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Article Royal Arch. Page 1 of 1 Article Mark Masonry. Page 1 of 1 Article Mark Masonry. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. Page 1 of 1 Article INSTALLATION OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND PRINCE LEOPOLD AS KNIGHTS OF MALTA. Page 1 of 1 Article CONSECRATION OF THE DARLINGTON MARK LODGE, No. 250. Page 1 of 1
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Royal Arch.
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ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 I . — A regular convocation of this old chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Thursday , the nth inst ., under somewhat melancholy circumstances , the M . E . Z . having died very suddenly three clays after the last convocation , and the companions , in consequence , appeared in mourning . Ex . Comp . Foxall , I . P . Z ., occupied the chair
of M . E . Z ., supported by Ex . Comps . Nunn , fl . ; Lovett , J . ; Webb , P . Z ., Treas . ; Comps . Dunn , S . N . ; H . Lovegrove , P . S . ; Salter , ist Asst . S . ; Potter , Janitor ; Laskey , P . Z . ; Doclson , P . Z . ; Lean , Cox , Amis , Walker , and others , the only visitor being Ex . Comp . Thompson , P . Z . 507 . After ballot , Bro . Reid vvas introduced , and duly exalted , thc lectures being given by Comps . Foxall and Nunn in a
very creditable manner . The installation of Principals was proceeded with by Ex . Comp . Foxall , the following being thc complete list of officers : —Comps . Nunn , M . E . Z . , Lovett , II .- , Dunn , J . ; Webb , Treas . ; T . Foxall , S-ribe E . ; I-I . Lovegrove , Scribe N . ; Salter , P . S . ; and Potter , janitor . Comp . Salter invested Comps . Amis and
Walker as ist and 2111 Assistant Sojourners . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , " That a letter of condolence bc sent to thc widow of Comp . Durkin , the late respected M . E . Z . " After the transaction of some routine business thc chapter was closed and thc companions adjourned to tbe banquet , over which the M . E . Z ., Comp . Nunn , presided .
TWICKEN HAM . —Francis Burdelt Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this provincial chapter was held on the 3 rd inst . at the Alb my Hotel . Among thc officers present were Comps . J . Tomlinson , M . E . Z . ; Cama , P . G . S . B . Middx ., II . ; Charles Horsley , P . P . G . S . of Middx ., acting J . and Treas . ; W . Tav lor , S . N . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . S . ; and Rushworth , 1 st Asst .
Thc minutes of the previous convocation having been read and cniilirmc I , the subject of the bye-laws was fully discussed , and it was unanimously resolved that a Committee , consisting of Comps Horsley , W . Tayler , Walls , Rushwortb , nnd Saunders , should dr . ivv up the same , and submit them lo the chanter for approval at the next regular meeting . The election of officers llien took place with the following unaniniou * result : —Comps . Cama ,
M . E . Z . ; S . II . Knaggs , H . ; W . Taylor , | . ; Charles Hors-Uy , Tnas . ; Walls , S . N .-, W . H . S . iuivieis , S . E . ; Rushworth , P . S . ; and Harrison , Janitor . Comp . Rushworth having ann iiinccd tint he should appoint Comps . Saunders and J ffe-rys as his First and Second Assistants , the c invci .-. uiorr iv . i-e duly and formally cl-i-ril , a id the compud . ns pirlo . ik of a collation , vvhi-h was well served . Tile only toasts propose ! wire" The Queen anil Royal Arch Masonry , " " The Principal ? , " anel "The Officers . "
INSTRUCTION . NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 )—This chapter oi improvement bell a convocation at the Jolly Farmers , 113 , Souihgute-rnad , N ., on Thursday , the 11 th inst . Present M . E . Comps . Hobbs , Z . ; Braine , II . ; Cusworth , J . ; Mather , Preceptor ; McMillan , P . S . ; H . ilford , Treasurer ;
Hunter , S . E . ; Weston , N ; Comp . E'lmonds , l'ysh , Lee , Giiggs , Brasted , ancl Cogan . The M . E . Z . declared thc chapter open for thc purpose of improvement , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Tlie e-eie-monv of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Brasted acting as candidate . Comps . Lee , Brasted , and Cogan were elected members . The chapter was then closed .
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TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE ( No . 244 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge vvas held at Trinity College , Weymouth-street , under tbe presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . P . issawer , Prov . G . Reg . ol M ., assisted by his officers . The visitors were Bros . Davison , Grand Treas ., D . Prov . G . M . M . ; Dewar , G . Asst . Sec . ; Broadley , Prov . G . M . Tunis and Malta ; J . Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; H .
