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by Bros . Lumb , Rhodes , and Rogerson , the latter giving tho charge . This concluded tlie business . The loclge was then closed with prayer , a portion of Holy AA'rit being read by the Chaplain . The banquet was served iu the adjoining room . After the cloth was drawn , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in exceedingly eloquent and appropriate language , Bro . Lumb as Director of the Ceremonies . The health

of the initiate , Bro . Hirst , was heartily responded to ; his patriotic spirit causes him to be respected wherever he is known , and the brethren of the Pentalpha Loclge congratulate themselves on his accession to their ranks . An appropriate song followed this toast . Bro . Hirst expressed his thanks in brief but suitable terms . This meeting was attended with unusual interest , as it is tho last upon which the AV . M ., Bro .

Foster , will officially preside over the festive board — his conduct here ancl in the lodge having merited ancl received the approbation of everyone ; and notwithstanding his numerous engagements as head of one of the largest ancl most flourishing firms in the county , he has always been found at his post , ancl ever read y with his purse to assist in overcoming any difficulty which arose whilst the lodgo was being- formed . The Senior

Warden , Bro . E . AV . Shaw , could have found few men so able ancl willing to assist him in the choice of every appointment of tlie loclge . The harmony of the evening was well supported by Bros . Salmond , Lumb , & e . This agreeable meeting was brought toa close shortly before eleven o'clock . There i ' s evidently a bright future in store for this new ancl flourishing lodge . AA ' AKEEIELD . — Wakefield Lodge ( No . 495 . )— This loclge held

its annual meeting on Tuesday evening , November Sth , for the purpose of electing a Master for the ensuing year . As there were several brethren desirous of occupying this honourable position , unusual interest was excited , and a numerous assemblage of brethren took place . Bro . Captain Williams presided , and was well supported by his officers . After the usual business was disposed of , the election of Master took place , when the ballot was declared in favour of the Hon . and Rev . Philip York Saville , M . A . Business being ended , the loclge was closed in harmony at nine o'clock .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . HUDDERSFIEID . —Conclave of Hope ( No . 10 ) . —A meeting of this encampment took place at the rooms of the Lodge of Truth ( No . 521 ) , Freemasons' Hall , Filxwilliam-sti-eet , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., at four o ' clock * . There was a large gathering of Sir Knts . Amongst the visitors were—Sir Knts . R . 11 . Nelson , of the Fearnley Encampment , Dewsbury ; Wm . Gath , Henry

Smith and Horatio Buttenvortli , P . E . C . ' s of Conclave of Faith , Bradford ; and Dr . Brady . Tlie encampment being opened in form , the minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed . Comp . Israel was duly installed a Knight of the Order by the E . G ., assisted by Sir Knt . R . R . Nelson . The ceremony being ended , the names of Sir Knts . eligible to fill the ' chair were read over , and the ballot was taken by scroll , when Sir Knt . Bottomley , 1 st . Capt ., was declared elected . Sir Knt . Robinson ,

Reg ., read several letters of apology for non-attendance . A resolution was passed unanimously , agreeing that a petition be forwarded to Sir Knt . William * Stewart , M . E . and S . G . M ., recommending the appointment of Sir Knt . Joseph Senior , LL . D ., as Prov . G . Commander of West Yorkshire . The Almoner having performed his duty , the encampment was closed , and the Sir Knts . adjourned to dinner at six o'clock , to which ample justice was clone . Many toasts followed in due

course , and were duly honoured , ancl none more heartily than that of tlie A " isiting Sir Knts ., everyone agreeing that were they more numerous ancl more frequent , it would stimulate Sir Knts . to exertion , by which means this beautiful degree would be worked with greater facility , and its ranks more rapidly filled , The Sir Knts . retired at nine o ' clock , much gratified at the meeting . BRADFORD . —Coiicfoix * of Faith ( No . 29 ) . — -An encampment

was held at the Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ) , Bradford , on Monday , October 31 st , Sir Knt . John Gaunt , E . G ., presiding ; P . E . C . 's , Sir Knts . Taylor , 1 st Capt . ; II . Buttenvortli , 2 nd Capt . ; G . M . AV ' and , Expert ; Henry Smith , Reg ., as Prelate ; Thos . Hill , Treas , ; William Gath , Acting P . E . C ; and R . It , Nelson , Acting Deputy for the Province ; and E . AA . Shaw ; J . II .

