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TRUTH CHAPTER , No . 1458 . A MEETING was held at the Mosley Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , . : * 2 nd ult . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Brother William Mosley P . M . Albert Victor Lodge , No . 1773 , who was afterwards exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by Companion George T . Lenard Z ., in his usual careful manner .

At tho festive board which succeeded , Loyal and Arch toasts were honoured , the musical portion being furnished by Comps . Herbert G . Ward H ., Thos . Threlfall P . S ., Nelson Stokes 1 st A . S ., and John J . Dean 2 nd A . S . Others present were Comps . W . "Richardson S . N ., T . H . Hall P . Z . Treas ., Geo . P . Critchley . Visitors : Comps . John Williams P . Z . 935 P . P . G . S . B ., and H . G . Walker S . E . 581 .

LULUNGSTONE CHAPTER , No . 1837 . ONE of the most convenient , yet unostentatious , little Masonic temples that we have had the pleasure to visit is situated at Wilmington , a suburb of Dartford , Kent , and it was to this place that several Companions of the district wended their way on Tuesday , to take part in the quarterly convocation of the Lullingstone Chapter . At the request of the M . E . Z . Comp . J . G . Turner , the Principals' Chairs were occupied by Comps . H . Forss ,

Orlton Cooper and W . Hawker , as Z ., H . and J . respectively . The first business was the installation of the H . and J .-elect , and therefore , before the admission of the Companions , a Board of Installed Principals was formed , when Comps . William Hawker and A . J . Bngley were duly inducted to their seats in the Chapter . The Companions were then admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed .

The ballot was then taken on behalf of Bros . George Chomlet Realff , of 483 , and Frederick Lincoln Sutton , of 1329 , which proving unanimous , they were introduced and subsequently exalted into the Supreme Degree . All the ceremonies were admirably worked by Comp . Forss , at a very

short notice , and elicited the approval of those present . A voto of thanks was subsequently accorded to Comp . Forss for his services , and the fact was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The work ot Comp . Forss was ably assisted by the Officers , especially Comp . Spencer Bowen , who was a most efficient P . S .

Upon the termination of the business the Chapter was closed , and the Companions proceeded to the dining room , where an excellent repast was provided , and the evening was spent in pleasant converse .

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Besides those mentioned above there were present Comps . Charles Hind P . Z ., Ernest Ingman Scribe E ., J . A . Gillett Scribe N ., A . Langley , 0 . Percy Bowen 483 , Richard Vivian 483 , & c . The Masonic Hall contains some rare old Masonic prints and curiosities , which are well worthy of inspection , and which Bro . George Randall , the caretaker , will bo pleased to show to any inquiring Brothren .

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ORDER OF THE SECRET MONITOR .

CHAMPION CONCLAVE , No . 26 . A MEETING of this Conclave was held at the Palatine Hotel , Manchester , on Tuesdav , 20 th ult ., Bro . Henry Taylor Grundy Supreme Ruler , there being a good attendance of members . The minutes of che last meeting were read and confirmed , and the Visiting Deacons delivered their report , mention being made of the honour conferred upon the S . R . ( At a meeting of the Grand Conclave , to be held

at tho Hotel Cecil , London , on the following day , Bro . Grundy , who hnd been appointed Grand Bow Bearer , would be invested as such by tho G . S . R . tbe Earl of Warwick Deputy Grand Master in tho Craft , and Provincial Grand Master of Essex . ) Bro . Grundy was warmly complimented on his accession to the roll of Grand Officers , and responded in suitable terms . A very excellent dinner followed the proceedings .

An interesting ceremony took place in the New Masonic Hall , Worcester , on Monday , 26 th ult ., when Colonel Warner Ottley , late of Malvern , was presented , on behalf of the Worcestershire Brethren , hythe Provincial Grand Master Sir A . F . Godson , M . A ., M . P ., with a silver tea and coffee service , together with candlesticks and bowls , in recognition

of his faithful work as Deputy Provinckd Grand Master of Worcester , on his retirement from that office . There was a large gathering of Brethren from the various Lodges in the Province . Sir A . F . Godson made a' very flattering speech in presenting the gift , and Colonel Ottley acknowledged it in suitable terms .

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