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The Royal Arch.
The Comps . separated at about 11 o'clock , having spent ft most agreeable evening . Polish National Clutpter , No . 534 . —This excellent working Chapter met at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., Comps . Louis Mercik , M . E . Z ; W . Smeed , P . Z . ( in the absence of Comp . T . Morris ); F . H . Gilbart , J . ; Matthew Cooke , P . Z ., Scribe E . The minutes of the
former Chapter were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee was read . There being no further business before the Chapter , it was closed in due form and with solemu prayer . The Comps . then adjourned to a very excellent banquet , provided by Comp . Go 3 den , that gave satisfaction to all present . The usual loyal and complimentary toasts were proposed , aud some
very excellent complimentary speeches were made , and ably responded to . The Janitor ' s toast concluded a very agreeable eveniug . Prince Frederick IVilliam Chapter , No . 753 . —This prosperous chapter held its list meeting for the year on "Wednesday , Oct . 27 th , at the Knights of St . John Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . Ill the unavoidable absence of the
M . E . Z ., the chapter was opened by Comp . F . G . Baker , P . Z ., as M . EZ . ; T . A . Adams , II . ; Houghton , J ; H . Stacey , S . E . ; Hill , N ; T . Foxall , P . S . ; Ware , AS . Among the P . K . ' s present were J . D . Caulcher , Treasurer ; T . Robinson , J . Frost ; Comps . Mullius , Wood , Claiason , Coulton , Price , Coote , Ramsay Smith , Austin , Alexander , Stiles , Windla , Swatton , Butler , Stewart , Tiggot , Carter ,
and other Comps . Comp . Jones , of the Joppa Chapter , was the only visitor The ballot was then taken for the following brethren to be exalted : Bro . R . II Bush , M . D . ( 1150 ); J . T . Brown ( 753 ) , R Firbauk ( 107 ) , E . Hammond ( 107 ) , which was unanimous iu their favour . Bro Brown was then introduced and exalted to the Supreme degree of R . A . M ., the ceremony and addresses of the
various chiirs and officera being given iu the usual excellent manner for which this chapter is distinguished . An elegautly bound Bible was presented to the chapter by Comp . h . G . Baker , P . Z ., which was accepted with p leasure . The chapter was then closed , and the Comps . sat down to au excellent banquet over which Comp . Key Hardy , M . E . Z ., presided . The usual loyal toasts were
given , after which the M . EZ . proposed the health of the newly- exalted Comp . ; iu a few well chosen words . Comp . Brown expressed the great pleasure he received iu being ex dted to t lis bsautiful degree , ever since he had beeu a Mason he admired it , and the degree he had taken this evening would induce him to persevere iu Masonry , and prove himself a worthy Mason . The health of tho
visitor Comp . Jones , was then given . Comp Jones said he was much pleased in witnessing tin excellent working of the chapter , and also the sumptuous banquet provided for them , and the cordiality by which he had been received , of which he should retain a pleasurable recollection . The health of tha M . E . Z . ' s , P . Z . 's an A officers were then given , aud the companions separated haviug spent a vory happy evening .
SCOTLAND . St . Andrew's Chapter , No . 83 . —Exaltation of II . III the Prince Rhodocanakis . — A special meeting of this Chapter was called on tbe 19 th ult ., at 3 o ' clock , for the exaltation of Bro . the Prince Rhodoeanakis . and among the Comps . present were , Dr . Cairns , M . E Z ; Dr . Oarmichael , 11 . ; and Dr Dickson , J . ; Lindsay Mackersey ,
u . b . K ; Dr . MeCowen , ( Representative of the Grand Orient of France ) , P . Z . ; C . S . Law , PZ . 56 , G . D . of C ; Wm . Mann , G . J . W ., . M . EZ . 1 ; A . J . Stewart , 33 ° , Grand Treasurer , Grand llcpresontative from tho Graud Chapter of Cana la ; ( J . Fitzgerald Matier , No . 1 ; and many others . After the decree of Mark Master , Past or Chair Master , and Excellent Master had been conferred on His Imperial
Highness , he passed the veils in due aud ancient firm aud was then admitted to the Chapter and exalted to tho degree of Holy Boyal Arch . Tho duties of P . S . wero most efficiently discharged by Comp . Mackersey , U . S . It ! . The only toast propo-cd was that of the hedth of tho newlyexalted Companion , which was duly honoured and responded to .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction . —An interesting meeting of this well-known Chapter of Instruction was hold nt the George Hotel . Aldermaubury , on Tuefdiy . thc 2 fith ult ., upon which occasion the Companions had au opportunity of greeting the M . E . Comp . Henry Murray , D . U . Master , and District G . Supt . for China , who is at present in England . Tho Chapter was duly opened by E .
