Knights Templar.

Thompson , 2 nd Captain ; James Monks , Expert ' ; J . S . Trotter , Equerry . The Preceptor stated he would not appoint any Sir Knig hts to the offices of Captain of Lines , Standard Bearer , ist and 2 nd Heralds until he knew more of the intentions of those who had framed the new Statutes of

the Convent General . Several minor matters of importance having been transacted the Preceptory was closed in due form . A council of the Knights Grand Cross of the Temple was then held , under the presidency of the Grand Master , H . G . Ludurg , when Sir Knt . William Brignall jun ., was exalted to this most distinguished and

honourable degree as a Knig ht Grand Cross in an extremely impressive manner . All business having been concluded , the council was closed according to the ancient rites and ceremonies , and the various Sir Knights adjourned to the banqueting hall , ssdiere an excellent repast asvaited them . The usual toasts follosved , which

hosvever were not interspersed with harmony , it being eschewed on this occasion osving to the sanctity of the day .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

LANCASTER . —Red Rose Conclave ( No . 12 ) . — A regular meeting of this conclave was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athcnrcum , on Monday , the 14 th inst . There were present , the Sir Knight J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., M . P . S ., Intendant General for North Lancashire : Eminent Sir

Knight W . Bagnall , V . E . Recorder ; Sir Knights E . Airey , as S . G . ; W . J . Sly , as J . G . ; W . Hall , Prefect ; J . Bell , Herald , and others . The usual business of the conclave svas transacted , and tsvo candidates for installation balloted for , and

unanimously elected . The formation of a code of bye-laws was discussed , and candidates proposed for ballot at the next meeting . The conclave was then resolved into a Preceptory of Instruction under the direction of the M . P . S .

LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Conclave ( No . 55 ) — An assembly of this highly prosperous conclave was held on Friday , the 1 ah inst ., at the Adel phi Hotel . Lime-strei-t , Liverpool . Em . Sir Kni ght J . R . Goi-ptl , M . P . S ., occupied the throne , and the other knights of the chivalric 01 der present

were—111 . Sir Knight G . Turner , Int . Gen . for West Lancashire ; 111 . Sir Knight Dr . J . K . Smith , Past Sov . ; Sir Knights H . M . Molyneux , V . E . ; H . James , S . G . ; T . Clark , J . G . ; R . Warlington , H . P . ; J . Wood , Treas . ; W . Doyle , Rec . ; J . E . Jackson , Prefect ; J . B . Mackenzie ,

H . ; R . Young , J . S . ; G . H . Turner , D . C . ; P . Ball . Sen . ; W . C . Thomson , A . Mitchell , J . Ellis , J . Capell , W . Cron , J . B . J > fiery , A . Jarvis , H . Pearson , and others . Sir Knight the Rev . J . Rees Jackson , M . P . S ., 23 , was present as a visitor . After the conclave had

been duly opened , and the records of the previous assembly read , Bro . P . Armstrong was duly initiated into the ineffable mysteries of the order . The assembled knights next proceeded to the annual election of chiefs , when Sir Kni ght H . M . Molyneux svas unanimously chosen the

M . P . S . ; Sir Knight Clark , the V . E . ; and Sir Kni ght Wood , the Treasurer ( for the third time ) . After the muster roll had been called , the conclave was closed in peace and harmony . An excellent repast was subsequently provided , and the members parted at a seasonable hour , after passing an exceedingly enjoyable evening .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . —St . Andrew ' s Chapter ( No , 50 ) . — On Tuesday , April 8 , this chapter had a visit from the Prov . Grand Chapter . The deputation consisted of the Prov . Grand Superintendent , Comp . F . A . Barrow , who was accompanied b y Comps . Porteus , P . G . H . ; A . Smith , P . G . J . ;

T . Halkett , Z . 113 , P . G . T . ; A . McTagart , M . A ., P . G . S . E . ; J . Crabb , Z . 50 , P . G . S . N . ; Jas . Balfour , P . G . P . S . ; G . B . Adam , P . G . 2 nd S . ; and G . Macdoiiald , Z . 7 . 3 , P . G . S . B . The Most Excellent having expressed a cLsire t * see tne

chapter opened , Cuinp . O . D . Humpin , P . G . 2 nd S ., and Z . of 69 , assumed the chair ; and in the absence of his osvn officers , requested Comp . G . W . Wheeler , H . 7 . 3 , to fill the chair of H . ; J . Puthio , Z . 67 , to act as J ., and T . O . Parkes ,

Scotland.

