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¦ was promised for the next occasion . This being the only business , the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , the meeting dissolving about ten o'clock . A \ e beg to draw attention to the chapter of instruction ( under the above warrant ) , which is held at Bro . II , F . Isaacs , the Prospect of AVhitby Tavern , 57 , AVapping-wall . The meetings take place every AVednesday evening , and are a boon to those companions living at the east end of London . We learn that an excellent meeting took place

on the AVednesday iu the preceding week . Comps . Brett , P . Z ., W . Rumsey , P . Z . ; Smithers , AV . Turner , Lazarus , II . F . Isaacs , A . Turner , John Gaywood , & c , being present . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , and several lectures given . A great and instructive treat was afforded .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) LIVERPOOL—Mariner CJiapter ( No . 249 ) . —This chapter held a convocation on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . The first business of the evening consisted in the installation of the principals . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . Captain Hamer , P . Z ., then proceeded , according to ancient usageto instal the new principals elect

, , viz ., Comps . Thomas Marsh , M . E . Z . ; Crane , H . ; Goepel , I . The M . E . Z . invested the following officers : —Comps . Berry Tess Doyle , P . S . ; Lunt , S . E . ; Baker , S . N ., Comp . Hamer , M . E . P . Z ., being assisted by Comps . Alpass , M . E . P . Z-, and Prov . G . Sec . ; "Wylie , " M 7 E 7 P . Z ., and Prov . G . Reg . ; Taylor , P . Z . The address , & c , appertaining to each chair was most impressively given , and the signs and symbols to each were most lucidl lained b

y exp y Comp . Hamer , M . E . P . Z . Comp . Marsh , M . E . Z ., then proceeded with the exaltation of Bros . Robinson , 1 , 094 ; Paxton , 249 ; and Wheeler , 1 , 094 , in a very neat and careful style , the signs being given by Comp . Hamer , P . Z . The chapter being closed , the companions sat down to banquet . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the M . E . Z . proposed " TiieHeaMi of the P . Z . of Chapter 249 . " Comp . Dr . Taylor offered

an appropriate address , congratulating him on his retirement from the active labours of the chair , and on the success which had attended the chapter during his tenure of it , by the good ¦ working , gentlemanly conduct , and kindness shown to the companions at all times . Comp . Dr . Taylor briefly replied , lamenting that unavoidable circumstances had prevented him from accomplishing all that he had desired , and pledging himself still to exert himself to promote the interest of the chanter , and to

render ot all times anything he could for the good of Royal Arch Freemasonry . The M . E . Z . ' s health having in very feeling terms been proposed by Comp . Dr . Taylor , P . Z ., Comp . Marsh , k . E . Z ., said he did not look upon tho duties of the office as particularly difficult , though the Z . of a chapter was no sinecure . He considered that every one called to tho chair was bound by every principle of honour and gratitude to fulfil the office to the best of his abilityor other lower office he miht be required to

, any g accept . _ He hoped at tbe end of his year of office to be assisted in reaching that happy summit attained by his predecessor , and he rested confidently ou his assistance to help him there . It had been his good fortune since he had been connected with the chapter to have the assistance of the good example of Comp . Hamer , P . Z ., known and respected b y ' every one , and trusted we should have him long spared to assist us . " It ' s not in mortals to command

success , " but he hoped at the end of his year the companions would say he ( Comp . Varsh ) had done his best . The lienlth of ihe newly-exalted comps . having been given , Comps . Wheeler and Robinson briefly responded to the same . " The Officers of Chapter 249 " was given in very feeling terms by Comp . Hamer , Comps . Capt . Crance , H . Doyle , Berry , and Baker responding to the sameThe next toast that of tho

. was Visitors , Comps . May , P . Z . 680 , and Jervis , 210 , responding to ' the same , the former remarking upon the cordial way in whicli he had been entertained by the chapter , was much pleased with the good working , and concluded by again thanking the companions for their cordial welcome to the visitors of that evening The visitors of the evening were Comps . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec , P . Z . 6 S 0 ; Armstrong , 216 ; Jervis , 216 , & c .

OXFORDSHIRE . OxroiM ) . —Alfred Chapter ( No . 340 . ) -Tho companions of this chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Alfred-street , on the 2 nd inst ., when the following brethren were exalted to the R \ degree . —Bros . S . Harris , 340 ; Lord Warkwortb , 357 ; K . A . Muir , Mackenzie , 357 ; and A . P . Butler , 357 . The following companions were elected to the several chairs as follows -. —Comps .

