Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

W . M . 1094 ; J . Maddox , W . M . 823 ; R . Foote , P . P . G . Treas . ; f . C . Robinson , P . G . S . ; R . W . Gow , P . M . S 23 ; G . Willings , P . M . 667 ; H . Ellis , P . M . 721 ; J . Kelly , P . M . 1313 ; J . Hughes , P . M . 16 75 ; A . Bucknall , P . M . 667 ; and E . R . Latham , W . M . elect 594 . After the ceremony of initiation , Bro . William Jones , unanimously chosen to the position , was presented for

installation as W . M . by Bros . Pemberton and Gee , and the important ceremony was performed with much im-. pressiveness by Bro . S . L . Fraser , who thus effectively concluded a memorable year ' s occupancy of the chair . The following appointments and investitures were then made : Bros . S . L . Fraser , I . P . M . ; William Kohn , S . W . . I . J . Harley , T . W . ; Alexander Cotter , Treas . ; E . B ,

Ironside , Sec ; William Fish , P . M ., D . C ; J . H . Linaker , S . D . ; W . F . Pemberton , J . D . ; Edwin Berry , I . G . ; T , S . Tickle , T . Clarke , W . Cantle , and J . H . Ordish , Stwds . ; and Wm . Hudson , Org . A choice musical programme was given after dinner .

served by Bro . Casey , House Steward , the vocalists being Bros . Sweetman , Batty , Ironside , Nicholls , Camidge , and Humphreys , with Bro . Hudson as accompanist . In the course of the evening a valuable P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Fraser , I . P . M ., along with a valuable necklet for Mrs . Fraser .

HALLIFORD . —Thames Valley Lodge ( No . 14 60 ) . —Presentation to the Rev . Dr . P . H . E . Brette , P . G . D . —A meeting was held at the Ship Hotel , on the ist inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Showier , W . M . ; Horace Stewart , S . W . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treass . ; W . C . Crick , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Rev . H . Crawford , I . D . ; G . Henry Kenning , I . G . ; W . Baird , Tyler ; Col . las .

Peters , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W . ; Rev . Dr . E . Brette , P . M ., P . G . D ., P . P . G . Chap . ; J . Llewellyn Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; W . Sweetland , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; Chas . E . Wright , P . M . ; G . Whitaker , P . M . ; E . K . B . Denniss , and J . H . Davies . Visitors : Bros . C . J . Wade , P . M . 1 S 0 ; H . Webster , P . M . 231 ; W . Webster , P . M . 231 ; J . Hardy , 1395 ; and W . A . Tinney , P . M . 1319 . The lodge was opened , and Bro . Horace Frederick Stewart , W . M . elect , was impressively installed by Bro . L .

Jones , P . M . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested his officers , and presented Bro . H . Showier with the P . M . ' s gold jewel in recognition ot his able services to the lodge during the past 12 months . The W . M . then presented to Bro . Rev . Dr . Brette a handsome two-handled chased silver cup ( in the Queen Anne style ) , which was subscribed for unanimously by the brethren , as a token of ¦ the affectionate regard which they entertained for Bro . Rev .

Dr . Brette , and to mark their sense of the many important services he has rendered to the lodge during the 10 years in which he has acted as Treasurer—which office his health had now made it necessary for him to resign . The brethren then adjourned to the dining room , where a substantial repast had been prepared under the care of Mrs . Stone , and spent a most enjoyable evening on the banks of Old Father Thames .

_____ ______ LIVERPOOL . — Liverpool Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., when there was a large attendance of members and visitors . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Harry Round , W . M ., and he was loyally and officially

supported by Bros . Josef Cantor , C W . Sanderson , W . Savage , W . W . Sandbrook , J . Fineberg , J . S . Shrapnell , J . H . Light , A . Mein , Eaton Batty , Barry Stuart , Richard C . Pulford , A . E . Workman , James Heginbotham , and William H . Ball . The members were Bros . J . W . Leech , D . Kennedy Rutherford , D . Adamson , J . Cooper Bland , Thomas L . Duncan , Samuel King , G . Douglas Clarance ,

Edward Graham , James Farrell , John Holker , Peter F . Buck , Henry Perry , Wm . Calder , E . Baxter , T . J . Irvine , John E . Holmes , W . H . Hildyard , F . A . Clayton , R . Bolas , Albert Smith , T . Mawdesley , J . C Williams , Dan Kiernan , and Thomas Shaw . Included amongst the visitors were Bros . George Whewell , George Wild , James Clark , •W . Sweetman , J . F . Cottier , R . J . Clement , Harry Allen ,

Wm . Booth , John C . Robinson , E . A . G . Dow , W . J . Gilchrist , George Brebner , W . A . Napier , J . Archdeacon , John Stowell , W . Price , J . Wiatt , Thomas C Fargher , R . J . Lloyd , John W . Turcan , Thomas Bush , Peter Ball , Frederick Evans , W . Watburton , and John R . Bromley . The special business of the afternoon was the Third Degree , the members raised being Bros . Bland , Baxterand

, Holmes . At the conclusion of business the brethren adjourned for dinner , after which an excellent programme , largely musical , was provided by Bros . Batty , Heginbotham , Sweetman , Fargher , Barry Stuart , Savage , Kirkham , Cantor , and B . T . Shaw ( violin ) .

CHEPSTOW . —Striguil Lodge ( No . 2186 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Nelson-street , when Bro . A . Miller was duly installed asW . M ., the Installing Officer being Bro . G . Yockney , I . P . M . There were present a large company of distinguished brethren from other lodges . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers Bros . C . W . Whalley , S . W . ; C . J . Lindham , J . W .

Rev . Watkin Davies , Chap . ; A . Price , Treas . ; W . T . Garrett , Sec ; J . A . Miller , S . D . ; T . S . Davis , J . D . ; S . Callaghan , D . C ; J . F . Evans , I . G . ; A . E . Kingsford , Org . ; and F . Coombs , Tyler . After the installation ceremony about 50 of the brethren were present at a splendid banquet , provided in her usual first-class manner by Mrs . Garrett , of the Beaufort Arms Hotel , the W . M . presiding .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , on the 4 th inst . Present—Bros . Munday , W . M . ; Harvey , S . W . ; J . R . Harnell , J . W . ; Cobham , S . D . ; Cottebrune , P . G . P ., S . D . j G , Deaton , f . G . ; James Hemmings , Preceptor ; Richard J . Harnell , Sec ; and other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The First Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , Bro . R . J . Harnell , having offered himself as a candidate foi initiation , The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Harvey was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , Die lodge was closed until Tuesday evening , the 18 th inst . Brethren will please notice change jn place and day of meeting .

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ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Jn ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Park-street , Camden Town , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . S . Lichtenfeld , W . M . ; Strech , S . W . j Shutt , J . W . ; Mulvey , Preceptor ; H . Lichtenfeld , Sec ; Bartlett , S . D . ; H . Halliday , J . D . ; Harnell , sen ., T . G . ; Gittens , Harnell , jun ., Higgs , Casely , Ram , Rex , Rightan , and others .

The lodge was opened , and the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Rightan and Casely acting as candidates respectively . Both ceremonies , which were given with musical accompaniment , were rendered most impressive , Bro . Rex acting as Organist . Bro . Higgs was elected an honorary member , and Bro . Ram a joining member . Bro . Strech was elected W . M ., and , having appointed officers in rotation , the proceedings terminated .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . Hi ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . V . Shaw , W . M . ; A . E . Carter , S . W . ; J . R . Hill , J . W . ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . ; I . [ . Thomas , Sec . ; W . Chappie , S . D . ; L . H . Nerwich , J . D . ; F . A . Tagliaferro , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; R . Dillon , P . M . 1567 ; I . H . Taylor , Wehrle , and A . Pozatti . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conhrmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dillon candidate . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Taylor having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Taylor candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Carter was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 .. —A meeting was held on the 31 st ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ; I . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; W . J . Coplestone , S . D . j J . C . J . Walker , J . D . ; W . G . Coat , I . G . ; and J . D . Aslett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Walker being the candidate , the W . M . rendering the ancient charge in a very able manner . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , and the 4 th by the W . M . —under the direction of the Preceptor . The W . M . having risen , Bro . A . Williams was unanimously elected W . M . for the 14 th inst ., the next meeting being the W . M . and officers of the mother lodge ' s night . The lodge was then closed .

HVDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 )—A meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , VV . M . ; O . VV . Battley , S . W . ; E . Coleman , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; Major Ferris , S . D . ; N . Spyer , j . D . ; A . B . Northcroft , I . G . ; j . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 ; and H . Guntrip . Bro . W . J . Millington , 2246 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conhrmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Millington being candidate . The lodge was called off and on , Bro . Millington was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Battley was elected VV . M . for the 17 th instant—the officers to be in rotation . A vote o £ condolence with Bro . and Mrs . Smith on the lamentable death of . Mr . Millet was passed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . ; F . Buxton , S . W . ; G . H . Foan , J . W . ; VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; Wright Barringer , S . D . ; J . Rowe , J . D . ; J . Bullen , l . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Balchin , S . Moss , F . Jackson , W . Higgins , ( J . Mitchell , E . Nice , VV . Lincoln , C . Lambert , VV . Hancock , VV . Sage , A . Clark , and G .

H . Reynolds . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . Balchin having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . E . Nice , with the assistance of Bro . VV . Brindley , Preceptor , worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Mitchell offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The

lodge was opened in the becona Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : Bros . W . Balchin , 1604 , and W . B . Sage , 1014 . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . Buxton was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third

time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that a vote of condolence—the same to be entered on the minutes—be sent to Mrs . Rayner from the lodge of instruction , expressing the deep grief of the brethren at the sad news of the death of Bro . J . Rayner , a very old supporter of the lodge of instruction , and praying that T . G . A . O . T . U . would support her and her family in their affliction— seconded by Bro . F . Buxton , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Farringdon-street , E . G ., on Tuesday , the 4 th inst , Present : Bros . Fruen , VV . M . ; Vickers , P . M ., S . VV . ; VV . H . Vickers , J . W . ; Morgan , Treas . ; Stuart Barker , Sec . ; Bannister , S . D . ; VV . Bale , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; Baldwin , P . M .

Bowler , J . Boiding , E . M . Bessel , Linsey , C . Morrish , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . " The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Morrish being the candidate . The 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections were worked by the Preceptor . The lodge was then closed . EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . i 642 ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , \ V . Present : Bros . A . F . Scholding , W . M . ; C . J . Bye , S . W . ; J . Powell , J . VV . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ); W . J . Mason , Sec , ; W . R . Hatton , S . D . ; H . D . Smith , J . D . ; J . H . Taylor , I . G . ; F . Chandler , P . M . ; | . R . Allman , P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; G . Gardner , E . F . Ferris , I . C . Conway , M . I . R . Dundas , and D . Maurice .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the Second Degree . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . R . Allman . Bro , A . F . Scholding was presented and obligated as W . M . elect . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed , the addresses being given by Bro . J , R . Allman . The lodge was resumed to the Second and First Degrees Gardner answered the

respectively . Bro . questions leading to the Second Degree . The . lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . G , Gardner being candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . C . J . Bye was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that the Secretary be instructed to convey to Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , the heartfelt sympathy of the brethren with him in his present illness . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goluhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., W . M . ; F . Woodard , S . VV . ; L . Cox . J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); G . E . Higginson , S . D . ; f . Arnott , J . D . ; P . Bick , I . G . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; T . I . Head , H . Cotton , and F . West .

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The lodge was opened in due form . Bro . Austin offered himself as a candidate , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very perfect manner . Bro . Cotton offered himself as a candidate for raising , and beinjr found proficient , was entrusted . The lod ge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very clear and impressive manner . Bro . Higginson was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . T . [ obson , W . M . j J . Davies , S . W . ; c E . Everett , J . VV . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Crams ' Sec ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . D . ; P . Skar , J . D . ; Barth , I . G . ; and " othrrs .

The lodge was opened in the usual form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very creditable manner . Several Sec . tions were worked . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Jobson for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M . for the first time . Bro . Davies was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , on the 17 th inst ,, and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . ion ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the ist inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Dusterwald , VV . M . . W . Hillier , S . W . ; Aslett , J . VV . ; J . Brown , Sec . ; J . Davies ' S . D . j ; Wilcocks , J . D . j E . Fox , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; J . H . ' Wood , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; F . Craggs , and VV . VV . ' Williams . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a most admirable manner . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First . It was unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks be given , and recorded on the minutes , to the VV . M ., on his occupying the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . VV . Hillier was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed . LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Gattden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . A . Harvey , VV . M . ; J . Wright , S . VV . ; Ellson , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Russell , J . D . j Wells , l . G . j ' Cochrane , F . Hill , King , Langdon , Smith , Colman , Mitchell , Windsor , Winny , Beaven , Poole , Folkard , Donaldson , Stubbs , Coe , Dawson , and Weeks , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conhrmed . The and and 3 rd Sections o £ the Lecture were worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Beaven as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro , J . Wright was elected W . M . for the 17 th instant . Bro . Wright returned thinks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

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ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) .-This civic chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Sth ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . W . H . Clemow , I . P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ; W . E . Farrington , H . ; Farthing , J . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; Beningfield , P . S . ; Gaze , ist A . S . ; J . H . Dodson , P . Z . j R . Skelton , and Reinardt ,

acting Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The election of officers then took place , as follows : Comps . W . E . Farrington , Z . ; Farthing , H . ; T . A . Woodbridge , J . ; T . C Walls , S . E . ; F . Farrington , Treas . ; Beningfield , S . N . ; Gaze , P . S . ; C Moore , ist A . S . ; F . H . Clemow , 2 nd A . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor .

A Past Principal's jewel was voted to the outgoing M . E . Z . The chapter was then closed , and adjourned till the fourth Tuesday in June . The companions subsequently dined under the pleasant presidency of the l . P . Z . In the course of the evening Comp . W . H . Clemow was presented with a Past Principal ' s jewel ( manufactured by Comp . G . Kenning ) , by the S . E ., in the name of the chapter .

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ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held oil Wednesday , the 22 nd int ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Kingstreet , Hammersmith . Present ; Comps , James Sims , M . E . Z . J W . C . Williams , H . j J . Davies , J . ; H . Purdue , P . S . j and

F . Craggs , S . E . Tne chapter was declared open , and the ceremony rehearsed in a complete and careful manner . Comp . Davies was elected M . E . Z . ; Comp . Williams , H . j and Comp . Purdue , j ., for the next two convocations , and the chapter was adjourned until Wed . nesday , June 12 th , at S o ' clock p . m .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present : Comps . G . March , J . 733 , M . E . Z . ; VV . C . Williams , H . 733 , H . ; J . Davies , S . N . 733 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; W . H . Chalfont , S . N . 91 $ , S . N . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . ; and M . Spiegel , 834 . The chapter was declared openand the minutes of the last

, convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Chalfont being candidate . A letter was read from Comp . W . H . Dean , thanking the companions for their letter sympathising with him in his illness , and stating he hoped to be present at the next convocation . The officers were elected for the ensuing fortnight—Comp . J . Davies as M . E . Z . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting ot this chapter was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , There were present Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z . 127 $ , M . E . Z . ; G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . 160 , H . i Jacksnn , ) . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 127 ; , Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , I 275 i S . E . ; C ' . Woods , A . S . 127 ; , S . N . ; Wingham , P . S . ; Towers , 1275 , A . S . j Addington , M . E . Z . 1275 j Neeld , P . Z . 169 ; and Geo .

Powell , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 1185 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Conip . Addington personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the secono time , and Comp . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , on the first Friday in September . The M . E . Z . rose for the tlura time . The Preceptor answered several questions on points 0 ritual in his usual urbane and able manner . Other matters havinS the

been fully discussed , Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor , received heartiest congratulations of the whole of the members , on tn proposition of Comps . Neeld , P . Z ., C . Woods , and Wing ham , to the proud position into which he had brought the chapter by n . earnest work . The name of Comp . Stone , S . E ., was coupled « " ¦ j these congratulations . The companions heard with deep regret the serious illness of Comp . Cowley , P . Z . 1275 , one of the found " of this chapter , and unanimously passed a vote of sympathy w' j him in his sufferings , and expressed earnest wishes that he "J " ^ soon be fully restored to health , so that they might again have pleasure of his cheery presence among them . The chapter ^ then closed .