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thanks to him for his presence here this evening . " Comp . Muggeridge , in reply said—On behalf of the officers of the Supreme Grand Chapter , allow me to return my very sincere thanks , for the very kind manner in which you have recognised my name . I assure you I

have very great pleasure in coming to this chapter this evening , I had the honour of consecrating the Welchpool Lodge , and of visiting the lodge on its first anniversary , when Bro . Dr . Goidsbrough was re-elected their Master for the second year , and , if I remember aright , I came

on a third occasion , I can assure you I felt very much p leased when Comp . Goidsbrough intimated to me that you had done me the honour of electing me an honorary member of this chapter , which I appreciate very highly , I beg again to thank you for the very kind reception you

have g iven me . Comp . Goidsbrough , P . Z ., proposed ' ¦ ' The Health of the M . E . Z ., " dwelling in terms of praise upon the services which Comp . Owen had rendered not only to Free masonry from the time when he became amember of ths Craft , but also those which he

had as the chief magistrate of his native town , he bring the originator and mainspring of a work of great public utility in operative Masonry , namely , the rebuilding of the Town Hall , which would be a lasting memento of his mayoralt ) r , and an ornament to the town . The M . E . Z ., in

reply said—I am extremely obliged for the eulogistic remarks , which excellent Comp . Goidsbrough lias thought fit to make in proposing my health . Anything I can do for this chapter , I always do with pleasure ; those \\ ho know me thoroughly well know that what I say is sincere .

I little thought some ten years ago , that I should see myself at the head of Masonry in the lodge , much less did T think I should go further , and reach that proud position in the chapter . Some years ago it was in contemplation to form a chapter here ,

and when the subject was again mooted I had only to copy the former proceedings of the lodge , and it is now accomplished . As regards my Masonic career , I may say it has been one of unmitigated pleasure . I thank the companions for their kindness to me , and hope that no action of mine will ever warrant their distrust

of me . The M . E . Z . said : Companions , I am going to ask you to drink the health of the Past Principals of the chapter , and when I tell you that at present we can only couple Comp . Goidsbrough with the toast , it is sullicient to recommend it to your hands . I hardly know how to put the toast to you , because his name and Masonic career is not confined to this

province , but may be said to extend almost over the whole of the dominions of the Grand Chapter . I think I am not very far wrong in saying that at the very time when he was the W . M . of the Welchpool Lodge , each of liis brothers was presiding as W . M ., one in New Zealand and

the other in Australia ; within this province his name is a household word , and no Provincial Grand Lodge seems complete if he has not answered to the muster . We never seem complete here if he is not amongst us . Our last annive rsary was a blank without him , and I hope

it will be the last of his being absent . It was not his own fault , he follows a profession in which his time is not his own . We have to thank him much for his valuable services to this chapter ; may he be spared many years with health and faculties unimpaired . Comp .

Goidsbrough having returned thanks , the M . E . Z . proposed "The Healths of E . Comps . Spaull and Withy , " the Second and Third Principals , and said , Royal Arch Masonry has thought fit to join two others in the government of the chapter j a very good idea ; thev have the means of

checking the exuberance of the First Principal , or the reverse , by keeping him np to his work . As to E . Comp , PL , his labours . Te well known , he has taken upon himself the responsibility of Provincial Grand Secretary , and I am extremely pleased ; the first document he issued showed

his determination to carry out his duties , and we shall see , he will do so . The late Bro . Wi ^ an devoted bis best energies to the interests of the province , still a young member , he does a deal of good j and I predict a new reign of law , and that we are going to be looked up . Our Comp . Withy is well known as one of the Past Masters ,

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and as the Treasurer of our lodge , and under his kind care and protecting nursing we have increased our balance at the bank , and I hope we shall soon take a proper position in supporting

the charities as we ought to do . Comps . Spaull and Withy having respectively returned thanks , the M . ElZ . proposed "The Health of the Officers of the Chapter , " to which Comp . Scribe N . replied .

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MACDONALD LODGK ( No . 104 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , at Camberwell , on Saturday last , the 13 th inst ., and was well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Arthur Wolton , Prov . Grand Senior Overseer , was

supported , by the V . W . Brethren , Frederick Binckes , P . G . J . W ., and Grand Secretary j Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O . ; James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., and Grand Secretary for the Province j and Charles Hammerton , P . Prov . G . Secretary , Past Masters of the lodge . The W . M . elect , Bro . William

Worrell , P . P . G . Organist , was in the west , and amongst other brethren present were Bros . Robert Berridge , J . . ; North Ritherdon , J . O . ; Edward Moody , S . D . ; Edgar Drewett , J . D . ; W . P . Collins , l . G . ; Frederick J . Cozens , Org . ; N . F . Basnett , Steward ; also Bros . George

Motion , G . Yaxley , J . Close , J . K . Pitt , Dennis , Chard , Wohlgemuth , O'Neill , Bell , ike ., & c . The business of the lodge on this occasion admitting only of discussion of several motions , in addit on to the ceremony of installation , the numerous candidates for advancement were not

summoned to be present . They were , however , balloted for , and approved of , and an early Emergency Lodge is to be called for the special purpose of admitting them to the honourable degree . The minutes of the previous lodge meeting , which contained important resolutions

were unanimously confirmed , and the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Worrell , was presented to the W . Bro . T . Meggy as Installing Master , and was duly installed into the chair of H . in a manner so perfect as to call forth the well-deserved acknowledgements of Bro . Meggy ' s services .

The following members were appointed and invested as officers of the ensuing year , viz . : — Bro . Robert Berridge , S . W . j Bro . Thomas W . White , J . W . ; Bro . ' North Ritherdon , Prov . G . Sup . Works , S . O . ; Bro . Edward Moody , Prov . G . Std . Bearer , S . O . j Bro . Thomas Meggy ,

P . G . M . O ., Treasurer ,- Bro . Charles Hammer , ton , Z . Prov . G . Secretary , ; Bro . W . Wigginton , Registrar j Bro . Edgar Drewett , S . D . j Bro . W . P . Collins , Prov . P . Steward , J . D . j Bro . W . J . F . Basnett , Prov . G . Steward , D . C . j Bro . Frederick J . Cozens , Prov . G . Organist , l . G .

Bro . John Dennis , Organist ; Bro . George Huxley , W . S . ; Bro . George Motion , C . S . ; Bro . W . Grant , Tyler . The notice of motion which stood in the name of the newl y insta ! led Master , " That the lodge be removed from the present place of meeting , " was then discussed , and after

many expressions of regret that such removal was rendered a necessity , it was unanimously agreed to change the place of meeting . On the question as to the selection of a future habitation , several brethren were heard , and the respective merits of sundry localities were canvassed . Bro .

Stevens advocated the removal to the new Surrey Masonic Hall , now in course of erection , and was warmly supported , but it being proved that the individual convenience of a large majority of the members would be best studied by selecting a place of meeting in the City , it was at length

unanimously resolved to remove the lodge to the Masons' Tavern , near the Guildhall , where from this date its meetings will be held . The lodge having been closed with musical service , the brethren adjourned to banquet , and , on the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic

toasts were dul y honoured . To that of " The Grand Officers" a hearty response was given b y the V . W . Bro . F . Binckes , who enlarged on the considerable progress of the Order under late and present rule ; and that of " Provincial Grand Lodges " was responded to by the V . W . Bro .

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Stevens . The W . M ., in responding to the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " referred to the gratifying circumstance that he found himself now in the proud position of occupying at the same time the principal chairs respectively of his Mother Craft Lodge , Royal Arch Chapter , and

Mark Lodge , and trusted that his earnest desire to fulfil the duties which had now devolved upon him would be crowned with success . He concluded a very powerful address by proposing the health of the " Past Masters of the Lodge , " and at the same time decorating ; the I . P . M .,

Bro . Wolton , with a P . M . jewel , and expressing his obligations to the V . W . Bro . Meggy , as Installing Master on this occasion . The toast of "The Mark Benevolent Fund" was spoken to by Bros . Meggy and Binckes , whose eloquent speeches induced Bro . N . Basnett to undertake

the representation of the lodge at the ensuing testival , and the brethren at once to place on their Stewards' list the nucleus of which will probably be a handsome donation to the fund . Poor and distressed members of the Order were

not forgotten when the charity box circulated , and , after recognising the services of " The Officers , " and the enjoyment of excellent songs by Bros . Cozens , Dennis , Wolton , and Stevens , the brethren separated in perfect harmony , well satisfied both with " labour and refreshment . "

ALBERT VICTOR MARK LODGE . —The usual quarterly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the ijth , when there were present — Bros . Robertson , W . M . j Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . G . Chaplain , Acting J-W . j Emra Holmes , P . G . J , of Works , Acting M . O . ; G . T . Townsend , P . G . 1 Y , Secretary ; N .

Cresswell , S . W . j C . Aboott , S . O . j M . T . Westgate , P . M ., Acting S . D . ; W . Cuckford , Acting l . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Henry Ward , of the St . Luke ' s Lodge , who was a candidate for

advancement , and proving unanimous , and the candidate being in attendance , he was received , obligated , and advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master Masou , the first part of the ceremony being worked by the W . M ., the second part by Bro . Sanderson , who assumed the gavel

in his usual able manner . Pursuant to notice , Bro . Sanderson proposed that the fee for advancement be one pound ten shillings , instead of one pound as heretofore , and in doing so , laid great stress on the fact that Grand Mark Lodge had just raised the fee payable for certificate and

registration to 10 s . He thought it was absolutely necessary if the lodge was to go on successfully that the fee should be raised . Bro . Townsend seconded the proposition , which was also supported by Bro . Westgate . Bro . Emra Holmes was sorry to oppose anything proposed

by Bro . Sanderson , who he knew had the best interests of Mark Masonry at heart . He feared , however , that if this resolution were carried , and the advancement fee increased 50 per cent ., we should run great risk of killing the goose that laid the golden eggs . He was of opinion that great numbers joined Mark Masonry because

the fee was so low ; but he feared it would make all the difference in the number of candidates if they raised the fee . He would beg to move as an amendment that the fee for advancement remain as before . Bro . Abbott begged to support Bro . Holmes ' s views , though he should not vote for the amendment . He had told an

enquirer only this morning that the fee was 30 s ., who shrugged his shoulders , and declined to be proposed , and he believed if he had said one pound it would have made all the difference , and his friend would have become a candidate for

advancement . Bro . Holmes' amendment , failing to find a seconder , it fell to the ground , and the original proposition was put and carried . There being no other business before the

meeting , and the ceremony of advancement over , the W . M . resumed the gavel , and closed the lodge in due and ancient form , and the brethren retired for refreshment . On account of the lateness of the hour , the toasts were restricted

to two , "The Queen , and "The Newly Advanced Brother . " To the latter , Bro . Ward briefly responded . In spite of the comparatively small attendance , mainly attributable to the season of the year , a very pleasant evening was spent , and the brethren separated about twelve .