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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . PASJIUEE CUAPTEK ( 720 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at theTiOughbovough Hotel , Brixton , on Mouday last , under the presidency of the following three principals : —Comps . Read , Z . ; Stevens , H . ; aud Nunn , J . After the confirmation of minutes , and other routine business , the following brethren were exalted to the R . A . degree , viz .: —Bros . Gates and Taylor , of Lodge 720 , and Bros . Poynter , Baster , and Harvey , of Lodge

902 . This being the night for the election of officers for the ensuing year , the following was declared in each ¦ Ease to be the unanimous result : —Comps . jStevens , Z . ; " Nunn , H . ; Thomas , J . ; Hodges , Principal Soj . ; Shaw , Scribe E . ; AVorthington , Scribe N . ; Bradley , Janitor . Several propositions for exaltation in May were received , and the companions subsequently adjourned to the banqueting table , when the usual Royal Arch toasts were proposed , aud a very agreeable evening spent .

BERKS AND BUCKS . LlNSLADE . —St . Bamalas Oliapter ( No . 948 ) . —The second meeting of this chapter took place on the 8 th inst . under the presidency of Comps . J . M . Shugur , M . E . Z . ; Horwood , H . ; and ' Dr . Lovoll , J . Also present , Comps . Walter Lean , Scribe E . ; Fred . Gotto , Scribe N ., Henry Pettit , Treas . ; Arthur Wbyley and A . Parkes , A . S . ; and G . B . Ritchies . The business consisted in the exaltation of Bro . James Pettit , of

the St . Barnabas Lodge , the ceremony being performed by the M . E . Z . The duties of P . S . were undertaken by Coinp . AVm . Watson , P . Z . 25 , who kindly come from town to assist . It is needless to say they were performed in a faultless manner . Four candidates were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting , a fact which augurs well for the prosperity of this chapter , Comp . Thomas , of Berkampstcad , acted as Janitor , the chapter being at present without a serving companion of its own , though a dispensation has been granted to a brother for this purpose . After the closing of tho chapter the companions sat down to banquet , and separated at ten o'clock , after spending a happy meeting .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER— Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 279 ) . —This chapter , which is formally attached to St . John ' s Lodge , Leicester , but in which the members of both the local lodges unite in working " ¦ with that love and harmony which should ever characterise Freemasons , " held its quarterly meeting at the Freemason' Hall on Thursday , the 8 th inst . There were present Comps . BrewinM . E . Z ; GoodyerH . ; H . Holl ( P . G . H . and

, , y Tr . ) , as J . ; Pettifer , P . Z ., as P . S . ; Spencer , E . ; Ride , as N . ; Rev . ; J . Spittal , W . Boulton , C . Stvetton , H . P . Green . Visitors—Comps . Klein , P . Z . 21 , and Page , 4-7 . The chapter having been opened in solemn form , and the minutes of the last quarterly convocation having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bros . David Challis and Luke Turner , of the John of Gaunt Lod ( No . 523 ) who were dulelected

ge , y , and then exalted in admirable st yle by the M . E . Z ., together with the Rev . Bro . AVoodcock , W . M . of St . John's Lodge , who had been elected at the last meeting . The duties of P . S . were , in the absence of Comp . H . J . Davies , most efficiently discharged hy Comp . Pettifer , P . Z . The historical and mystical lectures were delivered by the M . E . Z ., and the symbolical lecture by Comp . Kelly . This being the period for the election of officers

