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historical lecture was given by the J ., the symbolical by the H ., and the mystical by the M . E . Z . A very cordial vote of thanks vvas accorded to the M . E . Z . of No . 53 , and the other visiting brethren . This vvas responded to in very felicitous terms by Comp . Timmins , M . E . Z . Comp . R . B . Cater , P . Z ., said he rose to perform a very p leasant duty , although he could have wished it had fallen

to the lot of some other companion vvho could more adequately express the feelings of the companions towards Comp . E . J . B . Mercer , P . Z ., for the interest he had at all times evinced for the good ot Royal Arch Masonry in general , and of this very ancient chapter in particular . It vvas at all times felt by the members that , let what vvould happen , Comp . Mercer would always be found present at

its meetings , and ready and willing to take the place and perform the duties of any companion who might be incapacitated . During his ( the speaker's ) year of office as First Principal of the chapter , he had availed himself of Comp . Mercer ' s kind offices upon more than one occasion , and this had been the case also vvith others . It had been strongly felt that Comp . Mercer ' s services deserved some

more substantial recognition than merely verbal thanks . He had , therefore , much pleasure in asking his acceptance of a Past First * Principal ' s jewel , and in fastening it upon his breast , he expressed a fervent hope that Comp . Mercer might be spared for many years to wear it in that chapter . Comp . Mercer said he had been taken entirely by surprise by the presentation , and felt unable to express his thanks to the companions for their present , and to Comp .

Cater for the very kind terms in vvhich he had spoken of the services he had been able to render , and he could assure the companions that the very handsome jewel which he had received would at all times be treasured by him , and vvould act as an incentive to be ready at all times to p lace his best services at the disposal of the chapter . The by-laws having been read by the S . N ., the chapter was closed .

FAREHAM . —Harmony Chapter ( No , 309 ) . — The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., when a goodly number of companions vvere present . The convocation being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , after which the following companions vvere duly proposed and elected as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . J . W .

Gieve , Z . ; A . R . Holbrook , H . ; W . A . Hill , J . ; A . A . Headley , P . Z ., Treas ., * H . Cooke , S . E . ; VV . H . Bolitho , S . N . ; H . E . Bate , P . S . ; C . O . Smith , ist A . S . ; T . E . Smith , 2 nd A . S . ; T . H . Williams , P . Z ., D . of C . j E . Izod , Org . ; and R . Eames , Janitor . Two most valuable presents were made to the chapter by Comp . Rev . A . C . Hervey , M . E . Z ., vvhich consisted of three oak candlesticks made by his own hands from old

oak taken out from the Church of St . Peter ' s , Fareham , when it was under restoration some iS months ago . A suitable brass plate is to be affixed to each and inscribed vvith the donor ' s name and date , as well as from whence the oak came . Comp . H . Cooke also presented the chapter with an elaborate altar veil of satin , with choice fringe and tassels , and beautifully worked in the centre . Both companions were highly complimented for their munificence to the chapter .

WARRINGTON . —Gilbert Greenall Chapter ( No . 1250 ) . —The eighth anniversary of this chapter vvas held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., when all the companions , vvith one or two exceptions , met on the occasion . There were also a number of visitors present , including several Prov . G . Officers , amongst whom vve noticed Comp . Goodacre , P . G . S . E .,

and also several members of 14 S . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , Comps . P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . 14 S and 1250 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., then proceeded to install Comps . W . Bolton , M . E . Z . ; R . Heaton , H . ; and A . G . Webster , J ., which was done in a most efficient and impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers

: Comps . W . H . J . Jenkins , I . P . Z . ; J . S . Patten , a-E . ; J . Baird , S . N . ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., & c , Treas . ; J- Matthews , P . S . ; and T . Domville , Janitor . Afterwards , on behalf of the chapter , Comp . Bolton presented the retiring M . E . Z . with a very handsome P . Z . 's jewel , in recognition of his past services , which vvas duly acknowledged by the recipient in feeling and suitable terms . The business of the chapter being concludedthe

com-, panions adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . VV . Bolton . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to . ¦ several songs vvere rendered by the companions in a superior manner , and the proceedings finally closed with mutual expressions of goodwill and sanguine anticipations 01 a prosperous future for the chapter .

