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committee are advised must elapse before the new Constitutions for Provincial Grancl Lodges can be adopted . All which the committee humbly submit , with their fraternal salutations , to Grancl Lodge as their report . Signed , on behalf of the committee , JOHN FITZIIENRT TOWNSEND , Deputy Grand Master .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
GUERNSEY . DOTLE ' S LODGE OP FELLOWSHIP ( NO . 84 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Court-place , ou the evening of Wednesday , the 4 th inst . Tlie brethren present were Bros . Galbenne , P . D . Prov . G . M . ; Martin , W . M ., in tbe chair ; Guilbert , I . P . M . ; Churchouse , P . M . ; SmithardP . M . WilcocksP . M . ; HntchinsonP . M . and
, ; . , Treas . ; Collenette , P . Prov . G . Sec ; Gardner , S . W . ; Glencross , J . W . ; Sarchet , Sec . ; Millington , S . D . ; Parker , I . G . ; Turton , Barter , Lucas , Clarke , Bonjoui-d , Cohen , Nicolle , Abbott , Brown , Stainer , Rowe , and Mauger , Tyler . Visitors , Churchouse , 288 ; Hunt , S . W . 168 ; and Thayer , 250 . The lodge was opened shortly after seven by tlie W . M ., and the minutes of the preceding lodge having been read and confirmed ,
the ballot went round for Bro . Rowe , 193 ; the result was satisfactory , and he was affiliated a member . Bro . Clarke , who was a candidatejto be passed to the second degree , was then examined in the usual way . The manner in which he answered tbe questions put to bim was most satisfactory , and convinced all those who heard bim that be bad given the subjects preented to his notice consideration and study , and he was accordingly dismissed
for preparation . During his absence the lodge was opened in tbe second degree , and on his re-admission be was passed to tbe degree of a F . C . The lecture on the tracing-board was given by Bro . Gallienne , P . D . Prov . G . M ., with his usual ability . The WM . , although so young in his presidential chair , has acquired complete confidence , and gets through his work in a nunner which convinces all the brethren of Doyle ' s that their lodge will notduring his term of officelose that prestige which for some
, , years past ifc has enjoyed for its correct anel good style of work . It may be remarked en passant that tbe W . M . and the majority of his officers were pupils of that earnest and learned Mason , Bro . Dr . Hopkins , now of 710 , during bis visit to tbe island some twelve months ago , when he so kindly , and with so much ability , held a school of instruction for all who would regularly attend , under certain binding conditions . The lodge was then closed in the second degree . Bro . Barter proposed Mr . Tillofc
and Mr . Tardif as candidates for Freemasonry ; the former was seconded by Bro . Smithard , P . M ., and the latter by Bro . Nicolle . The lodge was then closed in solemn form and in perfect bar harmony , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON CIIAPTER ( NO . 73 ) . —At thc Bridge House Hotel , Wellington-street , Southwark , this chapter was held . Comp . F . Walters , P . Z ., opened the chapter as M . E . Z ., assisted by bis principals . Bros . D . Rose , Smith , W . Roebuck , anel Irvine being in attendance , fchey were exalted . Comps . A . Avery , H . ; Dr . Dixon , P . Z ., as J . ; A . D . Loewenstark ,
S . N ., Treas . ; M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . ; T . J . Sabine as P . S . ; J . Trickett Wheeler ; F . H . Ehsworth ; A . Thompson , and muny others . Visitors : C . T . Dorey , H . 176 ; P . A . Naime , S . N . 176 , Pain , Williams , Barrett , and several others . The chanter was then closed . CANONBITRT CHAPTER ( NO . 657 ) . —This chapter held the usual convocation on Thursday , the 27 th ult . The business of
this meeting being the most interesting one of the year , viz ., the election of principals , officers , etc . The chapter being duly opened by Comp . W . Watson , P . Z . ( who officiated for Comp . Henry Webb , tbe M . E . Z . ) , assisted by Comps . W . Ougb , J ., and Thomas Wercombe , H . Bros . Breary , H . I . Reynolds , Cannon , E . T . Applebee , and Richard Hopkins , having been regularly proposed and seconded at a previous meeting , were balloted for and accepted as fit and proper candidates for exaltation . The ceremony of exaltation was beautifully rendered , and the newly-made companions expressed delight at this addition to
Royal Arch.
