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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . MOUNT ZION CHAPTER ( NO . 145 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Monday , 14 th March , at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street . Present : —Comps . R . Fanan , as M . E . Z . ; A . Pratt , H . ; and J . Ashwell , J . The minutes of the preceding chapter—when a resolution to increase the joining fee was adopted—were duly confirmed . A ballot was taken for tbe

admission of Bro . George Kenning , S . D . of No . 192 , and being unanimous in his favour , and being in attendance ,- he was received and exalted into the supreme degree . There was a good attendance of members , and , as a visitor , Comp . Augustus Greatrex , of the Cyrus Chapter . The usual pleasant banquet followed .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

DEVONSHIRE . EAST STONEHOCSE . —Loyal Prtinswick Encampment . —This Encampment of Masonic Knights Templar , met at the Masonic Hall , St . George's Hall , on Thursday , the 21-th day of March , for the purpose of installing the E . C . elect . The E . C . Sir Knight Rodd , R . > J « , G . S . B ., Prov . G . Reg ., one of the ablest Masons in the province , presided , who , after he had disposed of

the preliminary business of the day , installed his successor , Sir Knt . Mills , R . > j 4 , Prov . G . V . C ., and placed him on the throne . The ceremony was performed with that impressivenes and ability which is rarely witnessed , and for which Sir Knt . Rodd is pre-eminently qualified , and justly and deservedly celebrated . The newly-installed E . C . having been sainted in due form , then

proceeded to invest his officers , giving his reasons for his selection respectively , in most appropriate remarks to each , as they were severally called before him , which elicited the approbation of the fraters . The following are tbe appointments : —Sir Knights Rodda , ( R . t $ < , Prov . G . Chan . ) , 1 st Capt . ; Brizzi , ( R . ( J 0 , 2 nd Capt . ; Bowden , Prelate ; Clase , ( R . I & P . G . 1 st . dipt . ) , Chancellor : Dowse , ( R . _ R Past G . H . ) , Treas . : Blight ,

Registrar ; Matthews , ( Prov . G . Almoner ) , Expert ; Hill , ( Prov . G . Org . ) , 1 st Standard Bearer ; Dupre , ( Prov . G . D . C ) , 2 nd Standard Bearer ; Saddler , Almoner ; Bewes , ( R . t % t , Prov . G . Expert ) , Capt . of Lines ; Anderton , Herald . Several Royal Arch Companions were then proposed as candidates for Knighthood , after which the Encampment was closed , and the fraters proceeded to the hotel of Sir Knt . Isaac Watts , and partook of an excellent

banquet . The E . C . presided with great ability , and proposed the various toasts in that felicitous manner , which called forth repeated applause . It would be a great omission not to mention , that during the evening , a well-merited eulog ' mm was pronounced upon Sir Knt . Rodd , P . E . C ., for the distinguished ability , great urbanity , and rare Masonic knowledge displayed bhim during his year of officeand which so pre-eminently

y , qualified him for holding a high position in the Order . He was always lively , always ready , and always at his post ; no . rater ever consulted him ; but always left him highly gratified with the manner with which he had been received . Sir Knt . Rodd replied in a most feeling manner , after which the company separated , having spent a most delightful evening .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Royal Kent Encampment . —This conclave was held on Friday , March 25 th , at the field of encampment , Newgate-street , and opened by Sir Knt . C . J . Bannister , P . E . C ., in the absence of Sir Knt . Rev . Samuel Atkinson , E . G ., assisted by the officers and P . E . C's . Coinp . R . J . Banning , M . D ., was installed a member of this illustrious Order , by the Acting B . C ., in his usual earnest and impressive manner , Sir Knt . H .

Knights Templar.

Hotham , acting as Expert . This being the day to install the E . C . Elect , Sir Knt . E . S . Switbenb . mk , was presented by Sir-Knt . Punshon , P . E . C ., after being advanced under au arch of steel to the acting E . G ., who duly placed him on the throne , with the beautiful ceremony of the Order , and after being duly proclaimed , the Almoner collected the offerings , which were laid aside for charity . Five pounds was voted to the Boys' School from the funds . The rest of the business over , the conclave

was closed in solemn form . The banquet was held in the hall , which is profusely ornamented with the arms , shields , banners , and crests of the Sir Knights which have been made in the encampment from time immemorial , and was presided over by Sir Knt . Swithenbank , E . G ., supported on his right by Sir Knts .. Punshon and Hotham , P . E . C's , and Dr . Banning ; on the left of theE . C , Sir Knts . C J . Bannister , !! . G . Ludwig , P . E . C's . ; ancl in the S . AV . and N . AV . Sir Knts . Harding , Jansen , & c .

