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and impressive manner by the M . E . Z ., who was ably assisted by his officers , including Comp . Church , acting P . S ., who rendered the portion of the ritual entrusted to him in a highly commendable manner . Comps . 13 . Nicholson , 1365 , and J . H . Clare , 1365 , were duly elected joining members . The M . E . Z . announced that this was the last visit of Comp . Sparrow , P . Z ., previous to his leaving England to join his

son in Melbourne , and he therefore proposed that Comp . Sparrow should be furnished with a letter of introduction , and also that he should be presented with a Past Principal's collar . Comp . Whitaker , P . Z ., seconded the motion , remarking that their esteemed companion would carry with him the best wishes of all the companions , who would be glad to hear of his success . Comp . Sparrow , P . Z ., briefly

returned thanks , observing" that he would not detain them as he should have an opportunity later in the evening of addressing them . A guinea was voted towards the Old People ' s Entertainment Fund . Letters of regret for non-attendance were announced from Comps . F . A . Philbrick , G . R . ; Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Scribe E . ; G . Graveley , P . G . Std . I 3 r . ; C . F . Hogard ,

P . G . Std . Br . ; C . F . Matier , P . D . G . D . C ; T . J . Railing , P . A . G . D . C ; Augustus Harris , M . E . Z . 59 ; Wm . F . Darnell , P . Z . 192 ; F . Wheeler , P . Z . 1224 ; C . T . Warner , Archdeacon Dunbar , Gen . Farquharson , J . Barnett , jun ., and T . S . Jackson . The chapter was then closed , and the companions partook of an excellent banquet .

After dessert , the preliminary toasts were briefly given from the chair and warmly received . Comp . W . S . Whitaker , P . Z ., said it afforded him great pleasure to propose "The Health of the M . E . Z . " He felt at that late hour he should be best consulting the feelings of the companions by making bis remarks as short as possible . He would not therefore attempt to enumerate the M . E . Z . ' s

good qualities . The members had shown their good opinion of Comp . Shurmur by electing him for the second time to the principal chair , and their M . E . Z . had shown them what he could do , by admirable working , during both those years . They were pleased to see Comp . Shurmur occupying the chair with his customary ability , and would drink to his good health .

Comp . W . Shurmur , M . E . Z ., thanked the companions most heartily for the very cordial way in which they had received the toast of his health . He could only assure them that anything he could do to further the interests of their chapter he would do with great pleasure . " The Exaltees " having been cordially honoured , The M . E . Z , gave " The P . Z . 's , " and mentioned that

every P . Z . had volunteered to take any position , from S . N . to Installing Principal . As all were so good , it would be invidious to particularise , and he would therefore give the health of the peerless Principals of the chapter . Comp . Cox , Treas ., as the oldest P . Z ., responded , and having returned thanks , said the P . Z . ' s had endeavoured in past years to sustain the prestige of the chapter .

Comp . Lennox Browne , M . E . Z . 2108 , replying for the toast of " The Visitors , " said that , recently founding a chapter , he was fortunate enough to obtain as a member the present M . E . Z . of the Islington Chapter , who had not not only done the work of P . S . in the manner the companions knew he would do it , but also gave them the Third Lecture , to the great delight not only of the members , but

the exaltees . He desired to testify to the high esteem he had for Comp . Shurmur in all circumstances of life , and he was proud to be present at such a grand gathering that evening . He had never before attended a Royal Arch meeting where so many companions were present , and he was proud to receive the honour of their hospitality , and do honour , in a small degree , to the M . E . Z . Comp . T . C Edmonds , M . E . Z . 15 S 1 , also responded .

"The Health of Comp , Sparrow , P . Z ., " who is leaving for the colonies , was given in felicitous terms by the M . E . Z ., and he was presented with a letter of introduction , beautifull y illuminated on vellum , and was assured that he carried with him the good wishes and fraternal regard of every member of the chapter . Comp . Sparrow , P . Z ., returned thanks , and , other toasts having been given , the Janitor ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BEAMINSTER . St . Mary Chapter ( No . 707 ) . —On Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., a regular meeting of this chapter was held at the White Hart Hotel . Present : Comps . S . R . Baskett , Z . ; C . Hann , H . ; R . Toleman , J . ; J . Andrews , E . ; J . S . Webb , P . Z . ; and J . Keech , Janitor . The following

officers were re-appointed : Comps . T . Giles , Z . ; S . R . Baskett , H . ; C . Hann , J . ; R . Toleman , E . ; J . Andrews , N . ; T . Giles , Treas . ; A . Butler , P . S . ; S . Lawrence , A . S . ; R . England , A . S . ; and J . Keech , Janitor . The following brethren were proposed for exaltation : Bros . C . Toleman , P . M . 1367 ; S . Pile , P . M . 11 S 1 ; A . Hart , P . M . S 14 ; and G . Parry , P . M . S 14 .

