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of the chapter , and complimented those companions v . ho had been instrumental in forming this chapter , and whose exertions had been so successful . "Tho Host ' s" toast brought the meeting to a close . The utmost unanimity and good feeling having prevailed throughout the protracted proceedings of this happy reunion . LEICESTEESHIRE .

LEICESTER . —Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 279 ) . —A quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 30 th ult ., at which were present Comps . Major Brewin . M . E . Z . ; Goodyer , H . ; A \ eare , J . ; Kelly , Prov . GJI . and Treas . ; Pettifer , P . Z . ; Eev . J . Spittal , N . ; Manning , Moore , J . E . Hodges , Harris , Ride , Stretton , and others . The ' chapter having been openeel with prayer , and the minutes of

the last convocation confirmed , a ballot took place for Scribe E . and Principal Sojourner , which offices had become vacant by the deaths , within a few weeks of each other , of Comps . H . P . Green { who had . just previously been installed A \ . M . of the John of Gaunt Loelge , No . 523 ) , ' and of H . J . Davis , P . M . of the same lodge . The ballot resulted in the election of Comp . J . E . Hodges as Scribe E ., and of Comp . the Rev . J . Spittal , as P . S . Comp . Manning was elected Scribe N . in place of Comp . Spittaland

, , Comps . Moor and Ride were appointed Assistant Sojourners . The name of Bro . J . Barratt Jacques , of the Middle Temple , was clown for exaltation , but he was prevented attending . On the recommendation of the Treasurer , the sun of £ 50 was voted from the chapter funds towards the repayment of a portion of the debts on the hall , on the condition of the sum of £ 200 being contributed from the lodges or brethren of the province .

Bros . G . Norman , J . P ., Prov . J . G . W . and AA' . M . of the Rutland No . 1 , 130 ; the Rev . W . Langley , Prov . G . Chap ., and J . AV . of the same lodge ; anel E . Gosling , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . ' 279 , were proposed as candidates for exaltation . The chapter was then closed iu solemn form with prayer , after which the companions adjourned to refreshment .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCARBOROUGH . —Star in the East Lodge ( No . 95 ) . —The first regular meeting since the consecration of this lodge of Mark Masters was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on AVednesday evening :, the 2 Stb ult ., when there were present Bros . AA ' . F . Rooke , AV . M . ; Major J . AV . Woodall , S . AV . ; R . H . Peacock , J . AV . ; " , W . F . Farthing , as M . O . ; J . F . Spurr , S . O . ; H . AV . Garrett , as J . O . ; H . C . Martin , Sec . and Reg . ; J . A .

Chapman , J . D . and Treas . ; AV . Peacock , S . D . ; J . D . C . Jackson , I . G .: W . Milner , Tyler , occ . The lodge was openeel in due form , when the minutes were read and confirmed , Bros . D . Fletcher and J . Harrison were ballotted for and elected , and each advanced to the degree of Mark Masters . Bro . J . W . Woodall delivered a lecture in this degree , which was listened to with great attention by those present . After which the edge was closed in harmony at nine o'clock .

Red Cross Knights.

RED CROSS KNIGHTS .

ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . A regular assembly of this ancient conclave was held at the George Hotel , Aldermanhury , on Saturday , the Sth inst . The conclave was opened at Four o ' clock precisely by Sir Knight Marsh , G . Architect , M . P . S ., assisted by Sir Knights Powell , V . E . : Cubitt , S . G . ; Wescoinbe , J . G . ; Terry as HP . ; Hubbard , P . Sov ., Treas . ; Little , P . Sov ., Recorder : Thompson , as Prefect ; Dr . Clarke , Standard Bearer : CharltonHerald ;

, Comp . Gilbert , Sentinel ; also Sir Knights Buss , P . Sov . ; Applebee , AA ' alters . Busher , G . S . G . ; and Todd , G . M . ; E . Snow , Plantagenet Conclave , No . 2 , visitor . The minutes of the assembly held on the 30 th May , and of two special assemblies held on the 16 th July and 13 th October respectively , were read and confirmed , after which , ballots were taken for several candidatesand the following distinguished members of the Craft

