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Breden , S . D . ; B . Stewart , Hon . Sec . ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . 'Treas ; and others . Lodge was opened ! in due form , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was ably worked , Bro . Breden candidate , deaconed by Bro . Stewart . Bro . Clements was duly elected W . M- for the ensuing lodge meeting , and the lodge was closed . and adjourned until Monday .

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PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . — The eig hteenth installation meeting of the above chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , S . E ., on Monday , the Sth inst ., when a good attendance of members and visitors assisted in the proceedings . The chapter was opsned by the M . E . Z ., Comp . R . N . Field , and Principals and Past Principals , amongst whom were present Ex . Comps . S .

Povnter , H . ; B . R . Bryant , J . ; James Stevens , P . / .., c | J . John S . Terry , P . J ., S . ' N . ; Henry Smith , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . H . Harvey , P . Z . ; M . S . Larlham , P . Z . ; and visitor , Comp . T . S . Watts , P . Z . On the admission of other companions , there were also present Comps . J . VV . Watts , P . S . ; H . Baldwin , 1 st A . S . ; G . T . Thorner , VV . Wilkins , G . Harrison , and others ; and amongst the

visitors were Comps . G . Wale , VV . VV . Morgan , R . h . H . Goffin , H . E . Joyce , and VV . Permewan . Comp . F . H . Clemow was unanimously elected a joining member , and took his seat accordingly . Ballots were taken for three candidates , of whom two were unavoidably absent . The third , Bro . H . C . Jefferys , 902 , was exalted to the Supreme Degree . Ex . Comp . James Stevens having first

read a dispensation for the elevation in rank of J . to IT . without full service , then installed , with full ceremonial , Ex . Comps . Samuel Poyntor M . E . Z . ; B . R . Bryant , H . ; and John S . Terry , J . On the completion of the ceremony of installation , the following officers were invested : Comps . James Stevens , P . Z ., S . E . ( fourteenth re-investiture ) ; J . W . Watts , S . N . ; Henry Smith , P . Z ., Treas . ; Henry

Baldwin , P . S ., who appointedas his Assistants , Comps . VV . Wilkins and G . T . Thornes . The M . E . Z . appointed Ex . Comp . Harvey , P . Z ., as M . C , and Comp . Boon as W . S . Comp . Harrison was re-invested Janitor . The thanks of the chapter were voted to Comp . Stevens for his services as installing Principal . The auditors ' report and the balance-sheet were favourably received and

adopted . Chapter was then closed . A banquet followed labour , at which , in consequence of the indisposition of the M . E . Z ., Ex . Comp . Field , I . P . Z ., presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been disposed of , and the healths of the new Principals heartily drank , a handsome P . Z . 's jewel was presented to Comp . Field by the Installing

Principal , who expressed , on behalf of the chapter , the satisfaction with which its members had been presided over during the past year . Other customary toasts followed ; that of " The Visitors " receiving a very hearty response from each visiting

companion present . Songs and recitations , one of the latter , especially by Comp . VV . W . Morgan , receiving well deserved recognition and applause , were interspersed throughout the evening ' s proceedings , which were brought to a close about eleven o ' clock , when the brethren separated .

LILY OF RICHMOND CHAPTER ( No . 820 ) . The companions of the above successful chapter met on the 27 th ult ., at the- Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . Among those present were Comps . Myers , M . E . Z . ( who is now in that position for the second time ); McCarthy , H . ; Richard Ourell , J . ; Cockburn , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Mitchell , S . N . ; G . T . Hnldom , P . S . ; J . G . Twinn , A . S . ; Giles , P . Z . ;

Koch , P . Z . ; C Hubbard , P . Z . ; and others . The business before the chapter was of a purely formal character , in the absence of the candidate for advancement . At the close of the business the companions partook of a banquet , after which the usual R . A . and other toasts were proposed and duly honoured . In proposing " The Health of Her Gracious Majesty the

Hueen , " Comp . Myers alluded to the wedding of His Royal ighness Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , and coupled the toast wilh the names of the Royal bride and bridegroom , wishing them a happy and a long life to enjoy each other ' s society . The M . E . Z . was sure the companions would pardon him mentioning that he was one of the founders of the first lodge named after His Royal Highness

Prince Leopold , and had the honour of proposing the name for Lodge No . 1445 . Comp . Myers , in g iving "The Health of the Grand Z ., " alluded to the admirable presence of mind displayed by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the Comedy Theatre in the previous week , and which no doubt stayed a panic , and probably averted a great loss of life and injury to many persons .

Some other toasts were given , and the meeting was a most enjoyable one , being interspersed with song and recitation . Some curious readings were also furnished by Comp . Cockburn , P . Z ., from the "London Magazine" of 1736 , which contributed greatly towards making the proceedings an intellectual treat . The companions resumed their journey towards London at an early hour in the evening , and separated in harmony and good fellowship .

