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( No . G 80 ) , Prov . G . D . C ; Bro . Bentham , P . M . ( No . 593 ) , Prov . G . O . ; Bro . Hastie , ( No . G 80 ) , Prov . G . S . B . Bros . Birclfor , Prince , Laslmiar , Copcman , Curriitliei's and A veline , Prov . G . Stewards . After the transaction of some ordinary business , the Prov . G . Lodge AVUS closed in clue form and perfect harmony . The Brethren , to the number of fifty , afterwards assembled together in the large Banqueting Room , where Bro . Bean set before them

a most excellent repast . The cloth removed , the R . AV . Bro . Dobio gave with usual honours " The Queen ancl the Craft , " ivhich was drank with enthusiasm . The Prov . ( i . M . saicl , that next to the Queen , Freemasons owed allegiance to the R . Hon . Bro . the Earl of' Zetland , the Grand Master of the Order , who had for fifteen years presided over them . He hacl known the Grand Master since he was 21 years of age , ancl a kinder man never existed . He had ruled the Grand Loclge with urbanity ancl kindnessand he trusted

, that the noble Lord might continue Grand Master as long as the G . A . 0- T . U . should preserve his life . Bro . Francis P . Prov . D . G . M . gave the next toast— " The health of Lord Panmure , I ) . G . M-, and the rest of the Grand Officers , past and present / ' observing that the M . could not have chosen better Officers than the present . The Prov . G . M . stated lie had knoivn the Earl of Zetland since he was 21 years of age ; but he ( Bro . Francis ) had known Lord Panmure since he was 14 : they were at

, school together , ancl a better boy could not be found , and he was pleased to say , Lord Pauinure hacl , in after life , fully sustained the promise of his boyhood . He Avas also gratified to find his friend and child in Masonry , their D . Prov . G . Master hacl been selected to hold office in the Grand Lodge , and he therefore gave the toast coupling it with the name of Bro . Harcourt , the As . G . D . C . of Ceremonies . Bro . Harcourt , G . D . C . said , it was quite needless to make any

remarks with reference to Lord Pa-nmnro , his works were well known to all ; with respect to the Grand Officers he was but himself a- young member of the body , but from what he hacl seen , justice , love of truth , and an anxious desire to do good pervaded the breast of every member of Grand Lodge . The D . Prov . G . M . then rose and saicl , another year hacl passed away , ancl they again met under the same banner . The G . A . O . I . U . had left those they loved and those they were anxious to pay homage to amongst them . He could , without hesitation , say , if the members of one society more than another were desirous to pay deference to worth they would be found in Freemasonry . As I

a general rule , " Good government made good stibjects , " and they were sufficiently good to love the Government they ii * ere under . Bro . Dobie had presided over the Province many years , and each year increased the love ancl esteem in which he was held . Bro . Harcourt concluded by saying , " I see you have filled bumpers , and I call upon you to devote them to the health of the R . AV . Prov . Grand Muster . " ( Cheers ) . The Prov . Grand Master said ifc afforded him great satisfaction

to find himself so favourably received . His position as Pro . Grand Master was a complete hod of roses , and ifc was a pleasant duty to preside over the Province of Surrey . It was gratifying to be able to say to his Brother Prov . Grand Masters that for the ten years he hacl been connected ivith the Province of Surrey he hacl never had a complaint made to him , or been called upon to exert his authority . He concluded by stating that if it pleased the Grand Master to continue him in officeancl the Brethren of the Province would ive

, g him the same support as hitherto , he should have great pleasure in ending his days as tlieir Prov . Grand Master . The Prov . G . M . then gave " The Deputy Gt , Master and the rest of tbe Prov . G . Ollicers , " which was responded to by Bro . Harcourt , A . G . D . C ., who observed that they had that evening amongst them an old and esteemed Mason , who for many years took the office he ( Bro . Harcourt ) then filled ; and to that worthy and distinguished brother he owed a debt of gratitude for having

initiated him into Masonry . He referred to Bro . George Francis , whose health , with that of the rest of the Past Grand Officers , be proposed . Bro . Francis , P . D . Prov . G . M ., replied in a few word . ' , and Bro . Moates , the S . Prov . G . W ., proposed " The Alsitors " which was responded to by Bro . Cave . The Prov . G . Master then gave " The Alasonie Charities , " ancl in connection with them coupled the name of Bro . Crew , ivho , ivith

his accustomed eloquence , set forth the claims and merits of those admirable institutions . The Prov . G . M . next gave "The health of Bro . Bailey , AV . M . of the East Surrey Lodge , " and saicl he and all were delighted with their reception at Croydon . Some Prov . G . Masters ware ' ot' opinion that the Provincial meetings should always be held in one place ; but he thought- that ifc added to the sociability that ought to prevail amongst them , to hold their meetings in the different towns where Lodges existed . Bro . Bailey replied . The D . Prov . G . M . then crave the toast of the W . Masters

