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JOPPA CHAPTER , No . 188 . A CONVOCATION of this Chapter was held on tho 28 th ult ., at tho Albion , AWersgate-streefc . Companions L . Lazarus M . E . Z ., Gulliford II ., II . P . Isaac J ., A . Henochsborg as P . S ., M . J . Emannol S . E . ; P . Z . 's L . M . Lazarus , E . P . Albert , H . M . Levy , M . J . Emanuel , Littaur , P . Dickiuson . Visitors—Companions G . Smith 189 , J . L . Mather P . Z . 174 , Eastwood 1237 , A . Abrahams ( lato 188 ) ,

Eckstein 1196 . After the Chapter had been opened , and tho minutes confirmed , a ballot was takon for tho admission of Bro . G . Smith , of Lodge 1706 , I . G . 1539 ; it being unanimously in his favour , bo was duly exalted into R . A . Masonry by the M . E . Z . Companion W . H . Gulliford was installed M . E . Z ., H . P . Isaac H ., I . P . Cohen J ., the ceremonies being performed by Companion W . Littanr P . Z ., whose

working it was a pleasure to listen to . Companion J . Lazarus P . Z . was invested Treasurer , M . J . Emannel P . Z . Scribe E ., J . Davis S . N ., A . Henochsberg P . S ., G . T . Mann First Assistant , Brooke Second Assistant , Goddard Janitor . The resignation of two Companions was announced , aud accepted with regret . Tho Chapter was then closed till January . The Companions sat down to a sumptuous

banquet , provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings . The M . E . Z ., whose ability as President was fully appreciated , proposed tho usual Loyal and B . A . toasts . Companion L . Lazarns I . P . Z . rose to propose the health of the M . E . Z . Whatever duty Companiou Gulliford undertook he carried ont heartily ; he had creditably passed the chair of one of tho most influential Lodges , and his duties in the Chapter

he had fulfilled to the entire satisfaction of the Companions . Tho M . E . Z ., in replying , said he felt great diffidence in responding to tho toast ; ho had tried to do his duty in tho Arch , as in the Craft , and to-night ho might say he felt rewarded . He begged to return them his sincere and heartfelt thanks . The M . E . Z . on again rising said , it was a pleasing thing for him to

remark that change is necessary in every society ; tho infusion of new blood was most desirable . In welcoming one who had done good service in the Craft , he was assured their new Companion Smith would strive for the advancement of Royal Arch Masonry . Companion . G . Smith , the new exaltee , very appropriately responded . Next came the toast of the M . E . Comp . L . Lazarus , who

had faithfully performed every duty the Chapter required of him . They had had many good working M . E . Z . ' s , but none had done their duties better , both in Chapter and at the banquet table , than that worthy Companion . The P . Z . ' s jewel of the Chapter was then formally presented to Comp . Lazarus the Immediate Past Zerubbabel , who in eloquent terms responded to the toast . He had

to thank them for their kind expressions . His aim had been for the welfare of the Chapter , and all he could do in the future for its benefit he would strive to accomplish . The M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , and said it must be a source of great pleasure for Comp . G . Smith , 189 , to see his father exalted into R . A . Masonry . There wero also present Comps . J . L .

Mather , Earlswood and Eckstein . The toast of the P . Z . ' s followed ; the M . E . Z . had to thank them generally for their services , but to Companion W . Littaur his thanks were especially due for the manner he had installed him and the other Principals . Those who had heard him , fully appreciated him ; and those who had nob , he advised

diligently to work so as to be qualified for a future occasion . Comp . Littanr eloquently responded , aDd then the toasts of the H ., the J ., and Junior Officers were given . The Janitor in due course was summoned , and the proceedings were closed . Comps . Eckstein , Davis , and Henoschberg contributed to the harmony .

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THE installation meeting took place on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street . Present : —Comps . J . Hillhouse M . E . Z ., James Terry P . Z . acting as H . ( in the absence of Comp . J . While M . E . Z . elect , through illness ) , R . H . Halford J . ( H . elect ) , C . K . Killick S . E . ( J . elect ) , E . Davies S . N ., Pearcy P . S ., Timothy First Assistant , Dr . W . J . Hunter Second Assistant , Thomas

Janitor ; R . Griggs P . Z ., Newton P . Z . ; also Comps . G . H . Etlis , Gibbs , T . Goode , J . Woodman , P . Woodman , Harley , Payne , A . Ross , Randall , Making , Lewis , Flaws . Chapter was duly opened , and the minutes of last Convocation were confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . S . W . Gyer , of tho Finsbury Lodge , No . 861 , which proved unanimous , and that brother was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry

in a very excellent manner . Tho Installation of tho Principals was then proceeded with , Comp . J . Hillhouse being iustalled as M . E . Z . pro tern , R . H . Halford IT ., C . J . Killick J ., E . Davies S . E ., R . Pearcy S . N ., A . J . Timothy P . S ., who appointed Comps . Dr . W . J . Hunter First , and A . W . Fonner Second Assistants . Comps . Stock and Simmonds were appointed Stewards , and Comp . Thomas Janitor .

Tho business being ended , Chapter was closed , and tho Companions adjourned to banquet . Grace having been said , tho usual R . A toasts wero proposed and duly honoured . The health of the Exaltee was proposed by the M . E . Z ., in a short speech , which was responded to Bro . Gyer , who thanked the Companions for having received him iuto their Chapter ; he hoped that his conduct would be such ; u

would be a crodit to them . He trusted in due tinio ho might make such progress as would enable him to attain tho proud position of M . E . Z . Companion Terry next proposed the hcaPh of the M . E . Z ., and expressed his regret that tho M . E . Z . elect was ill , but trusted at the next convocation he should lnvo the pleasure of

seeing Comp . While occupying the position of Z . ; he also complimented Comp . Hillhouse on the excellent manner in which ho had discharged the duties of Z . He had great pleasure in presenting him with a P . Z . 's jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the Companions for his great services and his desire for the well-being of the Chapter , and also as an expression of the kindly feeling of the

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Comps . towards him . In response , Comp . Hillhouse said he hoped he deserved the flattering terms in which his health had been proposed , but ho felt he had not succeeded so much as he could wish , but he thanked tho brethren for tho kind manner iu which they had ro . eoived the toast . Ho also regretted that Comp . While , their M . K . Z . elect , was not present to respond to tho toast of tho Z . The Visitors ' toast was responded to by Comps . P . Z . Hirst , of the West York .- ; , and

Stnrtevant . The P . Z . 's and Officers' toasts were proposed and responded to . The Visitors were Comps . Hirst of Confidence Chapter ( West Yorks ) No . 337 , and Sturtevant , of the Yarborough ( Stepney ) , No . 556 . Comps . Stnrtevant , Davies , Ross , Gibbs , and Fenuer contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by several capital songs , and tho Comps . separated at an early hour , having spent a very enjoyable evening .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland,

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ,

THE annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Leicestershire andKntland was held in the Si . George ' s Hall , Hinckley , undor the banner of tho Knights of Malta Lodge , No . 50 , on Thursday , tho 8 th hist ., when Wor . Bro . Gcorgo Toller jun . D . Prov . G . M . P . G . S . B . England , presided , Provincial Grand Lodgo having been opened in duo form , a letter was road from the Provincial Grand Master Bro .

Earl Ferrers , expressing his regret at being unable to attend tho meeting , as also was one from Bro . Major-General Bnrnaby Junior Warden , and other brethren . The roll of Lodges of tho Province was called over , and it was found that each was represented Tho minutes wero confirmed , aud tho reports of tho Committees of General Purposes and of Charity wero read and adopted . The former directed tho attention of tho Lodge to tho question of Provincial

dues , on which point , after some discussion , a proposition was passed ; and also ) referred to tho want of accommodation in the Leicester Masonic Hall , tho discussion of which subject it was decided to postpone for the present . Tho Treasurer ' s accounts and Registrar ' s report were both adopted , aud then Brother Robert Waite was reelected to the office of Prov . Grand Treasurer , the other Officers being appointed as follow : —•

Bro . Dr . Thomas Macaulay P . M . 1560 .... Prov . Grand Senior Warden Thomas Harrold P . M . 50 - „ Junior Warden Rev . S . W . Wigg Chaplain 1391 .... „ Chaplain

Rev . John Bird 1560 - „ „ Robert Waite P . M . 279 - „ Treasurer Thomas Wright W . M . 1391 „ Registrar Samuel S . Partridge . - „ Secretary W . S . Allen P . M . 779 - „ Senior Deacon

J . Farndale W . M . 279 - „ Junior Deacon Samuel Weaver P . M . 1130 - „ Supt . of Works J . Young P . M . 523 - - „ Dir . of Ceremonies William Crow W . M . 50 - „ Assist . „ Capt . W . Wade Wartnaby

W . M . 1330 ... „ Sword Bearer A . Chamberlain P . M . 1391 ( Ro-app ) „ Organist R . L . Gibson P . M . 1007 - ,, Pursuivant M . J . Walker S . W . 1205 - „ Assist . Pursuivant J . O . Law W . M . 279 - - „ Standard Bearer S . A . Morris 279 - - „ Steward A . Lewin W . M . 779 - -

J . Read P . M . 1265 - - A . Mclvor Tindall 1330 - „ „ E . H . Butler J . W . 1391 - „ „ Horace CIough-Taylor Stwd . 1560 „ T . Dunn Tyler 523 - - „ Tyler J . Tauser Tyler 279 - ,. „

Various representations of P . Grand Lodge having been approved , several items of busiuess were brought forward . Among these was that of the " Hervey Memorial Fund , " to which the sum of ten guineas was voted . Lodge was then closed . Previous to this meeting the annual gatheriug of the Knights of Malta Lodgo , No . 50 , was held , at which Bro . Robert Bradshaw Smith was installed . A more 'detailed account will appear in our next .

Lord Mayor Ellis and Sheriffs Alderman Hanson and Ogg were present at the banquet g iven , on Thursday evening , by the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers- , the guests numbering close on 200 .

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