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and then , upon the motion of Bro . Pownall , LP . AL , two important alterations were made in the rules of the lodge , one giving admission to pensioned non-commissioned officers , who had during service held the rank of sergeant , or staff sergeants in the army and who had retired with a permanent allowance . Bro . Pownall , in his usual clear and lucid manner explained that it was

originally intended so to frame the rules , but on account of some omission they excluded all but those at present holding those ranks in the army . We need hardly say that such a salutary alteration passed unanimously , as it will admit to a home in Alasonry many a veteran brother who , after serving his Queen and country all over the world , may feel inclined to pass the rest of his days in Woolwich

or the surrounding district . After several propositions for joining members and initiates , the lotlge was duly closed , and the brethren assembled for refreshment , thc pleasure of which is at this lodge much enhancetl by the excellent harmony of our military brethren , and the courteous service of Bros . Welding and Wright , the Wine Stewards , who seemed devoted to their office in attending to the wants of

the brethren . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were eloquently put by the W . AL , and responded to as British soldiers should respond to their bcloveti " Queen an 1 Craft , " and Right Royal antl Brotherly Prince , our noble " Grand Alaster . " The Provincial toasts were coupled with thc name of Bro . Coupland , whose reply was received with genuine enthusiasm , as it deserved , antl the toast of

the W . AL , given by Bro . Pownall , rarely stirred the hearts of all present , and well and worthily deserved was the reception of Bto , Weston ' s name , who in his usual feeling and terse manner replied , taking no praise to himself , but rather attributing , not only the very existence of the lodge , but its subsequent prosperity , to the efforts ot his colleagues , especially Bro . Pownall ; a sentiment which

met with loud cries of " No , no , " but which nevertheless showed how much the merits of our Bro . LP . AL affected the worthy W . M . He however trusted that thc lodge was now founded upon the sure foundation of " Brotherly . Love , Relief and Truth . " After " The Health of the Initiate " had been proposed , and modestly responded to , " The Visitors " were honoured , and at the request of the W . AI .

Bros . Day , Goddard , C . Jolly , deal , Keen , anil Forres ' er responded on behalf of their respective lodges . In giving " The Past Alasters , " the W . AL said they were l'ke councillors of whom it was well to take advice in all matters , and proud might any lodge be of such Past Alasters as they had . When his day came to be among them , might hc be as well worthy their respect and esteem as those whose

health he now had the honour of proposing . Bro . Pownall said , in reply , that he was fully aware of the kind feeling that actuated them in the hearty reception of the toast . It was a proutl position to be in , more particularly in a lodge like the present one , where truth , honour , antl loyalty prevailed , not only as good Alasons , but as faithful servants of Her Gracious Majesty , antl hc hoped

to see every officer prc ? cnt some day achieve that position . He felt proud to be thc medium of introducing to the lodge , by the alteration hc had that evening , by their kind assistance , made in their rules , those who had deserved well of their country in its service , antl one brother , who they had received notice of to-night as a joining member was a veteran whose breast

was decorated with medals , won in hard service , and who he felt sure would be a credit and nn honour to thc lotlge . Hc felt proutl to see Bro . Coupland sitting by his side as his colleague ; he was especially proutl of him , he was not only an honour to them , but his large experience in Masonry , and great influence in the province , would give them a greater eclat that ever among thc lotlge of thc district ,

and at thc same time aid them onward in the course they had carved out for themselves in their path to thc highest goal of Freemasonry , and its noble purposes . For himself , he trusted he might long be spared to be with them , and by his conduct long to live in their affectionate regard , and remembrance . " The Health of thc Officers " followed , and Bro . Spinks neatly and effectively responded , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded thc business o [ the

evening . MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 6 th inst ., in thc Masonic Hall , Edward-street . There was a good attendance . Bro . Dr . Aloore , P . AL , P . G . S . B . of E ., occupied the chair of K S ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . ( Bro . Capt . Garnett ) , the LP . AL ' s chair

being filled by Bro . Longman , P . AI . 1051 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , aiitl the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Schofield hating given proof of his proficiency as an Entered Apprentice was entrusted and retired , and the lotlge having been raised to the Second Degree , he was re-admitted , when the degree of F . C . was conferred upon him by the acting W . AL , the working tools being presented by

Bro . Duff , S . W . The lodge then resumed in the First Degree , when Air . William Washington , for whom an unanimous ballot hatl been previously recorded , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , thc working of the degree being gone through by Bro . Longman , and the working tools presentetl by Bro . T . Longmire , J . W . The lotlge was subsequently closed with thc formalities of thc Craft .

HAMPTON "WICK .. — Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —An emergency meeting of this new but prosperous lodge was held at the White Hart on Alonday , the t ; th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Aliddlesex , & c , W . AL ; 3 . Sharp , P . M . 84 , & c ,

S . W . ; Bond , P . AL ; Dobie , J . W . ; Nuthall , Treas . ; Ockenden , Sec ; Aston , S . D . ; J . Hurst , J . D ., W . AL 1312 ; and T . C . Walls , LG . Amongst thc numerous visitors were Bros . S . Hill , P . AL Canonbury ; Hobbs , P . M . Hervey ; Stearnmichz , P . AL 435 ; Kraeutler , J . W . no- *; Stearns , 141 : Green , 435 ; Bowra , 88 9 ; Beaton , 889 ;

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Hiscock , 1512 ; and Kent , A . W . S . 1512 . Alessrs . Taylor , Jackson , Pinto , and Forge having been duly initiated , Bros . Alarvin , Scott , Richer , and Featherstone were passed to the Fellow Craft Degree . Bro . Miller , 1445 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . J . Hammond , P . AI . Jordan , W . AI . elect ij 12 , having been unanimously elected an honorary member , the lodge was

closed . Upon the termination of the collation which followed the only preliminary toasts given were " The Queen and the Craft , " "The AI . W . G . AI ., " and "The R . W . P . G . M ., Colonel Burdett . " " The Health of the W . AI . " was proposed by Bro . Hill , P . AL Canonbury , who , in the course of his remarks , congratulated the lodge upon possessing a Past Provincial Grand Officer as their first Alaster . He

said that no lodge need wish for a better W . AL , as he ( Bro . William Hammond ) was thoroughly " au fait" in all Masonic tluties ; and in conclusion he felt confident that they would receive the toast with all the delight that he had in proposing it . This toast having been received with excellent " fire , " the W . AL briefly replied . "The Health of the Initiates " came next , in which the W . AI . gave the

newly-admitted brethren some vcry excellent advice and information upon the responsibilities and principles of the Alasonic brotherhood . This pledge having been duly and warmly received , thc four initiates briefly acknowledged the honour that had that evening been conferred upon them , and hoped that the confidence and Alasonic trust thus reposed in them woultl never hc misplaced or

regretted . "The Visitors " followed , and , as eacn visiting brother responded to the compliment , want of space necessarily prevents us giving their replies in detail * , but suffice it to say that they all expressed themselves highly delighted with thc" working " antl hospitality of the Wolsey Lodge . " The Health of the Officers" came next , and was acknowledged by Bro . Sharp , S . W ., for himself and colleagues .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 183 ) . — The installation and last meeting of the season of this oltl chapter was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Quccnstrect , on Tuesday , thc 10 th inst . There were present amongst others , Comps . Loewcnstaik , P . Z . acting AL E . Z . ; Elsam , H . ; Wagner , J . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; P . Robinson , S . N . ; Alander , P . S . ;

T . C . Walls , 2 nd Asst . ; Holbrook , P . Z . ; Whitley , Stewart , Davis . Thc visitors were Bros . II . Aluggcridge , P . G . S . B . ; Levy , P . Z . ; antl Blyth , P . S . Phoenix . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the acting AI . E . Z . exalted Bro . Ellbnrn , Zetland Lodge , to the Sublime Degree of the Royal Arch in a very careful manner . The installation ceremony was

then carried out in its entirety by Comp . Aluggcridge , who , although suffering from indisposition , performed the ceremony with his accustomed abilitj . The Principals installed were Bros . Elsam , Wagrcr , and Robinson , and the officers invested were Comps . Davage , S . E . ; Vlaifelt ) , Freas . ; Mander , S . N . ; Walls , P . S . ; AIoss ( by deputy ) , ist Asst . ; Stewart , 2 nd Asst . A vote of thanks was

unanimously passed to Bro . Muggeritlge for his kindness in attending to carry out thc installation ceremony . Thc resignation of three companions having been received with regret , the convocation was closed until the second Tuesday in thc month of October next , antl thc companions adjourned to an elegant banquet , which reflected great credit upon Comp . Dawkins , the caterer . 'I he cloth

not being removed until nearly eleven o ' clock the preliminary toasts were necessarily given very briefly . Comp . Aluggcridge , P . G . S . B ., replied for thc Grand Chapter . " The Health of the ALE . " was proposed by Comp . Loewcnstaik in very eulogistic terms , and having been duly acknowledged by Comp . Elsam , thc toast of " Thc

