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Bros . Old , Newall , Ferris , Burrell , and Middle hurst . MILLOM . — Whitwell Lodge ( No . 1390 ) . — The meeting of this lodge took place on Tnes day evening , Oct . 21 , at the lodge room , Bro Thomas Dodgson , W . M ., P . G . D . C . and W .

P . M . 995 , occupied the chair , of K . S . There were also present Bros . Mill , S . W . and P . G . S . B ., C . and W . j Meredith , J . W . ; Postlesthwaite , Leo , W . Crooks , S . D . ; Holloway , Org . ; Waiting , Acting LG . ; Bradley , Laing , Geo . Alills , Howes , W . Bell , and Scott , Tyler ; and Visiting

Bro . Geo . McKay , 129 . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for Air . Thomas Bell , which proved favourable , and he being in attendance ., was regularly initiated into Freemasonry , by the VV . AL , Bro . Thomas

Dodgson , in a most impressive manner , ior which his ability is well known . The charge was given by the S . W ., and the working tools explained by the J . W ., Bros . Laing , Alills , and Howes were then passed to the second degree ,

¦ which was conferred on each separately , by the W . M , in a very efficient manner , the J . W . giving the working tools in this degree . Hearty good wishes were given from Lodge Union , 129 , after which the lodge was finally closed , in due form , at 10 . if .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

LIVERPOOL . — Walton Lodge of Mark Masters ( No . 161 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , Kirkdale-Road , Liverpool , on the 7 th Oct ., 1873 . Bro . J . C . Lunt , W . M ., opened the lodge , and was well supported , amongst those present being Bros .

Thos . Chesworth , S , W . ; R . Cain , J . W . J . Banning , S . O . ; R . Brown , J . O . ; Phillip Armstrong , Treas . ; VV . S . Barker , Secretary ; G . E . Hammer , S . D . ; W . Dwelly , J . D . ; VV E . Quayle , I . G . ; ancl H . Ball , Tyler . Ballots , were taken for three candidates for advancement

the whole of which proved unanimously favourable . Bro . W . E . Quayle , being present , was duly advanced to the honourable degree of Alark Master Mason , and described himself a subscribing member . The remaining approved candidates had communicated their intention to

be present at the ensuing meeting , and will then receive the benefit of advancement . The lodge was then closed in sacred harmony , the brethren adjourned to a frugal supper , and a most agreeable evening was spent by all present .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

PRESTON . —Prince of Peace Preceptory . —The regular meeting of this preceptory was held at the Bull Hotel , Preston , on Monday , the 20 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the Preceptor , Sir Knight Shuttleworth , Sir Knt . J . D . Moore , P . G . S . B . of England , presided , and was

supported by the following officers , Sir Knights James Worsley , P . E . C , Prov . G . St . B . ; Galloway , P . E . C , Prov . G . P . ; Capt . Whithead , First Captain ; Airey , as Second Captain ; John Worsley , Registrar ; Cottam , Captain of Lines

Frater Knowles , Equerry . The regular business of the Preceptory was transacted , the alms collected , and a candidate proposeel for installation , after which it was closed in due form , and the companions adjourned for refreshment .

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MOVEABLE GRAND CONCLAVE AT LEICESTER .

Our columns have many tunes lately borne testimony to the vigorous giowth of this Chivalric Order . Prcbnbly one of the most successful meetings which have yet been held out of the Metropolis was that which took place at

Freemasons Hall , Leicester , on the occasion of the first Movable Grand Conclave . The idea of holding movable assemblies originated , we believe , from an observation of the success which had attended the provincial meetings of

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the Mark Grand Lodge . The members of the Leicester Conclave ( the Byzantine No . 44 ) accordingly resolved on issuing an invitation to the Grand Council to hold their first meeting in Leicester , which having been accepted , Tuesday ,

2 ist Oct ., was the dny fixed on for it to take place . The Byzantine Conclave having been opened by the AI . P . S ., Sir Knt . S . S . Partridge , K . G . C ., assisted by his officers , the Grand Council were announced and received in due form under the

" arch of steel , " a march being played on the organ by Sir Knt . E . J . Crow , Mus Bac . The Grand Conclave was then opened by Col . Fras . Burdett , as G . Sov ., the Int . Gen . of the Province , Sir Knt . W . Kelly , acting as G . Viceroy .

