Royal Arch.

The necessity of holding- a Provincial Royal Arch Chapter m the county , AA-as no sooner suggested to the Prov . G . Supt ., Comp . J . FaAvcett , than he at once promptly acceded to the request of the various chapters , and summoned all the present and past Principals of the chapters iu his province , to a Provincial Grand Chapter on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., iu the Freemason's Hall , Durham , Avhere the Royal Arch Chapter in that cit y is held , and of which the M . E . Prov . Supt . is a P . Z . This

chapter vras constituted in April , V 7 S 7 , and there does not appear to be any record of any Provincial Grand Chapter ever liaving been held since then . This , therefore , must be regarded as the first ; and it is only right to observe that the several chapters ivere Avell represented , and they reported favourably , ivith one exception , as regarded the financial position and working-powers of the several institutions . The Provincial Grand Chapter ivas opened at three o ' clock

precisely by the Prov . G . Snpt ., the following companions being present : —Comps . J . Sparks , % . ; J . Riseborough , J . ; W . Charlton , P . Z . ; D . BroAvell , P . Z . No . 94 ; J . Hamilton , Z . ; J . Graham , J . ; B . Levy , P . Z . ; W . II . Crookes , P . Z . ; E . Evans , P . Z . ; R , Naylor , P . J . No . 97 ; J . Crossly , J 5 . No . Ill ; W . Brignall , Z . ; J . Nicholson , IL ; A . Wilkinson , P . Z . ; AV . Stoker , P . Z . No . 124 ; J . Rodd .-im , P . Z . So . 213 ; A . Cbiph . im , V . Z . ; H . HothamP . Z . No . 424 ; AV . Laivson , J . ; J . G . Thompson ,

, Z- ; D . Cadle , J . ; W . Best , P . Z . ; A . C . Knowles , P . Z . No . 509 . The M . E . Proi ' . G . Supt ., after opening the chapter , and stating the object of the convocation called on the repi-esenfcatiA'es of the several chapters , and put a code of rules for approval , which Avere accepted ; after which the M . E . Prov . G . Supt . presented the chapter with a set of jeivels and badges connected ivith tbe different office bearers . He then proceeded to nominate bis provincial officers for the first year as follows : —

Comps . A . Wilkinson , II . ; B . Levy , J . ; W . H . Crookes , E . ; J . Crossby , N . ; W . Best , P . S . ; W . Lawson , A . S- ; W . Charlton , A . S . ; j . Cundell , Treas . ; AA . Brignall , Resris . ; E . Evans , Sword Bearers ; D . Cache , Std . Bearer ; J . Sparks , G . Org . ; J . G .

Thompson , Dir . of Cirs . The officers present ivere severally invested , superadded by suitable remarks . On appointing thc first officer , II ., the M . E . Prov . G . Supt . observed that be regretted the absence from indisposition of Comp . II . FeiiAA'ick , Esq ., D . Prow G . M . of this province , Avhom he should liked to have placed in oflice , as by right he ivas entitled to . For tho purpose of raising a provincial fund it ivas proposed

by Comp . Crookes , and seconded by Comp . itest , "That occli companion in every chapter should subscribe one shilling annually , " Avhich being deemed sufficient , ivas ultimately carried . The business of the chapter being ended , the same was closed in ancient and solemn form . BUIHTAJI . —Chapter of Concord ( Mo . 154 ) . —On Tuesday evening , tho 27 th nlfc ., the regular convocation of this chapter vras held at the Freemasons' Hall . The chapter AV . IS duly

opened by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Brignall , with Comps . W . Stoke-, P . Z ., as H . ; J . Hamilton , as . ! . ; and Comps . W . II . Crooks , li . LeA'y , P . Z . 's ; and J . Graham , J . No . 07 , after which the rest of the companions ivere admitted , including Comps . T . W . Hearon as S . E . ; T . Thwaites , N . ; AV . A . . Malcolm , P . S ., Rev . Dr . Thompson and C . Rowlandson , A . S . 's , & c . Alter the minutes were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . " G . CanneyM . D ., J . Proud , and II . Kilburn , of No . 1121 ; and A .

, H . Hunt , J . P ., No . 375 , all of whom were duly elected . All the candidates being in attendance , as also Bro . Ebdy , ivho AA-IIS approved of at tbe last chapter , ivere severally introduced and exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . B . Lei'y gave the mystical lecture in a faultless manner , for which a vote of thanks was moved , and carried unanimously . In consequence of the indisposition of Coiup . Nicholson . 11 ., ivho nevertheless appeared at bis post , much to bis inconvenience , and the absence

of J ., A \ 'ho was in London , the tAvo other lectures woro not g iven , but postponed until thc next chapter . The business of the chapter being ended , the same AA-. IS closed in due form , after Avhich the companions adjourned to supper at the County Hotel .

WESTMORLAND . TUESDAY—Kendal Castle Chapter ( So . 12 . 9 ) . —An emergency convocation of this chapter Avas held at flic Masem ' o Hall , Kendal , on Thursday , November 29 th , at 2 o ' clock in the afternoon . Companions present Dr . Greaves , 'D . Prov . G . M ., M . E . Z .: Edward Buslior , Prov . G . J . W ., II .: . Tc ' in BOAVOS , Prow G . D . C ., J .: Titus Wilson , Scribe K .: Major Whiiwoll , Scribe N . ; Lieut . Gawith , P . S . ; William Wilson . Jones Taylor , Rev . M . Simpson ,

Royal Arch.

