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Rose of Denmark Chapter ( No . 97 S ) — A convocation of this successful chapter vvas held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , the 7 th inst . Present : Comps . B . E . Blasby , Z . j B . Haynes , H . j W . H . Chalfont , J . j W . Dodd , S . E . j H . Sapsworth , S . N . j C . 1 . Coombs , P . S . j j . Terry , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br . j T . T . ' Willcox , Alfred Skinner . T . AV . Biggs ,

C . W . Bennett , John Ambrose , T . H . P . Hartley , and E . Fox . Visitors : " Comps . C . H . Webb , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; 1 . Henry Frye , P . S . 1 S 5 ; J . Pearson , P . S . 11 ; Wm . W . " Lee , A . S . 1524 j and H . Parker , P . P . G . Org . Middx . The chapter having been formally opened , the minutes vvere read and confirmed . A very satisfactory audit report , showing a substantial balance in the Treasurer ' s hands , svas

received and unanimously adopted . Bro . Edsvard Fox svas impressively exalted into the R . A . Degree by the M . E . Z ., vvho vvas ably supported by Comp . Biggs , acting P . S . Comp . James Terry , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br ., then installed the following companions into their respective chairs with his characteristic ability : Comps . E . Bentley Haynes , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfont , H . ; and H . Sapsworth , J . The other

officers' collars svere distributed as follosvs : Comps . W . Dodd , P . Z ., S . E . ; Forster Reynolds , S . N . j Brooks , Treas . j Coombs , P . S . J T . AVoodbridge Biggs , ist A . S . ; A . Skinner , 2 nd A . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . A letter vvas read from Comp . George Everett , P . Z ., expressing his regret that ill-health prevented his attendance . The sum of three guineas vvas unanimously voted to the George Everett

Presentation Fund , and other business having been transacted , the chapter vvas closed . After an excellent banquet , the usual toasts svere honoured . Comp . James Terry , P . G . Std . Br ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " thanked the M . E . Z . for his kind introduction of the toast , and assured him that the toast svas

alsvays received in the same hearty manner . It was true that it vvas not possible for everyone to attain the distinguished position of a Grand Officer , but all hoped to do so , and svhen it did come to one ' s turn to catch the eye of the speaker , it vvas none the less acceptable . He appreciated the compliment paid him as one of the Jubilee Grand Officers . The M . E . Z . had been good enough to say it vvas

26 years ago since he ( Comp . Terry ) became a member of that chapter , vvhich then met at the AVhite Hart , Barnes , and vvas kept by the father of one of the companions present that evening—Comp . Willcox . The M . E . Z . then gave "The Past Principals , " remarking that those companions had gone through the work , and received the honours they so well deserved . During the past year they had had a First Principal vvho had done the

work and filled the chair to his own credit and to the credit of the chapter , leaving the funds nearly £ 30 better off than vvhen he assumed the position . Comp . Blasby had done more than that , having given them the sunshine of his countenance , and they had spent a most pleasant year of office . He had pleasure in presenting Comp . Blasby , I . P . Z ., vvith a P . Z . ' s jesvel , svhich he hoped he vvould wear as long as he lived , and hand it down to his descendants as a memento of the admirable manner in svhich he had filled

the chair . Comp . B . E . Blasby , I . P . Z ., said he really did not knosv how to answer for the P . Z . 's , as he had only been one of their number for about three hours , and there vvere several old Past Principals present . He thanked the companions sincerely for the handsome testimonial presented to him as a reward for labour after many years . It vvas nosv 13 years

since he vvas exalted in the chapter , and it vvas a great pride to him to knosv he had filled the chair and joined a distinguished number of Royal Arch Masons . The past 13 years of his existence in that chapter had been years of great joy in many respects , for he had met such dear friends and companions . He had seen many pass asvay—he hoped to the Grand Chapter above—but there vvere four vvho

svere present at his exaltation . He trusted to live many years to wear the jesvel , and to still find the same happy faces present . "The Exaltee" having been duly honoured , the I . P . Z . gave "The M . E . Z ., " remarking that Comp . Bentley Haynes svas a well tried companion , svho had passed through all the offices of that chapter , vvith the exception of Scribe E .,

and had carried them out to the satisfaction of the chapter . Comp . Haynes had also passed the chair in tsvo other chapters , for he svas an ambitious and energetic Mason , svho carried out all his svork in an exemplary manner . Comp . Bentley Hayes , M . E . Z ., said he had been svith them about 12 years , and had elsesvhere tried to learn the ritual , for he had never but once missed a Tuesday night at

