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I . Dunn , P . Z . ; S . J . Derham , P . Z . 5 VV . G . Kirby , R . Brambleby , 1 . Higgs , R . J . Richards , P . S . O'Brien , D . D ., W . J . Snodgrass , F . VV . Sanders , S . W . Ballard , and J . H . Reap . The visitors were Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , P . P . G . P . S . Kssex ; H . Cornford , J . 1329 and 1901 ; J . H . Cureton , P . / .., S . E . 2182 ; VI . O . Hinton , P . Z . 1631 5 H . C . Turner , II . 1901 ; and Charles H . Stone , P . Z . 1275 and 1901 . The minutes of tbe previous convocation were read and confirmed . A conclave of Installed First Principals was formed , and Comp . T . R . Cass was installed into the chair

of Z . by Comp . Wm . Dawson in an exemplary manner . The conclave of First Prinripals was closed , and a conclave of Installed Second Principals was formed , and Comp . G . H . Lewis , P . Z ., was inducted into the second chair by Comp . Wm . Dawson . The conclave of Installed Second Principals was closed , and a conclave of Installed Third Principals was formed , and Comp . Wal . E . Jeffery installed into the third chair in a perfect manner by Comp . Wm . Dawson . The conclave of Third Principals was closed , after which the officers for the ensuing year were invested as follows : Comps . J . T .

Loader , P . Z ., Treas . ; G . Thompson , S . E . ; J . F . W . MorrH , S . N . ; VV . Frampton , P . S . ; R . J . G . Sobel , ist A . S . ; F . Wright , 2 nd A . S . ; Wm . Dawson , P . Z ., D . C . ; F . Choveaux , Org . 5 J . Parr , Steward ; and J . Whiteman , Janitor . Comp . Thos . Grummant , f . Z ., was elected an hon . member . Comp . T . R . Cass , M . E . Z ., in very complimentary terms , spoke of the valuable services Comp . Grummant had rendered the Rose Chapter from its consecration in particular , and to Royal Arch Masonry generally , and that his working was known all over London . He had the love and

esteem of all he came in contact with , not only in Royal Arch Masonry , but also in thc New Cross Lodge , where many brethren of other nationalities showed him their thorough regard and loyalty , ln the name of the chapter , he asked him to accept the honorary membership , with the earnest desire of the companions that he would exercise his privileges upon each and every occasion . fn reply , Comp . T . Grummant thanked the M . E . Z . for the very kind and flattering manner he had spoken of him , and the companions for their mark of esteem . He should appreciate the honour greatly ,

because in the Rose Chapter were brethren hehad known for many years who were among his most intimate friends . He had watched the progress made since its consecration , and the work of the officers was of the most exemplary kind . He did not hesitate in saying that the chapter stood pre-eminent among the chapters in South London . For their act of kindness he most heartily thanked them . The balance sheet was presented and adopted and showed the chapter to be ina financially sound position . The list of members was to be augmented , too , by the proposition of three andidates .

The business ended , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet supplied by Mrs . Venables , the worthy proprietress , in her usual capable style . The M . E . Z . presided at the banquet in a very courteous and dignified manner . In presenting the toast of " The Queen and R . A . M ., " the M . E . Z . stated that all deeply regretted the present war , but her Gracious Majesty had a truly womanly heart

and had shown her deep sympathy with the sick and suffering in visiting them and giving words of comfort . She had chosen to remain among her loyal subjects rather than take her usual holiday in a warmer climate , which fact showed her love for her people . Whether as a mother , or as a Sovereign Oceen she was one of the best monarchs that had ever graced a throne .

In proposing "H . R . H . the M . E . G . Z , " the M . E . Z . remarked he was an excellent son of an excellent mother , and had in recent years so ablyjassisted her in her manifold duties , and particularly at the present troublous time . He was ever to the fore in Masonic duties and generously supported our noble Institutions . Of " The Pro G . Z .. G . H ., G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Ollicers , " the M . E . Z . said among the Grand Officers were distinguished noblemen who were ready and willing to devote their time and services in the cause of Freemasonry and deserved m ost heartily

their cordial thanks . Comp . VVm . Dawson , I . P . Z ., in words of the highest commendation , presented the toast of " The M . E . Z ., " and said that it gave him very great pleasure in so doing , as he knew the companions would give it the same cordial reception that they always showed to their First Principal . The M . E . Z . was one who would preserve that bond of union which had existed in the Rose Chapter since its formation , and in succeeding to the chair of M . E . Z . of his mother chapter the companions had conferred upon him the

highest honour they could , and which he so richly deserved , ln taking a short retrospect many companions knew how a few years ago hc so ably filled the chair of VV . M . ofthe Blackheath Lodge , and the admirable manner he performed the duties . The M . E . Z . was still that ardent worker , especially in the Blackheath Lodge of Instruction , of which he was the highly respected Treasurer , and in which he took the deepest interest . He was ever ready to give advice where it was needed , and ina kind and generous manner which endeared him to all who met him . The I . P . Z . asked them to rise and drink to his health , long life , and a highly successful year of office .

In reply , Comp . T . R . Cass , M . E . Z ., thanked the 1 P . Z . for his vcry kind and generous expressions towards him , and also thc companions for so hearty a reception of the same . He also thanked several distinguished companions of the chapter for the many kindnesses received at their hands . The position of M . E . Z . had been somewhat forced upon him , lor he had asked to stand over for another year on account of domestic allliction , but the companions had willed otherwise . Now that he was exalted

to such an honourable position he should do his utmost to carry out the duties and uphold the prestige of the Rose Chapter , and he felt sure the companions would receive his observations in the same spirit as they were given . He was indeed grateful for the remarks of Comp . Wm . Dawson , I . P . Z ., as to his Mastership in thc Craft , which was one of the most joyous years he had ever spent . He again thanked the companions for so heartily receiving the toast .

The M . E . Z . next said he had the honour to submit the toast of "Comps . II . and 1 . " with whom he had been associated for years . Comp . 11 , was an old and esteemed Past Principal , and Comp . J ., one ever ready to give proofs of proficiency in his work . He presented the toast most heartily . Comps . G . H . Lewis , P . Z ., 11 ., and Wal Jeffery , J ., ably acknowledge ! the toast . The toast of "The Visitors" was presented by the M . E . Z . with that cordiality which ever distinguishes' the Rose Chapter , and heartily responded to by Comps . F . Eedle , Cornford , Hinton , Stone , Curelon , and Hy . Turner .

The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of " The Past Principals , Comps . Dawson , Dunn , Loader and Derham , " who were indeed excellent companions . It gave the M . E . Z . the creates ! possible pleasure to present to Comp . Dawson the jewel voted by the companions . All knew his devotion to Freemasonry and his splendid service rendered to the Rose Chapter , and in other Degrees likewise . It needed no words from him to endear Comp , VVm . Dawson to thc companions , for his name was loved and honoured by them . One other pleasing duty was to pin to his breast the handsome jewel in the name of the Rose Chapter , tor the skill , ability , and urbanity which ever distinguished him .

In reply , Comp . Wm . Dawson thanked thc M . E . Z . for the flattering manner he had spoken of him . Whatever he had done was a labour of love as Freemasonry was his hobby , and he hoped to continue in the same work for years to come . 1 le accepted the handsome jewel has a mark of their goodwill , and whether in the Rose Lodge , Chapter or Rose Mark Lodge if he was called upon to perform any duty he should do it

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most heartily . To the ofiicers in the chapter who had so loyally supported him during the past year he tendered his most cordial thanks . Comps . Loader , Dunn , and Derham also ably replied . The toast of " The Treasurer and S . E . " received at the hands of the M . E . Z . high eulogiums , and was duly replied to by Comps . J . Loader , P . Z ., Treas ., and George Thompson , S . E .

That of " I he Officers received its just merits and duly was responded to . The Janitor ' s toast closed a most happy and highly , intellectual convocation . The musical arransements were under the able and efficicent Organist of the chapter , Comp . F . E . Choveaux , ably assisted by Madame Alice Sampson , Mr . James A . Bovett , Comp . S . J . Derham , P . Z . ( flautist ) , and Bro . James Avon . Accompanist—Comp . F . E . Choveaux .

St . Magdalene Chapter , No . 242 . The meeting was held in St . Gnorge's Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , on Friday , thc 30 th ult . Present : Comps . II . A . Fenton , M . E . Z . ; F . J . Forth , II . ; VV . Langbridge , J . ; A . VV . Fretwell , I . P . Z .,- C . Goldthorpe , P . Z . 5 J . Constable , P . Z . 5 C . E . Boomer , S . N . ; and others . It was decided to invite Prov . G . Chapter to visit in the autumn . After several matters of interest were discussed , the companions adjourned lo thc ante room for light refreshment .

Easter Railway Facilities.

EASTER RAILWAY FACILITIES .

MIDLAND RAILWAY . Cheap Excursion Trains from London . —On 'Tuesday , April ioth , to Londonderry , via Moiecambe , by direct Steamer , returning within iG days as per Sailing bill . On VVedresday , April nth , to Dublin , Cork , Killarney , Sic , via Morecambe and via Liverpool , returning any week day within iG days . On Wednesday , April nth , to Belfast , Londonderry , Portrush , & c , via Barrow and via Liverpool , available for returning any week-day within iG days . On Thursday , April 12 thCheap Excursion

, Trains will be run from London to Leicester , Nottingham , Newark , Lincoln , Birmingham , Burlon , Derby , Manchester , Blackburn , Bolton , Rochdale , Oldham , Liverpool , Sheffield , Leeds , Bradford , Scarboro ' , Newcastle-on-Tyne , Barrow , and the Furness Lake District , Carlisle , & c , & c , returning the following Monday or Tuesday s and from London ( St . Pancras ) to Edinburgh , Glasgow , Greenock , Perth , Stirling , Aberdeen , Inverness , Nairn , Forres , Ballater , , S : c ., returning Monday , April iGth , or Friday , April 20 th . Tickets will also be issued by the Scotch Excursion at slightly more than

