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last convocation were read and conlirmed and the ' . n c the Audit Committee received and adopted . ro G P . Festa then proceeded to install Comp . F . R . W . udpes as First Principal , a ceremony vvhich he performed - very creditable manner . Comp . Brooks , the H . elect , lB rt Comp- Slyman , J . elect , having previously occupied h ir respective chairs thc ceremony of installation was . l ; cn-nsed with in their case .

u ; T -VI Z . then appointed his othcers as lollows : comps . c Brooks * H . j H . Slyman , J . j A . Carter , S . E . ; W . r « dtaeVS . N . 5 G . P . Festa , Treas . ; E . Dobie , P . S . ; R . Henwood , ist A . S . ; W . Goodman , 2 nd A . S . After the ' stallation . a candidate , Comp . Phillipe , vvas introduced , and the ceremony of exaltation was very ably performed by Jvmo Hedges . Before closing the chapter , Comp . Hedges

mse and said he had a most agreeable duty to perform , „ d that was to present to their Immediate Past First Principal , Comp . Festa , a Past Principal's jewel , which he . ted he vvould accept as some slight acknowledgement nf the services he had rendered to the chapter from its first stitution . Comp . Festa suitably acknowledged Ihe complimenr- and heartily thanked Comp . Hedges and the mpanions for their kindly recognition cf his services . ' , O IPWPI vvas of the same design as the one presented

to Comp . Montague Guest at the previous annual meeting , and bore his arms and crest . It vvas manufactured by Comp . George Kenning . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adiourned to a banquet , under the presidency of Comp . Hedges . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to , and a very agreeable evening was spent .

GALLERY CHAPTER ( No . 1928 ) . —A convocation of this chapter vvas held on Saturday evening , at the Brixton Hall , under the presidency of Comps . Massey , Z . j ' Minstrell , H . ( Z . elect ); and W . M . Duckworth . ' Ihe other companions present included Comps . J . H . Thomas , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; R . J . Albery , Treas . ; H . Kni » ht , j . Duckworth , Greenwood , Brown , Manning ,

Drysdale , Read and others . Comp . lhomas Minstrell vvas installed in the chair of the First Principal Z , and Comp . VV . M . Duckworth in that of H . Comp . Massey . P . Z ., was elected to the chair of J ., and in the course cf proceedings a handsome P . Z . 's jewel was presented to him for his services as a P . Z . during the year vvhich has just passed . Comp . Thomas ( to whom also a

valuable P . Z . ' s jewel was presented the previous Saturday ) vvas re-appointed Scribe K . ; Comps . Albery , as Treas . ; j . Duckworth , as N . ; H . Wright , as Principal Sojourner ; and Greenwood , as Assist . Sojourner . The installation ceremony vvas admirably performed by Comp . Drysdale , an honorary member of the chapter , and on the motion of Comp . Minstrell a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to him for his services to the chapter on that and

on other occasions . The M . E . Z . said that it vvas a source of great satisfaction to the chapter to find one of their honorary members taking so lively an interest in the chapter as to be so frequently present amongst them , and he also remarked that the companions vvere deeply indebted to Comp . Drysdale for presenting the chapter with the floor cloth . Comp . Drysdale warmly ( hanked the companions , and the chapter was closed in due form .

CHELTENHAM . —Chapter of Unanimity ( No . 82 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter , for the installation of Principals , vvas held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., when Comp . G . Norman , Prov . G . Std . Br ., vvas installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . W . R . Felton , H . ; and Comp . Rev . Dr . Kynaston , J . The installation ceremony was performed by Comps . F . Ti ' cehurst ,

I . P . Z . ; W . Forth ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . A . G . Soj . ; and R . W . White , P . P . G . P . S . The officers appointed vvere Comps . W . R . Porcher , P . Z ., Treas . ; E . Lawrence , S . E . ; W . Powell , S . N . ; J . L . Butler , Prin . Soj . ; J . Shaw Carleton and Rev . J . H . Churchill Baxter , Asst . Soj . ' s ; and J . A . Matthews , Org . There vvere also present Comps . J . Brook-Smith , M . A .,

Prov . G . H . ; H . Jeffs , P . P . G . I . ; J . Walker , M . A ., P . P . G . J . ; W . L . Bain , P . Z . ; S . Moss , Z . ; S . Bland , J . 493 J and others . In the course of the proceedings much sympathy vvas expressed vvith their Provincial Grand Superintendent , the Right Hon . Sir Michael Hicks-Beach , Bart ., on the affliction under which he is suffering , and a resolution in this sense was proposed by the M . E . Z ., seconded by the Prov . G . H ., nnd unanimously adopted .

