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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . J ERUSALEM CHAPTEE ( NO . 185 ) . —Tbe regular convocation of this chapter Avas held on the 13 th inst . The business done was the exaltation of two brethren , and the election of the following comps . as officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Golds-Avorthy , as M . E . Z . ; Dyer , as H . ; A . D . Loewenstark , as J . ; Pattenas Treas . ; Sheenas S . E . ; Harrisas S . N . ; Stevensas

, , , , P . S . ; and the Janitor was re-elected . After business the companions partook of a banquet . There were several visitors . SUFFOLK . WoODERIDGE . —Soyal Yo-rh Chapter ( No . 81 ) . —This chapter in connection with the Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) , Avas convoked on Wednesday last to exalt two brethren to the supreme degree

, The mystical , symbolical , and historical lectures were delivered by M . E . Comp . Z . Gissing , E . Comp . H . Troot , and E . Comp . J . Dallenger . E . Comp . Fitzgerald acted as Prin . Sodj . The companions afterwards supped at tbe Crown Inn , where Comp . T . Grimwood had them served in his usual excellent style .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

FREEMASONRY IN THE ARMY . COEK . —Lodge of Vi . ity , Peace , and Concord ( No . 316 ) . — On Tuesday , Feb . 13 th , a regular meeting of this lodge Avas held in the Barracks of the 2 nd Batt . 1 st Royal Regiment , at Cork . Soon after the opening of the lodge , two presentations were made ; one , that of a P . M . jeAvel , manufactured by Bro . R . Spencer , London , to Bro . B . AViseman ; and the other , a beautiful gold ring with a Masonic deviceto Bro . J . Humphreys

, , P . M . In presenting them , the W . M . Bro . H . J . Clarke ; made a suitable speech , mentioning tbe zeal and ability displayed by each of tbe recipients iu the duties of their several offices in Masonry ; for Bra . Humphreys has been five times WM . of the lodge ; and Bro . AViseman has held almost every offbe in it . The presents Avere received with great feeling by the tAvo Avorthy brethren , and their replies to the AV . M ., though short , were very apropos . On this occasion there ivere four

initiations , three passings , ancl tliree raisings . Among the visiting brethren was Bro . Toomey , P . M ., who in 1841 was AV . M . of this lodge . AA hen the business of tbe lodge was finished , this old and respected brother complimented the W . M . and officers by telling them that he bad ever been proud of his mother lodge , and that his pride in it was strengthened that night by seeing how excellently the work was carried on ; and we are happy to say that Bro . Toomey is not the only one who compliments Lodge 316 on its work ; every visitor who comes to this lodge , has some praise to bestow on the good Avorking for which it is distinguished .

India.

INDIA .

( From ihe Masonic " Record of Western India . ) BOMBAY . LODGE CONCOBD , ( NO . 757 . )—An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , near Baboola Tank , on Saturday , 2 nd December , 1 S 65 : —Present : Bro . Rev . J . J . Farnham , as P . M ., as AV . M . ; Bros . R . Donaldson , S . AA . ; H . Avron , as J . AV . ; H . Prescott , Sec ; J . Reynell , as S . D . ; 0 . Burdenas J . D . ; H- Gableras I . G . A . McCombieas Organist

, , ; , ; W . Seager , Tyler . Members ; Bros . D . Sadler , Rev . D . Williamson , J . Powell , AV . F . Lewis , Grant , T . Mills , D . Johnson , J . Fleming , F . Lyle , J . Henderson , W . Colliver , E . Parker , AV . Cambridge , J . Jones , L . Lewis , W . C . Barnes , R . Dryhurst , T . Ford , H . E . Gabler , J . Fallas , R . B . Bruntou , G . Giffert , G . Bales , J . AVeddle , F . AValker , H . James . Visitors : Bros . AV . S . Wetherhall , J . Coulter , J . Bedford , H . D . Rowe , and A .

Gumming . The lodge having been properly tyled , was opened in tbe first degree . The notice convening the meeting was read . Messrs . J . Freeman , AV . Dickson , and T . Allison being in attendance , were properly prepared and initiated in due and ancient form . Bros . Lyle and Dnnlop were called before the pedestal and examined , ancl having satisfactorily acquitted themselves , were passed out . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , ivhen Bros . Dunlop and Lyle Avere re-introduced

properly prepared , and duly passed to the second or Fellow Craft Degree . Bro . H . Avron , at the desire of the officiating W . M . and brethren gave a lecture on the tracing board of the second degree . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Avron , and the lodge Avas lowered to the first degree , and closed in peace and harmony at 8 ' 45 p . m . An emergent meeting of Lodge Concord was held on Saturday the ' 9 th December 1865 PresentBroRevJJFarnham

, ; :, . . . . , F . M ' ., as AV . M . ; Bros . R . Donaldson , S . AV . ; H . Avron , as J . W . C . Burden , as Sec ; J . Lockley , S . D . ; H . James , J . D . ; H . Gabler , I . G . ; J . AV . Seager , Ty ler . Members : Bros . Whitaker , AV . Stephen , L . Lewis , J . Borthwick , R . C . Shroff , R . Farrow , G . Giffert , A . Baillie , J . Henderson , P . Haselton , G . Bales , J . Barker , AV . T . Lewis , W . C . Barnes , J . Botchell , D . Sadler , D . Young , R . P . Brunton , and J . Hughes . Visitors : Bros . G .

Gordon and J . Anderson . The lodge having been properly tyled , was opened in tbe first degree . The notice convening the meeting Avas read . The lodge Avas then opened in the second degree . Dispensation having been granted to raise Bros . Dunlop , Lewis , and Lyle Avithin four Aveeks of their passing , tbey being about to leave India , Bros . Lewis , J . Henderson , J . Borthwick , F . Haselton , G . Giffert , and J . Hughes were called before the pedestal and examinedand having satisfactorily

, acquitted themselves , Avere passed out . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , ivhen the above-named brethren Avere re-admitted properly prepared , and raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons in ancient form . The lodge Avas then lowered to the first degree in rotation . Bro . H . Prescott said that all knew that the time of a clergyman Avas not his own ; he was at all times fnlly occupied , more especially on Saturdays .

Bro . Farnham bad very kindly presided at the last emergent meeting , as also at this time the brethren see him at bis post , he would therefore propose a vote of thanks to him for his kindness , Avhich was duly seconded and unanimously carried . Bro . Farnham , in a very feeling speech returned thanks , and said it was always his aim to do his duty in the lodge , and so long as he was among the brethren , be would do all in his power for the good of tbe Craft . There being no other Avork before the lodge , it AA'as closed in peace and harmony at 8 p . m . The regular meeting of Lodge Concord was held on Saturday ,

the 16 th December , 1865 . Present : Bro . Alfred King , P . M ., as AA' . M . ; Bros . R . Donaldson , S . W . ; H . Avron , as J . W . ; H . Prescott , Sec . ; J . Lockley , as S . D . ; AA . Abraham , as J . D . ; J . Thomas , as Org . ; J . PoAvell , as I . G . ; J . AA . Seager , Tyler . — Members : Bros . J . Botchell , H . E . Gabler , D . Sadler , C . E . Burden , S . Trenn , R . Farrow , J . Fallas , T . Ford , R . Dryhurst , A . . Bailie , AV . AVhitaker , J . Henderson , L . Lewis , A . Colby , R . P . Brunton , T . Mills , C . Beard , AV . C . Barnes , AV . T . Le \ ris , A .

E . Heron , AV . H . Goode , R . Farrow , H . B . Salisbury , AV . G . King , AV . D . Colliver , H . James , AV . G . Rogers , J . Gleave , H . Freeman , G . Giffert , J . Poyntz , J . Phillips , R . C . Shroff , Cassumbhoy Dburrumsey , J . Divyer , J . Forbes , F . J . AValker , J . M . Fleming , J . Scott , J . Hughes , P . Campbell , F . Potter , AV ' . H . Divyer , E . Parker , G . Marley , W . Stephen , Rev . D . AVilliamson , E . AV . Flower , J . AVeddle , D . Young , F . Haselton , G . Bales , and C . AVhite . Visitors : Bros . Pazulbhoy Noormahomed ,

H . D . Rowe , J . C . Houghland , A . Gumming , AV . Read , D . Byramjee , S . H . Patell , F . Smith , A . Harvey , H . L . Hansen , & a . The lodge having been properly tyled was opened in the first degree . The notice convening the meeting Avas read . The first business before the lodge Avas the election of the Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the year 1866 ; the following brethren being eligible for the eastern chair : — Bros . G . TaylorPro *' . G . M . and P . M . ; H . D . Cartwriht

, g , P . Prov . G . M . and P . M . ; J . Gibbs , D . Prov . G . M . and P . M . ; G . S . Judge , D . P . Prov . G . M . aud P . M . ; H . AVickham , P . Prov . G . AV . and P . M . ; Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . Prov . G . W . and P . M . ; A . King , P . G . W . and P . M . ; T . Diver , Prov . J . G . AV . and P . M . ; E . Parker , P . S . AV . ; R . Donaldson , P . S . AV . ; G . Judd , P . J . AV . ; H . AV . \ A alker , P . S . W . The Secretary said he Avas in a position to state that owing to numerous engagements Bros . Taylor and Cartwright ivould not except the office of AV . M . if elected ,

and owing to the absence from the island of Bros . J . Gibbs , G . S . Judge , T . Diver , and G . Judd , they could not be elected for the eastern chair . Bro . A . King then said that he AVUS extremely obliged to the brethren for all the kindness he had received from tbem . Many of the brethren had asked him to stand for the chair , but he regretted he could not do so as he had a great deal of work in hand , and moreover he was now living out of Bombay ; he Avould therefore hope the brethren Avould not elect him . Bro . E . Parker then said he had no Avish

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ON THE PROBABLE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY. Article 1
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WHERE THE LAUGH COMES IN. Article 5
FREEMASONEY DURING THE LATE WAR IN AMERICA. Article 7
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 8
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PROVINCIAL. Article 12
ROYAL ARCH. Article 15
IRELAND. Article 15
INDIA. Article 15
Poetry. Article 17
LOVE, RELIEF, AND TRUTH. Article 18
MEETINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 3RD, 1866. Article 18
THE WEEK. Article 18
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . J ERUSALEM CHAPTEE ( NO . 185 ) . —Tbe regular convocation of this chapter Avas held on the 13 th inst . The business done was the exaltation of two brethren , and the election of the following comps . as officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Golds-Avorthy , as M . E . Z . ; Dyer , as H . ; A . D . Loewenstark , as J . ; Pattenas Treas . ; Sheenas S . E . ; Harrisas S . N . ; Stevensas

, , , , P . S . ; and the Janitor was re-elected . After business the companions partook of a banquet . There were several visitors . SUFFOLK . WoODERIDGE . —Soyal Yo-rh Chapter ( No . 81 ) . —This chapter in connection with the Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) , Avas convoked on Wednesday last to exalt two brethren to the supreme degree

, The mystical , symbolical , and historical lectures were delivered by M . E . Comp . Z . Gissing , E . Comp . H . Troot , and E . Comp . J . Dallenger . E . Comp . Fitzgerald acted as Prin . Sodj . The companions afterwards supped at tbe Crown Inn , where Comp . T . Grimwood had them served in his usual excellent style .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

FREEMASONRY IN THE ARMY . COEK . —Lodge of Vi . ity , Peace , and Concord ( No . 316 ) . — On Tuesday , Feb . 13 th , a regular meeting of this lodge Avas held in the Barracks of the 2 nd Batt . 1 st Royal Regiment , at Cork . Soon after the opening of the lodge , two presentations were made ; one , that of a P . M . jeAvel , manufactured by Bro . R . Spencer , London , to Bro . B . AViseman ; and the other , a beautiful gold ring with a Masonic deviceto Bro . J . Humphreys

, , P . M . In presenting them , the W . M . Bro . H . J . Clarke ; made a suitable speech , mentioning tbe zeal and ability displayed by each of tbe recipients iu the duties of their several offices in Masonry ; for Bra . Humphreys has been five times WM . of the lodge ; and Bro . AViseman has held almost every offbe in it . The presents Avere received with great feeling by the tAvo Avorthy brethren , and their replies to the AV . M ., though short , were very apropos . On this occasion there ivere four

initiations , three passings , ancl tliree raisings . Among the visiting brethren was Bro . Toomey , P . M ., who in 1841 was AV . M . of this lodge . AA hen the business of tbe lodge was finished , this old and respected brother complimented the W . M . and officers by telling them that he bad ever been proud of his mother lodge , and that his pride in it was strengthened that night by seeing how excellently the work was carried on ; and we are happy to say that Bro . Toomey is not the only one who compliments Lodge 316 on its work ; every visitor who comes to this lodge , has some praise to bestow on the good Avorking for which it is distinguished .

India.

INDIA .

( From ihe Masonic " Record of Western India . ) BOMBAY . LODGE CONCOBD , ( NO . 757 . )—An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , near Baboola Tank , on Saturday , 2 nd December , 1 S 65 : —Present : Bro . Rev . J . J . Farnham , as P . M ., as AV . M . ; Bros . R . Donaldson , S . AA . ; H . Avron , as J . AV . ; H . Prescott , Sec ; J . Reynell , as S . D . ; 0 . Burdenas J . D . ; H- Gableras I . G . A . McCombieas Organist

, , ; , ; W . Seager , Tyler . Members ; Bros . D . Sadler , Rev . D . Williamson , J . Powell , AV . F . Lewis , Grant , T . Mills , D . Johnson , J . Fleming , F . Lyle , J . Henderson , W . Colliver , E . Parker , AV . Cambridge , J . Jones , L . Lewis , W . C . Barnes , R . Dryhurst , T . Ford , H . E . Gabler , J . Fallas , R . B . Bruntou , G . Giffert , G . Bales , J . AVeddle , F . AValker , H . James . Visitors : Bros . AV . S . Wetherhall , J . Coulter , J . Bedford , H . D . Rowe , and A .

Gumming . The lodge having been properly tyled , was opened in tbe first degree . The notice convening the meeting was read . Messrs . J . Freeman , AV . Dickson , and T . Allison being in attendance , were properly prepared and initiated in due and ancient form . Bros . Lyle and Dnnlop were called before the pedestal and examined , ancl having satisfactorily acquitted themselves , were passed out . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , ivhen Bros . Dunlop and Lyle Avere re-introduced

properly prepared , and duly passed to the second or Fellow Craft Degree . Bro . H . Avron , at the desire of the officiating W . M . and brethren gave a lecture on the tracing board of the second degree . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Avron , and the lodge Avas lowered to the first degree , and closed in peace and harmony at 8 ' 45 p . m . An emergent meeting of Lodge Concord was held on Saturday the ' 9 th December 1865 PresentBroRevJJFarnham

, ; :, . . . . , F . M ' ., as AV . M . ; Bros . R . Donaldson , S . AV . ; H . Avron , as J . W . C . Burden , as Sec ; J . Lockley , S . D . ; H . James , J . D . ; H . Gabler , I . G . ; J . AV . Seager , Ty ler . Members : Bros . Whitaker , AV . Stephen , L . Lewis , J . Borthwick , R . C . Shroff , R . Farrow , G . Giffert , A . Baillie , J . Henderson , P . Haselton , G . Bales , J . Barker , AV . T . Lewis , W . C . Barnes , J . Botchell , D . Sadler , D . Young , R . P . Brunton , and J . Hughes . Visitors : Bros . G .

Gordon and J . Anderson . The lodge having been properly tyled , was opened in tbe first degree . The notice convening the meeting Avas read . The lodge Avas then opened in the second degree . Dispensation having been granted to raise Bros . Dunlop , Lewis , and Lyle Avithin four Aveeks of their passing , tbey being about to leave India , Bros . Lewis , J . Henderson , J . Borthwick , F . Haselton , G . Giffert , and J . Hughes were called before the pedestal and examinedand having satisfactorily

, acquitted themselves , Avere passed out . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , ivhen the above-named brethren Avere re-admitted properly prepared , and raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons in ancient form . The lodge Avas then lowered to the first degree in rotation . Bro . H . Prescott said that all knew that the time of a clergyman Avas not his own ; he was at all times fnlly occupied , more especially on Saturdays .

