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Bro . J . C . Farmliorough ; Bro . S . W . Ifopwood ; and Bro . Baker . The AV . M . then appointed and invested as bis officers for the year ensuing—Bro . How , S . AV , ; Rev . Bro . 0 . J . Grace , J . W . ; Bro . Thomas Horwood , Secretary ; Bro . John Williams ? , S . D . ; Bro . H . H . P . Cooper , J . D . ; and Bro . AV . J . Beauohamp , J . G . Bro . James was re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . AValker , Tyler . The AA . M . in re-investing Bro . Horwood , said , the pleasing duty devolved on him of presenting to their diligent ancl attentive Secretary , a jewel which the brethren ( at a previous meeting ) had b

y mutual and equal subscription , voted in recognition of his services . The AA ' . M . also referred to Bro . Horwood ' s retiring habits in allowing other members to precede him in office , and thus continuing his good services as Secretary . Bro . Horwooil , in acknowledging the gift said , the recognition of his services thus made was peculiarly gratifying , and he received that mark of the kindness of the brethren with the greatest pleasure . The W . M . in a brief address said he thought it would add to the benefit of the Lodge if a Royal Arch Chapter were attached to it , ancl he desired to have an expression of opinion from the members then present

upon the subject . The S . AV . said , that after giving a little consideration to the subject , lie was satisfied that the W . M . ' s wish would be accomplished . There were in the Lodge already six Royal Arch Masons ; he was himself a P . Z . ; and there was another ( Bro . Thearle ) a P . J ., and he therefore moved that the Lodge should without delay adopt measures for the establishment of a Royal Arch Chapter , The motion was seconded by the Rev . Bro . Farmborough , and carried unanimously , Tho Lodge was then closed , and adjourned till the third Monday in July . The brethren afterwards dined together , and in social harmony spent a pleasant evening ,

CHESHIRE . ArroiXTMF . STS . —iorfi / es . —AVednesday , June 8 lli , Fidelity ( 623 ) , White Hart , Flowery Field , ntG ; Thursday , illli , Mersey ( 701 ) , Angel Hotel , Birkenhead , at , 6 ; Friday , 10 th , Mersey Instruction ( 701 ) , Angel Inn , Birkenhead , at fi . Mark . —Friday , 10 th , Joppa Instruction , Angel Inn , Birkenhead , at tl . DEVONSHIRE . APPOINTMENTS . —Lodyes . —Monday , June Cth , Fidelity ( 280 ) , Three Tuns , Tiverton , at 7 . Bedford ( 351 ) , Frirato Boom , Tavistock , at 7 ; Tuesday , 7 th , St . John ' s ( S 3 ) , Masonic Hall ' , Plymouth , at 7 ; AVednesday , Bill , Fortitude ( 122 ) , Prince George Hotel , Stonriionse , at ? ' Chapter . —Monday , 7 lh , Sun ( 123 ) , Globe Hotel , Exmouth , at 5 .

DURHAM . ArroiNTMBKTS . —/ , « rf 0 M . —Monday , June Oth , AVear ( 018 ) , Lambton Arras , Chester-le-Strcet ¦ at 7 ; Union ( 0 C 7 ) , Railway Hotel , Barnard Castle , at 7 ; Tuesday , 7 th , Granby ( H 7 ) , Freemasons' Hall , Durham , at 7 ; Thursday , tlth , Palatine ( IU ) , Bridge Hotel , Bishop AVearmouth at 7 ; Hestoration ( 128 ) , Town Hall , Darlington , at 8 . ' GATI-SHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( So . 56 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodgewas held on Monday , May 23 rd , at the Grey Horse Inn , the AV . M . and all his officers being present . After a long discussiona committee was appointed to

, co-operate with the Borough Lodge , in endeavouring to devise the best means of securing a fund for the purpose of building a hall , or purchasing a house , of their own , for the brethren to meet in , and report thereon at the next meeting . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and the Lodge was closed in due form . ESSEX . AtTOixinr . XTS . —f . mfyrs . —AVednesday , June S 1 h , United ( MS ) , George Hotel Colehesler lit 7 ThursdaymhGood Fellowshi 313 White HartChelmsfordat 7

; , , p ( - ) , , , . GLOUCESTERSHIRE . AproixiMiOTS . —/ . mfye . —Tuesday , June 7 th , Sherborne ( 1001 ) , George Hotel , Stroud , at 51 , Chapter . —V \ cdnesday , Sth , Unanimity ( 0 " ) , Freemasons' Hall , Cheltenham . HAMPSHIRE . Appoi . \ 'Tirasis . - / . o