Comp . J . Brett , PZ 177 and 075 , as Z . ; R . Wcntworth Little , M . K . Z . 177 , and P . Z . 975 , as II ; A . P . Loewenstark , P . Z ., as J . ; J . Bovd , P . Z . 531 , as P . Z . ; G . A Smith . P . S . ; Or Woodman , M . E . Z . 33 , as E . ; Taylor ns N ; Edmui'li-- , D . )! . Still . Ferguson , Lemaitre , Hamilton , V . 'i , 55 ) , Harleld , Uix , Ashby , aud Bernstein . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed , Comp . Edmands being
tho candidate , after which two clauses of the first section were v / orkod . Comp . Brett then most effectively delivered tho explanation of the liaiino . s of tho Twelve Tribes , and by particular request also gave the lecture ou tho Platonic bodies . Comp . Little , II ., thou rose and said ho had a proposition to make , which be was satisfied would bo ¦ received with unqualified approbation : it was , to move
that the rank of au Honorary member bo conferred upon tho distingui-hed Comp . . M . E . Homy Murray , D U . S . for China , who was present that evening . It was a feeblu tribute to his merit , but it would serve to remind Comp . Murray when he returned to rule over the Craft iu that dis ' ant land , that be was held in high esteoin by bis
brethren iu England . Comp . Boyd seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . Comp . Murray expressed his sense of the compliment paid him , and s . iid he was greatly interested in tho proceedings ho had witnessed that evening , and could only wish that tho Comps 5 n China had BO efficient an instructor as Comp . Brett . The Chapter was then closed .
Instruction.
Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 . —This old lodge of instruction which has lately moved back to the locality in which it was originated , ( namely Bro . Rackstraws , the Old Gun Tavern , ) in the course of time has made many changes , some not being to its advantage , but we may hope it will Ions ; continue where it has now taken up its abode : Bro . Fisher ' s refreshment-rooms , Metropolitan
Railway , Victoria Station . The room the lodge meets in is by far the best occupied by any lodge of instruction in London—the creature comforts of the members are also cared for in every particular , by the worthy Bro . Fisher , and their progress in Masonic knowledge is safe , under
the auspices of our esteemed Bro . Cottebrune , who is always in attendance to impart information . These advantages ought to make it the lodge of instruction par excellence of the south western part of the metropolis—the facility with which any part of London can be reached being also a great boon .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PROVINCIAL . ScMUSOUOUGn . —Star-in-thc-East Lodge , No . 95 , ofMark Masters , E Q . —This lodge me \ , in the lodge-room , Old Globe Inn , on Wednesday , the 27 th of October . The following officeis and brethren were present : Bros . W . T . Farthing , AV . M . ; W . P . Rooke P . M . ; J . W . Woodall , P . M ., G . M O ., the Worshipful the Mayor of Scarborough ; R . H . Peacock ,
S . W . ; W . Pocock , J . W . ; J . A . Chaplain , Treas . ; H . C . Martin Sec of Reg . of Marks ; H . W . Garnett , M . O . ; D . Fletcher , S O . ; J . Parker , J . O . ; G . H . Walshaw , S . D . ; J . E . Green . Org . ; W . Pattison , I . G ., aud J . Verity , Tyler . Bros . Williamson , Spurr , Ruddock , Hardgrave , Surtees , Groves , Inskip , and Kendall , York Lodge , visitors . The minutes were read aud confirmed . Bros . J . Knight , A .