WARRINGTON . —Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . —The anniversary of this chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., and , in addition to the officers and members present , there vvere several visiting companions . The chapter vvas duly opened , and the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmedvvhen Comp . P . JEdelstenPPG

, . , ... td - Br ., and P . Z . 14 S and 1250 , proceeded to install the principals for the ensuing year , viz ., Comps . C . Skinner , "'• li . Z . ; J , H . Evans , H . ; and T . Grime , J ., in accordai } ce with the usual rites and ceremonies of the Order , Th ni V , 1 S t' 0 ne '" an ac * m'ra' - , ' an ( * impressive manner , 'he M . E . Z . then invested the following officers , viz . ir . ° mps . I . Hesketh . S . E . Inhnsnn . S . N . n . W . Finnm

, UM 5 !? ?• GreenalI > P - - ' j and T . Domville , Janitor , ne M . E . Z ., on behalf of the members of the chapter , then Presented to the I . P . Z ., Comp . C . E . Hindley , a handsome ' I •? jewel , in token of the esteem in vvhich he is held , Th t ! was acknowledged in suitable terms . I ' chapter being duly closed , the companions adjourned £ a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . th » , ner - and , aftrr spending a very pleasant evening , y se Parated in perfect harmony .

BOLTON , -St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 348 ) . — Hear ^ u meetln ff of this chapter was held at the Bull ' s nr „ " , ° > ° n Tuesday , the Sth inst ., vvhen there were H I C ° " -Ps . W . Cooper , M . E . Z . ; John I <\ Skelton , Newton , DfV'A'A Thos . Nightingale , S . E . ; James lohn ^' ^ 'G . S . N . ; Thomas Higson , Janitor ; R .

Xhe •/ - " ° - VVingheld , and John Whittaker . the f 0 n - pter being opened , and the minutes confirmed , Comnc V"S companions vvere duly elected as officers : Tho ^ J ^ J- Skelton , M . E . Z . ; John Kenyon , H . j NewtSf s il ? htln K ft J-J w - c °° p * S - E- J ames ' ' * 5 C B , Wingfield , P . S . ; Robt . lohnson ,

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ist A . S . ; John Whittaker , 2 nd A . S . ; Robert Harwood , Treasurer ; and Thomas Higson , Janitor . Comps . Skelton and Kenyon vvere appointed to audit the Treasurer's accounts . A new code of by-laws for the government of the chapter was considered and adopted . A notice of motion vvas given for the removal of the chapter to the new Freemasons' Hall . All business being concluded , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

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HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 284 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on VVednesday , the gth inst ., vvhen there vvere present Bros . A . G . Fidler , W . M . ; T . Linzell , P . M . 239 , acting as S . W . ; Major Penrose Dunbar , P . M ., P . G . S ., acting as J . W . ; VV . J . Meek , P . M . 2 SS and 199 , and P . G . S ., acting as I . P . M . ;

P . Gilling , M . O . ; | . Webb , S . O . ; F . Wheelhouse , J . O . ; VV . Metcalfe , S . D , ' ; J . Oddy , J . D . j J . D . Birkin , P . M ., Secretary . Visitors : Bros . W . Binnie , and H . J . Stephens , P . M . 199 , P . G . S . The lodge being opened in due form , the ballot was taken for Bro . C . J . Knightley , Secretary 355 , as a joining member , vvhich proving unanimous , Bro . Knightley entered

the lodge . The ballot vvas also taken for Bro . Morton J . Barnes , 754 , as candidate for advancement to the Mark Degree . This also proved unanimous , but Bro . Barnes vvas unable to attend owing to sicknessat home . Bro . W . J . Meek , P . M ., ihe father of the lodge , one of the founders , and its first W . M ., then gave the lecture on the tracing board in the Mark Degree , vvhich was splendidly rendered , and

which elicited loud and enthusiastic applause from the brethren present . Bro . Major Dunbar proposed , and Bro Birkin seconded , that a cordial vote of thanks be given to Bro . VV . J . Meek for the great Masonic treat given to the brethren by his lecture , and also a deep regret that the lodge was about to lose Bro . Meek , who is about to go to New Zealand , and that both these expressions of thanks

and regret be inserted in the minutes of the lodge . This was carried with acclamation . Bro . Meek replied in a very feeling and touching speech , and vvas visibly affected at parting from the lodge . There being no further business the lodge vvas closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , where they partook of Bro . Oddy's usual generous fare .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , Bro . A . G . Fidler , the W . M ., proposed in a very forcible and touching speech " The Health of our dear Bro . Meek , the father of the lodge , " which was most enthusiastically received by the brethren . Bro . Meek replied , wishing the Iodge every prosperity ,

and trusted , if he did not meet any ' of the biethren again on earth , he might meet them all in the Grand Lodge above . The Tyler's toast closed a vcry enjoyable evening . It is the intention of the brethren of 2 S 4 to present Bro . Meek , before his departure , vvith a memento of their affection , esteem , and respect for him as a man and as a brother Mason .

BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( T . I . )—A meeting of this lodge vvas held on I hursday , the loth inst ., at the Commercial Hotel , vvhen there vvere present Bros . E . G . Harwood , VV . M . ; VV . Wadeson , S . W . ; N . Nicholson , J . W . ; W . Court , M . O . ; John Barrett , S . O . j G . P . Brockbank , P . G . W ., Treasurer ; W . Cooper , P . P . S . G . D ., Secretary ; R . H . Phillips , Conductor ; James

Eckersley , S . D . ; Robert Jones , J . D . ; I'hos . Nightingale , I . G . j ' Thomas Higson , Tyler ; James Horrocks , C . B ,, P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; John Partington , P . M , P . S . G . D . ; John Kenyon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; John Harwood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Thomas Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; John Alcock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; H . Crutchley , J . W . Thompson , Fred W . Brockbank , J . H . Heyes , E . Hendley , J .

Hibbert , R . rl . Swindlehurst , John F . Skelton , Edward Gregory , Charles Holgate , Robert Johnson , and Thomas Harper . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . Two brethren , who were proposed for advancement , were balloted for and elected , and Bros . John Hardcastle and VVilliam Greenwood being in attendance , vvere advancod to the honourable Degree of Mark

Master by Bro . John Partington , I . P . M ., P . S . G . D ., the concluding portion of the ceremony being conducted by Bro . John Kenyon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., and vvho also explained the working tools of the Degree . The W . M ., Bro . E . G . Harwood , and Bros . J . Kenyon and J . Barrett , announced their intention of acting as Stewards at the Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the brethren from Grand Lodge , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

CHACEWATER . — Boscawen Lodge ( No . 101 ) . —On Monday , the 7 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge met for the installation of Bro . C . Kent , P . G . M . O ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . There were present Bros . W . A . Bennett , W . M . ; S . G . Moyle , I . P . M . ; C . Kent , S . W . ; W . P . Hugoe , P . P . J . G . D ., P . M ., Sec ; J . Niness , P . P . J . G . W ., P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . G . L .

Church , P . P . G . C , P . M ., Chap . ; and J . Estlick , P . P . G . I . of W ., P . M . The visiting brethren included Bros . F . Crouch , P . M . 351 , J . G . D . of England ; VV . K . Baker , P . M . S 7 ; E . F . Whitley , S . VV . 206 ; VV . B . Morriss , W . M . 78 ; VV . H . Knight , 78 ; and E . Milford Cock , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . 73 . Bro . Crouch attended by special invitation to work an advancement and to install the

W . M ., and under his direction the two ceremonies vvere most impressively peiformed . The newly-installed W . M . appointed his ofiicers as follows : Bros . VV . A . Bennett , I . P . M . j H . Searle , S . W . ; J . A . Moyle , J . W . ; W . P . Hugoe , M . O . ; J . Tregea , S . O . ; S . G . Moyle , J . O . ; G . L . Church , Chap . ; J . Niness , Treas . j J . Estlick ,

Sec ; S . Mitchell , S . D . ; J . C . Oates , j . D . ; T . H . Borlase , I . G . j and W . Lean , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to the Britannia Hotel , where dinner vvas provided by Bro . J . Hocking . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a pleasant evening spent .

HARTLEPOOL . —St . Helen ' s Chapter ( No . 531 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the gth instant . The chapter was opened by Comp . T . J . Johnson , M . E . Z .,

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assisted by Comps . J . Quincey , H ., and J . Metcalfe , J There were also present Comps . J . Horsley , P . Z ., Prov . G . H . ; F . Bennett , P . Z . ; G . Carter , P . Z . 7 64 , Prov . G . D . C . ; and others . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and letters of apology for absence from Comp . Knowles of the Tees Chapter , and others were read by Scribe E . A ballot was then taken for two

candidates for exaltation , vvhich proved unanimous . AH companions below the chair , having retired , the M . E . Z ., assisted by Comp . Bennett , P . Z ., proceeded to install his successor . The following is a complete list of the new officers : Comps . J . Quincey , M . E . Z ; J . Metcalfe , H . ;

M . Harrison , J . ; j . Wetherell , Scribe E . ; F . Hockaday , Scribe N . ; j . Taylor , P . S . ; E . Nixey , ist A . S . ; H . Hirley , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Shaw , Janitor . After "Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to Brother Humble ' s Cleveland Hotel , where a very oleasant evening vvas spent .

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YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . —The installation meeting of this preceptory vvas held on Tuesday , the gth instant , in the Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . In tha absence through illness of the E . P ., Fra . Christopher Palliser , the throne vvas assumed by Fra . T . B . Whytehead . There were also present Fras . W . Brown , Constable ; VV . H . Cowper , Marshal ; J . T .

Seller , Sub-Marshal ; Major Macgachen , Herald ; J . Marshall , P . ; and many others . The E . Preceptor elect , Fra . W . . H . Cowper vvas presented by Fra . J . Marshal , P ., and vvas forthwith installed in the usual manner by the acting E . P ., who subsequently invested him vvith the jewel of an honorary member of Mary Commandery , Philadelphia ( an hereditary distinction of the

Preceptories of Ancient Ebor ) , and entrusted to his care the sword and banner presented by Mary Commandery in 1 S 76 . The E . P . then appointed his officers as folloivs : Fras . Wm . Brown , Constable ; J . T . Seller . Marshal ; Major Macgachen , Sub-Marshal ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Registrar ; J . T . Belk , ist Herald ; VV . B . Dyson , 2 nd Herald ; M .

VV . Williams , V . B . ; Augustus Harris , Beauceant ; VV . Watson , S . B . ; W . P . Cochrane , C . of Guards ; P . Pearson , Equerry . The report of the Auditors showed a balance in hand . The alms vvere collected , and the Fratres adjourned to the refectory where they enjoyed a frugal repast .

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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AND CHAPTER OF YORKSHIRE . A meeting of this branch of the Order was held vn Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . R . VV . Bro . the Rev . Rev . Wm . Valentine , Prov . G . M ., presided , supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead ,

D . P . G . M . ; W . H . Cowper , P . S . G . W . ; Capt . Grant , P . J . G . W . ; Wm . Brown , Prov . G . Sec ; W . H . B . Atkinson , Std . Br . j W . B . Dyson , Grand Marshal ; and others . Bros . J . M . Meek and Col . Monks having been accepted , vvere admitted and advanced to the Degrees of

the Order . The Prov . Grand Master presented a set of daggers and trowels , and received a vote of thanks for his gift . The brethren afterwards dined together in the Supper Room , and enjoyed an excellent repast and a pleasant evening of Masonic converse .

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SHANKLIN EXHIBITION MEDAL .

The following circular has been issued by Bro . Greenham , W . M . of the Chine Lodge , Shanklin : — " 3 , Alexandra-terrace , Shanklin , "March 14 th , 1 SS 7 . " Dear Sir and Brother , " I am about to have the last of the Shanklin Masonic Exhibition Medals struck . Should you wish to

possess one , will you kindly give me the order at once . " Whilst the Medal has commemorated the largest and most valuable Masonic Exhibition yet held , intrinsically it possesses much merit , as a few of the many opinions received and here recorded will prove . "Bro . VV . J . Hughan , writing , says : 'There is no finer Medal in England . '

" Bro . J ames Newton , of Bolton , says -. ' I quite concur in Bro . Hughan's remark , that , there is no finer Masonic Medal in England . 1 shall prize it very much indeed ; it is a credit to all concerned in its design and production . ' " Bro . the Count de Geneys says -. ' The Medal is a perfect gem , and the finest bit of engraving I have seen for a long time . '

" Bro . John H . Goddard Rathmines , Dublin , says , October 26 th , 18 S 6 : ' I am much pleased vvith , the Medal . I have shown it to a number of " experts" here ; they all pronounce ita very fine and well cut one—to-day one of our most experienced medallists has examined it with a powerful glass and was much pleased . ' "There can be no doubt that in a few years this Medal will be very valuable , and those vvho took part , either as an

exhibitor or visiting the Exhibition , will doubtless wish to possess one as a souvenir of an event vvhich attracted so much attention in Masonic circles . "The prices of theMedalsare—postfree—silver , 15 s . 2 d . ; bronze , 5 s . Sd . ; white metal , 4 s . 2 d . " I have also a few catalogues left , 2 s . gd . each , post free . Lodges desirous of forming a library should not miss the opportunity of obtaining one . " Waiting the favour of your reply ,

" I remain , yours fraternally , "ALFRED GREENHAM , "W . M . of Chine Lodge . " The Medal vvas manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Miss Amy Roselle announces a special matinee at the Gaiety Theatre for Thursday next , the 24 th inst ., when a new and original comedy in three acts by H . M . Paul ! , entitled " The Great Felicidad . " A strong caste , including , of course , Miss Roselle , has been engaged for the occasion . The play will be produced under the direction of Mr . Brandon Thomas .