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confirmed . The chapter was then closed , and adjourned till the first Thursday in December next . . At the banquet the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts received full justice . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was fluently proposed by the I . P . Z . In speaking of Comp . Lardner's services to the Degree , he said that they were not to be lightly

overlooked . Their M . E . Z . was one of the best exponents of Royal Arch Masonry in London , and his exertions in the great cause of Masonic Charity were unceasing . Apart from these matters he was a most genial companion , and worthy in every way to adorn any position in which he might be placed . This toast having received full justice , the M . E . Z ., in a

few modest words , expressed his acknowledgments . The toast of " The Second and Third Principals " followed ; Comps . Gardner and Westley having replied , " The Health of the Past Principals" came next in order , and was coupled with the names of Comps . Ayling and Walls , who responded . In giving " The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " the M . E . Z .

. spoke of the great debt of gratitude the Kennington owed to Comp . George Everett , its father and first M . E . Z . The chapter , through his exertions , had pulled through the difficulties which had beset it in the early days of its career , and was at the present time second to none on the south side of the Thames . He had heard , and he had every reason to believe that several Craft lodges also owed a great

deal of their prosperity to Comp . Everett ' s untiring exertions . . They had , doubtless , seen in The Freemason , and other papers , a brief history of Comp . Everett's Masonic life . , . It was a record to be justly proud of , and he ( the M . E . Z . ) hoped that the Kennington Chapter would be able , in 18 S 9 , to congratulate its Treasurer as being the Grand Treasurer of England . The M . E . Z . also spoke in the most kindly

terms of their excellent Scribe E . ( Comp . Henry Higgins ) , who had recently presented the chapter with a most interesting Bible of the middle part of the 17 th century , Comp . Everett thanked the M . E . Z . for the flattering remarks that he had made concerning him . He had striven to do his best during the 30 years he had been a Mason . In his candidature for the position of Grand Treasurer , he had received letters from many influential

brethren , both Provincial and Metropolitan , offering their services to secure his return . If he had the good fortune to be returned , it would be his endeavour to do honour to the choice of his friends , and at the same time to still further enhance the great cause of Masonry . Comp . Higgins having briefly replied , the pledge of "The Officers" was duly honoured , and was duly . acknowledged by Comps . Salter , Sims , and Smith . The proceedings which was throughout of a most agreeable nature then terminated .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Chapter of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the nth inst . Amongst Others present were Comps . J . Moult , Z . ; I . Duckitt , H . ; R . Whitfield , J . ; John Wood , P . Z ., P . P . G H . ; J . Spearman , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; M . Corbitt , P . Z ., P . G . P . S . ; and M . H . Dodd , P . Z ., P . P . G . R . Comp . John Duckitt was installed as Z ., and Comp . R .

Whitfield as H . Ihe elected J ., Comp . J . McCulloch , was unavoidably absent . 1 he other officers were invested as follows : Comps . M . Corbitt , Treas . ; Wm . Brown , S . E . ; Wm . Richardson , P . S . ; J . Patterson , ist Asst . Soj . ; T . R . Jobson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; and J oshua Curry , Janitor . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to the refreshment room , where the annual banquet was held . The usual toast list was given , and a harmonious evening was spent .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual meeting for installing the Piincipals of this chapter was held on Friday , the 12 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , College-Street . The chapter was opened by Comp . William Cowman , P . G . Soj ., Z ., assisted by his officers . The minutes were read and confirmed , and Comp . J . Paterson ,

r . P . O . b . B ., H ., was presented and installed Z , ; Comp , C . Gowan , P . G . Steward , H . ; and Comp . W . C . Johns , J . ; and the following companions were invested as officers Comps . J . T . Ray , S . E . ; T . Allinson , S . N . ; W . Bewlay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; 1 ' . Brakenridge , P . S . ; Geo . Starkey , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; W . J . Tyson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; G . H . Smith and R . ShepherdStewards ; and J . Casson ,

, janitor . The other companions present were Comps . J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . G . H . ; Ed , Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . A . G , Sm . ; F . Hodgson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . S . Moffatt , G . W . Roll , J . Atkinson , and John Matthews .

