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that appeal would be responded fo , and that the brethren in Yorkshire would emulate the example set them in Lancashire . Other business having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to the Black Swan Hotel , where there was a grand banquet The repast was of a very recherche character , and was exceedingly well served , a la Sitsse , the whole of the arrangements being alike creditable to Bro . Morris and to the committee .

Bro . Bentley Shaw , chairman , presided , and was supported by the officers of the Grand Lodge and the masters and past-masters of the various lodges , most of the principal towns in West Yorkshire being represented The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed , the brethren adjourned to take part in the ball , which was held at the Cutlers' Hall , the whole of the magnificent suite of rooms being brought into use . The new Banquetting Hall was of course the dancing roomthe old

, Banquetting Hall the promenade , the front Hall the card room , and supper was served in the large room under the new Banquetting Hall . The preparations were of an extensive character . The beautiful carpets of the Cutlers' Company , only used on state occasions , were spread , the pathway from the suite of ball rooms to the supper room was covered with an awning , and prettily decorated with evergreens and various devices , lighted

with Chinese lanterns ; and the Entrance Hall was occupied by a guard of honour , selected from the Hallamshire Rifle Volunteers , under the command of Ensign Wharton . The band under the able direction of Mr . Charles Harvey , and consisting partly of members of Mr . Charles Halle ' s band , was placed in the ladies' gallery instead of in the orchestra , which proved an immense improvement on the o'd arrangement , the orchestra being exceedingly inconvenient and unsuitable for the purpose

to which it has been devoted at previous balls . Dancing commenced shortly after half-past nine o'clock , and in a short time there was assembled a very numerous and fashionable company . The distinguishing badges of the Masonic Order , the uniform of officers , and the variegated attire of the ladies , formed a picture at once pleasing and effective , however fantastic it might seem as the " mazy dance" went on , aud the gaiety and animation increased . Altogether the ball was a gre . it success , and proved fully entitled to the place of honour amongst the grand balls of the season .

WAKEEIELD . —Wakefield Lodge ( No . 495 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting in the Freemason's Hall , Zetland-street , AVakefield , on the 8 th inst ., at half-past six . There were present , —Bros . J . T . White , W . M ., Emerson , S . W ., Biustead , J . W ., Rev . Dr . Senior , LL . D ., P . G . Chap ., and others . Visiting Bros . Henry Smith , P . Prov . G . D ., No . 302 , and Armitage , 1102 . There were two initiations , the first conducted by Bro . John GilLP . M . and tho second bW . W . GloverP . M . The claims

, y , of the boys' school were advocated , and Bros . White and Binstead each contributed ten guineas towards the fifty guineas proposed to be raised . The remainder was at once contributed in smaller sums , and there is little doubt if every lodge would but try this plan few would be unrepresented at the festival on the 10 th of March . The lodge was closed in harmony at nine o ' clock , when an elegant repast was served in the banquet room .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CORNWALL . St . DAY . —Hose of Sharon Chapter ( No . 1 , 006 ) . —The annual convocation of this Chapter was held at St . Day on Thursday , the 11 th inst ., at 2 p . m ., Comp . F . M . Williams , ilf . P ., M . E . Z ., in the chair . The chapter having been duly opened , and the regular business dispatched , Comp . F . W . Dabb , the M . E . Z . elect , was duly installed as 1 st Principal of the Chapter by the

Eminent Companion Thomas Chirgwin , P . Z . 331 , Truro , as was also the other Principals . There were present to form the Board of Past Principals : —Comps . E . T . Carlyon , P . Z . 331 ; F . M . Williams , P . Z . 1006 ; W . J . Johns , P . Z . 331 , and others . The great feature , however , in the day ' s proceedings , and the subject uppermost in the minds of the companions , was the handsome present of the M . E . Comp . F . M . WilliamsM . P . to the chter

, , ap , viz ., a complete suite of Royal Arch furniture , in the newest and most approved style . This elegant gift was the admired of all , and , as usual , the donor has bestowed it in so quiet and graceful a manner that the members are as much at a loss to express their gratitude as they are unable to sufficiently admire the admirable Masonic qualities of the brother who has thus so muni-

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ficently decorated the Chapter . Besides which , this is not the only instance of Comp . Williams ' s liberality , as his Masonic gifts are both numerous and valuable . Hence the provinco of Cornwall looks upon him as one of their principal lights , and esteem him most highly . A grand banquet concluded a most successful day ' s proceedings .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

CORNWALL . HAYLE . — Comuiian Lodge of Hark Masters ( No . 87 ) , — The fourth annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 9 th inst . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Dr . Mudge , W . M . P . G . S . D ., at three o ' clock p . m ., when the minutes of the former lodge were read and confirmed . There was a good attendance of members and visitorsamougst whom were Bros .

, Chirgwin , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . S . W ., & c , and Johns , P . M ., & c , of Fortitude Lodge , No . 7 S , Truro . The business of the lodge was to advance Bro . Guy , who bad been proposed and balloted for in a former lodge , and to re-install Bro . Dr . Mudge , W . M . for the ensuing year , he having been unanimously re-elected by the brethren . Bro . Guy being iu attendance , was regularly advanced to the degree of Mark Master by Bro . Mudge , W . M .,

assisted by Bro- Chirgwin , who explained the S . G . W ., & c . Bro . Chirgwin , P . M ., & c , then took the chair , when Bro . Dr . Mudge was presented by Bro . Frank Harvey , P . M ., P . G . M . O ., for the benefit of installation . After the -usual ceremonies , Bro . Mudge was duly re-installed , and was saluted by the brethren accordingly . The W . M . then invested the following brethren as the officers of the lodge : —Bros . Frank Harvey , P . G . M . O ., I . P . M . ; G . EustaceS . W . ; F . H . PoolJ . W . ; W . Mildren

, , , M . O . ; James Pool , S . O . ; N . J . West , J . O . j W . J . Crotch , P . G . P . Chap . ; F . II . Pool , Treas . ; John Coombe , G . S ., P . G . S . of W ., Sec . ; T . W . Robinson , Reg . of Marks ; Martin Dunn , S . D . ; W . Hollow , J . D . ; R . Cobbledick , Dir . of Cers . ; W . Baker and G . Richards , Stewards ; N . G . Easterbrook , I . G . ; and C . Trathen , Tyler . The lodge was closed at five p . m ., and the brethren retired to the banquetwhich was provided b

, y Bro . Crotch in a style that reflected great credit upon him . The cloth having been removed , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts given and responded to by various officers aud visitors , the brethren separated , expressing themselves much pleased with the proceedings of the day .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

WARWICKSHIRE . BiiuriNGnXtf . —Provincial Grand Conclave . —An event , new in this locality , and of great interesb to the higher grades of Masonry , occurred at the Masonic Rooms , Newhall Street , on Friday the 14 th , on the meeting of a Prov . Grand Conclave for the Province of the United Counties of Staffordshire and Warwickshire . Bro . Colonel Vernon was the first appointed Prov . G . C ., and was succeeded by Bro . Harvey , of Longton ,

Staffordshire . But the Province has been for the last two or three years iu charge of the Grand Chancellor of the Order . No steps were taken for the formation of a Prov . Grand Conclave until the present time , when the Grand Chancellor ( Sir Patrick Colquhoun , determined to hold a conclave and appoint officers with a view of organising tlio province and promoting the genera ) interests of the Order . The Grand Chancellor presided as Acting Prov . G . C . lb was attended b Sir Knihts from

y many g the different encampments held in Birmingham , Wolverhampton , Warwick , and other places , and the various officers were appointed for the ensuing year . Among them were Sir Kni ght Major J . B . Hebbert , as * D . Prov . G . C ; Sir Knight Major Machen , 1 st Captain ; and Sir Knight Lvons Wright , 2 nd Captain ; Revd . W . B . Smith , Prelate ; E . Jones , Treas . ; BH . Foster , Registrar ; II . Weiss , Ex . ; C . B . Lewis ; Capt . Lines ; Thomas Partrid

ge , S . Bearer ; J . Astley , Herald ; G . S . Phillips , Organist , & c , & c . ; W . Heeley , Equerry . After the closing of the Prov . Grand Conclave , a meeting of the Howe Encampment was held , at which Sir Knight Weiss was installed as E . C . for the next year , the ceremony of installation being performed by P . E . C . Sir Knight Hebbert . At the Howe banquet , subsequently held , the Grand Chancellor and other members of the Prov . Grand Conclave , were entertained as visitors .