WOOLWICH . Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting" of the above ancient chapter took place on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , and was in every way worthy of the prestige it has so long" and worthily sustained . The chapter was opened by Comp . Capt . D . Decves , as Z ., assisted by Comps .

Capt , A . C . Woodley , as H ., and R . J . Warren , P . Z . 1472 , P . A . G . D . C . Essex , as J . 'The minutes of the previous convocation having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Quartermastersergeant Cowper , 1536 , and proving" unanimous , that brother was duly exalted to the Supreme Degree . Comp . Dceves then proceeded to the installation of the three First Principals

elect , viz ., Comps . A . C . Woodley , as Z . ; R . J . Warren , H . j and C . H . Canning , II . elect 1472 , J . The M . E . Z . then invested his officers as follows : Comps . E . West , P . Z . 13 and 1472 , Treas . ; G . Kennedy , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Tailb y , S . N . ; VV . Akers , P . S . ; F . Barry , ist A . S . ; W . Keeble , 2 nd A . S . ; H . Dc Gray , D . C ; and W . G . Lock ,

Steward . The addresses were then eloquently given by Comp . Decves , and the ceremony concluded amid the heart y congratulations of all present at the excellent work done by [ he gallant and painstaking Installing - Officer . He was then presented with a hearty vote of thanks and a P . Z . ' s jewel , of the usual value , for both of which he returned his sincere thanks .

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The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to Comp . De Gray ' s hostelry , the Freemasons ' 'Tavern , Dockyard Station , where they l > anqueted . Among the other companions present , and not above enumerated , were Comps . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 913 and

1472 , P . P . G . ist A . S . ; J . S . Mutch , P . Z . ; Capt . G . Spinks , P . Z . ; F . Hurley , C . King , J . M'Clintock . F . Widgery , VV . Shackleton , W . Seager , W . Jakes , and A . Fenn , of the chapter ; J . Savage , S . E . elect 1472 ; J . Farrier , 913 ; A . Holmes , 54 8 ; and C . Jolly , M . E . Z .

1472 . 'The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts having been drank most loyally , The I . P . Z . proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " saying that it was the toast of the evening , and one he felt sure they would receive with a great deal of pleasure . 'I heir M . E . Z . was the last of that triunion of captains that two

years ago presided over the chapter as its Principals , in the persons of Capt . Spinks , himself , and Capt . Woodley , who had severally arrived at the principal chair , and , he trusted , not without honour to the chapter , and some little credit to themselves . They might think that a funny way to commence a toast , but the chapter had been for many years in existence , and

although many distinguished military men had been enrolled under its banner , that was the first time in its history that three captains had in succession occupied the chair as First Principal . Now , with reference to their M . E . Z ., they would ( iud him A 1 at the work , and he was sure there would be nothing wanting on the part of Comp . Woodley to make the chapter even more prosperous than it had been , and

that at that time next year he would be able to give a good account of himself , and the chapter also . He had known their M . E . Z . for some years , and in every capacity always found him well up in his work and constant in his endeavours for the success of everything he undertook . The M . E . Z ., in response , said he should be most ungrateful if he did not acknowledge the flattering manner in

which the companions received the toast so kindly put by Comp . Deeves . He also thanked them for placing him in the high position he now held , and would endeavour to carry out the duties to their satisfaction and the honour of the chapter , which he was proud to say was one of the oldest and most esteemed in the district . 'The next toast was that of " The Second and Third

Principals , " and in response Comp . Warren thanked the companions for the kind expression of regard , and hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him to arrive at the position then held by their esteemed M . E . Z . Comp . Canning considered it a great honour to be the Third Principal of such a grand old chapter as the Union Waterloo . He would not detain them longer , but trusted

as time went on they would find out that his love for Masonry was only equalled by his desire to work in the cause of it . Comp . Deeves , in response to a hearty reception of the toast of "The Installing Officer , " said he could assure them that he approached the duty of installation with fear and trembling , because before the arrival of Comp . Penfold , in the earlier portion of the ceremony , he had not a soul to

prompt him , but as their M . E . Z . had said "the ceremony was faultless and had given him every satisfaction , " he ( Comp . Deeves ) was pleased to hear it , and it repaid him for the trouble taken to prepare himself for the ceremony . He should not , under ordinary circumstances have attempted it , but having had only one candidate he thought he would fill up his time by learning the ceremony and working it .

He trusted the M . E . Z . would have both time to exalt exaltees , and also to work the ceremony of installation , and if he did so any assistance he ( Comp . Deeves ) could give him was at his service . The next toast was that of "The [ P . Z . ' s , " and after Comp . Deeves had responded briefly , Comp . Kennedy said the M . E . Z . had mentioned that he

( Comp . Kennedy ) was the oldest member of the chapter ; all he ( Comp . Kennedy ) knew was that he had belonged to it and attended its meetings for 20 years without a break ; that was something for the member of a lodge or chapter to say . He had been through the chairs , and it was a great pleasure to him in the decline of his years—he was now 65 years old—to be enrolled amongst the P . Z . 's of such a grand

old chapter . Any little service he could render at any time he should always be happy to do for the companions or the chapter . Comp . Spinks said if they remembered that time last year , he ventured to predict that on the present occasion he should be very near the door of the room , and if the whole of the P . Z . 's had been present , his prophecy would have been

fulfilled , and he should have been past the door , and very near the P . S . He would not recommend their M . E . Z . to follow the advice of Comp . Deeves , and learn the installation ceremony , because he did not think the game " worth the candle , " especially as they had such a splendid worker of the ceremony as their esteemed Comp . Penfold , who for years now had done the work grandly , and without a break .

However , that was a matter for the consideration of the M . E . Z . ; for himself , they might depend upon it he should always do his best for the prosperity of the chapter , and to assist the M . E . Z . in carrying out the duties appertaining to his high and important office .

The next toast was "The Visitors , " for whom Comps . Jolly , A . Holmes , and Farrcr responded . " The Exaltee , " " The Officers , " and the Janitor's toast followed . The harmony was excellent , some good songs and recitations filling up the pauses between the speeches .

YORK . EbOraCUlTl Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —On Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., the regular meeting of this chapter was held at St . Saviourgate . Comp . T . B . Whytchead , P . Z ., acted as Z . ; Comp . George Simpson , P . Z ., as H . ; and Comp . VV . Brown as J . There

were also present Comps . J . Kay , S . E . ; H . Longford , S . N . ; G . Chapman , P . S . ; and several other companions . Comp J . Todd , P . Z . Zetland Chapter , was also present . The business consisted of the exaltation of Bro . J . T . Hansel ) , P . M ., which being concluded the members met at supper and passed a pleasant evening .

Bro . the Marquis of Harrington left Devonshire House for Liverpool-street Station on the 6 th inst ., and travelling thence to Tilbury , went on board the Bengal on his voyage to Egypt . Many of his Lordship ' s friends were present at the station to bid him farewell , while among his fellowtravellers is Bro . the Duke of Manchester .

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Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 211 ) . — This prosperous lodge met at Ladbroke Hall , Nottinghill , on the 30 th ult . Among those present were Bros . J . N . Frye , VV . M . j F . C . Frye , L . C . C ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; S . H . Park-house , J . W . ; French , S . O . j Huish , J . O . ; J . Mason , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Monson , S . D . ; Dr . Pocock , J . D . ;

VVadham , I . G . ; Dr . Kiallmark , D . C ; Rickwood , P . M . ; and Thomas Poore , P . G . I . G . ( Hon . Member ) . Bros . H . H . Shirley , M . A ., W . M . I , and Thomas , S . W . i , were visitors . 'The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . At the request of the W . M ., the Secretary assumed the chair , and installed Bro . F . C . Frye as W . M . for the

year ensuing , ably assisted by Bros . Shirley , as S . W . ; J . N . Frye , as J . W . ; T . Poore , as D . C . ; and J . Mason , I . G . The following appointments and investitures took place : Bros . Dr . Pocock , S . W . ; French , J . W . ; Huish , M . O . ; Monson , S . O . ; Parkhouse , J . O . ; Mason , 'Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Sec . ; VVadham , S . D . ; Dr . Kiallmark , J . D . ; and Schofield , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . A vote of thanks having

been passed to the Installing Officer , the resignation of Bro . Mattin was received with regret . Among those who sent apologies for non-attendance were Bros . Goodall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey ; Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Skinner , . P . M . ; Harris , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; D . P . Cama , P . G . S . B ., & c . ( Hon . Member ) , and others . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by Mrs . Linscott and

sons . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Poore responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Shirley for "The Provincial Grand Officers . " In response to the toast of his health , the VV . M . stated that , notwithstanding the pressure of his parochial and

County Council duties , he hoped to do every justice to the position which the brethren had so kindly placed him in . He felt confident that he should receive every assistance from the strong body of Past Masters—a worshipful assembly that any lodge—Craft or Mark—might well be proud of . Bros . Shirley and Thomas replied to the toast of " The

Visitors . " Bro . J . N . Frye responded to the toast of "The Past Masters . " Bros . Capt . T . C . Walls replied for " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bros . Dr . Pocock and French responded for "The Officers . " The proceedings throughout were of a most enjoyable nature .

Henniker Lodge ( No . 315 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at 8 A , Red Lion . square , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . Present : Bros . Harry Tipper , Prov . G . I . G . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; T . W . Crutch , S . W . ; H . Cox , J . W . ; J . Barnett , jun ., Prov . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , M . O . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; J . Lichtenfeld , R . of M . ; T . Adams , J . D . ; Farnfield , Stwd . ; and Col . Radcliffe , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W .

Maple , Old Kent Lodge ( T . I . ); and Morris Abrahams , Peace and Harmony , Dutoitspan ( Dutch Constitution ) . The lodge having heen opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting" confirmed , ballots were taken for three candidates , which proved unanimously favourable . Bros . Hugo Warner , 2265 , and Walter G . Hunt , 21 9 2 , being present , were very impressively advanced to the Degree

of M . M . by the W . M . Bro . Crutch having expressed his wish not to be elected W . M . for the ensuingyear . Bro . H . Cox , J . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year . Bro . James Terry was as unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Mills Tyler . Bros . Barnett and Lichtenfeld were . elected on the Audit and General Purposes Committee .

The Past Master's jewel of the lodge was voted to Bro . Harry Tipper for his great services as W . M . during the past year . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern and enjoyed an excellent banquet , and honoured the usual Masonic toasts .

CARDIFF . Langley Lodge ( No . 28 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when Bro . John Sheridan , P . P . G . S . of W ., was installed in the chair of the lodge by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . H . Hussey , P . J . G . W . As is always the case with this lodge ( which is the most flourishing" in the Province of

South Wales ) there was a large and influential gathering of brethren from this and the adjoining Province of Monmouthshire , amongst whom were Bros . Rev . J . Marsden , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . South Wales ; S . G . Homfray , P . G . M . Mon . j Col . Kerkins , D . P . G . M . Mon . ; J . Munday , I . P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . Dobbs , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Augustus P . Fabian , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; N .

D . Marks , P . M ., P . G . Sec . ; J . Coleman , P . P . A . G . Sec , J . W . ; W . H . Hooper , P . P . A . G . D . C , M . O . ; H . Frazcr , P . G . S . of W ., S . O . ; J . H . Taylor , P . P . G . Reg ., J . O . ; A . H . Roberts , P . P . S . G . D ., Reg . ; W . H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . ; S . Williams , P . G . I . G ; J . M . Gerhold , P . P . G . Org . ; Thomas James , P . A . G . D . C . ; Dr . Naunton Davies , P . G . Reg' . ; and others .

I he preliminary business having been disposed of , Bro . Sheridan was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . Hussey , the retiring W . M ., in a very able manner , assisted by the Past Masters of the lodge . The W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . J . H . Hussey , I . P . M . ; j . Coleman , S . W . j H . Frazer , J . W . ; J . H . Taylor , M . O . ; A . H . Roberts , S . O . ; Thomas

James , J . O . ; N . D . Marks , Ircas . and Sec . ; Dr . Nairnton Davies , Reg . of Marks ; John Munday , D . C ; W . H . Williams , S " . D . j J . H . Green , J . D . ; J . M . Gerhold , Org . ; S . 0 . Williams , I . G . ; and Anos Jenkins ( who was elected by the lodge ) Tyler . 'The 'Treasurer ' s accounts ,

duly audited ( showing a substantial balance in favour of the lodge ) , were received and adopted , and after the customary votes of thanks , and the nomination of seven new candidates for advancement , the lodge was closed . The usual banquet was afterwards held at the Royal Hotel , and was largely attended . The catering was of the