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them that he would always continue in the future as he had in the past , to take a lively interest in R . A . Masonry , and in the Earl of Lathom Chapter in particular . E . Comp . SilUtoe gave the Three Lectures and an explanation of the ceremonies in his usual well-known clear and impressive

Style , ancl he was afterwards unanimously elected an honorary member of the chapter , which was then closed in due form . The jewel has been adequately described in the Freemason recently , and , as then stated , was manufactured expressly by Comp . George Kenning , upon whom it reflects the greatest credit .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The installation meeting of this , the premier chapter of the Province of Kent , took piece on Thursday , the iGth inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brookhill , and was attended by a distinguished circle of the prominent Masons of the district , members of the chapter , and visitors . Comp . T . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 , P . G . S . E . Kent , was the Installing Officer , and under his direction Comps . R . Edmonds was installed

as Z . ; VV . Rees , as H . ; and E . B . Hobson , as J . The M . E . Z . then invested Comps . H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent , as Scribe E . ; R . J . Cooke , Scribe N . ; J . II . Roberts , P . S ., the latter appointed ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . G . ist Asst . S ., was invested as Treas . ; E . Palmer , ist Asst . S . ; S . Clarke , 2 nd Asst . S . ; W . Myers , P . Z ., as D . C ; VV . Musto , P . Z ., VV . Std . ; and VV . J . Lardner , Janitor . A guinea was voted as a prize for the scholastic competition at High School for Girls ; and a vote of thanks

was tendered Comp . Warne , and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter , for the impressive mariner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Officer , and that companion returned thanks . Comp . H . Mason , I . P . Z ., was presented with a handsomeand valuable P . Z . 's jewel , in recognition of his services to the chapter during his year of office , and he returned thanks . M . E . Comp . Warne then delivered an address to the companions in eloquent and impressive language , and the chapter was

closed in due form . The banquet was at ' ithe Holborn Restaurant , and the usual loyal and R . A . Grand Chapter toasts were duly honoured . The toast of " Lord Holmesdale , Grand Superintendent of Kent , " was drunk in bumpers , and was followed by that of " M . E . Comp . Jas . S . Eastes , P . G . H ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in giving

it , the M . E . Z . said Comp . Eastes would have been with them that day but for the pressure of business . As to Comp . Coupland , P . G . J ., they all knew what he was , both in the lodge and chapter ; while they had seen for themselver what the P . Scribe E . could do , having seen something of it in the chapter that day . He asked them to drink the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved . Comp . Coupland said he would have preferred that Bro .

Warne should have responded , especially as he had to go away presently and , worst of all , by train , which waited for no man . However , for himself he could onl y say that he felt highly gratified at being J . of such an important province as that of Kent . His year of office would expire the following week , when Provincial Grand Chapter would meet at Maidstone , and he must say that it had been a very pleasant one . He cordially thanked them for the

toast . Comp . Warne said the position he was now placed in recalled to his mind an anecdote told by a bishop of a young student of Divinity at one of the theological colleges on the occasion of his trial sermon . The student was to be keenly criticised by the other students , as was the usual custom at such institutions . He was a little man , and like most little men very popular , among his colleagues , and

had precedence in the pulpit on that account . Well , he wanted to get the ordeal over as soon as possible , and so took for his text the story of Zaccheus ; the sermon [ was as follows : "Zaccheus was a little man , and so am I . Zaccheus was up a tree , and so am I . Zaccheus made haste to come down , and so will I . " He then opened the pulpit door and came down and went his way ; and he ( Comp . Warne ) felt in the same position as the student ,

and felt as if he would like to go and catch his train . As to Bro . Eastes he was rather unwell at present , but during the ensuing week he ( Comp . Warne ) should see Comp . Eastes at Ashford , and would inform him of the enthusiastic manner in which his name had been received by the companions of the Pattison Chapter ; and he felt sure that Comp . Eastes would be pleased to hear it , because the Pattison Chapter was the premier chapter in the province ,

not only for numbers , but for quality . It was his first visit , and he had thoroughly enjoyed it , and should feel it a privilege should they at any time invite him to attend its meetings and assist its working in any way . He cordially thanked them for the toast , and retired amid great cheering and every demonstration of esteem . Comp . H . Mason , I . P . Z ., then rose to propose " The Health of the M . E . Z . " whohe said , he had known and

