Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

lodge was closed , and a Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners opened by Bro . the Rev . P . H . Newnham , P . CR . ; T . W . Coplin , J . ; and J . M . Curters , S . ; and they having duly con sec ruled

the lodge , Bros . Col . Elliott , R . H . Rae , J . S . Bayly , T . Lemon , Monkhouse , Lester , Moon , Coates , and Rogers elevated to the degree of Royal Ark Mariners . Bro . Coffin was then installed as W . C . N ., and he therefore appointed

his officers as follows : Bros , the Rev . P . H Newnham , I . P . C . N . ; J . E . Curteis , J . ; Col

Elliott , S . Bayly , Treas . ; Rae , Sec . ; Monk house , S . D . ; Lester , J . D . ; and Rogers , Warder A vote of thanks having been passed to Bro Newnham for the manner in which he had per

formed the duties of presiding officer , and to Bro . Coffin and Curteis for their exertions in forming the lodge , and a code of bye-laws having been passed , this , the first Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners in the province of Devon , was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

WILLIAM PRESTON CHAPTER ( NO . 766 ) , was •consecrated at the City Terminus Hotel , on Saturday , the 21 st inst ., by Comp J . Hervey , G . S . E ., assisted by J . Brett and Comp . Garrod , Comp . Francis , acting as D . C . The various ceremonies of consecration and installation were

rendered in a very perfect manner . Comp . Worrell was dul y installed as M . E . Z ., Comps . Dr . Whiteman as H . ; Kain , as J . ; Garrod , Scribe E . ; Newman , Scribe N . It was proposed by the M . E . Z ., and seconded by the H ., that Comps . Hervey and Brett be re-elected honorary

members , and a vote of thanks be entered on the minutes to Comp . Francis for their able services . The chapter was then closed , after which the companions dined together , the usual toasts being proposed , and duly honoured . Comp . George Kenning supplied the furniture , jewels , & c .

RIPON . —Marquess of Ripon Chapter ( No 837 . )—An emergency convocation of this chapter was held ( in lieu of the regular monthly meeting ) at the Town Hall , Ripon , on Thursday , the 19 th inst . Present Comps . R . E . Collinson , M . E . Z . ; Colonel F . W . Ripley , H . ; J . W .

Bishop , J . ; Lieut E . Fletcher , R . N ., Scribe E . ; E . J . Crowe , P . S . ; Dr . Paley , 1 st A . S . ; Captain Paterson , Treasurer . Visitors , the Rev . T . C . Smythe , D . D . LL . D ., P . Z . ; W . J . Bech , P . Z . ; and Walter Rowley , members of Fidelit y ( Leeds ) , 289 . The chapter was opened at

4 p . m ., and after the minutes of the last convocation had been read and confirmed , dispensations from the Supreme Grand Chapter and the Prov . Grand Chapter of Yorkshire , granting permission to exalt Bro . W . Stork , Tyler of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , 837 , as a serving

companion were read . The ballot was taken and the Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , K . G ., & c , Prov . G . Supt . of West Yorkshire , and the Rev . Dr . Smyth , of Fidelity Chapter , were unanimously elected honorary members . Comp . E . J . Crowe , P . H . 279 , Past Grand Organist of

Leicester and Rutland , who was proposed and seconded at the last convocation , was elected a joining companion . Bros . S . Evans , Captain George Hearsley , T . H . Bradwell , W . Wells , W . E . M . Winn , W . Harrison , of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , S 3 7 , who were duly

proposed and seconded at the last convocation , were unanimously elected by ballot , and the first five being in attendance were exalted . The ballot having been taken , Bro . W . Stork was elected Janitor and duly exalted as a serving companion .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

STONEHOUSE . —Sincerity Lodge ( No . 35 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge of M . M . Masons was held at St . George ' s Hall , East Stonehouse , on Monday , the 5 th inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . D . Coates , P . P . M ., Supt . of Works , who was supported by Bros . Coffin ,

P . P . M . J . G . W . Devon ; J . E . Curtain , P . M . J . G . W . Devon , S . W . ; Monkhouse , as J . W . ; the Rev . J . Demon , Chaplain ; Rae , P . M ., P . P . M . G . Treasurer ; J . S . Bayly , P . M ., P . P . M . J . G . W . Devon , Secretary ; Moor , M . O . j and the Rev . P . H . Newnham , P . M . G . C Eng .