Lovegrove , Prov . G . S . of Wks . ; and a distinguished Scotch brother , representing the Grand Chapter of Scotland . Bro . Hoare , Jan ., sou of one ofthe founders of the lodge , was duly advanced , the ceremony being performed with full musical accompaniment , the voices being led by Bro . J . Stedman , the fine organ and excellent singing
producing an effect rarely experienced 111 Masonic ceremonies . Alter the conclusion e > f the ceremony tbe brethren dined together at the Bodega , Oxford-street :, when the usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Broadley made an excellent speech e > n Masonry in Tunis and Malta ; and , assisted by the excellent vocal exercises of the brethren , a pleasant evening was spent .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 25 a ) . —An emergency m ** eting cf th ' s lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday last , the 13 th inst . The W . M . being absent in the country , the lodge was opened by Bro . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., as W . M ., supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . G . S . of W ., S . W . ; G . Clark , J . W . ; H . Baldwin , S . D . and Sec ; C . Axford , I . G . ; and R . Potter , Tyler ; with visitors Bros . Thrupp , P . G . J . O . ; Richardson ,
G . J . D . ; Clifford Lehman Barrett , P . G . Org . ; and Anderson . The ballot was taken for Bros . Clapham ancl Kip'iug , and the latter brother being in attendance was regularly advanced to the Honourable Degree . The seats of the Overseers were filled by the three visiting Grand Officers , Bros . Thrupp , Richardson , and Barrett , so that Bro . Poore ' s effective rendering of the ceremony vvas ably assisted . At the close of the proceedings the brethren separated .
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WHITEHAVEN . — Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening last , the 12 th ins ' ., in the Freemasons ' Hall , College-street . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Henry , P . P . G . S . W ., supported by Bros . W . B . Gibson , P . G . M . O ., S . W . ; E . Tyson , P . G . I . G ., Sec , as J . W . ; W . White , M . O . ; G . Sparrow , S . O . ; J . W . Miles ,
J . O ., J . 216 , as J . D . ; J . S . Wilson , I . G . ; G . Fitzgerald , Tyler ; W . Holloway , G . Dalrymple , W , M . 216 , P . G . J . D . ; C . H . Hodgson , 216 ; T . Atkinson , 216 ; and e . thers . The lodge being opened , the minutes were read anil confirmed . A ballot was then taken for the admission of Bros . Dalrymple , Hodgson , and Atkinson , as joining members , whilst Bros . W . Sandvvith , P . M . 119 , and J .
Rothery , 119 , were balloted for as candidates for advancement . Bro . M'Kclvie ( who had been previously accepted ) and Bro . Rothery being in attendance , were regularly advanced to the Honourable Degree . The W . M . having been re-elected to the chair of A ., vvas duly installed , proclaimed , and greeted by the brethren , the whole ceremonies being ably conducted by Bro . Dalrymple , W . M . 216 . The
W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . B . Gibson , S . W . ; W . White , J . W . ; John Barr , M . O . ; Ed . Tyson , S . O . ; George Dalrymple , Sec , and Reg . ; J . W . Miles , J . O . ; Jas . Robertson , S . D . ; J . S . Wilson , J . D . ; Geo . Spirrovv . I . . G . ; Geo . Fitzgerald , Tyler . There being nothing more for the good and welfare of the lodge , it was closed , and an hour vvas spent in harmony .
COCKERMOUTH . —Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Mark lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Station-street , on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst . There were present Bros . R . Robinson , W . M . j VV . F . Lamonby , I . P . M . ( Freemason ); W . H . Lewthwaite , S . W . ; R . W . Robinson , M . O . ; T . C . Robinson , S . O . ; 11 . Peacock , J . O . ; W . Shilton , S . D . ; W . Paisley , J . D . ; T . Mason , I . G . ; and J . Hewson , Tyler . Other
members were unavoidably absent . 1 he minutes being read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . Isaac Evening , Lodges 9 62 and K / 02 , which being unanimous , he was admitted , and regularly advanced to the Honourable Degree by the I . P . M . It having been intimated that thc Provincial Grand Lodge nice ting would be held at Carlisle on Tuesday , the liith inst ., under tbe banner of Cumberland Lodge , No . 60 , the lo . lge vvas clo ; ed .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmoreland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND .
The aiinu-1 meeting e-f this province via ? h Id in the Freemasons' Hall , Castlc-slrcct , Carlisle-, on Tiles lay , the ytb inst ., under the : banner of Cumberlan I Loelgc , No . 60 , Bro . C . G . Hayward , P . M ., W . M ., P . G .
