Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

W HITEHAVEN . —The Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The regular annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , College-street , on Friday , Oct . 23 rd , at three o ' clock in the afternoon . There was an unusually large gathering of companions .

Among those present were Comps . G . W . Kenworthy , Z . ; John Barr , H . ; Edward Fearon , T . ; W . B . Gibson , P . Z . ; John Bowes , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Dr . Henry , S . E . ; Edward Tyson , N . ; W . Sandwith , P . S . ; John Rothery , W . Cowie , Thos . Mandale , John Tickle , Geo .

Fitzgerald , Geo . Rynie , John Young , Jos . Price , G . F . Archibald , C . B . Pritilarlo , Thos . Atkinson , W . Armstrong , Thos . C . Windross , F . Trimble , and Jas . Cooper . Visitors : — W . Morsop , _ M . E . Z . No . 148 , P . P . G . P . S . West Lancashire ; Thos . Dodgson , P . Z . 995 , P . Z . P . P .

G . P . S . ; and Reuben Pearson , P . Z . No . 995 . The chapter was opened in due form , according to ancient custom , by the Principals , assisted b y the visiting Principals , when the remainder of the companions were admitted , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken

for several brethren as candidates for exaltation , and Bros . James R . Bain , Dr . Dick , and Thos . Bell Roxby being present were exalted in ample form , at the request ofthe M . E . Z ., by E . Comp . John Bowes , who also gave the mystic lecture ; the historic lecture being given by Comp . Fearon ,

J . ; and the symbolic lecture by Comp . John Barr , H . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Kenworthy , then presented Comps . Barr , Fearon , and Dr . Henry for the benefit of installation as Z ., H ., and K . respectively , and the ceremony was proceeded with by E . Comp . John Bowes , according to

ancient form , being assisted by Comps . & . W . Kenworthy and W . Mossop . In due time the whole of the companions were re-admitted , and the new chiefs p-oclaimed and saluted , and the benediction pronounced . After some routine business , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded

the E . Comp . Bowes for his valuable and efficient services , and ordered to be entered upon the minutes . The chapter was then closed , and the companionsadjournedto the banquet-room , where under the presidency of the newly-installed Principals , a most enjoyable evening was spent ,

enlivened by some excellent music , conducted by Comp . Cooper , Organist . After the usual loyal toasts those of a Masonic character received due attention . The M . E . Z . was proposed by Comp . Kenworthy , who spoke very highly of Comp . Barr , and said he believed a bright future

lay before Chapter 119 , for he was confident the M . E . Z . would set an example to all of fervency and zeal in Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Barr , in response , said , that as far as he could he should endeavour to discharge his new duties in an efficient manner , and that , with the assistance

of their Preceptor , Comp . Bowes , he had no doubt Chapter No . 119 would become a model of good working . Comps . Fearon and Dr . Henry endorsed the remarks of their chief . Comp . W . B . Gibson , P . Z . proposed the health of the Installing Principal , Comp . Bowes , and

referred at length [ to the impressivcness of the ceremonies they had listened to that day and to the extent of their obligations to Comp . Bowes on thataswell as on a former occasion . Comp . Bowes warmly thanked all present for their kindness , and said he had endeavoured to render their

beautiful ceremonies in an intelligible manner , and his efforts having met with their approval he was amply repaid for his trouble . He intended to watch over Chapter No . 119 till it was self-working , and he trusted the newly-installed Principals would never hesitate to call for his

services whenever they needed them . Comp . Fearon , H ,, proposed " the Visitors , " and coupled with the toast the name of their late townsman , E . Comp . W . Mossop , M . E . Z . of the Chapter of Elias Ashmole , No . 148 , Warrington . He said Comp . Mossop was admitted to light in No . 1 19 , and the position he held in West

Lancashire was a proof of his zeal and fidelity as a Mason and his conduct as a man . It gave him peculiar pleasure to meet his old friend in that room and to welcome him once again in Whitehaven . Comp . Mossop responded at some length , and reciprocated the very kind remarks of Comp . Fearon . He had done some work

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since he left Whitehaven , and the further he advanced in Masonry the more beauty he found in it . In his position of M . E . Z . of No . 148 , he was , as they were / under obligations to Comp . Bowes , and he always found him ready to render instruction and assistance whenever either was

sought or required . He wished Chapter No . 119 every possible prosperity , and he felt confident with their present officers they would soon realise their most sanguine wishes . Comp . Bowes proposed the health of the subordinate officers of the Chapter , and showed the

importance of the duties entrusted to those officers . He coupled with the toast the name of Comp , Edward Tyson , P . S ., whose family he had known for thirty years . Comp , Tyson made a most stirring speech , and declared his intention to do his best to master the duties attached to his

office , and thereby contribute to the well-being of the chapter . A few other toasts brought the proceedings to a close . LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . —The October meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday , the 2 ist inst ., at the City

Terminus Hotel . Present Comps . King , Z . ; Roberts , H . ; Newman , J . ; Fellows , S . N . ; Strickland Muggeridge , S . E . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . S . ; Chapman and Arkell , A . Sojourners ; Kenning , Treasurer ; and Gilbert Janitor ; H . Muggeridge , Yeoman ; J . Copestick ,

Newton , Storr ; Phythian , Cann , Marks , Kent . Visitors Comps . Taylor , Gompertz , Pearce , Partridge , Marsh and Harper . Three brethren presented themselves for exaltation , Bros . H . Povey , Neptune Lodge ; C . B . Cheese , Gresham Lodge ; and J . Curie , Lion and Lamb Lodge ;

the result of the ballot being unanimously in their favour they were exalted to the degree of Royal Arch Masonry , in a very masterly manner by Comp . H . Muggeridge , Z . ; Roberts , H . ; and Newman , J . ; assisted by the other officers . The next business was the election of Principals and

officers for the ensuing year , the result of the ballot being in favour of Comps . Roberts , Z . ; Newman , H . ; F . D . R . Copestick , J . ; Birdseye , S . N . ; Jones , P . S . ; S . Muggeridge , S . E . ; Kenning , Treasurer ; and Gilbert , Janitor . An

Audit Committee was then proposed , consisting of the three Principals , P . S ., Scribes , N . and E ., Fellows , Newton , and Phythian . The chapter was closed in due form . The usual banquet followed , accompanied with toasts , songs and recitations .

BEDFORD . — Bedford Chapter ( No . 540 ) . — On Wednesday , the 21 st October , 1874 , a H . R . A . Chapter was held in the Chapter Room , at seven p . m ., for the purpose installing the Principals and investing the officers for the ensuing year . The minutes of the former chapter were read and confirmed . The ceremony of installing

thc Principals was rendered in an impressive manner by Ex . Comp . W . Merrifield , ( a P . Z . of twenty years' standing ) who was ably assisted by Comps . G . Merrifield , P . Z . ; Northway , P . Z . ; and T . R . Jones , the retiring Z . The board of Principal being closed , the Z . invested the officers for the ensuing year .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

DEVONPORT . —Friendship Lodge ( No . 16 ) . — The members of this lodge held a very successful meeting oa Thursday 22 nd inst ,, when Dr . Major Tanner Davy , the Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons of Devon , attended for the purpose of installing Bro . Knight as the

W . M . for the year ensuing . Tne interesting ceremony * was very ably performed by the P . G . M . in the presence of a large number of brethren , including many visitors from other lodges in the three towns , and the W . M . afterwards appointed his officers as follows : —Bros .

