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Bro . I . Z ACHARIE , P . G . S . R ., returned thanks . It afforded him great ol » asure to be present and meet so many old and faithful friends . He had no idea of being present owing to ill health , but when he understood that the G . S . R . could not attend , he determined to do so , and felt that new life had been instilled into him by the meeting . It was true he brought this Order into England with the assistance of Bro . Lewis Thomas , and he was therefore proud of its progress . It was also true they had passed through an ordeal which he was glad to say was now settled , perhaps not to his

own satisfaction , but he hoped to the satisfaction of the members . He trusted the day would not be far distant when those who had seceded would come knocking at the door to ask for admission . He congratulated the Order upon the removal of the Festival to the Hotel Cecil , for they were perfectly . satisfied , and personally he had never sat down to a better Masonic banquet . He hoped that during the next twelve months they would enrol men who would assist in giving the Order a position of wider influence .

"The Health of Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . G . S . R ., " was next submitted , and in his response Bro . THOMAS mentioned that he was a Steward for the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , and he hoped all Secret Monitors would give him their cordial support . Bro . R . EVE , P . G . Treas ., replying to the toast of his health , said he regarded the proposition carried in Grand Conclave as a valuable addition

to the great work of Charity . Bro . Dr . G . T . W . MUGLISTON , G . Treas ., responded for "The Grand Officers , " and said his election was an honour conferred upon his conclave , There was no doubt that this Order was one of the grandest in existence , for it taug ht them the love they should have for one another , to help each other , and give help and assistance where possible . Bros . G EO . RICHARDS , - P . G . V . ( South Africa ) , and HARLEY THOMAS

also replied . Bro . J . TICKLE , P . G . T ., whose health was next drunk , expressed his fratification at seeing Bro . Zacharie in such good health as had enabled im to preside . The Order had lost nothing from the fact that Bro . Zacharie had once more presided over their . festival . They were honoured by having a peer of the realm as their G . S . R ., but he regretted he did not more often come amongst them . As far as the proposed Benevolent Fund Festival was concerned , there must be more spirit infused into the

movement ; and if the Earl of Warwick could be induced to take the chair and be accompanied by the Countess the affair would be a success . Other toasts were given and the proceedings terminated . Bro . Harry Tipper , G . V ., as usual , provided an excellent programme of music and was deservedly encored for his finished rendering of hand bell solos . Other artists were Miss Bessie Spells , Miss F . E . Tipper , Miss G . Tipper , Messrs . B . Albert , and W . W . Sadler .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Ubique Chapter , No . 1789 . The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Monday , the 12 th instant , at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , when Comps . J . D . Vicary was installed as M . E . Z . ; and H . T . Lyon as J . ; the H . elect , Comp , E . W . Lewis , being unable to attend . The chapter was opened by Comps . W . Shackleton , M . E . Z . ; Capt . R . J . Wishart , P . Z ., & c ., H . ; and E . H . Lewis , J ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z . 13 , 913 , and 1472 , P . P . 1 st A . G . S . Kent , by

special request , assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and in faultless form installed the above-mentioned M . E . Z . and J . The following officers were then ] invested : Comps . Capt . R . J . Wishart , R . A ., P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Major I . W . Newton , R . A ., Scribe N . ; Major A . C . Boileau , R . A ., Treas . ; Capt . J . W . Ormiston , P . S . ; G . Townsend , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; Capt . W . A . Nicholson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Capt . C . E . Reynolds , D . C . ; and C . Warren , Janitor . Comp . Shackleton , I . P . Z ., was presented with a P . Z . ' s jewel for his services as M . E . Z . during the past year , and Comp . Penfold was rewarded

with a vote of thanks for his services as Installing Officer , and then the chapter was closed . , Among the other companions present were Comps . Capt . H . L . Jenkinson , R . A . ; Col . H . M . Hozier , C . B ., R . A . ; Sergt .-Major R . F . Cockrane , R . A . ; J . Rickard , R . A . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . and S . E . 1472 and 21 S 4 , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; E . B . Hobson , P . Z . y" 3 i P . P . G . O . Kent ; and R . F . Smith . An excellent banquet having been enjoyed , the usual loyal and Grand Chapter

toasts were proposed , and drunk most loyally . . The l . P . Z ,, Comp . Shackleton , then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z . " He said , as they were well aware , that Comp . Vicary had been placed in the important ar . d distinguished position as their M . E . Z . that day , and he felt sure the companions of the chanter were nroud to have such a good Mason to oreside over them . He felt sure

'hat their M . E Z . would , as Comp . Penfold said when he placed him ( Comp . Vicary ) in the chair , "do all he could to promote the prosperity and harmony of the chapter , " and he asked them to drink the toast most cordially . The M . E . Z . briefly responded , thanking the companions for their reception of the ( oast , and assuring them that he should endeavour to do the work of his office to the ¦ Jest of his ability .

