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elected to fill the chair at the ensuing meeting . The Secretary reported that the Audit Committee had met , and the accounts showed that although the lodge had been very successful during its first year of existence , it wasstill very desirable that Hie number of members should be increased in order to put the lodge in a satisfactory pecuniary position . The W . AI . having risen for the second and third times , the lodge was closed .

¦ LEICESTER . —Union Lodge—This lodge of instruction , held under the joint sanction of St . John's Lodge , 279 ; John of Gaunt Lodge , 523 ; Commercial Lodge , 1391 ; and Albert Edward Lodge , 15 G 0 ; held its festival meeting at Freemasons' Hall , Halford-strect , on the 10 th inst . 'There were present W . Bros . G . 'Toller , jun ., P . M . 52 ' ,, P . G . S . B . Eng ., Dep . Prov . G . AL Leicester and Rutland , acting W . AL ; ] . T . Thorp , P . M . 523 ;

J . Halford , P . AL 1391 ; and Rev . C . H . Wood , W . AI . 1560 , Preceptors ; Bros . J . Thompson , 279 , acting I . P . AI . ; J . Young , P . AL f 2 $ , Prov . G . D . C ., P . AL ; F . Griffith , J . D . 279 , S . W . ; E . Dutton , 523 , J . W . ; W . J . Freer , J . . 15 G 0 , S . D . ; J . G . Bower , 1391 , J . I ) . ; T . Spearpoint , l . G . 523 , l . G . ; S . A . Morris ,. Treas . 279 , Sec , Treas ., and Stwd . ; Tanser , Tyler ; W . H . Read , 279 ; T . A . Butler , S 2 ?; W . II . Chambcrlin , J . W . 523 ; G .

Newsome , Al . C . 523 ; R . Curtis , 523 ; T . Coltman , 279 ; Dunn , 523 ; Hiscox , 279 ; J . G . Alurden , 523 ; VV . A . F . Hall , Stwd . 779 and 15 G 0 ; Anderson , 1391 ; Carter , IJGO ; Pickard , 523 ; Charlcsvvorth , 523 ; J . Clifton , 279 ; VV . A . Fielding , 279 ; J . E . Beazley , M . C . 139 1 and 279 ; S . Wand , 279 ; W . Bream , Stwd . 523 ; VV . J . Curtis , 523 ; J . Harrison , S . D . 1391 ; IT . P . Brown , J . D . S ? 3 i E . J . " Baines , P . M . and Treas . 523 ; and E . H . Butler , J . W .

1391 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the the previous meeting read , confirmed , and signed , the D . Prov . G . AL requested Bro . J . Young , Prov . G . D . C , to give the report of the committee appointed to procure a presentation jewel for Bro . S . A . Alorris , who had held the office of Secretary and Treasurer for three years and Steward four years .

Bro . Young , in response , said that they were repeatedly taught in that hall that ' it is the hope of reward that at all times sweetens labour , " and however correct that might be of our ancient brethren , it could scarcely be said to be true of the worthy brother to whom they were about to present seme acknowledgment of his services , because so far as he ( Ero . Y ' oung ) was aware in the history of the lodge , theie had never been anything more than the usual vote of

thanks accorded to his predecessors for services rendered . Why Bro . . Morris had thus been singled out for such distinction might seem , therefore , to require a word of explanation . The W . AL then gave a chronological analysis of the names and attendance of the Secretaries and Treasurers of the lodge for the preceding ten years , from which it appeared that Bro . Alorris had outdone all his predecessors either in length of service or regularity of attendance , and

hence the committee appointed some few months ago to consider and report on the best means of recognising the re-election for the third time of Bro . Alorris as Secretary and Treasurer , and for the fourth year as Steward ; unanimously recommend that a sterling silver jewel , combining the quills , key , and cornucopia be officially presented to him ; the committee having previously ascertained from the Grand Secretary that such jewel may be worn in open Craft

lodges , and that the cost of same be defrayed by a voluntary subscription from the present and past members of this lodge of instruction . The D . P . G . AL then presented Bro . Alorris with a handsome silver jewel , embracing emblems of the three offices he had filled , together with an autograph list of the brethren subscribing to the fund , and in the name of the lodge wished him to receive it as a slight acknowledgment of the

long and valuable services he had rendered to the lodge of instruction , in the threefold capacity of Secretary , ' 1 reasurer , and Steward , and trusted he mig ht be spared many years to wear it . , -inn , Bro . S . A . Alorris , in acknowledging the gift , said : R . W . D . G . M ., officers , and brethren . If there is anything in connection with Freemasonry which 1 detest , it is speechmaking ; but I certainly cannot allow an occasion like the

