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Ireland.

painstaking and active set of officers , I have every confidence in their working up to a first-class standard during the ensuing year . The Caledonia Lodge I believe to be well worked , but owing to the unpleasantness that prevailed during the evening I visited it , I had but little opportunity of judging of its merits . The Dundas Lodge has laboured under great disadvantages during nearly the entire year , owing to the death of its lamented W . M . shortly after his installation . The P . M . ' s

very praiseworthily mitigated these as far as possible ; but the absence of a responsible head naturally had a depressing effect . The new officers installed a few days ago give promise of an earnest energy that will infuse new life and restore this lodge to its former excellent character- The Binbrook and Stoney Creek Lodges are both in good condition , so far as their records and conversation with a number of the brethren of each

, enabled me to judge , and both own their neat lodge-rooms . But owing to the W . M . 's living at some distance from their post office , neither received my notice of visitation in time , and hence I had not the pleasure of meeting them , though the trip to each involved a thorough drenching with rain and a rough ride on horseback over a very rugged road . The York Lodge , which I had the pleasing duty of inaugurating under the

dispensation granted by the M . W . G . M ., commences work with very favourable prospects , and is presided over by a brother whose experience , social position , and years , are a sure augury of success . The members are all in good circumstances , the room ( a fine one in a new brick building ) is neatly furnished , at a rental of 100 dollars per annum for twenty-one years ; and a well settled country ail ' ords a safe guarantee that there will be

plenty of material from which to build up a creditable lodge . I would , therefore , recommend that a warrant he granted , should the minute book and other necessary evidence , justify the procedure .

The Work . In thirteen of the lodges I had an opportunity of witnessing work in the first , second , or third degrees ; the remaining nine performed no work during my presence . In each case oi exemplification I was gratified to observe a close conformity to the ritual of this Grand Lodge , very few and trivial departures therefrom being noticeable . There was more variation in the ceremony of opening and closingthan in any other respect ;

, and whenever I discovered inaccuracy , I imparted correct information to the proper officers with advice for future guidance . I purposed , before the close of my official term , holding two district meetings , one at each end of the district , to suit the convenience of lodges in the neighbourhood of Hamilton and St . Catherines , whereas instruction in the several degrees could

be effectively imparted to the W . M . ' s and Wardens ; but the visitations drew so largely upon my time that the idea had to be abandoned . I believe this plan of securing uniformity of work would prove much more beneficial than lodges of instruction so called , because less expensive and requiring less formality to accomplish the same ends .

Statistics and Reports . Iu order to induce the keeping of correct and comprehensive details of lodge records , I addressed a circular to each W . M ., shortly before the 24 th June last , asking to be supplied with reli-Abie answers to the headings of the subjoined table . In nearly every instance I received prompt returns , with the queries filled in ; hut from three no replies came , though the

W . Masters were thrice written to for them . I would recommend each lodgo to keep a book that would show all this information at a glance , to be entered regularly as each semiannual return is prepared for the Grand Secretary ; which would in effect be a durable statistical history , occupying but a very small compass , and one that could not fail to instruct and stimulate each succeeding W . M . to keep up the character of his lodge , " as Masters have done iu all ages before him . "

Minutes and Finances . The minute books of all the lodges were examined by me , as far as time would permit ; and while many gave evidence of regularity and taste highly creditable to the Secretaries , several indicated gross carelessness and wanton departure from the authorised form laid down in the Book of Constitutions . In one instance I found the minutes of six months not recorded at all , except on loose slips of paper . Directions were accordingly given to adopt the correct form in future , and on no account to use slips again , which , I am credibly informed , have since been strictly adhered to .

Ireland.

The financial affairs of each lodge were also inquired into , particularly with regard to the fees due Grand Lodge for membership and certificates . In most cases satisfactory assurance was given that all fees were paid , and many of the lodges showed handsome balances at their credit after defraying all contingent expenses . But a few were unable to meet these inquiries , owing to the absence of their Treasurers . As far as possible , I gave proper instructions to correct this defect ; and 1 believe that every lodge in the district will now be found in good standing . ( To be continued . )

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . TEMPERANCE CHAPTER ( X ' . 1 G 9 ) . —Tho usual quarterly convocation of this young , woll-ostablishod , and most prosperous chapter was hold at tho White Swan Tavorn , High-stroot , Deptford , on Tuesday , tho 1 st inst . Tho chapter was oponod by Comps . J . T . Tib ' bals , M . E . Z . ; G . Brown , H . ; P . Walters , P . Z ., as J . ; and J . W . Halsoy . Tho companions woro thon admitted .

