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Provincial.
cial Grand Officers . " The toast of " The V . AA . tho Provincial Grand Chaplains and the Clerical Brethren , " was proposed by Bro . Armitage , ancl responded to by Bro . the Rev . J . F . A . Eyre , Prov . G . Chap . Bro . Nelson replied to the toast of " The Alasonie Charities . " The chairman submitted the toast of " The AV . M . ' s and P . AI . ' s of Lodges , " in which he complimented tho officers and members of Prince Frederick Lodge upon the
hearty reception given to the Grand Lodge . Bro . F . AA'hitaker , W . M . of Prince Frederick Lodge , responded , and proposed " The Alsiting Brethren , " which was responded to by Bro . Sutcliffe , of Todmorden , and others . Other toasts were given and responded to , the proceedings being agreeably interspersed hy glees , given by a selection from the members of the Hebden Bridge Choral Society , with Bro . T . AA'hitaker presiding at the piano . The proceedings closed an early hour .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
GLASGOAV . GLASGOW . —The Lodge of Glasgow St . John ( No . 3 bis ) held its meeting upon the Gth inst , Bro . Baird , R . W . M , in the chair , supported by Bro . Pait , P . AI , ancl a considerable number of brethren present , including Bros . James AA allace , P . G . S . D , and J . T . Douglas , R . AV . AI , No . 405 . Tho minutes were read and approved ofafter which four brethren were passed and five
, raised by Bro . Bnchan ; thereafter a statement anenfc , the annual summer trip , was given in and ordered to be engrossed in the minutes . Some remarks , also passed , regarding a proposed new ball for the lodge , after which the lodge was duly closed , in due ancient form . The S . AV .,. Bro . McMillan , duly invoking a blessing from the G . A . O . T . U .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . BRITANNIC CHAPTER ( NO . 33 ) . —Friday , the 9 th inst , being the meeting for election ancl installation of principals , and the election and investing of other officers , after the chapter had been opened in due form , the minutes were read , the following companions being present : — Comps . Battye , M . E . Z . ; WoodmanH . ; in the absence of J . Strapp
, , W . Watson occupied the chair of J . pro . tern . ; Glegg , S . E . ; Shields , S . N . ; Glaisher , P . S . ; Ohren , 1 st Assist . S . ; Crombie , Treas . and P . Z . ; AVm . Smith , C . F ., P . Z . ; Harris AVilson , M . D ., D . Hodge , Clouston , Fairlie , and C . T . Speight , Janitor . Alsitors : —Comps . AValters , P . Z , 73 ; Brown , S . E , 723 ; Sim , Z , 3 ; W . AVatson , P . Z , 25 . The members proceeded to the election , and Comps . AA'bodrnan was elected M . E . Z . for
the ensuing vear ; Strapp , as H . ; J . Glegg , as J . ; L . Crombie , P . Z , as Treas . ; James Glaisher , as S . E . ; F . W . Shields , as S . N . ; Ohren , as P . S . ; and Dr . Alarris AVilson was appointed as 1 st Assist . S , and D . Hodge as 2 nd Assist . S . The installation of the three principals having been ably performed by Comps . Watson and AValters , and the other business of the chapter transacted , it was closed , and the companions retired to dinner . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to .
INSTRUCTION . AIETROPOLITAN CHAPTER OE INSTRUCTION— A convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst , in the large hall , at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury . The companions present were : —J . Brett , Preceptor ; Barlow , Z . ; Morton , H . ; Self , J . ; Hockley , N . ; Gotthie * , P . S . ; Grey , Candidate ; Green , G . SmithNeohmerMorganand C . Hosgood . The chapter
, , , was opened in due form , and the exaltation ceremony worked by the M . E . Z , and principals , after which Comp . Brett , assisted by the rest cf the companions , worked the clauses of the 4 th section . Comps . Grey , of Chap . 7 , and Alorgan , of Chap . 8 , were then proposed as joining members of this Chapter of Instruction , and were unanimously accepted . The officers were then appointed for the Tuesday now next ensuingand fol
, were as - lows : —Comps . Hosgood , Z . ; Self , H . ; Grey , J . ; Green , N . ; and G . Green , P . S . The exaltation ceremony will be worked , after which Comp . J . Brett will give the historical description of the banners , and if time will permit , the illustration of Aaron % rod .
