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P . M ., P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , Treas . ; T . Simpson , Sec . ; Jos . Parry > S . D . ; II . R . Elkin , ] . D . ; lohn O'Connell , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., P . P . J . G . D . Surrey : D . C ; R . VVest , A . D . C . ; Leo H . Walker , I . G . ; A . G . Fleming , P . M . 3 S 2 , P . P . D . G . D . C , Org . ; T . Gunning and E . VV . Cox , Stwds . ; and J . Whiteman , Tyler . The first and second addresses were delivered by Bro . John Stanton , I . P . M ., and the third by Bro . the Rev . I . Henry Smith , P . M ., Treas ., and then the anthem , " Behold how

good and joyful a thing it is " was sung by the brethren . The W . M . presented a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . John Stanton , I . P . M . and Installing Master , as a token of the respect , esteem , and affection in which he is universally held by the brethren and also as a memento of a very successful year of office . Two candidates for initiation and two joining members having been proposed , lodge was closed . The bret hren adjourned to the Caledonian Room , where an excellent banquet was served in the well-known style of the Holborn Restaurant .

After the " Non Nobis , Domine " had been sung , the brethren were photographed , and the W . M . proceeded to propose the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with enthusiasm . In submitting "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . read letters from Bros . Lord George Hamilton , Prov . G . M . Middx ., and E . Letchworth , G . Sec , regretting their inability to be present . The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . John O'Connell , P . M ., D . C ,

and responded to by Bros . Rev . L . S . Calvert , Prov . G . C . VVest Yorks ; Rev . E . Houndle , P . P . G . C . Surrey ; J . R . Cleave , Prov . J . G . D . Surrey ; Jas . Appleton , W . M . 239 S ; and G . Griffin , P . M . 1555 . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most successful and enjoyable evening to a close . The musical items were rendered by the brethren of the lodge , under the direction of Bro . Rev . J . Henry Smith , P . M ., Treas . In addition to songs and part songs , a distinct feature of the programme was the singing of glees by all the assembled brethren .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432 . A regular meeting was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ulto . Present : Bros . VV . Klingenstein , P . M ., W . M . ; I ) . Phillips , I . P . M . ; W . H . Lowry , S . W . ; W . F . Bates , J . W . ; G . Ransford , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Treas . ; VV . H . Bullock , Sec ; C . H . j . Ransford , S . D . j T . Rayner , J . D . ; Geo . Emblin , DC . j

H . Cosins , I . G . j R . Ambler and A . S . Benjamin , Stewards ; A . Pringle , P . M j H . Evenden , Tyler j 11 . Custanee , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Berks ; Van Gelder , Steven , Moore , Grahnert , Lightfoot , Buckingham , Atkins , Bessie , Winter , Pearson , and Alter . Visitors : Bros . Dreyfus , I . G . 73 ; Welsford , I . P . M . 1321 ; Wilson , S . D . 2202 ; Pettman , 134 ; and A . Klingenstein , 1540 .

The lodge was opened and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . John Bessie , and he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in a most masterly way by the VV . M ., who completed the ceremony by giving the Antient Charge , a desirable course , which will always be followed in the lodge while it is under the gavel of the present VV . M . A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and there being no further business lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .

Here the VV . M . presided over the proceedings with his usual geniality , and all did ample justice to the good things provided to them by that doyen of caterers , Bro , Blackley , thc hotel manager . The usual toasts were given and duly honoured , and the brethren settled down to the enjoyment of a musical evening , several of the lodge members and visitors contributing to the harmomy . The ladies' night was fixed for the 25 th inst .

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Union Waterloo Chapter , No . 13 . 'I he installation meeting of the above grand old chapter—now in its 70 th year o ' age—took place on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Mount Pleasant , Plumslead , when Comps . J . Mattey was installed as M . E . Z . ; H . VV . Keeble , as Ii . ; and G . Ii . Porter , as J . The following were invested as oflicers : Comps . J . Kennedy , P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . J . Crotvdy , S . N . ; ( . ' apt . G . Spinks , P . Z ., Treas . ; II . Crowdy , P . S . ; A . McQueen , 1 st A . S . ; and J . T . Taylor , 2 nd A . S . Comp . Kennedy , M . E . Z ., opened the chapter , and after the minutes of thc previous meeting had been confirmed ,