, , worked with in Masonry for many years past . He was a good Master of his lodge , and would make a good Z . of the chapter . He wished him , and felt sure the companions did , a very prosperous and pleasant year of office . Comp . Mason , in response , said he had been speaking about other people , and now he had to speak about himself . There was a Greek motto ( proverb ) which said , " Know thvself . " Well , it was not alwavs the best way

to tell people all one knew about one ' s self , or they would be as wise as one ' s self . They had heard the kind expressions of M . E . Comp . Mason in his behalf , and that companion had spoken of his merits in very flattering terms . All he could say in return was that he should try and prove himself worthy of their confidence . He would , however , ask them to overlook any little shortcomings of his , for it was no small responsibility to rule over such a chapter with

dignity ; and if he was not serious enough , they must impute it to his temperament , and not to undue levity * , but they might depend upon it that he should always endeavour to keep the chapter up to its present high standard of excellence , and worthy of its position and prestige in the Province of Kent . Comp . the Rev . Hayman Cummings , P . / .. 1837 , responded for "The Visitors , " and thanked the chapter for

its splendid hospitality . He looked upon the Pattison Chapter as a brilliant example to every province in England , and was proud to think they had such a chapter in Royal Arch Masonry . To those companions whose chapters seldom exceeded some 20 or 30 members it must be a revelation to see such a goodly array as were assembled in the Pattison Chapter that day , all members of it , and all actuated with but one desire—its prosperity and harmony

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—which made it , as their esteemed P . G . S . E . had said , " The premier chapter in the Province of Kent . " They had given the visitors a right royal welcome , and that was not his first visit , and he trusted as years rolled on that the bonds which held the chapter together would be strengthened by the truly Masonic principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth . The next toast was that of "The Second and Third

Principals . " Comp . Rees , in response , assured them of his determination to carry out the duties to their satisfaction . Comp . Hobson thanked them for their kind greeting , and , in return , thought the simplest and most effective thanks he could offer would be to try and emulate the work of those who had preceded him . Comp . Mason , in response to a very hearty reception of

the toast of "The Past Principals , referred with pride to the handsome present made him that day , and could assure them of his unfaltering devotion to the chapter and its interests . Comp . Musto , P . Z ., whose popularity is unbounded , and who is deservedly known among the companions as the " Prince of Wine Stewards , " was loudly called upon to respond . He said he was taken quite at a disadvantage ,

and was sure the toast might well have been left with Comp . Mason ; but as he was called upon , he must bow to the powers that be . Since he had been a member of the chapter , and he felt proud of so being , he had always endeavoured to do all he could for the comfort of the companions , and anything he could do to conduce to that , however humble it might be , he should always feel a pride and pleasure in doing it . He then with Comp . E . B . Saunders ,

an old friend of 40 years' standing , sung " When we were boys , " as a duet , with rare feeling and pathos , both being cheered to the echo at its conclusion . "The Officers" and Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Amongst the other companions not above named were Comps . ' E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; W . B . Lloyd , P . Z . ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . Z . ; D . C . Capon ,

J . Farrier , C . Lawson , T . R . Richardson , G . W . Lloyd , W . G . Musto , jun ., G . Frost , W . Busbridge , G . Nichols , W . Harris , W . Tucker , W . Topp , E . Hughes , M . L . S . B . ; R . Hewetson , H . Wilson , G . Setton . and C Jolly { Freemason ) , all of the chapter ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . Z . 1 S 37 ; W . Batchelor , M . E . Z . 70 ; A . Willmot , 552 ; E . Nichols , 1516 ; J . C . Smith , P . S . 1507 ; A . H . Bateman , Scribe E . 1073 ; and others .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the nth inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., P . G . J . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; T . Goodchild , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; J . Faulkner , P . P . G . Swd . B . Middx ., I . P . Z . acting J . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . Soj . Middx ., P . Z . ; Wingate , S . N . ; S . E . Elliott , P . S . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . H . Lee , P . Z . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Ex . Comp . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., installed Comps . Goodchild as M . E . Z ., and Wingate as J ., in a most admirable manner . Ex . Comp . John Mason , H . elect , was unavoidably absent . The officers invested were as follows : Comps . T . C . Walls , S . E . ; Elliott , S . N . ; Matthews , P . S . ( by deputy ); Thiellay , Treas . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed and

ordered to be entered on the book . The report of the Audit Committee having been read and adopted , and apologies for non-attendance having been read from Comps . R . H . Thrupp , James Stevens , P . Z ., and others , the chapter was closed and adjourned until the second Saturday in September next . The companions then adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . The usual toasts followed .

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MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No 3 ) . — This distinguished and prosperous chapter held its installation meeting at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the ioth inst . Among those present were Ex . Bros . T . C . Walls , M . W . S . ; F . VV . Driver , M . A ., H . Prelate ; Tayleur , ist General ; III . Bros . Major Gardiner , 30 ° , 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , 30 , Treas . ; Ex . Bro . H . J . Lardner ,

Recorder ; 111 . Bros . Capt . J . E . Anderson , 30 ° , Raphael ; G . Graveley , Capt . of G . ; E . M . Lott , 30 ° , Org . ; W , Roebuck , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; Charles H . Driver , 32 , P . M . W . S . ; Alfred Williams , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Ex . Bros . J . L . Mather , Capt . W . B . Williamson , T . Lamb Smith , Charles Belton , G . Grimwood , and others . 111 . Bro . H . D . Sandeman , 33 ° , G . S . G ., was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , III . Bro . C . Driver , acting G . M ., presented Ex . Bro . F . W . Driver , M . W . S . elect , to the M . W . S ., who at once carried out the ceremony of installation . The officers invested for the year ensuing were Ex . Bro . Tayleur , H . P . ; 111 . Bro . Major Gardiner , ist General ; Ex . Bro . G . A . Berkeley , 2 nd General ( by deputy ); HI .

Bro . Captain Anderson , G . M . ; Ex . Bros . Graveley , Raphael ; W . B . Kidder , Capt . of G . ( by deputy ); H . J . Lardner , D . C . ; 111 . Bros . Captain Stohwasser , 30 , Herald ; and E . M . Lott , Organist . The M . W . S ., in very flattering terms , then presented Ex . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., with a jewel . A vote of thanks was also

passed to Bro . Walls for his services as Installing Ullicer . Letters of apology for non-attendance having been read from 111 . Bros . Dr . Coffin , Captain Stohwasser , and Nicols , and Ex . Bros . Berkeley and Kidder , the chapter was closed and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed .

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . —Royal Kent Chapter ( No . 8 ) . —This chapter vvas opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . Watson , assisted by the officers of the chapter . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , and I . G . North-Eastern District , was received in due form and saluted . Bro . lames George Accles , being a candidate

for the Degree , was received and perfected a Rose Croix Mason most impressively by the M . W . S ., assisted by 111 . Bro . Banister , 33 , and the ollicers of the chapter . Business of the chapter being over , it vvas closed in due form . The banquet was prepared for the brethren , and excellently served in the dining hall , and appreciated by all present , after which the loyal and Masonic toasts were pro-

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posed and responded to , and three hours vvere spent in social intercourse , each member joining each other in being happy , and communicating happiness to all around the board . 'Ihe M . W . S . of the St . Cuthbert ' s Chapter , Darlington , vvas present , and very happy in his remarks to the brethren ; indeed , 111 . Bro . Fry is always so . The veteran Bro . Henry Hotham was also present , and in much improved health .

SHEFFIELD . —Talbot Chapter ( No . 16 ) . — This chapter vvas opened on Friday , the 17 th inst ., by the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . J . Wordsworth , assisted by the officers of the chapter . The minutes of the last chapter vvere read and confirmed . 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 ° , and I . G . North-Eastern District , vvas received under an arch of steel , and saluted in due form . Bro . J . E . Bingham , M . W . S . elect , was presented by P . M . W . S . 111

Bro . E , Drury to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , who installed him into the chair of M . W . S . with his usual care . The M . W . S . then appointed the following officers : 111 . Bros . Saml . Kelly , 30 , High Prelate ; Frank Cleeves , 30 , ist General ; John Shaw , 30 , 2 nd General ; Ex . and Pt . Bros . R . F . H . King , Raphael ; Wm . Greaves Roper , Grand Marshal ; Wm . Colver , Treas . ; Hart Id Thomas ,

Recorder ; William F . Tasker , Captain of Guard ; F . G . Chevassut , ist Herald ; J . A . A . Andrew , 2 nd Herald ; J . F . Littlewood , Chamberlain ; Bros . Leighton and Wilkinson , Outer Guards . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister addressed the officers and brethren on their duties as Rose Croix

Masons , which vvas listened to with marked attention . The Auditors made their report , vvhich vvas satisfactory , and ordered to be printed . A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to them for their excellent report . The business of the chapter being over , it vvas closed in due form .

The banquet was held in the dining hall , under the presidency of the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Bingham , who is Master Cutler also , supported on his right by 111 . Bros . Banister , 33 ; W . H . Brittain , 32 ° , the Mayor of Sheffield ; Ex . and Pt . Bros . W . R . Thomas , M . D ., P . M . W . S . ; Thos . Collinson , P . M . W . S . ; and on his left by 111 . Bros . John Wordsworth , P . P . M . W . S . ; Kelly , 3 o ° , Prelate ; 0 0

Robt . Arnison , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; H . E . Voight , 30 , P . M . VV . S . ; Wm . Roddewig , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; Ex . and Pt . Bros . E . Drury ; G . VV . Hawksley , P . M . W . S . ; Scargill , Roper , and the officers of the chapter . After dinner the M . W . S . proposed " The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " "Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales , the Duke of Connaught , and the rest of the

Royal Family , " and "The Supreme Council , " all of vvhich were duly honoured . The M . W . S . proposed "The Health of III . Bro . Banister , " in most flattering terms , thanking him for his kindness in coming to install him that day . Bro . C . J . Banister was received most kindly , on returning thanks , and in speaking of his long association with

the chapter , being present at its consecration , and for over 11 years their I . G ., and intimated that he vvas getting old and ought to resign ( which the brethren would not entertain , some of them kindly saying that their 111 . Chief looked better than they had seen him for some years ) , still III . Bro . Banister thought that he should make room for some other deserving brother , but from the great kindness

of the brethren all over his district , he would not resign this year , but must seriously consider what he should do next year . In conclusion , Bro . Banister proposed " The Health of Bro . Bingham , M . W . S ., " in appropriate terms , vvhich vvas enthusiastically received , and duly drunk with all the honours . The M . W . S . replied in most excellent form , and made a

truly Masonic speech , vvhich augurs a most successful yearof office , and he will be supported by the 111 . brethren , P . M . W . Ss ., and officers . The M . W . S . proposed "The Health of the Members of the 32 , " to vvhich III . Bro . Brittain , 32 , responded in a telling speech , giving the brethren most excellent advice , and stating he felt sure that the M . W . S . would have a

most successful year in the high and exalted office he would fill . They had worked together in various offices , and he could speak from past experience . He vvas delighted to be present at the banquet , although it was impossible for him to have been present at the chapter ; he vvas also anxious to be present to pay his respects to and welcome his old and valued friend Bro . Banister , their

highly-esteemed Inspector-General of the North-Eastern District , and to see him looking so well . The M . W . S . proposed "The Health of the Brethren of the 30 , vvhich was heartily responded to by 111 . Bros . Arnison , Roddiwig , Voight , and Kelly . The M . W . S . proposed "The 111 . P . M . W . Ss . of the Talbot Chapter , " coupling with it the name of 111 . Bro . Thos . Collinson , who , in a most humorous and spirited

speech , returned thanks for that excellent band of brethren . "The Health of the Officers" was cordially proposed and responded to , and this toast brought a most happy and interesting meeting to an end , the brethren being sorry to part but happy to meet again . There vvas a grand display of roses , sent by 111 . Bros . W . H . Brittain , 32 ° , Wor . the Mayor of Sheffield ; J . E . Bingham , M . W . S ., Master Cutler ; John Wordsworth , P . M . W . S ., and others .

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Rosicrucian Society .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —A quarterly meeting of this college vvas held on the 9 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern . The fratres assembled under the presidency of R . W . Fra . J . R . Foulger , M . of the Temple . Among those present were R . W . Fras . W . J . Ferguson , VI 11 . ° ; E . Thiellay ; Dr . Wynn Westcott , VI 1 I . ° ; T . C . Walls ; F . Holland , Hon . VIII . ; S . Liddell Mathers , Hon . VIII . ° ; John Collinson , Wm . Ackland , J . J . Thomas ,

and John Gilbert . The Metropolitan College was duly formed and the minutes of the meeting held in April were read and confirmed . The proposition of Fra . S . L . Mathers that the office of Secretary carry with it immunity from all fees , was unanimously passed . A proposition by Fra . W . G .

Lemon on the subject or quahhcation for olhce vvas vvitndrawn by permission of the M . T . Three candidates for the Grade of Zelator vvere balloted for and approved . Bro . VVm . Lake , P . M . 131 , and Bro . T . W . Lemon , P . M . 1 S 9 , vvere in attendance and were elevated to the Grade of Zelator by R . W , Fra . J . R . Foulger with impressive cere-