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performed his duties in a most capable and perfect manner , and in both those companions the M . E . Z . had been most ably assisted during the past year . In reply , Comp . G . H . Lewis , thanked the companions from the bottom of his heart as the M . E . Z . elect of the chapter . Although a P . Z . in a chapter in the north of London , yet to be the M . E . Z . of his mother chapter was his great ambition . He hoped the prestige of the chapter would not suffer in his hands , for his whole desire

would be to continue it in the same efficient manner , and he looked forward with great pleasure , with the able assistance of his officers , to the chapter maintaining the same exalted position among the chapters in South London . He knew he had the invaluable assistance of the Past Principals in the chapter should he require it , and _ whose ¦ whole object had been to conduct the ceremonies with ability , and fully maintain that love and harmony which existed in the chapter . .

Comp . W . E . Jeffery also very ably replied , and promised his utmost to maintain the honour of his mother chapter . The toast of "The Past Principals" was most ably presented by the M . E . Z ., and effectively responded to by Comps . Loader and Isaac Dunn . Co . np . Derham also replied , and remarked that he was exalted the same night as the M . E . Z . The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of " The Treasurer and S . E ., " both of whom were very capable and efficient officers , and had done much for the chapter .

In reply , Comp . J . Loader , P . Z ., Treas ., said he was proud of the position . His very life was bound up with the chapter , and he would do his utmost for its benefit . Comp . G . Thompson , S . E ., also most suitably replied . The toast of " The Officers " was duly honoured , and the Janitor ' s toast closed a

very happy and harmonious meeting . Some excellent music was given by Comps . F . Swinford , J . H . Cureton , Choveaux , Derham ( flautist ) , C H . Stone , and T . Grummant ( reciter . ) Comp . F . E . Choveaux ably presided at the piano .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

'Stamford Lodge , No , 148 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . SKILLING , P . G . TREAS . The annual installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Town Hall , Altrincham , Cheshire , on the 19 th October . The W . M ., Bro . J . S . Derbyshire , P . G . D . C , was supported by the following brethren : Bros . Fredk . Broadsmith , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; John Ferguson , P . Asst . G . Sec ; J . T . C . Blackie , P . A . G . D . C ; A . W . Boucher , P . P . Asst . G . Sec ; W . Dykes , P . P . A . G . D . C ; John Hawker ,

P . P . G . Stwd . ; C . Price , P . G . Stwd . ; Wm . Hall , George Leigh , H . H . Mamwaring , Hy . Holt , Samuel Thompson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j E . G . Parker , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; James Davenport , I . P . M ., P . J . G . D . ; William Walkden , P . G . Stwd . ; W . Clewlow , C . J . Taylor , W . Spencer , and A . Huxley , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C . Shaw , P . S . G . D . ; and J . H . Marsh , P . P . G . D . C . E . Lanes . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bros . Theodore Fennell , Geo . Hy . Podmore ,

and Geo . J . Cichhley , which proving favourable , they were then advanced to the Degree of Mark Master Mason by the W . M ., Bro . J . S . Derbyshire , in a most admirable manner . Bro . Wm . Skilling , P . G . Treas ., W . M . elect , was installed in the chair by Bro . j . S . Derbyshire , P . G . D . C , assisted by Bro . Fredk . Broadsmith , P . P . S . G . W . The newly . installed Master invested his officers as follows : Bros . John Ferguson , S . W .

and Treas . ; J . T . C . Blackie , J . W . ; A . W . Boucher , M . O . ; W . Dykes , S . O . ; lohn Hawker , J . O . ; Wm . Hall , Sec . and Reg . ; the Rev . C . C . Atkinson , D . D .. P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., P . P . S . G . W ., Chap . ; J . S . Derbyshire , I . P . M .. D . of C ; George Leigh , S . D . ; Alderman H . H . Mainwaring , J . D . ; G . Price , I . G . ; Hy . Holt , Org . ; and A . Huxley , Tyler . The addresses to the respective ofiicers were delivered by Bro . Frederick Broadsmith , P . M ., & c , in his usual finished style . After ' * Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

Snowdonia Lodge , No . 259 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WESTLAKE-MORGAN . On Wednesday , the 21 st ult , at the Masonic Hall , Bangor , in the presence of a large and distinguished assembly of Mark Master Masons . Bro . T . Westlake-Morgan , P . G . Org . of Eng ., Prov . G . Org . of N . Wales , was installed W . M . of the Snowdonia Lodge , No . 259 . The ceremony was very impressively and deliberately performed by the rector of Llanllyfni , Bro . the Rev . Thomas Edwards , P . M ., P . G . Chap , of EnglandP . Prov . G . Chap , of N . Wales ; and amongst those present were : Bros . Col .

, Charles Hunter , Prov . G . Master of N . Wales ; G . L . Woodley and Robert Owen , P . G . Stwds . of England ; R . H . Pritchard , M . A ., P . M ., P . Prov . G . M . O . ; Rev . John Fairchild , M . A ., P . M ., P . Prov . G . Chap . ; R . G . Thomas , I . P . M ., P . Prov . CD . of C . j James Porter , W . M . 38 : John Hughes , P . M . 3 C 0 ; Major G . R . Ashley , P . M . 3 S , P . Prov . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec ; and others . Telegrams and letters of apology for non-attendance were received from the Grand Secretary , Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; the Prov . Dep . G . Master , Bro . Col . Gordon

Warren ; the W . Masters of the Carnarvon and Rhyl Lodges ; Bros . Kenneth McEwen , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . of England ; J . Lloyd Griffith , M . A ., P . M ., P . Prov . G . M . O . ; Edward Roberts , M . A ., H . M . I ., P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Caradoc Rowlands , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W . ; James A . Rodway , W . Douglas-Jones , M . A ., Dr . Hugh Jones-Roberts , John James , and H . A . Stenning . The W . M ., Bro . T . Westlake-Morgan , P . G . Org . Eng ., P . G . Org . N . Wales , appointed as his officers Bros . R . G . Thomas , P . P . G . D . C ., I . P . M . ; James A . Rodway , P . P . S . G . O ., S . W . ; W . Douglas-Jones , M . A ., P . G . Treas ., J . W . ; VV . A . Foster , P . S . G . D ., M . O . ; Philip E . Jones , P . G . S . B .. S . O . ; W . Bulkeley-Hughes-Hunter ,

J . O . ; Rev . John Fairchild , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . A . Foster , P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; John James , R . of M . ; Frank Bellis , Sec . ; James A . Hornby , S . D . ; Robert W . Pearson , J . D . ; J . Lloyd-Griffith , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., D . C . ; Joseph Arthur James , Org . ; H . A . Stenning , I . G . ; Edward Eustance and W . H . J . Ellis , Stwds . j and Thomas Powis , Tyler . The " Hearty good wishes" of the Grand Lodge of England , the Prov . Grand Lodges of North and South Wales , and several private lodges having been offered to the W . M ., the lodge was closed .

The brethren alterwards adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where a sumptuous repast was provided by the proprietor , Bro . Edward Eustance . . The usual toasts were duly honoured . In response to the toast of "The Mark Benevolent Fund , " Bro . R . H . Pritchard , M . A ., P . M . ( Town Clerk and Diocesan Registrar ) , kindly consented to represent the lodge as Steward at the coming Festival .

During the dinner a string band ( under the direction of Mr . VV . P . McElwee , bandmaster of the Royal Anglesey Engineers ) played a selection of music . The newly-installed Master is the present Organist of Bangor Cathedral and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature .

Instruction.

Instruction .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 7 S 0 . A meeting was held on the 15 th ult , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Ktw Bridge , Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , P . M ., W . M . ; Justin Allen , P . M ., S . W . ; Wilcox , J . W . ; Latkman , P . M ., Treas . ; A . H . Bridger , Sec ; D . Heath , P . M ., S . D . ; St . Aubyn , J . D . ; Dotvlirg , I . G . ; Phillips , P . M . ; Chas . GofT , P . M ., W . M . ; Johnson .

A . J . Robinson , C . Humble , R . M . Ridley , Archer , Cutcliffe , Jacobs , Hall , Strother , Halstead , Soweiby , Worth , T . Dorey , Yarrow , and Cursons . The lodge was opened in due form , when Bro . Bridger , Sec , asked the lodge on behalf of a member to accept a Volume of the Sacred Law as a mark of appreciation for the excellent manner the ritual was always worked at the weekly meetings . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room for the annual supper , which was exceedingly well served by Bros . Wash and Down .

Instruction.

Miss Greta Williams , daughter of the Preceptor , Bro , R . H . Williams , entertained in a most charming manner the brethren by giving a number of songs , amongst which were "I've been roaming" and "Good-bye . " Bros . A . J . Robinson , T . Dorey , H . Town , and Yarrow also contributed songs to the programme . Miss Downe , daughter of the host , gave an excellent piano solo , the brethren calling for an encore , which was

given . A meeting was also held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when there were present Bros . Dowling , W . M . ; Wilcox , S . W . ; St . Aubyn , J . W . ; Larkman , P . M ., Treas . ; A . H . Bridger , Sec . ; Baker , J . D . ; and Town , LG . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M . in a most excellent manner . The Preceptor , Bro . R . H . William , worked the ist Section of the Lecture , after which the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . T . Brown , W . M . j M . Relph , S . W . ; H . J . May , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas . ; H . J . Dunaway , acting Sec ; A . Williams , S . D . ; J . Horstead , J . D . ; D . Taylor , I . G . ; D . J . Witte , C . S . Hind , C Nicole , C G , Zander , M . Miroy , J . Jackson , E . Lucas , E . P . Fischer , T . J . Maidwell , S . Cload , W . A . Evans , D . Meredew , J . R . White , and A . Noel .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Cload being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Evans , and the ceremony of passinf ! was rehearsed , Bro . Maidwell being the candidate . The officers were then invested . Bro . Relph was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The customary vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Brown on his occupying the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER , No . S 90 . A meeting of the above chapter was held on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . R . Wright , M . E . Z . 890 , M . E . Z . ; H . Foskett , H . 1 S 5 , H . ; C . Webster , J . elect 1642 , J .: H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex , Scribe E . ;

A . L . Butters , S . N . S 90 , S . N . ; W . J . Lewis , P . S . S 90 , P . S . ; F . Marcbant , ist A . S , S 90 , 1 st A . S . ; J . M . Huish , J . 1 R 5 ; T . H . Watts , 903 ; and E . Stevens , 733 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Watts acting as candidate . The M . E . Z . having risen as usual , " Hearty good wishzs " were accorded , and the chapter closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . The weekly convocation was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street ' Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 23 rd ult . Present : Comps . T . R . Cass , M . E . Z . 1622 , M . E . Z . ; P . H . Garner , M . E . Z . elect 1275 , H . ; G . H . Lewis , M . E . Z-

elect 1622 , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Bonner , P . Z . 2345 , S . N . > Grummant , P . S . ; Hy . Cornford , H . 1901 ; E . J . Ware , and Jenkin Joel . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . J . Joel personating the candidate . Comp . G . H . Lewis was elected M . E . Z . for to-day ( Friday ) . The M . E . Z rose the usual number of times , and " Hearty good wishes " having been presented , the chaper was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . A meeting was held on the 26 th ult . at the Prince of Wales' Hotel , Eastbourneterrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Beardon , W . M . ; A . Collman , W . M . 1425 , S . W . ; F . Spink , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , . P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Toop , S . D . ; H . C . Martin , j . D . ; F . Green , LG . ; A . R . Taylor , Stwd . ; L . J . Powell , W . M . 2246 ; G . E . Harris , W . M . 1 S 94 ; W . H . Handover , P . M . 1 C 42 ; C . S . Mote , P . M . 1732 ; F . Henderson , T . E . Jackson , W . Daniell , F . Marchant , and J . Wynman . Bro . J . P . Hindley , 1706 , was a visitor .

The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Taylor and 1 Henderson being the candidates . The lodge having been opened and resumed as required , Bro . Hindley was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Collman was elected W . M . for the ' 10 th inst . —next Monday being officers' nightand appointed his officers . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Surrey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SURREY .

A largely-attended meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms , Surbiton , on the 24 th ult ., after the proceedings of the Prov . Grand Lodge . The proceedings were similar to the earlier meeting , Comp . Colonel J . Davis being installed as Grand Superintendent , and Comp . F . West as Prov . G . H . Comp . C . T . Tyler was appointed and invested as Prov . G . S . E . The roll of chapters was called , and Provincial Grand Chapter was closed .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

London County Council Lodge , No . 2603 . A _ regular meeting of this lodge—the membership of which is thoroughly repte sentative of the members and officers of the Council—was held at th Hotel Cecil oa the 21 st ult . There was a good attendance , the chair being occupied by Bro . Edward White , W . M ., who rendered such invaluable services in the initial stages of the lodge in a Secretarial capacity . The other members present included Bros . H . Percy Harris , S . W . ; T . H . VV . Idris , J . W . ; Goddard Clarke , Sec . ; A . Spencer , J . D . ; T . A .

Organ . D . C .: H . Townsend , Org . j Geo . S . Elliott . P . M . ; W . Peel , M . P . ; W . C . Clifford Smith , H . Clarke , A . G . D . C . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . H . Cockcroft , S . D . 4 6 ; A . Ritchie , P . M . 173 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . After the confirmation of the minutes the Second Degree was conferred upon Bro . W . R . Wellesley Peel , M . P ., L . C . C . The Secretary was instructed to send a communication to Bro . Nathan Robinson , P . M ., expressing the sympathy of the brethren in his illness—occasioned by an unfortunate accident—and their hopes for his speedy recovery . Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts f illowed , musical items , which were thoroughly enjoyed , being contributed by Bros . Herbert TownsenJ and Robert Radford and Mis 3 Florence Venning . In proposing "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . alluded to the fact that their lodge was always fortunate in having Grand Officers present , and in possessing amongst ics Past Masters several distinguished members of that body . Thev had special

gratification that evening in welcoming Bro . Henry Clarke , the present A . G . D . C , who had won distinction in many spheres . As a member of the L . C . C , Bro . Clarke was in the fortunate position of enjoying the goodwill of all the members . In the City Corporation they knew his munificence , and the regret of that body when he found it necessary t >\ resign . It reflected the greatest credit upon those who selected Bro . Clarke for Grann Office from amongst the members of the London County Council Lodge . ,

Bro . H . Clarke , A . G . D . C , said that speaking for the Grand Ofiicers , they deserved the encomiums passed upon their work . Freemasonry was a very large community spread all over the Empire , and naturally in that community there must be diversity ot opinion with regard to certain details and leading to possible disputes . All theie thirnjs came before Grand Lodge and were settled with the greatest amount of skill and ability , and they never heard in public any scandal arising from Freemasonry . Masonry hw prospered greatly , and the number of lodges and of members had increased enormouriV ; Why had Masonry so increased ? Because of the confidence and respect it had earnea