Jacob , P . M . 445 and
P . G . S . W . Northamptonshire and Hunts ; Charles Johnson , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . Jersey ; F . J . Baines , " Sec . 523 and P . G . Steward ; and A . Palmer , S . D . 279 . Apologies were received for the unavoidable absence on military duty of Bio . Col . Sir Henry St . John Halford , Bart ., S . W ., and Lieut . Douglas , J . D ., and also of Bro . T . Macaulay , M . R . C . S ., I . G ., by a professional
engagement . On the lodge being opened in the first degree and the minutes read and confirmed , certificates were delivered to such as were present out of between twenty and thirty brethren raised in the lodge since its opening in September last . A F . C . 's lodge was then opened , and Bro . Gibbs went through a highly-satisfactory examination in that degree , after which he was duly raised to the decree
of M . M . Bro . Dixon , Organist , presided at the harmonium , and wilh the assistanccof Bros . Johnson , Palmer , Freestone , and others , gave the musical chants . The ceremony being concluded with the traditional narrative , & c , the lodge was regularly closed down to the first degree , after which a gentleman having been proposed
for initiation , the lodge was closed and adjourned to Michaelmas Day . The brethren then assembled at the banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , interspersed with songs by Br . j . Johnson , Palmer , and Healey , and the brethren finally separated after a very pleasant reunion .
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ROYAL ARCH .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter , No . 1051 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 15 th instant , at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaaim . There were were present : Comps . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., P Z ., as M . E . Z . ; William Hall , L . R . C . P , II . ; N . G . Mercer , M . D ., J . ; J . L . Whhnpray , li . ; W . Hall , as N . ; Edmund Simpson , P . S . ; W . lleald , R . Taylor , and J .
Watson . 1 he chapter was opened 111 due form , minutes read , confirmed , and signed by the Principals , and other business transacted . There being a vacancy for an Assistant Sojourner , Comp . E . Simpson , P . S ., nominated Comp . lleald for that office , and he was duly invested by the M . E . Z . The chapter was then resolved into a preceptory of instruction , under the direction of Comp . Dr . Moore , after which it was closed in due form .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
Kent Lodge . —This old time-immemorial lodge held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday , May gth ., at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street , E . G ., when were present : Bros . F . J . Cox , W . M . ; W . Stone , S . W . ; S .
Rosenthal , J . W . ; D . Shaboe , Chap . ; J . II . Wynn , Treas . ; Marfleet , Dewar , Tustin , and II . W . Binckes . The lodge was then duly opened , and Bro . C . I . Paton , a Scotch Mark Master , was then obligated under the English Constitution . Iiro . L . Spiebnan , of Craft Lodge No . 435 , being in attendance , was balloted for , and regularly
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advanced to this interesting degree . The . W . Prro . T . Meggy , P . G . M . O ., then proceeded to the installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . W . Stone , who was in due form invested and inducted into the chair . The brethren having been re-admitted , the W . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . S . Rosenthal , S . W . ; Ii . W . Chadwick , J . W . ; H . Marfleet , M . O . ; J . Gower ,
S . O . ; S . C . Hadley , J . O . ; W . Roebuck , S . D . ; Wm . Dewar , J . D . ; J . H . Wynne , Treas . ; Ii . W . Binckes , Sec . ; L . Spiebnan , I . G . ; and Gilchrist , Tyler . The W . M . then re-appointed Bro . Rev . D . Shaboe as Chap . Nothing further offering for ths good of Mark Masonry ,
the lodge was then closed in due form until the second Wednesday in August . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . C . Gosden , which gave universal satisfaction , and after . 1 few hours of harmony and brotherly love , a must pleasant evening was brought to a close .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . IrswiCII . — Royal Phinta ^ e . nct Encampment . — The members of this conclave met at their field of encampment at lhe Masonic Hall , on the evening of Ascension
