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Bros . Samuel Adams and Hammond were exalted to the acme of Masonry . The P . Z . ' s . present were Comps . Watson , Blackbarn , Newton , Robinson , Kirby , and Allen , with about 40 companions . The usual Arch Masonic toasts were given , when Comp . W . Watson proposed the health of the M . E . Z ., ancl stated that the M . E . Z . was the ISth Principal of the Chapter , and he assured the companions that he had never heard the " Symbolical lecture" given the first

time in so clear , distinct , and masterly a manner as it had been givon that evening by the M . E . Z . ; but it was well known that whatever Comp . Harrison undertook , it was always clone well . —The M . E . Z . in returning thanks , observed that more had been saicl of him than he quite deserved . It was all very well for Comp . Watson to speak well of him , for , in fact , Comp . Watson was his master , ancl whatever was said of him must reflect on Comp . Watson , for , with the exception that he was a willing and attentive

scholar , he could take no praise to himself' , but he supposed that was the reason that he had had such honourable mention ; and he could assure the Chapter he did not intend it to lose any of its fame or lustre through him . He felt , he might say , the same of his two coadjutors , Comps . Collard and Guest ; he could also say the same of the remaining officers , and he had no doubt that the Robert Burns Chapter would maintain its standing " second to none . " —The newly-exalted Comps . Adams and Hammond , assured the Chapter that they thought themselves ( although unconsciously ) honoured in havinsr been nronosed and exalted in the

Chapter as Masons ; they heard much of it , and from the impressive manner the ceremony and mysteries had been communicated , they considered the degree most beautiful , and hoped , but yet feared they should be a long time before they filled such an honourable position . —Comp . Wm . Blackburn , on behalf of the P . Z's ., observed that the M . E . Z . had said so much in their favour that he eonld nofc think of anything to say in addition , but assured the Chapter thafc any ofthe P . Z ' s . thought it not onla dutbut a leasure to ive

y y p g any instruction to the members if they required to advance in Arch Masonry . —Comp . Collard , H ., in reply , said he was exalted in the Chapter , and hoped to obtain its highest honors , and although he had been rusticating for some time ( the Grotto Retreat , Twickenham ) , he was particularly pleased to find that the M . E . Z . did not consider that he had become " rusty . " He considered the Burns Chapter to be Al , and soon after he was exalted he determined by

study and perseverance to obtain the highest honor the Chapter could give , that of M . E . Z ., and if by the suffrages of the companions he obtained it , he was certain he should obtain not only the esteem of the P . Z ' s . but of the Chapter generally . —Comp . States , 778 , on behalf of the visitors , could only say thafc he fully endorsed all that had been said by previous companions , and that the Burns Chapter was second to none . The evening was enlivened by the vocal abilities of Comps . Hemming , Piatt , Clarke , Hammond , Caulcher ,. and more particularly by the versatile talent and pathos of Comp . Gale ( the " Lily , " 1122 ) .

JOPPA CHAPTER ( No . 223 . )—This Royal Arch Chapter met on Tuesday evening , 29 th ult , at six o'clock , at the London Coffee House , Ludgate-hill , Comps . Cohen , M . E . Z . ; Lazarus , H . ; and Young , J . The chapter having been opened , and tlie minutes read ancl confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was read and approved of as highly satisfactory . The companions below the rank of installed 1 st Principals having retired , a conclave of installed 1 st Principals was formed , ancl Comp . Dr . Ladd was duly installed

as E . Z . Comp . Harris was then installed into the chair of J ., the 2 nd Principal elect , Comp . Joseph Isaacs , in consequence of ill health , tendered his resignation . About twenty-five companions sat down to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to . Among the visitors were Comps . Seliz , P . Z . Domatic Chapter ; and Dyer , of the Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 218 ) . This Chapter is in a highly flourishing condition .

DURHAM . NORTH SHIELDS . —Ogle Chapter ( No . 624 ;) . —This chapter was opened in the Masonic Hall , North Shields , October 24 , in clue form , by M . E . Z . Wm . Swizell ; J . G . Tullock , P . M . E . Z ., as H . ; Hewetson , _ as J . ; and P . M . E . Z . 's E . Davies ancl John Barker ; M . E . Z . 'sC . J . Banister and E . H . J . Hinde , and a good muster of companions . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . This being the

meeting to install the Principals of this Chapter , Comp . C . J . Banister presented the M . E . Z . Elect , J . G . Tullock , to P . M . E . Z . E . D . Davies , who performed the ceremony of installation to perfection . Comp . W . Twizell was placed in the chair of IT ., and Comp . E . Shotten was presented by Comp . Banister to the Installing Master , who delivered this ceremony in a manner which none can excel and very few equal . The remaining business over , the Chapter was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer . A sumptuous

banquet was prepared by Bro . Manning , of the Albion Hotel , of which both members ancl visitors partook , excepting Comp . C . J . Banister , who was unavoidably compelled to join his chapter afc Gateshead , both having beeu fixed for the same day , which iu future , will be avoided .

