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the H . R . A . degree ; and upon their having heen duly elected , they were exalted in a very impressive and efficient manner by Comp . Dawson , as Z ., assisted by Comps . Bedick , Clugh , Pilkington , and Collinson . Cornps . William Harrison and Backhouse were appointed Scribes E . and N ., and Comp . Heneker , P . S . The Chapter having been closed , the Companions adjourned to the banqneting-room , where the worthy hostess ( Mrs . Vansom ) had provided a recherche banquet , if possible eclipsing her former efforts .

Newcastle-upon-Tyne .- — Swinbw * ne Chapter ( No . 24 ) . —The installation of the Principals of this Chapter was fixed for Wednesday , the 3 rd of September . The Chapter was opened by Ex . Comps . John Barker , as Z . ; B . J . Thompson , as H . ; William Johnson , as J . ; and other Past Principals . After the preliminary business , the Companions who had not passed the first chair withdrew , and the Chapter was prepared for the installation of Comp . Benjamin J . Thompson , the Z . elect , who , on being presented by the Past Principals Dalziel and Barker ,

was regularly installed as M . E . Z ., by the Ex . Comp . E . D . Davies , Prov . Grand H . for Northumberland ; Past Principal Barker duly obligated Past Principal Davies as H . of the Chapter ; and Comp . John Hopper was introduced and installed in the chair of J ., by the M . E . Comp . Davies . On the re-admission of the Companions , the other officers elect were invested , viz ., Comps . Francis H . Woolley , E . ; J . B . Hodge , 1 ST . ; Harrison , P . S . ; who appointed Comps . Jaques de Hart and Ludwig as Sojourners ; Comps . William Johnson was elected

and invested the Treasurer , and Alex . Dickson , Janitor . After the ceremonies of the Chapter were ended at the Freemasons * Hall , the Companions adjourned to the Central Exchange Hotel , where a most excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . John Bogerson , whose wines and viands were deserving of praise . Besides the Companions we have named , there were several other Companions of distinction , who one and all acknowledged their great gratification at being present at so satisfactory a meeting .

Stonehouse , Devonshire . —Chapter of Fortitude ( ¥ o . 122 ) . —This Chapter held its annual meeting on Thursday , the 18 th September , at St . George ' s Hall , for the purpose of electing the officers for the ensuing year . The Chapter was opened in solemn form , and after the minutes of the preceding Chapter had been read and confirmed , and other business disposed of , the Companions present eame to the unanimous resolution of requesting Comp . Dr . Dowse ,, Deput 3 ' - Inspector General of the Army Medical Department , M . E . Past Z . of the Ancient Frontenac Chapter , No . 491 , of Kingston , Upper Canada , to take the First Principal ' s chair for the

ensuing year . He having acceded to their complimentary request , the following Companions were duly balloted for and installed in their respective offices : — - Comps . Bichard Dowse , Z . ; James Gidleys , H . ; Thomas Earl , J . ; Eichard May , E . ; John Killingly , Past First Principal of No . 122 , N . ; W . B . Phillips , P . S . ; Samuel Cave , Treas . ; J . Bogers , Janitor . We are sorry to learn that Boyal Arch Masonry is not attended to in this neighbourhood , or understood by the Brethren as it ought to he . Few of the Chapters do anything more than meet once a year to appoint officers ; hence under such management it is impossible that the beauties and solemnity of the Order can be understood or appreciated .

Watford , Herts . —Watford Chapter ( No . 580 ) . —Monday , the 15 th of September , was the day fixed for the installation of the Brincipals elected at the preceding Chapter , all of whom , however , were unable to attend . Comps . George Francis , M . E . Z . ; J . How , asH . ; H . H . Burchell , as J , ; presided . The Chapter was honoured by the presence of the B . Ex . Comp . William Stuart , Prov . Grand Superintendent ; Ex . Comps . T . A . Ward , Bogers , King , & c . The Treasurer ' s report , which was very satisfactory , was received and adopted , and the Companions adjourned to the Essex Arms , and tested the capabilities of the cuisine and cellar of the new landlord .

