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condition as to be able to make a beginning in that direc tion . The M . E . Z . also hinted that as he was going to serve as Steward at the Boys' Festival in June next , the companions were not to be surprised if he asked for a like sum at the next meeting in February . Two brethren were named for exaltation in February next , and the chapter was formally closed , the companions adjourning to the

banquet , which was served with Comp . Curry ' s well-known ability-After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , The M . E . Z . proposed the toast of " The Exaltee , " remarking that it gave him and the companions generally very great pleasure to have Comp . Curry amongst them , especially so when they remembered that he had been

initiated into Freemasonry by such a distinguished Mason as Bro . J . Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I . Comp . Curry suitably replied , and " The Visitor , Comp . Hildreth " ( from America ) , next came in for a hearty reception . Comp . Hildreth thanked the chapter for its cordial welcome , and gave an interesting account of Royal Arch

Freemasonry in America . This was one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent by the Lewis Chapter . The toasts were interspersed with very good son *> s by Comps . Crunden , Gushing , Thompson , and Powell , and the quaint recitations and experiences in different parts of the world of Comp . Crunden were so much appreciated , that he was called upon again and

again . The Janitor ' s toast brought the evening to a close—all too soon some companions said—but "time and trains wait for no man . " PLYMOUTH . —St . John's Chapter No . 70 ) —The celebration of the first installation of the above chapter took place at the New Devon and Cornwall

Freemasons' Hall , Princess-square , on the 22 nd ult . The occasion was the annual meeting of the members , held in the handsome chapter-room of the new building . There was a large attendance of Principals among the companions present . The business commenced with the exaltation of Bro . William Newby Spooner , who became a member of the chapter . The companions and Principals elect were

then installed : Comps . G . H . Selleck , as Z . ; J . Maton , H . ; A . I . Rider , J . ; Comps . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . Z . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . P . S ., P . P . G . J . ; J . R . Lord , P . P . G . T . ; and J . Gidley , 2025 , were the Installing Officers ; and there were present Comps . J . Kinton liond , P . P . G . T . ; J . B . Gover , P . P . G . P . S . ; John Du Pre , P . P . G . P . S . ; J . Griffiin , P . P . G ., 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; R . Pengelly , P . P . A . G . D . C ;

E . Tout , P . Z . ; F . B . Westlake , P . Z .,- S . Jew , 105 , 2025 , P . P . G . T . ; E . Aitken-Davies , 159 , 1099 , 2025 , P . P . G . R . ; W . Browning , 223 , P . P . G . O . ; T . Goodall , 954 , P . P . G . O . ; J . M . Hifley , 223 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . VV . Cornish , 223 ; J . J . Whitford , 230 ; R . Blight , 223 ; J . Wallis , 1255 ; J . Hammond , 1255 ; W . H . Williams , H ., 159 ; and C . G . Withell , ] . 2025 .

The Treasurer presented an audited report for the year , which showed a balance in favour of the chapter of over £ 25 . The following officers were invested : Comps . F . B . Westlake , I . P . Z . ; J . R . Lord , S . E . ; G . Sercombe , S . N . ; 1 . Kinton Bond , Treas . ; W . T . Hocking , P . S . ; J . Hicks , ist Asst . Soj . ; J . Goad , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; W . King , D . C . ; VV . F . Westcott , A . D . C . ; A . Davies , Org . ; W .

H . Mayne , and G . Helson , Stwds ; and W . H . Phillips , Janitor . At the close of the chapter business the companions adjourned to a refectory in another part of the building , where they supped together . The Comps . the new Piincipals presided . Comp . Symons furnished a capital repast , and a very pleasant evening was passed .

DEVONP ORT—Friendship Chapter ( No . 202 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Granby-street , on the Sth ultimo . The following companions were installed -. Comps . John Burns , as Z . ; H . Langmead , H . elect , was prevented from attending by illness and bereavement ; an d John Leonard , as J . The installing officers were Comps . VV . Allsford ,

P . Z . 202 ; J . R . Lord , P . Z . 70 ; and E . Murch , P . Z . 202 ; assisted by the following Board of Installed Principals Comps . E . J . Knight , P . Z ., P . P . G . Soj ., R . Lavers , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., H . Welsh , P . Z ., J . Viggers , P . Z ., E . Welch , P . Z ., E . Murch , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org ., and H . Whidden , P . Z . of 202 ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , P . Z . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . J . ; S . ] ew , P . Z . 105 , 2025 , P . P . G . T . ; J . R . Lord , P . Z . 70 ,

