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next . The brethren then partook of a well served collation . It being an " off night , " the toasts were few and but briefly given . " The Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was acknoy ; ledged by Bro . Charles Horsley . " The Initiate " followed , and Bro . Newton made a neat and modest reply . " The Health of the W . M . " followed , and was responded to by Bio . Wiggington , P . M ., upon behalf oi

Bro . Knaggs , whose absence , he said , from the duties of his position through illness was greatly to be regretted . He , however , hoped that at the next regular meeting of the lodge their W . M . would be in his accustomed place and in the enjoyment of perfect health . " The Visitor " gave Bro . Butter an opportunity of congratulating the lodge upon the efficiency of its working . The other toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated .

GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —This new lodge commenced its fourth summer season at the Abercorn Hotel on April 3 rd , and brought together most erf the old familiar faces , viz .: Bros . Osman Vincent , W . M . ; Lidcombe , S . W . ; Ebbs , J . W . ; Dr . Rogers , Treasurer ; Veal , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , Secretary ; Hunt , W . S . ; Ray , I . G . ; Garrod , I . P . M . ; Hclsdon , P . M .,

P . P . G . P . Middlesex ; Miduleton , Hall , Buck , Darby , Squire , Hancock , and others . Visitor , Bro . Foot , 1260 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by the W . M . at 3 . 35 , when the minutes of the last previous nvreting in October were read and confirmed , and after various small matters had been disposed of , the W . M . called strict attention from the brethren whilst the Secretary read the report

of Grand Lodge respecting the recent action of the Grand Orient of France , which was read and received with satisfaction and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The W . M . having opened to the Second Degree , two brethren were called upon to show their proficiency prior to being raised to the Third Degree , one only ( Bro . Squire ) being present , and proving satisfactory was sent forward for

preparation whilst the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . On being duly presented he was r used to the Sublime Third Degree , and entrusted with the customary secrets of M . M . by the W . M ., who proved himself as usual quite equal to the occasion . The W . M . then made the usual fraternal inquiiies , when two candidates were announced for initiation at the next meeting . Letters of

resignation were also read from Bros . II . T . and E . G . Swatton , through unavoidable circumstances , which were accepted and confirmed with regret . " Hearty good wishes " from No . 1260 concluded the business , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony at 6 p . m . After a short adjournment amongst the spring flowers , the brethren met at banquet , and the evening passed off with the usual satisfaction .

The second regular meeting was held also at the same ancient hostelrie , the Abercorn Hotel , on thc ist ult ., and was similarly attended , with thc addition as visitors "f Bros . Mickelburgh , 1425 , and Faulkner Leigh , 404 . The lodge may be congratulated in having secured the last named brother as Organist to the lodge , he hiving so recently proved his interest in the Craft by devoting the

talents of himself and other superior artistes towards a grand evening conceit at St . James ' s Hall , on behalf of the losses sustained by the Masonic Charities . Many Royal and Grand Officers and brethren of importance were present , and i > o doubt a handsome sum will tcward the exertions for so good a cause . The lodge on this occasion was opened at 3 . 45 . The previous minutes were duly

confirmed , and the lodge bye-laws read by the Secretary in open lodge . Various small matters vt detail were then arranged , and the Audit Committee appointed to meet and balance the finances prior to the installation meeting in July . As neither the candidate for initiation nor Bro . Hancock was present to be raised , the election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and proved unanimous

in favour of the much esteemed Bro . G . Tidcombe , the present S . W ., as also in favour of Bro . Dr . Rogers' re-election as Treasurer . Bro . J . Middleton also received there-appointment of Tyler , and the usual P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring W . M . The usual fraternal greeting from Lodges 1425 and 404 were received , and the Secretary announced three important circulars

from the R . W . P . G . M . On the first being read , Bro . J . W . Garrod , P . M ., was ordered to be recommended as Prov . G . Steward should a vacancy arise . On the second request of tbe R . W . P . G . M . that candidates in the several degrees should be taken separately to the end of the O . B ., such was ordered to be entered on thc minutes only , it having been the custom of the lodge from its commencement to

adhere strictly to this princip ' e . The third request of the R . W . P . G . M . called upon the brethren to appear in Masonic mourning for three months , in memory of the lamented Bro . R . Wentworth Little , wbich was duly observed at this meeting ; a vote of condolence was also reco . ded and ordered to be sent to the widow . The W . M . feelingly remarked how short a time it seemed

since the worthy deceased brother consecrated so ably this , their new lodge , and the sympathies of the brethren were very conspicuously expressed . The W . M . having alluded o the unfortunate absence of both of the Deacons , with he hope that such would not continue , the lodge was duly closed at 5 . 15 . p . m . The usual customary banquet passed off satisfactorily , alike creditable to the host ( Bro . C . Veal )

as to the musical brethren , amongst whom Bro . Faulkner Leigh proved himself so great an acquisition , and was fully appreciated . The W . M . ably fulfilled his duties with the customary toasts and happy compliments . Bro . Mickleburgh returned thanks for " The Visitors , " saying that thev always received here such a hearty welcome that they

willingly came again , and thc brethren dispersed with the Tyler ' s blessing at io p . m . The installation meeting on July 3 rd promises to be a highly complimentary gathering to the new W . M ., many distinguished Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lotlge Officers having signified their intention to be present .

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HAMPTON WICK — Wolsey Lodge ( No . 16 5 6 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the White Hart Hotel on Monday , the irjth ult ., when there were present amongst others Bros . W . Hammond , P . M . 201 , 1326 , 1 5 , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , W . M . ; J Hammond , P . M . 201 , W . M . 1512 , acting S . W . ; J . Hurst , P . M . 1512 , acting J . W . ; Nuthall , Treas . ; T . W .

Ockenden , S . D . 1512 , Secretary ; T . C . Walls , P . G . O . of Middlesex , I . G . ; " Marion , D . C . ; Gilbert , P . G . T . of Middlesex , Tyler . The W . M ., with the assistance of his officers , raised Bros . Humphris and Burchill , passed Bros . Chandler , Abbott , Jobbins , Turner and White , and initiated Mr . Alfred John Emms , the ceremonies being well performed . The report adopted by Grand Lodge , and dated March 6 th , 1878 , with reference to the Grand Orient of France , having

been read , Bro . John Hurst , P . M . 1512 , J . D ., was recommended for a Provincial Grand Stewardship . A vote of condolence to the widow of the late Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the W . Bro . R . W . Little , having been unanimously passed , and directed to be enteied on the minutes , and a copy ordered to be forwarded by the Secretary to Mrs . Little , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren separated . The next regular meeting of the lodge will be held on the first Monday in November next .

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CHAPTER OF UNITED STRENGTH ( No . 228 ^ . —We are taught thit all things mortal come to an end , and an instance of the truth of the teaching was seen on the 2 ist ult ., when the first yeat of this chapter was brought to a conclusion at its birthplace , the Guildhall Tavern and Coffee House , Gresham-street . Comps . James Terry was M . E . Z . ; Winsland , H . ; Robert Griggs , J . ;

J . Hillhouse , Scribe E . ; While , { Freemason ) Scribe N . ; Halford , P . S . ; with Comps . Killick , and Davies , as assistants . Comps . Hazelgrove , Crump , Goode , Pearcy , Fennerand many others were present . The ballot was taken for two brothers to be exalted , Bro . Walter Rowley , of the Cosmopolitan Lodge , and Bro . Joseph Gibbs , of the Perfect Ashlar Lodge , who were well and worthily recommended , and were

unanimously accepted . They were then in due form exalted , the work being exceedingly smooth , and without hitch . The election of officers for the ensuing year was then held , and Comp . Winsland stated that , having informed several companions that he did not intend to seek election to the position of Z ., he had been prevailed upon to withdraw his objections to taking upon himself the duties , if the

companions thought fit to elect him . The ballot was unanimous in his favour , as it was for the election of Comps . Griggs to IL , Hillhouse to J ., While to Scribe E ., Halford to Scribe N . Comp . Snare , who was P . S . at the foundation of the chapter , having by illness and other causes been absent during the year , had what would have been his position thus filled by Comp . Halford , with extreme

reluctance by the companions , with the hope that at some future time circumstances will permit the companion to resume his Masonic work , which , up to a certain period , he carried out with great zeal and ability . The election of P . S . fell upon Comp . Killick . The M . E . Z . elect was also elected Treasurer , and he stated that the year had been » very successful one , for not only had all the costs of the

foundation of the chapter been paid off , the bills for furniture and robes settled , and all the tavern bills paid , but the chapter had a balance of £ 24 in hand . The chapter then closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellently served supper , fish , fowl , and joint , and the style must have been pleasing in every way , the character of the " entertainment " being without any pretensions to rigid economy on the one hand

or to extravagance on the other , but was a middle course which gave the highest satisfaction to every one . After the usual loyal toasts , those highest in thc State being warmly toasted , the M . E . proposed the toast of the M . E . e ' ect and Treasurer , and dwelt upm the eminent services Comp . Winsland had rendered to the chapter . In the old lodge , to which the chapter belonged , he had been found to be

as true-hearted a man as ever God had put breath into , and by . all he had been regarded as a sincere friend , by all he was loved and revered . They all trusted , the M . E . proceeded to say , that their M . E . elect would long have his health to share in the labours of his companions , whose words of love and reverence weie sincere and heartfelt . In reply the M . E . elect thanked the companions for having

unanimously elected him , and assured them that he should do the chapter no discredit . As to his election to Treasurer , having filled the same position in the mother lodge for very many years , some 24 or 25 , he could be safely entrusted with the duties . The exaltces were duly toasted , and responding , thanked the chapter for having elected them . They also expressed themselves as delighted with the

ceremony . Comp . Griggs then proposed the toast ofthe M . E ., whose work had so very materially aided the success which had attended the chapter in its past year , and the M . E . in reply thanked the companion founders for having placed him in that position . It would always be , he added , his earnest work to promote in the chapter the harmony which ever characterised the mother lodge , and he then proceeded

to propose " The Healths of the H . and J . elect . " congratulating the chapter upon the work in the last year of Comps . Griggs and Hillhouse , and stated with regard to the latter that so well had he carried out his duties of Scribe that not a single payment of any sort was outstanding , for visitors , fees or anything else . The toast was of course heartily given and responded to , and then the M . E .

proposed the toast of the visitor , Comp . Davis , who in reply stated that , it was always usual on the part of visitors to declare the work well done . On one occasion , in a lodge which should be nameless , he had got over the difficulty by saying that he had " never seen work done like it before , " and one of thc chief officers had the candour to admit that no one else had . The Chapter of United Strength could stand , with regard to work , upon its own merits , Of course

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every ine expected Comp . Terry to work well , but it was a proud thing for a chapter to have all the officers working in pert : ot harmony , without the slightest prompting or hesitatijn , each knowing his work and doing it , and all having th e ability to discharge the duties which fell upon them . The M . E . then proposed "The Officers , " and spoke at

length upon the merits of each , expressing himself as being personally under an obligation to them for the perfect manner in which they had discharged their offices . In the course of the evening Comps . Stock , Killick , Pearcy , and Davis delighted the companions with songs and recitations .

P NMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —The fo urt nth installation meeting of this chapter was held at th Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Monday the 13 th ult . The officers present were the M . E . Z ., Comp . G . H ! N . Bridges ; Ex . Comps . George Waterall , H . ; Mark S . Larlham , J . ; James Stevens , P . Z . and Scribe E . ; H . C . Levander , P . Z . andTreasurcr ; and Comps . Thos . Poore ,

N . ; R . N . Field , P . S . ; A . C . Burrell , ist A . S . ; S . Poynter , 2 nd A . S . ; F . W . Levander , D . C ; and Thos . Meggy , Steward ; Ex . Comps . Henry Smith , P . Z . ; and R . H . Harvey , P . Z . ; Gibbs , Harrison , and other members , and visitors , Comps . Arthur Styan Macdonald , 1216 ; and Louis Hirsch , Mount Zion , 22 . The chapter having been duly opened , the Principals elected for the ensuing

year were presented to Ex Comp . James Stevens , P . Z . ; and were severally installed , Ex . Comps . George Waterall , M . E . Z . ; Mark S . Larlham , H . ; and Thomas Poore , J . The thanks of tbe chapter were voted to Comp . Stevens , for his services as Installing Principal , and he was invested for the tenth occasion as Scribe E . ; Comp . Field , was invested as Scribe N . ; and Comp . Burrell , as P . S . ; who

appointed Comps . Poynter and F . W . Levander his assistants . In consequence of the severe illness of Comp . W . B . Church ( who has since died ) his election as Treasurer was , at his earnest request , set aside , and Ex . Comp . Henry Smith , P . Z ., having been nominated , was duly balloted for , declared unanimously elected , and was invested as Treasurer accordingly . Comp . Thomas

Meggy , was invested D . C . ; and Comp . Edward Mitchell was appointed Stewaid . A letter of regret and sympathy was ordered to be addressed to Ex . Comp . Church , P . Z . The sanction of the chapter was given to Ex . Comps . James Stevens , P . Z ., and Thomas Poore , J ., for the formation of a chapter of instruction , at Brixton ,

to work under the title of " Panmure , 720 . " A . P . Z . jewel was presented to the retiring M . E . Z ., Ex . Comp . Bridges . The audit report and balance sheet were read and disclosed a satisfactory result . After notice of motion for alteration of one of the bye-laws , thc chapter was closed in ancient form , and the companions dined together .

FAREHAM . —Chapter of Harmony No . 309 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 16 th ult . The Principals and officers for the ensuing year having been elected , they were severally installed and invested in their respective offices . The Second Principal , the Rev . Dr . White , being unavoidably absent , his installation will take place at a subsequent

meeting . The officers for the ensuing year are Comps , G . L . Green , Z . ; Rev . Dr . White , H . ; J . Whale , J . ; E . Holbrook , P . Z ., E . ; J . Andrews , N . ; A . Nance , P . S . ; W . Taylor , P . Z ., Treas . The ceremony of installation was performed by Comp . E . S . Main , P . Z . The candidate for exhaltation being de t ained on official duties , this portion of the agenda paper was adjourned for a future meeting . After

the usual business the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , when the newly-installed Principal , Comp . G . Green , presided in the most efficient manner , giving an earnest of what may be expected from him during the term of his office . The toasts incidental to a gathering cf loyal Royal Arch Masons were duly honoured , and the Principals and officers in responding to

the toasts were unanimous in their determination to resuscitate and restore this old chapter to its former prestige and lustre . We wish them every success in their laudable work , and hope thc members of the chapter will rally round them , so as to secure the efficient working of the most Sublime Degree in Freemasonry . This chapter is mainly supported by enthusiastic companions belonging to

the neighbouring town of Portsmouth , and it is not too much to ask that the Fareham Masons should bestow at least as much energy and support on this chapter as these enthusiastic Masons ; it will then really supply thc means for tbeir obtaining the completion of their Masonic education , as authorised by the Supreme Grand Chapter and tbe United Grand Lodge of England .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

KEMEYS TYNTE PRECEPTORY . —The members of this preceptory met on Friday the 17 th ult ., at 33 , Golden-square , for the purpose of receiving three companions into the Order , and Installing the Em . Preceptor elect . There was a numerous assembly of Knights , and Sir Knight Colonel Charles Wilson Randolph , the Eminent Preceptor , performed the ceremony in an admirable

manner , which elicited unqualified praise . The Installation of Sir Knight James Lewis Thomas , Em . Preceptor , was performed by Col . Somerville Burney , with his usual accuracy and impressiveness of manner . A Past Preceptor ' s jewel was presented to Colonel Randolph . Amongst the visitors we noticed Sir Knight the Revd . J . C . Martyn ,

Capt . N . G . Philips , Gen . Clerk , R . A ., J . W . Ellison Macartney , M . P ., W . Ellison Macartney , jr ., M . A ., Col . Jas . Peters , Colonel Shadwell Gierke , Frank Richardson , and H . C . Levarder . The Knights adjourned to the Grosvenor Gallery Restaurant , where a well served banquet awaited them , under the genial presidency of their new Preceptor Sir Kni g ht J , l-ewis Thomas ,