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METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) - The installation meeting - of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the ist inst ., when there were present Comps . J . E . Smith , M E . Z . ; G . W . Knight , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; H . Dickey , 1 , H . elect ; T . 0 . Edmonds , S . N ., J . elect ; 1 . Willing , P Z .. Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; R . W . Fraser ,

PS . ; F . W . Dimsdale , ist Asst . Soj . ; G . Mordey , D . C . ; M . Little , Stwd . ; J . Terry , P . Z , P . P . Soj ; F . Furguson , P . Z . ; and H . Stiles , P . Z . Visitors : Comps . H . Slyman , P . Z . ; Briggs , P . Z . ; W . A . Scurrah , P . Z ., M . E . Z . Belgrave Chapter ; A . Scurrah , C . Day , P . P . Stevens , Col . Hastey , and others . Chapter having been opened , the minutes were read and

confirmed . Comp . Terry then opened a Board of Installed Principals and impressively installed Comps . G . W . Knight into the Z . chair , H . Dickey , H ., and T . C . Edmonds , J . The companions being admitted , the M . E . Z . invested his officers as follows : Comps . J . Willing , P . Z ., Treas . ; W .

M . stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; R . VV . Fraser , S . N . ; F . W . Dimsdale , P . S . ; Sylvester , ist Asst . Soj . ; G . Mordey , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; M . Little , D . C ; and B . Kaufman , Stwd . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Terry for the admirable manner he had conducted the ceremony of installation , and was entered upon the

minutes . Chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the Pillar Room to an excellent banquet . The M . E . Z . gave out the toasts ot "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Z ., " and "The Grand H . and J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Comp . Terry answered for the Grand Officers . Comp . J . C . Smith , I . P . Z ., proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " which was well received by the companions . Th & , M . E . Z ., in reply . said he had worked some years in the chapter , and had striven to do his duty in eveiy office he had undertaken , and he should do his best during his year of office to keep up the prestige of such an important chapter as

the Metropolitan . He also thanked Comp . J . Willing , P . Z . and Treasurer , for having introduced him to Freemasonry , and to the Metropolitan Lodge , of which he is now a P . M . The M . E . Z . proposed "Comps . Dickey , H ., and Edmonds , J . " They having replied , " The Installing Principal" was

then given by the M . E . Z . Comp . J . Terry gave an account of the consecration of the chapter and how he had installed all the Principals since , and hoped he should live many years to act in the same capacity . The " Past Principals " came in for a hearty reception . Comp . Willing , P . Z ., in reply , said he had not been able to attend as he could have wished on account of his illness ,

but was pleased to see the chapter in such an healthy state . Comps . Furguson and Stiles also replied . " The Visitors " came in for a very hearty reception , and all replied . "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " "The Officers , " and the Janitor's toast brought a successful installation meeting to a close . Comps . Dimsdale , R . W . Fraser , Mordey , and others , contributed to the harmony . Comp . Day presided at the _____

piano . WOOLWICH . — Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 14 ) . —The election meeting of the above flouiishing chapter took place on Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Comps . Capt . G . Spinks , Z . ; Capt . D . Deeves , H . ; and J . Scott-Much , acting as J . The minutes of the previous convocation having been

confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . J . Hancock , 13 , and F . H . Widgery , 1449 , and , proving unanimous , those brethren were duly exalted to the Supreme D . gree . The ceremony of exaltation was splendidly worked , the M . E . Z . being especially eloquent and impressive . The H . was word perfect , and Comp . Kenneday did the work of J . at a moment ' s notice . The election of officers was then

proceeded with . Comp . Deeves was elected Z . ; Comp . Capt . Woodley , H . ; and Comp . R . Warren , P . Z . 1472 , J . The other officers elected were Comps . G . Kenneday , P . Z ., S . E . ; E . West , P . Z ., Treas . ; G . King , S . N . ; C H . Canning , P . S . ; Lieut . W . Tailby , ist A . S . ; H . De Gray , D . C ; and W . G . Lock , Stwd . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Spinks for his services during

the year , and the chapter was then closed . Among the other companions present were Comps . T . Ovenden , P . Z . ; W . Shackieton , W . Keeble , H . Syer , W . J . Crowdy , and C . Jolly , H . 1472 . A prettily served dinner having been discussed at Comp . De Gray's comfortable hostelry , opposite the Dockyard railway station ,

The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts were honoured . Comp . Ovenden then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " saying that their excellent Comp . Spinks had that night put a finish to a most prosperous year of office ; that was to say so far as the actual work of the lodge was concernedby exalting two good Masons in splendid style .

, The high reputation of Comp . Spinks as a Master in the Craft and in the Mark , would now be supplemented by that of Z . of a chapter , and he felt sure they were all proud of him and his work . He asked them to show their appreciation by drinking his health with all their hearts . Comp . Spinks , in response , said that when nine months ago he was installed in the chair of Z . of the chapter , he

Promised the companions that he would do all in his power to promote efficiency , and to practice economy . If he had not succeeded in promoting efficiency it was not his fault , because before every regular meeting of the chapter he "ad called the officers together lor a rehearsal of the ceremony of exaltaiion , and they answered that call with the result thatso far as in them lay the woiking in the

, chapter was all that could be desired . He would not say m « e than that of himself , but the chapter might well be proud of their Second and Third Principles , and indeed , of all the officers for the perfect manner in which they performed their duties . With regard to the economywell .

, "" at perhaps had not made him any too popular , but his ™ as a position of trust and responsibility , and he took it p such , and did that which he considered best for the in-WIJ S , ° £ tne chapter , not for himself , but for those who would have to follow him . If he had done wrong , or if an Jone had fault to find with him , he was prepared to take

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the responsibility on . his own shoulders . He had , he trusted , fulfilled the promises made at his installation , and felt sure that he would leave the chair with the good wishes and good feeling of every member of the chapter . Cnmp . Deeves , in responding for the toast of "The M E . Z . Elect , " said he felt it a high honour to be elected

to the chair of such a grand old chapter , which , after an an existence of over 60 years , still held its lustre undimished , and he trusted that it wnuld lose uone of its lustre under his direction . Several other toasts followed , and the intervals were filled up by some excellent sining and reciting .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . G . L . Moore , H . 169 , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , H . ; J . Addington , M . E . Z . elect 127 $ , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1375 , Preceptor ; C . Woods , acting S . E . ; Woods , S . N . ; Briant , P . S . ; and Eckersall , S . N . 89 . The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals . After the

companions were admitted , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Eckersell personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose tor the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and , 'omp . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and the S . E . apologised for the absence of Comp . Stone , after which the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

CHELTENHAM .- —Cheltenham and Keystone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., when the Rev . Dr . Knyaston ( Principal of Cheltenham College ) , was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . R . V . Vassar-Smith , P . P . S . G . W ., assisted by Past Masters of the lodge .

Among those present were : Bro . the Baron de Ferneres , Prov . G . M . of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire ; and his acting Deputy , Bro . W . Forth , Bros . J . Walker , M . A ., P . P . G . M . ; G . Norman , G . D ., Prov . G . Sec ; W . L . Bain , Prov . G . T . ; and W . C . Heane , P . P . G . W . The officers appointed were : Bros . J . S . Carleton , I . P . M . ; VV . R . Porcher , S . W . ; Rev . Hattersley Smith , J . W . ;

VV . C Ferris , Chap . ; Dr . E . Gregory , Treas . ; b . Moss , M . O . ; W . Heath , S . O . ; T . A . Huband , J . O . ; J . Balcomb , Sec ; J . P . Bevan , S . D . ; Major Rogers , J . D . ; W . R . Felton , Stwd . and D . C . ; T . E . Gandy , Org . ; J . L . Butler , I . G . ; and H . Phillips , Tyler .

This being the first meeting of the lodge since the death of Bro . H . Jeffs , the D . Prov . G . M ., and a Past Master of the lodge , a vote of condolence with his widow was passed , and a donation was likewise made to the fund being raised for the erection of a memorial of the late Bro . Brook Smith , who was the oldest Past Master of the lodge .

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YORK .- —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —On Thursday , the ist inst ., this chapter held a meeting at Freemasons ' Hall , St . Saviourgate , there being present Bros . W . brown , M . W . S . ; A . H . H . McGachen , H . P . ; H . C . Pickersgill , ist Gen . ; Donald Grant , 2 nd Gen . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . S ., Recorder ; and other brethren . Bro . W . H . Attlay , S . W . 312 , having been accepted in the ballot , was duly perfected , Bro . T . B . Whytehead

acting as M . P . S . Two auditors were appointed . Bro . McGachen was elected to the chair , and Bro . T . B . Whytehead was elected Treasurer for the eighth time . A candidate was proposed , and apologies for absence were read from Bro . C . j . Banister , 33 , S . G . I . G . ; Bro . J . W . Woodall , 33 ; and others . After the close of the chapter the members dined together .

