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thc toast of his health individually . He had happened to be looking through a very interesting communication he received on work in Masonry and he came across the name of Comp . Glaisher . It occurred to him that he and Comp . Glaisher were running very nearly together , but Comp . Glaisher was much his superior in age though his junior in Masonry . Pointing this out to Comp . Ohren , M . E . Z ., that

distinguished companion had told the chapter what was perfectly true , _ that he ( Dr . Hogg ) was 7 G that day . Moreover , it was his 40 th year in Freemasonry . He had passed a longer time in Freemasonry than perhaps fell to the lot of many . . He was happy to meet so many kind friends and companions , both that night and on other occasions . He hoped that would not be the last time when he would meet

the companions of the Grand Master ' s Chapter and the companion who occupied the chair , whose working was so well known in the Craft and in Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . Magnus Ohren , M . E . Z ., in acknowledging the toast of " The Three Principals , " which was proposed by Comp . Bradshaw Brown , P . Z ., said some of the visitors might consider it strange that the chapter should have

only six Grand Officers in it instead of Go . The chapter really was older than it appeared to be . He had a letter from Comp . W . J . Hughan , the well-known Masonic historian , in which he said doubtless the members of the Grand Master ' s Lodge worked the Royal Arch from 1 759 or before , as it is likely the lodge existed prior to the date of the certificate or charter . No warrant was needed for

the ceremony of the Royal Arch in those days under the Ancients , and apparently at the Union in December , 1 S 13 , No . 1 did not claim a continuance of the privilege by having a warrant granted by the Grand Chapter for 1 S 17 as many other ancient lodges did . That explained what he ( Comp . Ohren ) said , that had this Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , taken up in that year ( 1 S 13 ) the Royal

Arch , instead of six or seven , they might have had 60 or 70 Past Principals of the chapter . The other two Principals also replied . Comp . W . E . Chapman , responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " said he never came to the Grand Master's Chapter without enjoying himself , and he was sure every other visitor that evening would say he had enjoyed

himself . He was very much pleased with the work in the chapter . As he was in the peculiar position of being M . E . Z . of the Savage Club Chapter and of the Bayard Chapter , he wished some of the companions of the Grand Master ' s Chapter would come and visit them . They had had already Comps . Belton and Eve , and any companion would receive a hearty welcome .

Comp . Bradshaw Brown responded to the toast of "The Past Principals . " He was sorry the installation ceremony was appointed for so early an hour that he could not attend it , but there was this advantage about the circumstancethat it gave him the opportunity of thanking Comp . Fenner for stepping into the breach and performing the ceremonies . Comp . E . M . StillweH , P . S ., responding to the toast of

"The Officers , " assured the M . E . Z . that they would support him during his year of office to the best of their ability , and they hoped there would be a great deal of work to do . They felt that as officers of No . 1 chapter they were officers of a chapter second to none in Royal Arch Masonry , and they were proud of being officers of that chapter . Comp . Charles Belton , S . E ., gave some particulars of

the antiquity of the chapter , which he had been able to place before Grand Chapter Committee , and he contended that , instead of applying for a warrant for a new chapter , they should have applied for a warrant of confirmation . He had sent the particulars to Comp . W . J . Hughan as follows : At the meeting of the Grand Master ' s Chapter , No . 1 , in January last , I had the pleasure to bring before the notice

of the companions the interesting fact that the minute books of the Grand 'Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , contained entries showing that a Grand Master ' s Chapter was in active working existence ( under a warrant from the Grand Master ' s Lodge ) in the year 1794 , and that it continued to meet and exalt brethren for many years after that date . On making this report 1 was desired by the companions to

place the facts before the Committee of General Purposes in order that , if possible , the antiquity of the chapter might be recognised by the Supreme Grand Chapter . I at once proceeded to carry out this request , and herewith beg to submit copies of the correspondence which ensued on the subject . I regret to say that the Committee of General Purposes did not see their way to comply with the wish of