Allen , and Land were balloted for , and elected candidates for advancement , aud the first-named two being present they were admitted , and advauced to the degree of MM ., in the W . M . ' s usual very impressive and correct manner . Bro . Rooke , P M . proposed , and Bro . Spurr seconded , a vote of thanks to the W . M . for his regular attendance and assiduity during his year of office , which was carried
unanimously . Bro . Kit-thing , ( the W . M ., ) returned thanks iu a very able maimer . Thia being the night for the election of the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year , Bro . H . A . Williamson , P . M ., 200 , was unanimously ele : ted to fill the high and very important office of W . M . Tliose brethren who have heard Bro . Williamson work the several degrees in the Blue Lodge , will we are certain ,
look forward to a year ' s real enjoymeut in the lodge , his kiudncss of heart , real Masonic principles and general usefulness , havo justly won for him the respect and esteem of a \ ery wide circle of friends . Bro . J . A . Chaplain was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the fourth time , and ho also returned thanks in a
humorous speech , thanking the brethren for the confidence thus reposed in him Bro . J . Kendall , of the York Mark Lodge , was proposed as a joining member and Bro . J . Fisher . P . M ., S . P . Z ., was proposed for advancement at the next meeting . The lodge was closed with solemn prayer , aud the brethren spent an hour ' s real enjoyment
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
RED CROSS OF ROME & CONST AN TINE . METROPOLITAN . Roman Eagle Conclave , No . 6 —A regular assembly of this important Conclave was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-streeet , on Saturday , the 23 rd ult ., when the following Knights were present ; V . E . Kut . 11 . C . Levander , M . A ., G . A . Treas , M . P . S . ; Dr . W . R . Woodman , G . A . Hecorder ; V . E . Dr . 0 . II . Rogers-Harrison , S . G . ; Row
W . B . Church . M . A ., J . G . ; W . F . N . Quilty , K . G . C ., P . Sov . and Treas . ; A . A . Pondlebury , K . G C ., Recorder ; II . Altaian , Prefect ; J . Weaver , Org . ; S . Foxall , Herald ; W . HurUtone , S . S . j R . Wentworth-Little . G . Recorder ; D . R . Adams , W . C . Barlow , A . Perrot , Geo . J . Tyler , J . Tunks , 0 . lluigh , Dr . W . C . Lueey , II Thompson , M . P . S . Designate , No . 18 ; J . J . Canev , C . II . Thompson , J . R .
Foulger and G . Smith . Visitor , 111 . Sir Knt . Colonel Burdett , 32 ° , G . H . Chancellor of England , and Ins -Geu . for Surrey . Tho Conclave was opened in imperial form , the roll was called , and the minutes were duly read and confirmed . Ballots wore taken for Bros . H . Massey , P . M . tUU , Dulwich , MK \ i . Lionel HivsVham , P . M . 7 o , Winchester , and proved unanimously in favour of their
admission . Bro . Alfred Smith , MA .. Oxon . P . M . 70 , Winchester , being iu attendance , was thou regularly admitted , received , constituted and installed a Knight of th . i Order . The elections for the ensuing year wero then proc died with , and resulted aa f Hows . Sir Knts . W . R . Woodman , M . I ) , as M . P . S . ; C H . Rogers-1 Unison V . E . ; W . in N . Quilty . Treas , ami J . Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knts .
lliu-Utou , Barlow , aud Perrot were chosen as the Council of tho Conclave A P . Sov . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Sir Knt . Levander , and the Conclave was closed . The Sir Knights then adjourned to auexeellenthanquctunder the superintendence of Sir Kut . Smith , tho manager of tho hotel , —with which tho brethren were well p leased .
After the cloth was drawn , the M . PS . gave tho first toast . " To tho memory of Constantino and Eusebius , " which he asked them to driuk iu solemn silence . Oliedieuco was paid to this order , in d the usual respect accorded to tho pious memory of 0 and 10 . The glasses having been renUimiduul . tho M . P . S . m \ M
the next toast was one ho was sure the Sir Kni ghts Companions would drink with great cordiality . It was " 'J'hu Queen , and Christian Masonry . " ( Cheers . ) The M . P . S proposed the "Right Hon . Lord Keulis , Sovereign of tho Urdcr , aud other members of the Grand Council , " and said on tho present occasion the Conclave wa » favoured with more than ono member of that Council .
Orders Of Chivalry.
He coupled with the toast the name of Colonel Francis Burdett , of the Premier Conclave . Sir Knt . PERIIOT , with his usual kindness , sang au amusing song in French , which was much applauded . Colonel BURDETT said after the very grateful music and pleasant strains they had just heard , he was afraid a recitative from him would not be very welcome . He
assured them he felt great pleasure in coming amongst them aud in being associated with one of the highest Orders ever brought before the public , and which Was making rapid progress throughout the country , and felt the Order was one which would induce Masons to look
higher than tbey have been able to look . He thanked them very much for their kind hospitality , and for the manner in which be had beeu received amongst them . The M . P . S . said the next toast on the list was that of " The Grand Senate and the Kni ghts of the Grand Cross of this Order . "
Sir Knight WOODMAN , M . D .. V . E , responded on behalf of the members of that body , and said he was sure that if they could do anything to promote the welfare of the Order they would do so very willingly . Sir Knt . Qun . rv also responded . He add he would simply tender h s best thanks for ths cordial manner in which the toast ha I been drunk , and although he could
not take credit upon himself for any particular service they had rendered the Order , yet when occasion required it they were willing to do all in their power . When the Order grew into magnitude , which he was sure it would , and fresh duties were cast upon the Grand Senate , everything would be done to keep up the prestige of the Sir Knights of tbe Red Cross of Home and Constantino .
The M . P . S . paid he had the pleasing duty of bringing forward to their notice the name of one who had lately joined the Ord ? r—Sir Knt . Alfred Smith . He was a very old friend of his . being a P . M . of the lodge in which he ( the M . P . S . ) had bee-i initiated , and of which Bro . Smith had been twice Master . ( Hear , hear . ) He had had much pleasure in installing him into this Christian
Order , and he felt that he would never regret the step he had taken ( Cheers . ) For the Conclave , he w * s assured they would never regret having admitted him amongst them . ( Hear , hear . ) ( The toast was well received . ) Sir Knt . SMITO thanked the Sir Knts . Comps for their kindness in admitting him into the Order . His knowledge of the lower degrees of Masonry had convinced
him of the importance and sublimity of the higher degrees . Heshouldn"ver forget what ho had learned this evening , and would transmit the sword to those who might come after him , as unsullied a 3 he had this evening received it . ( Cheers . ) Sir Knt . Qoir / rv in proposing " Tho M . P . S ., " said he had worthily fulfilled the duties of the chair , as they all well knew .
( The toast was much Applauded . ) The M . P . S . said it always afforded him the greatest pleasure to be with them , he considered it a high honour to preside over them , more especially as he had been FO well supported by the Companions . lie hoped they would always meet in the same harmonoius spirit . He then proposed the health of tho P . Sov . of tbe Conclave ,
Sir . Knt . Quilty . They all knew how well ho had performed his duties when in the chair . He also had much pleasure iu presenting him , in the name of the Sir Knts ., with a handsome jewel , which he now decorated him with . He trusted he would live many years to wear it in the Coticlave , where he would always be received with the utmost cordiality .
Tho M . P . S . then presented Bro . Quilty with a handsome P . Sov ' s . jewel made by Sir Knt . Kenning , of the Masonio Dep ' t , 3 ami 4 , Little Britain , nnd which bore the folloniiig inscription : "Presented to Sir Knt . Quilty in recogni'ion of his services as tho first M P . Sov . of tho Roman Eagle Conclave . No . G . of the Order of Knights of the ltcd Cross of Homo and Constai . tiue . "
Sir Kut . Qun . rv said lie had not only to thank them for having drank his health , but also to tender his very best thanks to them for the hands ina jewel they had presented him with . He was glad to think they considered ho had done bis duty well , although when ho assumed tho chair for tho first time it was with the greatest diffidence , and it was imly on beiag assured of
their cordial support thiit ho undertook thn duty . lie felt it was entirely due to them that he was abl to perform the duties with satisfaction , lie would always remember with pride that he had been tho first Sov . of one of the largest conclaves of the Order , ai . d from tho assemblage pre-ont this eveniug , it was quite certaiu tho "Roman Eagle" waa not losing any ot its feathers . He
was sure they all hod but one wish at heart , and that was tho success of the Order . It would always lie his earnest endeavour to deserve their good opinion . ( Cheers . ) The M . P . S . proposed th « j health of Sir Kut . Woodman , whom he said had fulfilled numerous duties in the conclave . He trusted he would alwavs be ablo to attend the conclave and add considerably to the number of its
members . " ndinig him success , ho called upon the Comps . to join with liim in drinking to " The health of tho M . P . Sov . Elect , Sir Kut Woodman . '' ( Cheers . ) Sir Knt WOODMAN said ho would do the best he could to discharge tho duties of tho office to which they bad
so kindly elected him . Ho hoped the " Komnn liaglo " would becniix ! the largest conclave in the Older . Tho M . I ' . H . pr . ipnaed tue Recorder Sir Knt Ptiidlebury Sir Knt . PK . \ I >* . ' HUIIY in response said it would always be his utmost endeavour to enhance the prosperity of the conclave .
Some other toasts wero given and re-ponded to , nnd tho Sir Knts . poparated having enjoyed a very uleaannt evening , enlivened by miiuu oiiudleiit music from Sir Knts . Weaver . Perrot , and Chas . K . Thompson . Sir Kut , Church need as Chaplain iu tho Conclave , aud at the banquet table .
