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mgly requested to carry out the wishes of the lodge . No other business offering the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , ami a very pleasant evening was spent . The visitors were , Bros . M . Van Diepenheim , W . M ., 188 ; Smeed , P . M ., 946 ; H . M . Levy , P . M ., 188 ; H . W . Lindus , 23 ; Plumber , W . M ., 795 .

DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES —Pleiades Zodffe , ( No . 710 ) . —The monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Thursday 1 st ., when there was a fair muster of the brethren . The lodge was opened soon after six o ' clock by Bro . J . Heath , W . M ., assisted by the following officers Rev . Bro . Powring , Chan . ; Dr . Hopkins acting as I . P . M . ; J . Marks , P . M ., acting as S . W . ; W . Oldrey , J . W . ; Watson

R . H . , Sec ; Pridham , S . D . ; W . Cuming acting as J . D . ; Niner , I . G . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree . Bro . Chudleigh , a candidate for the rank of M . M ., was presented to the W . M ., examined by him as to his proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , Bro . Chudleigh was reintroduced , properly prepared , and

raised to that degree by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony very ably , also giving the traditionary history , after which he called upon Bro . Dr . Hopkins to deliver the lecture on the tracing board , the explanation of the working tools and the proper charge , who of course complied with the request . The lodge was then resumed in the second and subsequently in the first degree . A ballot was taken for the election of a WM

.. during the ensuing year , which resulted iu favour of Bro . George Heath , past S . W . His absence from this meeting was explained by the W . M . and the chaplain , as owing to detention in London by important personal matters . On the proposition of the J . W ., seconded by the S . D ., Bro . Watson was re-appointed treasurer . The following letter was read by the W . M . " Totnes , Sept . 26 , 1868 .

,: To the W . M . of the Pleiades Lodge , No . 710 . " Worshipful Sir and Brother , — "As every lodge is possessed of certain property in furniture & c , to a share in which each candidate becomes entitled in virtue of his initiation fees , it appears to me right that each joining member should do something , however trifling , for the benefit of the lodge . If sneh a plan were generally adopted , in addition to the furniture for ing out the

corenecessary carry monies , there would soon be an accumulation of books , of articles of adornment , or of means of illustration , either useful or ornamental . Under this impression , W . M ., I beg to offer for the acceptance of the Pleiades Lodge , a sheet of Masonic emblems , with their explanations and appropriate mottoes , designed and executed by myself , which 1 have had framed and glazed for the sake of preservation . I hope that . it may be useful to membersAt least it will "

your younger . , after I shall have left Totness and my connexion with you shall have ceased , be a memento reminding those who remain to carry on Masonic labours , of the temporary membership , and earnest , if not very effective efforts of Yours faithfully and fraternally , HENRY HOPKINS

, P . P . G . S . W . —P . M . & o . Some highly complimentary remarks were made by the chaplain , who concluded by proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for his present , and instructions to the secretary to insert his letter in the minute book . This was seconded by the acting S . W ., supported by the W . M ., and passed unanimously . Bro . Dr . H . briefly acknowledged the compliment , and then at

some length brought before the notice of the lodge the claims of the Palestine Exploration Fund for pecuniary assistance from all branches of the fraternity , and gave notice of his intention at the next meeting to propose a grant of £ 2 2 s . towards it . Bro . Radmore of Plymouth tendered his best thanks to the members of the Pleiades Lodge , for the aid given him in the form of votes for an annuity from the Masonic Benevolent Fund , in which he had been successful . No other business offering , the lodge was closed at S o ' clock .

As tho treo takos in tho air , and tho olomonts aud particlos which float in tho air , so tho soul drinks in knowlodga , aud , by a divine alchomy , changos what it loams into its own substanco , and from within outwardly dovclops itsolf , and grows with an inherent forco and power liko that which lios hid iu tho grain of wheat .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GLASGOW . THE CBAET AND THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STONE PROCEEDINGS . A meeting of the Provincial Grand Committee was held on the 2 nd inst-, in St . Mark ' s Hall . Bro . J . B . Walker , Prov . G . Treas ., who presided , explained in reference to the demonstration of laying the foundation-stone of the University Buildings

, at Gilmore-b . il ! , that the Masonic body could take no part in the ceremony ; in the first place , because the stone could not be laid with Masonic honours , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales not being a Mason ; and in the second place , because in the arrangements the position of the Grand Master Mason of Scotland had been ignored—it being his prerogative , either personally or by depute , confirmed by Royal Charter , to lay the

foundation-stones of all public buildings in Scotland . The chairman also expressed his regret that the College authorities , had not intimated to his Royal Highness that they wished the stone laid with Masonic honours , in which case his Royal Highness could have called upon the Grand Master Mason of Scotland to perforin the ceremony , to whom in turn the Grand Master could have reported that the work was properly performed . He added that , although the Masonic body could not appear in the clothing of the Craft , there was nothing to prevent them boing present as citizens .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . INDUSTRY CHAPTER ( NO . 186 ) . —The consecration of this chapter took place on Monday , the 21 st ult ., before a large gathering of companions and influential members of the Craft . The interesting ceremony was conducted by Comp . W . Watson , P . Z ., & c , who was assisted by Comps . Matthew Cooke , P . Z . ; Stuart , P . Z . ; and Albert , P . Z . The following companions were installed in the principal chairs , viz ., Comps . W . Mann (

thepresent able Master of the Industry Lodge ) ; W . Bartlett , H . ; and H . G . Lake , J . ( both Past Masters of the Industry Lodge ); after which the following companions were appointed officers : — Comps . H . Carpenter , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; E . Clarke , Scribe N . ; John F . Berry , Treas . ; E . J . Page , P . Z ., as Prin . Soj . ; T . Price , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; J . W . Blake , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; C . W . Nochmere ,. Steward . After the above ceremonies were concluded , several brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting of the chapter , which will be on Tuesday , the 20 th ult . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and a very pleasurableevening was spent .

VICTORIA CHAPTER , NO . 1 , 056 . —The installation meeting of this young and flourishing Capter was held at the George ' Hotel , AUermanbury , on Monday the 5 th inst . The Chapter was duly opened by the principals and the minutes of the previous meeting , and of a Chapter of Emergency were read and confirmed . The audit committee thon presented their report ,, which showed a very satisfactory balance in hand . The candidate for exaltation not being in attendance a conclave of third

principals was formed , and Comp . R . W . Little , P . Z . and S . E . very ably installed Comp . Edward Clark into the chair of J . after which a conclave of first principals was formed when-Comp . James Brett , P . Z . and treasurer in as equally an efficient manner installed the H . Comp . Charles Hosgood into the chair . of Z . The installation of Comp . G . H . Oliver as H ., wag deferred in consequence of the absence of that companion through indisposition . The M . E . Z . invested the officers elected at the

previous meeting , viz .: Comps . Alfred A . Pendlebury , S . E . ; . William Long , S . N . ; James Brett Treas . ; Charles Gottheil , Prin . Sojr ., and W . Grant , Janitor . The Prin . Sojr . then appointed Comps . J . Forsyth , and A . E . Harris , his first and second assistants , Comp . Higmanu was appointed Dir . of Cirs . Bro George Horatio Jones having arrived , the ballot was taken aud pronounced to be unanimously in his favour , he was then properly preparedadmitted and exalted into Royal Arch

, Masonry in a highly efficient manner . In addition to the cornpa nions named above , we observed Comps . H . Ehnhuus , J . G Marsh , and Massey , letters were read from Comps . Oliver , and Marks . The Chapter was then closed and the Comps . adjourned to the banqueting room , where the usual toasts were duly