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Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
— : n _ — ST . THOMAS'S CHAPTER , No . 142 .
A MEE TING of this Chapter waa held at tho Cannon-stroot Hotel , on Saturday , tho 18 th inst . Present : Com pa . J . A . Gartley us 7 .., ll . M . Jones H , J . Glass J ., C . F . Hogard S . E ., F . W . Levau-P . Z ., G . Motion P . Z ., A . V . Hainea P . Z ., R . Martin P . Z ., J . Lichtenfeld P . S . 205 aa a visitor . Many of the members were unfortunately unable to attend through seriona indisposition , amongst the regretted absentees beinj ? Comps . W . J . Niobolla M . E . Z ., J . VV . Lambert P . Z .
Treasurer , and A . Gravatt Asaiat . Soj . Comp . J . Glass having very kindly ofi ' ered to represent the Chapter at the next Featival of the Roya ! Masonio Institntion for Boys , the sum of five guineas waa placed on hia list from the Charity Fund of tbe Chapter . Comp . It . Motion called attention to a circular which had been issued by tho Provisional Management Committee of the Royal Masonio
Institution for Boys asking for subscriptions to the Pension Indemnity Fond , with the view of raising a sum of £ 2500 in lieu of granting a pension to Bro . Frederick Binckes , tho object of which is to relievo altogether the Institution from any charge on its funds , and at the same time to recognise the very valuable services of Bro . Binokes and provide Eome means for his honourable retirement from the
office of Secretary after upwarda of 28 years' service , and he moved that the aum of £ 2 10 a ba voted from tho general fanda-of the Chapter tovvarda that purpose . Thia having been seconded by Comp . Gartley , the acting M . E . Z ., waa carried unanimously . The Chapter having been closed , tho companiona partook of a banquet , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
ALEXANDRA CHAPTER , No . 993 .
THE bi-monthly convocation of this Chapter waa held on Monday , 13 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . This is tho second time the Chapter haa been held in the Freemaaons ' Hall , which may justly bo called tho headquarters of Eaat Lancashire Freemasonry . The Chapter haa not of late been very flonrishing , so far as admitting new members is concerned , as when held at the
Midway Hotol , Lovenshulme , and a chan « o of residence was ultimately decided on , with undoubtedly beneficial results . There were present on Monday , Comps . John Stovold M . E . Z ., Alfred Hirst H ., C . D . Cheotham jun . J ., A . B . Outrrim S . E ., E . A . Ehlinger S . N ., James Cooksori 1 st Asst . Sojourner , \ V . H . Bibby 2 nd Asst . Sojourner , A . H . Jefferia P . Z . P . P . G . Asst . Sj . Treasurer , Carr and J . Kirk Janitors .
Visitors—John Marshall P . Z . Gil and 1283 P . P . G . P . S . West Yorks , Thos . Uttley J . 307 , S . J . Lowis P . S . G 15 and 11 . It . Lisenden late 317 . The Chapter waa openi-d in due form at 6 ' 30 , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Comp . W . II . Peake aa a ro-joining member , and declared successful . Comp . Peake was subsequently admitted , the M . E . Z . Comp . Stovold
expressing his pleasure and satisfaction at welcoming so highly esteemed a Companion back to the Chapter . The ballot was next taken for Bro . VV . T . Allitt P . M . Alexandra Lodge , 993 , and VV . M . Avon Lodge , No . 1633 , and was announced favourable . Bro . Allitt was subsequently exulted to the Holy Royal Arch degree by the M . E . Z ., assisted by his Officer .- , during a part of tho ceremony and
afterwards Comp . A . H . Jefl'eris P . Z . occupied tho M . E Z . ' s chair , and concluded the ceremony in an efficient manner . Comp . S . J . Lewis , of tho Humphrey Chetham Chapter , proved a veritable tour de fo r ce as P . S ., and waa most deservedly congratulated for his valuable services later on at tho social board . Various alterations in the bye-laws wore read by Comp . A . II . Jefferia P . Z ., and the
Companions signifying their approval of them , a proposition waa made and carried that they become law . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visitors and tho Chapter waa closed in peaco and harmony at 7 ' 50 . The Companions afterwards sat down to supper , whioh when finished , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were pro . posed and responded to . The health of the re-joining member , Comp .