Knights Templar.

Buckley , and J . J . Holmes , Equeries . The muster roll having been called , and the previous minutes having been read ancl confirmed ancl signed , Comps . Alfred Marsten Matthews ancl W . II . France were installed as Knts . of the Order . The encampment was closed at nine o'clock , ancl the Sir Knts . assembled in the banquet hall , where an elegant repast had been prepared . The Sir Knts . having clone fall justice to it , the cloth was removed , and the routine of toasts was followed by many excellent speeches and songs , and the proceedings terminated at eleven o'clock .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . HULL . —Minerva Lodge ( No . 12 ) . —The regular meeting ot this lodge for the election of AA ' . M ., Treas ., and Tyler was held on Monday , November 7 th , in the hall of the Minerva Craft Loclge , Prince-street . There were present—Bros . Bethel Jacobs , G . M . O ., W . M .,- M . C . Pecli as S . AV . ; Thos . A . Norman , J . AV . ; AA ' altei- Reynolds , Sec . ; Thos . AA'alton as M . O . ; J . G . Milner ,

S . O . ; AV . liawson , ju . li ., J . O . ; J . N . Schcriing as S . D . ; J . Linwood , J . D . ; AA'illows , Reg . ; F . Jackson , I . G . ; Norton and Johnson , Tylers ; J . II . Peart , J . F . Holden , R . E . Harrison , B . S . Oates , J . N . Hodgkinson , & c . The lodge having been opened in clue and ancient form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot box was then prepared for Bros . Thos . Aider , AA ' m . ' Atkin , J . E . Dixon , and AA ' m . AA ' rayall of whom were unanimously accepted . Bros .

, J . E . Dixon and AA'm . AA ' ray were then admitted and advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master by the W . M . in his usual impressive manner , Bro . AYalter Reynolds giving the explanation of the working tools ancl the charge . The election of AA ' . M ., Treas ., and Tylers was then proceeded with , when Bros . Thomas AA ' alton was elected AV . M . ; J . F . Holden , Treas . ; and Bros . J . Faulkner and AA' . Johnson , Tylers . Two candidates for advancement were then proposed . Hearty good wishes having

been expressed , the loclge was closed in due and ancient form , ancl with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and spent the evening in a most agreeable and harmonious manner .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GOA'AN , GLASGOW . GOVANDALE LODGE ( NO . 437 ) . This lodge , since receiving its temporary warrant , has displayed a perseverance ancl energy worthy of its members . They acquired an excellent and comfortable lodge-room by converting a private dwelling-house into the various apartments necessary for carrying on the business of the Order , which has been

appropriately and chastely filled up . The consecration was delayed till Friday , the 4 th of November , in consequence of the want of accommodation requisite for the turn out of the members of the Craft in the Province of Glasgow , ancl the neighbouring lodges expected on the occasion . The new hall at Govan having been completed , the Provincial Grand Loclge of Glasgow were requested to perform the ceremonial of consecration , and intimated the willingness to perform the same , aucl

on that nig ht to make it the occasion of their annual visit . The brethren turned out in great force to give a hearty welcome to this their Benjamin Lodge , which exceeded everything of the kind that had as yet taken place in Scotland at a similar ceremonial . There were present about 500 members of tho Craft , composed of deputations from the following lodges : —Tlie Grand Lodge of Scotlandancl Bro . C . S . LawG . D . C .

, , 1 . Provincial Grand Loclge of Glasgow , headed by Bro . Binnie , Substitute Provincial Grand Master . 2 . St . John's , ( No . 3 bis ) , ancl Bro . Park , R . AV . M . 3 . Kilwinning , No . 4 , and Bro . Skinner . Thistle and Rose , No . 73 Bro . Jordan , R . W . M . Thistle , 87 , Paton , R . W . M . St . Mark , 102 „ Miller , R . W-M .

Union ancl Crown , 103 „ Gilliev , R . AV . M . St . Marv , 117 „ Spiery , R . AV . M . Star , 219 „ Aitken , R . AV . M . Union , 232 „ Stirrat , Sec .