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I i 0 yal and Alasonic toasts , "The Health of theNewly-V sta || ed W . AL" was proposed in an eloquent and vigorous ch by Bro . Dr . Royle , P . AL , who complimented the Avon Lodge on possessing members to perform the install-. ceremony in the excellent manner he had witnessed that evening , and although it might be invidious in himself ' make comparisons , still , with a pretty wide knowledge
ro 0 i Masonry , extending over a period of now many years , he could honestly say that he had never heard the impressive words more excellently rendered than by rjros . Bostock , P . AI , and Hooper . 'I'he W . AI , in reply , .. poke in affectionate terms of his officers , and thanked one and all most heartily for the spontaneous manner in which i-hcv had responded to his call upon their services , and
hoped that the proceedings during his year of office would be conducted in the same spirit of brotherly lpve and friendship which had hitherto characterised the management of the Avon Lodge . Bro . Leigh , P . AI , proposed "The Health of the retiring W . AI , Bro . A . Painter , " and as a token of the esteem lie was held in by the brethren ,
presented him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Other toasts followed ; that of "The Officers" calling forth a most humorous and mirth-provoking reply from Bro . Curtis , which was much _ enjoyed by the brethren . The toasts were interspersed with several songs and recitations , and a most successful evening was brought to a close a few minutes before eleven o ' clock .
FRIZINGTON— Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst , when , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Dalrymple , W . AI , Bro . Martin , P . M . occupied thechair , supported as follows : Bros . D . Bell , S . VV . ; J . Ashworth , J . VV . ; D . Dixon , S . D . ; B . Craig , J . D . ; Edward Gibson , " Sec ; J . Harper , Treas . ; G . Loweten , I , G . ; J . Banks ,
Tyler ; R . Wilson , F . T . Allatt , j . AIcAIullen , and others . The minutes having been ' read and confirmed Bro . AIcMullen gave proofs of his proficiency as an E . A , and was duly passed to the Degree of F . C On one brother being proposed as a joining member , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , the lodge ; was closed with the usua j solemnities .
INSTRUCTION . CONFIDENCE LODGE ( No . 193 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurchstreet , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Present Bros . John E . Fells , W . M . ; Henry Alorris , S . VV . ; D . Aloss , J . W . ; G . L . Walker , Preceptor ; T . B . Biddle , Treas . ; J . K . Pitt , Sec ; Walter Wood , S . D . ; C . Swanson , I . G . ;
AVilliam Saint , J . Togwell . Bro . Moss worked the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture assisted by the brethren . Bro . Alorris was unanimously elected to the chair for the ensuing week . Bro . Treasurer gave notice of motion that one guinea shall be placed on Bro . Wood ' s list for thc Boys' Alasonic Institution . The lodge was opened
in due form , and after thc confirmation of the minutes Bro . Walker offered himself as a candidate for initiation . The W . AI . proceeded with the work in a masterly manner , and when the ceremony was concluded the lodgje expressed their hearty thanks for the able manner of his special duties herein . All labour ended , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE ( No . 1541 ) . —The above lodge of instruction in connection with the Loughborough Alasonic Club , Loughbro' Junction , is held every Saturday evening at . 7 . 30 precisely . On Saturday last there was , as usual , a strong gathering of the members " , as will be seen below ; . Bro . J . R . Stacey , P . AI , the eminent Preceptor ( and President of the club ) , worked the Five
Sections of thc First Lecture in his well known efficient and impressive manner , very ably assisted by Bros . A . Woods , E . Abel , E . Farwig , and the brethren ; after which thc ceremony of" initiation " was very creditably worked by the W . AI , Bro . H . Baldwin ( Secretary of the Royal Hanover , 1777 ) , assisted by Bros . W . S . Daniel , S . W . ; C . F . Luckhurst , I . W . ; Appleton , S . D . ; Hentsch , J . D .
Dawson , I . G . ; Alartin , W . b . ; J . H . Stunt , Hon . Sec ; and G . S . Graham ( Prov . G . Org . of Aliddlesex ) kindly acting as candidate , supported by Bros . Abel , Cooper , Stacey , Walker , Schadler , Stafford , Woods , Matthews , Shipwright , Farwig , Clark , Hook , and others . The lodge was then closed and the brethren proceeded to enjoy the usual " rubber" of whist , interspersed with some well
rendered songs and recitations by various talented members of the club , who were very ably accompanied by Bro . G . S . Graham on the piano , whose musical studio adjoins the club room . It was announced that Bro . W . S . Daniel , Treasurer , W . AI . of the Alexandra Palace Lodge , will perform the ceremony of "installation " on the last Saturday
in this month ( 26 th inst . ) , assisted by the Preceptor and other P . M . 's and members of the club . We are asked to state that the first annual meeting of this very successful club will be held this ( Saturday ) evening at C . 30 , when all members who can make it convenient are asked to attend .
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BRITISH CHAPTER ( No . 8 ) . —PRESENTATION jo COMP . SIR J B . MONCXTON . —The regular installation meeting of this chapter took place on Friday evening , the 4 th inst , at Freemasons' Hall , and was attended b y nearl y all the members as well as a numerous part y of distinguished Alasons . The chapter was opened
at five o ' clock precisely by Comp . James Muzio , M . E . Z , assisted by Comps . William Chubb , " H . ; Frank Richardson , P'Z . and D . C , as J . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . F . Green , who fills that chair ); Dr . Bloxam , as P . S . ; Stanley Robinson , Scribe E . ; Howe , as Scribe N . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . C . Alonckton , who fills that office ) : and Comos . Coles and Turner . Asst . Sois . Amomrst
'he members of the chapter were the following : Comps . John Alessent , I . P . Z . ; Sir John B . Alonckton , P . S , P . G . •S . and Treasurer ; Dr . Griffiths , P . Z . ; Frank Richardson , P . Z , ist A . G . S . and D . C ; Alaurice Evans , P . Z . ; W -F . Nettleship , P . Z . and P . G . S . B . ; Peter de L . Long , £ •/ -., P . G . P . S . ; Henrv Thorne , P . Z . ; W . T . Howe , P . Z ?; ? , , !|; uel Glover , P . Z . ; Samuel Alullins , P . Z , and P . G . D . C ; "filhelm Ganz , P . G . O . ; James Afuzio , AI . E . Z . ; W . ^ hubb H . ; Dr . J . Astley Bloxam , P . S . ; Stanley Robinion . E . Francis Webb . E . C Aleeking , I . P . Edkins
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Thomas Y ' eo , Col . Trcvelyan , W . B . Lcthbridge , G . I-I . Hopkinson , W . Peebles , F . VV . Coles , Arthur Steains , Dr . Hugh Alclntosh , 'P . W . Whitmarsh , B . H . Van Tromp , E . Montennis ; and amongst the visitors were the following Comps . Colonel Shadwell " Gierke , G . S . E . ; N . G . Philips , P . G . S . N . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . D . C . ; E Letchworth , P . Z . 2 ; Ralph Glutton , AI . E . Z . 9 ; Goddard , 19 ; R . B .
Trcvelyan , 25 ; Head , 112 ; C H . Levander , P . Z . 142 ; Weldon , 142 ; Sutherland , 17 O ; Sam Green , 217 ; Walter Alonckton , 503 ; Franklyn , 503 ; Tatham , 503 ; Cusins , 13 S 1 ; Rev . J . C . Wharton , 1635 ; L . Symes , " P . Z . 753 . After the minutes of thc last chapter had been read and confirmed , the AI . E . Z . most ably exalted the following brethren into the Degree of the Royal Arch , namely , Bros .
Walter Jarvis . and Alfred Williams , Tuscan Lodge , No . 14 , and Bro . Thomas A . Logan , Grand Stewards' Lodge . When the brethren below the rank of installed First Principal had retired , the AI . E . Z . installed Comp . Chubb into the chair of Z , and Comp . Frank Richardson installed Dr . J . Astley Bloxam into the chair of J . Comp . Frank Gveen had been duly elected to the chair of H , but being
already an installed Principal , installation with him was unnecessary . After the installation thc following officers were invested for the ensuing year : Comps . Sir John B . Alonckton , P . Z , P . G . P . S , Treasurer ; Stanley Robinson , E . ; Charles H . Turner , N . ; Col . Trcvelyan , P . S . ; Walter B . Lethbridge , ist A . S . ; George H . Hopkinson , 2 nd A . S . ; Frank
Richardson , P . Z , ist A . G . S , D . C ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O , Org . ; and John Daley , Janitor . Upon the AI . E . Z . rising for the first time , he , in the name of the chapter and a few intimate personal friends , presented Comp . Sir J . B . Alonckton with hisliust in marble ( which had been placed in one corner of the chapter , and till then had remained covered ) , informing him that no sooner had a suggestion as to this
presentation been made than the movement spread through the chapter like a conflagration , and in the course of a few hours every member had expressed his hearty desire to take part in it . And not only that , but upon it becoming known to the outside Masonic world so many wished to take part in it also , that those in authority had been obliged to limit the outer support to a few intimate personal friends ,
and he trusted that Comp . Sir J . B . Alonckton would long live to look upon their trifling present , and to continue as Treasurer of the chapter . ' Comp . Sir J . B . Alonckton returned thanks in his usual happy manner for what he aptly termed their truly Alasonic present , whether as he remembered the material of which it was made , the working tools with which it was fashioned , or the kindly feelings
which had prompted his friends , & c . After the chapter had been closed the members retired to the banquet in thc Sussex Room , which did credit both to Bro . Best and to Bro . Dawkins , his manager . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , Comp . Shadwell H . Gierke , G . S . E , and Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . P . S , returning thanks for "The Grand Officers , " and Comp .
N . G . Philips for "The Visitors . " "The Health of the Past AI . E . Z . " was drunk with considerable applause , and he was presented with _ the usual jewel as a mark of appreciation of the manner in whicli Jie had performed the work during his year of office . Comp . Ganz returned thanks for "The Civil Officers , " and Comp . Col . Trcvelyan , P . S , for " The Working Officers . " During the interval between the toasts the members were treated to music by Comps .
G . VV . Cusins and Ganz , and to songs by Comps . Alessent , Griffiths , Van Tromp , and Jarvis , and separated at a late hour , having passed one of the most enjoyable and successful evenings that for many years have occurred in the British Chapter . The arrangements for the presentation were admirably carried out by a sub-committee , consisting of Comps . John Messent , I . P . Z . ; Frank Richardson , P . Z . and D . C . ; and Frank Green , J .
DOMATIC CHAPTER ( Xo . 177 ) . —This old chapter met for the dispatch of business at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 2 SU 1 ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . George Everitt , P . Z . 13 S 1 , AI . E . Z . ; T . Cubitt , P . Z , acting ! H . ; Briggs , ] . ; IL Buss , A . G . S . E , P . Z , Treas . ; Cottebrune , P . Z , S . E . ; Harrison , P . Z , S . N . ; Alaclean , ist Soj . ; Alorris , ist Asst . Soj . ; Stoton , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Hill , P . Z . The visitors were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Aliddx , and
S . Brooke , Rose of Denmark . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . D . A . Ball , 177 , and A . Hubbard , 1732 , and it proving to be unanimous , they were both exalted to the Supreme Degree of the R . A . by the AI . E . Z , whose working- was characterised by great ability . The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted
unanimously in favour of Comps . Lawrence , AI . E . Z ; Briggs , H . ; Harrison , J . ; Cottebrune , S . E . ; Buss , Treas . ; Alaclean , S . N . ; and Alorris , P . S . The Audit Committee havingbcen appointed , a Past Principal ' sjewel was unanimously ^ voted to Comp . George Everitt . Several communications having been read , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banouet . The first toasts
having been duly honoured , " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was warmly proposed by Comp . Hill , P . Z . In the course of his remarks he congratulated the Domatic Chapter upon possessing so able an exponent of Royal Arch Alasonry as their AI . E . Z . had proved himself to be . He believed that the working of the ceremony had never been better done in the chapter than it had been performed that evening ( by
their worthy First Principal . In conclusion , he hoped that Comp . Everitt would continue to come among them for many years , to give the chapter the benefit of his valuable assistance . The AI . E . Z . having briefly replied , gave "The Exaltees . " In proposing this toast , he dwelt at length upon the beautiful Degree of Freemasonry into which their newly-exalted companions had that eveninc
been inducted . He trusted that the ritual had created in them a profound impression , and that they would never regret having entered the portals of the Royal Arch . This pledge having been enthusiastically drunk , Comps . Ball and Hubbard each expressed their acknowledgments . "Thc Visitors" followed . This toast was responded to by Comps . Brooke and Walls . "The Second and Third Principals" came next in order , and was replied to by Cubitt
Comps . , acting II , and Briggs , J . In giving" The Health of the Past Principals , " the ALE . Z . deplored the havoc that death and other causes had made in that once powerful body . The chapter was , however , still fortunate in possessing among others Comps . Buss , Cottebrune , Cubitt , Foulger , and Hill , and he sincerely hoped that for many years yet those he had mentioned would continue to answer to their names . Thc toast was acknowledged by
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Comp . Hill at some length . "The Health of the Treas . and S . E . " followed , and was most warmly received . In responding , Comp . Buss expressed his thanks for the flattering way in which the AI . E . Z . had spoken of his services to thc old Domatic Chapter . He held the proud position of being the senior member , and he trusted that he
would bc spared some time longer to enjoy that distinction in the chapter . As their Treasurer , in conjunction with their indefatigable S . E , he had endeavoured to perform his duties conscientiously , and he believed that he had succeeded . Comp . Cottebrune having also replied , the toast of " ' The Officers , " acknowledged by Comos . Maclean and Norris , brought the highly successful gathering to a close .
LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Chapter ( No . 1356 ) . —The companions connected with this prosperous chapter assembled in strong force for installation purposes on the afternoon of Wednesday , the 2 nd inst , at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street . In the absence of Comp . W . Constantine , AI . E . Z , that position was taken Comp . J . L . Houghton , P . Z , who was supported in the first section of
the business by Comps . Richard Brown , P . Z , P . G . A . S . ; J . Bell , P . Z . ; H . S . Alpass , P . Z , P . G . S . E . ; Lindo Courtenay , H . ; R . Alartin , J . ; H . P . Squire , S . E . ; . T . P . Dutton , S . N . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . S . ; Alfred Woolrich , Treasurer ; P . AL Larsen , Janitor ; R . E . Alitton , J . Keet , J . Ashley , J . Lees , P . Buck , T . Warcing , H . Pritchard , J . B . Mackenzie , J . L . Shrapnell , Dr . Whittle , E .
Ford , S . Wilkinson , J . H . Tyson , W . H . Gick , W . W . Sandbrook , J . Williams , S . Swift , J . Penny , C . Courtenay , T . Walker , T . H . Peers , W . Wright , and others . The visitors included Comps . R . P . France , P . Z . 594 ; H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Roberts , P . Z . 673 ; J . C . Callow , P . Z . 673 ; J . Pemberton , P . Z ' . 1094 ; J . Potter , 1356 ; J . Lecomber , 203 ; and others . Thc whole of the
proceedings were marked by much enthusiasm . The ceremony of installation was well performed b y Comp . R . P . France , and the following were the appointments : Comps . L . Courtenay , Z . ; R . Alartin , jun , H . ; A . D . Hesketh , J . ; A . Woolrich , Treasurer ( re-appointed ); H . P . Squire , SE . ; W . W . Sandbrook , S . N . ; T . O . Dutton , P . S . ; C Courtenay , A . S . ; J . Williams , A . S . ; and P . AI . Larsen , Janitor .
YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter took place on Tuesday week , the following being present : Comps . T . B . Whytehead , Z . ; J . S . Cumberland , H . ; J . Todd , P . Z , as J . ; J . Kay , S . E . ; C . G . Padel , S . N . ; Al . Millington , P . S . ; J . T . Seller , ist A . S . ; A . T . B . Turner , 2 nd A . S . ; R . Ware , T . Humphries , J . Lackenby , W . Girling , and others .
Comp . VV . Lawton , P . Z , and Comp . G . Balmford , Z . elect of the Zetland Chapter , were also present . The chief business consisted of installation of Principals . E . Comp . J . S . Cumberland was installed Z . by E . Comp . T . B . Whytehead , who was then placed in the chair of H . by the newly installed Z . Comp . C . G . Padel was then introduced and installed in the Third Chair by Comp . Whytehead .
The companions were then admitted , and the following wercinvested : Comps . J . Kay , S . E . ; J . T . Seller , S . N . ; M . Millington , P . S . The P . S . then appointed Comps . A . T . B . Turner and T . Humphries as his assistants . Comp . Pearson was appointed Janitor , and the chapter was closed . The accounts were audited with a satisfactory result , and the brethren spent a pleasant evening at refreshment , the usual loyal toasts being duly honoured .
INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —The weekly convocation of this eminent chapter of improvement was held on Tuesday evening , the Sth inst , at the Jamaica Tavern , St . Michael ' salley , Cornhiil , and was very numerously attended . The respective offices were filled as follows : Comos . Edmunds .
Z . ; Higgins , IL ; Lardncr , J . ; F . Brown . S . E , and Preceptor ; AI'Donell , S . N . ; J . S . Fraser , P . S . ; and the following Companions : Lovegrove , Kirke , W . Fraser , Rowe , Sayer , Coden , Greenwood , Webb , H . Thompson , W . Green , Clement Walker , F . E . Pocock , and J . H . Parkhouse . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last
convocation , it was announced that the ceremony of exaltation was about to be rehearsed , upon which Comp . Walker expressed his willingness to become a candidate , which ceremony was most ably performed , and elicited the warmest marks of approval , all the officers being most efficient in the performance of their duties . This being election night , the following officers were appointed for the
next fortnight : Comps . Lardncr , Z . ; Edwards , H . ; H . ] . Payne , J . ; AI'Donell , S . N . ; and Pocock , P . S . E . Comp . E . Brown , S . E , proposed that Comps . F . E . Pocock , ofthe Ezra Chapter , 1489 , and J . H . Parkhouse , of the Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , 1 C 42 , become members of this chapter of improvement , and they were unanimously elected , after which they severally returned thanks for the unanimity with
which they had been received as joining members , and expressed the gratification they experienced at the very admirable manner in which the ceremony of exaltation had been performed that evening , and their anxious desire to be present as often as possible , and receive the instruction that
the chapter was so well able to afford . It was announced that Comp . Stephens will work the ceremony of installation of the Principals on the third Tuesday in March , and as this ceremony is seldom worked in a chapter of instruction , a great attendance of advanced Arch Alasons is anticipated .
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YORK . —Hilda Chapter Rose Cvoix ( No . 23 ) . — The annua ! meeting for thc installation of M . W . S . took place on Friday evening , the 4 th inst . The chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , after which the chair was taken by 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 ° , S . G . I . G , who proceeded to instal the AI . VV . S . elect , Bro . J . S . Cumberland . The officers were afterwards
appointed as follows : Comps . the Rev . VV . C . Lukis , H . P . ; S . Aliddleton , ist Gen . ; Al . Aldington , 2 nd Gen . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . S , Recorder ; A . T . B . Turner , G . AL ; G . Simpson , Raphael ; L . Murphy , Herald ; E . J . de Salis , Capt . of Guards ; J . T . Atkinson , Org . ; Rev . J . Blake , D . C ; P . Pearson , andH . Jackson , Equerries . The chapter was afterwards closed , a vote of thanks for services rendered having been accorded to Bro . C . J . Banister .
