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himself ns a candidate to lie passed to the Second Degree , was duly iiucstiond , entrusted , and retired . Lodge resumed to thc Second Degree . Thc W . M . rehearsed the Degree of ICC . liro . E . Farwig , P . M ., worked the rst Section o £ the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for thc second time , Bro . E . C . Mulvey proposed that llro . II . Sammons lie W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by tbe J . VV ., and carried unanimously . Tlie VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his oliicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further olVering for the good of F'reemasonry , the lodge was closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 0 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the < tir inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Eburv-street , S . VV . Present- Bros . Wade , P . AL , W . M . ; Coleman , S . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Harvey , P . M ., S . D . ; Arnold , J . D . j Roberts , I . G . ; G'cen , P . M . ; Abbott , Taylor , Mann , Clarkson , Nice , Cope , and Featherstone . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Abbott being thc candidate . Bro . Abbott , an E . A ., answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired ;

Bro . Mann was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Mann being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for thc first time , and Bro . Featherstone , 6 ?; . was unanimously elected a joining member . The VV . M . rose tor thc second time , and Bro . Coleman was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further olVering , tlie lodge was closed . A meeting of tlie Charitable Association was afterwards held , which proved favourable to Bro . Green .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1701 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , GoMhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Williams , VV . M . j Wood , S . W . j Jennings , J . VV . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., Sec . ; Cochrane , P . M ., S . D . j Cross , L ' D . ; Whittle , I . G . j Taylor , P . M . 349 ( S . C . ) ; Sims , P . M . ; Cavers , Craggs , Lindiield , Head , Burwood , and Stonhill . , , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last in thc

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened Second Degree . Bro . Crairgs , offering himself as a candidate for raising , answered the usual miestions . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wood , who rehearsed the investment of olficers . Bro . Wood , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Prince Regent , Dulwich , road , Heme Hill , on Tuesday evening , the 2 nd inst ., when the brethren assembled in goodly numbers to support Bro , E . A . Francis , Preceptor , who occupied thc chair . There were present Bros . VV . Boyce , S . W . ; VV . Rowe , J . VV . ; C . II . Phillips , Treas . ; Geo . R . Langlev , Sec ; VV . Loney , S . D . j Newland , I . D . ; S . Richardson , I . G * . ; | as . Stevens , G . C . Banks , F . Hill , liucklev , 1 . Hicks , A . E . Albert , G . Monk , H . Hooper , VV .

Burridge , and others . The minutes of thc previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the VV . M . in his usual able and impressive manner , Bro . Burridge acting as candidate . The following brethren were unanimously elected members : Bros . Johnson and Oliver , of 183 ; and Watkins and Mills , of 1949 . It was announced that on the first Tuesday in December Bro . Watts , P . M . 507 , P . Z . 720 , would work the ceremony of installation in its entirety . It is anticipated that a large and that the will

Board of Installed Masters will be formed , same be opened and closed in due form , a part of the ceremony that is seldom carried out . " Hearty good wishes" having been given and received , the lodge was closed . The monthly meeting of the Benevolent Association was then held under the ' presidency of Bro . Francis , and the Treasurer having reported a balance in hand of over . t'S , a ballot was taken for thc sum of £ i Ss . to be paid into one of thc Masonic Institutions . Although this Association has not been been in existence four

vears , it lias forwarded upwards of ; oo guineas to the various institutions , collected by payments at the rate of one shilling per share per week , and the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Hooper , may certainly be congratulated upon the splendid results ot his labours , for thc success of the Association is mainly due to his exertions , whicli are ably seconded by thc members generally of the lodge of instruction . After this meeting was closed , thc brethren spent a pleasant hour together , which was interspersed by songs from Bros . Phillips , Stevens , Monk , and Richardson .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at thc Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street . Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . V . Wing , VV . M . ; C . B . Corston , P . M ., S . W . ; D . S . Long , | . VV . j Sims , acting Preceptor ; G Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; VV . Dowling , S . D . ; VV . VV . Williams , J . D . j W . G . Coat , LG . ; Worth , Fruen , Bower , Thomas , A . Gammell , Wimpey , Osborn , D . Stroud , A . De Graco , J . Brown , Steers , and 1 . II . Wood . Bro . Isaacs was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and tlie minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Thomas ollering himself as candidate , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in his usual excellent manner . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . Gardner . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . A . Gammell , ollering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . Gardner rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a very tatisfactorv manner , Bro , Gammell candidate . The lodge was

resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Gammell , ollering himself as a candidate , was examined , and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gammell candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The Secretary was unanimously requested to write expressing svmpathy with Bro . E . Gilbert , ' the worthy host , and Bro . Purdue , " P . M ., in their serious illnesses . The VV . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

