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present it must be tiring to have to listen to so many speeches . Their S . E . was a most invaluable officer , ready to do anything and to assist everyone . The Treasurer had been absent some time in consequence of illness , but he was now quite recovered . No chapter could possibly possess two better companions and officers , and might they be spared for many years to respectively hold those important positions of S . E . and Treasurer . To this toast Comp . Hemming briefly responded . The proceedings then terminated .

St . Magdalen Chapter , No . 242 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , Nether Hallroad Doncaster , on Friday , the nth inst ., when there were present Comps . C . Goldhorpe , M . E . Z . ; A . W . Fretwell , H . ; J . Fitzgerald , J . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; J . Constable , S . E . ; H . Foster , S . N . ; H . A . Fenton , P . S . ; R . Brew , ist A . S . ; C . Richardson and J . Mason , Janitors ; F . Rand , P . Z . ; J . H . Pawson , F . Buckland , C E . Boomer . J . W . Chapman , and A . L . Peace . Visitors : Comp' . Ensor Drury ,

PZ , P . P . G . H ., P . G . P . S . England ; T . P . Whytehead , P . Z ., P P . G . H . N . and E . Yorks , P . G . S . N . England ; R . Run " , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; and W . Gration , P . P . A . G . S . Comp . Ensor Drury performed the installation ceremony for the Three Princioals in an excellent an impressive manner . The companions were admittei and the offi : ers invested . The officers now are as fo ' . lo . vs : Comp ; . A . VV . Fret . vell , M . E . Z . ; J . Fitz <^ rald , H . ; H . A . Fenton , J . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; J . Constable . P P . G . O , S . P ° ; A . L . Peace , S . N . ; R . Brew , P . S . ; C . E . Boomer , ist A . S . ; J . W . Chapman ,

2 nd A . S . ; and J . Mason and C . Richardson , Janitors . Bro . Langbridge , 207 S , was proposed and seconded as a joining companion . After " Hearty good wishes " and congratulations from the visiting companions , a unique banqeut was partaken of in the ante-room , when the usual Royal Arch toasts were given . The visitors , Comps . Ensor Drury and T . B . Whytehead , having a warm reception —music and compliment—made a very happy and enjoyable evening .

Kennington Chapter , No . 1381 . The election meeting of this chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the ioth ultimo , when there were present , amongst others , Comps . Buxton , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z .. P . P . G . Std . Br ., as H . ; J . Smith , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . ; Whitney . S . N . ; Wolsey , P . S . ; Clay , A . S . ; Hopkins , Org . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Salter , P . Z . ; Lingley , P . Z . ; and Patrick , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Major Walls , P . Z ., moved , and Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., seconded , " That the sum of 10 guineas be voted to the R . M . I , for Boys , per Comp . C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., as Steward at the Centenary Festival , " which resolution was carried unanimously . The election of Principals and officers then took place with the following results : Comps . A . Lundie . M . E . Z . ; J . Smith , H . ; Whitney , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Wolsey , S . N . ; George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; Clay , P . S . ; and Patrick , P . Z . i 0 . ' 3 , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel was voted to Comp . Buxton . A vote of

sympathy was passed to Comp . G . Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas ., who is still confined to the house , and the S . E . was directed to forward the same to him . The Audit Committee having been elected was appointed to audit the accounts on the second Thursday in May next . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . A . Lundie , H . ; G . Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . P . Webb , P . Z . ; E . Ayling , P . Z . ; W . VV . Westley , P . Z . ; C Sims , P . Z . ; and others . The chapter was then closed . Refreshment followed labour . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts followed .

Farringdon Without Chapter , No . 1745 . A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those present were Comps . T . Simpson , M E . 7 .. ; T . S . Plummer , P . Z ., as H . ; J . Young , P . Z ., as J . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; and Dr . E . M . Lott , P . Z ., P . G . Org . England , Organist . Comp . Dr . J . VV . Hinton , M . A ., P . Z . S 4 , P . P . G . Org . Middlesex , was a visitor .