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The Royal Arch.
The Comps . separated at about 11 o'clock , having spent ft most agreeable evening . Polish National Clutpter , No . 534 . —This excellent working Chapter met at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., Comps . Louis Mercik , M . E . Z ; W . Smeed , P . Z . ( in the absence of Comp . T . Morris ); F . H . Gilbart , J . ; Matthew Cooke , P . Z ., Scribe E . The minutes of the
former Chapter were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee was read . There being no further business before the Chapter , it was closed in due form and with solemu prayer . The Comps . then adjourned to a very excellent banquet , provided by Comp . Go 3 den , that gave satisfaction to all present . The usual loyal and complimentary toasts were proposed , aud some
very excellent complimentary speeches were made , and ably responded to . The Janitor ' s toast concluded a very agreeable eveniug . Prince Frederick IVilliam Chapter , No . 753 . —This prosperous chapter held its list meeting for the year on "Wednesday , Oct . 27 th , at the Knights of St . John Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . Ill the unavoidable absence of the
M . E . Z ., the chapter was opened by Comp . F . G . Baker , P . Z ., as M . EZ . ; T . A . Adams , II . ; Houghton , J ; H . Stacey , S . E . ; Hill , N ; T . Foxall , P . S . ; Ware , AS . Among the P . K . ' s present were J . D . Caulcher , Treasurer ; T . Robinson , J . Frost ; Comps . Mullius , Wood , Claiason , Coulton , Price , Coote , Ramsay Smith , Austin , Alexander , Stiles , Windla , Swatton , Butler , Stewart , Tiggot , Carter ,
and other Comps . Comp . Jones , of the Joppa Chapter , was the only visitor The ballot was then taken for the following brethren to be exalted : Bro . R . II Bush , M . D . ( 1150 ); J . T . Brown ( 753 ) , R Firbauk ( 107 ) , E . Hammond ( 107 ) , which was unanimous iu their favour . Bro Brown was then introduced and exalted to the Supreme degree of R . A . M ., the ceremony and addresses of the
various chiirs and officera being given iu the usual excellent manner for which this chapter is distinguished . An elegautly bound Bible was presented to the chapter by Comp . h . G . Baker , P . Z ., which was accepted with p leasure . The chapter was then closed , and the Comps . sat down to au excellent banquet over which Comp . Key Hardy , M . E . Z ., presided . The usual loyal toasts were
given , after which the M . EZ . proposed the health of the newly- exalted Comp . ; iu a few well chosen words . Comp . Brown expressed the great pleasure he received iu being ex dted to t lis bsautiful degree , ever since he had beeu a Mason he admired it , and the degree he had taken this evening would induce him to persevere iu Masonry , and prove himself a worthy Mason . The health of tho
visitor Comp . Jones , was then given . Comp Jones said he was much pleased in witnessing tin excellent working of the chapter , and also the sumptuous banquet provided for them , and the cordiality by which he had been received , of which he should retain a pleasurable recollection . The health of tha M . E . Z . ' s , P . Z . 's an A officers were then given , aud the companions separated haviug spent a vory happy evening .
SCOTLAND . St . Andrew's Chapter , No . 83 . —Exaltation of II . III the Prince Rhodocanakis . — A special meeting of this Chapter was called on tbe 19 th ult ., at 3 o ' clock , for the exaltation of Bro . the Prince Rhodoeanakis . and among the Comps . present were , Dr . Cairns , M . E Z ; Dr . Oarmichael , 11 . ; and Dr Dickson , J . ; Lindsay Mackersey ,
u . b . K ; Dr . MeCowen , ( Representative of the Grand Orient of France ) , P . Z . ; C . S . Law , PZ . 56 , G . D . of C ; Wm . Mann , G . J . W ., . M . EZ . 1 ; A . J . Stewart , 33 ° , Grand Treasurer , Grand llcpresontative from tho Graud Chapter of Cana la ; ( J . Fitzgerald Matier , No . 1 ; and many others . After the decree of Mark Master , Past or Chair Master , and Excellent Master had been conferred on His Imperial
Highness , he passed the veils in due aud ancient firm aud was then admitted to the Chapter and exalted to tho degree of Holy Boyal Arch . Tho duties of P . S . wero most efficiently discharged by Comp . Mackersey , U . S . It ! . The only toast propo-cd was that of the hedth of tho newlyexalted Companion , which was duly honoured and responded to .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction . —An interesting meeting of this well-known Chapter of Instruction was hold nt the George Hotel . Aldermaubury , on Tuefdiy . thc 2 fith ult ., upon which occasion the Companions had au opportunity of greeting the M . E . Comp . Henry Murray , D . U . Master , and District G . Supt . for China , who is at present in England . Tho Chapter was duly opened by E .
Comp . J . Brett , PZ 177 and 075 , as Z . ; R . Wcntworth Little , M . K . Z . 177 , and P . Z . 975 , as II ; A . P . Loewenstark , P . Z ., as J . ; J . Bovd , P . Z . 531 , as P . Z . ; G . A Smith . P . S . ; Or Woodman , M . E . Z . 33 , as E . ; Taylor ns N ; Edmui'li-- , D . )! . Still . Ferguson , Lemaitre , Hamilton , V . 'i , 55 ) , Harleld , Uix , Ashby , aud Bernstein . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed , Comp . Edmands being
tho candidate , after which two clauses of the first section were v / orkod . Comp . Brett then most effectively delivered tho explanation of the liaiino . s of tho Twelve Tribes , and by particular request also gave the lecture ou tho Platonic bodies . Comp . Little , II ., thou rose and said ho had a proposition to make , which be was satisfied would bo ¦ received with unqualified approbation : it was , to move
that the rank of au Honorary member bo conferred upon tho distingui-hed Comp . . M . E . Homy Murray , D U . S . for China , who was present that evening . It was a feeblu tribute to his merit , but it would serve to remind Comp . Murray when he returned to rule over the Craft iu that dis ' ant land , that be was held in high esteoin by bis
brethren iu England . Comp . Boyd seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . Comp . Murray expressed his sense of the compliment paid him , and s . iid he was greatly interested in tho proceedings ho had witnessed that evening , and could only wish that tho Comps 5 n China had BO efficient an instructor as Comp . Brett . The Chapter was then closed .
Instruction.
Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 . —This old lodge of instruction which has lately moved back to the locality in which it was originated , ( namely Bro . Rackstraws , the Old Gun Tavern , ) in the course of time has made many changes , some not being to its advantage , but we may hope it will Ions ; continue where it has now taken up its abode : Bro . Fisher ' s refreshment-rooms , Metropolitan
Railway , Victoria Station . The room the lodge meets in is by far the best occupied by any lodge of instruction in London—the creature comforts of the members are also cared for in every particular , by the worthy Bro . Fisher , and their progress in Masonic knowledge is safe , under
the auspices of our esteemed Bro . Cottebrune , who is always in attendance to impart information . These advantages ought to make it the lodge of instruction par excellence of the south western part of the metropolis—the facility with which any part of London can be reached being also a great boon .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PROVINCIAL . ScMUSOUOUGn . —Star-in-thc-East Lodge , No . 95 , ofMark Masters , E Q . —This lodge me \ , in the lodge-room , Old Globe Inn , on Wednesday , the 27 th of October . The following officeis and brethren were present : Bros . W . T . Farthing , AV . M . ; W . P . Rooke P . M . ; J . W . Woodall , P . M ., G . M O ., the Worshipful the Mayor of Scarborough ; R . H . Peacock ,
S . W . ; W . Pocock , J . W . ; J . A . Chaplain , Treas . ; H . C . Martin Sec of Reg . of Marks ; H . W . Garnett , M . O . ; D . Fletcher , S O . ; J . Parker , J . O . ; G . H . Walshaw , S . D . ; J . E . Green . Org . ; W . Pattison , I . G ., aud J . Verity , Tyler . Bros . Williamson , Spurr , Ruddock , Hardgrave , Surtees , Groves , Inskip , and Kendall , York Lodge , visitors . The minutes were read aud confirmed . Bros . J . Knight , A .
