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hoped , that the M . E . Z . would be the next Grand Treasurer , the honour paid him by the companions of that chapter , and that chapter alone , vvould confer upon Comp . Harris the possibility of being Grand Treasurer of the Grand Chapter . Other honours might be in store for Comp . Harris , but he ventured to think that to the last day of his Masonic existence , there was no honour he would

appreciate more highly than that bestowed upon him that evening , and which was consummated bv the magnificent ceremonial , which had been so beautifully and touchingly rendered by the Grand S . E . He was sure the M . E . Z . felt most deeply the honour which had been , in the presence of such an illustrious body of companions , awarded him , and he sincerely thanked Comp . Matier for his kindness in

giving him an opportunity of expressing , however humbly , what he considered a privilege to be present . He trusted that at no distant date other honours would be in store for Comp . Harris . He took it as a good omen that they had met in the very room which had witnessed , year after year , the magnificent celebrations of the Drury Lane Lodge , and no one knew more than he how much the labours of Comp .

Harris had contributed to the success of that lodge . Their M . E . Z . vvas a modest man , but no one knew—and lie had taken care that none should know—how much he had done for Masonry during the past five years . In his candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer he had the sympathy of everyone present , and he ( Comp . Broadley ) trusted that within four months they vvould see him occupying that

proud position , and he was sure that to the lustre of that position nothing could add so much as the action of the companions that day . At the same time that Comp . Harris vvould be Grand Treasurer of England , the Lord Mayor would be the Worshipful Master of the Drury Lane Lodge . As Comp . Harris had laboured for the good of that Iodge , so he would labour for the good of that . chapter , because he vvould remember that he owed to it the

honour Ipaid him that evening at the hands of the Grand S . E . He returned hearty thanks for the hospitable reception accorded the visitors and for the privilege of witnessing the impressive ceremony . The M . E . Z . proposed "The Officers , " and expressed to them his hearty thanks for the great kindness shown him . Comp . Mildred , H ., having replied , the Janitor ' s toast closed the proceedings .

John Hervey Chapter ( No . 1260 ) . —The installation meeting of this celebrated chapter was held at the Holborn Restaurant , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Comps . G . F . Salmon , M . E . Z . ; D . Glass , H . ; H . F . Frost , J . ; O . L . M . Latreille , Scribe E . ; J . Frank , Scribe N . ; Frank Tayler , P . S . j J . Heaton , ist Asst . Soj . ; J . R . Keep , 2 nd Asst .

Soj . ; R . C . Lewis , Chap . ; Hill , P . Z . ; F . Dangerficld , G . Godwin , P . Woods , and Jas . Evans . Visitors : Comps . C . G . Cutler , P . Z . 217 ; G . Gregory , P . Z . 704 ; J . F . Haskins , Org . 22 ; M . Brown , 141 ; Arthur Cranch , J . 1216 j C . J . Morse , 1642 ; J . Bartlett , and F . M . Noakes . The convocation being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . The Three Principals elect , Comps . D . Glass

as Z . j H . F . Frost , as H . j and J . Frank , as J ., were then duly installed by Comp . Hill , P . Z ., in a most able manner , vvhich was much appreciated by the companions . The following officers were then invested : Comps . O . L . M . Latreille , SlE . j F . Tayler , S . N . j J . Heaton , P . S . j J . R . Keep , ist Asst . Soj . ; and F . Dangerfield , 2 nd Asst . Soj . A ballot was then taken for Bros . P . Woods and 1 .

Evans , which having proved unanimous , they were exalted by Comp . Glass , the newly-installed M . E . Z ., the ceremony being performed in a most impressive manner , which augurs well for a successful year of office . Comp . G . F . Salmon , I . P . Z ., vvas presented with a P . Z . ' s jewel which had been

voted him at the last convocation . The I . P . Z . thanked the companions in a neat speech . A letter was read from Comp . Dr . Jabez Hogg regretting his inability to be present , being confined to his hotel at Rome through an accident . There being no further business , the chapter was closed .

