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Dr . LEESON came amongst them , at all times , with very great pleasure to himself , and was always kindly welcomed with that warm feeling which was so grateful to every individual . He was , as lie had always been , most anxious to discharge the duties of his hi gh position with zeal and kindness , and fervently hoped , that if his successors were found more able , all would

believe him when he said they could not be more willing . It was one of his most anxious desires to spread the principles of the Order by fraternal intercommunication throughout the globe . This had been practically effected , and the Council were in the receipt of the warmest support , and reciprocity of feeling , from foreign rulers of the Rite both far and near . On

the last occasion they held a meeting in that degree they gladly welcomed an American brother , Dr . Lewis , one of the Supreme Grand Council of the Northern States , and so endeavoured to carry out the motto of the Order—peace on earth , good-will towards men . He thought they could not expect him to resume bis seat , notwithstanding what his excellent friend in tbe chair

said to the contrary , but as they were then met for reciprocal enjoyment and good friendship , he could not sit down without proposing tbe health of his able friend Colonel Clerk , and tbe value entertained of his services by the whole of the members of the Council .

Colonel CEERB : said the last toast he gave was to have been the last , but the M . P . Sov . G . Com . had added a rider which he ( Colonel Clerk ) had net included . But as Dr . Leeson had so kindly mentioned his name , and they fiad so warmly received it , ho could do no other than reply . He could say for himself that he always tried his best to do his duty , and felt a pleasure

in doing it . He was ever anxious that all their ceremonies ehould he performed with eclat and becoming earnestness , for , as there was but one step from the sublime to the ridiculous , a want of attention to details , and a corresponding laxity of performance , frequently marred very important ceremonies . When , however , pains were taken to render them , if not

ably , at least intelligently , candidates might be impressed with the reality of that in which they were being received , and those who were older members were confirmed in their previous good impressions , and stimulated to a renewed enjoyment at each performance . Such were , and he trusted always would be his endeavours , and , be it little or much that fell to his share to do , he should ever try to do it well , for there was nothing that was worth doing that was not worthy of being well done At all times he was most ably assisted by the other members

of the Council , as well as by Bro . Hyde Pullen ; and if the brethren thought , as he did , that each one tried to do his best , they ( the Council and himself ) had their reward in the fraternal approval of those for whom they worked . For the toast , its proposer , apd their reception of it , they had his grateful thanks . Dr . LEESON said , though there might be a last toast , there

was one that yet remained , ivhieh was not the least , and , lest their Chairman should say they had drank one more after the last , he should , merely for a moment , assert his right and , " as the King can do no wrong , " he should exercise his prerogative in proposing one more health , which lie promised should be the last that evening . He thought their thanks ' were eminently

due to one brother , whose care , tact , and good management , bad made the evening much mere agreeable than usual , and , therefore , be bad asserted his privilege to break through his excellent friend Colonel Clerk ' s rule and asked them to join in drinking a toast to Captain Philips , whose kindness in superintending their dinner was only equalled by the unqualified satisfaction of all present with the results . Captain PHILIPS thought his share of the thanks ought to

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be a very small one , and , ever ready to give credit ivhere credit was due , be willingly transferred the major portion of their satisfaction to the cook . If , however , they were so pleased with his arrangements lie was satisfied that he had done his best to minister to their wishes , and felt like every one felt when their little attentions called forth such expressions of general

satisfaction . The formal business then being concluded old friends renewed acquaintanceship , new friendships were formed , and the only regret expressed was , that like the generality of good things , it was a pity such uninterrupted enjoyment terminated so soon .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . TEMPERANCE CHAPTER ( NO . 169 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was holden on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Comp . J . Porter ' s White Swan , High-street , Deptford . The chapter was opened by Comps . G . Bolton , M . E . Z . and Treas . ; W . Simmons , H . ; J . Tibbals , T . ; supported by Comps . N . Wingfield , S . E . ; C . Stahr , S . N . ; G . Brown , P . S . ; J . Searle , First A . S . ;

H . Moore , Second A . S . ; J . Porter , F . Walters , J . Lightfoot , and others . The visitors were Comps . G . R . Warren , 73 , J . W . Halsey , S . N . 507 . The ceremony of exaltation was partially performed for practice , in consequence of the candidates not being in attendance . After receiving propositions for candidates the chapter was duly closed for this year , emergencies excepted . The companions then partook of an excellent banquet , B . Holt , Janitor .

CORNWALL . TRURO . —Boyal Comubian Chapter ( No . 331 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing chapter was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at half-past four , in the Masonic-rooms , High Cross , Truro . The M . E . Comp . Thomas Mills , P . Z ., was in the chair . Two candidates were exalted , and the following companions were nominated for the officers of the Royal Cornubian Chapter for tiie year ensuing : —Comps . Thomas Chirgwin , M . E . Z . ; J .

MJ'Lean , P . Z . ; J . 0 . Mayne , H . ; William J . Johns , J . ; Reginald llogcrs , Scribe E . ; John Miners , Scribe N . ; William Tweed , Prin . Soj . ; Frederick \ J illiams , Assist . S . Soj . ; Edward Dixon Anderton , Assist . J . ; Edward T . Caslyon , Treas . ; Rev . F . H . JVrigltt , M . A ., Chap . ; W . Tregay , Reg . ; John PauII , Sword Bearer ; John Hocking , jni > ., Standard Beaver ; W . Lake , Dir . of Cers . ; J . Ralph , Org . ; Richard Bodiliy and F _ . Howe , Stewards ; William Rooks , Janitor .

DEVONSHIRE . JJIOKICE TOWN , DEVONPORT . —St . Aulign Chapter ( No . 954 ) —A regular quarterly convocation of this chapter assembled on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., for the purpose of exalting a M . M . of 954 , the duty being performed by E . Comp . Elphinstone , in the absence , through illness , of the 1 st Principal , a letter from whom , expressive of his regret at not being able to lie present , was read . A ballot was then taken for the officers for the year

ensuing , which resulted in unanimously elected the following : — E . Comps . Chappie , Z . ; Kent , H . ; Spry , J . ; Bird , Scribe E . ; Clemens , Scribe N . ; Gudridge . Prin . Soj . ; Coad , Treas . ; Rashbrook , Janitor . The installation meeting will be held on Monday , the 16 th inst . One candidate for exaltation having been pronosed , the chapter was closed iu duo form .

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MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . SOUTHWARK LODGE ( No . 11 S . C . )—INSTALLATION M EETING . —This flourishing and prosperous lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , ' the 2 nd inst ., at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-strect , Southwark ( Bro . C . A . Catbie ' s ) . In tbe unavoidable absence of the R . W . M . Bro . C . H . Murse , tho lodge was opened , by the unanimous wish of the brethren , by Bvo . C . A . Cottebrune , P . R , W . JI . Thistle Lodge ( No . 8 E . C . ) assisted by Bros . A . P . Leonard , D . R . W . M . and R . W . M . elect , F . J . Lilley , S . W . ; A . Avery , J . W . ; A . D . Loewenstark , P . R . W . M ., Treas . ;