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Willings , J . ; Alexander Cotter , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z ., Treas . ; E . Carter , S . E . ; A . Bucknall , P . S . ; J . Ashworth , A . S . ; W . Hudson , Org . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; T . Littleby , R . Shacklady , Richard Edwards , Peter Robbi , John Proctor , R . G . Bradley , J . E . Bircher , John Whalley , Robert Hamer , Thomas Mason , Samuel Fraser , H . F . Neale , Peter Evans , William Fish , and E . B . Ironside . The visitors included

Comps . A . D . Hesketh , P . Z . 1357 ; John Molloy , 594 ; Tohn Humphreys , Z . S 23 ; Isaac Turner , 594 ; John Hayes , P . Z . 594 , P . P . G . S . B . ; A . H . Hallwood , 673 ; William M'Lachlan , 241 ; W . Coates , 230 ; Walter E . Erwin , P . Z . 1393 , P . P . G . R . ; A . Kirkpatrick , P . S . 1502 ; W . Addis , 135 6 ; and Hugh Willia . ns , P . G . S . B . Ihe retiring M . E . Z . concluded a successful and harmonious

term of office by exalting Bro . Thomas Bush , of the Mariners' Lodge , and Bro . Thomas Pritchard , of the Lodge of Emulation . The duty of Installing Master was then undertaken by Comp . G . S . Willings , P . Z ., and the fine ceremony was rendered in that masterly and impressive manner for which Comp . Willings is famous . The officers invested were as follows : Comps .

Charles Fothergill , LP . Z . ; Arthur Bucknall , Z . ; James Ashworth , H . ; Alexander Cotter , J . ; Samuel Fraser , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas .-, Wm . Fish , S . E . ; R . G . Bradley , S . N . ; Edward Carter , P . S . ; H . T . Neal , A . S . ; Robert Hamer and Robert Shacklady , Stewards . A cordial vote of thanks having been presented to Comp . Willings , the Treasurer ' s report was then submitted and passed , when

the companions adjourned to a dinner most satisfactorily catered for by Comp . J . Casey , the House Steward . Thetoastof "The Newly-installed Chiefs" was heartily received , and Comp . Charles Fothergill , in response , thanked the members for the honour conferred upon him , and assured them that he would endeavour to maintain the high position ol

the Mariners' Chapter . He then proposed "The Health of the retiring M . E . Z ., " and , on behalf of the membeis , asked Comp . J . C . Robinson to accept a P . Z . 's jewel as a token of their appreciation of his services . ^ The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Liverpool .

Comp . Robinson expressed the pleasure it gave him to receive such a handsome mark of the esteem in which he was held by the chapter . The musical arrangements were most satisfactorily carried out by Comps . Erwin , Bradley , Ironsides , Neale , and Hudson .

1 NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Chapter ( No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above snug and select chapter took place on Wednesday , the iSth ult ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , when in due form and ancient rites Comps . R . J . Warren were installed as Z . ; J . Aillud , as H . ; and C . Jolly as J . The M . E . Z . invested his

officers as follows : Comps . Hill , S . N . ; H . Brayshaw , S . E . ; C . Wood , Treas . and Wine Stwd . ; C . H . Canning , P . S . ; C . T . Lewis , ist Asst . S .-, J . Savage , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . Ives , Janitor . Comp . A . Penfold , I . P . Z ., P . Z . 9 * 3 > l Z > and P . P . G . ist Asst . S . Kent , performed the ceremony of installation—the variety , length , and impressiveness of which none but the installed can have any

idea of—in a most eloquent manner , his subsequent delivery of the addresses being most effective and affecting , and on concluding he was thanked and congratulated on all sides . The first duty of the new M . E . Z . was to present Comp . Penfold , in the name of the chapter , with a handsome P . Z . 's jewel , of the value of ten guineas nett , to mark the appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which he

had carried out the duties of the chair during the past 12 months , and also for valuable services to the chapter at its foundation and consecration . Comp . Penfold having briefly returned thanks , the chapter was closed , and the companions partook of one of those elegantly appointed banquets for which tlie esteemed host , Comp . E . West , P . Z ., and Treas . 13 , is worthily

celebrated . The formal toasts of "The Queen and R . A . Masonry . " " H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " Grand Z . of the Order , " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Grand H ., " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Grand J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been given in appropriate terms by the M . E . Z ., were

heartily drunk by the companions . Comp . Penfold then rose to propose the toast of "The Three First Principals—Z ,, H ., and J . " He said it was the province of the LP . ?" , to propose that toast which certainly was the most important one of the evening . He did not intend to dwell upon the merits of the toasted , because they were already known to the companions . Comp .

Warren had said that when he was in the chair of the Craft he'had a good banquet and a good year of office . Now they , that night , had had a good banquet , he trusted it would be a good augury for Comp . Warren ' s year of office , and that he might have a good one , and some excellent candidates to exalt . He felt sure that he would make an excellent ist Principal , and be well supported by his

Assistant Principals , who had proved themselves good and hard-working Masons ; he therefore asked them to drink the toast with all the heartiness it deserved . Comp . Warren , who is certainly more a man of deeds than words , thanked Comp . Penfold for the kind expressions he had used in proposing the toast ; they were far beyond his merits , but he would try to fill the chair he

occupied to their satisfaction , and to the credit of the chapter . Comps . Aillud and Jolly also returned thanks . The next toast was that of " The Installing Officer , Comp . Penfold , and the Past Principals , " which was drunk with much enthusiasm . The M . E . Z ., in putting it , said he was exceedingly proud

to know that during the first year of the chapter ' s existence they had doubled their numbers and were out of debt , and that state was entirely owing to the kindness and exertions of Comp . Penfold . It was a lesson he should try and learn , and so , if possible , emulate the deeds of his esteemed predecessor . It seemed to him , as the beautiful ceremonies were performed by Comp . Penfold , as if the words flowed on and on without a hitch , and he

wondered where the words all came from . It put him in mind of a funeral he once saw at llford Cemetery , when , to his astonishment he saw some eight or nine full-grown men and women get out of one mourning coach ; he thought they were never going to stop , and wondered how the coach could hold them ; and so it was with Comp . Penfold—his words flowed so easily , and he was so perfect in his ritual , that he , Comp . Warren , was afraid his working would fall

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lightly after Comp . Penfold ' s . He would say no more , but asked them to drink the toast with honours . Comp . Penfold , in response , said the M . E . Z . had given a combined toast , and he was glad of it , because it saved time . As far as the Past Principals were concerned they must expect in a new chapter to find a paucity of them . In the present instance there were only Comp . West and

himself , so that it devolved upon him to respond for that portion of the toast . As time rolled on , no doubt many or all of them would arrive at the position . A chapter , like a tree , must have time to grow , and take root before it puts forth many branches . § 0 far as Comp . VVest and himself were concerned , be could assure them that they would do all that laid in their power for the success of the chapter ,

and perform any service that might be required of them . Wilh reference to the installation , it was a great pleasure to him to install his successor . It was not the first , second , or third time he had performed the ceremony , because he toak an interest in it and liked the work . Any one could do it if he threw his heart into the work , and it was the love and affection he felt for Masonry that made the work

to him a real labour of love and pleasure . The ivoik was no doubt hard to learn , it was like looking at a hill looming in the distance ; it seemed a tremendous task to mount it , but if they went at it with a good heart they found the difficulties were not so great as the anticipation of them , and so they would find the work of the chapter if they started with a full determination to learn and do it . He

concluded by heartily thanking them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid much applause . Comp . West briefly responded , and spoke highly of the manner in which Comp . Penfold had installed the Principals . Comp . H . Mason , P . Z . 913 , and H . 214 , responded for " The Visitors , " and said that of the many lodges and chapters he had visited , he had never enjoyed himself more

than he had that evening . He congratulated the chapter upon its doubling its numbers and being out of debt the first year of its existence , and he wished it every success from the bottom of his heart . He had heard Comp . Penfold , who was a P . Z . of his ( Comp . Mason ' s ) mother chapter , perform the ceremony of installation many times , but had never heard him do it better than upon the present

occasion . At Romford their working was a fac simile of Comp . Penfold's , and he trusted , nay , felt sure , that they should meet with the same success as the Henley Chapter had . Comp . G . Frost , 913 , also responded . Comps . Canning and Wood responded for " The Officers , " and the latter , in so doing , gave a most interesting

account of his experience of American and Canadian Masonry during a recent visit to those countries . He said he thought that if any of the companions were going there his experience might be of service to them . Certain chapters at Quebec rtfused to admit him at any price . At Toronto he went to a Craft lodge , and , after being practically put through the three Degrees by a Past Master and

one of the brethren , he was admitted . The lodge was a fine one ; the Master sat wilh his hat on , his chair being raised on three steps , the S . W . 's on two , and the J . W . 's on one . The working was the same as in England , but took longer , as they gave the lectuies and worked the tiacing boards . When the lodge was opened in each Degree the Deacons tested the brethren by asking in a whisper for the

word . On the occasion of his visit two brethren had forgotten the word in one of the Degrees , and had to stand out in the body of the lodge and give an explanation ; one was vouched for , but the other had to retire . He was well received in the Craft both at Canada and at America . At Chicago the aprons are made of calico , and taken indiscrimately out of a box as they are wanted . Jewels are seldom

seen , many of the brethren wondering what they were for , and why he wore his . The only unpleasantness he experienced was at Quebec , where the companions of a chapter refused him admittance . He tendered his certificate and offered himself for examination , but they would not admit him . They said they did not doubt him being a R . A .

Mason for a moment ; but , owing to some difference with the Grand Chapter of England , they could not and would not admit him . Altogether he was well received , and enjoyed himself much . His only reason for recounting his experience was that the companions might not be surprised should they go to Canada , and attempt to get admission into a chapter there and get refused .

Comp . Penfold thanked Comp . Wood for his very interesting speech , and felt lhat it was most important that it should be recorded in the Masonic Press . He could not understand such a body as the Grand Lodge of Quebec or its Grand Chapter refusing admission to a brotheVor companion . If a brother Mason came from Quebec to them they would admit him into their lodges , and they felt that

they had a certain right to enter any lodge in the world if they could prove they were true and not spurious Masons . They would not say to such a brother— " No ; we will not admit you ; " they would more likely say— " Come and tell us your experience , and how you work yourselves , and like our working . " He believed that they had a moral , if

not a legal , right to enter any ledge , and was surprised and sorry to hear that an English Mason had been refused brotherhood with Masons of a colony of the British Empire . Comp . Curtis—who had been exalted at an emergency meeting—was toasted ; and then the Janitor ' s toast brought a most enjoyable gathering to a close .

By the death of the Rev . Frederick , 13 th Baron Saye and Sele , Archdeacon of Hereford , whose funeral took place at the Cathedral , Hereford , on Tuesday , Bro . the Hon . John F . T . VV . Fiennes , who was initiated into Freemasonry in the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , Oxford , in 1851 , becomes Lord Saye and Sele , and will in due course take his seat in the House of Lords .

We heard with sincere regret some few days since of the death of Mrs . Eastes , wife of Bro . J . S . Eastes , the worthy and much respected Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Kent , and we are satisfied the Craft generally will extend their sympathy towards a brother , in the time of so heavy a bereavement , who has always himself been foremost in offering a kindly or sympathetic word to those who needed it .

FURNISH ON NORMAN AND STACEY ' S SYSTEM . —This simple , economical system commends itself . Admitted to be the most satisfactory method . No deposit ; 1 , 2 , or 3 years' credit . —Particulars on application . Offices : 79 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Branches at I 2 i , Pall Mall , S . VV ., and 9 , Liverpool-street , E . C .

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INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . Sgoi .-A convocation was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , Z . ; E . Child , P . Z . 53 8 , H . j VV . C . Williams , P . S . 733 , J . . H . Dehane , H . 890 , ist A . S . 862 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . S 90 , S . N . ; C . R . Wickens , P . S . 704 , P . S . ; Dr . Ingleby-Mackenzie , P . Z . 90 , P . P . G . T . Devon ; P . J . Davies , and W . H . Chalfont . The chapter was opened in ancient form , and a Board of Installed

Principals was formed , and the ceremony of installation of Third Principal was rehearsed by Comp . Dehane . The Board was closed , and the companions admitted . The minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Davies being candidate . The offices for the ensuing two weeks Were elected in rotation—Comp . Dehane M . E . Z . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes , for the admirable manner in which Comp . Dehane had rehearsed the ceremony of installation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at Northampton House , St . Paul's-road , Canonburv . Present-Comps . T . C . Edmonds , M . E . Z . ; VV . Radcliffe , H . ; F . Brasted , J . ; | . E . Sheffield , S . E . ; N . Salmon , S . N . ; and R , M . Jones , " P . S . " The chapter has adjourned to the third Thursday ' 111 September next .

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Mark Masonry .

SIR FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the iSth ult ., when there were present among others Bros . H . Higgins , VV . M . ; C . H . Kohler , S . VV . ; Bailey , J . W . ; Porter , M . O . ; Simmonds , S . O . ; Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c , Sec ; Davis . J . D . ; J . T . Briggs , I . P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro .

Meacock , 1 5 , but through unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . Upon the motion of Bto . Walls , seconded by Bro . Briggs , the sum of five guineas was voted to the list . Bro . Briggs , as Steward to the Mark Benevolent Fund . Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Bros . Fisher , P . M . ; Thomas , J . O . ; and Von Joel , I . G . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed .

DEVIZES . —Wiltshire Keystone Lodge ( No . 17 S ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . F . S . Hancock , occupied the chair , and there were present , as visitors , Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; R . B . Bryant , P . G . Std . Br . ; and G . Allen , S . W . 139 . The routine business having been gone through , and three

candidates balloted for and approved , ( he VV . M . reported that the Wiltshire Anchor Lodge of Royal Atk Mariners , in connection with that lodge , had been duly consecrated that afternoon , and that , in consequence , they had the pleasure of welcoming among them some distinguished visitors who had come to Devizes for the purpose of such consecration . He then asked Bro . Matier if he would favour him by taking the chair and performing the ceremony of advancement .

Bro . Matier having assented , Bros , the Rev . W . Humphrys , F . Sloper , and W . F . Gaby ( the candidates previously balloted lor ) were most ably advanced by him to the Degree of M . M . M . Bro . Hancock , W . M ., having resumed the chair , proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Matier . Bro . Nott , P . M ., seconded , and it was carried by acclamation . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to supper at the Bear Hotel .

WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., Bro . George Ryrie , W . M ., P . G . D . C , in the chair . Among those present were Bros . T . Brakenridge , P . G . I . G ., S . W . ; Rev . James Anderson , P . G . Chaplain , J . W . ; VV . J . Tyson , P . G . Org ., M . O . ; T . Rowlings , S . O . ; D . Atkinson , J . O . ; Geerge Dalrymple , P . A . G .

D . C . Eng ., Treas . ; W . H . Bewlay , Reg . and Sec ; Dr . Muir , S . D . ; W . D . Metcalf , I . G . ; Thomas Richardson , Tyler ; E . Tysjn , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Eng . ; W . Bewlay , P . M ., P . G . M . O . ; J . Bowes , T . F . Braithwaite , H . Burns , L . Taylor , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot

taken for Bros . Taylor and Cook . Both were accepted as candidates , and they were advanced to the honourable Degree of Mark Master in a very able and impressive manner by the W . M . Twenty guineas was voted to head Bro . Ryrie's Stewards' list on behalf of the Grand Mark Benevolent Fund . A candidate was proposed , and the lodge was closed in due form .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTER'S COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — This old and dstinguished council met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Holboin , on the 19 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Captain Anderson , T . l . M . ; Alfred Williams , P . D . M . ; Thomas Cubitt , D . M . ; T . C . Walls , R . P . P . G . D . M ., Recorder ; Bryant , 3 rd Marshal ; E . Storr , J . S . ; Shirley , M . A ., Sentinel ; Thomas Poore ,

P . l ' . l . M . ; the Rev . S . Moses , M . A . ; Nelson Prower , M . A . ; T . Clark , S . Parkhouse , R . Berridge , E . A . Harris , J . Shilcock , W . W . Codd , L . Steele , J . Brittain , H . Harris , J . Pakes , W . A . Scurrah , Fracis , D . P . Cama , G . Gregory , Fountaine , Hollington , Perkins , Hay , Catterson , Mills , O . S . ; and many others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , Bros . F . E . Pocock , M . D . 1642 , R . A . 211 , Mark ; J . N . Frye , 1642 , R . A . 211 , Mark ; and W . Tomson , 1523 , R . A . 170 , Mark ; who had been duly ballotedfor were admitted , received and greeted as M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., andS . E . M ., by Bro . T . Poore , in his usual admirable manner . Bro . Walls then installed Bro . T . Cubitt , as T . l . M ., who appointed his officers as follows :

Bros . Graveley , D . M . ; F . Davison , Treasurer ; T . C . Walls , Recorder ; The Rev . VV . Maude , Chaplain ; The Rev . W . Lemon , Chaplain ; Loveland , P . C . W . ; Major Dunbar , C . of Gds . ; H . J . Lardner , C . C ; Spice , ist M ., Bryant , 2 nd M . ; C . H . Driver , 3 rd M . ; E . Storr , S . S . ; Powell , J . S . ; Shirley , Warder ; W . Glynes , Sentinel ; and Mills , O . S . Upon the motion of Bro . Walls , the sum of five guineas was voted to the Mark Benevolent Fund ,