the chapter . Although , however , the want of continuity proved a fatal bar to the present Grand Master ' s Chapter being recognised as the same chapter which existed in 1794 , I have succeeded in proving by the Athol books in the office of the Grand Scribe E . that there was an established Grand Master s Chapter at the date mentioned , the names of the exaltees being duly inscribed in such books . In

submitting this correspondence to the companions I feel assured that they with me will deem themselves honoured in belonging to a Royal Arch chapter which , although tor technical reasons it cannot be recognised as having had a continuous existence since 1 794 , is without doubt as ancient as the Grand Masters' Lodge ! i . lf- ~ Yours fraternally , Charles Belton , P . Z .. P . G .

aw . Br ., Scribe E . —In the minute book of Grand Master's Lodge it was distinctly stated that the chapter was held under warrant of that lodge , the lodge issued their own warrant , and they exalted their own brethren after the ordinary lodge meeting . There was not the slightest question or doubt that the chapter worked 100 vears arro .

u c been an interregnum , Grand Chapter could not recognise a continuous working for 100 years . 1 ne books of the Grand Master's Lodge showed that the M . J $ the lodge were Passed through the Grand Master ' s Chapter . The companions shortly afterwards adjourned .

Duke of Connaught Chapter ( No . 1524 ) 1 U » '; ' 0 " vocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s lotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , a \ Y * r : Com P - W . II . Lee , Prov . G . S . E . Middx ., P . Z ., rV ' " uV T G Hodges , H . ; W . Simpson , J . ; N . V . " - P . Z ., S . E . ; A . Berry , P . Z .: I . Hoit . P . Z . : I . i

;• ayne , P . Z . ; W . W . Lee , S . N . ; VV . Thomson , Uiirgess ' "d A'S' ; E" J' Turnbul 1 ' and H B - I ' rin "" i " conlirmation of the minutes , the election of as f ., 'ii P was Proceeded with , and resulted unanimously son H \ w , ' ? , I ' ' ' Ho ( 1 * - ' M-E-z-S W . Simpre-e | ir ; L- ) V W' Lce J-i and VV- H- L <"<"> P-Z-. "'as elected Treasurer . Bro . IT . B . Burgess , 1524 , was then 'Pressivel y exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . A letter

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was read from Comp . Beasley , M . E . Z ., expressing his regret at inability to attend throurrh illness . A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the M . E . Z . as a mark of respect and esteem from the members . The chapter was closed , and a very enjoyable evening followed the usual banquet .

Anglo-American Chapter ( No . 2191 ) . — The installation meeting of this young and progressive chapter was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Monday , the 10 th inst . Present : Comps . P .. C . Lambert , M . E . Z . ;' J . J . Wedgwood , H . and M . E . Z . elect ; F . VV . Frigout , J . ; Ed . Stimson , Treas . ; W . Towers , Acting P . S . ; C . N . Syder 2 nd A . S ., S . E . elect ; J . N . CottrellT . Sydney

, , Smith , G . T . Atkinson , T . H . Clapp , and J . S . Gregory , J anitor . The visitors were Comps . W . Smallpiece , P . Z . 1201 ; Harold Carter , P . Z . 92 ; Wm . C . Curtis , S . N . 1472 ; T . Grummant , P . Z . and Treas . 1275 ; C . H . Stone , S . E . lyor ; Adolphus Clark , P . Z . ; E . L . Home , P . Z . 7 ; Frederick Orchard , 192 ; and C . J . Eccleston , 1624 .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . T . H . Clapp , P . M . 15 , which proved unanimous for exaltation . That ceremony was performed very creditably by the M . E . Z ., the lectures being ably rendered by Comp . Adolphus Clark and the M . E . Z . The installation of Principals was next proceeded with , Comp . J . J . Wedgwood being installed into the chair of Z . by Comp . VV . Smallpiece in an able

manner . Comp . G . Lambert , P . G . D . C , was inductedinto the chair of H ., as also Comp . F . W . Frigout into the chair of J . The M . E . Z . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . E . Stimson , Treas . ; C . N . Syder , S . E . 5 W . Towers , P . S . ; J . N . Cottrell , 1 st . A . S . ; and G . T . Atkinson , 2 nd A . S . The investing ot Janitor was deferred . Letters of apology were read from several companions regretting inability to attend .

