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of the chapter . In fact it was his chapter , and he loved everyone connected vvith it . He proposed the health of the officers vvith sincerity and a bumper . Comp . C . O . Burgess , Treas ., replied , saying that he was pleased to state that the funds of the chapter were flourishing and that all was going on well and prosperously , which was a great thing , considering that the chapter was

not of long standing . Comp . G . Reynolds , S . E ., thanked the M . E . Z . for the very kind and flattering terms in which he had proposed his health , and the hearty manner in which the companions had received it . His heart was with the chapter , as he could fay that he was the originator of the chapter , having proposed it in the mother lodge . It was a great pleasure to

know and feel that the chapter was making good and quiet progress . All was going well and satisfactory . The M . E . Z . had said he did not know him , which was a query , When as his companion they had been put into a small cabin onboaidtheCityof Richmond steamer for New York , carrying a testimonial to the M . W . G . M . of Maryland , which the M . E . Z . and himself had done , he thought that the M . E . Z .

knew more about the Scribe E . than most companions . It was a happy time and never to be forgotten , and he should not have the slightest objection to have such another time . The M . E . Z . made a charming companion , and he should always remember him for his kindness . One th : ng he could heart , and he ( the Scribe E . ) would do all in his power for say , that the M . E . Z . had the interest of the chapter at

its future success , and assist him . He was sorry that Bro . W . Dovvnes , of the Covent Garden Lodge , vvho had been unanimously elected , was not with them that evening . He hadbeen called away in the country , but he hoped the companions would see Bro . Dovvnes with them at their next meeting in March .

The other officers spoke , assuring the M . E . Z . they would do all they could in their power to assist him . The Janitor ' s toast brought the evening to a most successful and enjoyable ending . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Comp . W . J . Thrussell , and gave every satisfaction .

CHINGFORD . Shurmur Chapter ( No . 2374 ) . —The first installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Royal Forest Hotel , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . The members present included Comps . VV . Shurmur , P . P . G . J ., M . E . Z . ; Geo . Graveley , P . P . G . A . S ., H . ; VV . E . Dring , Prov . G . H ., J . ; J . Pinder , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Byford , ] un ., S . N . ; Jas .

Speller , P . S . 3 F . White , P . P . G . J . ; Ben . Johnson , W . Cower , W . B . Horseman , Rev . Dr . Dunbar , [ . R . Carter , J . Holland , C . H . Bestow . J . Hamilton , S . C Kaufman , A . Cumington , and G . C . Clark . Visitors : Comps . J . Boulton , P . Z . 933 ; C . G . Cutchey , M . E . Z . elect 10 S 3 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . Z . 1307 ; H . Dehane , P . Z . Sno ; and W . VV . Lee , J . 1524 .

Chapter was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bros . Rev . J . R . Buchanan and Lovvry were exalted into the Degree . The Principals elect were impressively installed into their respective chairs by Comp . W . Shurmur , P . Z ., viz .: Comps . Geo . Graveley , M . E . Z . ; VV . E . Dring , H . ; and James Pinder , P . Z ., J . The other officers for the ensuing year are Comps . J . Byford , Iun „ P . Z ., S . E . ; I .

Speller , S . N . ; N . Fortescue , Treas . ; W . S . Wright , P . S . ; C . McCotla , 1 st A . S . ; C . Horst , 2 nd A . S . ; B . Nicholson , D . C . ; B . ijohnson , A . D . C ; Dr . Haskins , Org . ; G . Pointer , VV . C Mann , and J . Holland , Stewards , and Ives , Janitor . The M . E . Z . was appointed to represent the chapter as a

Steward on behalf of the R . M . B . I ., and 20 guineas were voted to his list . The Treasurer was authorised to draw a cheque for 20 guineas as a donation to the R . M . I . B . on Comp . Shurmur ' s list . Other business was transacted , and the chapter was closed .

After a well-served banquet , the customary toasts were heartily honoured . Comp . Dr . W . E . Dring , Prov . G . H ., replying for "The Prov . Grand Officers , " said they appreciated the fact that they held a honoured position in the hearts of the companions . Personally , he was sorry he had to leave them early that evening on professional duties , but thanked them

in anticipation of their drinking his health as H . of the chapter . Comp . F . White , P . P . G . J ., also replied , and congratulated the companions on the progress made by the chapter . Comp . W . Shurmur , I . P . Z ., then said that as the Installing Principal it was his privilege to propose the toast of "The M . E . Z . " Their distinguished Comp . Graveley held a high position in Royal ArchCraftand Mark

, , Masonry , and in the latter he had been very properly rewarded with the collar of P . G . Warden . He was a veiy active member of the Board of Benevolence , and had again been nominated for that office , the election for which would take place at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , pn the 6 th December . They hoped his services would

be secured for that Board , for they knew he was brimming over with benevolence , and was the right man in the right place . The M . E . Z . had gained the esteem and regard of every member of the chapter by his devotion to their interests and by the ardent zeal vvith which he had endeavoured and had succeeded in making that chapter a

success . Comp . Geo . Graveley , M . E . Z ., responded , and said if he was only worth one-third of the encomiums passed upon Mm he should be satisfied , but he was afraid he should fail in that . In occupying his present position he felt he was following in the footsteps of the distinguished P . Z . who had placed him in the chair . During his year of office he honed

the companions would bear vvith his shortcomings , and he would render the ceremony as honestly , thoughtfully , and solemnly as he possibly could . He thanked them for electing him to represent them at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and for the generous donation voted , which was an excellent one for a young chapter .

Comp . J . Pinder , J ., responded for "The II . and J ., " ar | d thanked the M . E . Z . for his flattering reference to their ° Jd friendship . He had always done his best for the chapter , and would continue to do so . The progres of the chapter had been equal to the progiess of the Shurmur Lodge , and he hrped they should mett with equal success . The M . E . Z . then proposed "The Installing Principal , " jmdsaid last year he had the pleasure of seeing Comp . Shurmur installed as Prov . G . J ., but next year he hoped to

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see him installed in another direction . He alluded to the Grand Treasurership of England . He felt sure that if the brethren honoured Comp . Shurmur vvith their confidence , and he was carried in at the top of the poll as they thought he would be , he would do honour to the collar . On behalf of the companions he thanked the l . P . Z . for the hard work he had done during the past 12 months , and asked him to accept a P . Z . ' s jewel , not for its value , but for the kind

and hearty way in which it was voted . They hoped the day would be long . distant before they failed to see him present . Comp . W . Shurmur , I . P . Z ., said it was quite impossible for him to express his grateful appreciation of this very cordial expression of their good feeling and friendship . With regard to the high encomiums which had been passed upon his rendering of the traditional ceremony of

exaltation in the addresses to the Principals at the ceremony of installation , it afforded him the greatest gratification and pleasure to find that he had secured their approbation and given them satisfaction . He had taken a very deep interest in those beautiful ceremonies , and he saw his friend and Preceptor , Comp . Edmonds , present , whom he had to thank for his knowledge of the Royal Arch Degree . It had been said there was a slight difference in the working . He had

attended two chapters of improvement , and in his opinion the meaning was the same , although the verbiage was different . He had faithfully endeavoured to carry out those ceremonies in the way in which he had been taught , and felt bound to say he thought he had succeeded in conferring the Degree in a manner impressive and making a lasting impression on the minds of the candidates . The M . E . Z . had referred to the exertions of a very large circle of

influential friends who had determined that he should be nominated for the very important position of Grand Treasurer . That was of course the highest honour that could be conferred upon any brother . If by their suffrages he was elected to that important position he would strenuously endeavour to prove himself worthy of it . He regarded it as the blue riband of Freemasonry , and if it was their p ' easure to confer it upon him he would work night and day

to prove himself worthy of it . As to his exertions in this chapter he could only say it had afforded him very great pleasure , and if he bad given them satisfaction he was more than repaid for the many hours he had spent in chapters of improvement . He could sincerely commend lo those companions vvho were desirous of becoming proficient the Camden Chapter of Improvement , of which Comp . Edmonds was now the admirable and painstaking Preceptor .

He had to thank them for the handsome P . Z . ' s jewel . He valued it very highly , not only for its intrinsic value , but for the hearty way in which it was voted to him , and he should always regard it as a souvenir of a very happy year of office . He thanked them from the fulness of an overflowing heart . Comps . Rev . Buchanan and Lowry replied for "The

Exaltees , " after which " The Visitors" was given in kindly terms , and duly replied to . "The Masonic Charities" was acknowledged by Comps . Dehane and White , two members of the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and "The Officers" having been honoured , the Janitor's toast terminated the proceedings .

