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cold collation provided by Host Baines . Amongst the visitors were Bro . Percy , D . G . M ., and Miss Percy , Bro . Lory Marsh and Mrs . Marsh and party . Redgate ' s quadrille band was in attendance , and played a choice selection of music . At the conclusion of the repast the Deputy Provincial Grand Master rose and said ( holding in his hand one of the centenary jewels ) , he did not wish to detain them with a long speech , but he must say a few words on that occasion . He held in his

hand a jewel—and a most beautiful jewel it was—which by the permission of the G . M . of England the brethren of the Newstead Lodge were entitled to wear on their left breast . The Grand Lodge was always chary of granting honours , and would not do so without tbe brethren were fully entitled to them . He wished he was entitled to wear it , but not belonging to the lodge , he could not do so . He congratulated the W . M . of the Newstead Lodge upon that important era in its history— -to

commemorate which they were assembled together—the lodge having attained its one hundreth anniversary on that clay . He was pleased to see so much vitality in the " old lodge , " and would , iu conclusion say , in the words on the wall behind him , " Prosperity to the Newstead Lodge . " The company then adjourned for a short time to the open air , some wandering along the banks of the Trent , and others amusing themselves with various games . After the room had been cleared , dancing

commenced to the strains of Redgate's band ; quadrille , waltz , and polka , following in rapid succession . A sumptuous champagne supper closed the evening festivities , the party returning by special train to Nottingham , soon after twelve o ' clock . The decorations reflected great credit on the taste of the committee , the whole being under the superintendence of Bro . T . W . Robinson . [ The jewel consists of a star of frosted silver encircling a shield ( within a garter ) on which is emblazoned the

, " all seeing eye" and the square and compasses , whilst on the garter are the words " Newstead Lodge Centenary , " in German text . The jewel was manufactured by Messrs . Bragg , of Birmingham , from a design by Bro . Robinson , P . M . of the lodge . ]

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

GRAND CHAPTER , The Quarterly Convocation of Grand Chapter was held on Wednesday last , Comp . Lord Sherborne presiding as Z . ; Comps . Potter , P . G . D . C ., as H . ; Gole , P . G . S . B ., as J . ; Jennings , N . ; Clarke , E . ; Nutt , G . D . C , as P . Soj . ; Leigh , M . P ., Asst . Soj . ; Walmisley , P . G . S . B ., as Asst . Soj . ; Head , S . B . There were also present , Comps . Wilson , P . G . S . B . ; Bradford , P . G . D . C , and about a dozen other Companions .

Grand Chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Committee of General Purposes was taken as read . A Charter was granted to be attached to the South Yarra Lodge ( No . , 930 ); South Yarra , near Melbourne , Victoria , to be called the South Yarra Chapter ; St . John Chapter ( No . 62 S ) , Secunderabad , erased by Grand Chapter in August , 1861 , for having neglected to make returns , was reinstated in

its former position , the returns having been made ; and the name of Comp . Thos . Routledge , P . Z ., was ordered to be substituted in the Charter for that of Comp . Key , as the first principal of the San , Square , and Compasses ( Chapter No . 119 ) , Whitehaven , Comp . Key residing in London , and being unable to attend . Comp . JENNINGS then called attention to the Memorial from the Chapter of Beaut ( No 344 ) Radclffe Brid relative to

y . , y ge , holding Chapter meetings on a Sunday , and moved that the decision of Grand Chapter that such meetings were illegal , be confirmed—which , after a short conversation , was agreed to . It was also resolved that the spirit of the following resolution of the General Committee be communicated to the Grand Chapter of Scotland : — The Committee beg also to report that , in pursuance of a

resolution passed at the last Convocation of the Grand Chapter , they have made enquiries as to the existence of any official relations with the Grand Chapter of Scotland , and finding that no such relations do exist between tbe Supreme Grand Chapter of England and the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , and seeing that the Grand Lodge of Scotland does not acknowledge the Grand Chapter of that country , and does not appear to have taken any steps with regard to the position , as Craft Freemasons , of the Companions said to have been excluded from their privileges as Royal Arch Masons , —but who claim to

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have themselves seceded from the Supreme Grand Royal-Arch Chapter of Scotland , —this Committee , while deeply regretting that any differences should arise between members of any constituted body of Freemasons , are of opinion that the Grand Chapter of England are not iu a position to take any steps with regard to the dispute .. DEVONSHIRE .