Robert Buttorivitli , Org . ; J . Ottlov Atkinson , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . C . J . Banister , P . Z ., P . G . D . C . of England , Capt . Mott , Z . 241 , aud Robert AVilson , P . S . 241 . Tho chapter Avas opened in solemn form according to ancient custom by tho chiefs Avhon the rest of tho companions Avore admitted . Tho ballot vras then taken for Bros . ROA * . James Simpson , S . W . 129 ; Henry Davies , Hon . Sec . 1 . 07-1 ; C . Gardner Thomson , Treas . 129 ; William Dodd , 1 , 074 ; and AVilliam . fames , 1 , 074 ; AVIIO had been for

tAi'olA-o months and upwards M . M . ' s , as candidates for exaltation . On tho return of tho ballot box to the east each brother respectively AA-as declared to bo unanimously elected . Tho M . E . Z . UOAV vacated his chair in favour of Captain Mott and tho P . S . in favour of Comp . Robert Wilson . The five brethren Avore severally intrcclucod and exalted in a most impressive exact manner . Tho mystic and symbolic lectures ivcro delivered by Comp . Mott ; tho historic lecture , by Comp . Bow ^ s . Tho death

of tho Grand Master of tho proA-ince , Bro . F . L . B . Dykes , of Dovonby Hall , as also that of Bro . Thomson , M . D ., Prov . G . Treas ., Ai-as announced and A * otes of condolence to their widows and families unanimously accorded . Dr . Greaves , M . E . Z ., horo intimated his Avish to present to tho chapter a sot of handsome sceptres . Thoy had honoured him by appointing him thoir first M . E . Z ., and ho was wishful , before leaving tho chair , to givo them tangible proof of his appreciation of their kindness .

Hotherefore bogged thoir acceptance of the gift . Tho sceptres , AVO need scarcely record , was gratefully received and it was resolved that Scriljo E ImA-o thorn suitably inscribed at tho expense of tho chapter . Tho M . E . Z . reminded the companions that tho next regular conA * ocalion of the chapter , to be hold on tho last Friday in December , Avas tho annual mooting AA'hen , in addition to other business , tho principals Avould bo elected . This being the Arholc ol tho business tho chapter AA-OS duly and solemny closed and tho companions separated in perfect harmony .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . SOUTIIAA-AIIK LODGE or MARK MASTERS ( N O . 22 ) . —At ameeting held of this prosperous lodgo on Monday , December 3 , at the Green Man Tavern . Tooloy-strcot , SouthAvark , Bro . Dr . P . J . Lilloy , W . M ., occupied tho chair ol K . S . There Avero present Bros . A . Avery . S . W .: M . A . Loeiveiistark , S . O . as J . W . ; A . D . Locwcustark , P . M .. Treas ..- p . AA" ,-t Iters , P . M .. Sec : R .

Ord : G . Morris , M . O . ; M . A . LooAvonslsirk , S . O . ; Warr , J . O . ; J . Read . S . D . ; A . P . Stoadman . S . D .: A . P . Stoadman , J . D . ,-L . Fox , I . G .. ; J . Hide , G . Sehuck , J . Hawk cr , T . H . Meredith ; C . A . Cathie , and many others . Amongst ; i largo numbers of visitors AA-erc : Bros . C . Sivan . P . G . S . B .: Warr , G . S . ; Dr .-Dixon , P . M . 8 ( i ; L . Fox , S . AV . 1 : J . ' Green , SC ,: H . Muggeridge , P . M . S , aud others Avhoso names AVO wero unable to ascertain . Tho minutes of tho last meeting Avere read and unanimously

confirmed . Ballots wero taken for Bros . T . II . Meredith , J . W . 87 , and R . Launch * ( Hi ) , as joining members and declared to bo unanimous in favour ot their admission . Ballots Avero taken for Bros . J . Trickott , 73 , R . W . Gumiell , 73 , S . Hannan , 73 , W . Dal / . iol , 147 , 13 . Linos , 619 , D . M ' asson , 371 , as candidates for tho Mark Masonry and for members of this lodgo , lvhieh Avero all declared to bo unanimous in favour of their admission . Bros . J . TrickettW . Dalzioland D . Massoubeing in attendanceAvero

, , , , regularly advanced into this ancient and honourable degree of Mark Master Freemasons . Tho ceremony being rendered by Bros . A . D . Loeiveiistark , W . M . SO , and C . Swan , P . G . S . B . Tho byo liiAA-s Aioro revised . The lodgo Avas duly closed until Monday , February 4 , at 7 o ' clock .

CORNWALL . Tnr-RO . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 78 E . C . ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge AA-IIS held , at the Masonic Rooms , on Thursday , 22 nd November , at 7 p . m ., when a numerous muster of the members supported Pro . Thomas Chirgwin , AV . M ., ivho occupied the chair . Amongst those ivho Avere present Ave noticed Bros . F . M . Williams ( M . P . for Truro ); Thomas Solomon ( Mayor of

Truro ); William . James Hughan , G . J . O . and P . M . 78 , 87 , 94 , & c ; Rev . H . B . Hiillncfce , M . A . ( rector of St . Mary ' s ) ; William Tweedy , S . W , ; AVilliam J . Johns , J . W . ; and D . W . Trenewen , S . O . 87 . Bros . Dr . II . S . Level-ton , Capt . Barber . Grand Steward , and several other members were unavoidably absent . The minutes having been read and confirmed , tAvo candidates were ballotted for , accepted , and advanced according to the