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Masonry must feel—that it brought him nearer and nearer to the Great Architect who ruled Ihe Universe . He hoped to renew his pleasant visit on a future occasion . Several other visiting companions replied , after which the toast of "The H . and J . " was given and heartily received . Comps . ShotterH . and Blasby , J . responded ,

express-, , , ing their thanks at the cordiality with which the to-ast had been received , and their determination to continue to exert their Lest endeavours for the good of the chapter . In proposing "The P . Z . ' s , " Comp . Dodd eulogised the excellent services rendered by Comps . Brooks , Treas ., and

expressed his regret , which he was sure was shared by all present , at the unavoidable absence of Comp . Everett . Comps . Green , P . Z ., and Brooks , P . Z ., having replied , and "The Officers" having received the usual honours , the Janitor's toast closed a very instructive and thoroughly enjoyable evening .

tendance of companions . Visitors : Comps . W . A . Scurrah , M . E . Z . 2048 ; E . J . Day , Org . 1329 ; G . L . Moore , J . 169 ; J . W . Cain , 1056 ; W . H . Wadham , 1642 ; and A . H . Scurrah , D . C . 2048 . The chapter vvas opened by the Principals , and the companions admitted , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . G . W . Price , 1681 , was

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . —A convocation ofjhis chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the ist instant . There were present Comps . ] . C . Smith , M . E . Z . ; G . W . Knight , H . ; H . Dickey , J . ; J . Furguson , P . Z . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . G . P . S . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; T . C . Edmonds , S . N . ; R . W . Fraser , P . S . ; Dimsdale , ist Asst . ; Mordey , 2 nd Asst . ; Emblin and Little , Stwds . ; and an excellent

atunanimously balloted for and exalted into R . A . M ., the ceremony being worked in an efficient manner by the M . E . Z . and his officers . A vote of sympathy was proposed by Comp . W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., S . E ., to Comp . J . Willing , and a letter to be written from the chapter sympathising with him in his recent illness , and hoping for his speedy recovery to health .

The chapter was then closed , and the M . E . Z . and companions banqueted together . The usual loyal toasts followed . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Furguson , P . Z ., who said the perfect rendering of the ritual by Comp . Smith vvas an excellent example for the companions to follow . The chapter had a reputation for

good working , and he was pleased to add that while such excellent M . E . Z . ' s came to the front it vvould still retain it . The M . E . Z ., in replying , remarked that he was only doing his duty . He had studied well , and hoped to leave the chapter as he found it , prosperous . He , proposed "The H . and ] ., " and said they were excellent officers , and did their work in a masterly manner . Both replied ,

thanking the M . E . Z . for his kind expressions , and the companions for the way the toast was received . He ( the M . E . Z . ) then proposed "The Health of the Exaltee . " Comp . Price said he thanked the M . E . Z . for exalting him into R . A . M ., and what he had seen of the ceremony he liked it , and hoped some day to be able to do the same as the M . E . Z .

"The Health of the Treasurer and Scribe E . and P . Z . ' s of the Chapter " was then g iven , and was received by the companions in an enthusiastic manner . Comps . Furguson and W . M . Styles replied . " The Visitors " came in for the next toast , and a hearty welcome having been accorded to each , Comp . W . A . Scurrah replied in his usual affable manner , leaving little

to be said by the remainder . Comp . Day kindly presided at the organ in the chapter , and pianoforte after the banquet . The toast of "The officers " was given and received in an enthusiastic manner by the companions . Some excellent singing was afforded by Comps . Fraser , Ruyicka , Curzons , Cain , Emblin , and Moore . The companions then separated , having spent a very enjoyable evening .

FARRINGDON-WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —This representative chapter met forthe dispatch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 27 th ult . Among those present were Comps . J . Strugnell , M . E . Z . ; J . Young , H . , * J . Lester , J . ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas . ; P . Simpson , S . N . ; R . Webber , P . S . ; Herbert , ist A . S . ;

N . Prower , M . A ., 2 nd A . S . ; Dr . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org . ( Hon . Member ); and others . Comps . C . F . Hogard , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br . ; and F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . Z ., were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Dorling , 7145 , and it proved to be unanimous , but from

unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . Apologies for non-attendance having been read , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to a well served banquet . The customary toasts followed . Comp . C . F . Hogard

replied in fluent terms on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Comp . F . W . Driver made a neat speech in response to the toast of "The Visitors . " The proceedings were enlivened by the admirable pianoforte selections of Comp . Dr . Lott , and the vocalism of Comps . Young , Herbert , Lardner , and Prower .

SUNDERLAND . —Chapter of Strict Benevolence ( No . 97 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Comps . J . G . Kirt' . ey , Z . ; j . R . Pattison , H ., and T . Sharp , J ., were the presiding principals , and were supported by Comps . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., G . Superintendent ; B . Levy , P . P . G . H . ; R . Hudson ,

P . G . S . B . England , P . G . S . E . ; T . Coulson , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Sedcole , J . 1119 ; T . Henderson , P . Z . 94 ; T . I . Clay , P . G . D . of C ; Wm . Liddell , P . P . G . J . ; M . Douglass ' P . P . G . R ., * and others . The installation of the principals for the ensuing year took place as follows : Comps . Jos . Robson Pattison , Z . ; Taylorson Sharp , H . ; R . Singleton ,

J . Walter Beattie , 5 . N . ; C . M . Wake , S . E . ; W . Liddell , P . Z ., Treas . ; R , Shadforth , P . S . ; A . Gray and D . G . Smith , A . Sojs . ; T . M . Watson , P . Z ., D . of C . ; George Porteous , P . Z ., Org . The installation ceremony was splendidly performed by Comp . B . Levy . The usual sums were voted to the local Charities ,

LEEDS . —Excelsior Chapter ( No . 1042 ) . —The annual meeting for the installation of Principals and investiture of officers took place on Thursday evening , the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street . The occasion was one of more than usual interest . Our veteran and eminent

E . Companion , the Rev . Dr . Smyth , G . Chap . Eng ., and 1 st Asst . G . S ., had occupied the chair of Z . from the period of the foundation of the chapter , two years ago , and upon him devolved the pleasing duty and privilege of installing the Principals . He was supported by Comps . T . Tyers , H . ; W . Tyers , J . ; W . Watson , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . ; R . Thompson , P . Z ., P . G . S . B . ; Craig , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; Hill , P . Z . ;

Yates , Z . ; and Flockton , J ., of 304 ; Bingham , Cowborough , Sutton , Thorp , Mays , Crosby , P . S . ; W . Carter , W . M . 1042 ; J . Rickards , S . E . 304 ; YVatson , acting as D . C . ; and others . The usual business having been transacted , the companions below the rank of Principal were marshalled , and passed round the room saluting their retiring Z . for the

last time . A conclave of installed Principals vvas then opened , and our illustrious companion proceeded to install Comp . T . Tyers into the chair of Z ., and subsequently , in due order , Comp . W . Tyers , as H ., and Comp . Crosby , J . There were several companions present who had witnessed the vvoi king of ceremonies on former occasions by the Installing Officer , but there vvas but one opinion during the

evening-that the worthy and distinguished companion , Dr . Smyth , excelled himself , and gave one of the most touchingly beautiful and impressive exemplifications of Royal Arch ritual ever displayed . The following companions were then invested : Comps . Carter , S . E . ; Mays , as S . N . ( pro tem . ); Bingham , P . S . ; Cowbrough , Treas . ; and Barraud , Janitor . Before closing the chapter a pleasing surprise

vvas sprung upon the outgoing ' / .., Comp . Dr . Smyth . Comp . Tyers , Z ., addressing the companions , said they were aware how highly the chapter was indebted to Comp . Dr . Smyth for his services as Z . for the past two yeais . During that period he had been the chief support of the chapter . He had done all in his power to maintain the efficiency of the working , and in every possible way he had

been to the fore in furthering the prosperity of Royal Arch Masonry , and in promoting the harmony and good feeling amongst the companions by setting an example of seltsacririce , self-abnegation , and urbanity to the humblest of them . Long might the Grand Architect of the Universe

prosper his handiwork , and spare him to adorn the Craft he loved so well . He had great pleasure in asking their distinguished companion to accept of the accompanying testimonial of admiration and esteem from the chapter . This vvas a beautifully illuminated and framed address as follows :

" At a Regular Convocation of the Excelsior Chapter of Royal Arch Masonry , No . 1042 , held at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds , on the 26 th day of January , 1 S 88 , it was resolved unanimously , and with acclamation , that the members desire to record their grateful thanks to Companion the Reverend Thomas Cartwright Smyth , D . D ., LL . D . ( ist Assistant Sojourner in the Supreme

Grand Chapter of England , their most Excellent First Principal ) , for his able and zealous services during the two successive years in which he has occupied that position , dating from the formation of the chapter , and to express the gratification which they feel at having had as their first

appointed Z . one so eminent in Masonic rank and attainments , and so capable in the performance of every Masonic duty devolving on him officially , or vvhich he has at any time been called upon to undertake . ( Signed ) Thomas Tyers , H . ; W . M . Tyers , J . ; Wm . Flockton , S . E . ; J . Basil Mays , S . N . ; Ed . Crosby , P . S .: and Wm . Bingham , Past P . S . "

With evident feelings of deep emotion Comp , Dr . Smyth thanked the companions for that unexpected indication of goodwill towards him . They had already conferred upon him the greatest honour which lay in the power of a chapter to bestow upon any companion by nominating him as their first Z ., and subsequently electing him to that position for a second year . He could look back upon his 45 years of

Masonic career and recall many dear and may be far distant scenes of earlier labour in the Craft , but memory could never conjure up reminiscences more charming and delightful than those associated with his two years presidency of the chapter . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for their affectionate and fraternal support , and assured them that to the latest moment of his life he

vvould cherish their testimonial as one of the greatest of his earthly treasures . The exordium having been delivered by Comp . Craig , P . Z . 304 , the business terminated , the companions adjourning to the banquet hall , where they were entertained by the M . E . Z ., Comp . T . Tyers . Comp . Dr . Smyth responded to the toast of "The Grand

Chapter , " and subsequently to that of "The Installing Principal , " both of which had been enthusiastically received by the companions . In proposing the toast of " The M . E . Z and the other Principals , "hepassedhigh encomiums upon the zeal and truly Masonic feeling their newly-installed first Principal and his colleagues had displayed , and

drew a happy augury therefrom for the future . The Principals having responded , several other toasts followed , and were duly honoured , when the evening's proceedings finally closed with mutual expressions of goodwill and sanguine anticipations of a prosperous future for the chapter .

WARRINGTON . —Gilbert Greenall Chapter ( No . 1250 ) . —The seventh anniversary of , this prosperous chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., when the members mustered in strong force , There were also several visitors present from the Villas Ashmole Chapter , No . 148 , including the M . E . Z .,

Comp . Skinner . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . P . G . Std . B ., and P . Z . of 14 S and 1250 , proceeded to exalt Bro . Shackleton to the Degree of a Royal Arch Mason , the ceremony being performed to the entire satisfaction of all present ; after which he undertook the duties of installing the three Principals , viz ., Comps . W . H . | . Jenkins , M . E . Z . ; W .

Bolton , H . ; and R . Heaton , J ., in accordance with the usual rites and ceremonies of the Order , which was done in his usual efficient and impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers : Comps . W . Tavlor , I . P . Z . ; A . G . Webster , S . E . ; J . S . Patten , S . N . ; J . Baird , P . S . ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., & c , Treas . ; and T . Domville , Janitor . Afterwards , on behalf of the chapter , he presented the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . Tavlor , with a

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very handsome P . Z . ' s jewel , in recognition of his nasf services , which was acknowledged by the recipient in feci ing and suitable terms . The jewel vvas manufactured bC Comp . George Kenning . y The business of the chapter being concluded , the coin panions adjourned to a banquet , under the oresidenrv Ac

the M . E . Z ., Comp . VV . H . J . Jenkins . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to , interspersed with various songs by several of the companions , which were rendered in a superior manner , the members afterwards separatinnin perfect harmony . **"

OLD ELVET . —Norman Chapter ( No . 1334 * 1 —A convocation of this chapter was held on the 28 th ult in the Masonic Hall , for the purpose of installing the Three Principals for the ensuing year . In the absence of Comp . W . H . Turner , Comp . Hillier assumed the First Principal ' s chair . Comp . Whitehead was installed in the

Second Chair by Comp . William Coxon . Comp . Dr L Booth was installed in the Third Chair bv Comp . R . Hudson . Amongst the companions present were Comps . R . Hudson ' P . G . St . Br . England ; H . ] . Turnbull , P . P . G . I . •VV Coxon , P . P . G . J . ; VV . Grey , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; John Mitchinson , P . P . G . H . ; S . FennyP . P . G . S . B . ; R W

, Halfnight , and others . The following were appointed as the officers : Comps . James Chambers , S . N . ; Geo S Shaw , S . E . ; J . Willan , Treas . ; Geo . Rutherford , PS R . Hauxwell , First A . S . ; Thomas Farthing , Second A . s ! and S . Grant , Janitor . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the banqueting hall .

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INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . SooJ .-A convocation was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comas ' M . Speigel , S 34 , M . E . Z . ; E . Child , P . Z . 338 , H . ; G . March ,,,- J . ; J . T . Mickelburg , Z . S 34 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , H . 8 no , ist AS S 62 , S . E . ; VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , S . N .- W H . Chalfont , P . S . , P . S . ; J . J . Cantle , 1 S 0 , ist A . S . ; U . K . Watts , Z . ur-6 ; VV . C . Williams , P . S . 733 ; I . Smith , 2 nd A . S 6 Cochrane

S 90 ; . , 3 ; and W . li . Jameson , 176 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Williams being candidate . Communications were read from Comps . Capt . A . Nicols and J . Davies regretting their inability to be present . A vote of thanks to Comp . March to be recorded on the minutes , was unanimously passed for the ' able manner in which he had rehearsed the duties of 1 hird Principal for the lirst time . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed . *

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HUDDERSFIELD . —Truth Lodge ( No . 137 ) . —The regular meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliamstreet , on Friday , the 24 th ult . Bro . John Barker , G . I . of W ., W . M ., presided , assisted by Bros . J . Gill , S . W . ; J . W . Turner , J . W . ; Fletcher , M . O . ; Pike , S . O . ; Horstall , P . M ., as J . O . ; Marshall , Treas . ; Williamson , Sec . ; Nicholson , S . D . ; Shaw , I . G . ; and

others . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . W . E . Smithies , P . M . 1231 , and proved unanimous in his favour . Bros . J . T . Kaye and Smithies , being in attendance , were both advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . by the VV . M ., who also gave the lecture in explanation of the Degree . There being no other business , the lodge vvas closed .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —lhe regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , on Monday , the 5 th inst . TheW . M ., Bro . VV . F . Carmon , presided , and vvas supported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . John Page , I . P . M . ; C . B . Ford , P . M ., W . M . Northumberland and Berwick-on-Tvveed Lodge ( l . i . ); John Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; M . H . Dodd , W . M . 124 ; J . T . Harrison , S . W . ;

Robt . Whitfield , J . W . ; Wm . Brown , M . O . ; R . Wilson , as S . O . ; R . W . Clyne , J . O . ; VV . Richardson , Sec ; A . Simpson , S . D . ; J . A . Armstrong , J . D . ; T . Short , as I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; and others . The ballot was taken respectively tor Bros . R . C . Tate , 48 , and A . Dodds , 48 , and both candidates being in attendance were duly advanced as M . M . M . The ceremony was done impressively by the W . M . Other formal business having been finished , the proceedings terminated as usual .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —Wouldhave Lodge ( No . 362 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall on the 28 th ult . Bro . T . Coulson , P . J . G . O ., W . M ., presided , and was supported by Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . Y . Strachan , and the following officers of Prov . Grand Lodge : Bros . Addison

Potter , P . G . O ., P . S . G . W . ; John Strachan , Past G . D ., P . P . J . G . O . ; John Bell , P . G . T . ; John Page , P . G . S . B . ; W . F . Carmon , P . P . G . Stwd . ; and M . H . Dodds , P . G . I , of W . The W . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Davidson , was presented for installation by Bro . T . G . Mabane , P . P . J . G . O ., and the ceremony of installation was performed bv Bro . Jno . Wood ,

A . G . D . of C . Eng . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards appointed the following as the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Coulson , I . P . M . ; M . J . Wheatley , S . W . ; JHeppell , J . W . ; C . F . Sutcliffe , M . O . ; T . D . Marshall , S . O . ; Ed . Brown , J . O . ; J . H . Penny , Treas . ;_ «• Purvis , Senior Reer . of Marks : T . Watt Henderson , bee .

W . E . Moffett , S . D . ; T . M . Hall , J . D . ; G . W . Mitcheu , I . G . ; Thos . Southron and R . B . Weir , Stwds . ; and i-Potter , Tyler . The lodge was subsequently closed . The annual dinner was afterwards held in the banqueting room , provided by Mrs . Potter , and presided over by ow . W . Davidson , W . M .

The ladies who have subscribed to p « se"t the Princess of Wales with a memento of her Silver Wedd '" £ will be invited to attend at Marlborough House to-mot ™ ( Saturday ) , when the present , which consists of ** S cent tiara of diamonds , will be formally handed to Royal Highness . On Monday next there will be a flan in honour of the event , and the invitations have au . been issued by the Comptroller of the Prince's W » sem