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all good Alasons prided themselves , namely , loyalty ; he had therefore the pleasant duty of proposing the first Alasonic toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " and he trusted that the brethren present would show by their reception of it what true and loyal Alasons they were . In proposing "The Health of the M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , " Bro . Willing referred to his visit to India , and the interest
which all of us take in watching his progress , and he remarked that it was extremely gratify ing to feel that the Prince could take that long journey with perfect confidence in the love and loyalty of the people in this country , to whose care and protection he left those nearest and dearest to him . The other Alasonic toasts having been duly pronosed , Bro . I . 1 . Michael said that the W . AI . had intrusted
him with the gavel for a few minutes . He stood in the position that night of acting P . AI . of the Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction , and he was very sorry to say the absence of their esteemed P . AL , Bro . Adams , P . G . P ., was due to domestic affliction . He knew how highly they all esteemed their instructor , Bro . Adams , and he was sure that all would sympathise with him upon the cause of his absence .
He had now to propose " The Health of Bro . Willing , the Founder of their Mother Lodge , " and he might likewise say the founder of this lodge of instruction . They had often heard him express his admiration of Bro . Willing ' s work ; indeed , he mig ht say that he did not think there was one thing in Craft Alasonry that Bro . Willing could not do ; and he was sure that there was nothing he could
do for the benefit or comfort of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction which he was not willing to do . In fact , he was a very willing fellow altogether , and his ability as a Alason was equal to his good qualities as a man . After thanking Bro . Michael for the kind manner in which he had proposed his health , Bro . Willing proceeded to propose the toast of the evening , " Prosperity to the
Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction , " in doing which he said that he was very much pleased to be able at the end of their first year to be able to look with satisfaction at the results they had achieved . This lodge of instruction was held at the rooms of the Aletropolitan Club in place of being held at a tavern . To become a member of the lodge it was necessary to become a member of the club . They had an
able Club Committee and they were made very comfortable . He thought that the lodge of instruction had done very good work . They were sure to learn good working from their esteemed Preceptor , Bro . Adams ; when they went into other lodges of instruction , and it happened that their working differed at all from the working prevailing there they had only to defend their mode by saying that lhat
was Bro . Adams' method to be at once acknowledged correct . Bro . Adams he was sure was the very best of instructors , always eager to impart knowledge , not for the purpose of airing his ownfacquirements , but | for the mosl benevolent wish to make others as good workers as himself . And when he had to correct an error it was always done in so kind and courteous a manner as to make it a pleasure to
receive his corrections . He was sure that they were very fortunate in possessing such an instructor . He knew that they had been spoken of out of the lodge as having made great progress in this their first year . They were undei a certain obligation to the mother lodge for the privilege of working under its charter , but he thought thai the parent was still more indebted to them , in the advantage
that the members of that lodge had derived from the Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Willing concluded by drinking " Prosperity to lhe Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Stiles , their Honorary Secretary , who , in replying , confirmed the remarks made by Bro . Willing as to the acknowledgment in other lodges of instruction of the superior working ol
their instructor , Bro . Adams . I he W . AI . then proposed " The Parent Ledge , " coupled with the name of Bro . Alichael , who , in replying , said that were he a good public speaker the subject Bro . Willing had furnished him with would last him till midnight . He could descant on the solemnity of Freemasonry , also of the cheerfulness and hilarity to be observed among its members ; further , of the
peculiar feeling which ( speaking for himself ) there was of their being something beyond us , something unattainable in Freemasonry . We were always learning but never altogether perfect . Dift passing by such questions as these he would confine himself to the toast that had been proposed " The Metropolitan Lodge . " That lodge was undoubtedly a great success . During Bro . Willing ' s term of office he
believed more candidates and joining members were added to them than perhaps had ever fallen to the lot of a W . AI . They had had as many initiates night after night as the Book of Constitutions would allow—namely , five—and they had been obliged to call five lodges of emergency in consequence of the influx of initiates . And they had six ordinary meetings . He added that there was never before
known such a thing in the annals of Freemasonry . He believed that Freemasonry was growing so fast that the world has come in upon us . He had succeeded to the W . M . ' s chair , and had himself held one lodge of emergency , and they had now seven candidates waiting initiation . He thought no lodge could very well be in a more flourishing condition . There was , too , a great desire
among them to carry out the tenels of 1 ' recmasonry , a marvellous desire to make themselves good , ' , cfficient working Alasons , and in this direction the Aletropolitan Lodge . ad been a valuable adjunct to the parent lodge , I le was nimself largely indebted to the lodge of instruction , if not for his position in the mother lodge , still for that fluency with which he was at all times able to work the ceremonies ,
and he felt it his duty on this its first anniversary to tender it bis meed of praise . He concluded by thanking the brethren for their cordiality in receiving the toast of the mother lodge . " The Health of the Officers" was then proposed , and responded to by the Secretary and Senior and Junior Wardens . Before proposing the Tyler ' s toast the W . AI . gave " The Health of the Lay Members of the Lodge , " ( or the purpose of affording an opportunity to some of them
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of addressing the chair , which was responded to by several of the members present . The musical efforts of various brethren , who sang in the intervals between the speeches , were very successful , and rendered the occasion of the first anniversary banquet of the Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction a very pleasant evening .
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DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 17 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel . Present : Comps . Bolton , AI . E . Z . ; Hayward , H . Cottebrune , acting J . ; Foulger , I . P . Z . ; Buss , P . Z ., Treas . ; Payne , P . Z . ; Sutton , P . Z . ; Cubitt , P . Z . ; Coutts , P . Z . ; Hill , P . S . ; Palmer , S . E . ; Treadwell , A . S . ; and others . The visitors were Comps . Walls , 18 ;; Kent 192 . The
minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed the clectisn of office-bearers then took place as follows : —Comps . Hayward , AI . E . Z . ; Scott , H . ; Weaver , J . ; Palmer , S . E . ; Hill , S . N . ; Treadwell , P . S . ; Buss , P . Z ., Treas . A vote of £ 3 was given to Comp . Foxcroft , who has kindly accepted the position of Steward to the festival of Aged Freemasons . A Past Principal ' s jewel having been
unanimously voted to Comp . Bolton , the chapter was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given by the M . E . slightly prefaced by a few well-chosen remarks . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Buss , P . 7 ,., who spoke of his ( Comp . Bolton ' s ) long connection with the lodge , and hope
that he would be many years spared to wear the P . Z jewel which had that evening been so justly voted to him . The ALE ., in reply , thanked the Treasurer aud the chapter for the very kind and hearty manner in which his health had been proposed and drank , and expressed how sorry he felt that certain untoward circumstances had prevented him from paying that attention to the chapter which the duties
of hts position as First Principal had demanded , but he hoped in future , in the character of a P . Z . of the chapter to be regularly present at their convocations , in order to render any assistance that might be required . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors" the AI . E . Z . expressed his regret that they had not had an opportunity of
witnessing any working that evening , but hoped that tins visit had been in every way pleasing to them . This toast having been duly honoured , Comp . Walls , on behalf of Comp . Kent and himself , stated that although they had not had 0 : 1 this occasion an opportunity of participating in an exaltation yet he wished to assure his co-visitor and the chapter that on his last visit to the " Domaiic " he witnessed the
impressive ceremonial of exaltation , most ably carried out by two distinguished P . Z . ' s of the chapter , viz ., Comps . Adams and Cottebrune , who were most ably supported by the rest of the officers , and he felt confident if the younger members would only follow the guidance and accept the instructions of the many excellent P . Z . ' s of the chapter , that the Domatic would continue to be what it has been
for years past , one of the best working chapters tn the City of London . " The Health of the M . E . Z . elcit , and Comp . Scott , II ., " was then proposed and drank , and responded to by Comps . Hayward and Cottebrune in the absence of Comp . Scott . " The I leal'h of the P . Z . ' s of the Chapter " was then proposed and ably responded to by Comps . Buss , Cottebrune and others . Some vocal effusions by Comps .
