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Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., replying to the toast of his health as " Installing Master , " said it had given him great pleasure to follow that master of Freemasonry , the Grand Secretary , and install the second W . M . of this lodge . He congratulated the lodge on the progress made , and on getting exictly the right soit of r 6 C " The Initiate " was duly honoured , and Bros . Appleford , Barnes , and Macklin answered for " The Visitors . " Other toasts followed before the proceedings closed .

The musical programme was naturally a ver > strong feature of the proceedings , and included the Westminster Singers , Bros . George Liebline ( piano ) , J . E . Hambleton ( violoncello ) , and F . H . Macklin ( recitations ) .

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Mount Sinai Chapter , No . 19 . The installation meeting was held at Anderton's Hotel on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., when Comp . E . E . Redman , H ., was installed in the chair of Z ., the ceremony being performed by Comp . George Read , P . Z ., in his usual most impressive manner . Comps . S . ToyeandG . P . Gillard , P . Z ., were then installed in the chairs of H . and J . A . ballot was then taken for Bro . G . F . Mounter , 1559 , and , the result being favourable , he « ua <; exalted , Comp . Gillard , P . Z ., conducting the ceremony in his customary able

manner , while the important duties of P . S . were kindly undeitaken by Comp . Orlton Cooper , in the unavoidable absejjce of several members of the chapter . A bal ' ot was also taken for Comp . T . Collard , 1329 , as a joining member , which proved favourable . The newly-installed M . E . Z . then invested those of his officers who were present : Comps . Cambridge , P . Z ., as S . E . ; Pearce , S . N . ; and J . Hewett , tst A . S . The report of the Audit Committee was received and passed . Other companions present , in addition to those named , were Comps . B . Hooker , I . P . Z . j Baker , P . Z . ; Corderoj , P . Z . ; Heath , P . Z . ; Stauffer , and Springett .

The chapter being closed with due solemnity , the companions adjourned to a After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Comp . B . Hooker , I . P . Z ., in proposing " The Health of the M . E . Z . " in his usual felicitous manner , alluded with regret to the loss the chapter had sustained since his own installation by the limited deaths of four of its Past Principals—Comps . Hopwood , P . Z . ; Barfield , P . Z . ; Birch , P . Z . ; and Crowden , P . Z ., whose sudden death whilst engaged in his customary business avocations had removed a regular and valued attendant at the Mount Sinai meetings . It was some satisfaction , therefore , to find that two new members were that evening joining this

ancient chapter , with such inducements to emulate the worthy example of so many honoured Present and Past Principals , some of whom were still , he hoped , to b : spared to them for some time yet . A musical treat was afforded the companions by the M . E . Z . in kindly inviting Comp . Schartau , who rendered several humorous songs in a most refined and charming manner ; while Miss Venning delighted those present with some Iri h melodies , her voice being one of great power and sweetness . Comp . Collard also proved that he was a valuable acquisition to the chapter by some excellent and well-ch > sen songs .

The toast to the health of the exaltee , and its accompanying speeches , had , unfortunately , to be postponed , Comp . Mounter having to hurry off to an important appointment before this stage of the proceedings could be reacted . Comp . Orlton Cooper , Gallery Chapter , No . 192 S , replying with Comp . Schartau to the toast of "The Visitors , " expressed his gratification at the recaptio . 1 hj . likj other visitors to the Mount Sinai , had been accorded , and the pleasure it had given him to take part in an exaltation in such a respected chapter , one he had Ion ; wUhed to visit , and now earnestly wished lor a speedy opportunity of revisiting .

Panmure Chapter , No . 720 . The installation meeting of this well-known chapter was held at the Holborn Viaduct Hotel , on the 14 th inst . Present : Comps . Arthur E . Mullins , M . E . Z . ; A . E . Remington , H . and M . E . Z . elect ; J . W . Stevens , P . Z ., H . elect ; W . John Song , hurst , P . Z . J , elect ; F . A . Powell , P . P . G . R . Monmouth , S . E . ; J . Parsons , S . N . ; Howard E . Mullins , P . S . ; Walter J . Mass , 1 st A . S . ; L . G . Hammond , 2 nd A . S . ; John Read , P . G . Org ., D . C ; J . G . Gregory , Janitor ; C . Castell , C . H . Gibbs , S .

