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thc same to bc entered on the lodge minute book . Bro . L Walters , in returning thanks for this kind vote , im-. joved the opportunity by appealing as their Steward for the Boys' School , for aid to the funds of that Institution . He stated his list to be sixty guineas . Bro . C . G . Rushworth , J . W ., was elected Steward for the Benevolent in , « -6 . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation .

'flic lodge was closed . Banquet and dessert followed , lhe Ion" list of visitors included Bros . II . Kecble , P . M ., 1275-„ , ' James Robins , 452 ; J . C . Allen , 4 ; Major Shadwell Clarke , P . M ., 1383 , & c . ; George Clarke , P . P . G . S . W . Devon , P . M ., 263 ; A . Stead , 1297 ; H . Young , P . G . S ., ]> M ., 6 o , & c . eVc , NEWTON ABBOT . —MOUSING STAB L ODGE ( NO

,, 06 ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Masonic Room 0 n Monday , the 12 th July . The chair was taken by Bro . Francis J . Pratt , VV . M ., who was supported by the follower brethren : —VV . E . Lamble , I . P . M . -, W . R . King , acting S \ V . ; T . B . Pumell , J . W . ; J . J . Drake , P . M ., Treas . ; \ Vm . Uglow , Sec . ; W . L . Pope , D . D . Chaplain , P . P . G . C . ; \ V . B . Venning , Steward ; James Barkell , I . G . ; A . 'Williams ,

\ Vm . Taylor , J . Weeks , Tyler . Visitors : —Bros . Thomas Taylor , P . M . 318 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Stroud Short , P . M . 1443 . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . Proposed hy Bro . J . J . Drake , P . M ., and seconded by the W . M ., lhat Bin . William Lamble , P . M ., bc requested to act again as Almoner of the lodge for the year ensuing . Proposed hy Bro . J . J . Drake , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . VV . E .

Limbic , I . P . M ., that the VV . M . be appointed to act as representative of the lodge at the Committee of Petitions . In pursuance of notice , a motion given by Bro . J . J . Drake , P . M ., which was supported by theW . M ., the sum of ten iruincas was agreed to be given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Orphan Boys . Several minor matters were discussed , which terminated the business . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form with solemn prayer .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

HAMPTON . —LEBANON CIIAI-TEH ( NO . 1326 ) . —The election and installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Thames-street , Hampton , on Saturday , July , 17 th . The chapter was opened by Comps . F . Walters , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; S . Wickens , H . ; W . Hammond , [ . The minutes , ballots , and all the elections of officers were unanimous . Comp . VV . Smeed , P . Z ., exalted W .

Mitchell , 132 ft . He installed S . Wickens , M . E . Z ., inducted W . " Hammond , 11 . ; and H . A . Dubois , J . The officers are J . Hammond , Treas . ; F . Walters , S . E . ; E . Hopwood , S . N . ; E . Gilbert , P . S . ; Rev . P . M . Holden , First A . S . and Chaplain ; VV . Mitchell , Second A . S . ; J . Wallis , D . C . ; 11 . Potter , W . S . A ten guinea P . Z . ' s jewel

was unanimously voted from the chapter funds to Comp . J , T . Moss , I . P . Z ., for his services rendered to the chapter . Several candidates were proposed for exaltation . The chapter was closed . Banquet and dessert followed . The visitors were Comps . W . Smeed , P . Z . ; R . Watts , P . Z . ; F , Binckes , P . Z . ; J . Terry , P . Z . ; R . W . Williams , H . J . Green , and others .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

IPSWICH . —Ai . iiEiiT VICTOII LODGE . —A lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , the 12 th inst . Present—Bros . Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . G . Chap . ; C . T . Townsend , P . G . D . ; Emra Holmes , P . G . Insp . of Wks ., acting J . O . ; George Crcsswell , W . M . ; Geo . Abbott , S . VV . ; VV . CUuke , J . W . ; J . Rankin , M . O . ; E . J . Robertson , P . M ., acting S . O . ; W . T . Westgate ,

