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losed , and after banquet the customary toasts vvere Bro . Edward Terry , P . G . Treas ., replying for "The Grand Ollicers , " said it had given him great pleasure to be nresent and see the admirable manner in vvhich the ceremony was performed by the LP . M ., for theydid not always find the first W . M . of a lodge installing his successor . It was carry ing out the true spirit of Masonry , and doing the work thoroughly , and was a spirit the Grand Ofiicers tried

to encourage in lodges . He had been very much pleased with the work , and hoped to be present again on some future occasion , when he was sure he should find , as he had that night found , that the lodge bids fair to have a long career of usefulness . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg ., in response , said he vvas glad to re-echo vvhat had been said about the foundation of that lodge , and trusted that the cement vvhich was

app lied on the day of the consecration had proved to have laid a sure foundation of a good Masonic superstructure . Xo Grand Officers there vvere mingled considerations , much as the parent of many daughters saw them go away to be married to most unexceptional suitors vvith large fortunes and prospects , and they looked as fathers to see vvhat might become of their progeny , for there were mingled feelings about the multiplication of lodges . When a lodge vvas

strong , had the elements of perpetuity and prosperity and carried the light of Masonry into a district vvhich had not before that time had the advantage of a lodge in its midst , he need scarcely say the warmest feelings of those connected vvith the administration of their great Craft went vvith the founders of that lodge , and when the hopes and wishes thus expressed vvere fulfilled , and they saw one who was not unkncwn amongst the Grand Ofiicers , and where

known , there or elsewhere , vvas respected and rightly held in esteem—he meant their VVorshipful Master—and when they saw that a new lodge for its second Master had such a brother for its head , he thought they might think the success of the venture vvas assured . The Craft vvas a great Institution , and having been in some humble way connected with it for some years , he believed it was a great power for good . He vvas not going to talk politics , for they had no

politics or religion that divided them in Freemasonry , for they met on a common platform on the common bond of humanity , but there was another St . Stephen's that might take a lesson for harmony and unity from the St . Stephen ' s Lodge . Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B ., also briefly replied . Bro . H . E . Joyce , LP . M ., said it was his privilege to propose "The Health of the VV . M ., " and there vvas no

more honoured title in Masonry than to be the W . M . of that lodge . They had in their W . M . a brother vvho vvas distinguished in Masonry and a Past Grand Officer , and who reflected honour upon the lodge by accepting the position . They could not have a better testimony to the excellence of their VV . M . than the presence of the worthy and distinguished Grand Ofiicers . He hoped the W . M . would have a prosperous year of ofiice , and nothing should

should be wanted on his part to contribute to its success . Hro . Dr . Turtle Pigott , VV . M ., thanked the I . P . M . exceedingly for his kind expressions . He would make no boasts , but ask the brethren at the end of his year if he had been successful . He had a far more pleasing task to perform in proposing "The Health of the LP . M . " The Grand Officers had already given their meed of praise to Bro . Joyce , vvho had done his work throughout the whole

of his year equally well . As a small mark of their esteem , he had the privilege and pleasure of pinning on the I . P . M . ' s breast the jewel of the lodge , the inscription on which was -7 " Presented by the members of St . Stephen ' s Lodge , No . 2424 , to Bro . H . E . Joyce , as a token of regard and in recognition of his services as the first VV . Master . " They would all very heartily drink his health , and wish him long life .

Iho . H . E . Joyce , I . P . M ., returned thanks for thc toast , and for the jewel presented to him , vvhich it would be his pride to wear as long as he livid . It hadben hiseffirt during his year to do his best for the lodge . It was an old desi gn ol his seven or eight years ago , vvhich only came to fruition a year ago . He felt in accepting the jewel he was entitled to it , for he had done his best in every respect to uphold thc principles and tenets of the Craft .

I he Visitors " vvas next given , and was replied to in cordial terms by Bros . Dr . Cock and Lambert . 1 lie Worshi p ful Master , in giving " The Treasurer and Secretary , " said Bro . Bing had worked hard both before and after the foundation of the lodge , and had earned the esteem and regard of every member . A few of his friends in the lodge did not like the opportunity to pass without

recognising this , and begged his acceptance of a small trille , which they hoped he would wear for many years . Ihey trusted he would be spared to wear the jewel for many years as Secretary , in remembrance of the lirst year ' s existence of the lodge . Bro . II . F . Bing , P . M ., Sec , returned thanks in a suitj }!> le manner , and " The Ollicers" having been given , the 1 yler s toast closed the proceedings .

Provincial Meetings.

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

CHISHLEHURST . Chislehurst Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —The 99 th meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Bull Hotel , on Satur"lay , the 25 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . John •Marshall , W . M . ; C . A . Dettmer , S . W .: Thos . Smith

, J * , - ; Edward J . Goodale , P . M ., Sec : W . J . A . Weaves , S . D . ; A . J . Perriam , | . D . ; George Proctor , : A J . Rawles , Tyler ; Chas . Prancis Ouicke , LP . M . ; Kichard Neville , P . M . ; Nathan RobinTon , Robert G . "oiiinson , Walter Herring , Geo . Whomes , J . Muir Smith , " •Morey , and J . E . Drinkwater . Visitors : Bros . VV . C . < "ann , 2 , 68 ; J . T . Baron , 2168 ; Thos . E . Scott , P . M . -to and 771 ; and Chas . E . Bradley , 17 C 0 .

« , „ 1 , , the lotl Ke had been opened and the minutes of tWj •Bt confirmed , Bio . William White , 1 3 21 , vvas II II ? " ? A 01 nir !« . member . In the absence of Bro . Win . I'rovf' * ir- * rcas *> n's notice of motion respecting the Goo I ID " ^ kodge dues was brought forward by Bro . 1 I > \ t ;^'" ' ^ '' , vas seconded by Bro . Ouicke , the ' lnY and adopted by thc lodge . The Secretary read to to tlw J er of sym P atliy written on behalf of the lodge wlioil w of their late esteemed Bro . Andrew Muir , was tl , they a " so dcc P ' y deplored . A sum of / . 5 5 s . a dpi . V ? from the benevolent Fund for the widow of ^ ceased Past Master of the lodge , whose case had

Provincial Meetings.

previously been brought to the notice of the Provincial Grand Lodge . A letter from Bro . John Roberts , P . M . 65 . vvas read , informing the brethren of the serious illness of Bro . VV . T . Brailey , F . M ,, P . A . G . P ., and upon the proposition of Bro . Nevill , P . M ., the Secretary was desired to write and express to Bro . Brailey the heartfelt sympathy of the brethren . Bro . Goodale , P . M ., Sec . then referred to the

shocking attack upon two young ladies of that locality vvhich occurred in the fall of last year , one of whom is the daughter of our esteemed Grand Registrar , Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C . As this was the first lodge meeting after the happy recovery had been announced , it vvas considered a fitting occasion to send a letter of congratulation to the Grand Registrar , vvho is so popular vvith all the members

of the Craft . This vvas cordially seconded by Bro . Quicke , and unanimously agreed to . Letters vvere received from Bros . Wm . Hollis , Treas ., and W . White , regretting their enforced absence . After receiving the hearty congratulaof the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren , after a pleasant ramble , which vvas much appreciated , owing to the glorious weather , returned to the

banqueting room at thc Bull Hotel , where Bro . George Whomes served up a very excellent cold collation , vvhich was done justice to by the brethren . Amongst the Masonic toasts , vvhich were cordially received , that of the ever-popular " Prov . Grand Master , R . VV , Bro . Earl Amherst , " vvas , as usual , received with much enthusiasm , as also vvas that of " W . Bro . James

Smith Eastes , D . P . G . M . " The toast of " The Masonic Charities " was responded to by Bro . C . Francis Quicke , LP . M ., vvho said that , as a small lodge , the efforts made had been very successful , and referred to the last occasion when he had gone up as Steward for the R . M . B . I ., and taken a list of £ So , whilst their esteemed Bro . William Hollis , P . M ., whose absence

he regretted , had , with his proverbial generosity , taken up a list of £ 60 on his own account , making a fair total of £ 140 from that little lodge . He pointed out that Masons might legitimately be proud of their grand Charities , and look back with pride to that Festival , at vvhich a sum of £ 70 , 000 had by great efforts been brought into the common fund .

Bro . R . Nevill , P . M ., in a few humorous remarks , proposed the toast of " The Chislehurst Lodge , " to which full " Kentish fire " vvas accorded , many of the brethren having a long distance to go were desirous of catching the 10 o ' clock train , so about nine o'clock , after the Tyler ' s toast had been duly honoured , a very happy meeting vvas brought to a close .

CROWLE . Isle of Axholme Lodge ( No . 14 S 2 ) . —The March meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Rooms , on Tuesday , the 2 . Sth ult ., when there vvere present Bros . R . N . Brunyee , VV . M . ; j . M . Behrendt , I . P . M . ; R . Wood , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . Constable , P . M ., Chap . ; T . Staniforth , P . P . G . P ., Charity Stwd . ; T . C . Horobin

P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Burtonsbaw , P . G . P . ; S . II . C . Ashlin , P . M . ; VV . Chamberlain , P . M ., D . C ; J . F . Watson , I . P ., Treas . ; C . Fox , S . VV . ; J . Faulkner , J . W . ; IL L . Burtonsbaw , P . P . G . O ., Org ., and S . D . ; J . Turner , Std . Br . ; W . Pickering , J . D . ; VV . VV . Scholey , LG . ; T . Wressle and J . Franks , Stwds ., * J . Batty , W . Hurst , and G . Naylor , Tyler . Visitor : Bro . VV . Martin , J . VV . 2259 . After the lodge had been opened , the LG . announced the

Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Sissons , P . G . D . England , and he vvas received in due form , vvith salutation . Mr . II . Hoe vvas next admitted and initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., being assisted in the ceremony by Bros . Behrendt , Constable , and Ashlin . The brethren afterwards adjourned to Bro . Cundall ' s

Assembly Room , where that brother provided a supper . Among the usual Masonic toasts was that of " The D . P . G . M ., " who , in response , made an eloquent and instructive speech , vvhich was listened to vvith marked attention . Altogether a very happy hour was spent in jovial chat and song .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Covent Garden Chapter ( No . 1 O 14 ) . —The regular convocation of this p rosperous and progressive chapter vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . VV ., on thc 23 rd instant , when there were present Comps . F . Kedge , M . E . Z . ; J . Coltart , I . P . Z . ; J . Skinner , H . ; G . R . Langley , acting as J ., in the unavoidable absence of Comp . W . Hancock , vvho is journeying to Constantinople ; CO . Burgess , Treas . ; S . Hewett , P . Z ., acting

as S . N . ; A . Bullen , acting as P . S . j J . Rowe , acting as ist A . S . ; J . D . Graham , _ -nd A . S . ; R . F . Potter , Janitor ; T . Peet , T . Blyth , W . M . Carter , W . J . Thrussell , acting as Organist ; G . C . Howard , and others . The minutes of . the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Ballots vvere then taken for Bros . George Charles Howard and John Cox , both of the Covent Garden Lodge , as exaltees into Royal Arch Masonry , which was

unanimous , and Bro . G . C . Howard being in attendance was informed of his unanimous election , and vvas accordingly exalted . Letters and telegrams were read from several companions regretting being unable to attend , amongst them Comps . Sherwood , G . IL Foan ( suffering from severe illness ) , J . Woodward , and others . On the motion of Comp . G . Reynolds , S . E ., it vvas resolved that a letter of condolence be forwarded to Comp . Moss , expressing the

sympathy of the Principals and companions in his bereavement by the death of his wife . The chapter was then closed , and thc companions adjourned to the ante-room for refreshment after labour , vvhich all the companions thoroughly enjoyed ; Comp . Thrussell assisting b y his musical talent . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was given by the LP . / .., and in responding the M . E . Z . thanked the companions for the kindness always shown to him , and for the support

he had received from the Principals and ollicers , not forgetting Comp . Geo . P . Langley . The S . H ., in returning thanks to the toast of "The Ofiicers , " said he was greatly pleased to see anioncst them that evening a very old and dear brother of the Covent Garden Lodge , viz ., Comp . G . C . Howard . The chapter was progressing quietly and nicely , and he was glad to hear that the companions had spent a pleasant evening . The Janitor ' s toast brought the proceedings to a happy termination .

Royal Arch.

Rose Chapter ( No . 1 G 22 ) . —The installation meeting of this nourishing South London chapter vvas held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Saturday , the 25 th ult . Present : Comps . F . Hilton , M . E . Z . ; H . G . Martin , H . ; Frank W . Williams , J . ; J . N . Kirby , Treas . ; J . Loader , S . K . ; G . Thompson , ISI A . S . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J . Hooper , F . VV . Pearce , A . J . Martin , E . H . Lewis , | . Bladon , C . G . Clarke , S . I- Derham , J . Schuller , T . R ,

Cass , L . T . Chabiit , VV . E . Jeffery , Wm . Dawson , Isaac Dunn , and E . A . Rice . The visitors vvere Comps . W . M . Stiles , P . Z . 19 ; G . H . Phillips , P . Z . 1 S 6 ; F . Wint , S . N . 101 ; VV . A . Scurrah , M . E . Z . 2271 ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; G . Mordey , M . E . Z . 1507 ; R . Millikin , M . E . Z . 253 ( I . C . ); C . H . Stone , S . E . 1901 ; J . VV . Dewsnap , P . Z . and M . E . Z . iSS ; A . Weston , 1572 ; and VV . W . Arter , 1572 . The minutes of the previous convocation vvere read and

confirmed , after which the installation of Principals vvas proceeded with , when Comp . H . G . Martin , H ., was most impressively installed into the chair of Z . by Comp . Hilton ;; Comp . F . VV . Williams was inducted into the chair of H . ; and the installation of Comp . J . Pullen , J ., vvas deferred to the next convocation , his chair being ably filled by Comp . Phillips . The M . E . Z . invested his ollicers as follows : Comps . J . Kirby , Treas . ; J . Loader , S . E . ; G .

Thompson , S . N . ; Wm . Dawson , P . S . ; Isaac Dunn , ist A . S . ; J . Hooper , 2 nd A . S . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; and J . Whiteman , Janitor . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read . The business of the convocation ended , the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , in her usual excellent style . The loyal and Royal Arch toasts vvere most cordially

given and received , as also that of " The Grand Officers . " In proposing the toast of " The M . E . Z ., " Comp . F . Hilton said he had the distinguished honour , that evening , of being the lirst P . Z . of Rose Chapter , and therefore it devolved upon him to present that toast , vvhich he did most heartily . The M . E . Z . vvas so well known in South London , both in the Craft and the Royal Arch , that his good qualities need not be further extolled . He waited

three or four years so that he could be initiated by him ( Comp . Hilton ) , and he also had the pleasure of exalting him into Royal Arch Masonry , and now had crowned his Masonic career by installing him as M . E . Z . Their friendship had extended over a period of nearly 30 years , and never had they been ill friends , and he was confident that that same good feeling would still exist between them . Thc chapter had been a great success , and under the able

guidance of their M . h . Z . it would go on still proving successful . The toast was drunk most enthusiastically . In reply , Comp . H . G . Martin , M . E . Z ., thanked all most heartily for so kind a reception , and especially Comp . Hilton for the flattering terms in which he had spoken of him . Hc would assure the companions that whatever he had attained in the Craft vvas wholly to be attributed to the

able assistance and guidance of their esteemed Comp . F . Hilton . He would endeavour to emulate him in all his excellent working . The chapter , vvhich had had a most unqualified success since its consecration , vvas second to none in that great City , and it would be his utmost endeavour that it should maintain its honourable position . He again heartily thanked the companions for bestowing that great honour on him , and especially would hc remark

the love and admiration that Comp . I ' . Hilton was held in by all the companions . The toast of "Comp . F . W . Williams , IL , and Comp . Phillips , J ., " was , in the absence of Comp . Pullen , given by the M . E . Z . In reply , Comp . Williams thanked thc companions mos heartily for such kindly expressions of feeling . Certainly his happiest moments vvere in the Rose Chapter , as among its members were friends of his own heart . The business

of the chairs had not been properly carried out by him , as his business entailed so much time , but it vvas always his aim to see they vvere well performed by some other excellent companion , so that the prestige of the chapter vvas well maintained . Comp . Phillips , ) ., also responded on behalf of Comp . Pullen . The toast of "The Visitors" vvas next given by thc

M . L . / .. I he companions of Rose Chapteralways welcomed their visitors most heartily , and were proud to see such an excellent array . In reply , Comp . Stiles thanked the companions for such a grand reception . He was present at the consecration , and vvas delighted to sec the work carried on in the same lines of their late esteemed Comp . Bumstead , thus ensuring the success of the chapter . In fact it vvas already assured

when the First Principal was Comp . R . Hilton , whose excellent working vvas known all over London . He had specially been pleased to witness the installation worked so admirably . Their M . E . / .., Comp . Martin , was also held in high esteem , and he could safely prophesy a good future for the chapter . He would take that opportunity of thanking all the companions of Rose Chapter and the brethren of the Rose Lodge , for their able support towards thc election of Grand

'Treasurer for 189 . 4 . The outlook was most encouraging , and he hoped all companions and brethren would continue their support . On behalf of thc visitors he mjat heartily thanked the companions . Comps . Scurrah and Grummant also replied , wishing the M . E . Z . a most prosperous year , which was well assured , as he had such an array of excellent workers . The M . li . Z . said the next toast was the most important

one » f the evening—thit of " Comp . Hilton , LP . / .., " to whom alone belonged the honour of such a prosperous chapter as the Rose . He vvas not possessed of words adequately to extol Comp . Hilton for his virtues and splendid character . He would content himself by presenting him with the valuable jewel voted him by the companions , and , in pinning it on his breast , wished him long life , health , and happiness to continue in the chapter for many , many

years . Comp . Hilton , in reply , said he must first return his most hearty thanks for that mark of appreciation and love . It was not for its intrinsic value , but on account of the good feeling always shownhim . Of all the honours that had been bestowed upon him that would not be the least . When

the Consecrating Ollicers gave instructions to him as the First Principal , he could say they had been carried out to the very letter . The Exaltees had been good men and true , and those any chapter would be proud ol . 1 lis only desire was that the splendid ritual of Koyal Arch Masonry should be disseminated among the companions as the instruction vvas given in the Rose Lodge . His utmost endeavour would