Day . The minutes of the last conclave having been confinned , Sir Kt . J . II . Townsend , Captain of Lines of the province of Suffolk and Cambridge , was installed Eminent Commander fur the ensuing vear , the ceremony liavinsr
been performed by Sir Kt . Rev . Ii . N . Sanderson , 30 ° , Prov . D . G . Commander ofthe united provinces of Suffolk and Cambridge . The Sir Knights were honoured on this occasion by the presence ofthe highly-respected Prov . G . Commander Captain N . G . Philips , 33 ° . The newlyinstalled E . C . havirg appointed his officers , the encampment was closed in ancient form .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
The fifteen sections were worked on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , held at Bro . Forstcr ' s , Railway Tavern , London-street , E . C . We have never yet had the pleasure of recording a more successful mceliii ' . . Bro . Verry occupied the chair ; Bros . Gottheil , P . M . ; ' Barnes , S . W . ; Hogard , J . W . ; Atkins , I . G . ; C . C . Taylor , Treas . ; Felton , Hon . Sec ; Austin , Saunders , Clarke , ' Yche , Salmonese , Batly , Ilarficld ,
Constable , Berry , Ross , Ricnardson , Goldberg , Benjamin , Soldini , Hollington , Radford , Murphy , Partington , Johnson , Myers , Clayton , Snelling , Pinnell , Lazarus , Ducas , Genese , Bradbrook , and M ' . Davies . Afler the usual preliminaries , ihe sections were carefully and correctly worked as follows : —1 st lecture : 1 st section , Bro . Berry ; 2 nd , Bro . M . Davies ; 3 rd , Bro . Snelling ; 4 th , Bro . Berry ; Sth , Bro . Barnes ; 6 th , Bro . Gottheil ; 7 th , Bro . Saunders . 2 nd Lecture : 1 st section . Bro . Ilavfield
2 nd , Bro . Austin ; 3 rd , l > ro . Hogard ; 4 th , Bio . Barnes ; 5 th , Bro . Saunders . 3 rd Lecture : 1 st section , Bro . Gottheil ; 2 nd , Bro . lingard ; 3 rd , Bro . Berry . The lodge was then resumed to the 1 st degree , and the following brethren elect-. 1 members : Bros . Partington ( 147 ) , T . Johnson ( lor _ o ) , W . II . Mvers ( 820 ) , G . Clavton ( 1259 ) , W . Snelling ( iSo ) , I .. Pimicll ( 1076 )' . I .. Lazarus ( lisS ) ,
J . Soldini ( 2 ;) . M . Benjamin ( 27 ) , B . Ducas ( 95 ) , G . Hollington ( 933 ) , S . Genese ( iSS ) , Bradbrook ( 1259 ) , and Berry ( 554 ) . A vote of thanks to the W . M . for the admirable manner in which he had carried out lhe duties of the chair , also thai he should be elected a honorary member , was unanimously carried . Bro . Hogard was also unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . —The
W . M . having , in an able speech , thanked the brethren for their attendance , more especially those who had come miles to support him , the lodge was closed ; and this brought the evening to a very harmonious close . — Upon the above proceedings it would be entirely superfluous to make any comment—it speaks for itself—unless it be that
we consider thai Iiro . Yerry has almost arrived at the summit of his ( Masonic ) profession . lie was perfect master of the fifteen sections , as also lhe duties appertaining to the position of W . M . His urbanity in the chair , as well as in his private capacity , gains for him many friends , to which the fullness of the room ( not a seat vacant ) fully testifies .
FREEMASONRY IN CORNWALL . —Bro . W . J . Hughan , the Prov . Grand Sec . of Cornwall , who has done so much for the literature of Freemasonry , has just issued a valuable little Directory for the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall . It contains a
list ofthe 24 lodges of the province , the days on which , and the towns in which , they meet , an account of the annual meetings and festivals of the P . G . Lodge of Cornwall , a list of the officcts of the P . G . Lodge , and a list of the past and present
officers and members ofthe P . G . Lodge . Appended to this useful little work is an analysis of returns for 1 S 69-70 , from which it appears that there were 89 initiations in 1 S 69 nnd 107 in 1 S 70 ; 24 joining
members in 1 S 69 and 27 in 1 S 70 ; total , S 34 in 1 S 69 and S 6 9 in 1879 . In 1 S 6 9 there were 173 Past Masters , and in 1 S 70 , 1 S 9 . To those who want information of the personnel of the different ; lodges , this will be a valuable text book .
"The Fair Sex and Adoptive Masonry" ( Art . 7 ) , and " The Number Seven , " were received too late for insertion this week .
