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Supreme Grand Chapter.
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .
The following is the business so be transacted at the Quarterly Convocation on Wednesday next , the 7 th inst .: The regulations for the government of the Supreme Grand Chapter during the time of public business , to be
read . The minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation to be read for information . Installation of Principals , and Appointment and Investiture of Officers for the ensuing year . THE REI ' ORT OV THE COMMITTEE OE GENERAL
PURPOSES . TO the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England . The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that thev have examined the accounts from the iGth January to
the 15 th April , 1 SS 4 , both inclusive , which they find to be as follows : To Balance , Grand Chapter £ 1246 7 7 „ „ Unappropriated Account ... 209 7 4 „ Subsequent Receipts 429 5 G
£ 1885 o s By Disbursements during the Quarter ... £ 221 S 4 „ Balance 145 s s 9 „ Unappropriated Account 205 3 4
£ iSS 5 o 5 Which balances are in the Bank of England , Western Branch . The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following petitions : 1 st . From Comps . Thomas Samuel Curteis , as Z . ; William Henry Cronkas II . Adam Youngas J . and
, ; , ; six others for a chapter to be attached to the Knole Lodge , No . 1414 , Sevenoaks , to be called the Knole Chapter , and to meet at the Old Assembly Rooms , London-road , Sevenoaks , in the county of Kent . 2 nd . From Comps . Thomas Forrester , as Z . ; Robert Irving , as II . ; Joseph Malcolm Kerr , as J . ; and seven nlhers fnr a rlianrpr tn be attached to the Ellcsmere Lodge ,
No . 730 , Chorley , to be called the Earl of Lathom Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hal ) , Chorley , Lancashire ( Western Division ) . 3 rd . From Comps . Joseph Clever , as Z . ; Louis Hirsch , as II . ; Robert Bcrridge , as J . ; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Amity Lodge , No . 171 , Greenwich , to be called the Amity Chapter , and to meet at the City T erot London
minus Hotel , L . annon-strcet , in the i-ity . 4 th . From Comps . Robert Ncndick Banks , as Z . ; Wm . Masters , as II . ; Thomas Emmott Skidmorc , as I . ; and eight others for a chapter to be attached to the Sincerity lvodgc , No . 42 S , Notthwich , to be called the Sincerity Chapter , and to meet at the Angel Hotel , Northwich , in the county of Chester . eth . From Comns . Bcniamin Lamb Wells , as Z . ; Thos . Sth . From L . omps . uenjamin Lamo wensas c ; j nos .
, Wells , as II . ; George Lawrence Shackles , as J . ; and seven others for a chapter to be attached to the Alexandra Lodge , No . 1511 , Hornsea , to be called the Alexandra Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , in the East Riding of the county of York . Gth . From Comps . John James Meakin , as Z . j James Sudren , as H . ; VVtn . Dumvillc , as J . ; and six others for a chanter to be attached to the Lodge of Harmony , No .
935 , Salford , to be called the Starkie Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Adelphi-strcct , Salford , Lancashire ( Eastern Division . ) 7 th . From Comps . John HenwoodThomas , as Z . ; Henry Massey , as 11 . j Thomas Minstrel ) , as J . ; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Gallery Lodge , No . IOSS , Brixton , to be called the Gallery Chapter , and to
meet at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton . Sth . From Comps . Stephen Barton . VVilson , as Z . ; Chas . Helton , as II . ; Frederick Binckes , as J ., and seven others for a chapter to be attached to the Royal Naval Lodge , No . 59 , London , to be called the Royal Naval Chapter , and to meet at Freemasons' Hall , London . The foregoing petitions being in all respects regular , the
Committee recommend that tne prayers inereot ue respectively granted . .... ., The Committee have also received a petition from the Principals and members of the Royal Albert Chapter , No . 907 , London , praying for a charter of conlirmation , the original being lost . The Committee recommend that a charter of confirmation for this chapter be granted . _
A complaint have been received from the Grand Superintendent of Northumberland against Comp . Paul Smith , P . Z . 24 , Ncwcastlc-on-Tync , for having wilfully disregarded a sentence of suspension passed on him by the said Grand Superintendent , in having attended a meeting of his Royal Arch Chapter after receipt of such sentence , the Committee have summoned Comp . Paul
Smith , to attend Grand Chapter on the 7 th May , to answer to the charge . An appeal from the said Comp . Paul Smith , V . L . 24 , against the said sentence of suspension having also been received , the Committee recommend that Grand Chapter do not hear it until Comp . Paul Smith makes due submission to the Grand Superintendent of his province for the contempt of his authority .