HIGHBRIDGE . Vale of Jehoshaphat Chapter ( No . 291 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at t e Masonic Rooms , Railway Hotel , on the 24 th ult . Among those present were Comps . R . C Else , P . G . Supt ., P . G . Std . Eng . ; C . L . Thomas , M . E . Z . ; H . B . Crouch , H . ;

A . W . C . Peskett , J . ; T . H . Railton , S . E . ; Hitchings Davies , S . N . ; T . G . Coggan , P . S . ; J . Bain Sincock , ist A . S . ; J . H . Sharpe , acting 2 nd A . S .: VV . Woodward , lanitov ; B . C . Board , P . Z . ; T . Floyd Nortis , P . '/ .. j E . Wade , P . Z .: J . Cornwall , P . Z . ; and A . E . Burnett , Visitors : Comps . E . A . Crosse , P . G . D . C , and R . Norton ,

P . G . Org . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . R . C . Else , P . G . Supt ., ably and impressively installed Comps . Crouch as M . E . Z . ; Peskett as H . ; and Railton , as j . The following investitures took place : Comps . J . Burnett , P . Z ., Treas . ( by deputy ); Hitchings Davies , S . E . ; T . G . Coggan , S . N . ;

J . Bain Sincock , P . S . ; Chapman , ist A . S . ( by deputy ); and J . H . Sharpe , 2 nd A . S . The new Janitor , Comp . James Atkins Ashwell , was appointed in place of the aged Past Janitor , Comp . Wm . Woodward . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Principal and other Provincial officers who assisted in the ceremony . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a well-served banquet .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

HUDDERSFIELD . Truth Lodge ( No . 137 ) . —On Friday , the 24 th ultimo , the installation meeting was duly held at the Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliam-street . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . E . ^ Smithies , VV . M ., supported by Bros . J . F . Dyson , S . W . ; T . lackson , J . W . ; A . Rowe , Sec . ; A . Armitage , M . O . ; t . G . Howell , J . O . 3 J . Brook , Org .

R . Williamson , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; T . A . Heaps , S . D . ; F . VV . Marriott , S . A . Radclifie , T . Nicholson , P . M . ; and the W . M ., W . M . elect , and several brethren of Lodges Nos . 5 S and in . After the minutes had been read , the Prov . G . M ., Bro . C . L . Mason , P . G . Steward , entered , accompanied by Bros . John Barker , P . G . I , of W ., D . P . G . M ., and J .

Matthewman , P . G . Sec . These brethren having been saluted , the Prov . Grand Master addressed the W . M . and brethren ol the lodge , thanking them for their reception and salutation , and congratulating the W . M . on the success of the lodge under his rule . The Dep . Prov . G . M . also thanked the brethren for his reception . The VV . M ., Bro . Smithies , replied , thanking the illustrious visitors for their kind

remarks , and expressed his pleasure at their presence that evening . The next business was the installation of Bro . J . F . Dyson , S . W ., W . M . elect . Bro . Smithies vacated the chair and handed the gavel to the D . P . G . M ., Bro . John Barker , who proceeded with the ceremony , and installed the VV . M . elect in a most able maimer . The newly-installed W . M . appointed the following officers : Bros . T . Jackson , S . W . ; A . Armitage , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Marshall , P . P . G .

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Treas ., Treas . ( elected ); A . Rowe , Sec ; J . Naylor . M . O . ; T . G . Howell , S . O . ; T . A . Heaps , J . O . ; J . Brook , S . D . and Org . ; S . A . Radcliffe , J . D . ; J . Sladden , I . G . ; and H . Shaw , Tyler . After the Installing Master had given the addresses to

the W . M ., officers , and brethren , and "Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by all present , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to partake of refreshment under the presidency of the new W . M ., after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a most successful meeting brought to a happy conclusion .

STOCKPORT . Benevolent Lodge ( No . 67 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 Sth ultimo , at the White Lion Hotel . Bro . H . Finch , W . M ., opened the lodge ; Bro . James Cookson , S . W ., VV . M . elect , acted as Secretary , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . T . W . Markland ; Bro . John Marshall , G . S . B . England , acted as

S . W . ; and Bro . Rev . Chetwynd Atkinson , W . M . Stamford Lodge , acted as J . W . The ballot was taken for Bros . J . R . R . Jeffery and Wm . B . Flower , and , both being favourable , they , in company of Bro . Bourne , of the Alan Lodge , and who had previously been favourably balloted for , were advanced by Bro . VVm . Cartwright , P . P . J . G . W ., who performed the ceremonies in a very distinguished manner . Bro .

James Cookson , S . VV ., VV . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Cartwright , by Bro . H . Finch , I . P . M ., and , after the usual formula , the brethren retired , and Bro . Cookson was duly inducted into the chair of the honourable Mark Degree , carrying vvith him that high dignity which he always maintains in whatever position he is elected to in Freemasonry . In fact he quickly

illustrated his great knowledge by conducting the remainder of the lodge business in a masterly manner , and at the close of the lodge gave a most beautiful charge to the brethren before departing , which was much appreciated . The officers for the ensuing year were invested by the W . M ., and they were addressed by Bro . John Marshall , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., vvho also presented the working tools and delivered

the addresses to the Master , Wardens , Overseers , and brethren generally . Bro . Marshall appears to us a marvel in Masonic work . We have seen him at different times called upon at a moment ' s notice to perform ceremonies in the Craft , Arch , Allied Degrees , K . T ., & c , and he is always ready to perform any ceremony in a most impressive manner . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed from many

visiting brethren . There were present : Bros . H . Finch , VV . M . ; James Cookson , S . VV . ; Harry Gordon Small , J . W . ; W . Cartwright , P . P . J . G . W . ; | Wm . Booth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; P . D . Hayes , and L . Jagger . Visitors Richard Newhouse , P . G . D . Eng . ; John Marshall , G . S . B .

Eng . ; John Clayton , P . G . W . ; Chas . Heywood , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., P . G . Org . ; and Rev . | . Cnetwynd Atkinson , W . M . 14 S , Prov . G . Chap . At the close of the business the brethren adjourned to a banquet , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . James Cookson presided .

Kntghts Templar.

Kntghts Templar .

Shadwell Clerke Preceptory ( No . 154 ) . —A convocation was held at 33 , Golden-square , on the 16 th ult ., when Sir Knight VV . A . Scurrah was assisted by Sir Knights Gregory , Shirley , McDowall , Treas . 3 II . Lovegrove , Registrars J . Shilcock , T . G . Robinson , Capel , and others .

Sir Knight George Gregory was elected E . P ., and Sir Knight Scurrah , Treas . A priory of Malta was opened , when Sir Knights Stuart Brown , M . S ., and G . VV . Capel were installed as Knights of Malta , the chief portions of the ceremony being admirably rendered by Sir Knight H . H . Shirley . A banquet at the Criterion followed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

SHEFFIELD . Talbot Chapter ( No . 16 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Friday , the 17 th ult . The M . W . S ., III . Bro . VV . C Finken , 30 " , was unable to be present . The chair was taken by 111 . Bro . VV . Colver , P . M . W . S . Present : W . H , Brittain , 32 , P . M . W . S ., S . G . I . G . North - Eastern

District ; Robert Arnison , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; J . F . Moss , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; VV . Roddewig , 30 , P . M . VV S . ; R . VV . Wordsworth , P . M . W . S . ; H . H . Andrew , 30 ; H . Pawson , V . G . S . Dearden , W . Gray , W . Middleton , ist General ; Cornu , E . Holmes , Bassett , \ V . C . Fox , George Wilkinson , Equerry ; and T . Leyton , Asst . Equerry . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last

regular meeting read and confirmed . III . Bro . W . H . Brittain , S . G . I . G . of North-Eastern District , was received under an arch of steel . The ballot was taken for Bro . E . J . E . Marples , W . M . Ivanhoe Lodge , No . 1779 , which proved in his favour , and he was perfected in a very impressive manner by the acting M . W . S . Apologies were read from Bro . R . Roper , Prelate , on account of illness ,

also from III . Bro . Fisher Tasker , P . M . W . S ., Recorder . The alms were collected , and the chapter was closed , and III . Bro . VV . IL Brittain , G . I . G ., retired under an arch of steel . A sumptuous banquet followed , prepared by Bro . Turner , the Hall Steward . The usual toasts peculiar to this I ) egree were proposed and heartily responded to .

Ihe Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha ( Duke of Edinburgh ) presided at the final meeting which was held at the Marlborough Club , on Tuesday evening , of the Committee which took in hand the restoration of Burnham Thorpe Church in honour of Lord Nelson . The accounts showed a surplus in hand of close on i ' 337 , and it was resolved that this sum

should be handed over to the rector to be used by him in completely restoring the tower ot the church . His Royal Highness was subsequently presented with a p hotogravure of three notices in the parish book containing Nelson ' s name . Copies of these will , in due course , be sent to the Queen and the Prince of Wales .