1 he companions then adjourned to an excellent banquet , to which ample justice was done . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received in a hearty manner . Comp . Salmon , I . P . Z ., in proposing "The Health ofthe M . E . Z ., " said they had acompanion as First Principal who not onl y enjoyed the entire confidence of the companions ,

but vvould uphold the dignity of the chapter . It had afforded them very great pleasure to hea r him perform the ceremony of exaltation , immediately after being installed in the chair . He trusted he would have frequent opportunities of exercising his abilities during his year of office . The M . E . Z . thanked the I . P . Z . for the kind remarks he had made , and the companions for the very hearty way in

which they had received the toast . He would endeavour to carry out the duties of his office to the utmost of his ability , and trusted they would have a successful year . The M . E . Z . next gave " The Health of the Exaltees , " whom , he said , were representatives of a sort of joint stock arrangement between the John Hervey Lodge and the Euphrates Lodge . It added very much to the ' pleasure of

their becoming members of that chapter that they were both good workers . He offered them his hearty congratulations . Comp . Evans expressed his thanks for the hearty manner in which he had been received into that chapter . He trusted that by diligence and industrious study he would become a worthy member , and able to perform the duties that might

devolve upon him . Comp . Woods said he was much struck with the work . He had no idea there was anything so grand . If acted up to it tended to make a man a good husband and father , and a good citizen . The M . E . Z . next proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " whom , he said , they were always pleased to see , and whom

he hoped had spent a pleasant evening . Comp . Cutler , in reply , said he little thought that when he saw Comp . Glass initiated he should have " the pleasure of seeing him attain what might be called the apogee of his Masonic career . It gave him great pleasure to be present and hear the installation ceremony performed with such unfailing accuracy and in so dignified a manner , and also the

very able manner in vvhich the M . E . Z . performed the ceremonyof exaltation . He thanked them for the hearty way in which the toast had been received . Comps . Gregory , Halsey , and Mount Brown also replied . Jn reply to the toast of "'I'he Installing Officer , " Comp . Hill thanked the companions for the very kind way in which they had received that toast . It vvas always gratifying to

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perforin any duty in that chapter . He regretted his health had not permitted him attending so often as he had wished . It had been a great pleasure to him to hear the excellent way in which he had performed the ceremony , and trusted he would have a successful year of office .

The M . E . Z . next gave _ the _ toast of "The I . P . Z ., " which , he said , was a position it took some years to attain , and having aarived at it , he trusted he would not desert them , but by his presence set a good example to the exaltees .

Comp . Salmon , I . P . Z ., thanked them for the kind way in which the t ast had been received . He trusted he should be able to be vvith them for many years . The jewel which they had presented to him he should always value most highly , ancl be proudtowear asa mementoof his year of office . The next toast was " The Officers ofthe Chapter , " of which the M . E . Z . said they had an excellent team , and he

was sure the chapter would lose none of its prestige under their guidance . Comp . Latrielle said it was the earnest desire of the officers to do all in their power to support the M . E . Z . as long as he remained . He would assist to thc utmost of his ability to increase the prestige of the chapter by creating that social friendship amongst its members which contributed so much to its success . They would all regret the

absence of their esteemed Treasurer , vvho vvas , as they had heard , confined to his hotel on the continent by an accident , and he trusted he would have a speedy relief from his sufferings , and a safe return to his home . During the evening an excellent programme of music was performed by Comps . A . Cranch , J . Bartlett , F . Dangerfield , J . R . Keep , and others , under the direction of Comp . Dr . Haskins , who presided at the pianoforte with his usual ability .

Metropolitan Chapter ( No . 1507 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place on Thursday , the 7 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when there vvas a good attendance of members and visitors . The members present included Comps . G . W . Knight , M . E . Z . ; H . Dickey , H . ; T . C Edmonds , J ., M . E . Z . elect . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; James Terry , P . G . S . B . ; J . C .

Smith , P . Z . ; F . Silvester , M . Little , F . Dorey , R . W . Fraser , S . N . ; G . Mordey , G . Emblin , J . AV . Tubby , B . Kauffmann , Dr . J . Powclrell , and others . Visitors : Comps . AV . H . Lee , 1423 , P . G . S . E . Middx .,- Geo . Gregory , Prov . G . Treas . Middx . ; H . Slyman , P . Z . 704 ; Jas . Carter , P . Z . 1260 ; G . R . Bolton , M . E . Z . 619 ; E . E . Elverston , Edwin Storr , M . E . Z . 704 ; A . H . Scurrah , S . N . 2048 ;

