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tho socoud degree , when ho was readmitted , and passed to tho degree of F . C . Mr . John Tiplady , who was balloted for and duly approved at tho last general lodge , being a candidate for initiation , was properly introduced , and regularly initiated by tho W . M , who also gave tho charge and oxplaiuod tho working tools . In consoquonco of three candidates for raising and 0110 for passing failing to present themselves ( probably owing to tho Whitsuntide festivities ) , the last ceremony concluded tho

business of tho evening . Tho lodgo was then closed in harmony and with prayer , after which the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent tho remainder of the evening very agreeably . GATESiiEAD-ojr-TTyE . — Borough Lodge ( No . 421 ) . —Tbe installation mooting of this lodgo ( postponed for thrfib months through unavoidable circumstances ) was hold on Monday , May 21 , at tho lodgo room , Groy Horse Inn , at 0 o'clock p . m . Tho lodge was opened by tho AA . M . Bro . E . E . Biostorfoldassisted h

, y his officers . Upon tho lodgo being opened in tho second degree , Bro . Anthony Clapham , W . M .. 24 . occupied tho S . AAVs chair , ancl Bro . Homy ' Hotham , P . M , 24 , P . S . G . AV , Northumberland , tho J . AA . 's . Iu tho absence from indisposition of Bro . E . D . Davis , P . M , and P . Prov . S . G . AA , Durham , tho chair of 1 C . S . was taken by Bro . Dr . Banning , P . M , 48 , and P . Prov . J . G . AV , Durham , who proceeded with tho installation of tho W . M . elect , Bro . FH PMTho impressive leted

. . AVeyorgang , .. ceremony was comp in tho throe degrees , and tho AA . M . invested as his officers Bros . E . E . Biostorfold , I . P . M ; F . A . Midler , S . AV . ; F . J . Stoiu , J . AV . ; S . Dunn , Treas . ( by proxy- ); J . H . Brown , Sec . ; C . Christian , son , S . D . ; E . Borring , J . D . ; R . Stephenson , I . G . ; J . A . Mauss , Org . ; J . Curry , Tyler . Upon tho conclusion of tho business tho brethren sat down to an excellent supper provided by tho AV . M . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given . Tho health of 7

tho AA . M . was proposed by tho Installing Master Bro . Banning . Tho brethren wore much indebted to Bros . J . A . Mauss , P . J . Stein , and Anthony Clapham for thoir vocal and instrumental efforts to promote the harmony of tho evening .

AA 7 ALES ( AA 7 ESTERN DIVISION ) . ABERTSTWITII . —Aheryslmitli Lodge ( Mo . 1072 ) . —The regular monthly mooting of this young lodgo took placo on Thursday-, tho 13 th inst , at the Bello Vuo Royal Hotel . Present : Bros . J . D . Perrott , AA . AI . ; Jesse Baker , acting S . AV . ; G . T . Smith , J . AV .: John Davies , Treas . ; J . Pell , S . D , pro . tern . ; E . L . Colo , J . D . ; John Vaughan and J . AV Szlmnpcr , Stewards : Stanley J . Balcombe , Hon . Soe . ; and many other brethren . Among tho

visitors wo noticed Bros . Richardson , P . M . ( Manchester Lodgo , No . 179 ) , and AV . Jones , of Llwyuygroos ( St . Peter ' s Ledge , No . 47 ( i ) . The lodgo was opened by tho WM , and , tho minutes of tho last lodgo having been read and eonSrmod , tho ballot was taken for Messrs . Borron and Bonncly . which proved unanimous in thoir favour . Bros . Raw and Rowland , being candidates to bo passod , gave proofs of tho progress , wore entrusted , and retired . Tho lodgo being opened in tho second degree , Bros . Raw and 7

Rowland wero passod to degree of F . C . Bros . AA . AVilliams , Pi . Selby , B . , T . Jonos , Morris Jones , and R . do la Hoytlo , being candidates to bo raised , wero examined by tho W . M ., and , thoir answers proving satisfactory , thoy retired . Tho lodgo opened in tho third dogroo , when tho last-named fivo brethren woro severally admitted , aud raised to tho sublime dogroo of a M . M . by tho W . M . Tho lodgo was thou closed down in tho third and second degrees . Tho AA . AI . delivered G . L . cartideatcs to twolvo

brethren , and , somo other routine business having boon transacted , tho lodgo was closed in anciont form and perfect harmony , at ten p . m ., and tho brethren adjourned for refreshment . Wo must not omit to state that Bro . J . D . Porrott , W . M . ( 1372 and ( iol ) was deservedly complimented by tho visitors and members for tho able manner in which ho directed tho working of tho lodge , and for his correct performance of tho ceremonies .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . ScAHBOEOron . —Old Globe Lodge ( No . 200 ) . —The regular monthly mooting of this lodgo took placo at the Freemasons ' Hall , on AA oduosday ovouing , tho IGth inst . About twenty-five members woro present , amongst whom woro Bros . AA . F . Rooko , P . M , acting as AV . M .: James F . Spurr , AA ' m . Beau , and AA . B . Stewart , P . M . ' s ; Dr . Armitage , as S . AA . ; J . M . Crosby , J . AV . ; AA m . Peacockas S . D . ; M . D . MiddletonJ . D . ; R . H . Peacock