vacated the chair in favour of Comp . A . Penfold , L . C . C , P . ' / ., P . Z . 913 and 1472 , P . P . ist A . G . S ., who , by special request , assumed the office of Installing Officer , and in grand style installed thc Principals as above . As this was the second time Comp . Kennedy had filled the first chair , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for his services during the past year , and he returned thanks . A cordial vote of thanks was presented to Comp . Penfold for his services as Installing Officer that day , and he suitably returned thanks . Various sums of money were ( as is customary in this district and at this season of the year ) voted to the local Charities , and then the chapter was closed .

The companions banqueted at the Earl of Chatham Hotel , Thomas-street , Woolwich , and were delighted at the capital menu provided for and served to them by Bro . G . Cash field , the esteemed host . Among the other companions present were Comps . C . II . Canning , P . Z ., P . Z . 1472 ; R . J . Warren , P . Z ., P . Z . and Treas . 1437 , P . Z . and Treas . 1472 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex ; G . VV . King , P . Z ., Stewart , Gable , and G . Williams , all of the chapter ; Garrison-Quartermaster Sergeant Shackleton , J . 17 S 9 ; II . Turton , 913 : and C Jolly P . Z . 913 , 1472 , M . E . Z . 2184 , and P . G . Std . Br . Essex .

1 he usual loyal and [ Royal Arch toasts having been duly honoured , the M . E . Z . gave the toast of "The Installing Officer " ( as Comp . Penfold had shortly to retire to attend an important parochial meeting ) , and he said they had heard in open chapter the splendid eulogium passed upon their esteemed Comp . Penfold by Comp . Tailby , when he proposed the vote of thanks so enthusiastically tendered to that distinguished

companion and excellent Mason . For many years past , and almost in succession , Comp Penfold had acted as their Installing Officer , and that afternoon he had , if possible , surpassed himself in the peformance of the beautiful service entrusted to his care . For himself , and on behalf of the Second and Third Principals he thanked Comp . Penfold , and wished him many years of health and ability yet to enable him to continue Installing Officer of the Union Waterloo Chapter .

Comp , Penfold , whose many services in the cause of Freemasonry , Craft , Arch , and Mark , in this district has made his name " a household word" among the lodges and chapters there , was received with cheers as he rose to respond . He said it was a pleasure to him to be present , and he should have regretted it had he not been able to do so and perform the ceremony of installation . Their grand old chapter was now in its 70 th year of existence , having been consecrated in the year 1 S 27 , and that fact afforded them all a deal of pleasure , and especially so to have their names inscribed on the rolls of such an ancient and honourable chapter . It was some 30 years ago sin ; c

he joined Masonry , he had no idea , of course , of assisting at the centenary of their chapter , but there were some of the younger members who when they had had their 30 years in Masonry , might reasonably hope to be present at its centenary festival . He felt that during the coming year , the chapter had , under its present M . E . Z ., every prospect of a prosperous year , and that under the rule of Comp . Mattey , the chapter would lose none of its ancient prestige . It had withstood the wreck of time and was now in a flourishing

condition , and he trusted that state of affairs would long continue . So far as his services as Installing Officer were concerned . he could only say that so long as they were wanted , so long would he endeavour to place them at the disposal of the chapter . He would like to see one of the younger P . Zs . prepare himself to do the work , for , of course , he could not be expected to last for ever ; however , as long as he was wanted and was able to do the work , so long would his services be at their disposal . Their good companion and brother resumed his seat amid hearty cheers .

Comp . Kennedy , P . Z ., proposed the toast of "M . E . Z ., " whom he declared to have in him the makings of a first class First Principal ; who would bring good candidates into the chapter . Unfortunately he ( Comp . Kennedy ) during his year of ofiice , had not had many opportunities of introducing candidates , but in the mother lodge , of which Comp . Mattey was a P . M ., there were a number of good Masons , who be felt sure would follow Comp . Mattey ' s lead , and join thc ranks of their grand old chapter . He asked them to drink the toast in bumpers . Comp . Mattey , in response , said be certainly should follow the advice of Comp . Kennedy , and strive to bring some good candidates into the chapter ; he had two or

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three excellent brethren in his eye , who he felt sure would join them dunng tne forthcoming year . He trusted his Second and Third Principals would do all they could in the same direction . For their kind reception of the toast of his health , he heartily thanked them . Comp . Keeble , in responding for " The Second and Third Principals , " said he was

deeply sensible of the honour conferred upon him by the companions in electing him to the elevated position of H ., and felt that the excellent sentiments expressed in their esteemed Installing Officer ' s speech had made a deep impression on his mind . H- ivusted they would have a goodly number of worthy candidates , and so keep up the strength and prestige of that grand old chapter .

Comps . Jolly , Shackleton , and Turton responded for "The Visitors , " and Comps Spinks , Warren , and King for " The Past M . E . Zs . " " The Officers " and the Janitor ' s toast concluded the proc eedings , which were ! n terspersed with some excellent singing and reciting .

Moira Chapter , No . 92 . A meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . G ., when there were present Comps . Sir Norman Pringle , Bart ., M . E . Z . ; G . Greiner , 11 . ; E . D . Oppert , J . ; J . L . Wilkinson , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . F , Gould , P . Z . ; Wickham Noakes , P . Z . ; Bertram Noakes , P . Z ., S . E . ; and J . M Mitchell , P . Z . Comp . W . G . Poole , P . Z . S 60 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A ballot was then taken for Bro . the Rev . R . I . Woodhouse , W . M . 92 , which proving satisfactory , he was duly exalted into the mysteries and privileges of Royal Arch Masonry . The sum of £ 5 was next voted to the Indian Famine Relief Fund , after which , there being no further business , the chapter was closed and the companions dined together under the presidency of the M . E . Z .

St . Magdalen Chapter , No . 242 . A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , when there were present Comps . J . Constable , P . G . O ., M . E . Z . ; C Goldlhorpe , H . j W . Fretwell , ] . j F . Webb , LP . Z . j b . Rand , P . P . G . T . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . j ] . Fitzgerald , S . E . j H . Foster , S . N . j H . A . Fenton , P . S . j R .

Brew , A . S . j J . H . Pawson , S . B . Castle , and VV . Richardson , Janitor . After the chapter was opened , the following officers were duly elected for the ensuing year , viz . : Comps . C Goldthorpe , M . E . Z . j J . W . Fretwell , H . j J . Fitzgerald , J . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; G . B . Castle , S . E . ; H . Foster , S . N . ; H . A . Fenton , P . S . ; J . Mason and W . Richardson , Janitors . A Committee was appointed to arrange for the installation banquet on the 20 th prox .

Pattison Chapter , No . 913 . A convocation of the above excellent chapter took place an Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , under the presidency of Comps . G . F . Taylor , M . E . Z . ; C . J . Clapham , P . Z ., acting H . ; and Sidney Horton , J . ; assisted by the following Comps . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 13 and 1472 , and P . P . G . ist Asst . S . j H . J . Butler , P . Z ., Scribe E .. P . P . G . P . S . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . ; E . B .

Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; E . Morris , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . C . Campbell , P . Z ., P . G . S . B . ; J . H . Roberts , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . ; C . Jolly , P . Z ., P . Z . 1472 , M . E . Z . 21 S 4 , P . G . Std . Br . Essex ; J . Turton , S . N . ; J . O . Cook , P . S . ; G . H . Letton , M . E . Z 1472 , ist . Asst . S . ; J . A . Stretton , B . Hammond , G . Hall , W . G . Squires , G . Frost , D . Campbell , L . Chasteaneuf , E . Carter , H . Turton , J . D . Brooks , W . Crawford , P . Z , 420 , P . P . G . D . C ; and VV . Long , 2 iS 4 .

Bro . Ketley , 700 , having been regularly balloted for and approved , was duly exalted to the Supreme Degree . Various sums were , as usual at this season of the year , voted to the various local charities . Five guineas was voted to Earl Amherst ' s list for the purpose of a memorial window to Canterbury Cathedral , and then the chapter was closed . The companions banqueted in Comp . Hall's fine assembly room , at the Royal Mortar Hotel . Woolwich , and were splendidly served .

The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were drunk as they should be . Comps . Campbell and Taylor in responding to the toast of "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " spoke enthusiastically of the splendid services rendered both Craft and Royal Arch , by their Grand Superintendant Earl Amherst , and next by Comp . J . S . Eastes , G . H ., D . P . G . M . Some fine singing by Comps . Hobson , G . F . Taylor , and Bro . Ireland , accompanied by Miss Taylor , the talented daughter of the M . E . Z ., was much enjoyed .

Star Chapter , No . 1275 . The installation meeting of this very popular and flourishing chapter was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on the 2 Gth ultimo . Present : Comps . II . W . P . Makeham , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Eckersall , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., J . ; Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., S . E . ; - ] . b . Targett , P . S . ; Wm . R . Barr , ist A . S . ; H . Hardman , 2 nd A . S . ; C . N . McIntyre North , P . Z ., D . C . ; C Patrick , P . Z ., lanitor j C . Meierhoff , P . Z . j G . G . Benedetti , P . Z . j J . Addington

P . Z . j G . S . Elliott , P . Z . j Carl T . Fleck , P . Z . j H . F . Crook , P . Z . j J . II . Witty , AngelicoCogliati , W . H . Smith , and Otto Wartmann . Visitors : Comps . R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., S . E . 1329 J B . Morgan , M . E . Z . 1901 ; R . W . Benns , 507 j and Carlo Grassi , M . E . Z . 1900 J and Bros . C . H . Mayo , 1 G 22 , and C . W . Stone , S . D . 507 . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Otto Wartmann , 1559 , which proving unanimous , he was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a perfect manner by Comp . T . Grummant . The lectures were

most ably rendered by Comps . Grummant , as M . E . Z . j Wm . Eckersall , as H . j and C H . Stone , as J . The installations were next proceeded with—Comp . W . Eckersall , as M . E . Z ., by Comp . C . H . Stone , P . Z . j Comp . W . R . Barr , as H . ( by dispensation ) , by Comp . W . Eckersall j and Comp . H . Hardman , J ., by Comp . T . Grummant . The M . E . Z . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . W . Williams , P . Z ., Treas . j Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., S . E . j W . H . Smith , S . N . j J . H . Witty , P . S . j Wyatt , ist A . S . j Lindsey , 2 nd A . S . J C N . McIntyre North , P . Z ., D . C . j

and C Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor . The Auditors report was received and adopted , show , ing the chapter to be in a sound financial position . Comp . Wm . Eckersall next presented , in the nameof the chapter , the Past Principal's jewel to Comp . H . W . P Makeham on his retirement from the chair , as a mark of esteem for his valuable ser vices . This was most gratefully received and responded to by Comp . H . W . P . Makeham , LP . Z . A letter of condolence was unanimously agreed to be sent to Comp . Fry , an old and esteemed member of the chapter , upon the loss of his wife .

Thc business of the convocation ended , the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , personally superintended by Comp . J . Marchant , which gave every satisfaction . Upon the removal of the cloth , the M . E . Z . gave the usual customary loyal and R . A . toasts with most befitting eulogiums , which were responded to most royally . That also of " The G . Z ., G . H ., and G . J ., with the rest of the Grand Officers , " received its just meed of praise .

In rising to present the toast of " The M . E . Z ., " Comp . H . W . P . Makeham , LP . Z ., said it was the first time he had had the honour of doing so to one who was so worthy . All knew his capabilities , and the manner in which he had performed the ceremony , as also the installation of H . that evening , was a convincing proof that whatever duty devolved upon him it was sure to be done in an excellent manner . He was most happy to propose the toast , and wished the M . E . Z . health , happiness , and a prosperous year of ofiice .

Comp . W . Eckersall , M . E . Z ., expressed his hearty thanks for the proposal and acceptance of the toast to his health , which had not been very good . Hence he felt his shortcomings somewhat , and was not able to attend lately so frequently at the Star Chapter of Instruction , under so able a Preceptor as Comp . Thos . Grummant , P . Z . However , it would be his endeavour to perform the duties of Z . to the best of his ability , and he was confident he should have the punctual attendance and the same hearty and cheerful support of the officers , which had been one of the chief characteristics of the Star Chapter .

The M . E . Z . in eloquent terms presented the toast of " The Exaltee , " recommended by two such excellent sponsors was sufficient guarantee of the worthiness of the companion .