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his hands , and he would undoubtedly add , if it were possible , even more not only to its lustre , but to its strength and stability . Bro . Steer was only a few hours old as their Master , but they and he felt sure that when he left that chair he would leave it with their hearty commendation as one who had done his duty nobly and well . The W . M ., who was received with much cheering , said he thanked them most heartily for their kind reception of the toast , so eloquently put before them by Bro .

Rawlinson . Bro . Rawlinson had spoken of him in most eulogistic terms , and he should endeavour to show himself worthy of that eulogy by a sincere desire to do the work entrusted to him to their satisfaction . Should he have health and strength to do that work , he would do it to the best of his ability . He felt sure the Past Masters and brethren of the lodge would support him by every means in their power , and with their assistance he hoped to be able to leave the chair with the same satisfaction to himself and to the brethren as his predecessor had done . ( Applause . )

Bro . Rawlinson having briefly but feelingly responded to a hearty and enthusiastic reception of his name as Installing Officer , in which he assured the brethren that the work had been to him a labour of love , the toast of " The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lodge "followed . Bro . Capt . Spinks , in response , said he hoped the toast would never be received in that lodge with less pleasure than it had been on that occasion . He trusted that as the W . M . went on he would find the work was shared between him and the . Past Masters ,

the only difference being that when things went wrong he would get all the blame , and when they went on all right they ( the Past Masters ) would get all the credit . ( Laughter and cheers . ) He then gave a most gratifying account of the late Girls ' School Festival , presided over by their esteemed Prov . Grand Master , Earl Amherst . On that occasion he ( Bro . Spinks ) had the pleasure of taking up , as a Steward , the handsome sum of £ 49 ios ., while the grand total subscribed amounted to the magnificent sum of £ 26 , 519 17 s . 3 d . ( Loud cheers . ) On the Cth instant he had the

pleasure and honour of being invited to witness the presentation of prizes to the young people , and it was a most pleasing sight to witness the girls going through their exercises and evolutions . The presentation took place in the Alexandra Centenary Hall , and it was a sight he should never forget , and should always remember with pleasure . Countess Amherst spoke to the children , and made a most eloquent and excellent address . After a little banter about the modesty of their Bro . Wheatley on the occasion , and wishing the W . M . and lodge every prosperity , Bro . Spinks resumed his seat amid hearty cheering .

Bro . Bilton congratulated the lodge on its great progress . It was said at its formation that it would not last three years , but as they had some 160 good members and were continually adding to their strength , it looked as if it would last a long while yet and go on progressing . Bros . Dyer and Wheatley also responded . Bros . Quick , Chambers , Moore , Vallon , Brooks , Chaplin , Howe , Gardener ,

Brooker , and Enever , responded for "The Visitors , " and then "The Treasurer , " "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some splendid singing by Miss Edith Payne , Miss Ella Johnson , Bros . E . Burchell and W . Steele , and Mr . Albert Bolden . Bro . Parsons played a euphonium solo splendidly , and Bro . Malcolm Johnson accompanied on the piano . The whole affair was a most delightful one , and reflects the highest credit on the lodge and its excellent management .

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Panmure Chapter , No . 720 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . F . A . POWELL . The installation meeting of the above chapter was held at the Holborn Viaduct Hotel , on Monday last , when no less than five Past Grand Ollicers attended to honour the highly esteemed S . E . of the chapter , who had been elected to the chair ot M . E . Z ., on his first appearance as Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies .

Bros . H . C . J . Edwards and Dr . Harris were exalted to the Royal Arch by Comp . F . A . Powell , Dep . G . D . C , assisted by Comps . C . Castell , H ., and A . Larson , J ., after these three had been installed in a most able manner by Comp . John Read , P . G . Org ., the senior member of the chapter . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rendered by all the officers . The visiting Past Grand Officers were Comps . H . Lovegrove , P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Money , P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Tipper , P . A . G . D . C . ; and R . J . Voisey , P . A . G . D . C . Comp . Walter Lawrance was elected a joining member .

An excellent banquet was followed by music , under the direction of Comp . J . Read , P . G . Org ., and Comp . H . Tipper performed on his bells .

The Duke of Fife Chapter , No . 2345 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . CHARLIE WOODS . The annual installation meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on Wednesday , the Sth instant , and proved most interesting and successful . Through the fact that the Second Principal was not able to proceed to the chair of M . E . Z ., a dispensation from the late First Grand Principal of the Order ( H . R . H . the

Prince of Wales ) was read permitting Comp . Charlie Woods , J ., to be passed through the second chair and into the first . The ceremonies of installation were beautifully performed by Comp . R . J . Voisey , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., who placed intothe respective chairs Comps . Charlie Woods , M . E . Z . ; J ames Smith , H . ; and Ed . Brindley , J . After the installations the M . E . Z . invested the oflicers who were elected at the previous meeting , appropriately addressing each one , viz .: Comps . A . Robertson , Treas . ; Fred Wilks Sinclair , S . E . ; W . Greatorex , S . N . ; Geo . Taylor , P . Soj . ; and Chas . Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor .

Certain matters connected with the chapter were discussed , and apologies for absence from a number of distinguished Masons were made . A letter from the Home Secretary , in answer to the letter of sympathy to his Majesty the King on the death of Queen Victoria , was read , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , as was one from the Duke of Fife and the Princess his wife . All Masonic business being ended , the companions discussed an excellent banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Charlie Woods . Afterwards the usual loyal and R . A . toasts were duly proposed .

The M . E . Z . submitted " His "Majesty the King , the Protector of H . R . A . Masonry . " He pointed out that this was the first time the toast had been proposed in the chapter . The King was an excellent Mason , who had done long and faithful service to the Order , as was shown even by the deUil of the dispensation they had read that day . They hoped he might have a long and happy reign . The M . E . Z . proposed " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , K . G ., M . E . G . Z ., " who had so recently been proclaimed . He had already done yeoman service as Prov . Grand and District Grand ruler , and the success of Masonry was assured by his accepting office .

In submitting " The Grand Officers , " the M . E . Z . said that the chapter had a personal interest in the Grand Officers , lt was founded for a most distinguished one—Comp . S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas . —and also included among its members Comp . R . J . Voisey , P . A . G . D . C , one of the most zealous and industrious of Masons ; an excellent man , a dear friend , and one who was respected wherever he was known . They missed Comp . Cochrane , who was at another meeting , but Comp . Voisey had , at great trouble and with some physical pain , come to spend a short time with them .

Comp . Voisey responded , saying that many Grand Officers were real workers , and that he had been to various parts of the country to carry out Masonic duties . He held Grand office , and was very proud of the fact , as all others were , who were equally tortunate . He was glad to come to their meetings , and he always felt happy with them .

Comp . John Mitchell , I . P . Z ., proposed " The M . E . Z ., Comp . Charlie Woods , " who was a zealous worker , and took for his motto the plan of doing the best he could in everything he undertook . Without him there would probably have been neither a Duke of Fife Lodge nor a Duke of Fife Chapter . He had been most careful of the interests of those bodies of which he had been so energetic a founder . He loved the Order and its beautiful ceremonies , and all wished him a successful year of office . Comp . Charlie Woods , M . E . Z ., replied . When he was exalted over 14 years ago he looked forward to reaching the position he occupied that night . Progress had bee

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slow , but he felt even now , after so long an apprenticeship , how difficult his task would be . He appealed for plenty of work to be given him to do . ' The M . E . Z . proposed "The H . and J . " Comp . James Smith , H ., was now First Principal in another chapter , and was a credit to everything he undertook . Comn Brindley , J ., was young as a R . A . Mason , but on "the island " he was well known as ' a " distinguished and energetic worker . Both would act as strong pillars of support to the First Principal . Comps . Smith , H ., and Brindley , J ., responded suitably .

The M . E . Z . proposed "The Installing Principal , " saying how grateful the members were to Comp . Voisey for what he had done so many times for them . Although really not well enough to be with them , he had carefully performed the three ceremonies most imprrssively . Perfect in word , clear in diction , impressive in manner —everything has gone smoothly and well . The work had been given in a way that was

a treat to those present . Comp . Voisey had been a very dear friend of his for many years . _ They had worked side by side for the advancement of the Order . Eich h _ d done his best , but , of course , Comp . Voisey's best was much better than the speaker ' s . Comp . Voisey gave an interesting reply , praising the zeal shown by the M . E . Z . who should many years before have accepted preferment in the Order . *'

_ The M . E . Z . proposed "The Visitor . " It was strange to have only one visitor at an installation meeting . Comp . Latham had worked side by side with the M . E . Z . in the past . Each had known and helped the other ; each knew the other as a friend as well as a Mason . They all welcomed him most heartily . Comp . J . Latham had spent a most happy evening , enjoying everything that had taken place .

In proposing "The Past Principals" the M . E . Z . reviewed the work each had done . The latest addition to the number was endeared to all . In presenting him with the P . Z . ' s jewel voted by the chapter he expressed a hope that for many many years he would wear it among them . Comp . John Mitchell , P . Z ., resoonded , and in a touching speech said that he appreciated the gift for the kind sentiments that actuated the givers .

The other P . Zs . replied . The toast of " The Officers " and the Janitor ' s toast were given . The harmony of the evening was much increased by songs and recitations from Comps . Brindley , Caink , Barrow , Fitch , Basset , and Greatorex . Comps . Wyer , Harvey , and Folkard acted as Directors of Ceremonies at different parts of the meeting .

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Gwent Preceptory , No . 115 . The inauguration meeting of this active preceptory was held on the 25 th ult . at the £ ?* , . , . "' . P ( Mon . ) . The Knights having formed the arch of steel , the E . P . Sir Knight Newby , Prov . Marshal , entered , acompanied by the P . E . P . S . Sir Knights Homfray , Jones , and Williams , and occupied the chair . The preceptory having been opened , the Registrar called the muster-roll . The officers present were : Sir Knights S . G . Homfray , P . E . P .: R . A . Forsvth . ist Cnn ,.

