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carried out , viz ., that of drinking a bumper to the healths of the bride and bridegroom from a splendid old decanter , containing six bottles of wine , beautifully embossed with gilt devices , and on which is inscribed the words " Fratris doiium . " The brethren retired shortly before eleven , having spent a most convivial aud delightful evening .
WARWICKSHIRE . PROA ' IIVCIAL GEAKD LODGE . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire -was held at the Court House , Warwick , on Tuesday , Oct . 31 st ., by invitation of the Unity Lodge . The lodge having been opened in due form by Bro . D . Malins , "W . M ., the Provincial Grand Lodge were admitted , and Lord
Leigh , Prov . G . M ., assumed the chair . The usual official business was then proceeded with . A letter was rend from Bro . C . AV . Elkington , of Birmingham , resigning tho office of D . Prov . G . M ., in consequence of continued ill-health . The Prov . G . M . and others spoke in high terms ofthe ability and zeal which Bro . Elkington had evinced as a member of the Craft , and expressed great regret that he was obliged to relinquish the honourable office to which his
merits justly entitled him , ancl more especially as the cause of his doing so was one which they must all sincerely deplore . Bro . Major Machem , of Leamington , was then appointed D . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . H . Weiss , Prov . S . G . W . ; and Bro . S . Lloyd Foster , Prov . J . G . W . ; and the other officers were also selected . The members of the Provincial Grand Loflge then walked in procession , wearing the insignia of the Craft , to St . Mary's
Church , where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Kev . J . Lucy , P . Prov . G . Chap ., who selected as his text 1 st Corinthians , viii . 1 , " Charity edilioth . " In the passage having special reference to Masonry , he said that the Craft had justly been described as one of the most sublime and perfect of human institutions ever formed for the advancement of the happiness and the general good of mankind . The best , the bravest , and most illustrious had sprung from its ranks , and the arts and sciences had been nurtured under its fostering care ; whilst iu connection with it benevolent charities had been
established for the relief of the widow and the orphan . It was an institution wherein true patriotism ancl christian charity were exemplified , and a series of transactions recorded which time could never efface . How innocuous then was the slander of that potentate , who chanced to be tho successor of St . Peter , when he hurled his recent anathemas at the members of the Craft . At the close of the service , which was full choral , a collection
was made on behalf of the Masonic Charities . The brethren then marched back to the Court House , where the lodge was closed in clue form , with solemn prayer . In the evening the Provincial Grand Master , with his officers , together with upwards of a hundred and twenty of the principal Masons of Warwickshire , dined together in the County Hall , by invitation of the Unity Lodge . Amongst the toasts
proposed were "The Queen ancl the Craft , " "The Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of tho Royal Family ;" "The Army , Navy , ancl Volunteers ; " "The Earl of Zetland , the Most AVorshipful Grand Master ; " "The Earl de Grey and Bipon , Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge of England ;" . " Lord Leigh , Provincial Grand Master ; " unci " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master . " Amongst those who
attended the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge were , Bros . E . Greaves , P . M . 2 S-1- ; J . D-. u-wcn , P . M . 567 ; T . J . Roberts , J . W . 567 ; E . C . Apps , S . D . 567 ; J . Davis , I . G . 567 ; Charles Read , P . G . S . D . 251 ; P . Solomon , W . M . 254 ; C . RatclifF , P . M . 501 ; the Revs . J . Lucy , J . Ray , and W . B . Smith , P . Prov . G . Chaps . ; T . 15 . Dickins and H . B . Faulkner ; the Hon . and Rev . J . VV . LeihProv . G . Chap . ; and the Rev . H . G .
g , Layton , Chap . 925 ; . T . S . Phillips , P . M . 725 ; -H . Turner ( Birmingham ) , 501 ; J . Y . Bobbins , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; G . T . Robinson , W . M . 284- ; J . AVatkin , P . M . 395 ; J . Machen , P . M . 231 : T ) . Malins , jun ., Prov . G . Purst ., & c .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Chapter de Lurghi ( No . 4-24 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on the 26 ' fch ult ., at tho Assembly-rooms , Grey Horse Inn , at four o'clock , and was
Royal Arch.
