Prov. Grand Lodge Of Mark Masters Of Middlesex And Surrey.

re-appointment of tho Prov . Grand Master , tho V . W . Bro . James Stevens P . G . J . O ., after referring to tho eminent services of the R . W . Bro . Col . Bnrdott , since his appointment in LS 70 , and tbo progress of Mark Masonry iu Middlesex and Surrey under his beneficent rule , nominated thafc distinguished brother for a further period of thvco years , and no other nomination was naade . Tho appointment and investiture of Officers then took place iu tho following order : —

Prov . C . S . W Bro . Octavins II . Pearson 7 „ CI . J . W . „ E . P . Spice 3 „ C . Chap „ Rev . A . W . Hall 7 „ „ „ Rev . H B . Hunt 241 „ G . Treas . , ,, C . Ilanunertou 101 .. G . Sec \ V . G . Brighten 141 7 / in

- > > „ G . Reg „ Dr . PassaAvcr 5 „ G . M . O „ K . R . Murchison 197 „ G . S . O , A . W . Hume 5 „ G . J . O „ II . R . Cooper Smith 13 .. G . S . D EdAvin Gilhni , '; 211

„ G . J . D „ Charles Golden 221 „ G . Sup . Works ... „ Henry Lovegrove 234 „ G . D . C „ J . B . Shackleton 199 „ G . A . D . C „ R . T . Hill 104 „ G . Sword Bearer ... „ Clayton Palmer , LL . D . 181 „ G . Standard Bearer ... „ Charles Palmer 101

„ G . Organist „ Humphrey J . Stnrk 214 „ G . T . G „ Byron H . Ilidge 1 CS „ G . StcAvards „ Win . Stephens 236 „ „ „ Sir Charles Palmer 238 ,, „ „ J . do Orlauda 5 „ „ „ George Liiloy 139 „ ,, ,, Beasley „ „ „ M . A . Cuffo 214-„ G . Tyler ... ... „ John Gilbert

Tho revised Bye LaAvs of tho Prov . G . Lodge Avhich had been distributed to all members Avere taken as read , and finally adopted . A Committee for General Purposes Avas elected , and all business being disposed of , tho Prov . G . Lodgo Avas closed in ample form , and tho brethren adjonrned to banqnet , Avhich was well served in the largo dining hall of tho Greyhonnd Hotol . On the removal of tho cloth ,

and after the usual loyal toasts had been heartily received and responded to , the Prov . G . Master proposed , " The Most Worshipful Grand Mark Master , tho E . W . Deputy Graud Mark Master , and the Grand Mark Officers present and past , " and referred to tho present position of tho Order bciugsiich as could never havo been arrived afc but for the extreme devotion to its interests of highly distinguished

Masons in the Craft degrees , Avho seeing its many beauties as an exponent of tho sublime principles of Freemasonry , hud spared no efforts to promote its strength and prosperity . Prom the M . W . G . M . M . through all the several Officers in Grand Mark Lodge tho samo energy and perseverance had been displayed , and he considered this a fitting opportunity to recognise the indefatigable

exertions of Pro . Binckes . P . G . S . W . and Grand Secretary , Avho had laboured more than any ether ninn lie knew , in securing the distinguished position of tho Mark Degree . After a very cordial reception of the tonst , Bro . Binckes , first returning thanks on behalf of tho M . W . G . M . M . and his past and present Officers , gave a brief but interesting resume ot tho progress of the Order , and . stated that ,

looking back , as ho could do , OA-or a period of tAvcnty years , ho could remember that such unparalleled success Avas scarcely contemplated , for the increase of Lodges in this degree of late years had even exceeded in proportion that of the Craft , and tbo Order had boon benefited b y tho ) influx of a largo number of distinguished and influential Masons . A still further increase of prosperity Avas foreshadoAved by tho

recognition the Order had received from numerous Grand Masonic bodies , and he ventured to make an announcement Avhich , althongh now for tlic first time made , Avould shortly become public , and greatly gratify all connected with Mark Masonry , that ho Avas in official receipt of tho fact that the Grand Chapter of Scotland had also accorded their recognition of the English organisation . This

AVUS the accomplishment of a Jong desired bond of union , and ho congratulated tho members of the Order on the happy result of tho endeavours made to that effect . Bro . Binckes concluded a happy aud telling speech by expressing his pleasure Avith all the proceedings of the day , and his desire for the continued growth and prosperity of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The W . Bro . Raymond W .

