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were made by the committee in reference to the other Masonic charities ; after which it was unanimously resolved that the thanks of this Prov . Grand Loclge be . given to the Charity Committee of the province for their labours during the . past year . The Committee appointed to revise the ' by-laws of the province , also brought up their report , which was read by the Chairman , Bro . Joseph Batley , P . Prov . J . G . W ., when if was unanimously resolved that the report be received , the proposed

by-laws printed and circulated in tho various lodges ot the province , and brought forward for consideration at the October meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . W . Dixon , P . M . 529 , P . Prov . G . Reg ., mid P . Prov . G . Treas ., was unanimously re-elected , and read the bahmce ^ sheet for the past year , when it appeared that notwithstanding the heavy calls made the funds were in a very satisfactory condition . Two petitioners were relieved with £ 15 . The Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested the following brethren as Provincial Grand Officers for the .

ensuing year : — * G . Fearnley , M . D ., P . M . 251 ... D . Prov . G . M . AV . Rothwell , P . M . 73 , and P . Prov . G . S . B Prov . S . G / W , Capt . John Pepper , P . M . 38-1 , and P . Prov . G . S . B Prov . S . G . W . Rev . J . Fearon , 937 "> „ n n , Rev . AV . Fearnsides , S . W . 379 > irov - ^ P - * WDixonPM 529 ( elected ) ProvGTreas

. , . ... . . . Thomas Senior , P .. M . 727 Prov . G . Reg . * It . R . Nelson , P . M . 251 and 1129 Prov . G . Sec . Thomas Hill , P . M . 379 Prov . S . G . D . Thomas Alktt , P . M . 322 Prov . J . G . D . Rowland Child , P . M . 727 Prov . G . Supt . of AA ' ovks . AV . G . Dyson , P . M . 763 Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . James ClayP . M . 251 Prov . GAsstDirof Cers

, . . . Edward Chadwick , P . M . 330 ... Prov . G . S . B . * W . Spark , ilfns . Doc , 361 Prov . G . Org . Joss Brook , P . M . 3 G 5 Prov . G . Purst . John Kirk , P . M . 763 Prov . G . Asst . Purst . AV . Longden , P . M . 102 ^ S . Freeman , P . M . 38-1

John Lacy , P . M . 380 ' _ „ , . James Anderton , P . M . 1052 ... f ^ 'ov . G . Stewards . Capt . H . AVehster , P . M . 1206 T . W . Tews , P . M . 1212 J * F . Aked , 251 Prov . G . Tyler . The brethren with * are reappointments . It AV . IS unanimously resolved that the Provincial Grand

Master bo requested to hold the Provincial Grand Lodge on the 1 st of July , at Ripon . The PROV . G . M . kindly acceded to the wishes of tho brethren , and announced that he should have much pleasure iu throwing open the grounds at Fountains Abbey for the brethren on that day . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in form and Avith solemn prayer until further . summonedand the brethren

ad-, journed to the George Hotel to banquet , which was provided in Bro . Wigney ' s usual good style . The noble Lord , the Prov . G . M ., presided , supported hy the Prov . G . officers and nearly 100 brethren . After the cloth was drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were-given and responded to , and the brethren separated about 8 p . m ., after having spent one of tho happiest -days known for many years .

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ROYAL ARCH .

DEVONSHIRE . PROA . GRAND CHAPTER . The Provincial Grand Chapter for Devonshire of Royal Arch Masons WHS held at the Globe Hotel , Bxmoufch , on Monday , the 13 th day of April instant . There was a numerous gathering on the ^ occasion , companions from every part of the province having come to meet their Grand Superintendentthe RevJ

, . . Huyshe , M . A ., D . Prov . G . M . for Devon , and Grand Chaplain of England . The chapter was opened by the Grand Superintendent at 2 . 30 AA . m . The minutes of the last chapter having been read and confirmed , the Treasurer . Excellent Companion Isaac Watts , reported the condition of the finances of the chapter , which were found to be very satisfactory , and the sum of five guineas

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was voted to that excellent institution , the Fortescne Memorial Annuity Fund , which so well deserves the support of every Freemason of Devon . The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT intimated to the companions that it was usual to elect the Treasurer by the A-ote of the chapter , although he believed the prerogative was in himself . He should not depart from the usual method , but he had much pleasure ia introducing the name of excellent companion Richard

Rodda as one deserving the notice of the Grand Chapter—one who had been extremely zealous in promoting the best interests of Masonry , especially the various charities—her great ancl glorious bulwarks . The suggestion was immediately acted upon ,, ancl Excellent Companion Rodda was unanimously elected . The following officers were appointecl for the year next ensuing : —

Comp . Chanter prov . G . H . „ Adams Prov . G . J . „ Moore Prov . G . S . E . „ Dick Prov . G . S . N . „ Rev . J . Bowden Prov . G . P . S . „ Rodd Prov . G . Treas . „ Heath Prov . G . Reg . „ Davy Prov . 1 st A . S .

„ Phillips Prov . 2 nd A . S . „ Scott Prov . G . S . B . „ Stackpola Prov . 1 st S . B . „ Rae Prov . 2 nd S . B . „ Deacon Prov . G . D . C . „ Radford Prov . G . A . C . D . „ Murch Prov . G . Org . „ Gregory Janitor . The labours of the chapter being ended , it was closed Avith the usual solemnities at four p . m .

Knights Templar .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

DEA ^ ONSHIRE . . PROV . GRAND CONCLAVE . On Thursday , the loth , tho Prov . G . Conclave of Knights Templar was held in the Loyal Brunswick Encampment rooms , at St . George ' s Hall , Stonehouse . The minutes of the former Prov . Grand Encampment , of Devon in the year 18-19 and 1850 , Avere read ancl confirmed . A committee was appointecl to

prepare a code of by-laws ; and a splendid , donation of twenty guineas was voted from the funds to " The Fortescne Memorial . " The following appointments were made . Frater W . D . Moore D . Prov . G . M . „ Captain Davey Prov . G . Prior . „ Lieut . Hole , 32 nd L . I Prov . G . S . Prior „ llev . G . Shield Prov . G . Prelate Capt . Conynghame 32 nd L . I .... Prov . G . 1 st Capt

„ , . „ J . J . Clase Prov . G . 2 nd Capt . „ Richard Rodda Prov . G . Chan . „ Thos . Mills Prov . G . V . Chan . „ R . R . Rodd Prov . G . Reg . „ Dicks Prov . G . Treas . „ E . T . Carlyon Prov . G . C . „ Chas . Scott ( Lieut R , N . ) Prov . G . H . F . F . Bewes Prov . G . Expert

„ , . , Bellerly Prov . G . 1 st S . B . „ Channeii Prov . G . 2 nd S . B . „ Matthews Prov . G . Almoner „ John Dupve Prov . G . D . C . „ John Memfieltl Prov . G . A . D . C . „ Robt . Hooper Prov . 1 st A . D . C . „ Bernard Sloneimn Prov . G . 2 nd A . D . C . Robinson Ridley Prov . G . lst C . of L .

„ „ Richard Rowe Prov . G . 2 nd C . ofL . „ Captain Edwards Prov . G . S . B-„ AVills Prov . G . 1 st G . H . „ W . P . Dnbh Prov . G . 2 nd G . H . „ AVilliam Hill Prov . G . Org . „ Capt . O'Hsu-a Prov . G . B . B . ~ ¦

„ James Gregory ) „ „ „ " - John Roget-s . r . j ^ -G- Equerries After which the Sir Knights dined together at Bro . AA atts , Globe Hotel , where pleasure seemed to sit on every face and joy o be supreme .