ROYAL ARCH INSTRUCTION . DomatiC CllAPTKlt ( No . 20 (>) . —The first meeting of the season was held at the Falcon Tavern , Fetter-lane , on Thursday , September 4 th , when there wore

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MASONIC PHILOSOPHY. Article 1
COMMON DESCENT OF OUR RACE. Article 9
PENCILLINGS FROM THE SKETCH-BOOK OF A MADRAS OFFICER. Article 10
AN INCIDENT. Article 22
THE NOAH'S ARK. Article 23
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS. Article 24
FINE ARTS. Article 25
CAUTIOUS SECRECY. Article 25
THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND THE CRAFT. Article 26
THE GRAND MASTER OF WORCESTERSHIRE AND THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE. Article 27
VISIT OF THE FEMALE CHILDREN TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Article 28
MYSTERY. Article 28
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 29
METROPOLITAN. Article 37
PROVINCIAL. Article 38
WORCESTERSHIRE. Article 57
ROYAL ARCH. Article 58
MARK MASONRY. Article 60
SCOTLAND, Article 60
IRELAND. Article 65
INDIA. Article 65
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER. Article 68
Obituary. Article 71
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Royal Arch.

the H . R . A . degree ; and upon their having heen duly elected , they were exalted in a very impressive and efficient manner by Comp . Dawson , as Z ., assisted by Comps . Bedick , Clugh , Pilkington , and Collinson . Cornps . William Harrison and Backhouse were appointed Scribes E . and N ., and Comp . Heneker , P . S . The Chapter having been closed , the Companions adjourned to the banqneting-room , where the worthy hostess ( Mrs . Vansom ) had provided a recherche banquet , if possible eclipsing her former efforts .

Newcastle-upon-Tyne .- — Swinbw * ne Chapter ( No . 24 ) . —The installation of the Principals of this Chapter was fixed for Wednesday , the 3 rd of September . The Chapter was opened by Ex . Comps . John Barker , as Z . ; B . J . Thompson , as H . ; William Johnson , as J . ; and other Past Principals . After the preliminary business , the Companions who had not passed the first chair withdrew , and the Chapter was prepared for the installation of Comp . Benjamin J . Thompson , the Z . elect , who , on being presented by the Past Principals Dalziel and Barker ,

was regularly installed as M . E . Z ., by the Ex . Comp . E . D . Davies , Prov . Grand H . for Northumberland ; Past Principal Barker duly obligated Past Principal Davies as H . of the Chapter ; and Comp . John Hopper was introduced and installed in the chair of J ., by the M . E . Comp . Davies . On the re-admission of the Companions , the other officers elect were invested , viz ., Comps . Francis H . Woolley , E . ; J . B . Hodge , 1 ST . ; Harrison , P . S . ; who appointed Comps . Jaques de Hart and Ludwig as Sojourners ; Comps . William Johnson was elected

and invested the Treasurer , and Alex . Dickson , Janitor . After the ceremonies of the Chapter were ended at the Freemasons * Hall , the Companions adjourned to the Central Exchange Hotel , where a most excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . John Bogerson , whose wines and viands were deserving of praise . Besides the Companions we have named , there were several other Companions of distinction , who one and all acknowledged their great gratification at being present at so satisfactory a meeting .

Stonehouse , Devonshire . —Chapter of Fortitude ( ¥ o . 122 ) . —This Chapter held its annual meeting on Thursday , the 18 th September , at St . George ' s Hall , for the purpose of electing the officers for the ensuing year . The Chapter was opened in solemn form , and after the minutes of the preceding Chapter had been read and confirmed , and other business disposed of , the Companions present eame to the unanimous resolution of requesting Comp . Dr . Dowse ,, Deput 3 ' - Inspector General of the Army Medical Department , M . E . Past Z . of the Ancient Frontenac Chapter , No . 491 , of Kingston , Upper Canada , to take the First Principal ' s chair for the

ensuing year . He having acceded to their complimentary request , the following Companions were duly balloted for and installed in their respective offices : — - Comps . Bichard Dowse , Z . ; James Gidleys , H . ; Thomas Earl , J . ; Eichard May , E . ; John Killingly , Past First Principal of No . 122 , N . ; W . B . Phillips , P . S . ; Samuel Cave , Treas . ; J . Bogers , Janitor . We are sorry to learn that Boyal Arch Masonry is not attended to in this neighbourhood , or understood by the Brethren as it ought to he . Few of the Chapters do anything more than meet once a year to appoint officers ; hence under such management it is impossible that the beauties and solemnity of the Order can be understood or appreciated .

Watford , Herts . —Watford Chapter ( No . 580 ) . —Monday , the 15 th of September , was the day fixed for the installation of the Brincipals elected at the preceding Chapter , all of whom , however , were unable to attend . Comps . George Francis , M . E . Z . ; J . How , asH . ; H . H . Burchell , as J , ; presided . The Chapter was honoured by the presence of the B . Ex . Comp . William Stuart , Prov . Grand Superintendent ; Ex . Comps . T . A . Ward , Bogers , King , & c . The Treasurer ' s report , which was very satisfactory , was received and adopted , and the Companions adjourned to the Essex Arms , and tested the capabilities of the cuisine and cellar of the new landlord .

ROYAL ARCH INSTRUCTION . DomatiC CllAPTKlt ( No . 20 (>) . —The first meeting of the season was held at the Falcon Tavern , Fetter-lane , on Thursday , September 4 th , when there wore

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