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the Earl of Lathom Lodge , was installed W . M . for the evening anel appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Witts , P . M ., S . W . ; Chapman , J . W . ; S . W . Taylor , Treas . ; Milsted Spencer , Sec ; G . Evans , S . D . ; C . Evans , J . D . ; and C . Simms , I . G . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro .

James Terry for his great kindness in attending , and particularly for the perfect manner in which he had performed the ceremonies . A vote of thanks vvas also accorded to Bro . John Mason for his assistance , and to Bro . Cross for his kindness in conducting the musical portion of the ceremony , and these votes were ordered to be recorded on

the minutes . These brethren having suitably replied the lodge was closed in ancient form . Supper was then served , and after the usual toasts bad been duly honoured and some excellent songs given by Bros . Cannon , Chapman , and others , the proceedings were

brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem . Among the brethren present were Bros . John Mason , P . M . ; E . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; J . R . Gallant , P . M . ; H . C , Ball , P . M . 144 ; G . L . Moore , P . M . ; Markland , W . M , t + ji , ; Cross , P . M . ; M . Cobham , P . M . 141 ; R . J . Taylor , P . M ., and many others of standing in the Craft .

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WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No 13 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when Comps . H . Shaw , M . E . Z . elect , was installed as Z . ; J . Scott-Mutch , as H . ; and J . Wilkins , as J . The officers were invested as follows : Comps , E . Lock , as Scribe E . ; G . Kennedy , as Scribe M . ; VV . Welding , as P . S . ; T . Ovenden , ist Assist . S . ; and G . Spinks , 2 nd

Assist . S . The ist and 2 nd Principals were installed by Comp . E . West , I . P . Z ., and the 3 rd by Comp . Mutch . Comp . West was then presented with a valuable and handsome P . Z . ' s jewel for services rendered during his year of office , and returned thanks . Five guineas vvas then voted to his list , he intending to stand as Steward at the forthcoming Girls' School Festival in June next . The chapter was then closed and the companions

adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern , Comp . H . De Gray's comfortable hostelry , opposite the Dockyard station , where a superbly appointed banquet awaited them . Amongst those present were Comps . A . Penfold , P . Z . 13 and 913 , and P . P . G . ist Assist . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z ., 13 and 913 , and P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; VV . Weston , P . Z . ; VV . Ritchie , P . Z . 13 and 51 i W . Gamble , P . Z . ; W . B . Lloyd , M . E . Z . 913 ; VV . Rees , P . S . 913 ; R- J- Warren ,

R . Gooding , J . Purnell , J . Bilton , R . Hodgkinson , 35 S ; E . Spinks , 358 ; T . Wylie , and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Arch Masonic toasts having been honoured , Comp . West , I . P . Z ., in appropriate terms proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " who he said was known and respected by every Mason , whether Arch or Craft , in thc district . Tlie many services Comp . Shaw had rendered to Freemasonry were known and appreciated , and

the manner in which he had worked himself to the highest position not only in his own lodge , of which he was a P . M ., but also in that chapter , augered well for the proper working , and indeed the prosperity of the chapter during his year of office . Knowing this , and knowing Comp . Shaw even better than he ( Comp . West ) did , he felt sure they would drink his health with all the enthusiasm it deserved .

Comn . Shaw in reply said he really did not deserve the flattering remarks made by Comp . West concerning him . He knew his weakness as well as most of them , and had so many irons in the fire that some of them were getting burned every day , and the fact of it was that he should be compelled presently to let some of them cool off altogether , rie knew that be had not attended the chapter so often during the past year as he would have liked , but

sickness had caused that , but he had been with them in spirit . They had however shown their good brotherly Seeling by electing and installing him as their First Principal , and they might depend upon it that nothing should be wanting on his part to cause them to regret that good feeling . He cordially thanked them for the toast , and wished them all a prosperous new year . The next toast was that of " The Past Principals . "

There were , said the M . E . Z ., so many excellent Past Principals present that it would be invidious for him to mention any esjiecial one , and superflous to mention them all , but he would couple vvith the toast the name of their esteemed I . P . Z . It required no words of his to say how they had done their duty , but they all knew how honestly , creditably , and large-heartedly they had done ^ . it , and how well thev deserved at the hands of the companions . They

must not speak about politics , yet he felt proud to say that during the past year two of them , Comps : Penfold and West , bad by large majorities been placed as members of the Woolwich Local Board , showing that they were as respected and honoured in their other walks of life as they were in Masonry . He wished every chapter had such excellent Past Principals as they had . Comp . West responded and said he felt proud of the

