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Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . A general meeting of the shareholders in the proposed Alasonic Temple AA-as held at La Pomme D'Or , St . Helier , on Monday , May 19 th , AA'hen tAventy three brethren were present The chair Avas taken by Bro . ILL . Manuel . On the proposition of Bro . Binet , seconded by Bro . Adams , it AA-as resolved , thas a plan laid before this meeting , marked G , dated May 19 fch , 1862 , and prepared by Bro . Thos . Gallichaui , be adopted .
On the proposition of Bro . Durell , seconded by Bro . J . T . Dn Jardin , it was resolved , that the building committee be directed to advertise immediately for tenders for the proposed erection . That as soon as the tenders shall have been received , the Secretaries be requested to summon another meeting of the Shareholders , to consider the said tenders , to adopt rules for the company , to receive tho . first deposit of £ 1 per share , and to decide AA'hen the foundation stone ofthe proposed building shall be laid .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAM . CTRITS CHAPTER ( NO . 21 ) . —The last convocation of tho season ivas held at the London Coffee House , Ludgate , Hill ou Tuesday , May 26 , and AA-as Avell attended . Comp . G . Lambert , M . E . Z . ; Comp . Rev . S . G . Wood , II . ; Comp Spratt , J . ; AA'ith other officers and Past Principals Avere present ; also Comps . A . Bridge , M . Levinson , and HOAV , Avifch other visitors . Bros . Thomas Williamsof 212 and Benjamin Sfcrachan of 220 AA'ere
, , , exalted into this supreme degree by the M . E . Z . AA'hose impressive performance of the ceremony called forth the thanks of the Past Principals . The usual excellent banquet under the suprintendan . ee of Comp . Dr . Barringer followed the business . The summer festival Avas fixed for the last Tuesday in August .
HERTS . WATFORD . —Watford Chapter ( No . 580 ) . —A convocation ivas held on Monday , May 12 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , AVatford . Comp . G-eorge Francis , P . E . Z . presided . Comp . AVilliam Tootel , was installed into the first chair , and Comp . C . F . Humbert , into the third chair , they not having been in attenddance at the previous chapter . Comp . Horton Smith ivas
elected a joining member . This being the convocation for the election of officers , the choice of the members was as folloAVs : —Comps . H . C . Finch , Z . ; C . F . Humbert , II . ; J . Goodyear , J . ; Thos . Rogers , Treas . ; C . M . Lay ton , E . ; Rev . R , Branson , N . ; F . H . AV . lies , P . S . ; Thomas , Janitor . Bro . George Finch , late of No . 460 , Avas proposed for exaltation at the next convocation . The usual agreeable banquet followed , enlivened by the accustomed good humour , ancl true Masonic spirit thafc always prei'ails .
NORWICH . NORWICH . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 258 ) . —A convocation of this chapter took place at Freemasons' Hall , St . Stephen ' s , on Wednesday , 21 sfc inst . The chapter Avas duly opened by the M . E . Z ., Comps . E . Hyams , Z ., AV . R . Redgrave , li ., A . J . Co ' llens , J . The companions ivere then admitted , ancl the minutes of the last chapter read ancl confirmed . The ballot ivas next taken for the three Principals and officers for the ensuing AVII
year : . . Redgrave , Z ., A . J . Collens , H ., J . Marshall , J ., F . Colsey , E ., IL B . AVoolsey , N ., Avere declared duly elected . Comp . H . J . Mason , P . Z . of this chapter then installed the three principals in their respective chairs , and invested the tiA ' O scribes ; one brother Avas proposed for exaltation at the next meeting of the chapter on Friday , May 30 fch . The chapter AVUS then closed by the Rev . Comp Titlow , in solemn prayer .
Knights Templar.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST . ) _ SHEFFIELD . —De Furnival Encampment . — -The regular meeting of this encampment was held in Freemasons' Hall , Surreystreet , on Saturday 17 th inst ., at half-past five o ' clock , under the
Knights Templar.
command of Sir Knt . AVm . AVhite , Jun ., E . G ., A . G . Dir . of Cers . of Grand Conclave , and Prov . G . Herald , AVest Yorkshire . Sir Knts . H . AVebster , 1 st Capt . ; G . Stuart , 2 nd Capt . ; E . Drury , Reg . ; H . J . Garnetfc , Exp . & c , Avere also present . Comps . AV . R . Parker , of the Chap , of Paradise 162 , Sheffield , ancl Waiter . Reynolds of tho Alinerva Chap ., 311 , Hull , having been duly elected , were ably and impressively installed , the AA'hole of the officers exhibiting an admirable knoAA'ledge of their duties . Sir
Knt . Graham Sfcuarfc , 2 nd Capt ., was unanimously elected E . C . for tlie ensuing year , on the motion of Sir Knt . Drury , seconded by Sir Knt . Garnet . The installation is fixed to take place on Friday 27 th June . The IIOAV by-hv . vs Avere then read , discussed , passed , and ordered to be properly engrossed before being sent up for approval to the Grand Master .
