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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last weekly meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . VV . C . Williams being the candidate . The charge in the First Degree was delivered by Bro . J . Bailey . The lecture on thc tracing board was afterwards ' given by Bro . J . Cruttenden in the most elaborate and perfect style . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The passing questions were put bv the W . M ., and well answered by Bros . Chappcle and Wilkinson ,
successivelv . Tlie lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The dues collected amounted to 7 s . liro . W . . 1 . Mason was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensning Week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Kdward Wilkinson , 901 , was elected a joining member of the lodge , A cordial vote of thanks to Uros , Bailey and Cruttenden for the alile manner in which they had respective !} given thc ancient charge and lecture on the tracing board was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Tlie business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A meeting was held at the Moorgate , Moorgate-street , on Monday , thc ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . G . VV . Knight , VV . M . ; G . Bolton , S . VV . ; Fry , J . W . ; Edwin Storr , Sec . ; Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; VV . M . Style ' s , Preceptor ; C . Scales , Treas . ; Wace . S . D . ; Burgess , J . D .: Tomkins , I . G . j and several others . The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minntes of thc last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bvo . Fryer candidate . Thc W . M . gave the explanation of the working tools . The ceremony of raising ^ was rehearsed , Bro . Kaufman candidate . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . Bro . G . Bolton , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . foi the next meeting , when he hoped to have a good attendance of thc brethren . After " Hearty good wishes " was given to the W . M ., the lodge was closed .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1 C 04 ) . —A meeting was held on VVcdnesdav , the 5 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M ., Treas ., VV . M . ; Hayes , S . VV . ; Salter , J . VV . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec . ; Mimms , S . D . ; J . Davis , J . D . ; M . Dunstan , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Brindley , P . M . ; Goffin , P . M . ; Bull , P . M . ; Docker , P . M . ; H . White , Wombell , Smales , Baker , Edwards , Goode , Coleman , Holms , Baughn , Geisel , Hill , Chilcott , Adams , Davies , and Folson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last
meeting confirmed . The Auditors' report was adopted . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Baker , VV . M . of the Abbey Lodge , 20 3 0 , Bro . Goode answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Goode duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The VV . M . then proceeded with the ceremony of installation , Bro . Folson was presented as W . M . elect , and duly obligated . Lodge opened in the Third Degree , when the M . M . 's retired . A
Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Henrv Folson was duly installed in the chair of K . S . The M . M . ' s having been admitted , " the VV . M . was proclaimed , and saluted ir . the Three Degrees , and invested his officers . The retiring W . M . gave the Three Charges , nnd the ceremony concluded , A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Baker for the very able manner in which he rehearsed the ceremony . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The nsnal weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . J . Pellatt , W . M . ; J . B . Grieve , S . W . ; li . ] . D . Bromley , J . W . j 15 . C . Mulvey , S . D . - J . D . Graham , J . D . ' ; VV . Hancock I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; R . J . Harnell , acting as Sec . T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; G . Coop , I . Woodward , W . Ham , Henry Croakes , W . | . Mason . W . H . Toten , H . S . Hunter , J . S . Henry C . Corby , J . Rowe , R . Blum , A . Clark , C . Grassi , J ' , T . Wirthv .
C . Holland , H . Omelot , I . Mitchell , A . Wells , ] . Giannclli , P . VV . Rogers , C . Lambert , H . G . Marsden , C . I ' . Fox , and G . H . Reynolds . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the First Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . C . Corby being the candidate . liro . W . C . Smith worked the Fourth Section of the First Lecture . The W . M , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . Corby , who rehearsed
the ceremony of investment of officers at installation , Bro . H . 1 . Pellatt resumed the chair as VV . M . On rising for thc first time ' the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members nf this lodge of instruction :--Bros . G . Coop , S . W , 141 ; VV . I Mason , 1328 ; VV . Ham , 858 ; H . Croakes , 2087 ; J . Giannclli ' ijS 59 ; H . Omelot , 1563 ; and C . A . liter , 1899 . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . ] . B . Grieve be VV . M . that day fortnight ( Bro . James Terry having kindly undertaken to work the ceremony of consecration and installation
on thc 13 th ) — seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . H . J . Pellatt , VV . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the lirst time in this lodgeof instruction—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed . *'
