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Craft Masonry .

Radnor Lodge , No . 2587 . The installation meeting of this influential and most prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , the 16 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Folkestone . The following members were present or sent letters of apology for absence : Bros , the Earl Amherst , Deputy G M ., Prov . G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Radnor , W . M . ; Viscount Folkestone ; Lieut .-Col . W . Keilv Westropp , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Lieut .-Col . E . J . Hamilton , I W . ; the Rev . J . E . Player , Chap . ; Major .-Gen . E . A . Wood , C . B . ; Major .-Gen . W . Jackson ; Lieut .-Gen . Sir J . Bevan Edwards , K . C . M . G ., C . B ., M . P . ; Captain C . Miller Layton , I . P . M . ; Lieut .-Col . G . H . O'Malley , D . C ; Captain Lafone , A . D . C . ; F . Hall , Treas . ; Dr . W . L . Chubb , I . G . ; Dr . A . J . De Butts , Dr . C . A .

P Osburne , Dr . C . E . Perry , Brigade-Surgeon E . D . Tomlinson , the Rev . C . Bosanquet , A . H . Gardner , Sec . ; Lieut .-Gen . G . N . Boldero , C . B . ; Dr . C . E . Fitzgerald ; E . Letchworth , G . Sec ; J . S . Eastes , Dep . P . G . M . ; Dr . F . Eastes , W . F . Larkins , Capt . W . H . Eccles , Major R . Blackall , R . Sivewright , D . P . W . India ; W . S . Miller , the Rev . E . Kinloch Jones , E . Stow Thompsin , M . \ . ; Dr . W . H . Sturgee , Dr . Percy Dodd , Lieut . W . McGildouny , Capt . C . W . Tyler , H . Mackeson , Dr . Norton , Dr . A . E . Price , G . S . Wilks , Major J . Barrett-Lennard Nevinson , Major Henry Vere , Capt . C . L . Cotton , J . Creery , W . H . Norman , Capt . G . D . M . Hughes , W . W . Flint , C . J . Price , the Rev . E . V . E . Bryan , Dr . Fitzgerald , J . Risdon Davy , and H . B . Garling . There were also many visitors , including the Worshipful Masters of many lodges in the

province . The lodge having been opened , and the W . M ., Bro . the Earl of Radnor , Prov . G . M . Wilts having received the honours due to his rank , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s accounts unanimously adopted . The noble Earl then installed Bro . Col . Westropp W . M . for the ensuing year . Needless to say the ceremony was carried through with all the grace and geniality for which the noble Earl is famous amongst his brethren , both in his own province and in Folkestone , and the W . M . elect installed into the chair of K . S . and the addresses given in a manner which called forth the admiration of every brother present . The W . M . then invested

his officers as follows : Bros . Right Hon . the Earl of Radnor , Prov . G . M . Wilts , I . P . M . ; Lieut .-Col . C . J . Hamilton , P . M . 2195 . S . W . ; E . T . Ward , J . W . ; Rev . J . E . Plaver , P . M . 2237 , P . P . G . C . Norfolk , P . S . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Hall , P . M . 709 , P . P " . G . Reg ., Treas . ; A . H . Gardner , Sec . ; Dr . A . J . De Butts , S . D . ; Dr . W . L . Chubb , P . M . 1436 , J . D . ; Lieut .-Col . G . H . O'Malley , P . P . G . Std . Br . Gibraltar , D . C . ; Captain Lafone , A . D . C . ; S . H . Greenstreet , P . M . 125 , Org . ; Captain W . Steward Miller , I . G . ; Major J . Barrett-Lennard Nevinson , Dr . W . Howard Sturge , and E . Stow Thompson , Stwds . ; and G . Butcher , Tyler .

