New Provincial Grand Masters.

fixed the 10 th AA ednesday in every quarter as the day on which it was proposed to hold the Chapter , and nominated Comp . AA m . Goode , as Z . ; Comp . J . H . Bedford , H . ; and Comp . J . Thos- Goode , J . On the motion of Comp . Savage , seconded by Comp . Leech , it was unanimously resolved that the prayer of the petition should be complied with , and the Charter for the new Chapter granted . All business being ended , the convocation was closed in due form . ST . JAMES ' CHAPTER ( N O . 2 ) . —This Chapterwhich is attached to the Lodge of

, Antiquity , met at the Freemasons Tavern , on the 1 st ult ., when the principals for the ensuing year were elected . At the conclusion of the business , the Comps ., to the number of 20 , dined together , under the presidency of Comp . Henderson , M . E . Z . Comp . Thisleton , Secretary to the Boys School was amongst the visitors , and , in the course of the evening , made an eloquent appeal to the Comps . on behalf of the Masonic Charities .

BRITISH CHAPTER ( NO . S ) . —This distinguished Chapter met at the Freemason Tavern , on Friday 2 nd February , when Br . Valence was exalted in a most able manner by Comp . Herbert Lloyd , P . Z ., assisted by Comps . C . Robinson , AA m . AVatson , M . Dawson , & c . After which the Companions proceeded to elect Comps . Herbert Lloyd Z . ; Stowasser , IL ; M . Dawson , J . ; Purton Cooper , E . ; Else , N . The Companions after the business of the Chapter was completed , sat down to an elegant banquet . In proposing the health of the grand officer , Comp . Lloyd , as Z ., took

occasion to express the pleasure he . felt in seeing so excellent a member of their body as Comp . Dr . Rowe , a visitor , and he hoped to have the pleasure of meeting him for a number of years in Masonry , but more particularly the British Chapter . After a suitable reply from Comp . Rowe , the health of the principals was drunk , and the merits of Comp . Charles Robinson , in discharging his duties as Z ., in conjunction with the II . and J ., were adverted to in terms of , strong praise . In returning thanks , Comp . Robinson stated that it had always been his study to perform his duties to

the best of his ability , when called upon . He had been requested to hold the office for the ensuing year , but he had requested to be allowed to retire , in favour of Comp . Herbert Lloyd , from a conviction of the benefit that must accrue to any Chapter , by being presided over , by so eminent a Companion , and he felt exceedingly pleased to find the Chapter had fallen into his views in so unanimous a manner . In drinking the health of the visitors , the M . E . Z . expressed the thanks of the Companions to Comp . W . AVatson , for his readiness at all times to render his valuable assistance in Masonry when called upon . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the health of

the newly exalted Companion said , that he had had the great pleasure of his acquaintance for a number of years , and although he had not increased in stature , he had . increased in grace , which had been amply exemplified by his firmness and correct bearing during the recent ceremony . Comp . A alence , in a most eloquent and amusing speech , expressed his thanks , ancl trusted that his grace might still continue to grow in the esteem of his Companions . The health of Comp . Gibson , P . Z ., was drunk in conjunction with the past principles of the Chapter , and in proposing the toast

M . E . Z ., said , that the thanks of the Chapter were due to the past principals , but to none more than to Comp . Gibson . In proposing the health of the officers , the manner in which they had discharged their duties was alluded to in terms of the highest commendation , and particularly to Comp . Bisgood , Treasurer , for the able manner in which he at all times maintained the interest of the Chapter . MOUNT MORIAH CHAPTER ( NO . 9 ) . —This Chapter held a convocation at the Freemasons Tavern , on the 1 st ult ., Comp . Roberts , M . E-Z ., presiding , when Comp .

D . Gooch , was elected 2 nd principal , and Comp . G . Lyons , 3 rd principal . Comp . John Hervey , G . S ., and P . Z ., No . 7 , honoured the Chapter by his attendance . ENOCH CHAPTER ( N O . 11 ) . —This well appointed Chapter , held its meeting at ihe Freemasons Tavern , on Tuesday , February the 20 th . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Robert Williams , proposed three brethren for exaltation . MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER ( NO . 49 ) . —A convocation of this Chapter was holden at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on Tuesday the 20 th ult ., when three brethren were exalted into the Royal Arch , the ceremony being most beautifully performed b y Com . Andrews , M . E . Z ., assisted by the other officers of the Chapter ,