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and Manchester , assisted by Bro . 0 . AV . Taylor , P . G . M . O Bolton ; Bro . G . P . Brocklebank , 30 , P . G . S . W ., Lancashire ; Bro . T . Entwistle , P . G . M . M ., Bolton . Bro . Relph was installed in the chair as Right Worshipful Master , Dr . Allison Senior Warden . T . Kendall , Junior Warden , J . Ormandy , M . O ; G . Cornfield . S . O ; J . Morris , 0 . ; Myles HasUm , T . K . ; T . Gabbat , O . G . ; R . T . Taylor . 0 . ; Bros . Huartson , Turvey , McKnight Berry .

SUFFOLK . IPSWICH . —Albert Victor Lodge of Marie , Maulers ( No . 70 ) —This Lodge met at the Masonic Hall , on Monday last , when fjlioroworaprcsunlr ; - Bros . llev . 11 . ! NT . Sanderson , P . G . Chap ., AV . M . ; C . T . Townsend , Prov . S . G . D ., P . M . M ., Sec . ; AV . Cuckow , S . AV . ; Emra Holmes , J . AV . ; E . J . Robertson , S . O . ;

Davy , J . O . ; G . Cresswell , S . D . ; J . T . Townsend , Reg . of Marks , & c . The Lodge having been opened in ancient and olemn form , the ballot was taken for the advancement of Serjeant AVilliam Calthorpe , of the United Lodge , Colchester , and the Rev . George AVillis Marwood , of the Lion Lodge , Whitby . Bro . Emra Holmes stated that he had been in communication with the V . AV . Bro . P . Binckes , Grand Secretary , with reference to the course to be pursued as to tbe advancement

of Bro . Marwood , who , had already taken the Mark degree at the irregular Mark Lodge , at York , but who wished to join this Lodge in order to get a Grand Lodge certificate . Bro . Binckes in reply , had stated that it would not be necessary for the candidates to go through the ceremony again , he would only have to take the obligation of allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters , and the fee for registration would have to he paid as a for a new member . Bro . Holmes , therefore , proposed Bro . Marwood for affiliation and joining , instead of for advancement .

The ballot was unanimously in favour of both candidates . Bro . Quick , the only candidate present out of the long list of thoso accepted , was then admitted , obligated , and advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master , the interesting ceremony being conducted by the AV . M ., with his usual ability . Bro . Sanderson is one of the greatest Masonic Ritualists in East Anglia , and in this and the higher degrees , lie is equally at home as a briht and learned Mason . A good deal of amusement was

g caused by some printed excerpts from the " Freemason , " signed Libertas , and supposed to be from the well-known pen of an expelled brother , and which were forwarded to the Masonic Hall for perusal and distribution , advocating mutiny in the ranks of the Knights Templar , and the abrogation of the recently ratified treaty between the Grand Mark Lodge , the Supreme Graud Council , and Grand Conclave of Knights Templar . The

audacity and recklessness of some of the assertions contained in this precious document , which have been refuted in our columns , called forth the expression of ill-disguised contempt—for the promoters ( whoever they might be ) of the so-called Council of Riles , whose sinister motives seems to be the destruction of the hig her degrees . An excellent supper was provided by Bro . G . Spalding , Tyler , of which the brethren partook , and an agreeable evening was spent .

AA ' e regretted to soe the Board Room of the Freemasons' Hall used as a means of displaying the paintings of an artist , although he may be a member of the Order , and a member of some of the committees . If the portrait of the M . AV . Past Grand Master is to be raffled for—an illegal proceeding in itself—a more appropi iatc place should be found for the purpose , as Masons are not usually amongst the law breakers . AA'e should like to know b y

what authority the pictures were exhibited , as , if it is permissible , many other artists , members of the Order , who would be glad to avail themselves of a similar opportunity to display their productions , the room being favourable for the purpose .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

The Editor ii not responsible for the opinion * expressed by Correspondents G-EOEG-E TEDDER EUND . TO THE EDITOR OF THE EEEEITASOUS' HAGAZISE AND MJASOJflC ITIREOB . Dear Sir and Brother , —1 have great pleasure in

informing the craft , through you , that the accounts of the above "Fund" were audited by the committee on "Wednesday last , the 16 th inst ., Avhen it appeared that the total amount received ( including the grant from the Board of Benevolence ) was £ 110 9 s ., which amount has been devoted to Bro . Tedder ' s benefit .

Allow me , also , on behalf of the committee and myself , to thank the craft for their liberality in responding to the appeal , and yourself for your kindness in forwarding the object we bad in view . Any further information relative to the " Eund " I shall be very happy to furnish to any one . I am , yours fraternally , JESSE OWENS , Hon . See .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES .

COLOMBIA . Through the Americans , aud English Masons in Panama , and Aapinwall on the Isthmus of Panama and their Lodges of Masonry is strengthening its outposts in tbe surrounding countries . We now find the Lodges in Parthagenain Colombia find

, themselves sufficiently firm to have celebrated the last St . John ' s Day . There is much toleration in the country , but Masonry is a sore trial for bigotry and superstition .

"WASHINGTON ' SAERON . "—December 7 , 1829 , a communication was received and read from the Washington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania , accompanied by the Masonic apron of our deceased brother , George "Washington , which had been presented to that society , by his legatees .

Extract from the Minutes . —At a stated meeting of the Washington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania , held the 3 d day of July , 1829 , it Avas Resolved , That the Masonic A pron of General Washington bo deposited with the Grand Lod ge of Pennsylvania , provided that the creditors agree to this disposition of it .

GEORGE HEYL , Assistant Secretary . Whereupon , on motion and seconded , it ivas Resolved , That Bros . Joseph Randall , James Harper and Jno . K . Kane , be a committee to acknowledge the receipt of the above and in conjunction with the Hall committee , to place AYashington ' s Apron in a suitable

and consicuous situation in the Grand Lodge Room . This apron is now in a perfect state of preservation , framed and hung on the Avail of the Grand Treasurer's room .