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honour of meeting him much in Masonry , yet his readiness at all times to render assistance to the Craft either through the Charities or by any other means in his power , was sufficiently knoAvn and appreciated to render the toast acceptable to every Companion . Comp . Robinson , P . Z ., proposed the health of the Grand Officers , and said that in consequence of the M . E . Z . being a member of that body , he , as P . Z ., had the honour of expressing the thanks of the Chapter to the Grand Officers , but

more particularly to the M . E . Z . AVIIO AA'as so much distinguished by his talents for his eminent services to the Order . The M . E . Z ., in returning thanks , expressed the pleasure he felt in being one of the Grand Officers , feeling assured that they endea-A'oured at all times to discharge their duties to the utmost . Comp . Robinson , in proposing the health of the M . E . Z . and the two other Principals , congratulated the Chapter on having so able and distinguished a member to preside over them as Comp . Herbert LloydAvhose talents and urbanitydisplayed not only on this but on all

occa-, , sions , could not but render him eminently serviceable in promoting its prosperity , and to whom he felt the greatest satisfaction in resigning the office . With regard to the two other principals , the able manner in which they had hitherto discharged the duties of their various offices was a sufficient guarantee for their future exertions . The M . E . Z . in return said , that in being so soon called upon to speak of himself , he could only say that although at . present not in such good practice as he had formerly been , he would take care that during his year of office nothing should be wanting on his

part to further the interests of the Chapter , and he felt the greatest reliance on the support of his two Principals ancl the other officers . He then proposed the health of Comp . Robinson , P . Z ., and thanked him on behalf of the Chapter for the manner in Avhich he had discharged his duties during his year of office , ami trusted that it A \ 'Ould long have his A'aluable assistance . The P . Z ., in return , thanked the Chapter for its support , and said , that although the only P . Z . present , he felt that his predecessors were all animated AA'ith the same desire to exert themselves for the benefit of the Chapter . In proposing the health of the visitors , Comp . AV " . AVatson , P . Z . 25 , and

Comp . AVarmington , No . 7 , the M . E . Z . expressed the pleasure felt by the Companions in meeting them in their Chapter , and more particularly Comp . AVatson , who might justly be denominated the King of Arch Masons , being always able and willing to render assistance in whatever ceremony he might be called upon . The toast having been acknowledged the M . E . Z . proposed the health of tho newly exalted Companion , and expressed the great pleasure Mt by older members of the Order in seeing younger brethren following in their steps . Comp . Stohwasser proposed the health of

the two Scribes , and in doing so paid a just tribute to their great ability and services in Masonry . Comp . Dawson proposed the health of the Officers , Comp . Cotterell , P . S . ; Poffer , 1 st Assistant , and Baxter , 2 nd Assistant , and in his usual eloquent manner acknowledged the merits of the officers of the Chapter generally . UNION AVATERLOO CHAPTER ( NO . 13 ) . —This Chapter attached to the Union AVaterloo Lodge , met at the Queen's Arms Tavern , AVoohvich , on AVednedsay , the 28 th of Februarywhen the principals and officers were duly installed into their seA'eral

, offices . The installation of the 1 st Comp . Principal , Hy . Muggeridge , was performed in a very efficient manner by Comp . Geo . Biggs , P . G . S . B . Comp . Muggeridge then proceeded with tho installation of Comp . Oiiphant , as IL , and — Gaird , as I . The other officers consist of Comps . 11 . E . Barnes , E . ; — Weld , N . ; G . T . Fox , P . S . ; and G . W . Turner , P . Z ., as Treasurer . One exaltation took place , Avhich ceremony AA'as Avell given by Comp . Muggeridge , with the assistance of the officers . A vote of thanks to Comp , Clerk , R . A ., was recorded on the Minutes for his handsome present

of the Four Principal Banners to tho Chapter . At the conclusion of the business the Companions , to the number of about twenty , including as visitors , Comps . - —¦ Potter , of Mount Sinai Chapter , and R . B . Newsom , M . E . Z ., of the Jerusalem Chapter dined together . The evening was spent in perfect harmony and true masonic feeling . ROBERT BURNS CHAPTER ( NO . 25 ) . —This Chapter held its meeting on Monday , March 26 , when Comp . Newton was installed as Z ., and Comp . Robinson , li . The other officers consist ef Comps . Kirby , J ; Tombleson , E . ; Carpenter , N . ; Allan , P . S .: Hewlett and Frampton as As . S . ; Goring and Harrison , stewards . A duly