Palmer , Foxcroft , Webb , and Wall then followed , and the AI . E . Z . gave " The Health of the Officers of the Chapter , " enumerating them by name . Comps . Palmer , Hill , Treadwell , and Buss replied . The former stated that with the assistance and instruction by Comp . Buss , their worthy Treasurer he had been enabled to discharge the duties of S . E . for five years , and by their favour and support he would continue to do so until the time should arrive when the
companions might bc in a position to honour him by promoting him to higher office , should they think that his conduct and services as S . E . deserved such a recognition . Previous to the departure of the companions , P . Z . ' s Little and C . Horsley came , and were warmly received . The Janitor's toast terminated the proceedings . The installation of Comp . Hayward will take place on the fourth Thursday in March .
WINDSOR CASTLE CHAPTER ( No 771 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at the Alasonic Hall , Windsor , on the 20 th ult . Present : Comps . Hodges , Z . ; Tolley , II . ; Grisebrook , J . ; Dixon , Scribe E . ; Powell , Scribe N . ; Flick , P . S . ; Devereux , P . Z . ; James Stevens , I ' . Z . ; Reid Collins , Roberts , L . W . Carter , Goodwin , J . O . Carter , and others . After the M . E . Z . had
opened the chapter , Comp . Stevens exalted Bro . W . R . Denne , W . AI . of No . 209 , into R . A . M ., in his well known efficient and effective manner . Comp . Bryett , J . of 834 Chapter , was admitted as a joining member . A presentation of an interesting nature here took place . It was resolved at the last regular meeting in October to present Comp . James Stevens with a suitable token of the
appreciation of the members of the chapter , for the admirable manner in which he has presided over them fcr the three years ending in October last . The actual presentation was made by Comp . Devereux , who said it was his pleasing duty lo present to Comp . Stevens on behalf of the chapter a silver salver , and expressed his admiration of the manner in which the affairs of the chapter had been conducted
under Comp . Steven ' s long reign . He knew sometimes it was under considerable inconveniences that he attended . He also expressed the pleasure it afforded him to find the' presentation was not of the ordinary kind , but something which he knew would be appreciated
by Comp . Stevens ' s wife and family , not only at the present time but also in years to come , he concluded by gracefully wishing not only Comp . Stevens , but also his wife and family , every possible happiness and prosperity , a sentiment he knew would be endorsed by every member of the Windsor Castle Chapter .
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Comp . Stevens , in reply , said the handsome present was of greater value than he knew his services had been to the chapter . He had always been pleased and proud to attend the meetings since he first joined . He greatly admired the propriety of departing from the usual rule instead of adding another to his numerous decorations . This was a present he should value indeed , as it
was something of domestic utility , and would , he was sure , be highly appreciated by his wife and family . He thanked the companions for their kind expressions towards his wife and children . The salver , which is both costly and handsome , bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., by the Windsor Castle Chapter , No . 771 , in recognition of past and
invaluable services to the chapter , and in remembrance of the three successive years he so kindly and ably filled the F . P . chair as M . E . Z . " LIVERPOOL . —Temple Chapter ( No . 1094 ) . — The annual meeting of the members of this chapter for the installation of Principals and the transaction of other business was held on Tuesday , the 2 * rd ult ., at the Alasonic
Hall , Liverpool . Comp . W . Shortis , AI . E . Z ., opened the chapter , supported by Comps . J . Pemberton , P . Z . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . Z . ; J . B . Robinson , P . AL ; R . R . Alartin , H . ; P . Alacmuldrow , J . ; R . Coliings , S . E . ; R . C . Yelland , S . N . ; R . Washington , P . S . ; f . W . Burgess , A . S . ; D . Davies , A . S . ; R . Ball , Jan . ; H . P . Price , H . Dutton , F . J . Jeffrey , J . K . Cave , E . Hughes , J . Hayes , and T . Gray ,
The visitors were Comps . H . Ashmore , 823 ; and S . Haynes . P . Z . 823 . The minutes having been read and confirmed , and an exaltation having been made , Comp . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . Z ., proceeded to instal Comp . R . R . Alartin in the chair of AI . E . Z ., a ceremony which he performed with rare efficiency . Comp . J . B . Robinson , P . Z ., also installed Comp . P . Alacmuldrow as I-L , and Comp . R . Washington
as J ., and the other offices were filled as follows : — Comps . J . Pemberton , P . Z ., Treas ; R . Coliings , S . E . ; J . Hayes , S . N . ; and R . C . Yelland , P . S . Comp . Pemberton , P . Z ., in name of the members of the chapter , presented a very chaste and beautiful P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . W . Shortis , I . P . Z ., in a highly complimentary speech , in which he referred to the excellent work he had done in connection with the Temple Chapter . The jewel was supplied by
Comp . G . Kenning , and was very generally admired . Comp . Shortis , in an appropriate and eloquent speech , thanked the members for their kindness . After the transaction of some further business , including several propositions for exaltation , the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions afterwards adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and th ? com panions separated at an early hour .
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LEICESTER . —Fowke Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at Freemasons ' Hall , Leicester , on Thursday , January 27 th . Amongst those present were R . W . Bros . W . Kelly , P . G . AI . AL ; G . Toller , jun ., W . M . ; J . AI . AI'Allister , I . P . M . ; A . AI Duff , and S . S . Partridge , P . AI . ' s ; C . Stretton , S . W . ; VV . Sculthorpe , J . W . ; W . T . Rowlett , S . O . ; G . W .
Statham , Sec . ; J . II . Garnar , Treas . ; T . A . Wykes , Reg . ; J . Young , J . D . j Robart , Biggs , Taylor , Dr . Meadows , Knight , Odell , Rushin , and others . Apologies for absence were received from most of the officers not present . After the confirmation of the minutes of the preceding meeting , the P . G . AL read the reply of the Grand Secretaiy to the invitation given by this province to the Grand
Lodge to hold their next moveable meeting at Leicester in the autumn , from which it appeared that although the Grand Alaster could not definitely accept the invitation so long before hand , yet it is probable that he will ultimately do so . Bros . C . G . Woodcock , 1360 , P . G . Reg ., and F . L . Rollcston , J . D . ^ 151 . 0 , being in attendance , were then advanced in due form to the Degree of Alark Alason ,
and ultimately to Mark Alaster . The ceremony was performed by the W . AL , assisted by the P . G . AL and Bro . Partridge , P . AL ; Bro . Duff , P . AL , acting as AI . O . This being the night for election of W . AL , the ballot was taken , and Bro . C . Stretton , S . W ., was found to be chosen to the post . In a few well-chosen words he thanked the lodge
for the honour conferred on him . Bro . Garnar having resigned his office of Treasurer , Bro . Odell was unanimously elected in his stead . A joining member having been proposed the lodge was closed in due form . The Mark Degree having proved very successful in Leicester , it is not impossible that Grand Lodge at its forthcoming visit mav be called on to consecrate a new lodge .
THE LivEiipooi . AIASONIC HAIL COMMITTEE . —The annual meeting for the election of the committee for the management of the Liverpool Masonic Hall , Hope-street , was held on Friday evening , the 28 th ult ., when there was an exceedingly large gathering of brethren . Bros . Dr .
J . Kellett Smith , Prov . G . Reg ., was elected Chairman of the Hall Committee ; T . Armstrong , Prov . G . Treas ., the Vice-Chairman ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , the Treas . j and J . T . Callow , W . M . 1505 , P . AI . 6 73 ; the Secretary , as Bro , D . W . Winstanley , P . AI . 1094 , again declined to stand for re-election .
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all good Alasons prided themselves , namely , loyalty ; he had therefore the pleasant duty of proposing the first Alasonic toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " and he trusted that the brethren present would show by their reception of it what true and loyal Alasons they were . In proposing "The Health of the M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , " Bro . Willing referred to his visit to India , and the interest
which all of us take in watching his progress , and he remarked that it was extremely gratify ing to feel that the Prince could take that long journey with perfect confidence in the love and loyalty of the people in this country , to whose care and protection he left those nearest and dearest to him . The other Alasonic toasts having been duly pronosed , Bro . I . 1 . Michael said that the W . AI . had intrusted
him with the gavel for a few minutes . He stood in the position that night of acting P . AI . of the Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction , and he was very sorry to say the absence of their esteemed P . AL , Bro . Adams , P . G . P ., was due to domestic affliction . He knew how highly they all esteemed their instructor , Bro . Adams , and he was sure that all would sympathise with him upon the cause of his absence .
He had now to propose " The Health of Bro . Willing , the Founder of their Mother Lodge , " and he might likewise say the founder of this lodge of instruction . They had often heard him express his admiration of Bro . Willing ' s work ; indeed , he mig ht say that he did not think there was one thing in Craft Alasonry that Bro . Willing could not do ; and he was sure that there was nothing he could
do for the benefit or comfort of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction which he was not willing to do . In fact , he was a very willing fellow altogether , and his ability as a Alason was equal to his good qualities as a man . After thanking Bro . Michael for the kind manner in which he had proposed his health , Bro . Willing proceeded to propose the toast of the evening , " Prosperity to the
Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction , " in doing which he said that he was very much pleased to be able at the end of their first year to be able to look with satisfaction at the results they had achieved . This lodge of instruction was held at the rooms of the Aletropolitan Club in place of being held at a tavern . To become a member of the lodge it was necessary to become a member of the club . They had an
able Club Committee and they were made very comfortable . He thought that the lodge of instruction had done very good work . They were sure to learn good working from their esteemed Preceptor , Bro . Adams ; when they went into other lodges of instruction , and it happened that their working differed at all from the working prevailing there they had only to defend their mode by saying that lhat
was Bro . Adams' method to be at once acknowledged correct . Bro . Adams he was sure was the very best of instructors , always eager to impart knowledge , not for the purpose of airing his ownfacquirements , but | for the mosl benevolent wish to make others as good workers as himself . And when he had to correct an error it was always done in so kind and courteous a manner as to make it a pleasure to
receive his corrections . He was sure that they were very fortunate in possessing such an instructor . He knew that they had been spoken of out of the lodge as having made great progress in this their first year . They were undei a certain obligation to the mother lodge for the privilege of working under its charter , but he thought thai the parent was still more indebted to them , in the advantage
that the members of that lodge had derived from the Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Willing concluded by drinking " Prosperity to lhe Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Stiles , their Honorary Secretary , who , in replying , confirmed the remarks made by Bro . Willing as to the acknowledgment in other lodges of instruction of the superior working ol
their instructor , Bro . Adams . I he W . AI . then proposed " The Parent Ledge , " coupled with the name of Bro . Alichael , who , in replying , said that were he a good public speaker the subject Bro . Willing had furnished him with would last him till midnight . He could descant on the solemnity of Freemasonry , also of the cheerfulness and hilarity to be observed among its members ; further , of the
peculiar feeling which ( speaking for himself ) there was of their being something beyond us , something unattainable in Freemasonry . We were always learning but never altogether perfect . Dift passing by such questions as these he would confine himself to the toast that had been proposed " The Metropolitan Lodge . " That lodge was undoubtedly a great success . During Bro . Willing ' s term of office he
believed more candidates and joining members were added to them than perhaps had ever fallen to the lot of a W . AI . They had had as many initiates night after night as the Book of Constitutions would allow—namely , five—and they had been obliged to call five lodges of emergency in consequence of the influx of initiates . And they had six ordinary meetings . He added that there was never before
known such a thing in the annals of Freemasonry . He believed that Freemasonry was growing so fast that the world has come in upon us . He had succeeded to the W . M . ' s chair , and had himself held one lodge of emergency , and they had now seven candidates waiting initiation . He thought no lodge could very well be in a more flourishing condition . There was , too , a great desire
among them to carry out the tenels of 1 ' recmasonry , a marvellous desire to make themselves good , ' , cfficient working Alasons , and in this direction the Aletropolitan Lodge . ad been a valuable adjunct to the parent lodge , I le was nimself largely indebted to the lodge of instruction , if not for his position in the mother lodge , still for that fluency with which he was at all times able to work the ceremonies ,
and he felt it his duty on this its first anniversary to tender it bis meed of praise . He concluded by thanking the brethren for their cordiality in receiving the toast of the mother lodge . " The Health of the Officers" was then proposed , and responded to by the Secretary and Senior and Junior Wardens . Before proposing the Tyler ' s toast the W . AI . gave " The Health of the Lay Members of the Lodge , " ( or the purpose of affording an opportunity to some of them
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of addressing the chair , which was responded to by several of the members present . The musical efforts of various brethren , who sang in the intervals between the speeches , were very successful , and rendered the occasion of the first anniversary banquet of the Aletropolitan Lodge of Instruction a very pleasant evening .
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DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 17 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel . Present : Comps . Bolton , AI . E . Z . ; Hayward , H . Cottebrune , acting J . ; Foulger , I . P . Z . ; Buss , P . Z ., Treas . ; Payne , P . Z . ; Sutton , P . Z . ; Cubitt , P . Z . ; Coutts , P . Z . ; Hill , P . S . ; Palmer , S . E . ; Treadwell , A . S . ; and others . The visitors were Comps . Walls , 18 ;; Kent 192 . The
minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed the clectisn of office-bearers then took place as follows : —Comps . Hayward , AI . E . Z . ; Scott , H . ; Weaver , J . ; Palmer , S . E . ; Hill , S . N . ; Treadwell , P . S . ; Buss , P . Z ., Treas . A vote of £ 3 was given to Comp . Foxcroft , who has kindly accepted the position of Steward to the festival of Aged Freemasons . A Past Principal ' s jewel having been
unanimously voted to Comp . Bolton , the chapter was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given by the M . E . slightly prefaced by a few well-chosen remarks . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Buss , P . 7 ,., who spoke of his ( Comp . Bolton ' s ) long connection with the lodge , and hope
that he would be many years spared to wear the P . Z jewel which had that evening been so justly voted to him . The ALE ., in reply , thanked the Treasurer aud the chapter for the very kind and hearty manner in which his health had been proposed and drank , and expressed how sorry he felt that certain untoward circumstances had prevented him from paying that attention to the chapter which the duties
of hts position as First Principal had demanded , but he hoped in future , in the character of a P . Z . of the chapter to be regularly present at their convocations , in order to render any assistance that might be required . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors" the AI . E . Z . expressed his regret that they had not had an opportunity of
witnessing any working that evening , but hoped that tins visit had been in every way pleasing to them . This toast having been duly honoured , Comp . Walls , on behalf of Comp . Kent and himself , stated that although they had not had 0 : 1 this occasion an opportunity of participating in an exaltation yet he wished to assure his co-visitor and the chapter that on his last visit to the " Domaiic " he witnessed the
impressive ceremonial of exaltation , most ably carried out by two distinguished P . Z . ' s of the chapter , viz ., Comps . Adams and Cottebrune , who were most ably supported by the rest of the officers , and he felt confident if the younger members would only follow the guidance and accept the instructions of the many excellent P . Z . ' s of the chapter , that the Domatic would continue to be what it has been
for years past , one of the best working chapters tn the City of London . " The Health of the M . E . Z . elcit , and Comp . Scott , II ., " was then proposed and drank , and responded to by Comps . Hayward and Cottebrune in the absence of Comp . Scott . " The I leal'h of the P . Z . ' s of the Chapter " was then proposed and ably responded to by Comps . Buss , Cottebrune and others . Some vocal effusions by Comps .
Palmer , Foxcroft , Webb , and Wall then followed , and the AI . E . Z . gave " The Health of the Officers of the Chapter , " enumerating them by name . Comps . Palmer , Hill , Treadwell , and Buss replied . The former stated that with the assistance and instruction by Comp . Buss , their worthy Treasurer he had been enabled to discharge the duties of S . E . for five years , and by their favour and support he would continue to do so until the time should arrive when the
companions might bc in a position to honour him by promoting him to higher office , should they think that his conduct and services as S . E . deserved such a recognition . Previous to the departure of the companions , P . Z . ' s Little and C . Horsley came , and were warmly received . The Janitor's toast terminated the proceedings . The installation of Comp . Hayward will take place on the fourth Thursday in March .
WINDSOR CASTLE CHAPTER ( No 771 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at the Alasonic Hall , Windsor , on the 20 th ult . Present : Comps . Hodges , Z . ; Tolley , II . ; Grisebrook , J . ; Dixon , Scribe E . ; Powell , Scribe N . ; Flick , P . S . ; Devereux , P . Z . ; James Stevens , I ' . Z . ; Reid Collins , Roberts , L . W . Carter , Goodwin , J . O . Carter , and others . After the M . E . Z . had
opened the chapter , Comp . Stevens exalted Bro . W . R . Denne , W . AI . of No . 209 , into R . A . M ., in his well known efficient and effective manner . Comp . Bryett , J . of 834 Chapter , was admitted as a joining member . A presentation of an interesting nature here took place . It was resolved at the last regular meeting in October to present Comp . James Stevens with a suitable token of the
appreciation of the members of the chapter , for the admirable manner in which he has presided over them fcr the three years ending in October last . The actual presentation was made by Comp . Devereux , who said it was his pleasing duty lo present to Comp . Stevens on behalf of the chapter a silver salver , and expressed his admiration of the manner in which the affairs of the chapter had been conducted
under Comp . Steven ' s long reign . He knew sometimes it was under considerable inconveniences that he attended . He also expressed the pleasure it afforded him to find the' presentation was not of the ordinary kind , but something which he knew would be appreciated
by Comp . Stevens ' s wife and family , not only at the present time but also in years to come , he concluded by gracefully wishing not only Comp . Stevens , but also his wife and family , every possible happiness and prosperity , a sentiment he knew would be endorsed by every member of the Windsor Castle Chapter .
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Comp . Stevens , in reply , said the handsome present was of greater value than he knew his services had been to the chapter . He had always been pleased and proud to attend the meetings since he first joined . He greatly admired the propriety of departing from the usual rule instead of adding another to his numerous decorations . This was a present he should value indeed , as it
was something of domestic utility , and would , he was sure , be highly appreciated by his wife and family . He thanked the companions for their kind expressions towards his wife and children . The salver , which is both costly and handsome , bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., by the Windsor Castle Chapter , No . 771 , in recognition of past and
invaluable services to the chapter , and in remembrance of the three successive years he so kindly and ably filled the F . P . chair as M . E . Z . " LIVERPOOL . —Temple Chapter ( No . 1094 ) . — The annual meeting of the members of this chapter for the installation of Principals and the transaction of other business was held on Tuesday , the 2 * rd ult ., at the Alasonic
Hall , Liverpool . Comp . W . Shortis , AI . E . Z ., opened the chapter , supported by Comps . J . Pemberton , P . Z . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . Z . ; J . B . Robinson , P . AL ; R . R . Alartin , H . ; P . Alacmuldrow , J . ; R . Coliings , S . E . ; R . C . Yelland , S . N . ; R . Washington , P . S . ; f . W . Burgess , A . S . ; D . Davies , A . S . ; R . Ball , Jan . ; H . P . Price , H . Dutton , F . J . Jeffrey , J . K . Cave , E . Hughes , J . Hayes , and T . Gray ,
