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relief was made on behalf of a brother of the Lodge of Harmony and Industry , No . 534 , Over Darwen , and after due inquiry , the sum of ten pounds AA'as unanimously granted to the applicant from tho Provincial IJenevoleut Fund , and another applicant AA'as also relieved from the same source . The remainder of the business of the province having been transacted , the R . AV . Prov . G . M . earnestly urged upon the brethren the necessity of supporting the general charities of the Order , and then closed the Prov . Grand Lodge in due form . The Prov . Grand Officers

having retired , the Craft Lodge Avas closed , and the brethren then adjourned to the Red Lion Iun , Avhere au excellent dinner was provided . Aftei'AA'ards the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the evening AA-as spent in that harmonious manner which ever marks the 7 iiecting , s of the true brethren of the Craft . The annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge is fixed for Thursday , June 7 th , at Blackburn . AVe may meution that the brethren in the province of East Lancashire now number about seventeen hundred contributing members .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LiVEnrooi .. —Mar intra' Lodge ( No , 310 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place in the Temple , on Thursday , the 1 st instant , Henry Lamb , AV . M ., in the chair . After the usual routine the minutes of the 3 rd , 7 th , and 13 th of February were read and confirmed , and the AV . 51 . initiated two gentlemen , passed tAvo brethren to the second degree , and raised one brother to the third . The sum of four guineas Avas

voted to AA'orthy poor Masons , and tAvo gentlemen proposed for initiation . The AV . M . announced to the Lodge that a Scotch Past Master ' s jeAvel had been found by a stranger and handed to one of the members of this Lodge aud AA'as IIOAV iu the hands of Bro . Pepper , the Secretary , iviio AA'ould restore it to the owner on a proper description being given . NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . PETERBOROUGH . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 046 ) . —This Lodge Avas opened

in due form on Thursday , March 1 st , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . G . H . AVhalley , M . P . for Peterborough , Avas balloted for as a joining member , and unanimously accepted . Messrs . John SwalloAA-, Francis Redfern , and John Hopkinson Avere balloted for as candidates and accepted . Mr . Thomas Owles , Mr . Redfern , and Mr . SAvalloAV were then initiated . Bros . Johnson aud Jones wore passed to the second degree . J . M . Vipan , Esq ., of Stibbingtou Hall , AA ' as x > roposed as a candidate . The committee appointed to audit the Lodge accounts Avere then chosen , after which thc Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Knigkts Templar.

KNIGKTS TEMPLAR .

PROVINCIAL ENCAMPMENT . OXFORD . —Occur de Lion Encampment . —A meeting of this Encampment Avas hold on Tuesday , February 21 st , at the Masonic Hall , ivhich . was attended by Sir Knights Capt . Bowyer , Prov . G . Com . ; Alderman Spiers , P . G . Captain ; Elisha D . Cooke , of the United States ; John AV . Bruce , of the Isle of AA'ight , and many other Knights . Companions Sir George M . Grant , Part ., of Christchurch ; F . AVcutAvorthBoAA'ycr , sou of the Prov . G . Com . ; Alderman DudleyAV 0 Thompson " of Exeter

; . . , College : and James Turner , of Balliol College , were installed Knight Companions . The Rev . R . AV . Norman , M . A ., Exeter College , was elected E . G . for the ensuing year , and Alderman Spiers , Treasurer . The proceedings ivero followed by a dinner in the large banqueting room of thc hall , and thc addresses were uf a very spirited aud interesting character ,

America.

AMERICA .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . [ Iu the American Fotce of Mammy we find thc following remarks on the Order by the M . E . Fr . AV . B . Hubbard . ] THE general regulations of Chivalric Masonry , as relates to its moral aims and discipline , are closely analogous to those of Symbolic , Capitular , and Cryptic Masonry as practised in the United States . The Order of Knights Templar Avas originallMasonic .

y The discipline , however , because it exhibits more of a military cast , is more rigid , and demands of its votaries an obedience prompt aud implicit . _ The language of command , therefore , is stem and decided . The religious theory of the Order is more instructive , far reaching and sublime , conveying to the hearts of initiates the history and doctrines of a crucified and ascended Saviour in the most solemn and impressive form . This claimsthereforea hiher order of talentinformationaud