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WHITTINGTON CHAPTER ( Xo . S 62 ) . — 'l'he installation convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on the Sth inst . Among those present were Comps . VV . II . Marston , P . Z . ; J . S . Brown , J . Weaver , P . Z . ; J . Collinson , J . W . Fisher , Thos . Gate :,, R . Larchin , VV . Lane , J . Wi Cuff , P . Z . ; H . Higgins , P . Z . ; H . Dehane , G . II . Thompson , | . C . Tilt , II . Brocklehurst , F . Guanzeroli , and G . T . Holdom , J . S 20 .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . Marston was then inducted into the chair for the second year , and afterwards installed Comp . J . S . Brown as Second Principal , and Comp . Higgins installed Comp . J . Collinson into the third rhair . The officers invested were Comps . J . W . Fisher , S . N . j ] . Weaver ,

P . Z ., S . E . ; T . Kingston , Treas . ; Thomas Gates , P . S . j R . Larchin , 1 st A . S . ; II . Dehane , 2 nd A . S . j and VV . Lane , Janitor . After " Hearty good wishes" had been given the chapter was eluded , and tho companion adjourned to banquet , after which the usual Royal and Grand Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured .

"The Health of Comp . Marston , M . E . Z ., " was proposed by Comp . Cuff in eulogistic terms , who said that it was owing greatly to his good working and exertions the chapter was in so prosperous a position as it was , and to

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mark the high esteem he was held in he had a great amount of pleasure in presenting him with the handsome jewel of the chapter , and he hoped he would live long to wear it and be amongst them . Comp . Marston , in acknowledging the toast and present , said he had always held the interests of the chapter as very dear to him , and never let an opportunity of furthering its

interests pass , but did his best . Receiving such a token of esteem from them as he had that evening he could scarcely find words to express his feelings . He did not look upon that handsome jewel for its intrinsic value , but as a mark of the good . feelings entertained for him , he should always treasure it , and would hand it down to his family as an heirloom to be , he hoped , treasured by them , and

concluded by againreturninghissincerethanks to themall for their kindness ; he then proposed "The Health of the First and Second Principals , " remarking as to their sterling worth as Royal Arch Masons , and hoped to see them in due course holding the proud position he now did , and he was sure both Comps . Brown and Collinson from their well-known abilities and knowledge of the Royal Arch ritual would give

every satisfaction . Comps . Brown and Collinson replied to the toast , both promising to carry out the duties to the best of their abilities . "The P . Z . ' s "toast was received very heartily , as were those of "The S . E . and Treasurer , " who were both founders of the chapters , and had attended almost every meeting from its commencement .

The toast of " The Visitor " was then proposed . Comp . Hcldom replied , stating he was extremely satisfied with thc work and the hospitality that had been extended to him . The junior officers all replied in suitable terms , and trusted that which the M . E . Z . had said of them would be justified as it was fully their intention to do all they could to promote the welfare of the chapter . The Janitor ' s toast was given after that " of the lay

members . The enjoyment of the evening was much added to by the singing of Comps . Marston , Collinson , Thompson , and Gates ; Comp . Brocklehurst giving a recitation which called forth much applause .

ENFIELD CHAPTER ( No . I 23 7 ) .--The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Court House on Monday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Comps . James Garrod , M . E . Z ., Prov . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; E . G . Lewis , H . ; VV . M . Tegg , J . ; and the other officers ; P . Z . ' s Comps . Clements , Linzell , Postans , and Adams ; J . Very , Janitor ; Comps . Messenger , Dance , Shelton ,

Eastwood , Jennings , J . Smith , Parsons , Handley , Mailer , and May . Visitor : Comp . Sheffield . The chapter having been duly opened , and the minutes of the last convocation confirmed , the installation of the Principals was proceeded with as follows : Comps . E , G . Lewis , M . E . Z . ; VV . M . Tegg , H . ; and A . Bryant , J . The other officers then invested were Comps . H , J . Adams ,