Royal Arch.
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES . —Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held at hig h noon , on Thursday , the 8 th . The several chairs were occupied by Comps . Dr . Hopkins , Z . ; John Heath , H . ; and Marks , J . Tho chapter having been opened in the usual form , the companions were admitted , Comp . Glanfield , S . 106 , taking the place of N . ; and Comp . Oldrey that of Prin . Soj .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Comp . Pridham , E , and confirmed . There was no other business except the proposition of a candidate for exaltation at the next meeting , ancl therefore the chapter was at once closed .
LEICESTERSHIRE . AIELTON AIOWBHAT . —De Mowbray Chapter ( No . 1 , 130 ) . — The second meeting of this new chapter was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., under the presidency of Comp . Rev . AV . Langley , AI . E . Z . Comp . Orford , Prov . G . AV . of Northampton , and Sec . of the Lodof Aleritat Stamfordwas the only visitor present .
ge , , The ballot being in favour of the candidates , those present—Bros . C . P . Newcombe , of the Doric Lodge , Granthan ( son of tho 2 nd Principal ) , and Bro . G . Al . Ashforth , of the Rutland Lodge ( No . 1 , 130 ) , together with a serving brother , J . Turville , were exalted to the supreme degree by the AI . E . Z , Comp . Kelly g iving all the lectures in his usually perfect manner . Comp . Douglas acted for the first time as Prin . Sojand fully justified
, his election- to that important office in the chapter , by the painstaking ancl correct manner in which he performed his duties . Several brethren were proposed for candidates at the November meeting , and the chapter was closed in harmony at an early hour .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES . —Pleiades Lodge ( No . 26 ) . —The quarterly meeting which should have been held in June , but was necessarily postponed , took place at six o ' clock on Thursday , the Sth inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . the Rev . — Bowden , W . AI , assisted by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M , acting as S . AV . ; Bros . Niner , J . AV . ; AVatson , Sec . ; Marks , Recorder ; Adams , Al . O . ; Stafford , S . O . ;
Glanfield , J . D , and other members . Two candidates for advancement were expected , but on inquiry , both being medical men , it was found that professional engagements prevented their attendance . At the request of the W . AI , Bro . Dr . Hopkins took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony , Bro . Taylor , Org-, accompanying with tho music arranged for the Mark Degree by the I . P . M ., which it is intended shortly to publish . The lodge was closed by tho W . AI , at about eight o'clock .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . EASTWOOD . —Prince Edward Lodge ( No . 14 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on the 11 th inst , Bro . John Barker , the AV . M ., presided , but after opening the lodge he resigned the chair to Bro . W . Pilling , P . AI . There was an exceedingly numerous attendance , including two past Grand Officersand visitors from various placescausedno doubtby
, , , , its being known that some minor degrees were to be conferred . There were fourteen candidates for advancement , but only eight presented themselves , after which Bro . Barker again took the chair , and closed the lodge in harmony and due form . Tho degree of the Old Alark was then conferred upon sixteen candidates ; that of St . Lawrence upon fourteen ; and that of Alark , Ark , aud Link , also upon fourteen .
HALIEAX . —Fearnley Lodge ( No . 58 . )—The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst . The W . AI . having been called away from town on business , Bro . W . Cooke , P . AI , Prov . G . S . O , occupied the chair . It being holiday time , there was but a meagre attendance of members , aud only six of the actual officers were present . The lodge having been duly openedBroKnowlesAV . M . of the Derby Lodge 1055 Bro .
, . , , , , Smith , of the Mirneld Lodge , 1 , 152 , and Bro . Hemingway , of the St . James's Lodge , 448 , were balloted for and unanimously accepted , but only Bro . Knowles presented himself for advancement , which ceremony being performed , the lodge was duly closed .