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S . W . There being no other business , the lodge was closed in due form . ¦ 3 > WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 . —The members of this lodge held their usual monthly meeting on the 20 th ult ., at Rawlinson ' s Hotel , West Derby , near Liverpool . Owing to the inclemency of the weather there was not quite such a large muster of the brethren as
has hitherto distinguished this young lodge . Bro . Vines , W . M ., presided , and was ably supported in his duties by the following officers : Bros . Wm . Crane , P . M . ; Sellars , S . W . ; Thos . Marsh , P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , and P . P . G . S B ., asJ . W . ; Clayton , Treas . ; P . Macmuldrow , Sec ; Wm . Jones , S . D . ; Wm . Wilson , J . D . ; Cotter , I . G . ; J . Cook , D . C ; Kelly , S . S . ; & c , & c . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed ,
Mr . Adam Roberts Murthwaite was initiated , two joining members elected , and another was proposed for election . The W . M . then rose , and addressing the I . P . M ., Bro . Crane , in a neat speech presented him with the following address , which had been engrossed upon vellum , illuminated in a high style of art , and enclosed in a handsome gilt frame : — "To Bro . William Crane , P . M . Pembroke Lodge , No .
1299 , of Free and Accepted Masons . "We , the undersigned , on behalf of the members of the Pembroke Lodge , avail ourselves , upon the occasion of your retirement from lhe chair , to testify our deep sense of the uniform courtesy and able manner in which you have during your term of office discharged the duties of W . M . We heartily congratulate you upon the
honourable position to which the Pembroke Lodge has attained under your care and guidance as the first Worshipful Master , and sincerely trust your life may be spared to see it second to none in the province . [ W , S . VINES , W . M . J SELLARS , S . W . J OSEI ' CLEGG , J . W .
/ Qionorii J HENRY CLAYTON , Treas . isignecij pETER MACMUU ) ROW > SeCi WM . J ONES , S . D . J AMES COOK , D . C . vEDWIN HUGHES . "West Derby , 1871 . " Bro . Crane acknowledged the testimonial in suitable terms ,
expressing the gratification it gave him to find that his efforts for the welfare and success of lhe young lodge had met with the approval of his brethren and fellow-helpers , and assured them lhat they would always have his heartfelt sympathies and best wishes . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a substantial supper
provided by Iiro . Rawlinson , afier which the usual toasts were drunk , and many excellent songs enlivened the proceedings . The visitors present were Bros . Capt . Allan Morison ( 263 ) , Joseph Slade ( 1219 ) , John Evans ( 220 ) , Cookson ( W . M . 11 S 2 ) , and Leighton ( 594 ) , who each and all expressed themselves much gratified with the pleasure they had experienced in visiting the Pembroke on this occasion .
BROMLEY , KENT . —Acacia Lodge , A ' o . 1314 . —This most flourishing lodge held its regular meetingon Tuesday , the 9 th instant , at the Bell Hotel . Bro . Alfred Avery , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , W . M ., opened the lodge , and was supported by Bros . Ii . H . Williams , S . W . and Treas . ; T . Knott , J . W . ; E . Coste , P . M . and Sec . ; Saul Wells , S . D . ; Manger , J . D . ; W . Seaman , I . G . ; C . Warwick
Jordan , Org . ; T . W . Av-ry , P . M . ; W . II . Baylis , W . Holland , J . Wyer , J . Savill , J . Bell , Mauley , II . A . Lovett , Ii . Myatt , W . Sutton , J . J . Laskey , J . Barrett , and others . The visitors were : Bros . F . Wallers , P . M . 73 , W . M . 1309 ; Pettit ( 95 ) , S . Groves ( 95 ) , F . Ridley ( 186 ) , J . K . Brook ( 975 ) , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed .
The W . M ., in his well-known superior style and with his customary ability , raised Bro . James Bell , passed Bros . Sutton , Chubb , and Ellis ( of Albion Lodge , No . 9 ) lo the second degree , and then initiated Messrs . William Pratt Barrett , Ami Jaccard , and George Norris Kingstonc into Freemasonry . Each candidate in the several degrees was introduced separately , and the * ceremonies were
accompanied with music , Bro . C . W . Jordan , the well-known organist , presiding at the harmonium in amannciscarcely to bo equalled by any one . All the officers were well-up in their work , and none more so than the W . M ., to whom all praise must be given for the admirable manner in which , as the first W . M ., he has succeeded in establishing such a good lodge in the province of Kent , and one that
any one may be justly proud of . Never were ceremonies better worked anywhere , and each candidate must have been fully impressed with thedegrec he had passed through . It was a great treat to all who were present to witness the ceremonies of the Order so beautifully carried out . The by-laws were read , afler which the brethren balloted for W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Thomas Knott ,
J . W ., was unanimously elected to that high position . Bro . R . II . Williams was re-elected Treasurer ,, and Bro . J . Bavin P . M ., re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee was elected , and agiecd to meet at the Queen ' s Arms Tavern , Weston-slreet , Bermondsey , which is famous for the large number of audit meetings held there every season—it being one of the most suitable houses in the
metropolis for such a purpose . The Treasurer , Bro . Ii . H . Williams , in a feeling speech alluded to the efficient services of the W . M . who was about to vacate the chair , and proposed "That a six-guinea Past Master ' s jewel be presented from the lodge funds to Bro . Alfred Avery , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , their W . M ., for the good suit and
service rendered to the lodge , and great ability and talent lie had displayed in rendering all the ceremonies in such a painstaking and efficient manner . " This was carried by acclamation , and Bro . A . Avery acknowledged the high compliment which had been paid him . It is understood that this sum voted for the jewel is but a nucleus of the fund which will be raised by voluntary contributions of the
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members so as to present the W . M ., in addition to his jewel , with something of more value and use in his own home , so that his wife and family may see and know how deservedly he is respected by the brethren of this lodge . A ballot was taken for Bro . Charles Bayley , of No . 9 , and he was declared to be unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . F . Ridley , of No . 1 S 6 , was proposed as a
joining member . Bro . T . Knott , J . W . and W . M .-elect , was able , in the course ofthe evening , to announce what a large sum he had collected as their Steward when representing them at the Girls' School Festival , The lodge was closed , and the installation will be held on Tuesday , July nth . Being an off-night , instead of banquet a superior supper was served ( which in the majority of
lodges would have passed for a banquet ) , and after the cloth was cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bro . F . Walters responding for "The Visitors . " Some excellent songs were sung— -Bro . Manley singing " Thou art so near and yet so far ; " Bro . Ridley , "Tlie Minute Gun at Sea ; " Manger , " The Man at the Nore , " and some others . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most
agreeable evening to a pleasant termination . HAMPTON , MIDDLESEX . —Lebanon Lodge , A o . 1326 . — The first meeting of the season of this prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , 17 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . Punctually at five o ' clock the W . M ., Bro . John Thomas Moss , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular ar . d several emergency meetings were
read and confirmed , after which a letter was read from Bro . W . Harvey , ] . W ., resigning his membership , which was received with regret . The W . M . then appointed the following officers , viz ., Bros . Ii . Bowman , j . W . ; T . F . Woodley , S . D . ; G . Banks , J . D . ; and J . Thomas , " I . G . Bros . H . A . Dubois and Scott were elected joining members , and a ballot proved favourable to several candidates
for initiation , who through ill-health and other causes were absent . The presiding officer , in an able manner , then raised Bro . Arthur Overton , 1309 , to the third degree . Other joining members and candidates for initiation were proposed , and the lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour . Present , besides those named : Bros . Wickens , S . W . ; Hammond and Poller , P . M . 's ; and
others . Visitors : Bros . J . T . H . Moss and A . Devcreux , 169 , W . Haines , 1 S 4 , A . Overton , 1309 , & c . MARKET HARIIOROUGIL—St . Peter ' s Lodge , A o . 1330 . —The last regular meeting of this young and flourishing lodge before the summer recess was held at the Assembly Rooms , Three Swans' Ilolel , on Friday , the 5 th instant , the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , R . W . Prov . G . l \ l ., in the chair .
