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good and suitable service in the Craft , and the M . E . Z . had no doubt soon his services would be recognised in the Province of Essex . Comp . Fraser , J ., had been placed in that exalted posilion through the lamented death of Comp . T . W . Gay , soon after passing the chair in the Selwyn Lodge , which he had done with great credit and satisfaction , End he had no doubt that his exertions would be exercised for the benefit of the Selwyn Chapter and to promote its prosperity .

The rep'ies of Comps . Beecroft , II ., and Fraser , J ., were to the effect that ' thcy were indebted to the M . E . Z . for such flattering remarks and what he had spoken of them would be most assuredly carried out to their best endeavour , so as to redound to the credit of the chapter . The M . E . Z . next proposed the toast of "Comp . B . Morgan , I . P . Z ., " who had conducted the chapter through the year with every satisfaction and enjoyment . It had

been rather unfortunate no candidate presenting himself , but that was in no wise disparaging to the I . P . Z ., for all knew his capabilities and the manner he had rehearsed his duties in the Star Chapter of Instruction which would have redounded to the credit of the Selwj n Chapter . He had the greatest possible pleasure in presenting the P . Z . 's jewel unanimously voted him with the hope he would wear the same and honour the chapter for many years with his presence .

In reply , Comp . Morgan said he thanked the companions for their very miny kindnesses bestowed . He was indeed proud to have been in so exalted a position and much regretted the absence of work , for he had given it his study and was prepared to carry out his duties faithfully and well . He wished the M . E . Z . every prosperity in the present year , with an influx of some sterling members . With regard to the handsome jewel , he felt he did not deserve it , although he had conscientiously carried out the duties . His best endeavours would be to promote the interests of the chapter , and his earnest hope was that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many years to wear the jewel as the token of their appreciation .

In presenting the toast of "The Visitors , " the M . E . Z . remarked it wis one of exceeding importance , as there were some excellent companions present who deserved a cordial reception . It was comparatively a young chapter , but it ranked fairly well as regards its working among the chapters in South London . The one great regret was no work upon that occasion , but he hoped they would grace the chapter with their presence upon some future occasion when there would be some work . To Comp . Geo . R . Langley , the Selwyn Lodge owed a deep debt of gratitude for his noble exertions

in the ciuse of the Benevolent Fund ; also Comps . Voisey , Dunn , Wilcox , Hirdman , Frank Swinford Smith , and Arthur Weston , who were present to cheer them with their delightful harmony . The chapter most cordially greeted them . Comps . Isaac Dunn , G . R . Langley , Voisey , Willcox , Hardman , F . S . Smith , and A . Weston replied , and remarked upon the excellent manner the installation had been carried ou ^ , but that was no wonder when they had among the officers and PrinciDals of the chapter such companions as Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z ., and C H . Stone , P . Z .

Comp . Dunn specially stated the pleasure he had in visiting them , as he was M . E . Z . of Ihe Rese , a neighbouring , chapter . Comp . G . R . Langley also thanked the M . E . Z . for his very kind allusions , and congratulated the chapter upon its work and the hearty manner in which the companions always supported him in any election to the various Institutions . Comp . R . J . Voisey also paid a high compliment to the working and geniality displayed . He was indeed very pleased to be present again at the kind invitation of Comp . Gauntlett , P . Z ., and note the progress of the chapter .

Comp . Willcox also congratulated the M . E . Z . upon his proud position . He had known his working in the lodge , and he was immensely pleased to see the way in which he was appreciated . He and the M . E . Z . had been fast friends for many years . Comp . H . Hardman also replied . The M . E . Z . gave the toast of "The Past Principals , " and dilated upon their excellences .

Comp . John Lightfoot , P . Z ., said he felt it an honour to respond for the Past Principals . They all looked upon the M . E . Z . with great affection . " Seven years ago , when he was Master of the lodge , he had a phenomenal success , and it was the desire and confidence ot all that the chapter would be increased under his auspices . The toast of "The Officers" received at the hands of the M . E . Z . that eulogy which it deserved . Comps . Stone , S . E . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., D . of C ; and Hy . Cornford , P , S ., responded . The Janitor ' s toast closed a very happy and successful meeting .