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Rev . F . AV . A . Bowyer , 1 st Principal ; the Rev . AV . F . Short , 2 nd Principal ; AV . Belcher , 3 rd Principal ; E . Severs , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . G- Betteris , E . ; T . T . Morland , N . ; H . S . G . Stevenson , P . S . ; AV . F . Thurland and J . Eraser , Stewards . The M . E . Z . ( Comp . C . T . Hawkins ) then , in an eloquent and impressive address , presented a past First Principal's jewel , which had been voted by thc companions at a previous chapter , to Comp . E . G , Bruton . The jewel , which was a very elegant one ,

bore the following inscription : — " May 2 nd , 1867 . Presented by tbe Alfred Chapter of R . A . Masons , No . 340 , Oxford , to Comp . E . G . Bruton , P . Z ., in grateful remembrance of his valuable services , as J ., II ., and M . E . Z . "

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METROPOLITAN . SAMSON AND LION LODG- __( NO . 86 ) . —A special dispensation having been granted by the Most "Worshipful Grand Master to Bro . A . D . Lowenstark , P . M . ( during his year of office ) to advance to the degree of a Mark Master , Bro . the Count De Salis , K . R . E ., & c , at his own private residence at Turnham Green , in consequence of his being an invalidand incapacitated from

attend-, ing the lodge for that purpose . On Monday last the W . M . Bro . Frederick AValters , assisted by 31 . A . Loewenstark , S . AV ., and Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . M ., opened the lodge there , and having read the dispensation authorising the ceremony being performed there . Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . M ., then took the chair ( Bro . AValters having kindly given way ) , and in a inosfe excellent manner advanced Bro . the Count De Salis to the

degree of a Mark Master , giving also the history and lecture appertaining thereto . Bro . AValters then resinned the chair , and closed the lodge , after which they all adjourned to the dining room , where a most recherche banquet , consisting of every delicacy in season , was provided by the hospitality of the noble count . The usual loyal toasts having been well received " the Health of the Newly Advanced Brother" was drank , to which

the noble count replied that he felt a vast amount of pleasure at being received into the Mark degree through his esteemed friend Bro . Loewenstarl ., as he had promised him some twelve months ago , that as soon as ho were well enough he ivould certainly come to the lodge for the purpose , but as unfortunately he was unable to leave the house , sooner than be without thedegree he had received it at his own residence . He was very much interested in the ceremony , and if at any time his health were sufficiently good ho would certainly attend the lodge the first opportunity .

CORNAVALL . TRURO . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 78 . )—Tho regular meeting of this large and flourishing lodge was held in April , when a goodly number of the members attended . Bro . Thomas Chirgwin , W . M ., occupied the chair , Bro . AVilliam Tweedy , S . AV .,. being in the west , and Bro . Stephen Holloway , Treas ., in the south as J . AV . Bros . AYiliiam . James Hughan , P . M ., Grand

Overseer , & c . ; Captain Barber , J . AV . 91 , Grand Steward , & c . j . and several other brethren were also present . After the usual opening ceremony , five candidates were unanimously accepted and advanced to tbe degree of Mark Master by the AV . M ., who wasassisted by Bro . Hughan , P . M ., & c , and the other officers . The regular business was then proceeded with . Bro . AVilliam Tweedy , S . AV ., was nominated as AA orshipful Master for the yearensuingand Bro . Thomas ChirgwinW . M . as Treas . ( by

par-, , , ticular request of the lodge ) . The subject of the formation of a Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Masters for Cornwall was . then considered , when it was unanimously resolved to petition Grand Lodge , and to suggest the appointment of Bro . Frederick Martin AA illiams , 3 I . P-, as Provincial Grand Master . Certainly no better selection could possibly be made , as we know of none better able to discharge the duties of that position than the

estimable brother alluded to . The lodge also decided to petition Grand Lodge against increasing the annual dues , and coincided with the statements made on behalf of the Fearnley Lodge of Mark Masters , Halifax . The business being concluded , the lodge was closed ( after tho customary precautionary measures ) in peace and harmony at an early hour . CUMBERLAND . CAEIISEE — Cumberland Lodge ( No . 60 . )—Tho annual meet .