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Provincial.
cial Grand Officers . " The toast of " The V . AA . tho Provincial Grand Chaplains and the Clerical Brethren , " was proposed by Bro . Armitage , ancl responded to by Bro . the Rev . J . F . A . Eyre , Prov . G . Chap . Bro . Nelson replied to the toast of " The Alasonie Charities . " The chairman submitted the toast of " The AV . M . ' s and P . AI . ' s of Lodges , " in which he complimented tho officers and members of Prince Frederick Lodge upon the
hearty reception given to the Grand Lodge . Bro . F . AA'hitaker , W . M . of Prince Frederick Lodge , responded , and proposed " The Alsiting Brethren , " which was responded to by Bro . Sutcliffe , of Todmorden , and others . Other toasts were given and responded to , the proceedings being agreeably interspersed hy glees , given by a selection from the members of the Hebden Bridge Choral Society , with Bro . T . AA'hitaker presiding at the piano . The proceedings closed an early hour .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
GLASGOAV . GLASGOW . —The Lodge of Glasgow St . John ( No . 3 bis ) held its meeting upon the Gth inst , Bro . Baird , R . W . M , in the chair , supported by Bro . Pait , P . AI , ancl a considerable number of brethren present , including Bros . James AA allace , P . G . S . D , and J . T . Douglas , R . AV . AI , No . 405 . Tho minutes were read and approved ofafter which four brethren were passed and five
, raised by Bro . Bnchan ; thereafter a statement anenfc , the annual summer trip , was given in and ordered to be engrossed in the minutes . Some remarks , also passed , regarding a proposed new ball for the lodge , after which the lodge was duly closed , in due ancient form . The S . AV .,. Bro . McMillan , duly invoking a blessing from the G . A . O . T . U .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . BRITANNIC CHAPTER ( NO . 33 ) . —Friday , the 9 th inst , being the meeting for election ancl installation of principals , and the election and investing of other officers , after the chapter had been opened in due form , the minutes were read , the following companions being present : — Comps . Battye , M . E . Z . ; WoodmanH . ; in the absence of J . Strapp
, , W . Watson occupied the chair of J . pro . tern . ; Glegg , S . E . ; Shields , S . N . ; Glaisher , P . S . ; Ohren , 1 st Assist . S . ; Crombie , Treas . and P . Z . ; AVm . Smith , C . F ., P . Z . ; Harris AVilson , M . D ., D . Hodge , Clouston , Fairlie , and C . T . Speight , Janitor . Alsitors : —Comps . AValters , P . Z , 73 ; Brown , S . E , 723 ; Sim , Z , 3 ; W . AVatson , P . Z , 25 . The members proceeded to the election , and Comps . AA'bodrnan was elected M . E . Z . for
the ensuing vear ; Strapp , as H . ; J . Glegg , as J . ; L . Crombie , P . Z , as Treas . ; James Glaisher , as S . E . ; F . W . Shields , as S . N . ; Ohren , as P . S . ; and Dr . Alarris AVilson was appointed as 1 st Assist . S , and D . Hodge as 2 nd Assist . S . The installation of the three principals having been ably performed by Comps . Watson and AValters , and the other business of the chapter transacted , it was closed , and the companions retired to dinner . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to .
INSTRUCTION . AIETROPOLITAN CHAPTER OE INSTRUCTION— A convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst , in the large hall , at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury . The companions present were : —J . Brett , Preceptor ; Barlow , Z . ; Morton , H . ; Self , J . ; Hockley , N . ; Gotthie * , P . S . ; Grey , Candidate ; Green , G . SmithNeohmerMorganand C . Hosgood . The chapter
, , , was opened in due form , and the exaltation ceremony worked by the M . E . Z , and principals , after which Comp . Brett , assisted by the rest cf the companions , worked the clauses of the 4 th section . Comps . Grey , of Chap . 7 , and Alorgan , of Chap . 8 , were then proposed as joining members of this Chapter of Instruction , and were unanimously accepted . The officers were then appointed for the Tuesday now next ensuingand fol
, were as - lows : —Comps . Hosgood , Z . ; Self , H . ; Grey , J . ; Green , N . ; and G . Green , P . S . The exaltation ceremony will be worked , after which Comp . J . Brett will give the historical description of the banners , and if time will permit , the illustration of Aaron % rod .