Caney , J . Husbands , E . T . Clarke , F . G . Miller , W . H . Hammond , andb . bmee . The visitors were Comps . Hy . Carman , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., ( who assumed the chair of H . in the unavoidable atssnce of Comp . J . W . Sievens , P . Z ., H . elect ); Walter Lawrance , 1 st A . S . 2416 ; Thos . Gibbs , P . Z . 439 ( S . C . ); R . J . Hennings , P . Z . 2182 ; H . E . Herman , P . Z . 1293 ; Wm . Llewellyn , 2395 ; and Chas . Hy . Stone , P . Z . 1275 and 1901 . T he minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . John

Read , P . Z ., assumed the chair of M . E . Z . and Comp . A . E . Remington , M . E . Z . elect , was presented by Comp . F . A . Powell , P . Z ., to the M . E . Z . for installation into the First Principal's chair , which ceremony was performed in a most exemplary m inner . Comp . J . Wm . Stevens , P . Z ., was inducted into the chair of H ., and Comp . J . Songhurst , P . Z ., into the chair of J . The officers were invested by Comp . A . E . Remington , M . E . Z ., as follows : Comps . F . A . Powell , P . Z ., S . E . ; Chas . Castell , S . N . ; August Laisen , P . S .: T . G . Miller , 1 st A . S . ; Edmund T . Clarke , 2 nd A . S . ; John Read ,

P . Z ., D . C ; and J . G . Gregory , Janitor . A ballot was taken for Bros . Wm . Hammond , Burgoyne Lodge , No . 901 , and Fred . F . Sinee , Globe Lodge , No . 23 , which proved unanimous , and they were exalted in a very perfect and impressive manner by Comp . A . E . Remington , M . E . Z , The lectures were rendered most ab'y by Comp . Songhurst , J ., the histoiical , and symbolical , and the mystical by the M . E . Z . The report of _ tha Auditors was presented , received , and adopted , and sh > wed the lodge to b : financ ' ully sound . The next business t / f the M . E . Z , was , as he stated , the most important and pleasing duty of presentirg the P . Z . 'sjiwel 10 Comp . Arthur E . Mullins , I . P . Z ., for his

tlhciem service rendered to the chapter during the past year and which had been so unanimously voted to him . It was their earnest desire that he would long live to wear it . In reply , Ctmp . Arthur E . Mullins very greatly appreciated the very many kindit sses slways received at the hands of the companions and none more so than that tniik of their testimony and appreciation of the service he had rendered . He hoped to live many jears to wear the same , and he nust cordially thanked them . The busincs of the chapter eided . it was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent dinrer , which gave immense satisfaciijn .

The customary loyal and Royal Ach toasts were ably proposed by the M . E . Z ., who speciall y remarked upon the happy deliverance of the M . E . G . Z . from the hands of the assassin , which called forth the deep gratitude of all to the Great I Am , tor His kind protection . The toasts were received most cordially . lhat cf " The Pro G . Z , G . H ., G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , '' the M . E . Z . said was always most favourably received , and rightly too , for

ihey were ever ready to devote their valuable time and ability for the advancement of TOemasonrj . The chapter was honoured by the presence of Comp . H , Carman , P . A . ( J . U . C , with whose name he coupled the toast . „„ . "ply , Comp . Carman said it was indeed a great privilege to respond for the G . unicers . and also to temporarily take the chair of H . in that chapter . As a mem ber of iiranili Chapter it was an honour to respond for such worthy companions , who to the u most of their power maintained the dignity of R . A . For such a cordial reception he

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most thoroughly appreciated the same , on behalf of hmself and also the other Grand Officers . Comp . A . E . Mullins , I . P . Z ., in proposing the toast of " The M . E . Z ., " said he was one who would prove himselt worthy of the exalted position , as he was a most enthusiastic and hard-working companion . He had had the honour of proposing him as an exaltee into the chapter , and he certainly was proud of him , as were also the companions of the chapter , for he had proved his worthiness . He asked them to rise and drink to the health ot the M . E . Z . in bumpers .

In reply , the M . E . Z . ( who was most cordially received ) most heartily thanked the I . P . Z . for his kind remarks , and the brethren for such a cordial reception of the same . It was certainly very gratifying to him to know his services both in the Craft and R . A . were appreciated , and it was an incentive to him to do his utmost for the welfare of the chapter , which was , and always would be , very dear to his heart . For so cordial a greeting he most heartily thanked them . The toast of "The Co-Principals H . and J . " was most ably proposed by the M . E . Z ., who said they were both most distinguished Masons , and had done excellent service to the chapter .

Comps . H . and J . most cordially responded , and congratulated the M . E . Z . on his occupying so proud a position , and that they would most ably support him in the chair . Comp . A . E . Remington . M . E . Z ., next presented the toast of the evening , that of . " The Exaltees , " who had been so ably and strongly recommended , and from their rapt attention showed their high appreciation . The companions of the Panmure Chapter most heartily received them , and he trusted they would ever take an interest in R . A . Masonry to the welfare of the chapter . Comps . Hammond and Smee most ably replied .

The toast of " The Visitors " was presented by the M . E . Z . with that cordiality which ever distinguishes the First Principal of any chapter , and responded to in most appreciative terms by Comps . Herman and Gibbs on the excellent work and hospitality given . In presenting the toast of * ' The Past Principals and Officers of the Chapter , " the M . E . Z . said that the I . P . Z . had shown them during the past year the interest that he and also the other Past Principals ever exhibited towards the chapter . He knew the welfare of the chapter was their constant care , and he could rely upon their support as also the other officers .

In reply Comp . A . E . Mullins , I . P . Z ., most heartily endorsed the remarks of the M . E . Z . as to the welfare of the chapter , which was very dear to all their hearts , and promised their utmost support . For their testimony of him in presenting such a splendid jewel , he again most gratefully thanked them , and hoped to be spared long to be with them , and wear that token of their esteem . Comps . F . A . Powell , S . E . ; Castell , S . N . ; and August Laisen , P . S ., also most heartily thanked the M . E . Z ., and promised their most cordial support . The Janitor's toast closed a very successful and happy meeting .

An excellent programme of music was arranged . The artistes "The Nttional Part Singers , " Messrs . Frank Mettrop , J . G . Blanchard , Vernon Grant , and C-jnrad Formes . Mr . Vernon Grant very ably accompanied .

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BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall , London . The General Committee of Grand Lodge was first held , Bro . J . H . Matthews presiding , and the paper of business for the next Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge was submitted to the brethren . At the Board of Benevolence Bro .

J . H . Matthews , President ; Bro . D . D . Mercier , Senior Vice-President ; and Bro . Henry Garrod , Junior Vice-President , occupied the three chairs . Bros . W . Lake , Assistant Grand Sec ; W . Dodd , G . S . Recknell , and H . Sadler , G . T ., represented the Grand Secretary ' s department . There were also present :

Bros . W . Fisher , George Graveley , R . W . Ker , J . Boulton , W . M . By water , W . Kipp , W . H . Caton , E . W . Nightingale , Major John W . Woodall , L . Edis , Charles Pulman , J . H . Goldschmidt , C . D . Hoblyn , James Block , Henry Wright , Charles Henry Stone , Thomas Minstrell , C . H . Webb , W . H . Turner ,

Sidney Martin , J . W . Burgess , H . Massey , Thomas Berry , ] . W . Taurance , G . Masters , W . P . Robinson , John Crossley , H . A . Badman , James Grose , Edward George Easton , J . Billings , Thomas J . Burgess , F . J . Cumine , D . EcVard Radclyffe , Joseph Trenner , George Herbert Burne , W . H . Bullock , F . J . Stohwasser , John Freer , John K . Gwyn , Thomas F . Strutt , R . D . Wellman , G . Labron Crow , \ Y . J . R . Littlewood , George Fagg , S . G . Bonner , and George May .

The brethren first confirmed recommendations to the Grand Master made at the April meeting , to the extent of £ 415 . There were forty-one cases on the new list , which were qualified through lodges in the London district , and at Liverpool , Southend , Ivybridge , Woolston , Gravesend , Kingston ( Jamaica ) , Swansea , Watford , Royal Irish Fusiliers , 2 nd Battalion , Hampton Court , Widnes , Wallsend , Malta , Newark , Bristol , Plymouth , Barrow-in-Furness , Harleston , Plumstead

Totnes , Carmarthen , Johannesburg , Jarrow , and Brighton . Thirtyseven of these cases were relieved with a total sum of £ iojo , two petitions were dismissed , one was deferred , and one withdrawn . Grand Lodge was recommended to sanction a grant to one petitioner of ^ 150 , and to another of £ 50 . The Grand Master was recommended to sanction gifts of £ 40 in each of six cases , and £ 30 in each of nine cases . Sixteen grants of £ 20 each were made , one of £ 15 , two of £ 10 each , and one of - £ 5 .

THE GOLD AND SILVER WYRE DRAWERS' [ COMPANY will hold a banquet at the Cannon-street Hotel on Thursday , the 31 st instant , under the presidency of the Master , Major Roper Patkington , J . P . Bro . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman and Sheiiff Sir William Treloar , Mr . Alderman Truscott , Alderman Sir Mircus Samuel , Alderman Sir J . T . Ritchie , Sir Howard Vincent , M . P ., Admiral Field , M . P ., General Sir Henry Norman , G . C . B ., Sir Francis Jeune , the Hon . Atban Gibbs , M . P ., and other distinguished guests have accepted invitations .

THE CITY LIEUTENANCY . —On Monday last a special meeting of her Majesty ' s Lieutenants of the City of London was held at the Guildhall , for the election of a clerk to the Lieutenancy , in the room of Mr . H . Grose-Smith , J . P ., who has recently retired after filling the position , in which he succeeded his father , nearly 30 years . There were about 200 members present , and Sir Reginald Hanson , M . P ., presided . The election fell by a large majority on Mr . Charles Falkland Monckton , Clerk of Special Sessions at Guildhall , and Registrar of the London Chamber of Arbitration , which offices he will continue to hold . Mr . Monckton is a sin of Sir John Monckton , the Town Clerk , and was admitted a solicitor in 1 SS 7 . He was educated at the Charterhouse .

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