Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

DEVONSHIRE . MoniCE TOAVN , DEYoerpor . T . —A Provincial Grand Chapter AA'as held on the 14 th June at the Masonic Rooms , Avhen the St . Aubyn and Brunswick Chapters were consecrated in solemn form . On the conclusion of this ceremony the Provincial Grand Chapters' officers for the year Avere appointed , and the usual business of the province transacted . The banquet was served at tho Mechanics' Institute , Devonport .

JERSEY . LA CESAREE CHATTER ( No . 590 ) . —Wednesday , the 21 st of June , Avas fixed upon for the consecration of this new chapter , and the installation of the officers , after a delay of some months , owing to circumstances beyond the control of tho founders , Avhose petition ivas placed in the hands of the proper

authorities for presentation in November , ZS 64 , but not granted till a few weeks ago . The chapter was opened at half-past six by Companions J . T . du Jardin , Ph . Binet , and Dr . Hopkins , P . Z ., acting as the three principals . Comp . J .-T . du Jardin , as the consecrating officer , explained the nature of the meeting , and called upon Conip . Dr . Small acting as scribe E . to read the petition , the warrant , and the minutes of preliminary meetings . After prayerthe companions members of the new chapter

, gave their assent to the principals named in the warrant , and the altar was unveiled . Comp . Dr . Hopkins then cave an oration Avhich he had prepared for the occasion . The usual processions of tlie acting principals , invocation , prayer , and dedication , took place , and the chapter was declared to be duly constituted . Companions Hocquard , Adams , and Benham , P . Z ., presented Comps . Schmitt , J . Durell , and C . Le Sueur , as the principals elect , ivho , having answered the usual questions , wero

duly empowered to act in that capacity , and to exalt Masons to thedegreeof thelloly Royal Arch . Thecompanionshaving retired , a conclave of First Principals was formed , and Comp . du Jardin briefly installed Comp . Schmitt , P . Z ., in the first chair . A conclave of Second Principals Avas formed , and Comp . J . Durell , past II ., was likewise briefly installed in the second chair . A conclave of Third Principals having been formed , Comp . C . Le Sueur was installed as J . with all the forms

proper to the occasion , hy Comp . Schmitt , Z . The companions Avere readmitted , and gave the customary salute to the principals . The following appointments to office were then made : —Comps . E . D . Le Contour , Scribe E . ; P . E . Lo Sueur , Scribe N . ; Dr . Small , Principal Soj . ; Oatley , Dir . of Cirs . ; P . W . le Quesne , Treas . ; H . Du Jardin , Janitor . A committee consisting of tlie Principals and l > ast Principals was appointed

to prepare the by-laws of the chapter . Resolutions Avere passed expressive of grateful thanks to Comp . J . T . du Jardin , P . Z ., for his services as consecrating and installing Principal , and to Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z ., for his consecration oration . These companions having briefly acknowledged the compliment , the chapter Avas closed , and an adjournment was made to the banqueting room for refreshment .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . KEYSTONE LODGE OF MARK MASTERS . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , June 27 th , at Bro . Painter ' s Hotel , the Ship and Turtle , in Leadenhallstreet . The lodge Avas opened by Bro . John Barker , P . M ., who afterwards resigned the chair to Bro . Frederick Binckes , and presenting Bro . J . Howe , the AV . M . elect , ho was duly installed

into the chair . The W . M . appointed his officers , viz ., Rev . Bro . J . G . Wood , Chaplain ; Bros . Stilwell and Davis / Wardens ; Bros . Strachan ^ Churchill , Harcourfc , Allen , Fornian , and Crisp , to fill other offices . Bro . Dr . Barringer , who had been re-elected Treasurer , kindly undertook tlie duties of Secretary also . The business of the day concluded , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served as usual in Bro . Painter's best style , and good wine , enlivened b y good humour and true fraternal regard , contributed to a most pleasant evening . Tho next meeting of the lodge will take place in October .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

LIM E R I C K . INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS . —FESTIVAL OF SI . JOHN , AT KILLALOE . The brethren of Eden Lodge ( No . 73 ) , Limerick , according to the ancient custom observed by the Craft , installed the following- brethren on the 30 th ult ., at high noon , at the rooms , Cecil-streetas officers for the ensuing six months : —Bros .

