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satisfactorily answered , he retired to prepare himself to be raised to that degree . The lodge was then opened in second degree , and the questions appertaining to it were put to Bro . Curry prior to his being passed to third degree , and being satisfactorily answered , he retired to prepare himself to be raised to that degree . The lodge was then opened in third degree , and Bro . Curry was raised to the sublime degree ; the lodge was then

closed to second degree , and Bro . Kinloch was passed to degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Sydney Smith kindly gave a lecture on the tracing hoard in second degree . Proposed by Bro . Ray , seconded by Bro . Newman , W . M ., that Bro . Chas . Saunders , No . 64 Kilwinning , be received as a joining member . Proposed by Bro . Gill , seconded by Bro . Newman , that Colour-serjeant AA ' oodiand miht be allowed to enter his name as a candidate for

g initiation . The lodge was then closed to lirst degree , and nothing further having been offered for the good of Freemasonry in general , it was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love . The brethren afterwards sat down to a substantial supper , unci retired at an early hour .

LEICESTERSHIRE . } LEICESTER . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 2 / 9 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Hall ' ordstreet , on Monday , 15 th , when there were present , —Bros . AV . Kelly , AV . M . and D . P . G . M ., in the chair ; AV . Pcttifor , II . Kinder , and Dr . Buck , P . M's , ancl P . Prov . G . AV . ' s ; AV . Weare , P . M . and P . Prov . G . D . and Treas . ; StanleyS . W . ; Stretton

, , P . Prov . G . Reg ., J . AV . ; Crow , See . ; Adlard , Burnham , Hart , Ride , Palmer , J . Wright , Smith , ancl J . E . Montague Finch . Visitors : —Bros . J . 1 * . Klein , I' . G . Steward , and P . M ., No , 21 , London ; A . M . Duff , AA . M . 523 , and P . G . J , D . ; Toller , S . AV . ; Buzzard , J . AV . ; Partridge , Mace , AVardle , Richardson , J . Harris , Challis , and Elgood , of 523 , ancl C . Bembridge , Tyler . Tho meeting was summoned to ballot for , and to initiate three

candidates , and to receive propositions . The loclge having been opened in the first degree , the ballot , on being taken , resulted in the unanimous election of George Pearce , Esq ., M . D ., and Messrs . Henry Thomas Porter , and Henry Tarratt , all of Leicester , ancl they were severally initiated into our mysteries . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the AV . M . delivered the lecture on the tracing board of the degree , and the charge on initiation . A gentleman was then proposed as a candidate for

admission into the Order , and the lodge was then closed , ancl the brethren adjourned to refreshment . In proposing the health of the novitiates the W . M . dilated at some length on the antiquity , the moral teachings , and the universality of Freemasonry , and after that " autique song , " the " Entered Apprentice , " had been sung by Bro . Bithray . P . Prov . G . Org ., Bro . Dr . Pearce responded , stating that he had been agreeably surprised and greatlinterested at the solemn nature of the ceremony

y which he had gone through ancl at all he had heard and witdessed on the occasion , and expressed his intention of becoming a zealous student of the Order . Bro . Crow delighted the brethren by his beautiful performance on tbe piano of " The Last Rose of Summer " with variations , nor should the excellent singing of several other brethren be omitted to be noticed .

LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —A monthly meeting of this loclge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., the AV . M . Bro . A . M . Dull ' , P . M . 166 , ancl P . J . G . D ., in the chair . There were also present the following brethren : —W . Kelly , P . M ., and D . P . GM . ; Bre . win , P . M ., and P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Toller , S . AV . ; Buzzard , J . AV . ; Seulthorpe , Sec . ; Sargeant , S . D . ; Bithray , P . Prov . G . Ore . as J . D . ; Chas . JohnsonP . M . P . Prov . S . G . AV . Jerseyand P . G . Org . AVardle

, , , ; , I . G . ; G . B . -Atkins , Steward ; M . H . Lewin , and AV . II . Lewin . Visitors : Bros . Hart ancl Palmer , No . 279 , and W . Ratclifl ' e Bryan , 1 , 007 . The loclge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . AV . R . Bryan being a candidate for the second degree was duly examined as to his proficiency in the first degree , unci having passed a satisfactory examination retired , when F . C . ' s loclge

was opened , ancl he was passed thereto . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the W . M . gave the lecture on the tracing board of the degree . A brother was due for the third degree , but not being in attendance , the lodge was closed to tbe first degree . Some financial business was discussed , and arrangements made for the work ( the first lecture ) to be clone at the April meeting of the Lodge of Instruction connected with this lodge , and No . 279 . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . ROBERT BURNS CHAPTER ( NO . 25 ) . —A regular meeting of this chapter was held on tho 22 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern . The chapter being opened in ancient form , the companions were admitted , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A board of P . Z . ' s having been formed , Comp . Nicholls was then installed as the M . E . Z . Comp . J . Codner as H . AV .

