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many happy years , for it was a chapter par excellence . He had not missed one meeting , and there had been nothing approaching a breeze in relation of the members one to another . He felt very proud to be in his present position , and hoped to give satisfaction during his year . He hoped to have plenty of work , and trusted the chapter would prosper in the future as it had in the past .

"The H . and J . " was given in cordial terms by the M . E . Z ., and responded to by Comps . Salter , H ., and Dowling , J ., and was followed by "The Exaltees . " Comp . Lingley , in replying to the latter toast , said he had long had a desire to join Royal Arch Masonry , and also to be exalted in that chapter , knowing and being associated with the members in the mother lodge , and holding them in high esteem and respect .

The M . E . Z . next gave "The Installing Principal , " and remarked that Comp . Terry had for many years done that chapter the honour of installing its Principals , and the splendid manner in which he performed those ceremonies was a treat to all who had the pleasure and privilege of hearing . Comp . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., in response , said the

M . E . Z . made one little mistake , having remarked that he did the chapter the honour of installing the Principals . He regarded it precisely thc other way , which was that the chapter honoured him by inviting him to install the Principals . He esteemed it an honour to always be called upon to perform that duty , and knew he was present by the kindness of many of the P . Z . ' s , who could install in a manner

equal to any in the kingdom . Last year he did not attend , and that was the first time he had missed , but , being then the W . M . of a new lodge , he was unable to be present , They had thought fit to invite him again , and he was there with pleasure , not only to install the M . E . Z ., but also the

H . and J . The ceremony was a very important and solemn one , and deserved all the impressiveness with which one could render it in order to reach the heart as well as the hearing of those present . In that sense he had endeavoured to discharge the duty , and if he had succeeded he was amply repaid by the attention given him .

Comp . Geo . Gardner , in response to "The Past Principals , " thanked the M . E . Z . heartily for the kind manner in which he had alluded to the services rendered by that numerous body . "The S . E . and the Treasurer" was next proposed by the M . E . Z ., who said that most of them knew the abilities of their excellent Treasurer , Comp . Everett , and the great

interest he took in the welfare of the chapter . He hoped the companions would all bear in mind that Comp . Everett was a candidate for a very high position for the year iSgr , and that they would use the influence they possessed to assist him in attaining the office . They all loved and esteemed Comp . Everett for the kindly interest taken by him in all their doings , and if he was successful it would be an honour conferred on themselves .

_ Comp . George Everett , P . Z ., Treas ., expressed his sincere thanks for the very kind manner in which the M . E . Z . had submitted the toast of his health and that of his companion the S . E . The M . E . Z ., from the kindness of his large heart , had gone out of his way to induce the companions to believe he was a model Treasurer . He did put himself a little out of the way to please them and to do his

best for them , and generally succeeded , but to please everybody one must be superhuman . When they showed their appreciation he was more than repaid for any endeavours he had made . The M . E . Z . had made a kindly reference to a matter very dear , indeed , to his ( Comp . Everett ' s ) heart—the Grand Treasurership of 1 S 91 , so happily named by Comp . James Terry the blue ribbon of the Order . He thought

it was very properly named , because it was the one great office that could be attained through the suffrages of the brethren , and was the only elective office beside that of the M . W . G . M . He had already fought a severe election , but was pitted against a very strong and popular brother , and , therefore , it was no disgrace to be beaten . It was his proud boast to say he fought that election

on thoroughly Masonic lines , but , although defeated , his opponent and he had been the best of friends . Comp . E . Terry , before leaving England , left a letter addressed to Comp . Gardner , in which he said he would vote for him ( Comp . Everett ) , and very many who supported Comp . Terry on the former occasion , he was pleased to tell them , had promised their support next time . His prospects were

really and truly bright indeed . There was a time when it would have been considered a highly improper thing to address them with regard to any elective office in Masonry , but times were altered . The election for Grand Treasurer for several years had been fought on Parliamentary lines , and it had not been thought improper to canvass for support . His excuse for speaking was , as

they were aware , that unless a brother was early in the field his prospects were very small . It was a personal matter , but he was sure they would be indulgent , as the chapter did not meet again for some months . He again thanked the M . E . Z . for the kind manner in which he submitted the toast of his health . He was pleased and proud to know the chapter was in its present position . Comp . J . Terry

consecrated the chapter 11 years ago , and he was that day looking over an old diary for the igth January , 1 S 7 S , in which he had noted that the consecration ceremony passed off with the greatest eclat . Comp . Terry , on that occasion , predicted a success , and a great success it had been . He again thanked them , and hoped that on their next meeting

they would be the same happy family . Comp . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E ., also replied . Comp . Sims , P . S ., responded for " The Oflicers , " and assured the M . E . Z . it was their intention to do their best for the interests of the chapter , and to ensure good working . The Janitor ' s toast closed a pleasant meeting .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Grand Master ' s Lodge . —This distinguished lodge met at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . Alfred Williams , P . G . M . O ., Deputy Master , " in the chair ; Thomas Cubitt , S . W . ; the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Euston ,

P . G . W ., W . M . elect ; Frank Richardson , G . R ., acting J . VV . ; Charles Driver , P . G . M . O ., M . O . ; Rev . R . Robinson , Chap . ; Robert Berridge , G . D . C , & c , Treas . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . S ., Sec . ; S . B . Wilson , R . of M . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . G . S . B ., S . D . j Dr . Mickley ,

Mark Masonry.

I . G . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . D ., and Percy Wallis , Stwds . ; Capt . N . Philips , P . D . M . ; Major George Lambert , Webster , Sheppard , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Lord Dungarvan , Lennox Browne , A . R . Carter , G . Std . Br . ; H . E . Cousans , J . G . D . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Auditors was received ,

adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . I he ballot was then taken on behalf of Bros . Lord Cremorne , S . G . W . ; R . V . Vassar-Smith , G . M . O . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . W . ; J . Strachan , P . G . O . ; F . S . Knyvett , S . G . D . ; J . H . Matthews , Asst . G . D . C ; IT . E . Cousans , J . G . D . ; A . R . Carter , G . Std . Br . ; G . P . Airey , G . S . ; VV . G Lemon , S . CO . ; and Jabez Church , P . G . S . Bro . the Rt , Hon . the Earl of Euston having been presented by Bro .

Berridge , P . D . M ., he was impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Matier , P . G . W . The following appointments were then made : Bros . T . Cubitt , Deputy Master ; Lord Cremorne , S . VV . ; Charles Driver , J . VV . ; G . Cooper , M . O . ; S . B . Wilson , S . O . j Capt . T . C Walls , J . O . ; Rev . K . Robinson , Chap . ; R . Berridge , Treas . ; C . F . Matier , Sec ; G . Miller , R . of M . j Dr . Mickley , S . D . ; H . J . Lardner , J . D . ; Frank Richardson , D . C ; Percy

Wallis , I . G . j Sheppard ancl Webster , Stwds . ; and Mills , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel having been presented to Bro . Alfred Williams in recognition of his services , the Secretary read a number of apologies received from absent brethren , the most notable being Bros , the Most Hon . the Marquess of Hertford , D . G . M ., I . P . M . j Lord Cremorne , Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Cooper , P . G . D . ; and G .

Smith . The sum of 25 guineas was voted to the Mark Benevolent Fund per Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Euston as Steward from the Grand Master ' s Lodge . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was served under the supervision of Bro . Hamp . A few toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

GRA VESEND . Gordon Lodge ( No . 3 64 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Old Falcon Hotel , when there were present Bros . T . W . Wallis , W . M . j G . R . Cobham , Prov . G . S ., S . W . and VV . M . electj R . J . Beamish , J . VV . ; Wm . Barlow , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . A . Whitfield , Sec ; Chas . Cobham , J . D . ; J . E . Shrubsole ,

Steward ; G . Martin , Tyler ; F . Mitchell , P . G . R . of M ., I . P . M . ; T . R . S . Champion , and E . C . Conrad . Visitors : Bros . Dr . J . Call Weddell , P . M . 322 . and Dr . Fletcher Beach , M . O . 322 . The VV . M ., Bro . Wallis , having opened the lodge , proceeded to advance Bro . E . C Conrad , S 13 , who had been unanimously elected at the previous meeting . The next

business was the installation of Bro . G . R . Cobham , W . M . elect , which was performed in a most impressive and able manner by Bro . F . Mitchell , P . M . Bro . Cobham then invested the officers as follows : Bros . T . W . Wallis , I . P . M . ; R . J . Beamish , S . VV . ; J . C . Biggs , J . VV . ; C . R . Gramshaw , M . O . ; W . N . Soley , S . O . ; C . Stratford , P . P . G . S ., J . O . ; VV . Barlow , P . M ., Treas . ; J . A . Whitfield , Sec ; R . Pollen , R . of M . j C Cobham , S . D .

T . T . Hogg , J . D . ; J . E . Shrubsole , I . G . ; F . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of M „ D . C ; E . C . Conrad , Steward ; and G . Martin , Tyler . Bro . Wallis having been presented with a Past Master ' s jewel as a recognition of his services during his year of office , the lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and the host , Bro . Simpson , fully maintained the reputation of the Old Falcon in this department .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 28 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . Lucas , VV . M . ; Long , S . W . j Haylock , J . VV . ; Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . { pro tem . ); Snooks , S . D . ; Craggs , J . D . ; Blackman , I . C ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; H . F . Williams , W . G . Coat , Coplestone , Dyne , H .

Wake , and H . I ' oreman . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Dyne having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . A . Williams having offered himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . A . Williams being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Long was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held , at the above address on the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV . ; R . H . Williams , J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec ; j . Davies , S . D . ; J . Cummings , J . D . ; H . Blackmail , I . G . j J . Browne , Hillier , and H . Wake . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . I he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Craggs presented as W . M . elect , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed . 'The lodge was opened in the 'Third Degree , and Bro . Williams vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Craggs . The proclamations and the working tools were rehearsed ,

and the lodge resumed re 3 pectively in the Second and First Degrees , Bro . Craggs rehearsing the investiture of officers , and Bro . Williams the addresses in a very effective and efficient manner . The W . M . having risen , it was announced that Bro , Long , the Secretary , had been elected VV . M . at thc previous meeting for the ensuingweek . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

ROYAL ARTHUR LODGE ( No . 1360 ) . —The regular weekly meeting was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . A . H . Salter , 1 S 92 , VV . M . ; IT . J . Shelley , W . M . 19 S 1 , S . VV . ; G . March , LP . M . 13 G 0 , J . W . ; Wingfield , P . M . 1360 , Sec and acting Preceptor ; Bond , S . D . ; Chapman , J . D . ; Mayo , I . G . ; . V . Wing - , W . M . 15 S 5 ; Porter , Britten , and others .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Britten offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and was dul y examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was opened in the Third

Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Wing candidate . Bro . Shelley was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 31 st ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , W . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . W . ; 0 . VV . Battley , J . W . ; Geo . Read , P . M . 511 , Preceptor ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Sec . ( pro tem . ); J . Cruttenden , S . D . ; M . Rosenberg , J . D . ; VV . Jackman ,

LG . ; E . Rogers , P . M . 123 S , G . S . England ; E . F . Ferris , P . M . 1 543 ; J . W . Belsham , J . VV . Cuff , W . M . 511 ; j . Chaundler , F . Morrell , J . V . Woodman , and T . Middlewick . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Chaundler answered

the questions leading to the Second and Third Degrees , and , being only a F . C , retired . Bro . Dehane then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . VV . Cuff . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree . The candidate , Bro . F . Morrell , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was

rehearsed , I he lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Chaundler admitted . The 1 st Section was worked by Bro . G . Read , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Conway was elected W . M . for Monday , the 14 th instant , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , ' Highbury , on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . W . Nicole , W . M . ; C . G . Gray , S . W . ; J . Speller , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Fetch , P . M ., Treas . ; C M . Coxon , Sec . ; J . Duncan , S . D . ; R . Loomes , J . D . j H . B . Harding , I . C ; VV . Ball , P . M . 45 ; E . H . Moore ,

C Horst , H . J . Kimbell , E . J . Harrison , and J . M . Scarlett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Moore being the candidate . The

VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coxon , who resumed the lodge to the Second Degree , when Bro . Harrison answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Harrison being the candidate . The W . M . again took

the chair , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Edward Hector Moore was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Gray was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Nicole for his services in the chair for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Tuesday , 1 st inst ., when there were present Bros . C . G . Gray , VV . M . ; J . Speller , S . VV . ; J . Duncan , J . VV . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Fetch , P . M ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; R . Loomes , S . D . ; R . W . Nicole , J . D . ; E . H . Moore , I . G . ; J . M . Scarlett , VV . Ball , P . M . ; T . B . Smoothy , H . J . Kembell , and A . Wolter .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous ^ meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Wolter being the candidate . Bro . Gray vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Scarlett , and the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Smoothy answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gray

being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . T . B . Smoothy was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Speller was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Gray for his services in the chair for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , and adjourned until Tuesday , 13 th inst .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., and , this being the officers' night , the following officers officiated , those appointed last week to stand good for this week : Bros . VV . Brindley , Preceptor , W . M . j C 0 . Burgess , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , J . W . ; Joseph Greenway , Deputy

Preceptor ; i * . Al . Noakes , Asst . Sec j R . E . Cursons , S . D . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . D . ; John S . Cater , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; G . H . Foan , J . Gluckstein , J . B . Grieve , A . Cogliati , F . W . Buxton , W . J . Thrussell , G . A . Bergholz , E . Jessurun , Dr . R . Millican , and W . Hoggins . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Dep . Preceptor worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Dr . R . Millican having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Dr . R . Millican answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . Bro . VV . Hoggings having answered the usual questions leading to the Second

Degree in a satisfactory manner , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . Dr . R . Millican , 1604 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time ,

the VV . M . for the ensuing week was elected as on the 20 th tilt ., and who also appointed his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the Third Degree . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .