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Provincial.

K . T ., M . AV . G . M . of England and K . W . P . G . M . of this Province , on the throne , supported by Bros . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., 57 , D . Prov . G . M . ; Robert H . Bower , 660 , Prov . S . G . W . ; George Smurthwaite , 123 , P . Prov . J . G . AV ., as Prov . J . G . AA . ; tho Rev . James Davidson , M . A ., 1 , 040 , Prov . G . Chap . ; Pochard Welsh Hollon , 236 , Prov . G . Treas . ; William Lawton , 236 , Prov . G . Reg . ; Michael Charles Peck , 250 , Prov . G . Sec . ; Thomas Carter , 630 , Prov . S . G . D . ; John Teale , 123 , Prov .

J . G . D . ; Thomas Cooper , 236 , Prov . G . Sup . of Works ; Thomas Thompson , 123 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Thomas Hewson , 57 , P . Prov . G . S . B ., as Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Thomas Camidge , 236 , Prov . G . Org . ; John Booker , 236 , Prov . G . Purs . ; and William Johnson , 57 , Prov . G . Tyler . The Provincial Grand Stewards present were Bros . Matthew Cooper , 236 ,- AY . AV . Batty , 250 ; Win . E . Dixon , 294 ; Thomas N " . Marwood , 312 ; WmWeatherill 543 JnoCBulman 561 and Past

. , ; . . , ; many Provincial Grand Officers , and the AA orshipful Masters , Past Masters , and Wardens , of the various lodges in the Province . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Victor A . AVilliamson , P . J . G . W . ; of England ; F . Binckes , P . M ., Sec . Royal Masonic Boys ' School , & c . The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in ample form , and with solemn prayer , the Prov . G . Sec . read the

minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge held-at Scarborough , on the 4 tl \ October , 1865 , which were confirmed , as were also the by-laws of the Provincial Grand Fund of Benevolence . A letter was read from Bro . Henry Pearson , Prov . J . G . W . ^ expressing his regret at not being « ble to be present . The Prov . G . Treas . then read his annual financial report , showing a balance of £ 27 9 s . Id . in favour of the Provincial Grand Lodge , which , having been audited by the Masters of

the Humber and Lennox Lodges and found correct , was unanimously adopted . The Prov . G . Sec . then read the report of the Committee of Benevolence , recommending a grant of £ 10 to the widow of the late Bro . Drifnll , of the Humber Lodge ( No . 57 ) , which was also adopted . The annual returns and payments were then made by the various lodges in the Province , all of which were represented . Previous to the appointment of the Prov . Grand Officers , the

Prov . Grand Master expressed his regret at the loss which the Craft had sustained by the removal from the Province of the late esteemed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Marwood . His Lordship then appointed the following brethren as Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year , with the exception of Bro . R . W . Hollon , the Prov . Treas ., who was re-elected by the Provincial Grand Lodge : —Bros . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., 57 , D . ' Prov . G . M . ; Robert H . Bower , 660 , Prov . S . G . AV . ;

John Stevenson , 312 , Prov . J . G . AV . ; the Rev . Jas . Davidson , M . A ., 1 , 040 , Prov . G . Chap . ; Richard AVelsh Hollon , 236 , Prov . G . Treas . ; AVilliam Lawton , 236 , Prov . G . Reg . ; Michael Charles Peck , 250 , Prov . G . Sec ; Martin Kemp , 57 , Prov . S . G . D . ; Richard Coatcs , 602 , Prov . J . G . D .,- Robert C . M . Cooke , 543 , Prov . G . Sup . of AVovks ; James C . Miller , 312 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; John Galloway , 561 , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Richard Bradley , 312 , Prov . G . Org . ; John

Booker , 236 , Prov . G . Purs . ; and William Johnson , 57 , Prov . G . Tyler . Six Provincial Grand Stewards to be nominated by the following lodges , viz ., the St . Germain's , North York , St . Cuthberth ' s , Royal , Camalodunum , and Londesborough . The Prov . G . R . gave notice of his intention to move , at the next Provincial Grand Lodge , "That the subscription of tn-o guineas hitherto paid annually to each of the three Masonic

Charities , be increased to ten guineas each . " The Prov . G . Treas . also gave notice of his intention to move " That a donation of £ 100 be voted to the Masonic Boys' School , and £ 100 to the Masonic Girls' School . " Bro . Smurthwaite , P . Prov . J . G . W ., gave notice of Ins intention to move , as an amendment , " That £ 50 bo voted to the Boys' School , and £ 50 to the Girls' School . "

The R . W . Prov . G . M . expressed his gratification at seeing so numerous an assemblage of tho brethren . He was happy to find that all the lodges in the province were represented , and that during the past year there had been no complaints nor dissensions . Thero were now above a thousand subscribing members in the province . His Lordship stated that he believed much good had been effected by means of a circular which lie had directed to be sent to the various lodges throughout the country , calling the attention of the AVorshipful Masters the necessity of great circumspection iu the admission of

Provincial.

candidates . Having received an invitation from the Lion Lodge , at AA'hitby , his Lordship stated his intention of holding the next Provincial Grand Lodge at that place , when he trusted the brethren would assemble in as large numbers as at present . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form , and with solemn prayer . The annual banquet , at which the E , AV . Prov . G . M . presided ,

was held the same evening in the assembly rooms , which were most tastefully decorated for the occasion . Upwards of two hundred brethren dined , and the whole arrangements gave the greatest satisfaction .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON CITABIEE ( NO . 73 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was holden on Thursday , the ] 1 th inst ., at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-strect , Southwark . Comps . F . Walters , M . E . Z . ; J . AV . Halsey , as H . ; T . Wescombe , as J . ; opened the chapter . The companions were then admitted . Comp . E . N . Levy , H ., took his chair , and Comp . A . Avery , X , took his position in the chapter . The minutes of the previous

convocation were rend and unanimously confirmed . The following companions honoured the chapter by being their visitors , viz .: Comps . AV . Watson , P . Z . ; J . AV . Halsey , H . elect ; T . AA escombe , J . ; J . Lightfoot , and others . One companion was proposed as a joining member . The convocation was duly closed until Thursday , January 31 st , 1 S 67 . The usual good banquet then followed . The routine toasts were given and received . Comp . AV . AVatson , P . Z ., responded for the visitors ; Comps . Dr . Dixon , P . Z ., and C . A . Cottebrune , for the P . Z . ' s of the chapter .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

CHANNEL ISLANDS . JERSEY . —Ccesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Monday , the 8 th inst ., which was the day of the first annual festival since its formation in April , 1865 . The chair was taken and business commenced at a quarter to seven o ' clock , by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , AV . M ., who had , for the purpose , come from Guernsey , where lie now resides . The minutes having been read and confirmed , on

the proposition of the AV . M ., seconded by Bro . P . AV . Benham , J . AV ., alterations were made in two of the by-laws , consequent on changes of arrangement recently made by the Grand Lodge . Six candidates for advancement , already ballotted for , were expected , since all had promised to be present , but none made their appearance . The installation ceremony was therefore proceeded with by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , the retiring AV . M ., assisted by Bros . GrimmondDr . Bloodand HastingsP . M- 's of the

, , , Justice Mark Lodge , under Irish registry , WIIG are also honorary members of the Cesarean Lodge . After the customary preliminary formalities , the brethren were requested to retire , aud a board of P . M . ' s was formed , in whose presence Bro . Benham was duly installed in the chair of Adoniram . On the re-admission of the brethren , the usual proclamation , procession , and salutation took place . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed

tho following as his officers : —Bros . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M . ; J . Durell , S / W . ; C . Le Sueur , J . W . ; Long , M . O . ; Leat , S . O . ; Pixley , J . O . ; Oatley , S . D . ; Binet , J . D . ; Pugsley , Sec . ; Adams , Keg . ; Le Quesne , Treas . ; Schmitt , I . G . and Dir . of Cers . ; Abel , Tyler . The ceremony concluded with addresses to the different officers and the brethren generally , delivered by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . The Secretary read the balance-sheet of the Treasurer , who

was unavoidably absent . From this there appeared to bo a deficit of a few pounds , which would be more than met by dues still owing to the lodge , and , m- reover , in future years there will not bo tho same drain on the funds as was required at the outset . The AA . M . then requested the attention of tho brethren to the following address from Bro . Dr . Hopkins on his retirement from the first chair . " Brethren , —Though I have now for some time ceased to be a resident here , I have come among you once more for a few

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HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY IN CORNWALL. Article 1
EARS OF WHEAT FROM A CORNUCOPIA. Article 3
FREEMASONRY IN THE UNITED STATES. Article 4
THE NEMESIS: A TALE OF THE DAYS OF TRAJAN. Article 6
FREEMASONRY. Article 7
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 9
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 9
LOST VOTES. Article 10
GEMS FROM BRO. LAWRENCE STERNE. Article 11
Untitled Article 12
MASONIC MEMS. Article 12
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. Article 12
METROPOLITAN. Article 13
PROVINCIAL. Article 14
ROYAL ARCH. Article 16
MARK MASONRY. Article 16
RED CROSS KNIGHTS. Article 18
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 18
REVIEWS. Article 19
THE WEEK. Article 19
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

K . T ., M . AV . G . M . of England and K . W . P . G . M . of this Province , on the throne , supported by Bros . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., 57 , D . Prov . G . M . ; Robert H . Bower , 660 , Prov . S . G . W . ; George Smurthwaite , 123 , P . Prov . J . G . AV ., as Prov . J . G . AA . ; tho Rev . James Davidson , M . A ., 1 , 040 , Prov . G . Chap . ; Pochard Welsh Hollon , 236 , Prov . G . Treas . ; William Lawton , 236 , Prov . G . Reg . ; Michael Charles Peck , 250 , Prov . G . Sec . ; Thomas Carter , 630 , Prov . S . G . D . ; John Teale , 123 , Prov .

J . G . D . ; Thomas Cooper , 236 , Prov . G . Sup . of Works ; Thomas Thompson , 123 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Thomas Hewson , 57 , P . Prov . G . S . B ., as Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Thomas Camidge , 236 , Prov . G . Org . ; John Booker , 236 , Prov . G . Purs . ; and William Johnson , 57 , Prov . G . Tyler . The Provincial Grand Stewards present were Bros . Matthew Cooper , 236 ,- AY . AV . Batty , 250 ; Win . E . Dixon , 294 ; Thomas N " . Marwood , 312 ; WmWeatherill 543 JnoCBulman 561 and Past

. , ; . . , ; many Provincial Grand Officers , and the AA orshipful Masters , Past Masters , and Wardens , of the various lodges in the Province . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Victor A . AVilliamson , P . J . G . W . ; of England ; F . Binckes , P . M ., Sec . Royal Masonic Boys ' School , & c . The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in ample form , and with solemn prayer , the Prov . G . Sec . read the

minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge held-at Scarborough , on the 4 tl \ October , 1865 , which were confirmed , as were also the by-laws of the Provincial Grand Fund of Benevolence . A letter was read from Bro . Henry Pearson , Prov . J . G . W . ^ expressing his regret at not being « ble to be present . The Prov . G . Treas . then read his annual financial report , showing a balance of £ 27 9 s . Id . in favour of the Provincial Grand Lodge , which , having been audited by the Masters of

the Humber and Lennox Lodges and found correct , was unanimously adopted . The Prov . G . Sec . then read the report of the Committee of Benevolence , recommending a grant of £ 10 to the widow of the late Bro . Drifnll , of the Humber Lodge ( No . 57 ) , which was also adopted . The annual returns and payments were then made by the various lodges in the Province , all of which were represented . Previous to the appointment of the Prov . Grand Officers , the

Prov . Grand Master expressed his regret at the loss which the Craft had sustained by the removal from the Province of the late esteemed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Marwood . His Lordship then appointed the following brethren as Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year , with the exception of Bro . R . W . Hollon , the Prov . Treas ., who was re-elected by the Provincial Grand Lodge : —Bros . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., 57 , D . ' Prov . G . M . ; Robert H . Bower , 660 , Prov . S . G . AV . ;

John Stevenson , 312 , Prov . J . G . AV . ; the Rev . Jas . Davidson , M . A ., 1 , 040 , Prov . G . Chap . ; Richard AVelsh Hollon , 236 , Prov . G . Treas . ; AVilliam Lawton , 236 , Prov . G . Reg . ; Michael Charles Peck , 250 , Prov . G . Sec ; Martin Kemp , 57 , Prov . S . G . D . ; Richard Coatcs , 602 , Prov . J . G . D .,- Robert C . M . Cooke , 543 , Prov . G . Sup . of AVovks ; James C . Miller , 312 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; John Galloway , 561 , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Richard Bradley , 312 , Prov . G . Org . ; John

Booker , 236 , Prov . G . Purs . ; and William Johnson , 57 , Prov . G . Tyler . Six Provincial Grand Stewards to be nominated by the following lodges , viz ., the St . Germain's , North York , St . Cuthberth ' s , Royal , Camalodunum , and Londesborough . The Prov . G . R . gave notice of his intention to move , at the next Provincial Grand Lodge , "That the subscription of tn-o guineas hitherto paid annually to each of the three Masonic

Charities , be increased to ten guineas each . " The Prov . G . Treas . also gave notice of his intention to move " That a donation of £ 100 be voted to the Masonic Boys' School , and £ 100 to the Masonic Girls' School . " Bro . Smurthwaite , P . Prov . J . G . W ., gave notice of Ins intention to move , as an amendment , " That £ 50 bo voted to the Boys' School , and £ 50 to the Girls' School . "

The R . W . Prov . G . M . expressed his gratification at seeing so numerous an assemblage of tho brethren . He was happy to find that all the lodges in the province were represented , and that during the past year there had been no complaints nor dissensions . Thero were now above a thousand subscribing members in the province . His Lordship stated that he believed much good had been effected by means of a circular which lie had directed to be sent to the various lodges throughout the country , calling the attention of the AVorshipful Masters the necessity of great circumspection iu the admission of

Provincial.

candidates . Having received an invitation from the Lion Lodge , at AA'hitby , his Lordship stated his intention of holding the next Provincial Grand Lodge at that place , when he trusted the brethren would assemble in as large numbers as at present . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form , and with solemn prayer . The annual banquet , at which the E , AV . Prov . G . M . presided ,

was held the same evening in the assembly rooms , which were most tastefully decorated for the occasion . Upwards of two hundred brethren dined , and the whole arrangements gave the greatest satisfaction .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON CITABIEE ( NO . 73 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was holden on Thursday , the ] 1 th inst ., at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-strect , Southwark . Comps . F . Walters , M . E . Z . ; J . AV . Halsey , as H . ; T . Wescombe , as J . ; opened the chapter . The companions were then admitted . Comp . E . N . Levy , H ., took his chair , and Comp . A . Avery , X , took his position in the chapter . The minutes of the previous

convocation were rend and unanimously confirmed . The following companions honoured the chapter by being their visitors , viz .: Comps . AV . Watson , P . Z . ; J . AV . Halsey , H . elect ; T . AA escombe , J . ; J . Lightfoot , and others . One companion was proposed as a joining member . The convocation was duly closed until Thursday , January 31 st , 1 S 67 . The usual good banquet then followed . The routine toasts were given and received . Comp . AV . AVatson , P . Z ., responded for the visitors ; Comps . Dr . Dixon , P . Z ., and C . A . Cottebrune , for the P . Z . ' s of the chapter .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

CHANNEL ISLANDS . JERSEY . —Ccesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Monday , the 8 th inst ., which was the day of the first annual festival since its formation in April , 1865 . The chair was taken and business commenced at a quarter to seven o ' clock , by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , AV . M ., who had , for the purpose , come from Guernsey , where lie now resides . The minutes having been read and confirmed , on

the proposition of the AV . M ., seconded by Bro . P . AV . Benham , J . AV ., alterations were made in two of the by-laws , consequent on changes of arrangement recently made by the Grand Lodge . Six candidates for advancement , already ballotted for , were expected , since all had promised to be present , but none made their appearance . The installation ceremony was therefore proceeded with by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , the retiring AV . M ., assisted by Bros . GrimmondDr . Bloodand HastingsP . M- 's of the

, , , Justice Mark Lodge , under Irish registry , WIIG are also honorary members of the Cesarean Lodge . After the customary preliminary formalities , the brethren were requested to retire , aud a board of P . M . ' s was formed , in whose presence Bro . Benham was duly installed in the chair of Adoniram . On the re-admission of the brethren , the usual proclamation , procession , and salutation took place . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed

tho following as his officers : —Bros . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M . ; J . Durell , S / W . ; C . Le Sueur , J . W . ; Long , M . O . ; Leat , S . O . ; Pixley , J . O . ; Oatley , S . D . ; Binet , J . D . ; Pugsley , Sec . ; Adams , Keg . ; Le Quesne , Treas . ; Schmitt , I . G . and Dir . of Cers . ; Abel , Tyler . The ceremony concluded with addresses to the different officers and the brethren generally , delivered by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . The Secretary read the balance-sheet of the Treasurer , who

was unavoidably absent . From this there appeared to bo a deficit of a few pounds , which would be more than met by dues still owing to the lodge , and , m- reover , in future years there will not bo tho same drain on the funds as was required at the outset . The AA . M . then requested the attention of tho brethren to the following address from Bro . Dr . Hopkins on his retirement from the first chair . " Brethren , —Though I have now for some time ceased to be a resident here , I have come among you once more for a few

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