position acquired by him that day . He had been a member of the chapter for the last 17 years , and now that he had reached the apex his ambition vvas fully satisfied . He paid a h'g h tribute of praise to Comp . Lock for the many valuable services rendered both to him and the chapter during his ( Comp . West ' s ) year of office . " The Visitors " vvas the next toast . Como . Lloyd responded complimenting Comp . West

upon his excellent working in installing the two l'irst Principals and giving all a cordial invitation to the next convocation of the Pattisnn Chapter , of which he vvas proud to be the First Principal . Conir . s . Spinks and Hodgkinson also returned thanks . The ' toast of " The Two Principals , H . and J ., " was next proposed , to which Comps . Mutch and Wilkins replied

in suitable terms . „ , „ , , "The Health of the Officers" followed , and was responded to by Comps . Kennedy and Lock , whose names were coupled with the toast . ,,.,-,, "The Masonic Press , " "The Host , " and the Janitor s toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some good songs .

MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Chapter ( No 204 ) . — Ihe installation of the Three Principals and then nvestiture with the other officers took place at the Free

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masons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the _ 1 Sth ult ., when there were present Comps . John Roberts , Z . ; Nathl . Dumville , H . ; W . VV . Dawson , J . ; S . H . Needham , S . E . ; R . Hartley , Treasurer ; A . B . Whittaker , P . S . ;' Henry Paulden , ist Asst . Soj . ; J . Sly , Janitor ; J . F . Sutton , P . Z . ; T . J . Hooper , P . P . G . T . ; F . N . Naphtali , F . N . Molesvvorth , James Kelly , VV . Willes , F . Lever ,

W . B . Russell , C . T . Schofield , C . S . Allott , Jas . Andrew , H . R . Slatter , John Rogers , J . Davies , R . A . Eldershaw , and Charles Swmn . Visitors : Comps . Frank A . Huet , G 45 ; Robt . Holland , 325 5 J . N . Squirrell , 13 S 7 ; J . VV . P . Salmon , P . Z . 1 G 3 ; F . J . Hardy , 1157 ; W . Turner , P . G . Asst . Soj . Dorset ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . E . 317 ( Freemason ) . The chapter vvas opened in the usual manner at 5 . 50 ,

and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed Bro . John Allison , I . G . 204 , was balloted for and elected a member of the chapter , and was duly exalted to the Royal Arch Degree by the M . E . Z ., Comp . John Roberts , assisted by his officers , with their usual care and correctness . The installation of the Three Principals then took place , Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , 645 , 13 S 7 ,

P . P . Asst . Soj ., acting as Installing Master , thc result of his labours showing Comp . N . Dumville , as Z . ; W . W . Dawson , H . ; and A . B . Whittaker , J . These worthy compani ons were duly proclaimed and saluted , and the following companions were invested by Comp . Sillitoe as officers for the year : Comps . C . J . Schofield , S . E . ; John Rogers , S . N . ; Henry Paulden , P . S . ; Ishmael Davies ,

ist Asst . P . S . ; Robert A . Eldershaw , 2 nd Asst . P . S . ; Richard Hartley , Treas . ; and James Sly , Janitor . Comp . A . H . Jefferies was elected Organist . Thc delivering of addresses was postponed until the next meeting owing to want of time . The balance sheet vvas reported upon by the Auditors and adopted . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by thc visiting companions ,

and the chapter was closed in peace and harmony . Previous to the closing of the chapter a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . J . H . Sillitoe for his great kindness in coming to initiate the Three Principals , which after having been seconded was carried unanimously . Thc companions subsequently sat down to supper , which the usual toasts were honoured . The M . E . Z .

in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , " said he personally was very much obliged to him for performing the ceremony that day , and he did not sec how they could better show their gratitude than by drinking his health . The companions responded to the invitation very willingly , after which Comp . Sillitoe in returning thanks said it vvas

the duty of every Mason to do all in his power to further the interests of Freemasonry , and consequently he was very proud of being serviceable to the Caledonian Chapter that day . As most of them were aware he had attended the consecration of the Urmston Chapter that afternoon , but vvas glad he had been able to be present vvith them also . In conclusion Comp . Sillitoe said he would willingly

at some future time give the lectures to the companions , and they might rely upon him doing any service for them when required . " The Health of the Three Principals , Comps . Dumville , Dawson , and Whittaker , " was proposed by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , and after they had responded , The M . E . Z . proposed "The Health of the P . Zs ., " and

referring to Comp . John Roberts particularly said no Z . of the Caledonian Chapter had everperformed llis duties more efficiently to the satisfaction of all ; in fact , he had worked so well that scarcely anyone else had the ghost of a chance of distinguishing themselves , and he ( Comp . Dumville ) felt sure that every companion thoroughly appreciated the services that Comp . Roberts had rendered to the chapter . Comps . Roberts and T . J . Hooper replied in suitable

terms . Other toasts were proposed and responded to , and thc enjoyment of the companions was much increased by the ajipearance of Comps . VV . Dumville , Mark Stafford , and Alfred Lewtas ( all of whom had just arrived from officiating at the consecration of the Urmston Chapter ) , and who sang several glees and songs vvith their well-known ability .

MARYPORT . —Nicholson Chapter ( No . 371 ) . — The January meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 17 th ult ., at the F ' reeinason ' s Hall , Eaglesfieldstreet . The members present were Comps . VV . Armstrong , M . E . Z . ; A . Walters , H . ; T . Mandle , P . Z ., as J . ; J . Nicholson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; J . Gardiner , P . Z ., P . P . G . R ., as S . E . ; J . Smith , Organist ; G . VV . Thompson ; and

J . Messenger , Janitor . The minutes of the chapter were read and confirmed . Comp . Nicholson , P . Z ., read a letter he had received from Comp . F . R . Sewell offering to the chapter as a gift a complete set of new silk Royal Arch banners , worthy of the room in which the chapter meets , and painted by Mrs . Sewell . The handsome offer vvas gratefully and enthusiastically accepted . The letter was ordered to be recorded

on the minutes , and the Scribe E . was elirectedto inform Comp . Sewell and Mrs . Sewell of ihe same . A more formal vote of thanks will be passed at the next regular meeting of the chapter , which is expected to be a red-letter day in the annals of this young chapter . M . E . Comp . Armstrong , '/ .., read a letter he had received from Comp . Dodgson , P . S ., resigning his membership of

the chapter . Thc companions present expressed the regret they felt at losing Comp . Dodgson's services . The election of Principals was then proceeded with , when M . E . Comps . Walters , H . ; Banks , J . ; and Sewell were unanimously elected as First , Second , and Third Principals respectively . Comp . K . G . Mitchell vvas elected S . E . The office of S . N . was left open until the next meeting .

Comp . G . VV . Ihompson was unanimously elected P . S . Comp . Collin vvas elected Treasurer of the chapter , this being his third election to that office . Comp . Smith was appointed Organist , and Comp . Messenger , Janitor . Comp . Gardiner proposed that the three Principals with

Comp . Nicholson be appointed the Audit Committee , which vvas seconded by Comp . Thompson and carried unanimously . It was decided to have a bani | uet in conjunction vvith the installation at the next regular convocation . There being no further business the chapter was formally closed .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) The usual quarterly meeting of the above excellent chapter took- place on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at the High School for Boys at Fox-hill , when Comp . W . B . Lloyd , M . E . Z ., was supported by a rare gathering of the

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companions of the chapter and visitors , among whom were Comps . Capt . Eugene Sivcny , H . ; H . Mason , J . ; H . J . Butter , P . Z . and P . G . P . S . Kent ; C Coupland , P . Z . and P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., Treas ., and P . P . G . ist Asst . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z . and P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; J . McDougall , P . Z . and P . P . G . Stwd . lw » L l ' D' Ha >' es > P Z' ' W - Myers > P -Z- S 20 , 913 ; Musto

VV , P . Z . 24 S , 913 , VV . Stwd . ; R . Edmonds ' , S . N . ; VV . Rees , ist Asst . S . ; E . B . Hobson , 2 nd Asst . £ . ; H . Shaw , 913 , and H . 13 ; E . B . Saunders , T . RRichardson , J . T . Randal , G . H . Letton , D . C . Capon , A' K ' ,, ° i" : , ' ' Campbell , G . Frost , Dr . Flaxman Spurrell , P . Z . 829 ; II . West , M . E . Z . 13 ; J . G . Chilling ' worth , 278 ; G . Kennedy , S . N . 13 ; G . Tedder , 554 ; and C JJ " *'

. Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . 1 he business before the chapter was the balloting for of Bros . VV . Harris , 913 , and C . Barth , 913 , which proving unanimous they were - with the full and eleborate ceremonial usual at this chapter exalted to the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch Masons . Comp . Richardson presided at thc harmonium , and the magnificent ceremony vvas reridered both by the 1 hree Princi pals and the P . S . without a single to its

mr . cn mar beauty and impressiveness . Bro . Chillingworth then b y permission of the M . E . Z . and through Comp . Coupland , M . E . Z ., asked the companions to support his list as Steward on behalf of the Saye and Sele Lodge , of which hc . sW . M ., at the forthcoming festival for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in June next but subsequently M . E . Comn . Masnn H -, „ A \\ r iv / i '

announced that he had determined to stand Steward for the same festival on behalf of the lodge , and Bro . Chillingworth then withdrew his application . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions partook of an elegantl y served supper , and afterwards adjourned to the social board , where thc M . E . Z . in appropriate terms proposed thc usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts . J The toast of " Lord Holmesdale , Grand Superintendent of Kent , vvas received warmly , thc M . E . Z . in putting it dwelling in fehcitious terms upon the genial yet withal zealous manner with which our distinguished companion carried out the duties of his exalted position , and of thc pleasure they all felt at being associated with him in . Masonry .

In response to thc toast of "M . E . Comp . Eastes , G . H . Kent , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " Comp . Butter 111 the course of an eloquent speech regretted that he was absent just at the time the toast vvas proposed . He however thanked them very much indeed for it and for the honour done : him in coupling his name vvith the officers of 1 rov . Grand Chapter . In referring to the work done that

night he must express the most unbounded gratification at the eloquent and masterly mannerin which their M . E . Z . had worked the ceremony of exaltation . It was in his opinion as near perfection as it was possible to be , and it would have pleased their esteemed G . S . and indeed every oflicer of Grand Lod ge had they been present to hear and _ sce it . Nor must he foriret the admirahl *

manner m which H . and J . had filled the arduous positions they held , and as for the impressive working of Comp . Rees as P . S . he felt sure nothing could surpass it . He did not say this for the especial purpose of exalting those excellent companions in their own estimation , but simply to point out that the Pattison Chapter still kept up its reputation in the person of their M . E . Z ., and further that that reputation was , not likel y to die out while they had

such excellent officers to follow him . The enormous amount of study necessary to fill the positions of these companions might daunt a great many good VV . Ms . and a good many clever Masons , and therefore he said more honour to Ihem for their attainments . It vvas a source of gratification to the companions to have such officers , and it was a source of gratification to him as an officer of Grand Chapter to

represent such a chapter and such companions . Comp . Coupland briefly responded . M . E . Comp . Hayes , I . P . Z ., proposed "The Health of M . E . Comp Lloyd , M . E . Z ., " and after complimenting him upon the work done that night , referred with pride to the promise given by Comp . Lloyd while W . M . of the lodge , as to his quality when he should be , as he now was . at the

hcaa or the chapter . His splendid working of the ritual was beyond all praise . He trusted Comp . Lloyd would long be spared to go in and out amongst them , and give them the benefit of his wonderful knowledge of Masonic working . 1 here had been a good many good Masons in the chair of both lod ge and chapter , but none more energetic and zealous than Comp . Llovd

Comp . Lloyd in returning thanks said he certainly had prepared himself for the position he now held , and had held as VV . M . for two years in the lodge , by hard study . Directly he found that he might some day arrive at those positions . he set himself to work to be worthy of their choice , and he trusted , indeed he believed , not only from the very flattering eulogies passed upon him by such exalted Masons as Comps . Coupland , Butter , and Hayes , but from an inner consciousness that he had succeeded in so doingWith

. respect to his two Principals , Comps . Swcny and Mason , he had no doubt but that they would carry out thc duties entrusted to Ihem in the future as well as they had in the past , the latter especially had had an arduous duty to fulfil ™\\ y , ery , tinle he was H . of their chapter he was W . M . of the lodge , and none but those who had passed the chair knew how taxing and arduous those duties were After complimenting Comp . Rees , heconcludedbythankinir them for the toast . *»

r rt-. V " TI > eVis ! to . ' * " followed , and in response Comp . Chillingworth complimented the chapter not only on its working but on its hospitality . It reminded him of a certain Dean of Durham who vvas noted for his parsimony . Upon one occasion when he ( the dean ) had a number of his poor and less fortunate brethren to dine with him he

drew the attention of those nearest to him to one of the company , a man of good parts and great ability , who certainly was not an enemy to the good things of this life , and observed , "Mr . — -sees nothing and looks at nothing but that bottle on the table . " One of thc minor canons in repl y remarked , " There was nothimr narticularlv « -.

, prising in that , for none of them saw more than Mm ? bottle on the table . ' Now that vvas not the way with the Pattison Chapter , for if they were to partake of the liberality of the chapter full y they would soon be enabled to see two bottles for every one one on the table . Comp . Kenned y also responded .

T , h « other toasts were "Ihe Exaltees , " "The Second and Third Principals , " "The Officers , " " The Masonic Press , " and the Janitor ' s toast . " - masonic