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Dir . of Cers . ; W . Bros . T . M . Bleckley , Dist . G . S . B . ; C . H . Barnes , Dist . G . Purst . ; George Blake , ancl Bros . C . C . Rowcroft , Theo . Belle , C . F . Auiery , J . J . O'Callaghan , and C- II . Chetham , Dist . G . Stewards ; ancl H . Cunningham , Dist . G . Tyler . The next duty before District Grand Loclge being the election of a Treasurer , the Eight Worshipful District Grand Master said he had ascertained that Bro . J . D . Waltersof Lodge

, Eavee , was willing to accept the post , and from Bro . Walter's position ( Agent Bank of Bengal ) he considered him eminently fitted to hold such an office , and therefore proposed him as Treasurer for 1870 . This was seconded by W . Bro . Stewart , Deputy Dist . Grand Master , and Bro . Walters was unanimously elected . The Right Worshipful District Grand Master then proposed

W . Bros . Elliott , Wilkinson , and Adlard for re-election , and W . Bro . Basevi and Bvo . Bowcroft to complete tho number . This was seconded by W . Bro . A . Stewart , and carried unanimously . The report of the Board of General Purposes was then read , from which it appeared that there was a balance in hand of RsSGo . 8 a . The expenditure seemed somewhat highit was stated ; but

, it was all for necessaries for the District Grand Lodge , ancl the principal items , viz ., for seal and clothing , are expenses that will not occur again . The following motion was read , proposed by W . Bro . George Elliott : — " That District Grand Lodge held three communications during the year ( instead of two as at present ) , viz ., between the 1 st ancl 15 th January , between the 1 st and loth April , and between the 15 th ancl 30 th October . "

The Worshipful Brother , in putting the motion , said lie diet so feeling sure that it was for tho interests of the District Grand Loclge in particular , and the Craft in general . The elates he had mentioned were these which would be most convenient to military brethren , and the fact must not be overlooked that there were a great number of tbem in the out-stations , and if their convenience was not consulted , and meetings were held on such dates as they could attend , the lodge he feared would iniperceptahlv drift into a local institution—a state much to be dreaded

and which ought all to fight strenuously agaiust . Tho motion having been seconded , was put to the vote ancl carried unanimously . W . Bro . Adlavd asked if the District Grand Lodge intended taking notice of the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes "that there should be only one banquet during tho year . " The E . W . Dist . G . Master replied that the quarterago payable by each member of District Grand Loclge to the Dist .

G . Stewards' fund had been fixed so as to meet every expense ancl he did not see why there should not be a banquet at each meeting if the fund admitted of it . W . Bro . Elliott also said it would be a very great inconvenience to brethren who came from a distance if there was not a banquet . The R . W . District Grand Master then said that he had very carefully looked over the by-laws before approving ancl confirming them , and iu his opinion they would meet the requirements

of the District Grand Loclge . There was , however , a part of one which he considered unnecessary ancl somewhat prejudicial , viz ., that referring to "District Grand Treasurer and Secretary not being allowed to hold similar appointments in any other lodge . " This , he thought , a mistake , as none could be more fitted to hold such positions , or be able to give such advice and information on all Masonic matters . He therefore proposed " cutting out the latter part of by-law No . 8 by -which tho Dist .

, G . Treasurer and Dist . G . Secretary were not allowed to hold corresponding offices in private lodges . " W . Bro . Adlard seconded the proposition , and it was carried unanimously . The E . W . Dist . Grand Master said that , as already stated , in his address , he had a painful duty to perform , and that was to bring to notice the fact that Bro . Mitchell , a member of the Dist . Grand Loclge had been guilty of unlawful proceedings , ancl

sentenced to penal servitude . It was therefore his very unpleasant task to expel Mr . Mitchell from the Order of Free and Accepted Masons , according to the Constitutions . W . Bro . Adlard said that as a member of Loclge Light of the North , he begged the District Grand Lodge would to take up the matter , and endeavour to find out where the warrant was , as he had paid his dues and subscriptions , and it was very unsatisfactory , having done so , to find the loclge had not yet received its warrant .

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The R . W . District Grand Master directed the District Grand Secretary to make inquiries , aud if necessary to address the Grand Secretary . There being no further business to he brought fortvard , tbe District Grand Loclge was closed in clue form at nine p . m .