The Committee beg to report that there now _ stands to the credit of Grand Chapter , invested in the £ 3 per cent . Consols , a sum of £ 3200 and in the Bank of England , Western Branch , a balance of £ 1458 Ss gd . ; and they recommend , as no immediate claim is likely to be made on ? he funds of Grand Chapter beyond the ordinary current expenses , that the following grants be made to each of the to tncir
M . 'sonic Chanties , and the amounts paid respective Trustees , viz .: ¦ r ' X ) . ~ . Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ... i . 5 ° o The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ... 500 The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows ... 50 , 0 The Committee further recommend that a sum of X 500 be expended on an organ to be presented by Grand
Chapter to Grand Lodge—to replace that destroyed in the recent fire at Freemasons' Hall , ( Signed ) J CREATON , P . Pr . G . Soj ., President . Freemasons' Hall , W . C , 16 th April , 18 S 4 . Election of the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing twelve months .
Supreme Grand Chapter.
In consequence of the much lamented death of Ills Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , K . G ., Third Grand Principal , Grand Superintendent of Oxfordshire , it has been ordered that the Grand Chapter and all subordinate chapters be placed in Masonic mourning for the space of three months from the 4 th April ..
The mourning to be worn by companions individually to be as follows : Grand Officers , Present and Past , and Principals and Past Principals of private chapters — Three rosettes of black crape on the badges and one at the point of the chain or collar just above the jewel ; other companions—Three black crape rosettes on badge .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SUSSEX .
The annual meeting of the Royal Arch Masons of this province was held in the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Monday afternoon , the 30 th ult . The Grand Superintendent , M . E . Comp . Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Hart ., M . P ., presided , and there was a good attendance from the various chapters in the province . Tkn f . D < vn ^ nnirnivTirviiirvr fpolino-Iv alluded in the
death of the Duke of Albany , and remarked that he had not convened a special meeting to express their regret , as he had himself , accompanied by his Dep . Prov . G . M ., represented the province at the Grand Lodge recently held when the subject was considered . It was however , resolved "That this Provincial Grand Chapter records upon its minutes its deep regret upon the decease of his Royal
Highness Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , Grand J . of the Grand Chapter of England , Grand Superintendent of Oxfordshire , K . G ., & c , whose early death is a loss not only to the nation at large , but to Freemasonry in particular . " Appointments of Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year were made as follows : Comp . J . II . Scott Prov . G . M . „ II . M . Davey Prov . G . J . . . V . P . Freeman Prov . G . S . E .
,, G . de Paris Prov . G . S . N . „ VV . Smith Prov . G . Soj . „ C . Sandeman Prov . 1 st A . S . „ A . J . flawkcs Prov . 2 nd A . S . „ I . Harrison Prov . G . Std . Br . Watts Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ G . Ford Prov . G . Reg . „ R . Crosskcy Prov . G . Treas . „ \ V . H . Gibbson and S . R . Lcgg Prov . G . Stwds .
„ A . King Prov . G . Org . The chapter being closed , the companions assembled at a banquet , when the various toasts were pleasantly interspersed by songs sung by Madame Adelaide Paget and Miss Frances llipwcll , under the direction of Comp . A . King , who gave the pianoforte accompaniments with his usual efficiency .
Peterborough Cathedral.
PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL .
The ancient city of Peterborough will be the scene of a grand gathering on Wednesday next , on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of the new tower of the Cathedral with full Masonic ceremonies . This important duty was to have been undertaken by his Royal Highness the Grand Master , but the sudden and unexpected death of
the Duke of Albany has intervened to prevent the Prince from attending in person and his Royal Highness will be represented by the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , on whom the task of laying the stone will accordingly devolve . The Grand Officers will , as a matter of course be present , and in addition his Grace the Dukeof Manchester , as Prov . Grand Master of Norths and Hants , has issued
his commands for holding the annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge , which will consequently take place in the Fitzwilliam Hall , Park-road , Peterborough , under the banner of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 442 . It may be anticipated a very large gathering both of Masons and non-Masons will be present in order to witness so raic and interesting a ceremony , and we trust for the sake of all
concerned that the weather will be bright and sunshiny . VVe append the programme of the proceedings which will take place on the occasion : — The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , by desire of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , will lay the chief corner stone of the central tower of Peterborough Cathedral with Masonic honours , in
the Prince ' s name , on Wednesday , the 7 th May , 1 SS 4 . The members of the Grand Lodge and the various provincial lodges will assemble at the Fitzwilliam Hall , from which place the Masonic procession will start to the Cathedral preceded by the band of the Coldstream Guards . The Mayor and Corporation will assemble at the Town Hall , and will join the Masonic procession on the
Marketplace . The Dean and Canons and the Restoration Committee will meet the procession at the entrance to the precincts . Persons having tickets for the Cathedral must take their places before 12 o ' clock , at which time the doors will be closed . _ Provision has been made for admission to the platforms within the Cathedral of the original subscribers to the
Restoration Fund . Ihe Restoration Committee are prepared to issue the tickets undisposed of to subscribers of half-a-crown or upwards to the Restoration Fund . These tickets can be obtained on application to the Secretaries or the following booksellers : Mr . G . C . Caster , Marketplace , Peterborough ; Messrs . Stanton and Son , Northampton ; Mr . S . Clarke , 5 , Gallowtree Gate , Leicester ; or
at the Chapter Ofiice , Minster Close , Peterborough . The nave will be thrown open without payment , but no one will be admitted to the Cathedral after 12 o ' clock . Upon the conclusion of the ceremony the procession will return to the field adjoining the Fitzwilliam Hall , where a public luncheon will be provided , to which ladies are invited .
1 ickets , including dessert but exclusive of wine , 5 s . each , may be obtained on application , to Dr . Cane , Precincts , Peterborough , to the Secretaries , or at the Booksellers mentioned above . The band of the Coldstream Guards will play a selection of music during the luncheon . Special arrangements have been made with the different Railway Companies , for particulars of which see the Companies' Time Bills .
The Masonic Exhibition At York.
THE MASONIC EXHIBITION AT YORK .
Bv BRO . T . B . WIIVTEIIEAU . ( Continued from page 1 S 0 . ) Bro . James Newton , of Bolton , who is one of our best known collectors of Masonic medals and a contributor to the columns of the Masonic press , sent a very interesting selection of specimens from his cabinet . Amongst these
were a series of Masonic copper tokens of the end of last century , many of them rare . This series , with those of the same class exhibited in Bro . Cumberland ' s collection , formed a remarkable set . Most of them are described in Marvin s work . There was also a specimen of the -Mark token in bronze which I believe is presented to each candidate advanced in the Bristol Mark Lodgeand was designed
, by Bro . Capt . Irwin . It is a very appropriately wrought design , having on one side the triangle enclosing a keystone with the Mark letters , and the word in Mark cypher the whole surrounded by a serpent ; the reverse bearing the mallet and chisel crossed , and in a circle , " Son of Man , mark well , " and the date of the candidate ' s advancement . The following medals , all described by Marvin , were also
exhibited by Bro . Newton . ( 11 . ) Bronze medal of Lodge De Saint Charles du Triomphc de la Parfaite I larmonic de St . Alexandre d'Eccosse , "Qurcritc ct invenies . " On the obverse the All Seeing Eye in a radaint sun ; on a scroll "Lumen de Luminc . " ( 12 . ) Bronze medal struck at New York in 1 S 77 , in honour of the Olive Branch Lodge , No . 39 , which was chartered in 1 S 13 . ( n . ) Bronze