P . Z ., S . E . ; A . G . Fidler , S . N . ; J . D . Birkin , P . S . ; S . Parsons , 1 st A . S . ; F . Shelton , 2 nd A S . ; and J . Very , Janitor . The investment of the Treasurer , Comp . J . II . Rignall , was deferred , he being unavoidably absent . Bros . Cate and Tilley , who had both been unanimously elected , were then duly exalted to this Sublime Degree by the new M . E . Z . in a very able manner . Several brethren were proposed for exaltation , and , after some routine business ,

the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the George Hotel , where the host , Comp . Mathison , had provided an excellent banquet , to which ample justice was done . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The I . P . Z ., Comp . Garrod , having been called upon to respond for " The Provincial Grand Officers , " thanked the

M . E . Z . and companions for the cordial manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . He felt it an honour to have been selected by the Provincial Grand Superintendent , Sir Francis Burdett , to receive a collar in the Province of Middlesex , and he considered the honour was greater in being the present representative of that chapter in the Prov . Grand Chapter .

Comp . Adams , who proposed I he Health of the M . E . Z ., " said the chapter had had someexcellent workers in the chair , which he considered very fortunate , and in the present First Principal they had not only a good M . E . Z ., but a good worker , and he felt sure that , with good working and good friendship , the chapter must prosper , but thc particular toast he had to offer for their

acceptance was the health of the M . E . Z ., which he did with great pleasure . The M . E . Z . thanked the companions for responding so heartily to the toast which Comp . Adams had proposed in such felicitous terms . He ( the M . E . Z ) had alivays received the greatest kindness , and spent many happy times in the chapter , but the climax had been brought about that evening , not only by being installed in the lirst chair , but

in being enabled to say they were out of debt . During the past year they had reason to regret the . loss of Comp . Thomas Jones , and although this was a festive occasion he could not help mentioning the deep concern they all felt in losing so genial and respected a companion , remarking that they were all sojourners here , and on the journey to that happy land which he hoped they would all reach , and

concluded by thanking the compamons'for their kindness in drinking his health . The next toast was "The Visitor . " The M . E . Z . regretted that several distinguished visitors whom he had expected to sec there were unavoidably absent , but there was one present , Comp . Sheffield , who took an active part in chapters of improvement , and was likewise a most energetic

Royal Arch Mason . lie bade him a hearty welcome , and had much pleasure in asking the companions to drink his health . Comp . Sheffield , in reply , thanked the M . E . Z . and companions for their kind reception of his name , and for the hospitable manner in which he had been entertained , and trusted that would not be his last visit to the Enfield

Chapter . The M . E . Z . then proposed "The Health of the P . Z . ' s of thc Chapter , " which he considered one of thc most important toasts that evening , and mentioned the names of Comps . Adams , Linzell , Postans , Clements , and Garrod , who were present that evening , all of whom had very ably carried out the duties of thc chair during their respective years of oliice , and took a great interest in the affairs and

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welfare of the chapter . In connection with this toast he had a most pleasing duty to perform , which was to present the I . P . Z ., Comp . Garrod , with the P . Z . jewel which had been unanimously voted to him by the members of the chapter for the very able and courteous manner in which he had presided over them during the past year . Indeed , be ( the M . E . Z . ) felt somewhat diffident in succeeding in

the chair a companion who had so ably discharged the duties of that office , and he trusted that Comp . Garrod would live long to wear the jewel which he had now the honour to place on his breast , and which he had so well deserved . Comp . Garrod thanked the M . E . Z . and companions for so kindly drinking his health , and for the handsome jewel

which had just been presented to him , and which he should highly prize as long as he lived . As regards the humble endeavours that he made to discharge his duties and promote the welfare of the chapter during the past year , he could only say he was doubly repaid by that expression of their esteem . In proposing the next toast , "The Exaltees , Comps .