S . Dean , Treas . ; T . P . Garrett , Reg . ; P . Lindy Atkinson , Herald ; Dr . De Vere Hunt , Std . Br . ; E . J . Richards , Org . ; and Carl Carlsen , Capt . of Guards . The minutes were read and confirmed . Ballot being taken for Comps . A . Widdess , Edwin Hughes , and George D . Thomas , having proved favourable , the two former and Comp . W . Hunter , accepted at a previous meeting , were then installed by Sir Knight G . Homfray , P . E . P . After which Sir Knight E . C . Newby , P . E . P ., presented Robert Alex . Forsyth , ist Cons ., who was splendidly inaugurated E . P . by Sir Knight S . G .

Homtray , P . H . P . I he Ji . P . then invested his officers : Sir Knights E . J . Whitley , ist Cons . ; Sam Dean , 2 nd Cons . ; F . J . Roberts , Chap . ; S . Dean , Treas . ; T . P . Garrett , Reg . ; E . W . Schofield , Marshal ; P . Lindy Atkinson , Almoner ; Dr . De Vere Hunt , Herald ; Fred Martin , ist S . B . ; Carl Carlsen , 2 nd S . B . ; Henry Frazer , Capt . of Guards ; and E . J . R . Richards , Org . The alms having been collected , a

vote of condolence was passed , a copy of which was ordered to be sent to the widow of our late lamented Bro . Sir Knight E . W . Evans , P . E . P ., who so ably acted as Marshal for some years . Several apologies were sent from Sir Knights who were interested in the local bye election , which resulted in the return as M . P . of Bro . Sheriff Lawrence a few days later . The preceptory having been closed , the Knights adjourned to the Westgate Hotel for dinner , where an excellent menu was gone through . The usual loyal and Knights Templar toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

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ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; C Nicole , S . W . ; H . J . May , J . W .: W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M ., Assistant £ * ?» -: ? , , C M rt £ OXOI V P * - - P-G . D . Herts , Treas . j J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec . ; F . M . Wemborn , S . D . ; J . Horstead , J . D . ; H . J . Dunaway , I . G . ; H . Hell , P . M ., Preceptor Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , & c ; W . R . Corfield , C Weston , A . L . Langton , E . Lucas , G . Mortlock , W . Lee , H . R . Bowerand A . Noel .

, _ / The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Corfield being the candidate . The ceremony of passing . was also rehearsed , Bro . Lucas being the candidate . Bro . Nicole was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the oflicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE , No . 1 C 25 . A well-attended meeting was held on Wednesday , the Sth instant , Bro . Charles Ether Smith , S . W . 21 S 2 , being in theclair , Bro . C . A . Barter , W . M . 1 O 23 , in S . W . chair , while Bro . A . Ellenden occupied the J . W . ' s chair . Bro . H . Hill acted as Preceptor in the unavoidable absence of thc regular Preceptor , Bro . F . P . Weinel , who , we are extremely sorry to say , met with a rather severe accident , but from which , fortunately , he is rapidly recovering . Bros . Hy . King acted as S . D ., Stanley Galpin

as j . u ., anas , van Koyen as l . U . Besides there were present : Bros . J . Hoffmann , Sec ; Thos . Powell , W . M . 21 S 2 ; J . Shervington , W . Thos . Pearce , Wm . Sumner , A . Metcalf , George Henrich , George Meissner , George Newnham , James Brown , and the host , J . R . L . Daish . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . James Shervington answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Jas . Shervington kindly acting as candidate , after which Bro . J .

Hoffman worked the 1 st Section of that Degree , assisted by the brothers . Bro . H . Hill then , tothe delight of the brethren , gave the lecture on the tracing-board in a masterly style . The lodge was then resumed in the First Djgree , when Bro . Smith kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . A . Barter , who worked the initiation ceremony in perfect manner , Bro . Geo . Newnham acting as candidate . Bro . Barter

havi ng in turn vacated the chair to Bro . Smith , the lodge was duly closed with solemn prayer , the brethren having previously accorded to Bro . H . Hill , P . M ., a hearty vote of thanks for kindly acting on this occasion as Preceptor , and Bro . Hill expressed his gratitude , intimating at thesame time that there wis nothing that at any time gave him fo much pleasure as when he could assist in Masonic work in whatever capacity .

On Wednesday , the 22 nd instant , the chair has been specially reserved lot the Preceptor , Bro . F . P . Weinel , who has kindly consented to work the initiation , raising , and installation ceremonies , starting at 6 . 30 o'clock promptly , and as it is not very often that a Preceptor presides at any lodge of instruction , all brethren who would like to hear the work done in an impressive and faultless manner are most cordially invited . To those brethren whose regular Iodge < **