VV . U . Peake , waa proposed in eulogistic terms by the M . E . Z ., and drank most heartily . Comp . C . D . Cheetham jun . proposed the health of Comp . VV . T . Allitt , and referred fco his valuable services in fche Craft , and expressed a hope he would make similar progress in the Royal Arch . Comp . Allitt having responded , the toast of fche Visitors was proposed and responded to . A pleasant meeting terminated with the Janitor ' s toast .
Star Chapter of Instruction , Wo . 1275 . —On Friday , the 3 rd instant , at the Stirling Castlo , Camberwell , Comps . Grummant M . E . Z ., Marsden II ., G . L . Moore J ., H . Martin S . N ., Captain Vincent S . E ., F . Hilton P . S . and Preceptor , To « ors A . S . ; Addington , Patrick , and Bruty . Comp . Hilton ably worked installation of H . Ceremonv of exaltation rehearaed , Comp . Addington candidate .
Comp . Marsden H . elect 13 G 9 was elected a member . On Friday , 10 th ins ' ., Comps . Cap ! . Vincent M . E . Z ., G . L . Moore H ., Patrick J ., Stone S . E ., Towerd S . N ., Grummant P . S ., F . Hilton Preceptor , anil J . Warren . Chapter regularly opened by Principals . Conclave of Second 1 ' iincipnls formed , nnd Comp . Addington was installed ns H . by Comp . Captain Vincent . Ceremony of
exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Warren as candidate . Comp . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Proposed and carried unanimously that the Chapter he placed at tho disposal of the Companions of the Sphinx Chapter for Friday , 24 th inst . On Friday , 17 th inst ., Comps . G . L . Moore M . E . Z ., Marsden H .,
Hill J ., Stone S . E ., Meierhoff S . N ., Stono P . S ., Fleck , F . Hilton Preceptor , Captain Vincent , Addington , Patrick , Dove , Whiteman Ceremony of exaltation rehearsed , Comp . Fleck as candidate , Comp . Whiteman 1 G 23 and Dove 72 wero elected members . Comp . Maradon elected M . E . Z . for 3 Isfc Jan .
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Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
— : n _ — ST . THOMAS'S CHAPTER , No . 142 .
A MEE TING of this Chapter waa held at tho Cannon-stroot Hotel , on Saturday , tho 18 th inst . Present : Com pa . J . A . Gartley us 7 .., ll . M . Jones H , J . Glass J ., C . F . Hogard S . E ., F . W . Levau-P . Z ., G . Motion P . Z ., A . V . Hainea P . Z ., R . Martin P . Z ., J . Lichtenfeld P . S . 205 aa a visitor . Many of the members were unfortunately unable to attend through seriona indisposition , amongst the regretted absentees beinj ? Comps . W . J . Niobolla M . E . Z ., J . VV . Lambert P . Z .
Treasurer , and A . Gravatt Asaiat . Soj . Comp . J . Glass having very kindly ofi ' ered to represent the Chapter at the next Featival of the Roya ! Masonio Institntion for Boys , the sum of five guineas waa placed on hia list from the Charity Fund of tbe Chapter . Comp . It . Motion called attention to a circular which had been issued by tho Provisional Management Committee of the Royal Masonio
Institution for Boys asking for subscriptions to the Pension Indemnity Fond , with the view of raising a sum of £ 2500 in lieu of granting a pension to Bro . Frederick Binckes , tho object of which is to relievo altogether the Institution from any charge on its funds , and at the same time to recognise the very valuable services of Bro . Binokes and provide Eome means for his honourable retirement from the
office of Secretary after upwarda of 28 years' service , and he moved that the aum of £ 2 10 a ba voted from tho general fanda-of the Chapter tovvarda that purpose . Thia having been seconded by Comp . Gartley , the acting M . E . Z ., waa carried unanimously . The Chapter having been closed , tho companiona partook of a banquet , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
ALEXANDRA CHAPTER , No . 993 .
THE bi-monthly convocation of this Chapter waa held on Monday , 13 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . This is tho second time the Chapter haa been held in the Freemaaons ' Hall , which may justly bo called tho headquarters of Eaat Lancashire Freemasonry . The Chapter haa not of late been very flonrishing , so far as admitting new members is concerned , as when held at the
Midway Hotol , Lovenshulme , and a chan « o of residence was ultimately decided on , with undoubtedly beneficial results . There were present on Monday , Comps . John Stovold M . E . Z ., Alfred Hirst H ., C . D . Cheotham jun . J ., A . B . Outrrim S . E ., E . A . Ehlinger S . N ., James Cooksori 1 st Asst . Sojourner , \ V . H . Bibby 2 nd Asst . Sojourner , A . H . Jefferia P . Z . P . P . G . Asst . Sj . Treasurer , Carr and J . Kirk Janitors .
Visitors—John Marshall P . Z . Gil and 1283 P . P . G . P . S . West Yorks , Thos . Uttley J . 307 , S . J . Lowis P . S . G 15 and 11 . It . Lisenden late 317 . The Chapter waa openi-d in due form at 6 ' 30 , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Comp . W . II . Peake aa a ro-joining member , and declared successful . Comp . Peake was subsequently admitted , the M . E . Z . Comp . Stovold
expressing his pleasure and satisfaction at welcoming so highly esteemed a Companion back to the Chapter . The ballot was next taken for Bro . VV . T . Allitt P . M . Alexandra Lodge , 993 , and VV . M . Avon Lodge , No . 1633 , and was announced favourable . Bro . Allitt was subsequently exulted to the Holy Royal Arch degree by the M . E . Z ., assisted by his Officer .- , during a part of tho ceremony and
afterwards Comp . A . H . Jefl'eris P . Z . occupied tho M . E Z . ' s chair , and concluded the ceremony in an efficient manner . Comp . S . J . Lewis , of tho Humphrey Chetham Chapter , proved a veritable tour de fo r ce as P . S ., and waa most deservedly congratulated for his valuable services later on at tho social board . Various alterations in the bye-laws wore read by Comp . A . II . Jefferia P . Z ., and the
Companions signifying their approval of them , a proposition waa made and carried that they become law . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the visitors and tho Chapter waa closed in peaco and harmony at 7 ' 50 . The Companions afterwards sat down to supper , whioh when finished , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were pro . posed and responded to . The health of the re-joining member , Comp .
VV . U . Peake , waa proposed in eulogistic terms by the M . E . Z ., and drank most heartily . Comp . C . D . Cheetham jun . proposed the health of Comp . VV . T . Allitt , and referred fco his valuable services in fche Craft , and expressed a hope he would make similar progress in the Royal Arch . Comp . Allitt having responded , the toast of fche Visitors was proposed and responded to . A pleasant meeting terminated with the Janitor ' s toast .
Star Chapter of Instruction , Wo . 1275 . —On Friday , the 3 rd instant , at the Stirling Castlo , Camberwell , Comps . Grummant M . E . Z ., Marsden II ., G . L . Moore J ., H . Martin S . N ., Captain Vincent S . E ., F . Hilton P . S . and Preceptor , To « ors A . S . ; Addington , Patrick , and Bruty . Comp . Hilton ably worked installation of H . Ceremonv of exaltation rehearaed , Comp . Addington candidate .
Comp . Marsden H . elect 13 G 9 was elected a member . On Friday , 10 th ins ' ., Comps . Cap ! . Vincent M . E . Z ., G . L . Moore H ., Patrick J ., Stone S . E ., Towerd S . N ., Grummant P . S ., F . Hilton Preceptor , anil J . Warren . Chapter regularly opened by Principals . Conclave of Second 1 ' iincipnls formed , nnd Comp . Addington was installed ns H . by Comp . Captain Vincent . Ceremony of
exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Warren as candidate . Comp . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Proposed and carried unanimously that the Chapter he placed at tho disposal of the Companions of the Sphinx Chapter for Friday , 24 th inst . On Friday , 17 th inst ., Comps . G . L . Moore M . E . Z ., Marsden H .,
Hill J ., Stone S . E ., Meierhoff S . N ., Stono P . S ., Fleck , F . Hilton Preceptor , Captain Vincent , Addington , Patrick , Dove , Whiteman Ceremony of exaltation rehearsed , Comp . Fleck as candidate , Comp . Whiteman 1 G 23 and Dove 72 wero elected members . Comp . Maradon elected M . E . Z . for 3 Isfc Jan .
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