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By Bro . Leon , " That a committee be appointed to enquire into the manner of working the Lodge of Friendship ( No . 613 ) . " The Prov . G . M . stated first to Bro . Fiveash , that he considered his notice of motion interfered with the prerogative of the Grand Master , and therefore would not insert it in the summons or allow it to be discussed . Second , to Bro . Hughes , that Bro . Price had tendered his resignation as Prov . G . Sec , and therefore the notice

was not entered . Third , to Bro . Leon , that he could not entertain the notice of motion unless a charge was preferred against the lodge . JBro . Downer pointed out that the usual course was for the mover to make out such a case as would convince Prov . Grand Lodge that irregularities existed , and that ifc was impossible to include all details in the notice . Bro . Downer , then moved , " That in the opinion of this Prov .

Grand Lodge all notices of motion respectfully recorded and forwarded to the Prov . G . Sec . in proper time should be inserted in the summonses , and allowed to be discussed in Prov . Grand Lodge . " The Prov . G . M . stated that notice of motion must be given . Bro . Downer moved , " That this Prov . Grand Lodge do adjourn for three weeks to enable notices of motion to be given , which the Prov . G . M . has this day refused to entertain . " Bro . Penny , seconded . The Prov . G . M . refused to allow this motion to be put because no notice of motion had been given . Lodge closed in due form .

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METROPOLITAN . IRIS CHAPTER ( NO . 317 ) . —The regular convocation ivas held on Tuesday , November 20 th , at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . Present , " Comps . AA'entworth-Bowyer , M . E . Z . ; and Edward H . Hills , P . Z ., asH . ; Hon . Charles S . A . Abbott , J . ; Alfred Clark , P . G . ; J . Haur-uertoii , aud others . Proposals for the admission of new members were submitted to the chapter , and other business was transacted . Comps . J . How , P . Z . No . 593 , and Edward Armstrong , No . 317 , were visitors .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 34 S ) . —A quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Freemason ' s Hall , on Thurday , the 14 th insfc ., when the following companions were present : —Comps . Underwood , M . E . Z ; Kelly , Prov . M . E . H . ; Kinder , H . ; Clephan , P . Z . ; Pettifer , P . Z . ; : Kinton , P . Z . ; Brewin , P . S . ; AVeareNDavisS BittireyMarrisand Lloyd . The

, . ; , pencer , , , chapter having been open according to ancient form , the minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . A ballot ivas taken for Comp . Capt . the Hon . Reynolds Reynolds-Moreton , late of the Chapter of Friendship ( No . 319 ) , Portsmouth , proposed as a joining member by Comp . JEarl Howe , Grand Supt ., seconded by Comp . Kelly , Prov . G . H ., and he was declared duly elected . Bro . Thomas Sheppard . W . M . of the John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 766 ) , ivho had been ballotted for afc a previous meetingbeing in attendancewas

, , exalted hi due form , the ceremony being performed by Comp . Kelly ( ivho , in the absence of Comp . Bankart , presided in the chair of JO , ably assisted hy Comp . Brewin as P . S ., Comp . Bithrey presiding afc the organ . The ceremony being concluded , Comp . Kellydelivered the historical , symbolical , and mystical lectures . Comps . Underwood aud Holland were elected members of the Hall

Committee , with the M . E . Z . The resignation of the Treasurer , Comp . AA'indram , P . Z ., was received , in consequence of his leaving England for Canada . A ballot having taken place for Treasurer , it resulted in the unanimous election of Comp . Kelly , Prov . G . H . It being the period for the annual election of Officers , the following companions were elected : —Kinder , M . E . Z . ; Bankart , H . ; Brewin , J . ; Cummings , E . ; AA ' eare , N . ; Davis , P . S . ; Pettifer , M . C . ; Bernbridge , Janitor , Comp . Kelly reminded the companions that when ,

three years ago , it was found expedient to cease working the Chapter of St . Augustine , attached to the John of Gaunt Lodge , and for all the local companions to be united in one chapter , the warrant was transferred to the Ferrers aud Ivauhoe Lodge ( No . 1081 ) , at Ashby-de-la-Zouch , and the robes , furniture , & c , were retained , to be disposed of to the Ashby companions whenever the chapter should he re-opened there . In consequence , however , of the lamented decease of Comp . Mainmaltivho was the chief mover in the matter