Theloyal aud Masonic toasts were done justice to , also the M . E . and Supreme Grand Master ; Grand Officers , & c . ; the Eminent Commander , who replied in an excellent speech ; the newlyinstalled Sir Knt . ; the P . E . C ' s . ; the better health of the P . E . C ' s ., and Sir Knights who were away ; and the afternoon was spent in accordance with the precepts of this Christian . Order . The officers appointed and invested by the E . C . were : —¦ Sir Knts . Rev . Samuel Atkinson , P . E . C . ; William Punshon ,

Prior ; William Dalziel , Sub-Prior ; Henry Hotham , Prelate and Treas . ; C . J . Bannister , Chancellor ; W . Harding , 1 st Capt . ; . E . Shotton , 2 nd Capt . ; J . Jansen , Reg . ; H . G . Ludwig , Almoner ; R . J . Banning , Capt . of Lines ; Trotter , Equerry .

YORKSHIRE . HTJLE . —Ancient Ybrh Conclave of Redemption ( Time Immemorial ) . —The annual meeting for installation of officers of this encampment was held on Friday , 16 th March , 186 'i ( being the day on which the York Knights commemorate the martyrdom of Jacques de Molay ) , in the Masonic Hall , Prince-street , Hull , when there were present the eminent and illustrious Sir Knts . C JBannister 30 ° PEC & eThosThompsonPEC

. , , .., . ; . , ... ; AA alter Reynolds , 18 ° , E . C . ; M . C Peek , 18 ° , 1 st Capt . ; G . AVilkinson , 13 ° , 2 nd Capt . ; Rev . T . AValton , Prelate ; C . S . Faram , 18 ° , Expert ; J . N . Scherling , Capt . of Lines ; R . E , Harrison , Org . ; C . Wells , Standard Bearer ; and other Knts . The conclave having been opened in ancient form , and minutes confirmed , three companions were ballotted for and unanimousl y accepted as candidates for the honour of knighthood . The

eminent and illustrious Sir Knt . C . J . Bannister then installed Sir Knt . Walter Reynolds as Eminent Commander of thisancient conclave for the ensuing year , who was accoruingly proclaimed and saluted in ancient form . Comp . Thomas Dale , C . E ., was then admitted , invested , installed , and proclaimed a Knight Templar , and a member of this conclave . The reverend Prelate then delivered an oration on the dignity and antiquity of this Order and of this conclave . Sir Knt . Chas . J . Bannister , 30 ° , was then

unanimously admitted an honorary member of this conclave . The Herald , therefore , called upon the knights , who saluted that eminent and illustrious knight in ancient form . After Sir Knt . Chas . Banister had briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred ou him , and had kindly expressed his readiness to attend the duties of this conclave whenever able to do so , the encampment was closed in ancient form , and the knights adjourned to a fish supper , served in the refreshment room below the hall , spending the rest of the evening in cheerfuluess and brotherly love .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

NORTHUMBERLAND . BEEWICK-ON-TWEED . —Northumberland and Berwic / c-on-Ticeed Lodge . —This lodge was opened on Wednesday , March 23 rd , at the Masonic Hall , by Bro . C . J . Banister , W . M ., assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Young , who was duly electedbut unable to attendhaving been called

, , away from home unexpectedly . Several brethren received their certificates . The returns were made out hy the Treasurer , and duly signed by the R . W . M ., and will be sent up forthwith . Business over , the lodge was closed . Mark Masonry is increasing here , and this lodge bids fair to be a well working one , as the new ritual is in the hands of the committee .