Jas . Kew , H . 179 ; J . VV . Cain , A . S . 177 ; Geo . Lane , D . C . G 19 ; and VV . W . Lee , 1524 . The convocation being opened , Comp . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., installed the M . E . Z . elect , Comp . T . C Edmonds , in an able and impressive manner . Ballot was successfully taken for Bros . J . H . Timberlake , 1507 , and J . G . Evans , 1507 , and they were exalted into the R . A . Degree by the

newlyinstalled M . E . Z ., who proved himself proficient in the ritual . The officers invested for the ensuing year were Comps . VV . M . Stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; R . VV . Fraser , S . N . ; F . Silvester , P . S . ; G . Mordey , ist A . S . ; M . Little , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Emblin , D . C ; B . Kauffmann , A . D . C ; J . F . Saunders and Dr . J . Powdrell , Stwds . ; and Whiting , Janitor . Comp . Jas . Willing , P . Z ., the Treasurer elect , was

unavoidably absent . A jewel was presented to Comp . Knight , I . P . Z ., by the M . E . Z ., in recognition of his efficient services during the past year , and the gift was appropriately acknowledged . A vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., for his kindness in attending and ably performing the installation ceremony . Comp . Jas . Terry having replied , the Auditors' report , showing a balance to the credit

of the chapter , was received and adopted . The convocation was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to a substantial banquet , at the conclusion of which the customary toasts were honoured . Comp . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., in response to the toast of " 'Hie Grand Officers , " said that at all times the Grand Officers felt it a special compliment to have their names

coupled with any toast that brought them in connection with the companions . Little need be said of the principal Grand Ollicers , vvho were pillars of si rength in Royal Arch Masonry , whilst the others endeavoured to support them to the best of their ability . Comp . G . W . Kni ght , I . P . Z ., in proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " said Comp . T . C . Edmonds was the most

genial companion they had ever had in the chapter , for he had endeared himself to every member . The M . E . Z . had been their tutor and they had been his pupils , and they congratulated him on attaining the chair of one of the best chapters in London , and on being installed by Comp . J . Terry . _ Comp . T . C . Edmonds , M . E . Z ., returned thanks for the enthusiastic manner in vvhich the toast had been received .

He was one of the first exaltees of that chapter , and had endeavoured most earnestly , and as far as lay in his power , to gain their respect and esteem , and had always aspired in the far distant future to become the First Principal . From the manner in which he had been received for many years past , the hearty welcome always accorded him as an officer , and the very enthusiastic way they had received him that

evening , he was convinced he held that place in their esteem he was desirous of holding . If he had succeeded in making himself respected in every sense of the word , so he should go on , hoping to maintain that position as long as life lasted . He had received so many favours from the companions , that he would , to the utmost of his power , endeavour to repay them . He thanked them very sincerely , and

during his year he felt he should receive at their hands every kindness and encouragement to persevere . "The Installing Officer" was next given by the M . E . Z ., who referred to the fact that Comp . Jas . Terry was the Consecrating Officer , and had installed every Principal

since that period , to the intense satisfaction and gratification of all concerned . Comp . Terry devoted his time to attend for their benefit , and he was therefore pleased to find Comp . Dickey , H ., had offered himself as Steward on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and had no doubt he would be well supported by the

companions . Comp . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., thanked the M . E . Z . very sincerely for having deviated from the ordinary routine and given that toast precedence . The M . E . Z . had been good enough to refer to the fact that he had installed all the Principals in that chapter , and , so long as it was the wish of the companions , he should always endeavour to meet their wishes . He was sorry that in the installation ceremonies only those vvho happened to be Installed Principals could be

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present , because the ceremonies were all of such superlative beauty that it was a pity the companions were not able to witness them . He knew that , should the day come whe n he was not able : o attend , there was one occupying the First Principal's chair who could take that position in an efficient manner . With respect to the other portion of the M . E . Z . ' remarks—the Masonic Institutions—he could only thank

Comp . Dickey very much for having taken the position held by Comp . Kauffmann last year , as Steward for the Benevolent Institution . He thanked that companion very much , and hoped his list vvould certainly not be the last by many pounds of those brought up . The M . E . Z . in giving "The Second and Third Principals , " thanked Comp . Knight , I . P . Z ., for acting as J . in the un .

avoidable absence of Comp . Dimsdale , J . elect . With regard to Comp . Dickey , H ., he would say that had it not been for the generosity of that companion he ( the M . E . Z . ) would not have occupied his present position . Comp . H . Dickey , H ., thanked the M . E . Z . sincerel y for the far too flattering manner in vvhich he had proposed the toast . During the time the M . E . Z . vvould occupy the chair

the H . and J ., in conjunction with the other companions vvould endeavour to keep up the prestige of the chapter , and he was certain that the year of office of the M . E . Z . would be a good one . Comp . Knight , I . P . Z ., acting J ., also replied . "The P . Z . 's , S . E ., and Treasurer" vvas next duly honoured .