A vote of thanks was passed to Comps . Barr and Tyson for the able manner they had installed the Principals . One candidate was proposed for exaltation , and , with other general business , the chapter was closed , and , at the invitation of Comp . Paterson , the companions subsequently dined together , and spent a very pleasant evening .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Stirling C-astle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . ^ 00 le , ^; . lb ^^ E- - - ' W . Briant , 1339 , H . ; G . Powell , P . Z ., J . ; F . HUton , P . Z . 1275 , Preceptor ; R . J . Voisey , P . Z .. S . E . 1329 Treas . ; CH Stone , S . N . 12 , 5 , S . E . ; t . Woods , S . N . ; J . Hill P . S . 1329 , P . 6 . ; H Martin 1275 and R . B . TemplemanH 1339

, ; , . . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . H . Martin personating candidate . Comp . Templeman was unanimouslv elected a joining member . Comp . Briant was elected M . E Z for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes forthe way in which Comp . Powell had performed the work of the Third chair for the first time in this chapter . The chapter was then closed . r

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DEATH . WALTERS .-On the 16 th inst ., at 35 , High-street , Putney , S . W ., Elizabeth , the beloved wife of Bro . Tristram Frederick Edwin Walters , Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 , of dropsy . Deeply regretted by hersorrowing children and relatives . Aged 40 years .

The Centenary Of The Girls' School.

THE CENTENARY OF THE GIRLS ' SCHOOL .

Our readers will no doubt remember that at the June meeting of the General Committee of the Girls' School a vote of 100 guineas was passed in order to present the staff and all the children at that time in the School with a medal or badge to commemorate the Centenary , and the House Committee were empowered to carry it out . This they have done in the shape of a brooch , that for the staff being

of gold , and that for the children being of silver , but both exactly alike in pattern , which is that of a monogram with the letters R . M . I . G ., surmounted by the Prince of Wales's plume and motto , and beneath a garter with the dates 17 S 8 , 18 S 8 . On Thursday last , at the meeting of the House Committee , Bro . Sir John B . Monckton being in the chair , each member of the staff was formally presented with her

brooch . It is needless to say that Sir John Monckton accompanied the presentation with congratulations' and a graceful compliment to each , and that it gave great sarisfaction to the recipients . We may add that it was designed by our esteemed Grand Secretary , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , and was manufactured by Messrs . Johnson , Walker , and Tollhurst of Aldersgate-street .

Installation Address As M.E.Z. No. 50, Glasgow.

INSTALLATION ADDRESS AS M . E . Z . No . 50 , GLASGOW .

BY COMP . EDWARD MACBEAN . It is now alike a privilege and a duty to tender to our members my grateful thanks for p lacing me , without a dissentient vote , in the proud position of ist Principal in "Glasgow" Chapter , the oldest in this province . The

highest distinction in your power to confer . 1 should be indeed unworthy did 1 not fully appreciate the importance ot the trust placed in my hands . Promises lightly made are easily broken , and bearing in mind what is said of the fragility of ( some kinds of ) pie-crust , will content myself in the meantime with the sincere expression of an earnest hope that , on the expiration of my term of office , the

members will find not only that the material prosperity of this body has not suffered , but rather that in every true sense of the phrase No . 50 stands higher than ever in all good deeds . I welcome , on behalt of our chapter , the many illustrious companions who have assisted us in our annual meeting , and thus to represent the Order here and in America . Although , perhaps , a new feature with us , still

we have high precedent in most , if not all , of the learned , clerical , and other societies , to warrant my inflicting on you the customary Presidentaladdress . It thisis notyet a learned body it is only our own fault ( or shall I say misfortune ) , and the sooner we mend our ways the better . It is a cause ol very considerable regret to me , under present circumstances , that hitherto 1 have paid so little attention to ritual ;

this neglect I must endeavour speedily to atone for . though not a ' Worker , " so far , I may still be of some use in this chair . As many ot you are aware , I am not unknown in the rapidly increasing Guild of Masonic Students , and to speak confidentially , this is the sole reason of my being here . While most of my study has been on lines not commonly recognised as Masonic , yet there is little doubt that

I shall be able , with the assistance of my respected colleagues , tolay before you during the ensuing session not a little amusing and instructive information on various matters that may evoke more than a passing interest in your minds , this venerable chapter is strong in her membership and the available material is ample if wisely guided , our care therefore must be to train latent energies in the proper

direction . The great Masonic historian , Comp . W . J . Hughan , is still proud of having been exalted in this chapter , for it is here that he received the word . You have , therefore , that companion and many other warm friends on whose aid we can rely . A great and increasing wave of critical enquiry is now passing over the land . It is not enough to say " Our fathers believed this , and are we wiser

than they ? " On all hands tree and unfettered examination is sweeping away , relentlessly many of the old timehonoured articles of faith , and the world is all the better for it . As the progress ot the ship is impeded by barnacles so is the energetic process of modern thought required to clear antiquated cobwebs from our path . The unwearied patient investigation of our Masonic experts , such as Gould

