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hour , lie trusted his Masonic studies would enable him to fill thc distinguished position he held with honour . The M . E . Z . next called the attention of the Companions to the prosperity of the chapter , gratefully acknowledging the faithful services of their worthy Treasurer , in his careful husbanding their finances . Comp . Rogers said lie could not but say he was the most honoured in thus being entrusted for so many years as their purse-bearer , and he again tendered his thanks for the confidence they reposed in him .

The M . E . Z . next proposed the Subordinate Officers of the Chapter , which was acknowledged by Comp . Goodyear . The Prov . G . Superintendent then said he desired to recognise the valuable services rendered to Masonry by Comp . AA'ard through a long series of years ; he concluded hy proposing the health of Comp . AVarcl . The worthy Comp ., in reply , acknowledged the compliment , and said nothing gave him such heartfelt pleasure as to witness so goocl a meeting ,

first that it benefited the institution , and next he was surrounded by esteemed friends . He sincerely hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him a few years longer to meet them so agreeably and so happily . The M . E . Z ., in reference to Comp . AA'ard's observation on the pleasure of well-known faces , said the greatest gratification was that they were honoured by visitors , they had the honour of the presence of Comp . Masterman , from the Province of Surrey , who was known to a few-and also was the Companion whoalthough a

, , visitor , was so well known as to he almost one of themselves , and therefore he gave the healths of Companions Masterman and How . This was briefly acknowledged by tho former Comp . The M . E . Z . said , ere they separated he desired to acknowledge li is own obligations to Comp . Francis , who hacl so long efficiently discharged the duties that now devolved upon himself . Comp . Francis was much gratified by the recognition of his servicesancl referred to the fact

, of his being an idle man , and thus could command more time for JIasonie study than most others , and he assured them that whenever his services were wanted they would be rendered with alacrity . The last toast , " To all poor and distressed Masons , " concluded a most pleasant meeting .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

Kemys Tynte Encampment . — Xhis Encampment of Knight Templars held its first meeting for tho present season at the Masonic Hall , AVilliam Street , AVoolwich , on Friday last . The Fraters present wero Sir Knights Colonel Clerk , G . Sub-Prior , E . C ; II . J . Hinxman , M . D ., V . E . Prov . G . C . for Kent . Prelate ; II . M . Shuttlewortli , G . A'iec-Chaiicellor ; AV . Smith ' . _/? ., G . Banner Bearer , Registrar ; I . AV . Figg , 1 st Capt . ; J , How , 2 nd Capt . ; Captain KingExpert ; and Matthew CookeG . OrganistCaptain

, , , of Lines . The visiting Fraters were Sir Knights Lieut . Coathope , Melita Encampment , Malta ; Thompson , Swan , and AA'ilkins of the Mount Calvary Encampment , London . The business before the Encampment was the reception and installation of Lieut . George Arbuthnot , R . A ., and this ceremony was performed with all that impressiveness and perfection which mark every undertaking that the E . C . of the Kemys Tynte performs . The visiting Sir Knt .

Swan , ofthe Mount Cavalry Encampment , was proposed as a joining member . The business concluded , the Sir Knts . present adjourned to dinner at Bro . De Grey ' s , the Freemasons' Tavern , AVoolwich . After dinner , the E . C . proposed the health of thc M . 10 . and Supreme Grand Master , which was warmly received , and then the toast of the newly-installed Sir Knt . followed , tho 10 . C . remarking on the various prominent points of the ceremony and drawing the

new Knt . ' s attention to the grand truths inculcated , and the serious character of the ordeal through wliich he had passed . The new-Sir Knt ., Lieut . Arbuthnot , returned thanks for the very kind way in which he had been received amongst them . He had never seen a more beautiful ceremony , and hoped to have the good fortune to profit by it , for which purpose he should be a diligent attendant . The A'ice-Chancellor , Sir Knt . II . M . Sliuttleworth , by permission of the E . Crose to propose a toast . Many meetings had elapsed

, since he had attended , but it was a pleasure of which he had been the looser . On that occasion , however , it was gratifying to him to be enabled to propose the health of their inestimable 10 . C , whose admirable skill in working , and the efficient way in which lie drilled his officers , rendered tho Kemys Tynte Encampment as near perfection as it was possible to approach . He , therefore , proposed the "Health of their excellent E . C . " which was

enthusiastically received . Colonel Clerk , the E . C , rose to return thanks for the manner in which his companions in arms had drank his health . His object had always been to try to do his best in whatever he took up ( hear , hear ); and , in carrying that out , he was much indebted to his officers , particularly on that occasion to the Sir Knight , Expert , Captain King , whose value was very great . For his own part he was glad to see the Kemys Tynte Encampment in so prosperous a state , and his