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thkH CHAPTER ( No . I 2 «) . —The usual weekly meeting of Cast * ,. ?• u was held on F"day . the ist inst ., at the Stirling V T ' ' m ! f h-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . m ' anV » l , > ' ^ 9 > M . E . Z . ; G . L . Moore , H . 169 , H . ; T . Grum-Addin . * ? •¦¦ „•!• **' " Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; ham Bton ' * - * , 3 « . S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Austin , and Wing

firmed -Su was 0 P * ed , and the minutes vvere read and con-Austin' . ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp , and th „ A rs ° natil * S candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the lirst time , and Cnm » . Were co -- ec'ed . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , M -E / rn' f f was elect « 1 M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The y'veiiVnr lethir < Jtime - a " hearty vote of thanks was tinie . it mp " M """ " " 5 for his work as First Principal for the lirst sho « id hi T ? i unanlmously resolved that the first annual supper *'•*• Pri-r t on Frida y » April Jth , and that Comp . F . Hilton , " "" I ' dosed ' ' ) uld be requested to preside . The chapter vvas

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34 ) . 4 rh * HESTER * -St - Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . P'lce on ! S ? * ° n meeting of this ancient lodge took Ha 'l , Conn Sday ' 28 th u , t - * at the Freemasons ' R 'chard = nn v"j , ?!; > when 'here were present Bros . J . T . J . W . fwJ , , * v A . H . Jefferis , S . W . * , Geo . Hunt , V w . M . elect ) . S . Kelley , P . G . Stwd ., M . O . ; B .

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Blair , S . O . ; E . L . Littler , P . G . Stwd ., J . O . ; W . Nicholl , P . G . D . Eng ., Sec . ; J . M . Sinclair , IVeas . ; R . W . Sowter , P . P C . I of VV . ; T . R . Peel , P . M . ; H . C . Miller , P . M . ; J . Arensberg , P . M . ; W . H . Hopkins . P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Edgar Towell , J . D . ; Geo . Sam . Smith , I . G . ; George Board , Andrews , and J . B . Kirk , Tyler .

The lodge was opened by Bro . J . T . Richardson , W . M ., and the minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee vvas read and adopted , showing a balance in the hands of the Treasurer , after all liabilities had been met . The installation was immediately proceeded vvith , Bro . Richardson , VV . M ., being the Installing Master , performing the whole of the

ceremony himself in a very able and confident manner , vvhich reflected great credit upon him . Bro . Geo . Hunt , J . W ., W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . R . W . Sowter , P . M ., P . P . G . I . of VV ., and , after the usual formula , Bro . Hunt was proclaimed and saluted as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . S . Kelley , P . P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; B . Blair ,

J . VV . ; E . L . Littler , P . P . G . Stwd .,. M . O . ; E . Towell , S . O . ; Oldham , J . O . , * J . M . Sinclair , P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; G . S . Smith , Sec ; Andrews , J . D . ; Salmon , I . G . ; and J . B . Kirk , Tyler . All business for the benefit of the lodge being concluded , the lodge was closed by Bro . Hunt , VV . M . Subsequently the brethren adjourned to a banquet , when the usual toasts vvere duly honoured .

STONEHOUSE . —Brunswick Lodge ( No . 48 ) —The members of this lodge held their annual meeting on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Ebrington Masonic Hall , Hobart-street . There was a large attendance of the brethren , including- many visitors . The W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Worledge , vvas installed . Bro . C . Marshall , 48 , P . P . G . O ., vvas the Installing Officer , assisted by Bro . F . 0

Crouch , 16 , and Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., 31 . The Board of Installed Masters included also Bros . VV . Allsford , iC , P . P . J . G . O . ; E . Aitken - Davies , 9 C , P . P . J . G . D . ; E . J . Knight , iC , P . P . S . G . D . ; A . Trout , 76 * . P . P . G . D . C . ; H . K . Langmead , iC , P . P . G . Purs . ; C . Hunt , 91 , Prov . G . S . B . ; G . Ellery , and H . Miller . The officers invested vvere Bros . G . Ellery , I . P . M . ; T .

Geach , S . W . ; W . H . Williams , J . VV . ; N . Radmore , M . O . ; J . E . Davis , S . O . ; C . C . Wingate , J . O . ; F . Price , Treas . ; C . Marshall , Sec . ; J . Endacott , Reg . of Marks ; J . Hicks , S . D . ; W . J . Rowe , J . D . ; R . Batstone , D . C . ; J . Mitchell , Org . ; R . Eden , LG . ; VV . J . Parsons , Stwd . ; J . Bartlett , Tyler . Bro . F . Price vvas recommended for provincial honours . The V . W .

Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon presented the lodge with a handsomely framed tracing board of the Mark Degree and a framed photograph of the installation of the Piince of Wales as M . W . G . M . M . M ., July ist , 1 SS 6 . The tracing board and the photograph were inscribed , " Presented to Brunswick Lodge of Mark Master Masons , East Stonehouse , No . 48 , by V . W . Bro . Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A .,

31 st degree , P . M . and Chap . No . 35 ( 50 , 64 , 76 , and 76 Honorary ) , P . P . G . C . and P . G . S . W . of Devon , P . G . Chap , of England , February 20 th , 1 SS 9 . " Thanks were unanimously voted to Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon for his valuable presents , and Bros . Lemon and Crouch were elected honorary members of the lodge .

