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Second , and Third Principals , the M . E . Z . gave an elaborate description and explanation of the jewel which to our thinking forms a very important part of the Regalia , but which in many instances is very lightly esteemed by com . panions who imagine it is not requisite , and that only the apron and sash is necessary . There being no further buriness the chapter was closed in peace and harmony at nine o'clock .

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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE LODGE ( No . 44 . ) — The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , Woolwich , when Bro . Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . P . J . O . Kent , S . VV . and W . M . elect , was , with the usual ceremony , placed in the chair for the ensuing twelve months . The lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Major E . S . Gordon , P . P . G . S . O . Ken * :, and the minutes and accounts having

been passed , Bro .-Capt . VV . Smith-Cox , A . S . C , candidate for advancement , was balloted for and unanimously elected j but not being present the ceremony was consequentlypostponed . The VV . M . then proceeded with the installation , which was performed most eloquently and impressively , and the new master was duly saluted . He then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Capt . J . J . Donnelly , P . P . G . D . C , Kent , S . VV . ; Capt . J . Sculley , P . P . G . I . G .,

Kent , J . W . j Dr . C N . Young Goodwin , M . D ., M . O . ; S . Clarke , S . O . ; J . Mathams , J . O . ; T . Alexander , treas . ; K . Ugland , I . G ., " Sec ; E . Denton , R . M . ; J . Harris , S . D . ; G . Risch , J . D . ; and Capt . R . F . King , P . P . D . C , Malta and Tunis , D . C . The charges were then eloquently recited by the installing officer , and the ceremony brought to a conclusion . Among the brethren present were the R . VV . Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., P . G . M . Kent ; D . M .

Dewer , P . G . M . O . and Grand Assist . Sec . England ; Jas . Smythe , P . M . and P . G . J . O ., Kent ; R . Pidcock , P . M ., and P . P . G . O ., Sussex ; Capt . H . H . Costobadie , R . H . A ., one of the first founders of the lodge under the old warrant , and who has just returned from India ; C . Jolly , Excelsior , ( Freemason ) , and others . Grand honours were then paid to the Grand Master , and acknowledged in suitable terms . A handsome and valuable Past Master's

jewel was then presented to the I . P . M . in recognition of his great and valuable service to the lodge during his year of office , and he returned thanks . It was also carried unanimously that a vcte of thanks should he presented to him , and recorded upon the minutes of the lodge , for his services as installing officer that day , which was also suitably acknowledged . The Grand Master , in the final act of closing the lodge , said it was always his privilege when present to say a few

words on such occasions . He would now , in using that privilege , say how pleased he was to be with them that day ; not only because he had received a pressing invitation from the VV . M ., an old friend of his , and whose parents he knew and respected so much , hut because he felt it his duty as Grand Master of the Province of Kent to be present at the annual festival of so excellent and important a lodge as the Florence Nightingale . It was with extreme plea-ure that

he saw the W . M . placed in the chair ; and following , as he did , two such good and worthy Mark Master Masons as Bros . Smyth and Gordon , who had by their ruling and governing made the lodge so excellent , both for ils numbers and good working , he ( the G . M . ) fully believed , and felt certain , that under his guidance it would still proceed onwards , and become one of the most flourishing in the province . He trusted the officers invested that day would

strive and emulate the deeds of those who had preceded them , and add even additional lustre to the already high character and standing of the Florence Nightingale Lodge . He paid a high compliment to the I . P . M . for the grand manner in which he had worked the ceremony of installation ; and averred that it was only by hard work and a thorough appreciation of the tenets of their Order that such a result could be arrived at . In conclusion , he again

expressed the pleasure it had given him to be present , and wish the lodge , VV . M ., and brethren long and continued prosperity . 'The lodge was then'closed in due form , and the brethren sat down to a superbly appointed banquet , served in the hall by Bro . VV . Moulder , P . M ., of the Sydney Lodge of Craft Masons . The VV . M . gave the usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts , and in giving that of "The Queen and Mark Masonry " expressed the horror every Mason and

Englishman felt at the late atrocious attempt upon the life of our Most Gracious Sovereign . That was the first time they , thc members of the" Florence Nightingale had had the opportunity of meeting since that attempt to express their thanksgiving to T . G . A . O . T . U . for saving Her Most Gracious Majesty from the cowardly assassin . They now did so , and he asked the brethren to drink the toast with all enthusiasm . "The Health of Lord Heniker , the

VV . G . M . " was also honoured ; and then the VV . M ., in proposing the toast of "Lord Kintore , D . G . M ., and the rest nf the Grand Officers Present and Past , " said he was exceedingly pleased to see two Grand Officers present , and and he should couple the toast with the name of their R . VV . G . M ., Bro . Robinson , who had so kindly . spoken of them in the lodge on its closing . Bro . Robinson , in the course of an eloquent reply , said

the Grand Officers chosen during the last twenty-five years were those who had generally been approved of by the brethren of the various lodges they represented , and were eminent for long and faithful services rendered to the Order . Those who were students of Misonry must know that it was , at one time , desired by Mark Masons to become attached to , or incorporated with Craft Masonry in the same manner as the Arch Masonry was , but the

proposition was not then entertained by Grand Lodge , and now it was more than doubtful if ever they would accept incorporation , even if such a proposition should come to them from the Craft . Theirs was a great and impressive Degree that told powerful upon their feelings , and held them together in a strong and lasting chain of Masonic love and brotherhood . It was a degree that was verv nonular and successful in garrison towns

and took well both with the Army and Navy , and , therefore , it was surely , hut steadily , progressing in numbers and influence among those who were the best of Masons , and who carried its teachings and practised them all over the habitable globe . After eulogising the services , as Grand Masters , of Bros . Lord Leigh , Lord Lathom , and the Rev . G . R . Portal , M . A ., the latter of whom , he said , was one of the best Grand Masters the Mark Degree ever had , he

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regretted that this lodge was so far from his own part of the province , or he should only be too happy to come often among them ; but trusted to see not only the members of this lodge , hut of all the lodges in the province , upon many other occasions , and could most heartily thank them for their reception of him tiiat evening . The I . P . M ., Bro . Major Gordon , responded for "The D . P . G . M ., and rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . "

and , as P . P . G . S . O ., icgretted the absence ' of the D . G . M ., Bro . Podevin , who was one of the most courteous and kind of Masons , and highly respected and admired by every Mark Mason in the Province of Kent . For himself , he felt proud of the position of a Past Grand Ofiicer ; and thanked the VV . M . for coupling his name with so important a toast . Bro . Gordon then proposed the toast of " The VV . M ., " and said that under his rule they might safely

look forward to a good and successful year . Their esteemed W . M . was not only an active and earnest Mason elsewhere , but was Preceptor of the new Mark lodge of instruction lately formed in connection with their lodge . He was sure they would join heartily in drinking his health , and wish him all the happiness in the world . The VV . M ., in reply , thanked them for their cordial reception of his name , and as Bro . Dewar had

congratulated him upon the work done in the lodge , he thought that he had good reason to be proud of the position he was that day placed in . He considered Bro . Dcwar ' s opinion was an honour to himself and to the lodge also , as that distinguished brother was in the habit not only of seeing good work done , but doing it , and therefore his good opinion was invaluable as a testimony to the efficiency of the lodge and its officers . The ceremony so grandly worked by their

I . P . M . had greatly impressed him , and he had determined that the ceremonies he might have to work during his term of office should not be wanting in earnest endeavour to emulate the admirable example Bro . Gordon had set him that day . He again thanked them , and resumed his seat amid applause . The toast of "The Past Masters" was coupled with the name of Bro . Major Gordon , who the VV . M . said was

worthy of their deepest gratitude for the gcod . vork done during the past year , and for the admirable example he had shown them that day as Installing Officer . Bro . Gordon thanked the brethren for their toast , and hoped they would next year have a more worthy Past Master than himself to respond to it . Bro . Sculley responded for " The Officers , " and Bros . Costobadie and Jolly for " The Visitors , " and then the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the tSth inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , under the presidency of Bro . Alfred Tisley , W . M . In consequence , no doubt of the little stir which is just now being caused in municipal circles through the retirement of Mr . Alderman Figgins , through ill-health , many of the members were more than usually occupied , and thus the

attendance was not so quite so numerous as might otherwise have been the case . However , there was a fair sprinkling of brethren and visitors present ; and if there be any compensation for paucity of numbers , in the excellence of the working exhibited , those who did attend must have been amply repaid . Lodge was opened by the VV . M ., who was assisted by Bros . T . R . Richnell , P . G . S . B ., S . W ., VV . M . c-l .-ct : John

