Royal Arch.

J . Malcolm , Scribe E . ; B . L . AVells , Scribe N . ; Walter Reynolds , Prin . Soj . ; G . N . Harrison , Assist . Soj . ; R . Goddard , S . B . ; J . Norton and W . Johnson , Janitors ; M . C . Peck , G . G . Bond , J . G . W . Willows , Captain Wharton , T . N . Harker , Sc . Visitor , — Comp . JI . C . Peck , P . Z . 57 . The chapter having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . The ballot box ivas prepared for Bro . John Marshallof tho Minerva Lod and Bro . Jonathan Turnerof the

, ge , , Camalodunnm Lodge , ilalton , both of AA-1 IOIII were unanimously accepted . Bro . J . Turner was then admitted , and exalted to this sublime degree by the M . E . Z ., the Prin . Soj . giving the explanation of the jewel , working tools , &<_ . Bro . F . Jackson , of the Minerva Lodge , was then proposed as a candidate for this sublime degree . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , the chapter was closed in due and ancient form .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Jacques de Molay Encampment . —This encampment was opened at the Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Friday , tho 18 th inst ., at four o'clock , by P . E . C . Sir Knt . C . J . Banister , P . G . A ., in the unavoidable absence of the E . C . Sir Thos . G . Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., assisted by Sir Knts . S . AVhite , 1 st . Capt . ; W . Horner , 2 nd Capt . ; and the rest of the officersand a full attendance of members . After the

muster-, roll was called , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for the four candidates , and each ivas unanimously elected . Comps . Captain Percy Beale , John Jlelladew , James AV . , 1 . Fowler , and Captain Thos . Barry—the three latter being in attendance , were each severally admitted and installed Knights of the Order by the acting E . C . in his usual careful mannerP . E . C . Sir Knfc . E . Pierpoinfc

, acting as Expert . The Almoner made his collection , which amounted to 19 s . This collection is never omitted in this conclaves , which enables all cases of charity coining to be relieved . Several communications were read ; one from the Grand A ice-Chancellor , stating that the Grand Conclave would be held on the 9 th of December , at their new Hall , Bedford-row , London ,

which ivas ivell responded to , and it is expected that this encampment will he well represented on that occasion . Another candidate was proposed , and the next meeting ivill be held the first Friday in the new year . Business over , the conclave was closed in solemn form and with prayer at half-past six . The banquet ivas held at the Adelphi Hotel at seven o ' clock , under the presidency of P . E . C . C . J . Banister , Sir Knt . S . White , 1 st . Capt ., in the vice-chair . The loyal and Masonic

toasts were given and responded to ; for the JI . E . and Supreme Grand Jlaster and Grand Officers , by Sir Knt . Edward Pierpoinfc , Grand Herald ; Sir Knt . II . S . Alpass , for the Prov . G . Commander and Prov . G . Officers ; Sir Knfc . Crankshaw for the P . E . Commanders ; Sir Knt . S . White for the Officers . Each newly-installed Sir Knt . answered for himself , expressing the great satisfaction they each had experienced in being admitted to this beautiful and solemn Christian degree . Sir Knt . Edw .

Pierpoint , in very flattering terms , proposed the health of the E . C . Sir Thomas G . Hesketh , Part ., which was responded to by the acting E . G ., Sir Knt . C . J . Banister , ivith true Masonic spirit , hoping that he should meet all who could spare the time in the Grand Conclave next month . A very happy evening was spent , and the last toast was given at ten o'clock .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

GRAND LODGE . The following , though somewhat out of date , is inserted , it being an official report of the proceedings at the half-yearly meeting of the Grand Lodge of JIark Masters " of England and AVales , and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown , held on Wednesday , the 15 th of June , 1 SG 4 , iu the Grand Hall ,

"JIasonie Union , " Bedford-row . Present—A iscounfc Holmesdale , J _ f . JP ., M . W . G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , P . Jf . W . G . Jl . as Dep . G . M . ; Bros . Dr . Norton , P . G . Treas ., as S . G . W . ; Rev . G . R . Portal , G . Reg ., as J . G . W . ; Rev .