Tho minutes of tho previous convocation wero road and unanimously confirniod . Tho by-laws woro road and unanimously approvod of . Bro . T . Bridget , 109 Lodgo , prosontod himself , aud , having previously boon unanimously oloctod a mombor , was in an able , improssivo , aud efficient manner oxaltod into the supremo dogroo of Royal Arch Masonry . Tho offices woro well fillod by tho following talontod working comps ., whoso names aro a sufficient guaraut-eo of tho mannor in which that ceremony was

rondorod—viz ., Comps . J . T . Tibbals , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Halsey , as H . ; P . Walters , P . Z ., as J . ; X . Wingfiold , S . E . ; H . Mooro , S . N . ; and G . Brown , II ., as P . S . Ono brother was duly proposed and secondod as a candidate for oxaltation at tho noxt mooting of this chapter . Tho labours being ended , tho chapter was closed until January 7 th , 1 SG 8 . Tlio banqnot was prosidod over by the M . E . Z . Tho usual happy ovoniug was spont . Tho companions prosont woro J . T . TibbalsM . E . Z . ; G . BrownH . N . Wingfield

, , ; , S . E . ; H . Mooro , S . N .: F . Walters , P . Z ., P . S . ; Woodland , 2 nd Assist . S . ; Simmons , P . Z . ; A . Pnlloy , J . Porter , J . Whiffon , R . Mills , W . Clothior , Marriott , Truslow , Roborts , A . L . Dussek , Williamson , and many othors . Tho only visitors was Comp . J . W . Halsoy , II . 507 .

CUMBERLAND AXD WESTMORELAND . CARLISLE . — Union Chapter ( No . 310 ) . —The first quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst ., for the purpose of confirming the minutes of the annual convocation , when the following M . E . C . were present : — Comps . Thomas Blackloek , Z . ; W . Murray , IT . ; G . G . Hayward , J . ; Henry FlemingJ . of the Mount Sinai ChapterNo . 412

, , , , Longtown , A Board of Installed Principals was formed and opened the chapter in due form , when Comps . A . Wodhouse , Prin . Soj . ; W . Johnston and W . Pratchitt , First and Second Assist . Soj . ; G . Turnbull , S . N . ; and Visiting Comp . Jessie Banning , of Royal Preston , No . 333 , Preston , were admitted . The minutes were read by Comp . Henry Fleming , S . E ., and confirmed by all present . Comp . Woodhouse was instructed to

obtain an estimate for the printing of the new code of by-laws , and to call a committee meeting for the purpose of accepting tenders for printing . No other business being before the comps . the chapter was closed with due solemnity , and the comps . then retired to the refreshment-room , where all comps . were supplied . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to . The M . E . Z . rose to propose a toast to the

health of one whom he knew all present would respond to—it was to Comp . Lord Kenlis . They all were aware that Lord Kenlis had so recently been installed as the Prov . G . M . in Craft Masonry for Cumberland and Westmoreland , and a better man and Mason could not be . He was the right man in the right place . He trusted they would honour the toast as it deserved . The toast was well received and with musical honours , Comp .

J . Banning acting Dir . of Cers . Comp . Fleming , by permission , proposed a toast to the health of one who was a deserving Mason —one who had served well and truly , not only in Craft or Mark , but also in Royal Arch Masonry , for be had held high and responsible positions in the Grand Lodges and Chapters of England , as well as in minor lodges and chapters ; thus showing the interest he had taken in Masonry . He ( Comp . Fleming ) felt sure that Comp . Banister , to whom honour was due , had

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EARS OF WHEAT FROM A CORNUCOPIA. Article 1
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. Article 3
ADDRESS. Article 6
THIRD DECADE OF MASONIC PRECEPTS. Article 7
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 9
MASONIC MUSIC FOR (A.T.T.B.) Article 11
MASONIC MEMS. Article 12
METROPOLITAN. Article 12
PROVINCIAL. Article 12
SCOTLAND. Article 16
IRELAND. Article 16
Untitled Article 17
ROYAL ARCH. Article 19
ROSE CROIX. Article 20
LODGE MEETINGS, ETC., FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 26TH, 1867. Article 20
THE WEEK. Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Ireland.

painstaking and active set of officers , I have every confidence in their working up to a first-class standard during the ensuing year . The Caledonia Lodge I believe to be well worked , but owing to the unpleasantness that prevailed during the evening I visited it , I had but little opportunity of judging of its merits . The Dundas Lodge has laboured under great disadvantages during nearly the entire year , owing to the death of its lamented W . M . shortly after his installation . The P . M . ' s

very praiseworthily mitigated these as far as possible ; but the absence of a responsible head naturally had a depressing effect . The new officers installed a few days ago give promise of an earnest energy that will infuse new life and restore this lodge to its former excellent character- The Binbrook and Stoney Creek Lodges are both in good condition , so far as their records and conversation with a number of the brethren of each

, enabled me to judge , and both own their neat lodge-rooms . But owing to the W . M . 's living at some distance from their post office , neither received my notice of visitation in time , and hence I had not the pleasure of meeting them , though the trip to each involved a thorough drenching with rain and a rough ride on horseback over a very rugged road . The York Lodge , which I had the pleasing duty of inaugurating under the

dispensation granted by the M . W . G . M ., commences work with very favourable prospects , and is presided over by a brother whose experience , social position , and years , are a sure augury of success . The members are all in good circumstances , the room ( a fine one in a new brick building ) is neatly furnished , at a rental of 100 dollars per annum for twenty-one years ; and a well settled country ail ' ords a safe guarantee that there will be

plenty of material from which to build up a creditable lodge . I would , therefore , recommend that a warrant he granted , should the minute book and other necessary evidence , justify the procedure .

The Work . In thirteen of the lodges I had an opportunity of witnessing work in the first , second , or third degrees ; the remaining nine performed no work during my presence . In each case oi exemplification I was gratified to observe a close conformity to the ritual of this Grand Lodge , very few and trivial departures therefrom being noticeable . There was more variation in the ceremony of opening and closingthan in any other respect ;

, and whenever I discovered inaccuracy , I imparted correct information to the proper officers with advice for future guidance . I purposed , before the close of my official term , holding two district meetings , one at each end of the district , to suit the convenience of lodges in the neighbourhood of Hamilton and St . Catherines , whereas instruction in the several degrees could

be effectively imparted to the W . M . ' s and Wardens ; but the visitations drew so largely upon my time that the idea had to be abandoned . I believe this plan of securing uniformity of work would prove much more beneficial than lodges of instruction so called , because less expensive and requiring less formality to accomplish the same ends .

Statistics and Reports . Iu order to induce the keeping of correct and comprehensive details of lodge records , I addressed a circular to each W . M ., shortly before the 24 th June last , asking to be supplied with reli-Abie answers to the headings of the subjoined table . In nearly every instance I received prompt returns , with the queries filled in ; hut from three no replies came , though the

W . Masters were thrice written to for them . I would recommend each lodgo to keep a book that would show all this information at a glance , to be entered regularly as each semiannual return is prepared for the Grand Secretary ; which would in effect be a durable statistical history , occupying but a very small compass , and one that could not fail to instruct and stimulate each succeeding W . M . to keep up the character of his lodge , " as Masters have done iu all ages before him . "

Minutes and Finances . The minute books of all the lodges were examined by me , as far as time would permit ; and while many gave evidence of regularity and taste highly creditable to the Secretaries , several indicated gross carelessness and wanton departure from the authorised form laid down in the Book of Constitutions . In one instance I found the minutes of six months not recorded at all , except on loose slips of paper . Directions were accordingly given to adopt the correct form in future , and on no account to use slips again , which , I am credibly informed , have since been strictly adhered to .

Ireland.

The financial affairs of each lodge were also inquired into , particularly with regard to the fees due Grand Lodge for membership and certificates . In most cases satisfactory assurance was given that all fees were paid , and many of the lodges showed handsome balances at their credit after defraying all contingent expenses . But a few were unable to meet these inquiries , owing to the absence of their Treasurers . As far as possible , I gave proper instructions to correct this defect ; and 1 believe that every lodge in the district will now be found in good standing . ( To be continued . )

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . TEMPERANCE CHAPTER ( X ' . 1 G 9 ) . —Tho usual quarterly convocation of this young , woll-ostablishod , and most prosperous chapter was hold at tho White Swan Tavorn , High-stroot , Deptford , on Tuesday , tho 1 st inst . Tho chapter was oponod by Comps . J . T . Tib ' bals , M . E . Z . ; G . Brown , H . ; P . Walters , P . Z ., as J . ; and J . W . Halsoy . Tho companions woro thon admitted .

Tho minutes of tho previous convocation wero road and unanimously confirniod . Tho by-laws woro road and unanimously approvod of . Bro . T . Bridget , 109 Lodgo , prosontod himself , aud , having previously boon unanimously oloctod a mombor , was in an able , improssivo , aud efficient manner oxaltod into the supremo dogroo of Royal Arch Masonry . Tho offices woro well fillod by tho following talontod working comps ., whoso names aro a sufficient guaraut-eo of tho mannor in which that ceremony was

rondorod—viz ., Comps . J . T . Tibbals , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Halsey , as H . ; P . Walters , P . Z ., as J . ; X . Wingfiold , S . E . ; H . Mooro , S . N . ; and G . Brown , II ., as P . S . Ono brother was duly proposed and secondod as a candidate for oxaltation at tho noxt mooting of this chapter . Tho labours being ended , tho chapter was closed until January 7 th , 1 SG 8 . Tlio banqnot was prosidod over by the M . E . Z . Tho usual happy ovoniug was spont . Tho companions prosont woro J . T . TibbalsM . E . Z . ; G . BrownH . N . Wingfield

, , ; , S . E . ; H . Mooro , S . N .: F . Walters , P . Z ., P . S . ; Woodland , 2 nd Assist . S . ; Simmons , P . Z . ; A . Pnlloy , J . Porter , J . Whiffon , R . Mills , W . Clothior , Marriott , Truslow , Roborts , A . L . Dussek , Williamson , and many othors . Tho only visitors was Comp . J . W . Halsoy , II . 507 .

CUMBERLAND AXD WESTMORELAND . CARLISLE . — Union Chapter ( No . 310 ) . —The first quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst ., for the purpose of confirming the minutes of the annual convocation , when the following M . E . C . were present : — Comps . Thomas Blackloek , Z . ; W . Murray , IT . ; G . G . Hayward , J . ; Henry FlemingJ . of the Mount Sinai ChapterNo . 412

, , , , Longtown , A Board of Installed Principals was formed and opened the chapter in due form , when Comps . A . Wodhouse , Prin . Soj . ; W . Johnston and W . Pratchitt , First and Second Assist . Soj . ; G . Turnbull , S . N . ; and Visiting Comp . Jessie Banning , of Royal Preston , No . 333 , Preston , were admitted . The minutes were read by Comp . Henry Fleming , S . E ., and confirmed by all present . Comp . Woodhouse was instructed to

obtain an estimate for the printing of the new code of by-laws , and to call a committee meeting for the purpose of accepting tenders for printing . No other business being before the comps . the chapter was closed with due solemnity , and the comps . then retired to the refreshment-room , where all comps . were supplied . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to . The M . E . Z . rose to propose a toast to the

health of one whom he knew all present would respond to—it was to Comp . Lord Kenlis . They all were aware that Lord Kenlis had so recently been installed as the Prov . G . M . in Craft Masonry for Cumberland and Westmoreland , and a better man and Mason could not be . He was the right man in the right place . He trusted they would honour the toast as it deserved . The toast was well received and with musical honours , Comp .

J . Banning acting Dir . of Cers . Comp . Fleming , by permission , proposed a toast to the health of one who was a deserving Mason —one who had served well and truly , not only in Craft or Mark , but also in Royal Arch Masonry , for be had held high and responsible positions in the Grand Lodges and Chapters of England , as well as in minor lodges and chapters ; thus showing the interest he had taken in Masonry . He ( Comp . Fleming ) felt sure that Comp . Banister , to whom honour was due , had

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