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WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of the above excelh-nt chapter took place on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , and vvas well attended . Comp . T . Ovenden , as Z . opened the chapter , and the minutes of the previous chapter having been confirmed , Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 013 , and P . P . G . ist Asst .

S ., proceeded , as Installing Officer , to the duties of his office , and in due course installed Comps . Capt . G . Spinks , as Z . ; Capt . D . Deeves , as H . ; and A . VV . Woodley , as ] . The other officers appointed were Comps . E . VVest , P . Z ., Treas . ( by proxy ); G . Kenneday , P . Z ., S . E . ; R . Warren , Z . 1472 , S . N . ; G . W . King , P . S . ; C Canning , ist A . S . ; and W . Akers , 2 nd A . S . Among the other

companions present vvere Comps . J . Scott-Mutch , P . Z . ; J . Wilkins , P . Z .,- VV . G . Lock , J . Sanderson , W . Tailby , W . R . Arnold , W . Shackleton , VV . J . Crowdy , and H . de Gray , all of the chapter ; F . White , P . Z . 907 , Z . Francis White Chapter , and P . P . G . S . N . Essex ; W . B . Lloyd , P . Z . 913 , and P . G . Std . Br . ; Dr . C . Moore-Keys , 153 ; G . H . Letton , 913 ; J . Hooton , 913 ; and C Jolly , 913

( hon . ) , and H . elect 1472 . We need hardly say that at the hands of Comp . Penfold the ceremony lost nothing of its impressiveness , and he was heartily congratulated and thanked for his excellent working . A P . Z . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning ) , was presented to Comp . Ovenden for services rendered during his year of ofiice , and he returned thanks .

A letter of sympathy vvas ordered to be sent to Comp . West on the loss of his esteemed wife , and then the chapter vvas closed . The banquet vvas partaken of at Comp . de Gray's good old hostelry , opposite the Dockyard Station , and vvas elegantly served under the superintendence of our veteran caterer and companion .

The usual loyal and R . A . toasts having been honoured , that of "The M . E . Z . " vvas drunk with enthusiasm , and as heartily responded to . " The Health of the Installing Officer" vvas the occasion of an ovation , and Comp . Penlold , vvho is certainly as able as he is popular , in responding , spoke of the pleasure it afforded him to be present and to have the opportunity and

honour of installing such good Masons and good friends as the three Principals installed that day . It was now sixtyone years ago that the charter of the chapter was granted , and although he vvould not live to see its centenary , yet some of the younger companions might . He vvas exceedingly pleased to see the new robes worn by the Principals for the first time that day , but what about the old ones ?

They had done good suit and service , and although they were now discarded , yet he hoped they would be carefully preserved as records of the old chapter , and brought out as such vvhen the centenary came , for the pride and admiration of the then companions . At the conclusion of his

speech Comp . Penlold was heartily cheered . "The 2 nd and 3 rd Principals" were toasted , as were "The Past Principals , " "Visitors , " and "Officers , " and harmony reigned supreme . The handsome new robes worn by the Principals were supplied by Comp . George Kenning .

SUNDERLAND—Chapter De Lambton ( No . 94 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held on Tuesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Queens'reet , vvhen there vvere present Comps . J . C . Moor , M . E . Z . ; E . Sutherst , H . ; T . G . Garrick , j . ; T . Henderson , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Scarborough , P . S . ; G . Craven , ist A . S . ; W . Dawson , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Hudson P . Z . ; J .

Potts , P . Z . ; M . Cohen , and several others . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . N . Richaidson , p 4 , having been balloted for and elected , vvas exalted in an impressive manner by Comp . Smart , P . Z . The ofiicers for the ensuing year were then elected as follows : Comps . E .

Sutherst , Z . ; T . G . Garrick , H . ; W . Dawson , J . ; T . Henderson , S . E . ; M . Cohen , S . N . ; J . Scarborough , P . S . ; G . Craven , ist A . S . ; S . B . Schmiechen , 2 nd A . S . ; and T . Surtets , Janitor . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banqueting hall .

GUERNSEY . —Loyalty Chapter ( No . 243 ) . — The quarterly meeting of this chapter vvas held on the I 2 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , the following being present : Comps . Quick , Z . ; Wevsom , P . Z ., acting H . ; R . M . Smythson , J . ; Palmer , P . " Soj . ; Sneath , S . N . ; Le Page , P . Z ., S . E . ; E . Le Huray , P . Z . ; Emra Holmes , P . Z ., P . P . G . Soj . Cornwall ; Rev . P . G . U . Pickering ,

175 ; Parsons , Treas . ; and others . The following vvere elected for office for the ensuing year : Comps . Pengelley , Z . ; Smythson , H . j Palmer , J . ; Parsons , Treas . ; Le Page , S . E . ; Nicolle , S . N . ; Sneath , P . Soj . ; and Biddescombe , Janitor . It was moved and seconded that a special meeting should be called for

the second Thursday in February to consider the advisability of reducing the fee for exaltalion to two guineas , and to hold the meetings every two months in future instead of onlv once a quarter . The usual pleasant symposium followed , and the companions enjoyed an agreeable evening together .

CAMBRIDGE . —Chapter of Fidelity ( No . 441 ) —The annual convocation was held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on the ist inst . Comp . F . Dewberry was installed as M . E . Z . by Comp . J . Stacey Youngman ; Comp , E . H . Jennings , as H ., by Comp . G . Cole ; and Comp .

Thomas Watts , as J ., by Comp . A . H . Moyes ( Pythagoras ) , vvho also gave the lecture on the pedestal . The following officers were appointed , viz : Comps . H . Kino-, P . S . j A . Morrell , S . E . ; G . R . Barnes , S . N . ; and J . Vafl ) Treas . 1 hree brethren were exalted .

GREENWICH . —Star Chapter ( No . 1275 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter vvas held at the Ship on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . There were present Comps . Hillon , M . E . Z . ; Elliott , H . ; Addington , J . ; Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Capt . C Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., S . E . j North , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Benedetti , 2 nd A . S . j Grummant , P . Z . j W . Cowley , iP . Z . ; Bumstead , P . Z . ; Foes , Fleck , Meirhoff , Dr . Makeham ,

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Woods , Crook , and Patrick , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . Whitby , M . E . Z . elect 1329 , and Bird , 1329 . The minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed , and then Comp . Hilton instituted his successor , Comp . Elliott , into the chair of First Principal of the chapter . He also installed Comp . Addington into the chair of H ., Comp . Elliott having been previously compelled to leave

the chapter on account of a pressing engagement . Comp . Tuck was unable to attend , and so vvas not installed into the chair of J . Comp . Hilton continued to occupy the chair of Z ., as deputy of Comp . Elliott . He invested the officeis of the chapter for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Capt . C . W . Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . Stone , S . N . ; and Benedetti , ist A . S .

Comps . Hinton , P . S . elect , and Fry , 2 nd A . S . elect , were unable to attend , and vvere consequently not invested . Bro . Martin was then exalted in a most impressive manner , the whole of the beautiful ceremony being performed in a manner that could not be surpassed . The various explanations were given by the following companions vvho filled the three chairs : Comps . Hilton , Z . ; Grummant , H . j and

Bumstead , J . Every part of the ceremony was rendered most impressively , while Comp . Stone , if possible , excelled himself in his duties of P . S . The next duty vvas a very pleasant one , being the presentation by Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., to Comp . Hilton , on behalf of the chapter , of a handsome P . Z . 's jewel , as a memento of his very successful year of office , ln reply , Comp . F . Hilton said that he

received that jewel with very great pleasure . It showed the respect of the companions of thc chapter . He considered the Royal Arch to be the consummation of Freemasonry , and should always remember the beautiful ritual of the Order , and the lessons to be learnt therefrom , even to the end of his days . He felt very highly honoured in receiving that decoration , and vvould always do his best to further the

good of rieemasonry in general , and of that chapter in particular . A motion by Comp . Cowley , P . Z ., that the chapter be removed from its present quarters , vvas unanimously carried , as was one by Comp . Major Williams , Treas ., that it be removed to the Guildhall Tavern . The chapter vvas then closed , and . the companions adjourned to the banquet . Comp . Hilton apologised for the absence of the officers

Comps . Elliott , M . E . Z ., and Tuck , J ., and then proposed "The Health of the Queen , " coupled with Royal Arch Masonry . He said that all Masons vvere loyal , but Royal Arch Masons vvere particularly so . Tbey could not be otherwise , for loyalty must issue from the teaching of Ihe Order . Next followed the toast of "H . R . H . the Prince of

Wales , G . Z ., " and then that of " The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " all of whom were eulogised by Comp . Hilton for their zeal in the pertormance of their duties , Comp . Capt . Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., S . E ., proposed the toast uf "The Principals of the Chapter , " in doing vvhich he said it vvas a hard duty to perform j but he vvas

compelled to do it by Comp . Hilton . There could be no doubt that Comp . Elliott , M . E . Z ., had the interest of the chapter at heart . He was unfortunately unable to be present , but he was a worthy man , and one who was in every way well qualified to fill the chair of First Principal . The members of the Star Chapter were very particular about whom they placed in that exalted position ; but Comp .

Elliott ought io be able to keep up the reputation lor excellent working . No doubt Comp . Addington , IL , would emulate his predecessors , and Comp . luck , J ., who vvas also absent , vvould do hispait to per' . ection . In reply , Comp . Hilton said he coultl thank those present in the names oi the absent ones . ' ] hey felt the high honour that had been bestowed upon them , and the iespect that

vvas shown them by the companions . They reciprocated those feelings , and did all in their power to make every one happy and comfortable . Comp . Elliott was absent , but would doubtless return thanks on a future occasion ; his business was uncertain as far as time was concerned . Comp . Tuck had sent a telegram to apologise for his absence , but had not given the reason . He trusted it was

nothing of a distressing character . Comp . Addington , H ., said that , as brevity vvas the soul of wit , he should not make a long speech . He had at times considered whether it vvould be possible for him to perform his duties in the way required in the chapter ; but after the impressive address he had received Icom Comp . Hilton in his installation , he felt that he should be compelled to make

himself efficient . Comp . Hilton next proposed "The Visitors" in a very able manner . He said that although there vvere only two present , he had expected several distinguished visitors . Comp . Whitby vvas a P . M . of his ( Comp . Hilton's ) mother lodge . He vvas to be installed as M . E . Z . of the Sphinx Chapter the following Saturday . As he vvas a hard worker

and possessed great ability there could be no doubt of the success of the Sphinx Chapter while it was under his guiding hand . Comp . Bird vvould no doubt , on a future occasion , be enabled to show his merits as a worker . They trusted often to have the pleasure of their company in the chapter . Comp . Whitby , M . E . Z . elect 1329 , expressed his thanks

to the companions for drinking his health . That vvas not his first visit , and he hoped it would not be the last . He vvas frequently invited , and always tried to attend . He had received much instruction from the excellent working in the chapter during the evening , vvhich he hoped to utilise on Saturday , when he hoped to see many of the members of the Star Chapter at his installation .

Comp . Bird replied in a witty speech , thanking the companions lor the flattering reception accorded to them as visitors . Comp . Hilton followed vvith the toast of "The Past Principals , " to whom , he said , all were indebted for their kindness . The chapter had not always been so prosperous , but they had stuck to it through all is vicissitudesand

, their strong minds were rewarded by the very prosperous condition in which they now vvere . They had shown perseverance :, worked thoroughly , and vvere rewarded , and he trusted vvould be still rewarded , by greater success . The P . Z . ' s / vho were absent vvere very hard workers , especially Comps . Major Williams , Capt . Williams , and Cowley ,

vvho vvere always willing to give a helping hand . Comp . Grummant vvas a tower of strength . He was very disappointed at not being able to install Comp . Tuck into the J . chair . Ihe Past Principals all received their good wishes , and he trusted they vvould long be spared to be an ornament to the chapter . Comp . Grummant gave a history of the chapter from its

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commencement , and said that lie had r . ever missed one of its meetings . He had spent the happiest moments of his life in it , and vvas always glad to be present . The numbers vvere not great , but he hoped that in time they would have a long roll of members vvith a long airay of P . Z . ' s . Ihen he should not be called upon to say much . He took great interest in the beautilul ritual , for which he had great love .

Comp . Hilton said he could not let the evening pass without proposing "The Health of Comp . Bumstead , " who , as he had not passed the chair in this chapter , had not repl . ed with the P . Z . ' s . Everyone in the chapter was deeply indebted to him , but no one knew fully his value until he had passed through the various chairs . His aid was always forthcoming vvhen required .

Comp . Bumstead , P . Z ., expressed great pleasure at receiving a special toast to himself . He vvas glad his efforts to obtain a perlect ritual were appreciated . He wanted the commendations of visitors to be more than empty words . That evening they had seen tha ceremony of exaltation in all its beauties , as well as that of installation . He was always glad to advise anyone , or to give them help in their

work . The ritual was truly grand , and could be appreciated as well at home , vvhen sealed before the fire , in an easy chair , as in the chapter . It must be a comfort to all who understood it . In proposing "The Exaltee , " Comp . Hilton said he vvas very glad to have Comp . Martin present . It was always uncertain vvhen he could come . He had only just returned

from Germany . His ( Comp . Hnton s ) pleasure at exalting Comp . Martin vvas very great , for he vvas the oldest and dearest friend he possessed . Comp . Martin , in reply , stated that he had been greatl y impressed by the evening ' s work . He was very glad to be present , for in spite of all his efforts he had not succeeded in coming before .

Comp . Hilton followed with The Officers , " He was glad to compliment Comp . Stone , S . N ., on the grand way in vvhich he had performed the P . S . ' s vvork in the ceremony during the evening . Although Comp Hinton was absent they had been able to proceed vvith perfect freedom . He hoped that as Comp . Benedetti was now ist A . S . he vvould begin to get ready for his future duties . He must couple

the name of Comp . North , their late S . N ., with the toast . The other officers vvere not present , but all vvere ready to vvork for the good of the chapter . In reply , Comp . Stone , S . N ., said that he vvas very happy in being allowed to do the P . S . ' s vvork . He vvould much like always to do it , for he liked to have plenty to do . He hoped the coming year vvould be as successful as the past . At any rate , they had begun well .

Comps . North and Benedetti also replied in suitable terms . Comp . North was sorry to be amuny the "unemployed . " He had tried to do his duty , and vvas glad he had given satisfaction . He hoped vvhen he moved a step higher to copy the present Principals . The Janitor's toast closed a very pleasant evening , vvhich had been enlivened by songs and recitations from Comps , Bumstead , P . Z . ; Mierhoff , Addington , H . ; Stone , S . N , ; C . Woods , North , Benedetti , and Fleck .

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SINGAPORE .-Zetlandin the East Lodge ( No . 50 S ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge vvas held on St . John's Day , December 27 th , 1 SS 7 , vvhen Bro . E . A . 'lhomson vvas installed VV . M ., and appointed the following as his officers : Bros . G . Thompson , S . VV . ; W . Allen , J . VV . ; J . D . Stuart , Treas . ; VV . Lawson , Sec ; J . ' 1 . Morgan , S . D . ; J . E . Payne , J . D . ; J . Latvson , Oig . ; VV . Muir , D . C ; F . VV . Jones , l . G . ; and J . Cannon , Tyler .

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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE .

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE OF PETITIONS . The annual meeting of the Masonic Committee of Petitions for the Province of Devon , vvas held at the Huyshe Temple , Plymouth . 1 he representatives of lodges present were Bros . K . Pengelly , 70 , P . P . A . G . D . C ;

M . Emdon , 10 5 , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . L . Cocks , P . M . 106 ; H . J . Trethewey , 159 , P . P . A . G . D . C ; Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., 31 ° , 1 S 9 , P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Welch , 202 , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Browning , * 23 , P . P . G . D . C ; R . Cawsey , 230 , P . P . J . G . D . ; T . W . Atherton , P . M . 248 ; Major G . Davie , 251 , P . P . J . G . W ., P . O . Sec . ; G . Merrifield , 2 S 2 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; VV . Taylor , P . M . 32 S ; H .

Cole , 1091 , P . P . S . G . D . ; E . Aitken-Davies , 1099 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; VV . Powell , P . M . 1205 ; E . T . Cox , W . M . 1212 j J . R . Lord , 1247 , P . P . G . S . B . j S . B . Harvey , P . M . 1255 ; A . R . Lethbiidge , 1847 , P . P . G . S of W . ; R . Hambiy , 18 55 , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; | . Griffin , 2026 , P . P . J . G . D . ; H . Steele , 21 S 9 , P . P . G . D . C . Cornwall ; and J . li . Gover , P . P . G . Sec , Hon . Sec . of the Committee .

Bros . W . G . Rogers , P . G . D . of England , and D . P . G . M ., Chairman of the Committee , and J . Brewer , P . J . G . W ., weie unable to attend . Bro . Major G . C . Davie , P . G , Secretary , presided . A letter vvas read from Bro . Rev . William Whittley , P . P . S . G . W ., the London representative of the Committee , stating that all the inlormation he had to submit to the

Lorn imttee vvas that he had used all the votes received in October last towaids paying their debts , and that he trusted the province vvould be quite free from debt after the elections in April and May next . He also hoped that all the bretln en and lodges in tne province would send their votes to the Committee to enable him to pay all . ihe Secretary , Bro . J . B . COVER , reported that since the

last meeting ot the Committee on 2 nd August , 1 SS 7 , there had been two elections , and the number ot votes received bore lavourable comparison with former years , there being an increase of Si boys and n girls , and that notwithstanding a loss of 40 votes by the death of Bro . Godtschalk . The increase in boys vvas largely owing to the kindness ot Bro . Dr . H . Horton , 89 . Owing to an error in the Secretary's office in London there vvas an accumulation of some 40

votes belonging to that brother , and he having placed the matter in Bro . Cover ' s hands , the London representative vvas enabled to obtain those votes , vvhich were used for the province . The increase in the girls' votes was attributable to the exertions of Bro . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , who lately acted as Steward for that Institution . The extra exertions making in all parts of the province for the annual meeting of the Boys' Institution , vvhen Iheir esteemed P . G , Master ,