, , g , , religious principle than any other department of Masonry . The conclusion folloAvs that none are properly admitted to the knoivled ge of Chivalric Masonry , save those who profess a religious faith , and AVIIO exhibit a liberal and self sacrificing spirit ; and that none are suited for the official posts of a Comrnandery of Christian Knights save those who , in addition to the qualifications mentioned , display marked intellect , force of character , ability to command , and a considerable amount of experience in the Knihtlranks

gy . The various manuals iu vogue give thc arrangement , of the asylum , the posts of officers , the drapery , banners , regalia , & c , & c , with proper minuteness . An expenditure of one thousand dollars is moderate

enough in preparing a Comrnandery to labour AA'ith . credit to itself aud the gallant fraternity of Avhich it is a component part . The official posts that require the largest amount of talent , memory , aud the power of communicating impressions to others , are those of the presiding officers , and the third , fifth , and sixth in rank . These call for brethren of education and men prompt in their attendance to official duties . A Comrnandery cannot , in justice to itself , make frequent changes in the occupants of the post 3 mentioned . It is not seemly in an

officer of a Comrnandery to use any book or manuscript while performing his part in work or instruction . Thc only exception to this is in the Prelate's use of scripture readings . The highest style of courtesy characterises true Knights while occupying posts of honour and usefulness . It is highly desirable that every Knight should be an expert swordsman and cavalier . The Milites Tenrpli were the first riders and be 3 t sAA'ordsmen of Christendom . Perfect order , gravity and engagedness in the exercisesmark the true Kniht while under orders .

, g Deference to the command of their superior the most profound and respectful , and a cheerful acquiescence in established regulations , arc the tokens of Christian Knights both in and out of the asylum . No abbreviating or slurring over the opening ceremonies of the Comrnandery are admissible , unless at meetings called for special purposes , when great brevity is demanded . The Comrnandery upon all regular occasions should be instructed by a full ceremony and rehearsal of the lectures . The closing ceremonies may be more peremptory . The

Commandery should never be called off , as from one day to another , but regularly closed ere the Kuights separate . Each officer must be addressed by his full title . The third officer should be at the hall at least an hour previous to the time of opening . It is his duty to see that the proper officers make all due preparation for the various meetings of the Comrnandery , and that the council chamber and asylum are in suitable array for thc introduction of candidates and the despatch of business . Let him observe that the SteAvards provide lightfueland refreshments ;

, , that they arrange the clothing aud equipments for use , distribute copies of the Constitution and by-laws of the Conimaudeiy in the various stalls , and spread the tables in the banqueting rooms . The AA-arraut should be opeuerl out to the general vieAV , and the banners displayed . If visitors are awaiting examination he must , either iu person or by skilful committees , perform the duty ; that , if qualified , they may enter aud be present at the opening of the Comrnandery .

AMERICAN MEMS . IN-DIANA . —The fraternity at Muneie had a glorious time ou tho 27 th of December . A meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , AA'hich AA'as filled to its utmost capacity , llev . Bro . F . A . Hardin delivered au address appropriate to the occasion , following AA'hich AA'as a supper .

PENNSYLVANIA . —Thc brethren of Cambria Lodge , No . 278 , Johnstown , gave a supper at their hall , on the evening of the 27 th of December . It is described as a magnificent festival , and AA"as enlivened by toasts , songs , aud speeches . TENNESSEE . —Alount Moriah Lodge , No . 18 , and Pythagoras , R . A . C ., No . 23 , united iu a public procession and installation on the 27 th of December . Rev . Bro . A . Mizell delivered a logical aud sound address . The officers of the Lodge AA-ere installed by Bro . H . P . Keeble , and those of the Chapter by Comp . G . T . Henderson .

AVISCONSIN . — -Bryan Lodge , No . S , Menasha , installed her officers on the 27 th of December . Bros . AA . F . Perry and J . A . Bryan addressed the large and intelligent audience . MICHIGAN . —Thc officers of Doivagiac Lodge , No . 10 , Doivagiac , Avero publicly installed on the evening of 27 th of December . Bro . A . U . Hubbard , delivered the closing address , AA'hich AA'as an eloquent and able effort . NEBRASKA . —Comp . AV . E . Harney , of Omaha , Avrites us under date

of January Oth : — " AA e have just got into practical operation in Omaha Chapter , No . 1 , of Nebraska territory . Another Chapter , under the name of Keystone Chapter , No . 2 , will commence its great and glorious work at Nebraska city soon , AA'ith Comp . AVyllis C . Ransom as H . P .

CONNECTICUT . —Harmony Lodge , JAO . 20 , at J > ew Britain , installed her officers and held a public meeting on Friday evening , January 13 th . Bro . Henry C . Deining delivered an able and highly interesting lecture . KENTICKV , FLAGG SWUNG . —The Craft at this place have just finished a Masonic Hall , said to be A-ery commodious , and creditable to their enterprise . Onto . —The officers of the Lodge at Grovesport were installed on thc

15 th of December last . Bro . Thomas Sparrow , of Columbus , delivered an able and eloquent address upon the occasion . TEXAS . —Rev . Bro . Dalzell delivered an interesting address before the fraternity of Houston on the 27 th of December . After the address the officers of "Holland Lodge , No . 1 , were installed by Henry Sampson , Prov . G . M .

LOUISIANA . —From Now / Orleans Ave learn that thc installation of officers of Marion Lodge , No . 08 , was performed , December 15 th , by Bro . Holland , Prov . G . AL , ( G . M . of Louisiana from 1824 to l . S 3 i" ) , less a year i > r two , ) aided by Bros , the Rev .