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I i 0 yal and Alasonic toasts , "The Health of theNewly-V sta || ed W . AL" was proposed in an eloquent and vigorous ch by Bro . Dr . Royle , P . AL , who complimented the Avon Lodge on possessing members to perform the install-. ceremony in the excellent manner he had witnessed that evening , and although it might be invidious in himself ' make comparisons , still , with a pretty wide knowledge
ro 0 i Masonry , extending over a period of now many years , he could honestly say that he had never heard the impressive words more excellently rendered than by rjros . Bostock , P . AI , and Hooper . 'I'he W . AI , in reply , .. poke in affectionate terms of his officers , and thanked one and all most heartily for the spontaneous manner in which i-hcv had responded to his call upon their services , and
hoped that the proceedings during his year of office would be conducted in the same spirit of brotherly lpve and friendship which had hitherto characterised the management of the Avon Lodge . Bro . Leigh , P . AI , proposed "The Health of the retiring W . AI , Bro . A . Painter , " and as a token of the esteem lie was held in by the brethren ,
presented him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel . Other toasts followed ; that of "The Officers" calling forth a most humorous and mirth-provoking reply from Bro . Curtis , which was much _ enjoyed by the brethren . The toasts were interspersed with several songs and recitations , and a most successful evening was brought to a close a few minutes before eleven o ' clock .
FRIZINGTON— Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst , when , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Dalrymple , W . AI , Bro . Martin , P . M . occupied thechair , supported as follows : Bros . D . Bell , S . VV . ; J . Ashworth , J . VV . ; D . Dixon , S . D . ; B . Craig , J . D . ; Edward Gibson , " Sec ; J . Harper , Treas . ; G . Loweten , I , G . ; J . Banks ,
Tyler ; R . Wilson , F . T . Allatt , j . AIcAIullen , and others . The minutes having been ' read and confirmed Bro . AIcMullen gave proofs of his proficiency as an E . A , and was duly passed to the Degree of F . C On one brother being proposed as a joining member , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , the lodge ; was closed with the usua j solemnities .
INSTRUCTION . CONFIDENCE LODGE ( No . 193 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurchstreet , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Present Bros . John E . Fells , W . M . ; Henry Alorris , S . VV . ; D . Aloss , J . W . ; G . L . Walker , Preceptor ; T . B . Biddle , Treas . ; J . K . Pitt , Sec ; Walter Wood , S . D . ; C . Swanson , I . G . ;
AVilliam Saint , J . Togwell . Bro . Moss worked the First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture assisted by the brethren . Bro . Alorris was unanimously elected to the chair for the ensuing week . Bro . Treasurer gave notice of motion that one guinea shall be placed on Bro . Wood ' s list for thc Boys' Alasonic Institution . The lodge was opened
in due form , and after thc confirmation of the minutes Bro . Walker offered himself as a candidate for initiation . The W . AI . proceeded with the work in a masterly manner , and when the ceremony was concluded the lodgje expressed their hearty thanks for the able manner of his special duties herein . All labour ended , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned .
THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE ( No . 1541 ) . —The above lodge of instruction in connection with the Loughborough Alasonic Club , Loughbro' Junction , is held every Saturday evening at . 7 . 30 precisely . On Saturday last there was , as usual , a strong gathering of the members " , as will be seen below ; . Bro . J . R . Stacey , P . AI , the eminent Preceptor ( and President of the club ) , worked the Five
Sections of thc First Lecture in his well known efficient and impressive manner , very ably assisted by Bros . A . Woods , E . Abel , E . Farwig , and the brethren ; after which thc ceremony of" initiation " was very creditably worked by the W . AI , Bro . H . Baldwin ( Secretary of the Royal Hanover , 1777 ) , assisted by Bros . W . S . Daniel , S . W . ; C . F . Luckhurst , I . W . ; Appleton , S . D . ; Hentsch , J . D .