, , , I . G . ; H . 0 . Martin , P . M , Hon . Sec .: Sundays and Ash , Tylers . Tho lodgo was opened in duo form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . Barry , Gray , and Mackay , E . A . ' s , expressed a wish to bo passod to the dogroo of F . C , they woro examined , and each received a tost of merit , after which tho lodgo was opened in tho second degree , aud thoy wero received ou tho S , and the secrets of that dogroo communicated to them by

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Bro . Rooko , P . M . Tho Master Masons' lodgo was then hold , and Bro . Drake , who had previously proved himself an expert workman , was invested with tho badge of a M . 3 I . A sum of fivo pounds was awarded out of tho funds of tho lodgo for tlio widow of a deceased member , after which tho lodgo was closed in duo form and with prayer at nine o ' clock , and the brethren retired to refreshment , separating before twelve o ' clock .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION . The ceremony of inaugurating and consecrating this important chapter of instruction took place at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on Tuesday tbe loth instant . The chapter was opened at six o ' clock precisely by Comps . W . Watson as Z . ; II . G . Buss as H , ; R . AA . Little as J , and in the presence of about eighteen Principals or Past Principals of the Order . The remainder of the companions were then admitted and Comp .

Watson proceeded with the ceremony of consecration , and . having invoked the assistance of the Most High , called upon-Comp . Brett , P . Z , the President elect of tbe new chapter , to read the authority received from the Rose of Denmark Chapter , No . 975 , empowering the companions present to assemble under , the sanction of the Charter of Constitution of the parent body as a Chapter of Instruction . This having been doneancl tbe minutes of a preliminary

, meeting of tbe founders duly confirmed , Comp . AA atson delivered an appropriate address , after which Comps . Brett , President ; Buss , Treasurer ; and Little , Scribe B , respectively proceeded round the chapter sprinkling corn , wine and oil as emblems of plenty , prosperity and unanimity . Comp . Watson then constituted , consecrated and dedicated the chapter according to ancient form . Comp . Brett , President , then assumed

the first chair , Comp . AVatson tho second chair , and Comp . Little the third chair and tbe historical , symbolical , ancl mystical lectures were delivered by the three Principals . The following eminent P . Z . 's of the Order were then unanimously elected honorary members , viz ., Comps . AV . Watson , Theodore E . Ladd , AV . Blackburn , and Henry Muggeridge . A otes of thanks were also awarded to Comps . Watson for his efficient services as Consecrating Principal ; to Comp . Hosgood representing a handsome volume of the Sacred Law ; and f o Comp . Terry for a beautifully illuminated scroll of vellum . Tbe chapter was then closed iu harmony and fraternal love , tbe proceedings

throughout having been conducted in the most solemn ami impressive manner , which elicited expressions of gratification and pleasure from all the Companions present during tbe imposing ceremony The companions then , to the number of forty-seven , adjourned to a sumptuous banquet provided by Comp . Todd , ancl we should ' not he doing justice to that excellent caterer were we to omit bearing testimony to tbe perfection of bis arrangements for the

comfort of the guests , and the magnificent and recherche repast he set before them . The cloth having been removed Comp . Brett , Z , proposed the usual R . A . and loyal toasts which were heartily received and responded to . Comp . Beard , one of the Vice-Chairman , then introduced the health of Comp . Brett , President , in connection with the

toast of " Prosperity to the Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , " expatiating on the great and laudable efforts made by tho JI . E . Z . in tbe chair , to place instruction in R . A . Masonry on as wide-spread a foundation as that in the ceremonies of the Craft ; tbe result , said Comp . Beard , is now before you , companions , namely the successful establishment of a perfect Chapter of Instruction composed of a full council of

seventytwo as founders , and some twenty other companions who have expressed their desire to join in the good work ; for this great result we are mainly indebted to the indefatigable exertions of Comp . Brett ; and I can assure all present that , if they will only attend the weekly meetings of tbe chapter , tbey will not only derive instructions in tbe ceremonies , but in the hitherto almost unknown lectures of tho Royal Arch . Comp . Beard concluded

by proposing bumpers in honour of the President , and we need hardly add that his call was enthusiastically obeyed . Comp . Brett , President , rose to return thanks , and expressed his heartfelt satisfaction at the splendid reward of his labours in tbe unprecedented assembly of companions present , both