opened by Comps . R . J . Banning , Z . ; P . S . Gillies , H . ; and H . Hotham , as J . There was a good attendance of the members , including several Past Principals of the chapter . M . E . Comp . P . S . Gillies was installed as Z . ; VV . Bridon , as H . ; and R . J . Banning , M . D ., P . Z ., as J . The ceremony was performed by Comp . R . J . Banning , P . Z . The other officers invested were Comps . Anthony Clapham , P . Z ., Treas . ; Heaward , E . ; G . A . Allan , N . ; B . Hugill , P . S . ; ancl Joshua Curry , Janitor . The
chapter was reported to be in a flourishing condition . One new joining member was then elected by ballot . After the chapter had been duly closed , the companions adjourned to a sumptuous banquet when the usual loyal and Arch Masonic toasts were given and drunk in an enthusiastic manner , ancl the companions separated , after spending a very pleasant evening . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) .
SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Chapter ( No . 200 ) . —The companions of this chapter assembled on Wednesday evening , the 1 st inst ., when the M . E . Comps . W . Lawton , P . Z . ( York ) , iu the absence of Comp . W . E . Richardson , Z ., who from illness was unable to attend , VV . Bean , H . ; and Jas . F . Spur , J ., presided , and opened the chapter in due form . There were also present CompsH . C . MartinScribe E . ; T . B . FarthingScribe N . ; G .
. , , Symons , Prin . Soj . ; E . Brown , S . S . ; Oliver Sarony , J . S . ; John Chapman , Janitor ; H . VV . Garnett , W . B . Stewart , VV . F . Rooke , & c . Tlie minutes of the previous chapter having been passed and signed by the three Principals , three Master Masons ¦ were balloted for and unanimously approved as candidates for the Royal Arch degree , and afterwards received as companions of that august assembly or councilviz . the Rev . D . Legard
, , Alexander , M . A ., Colonel B . B . Haworth , and R . H . Peacock . The M . E . Z . gave the mystic , the M . E . H . the symbolic , and the M . E . J , the historic explanations appertaining to the H . R . A . of J . Tho labours of the evening then being ended , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .
Knights Templar.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . NOTTINGHAM . —Abbey Chapter Encampment . —A meeting of this ancient encampment of Knights Templars , Knight of the Mediterranean Pass , Knights of Malta , and Knights of the Red Cross was held at the Assembly-rooms , on Thursday , tho 2 nd inst ., for the installation of the knights of the respective orders . The business of the encampment being closed , the Sir
Kts . adjourned to an elegant banquet , when , after the usual royal toasts , the health of his grace the Duke of Newcastle , the very high and eminent Provincial Grand Commander for the province of Nottingham , was drunk with the usual honours , followed hy tho health of S . R . P . Shilton , the Deputy Provincial Grand Commander , which was also drunk and responded to by him , after which much useful and historical information was ail ' orded , and all departed with that satisfaction christian Masonrv can alone supply .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
CUMBERLAND . CARLISLE . —Cumberland Lodge ( No . GO ) . —This flourishing ancl prosperous lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic-rooms , Barwise-court , English-street , Carlisle . The R . W . M ., Bro . W . Murray , occupied the chair , and opened the lodge in due form , when , after the minutes were reacl ancl confirmedthe ballot box was taken round for Bros .
, G . G . Boulton , of lodges 339 , Penrith , 1073 Keswick , and 111 Darlington ; VV . B . Arnison , 339 ; Rev . James Losh , S 72 ; and Capt . G . Wilson , 310 , which proved unanimous in their favour . The two former being present , were duly prepared , admitted , and advanced by Bro . G . G . Hay ward , J . W ., at the request of the R . W . M ., supported by Bros . F . W . Ilayward , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . T . Milbo-jrne , M . O . ; VV . Irwin , S . O . ; VV . Carrick , J . O . ; W .
Cockett , Chap . ; M . Fisher , Reg . ; A . Woodhouse , Sec . ; J . A . AVheatley , S . D . ; W . Pratclictt , ' J . D . ; L . Hall , I . G . ; Thos . D . Wheatley , J . Rodney , ancl Busher , 129 , who proposed ( seconded by Bro . the Rev . VV . Cockett ) that Bro . J . Simpson , of 129 , become a Mark Master of this lodae . The lodge was closed by R . W . M .. Bro . W . Murray , with solemn prayer , and the hrethren repaired to the refreshment room , where they spent an hour agreeably , and parted in harmony .
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Provincial.
carried out , viz ., that of drinking a bumper to the healths of the bride and bridegroom from a splendid old decanter , containing six bottles of wine , beautifully embossed with gilt devices , and on which is inscribed the words " Fratris doiium . " The brethren retired shortly before eleven , having spent a most convivial aud delightful evening .
WARWICKSHIRE . PROA ' IIVCIAL GEAKD LODGE . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire -was held at the Court House , Warwick , on Tuesday , Oct . 31 st ., by invitation of the Unity Lodge . The lodge having been opened in due form by Bro . D . Malins , "W . M ., the Provincial Grand Lodge were admitted , and Lord
Leigh , Prov . G . M ., assumed the chair . The usual official business was then proceeded with . A letter was rend from Bro . C . AV . Elkington , of Birmingham , resigning tho office of D . Prov . G . M ., in consequence of continued ill-health . The Prov . G . M . and others spoke in high terms ofthe ability and zeal which Bro . Elkington had evinced as a member of the Craft , and expressed great regret that he was obliged to relinquish the honourable office to which his
merits justly entitled him , ancl more especially as the cause of his doing so was one which they must all sincerely deplore . Bro . Major Machem , of Leamington , was then appointed D . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . H . Weiss , Prov . S . G . W . ; and Bro . S . Lloyd Foster , Prov . J . G . W . ; and the other officers were also selected . The members of the Provincial Grand Loflge then walked in procession , wearing the insignia of the Craft , to St . Mary's
Church , where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Kev . J . Lucy , P . Prov . G . Chap ., who selected as his text 1 st Corinthians , viii . 1 , " Charity edilioth . " In the passage having special reference to Masonry , he said that the Craft had justly been described as one of the most sublime and perfect of human institutions ever formed for the advancement of the happiness and the general good of mankind . The best , the bravest , and most illustrious had sprung from its ranks , and the arts and sciences had been nurtured under its fostering care ; whilst iu connection with it benevolent charities had been
established for the relief of the widow and the orphan . It was an institution wherein true patriotism ancl christian charity were exemplified , and a series of transactions recorded which time could never efface . How innocuous then was the slander of that potentate , who chanced to be tho successor of St . Peter , when he hurled his recent anathemas at the members of the Craft . At the close of the service , which was full choral , a collection
was made on behalf of the Masonic Charities . The brethren then marched back to the Court House , where the lodge was closed in clue form , with solemn prayer . In the evening the Provincial Grand Master , with his officers , together with upwards of a hundred and twenty of the principal Masons of Warwickshire , dined together in the County Hall , by invitation of the Unity Lodge . Amongst the toasts
proposed were "The Queen ancl the Craft , " "The Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of tho Royal Family ;" "The Army , Navy , ancl Volunteers ; " "The Earl of Zetland , the Most AVorshipful Grand Master ; " "The Earl de Grey and Bipon , Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge of England ;" . " Lord Leigh , Provincial Grand Master ; " unci " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master . " Amongst those who
attended the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge were , Bros . E . Greaves , P . M . 2 S-1- ; J . D-. u-wcn , P . M . 567 ; T . J . Roberts , J . W . 567 ; E . C . Apps , S . D . 567 ; J . Davis , I . G . 567 ; Charles Read , P . G . S . D . 251 ; P . Solomon , W . M . 254 ; C . RatclifF , P . M . 501 ; the Revs . J . Lucy , J . Ray , and W . B . Smith , P . Prov . G . Chaps . ; T . 15 . Dickins and H . B . Faulkner ; the Hon . and Rev . J . VV . LeihProv . G . Chap . ; and the Rev . H . G .
g , Layton , Chap . 925 ; . T . S . Phillips , P . M . 725 ; -H . Turner ( Birmingham ) , 501 ; J . Y . Bobbins , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; G . T . Robinson , W . M . 284- ; J . AVatkin , P . M . 395 ; J . Machen , P . M . 231 : T ) . Malins , jun ., Prov . G . Purst ., & c .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Chapter de Lurghi ( No . 4-24 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on the 26 ' fch ult ., at tho Assembly-rooms , Grey Horse Inn , at four o'clock , and was
Royal Arch.
