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"Granite Union" Lodge ( Xo . 480 ) , after whicli the jewels , clothing , & c , of the new lodge were produced , and the Master and other office bearers elect wese presented to the Acting G . Master . After praise and prayer , followed by solemn music , during which the members of the new lodge did homage to the Grand Lodge , the Acting Dir . of Cers . solemnly proclaimed the erection and creation of the new lodge . An appropriate anthem having heen sung by the choirthe Acting Grand Master

de-, livered the installation address and charge , after which the office bearers of the new lodge took the oath of fidelity and were invested with the respective jewels of their office . The following are the office bearers : —Bros . Robert M'Kinnell , R . W . M . ; John I . Meldrum , D . M . ; John M'Kay , S . W . ; John Innes , J . W . ; Wm . Milligan , Sec ; Alex . Grant , Treas . ; Harry SmithTler . An address to the installed office bearers was

de-, y livered by the Acting G . Master , which was followed by the induction of the newly-installed Master . The 100 th Psalm having been sung , the Chaplain pronounced the benediction , aud the Grand Lodge was closed . The Granite Union Lodge was then , at the request of the Acting Grand Master , opened by Bro . Campbell , R . W . M . of St . John's CastleDouglasBro . W . M'Gowanof St . Cuthbert's

, , , , acting as S . W . ; J . Gordon , of St . John ' s Castle , Douglas , as J . W . ; and Mazwell , as Depute Master . There being several candidates for initiation in the new lodge , that impressive ceremonial was most ably worked by Bro . J . Blackie , the esteewied R . W . M . of St . John's Lodge , No . 104 , Jedbuvgh . At five o'clock the brethren , to the number of 100 , dined together in the Town-hall . Bro . Maitland presidedsupported

, by Bros . Pike , Robert Martin , Campbell , M'Kinnell , Wm . Martin , Jones , & c . The Chairman proposed "The Prince Steward of Scotland , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The chairman gave " The Army , Xavy , and Volunteers . " Bro . II . Gordon proposed the " Three Grand Lodges of

England , Ireland , and Scotland . " The chairman proposed " The health of the Right . Hon . the Earl of Stair , P . G . M . of Galloway . " Bro . Campbell , of Walton Park , acknowledged the toast . Bro . Meldrum proposed "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dumfriesshire , and Bro . Lauderdale Maitland , of Eccles , Prov . G . M . " Bro . Maitland briefly replied .

The Lodge " Granite Union , " of Dalbeattie , was next given hy the chairman . Bro . James Thomas , Treas . of the Provincial Grand Benevolent Fund of Glasgow , here presented a fine bible , a compass and square , and a candelabrum for the use of the brethren of the Granite Lodge . " Bro . M'Kinnell returned thanks . Bro . DykesThistle LodgeDumfriesproposed " Masonry "

, , , , coupled with the name of Bro . Ritchie , who replied . The Chairman proposed " The lodges who sent deputations , " according to seniority on Grand Lodge roll , coupled with the name of the acting R . W . M . of St . Cuthbert ' s , Bro . Wellwood M'Gowan . " The visiting brethren from a distance , " was proposed by Bro . MitchellDumfriescoupled with the name of Bro .

Thomp-, , son , of Glasgow , who replied . Bro . Jones , Dumfries , gave " The Masonic Committee , " coupled with the name of Bro . Wood , Dumfries , who replied . Bro . W . Martin proposed " The Choir , " coupled with the name of Bro . Gooden , who replied . The Chairman then gave " Goodnight , " and the party broke up about half-past eight .

After the Provincial Grand Lodge and the other visitinnbrethren had left per train , the following junior office-bearers were elected in the Granite Union : Bros . A . Clark , Substitute M . ; A . M'Gowan , Chap . ; M . C . Smith , jun ., and James Ritchie , Deacons ; G . Ritchie and J . B . Aitken , Stewards ; W . Kerr , Standard Bearer ; A . Milligan , I . G . ; . John Hair , Outer Guard

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METROPOLITAX . TsMPBBAJTOE CHAPTEB ( XO . 169 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , on Tuesday , 7 th inst . The chapter was opened byComps . J . F . Tibbals , M . E . Z . ; W . Watson , P . Z . as H . ; F . Walters ,

