Royal Arch.

chair , the action relative to change of Jurisdiction , was unanimously confirmed , and the Dispensation above referred to was read and ordered to be received and spread upon the minutes . The Chapter being then opened in due and antient form , under the authority of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada , proceeded with the general business ; three candidates were severally ' received and acknowledged as Jlost Excellent Masters' and then duly ' exalted to the Royal Arch Degree . ' I

may also report that our esteemed Right Excellent Companion , Thomas Bird Harris , was elected ' Proxy Representative' for New Brunswick Chapter at our Grand Chapter . " There are at present in New Brunswick the following Royal Arch Chapters , holding under authority from the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , viz .: — " Carleton , 47 ; Convocations held in Masonic HallCity of

, St . John . "Fredericton , 77 ; Convocations held in Masonic Hall , City of Fredericton . "Union , 84 ; Convocations held in Masonic Hall , Carleton , St . John .

" Corinthian , 85 ; Masonic Hall , King ' s County . This Chapter has been almost dormant for some time past ; there are , however , strong indications of early resuscitation . " Mount Lebanon , 101 ; Convocations held in Masonic Hall , Chatham .

' ¦ In addition to the above , a number of zealous R . A . Masons of St . Stephens , Charlotte County , have applied to Scotland for authority to open a Chapter in that town ; and some slight progress has been made in one or two other parts of the Province towards the organization of R . A . Chapters . " The recent Confederation of . the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada , Nova Scotia , and New Brunswick , has , as you may be awaredirected the consideration of a vast majority of

, Royal Arch Masons throughout the Dominion of Canada . While it is freely conceded that the Parent Grand Chapters of England , Ireland , and Scotland have , in years gone by , when their support was actually required , severally done much to aid and assist Chapters , respectively working under their authority , as well as to advance the true interests of our time-honoured institution in this country ; yet , it is deemed self-evident that the

time is rapidly approaching , if it has not already arrived , when our general requirements will demand that 'Masonry' throughout the whole Dominion of Canada shall be governed and controlled within our own territory . It is not too much , therefore , to suppose that the true JIasonie spirit wliich underlies our institution , as well in Great Britain and Ireland as in this Dominionwill speedildevelope a policy which peacefull

, y may y bring about so desirable a consummation . " In reference to the diversified systems of ' Work , ' practised as well in the British North American Provinces , as throughout the whole continent of America , it would seem desirable and expedient that delegates be appointed by the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch JIasons of Canada , to meet in convention , at some central point , with delegates from other Grand Chaptersto the

, end that a more uniform system of Work and Ritual may be adopted , and that all other matters bearing upon our common interests may be considered , so that our whole system of Royal Arch Masonry may eventually be harmonized agreeably to the most ancient standard .

"In view of the rapid progress of Capitular Jlasonry , some Chapters are now taking steps to render it imperative that candidates shall he required to exhibit specimens of their skill in the ' art' before being advanced . This appears to be a move in the right direction , and one that will materially aid the Craft . I would , therefore , respectfully suggest that Grand Chapter consider whether or not " it is desirable to require that Subordinate Chapters , under this jurisdiction , shall not confer

either tbe degrees of 'Mark JIaster , ' ' Past Master , ' 'Jlost Excellent Master , ' or 'Royal Avch , ' until the brother taking the degree shall have passed a satisfactory examination in each of the preceding degrees , conferred in either Blue Lodge , or under authority of Royal Arch Chapter Warrant . " Most respectfully ' submitted , " ROBERT JIAESHALL . "G . Sup . for New Brunswick . "

Mr . EDMUND YATES will contribute the leading novel to the new series of " All the Year Round . " The story " will be called " Wrecked in Port . "

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

BRITISH AJIERICA . ST . JOHN ' , NEW BRUNSWICK . The Union de Jiolay Encampment and Priory , under the Banner of the Royal Exalted , Retigous and Jlilitary Order of JIasonie Knights Templar of England and Wales and the Dependencies of the British Crown , under Special Warrant of authority from V . H . and E . Frater Col . W . J . B . JIcLeod Moore

, 33 ° Grand Prior of the Dominion of Canada , Frater T . B Harrington , 33 ° Deputy Grand Prior ancl Sub Grand Prior of England and . Wales , and Frater Thomas B . Harris , 32 ° Grand Chancellor , was in duo and ancient form constituted and dedicated , in Judge Ritchie ' s Building , the Oth day of October , last ,, as "The Union De Molay Encampment and Priory , " in the presence of a large number of Sir Knightsby Past E . C .

, Christopher Bezant , 18 ° of "All Souls" Encampment , Dorset , England . Frater Robert Marshall , 32 ° , was duly inducted into the Chair as E-C ; after which Frater Dr . T . A . D . Forsterwas installed First Capt . C . C ., and Frater James Domville Second Capt . C . C , and acknowledged . The assembly was a very harmonious one and the ceremony most interesting to the visiting Sir Knights , many of the

oldest Fraters in the Province joining in the active duties of the conclave , among whom we noticed the venerable Frater John Willis , and the Prov . G . M . of the Royal Order of Scotland , Frater Robert W . Crookshank . It was , at the close of the assembly , intimated by the E . C . that the remaining officers ivould be appointed and installed at the next conclave , namely , Prelate , Treasurer , Registrar , Expert ,. AlmonerFirst and Second Standard bearers , Capt . of Lines .

, , First and Second Heralds , Organist and Equerry , together with . a Finance Committee . As the termination of the proceedings an enjoyable re-union was had , and amongst others the following toasts were proposed and responded to , namely : The Queeu , by Frater Bezant ; The Grand JIaster , Grand Chancellor and Grand Priory of England and Wales and the Dependencies of the British Crownby

, Frater Dr . T . A . D . Forster . Frater Col . Moore , Grand Prior of Canada , Frater Harrington , Sub Grand Prior , Frater Harris ,. Grand Chancellor , and Frater the Honorable Alex . Keith , Prov . Grand Commander of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia , by Frater Robert W . Crookshank ; " The Fraters of our Order the World over , " by Frater James Domville .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

ROSE CROIX . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . WHITBY . —Hilda Chapter . —This chapter was formally opened under dispensation from the Supreme G . Council . Tbe 111 . Bro . Hyde Pollen perfected the following candidates , viz . —Bros . W . Caley Worsley , David Ramsey Ramsey , Thomas Nelthorp MarwoodRev . George Willis MarwoodWilliam Usherwood

, , , Thomas Marwood , Henry Hallgate , and James Wood as a serving brother . He then installed Bro . W . II . Marwood as the first JI . W . S . The appointments of the chapter were carefully and very neatly prepared , and the ceremonies went off without a single thing to mar their uniformity and beauty . After returning a most cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Hyde Pullen for his invaluable help and assistance during the preparations and

arrangements , as also for the impressive and beautiful way in which he had conducted the ceremonies , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous entertainment , where a most enjoyable evening was spent in tbe interchange of JIasonie information and fraternal kindness . It is believed that the chapter promises to be one of the most important chapters on the roll of the Supreme Grand Council of England

THE National Gallery has just purchased in Rome for £ 2 , 000 a large picture , or rather composition , which on excellent critical aud other grounds , is ascribed to Jlichael Angelo . The subject is "The Entombment of Christ . "