The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Comps . H . B . Marshall , M . A ., C . C , J . P ., ist A . S . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., 2 nd A . S . ; G . Herbert , P . Z . ; and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . " The Health of the Grand Officers " was coupled with the name of Comp . Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., who duly responded .

lhe LP . / ., proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z . " In submitting the toast , he said that Comp . Simpson had held the position of First Principal some years ago ; but he ( the speaker ) was not then a member . However , a more genial and pleasant companion was not to be found , and the chap ' er was to be congratulated in having him for the second time at the head of affairs . The M . E . Z ., in reply , said that it had afforded him the greatest pleasure to accede to the wishes of the chapter . He was sorry that the state of health of Comp . H . Herbert had prevented him from occupying [ the position of First Principal . The companions might rely on his discharging the duties to the best of his ability .

Comps . Plummer and J . Young acknowledged the toast of " The Past Principals ;" Comp . Dr . Hinton responded on behalf of "The Visitors ; " and Comps . Walls and Urdner for " The S . E . and Treasurer . " A very pleasant evening was spent , thanks to the musical abilities of Comps . Dr . lott , Dr . Hinton , J . Young , and T . S . Plummer .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 181 . The election meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 trd u't . at the Albany Hotel , w ' , . « enham . Among those in attendance were Bros . R . VV . Forge , P . J . G . D ., W . M . ; . ; Hill , S . W . ; E . VV . Davis , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., as J . W . ; W . I'ither , P . M ., P . G . S ., Ireas ; Major T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., ' P . G . S . B .. Sec ; F . F . Bonney ,

• : ' , ' •' . '• ' B "Ke > l -M-. P-G . Std . Br . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., P . PiG . S . B . ; C . H . kohler , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; and G . Harrison , Tjler . Il'll , J ? , " , u ; es ° * Previous meeting hiving been read and confirmed , Bro . James 111 , S . W ., was unanimously elected Master , subject to a dispensation being granted , and 'or which a petition to the M . W . G . M . was signed' by the brethren . Bro . VV . ' isner , P . M ., was duly elected Treasurer , and Br > . G . Harrison Tvler . A Past waster

• s jewel was voted to Bro . R . VV . Forge , W . M . The name of a candidate for r / Jl- ! 'V ent a . t '" aext m <* ting was handed in . Apologies for non-attendance were rece , from Bros . VV . J . Porter , P . M . ; G . Eve . e . t , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; and others , famil r L vo bretmcn in arrcar w - excluded from the list of members , and the closed anolher reUev « l with a donation from the Alms' Fund . The lodge wis th : n

presided GrtC" providetJ > as usua '> an excellent banquet , over which the W . M . genially Prince Leopold Lodge , No . 238 . "It Am n C n L fi , this lodge was hc , d at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd Dodson % " u f hose . Present were Bros , the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A , W . M . ; T . B .

Walls , PM p rc » c " ' V-r-J - ™ - ' ?*• ' - - " ' -W- ! Mai ° r ' was a visitor -L '' ' - ' Sec- > ' and A - Clemoiv , P . M . Bro . F . F . Bonney , P . M . 1 . S 1 , Trl * * 'aken on Slf the ? . ™ vious meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was T | ie ballot »« -1 ? candlda 'e for advancement , but he was prevented from attending . J'roved to be ,, n = „ cn a , , J ° inin S member for Bro . F . F . Bo . mey , P . M . 1 S 1 , and it elected VV M . , " - \ t being election night , Bras . T . B . Dubson wa : unanimously ' »• , the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., P . M ., Treasurer ; and Goddard ,

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Tyler . A bar was voted to the W . M . in recognition of his second year of office , and apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . R . Burleton , J . W . ; L . W . Harvey , P . M . ; W . H . Holroyd , P . M . ; A . Tisley , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C ; and others . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed . Bro . F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . G . Stwd ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers . "

"The Health of the W . M . " was duly honoured . The proposer of the toast , in the course of his remarks , mentioned that the W . M . ivas on the eve of departing for a long journey , namely , to Japan . The numerous friends and brethren of Bro , Fillingham would wish him boil voyage and a happy return to England . The W . M . had filled the chair of No . 23 S for two years , and in that position had won golden opinions by his affability and geniality .

The Worshipful Master having suitably replied , gave the toast of " The Master Elect . " He said that he congratulated Bro . Dodson upon his unanimous election that evening , and he ( the speaker ) regretted that in consequence ot absence from England he would not be able to install him . However , he had no doubt that the ceremony would be carried out impressively , as became a lodge bearine so distinguished a name , and that the W . M . would have a most successful year of office .

This pledge having been received with acclamation , the Mister elect responded at length . In the course of his reply he said that he had a warm regard for the Prince Leopold Lodge , because his deceased elder brother was a shining light in it . He had heard that his Bro . J . H . Dodson had acquitted himself well as W . M . an d subsequently as Treasurer . It would be his pride to enhance the lodge in every way . He belonged to the Dalhousie ( Craft ) Lodge , and from its ranks he had brought several members and he hoped to bring others during his year of office .

Bro . F . F . Bonney ' s health was drunk as the " Joining Member , " and the proceedings terminated . During the evening wit and pathos reigned , thanks to the versatile exertions of Bros . Fillingham , Dodson , Driver , and others .

Royal Ark Mariners..

Royal Ark Mariners ..

Prince Leopold Lodge , No . 238 . A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd ultimo , when there were present , among others , Bros , the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., W . C . N . ; F . F . Bonney , J . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . W . C . N ., as S . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . G . C , P . W . C . N ., S . ; and Goddard , Warder . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . F . F .

Bonney was unanimously elected W . C . N . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., Treas . ; and R . Goddard , Warder . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . C . N . for his services during the past year , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The W . C . N , having returned thanks , communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . A . Tisley , P . W . C . N ., S . ; L . W . Harvey , P . W . C . N . ; W . H . Holroyd , P . W . C . N . ; F . Graves , P . W . C . N . ; and others . The council was then closed .

The members dined with the brethren of the Mark lodge under the presidency of Bro . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham in his dual capacity of W . M . and W . C . N . During the evening "The Health of the C . N . elect" was duly honoured . Bro . F . F . Bonney acknowledged the compliment .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . A meeting of this prosperous and influential chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the nth ult . Among those assembled were Bros . Dr . Victor lagielski , M . W . S . ; Biddlecombe , ist General ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; * Major T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; H . J . Adams , 30 , R . ; Dr . J . W . Hinton , M . A ., C . of G . ; Harris Hills , J . P . 30 , Herald ; C . Roberts , Asst . Org ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . VV . S . ; S . Graveley , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; L . Steele , 30 ° , I . P . M . W . S . ; Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., and Capt . G . Carpenter .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Aubrey Troughton , 5 60 , and it being , unanimous he was perfected in a highly impressive manner by III . Bro . L , Steele , I . P . M . W . S . It was proposed by 111 . Bro . H . ] . Lardner , seconded by HI . Bro L . Steele , and carried unanimously , that the sum of five guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , per Bro . Major T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., and Recorder , as Steward to the Centenary

Festival . It having been pointed out that the next meeting would fall on Good Friday , it was resolved to apply to the Supreme Council for permission to meet on some other Friday , if possible . Communications regrettinir inability to attend were received from Bros . Capt . Dadson , 33 ; J . Speller , Ptelate ; Humphreys , 2 nd General ; Dr . E . M . Lott , 31 , Org . ; Major J . E . Anderson , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; Carrick , W . Maple , Hayworth , Bonney , and others . The chapter was then closed . The bar . quet was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street . The M . W . S . presided most ably , his utterances being particularly eloquent and pertinent .

Secret Monitor.

Secret Monitor .

Premier Conclave , No . 1 . A meeting of the above conclave was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , W . C , when there were present Bros . J . Tickle , C . C , P . G . T ., S . R . ; I . M . Bastone , P . G . C , C . ; C . L . Nelson , P . G . C , G . ; VV . J . Spratling , G . R ., Sec . ; Chas . Lee and J . Kay , V . Ds . ; F . W . Kendall , D . C . ; N . Brokenshire , Guarder ; and I . Freeman , Sentinel . ...

The day being that of the County Council elections very few brethren were able to bi present . The Secretary read letters from Bros . Dr . Kempster , Magnus Ohren , and J . Robertson Recp , who were all too ill to leave their room on such an inclement afternoon . Bro . Dr . H . W . Roberts was elected as S . Ruler for the ensuing year , and a P . S . R . jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . J . Tickle who his held the offi : e of S . R . for two years in succession and has infused new life into its work . The conclave now consists of 4 6 members and three new members were proposed for election on the next occasion . The brethren spent a pleasant evening together after the close of the conclave .

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