The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to Hotel Wampach for the banquet . Here they found the tables most artistically decorated with a wealth of choice plants and flowers , and every preparation made for the comfort and pleasure of the 60 or 70 brethren who were present . Grace was said by the Chaplain , Bro . Rev . J . E . Player . It was the generally expressed opinion of those best able to judge that a better dinner had never been served at any Masonicjfestival in the Province of Kent . The usual toasts were gone through . " The Queen and the Craft" was given by the Worshipful Master , as was also

"The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " The I . P . M ., Bro . the Earl of Radner , then gave the next toast , " The M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; the R . W . Dep . G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said he had known the Earl of Lathom and Earl Amherst for a great many years , and he could say that they were very good Masons and the best of good fellows . He had served with Bro . Earl Amherst in the House of Commons and since in the Lords . The Freemasons of this country were fortunate in having such able men at the head of the Craft ; they were most worthy and

most valued Deputies of their Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and he hoped they might long be spared to reign over them . " The R . W . Prov . G . Master of Kent , the W . Deputy , and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Rev . J . E . Player , P . G . S . Chap ., and Bro . Hall , P . P . G . Reg . Bro . Hall spoke of the great services rendered to the Province of Kent , by their P . G . Master and his Deputy , Bro . Eastes , they having raised the province ( though not a rich province , like , for example , West Yorkshire , or Surrey , or Middlesex ) , by their

arduous labours to the front rank . He hoped their younger brethren who had been appointed to ofiice would work hard and that in time they would attain to the highest offices in the lodge . The highest position in the lodge was open to every brother if he would only make himself worthy of it . Bro . Rtv . J . E . Player also responded . He said : When one had responded to the toast some score of times within a comparatively short period , it was rather difficult for one to find anything new to say . However , he thought he might be allowed to refer to Ihe great treat they had had that afternoon in witnessing the very fine working of their

Installing Master . They were all indebted to him for showing them a most perfect ceremony beautifully woiked . He might say for his brother Provincial Grand Officers of Kent , that , their highest ambition was to make and keep themselves worthy of their roost distinguished Prov . G . Master , Earl Amherst . He was the leader to whom they all looked , and he set them a noble example in all Masonic work , and hence it was a very great honour indeed to receive the coveted purple in this fortunate Province of Kent , and to serve under one whom they all revered , and Who was now , they were proud to know , not only their Prov . G . Master , but also the Deputy Grand Master of England . He was sure their P . G . M . would be pleased to hear that the lodge he had consecrated a year ago

had made such wonderful progress and that it was still growing vigorously . m The toast of the evening at an installation banquet is , of course , " The W . M . " This was given by the I . P . M . He said he was glad of the opportunity of saying how indebted he was to his friend , Bro . Colonel Westropp , who had been his acting Master during the past year . It had been impossible for him with his numerous engagements to attend every lodge meeting , and , unfortunately , on one occasion when he came up specially from Longford to attend the lodge , he was unable to leave the house , owing to an attack of gout . He was glad to know that he had an efficient deputy , and that the lodge had prospered . The toast was received with Kentish " fire . "

The W . M ., replying , said : Last year at our consecration we mustered 24 ; we have now reached the respectable number of 54 , an increase , I venture to say , that has far and away exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine . Possibly , I may be lacking in that suave urbanity which some may deem so essentially necessary to the manners ind deportment of a W . M . Still , in the equally important qualities of firmness and impartiality , I trust I shall not be found wanting ; at any rate , it will be my aim to carry out the functions of my important trust at least with dignity and moderation . Supported as I am by a body of officers so able , so eminent , and so efficientwho take the keenest

, interest in Masonry , and are so zealous to promote the welfaie of our lodge , I feel assured that the Radnor Lodge will , by our united exertions , secure for itself a fair reputation in the Province of Kent , a reputation founded and gained , as I hope it will be , not only by the excellent wotk within its walls , but that outside the door also there will exist among the members the spirit of true brotherly love—one of the grand principles on which our Order is founded—a love that will make itself known and felt in the outside world—not in words only , but in deeds also—by all those who come in contact with its members .

The next toast , "The Installing Master , " was proposed by the W . M ., who said : I can assure ycu , brethren , that a very great honour has been conferred upon the lodge to-day , an honour I shall remember as long as I am connected with Masonry—indeed , as long as I shall live . To you , Right Worshipful Sir , I would like to express my appreciation and sincere and heartfelt thanks for the cordial and courteous reception 1 have always met with as your Senior Warden . There can be no question as to the genuine interest you have taken in the new lodge , and I can testify to the good advice and sound

judgment I have received while acting as your deputy , both personally and by letter , in every matter which might tend toils advancement and secure its success . I ' eel sure 1 lam but expressing the feeling of every member ( of the ledge in saying we are much indebted for jour presence amongst us to-night , knowing as we do the long distance you have come to do us that honour . The toast was received with musical honours and much enthusiasm . the Installing Master gracefully responded . "The Masonic Charities " was proposed by the S . W ., Bro . Col . C . J . Hamilton , vtiy lew people outside the Masonic world , he said , knew what Masons had done an

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were doing in the sacred cause of Charity . He spoke of their splendid Institutions for the widows and orphans—the Boys' School , the Girls' School , and the home for the old people—and expressed the hope that the number of votes would be largely increased in the Radnor Lodge during the coming year . The lodge already held a high position in the province , and he , as their Charity representative , meant to do everything in his power during his year of office for their noble Masonic Charities , and for the honour and good name of their lodge , and he would say to his brethren—Bis dot qui cito dat .

" The Sister Lodge and Visitors " was proposed by Bro . E . T . Ward . He spoke of the good feeling existing between the two Folkestone lodges , and gave the visitors a most hearty welcome . The W . M . of Temple Lodge , Bro . H . G . Clements , and Bro . Drake , P . M . 2195 , responded . " The Officers of the Lodge " came next . . Bros . Dr . A . H . De Butts and Major Nevinson responded .

Delightful music was provided , the various speeches being mingled with songs , and much pleasure and profit the result . Bro . Capt . Lafone Journeyed from Woolwich to help with song , as well as to perform his duties as an officer of the lodge . Bro . Templar Saxe also sang , and Bros . Dr . Perry , H . G . Clements , and E . Stow Thompson . Bro . Greenstreet , P . M ., the Organist of the lodge , accompanied . It was the unanimous opinion of the brethren that the installation ceremony and the banquet and after proceedings at Hotel Wampach had been most successful and enjoyable , and that great credit was due to the Committee appointed to mike all necessary arrangements .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Harmony Chapter , No . 244 . The regular meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier's , Jersey , on the 14 th ultimo . Present : Comps . Dr . Maxwell Le Cronier , M . E . Z . ; J . T . Baal , H . ; Dr . A . C . Godfray , J . ; Peter Bois , P . Z ., Treas . ; P . G . Hamilton , P . Z ., S . E . ; F . J . Godfray , P . Z ., acting S . N . ; J . Amy , acting P . S . ; A . W . Godfray , ist A . S . ; W . Gosling , 2 nd A . S . ; W . H . Hambly , janitor ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . Z . ; Dr . J . Le Cronier , P . Z . ; I . W . Hambly , P . Z .

J . C . Barrette , P . Z . ; Major J . C . Raven , M . E . Z . 491 ; W . W . Richardson , H . 49 ! ; S . Gilley , P . Z . 491 ; J . B . Cummings , Rev . S . Stitt , Org . ; and others . The chapter being opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . A . C . Walker , 244 ; W . Sharp , 244 ; O . Belk , 877 ; W . W . Alton , S 77 ; and J . C . Gross , 1003 , and proved unanimous in their favour , and Bro . A . C . Walker being present , the R . A . Degree was conferred upon him in a very impressive manner , the Principals giving the lectures . The officers were elected

for the ensuing 12 months as follows : Comps . Dr . Maxwell Le Cronier , M . E . Z . ; Dr . A . C . Godfray , H . ; C . E . Malet de Carteret , 1 . ; Peter Bois , Treas . j P . G . Hamilton , S . E . ; J . Amy , S . N . ; A . W . Godfray , P . S . ; J . B . Cummings , ist A . S . ; W . Gosling , 2 nd A . S . ; Rev . S . S . Stitt , Org . ; and W . H . Hambly , Janitor . The Auditors and Stewards were appointed , and arrangements made for the installation banquet . Bros . C . Baker , C . H . Wilson , Sec , and A . B . Harden , S . D ., of 244 were

pro-, posed as candidates for the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes " for the chapter having been accorded by the visitors , the convocation was closed , and the companions adjourned to thc banquet-room , and sat down to an excellent supper , supplied by Comp . Hambly , the custodian of the temple , in his usual capital style . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were afterwards ably given by the

M . E . Z . The toast of " The Exaltee " having been admirably proposed by the M . E . Z ., Comp . A . _ C . Walker , in reply , said that he was gratified and pleased at the way he had been received into the happy family around him . ' Ever since his initiation he had been in search of knowledge , and that evening he had made a very great jump—a greater one than he had any idea would be made in one evening . The sublimity of the

ritual had made a lasting impression upon him , and was beyond his power of expression . Other toasts were given in a cordial manner , well received , and enthusiastically responded to . Some excellent singing and music enlivened the proceedings , which were most enjoyable . The Janitor's toast brought to an end an evening all but too soon for those who were present .