NORTHUMBERLAND . CHAPTER DE SUSSEX ( NO . 586 ) . —This chapter was opened at tho Freemasons' Hall , Newgate-street , Neivcr . stle-on-Tyne , Friday , October 25 , by the M . E . Z ., Comp . H . Hotham , Comp . Saneta , H . ; G . H . Ludwing , J . ; Geo . Lambton , B . ; Tauson ; N . Butter , P . S . ; Visitors Comp . A . Gillespie , of Chapter 24 ; and Comp . W . Banister , Z . of Chapter 267 and a fair attendance of companions . The minutes of

, last meeting were read ancl confirmed . The new furniture of the chapter was much admired , also the clothing , and it was agreed that it should be insured against fire to the amount of £ 100 . The business of the chapter over , ifc was closed in solemn form . The companions supped together and separated at 10 o ' clock , after doing justice to the caterer aud spending a very happy evening .

STAFFORDSHIRE . WOLVERHAMPTON . —St . Peter's Chapiter ( No . 607 ) . —An extraordinary convocation of this Chapter was helcl on Tuesday , tho 22 nd October , on account of the R . W . Colonel Vernon , Prov . G . M ., being in the neighbourhood and promising to attend , when occasion was taken to instal the E . Comp . Foster Gough , L . L . D ., as 2 nd Principal , ancl to exalt Bros . J . Collis , solicitor , W . M :

( No . 1028 ) , and S . Tucker , M . A ., 3 . W ., ( No . 154 ) , who had both been balloted for and elected at the last ordinary convocation of the Chapter . Colonel Vernon , Prov . G . Supt . of R . A . Masons for Staffordshire , was present , accompanied by the M . E . Comp . H . G-. Vigne , D . Prov . G . M . for Dorset , and a full attendance of Companions . After the installation of Dr . Foster Gough , ancl the confirmation of the minutes of the previous convocation , Bros . Collis and Tucker were duly exalted to the supreme degree of Royal Arch Masons by the M . E . Henry Lewis as Z ., Dr . Forbes Gough as H ., and C . Howard King as J .

- SCOTLAND . PROV . GRAND CHAPTER EOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT . —The annual meeting for the election of office bearers , & c , was held in the hall of St . Mary's Lodge , Glasgow , on Friday , 25 th October , 1861 . There was a very numerous attendance of office bearers , and companions from the several Chapters under the superintendence of the Provincial Grand Chapter , In the absence from indisposition

of M . E . Comp . Dr . G . A . Walker Arnott , Prov . G . Supt ., M . E . Comp . Donald Campbell , Prov . G . H ., occupied tho chair of the 1 st Principal ; M . E . Comp . David Sutherland , Prov . G . J ., in the chair of the 2 nd Principal ; and M . E . Comp . James Campbell , 1 st Principal of Chapter ( No . 67 ) , filled the chair of 3 rd Principal . The Chapter was opened in due form . The following are the officers for fche ensuing year : —M . E . Comps . Dr . G . A . AValker Arnott , Prov . G . Supfc . ; Donald CampbellProv . Grand H . ; David

Suther-, land , Prov . Grand J . ; Robert AVallace , Prov . Grand E . ; Hutcheson Campbell , Prov . Grand N . ; James Muir , Prov . Grand Treas . ; Neil B . Dalveen , Prov . Grand 1 st Sojourner ; John Aird , 2 nd Sojourner ; Charles Rannatyne , Prov . Grand 3 rd Sojourner ; Alexander M'Donald , Prov . Grand Jeweller ; Andrew Purclie , Prov . Grand Chancellor ; John AA ypers , D . Prov . Grand Chancellor ;

A . Ritchie , Prov . Grand 1 st Standard Bearer ; Francis Kilner , Prov . Grand 2 nd Standard Bearer ; John Boyd , Prov . Grand Director of Music ; D . H . Miller , Prov . Grand 1 st Steward ; B . Clugston , Prov . Grand 2 nd Steward ; D . Loddell , jun ., Prov . Grand 3 rd Steward ; R . L . Thomson , Prov . Grand 4 th Steward ; James Pollock , Prov . Grand Janitor . On the motion of M . E . Comp . N . B . Dalveen , seconded by M . E . Comp . David Sutherland , a vote of condolence and sympathy was accorded to M . E . Comp . Dr . Gf .

A . AValker Arnott , under his present severe indisposition , causing as it did this his first absence from the Provincial Grand Chapter since its establishment in Glasgow , as also a vote of gratitude ancl thanks for his lengthened and increased exertions for the furtherance here and elsewhere of Royal Arch Masonry . The Chapter was closed in due form . Immediately after the chapter was closed , the companions adjourned to celebrate the annual festival of Provincial Grand Chapter .

M . E . Comp . Donald Campbell occupied the chair , supported on the right by M . E . Comps . J . Campbell , Dr . Pritchard , and Jas . Muir ; the Croupier ' s chair was ably filled by M . E . Comp . N . B . Dalveen , supported by M . E . Comps . Irvin , Fm'guson , Jno . Laurie , & c . The loyal toasts were drank with enthusiasm , proposed by the chair , he then gave " The Army , Navy , ancl A olun-