Comps . Knight , I . P . Z ., and Ferguson , P . Z ., replied . Comp . W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., also responded , and apologised for the non-attendance of his brother , Comp . Henry Stiles , a P . Z . of the chapter , who was unfortunately in ill-health . The companions vvould be sorry to hear that , as Comp . Henry Stiles had tried to endear himself to them . It would

be his duty to convey to the Treasurer , Comp . Jas . Willing * , P . Z ., the Auditors' report , showing a satisfactory balance in favour of the chapter , and he thought the members might congratulate themselves on the flourishing state of their chapter . " The Exaltees " and " The Visitors " vvere given , and the Janitor ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

BOLTON . Concord Chapter ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter vvas held in Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the iSth inst ., when there were present Comps . John Hardcastle , Z . ; Jno . Book , Prov . G . ist A . S ., as H . ; Jas . Taylor , J . j Jas . Newton , Prov . A . G . S . E ., S . E . j VVm . Forrest , S . N . j J . W . Thompson , P . S . j Thos .

Murphy , as ist A . S . j A . Nightingale , 2 nd A . S . j Thos . Barnes , Stwd . j Thos . Higson , Prov . G . Janitor , Janitor ; F . VV . Brockbank , and H . L . Hinnell . The chapter having been opened , the minutes vvere read and confirmed . Comps . Newton , Booth , and Forrest vvere

appointed a Committee to frame a new code of by-laws for the government of the chapter . A candidate for exaltation was proposed and seconded , and , no other business offering , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the dining * room , where refreshments vvere partaken of , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

DEVONPORT . Friendship Chapter ( No . 202 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Granby-street , on the 14 th inst ., to install the Principals for the year ensuing , viz .: Comps . H . Langmead , Z . ; J . Leonard , H . j and R . Carter , J . The Installing Officers were Comps . R . Lavers , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., and VV .

Allsford , P . Z ., P . G . P . Soj . Among the Board of ; Installing Principals present were Comps . E . J . Knight , P . Z . ; J . Viggars , P . Z . ; John Burns , P . Z . ; H . Welch , P . Z . ; E . Murch , P . Z . ; the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , P . Z . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . J . ; J . S . Jew , P . Z . 105 , 2025 , P . P . G . T . ; J . W . Cornish , P . Z . 223 , P . G . T . ; John Hifley , P . Z . 223 ; R . Pike , P . Z . 230 ; E . Littleton , 230 ;

G . Wilson , P . Z . 1205 ; James Gidley , P . Z . 1205 , 2025 ; J . R . H . Harris . P . Z . 230 , P . G . D . C . j John Wallis , P . Z . 1255 j Thomas Goodall , P . Z . 954 j R . Pitcher , 230 J John Bray , P . Z . 358 ; VV . Coath , P . Z . 230 j AV . Powell , J . 12115 j and A . Trout , J . 223 . The officers were invested as follows : Comps . D .

Sendy , S . K . j Geo . Bray , S . N . j H . Welch , Treas . ; M . Axworthy , P . S . j Geo . Hancock , ist A . S . j W . G . Coombes , 2 nd A . S . j and Thos . Shears , Janitor . 1 he Treasurer reported a balance in favour of the chapter . The companions , upwards of 45 , adjourned to supper in an adjoining room .

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provincial / IDeetings . CHELTENHAM . Cheltenham and Keystone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 7 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , when Bro . W . R . Porcher , M . A ., vvas inducted to the chair , in succession to Bro . the Rev . Canon Kynastoon , D . D ., Gran " Chaplain . There vvas a numerous attendance including

, the Prov . G . M . of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire , Bro . the Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . M . O . j Bros . W . Forth , 1-D . Prov . G . M . ; G . Norman , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec . j WR . Felton , G . Stwd . j and M . Carter , Prov . S . G . W . In the absence of Bro . Dr . Kynaston , the ceremony 0 * installation vvas performed by Bro . Forth , assisted by tne

Prov . G . M . and Bros . Felton and Balcomb . The following were appointed and invested as the officers for the ensu J f year , viz .: Bros . Rev . Hattersley Smith , M . A ., S . W . j w ; C . Ferris , J . W . ; Rev . C . E . Lefroy Austin , M . A ., Chap--Dr . Gregory , Treas . j J . Balcomb , Sec . j S . Moss , M . U--W . Heath , S . O . j J . A . Huband , J . O . j W- P ° w ''' M . R . C . S ., S . D . j J . L . Butter , J . D . j and Col . Rogers , 1 . ^*

CROYDON . Croydon Lodge ( No . i 9 8 ) .-A meeting J this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , 9 6 , High-s' *^ •* _ on the 8 th inst . This lodge , which has recently made ^ siderable progress through the influence and exe ' ° ., Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs , the esteemed W . M ., was turtu