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the third degree . Bro . Brawn , J . AV ., and Prov . G . Org ., presided at the organ , and led the musical chants . Among the visitors were Bros . Dean ( Rending Lodge ) , and White , of Ireland , together with several brofchren of No . 253 .

MONMOUTHSHIR E . Nwrorcr . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —The monthly meeting- of the members took place at the Masonic Hall , Dock-street , on Tuesday , the 31 st inst . Bro . the Rev . Samuel Fox , AV . M ., in the chair . There was also a very large attendance , all of the brethren appearing in deep mourning for their late beloved R . W , Prov . G . Master . The lodge having been opened in the first

degree , the minutes of the last meeting , and of a lodge of emergency , were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree and Bros . AV . Oliver and Matthews being in attendance , were examined in open lodgo as to the progress each had made as a F . C ., and their answers proving satisfactory , these brethren retired . Tbe lodge was then opened in the third degree , when Bros . Oliver and Matthews were raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . Tbe was most

ablrenceremony y dered by the AA . M . The lodge was theu closed down to the first degree , when Mr . George Harford , of Maindee , was duly initiated into ceremony ; this ccvevaony being also most beautifully rendered by the AV . M ., who was most ably assisted by his officers , aud an excellent choir , under the able direction of Bro . Groves . The W . Master then very feelingly alluded to the death of their late Prov . G . Master . Bro . Rollsand

-, pro posed that a suitrble address of condolence from tho brethren of 471 , be sent to the widow and family , and that such address be prepared by himself ( the AA . M . ) and the Secretary . This was duly sicoiided by Bro , Evans , P . M ., and carried unanimously . The Secretary then rose and said—Death hud also snatched away the affectionate wife of their beloved Tyler , aged seventynine , after baviner been married fiftv-seven or fiftv-eisrht vears :

and he proposed that a letter of condolence be also written to their venerable brother—now iu his eighty-ninth year—expressive of their deep sympathy with him iu his domestic affliction . This was seconded by Bro . Oliver , P . M ., and curried unanimously . It was then proposed b y the S . AV ., seconded by the J . AA ., and carried , "that this lodgo be closed as usual during the three summer months , lodges of emergency excepted . Three gentlemen belonging to the town were then proposed for

initiation , and duly seconded . The AV . M . announced that tho installation of Bro . Kennard as W . M . of the Kennard Lodge ( No . 1 , 258 ) , would take place at Pontypool , on the 20 th inst ., and he invited the brethren to go with him . The . Secretary reported that a train would leave Newport at 1 . 45 p . m ., reluming from Pontypool at 10 p . m . The W . M . then notified , that in consequence of the death of the R . W . the Prov . G . Master , the

opening of the Keystone Mark Lodge ( No . 109 ) , had been adjourned to Monday , tho 27 th inst , when the lodge would bo consecrated , the AV . M . installed , aud twenty-seven brethren advanced , and that the whole of these ceremonios would be performed by the Grand Mark Secretary , Bi-o . Binckes . Tim lodge was then closed in harmony at a quarter to nine o ' clock . We believe it is the unanimous wish of nine-tenths of the brethren herethat Bro . Henry Martyn Kennardof Cruml ' m Hullshould

, , , be recommended to the M . W . the Grand Muster , as a fit and proper person to bo appointed Prov . G . M ., in the place of their kite revered and respected Prov . G . M ., Bro . John Etherington Welsh Rolls , deceased ; and we are told a better selection than that of Bro . Kennard could not possibly be made . He is in every way duly qualified , and a more energetic Freemason is not lo he found .

Turkey.

TURKEY .

IRISH CONSTITUTION . BUYUKDEUE . — Leinster Lodge . —At a moeliug o £ this lodge held on Saturday , the 14 th nit ., Bro . J . Bcvan was elected W . M ; for the ensuing term ; Bros . J . \ V ctherilt , S . W . ; S . Cook , J . W .. S . Demarchi , Treas . ; J . Harris , Sec . ; A . Bolanachi , S . D . ; H . Wetlierilfc , J-D . ; R . Femisf . er , I . G . ; and Roseimo , Tyler . Tho installation of the newly-elected AV . M . will take place on tho Festival of St . John , June 24 th , when a banquet will be given .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . MOTJNT LEBANON CHAPTEB ( NO- 73 ) . —An emergency meeting of this chapter was held at the Bridge House Hotel on Monday , the 30 th ult . - Comp . J . W . Avery , occupied the chair of M . E . Z ., and was supported by Comps . F . AValters , P . Z ., as E . j H , Muggeridge , P . Z ., as H . ; Dr . Dixon , P . Z . ; Dr . Lilly , P . Z . ; and R . Watte , P . Z . The chapter was opened at half-past one

