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owor with wine , and tho ower with oil were successively pre souted to tho Prov . G . JIasters , who each performed certain ceremonies , and made a fow appropriate remarks . His Excellency then , addressing the Prov . G . Masters , said : I wish to express to you my sense of tho terms in which you liave boon pleased to notice my presence on this occasion . I can assure you that , although I have not tha honour to bo a JIason , I havo always recognised the members of that Order as loyal
subjects and good citizens , and as most useful in works of charity . I hope that those who do not belong to tho Craft will authorise xno to express it as thoir fooling as well as my own , when I state to you that wo all sympathise with you in tho motives which have induced you to commence this useful work , and wo heartily hope with you that tho JIasonic institutions of A'ictoria will conduco to its lasting prosperity . Three cheers were then given for tho Prov . G . JIasters , three cheers for his Excellency , aud throe cheer ; for tho ladios . Tho choir then sang tho Masonic version of tho National Anthem , and the ceremony terminated .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . CONSECRATION OF THE VICTORIA CHAPTER ( No . 1 , 056 ) . — On Monday , the 7 th inst ., the above new chapter was duly consecrated at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , by Comp . AA ' . H . Hubbard , M . E . Z . 975 , as consecrating Principal , assisted bv Coinps . Little , P . Z . 975 , and Brett , P . Z . 275 , as H . and j . respectively . An oration specially written for tbe occasion , and
. having reference to the sublime teachings of the Royal Arch degree was delivered by Co-. np . Little , and the dedication prayers were also given by the same E . companion . Comp . AA ' oodman , J . 33 , officiated as Chaplain iu carrying the censer round the chapter . When the ceremony of consecration was concluded Comp . Little took the chair of M . E . Z ., and installed Comps . Pendlebury , Hosgood , and Turner severally as third Principals . Comp . Turnertbe J . then withdrewand Comp .
, , , Pendlebury and Hosgood were duly installed as second Principals , and the latter being the H . named in the charter , having retired , Comp . Pendlebury was installed as the Z . of the chapter ; the whole of those beautiful ceremonies being well rendered by the installing Principal . On the re-admission of the companions Comps . Long was appointed S . W . ; Bryant , P . S . ; Marks , A . S . ; Coinps . Little and Brett being invested as S . E . and Treas . respectively , after which , as a tribute of gratitude to Comp .
Hubbard for consecrating the chapter , that worthy companion ( who is greatly respected for his uniform kindness ) , and also Comps . Brett and Little were elected honorary members . Seven candidates for exaltation and several joining members having been proposed for the next convocation , the chapter was closed , and the companions spent the remainder of the evening in that social harmony and good feeling which should at all times characterise the members of so august and enlightened an Order as that of Royal Arch Jlasonrv .
SCOTLAND . BURNTISLAND . — St . Colmes , Burntisland , and Aberdour Chapter ( No . 105 ) . —The autumnal equinoctial meeting of this chapter was held in the Town Hall , on Monday evening , the . 23 rd ult ., for the election of office-bearers for the ensuing twelvemonths . The following companions were unanimously elected —viz . Thomas HutchisonM . E . Z . ; John GoodsirIL D . K .
, , , ; Barrie , J .: J . Barrie , Scribe E . ; J . Gray , Scribe N . ; Christian Jockel , Treas . ; Dr . James Taylor , 1 st Soj . ; A . Abliie , 2 nd Soj . ; Win . Page , 3 rd Soj . ; AVm . Elder , Captain of the Veils ; J . B . Mercer , Chancellor ; D . JI- 'Feely , Janitor . After the chapter had been solemnly closed iu ancient form , the comps . adjourned to the Forth Hotel , where about twenty sat down to supper—Comp . Bailie Hutchison in the chair . Among tlie toasts given
were— "The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , " and "John AVhite Melville , of Bennoehy and Stratlikinnes , M . E ., First Grand Principal , " from the ' chair : "The Three Principals of St . Colmes , " and "Success to No . 105 , " by Comp . Barrie ; the "Scribes aud other Office-bearers , " by Comp . Goodsir ; "Foreign Grand Chapters , " responded to by Comp . Pollard ; the " Magistrates and Town Council of Burntisland , "
by Comp . Goodsir , responded to by Senior Bailie Hutchison . The evening ' s enjoyment was much enhanced by some excellent pianoforte music and songs by Coinps . Pollard , Armitage , M'Donald , Goodsir , Page , & c .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN THE SOUTHWARK LODGE OF JIARK JIASTERS ( NO . 22 ) . — The first meeting of this flourishing and prosperous lodge of JIark JIasters , after a long vacation of six months , took place on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Wellington-street , Southwark . Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . JI . and Treas ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the preceding lodge
were rend and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were unanimous in favour of all the candidates . Bro . Dr . F . J . Lilley , J . G . D ., AA ' . M ., took the chair . The report ofthe Audit Committee was read ( which showed a sood balance in hand ) , and was unanimously received . Rros . ' E . W . Pook , J . AV . 140 ; D . Lines , 619 ; and AA " . Russell , 857 , being present , were regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable degree of Mark JIaster Freemasons . Bro . A . P . LeonardI . P . AI . then took the chairandin an able
, , , , fluent speech , presented Bro . Dr . F . J . Lilley , AV . M ., with a five guinea Past Master ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted to him from the lodge funds . Bro . Dr . F . J . Lilley , J . G . D ., AA' . JI ., in a suitable speech acknowledged the gift . He then resumed the chair . Two brethren were duly proposed for advancement at the next lodge meeting . Business being ended , the locl-re was dulv closed . There were present during the
evening—Bros . Dr . F . J . Lillev , J . G . D . AA' . JI . ; G . Jlorris , M . O ., as S . W . ; AA " . Noak , J . D ., as J . W . ; R , Watts , G . S . B ., as JI . O . ; JI . A . Loewenstark , S . O . ; H . Jlassev , J . O . ; A . D . Loewenstark , Prov . G . S ., P . JI ., Treas . ; R . 0 rd , " Re 2 . ; F . AValters , G . I . G ., P . JI ., Sec ; E . Palmer , as S . D . ; E . Harris , as J . D . ; T . H . Heredith , I . G . ; A . P . Stedman , Steward : A . Schuck , as Dir . of Cers . ; A . P . LeonardIP . M . ; A . ThompsonP . NewmannT .
, . , , R . Scliweibser , D . Lines , E . AV . Pook , \ V . Russell , and very many others whose names we were unable to ascertain . Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bros- R . A \" atts , G . S . B ' . " : T . Meggy , Prov . G . S . B . ; C . Swan , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . J . Haglio , J . AA ' . 86 ; and others whose names we were unable to learn . The usual first-class banquet followed . The routine toasts were duly given and received .
CORNWALL . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF JIARK JIASTERS OF CORNWALL . —On'Tuesday last the first meeting of this newly-formed province was held at the Fortitude Rooms , Truro , when a large number of the members assembled in honour of the occasion . The R . AA . Bro . Frederick Binckes , G . Sec , attended as the deputation from the Grand Lodge of Marl ; JIasters for England and AVales , and , as the acting G . JI ., opened the Provincial
Grand Lodge . The R . AV . Bro . Frederick Martin AVilliams , M . P ., was then presented , and installed as Prov . G . JI . for Cornwall , and saluted according !} -. The beautiful charges suitable to the occasion were impressively delivered by the acting G . JI ., Bro . Frederick Binckes , and the Installing JIaster was warmly greeted when the ceremony was concluded . The acting G . JI . then congratulated the Prov . G . M . on his appointment by patent from the Ji . W . G . JLand stated how much he was gratified to
, find that Mark Masonry was in such a flourishing condition in Cornwall , as also to be present at one of the largest JIark meetings he had ever attended in the provinces . The commodious lodge-room was crowded , and in every sense tbe meeting was most enthusiastic and a complete success . After the business was concluded , the members adjourned to the Med Lion Hotel , and there partook of a magnificent banquet , served by Jlrs . Dobbwith much satisfaction . The Prov . G . AI . presided . The
, following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : —Bros . Reginald Rogers , D . Prov . G . JI . ; Thomas Chirgwin , Prov . S . G . W . ; AVilliam Tweedy . Prov . J . G . AV . ; Frank Harvey , Prov , G . JI . O . ; William J . Johns , Prov . S . G . 0 . ; Walter F . Newman . Prov . J . G . O . ; Rev . H . B . Bullocke , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; Stephen Hollowny , Prov . 'J . Treas . ; E . Trewhody Carlyon , Prov . G . Reg . ; AV . J . Hughiin , Prov . G . Sec ; Richard John , Assist , Prov . G . Sec : Dr . James Jludge , Prov . S . G . I ) . ; Captain II . A .
Sleeman , Prov . J . G . D . ; John Coombe , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; John Niness , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; D . AV Tremewan , Assist . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Captain II . Barber , Prov . G . S . B . ; W . II . Christoe , Prov . G . Org . ; AA' . J . Crotch . Prov . G . Purst . ; Thomas Webber ( Mayor of Falmouth ) , Assist . Prov . G . Purst . ; Samuel Harvey , Prov * G . Standard Bearer ; AV . JI . Couch , G . A . Alliott , and E . H . Hawke , jun ., Prov . G . Stewards ; John Langdon , Prov . G . Ty ler . The D . Prov . G . AI ., Prov . G . AA ' . ' s , Prov . G . Treas ., Prov . G . Reg ., Bro . Thomas Solomon ( Mayor of Truro ) , and the Prov . G . Sec ; , were elected to form the Board of
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Australia.
owor with wine , and tho ower with oil were successively pre souted to tho Prov . G . JIasters , who each performed certain ceremonies , and made a fow appropriate remarks . His Excellency then , addressing the Prov . G . Masters , said : I wish to express to you my sense of tho terms in which you liave boon pleased to notice my presence on this occasion . I can assure you that , although I have not tha honour to bo a JIason , I havo always recognised the members of that Order as loyal
subjects and good citizens , and as most useful in works of charity . I hope that those who do not belong to tho Craft will authorise xno to express it as thoir fooling as well as my own , when I state to you that wo all sympathise with you in tho motives which have induced you to commence this useful work , and wo heartily hope with you that tho JIasonic institutions of A'ictoria will conduco to its lasting prosperity . Three cheers were then given for tho Prov . G . JIasters , three cheers for his Excellency , aud throe cheer ; for tho ladios . Tho choir then sang tho Masonic version of tho National Anthem , and the ceremony terminated .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . CONSECRATION OF THE VICTORIA CHAPTER ( No . 1 , 056 ) . — On Monday , the 7 th inst ., the above new chapter was duly consecrated at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , by Comp . AA ' . H . Hubbard , M . E . Z . 975 , as consecrating Principal , assisted bv Coinps . Little , P . Z . 975 , and Brett , P . Z . 275 , as H . and j . respectively . An oration specially written for tbe occasion , and
. having reference to the sublime teachings of the Royal Arch degree was delivered by Co-. np . Little , and the dedication prayers were also given by the same E . companion . Comp . AA ' oodman , J . 33 , officiated as Chaplain iu carrying the censer round the chapter . When the ceremony of consecration was concluded Comp . Little took the chair of M . E . Z ., and installed Comps . Pendlebury , Hosgood , and Turner severally as third Principals . Comp . Turnertbe J . then withdrewand Comp .
, , , Pendlebury and Hosgood were duly installed as second Principals , and the latter being the H . named in the charter , having retired , Comp . Pendlebury was installed as the Z . of the chapter ; the whole of those beautiful ceremonies being well rendered by the installing Principal . On the re-admission of the companions Comps . Long was appointed S . W . ; Bryant , P . S . ; Marks , A . S . ; Coinps . Little and Brett being invested as S . E . and Treas . respectively , after which , as a tribute of gratitude to Comp .
Hubbard for consecrating the chapter , that worthy companion ( who is greatly respected for his uniform kindness ) , and also Comps . Brett and Little were elected honorary members . Seven candidates for exaltation and several joining members having been proposed for the next convocation , the chapter was closed , and the companions spent the remainder of the evening in that social harmony and good feeling which should at all times characterise the members of so august and enlightened an Order as that of Royal Arch Jlasonrv .
SCOTLAND . BURNTISLAND . — St . Colmes , Burntisland , and Aberdour Chapter ( No . 105 ) . —The autumnal equinoctial meeting of this chapter was held in the Town Hall , on Monday evening , the . 23 rd ult ., for the election of office-bearers for the ensuing twelvemonths . The following companions were unanimously elected —viz . Thomas HutchisonM . E . Z . ; John GoodsirIL D . K .
, , , ; Barrie , J .: J . Barrie , Scribe E . ; J . Gray , Scribe N . ; Christian Jockel , Treas . ; Dr . James Taylor , 1 st Soj . ; A . Abliie , 2 nd Soj . ; Win . Page , 3 rd Soj . ; AVm . Elder , Captain of the Veils ; J . B . Mercer , Chancellor ; D . JI- 'Feely , Janitor . After the chapter had been solemnly closed iu ancient form , the comps . adjourned to the Forth Hotel , where about twenty sat down to supper—Comp . Bailie Hutchison in the chair . Among tlie toasts given
were— "The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , " and "John AVhite Melville , of Bennoehy and Stratlikinnes , M . E ., First Grand Principal , " from the ' chair : "The Three Principals of St . Colmes , " and "Success to No . 105 , " by Comp . Barrie ; the "Scribes aud other Office-bearers , " by Comp . Goodsir ; "Foreign Grand Chapters , " responded to by Comp . Pollard ; the " Magistrates and Town Council of Burntisland , "
by Comp . Goodsir , responded to by Senior Bailie Hutchison . The evening ' s enjoyment was much enhanced by some excellent pianoforte music and songs by Coinps . Pollard , Armitage , M'Donald , Goodsir , Page , & c .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN THE SOUTHWARK LODGE OF JIARK JIASTERS ( NO . 22 ) . — The first meeting of this flourishing and prosperous lodge of JIark JIasters , after a long vacation of six months , took place on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Wellington-street , Southwark . Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . JI . and Treas ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the preceding lodge
were rend and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were unanimous in favour of all the candidates . Bro . Dr . F . J . Lilley , J . G . D ., AA ' . M ., took the chair . The report ofthe Audit Committee was read ( which showed a sood balance in hand ) , and was unanimously received . Rros . ' E . W . Pook , J . AV . 140 ; D . Lines , 619 ; and AA " . Russell , 857 , being present , were regularly advanced to the ancient and honourable degree of Mark JIaster Freemasons . Bro . A . P . LeonardI . P . AI . then took the chairandin an able
, , , , fluent speech , presented Bro . Dr . F . J . Lilley , AV . M ., with a five guinea Past Master ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted to him from the lodge funds . Bro . Dr . F . J . Lilley , J . G . D ., AA' . JI ., in a suitable speech acknowledged the gift . He then resumed the chair . Two brethren were duly proposed for advancement at the next lodge meeting . Business being ended , the locl-re was dulv closed . There were present during the
evening—Bros . Dr . F . J . Lillev , J . G . D . AA' . JI . ; G . Jlorris , M . O ., as S . W . ; AA " . Noak , J . D ., as J . W . ; R , Watts , G . S . B ., as JI . O . ; JI . A . Loewenstark , S . O . ; H . Jlassev , J . O . ; A . D . Loewenstark , Prov . G . S ., P . JI ., Treas . ; R . 0 rd , " Re 2 . ; F . AValters , G . I . G ., P . JI ., Sec ; E . Palmer , as S . D . ; E . Harris , as J . D . ; T . H . Heredith , I . G . ; A . P . Stedman , Steward : A . Schuck , as Dir . of Cers . ; A . P . LeonardIP . M . ; A . ThompsonP . NewmannT .
