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thanked the Freemasons of AVest Yorkshire for liaving selected Leeds as the place for the installation of the Prov . G . M ., and assured the Order of a hearty welcome on any future occasion . ( Applause . ) "The Executive Committee and Stewards" was tbe next toast , and it was responded to by Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . AVOODI -OBD . Bro . SntONDS then gave "The Ladies , " which was responded to
hy Bro . the Rev . Dr . H . L . DE WILLIS . The proceedings at the banquet shortly afterwards terminated . THE BALL . In the evening a splendid ball was held in the A'ictoria Hall , in celebration of the installation . Non-Masons were admitted , and altogether there were about 500 p ' ersons present . Members of the
Craft of course appeared in full Masonic uniform , and , as each officer is distinguished by some special badge , according to the rank he holds , there was an immense variety of decorations . The ball room had a very gay ancl brilliant appearance . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , to the inspiring strains of Spencer's Quadrille Baud , and was kept up with great spirit until about five o ' clock the next morning . The supper and other refreshments were supplied by Mr . Giddy .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . ST . JAMES ' S UNION CHAPTER ( NO . 211 ) . —The companions of this Chapter met on Tuesday , 28 th of May , at the Freemasons ' Tavern , the business before them being the installation of the Principals for the ensuing year , and the exaltation of a brother from the Gold Coast . —The members present wereJohn Gurton ,
, M . E . Z . ; Stacey , H . ; Woodstock , J . ; AV . AVatson , P . Z . ; Matthew Cooke , E . ; Sedgwick , N . ; Cockcraft , P . Soj . ; Jackson , Asst . Soj . ; with Comps . Claisen , Newall , Finder , and Mclntyre . The visitors were Comps . Richard Spencer , P . Z ., 3 ; Brett , J ., 206 ; and Binckes , J ., 536 . —The chapter having been opened , Bro . Mclntyre was balloted for , elected , and exalted to the degree of a Royal Arch Mason . Comp . Watson then proceeded to install Comp . \ Stacey as
M . E . Z . ; AVoodstock , H . ; and Cockcraft , J . ; and on the re-admission of the companions , the following were appointed to the respective offices : M . Cooke , E . ; Sedgwick , N . ; Simpson , re-appointed Treas . ; Jackson , P . Soj . ; Newall , 1 st Asst . ; Claisen , 2 nd Asst . ; ancl Hammett , re-elected Janitor . —All business before . the chapter being disposed of , the companions adjourned to banquet , after which the usual toasts , confined to the degree , were given . These all being disposed ofCol . StaceyM . E . Z . said they werealways glad to receive
, , new members either in lodges or chapters , andthe companion that had joined them that evening was sure of a hearty welcome . He then proposed the health of their newly exalted brother Companion Mclntyre . — -Companion Mc Intyre expressed his great satisfaction at liaving been exalted to the degree of a Royal Arch Mason , which
was beyond anything he could have wished for . Living away from his native country , when he did revisit it , every kindness shown to him was warmly appreciated , and he felt in his heart the kindness he had met with in being received into a higher degree . He had reason to be thankful that he became a Mason , and he hoped the step he had taken that day would induce him to continue a good brother , and become still better . For their kindness in receiving him amongst them they had his best thanks .
The M . E . Z . adverted to two of the visiting companions having left , but they still retained Companion Binckes , who was well known for bis eloquence and earnestness , and he coupled with the toast of the visiting companions the name of Comp . Binckes . —Companion BINCKES regretted that the others hacl left , because he only held a humble position in Arch Masonry . As time was short he should not trespass long on their attention . He was pleased to see such a good feeling exist in the St . James ' s Union Chapter , to
which he wished every success , and hoped the time was not far distant when he might visit them again ( hear , hear ) . —Comp . JOHN GBTJTON , P . Z . appeared that evening for'the first time in a new character . It fell to his lot to propose the health of their newly installed M . E . Z ., whom most of the companions had seen and heard clo his duties in the loclge as well as in the second chair of the chapter . He felt certain that they would also see the same perfection in his work in the first chair , and would not bave to regret placing him in thehigb position he thenoccupied , for he was sure their M . E . Z . had but one object in view , which was to satisfy the companions in all that be undertook . He therefore had very great
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pleasure in calling upon them to drink to the health of their new M . E . Z . Companion Stacey . —The M . E . Z . felt certain he should fall very far short of what he ought to be . AVhen ho was first initiated he never thought he should have been able to have got on , but be owed it chiefly to Comps . John Gurton and AV . Watson . Still he would promise that nothing should he wanting while he presided over themancl he should deem it his duty to learn the wholeso
, , that he might be enabled to assist everyone that stood in need of help . For the way in which his name had been mentioned , and received ho returned thanks . —The M . E . Z , had a pleasing duty to perform in proposing " The Health of the Past Principals of the Chapter . " To Comp . John Gurton they owed a heavy debt , for without bis aid the chapter could not have been formed . He , tbe M . E . Z ., was delighted at its success , ancl he hoped their immediate Past Principal was satisfied with his officers . The jewel he held in
his hand had been unanimously voted to their P . Z ., John Gurton , as a token of respect and affection from the members of the St . James ' s Union Chapter , and in placing it upon his breast , however ,, feebly the M . E . Z . might speak their feelings , it was a symbol of their goodwill towards him , and long might he live to wear it . Of Comp . \\ . AA atson what could be said that had not been uttered before ? He was always willing to render his experienced aid on every occasion , ancl was ever ready to do all that was required of
him . They had done themselves the honour to elect him an , honorary member , and he deeply regretted that , at present , they had not the means to give him a more tangible proof of their affection . —JOHN GUBTON , P . Z ., said the very handsome presentation jewel they hacl given him was unexpected , but not less pleasant . In that chapter he hacl met" with everything that brethren , companions , and men of tbe world should bo to each other . He did not regard the value of their offering ; it was the spirit in which they had given it to him as their first P . Z ., ancl it came to him
enhanced by their good opinion . He hoped long to continue amongst them , and should always strive to uphold the chapter . In thanking them for the toast , in his own name he took the opportunity of expressing his thanks to all the officers of the chapter for the assistance they had each been to him during his term of office , —Comp . AV . AVATSON returned his thanks for the proposition of his health . He was always pleased to assist where he could be of service . Morn , noon , ancl night , he was ever ready when called upon
by Masons , ancl was often more anxious to teach than they were to learn . In conclusion , he was always at their service . —The M . E . Z . said , Comp . Woodstock ,- !! ., very well deserved their commendation , and Comp . Cockcraft , J ., was sure to do well . He therefore gave the health of those two Principals . —Comp . AVOODSTOCK , H ., was highly sensible of the honour they had done him in placing him in the second chair , ancl it should be his ambition to tread in the steps of his predecessor . —Comp . COOKCRASTJ . hoped that as they
, , had seen him in Craft Masonry so they would find him in Arch Masonry . He should endeavour to do them justice and to make himself perfect , so as to forward tbe interests of the chapiter , as well by doing his part correctly as by every means in his power . — The M . E . Z . said their P . Z . had borne testimony to the excellency of their officers . Comp . Jackson , P . Soj ., was the AA ' . M . of the mother loclge , and he felt satisfied that he would bring the same amount of business habits to bear in thc chapter . Comp . Sedgwick ,
