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and Masons as my Lord Boston and Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., conld attach their names to such a misleading and unwarrantable statement , which is calculated fco damage fche forthcoming Festival materially , I cannot understand . Every Steward who has discussed

the matter agrees with me that the brethren above named evidently support the scandalous statements made by a certain brother at the Special Court—statements which I trust the individual against whom they were made is taking legal proceedings to refute .

I am , yours faithfully and fraternally , W . M ., V . P I append a copy of circular—the italics are mine . "To Brother

" A Steward for fche Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . "The Provisional Management Committee appointed afc the Special Court , on fche 6 th Jnne , in fulfilment of the duties entrasted to them , most earnestly entreat the Stewards to spare no exertion in obtaining a liberal response to their appeal for aid .

The circumstances under which the Institution is placed imperatively demand a most generous response from all its friends . " The Committee has arranged with the Treasurer of the Institution that all contributions which may be remitted to him shall he paid into a separate account , and applied by this Committee in the interest of the Institution .

" We are , Dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , " EUSTON , Prov . G . M . Norths and Hunts , " Chairman . " FEED . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C ., G . Reg ., " Vice-chairman . "

Prov. G. Chapter Of Suffolk.

PROV . G . CHAPTER OF SUFFOLK .

CONSECRATION OP THE HENNIKER CHAPTER , No . 555 . THE eleventh annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Suffolk was held at the Crown Hotel , Framlingbam , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., when a new Chapter , to be known as the Henniker Chapter , No . 555 , was consecrated . The Companions present included : —the Grand Superintendent of Suffolk ( Comp . the Rev . 0 . J .

Martyn P . G . Prin . Soj . ) , Comps . W . Clarke , N . Tracy , S . R . Anness , G . F . Crane , H . Harvey George , J . B . Fraser , Hugh W . H . Elwes , James M . Harvey , Rev . Richard Peek , G . H . Cooper , J . H . Loveless , Richard Allen , H .

Sadler , F . A . Mann , A . R . Abbott , S . S . Carley , B . Gall , Wm . Chapman , W . Minter , John Martin , Rev . R . O . Davies , and George Gould . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened , the ceremony of consecration was performed

by the Grand Superintendent , Comp . H . W . H . Elwes officiating as H ., aud Comp . J . B . Frazer as J . After the consecration , which was performed in a most impressive manner , the first Principals were installed by Comp . G . F .

Crane , as nnder : —Comps . Rev . R . Peek M . E . Z ., S . G

Carley H ., W . Minter J . The collars and jewels for the second and third Principals were presented to the Chapter by the Grand Superintendent ( Rev . C . J . Martyn ) . The ordinary business of the Provincial Grand Chapter was

then proceeded with , nnder the banner of the newly-consecrated Chapter . The roll of Chapters and the roll of Officers having been called , the report of the Board of General Purposes was read , and on the motion of Comp . W .

Clarke , seconded by Comp . J . B . Frazer , was adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . On the proposition of Comp . J . B . Frazer , seconded by Comp . S . R . Anness ,

Comp . W . Boby was unanimously elected Treasurer . Tbe Grand Superintendent then invested the Prov . Grand Officers , as under : —

Bro . S . R . Anness ... ... ... H . H . H . George ... ... ... J .

N . Tracy ... ... E . Rev . N . Peek ... ... ... N . G . H . Cooper ... ... ... P . S . E . Smith ... ... 1 st Asst . S . W . B . Hanson ... ... 2 nd Asst . S .

W . Chapman ... ... ... Registrar A . J . L Keeves ... ... Sword Bearer U . C . Pratt ... ... ... Standard Bearer W . Clarke ... ... ,., Director of Ceremonies F . A . Mann ... ... ... Organist G . Gould ... ... ... Janitor

The Grand Superintendent briefl y addressed the Chapter . He said he had little to say respecting Royal Arch Masonry in Suffolk , bufc he had had great p leasure in consecrating the Henniker Chapter that day , aud seeing thafc he also consecrated a now Chapter last year , he thought ho might

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say they wero making very favourable progress , although , of course , he should like to see a little more life shown in the Order . On the motion of Gomp . Elwes , seconded by Comp . S . R . Anness , a vote of thanks was accorded

to the Grand Superintendent for the present of the collars and jewels to the 2 nd and 3 rd Principals in the newly-consecrated Chapter . The proceeds of the offertory were devoted towards the expense of some Masonic work

which is being executed in Framlingbam Church . The Provincial Graud Chapter having been closed , tho Principals of the Honniker Chapter resumed their chairs ,

and closed the new Chapter in duo form . A banquet was subsequently held , under the presidency of the Grand Superintendent , and tbe usual Masonic toasts were drunk .

EMULATION CHAPTER , No . 40 . THE installation meeting was held afc the Castle Hotel Assembly Rooms , Hastings , on Monday , the 17 th inst . The installaticn ceramony of the three Principals—Comps . C . W . Dako as M . E . Z ., T . W . Markwick H ., and the Very Rev . Currie , D . D ., J . —was ably

and impressively performed by Comp . Dr . Trollop , who was most heartily received by the Companions on this , the first appearance at the Chapter meetings since his late illness . The M . E . Z . invested the following Officers : —Comps . Rossiter Treasurer , Pearce S . E ., Jordan

S . N ., R . Hughes P . S ., Allen 1 st A . S ., Botley 2 nd A . S . The business of the Chapter being ended , fche Companions adjourned to the banquet room , where the dinner was served by Mr . H . Boyce , the manager , in a satisfactory mnnner . In addition to those already

mentioned the M . E . Z . was favoured with the presence of Comps . Ji Farncombe , A . Kingston 862 , G . C . Chapman 311 , J . Euste 916 , F . Duke , Captain Alderman Hennah , W . H . Russell , W . Dawes , Edmed , Sergeant , and A'Vard . Ljtters expressing regret afc being nnable to

attend were read from several Companions of the Province , including Comps . Gerard Ford P . G . Superintendent , General Randolph , & 0 . The usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given by the M . E . Z .

in a very pleasing manner , and responded to by those Companions with whose names they were associated . In the absence of Comp . Muscat , Mr . Guy accompanied tho vocalists , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

THE annual convosation was held in Freemasons' Hall , Hayle , on the 14 th inst . There was a large attendance of Companions , and as visitors Comps . G . H . Small P . Z . 121 , M . Sampson P . Z . 121 , William Colenso H . 121 . The following Companions wero appointed Principals for fche ensuing year : —J . 0 . Burrow Z ., II . P . Vivian H ., George Williams J ., and thu following OfFrwrs : — . 1 . M . Richards S . E .,

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Richard Rowe S . N ., J . B . Peirco P . Z . Treasurer , J . T . A . Staff P . S ., W . Trevenen 1 st A . Soj ., W . Wngncr 2 nd A . Soj ., P . W . Thomas Chaplain , R . S . Reed D . C , W . Via ! and J . W . Jackson Stewards . The installation ceremony vvas ably carried out by tho retiring P . Z ., Comp . Robert William " , assisted by Comp . \ V . K . Baker P . Z . Thj financial statement showed a small balance in hand . After the Chapter was closed tho Companions adjourned to the hall , where the annual banquet vvas spread , mid a pleasant evening spoilt .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER , No . 1589

nniJE Companions hell their installation meeting last week , nfc * - Anderton ' s ' . Comps . W . E . Farrington was installed as Z ., Farthing H ., T . A . WoodbrHge J . Comps . T . C . Walls S . E ., F . Far . rington Treasurer , Boningfield S . N ., Gaze P . S ., C . Moore 1 st Assistant Sojourner , F . If . Cletnow 2 nd Assistant Sojourner , and Gilbert Janitor . In the course of tlio evening Comp . W . H . Clemow was presented with a Past Principal ' s jewel .

SIR CHARLES BRIGHT CHAPTER , No . 1793

' PHE second Convocation of this Chapter was held on Wednesday , -L tho 12 th inst ., at the Clarence Hotel , Teddington . Present—Comps . R . W . Foiyo P . P . G . P . S . Z ., Charles Stevens P . P . G . Org . H ., 11 . It . Collick J ., II . Ansiiu S . E ., TT . Sapsworth S . N ., A . Sitnmonds P . S ., Mitchell acting Jnm ' tor ; also Comps . Porter and Sage . Visitor—Comp . E . Dare 3 rd Pr ' ncipal 916 . Chapter was opened and the

miunies read aud confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . S . P . Huddinott and W . Ii . Play ford , and they being unanimously elected , were admitted and exalted tn the R . A . degree , the whole of the duties pertaining to the several cilices being efficiently carried out . Comps . Warner anil Porter wore u :. _ it : ? aiouslv elected to tho offices of

Dir . of Cors . nnd OrgumVt ,, ami Comp . Mitchell Janitor . Letters expressing regret at inability to attend wore read from Ex . Comp . Thrupp P . O . 2 nd Principal , R ^ v . T . 11 . Snund-ra Secretary P . G . S . E .,

Mnrgason , Covell , Warner and others . It was incidentally mentioned that two Companions of tin ' s Cnapter would probably receive Provincial honours nfc the next meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter . After whioh the Chapter was closed in regular form .

At the Abercorn Hotel , Groat Stanmore , ou Saturday , tlio U > th instant , Bro . II . W . Bilby was duly installed W . M . of tho Suburban Lodge , No . 1702 , Bro . J . Tickle , ono of t , ! ie founders ,, was invested Treasurer , and Bro . John llill was re-appointed Secretary . A well-served banquet followed .

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FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended , ia London and Country , by Bro . ( J . X . UUTTOST , 17 . Newcastle Street , Strand , W , C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .