Royal Arch.

that in England , the Holy Royal Arch is considered as supplemental to , and forming the completion of the M . M . 's degree , and that , consequently , all interchange of representatives between the supreme Masonic authority in England and other countries has been , and is , confined to the Grand Lodge , and this Grand Chapter , having no representative at or from any other Grand Chapter , desires , with every feeling of respect and

fraternity to decline on the present occasion to depart from its usual practice . " Comp . SCOTT seconded the motion , which , after a short conversation , was carried unanimously . That portion of the report relative to the Oriental Chapter ( No . 687 ) at Constantinople was next taken into consideration , ¦ and , after some discussion , iu the course of which Comp . PULMAN entered into a personal explanation , the decision of the ¦ Committee was confirmed .

Comp . Baudains was suspended from Royal Arch Masonry , he having been already suspended from the Craft lodges in consequence of connecting himself with a lodge under French jurisdiction in Jersey . The new regulations having been ordered to be printed , Warrants for new chapters were granted to be attached to Lodges 579 , 711 , 721 , 908 , 938 , and 954 , as prayed .

Comp . GIBES then brought forward his notices of motion as given in the foregoing report , when the first and third were agreed to , ancl the second withdrawn . All business being ended , the chapter was closed in form , and the companions separated .

DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Chapter de Burghi . —Tliis chapter held its meeting at the Grey Horse Inn , on Thursday , July 28 th . The chapter was opened by P . M . E . Z . Charles J . Banister , P . Dir . of Cers . of Grand Chapter of England , asZ . ; Comps . R . J . Banning , M . D ., 11 . ; Gillies , J ., in solemn form . Present—P . M . E . Z . Hothorm , A . Clapham , Buckland , J . Roddam . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot

was taken for Bro . J . Henwood , P . M . of the Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) and was unanimous in his favour . Illness prevented his attendance on that occasion . The officers elected for the ensuing year ivere : —Comps . Dr . Banning , Z . ; Gillies , II . ; Bryden , J . ; A . Clapham , Treasurer ; Allen , S . E . ; Tottinger , S . N . Business over , the chapter was closed in solemn form . P . M . E . Z . Charles J . Bannister promised to instal the Principals at the next meeting . At refreshment the usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts wore responded to , and the companions separated after spending a happy hour .

NORTHUMBERLAND . SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda Chapter ( No . 21-0 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on AVednesday , July 20 th , when the following companions were installed : —! . J . Oliver , Z . ; James R . Buckland , If . ; James Koddam , J . ; T . G . Buchanan , E . ; AVilliam Wright , N . ; R . H . Evans , P . S . ; J . Docchar , Janitor ; George Lawson , George AVliiteAssist . Sojourners . The of installation was

, ceremony conducted by Comp . J . G . Tulloch , P . Z ., assisted by Comp . W Twizell , P . Z ., in a very impressive manner . The Treasurer's accounts werereported to be duly certified by the Auditors , and their being no further business , the chapter was closed in solemn form .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . NOTTINGHAM . —The Noltinyham Chapter of S . P . R . ^ , —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Assembly Rooms , Nottingham , on Thursday , the 7 th July , 1864 , when the following members and visitors were present : —H yde Pullen , 32 ° ; S . R . P . Shilton , 30 ° ; John Camyn , Thomas William Robinson , Eilwin Moss Kidd , Matthew A owles , aud John Cumming Ban-

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

well , 18 . The chapter being solemnly opened m due form , according to ancient custom , when Bros , the Rev . Charles Walter Hudson and Henry Alfred Attenborough , having forwarded a petition for perfection , which was graciously received by the chapter , they were duly initiated by Bro . Pullen in that impressive and dignified manner which is so highly appreciated by all who know him ; after which Bro . Pullen stated that he was unanimously requested by the Illustrious Princes

of the chapter , to request S . R . P . Shilton to continue as the M . AV . S . for another year , to perfect that which has heen so admirably begun . The M . W . S . stated that the brethren all knew his objection to any one holding office for more than one year , yet as they had so kindly requested it , and knowing , as he did , that it was a unanimous desire , and that the chapter could scarcely he considered in full working order , he would do the best he could for them for another year . He then appointed

Bros . Charles AValter Hudson , Prelate ; John Comyn , 1 st General and Treas . ; Thos . Wm . Robinson , 2 nd General ; Edwin Moses Kidd , Grand Marshal ; Matthew Vowles , Raphael ; James Sollovy , Reg . ; Henry Alfred Attenborough , Captain of the Guard ; and John Gumming Banwell , Equerry Without . The M . AV . S . then proposed , and the 1 st General seconded , a vote of thanks to the Supreme Grand Council—and especially to Bro . Pullenwho had so kindly attended and conducted the

, ceremony in such an admirable manner—which was carried unanimously . The M . W . S . then solemnly closed the chapter in due form , according to ancient custom . The" brethren then adjourned to the George Hotel , and partook of a sumptuons banquet , presided over hy the M . W . S . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and other toasts were duly honoured ; then followed a great deal of valuable and instructive Masonic information , and all departed highly gratified .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . — Northumberland and Berwick-on-Tweed Lodge . —This lodge was opened on AVednesday , July 27 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , by tbe W . M ., Bro . C . J . Banister , Past Grand Overseer of the Grand Mark Lodge of England , assisted by Bro . Lamb ton as S . W ., Bro . Marshall as J . W ., and the rest of the officers present . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . No candidate being up so take the degree , although several are on the books , the lodge was closed in solemn form .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( No . 590 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting held at the Masonic Temple , Stopford Road , St . Heliers , on Thursday , July 28 th , the lodge was opened in the first degree , at seven o ' clock , hy Bro . C . Le Suer , W . M ., assisted by Bros . P . Binet , P . M . acting S . AA . ; C . J . Benest , J . W " . ; and Shcmidt , P . M ., acting I . P . M . . The minutes of last meeting were react and confirmed ; the lodge was then opened in the second

degree , when the W . M . announced that Bros . Viel aud Le Vescompte were ready to receive further advancement . After due examination as to their proficiency they were entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and the candidates were successively introduced and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . hy the AV . M ., the charge and explanation of the tracing board being given by Bro . Schmidt , P . M . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , when Bro .

Capt . De Gruetry was presented for examination , and having satisfactorily answered , was entrusted and subsequently duly passed to the F . C . degree . The lodge was again resumed in the first degree . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The Secretary read a communication from the Provincial Grand Secretary requesting the attendance of the \ A . M ., P . M . 's , and AA'ardens to a Provincial Grand Lodge , to be holden by tlie Right AVorshipful the Provincial Grand

Master , at the Masonic Temple , on Thursday , llth August , stating also that the annual banquet would take place in the evening at the temple . The AV . M . expressed a hope that all brethren , who could conveniently would attend the banquet , this being the first held by Provincial Grand Lodge in the new