There were also present : Bros . Rev . J . F . Halford , P . G . C , J . W . ; Ii . Waite , P . M ., Treas . ; W . II . Manis , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Kemp , S . D . ; Dixon , Org . ; Lewin as I . G . ; Freestone , Fuller , lleggate ( MR . C . S . ) , F . Grant ( M . D . ) , Laurence , Shovelbottom , Harrison , Platford , Rev . F . M . Beaumont , Healey , Martin , Gibbs , and Clarke , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . S . Jacob , P . M . 445 and
P . G . S . W . Northamptonshire and Hunts ; Charles Johnson , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . Jersey ; F . J . Baines , " Sec . 523 and P . G . Steward ; and A . Palmer , S . D . 279 . Apologies were received for the unavoidable absence on military duty of Bio . Col . Sir Henry St . John Halford , Bart ., S . W ., and Lieut . Douglas , J . D ., and also of Bro . T . Macaulay , M . R . C . S ., I . G ., by a professional
engagement . On the lodge being opened in the first degree and the minutes read and confirmed , certificates were delivered to such as were present out of between twenty and thirty brethren raised in the lodge since its opening in September last . A F . C . 's lodge was then opened , and Bro . Gibbs went through a highly-satisfactory examination in that degree , after which he was duly raised to the decree
of M . M . Bro . Dixon , Organist , presided at the harmonium , and wilh the assistanccof Bros . Johnson , Palmer , Freestone , and others , gave the musical chants . The ceremony being concluded with the traditional narrative , & c , the lodge was regularly closed down to the first degree , after which a gentleman having been proposed
for initiation , the lodge was closed and adjourned to Michaelmas Day . The brethren then assembled at the banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , interspersed with songs by Br . j . Johnson , Palmer , and Healey , and the brethren finally separated after a very pleasant reunion .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter , No . 1051 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 15 th instant , at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaaim . There were were present : Comps . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., P Z ., as M . E . Z . ; William Hall , L . R . C . P , II . ; N . G . Mercer , M . D ., J . ; J . L . Whhnpray , li . ; W . Hall , as N . ; Edmund Simpson , P . S . ; W . lleald , R . Taylor , and J .
Watson . 1 he chapter was opened 111 due form , minutes read , confirmed , and signed by the Principals , and other business transacted . There being a vacancy for an Assistant Sojourner , Comp . E . Simpson , P . S ., nominated Comp . lleald for that office , and he was duly invested by the M . E . Z . The chapter was then resolved into a preceptory of instruction , under the direction of Comp . Dr . Moore , after which it was closed in due form .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
Kent Lodge . —This old time-immemorial lodge held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday , May gth ., at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street , E . G ., when were present : Bros . F . J . Cox , W . M . ; W . Stone , S . W . ; S .
Rosenthal , J . W . ; D . Shaboe , Chap . ; J . II . Wynn , Treas . ; Marfleet , Dewar , Tustin , and II . W . Binckes . The lodge was then duly opened , and Bro . C . I . Paton , a Scotch Mark Master , was then obligated under the English Constitution . Iiro . L . Spiebnan , of Craft Lodge No . 435 , being in attendance , was balloted for , and regularly
Mark Masonry.
advanced to this interesting degree . The . W . Prro . T . Meggy , P . G . M . O ., then proceeded to the installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . W . Stone , who was in due form invested and inducted into the chair . The brethren having been re-admitted , the W . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . S . Rosenthal , S . W . ; Ii . W . Chadwick , J . W . ; H . Marfleet , M . O . ; J . Gower ,
S . O . ; S . C . Hadley , J . O . ; W . Roebuck , S . D . ; Wm . Dewar , J . D . ; J . H . Wynne , Treas . ; Ii . W . Binckes , Sec . ; L . Spiebnan , I . G . ; and Gilchrist , Tyler . The W . M . then re-appointed Bro . Rev . D . Shaboe as Chap . Nothing further offering for ths good of Mark Masonry ,
the lodge was then closed in due form until the second Wednesday in August . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . C . Gosden , which gave universal satisfaction , and after . 1 few hours of harmony and brotherly love , a must pleasant evening was brought to a close .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . IrswiCII . — Royal Phinta ^ e . nct Encampment . — The members of this conclave met at their field of encampment at lhe Masonic Hall , on the evening of Ascension