their Masonic knowledge . The companions then proceeded with the election of officers . Comp . W . Ough was chosen M . E . Z ., Comp . T . Wescoinbe , I ., and Comp . S . May , H . The other companions elected were H . Gary , S . E . ; F . Cox , S . N . ; G . Jones , P . S ., Decent , Treas . ; and Radford , Janitor . The convocation then closed , and an excellent banquet was served in Comp . B . Todd's usual style . Much regret was felt at the absence from tbe tables of Comp . Todd through illnessand
, hearty good wishes were expressed for his speedy recovery , the worthy companion alluded to being one of the " old familiar faces " in connexion with this chapter . During the evening a jewel was voted to the present M . E . Z ., Comp . H . Webb , as a pleasing recognition of the valuable services rendered the chapter during his year of office . Tlie evening was much enlivened by some good singing from Comps . D . H . Jacobs ,
Hopkins , etc LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WARRINGTON . —Chapter of Elias Ashmole ( No . 148 ) . —The
annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Chapter Rooms , Sankey-street on Monday , the 9 th inst . Iu tbe unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . H . B . White , his chair was occupied by Comp . Captain Mott , P . Z ., 141 , who was supported by Comps . John Bowes , H . ; Horatio Syreel , E . ; Robert Stevenson , P . S . ; James Johnson , Janitor ; A . H . Beckett , R . Wright , B . P . Coxon , Jos . Robinson , James Hepherd , Thomas-Stone , John Stone , David Finney , W . Woods , W . Richardson ,
W . H . Spring , and W . Mossop . Visitors : Comps . Dr .. McGeorge , P . Z . 241 ; R . Robinson , P . Z . 241 ; Rev . F . Terry , J . The chapter was duly openeel by the acting principals , when the minutes of tbe previous convocation were read and confirmed .. Comp . Hepherd reported that himself and Comp . Finney had audited the Treasurer ' s accounts , which were duly and regularly kept , and showed a balance in favour of the chapter . The companions below thc degree of an installed first principal
nowretired , and Comp . John Bowes was duly and solemnly installed into the first chair , and afterwards Comp . Robert Stevenson , P . S ., was installed into the third chair . The companions having been re-admitted , the following were invested the officers for the ensuing year : —Comps . James Hepherd , Scribe E . ; D . W . ' . Finney , P . S . ; W . Mossop , Scribe N . ; Bowes , Treas . ; James JohnsonJanitor . Comp . StevensonJ . proposedthe M . E ; Z .-
, , , , seconded , and it was resolved that the best thanks of the chapter are due and hereby tendered to Excellent Comp . Mott for bis able services as Installing Principal , and that the same be recorded on tbe minutes . Comp . Mott acknowledged the compliment , and said his visits to Warrington were of a most , pleasurable character , and that his best services were always at the command of No . 148 . The M . E . Z . proposed , and it
wasunanimously resolved that £ 5 Ss . be voted to the boys' school , to make the M . E . Z . pro tern a life subscriber to the institution ,. There being no further business , the chapter was duly closed .. and tbe Comps . adjourned to the Lion Hotel for tea . After tea ,, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been given , the Grand Chapter , the Provincial Grand Chapter , fche P . Z ., M . E . Z .,. anel other toasts were duly and warmly remembered , and the . Comps . separated at ten , after spending an enjoyable evening .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCARBOROUGH . —Star in the Last ( No . 95 ) . —This loelge of Mark Masters was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Scarborough , on the 2 Gth of February last . Bros . J . W . Woodall , W . M ., Rooke , P . M . ; H . A . Williamson , S . W . ; W . T . Farthing , J . W ., J . { P . Spun-, P . M . O . ; R . H . Peacock , M . O . ; Garnetfc , S . O . ; Fletcher , J . O . ; Martin , Reg . ; Chapman , W . Peacock , Jackson ; WalshawHard
, grnve , Groves , Woodcock , Verity , etc . The lodge having been duly openeel , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . James Ellis , previously elected , was prepared , admitted , and advanced to the degree of Mark Master . A . circular letter from Bro . Meggy , with regard to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , was read , and Bro . Spurr produced a subscription card which he had received from BroBinckes
. , with the same charitable object in view ; and be hoped the brethren woulel follow the example of the W . M ., who had already placed his mark thereon . The sum of £ 10 10 s . was then subscribed to purchase a life governorship in that institution . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to . refreshment afc an early hour .
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Ireland.
committee are advised must elapse before the new Constitutions for Provincial Grancl Lodges can be adopted . All which the committee humbly submit , with their fraternal salutations , to Grancl Lodge as their report . Signed , on behalf of the committee , JOHN FITZIIENRT TOWNSEND , Deputy Grand Master .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
GUERNSEY . DOTLE ' S LODGE OP FELLOWSHIP ( NO . 84 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Court-place , ou the evening of Wednesday , the 4 th inst . Tlie brethren present were Bros . Galbenne , P . D . Prov . G . M . ; Martin , W . M ., in tbe chair ; Guilbert , I . P . M . ; Churchouse , P . M . ; SmithardP . M . WilcocksP . M . ; HntchinsonP . M . and
, ; . , Treas . ; Collenette , P . Prov . G . Sec ; Gardner , S . W . ; Glencross , J . W . ; Sarchet , Sec . ; Millington , S . D . ; Parker , I . G . ; Turton , Barter , Lucas , Clarke , Bonjoui-d , Cohen , Nicolle , Abbott , Brown , Stainer , Rowe , and Mauger , Tyler . Visitors , Churchouse , 288 ; Hunt , S . W . 168 ; and Thayer , 250 . The lodge was opened shortly after seven by tlie W . M ., and the minutes of the preceding lodge having been read and confirmed ,
the ballot went round for Bro . Rowe , 193 ; the result was satisfactory , and he was affiliated a member . Bro . Clarke , who was a candidatejto be passed to the second degree , was then examined in the usual way . The manner in which he answered tbe questions put to bim was most satisfactory , and convinced all those who heard bim that be bad given the subjects preented to his notice consideration and study , and he was accordingly dismissed
for preparation . During his absence the lodge was opened in tbe second degree , and on his re-admission be was passed to tbe degree of a F . C . The lecture on the tracing-board was given by Bro . Gallienne , P . D . Prov . G . M ., with his usual ability . The WM . , although so young in his presidential chair , has acquired complete confidence , and gets through his work in a nunner which convinces all the brethren of Doyle ' s that their lodge will notduring his term of officelose that prestige which for some
, , years past ifc has enjoyed for its correct anel good style of work . It may be remarked en passant that tbe W . M . and the majority of his officers were pupils of that earnest and learned Mason , Bro . Dr . Hopkins , now of 710 , during bis visit to tbe island some twelve months ago , when he so kindly , and with so much ability , held a school of instruction for all who would regularly attend , under certain binding conditions . The lodge was then closed in the second degree . Bro . Barter proposed Mr . Tillofc
and Mr . Tardif as candidates for Freemasonry ; the former was seconded by Bro . Smithard , P . M ., and the latter by Bro . Nicolle . The lodge was then closed in solemn form and in perfect bar harmony , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON CIIAPTER ( NO . 73 ) . —At thc Bridge House Hotel , Wellington-street , Southwark , this chapter was held . Comp . F . Walters , P . Z ., opened the chapter as M . E . Z ., assisted by bis principals . Bros . D . Rose , Smith , W . Roebuck , anel Irvine being in attendance , fchey were exalted . Comps . A . Avery , H . ; Dr . Dixon , P . Z ., as J . ; A . D . Loewenstark ,
S . N ., Treas . ; M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . ; T . J . Sabine as P . S . ; J . Trickett Wheeler ; F . H . Ehsworth ; A . Thompson , and muny others . Visitors : C . T . Dorey , H . 176 ; P . A . Naime , S . N . 176 , Pain , Williams , Barrett , and several others . The chanter was then closed . CANONBITRT CHAPTER ( NO . 657 ) . —This chapter held the usual convocation on Thursday , the 27 th ult . The business of
this meeting being the most interesting one of the year , viz ., the election of principals , officers , etc . The chapter being duly opened by Comp . W . Watson , P . Z . ( who officiated for Comp . Henry Webb , tbe M . E . Z . ) , assisted by Comps . W . Ougb , J ., and Thomas Wercombe , H . Bros . Breary , H . I . Reynolds , Cannon , E . T . Applebee , and Richard Hopkins , having been regularly proposed and seconded at a previous meeting , were balloted for and accepted as fit and proper candidates for exaltation . The ceremony of exaltation was beautifully rendered , and the newly-made companions expressed delight at this addition to
Royal Arch.
their Masonic knowledge . The companions then proceeded with the election of officers . Comp . W . Ough was chosen M . E . Z ., Comp . T . Wescoinbe , I ., and Comp . S . May , H . The other companions elected were H . Gary , S . E . ; F . Cox , S . N . ; G . Jones , P . S ., Decent , Treas . ; and Radford , Janitor . The convocation then closed , and an excellent banquet was served in Comp . B . Todd's usual style . Much regret was felt at the absence from tbe tables of Comp . Todd through illnessand
, hearty good wishes were expressed for his speedy recovery , the worthy companion alluded to being one of the " old familiar faces " in connexion with this chapter . During the evening a jewel was voted to the present M . E . Z ., Comp . H . Webb , as a pleasing recognition of the valuable services rendered the chapter during his year of office . Tlie evening was much enlivened by some good singing from Comps . D . H . Jacobs ,
Hopkins , etc LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WARRINGTON . —Chapter of Elias Ashmole ( No . 148 ) . —The
annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Chapter Rooms , Sankey-street on Monday , the 9 th inst . Iu tbe unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . H . B . White , his chair was occupied by Comp . Captain Mott , P . Z ., 141 , who was supported by Comps . John Bowes , H . ; Horatio Syreel , E . ; Robert Stevenson , P . S . ; James Johnson , Janitor ; A . H . Beckett , R . Wright , B . P . Coxon , Jos . Robinson , James Hepherd , Thomas-Stone , John Stone , David Finney , W . Woods , W . Richardson ,
W . H . Spring , and W . Mossop . Visitors : Comps . Dr .. McGeorge , P . Z . 241 ; R . Robinson , P . Z . 241 ; Rev . F . Terry , J . The chapter was duly openeel by the acting principals , when the minutes of tbe previous convocation were read and confirmed .. Comp . Hepherd reported that himself and Comp . Finney had audited the Treasurer ' s accounts , which were duly and regularly kept , and showed a balance in favour of the chapter . The companions below thc degree of an installed first principal
nowretired , and Comp . John Bowes was duly and solemnly installed into the first chair , and afterwards Comp . Robert Stevenson , P . S ., was installed into the third chair . The companions having been re-admitted , the following were invested the officers for the ensuing year : —Comps . James Hepherd , Scribe E . ; D . W . ' . Finney , P . S . ; W . Mossop , Scribe N . ; Bowes , Treas . ; James JohnsonJanitor . Comp . StevensonJ . proposedthe M . E ; Z .-
, , , , seconded , and it was resolved that the best thanks of the chapter are due and hereby tendered to Excellent Comp . Mott for bis able services as Installing Principal , and that the same be recorded on tbe minutes . Comp . Mott acknowledged the compliment , and said his visits to Warrington were of a most , pleasurable character , and that his best services were always at the command of No . 148 . The M . E . Z . proposed , and it
wasunanimously resolved that £ 5 Ss . be voted to the boys' school , to make the M . E . Z . pro tern a life subscriber to the institution ,. There being no further business , the chapter was duly closed .. and tbe Comps . adjourned to the Lion Hotel for tea . After tea ,, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been given , the Grand Chapter , the Provincial Grand Chapter , fche P . Z ., M . E . Z .,. anel other toasts were duly and warmly remembered , and the . Comps . separated at ten , after spending an enjoyable evening .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCARBOROUGH . —Star in the Last ( No . 95 ) . —This loelge of Mark Masters was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Scarborough , on the 2 Gth of February last . Bros . J . W . Woodall , W . M ., Rooke , P . M . ; H . A . Williamson , S . W . ; W . T . Farthing , J . W ., J . { P . Spun-, P . M . O . ; R . H . Peacock , M . O . ; Garnetfc , S . O . ; Fletcher , J . O . ; Martin , Reg . ; Chapman , W . Peacock , Jackson ; WalshawHard
, grnve , Groves , Woodcock , Verity , etc . The lodge having been duly openeel , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . James Ellis , previously elected , was prepared , admitted , and advanced to the degree of Mark Master . A . circular letter from Bro . Meggy , with regard to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , was read , and Bro . Spurr produced a subscription card which he had received from BroBinckes
. , with the same charitable object in view ; and be hoped the brethren woulel follow the example of the W . M ., who had already placed his mark thereon . The sum of £ 10 10 s . was then subscribed to purchase a life governorship in that institution . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to . refreshment afc an early hour .