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . i 6 ** ., ) .-Ameeting of this I odge was held on the ioth inst ,, at the New Market Hotei Present Bros . Sherer , W . M . ; Hodge , S . W . •VV . Jolly , J . VV . ; I VV . lolly ' Sec ; VV . C . Brasher , S . D . ; J . F . Rumball , J . D . ; Boiander I . G . ; Smyth , Tyler ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . Bntt P . M . ; Simpson , Greenwood , Dorling , Linnett , and Young . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . By general request , the VV . M . worked the First
Ceremony . Bro . J . Young succeeded tothe chair , and worked the Installation Ceremony , Bro . Simpson as W . M . elect the ceremony and addresses being well done . Uro . Sherer inquired for the good of the Craft , Uro . Lardner , P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Young for working thc Installation Ceremony , thc lodge unanimously adopting the same , for which Bro Young expressed his thanks . The lodge was then closed . The ollicers and brethren of the mother iodge are particularly requested to be present at the next meeting , on the 1 jth inst ., to bc enrolled
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . : 78 g ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at thc Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street S VV Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Musson , S . VV .: Glover ' I VV Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Hayes Sec ' Gilbert SD . ; Arnold , J . D . . Mason , I . G . ; Wombell . Upton ! Frost , Holmes F . Purnell , Roberts , Hume , Clarkson , Christian Mann , Clunn , Coughlan , | . Purnell , and Folson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Frost candidate . Bros . Frost and Wombell
answered the questions leading to the Second Degree The VV M then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Mason , who performed thc ceremony of investing his officers . The ist Section of the lecture was then worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , the W . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bros . Upton anil Frost were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction . Ihe VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro Musson was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week The VV M rose for the third time . All Masonic being ended , the lodge was closed . h
Bro . Sir Edward Watkin , Hart ., M . P ., presided at an extraordinary general meeting ., held at the Cannonstreet Hotel , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., of the Sub-Marine Continental Railway Company . Bros . Lord Brabourne and Lord R . Churchill were among : those present . The scheme for the purchase of the Channel Tunnel Company ( Limited ) was agreed to .
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PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —The 21 st installation meeting of this excellent working and prosperous chapter was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell , on Monday , the ioth inst . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . W . Watts , M . E . Z . ; W . Wilkins , H . ; H . Baldwin , J . ; and the Past Principals then present , after which companions below the chairs were admitted . Amongst those who attended , in addition
to the above-named , were Past First Principals James Stevens , M . S . Larlham , T . Poore , S . E . ; R . N . Field , B . R . Bryant , J . S . Terry , D . C ; and Comps . G . T . Thornes , S . N . ; H . C . Jefferys . J . elect ; C . Holcroft , P . S . ; H . A . Woodwell , E . Whittaker , G . Treves , W . H . Tilling , S . Richardson , H . Burnell , VV . Lane , and others . The visitors were Comps . S . P . Catterson , P . Z . 79 , 54 S ; H . Maunder Williams , J . 1326 ; and J . Read , 279 .
The minutes of the previous convocation having been confirmed , Bro . Wm . Lucas , of the Royal Leopold Lodge , was exalted into R . A . Masonry . The installation of the Principals for the ensuing year was then undertaken by Comp . Thomas Poore , P . Z ., S . E ., who , it is needless to say , discharged that duty with all the care and attention to detail for which that veteran Freemason is so justly celebrated . Comp . H . Wilkins , whom we regretted to find
still in anything but good health , was installed M . E . Z . ; Comps . H . Baldwin , H . ; and H . C . Jefferys , J . The officers then invested were Comps . Poore , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . Holcroft , S . N . ; B . R . Bryant , P . Z ., Treas . ; E . Whittaker , P . S . ; G . Treves , ist A . S . ; W . H . Tilling , 2 nd A . S . ; J . S . Terry , P . Z ., D . C . ; and W . Lane , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee , which was of a most encouraging character , was received and adopted , and in
the course of the evening the services of the I . P . Z ., Comp . Watts , in promoting during his year of office the great improvement in the financial condition of the chapter , were suitably acknowledged by the presentation to him of a handsome P . Z . 's jewel with appropriate inscription ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , London ) . After the despatch of routine business the companions adjourned to banquet , and spent a very pleasant evening ,
after the never , yet broken , fashion which has characterised the Panmure Chapter throughout its 21 years' existence . To this fact Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., bore witness from practical experience of every such meeting of the chapter since its consecration , and the visitors , Comps . S . P . Catterson , H . Maunder Williams , and J . Read , severally expressed their pleasure in renewing former visits , for
association with R . A . Masons who so well understood the practice of the principles of the Order in communicating happiness . With earnestly expressed wishes for the restoration to perfect health of their M . E . Z ., Comp . Wilkins , and for the continued improvement of the chapter , the companions separated at a reasonable hour , well satisfied with the proceedings of the evening .
WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1297 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Saturday , the Sth instant . Present : Comps . B . Fullwood , M . E . Z . ; T . Perrin , H . ; J . C . Woodrow , S . E . ; J . Crowden , S . N . ; VV . J . Lavington , P . S . ; G . H . Finch , ist A . S . ; G . W . Rowe , Janitor ; R . H . Crowden , P . Z . ; W . Lake , P . Z . ; Dr . E . A . Bazley , Org . ; C . W . Fox , W . Cock , W . H . Lee Davies , A . R .
VV . Pawles , and the following visitors : Comps . VV . D . Merritt , Z . elect 1000 ; Fred Bennett , 30 , P . G . Std . Br . Essex ; G . P . Gelland , Z . 19 ; R . G . Burton , P . Z . 771 ; Rosenthal ! , P . Z . 1260 ; and F . Brown , P . Z . 53 S . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee , showing 3 balance in favour of the chapter , was read , received , and adopted . The chair of First Principal was then occupied
by Comp . R . H . Crowden , who proceeded to install the M . E . Z . elect , Comp . T . Perrin , into the chair of First Principal in his well-known able and impressive manner . Comp . Osmond , being * unavoidably absent , the installation of the Second Principal did not take place ; but Comp . James Crowden was duly inducted into the chair of J . The M . E . Z . invested the ofiicers as follows : Comps . Woodrow , S . E . ; VV . F . Lavington , S . N . ; G . H . Finch , P . S . ; Robins ,
ist A . S . ; W . Cock , 2 nd A . S . ; and G . W . Rowe , Janitor . The M . E . Z . then rose , and said that he had the pleasing duty to perform of presenting to the retiring M . E . Z . a Past Principal's jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , London ) . He complimented Comp . Fullwood on his general Masonic proficiency and the valuable services he had rendered to the chapter and lodge . Comp . Fullwood returned thanks in a neat speech ,
conveying his gratitude for the gift , not for its intrinsic worth , but for the expression of goodwill it conveyed . Two candidates for exaltation were proposed , and , there being no further business , the companions adjourned to a very choice banquet , presided over by trie M . ft . Z . The toasts of " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry ; " "The M . E . Z . of the Order , H . R . H . the Prince of VVales ; " "The Pro Grand Z ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the Grand
H ., the Earl of Lathom , and the Grand J ., Lord Leigh , " having all been proposed and duly honoured , Comp . Fullwood then proposed in flattering terms " The Health of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Thos . Perrin . " The M . E . Z . responded , thanking Comp . Fullwood forthe kind expressions he had used and the companions for the manner in which they had received them . He was alive to the responsible duties the position of M . E . Z . of that
chapter imposed upon him , and hoped at the end of his year of ofiice the companions would have no cause to complain of the choice they had made . He thought it an auspicious beginning to propose for exaltation two brethren like Bros . Stead and Hands , both of whom were so well known to many present that evening—Bro . Stead being one of the senior P . M . ' s of the West Kent Lodge , and for many years Treasurer , and Bro . Hands , J . D ., and he
( the M . E . Z . ) looked forward to his holding still higher positions . While he occupied the chair of that chapter it would not be his ambition so much to add to its numbers as to maintain its high position for the excellence of its working and high calibre of its members . Before he resumed his seat he desired to thank Comp . Fullwood for the
flourishing condition in which he found the affairs of the chapter , in all respects a good balance to start with not being the least important . He was sure they could congratulate Comp . Fullwood on his year of office just expired , and wish him many years of happiness and usefulness to the Craft in which he took so much interest ; the number of
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jewels which adorned his breast testifying to the large amount of work done . He gave them , with all heartiness , "The Health ofthe I . P . Z ., Comp . Fullwood . " Comp . Fullwood replied , remarking that , although they had had no candidates in the past year , he had spent some of the most pleasant evenings in his Masonic life at the West Kent Chapter . Although he had no opportunity of distinguishing himself , there was a brighter prospect for the
present M . E . Z . and his ofiicers . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the next toast , that of "The Visitors , " which he was taking rather out of the regular course , as some of them lived at a distance and might have to leave , said they were to be congratulated upon so numerous a list , and assured them he gave them a hearty welcome and felt honoured by their presence . They had among them Comp . Barton , P . G . S ., P . P . G . S . W . and
P . P . G . S . Berks and Bucks ; Comp . Rosenthal ! , who had recently passed through the chair of his chapter with distinction ; Comp . Merritt , P . M ., who in thecourse of aweek or two would have the honour of going through a similar ordeal to that he had that evening ; Comp . Gillard , who presided over the destinies of the Mount Sinai Chapter with great ability ; Comp . Brown , of the Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement , to whom all R . A . Masons were under such