The visitors were Comps . H . Ashmore , 823 ; and S . Haynes . P . Z . 823 . The minutes having been read and confirmed , and an exaltation having been made , Comp . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . Z ., proceeded to instal Comp . R . R . Alartin in the chair of AI . E . Z ., a ceremony which he performed with rare efficiency . Comp . J . B . Robinson , P . Z ., also installed Comp . P . Alacmuldrow as I-L , and Comp . R . Washington
as J ., and the other offices were filled as follows : — Comps . J . Pemberton , P . Z ., Treas ; R . Coliings , S . E . ; J . Hayes , S . N . ; and R . C . Yelland , P . S . Comp . Pemberton , P . Z ., in name of the members of the chapter , presented a very chaste and beautiful P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . W . Shortis , I . P . Z ., in a highly complimentary speech , in which he referred to the excellent work he had done in connection with the Temple Chapter . The jewel was supplied by
Comp . G . Kenning , and was very generally admired . Comp . Shortis , in an appropriate and eloquent speech , thanked the members for their kindness . After the transaction of some further business , including several propositions for exaltation , the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions afterwards adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and th ? com panions separated at an early hour .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
LEICESTER . —Fowke Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at Freemasons ' Hall , Leicester , on Thursday , January 27 th . Amongst those present were R . W . Bros . W . Kelly , P . G . AI . AL ; G . Toller , jun ., W . M . ; J . AI . AI'Allister , I . P . M . ; A . AI Duff , and S . S . Partridge , P . AI . ' s ; C . Stretton , S . W . ; VV . Sculthorpe , J . W . ; W . T . Rowlett , S . O . ; G . W .
Statham , Sec . ; J . II . Garnar , Treas . ; T . A . Wykes , Reg . ; J . Young , J . D . j Robart , Biggs , Taylor , Dr . Meadows , Knight , Odell , Rushin , and others . Apologies for absence were received from most of the officers not present . After the confirmation of the minutes of the preceding meeting , the P . G . AL read the reply of the Grand Secretaiy to the invitation given by this province to the Grand
Lodge to hold their next moveable meeting at Leicester in the autumn , from which it appeared that although the Grand Alaster could not definitely accept the invitation so long before hand , yet it is probable that he will ultimately do so . Bros . C . G . Woodcock , 1360 , P . G . Reg ., and F . L . Rollcston , J . D . ^ 151 . 0 , being in attendance , were then advanced in due form to the Degree of Alark Alason ,
and ultimately to Mark Alaster . The ceremony was performed by the W . AL , assisted by the P . G . AL and Bro . Partridge , P . AL ; Bro . Duff , P . AL , acting as AI . O . This being the night for election of W . AL , the ballot was taken , and Bro . C . Stretton , S . W ., was found to be chosen to the post . In a few well-chosen words he thanked the lodge
for the honour conferred on him . Bro . Garnar having resigned his office of Treasurer , Bro . Odell was unanimously elected in his stead . A joining member having been proposed the lodge was closed in due form . The Mark Degree having proved very successful in Leicester , it is not impossible that Grand Lodge at its forthcoming visit mav be called on to consecrate a new lodge .
THE LivEiipooi . AIASONIC HAIL COMMITTEE . —The annual meeting for the election of the committee for the management of the Liverpool Masonic Hall , Hope-street , was held on Friday evening , the 28 th ult ., when there was an exceedingly large gathering of brethren . Bros . Dr .
J . Kellett Smith , Prov . G . Reg ., was elected Chairman of the Hall Committee ; T . Armstrong , Prov . G . Treas ., the Vice-Chairman ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C , the Treas . j and J . T . Callow , W . M . 1505 , P . AI . 6 73 ; the Secretary , as Bro , D . W . Winstanley , P . AI . 1094 , again declined to stand for re-election .
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