( Comp . Hobson , who had acted as H . through the ceremony , in response to the toast ' ' ' The Second and Third Principals , " said that he had innocently stepped into a prominent position that night . He had very great pleasure in being present , and had enjoyed himself immensely . He , however , did not ant ' eipate the honour of having bis health drunk , and the response to it was to him a task to do justice to . He always

"ao . ten a deep interest in the welfare of the chapter , and heartily wished it every prosperity . 1 Comp . Lyon thanked the companions for the honour they had conferred upon him <> y electing him to the high position he now occupied . He should have liked to have ivv . J ! i > esent ear , ler > but nad to De present at the installation of Bro . Sir R . Hudson in a Middlesex lodge . He congratulated the chapter on its havingsecured Comp . Boileau

Royal Arch.

as its Treasurer , and felt sure that in his hands the financial position of the lodge was safe . Comp . Penfold , in response to a hearty reception of his name as "Installing Officer , " said he was pleased at all times to do anything that lay in his power for the advantage of Royal Arch Masonry , and always took an interest in the success of their chapter , and he trusted that its present prosperity would continue " till time should be

no more . He had had for many years the ho / iour of installing the Principals of their chapter , and trusted to have the power to do it for many years to come . He did not think it right that one companion should always do the work , but still , as long as thev wished him to perform the ceremony and he was able to do it , he would do it with all the pleasure in the world . Comp . Jolly responded for " The Visitors . "

" The Officers" were toasted , and then the proceedings , which had been most pleasurable , terminated .

Jordan Chapter , No . 1402 . An emergency meeting of this newly-constituted chapter was held at the Masonic Temple , Torquay , on the 19 th instant . Comp . John Lane , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., presided , with Comps . T . H . Will * , Prov . ist A . G . S ., and W . Winget , Prov . G . Treas . as Second and Thiid Principals .

Four honorary members were elected in the persons of Comps . Sir Stafford Nbrthcote , Prov . G . Supt . ; W . J . Hughan , P . A . G . Soj . Eng . ; G . C . Davie , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Prov . G . H . ; and J . Stocker , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., Prov . G . S . E . Fourteen candidates were then elected , and 10 exalted , four companions being elected as joining members . _ There were several visitors , and the proceedings were very successful , not to say brilliant .

Freemasonry In The West Indies.

FREEMASONRY IN THE WEST INDIES .

We are indebted to Bro . R . J . Clinckett , P . M ., Past D . G . S . W . Barbados , for the following : The installation meeting of that young , but flourishing lodge St . Michael , No . 2253 , E . C , was held at their Iodge building on Tuesday , the 16 th ult ., at 5 . 30 p . m . Owinp to the absence in Europe of Bro . J . P . d'AIbugunque , the W . M ., the chair was filled by the I . P . M ., Bro . V . Hauschell .

After the usual formalities , Mr . Arthur de Saubrigue , M . I . C . E ., was duly initiated , and on his retirement from the lodge it was duly passed and raised as prescribed for the installation service . The chair was then taken by Bro . John Locke , D . G . M ., who then installed Bro . L . Evan Boxill , the retiring S . W ., in the chair of K . S ., as the W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The junior officers having been severally invested by the W . M ., Bro . R . J . Clinckett gave the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren .

After congratulations from the W . Masters of the Albion and Victoria Lodges , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room where the usual lbyal and Masonic toasts were offered and drunk with enthusiasm , whilst several of the brethren enlivened the proceedings with songs and piano music , kc .

The Iodge numbers among its members Bros , his Excellency Sir James Shaw-Hay , K . C . M . G ., the Govenor of the Island ; Locke , D . G . M . ; Robert Haynes , Dep . D . G . M . ; many of the principal officials , leading merchants and proprietors , and others , and is destined to do a good deal of work for the Craft in the future , regard being had to the social status of its members which tends to attract men in the higher walks of life in the Island , who may otherwise have kept aloof .

? THE MARQUIS OF BUTE has sent £ 500 to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ' s Hospital Fund for London . HER MAJESTY has intimated her intention to open in person the new block of buildings at the Hospital for Consumption at Ventnor , now in course of erection , and to be dedicated to the memory of the late Prince Henry of Battenberg . Her Majesty will probably drive through the island from Osborne .

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