P . P . G . T . ; John Bray , P . Z . 358 ; John Whitford , P . Z ., J . R . H . Harris , P . Z ., R . W . Pitcher , and W . Meadley , J ., of 230 ; W . H . Williams , H . 159 ; and James Gidley , P . Z . 120 * :, 2025 . The officers were invested as follow s : Comps . A . H . Whidean , l . P . Z .,- J . D . Sandy , S . E . ; R . Carter , S . W . ; M . Axworthy , P . S . ; C . Taylor , ist Asst . Soj . ; S . WoolIand , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; H . Welch , Treas . ;

and T . Shears , Janitor . Three brethren having been exalted , the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., P . Z ., presented to the chapter a pair of minature hand-painted K . A . tracing boards , framed , bearing the following inscription : "Presented to Chapter Friendship , No . 202 , H . R . A ., Devonport , by the Exct . Comp . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . Z . 189 ( 70 , 223 , 494 , and

2025 honorary ) , P . P . G . P . S . and Past Provincial Third Grand Principal Devonshire , November S , 1 S 88 . " It was proposed by Comp . J . Burns , and seconded by Comp . W . Allsford , that the present be accepted , and the thanks of the chapter be given to Comp . T . W . Lemon for his valuable present . This was unanimously carried . The companions , to the number of over 40 , adjourned to

the refectory , where they sat down to an excellent supper provided by Comp . Bosworthick . Under the genial presidency of Comp . Burns , a most pleasant evening was spent . The success was in a great measure due to Comp . G . Sylvester , of Piince Saxe-Weimar Chapter , who sang magnificently , and ably accompanied on the pianoforte . Comps . Fred . Orchard and J . Leonard gave some capital songs .

PENISTONE . — Wharncliffe Chapter ( No . 1462 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the oth ult ., at the Rose and Crown Hotel . The chapter having been opened by Comp . Beanland , P . Z ., P . P . ist A . G . Soj ., the minutes were read and confirmed . Comp . Ensor Drury , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., then opened a Board of Installed Principals , and very ably and impressively installed Comp . H . Field , H ., as Z . ; Comp .

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Ben Booth , J ., as H . ; and Comp . E . Billington , S . E ., as J . The other officers were invested by the M . E . Z . in a very able manner . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Ensor Drury for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes .

Amongst the visitors present were Comps . J . H . Gration , P . Z . 1513 , P . P . G . T . ; C . A . Wheawill , Z . 290 ; and Tallents , P . S . 1513 . The chapter being closed , the companions adjourned for refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent , accompanied with the usual loyal and Masonic toasts .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . i-H ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 16 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Chnrch-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . G . L . Moore , H . 69 , M . E . Z . ; Grummant , P . Z ., H . ; Capt . Vincent , M . E . Z . 1 * 7 * 77 , ) . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; Benedetti , S . N . elect 127 $ , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Eckersall , A . S . ; Meierhoff , J . S . Latham , Briant , Hill , MurchiS , and Wood . The chapter was regularly opened , and the ceremony of installation of M . E . Z . was rehearsed . The companions were admitted ,

and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Latham personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and Comp . Wood , P . S . 742 , was admitted a joining member . The dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and the Preceptor promised to rehearse the installation ceremony to the J . chair , commencing at 1 . 45 p . m ., at the next meet ! re . The chapter was then closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Friday , the 33 rd ult ., when there were present Comps . T . Grummant , M . E . Z . ; G . L . Moore , H . 69 , H . ; Wingham , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Precep . tor ; Stone , S . E . ; Benedetti , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; MeierhotF , A . S . ; Neeld , P . Z . ; Oldfield , Wicks , Eckersall , Addington , M . E . Z . elect 127 s ; Martin , Wood , Fleck , and North . After the chapter had been regularly opened , the ceremony of installation to the Third chair was rehearsed . The companions were admitted , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The

ctremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Addington personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and Comps . Wicks , M . E . Z . elect 1269 , and Oldfield , S . N . 1269 , were elected members , aad the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Tlie M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and Comp . F . Hilton , Preceptor , announced his intention of rehearsing one of the installation ceremonies at the next meeting , after which the chapter was closed .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 20 th ult ., when there were present among others Bros . F . H . Clemow , W . M . ; T . O . Harding , M . A ., P . M ., acting S . W . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., J . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . Swd . Br ., P . M ., Sec ; and others . Bro . W . Brown Kidder was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Letters excusing absence were read from Bros . W . VV . Codd , S . W . ; Munday , H . H . Shirley , M . A . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and a lodge of Ark Mariners opened by Bros . T . O . Harding , W . C . N . ; F . H . Clemow , acting ] . ; N . Prower , M . A ., acting S . ;

