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which exhibits a labour and zeal seldom seen , and at once commends the Grand Registrar to our fullest confidence , and entitles him to our earnest thanks . The moneys received since the 12 th of October , and paid out , are as follows : —Cash received , 382 dollars ; paid out , 227 . 05 dollars ; balance on hand , 154 . 95

dollars . Vouchers correct . All of which is respectfully submitted . H . H . HUBBARD , 1 „ .., -TT 7- A „ r Committee . WASHINGTON ATRE , J A sublime Grand Lodge of Perfection was then opened , and all the business pertaining to Lodges of

Perfection transacted . The following resolution , presented by 111 . Wm . H . Davies , 2 nd Lieut . Grand Com ., was unanimously adopted . WJiereas . — It is the earnest desire of the members of this Grand Consistory that the success already insured of the Ancient aud Accepted Scottish Rite in the State of California , shall be advanced to that degree of

prosperity to which its universality and rightful claim and powers entitle ifc ; therefore , be it Resolved—That 111 . Bro . B . H . Shaw , 33 ° , Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Grand Prior ofthe Supreme Council , be invited to visit the various bodies in this State already established , and by his counsel and

instruction lend that aid which shall increase the interest and and ardent zeal that is now manifested among them for the advancement of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite ; and that he is authorized , and is hereby reeruested , to do and perform such acts in the premises as his judgment may dictate , in the establishing of new bodies , and

to inaugurate such measures as he may deem wise and prudent in the advancement of the success already attained , in the propagation of our beloved Rite within this jurisdiction . On motion , all further business was laid over until the Grand Annual Communication of tho Grand Consistory , on the second Wednesda } ' in January next . No further business appearing , the Grand Consistory , was closed in full form .

RIGHT OJ ? VISIT . —The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , afc its late annual communication , adopted the report of a committee on the subject , from which we g ive fche following extract : — " Some diversity of practice in this particular

exists in different sections of the country , and your committee infer from the reference of the subject to them , that ib is nofc definitely settled in our own jurisdiction . The rule Avhich has most

MASONIC BANQUETS . — At this time ? , Avhen the various lodges hold their annual elections , and give their annual banquets , we are gratified to hear on al [ sides that these interesting ceremonies have been marked by true Masonic unanimity , and cordiality

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and moderation . There are no more happy communions than those held under Masonic auspices . The craft gather for refreshment and interchange of fraternal greetings . We are told that the music , the songs , add the speeches have been of a far higher tone and better style than heretofore . Music ia now being

introduced into lodge ceremonies , and its influence is most happy . It inspires the best emotions , ifc soothes and subdues the unquiet of the soul , it elevates the moral sentiments , and superinduces happiness and cordiality without alloy . Self is lost in the pure strains of melody ; and when those who are expected

to speak at these banquets feel its influence , it gives to the sentiments uttered a higher and nobler character . We state the facts on the testimony of many of the craft who have thus spoken of these festive reunions . Keijstone .

" Pomeroy ' s Democrat" announces the decease of M . W . Bro . Mor'decai Myers , a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge , and Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of New York . This not unexpected event took place at Schenectady , on the 20 th of January , of which place he had been for many years a resident , though he

never severed his connection with Washington Lodge , No . 21 , of New York . In . early life Bro . Myers served with distinction in the war of 1812 , receiving a wound when acting as captain of the Thirteenth Infantry , at the battle of Chrysler's Farm . The death of his old comrade and friend , General .

Wool , left Bro . Major Myers the only surviving officer of the regiment . His age can bo judged of Avhen we state that last fall he deposited his seventy-third animal vote .

Rt . Wor . Bro . Gouley , in an excellent article on Non-affiliation , its cause and remedy , is bothered ever the English Demits and Lodge Certificates . 'The wording is very different from the American , bufc Bro . Gouley musfcjrecolleci that both in England and this country , ^ thefsystem of dual ; ' ! membership exists ,

or rather poly-membership , as a brother under either of those jurisdictions can affiliate wifch as many lodges as are willing to receive him . —Gavel .

In the pious city of Williainsbmgh , vulgarly known as Brooklyn , B . D ., Do Witt Clinton Commandery holds its regular sessions , Last Tuesday ni g ht , at a regular meeting of ihe Commandery , at the Temple , there Avas a largo

visitation from Morton Commandery , Manhattan , iYor-Avich , and the Detroit , Michigan , Commandery Avas represented . Sir Kni g ht Albeit G . Goodall made a most admirable address afc the banquet ,