Price , S . W . ; Cochrane , J . W . ; Murch , S . D . ; Elphinstone , Treasurer ; Swanborough , M . O . ; Jeffery , S . O . ; Ward , J . O . ; and Bening , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was given to the P . G . M for having come so great a distance

expressly to instal the W . M ., and after the business of the lodge was terminated , the brethren partook of their annual banquet , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The health of the P . G . M . was drunk with great cordiality , and reference was made to the extreme

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popularity of the R . W . brother amongst all Devonshire Masons . In responding to the toast Bro . Davy made a humorous , but at the same time very instructive , speech , and addressing himself to the officers of the lodge he gave them some excellent advice as to the duties

which devolved upon them as Mark Masons Altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

PRESTON . —Prince of Peace Preceptory . —The regular meeting of this Preceptory was held on Monday evening , the 19 th inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Bull Hotel , Preston . The eminent Preceptor , Captain A . H . H . Whitehead , occup ied the principal chair , and was supported by

the following Knights Companions : —Lieut .-Colonel Birchall , Prov . Constable ; John Worsley , Constable ; Lieut . Airey , Marshal ; James Worsley , P . E . C ., Expert ; Dr . J . D . Moore , P . E . C . ; J . Galloway , P . E . C ., Treasurer ; W . W . Cottarn , Registrar ; Jos Harding , Captain of

Lines ) , Jtc . The Preceptory was opened by the Preceptor , the muster-roll called , and other busi ness transacted . A memorial to the V . H . and E . Great Prior as to the recent changes in the Order was discussed ; this chiefly objected to the fact of the word " Masonic " being omitted

in the designation of the Order , according to the existing regulations , the abolition of Past Rank , and the alteration of the titles of the officers and of the meetings , & c . It was resolved unanimously that the memorial submitted be signed by the Preceptor , Constable , Marshal , and Registrar , and forwarded in due course to

the Prov . Chancellor . A candidate was proposed for installation in the Preceptory , the alms collected , and the Preceptory closed in due form . The Knights Companions afterwards attended a banquet under the presidency of Sir Knt . Whitehead , when , after ample justice had been done to the good fare provided , the usual loyal and chivalric toasts were given .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . CALEDONIAN RAILWAY LODGE ( NO . 351 . ) —The meeting of this lodge on Wednesday , 2 ist inst ., was a specially interesting and unusually successful one , the feature of the evening being a presentation from the members of the lodge to P . M . A . Arrick Smith , in token

of their appreciation of his services during his Mastership , and of their esteem for him generally . Bro . James Shaw , R . W . M ., presided , and there were on the dais Bros . A . McTaggart , P . G . S . ; A . Arrick Smith , P . M ., 354 ; John Fraser , P . M . 87 ; W . II . Dunn , Secretary ;

James Balfour , P . G . D . C . ; George Weston , R . W . M . 73 ; Julius Brodt * , P . M . 360 ; W . Phillips , R . W . M . Clydesdale Ledge ; Jno . Miller , R . W . M . 87 ; and David Reid , R . W . M . 4 65 . Rarely has there been so numerous a gathering in connection with the lodge , the

attendance including brethren from various lodges in the district . The lodge having been opened in the Apprentice degree , the minutes of last meeting were read by the Secretary and approved of . The R . W . M . announced that on that night fortnight it would be necessary to

elect office-bearers for the year . The R . W . M . then inquired what time it was ; and being informed that it was high twelve , called the brethren to refreshment ; the same being supplied in abundance , and served in excellent style by the Stewards . The toast of " The Queen

and the Craft" having been duly honoured , the R . W . M . gave "The Three Grand Lodges , " ' coupled with the names of Bros , Bickerton ( 3 60 ) , and J . Thomson , Lodge Truth ( 22 ) , Belfast . The toast was acknowledged by these brethren in turn ; the latter remarking that a feature in Irish Masonry he soon hoped to see

established in Scotland was the Orphan Schools for the children of deceased brethren . The R . W . M . next gave "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " which was drunk with highest honours , and responded to by Bro . McTaggart , P . G . Secretary , who , in course of his reply , stated that not only did the Provincial : Grand Lodge occupy a very important position