, , and of the great expense of working the degree in connection with a young lodge , it was found quite impracticable to proceed with the design , and as the expense of taking the degree also deterred the brethren of the Knights of Malta ( No . 58 ) , Hinckley , from receiving the degree in that place , the warrant ivould have to be

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returned to the Grand Chapter . Under these circumstances , Comp . Kelly suggested that , as it was quite useless retaining the duplicate sets of robes , jewels , furniture , & c , such portion of them as ivere not required for the use of the chapter should be disposed of ; and , for which purpose , that an advertisement should be inserted in THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE . It was referred . tc the permanent committee of the chapter to select such articles as should be retained , with power to have all the ornamentsfurniture & cofthe chapter

, , , put into a complete state , and to take steps for disposing of the duplicate articles not required . A resolution having been passed that the Janitor he paid a fixed sum annually for his services , in lieu of fees , as at present , the chapter was closed ivith prayer and in solemn form , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST . ) SHEFFIELD . —Chapter of Paradise ( No . 162 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this chapter took place in the Freemason's Hall , Surrey-street , on Monday , 18 th inst ., ivhen the followingofficers were elected , viz ., Comps . T . Dauby , Z . ; Dr . Bartolome , H . ; Edward Harrison , J . ; Primrose , E . ; E . Harrison , N . ; Drury , O . S . ; and StuartTreasurer .

, SHEFFIELD . —Chapter of Loyalty ( No . 373 . )—At the meeting , of this chapter , held in Freemason ' s Hall , Surrey-street , on Monday , 18 th inst ., the following officers were elected , viz ., Comps . Longden , Z . ; Dixon , H . ; Bartolome ; J . ; Drury , E . ; Garnett , N . ; Stuart , P . S . ; and Hay , Treasurer .

SCOTLAND . GLASGOW CHAPTER ( NO . 50 ) . —At the annual meeting of the above chapter in September , the members voted a sum of money from their funds for the purpose of presenting Comp . Donald Campbell with a testimonial , in memorial of his eight years' labour as Z . of the chapter . The committee appointed to select some article appropriate to the occasion , summoned a special meeting of

the chapter f 6 r Thursday , the 14 th inst ., for the purpose of making the presentation . Comp . Hutehesou Campbell , Principal H ., presided , assisted by Comps . Cm . Donaldson , Past Acting . H . ; J . Ferguson , J . Deputations were presented from Chapters Stirling Rock ( No . 2 ) , Cathedral ( No . 7 ) , St . Andrew's ( No . 69 ) , Abbey ( No . 76 ) , Commercial ( No . 79 ) . The chapter having heen opened , Comp . Donald Campbell was called in , when Comp . Donaldson , in an eloquent speechcharacterised by great feelingpresented iu the

, , name of the chapter , a magnificent writing dest and consulting table , replete in everything that could be suggested or devised . He alluded strongly to the unceasing and untiring zeal aud perseverance that had animated Comyj . Campbell for the interest of the chapter during the long period which he had presided over them , and was happy that the funds were in such a prosperous

condition as permitted them to award this gift , which he trusted would form a lasting link between him and them . Comp . Campbell , in reply , thanked the members of the chapter warmly for the gift now bestowed , assuring them of the warm and strong attachment which subsisted between himself and every individual member . He said that he trusted that when the time did come when he served the official position which he held as Z , the memorial would for many years remind him of the many

happy evenings spent in the chapter , and the close friendships which he had formed . He further alluded to and thanked the numerous members of the sister Chapter on being present to congratulate him on the reception of such a reward for that which had been to him " a labour of love . " A vote of thanks was heartily awarded the committee for their labours , and the happy selection which had been made . The chapter was then closed . The companions then adjournedancl partook of an excellent refreshment

, , where , amid toast , song , and sentiment , an excellent and a happy evening was brought to a close in good time , under the presidency of Comp . Donaldson . The inscription on the silver plate was : — " Presented to Comp . Donald Campbell by the Glasgow Royal Arch Chapter ( No . 50 ) , in recognition of his eminent services as First Princiiial Z . of that chapter during many years . November , 1861 . "

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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE LODGE ( S . C . )—A meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons Hall on Saturday last , under the presidency of Bro . Hinxman , M . D ., supported by Bros . Col . Clerk , Capt . King , Carter , and others . Four brethren were advanced , after which the brethren adjourned to Bro . De Grey ' s , Freemasons' Tavern .