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METROPOLITAN . BMTANNIC CHASTER ( NO . 3 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at 4 o ' clock . Comp . W . E . Woodman , M . E . Z ., in the chair , supported by Comps . J . Strapp , I-I . ; H . F . Glegg , J . ; J . W . Glaisber , S . E . ; Magnus Ohren , N . ; F . W , Shcilds , P . S . ; Wilson , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; England , P . Z . ; Wm . SmithC . E . P . Z . ; Batbye . P . Z . ; C . Bennett

, , , Cbeynoweth , Rowland , Cope , Bayley , Paddon , Browning , Hodge , E . Palmer , Cloiuton , Marsh , Payne , Spencer . Tlie visitors present were : Comps . Wilson , P . Z . Enoch No . 11 ; F . Walters , P . Z . 73 ; J . Brown , 723 ; W . Watson , P . Z . 25 . The business of the evening consisted of the exaltation of Bros . John Davis , F . Dale Banni .-ter , and Thomas Dhlyrous Parker , all of Britannic Lodge , the ceremony being most ably performed by the three Principals . The usual banquet followed the proceedings .

TEJIPEK . O ' CK CtfAPTEE ( No . 169 ) . —The companions of this chapter met on Tuesday , the 5 th inst . at the White Swau , Highstreet , Deptford , for the purpose of installing the Principals , Comps . H . Moore , Z . ; N . AVingfield , IL ; and J . Lightfoot , J . The ceremonies were performed by Comps . W . Watson , P . Z . ( So . 25 ) , who received the commendation of the companions present for the maimer in which he performed the ceremony . The following officers were invested , viz .: Comp . George Bolton ,

P . Z ., Treas . ; J . T . Tibbals , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . K , Tippett , S . N . ; W . L . Dussek , P . S .: W . Andrews , 1 st A . ; ancl G . Shaw , 2 nd A . Tlie report of the audit committee for the past year ivas ordered to bo received . None of the candidates for exaltation were present . The balloting for Comps . Wbiil'oii and Ebswortb took place , which proved unanimous . The chapter being closed , the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were proposed and responded to . The visitors present were Comps . J . Terry , Z . No . 174 , and H , Massey , J . No . 619 .

DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES , —Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —The quarterly meetinv , was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst . Soon after noon business was commenced by Comp . Dr . Hopkins , M . E . Z ., opening the Board of Installed Principals , assisted by Excellent Comps . Rev . K . Bowden , P . Z . ; J . Heath , H . ; Marks , J . ; and GlanfieldH 106 On the admission of the other membersthe

, . . , chapter was opened , among those present being -. Comps . G . Heath , Treas . ; Pridham , E . ; Niner , P . S . ; Taylor , Org . ; Bartlett , A . S . ; Stafford , Chudleigh , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Northam was admitted , properly prepared , and duly exalted to this sublime degree by the M . E . Z ., Dr . Hopkins , who also gave him the first lecture , the second being given by Comp . Glandfield , and the

third by Comp . Marks . The M . E . Z . called the attention of the chapter to the financial statement of the past year , which was read by the Treasurer , and appeared not so favourable as had been anticipated , making one suggestion for the reduction of expenses , which was generously acceded to by Excellent Comp . J . Heath , whom , as the proprietor of the Masonic Rooms , it atl ' ected , and a vote of thanks was passed to him for his ready and cheerful lianceThe MEZproceeded to the next

comp . ... business , namely , the installation of the Principals for the next year , remarking that it had been his custom to deliver a special address to the members before resigning the headship of any ledge or chapter . On the present occasion , however , full occupation ancl other causes had pi evented him from having leisure to make the necessary preparation . The companions having been dismissedExcellent CompDr . Hopkins then successivel

, . y installed Comps . J . Heath , J . . Marks , and Pridham in their respective chairs , with the proscribed forms and ceremonies . On the return of the members , tlie following investments took place;— Comps . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . Z . ; Rev . 11 . Bowden ( P . Z . ) , Chap . ; George Heath , Treas . ; Niner , E . ; Bartlett , N . ; Glaulield , ( H . 106 ) , Prin . Soj . ; Stafford and Seccombe , Assist . Soj . ;