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Royal Jubilee Chapter ( No . 72 ) . — The usual October meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 12 th ult . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Lewcock , presided , assisted by Comps . N . Turner , H . ; C . R . VVilliams , P . Z ., as J . ; H . Lovegrove , P . Z ., S . E . ; J , Reid , S . N . ;

and others . The candidate not being in attendance , the three lectures were given . Comps . N . Turner , Z . ; Bates , H . j and Reid , J ., were elected ; Comps . E . Walker , Treas . j H . Lovegrove , S . E . ; Dove , Brydges , Bates , and Lightfoot , being elected to the other offices . A banquet followed .

Star Chapter ( No . 1275 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., when there were present Comps . C . N . Mclntyre North , M . E . Z . j C . Meierhoff , H . j C . IL Stone , J . j Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Payne Makeham , S . N . ; W . Eckersall , P . S . j W . H . Smith , ist A . S . j J . H . Edwards , 2 nd A . S . - ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . ; Carl Fleck , l . P . Z . j ] . Addington , P . Z . j W . Cowley ,

P . Z . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . ; G . Benedetti , P . Z . ; T . B . D'Ardenne , and others . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirm , Bro . George Wyatt , 1559 , was unanimously accepted as a candidate , and the following companions were elected for office during the ' ensuing year : Comps . C . Meierhoff , M . E . Z . ; H . G . Martin , H . ; C . H . Ston -., J . j Woolmer

Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV Eckersall , S . N . j W . H . Smith , P . S . j J . H . Edwards , ist A . S . j J . S . Targett , 2 nd A . S . j and Patrick , Janitor . The Three Principals delivered their appropriate lectures , the name of another candidate was submitted , various communications received , a notice of motion to present the retiring M . E . Z . with a jewel was given , and the

convocation closed . After ample justice had been done to the creature comforts provided , grace was pronounced , and the loyal and Royal Arch toasts received with the usual heartiness , the M . E . Z . giving a graphic description of the manner in which the officers of Grand Chapter performed their duties . Comp . Carl Fleck , l . P . Z ., in proposing "The Health of

the M . E . Z ., " congratulated the companions on the able manner in which the M . E . Z . had maintained the reputation of the chapter . The M . E . Z ., Comp . C . N . Mclntyre North , in reply , thanked the l . P . Z . and companions for the compliment they had paid him j it was probably the last time but one that he would preside over them at the festive board as M . E . Z ., his year of oflice had been signalised by a

departure on the road to prosperity ot tne star Chapter , the members he had already exalted fully justified their anticipation , and the candidates approved would still further add to their prosperity under the able direction of those who would follow him . He would propose " The Health of the M . E . Z . Elect , " who had already proved his metal while presiding over another chapter . His proficiency in working the ceremonies was only equalled by the tact and ability with which hc would preside over the mere material interests of the chapter .

Comp . Meierhoff , M . E . Z . elect , thanked the M . E . Z . and companions for having elected him to the highest office in his mother chapter . _ Circumstances had first placed him over another convocation , and the experience he had gained , which had been referred to in so ( littering a manner by the M . E . Z ., would , he hoped , render him ( the M . E . Z . elect ) worthy of the honour done him that evening .

I The M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Visitor , " had much pleasure in welcoming him , not only as a friend of their excellent S . E ., but as renewing the memories of a memorable gathering held 11 years ago at Bro . Wood ' s , at which hc ( the M . E . Z . ) had presided as chief of the Club of True Highlanders . He then knew their visitor as Bro . D'Ardenne , 11 S 4 . Comp . Cowley , then VV . M . 1559 , was

also present j Bro . Duke , a worthy Mason , who had just gone to the Grand Lodge above j Bros . R . Lamb , 117 S j Pardoe , 534 j Bromley , Stephens , Neil , Mackay , 1 G 23 j J . S . Hartley , 142 GJ and MefTan , now of 1559 . These unexpected reunions gave a zest to Freemasonry , and he trusted that now their visitor had favouicd them with his company they might olten have the pleasure of seeing him . Comp . D'Ardenne , in returning thinks for thc flattering

welcome given him by the M . E . Z ., said he could call to mind many of the events of the evening alluded to , and when after a lapse of so many years he again enjoyed the good things of this life under the able presidency of the M . E . Z ., the warmth of his welcome made him hope that it would not be his last visit to the Star Chapter . Comps . Carl Fleck and Hilton responded for " The Past Principals . "

Comps . Woolmer Williams , P . Z , and T . Grummant , P . Z ., returned thanks for re-election to their respective olliccs as S . E . and Treasurer . In proposing "Thc Health of the Officers , " thc M . E . Z . thanked them one and all for their assistance . It was unnecessary for him to recapitulate the good qualities of the M . E . Z . elect . Comp . H . G . Martin , unavoidably absent , was

an experienced worker , but the chair of J . was most ably filled by Comp . Stone , whom he must congratulate on being installed last week in the chair of J . in another chapter . Comp . Stone had been for some time figuratively on the shelf , but in reality his old friend , with his ready good nature and inexhaustible energy , had always been able and willing to fill any vacant oflice , and by so doing had very

materially added to the efficient working of thc ceremonies , and thc lucid manner in which he had delivered the historical lecture that evening was an event of the pood woiking they were to have in the future . Comps . Makeham , S . N ., and Eckersall , P . S ., had shown a ready , skilful zeal , and Comps . Smith and Edwards an intelligent interest in their duties , which had rendered his year of office an unalloyedYileasure , and assured him that the destiny of the

chapter was in good hands . Comps . Meierhoff , Stone , Makeham , Eckersall , Smith , and Edwards having replied , the entertainment was closed in the usual manner . During the evening Comp . Williams enlivened thc proceedings with some anecdotes . Comps . Grummant and Meierhoff gave some excellent recitations , nautical and otherwise , and Comps . Stone , Smith , and Edwards gave outward expressions to the prevailing harmony .

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Islington Chapter ( No . 1471 ) . —The annual installation of Principals of this chapter was held on the 25 th ult . at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , there being present on the occasion Comps . VV . Church , M . E . Z . ; Sidney Napper , H . ; W . E . Sutton , J . ; W . H . Caton , Scribe E . ; James Speller , Scribe N . j C G . Cutchley , D . Campbell , J . Bunker , W . Shurmur , P . Z . ; H . Cox , P . Z . ; W . W . Scarlett , P . Z . ; Wm .

Bredin , F . O . Few , Henry C Muckfey , W . Banks , Reuben Loomes , Samuel A . Stanger , W . Gibbs , and Walter E . Sutton . Visitors-. Comps . W . Forty , P . Z . 174 ; H . Massey , P . Z . Glgand 192 S ; C . Dancyger , M . E . Z . 205 ; and W . Blackburn , P . Z . 1365 . Comp . Wm . Shurmur , P . P . G . J . Essex , was the Installing Principal , the work being beautifully performed . The list of officers of the chapter for the current year was as follows :

Comps . S . Napper , M . E . Z . ; William D . Church , l . P . Z . j Walter E . Sutton , H . j Jas . Speller , J . j Wm . Shurmur , P . Z ., Treas . ; William H . Caton , S . E . j C . G . Cutchley , P . Z ., S . N . j D . Campbell , P . S . j J . Bunker , ist A . S . j N . Fortescue , 2 nd A . S . j C . E . Luker , D . of C . j H . Nicholson , A . D . of C . j W . Banks , Org . j and J . Ives , Janitor . A cordial vote of thanks to Comp . Shurmur for performing the ceremonies was unanimously passed , and a

handsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Church . Comp . Henry Cox , P . Z ., having resigned the office of Treasurer on account of indifferent health , a vote of thanks to him was passed for his admirable discharge of the duties of Treasurer of the chapter for many ' years , and it was resolved to present him with a testimonial consisting of an address , in illuminated writing , on vellum , framed and glazed , recording the sentiments of the companions of the

chapter , whose signatures were to be appended to the writing . The Audit Committee's report was then submitted and passed with gieat gratification , a' balance of over £ 41 being found in favour of the chapter , exclusive of the numerous paymjnts made that evening . The working of the chapter was followed by one of the prettiest banquets that could be put before the companions , and it was thoroughly enjoyed . Subsequently the toasts

were proposed and honoured . Comp . Church , l . P . Z ., proposed "The M . E . Z ., " who , he said , was one of the best and warmest-hearted men they could desire to have f . ir their M . E . Z . He had been associated with him for thc last two years in office , and had given him ( Comp . Church ) the most helping hand . He asked the companions to give him during the coming year all the support he so thoroughly deserved .

Comp . S . Napper , in acknowledging the toast , said he had always found Comp . Church the same , whether in the chapter or outside it . That was a great secret of strength . The way in which the companions had received the toast was an earnest of their good intentions towards the Islington Chapter . In lurtherance of the tenets taught in Masonry previous to his going into the chair , he wanted all the companions to hold together and work together , and

do all they could for the chapter . The Islington Chapter had had a great number of Principals , but it had had none better than those who had been in office during the last few years , and he hoped all future oflicers would imitate their example . Comp . Napper next proposed "The I . P . Z ., Comp . Church , " in whom they undoubtedly had a thorough Royal Arch Mason , who had gone through his year creditably and

left the chair with a splendid record . Not only had he performed his work well , but he left a large balance in favour of the chapter , more than £ 40 . He ( Comp . Napper ) wanted that it should not sink below £ 4 *) . It ought to put the companions on their m ittle . Comp . Church had bien an exemplary Principal of that chapter . Comp . Church , l . P . Z ., said , in reply , that it gave him a great deal of pleasure to be in the position of a Past

Principal , and it was a source of gratification to him that at the end of his year the companions testified to his having given them satisfaction . He trusted he had given the companions all they required at the banquet table , although he had left them a good balance in the hands of the Treasurer . He hoped to be spared many years to be among the companions . Thc Islington Chapter was the only chapter he ever belonged to . If every one used his best endeavours on behalf

of it it would continue to bc a success . He knew that Comp . Napper would do credit to the chapter . In conclusion , he thanked the companions very heartily for the P . Z . 's jewel with which they had presented him , and of _ which he vvould always be very proud . When he saw his very dear and esteemed old friend , Comp . Shurmur , who proposed him in that chapter , he sincerely trusted that he and all the Past Principals of the chapter would be connected together many

years in promoting the interests of the Islington Chapter . Comp . W . Shurmur , P . Z , in responding to the toast of '' The Installing Principal , " said he always remembered with the deepest gratitude the unvarying and extraordinary kindness which he hai received from the members of that chapter , and thc almost unique honour which they conferred by having unanimously elected him for three years in succession to preside as First Principal , and having voted

him the handsome and cosily P . Z . s jewel , with two diamond bars , which he wore . He need scarcely say how highly he prized that jewel , but he almost esteemed of equal value the further compliment they had paid him by electing him their Treasurer . He accepted the appointment with mingled feelings , pleasure that it afforded him an opportunity of serving the chapter , and regret that such a valued and esteemed friend and companion as

Past Principal Cox had been compelled by reason of illhealth to resign a post which he had filled so many years with honour and distinction , lie ( Comp . Shurmur ) would be very ungrateful if he did not acknowledge the extremely complimentary manner in which the M . E . Z . had referred to t e way in which he ( Comp . Shurmur ) had performed the ins . 1 llation ceremonies . Anything he took in hand he always did lo the best of his skill and ability . If he had given

them satisfaction he was extremely gratified . He had also to thank the M . E . Z . for having so kindly referred to his ( liro . Shurmur ' s ) candidature forthe Grand Treasurership . 'The companions would be pleased to know that his Committee had received promises of support far exceeding their most sanguine expectations , and they confidently hoped that in March next he would be elected by an overwhelming

majority to the honourable and distinguished position of Grand Treasurer . He could assure the companions that if elected , he would conscientiously endeavour to prove himself worthy of that dignified and important office , Comp . James bptl . er , J ., replying to the toast of "The Second and Third Principal , " referred to the past history of the chapter , and the different condition it was now in to

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that when he joined it on the introduction of Comp Shurmur . When that companion got into office , naturally there came a steady flame , then a fire , and at last a gigantic blaze . It was now a most flourishing chapter , and and . he ( Comp . Speller ) was Third Principal . He hoped they would have plenty of work . Comp . Shurmur had said that was the third time he had had the pleasure of

installing him ( Comp . Speller ) in the Third Principal ' s chair . That was a fact ; he had installed him in the Warner Chapter , in the Guelph , and now in the Islington . Comps , Dancyger , Blackburn , Baynes , and others responded to the toast of "The Visitors ; " and Comps . Shurmur and Caton to that of " The Treasurer ami Scrihe F . " °

Comp . Ives gave the Janitor ' s toast , and the companions then separated . Sir Hugh Myddleton Chapter ( No . 1602 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the old Cock Tavern , Highbury Corner , on the 2 Gth ultimo Present : Comps . J . Bailey , M . E . Z . ; W . Fenton , H ' VV . Langdale , J . ; J . Weston , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Osborn

P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Wright , S . N . ; A . Cox , P . S . ; C . A . Dettmar , ist A . S . ; James Bayne , Org . ; G . Couchman Janitor ; R . Homan , P . Z . ; R . V . Davies , P . Z . j T . I * Bird , P . Z . j J . McLaren , P . Z . j John Greenfield , F . A Schauten , H . Pickett , G . F . Wheeler , J . A . Skudder , VV Barnes , and T . Green . Visitors : H . Dehane , M . E L S 62 , P . Z . S 90 , and E . Margrett , P . Z . 414 .

1 he chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . Bros . Pickett and Wheeler were exalted in a very impressive manner . The report of the Audit Committee being most satisfactory was entered on thc minutes . Comp . Bailey then installed his successor , Comp . Fenton , in a manner that impressed the companion to a great extent , while Comps . Weston and

usborn installed Uomp . Langdale H . and Comp . Wright J . The M . E . Z . invested the following officers for the ensuing 12 months : Comps . J . Weston , Treas . j ] . Osborn , S . E . j T . Green , S . N . j A . Cox , P . S . ; C . A . Dettmar , ist A . S . ; VV . H . Dresden , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Bayne , Org . Comp . Fenton , in presenting the l . P . Z ,, Comp . Bailey , with the handsome chapter iewe voted in

him , expressed his warmest thanks to him for his excellent and perfect working , and the great interest he had taken in the chapter ' s welfare , not only during the past year but ever since he had belonged to it . Comp . Bailey expressed his thanks in a few well-chosen words . " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter closed . The companions adjourned to banquet .

the usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts were duly honoured . Comp . Bailey , in the course of proposing " The M . E . Z ., " wished him a happy and successful year of office , and alluded to the many happy meetings they had , and how pleasant they had been , and was sure Comp . Fenton would continue to show by his zeal the interest he took in the

welfare of the chapter and Freemasonry . The M . E . Z . expressed his thanks for the way they had received his toast , and would do his utmost to fulfil the duties of his dignified office and further the interest of the chapter and comfort of all , but on the present occasion would not detain them with a long speech , as , under the direclion of . Comp . Wright , assisted by Mrs . J . A . Skudder

Miss Jessie McLaren , Bros . R . Evans , Sam Wright , and Comp . Bayne , a programme of music and singing had been provided . The toast of "The Second and Third Principals" was well received . Comp . Pickett , responding for "The Exaltees , " said both of them held office in the mother lodge , and he was delighted at the beautiful ceremony he had gone throuirh . and was

never more impressed in his life ; his admission was the fulfilment of a desire he had long felt to be a Royal Arch Mason , and hoped he would as time went on prove no discredit to the chapter . Comp . Wheeleralso responded , and concluded by thanking them , and expressing his desire to " pick it up . " Comp . Dehane , in replying for " The Visitors , " said hc

heartily congratulated the chapter on the splendid work done by the I . P . Z ., Comp . Bailey , whom he had known some years , and hid watched his Rjyal Arch career from its beginning , and was delighted , and thanked him for the pleasure he had derived from his perfect work , both as an Installing Ofiicer and M . E . Z ., an example which the present M . E . Z . might follow with a certainity of increasing the

popularity of the chapter . Comp . Margrett also responded , and added his congratulations . The toast of " The P . Z . ' s " followed—seven out of nine being present . Comp . Bailey , in reply , said he scarcely knew in what language he could express his thanks . He had been

actuated by the one desire—success . It had always b ; en a special pleasure and delight to be associated with them all . In the discharge of his various duties he felt sufficiently thanked by receiving their approbation . Comps . Weston , Osborn , Bird , McLaren , and Homan also responded . General appreciation of the l . P . Z . f-J ** his work was expressed by all , and kind wishes to the M . E . Z .

" The Officers' " Janitor's toast concluded an evening thoroughly enjoyed by all , the geniality and kindness of the M . E . Z . being thoroughly appreciated .

ACCRINGTON . Bank Terrace Chapter ( No . 462 ) . — The annual installation festival of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . The chapter was opened by Coiii'is . W . Ormerod , M . E . Z ., J . H . Calvert , H ., and Thos . Hargreaves , J . There were also present Comps . R . Rushton , P . Z ., S . E . j B . Gosling , P . Z . ; W . Rod -ers . S . N . J J ° 1

turner , Asst . Sjj . ; Christopher Furness , P . Z . ; J - " Hindle , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Goddard , D . C Dewhurst , ana others . Visitor : Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . D . G . D . C , P . O . HThe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and other business transacted , upon which C'omPSillitoe , at thc request of the M . E . Z ., occupied the chair , and installed Comps . J . H . Calvert , Z . j 'Thos . Hargreaves ,

H . j and Wm . Rodgcrs , J . ; and afterwards invested Comps . R . Rushton , S . E . ; Jonas Turner , S . N . J L * Furness , P . S . ; H . Goddard , ist A . S . j D . C . D . jwhut ** 2 nd A . S . j and John Hindle , Treas . The addresses to tw Principals , officers , and companions , we . e also g iven BJ " Comp . Sillitoe . At the conclusion of the ceremony , "" j M . E . Z . proposed , and Comp . Rushton seconded , a vote