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member of the Lodge . The feeling seemed to be , that at present it would be AA ' CII to abstain for a time from increasing the numbers of the Lodgo . Bro . Henry Smith , P . M ., then called the attention of the brethren to the report of a sub-eommittee on tho subject of the Grand Lodge circular , respecting alterations in Freemasons' Tavern , & c . The substance of the report ivas , that the brethren strongl y objected to any great outlay of mousy in buildings , except such necessary improvements as were required for bringing all the offices under one roofinstead of their

, being ut different houses and difficult for strangers to find . There appeared no objection to a coffee ancl reading room , and library , if necessary , but that little support could be expected from the Lodge . The strongest feeling was manifested against any idea of the society providing for lodge banquets , & c , and becoming tavern keepers ; as we have many instances of what mischief creeps in when the brethren commence a speculation of this kind . It was suggested , that as regards the refreshment or coffee-room—the tavern-keepers might be arranged with , on rethe leaseto

neiving , supply refreshment at a fixed scale of prices , with a room set apart for Masonry . The attention of the brethren was then called to the state of the schools , and the discrepancies pointed out betAveen the number of London and country subscribers . The feeling seemed to bo , that it would be better to relieve Grand Lodge of £ 1000 and have the boys' building completed without any special appeal . After Lodge business was completed , the brethren joined the festive board , when the Rev . Bro . J . AV . Kelly proposed the health of tho AV . M . in very approterms his

priate , stating pleasure at being once more amongst tho supporters of the chair ; aud that it would be his duty and pleasure to accept any office , hoAvever humble , when called upon by tho W . M . Various other oasts were proposed , and the brethren retired at an early hour .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

PROVINCIAL . HYDE . —Fidelity Lodge ( No . 31 , E . C . )—The regular mooting of this Lodge Avas held on the Kith March , at the Norfolk Anns Hotel , Hyde ; Bros . John Yarlcei-, W . M . ; S . P . Leather , S . AA . ; and John Brierley , J . AA . ; when Bros . Huxton , Relph ' , Jackson , and Adshead , were advanced , and several candidates proposed for the next meeting ; the entire ceremonies , considering tho short time the Lodge has been at workbeing conducted in a highlsatisfactory manner . A code of blaws

, y yresolved upon at a previous meeting , were then confirmed , including the removal of the Lodge to the above hotel , and ordered to bo sent to the General Board for approval . From the evident importance of this beautiful degree as a completing link in the Masonic system , we are not surprised to find that it is beginning to excite considerable interest ; and ive expect ere long to see other Lodges established in this neighbourhood .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER . Craus CHAPTER . —( No . 21 ) . At the last meeting of this Chapter Comp . Edward Burr ell was installed as Z . ; Comp . Lavender as H . ; and Comp . John AVatson as J . Bro . Hale , of the St . Paul ' s Lodge , was exalted . The M . E . Z . reappointed Comp T . R . AVhite , ( P . Z . ) E . ; and the Rev . J . G . AA ood , N . Comp . George Lambert was chosen , P . S ., and nominated as his Assistant Comp . Tyerman , leaving the appointment of Second Assistant open . Comp . Marillior ivas again invented as Treasurer mid Comp . T . S . Barringer , ( P . Z . ) as Steward .