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events and exciting scenes which he had taken part m and witnessed , while surgeon in the Royal Navy . Bro . Dr . WALKER ATCSOTT , in a pithy and concise manner , o-ave a short sketch of the origin and progress of the Royal Order , and congratulated the members on the early prospect of His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales acceding to the desire of the members to join the ranks of this truly Eoyal Order , as bis predecessors , the kings of Scotland , had done before him .

At the request of the members , Bro . DAVID HAIBE , Decorative Artist to the Queen , gave a short sketch of the decorations of the City , with reference as to the best mode of seeing the o-reatest number of sights with the least possible loss of time and labour . Bro . DAVIDSON gave " The Health of the Chairman , " which Bro . Campbell responded to , and stated that it was in contemlation for the members entertaining their lady friends on an

p ensuing occasion at a conversazione , which was received with acclamation . MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES . GLASGOW . —Several of the Masonic lodges in the city displayed characteristic emblems , and testified their loyal gratification in other ways . Exterior of St . Mark's Lodge ( No . 102 ) there was

exhibited a large painting , ten feet by four , of St . Mark holding the Bible , and a compass and square , while by his side stood the winged lion ( by Dudgeon ) illuminated by padelle lights . The cornice of the roof was lined by padelle , and the banners of the most distinguished Glasgow lodges were displayed in their order , the whole being surmounted by the Union Jack . The central window was illuminated with large silver candelabra , the background being filled with nine shields with armorial bearings of

the Knight Templars , conspicuous amid which was the escutcheon of the Prince of Wales , surrounded by bannerets of the Eoyal Order of Scotland , beautifully illuminated . . The end window contained nine shields with armorial bearings of the Knight Templars and miniature arch , representative of the " Royal Arch , " and bannerets of the Twelve Tribes of Israel , illuminated by wax tapers . Below the windows was a tasteful arrangement of laurel and bay across the entire length of the hall , the whole reflecting great credit on the R . W . M . 's taste and energy .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CHANNEL ISLES . JERSEY . — -Harmony Chapter ( No . 302 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Tuesday , March 3 rd . The chapter was opened at half-past 7 by the M . E . Comp . Adams , assisted by Comp . Mann , acting as H ., and Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . of No . S 57 , acting as J . the Second Principal being absent , and also the Principal Sojourner , whose place was supplied by Comp . Benham ,

J . The number of members attending was small , not more than sixteen , for in Jersey , as elsewhere , Eoyal Areh Masonry is at a discount , and is likely to continue so until some radical changes are made at head quarters . Comp . Thompson , H . E . Z ., of No . 857 , was present as a visitor . Bro . C . Harrison was introduced , and received the benefit of exaltation . Tbeonly other business of the evening was the presentation of a handsome First Principal's jewel to Comp . SchmittP . Z . the

in-, , scription on which bore testimony to the esteem in which he is held by the companions , and to the zeal and fidelity , displayed by him in the performance of his duties during his year of presidency . Having been placed before the chair , Comp . Schmitt was addressed by the M . E . Z ., who expressed his regret that the duty had not been undertaken by some one more competent to do justice to the occasionas he was himself far from welland

, , therefore unable adequately to state the feelings of the memners towards one so entitled to their love and respect . He s poke in high terms of the masterly manner in which Comp . Schmitt had ruled the chapter and conducted the ceremonials , the difficulty of which was greatly increased by his having to acquire the ritual in a language not very familiar to him . He expatiated on the ardour and which he applied to the

energy discharge of all services in the cause of Freemasonry , whether w chapter or in lodge , and on the great benefits which he had thus conferred upon the province . Notwithstanding his own inefficiency , he was pleased to be the instrument of conferring a downing honour ou the recipient , and of decorating him with a

Royal Arch.

jewel indicative of approbation , which he trusted he might long be spared to wear as a memento of the regard | of the chapter , and that , should he be called away to his own country , it would often remind him of the brethren aud companions with whom he had been so long associated , and by whom he was held in so much honour . In conlusion he assured Comp . Schmitt , that though absent from them , his memory would be cherished among those with whom he hadlaboured , and it would be long , very long ,

before the recollection of his zeal , his fidelity , bis high character his prudent counsel , would be effaced from this chapter , equally with other branches of the Masonic bod j ' , where the same appreciation of his merits was well known and recognized . Having been reconducted to his seat , Comp . Schmitt , evidently labouring under deep emotion , rose to reply . He said : —Most Excellent , and Companions , though under similar circumstances to those in which I am now placedit is common to observe that

, one cannot find terms adequate to the expression of the thoughts and sentiments by which one is overpowered , believe me , when I state that such is my present condition . True it is that so extensive is the power of language , that there are no ideas , no opinions , to which it is not capable of affording form and expression , but it is equally true , as I now find to be the case , that it utterly fails and is totally inadequate to

represent the feelings of the heart and affections , and the emotions by which my breast is now agitated . Companions , I thank you most sincerely , not only for this jewel , beautiful aud valuable as it is , but for the kindness , the sincerity , which have dictated its bestowal , as the symbol , the outward manifestation , of your regard and approval . I do , indeed , regard it as the crowning point of my ambition . Companions , I cannot but allude to the significant emblems depicted on this jewel , which mark the climax of Freemasonry . I regard them

as pointing out the highest duties which man can perforin towards his God and towards his fellow men . As such I trust that it will be hereafter , as it has been hitherto , the study of my life to carry out the principles which they embody , of reverence , of love , of good-will , of peace , and harmony . Allow me to express my earnest trust , that to you , as well as to myself , they will serve as guides and patterns by which to regulate our conduct . Most Excellent , in alluding to the services which I have been

able to render to the cause of Freemasonry , so dear to us all , you have expressed yourself in terms too flattering , perhaps , yet , as coining from one who has had so much experience , who holds the exalted station of the chair of First Principal , who thus speaks with authority , I am bound to believe that they are genuine and true , as such then , I acknowledge my gratitude and my satisfaction at having been thought worthy of them . Wherever I may beI shall hihlprize this jewelnot for its

, gy , intrinsic worth , but on account of the recollections which it will bring to my mind , of the associations with which it is connected , of the sympathy which has been shown towards me so often and in so many ways , for the remembrance that you , my companions , have presented it as a token of your affection , as an expression of your conviction that I have done my duty . For the short time that may yet remain to me in Jersey , before my

departure for 1113- native and beloved country , Poland , be assured that I shall still continue my services , and that whatever exertions I may he able to make will still be at the command of this chapter and of the Craft generally . Companions I thauk you from the bottom of my heart . M . E . Comp . Schmitt resumed his seat amid the acclamations of those present , who could not but be impressed by the affecting , calm , and emphatic manner in which his address had been delivered . The chapter was closed in due form at a quarter to ten .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST . ) SHEFEIELD . —2 fe » oif Chapter of Sovereign Princes Hose Croix . —A meeting of this chapter took place in the Freemasons ' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield , on Saturday , 7 th inst ., at 2 p . m . The M . W . S ., Bro . Wm . White , Jun ., 30 ° , presided , and was assisted by Bros . J . Rodgers , Prelate ; H . Webster , 1 st General ; Graham Stuart , 2 nd General ; W . R . Parker , Raphael ; John Thompson , Grand Marshal ; Gilbert Wilkinson , Capt . of the

Guard ; J . C . Thomson , Equerry Without ; Wm . Roberts ; John Knight , & c . A petition for perfection having been forwarded by Bros . J . Eltoft , and J . C . Peatson , M . D ., of Manchester , and Walter Reynolds , M . C . Peck , R . G . Smith , C . S .