, , Prov . M . G . C ., Devon . The Right Worshipful Bro . Colonel Elliot , D . P . G . M . M . Devon , was then received and saluted according to ancient custom . The minutes of the meeting , held in December last , was read and unanimously confirmed . A letter having been read from the

only candidate for advancement , expressing his regret at not being able to attend , the W . M . rose to state that it was with feelings of profound sorrow that he had to announce the fact that the present was the last occasion he was likel y to preside over the lod ge for a considerable period ,

as he had been ordered . ' to join H . M . S . "Active " for service on the Gold Coast . Bro . Curters , S . W ., proposed and Bro . Rae , P . M ., seconded , a motion expressive of the regret which they were both sure could not help being felt at

the loss , which it was trusted would only be temporary , and paid a hi gh tribute of respect to Bro . Eoates for his zeal and assiduity in all Masonic work . The W . M . having responded , a candidate for advancement proposed , and the

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

EAST STONEHOUSE , DEVON . —Sincerity Conclave ( No . 112 . —The first meeting of the Conclave was held on the 5 th January , Sir Knight J . W . Coffin , M . P . S . ; Sir Knight J . Edward Curteis , Viceroy , E . There was also present Sir Knight the Rev . P . H . Newnham ; F . S .

Bayly , A . Leigh , and Royer . The ceremony of consecration and dedication was then admirabl y performed by Sir Knight Coffin , who had travelled from London for that purpose , and he subsequently consecrated Sir Knight Newnham , whom he placed in the chair of Viceroy , and

Sir Kni ght Curteis having been duly enthroned as the M . P . S . of the Conclave , Bros . Dr . J . B . Kerswill and J . Secombe , were installed and proclaimed Knight of the Order . The following Sir Knights were then appointed to the offices attached to their names—Sir Kni ghts J . S . Bayly ,

S . G . and Treas . ; Leigh , J . G . and Recorder ; Colonel Elliot , H . P . ; W . B . Kerswill , Prefect ; Seacombe , S . B . ; and J . Royer , Sentinel . Sir Knight Newnham then proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Knights Coffin and Curteis for the trouble they had taken in forming the Conclave , and for

their kindness in presenting to it the Warrant of Constitution handsomel y framed . Sir Knight Coffin in returning thanks said that Sir Knight Curteis was mainly instrumental in founding the Conclave , which he trusted , and had every reason

to believe , would prosper under his guidance . Sir Kight Curteis having also replied , the Conclave was then closed , letters of regret at nonability to attend having been read from Sir Knights Irwin , Hughan , and others .

Scotland.

Scotland .

The Scotia Lodge ( No . 178 ) was visited from the Provincial Lodge on Wednesday , the nth inst ., when the acting P . G . M . congratulated them on the excellent working of the lodge . The R . W . M ., Bro . Miller , briefly acknowledged the compliment , and tendered the thanks of the

lodge to the deputation . Thereafter five candidates were initiated into the Order , and as the evening was advanced , and a great deal of work on hand , the lodge adjourned to hold an emergency meeting on the following night , when

Bro . Cunningham , R . W . M . of 347 , conferred the first degree on five candidates , and Bro . Robert Mitchell , P . M . 332 , raised seven brethren , six for this lodge , and one for his own . All the ceremonies were well wrought .

GLASGOW . —St . Mark ' s Lodge ( No . 102 ) . — This lodge held its usual meeting on the 9 th inst ., in their own hall , 213 Buchanan-street ., Bro . J . F . Mitchell , R . W . M ., in the chair . Bro . B . Herman , S . W . ; A Neville , J . W . There was

a large attendance of members , as it was the night appointed for the Provincial Visitation . The Deputation was received with the usual honours . It consisted of the following brethren . —Bros . F . A . Barrow , D . P . G . M . ; A . Mc . Taggart , M . A ..

