Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

EBURY LODGE ( No . 1348 ) . —The first annual supper of this lodge of instruction vvas given on Thursday , the 9 th in > t ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Streatham Common , when there were present Bros . | ames Terry , P . M ., Sec . of the R . M . B . I ., as W . M . •Fowles , W . M . ' 1348 , ss S . W . ; Spicer , J . W . ; James , Ingram , Bevan , Atkins , Wotton , Warren , and manv other ' s .

Lodge vvas duly opened in the Three Degrees . Bro . Terry rehearsed the ceremony of consecration and installation in his usual masterly manner . Several new members vvere elected , and tlie lodge vvas closed . The brethren then adjourned to supper . About 23 sat down to a repast provided hy Bro . Janes , the host of the hotel . The usual

toasts were given . HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , W . M . ; N . Spyer , 194 , S . W . ; O . Battlev , 2246 , J . W . ; Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Read . P . M . 511 . Treas . ; ] . R . Allman , I . P . M . 142 ; , acting Sec ; C . J . Wetzlar , I . W . 141 , S . D . ; * J . Corry , 2 oJ , J . D . ; T . A . Parker , 115 , I . G . ; Woodman , 1425 ,

Stwd . ; Wood , P . M . 1042 ; Hatton , 1642 ; Major terns ; Jackman , 1425 ; Matthews , S . W . 2029 ; and Gosling , S . D . 1326 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jackman being candidate . The W . M . gave the charge in a very able manner , likewise the lecture on the tracing board . Bro , Spver was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . Petch , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . ; C . Hiller , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; A . Giddings , S . D . ; H . Hunt , J . D . , * C . G . Gray , I . G . ; C . Weber , W . G . Hiller , R . Loomef ' , J . E . Sheffield , and J . M . Scarlett . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . W . G . Hiller as candidate . Bro . Weber answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Weber candidate . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair for a short time in favour of Bro . Scarlett , W . M . elect i ; nq vvho

invested oflicers . Bro . W . G . Hiller vvas unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . A . Wolter vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . Bro . John Petch , Treas ., W . M ., vvas unanimously elected an honorary member as a mark of appreciation of the valuable services he has rendered to the lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 9 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; J . Rowe , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Prectptor ; * G . Reynolds , Trea-. and Sec ; E . l . D . Rymer , S . D . ; J . D . Graham , l . D . ; G . Stacev , Org . ; W . Barringer , I . G . ; " r . ] ** .. Weeks , Tyler ; S . Moss , C . Mitchell , F . Buxton , S . Litchenfeld , W . Hancock . A . Clark , G . H . Reynolds , John Skinner , John S .

Cator , W . Higgins , and T . C . Seary . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . T . C . Seary having oll ' ered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . W . Brindley , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The lodge vvas opened in thc Second Degree . Bro . W . Brindley worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . The Iodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . S . Litchenfeld

offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , vvas duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the / Tirst Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . C . Mitchell , S . W . 586 * . was unanimously elected a joining member of the lodge . On rising for the second time , Bro . James Rowe vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the

third time , nothing further offering forthe good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed . STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —At the weekly meeting , held at the Victoria Hotel , Farringdon-road , E . C , on " fuesd-iy , the 14 th inst ,, Bro . H . Baldwin , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., occupied the chair as W . M .,- C . Fruen , S . W . ; C . Linsey , J . W . ; Edward Pettit , W . M . 1632 , acting as I . G . ; C . Stuart-Barker , P . M ., Sec . ; Maurice Spiegel , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; and others . The ist Section of the Third Lecture vvas worked by thc

Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of raising vvas very aby performed by Bro . Baldwin , Bro . Barker giving the traditional history . Bro . Charles Fruen , S . W ., vvas duly elected W . M for the 4 th of June , Tuesday next , the 21 st inst ., being at , the disposal of the VV . M . and officers of the mother lodge . The 28 th inst . being the last meeting this month , the usual smoking concert vvill be held at the close of the lodge . The joining fee is but one shilling , and all brethren are cordially invited to attend , and will receive a hearty welcome .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1643 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at tne Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . Present : Bros . G . Davis , W . M . ; O . W . Battley , S . VV .: C . | . Bye . ] . W . ; W . J . Mason , Sec . •J . C . Conway , S . D . ; J . Bartlett , J . D . ' ; J . Powell , I . G . ; E . Roger ' s , P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; ' C . Robinson , E . T . Notcutt , H . Guntrip , and VV . J . Millington . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremnnv of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . VV . J . Millington being candidate . The charge to the initiate was given bv the W . M ., Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor . Bros . VV . J . Millington and E . T . Notcutt answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture vvere worked by the VV . M ., Bro . G . Davis , assisted by the brethren . Bro . W . J . Millington , 224 ( 1 , vvas electeJ a joining member . Bro . O . VV . Battley , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . forthe next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , tiie 9 th inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Present : Bros . Brewer , W . M . ; Marshall , S . W . ; C . VV . C . Webb , J . VV . ; Hobbs , Preceptor ; Mapleton , Sec . ; Hall , S . D . s De Paiva , J . D . ; Godfrey , I . G . ; Burne , and Leaver . Bro . Wood was a visitor . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Leaver acting as candidate . The

lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Burne acting as candidal e . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Marshall , S . VV ., was elected W . M . forthe next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Marshall gave notice that the work would be the c remony of passing and the explanation of the tracing board . The W . M . rose for the second time and Bro . Wood was elected a member of the lodge . The VV . IVl rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Dresden , W . M . ; Turner , S . W . ; Wiggins , J . W . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Keene , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Sidders , I . G . ; Belts , Boyce , and Payers . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehtarsed , Bro . Betts being candidate . Bro . Boyce answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . Fayers vvas entrusted , and the lodge vvas c pened in the Second Degree , and thc ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Keene vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation , The lodge was then closed .

Instruction.

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . John Davies , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV . ; "J . Sims , P . M ., J . VV . ; " J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor : ' VV . Payers , S . D . ; and T . Jobson , I . G . The lodge was opened in the several Degrees , and many Sections of the Lectures were worketl under the guidance of the Preceptor and the W . M . The lodge vvas closed in the Third and Second Degrees . 13 ro . F . Craggs vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhavvk . road , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Cotton , VV . M . ; Cox , S . W . ; Jennings , J . VV . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; Austin " , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Whittell , S . D . j Love , J . D . ; Cavers , I . G . ; Allman , P . M . ; losey , P . M . ; Craggs , Walker , Woodard , Klien , Arnott , Higginson , and C . Rawley Cross , VV . M . of the mother lodge . liro . Jobson vvas a visitor .

The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas called olf' and on . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Jobson , 834 , vvas elected a joining member of the lodge . Bro . Cox vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting * . A hearty vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to tlie W . M ., Bro . Cotton , for his excellent working in the chair for the first time in any lodge of instruction . The lotlge vvas then closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Poole , W . M . ; Folkard , S . W . ; Mitchell , J . VV . ; Westley , Preceptor ; ( . Andrews , Sec ; Harvey , S . D . ; Beaven , J . D . ; Ellson , I . G . ; Cochrane , Partridge , F . Hill , H . Mitchell , J . Wright , Smith , Russell , Windsor , Evans , Livett , Donaldson , Spencer , Langdon , King , Beardmore , Coe , and Weeks , Tyler .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the Secretary , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Donaldson answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Donaldson duly passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the First Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The

lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M , rose for the first time . Bro . H . Mitchell vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Mitchell returned thanks , and dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Folkard , S . W ., vvas elected VV . M . forthe ensuing week . Bro . Folkard , returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and a ballot was taken for ^ jjs ., surplus funds of the lodge , to be allocated to a life subscription to one of the Charities . The ballot was in favour of Bro . Russell . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

CROYDON . —EAST SURREY LODOE or CONCORD ( NO . 4 63 ) . — The last meeting of the above lodge for this session took p ace on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , before adjourning until September next . Present : Bros . Burn , VV . M . ; Ransom , S . VV . ; Hooper , J . VV . ; H . M . Hobbs , Preceptor ; Stteeter , Ireas . ; Hawes , Sec . ; Lambert , S . D . ; Fenn , J . D . ; Edridge , I . G . ; Bye , Harley , Dyvall , Lloyd , Symmons , Vickers , Dr . Nicnolis , Budd , Ridpath , Kilvington' Down , Buckley , A . Smith , and others .

Ihe lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bye being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro * . Ransom vvas elected W . M . for the meeting to he held on the 3 rd September . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Ridpath , P . M . 2096 , W . M . 1790 , Prov . G . Stwd ., rose , and claimed the indulgence of the brethren for a few minutes as he had a pleasing duty to perform . Some time ago it vvas suggested that a recognition of something more than the usual

vote of thanks should be accorded to Bro . Hobbs , Prov . J . G . W ., for his able services as Preceptor , and a small Committee was formed , vvith Bro . Kilvington as Secretary and himself ( Bro . Ridpath ) as Treasurer , to carry out this suggestion . He then introduced Bro . J . S . Streeter , P . M . 4 63 , P . P . G . R ., who rose , and said that the object of his rising was to second and endorse everything which had fallen from Bro . Ridpath , and that , although this lodge vvas called No . 463 , many members of other lodges took

advantage of it to learn Iheir duties , and that when bru . Hobbs undertook the office of P . eceptor he had no easy task before him , knowing full well how much time he must devote to the work . They all knew how well and how ably Bro . Hobbs had done the work in all limes and in all weathers ; his attendance had been constant—all must appieciate that—and the time arm trouble Bro Hobns has given to his duties have been recognised by the D . P . G . M . in charge of the province . Bro . Streeter , continuing , said Hobbs had

