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onic virtue , they were delighted in having such distinguished visitors—brethren welli vn and highly respected workers for the well-being of mankind . Bro . F- I- Voisey responded , saying that he had come for the first time , had eived great pleasure from his visit , was delighted with what he saw , and hoped to rec - „ is jt the lodge . Bro I- J- White also responded , crngratulating the lodge on its general well-being . The W-M . proposed "The Past Masters . " They were six " of the best , " each ; . i , his characteristics , all highly respected . Bros- S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas ., E . B : aven , and A . Harvey duly responded . out that for the seventh time the Steele

-The VV . M . pointed Treasurer , Bro . , was le ring unon his duties , which he fully understood , and very ably performed . It was i led somew here that" Secretaries were born , not ma . de , " so thit excellent officer , Hr „ . Folkard , might , perhaps , n it be able to help himself . Any way , his work wa ; perfectly done . Bro Folkard responded . Bros . Mitchell , S . W ., and Morris , J . W ., responded for "The Officers . " The harmony of the evening was enhanced by the musical efforts of Bros . Winny , \ Vcodley , Langdon , Horace , Mitchell , C . W . Shannaw , Harvey , and Wilfred Stracey .

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Fidelity Chapter , No . 3 . Xhis old chapter held a meeting at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on ii ,,. fith instant . Among those in attendance wer » Comns . Lircomb , M . li . Z . ; Captain W » IU P . D . G . D . C . H . ; VV . Mapleton , J . ; VV . J . Collins . P Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; H . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., S . N . ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; Lieut .-C . l \ V . Hart , P . S . ; Nash , ist A . S . j Birch , 2 nd A . S . j G . Larter , Steward j Radcliffe , P Z . ; F . McDougall , P . Z . j and Birch , P . Z . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A sum of money

was then voted to the three Masonic Charities from the Alms Fund , according to custom . A Committee was formed to consider the advisability of holding a summer banquet up the river , instead of in town , as heretofore . Comp . F . Graves , P . Z ., sent an apology for non-attendance . The chapter vvas then closed , and the members dined together . Upon the removal of the cloth , a few toasts were given and duly honoured . The M . E . Z . had again provided an excellent musical entertainment , which gave the members more gratification than the most ornate post-prandial oratory would have afforded .

Old Concord Chapter , No . 172 . The installation convocation of this old and flourishing chapter was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., when there were present Comps . A . E . Austin , M . E . Z . ; Thcs . Grummant , P . Z ., H . j Chas . Meierhoff . P . Z ., j . j Carl T . Fleck , P . Z ., Treas . j Geo King , P . Z ., S . l <\ ; F . D . Norman , P . S . ; R . F . Godfrey , ist A . S . j H . Tatton Sykes , 2 nd A . S . ; H . R . Cope , P . Z . ; Woolmer Williams , P . Z . j Jas . Hoare , Ernest Vaughan , Wm . Hunt , Walter Ravaison , B . Groves , and G . Haig . 16

The visitors were Comps .. Thos . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; G . L . Moore , P . Z . 9 ; S . lI . Catham . 132 G ; A . W . Fawkes , S 62 ; W . J . Hakins , M . E . Z . 1503 . P . P . G P . S . Middx . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . 1622 ; and C . H . Stone , M . E Z . 1901 , P . Z . 1275 . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The balancesheet as audited was presented and adopted , which showed the chapter to be in a sound financial position . Bro . E-nest Vaughan was next exalted , the lectures being most impressively rendered by Comps . Cope , as M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , H . j and Chas . Meierhoff , as J . The dispensations were read granting permission for C imps . G idfrey

and Sykes to be installed into the chairs of H . and J ., and Comn . Godfrey instilled into the chair of M . E . Z ., which installations were performed il a most exemplary manner , Comp . Thos . Grummanf , P . Z ., installing the H . and J ., and Comp . Chas . Meierhoff , P . Z ., installing the M . E Z . Comp . Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., was inducted into the chair of J . The M . h . Z . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . Carl Fleck , P . Z ., Treas . ; Chas . King , P . Z , S . E . ; B . Groves , P . S . ; las . Hoare , S . N . ; and Marsh , Janitor . It was unanimously resolved that a Past Principal's jewel be presented to Comp . Austin for the able manner he had presided over the chanter for the past year .

