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the Great 1 Am would allow him good health to wear that jewel for very many years . Also still fu rther to enhance the appreciation of the companions ( following the preceden t of former years , even from its consecration ) , to ask his kind acceptance of a P . Principal's collar and jewel as a token of esteem and love of the companions . The I . P . Z ., Comp . F . E . Pow , in words of very great feeling , kindly accepted their handsome token of appreciation , and in grateful terms said it was one of the many kindnesses he had always recrlived from the companions , and he would assure them that

he should ever wear and consider them the token of tf . eir love and esteem . He had felt it a great privilege to become a founder of the chapter , and now he had passed the First Principal's chair , and possessed such ahamhome i ^ vei it would always remind him of the very pleasant , happy , and successful year of office . Before taking his seat he asked the companions of the Selwyn Chapter , as a souvenir of that happy year , to accept with all cordiality a First Principal's chair with the greatest feelings of appreciation of the extreme kindness always received at their hands . It was resolved that the

thanks of the chapter be given to the I . P . Z . for the handsome gift , which was another of his kindly acts always exhibited towards , and to the welfare of , the chapter . The accounts presented showed the chapter to be in a sounl iinanciil position . One exaltee was proposed , a very old and respected friend of the M . E . Z . The business of the convocation ended it was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet supplied by Comp . F . E . Pow , the worthy proprietor , which gave the utmost satisfaction .

The cloth removed , the companions sang the Grace " Laudi Spiritual ! , after which the M . E . Z . in graceful and loyal terms gave the loyal and R . A . toasts , which were received right cordially . Also that of "The Pro G . Z ., G . IL , and G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a most befitting manner . The I . P . Z ., Comp . F . E . Pow , on rising , said it fell to his lot to perform the most

pleasant duty of presenting the toast of" The M . E . Z ., " which thoroughly recommended itself to all present , and no words of his couid increase their estimation . All knew what a careful and earnest worker he was , and he would assure the M . E . Z . that the Past Principals , officers , and companions offered him a most cordial and hearty welcome . He asked the companions to drink to the toast most cordially , which was done with enthusiasm .

In reply , the M . E . Z . most heartily thanked the I . P . Z . for such kind and cordial remarks , and also the companions for so hearty a reception of the same . He would assure them that he would do his very best for the chapter , and to the utmost of his ability , and he trusted he should retain the same hearty good fellowship that existed towards him , so lone as he was connected with the Selwyn Chapter .

In proposing the toast of "The II . and . ] ., " the M . E . Z . said he had two of the best co-Principals that any First Principal of a chapter could hive , and in them had two contiguous Arch Stones of great strength , both as regards work and ability . They were most capable officers and the M . E . Z . knew he should have their able assistance during the present year and the honour and prestige of the Sehvy n Chapter be thereby fully maintained .

In reply , Comp . H . Cornford , II ., said it was very gratifying to him to hold that position , and he would assure them that it gave him the greatest pleasure to perform the duties to the best of his ability , and he hoped there would be plenty of work , so that he might prove his ability . Comp . J . Pointon , ] ., also replied , thanking the companions for so hearty a greeting , lie would do all lie possibly could ( they all knew him in his various undertakings ) for his mother chapter , in which he took the greatest possible interest , and

whose dignity he intended to uphold . The toast of " The Visitors " received at the hands of the M . E . Z . a most cordial and hearty welcome , and the companions most heartily greeted them . There were two Past Principals among them—Comps . Dawson and Cureton—to whom many companions in South London were greatly indebted at the Star Chapter of Improvement , together with their worthy Preceptor , Comp . Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., and the M . E . Z . knew that their valuable assistance was given in a kind , able , and most genial manner , and the companions were only too ready to profit from their instruction . He would ask them each to reply .

Comps . Dawson and Cureton , in their replies , tendered their hearty thanks for such a reception , and also expressed their pleasure in attending the Selwyn Chapter and witnessing the excellent working and receiving such hospitality . They also paid a high compliment to the Principals , and also to Comp . T . Grummant , with whom they were associated in the excellent working in the chapter of improvement , and to them it was indeed a very ^ reat pleasure to render any assistance whatever to any companion .

