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Comps . C . Atkinson 302 , Hamer Owens P . P . P . S . Surrey . G . Houlton Bishop 1194 , Howell P . Cater , W . A . Frost 1706 , Hugh P . Vivian 450 S . E ., J . F . H . Woodward Prov . G . S . E . Middlesex , F . Brown P . Z . 174 53 S , C . E . Ferry P . Z . 65 , E . J . Bell 1524 , W . B . Sarnp-wi 8 , T . S . Tavlor Z . 932 , VV . VV . Lee 1524 , W . VV . Morgan , II . Sadler 169

G . J ., J-Steel 452 P . G . P . S . Surrey , & c At the conclusion of tho repast the Loyal and Royal Arch toasts wero duly honoured . In proposing the Grand Officers , the M . E . Z . congratulated the meeting upon having so many distinguished members of Grand Chapter amongst them . If afforded him great pleasure to be supported b y

such omintmt Companions . When he was installed as tho second W . M . of the Georye Price Lodgo he had the hononr of being presented by Bro . General Brownrigg , and on the occasion of his being installed as M . E . Z . of this Chapter the ceremony had been performed by such a well-known Mason as the Grand Scribe E . Tho

Companions were deeply indebted to Col . Shadwell H . Clerke for his kindness in attending . Comp . Clerke , in responding , thanked tho M . E . Z . heartily for the cordial manner in which he had introduced the toast , and the Companions for the kindly reception they had accorded to it . The Grand Officers of Royal Arch Masonry , as in the Craft ,

were always highly gratified at the kind recognition they received . As a rule , they were Companions who had worked long in the Order , and had done their utmost to advance its welfare . Personall y it afforded him genuine pleasure to be present that day , inasmuch as he knew many members of the Chapter ; he congratulated them

npon having , in so brief a time , attained the dignity of a Chapter in connection with the George Price Lodge . He was fully aware of the excellent work done by that Lodge , and had no doubt the Chapter would follow in the same path . In proposing the Grand Superintendent of Surrey , Gen . J . S . Brownrigg , C . B ., the M . E . Z . observed

that many of the Companions now present were members of the George Prico Lodge . At the consecration of that Lodge they had to regret fche absence of General Brownrigg , in consequence of indisposition ; but all would remember the valuable assistance they received from the Grand Officers of the Province of Surrey . It was

a most successful gathering , and the only matter of regret was the absence of their Prov . G . Master . On this occasion , they were exceedingly fortunate , for in the consecration of the Chapter they had the presidency of their esteemed Grand Superintendent , whom they were delighted to welcome in their midst . He was convinced that

General Brownrigg possessed their highest regard and admiration , and they sincerely thanked him for the honour he had done them in attending and conducting tho consecration ceremony . Companion General Brownrigg , C . B ., Grand Superintendent , prefaced his remarks , in replying to the toast , by expressing his regret , which he

was sure would be shared by all present , that Companion George Price had been unavoidably prevented from attending on that occasion . Undoubtedly he was with them in hearb and spirit , bufc it would have given them all much pleasure had he been able to be present . Formerly it took a longer time to get a Chapter

attached to a Lodge , but happily those times had changed , for ifc assisted to cement the Masonic bonds , and gave an improved tone to a Lodge . He desired that the Scribe E . would always advise him as to their meetings , and he promised to attend as often as ho possibly could . At the time he

was appointed Grand Superintendent , fifteen years ago , there were only three Royal Arch Chapters in the Province , now there were thirteen ; and it would be seen they had increased more rapidly than the Craft Lodges . This proved the interest that was taken in Royal Arch Masonry , and he was rejoiced to find it . The M . E . Z . next

proposed the Prov . Grand H . and J . of Surrey , and the rest of tho Prov . Grand Officers . lie thanked them for their attendance , and also for consenting to become honorary members . Moro especially he thanked Comps . F . West and Charles Greenwood for the admirable arrangements they had made for this meeting . Comp . F . West Prov . G . H .

considered it a privilege to meet a Mason of such great experience as Comp . Hobbs . As a Prov . Grand Officer he felt it a pleasure to be present to assist in the completion of a work thafc was started in honour of Comp . George Price . If this Chapter performed its ritual , and carried out fche principles of Masonry with the same spirit as

had been displayed iu the Lodge , the M . E . Z . would have as much reason to be proud of the one as he was of the other . It mi ght be of interest to some to know that during the past year the George Prico Lodge had contributed £ 800 to tho Charities , which for so young a Lodge must be regarded aa highly creditable .

From what he know of tho members of the Chapter , he felt sure they would sustain the high character the Lodge now enjoyed , and that they might look forward at no distant date to hear from the Grand Superintendent that they had not misplaced tho confidence he had reposed in them . Tho Prov . Grand Superintendent then briefly

proposed tho Principals of the Chajiter , observing that those three Companions formed a triumvirate , or trinity , and when he said there was , or should be , unity amongst them , thoy would know what he meant . Comp . Hugh M . Hobbs in tho course of hia response said the three Principals wore extremely obliged for the manner iu which

the ^ Grand Superintendent had introduced the toast . He was deli ghted to think they had pleased him in the way he had thought fit to express . He could confidently say that since he had been a Mason he had never willingly given offence fco a Brother or Companion , aud he hoped that during his year he shonld not do or say

anything that wonld make them think less of him . If afc the end of his term of office they looked upon him with the same regard tbey evinced now , ho should b » moro than gratified . Responses were a'So made by Comp . Langton If . and Fraser J . In responding on behalf of the Consecrating Principal' ! Comp . Rev . A . F . A .

Wood-, ford said after tho kind way iu which the M . E . Z . had spoken of the « rand Officers , and tho able replies of tho Provincial Grand kupsrintendent and thoir excellent friend the Grand

ocribe E ., it would require no little ingenuity to make a third speech on the snbject . They were pleased to be associated with the consecration of a Chapter in honour of a Companion so worthy aud well known iu the Province of Surrey . Ho

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could say , from a long experience of Royal Arch Masonry , having been exalted in 1813 , that the longer he was connected with it the moro he appreciated it . His brother Officers would agree with him , if the Companions studied tho principles and ceremonials of K . A . Masonry they would bo more than repiid for their investigation .

tie assured the members that their wishes were for the prosperity aud success of this new Chapter . A hearty welcome was given to the Visitors , and in acknowledgment Comp . J . F . H . Woodward Prov . G . S . E . Middlesex , returned thanks for the hospitality shown them . It had afforded them much pleasure to be preseut , and it

had given no one greater pleasure than himself to see his old friend Comp . Hobbs installed as M . E . Z . He knew him within a few days of his initiation , aud had seen him rise more rapidly than any Mason he had known ; but , he was quite sure he would not have risen fco his present position if he had not thoroughly deserved it . Tbe

toast of the Officers was next given and responded to , and fche list was closed by the Janitor . An attractive programme of music was given between the speeches . Comp . F . Cambridge being assisted by Comps . E . J . Bell , F . C . Atkinson , and W . A . Frost . In addition

it the Consecrating Officer , and the Companions who assisted him , Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke ( Grand Scribe E . ) was elected an honorary member of the Chapter . The Founders also pay the same compliment to Companion George Price , Provincial Grand Treasurer , after whom the Chapter is named .

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— : o : — CHISWICK LODGE , No . 357 . rriHERE was a satisfactory gathering of the members of this Lodgo X held on Saturday , the 18 th insfc ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Amongst those present were Bros . G . Gardner Prov . G . D . C . W . M ., F . J . Taylor S . W . W . M .-elecfc , John Edwards J . W ., F . Laurence , M . D ., Treasurer acting M . O . in the unavoidable absence of Bro . R . J . Taylor , J . Boswell acting S . O ., W . Clowes J . O ., J . L .

Mather Grand Treasurer Secretary , A . Pringle S . D ., N . Defriea I . G ., J . Brill , W . G . Coat , J . J . Boswell , J . S . Barton Wilson S . G . W ., & o . Several letters of apology for unavoidable obsence were received from Officers and members , the chief reason given being pressing engagements in connection with the preparations for Jubilee

festivities . Lodge having been opened , and the customary routine business disposed of , the ballot was taken for the advancement of Bros . Keeble P . M ., E . Ayling P . M . P . Z ., and Dr . Wheeler . The attention of the brethren was called by the W . M .-elect fco fche severe loss the Lodge had sustained by the death of Bros . Alfred Meadows

I . P . M . and W . Gomm R . of M . The brethren all appeared in Masonic mourning , and fche Provincial Grand Organist , Brother Graham , played the "Dead March in Saul . " In token of respect for the deceased the Lodge was also draped in mourning . The ceremony of advancement was then carried out in an

able manner by tho Worshipful Master , assisted b y his Officers . Bro . John Edwards J . W . then begged the acceptance by the Lodge of a portrait of the Worshipful Master and Founder , Bro . G . Gardner , the gift being received amidst acclamations , the picture being admired as a work of art . A cordial vote of thanks for the

presentation having been accorded , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , Bro . J . L . Mather assumed the chair , and installed Brother F . J . Taylor as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed in the most perfect and impressive manner . The newlyinstalled Maater , having received the usual salutations , invested his

Officers , as follow : —Bros . G . Gardner I . P . M ., J . Edwards S . W ., R . J . Taylor J . W ., VV . Clowes M . O ., A . Pringlo S . O ., N . Defries J . O ., G . Thomas R . M ., F . Lawrence , M . D ., Treasurer , J . L . Mather Secretary , W . G . Dickey S . D ., W . G . Coat J . D ., VV . Ellis I . G ., and F . W . Wheeler , M . D ., D . C . The investiture of the other Officers was

deferred until the next meeting . Notice of motion was given by the VV . M . for altering the number of days of meeting , in a way he considered would be beneficial to the Lodge . He then presented to Bro . Gardner a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the valuable services he bad rendered during

his year of office . In accepting the gift the I . P . M . expressed the pleasure ifc afforded him to witness the continued prosperity of the Lodge , and he trusted the alterations suggested by the W . M . mi ght prove advantageous to the Lodge , and help it to make its mark in the Province . Business over , the brethren partook of an excellent

banquet , provided in the niauuer for which Bro . J . Brill had long enjoyed an enviable notoriefcy . The post-prandial proceedings were characterised by speeches of commendable brevity and point , and were interspersed by some capital songs rendered by the brethren , Bro . Graham efficiently acting as accompanyist . A very happy and harmonious evening was passed .

WORKING MEN ' JUUILEE FESTIVAL AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE . —As our readers aro probably aware , a great holiday programme has been provided for tho thousands who will , we feel sure , flock to fche Palace to-day ( Saturday ) for this great ovonfc . The proposer and

seconder of fche Congratulatory Address to tne Queen from tho industrial classes will represent tho trades end working men ' s societies of the United Kingdom . Numerous Members of Parliament are among those who have already accepted invitations to fcho meeting . Tho Provinces will be represented bv the Lord Mavor of

York , and the Mayors of Brighton , Croydon , Darlington , Derby , Folkestone , Guildford , Grantham , Margate , Maidstone , Nottingham Portsmouth , Stockport , Stoke-on-Trent , Winchester , Worcester ,, Wigan , and Warrington .