Royal Arch.
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES . —Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held at hig h noon , on Thursday , the 8 th . The several chairs were occupied by Comps . Dr . Hopkins , Z . ; John Heath , H . ; and Marks , J . Tho chapter having been opened in the usual form , the companions were admitted , Comp . Glanfield , S . 106 , taking the place of N . ; and Comp . Oldrey that of Prin . Soj .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Comp . Pridham , E , and confirmed . There was no other business except the proposition of a candidate for exaltation at the next meeting , ancl therefore the chapter was at once closed .
LEICESTERSHIRE . AIELTON AIOWBHAT . —De Mowbray Chapter ( No . 1 , 130 ) . — The second meeting of this new chapter was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., under the presidency of Comp . Rev . AV . Langley , AI . E . Z . Comp . Orford , Prov . G . AV . of Northampton , and Sec . of the Lodof Aleritat Stamfordwas the only visitor present .
ge , , The ballot being in favour of the candidates , those present—Bros . C . P . Newcombe , of the Doric Lodge , Granthan ( son of tho 2 nd Principal ) , and Bro . G . Al . Ashforth , of the Rutland Lodge ( No . 1 , 130 ) , together with a serving brother , J . Turville , were exalted to the supreme degree by the AI . E . Z , Comp . Kelly g iving all the lectures in his usually perfect manner . Comp . Douglas acted for the first time as Prin . Sojand fully justified
, his election- to that important office in the chapter , by the painstaking ancl correct manner in which he performed his duties . Several brethren were proposed for candidates at the November meeting , and the chapter was closed in harmony at an early hour .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES . —Pleiades Lodge ( No . 26 ) . —The quarterly meeting which should have been held in June , but was necessarily postponed , took place at six o ' clock on Thursday , the Sth inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . the Rev . — Bowden , W . AI , assisted by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M , acting as S . AV . ; Bros . Niner , J . AV . ; AVatson , Sec . ; Marks , Recorder ; Adams , Al . O . ; Stafford , S . O . ;
Glanfield , J . D , and other members . Two candidates for advancement were expected , but on inquiry , both being medical men , it was found that professional engagements prevented their attendance . At the request of the W . AI , Bro . Dr . Hopkins took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony , Bro . Taylor , Org-, accompanying with tho music arranged for the Mark Degree by the I . P . M ., which it is intended shortly to publish . The lodge was closed by tho W . AI , at about eight o'clock .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . EASTWOOD . —Prince Edward Lodge ( No . 14 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on the 11 th inst , Bro . John Barker , the AV . M ., presided , but after opening the lodge he resigned the chair to Bro . W . Pilling , P . AI . There was an exceedingly numerous attendance , including two past Grand Officersand visitors from various placescausedno doubtby
, , , , its being known that some minor degrees were to be conferred . There were fourteen candidates for advancement , but only eight presented themselves , after which Bro . Barker again took the chair , and closed the lodge in harmony and due form . Tho degree of the Old Alark was then conferred upon sixteen candidates ; that of St . Lawrence upon fourteen ; and that of Alark , Ark , aud Link , also upon fourteen .
HALIEAX . —Fearnley Lodge ( No . 58 . )—The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst . The W . AI . having been called away from town on business , Bro . W . Cooke , P . AI , Prov . G . S . O , occupied the chair . It being holiday time , there was but a meagre attendance of members , aud only six of the actual officers were present . The lodge having been duly openedBroKnowlesAV . M . of the Derby Lodge 1055 Bro .
, . , , , , Smith , of the Mirneld Lodge , 1 , 152 , and Bro . Hemingway , of the St . James's Lodge , 448 , were balloted for and unanimously accepted , but only Bro . Knowles presented himself for advancement , which ceremony being performed , the lodge was duly closed .