medallet , obv ., cquare and compasses in a circle of dots , outside of which is " Herculano Afrc ; " rev ., bust of Liberty , wearing an Indian headdress of feathers ; on band of coronet , "Libertad ; " supposed to have been struck for a Cuban Lodge . ( 14 . ) A handsome bronze medal bearing on obverse the bust of George Washington , with legend " Talem fercnt nullum secla futura virum / ' and on
the reverse a most elaborate scries of Masonic emblems and " Non nobis solum , scd toto mundo nati ; " struck in 1850- 05- ) A white metal medal , struck in honour of Dr . Kane , the Arctic navigator , and bearing his bust , & c . ; the reverse similar to the last named . ( 16 . ) An engraved silver medal , obv ., arch with keystone resting on pavement , beneath which are bible , square and
compasses , and other Craft and Royal Arch emblems ; rev ., coflin , cock , and other Knight Templar emblems ; legend , " Memento mori , Rt . Manson , 1 S 17 , Lodge No . 299 j " which I suppose would be St . James' Union Lodge , London , warranted in 17 S 7 . ( 17 . ) Bronze medal , obv ., figure of Minerva , legend , " Dcs anue dc la paix ; " rev ,, within a wreath of palm and olive leaves , " 0 . \ de Paris , 5 S 70 . " ( 18 . ) A rare
bronze , obv ., a pyramid , on right a man seated , behind him a globe and acacia tree , scroll with Masonic devices at foot , in the sky three groups of three stars each , in background a second pyramid and a pillar ; legend " CI du point parfait a Vo . ' . dc Paris * 57 G 0 ; " rev ., a beehive with bees , with Masonic emblems ; legend , " Labor omnibus unus . " Border of a cable tow with love-knots . Several medals
appear to have been struck by this lodge , whose history is given by 13 ro . Woodford in Kcnning's " Encyclopicdia . " ( 19 . ) Bronze medal . The obverse contains an elaborate display of Masonic emblems , the principal features being four Corinthian columns , a double headed crowned eagle , and the mottoes " Dcus , mcumque jus , " "Sagesse , " " Union , " & c . On the reverse , within a serpent rincr , a
line pointed star and the legend " Temple Mac . pose dc la I ™ Pierre ix Aout MDCCCXLI , inaugure xxiv Juin MD CCCXLIIIJ" struck in 1841 . ( 20 . ) This is a silver medal struck in honour of the semi-centennial of the Grand Lodge of Holland in 1 S 0 S . The obverse represents a Temple front with altar and burning tapers , various Masonic emblems , & c . On the reverse is an inscription"Liberorum
, qui in regno Hollandire sunt c .-ementariorum sodalitio fcstiva dimidio paracto saxulo dies illuxit vioccevm . " ( 21 . ) A silver medal of the Phoenix Lodge , No . 36 S , according to our published catalogue . I do not remember the character of the medal , and I fail to identify the lodge . Perhaps Bro . Newton can help us . No . 24 in the catalogue is a silver medal of trrcat raritv . and is
described by Marvin . It is supposed to have been struck b y the Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1 73 G . A full account of this medal appeared in the " Masonic Magazine " for April , 1 SS 2 , with engravings of obverse and reverse . On the obverse are the arms of the Grand Lodge of
Scotlandazure , a chevron between three castles argent , a collar and cross of St . Andrew , and the legend "In the Lord is all our trust . " On the reverse is a tcsselated pavement , on which stand two brethren in front of a temple , a female figure giving the sign of silence , several other Masonic emblems , and the legend "Amicitia , virtutc , et silentio . " ( To be con tinned . )
Boys' School Athletic Sports Fund.
BOYS' SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS FUND .
We have much pleasure in presenting the following audited statement of account for last year of the Athletic Sports' Fund of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and we hope the same kind measure of support will be forthcoming in aid of the season which is now commencing . Some kind of athletic training is part of the curriculum
which every English schoolboy should be made to go through . It matters little whether it takes the form of cricket , rowing , or what in the world of sport is commonly known as athletics . All boys , but especially those who have the world before them , require a full course of bodily as well as mental preparation , so that they may be the better able to cope with the diflicultics whicli thev arc sure
to meet with at some time or other during their progress through life . For these obvious reasons we hope this School Athletic Fund will be as liberally furnished with the needful funds as it was last year , and by way of facilitating the dispatch of money to headquarters , we beg to state that the Head Master , Bro . the Kev . Dr . Morris , will have much pleasure in receiving any contributions that may be forwarded for the purposes of the Fund .
ATHLETIC SPORTS' FUND , MIDSUMMER , JSSI . —Receipts : Bro . Horace 13 Marshall , £ 223 . ; Bro . E . Thurkle , £ 2 S . ; Bro . P . Sail lard , £ 2 ; Bro . E . Bowyer , £ 1 is . ; per Bro . G . P . hesta , £ 0 Ss . ; Bro . C . E . Moppet , 1 . 2 17 s . Gd . ; Bro . George Kenning , £ 1 a . Gd . ; Bro . R . Morris , Ss . ; and Bro . F . Binckes , £ 7 9 s . ; Total £ 25 ios . —Expenditure : Prizes , £ 25 ; Sundiies , 10 s . ; Total , £ 25 ios . —J . J . BERE , Hon . Sec , Wood Green , N ., April 29 th , 1 SS 4 .
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Supreme Grand Chapter.