I . G . of England , who was , however , confined to his bed through a severe illness . Bro . Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., R W . Deputy Provincial G . and Master , P . G . W . of England , presided , in the absence of the Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W . Provincial Grand Mailer ; anel amongst the others present were Bros . | . Nicholson , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . S . W ., as D . P . G . M . ; G . J . M'Kay , P . M . 19 ; , P . G . S . W . ; Dr .
Henry , W . M . 21 * , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Potter , P . M . 60 , P . G . M . O . ; W . B . Gibson , S . W . 213 , P . G . S . O . ; T . Mandle , P . M . 151 , P . G . J . O . ; J . A . Wheatley , P . M . Co , P . G . Treas . ; P . de E . Collin , P . M . 151 , P . G . Steward , P . G . Sec ; G . Dalrymple , VV . M . 216 , P . G . J . D . ; J . Cook , P . M . Co , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . C . Mason , 60 , P . G . In . Works ; | . Haswell , Sec 60 , P . G . Steward ; J . Taylor , 195 , P . G .
Steward ; J , Ewing , S . W . 60 ; R . Robinson , W . M . 229 ; W . H . Lewthwaite , S . W . 229 ; Capt . Sewell , J . W . 229 ; T . C . Robinson , S . O . 229 ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 229 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Cunningham , 60 , P . G . Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the last provincial meeting held at Keswick , in June , 1878 , under the banner of the
Bective Lodge , No . 147 , having been read and confirmed , the Treasurer's statement of accounts , showing a balance of £ 6 lis . 6 d . in thc bank , vvas submitted and approved , 'die next business vvas the election of a Provincial Grand Master for the next three years , and Bro . Henry moved , Bro . Wheatley seconded , and it vvas unanimously resolved , that the Earl of Bective be re-elected . The officers were
next appointed and invested ; Bros . Nicholson and Cun ningham being respectively elected by show of hands The following is the list : — Bro . P . dc Is . Collin , P . M . 1 -, 1 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ J . A . Wheatley , P . M . 60 ... Prov . G . J . W . „ \ V . Court , P . M . 60 Prov . G . M . O .
„ T . Mandle , P . M . 151 Prov . G . S . O . „ R . Nelson , P . M . 195 Prov . G . J . O . „ J . Nicholson , P . M . 151 ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, Capt . Sewell , J . W . 229 Prov . G . Reg . ; „ W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 229 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ J . Gardiner , P . M . 151 Prov . G . A . Sec . O . Ileeilr ., mivlH WM , ( , Prnu fiSri
„ E . Tyson , | . W . 21 s Prov . G . J . D . ,, J . Godfrey , P . M . 195 Prov . G . I . W . „ J . C . Mason , 60 ... ' Prov . G . D . C . „ | . Haswell , Sec . 60 Prov . G . A . D . C
„ R . Robinson , W . M . 229 ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Wilkinson , 195 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ W . H . Lewthwaite , S . W . 229 ... Prov . G . Org . „ Taylor , 195 ... Prov . G . I . G . Bros . Walker , 216 ; Mills , 21 * ; and ) „ „ Cl , Ewing , Co ... ... j P » v . G . Stewards .
Bro . W . Cunningham , Co Piov . G . Tyler . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master in the chair , in investing the Prov . Grand Treasurer , said there were now a sufficient number of lodges to make the province a reality , instead of a sham . They had now a balance in the bank , and this was going to be a Provincial Grand Lodge of which the Order might well be proud . Next ytar it was expected the provincial meeting would be held at Cockermouth ,
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmoreland.
under the banner of Fatthfull Lodge , when he hoped there would be a good report of the progress of the Order in the province . This was all the business , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was duly closed . Subsequently luncheon was partaken of at the County Hotel .
Installation Of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke Of Connaught And Prince Leopold As Knights Of Malta.
INSTALLATION OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND PRINCE LEOPOLD AS KNIGHTS OF MALTA .
A Special Priory of the Reli gious and Military Order of Knights of Malta was held at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on Saturday last , the 13 th inst ., at one
o ' clock , for the purpose of receiving into the Order their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Connaught , Great Prior of the Temple for Ireland , and Prince Leopold , Past Preceptor of the Coeur de Lion Preceptory , Oxford . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the Order , vvas utiavoielably prevented from being present and presiding , as he hae ; intended doing , and the throne was
consequently occupied by Lord Skelmersdale , the Great Prior of England and Wales , who was attended by the following Provincial Prio's and Great Officers of the Order : Col . Shadwell Clerke , Great Sub Prior ; W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Prior of Hants ; Capt . N . G . Philips , Prov . Piior of Suffolk and Cambridge ; Rev . H . Giddy , Prov . Prior of South Africa ; J . M . P . Montagu , D . L ., Prov . Prior of
Dorset ; Capt . C . Beswicke-Royds , Prov . Prior of Lancashire ; W . Kingston , Brov . Prior of Mediterranean ; Genl . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., Prov . Prior of Surrey ; Col . J . W . Peard , Prov . Prior of Cornwall ; C . Fendelow , Prov . Prior of Stafford and Worcestershire ; H . D . Sandeman , P . Prov . Prior of Bengal ; Col . Somerville Burney , P . Prov . Prior of Essex ; S . Rawson , P . Prov . Prior of China : Mar .-Gen . II . Cleric . P . Pe-ne / . Prior nf Knot ¦ Cn ) .
G . N . Boldero , P . Prov . Prior of Mediterranean ; J . L . Sim , V . i ' rov . Prior of Ceylon ; J . E . Curtis , Arch Treas . ; the Rev . Ambrose Hill , Prelal- ; Alex . Staveley Hill , ( i . C , M . P ., Chancellor ; Col . Francis Burdett , Constable ; R . H . Thrupp , Reg . ; Charles Goolden , Trcis . ; G . Lambert , Warden of Regalia ; W . Tinkler , Vice-Chancellor
W . Sp-ncer , Sub-Mar . dial ; and the following Past Grand Offie- er-, and others : Sir Patrick Colquhoun , Q . C ; Sir Michael Costa , Genl . II . li . Doherty , C . B . ; M . Genl . C . Randolph , Rev . T . Cochrane , James Gibbs , C . S . I . ; Col . Ilaldane ' , Dr . W . B . Brodie , F . Richardson , J . Keene , Louis Desatiges , Rev . W . R . Sanderson , Dr . M . B . Tanner , Magnus Ohren , Dr . C . J . Smith , Mai > r J . Browne
C . Chan ! os P .-l .-, I * . Letchworth , Major C . Caldwell , W . H . Pullen , W . C Willing . Their Royal Highnesses arrived from Buckingham Palace precisely at one ti'clock , ancl were received by tbe acting Marshals , Gen . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., and Capt . N . G . Philips , ancl were subsequently duly admitted , proclaimed , and installed " Knights of St . John of
Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta ; " the interesting and impressive ceremonial being conducted by Col . Shadwell Gierke , the Gt . Sub-Prior of the Order . The hall , which , on this occasion , was fitted as a chapter house of thc Knights of Malta , presented a beautiful and picturesque appearance , being entirely hung round with the banners of the knights , and otherwise decorated
with the furniture peculiar to the Order , whilst the scarlet tunics and black cloaks , both charged with the eightpointed white cross , in which the knights were habited , added a rich effect to the scene . During the ceremony , Capt . N . G . Philips , Prov . Prior of Suffolk and Cambridge , made a very interesting presentation to their Royal Highnesses of two antique rings , which had in former times been worn by Commanders of
the old Order of Malta , ancl which had come into Capt . Philips' possession when quartered in that island in 1857 . These rings display the eight-pointed cross , in white enamel , surmounted with a crown ( the badge of a Commander ) in a oval of gold , pierced , and were two of the rings of profession , worn in former times by all members of the Order . Their Royal Highnesses expressed themselves as much gratified at receiving these rare souvenirs .
Consecration Of The Darlington Mark Lodge, No. 250.
CONSECRATION OF THE DARLINGTON MARK LODGE , No . 250 .
This event took p lace on Saturday , Ihe 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Archer-street , Darlington , and was attended by about fifty brethren . A lodge having been opened at two p . m . by the ^ R . W . Prov . G . M ., Canon Tristram , fifteen candidates were advanced to the Degree by Bro . T . B .
Whytehead , P . M . of the York Mark Lodge , T . I ., at the request of the P . G . M . The lodge was then consecrated by the Prov . G . M ., and the W . M . designate , Bro . J . M . Meek ( York Mark Lodge ) , of Darlington , was installed by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . Y . Strachan , of Newcastle . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Bailey , S . W . ; S . F . Bousfield , J . W . ; R . A . Luck ,
M . O . ; C . R . Fry , S . O . ; H . E . O . Muller , J . O . ; F . Parr , Sec . ; W . Lear , Reg . of Marks ; F . Tovey , Org . ; J . C . Martin , S . D . ; W . Hobson , J . D . ; J . J . Wilkes , I . G . ; T . Garget , Tyler . The brethren and visitors afterwards dined together , the W . M . presiding , when the usual toasts were duly honoured .
Messrs . Puttick and Simpson sold by auction en Monday last the autograph score of Handel ' s opera " Amadigi" for £ 35 ios ., and that of Mozart's Quintetto in D major for forty-three guineas . They were from the collection of the late Mr . F . Smee , of the Bank o £ England
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Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 I . — A regular convocation of this old chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Thursday , the nth inst ., under somewhat melancholy circumstances , the M . E . Z . having died very suddenly three clays after the last convocation , and the companions , in consequence , appeared in mourning . Ex . Comp . Foxall , I . P . Z ., occupied the chair
of M . E . Z ., supported by Ex . Comps . Nunn , fl . ; Lovett , J . ; Webb , P . Z ., Treas . ; Comps . Dunn , S . N . ; H . Lovegrove , P . S . ; Salter , ist Asst . S . ; Potter , Janitor ; Laskey , P . Z . ; Doclson , P . Z . ; Lean , Cox , Amis , Walker , and others , the only visitor being Ex . Comp . Thompson , P . Z . 507 . After ballot , Bro . Reid vvas introduced , and duly exalted , thc lectures being given by Comps . Foxall and Nunn in a
very creditable manner . The installation of Principals was proceeded with by Ex . Comp . Foxall , the following being thc complete list of officers : —Comps . Nunn , M . E . Z . , Lovett , II .- , Dunn , J . ; Webb , Treas . ; T . Foxall , S-ribe E . ; I-I . Lovegrove , Scribe N . ; Salter , P . S . ; and Potter , janitor . Comp . Salter invested Comps . Amis and
Walker as ist and 2111 Assistant Sojourners . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , " That a letter of condolence bc sent to thc widow of Comp . Durkin , the late respected M . E . Z . " After the transaction of some routine business thc chapter was closed and thc companions adjourned to tbe banquet , over which the M . E . Z ., Comp . Nunn , presided .
TWICKEN HAM . —Francis Burdelt Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this provincial chapter was held on the 3 rd inst . at the Alb my Hotel . Among thc officers present were Comps . J . Tomlinson , M . E . Z . ; Cama , P . G . S . B . Middx ., II . ; Charles Horsley , P . P . G . S . of Middx ., acting J . and Treas . ; W . Tav lor , S . N . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . S . ; and Rushworth , 1 st Asst .
Thc minutes of the previous convocation having been read and cniilirmc I , the subject of the bye-laws was fully discussed , and it was unanimously resolved that a Committee , consisting of Comps Horsley , W . Tayler , Walls , Rushwortb , nnd Saunders , should dr . ivv up the same , and submit them lo the chanter for approval at the next regular meeting . The election of officers llien took place with the following unaniniou * result : —Comps . Cama ,
M . E . Z . ; S . II . Knaggs , H . ; W . Taylor , | . ; Charles Hors-Uy , Tnas . ; Walls , S . N .-, W . H . S . iuivieis , S . E . ; Rushworth , P . S . ; and Harrison , Janitor . Comp . Rushworth having ann iiinccd tint he should appoint Comps . Saunders and J ffe-rys as his First and Second Assistants , the c invci .-. uiorr iv . i-e duly and formally cl-i-ril , a id the compud . ns pirlo . ik of a collation , vvhi-h was well served . Tile only toasts propose ! wire" The Queen anil Royal Arch Masonry , " " The Principal ? , " anel "The Officers . "
INSTRUCTION . NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 )—This chapter oi improvement bell a convocation at the Jolly Farmers , 113 , Souihgute-rnad , N ., on Thursday , the 11 th inst . Present M . E . Comps . Hobbs , Z . ; Braine , II . ; Cusworth , J . ; Mather , Preceptor ; McMillan , P . S . ; H . ilford , Treasurer ;
Hunter , S . E . ; Weston , N ; Comp . E'lmonds , l'ysh , Lee , Giiggs , Brasted , ancl Cogan . The M . E . Z . declared thc chapter open for thc purpose of improvement , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Tlie e-eie-monv of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Brasted acting as candidate . Comps . Lee , Brasted , and Cogan were elected members . The chapter was then closed .
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TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE ( No . 244 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge vvas held at Trinity College , Weymouth-street , under tbe presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . P . issawer , Prov . G . Reg . ol M ., assisted by his officers . The visitors were Bros . Davison , Grand Treas ., D . Prov . G . M . M . ; Dewar , G . Asst . Sec . ; Broadley , Prov . G . M . Tunis and Malta ; J . Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; H .