OXFORDSHIRE . OXFORD . —Cceur deLion Encampment . —Tlie members of this encampment helcl , on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., their annual festival at the Masonic Hall , Avhich Avas attended by the Provincial Grand Commander Lieut .-Col . Atkins BoAA-yer ( AA'I IO has recently been gazetted to the Lieut .-Colonelcy ofthe University Rifle A olunteersof Avhich H . R . H . the Prince of AVales is
, colonel ); the Proi ' . G . Commander for Worcesershire , Sir Knt H . A ernon ; Sir Knts . R-. J . Spiers , P . G . Capt . ; Rev . R . AV . Norman , II . A . P . G . Standard Bearer ; AV . OsiA'ell Thompson , Grand Provost ; Griffiths , of the St . Arnaud ; — Davis , of the Bladud encampment , and many other knights . In the absence of the E . G ., Sir Knt . E . Rainsford , the chair AA'as taken by Knt . Commander Spiers , AA'I IO installed Companions C . Gaudy , of Exeter
Coll ., and Oliver Lodge , of Pembroke Coll ., Knts . Companions of the Order .- —The E . C . elect , Sir Knt . Theodore Mansel Talbot ( eldest son of C . R . M . Talbot , M . P . for Glamorganshire ) was then installed in the chair , Avhen he appointed as his officers the Hon . W . H . North , P . G . Sub-Prior , of Christ Church : and AVroxton Abbey ; 1 st Capt . Alderman J . C . Dudley ; 2 nd Capt . Rev . C . M . Style , B . D ., of St . John ' s Coll ., P . G . Expert-Prelate ;
A . G . Holmes , Registrar ; C . T , HaiA-kins , Expert ; W . AV . Harrison , M . A . of Brasenose Coll ., P . G . Organist , Director of Ceremonies ; John Barber , MM . of AVorcester Coll ., and W . Haigb , Standard Bearers ; F . A . BoiA'yer , Hospitaller ; Lodge , Capt . of Lines , all of Avhom Avere present , and inducted into their respective offices . —A sumptuous banquet folloAved , and , under the presidency of the neAvly-insfcalled Commander , Sir Knt . Talbot , a most delightful evening ivas spent .
NORFOLK . NoRAA'lon . — Cabbell Encampment . — The members of this encampment met on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Sfc . Stephen's , in the large ancl splendid room of that building , for the purpose of installing Comp . Harry BroAvn AVoolsey a Sir Knight of the Order . There Avere present on this occasion—the Hon . Major Walpole , E . G ., on the throne ;
Sir Knts . G . E . Simpson , Prelate ; N . MickletliAvaifc , 1 st Capt . ; Harry P . L'Estrange , 2 nd Capt . ; A . F . Morgan , Expert ; D . Penrice , Standard Bearer ; Joseph Marshall , Almoner ; II . J . Mason , Capt . of Lines ; H . Undei-Avood , 1 st Herald ; G . AV . Minns , 2 nd Herald ; J . Darken , Org . ; Sir Knts . Banvell , Deacon , Day , ancl others ; the ceremony being performed by the E . Commander in his usual clear and excellent style . The
by-laivs Avere read ancl confirmed . Comp . Joseph Stanley , of the Cabbell Chapter ( 1109 ) , ivas proposed for installation at the meeting of tho encampment in July noxfc ; after u'liich the encampment AA-as closed AA'ith solemn prayer .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
CRYSTAL PALACE—THE HANDEL FESTIA AL . The Grand Handel Festival Orchestra , witli its vast ancl imposing roof , is HOAV acknoAvledged to be a success far beyond the most sanguine expectations . The Sacred Harmonic Society are HOAV exerting themselves in-earnest to make tho musical arrangements for the approaching festival the most complete of any on record . UpAvards of 1200 engagements , have been made Avith the provincial choirs ,
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Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . A general meeting of the shareholders in the proposed Alasonic Temple AA-as held at La Pomme D'Or , St . Helier , on Monday , May 19 th , AA'hen tAventy three brethren were present The chair Avas taken by Bro . ILL . Manuel . On the proposition of Bro . Binet , seconded by Bro . Adams , it AA-as resolved , thas a plan laid before this meeting , marked G , dated May 19 fch , 1862 , and prepared by Bro . Thos . Gallichaui , be adopted .