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .
The following is the business so be transacted at the Quarterly Convocation on Wednesday next , the 7 th inst .: The regulations for the government of the Supreme Grand Chapter during the time of public business , to be
read . The minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation to be read for information . Installation of Principals , and Appointment and Investiture of Officers for the ensuing year . THE REI ' ORT OV THE COMMITTEE OE GENERAL
PURPOSES . TO the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England . The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that thev have examined the accounts from the iGth January to
the 15 th April , 1 SS 4 , both inclusive , which they find to be as follows : To Balance , Grand Chapter £ 1246 7 7 „ „ Unappropriated Account ... 209 7 4 „ Subsequent Receipts 429 5 G
£ 1885 o s By Disbursements during the Quarter ... £ 221 S 4 „ Balance 145 s s 9 „ Unappropriated Account 205 3 4
£ iSS 5 o 5 Which balances are in the Bank of England , Western Branch . The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following petitions : 1 st . From Comps . Thomas Samuel Curteis , as Z . ; William Henry Cronkas II . Adam Youngas J . and
, ; , ; six others for a chapter to be attached to the Knole Lodge , No . 1414 , Sevenoaks , to be called the Knole Chapter , and to meet at the Old Assembly Rooms , London-road , Sevenoaks , in the county of Kent . 2 nd . From Comps . Thomas Forrester , as Z . ; Robert Irving , as II . ; Joseph Malcolm Kerr , as J . ; and seven nlhers fnr a rlianrpr tn be attached to the Ellcsmere Lodge ,
No . 730 , Chorley , to be called the Earl of Lathom Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hal ) , Chorley , Lancashire ( Western Division ) . 3 rd . From Comps . Joseph Clever , as Z . ; Louis Hirsch , as II . ; Robert Bcrridge , as J . ; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Amity Lodge , No . 171 , Greenwich , to be called the Amity Chapter , and to meet at the City T erot London
minus Hotel , L . annon-strcet , in the i-ity . 4 th . From Comps . Robert Ncndick Banks , as Z . ; Wm . Masters , as II . ; Thomas Emmott Skidmorc , as I . ; and eight others for a chapter to be attached to the Sincerity lvodgc , No . 42 S , Notthwich , to be called the Sincerity Chapter , and to meet at the Angel Hotel , Northwich , in the county of Chester . eth . From Comns . Bcniamin Lamb Wells , as Z . ; Thos . Sth . From L . omps . uenjamin Lamo wensas c ; j nos .
, Wells , as II . ; George Lawrence Shackles , as J . ; and seven others for a chapter to be attached to the Alexandra Lodge , No . 1511 , Hornsea , to be called the Alexandra Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , in the East Riding of the county of York . Gth . From Comps . John James Meakin , as Z . j James Sudren , as H . ; VVtn . Dumvillc , as J . ; and six others for a chanter to be attached to the Lodge of Harmony , No .
935 , Salford , to be called the Starkie Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Adelphi-strcct , Salford , Lancashire ( Eastern Division . ) 7 th . From Comps . John HenwoodThomas , as Z . ; Henry Massey , as 11 . j Thomas Minstrel ) , as J . ; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Gallery Lodge , No . IOSS , Brixton , to be called the Gallery Chapter , and to
meet at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton . Sth . From Comps . Stephen Barton . VVilson , as Z . ; Chas . Helton , as II . ; Frederick Binckes , as J ., and seven others for a chapter to be attached to the Royal Naval Lodge , No . 59 , London , to be called the Royal Naval Chapter , and to meet at Freemasons' Hall , London . The foregoing petitions being in all respects regular , the
Committee recommend that tne prayers inereot ue respectively granted . .... ., The Committee have also received a petition from the Principals and members of the Royal Albert Chapter , No . 907 , London , praying for a charter of conlirmation , the original being lost . The Committee recommend that a charter of confirmation for this chapter be granted . _
A complaint have been received from the Grand Superintendent of Northumberland against Comp . Paul Smith , P . Z . 24 , Ncwcastlc-on-Tync , for having wilfully disregarded a sentence of suspension passed on him by the said Grand Superintendent , in having attended a meeting of his Royal Arch Chapter after receipt of such sentence , the Committee have summoned Comp . Paul
Smith , to attend Grand Chapter on the 7 th May , to answer to the charge . An appeal from the said Comp . Paul Smith , V . L . 24 , against the said sentence of suspension having also been received , the Committee recommend that Grand Chapter do not hear it until Comp . Paul Smith makes due submission to the Grand Superintendent of his province for the contempt of his authority .
