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Companion Dr . Dixon , P . Z ., in the name of the chapter , presented Companion F . Walters , P . Z ., with a handsome massive gold P . Z . ' s jewel , bearing this inscription on its back , viz ., " Presented to Companion Frederick Walters , P . Z ., by the voluntary subscriptions of the members of the Mount Lebanon Chapter ( No . 73 ) , as a mark of their respect and esteem , and in recognition of his valuable services as one of the founders and their second M . E . Z . A . L . 5 S 67 April 11 th 1867 . " And

, , , , having a surplus of funds for the P . Z . ' s jewel , and knowing that Companion F . Walters , P . Z ., would in a few days time be entitled to wear the Charity jewel , and as he had represented this chapter as their Steward for the Boy's School at the last festival in March , he would also add the Charity jewel as a presentation in addition to the P . Z . 's jewel ; and , in a flowing speech , enumerated the essential services rendered by Companion

F . Walters , P . Z ., to Freemasonry in general , and this chapter in particular . Companion F . Walters , P . Z ., in a suitable reply , acknowledged these valuable presents . It was unanimously agreed to alter the meeting nights from the second to the fourth Thursday . The following companions were invested with the robes , collars , and jewels of their offices , viz ., Comps . F . Walters , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; A . D . Loewenstark , S . H . and Treasurer

( re-instated ); A . P . Leonard . P . S . ( re-instated ); T . J . Sabine , 1 st A . S . ; G . Morris , 2 nd A . S . ; J . W . Avery , D . C . ; M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . ; W . Y . Laing , Janitor . The report of the audit committee was read , which showed a balance in the Treasurer ' s hands . Two brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting , subject to the usual ballot . The chapter was duly closed . The usual good banquet followed . Visitor Comp . J . W . Halsey , H . 507 .

INSTEUCTION . JOPPA CHAPTER OP INSTRUCTION ( NO . 1 SS ) . —This chapter of instruction was opened at Comp . Isaac's , Prospect of Whitby and Liverpool Arms , 57 , Wapping Wall , Shadwell , on Wednesday , 17 th inst . There were present Comps . Brett , P . Z . as M . E . Z . ; W . Turner , H . ; Smithers , J . ; A . Turner , P . S . ; S . Lazarus , as P . Z ., N . Amongst other companions we noticed Comps . W . EumseyP . Z . ; H . F . IsaacsN . 138 ; H . Earles ,

, , 435 ; and John Gaywood . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , aud Comp . Brett , assisted by the companions , then . gave some of the lectures of the degree . We hope that this chapter will be well attended , it being opened purposely for the convenience of the Eoyal Arch degree at the east end of London .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OP INSTRUCTION . —The weekly meeting of this chapter was held at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., when the following companions were present : —Dr . T . E . Ladd , P . G . D . C ., as M . E . Z . ; H . C . Levander , M . A ., as H . ; W . Turner as J . ; E . W . Little , S . E . ; T . H . Foulger , P . S . ; J . E . Foulger , S . N .: J . Brett , President ; C . Smithers , A . Turner , T . Cubitt , H . Isaacs , I . Lazarus , and D . Woodman . The ceremony of exaltation was abl

y rehearsed , after which the explanation of the banners was given by Comp . Brett ; then the M . E . Z . illustrated the solids , and was followed by Comp . Brett with the history of the rod of Moses . Comps . Woodman , J , elect of the Britannic Chapter ( No . 33 ) , and Isaacs , of the Joppa Chapter ( No . 1 SS ) , were elected joining members .

10 EKSHIEE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCARBOROUGH — Old Globe Chapter ( No . 200 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Scarborough , on Wednesday , the 10 th instant , at seven p . m .. by Comps . James Frederick Spun-, M . E . Z . ; J . W . Woodall , II . ; W . F . Hooke , J . ; H . C . Martin , Scribe E-: Dr . Armitase , Scribe N . ; T . W . Farthing , P . S . ; Eichard H . Peacock and H . W . GarnettAssist . S . ; J . EaperJanitor ; and several other

, , companions . The chapter was opened in due form by the three Principals , after which the companions were admitted into the chapter , arid the minutes of the former meeting read and confirmed . Bro . John Inskip , a M . M ., having been balloted for , was exalted , and called to the rank held by our great and illustrious ancestors , after which the M . E . Z . gave the mystic , H . the symbolic , and J . the historical explanations in the E . A . degree , after which the chapter was closed in due form at nine

o ' clock p . m . HULL . —Minerva Chapter ( No . 250 ) . —A regular meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday evening , the ISth inst .. at which were present : —Comps . B . Jacobs , M . E . Z .: M . C . Peck ,

