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Bros . A . Booth , W . M . 3 S 7 ; J . Pearson , W . M . 40 S ; and VV . G . Stanslield , P . M . Geo , responded . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . A . Booth , W . M . 3 S 7 , and was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Robinson , W . M . "The Past Masters " was responded toby Bro . Last , P . M . and Sec , and "The Officers " was acknowledged by Bro . Hird , J . W . During the evening songs were rendered by Bro . Sykes , Harris , Blagbro , and Whitaker , and a recitation by Bro . Pullan .

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Domatic Chapter , No . 177 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 26 th ultimo , when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The members present were Comps . N . Salmon , M . E . Z . ; R . R . Moody , H . ; T . H . Hobbs , I . ; C A . Cottebrune , P . A . G . D . C , S . E . ; A . Piper , S . N . ; George

Everett , P . G . Treas . ; A . Bull . P . S . ; R . Tucker , 2 nd A . S . ; J . T . Briggs , P . Z ., Treas .: F . C . Austin , P . Z . ; II . N . Price , P . Z . ; II . Sadler . P . Z ., G . Janitor ; J . Hattersley , P . Z . ; C G . Hill , P . Z . ; VV . Beuley , P . Z . ; VV . Thomas , P . Z . ; A . Hubbard , P . Z . ; and many others . Visitors : Comps . H . L . Diprose , H . elect loifi ; S . Morley , J . 1 G 13 ; J . Hill , 1592 ; J . H . Evans , T . Burne , P . Z . 1 G 2 ; and VV . VV . Lee , M . E . Z . 1524 .

The chapter was opened , the minutes confirmed , and the Auditors' report received and adopted . Bro . H . J . OUiver , S . W . 1420 , was then exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in an impressive manner . Comp . H . N . Price , P . Z ., installed Comps . R . G . Mocdy and T . II . Hcbbs as M . E . Z . and H . respectively , and Comp . Hobbs installed Comp . A . Piper as J . The following officers were invested : Comps . C . A . Cottebrune ,

P . A . G . D . C , S . E . ; A . Bull , S . N . ; J . T . Briggs , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . VVigmore , P . b . ; R . Tucker , ist A . S . ; W . Andrew s , 2 nd A . S . ; and Laughton Field , Org . A sum ol five guineas was v < ted to Ihe Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , lo be placed on the list of Comp . Hobbs , H . A P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . N . Salmon , in lecognition of his services as M . E Z . during : Ihe past year .

The chapter was closed , End , afler a well-served banquet , the customary toasts received hearty recognition , the usual loyal toasts being first cordially given . Comp . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., replied for "The Grand Officer ? , " and said it was customary en these occasions for him lo make a long speech , but circumstances had arisen which prevented him from doing so . The M . E . Z . had spoken kindly of the

Grand Officers , and that chapter possessed two representatives of that body in Comp , Cottebrune—whom they had only to know in order to esteem , and Comp . H . Sadler , whom they must all feel regard for . Comp . N . Salmon , I . P . Z ., proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " and said Comp . Moody had done good suit and service in various offices of the chapter , and they all wished him a successful year of office with plenty of work and pleasant evenings afterwards .

Comp . R . R- Moody , M . E . Z ., thanked them , and said he hoped that on the next occasion there would be some work for him to do , when he would try to do as well as the I . P . Z . had done that evening . He was very pleased to see Comp . W . Thomas , P . Z ., present , for that companion was the means of introducing him to that chapter . When he was first offered office he accepted the opportunity , and had occupied several posts in the chapter . He had tried to do his best in the offices he had filled , and in the future he should continue to do so . He recognised the fact that to aspire to the position

of M . E . Z . it was necessary to be up to the work , and perform it in a creditable manner . With regard to the next toast , "The Second and Third Principals , " they were worthy Royal Arch Masons , Comp . Hobbs being a regular attendant at the chapter of improvement , and Comp . Piper , who lived in the country , would no doubt perform his duties to the satisfaction of all . Comp . T . H . Hobbs , II ,, returned thanks and hoped there would be plenty of work lo do , ar . d Comp . A . Piper , J ., in replyirg , said he would endeavour to do his work to the satisfaction of the chapter .

"TheExaltee" was duly honoured and was followed by "The Visitors , " which was heartily given and received . In proposing "The Installing Principal" the M . E . Z . referred to the excellent manner in which the work was done by Comp . II . N . Price , P . Z . It was not the first time that he had done the work in that chapter and the excellence of his working had made a lasting impression upon his mind .

Comp . H . N . Price , P . Z ., said it afforded him great pleasure to render any small duty that evening . 'Ihe l . P . Z . asked Wm to perform the ceremonies , although be felt sure that had Comp . Salmon done them they would have been performed equally as well . That was not the first time , as the M . E . Z . had remarked , that he had performed similar duties and he hoped to be of some service for years to come . The Domatic

Chapter was flourishing and was in a prosperous condition , and as in the lodge they progressed in harmony . Each officer came forward in turn and was able to do his work . The Domatic Chapter W 3 s one of four chapters that claimed the honour of a centenary warrant , lie should be failing in his duty if be did not thank the M . E . Z . and the companions for the eloquent terms in which the toast had been proposed and the cordial reception given it .

Comp . VV . Thomas , P . Z ., icplied for " Ihe P . Z . s ., and said it was a matter of pleasure and satisfaction to find the companion whom he proposed was now at the head of the chapter . Ccmp . N . Salmon , l . P . Z ., thanked the companions for the handsome jewel presented to him , which he should esteem very highly as a memento of one of the happiest years he had spent in Freemasonry . "The Officers" and the Janitor's toast concluded the proceedings .

Comp . Laughton Field presided at the pianoforte with his customary ability , and was assisted by several companions , and Corny . H . Sadler contributed an excellent recitation by Mark Twain .

Rose Chapter , No . 1622 . The installation meeting of this well-known South London chapter was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 2 Sth ult . Present : Comps . J . II . Pullen , M . E . Z . ; J . Loader , 11 ., M . E . Z . elect ; V . Williams , P . '/ .., J . ; J . Hooper , Treas . ; Wm . Dawson , S . E . ; S . J . Derharn , S . N ., J . elect ; T . R . Cass , P . S . ; G . II . Lewisist A . S . ; Geo . Thompson , 2 nd A . S . ; V . E . Choveaux , Org . ; J .

White-, rnan , Janitor ; T . H . Salmon , W . E . Jeffery , Frank VV . Sanders , Walter G . Kirby , and VV . J . Frampton . The visitors were Comps . Thos . Grummant , P . Z . and S . E . 1275 ; Wm . Mason Stiles , G . Treas . ; W . VV . Snelling , H . 12 C 9 ; R . Milliken , 253 , ( P . Z . I . C . ); W . McKay , 219 ( I . C ); Frank Wint , 101 ; Charles L . Plant , P . S . and J . elect 11 , 101 ; A . Wilson , 145 ; and C . H . Stone , P . Z . 1273 , M . E . ' / .. igoi .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , Comp . Thos . Grummant , P . Z . and S . E . 1275 , assumed the First Principal ' s chair , and installed Comp . J . Loader , II ., M . E . Z . elect , in a perfect and masterly manner , and also he assumed the Third Principal ' s chair , and installed Comp . S . J . Derharn into that chair in a manner which met with the hc-arly approval of all present . Comp . C . H . Stone , P . Z . 1275 , acted as 1 ) . of C . The M K . Z ., Comp . J . Loader , invested his officers as follows : Comps . ] . Ilooper , Treas . ; Wm . Dawson , S . E . ; T . R . Cass , S . N . ; G . II . Lewis , P . S . ; Geo . Thompson , ist A . S . ; T . H . Salmon , 2 nd A . S . ; Frank VV .

Williams , P . Z ., D C . ; F . E . Choveaux , Org . ; and J . Whiteman , Janitor . A ballot was next taken for Bios . Kii by Sanders and Frauiptun , and proving unanimous they were exalted in a perfect manner , the lectures being given by Comps . Derharn , J . T . Grummant , 11 . ; and the M . E . Z ., J . Loader , who acquitted himself in an admirable manner . The balance-sheet was presented and adopted , and proved the chapter to be in a flemishing condition . The business of the chapter ended , the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied ar . d personally superintended by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , which gave universal satisfaction .

The cloth removed , the M . E . Z . presented the toasts ot "The Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry " and that of "The G . Z ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wale ' s , " in becoming terms , which were must loyally received . The toast of "The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Prebcnt and Past , " having been given , the M . E . Z . said he was delighted , and indeed

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all felt highly honoured in having Comp . Win . Stiles present , whom he had known for many years , and the longer one knew that worthy companion the more they loved him Personally Comp . J . Loader , M . E . Z ., felt it a great honour at having such a Grand Officer present at his installation . The toast was drunk most cordially . In replv , Comp . Stiles said how much he appreciated their kind remarks , and also in hiving his name coupled with such noblemen . It was 1 great honour , for they were well worthy of their esteem and did excellent work for the good of Royal Arch Masonry He was gratified himself in being present to witness the installation of his old friend and

companion and prototype , Comp . J . Loader , into the First Principal ' s chair . He had done such excellent work in the Rose Lodge , and that night he had performed a giant work in exalting three worthy brethren . Likewise he said ho . v much he appreciated the excellent manner Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z ., had installed the First and Third Principals . When the chapter was consecrated he was present , since which tire he had watched its steady progress , and could testify to the good hearty friendship and fraternal greetings which existed among its members . He tendered his most heartfelt thanks for such a cordial greeting .

Comp . J . H . Pullen , I . P . Z ., next presented the toast of The M . E . Z ., " remarking it was his first privilege which deserved any amount of applause . The M . E . Z . was the brother who initiated him ( Comp . Pullen ) into Freemasonry , yet he never thought lie should have the honour of presenting that toast . The M . E . Z . was a most thorough Mason , ever ready to give advice and assistance when required . Every one was proud of him in the chapter , and so long as it had such an example the prestige of the Rose Chapter would never wane . The toast was drunk most enthusiastically .

The M . E . Z ., who received quite an ovation , said he was indeed thankful for such flattering remarks coming from the son to his father , and tor which he returned his warmest thanks . His maxim from the commencement had been , " What was worth doing at all was worth doing well , " and the . ceremony he had performed that evening if it had met with the approval of the companions be was deeply gratified . So long as he received their hearty support he pledged himself to perform the duties even better so that at the end of his term of office he hoped to hear the words , " Well done , good and faithful servant . " He felt he had the esteem of all present , and his earnest endeavour would be to thoroughly merit it .

The M . E . Z . next proposed "The H . and J ., and stated that in his co-Principals he had two most exemplary companions , as was exhibited in their various services rendered that evening . Comp . F . VV . Williams , P . Z ., H ., in reply , thanked the companions for their hearty greeting , and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Comp . J . Dunn , who should have been installed as H ., on account of being on the Continent , but he had sent his good wishes to the chapter . One thing which delighted him ( Comp . Williams ) , who had always shown the deepest interest in the chapter , was the introducing his old and esteemed friend , Bro . Sanders , to the chapter , who with the other two exaltees would prove most worthy companions .

Comp . Dcrham , J ., thanked the companions most cordially for such a response to the toast . He felt very proud to occupy the honourable position . He paid high testimony to the merits of the M . E . Z ., who also was his father in Freemasonry , since which time the M . E . Z . had watched over him all along the fine . He had done his best in the past , and should continue to do so in the future , and not swerve one iota from doing his duty to the utmost . He hoped the companions would bring into the chapter good brethren and true , so that the M . E . Z . and the other officers might still further exhibit their abilities .

The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of I he Exaltees in high eulogiums , which were most deserving . These were much appreciated , and duly responded to by Comps . Kirby , Sanders , and Frampton . The toast of "The Visitors" was next honoured by the M . E . Z ., giving them all ( among whom were some distinguished and esteemed companions ) a most cordial

welcome . Comp . C . H . Stone , M . E . Z . 1901 , stated , in reply , he was highly grateful for the flattering remarks of the M . E . Z ., and he was striving to emulate his father in Royal Arch Masonry—Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z . The beautiful ceremonies had been worked admirably , and he felt that he must repeat the words of Comp . Stiles , G . Treas ., that the M . E . Z . had performed a giant work . He congratulated the chapter upon having such excellent companions as Principals , and such a staff of efficient officers .

Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , tendered his thanks for such complimentary terms being expressed towards him . The Rose Lodge had attained an honourable position , and when some four years ago it was decidedto lound a Rose Chapter , he was confident it would prove a success . This had been achieved , and he looked forward hopefully that for many years it might continue its good work . There seemed only one desire which actuated all the officers , that of rendering the beautiful ceremonies as perfectly as possible . He heartily wished prosperity to the chapter . Comp . C . Plant , P . 5 ., and j . elect 101 , also most suitably replied , with the earnest desire that the M . E . Z . would have a happv and successful year of office .

The M . E . Z . next proposed "The Health of the Past Principals , " the backbone of the chapter , it would be a great loss without them . Comp . Frank VVilliams was a host in himself , and had done much for the chapter , being forward in every good project , and supporting the chapter to his utmost . Comp . J . H . Pullen , I . P . Z ., had endeared himself to every member , and had upheld the prestige of the chapter entirely . In fact , he had been a most dutiful son , and the M . E . Z . stated he had the greatest possible

pleasure in rewarding him with the P . Z . ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted liim and he so richly deserved . He trusted he would live miny years to wear the same , and still further endear himself to the companions , who all wished him every blessing . The l . P . Z ., in reply , most heartily thanked the M . E . Z . and the companions for such a testimony of their appreciation , and hoped he should long remain a Past Principal in the Rose Chapter , and wear the jewel ever to remind him of their kindnesses always shown him .

The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of "The Treasurer and S . E . " in most becoming terms , both being such efficient officers , which was most appropriately responded to by both those worthy companions . " The Officers of the Chapter" followed , of whom the M . E . Z . said the chapter was proud . Comps . Cass , S . N ., and Lewis , P . S ., most suitably replied . The Janitor ' s toast closed a most successful and happy convocation . A capital programme of music was provided , under the ableconductorship of Comp . F . K . Choveaux , Organist , ably assisted by Air . J . A . Jossy and liro . T . W . Turner , while Comp . S . J . Derharn was the able flautist . Comp . Choveaux ably accompanied upon the piano .

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Egerton of Tatton Lodge , ' No . 400 . A meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., at Mark Masons' Hall , when there were present Bros . Henry Wright , W . M . ; A . W . Peckham , S . W . ; C . » ' ¦ Jessop , J . W . ; Raymond Tucker , M . O . ; H . W . Kiallmark , Treas . ; Geo . Danlurd Thomas , Sec . ; | . H . Bradshaw , S . D . ; Geo . P . Parker , J . D . ; Belgrave Ninnis , P . M . ; Lennox Browne , P . M . ; W . Wcstcott , and VI . Evans-Jackson- Visitors : Bros . Rear-Admiral A . H . Markham , D . G . M . Mediterranean , and Sir J . B . Monckton ,

P . G . W . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . The p * l ^ was taken for Bros . Harry Lewis , 22 ( 1 5 , and Jacob Pickett , P . M . 2410 , and , Bro . Pickett being in attendance , was advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the W . M ., Br . ' . " Wright . The W . M . then presented Bro . A . VV . Peckham to the Installing Omccr , liro . Kiallmark , P . M ., fon the ceremony of installation . The newly-installe-i 'y' ? | invested the Treasurer , and appointed the rest of his officers as follows : Bros . Wright ) I . P . M . j C M . Jessop , S . W . ; Raymond Tucker , J . W . ; Geo . Danford Ihomas ,

Sec ; U . S . Foster , M . P ., M . O . j Baron de Busch , -S . O . ; J . H . Urausliaw , J . " - ' G . P . Parker , S . D . ; E . Hornidgc , J . D . ; VV . Evans-Jackson , I . G . ; and E . J . Mill * . Tyler . ' 1 he Secretary read the report of the Audit Commit'ce , which was of a m ° ^ satisfactory character , there being a considerable balance in hand after all dues wejj paid . The report was directed to be entered on the minutes of the lodge . le tters apology and regret were lead from Bros . Hornidgc and Harry Lewis at their inau" y to be present . . 1 The brethren of the lodge and guests dined together afterwards at Freernasoi Tavern .