P . G . S . ; J . Walker , P . G . T . ; T . Halket , P . G . ; J . Balfour , P . G . D . of C . ; J . Bain , P . G . B . B . ; R . Robb , P . G . M ; J . Gilles , P . G . S . B . ; W . Phillips , P . G . I . G . ; J . Collison , P . G . D . C . The P . G . Sec . reported that he had examined the

Scotland.

books , and found them well kept and perfectly correct . The Acting P . G . M . said it afforded the Provincial Grand Lodge great satisfaction to commence the series of visitations for the year , under such favourable auspices , but the St . Mark's had always maintained a good name in

the Province , and he felt sure that under their present Master they would not retrograde , but rather they would continue to carry out all those virtues that constitute good and worthy Masons . GLASGOW . —St . Amtiew ' s Chapter ( No . 69 ) met on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., Comp . T . D .

Humphries , Z . ; D . Campbell , H . ; G . Heron , J . At the request of the Z ., Comp . Wheeler , H . 73 , conferred the Mark degree on two brethren , and also that of Most Excellent Master . Comp . J . Campbell , Z ., of 1 , 52 , Shettleston , then exalted the same two brethren , G . W . Wheeler

acting as First Sojourner . GLASGOW . —Glasgow Chapter ( No . 51 ) met on Thursday , 19 th inst ., in St . J ohn ' s Hall , in consequence of the death of their old and much respected Janitor , James Pollock , who had resided in their own hall . The chair was taken

by Comp . J . Miller , Z . ; assisted by T . Brownhe , H . ; Wm , Bell , J . ; James Loutitt , Scribe E . ; G . W . Wheeler , acting First S . ; H . Hendry , Second S . ; C . Gardner , Third S . It having been announced that a deputation from the Provincial Grand Chapter , would visit the chapter

on this [ occasion , they were received in due form . It consisted of Comps . F . A . Barrow , Provincial Grand Superintendent ; W . Smith , P . G . H . ; A . Mc . Taggart , P . G . Scribe E . ; T , Halket , P . G . T ; James Balfour , P . G . I ' irst S . G . B . Adams , P . G . Third S . ; and G . McDonald ;

P . G . S . B . The P . G . Superintendent said it gave , them great pleasure to commence their visitations for the season with the oldest Chapter , and as they had only just received their books ; he hoped to meet them again to inspect them in the meantime . From what he knew of Comp . Miller , in

the Craft a zealous worker , he had no doubt that in his new position , as Z . of 50 , he would equally distinguish himself . Comp . Miller said , though new to the work , he hoped to be soon able to master it , especially as he had the support of so many kind friends . Five brethren were then

introduced and advanced to the degree of Mark Master . The Z . proposed that the thanks of the Chapter be recorded in the minutes to the Principals of the other Chapter , who assisted the work not only on this , but also on other occasions , namely—to J . Duthie , P . Z . 67 ; G . W .

Wheeler , H . 73 ; T . Halket , Z . 113 , and J . O . Park , Z . 122 . These Comps . expressed their pleasure in being able to be serviceable to No . 50 , or any other Chapter in the Province . GLASGOW . —St . Rollox Chapter ( No . 144 ) met on the 13 th inst . to receive the P . G .

Chapter , Comps . Robert Bell , Z . ; J . McLeish , H . ; J . Duthies , acting J . ; J O . Park , Z . 122 , First S . ; G . W . Wheeler , H . 73 , Second S . ; J . Armand , Third S . The deputation consisted of F . A . Barrow , Grand Superintendent ; A . McTaggart , M . A ., P . G . S . E . ; J . Halket ,

P . G . T . ; J . Balfour , P . G ., First S- - ; and G . B . Adams , P . G . Third S . The P . G . S . E . reported that he had found the books admirably kept , and having had the pleasure of knowing Comp . Bell for nearly fourteen years , he could testify to his good qualities both as a man and a

Mason , and he felt sure that as long as he was at the head , the chapter would flourish . The Most excellent Z ., Comp . R . Bell , then rose and said : Most excellent Grand Superintendent , and excellent Grand Officers , We , the Companions of St . Rollox , No 144 , desire to

welcome you with true Masonic greeting ; we are proud to see that the infant chapter has been one of the first to engage your attention , we cannot boast like Chapter 50 , that you visited last night , of a lengthened existence , we are only some eight months old , but we are not , nor will

be , behind , the oldest chapter in the province in our devotion to you . I believe your personal visitations are indisputably necessary for our Masonic growth . 1 am certain that Masonry in Glasgow has increased an hundred fold , since

the lodges and chapters have been visited periodically . It was the want of proper communication between the root and the branches that has been the bane of Masonry in Scotland in days gone by . No wonder there are