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carried out the duties of the first chair better . The clear enunciation , the pleasing voice , and the dignified bearing of Comp . Heming were powerful , personal advantages , and gave additional impressiveness to his rendering of the beautiful ritual of the Royal Arch . In conclusion , he could honestly say that their First Principal was held in the highest esteem by every member of the chapter , and would carry with him on his retirement from the chair every good wish

for his future health and happiness . The toast having been most warmly received , the M . E . Z . briefly replied . In responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " Comp . Shirley , after briefly touching upon the antiquity of the chapter , passed a high compliment upon the general excellence of the working he had witnessed that evening . The

LP . Z . had spoken by no means in too flattering terms of their First Principal . As an admirer and student of the Royal Arch Degree , he , the speaker , was prepared to say that he had never heard the ritual better delivered . The working of the Second and Third Principals , and the S . N .

and P . S . also left nothing to be desired . In conclusion , be expressed his great acknowledgments to Comp . Lardner for giving him an opportunity of visiting so distinguished and excellent a chapter . A few other toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated .

Islington Chapter ( No . 1471 ) . —The installation meeting of this successful chapter was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult , when there was an unusually large number of companions present . There was a heavy programme of work , which was ably carried out by Comp . W . Shurmur , who had been re-elected to the position of M . E . Z ., and who proved the

wisdom of the members choice by exalting no less than 11 brethren into R . A . Masonry in a masterly manner . Present : Comps . W . Shurmur , M . E . Z . ; C . G . Sparrow , P . Z ., acting H . ; Hy . Cox , P . Z ., acting J . ; VV . N . Scarlett , S . E . ; R . Loomes , S . N . ; W . E . Sutton , P . S . ; J . L : Mather , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . ; Jas . Terry , P . Z ., P . G . S . B . ; Geo . Cook , P . Z . ; D . P . Holness , P . Z . ; W . S . Whitaker , P . Z . ; W . D . Church , Jas . Bunker , D . Campbell , Jas .

Speller , Caleb Stanger , H . Poston , H . P . Kimbell , VV . H . Caton , N . Fortescue , H . G . Guy Elliott , E . A . Beer , W . W . Futcher , J . H . Thompson , VV . G . London , T . Scoresby Jackson , R . G . Horton , and J . M . Hanks , jun . Visitors Comps . C . F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; T . C Edmonds . S . N . 1517 ; Geo . Graveley , P . Z . 554 ; J . F . Haskins , Org . ; W . Land , P . Z . 25 ; A . Ritchie , 173 ;

Jno . Barnett , jun ., 59 ; F . Steel ; Jno . Osborn , 1602 ; F . J . Smith , 25 ; Courtenay Warner , 210 S ; J . H . Glare , S . N . 1365 ; R . J . Bromhead , 1365 ; A . Botibol , iSS ; W . Cook , P . Z . 22 ; J . H . Cain , A . S . 179 ; and W . W . Lee , 1524 . The convocation being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Comp . Shurmur having been re-elected as the

M . E . Z ., and Comp . Lister , H . elect , being unavoidably absent , there was but one installation to be performed , viz ., that of Comp . J . M . Scarlett , as J ., which was ably carried out by Comp . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B . The other officers invested were Comps S . Napper , S . E . ; R . Loomes , S . N . ; VV . E . Sutton , P . S . ; VV . T . Tyrrell , ist Asst . Soj . ; VV . D . Church , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . I . Briginshaw , D . C . ; andT .

S . Jackson and VV . VV . Futcher , Stewards . Bros . W . H . Caton , W . M . 136 5 ; H . Guy Elliott , 749 ; H . P . Kimbell , 1364 ; Caleb Stanger , W . M . 12 ; H . Poston , 19 ; E . A . Beer , 1471 ; N . Fortescue , 2256 ; J . Hanks , 2256 ; and three others having been duly balloted for , were impressively exalted into R . A . Masonry . The M . E . Z . was nominated as Steward forthe R . M . B . L , and the sum of 10 guineas was

voted to his list . Two resignations were accepted with regret , and the convocation was closed . An excellent banquet was then enjoyed , and the usual toasts were subsequently given . Comp . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said the importance of the toast could not be under-valued , because it was of so comprehensive a nature .

He was especially grateful for the manner in which his name had been associated , and the exceedingly complimentary manner in which it had been received . He would leave to Comp . Hogard to speak of the two distinguished Grand Officers , to whom the M . E . Z . had made specific allusion . From the experience he had had of that chapter on more than one occasion , he had been a

welcome guest . That night he found himself specially so , and nothing had given him greater pleasure than to be present at an important portion of the ceremonial , to which he listened with rapt attention , it being delivered so ably . From the exceedingly large number admitted , and from the mode of its working , the chapter had secured a reputation second to none . Although not perfect in the ritual himself ,

he was thoroughly able to appreciate skill and ability in others , and if merit was to be rewarded , if perseverance was to be recognised , then he would humbly submit that the ranks of the Supreme Grand Chapter should be largely recruited from the members of the Islington Chapter . He returned his sincere thanks , and expressed the hope that on a future date he would be enabled to again visit them .

Comp . C . I ' . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C , also responded . Comp . W . S . Whitaker , P . Z ., said he was quite sure he had but to pronounce the name of the M . E . Z . to ensure it meeting with a warm reception . The companions , a short time ago , proved in the most unmistakable manner their confidence in Comp . W . Shurmur by electing him for the second time to the chair of M . E . Z . The M . E . Z . had

commenced his second year in a manner plain to all , and would fulfil his duties to the pleasure and satisfaction of all the members . They had also voted him a jewel , which every P . Z . had richly earned , and there was no Principal of their chapter who had earned it better than Comp . Shurmur . It afforded him ( Comp . Whitaker ) sincere pleasure to pin that jewel on his breast

and know he would wear it with honour and pleasure . Comp . W . Shurmur , M . E . Z ., thanked Comp . VVhitaker , P . Z ., for the kind and felicitous and far too flattering way in which he had proposed the toast of his health . He also thanked the companions most cordially forthe hearty reception given to that toast . He could not adequately express his gratitude to them for having again elected him as First

Principal , and would honestly endeavour to prove his appreciation of the very high compliment paid him by promoting the happiness and prosperity of the chapter to the utmost of his power . As to the further mark- of their favour , the jewel , he should always esteem it as one of the most valuable of his possessions , and he earnestly hoped he might be blessed with long life to wear it among the P . Z . 's .

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The M . E . Z . then gave "The Second and Third Principals , " and thanked Comp . Sparrow , P . Z ., forthe admirable manner in which he had acted as H . He had told Comp . Scarlett , J ., privately how surprised he had been at the way in which the historical lecture had been rendered , and the companions must all have been pleased . Comps . Sparrow , P . Z ., acting H ., and Scarlett , J .,

returned thanks . "The P . Z . 's" was the next toast given by the M . E . Z ., who said he had been personally deeply impressed by the manner in which they discharged their duties , and he determined , if ever it was his fortune to reach the chair , to endeavour to imitate their very good example . He included with the toast " The Installing Officer , Comp . Jas . Terry . " Comps . Whitaker , P . Z ., and J . L . Mather , P . Z ., P . A . G .

D . C , having replied , Comp . Jas . Terry , P . Z ., P . G . S . B ., returned thanks . He said he had installed many Principals in that chapter , and was pleased to have the privilege of installing Comp . Scarlett as J . that evening , because he knew full well that that companion was born for the position . As one of the founders—and there were but four left—he felt a

deep interest in the chapter . When he was the First Principal he thought it an honour to exalt eight brethren during his year , but the M . E . Z . had that night exalted 11 , and brought together a larger gathering of R A . Masons than the oldest companion had seen on a chapter meeting . He ventured to think that the step taken three months ago was a right one . They saw that evening the good results of that step , and he

had not the slightest doubt that before the M . E . Z . 's year of office was out they would have cause to rejoice that for the first time in their chapter the First Principal was filling thc chair for the second time . The P . Z . ' s had but one desire , whatever their position and ability—to do their best for the chapter , and to render help and assistance to those filling the principal chairs . He wished the M . E . Z . a most happy and prosperous year of office , and if anything could be done

by the P . Z . 's they would most readily come forward . Comp . Holness , P . Z ., also responded . " The Exaltees , " "The Visitors , " and other toasts were duly given , and the Janitor ' s toast concluded a very successful , pleasant , and instructive gathering . Comp . Dr . Haskins conducted the musical arrangements , which were of an excellent character . He was ably supported by Messrs . Bartlett and Church , jun .

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

STONEHOUSE . Brunswick Chapter ( No . 159 ) . —The annua ! convocation of the above chapter was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hobart-street , when the Principals elect—Comps . W . H . Williams , Z . ; N . Radmore , H . ; and C . Marshall , J . —were installed , Comps . J . R . Lord , 70 , P . P . G . T . ; VV . Allsford , 202 , P . G . P . S . ; and J . Gidley ,

2025 , being the Installing Officers . The Board of Installed Principals also included Comps . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., 1 S 9 , P . P . G . P . S ., and P . P . G . J . ; S . Jew , 105 , P . P . G . T . ; J . R . Lord , 70 , P . P . G . T . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . R . ; R . Lavers , 202 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C A . Nicholson , H . Mortimore , T . Geach , R . Pike , 230 ; and F . R . Goodyear , 223 . Tlie officers invested were Comps . T .

Geach , I . P . Z . ; F . J . Price , S . E . ; J . E . Davis , S . N . ; C . A . Nicholson , Treas . ; T . Stoner , P . S . ; C . H . Sellick , 1 st A . S . ; J . T . Rooke , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Harvey , D . C ; Kcast , Org . ; J . Endacott and E . Dawe , Stewards ; and J . Bartlett , Janitor .

In the evening the members and visitors dined together at Bro . Routly ' s , Farley Hotel . The newly-installed Principals presided . A capital after entertainment was provided by Comps . J . Harvey , Dawe , Keast , Endacott , Goodyear , Lemon , Powell , Worledge , and others .

WESTON-SUPER-MARE . Inkerman Chapter ( No . 1222 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 2 Sth ult ., when Comps . VV . H . VVooler was installed as M . E . Z . ; G . E . Alford as H . ; and G . H . Perrett as J . The ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Comp . Col . Long , P . G . H . The following companions were invested with the collars ot

office : Comps . H . B . ffarington , S . E . ; T . Cogle , S . N . ; W . M . Forty , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . E . Perrett , P . Z ., D . C ; S . Sellick , P . S . ; F . Blackmore , ist A . S . ; H . Butt , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . James , Janitor ( pro tem . ) The visiting companions were Comps . Colonel Long , P . G . H . ; P . S . Warne , P . G . S . E . Kent ; F . Glover , Z . 41 ; J . Knight , H . 41 ; G . II . Bartlett , J . 41 ; E . F . Wade , Z . 41 ; Barnes , 397 ; and VV . C . Thomas , 2025 .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Metropolitan Meetings , Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 211 ) — This suburban lodge met at Ladbroke Hall , Netting Hill , on the 31 st ult . Among those present were Bros . Skinner , P . M ., acting VV . M . ( in the absence , through illness , of Bro . J . N . Frye ); F . C . Frye , L . C C , S . VV . ; S . Parkhouse , J . VV . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Monson ,

S . D . ; Dr . Pocock , J . D . ; Wadham , I . G . ; Rickwood , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . C . Frye , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M ., Bro . John Mason , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Schofield , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the VV . M . Upon the motion of the Secretary , Bro . J . N . Frve was unanimously elected to

represent the lodge as Steward at the Mark Benevolent Festival in 1 S 90 . The lodge then passed a resolution expressive of its sympathy to the W . M ., and trusting that his health would speedily be restored . Bros . J . N . Frye , W . M . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; VV . H . Goodall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . S . Harris , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . _ ; Dr . Kiallmark ; Huish , S . O . ; French , J . O . ; D . P . Cama . ( Hon . Member . ); and others , sent communications regretting their inability to attend . The resignations

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of Bros . Smout , M . O ., and C . Stevens , Org ., were received with regret . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-The acting W . M . presided ably and genially , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

GATESHEAD . ; Lodge Of Industry ( No . 293 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th instant , when there was an excellent attendance of brethren and a full programme of work . The VV . M ., Bro Robt . Whitfield , presided , and was supported by Bros . John Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . F . Carmon , I . P . M . ; C . B

bord , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M . ; VVm . Brown , S . W - R . VV . Klyne , J . W . ; R . Wilson , M . O . ; J . A . Armstrong R . of M ., as S . O . ; Alf . Simpson , J . O . ; T . R . Short ' Sec ; T . R . Jobson , S . D . ; A . Dodds , J . D . ; R . fj ' Tate , I . G . j R . Terry , Org . j J . A . Black and C . l \ \ Lardler , Stewardsj and Joshua Curry , Tyler . Amonij j those Dodd

present were Bros . M . H . , P . M . ; John Usher i P . M . ; Jas . Shaw , R . W . Dees , and F . Schnitger . ' j The ballot having proved successful for the candi- j dates on the circular , Bros . Chas . A . Joel , VVm . J , J obson , Edwin Perry , and Henry Thomas , they were dul yad . vanced tothe Degree of M . M . by the VV . M ., who explained the working tools and gave the charge incidental to the

ceremony . The annual nominations followed , and the proceeding closed , after an arduous but pleasant evening ' s work . There was a good muster at the refreshment board , and ; the usual good entertainment was enjoyed by the brethren < present . j

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Lodge and Chapters of Instruction .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — The usual i weekly meeting was held at the Mona Hotel , Henrietta- ; street , Covent Garden , W . C , on Tuesday , the 2 gth ult ., ¦' when there were present Bros . Price , VV . M . ; R . Kirk , ] S . W . ; G . F . Potter , J . W . ; J . Greenway , acting Pre- ] ceptor ; G . F . Swan , Sec ; H . Esling , Treas ., S . D . ; j

Beeson , J . D . ; White , I . G . j Hunter , D . C ; F . M . 1 Noakes , Welsford , Marshall , Bailey , Grimes , Aiogford , Patrickson , and Fendick . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the Jast meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Noakes ; having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the ¦

VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was then opened i in the Second Degree . The W . M . then vacated the chair j in favour of Bro . G . F . Swan , who rehearsed the ceremony j of installation , Bro . Price being presented as VV . M . elect . ; The ceremony of investing the officers was performed hy j Bro . White . On rising for the second time , it was proposed , 1

seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . R . Kirk , S . VV ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . elect made a suitable reply . On rising for the third time , j Bro . J . Greenway said that as the lodge had unanimously elected him Preceptor , and had agreed [ to the conditions stipulated , he had very great pleasure in accepting tlie ;

position , commencing from the 5 th inst . It was then pro- : posed by Bro . Esling , seconded by Bro . Fendick , and : carried unanimously , that Bro . J . Greenway be an honorary : member of the lodge , on the announcement of which he made a suitable reply . It was announced that the Fifteen

Sections would be worked on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., the Preceptor acting as Section Master . It was proposed and carried unanimously that a letter be sent Io Bro . W . Brindley , the late Preceptor , thanking him for his services , and sympathising with him in his illness . There being no further business , the lod < re was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly ' meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . C . M . Coxon , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . VV . ; R- ' -: Loomes , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Duncan , - S . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; E . L Harrison , D . C . Ritchie , '

C . G . Gray , K M . Sutter , and Colingridge . | The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of ; the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony ; of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate' - Bro . Coxon vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hancock ) when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . B' ° ; : Duncan answered the questions leading to the Third i

Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in t | ic ; Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearse " ) > Bro . Duncan candidate . The traditional history was g iven by Bro . Hancock with telling effect . The lodge was closed ; in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Colingridge was ,

elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Wolter was electc" - . W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers m : rotation . It was announced that Bro . T . C Berg , l / 1 ' !'' " \ would rehearse the installation ceremony on the iyth " *'*¦ ' . and it is hoped there will be a good of the brethren on t '' " ; occasion . Nothing further offering , the lodge was

closed-COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) . -The } ff weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S ^™ I on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., when there was a very . I <' = gathering of members and visitors to hear the J '» te , Sections worked . Amongst those present were Bros- J- Greenway , VV . M . ; J . Hemming , S . W . ; Dr . Poivdrc , j l . W .: VV . Rrindlpv . P ™ -. » - > w . P . |}„ , mr . Ms . Sec . a » "I

, Treas . ; W . Cleghorn , S . D . ; E . 1 . D . Bromley , )¦}]'' j R . Kirk , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler j F . M . Noa ^ ' ) G . Stacey , H . Luff ,-T . Goldfinch , Andrew Miller , 1- . V j Seary , J . Faulkner , G . Griffiths , W . Williams , E . J- £ J Bromley , VV . Groves , J . R . Hughes , VV . Fowles , G- 1 - ^ man , J . Lawrence , G . H . Foan , C . VV . Austin , >;•1

Hosegood , R . Clare , S . C Fort , J . S . < ater , G . J- C 0 " V j H . J . Pellatt , F . VV . Buxton , E . D . F . Ky , er- - , " m , 1 Morgan , J . D . Graham , F . Kedge , T . Bull , VV . L" * " ' W . Ham , A . Cogliati , J . W . Ray , C . Tayler , h- * f ' l ' . c T . Marsden , J ) . VV . Tough , J . Lewis , J- K ° " ' . e- r \> . C Berry , VV . J . Burgess , A . Smith , J . VV . Bale * > " > Jc' ¦ , i Bellerby , VV . Browne Kidder , C . F . Luckhurst , A- sew _ . ,