Hughan , Woodford , Yarker , Pike , Dr . Mackey , Speth , Simpson , Whytehead , and others , formerly viewed with cold distrust , is at length being appraised at its true value , and these enthusiastic students and scholars , with many others , have been honoured for the persistent way in which they applied their energies to the destruction of untenable distoited histories of the Craft . While brushing aside

falsehood , they busied themselves to level up the Royal art , and are mainly responsible for the much more satisfactory and stable position in which Masonry now is . These are some ot the brethren whom we have to thank for the comparitively easy road the neuulvftecan nova travel vn seatch of Masonic knowledge . There is a peculiar fascination about Masonic study , but to come under its influence it is

necessary to prosecute the enquiry—why is it that Albert Pike , probably the grandest living pillar of the Order , is still , when verging on his fourscore years , so enthusiastic , much more so now than half a century ago ? Bro . K . b . Gould , the writer ot the great History ot Freemasonry , penned Masonic articles as early as 1858 , and when garrisoned at Gibraltar , or in camp among the Chinese , pondered over

the abstruse questions that still puzzle our members . Bro . Hughan has spent a quarter of a century poring over the old charters , & c , and the late Bto . Kev . rt . F . A . Woodford devoted nearly 50 years to these researches . The last mentioned brother , who was our leading Hermetic authority , discussed some of these knotty points with our W . M . ( 2076 ; the last night of his sojourn here below . For

want of proper guidance and teaching , many of our companions hsk—'' What is there in Freemasonry ?" —get unsatisfied in their enquiries , and usually the newlyfledged brother is diligent in his endeavours to have our peculiar observances explained to him . The next thought to arise in their minds is probably— "Is there nothing in

Masonry ? " And in some instances possibly it may be tiamed somewhat differently , and run assertively— " There is nothing in it . " It the latter be correct , then all the eminent names mentioned are misguided men , and 1 fear your present Z . must be added 10 the list . But let me assure you from my own experience that ' this is not so ; on

Installation Address As M.E.Z. No. 50, Glasgow.

the contrary the study of our mysteries , history , cere monial , and teachings , ought to make all of us not onlJ wiser , but better men . btrictly speaking , a good Mason and a good man are convertible terms . In the common everyday meaning , perhaps , we may say th at Free , masonry is not a religion , although even then all must admit that it is , or ought to bean in

, . valuable handmaid thereto . As a matter of fact however , true Masonic teaching on the higher planes is the esoteric foundation of all religion . On . what do our sacred mysteries rest , but on the grandest dogma a human mind can aspire to grasp?—on " the universal Fatherhood of God , "which bringsinits train , as surelyas night follows day thecorollary " the universal Brotherhood of Man . " Hence

we claim that Masonry is universal , not sectarian ; not even solely Christian , for you know that if otherwise suitable , and the ballot is passed , our Order ( as are all reall y Masonic bodies ) is open alike to , and numbers in its ranks Parsees and Hindoos , as well as representatives of perhaps every faith , the only rigid exclusion being of those who deny all Divine light—as do the Atheists . Masonrv

inculcates duty , and duty is labour , whether of brain or hand . We venerate the Supreme Architect of the Uni- > verse , we esteem the memory of H . A . B ., the Great Master Workman , we celebrate the bitilding of the Temple , we explain the working tools belonging to the different Degrees , and do we not pay special honour to the first worker in metals ? What are we in search of but the true

meaning of the "mora , or , in other phraseology , our quest is for tight . Engaged in this pursuit we shall become better Masons ; and let us take comfort from our teaching" Knock and it shall be opened to you ; seek and ye shal find " I have addressed you in this strain with the hope that , listening to my prologue , you may be the more easil y induced to sympathise actively with the scheme I am about

to ask your fraternal aid in carrying out to a successful issue . My very eminent predecessor in this chair , Comp . Paton , has to a considerable extent lightened my task by the course of lectures he instituted last winter , and is therefore entitled to my hearty recognition of his " labour of love . " Following on similar lines , I propose to have perhaps three addresses on purely Masonic subiects—in

every case of very moderate dimensions—to be followed by free discussion and interchange of views , which , to my mind , is the best method of evoking general intelligent interest in our efforts to impart knowledge , and is also likely to fix indelibly on our memories the subjects that have engaged our attention . 1 desire that at our ordinary meetings the members will do all they can to be punctual ,

so that we may open the chapter punctually , and allowing till 9 . 30 for wcrk , which will generally be found sufficient for the decorous celebiation of our services , and permit of our utilising the remaining hali-hour till to p . m . for the purpose ot sell-improvement . Here especially 1 want the hearty co-operation of every member , and I much wish to impress on you the necessity of your aid to ensure success .

Briefly stated , we become for half an hour a Masonic debating society , on conditions we shall mutually agree upon . Companions , I thank you for your earnest attention to my remarks , which have unfortunately exceeded the original limits assigned to them ; but there was so much to which 1 wished to invite your attention that extra length seemed absolutely necessary to make my

opinions and aspirations clear to you on my neiv accession to power . Again let me beg ot you , in conclusion , to do each according to his capacity as teacher , critic , listener , what he can to place No . 50 in the van of Masonic knowledge , so that eventually our diplomas of membership will be equivalent to certificates of character as tried and proved Masonic Students .

The New Masonic Hall At Plymouth.

THE NEW MASONIC HALL AT PLYMOUTH .

The handsome new Freemasons' Hall erected in Princesssquare , Plymouth , by the Freemasons' Hall and Club Company was used tor the first time on Monday , the ist inst ., lor the purposes of Masonry . Lodge Harmony , 156 , was privileged to hold in one ot the lodge rooms the

first tyled meeting held on the premises . In addition to a large attendance of the members of the lodge , a large number of visiting brethren were present . Bro . Jno . Little , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . D . Box , P . P . G . K . and S . W . pro tem . ; T . Parker , J . W . ; H . F . Hearle , P . P . A . G . D . C , Treasurer ; W . K . Michell , P . P . A . G . D . C , Secretary ; J . Parkhouse , I . P . M . ; F .

G . Knight , P . B . Clemens , P . P . G . O . ; D . Banks , Geo . Whittley , P . P . G . O . ; and W . C . Howard . Among the visitors were Bros . Major Tracy , R . A ., 1247 , P . S . G . W . ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., 189 , P . J . G . W . ; j . R . Lord , 1247 , P . G . T . ; T . C . Lewarne , P . J . G . D . ; S . Jew , 105 , P . P . G . T . ; J . W . Cornish , 223 , P . P . G . T . ; J . B . Gower , 70 , P . P . G . Sec ; W . Browning , 223 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . M . Hifley , 223 P . P . A . G . D . C ; T . Goodall 1550 , P . P-

, , G . O . ; K . Aitken-Davies , 1099 , P . P . G . S . of Works ; F . Hooper , P . P . G . D . C ; S . J . Hearle , 1255 ; W . H . W . Macey , 1 S 47 ; J . Martin , 1855 ; 1 . J . K . Chalice , lSs 5 J K . Hambly , 1 S 55 , P . P . G . S . ot Works ; J . Gidley , 2025 ; J . VVallis , 1255 ; G . Koseveare , 970 , 1255 ; W . H . Hamblyn , 1247 , F . Law , 225 S ; VV . Allslord , 20 ^; andothers . bros . Major TRACY and Kev . 1 ' . W . LiiMON , the Senior

and Junior Wardens ot the Province , and others of the visiting brethien , congratulated Haimony Lodge on the handsome lodge room they had acquired and their good fortune in being the first lodge to mtet in it . The directors and shareholders of the company were also congratulated on the handsome building they had erected . Bro . GOVER said Harmony Lodge had been fortunate in

providing Masonic halls lor the Plymouth brethren . Through one of its Past Masters , the late Bro . Isaac Watts , several lodges passed seventeen happy years at the Huyshe Masonic Temple , and now , through the happy suggestion and exertions of another member of the Harmony Lodge , Bro . Derry , the Order had obtained the noble building in which they were now assembled as a memorial to the Queen's Jubilee . , of the

Bro . J . R . LORD remarked that when the whole appuitenances ot the hall were completed a dedication ot the building would take place . Bro . GOVER added that the annual meeting of the Pr ° ' Grand Chapter would take place at Torquay in N ovember . Arrangements could then be made with the Prov . « . M ., Bro . Viscount Ebrington , M . P ., as to the dedication of tne building .