opened by Comps . R . J . Banning , Z . ; P . S . Gillies , H . ; and H . Hotham , as J . There was a good attendance of the members , including several Past Principals of the chapter . M . E . Comp . P . S . Gillies was installed as Z . ; VV . Bridon , as H . ; and R . J . Banning , M . D ., P . Z ., as J . The ceremony was performed by Comp . R . J . Banning , P . Z . The other officers invested were Comps . Anthony Clapham , P . Z ., Treas . ; Heaward , E . ; G . A . Allan , N . ; B . Hugill , P . S . ; ancl Joshua Curry , Janitor . The
chapter was reported to be in a flourishing condition . One new joining member was then elected by ballot . After the chapter had been duly closed , the companions adjourned to a sumptuous banquet when the usual loyal and Arch Masonic toasts were given and drunk in an enthusiastic manner , ancl the companions separated , after spending a very pleasant evening . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) .
SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Chapter ( No . 200 ) . —The companions of this chapter assembled on Wednesday evening , the 1 st inst ., when the M . E . Comps . W . Lawton , P . Z . ( York ) , iu the absence of Comp . W . E . Richardson , Z ., who from illness was unable to attend , VV . Bean , H . ; and Jas . F . Spur , J ., presided , and opened the chapter in due form . There were also present CompsH . C . MartinScribe E . ; T . B . FarthingScribe N . ; G .
. , , Symons , Prin . Soj . ; E . Brown , S . S . ; Oliver Sarony , J . S . ; John Chapman , Janitor ; H . VV . Garnett , W . B . Stewart , VV . F . Rooke , & c . Tlie minutes of the previous chapter having been passed and signed by the three Principals , three Master Masons ¦ were balloted for and unanimously approved as candidates for the Royal Arch degree , and afterwards received as companions of that august assembly or councilviz . the Rev . D . Legard
, , Alexander , M . A ., Colonel B . B . Haworth , and R . H . Peacock . The M . E . Z . gave the mystic , the M . E . H . the symbolic , and the M . E . J , the historic explanations appertaining to the H . R . A . of J . Tho labours of the evening then being ended , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .
Knights Templar.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . NOTTINGHAM . —Abbey Chapter Encampment . —A meeting of this ancient encampment of Knights Templars , Knight of the Mediterranean Pass , Knights of Malta , and Knights of the Red Cross was held at the Assembly-rooms , on Thursday , tho 2 nd inst ., for the installation of the knights of the respective orders . The business of the encampment being closed , the Sir
Kts . adjourned to an elegant banquet , when , after the usual royal toasts , the health of his grace the Duke of Newcastle , the very high and eminent Provincial Grand Commander for the province of Nottingham , was drunk with the usual honours , followed hy tho health of S . R . P . Shilton , the Deputy Provincial Grand Commander , which was also drunk and responded to by him , after which much useful and historical information was ail ' orded , and all departed with that satisfaction christian Masonrv can alone supply .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
CUMBERLAND . CARLISLE . —Cumberland Lodge ( No . GO ) . —This flourishing ancl prosperous lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic-rooms , Barwise-court , English-street , Carlisle . The R . W . M ., Bro . W . Murray , occupied the chair , and opened the lodge in due form , when , after the minutes were reacl ancl confirmedthe ballot box was taken round for Bros .
, G . G . Boulton , of lodges 339 , Penrith , 1073 Keswick , and 111 Darlington ; VV . B . Arnison , 339 ; Rev . James Losh , S 72 ; and Capt . G . Wilson , 310 , which proved unanimous in their favour . The two former being present , were duly prepared , admitted , and advanced by Bro . G . G . Hay ward , J . W ., at the request of the R . W . M ., supported by Bros . F . W . Ilayward , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . T . Milbo-jrne , M . O . ; VV . Irwin , S . O . ; VV . Carrick , J . O . ; W .
Cockett , Chap . ; M . Fisher , Reg . ; A . Woodhouse , Sec . ; J . A . AVheatley , S . D . ; W . Pratclictt , ' J . D . ; L . Hall , I . G . ; Thos . D . Wheatley , J . Rodney , ancl Busher , 129 , who proposed ( seconded by Bro . the Rev . VV . Cockett ) that Bro . J . Simpson , of 129 , become a Mark Master of this lodae . The lodge was closed by R . W . M .. Bro . W . Murray , with solemn prayer , and the hrethren repaired to the refreshment room , where they spent an hour agreeably , and parted in harmony .