the chapter of improvement connected vvith the Rose of Denmark Chapter . He did his best to learn all he could , and he promised them that whatever svork he had to do , if it vvas not svell done there vvould be some reason for it . He had worked hard to make himself qualified for any position in R . A . Masonry , and he could tell them that Comp . Webb and others met every Tuesday and took any office in a way creditable to all . He hoped to have the ceremony

performed every time , and thanked the I . P . Z . for the kind manner in svhich he had spoken of him . Comps . C . H . Webb , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., and Pearson , P . S . 11 , replied for "The Visitors , " and "The Officers " vvas followed by the Janitor's toast . Comp . Hy . Parker , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., presided at the pianoforte and rendered some excellent music , svhich svas enjoyed by all present .

JERSEY . Harmony Chapter ( No . 244 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this successful chapter met for the dispatch of business on Monday , the gth inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Heller ' s , and despite the extremely inclement sveather , there svas a good muster of the companions , the attraction of the night being the

installation of the Principals and officers for the ensuing year . There vvere present , among others , Comps . P . G . Hamilton , M . E . Z . j J . T . Baker , H . j F . J . Godfrey , J . j P . Bois , P . Z ., Treas . j J . AV . Hamling , S . E . j H . Elliott , S . N . j J . A . Balleine , P . S . j F . Vincent , P . Z . ; Thos . Leat , u * 7 . i- » - 1 ? A u _ : u 7 . 1 o .. i : „ i . u : J -. PZ DrEABriggs Pohck Hespiradoux

.. ; . . . , P . Z . ; L . , P . S . ; J . C . Barrette , P . S . 590 ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . Z . 491 ; J . H . Elliott , P . J . j Isaac Ford , E . Oldridge , E . H . Drake , W . T . Pugsley , P . Z ., and S . Gilley , P . Z ., of 491 j W . L . Le Feuvre , J . T . Baal , P . H . j and George Rogers , Janitor .

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The minutes of the previous convocation vvere read and confirmed . Several candidates , whose exaltations were due , vvere unable to attend . After the usual routine business had been gone through , and a very satisfactory balancesheet had been presented , shosving the finances of the chapter to be in a very healthy condition , Bro . J . Vetier , 1003 , vvas proposed for exaltation at the next convocation .

The installation of Principals and investiture of officers then took place . Comp . J . O . Le Sueur , P . Z . 491 , P . P . G . J ., had been requested to perform the ceremony _ of installation , and very kindly undertook to do so , going through the elaborate ceremonies in his usual masterly manner . The Conclave of Installed Principals consisted of Comps . S . Gilley , 491 ; P . G . Hamilton , I . P . Z . j P .

Bois , F . A'incent , Thos . Leat , AV . T . Pugsley , and Dr . E . A . Briggs . Comp . J . O . Le Sueur then installed Comps . J . T . Baker as M . E . Z . j F . J . Godfray , H . j and J . W . Hamling , J ., in their respective chairs . The Conclave of Installed Principals having been closed , the M . E . Z . appointed and invested the follosving as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . P . G . Hamilton , I . P . Z . j P . Bois ,

P . Z ., Treas . j J . H . Elliott , S . E . j J . A . Balleine , S . N . j E . Oldridge , P . S . j W . L . Le Feuvre , ist A . S . J E . Dodman , 2 nd A . S . j and George Rogers , Janitor . A unanimous vote of thanks was returned to Comp . J . O . Le Sueur for the ready compliance to the request of the chapter in rendering the installation ceremonies , and in recognition of the conspicuous ability

and impressiveness vvith vvhich he had performed them . The M . E . Z . then called upon him to present the I . P . Z . vvith a handsome P . Z . 's jewel , unanimously voted him at the previous convocation , as a small token of the appreciation of the members of the ability displayed by Comp . P . G . Hamilton during his term of office as Z . of the chapter . Comp . J . O . Le Sueur having presented the jesvel in most

eloquent words , the recipient ( Comp . Hamilton , I . P . Z . ) briefly returned thanks for the handsome gift , and for the kindly remarks of Comp . Le Sueur , vvhich he svas certain expressed the exact sentiments of the companions of the chapter . After "Hearty good svishes , " the chapter vvas closed , and the companions and their visitors adjourned to the

spacious banqueting room , and sat down to a most enjoyable repast , ably catered for by Comp . Geo . Rogers , the guardian of the Temple , after vvhich the customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts svere proposed vvith commendable brevity by the M . E . Z ., and svere duly honoured . A most enjoyable evening svas spent by all present , svhich the Janitor's toast brought to an end . The jewel svas manufactured by Comp . George Kenning .

La Cesaree Chapter ( No . 590 ) . — The quarterly convocation of this prosperous chapter svas held at the Masonic Temple , Stopforcl-road , St . Helier's , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . Among those in attendance svere Comps . Phil . Le Feuvre , M . E . Z . ; Rev . Chas . Picot , H . ; P . W . Binet , P . Z ., S . E . j J . C Barrette , P . S . j J . T . du Jardin , P . P . S . N . j Chas . Marett , P . Z . j H . M . Godfray ,

A . S . ; J . O . Le Sueur , P . Z . ( Hon . Member ); Thos . Leat , P . Z . j and Geo . Rogers , Janitor . A'isitors : Comps . Thos . Stone , H . 491 j J . W . Hamling , J . 244 j Oliver Dodge , J . 491 ; L . Polick Hespiradoux , P . S . 244 j VV . T . Pugsley , P . Z . 491 j S . Gilley , P . Z . 491 j and others , The niinutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . H . Becker , W . M . 590 , svho had been duly

balloted for and unanimously elected , svas then exalted into the high Degree of R . A . M . The svork of P . S . svas ably performed by Comp . J . C . Barrette , assisted by Comps . J . W . Hamling , J . 244 , and S . Gilley , P . Z . 491 , as A . Soj . 'The lectures from the Principals' chairs svere subsequently given in a most impressive manner by Comps . Chas . Marett , as Z . j Rev . C . Picot , as H . j and Thos . Leat , as J . The election of Principals and ofiicers for the ensuing year

svas next on the agenda , and took place svith the follosving result : Comps . E . Bree , P . Z ., M . E . Z . j Rev . Chas . Picot , H . ( re-elected ) , - J . C Barrette , J . ; J . Renauf , Treas . j P . AV . Binet , S . E . j H . M . Godfray , S . N . j H . Becker , P . S . j and Geo . Rogers , Janitor . After the usual routine business the chapter svas closed , and the customary repast , an excellent cold collation , under the supervision of Comp . G . Rogers , svas partaken of , under the presidency of Comp . Phil . Le Feuvre , Z .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Chapter ( No . 1793 ) . — The regular convocation of this promising young chapter was held at the Clarence Hotel on the nth inst ., svhen there svere present Comps . C . Stevens , P . P . G . P . S ., M . E . Z . ; R . R . Collick , P . P . G . D . C , H . j H . Sapssvorth , J . j R . VV . Forge , P . P . G . P . S ., I . P . Z . j F . C Austin , P . P . A . G . D . C .,

S . E . j A . J . R . Simmonds , S . N . j J . M . Marjason , P . S . j E . Hopsvood , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treasurer j AV . J . Porter , P . G . O . ; F . Mitchell , Janitor ; J . P . Hoddinott , and W . R . Plaford . Visitor : Comp . B . E . Blasby , I . P . Z . Rose of Denmark Chapter , and others . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes and balance-sheet approved , a ballot svas taken for Bros . AValter

Smith , 1 \ . Golf , and T . G . Plaford , all of 1793 , and proving unanimous in their favour , they svere duly and impressively exalted , after vvhich the M . E . Z . installed Comp . Collick into the chair of Z ., Comp . Sapsworth into that of H ., and Comp . Simmonds , J . The other officers elected svere Comps . Hopsvood , Treasurer ; Austin , S . E . j Marjason , S . N . j Covell , P . S . j Warner , 1 st A . S . j Porter , 2 nd A . S . j

Sage , D . C . j and Hoddinott , Organist . The companions afterwards adjourned to banquet , svhich it is almost needless to say svas faultlessly served . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts svere duly honoured , Comp . Porter responding for "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and Comp . Blasby for "The Visitors . " In giving the toast of "The I . P . Z ., " the M . E . Z . briefly

referred to the great interest taken by Comp . Stevens not only in this chapter , but in Masonry in general , and in presenting him svith a P . Z . ' s jesvel svished he might long live to see ( as one of the founders ) the chapter equally as successful as the lodge . Comp . Stevens thanked the companions for their very gracious recognition of his services . He should ever

remember his year as M . E . Z ., and hoped to have many opportunities of coming into the chapter again . Although this svas only the second year of its existence , the balancesheet showed a good sum in hand , the chapter svas out of debt , and there svas every prospect of its becoming equally as successful as the lodge . He svas informed there svere other candidates ready for presentation , and from the vigilant care exercised over their affairs by the S . E ., the

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'Treasurer , and other companions , he felt sure there need be no fear as to their future successful working . . Comps . Stevens , Porter , Collick , and Hoddinott contributed greatly to the harmony of the evening .

TWICKENHAM . Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) .- —This prosperous provincial chapter met at the Albany Hotel on the 14 th inst . Among those present vvere Comps . W . H . Lee , P . Z P . G . S . E ., M . E . Z . j Henry Higgins , P . Z ., P . A . G . S ., H . CH . Kohler , P . Z ., J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P G . P . S ., S . E . " j W . Fisher , S . N . j Peat , ist A . S . j Moss

2 nd A . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . J . Faulkner , P . Z ., P . G . S . B ., was elected a non-dining member . Apologies for non-attendance svere received from Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., P . P . G . I G . L . Wingate , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . j W . H . Matthews !

I . P . Z . ; G . Elliott , P . Z . ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts vvere duly honoured the speeches of the M . E . Z . being pertinent , but commendably brief .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the gth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel Clapham , when there svere present Bros . King , W . M . Lyell , S . AV . ; Lavington , J . W . ; Poole , acting as Sec . j Hennell , S . D . ; Janau , J . D . ; Balcombe , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; Stanley , Russell , Reeves , Scott , AVest , Luckhurst , Peet , Livett , Gilbert , Laker , Morris , and Rashleigh . Bro .

A . Purvis , 1 799 , was a visitor . The lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being announced , and Bro . Rashleigh having offered himself as a candidate , and having anssvered the usual questions , svas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Rashleigh duly passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge vvas resumed to the First

Degree , and the ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Russell having offered himself as a candidate , vvas initiated . The W . M . vacated the chair to enable Bro . Peet to rehearse the ceremony of investing the officers . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . A . Purvis , 1799 , svas elected a joining member . TheW . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Lyell svas elected W . M . for the ensuing syeek . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the Iodge svas closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) - —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the gth inst ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there were present Bros . Neville , W . M . ; Cox , S . W . j Tucker , J . AV . and Sec . j Carlstrom , Preceptorj J . Randall , I . G . j and Ambler . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting svere read and confirmed . The ceremony

of initiation svas then rehearsed , Bro . Randall being the candidate , after svhich the charge svas given by the W . M . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Cox vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , vvhen it vvas unanimously resolved to ss'ork the Fifteen Sections on Good Friday next . The lodge svas then closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) .-The usual meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There svere present Bros . D . G . Imlay , W . M . j G . A . Nock , S . W . j H . S . Wellcome , J . W . j W . H . Kirby , Preceptorj W . Baker , Sec ; T . C ] effery , S . D . j H . Neville , J . D . j B . Norman , I . G . j H . Sadler , H . Tatton Sykes , H . G . Cubittand F .

, J . Sykes . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the meeting held on the 5 th inst . vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation svas rehearsed , for vvhich purpose Bro . Cubitt kindly acted as candidate . The charge svas delivered by Bro . H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Nock , S . AV ., then

worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture , and Bro . Kirby , Preceptor , the 5 th Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Nock was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation , the svork to be the ceremony of passing , the tracing board , and the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture , and the lodge svas closed .

KINTORE ( MARK ) LODGE ( No . 333 ) . —A meeting of this lodge svas held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Cambersvell . on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., svhen there vvere present Bros . Marshall , VV . M . ; White , S . W . ; McDonald , j . W . ; R . J . Voisey , Preceptor ; R . C Davis , Sec ; Hill , M . O . J Cureton , S . O . j C . W . Davis , S . D . j and Braik , I . G . The lodge vvas opened in due furm , and the minutes «>

the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of advancement was then rehearsed in an impressive manner , Bro . Braik acting as candidate . Bro Hill svas elected to the chair for the 17 th inst ., svhen it vvas agreed to work the Ark Mariners' Degree . The lodge was then closed . The meetings of this lodge are now regularly held at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Cambersvell , at S p . m ., " the first and third Tuesdays in each month .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting svas held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Cambersvell , on Friday , the ( 3 th inst ., svhen there svere present Comp 5 ' G . H . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; Corpe , Z ., H . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . Ii-i Benedetti , S . N . ; Axford , P . S . j I . Addington , C Meierhoff , and V . T . Murche .

The minutes of the last meeting svere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation svas rehearsed , Comp- J ' Addington , P . Z ., personating the candidate . A very hearty vote of thanks svas accorded to Comp . Corpe for performing the duties of H ., it being the first time in this chap ter . Comp . C . Corpe , Z ., svas elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , svhen an installation svill be worked . EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge svas held at St . James ' s H ' Restaurant , Piccadilly , W ., on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when