Comrs . Higgs , Faull , Fordham , Frampton , and Fiances also ably responded , the latter remarkirg the very great pleasure it afforded him to be preseit and witness the intallation of his esteemed brother , Comp . Pointon , into the chair of J . The M . E . Z . ne : rt proposed the toast of " The Past Principals , coupled with the Treasurer and S . E . " The chapter greeted them well . He had received a letter from the father of the chapter , Comp . E . Gauntlett , who was too unwell to attend , also a telegram from Comp . VV . Wills , both wishing the M . E . Z . and the chapter every success . He mentioned Comps . J . Lightfoot , Hook , and Stone , the two last being respectively the

Treasurer ar . d S . E . ol the chapter , which had every confidence in two such worthy companions ; alsoComps . A . Eraser and F . E . Pow , the I . P . Z ., who had carried out the duties for the past year so ably and in so genial a manner for the comfort and benefit of the companions . 1 hey were all indeed greatly indebted to him for the splendid decoration of the lodge room , which cast a radiancy over the whole proceedings , and so thoroughly showed the interest the I . P . Z . took in other ' s welfare . The M . E . Z . also said the companions owed a debt of gratitude to Comp . Thos . Grummant , the worthy Preceptor .

Comps . Hook , Stone , Lightfoot , Eraser , and Pow most cordially thanked the companions for the honour done them , and pledged themselves to do their very best for the chapter . Comp . F . E . Pow specially remarked that it was the first time he had had that honour as P . Z . His year had been a most happy one and successful , too , for several candidates , good and true , had entered , and he was proud of them . Likewise he should look upon the splendid jewel with pride and a certain amount of gratitude for having been at all timet most kindly received by them .

Comp . Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., who had always taken the deepest interest in the chapter from its inception , in his reply paid a high compliment to the Principals who had installed their successors that evening—a circumstance almost unique in the chapter , and redounded much to their credit . He took a deep interest in Koyal Arch Masonry , and was always ready to assist those who were in search of that beautiful litual .

The toast of "The Officers" was next given by the M . E . Z . in terms of strong recommendation . Comps . Wimble and Wiberg responded . The Janitor's toast closed a very happy and social msel ' inz . A capital programme of music was arranged , and Comp . Bluett Faull the able accompanyist . It must have been very gratifying to the M . E . Z . as four ot the artistes were members of his own family , and rendered capital service , being well received . The artistes were : Comps . W . H . Hook , P . Z . ; Chas . II . Stone , P . Z . ; and Arthur Court ; Mrs . F . Coles , Miss Ethel May Turner , and Messrs . F . W . and A . C . Turner .

Ihe First Piincipal'schair was manufactured by Comps . Geo . Kenning and Son , as alfo the P . Principal's jewel , which bears the following inscription : "Presented to Excellent Companion Fredk . E . Pow by the Companions of the Selwyn Chapter for the valuable cervices rendered as the eighth M . E . Z ., iSoo-iooo . "

Era Chapter , No . 1423 . The instal ' ation meeting of thischapter was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the- "' th ult . Among those present were Comps . R . Poore , P . / .., P . P . G . D . C , as M . E . Z . j " F . Foulgcr , II ., M . E . Z . elect ; [ . Masters , ] ., !! , elect ; W . Fisher , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . J . eU-ct ,. Major T . C . Walls , ! ' . / .., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; A . Collins , S . N . ; E . H . lhiellay , P . / .., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . lb . lt , P . S . ; Cipt . Haine , I ) , of C ; I . H . Kyley , M . D ., P . Z ., P . P . G . | . ; H . I liggins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; and C . II . Kohler , P . / .., P . P . G . S . B .