A capital programme of music was arranged by the M . E . Z ., and efficiently carried out by Comp . F . S . Smith , ably assisted by Comps . Arthur Weston and C . H . Stone , P . Z .

Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 20 th instant , at Cannon-street Hotel . Present : Comps . T . E . Biddlecombe , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Dunn , H . ; F . Hughes , J . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., S . E . ; William Biker , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Cohu , 1 ' . / .., D . of C . and Steward ; G . Couchman , Janitor ; Dr . Dingle , P . Z . ; S . M . Banker , P . Z . ; Rev . T . Stlby Henrey , John G . Robeson , Walter Fisher , Geo . K . Durrant , D . Kingrose , C . G . Diamond , and F . Hamlett . Visitors : Comps . George Mickley , P . Z ., P . G . S . B ., and George Powell , P . Z .

The minutes ot the last convocation having been read and confirmed , the following companions were unanimously elected to their respective offices for the ensuing year : Comps . W . H . Dunn , M . E . Z . ; F . Hughes , 11 . ; Thos . W . Fisher , J . ; F . D . Rees Copestick , P . Z ., S . E . ; R . Sarson , S . N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; G , Grant , P . S . ; William Baker , ist A . S . ; Rev . T . Selby Henrey , 2 nd A . S . ; and G . Couchman , Janitor . Comp . H . Birdseye , P . Z . of the chapter , was elected as a rejoining member . ' I here being no further business , the chapter was closed , and the companions dined together under the able presidency of the M . E . Z .

The toast list was interspersed by some songs capitally rendered by Comps . Walter Fisher , D . Ringrose , Geo . K . Durrant , F . Hughes , and F . G . Robeson , Comp . Biddlecombe accompanying them on the piano .

Mozart Chapter , No . 1929 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydin , on the 27 th ult . Among those present vere Comps . Dr . Russell Beadmore , M . E . Z . ; Major T . W . Richardson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., H . ; Lieut .-Col . T . Tully , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . tf .. as J . ; and Major T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . Comp . II . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Communications regreting inability to attend were received from Comps . James Boulton , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . ; R . A . Gowan , P . Z . ; Cain , S . N . ; and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . Comp . Lieut .-Col . T . Tully , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and then proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z . "

Ccmp . Dr . Beardmore , in responding , expressed his regret tint for some time past no candidate had presented himself for exaltation . He ventured to hips that next year some members of the Mo / . irt Lodge would tike the opportunity of receiving the Degree in a chapter when promotion to oTice would be rapid . Personally , he enjoyed the meetings very much , and it would be to him a great source of regret if he were compelled to sever his connection with it .

Comp . Lardner replied to the toist of " The Visitors , " in which he thoroughly endorsed the remarks of the First Principal as to the great enjoyme nt derived by attending the small but genial gatherings of the Mozirt Chapter and its well served banquets . The prcceedings then terminated .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 53 S . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . II . Raphael , W . M . ; ) . Goldstein , S . W . ; G . A . Sturges ; , | AV ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . W . Smale , P . M ., Sec ; C Pinnell , S . D . ; A . Butcher , J . D . ; B . Russell , I . G . ; VV . Proctor , Tyler ; L . Genese , W . M . 22 O 5 ; S . G . Cross , C Luinlcy , J . Wyr . min , and W . Uawden .

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The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cross being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Bowden being the candidate . Lodge was resumed , and Bro , Claude Lumlcy , 2323 , was unanimously elected a member . The lodge was then closed .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . S 62 . The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., when the following brethren were present Bros . Kemp , W . M . ; Clarkson , S . W . ; Collins , J . W . ; Tilt , P . M ., Sec ; Pauncefort , P . M ., Preceptor ; Kobelt , S . D . ; Pate , J . D . ; Scarlet , I . C ; Day , and Latham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , after , ' which the W . M . closed down . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 19 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . A . F . Hardyment , W . M . ; E . J . Harrison , S . W . ; C . T . Rayner , J . W . ; G . T . Peall , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; S . Cload , S . D . ; W . Oldrev . I . D . ; L . Danielsson , I . G . ; E . W . Braine . P . M . ; C . Nicole , C . C .

Renaud , C . Smith , A . L . Langton , T . A . Spencer , A . Goodman , C Guttman , and F . H . Johnson . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Langton being the candidate . The ancient charge was given . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Oldrey , who rehearsed the

investiture of officers , and afterwards the ceremony of pissing , Bro . Reniud bsing the candidate . Bro . T . A . Spencer was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Harrison was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The annual ballot for a Life Subscribership was then taken , 15 brethren participating , it falling to the lot of Bro . C . Smith , W . M . 132 S . The lodge was then closed .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . The usual weekly meeting was held at the Fnscati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on Friday , the 15 th instant , when the following were present : Bros . Ramsbottom , W . M . ; Kobelt , S . W . ; Reed , J . W . ; Holland , P . M ., Preceptor ; Nicholls Treas . ; Soper , Sec . ; Schrader , Org . ; Ridgway , S . D . ; Barnett , J . D . ; Drake , I . G . j Hunt , and Glover .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and of passing were rehearsed . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 15 th instant . Present : Comps . Snelling , M . E . Z . ; Derharn , H . ; Birr , j . ; Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . II . Stone . P . Z ., S . E . ; J . H . Cureton , P . Z ., S . N . ; Plant , P . S . ; West , William Dawson , Hardman , Eckersall , W . H . Making , Bonner , II . C . Turner , and J . Loader .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hardman personating the candidate . Comp . VV . H . Making , P . S . 753 , was elected a joining member . The chapter was placed at the disposal of the M . E . Z . of the Star Chapter for this ( Friday ) evening . Comp . Wm . Eckersall , M . E . Z . 1275 , thanked'the companions for their courtesy , and he hop ; d to gladly avail himself of the opportunity and should be suppported by his co-Principals . The chapter was then closed .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . James Henry Matthews , President of the Board , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . David Dixon Mercer , Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . Charles Alexander Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President ; were in the seats assigned to their respective positions . Bros . William Lake , Assistant Grand Secretary ; William Dodd , George S . Recknell , and Henry Sadler , Grand

Ty ler ; represented the department of the Grand Secretary ; and the other brethren present were Bros . W . Vincent , H . Garrod , C . Doresa , G . R . Langley , G . B . Chapman , W . Fisher , C . J . R . Tijou , Jas . Bunker , H . Maudslay , Hugh M . Gordon , J . Newton , Robert A . Gowan , George Graveley , S . H . Goldschmidt , S . V . Abraham , H . Massey , VV . Lipscomb , G . Inglish , H . W . Wybourne , Benjamin Stocker , T . Rendell , J . J . Brettle , E . Gibberd , A . . Monk , G . Driver , J . Watt , H . T . Lyon , W leffery , W . T Legg , S . H . Sargant , W . V . Fitzgerald , and A . Jones .

The Board first confirmed grants to the amount of . & 230 recommended at the previous meeting for the sanction of the Grand Master , after which it proceeded with the consideration of the new list of 30 cases . These were qualified through lodges in the Metropolitan area , and at Calcutta , Hong Kong , Birmingham , Enfield , Bristol , Hatfield , ElUnd , Petersfield , Chitham Lymington , Amble , Taunton , Woolston , Chingford , Exmouth , Upper Mill , Kidsgrove , Harrow , Malta , . Maldon , Gibraltar , Grand Lodge of Porto Rico , and

Kingsbridge . In the course of the sitting , four of these were deferred , being incomplete , and one case was dismissed .- The aggregate sum of , £ 595—tVTe grant of which was the result of the evening ' s deliberations—was distributed in the following proportions : Grand Lodge was recommended to grant . £ 100 in one cise , and , £ 75 in another . The Grand Master was asked to approve of a gift of . £ 40 to each of three petitioners ; £ 30 to one , and , £ 25 to another case ; while in addition , immediate grants were nude of £ 20 in nine instances , . £ 10 in four , and . £ 5 in five .

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