, Comp . Kelly , after warmly eulogising the very efficient and admirable manner in which Comp . Brewin had performed his onerous duties as M . E . Z ., suggested that he should be requested to retain oflice for tho ensuing year . The ballot having resulted in the unanimous re-election of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Brewin , after thanking the chapter for tho compliment paid to him , agreed to undertake the office . Comp . Goodyer was

reelected as H ., and Comp . AVeare as J . Comp . Kelly was reelected as Treas ., and the other offices were filled as follows : — Comps . Green , Scribe E . ; Rev . J . Spittal , Scribe N . ; Davis , P . S . ( re-elected ); Pettifer , P . Z ., Dir . of Cers . ; Bembridge , Janitor . The nomination of the two Assistant Sojourners , in the absence of the P . S . owing to ill-health , was postponed until the next meeting . Comp . Kelly , reported the state of the Treasurer's accounts , which showed ^ a good balance in hand , and stated that the £ 10 30 s . voted to him at the last chapter , as Steward for the Freemasons' Boys' School , had been paid to the

Royal Arch.

hanking account opened on behalf of the charity , _ and he reminded the companions that all promised subscriptions should be paid by the end of the present month , as the festival of the Charity would take place on the 14 th of the ensuing month . Bro . Joseph Barrett Jacques , of the Middle Temple , was proposed as a candidate for R . A . Masonry . The chapter was then closed in ancient form and with solemn prayer , after which the companions adjourned to refreshment , in which , to their regret , the M . E . Z . could not join , as throughout the evening he was evidently suffering from severe indisposition .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . HTTID . —Minerva Lodge of Marie Masters ( No . 12 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge on the 5 th inst ., pursuant to summons , there were present—Bros . Thos . AValtor , ( G . Insp . of AV . England ) , AV . M . ; J . N . Scherling , as S . AV . j M . C . Peck , J . AV . ; AValter Reynolds , Sec . ; W . Sawson , juu ., as M . O . ; F . Jackson , as S . O . ; J . Brook , as J . O . ; J . Liuwood , S . D . ; W . H .

Brown , as J . D . ; G . Hardy , I . G . ; B . Jacobs , P . M . ; M . Kemp , J . Hump , R : T . Vivian , ' H . M . Straker ; J . Faulkei ; and XV . Johnson , Tylers . Visitor—Bro . J . Brennan , Britannia Lodge , Sheffield . The lodge having been opened in ancient form , the minutes of the last regular and subsequent lodge on emergency were read and confirmed . The ballot box was then prepared for Bros . A . Rasmnssen , C . F . Smithson , G . Gribble , S . R .

Hcnsen , C . A . Dwyer , and C . Pool , all of whom were unanimously accepted . These brethren and Bro . Heitman being in attendance , were then admitted , and advanced to this honourable degree by the AV . M ., assisted bv Bro . R . Jacobs , P . M ., and Bro . Peck , the W . M . elect . Bro . " R . Jacobs , P . M ., then presented the W . M . elect , Bro . M . C . Peck , for installation , when the brethren below the chair retired , and he was regularly installed in his usual im

by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Thomas Walton , - pressive manner . Tho brethren were then re-admitted , and saluted the W . M . in ancient form . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . J . N . Scheriing , S . W . ; George Hardy , J . W . ; J . F . Holden ( elected ) , Treas . ; AValter Reynolds , Sec , John Linwood , M . O . ; Francis Jackson , S . O . ; W . XV StorkJOJ'jGWWillowsReg . ; Geo . Leggotfc , S . D . ;

, .. ; .. . , AA . K . Brown , J . D . ; A . Herschull , Dir . of Cers . ; F . S . Jackson , Org . ; W . W . Batty , Steward ; R . T . Vivian , I . G . ; J . Faulkner and AV . Johnson , Tylers . The W . M . then proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Thos . AValter , P . M ., for his services during the past year , and for his kindness in installing him , which was

seconded by the S . W . and carried by acclamation . Bro . Hump then inquired if the ^ W . M . could find it convenient to hold a lodge earlier in the day , as there were several brethren from Grimsby who were desirous of taking the degree , but would like to retnrn home the same evening ; whereupon the W . M fixed Monday , Feb . 12 , at four p . m ., when Bros . F . P . Cupiss , P . M . ; Thos . Rippen , W . M . ; AV . B , Louth , and A . Bates , all of the Pelham Pillar Craft LodgeGrimsbywere proposed by

