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perfect without having a chapter attached to it ; and its energetic and popular I . P . M ., Bro . George Kenning , with the assistance of some other brethren of the lodge who desired to see it combined with a chapter ,

forthwith petitioned Grand Chapter for a warrant . The warrant , as we have said , was granted ; and the desire of the brethren was fulfilled on Wednesday , when Comp . George Kenning , in compliance with the

terms of the charter , was installed the first Z , Comp . Ebenezer Roberts first H ., and Comp . E . King first J ., of what we hope will be a most prosperous chapter . Of the way in which Comp . Muggcridge performed his

duties it is unnecessary to speak , further than to say that all the old fire with which he has given imprcssiveness to the service in bygone times was visible on this occasion ; and his hearers fully appreciated the talent

he displayed . The ceremony , which in no respect differed from the ordinary observances at the consecration of a Royal Arch Chapter , was carefully and rigorously performed from

beginning to end , and won the hearty applause of the numerous companions who were present , among whom we observed the following : Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . Superintendent for Middlesex ; Major J .

Creaton ; Peter Wagner , 185 ; James Brett , G . D . C , P . Z . 177 and 975 ; G . C . Hill , 177 and 946 ; John F . White , P . Z . 1 S 5 ; James Stevens , P . Z . 25 , 720 ; Geo . Newman , 1056 ; John Johnston ; Fred . Walters , P . Z . Jl ' , J-

Hamilton Townscnd , 22 ; II . Venn , 22 ; John G . Marsh , 975 ; John Thos . Moss , 71 ; IT . Massey , Z .- ' elcct 619 ; J . C . Fourdrinier , P . Z . 196 ; C . B . Payne , P . Z . 177 ; T . C . Carter , 22 ; T . Burdett Yeoman , 22 ; James Clemmans , 22 ; and E . Spooncr , P . Z . 22 .

The installations having been completed , the M . E . Z . invested Comp . IT . Muggeridge as the P . Z . of the chapter . The elections then took place , and Comps . J . G . Marsh , George Kenning , and George Newman were

chosen respectively S . N ., Treasurer , and P . S ., and were subsequently appointed to those offices . Comp . Ridley was appointed 1 st

A . S ., Comp . Gardiner 2 nd A . S . and Comp . T . B . Yeoman , Organist . Ten brethren were then nominated for exaltation , and eight companions for joining .

The M . E . Z . proposed , and Comp . Roberts seconded , a vote of thanks to Comp . Muggeridge , together with an hon . membership of the chapter , for the admirable way in which he had performed the ceremonies of consecration and installation .

Comp . Muggeridge having replied , the M . E . Z . proposed , and Comp . Roberts , H , seconded , similar compliments to Comp . James Brett , for the assistance he had rendered Comp . Muggcridge in the ceremonies .

Comp . Brett responded , and the M . E . Z . proposed , and Comp . King , [ ., seconded , votes of thanks to Comps . Clemmans and Yeoman , for adding musical accompaniments to the ceremonies .

T . he chapter was afterwards closed , and the companions adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , which was superintended by Bro . Davis , of the Cannon-street Hotel . After the cloth had been removed and grace

said , the introductory R A . toasts were proposed by the M . E . Z . and honoured by the companions . The toast of " The Earl of Carnarvon and the rest of the Grand Officers , " was coupled with the name of Colonel Burdett , Grand

Superintendent of Works for the province of Middlesex , who , the M . E . Z . remarked , was well known to all the companions of the Lion and Lamb Chapter , and to all the brethren of the Lion

and Lamb Lodge . Colonel Burdett , in reply , said that the Grand Officers who were present were his seniors , both in Craft and R . A . Masonry , and had served

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Grand Chapter longer than he had , and he did not , therefore , consider himself so well qualified as they to return thanks for this toast . Still , as he had been called upon to do so , he thanked the M . E . Z . and the companions for the honour

conferred on himself and the other Grand Officers , though he thought his seniors might bear some portion of the burthen which had fallen on him . Speaking for them , he believed the utmost confidence might be placed on their doing all they

could for the Order , and he knew that that confidence had already been reposed in them . They had long been before the companions , and he trusted that he might , in time , be as well known as they .

Comp . IT . Muggeridge proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " whom he had had the pleasure of knowing for many years , and for whom he had always entertained a sincere regard , respect , and esteem . The M . E . Z . had in that time done

all he could to promote the interests of Freemasonry in general , and of all the Masonic Charities . But he had not yet finished ; he was going to do a great deal more for these institutions , and sustain the character he already

possessed of a staunch friend to them . With respect to the Lion and Lamb Chapter , which had been that day constituted , Comp . Kenning had entered into the promotion of it with all that zeal and earnestness which characterised

his every step 111 life . What was worth doing , he considered worth doing well , and his efforts to obtain the charter for this chapter had consequently been successful . The opening had been most favourable , and he ( Comp . Muggeridge )

did not doubt that the chapter would become one of the finest in London . He would himself assist to the utmost in bringing about such a desirable state of things , and the other officers would , no doubt , be animated by the same

object . Again complimenting Comp . Kenning on his energy and perseverance , he could assure those companions who did not yet know much of him that a longer acquaintance with him would prove the truth of all he ( Comp . Muggeridge ) had said concerning him . ( Cheers . )

The M . E . Z ., in replying , said that if his year of office as W . M . of the Lion and Lamb Lodge had given satisfaction , he hoped a similar result awaited his presidency over the Lion and Lamb

Chapter . Nothing should be wanting on his part to secure it , and , with the arrangements that had been made , he thought the success of the chapter was insured . ( Cheers . )

The M . E . Z . then gave " The Health of IT . and J ., " who were represented by Comps . Roberts and King , two well-known companions , and with whose aid he should carry on the work which was before him .

Comp . Roberts , in acknowledging the compliment , assured the companions that it had been his ambition to fill the Z . chair ever since he entered Masonry . He was pleased to think he was in a fair way of having his desire gratified . On his initiation , he had a wish to fill the W . M .

chair of a lodge , and in the second year of his Masonic life he had office granted him . He then worked up to the chair , and now he was in the IT . chair of the chapter . That he might give satisfaction was his earnest wish , and that the companions would honour him by voting him into the Z . chair in a twelvemonth ' s time he

had great confidence . Comp . King also hoped for promotion in due course , and thanked the companions for drinking his health .

The M . E . Z . next proposed "The Visitors , " to which Comps . James Stevens , Stone , Atwood , J . T . Moss , Walters , Clemmens , Massey , and Payne responded .

The M . E . Z . gave as the next toast , "The Companions who filled the Principals' Chairs during the Consecration , " and coupled with this toast that of "The Masonic Institutions , " assuring Bro . Patten , whom he called on to respond , that the Lion and Lamb Chapter , no less than

the lodge of the same name , would support those Institutions as far as it could . It always appeared to him that it was monstrous that so wealthy a body as Freemasons could not provide for more children than they did , and at an election could admit to their schools only six

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out of a list of fifty candidates . With a little exertion , so many poor children would not be left out in the cold , and he hoped to see the day when the borders of the Institutions would be enlarged . ( Applause . )

Comp . Patten , after thanking the M . E . Z . for the toast , referred to the Charities , and congra- tulated Comp . Kenning on having supported them so long , and carried in such good Stewards ' lists when he was Master of the Lion and Lamb

Lodge . The lodge and the chapter combined might do a great deal for the Institutions . At present , only one-fiftieth of the members subscribed to them . If that number was increased , the Institutions could do more than they at present did , though , even then , they would not be able to clear the lists of candidates . He did

not think it desirable that they should . An election brought subscribers ; and without an election , there would be no subscribers . In the Girls ' School the number of pupils had been increased from 100 to 106 , and at the Quarterly Court , to be held next day , a motion would be made to increase that number to 112 : and in another

twelve months , another motion would be brought forward to make the number 120 . There were twenty-two candidates for the April election , of whom eleven would be admitted to the School .

That was a very good number ; but if they took in all who presented themselves , there would be men joining the Craft for this purpose only . ( Hear , hear . )

The toast of " The Officers was responded to by Comp . Newman , who said that , under the kind instruction of Comp . James Brett , he had been working for some time to become an efficient officer , and he hoped to perform his duties

satisfactorily . Comp . Yeoman also replied in similar terms . "The Consecrating Z . " was the next toast , and the M . E . Z , in giving it , referred to the great talents Comp . Muggeridge displayed in

Masonry . —Comp . Muggeridge responded . Comp . Brett proposed " The Founders of the Lion and Lamb Chapter , " which gave him an opportunity of bringing the M . E . Z . 's excellencies before the Comps . He said there was one other beside the M . E . who took an interest in

Freemasonry , and that was Mrs . Kenning , whom he had the pleasure of meeting at the last summer festival of the lodge . But it was not his business to speak of that . He had to speak of Comp . Kenning , who although an old Mason

was a young working Mason , and had for many years-allowed younger brethren to step before him into office and take the position of W . M . of his lodge . Fortunately , however , for the lodge , he went into office , and last year he was

unanimously elected Master . He then became one of the petitioners for this chapter , and it was considered that no better Comp . than he could be found for the first Z . In placing him in that position the Comps . had honoured

themselves , and best consulted the interests of the chapter . It would no doubt become a firstclass chapter and all who would be exalted in it would have occasion to be gratified . It was for having founded such an excellent body that he

( Comp . Brett ) called on the Comps . to drink the founder ' s health . The M . E . Z . said no doubt Mrs . Kenning would be much pleased when he communicated to ner what had just taken place . She had

lately passed through a serious trial of her health , but happily all danger had now passed , or he would not have been present that evening . For himself , he would do the best he could for the chapter . When he became W . M . of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , a year ago , he found the in

Treasurer with ^ 16 hand ; when he went out of the chair last week he left him with J QIO- . He did not expect to do the same with the chapter , but he relied on placing it on a firm foundation . ( Applause . ) The Companions then retired .

The next convocation will be held on Wednesday , when a great many exaltations will take place . The furniture of the chapter , which was of the best description , and was much admired , was made at the manufactory of Comp . George Kenning , Little Britain .