On the proposition of Bro . Durell , seconded by Bro . J . T . Dn Jardin , it was resolved , that the building committee be directed to advertise immediately for tenders for the proposed erection . That as soon as the tenders shall have been received , the Secretaries be requested to summon another meeting of the Shareholders , to consider the said tenders , to adopt rules for the company , to receive tho . first deposit of £ 1 per share , and to decide AA'hen the foundation stone ofthe proposed building shall be laid .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAM . CTRITS CHAPTER ( NO . 21 ) . —The last convocation of tho season ivas held at the London Coffee House , Ludgate , Hill ou Tuesday , May 26 , and AA-as Avell attended . Comp . G . Lambert , M . E . Z . ; Comp . Rev . S . G . Wood , II . ; Comp Spratt , J . ; AA'ith other officers and Past Principals Avere present ; also Comps . A . Bridge , M . Levinson , and HOAV , Avifch other visitors . Bros . Thomas Williamsof 212 and Benjamin Sfcrachan of 220 AA'ere
, , , exalted into this supreme degree by the M . E . Z . AA'hose impressive performance of the ceremony called forth the thanks of the Past Principals . The usual excellent banquet under the suprintendan . ee of Comp . Dr . Barringer followed the business . The summer festival Avas fixed for the last Tuesday in August .
HERTS . WATFORD . —Watford Chapter ( No . 580 ) . —A convocation ivas held on Monday , May 12 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , AVatford . Comp . G-eorge Francis , P . E . Z . presided . Comp . AVilliam Tootel , was installed into the first chair , and Comp . C . F . Humbert , into the third chair , they not having been in attenddance at the previous chapter . Comp . Horton Smith ivas
elected a joining member . This being the convocation for the election of officers , the choice of the members was as folloAVs : —Comps . H . C . Finch , Z . ; C . F . Humbert , II . ; J . Goodyear , J . ; Thos . Rogers , Treas . ; C . M . Lay ton , E . ; Rev . R , Branson , N . ; F . H . AV . lies , P . S . ; Thomas , Janitor . Bro . George Finch , late of No . 460 , Avas proposed for exaltation at the next convocation . The usual agreeable banquet followed , enlivened by the accustomed good humour , ancl true Masonic spirit thafc always prei'ails .
NORWICH . NORWICH . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 258 ) . —A convocation of this chapter took place at Freemasons' Hall , St . Stephen ' s , on Wednesday , 21 sfc inst . The chapter Avas duly opened by the M . E . Z ., Comps . E . Hyams , Z ., AV . R . Redgrave , li ., A . J . Co ' llens , J . The companions ivere then admitted , ancl the minutes of the last chapter read ancl confirmed . The ballot ivas next taken for the three Principals and officers for the ensuing AVII
year : . . Redgrave , Z ., A . J . Collens , H ., J . Marshall , J ., F . Colsey , E ., IL B . AVoolsey , N ., Avere declared duly elected . Comp . H . J . Mason , P . Z . of this chapter then installed the three principals in their respective chairs , and invested the tiA ' O scribes ; one brother Avas proposed for exaltation at the next meeting of the chapter on Friday , May 30 fch . The chapter AVUS then closed by the Rev . Comp Titlow , in solemn prayer .
Knights Templar.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST . ) _ SHEFFIELD . —De Furnival Encampment . — -The regular meeting of this encampment was held in Freemasons' Hall , Surreystreet , on Saturday 17 th inst ., at half-past five o ' clock , under the
Knights Templar.
command of Sir Knt . AVm . AVhite , Jun ., E . G ., A . G . Dir . of Cers . of Grand Conclave , and Prov . G . Herald , AVest Yorkshire . Sir Knts . H . AVebster , 1 st Capt . ; G . Stuart , 2 nd Capt . ; E . Drury , Reg . ; H . J . Garnetfc , Exp . & c , Avere also present . Comps . AV . R . Parker , of the Chap , of Paradise 162 , Sheffield , ancl Waiter . Reynolds of tho Alinerva Chap ., 311 , Hull , having been duly elected , were ably and impressively installed , the AA'hole of the officers exhibiting an admirable knoAA'ledge of their duties . Sir
Knt . Graham Sfcuarfc , 2 nd Capt ., was unanimously elected E . C . for tlie ensuing year , on the motion of Sir Knt . Drury , seconded by Sir Knt . Garnet . The installation is fixed to take place on Friday 27 th June . The IIOAV by-hv . vs Avere then read , discussed , passed , and ordered to be properly engrossed before being sent up for approval to the Grand Master .