, , Bro . Hump , and seconded by the S . W . Also as a joining meinmember , Bro . M . C . Peck , sen ., Humher Craft Lodge , Hull , originally advanced in this lodge . Proposed by Bro . Thos . Walton , seconded by the AV . M . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , the lodge was closed in ancient form with solemn prayer . The usual banquet followed . The special lodge previously mentioned was held on Monday , February 12 th , at four

p . m ., pursuant to summons . Present : —Bros . M . C . Peck , AV . M , ; J . M . Scheriing , S . AV . ; George Hardy , J . W , ; AV . Reynolds , Sec ; J . Linwood , M . O . ; W . Eawsou , J . as J . O . ; C . P . Gibson , as J . D . ; W . R , Brown , J . D . ; R . J . Vivian , J . G . ; J . Faulleui and XV . Johnson , Tvlers ; Thomas AValton , P . M . ; H . Heitmaun , G . Wilkinson , J . Hump , C . Gribble , H . Haigh , C . Rasmussen , SRHensenVisitor—BroScott 153 Dublin . The lodge

. . . . , , having been opened in ancient form , the ballot box was prepared for Bros . F . P . Cupiss , XV . B . Louth , Thomas Rippen , A . Bates , and M . C . Peek , juu ., all of whom were unanimously accepted . The four first-mentioned brethren and Bro . Whalley being present , were , then admitted and advanced to this honourable degree by the W . M ., the J . W . giving the working tools and and charge . One brother was then proposed for ballot at the

next meeting , and hearty good wishes having been expressed , the lodge was closed in ancient form with solemn prayer . This lodge is now in a very properous condition . Founded iu 1782 , before there was any Grand Lodge of the Order , it from time to

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ON THE PROBABLE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY. Article 1
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES. Article 3
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 5
THE PEN-AND-INK SKETCHES OF ONE FANG. Article 5
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 6
CHARITY STEWARDS. Article 6
THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES. Article 8
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 9
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METROPOLITAN. Article 10
PROVINCIAL. Article 10
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 12
ROYAL ARCH. Article 13
MARK MASONRY. Article 13
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 14
REVIEWS. Article 14
ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION. Article 17
MEETINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 24th, 1866. Article 17
THE WEEK. Article 17
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . PASJIUEE CUAPTEK ( 720 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at theTiOughbovough Hotel , Brixton , on Mouday last , under the presidency of the following three principals : —Comps . Read , Z . ; Stevens , H . ; aud Nunn , J . After the confirmation of minutes , and other routine business , the following brethren were exalted to the R . A . degree , viz .: —Bros . Gates and Taylor , of Lodge 720 , and Bros . Poynter , Baster , and Harvey , of Lodge

902 . This being the night for the election of officers for the ensuing year , the following was declared in each ¦ Ease to be the unanimous result : —Comps . jStevens , Z . ; " Nunn , H . ; Thomas , J . ; Hodges , Principal Soj . ; Shaw , Scribe E . ; AVorthington , Scribe N . ; Bradley , Janitor . Several propositions for exaltation in May were received , and the companions subsequently adjourned to the banqueting table , when the usual Royal Arch toasts were proposed , aud a very agreeable evening spent .

BERKS AND BUCKS . LlNSLADE . —St . Bamalas Oliapter ( No . 948 ) . —The second meeting of this chapter took place on the 8 th inst . under the presidency of Comps . J . M . Shugur , M . E . Z . ; Horwood , H . ; and ' Dr . Lovoll , J . Also present , Comps . Walter Lean , Scribe E . ; Fred . Gotto , Scribe N ., Henry Pettit , Treas . ; Arthur Wbyley and A . Parkes , A . S . ; and G . B . Ritchies . The business consisted in the exaltation of Bro . James Pettit , of

the St . Barnabas Lodge , the ceremony being performed by the M . E . Z . The duties of P . S . were undertaken by Coinp . AVm . Watson , P . Z . 25 , who kindly come from town to assist . It is needless to say they were performed in a faultless manner . Four candidates were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting , a fact which augurs well for the prosperity of this chapter , Comp . Thomas , of Berkampstcad , acted as Janitor , the chapter being at present without a serving companion of its own , though a dispensation has been granted to a brother for this purpose . After the closing of tho chapter the companions sat down to banquet , and separated at ten o'clock , after spending a happy meeting .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER— Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 279 ) . —This chapter , which is formally attached to St . John ' s Lodge , Leicester , but in which the members of both the local lodges unite in working " ¦ with that love and harmony which should ever characterise Freemasons , " held its quarterly meeting at the Freemason' Hall on Thursday , the 8 th inst . There were present Comps . BrewinM . E . Z ; GoodyerH . ; H . Holl ( P . G . H . and

, , y Tr . ) , as J . ; Pettifer , P . Z ., as P . S . ; Spencer , E . ; Ride , as N . ; Rev . ; J . Spittal , W . Boulton , C . Stvetton , H . P . Green . Visitors—Comps . Klein , P . Z . 21 , and Page , 4-7 . The chapter having been opened in solemn form , and the minutes of the last quarterly convocation having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bros . David Challis and Luke Turner , of the John of Gaunt Lod ( No . 523 ) who were dulelected

ge , y , and then exalted in admirable st yle by the M . E . Z ., together with the Rev . Bro . AVoodcock , W . M . of St . John's Lodge , who had been elected at the last meeting . The duties of P . S . were , in the absence of Comp . H . J . Davies , most efficiently discharged hy Comp . Pettifer , P . Z . The historical and mystical lectures were delivered by the M . E . Z ., and the symbolical lecture by Comp . Kelly . This being the period for the election of officers

, Comp . Kelly , after warmly eulogising the very efficient and admirable manner in which Comp . Brewin had performed his onerous duties as M . E . Z ., suggested that he should be requested to retain oflice for tho ensuing year . The ballot having resulted in the unanimous re-election of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Brewin , after thanking the chapter for tho compliment paid to him , agreed to undertake the office . Comp . Goodyer was

reelected as H ., and Comp . AVeare as J . Comp . Kelly was reelected as Treas ., and the other offices were filled as follows : — Comps . Green , Scribe E . ; Rev . J . Spittal , Scribe N . ; Davis , P . S . ( re-elected ); Pettifer , P . Z ., Dir . of Cers . ; Bembridge , Janitor . The nomination of the two Assistant Sojourners , in the absence of the P . S . owing to ill-health , was postponed until the next meeting . Comp . Kelly , reported the state of the Treasurer's accounts , which showed ^ a good balance in hand , and stated that the £ 10 30 s . voted to him at the last chapter , as Steward for the Freemasons' Boys' School , had been paid to the

Royal Arch.

hanking account opened on behalf of the charity , _ and he reminded the companions that all promised subscriptions should be paid by the end of the present month , as the festival of the Charity would take place on the 14 th of the ensuing month . Bro . Joseph Barrett Jacques , of the Middle Temple , was proposed as a candidate for R . A . Masonry . The chapter was then closed in ancient form and with solemn prayer , after which the companions adjourned to refreshment , in which , to their regret , the M . E . Z . could not join , as throughout the evening he was evidently suffering from severe indisposition .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . HTTID . —Minerva Lodge of Marie Masters ( No . 12 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge on the 5 th inst ., pursuant to summons , there were present—Bros . Thos . AValtor , ( G . Insp . of AV . England ) , AV . M . ; J . N . Scherling , as S . AV . j M . C . Peck , J . AV . ; AValter Reynolds , Sec . ; W . Sawson , juu ., as M . O . ; F . Jackson , as S . O . ; J . Brook , as J . O . ; J . Liuwood , S . D . ; W . H .

Brown , as J . D . ; G . Hardy , I . G . ; B . Jacobs , P . M . ; M . Kemp , J . Hump , R : T . Vivian , ' H . M . Straker ; J . Faulkei ; and XV . Johnson , Tylers . Visitor—Bro . J . Brennan , Britannia Lodge , Sheffield . The lodge having been opened in ancient form , the minutes of the last regular and subsequent lodge on emergency were read and confirmed . The ballot box was then prepared for Bros . A . Rasmnssen , C . F . Smithson , G . Gribble , S . R .

Hcnsen , C . A . Dwyer , and C . Pool , all of whom were unanimously accepted . These brethren and Bro . Heitman being in attendance , were then admitted , and advanced to this honourable degree by the AV . M ., assisted bv Bro . R . Jacobs , P . M ., and Bro . Peck , the W . M . elect . Bro . " R . Jacobs , P . M ., then presented the W . M . elect , Bro . M . C . Peck , for installation , when the brethren below the chair retired , and he was regularly installed in his usual im

by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Thomas Walton , - pressive manner . Tho brethren were then re-admitted , and saluted the W . M . in ancient form . The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . J . N . Scheriing , S . W . ; George Hardy , J . W . ; J . F . Holden ( elected ) , Treas . ; AValter Reynolds , Sec , John Linwood , M . O . ; Francis Jackson , S . O . ; W . XV StorkJOJ'jGWWillowsReg . ; Geo . Leggotfc , S . D . ;

, .. ; .. . , AA . K . Brown , J . D . ; A . Herschull , Dir . of Cers . ; F . S . Jackson , Org . ; W . W . Batty , Steward ; R . T . Vivian , I . G . ; J . Faulkner and AV . Johnson , Tylers . The W . M . then proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Thos . AValter , P . M ., for his services during the past year , and for his kindness in installing him , which was

seconded by the S . W . and carried by acclamation . Bro . Hump then inquired if the ^ W . M . could find it convenient to hold a lodge earlier in the day , as there were several brethren from Grimsby who were desirous of taking the degree , but would like to retnrn home the same evening ; whereupon the W . M fixed Monday , Feb . 12 , at four p . m ., when Bros . F . P . Cupiss , P . M . ; Thos . Rippen , W . M . ; AV . B , Louth , and A . Bates , all of the Pelham Pillar Craft LodgeGrimsbywere proposed by

, , Bro . Hump , and seconded by the S . W . Also as a joining meinmember , Bro . M . C . Peck , sen ., Humher Craft Lodge , Hull , originally advanced in this lodge . Proposed by Bro . Thos . Walton , seconded by the AV . M . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , the lodge was closed in ancient form with solemn prayer . The usual banquet followed . The special lodge previously mentioned was held on Monday , February 12 th , at four

p . m ., pursuant to summons . Present : —Bros . M . C . Peck , AV . M , ; J . M . Scheriing , S . AV . ; George Hardy , J . W , ; AV . Reynolds , Sec ; J . Linwood , M . O . ; W . Eawsou , J . as J . O . ; C . P . Gibson , as J . D . ; W . R , Brown , J . D . ; R . J . Vivian , J . G . ; J . Faulleui and XV . Johnson , Tvlers ; Thomas AValton , P . M . ; H . Heitmaun , G . Wilkinson , J . Hump , C . Gribble , H . Haigh , C . Rasmussen , SRHensenVisitor—BroScott 153 Dublin . The lodge

. . . . , , having been opened in ancient form , the ballot box was prepared for Bros . F . P . Cupiss , XV . B . Louth , Thomas Rippen , A . Bates , and M . C . Peek , juu ., all of whom were unanimously accepted . The four first-mentioned brethren and Bro . Whalley being present , were , then admitted and advanced to this honourable degree by the W . M ., the J . W . giving the working tools and and charge . One brother was then proposed for ballot at the

next meeting , and hearty good wishes having been expressed , the lodge was closed in ancient form with solemn prayer . This lodge is now in a very properous condition . Founded iu 1782 , before there was any Grand Lodge of the Order , it from time to

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