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Canada.

calling upon R . \ A . Bro . Stevenson , I ascertained that he did not like assuming the responsibility of making this change without calling a special meeting of the board to consider the matter ; and as the time allowed for the application had nearly expired , I coulcl only urge upon him the necessity of losing no time in ascertaining the views of the members of tlie board ( of which , by the way , I ascertained no doubt ) , and I then returned home . On the 10 th of September the sum of 16000 dollars was

, deposited in the Bank of Montreal , for which amount provincial debentures were duly issued and handed over to the Grand Treasurer . An additional sum of 1 , 500 dollars was on hand at the time , but I am unable to say why this amount was not also invested in the same securities . The asylum fund was also invested by the trustees iu provincial debentures .

FINANCES . The accounts of that most trustworthy and valuable officer , tbe Grand Treasurer , showing the state of our finances up to the 1 st day of July , inst ., will be laid before you , from which you will be pleased to learn that our finances are in a most satisfactory condition . I would suggest that whatever decision may he arrived at

with reference to the asylum fund , it should still appear in , and form part of the Grand Treasurer ' s accounts , so that members may at all times know exactly the position of all tlieu funds . I find that we have to that date , cash in the Gore Dols . c . Bank , at Simcoe 5 , 159 67 In County Middlesex Debentures , 1 , 600 00 In Provincial Debentures 16 , 000 00

Total funds 22 , 759 67 AA'hich amount belongs to the following accounts -. — Dols . c . General Fund 14 , 220 71 Asylum Fund 467 81 Investment for benevolence 7 , 890 2 i Current for ditto ISO 91 22759 67

, In addition to which interest has accrued on provincial debentures , but which will not bo available until tho 1 st of September noxt , when tho half year ' s interest falls duo , to tho amount of 373 dollars 33 cents , to bo distributed as follows : — Benevolence , IS-t dollars 10 cents ; Asylum Fund , 10 dollars 02 cents ; General , 17 S dollars 31 cents ; total , 373 dollars 33 cents .

BV-LAIVS OF LODGES . During tho past year I have had to examine carefully a number of by-laws of lodges . Thoso , with somo amendments and trifling alterations , I havo had much pleasure in approving and coufirmiug .

BALLOT FOR GRAND OFFICERS . I havo also endeavoured , with tho assistance of that most efficient officer , your Grand Secretary , to perfect tho arrangement of a system which will bo tested at the present meeting , and by which I hope most valuable tiruo will bo saved to Grand Lodgo at our annual balloting .

CONCLUSION . There aro still many subjects connected with my administration of your affairs during tho past year which I would have wished to report upon for your information , but as this address has already extended far beyond tho limits originally contemplated , I will only add that all tho documents connected with my transactions are ready for inspection should any reference to them bo desiredand I think I with confidence that successor

, may say my will find no unfinished business to encroach either upon his limo or attention . May tho blessing of Heaven rest upon our labours during tho present communication , and wisdom from on high direct and guide us in all wo undertake for tho advancement " and promulgation of our divine art . AA ' . M . AVILSON , Grand Master ,

The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons met on the 10 th ult ., in St . George ' s Hall , Kingston . There was a very large meeting , over 150 lodge , being represented . The Grand Master ' s address was presented and referred to committee . After routine business the lodge rose at four o ' clock to attend an excursion on board a steamer through the Thousand Islands ; about 300 attended the excursion . The band of the Royal Canadian Rifles , and Kennedy , the Scottish vocalist , were present . The party returned about nine o ' clock , after a most

delightful trip . Tlie lodge met on the llth ult . The next annual commemoration will be held at London . The Grand Lodgo closed its labours at Kingston on Friday afternoon last , after the installation of the Grand Officers . The following is a list of the Grand Officers elected and appointed at this Grand Communication : —M . AA ' . Bro . AV . M . AVilson , Grand Master ; R . W . Bro . A . A . Stevenson , Deputy Grand Master ; R . AV . Bro . I . H- StearnsGrand Senior AA'arden ; R . AV .