Dr . Richards , and J . W . Laughlin , G . Chaplains ; C . J . Banister , G . 3 . O ., as G . JI . Overseer ; George Haward , P . G . M . O ., as G . S . Overseer ; James Gibbs , as G . J . Overseers ; Frederick Binckes , G . Sec ; W . E . Gumbleton , as 6 . S . D .: II . J . Thompson , as G . J . D . ; Thomas Pickering , G . Dir . of Cers . ; Charles Swan , G . S . B . ; Jesse Turner , G . Inspect , of AVorks ; Frank Haes , P . JI .

No . 25 , Del . from Sydney ; many Past Grand Officers ; the Grand Stewards of the year ; and several Masters , Past JIasters , AVardens , Overseers , and brethren of private lodges . Grand Lodge was opened in ample form , with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last half-yearly communication were read and confirmed .

Bro . Geo . Jfobbs , G . Steward , proposed tho re-election of A'Ucount Holmesdale , MP ., as M . W . G . M . for the ensuing year . The proposition having been duly seconded , and no other candidate having been nominated , the M . W . Past G . Jlaster declared M . W . Bro . A'iscounfc Holmesdale , M . P ., duly re-elected , as Grand Master , who was thereupon proclaimed and saluted i ' . i

ancient form . The M . W . Grand Master warmly and earnestly acknowledged the honour again conferred upon him . The report of the General Board was read , received , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , viz . ¦ —The General Board , in making their half-yearly report , have little to do further than to congratulate Grand Lodge upon the continued

prosperity of the Mark Degree . During the past six months , 2-28 certificates have been issued— -this being a considerable increase in the number ever issued in any previous half-year . There have also been granted , in the same period , three

Warrants of Constitution , viz . : —Nos . 65 , West Lancashire Lodge , Liverpool ; 66 , Fortitude Lodge , East Stonehouse , Devon ; G 8 , Victoria iu Burmah Lodge , Madras . And one warrant of confirmation—No . 67 , Benevolent Lodge , at Stockport . It is with regret , however , that the Board feel themselves again under the necessity of complaining of the want of

punctuality in many small lodges iu the returns and payments to Grand Lodge . They content themselves , with expressing art earliest hope that greater regularity will for the future be observed in this important duty . Letters alluding to the uon-i-ecognitioii of JIark JIasters advanced under this jurisdiction , by brethren paying allegiance

to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland , are submitted , on which the Board invito the opinion of this Grand Lodge . The Treasurer's report shows that the receipts during the past six months—including the balance in hand on the 1 st December , 1 S 63—amounted to £ 141 19 . ? . 2 d ., and the expenditure to £ 101 Lis . Gd ., leaving a balance in favour of Grand

Lodge of £ 40 4 s . Sd . In accordance with the authority given to them at the last half-yearly communication , the Board have entered into an arrangement with the " JIasonie Union , Limited , " for the use of their grand hall , and other rooms for the executive , and fo _ ? the transaction of the official business of Grand Lodge , at an

annual rental of _ 620 , inclusive of gas , & c . ; and they cannot but feel that the interests of the degree will be promoted by the possession of so suitable and handsome a place of meeting . G . R . PORTAL , M . A ., G . Reg ., London , June 14 , 1 SG 1-. A ice-Presideiit .

The correspondence with reference to tho non-recognition by the brethren under the Scotch Constitution of brethren advanced under the Constitution of this Gram . Lodge having been read , ¦< Bro . C . J . BANISTER , G . S . O ., as AV . JI . of the AVest Lancashire Lodge ( No . 65 ) , meeting at Liverpool , explained the circumstances under which that lodge ivas astablished , and the friendly relations they had cultivated with the lodge ( S . C . ) at Birken-