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VANDYCK IN ENGLAND. Article 8
MASONIC ECLECTICISM. Article 9
GOETHE AS A FREEMASON. Article 10
MASONIC INCIDENTS. Article 11
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 12
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 14
METROPOLITAN. Article 14
PROVINCIAL. Article 15
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 16
ROYAL ARCH. Article 17
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 17
MARK MASONRY. Article 17
IRELAND. Article 18
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 18
Untitled Article 19
Obituary. Article 20
FINE ARTS. Article 20
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Obituary. Article 20
THE PARTING. Article 20
TO SHAKESPEARE. Article 21
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TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 22
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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . MOUNT ZION CHAPTER ( NO . 145 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Monday , 14 th March , at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street . Present : —Comps . R . Fanan , as M . E . Z . ; A . Pratt , H . ; and J . Ashwell , J . The minutes of the preceding chapter—when a resolution to increase the joining fee was adopted—were duly confirmed . A ballot was taken for tbe

admission of Bro . George Kenning , S . D . of No . 192 , and being unanimous in his favour , and being in attendance ,- he was received and exalted into the supreme degree . There was a good attendance of members , and , as a visitor , Comp . Augustus Greatrex , of the Cyrus Chapter . The usual pleasant banquet followed .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

DEVONSHIRE . EAST STONEHOCSE . —Loyal Prtinswick Encampment . —This Encampment of Masonic Knights Templar , met at the Masonic Hall , St . George's Hall , on Thursday , the 21-th day of March , for the purpose of installing the E . C . elect . The E . C . Sir Knight Rodd , R . > J « , G . S . B ., Prov . G . Reg ., one of the ablest Masons in the province , presided , who , after he had disposed of

the preliminary business of the day , installed his successor , Sir Knt . Mills , R . > j 4 , Prov . G . V . C ., and placed him on the throne . The ceremony was performed with that impressivenes and ability which is rarely witnessed , and for which Sir Knt . Rodd is pre-eminently qualified , and justly and deservedly celebrated . The newly-installed E . C . having been sainted in due form , then

proceeded to invest his officers , giving his reasons for his selection respectively , in most appropriate remarks to each , as they were severally called before him , which elicited the approbation of the fraters . The following are tbe appointments : —Sir Knights Rodda , ( R . t $ < , Prov . G . Chan . ) , 1 st Capt . ; Brizzi , ( R . ( J 0 , 2 nd Capt . ; Bowden , Prelate ; Clase , ( R . I & P . G . 1 st . dipt . ) , Chancellor : Dowse , ( R . _ R Past G . H . ) , Treas . : Blight ,

Registrar ; Matthews , ( Prov . G . Almoner ) , Expert ; Hill , ( Prov . G . Org . ) , 1 st Standard Bearer ; Dupre , ( Prov . G . D . C ) , 2 nd Standard Bearer ; Saddler , Almoner ; Bewes , ( R . t % t , Prov . G . Expert ) , Capt . of Lines ; Anderton , Herald . Several Royal Arch Companions were then proposed as candidates for Knighthood , after which the Encampment was closed , and the fraters proceeded to the hotel of Sir Knt . Isaac Watts , and partook of an excellent

banquet . The E . C . presided with great ability , and proposed the various toasts in that felicitous manner , which called forth repeated applause . It would be a great omission not to mention , that during the evening , a well-merited eulog ' mm was pronounced upon Sir Knt . Rodd , P . E . C ., for the distinguished ability , great urbanity , and rare Masonic knowledge displayed bhim during his year of officeand which so pre-eminently

y , qualified him for holding a high position in the Order . He was always lively , always ready , and always at his post ; no . rater ever consulted him ; but always left him highly gratified with the manner with which he had been received . Sir Knt . Rodd replied in a most feeling manner , after which the company separated , having spent a most delightful evening .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Royal Kent Encampment . —This conclave was held on Friday , March 25 th , at the field of encampment , Newgate-street , and opened by Sir Knt . C . J . Bannister , P . E . C ., in the absence of Sir Knt . Rev . Samuel Atkinson , E . G ., assisted by the officers and P . E . C's . Coinp . R . J . Banning , M . D ., was installed a member of this illustrious Order , by the Acting B . C ., in his usual earnest and impressive manner , Sir Knt . H .

Knights Templar.