The annual banquet followed on the same premises , at which banquet Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , in replying for the Grand Lodge , announced as a proof of the great progress of Mark Masonry that the Grand Lodge contemplated taking far larger premises for their headquarters in London than the present in Red Lion-square .

JERSEY . —Cesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopfordroad , when the following vvere present : Bros . O . Dodge , W . M . ; L . P . Hespiradoux , I . P . M . ; Thos . Stone , S . W ., W . M . elect ; P . Bois , J . W . ; E . Bree , M . O ., * J . Goldsmith , S . O . ; Capt . F . J . Godfray , R . J . A ., J . O . ;

W . Pugsley , Treas . ; J . W . Hamling , Sec ; T . Leat , P . M ., acting S . D . ; H . Richer , J . D . ; P . W . J . Davy , I . G . ; Geo . Rogers , Tyler ; John Gray , P . M . ; John O . Le Sueur , P . M . ; Dr . Thos . Aubin , P . M . ; W . H . Le Feuvre , li . Oldridge , Capt . Stevenson , Lieut . Maxwell , R . A ., and many others . Visitors : Bros . John Kenyon , G . T . G . of Mark Grand Lodge , and P . S . G . D . Lancashire ;

and John Durell . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for the following candidates for advancement : Bros . Barrett , J . W . 245 ; Elias Le Bas , S . W ., and G . J . Binet , S . D . 958 ; Duncan and Deverell , 491 . The ballot proved unanimous in favour of the candidates , who , being in

attendance vvith Bros . F . Pearce , P . M ., P . G . Hamilton , P . M ., and Ernest Le Bas , of 1003 , who had previously been accepted , vvere duly admitted , and advanced as M . M . M . 's . It is needless to say that the vvork vvas done in a faultless style by the W . M . and his staff of officers , as the W . M . is renowned in the province for his skill in the Craft . The working tools vvere explained by Bro . Leat

P . M ., acting S . D . At this part of the proceedings a Board of Installed Masters was formed , when Bro . j Kenyon , G . J . G ., as Installing Master , inducted Bro . Thos . Stone in the chair as W . M . It may be here stated that this is the first time in the annals of No . 74 that a W . M . has been installed by a Grand Lodge Officer . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following officers :

Bros . P . Bois , S . W . ; E . Bree , J . W . ; F . J . Godfray , M . O . ; C . Marett , . S . O . ; P . W . J . Davy , J . O . ; VV Pugsley , P . M ., Treas . ; P . G . Hamilton , Reg . ; J . W . Hamling , Sec ; J . Goldsmith , S . D . ; E . Oldridge , J . D . ; Capt . Stevenson , D . of C ; H . Becker , Org . ; C . Picot , i . G . ; J . C . Barrett and Hayward , Stwds . ; and Geo . Rogers , Tyler . Bro . Leat , P . M ., in a well

chosen speech , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded in the minutes to the outgoing Master for the very efficient way that Bro . Dodge had carried out the work , he having occupied the chair two years in succession . The proposition vvas duly seconded , and unanimously carried . Bro . Dodge briefly returned thanks , observing that he had

taken great interest in the lodge , and had done his best to perform the vvork alloted to him as W . M ., and vvas pleased to hear that his two years of office vvere satisfactory to the members . Bro . Bois , S . W ., proposed that a vote of thanks be tendered to Bro . Hamling , Sec , for the very efficient and zealous manner in vvhich he had carried out

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the duties of Secretary ; in fact , it vvas due to him that the lodge found itself in such a flourishing condition , and this vote to be entered in the minute , which vvas duly seconded and carried . Bro . Hamling , in responding , thanked the brethren for this unexpected vote , but considered what he had done for the lodge vvas but doing his duty , as he considered no man had the right to take office if he did not

intend to do thc work appertaining to that office . There being no other business the lodge was duly closed , the brethren , about 30 , adjourning to the banqueting room , where , after disposing of a good supper , supplied by Bro . Rogers , caterer , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through , thc Tyler ' s toast bringing a very enjoyable evening to a close .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNK . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 293 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall . The W . M ., Bro . R . Whitfield , presided , and vvas supported by Bros . VV . F . Carmon , I . P . M . ; J . G . Smith , P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Brown , S . VV . ; R . W . Klyne

J . W . ; R . Wilson , M . O . ; Wm . Richardson , S . O . ; A . Simpson , J . O ., * ( . A . Armstrong , R . of M . ; T . R . Shot t , Sec ; T . R . Jobson , S . D . ; A . Dodds , J . D . ; R . C . Tate , I . G . ; J . A . Black and C . P . Lardler , Stewards ; J . Curry , Tyler ; R . Ferry , 34 C ; J . A . G . Ross ( T . L ); F . Schnitger , and others . Bro . VVm . Towers , elected at last meeting , being in

attendance , was advanced as a M . M . M . by the W . M ., vvho explained the tools , & c The W . M . appointed Bro . R . Ferry as Organist . A proposition for advancement vvas made , after vvhich the proceedings closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where the remainder of the evening vvas spent in harmony .

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PLYMOUTH . —Holy Cross Preceptory ( No . 30 ) . —The annual meeting of this preceptory vvas held on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Sir Knt . Fritz P . Regar , the E . P . elect , vvas installed . The ceremony vvas ably performed by the Prov . G . Prior , Sir Knt . the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , 31 ° , vvho presided . The Past E . Preceptors present vvere Sir Knights F . Aitken-Davies ,

Prov . G . Constable ; S . Jew , P . P . G . T . ; G . B . Barrett , Prov . G . Reg . ; J . H . Keats , P . P . G . Reg . ; Geo . Whittley , P . P . G . V . C ; J . Griffin , P . P . G . V . C ; P . B . Clemens , P . P . G . C . L . ; and W . F . Westcott , P . P . G . The officers invested were : Sir Knights Dr . E . B . Thompson , I . P . E . P . j

Capt . G . S . S . Lowe , Constable ; Geo . Whittley , Marshal ; Rev . VV . Whittley , Prelate ; W . F . Westcott , Treas . ; J . Griffin , Reg ., * R . Pengelley , Sub-Marshal ; J . D . Cobledick , , CL . ; R . Lavers , Std . B . ; Gidley , Guard ; and W . H . Phillips , Equerry . Sir Knt . Regar was then installed the Prior .

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HULL . —Ancient York Chapter of Redemption ( No . 68 ) . —A meeting of this chapter vvas held on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Dagger-lane . 111 . Bro . H . E . Cousans , 30 , M . W . S ., occupied the throne and opened the chapter , the following officers being present : E . and P . Bros . W . C . Whiteside , Prelate ; Lieut .-Col . H . F . Pudsey , ist Gen . ; J . R . Ausdell , 2 nd Gen . ;

III . Bros . M . C . Peck , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Walter Reynolds , 32 , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; E . and P . Bros . M . P . Hockney , Grand Marshal ; S . W . Fisher , Raphael ; Thos . Oates , Org . ; W . Coysh , C . of G . j and Wm . Clayton , Equerry . There were also present 111 . Bro . E . Kipps , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; Bros . G . W . Long , Thos . Thompson , Robt . Watson , and others .

111 . Bro . Chas . Jas . Banister , 33 ° , Inspector-General of the North-Eastern District , was received under an arch of steel and saluted . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . A . ballot was taken for Bros . Arthur G . Gamble , 3 62 , and Eustace Allanson Cousans , 297 , vvho vvere unanimously elected , and , being present , vvere perfected into

this beautiful Christian Degree by the M . W . S . in a most impressive manner , and proclaimed in due form . This being the installation meeting , the M . W . S . left the throne , vvhich vvas then occupied by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , vvho in a most perfect manner installed E . and P . Bro . Thos . Thompson , thc M . W . S . elect , into the chair . The M . W . S . appointed and installed the following officers for the

ensuing year : III . Bro . H . E . Cousans , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; E . and P . Bros . Thos . Oates , iS , High Prelate ; S . VV . Fisher , 1 S , ist Gen . ; M . P . Hockney , iS ° , 2 nd Gen . ; 111 . Bros . M . C . Peck , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas ., * Walter Reynolds , 32 , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; E . and P . Bros . W . Coysh , 18 ° , Grand Marshal ; Robt . Watson , 18 ° , Raphael ; G . VV . Leng , 18 ° , Org . ; F . Blackburn , iS ° ,

Capt . of Guard ; and Bro . VV . Clayton , Equerry . The third point vvas given by P . M . W . Sov . H . E . Cousans , and the chapter closed . The brethren retired to the supper room , and partook of the usual game supper . After grace had been said by the Prelate , The M . W . S . proposed in succession " H . M . G . M . the

the Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Patron of our Order , " and " The Supreme Council , " all of which vvere duly honoured . III . Bro . C . J . Banister , in responding for the Supreme Council , thanked the M . W . S . and the brethren for the very kind manner in which the former had spoken of him and the very cordial manner in vvhich his health had been

received and so generously responded to , and said he was always pleased to visit the Ancient York Chapter , and especially so that evening to install the M . W . S ., vvho he had the pleasure of perfecting many years ago in that chapter . He vvould now ask the brethren to drink to "The Health and Happiness of the M . W . Sovereign . " This was done vvith much enthusiasm . Bro . Thompson

suitably responded . 111 . Bro . M . C . Peck proposed the toast of the evening — " The Newly-perfected Brethren " —in his usual eloquent and polished style . In responding to this toast , E . and P . Bro . E . A . Cousans said that he was very pleased to find that his brother , the I , P . M . W . S ., had given the brethren so much satisfaction