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M . E . H . ; W . Eeynolds , M . E . J . ; J . N- Schorling , Scribe E . ; H . Haigh , Scribe ' N . ; J . Brooke , Prin . Soj . ; G . Hardy , Sword Bearer ; W . Johnson and J . Norton , Janitors ; C . Pool , F . G . W . Willows , J . Thompson , & o . The chapter having been opened in ancient form by the principals , the companions were admitted , and the minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . The ballot-box was then prepared for Bro . A . Kasmussen . Minerva LodgeHullaud Bros . Harrison and J . E . Eudgard

, , , Witliem Lodge , Lincoln , all of whom were unanimously accepted , and , being in attendance , were admitted and exalted to this supreme degree by the M . E . Z . in his usually impressive manner , the M . E . H . giving the signs and concluding address , and the M . E . J , the explanation of the form and symbols of the chapter . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , the chapter was closed at half-past nine o'clock , and the companions adjourned to the banquet-hall for refreshment .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

NOBTHUMBEBLAND . NEVTCASTLE-ON-TTNE . — Royal Kent Encampment . — The annual conclave of this encampment was held in the Masonic Hall , Newgate-street , on Good Friday . In the absence of the E . C , it was presided over by P . E . C . H . Hotham . Amongst the Sir Knights who appeared under arms were Sir Knts . William Punshon , D . Prov . G . Commander and G . M . of the Grand

¦ Cross ; C . J . Banister , P . E . C , 2 nd Grand Captain of England ; H . G . Ludwig , P . E . C . ; F . P . Jonn , P . E . C . Sir Knt . Jens Jenseu was installed into the chair by Sir Knt . C . J- Banister , P . E . C , & c . The following officers were appointed and invested , viz .: Sir Knts . E . Shotton , P . E . C ; W . Punshon , Prior ; W . Dalziel , Sub-Prior ; C . J . Banister , Chancellor ; H . Hotham , Treas . and Almoner ; K . J . Banning , M . D ., 1 st Capt . ; W .

Foulsharn , 2 nd Capt . ; J . H . Thompson , Eeg . ; W . G . Laws , Expert ; A . . Clapham , Capt . of Lines ; G . Frolick , Standard Bearer ; W . Brignall , jun ., 1 st Herald ; J . Straker Wilson , 2 nd Herald ; J . S . Trotter , Equerry .

INDIA . BoilBAr . —Ascalon Encampment . —A meeting of this encampment was held on Monday , the 12 th February . Present : — Sir Knts . W . Peters , E . G . ; B . Mathews , Prelate ; A . Smith , 2 nd Capt . ; H . C . Walshe , Chamberlain ; E . Morgan , Chancellor and Eeg . ; W . A . M . Barnard , Hospitaller ; W . Wellis , Treas . ; G . W . Garland , Expert ; W . E . Waite , 1 st Standard Bearer ; E .

Schnepel , Captain of Lines ; W . T . Oias , Herald ; G . W . Garland , Equerry . The encampment was opened m ample form with prayer , and the summons convening the meeting read . The muster-roll was called by the Past E . C , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The Past E . C . then stated that as Sir Knt . Peters had been installed at a regular meeting of Mount Zion Encampment , at Bombay , on the 1 st February , by a dispensation from the Provincial Grand Commander of

Knights Templar for Western India , it was only necessary now for him to be inducted into the chair of the Ascalon Encampment as E . C . for the ensuing year . The Past E . C . then placed Sir Knt . W . Peters in the chair , when all the Sir Knts . present paid due honours to him . The E-C then installed his office-bearers , viz .: —Sir Knts . Mathew , Prelate ; Hobsou , 1 st Capt . ; Smith , 2 nd Capt . ; Walshe , Chamberlain ; Morgan , Chancellor and Beg . ; BarnardHospitaller ; GarlandExpert ; Waite 1 st Standard

, , , Bearer ; Gabler , 2 nd Standard Bearer ; Schnepel , Capt . of Lines ; Burn , 1 st Herald ; Cias , 2 nd Herald ; Prescott , Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Fryer , Equerry . Sir Knt . Wellis was unanimously elected Treasurer and Steward . There being no further business before the encampment , it was closed with prayer , and the Sir Knts . retired to the banquet hall , and partook of the bread of plenty and cup of cheerfulness .

Books Received.

BOOKS RECEIVED .

Lowe's Handbook to tlie ^ Charities of London . London Sampson Low , Son , and Marston . Masonic Calendar for the District of Madras for 1 S 67-Madras : Caleb Foster .