FRANCIS BURDETT CHAPTER ( No . 1503 ) . ~ This prosperous chapter met at the Albany Hotel , twickenham , on the 27 th ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . R . Thrupp , M . E . Z . ; VV . Taylor , H . ; Rushworth , J . and Treas . ; W . H . Saunders , S . E . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., S . N . ; P . Saunders , P . S . ; Lama , P . X ., & c ; James StevensP . Z . ( lionmem . ) ; and

, , others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken as a joining member for Comp . G . R . Dodd , 12 , and it proved to be unanimous . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Bros . C . L . Smiles , P . M . noo , and S . T . H . Saunders .

¦ 503 , Sic , and it proving to be unanimous , those brethren vere dul y exalted , the ceremony being most ably performed hv the M . E . Z ., ably assisted by Comp , J . Stevens as P . S . 'he installation of Comp . W . Taylor as M . E . Z . ; Rushworth as H . ; and VV . H . Saunders as J . was then admirabl y carried out by the M . E . Z ., with thJassistanceof ^ ° mp . J . Stevens , as D . C . The officers invested were ^ -omps . Walls , S . E , ; R . Saunders , S . N . ; Rushworth ,

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Treas . ; Metier , P . S . ( by deputy ); Smiles and Saunders , Asst . Sojs . ; and Harrison , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to the I . P . Z . and Comp . J . Stevens for thcirscrvices as installing officers , and a similar compliment was recorded to Comp . VV . H . Saunders for the very excellent manncrin which he had carried out the duties of S . E . for some years past . The chapter , was then closed , and the companions partook of an excellent banquet . A few toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present M . E . Comp . VV . M . Stiles , M . E . Z . ; E . Comp . C . VV . Hudson , H . ; E . Comp . IT . Stiles , J . ; E . Comp . VV . J . Ferguson , I . P . Z . ; Comps . VV . Cook , N . ; W . Side , P . S . ; T . C . Edwards , 1 st A . Soj . ; A . Holt , 2 nd A . Soj . ;

J . G . Humphreys , M . C ; F . VV . Sillis , W . S . ; Grant , Hoare , Fraser , D : ckey , Rowley , Johnson , George , Silvester , A . M . Clemow , F . ti . Clemow , Price , Knight , Mordey , Jennings , Gilbert , Dimsdale , Smith , Simner , Emblin , Dovey , and others ; the visitors being E . Comp . James Stevens , P . Z . 720 and 721 ; and Comp . Barratt Kidder , Belgrave Chapter .

I he chapter was opened by the Principals , and the companions having been admitted , the minutes of the last convocation were read and unanimously confirmed . A ballot , which was unanimous , was taken for three candidates , and Bros . J . VV . Tubby and G . Dickenson were exalted . Bro-W . Martin , the third candidate , was , however , unable to attend .

It was proposed by Ex . Comp . VV . J . Ferguson , P . Z ., seconded by C VV . Hudson , H ., that a P . Z . jewel of the value of five guineas should be presented by the chapter to the M . E . Z . on his retirement from the chair , for his able and valuable services during the past year . 'The M . E . Z . was a very distinguished iVtason , and it was with no inconsiderable feelings of pleasure that after their experience of the

duties of his office that he had to propose the presentation of the jewel , which he hoped the M . E . Z . would live long to wear , and to look upon as a mark of their high esteem and regard . The motion was seconded and carried unanimously . The following officers were unanimously elected for the

the year ensuing : Comp . C VV . Hudson , M . E . Z . ; H . Stiles , H . ; T . J Hyland , J . ; J . Willing , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . M . Stiles , P . I . M . E . Z ., Scribe E . ; W . Cook , Scribe N . ; VV . Side , P . Soj . ; and J . Daly , Janitor . Comps . F . Minstrell , H . E . Price , F . VV . Dimsdale , and G . VV . King , were unanimously elected by the chapter as Auditors .

The proceedings were then closed in due form , and the chapter was then closed in ancient form , and adjourned . Most of the companions sat down to a substantial banquet , which was served under the personal direction of Comp . A . N . Clemow . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given and honoured . In response to his health ,

Comp . Stiles , M . E . Z ., spoke of the extreme pleasure he had experienced in filling so important an office , and he expressed a wish that his successor might be not less fortunate than himself in this respect . Comp . Stevens , who replied for " The Visitors , " bore estimony to the admirable manner in which the Principals had discharged their duties . He had had considerable

experience in Royal Arch Masonry , and without hesitation he said that he never had heard the exaltation ceremony performed more impressively , or with greater credit than it had been done by the M . E . Z . E . Comps . Hudson , IT . ; Henry Stiles , J . ; Comps . Stevens , Hudson , Tubby , Sillis , Smith , and others , gave some excellent recitations and songs during the evening .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John of Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 203 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the companions of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there were present , among others , Comps . John T . Alston , M . E . Z . ; Charles Birch , IT . ; James Hilton , J . ; B . VV . Rowson , P . P . G . P . S ., P . Z . ; Henry James , P . Z . ; Dr . T . W . Sergeant , P . G . S . D .,

P . Z . ; E . Cattrall , S . E . ; VV . Gick , P . S . ; C . Bromley , P . Z ., Treas . ; Timothy Webster , Z . 2 S 3 ; and others . The installation ceremony was efficiently carried out by Comp . Rowson , who placed the following as Principals : Comps . Charhs Birch , P . M . 203 , M . E . Z . ; James Hilton , LP . M . 203 , IT ; VV . Gick , P . M . 175 G , J . ; J . T . Alston , I . P . Z . ; C Bromley , P . Z ., Treas . ( re-elected ); J . N .

Hounsell , S . E . ; James Galloway , S . N . ( by proxy ); thos . Hatton , VV . M . 203 , P . S . ; and P . Ball , Janitor ( re-elected ) . The companions afterwards dined together , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . Z ., Comp . Alston , on behalf of the chapter , and suitably acknowledged by him .

TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 328 ) . —A regular convocation and installation meeting of the abovementioned chapter was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., when there was a fair attendance of the companions . Ex . Comps . J . Dodge was installed as M . E . Z . ; W . A . Goss , jun ., as II . ; and VV . G . Ellis , as J ., the ceremony being performed by Ex . Comp . T . Perry , P . Z ., P . P . G . 1 st S . B .,

in his usual eloquent and impressive manner , in the presence of the following Board of Installed Principals , viz ., Ex . Comps . C . J . Harland , P . Z . ; VV . E . Warren , P . Z . ; J . Hurrell , P . Z . ; VV . Bradnee , P . Z . ; and VV . J . McLean , P . Z . 24 S . The companions having been admitted , the M . E . Z . proceeded to invest the officers with their respective collars ,

viz ., Comps . A . T . Blarney , S . E . ; W . H . Probert , S . N . ; B . Knight , P . S . ; Jno . Lane , 1 st A . S . ; G . J . Pepperell , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Taylor , Treas . ; C . Emmett , Reg . ; A . T . Blarney , D . C ; J . Mortimer , 1 st . Std . » . ; C . H . Bolt , 2 nd Std . B . ; VV . Eddies , Swd . B . ; VV . Taylor , Steward ; and J . Chenneouer , Janitor ; the M . E . Z . accompanying each investiture with fraternal congratulations . The balance sheet was received and adopted , copies of

the same being distributed amongst the companions . The next business was lhe pleasing ceremony of presenting the retiring _ M . E . Z ., Ex . Comp . B . Fullwood , with a gold P . Z . ' s jewel , the presentation being made by Ex . Comp . C . J . Harland in a very graceful manner , amidst applause from the companions . Ex . Comp . B . Fullwood feelingly and appropriately acknowledged the gift , and said he should wear it as a

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memento of the confidence the chapter had reposed in him , and that he should never forget the kindness the companions had shown him on all occasions . The chapter having been closed in solemn form , the companions adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , where a recherche banquet was provided "" by Comp . Bolt , whose catering was of the first order , the M . E . Z . nrpcMmn- TU

usual loyal and Royal Arch toasls were given from the chair ; the first of course being that of " Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " patroness of our Order , who , the M . E . Z . said continued to be beloved by the millions of her subjects but by none more so than b y Royal Arch Masons ; and it was a matter for unbounded thankfulness that the Supreme Ruler of the Universe had protected her from the hand of the assassin . ' "The Most Excellent Como . His Roval Hin-hness thn Prin .-- ~ f W „ lr . c

Grand Superintendent of England" came next , and was enthusiastically received b y the companions . M . E . Comps . Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro . G . Z . ; Rio-ht Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Grand H . ; Right Hon . Lord De Tabley , Grand J . ; and the Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter , were toasted and duly honoured . The M . E . Z . then gave the toast of "M . E . Comp . Viscount Ebrimrton . Grand Suncrmtcnrlpnt of ? ' ¦« Pr ^„; m ^ .

, and the Officers of P . G . Chapter Present and I'ast , " and said he felt sure that in Viscount Ebrington they had one who took a very deep interest in Masonry , and trusted that his rule might be long and happy . Ex . Comp . Watson , G . D . C , responded , stating that he endorsed what the M . E . Z . had said , and thanked the companions for the kind manner in which they had received the toast .

The next toast was that of " The M . E . Z . c . t . John ' s Chapter , No . 32 S , " which the I . P . Z ., Ex . Comp , luillwood , said , in giving it , was the toast of the evening . It gave him great pleasure to propose it , and ha was qnte sure the chapter would lose none of its lusture by hr . v-ng such a worthy companion as its First Princi pal . He w ? . ssure the companions one and all wished him a happy year of office . 'The M . E . Z .. in resnonrlincr . snirl - I i-li ? .., ! . ,. « .. 1 ? ..

Comp . Fullwood , for the kind terms in which you have proposed the toast , and yon , companions , for the cordial manner in which you have received it . 1 esteem the honour very much indeed , and will do my best to carry out the duties incumbent on me . My Masonic career has been a very happv one . Durinr /

my Mastership in the Craft lodge I had not an angry word or unpleasant feeling , and I trust it will be the same in the chapter during my year of office . Ex . Comp . Harland then gave "The I . P . Z ., Ex . Comp . B . Fullwood , " who , he said , had travelled many hundreds of miles in order to be present at the meetings of the chapter , thus showing that his zeal for Masonry must be

very grear . Ex . Comp . B . Fullwood replied , stating that when he visited the various London chapters he was always proud to represent the St . John ' s Chapter . "The Past Z . ' s of the Chapter" was duly given , and responded to by all the P . Z . ' s present .

lhe M . E . Z . next gave " The Officers , " and said he regretted the absence of the S . N ., who was unavoidably prevented from attending , but whose heart was with us , and remarked that in the S . E . we have one who had always done his duty , both in the lodge and in the chapter ; the same might be said of the others . He felt proud at having such able officers to assist him .

Comp . Blarney , S . E ., said he felt the honour and also the responsibility of the office he had undertaken , and although the ceremonial work was not great , yet he was convinced that the office of S . E . was no sinecure ; and then having the extra duties of D . C , in addition , he felt sure the companions were determined he should not be idle . They knew how much he liked Masonry , and all that pertains to it :

and he could say that the more he worked in Masonry the better he liked it ; and he thought , considering the purity of its teachings , that our moral nature must be improved in proportion as we dived into its mj-steries and drank in its spirit . By so doing we should be happier ourselves , and should be better enabled to promote the happiness of others .

Comp . Knight , P . S ., said he fully concurred in what his predecessor had said , and to that end would endeavour to discharge the important duties ef P . S . by unfolding the mysteries connected therewith . Comp . Lane , 1 st A . S ., said he felt it to be his duty also to assist to his utmost in carrying out the glorious work spoken of . Comp . Taylor , Treas ., expressed his thankfulness for associating his name with the toastand for the kind

re-, marks of the M . E . Z . in reference to his late duties as S . E ., and although he could go no further at present , trusted that at some future time he should be able to advance nearer the keystone . "The Exaltee" was next given , and Comp . Garcia , in replying , said that although he had been a Mason but little more than a year , yet he had seen sufficient of it to make

him very fond of it , his only regret was that he had not become a Mason earlier . He was very much impressed with the ceremony of exaltation , and appreciated the kindness shown by the brethren and companions very much , and trusted to be amongst them for some years to work in the cause of Masonry . Other toasts followed , and the companions separated at at an early hour in love and harmony .

NOTTINGHAM .-Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 402 ) . —lhe first anniversary convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 9 th inst There were present Comps . Jno . Watson , Z . ; Arthur Stubbs , H . ; Wm . Newton , J . ; H . R . Hatherly , P . Z .. S . E . ; Sir H . Bromley , Bart ., S . N . ; Rev All Dobbin , P . S . ; Dr . Tate , 1 st Asst . ; C . T . Jacoby , Treas " Wm . Wright , Org . ; Wm . Glover , Janitor ; VV . V

Bromley , Evans , Perry , Fielmann , Farmer , Hunt , and Kirby . Visitors : Comps . Vowles , P . Z . ; Wiagg P Z Fitzbiirg , P . Z . ; Truman , P . Z . ; and Field , HV 47 ; ' and J . h . Truman , J . 411 . 'The following officers were appointed : Comps . Arthur Stubbs , Z . ; Sir Henry Bromley , IT . ( by dispensation ); H .

K . Hatnerly , J . ; Ur . Tate , S . N . ; VV . F . Bromley , S . E . ; Rev . A . J . L . Dobbin , P . S . ; R . Evans , 1 st Asst . ; Jno . Perry , 2 nd Asst . ; C T . Jacoby , Treas . ; \ V . Wright , Org . ; VV . Newton , D . C . ; and VV . Cover , Janitor . A resolution was unanimously passed , and ordered to be forwarded to the Supreme Grand Chapter , in favour of a Provincial Grand Chapter being formed for the Province of