deep obligations ; and Comp . Bennett , whom all were pleased to see , and whom he trusted would repeat his visit . He hoped the Visitors one and all had spent a pleasant evening , and would depart with pleasant recollections of the West Kent Chapter . He proposed , with all heartiness , "The Health of the Visitors . " Comp . Barton replied , thanking the M . E . Z . for his kind expressions towards the visitors , and for the treat
offered them in the working of the chapter and their reception at the banquet table . Comp . Perrin and himself had business relations of an agreeable character , and when he found they were also both * Masons that relationship became more pleasant and lasting . There was no one he respected more highly than Comp . Perrin , and he wished him a happy and prosperous year of ofiice . Comp . F . Brown also replied , expressing his belief that
from what he knew of Comp . Perrin as a student of the beautiful ritual of the Royal Arch he would be found equal to all that the office demanded . He hoped during the coming year his abilities would be put to the test , and that he would have an arduous year of office . He could not sit down without referring to the way in which the ceremony of Installation had been performed that day by Comp . Crowden ; knowing as he did the difficulties he had to encounter in preparing the work , he could more
appreciate its excellence . Comps . Gillard and Rosenthall also responded . The M . E . Z . said he approached the next toast with the greatest possible pleasure , it being that of " The Health of their Excellent Comp . R . Crowden , " who had so impressively installed him that evening . He understood that some distinguished Grand Officers were invited to perform that function . They were at all times gratified to see those
distinguished brethren amongst them , and felt honoured at their presence ; but at the same time , without hinting at the slightest disrespect to those high officials to whom they were so much indebted , he was pleased the ceremony should have been performed b y his old friend , Comp . Crowden , who also acted in a similar capacity by installing him some years since into the chair of his—the M . E . Z . ' slodge . 'They all appreciated the services Comp . Crowden
so generously gave the chapter , and trusted he might be spared many years to devote those services for the good of the chapter and Masonry generally . Comp . R . H . Crowden , in reply , said : You have made some very kind remarks , M . E . Z ., in proposing my health , and 1 thank you sincerely for so doing , and I thank the companions for responding so heartily to the toast . In attempting the ceremonies of installation to-dav . I
consider that I have been only doing my duty to you , and carrying out the many promises I have made to you , of preserving the prestige and traditions of the VVest Kent Chapter ; and I thank Comp . Fullwood for allowing me to take his place to-day , and to install my old friend Comp . Perrin , into the chair of Z ., and my own brother , Comp . James Crowden , into the chair of J . 1 can assure you it has given me the greatest gratification in performing these
ceremonies , for I introduced Comp . Perrin into the West Kent Lodge , and ultimately installed him as W . M . ; and in the chapter , as you are aware , I have placed him in the several chairs . My brother , James Crowden , was my first initiate in the lodge , and 1 had the pleasure and satisfaction of installing him also as W . M . He was my first exaltee on the foundation of this chapter , and it is as gratifying to him as it is to me that he assumes the duties of
the J . ' s chair to-day . A week since I had given up all idea of installing , for , as you are aivare , my thoughts and time have been so much taken up on business matters the last few months that I have had no opportunity to think of Freemasonry . I , consequently , invited our Grand Scribe E ., Comp . Shadwell H . Clerke , and also Comp . Philbrick , G . Registrar , to perform the ceremonies , but both , unfortunately , being engaged , I determined to carry them out
myself , and I have to ask the P . Principals who were present to make every allowance , considering the short space of time at my disposal for perfecting the ritual . I congratulate the M . E . Z . on his high estate ; he is one who , I am sure , will cement that bond of unity and fraternal affection which , as we have been reminded to-day , is the foundation of our Masonic superstructure ; and , at the same time , he will preserve those happy feelings that have now
become traditional in the West Kent Chapter . The M . E . '/ .., in proposing "The Healths ol tlie P . Z . ' s of the Chapter , " said they were honoured that evening with the presence of all their P . Z . ' s , and he thanked them individually for so kindly supporting him on that occasion . They were always ready to serve the M . E . Z . in any capacity , so that the ceremonies should not suffer through the absence of any officer , and none more so than Comp .
