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Fidelity Chapter , No . 441 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . JOHN VAIL , P . P . A . G . S . The half-yearly convocation was held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . The installation of the Principals took place at 4 . 30 . Comp . John Vail , P . P . A . G . S . was ( by dispensation ) installed in the chair of M . E . Z ., after being installed in the two other chairs ; Comp . J . F . Symonds , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., continued the

occupancy of the chair of H . ; and Comp . F . R . Leach , P . P . G . Std . Br ., was installed in the chair of J . The installation work was effectively carried out by Comps . B . Chennell , P . P . G . J . ; S . H . Sharman , P . P . G . D . of C . j and H . King , Prov . G . J . Among the installed Principals present to witness the ceremonies , besides those named , were Comps . G . J . McKay , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; F . Piggott , P . P . G . H . ; W . P . Spalding , P . P . G . l . j I . Sheldrick , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Royston , P . P . A . G . S . ; H . E . Greef , P . P . G . S . N . ; Dr . J . R . Green , P . P . G . P . S . ; R . H . Adie , P . P . G . S . B . ; and W . Sindall ,

P A C S Upon the admission of the companions , the newly-installed First Principal made feeling allusion to the deith of the Queen . The officers elected in July last were then invested , viz .: Comps . J . Sheldrick , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg ., Scribe E . ; G . F . Knowles , Scribe N . ; I . Vail , Treas . ; J . Dempster , P . S . ; F . VV . Miller , 1 st A . S . ; C .

Thompson , 2 nd A . S . j J . Royston , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S ., D . of C . j E . fi . Ing and A . K . Jennings , Stwds . j and A . F . O'C . Hurry , Janitor . The exaltation of three candidates followed , Comp . H . King now officiating . The work of the P . S . was admirably given by Comp . Dempster . After the historical and symbolical lectures , by Comps . Leach and Symonds respectively , Comp . Chennell delivered his charming description of the pedestal , and Comp . King impressively co * nmunicated the signs .

Comp . Vail then closed the chapter , and the companions dispersed , the banquet being abandoned in consequence of the death of the Qneen .

Zetland Chapter , No . 603 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . JAMES CLOUGH . The usual meeting of this chapter ' was held in the Masonic Hall , Bath-road , Cleckheaton , on Monday , the 28 th ult ., when a large number of visitors and members were present , the installation of the Principals for the ensuing year also taking place , the following being installed and invested : Comps . James Clough , M . E . Z . ; Sydney

Mortimer , H . ; George Blackburn , J . ; J . T . Last , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; R . F . Rogerson , Scribe N . ; Dr . Chas . Forshaw , F . R . S . L ., P . S . ; IT . Thornton , ist A . S . ; S . IT . Pettyt , 2 nd A . S . ; Samuel Halliday , Treas . ; and C . H . Powell , Janitor . The banquet was afterwards held , but owing to the lamented death of her Majesty , no toasts , Masonic or otherwise , werefgiven .

The Star Chapter , No . 1275 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . P . H . GARNER . The above very happy convocation took place at the Guildhall Tavern , E . C , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult . Present : Comps . J . S . Targett , M . E . Z . ; P . H . Garner , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; J . H . Edwards , J ., IT . elect ; W . H . Smith , J . elect ; Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Essex , S . E . ; Charles MeierhoffP . Z . ; W . R . BarrP . Z ., acting S . N . ; Charles Hy . Stone , P . Z ., acting

, , P . S . j G . G . Benedetti , P . Z . ; J . IT . Witty , E . F . Nash , R . Reid , and C Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor ; and others . The visitors were : Comps . Hy . Cornford , H . ICOI ; and J . H . Cureton , P . Z . and S . E . 2182 . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Thos . Bore , VV . M . 1275 , which proved unanimous , and he was exalted in a very impressive manner by the M . E . Z . The lectures were delivered by Comps . Charles Meierhoff , P . Z ., as J ., P . IT . GarnerH . and Thos . Grummant , Z ., in a very able manner . A conclave of

, , First Installed Principals was formed , and Comp . P . IT . Garner was installed into the chair of Z . by Comp . Thos . Grummant , P . Z . The conclave was closed , and a conclave of Installed Second Principals was formed , and Comp . J . H . Edwards installed into the second chair by Comp . Charles Hy . Stone , P . Z . The conclave was closed , and a conclave of Third Principals was formed , aad Comp . W . IT . Smith installed into the chair of J . by Comp . Woolmer Williams , P . Z . ( the father of the chapter ) . The conclave was closed , and the companions admitted . The M . E . Z ., Comp . P . IT . Garner ,

invested his officers as follows : Comps . Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., T reas . ; Thomas Grummant , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . Meierhoff , P . Z ., D . C . ; W . R . Barr , P . Z ., S . N . ; Chas . Hy . Stone , P . Z ., P . S . ; E . F . Nash , ist A . S . ; R . Reid , 2 nd A . S . ; J . H . Leber , Stwd . ; and C . Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor . In well-chosen remarks Comp . P . H . Garner , M . E . Z ., next presented the I . P . Z ., Comp . J . S . Targett with a P . Z . ' s jewel for able services rendered during the past year . Tne I . P . Z ., Comp . Targett very suitably acknowledged their handsome testimony . The business of the chapter ended , it was closed .

Sphinx Chapter , No . 1329 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . ROBERT A . T 1 DMAS . This happy event took place at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 2 Gthult . Present i Comps . Edwin Gauntlett , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; R . A . Tidmas , H „ M . E . Z . elect ; IT . Cornford , J . j R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . ; R . Elgar , P . S . ; E . Vinen , Org . ; W . Y . Andrews , Stwd . ; G . Harrison , Janitor ; Lieut .-Col . Vincent , P . Z . P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; V . T . Murche , P . Z . ; Perceval A . Nairne , P . Z ., P . G .

, Std . Br . ; G . G . Benedetti , P . Z . ; J . Barker , W . Andrews , J . E . Latham , J . Irwin , W . H . Barratt , J . P . Robinson , E . F . Giraud , VV . Wratten , W . Smart , IT . IT . Prior , and E . J . Day . The visitors were Comps . 11 . C . Turner , 1589 ; J . Lightfoot , P . Z . 1901 ; and C IT . Stone , P . Z . 1275 and 1901 . ,.,-.. The minutes of the previous convocation were read ana confirmed . A conclave of Installed First Principals was formed , and Comp . Edwin Gauntlett , M . E . Z ., installed Comp . R . A . Tidmas into the chair of M . E . Z . in a perfect and impressive manner . The conclave was closedand a conclave of Installed Second Principals formed , and Comp .

, Henry Cornford inducted into the chair of H . by . Comp . R . A . Tidmas , M . E . Z ., in a very able manner . The conclave was closed , and a conclave of Installed Third Principals formed , and Comp . IT . Cornford , H ., installed Comp . J . E . Latham into the chair of J . in a highly commendable manner . The conclave was closed . Comp . Lieut .-Col . R . j . Vincent , P . Z ., acted as D . C , and presented the Principals . The M . E . Z . invested his ollicers most impressively as follows : Comps . R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C , S . E . ; Robert ElgarS . N . ; J . C . Reynolds , Treas . ; Perceval A . Nairne , P . Z ., P . G . Std .

, Br ., D . C ; Major j . A . Thornhill , P . S . ; VV . J . Wratten , ist A . S . ; B . C Hastwell , 2 nd A . S . ; Ernest E . Vinen , F . R . C . O ., as Org . ; VV . Y . Andrews and H . VV . Prior , Stewards ; and G . Harrison , Janitor . A ballot was taken for Bros . J . Irwin , J . P . Robinson , and E . F . Giraud , which proved unanimous , and they weie exilted into R . A . Masonry by the M . E . Z . lhe lectures were given by the respective Principals . The balance sheet was presented , received , and adopted , and showed the chapter to be in a nourishing condition . The M . E . Z ., in a tew very appropriate remarks , slid it gave

him the greatest possible pleasure to present the P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Edwin Gauntlett , I . P . Z ., which had been unanimously voted for services rendered to the chipter and to their satisfaction , although during his year he had suffered a sid bereavement in which the I . P . Z . had their entire condolence . He hoped he would long wear the Past Principal ' s jewel . In most suitable terms Comp . E . Giuntlett most heartily thinked the companions for the many kindnesses received at their nan J .. He had performed the duties to the best of his ability , and hoped to continue to have their appreciation . A

Past Principal ' s collar and jewel was also presented the I . P . Z . from the chapter . Charity , which is characteristic of the chapter , was exemplified fully in the sum of three guineas being voted to the Daily Telegraph Fund , and also notice of motion that the sum of £ 5 5 s . from chapter funds be pucej on the list ofthe M . E . Z ., who was standing as Steward tor the Giils' Institution . Comp . Perceval A . Nairne , P . G . Std . Br ., in eulogistic and most loving terms , proposed " That the companions of the Sphinx his Edward their

Chapter , No . 1329 , beg leave to express to Majesty King VIL , G . Z ., sorrowful and respectlul sympathy in the sad bereavement which has befallen his Majesty and the Royal Family , and the Nation at large , through the death of her late Majesty the venerable and belitaed Queen Victoria . " This was most ably seconded by Comp . K . J . Voisey , P . A . G . D . C ., and supported by the M . E . Z . At this juncture tne Dead March in " Saul " was played in a very effective manner by Comp . Vinen , Org . The business of the chaptcr | ended , it was closed .

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1259 . ANNUAL SUPPER . This pleasing event took place at the Eastern Hotel , Limehouse , on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., under the able presidency of Bro . Frank Adams , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor and Treas ., supported by Bro . G . Arnold , which was highly appreciated , and full justice was done thereto . The toast of " The Queen " was given by the Chairman and duly honoured .

The Chairman next proposed "The Health of Bro . J . W . Westmoreland , P . M ., " and took the opportunity of presenting to him a silver tea service bearing the following inscription : " Presented to W . Bro . Joshua Watson Westmoreland , by the Members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , No . 1259 , as a mark of their esteem and regard for invaluable services rendered . January 17 th , 1901 , " subscribed for by the members . , Bro . J . W . Westmoreland , who has rendered yeoman service as Secretary of the Lodge of Instruction , and Hon . Secretary to the Benevolent Fund attached thereto , suitably responded .

The toasts of " The Preceptor , " "The Chairman , " and "The Treasurer and the Secretary " were proposed in felicitous terms . Each of those brethren responded , and acknowledged the kindly feeling of the brethren . Several songs were rendered in good style to the satisfaction of all present by Bros . Geo . Parrett , P . M ., Preceptor ; C W . Chandler , W . M . of the mother lodge ;

H . Warner , P . M . ; R . O . Hinderwell , l . P . M . j J . Wilson , S . W . j T . Sweeting , J . W . j D . Gower , S . D . ; R . J . Court , LG . ; C . Wakefield , A . D . C ; T . Lewthwaite . Stwd . ; J . Timson , P . M . 781 ; A . Lucas , 7 S 1 ; J . Hannaford , 1716 ; J . May , W . Woolley , G . Arnold , W . Crabbe , C . R . Warde , Stwd ., Sec . ; and others . An excellent supper was provided , and everybody admitted that a pleasant evening * had been spent .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . C . C . Renaud , VV . M . ; H . J . May , S . W . ; E . P . Fischer , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas . j J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec ; S . Cload . . S . D . ; A . E . Turner , J . D . j C . Nicole , I . G . j J . Birks , P . M . ; Dr . C M . Simpson , E . Lucas , J . Horstead , VV . A . Evans , J . Graves , H . J . Kimbell , jun ., C . J . Field , F . H . Johnson , A . Noel , * and H . B . Harding , P . M .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of passinf * was then rehearsed , Bro . Evans being the candidate . The ceremony of raising was afterwards rehearsed , Bro . Evans again as candidate . Bro . May was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

The Funeral Of The Late Bro. C. J. Martyn, M.A., Past G. Chaplain.

THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . C . J . MARTYN , M . A ., PAST G . CHAPLAIN .

Long Melford presented a mournful scene on Tuesday , the 1 . 5 th ult , when the mortal remains of its late rector , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , M . A ., Chaplainin-Ordinary to the Queen , Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of England , were placed in the grave beside those of Mrs . C . J . Martyn , who pre-deceased her husband some years . In all the private houses the blinds were drawn and all shops and places of business were closed , while the whole of the inhabitants and a large number of visitors from surrounding districts and from places still further

removed assembled in the church and at the graveside to pay their last tribute of respect to one whom they had all loved and revered during the years he had sojourned amongst them . The Freemasons of Suffolk and from elsewhere , of whom for so many years he had been one of the most distinguished members , were in great numbers , but there were also representatives of the Foresters , Oddfellows , Druids , Shepherds , and other friendly societies , which Bro . Martyn in his

day had done so much to encourage and support . The body had lain in the chancel of the parish church during the previous ni ght , and as the hour arrived for the obsequies to commence , it was borne outside the sacred building , accompanied by the choir and clergy in their surplices , and was then turned and re-entered , followed by a long procession composed of the chief mourners , the brethren , and the members of the different societies , already named , and other bodies .

Among the family were Mr . and Mrs . C . H . Martyn , Dr . and Mrs . White Cooper , Mr . and Mrs . Lees , Master John Lees , Miss Martyn , Mr . G . Bennet , Mr . and Mrs . Denny Cook , Miss Mason , Mr . and Mrs . H . F . Martyn , Master Charles Martyn , Miss Enid and Miss Cecile Martyn , Master Ronald Martyn , Mr . W . Holmes , Mr . Flower Holmes , Mr . R . Denny , Mr . B . Preston , Sir Cuthbert Quilter , Bart ., M . P ., the Earl of Donoughmore , representing the United Lodge , Mrs . W . P . Eversley , Mrs . Keeling , Col . Barnardiston , Col . and Mrs . Matthews , the Rev . F . E . P . Bull , the Rev . H . Bull , the Rev . W . Bussey , the Rev . A . Parker , and others .

Among members of Grand Lodge there were present the Grand Secretary ( Bro . E . Letchworth , F . S . A . ) , Bros . N . Tracy , P . G . Std . Br ., Prov . G . Secretary Suffolk ; T . J . Railing , P . A . G . D . C , Prov . G . Secretary Essex ; and Bros . lames Terry , P . G . S . B ., F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., and J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., the Secretaries of the Benevolent Institution , the Girls' School , and the Boys'School respectively .

The representatives of the Prov . Grand Lod ge of Suffolk included : Bros . Arthur Grimwade , P . P . G . W . ; James Bardwell , P . P . G . S . B . ; Fred Wheeler , P . P . G . Reg . ; John George , Prov . G . Treas . ; Thos . Stokes , P . P . G . P . ; Rev . Barrington B . Syer , P . P . G . C ; Thos . B . Ardley , P . P . G . D . ; Rev . Thos . Normandale , P . P . G . Org . ; John B . Marchant , P . P . G . P . ; Edward Sparke P . P . G . D . ; Charles Oliver , P . P . G . D . ; G . F . Hawkins , P . P . G . D . ; P Morris ' P . P . G . W . ; Charles C , Vincent , Prov . G . D . ; S . R . AnnessP . P . G . W . James

, ; W . Harvey , P . P . G . W .: George Andrews , P . G . S . B ., and many others , together with many officers of the Prov . Grand Lodges ot Norfolk , Essex , & c . There were also present representatives of a number of Craft lodges and other Masonic bodies , among them being being the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge , No . 259 ; the Abbey Lodge , Bury St . Edmund ' s ; the Royai Clarence Lodge , No . 1823 ' the Stour Valley Lodge , No . 1224 , Sudbury ; the Prince of Wales Lodge , No ' . 950 the Adair Lod

Ipswich ; ge , No . 93 G ; the Perfect Friendship Lodge , Ipswich ; the Phu-nix Lodge , No . 516 ; Fidelity , No . 555 ; Virtue and Silence Lodge , St . Luke ' s Lodge , Ipswich , & c . The church was crowded to its utmost capacity , and there were some 200 or 300 who remained outside . When the first part of the service was ended , the body was again carried from the church to the graveside , whero the body was reverently laid in its final resting place , amid the sorrowful regrets of all present .

A very large number of wreaths and other floral tributes were sent by the members of the family , friends , and different bodies with which the deceased had been directly or indirectly connected , among the brethren and lodges that thus evinced their respect being Lord Henniker , Prov . G , Master ot Suffolk the Prcv . G . Lodge ot Suffolk ; the Prov . G . Chapter of Suffolk ; the Prov . G . ' Mark Lodge of East Anglia ; Bro . Hamon Le Strange , Prov . G . M ., and the Prov . G . Lodgeof Norfolk ; the W . M . and brethren ot the Cotteswold Lodge , No 592 , Cirencester ; the Stour Valley Lodge , No . 1224 ; Prudence Lodge No -188 , Halesworth ; Bru . tlie Rev . Richard Peck , M . A ., Past G . Chaplain ; the Royal St .