, Bro . Dr . Tnrqnand , Grand Junior AVarden ; R . AV . Bro . Eev . V , Clementi , Grand Chaplain ; R . W . Bro . H . Goff , Grand Treasurer ; U . AV . Bro . A . Murray , Grand Registrar ; R . AA ' .. Bro . T . B .. Harris , Secretary ; R . AA ' . Bro . James Heron , Grand Tyler . APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS . V . AV . Bro . J . Clarke , Grand Senior Deacon ; V . W . Bro . J .. BowmanGrand Junior DeaconVAVBro 11 H

, ; .. . . . Spencer , Grand Superintendent of AA ' orks ; A . AV . Bro . AA ' m . Edgar , Grand ' Director of Ceremonies ; V . AV . Bro . E . H . Parker , Grand Assistant of Ceremonies ; V . AA' . Bro . Wm . Angus , Grand Assistant Secretary ; Y . W . Bro . J . AY . Leitbridge , Grand Sword ' Bearer : V . W . Bro . E . McKay , Grand Organist ; V . W . Bro . H . AA ' aterman , Grand Assistant Organist ; V . W . Bro . S . H . Blondheim , Grand Pursuivant .

DEPUTY DISTRICT GRAND MASTER . R . AV . Bro . F . AA ' estlake , London District ; R . AV . D . Bro * Curtis , AVilson District ; R . AV . Bro . M . C . Cameron , Huron District ; R . W . Bro . J . Seymour , Hamilton District ; R . W . Bro . E- A . AA'alker , Toronto District ; R . AV . Bro . \ A m . McCabe ; , Ontario District ; R . W . Bro . D . Frazer , Prince Edward District ; R . W . Bro . J . P . Featherston , Central District ; R . W . Bro . R . Bull , Montreal District ; ZR . W . Bro . Alex . Walker , Quebec District .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . JOPPA CHAPTER ( No . 188 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held for the first time at the Albion Tavern , Aldorsgate-stroot , on Monday evening , tho 5 th inst ., recently removed from tho London Coffee House . Comp . S . V . Abraham , M . E . Z ., occupied tho throne , supported by Comp . Eskell , H ., and other officers . Bros . Alexander and D . Davis having boon previously balloted for

and accepted , wore introduced in duo form and impressively exalted to the sublime degree of Arch Masonry . Tho next business on tho minutes was tho election of oflicers for tho noxt twelve months , which resulted as follows : —Comps . Eskell , 1 st Principal ; L . Lazarus , 2 nd Principal ; Littaur , 3 rd Principal ; H . F . Isaacs , Scribe E . ; Rev . il . B . Levy , Scribo N . ; Pollitzor , P . S . ; aud Cohen , Treas . There being no further business , tho chapter was closed in solemn prayer , after which tho comps .

adjourned to au excellent banquet , provided in tho usual liberal stylo for which Comji . Jennings ( the manager ) is proverbial for . The usual loyal aud Masonic toasts disposed of , the M . E . Z . proposed tho healths of the newly-exalted companions , whom , ho said , had many excellencies which ho would not dilato upon . Thoy bad shown a zeal lor the Craft which bold forth every hojio that thoy would make good companions . Thoy had shown such appreciation of tho Masonic ritual that ho ( the M . E . Z . ) did

not desjiair of seeing Comps . David and Lazarus eventually holding tho highest position in the Ordor . Tho now companions replied , assuring tho chapter that they fully appreciated tho honour conferred upon them—thoy believed that every stojj taken in Freemasonry served to cement sfill moro strongly friendship and brotherly love . If thoy were proud of being brothers , thoy wore still prouder of being enrolled among Arch Masons . AA'ant of spaco prevents our reporting tho many excelleut speeches

given upon this occasion—suffice to say , a very pleasant evening was jiassod in tho feast of reason and flow of sonl . In conclusion , wo must not omit mentioning tho presence of S . M . Lazarus , P . Z ., founder of tho chapter , who was tho first M . E . Z ., and who occupied tho throne two consecutive years , viz ., 1813 and 1814 . Somo complimentary allusions were made upon tho excellence of this worthy and highly-esteemed companion , and thanks tendered him for his willingness at all times to act for an officer who may bo absent .

WARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Howe Chapter ( No . 587 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held at the Masonic rooms in Newhall-street , on

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CLASSICAL THEOLOGY, LXXXVII. Article 1
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CORRESPONDENCE. Article 7
MASONIC CADGERS. Article 7
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SCOTLAND. Article 11
NORTH AMERICA. Article 14
CANADA. Article 15
ROYAL ARCH. Article 18
REVIEWS. Article 19
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 19
LODGE MEETINGS, ETC., FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 17TH, 1867. Article 19
THE WEEK. Article 19
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Canada.

calling upon R . \ A . Bro . Stevenson , I ascertained that he did not like assuming the responsibility of making this change without calling a special meeting of the board to consider the matter ; and as the time allowed for the application had nearly expired , I coulcl only urge upon him the necessity of losing no time in ascertaining the views of the members of tlie board ( of which , by the way , I ascertained no doubt ) , and I then returned home . On the 10 th of September the sum of 16000 dollars was

, deposited in the Bank of Montreal , for which amount provincial debentures were duly issued and handed over to the Grand Treasurer . An additional sum of 1 , 500 dollars was on hand at the time , but I am unable to say why this amount was not also invested in the same securities . The asylum fund was also invested by the trustees iu provincial debentures .

FINANCES . The accounts of that most trustworthy and valuable officer , tbe Grand Treasurer , showing the state of our finances up to the 1 st day of July , inst ., will be laid before you , from which you will be pleased to learn that our finances are in a most satisfactory condition . I would suggest that whatever decision may he arrived at

with reference to the asylum fund , it should still appear in , and form part of the Grand Treasurer ' s accounts , so that members may at all times know exactly the position of all tlieu funds . I find that we have to that date , cash in the Gore Dols . c . Bank , at Simcoe 5 , 159 67 In County Middlesex Debentures , 1 , 600 00 In Provincial Debentures 16 , 000 00

Total funds 22 , 759 67 AA'hich amount belongs to the following accounts -. — Dols . c . General Fund 14 , 220 71 Asylum Fund 467 81 Investment for benevolence 7 , 890 2 i Current for ditto ISO 91 22759 67

, In addition to which interest has accrued on provincial debentures , but which will not bo available until tho 1 st of September noxt , when tho half year ' s interest falls duo , to tho amount of 373 dollars 33 cents , to bo distributed as follows : — Benevolence , IS-t dollars 10 cents ; Asylum Fund , 10 dollars 02 cents ; General , 17 S dollars 31 cents ; total , 373 dollars 33 cents .

BV-LAIVS OF LODGES . During tho past year I have had to examine carefully a number of by-laws of lodges . Thoso , with somo amendments and trifling alterations , I havo had much pleasure in approving and coufirmiug .

BALLOT FOR GRAND OFFICERS . I havo also endeavoured , with tho assistance of that most efficient officer , your Grand Secretary , to perfect tho arrangement of a system which will bo tested at the present meeting , and by which I hope most valuable tiruo will bo saved to Grand Lodgo at our annual balloting .

CONCLUSION . There aro still many subjects connected with my administration of your affairs during tho past year which I would have wished to report upon for your information , but as this address has already extended far beyond tho limits originally contemplated , I will only add that all tho documents connected with my transactions are ready for inspection should any reference to them bo desiredand I think I with confidence that successor

, may say my will find no unfinished business to encroach either upon his limo or attention . May tho blessing of Heaven rest upon our labours during tho present communication , and wisdom from on high direct and guide us in all wo undertake for tho advancement " and promulgation of our divine art . AA ' . M . AVILSON , Grand Master ,

The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons met on the 10 th ult ., in St . George ' s Hall , Kingston . There was a very large meeting , over 150 lodge , being represented . The Grand Master ' s address was presented and referred to committee . After routine business the lodge rose at four o ' clock to attend an excursion on board a steamer through the Thousand Islands ; about 300 attended the excursion . The band of the Royal Canadian Rifles , and Kennedy , the Scottish vocalist , were present . The party returned about nine o ' clock , after a most

delightful trip . Tlie lodge met on the llth ult . The next annual commemoration will be held at London . The Grand Lodgo closed its labours at Kingston on Friday afternoon last , after the installation of the Grand Officers . The following is a list of the Grand Officers elected and appointed at this Grand Communication : —M . AA ' . Bro . AV . M . AVilson , Grand Master ; R . W . Bro . A . A . Stevenson , Deputy Grand Master ; R . AV . Bro . I . H- StearnsGrand Senior AA'arden ; R . AV .

, Bro . Dr . Tnrqnand , Grand Junior AVarden ; R . AV . Bro . Eev . V , Clementi , Grand Chaplain ; R . W . Bro . H . Goff , Grand Treasurer ; U . AV . Bro . A . Murray , Grand Registrar ; R . AA ' .. Bro . T . B .. Harris , Secretary ; R . AA ' . Bro . James Heron , Grand Tyler . APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS . V . AV . Bro . J . Clarke , Grand Senior Deacon ; V . W . Bro . J .. BowmanGrand Junior DeaconVAVBro 11 H

, ; .. . . . Spencer , Grand Superintendent of AA ' orks ; A . AV . Bro . AA ' m . Edgar , Grand ' Director of Ceremonies ; V . AV . Bro . E . H . Parker , Grand Assistant of Ceremonies ; V . AA' . Bro . Wm . Angus , Grand Assistant Secretary ; Y . W . Bro . J . AY . Leitbridge , Grand Sword ' Bearer : V . W . Bro . E . McKay , Grand Organist ; V . W . Bro . H . AA ' aterman , Grand Assistant Organist ; V . W . Bro . S . H . Blondheim , Grand Pursuivant .

DEPUTY DISTRICT GRAND MASTER . R . AV . Bro . F . AA ' estlake , London District ; R . AV . D . Bro * Curtis , AVilson District ; R . AV . Bro . M . C . Cameron , Huron District ; R . W . Bro . J . Seymour , Hamilton District ; R . W . Bro . E- A . AA'alker , Toronto District ; R . AV . Bro . \ A m . McCabe ; , Ontario District ; R . W . Bro . D . Frazer , Prince Edward District ; R . W . Bro . J . P . Featherston , Central District ; R . W . Bro . R . Bull , Montreal District ; ZR . W . Bro . Alex . Walker , Quebec District .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . JOPPA CHAPTER ( No . 188 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held for the first time at the Albion Tavern , Aldorsgate-stroot , on Monday evening , tho 5 th inst ., recently removed from tho London Coffee House . Comp . S . V . Abraham , M . E . Z ., occupied tho throne , supported by Comp . Eskell , H ., and other officers . Bros . Alexander and D . Davis having boon previously balloted for

and accepted , wore introduced in duo form and impressively exalted to the sublime degree of Arch Masonry . Tho next business on tho minutes was tho election of oflicers for tho noxt twelve months , which resulted as follows : —Comps . Eskell , 1 st Principal ; L . Lazarus , 2 nd Principal ; Littaur , 3 rd Principal ; H . F . Isaacs , Scribe E . ; Rev . il . B . Levy , Scribo N . ; Pollitzor , P . S . ; aud Cohen , Treas . There being no further business , tho chapter was closed in solemn prayer , after which tho comps .

adjourned to au excellent banquet , provided in tho usual liberal stylo for which Comji . Jennings ( the manager ) is proverbial for . The usual loyal aud Masonic toasts disposed of , the M . E . Z . proposed tho healths of the newly-exalted companions , whom , ho said , had many excellencies which ho would not dilato upon . Thoy bad shown a zeal lor the Craft which bold forth every hojio that thoy would make good companions . Thoy had shown such appreciation of tho Masonic ritual that ho ( the M . E . Z . ) did

not desjiair of seeing Comps . David and Lazarus eventually holding tho highest position in the Ordor . Tho now companions replied , assuring tho chapter that they fully appreciated tho honour conferred upon them—thoy believed that every stojj taken in Freemasonry served to cement sfill moro strongly friendship and brotherly love . If thoy were proud of being brothers , thoy wore still prouder of being enrolled among Arch Masons . AA'ant of spaco prevents our reporting tho many excelleut speeches

given upon this occasion—suffice to say , a very pleasant evening was jiassod in tho feast of reason and flow of sonl . In conclusion , wo must not omit mentioning tho presence of S . M . Lazarus , P . Z ., founder of tho chapter , who was tho first M . E . Z ., and who occupied tho throne two consecutive years , viz ., 1813 and 1814 . Somo complimentary allusions were made upon tho excellence of this worthy and highly-esteemed companion , and thanks tendered him for his willingness at all times to act for an officer who may bo absent .

WARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Howe Chapter ( No . 587 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held at the Masonic rooms in Newhall-street , on

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