The Committee beg to report that there now _ stands to the credit of Grand Chapter , invested in the £ 3 per cent . Consols , a sum of £ 3200 and in the Bank of England , Western Branch , a balance of £ 1458 Ss gd . ; and they recommend , as no immediate claim is likely to be made on ? he funds of Grand Chapter beyond the ordinary current expenses , that the following grants be made to each of the to tncir
M . 'sonic Chanties , and the amounts paid respective Trustees , viz .: ¦ r ' X ) . ~ . Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ... i . 5 ° o The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ... 500 The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows ... 50 , 0 The Committee further recommend that a sum of X 500 be expended on an organ to be presented by Grand
Chapter to Grand Lodge—to replace that destroyed in the recent fire at Freemasons' Hall , ( Signed ) J CREATON , P . Pr . G . Soj ., President . Freemasons' Hall , W . C , 16 th April , 18 S 4 . Election of the Committee of General Purposes for the ensuing twelve months .
Supreme Grand Chapter.
In consequence of the much lamented death of Ills Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , K . G ., Third Grand Principal , Grand Superintendent of Oxfordshire , it has been ordered that the Grand Chapter and all subordinate chapters be placed in Masonic mourning for the space of three months from the 4 th April ..
The mourning to be worn by companions individually to be as follows : Grand Officers , Present and Past , and Principals and Past Principals of private chapters — Three rosettes of black crape on the badges and one at the point of the chain or collar just above the jewel ; other companions—Three black crape rosettes on badge .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SUSSEX .
The annual meeting of the Royal Arch Masons of this province was held in the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Monday afternoon , the 30 th ult . The Grand Superintendent , M . E . Comp . Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Hart ., M . P ., presided , and there was a good attendance from the various chapters in the province . Tkn f . D < vn ^ nnirnivTirviiirvr fpolino-Iv alluded in the
death of the Duke of Albany , and remarked that he had not convened a special meeting to express their regret , as he had himself , accompanied by his Dep . Prov . G . M ., represented the province at the Grand Lodge recently held when the subject was considered . It was however , resolved "That this Provincial Grand Chapter records upon its minutes its deep regret upon the decease of his Royal
Highness Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , Grand J . of the Grand Chapter of England , Grand Superintendent of Oxfordshire , K . G ., & c , whose early death is a loss not only to the nation at large , but to Freemasonry in particular . " Appointments of Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year were made as follows : Comp . J . II . Scott Prov . G . M . „ II . M . Davey Prov . G . J . . . V . P . Freeman Prov . G . S . E .
,, G . de Paris Prov . G . S . N . „ VV . Smith Prov . G . Soj . „ C . Sandeman Prov . 1 st A . S . „ A . J . flawkcs Prov . 2 nd A . S . „ I . Harrison Prov . G . Std . Br . Watts Prov . G . Swd . Br .
„ G . Ford Prov . G . Reg . „ R . Crosskcy Prov . G . Treas . „ \ V . H . Gibbson and S . R . Lcgg Prov . G . Stwds .
„ A . King Prov . G . Org . The chapter being closed , the companions assembled at a banquet , when the various toasts were pleasantly interspersed by songs sung by Madame Adelaide Paget and Miss Frances llipwcll , under the direction of Comp . A . King , who gave the pianoforte accompaniments with his usual efficiency .
Peterborough Cathedral.
PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL .
The ancient city of Peterborough will be the scene of a grand gathering on Wednesday next , on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of the new tower of the Cathedral with full Masonic ceremonies . This important duty was to have been undertaken by his Royal Highness the Grand Master , but the sudden and unexpected death of
the Duke of Albany has intervened to prevent the Prince from attending in person and his Royal Highness will be represented by the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , on whom the task of laying the stone will accordingly devolve . The Grand Officers will , as a matter of course be present , and in addition his Grace the Dukeof Manchester , as Prov . Grand Master of Norths and Hants , has issued
his commands for holding the annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge , which will consequently take place in the Fitzwilliam Hall , Park-road , Peterborough , under the banner of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 442 . It may be anticipated a very large gathering both of Masons and non-Masons will be present in order to witness so raic and interesting a ceremony , and we trust for the sake of all
concerned that the weather will be bright and sunshiny . VVe append the programme of the proceedings which will take place on the occasion : — The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , by desire of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , will lay the chief corner stone of the central tower of Peterborough Cathedral with Masonic honours , in
the Prince ' s name , on Wednesday , the 7 th May , 1 SS 4 . The members of the Grand Lodge and the various provincial lodges will assemble at the Fitzwilliam Hall , from which place the Masonic procession will start to the Cathedral preceded by the band of the Coldstream Guards . The Mayor and Corporation will assemble at the Town Hall , and will join the Masonic procession on the
Marketplace . The Dean and Canons and the Restoration Committee will meet the procession at the entrance to the precincts . Persons having tickets for the Cathedral must take their places before 12 o ' clock , at which time the doors will be closed . _ Provision has been made for admission to the platforms within the Cathedral of the original subscribers to the
Restoration Fund . Ihe Restoration Committee are prepared to issue the tickets undisposed of to subscribers of half-a-crown or upwards to the Restoration Fund . These tickets can be obtained on application to the Secretaries or the following booksellers : Mr . G . C . Caster , Marketplace , Peterborough ; Messrs . Stanton and Son , Northampton ; Mr . S . Clarke , 5 , Gallowtree Gate , Leicester ; or
at the Chapter Ofiice , Minster Close , Peterborough . The nave will be thrown open without payment , but no one will be admitted to the Cathedral after 12 o ' clock . Upon the conclusion of the ceremony the procession will return to the field adjoining the Fitzwilliam Hall , where a public luncheon will be provided , to which ladies are invited .
1 ickets , including dessert but exclusive of wine , 5 s . each , may be obtained on application , to Dr . Cane , Precincts , Peterborough , to the Secretaries , or at the Booksellers mentioned above . The band of the Coldstream Guards will play a selection of music during the luncheon . Special arrangements have been made with the different Railway Companies , for particulars of which see the Companies' Time Bills .
The Masonic Exhibition At York.
THE MASONIC EXHIBITION AT YORK .
Bv BRO . T . B . WIIVTEIIEAU . ( Continued from page 1 S 0 . ) Bro . James Newton , of Bolton , who is one of our best known collectors of Masonic medals and a contributor to the columns of the Masonic press , sent a very interesting selection of specimens from his cabinet . Amongst these
were a series of Masonic copper tokens of the end of last century , many of them rare . This series , with those of the same class exhibited in Bro . Cumberland ' s collection , formed a remarkable set . Most of them are described in Marvin s work . There was also a specimen of the -Mark token in bronze which I believe is presented to each candidate advanced in the Bristol Mark Lodgeand was designed
, by Bro . Capt . Irwin . It is a very appropriately wrought design , having on one side the triangle enclosing a keystone with the Mark letters , and the word in Mark cypher the whole surrounded by a serpent ; the reverse bearing the mallet and chisel crossed , and in a circle , " Son of Man , mark well , " and the date of the candidate ' s advancement . The following medals , all described by Marvin , were also
exhibited by Bro . Newton . ( 11 . ) Bronze medal of Lodge De Saint Charles du Triomphc de la Parfaite I larmonic de St . Alexandre d'Eccosse , "Qurcritc ct invenies . " On the obverse the All Seeing Eye in a radaint sun ; on a scroll "Lumen de Luminc . " ( 12 . ) Bronze medal struck at New York in 1 S 77 , in honour of the Olive Branch Lodge , No . 39 , which was chartered in 1 S 13 . ( n . ) Bronze