Z . 122 , as M . S . After the chapter had been regularly opened . , the P . G . Z . congratulated the companions on their working , and also on the state of their books ; at the same time sympathising with the ist Principal in the complaint lie had made of want of support by his own

Principal Officers who had been conspicuous by their absence ; and commending the fraternal spirit that had so readily supplied the deficiency . After the deputation withdrawing , the M . E . Z ., with the assistance of the officers already named , advanced Bro . Chisholm to the Mark degree .

GLASGOW . —Glasgow Chapter ( No . 69 ) . —The Prov . Grand Superintendent , Comp . F . A . Barrosv , who is engaged in inspecting all the chapters in his province , paid a visit to No . 50 , at the usual monthly meeting on Thursday , 10 th inst . He was accompanied by several Prov . Grand

Officers . As in consequence of the absence of the Scribe E ., the examination of the books could not be gone into , no report svas made . Comp . J . Crabb , the M . E . Z . of the chapter and P . G . S . N ., then requested Comp . G . W . Wheeler , H . 77 , 3 , to act as S . W ., G . McDonald , Z . 773 , to act as

J . W ., and with their assistance proceeded to open a Mark Lodge , and afterwards advanced to that degree Bros . J . Miller and James Love . A Holy Royal Arch Chapter was then opened , Comps . Wheeler acting as IL , and J . Duthie , Z . 87 , as J ., when Bro . George Gurahey was entrusted with the secrets of Most Excellent Master

and then exalted to the Arch Degree . All the ceremonies svere worked with that care and precision that characterises Bro . Comp . Crabb . Comp . A . Smith , Treas ., then proposed that in consequence of the continued absence of the Scribe E ., E . Lentite be appointed to that ollice ; this svas unanimously agreed to and the Chapter was closed in harmony .

GLASGOW . — Thistle and Rose Lodge ( Wo . 73 ) , —The brethren of this lodge met on April 15 , in their Had , B . iclianan-street , Bro . G . MacDonaldR . W . M . ; W . Donaldson , S . W . ; A . Mac-Leod , S . W . ; J . Harbridge , Sec ; W . Walton , T . There were several visitors , including Bros .

Camnor of Millord , and J . Smith , ot Lodge 473 , Nottingham . The work comprised the initiation of Mr . Wm . Bissett , which at the request of the R . W . M ., svas performed by Bro . W . B . Pattisson , P . M . At the close of the ceremony the R . W . M . read a circular sent by the

R . W . M . ot No . 4 8 , commenting on the evils of the Proxy System as existing in the Grand Lodge of Scotland , which he supplemented bygiving instances that had come within his osvn knosvledgc . Bro . G . W . Wheeler , then moved and Bro . MacSkie , D . M ., seconded '" ' that our Worshipful Master and Wardens be npuested

to attend the nc xt quarterly communication , and support a motion for the abolition of the system of proxy , " Bro . Stewart , P . M . ; Walton , T . ; and Ampli-ford , having supported the motion , it svas carried unanimously . It was stated that most of the lodges in the West of Scotland are moving in the same direction to put an end to this crying evil .

GLASGOW . —Thetis Chapter ( No . 122 ) . — The companions of this chapter were favoured with a visit from the Provincial Grand Chapter , on the 3 ist of March . The chapter svas opened by Comp . T . O . Park , M . E . Z ., Comps . J . Scott and J . Doamen acting as H . and | . The

deputation was then ushered into the chapter , and rcceis'cd with elue honours . The Provincial Chapter was represented by Comps . F . A . Burrows , Provincial Grand Superintendent ; A . A . Smith , P . G . H . ; A . M . Tagger , P . G . S . E . ; J . Crabb , P . G . S . N . ; T . Ilalket , T . The P . G .

Scribe E . then reported that he ; had carefull y examined the books of the chapter , and was veryglad to be able to report that they had been kept with perfect accuracy . The P . G . Z . said , it gave him great pleasure to have to give a report , and al-: o to be -. liile himself i 0 bear testimony to the efficient working of this the greatest chapter

m the province . He svas sure that many of greater age and pretensions mi ght be proud to have such others and show such work . Companion Park acknowledged the compliment paid the chapter in suitable terms . 'J'he companions then adjourned for refreshments , when all departed well pleased with the visit of the Provincial Grand Officers .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WESTMACOTT . On Tuesday , 15 th inst ., the remains of the late Brother Westmacott svere interred with Masonic honours , he being ( except Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart , M . P ., and Bro . W . F . Gooch ) , the oldest member of the Loyal Sussex Lodge of Emulation , 355 , at Swindon . The brethren of the Loyal

Sussex Lodge , in full masonic craft costume , with badges and emblems covered with crape , assembled at the Lodge Room , at the Goddard Arms Hotel , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . John Toomer , for the purpose of going through the preliminary ceremonies

in accordance with the rules of the craft . They then formed in procession , and marched to the residence of the deceased brother , where they joined the funeral cortege , proceeding to the churchyard in the following manner : —T yler ( Bro . John Savory ) , ; Director of Ceremonies

( Bro . William Read , P . M . ) ; brethren of the Gooch Lodge , tsvo and tsvo , juniors preceding ; members of the Devi 7 . es Lodge , followed by members of the deceased ' s lodge ( the Loyal Sussex Lodge of Emulation ) , two and two , juniors preceding ; next came Bro . T . Hatt , I . G ., Bro .

Liddiard , J . D ., Bro . Affleck , S . D ., and Bro . Birch , P . M ., J . W . ( pro tew ) ; Bro . T . G . Coale , S . W ., Bro . II . C . Tombs , I . P . M ., carrying a volume of the sacred lasv , with emblems supported on black vels-et cushions ; the Worshipful Master , Bro . John Toomer : Bro Maclean , medical attendant

of the deceased , and the Rev . H . G . Baily , Vicar of Swindon . Then came the body , the pall being borne by six Past Masters of the Lodge , viz . : Bros H . Kinneir , R . S . Edmonds , 11 . Bradford , R . Tarrant , J . Goodwin , and R . J . Braid . Immediately behind the pall-bearers svere tsvo T ylers

with drawn swords ( Bro . W . Baker and Bro . G . M ; Osmond ) . Then came the mourners and relatives , the rear being brought up by a large number of the deceased ' s fellow-townsmen and neighbours , by whom he svas unis'ersally respected , a fact which received confirmation , if it were

needed , by the circumstance that along the route to the churchyard , shutters were up ar . d blinds drawn . The mournful ceremony having ended , the funeral ccrtege returned to the residence of the deceased , where the Freemasons left , and returned'in procession to their lodge room , where the W . M . dismissed them .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

NORWICH . —The unseemly dissension in the ranks of our brethren in this city has been healed for a time . Bro . Marshal is censured , and is to apologise for ordering Bro . Gore from Lodge Social ( svhat a nisnomer ) , during the svorking , he having been specially invited by Bro . Loftus ,

but the commission of inquiry , appointed by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., actually blamed Bro . Gore for attending the lodge , and make charges against him which he is determined to refute before a higher tribunal . Much ill-feeling has been

engendered in the city with regard to this matter , but we trust peace and harmony will shortly prevail . Bro . William Ramsey , of 83 and 8 4 , Farringdon-strect , and Brixton , has joined the directorate of the Surrey Masonic Hall Co . ( Limited ) .

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