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W . M . and Brethren of the Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 "—( the other two Windsor lodges)—was proposed by Bro . E . Prince . The toast was ably responded to by Bros . Andrews and Kington , the respective Masters . The meeting was then brought to a close , after a very pleasant and enjoyable

evening . It may be mentioned that a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel ( from the standard design adopted by th » lodge ) , which had been unanimously voted by the members to Bro . Baynes , was ordered to be forwarded to him , as he was unable to be present to receive it . The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , of Little Britain , E . C .

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Hornsey Chapter , No . 890 . The regular weekly convocation of the above chapter took place at the Prince of Wales' Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , on the 27 th ult .. when the following companions were present : Comps . G . Crawford Thompson , M . E . Z . 2410 , M . E . Z . ; T . Dutton , M . D ., P . Z . 2410 , H . ; E . Lloyd , J . S 90 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex , S . E . ; H . Foskett , J . 1 S 5 , S . N . ; W . J . Lewis , P . S . 173 , ist Asst . Soj . 890 , P . Soj . ; H . Armfield , P . S . 1642 , ist Asst . Soj . ; S . A . Mugford , 27 6 ; J . N . Whitlock , M . D ., M . E . Z . elect 1642 ; F . Marchant , S 90 ; and E . Stevens , 733 .

The chapter was opened in ancient form , and the minutes ol the last convocation read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comr > rMuglord being the candidate . A letter was written to Comp . Tilt sympathising with him on the cause of his inability to be present . Comp . Mujford was elected a member . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Thompson for his able rendering of the ceremony , which compliment was duly acknowledged . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of limes , " Hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the chapter was then closed .

Star Chapter , No . 1275 . The election meeting of this well-known City chapter was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Tuesday , the 24 th ultimo , when there were present Comps . Thomas Grummant , Prov . G . S . Essex , M . E . / .. ; J . S . Targett , H . ; Charles Meierhoff , P . Z ., L : Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Chas . H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . H . Witty , S . N . ; P . H . Garner , P . S . ; Jas . Ellis , P . Z ., Janitor ; VV . R . Barr , I . P . Z . ; G . G . Benedetti , P . Z .: Hy . Leber , 1 . H . Edwards , A . Cogliati , W . H . Smith , E . F . Nash ,

Robert Keid , Ueo . Wyatt , ana vv . li . Ingram . lhe were uomps . K . W . Huntley , M . E . Z . elect 14 S 9 ; J . Lightfoot , P . Z . 1901 ; S . G . Bonner , M . E . Z . 2345 ; J . H . Cureton , P . Z . and S . E . 2182 ; and W . H . Growse , M . E . Z . 1297 . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . Ernest Frederick Nash , P . M . 1275 ; Robert Reid , P . M . 1275 ; H . B . Bell , 27 ; Wm . B . Bromwich , 1559 ; and VVm . Elliott Ingram , 1559 , which proved unanimous . Bros . Nash , Reid , and Ingram were

afterwards exalted in a very admirable manner , the respective Principals giving the lectures in a most impressive and perfect manner . The ballot was next taken lor the oflicers for the ensuing year , which was as follows ; Comps . J . S . Targett , M . E . Z . elect ; P . H . Garner , H . elect ; J . H . Edwards , J . elect ; Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . H . Witty , S . N . ; Jas . Vagg , P . S . ; Otto Wartman , ist A . S . ; H . J . Cutbush , 2 nd A . S . ; Chas . Meierhoff , P . Z ., D . C . ; A . Cogliati , Stwd . ; and Chas . PatrickP . Z ., Janitor . After some very feeling remarks from the M . E . Z .

, deeply lamenting the loss to the chapter of Comp . Chas . Mclntyre North , P . Z ., who was a most indefatigable worker , it was resolved that the deep sympathy of the chapter be expressed towards his widow and family in their distress . It was resolvsd that the sum of 10 guineas be voted to Comp . Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., who was standing as Steward at the next Girls' Festival . A notice of motion was given " that the usual sum be taken from the chapter funds to present Comp . T . Grummant , M . E . Z ., with a testimonial on his retirement from the chair . "

The business of the chapter ended , it was closed . After an excellent banquet , The M . E . Z . gave the toast of "Her Majesty the Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " which he said was always well received . The Queen had not only had a record reign , but had almost reached the record age , too , living in the hearts ot all her subjects—in their joys and sorrows—as had been exemplified during the past week . Of her it could be truly said— " Better to reign in the hearts and affecti ins of her people than to reign over their lives and fortunes . "

The toast of " The M E . G / .., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was proposed by the M . E . Z ., who said as in the Craft so in the Royal Arch he received the approbation of them all , being most genial and kind-hearted , and also reigning in the hearts of his happy subjects . " The Grand Officers " toast was next duly honoured . Comp . W . R . Barr , I . P . Z ., then presented the toast of "Comp . Thos . Grummant , M . E . Z ., " and remarked that it fell to his lot to propose it , but he was not competent adequately to express the acclamation all felt towards him . All who had the pleasure

of meeting him knew he was a most excellent companion , specially in his splendid rendering of the ritual in the Star Chapter of Instruction as its Preceptor . Through his occupying the position of M . E . Z . during the past year for the second time , the companions had reaped a very great benefit , and when the time came tor his retiring from the chair it would be the universal opinion that he had filled it with grace and dignity . In reply , the M . E . Z ., who was received most cordially , thanked Comp . Barr for his very complimentary remarks , and for such a cordial reception by the companions . Hi

was indeed very happy in occupying the proud position again , which he had done 13 years ago . It was also a great pleasure and privilege in exalting that night two old Past Masters of the Star Lodge , and also one introduced by his dear old friend , Comp . Wyatt . Twelve months previously he had not the slightest idea of filling the First Principal's chair , but the companions had willed it otherwise . It did him good , for he had certainly got out of practice , but it had improved him , and his filling the chair

biought back many happy reminiscences and old associations connected with the chapter . There was one sad episode—the removal of several Past Principals by death and otherwise , which left but a small number present . However , he hid been most happy , and it had given him great pleasure indeed to again preside over the chapter ; and whatever he could do to render service to Royal Arch Masonry in genera ' , and the Star Chapter in particular , he should do to his very utmost .

The toast of "TheH . and J . " was given in highly appreciative terms , by the M . E . Z ., « ho remarked that Comp . Targett , H ., had done splendid service in the New Cross Lodge , and filled the chair with great credit , as also Comp . M ; ie rhoff , J ., who was a Past Principal of the chapter , and had stepp : d into the breach for the year , and had peiformcd the duties in an excellent manner .

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The H . and J . most ably responded . The M . E . Z . requested that the toast of "The Exaltees" should be drunk in bumpers , as they were three excellent companions , although they had not passed the chair . Comps . Nash and Reid , both Past Masters of the Star Lodge , who had carried out the duties of the chair with great credit , and also Comp . Ingram , a most worthy brother of the New Cross Lodge . The whole of the exaltees were worthy to fill the First

Principal s chair , which he hoped all the companions might have the pleasure in sisin ? , f jr it was very apparent that the exaltees were deeply impressed with the solemnity of the ceremony . To evidence that the chair is within reach of all the companions , the M . E . Z . quoted from a French author , which translated was , "the biton it a Field Marshal is in the knapsack of every private . " Comps . Nash , Reid , and Ingram replied in very forcible terms .

The toast of " The Visitors" was most cordially presented by the M . E . Z ., who remarked they were most capable and worthy companions . Comps . Bonner and Growse were two First Principals , Comp . Huntly , M . E Z . elect , and Comps . Cureton and Lightfoot , two esteemed Past Principals . They all responded in most appreciative terms of the excellent working and hostelry , Comp . Bonner specially commending the chapter for its beneficence to the Girls' Institution in voting 10 guineas , which wis a most worthy object , and the very acme of perfection .

The toast of "The Treasurer and S . E ., with the Past Principals , " was most ably presented by the M . E . Z ., giving all their just due . This was responded to by Comps . W . Williams , Treas ., and Chas . H . Stone , S . E ., in appropriate terms , as also Comps . W . R . Barr and Chas . Meierhoff for the Past Principals . The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of " The Officers " its just measure of appreciation , which was rightly merited , and was replied to by Comps . Witty , S . N ., and P . H Garner , P . S . The Janitor's toast closed a most successful and happy meeting .