The business ended , the companions adjourned to a recherche banquet , which was admirably served . The cloth removed , the M . E . Z . presented the loyal and Royal Arch toasts in most becoming terms , which were well received . In giving the toast of "The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the M . E . Z . remarked these Grand Officers were able workers and excellent guides , and always took the greatest interest in the management for the benefit of the whole .

Comp . Austin , I . P . Z ., next presented the toast of "The M . E . Z , Comp . G idfrey . " He said it , was Ihe highest honour that could be bestowed upon acompanion . All knew his sterling qualities , and the able manner he had performed his duties while in the lower offices . He would ask the companions to drink to the health , happiness , and prosperity of the M . E . Z . The toast was drunk most enthusiastically .

Comp . Godfrey , M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the I . P . Z . for such very kind remarks , and for the kind and generous manner they were received by the companions . Certainly his was a most extraordinary chance to be exalted to such an eminence from ist A . S ., and was such as seldom had its equal . He trusted to be enabled to perform his duties as M . E Z . in the same manner as he had carried out the duties of A . S . The M . E . Z . next presented the toast of "TheH . and J ., " stating that two more excellent Masons could not be found in Royal Arch Masonry . Their J . vvas already a

1 . / -., and having their united support , he was sure the business of the chapter would be most efficiently carried out . In reply , Comp . Tatton Sykes , H ., said his best thanks were due to the companions for having voted him to that proud position . It certainly was one of great honourin such a chapter , and he promised his most hearty support to the M . E . Z ., vvhich he trusted would not be derogatory to the chapter , but rather show to the companions , for the honour conferred upon him , that their confidence would not bi misplaced .

Comp . Woolmer Williams , J ., also replied , and said that he was grateful for such 1 reception . He felt a considerable responsibility in accepting the honoured position in so dwinguishtd a chapter as the Old Concord , and having two such excellent co-Principals , * ho had done such suit and service , he hoped that the same high standard of efficiency would be maintained by him as had been done by the officers hitherto in the chapter . The M . E . Z . next gave what he considered the toast of the evening , " The Exaltee , " who had been introduced by two such excellent Past Principals as Comps . Carl Fleck ar > u King , and having such good credentials , he was most heartily welcomed to the chapter .

, The Exaltee , in reply , stated he was pleased to join so worthy a chapter , and considered it an honour to be exalted in the Old Concord Chapter attached to so old a 'odge . He thanked most heartily Comp . Fleck for his strong recommendations , and Promised his utmost endeavour for the benefit of the chapter . The toast of "The Visitors" received at the hands of the M . E . Z . some most Pertinent remarks . There were several excellent companions who hid honoured the E ! l Pter bv their nrntenre . The best thanks nf the comnanions were due to Cnmn .

. j 05 , Grummant , P . Z ., for his able services rendered in the installation ceremonies , ¦ c asked the companions to drink to the toast in bumpers , wishing them health and Parity . L , V P- Htkins replied that he felt almost overwhelmid with the expressions that " * fallt : » from the M . E . Z . That was his first visit to the chapter , but he felt that he to S J ) ' amol 1 f ? - > t strangers , as the same brotherly feeling and loving welcome was shown P *» the companions , that it was impossible to feel strange . " The Lodge of Old

beh if an nonoured name , and the chapter was proceeding on the same lines . On na ' of the visitors , he most heartily thanked the companions . him , ' r , 10 s . Grummant , P . Z ., thanked the M . E . Z . for such ( littering remarks of as / 't was a ve , ty great pleasure to him to assist in any way that excellent chapter , that f f , some naPPy ¦ 'eminiscences of the Old Concord Lodge , and h ¦ was delighted 'rate 1 cna Pter was becoming more united with the Star Chapter , and extending its w r " greetings . He was glad to see Comp . W . Williams in the chair of J ., who a ' ast Princi pal of the Star Chapter , and felt confident that for many yeais the

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s ame hearty welcome and kind expressions would bi extended to all who had the honour of attending the Old Concord Chapter . Comp . C . H . Stone , M . E . Z . igoi , also very gratefully replied . The M . E . Z . next presented the toast of "The Past Principals , " who , he said , had done excellent service in the chapter . Comp . Austin , who had just vacated the Z . ' s chair , had done his best , and he ( the M . E . Z . ) had the great pleasure in presenting the splendid jewel , unanimously voted him by thi companions , with the earnest desire that he would live many years to wear the sam :. All of the Past Principals were excellent companions .

Comps . Austin , Cope , and Meierhoff most forcibly replied , Comp . Miierhoff adding the great pleasure it afforded him in installing the M . E . Z . into the first chair . He thought those beautiful installations had bean worked almost beyond all praise , in fact , it was the lot of very few Royal Arch Masons to witness the sim ; as had been performed that evening . He would always be most reidy and willing to further the prosperity of the chapter .

The toast of " The Treasurer and S . E ., " the M . E . Z . said , wis most impurtmt , as the Treasurer , Comp . Fleck , took the deepest interest in the welfare of the chapter—it vyas one of his pets . His only delight was when he saw it flourishing—on the same lines as the Old Concord Lodge . The S . E . was also a very worthy companion ; all held him in the highest respect ; he was quite a father to the chapter , and all the companions looked up to him , for he was always ready to do his utmost .

Comp . Carl Fleck , P . Z ., Treas ., in reply , thanked the M . E . Z . for his very kind remarks . He was honoured as first M . E . Z . of the chapter , and since that time had taken the greatest interest in it , and hoped to continue the same . He was then proud to be the Treasurer , and so long as he held that position , he should carry out the duties to the very best of his ability . Comp . King , P . Z ., S . E ., also most cordially responded .

_ The M . E Z . next presented the toast of " The Officers" in complimentary terms , vvhich was replied to by Comp . B . Groves very ably . The Janitor ' s toast closed a most happy meeting . An excellent programme ot music was given unler the able minigimint of Comp . Choveaux , Org . 1622 , ably assisted by Miss Marie Hollin . head , Miss Kite Hemming , Mr . J ames Avon , and Bro . T . W . Turner . Comp . F . Choveaux vvas the able accompany ist .

St . Martin's Chapter , No . 510 . At a meeting of the above chapter held at Liskeard , Comps . R . H . Williams was installed as M . E . Z . ; W . H . Huddy , P . Z ., as H . ; and R . Faull , as J ., by Comps . R . A . Courtney , P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Hammond , P . G . P . S . ; and W . H . Huddy , P . P . G . O ., and there were also present Comps . T . White , P . P . G . Reg . ; G . P . N . Glencross , P . A . G . S . E . ; E . Venning , and S . Trehane . The officers invested were : Comps . Trehane , I P . Z . j A . E . Morcom , 5-E . ; J . Cleave , S . N . ; J . Harris , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . Mitchell , P . S . ; C D . Smith , ist A . S . ; J . Gilbert , 2 nd A . S . ; and R . Penwarden , Janitor .

Subsequently the companions dined together at Comp . Cleave ' s Stag Hotel , where a recherche repast was served , and a pleasant evening spent . The chapter continues to enjoy great prosperity , and hjs now the largest membership since its consecration in iSGi ; .

Humphrey Chatham Chapter , No . 645 . The regular meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . Comp . C . H . Arnold presided . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The principal business was the election of officers for the ensuing year , which resulted as follows : Comps . Nathan Heywoodas M . E . Z .

, T . Griffiths , H . ; R . W . Routley , J . ; J . E . Lees , P . Z ., P . P . G . T ., S . E . ; Samuel Warburton , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Simuel M nre , S . N . ; W . Loose , P . S . ; T . H . Black , 1 st A . S . ; Bernstein , 2 nd A . S . ; and G . S . Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . O ., Org . It was proposed , and carried unanimously , to subscribe two guineas to Comp . J . H . Sillitoe ' s testimonial . The chapter was then closed .

The following were present : Comps . C . H . Arnold , M . E . Z .,- Nathan Heywood , H . j S . Warburton , P . Z ., P . G . S . B .. Treas . ; R . W . Routley , John E . Lees , P . Z ., P . G . T ., S . E . ; Max Weyenthaler , P . Z . j G . S . Smith , P . P . G . O ., Org . j T . H . Black , VV . Loose , J . J . Craig , and E . W . Flower , P . Z .

St . Dunstan s Chapter , No . 1589 . This chapter met for the dispitch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 12 th instant , when there ware presint , among others , Comps . H . H . Nuding , M . E . Z . ; R . Evens , H ,- H . Clemow , P . Z ., J . ; Captain l \ C . Walls . P . Z ., P D , G . D . C , S . C ; W . Farrington , S . N . ; W . E . Farrington , P . Z . j J . W . Gaz ? , C . C , P Z . ; and V . Farthing , P . Z .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the following compinions were elected Principal- ! and officers for the year ensuing : Comps . R . Evens , M . E Z . ; II . Clemow , P . Z , H . ; W . Farrington , J . ; Captain Walls , S . E . ; T . A . Woodbridge , C . C , P . Z ., Treas . j and J . Giloert , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z . The resignations of Comps . Lieut .-Col . J . Beningfield , P . Z ., and R . Skelton were received with regret . Tne S . E . read a letter from Comp . H .

J . Lardner , V . L . 1623 . P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , & c , accepting , with thanks , the honorary membership of the chapter . Communications from Comps . F . Farrington , P . Z . j C . Moore , C . C , P . Z . j and others , regretting inability to attend , vvere received . The chapter was then closed . Refreshment followed labiur . A few toasts were subseejuently given , and the proe jedings terminated at an early hour .

Obituary.

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BRO . COUNCILLOR JACOBS . We announce with deep regret the death of Bro . Councillor Jacob Jacobs , which took place shortly before midnight on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at his residence . The Rookery , Handsworth . The deceased had been ailing for a considerable time , and though his indisposition did not necessitate his entire absence from business , he was compelled to visit the South of England at frequent intervals for

the benefit of his health . He was the victim chiefly of bronchitis , his heart was affected , and he suffered intensely from attacks of gout in their most acute form . Just before Christmas he spent a brief period at Bournemouth , from which he derived much benefit , but he had a relapse oa his return , and had to take to his bed , from which he never rose . The deceased had been attended by Dr . Darby Weston , of Handsworth , and several times during his illness was seen by Sir

Walter Foster . Three or four weeks ago he rallied somewhat , and hopes were entertained by his friends that he would ultimately recover . Latterly , however , he had another relapse , and on Wednesday , the nth inst ., became much worse , the result of an attack of angina pectoris . On Saturday , pneumonia supervened , and in his weakened condition it was thought impossible that he could survive so dangerous a malady . Unfortunately the anticipation was realised . On Monday he was in a critical state , and , along with Dr . Weston , Sir Walter Foster visited

the patient . He took a little nourishment at about 10 o ' clock in the evening , but shortly after midnight expired . Though in a dazed condition , he retained consciousness almost to the end . Our deceased brother was a P . M . and P . Z . of several lodges and chapters both in Warwickshire and Staffordshire , and a P . P . G . H . of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Staffordshire . He was a member also of several friendly societies and of organisations associated vvith the Jewish community in Birmingham .