N ., ivas an enthusiastic Mason . Comps . Newall and Claisen were a very excellent selection , and he , the M . E . Z ., knew none more energetic ancl worthy than Comp . Newall . Their Comp . Simpson , Treas ., ivas one who took a great interest jin the chapter , and , witb such companions he felt sure the chapter must continue to flourish . The M . E . Z . then gave the health of the officers , coupling the same with the name of Comp . Jackson , P . Soj ., and that officer returned thanks on behalf of himself and those above mentioned . The Janitor's toast then closed the proceedings .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
HAMPSHIRE . AVINCHESTER . —Lodge of Economy ( No . 52 ) . —A meeting of this Mark Lodge was held at the Black Swan Hotel Masonic Rooms , on Friday , May 24 th ; present , the W . M . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , Jf . JP . ; Bro . J . Naish , S . W . pro . tcm . ; Bro . J . R , Stebbing , J . W . ; Bros . AVyndham , S . Portal , J . L . Hasleham , II . Huggins ( Sec ) , C . Sherry , A . Smith , J . Snary , J . Lamb ( 37 ) . Previous to the
commencement of the business of the loclge , the AV . M . said he very much regretted that the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon had been compelled , in consequence of illness , to leave Winchester , ancl his duties as an officer of the Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry ,
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thanked the Freemasons of AVest Yorkshire for liaving selected Leeds as the place for the installation of the Prov . G . M ., and assured the Order of a hearty welcome on any future occasion . ( Applause . ) "The Executive Committee and Stewards" was tbe next toast , and it was responded to by Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . AVOODI -OBD . Bro . SntONDS then gave "The Ladies , " which was responded to
hy Bro . the Rev . Dr . H . L . DE WILLIS . The proceedings at the banquet shortly afterwards terminated . THE BALL . In the evening a splendid ball was held in the A'ictoria Hall , in celebration of the installation . Non-Masons were admitted , and altogether there were about 500 p ' ersons present . Members of the
Craft of course appeared in full Masonic uniform , and , as each officer is distinguished by some special badge , according to the rank he holds , there was an immense variety of decorations . The ball room had a very gay ancl brilliant appearance . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , to the inspiring strains of Spencer's Quadrille Baud , and was kept up with great spirit until about five o ' clock the next morning . The supper and other refreshments were supplied by Mr . Giddy .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . ST . JAMES ' S UNION CHAPTER ( NO . 211 ) . —The companions of this Chapter met on Tuesday , 28 th of May , at the Freemasons ' Tavern , the business before them being the installation of the Principals for the ensuing year , and the exaltation of a brother from the Gold Coast . —The members present wereJohn Gurton ,
, M . E . Z . ; Stacey , H . ; Woodstock , J . ; AV . AVatson , P . Z . ; Matthew Cooke , E . ; Sedgwick , N . ; Cockcraft , P . Soj . ; Jackson , Asst . Soj . ; with Comps . Claisen , Newall , Finder , and Mclntyre . The visitors were Comps . Richard Spencer , P . Z ., 3 ; Brett , J ., 206 ; and Binckes , J ., 536 . —The chapter having been opened , Bro . Mclntyre was balloted for , elected , and exalted to the degree of a Royal Arch Mason . Comp . Watson then proceeded to install Comp . \ Stacey as
M . E . Z . ; AVoodstock , H . ; and Cockcraft , J . ; and on the re-admission of the companions , the following were appointed to the respective offices : M . Cooke , E . ; Sedgwick , N . ; Simpson , re-appointed Treas . ; Jackson , P . Soj . ; Newall , 1 st Asst . ; Claisen , 2 nd Asst . ; ancl Hammett , re-elected Janitor . —All business before . the chapter being disposed of , the companions adjourned to banquet , after which the usual toasts , confined to the degree , were given . These all being disposed ofCol . StaceyM . E . Z . said they werealways glad to receive
, , new members either in lodges or chapters , andthe companion that had joined them that evening was sure of a hearty welcome . He then proposed the health of their newly exalted brother Companion Mclntyre . — -Companion Mc Intyre expressed his great satisfaction at liaving been exalted to the degree of a Royal Arch Mason , which
was beyond anything he could have wished for . Living away from his native country , when he did revisit it , every kindness shown to him was warmly appreciated , and he felt in his heart the kindness he had met with in being received into a higher degree . He had reason to be thankful that he became a Mason , and he hoped the step he had taken that day would induce him to continue a good brother , and become still better . For their kindness in receiving him amongst them they had his best thanks .