, being in attendance were then regularly admitted , received , constituted , and installed ns Knights of the Reel Cross , the most ancient institution of Christian Knighthood recorded in the pages of history , viz ., Bros . W . E . Gumbleton , 30 ° , No . 10 , J . G- Deacon of Ensrhind ; Capt . Geo . Coekel , 30 ' AA ' . M ., No . 4 ,

and G . Steward ; Rev . Thwaites ; C . Burmeister , AV . M ., 435 : J . Trickett , Chief Engineer , P . N ., 73 ; J . Bringloe , M . R . C . S ., 720 ; W . Holman , 3 LM . C . S ., 198 ; E . AA ' alker , 173 ; AA . Wrenn , P . M . 1056 ; aud H . Child , I . G ., 192 . At this juncture the arrival of A iscount Kenlis , G . Sov . of the Order was announced , and tbe Knights having formed in due order , his lordship was admitted , preceded by his Sword Bearer , and passed under the arch of steel to the chair of state on the dais .

Sir Knights AV . E . Gumbleton , G . Coekel , and S . E . Clarke were then presented for admission to tbe Priestly Order . Sir Knight Little having assumed the chair , and a Grand College having been opened , the ceremony of consecration was efficiently rendered , and the above-named members were confirmed in the eminent position of Viceroys of the Order . All Knights Companions below the dignity of Soverei were

gns then called upon to retire , and a Grand Senate was duly opened , when the crowning rank of Perfect Prince Mason was conferred upon Lord Kenlis , M . I 11 . G . S ., anel E . Busher , G . Senior General . The whole of the ceremony was delivered upon this occasion , including the mystic signification of the emblems on the royal standard of the order , and the senate was then closeel in ancient aud solemn foim . After the

enthronement of the above-mentioned dignitaries of the council the rest of the members were re-admitted , and the closing of the conclave followed , when the knights adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of Viscount Kenlis , G . Sovereign , who was supported on his right hy the Em . Sir Knights Gumbleton , Thwaites , Buss , & c , and ou his left by Sir Knihts LittleBusherMarshHubbard & c . Sir Kniht

g , , , , g Thompson occupied the vice-chair . The cloth having been removed , and a certain form peculiar to this Christian Order duly observed , his Lordship called upon the companions to testify their loyalty by drinking the health of onr gracious Queen , coupled with prosperity to Christian Masonry . This toast having been most warmly received , the M . 111 . G . Sov . rose and proposed the health of Sir Knight

Williams , M . P ., the G . Eusebius , and the rest of the Grand Council . His Lordship expressed his regret at the unavoidable absence of the G . V . E ., but hoped he would be with them on the next occasion . The names of Sir Knights Busher , G . S . G ., and Buss ,

G . Almoner' were coupled with this toast , and both those worthy Masons expressed their grateful acknowledgments for the compliment conferred upon them by the handsome manner in which the toast had been given and received . Sir Knt . Little , G . Recorder , then rose and stated that the privilege had been accorded to him of proposing the next toast , and when he said it was the health of their noble chairman , he ( Sir Knt . Little ) felt assured it would he enthusiasticall

y received . They had honoured the memory of the illustrious dead , they had rendered clue homage to the sovereign of these realms , and they would now pay that meed of respect to his lordship , not only as the unanimously-elected head of the Order , but in recognition of his services in the great cause of Freemasonry ; as an active and zealous Master in the Craft ; and as a munificient benefactor of those splendid Charities , which were

the pride and boast of English Freemasons ; iu conclusion he gave "The Health of Bro . Lord Kenlis , " anel we need hardl y say that it was received with every demonstration of respect and affection , and with the Red Cross honours observed at the banquet table . The noble lord then thanked the Sir Kni ghts for the tribute they had paid to his name , by according so hearty a

reception to the toast . He believed that they were engaged in a glorious work : they had rescued a portion of the temple of truth from ruin ; they had saved from the obliterating hand of oblivion the records of a genuine , —an authentic branch of Masonry , —and they had built up again when time seemed almost to have uprooted its foundations , the sacred sanctuary iu which they hael assembled that evening—the premier conclave

of England ; aucl this was but another illustration of the profound anel sublime idea , " truth is immutable and cannot die . " His lordship concluded by stating that he would use every exertion to restore the Order to the proud position it enjoyed iu past centuriee . The remarks of the M . 111 . G . Sov . were received with lauseiu the midst of which the noble viscount retired

app , from the chair , being unable to remain longer in consequence of a pressing engagement . Sir Knt . Marsh " then assumed the presidency , and gave "The Health of the S ' ewly-Installed Companions in Arms , " enlarging upon the eminent , " social , and Masonic position of the brethren admitted that evening—Sir