P . M ., M . C , Sec The ballot having been taken , and proving unanimous in their favour , Bros . Oliver Cromwell Diaper , of the St . Luke ' s Lodge ; J . Ernie , of the Prince of Wales ; and I Ienry Eldwards , of the British Union Lodge , were introduced under the able guidance of Bro . Westgate , and were severally obligated , and advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master , the ceremonies

being performed with great ability by Bro . Sanderson , without doubt the ablest Mason in Suffolk . The lodge having been closed , the brethren retired to supper , when one ofthe pleasantest evenings we have known was spent , interspersed is the toasts were by song and recitation , in which Bro . 'Ibbott , by the way , excelled himself as a vocalist . We have rarely heard a more beautiful tenor voice than his ,

and the rendering of " Oft in the stilly night" and the "Irish Emigrant" was really a treat . The Masons of Ipswich boast sonic very good singers—but none who can excel our talented brother . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Newly Advanced Brethren , " remarked that he understood that one of them , Bro . Edwards , was about lo emigrate to Australia , and he wished him a pleasant

voyage , and prosperity at the end of it . I he brethren all returned thanks , and spoke very highly of the ceremony "icy had gone through , and Bro . Edwards cordially expressed his acknowledgments of the W . M . ' s good wishes , 'he officers wore , for the first time , the handsome new collars , presented by several brethren , which came from 'be manufactory of Bro . George Kenning , and were very

much admiied . HAVANT . —CAHNAUVON LODGE ( No . 62 ) . —The above lodge met on Tuesday , the 20 th July last , at the 'own Hall . Bros . T . U . Price , W . M . ; J . N . Hillman , S -W . ; j . Harrison , J . W . ; H . R . Trigg , P . M ., Sec , and 1 umell , P . M . ; Clarke , and Lemmon . Bro . C . H . Liddell , was advanced to the degree of Mark Master . Bro . P . M .

"illnian then brought on his motion , of which be had given nctice at the previous lodge , "That this lodge exceedingl y regrets that the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters siould be a party to a treaty for expelling its own members who may belong to Masonic Degrees that may not be approved of b y the other parties to the treaty , " but after some "' scussion , and several of the brethren being compelled to

Mark Masonry.

leave by train , the further consideration of the matter was postponed till the next lodge meeting .

Royal Order Of Scotland.

Royal Order of Scotland .

Puov . GIIAND LODGE or LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE . The following is the complete list ofthe Provincial Grand Officers invested at the meeting 011 the 5 th July , at Manchester : — W . Romaine Callender , M . P Prov . G . Master . C . Fitzgerald Matier D . Prov . G . M . John Sutclifle Prov . G . S . W .

Thos . Perkinton ..... . Prov . G . J . VV . John Chadwick Prov . G . Sec . John Duffield ( re-elected ) Prov . G . Treas . Capt . VV . O . Walker Prov . G . S . B . Capt . J . Watson Prov . G . B . B . R . McDowell Smith Prov . G . Mar . George Higgins Prov . G . Dep . Mar

James E . Hall Prov . G . Steward Johannes Hoffgaard Prov . G . G . Two candidates were received into the Order , Bros . Lees and VV . Marwood , who were afterwards promoted to the Knighthood of R . S . Y . C . S . The ceremony was exceedingly well rendered by Bro . Matier , D . P . G . M ., and the retiring Wardens , Bros .

Brockbank and Entwisle , assisted by Bros . Smith and Hall . After the ceremony , the Knights Companions dined together under the presidency of the Prov . Grand Master . RUNCORN . —EU . ESMI . HE LODGE ( NO . 758 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Runcorn , on Wednesday , July 14 th . The officers present were Bros . Robert Rigby ,

W . M . ; Edward Aston , S . W . ; James Warburton , J . W . ; William Garnet , S . D . ; Charles Gerrard , J . D . ; J . Fothergill , P . M . ; William Wass , I . G . ; George Purver , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form at 6 . 30 , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed , when the W . M . informed the members that Bro . Giles was a candidate for being raised , who , after

giving satisfactory proofs of his efficiency 111 the former degrees , was entrusted and retired . During his absence the lodge was opened in the Thir . i Degree , after which Bro . Giles was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in a manner reflecting the highest possible credit ou the W . M . The working tools , as well as the tracing board , were also lucidly explained by him , and the charge

delivered with effect and impression . The lodge was lowered lo the First Degree , when the W . M . informed the brethren that Mr . Couth was a candidate for initiation . The ballot was taken and was unanimously accepted . The ceremony was performed with the usual ability . Other important business being done , tbe lodge closed at 9 o ' clock .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

LIVERPOOL . —WALTON CONCLAVE ( NO . 97 ) . —The regular meeting of this conclave was held in St . Lawrence's School-room , Kirkdale , on Monday , the 12 th inst . The conclave was opened in imperial and solemn form by Em . Sir Knt . Jesse Banning , M . P . S . The minutes of the last convocation being read and confirmed , the ballot was then taken for Bro . Walter Milner , which proving in his

favour , and he being presented , was duly installed as a Knight of this illustrious Order . Em . Sir Knt . the Rev . T . VV . Richardson , V . E ., was unanimously elected as M . P . S . ; Sir Knt . VV . Quayle , as V . E . ; and Em . Sir Knt . J . C . Lunt , P . S ., as Treasurer for the ensuing year . The M . P . S . then , on behalf of the conclave , presented an elegant Past Sovereign ' s jewel to Em . Sir Knt . J . C . Lunt , as a

testimonial of their esteem , and for his untiring energy and zeal for the welfare of the conclave . The conclave was then closed , and a sanctuary of the K . H . S . was solemnly opened by the Right Rev . Prelate , Em . Sir Knt . Jesse Banning , Prov . Grand G . S . V ., West Lancashire ; Em . Sir Knt . J . C . Lunt , Prov . Grand T . B ., W . L ., Prior ; Sir Knt . Quayle , Pro . Grand II ., Senl ; Sir Knt . Rev . Dr . Hyde ,

Sub . P . ; Sir Knt . Hanmer , C . of Gds . The following approved candidates being in attendance , were duly received as Knights of this most interesting degree , the ceremonies being most efficiently rendered by the several officers—Sir Knts . Henry Gribbin , John Armstrong , Walter Milner , and Michael Williamson—they being the first candidates admitted since the Patriarchal Council of the Order visited this province .

Scotland.

Scotland .

PERTH DISTRICT GRAND LODGE ( EAST ) . By appointment with Lord Kinnaird , a deputation from Scoon and Perth No . 3 , St . Andrew's No . 74 , and Royal Arch No . 122 , met his lordship , who is Grand Master of the district , at the Salutation Ilotel , on the 1 st inst ., to consult as to the propriety of resuscitating the lodge , which

has been 111 abeyance for several years . Some supervision by officers appointed for that purpose , in order to revise the work of the various lodges , and to stimulate officers of lodges to a better style of work , was felt for a long time to be much needed . The following officers were nominated by the R . W . Grand Master . Bros . Morrison , of Muric , Depute G . M . ; Dr . Wm . Cowen , of Perth , Substitute G . M . ;

Rev . Bro . Carmichael , of Perth , G . Chaplain ; Sir P . Murray Thriepland , of Fingusk , S . G . W . ; Colonel Williamson , of Lawers , J . G . W . ; Bro . R . Mitchell , of Perth , Secretary . It was intimated to the brethren by the R . W . G . M ., that as soon as he had heard from several of those so nominated of their acceptance of office , he would summon the lodge together to elect the remaining officers and transact oth « business . The brethren then separated .

Scotland.

PERTH . —SCOON AND PERTH ( NO . 3 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at their hall , in the High-street , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at 8 p . m ., the R . W . M ., Bro . Chalmers , presiding . Mr . Cockerell , commercial traveller , who was proposed and approved in open lodge , was prepared as a candidate for the First Degree . The R . W . M . then asked Bro . Dr . VV . Cowan to take the

chair and confer the Entered Apprentice Degree upon the candidate . This Bro . Cowan did in a very impressive and effective manner . There being no further business the lodge was closed in peace and harmony by the R . W . M . at 9 . 40 p . m . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . MUNRO ( NO . 27 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge took place in the Alasonic

Hall , situated at 213 , Buchanan-street , on the 14 II 1 inst ., at eight o ' clock . Bro . D . Butler , R . W . M ., took the chair , supported by his Wardens and other office-bearers . The attendance of members and visiting brethren was exceedingly good . The minutes of the previous meeting were postponed till the next meeting , on account of the absence of the Secretary . Two applications for admittance

into Freemasonry were read , one from Mr , John McEwin , jun ., proposed by Bro . John Scott , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . McEwin , sen . ; the other from Mr . Kyle , proposed by Bro . R . Paton , seconded by Bro . John Scott . The R . W . M . said he thought the well-kno , vn names of the proposers and seconders of the candidates was a sufficient guarantee of the character of the gentlemen proposed as

candidates ; if , therefore , it was agreeable to the members of the lodge , he would in this case dispense with the delay of the ballot . Tnis was unanimously agreed to . The R . W . M . paid a high compliment to Bro . McEwin , as a brother who had done good service to Masomy , whose son was one of the candidates for admittance into F ' recmasonry that night . To join St . Mungo Lodge was his own desire , and his

father , of whom he was now speaking , had gratified his desire by introducing him to them . He had for some time back been expecting to have a visit from Bro . McEwin , and as he was with them to-night , he took the opportunity of proposing him as an honorary member of St . Mungo Lodge , in recognition of his services to the Craft . This was supported by the S . W ., who also spoke in high terms

of Bro . McEwin ' s usefulness . This was received with great pleasure by the members of the lodge , Bro . McEwin stepping to the altar and receiving the usual obligation from Bro . Bain , P . M ., Lodge Union and Crown , who officiated for the R . W . M . The candidates were then prepared , and received the First Degree , Bro . John Scott , P . M ., officiating in a clear and impressive manner . There being no further

business beforelhe lodge , and the night being but " young " as yet , the lodge was called from labour to refreshment , whenjan exceedingly pleasant . lime was spent , amidst song , sentiment , and compliment , after which the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . PERTH . —ST . ANDHEW ' LODGE ( NO . 74 ) . —This lodge held its regular monthly meeting in the Royal George

Hotel , on the evening of Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at 8 p . m . After the transaction ot the usual monthly business , the R . W . P . M ., Bro . John Young , who held the Hiram , formed a lodge of instruction . A candidate was prepared , and the Entered Apprentice Degree was given by the R . W . P . M ., who was very well supported by his officers , who did their share of the work in a most creditable manner . The officers

and members of this lodge have taken in hand in a most enthusiastic manner the work of instruction . It is intended that this work shall be " carried out in a systematic manner , with all the degrees of Craft Masonry , and if this is done perseveringly and . persistently there can be no reason to doubt , from the manner in which the first attempt at this has been affected , that the lodge will in a short

time be second to none m Perth or even m Scotland . After labour the lodge was called to refreshment , when a few pleasant minutes were spent in general conversation . The lodge was then called again to labour , and closed in peace and harmony at 10 . 30 p . m . PERTH . —ROYAL ABCII LODGE ( No . 122 ) . —Festival of St . John . —The brethren of this lodge , to the number of

about forty , met in their hall on the 24 th ult ., to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Baptist . Bro . George Hutton , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . H . Thompson , P . M . ; James McDuff , Depute Master ; David Morrison , Substitute Master ; and the Chaplain of the Lodge ( the Rev . David Winter , M . A . ) . After the brethren had partaken of an elegant repast the lodge was duly

opened , and the ceremony of affiliating a visiting brother having been gone through , the brethren were called from labour to refreshment , when several toasts were drunk . In the course of the evening the Chaplain delivered an eloquent address on " Brotherly Help . " The evening ' s entertainment was much enhanced by the rendering of some fine songs by Bros . J . Thompson , Menzies ,

Connacher , & c . A recitation by Sergeant Major Davidson was also much admired . Altogether , a very happy evening was spent . The viands and liquors were supplied by Bro . R . Wilson , of the Restaurant , St . John-street , and were worthy of the fame of that well-known establishment . GLASGOW . —LODGE SCOTIA ( No . 178 ) met in the Masonic Hall , 170 , Buchanan-street , on the 14 th inst ., for the

dispatch of business . In the absence of the R . W . M ., Bro . Joseph Singleton , Bro . Mathison , P . M ., took the chair , assisted by the Wardens and other office-bearers . There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren present . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . There were two gentlemen proposed for initiation into Freemasonry . The first , Mr . M . Sweeney ,

proposed by Bro . R . Sweeney , and seconded by Bro . J . Mathison , P . M . ; the second , Mr . James Aitken , proposed by Bro . Kellen , seconded by Bro . Singleton . The ballot was found clear , and they received the First Degree , Bro . I . Mathison , P . M ., officiating . The subject of new clothing for the lodge was then taken up . Samples of office-bearers ' and ordinary clothing , & c , were shown from the establishment of Bro . George Kenning , which were much admired .