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P . S ., P . Z ., as J . ; there being also present Bros . Polton , P . Z ., Treas . ; G . Bevan , H : ; the companions were admitted and the minutes of the last convocation were read and unanimously confirmed . The report of the audit committee was read ( which showed a large balance in the Treasurer ' s hands ) and unanimously adopted . The ballot was unanimous in favour of the admission of Bro . H . Bartlett , J . D ., 1 , 178 , 147 , who being in attendance was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in an

admirable manner . The work of the Principals being as may be imagined very well and ably rendered by the presiding principals , two out of the three being well known men , both in Craft and Arch , nor was tbe subordinate offices less well rendered , for it was both well and ably done by Comps . X . ¦ Wingfield , S . E . j H . Moore , S . X . ; and G . Brown , H ., acting as P . S . There is scarcely any new chapter on ] the Surrey side who possesses such a

staff of excellent workers of the Royal Arch ceremony ; and when it is mentioned that Comps . W . Watson , G . Bolton , F . Walters , W . Simmons , J . T . Tibbals , G . Brown , J . H . Searle , X . Wingfield , H . Moore , are members , their names are a sufficient guarantee of the manner in which tbe way the work can be done and is rendered there . Comp . W . Watson , P . Z ., then took the M . E . Z's position , and in his usual first class style

installed Comps . G . Brown , M . E . Z . ; J . H . Searle , H . ; and H . Moore , P . M . 73 , J . ; and F . Walters , P . Z ., acted as S . E . The board of Principals numbered nine before it was closed . After the installation the companions were admitted . The following officers were invested : —Comps . X . Wingfiejd , S . E ., re-invested ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . X . ; G . Bolton , P . Z ., Treas ., re-invested for the sixth time ; J . Lightfoot , P . S . ; J . Woodland , 1 st A . S . ; J . Payne 2 nd A . S . ; B . HoltJanitorre-invested . A letter of

, , , condolence was unanimously agreed to be sent to the widow of the late host , Comp . Porter ( whose death had occurred since the last meeting ) who was exalted a companion in the chapter , and died a member of it ; he having been a man beloved and respected , and whose death was regretted by all who had the pleasure of knowing him . He was a liberal subscriber to Masonic and other Charities . A vote of thanks was unanimously

given and ordered to be entered on the chapter minute book to Comp . W . Watson , for his kindness in so ably rendering the ceremonies of the installations . This honour and compliment was duly acknowledged by Comp . W . Watson , P . Z . The chapter was then closed . The usual good first class banquet followed , and after a pleasant evening being well spent the members separated . Visitors : Comps . J . W . Halsey , M . E . Z ., 507 , & c .

VICTOEIA CHAMEE ( Xo . 1 , 056 ) . —Ail emergency meeting of this new chapter was held at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on Monday , the 6 th inst ., when the following members were present : —Comps . Pendlebury , M . E . Z . ; Hosgood , H . ; Little , P . Z ., S . E ., as J . ; Brett , P . Z ., Treas . ; Hubbard , P . Z . ; Long , P . S . ; Clark , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; Goltheil , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; Forsyth , W . S ., and Xochmer . After ballots had been taken for several candidatesBros . J . J . CaneyR . HigneanT . HosgoodA

, , , , . Hooper , and H . Bolleter , were introduced aud exalted in due form , the three lectures being delivered by Comps . Pendlebury , Hosgood , and Little , respectively . Comp . Little proposed that an expression of the great regret felt by the members at the recent death of Comp . Turner , J . of the chapter , should be recorded on the minutes , and dwelt at some length on the merits of the lamented deceased . Comp . HosgoodH . seconded

, , the proposition , which was carried unanimously . The chapter was then closed . We may add that since the consecration of this young chapter last October , ten brethren have been exalted by the Principals , and much of this success is due to the fact that London brethren are beginning to find out the chapters in which the work is correctly performed ; the manner in which Comps . Pendlebury and Ilosgoodas Royal Arch Masons

, young , sustained their parts as 1 st and 2 nd Principals , merits warm commendation ; and in the junior officers an amount of proficiency was exhibited that might well shame older and more pretentious chapters . The Victoria Chapter in this respect is an excellent copy of the Rose of Denmark Chapter at Kew ; . the admirable working of which is well-known and appreciated .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . CAIILISLE . — Union Chapter ( Xo . 310 . )—The third quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at Che Freemasons' Hall , on . Monday evening the 30 th ult . The chapter was opened by Comp . F . W . Hayward , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ( in the absence of S . Blacklock , Z . ) , supported by Comps . W . Murray , H . ; G . G , Hayward , J . ; also A . Woodhouse , Prin . Soj . ; J . Slack , as S . E . ;