'J he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bio . Copley , Sj , and it being unanim ms , he wis duly and impressively exulted by the acting M . E . Z . The ballot wis also taken for the election of Comp . | . W . Ilinion , Mus . Doc , P . P . G . Org ., as an hunurary member . The S . E . installed Comp . Foulger as M . E . Z ., Comp . W . Fisher installed Comp . Masters as IL , and Coinp . Pooie inducted Comp . Fisher as | . The officer' :, elected ( or the year are

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Comps . Major Walls , S . E . ; Collins , S . N . ; Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas . ; Holt , P . S . . Macchi and Marshall , Asst . Sojs . ; Capt . Haine , D . of C . ; Dr . Hinton , Hon . Org . and J . Gilbert , janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Principals . The resignation of Comp . J . Eberstein was received with regret . The S . E . read an extract from a letter received from Comp . B . Grant , I . P . Z ., who has been and is still serving in the Yeomanry in South Africa . A resolution was passed congratulating Comp . Grant upon his good fortune in thus far escaping the perils of the campaign and the climate . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed .

Comp . W . Fisher , P . A . G . D . C , responded on behalf of "The Grand O . Ticers , " ari (] Comp . Dr . Ryley , P . P . G . ] ., for "The Prov . Grand Officers . " The toast of "The M . E . Z . " was given by Comp . R . Poore . In submitting the toast he congratulated the chapter upon possessing a First Principal who was thoroughly conversant with the work of the Royal Arch Degree . They had all seen how well he had performed the duties of the minor offices . The M . E . Z . having briefly replied , then gave the toast of "The H . and J ., " coupled with the name of Comp . J . Masters , who duly responded . "The Health of the Exaltee" followed .

Comp . Copley , in response , expressed his great acknowledgment to his proposer and seconder for introducing him to the Order . He had been greatly interested and impressed with the ceremony , and he hoped to become better acquainted with its mysteries and beauties . The toast of "The Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps . R . Poore and H . Higgins ; " The S . E . and Treasurer" with the names of Comps . Major Walls and Thiellay ; and "The Officers " with the names of Comps . Collins and Haine . A pleasant meeting was then brought to a conclusion .

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Instruction .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . A meeting was held on the 15 th instant at the Prince of Wales' Hotel , Eistbourna Terrace , Bishop's-road , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . E . White , W . M . London County Council Lodge , No . 2 G 03 , W . M . ; C . B . Lumley , W . M . 232 . 5 , S . W . ; VV . H . Handover , VV . M . iG . 12 , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 154 J . P . P . G . D . Essex , Sec

G . E . Harris , S . D . ; A . Spencer , J . D . ; A . Toop , P . G . O . Surrey , l . G . ; VV . C Franklin , Steward ; H . Foskett , P . M . 1642 , D . Preceptor ; L . J . Powell , P . M ., W . M 224 O ; J . Cuff , P . M . si 1 j R . Reed , P . M . 2275 ; VV . Hyde , P . M . 2275 ; A . VV . H Jones , P . M ., W . M . 1 S 2 S ; VV . H . Smith , A . J . Tapling , F . Green , F . Spink , VV . H Beadon , F . Rawles , VV . I . Lewis , and G . G . Hiscocks .

The lodge was opened and the minutes read . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hiscocks being the candidate . The ceremony of installation was also rehearsed , the lodge having been opened and resumed as required . The W . M . rose as usual , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . White for the able manner he had carried out the duties of the chair , and he in acknowledging the compliment paid a very marked tribute to the late Bro . Ferguson in very feeling terms , adding that he had known him for over 25 years . A communication was read from Bro . Sir G . Fardell , Nl ^ P ., regretting his inability to be present , but that he would take an early opportunity of attending . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER , No . Syo . A meeting of the above chapter was held on Friday , the 12 th instant at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . VV . Chappie , M . E . Z . elect 753 . M . E . Z . ; A . J . Taylor , P . Z . 1 S 6 , H . ; A . L . Butters , S . N . Sgo , J . ; H . Dehane . P . Z . S . p , P . P . G . P . S . Essex , Scribe E . ; R . Wright , M . E . Z . S 90 , Scribe N . ; H . Foskett , H . 1 S 5 , P . S . ; C . Webster , J . elect 1 S 5 ; H . Armfield , P . S . 1 O 42 ; and J . M . Huish , j . 1 S 5 .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Webster acting as candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Chappie for his excellent work as M . E . Z . for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks , Comp . Taylor M . E . Z . After " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed .

STRAND LODGE , No . 19 S 7 . The usual weekly meeting of this newly-formed lodge was held on the iCth instant , at the Salisbury , Strand , when there were present : Bros . Ripley , Preceptor ; Welham , VV . M . ; Thomas , S . VV . ; IL P . Edwards , J . W . ; Golf , S . D . ; Pastorelli , J . D . ; Westcott , I . G . j Kibblewhite , Sec ; Lisle , Blake , Penn , Nott , and Loosen . _ The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Lisle being the candidate . Bro . Edwards then delivered the charge in the First Degree . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Blake acting as candidate . Bro . Kibblewhite , the Secretary , announced that the

following brethren had kindly presented the lodge with furniture : Bros . Hare , set of tracing boards , Soper , square , and rule ; Welham , Book of Constitutions ; Rapley , volume of the Sacred Law ; Blake , gavel blocks . He thanked those brethren in the name of the lodge , and proposed that Bro . Hare be elected a life member . This was seconded by Bro . Rapley , and carried unanimously . Bro . Thomas was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , Bros . Cripps and Cheesewright were propose d lor election as members at next meeting . The lodge wis then closed .

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Grand Master ' s Council , No . I . A meeting of this distinguished council was held at Mark Masons' Hall , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those present were Comps . J . J . Thomas , T . 1 . M . ; Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., P . G . C ., Chap . ; Major T . C Walls , P . M ., & c , Recorder ; John Smith , A . VV . Humphreys , Bavon de Ferrieres , P . M ., P . D . G . M . ; VV . Crombie , and E . Mills , O . S .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . Thomas Leeson Pewtress , 1745 , and Comp . M . Davis were duly admitted , received , and greeted as members of ths M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M . Degrees by the Recorder . Out of respect to the memory of ALE . Comp . George Gravcley , P . I ' . I . M ., Treis ., the council was in mourning , and a votu of condolence to his family was pissed and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Basil Stewart , D . M . ; G . Briggs , C . of VV . ; J . T . Rowe , G . Levc . rsedge , IL Higgins , Rev . Dr . Lemon , P . G . C . ; H . J . Lsrdner , P . T . I . M . ; G . Gregory , P . r . L . YL : E . Storr , P . T . I . M . ; and many others .

Ihe council was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant to dine . The chair was genially tilled by the Thrice Illustrious Master . The toa-t of " The Grand Council " was coupled with the name of Comp . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., P . G . C . " The Heallh of the Thrice Illustrious Master " was submitted by M . E . Comp

Baron de Ferrieres . In the course of his remarks he said that he regretted that the health of the T . I . M . was not so good as his numerous friends would wish . Comp . Thomas had been an energetic worker in many Degrees of Freemasonry . The Cryptic Rite was a most difficult one to master , and it was scarcely fair to expect that every one who arrived , at the chair would be as perfect in the working as the late Comp . T . Poore had been and happily Comps . R . B . Bryant and II . I . Lardner still were .

The T . I . M . having modestly expressed his acknowledgment , then gave " The Newly-Admitted Companion . " Comp . T . L . Pewtress having briefly replied , the toast ol " The P . T . I . Ms . " followed . In submitting this toast the T . I . M . feelingly alluded to the sad and recent deaths ot Comps . H . P . Hay and G . Gravcley , by the demise of the litter companion in particular the council had lost one of its most useful and prominent members . This pledge was drunk in solemn silence . 'The toast of "The Olficers , " coupled with the name of Comp . Major Walls , brought the proceedings to a conclusion .