o ' clock . Comp . John Trickett , C . JS ., was installed as . 1 . for the ensuing year by Comp . Henry Muggeridge , who performed the ceremony in his well-known style . Amongst the visitors Vfere Comps . W . B . Heath , P . Z . 22 ; G . A . Taylor , P . Z . 22 , M . E . Z . 217 ; E . Sillifant , J . 22 ; J . Lacey , M . E . Z . 176 ; E . Clark , H . 186 ; F . B . Davnge , H . 185 ; J . AV . Halsey , P . Z . 507 ; J . Terry , P . Z . 174 and 975 ; and others . CANOXBTIRY CHAPTER ( NO . 657 ) . —The regular meeting of

this chapter was held on the 26 th ult ., at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , Comp . AV . Watson , P . Z ., occupying the chair in the absence of Comp . T . AVescombe . He was ably supported by Comps . S . May , H . ; 3 . Tanner , J . ; H . Carey , S . E . ; Cox , N . ; and P . Z . 's Ougb , B . P . Todd , AVebb , & c . The ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Hull , S 7 , which , proving favourable , he was duly exalted . Tho next business was the installation of the

M . E . Z . and Principals , Comp . S . May being installed as M . E . Z ., J . Tanner , H . and F . Cox . It was proposed and carried that the chapter be removed . At the close of the business the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , at which the usual loyal aud Masonic toasts were given , and complimentary speeches followed . The M . E . 2 ., in proposing the toast of the P . Z ., regretted tho absence of Comp . T . AA iscombe , and hoped he would be speedily restored to health . A Past Principal ' s jewel was proposed and voted , but in his absence the presentation was necessarily deferred .

CANADA . NE" \ V BRTTSSWICK . —Botsford , Chapter . —This chapter , mider dispensation from Grand Chapter of Canada , was duly organised at the town of Monckton , province of New Brunswick , on Monday , the 16 th ult ., by R . E . Comp . R . Marshall , G . Superintendent , and V . E . Comp . D , Runsom Monro , G . Dir . of Cers ,, of the Grand Chapter of Canada , together with a number of

the officers of New Brunswick Chapter , and other Masons from , the city . The following arc the officers of the year , who were severally duly installed and invested , via .: —Comps . Hon . Bliss Botsford , P . Z . ; J . L . Harris , P . H . ; Dr . A . H . Chandler , P . J . ; Rev . W . N . Boyer , Chan . ; C . P . Harris , Treas . ; H . T . Stevens , Scribe E . ; I ) . S . Harper , Scribe N . ; AV . J . Croasdale , Prill , Soj . ; I . AV . Binuey , Senior Soj . ; A . E . Ooulton , Junior Soj . ; E . Olive , Master o ' f 3 rd Veil ; C . AV . Smith , Mastei of 2 nd Veil ;

W . Spencc Torrie , Master of 1 st Veil . The ballot was taken upon upwards of twenty-five applications , and the degrees were conferred on twelve candidates at the convocation . Botsford . Chapter opened under most favourable circumstances , and from its central position will , no doubt , become a large and influential ' , body . AA e understand that the delegates from St . John were entertained in Monckton by tho Botsford Chapter , at a sumptuous banquet ; and that the chapter promises to become o :: o of the best in the Dominion of Canada .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

GRAND LODGE Grand Lodge of Mark Masters met on Tuesday evening , ut Freemasons' Tavern , the Rev . G . It . Portal , G . M . in the chair . Among the members present were : Bros . Sir John Conroy , S . AV . ; AV . E . Gumbleton , J . AV . ; Lord Hohnesdile , Lord Carnarvon , AV . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and Lord Leigh , P . G . M ' s . ; Earl ProvGMNorthumberland and Durham ; T . M .

Tal-Percy , ... bot , Prov . G . M . South Wales ; T . Meggy , G . M . O . ; AV . Reynolds , G . S . O . ; Jos . Nunn , G . J . 0 . ; T . F . T . Kavonshaw , G . Chap . ; J . G . Marsh , G . L Works ; H . C . Levander , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . R . Stebbing , G . Treas . ; AV , H . Wai-r , G , Dir . of Cers . ; A . D . Loewenstark , P . G . I . G ., as G . I . G . ; T J . Sabine , as G . J . D , ; J . Reed , G . Org . ; Rev . D . Shaboe , P . G . Chap . ; R . Spencer , P . G . S . B , ; S . Rosenthal and James Stevens , G . Stewards ;