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roughly , that amount had been laid out for the purchase of kit anel the discharge of outstanding bills . Bro . Prescott alluded to the many good services rendered to Masonry by the late Bro . Wickham , anel proposed that the District Grand Secretary he requested to forward a letter of condolence from thc District Grand Lodge to the widow of the eleceased brother . The District Grand Master : T knew the late Bro . Wickham

when I was in Calcutta , and in saying this you must all bo aware that I knew him many years ago- I knew his merits , and therefore it is with very-great pleasure I take upon myself to second the proposition just made to you by Bi-o . Prescott . Many of us know what a good man and Mason tho late Bro . Wickham was . I think we ought to place upon our records thc expression of our regret at his having been called away , and also , as suggested by the brother who has just addressed youthat a letter of

condo-, lence should be sent from this District Grand Loelge to our deceaseel brother's widow . The proposition was agreed to . After remarking at considerable length on the case of Bro . Bease , the District Grand Master said : You know , brethren , that I have now ruled over you for many years , aud that it was my intention about two years ago , before this unfortunate business with Bro . Bease and one or two other brothers connected

with him occurred , to have resigned the hiram of this District Grand Lodge . During the currency of those events terminating in the expulsion of one of those brethren , I could not very well resign , nor could I do so while the Grand Loelge was adjudicating upon the action of myself anel this District Grand Lodge . 1 have lmgercel on in the expectation that those matters woulel by this time have been concluded , but my resignation is now on the point of being forwardedanel before the next meeting I hope

, you will have another District Grand Master who will be treated with as much consideration and honour as I have been for so many years past . I intimate this to you in order that you may not be surprised by any sudden action upon my part . The District Grand , Loelge was closed with solemn prayer at a quarter-past eight .

BANGAIOEE . —Bangalore Lodge ( No . 1043 , E . C . ) . — The lodge met on the 5 th of Mar . h , at seven o'clock , being the regular meeting of tho month . There were present : —Bros . J . J . Franklin , W . M . ; 11 . Mullen , S . W . ; G . Nepcan Smith , as J . W . ; G . Wallace , Sec ; J . Price , as S . D . ; F . Taylor , as J . D . ; R . Kenny , Steward ; W . Brotberston , as I . G . ; G Whiting , Tyler ; Braelshaw , Vijnyendr . i Rao , J ! R . Thompson , Flood , Going , aire ! Agnew . Visitor : —Bro . J . McKie . The loelge was opened in

the first degree , and the minutes of tho regular meeting were read and confirmed . Tlie summons convening the meetingwas read . Tlie brethren proceeded to ballot for Bro . W . M civic as a joining member , having been proposed at thc last meeting . The ballot proved clear . Thc lodge was opened iu tha second degree , and the lecture on the tracing board in this degree was delivered to Bro . Going by Bro . Mullen , S . W . Bro . Going was theu examined as to his proficiency in tlie F . C . degree , and

having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted anel passed out . Tlie lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro Going was re-admitted properly prepared , and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Thc charge in this degree was delivered by the S . W . The by-law regarding the appointment of a Standing Committee , which was proposed hy Bro . Stuart at last meeting , was put to the vote and carried . The monthly accounts were rsad , ai . d having been found correct , were duly passed . The Charity box was passed round . There being no further business before "the lodge , it was closed in peace , love , and harmony at ten o ' clock .

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. METROPOLITAN . CONSECEATION OP HEKTEr CirAPl'ER ( No . 1 , 260 ) . Saturday , June 11 th , having been fixed for the consecration of the above chapter , the ceremony took place at the George Hotel , Walham-grcen , the companions assembling punctually at the appointed time , 3 . 30 p . m . There were present : —Comps , J , Hervey , G . S . E . ; J . Nunn , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; F . Binckes , P . Z . 10 ; A . C . Bean , 19 ; S . Miilis , 19 ; J . Brett , P . Z . ; A . Codncr , M . E . Z . 25 ; W . Smith , C . E ., 33 ; W . Smeeel , 946 , M . E . Z . ; W . Mann , P . Z . 18 G ; J

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I Boyel , Z . 145 ; G . States , S . E . 145 ; J . W . Dawson , H . ISO ; H . G . Buss , P . Z . 177 ; 11 . W . Little , P . Z . Ivy ; W . Lowder , 186 ; C . B . Payne , G . Jan . ; G . King , jun ,, M . E . Z . elesignate ; G . King , H . designate ; E . A . Baber , J . designate ; supported by Comps . F . G . Baker , W . H . Andrew , and R . J . Lines ; Comp . Gilchrist acteel as Janitor . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . W . Dawson , assisted by Comps . R . Barnby , G . T . Carter , Thoo .

