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Royal Arch.
for carrying on the chapter successfully have been made perfect ' handsome banners , gowns , & c „ necessary for the purpose having been provided . The first business convocation of tlie new chapter was held on Tuesday evening last at tbe Lodge Room , Douglas Hotel . The chapter was opened by Comp . G . AI . Lofthouse , M . E . Z . ; Comp . J . Hamer , P . Z ., as H . ; aud Comp . R . Tuton , Jassisted bComp . C . Leedh . imwho had come over from
. ; y , Iiiverpo'd with Comp . Hamer for that purpose . There were also present Comp . J . J . Harwoou , aud several other visitors . Th minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and other business transacted . No fewer than six brethren were exalted to the degree of the Royal Arch . Tho lectures were ably given by the principals , and tbe duties of P . S . were fulfilled by Comp . Webb . Comp . Harris and J . C . Lamothe were elected to the
offices of Scribes E . and N . On AVednesday next , at six o ' clock the usual monthly meeting of tbe Craft Lodgo will be held under the presidency of Bro . R . Tuton , AV . M ., when there wil be ceremonies in the first and second degrees .
AIONAIOUTHSHIRE . NEWEOBT . —Silurian Chapter ( Na . 471 ) . —Tho usual monthly meeting meeting of the Companions of this Chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , Dock-street , on Friday , the 30 th instant . CompH . HellyerM . E . Z . in tbe Chair ; Comp . OliverComp .
. , , Fox , J . The minutes of the last chapter having been read and confirmed , the ballot took place , and Bro . Henry Fletcher , of Maiudee , near Newport , News Agent , who was initiated in the Beaufort Lodge , 103 , Bristol , was unanimously admitted . Bro . Fletcher was this evening exalted a R . A . Alason , aud appointed . Assistant Janitor . Comp ; McPee , who is over 89 years of age . l hems' too unwell to attend for the future aud act in that capacity .,
A sum of £ 2 2 s . was voted towards the funds for the relief of the sick and wounded in the war , Comp . Fox , Prov . G . Chaplain , and ono of the Principals of the Chapter , favoured tbe companions with a first-class lecture on R . A . Alasonry , which was listened to with great attention , and a vote of thanks wasimmediatelv awarded to that brother for his kindness . The Chapter was duly closed at 9 . 15 p . m .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NE - WEOHT . —Keystone Lodge ( No . 109 ) . —The first general meeting of the members of this lodge ( after the consecration ) took place at tbe Masonic Hall , Dock Street , Newport , on Monday last , and was very well attended . The V . AA " . tbe D . Prov . G . AI . Col . Lyne , as AV . AI ., 109 , was in the chair , and was supported hy the ChaplainTreas . and Secand bfour P . AI . ' s
, , , y from Cardiff , one being Bro . Roberts , G . S . B . The lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes ofthe last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot took place , when Bros . Sbeppard and Stone , of the Silurian Ledge , 471 , were unanimously admitted . Bro . George Hoskins , of Newport , coal merchant , being in attendance was this evening advanced as a AI . M . A ! ., the ceremony being most correctlperformed bBroRoberts
y y . , G . S . B . Bro . AA ' are , of Cardiff' P . G . Registrar for East Division of South AVales kindl y favoured the Brethren with a Lecture on AIark Alasonry , which was listened to with great attention . The D . Prov . G . AI . then proposed "that a cordial vote of thanks be awarded to the Cardiff Brethren for their . kindness in attending this evening to take part in the proceedings , " which was duly seconded and carried . Bro . Roberts ,
G . S . B ., returned thanks in an appropriate speech , and the lodge was closed in harmony at 9 p . m . NORTHUAIBERLAND AND DURHAAI . On Monday 29 th ult . tbe installation of the Rt . Hon . Earl PercyM . P . D . G . AI . AIas Provincial Grand AIark Masterfor
, , . , the Province of Northumberland , took place in the hall of the Mark Lodge , Bell's Court , Newgate Street , which is also tho hall of the Knights Templar and Rosicrucians . The AIark Lodge of Northumberland we understand , is the oldest lodge in England .
The ball had a fine appearance ; the beautiful banners hung in various portions , together ' with the heraldic bearings of the Knights Templar , which included those of many celebrated lpersonages who have distinguished themselves in the [ walks of terature , scienco , and art , giving a pleasing effect to the
proc eedings . It was expected that the interesting ceremony would have been performed by Earl Carnarvon , P . G . M . M . of England , but owing to uuforseen circumstances , his Lordship was prevented from participating therein . His place however , was most worthily filled by Bro . AV . Beach , M . P . P . G . M . M . of England ; and P . G . AI . for Hampshire and tbe Isle of Wight .
The members of tbe lodges in the newly-formed Province met at ono o ' clock , when the chair was taken hy Bro . Clapham , P . Prov . S . G . AV . of Northumberland . It was announced that the Past Grand JIaster of the AIark Lodge of England had arrived , aud he was saluted by the brethren in proper Masonic form . The P . G . AI . then informed the brethren that ho had
instructions from tbe Grand AIark Master of England to iustal Bro . H . G . Earl Percy , as Provincial Grand AIark JIaster for the Province of Northumberland and Durham . He requested Bro . Binckes , tha Grand Mark Lodge Sec . to read the letters patent from the Rev . Raymond Portal , M . A ., of Oxford , the Grand AIark Master .
After Bro . Binckes had complied , a deputation was formed , consisting of several of die brethren , to Earl Percy , who was introduced in due form . The interesting ceremony of installation was then performed by Bro . W . Beach in an exceedingly impressive manner , and in the course of his address be alluded to the spread of Alasonry , and expressed his belief that the Craft would be benefited by
the selection which it had pleased the Grand AIark Alaster to make in tbe appointment of Earl Percy to fulfil the duties of the distinguished office , inasmuch as his name was honourably assocsated with the Province over which he was called upon to preside , and he felt sure that the brethren knew how to appreciate Earl Percy sterling lovefor the Craft . The office was one of considerably 'responsibility , and required great judgement , tact , and management , but he was certain , from his own personal knowledge , that Earl Percy would be able to discharge tbe duties in a satisfactory manner .
The dais was filled by Past AIasters , and amongst the brethren present were Bros . F . Binckes , G . Sec . ; C , J . Bannister , P . G . S . D , ; H . Hotham , P . M . ; Dr . S . Gourly , AV . M ., Eclectic Lodge , No . 39 , AVest Hartlepool Dr . R . F . Cook , E . Glyn , J . AV . Cameron , Rev . Dr . H , Tristram . R . H . Stafford , J . AVhitwell , R . M . Gallon , E . Hudson , J . Story , J . S . Challoner , W . Brignal , jun ., AV . Coxon , AV . E . Franklin , H . C . Hanson , AV . J . Howard , G . do Poitors , J . Ridsdale , B . Smaile , A . Clapham ,
T . Robson , B . Hewgill , J . Patterson , T . Craggs , Capt . G . Gandy , A \ . Foulsham , H . Laws , AV . Cockhurn , J . Stokoe , T . Y . Strachan , J . Jenson , & c , & c . After the installation proceedings had been gone through , Earl Percy appointed tho following Provincial Grand Officers : —D . G . P . AL , A Clapham ; S . AV ., Dr . Gourley ; J . AV ., T . AV . Brunton ; Rog ., J . AVhitwell ; Rev . R . Tristram , and the Rev . E . L . Alarrett , Chaplains ; Treas . J , Stokoe ; Sec . T . Y . Strachan ; M . M . O ., J . Jenson ; S . O ., R . AA ard-Jackson ; J . O ., AV . Foulsham ; S . D ., AV . Brignall , jun . ; J . D . J . Ridsdale ; I . G ., AV . Coxon ; Inspector of AVorks , AV . J , Howard ; Tyler , J . Trotter .
After the business of tho lodge had been closed , the brethren proceeded to the house of Bro . R . Brown , Turk's Hotel , Grey Street , where they partook of a sumptuous banquet , Earl Percy presiding . The following toasts were proposed to the brethren and warmly reseponded to : — "Tho Queen , " " . The Prince and Princess of AVales and the Royal Family , " "T e M . W . Grand
Mark Master Alason of England , the Rev . G . R . Portal , M . A ., " " The Right Hon . Earl Percy , M . P ., Dep uty Grand Mark Alaster , and Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland and Durham , " " The Installing Master , AV . AV . Beach , M . P ., Past Grand AIark Master" ( responded to by Bros . Bannister and Bincke ) , "The Deputy Provincial Gra d AIark Alaster and Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland and Durham , " ( responded to by Bro . Gourley ) . "The Tyler's Toast " brought the proceedings to a close .
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Royal Arch.
for carrying on the chapter successfully have been made perfect ' handsome banners , gowns , & c „ necessary for the purpose having been provided . The first business convocation of tlie new chapter was held on Tuesday evening last at tbe Lodge Room , Douglas Hotel . The chapter was opened by Comp . G . AI . Lofthouse , M . E . Z . ; Comp . J . Hamer , P . Z ., as H . ; aud Comp . R . Tuton , Jassisted bComp . C . Leedh . imwho had come over from
. ; y , Iiiverpo'd with Comp . Hamer for that purpose . There were also present Comp . J . J . Harwoou , aud several other visitors . Th minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and other business transacted . No fewer than six brethren were exalted to the degree of the Royal Arch . Tho lectures were ably given by the principals , and tbe duties of P . S . were fulfilled by Comp . Webb . Comp . Harris and J . C . Lamothe were elected to the
offices of Scribes E . and N . On AVednesday next , at six o ' clock the usual monthly meeting of tbe Craft Lodgo will be held under the presidency of Bro . R . Tuton , AV . M ., when there wil be ceremonies in the first and second degrees .
AIONAIOUTHSHIRE . NEWEOBT . —Silurian Chapter ( Na . 471 ) . —Tho usual monthly meeting meeting of the Companions of this Chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , Dock-street , on Friday , the 30 th instant . CompH . HellyerM . E . Z . in tbe Chair ; Comp . OliverComp .
. , , Fox , J . The minutes of the last chapter having been read and confirmed , the ballot took place , and Bro . Henry Fletcher , of Maiudee , near Newport , News Agent , who was initiated in the Beaufort Lodge , 103 , Bristol , was unanimously admitted . Bro . Fletcher was this evening exalted a R . A . Alason , aud appointed . Assistant Janitor . Comp ; McPee , who is over 89 years of age . l hems' too unwell to attend for the future aud act in that capacity .,
A sum of £ 2 2 s . was voted towards the funds for the relief of the sick and wounded in the war , Comp . Fox , Prov . G . Chaplain , and ono of the Principals of the Chapter , favoured tbe companions with a first-class lecture on R . A . Alasonry , which was listened to with great attention , and a vote of thanks wasimmediatelv awarded to that brother for his kindness . The Chapter was duly closed at 9 . 15 p . m .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NE - WEOHT . —Keystone Lodge ( No . 109 ) . —The first general meeting of the members of this lodge ( after the consecration ) took place at tbe Masonic Hall , Dock Street , Newport , on Monday last , and was very well attended . The V . AA " . tbe D . Prov . G . AI . Col . Lyne , as AV . AI ., 109 , was in the chair , and was supported hy the ChaplainTreas . and Secand bfour P . AI . ' s
, , , y from Cardiff , one being Bro . Roberts , G . S . B . The lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes ofthe last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot took place , when Bros . Sbeppard and Stone , of the Silurian Ledge , 471 , were unanimously admitted . Bro . George Hoskins , of Newport , coal merchant , being in attendance was this evening advanced as a AI . M . A ! ., the ceremony being most correctlperformed bBroRoberts
y y . , G . S . B . Bro . AA ' are , of Cardiff' P . G . Registrar for East Division of South AVales kindl y favoured the Brethren with a Lecture on AIark Alasonry , which was listened to with great attention . The D . Prov . G . AI . then proposed "that a cordial vote of thanks be awarded to the Cardiff Brethren for their . kindness in attending this evening to take part in the proceedings , " which was duly seconded and carried . Bro . Roberts ,
G . S . B ., returned thanks in an appropriate speech , and the lodge was closed in harmony at 9 p . m . NORTHUAIBERLAND AND DURHAAI . On Monday 29 th ult . tbe installation of the Rt . Hon . Earl PercyM . P . D . G . AI . AIas Provincial Grand AIark Masterfor
, , . , the Province of Northumberland , took place in the hall of the Mark Lodge , Bell's Court , Newgate Street , which is also tho hall of the Knights Templar and Rosicrucians . The AIark Lodge of Northumberland we understand , is the oldest lodge in England .
The ball had a fine appearance ; the beautiful banners hung in various portions , together ' with the heraldic bearings of the Knights Templar , which included those of many celebrated lpersonages who have distinguished themselves in the [ walks of terature , scienco , and art , giving a pleasing effect to the
proc eedings . It was expected that the interesting ceremony would have been performed by Earl Carnarvon , P . G . M . M . of England , but owing to uuforseen circumstances , his Lordship was prevented from participating therein . His place however , was most worthily filled by Bro . AV . Beach , M . P . P . G . M . M . of England ; and P . G . AI . for Hampshire and tbe Isle of Wight .
The members of tbe lodges in the newly-formed Province met at ono o ' clock , when the chair was taken hy Bro . Clapham , P . Prov . S . G . AV . of Northumberland . It was announced that the Past Grand JIaster of the AIark Lodge of England had arrived , aud he was saluted by the brethren in proper Masonic form . The P . G . AI . then informed the brethren that ho had
instructions from tbe Grand AIark Master of England to iustal Bro . H . G . Earl Percy , as Provincial Grand AIark JIaster for the Province of Northumberland and Durham . He requested Bro . Binckes , tha Grand Mark Lodge Sec . to read the letters patent from the Rev . Raymond Portal , M . A ., of Oxford , the Grand AIark Master .
After Bro . Binckes had complied , a deputation was formed , consisting of several of die brethren , to Earl Percy , who was introduced in due form . The interesting ceremony of installation was then performed by Bro . W . Beach in an exceedingly impressive manner , and in the course of his address be alluded to the spread of Alasonry , and expressed his belief that the Craft would be benefited by
the selection which it had pleased the Grand AIark Alaster to make in tbe appointment of Earl Percy to fulfil the duties of the distinguished office , inasmuch as his name was honourably assocsated with the Province over which he was called upon to preside , and he felt sure that the brethren knew how to appreciate Earl Percy sterling lovefor the Craft . The office was one of considerably 'responsibility , and required great judgement , tact , and management , but he was certain , from his own personal knowledge , that Earl Percy would be able to discharge tbe duties in a satisfactory manner .
The dais was filled by Past AIasters , and amongst the brethren present were Bros . F . Binckes , G . Sec . ; C , J . Bannister , P . G . S . D , ; H . Hotham , P . M . ; Dr . S . Gourly , AV . M ., Eclectic Lodge , No . 39 , AVest Hartlepool Dr . R . F . Cook , E . Glyn , J . AV . Cameron , Rev . Dr . H , Tristram . R . H . Stafford , J . AVhitwell , R . M . Gallon , E . Hudson , J . Story , J . S . Challoner , W . Brignal , jun ., AV . Coxon , AV . E . Franklin , H . C . Hanson , AV . J . Howard , G . do Poitors , J . Ridsdale , B . Smaile , A . Clapham ,
T . Robson , B . Hewgill , J . Patterson , T . Craggs , Capt . G . Gandy , A \ . Foulsham , H . Laws , AV . Cockhurn , J . Stokoe , T . Y . Strachan , J . Jenson , & c , & c . After the installation proceedings had been gone through , Earl Percy appointed tho following Provincial Grand Officers : —D . G . P . AL , A Clapham ; S . AV ., Dr . Gourley ; J . AV ., T . AV . Brunton ; Rog ., J . AVhitwell ; Rev . R . Tristram , and the Rev . E . L . Alarrett , Chaplains ; Treas . J , Stokoe ; Sec . T . Y . Strachan ; M . M . O ., J . Jenson ; S . O ., R . AA ard-Jackson ; J . O ., AV . Foulsham ; S . D ., AV . Brignall , jun . ; J . D . J . Ridsdale ; I . G ., AV . Coxon ; Inspector of AVorks , AV . J , Howard ; Tyler , J . Trotter .
After the business of tho lodge had been closed , the brethren proceeded to the house of Bro . R . Brown , Turk's Hotel , Grey Street , where they partook of a sumptuous banquet , Earl Percy presiding . The following toasts were proposed to the brethren and warmly reseponded to : — "Tho Queen , " " . The Prince and Princess of AVales and the Royal Family , " "T e M . W . Grand
Mark Master Alason of England , the Rev . G . R . Portal , M . A ., " " The Right Hon . Earl Percy , M . P ., Dep uty Grand Mark Alaster , and Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland and Durham , " " The Installing Master , AV . AV . Beach , M . P ., Past Grand AIark Master" ( responded to by Bros . Bannister and Bincke ) , "The Deputy Provincial Gra d AIark Alaster and Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland and Durham , " ( responded to by Bro . Gourley ) . "The Tyler's Toast " brought the proceedings to a close .