Hotham , acting as Expert . This being the day to install the E . C . Elect , Sir Knt . E . S . Switbenb . mk , was presented by Sir-Knt . Punshon , P . E . C ., after being advanced under au arch of steel to the acting E . G ., who duly placed him on the throne , with the beautiful ceremony of the Order , and after being duly proclaimed , the Almoner collected the offerings , which were laid aside for charity . Five pounds was voted to the Boys' School from the funds . The rest of the business over , the conclave

was closed in solemn form . The banquet was held in the hall , which is profusely ornamented with the arms , shields , banners , and crests of the Sir Knights which have been made in the encampment from time immemorial , and was presided over by Sir Knt . Swithenbank , E . G ., supported on his right by Sir Knts .. Punshon and Hotham , P . E . C's , and Dr . Banning ; on the left of theE . C , Sir Knts . C J . Bannister , !! . G . Ludwig , P . E . C's . ; ancl in the S . AV . and N . AV . Sir Knts . Harding , Jansen , & c .

Theloyal aud Masonic toasts were done justice to , also the M . E . and Supreme Grand Master ; Grand Officers , & c . ; the Eminent Commander , who replied in an excellent speech ; the newlyinstalled Sir Knt . ; the P . E . C ' s . ; the better health of the P . E . C ' s ., and Sir Knights who were away ; and the afternoon was spent in accordance with the precepts of this Christian . Order . The officers appointed and invested by the E . C . were : —¦ Sir Knts . Rev . Samuel Atkinson , P . E . C . ; William Punshon ,

Prior ; William Dalziel , Sub-Prior ; Henry Hotham , Prelate and Treas . ; C . J . Bannister , Chancellor ; W . Harding , 1 st Capt . ; . E . Shotton , 2 nd Capt . ; J . Jansen , Reg . ; H . G . Ludwig , Almoner ; R . J . Banning , Capt . of Lines ; Trotter , Equerry .

YORKSHIRE . HTJLE . —Ancient Ybrh Conclave of Redemption ( Time Immemorial ) . —The annual meeting for installation of officers of this encampment was held on Friday , 16 th March , 186 'i ( being the day on which the York Knights commemorate the martyrdom of Jacques de Molay ) , in the Masonic Hall , Prince-street , Hull , when there were present the eminent and illustrious Sir Knts . C JBannister 30 ° PEC & eThosThompsonPEC

. , , .., . ; . , ... ; AA alter Reynolds , 18 ° , E . C . ; M . C Peek , 18 ° , 1 st Capt . ; G . AVilkinson , 13 ° , 2 nd Capt . ; Rev . T . AValton , Prelate ; C . S . Faram , 18 ° , Expert ; J . N . Scherling , Capt . of Lines ; R . E , Harrison , Org . ; C . Wells , Standard Bearer ; and other Knts . The conclave having been opened in ancient form , and minutes confirmed , three companions were ballotted for and unanimousl y accepted as candidates for the honour of knighthood . The

eminent and illustrious Sir Knt . C . J . Bannister then installed Sir Knt . Walter Reynolds as Eminent Commander of thisancient conclave for the ensuing year , who was accoruingly proclaimed and saluted in ancient form . Comp . Thomas Dale , C . E ., was then admitted , invested , installed , and proclaimed a Knight Templar , and a member of this conclave . The reverend Prelate then delivered an oration on the dignity and antiquity of this Order and of this conclave . Sir Knt . Chas . J . Bannister , 30 ° , was then

unanimously admitted an honorary member of this conclave . The Herald , therefore , called upon the knights , who saluted that eminent and illustrious knight in ancient form . After Sir Knt . Chas . Banister had briefly returned thanks for the honour conferred ou him , and had kindly expressed his readiness to attend the duties of this conclave whenever able to do so , the encampment was closed in ancient form , and the knights adjourned to a fish supper , served in the refreshment room below the hall , spending the rest of the evening in cheerfuluess and brotherly love .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

NORTHUMBERLAND . BEEWICK-ON-TWEED . —Northumberland and Berwic / c-on-Ticeed Lodge . —This lodge was opened on Wednesday , March 23 rd , at the Masonic Hall , by Bro . C . J . Banister , W . M ., assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Young , who was duly electedbut unable to attendhaving been called

, , away from home unexpectedly . Several brethren received their certificates . The returns were made out hy the Treasurer , and duly signed by the R . W . M ., and will be sent up forthwith . Business over , the lodge was closed . Mark Masonry is increasing here , and this lodge bids fair to be a well working one , as the new ritual is in the hands of the committee .

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