Lake , who when presiding over that 'chapter was one of their most popular chiefs . He had the pleasure of proposing "The Health of the P . Z . ' s , " coupling with it the name of Comp . Lake . Comp . W . Lake responded . The M . E . Z . said he now had the pleasure to propose
"The Healths of the Treasurer and Scribe E . " The Treasuier was an important oflicer , and in Comp . Crowden they had a companion who carried out in a satisfactory manner any duty he undertook . They were singularl y fortunate in having Comp . Woodrow for Scribe E ., and he desired to personall y thank him for relieving him ( the M . E . Z . ) of any anxiety or responsibility in providing that
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Instruction,
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last weekly meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . VV . C . Williams being the candidate . The charge in the First Degree was delivered by Bro . J . Bailey . The lecture on thc tracing board was afterwards ' given by Bro . J . Cruttenden in the most elaborate and perfect style . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The passing questions were put bv the W . M ., and well answered by Bros . Chappcle and Wilkinson ,
successivelv . Tlie lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The dues collected amounted to 7 s . liro . W . . 1 . Mason was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensning Week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Kdward Wilkinson , 901 , was elected a joining member of the lodge , A cordial vote of thanks to Uros , Bailey and Cruttenden for the alile manner in which they had respective !} given thc ancient charge and lecture on the tracing board was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Tlie business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A meeting was held at the Moorgate , Moorgate-street , on Monday , thc ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . G . VV . Knight , VV . M . ; G . Bolton , S . VV . ; Fry , J . W . ; Edwin Storr , Sec . ; Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; VV . M . Style ' s , Preceptor ; C . Scales , Treas . ; Wace . S . D . ; Burgess , J . D .: Tomkins , I . G . j and several others . The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minntes of thc last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bvo . Fryer candidate . Thc W . M . gave the explanation of the working tools . The ceremony of raising ^ was rehearsed , Bro . Kaufman candidate . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . Bro . G . Bolton , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . foi the next meeting , when he hoped to have a good attendance of thc brethren . After " Hearty good wishes " was given to the W . M ., the lodge was closed .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1 C 04 ) . —A meeting was held on VVcdnesdav , the 5 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M ., Treas ., VV . M . ; Hayes , S . VV . ; Salter , J . VV . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec . ; Mimms , S . D . ; J . Davis , J . D . ; M . Dunstan , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Brindley , P . M . ; Goffin , P . M . ; Bull , P . M . ; Docker , P . M . ; H . White , Wombell , Smales , Baker , Edwards , Goode , Coleman , Holms , Baughn , Geisel , Hill , Chilcott , Adams , Davies , and Folson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last
meeting confirmed . The Auditors' report was adopted . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Baker , VV . M . of the Abbey Lodge , 20 3 0 , Bro . Goode answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Goode duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The VV . M . then proceeded with the ceremony of installation , Bro . Folson was presented as W . M . elect , and duly obligated . Lodge opened in the Third Degree , when the M . M . 's retired . A
Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Henrv Folson was duly installed in the chair of K . S . The M . M . ' s having been admitted , " the VV . M . was proclaimed , and saluted ir . the Three Degrees , and invested his officers . The retiring W . M . gave the Three Charges , nnd the ceremony concluded , A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Baker for the very able manner in which he rehearsed the ceremony . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The nsnal weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . J . Pellatt , W . M . ; J . B . Grieve , S . W . ; li . ] . D . Bromley , J . W . j 15 . C . Mulvey , S . D . - J . D . Graham , J . D . ' ; VV . Hancock I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; R . J . Harnell , acting as Sec . T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; G . Coop , I . Woodward , W . Ham , Henry Croakes , W . | . Mason . W . H . Toten , H . S . Hunter , J . S . Henry C . Corby , J . Rowe , R . Blum , A . Clark , C . Grassi , J ' , T . Wirthv .
C . Holland , H . Omelot , I . Mitchell , A . Wells , ] . Giannclli , P . VV . Rogers , C . Lambert , H . G . Marsden , C . I ' . Fox , and G . H . Reynolds . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the First Section of the First Lecture . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . C . Corby being the candidate . liro . W . C . Smith worked the Fourth Section of the First Lecture . The W . M , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . Corby , who rehearsed
the ceremony of investment of officers at installation , Bro . H . 1 . Pellatt resumed the chair as VV . M . On rising for thc first time ' the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members nf this lodge of instruction :--Bros . G . Coop , S . W , 141 ; VV . I Mason , 1328 ; VV . Ham , 858 ; H . Croakes , 2087 ; J . Giannclli ' ijS 59 ; H . Omelot , 1563 ; and C . A . liter , 1899 . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . ] . B . Grieve be VV . M . that day fortnight ( Bro . James Terry having kindly undertaken to work the ceremony of consecration and installation
on thc 13 th ) — seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . H . J . Pellatt , VV . M ., for the very able and efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the lirst time in this lodgeof instruction—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed . *'
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . i 6 ** ., ) .-Ameeting of this I odge was held on the ioth inst ,, at the New Market Hotei Present Bros . Sherer , W . M . ; Hodge , S . W . •VV . Jolly , J . VV . ; I VV . lolly ' Sec ; VV . C . Brasher , S . D . ; J . F . Rumball , J . D . ; Boiander I . G . ; Smyth , Tyler ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . Bntt P . M . ; Simpson , Greenwood , Dorling , Linnett , and Young . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . By general request , the VV . M . worked the First
Ceremony . Bro . J . Young succeeded tothe chair , and worked the Installation Ceremony , Bro . Simpson as W . M . elect the ceremony and addresses being well done . Uro . Sherer inquired for the good of the Craft , Uro . Lardner , P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Young for working thc Installation Ceremony , thc lodge unanimously adopting the same , for which Bro Young expressed his thanks . The lodge was then closed . The ollicers and brethren of the mother iodge are particularly requested to be present at the next meeting , on the 1 jth inst ., to bc enrolled
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . : 78 g ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at thc Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street S VV Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Musson , S . VV .: Glover ' I VV Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Hayes Sec ' Gilbert SD . ; Arnold , J . D . . Mason , I . G . ; Wombell . Upton ! Frost , Holmes F . Purnell , Roberts , Hume , Clarkson , Christian Mann , Clunn , Coughlan , | . Purnell , and Folson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Frost candidate . Bros . Frost and Wombell
answered the questions leading to the Second Degree The VV M then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Mason , who performed thc ceremony of investing his officers . The ist Section of the lecture was then worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , the W . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bros . Upton anil Frost were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction . Ihe VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro Musson was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week The VV M rose for the third time . All Masonic being ended , the lodge was closed . h
Bro . Sir Edward Watkin , Hart ., M . P ., presided at an extraordinary general meeting ., held at the Cannonstreet Hotel , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., of the Sub-Marine Continental Railway Company . Bros . Lord Brabourne and Lord R . Churchill were among : those present . The scheme for the purchase of the Channel Tunnel Company ( Limited ) was agreed to .
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PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —The 21 st installation meeting of this excellent working and prosperous chapter was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell , on Monday , the ioth inst . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . W . Watts , M . E . Z . ; W . Wilkins , H . ; H . Baldwin , J . ; and the Past Principals then present , after which companions below the chairs were admitted . Amongst those who attended , in addition
to the above-named , were Past First Principals James Stevens , M . S . Larlham , T . Poore , S . E . ; R . N . Field , B . R . Bryant , J . S . Terry , D . C ; and Comps . G . T . Thornes , S . N . ; H . C . Jefferys . J . elect ; C . Holcroft , P . S . ; H . A . Woodwell , E . Whittaker , G . Treves , W . H . Tilling , S . Richardson , H . Burnell , VV . Lane , and others . The visitors were Comps . S . P . Catterson , P . Z . 79 , 54 S ; H . Maunder Williams , J . 1326 ; and J . Read , 279 .
The minutes of the previous convocation having been confirmed , Bro . Wm . Lucas , of the Royal Leopold Lodge , was exalted into R . A . Masonry . The installation of the Principals for the ensuing year was then undertaken by Comp . Thomas Poore , P . Z ., S . E ., who , it is needless to say , discharged that duty with all the care and attention to detail for which that veteran Freemason is so justly celebrated . Comp . H . Wilkins , whom we regretted to find
still in anything but good health , was installed M . E . Z . ; Comps . H . Baldwin , H . ; and H . C . Jefferys , J . The officers then invested were Comps . Poore , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . Holcroft , S . N . ; B . R . Bryant , P . Z ., Treas . ; E . Whittaker , P . S . ; G . Treves , ist A . S . ; W . H . Tilling , 2 nd A . S . ; J . S . Terry , P . Z ., D . C . ; and W . Lane , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee , which was of a most encouraging character , was received and adopted , and in
the course of the evening the services of the I . P . Z ., Comp . Watts , in promoting during his year of office the great improvement in the financial condition of the chapter , were suitably acknowledged by the presentation to him of a handsome P . Z . 's jewel with appropriate inscription ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , London ) . After the despatch of routine business the companions adjourned to banquet , and spent a very pleasant evening ,
after the never , yet broken , fashion which has characterised the Panmure Chapter throughout its 21 years' existence . To this fact Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., bore witness from practical experience of every such meeting of the chapter since its consecration , and the visitors , Comps . S . P . Catterson , H . Maunder Williams , and J . Read , severally expressed their pleasure in renewing former visits , for
association with R . A . Masons who so well understood the practice of the principles of the Order in communicating happiness . With earnestly expressed wishes for the restoration to perfect health of their M . E . Z ., Comp . Wilkins , and for the continued improvement of the chapter , the companions separated at a reasonable hour , well satisfied with the proceedings of the evening .
WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1297 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Saturday , the Sth instant . Present : Comps . B . Fullwood , M . E . Z . ; T . Perrin , H . ; J . C . Woodrow , S . E . ; J . Crowden , S . N . ; VV . J . Lavington , P . S . ; G . H . Finch , ist A . S . ; G . W . Rowe , Janitor ; R . H . Crowden , P . Z . ; W . Lake , P . Z . ; Dr . E . A . Bazley , Org . ; C . W . Fox , W . Cock , W . H . Lee Davies , A . R .
VV . Pawles , and the following visitors : Comps . VV . D . Merritt , Z . elect 1000 ; Fred Bennett , 30 , P . G . Std . Br . Essex ; G . P . Gelland , Z . 19 ; R . G . Burton , P . Z . 771 ; Rosenthal ! , P . Z . 1260 ; and F . Brown , P . Z . 53 S . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee , showing 3 balance in favour of the chapter , was read , received , and adopted . The chair of First Principal was then occupied
by Comp . R . H . Crowden , who proceeded to install the M . E . Z . elect , Comp . T . Perrin , into the chair of First Principal in his well-known able and impressive manner . Comp . Osmond , being * unavoidably absent , the installation of the Second Principal did not take place ; but Comp . James Crowden was duly inducted into the chair of J . The M . E . Z . invested the ofiicers as follows : Comps . Woodrow , S . E . ; VV . F . Lavington , S . N . ; G . H . Finch , P . S . ; Robins ,
ist A . S . ; W . Cock , 2 nd A . S . ; and G . W . Rowe , Janitor . The M . E . Z . then rose , and said that he had the pleasing duty to perform of presenting to the retiring M . E . Z . a Past Principal's jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , London ) . He complimented Comp . Fullwood on his general Masonic proficiency and the valuable services he had rendered to the chapter and lodge . Comp . Fullwood returned thanks in a neat speech ,
conveying his gratitude for the gift , not for its intrinsic worth , but for the expression of goodwill it conveyed . Two candidates for exaltation were proposed , and , there being no further business , the companions adjourned to a very choice banquet , presided over by trie M . ft . Z . The toasts of " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry ; " "The M . E . Z . of the Order , H . R . H . the Prince of VVales ; " "The Pro Grand Z ., the Earl of Carnarvon , the Grand
H ., the Earl of Lathom , and the Grand J ., Lord Leigh , " having all been proposed and duly honoured , Comp . Fullwood then proposed in flattering terms " The Health of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Thos . Perrin . " The M . E . Z . responded , thanking Comp . Fullwood forthe kind expressions he had used and the companions for the manner in which they had received them . He was alive to the responsible duties the position of M . E . Z . of that
chapter imposed upon him , and hoped at the end of his year of ofiice the companions would have no cause to complain of the choice they had made . He thought it an auspicious beginning to propose for exaltation two brethren like Bros . Stead and Hands , both of whom were so well known to many present that evening—Bro . Stead being one of the senior P . M . ' s of the West Kent Lodge , and for many years Treasurer , and Bro . Hands , J . D ., and he
( the M . E . Z . ) looked forward to his holding still higher positions . While he occupied the chair of that chapter it would not be his ambition so much to add to its numbers as to maintain its high position for the excellence of its working and high calibre of its members . Before he resumed his seat he desired to thank Comp . Fullwood for the
flourishing condition in which he found the affairs of the chapter , in all respects a good balance to start with not being the least important . He was sure they could congratulate Comp . Fullwood on his year of office just expired , and wish him many years of happiness and usefulness to the Craft in which he took so much interest ; the number of
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jewels which adorned his breast testifying to the large amount of work done . He gave them , with all heartiness , "The Health ofthe I . P . Z ., Comp . Fullwood . " Comp . Fullwood replied , remarking that , although they had had no candidates in the past year , he had spent some of the most pleasant evenings in his Masonic life at the West Kent Chapter . Although he had no opportunity of distinguishing himself , there was a brighter prospect for the
present M . E . Z . and his ofiicers . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the next toast , that of "The Visitors , " which he was taking rather out of the regular course , as some of them lived at a distance and might have to leave , said they were to be congratulated upon so numerous a list , and assured them he gave them a hearty welcome and felt honoured by their presence . They had among them Comp . Barton , P . G . S ., P . P . G . S . W . and
P . P . G . S . Berks and Bucks ; Comp . Rosenthal ! , who had recently passed through the chair of his chapter with distinction ; Comp . Merritt , P . M ., who in thecourse of aweek or two would have the honour of going through a similar ordeal to that he had that evening ; Comp . Gillard , who presided over the destinies of the Mount Sinai Chapter with great ability ; Comp . Brown , of the Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement , to whom all R . A . Masons were under such
deep obligations ; and Comp . Bennett , whom all were pleased to see , and whom he trusted would repeat his visit . He hoped the Visitors one and all had spent a pleasant evening , and would depart with pleasant recollections of the West Kent Chapter . He proposed , with all heartiness , "The Health of the Visitors . " Comp . Barton replied , thanking the M . E . Z . for his kind expressions towards the visitors , and for the treat
offered them in the working of the chapter and their reception at the banquet table . Comp . Perrin and himself had business relations of an agreeable character , and when he found they were also both * Masons that relationship became more pleasant and lasting . There was no one he respected more highly than Comp . Perrin , and he wished him a happy and prosperous year of ofiice . Comp . F . Brown also replied , expressing his belief that
from what he knew of Comp . Perrin as a student of the beautiful ritual of the Royal Arch he would be found equal to all that the office demanded . He hoped during the coming year his abilities would be put to the test , and that he would have an arduous year of office . He could not sit down without referring to the way in which the ceremony of Installation had been performed that day by Comp . Crowden ; knowing as he did the difficulties he had to encounter in preparing the work , he could more
appreciate its excellence . Comps . Gillard and Rosenthall also responded . The M . E . Z . said he approached the next toast with the greatest possible pleasure , it being that of " The Health of their Excellent Comp . R . Crowden , " who had so impressively installed him that evening . He understood that some distinguished Grand Officers were invited to perform that function . They were at all times gratified to see those
distinguished brethren amongst them , and felt honoured at their presence ; but at the same time , without hinting at the slightest disrespect to those high officials to whom they were so much indebted , he was pleased the ceremony should have been performed b y his old friend , Comp . Crowden , who also acted in a similar capacity by installing him some years since into the chair of his—the M . E . Z . ' slodge . 'They all appreciated the services Comp . Crowden
so generously gave the chapter , and trusted he might be spared many years to devote those services for the good of the chapter and Masonry generally . Comp . R . H . Crowden , in reply , said : You have made some very kind remarks , M . E . Z ., in proposing my health , and 1 thank you sincerely for so doing , and I thank the companions for responding so heartily to the toast . In attempting the ceremonies of installation to-dav . I
consider that I have been only doing my duty to you , and carrying out the many promises I have made to you , of preserving the prestige and traditions of the VVest Kent Chapter ; and I thank Comp . Fullwood for allowing me to take his place to-day , and to install my old friend Comp . Perrin , into the chair of Z ., and my own brother , Comp . James Crowden , into the chair of J . 1 can assure you it has given me the greatest gratification in performing these
ceremonies , for I introduced Comp . Perrin into the West Kent Lodge , and ultimately installed him as W . M . ; and in the chapter , as you are aware , I have placed him in the several chairs . My brother , James Crowden , was my first initiate in the lodge , and 1 had the pleasure and satisfaction of installing him also as W . M . He was my first exaltee on the foundation of this chapter , and it is as gratifying to him as it is to me that he assumes the duties of
the J . ' s chair to-day . A week since I had given up all idea of installing , for , as you are aivare , my thoughts and time have been so much taken up on business matters the last few months that I have had no opportunity to think of Freemasonry . I , consequently , invited our Grand Scribe E ., Comp . Shadwell H . Clerke , and also Comp . Philbrick , G . Registrar , to perform the ceremonies , but both , unfortunately , being engaged , I determined to carry them out
myself , and I have to ask the P . Principals who were present to make every allowance , considering the short space of time at my disposal for perfecting the ritual . I congratulate the M . E . Z . on his high estate ; he is one who , I am sure , will cement that bond of unity and fraternal affection which , as we have been reminded to-day , is the foundation of our Masonic superstructure ; and , at the same time , he will preserve those happy feelings that have now
become traditional in the West Kent Chapter . The M . E . '/ .., in proposing "The Healths ol tlie P . Z . ' s of the Chapter , " said they were honoured that evening with the presence of all their P . Z . ' s , and he thanked them individually for so kindly supporting him on that occasion . They were always ready to serve the M . E . Z . in any capacity , so that the ceremonies should not suffer through the absence of any officer , and none more so than Comp .
Lake , who when presiding over that 'chapter was one of their most popular chiefs . He had the pleasure of proposing "The Health of the P . Z . ' s , " coupling with it the name of Comp . Lake . Comp . W . Lake responded . The M . E . Z . said he now had the pleasure to propose
"The Healths of the Treasurer and Scribe E . " The Treasuier was an important oflicer , and in Comp . Crowden they had a companion who carried out in a satisfactory manner any duty he undertook . They were singularl y fortunate in having Comp . Woodrow for Scribe E ., and he desired to personall y thank him for relieving him ( the M . E . Z . ) of any anxiety or responsibility in providing that