Exaltee" followed , and was neatly responded to by Comp . Ellborn . " The Visitors " drew Irom Comp . Blyth a vcry able reply . Thc remaining toasts , viz ., " The Past Principals , " " The Second and Third Principals , " " The Treasurer antl Secretary , " antl " The Officers " were proposed in quick succcs .-ion , and having been duly acknowledged , the companions separated .

MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) . — This chapter held its installation meeting on Thursday , April 12 th , at the Bridge House Hotel , Borough Highstreet , Southwaik . Present : Comps . H . A . Dubois , AI . E . Z . ; J . W . Baldwin , II . ; John Mason , J . ; T . J . Sabine , P . G . S . Aliddlesex , P . Z ., Treas . ; Frederick Walters , P . P . ist Asst . S . Aliddlesex , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . C . Alason ,

S . N . ; B . Isaacs , P . S . ; | . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . Aliddlesex , P . Z . ; E . Harris , P . Z . ; J . H . Spencer , T . W . Clark , W , Dunham , and others . Visitors : Comps . T . Kingston , W . Potter , VV . T . Lover , 17 6 . Thc chapter was opened by thc Principals antl thc Past Principals who were present . The minutcswere read and unanimously confirmed , The report of the Audit Committee shewed a good balance

in hand . Ballots proving unanimous in favour of Bros S . Barney , 15 67 ; T . Lamb , 1 * 567 ; L . Samuels , 1531 , Bro . L . Samuels was exalted into Royal Arch Alasonry Comp . W . Smeed , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Middlesex , installed Comps . J . W . Baldwin , Z ; John Alason , II . ; Jas Cattley Alason , J . The officers invested were Comps . T . J Sabine , P . Z ., Treasurer for the thinl time ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E ., for the fifteenth time ; AL D . Loewenstark ,

a . N ., tor the third lime ; B . Isaac-, for the third time ; W . A . Alaloncy , ist Asst . S . ; T . W . Adams , 2 nd Asst . S . ; VV . T . Laing , Janitor . A vole of thanks was given to Comp . W . Smeed , for thc able manner in which hc performed the ceremonies . The usual five-guinea P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . H . A . Dubois , the AI . P . Z ., for his services to thc chapter . Banquet and dessert followed . SWANSEA . — Virtue and Hope Chapter ( No . 237 ) . —On Alonday the installation of the Principals

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this chapter , which is held in the Alasonic Hall , Swa sea , took place , the ceremony being performed by g » Comp . Samuel George Homfray , P . Z ., D . P . G . M . M 0 ' mouthshire . The chapter having been opened in due form " the following were installed : —W . E . Brown , Z . j ,, ' Goodall , H . -, John Rogers , J . -, W . Michell , Treas . j R . Davies , Scribe E . ; VV . Sweeney , Scribe N . ; D . C . Jones '

P . S . ; and G . Bullcrwell , 5 . Kx . Comp . Goodall Wai absent from severe illness . It was also intended to present the retiring AI . E . Z ., L . Tulloch , with a P . Z . ' s jewel , but he was also absent . Bros . H . J . B . Lawrence , Royal Clarence Lodge , 68 , Bristol ; Evan Roberts , and James L . Perrin , 0 [ the Caradoc Lodge , 1573 , Swansea , were balloted for and accepted . Bro . Lawrence presented himself for exaltation and dulexalted with

was y , together Bro . Dr . Alorgan who hatl been accepted at a previous chapter . Owing to the illness of Ex . Comp . Goodall the annual banquet did not take place , being postponed till the convocation * Alay . The ceremony of installation was performed with marked ability , and thanks were voted to Ex . Comp . Horn , fray for his kindness in attending from Alonmouthshire to perform it .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

IPSWICH . — Victoria Chapter , Rose Croix . —The annual ' meeting was held at the Alasonic Hall , Ipswich , on Alonday , the 9 th inst . Present : 111 . Bros . Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . AI . W . S . -jo " , Emra Holmes 31 , P . AI . W . S . ; AL Ex . Bros . Dr . Mills , M . W . S . ; VV . T . Westgate , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; and others . The minutes being reatl , 111 . Bro . Sanderson was Installed ALW . S . for

thc ensuing year . The" ballot being taken , Bro . A . J . Grimwade , P . AL , Virtue and Silence Lodge , Hadleigh , and F . Long , of the Stowmarket Lodge , were elected , and having received the subsidiary degrees , were created Knights of thc East and West , and subsequently installed Sovereign Princes , Rose Croix . Thc following were ap . pointed officers for the ensuing year : Ex . Bros , the Rev .

T . G . Beaumont , Prelate ; E . J . Robertson , ist Gen . ; VV , Clarke , 2 nd Gen . ; W . T . Westgate , Recorder ; F . Long , G . M . ; A . J . Grimwade , Captain of the Guard ; West , gate , R . ; W . Cuckon , Treas . ; G . Spalding , Janitor There being no other business before the chapter , it was closed with the third point , and the brethren retired to

the banqueting-room , where a suitable repast was served . The ALW . S . proposed " The Candidates , " who , in respending , both expressed the great pleasure they felt al being admittetl members of the Ancient and Accepted Rite . A very pleasant evening was spent , antl the brethren were loath to separate .

Supreme Grand Chapter.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .

Thc following is the agenda of business for Wednesday , 2 nd Alay , 1877 ;—The regulations for thc government , of the Supreme Grand Chapter during the time of public business to be read .

The minutes of thc last Quarterly Convocation to be read for confirmation . Installation of Principals , and appointment and investitusc of officers for the year ensuing . ' . The report of the Commitlcc of General Purposes : The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that

they have examinetl the accounts from the 17 th January , 18 77 , to the 17 th April , 1877 , both inclusive , which they find to be as follows : — To balance Grand Chapter £ V 4 6 0 „ „ Unappropriated Account 172 1 11 „ Subsequent Receipts 311 3 j

£ " -97 ' 7 4 By purchase of £ 300 Consols @ 95 J and Commission £ 288 o 0 „ Disbursements during the Quarter 204 9 10 „ Balance 425 19 1 „ ,, in Unappropriated Account ... 179 8 5

¦ £ - ° 97 " 7 * t which balances arc in the hands of Alessrs . Willis , Percival , and Co ,, Bankers of thc Grand Treasurer . The Committee have likewise to report that they have received thc following petitions : — ist . From Comps . Henry Penfold asZ , George Fleming

as H ., and George White as J ., and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Pentangle Lodge , to hc called the Pentangle Chapter , antl to meet at the Sun Hotel , Chatham , in the County of Kent . 2 nd . From Comps . Darrell II . Webb Horlock as 7 .., Charles Gordon Archer , as IL , and the Rev . George Ross ,

as J ., and nine others for a chapter to be attached to the Dunhcved Lotlge , No . 789 , Launceston , to be called " Th ' Dunhevcd Chapter , " and to meet at the Alasonic Hal ' i Launceston , in the county of Cornwall . 3 rd . From Comps . Joseph Henry Warren , as Z ., Frederick Horspool , as H ., and Benjamin Barber , as J ., ana Bruit

eleven others for a chapter to be attached to the Lodge , No . 1284 , Topsham , to be called " The Erent Chapter , '' and to meet at thc Alasonic Hall , Topsham , " the county ot Devon . 4 th . From Comps . Heibert Tritton Sankey , as t » i Charles Holthim , as II ., and John Ilemery , as J ., and

nine others for a chapter to be attached to the LTr * - * j , ' J , " duslrious Lodge , No . 31 , Canterbury , to be called " 1 " Bertha Chapter , " and to meet at the Guildhall , Canterbury , in the county of Kent . v Sth . From Comps . James Terry , as Z ., John Anthony Winsland , as IL , and Robert Griggs , as J ., and •«* " •?* * , for a chapter to be attached to the Lodge . of U »