Distin , and Bro . Chaplin Henry . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . Hervey , as M . E . Z . ; Boyd , as II . ; Brett , as J . ; and Little , as Dir . of Cers . j assisted by a large number of Principals . The Companions were then admitted . After the introductory prayer , thc G . S . E . read the petition anel charter , tho M . E Z . inquired of the companions if they approved of tho officers named iu the charterto which the

, companions signified their approval . The M . E . Z . theu proceeded to constitute the companions into a regular chapter in ancient form , and an oration on the nature and principles of the institution was delivered by Comp . J . Brett , P . Z . The anthem , " - 'Tis a pleasant thing to see , " was sung , and the first portion of the Dedication Prayer was given . The chapter pedestal having been uncovered , the Dir . of Cers . carried the elements three times round the chapter , solemn music being

performed during the procession . The censer was carried three times round the chapter , and the second portion of the Dedication Prayer was given , followed by the anthem " Glory to God on High . " The M . E . Z . then dedicated and constituted tho chapter , aud the anthem " I have surely built thee a house , " was then given and the Patriarchal Benediction bestowed . Comp . J . King , jun ., was then installed as M . E . Z . by Comp . J . Hervey ; Comp . G . King as H . by Bro . Little , aud Comp . E . A . Barber as J . by Bro . J . Brett .

Comp . 1 ' . G . Baker was elected as Scribe E ., and W . H . Andrew as Scribe N . The appointment of officers was deferred in consequence of the absence of several companions . Comps . J . Hervey , J . Brett , J . Boyel , and J . W . Little were unanimousl y elected honorary members . A vote of thanks to tbe brethren who hael so ably conducted the ceremony of consecration and iristalialion was ordered to be recorded . Several brethren were proposed for exaltationand

, thc chapter was closed in due form . The handsome furniture of the chapter , anel the jewels of chaste design , supplied hy Bro . R . C . Davis , were the subject of admiration by all present . A banquet was supplied by Bro . Gosden , of the Mason ' s Hall Tavern , who had kindly acteel in an emergency , the proprietor of the hotel being unable to furnish the required accommodation .

I After the cloth hael been cleared and grace sung , the usual loyal and Masonic toas's were given and responded to . In proposing the health of "Tlie G . H . anel rest of tho Officeis , " the M . E . Z . coupled the name of Comp . J . Mann , who respondeel . Comp . J . Hervey , who had been invested as P . Z . of the chapter , then i > roi ) osed "Tlie health of Bro . G . King , jun ., " and altereulogising bimsaid he had great leasure in seeing so

, , p eminent a Mason in that proud position . The M . U . Z . responded . The toast of " Tlie Visitors " was then proposed , coupled with the names of Comps . W . Smith , 0 . 21 ., and Smeeel , who severally responded . The M . E . Z . then proposed in appropriate terms the toast of the evening , " The health of the Godfather of the Chapter ,. Comp . J . Hervey , and prosperity to the Hervey Chapter , " to

which Comp . J . Hervey responded . The M . E . Z . then proposed thc " Consecrating and Installing Masters , " to which Comps . J . Boyd , J . Brett , and 11 . W . Little responded . In proposing "The health of the II . and 3 . " tlie M . E . Z .. expressed his pleasure iu having his father and his most intimate friend associated with him in the new chapter . Comps . G . King-, IL , and E . A . Baber , J ., both respondeel iu suitable

terms . The M . iD . Z . then proposed " Tho health of Comp . Gosden , and eulogised him for the manner in which he hael provided the baneruet and wines , and got him out of great difficulties , through the proprietor ofthe house in which they were assembleel not being able to supply the banquet . After " The Musical Brethren " had been given and respondeel to bv Bro . W . Dawson , the Janitor ' s toast brought this delight-