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The toasts of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . Z . ;" and "The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., G . J ., and Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were also duly honoured . In proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., highly eulogised Comp . Elliott , and pointed out that , although not called upon to do any work on that occasionhe presided in a very able manner at the banquet

, table . No doubt when there was some work to be done Comp . Elliott would not be found wanting . In thanking the companions for receiving his health with such signs of respect , Comp . Elliott reviewed his work in Craft Masonry as well as that in the R . A . He had tried to do his duty in the chairs of lodges on the four occasions when he had been honoured by the brethren with

election to preside over them . That was not the first time he had presided over . a chapter , and he trusted to be able to give satisfaction to the companions of the Star Chapter . He was afraid that with such a splendid array of P . Z . 's he could not hope to excel in performing the ceremonies . He pointed out that it was the duty of every Mason to stick lo his business and provide for those who were dependent

upon him . He must never neglect his duty on account of Masonry , but give his whole heart to the proper performance of whatever work his hand found to do . He trusted to be present many times in the future , for he fully felt the responsibility resting upon himself as the head of the chapter . In proposing "The Healths of Comps . Addington

H . j and Tuck , J . ; " the M . E . Z . said no words of bis were needed to commend their esteemed H . to the companions . He was sorry that business had called Comp . Tuck , J ., away , but would ask Comp . Grummant , P . Z . ( acting J . ) , to reply on his behalf . He could not let this opportunity slip without complimenting Comp . Grummant upon his perfect performance of the difficult dut y of installing Comp . Tuck .

Comp . Addington , H ., having thanked the companions , Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., appologised for Comp . Tuck ' s absence . He took that opportunity of thanking the chapter for unanimously granting a warrant for a chapter of instruction to be held at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , on Friday evenings . The need of such a chapter had long been felt by companions resident in Peckham , Camberwell ,

Brixton , & c , and with such an esteemed member of the Order as Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., for Preceptor , the success of the chapter of instruction was insured . He trusted to be able , at each meeting of the Star Chapter , to report progress . Comp . Elliott , M . E . Z ., next proposed "The Visitors , " who he said were always received with pleasure at the Star Chapter . Comp . Whitby , M . E . Z . of the Sphinx Chapter ,

who had honoured them with his presence , was a very distinguished brother and companion , and one who always performed his Masonic duties admirably . Comp . Whitby , M . E . Z . Sphinx Chapter , said that that was not the first time he had visited the Star Chapter , and he hoped it would not be the last . He always found the working excellent , and enjoyed an equal treat at the festive board .

Comp . Elliott , M . E . Z ., described the P . Z . 's as the backbone of the chapter . The Star Chapter could boast of a very good backbone . The Senior P . Z . present , Comp . Capt . C . VV . Williams , S . E ., was a hard-working and exemplary Mason . He was pleased to say that he had the pleasure of being Deacon when Comp . VVilliams was initiated , and could speak with nothing but praise of his

Masonic career . Comp . Capt . Williams was about to pay a visit to America , and he was sure all present would wish him God speed . They could not forget Comp . Major Williams , their esteemed Treasurer , who was absent on the shores of the Mediterranean , and who was doubtless at that moment thinking how much he should like to be present at the Star Chapter . They were proud of both father

and son , and glad to bear testimony to the interest they exhibited in everything that affected the good of the chapter . Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., had stated that he was rusty on this occasion , but if he shone so when he was rusty , what must he be like when he was bright ? To praise Comp . Cowie }' , P . Z ., was utterly unnecessary , and he should be attempting to gild gold did he say anything of

Comp . Hilton , P . Z . He had shown his interest by the onerous duties he had undertaken in the new chapter of instruction . Altogether , the array of P . Z . ' s was one that could not possibly be beaten in any part of the world . In reply , Comp . Capt . VVilliams thanked those present , on behalf of his father and himself . He was proud of having been a founder of that chapter , as well as of being

a P . Z . His revered father would hear with great pleasure of the enthusiastic manner in which his name had been received . He hoped when he returned from America to be able to say something about Masonry in the United States . Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., said that the chapter had had a most extraordinary career . Never had one word been said

that would cause the least unpleasantness . Their P . Z . 's were of such a calibre that they need well be proud of them , and should look up to them with due respect and brotherly love . The way Comp . Grummant had installed their J . that evening showed he had a memory of a no mean order , for , although he had no opportunity of rehearsing for months , he had done the work without a hitch . He

then showed the need of the new chapter of instruction . When Comp . Burnstead was Preceptor of the Pythagorean Chapter of Instruction , the regular attendants came from Camberwell and Peckham ; very few in Greenwich ever seemed to need instruction . The trust reposed in them would not be abused , for the warrant provided for regular reports to the mother chapter .

Comp . Cowley , P . Z ., also responded . In proposing "The Officers , " the M . E . Z . pointed out the necessity of good officers . No one could have performed his duties more satisfactorily than Comp . Stone had done on that occasion . The other officers were also able and earnest Masons . Comp . Stone , S . N ., acting P . S ., said it was a pleasure to him to duties

perform any that he might be called upon to perform . He was sorry there had been no more work for him on that occasion . He trusted the younger members would take advantage of the chapter of instruction , of which he had the honour to be 3 . E ., and come and support Comps . Hilton and Grummant . Comps . Benedetti , ist A . S ., and Fry , 2 nd A . S ., also asked the companions to make the chapter of instruction

a success . The M . E . Z . next proposed " The Lay Members . " He gaid if the P . Z . ' s were the backbone and the various

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officers the head , limbs , & c , of a chapter , the lay members were certainly the body . Without them the chapter would find it difficult to exist . Comp . Crook had passed through all the minor offices and would soon be able to become one of the Principals . Comps . Makeham and Woods would doubtless be an honour to the chapter in years to come . Comp . Crook , in reply , said that although there was now a block on the line he hoped soon to be Master of his

lodge , and then hoped to go on for higher honours . He would try to emulate the noble example of those who had gone before him . Comps . Dr . Makeham and Woods also replied . The Janitor ' s toast brought a happy evening to a conclusion . Comps . Addington , H . ; Hilton , P . Z . ; Cowley , P . Z . ; Stone , S . N . ; Mierhoff , and Woods added to the pleasures of the evening by giving songs and recitations .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 15 S 9 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 24 th ult ., Among those present were Comps . H . Clemow , M . E . Z . ; F . Farrington , H . ; W . E . Farrington , J . ; A . Tisley , S . E . ; Farthing , S . N . ; G . Manners , C . C , P . Z ., Treas . ; Beningfield , 2 nd A . S . ; J . H . Dodson , P . Z .

T . C . Walls , P . Z . ; Gaze , Edwards , Skelton , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth , a few toasts were given and responded to . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

GALLERY CHAPTER ( No . 1928 ) .-On Saturday , 21 st ult ., a convocation of this chapter was held at the Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , Brixton , under the presidency of Comp . Minstrell , the M . E . Z . Those present included Comps . W . M . Duckworth , H . ; H . Massey , J . ; J . H . Thomas , P . Z . ; Albcry , Head , J . C . Duckworth , Herbert Wright , Patterson , and Hancock . Three brethren were

unanimously elected for exaltation . Subsequently Comp . W . M . Duckworth was installed M . E . Z . ; Comp . Massey , as H . ; and Comp . J . C . Duckworth , as J . Comp . Thomas , was re-invested as Scribe E , ; Comp . Albery , as Treas . ; Comp . Wright , as S . N . ; and Comp . Hancock , as Sojourner . Comp . H . F . Bussey , was exalted , and a valuable P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . Minstrell in

recognition and commemoration of a very pleasant period of office extending over 15 months . Comp . Minstrell warmly thanked the companions for their kindness in thus so handsomely recognising his occupancy of the First Principal's chair . The companions subsequently sat down to an excellent repast , Comp . VV . M . Duckworth , M . E . Z ., presiding .

SUNDERLAND . —De Lambton Chapter ( No . 94 ) . —The annual convocation of the above chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 24 th ult ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Queen-street , for the installation of Principals and the investiture of officers for the ensuing year . The Principals' chairs were occupied as follows : Comps . J . C . Moor , Z . ; Suthurst , H . ; and T . G . Garrick , J . There

were also present : Comps . J . J . Clay , P . G . D . of C . ; J , Mitchinson , P . Z . So , P . G . P . S . ; R . VV . Halfnight , Z . ; J . E . Nelson , H . So ; R . Kinmond , P . P . A . G . S . ; J . R . Pattison , Z ., P . A . G . S . E . ; T . Sharp , H . ; R . Singleton , J . 97 ; J . D . Todd , P . Z . 94 , P . P . A . G . S . ; W . Dawson , M . Cohen , J . Scarborough , Bolko Smiechen , and others . The installation of Principals took place as follows : Comps .

Sutherst , Z . ( installed by Comp . ] . J . Clay , P . Z . ); Garrick , H . ( installed by Comp . E . Sutherst ) ; and Comp . Dawson , J . ( installed by Comp . T . G . Garrick ) . The officers for the year were then appointed as follows : Comps . J . C . Moor , l . P . Z . ; T . Henderson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Stwd ., S . E . ( absent ); M . Cohen . S . N . ; J . Scarborough ,

P . S . ; G . Craven , ist Asst . Soj . ; Bolko Smiechen , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; John Hudson , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C , Treasurer ( absent ); and J . J . Clay , P . G . D . C , D . C . The company adjourned to the refreshment room , where a substantial repast was provided . The newly-installed Principals were in their respective chairs , and in the course of the proceedings their healths were cordially toasted .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The election meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., at the High School for Boys , Brook-hill , when there were present Comps . E . B . Hobson , Z . ; R . J . Cook , H . ; I . H . Roberts , J . ; H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . S ., S . E . ; E . Palmer , S . N . ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . P . G . snd Asst . S ., Treas . ; S . Clark ,

P . S . ; E . Morns , 2 nd Asst . S . ; W . J . Larder , Janitor ; C Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; T . D . Hayes , P . Z ., P . P . G , 2 nd Asst . S . ; H . Mason , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Wilson , R . Hewitson , Dr . H . Burneys , W . C . Taylor , G . Frost , J . Hooton , J . Topp , R . Courtman , ] . Faerier , W . Harris , G . Campbell , G . H . Potter , G . H . Taylor , H . Ough , C . Jolly ( Hon . ) , H . 1472 ;

Capt . G . Spinks , Z . 13 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the lectures were given by the three Principals in faultless style . The election of officers for the ensuing year took place , when the present officers were elected in rotation a step higher . A P . Z . ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas was voted the M . E . Z ., and five guineas were

voted to his list for the Boys' School Festival , and then the chapter was closed . The banquet having been discussed , the usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts were honoured , that of " Earl Amherst , G . Superintendent of Kent , " was given and received most heartily , and it was followed by that of Comp . Eastes , G . H ., and the rest of the Past Grand

Officers , Present and Past , " and in response—Comp . Coupland thanked them for the toast . There was not the competition for office in the Chapter that there was in the Cratt , but they had an excellent body of officers who always enjoyed themselves when they assembled together , and were always pleased to hear of the progress

the chapters in the province were making . Comp . Penfold said their esteemed G . Superintendent would lay the foundation-stone of their new temple in May next . Shareholders would be allowed to bring their ladies , so that he hoped those who had not taken up shares would do so at once . It would be a grand gathering , with a banquet , at which the ladies would also be present ,

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Comp . Butler then proposed the toast of "The M . E 7 u and in so doing said , unfortunately , their M . E . Z . had had an opportunity of distinguishing himself , but he h ° A proved himself equal to every occasion , and quite readv t work had he had the opportunity , and indeed the sa might be said of the other Principals . They had not h" !; a superabundance of candidates , and as the next m . u > .-

would be the last at which their M . E . Z . would occup n , chair , he trusted by that time to have at least one or two so rt candidates . During the past nine months they had had opportunity of seeing the excellence of Comp . Hobson 1 " character , and it would be with a feeling of regret th I they saw him leave the chair . However , he would ha the satisfaction of knowing that he would be follow"i

by a good working Z . in Comp . Cook , and he therefore asked them to drink the toast heartily . The M . E . Z ., in response , thanked them , and trusted that what he had done had met with the approbation of th companions . They must harmonize with the times and if he had gone out of his way to look after the nleasi , ' ,.,, . 1

the companions he felt he had set an example that would be followed by the other Principals . He thanked them lor the five guineas voted to his list , and while acknowled ging himself to be a bad beggar , yet if any of the companions would add to his list he should esteem it a personal favour He wished to thank all his officers and the companions for the earnest support they had given him , and should ever

remember with pleasure his year as Z . of the grand old Pattison Chapter . The other toasts were " The Z . Elect , " " The H Elect " "The Past Principals , " "The Officers , " and the Janitor ' s toast , and then the proceedings terminated with a verse of the National Anthem .

NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Chapter ( No , 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter was held on Tuesday , the 17 th ult ., at the Three Crowns Hotel when Comp . J . Aillud was installed as Z . ; Comp . C lollv as H . ; and Comp . J . Hill as J . The M . E . Z . invested his officers as follows : Comps . R . Warren , l . P . Z . and Treas B . B . Brayshaw , S . E . ; C . H . Canning-, S . N .: C T

Lewis , P . S . j J . Savage , ist Asst . Soj . ; C . Wood , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; B . Curtis , Steward ; and J . Ives , Janitor . The ceremony of installation was performed by Comp . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 13 and 913 , and P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj . ' Kent , in an eloquent , impressive , and faultless manner , for which he was awarded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter . A handsome

and valuable P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Warren for services rendered during his year of office , and then the chapter was closed . The banquet followed , and was all that could be desired , and among the other companions present were Comps E West , P . Z . and P . Z . 13 ; Capt . G . Spinks , M . E . Z . 13 ; G . Mitchell , ist Asst . Soj . 829 ; and others .

The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts having been honoured , The I . P . Z ., Comp . Warren , proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " and , in so doing , said if they looked at the surroundings of the chapter they . would see that , although his predecessor , Comp . C . Penfold , had been its primus k every sense of the word , he ( Comp . Warren ) had been

secundus both in work and success . However , they had had a year of pleasure and harmony , and he was proud to see such a representative gathering as that which sat around their festive board . They had a good worker and a good Mason in the chair now , and he asked them to drink his health , and wish him a good year of office , and not a lazy one .

Ihe M . E . Z ., in responding , said there had been but one desire animating him for some years past , and that was to reach the chair of Z ., and now that he had arrived at it he felt that his ambition was gratified . As one of the founders of the chapter , he felt it his duty to support it by every means in his power , and should , to the best of his ability , carry out the duties of his office in such a manner as would ,

he trusted , meet with their approbation . He was surrounded by good and able officers , whom , he felt sure , would help him to make the chapter a success . He was proud to see so many good Masons present , and cordially thanked them for their hearty acceptance of the toast . The M . E Z . then proposed the toast of "The Second and Third Principals . " He said there was Ian old saying

that " the captain of a ship could never get along unless he was well and ably supported by his 1 st and 2 nd lieutenants . " Now he looked upon the Second and Third Principals as his lieutenants ; they had done good work for the Craft , and would , he was sure , be an honour to the R . A . He asked the companions to drink the toast heartily a ™ wish Comps . Jolly and Hill long life and prosperity .

The Second and Third Principals having severally and briefly responded , The M . E . Z . gave the toast of "The Past Principals , and in so doing pointed out the hard work done by them in the formation of the chapter , and of their constant attention and assistance since . Comp . Warren , in returning thanks , said he felt proud

at being one of the founders of the chapter , and to oe associated with such excellent Masons and good fellows as were connected with it . Comp . Penfold said that to occupy the chair of Z . w " and ought to be the ambition of every companion of tne R . A . Comp . Jolly had so expressed his desire , and in " >* ordinary course , if he were spared , no doubt that excellent of

companion and good Mason would reach the summit ws ambition . Now , ambition took many phases and divers shapes . The then Z . had been ambitious , and been * j J ? 'I ded ; he , Comp . Penfold , had also an ambition , and tnat was to see the chapter a good and strong one , and if every companion brought in a good Mason , and honourable rnan > his ambition would be cratified . What he meant by

strong chapter did not apply so much to numbers as quality . They wanted a chapter with some WtJiJj thirty members , and no more ; get it up to that and ? . | ]( , y be strong enough to be prosperous and comfortable . il J did not profess nor did they want to be a grand cnaP ^ » but they wanted a pleasant one , where they C 0 . ' ! J , S 2 . together and enjoy themselves after labour . Their M-L- ' ¦

had said that without the P . Z . ' s the rest of the company < would have been like children who had lost th f . fflS '' coming home from school ; well , children generally . ^ home from school , and often took a little friend home * ¦ them . So he trusted they would make the chap ter a 0 where they could bring a companion and m ke , ' fflUs { come . So far as the P . Z . ' s were concerned , tncy