Day . The minutes of the last conclave having been confinned , Sir Kt . J . II . Townsend , Captain of Lines of the province of Suffolk and Cambridge , was installed Eminent Commander fur the ensuing vear , the ceremony liavinsr
been performed by Sir Kt . Rev . Ii . N . Sanderson , 30 ° , Prov . D . G . Commander ofthe united provinces of Suffolk and Cambridge . The Sir Knights were honoured on this occasion by the presence ofthe highly-respected Prov . G . Commander Captain N . G . Philips , 33 ° . The newlyinstalled E . C . havirg appointed his officers , the encampment was closed in ancient form .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
The fifteen sections were worked on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , held at Bro . Forstcr ' s , Railway Tavern , London-street , E . C . We have never yet had the pleasure of recording a more successful mceliii ' . . Bro . Verry occupied the chair ; Bros . Gottheil , P . M . ; ' Barnes , S . W . ; Hogard , J . W . ; Atkins , I . G . ; C . C . Taylor , Treas . ; Felton , Hon . Sec ; Austin , Saunders , Clarke , ' Yche , Salmonese , Batly , Ilarficld ,
Constable , Berry , Ross , Ricnardson , Goldberg , Benjamin , Soldini , Hollington , Radford , Murphy , Partington , Johnson , Myers , Clayton , Snelling , Pinnell , Lazarus , Ducas , Genese , Bradbrook , and M ' . Davies . Afler the usual preliminaries , ihe sections were carefully and correctly worked as follows : —1 st lecture : 1 st section , Bro . Berry ; 2 nd , Bro . M . Davies ; 3 rd , Bro . Snelling ; 4 th , Bro . Berry ; Sth , Bro . Barnes ; 6 th , Bro . Gottheil ; 7 th , Bro . Saunders . 2 nd Lecture : 1 st section . Bro . Ilavfield
2 nd , Bro . Austin ; 3 rd , l > ro . Hogard ; 4 th , Bio . Barnes ; 5 th , Bro . Saunders . 3 rd Lecture : 1 st section , Bro . Gottheil ; 2 nd , Bro . lingard ; 3 rd , Bro . Berry . The lodge was then resumed to the 1 st degree , and the following brethren elect-. 1 members : Bros . Partington ( 147 ) , T . Johnson ( lor _ o ) , W . II . Mvers ( 820 ) , G . Clavton ( 1259 ) , W . Snelling ( iSo ) , I .. Pimicll ( 1076 )' . I .. Lazarus ( lisS ) ,
J . Soldini ( 2 ;) . M . Benjamin ( 27 ) , B . Ducas ( 95 ) , G . Hollington ( 933 ) , S . Genese ( iSS ) , Bradbrook ( 1259 ) , and Berry ( 554 ) . A vote of thanks to the W . M . for the admirable manner in which he had carried out lhe duties of the chair , also thai he should be elected a honorary member , was unanimously carried . Bro . Hogard was also unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . —The
W . M . having , in an able speech , thanked the brethren for their attendance , more especially those who had come miles to support him , the lodge was closed ; and this brought the evening to a very harmonious close . — Upon the above proceedings it would be entirely superfluous to make any comment—it speaks for itself—unless it be that
we consider thai Iiro . Yerry has almost arrived at the summit of his ( Masonic ) profession . lie was perfect master of the fifteen sections , as also lhe duties appertaining to the position of W . M . His urbanity in the chair , as well as in his private capacity , gains for him many friends , to which the fullness of the room ( not a seat vacant ) fully testifies .
FREEMASONRY IN CORNWALL . —Bro . W . J . Hughan , the Prov . Grand Sec . of Cornwall , who has done so much for the literature of Freemasonry , has just issued a valuable little Directory for the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall . It contains a
list ofthe 24 lodges of the province , the days on which , and the towns in which , they meet , an account of the annual meetings and festivals of the P . G . Lodge of Cornwall , a list of the officcts of the P . G . Lodge , and a list of the past and present
officers and members ofthe P . G . Lodge . Appended to this useful little work is an analysis of returns for 1 S 69-70 , from which it appears that there were 89 initiations in 1 S 69 nnd 107 in 1 S 70 ; 24 joining
members in 1 S 69 and 27 in 1 S 70 ; total , S 34 in 1 S 69 and S 6 9 in 1879 . In 1 S 6 9 there were 173 Past Masters , and in 1 S 70 , 1 S 9 . To those who want information of the personnel of the different ; lodges , this will be a valuable text book .
"The Fair Sex and Adoptive Masonry" ( Art . 7 ) , and " The Number Seven , " were received too late for insertion this week .