Thrnpp , Acting W . M . of the Hiram Lodge , said that as representing the Lodge under AA-IIOSC banner tho Provincial Grand Lodge had met , it was his pleasant duty to propose the health of tho R . W . Prov . G . M . M . for Middlesex and Surrey . Colonel Francis Burdett , whose name Avas not only a household word in the Province over which he presided , bnt Avas known aud recognised far beyond that

area as that of a kindly aud generously disposed man aud a liard-Avorking Mason . Under his benign rule the Lodges of both Craft and Mark Masomy had trebled or quadrupled , and that fact alone was sufficient to prove the great esteem in ivhich ho was hold by tho hrethren generally . He therefore had no hesitation in calling on all present to asknoAvledgo tho Avorthy Mason who now presided bv

recemng the toast Avith acclamation . The Jt . W . Prov . G . M . M ., having been received in the most enthusiastic manner , expressed his deep sense of the kindness so heartily cA-iuced , and for which he said he felt his inability to thank tho brethren so fully and efficiently us ho could desire . During all the period he had hr . d t ' - . o honour to rnlc over them he had experienced their affectionate regard , nnd

indeed ho feared they did more than they should do iu their generous reception of hia efforts . Some more able brother ( cries of No !) . — Well , he could bat express his heartfelt gratitude for their reception , and his pride , nnd gratification in holding the honourable position to which they had again nominated him . lie hfld now to propose the health of tho W . M . of tlic Hiram Lodgo , AVIIOSO absence he greatly regretted , the move so that it Avas doubtless a irrcat ili'juppcu ' -itmcnt

Prov. Grand Lodge Of Mark Masters Of Middlesex And Surrey.

to that Avorthy brother that ho could not carry ont personally tho reception his Lodgo had given to tho Provincial Grand Lodge . Ho had been , hoAvever , ably represented by Bro . Thrnpp , Avhoso admirable Avorking iu tho Lodgo and arrangements for subsequent enjoyment reflected tho greatest credit on the Lodgo generally . Tho toast Avas cordially received , and Bro . Thrupp

for tho WM . and tho members of tho Hiram Lodgo , returned thanks and expressed a hope that tho Prov . Grand Lodgo would yefc again honour them Avith another , and ho hoped many more , visits . Tho remaining toasts Avero " Tho Advances , " Bro . Anderson , " Tho Deputy Prov . G . M . Master and Prov . Grand Officers present and

past , coupled Avith tho name of Bro . Davison , on whom the Prov . Grand Master bestowed a meed of praise for all Che hard work ho had dono in the interests of tho Provinco , and to which Bro . Davison responded , and " Tho Tyler's" toast brought toa conclusion ono of the nlosfc , if not tbo most , successful gatherings of tho Provincial Grand Mark Lodgo for Middlesex and Surrey .

Supreme Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons Of England.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ENGLAND .

A QUARTERLY Convocation of tho Supremo Grand Chapter will bo held at Freemasons' Hall , Loudon , W . C , on Wednesday , the

Gth day of August next , afc sovoa o ' clock in tho evening punctually . Business : —The minutes of tho last Quarterly Convocation Avill bo read for confirmation , after Avhich tho following Report of tho Committee of General Purposes -will be submitted . Tho Committee of General Purposes bog to report thafc thoy have examined tho Accounts from tho Kith April to tho 16 th July 1879 , both inclusive , which thoy find to bo as folloAvs : —

£ s d £ s d Balance Grand Chapter 929 1 8 Disbursements de-ing „ Unappropriated tho Quarter - - 193 2 4 Account - 174 15 7 Balance - - - -1157 9 0 Subsequent Receipts- 417 8 2 „ in Unappropriated Account - 170 14 1