present to pass without thanking you most sincerely for the very handsome jewel I am now wearing , and I must say that my thanks are specially due to Bro . \ oung for having , if not originated , certainly carried the idea to such a successful issue . I must say , brethren , that when I first heard the expression of your good wishes mooted , as Treasurer of the . lodge funds , I resolved it would be my duty not to accept the present ; But when I found from the

report of your committee that it was to be provided principally by a limited subscription , I at once saw that I should be wanting in all gratitude were I to refuse such an indication of your kindness . I can assure you that it has charms for me far above any commercial value , as it is the first jewel of the kind accorded to , or worn by , any Afason in this province . On these grounds alone I shall wear it with much pleasure . But the pride with which 1 shall wear it until the

latest hour of my Alasonic existence arises from the good feeling which I see so Alasonically expressed by the brethren from whom the present emanated . I feel that 1 have done nothing out of the common line in . Masonry to earn such a distinction , but as your opinion and mine differs on the suhject , I must , as all minorities should do , bow to the majority . I can only say that the work I have done for the ledge of instruction has been performed with ease , pleasure ,

and comfort ; but I could not have done it in this manner bad it not been for the hearty co-operation and support which has at all times been so readily accorded me by the Preceptors , the brethren who have at various times occupied the chair of W . M ., and the members generally . Before resuming my seat , allow me once more to thank you one and all , and I trust the Great Architect of the Universe will spare me many years to wear this token of your esteem

and goodness , and rest assured that it will , as long as I live , be one of my most precious possessions . The lodge was then opem-d in the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Second Lecture worked as follows : Ouestions of the First and Second Sections by Bro . J . II . Thompson 279 'ThirdFourthand Fifth , VV . Bro . J .

, ; , , Young , P . AL 523 , P . G . D . C . Answers to First Section by Bro . F . Griffith , J . D . 279 ; Second , Bro . J . G . Alurden , 523 ; Third , Bro . W . A . F . Hall , Stwd . 779 and 1560 ; Fourth , Bro . G . Newsome , M . C . 523 ; and Fifth , Bro . T . G . Charlesworth , 523 . Bro . Rev . C . H , Wood was elected to . work the installa-

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tion ceremony at next lodge , when Bro . F . Griffith will be the W . AL elect . Bros . Young and Thompson were appointed to audit the Treasurer ' s accounts . 'The thanks of the meeting A'ere tendered to the brethren who had worked the Sections ; and the following resolution

was proposed and unanimously carried : " That this lodge of instruction deplores the recent attempt on the life of the Queen , and records its thankfulness at her miraculous escape , and trusts that her life may be long spared . " The lodge was closed in due form and harmony , and the brethren aojourned to the usual refreshments .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ERA CHAPTER ( No . 1423 ) . —A regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 1 ith inst . Among those in attendance were Comps T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; Baldwin , H . j Faulkner , J . E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., Treas . ; Haslitt , S . N . ; Dr . Riley , P . S . ; Goodchild , 1 st Assistant ; John Mason , P . / .. ; and Gilbert , Janitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Comps . Ockendcn , S . E . ; VV . Hammond , P . Z . ; and others . 'The ceremony of exaltation was then rehearsed , Comp . Haslitt proving a most able Preceptor . The convocation having been cfosed , the companions adjourned to refreshment . 'There were no toasts .

MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . —The bi-monthly meeting of this chapter took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the iGth inst . 'The following companions were present : Comps . John Roberts , Z . ; N . Dumville , H . ; R . Hartley , 'Treas . ; S . H . Ncedham , S . E . ; VV . Byway , S . N . ; A . B . Whittaker , P . Soj . ; Ishniael Davies , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; Henry Paulden ,

2 nd . Asst . Soj . ; F . lias Nathan , P . / . ; R . L . Alessengcr , P . Z . ; J . F . Sallon , P . / .. ; Wm . Aldrcd , P . Z . ; S . J . Napbtafi , Chas . Schofield , Org . ; VV . O . Bullock , John Walton , Jas . Andrew , T . Lever , J . Slack , Jno . Davies , Samuel Davies , Jno . Rogers , Robt . Westbury , Joseph Potts , P . Z . ; A . B . Bennett , P . Z . ; Robt . Leech , and A . H . Jefferis . Visitors : Comps . Dr . Peter Roylc , P . Z . 152 , P . P . P . S .

E . L . ; VV . H . Wakefield , 1045 ; A . B . Outram , 003 ; C E . Hindley , 14 S ; George Hunt , 149 G ; John G . Elderton , 317 ; and R . R . Lisendenj 317 ( Freemason ) . The companions first assembled to tea , after which they repaired to the lodge room , where the chapter vvas opened in the usual manner , and , after the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , the ballot was taken for Bro .

Charles Sneath Allott , Shakespeare Lodge , No . 1009 , and Bro . Thos . Whittaker Stanley , St . John's Lodge , No . 104 , Stockport . Both brethren were unanimously elected , and afterwards exalted to the Holy Royal Arch Degree in a highly satisfactory manner by the M . E . 2 ,., Comp . John Roberts , assisted by his officers . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes "

were expressed by the visitors , and the chapter was closed in peace and harmony . A very pleasant couple of hours was passed by the companions at the social board , where the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were honoured ; and while proposing "The Health of the Oueen , " Comp . John Roberts very feelingly alluded to the recent dastardly attempt on her fife , and icmarked thatall Royal Arch Alasons

must feel thankful she had escaped so tragic a death , and called upon all present to heartily drink her health . It is scarcely necessary to add that the invitation of Bro . Roberts was warmly responded to ; and Comp . VV . Dumville sang the first verse of the National Anthem , which was taken up by the companions , and repeated with every mark

of loyalty and icspect . " The Health of the Newly-Exalted Companions , Allott and Stanley , " was proposed by the ALE . Z ., and heartily drank by all . Comps . Allott and Stanley replied ; and after "The Visitors " had been given , the companions separated .

ALDERSHOT— Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 1331 ) . —The companions of this chapter met on the 17 th inst . There were present Comps . Colonel Richardson , ALE . Z . ; Captain Croisdale , P . G . Prin . Soj ., ALE . Z . elect ; Captain Douglas , J . ; Chesterton , S . E . ; Hall , P . S . ; Williams , Harris , Todd , Ferguson , Hitchin , Clisham , and others . Visitors : Ex . Comps . Cole , Hacker ,

Hickley , and Benliam , all Past Z . ' s of the Panmure Chapter . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the balance-sheet read by the 'Treasurer , and passed . The chief business of the evening , the installation of Principals and investiture of officers tor the ensuing year , was then proceeded with . Ex . Comps . Captain

Croisdale was installed as Z . ; Douglas , as H . ; and Hall , as J . The other officers were invested as follows : Comps . Chesterton , as S . E . ; Harris , as S . N . ; Richardson , Treas . ; Clisham , as P . S . ; Williams , as 1 st Asst . Soj . ; Ferguson , as 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Hill , as Janitor . The ALE . Z . proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to the Past Principals who had so kindly assisted in

installing the Principals , which was carried unanimously . A Past Principal ' s jewel , as well as a P . Z . 's collar and collarjewel , was then presented in the name of the chapter to Ex . Comp . Colonel Richardson , in recognition of his valuable services in connection with the chapter , for which he returned thanks in a few well-chosen words . The ALE . Z ., Comp . Captain Croisdale , then moved that

this chapter place on record an expression of its heartfelt thanks to the Most High for the providential escape of Her Gracious Majesty the Oueen on the occasion of the recent dastardly outrage at Windsor , which was seconded by Ex . Comp . Captain Douglas , and carried with loyal enthusiasm by the companions present . The chapter was then closed in peace and harmony .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . iSx ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 15 th inst . Among those present were Bros . VV . Taylor , I . P . M ., acting W . AL ; Sanders , S . W .. W . M . elect ; T . C . Walls , G . Swd . Br ., & c , JAV . ;

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W . Hammond , P . G . S ., Sec . ; James Stevens , P . G . O ., etc ., Hon . P . M . ; Briggs , l . G . ; and Harrison Tyler . Bro . Sanders having been presented , was then ably installed into the chair of A . by W . Bro . J . Stevens . The officers appointed were Bros . Walls , S . W . ; Fisher , J . W . ; Handel ] , M . O . ; Piller , S . O . ; Frampton , J . O . ; VV . Taylor , Treas . ; VV . Hammond , Sec . ; Briggs , S . D . The other

appointments were postponed . 'The emergency meeting , which had been specially convened to enable Bro . Sanders to be installed , was then closed and a regular meeting opened . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Walls moved , "That two similar jewels to those prepared for presentation to the able first P . AL of the lodge be

ordered , and presented respectively to the two succeeding Past . Masters and founders , still members of the lodge , in recognition of the mutual services with those of the worthy first Master . 'This having been seconded by Bro . Briggs , was carried unanimously " . The following resolutions were then carried witli acclamation : " 'That the members of this Mark Lodge being precluded the pleasing duty of

attending Grand Lodge , by the fact of its having been summoned on the same day as that of an cmc rgency as well as a regular meeting of their lodge , desire to join in the general expression of horror at the detestable attempt on the life of our Queen and patron , and in the vote of hearty congratulation at Her Alajesty ' s merciful escape , under Divine Providence from so cruel a calamity . That the Secretary transmit the expression of the feelings of this lodge to the

Prov . G . Sec , requesting him to forward the same to the proper quarters . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . J . Stevens for his services as Installing Officer . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet , most genially presided over by the W . AL , but in consequence of the lateness of the hour the toasts were but few in number , and for the same reason they were but briefly responded to .

NEWTON ABBOT . —Devon Lodge ( No . 215 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge took place on Alonday , the 13 th inst ,, when the VV AL elect was ably installed by his predecessor , W . Bro . Charles Stevens , P . G . J . D . The W . AL invested hisofiicersas follows : Bro . Charles Stevens , P . G . J . D ., l . P . M . ; Charles G . Vicary , P . P . J . VV ., S . W . ; Charles Pope , J . W . ; George C . Scarle , AI . O . ; John VV . Sowtin , S . O . ; John Lane , J . O . ; A . T . Blurney , S . D . ;

Lewis Stevens , J . D . ; Win . Vicary , P . P . G . 'Treas ., Treas . ; John Olver , P . P . G . D . of C , Sec . ; Geo . T . Warner , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; J . J . O . Evans , Org . ; and John Haywood , Tyler . The D . P . G . AL , W . Bro . C . Spence Bate , was in attendance , and expressed his pleasure at being present , also his " Hearty good wishes . " Bro . Saunders , 303 , vvas duly elected a candidate for advancement , but was unavoidably absent . 'The lodge was closed in due form .

FRIZINGTON . —Henry Ledge ( No . 216 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., when Bro . Ed . Clarke , W . M . presided , supported as follows : Bros . B . Craig , S . W ., P . G . Stwd . ; D . Bill , J . W . ; J . Ashworth , AI . O . ; VV . Swain , S . O . ; F . T . Allatt , J . O . ; and S . D . ; J . Harper , P . M . Treas . P . G . S . D . ; R . Wilson , Sec . ; VV . V ' Valker , P . AL , P . G . J . D .:

J . Close , Tyler , P . G . T . ; R . Baxter , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; James Black , Ed . Barwise , and J . Peel . The minutes were read and confirmed , and there being no candidate for advancement the lodge was formed into

one for instruction , when the ceremony was performed by the new officers in a very efficient manner , three brethren were afterwards presented with their Grand Lodge certificates , and several others with their Provincial Grand Lodge certificates . There being nothing further but general routine business , the lodge vvas closed according to ancient custom .

COCKERMOUTH . —Faithfull , Lodge ( No . 229 ) , —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednes day evening , the Sth inst ., at the Alasonic Rooms , Stationstreet . Present : Bros . W . H . Lewthwaite , W . M . ; J . Black , J . W . ; H . Peacock , AI . O . ; T . Mason , J . O . ; T , C . Robinson , Sec ; H . Carruthers , l . G . ; and J . Hewson , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and there being no other business , the lodge vvas closed in form .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY PRECEPTORY ( D . )—This old prcceptory met at the Masonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square , on the 10 th inst ., when there were present Sir Knights Alfred Williams , E . C . ; T . C . Walls , P . E . C , Prelate ; C . Sanders , 1 st Captain ; W . Paas , P . E . C , ' treasurer ; D . AL Dewar , P . E . C , Registrar ; I ' " . W . Driver , Expert ; J . B . Glenn , istStd . Br . ; J . H . Dodson ,

2 nd Std . Br . ; G . Graveley , C of L . ; I . J . Stohwasser , 2 nd Herald ; II . J . Lardner , D . C . ; VV . Roebuck , P . E . C ; C . II . Driver , P . E . C ; E . Baxter , P . E . C ; and Ravvles , Equerry . 'The minutes of the previous preceptory having been read and confirmed , the subject cf the summer festival was discussed , and it was decided to hold it at VVesterham , Kent . It vvas also agreed to hold the meetings of the

preceptory in future at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square . Previous to the preceptory being closed the sum of five guineas was voted to the list of Sir Kni ght Walls , who is Steward this year for the K . M . I , for Girls " . 'The Sir Knights then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , when a most excellent banquet was served . Upon the removal of the cloth the long routine of toasts was gone through by the E . C . in a manner that left nothing to

be desired . "The Health of the Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Sir Knight Charles Driver , G . A . D . C , who made a suitable response . 'The toast of "The E . C . " vvas drunk with acclamation , and , in reply , the E . C . made a most happy and humorous

p eecli . "The Past Commanders" followed , and was coupled with the name of Sir Knight Walls , who briefly replied . "The Treasurer and Registrar " came next in order , and this toast was acknowledged at length by Sir Knights Paas and Dewar .