The M . E . Z . adverted to two of the visiting companions having left , but they still retained Companion Binckes , who was well known for bis eloquence and earnestness , and he coupled with the toast of the visiting companions the name of Comp . Binckes . —Companion BINCKES regretted that the others hacl left , because he only held a humble position in Arch Masonry . As time was short he should not trespass long on their attention . He was pleased to see such a good feeling exist in the St . James ' s Union Chapter , to
which he wished every success , and hoped the time was not far distant when he might visit them again ( hear , hear ) . —Comp . JOHN GBTJTON , P . Z . appeared that evening for'the first time in a new character . It fell to his lot to propose the health of their newly installed M . E . Z ., whom most of the companions had seen and heard clo his duties in the loclge as well as in the second chair of the chapter . He felt certain that they would also see the same perfection in his work in the first chair , and would not bave to regret placing him in thehigb position he thenoccupied , for he was sure their M . E . Z . had but one object in view , which was to satisfy the companions in all that be undertook . He therefore had very great
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pleasure in calling upon them to drink to the health of their new M . E . Z . Companion Stacey . —The M . E . Z . felt certain he should fall very far short of what he ought to be . AVhen ho was first initiated he never thought he should have been able to have got on , but be owed it chiefly to Comps . John Gurton and AV . Watson . Still he would promise that nothing should he wanting while he presided over themancl he should deem it his duty to learn the wholeso
, , that he might be enabled to assist everyone that stood in need of help . For the way in which his name had been mentioned , and received ho returned thanks . —The M . E . Z , had a pleasing duty to perform in proposing " The Health of the Past Principals of the Chapter . " To Comp . John Gurton they owed a heavy debt , for without bis aid the chapter could not have been formed . He , tbe M . E . Z ., was delighted at its success , ancl he hoped their immediate Past Principal was satisfied with his officers . The jewel he held in
his hand had been unanimously voted to their P . Z ., John Gurton , as a token of respect and affection from the members of the St . James ' s Union Chapter , and in placing it upon his breast , however ,, feebly the M . E . Z . might speak their feelings , it was a symbol of their goodwill towards him , and long might he live to wear it . Of Comp . \\ . AA atson what could be said that had not been uttered before ? He was always willing to render his experienced aid on every occasion , ancl was ever ready to do all that was required of
him . They had done themselves the honour to elect him an , honorary member , and he deeply regretted that , at present , they had not the means to give him a more tangible proof of their affection . —JOHN GUBTON , P . Z ., said the very handsome presentation jewel they hacl given him was unexpected , but not less pleasant . In that chapter he hacl met" with everything that brethren , companions , and men of tbe world should bo to each other . He did not regard the value of their offering ; it was the spirit in which they had given it to him as their first P . Z ., ancl it came to him
enhanced by their good opinion . He hoped long to continue amongst them , and should always strive to uphold the chapter . In thanking them for the toast , in his own name he took the opportunity of expressing his thanks to all the officers of the chapter for the assistance they had each been to him during his term of office , —Comp . AV . AVATSON returned his thanks for the proposition of his health . He was always pleased to assist where he could be of service . Morn , noon , ancl night , he was ever ready when called upon
by Masons , ancl was often more anxious to teach than they were to learn . In conclusion , he was always at their service . —The M . E . Z . said , Comp . Woodstock ,- !! ., very well deserved their commendation , and Comp . Cockcraft , J ., was sure to do well . He therefore gave the health of those two Principals . —Comp . AVOODSTOCK , H ., was highly sensible of the honour they had done him in placing him in the second chair , ancl it should be his ambition to tread in the steps of his predecessor . —Comp . COOKCRASTJ . hoped that as they
, , had seen him in Craft Masonry so they would find him in Arch Masonry . He should endeavour to do them justice and to make himself perfect , so as to forward tbe interests of the chapiter , as well by doing his part correctly as by every means in his power . — The M . E . Z . said their P . Z . had borne testimony to the excellency of their officers . Comp . Jackson , P . Soj ., was the AA ' . M . of the mother loclge , and he felt satisfied that he would bring the same amount of business habits to bear in thc chapter . Comp . Sedgwick ,
N ., ivas an enthusiastic Mason . Comps . Newall and Claisen were a very excellent selection , and he , the M . E . Z ., knew none more energetic ancl worthy than Comp . Newall . Their Comp . Simpson , Treas ., ivas one who took a great interest jin the chapter , and , witb such companions he felt sure the chapter must continue to flourish . The M . E . Z . then gave the health of the officers , coupling the same with the name of Comp . Jackson , P . Soj ., and that officer returned thanks on behalf of himself and those above mentioned . The Janitor's toast then closed the proceedings .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
HAMPSHIRE . AVINCHESTER . —Lodge of Economy ( No . 52 ) . —A meeting of this Mark Lodge was held at the Black Swan Hotel Masonic Rooms , on Friday , May 24 th ; present , the W . M . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , Jf . JP . ; Bro . J . Naish , S . W . pro . tcm . ; Bro . J . R , Stebbing , J . W . ; Bros . AVyndham , S . Portal , J . L . Hasleham , II . Huggins ( Sec ) , C . Sherry , A . Smith , J . Snary , J . Lamb ( 37 ) . Previous to the
commencement of the business of the loclge , the AV . M . said he very much regretted that the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon had been compelled , in consequence of illness , to leave Winchester , ancl his duties as an officer of the Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry ,