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Havlor , S . W . 23 G 1 ; F . Ward , J . D . 159 S ; C . Cowley , 2361 ; Robt . Haylor , 23 G 1 ; G . Hipw e 11 Green , 2361 ; Max . Lichtenberg , 1 G 37 ; C . E . Morns , 26 9 S ; and George fh ' e lodge having been opened , the Secretary read the dispensation from the Prov . G M . sanctioning the meeting at the Town Hall . The minutes of the tast regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Messrs . Geo . Dainty and C . Hibberd having been elected and , being present , were regularly initiated bv the W . M . —thus making 14 initiates during his year of office . A presentation of a Past M ister ' s jewel

was msde to Bro . J . J . Simcox for his services of acting I . P . M . during the first year of the lodge ' s existence , which was suitably ackno . vledeed . Br . i . P ^ rcy G . Mallory , the W . M . elect , was duly and regularly installed as W . M . by the I . P . M . in a vary able and impressive manner , who also gave the three addresses with much feeling . Th 1 ; vV . M . anriointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . S . Priest , I . P . M . ; W . T . R . KnaPP . - S T . B . Fourmy , J . W . ; C . E . Roberts , as Chap . ; J . L . Goldstein , 5 Carl Ornstein

Treas . J H . D . Woods , Sec ; F . Golby , . D . ; V . Cave , J . U . ; , I 1 ) . •H . A . Moore , D . C . ; H . Dunaway , as Org . ; and McBain and Harold Coxon , Stewards . The I . P . M ., Bro . Priest , was presented with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel as a token of regard and esteem for the able manner he had performed the duties of W . M . for the past year . This was suitably acknowledged . A joining member having been proposed , after ' * Hearty good wishes " to the ne . v VV . M ., the lodge was closed .

The brethren then adjourned to the Victoria Room of the Crown Hotel , where host Bro . W . D . Miller had provided an ample banquet , which was greatly appreciated . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , a very pleasant evening was spent , the following musical brethren adding to the harmony : Bros . F . Golby , F . Lewis , T . B . Fourmy , F- Ward , A . Cowley , Harold Coxon , F . Cane , H . Dunaway , and G . F . Woods , with Bro . C . Winterton , R . A . M ., accompanist . During the evening Bro . Woods , Sec , presented a very interesting report of the vear ' s working , of which the following is a summary : As this is the first regular

installation meeting of the Bowen Lodge , I thought it might be interesting to the members of the lodge , and also to the visiting brethren here assembled this evening , if I gave a short report on the progress the lodge has trade during its first year of existence . For the information of those brethren who may not be so informed , I would state that several brethren who were in the habit of frequently meeting together , thought it expedient to start and create a new Masonic lodge at Chesham . A form of petition was applied for , and suitable rooms were obtained at the Crown Hotel , Chesham , as a meeting place .

The Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Bowen , was asked if he would consent to the lodge bearing his name ; this he willingly agreed to , and the lodge was called the " Bowen Lodge . " A meeting was called by the W . M . designate at the request of several of the founders , and all the preliminary and necessary arrangements were made at that meeting . The petition was unanimously recommended by the Wycombe Lodge , No . 1 5 01 , duly signed by the R . W . Prov . G . Master , and forwarded to Grand Lodge . The first meeting being the consecration and the installation of its first W . M ., was held by dispensation at the Town Hall , Chesham , on July 7 th , 1900 . W . Bro . J . E . Bowen ,

Dep . Prov . G . Master , acting as W . M . and Consecrating Officer , assisted by several very prominent Buckinghamshire Freemasons , the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Lord Addington , being present . The lodje was formed with 17 founders , and W . Bro . Priest became its first Master . The first year of the Bowen Lodge has been one ol great progress , and members can certainly congratulate themselves on the success thus obtained . During the year eight meetings have been held , being three emergency meetings besides the five regular ones . The W . M . has had a most successful year , one far in excess of his and our expectations . He has had a considerable amount of work

to do , having had 14 initiates , which he has carried through in a most exemplary manner . It is an acknowledged fact that for a provincial lodge to be successful it must have local support . In this respect we are certainly to be congratulated , as five ot the initiates are residents of Chesham or the near vicinity . We also were most fortunate in having as a joining member VV . Bro . Lowdes , of Chesham , a brother who will , undoubtedly , shed lustre on the Bowen Lodge . Our Wor . Master , as the representative of the Bowen Lodge , took up the handsome sum of iioi to the Girls' Festival , the seco . id highjst list in the province .

Not a bad start tor a young lodge . Another nutter that I cannot pass over without comment is that three of our initiates went up as Stewards Unattached during the first year of their Masonic career . I am also pleased to state that th : lod ; e has been highly distinguished by three of its members having obtained Provincial rank , our first VV . M ., Bro . Priest , having been invested as Prov . G . Std . Br . ; W . Bro . Simcox as Prov . l . G . VV . ; and our Bro . Chaplain as P . G . Secretary . You have all seen our

balancesheet , which I think is highly satisfactory ; everything the lodge possesses is paid for , and we do not owe a penny , besides having a fairly good balance . In conclusion I will say that my sincere and heartfelt wish is that the Bowen Lodge will continue to prosper and become influential in diffusing the true spirit of Freemasonry in Buckinghamshire for many years . A very successful meeting was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toist .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Pattison Chapter , No . 913 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . DR . E . BRYCESON . The above chapter celebrated its annual installation meeting at the Misonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , on Thursday , the iSth insl ., and it was in every respect a most impressive and important function . The chapter was opened by Comp . John O .

Cook , M . E . Z ., assisted by his Principals and the P . Zs . present . The companions were then admitted , and the ballot was taken for Bro . VV . liullworthy , 2 5 20 , and it being unanimous in his favour , he , being in attendance , was admitted an 1 exalted . Comp . Cook then ir . s ' alled his successor , Comp . Dr . E . Bryceson , as M . E . Z . Comp . U .-yceson did the same service for his successor , Comp . VV . H . Turton as II ., and the latter exalted his successor , Comp . W . Busbridge as J . The following companions were

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invested : Comps . H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., S . E . ; B , Hammond , S . N . j R . J Cook , P . Z ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; J . D . Brooks , P . S . ; E . Carter , 1 st A . S . ; Dr . J . Clark , 2 nd A . S . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . S ., D . C ; W . C . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . GStd . Br ., and F . Hoare , Stwds . ; andC . Warren , Jmitor . Comp . J . O . Cook , I . P . Z ., was then presented with a handsome and valuable P . Z . ' s jewel for services rendered the chapter during his year of office , and the chiptir wis closed . The banquet was served at ComD . George Hall ' s famous establishment , the Royal Mortar Hotel , Beresford-sqaire , Woolwich , and wis chic in every respect and thoroughly enjoyed .

Among the other c impani ins present were : Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . l . ; E . B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . G . O . g . ; G . F . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . O . g . ; G . R . Nictwls , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . E . ; S . Horton , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; I . Turton , P . Z . ; J . H . Roberts , P . Z . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) , P . Z . 1472 , P . Z . and S . E . 21 S 4 , and P P . G . S . B . Essex ; E . VV . Sampbon , W . E . Champion , G . Frost , D . K . Somers , G . Hall , L . Chasterneuf , Jas . btratton , G . Lawsin , D . C . Capon , anj A . Moore , of thechipter . Among the visitors wire : Comps . W . Russell , P . Z ., P . G . Treas ., P . G . S . B . Eng . ; F . VV . Lean , P . P . G . S . Lancashire ; Dr . H . Bernays , P . Z . 1973 , P . P . G . 1 st Asst . ; S . G . Knowles , P . Z . 503 ; A . M . Queen , M . E . Z ., and H . Jacobs , J ., of 13 .

The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toists having been honoured , th it of "Earl Amherst , Grand Superintendent of the Province of Kent , " was proposed by the M . E . Z , who paid a high tribute to the admirable m inner in which his lordship discharged the many and onerous duties at : ach ; d to th e high offices he held in the Craft and R . A . That of "Comp . East , Grand H ., and the rest of the Prov . Granl O . ficers , " wis coupled with the name of Comp . Russell , who , in response , slid it was always a great

pleasure to him to come into the Pattison Chapter , and he rejoiced to see and meet those who were trying to do their work to the honour and credit of the chap ter . Those who did their work well were sure in the end to gain positions in its ranks . It was the same in Grand Chapter , and those who got there were those who were fortunate enough to " catch the Speaker ' s eye . " The Pittison Chapter always chanced to havs good officers , and while thanking them for their kindn : ss , could only siy ho . v pleased he was with the work he had seen done that day . Comp . Coupland also briefly responded .

Comps . Butter and Hjrton responded for the Prov . G . O fficers , and several other toasts were proposed and responded to . The musical portion of the entertainment , both vocal and instrumental , wis a rare treat , the magnificent singing of Mrs . E . Bryceson , wife of the esteemed M . E . Z ., and Midame Kate Tester J ines wis much admired . Comp . G . Lawson was in excellent voice , and in ballad and duet won unstinted applause . Mr . Lionel Horton pliyed selections on his beloved 'cello , and the whole was a gbrious affair .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

Mount Lebanon Chapter , No . 492 ( E . C ) . INSTALLATION OF COMP . R . H . K . DYETT . A regular convocation of the above-named chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Nevis-street , St . John's , Antigua , W . I ., on Tuesday evening , the 2 nd instant . The companions present were Comps . R . Warneford , M . E . Z . ; R . H . K . Dyett , H . ; Chas . Griffin , J . ; G . T . Gallwey , S . E . ; J . Robertson , acting S . N . ; F . Watts , acting P . S . ; A . St . G . Spooner , acting 1 st A . S . ; J . H . D . Wall , acting 2 nd A . S ., Treas . ;

John D . West , Janitor ; the Hon . A . W . H . a Court , P . Z . ; S . M . M . Taylor , P . Z . ; C . H . Branch , P . Z . ; R . Bell , P . Z . ; Thos . S . G . Pigott , G . E . Pierez , John Halliday , and F . J . W . H . Doig . The chapter was opened and the minutes of previous ] convocations were read and confirmed . Comp . R . H . K . Dyett , H ., M . E . Z . elect , was duly installed in the chair of M . E . Z ., and he then installed Comps . Chirles Griffin as H ., and Thos . S . G . Pigott , W . M . 40 . 2 , as J ., being assisted in the latter case by Comp . Warneford , LP . Z . The other oliicers were then invested as follows : Comps . G . T . Gallwey , S . E . ; W . W . Malone ( by proxy ) , S . N . ; J . T . Thibou ( by proxy ) , Treas . ; the Hon . Francis

Watts , P . S . ; A . St . G . Spooner , 1 st A . S . ; F . J . W . H . Doig , 2 nd A . S . ; and John F . D . West , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted , showing a favourable condi ' . ion of the finances . A ballot was taken for a candidate for exaltation and proved favourable . A resolution expressive of regret at the death of the late Comp . M . R . Higgins , P . Z ., was unanimously adopted ; and after the usual routine business had been transacted , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the dining hall , were light refreshments were served , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts duly honoured .

It may be of interest to note that the three newly-installed Principals , Comps . Dyett , Griffin , and Pigott , were initiated together on 13 th May , 1892 , passed together , with others , on Sth July , 1 S 92 , and raised together on 29 th August , 1 S 92 . And , in addition , the Master who initiated , passed , and raised them ( Comp . S . M . M . Taylor , P . Z . ) was present at their installation . They were also advanced to the Mark Degree together on 4 th April , 1 S 93 . Is this a record ?

Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 656 , E . C ( Sydney ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Foresters' Hall , Sydney , on Wednesday , the 5 th ult ., in the presence of a number of naval visitors from H . M . S . Ophir and others , as well as members of the New South Wales Constitution . The notice paper contained the announcement of raising members of St . Clair Lodge , No . 2074 , Portsmouth , and Lord Charles Beresford Lodge , No . 2404 , Chatham , by request

of the W . Ms , of those lodges . The VV . M ., Bro . Louis Parkinson , presided , and raised Bro . Sergt . G . T . Mauly , R . M . A ., 2074 . Much regret was expressed at the receipt of a telegram from Bro . Sergt . Lidiard , R . M . L . I ., 2404 , that he was umble to leave tha Ophir . An interesting item of the proceedings was the reading by Bro . G . Robinson , P . M . and Secretary , of the award of the arbitrator in the suit Cimbriin Lodge of Australia , No . G 5 G , against Lodge Cimbrian , No . 10 , N . S . W . Constitution , resjlting

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