Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

— : o : — ECCLESTON CHAPTER , No . 1624

THE installation meeting of this excellent working Chapter was held on the 28 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , under the presidency of the M . E . Z . Comp . W . Vincent ; J . Johnson H ., J . G . Fisher J ., I Isaacs Treasurer , A . W . Beckham S . E ., J . Wyer P . Z . S . N ., C . Taylor P . S ., Bond 1 st Asst ., Thos . Coulthard 2 nd Asst . Visitors—J . I . Cantle 186 , C . Smith M . E . Z . 1804 , George Messenger 1237 , and H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 . The Chapter was formally opened

and the minutes of last Convocation read and confirmed The Auditors' report was received p . nd adopted . Ballots were taken for tho admission of Bros . W . A . Burrows 1624 and C . James 15 , whioh were unanimously in their favour . These brethren being present , they were duly exalted into R . A . Masonry . We may remark that the working of the M . E . Z ., the Principals and Officers deserves especial

praise . The installation of Principals next took place . Comps . H . J . Johnson M . E . Z ., J . G . Fisher H ., and J . Wyer P . Z . J . Companion Vincent , the retiring Z ., installed the Principals in a manner that might be equalled , but could not be excelled , for its correctness and impressive delivery . The installation of Officers followed . Comps . Vf . Vincent I . P . Z ., I . Isaacs Treasurer , A . W . Beckham S . E ., C .

Taylor S . N ., H . Bond jun . P . S ., T . Coulthard 1 st Asst ., C . Lee 2 nd Asst ., Church Janitor . After whioh hearty good wishes were tendered , and the Chapter was closed until June . The company after , wards sat down to a very sumptuous and recherche banquet and dessert , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and superintended by Comp . Dawkins . The M . E . Z . ably presided and

proposed the usual Loyal and R . A . toasts . Comp . W . Vincent I . P . Z ., in rising to propose the health of the M . E . Z ., said there are but few in Craft Masonry who do not know Comp . Johnson ; he can scarcely be excelled as a worker ; to-night be has been installed as Z ., and he ( Comp . Vincent ) was sure he wonld do his duty in R . A . Masonry , During the past year the Companions had shown him every

kindness and forbearance , and he trusted they would extend to their new M . E . Z . the same amount of attention . He was sure then the Chapter would flourish . The M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the I . P . Z . for the flattering expressions he had used ; he hoped to have as prosperous a year as his predecessor . If the Companions only rallied round and supported him as they had Comp . Vincent he was

sure the Chapter would prosper . Before resuming his seat he would call on those present to drink to the health of the Exaltees—Comps . Burrows and James . Both are well known and respected in their respective Lodges , and he ( Comp . Johnson ) was sure they would be an acquisition to the Eccleston Chapter . Both Companions responded to ( he toast . The latter spoke of his connection with the Parent

Lodge ; he was now a member of the Chapter , and hoped to be with them at many enjoyable gatherings for many years yet to come . The toast of the Visitors met with a most cordial reception , and Comps . Smith , H . M . Levy , Cantle , and Messenger severally responded ; each dilated on the able presidency of the M . E . Z ., and the pleasure they experienced in testifying to the way in which Comp .

Vincent had performed the ceremony of exaltation and installation . The M . E . Z ., on again rising , said he had now to propose what might be considered the toast of the evening , —the health of their excellent Comp . W . Vincent I . P . Z . The credit this Chapter had acquired was mainly due to him . He was its first M . E ; Z ., and no one could have conducted the work better than he had done . To follow snch an

accomplished Principal he felt he had his work cut ont for him ; still , if he oould only do half as well he should be perfectly satisfied . Turning now to Comp . Vincent , the M . E . Z ., continued : He had now to place on his breast the jewel of the Chapter , and hoped that as they had been so agreeably associated in Craft , they might look forward to an equally pleasant connection in Royal Arch Masonry .

Comp . Johnson concluded his address by expressing a hope that Comp . Vincent might live long to wear it , with pride , as a mark of appreciation of the services he had rendered to the Chapter . The jewel is of exquisite design ; enamelled , with the R . A . colours ; and is set with diamonds and precious stones , and bears a suitable inscription . Comn . Vinoant in reply said he had to thank the Z .

and the Companions for their kindness ; whatever he had done he felt was but his duty . He thanked them heartily for their support ; he could not have succeeded so well as they had paid him the compliment of saying he had done , had they not supported him might and main . He felt assured they would accord the M . E . Z . the same assistance in carrying out his duties .

He thanked them for the elegant jewel presented to him , and to quote the words of Comp . Johnson—he hoped that he might wear it with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Chapter . The Z . then proposed the toasts of the H . and J . The H . was one of the founders of the Chapter , and P . M . of the Eccleston Lodge . Comp . Wyer is a very old and respected P . Z . ; personally , he felt honoured by having

two such Companions to support him in his year of office . He hoped to see both Companions occupy the chair ; this was undoubtedly their right , and he felt it was a pleasnre in store for them . Comp . Wisher said it was due to the able tuition he had received from the I-P . Z . that he had attained the proud position he now occupied . He felt it was only his duty to thank Comp . Vincent for his zeal in seeing

that every office should be filled with credit . Comp . Wyer followed ; fill his energies would be at their command . The Officers of the Chapter were next complimonted . The S . E ., Comp . Beckham , is one Who does his duty thoroughly . The S . N . equals him in zeal ; ancl , in fact , all the Officers were able to do their work thoroughly . He

wished specially to say a word for Comp . Bennett , who had looked after their creature comforts most assiduously . Comp . Beckham , in a very excellent speech , responded ; he regretted the absence of the Treasurer , but he might remark with pride that they were out of debt ; that was saying a great deal for a Chapter that had only been ono year in existence . He hoped at the expiration of the current

year there would bo a large balance iu hand . Comps . Taylor , Bond , Lee , Bennett , aud Conltbard followed ; then tho Janitor ' s toast was given , and a very agreeable and harmonious evening's entertainment was brought to a oloso . The M . E . Z . provided a very excellent musioal melange . Miss Florence Davis , Comps . J . I . Cantle , Charles Tayler , Lee , James Kift , ancl Knight-Smith delighted the Companions with thoir excellent harmony .

United Strength Chapter , No . 228 . —A convocation of this Chapter was convened on Wednesday evening last , at the Guild , hall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there were present Comps . Robt . H . Halford M . E . Z ., Charles K . Killick H ., Edward Davios J ., A . J . Timothy Scribe E ., W . S . Hunter Scribe N ., A . W . Fennor P . S ., Geo . W . Edis 1 st Assist . S ., Jas . Hillhouse P . Z ., Villet Rolleston , J .

Gibbs , Joseph Bennett and C . Thoma 3 Janitor . Visitor—Comp . W . Cook Scribe E . of the Metropolitan Chapter . The Chapter was opened in accordanco with ancient rites , but as there was no business on the agenda , only some formal work was done , and the Companions adjourned at an early hour to a rfoherchS banquet , when the customary Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed , and duly honoured . A very harmonious and agreeable evening was passed .

The North London Chapter fof Improvement , at the Canonbury Tavern , St . Mary ' s Road , Islington , on the 29 th instant , was well attended . Comps . Osborn ocenpied the chair of Z ., Sheffield H ., Pearcy J ., Tipper S . N ., Hnbbard P . S ., John Evans Sheffield S . E . The ceremony was capitally rehearsed .

We had lately the pleasure of inspecting the establishment of Brother M . Silver , of 117 Gower Street , Euston Square . Bro . Silver is well known to many of our readers , more especially to that section who are in the habit of attending the Jewish Lodges , where our courteous

brother is almost invariably entrusted with the supervision of the banquets that follow the labours of the day . Bro . Silver is an accomplished caterer , and the'business , of which he is now at the head , has been conducted by him and his father for nearly fifty years . The establishment in

Gower Street is furnished with every requisite for comfort ; capacious and well appointed kitchens , admirable storerooms , a splendidly fitted supper and ball room , with all the necessary retiring rooms , smoking rooms , & c . On the upper floor every convenience is provided for the

supply of wedding breakfasts , and many a happy Jewish couple have had their nuptials celebrated under Bro . Silver ' s roof . As it is becoming the fashion now-a-days for those who desire to entertain their friends to select a public place for the purpose , rather than to incur the

inconvenience at their own residences , we cannot do better than call attention to the facilities offered by Brother M . Silver . At the same time we may add that Brother Silver is always prepared to supply every requisite for dinners , ball suppers , or wedding breakfasts , at the residences of those who may honour him with their commands .

The Masonic Press is exercising itself just now with two subjects , which , for the sake of the promotion of good feeling , it would be better to let drop . One i 3 the late election of Grand Treasurer , the other the establishment of a Temperance Lodge , and the columns of the papers are opened to correspondents who certainly do not lack the ability to sow discord . It seems extremely bad taste in

the supporters of the re-election of Colonel Creaton to argue that he ought to have been re-elected , as it implies that the eleotion of Bro . Allcroft was a slight on Colonel Creaton . Argue as they may , nobody , not even Colonel Creaton ' s advooates , see it in that light , and the supporters of Bro . Allcroft honestly and indignantly repudi . ate it . With respect to the Wolseley Lodge being a temperance

Lodge , it is impossible to see in the fact any ground for soreness on the part of Masons generally . Why a Lodge should not be established on temperance principles no reason can be assigned . The brethren who promote it have surely a right to say what the speciality of the Lodge shonld be . No brother is asked to join it unless he likes . There are very many Lodges whioh have but one ban .

quet a year , —like the Asaph . That Lodge was started on that principle , and every man in the Lodge knew the rule before he entered . If he objected to Lave but one Lodge banquet a year he coald have gone to some other Lodge . There being one temperance Lodge on the roll of Grand Lodge of England is BO aspersion

on the charaoter of the Masonic body . There is , however , some ground for complaint in the unnsual course that has been adopted by the Provincial Secretary of the Lodge , sending out circulars to all the Lodges , touting for visitors at the consecration , to whom tickets are to be sold at a guinea each . —Evening News .

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