Royal Arch.

Comp . Savage supported the motion , as the petition came from a most numerous Lodge , no less than thirty-five members of which had expressed their intention of becoming members of the Chapter , believing it would be well supported ; though he same time thought the committee had very properly sent it up to them without a recommendation , in accordance with the rule of not recommending new Chapters in the metropolitan district . Comp . Le Veau also supported the petition , as strengthening tbe position he had

always taken , that the greater facilities they afforded for the practice of the ceremonies of the Order , the more would it be extended and appreciated . The resolution having been carried , the acting M . E . Z . stated that they had now only to elect the general committee for the ensuing year , and he was instructed by the M . E . Z , to appoint Comp . Pattison President , aud Comps . Crohn and Evans . The following Companions were then elected on tho committee : —Blackburn , Hervey , Le Yean , Potter , Savage , and Wheeler . All business being concluded , the Grand Chapter was closed in ample form ,

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER . UNION OP WATERLOO ( No . 13 ) . —This Chapter held its convocation at Comp . Allen ' s the Red Lion Tavern , Woolwich , on Wednesday , April 29 fch . Com ]) . Laird acted as M . E . Z . pro . tem ., assisted by Comp . Clark , H . ; and Comp . G . W . Turner , as J . The Chapter being opened in ancient form , the minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . Turner , P . Z ., informed the Chapter that , he

had much pleasure in presenting to them , from Comp . Deanc , three proxies , containing 362 votes , to be appropriated on behalf of Bro . Kinnear , of this town , a . candidate for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund . It was resolved that a letter o £ acknowledgment be forwarded to Comp . Dean , expressing tho best thanks of the Chapter for the kind and benevolent feelings towards our distressed brother , of whom he had no personal knowledge but Irom the good report oE his brethren and the excellent character he has always borne for honesty and integrity . All

business being concluded , the Chapter was closed in ancient form , and the Companions adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal toasts having been given and responded to , Comp . G . W . Turner , P . Z ., proposed the health of Comp . Laird , P . Z ., " thanking him for his kindness in presiding over the duties of the Chapter , also his willingness at all times to render any assistance that was required ; and alluded to the acquirements of Comp . Clerk , H . ; and Comp . Moore , J . Comp . Laird , iu reply , thanked the Companions for the kind compliment paid himself ancl coadjutors , and hoped they should at all times be found at their several

posts , ready and willing to assist in auy office they might bo called upon to perform . The M . E . Z . then gave "The P . Zs . of the Chapter , " and = more especially alluded to the long and valuable services rendered to the Chapter by Comp . G . W . Turner , P . Z . and Treasurer , and Comp . R . E . Barnes , P . Z . and E ., whose united efforts in their respective offices , had ever been to promote their welfare . Ho was unable to find words to express the sentiments of the Chapter towards those worthy Companions , but trusted they might long continue amongst them to render that support they have hitherto done . Comp . Turner assured the Companions it was at

all times a source of gratification to meet his brethren iu Royal Arch Masonry , and from tbe kindly feelings evinced towards himself aud Comp . Barnes , Scribe , it was obvious that their united exertions had received the hearty concurrence of the members of the Chapter ; he trusted the Past Principals would be ever ready to g ive the Chapter their steady and firm support . Comp . Turner , P . Z ., then proposed "The Principals , Comps . Fox , Clark , and Moon , " much regretting tho absence of Comp . ClarkH . who was unable to join the festive board from urgent duties .

, , Great credit was due to that Companion , for the very efficient manner in which he at all times discharged the offices ; his punctual attendance on all occasions , aud his zeal for the order demanded the best thanks of the Chapter . Comp . Laird , P . Z ., in reply , assured the Companions , on behalf of the Principals , they wero at all times happy to render any assistance in their power . He hoped they would all be found ready when duty called them , and he sincerely trusted the eulogies passed on them