Bro . done his duty his duty in a most unflinching manner , and conferred great and lasting benefits on Masons . He had made the lodge of instruction a most popular institution , and created Masons ot a high order , and the good he had done was incalculable . They appreciated the hearty good vvill vvith vvhich he had acted as Preceptor . Might he live long , and continue to act in that capacity . Bro . Streeter , in concluding , said he had great pleasure in asking him to accept a gold pencil-case , and also

a vellum , and he called upon Bro . Kilvington to read tlie inscription . Bro . Kilvington then read the inscription on the vellum ( illuminated ai . d engrossed by Bro . George Kenning ) : * ' Presented to Bro . H . M . Hobbs , P . G . J . W . Surrey , by the brethren of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 4 63 , Lodge of Instruction , together with a gold pencil-case , as a token of their esteem , and in recognition of the great ability and assiduous attention displayed by him for several years past in his capacity as Preceptor to the

lodge . At the same time they tender him their cordial wishes fcr his prosperity and welfare ; and further , trust that he may continue for many jears to come to hold that ollice , which he has hitherto filled vvith snch credit to himself and advantage to those who have attended the meetings of the lodge . " The names of all the subscribing members were engrossed on the vellum , headed by Bro . Fred . VVest , D . P . G . M . in charge of the province . A letter was read from Bro . West , regretting his absence . Bro . Hobbsin

ac-, cepting the testimonial , said that the vvork was initiated in his absence , and ic showed that when their Preceptor vvas away they did not confine their attention to Masonic work . Sometimes , when a Preceptor relinquished office a similar presentation vvas made , but he hoped , in that case , they did not mean it as " Goodby , " for he felt he had yet some years of work before him , and he should esteem it an honoar and a privilege to officiate there as Preceptor , and he trusted he might have health and strength to

perform the dnties . If anything could add to the pleasure he felt in accepting those marks of their esteem , it would be in the fact that Bros . Streeter , Ridpath , and Kilvington vvere so intimately connected with the matter . Bro . Hobbs , continuing , said Bro , Streeter vvas quite right when he said that his vvork had been noticed in high quarters . He vvas some time ago appointed P . | . G . D ., and last year the D . P . G . M ., in appointing him P . J . G . W ., commented on his duties there . He accepted their gifts / and felt

sure they would remind him of many happy hours spent amongst them . The attendance had been very numerous dining the session , and it mnst be deeply gratifying to the Secretary , Brp . Fox Hawes , to see that the care he gave to his work vvas so much appreciated . He noticed that nearly all those whose names appeared on the vellum were either Past Masters or officers of their respective

lodges . Bro . Hobbs ' remarks were much applauded . Bro . Edridge proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Streeter—seconded by Bro . Fenn , VV . M . 338 , and carried . Bro . Streeter brielly acknowledged the compliment , and a vote of thanks vvas parsed to the Testimonial Committee . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .

A meeting was afterwards held of the subscribers to the Old England Masonic Benevolent Fund . There vvere two ballots for Life Governorships drawn , vvhich were in favour of Bros . Edridge and Fox Hawes .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

FIDELITY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 3 rd inst . Among those present vvere Comps . [ Heming , M . E . Z . ; Pearce , P . Z ., acting H . ; VV '" Collins , J . ; Weeks , P . Z ., Treas . ; Lieut . W . William * S . E . ; Birch , S . N . ; Radcliff , P . S . ; Stevens and Lar '

colm , Assts . ; Kinsey , D . C ; Capt . T . C . Walls , Pp G . P . Soj . Middx . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br ! Surrey ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot vvas taken on behalf of Bro . Samuel Osborn , F . R . C . S ., 1635 , and , it proving to be unanimous , he vvas most impressively exalted . The

M . E . Z . is to be congratulated upon the admirable manner in vvhich he conducted the whole ceremony . Comp . Birch made the chapter a handsome and interesting present being a highly-finished and framed photograph of " The Procession of Scald-Masons , " taken from a rare print of George the H . ' s time . The gift was received vvith acclama . tion , and a vote of thanks vvas ordered to be recorded on

the minutes to Comp . Birch . Communications from Comps . Amos , P . Z . ; Graves , P . Z . ; C . Greenwood , H . ; and others were read . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the M . E . Z . eloquentl y proposed the numerous toasts , vvhich vvere duly honoured by the companions .

