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estimation of the public . The G . M ., after alluding to the Masonic charities and other matters , trusted that the Brethren would continue to meet in the spirit of brotherly love and kind feeling towards each other ; so that this Province , which happened to be presided over by the G . M . of England , might be a pattern to the Lodges of other Provinces . ' All business being ended , the Prov . G . L . was closed in ample form , and with solemn prayer .

At five o ' clock , 150 Brethren sat down to a refreshment at the assembly room , which was beautifully decorated with banners and evergreens , and the Flag of England united with the eagle and crescent . During the evening some spirited addresses were delivered by the M . W . the G . M . Bro . Geo . Marwood , D . G . M ., Lord Londesborough , and on behalf of the G . L . of Ireland , by the Marquis of Conyngham and Sir W . Somerville .

Leeds . —The Alfred Lodge held its monthly meeting on Eriday , December 1 , for » the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . Thos . Dixon . The ceremony of Installation was admirably performed by Bro .-P . M . J . Hargreaves , P . S . of West Yorkshire . The W . M . appointed the following Brethren as his Officers :- — Bros . W . Chadwick , S . W . ; Dr . Hulme , J . W . ; G . Pullan , S . D . ; Dr . Knight , J . D . ; C . Sharp , I . G . ; W . H . Butterworth , Sec . A Lodge of Instruction is held every Eriday evening , at seven o ' clock , and is numerously attended . The Alfred St . John ' s will be celebrated on Eriday , January 25 , at the Griffin Hotel , when a numerous gathering of the Provincial Brethren is expected .

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ROYAL ARCH .

Frederick CJiapter , No . 661 , Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . —The Companions of this Chapter met on Monday , November 20 th , when Bros . Westall and E . Robins , of Lodge No . 194 , were exalted to this sublime Degree by Comp . J . How , P . Z . ; assisted by Comps . R . L . Wilson , P . Z . ; C . Beaumont , H . ; J . W . Shillito , J . ; previous to which , Comp . Shillito was installed in the chair of J . by Comp . How . Boyal Standard Chapter , Worcestershire , No . 730 . —The consecration of this Chapter took , place on Wednesday , the 25 th of October , at the Dudley Arms Hotel , Dudley .

The undermentioned Companions were named in the warrant as the three Principals : —Companions Masefield , Z . ; Bolton , H . ; Barns , J . The Companions assembled at twelve o ' clock , among whom were Dr > Burton , P . Z . ; James , P . Z . ; T . James , P . Z . ; and Newsam , H ., of St . Matthew ' s , Walsall . Companions Renand , Rev . A . G . Davies , Bateman , Dennison , Steedman , of No . 730 ; and Companions Patterson , Light , Rudd , and Bristow , of No . 313 . At half past twelve , the R . W . P . Grand Superintendent , H . C . Vernon , Esq ., P . G . M . for Worcestershire , proceeded to the business of consecration , in which he was assisted by the Comp . Rev . A . G . Davies , M . A ., S . W ., of No . 730 .

The Chapter having been duly consecrated and constituted , proceeded to the election of officers , when the following Companions were ballotted for and elected unanimously , viz . : —Companions Renaud , W . M . of No . 730 , E . ; Dennison , M . C . of No . 730 , and P . Z . No . 313 , N . ; Rev . A . G . Davies , M . A ., S . W . of No . 730 , P . S . ; Bateman , P . Z . No . 313 , andT . No . 730 , T . ; Steedman , No . 730 , S . ; Jeffs , No . 730 , Janitor . The ballot was then taken for the candidates for exaltation : after which Bros . Dudley , P . M ., No . 730 ; Wainwright , P . M ., No . 730 ; and Bennet , No . 730 , were exalted to the Supreme Degree .

The work was done in first-rate style by the Officers , who , from their education and station in life , are just the men to make No . 730 a good working Chapter . Several candidates having been proposed for exaltation at the next meeting , the Chapter was closed in due form , and the meeting adjourned . At-five o ' clock the banquet was served ; and after the cloth was removed , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts proposed and honoured , the M . E . Z . Comp . Masefield rose and addressed the Companions : —He was sure the toast he was