T . C . Walls , P . G . C , P . W . C . N ., Scribe . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for non attendance having been read , thelodge was closed , and the brethren of both Degrees dined together under the presidency of Bro . Clemow . A few toasts were proposed and duly honoured .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This lodge met for the despatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the 2 ist ult . Among those present were Bros . C . H . Kohler , W . M . ; W . Bailey , S . W . ; W . Porter , J . W . ; Simmonds , M . O . ; J . T . Briggs , G . Std . Br ., P . M ., acting S . O . ; DavisJ . O . ; Woodruffe , S . D . ; H . Von Joel , J . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec . ;

H . Higgins , I . P . M . ; Bonney , acting I . G . ; and Bro . Wood , 173 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . W . W . Westley , W . M . 186 , who had previously been balloted for , was impressively advanced to the Degree of a M . M . M . by Bro . H Higgins . Bro . C . H . Kohler , W . M ., was elected to represent the lodge at

the ' next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , and the Secretary gave a notice of motion that the sum of five guineas be voted from the Alms Fund to head the W . M . ' s list . Bro . VV . Bailey was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , subject to dispensation being granted , he not having served the office of W . M . in a Craft lodge . Bro . W . Fisher , P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison ,

Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to the W . M . Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Bros . Fisher , P . M . ; Cox , George Everett , H . J . Lardner , P . S . G . D . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren , under the genial sway of the W . M ., adjeurned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed , and selections of instrumental and vocal harmony were given by Bros . Porter , Bailey , and others .

LEICESTER . — Simon de Montfort Lodge ( No . 194 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall on the 22 nd ult . In the unavoidable absence of theW . M ., Bro . S . S . Partridge , P . M . 19 , P . D . P . G . M ., P . J . G . D . Eng ., presided , and there were also present Bros . T . Coltman , S . W . ; W . J . Curtis , J . W .: J . E . Beazley , M . O . ; W . H . Lead , S . O . ; W .

J . Freer , Treas . ; J . B . Waring , Sec ; J . Case , R . of M . j T . S . Ashwell , S . D . ; H . Goodacre Marriott , J . D . ; R . B . Starkey , I . G . ; J . Tauser , Tyler ; J . D . Harris , P . M . ; J . T . Thorpe , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng . ; L . P . Chamberlain , P . P . G . R . ; A . Page , and F . Winterton . Visitors : Bros . J . Chadwick , P . G . S . East Lanes . ; J . Young , P . M . 19 P . P . G . S . W . ; Thos . Cox , D . P . G . M .

Leicester-, shire , Derbyshire , Northamptonshire and Rutland ; E . Horne , W . M . 246 ; C . Webster , P . M . 302 ; Miles J . Walker , Prov . G . Sec . ; E . Jeeves , W . M . 1130 , P . P . S . G . O . ; F . S . Preston , 30 ; J . Harrison , W . M . 19 ; S . Knight , I . P . M . 19 ; W . Gadsby , 344 , 373 ; A . Laurence , W . Bieam , T . Paget , C . Lowenstein , H . Eagle , of 19 ; W . H . Goodwin , 21 , P . G . S . B . ; and others .

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After the opening of the lodge , the minutes were read , and the ballot was taken for Bros . G . J . B . Woolley , H . C . Pretty , H . B . Bruce , and W . D . Grant , and they were duly advanced to the Degree , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Partridge , assisted by Bro . J . Young . After other business , the VV . M . elect , Bro . T . Coltman , S . W ., F . C . A ., was presented and installed in the chair

of A . The ceremony was admirably performed in its entirety by Bro . J . T . Thorpe , P . M ., who has installed every Master of the lodge since its foundation , and the W . M . invested his officers as follows .- Bros . VV . J . Curtis , S . W . ; J . E . Beazley , J . W . ; VV . H . Lead , M . O . ; J . B . Waring , S . O . ; J . Case , J . O . ; Rev . W . Langley , M . A ., P . M . 30 , Chap . ; J . D . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; T . S . Ashwell ,

bee ; H . Goodacre Marriott , R . of M . ; R . B . Starkey , S . D . ; L . P . Chamberlain , J . D . ; F . Winterton , I . G . j B . Sutton and W . C . Bird , Stwds . ; and J . Tauser , Tyler . After other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , served in the dining room . The W . M ., Bro . T . Coltman , presided , and was supported by Bros . T . Cox , D . P . G . M . ; S . S .