£ 1521 5 5 i £ 1521 5 5 which Balances aro in the Bank of England , Western Branch . Tho Committee- havo likewise to report thafc thoy havo received tbe following Petitions : —•

1 st . Prom Companions Edward George Sim as Z ., John Longman Cogan as II ., David Moses as J ., and eight others for a Chapter to bo attached to tho Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodgo , "No . 1 G 02 , London , to bo called " Tho Sir Hugh Myddelton Chapter , " and to meet at the Agricultural Hall , Upper Street , Islington .

2 nd . From Companions EdAVard Haggis as L ., Alfred Frederick Donagan as It ., Georgo Carrfck as J ., and eight others for a Chapter to be attached to tho Lodge of United Good Fellowship , No . 809 , Wisbech , to bo called " Tho Etholdreda Chapter , " and to meet afc tho Rose aud Crown Hotel , Wisbech , in tho County of Cambridge .

3 rd . From Companions Charles Hunter as Z ., Cornelius Davies as 11 ., Robert Roberts as J ., and seven others for a Chapter to be attached to the Madoc Lodge , No . 1309 , Portmadoc , to bo called "Tho Eryri Chapter , " and to meet afc the Masouic Hall , Portmadoc , in the County of Carnarvon .

4 fch . Prom Companions Robert Kalloy Miller as % ., Alfred Isaac Bristow as II ., William liristoAV as J ., and six others for a Chapter to be attached to the Royal Naval College Lodgo , No . 1593 , Greenwich , to bo called " The Trafalgar Chapter , " and to meet afc tho Ship Hotel , GrccnAvich , in the County of Kent .

5 th . From Companions George Edward Walters as Z ., Piotro Antonio Bianchi as II ., William Robert Marsh as J ., and seven others for a Chapter to bo attached to the Ley Spring Lodge , No . 1598 , Leytonstone , to bo called "Tho Ley . Spring Chapter , " and to meet at the Red Lion TaA'orn , Leytonstone , iu the County of Essex .

Gth . From Companions Frederick Bcssaufc Williams as Z , Ralph Gooding as H ., Alfred John Pritchard as J ., and six others for a Chapter to be attached to tho St . Martiu ' s-le-Grand Lodge , No . 1538 , Loudon , tobo called "The St . Martin ' s-le-Grand Chapter , " and to meet at The London , Fleet Street , in the City of Loudon .

7 th . From Companions John Thornhill Morland as Z ., Waltei Ballard as If ., Edward Leader Shepherd as J ., and eleven others for a Chapter to be attached to the Abbey Lodge , No . 935 , Abingdon , to be called "The Abbey Chapter , " and to meet at tho Abbey Council Chamber , Abingdon , in the County of Berks .

8 th . From Companions Joseph Theophilns Chater as Vi . , Edward Constant Ray as 11 ., Joseph Coleman Hughes as J ., and thirteen ethers for a Chapter to bo attached to tho Perseverance Lodge , No . 1103 , Hong Kong , to be called " Tho Cathay Chapter , " and to meet afc Freemasons' Hall , Zetland Street , Victoiia , Hong Kong , China .

9 th From Companions William Leather as Z ., William John Marrow as If ., John Graham Dnnn as J ., and nine others for a Chapter to bo attaciied to the Loyalty Ledge , No . 897 , St . Helen ' s , to be called "The Loyalty Chapter , " and to meet at tho Masonic Rooms , Hall Street , St . Helen ' s , in the County of Lancaster ( W . D . )

10 th From Companions George Russell as r A ., William Robert Parker as I f ., Thomas James if ill as . ] ., and seven others for a Chapter to be attached to tho Port Natal Lodge , No . 738 , D'Urban , Port . Vatal , to be called ' - 'The Fort , Natal Chapter , " and to meet at tho . Masonic Hall , D'Urban , Natal , South Africa . These Petitions being in all respects regular , the Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted ,