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companion as Comp . Burgess in the chair . The M . E . Z . not only filled the chair with dignity and courtesy , but as far as his work was concerned they were satisfied he could not be surpassed , and he would , in fact , set an example during his year of office that would render it difficult for a successor to follow . Comp . C . O . Burgess , M . E . Z ., returned sincere thanks . The I . P . Z . had spoken of what he was pleased to call the dignity with which he occupied the chair , but there was some dignity in filling the office of First Principal in that chapter on account of the

large amount of vitality in it . That was the best augury for its prosperity in the future . Five new members had been added to the chapter that evening , which was a pleasing reminder that 19 were added on the first night after the consecration . They should give honour to whom honour was due , and a great measure of the success was due to the Treasurer , Comp . J . H . Price . The prospect of future work was very bright to to those fond of work , and the other two Principals were thirsting for more work .

"The H . and J . " was next given by the M . E . Z ., who congratulated the chapter on having two very worthy companions to fill those important posts . Comp . Welsford , H ., was a rigid martinet in carrying out all connected with Masonry , and his advice could be followed with confidence . In the beaten paths of friendship they could find no better friend than Comp . Welsford , who filled all the offices he held with dignity and credit . In the J . they were equally fortunate , Comp . E . L . Berry being an excellent Mason and a humorist of the first water , who always made them feel happy and contented by his

sunny manner . Comp . W . O . Welsford , H ., expressed his thanks and his pride in filling the office of Second Principal . He had been proud to assist in exalting four candidates into the chapter , which he was convinced would go on and prosper . Comp . E . L . Berry , J ., also responded . " The Exaltees , " was submitted by the M . E . Z ., who said they included two personal friends of his own—Comps . W . and J . Rudermacher , the latter of whom he initiated into Masonry . The Royal Arch was not only distinguished for its beautiful ritual , but because it was a more select circle , if possible , than the Craft .

Comp . W . Rudermacher in his response , said when he entered Masonry he found there a creed and religion , he had previously had his own mind as to the proper course to be pursued . As he went on in Masonry he found it more consonant with what should be done , It had been his privilege to enjoy the friendship of the M . E . Z ., whom he found an excellent exemplar of Masonry , and when he had said so much for Masonry

he could not say more for the man . Comps . J . Rudermacher , Atkins , and Pearson , also replied , after which , "The Joining Member , " was given and replied to by Comp . Dixon . " The Visitors , " was cordiall y given by the M . E . Z ., who referred in kindly and complimentary terms to each visiting companion present , and a suitable response having been made , " The Officers , " and Janitor ' s toast closed the proceedings .

Comp . Stuart Walker was assisted in the musical arrangements by Miss Susetta Fenn , Bro . Goodwins , and Mr . Albert Day .

Kennington Chapter , No . 1381 . A meeting of this very prosperous and harmonious chapter was held at the wellknown and ancient hostel , the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on the I ith ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . R . Lingley , M . E . Z . ; Buxton , H . ; A . Lundie , J . H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . ; C . Colwell , S . N . ; George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; W . Smith , P . S . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . W . Westley , P . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ;

E . Ayling , P . Z . ; H . Dennis , P . Z . ; and H . Salter , P . Z . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comps . Buxton , Lundie , and Colwell were elected to fill the respective positions of First , Second , and Third Principals . Among the officers elected were Comps . H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Smith , S . N . ; G . Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; Whitney , P . S . ; and Patrick , P . Z .

1623 , Janitor . The Auditors having * been elected , were directed to audit the accounts for the year one hour previous to the installation meeting in May next . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the outgoing First Principal . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Sims , P . Z . ; W . P . Webb , P . Z . ; Whitney , P . S . ; and R . B . Hopkins . The chapter was then closed . A dinner followed .

Comp . G . Everett , P . G . Treas ., responded in fluent terms on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " Comp . Dennis proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z . " He said that the members were all sorry that there had been no exaltation during Comp . Lingley ' s year of office . The majority present had seen his excellent working in the Craft chair , and he ( the speaker ) felt confident that his efforts in the Royal Arch Degree would have been equally as successful . However , he had presided both in the chapter-room and at the banquet

table most genially , and hc trusted that Comp . Lingley would live many years to rank as a Past Principal of the chapter , and wear the beautiful jewel which the members had voted to him . The M . E . Z . having responded , then gave " The Second and Third Principals . " He said that tbe first-named , Comp . Buxton , for many years had been their genial host .

However , although he had left the Horns Tavern , he had not severed his connection with the chapter . He hoped that as first Principal he would receive every support of the members . Comp . Lundie was a Past Master of the Kennington Lodge , in which he had done good suit and service , and no doubt , as Second Principal , would perform his work well . This toast having been well-received , was duly acknowledged .

The toast of "The Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps . E . Ayling and H . J . Lardner , whose respective merits and work in the Degree were second to none . The toast of " The S . E . and Treasurer" was replied to by Comps . H . Higgins and G . Everett ; and " The Officers " by Comps . Colwell and Smith . During the evening the companions were vocally entertained by Comps . Buxton , Lundie , Everett , and others .

Gladsmuir Chapter , No . 1385 . The installation meeting was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet , on Friday , the 19 th ult . Ccmp . J . G . Cobb , M . E . Z ., was detained in town till towards the close of the proceedings , and in his absence Comp . J . Brittain , P . Z ., Treas ., P . Prov . Asst . G . Soj ., occupied the chair of Z ., with Comp . E . P . Debenham , P . Z ., as H ., and Comp . C Woodrow , J . The others present were Comps . W . Lewis , P . Z ., P . Prov . A . G . Soj ., Scribe E . ; S . M . Banker , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Std . Br . ; W . Baddeley , Princ Soj . ; R .

Cranston , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; W . J . Boyce , G . Blizard Abbott , H . Overed , b . H . Graddage , W . J . James , W . J . Batho , and R . H . Goddard , Janitor . Visitors : Comps , Walter George , 101 ; G . Chamberlain , 1471 ; S . W . Dumville , J . 1 479 ; A . E . Ekins , H . 1 479 ; R . G . Young , 2416 ; H . Godwin , 1260 ; H . Plowright , 73 ; and A . Shilling , 1321 . The minutes of the November convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lewis , P . Z ., took the chair and inducted Comp . C . Woodrow into the chair of M . E . Z ., and afterwards installed Comp . R . Cranston as H . ; the J . elect—Comp . G . B . Abbott

—being installed as J ., by Comp . Woodrow . The following were invested as the officers for the ensuing year , namely , Comps . W . Lewis , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; W . Baddeley , Scribe N . ; J . Brittain , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Overed , Princ . Soj . ; Graddage , 1 st Asst . Soj ; W . J . James , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; W . J . Bryce , Stwd . ; and R . H . Goddard , Janitor . A P . Z . 's j ' ewel was presented to Comp . J . C . Cobb , I . P . Z ., in recognition of jbis services during the past year , and as a mark of respect and esteem from the companions , and a vote of sympathy was passed with Comp . W . J . Crutch , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . N ., on the death of his daughter-in-law , and of thanks for having occupied the chair of H . during the past year .

Chapter was closed , and the companions dined together and spent an extremely pleasant evening . Comps . Walter George , James , and others , enlivened the proceedings with several capital songs . In one of the intervals between the speeches , Comp . Woodrow , M . E . Z ., suggested a shilling whip round in behalf of the Prince of Wales ' s Hospital Fund for London , which resulted in a collection of £ 1 6 s . for that praiseworthy fund .

Consecration Of New Masonic Chambers At Glasgow.

CONSECRATION OF NEW MASONIC CHAMBERS AT GLASGOW .

The brethren within the Province of Glasgow city have long had a desire to have some central home of the Craft within their province , and with this end in view , a Limited Liability Company was promoted some two years ago , under the Chairmanship of the Piov . Grand Master , Bro . John Graham , C . A ., of Broad , stone . The result of the labours of the directors of the company has been the erection of a very handsome pile of buildings in West Regent-street , consisting of two large lodge rooms and a grand hall , measuring about 64 by 38 feet , and capable of seating about 400 people , with ample . kitchen and retiring accommodation .

On Friday , the 26 th ult ., a special meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge was held within the new Masonic chambers for the purpose of receiving a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , headed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master , Bro . Lord Saltoun , who was accompanied by Bros , the Earl of Rosslyn , S . G . W . ; Maj F . W . Allan , J . G . W . ; D . Murray Lyon , G . Sec . ; David Reid , G . Treas . ; Robert Sorley , G . Jeweller ; W . Munro Denholm , G . Bible Bearer ; J . Carruthers , G . Marshal ; and a large number of Grand

Stewards , under the charge of Bro . R . N . Johnstone , Vice-President of Stewards . On ascending the dais , the GRAND MASTER thanked the brethren assembled for their cordial reception , and stated that owing to the limited time at their disposal , the deputation had not had time to go minutely over the books of Pro - vincial Grand Lodge , but so far as they had inspected them , they had found everything in a satisfactory condition , and he would instruct the Grand Secretary to take an early opportunity of completing the inspection and report the result to him .

The second , and most important part of the programme was then proceeded with by Bro . J GRAHAM asking the M . W . Grand Master to superintend the consecration of the chambers in which they were then met . In this ceremony the Grand Master was ably assisted by Bros . John Graham , P . G . M . ; ex-Bailie Michael Simons , P . G . S . M . ; Revs . Dr . Tulloch and Dr . Watt , P . G . Chaplains ; Wm . Phillips , P . G . S . W . ; A . M . Smith . P . G . J . W . ; John Mackenzie , P . G . Marshal ; and Gideon Duncan , Prov . Grand Director of Music .

The oration was delivered by Bro . Rev . Dr . TULLOCH , who ] took forjhis text the associations and feelings of " home " life . After the conclusion of the consecration ceremony , the company adjourned to the Grand Hall , where they were entertained to a cake and wine banquet ; Bro . John Graham in the chair . The toast of " The Queen and the Craft" was proposed by the CHAIRMAN .

"The Three Grand Lodges" was proposed by Bro . ex-Bailie SIMONS , and replied to by Lord SALTOUN . " The Provincial Grand Lodge , " proposed by the GRAND MASTER , was replied to by Bro . J GRAHAM . Bro . W . MUNRO DENHOLM proposed " Success to the Glasgow Masonic Hall Company , Limited , " and paid a tribute to the architect of the building—Bro . J . L . Cowan , I . A . —for the handsome halls he had designed for the use of the brethren . During the banquet Bro . Robert Buchanan , jun ., gave a selection of music on the grand organ .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

York College . The annual obligatory meeting of this college was held in Freemasons' H ill , St . Saviourgate , York , on Saturday last . There was a large attendance of memb : rs , including the Chief Adept of the Province , Fra . T . B . Whytehead ; the Suffragan , Fra . J . L . Atherton ; the Prov . Treas ., Fra . W . Flockton ; the Prov . Sec , F . j . Blenkin ; and the Magister Templi , Fra . W . W . Cheesman . With one exception the whole of the officers of the college were present , and 33 other fratres , ths whole gathering nu-nbsring 5 i .

A ballot was taken for 10 candidates , six of whom being present ware reoeiv ; d into the ist Grade , the ceremonies being performed by the Celebrant , assisted by Fratres C . D . HiU Drury and W . H . Cowper , Past Celebrants . The Celebrant elect , Fra . J . Robinson , was then presented by the four Ancients and inducted into the chair of CR . by the Chief Adept , and at once nominated his officers . Fratres Atherton and J . J . Wilkes were elected as High Council Representatives . The Treasurer ' s report showed the finances to be in an excellent condition . The Chief Adept gave an

address on " The Mason's Oath , " which seemed to afford considerable interest . He also congratulated the college on its remarkable success both in strength and quality . After the dissolution of the college , the frat res adjourned to the dining r 10 m , where an excellent dinner was served , which was followed by a numbsr of speeches . The following were present : Fras . T . B . Whytehead , C . L . Mason , J . M . Meek , I . J . Wilkes , C S . Lane , J . L . Atherton , C Palliser . C . D . Hill Drury , W . F .

Tomlinson , W . H . Cowper , W . Flockton , J . Blenkin , T . Mvers , W . N . Ciejsman , E . Lira , Tom Tomlinson , F . W . Halliwell , J . T . Seller , J . K . W . lkes , W . Swales , I . Robinsm , J . Smith , E . Micklethwait , B . S . Bailey , G . | H . Parke , R . J . Sm ' th , R . H Walters , A . J , Bodman , G . Thompson , W . H . Turner , G . J Robinson , T . Linskell , E . Billington , J . H . Gration , W . T . Marshall , G . Musgrove , G . Ward nan , J . V . Cooper , J . A . Jones , T . Wood , H . Dittmar , E . Richards , A . J . Spinks , W . Battle , R . Hudson , G . W , Hudson , T . Waller , R . Tindall , E . A . Hirst , W . T . Stead , and P . Pearso . i .

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