thc Single Ordinary Third Class fare for the double journey , available for returning on any day within 16 days from and including date of issue . On Saturday night , April 14 th , a Cheap two days Excursion Train will be run to Sheffield , Leeds , Bradford , Manchester , Liverpool , & c . On Easter Monday , April iGth , Cheap Excursion Trams will be run to St . Albans , Harpenden , Luton , and Bedford . Cheap Week-end Tickets . — Cheap Week-end Tickets will be issued on Thursday , Friday , and Saturday , April 12 th , 13 th , and 14 th , from London ( St . Pancras ) to the principal seaside and inland holiday

resorts , including the Peak District of Derbyshire , Morecambe , the Lake District , V ' orkshire , the North East Coast , Scotland , and other parts , available fjr return on any day up to anil including Tuesday , April 17 th , except day of issue . Excursions to London . —Cheap Excursion Trains for five or six days will also be run on Thursday , April 12 th , to London from Carlisle , Bradford , Leeds , Sheffield , Liverpool , Manchester , Blackburn , Bolton , Blackpool , Preston , Lincoln , Newark , & c , and Irom Birmingham , Wolverhampton , Walsall , & c . Passengers will be booked by these trains at cheap

fares to Brighton , and other South Coast Stations , and to the Continent ; those for the Continent having the privilege of rtturning by any ordinary train within lG days . On Good Friday , April 13 th , from Bradford , Leeds , Sheffield , Blackburn , Bolton , Blackpool , Preston , Oldham , Manchester , Liverpool , & c , for two or four days , and from liuiton , Derby , Nottingham , Birmingham , Leicester , & c , for one , four , or live days . Cheap three or live days trips will also be run to London on Friday night , April 13 th , from Colne , Blackburn , liolton , Blackpool , Preston , Rochdale , Oldham ,

Manchester , & c , and on Saturday , April 14 th , from Liverpool and Warrington . On Easter Monday single day trips will be run Irom Burton , Derby , Nottingham , Leicester . Northampton , Bedford , Luton , St . Albans , & c , and a one or two days trip from Birmingham and the South Stafford District . Early Issue of Tickets . —To prevent inconvenience and crowding , the Booking Offices at St . Pancras and Moorgate-street Stations will be open for the issue of Tickets all day on VVednesday , Thursday , and Saturday , April nth , 12 th , and 14 th .

GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY . Easier Holiday Excursions from London ( Marylebone , near Baker-street and Edgivare-road ) . —On Thuisday , April 12 th ( for 5 , y , anil iG days ) , for Northallerton , Darlington , Richmond , Newcastle , Berwick , Edinburgh , Glasgow , & c , calling at Harrow and Aylesbury . On Thursday , April 12 th ( for five or six days ) , lor Bridlington , Filey , Middlesburo' , Newcastle , Northallerton , Scarboro ' , South Shields , West Hartlepool , York , Knutsford , Noithwich , Southport , WiRan , Cleethorpes , Doncaster , Gainsboro ' , Grimsby , Hull ( Pier ) , Goole , Huddersfield , Hull ( Paragon ) , Rugby , Loughboro '

, Leicester , Nottingham , Snellield , Guide Bridge , Manchester , Stockport , Liverpool , Brackley , Finmere , Helmdon , Woodlord , Bulwell Common , Chesterfield , ( Juorn , and Woodhouse . On Good Friday , April 13 th , for Finmere , Brackley , Rugby , Lutterworth , and Leicester ( one , four , or live days ) . Un Saturday , April 14 th ( for three days ) , for Rugby , Lutterworth , Leicester , Loughboro ' , Nottingham , Shellield , Penistonc , Stockport , Warrington , Liverpool , Guide Bridge , and Manchester , calling at Harrow . On Easter Monday , April ifith , for Brackley , Rugby , Lutterworth , Leicester , Loughboro ' , and Nottingham ( for one and two days ) . For full particulars see advertisement .

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY . The Great Western Railway Company issue ordinary as well as excursion tickets at their City and West lind ollices , where tickets can be obtained during the whole week preceding Easter . 'Tickets can also be obtained at Clapham Junction , Battersea , Chelsea , Kensington ( Addi . son-road ) , and Ihe stations on the Hammersmith and City line . The booking ollice at Paddington station will be open the whole day on Mjnday ,

luesday , VVednesday , and Ihursday , before Easter . On Tueeday , April ioth , an excursion , allowing a fortnight , will leave Paddington for Killarney , vid Cork . Oa Wednesday , April 1 ith , excursions , allowing a fortnight in Ireland , will be run to Waterford , Limerick , Killarney , Belfast , Aimngh , Giants' Causeway , & c On Thuisday , April 12 th , excursions will run to Wesiun-supcr-Mare , Taunton , Minehead , Ufracomue , Exeter , Plymouth , Bodmin , Pen ;; ance , & . < :., reaching Exeter in 5 ' , hours , and Plymouth in 7 I hours . Excursions will also be run on the same day to Bristol , Yeovil , Weymouth , ¦ aMnw ^ t —¦„¦¦ l . n « . . H »« - ^ ^ -i « w- .. - ^ . - - T- ^ -ar . iLii .. n . i . m nr «« - —^ g

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