Supreme Grand Chapter.

Comp . Alfred S . Tomkins ... ... ... ist G-Std . Br . ,, Herbert T . Steward ... ... ... 2 nd G . Std . Br . ,, James Edmeston ... ... ... -rd G . Std . Br . „ F . Ernest Pocock , M . D . ... ... 4 th G . Std . Br . „ Walter Hughes ... ... ... s th G . Std . Br . ,, George E . Fairchild ... ... ... oth (* ,. Std . Br . ,, Prank Richardson , P . A . G . Soj .... ... G . D . C .

„ VV . H . Rylands ... ... ... Dep . G . D . C . ,, Howard H . Room ... ... ... ist A . G . D . C . „ Joseph Todd ... ... ... 2 nd A . G . D . C . „ John Newton ... ... ... 3 rd A . G . D . C . „ Harry Tipper ... ... ... ith A . G . D . C .

„ W . de M . Sergison ... ... ... Cr . Org . „ William Lake ... ... ... A . G . Scribe E . „ Henry Sadler ... ... ... fi . Janitor . The following report of the Committee of General Purposes was taken as read and ordered to be received and entered on the minutes , on the rrotion of Comp . ROIIERT GREY , seconded bv Comp . FRANK RICHARDSON .

To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England . The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined the accounts from the 15 th January , 18 95 , to the 16 th April , 18 95 , both inclusive , and th & t the balances are in the Bank of England , Law Courts Branch . The Committee have likewise to report that thoy have received the following petitions -. ist . From Companions Henry Ffrench Bromhead asZ . ; George Thomas

Peale as H . ; Augustus F ' rederick Lay as J . ; and 31 others for a chapter to be attached to the Ixion Lodge , No . 2501 , Buckhurst Hill , to be called the Ixion Chapter , and to meet at the Roebuck Hotel , Buckhurst Hill , in the county of Essex . 2 nd . From Comps . Alfred Henry Bevan , as Z . ; John Charles Fitzroy Tower , as H . ; Samuel Osborne , as J . ; and 20 others lor a chapter to be attached to the Eton Lodge , No . 245 S , Eton , to be called the Bevan Chapter , and to meet at the Christopher Hotel , Eton , in the County of Buckinghamshire .

3 rd . From Comps . Alfred Caddick , as ' / .. ; Edward William Watkin Heelis , as H . ; George Salter , as J . ; and eight others for a chapter to be attached to the Dartmouth Lodge , No . 662 , VVest Bromwich , to be called the Dartmouth Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Rooms , West Bromwich , in the County of Staffordshire .

1 he foregoing petitions being regular , the Committee recommend that the prayers thereof bc respectively granted . The Committee have likewise received memorials , with extracts of minutes , for permission to remove thc following chapters : The Sefton Chapter , No . 6 S 0 , from the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , to the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool . The Islington Chapter , No . 1471 , from the Cock Tavern , Highbury , to the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , London .

The Rose of Sharon Chapter , No . 1006 , from St . Day , to the Masonic Hall Redruth , Cornwall . The Committee being satisfied with the reasonableness of the above requests , recommend that the removal of these chapters be sanctioned . The Committc recommend -. That inasmuch ns the Mid-Surrey Chapter , N 0 . 1044 , London , the Wellington Chapter , No . 517 , Wellington , New Zealand , and Die Royal Hanover Chapter , No . ijyj , Twickenham , have ceased working , and have not replied to the summons sent them by order of the Grand Chapter , these chapters be erased .

The Committee further recommend that Victoria Chapter , No . 1577 , Napier , New Zealand , having ceased lo work and having returned the charter with explanations , it be erased .

Freemasons Hall , London , W . C . ( Signed ) ROIIERT GREY , 17 th April , 1895 . President . After the ordinary business had been disposed of , the following resolution was passed : That the cordial thanks of the members of the Committee bc tendered to E . Companion Robert Grey , their President , for the very able and courteous manner in which he has presided over the meetings of the Committee during thc past year . ( Signed ) GEORGE DAVID HARRIS .

On the motion of Comp . ROIIERT GREY , seconded by Comp . FRANK RICHARDSON , all the recommendations contained in the report were carried . Comp . E . I . ETCH WORTH informed the M . E . Z . in the Chair and the companions that H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had appointed Comp . Robert Grey to be President of ihe Committee of General Purposes , and Comp . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , and Comp . Sir George David Harris to be members of the Committee .

Ihe companions then elected the following six other companions lobe members of the Committee : Comps . Captain Thomas Charles Walls , W . A . Scurrah , Henry Garrod , James Stephen * :, Mihill Slaughter , and Henry Lovegrove . Grand Chapter was then closed .

Presentation Of Grand Lodge Clothing To V.W. Bro. W. M. Stiles, Grand Treasurer.

PRESENTATION OF GRAND LODGE CLOTHING TO V . W . BRO . W . M . STILES , GRAND TREASURER .

A complimentary dinner to Bro . VV . M . Stiles , Grand Treasurer , was held at Anderton '*! Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 26 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . S . Cochrane , P . G . Treas ., when nearly 100 brethren attended to congratulate the newly-invested Grand Treasurer , and assist in the presentation to him of a complete set of Grand Lodge clothing . All arrangements necessary to ensure a successful meeting were made by the Committee , anel tho proceedings were hearty and enthusiastic .

Amongst those present were Bros . S . Cochrane , P . G . Ireas ., Chairman ; J . Stephens , P . P . G . D ., Vice-Chairman ; W . M . Stiles , G . Treas . ; G . Everett , P . O . Treas . ; Geo . Reael , P . G . S . B . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; VV . Martin , P . M .: J . J . Thomas , P . M . ; A . H . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . ; J . Greenfield , P . AI . ; W .

f'homas , P . M . ; VV . Mason , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; J . T . Rowe , P . M .. A . Clemow Capt . C . J . Knightley , P . M . ; J . Hare , J . Ellinger , P . M . ; E . Storr , P . M . ; V Jaekson , P . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M . ; W . W . Langley , J . M . McLeod , Sec R . M . I . B . ; C . l' \ Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . W . Lee , W . M . 18 97 ; awl many others After dinner , the CHAIRMAN briefly proposed "The Oueen and the Craft , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., " and then called upon

Bro . W . A . SCURRAH , P . P . G . S . uf W . Middx ., who said it was always a very pleasant thing to meet together tu do honour to whom honour was due . ll was therefore a very great pleasure fur him to rise 011 thai auspicious occasion and propose health and long life to their dear old friend Bro . W . M . Stiles , Grand treasurer . Ever since he was initiated into Freemasonry he had known Bro . Stiles , and a more worthy , generous , or kind-hearted friend no one could possibly have . They were all delighted that he had succeeded in winning that proud position of Grand Treasurer , and the ibrcthrun to show their respect for him were

Presentation Of Grand Lodge Clothing To V.W. Bro. W. M. Stiles, Grand Treasurer.

anxious to present him with a set of Grand Lodge clothing . There had been no touting for subscriptions , and many brethren had complained that they had not been asked to subscribe . All sums had been sent in voluntarily , and in this way a large sum had been subscribed for the purpose . Before the presentation' was made he would ask the brethren to drink to the health , long life , happiness , ' and " prosperity of their dear old friend , thc Grand Treasurer . ' ' The toast having been heartily received with musical honours ' .....

, Bro . W . A . SCURRAH expressed his great pleasure at being the mouthpiece of so many brethren present and so many who were absent . All united in showing their respect and esteem lo one who had honoured the Craft and all the brethren in it . He knew full well that whenever Bro . Stiles could do anything in the way of leaching the ritual , helping a distressed brother , or supporting the noble

Charities , he was always to the front doing his level best to be true to the obligation he took when he was initiated into FYeema onry . They , therefore , felt that Bro . Stiles had gained an honour he deserved , and that they shared in that honour and delight . He would read an address , which would be engrossed and presented to their

guest" To V . W . Bro . Win . Mason Stiles , W . M . 2048 , 2551 , P . M . 1507 , 1732 , 1744 , 1987 , Treas . 2206 , P . Z . 1507 , 204 S , P . P . G . Soj . Middx ., Vice-Patron R . M . I , for Girls , R . M . I , for Boys , and Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Grand Treasurer of the United Grand Lodge of F ' rce and Accepted Masons of England , and Grand Treasurer of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England . We , the Masters , Past Masters , Wardens , and brethren of the above-mentioned lodges , and Principals , P . Zs ., and members of the above-mentioned chapters , and also many members of

other lodges give you fraternal greetings and hearty congratulations on the exalted position you now hold in the Craft and Royal Arch , and as a small token of our esteem and in recognition of the valuable services you have rendered to Freemasonry in general , and especially to our three noble Charities , we herewith present you with the Grand Treasurer ' s clothing , gold breast jewel , collar jewel , and miniature copies of your Past Master ' s , and P . Z . ' s jewel . We trust the G . A . O . T . U . will give you health and strength during a long life of usefulness , and health to enjoy the honours you so richly deserve . "

Bro . W . M . STII . ES , G . Treas ., in reply , said that words failed him to adequately express his thanks for the kind way they had received his name . They had all done their best to support his candidature , and he had no idea he had so many friends , until he wanted their help . He was proud indeed to be returned at the head of the poll as Grand Treasurer , and sincerely hoped that , by his course of living , he might be able to carry out the high duties they had imposed upon him by their good fellowship . He was proud they had assembled in such force to

do honour to the occasion , and felt sure they would accept his grateful thanks and expressions of appreciation at seeing so many friends in Freemasonry . This was the proudest moment of his life , for , although he was beaten last year , when some 1200 brethren supported him , he was now , by their kind suffrages , in the happy position of Granel Treasurer . He could not allow this occasion to pass without saying how much he appreciated the zealous and good services of his friend and Secretary , Bro . Scurrah , who had worked for a long time in his interests . He regarded it as a special privilege that Bro . Scurrah had been selected to make the

presentation , and , whilst thanking him for the kind sentiments hc had expressed , hoped that the good friendship existing between them might continue for a life longtime . He sincerely thanked those brethren who proposed and seconded him , and Bros . H . J . Lardner , G . Stwd . ; W . Martin , P . M . ; Hillier , P . M . ; and Jas . Stephens , P . M ., who had acted as Vice-Presidents of the Committee . He hoped for many years to render some small service in Freemasonry as a Grand Officer , thanked them once again for all their kindness , and assured them that to his dying day he should remember this occasion as the happiest day of his life .

Bros . W . A . SCURRAH , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., H . J . LARIJNER , G . Stwd ., and W . MARTIN , P . M ., replied for " The Committee , " after which , Bro . VV . M . STILES , G . Treas ., proposed " The Chairman , " and on behalf of the brethren expressed their thanks for the ability and geniality with which he had discharged the duties . Bro . S . COCHRANE , P . G . Treas ., responded , and

Bro . W . MARTIN , P . M ., then gave " The Vice-Chairman , " and said that Bro . James Stephens had been a hard worker in all parts for the good of the cause , and in influencing votes at Ihe recent election . He did not believe there was a better man in Freemasonry than Bro . Stephens , who was always willing to assist a brother in a lodge or lodgeof instruction , and when he found a good man came

forward , he gave him his suffrages , and induced his friends to do the same . He regretted that Bro . Stephens was present alone , and not supported by his good and true wife , who had so many votes attached to her name in connection with the Institutions . Bro . Stephens was worthy of all honour as a Mason , and those who knew him ret | uired no recommendation , for a better man never lived , and they hoped he woulel live many years to enjoy his society .

Bro . STEPHENS , P . P . G . D ., thanked Bro . Martin for his kindly allusions to his wife , who was deserving of every compliment . Bro . Stiles had been Preceptor of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction for nearly 20 years , and had consistently done his duty to the brethren and the Institutions . He was pleased Bro . Stiles had attained the high position and was sure he would never know how to disgrace it . That he had deseved it was beyond question , and that he would honour the position , and in the future continue to pursue a course of conduct that had ever been honourable in the extreme , he was confident .

Bro . Capt . KNIGHTLEY was thanked for providing an excellent musical

programme . Bro . J . M . MCLEOO having briefly replied for " The Masonic Charities , " the proceedings terminated . The following assisted in the musical programme : Brj ? . W . Arter , Wilfrid Davies , John Cross , and W . H . Webb .

"The Old Masonians."

"THE OLD MASONIANS . "

The ninth annual dinner of the above association took place on Thursday , tlic 25 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , under the chairmanship of Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., President of the association , supported by Bro . A . F . Godson , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master for Worcester ; Bros . W . H . Bailey , P . P . S . G . W . Staffs . ; John Strachan , P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland ; F * . Strachan , J . J . Thomas , and J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys . Letters regretting inability to attend were received from Bros , Lord Leigh , Sir Augustus Harris , Richard Eve , R . V . Vassar-Smith , George Kenning , Leach Barrett , H . Pritchard , Rev . H . Hebb ( Head Master R . M . I , for Boys ) , and many others .

After a very recherche repast , served in Bro . Clemow ' s usual good style , and the loyal toasts had been duly honoured , The CHAIRMAN , in most eloquent terms , proposed the toast of "The Old Masonians . " lie said it was an Association whose objects were well worthy of the support of the Craft , that the gradual progress which it was making was a matter of gratification to the Board of Management of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , of which hc was Vice-President , and hc would be ever ready to render it all the help in his power .

Mr . K . S . CHANDLER , Hon , Treasurer of the Association , in responding , said that the past year had been one of steady progress . He was pleased to state they had been able to enroll ; 'o new members ,-most of them boys who had recently left 1 he School , and that they had been able to render pecun ary assistance to a few old boys , and found situations for others . Hc hoped that by adhering to the