From all appearances the M . E . Z . will have a most successful year of office , for at the March meeting seven exaltees are expected .

Buckingham Chapter , No . 591 . The annual convocation and installation of Principals and officers of this flourishing chapter was held on Wednesday evening , the 16 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Aylesbury . Present : Comps . J . W . Burgess , M . E . Z . ; J . Bliss , H . ; J . Williams , J . ; I . I . Simcox , P . S . ; H . H . Sherwin , ist A . S . ; T \ Williams , S . E . ; O . J . Grace , P . Z . ; F . T . Edgington , P . Z . ; E . T . Marshall , P . Z . ; L . Poulton , P . Z . ; G . Willson , P . Z . ; O . Hustler , A . Ball , J Page , J . Reader , H . Taylor , H . Lomas , E . Brown , G . Mikin , F . Payne , and J . Hodgkinson . Visitors : Comps . E . 0 . Burgess , P . Z . 1321 ; and E . J . Wick , 276 .

Chapter having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . The balancesheet was read and adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes , the balance in the hands of the Treasurer being £ 146 19 s . 3 d . Comps . J . Bliss , J . Williams , and J . J . Simcox were then duly installed into the Principals' chairs respectively , the ceremony being ably performed by Comp . J . Williams , P . Z ., S . E . The officers were then invested as follows : Comps . J . Williams , S . E . ; Col . J . Herwood , Treas . ; H . H . Sherwin , P . S . ; A . Ball and J . Page , Asst . Sojs . ; E . Mackrill , D . C . ; and F . Payne , janitor . Business being ended , the chapter was closed . The companions afterwards dined together in the lower hall .

Zetland Chapter , No . 603 . The second meeting of this resuscitated chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Tofts , in Cleckheaton , on the 21 st ultimo , and was equally successful as the previous meeting had been . Comp . S . H . Stocks , P . Z ., M . E . Z ., presided , the other chairs being filled as follows : Comps . T . J . Pickles , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., H . ; Wm . Allatt , P . Z 7 , Prov . A . G . D . C , J . ; J . T . Last , S . E . ; Wm . Fielding , 44 S , S . N . ; Richd . Hodgson , P . Z . 448 , P . S . ; S . Law , ist A . S . ; Wm . Sharp , 2 nd A . b . ; H . E . Hodgson , and j . Clough . Visitors : Comps . H . S . Holdsworth , P . Z . 44 S , P . P . G . P . S . ; J . W . Monckman , P . Z , 600 , P . P . G . P . S . ; and A . Woodhead , 600 .

The chapter having been opened , the companions were admitted and the minutes of the previous convocation were duly confirmed . Comp . F . Newsome , 20 S , was elected a joining member , after which the ballot was taken for Bro . John Tnompson , Org . of the Zetland Lodge , No . 603 , which resulted in his favour ; sudden illness , however , prevented his attendance . Comp . Wm . S . Mortimer , P . M . 603 , who had been elected at the previous meeting , being in attendance , was exalted to the Supreme Digree of a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . H . S . Holdsworth , P . P . G . P . S ., who also gave the

lecture . This being the election meeting , the ballot for the officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Comps . S . H . Stocks ( re-elected ) , M . E . Z . ; William Sharp , H . ; j . T . Last , J . ; S . Liw , Scribe E . ; S . Mortimer , Scribe N . ; J . Clough , P . S . ; H . E . Hodgson , Treasurer ; and F . Newsome , Janitor . Three candidates were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . A resolution was passed that the future meetings of the chapter be held on the third Fricltys in January , February , March , April , Octhber , November , and December , the election of Prinapils

being held at the December meeting and thc installation at the meeting in J tnuiry . Comp . Stocks , M . E . Z ., stated that it afforded him considerable pleasure to announce that sincethe previous meeting Comp . S . Law had very generously present id tile chapter with a set of Principals' and officers' collars and jewels , and Comp . Wm . Sharp in like manner had presented a new R . A . Ibor-cloth . These gifts were , in addition to the substantial financial assistance those companions had liberally rendered towards furnishing the chapter at its formation in 1 SS 6 . Comp . Last proposed , and Comp . Hodgson