Lovegrove , Prov . G . S . of Wks . ; and a distinguished Scotch brother , representing the Grand Chapter of Scotland . Bro . Hoare , Jan ., sou of one ofthe founders of the lodge , was duly advanced , the ceremony being performed with full musical accompaniment , the voices being led by Bro . J . Stedman , the fine organ and excellent singing
producing an effect rarely experienced 111 Masonic ceremonies . Alter the conclusion e > f the ceremony tbe brethren dined together at the Bodega , Oxford-street :, when the usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Broadley made an excellent speech e > n Masonry in Tunis and Malta ; and , assisted by the excellent vocal exercises of the brethren , a pleasant evening was spent .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 25 a ) . —An emergency m ** eting cf th ' s lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday last , the 13 th inst . The W . M . being absent in the country , the lodge was opened by Bro . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., as W . M ., supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . G . S . of W ., S . W . ; G . Clark , J . W . ; H . Baldwin , S . D . and Sec ; C . Axford , I . G . ; and R . Potter , Tyler ; with visitors Bros . Thrupp , P . G . J . O . ; Richardson ,
G . J . D . ; Clifford Lehman Barrett , P . G . Org . ; and Anderson . The ballot was taken for Bros . Clapham ancl Kip'iug , and the latter brother being in attendance was regularly advanced to the Honourable Degree . The seats of the Overseers were filled by the three visiting Grand Officers , Bros . Thrupp , Richardson , and Barrett , so that Bro . Poore ' s effective rendering of the ceremony vvas ably assisted . At the close of the proceedings the brethren separated .
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WHITEHAVEN . — Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening last , the 12 th ins ' ., in the Freemasons ' Hall , College-street . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Henry , P . P . G . S . W ., supported by Bros . W . B . Gibson , P . G . M . O ., S . W . ; E . Tyson , P . G . I . G ., Sec , as J . W . ; W . White , M . O . ; G . Sparrow , S . O . ; J . W . Miles ,
J . O ., J . 216 , as J . D . ; J . S . Wilson , I . G . ; G . Fitzgerald , Tyler ; W . Holloway , G . Dalrymple , W , M . 216 , P . G . J . D . ; C . H . Hodgson , 216 ; T . Atkinson , 216 ; and e . thers . The lodge being opened , the minutes were read anil confirmed . A ballot was then taken for the admission of Bros . Dalrymple , Hodgson , and Atkinson , as joining members , whilst Bros . W . Sandvvith , P . M . 119 , and J .
Rothery , 119 , were balloted for as candidates for advancement . Bro . M'Kclvie ( who had been previously accepted ) and Bro . Rothery being in attendance , were regularly advanced to the Honourable Degree . The W . M . having been re-elected to the chair of A ., vvas duly installed , proclaimed , and greeted by the brethren , the whole ceremonies being ably conducted by Bro . Dalrymple , W . M . 216 . The
W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . B . Gibson , S . W . ; W . White , J . W . ; John Barr , M . O . ; Ed . Tyson , S . O . ; George Dalrymple , Sec , and Reg . ; J . W . Miles , J . O . ; Jas . Robertson , S . D . ; J . S . Wilson , J . D . ; Geo . Spirrovv . I . . G . ; Geo . Fitzgerald , Tyler . There being nothing more for the good and welfare of the lodge , it was closed , and an hour vvas spent in harmony .
COCKERMOUTH . —Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Mark lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Station-street , on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst . There were present Bros . R . Robinson , W . M . j VV . F . Lamonby , I . P . M . ( Freemason ); W . H . Lewthwaite , S . W . ; R . W . Robinson , M . O . ; T . C . Robinson , S . O . ; 11 . Peacock , J . O . ; W . Shilton , S . D . ; W . Paisley , J . D . ; T . Mason , I . G . ; and J . Hewson , Tyler . Other
members were unavoidably absent . 1 he minutes being read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . Isaac Evening , Lodges 9 62 and K / 02 , which being unanimous , he was admitted , and regularly advanced to the Honourable Degree by the I . P . M . It having been intimated that thc Provincial Grand Lodge nice ting would be held at Carlisle on Tuesday , the liith inst ., under tbe banner of Cumberland Lodge , No . 60 , the lo . lge vvas clo ; ed .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmoreland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND .
The aiinu-1 meeting e-f this province via ? h Id in the Freemasons' Hall , Castlc-slrcct , Carlisle-, on Tiles lay , the ytb inst ., under the : banner of Cumberlan I Loelgc , No . 60 , Bro . C . G . Hayward , P . M ., W . M ., P . G .
I . G . of England , who was , however , confined to his bed through a severe illness . Bro . Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., R W . Deputy Provincial G . and Master , P . G . W . of England , presided , in the absence of the Earl of Bective , M . P ., R . W . Provincial Grand Mailer ; anel amongst the others present were Bros . | . Nicholson , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . S . W ., as D . P . G . M . ; G . J . M'Kay , P . M . 19 ; , P . G . S . W . ; Dr .
Henry , W . M . 21 * , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Potter , P . M . 60 , P . G . M . O . ; W . B . Gibson , S . W . 213 , P . G . S . O . ; T . Mandle , P . M . 151 , P . G . J . O . ; J . A . Wheatley , P . M . Co , P . G . Treas . ; P . de E . Collin , P . M . 151 , P . G . Steward , P . G . Sec ; G . Dalrymple , VV . M . 216 , P . G . J . D . ; J . Cook , P . M . Co , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . C . Mason , 60 , P . G . In . Works ; | . Haswell , Sec 60 , P . G . Steward ; J . Taylor , 195 , P . G .
Steward ; J , Ewing , S . W . 60 ; R . Robinson , W . M . 229 ; W . H . Lewthwaite , S . W . 229 ; Capt . Sewell , J . W . 229 ; T . C . Robinson , S . O . 229 ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 229 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Cunningham , 60 , P . G . Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the last provincial meeting held at Keswick , in June , 1878 , under the banner of the
Bective Lodge , No . 147 , having been read and confirmed , the Treasurer's statement of accounts , showing a balance of £ 6 lis . 6 d . in thc bank , vvas submitted and approved , 'die next business vvas the election of a Provincial Grand Master for the next three years , and Bro . Henry moved , Bro . Wheatley seconded , and it vvas unanimously resolved , that the Earl of Bective be re-elected . The officers were
next appointed and invested ; Bros . Nicholson and Cun ningham being respectively elected by show of hands The following is the list : — Bro . P . dc Is . Collin , P . M . 1 -, 1 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ J . A . Wheatley , P . M . 60 ... Prov . G . J . W . „ \ V . Court , P . M . 60 Prov . G . M . O .
„ T . Mandle , P . M . 151 Prov . G . S . O . „ R . Nelson , P . M . 195 Prov . G . J . O . „ J . Nicholson , P . M . 151 ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, Capt . Sewell , J . W . 229 Prov . G . Reg . ; „ W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 229 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ J . Gardiner , P . M . 151 Prov . G . A . Sec . O . Ileeilr ., mivlH WM , ( , Prnu fiSri
„ E . Tyson , | . W . 21 s Prov . G . J . D . ,, J . Godfrey , P . M . 195 Prov . G . I . W . „ J . C . Mason , 60 ... ' Prov . G . D . C . „ | . Haswell , Sec . 60 Prov . G . A . D . C
„ R . Robinson , W . M . 229 ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ Wilkinson , 195 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ W . H . Lewthwaite , S . W . 229 ... Prov . G . Org . „ Taylor , 195 ... Prov . G . I . G . Bros . Walker , 216 ; Mills , 21 * ; and ) „ „ Cl , Ewing , Co ... ... j P » v . G . Stewards .
Bro . W . Cunningham , Co Piov . G . Tyler . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master in the chair , in investing the Prov . Grand Treasurer , said there were now a sufficient number of lodges to make the province a reality , instead of a sham . They had now a balance in the bank , and this was going to be a Provincial Grand Lodge of which the Order might well be proud . Next ytar it was expected the provincial meeting would be held at Cockermouth ,
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cumberland And Westmoreland.
under the banner of Fatthfull Lodge , when he hoped there would be a good report of the progress of the Order in the province . This was all the business , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was duly closed . Subsequently luncheon was partaken of at the County Hotel .
Installation Of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke Of Connaught And Prince Leopold As Knights Of Malta.
INSTALLATION OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND PRINCE LEOPOLD AS KNIGHTS OF MALTA .
A Special Priory of the Reli gious and Military Order of Knights of Malta was held at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on Saturday last , the 13 th inst ., at one
o ' clock , for the purpose of receiving into the Order their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Connaught , Great Prior of the Temple for Ireland , and Prince Leopold , Past Preceptor of the Coeur de Lion Preceptory , Oxford . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the Order , vvas utiavoielably prevented from being present and presiding , as he hae ; intended doing , and the throne was
consequently occupied by Lord Skelmersdale , the Great Prior of England and Wales , who was attended by the following Provincial Prio's and Great Officers of the Order : Col . Shadwell Clerke , Great Sub Prior ; W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Prior of Hants ; Capt . N . G . Philips , Prov . Piior of Suffolk and Cambridge ; Rev . H . Giddy , Prov . Prior of South Africa ; J . M . P . Montagu , D . L ., Prov . Prior of
Dorset ; Capt . C . Beswicke-Royds , Prov . Prior of Lancashire ; W . Kingston , Brov . Prior of Mediterranean ; Genl . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., Prov . Prior of Surrey ; Col . J . W . Peard , Prov . Prior of Cornwall ; C . Fendelow , Prov . Prior of Stafford and Worcestershire ; H . D . Sandeman , P . Prov . Prior of Bengal ; Col . Somerville Burney , P . Prov . Prior of Essex ; S . Rawson , P . Prov . Prior of China : Mar .-Gen . II . Cleric . P . Pe-ne / . Prior nf Knot ¦ Cn ) .