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ancl Brethren of the other Lodges in the Province , coupling with it the name of Bro . Lyons , W . M . of the St . George ' s Loclge , and remarked that lie was much pleased to see the AV . M . of each Lodge in the Province present . The toast having been responded to , Bro . George Francis proposed the Prov . G . Sec , ancl referred to the admirable manner in ivhich the duties of that important office were discharged by Bro . Greenwood . This compliment having been acknowledged

, The Tyler ' s toast ivomid up a very delightful day . The proceedings wero enlivened b y the vocal abilities of some of the Brethren . SUSSEX . AEUXDEI . —Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love ( No . 64 ) . —The installation of Bro . John Wilson , P . M ., and AV . M ., elect , of this

Loclge , took place on Tuesday , the 17 th instant . The Lodge ivasopened at two o ' clock , at the Town Hall , and the usual ceremonies having been performed , ancl the newly-elected officers invested , the brethren , at five o'clock , partook of a banquet , at the Norfolk Hotel . The host , Mr . Garwood , catering . The AV . M . presided , supported by Bro . Hart , S . AV ., Bro . J . Farmer ( Brighton ) , J . AV ., and the whole of his officers ; Pro . Elliott , ( W . M ., No . 45 Chichester ) , and the following visiting brethren from Brighton : —Bros .

Pocock , P . G . S . B . & Prov . G . Secretary , AVood , P . Prov . G . AV . ( W . M . Xo . 27 ) , Tatham ( W . M . 338 ) , Freeman ( W . M . 394 ) , McGee ( P . M-338 ) , Booty , J . Fnbinn and Chittenden ( 338 ) , Challen and Curtis ( 394 ) . The AV . M . mosfc ably fulfilled his duty , and expressed his gratification at witnessing the continued prosperity of the Lodge , ivhich he attributed mainly to the kind assistance of Bro . Pocock ( the late Secretary ) , and the visiting brethren from Brighton , several of whom had taken office , and now only retired when they were

convinced that the Lodge could be worked by its resident members . Bro . Pocock having been entrusted with the gavel , in eulogistic terms proposed the health of the AV . M ., alluding to his advanced age ( upwards of 80 ) , the zeal ever evinced by him in the cause of Freemasonry , and his exertions in successfully resiisifcafcing the Loclge , after a lapse of nearly a quarter of a century . The AV . M , feelingly responded , and gave "The officers" and "The visitors . " A particularly pleasant evening was spent , and the Brighton brethren returned home by a special train .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

ENOCH' CHAPTEB ( No . 11 ) . —This Chapter met on Tuesday , July 17 th , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Bro . Manby , of the Fitzroy Lodge , ancl Bro . Rope , of the Lodge of Peace and Harmony , ivere exalted to this supreme degree . It being the clay of Election , Comp . Lewis Solomon was chosen Z . ; Comp . G . Gurton , H . ; Comp . Sewell , ( AV . M . of the Enoch Loclge ) , J . ; Comp . P . Matthews , S . E ., and Comp . AVatson , S . N . The Chapter was visited by Comp . Norman , of the Mount- Sinai Cliapter .

HuXTsnii , SoiiEESETsniEE . — Jehosophal Chapter ( 367 ) . —A Convocation of this Chapter was held afc the Highbridge Inn , on Friday the 13 th inst .: it was presided over by Comps . J . J . Evans , P . Z ., of Bristol , assisted by Comps . Linstone and Boivden . There were also present Comps . Broderip , P . Z . ; H . Bridge , G . St . B ., P . Z . ; J . B . Saunders , A . Bailey , Ferrari ! , & c . Bros . G . Pollard , Hennett , Else , E . Phillips , Greenhil ] , Swan , Barnett , R . Hawkins , and Woodward were exalted ; the ceremony being mosfc impressively

performed , to the satisfaction of the various Comps . present . The officers for the next year were then appointed as Under Comps ,, Chas . Hutton Gregory , M . E . Z . ; Harwood , II . ; T . Allen , J . ; J . Duke , E . ; T . Graham , N . ; J . B . Saunders , P . Soj . ; Greenhill ancl A . Phillips , A . Soj . ; all of whom have the credit of being good-working Masons . At the conclusion of the business the Comps . adjourned to banquet , which was much enhanced by a present of claret and champagne from the M . E . Z ., and a most pleasant evening was spent The Cliapter has got a good start , and ifc is hoped will maintain its position .

America.

AMERICA .

KNIGHTS-TEMPLAR . Tin ; Grand Commandery of Knights-Templar and appendant orders of the State of Kentucky , held their thirteenth Animal Conclave at tlieir Asylum in the city of Lexington , on the 7 th ult . The Officers for the ensuing year are—R . E . Sir Henry R . Orr , of Paris , G . Com . ; A . K . Sir Frank Tryon , of Louisville , 1 ) . G . Com . ; E . Sir William C . Mimger , ol Louisville , CI . Gen . ; li . SirL . C Steadman , of Georgetown , G . Capt . Gen . ; Rev . Sir AVilliam H .. Forsyth , of Harrison county , G . Prelate ; Sir George C . Bain , of