JOHN HERVEY CHAPTER ( No . 1260 ) .-A meeting was held at the Holborn Restaurant on the Sth inst ., when there vvere present Comps . Jabez Hogg , Treas ., as M . E . Z . ; D . Glass , H . ; H . Frost , J . ; Latreille , acting S . E . ; J . C . Franks , S . N . ; Rev . R . C . Lewis , Chap . ; Reep , A . S . ; Hill , P . Z . ; Carter , P . Z . ; Halsey , P . Z . ; and Dangerfield .

The chapter being opened , Comp . Jabez Hogg , P . Z ., acting as Z ., alluded in feeling terms to the death of Comp . F . G . Baker , P . Z ., S . E ., when it vvas proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously— "That this chapter have heard with deep regret of the death of Comp . F . G . Baker , and desire to express their sincere sympathy and condolence to his family in their bereavement . "' The election of officers

forthe ensuing year vvas then proceeded vvith , and resulted as follows : Comps . Glass , Z . ; Frost , H . ; Franks , J . ; Jabez Hogg , Treas . ; O . Latreille , S . E . ; F . Tayler , S . N . ; J . Heaton , P . S . ; Reep , ist A . S . ; Dangerfield , and A . S . ; and Whiting , Janitor . Comps . Dangerfield and Godwin vvere elected Auditors . A P . Z . ' s jewel vvas voted to Comp . Salmon on the completion of his year of office .

Comp . Hill , P . Z , addressing Comp . Jabez Hogg , said it vvas a source of great gratification to the chapter that Grand Chapter had selected Comp . Jabez Hogg to be a Grand Officer , and the companions nad taken tnat opportunity of making a small tribute of their esteem for his valuable services as Tieasurer by presenting him vvith his Grand Chapter regalia , vvhich had been subscribed for

amongst the companions . He hoped he vvould be spared many years to wear it . Comp . Hogg replied , and said he felt very much the kindness the companions had shown in presenting him vvith that tribute of their esteem . It was very gratifying to him to find such a kindly spirit prevailing amongst the

companions , and he always looked forward vvith pleasure to the meetings of the chapter . The piesent they had given him vvould be much prized , and he hoped that for many years he might be associated vvith the companions of the chapter . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet , a very enjoyable evening being spent .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) - —This prosperous chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 29 th ult . Among those present were Comps . J . Young , M . E . Z ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . Z ., P . G . O ., acting H . ( Hon Member ); T . Simpson , J . ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., Middx ., S . E ., acting P . S . ; Webber , S . N . ; G . Herbert , P . S . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., ist A . S . ;

Lane , acting Org ., and others . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ballot having beeen taken for Bro . Herbert , 1 745 , he vvas impressively exalted by the M . E . Z . The following elections then took place : Comps . J . Lister , M . E . Z . ; T . Simpson , H . ; G . Herbert , f . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , Treas . ; Webber ,

S . N . ; N . Prower , P . S . ; Lane , ist A . S . ; Dr . Lott , Org . ; and Mallett , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel vvas voted to the M . E . Z . The resignation of Comp . W . Malthouse , C . C , vvas received vvith regret . Apologies for unavoidable absence vvere received from Comps , H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; J . Lister , H . j and J

Strugnell , P . Z . The chapter vvas then duly closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . The toasts vvere few , but an excellent programme of instrumental and vocal music was gone through , under the direction of Comp . Dr . Lott , and Comp . Lane .

SALFORD . —Starkie Chapter ( No . 935 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , Adelphi-street , on Thursday , the gth instant . There vvere present Comps . Evan Williams , Z . ; Charles Turner , H . ; F . Armstrong , J . ; VV . Dumville , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; Thomas Southern , P . Z .. Treasurer ;

F . W . Lean , S . E . ; VV . H . Malkin , P . S . ; Grice , ist A . S . , * VV . Craig Royle , 2 nd A . S . ; and several others . The visitors included Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . D . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . H . ; Col . J . L . Aspland , P . P . G . Reg . j Arthur H . Jefferis , P . P . G . Asst . Soj . ; N . Dunville , P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . Blakie , P . A . G . D . C . ; E . W . Irving , H . elect 152 ; and others .

After the chapter had been opened and the ordinary routine business disposed of , Comp . Sillitoe , at the request of the M . E . Z . assumed the First Principal ' s chair , and exalted Bro . John Ramsbottom , P . M . 325 , to the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch Masonary and afterwards delivered the Historical Symbolic and mystical Lectures in his well known faultless manner . The musical portion of the ceremony vvas under the direction of Comp . W . Dumvill . who presided at the Harmonium , and as there vvere so many able vocalists present the effect was most pleasing , and could nos