medallet , obv ., cquare and compasses in a circle of dots , outside of which is " Herculano Afrc ; " rev ., bust of Liberty , wearing an Indian headdress of feathers ; on band of coronet , "Libertad ; " supposed to have been struck for a Cuban Lodge . ( 14 . ) A handsome bronze medal bearing on obverse the bust of George Washington , with legend " Talem fercnt nullum secla futura virum / ' and on
the reverse a most elaborate scries of Masonic emblems and " Non nobis solum , scd toto mundo nati ; " struck in 1850- 05- ) A white metal medal , struck in honour of Dr . Kane , the Arctic navigator , and bearing his bust , & c . ; the reverse similar to the last named . ( 16 . ) An engraved silver medal , obv ., arch with keystone resting on pavement , beneath which are bible , square and
compasses , and other Craft and Royal Arch emblems ; rev ., coflin , cock , and other Knight Templar emblems ; legend , " Memento mori , Rt . Manson , 1 S 17 , Lodge No . 299 j " which I suppose would be St . James' Union Lodge , London , warranted in 17 S 7 . ( 17 . ) Bronze medal , obv ., figure of Minerva , legend , " Dcs anue dc la paix ; " rev ,, within a wreath of palm and olive leaves , " 0 . \ de Paris , 5 S 70 . " ( 18 . ) A rare
bronze , obv ., a pyramid , on right a man seated , behind him a globe and acacia tree , scroll with Masonic devices at foot , in the sky three groups of three stars each , in background a second pyramid and a pillar ; legend " CI du point parfait a Vo . ' . dc Paris * 57 G 0 ; " rev ., a beehive with bees , with Masonic emblems ; legend , " Labor omnibus unus . " Border of a cable tow with love-knots . Several medals
appear to have been struck by this lodge , whose history is given by 13 ro . Woodford in Kcnning's " Encyclopicdia . " ( 19 . ) Bronze medal . The obverse contains an elaborate display of Masonic emblems , the principal features being four Corinthian columns , a double headed crowned eagle , and the mottoes " Dcus , mcumque jus , " "Sagesse , " " Union , " & c . On the reverse , within a serpent rincr , a
line pointed star and the legend " Temple Mac . pose dc la I ™ Pierre ix Aout MDCCCXLI , inaugure xxiv Juin MD CCCXLIIIJ" struck in 1841 . ( 20 . ) This is a silver medal struck in honour of the semi-centennial of the Grand Lodge of Holland in 1 S 0 S . The obverse represents a Temple front with altar and burning tapers , various Masonic emblems , & c . On the reverse is an inscription"Liberorum
, qui in regno Hollandire sunt c .-ementariorum sodalitio fcstiva dimidio paracto saxulo dies illuxit vioccevm . " ( 21 . ) A silver medal of the Phoenix Lodge , No . 36 S , according to our published catalogue . I do not remember the character of the medal , and I fail to identify the lodge . Perhaps Bro . Newton can help us . No . 24 in the catalogue is a silver medal of trrcat raritv . and is
described by Marvin . It is supposed to have been struck b y the Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1 73 G . A full account of this medal appeared in the " Masonic Magazine " for April , 1 SS 2 , with engravings of obverse and reverse . On the obverse are the arms of the Grand Lodge of
Scotlandazure , a chevron between three castles argent , a collar and cross of St . Andrew , and the legend "In the Lord is all our trust . " On the reverse is a tcsselated pavement , on which stand two brethren in front of a temple , a female figure giving the sign of silence , several other Masonic emblems , and the legend "Amicitia , virtutc , et silentio . " ( To be con tinned . )
Boys' School Athletic Sports Fund.
BOYS' SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS FUND .
We have much pleasure in presenting the following audited statement of account for last year of the Athletic Sports' Fund of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and we hope the same kind measure of support will be forthcoming in aid of the season which is now commencing . Some kind of athletic training is part of the curriculum
which every English schoolboy should be made to go through . It matters little whether it takes the form of cricket , rowing , or what in the world of sport is commonly known as athletics . All boys , but especially those who have the world before them , require a full course of bodily as well as mental preparation , so that they may be the better able to cope with the diflicultics whicli thev arc sure
to meet with at some time or other during their progress through life . For these obvious reasons we hope this School Athletic Fund will be as liberally furnished with the needful funds as it was last year , and by way of facilitating the dispatch of money to headquarters , we beg to state that the Head Master , Bro . the Kev . Dr . Morris , will have much pleasure in receiving any contributions that may be forwarded for the purposes of the Fund .
ATHLETIC SPORTS' FUND , MIDSUMMER , JSSI . —Receipts : Bro . Horace 13 Marshall , £ 223 . ; Bro . E . Thurkle , £ 2 S . ; Bro . P . Sail lard , £ 2 ; Bro . E . Bowyer , £ 1 is . ; per Bro . G . P . hesta , £ 0 Ss . ; Bro . C . E . Moppet , 1 . 2 17 s . Gd . ; Bro . George Kenning , £ 1 a . Gd . ; Bro . R . Morris , Ss . ; and Bro . F . Binckes , £ 7 9 s . ; Total £ 25 ios . —Expenditure : Prizes , £ 25 ; Sundiies , 10 s . ; Total , £ 25 ios . —J . J . BERE , Hon . Sec , Wood Green , N ., April 29 th , 1 SS 4 .