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previously taken for Bros . J . W : > y , J . Palmer , E . L . Hickey , Dr . J . A . Turner , C . H . Roberts , AV . AA ood , ancl II . W . Heazal , and proving favourable , Bro . AVay , the onl y candidate in attendance , was duly exalted to the degree of the Holy Royal Arch , the ceremony being performed in a most admirable manner not only by the Principals , but by Comps . Andrew and Baker , all of whom acquitted themselves of the duties , in such a manner as to elicit the admiration of all the companions

present . On the completion of the ceremonies , and the return of the newly-elected companions to the Chapter , the new bye-laws were read paragraph by paragraph , submitted for confirmation , and with some slight modifications they were approved . The appearance of the room , is admirably suited to the purpose , ancl the beautiful furniture of the Chapter , to which we have previously alluded , was shown to great advantage , and more than ever appreciated by the companions . There being

no further business , the Chapter was closed with solemn prayer , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , which had been provided by Mr . Smith , of the Britannia . The usual toasts followed , ancl after spending a quiet evening , the companions separated . AVe were pleased to observe that this newly-established Chapter is proceeding in the right direction , and refraining from extravagantly expending the funds on expensive banquets , a course which has , no doubt , assisted to place this young Chapter ( although possessing a most handsome suite of furniture ) completely out of debt .

SUFFOLK . IPSWICH . — Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 376 ) . — The quarterly convocation of this Chapter was held in tbe Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when the following were present : — M . E . Comp . Spencer Freeman , acting Z ., Principal P . M . E . Comps . J . Franks , Scribe E . ; G . Findley , acting J . ; S . B . King , Pitcher Mills , P . Z . Comps . F . Long , P . S . ; G . S . Golding , P .

Cornell Eraser . Visitors : C . Davy , P . Z ., acting N . ; Emra Holmes , Williams , and G . Spalding . Comp . Franks shared with Comp . King the arduous duties of 1 st Principal in performing the ceremony of exaltation of Bros . AA alter Azomberg Smith , S . AV . 376 , and P . G . D . C , and A . Christie , J . G . 376 , who were severally introduced , obligated , and entrusted as companions of the Holy Royal Arch . The symbolical lecture given by Comp . Franksanel the mystical by Comp . Kingwere

, , very ably delivered , and calculated to create a profound impression on tho minds of the candidates , and indeed on all who heard them . The following were elected officers for the ensuing year : —Comps . S . II . Wrghf , 1 st Principal ; F . B . Marriott , 2 nd Principal ; F . Long , 3 rd Principal ; — . AVarner , P . S . ; J . Franks , P . Cornell , N . The Chapter was then closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . The meeting closed in harmony .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

LANCASHIRE . MANCHESTER . — -St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 22 , S . C . ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock by R . AV . M . Bro . C . F . Matier , D . Prov . G . M . M ., assisted by Bros . AVm . AVayne , S . AA " . ; T- A . Whyatt , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . J . AV . ; TurnerProv . G . S . B . M . O . ; Rohberds

, , , , Prov . G . O . ; Pratt , Sec ; Abbey , Treas . ; John Parker , C . ; Allison , S . D ., & c . Among the visitors were : Bros . , J . Mitchell , Prov . G . J . W . ; Morris , Pill . 2 ; Hine , P . Prov . G . S . W ., East Lancashire ; Yarker , & c . The names of several candidates having been ballotled for , wore duly elected , and Bro . Thos . Entwisle , Prov . G . M . M ., was unanimously elected as honorary member . Bros . Simpson , Kitzitaff , aud Gardner , being in

attendance , were introduced ancl advanced to the degree of Mark Master by Bro . . Matier , and the lecture on the Tracing Board was most impressively given by iiro . Mitchell . The working tools were presented by Bro . AVayne , S . AV . The election for R . W . M . for the ensuing twelve months was then held , ancl resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . AA m . AVayne , S . W . and P . G . Recorder of Marks , to that high and honourable position ,

Bro . J . Gibb Smith was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Dean , P . M ., Tyler . Bros . Turner and Rome were appointed Auditors , and the installation was fixed for 13 th December . A debate then took place on the advisability of raising the entrance fees and

