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for the last year , when a few activeJBrethren commenced a canvass in their immediate locality , and obtained several subscriptions . The report and circular issued recently on behalf of the schools have again awakened the attention of the Yorkshire Brethren , and the prevailing opinion seems to be that an effort might be made through the whole country on behalf of the Boys- School , to place ^ it on an . equal footing with the Girls' School in point of accommodation for inmates . It
appears some , £ 2000 would require to be raised to effect this object , and the Yorkshire Brethren will not be behindhand in this laudable work . Notice has already been given that at the next Prov . G . Lodge , to be held at Sheffield , on 6 th Oct ., the subject will be brought forward for consideration . The Lodge of Harmony , Nb 7342 , Huddersfleld ( one of the most influential of the Province , and which engaged most heartily in the canvass for subscriptions ) , has passed the . following resolution in reference to the report and circular as to the Masonic Schools , issued by Bros .
Lyall , Bineks , and Symonds . — " That in the opinion of this Lodge , the Boys ' School is the institution which most requires an immediate effort on the part of the Brethren . " " That this Lodge prefers the scheme of provincial committees to that of corresponding secretaries . " " That inasmuch as notice has been given , that at the next Prov . G . Lodge for this province , to be held at Sheffield in October , the subject of the Masonic charities will be brought forward for consideration , this Lodge considers it desirable that a deputation should attend from London on that occasion . "
Royal Arch.
EOYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS . South Shields . —Chapter Saint Hilda ( No . 292 ) . —The Companions of this Chapter held an emergency convocation , the first since the consecration of the Chapter , on Wednesday evening , the 22 nd ult ., Comps . R . B . Ridley , in his capacity as Z . ; Geo . Potts , as H . ; John Toshach , as J . ( two ex-mayors of the borough ); assisted by Comps . H . Hewison , E . ; J . N . Buckland , P . S . ; Franklin and Stockdale as Assist . S . ; J . J . Oliver , N . ; and Evans , Janitor ; Comp . J . G . Tulloch , E „ of the Ogle Chapter , No . 292 , North Shields , was also present , accompanied by Comp .
Dennison . Six Brethren of the Craft were exalted to the sublime degree of R . A . Masonry , the exaltation being conducted by Comp . R . B . Ridley , Z ., in a very impressive manner , ably assisted by Comps . Potts , Toshach , Hewison , Buckland , and Oliver ; the musical arrangements being confided to Comp . J . Watt , on the harmonium , which enhanced considerably f > the beauty of the ceremonies . After * the exaltations had been got through , a code of by-laws for the government of the Chapter were read and adopted . Comp . R . B . Ridley appointed Comps . J . Wat , t Organist , and J . Rod dam , Assist . Treas . ; Comp . J . N . Buckland , P . S ., nominated
as Assist . Soj . Comps . J . Hinde , and T . Stockdale , who were duly invested , and with the marked approbation of Comp . R . B . Ridley , Z . The Chapter having been closed , the Companions retired , to an excellent supper , which reflected great credit on the taste and arrangements of Bro . Carman , the worthy host . From an anxious desire on the part of a number of the Brethren of the prosperous St . Hilda Lodge , No . 292 , to be exalted to the R . A ., there is every prospect of the St . Hilda Chapter taking a conspicuous place in Arch Masonry in the province of Durham .