, . , , R . Scliweibser , D . Lines , E . AV . Pook , \ V . Russell , and very many others whose names we were unable to ascertain . Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bros- R . A \" atts , G . S . B ' . " : T . Meggy , Prov . G . S . B . ; C . Swan , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . J . Haglio , J . AA ' . 86 ; and others whose names we were unable to learn . The usual first-class banquet followed . The routine toasts were duly given and received .
CORNWALL . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF JIARK JIASTERS OF CORNWALL . —On'Tuesday last the first meeting of this newly-formed province was held at the Fortitude Rooms , Truro , when a large number of the members assembled in honour of the occasion . The R . AA . Bro . Frederick Binckes , G . Sec , attended as the deputation from the Grand Lodge of Marl ; JIasters for England and AVales , and , as the acting G . JI ., opened the Provincial
Grand Lodge . The R . AV . Bro . Frederick Martin AVilliams , M . P ., was then presented , and installed as Prov . G . JI . for Cornwall , and saluted according !} -. The beautiful charges suitable to the occasion were impressively delivered by the acting G . JI ., Bro . Frederick Binckes , and the Installing JIaster was warmly greeted when the ceremony was concluded . The acting G . JI . then congratulated the Prov . G . M . on his appointment by patent from the Ji . W . G . JLand stated how much he was gratified to
, find that Mark Masonry was in such a flourishing condition in Cornwall , as also to be present at one of the largest JIark meetings he had ever attended in the provinces . The commodious lodge-room was crowded , and in every sense tbe meeting was most enthusiastic and a complete success . After the business was concluded , the members adjourned to the Med Lion Hotel , and there partook of a magnificent banquet , served by Jlrs . Dobbwith much satisfaction . The Prov . G . AI . presided . The
, following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : —Bros . Reginald Rogers , D . Prov . G . JI . ; Thomas Chirgwin , Prov . S . G . W . ; AVilliam Tweedy . Prov . J . G . AV . ; Frank Harvey , Prov , G . JI . O . ; William J . Johns , Prov . S . G . 0 . ; Walter F . Newman . Prov . J . G . O . ; Rev . H . B . Bullocke , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; Stephen Hollowny , Prov . 'J . Treas . ; E . Trewhody Carlyon , Prov . G . Reg . ; AV . J . Hughiin , Prov . G . Sec ; Richard John , Assist , Prov . G . Sec : Dr . James Jludge , Prov . S . G . I ) . ; Captain II . A .
Sleeman , Prov . J . G . D . ; John Coombe , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; John Niness , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; D . AV Tremewan , Assist . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Captain II . Barber , Prov . G . S . B . ; W . II . Christoe , Prov . G . Org . ; AA' . J . Crotch . Prov . G . Purst . ; Thomas Webber ( Mayor of Falmouth ) , Assist . Prov . G . Purst . ; Samuel Harvey , Prov * G . Standard Bearer ; AV . JI . Couch , G . A . Alliott , and E . H . Hawke , jun ., Prov . G . Stewards ; John Langdon , Prov . G . Ty ler . The D . Prov . G . AI ., Prov . G . AA ' . ' s , Prov . G . Treas ., Prov . G . Reg ., Bro . Thomas Solomon ( Mayor of Truro ) , and the Prov . G . Sec ; , were elected to form the Board of