Allen , and Land were balloted for , and elected candidates for advancement , aud the first-named two being present they were admitted , and advauced to the degree of MM ., in the W . M . ' s usual very impressive and correct manner . Bro . Rooke , P M . proposed , and Bro . Spurr seconded , a vote of thanks to the W . M . for his regular attendance and assiduity during his year of office , which was carried
unanimously . Bro . Kit-thing , ( the W . M ., ) returned thanks iu a very able maimer . Thia being the night for the election of the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year , Bro . H . A . Williamson , P . M ., 200 , was unanimously ele : ted to fill the high and very important office of W . M . Tliose brethren who have heard Bro . Williamson work the several degrees in the Blue Lodge , will we are certain ,
look forward to a year ' s real enjoymeut in the lodge , his kiudncss of heart , real Masonic principles and general usefulness , havo justly won for him the respect and esteem of a \ ery wide circle of friends . Bro . J . A . Chaplain was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the fourth time , and ho also returned thanks in a
humorous speech , thanking the brethren for the confidence thus reposed in him Bro . J . Kendall , of the York Mark Lodge , was proposed as a joining member and Bro . J . Fisher . P . M ., S . P . Z ., was proposed for advancement at the next meeting . The lodge was closed with solemn prayer , aud the brethren spent an hour ' s real enjoyment
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
RED CROSS OF ROME & CONST AN TINE . METROPOLITAN . Roman Eagle Conclave , No . 6 —A regular assembly of this important Conclave was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-streeet , on Saturday , the 23 rd ult ., when the following Knights were present ; V . E . Kut . 11 . C . Levander , M . A ., G . A . Treas , M . P . S . ; Dr . W . R . Woodman , G . A . Hecorder ; V . E . Dr . 0 . II . Rogers-Harrison , S . G . ; Row
W . B . Church . M . A ., J . G . ; W . F . N . Quilty , K . G . C ., P . Sov . and Treas . ; A . A . Pondlebury , K . G C ., Recorder ; II . Altaian , Prefect ; J . Weaver , Org . ; S . Foxall , Herald ; W . HurUtone , S . S . j R . Wentworth-Little . G . Recorder ; D . R . Adams , W . C . Barlow , A . Perrot , Geo . J . Tyler , J . Tunks , 0 . lluigh , Dr . W . C . Lueey , II Thompson , M . P . S . Designate , No . 18 ; J . J . Canev , C . II . Thompson , J . R .
Foulger and G . Smith . Visitor , 111 . Sir Knt . Colonel Burdett , 32 ° , G . H . Chancellor of England , and Ins -Geu . for Surrey . Tho Conclave was opened in imperial form , the roll was called , and the minutes were duly read and confirmed . Ballots wore taken for Bros . H . Massey , P . M . tUU , Dulwich , MK \ i . Lionel HivsVham , P . M . 7 o , Winchester , and proved unanimously in favour of their
admission . Bro . Alfred Smith , MA .. Oxon . P . M . 70 , Winchester , being iu attendance , was thou regularly admitted , received , constituted and installed a Knight of th . i Order . The elections for the ensuing year wero then proc died with , and resulted aa f Hows . Sir Knts . W . R . Woodman , M . I ) , as M . P . S . ; C H . Rogers-1 Unison V . E . ; W . in N . Quilty . Treas , ami J . Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knts .
lliu-Utou , Barlow , aud Perrot were chosen as the Council of tho Conclave A P . Sov . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Sir Knt . Levander , and the Conclave was closed . The Sir Knights then adjourned to auexeellenthanquctunder the superintendence of Sir Kut . Smith , tho manager of tho hotel , —with which tho brethren were well p leased .
After the cloth was drawn , the M . PS . gave tho first toast . " To tho memory of Constantino and Eusebius , " which he asked them to driuk iu solemn silence . Oliedieuco was paid to this order , in d the usual respect accorded to tho pious memory of 0 and 10 . The glasses having been renUimiduul . tho M . P . S . m \ M
the next toast was one ho was sure the Sir Kni ghts Companions would drink with great cordiality . It was " 'J'hu Queen , and Christian Masonry . " ( Cheers . ) The M . P . S proposed the "Right Hon . Lord Keulis , Sovereign of tho Urdcr , aud other members of the Grand Council , " and said on tho present occasion the Conclave wa » favoured with more than ono member of that Council .
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He coupled with the toast the name of Colonel Francis Burdett , of the Premier Conclave . Sir Knt . PERIIOT , with his usual kindness , sang au amusing song in French , which was much applauded . Colonel BURDETT said after the very grateful music and pleasant strains they had just heard , he was afraid a recitative from him would not be very welcome . He
assured them he felt great pleasure in coming amongst them aud in being associated with one of the highest Orders ever brought before the public , and which Was making rapid progress throughout the country , and felt the Order was one which would induce Masons to look
higher than tbey have been able to look . He thanked them very much for their kind hospitality , and for the manner in which be had beeu received amongst them . The M . P . S . said the next toast on the list was that of " The Grand Senate and the Kni ghts of the Grand Cross of this Order . "
Sir Knight WOODMAN , M . D .. V . E , responded on behalf of the members of that body , and said he was sure that if they could do anything to promote the welfare of the Order they would do so very willingly . Sir Knt . Qun . rv also responded . He add he would simply tender h s best thanks for ths cordial manner in which the toast ha I been drunk , and although he could
not take credit upon himself for any particular service they had rendered the Order , yet when occasion required it they were willing to do all in their power . When the Order grew into magnitude , which he was sure it would , and fresh duties were cast upon the Grand Senate , everything would be done to keep up the prestige of the Sir Knights of tbe Red Cross of Home and Constantino .
The M . P . S . paid he had the pleasing duty of bringing forward to their notice the name of one who had lately joined the Ord ? r—Sir Knt . Alfred Smith . He was a very old friend of his . being a P . M . of the lodge in which he ( the M . P . S . ) had bee-i initiated , and of which Bro . Smith had been twice Master . ( Hear , hear . ) He had had much pleasure in installing him into this Christian
Order , and he felt that he would never regret the step he had taken ( Cheers . ) For the Conclave , he w * s assured they would never regret having admitted him amongst them . ( Hear , hear . ) ( The toast was well received . ) Sir Knt . SMITO thanked the Sir Knts . Comps for their kindness in admitting him into the Order . His knowledge of the lower degrees of Masonry had convinced
him of the importance and sublimity of the higher degrees . Heshouldn"ver forget what ho had learned this evening , and would transmit the sword to those who might come after him , as unsullied a 3 he had this evening received it . ( Cheers . ) Sir Knt . Qoir / rv in proposing " Tho M . P . S ., " said he had worthily fulfilled the duties of the chair , as they all well knew .
( The toast was much Applauded . ) The M . P . S . said it always afforded him the greatest pleasure to be with them , he considered it a high honour to preside over them , more especially as he had been FO well supported by the Companions . lie hoped they would always meet in the same harmonoius spirit . He then proposed the health of tho P . Sov . of tbe Conclave ,
Sir . Knt . Quilty . They all knew how well ho had performed his duties when in the chair . He also had much pleasure iu presenting him , in the name of the Sir Knts ., with a handsome jewel , which he now decorated him with . He trusted he would live many years to wear it in the Coticlave , where he would always be received with the utmost cordiality .
Tho M . P . S . then presented Bro . Quilty with a handsome P . Sov ' s . jewel made by Sir Knt . Kenning , of the Masonio Dep ' t , 3 ami 4 , Little Britain , nnd which bore the folloniiig inscription : "Presented to Sir Knt . Quilty in recogni'ion of his services as tho first M P . Sov . of tho Roman Eagle Conclave . No . G . of the Order of Knights of the ltcd Cross of Homo and Constai . tiue . "
Sir Kut . Qun . rv said lie had not only to thank them for having drank his health , but also to tender his very best thanks to them for the hands ina jewel they had presented him with . He was glad to think they considered ho had done bis duty well , although when ho assumed tho chair for tho first time it was with the greatest diffidence , and it was imly on beiag assured of
their cordial support thiit ho undertook thn duty . lie felt it was entirely due to them that he was abl to perform the duties with satisfaction , lie would always remember with pride that he had been tho first Sov . of one of the largest conclaves of the Order , ai . d from tho assemblage pre-ont this eveniug , it was quite certaiu tho "Roman Eagle" waa not losing any ot its feathers . He
was sure they all hod but one wish at heart , and that was tho success of the Order . It would always lie his earnest endeavour to deserve their good opinion . ( Cheers . ) The M . P . S . proposed th « j health of Sir Kut . Woodman , whom he said had fulfilled numerous duties in the conclave . He trusted he would alwavs be ablo to attend the conclave and add considerably to the number of its
members . " ndinig him success , ho called upon the Comps . to join with liim in drinking to " The health of tho M . P . Sov . Elect , Sir Kut Woodman . '' ( Cheers . ) Sir Knt WOODMAN said ho would do the best he could to discharge tho duties of tho office to which they bad
so kindly elected him . Ho hoped the " Komnn liaglo " would becniix ! the largest conclave in the Older . Tho M . I ' . H . pr . ipnaed tue Recorder Sir Knt Ptiidlebury Sir Knt . PK . \ I >* . ' HUIIY in response said it would always be his utmost endeavour to enhance the prosperity of the conclave .
Some other toasts wero given and re-ponded to , nnd tho Sir Knts . poparated having enjoyed a very uleaannt evening , enlivened by miiuu oiiudleiit music from Sir Knts . Weaver . Perrot , and Chas . K . Thompson . Sir Kut , Church need as Chaplain iu tho Conclave , aud at the banquet table .