G . N . Boldero , P . Prov . Prior of Mediterranean ; J . L . Sim , V . i ' rov . Prior of Ceylon ; J . E . Curtis , Arch Treas . ; the Rev . Ambrose Hill , Prelal- ; Alex . Staveley Hill , ( i . C , M . P ., Chancellor ; Col . Francis Burdett , Constable ; R . H . Thrupp , Reg . ; Charles Goolden , Trcis . ; G . Lambert , Warden of Regalia ; W . Tinkler , Vice-Chancellor
W . Sp-ncer , Sub-Mar . dial ; and the following Past Grand Offie- er-, and others : Sir Patrick Colquhoun , Q . C ; Sir Michael Costa , Genl . II . li . Doherty , C . B . ; M . Genl . C . Randolph , Rev . T . Cochrane , James Gibbs , C . S . I . ; Col . Ilaldane ' , Dr . W . B . Brodie , F . Richardson , J . Keene , Louis Desatiges , Rev . W . R . Sanderson , Dr . M . B . Tanner , Magnus Ohren , Dr . C . J . Smith , Mai > r J . Browne
C . Chan ! os P .-l .-, I * . Letchworth , Major C . Caldwell , W . H . Pullen , W . C Willing . Their Royal Highnesses arrived from Buckingham Palace precisely at one ti'clock , ancl were received by tbe acting Marshals , Gen . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., and Capt . N . G . Philips , ancl were subsequently duly admitted , proclaimed , and installed " Knights of St . John of
Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta ; " the interesting and impressive ceremonial being conducted by Col . Shadwell Gierke , the Gt . Sub-Prior of the Order . The hall , which , on this occasion , was fitted as a chapter house of thc Knights of Malta , presented a beautiful and picturesque appearance , being entirely hung round with the banners of the knights , and otherwise decorated
with the furniture peculiar to the Order , whilst the scarlet tunics and black cloaks , both charged with the eightpointed white cross , in which the knights were habited , added a rich effect to the scene . During the ceremony , Capt . N . G . Philips , Prov . Prior of Suffolk and Cambridge , made a very interesting presentation to their Royal Highnesses of two antique rings , which had in former times been worn by Commanders of
the old Order of Malta , ancl which had come into Capt . Philips' possession when quartered in that island in 1857 . These rings display the eight-pointed cross , in white enamel , surmounted with a crown ( the badge of a Commander ) in a oval of gold , pierced , and were two of the rings of profession , worn in former times by all members of the Order . Their Royal Highnesses expressed themselves as much gratified at receiving these rare souvenirs .
Consecration Of The Darlington Mark Lodge, No. 250.
CONSECRATION OF THE DARLINGTON MARK LODGE , No . 250 .
This event took p lace on Saturday , Ihe 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Archer-street , Darlington , and was attended by about fifty brethren . A lodge having been opened at two p . m . by the ^ R . W . Prov . G . M ., Canon Tristram , fifteen candidates were advanced to the Degree by Bro . T . B .
Whytehead , P . M . of the York Mark Lodge , T . I ., at the request of the P . G . M . The lodge was then consecrated by the Prov . G . M ., and the W . M . designate , Bro . J . M . Meek ( York Mark Lodge ) , of Darlington , was installed by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . Y . Strachan , of Newcastle . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Bailey , S . W . ; S . F . Bousfield , J . W . ; R . A . Luck ,
M . O . ; C . R . Fry , S . O . ; H . E . O . Muller , J . O . ; F . Parr , Sec . ; W . Lear , Reg . of Marks ; F . Tovey , Org . ; J . C . Martin , S . D . ; W . Hobson , J . D . ; J . J . Wilkes , I . G . ; T . Garget , Tyler . The brethren and visitors afterwards dined together , the W . M . presiding , when the usual toasts were duly honoured .
Messrs . Puttick and Simpson sold by auction en Monday last the autograph score of Handel ' s opera " Amadigi" for £ 35 ios ., and that of Mozart's Quintetto in D major for forty-three guineas . They were from the collection of the late Mr . F . Smee , of the Bank o £ England