H . Dodson , actinr ; as J . W . ; VV . E . Farrington , M . O . ; C . G . Brown , S . O . ; F . Farrington , J . O . ; W . Wi < "rinton , P . M ., P . G . S . of VV ., Sec . ; F . H . Gruggcn , Firth Groves , T . O . Harding , R . Skelton , H . Webb , F . H . Clemow , G . N . Dodd , " C Dudley , VV . Farrington , T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; G . Harrison , Tyler ; and others . The customary formalities having been duly observed , Bro . T . R . Richnell , P . G . S . B ., was presented for

installation , and inducted into the dignified position of oflice by the retiring VV . M ., assisted by Bro . T . C . Walls , who officiated as Director of Ceremonies in a most efficient manner . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Tisley in a way that elicited the heartiest commendation of both members and visitors , the impressive charges being perfectly and eloquently delivered . 'The newly-elected W . M . was proclaimed and greeted with the usual

salutations , after which he proceeded to invest his officers for the ensuing year , the collars being thus bestowed : Bros . Alfred Tisley , I . P . M . ; Sir James Palmer , S . VV . ; John H . Dodson , J . W . and Treas . ; VV . Wiggington , P . M ., P . G . S . of VV ., Sec . ; VV . E . Farrington , M . O . ; V . Farrington , S . O . ; C . G . Brown , J . O . ; F . H . Gruggen , S . D . ; Firth Groves , J . D . ; T . O . Harding , J . G . ; VV . Farrington , Org . ; R . Skelton D . of C . ; and u . Harrison , Tyler .

Congratulations were interchanged as to the admirable manner in which Bro . Tisley had fulfilled the duties of the chair during the year , ) and the effective conduct of the installation ceremony , and also on the prospects of the further continued success of the lodge under the rule of Bro . Richnell . Some formal business having been transacted , the brethren and visitors partook of a recherche banquet , provided

by Bro . Clemow in a style for which this old-established and respected City hotel has for many years been proverbial . The repast was elaborately served , and the arrangements generally were such as to elicit the most unbounded expressions of satisfaction . Dessert having been placed before the company , the customary loyal and Mark Masonry toasts were given from the chair ; Bro . Richnell alluding in appropriate terms to the recent dastardly

attempt upon the life of Her Majesty , ancl echoing the abhorrence which had been expressed throughout the country at the insane attack made upon her . All Masons were especially grateful for her preservation and the restorative effect of the Queen ' s Continental visit , and they rejoiced at Her Majesty's safe return to the country over which she so wisely reigned , and in the hearts of whose people she was so sincerely beloved . ( Loud applause . ) What rendered her doubly dear to the brethren of this

lodge was the fact that the banner underwhich they assembled bore the honoured name of Her Majesty's youngest son , whom they all heartily congratulated upon his approaching marriage . The toasts were received with the utmost loyalty and enthusiasm . The W . Master then gave "The Health of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " alluding in suitable terms to the valuable services they rendered to Mark Masonry , and the admirable way in which Grand Mark Lodge was administered .

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The toast met with a cordial reception , and was acknowledged in a few happily-chosen sentences by Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., who spoke of the rapid growth and extension of Mark Masonry , especially in recent years . The Immediate Past Master then gave the toast of the evening , " The Health of Bro . T . R . Richnell , " who had just been promoted to the highest dignity it was in the power of the brethren to bestow upon him . They had all

seen the admirable way in which he had discharged the duties of the minor offices through which he had " passed , and his acceptance of the highest post amongst them was an augury of the future prosperity of the lodge . ( Applause . ) The VV . Master , who was most cordially greeted on rising to respond , expressed his deep sense o " f the honour which the brethren had conferred upon him that evening , and complimented his Immediate Past Master upon the efficient

manner in which he had acquitted himself as installing officer . By the generosity of the brethren he hr . d attained the high position to which all Mark Masons might aspire , and he appreciated the kindl y expressions with which his elevation to that rank had been accompanied . He relied upon them for their forbearance in any short comings which might occur through his want of ability adequately to discharge the important functions of that office , but assured

them he should endeavour to the utmost of his power and strength to advance the best and truest interests of the lodge . He felt himself entirely in their hands , but had no doubt tnat , with the assistance and co-operation of his officers , he should be able to discharge the trust leposcd in him to their satisfaction . He hoped that at the expiration of his term of office he should be able to hand down the insignia to his successors with its lusture at

least undiminished . ( Applause ) . He then proposed " The Health of the I . P . M ., " who had so well performed the installation ceremony that evening , and to whom his best thanks , and the thanks of the brethren , were so eminently due . He should endeavour to emulate the excellent example set him by Bro . Tisley , who had proved I :: ms ; lf an ornament to the lodge , and had won golden opinions from the brethren generally . In conclusion , he asked Bro .

Tisley's acceptance of a handsome Past Master's jewel , which had been provided h y the unanimous vote of the brethren , as a mark of their esteen , and in recognition of thc substantial and valuable services he had rendered to the lodge . He hoped their esteemed Immediate Past Master would not value it merely for its intrinsic worth , but as an expression of the renpect and affection of the brethren whose interests he had so assiduously promoted .

1 hey all wished him long life and health to wear that jewel , and hoped he might always have as much pleasure in adorning his breast with so well-earned a tribute of esteem , as it afforded him ( the VV . M . ) in piesenting him with it that evening . Bro . Tisley , I . P . M ., who was received with prolonged applause , thanked the brethren for the magnificent gift with which they had presented him , but much more for * the

kindly expressions with which it had been accompanied . He assured them he was deeply sensible of their generous appreciation of his humble efforts to promote the interests of the lodge , and said he should continue to do all he could lo advance its prosperity in the futuie . He trusted theofficers and brethren would rally round their newly-elected W . M ., and assist him in promoting the true interests of the Prince Leopold Lodge . He should bc glad to render what

aid he could to Bro . Richnell in the performance of his duties , and in saying so he felt he was supported by the whole of the Past Masters , officers , and brethren of the lodge . ( Applause . ) 'The VV . M . then extended a hearty welcome to Ihe visitors , the toast being acknowledged b y Bro . C . F . M . Mundy , of the Walton Lod

Isaac ge , Cambridge University . " The Healths of the Past Masters " were then given , and replied to by Bros . Alfred Tisley , I . P . M ., and T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., whilst Bro . C G . Brown responded on behalf of " The Officers of the Lodge . " A very happy and harmonious gathering was brought to a conclusion by the proposal of the Tyler ' s toast .

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MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . — An excellent gathering of the members of | this old conclave took place on the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Goldensquare . Among those in attendance wero Bros , the Rev . Ur . Ace , M . W . S . ; T . W . Coffin , P . M . W . S ., as H . P . A . Williams , ist General ; T . C Walls , 2 nd General ; F . W . Driver , CM . ; W . Paas , P . M . W . S ., Treasurer ; D . M . Dewar , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; E . J . Gardiner , C .

of G . j R . VV . Stewart , P . M . W . S . ; D . Nicols , P . M . W . S . ; J . E . Anderson , G . Graveley , W . B . Kidder , J . Andrews , G . Pig-ache , H . J . Lardner , and N . J . F . Bassnett . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . F . J . Curlier was ' unanimously elected M . VV . S . for the year ensuing . 111 . Bro VV . Paas was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Previously to the chapter being closed the sum of five guineas was voted to the Girls' School , to be placed on the Steward ' s list of Bro .

T . C Walls . The brethren then adjourned to the Cafe Royale , where an excellent banquet was partaken of . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice . "The M . VV . S . " was proposed by Bro . Dewar , andin

, in the absence of the M . VV . S . was acknowledged by 111 . Bro . Coffin , his locum tenons . The toast of "The Past M . VV . S . " was acknowledged by III . Bro . VV . Paas , and "The Officers" by 111 . Bro . A . Williams .

T he proceedings then terminated . ST . LEONARDSON-SEA . —Albion Chapter ( No . 54 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Warrior-square Rooms , on Tuesday , the iSth inst . The chapter was honoured with the presence of 111 . Bro . General Clerk , 33 , Grand Treasurer General , also the following visitors ,- Ex . Bros . Herbert Dicketts , 18 ° , ist Gen . ; Henry Venn , iS " , 2 nd Gen . ; and James Moon , 1 S

Almoner ; allot the Holy t-alestine Rose Croix Chapter . After the preliminary business had been transacted , a ballot was taken for the following candidates : Bro I F Ranking , M . D ., M . R . C . P ., W . M . S 74 ; Bro . IL D . Montague Williams , P . M . 874 ; Bro . VV . B . Bacon , P . M . S 7 . 1 and Bro . Lieut . Hastings N . Lees , R . N ., M . M . 1842 , and they were all 'declared duly elected . Bro . Williams and Bro . Bacon being in attendance , the Rose Croix Degree