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most earnest wish was to see it go on and flourish . The E . C . then said it was rather unusual for them to see as many as five visitors at once in their encampment , but he was glad to welcome every one of them , and the Sir Knights ivould always be well received by every member of the encampment . He should therefore propose the health of their guests on that occasion .- Sir Knight How was deputed to acknowledge the compliment , andin doing so said that to pass any eulogium upon Colonel Clerkthe E . Cwould be

super-, , fluous . He was no stranger to the Kemys Tynte and its excellent fraters , but the other visiting Sir Knights , he believed , were . Still he could assure them they were always welcomed in the same spirit , always met the same hospitality , always saw the work equally well performed , and in the name of the Kemys Tynte guests , begged to express their gratification and appreciation ofthe kindness and fraternal welcome they had received . The E . C . said they had dul

y drank the health ofthe Supreme Grand Jlaster , ancl he should have coupled it with the Grand Officers ; but he himself happened to be a grand officer , and there were so many in the Kemys Tynte encampment that it looked almost like proposing their own health . Still one of their members was a prominent officer in the executive department ofthe order , and as he did not honour them with his presence very oftenhethe E . C , should propose the health ofthe

, , G . A'ice-Chancellor , Sir Knight Sliuttleworth . The G . A'ice-Chancellor said it was taking an advantage of him , for he was one of themselves , but ho could not resist the opportunity of saying how much he was pleased by the compliment . AVliatever he eould do for the Kemys Tynte encampment he was always ready to do it . He wished to be of use to the order , and to see . it prosper , which ho was happy to say it was doing both iu

respectability and numbers . As a proof of tho former , an eminent Commander of the Bath had anxiously desired installation amongst them , and had lately been received .. In the Universities , particularly that of Oxford , the order was very popular , and was sought in military circles with as much avidity as any order of Knighthood , having a very beneficial effect in inculcating those great principles of Christianity which it helped to spread over every quarter ofthe globe . He thanked the 10 . C . and Sir Knights for the honour they had done him on this occasion . The fraters then separated , each well pleased with the ceremony and hospitality of the Kemys Tynte Encampment .

LIVETU ' . —JAQUES DE MOLAY EX - CAIIPMEXT . —The regular meeting of this encampment was held at the Temple , Hope Street , on Friday evening , September 21 st . : present . Sir Knight Hayes , E . C , and a full attendance of Sir Knights . The encampment having been opened in due form , ancl the minutes of last meeting confirmed , Sir Knight C . J . Barrister , who had been unanimously elected E . C , was presented and duly installed by P . E . C . Sir Kniht 11 . S . Alpass 1 st G . Expertand P . G . y . B

g , in ancient form . The E . Commander then invested the following Sir Knights officers for the year : —Sir Knight James Hayes , Prelate , Edward Fierpoint 1 st Captain , Thomas Clarke 2 nd Captain , 11 . S . Alpass Treasurer , Ellis Registrar , A . L . Jackson 1 st Standard Bearer , AV . V . Keare Expert , John Lcathcn Sword Bearer , AV . Crankshaw C ' aptain of Lines , Smith , Eqiiery . The remaining business of tho

conclave ended , and the encampment was closed in solemn form . The banquet was held at the Adelphi Hotel , at G o'clock , presided over by the 10 . C . and 111 . Bro . C . Janister 30 ° , who gave the loyal and Masonic toasts in due course , which wu-e lustily responded toby the Sir Knights . Sir Knight Alpass proposed the health of their ___ . C , which was diimk with enthusiasmand the 10 . C suitably acknowledged the .

, kind maimer his name had been received , and hoped to merit the same kind feelings from his brethren through life . The past and present officers wove given and responded to in due course , and the Sir Knights seperated , having spent a very happy evciiinfi ..

Turkey.

TURKEY .

CoxSTAXTlxon . l .. —Oriental Lodge ( No 988 . )—In consequence ofthe presence at Constantinople of liro . IIvile Clarke , ( Nos 32 and 91 ) W . M . of the Homer Lodge , at Symnia , ( No 1108 ) the brethren of the Oriental Lodge , although in vacation , thought it desirable to take the opportunity of showing their regard for his JIasonie Labors . The Lodge accordingly addressed the followingletter to hiim—OETEXTAL LODGE ( NO 988 )

, PF . UA , September 3 , 18 GO . AA ' onsnrrrt'L Sm AXD Bnoriren , —I am desired by the Brethren of this Lodge to express the pleasure they will have in meeting you at the Festival Hoard in BaHzor's Hotel , Pera , on Friday next the 7 th inst . at 7 o ' clock r . x . as a mark of their esteem and a proof