Bro . Farnham bad very kindly presided at the last emergent meeting , as also at this time the brethren see him at bis post , he would therefore propose a vote of thanks to him for his kindness , Avhich was duly seconded and unanimously carried . Bro . Farnham , in a very feeling speech returned thanks , and said it was always his aim to do his duty in the lodge , and so long as he was among the brethren , be would do all in his power for the good of tbe Craft . There being no other Avork before the lodge , it AA'as closed in peace and harmony at 8 p . m . The regular meeting of Lodge Concord was held on Saturday ,

the 16 th December , 1865 . Present : Bro . Alfred King , P . M ., as AA' . M . ; Bros . R . Donaldson , S . W . ; H . Avron , as J . W . ; H . Prescott , Sec . ; J . Lockley , as S . D . ; AA . Abraham , as J . D . ; J . Thomas , as Org . ; J . PoAvell , as I . G . ; J . AA . Seager , Tyler . — Members : Bros . J . Botchell , H . E . Gabler , D . Sadler , C . E . Burden , S . Trenn , R . Farrow , J . Fallas , T . Ford , R . Dryhurst , A . . Bailie , AV . AVhitaker , J . Henderson , L . Lewis , A . Colby , R . P . Brunton , T . Mills , C . Beard , AV . C . Barnes , AV . T . Le \ ris , A .

E . Heron , AV . H . Goode , R . Farrow , H . B . Salisbury , AV . G . King , AV . D . Colliver , H . James , AV . G . Rogers , J . Gleave , H . Freeman , G . Giffert , J . Poyntz , J . Phillips , R . C . Shroff , Cassumbhoy Dburrumsey , J . Divyer , J . Forbes , F . J . AValker , J . M . Fleming , J . Scott , J . Hughes , P . Campbell , F . Potter , AV ' . H . Divyer , E . Parker , G . Marley , W . Stephen , Rev . D . AVilliamson , E . AV . Flower , J . AVeddle , D . Young , F . Haselton , G . Bales , and C . AVhite . Visitors : Bros . Pazulbhoy Noormahomed ,

H . D . Rowe , J . C . Houghland , A . Gumming , AV . Read , D . Byramjee , S . H . Patell , F . Smith , A . Harvey , H . L . Hansen , & a . The lodge having been properly tyled was opened in the first degree . The notice convening the meeting Avas read . The first business before the lodge Avas the election of the Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the year 1866 ; the following brethren being eligible for the eastern chair : — Bros . G . TaylorPro *' . G . M . and P . M . ; H . D . Cartwriht

, g , P . Prov . G . M . and P . M . ; J . Gibbs , D . Prov . G . M . and P . M . ; G . S . Judge , D . P . Prov . G . M . aud P . M . ; H . AVickham , P . Prov . G . AV . and P . M . ; Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . Prov . G . W . and P . M . ; A . King , P . G . W . and P . M . ; T . Diver , Prov . J . G . AV . and P . M . ; E . Parker , P . S . AV . ; R . Donaldson , P . S . AV . ; G . Judd , P . J . AV . ; H . AV . \ A alker , P . S . W . The Secretary said he Avas in a position to state that owing to numerous engagements Bros . Taylor and Cartwright ivould not except the office of AV . M . if elected ,

and owing to the absence from the island of Bros . J . Gibbs , G . S . Judge , T . Diver , and G . Judd , they could not be elected for the eastern chair . Bro . A . King then said that he AVUS extremely obliged to the brethren for all the kindness he had received from tbem . Many of the brethren had asked him to stand for the chair , but he regretted he could not do so as he had a great deal of work in hand , and moreover he was now living out of Bombay ; he Avould therefore hope the brethren Avould not elect him . Bro . E . Parker then said he had no Avish

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