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Parkinson , H . Gunby , S . B . Castle , S . Lete . H . W . Rumett , H . Foster , C . Reasbeck , G . White , A . M'Call , G . T . Smith , Sam Smith , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . Langbridge , P . M . 207 S , P . P . G . S . of W . ; M . Framptnn , P . M . 904 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Constable , P . M . 2259 , P . P . G . S . B . ; B . MaskiU , 2250 ; W . Dickie , P . M . 004 . P . P . G . S . of W . ; H . A . Brook , W . M . 22 O 3 ; H . G . Green , 1010 , Prov . G . Sec ; R . Brew , W . M . 2259 ; J- Valpy

Tromas . P . M . 1 S 02 , P . G . P . Notf . s ; C . Lingard , P . M . 1313 ; J . S . Ingall , D . C . 1513 ; W . Masterman , P . G . D . j Theo . Barber , J . W . 2259 ; S . Pegler , P . M . 1 S 02 , P . P . G . R . ; E . L . Mason , 304 , Prov . S . G . W . ; and C D . Nicholson , W . M . 939 . After the minutes had been read , the members of Prov . Grand Lodge were admitted and saluted . Bro . J . H . Pawson was afterwards duly presented for installation .

Collars were collected , and Bro . E . Newsum was called upon to occuDy the chair as Installing Master , Bro . Forth acting as S . W . ; J . Constable , as J . W . ; C . Goldthorpe , as I . G . ; and F . Webb , as D . C . The ceremony was beautifully and impressively performed by Bro . Newsum . Bro . Pawson invested hi" : officers as follows : Bros . C . H . Woodhouse , I . P . M . ; R . Bridge , S . W . ; F . H . Buckland , J . W . ; Rev . G . H . Stock , Chap . ; H . C . White ,

Sec . ; F . Rand , Treas .: G . Smith , S . D . ; W . W . Peacock , J . D . ; F . Webb , D . C . ; F . Duff . Org . ; S . Lester , I . G . j S . B . Castle and H . Foster , Stwds . ; J . Mason and C . Richardson , Tylers . Bro . C . Goldthorpe was unanimously re-elected Charity Steward . Bro . W . Masterman was saluted as a member of Grand Lodge . After hearty good wishes from all the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed .

A banquet was held in the ante-room , when a very large number of brethren sat down to honour the newly-installed W . M . In fact , it is reported that this was the most numerously-attended lodge and banquet that has ever been held in 242 . After ample justice had been done to the rich repast , the following toasts were duly proposed and responded to . " The Oueen and the Craft . " —National Anthem , Bro .

Webb . The W . M . proposed "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . ; the Pro G . M . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ; the Dep . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Judge Masterman , P . G . D . Eng ., responded . The W . M . next proposed "The R . W . Prov . G . Master

and Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge of W . Yorks ., " which was responded to by Bro . Hartley , P . P . G . Reg . Bro . G . M . Parkinson , in proposing the toast of "The W . M ., " spoke with the greatest fluency and brilliancy , and was heartily cheered , not only for his eloquence , but for his eulogiums on the work of the W . M . The W . M . appropriately responded . The toast of " The Installing Master " was proposed by

Bro . the Rev . G . H . Stock , and responded to by Bro . Newsum . Bro . F . H . Buckland , proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and Bro . Goldthorpe responded . Bro . F . Webb proposed " The Visitors , " to which Bros . Thomas , Nicholson , and Constable responded . Bro . Bridge gave "The Past Masters , " and Bro . Rand responded , and in his speech hinted at the desirability of founding another lodge in Doncaster , which met with hearty

approval . The speeches were interspersed with music by the band ( Bros . White , piano ; Duff , organ ; Reasbeck , violin ; Venus , flute ; and Woodhouse , piccolo ) which was a great musical treat . Songs we'e given by Bros . Jenner , Brooke ( Sheffield ) , Peacock , Webb , Duff , Buckland , and Hanson . Altogether it was a most enjoyable evening , and Bro . Pawson is to be heartily congratulated on such a successful and complimentary festival .

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Ltly Chapter of Richmond ( No . 820 ) . — This prosperous chapter held its regular convocation at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , on Monday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present : Comps . Dr . R . W . Wilson , M . E . Z . ; Major F . Larner , P . Z ., as H . ; Fred . Arnold , J . ; W . H . Myers . P . Z . ; A . Bassington , P . Z . ; J . Gait Fisher , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; W . F . Bull , Scribe N . ; Arthur Bull , P . S . ; Dr . R . J . Hamill . 1 st A . S . ; H . R . Willans , 2 nd

A . S . ; Chas . Arnold , C P . Wyatt , W . C . Hodgkinson , R . P . Webster , T . Fred . Isherwood , H . H . Jordan , F . A . Monfiet , and A . G . Young , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . ) . T . Davis , H . 134 S ; andW . Huntingdon , 278 . Chapter having been opened and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , Comp . A . A . Jordan , 1624 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The following brethren were unanimously elected for exaltation .

namely , Bros . Walter Tyler , 1707 ; Thos . B . 'Tipton , and Thos . H . Parry , 2550 ; J . Halle , 2426 ; and R . P . Webster , 2054 . The last four named of these brethren being in attendance were exalted in due form . The chapter was then closed , and a sumptuous banquet , served under tho personal supervision of Comp . Monfiet , then followed , at which a brilliant array of ladies were present in the persons of Mrs . R . W . Wilson , Miss

Webster , Mrs . Fred . Arnold , Mrs . Fred . Larner , Mrs . W . Cockburn , Mrs . James Jones , Mrs . Gait Fisher , Miss Raison , Mrs . Chas . Arnold , Mrs . Wm . Arnold , Mrs . Walter Bull , Miss Dorothy Bull , Mrs . C . P . Wyatt , Mrs . Bignold , Mrs . J . T . Davies , Mrs . W . C . Hodgkinson , Mrs . Fred . Isherwood , Miss , G . Webster , Mrs . T . B . Tipton , Mrs . T . H . Parry , and Mrs . R . J . Goddard . In the course of the proceedings , the toast of "The

Ladies" was gracefully proposed by the M . E . Z ., and briefly but appropriately acknowledged on their behalf by Comp . Willans . A well-arranged concert followed , in which Miss Webster , Miss Raison , and Miss Dorothy Bull , Bros . Wheeler and J . H . Thompson , jun ., and Comp . J . Halle ( at the piano ) , took part . Comp . J . Halle opened with a well-executed

selection on the piano , which included the celebrated intermezzo from " Cavaleria Rusticana , " & c Bro . Wheeler sang "The Dear Home Land" ( Slaughter ) , and in the second part gave " Sing on , Dear Love " ( Pinsuti ) . Miss Webster followed with "Asthore" ( H . Trotere ) , and in the second part tang "In Sweet September" ( Hope Temple ) , which was heartily encored . Bro . J . ff . Thompson sang " The Heart of a Sailor" ( S . Adams ) ,

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and in the second part gave " Blow , blow thou Winter Winrl" ( Sargeant ) . Miss Raison sang "Thy Heart ' s Rest" ( Bevan ) . and in the second part gave "Kathleen Mavourneen" ( Crouch ) , with great feeling , which was loudly encored , when she sang " Needles and Pins . " A feature of the evening was the execution on the violin by

Mis' ; Dorothy Bull , the little daughter of Comp . Walter F . Bull , of two selections , "The Blue Bells of Scotland " ( Farmer ) , and "Air Variee" ( Dancla ) , the accompanyst being Comp . Halle . The chapter rooms , when labour was end ? d , were converted into a drawing room , in which coffee and light refreshments were served .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Chapter No . 1602 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury Corner , on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Comps . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; T . Green , H . ; A . A . Dettmar , J . j John Weston , P . Z ., Treas . ; John Osborn , P . Z ., S . E . j Cox , P . S . ; J . James , A . S . ; McLaren , P . Z . ; Bailey , P . Z . ; Greenfield , P . Z . ; Homan , P . Z . ; Bird , P . Z . ; Sage

Herman , Anning , Parker , and others . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Benvoize was exalted by Comp . Western , P . Z ., in the unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z ., in a most earnest and praiseworthy manner , and ably assisted by his officers . ' * Hearty good wishes " having been given , the chapter was closed . A choice banquet followed , under the care of Comp .

Tuck , manager of the hotel , who spares neither time or trouble to meet the satisfaction of the companions . The loyal toasts were given with commendable brevity , and heartily received . The toast of "The M . E . Z . " was very warmly received . The companions of the chapter take every opportunity to express the very high esteem they entertain for their M . E . Z . The M . E . Z ., in replying , thanked the P . Zs . and

companions for the kind expression of their feelings . Though unable to be with them in the early part of the day , he had been providing for their comfort . There was an excellent programme of music , and he should therefore set them an example of short speeches , which all would observe . He was gratified with his reception , and the welfare of the chapter should be his constant care . The toasts of "The P . Zs . " "The Visitors , " "The

Exaltee , " and "The Officers" followed , and the replies were in accordance with the wishes of the M . E . Z . Too much praise cannot be given to the M . E . Z . for so thoughtfully adding to the pleasure of the companions . The singing of Miss Edythe Kemp was highly appreciated . Miss Jesse McLaren , a daughter of Comp . McLaren , P . Z .,

played a fantasia on the violm in splendid form , and those excellent artists , Comp . James Bayne , Bros . R . Evans , Cecil Barnard , and Mr . Hall , who so successfully contributed to the harmony of the evening , felt amply repaid by the genuine praise they received from the M . E . Z . and all present . The Janitor ' s toast closed a very successful meeting .

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PRESENTATION TO BRO . G . E . FAIRCHILD A . G . D . C .

There was a good attendance of well-known brethren at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 3 rd inst ., when a complimentary banquet was given to Bro . G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C , and a presentation of Grand Lodge and Chapter clothing made to him from

numerous well wishers . Bro . Robt . Manuel , P . M ., presided , supported by Bro . W . S . Penley , P . M ., Vice-Chairman , and numerous members of the Phoenix , Asaph , Urban , and Derby Allcroft Lodges , and Logic Club , including Bros . G . E . Fairchild , A . G . D . C . ; W . M . Stiles , G . Treas . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas .: G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; J . M . McLeod

Sec . R . M . I . B . ; Jas . Stephens , P . P . G . D . ; W . Thomas , P . M . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M . ; W . J . Mason , P . M . ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M . ( the Secretary of the Presentation Committee ); R . Cummings , P . M . ; and many others . After the banquet , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the CHAIRMAN , who , in proposing " The Grand Officers , " said he did not intend

asking any of those distinguished brethren to reply , as they would doubtless refer to a brother who should be nameless , and the " fat " would thus be cut out of his own part . The CHAIRMAN then proceeded to the principal business of the evening , and said that all present had gone through the emotions of an initiate , which were

serious and momentous in the career of every Mason . There was a great deal to learn in Freemasonry , and opportunities were offered to those taking up Masonry in what he conceived to be the ideal spirit—in which it should be taken up—that it was an ancient and honourable Institution which united men of many opinions

and many views on a common platform . Some of the brethren present , stirred b y a spirit of ambition , had ventured to go into office in their respective lodges , and what was essential in filling any Masonic office was an appreciation of the grandness of Freemasonry and an earnest desire not to discredit the office held .

The particular episode in Freemasonry he invited them to regard happened between 22 nd February , 18 7 6 , and 24 th April , 1 S 95 . On the 22 nd Frebruary , at the Old St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell—which had many associations dear to those interested in art , literary , and dramatic life—there was initiated a young man—he would not disclose his age , but say about 19 years younger than he was that night . The distinguished

Mason ( Bro . Tickle ) who had the honour of initiating him was prevented from attending on the present occasion through illness . The Urban Lodge in which the initiiiion took place was , and is to some extent , although not so much as in the old days , associated with the Old U . ban Club named after Sylvanus Urban the proprietor , ind founder of the " Gentleman ' s Magazine . " Amongst the members of the Urban Lodge was Bro . Henry Marston , who raised the particular Mason he

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was referring to . I he Urban Lodge was not undistinguished in the realm of literature and art and they had present the W . M who illustrated that point , being no mean student of art , but one whose name was known and revered in artistic circles . The particular brother he was referring to was attracted by a kindred lodge , the Asaph , and there would have

been many more- members of that lodge present if possible . This particular Mason not only joined the Asaph , but won great distinction in it and as a P ; ist Master was honoured and respected . His Masonic sympathies were not exhausted and he joined one of the oldest lodges—a lodge which but for some irregularity of a past Secretary would have been entitled

to a centenary jewel—the Phcenix Lodge , of which the particular brother was now W . M . The fact that in Masonry it was necessary to have private rehearsals before public performances was recognised by Bros . John Maclean and Buckland , who formed a little society known as the Logic Club . The particular Mason referred to happens to be the Preceptor of that

club and the brethren would appreciate what that meant , for they knew what stubborn materials the Preceptors had to deal with week after week . That was an honourable record , but he felt there was still another sphere in Freemasonry in which he might and had done most useful work , the Masonic Charities , in which he had served as Steward 17 times .

Freemasonry required a governing body , and the guest of the evening had been returned on the Board of General Purposes on several occasions , on two of which he was at the head of the poll by the suffrages of the brethren . Their brother had waited patiently for that recognition which was his due , and the M . W . Grand Master , in the exercise of his discretion , had selected him to fill

a most distinguished office in Grand Lodge . The brethren had assembled to express their appreciation for the honour so worthily bestowed . It had been felt that the Masonic bodies with which he was associated would esteem it a privilege to be permitted to ask him to accept those beautiful things which as a Grand Officer he was . entitled to wear . He ( the Chairman )

asked their guest to accept these things with their hearty congratulations on the distinguished office he filled . They | hoped he would live many years to wear them and that his children ' s children would regard the jewel as a token of the goodwill they felt towards him . Bro . G . E . FAIRCHILD , A . G . D . C , who met with an enthusiastic reception , said he was overwhelmed in

many directions . By the kind and flattering remarks made about himself , by the reception given him , by the presence of the distinguished brethren who had honoured them , and by the magnificent present they had been pleased to give him on his appointment to Grand office . Of course he was the particular brother referred to by the Chairman . It was certainly a matter

of regret to him that Bro . Tickle , his father in Freemasonry , was not present through illness . He was delighted to know they had present one who , in the Urban Lodge , was an older member even than Bro . Tickle , and who had been his constant friend , and rendered him invaluable assistance—Bro . Pearce . It was gratify ing to know that so many had attended to

do him honour . He regarded it as a particular honour that he had been elected an honorary member of the Derby Allcroft Lodge . Why he hardly knew , for he only did in a small way what any brother would do . It scarcely seemed nearly 20 years ago since he was initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Tickle , and a most distinguished brother did him the honour of raising

him—Bro . Henry Marston . He was then imbued with the highest principles of Masonry , and had endeavoured , in his humble capacity , to carry them out . The hig h honour conferred upon him by the Most Worshipful Grand Master came upon him as a great surprise and with an extreme amount of pleasure . It was not , of course , in the power of everyone to get

Grand honours , and it was naturally most difficult to make selections . He sincerely hoped that none would regret his appointment , and he would endeavour to discharge his duties to the best of his ability . He had not founded many lodges or gone into the higher Degrees , but had confined himself to four lodges and one chapter . He had been somewhat of a worker in

Freemasonry where names were not published and where the work was practically unknown . He had had the honour of being a member of the Board of General Purposes for some years , and had been appointed to every committee , also to the Committee of Management of the Old People , and House Committee of the Boys' School . He was one of those who liked to take

part in the internal workings of the Institutions , and more particularly on the Board of General Purposes . His only regret in accepting Grand office was that of losing his association with that Board . They all knew what he had done at the Logic Club , and with the exception of Bro . Fitzgerald , he was the onl y living founder of that club . It was a private club where

they had subscribed over 2000 guineas to the three Institutions . Ho had endeavoured to carry out his duties as Preceptor , and was deeply obliged for their kindly appreciation of his efforts as evidenced by his re-election for the past seven or eight years . He desired to express his deep gratitude and his sincere appreciation of what they had done for him . He

could say he tried not to allow this presentation to take place , and if he had succeeded he would have deprived them of a very pleasant evening . He was pleased to think he was over-ruled , and from the bottom of his heart he thanked them deeply and most gratefully . "The Secretary , Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M ., " was then given by the C HAIRMAN , after which Bro . W . THOMAS , P . M ., gave "The Visitors , " to which Bros .