, George Moore , W . M . ; Thomas Adams , S . W . ; AVilliam Morgan , J . W . j John Ferguson , S . D . ; A . Langley , P . M ., J . D . pro tern . ; William Peacock , P . M ., Treas . ; G . W . Bassett , P . M ., Sec ; Joseph Horrell , P . M ., I . G . The names of several brethren who wished to be present at the festival were read over by the Secretary , and the lodge was then adjourned till half-past six o'clock to the Royal Hotel ,

Killaloe . On the arrival of some of the brethren , they proceeded to Deny Castle by invitation from the hospitable proprietor , Bro . William Spaight , and during the day enjoyed the matchless scenery ivhich this truly delightfuljocality affords .

THE DINNER . The room in which the festival was held presented a most cheerful appearance . The window commands a view of the River Shannon , running beneath it , and during the evening tho cool breeze was most refreshing . The dinner consisted of all the delicacies the season could afford , and was served up in the usual faultless stylo by Mrs . Hurley , and he would be an

epicure , indeed , who could not feast on the beautiful salmon brought to table . One noble fish weighing 141 bs ., taken that morning iu the lake , Avas characterised by a brother as a " Royal Masonic Salmon . " There was an abundant supply of wines of the choicest vintages . Amongst the brethren present were—Bros . Moore , W . M ., presiding ; Thomas Adams , S . W . ; T . Glover , acting J . AV . ; J . Ferguson , S . D . ; A . Langley , P . M ., J . D . ; J . AV .

Horrell , P . M ., I . G . j W . Peacock , P . M ., Treas . ; G . AV . Bassett , Sec ; AVm . Glover , Henry Sterling , AV . C . Joyce , H . AV . M'Quaide , James Spaight , James AI'Nay , James Fife , John Bemal , Thomas Trousdell , P . M . ' s ; and F . O'Connell . Visiting brethren—Bros . Rich . Persse , Lodge 333 ; George M . Spong , Lodge 333 ; AVilliam Corbett , Lodge 333 ; John AVinder , Lodge 101 ; Thomas Carey , Ancient Lodge , of 271 ; C . L . Bennett ,

Lodgo 333 . After the cloth had been removed , The AV . MASTER rose and said—Brethren , it is well known that Freemasons will not yield to any other body of men their attachment to the Reigning Sovereign of these realms , and I have great pleasure in giving you " The Health of the Queen . " God bless her . The toast was most warmly and enthusiastically received by the brethren with three hearty cheers .

Air— " God save the Queen , " by Bro AA in . Glover . The next toast was tho " Prince and Princess of Wales and tho rest of the Royal Family . " This was also well received . Song— "One summer ' s eve , " by Bro Peacocke . The W . MASTER again rose and requested the brethren to fill their glasses , as he wanted to propose a Masonic toast . The then proposed " The Health of the three Grand Masters—Duke of Leinster for IrelandEarl of Zetland for Englandand

, , Bro . AVhite Melville for Scotland . " The usual salute was given from the chair , in such manner as those exalted heads of the Order are entitled to . Bro Sterling , being called on , sang a most appropriate Masonic song . Tlie AA . MASTER again rose and said—Brother Senior AA arden , Junior AA ardenand brethrenit now devolves upon me to

pro-, , pose a toast—one in which you are more immediately concerned than the illustrious ones that preceded it . It is one that we , as Jlasons , should drink with every mark of respect ; for since our excellent Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Henry AVestropp , has come amongst us , he has given the utmost satisfaction to the different lodges under his command . ( Hear , hear . ) The AA . M . then proposed " The Health of the Provincial

Grand Master , Bro . Henry Westropp . " The toast Avas received and tho salute given in the most enthusiastic manner , shewing at once the esteem in which the Provincial Grand Master is held by all . Bro . Carey sang a song which was considered a gem . At its close he was complimented by the brethren . The AV . MASTEE rose and said—Brethren fill a bumper . I may as well tell you at once that I intend to propose " The