The business of the chapter ended , it was closed , and the companions adjourned to a recherche banquet , which was highly appreciated . The cloth removed , the M . E . Z . gave the loyal and Royal Arch toasts right royally , and as such they were received . The toast of "TheProG . Z ., G . H ., G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was duly honoured , and responded to by Comp . G . Lambet , P . G .

D . C , H ., who stated the great pleasure it gave him to reply to the toast , for his long connection with the Pro G . Z ., Earl Lathom , and also the G . H ., the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , he could assure the companions they were most untiring in their labours for the benefit of the companions , and the distance they each came to Grand Chapter , the former frpm Lancashire and the latter from Cornwall , to

perform those duties deserved the hearty thanks of all , which was always most readily accorded them . He heartily thanked the companions on behalf of the Grand Officers . The toast of "The M . E . Z . " followed , presented by Comp . H . C Lambert , l . P . Z ., who stated that the M . E . Z . had the hearty good wishes of all the companions . He wished him a prosperous year of office , with good health

that he might bestow his abilities for the good of the chapter . In reply , the M . E . Z . remarked he was a founder of the chapter and had rapidly advanced to this honourable position . He hoped he might have plenty of exaltees , and would assure the companions the duties should be carried out to the very best ot his ability .

The toast of " H . and J . " was well given and replied to by both officers in some well chosen remarks . The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of "The Past Principals" in becoming terms , at the same time presenting the jewel to Comp . H . C . Lambert for the able services rendered the chapter during the past year . The toast was well responded to by Comp . IT . C .

Lambert , l . P . Z ., thanking the M . E . Z . for such kind remarks of him and pledging himself to do all he possibly could to further the interests of the chapter . Comp . A . Clark said he had always taken a deep interest in the chapter , was one of its founders and had witnessed

its steady growth with much satisfaction He was about to go immediately to America , and did not know when he should return , but he should ever pray that God would bless and prosper the chapter , and that he should have thc pleasure of again visiting the chapter at some future time . The toast of " The Exaltee " followed .

Comp . Clapp replied in terms of appreciation , both of admitting him as a companion and also of the impressive and admirable manner in which that ceremony was carried out . He would endeavour to prove worthy . The toast of "The Visitors" received a most cordial

greeting . Comps . Grummant , Home , Carter , and Smallpiece very ably responded . Thc M . E . Z . next gave the toast of "The Ollicers , " and said he was proud of such an excellent array . Comps . Stimson , Treas . ; Syder , S . E . ; VV . Towers , P . S . ; and the 1 st and 2 nd Assistant Sojourners acknowledged the

compliment . The Janitor's toast closed a very happy and successful meeting . A capital programme of music was provided by Comp , Fred Cozens , ably assisted by Comp . Bell and Mr . Fell Comp . Cozens presided at the piano .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Xoogee ano Cbapters of 3 n 0 tructton .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 2 . 5 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at " Frascati ' s , " 30 , Oxford-street , when there were present Bros . F . Klein , W . M . ; J . J . Dixon , S . VV . ; F . Hewson , J . W . j E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Marx , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; J . Blundcll , Treas . ; F . Bonham , Sec ; W . Freeman , S . D . ; A . Beekcr , J . D . ; J . Grose , I . G . ; F . Osborn , and M . Taylor .

Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Osborn having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Osborn being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . Bro . Marx worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . The

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lodge having been closed in the Second Degree , the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . forthe ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting was held at the Yorkshire Grey , Woodstock-street , Oxfordstreet . VV ., on Wednesday evening , the 5 th inst . Present : Bros . Evenden , VV . M . ; Lonsdale , S . VV . ; Mason . J . VV . ;

Osborne , S . D . ; Stait , J . D . ; Hill , I . G . ; Paul , Preceptor ; Willby , Hon . Sec ; Bicknell , Osborne , Ledger , Vigar , and Bonham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the W . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ledger being the candidate . The 4 th Section was worked

by the W . M . Ihe lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time . It was proposed and seconded "That Bro . Stait be elected a joining member of this lodge of

instruction . " Carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the S . VV . was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . The Audit Committee were appointed—Bros . Mason , Vigar , and Osborne . TheW . M . rose for the third time . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the Gth inst ., at the Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , when the following brethren were present : Bros . F . Ruthven , W . M . ; J . L . Driscoll , S . W . ; Broughton , J . W . ; J . W . Wilson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Garrod , P . M ., Treas . ; B . Stocker , Sec ; Everdell , P . M ., S . D . ; Brown , J . D . ; Sear , I . G . ; Bassett , Hall , Wilkinson , Stephens , and Reynolds .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Brown being the candidate . Bro . Wilkinson answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing

rehearsed , Bro . Wilkinson being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose forthe first time , and Bro . Hall was electedja joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Driscoll was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes " from the brethren , the lodge was closed .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —A meeting was hell on Thursday , the Gth inst ., at the King ' s Arms , John-street , W . C , when there were present Bros . Fred . Reeves , W . M . ; Samuel Rashleigh , S . W . ; J . Andrews , J . W . ; Baldwin , P . M ., Preceptor ; Chas . Reeves , Treas . ; Chas . Cowland , S . D . ; VV . J . Juby , I . G . ; and VV . Bean . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed . Thc 1 st and 2 nd Sections

of the Lecture were worked by the W . M . and Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of passing was announced , and Bro . Bean having offered himself as a candidate , and answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Bean duly passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose

for the second time , and on the proposal of Bro . Baldwin , seconded by Bro . Andrews , Bro . Rashleigh was duly elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . elect briefly responded , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and in introducing the motion standing in his name , stated that he had sent to every member of the lodge a special notice requesting attendance , and it was a matter of great disappointment to him to find so

small a meeting . He then proposed the following addition to the by-laws— " That any brother who shall have introduced 12 new joining members , shall be considered to have rendered signal service to the lodge , and shall be entitled to the privilege of honorary life membership . " This was seconded by Bro . Baldwin , who stated that such an addition to the by-laws ought largely to conduce to the prosperity of the lodge by inducing the members to bring in fresh blood , and so swell the average fil weekly attendances . Bro .

Rashleigh , in putting the motion , said he was always willing to work for the lodge without requiring any special inducement , but he considered the proposal now before the brethren would certainly help to swell the membership roll , and for his own part he hoped , in a short time , to have the honour of styling himself an honorary life member of the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction . The motion was then put , and carried unanimously . All Musonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . C . T . Brown , W . M . ; J . T . Haley , S . W . ; VV . Hillier , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; C . Godfrey , VV . M . 2021 , S . D . ; Major E . J . Reed , J . D . ; D . Gellion , P . VI . 142 s , I . G . ; S . VV . Manktelow , Stwd . ; W . J . Fer , iii « -n , P . M .

177 , Tyler ; VV . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; C . J . Brown , P . M . 733 J J- C . Conway , W . M . 1 S 91 ; E . T . Cinder , H . Barnett , M . Rosenberg , and G . Weaver . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Barnett was instructed in the duties leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Conway , at

the request of thc VV . M ., assumed the chair , and resumed the lodge to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Craig being candidate . Bro . Brown , then re-assumed the chair . Bro . Ferguson , assisted by the brethren , worked the 2 nd Section ot the Lecture . Bro . Haley was elected W . M . for the next

meetingofficers to be in rotation . A communication was read from Mre . Smith . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Brown for the able manner he had presided as VV . M . for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

It is expected that thc Prince of Wales will be present at the West Norfolk Hunt Steeplechases , which will take place a few miles from Sandringham , on Monday next .