OXFORDSHIRE . OXFORD . —Cceur deLion Encampment . —Tlie members of this encampment helcl , on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., their annual festival at the Masonic Hall , Avhich Avas attended by the Provincial Grand Commander Lieut .-Col . Atkins BoAA-yer ( AA'I IO has recently been gazetted to the Lieut .-Colonelcy ofthe University Rifle A olunteersof Avhich H . R . H . the Prince of AVales is
, colonel ); the Proi ' . G . Commander for Worcesershire , Sir Knt H . A ernon ; Sir Knts . R-. J . Spiers , P . G . Capt . ; Rev . R . AV . Norman , II . A . P . G . Standard Bearer ; AV . OsiA'ell Thompson , Grand Provost ; Griffiths , of the St . Arnaud ; — Davis , of the Bladud encampment , and many other knights . In the absence of the E . G ., Sir Knt . E . Rainsford , the chair AA'as taken by Knt . Commander Spiers , AA'I IO installed Companions C . Gaudy , of Exeter
Coll ., and Oliver Lodge , of Pembroke Coll ., Knts . Companions of the Order .- —The E . C . elect , Sir Knt . Theodore Mansel Talbot ( eldest son of C . R . M . Talbot , M . P . for Glamorganshire ) was then installed in the chair , Avhen he appointed as his officers the Hon . W . H . North , P . G . Sub-Prior , of Christ Church : and AVroxton Abbey ; 1 st Capt . Alderman J . C . Dudley ; 2 nd Capt . Rev . C . M . Style , B . D ., of St . John ' s Coll ., P . G . Expert-Prelate ;
A . G . Holmes , Registrar ; C . T , HaiA-kins , Expert ; W . AV . Harrison , M . A . of Brasenose Coll ., P . G . Organist , Director of Ceremonies ; John Barber , MM . of AVorcester Coll ., and W . Haigb , Standard Bearers ; F . A . BoiA'yer , Hospitaller ; Lodge , Capt . of Lines , all of Avhom Avere present , and inducted into their respective offices . —A sumptuous banquet folloAved , and , under the presidency of the neAvly-insfcalled Commander , Sir Knt . Talbot , a most delightful evening ivas spent .
NORFOLK . NoRAA'lon . — Cabbell Encampment . — The members of this encampment met on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Sfc . Stephen's , in the large ancl splendid room of that building , for the purpose of installing Comp . Harry BroAvn AVoolsey a Sir Knight of the Order . There Avere present on this occasion—the Hon . Major Walpole , E . G ., on the throne ;
Sir Knts . G . E . Simpson , Prelate ; N . MickletliAvaifc , 1 st Capt . ; Harry P . L'Estrange , 2 nd Capt . ; A . F . Morgan , Expert ; D . Penrice , Standard Bearer ; Joseph Marshall , Almoner ; II . J . Mason , Capt . of Lines ; H . Undei-Avood , 1 st Herald ; G . AV . Minns , 2 nd Herald ; J . Darken , Org . ; Sir Knts . Banvell , Deacon , Day , ancl others ; the ceremony being performed by the E . Commander in his usual clear and excellent style . The
by-laivs Avere read ancl confirmed . Comp . Joseph Stanley , of the Cabbell Chapter ( 1109 ) , ivas proposed for installation at the meeting of tho encampment in July noxfc ; after u'liich the encampment AA-as closed AA'ith solemn prayer .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
CRYSTAL PALACE—THE HANDEL FESTIA AL . The Grand Handel Festival Orchestra , witli its vast ancl imposing roof , is HOAV acknoAvledged to be a success far beyond the most sanguine expectations . The Sacred Harmonic Society are HOAV exerting themselves in-earnest to make tho musical arrangements for the approaching festival the most complete of any on record . UpAvards of 1200 engagements , have been made Avith the provincial choirs ,