HUDDERSFIELD . —Prince of Wales Chapter ( No . 69 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 27 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , when 111 . Bro . Charles Crabtree , 30 , M . W . S ., presided , assisted by his officers . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector-General of the North-Eastern District , was received under an arch of steel and saluted . The minutes

of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Letters of apology were read from several brethren who were unavoidably prevented attending the chapter . Bro . Charles Jacob Schott , who had been previously elected , was in attendance , and perfected to this beautiful Christian Degree by the M . W . S ., assisted by HI . Bros . J . L . Atherton , 30 , P . M . W . S ., and C J . Banister , 33 ° . This being the

meeting to elect the M . W . S . and Treasurer , the ballot was taken for the M . W . S ., and declared unanimous in favour of E . and P . Bro , Frank William Banister , Prelate , which was received by the biethren with great applause , and Bro . F . W . Banister returned thanks for the great honour conferred upon him , promising to do his best for the prosperity of the chapter . E . and P . Bro . Henry Shaw was

unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and returned thanks for the continued confidence of the members . Several important propositions were proposed and seconded . The business of the chapter being finished , the alms were collected , and the chapter closed . III . Bro . C . J . Banister and the M . W . S . retired under an arch of steel .

The banquet was held in the dining hall , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . Chas . Crabtree , 30 ° , having on his right III . Bro . Banister , 33 , P . M . W . S . ; E . and P . Bros . J . W . Monckman , J . D . Priestly , Thos . Norlolk , P . O'Conner , A . FitzPatric , Brennan , Richard Hodgson , and others ; and on his lett Bro . F . W . Banister , Prelate ; 111 . Bros . J . L . Atherton , 30 , P . M . W . S . and

Recorder ; and A . Gill , 30 , 2 nd General ; E . and P . Bros . Henry Shaw , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; H . S . Holdsworth , Raphael ; H . S . Welsman , G . M . ; A . W . Fletcher , Thomas Pickles , Org . ; and others . The vice-chair was occupied by E . and P . Bro . E . Beaumont , acting ist

General . After grace the M . W . S . in suitable terms proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were duly honoured . The M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . C . Crabtree , 30 , proposed "The Health of the Supreme Council of the 33 and the Members of the 33 ? , " calling upon their old and valued friend ,

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their Inspector General , to respond , which was received with great enthusiasm , the honours being conducted by P . M . W . S ., E . and P . Bro . J . W . Monckman . 111 . Bro . Banister , on rising to respond , was received in true Yorkshire fashion , and thanked the M . W . S . for the very kind way he had proposed the Health of the Supreme Council 33 , and the handsome manner in which the

brethren had received the same . He did hope that some cf the members of the Supreme Council would before very long again visit the northern part of his district ; he thanked them for the very great kindness and cordiality with which they ahvaye received him , and in return he wished each and all every blessing and happiness , both to themselves and those near and dear to them . 111 . Bro . Banister

concluded b y giving some excellent advice , also thanking the brethren for unanimously electing his son to the honour of M . W . S . Before sitting down he would ask the brethren to do honour to the toast that he had the privilege to propose , which was "The Health of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . Charles Crabtree , 30 ° , " who had so ably filled the chair , and indeed all the offices in the various Degrees that he had

been elected to . He had the greatest satisfaction in proposing this toast with all the honours . This was right royally done . The M . W . S ., III . Bro . Crabtree , 30 , in a truly Masonic speech , returned thanks for the too flattering terms in which III . Bro . Banister had proposed his health , and the enthusiastic way it was received , and before resuming

his seat proposed "The Health of the M . W . S . elect , E . and P . Bro . Frank Banister , " who was a deserving brother , and would , he was sure , prove himself to be a chip of the old block , which was received with great applause . Bro . Frank Banister , in a neat speech , returned thanks , hoping that when he was installed M . W . S . he would be able to follow in the excellent footsteps of the P . M . W . S .

" The Health of the P . M . W . S . ' s of the Chapter" was proposed by Bro . Beaumont , and duly honoured . 111 . Bro . J . L . Atherton , 30 " , P . M . W . S ., in a most excellent speech , returned thanks for himself , which was highly appreciated , and listened to by the assembled brethren with great attention . Bros . J . W . Monckman , P . M . W . S ., and Hy . Shaw ,

P . M . W . S ., also responded to the toast . III . Bro . J . L . Atherton , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., proposed " The Health of the Candidate , E . and P . Bro . C . J . Schott , " which was received heartily . Bro . Schott , in responding , said he would do all he could to be worthy of being received into that beautiful Degree ,

which he considered was the finest he had had the privilege of being admitted to . E . and P . Bro . A . W . Fletcher very ably proposed "The Officers of the Chapter , " which was responded to by Bro . A . Gill , and also in happy terms and a most humorous and telling speech by E . and P . Bro . E . Beaumont , D . C , acting as ist Gen .

E . and P . Bro . Thos . Pickles , Organist , rendered most admirably some very beautiful music on the piano , and also sang some excellent songs . III . Bro . J . L . Atherton also added much to the harmony of the evening by singing several patriotic and national songs , accompanied by Bro . Pickles on the piano . One of the most enjoyable evenings was spent by the brethren ; indeed , these meetings are looked forward to with pleasurable anticipation by all .

KESWICK . —Border Chapter ( No . 102 ) . —The members of this chapter held their quarterly meeting at the Keswick Hotel , on Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., for the purpose of perfecting approved candidates and installing the M . W . S . for the year . E . and P . Bro . Dr . Chas . Gore Ring , 18 ° , M . W . S ., presided , supported by his officers , P . de E . Collin , 18 ° , H . P . ; G . Dalrymple , iS ° , 2 nd Gen . ;

J . faterson , 18 ° , G . M . ; Rev . R . H . Rawnsley , 18 , Raphael ; Col . F . R . Sewell , 30 ° , Treas . ; J . Hall , 18 , Recorder ; J . Eden , 18 , C of G . ; J . C . Thompson , iS ° , Herald ; G . J . McKay , 32 , P . M . W . S . ; H . Moser , and T . Usher . Bro . L . F . B . Dykes , D . P . G . M . Craft , and Thomas A . Argles , were balloted for , accepted , and perfected , III . Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , 30 , was then invited to the chair , when

E . and P . Bro . Collin , was presented and installed M . W . S ., and invested the following as his officers : Bros . Geo . Dalrymple , H . P . ; R . J . Nelson , ist Gen . ; J . Hall , 2 nd Gen . ; Col . F . R . bewell , Treas . ; E . Tyson , Recorder ; J , Paterson , G . M . ; Rev . R . H . Rawnsley , Raphael ; J . C . Thompson , C . of G . ; G . Ryrie , Herald ; and Thos . Usher , O . G . With the usual formalities the chapter was duly closed , and the brethren dined at the Keswick Hotel . The loyal and Masonic toasts followed .

Australia.

Australia .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . MELBOURNE . — Melbourne Conclave ( No . ' 43 ) - —The annual assembly of this conclave was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday evening , September 7 th . Em . Sir Knight T . H . Henderson , M . P . S ., P . M . 641 , P . D . J . G . W . Victoria , occupied the throne , with Em . Sir Knight J . T . Brett , M . D ., W . M . 752 , V . E . and M . P . S .

, elect , in the second chair . There was a good attendance . The roll having been called , and the minutes read and confirmed , Sir Knight IT . R . Hogg , P . M . 729 , V . E . elect was presented to Em . Sir Knight W . F . Lamonb y , P . S . ' and Recorder , and a college of Viceroys being opened , he was regularly consecrated . The M . P . S . elect wastnen presented , and a senate of Princes having been opened he

was duly enthroned in the chair of C Subsequently the following officers were appointed and invested •Sir Knights J . W . Wright , P . M . 2044 , D . G . D . C , S . G . ; C S . Kyan , M . D ., P . M . 729 , J . G . ; Em . Sir Knights 1 . 1 . E . Willmott , P . S ., P . li . D . Eng ., High Prelafe ( re-appointed ); W . it . Lamonby , P . S ., D . S . G . W ., Recorder ( re-appointed ); Sir Knight W . F . Dixon , P . M . 747

, P . D . J . G . D ., Ireas . ( re-e ected ) ; R . B . A . Virgal , Pref . V . Paget , Std Br . ; D . M . Boyd , Herald ; and J . J . Paul , Sentinel ( re-elected ) . In accordance with notice of motion by the Recorder , it was resolved to change the night of assembly from the first Friday to the first Tuesday in the

months of March , June , September , and December . The conclave was then closed . Subsequently the sir knights adjourned to the Masonic Club , where they were entertained to an elegant relection by the newly-enthroned M . P . S ., Em . Sir Knight I . T . Brett , M . D . s J