number of members of Chapters which made no returns, as reported at the previous Convocation, was 182, making a total of 2033. The number of Exaltations returned was 226; Admissions, 49; Dimissions, 65; Deaths, 14; Suspensions, 24; Expulsions, 7. Receipts for Dispensations, fees, and dues, $1154.

The Annual Convocation of the Grand Council is held in Springfield, on the last Thursday in September. It has 10 subordinate Councils under its jurisdiction. At the Annual Convocation, in 5860, five subordinate Councils made returns, as follows: Number of Members, 174; Promotions, 47; Admitted, 2; Died, 2; Dimitted, 5. Dues paid, $90 50.

The Grand Commandery of Illinois holds its Annual Conclave on the fourth Tuesday in October. It has 9 Commanderies under its jurisdiction, 2 of which are under dispensation. The returns of 8 of the subordinate Commanderies, in October, 1859, gave a total of 310 members.

Anderson, C. G., Tinsmith. Astoria, 100.

Boyd, John, Merchant. S. W., Astoria, 100.

Cummings, S. P., Merchant. Astoria, 100; Stapleton chap., 9; Rushville coun., 6.

Garing, C. M., Merchant. Astoria, 100.

Gilliland, John A., Tanner. Astoria, 100; Lusk chap., 20.

Hart, Z. E., Farmer. Astoria, 100.

Hopkins, G. V., Physician and Farmer. Astoria, 100; Stapleton chap., 9.

Howell, Nelson, Carpenter. Astoria, 100.

Kerns, William, Merchant. Astoria, 100.

Leak, B. F., Cooper. Astoria, 100.

Montgomery, Rev. Eli, Methodist Minister. Astoria, 100; Lusk chap., 20. Ogle, Jehu, Farmer. Astoria, 100.

Shrier, David, Tailor. J. D., Astoria, 100.

Smith, James H., Merchant. Astoria, 100.

Alshuler, Charles, Merchant. Terre Haute, 19.

Barrell, James, Post Office Clerk. Garden City, 141.

Benscheid, R., File Cutter. Garden City, 141.

Haneman, A. C. B., Book-keeper. Garden City, 141.

Nietschman, B., Collector. Germania, 182.

Oertel, Albert G., Exchange and Collection Office. Garden City, 141.

Scriven Charles H., Advertising Agent, No 63 Dearborn Street. Wabansia, 160.

Staring, Henry, Superintendent Freight Depot, C. B. and Q. R. R. Garden City, 141.

DE KALB.

Burt, Stephen D., Painter. S. D., De Kalb, 144.

Butts, Jesse D., Dealer in Lumber and Produce. S. W., De Kalb, 144.
Coolege, John, Merchant. De Kalb, 144.

Earl, William D., Blacksmith and Farmer. De Kalb, 144.

Fox, Pliny L., Lawyer. De Kalb, 144.

Gilbert, Eli B., Justice of Peace, Joiner and Carpenter. De Kalb, 144.
Goodell, John M., Produce Dealer. Treasurer, De Kalb, 144.

Hopkins, Franklin, Produce Dealer. De Kalb, 144.

Hyslop, Stephen R., Physician. De Kalb, 144.

Johnson, U. C., Lawyer. Warren, 240, Pa.

Kendall, Charles, Grocer. De Kalb, 144.

Nichols, Israel, Dealer in Furnishing Goods, Lumber, Produce, etc. De Kalb, 144.

Pierce, Bester, Farmer. De Kalb, 144; Randolph chap., 5; Randolph coun., R. and S. Masters, 5, Vt.

Stevens, Horace M., Produce Dealer. De Kalb, 144.

Wetmore, Titus C., Justice of Peace and Law Broker. P. M., De Kalb, 144; Apollo chap., 44, N. Y.; Apollo encpt., 15. Wright, Francis G., Physician. De Kalb, 144.

GILLESPIE.

Berning, Charles F., Blacksmith. Gillespie, 214.

HOMER.

Kelley, J. W., Merchant. Sec'y Homer, 199.

Kirkley, B., Merchant. Clark, 101, Ohio.

Thomas, Jno. B., Attorney at Law. Homer, 199; P. S., Urbana, chap., 50.

NAUVOO.

Cohn, Morris, Merchant. Lima, 135.

Crenshaw, Theophilus, Blacksmith and Hotel-keeper. Lima, 135.

Green, Wolf. De Kalb, 144.

Harsh, Christian, Tobacconist. Reclamation, 54.

Loheide, Frederick Wilhelm, Merchant. W. M., Reclamation, 54.

Ritter, Alexander, Merchant. Edwardsville, 99.

VANDALIA.

Martin, William. Temperance, 16; Macon chap., 21; Chartered member of Beaumanoir com.,

9.

VERMONT.

Alexander, William, Wheelwright. Vermont, 116.

Anderson, Robert, Tanner. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.

Vermont, 116.
Vermont, 116.

Vermont, 116; Lusk chap, 20.
Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Physician. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Vermont, 116; Lusk, chap., 20.

Arnold, Joseph M., Farmer.
Bates, David, Carpenter.
Branson, Thomas R., Clerk.
Carnahan, Jesse, Carpenter.
Cleavinger, Dr. Lorenzo D.,
Cox, Caleb B., Merchant.
Craig, John A., Farmer.
Dilworth, Robert, Druggist. Vermont, 116; Lusk, chap., 20.
Driesbach, Jones, Farmer. Vermont, 116; Scribe, Lusk chap., 20.
Durell, William M., Lumber Merchant. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Frisbie, Agur G., Justice of Peace. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Gardner, Ephraim C., Physician. Vermont, 116.

Glore, Christopher C., Brickmaker. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.

Harland, John, Farmer. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.

Hartford, James, Miller. Vermont, 116.

Jacob, Harrison S., Chairmaker. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20; Rushville coun., 4; R. and S. Master.

Kirkbride, Andrew B., Miller. Vermont, 116.

Kirkbride, David, Hotel-keeper. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.

Kirkbride, Eleazer, Miller. Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.

Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.

Steward, Vermont, 116.
Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Vermont, 116; Lusk chap., 20.
Vermont, 116; Steward, Lusk chap., 20.
Vermont, 116.

Kelly, James W., Merchant.
Moore, Edward T., Carpenter.
Ross, Harvey L., Merchant.
Seaborn, Johnston, Farmer.
Sidwell, Thomas E., Clerk.
Stapleford, Edward, Merchant.
Vail, J. C., General Book Agent.
Wright, William B., Farmer. Vermont, 116.

Keith, Robert, Keithsburg. Robert Burns, 113; Illinois chap., 17; Illinois coun., 1; Apollo com., 1.

Macalister, Daniel, Engineer and Machinist, Galena. Brearley, 2, N. J.; Columbia Mark, 91, Pa.

Graham, R. H., Attorney at Law, Editor and Publisher Moline Independent, Moline. Union, 45, Lima, N. Y.

Van Dyke, J. J., Ashley Station, Illinois Central Railroad.

Keown, Larkin C., Book-keeper, Alhambra. Franklin, 25.

Williams, Thomas, Carpenter, Bloomington. Bloomington, 43.

Price, Franklin, Mayor, Land Agent, Notary Public, etc., Bloomington. Bloomington, 43.