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subscription , and it was finally resolved , after several amendments had been proposed , that the fee of advancement should be raised to 31 s . ( 3 d ., and the subscription to 18 s . per annum . Several brethren received their certificates in open lodge , and hearty good wishes having been presented from several brethren and visitors , the lodge was closed in ancient form with solemn prayer at eight o ' clock . Alter supper , tho usual loyal and

Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured by the brethren . "The Health of the R . AV . M . elect" was proposed by Bro . Matier , D . Prov . G . M . M ., who stud he was delighted to welcome Bro . AVayne as his successor , not only from the fact that his name was the second in the warrant , but also from the intimate knowledge he had of Bro . AA ayne ' s earntestness and zeal in the cause of Freemasonry . He wished the R . AV . M . elect a prosperous and successful year of office . Bro . Wayne assured

the brethren , in reply , of his desire to do all in his power tokeep up the honourable character of tho lodge , and trusted they would lend him their valuable aid to that intent . Several charming songs were given by Bros . E . Simpson , Robberds , AVhyatt , and others , and the brethren separated shortly after ten o'clock in peace and harmony .

INDIA . LODGE SIRIUS ( NO . 90 , E . C . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th of July , when there were present : — Bros . J . Gibbs , G . M . ; H . II . Avron , P . M ., as AV . M . ; M . Crawford , as S . W . ; E . Gleave , as J . W . ; AV . Stephens , as M . O . ; M . B . Cohen , as J . O . ; J . Thomas , as Sec and Org . ; J . 0 . Weeks , asS . D . ; A . Swiftas I . G . J . W . ScagerTleralso Bros . J .

, ; , y ; P . Leith , E . T . Leith , J . Dixon , J . W . Hunter , etc . The lodge was duly opened , when the summons convening the meeting was read , and tbe minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The first business before the lodge was the installation of Bro . J . P . Leith , W . M . elect . This ceremony was performed by Bro . H . H . Avron in his usual masterly style . Bro . J . P . Leith expressed his regret that , owing to the absence of

many of those whom he intended to appoint to office , he was compelled to postpone the investiture of most of his officers . The ballot was then taken for Bros . C . Thwaites and J . Thomas as joining members , anel for Bros . F . L . Brown , T . M . Filgate , M . Balfour , C . Herring , H . E . Astley , W . F . Knnpp , P . A . R . Oldfield , AV . Gray , J . J . Winton , and A . F . Shepherd , for advancement , which proved clear . Bro . Thomas was appointed Secretary ancl invested with the collar of his office . BroSeager was

. invested as Tyler . The by-laws were next considered , when on the motion of Bro . Avron , seconded by Bro . C . A . Gumpert , it . was unanimously carried "That the by-laws as amended be adopted , printed , and distributed . " Bro . E . T . Leith proposed and Bro . A . C Gumpert seconded Bro . J . II . Hunter for joining . The lodge was closed at 8 p . m .

Masonic Journeyings.

MASONIC JOURNEYINGS .

As we commence our earthly journey each of us have > objects to puss , much to impede our progress , many obstacles to encounter ; and frequent inquiries are made relative to our designs and purposes—why we travel this or that route—all of which we must answer in a civil manner , for in giving correct and civil answers to these several interrogations we may gain useful information

that may be of great service to us in future . This is strikingly true when we commence our Masonic pilgrimage . AVe were induced by the favorable impression that we had of Masonry to ask some one whom we supposed to be a member to recommend us . We had not the slightest intimation what kind of a recommend we should have . We were in the dark as to what would be

said in our favour . We occupied somewhat the condition of a child , helpless , ignorant and innocent of what would be onr fate . No choice was offered us in the risks of the future . Our prerogative was to wait patiently for the development of events . Our Masonic journey , as we knock at the door of the Temple , symbolizes our journey of life . As our existence

commences with the bri ght rays of happy childhood , and soon introducing us to the " lovely morning of youth , accompanied with the cheering hopes of a prosperous future , so it is when admitted into the inner door of the