STONEHOUSE . —Chapter of Sincerity ( No . 224 ) . —The regular quarterly convocation of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Lodge-room , St . George ' s Hall , Stonehouse , on the evening . of Friday , the 17 th inst ., the business being to ballot for Bros . Turner and Hill , of No . 224 . The ballot being quite unanimous they were duly introduced and exalted to this supreme degree . The ceremony was performed in the usual impressive manner by the E . C . Douse . On the conclusion of the ceremony the names of three brethren were handed in for exaltation at the next quarterly convocation . Visiting companions Comps . Chappie , Scribe N . 230 , and Spry , 202 .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . SHEEEIELD . —Le Purnival Encampment . —At a meeting of this encampment , held at 5 p . m ., on Saturday , the 11 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Comp . John Oxley , of Rotherbrune , of the Chapter of Paradise ( No . 162 ) , was ably and impressively installed a Knight of this distinguished order . Sir Knt . E . Drury , E . C , occupied the throne , and was assisted by Sir Kuls . W . White , P . E . C , 1 st Capt , ; G . Stuart , P . E . C . ; W . Roberts , P . E . C . ; John Knight , P . E . C ; Ii . Webster , Prelate ; H . J . Garuett , 2 nd Capt . ; J . C Thomson , Rev . Peter Browne , & c .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . SIIEITIELD . — Talbot Chapter of Sovereign Princes Rose Croix . — -A meeting of this flourishing chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , at 2 p . m ., on Saturday , the 11 th inst . The 111 . 'Bro . White , jun ., 30 ° , M . W . S . presided , and was assisted by the Ex . and Perf . Princes J . Rodgers , Prelate ; Hy . Webster , 1 st General ; G . Stuart , 2 nd General ; Wm . Roberts , Raphael ; John Knight , Grand Marshal ; J . C Thomson , Capt ,

of the Guard , & c . A petition for perfection having been forwarded to the chapter , and favourably received , Bro . the Bev . Peter Browne , M . A ., rector of Ahascragh , and Bro . T . Rhodes , of Fnlwood , were duly introduced and perfected iu this most beautiful degree , the whole . ceremonies being admirably worked by the M . W . S . and his officers . A series of bye-laws were framed , and a number of certificates presented to the 111 . brethren who had been admitted at the previous meeting , after which the chapter was solemnly closed .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

LANCASHIRE ( EAST . ) MANCHESTER . —Union Lodge ( No . 46 E . C)—The Lodge opened at the Masonic Rooms at six o ' clock , on July 27 th . Present—Brothers J . C . Peatson , W . M . ; H . T . Baldwin , S . W . ; Jos . Eltoft , J . W . ; G . C . Thorpe , S . D . ; A . Shellard , M . O . ; R . Seed , Organist ; Lyons Wright , P . M . ; Isaac W . Petty , and several other members . Visitors—Bros . Binckes , P . M ., and Secretary of the Grand Lodge of M . Ms . ; J . Tarker , P . M . ;

Charles Affleck , J . L . Hine , and J . H . P . Leresche . Bros . Thomas Rawson , Caledonian ( No . 204 ) , and John'Blair , 1117 , were duly elected , admitted , and advanced by Bro . Binckes . The ballot was then taken for the officers for the ensuing year , when Bro . H . T . Baldwin , was elected W . M . ; J . C . Peatson , Treas ., and Brother Roger Fogg , Tyler . Bro . H . T . Baldwin proposed for advancement Bros . Capt . Chas . Gibson , S . P . Bidder , and S . P . Kendall . Bro . Tarker proposedhearty good wishes . The

, Lodge closed in peace and harmony at half-past seven o ' clock . The brethren adjourned for refreshment . The usual loyal and masonic toasts having been given , Bro . Lyons Wright , P . M ., proposed the health of the W . M . elect , in a very flattering manner , expressing a strong belief that Bro . Baldwin would place the Union Lodge of Mark Masters ( No . 46 ) in a very high position . Bro . Baldwin briefly replied . Bro . Binckes , P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Peatson , said he