, , Goodyor as J ., Lyon P . Z . Scribe E ., Harrison P . Z . Treas . . Tho ceremony of installation being very ably rendered , Comp . John Hemmings the I . P . Z . was then called before the chapter , and received from ' the hands of the M . E . Z . the P . Z . 's jewel , with an highly complimentary speech from the M . E . Z ., as a mark of esteem for his many excellent qualities during his past year of office . There being no other business before the chapter the

same was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The loyal and royal arch toasts were given and responded to , in a manner worthy of this distinguished old chapter , demonstrating that Comp . Nicholls the newly M . E . Z . will prove a great acquisition to the chapter , and that the companions under his able presidency may look forward for a very prosperous year . There were several visitors : including Comps . De GreyP . Z . 13 ; C . Hosgood , M . E . Z . 1056

, ,, and J . Smith , 1 , 056 . METROPOLITAN CHAPTER . —Brett Testimonial . —A numerous meeting of the members of this chapter mot on Tuesday last at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , to forma committee on behalf of the above-named testimonial—when some forty or fifty names were added to that committee , the treasurer being our most excellent Comp . Buss , ancl Little as Hon . Sec . It is gratifying

to the Comps . at large to hear from Comp . Buss the announcement that the subscriptions are being handed in liberally by the members , and that the names of the subscribers will be published in the FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AND . MASONIC MIRROR . As a proof of the many good qualities of Comp . Brett , we may observe that the most expert Royal Arch Masons are indebted to this worthy Comp . for their knowledge of Royal Arch and Craft Masonry .

INSTRUCTION . MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER OE INSTRUCTION . — A meeting of this chapter was held at Mrs . Adams ' , Air-street , Regent-street , AV ., on Saturday , the 20 th inst ., the principal chairs being filled by Comps . C Hosgood , M . E . Z . ; Nicholls , H . ; G . Smith , J . ; J . Brett , P . S . ; ancl Cottebrune , S . E . The ceremony of installation having been worked by the Comps . Comp . J . Brett then

, worked the third and fourth sections , assisted by the Comps . A wish was expressed that Comp . J . Brett sliould , on Saturday now next ensuing , work the Royal Arch jewel , and explain tho banners , to which Comp . Brett , with his usual affability , consented . Comp . J . G . Marsh was then balloted for as a joining member , such ballot being in his favour .

LANCASHIRE ( AA"EST ) . LANCASTER . —Consecration of the Howleg Chapter , No . 1 , 051 . —Tlie Rowley lodge , although it has been established but a very few years , has already earned for itself a weil merited reputation , ancl holds a high position amongst the lodges of the province of West Lancashire . AA'e have now to record the formation and consecration of a Royal Arch chapter attached to this lodge . The

ceremony of consecration took place on jMondsy last , the 15 th March , at the Masonic Rooms , Athciiamm , Lancaster , and by the appointment of the M . E . Prov . Grand Supt . was conducted by Ex . Comp . A . O . Mott , of Liveipool , P . M . P . Z ., 248 , Prov . G . S . B ., who occupied the chair of Z ., assisted by Ex . Comp . Busher , P . M . P . Z ., 129 , as H ., and Ex . Comp . Kearns , P . M . P . Z ., 241 as J . There were also present Ex . Comp . R . Wilson

, , J ., 241 ; also present Comps . J . AV . Baker , 241 ; J . 0 . Baker , 241 ; T . Welch , 241 ; J . L . Whimpray , John Bell , 129 , ancl the Companions of the new chapter , viz ., Comps . Dr , Moore , W . H . Bagnall , T . Mason , W . Hall , Dr . Mercer , and AV . Barker . The chapter having been opened and the Companions assembled , Comp . Mott , as M . E . Z ., called upon Comp . Moore , the acting Scribe Eto state the wishes of the Companions and the

pro-., ceedings they had taken with respect to the chapter , also to read the petition and the warrant . The Companions of the now chapter then , at the request of the M . E . Z ., signified their approval of the officers named in the warrant to preside over the chapter , and' Comp . Kearns , in a very admirable manner , de-