Wolverhampton . —St . Peter ' s Chapter ( No . 607 ) . —A meeting of this Chapter was holden at the Star and Garter , on Tuesday , Sept . 21 st . The Prov . Grand Superintendent was present , tho officers present were—Comps . Lewis , M . E . Z . ; G . Hudson , H . ; Gwynne , J . ; Harris , Treas . ; Warner , Scribe E . ; Gough , Scribe N . ( for R . Hudson , absent ) ; Pendleton , P . S . ; King , 1 st A . S . ; Stanway , 2 nd A . S . ; Jones , Janitor ; Caswell , Dir . of Cers . Bros . Owen and Fendelow were exalted to this degree * The M . E . Z , proposed Bro . Walton as a candidate for exaltation at
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Provincial
for the last year , when a few activeJBrethren commenced a canvass in their immediate locality , and obtained several subscriptions . The report and circular issued recently on behalf of the schools have again awakened the attention of the Yorkshire Brethren , and the prevailing opinion seems to be that an effort might be made through the whole country on behalf of the Boys- School , to place ^ it on an . equal footing with the Girls' School in point of accommodation for inmates . It
appears some , £ 2000 would require to be raised to effect this object , and the Yorkshire Brethren will not be behindhand in this laudable work . Notice has already been given that at the next Prov . G . Lodge , to be held at Sheffield , on 6 th Oct ., the subject will be brought forward for consideration . The Lodge of Harmony , Nb 7342 , Huddersfleld ( one of the most influential of the Province , and which engaged most heartily in the canvass for subscriptions ) , has passed the . following resolution in reference to the report and circular as to the Masonic Schools , issued by Bros .
Lyall , Bineks , and Symonds . — " That in the opinion of this Lodge , the Boys ' School is the institution which most requires an immediate effort on the part of the Brethren . " " That this Lodge prefers the scheme of provincial committees to that of corresponding secretaries . " " That inasmuch as notice has been given , that at the next Prov . G . Lodge for this province , to be held at Sheffield in October , the subject of the Masonic charities will be brought forward for consideration , this Lodge considers it desirable that a deputation should attend from London on that occasion . "
Royal Arch.
EOYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS . South Shields . —Chapter Saint Hilda ( No . 292 ) . —The Companions of this Chapter held an emergency convocation , the first since the consecration of the Chapter , on Wednesday evening , the 22 nd ult ., Comps . R . B . Ridley , in his capacity as Z . ; Geo . Potts , as H . ; John Toshach , as J . ( two ex-mayors of the borough ); assisted by Comps . H . Hewison , E . ; J . N . Buckland , P . S . ; Franklin and Stockdale as Assist . S . ; J . J . Oliver , N . ; and Evans , Janitor ; Comp . J . G . Tulloch , E „ of the Ogle Chapter , No . 292 , North Shields , was also present , accompanied by Comp .
Dennison . Six Brethren of the Craft were exalted to the sublime degree of R . A . Masonry , the exaltation being conducted by Comp . R . B . Ridley , Z ., in a very impressive manner , ably assisted by Comps . Potts , Toshach , Hewison , Buckland , and Oliver ; the musical arrangements being confided to Comp . J . Watt , on the harmonium , which enhanced considerably f > the beauty of the ceremonies . After * the exaltations had been got through , a code of by-laws for the government of the Chapter were read and adopted . Comp . R . B . Ridley appointed Comps . J . Wat , t Organist , and J . Rod dam , Assist . Treas . ; Comp . J . N . Buckland , P . S ., nominated
as Assist . Soj . Comps . J . Hinde , and T . Stockdale , who were duly invested , and with the marked approbation of Comp . R . B . Ridley , Z . The Chapter having been closed , the Companions retired , to an excellent supper , which reflected great credit on the taste and arrangements of Bro . Carman , the worthy host . From an anxious desire on the part of a number of the Brethren of the prosperous St . Hilda Lodge , No . 292 , to be exalted to the R . A ., there is every prospect of the St . Hilda Chapter taking a conspicuous place in Arch Masonry in the province of Durham .
Wolverhampton . —St . Peter ' s Chapter ( No . 607 ) . —A meeting of this Chapter was holden at the Star and Garter , on Tuesday , Sept . 21 st . The Prov . Grand Superintendent was present , tho officers present were—Comps . Lewis , M . E . Z . ; G . Hudson , H . ; Gwynne , J . ; Harris , Treas . ; Warner , Scribe E . ; Gough , Scribe N . ( for R . Hudson , absent ) ; Pendleton , P . S . ; King , 1 st A . S . ; Stanway , 2 nd A . S . ; Jones , Janitor ; Caswell , Dir . of Cers . Bros . Owen and Fendelow were exalted to this degree * The M . E . Z , proposed Bro . Walton as a candidate for exaltation at