Cate and Tilley , " the M . E . Z . said they were all very comfortable in the chapter together , but they liked to admit new blood , which was very necessary for keeping up the strength of the chapter . In Comp . Cate they had an excellent Mason , and from whom they might expect great things in harmony at their board . Comp . Tilley also came there with excellent recommendations . In case of fire he

( the M . E . Z . ) was told they might be extinguished , but that they did not want want , but rather desired the fire latent and otherwise to be developed . Comps . Cate and Tilley suitaby responded , and expressed their thanks for the hearty welcome they had received on their admission as members of that chapter . The M . E . Z . then gave the toast of "The Officers , " and

said he might congratulate himself on having such a good staff of officers , all of whom had so well supported him that evening , with this toast he would couple the names of Comps . Adams , S . E ., and Birkin , P . S . The assistance Comp . Adams rendered to the chapter as permanentScribe E . was invaluable , and he trusted they might claim his services for many years . Comp . Birkin had also discharged

the duties of his office for the first time in a manner that was highly creditable , as likewise Comp . Fidler , the S . N ., had carried out his duties in an equally satisfactory manner . The other officers he had no doubt would render good service to the chapter . Comps . Adams and Birkin replied on behalf of thc

officers , both expressing their desire together with the other officers to assist the M . E . Z . in promoting the welfare of the chapter . The Janitor ' s toast brought to a conclusion a very pleasant gathering , the enjoyment being greatly enhanced by some excellent singing , and the efficient services rendered by Comp . Cate as accompanist .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — The first meeting of the season of this distinguished chapter took place at Anderton ' s Hotel on Thursday , the 4 th inst . There was a full attendance of P . Z . ' s to assist Comp . J . Terry to install Comp . B . Fullwood into the chair of Z . ; Comp . T . Minstrel ) , as H . ; and Comp . J . C . Smith , as J . The M . E . Z . then invested his officers as

follows : Comps . J . Willing , I reas . ; VV . M . Stiles , S . E .: T . C . Edmonds , S . N . ; G . VV . Knight , P . S . ; H . Dickey , 1 st A . S . ; R . W . Fraser , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Mordey and M . Little , Stewards ; and R . Whiting , Janitor . The M . E . Z ., in pinning a very handsome jewel upon the collar of the I . P . Z ., Comp . Side , said he hoped he would live long to wear it . In reply , the LP . Z . said he thanked the M . E . Z .

ana companions tor having voted him the jewel , and when he looked at it it would remind him of the very pleasant year of office he had enjoyed . The ballot having proved unanimous to exall Bros . J . Bruton , S . D . 1507 , J . Hemming , S . D . 12 S 7 ; and T . E . Bathard , I . P . M . 12 S 7 , the ceremony was proceeded with , and they were impressively exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The Auditor ' s report

was then brought forward , and Comp . C . J . Knightley having read the same to the companions , it was unanimously adopted , the chapter showing a slight increase since the last audit . " Hearty good wishes" having been given from the many visitors , ths chapter was closed . The companions afterwards adjourned to the Pillar Room , where an

excellent repast awaited them , being personally superintended by Comp . Clemow . After the cloth was cleared , the M . E . Z . proposed "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " the National Anthem being sung by Comp . Tubby and the companions with marked effect . The next toast was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & c , G . First Principal , " the toast of " The Earl of

Carnarvon , Pro G . Principal ; and the rest of the G . Officers , Present and Past , " following . The LP . Z . then gave "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " who , he said , during the evening had shown to them that he was one whom the companions could place their trust in from the manner he had exalted the three companions and carried out his duties . The M . E . Z ., in repling to the toast , thanked the I . P . Z .

and companions for the hearty way in which his health had been proposed and received . He would do all he possibly could for the prosperity of the chapter . He came among them as a stranger some few years ago , and , although a P . Z . of another chapter in the provinces , the companions of this had always shown him the greatest courtesy . The toast of "The H . and J . " having been given by the M . E . Z ., the companions gave it a very hearty

welcome . Comp . Minstrel ) , II ., thanked the companions for thc way his health had been drunk . Comp . J . C . Smith , ! ., in replying to the hearty way in which the companions had received the toast of his health ,

said he had gone through the different offices of the chapter , as they all knew , and he was proud of the high position he now held , and should work hard to make himself proficient for higher duties . He most sincerely thanked them one and all .

The toast of "The I . P . Z ., the P . Z . ' s , and the Installing Principal / ' was then given by the M . E . Z ., which was very enthusiastically drunk by the companions . Comp . Terry , in alluding to the Charities , said thc Benevolent Institution was very much in want of funds , there being 130 applicants on thc list . He hoped a companion would be found to represent the chapter . —( The M . E . Z . then arose , and said he should be pleased to reprc-