St. James's Union Chapter, No. 180.

ST . JAMES'S UNION CHAPTER , No . 180 .

A REGULAR convocation of this Chapter , the members of whioh are so noted for their perfect working , was held on tho 27 th nit ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-street . Comps . Farwig Z ., KeaysH ., Fletcher J ., Pillin P . Z . Treasnrer , Reed P . Z . S . E ., Her . bert 1 st Assistant , P . Z . 's Comps . Knyvett , Annett ; Comps . E . Bateman , Durrant , Hill , Wade , Snell ; H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 , and Reid 72 , visitors . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes were

confirmed . The name of a candidate for exaltation was on the agenda paper , but he was not present . The election of Principals took place j Comp . Keays was elected Z ., Fletcher H ., and Baker J . Companion Pillin was re-elected Treasurer , and Gilbert Tyler ; Comps . Wade and Bateman were appointed Auditors . Comp . Pillin proposed , Comp . Fletcher seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that a

P . Z . s jewel be presented to Companion Farwig on his retirement , for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair , and in testimony of the kind estimation in which he is held by his Companions . The Chapter was then closed , and the company sat down to a very excellent dinner , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) . The M . E Z . after the cloth had been

cleared said , this being a so-called off-night , he would dispense with some of the routine toasts , but he felt it a duty and pleasure to propose the health of the Z . elect . Companion Keays had done his duties well , and was well known and respected in the Lodges with which he was associated . He ' hoped be might have a prosperous year of office ; he was sure he would receive support

from all the Companions . Companion Keays in reply said , he had unexpectedly been called upon for a speech on this occasion ; he hoped at the next meeting to be better prepared . He would endeavour to perform the duties of the Chapter to their satisfaction Comp . Annett said he had a pleasing dnty to perform , and that was to propose health and long life to the M . E . Z ., Comp . Farwig , who was

worthy of the high position he occupied in the Chapter . He regretted the Companions did not have an Exaltee to give them an opportunity of hearing Comp . Earwig's excellent working . Comp . Farwig , in reply , thanked Comp . Annett for his kind expressions . It was a great pleasure and satisfaction to hear he had done his duty in the

chair . He thanked the Companions for their assistance . He was especially indebted to Comp . Knyvett for many kindnesses . Afc the next meeting he hoped to be able to instal his successor , who was in every way deserving of the | support of all present . Comps . Eeid and H . M . Levy responded for the Visitors . Comps . Fletcher , Dnrefc , and Pillin contributed to the harmony .

Grove Chapter , No . 410 . —This Chapter met at the Leather , head Hotel , on Saturday , the 24 th February last . There were present amongst others M . E . Comp . George Berington Foster M . E . Z . ; Comp . H . J . Dumas occupied the chair of N ., in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Charlton ; Comps . G . E . Lister J ., Clayton Litchfield P . Z ., Charles Greenwood P . Z ., & c . The minntes of previous

Convocation were read and confirmed . £ 5 5 s was voted in aid of tbe funds of the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The Companions partook of a most excellent banquet , presided over by the M . E . Z . with his usual ability . The beauty of the dinner table was greatly increased by a present of most lovely flowers sent , from Camilla Lacey , by Mrs . Wylie .

Wallington Lodge Of Instruction. No. 1892.

WALLINGTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . No . 1892 .

WHAT may be described as an extra meeting of this prosperous Lodge of Instruction was held in the Public Hall , Carshalton , on Thursday , the 1 st instant . Bro . G . Horsey P . M . 1619 and W . M . of the mother Lodge presided , and among those present were Bros . W . Pile S . W . and W . M . elect No . 1892 , Alfred Bishop J . W ., Charles Sawyer Preceptor P . M . 1619 1892 , J . W . Baldwin

S . D ., W . Harwood I . G ., Frost , Taylor , Carter , Edwards , Filmer , Davis , Nunnerley 1815 , and Haslett ; and as Visitors Bros . W . G . Gibbs P . M . 1837 , G . K . Pugh 1790 , W . H . Eansorae 1790 , Verdon 188 , and W . W . Morgan S . W . 211 . Lodge having been opened with the customary ceremonial , Bro . Horsey rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in an able and impressive manner , Bro . Frost acting as

candidate ; while the charge was given by Bro . Baldwin with unwonted fervour . Bro . Morgan having been briefly introduced to the brethren by the W . M ., rose and gave his promised lecture on tbe " Masonic Institutions , their Establishment and Development . " As the lecture is one of a series which has been published in pamphlet form , and has been delivered in other Lodges , it will suffice if we

state that Bro . Morgan was listened to throughout with rapt attention and that , on the conclusion of his address , he was most warmly congratulated by his audience , a vote of thanks to him being also most cordially passed , and gracefully acknowledged . Lodge was advanced to the second , and Brother Gibbs again won for himself the encomiums of the brethren by the admirable facility and

impressiveness with whioh he explained the tracing board of the second degree . Lodge having been resumed to the first , and closed , the brethren adjonrned to the King's Arms , and there sat down to a pleasant repast , which apart from its undoubted merits was the more enjoyable from the fact of its being of a homely and quiet character . Speeches followed the removal of the cloth , and were interspersed with some capital singing , to which Brothers Taylor

Gibbs , and Bishop contributed very successfully . The Loyal and Masonic toasts , combined , according to Brother Binckes ' s well-known prescription , having been enthusiastically honoured , that of Prosperity to the Wallington Lodge of Instruction constituted a feature in the proceedings , and was proposed by the W . M . of the evening , Bro . Horsey , Master of the Mother Lodge , who expressed himself gratified with the work of instruction as pursued node r the auspices of Bro . Preceptor Sawyer , whose namo was associated with

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the compliment so deservedly paid . Bro . Sawyer modestly noknowledged the kindly expressions of the president of the evening , and expressed a hope that the Lodge of Instruction wonld continue to be as successful as it had been dnring the brief period of its existence . Bro . Horsey ' g health was genially honoured , and Bro Morgan responded for tho Visitors , who , one and all , acknowledged the

marked courtesy and hospitality they had experienced . Nor was the W . M . elect of the mother Lodge—Bro . Pile—overlooked , and the compliment paid him was accepted in a most fraternal spirit . In fine , the meeting , though marked by an entire absence of anything like oatentation , proved to be one of the most agreeable it has been our fortune to attend , and more favourably impressed ns than if the proceedings had been attended with greater pomp and ceremony .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — Meeting at the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell S . E ., on Friday , 23 rd nlfc . Bros . Bate W . M ., Stokes S . W ., Thurston J . W ., Style S . D ., Wiltshire J . D ., Dick I . G ., Stevens Past Master and Preceptor , Poore Secretary , Terry Past Master , & c Lodge was opened and minutes

were read . For being passed to the F . C . degree , Brother James gave proofs of proficiency , and Lodge being raised to the third , the ceremony was ably rehearsed . The W . M . also gave the charge in the second degree . Lodge having been lowered , Brother Stokes was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and Lodge was duly closed .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In view of the forthcoming Quarterly meeting of Grand Lodge , on Wednesday next , 7 th inst ., when the brethren will elect a Grand Treasnrer for the ensuing year , I venture to express the hope ( which I believe is widely shared in ) that a suecessor will then be appointed to the distinguished brother who has

occupied that position for several years past . The Constitutions provide that all Grand Lodge offices shall be vacated annually ; and although it may be expedient at times to reelect , this can hardly apply to the Grand Treasurer ship , and there is no reason why one brother should hold the office in perpetuity , to the

exclusion of brethren equally worthy of preferment . Moreover , it may fairly be questioned whether the members of Grand Lodge are justified in relinquishing the trust which is vested in them of making an annual selection for this office , seeing that the evil consequences are that emulation , which is the life of Masonry , is discouraged , and an indifference engendered whioh culminates in

. Practically the Craffc has bufc this one pnrple collar afc their disposal , and the responsibility rests with them if they do nofc confer it , year by year , npon one of their fellows who is deserving of the distinction . Our ranks abound with brethren who wonld reflect honour npon fche

Office , and whose worth and services the . Craft cannot recognise m any other way than this . I am glad , therefore , to know that one of this number , who has been a member of the Order for nearly forty years , and is P . M . and Treasnrer of a well-known Lodge , and also a Vice-Patron of all our Institutions , is to be proposed as Grand Treasurer for the ensning year .

Few , I think , will disagree with the correctness of fche principle of electing a new Grand Treasurer annually . It is only because this proper course has been deviated from that ifc seems like an innovation , and to savour of invidiousness , to go back upon the Con . stitutional lines .

I feel sure , however , that our present Grand Treasurer will not for one moment entertain the thought that any personal reflection upon him is involved or intended in what is about to be done . He has had ample evidence of the high regard he is held in , and cannot possibly be insensible to the fact thafc he is a general favourite throughout the Craft .

I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , N . B . HEADON P . M . Treasnrer The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 65 Friday-street , 1 st March 1883 .

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Hearing that there is likely to be a very strong opposition to the re-election of onr esteemed Bro . Col . Creaton , to the office of Treasurer , I think it is but fair to take into consideration some of the claims he has upon the Craft in general for their support . No brother has worked so hard as he for the

Craft ; and , for the Charities , no brother has exhibited that zeal and continued perseverence in directing , and , to the best of his ability , guiding , the different Boards of Management in the way to realize the fnll intention of the subscribers , i . e ., dispensing monies to the best advantage , and bestowing the greatest benefits upon the recipients . No trouble has been too much ; no amount of time con-