Partridge , P . D . P . G . M ., and a large number of distinguished Masons . The toast of " The M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales , the D . P . G . M ., and Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , " was responded to by Bro . Chadwick , who expressed his thanks and his gratification at the admirable working of the lodge , both in the advancements and the

installation ceremony ; also by Bro . S . S . Partridge , who attributed much of the success of the work in Mark Masonry to the fact that Grand Mark Lodge was thoroughly representative . Bro . J . T . Thorpe also responded , and remarked that Grand Mark Lodge always noted , and if after , perhaps , a long time , always rewarded and valued special service and

zeal in the work of the Degree . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Kelly , the D . P . G . M ., and Officers of Prov . Grand Mark Lodge , " to which the D . P . G . M ., Bro . T . Cox , responded , and regretted the absence of the P . G . M . Bro . J . Young proposed " l'he W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Lodge , " to which the W . M ., Bro .

Coltman made a graceful reply , and duly acknowledged the honour that evening conferred on him . The toasts of " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " "The Visitors and Sister Mark Lodges , " and the Tyler's toast , brought a very enjoyable occasion to a fitting close .. lt may be remarked that the Board of Installed Masters numbered 14 , a number hitherto unsurpassed in the province .

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LIVERPOOL . —Jacques de Molay Preceptory ( No . 36 ) . —A meeting of this encampment was held on the 16 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Sir Knight Robert Wm . Bourne , E . G ., presiding , supported by his officers . V . E . Sic Knight Charles James Banister , Prov . Prior of Northumberland , Durham , and BerwicU-on-Tweed , was received under an arch of steel and saluted . The

minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Several letters of apology were read from sir knights who were unable to attend . Business of ihe encampment over , the alms collected , amounting to nearly one guinea , it was closed . A priory of the Knights of Malta was opened by Sir Knight T . C . Thorburn , P . G . S . B ., V . B ., assisted by Sir

Knights C . J . Banister , P . G . Captain ; Samuel Gibson Sinclair , Prelate ; William Tyrer , Littledale , E . Pierpoint , P . G . S . B ., V . B . ; Bradshaw Wm . Rowson , G . S . B ., V . B . ; Napier , R . W . Bourne , Hinton Spalding , Geo . H . Brown , W . F . Richardson , and John Cobham . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

Sir Knight Robert W . Bourne was presented to Sir Knight Thomas C . Thorburn , who installed him into the office of Prior , and he was saluted with the usual honours . Sir Knight L . S . Winsloe , being unanimously elected , was received into the Order , and the ceremony was most effectively rendered by the Prior , Sir Knight Robert W . Bourne , assisted by his officers . Business of the priory over , it was closed .

1 he banquet , which was all that could be desired , was held at the Adelphi Hotel , under the presidency of the Prior , Sir Knight R . W . Bourne , having on his right Sir Knights Charles James Banister , Prov . Prior of Northumberland , Durham , and Berwick-on-Tweed ; E . Pierpoint , Napier , Spalding , and Cobham ; and on his left Sir Knights S . G . Sinclair , 1 * . C . Thorbourn , VV . Tyrer , B . W . Rowson

, G . H . Brown , and W . F . Richardson . Sir Knight Littledale occupied the vice-chair . After grace was said by the Prelate , the E . G ., Sir Knight Bourne , proposed in suitable terms "The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . E . and S . G . Master , and the rest of the Royal Family . "

Both toasts were received most cordially . The E . G ., in most flattering terms , proposed "The Health of their old and valued Friend , V . E . Sir Knight C . J . Banister , P . G . Captain of England , Prov . Prior of Northumberland , Durham , and Benvick-on-Tweed , " which was received most cordially . Sir Knight Charles James Banister responded most

feelingly , thanking the E . C . for the kind way he had spoken of him , and the great kindness he -always received when able to be with them ; and , before resuming his seat , proposed " The Health of the E . C , " who had so ably gone through the ceremony ; indeed , whatever he took in hand in the various Degrees of Masonry were always most impressively rendered .

The toast was received in true Knight 'Templar fashion , and , on rising to return thanks , the E . C . was received in true Lancashire style , and responded in an excellent Masonic speech . Other toasts followed , which were dul y responded to by Sir Knights Littledale , Napier , Pierpoint , and others , and the last toast brought a mast agreeable and instructive evening to its close .

Bro . Sir Matthew VVhite Ridley , Birt ., M . P ., presided on Monday at a further meeting of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Civil Sjrvice . The Deputy Chairman and Surveyor-General of Customs were recalled , and again examined as to the desirability of amalgamating the Inland Revenue and Customs establishments .