Some excellent songs were sung by Miss Kathleen Williams , Medallist G . S . M ., daughter of the worthy father of the chapter , Comp . Woolmer Williams , Mr . Jack Lightfoot , and Mr . Bramley ( mandoline ) . The accompanyists were Miss Rosa Batchelor and Mr . J ack Lightfoot . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Miss K . Williams and Mr . Jack Lightfoot for their very great kindness in providing such delightful harmony .

Sphinx Chapter , No . 1329-The election meeting of this well-known South London chapter was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . Comp . Edwin Gauntlett , P . Z ., H ., was elected M . E . Z ., for the ensuing year , Comp . Robert A . Tidmas , H ., and Comp . Henry Cornford , J . The installation takes place in Iiiuary .

Kennington Chapter , No . 1381 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 12 th ult ., when there were present among others Comps . Major T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C . Eng ., as M . E . Z ., in the absence , through indisposition , of Comp . W . Smith ; H . Whitney , H . ; R . H . Hole , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . j George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . Eng . ; W . H . Wolsey , P . S . ; Clay , ist A . S . j S . C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . W . Westley , P . Z . ; and A . Lundie , P . Z . Comp . F . J . Eedle , P . Z . 21 S 4 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Ths ballot wis taken on behalf of Bro . G . L . Whitehead , 117 S , and it being unanimous he was duly exalted by the acting M . E . Z . Comp . W . VV . Westley acted mist efficiently as P . S . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . W . Smith , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Salter , P . Z . ; W . Lingley , P . Z . ; and others . Previous to the chapter being closed , Comp . Henry Higgins , P . Z ., presented the chapter with a bound book containing the proceedings of the chapter as per summonses during the last 21 years . The chapter having been closed , the companions partook of refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were duly honoured ..

Comp . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., replied as is his wont in happy and pertinent terms to the toast of " The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was next given , and the acting First Principal acknowledged the same on behalf of Comp . Smith . The pledge of " The H . and J . " followed , and to this toast Comps . Whitney and Hole responded .

"The Health of the Exaltee" came next ir . order , and Comp . Whitehead replied . In the course of his brief speech , he expressed himself as baing greatly impressed with the ceremony of exaltation . From first to last it struck him as bsing a great elf jrt oi memory on the part of those performing the various offices . Comp . Eedle responded for " The Visitors . " The toast of "The Past Principals" was replied to by Comps . A . Lundie , C H Kohler , and W . W . Westley .

" The S . E . and Treasurer " came next in order , and Comp Higgins , who had completed 21 years' service in the chapter , was the recipient of an ovation when he rose to reply . Comp . Everett also said a few words , and particularly testified to the merits and zeal of Comp . Higgins in the cause of the Kennington Chapter , which body , although small in numbers , yet was in a highly prosperous condition . The toast of ' The Officers , " coupled with the nanus of Comps . Wolsey and CUy terminated a very successful meeting .

Truth Chapter , No . 1458 . The installation meeting of this prosperous chapter was held on Thursday , the 26 'h ult ., at the Mosley Hotel , Manchester . The following were present : Comps . Geo . T . Lenard , M . E . Z . ; Herbert G . Ward , H . ; Buckley Carr , P . Z ., P . G . J . ; W . Richardson ; Robert Caldwell , P . Z . ; Hall , P . Z .. Treas . ; H . Hellewell , S . E . ; Thos . Threlfall , S . N . ; Nelson Stokes , P . Soj . ; J . J . Dean , ist Asst . Soj . ; T , Jagger ; G . J . Cribbley ; and E . Roberts , P . G . Janitor , Janitor . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous meetinj wsre read and confirmed . Como . Buckley Carr . P . Z .. P . G . L . installed the First . Second .

and Third Principals in their respective churs in a m ist beautiful and impressive manner , and also invested the officers as follows : Comps . H . G . Ward , M . E . Z . ; Thos . Threlfall , H . ; W . Richardson , J . ; J . Hall , Treas . ; W . Hellewell , S . E . ; Nelson Stokes , S . N . ; J . J . Dean , Prin . Soj . ; G ; o . j . Cribblsy , ist Asst . Sjj . ; W . Mosley , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and E . Roberts , P . G . Janitor , Janitor . During the evening a very handsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Geo . T . Lenard for his valuible services rendered as M . li . Z . of the chapter for the past year . The jewel was manufactured by Comps . George Kenning and Son , Manchester .

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