Amongst those present were the following : — G . Council : —V . I . Sir Knights Col . Burdett , G . S . G . ; R . Wentworth Little , G . Treas . ; Dr . Woodman , G . Rec ; R . W . Stewart , G . AI . ; and John Boyd , G . Hist . hits General . —V . I . Sir Knights W . Kelly ,

Leicestershire ; Sir G . E . Campbell , Hants ; Captain G . Turner . W . Lane . ; J . G . Alarsh , Essex ; Dr . Kellett Smith , Unatt . G . Senate : —V . E . Sir Knights T . Cubitt , G . Pref ; G . Toller . Jun ., G . V . Ch . ; Geo . Kenning ,

G . Inst , of Reg . ; T . B . Yeoman , G . U . Knts . G . Cross : —V . E . Sir Knts . S . S . Partridge , and E . — Thiellay . Sovns . —E . and P . Sir Knts . H . A . Dubois , Col . Peters , G . Phillips , 19 ; Rev . W . Langley , 44 .

With representatives from the Premier and many other Conclaves . The attendance book was not signed by * all present , so that their names are unavoidably omitted .

Dr . Woodman read the report ofthe Executive Committee , which shewed that the recent rapid spread of the Order has been fully maintained , conclaves now being established in all parts of the world .

Col . Burdett , after referring to the services of the Earl of Bective , and the prosperity of the order under his sway , nominated Sir . F . AI . Williams , as G . Sov ., for the ensuing year .

The nomination was supported by the acting Grand V . E ., who spoke of Sir F . AI . Williams ' s truly Alasonic spirit , as evidenced by his liberal donations to the charities , and slated that the members ofthe O K L T in Leicestershire would view

his election with great satisfaction , owing to h's kindly support of a local candidate for the Boys ' School . A Sanctuary of K . H . S . and Commandery of St . John were then opened and the degrees were conferred on 24 candidates , Sir Knt . Little

acting as M . Ii . Commander , the other offices b / uig filled by members of the Patriarchal Council and visitors . It is probably not too much to say that these degrees rank second to none in the solemnity and impressiveness ofthe rituals , and as they

become more widely known , they will be better appreciated . As an appendage to the Red Cross Degree , they are most valuable , and we think the Patriarchal Council have exercised a wise discretion in allowing them to be worked out of London .

At the conclusion of the ceremony the Alount Hermon Sanctuary of K . H . S . and Commandery of St . John , No . 44 , were constituted , ia connection with the Bjzrnitine Conclave .

On resuming the business of Grand Conclave , Sir Knight S . . S . Partridge , AI . P . S . 44 , in tlie name of his conclave , welcomed the illustrious visitors , and expressed the pleasure experienced by the Leicester Knights at the success of the proceedings .

The G . Sov ., 111 responding , alluded to the gratification of the Grand Council at their reception , and at the flourishing state of the Order in Leicestershire . Letters of apology were received from the G . Sov ., and all members of the Council not

piesent , as also from many others holding high rank in the Order . Afti-r the conclave was closed , about fifty sat down to a banquet , at which the acting G . Sov . presided . Space forbids us to say more than that the toasts in the following list were heartily

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received , an unanimous testimony was borne by the success of the meeting , and the hope was expressed that hereafter they may be of regular

occurrence . The following were the toasts , with . the names of those , who responded : — " Her Alost Gracious Alajesty the Queen , and the Christian Orders ; " "Their Royal Highnesses

the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Famil y ; " " The ALL Grand Sovereign , the Earl of Bective ; " "The Acting G . Sov ., Col . Burdett , " ( Col . Burdett ) ; "The M . E . Giand Yiceory , Sir Frederick M . Williams and the Past and Present Alembers of

the Grand Council" ( R . Wentworth Little ); "The Intendants General of Divisions , " ( W . Kelly and J . G . Alarsh ); " The Earl Ferrers , Grand Preceptor , the other Officers of the Grand Senate ; and the Knights Grand Cross" ( G . Toller , jun ) ; "The Sovereigns and Viceroys of the several

Conclaves of the Order , " ( Col . Peters ) ; " Prosperity to the Byzantine Conclave , No . 44 , " ( S . S . Partridge ) ; "The Sentinel ' s Toast . " We believe it is probable that an invitation will be given to hold the next meeting in Liverpool .

[ Having had the pleasure of attending this meeting we need only add that the reception given to the Grand Council reflected the utmost credit upon the Leicestershire Knights , and we are sure it is highly appreciated . ]—En . Freemason .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . —Glasgow Chapter ( No . 50 ) . — The brethren of this chapter held their usual monthly meeting on Thursday , the 9 th ult . J . Crabb , P . G . S . N ., the Z ., presided ; ] . Fraser , H . ; G . B . Adams , J . On the dais were Comps . F . A . Barrow , Prov . G . Supt . and P . Z . ¦ * <> ; J . Wallace , P . Z . 50 ; J . Soye , P . Z . 50 ; J .

Duthie , P . Z . 67 ; G . VV . Wheeler , H . 73 ; J . Dolman . | . 87 ; j . Balfar , P . G . ist S ., P . Z . 73 ; James Wallace , Z 79 ; T . Halket , P . G . T , Z . 113 ; J . O . Park , Z . 119 ; and D . Bell , Z . 144 . On the minutes of September 2 ' . being read , exception was taken to them and the election that then took place , on the ground that a dispensation had been obtained for the election to be

holden on this meeting . After some little discussion , Comp . Barrow , who said he did not appear there that night in any other capacity than a P . Z . of the chapter , yet , althongh he held that the application for the dispensation was informal , the election on the 23 rd was valid , and he should have to so decide it if the case came

before him as Provincial Snpermtembnt . Comp . Crabb said , as the only wish of those acting with him was to see the prosperity of the chapter , he would at once resign , and proceed to install thc ollicers elected ou the 23 rd . ( Great cheering . ) Comp . Halket then presented the newly-elected

officers , and Comp . J . Crabb installed them as follows —Jas . Miller , Z . ; Brownlie , H . j Win , Bell , J . ; James Loutitt , Scribe E . ; J . Robinson , N . ; j . Agnew , T . ; W . Sibbal , ist S . ; VV . Jamison , 2 nd S . ; AI . Garden , 3 rd S . ; W . Gardner , I . G . ; and Limes Pollock , Janitor . The last

appointment was greeted with great approbation , the worthy companion having filled the office 37 years , lie io aa old Waterloo veteran , now ia his 87 th year , and yet can fulfil his duties towards either lodge , chapter , or encanipuvnt with as much care and nearly as much

vigour as men who mig ht be his grandchildren . The new Z ., on assuming the chair , very briefly thanked tlie companions for the honour they had conferred upon him , aud promised when he did not feel so excited , to thank them more at length . Comp . John Crabb , of Sir William Wallace

Chap ., 109 , 11 brother of the P . Z ., was then affiliated as an honorary member of No . 50 . Comp . G . W . Wheeler proposed that the best thanks of the chapter be given to the retiring ofiicers . They all knew that in Comp . James Crabb they

had a most efficient worker , and though there were a nnmber of First Principals piesent who would , he knew , agree with him that Comp . Crabb was second to none in the Province . J . Wallace , P . Z ., on seconding the motion , gave the