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Provincial.
many presents , hut those have been given because I have had it in my power to relieve pain , to sympathise in affliction , and to render various kinds of attention , but with yon I have not been able to render any of those blessings , on the contrary I fear that occasionally I may rather have given pain by a hasty word or manner , if I have I sincerely regret it . Ton , AA . M ., have heen pleased to say I have rendered benefits to this lodge ; if I have , you know full well how to acknowledge benefits by the
return of benefits . This , then , my dear brethren , will be most prized ; and in time to come when , perhaps , we may be separated , Avill recall Avith honest pride , not only our pleasant meetings , but that I was considered a worthy brother amongst you , and that we loved one another . Amongst the members present on this interesting occasion , were : Bros . W . P . Harrison , AV . M . ; G . Harcourt , E . Phillips , Blenkin , AV . G . Smith , Dr . AVillett , AV . Smith , Bird , Sir P . Colquhoun , Spencer , Play ford , and Gilbard , P . M . 's ; Clraldecott , J . AV . ; Francis , Sec ; Boss , I . G ., & c . Bro . Case , P . M ., Grand Master's Lodge , & c , visitors .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCAHBOHO ' . —Old Globe Lodge ( No . 200 . )—The last meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th ult ., when the chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Knight , AV . M ., supported by his officers , Bros . Armitage , S . W .-, Crosby , J . AV . ; Penuock , S . D . ; Middleton , J . D . ; Rooke and Stewart , P . M . 's ; Martin , P . M . and Hon . Sec ; Harrison , Org . ; Ash and Saunders , Tylers ; Smailes ,
Browning , Livingston , Gurnett , Mervin , R . H . Peacock , Chapman , Milner , J . D . C . Jackson , AVoodcoek , Ruddock , Fletcher , Gluves , Gibson , Gibb , Iuskip , Almond , Sefton , and Pritchard . The lodge Avas opened at half-past six p . m . The minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . L . G . Sefton of No . 314 was balloted for and elected a joining member . Mr . J . Kirby , builder Scarboro' was balloted for and elected a candidate for initiation . Bros . SmailesBroAvningLivingstonand Thompsonpassed a
, , , , satisfactory examination in the 1 st degree , and retired , and were readmitted and passed to the 2 nd degree . Mr . Mosey , of Scarboro ' , and Mr . Kaliski , of Leeds , were proposed for initiation . AU business being finished , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer at nine o'clock p . m .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . HSIOS AVJ _ . TEKI . OO CHAPTER ( NO . 13 ) . —The last regular convocation of this chapter was held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Freemason ' s Hall , AVoolwich . Comps . Thompson , M . E . Z . ; Grayden , II . ; and Cook , J ., presided . One brother was exalted in a manner which reflected great credit upon the efficiency of the ollicers . The chapter was honoured with a visit from Comp . P . AValtersM . E . Z . Nos 73 and 169 The chapter
, , . . being closed , the companions retired to Comp . De Grey ' s Freemasons' Tavern , Woolwich , and partook of a dinner prepared and served in an excellent manner . _ CANOJCBUBY CHAPTEB ( No . 657 ) . —The last regular convocation of this hard working chapter was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , under the presidency ol the indefatigable Comp . AV . AVatson . There was little business to
he transacted . One brother ivas exalted . The companions afterwards retired to an excellent banquet admirably served by Comp . Todd . DEVONSHIRE . Monies TOAVS , DEA'ONPOET . —St . Aubyn Chapter ( No . 954 . ) —This Royal Arch Chapter was convened on the evening of
Friday , the 24 th ult ., when a ballot was taken for two M . M . ' s , which proving unanimous , they , with the two candidates elected at a previous meeting , were exalted to this supreme degree . The duties of the Ex . 1 st Principal ' s chair was most ably filled byEx . Comp . I . AVatts , in the absence of Ex . Comp . Chappie . Tbe chairs of H . and J . being respectively occupied by Comps . Elphinstoue and Spry . A copy of the new b-laws of the
y chapter was handed to each companion present . The labours of the evening having been completed , the companions withdrew to the adjoining room for slight refreshment . Comp . AVatts , P . Z ., presided , and gave the usual Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .
Make Masonry.
MAKE MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . Sor / TitAVAEK LODGE OP MATHS : MASTERS ( No . 11 S . C . )—After the long vacation , or rather recess , the opening meeting of this flourishing and prosperous lodge was held at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-sfcreet . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . A . P . Leonard ( caused by his professional duties ) , Bro . Frederick AValters , P . AV . M . and Sec , took the chair . He
was supported by the following brethren , viz ., Bros . II . Massey , as S . W . ; R . Ord , as J . W . ; A . D . Loewenstark-, P . W . M ., Treas . ; G . Morris , M . O . ; M . A . Loewenstark , S . O . ; A . Oberdoerffcr , as J . O . ; J . Read , as Condi-. ; J . J . Hayho , as S . D . ; G . Schuck , as J . D . ; Read , as J . K . ; and AV . Y . Laing , Tyler . Amongst a large number of visitors were Bros . AV . Watson , P . M ., P . Z . ; C . Swan and C . A . Cottebrnne , P . M . 's ; A . Oberdoerfler , M . O . SG ; J . J . HayhoJ . O . 86 ; and others whose names iie were
, unable to ascertain . The minutes of the adjourned meeting held in April were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were taken for Bros . E . Prince , 73 , and J . AV . T . Barrett , 871 , which were declared to be unanimous in favour of their admission . Bro . C . A . Cottebrnne , P . M . 8 , then took the chair . Bros . Aliender , Beckham , Prince , Groom , Laundy , and Pitt presented themselves as candidates for advancement , and having provtd that they Avere properly qualified , withdrew . On their
readmission they ivere regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable degree of Mark Master . This being the election night for officers , a ballot was taken for the AA . M ., which was declared to be unanimous in favour of Bro . F . J . Lilley , D . \ A . M . A ballot was also taken for Treasurer , and declared to be unanimous in favour of Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . W . M . this making the third time that he has been elected to that office . Bro . AV . Y . Laing was unanimously elected Tyler . The
audit committee was appointed , and agreed to meet on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at seven pirn ., at the lodge house . It was agreed hy almost universal voting ( there being only one dissent ) to return the warrant to Scotland , and get a new warrant from the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England . The lodge was then closed until Monday , October 1 st , at halfpast six p . m . punctually . There ivere several candidates proposed for the next meeting .
DEVONSHIRE . PEOVINCIAI , GEAND LODGE . On Monday , the 27 th ult ., the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Masters for Devon , was held at the Huyshe Masonic Temple , Princess-place , Plymouth , at half-past six p . m .. The brethren met in the small lodge room , which proved quite inadequate to contain the members with any degree of comfort ,
hut as the temple was engaged for the Provincial Grand Chapter at eight p . m ., tho best was made of the circumstances by Bro . Richard llodila , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , ivho was indefatigable in his exertions , and contributed much to the success of the meeting . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened about the time stated by Bro . the ReA' . John Huyshe , M . A ., P . G . M . , Avho called noon Bro . Finemore , P . M ., to act as Prov . S . G . AV ., and Bro . J . R * . II . Spry , AV . M ., No . 64 , to act as Prov . J . G . AV ., in the
unavoidable absence of the proper officials . The minutes ivere read hy Bro . R . Rodda , Prov . G . Sec , and carried unanimously . There ivas a capital muster of the brethren , amongst whom Ave noticed Bros . Vincent Bird , Grand Master Overseer ; Bro . Dr . It . Dowse , D . P . G . M ., for Devon , J . C . Radford , Past Prov . G . M . O . ; R . II . Rae , AV . M . 35 ; Thomas Heath , P . Assist . G . Sec . ; AVilliam James Hughan , P . M . 78 and 94 Junior Grand Overseerand Adjutant Shanks
, , , , , li . M . L . L , Prov . G . S . B . ; Merrifield , P . M ., & c ; AV . H . Maddock , S . W ., No . 35 , and numerous others . It was surely a matter for surprise that the officers of a Provincial Grand Lodge numbering some twelve lodges , and hundreds pf members , had neither Provincial collars nor jewels on ; and certainly the fact was as wanting in dignity and respect to the province and Grand Lodge , as it was paying a poor compliment to the Mark DegreeAvhen numerous lodges
, had procured their own jewels and collars even by raising subscriptions when the lodge funds would not permit of paying for them . The various Mark Lodges in the province were generally well represented , and much interest was exhibited throughout the proceedings . The Prov . G . Master appointed the following brethren as his officers for the year ensuing , and we hope as
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Provincial.
many presents , hut those have been given because I have had it in my power to relieve pain , to sympathise in affliction , and to render various kinds of attention , but with yon I have not been able to render any of those blessings , on the contrary I fear that occasionally I may rather have given pain by a hasty word or manner , if I have I sincerely regret it . Ton , AA . M ., have heen pleased to say I have rendered benefits to this lodge ; if I have , you know full well how to acknowledge benefits by the
return of benefits . This , then , my dear brethren , will be most prized ; and in time to come when , perhaps , we may be separated , Avill recall Avith honest pride , not only our pleasant meetings , but that I was considered a worthy brother amongst you , and that we loved one another . Amongst the members present on this interesting occasion , were : Bros . W . P . Harrison , AV . M . ; G . Harcourt , E . Phillips , Blenkin , AV . G . Smith , Dr . AVillett , AV . Smith , Bird , Sir P . Colquhoun , Spencer , Play ford , and Gilbard , P . M . 's ; Clraldecott , J . AV . ; Francis , Sec ; Boss , I . G ., & c . Bro . Case , P . M ., Grand Master's Lodge , & c , visitors .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCAHBOHO ' . —Old Globe Lodge ( No . 200 . )—The last meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th ult ., when the chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Knight , AV . M ., supported by his officers , Bros . Armitage , S . W .-, Crosby , J . AV . ; Penuock , S . D . ; Middleton , J . D . ; Rooke and Stewart , P . M . 's ; Martin , P . M . and Hon . Sec ; Harrison , Org . ; Ash and Saunders , Tylers ; Smailes ,
Browning , Livingston , Gurnett , Mervin , R . H . Peacock , Chapman , Milner , J . D . C . Jackson , AVoodcoek , Ruddock , Fletcher , Gluves , Gibson , Gibb , Iuskip , Almond , Sefton , and Pritchard . The lodge Avas opened at half-past six p . m . The minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . L . G . Sefton of No . 314 was balloted for and elected a joining member . Mr . J . Kirby , builder Scarboro' was balloted for and elected a candidate for initiation . Bros . SmailesBroAvningLivingstonand Thompsonpassed a
, , , , satisfactory examination in the 1 st degree , and retired , and were readmitted and passed to the 2 nd degree . Mr . Mosey , of Scarboro ' , and Mr . Kaliski , of Leeds , were proposed for initiation . AU business being finished , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer at nine o'clock p . m .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . HSIOS AVJ _ . TEKI . OO CHAPTER ( NO . 13 ) . —The last regular convocation of this chapter was held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Freemason ' s Hall , AVoolwich . Comps . Thompson , M . E . Z . ; Grayden , II . ; and Cook , J ., presided . One brother was exalted in a manner which reflected great credit upon the efficiency of the ollicers . The chapter was honoured with a visit from Comp . P . AValtersM . E . Z . Nos 73 and 169 The chapter
, , . . being closed , the companions retired to Comp . De Grey ' s Freemasons' Tavern , Woolwich , and partook of a dinner prepared and served in an excellent manner . _ CANOJCBUBY CHAPTEB ( No . 657 ) . —The last regular convocation of this hard working chapter was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , under the presidency ol the indefatigable Comp . AV . AVatson . There was little business to
he transacted . One brother ivas exalted . The companions afterwards retired to an excellent banquet admirably served by Comp . Todd . DEVONSHIRE . Monies TOAVS , DEA'ONPOET . —St . Aubyn Chapter ( No . 954 . ) —This Royal Arch Chapter was convened on the evening of
Friday , the 24 th ult ., when a ballot was taken for two M . M . ' s , which proving unanimous , they , with the two candidates elected at a previous meeting , were exalted to this supreme degree . The duties of the Ex . 1 st Principal ' s chair was most ably filled byEx . Comp . I . AVatts , in the absence of Ex . Comp . Chappie . Tbe chairs of H . and J . being respectively occupied by Comps . Elphinstoue and Spry . A copy of the new b-laws of the
y chapter was handed to each companion present . The labours of the evening having been completed , the companions withdrew to the adjoining room for slight refreshment . Comp . AVatts , P . Z ., presided , and gave the usual Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured .
Make Masonry.
MAKE MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . Sor / TitAVAEK LODGE OP MATHS : MASTERS ( No . 11 S . C . )—After the long vacation , or rather recess , the opening meeting of this flourishing and prosperous lodge was held at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-sfcreet . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . A . P . Leonard ( caused by his professional duties ) , Bro . Frederick AValters , P . AV . M . and Sec , took the chair . He
was supported by the following brethren , viz ., Bros . II . Massey , as S . W . ; R . Ord , as J . W . ; A . D . Loewenstark-, P . W . M ., Treas . ; G . Morris , M . O . ; M . A . Loewenstark , S . O . ; A . Oberdoerffcr , as J . O . ; J . Read , as Condi-. ; J . J . Hayho , as S . D . ; G . Schuck , as J . D . ; Read , as J . K . ; and AV . Y . Laing , Tyler . Amongst a large number of visitors were Bros . AV . Watson , P . M ., P . Z . ; C . Swan and C . A . Cottebrnne , P . M . 's ; A . Oberdoerfler , M . O . SG ; J . J . HayhoJ . O . 86 ; and others whose names iie were
, unable to ascertain . The minutes of the adjourned meeting held in April were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were taken for Bros . E . Prince , 73 , and J . AV . T . Barrett , 871 , which were declared to be unanimous in favour of their admission . Bro . C . A . Cottebrnne , P . M . 8 , then took the chair . Bros . Aliender , Beckham , Prince , Groom , Laundy , and Pitt presented themselves as candidates for advancement , and having provtd that they Avere properly qualified , withdrew . On their
readmission they ivere regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable degree of Mark Master . This being the election night for officers , a ballot was taken for the AA . M ., which was declared to be unanimous in favour of Bro . F . J . Lilley , D . \ A . M . A ballot was also taken for Treasurer , and declared to be unanimous in favour of Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . W . M . this making the third time that he has been elected to that office . Bro . AV . Y . Laing was unanimously elected Tyler . The
audit committee was appointed , and agreed to meet on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at seven pirn ., at the lodge house . It was agreed hy almost universal voting ( there being only one dissent ) to return the warrant to Scotland , and get a new warrant from the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England . The lodge was then closed until Monday , October 1 st , at halfpast six p . m . punctually . There ivere several candidates proposed for the next meeting .
DEVONSHIRE . PEOVINCIAI , GEAND LODGE . On Monday , the 27 th ult ., the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Masters for Devon , was held at the Huyshe Masonic Temple , Princess-place , Plymouth , at half-past six p . m .. The brethren met in the small lodge room , which proved quite inadequate to contain the members with any degree of comfort ,
hut as the temple was engaged for the Provincial Grand Chapter at eight p . m ., tho best was made of the circumstances by Bro . Richard llodila , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , ivho was indefatigable in his exertions , and contributed much to the success of the meeting . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened about the time stated by Bro . the ReA' . John Huyshe , M . A ., P . G . M . , Avho called noon Bro . Finemore , P . M ., to act as Prov . S . G . AV ., and Bro . J . R * . II . Spry , AV . M ., No . 64 , to act as Prov . J . G . AV ., in the
unavoidable absence of the proper officials . The minutes ivere read hy Bro . R . Rodda , Prov . G . Sec , and carried unanimously . There ivas a capital muster of the brethren , amongst whom Ave noticed Bros . Vincent Bird , Grand Master Overseer ; Bro . Dr . It . Dowse , D . P . G . M ., for Devon , J . C . Radford , Past Prov . G . M . O . ; R . II . Rae , AV . M . 35 ; Thomas Heath , P . Assist . G . Sec . ; AVilliam James Hughan , P . M . 78 and 94 Junior Grand Overseerand Adjutant Shanks
, , , , , li . M . L . L , Prov . G . S . B . ; Merrifield , P . M ., & c ; AV . H . Maddock , S . W ., No . 35 , and numerous others . It was surely a matter for surprise that the officers of a Provincial Grand Lodge numbering some twelve lodges , and hundreds pf members , had neither Provincial collars nor jewels on ; and certainly the fact was as wanting in dignity and respect to the province and Grand Lodge , as it was paying a poor compliment to the Mark DegreeAvhen numerous lodges
, had procured their own jewels and collars even by raising subscriptions when the lodge funds would not permit of paying for them . The various Mark Lodges in the province were generally well represented , and much interest was exhibited throughout the proceedings . The Prov . G . Master appointed the following brethren as his officers for the year ensuing , and we hope as