Dawson , I . G . ; Alartin , W . b . ; J . H . Stunt , Hon . Sec ; and G . S . Graham ( Prov . G . Org . of Aliddlesex ) kindly acting as candidate , supported by Bros . Abel , Cooper , Stacey , Walker , Schadler , Stafford , Woods , Matthews , Shipwright , Farwig , Clark , Hook , and others . The lodge was then closed and the brethren proceeded to enjoy the usual " rubber" of whist , interspersed with some well
rendered songs and recitations by various talented members of the club , who were very ably accompanied by Bro . G . S . Graham on the piano , whose musical studio adjoins the club room . It was announced that Bro . W . S . Daniel , Treasurer , W . AI . of the Alexandra Palace Lodge , will perform the ceremony of "installation " on the last Saturday
in this month ( 26 th inst . ) , assisted by the Preceptor and other P . M . 's and members of the club . We are asked to state that the first annual meeting of this very successful club will be held this ( Saturday ) evening at C . 30 , when all members who can make it convenient are asked to attend .
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BRITISH CHAPTER ( No . 8 ) . —PRESENTATION jo COMP . SIR J B . MONCXTON . —The regular installation meeting of this chapter took place on Friday evening , the 4 th inst , at Freemasons' Hall , and was attended b y nearl y all the members as well as a numerous part y of distinguished Alasons . The chapter was opened
at five o ' clock precisely by Comp . James Muzio , M . E . Z , assisted by Comps . William Chubb , " H . ; Frank Richardson , P'Z . and D . C , as J . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . F . Green , who fills that chair ); Dr . Bloxam , as P . S . ; Stanley Robinson , Scribe E . ; Howe , as Scribe N . ( in the unavoidable absence of Comp . C . Alonckton , who fills that office ) : and Comos . Coles and Turner . Asst . Sois . Amomrst
'he members of the chapter were the following : Comps . John Alessent , I . P . Z . ; Sir John B . Alonckton , P . S , P . G . •S . and Treasurer ; Dr . Griffiths , P . Z . ; Frank Richardson , P . Z , ist A . G . S . and D . C ; Alaurice Evans , P . Z . ; W -F . Nettleship , P . Z . and P . G . S . B . ; Peter de L . Long , £ •/ -., P . G . P . S . ; Henrv Thorne , P . Z . ; W . T . Howe , P . Z ?; ? , , !|; uel Glover , P . Z . ; Samuel Alullins , P . Z , and P . G . D . C ; "filhelm Ganz , P . G . O . ; James Afuzio , AI . E . Z . ; W . ^ hubb H . ; Dr . J . Astley Bloxam , P . S . ; Stanley Robinion . E . Francis Webb . E . C Aleeking , I . P . Edkins
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Thomas Y ' eo , Col . Trcvelyan , W . B . Lcthbridge , G . I-I . Hopkinson , W . Peebles , F . VV . Coles , Arthur Steains , Dr . Hugh Alclntosh , 'P . W . Whitmarsh , B . H . Van Tromp , E . Montennis ; and amongst the visitors were the following Comps . Colonel Shadwell " Gierke , G . S . E . ; N . G . Philips , P . G . S . N . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . D . C . ; E Letchworth , P . Z . 2 ; Ralph Glutton , AI . E . Z . 9 ; Goddard , 19 ; R . B .
Trcvelyan , 25 ; Head , 112 ; C H . Levander , P . Z . 142 ; Weldon , 142 ; Sutherland , 17 O ; Sam Green , 217 ; Walter Alonckton , 503 ; Franklyn , 503 ; Tatham , 503 ; Cusins , 13 S 1 ; Rev . J . C . Wharton , 1635 ; L . Symes , " P . Z . 753 . After the minutes of thc last chapter had been read and confirmed , the AI . E . Z . most ably exalted the following brethren into the Degree of the Royal Arch , namely , Bros .
Walter Jarvis . and Alfred Williams , Tuscan Lodge , No . 14 , and Bro . Thomas A . Logan , Grand Stewards' Lodge . When the brethren below the rank of installed First Principal had retired , the AI . E . Z . installed Comp . Chubb into the chair of Z , and Comp . Frank Richardson installed Dr . J . Astley Bloxam into the chair of J . Comp . Frank Gveen had been duly elected to the chair of H , but being
already an installed Principal , installation with him was unnecessary . After the installation thc following officers were invested for the ensuing year : Comps . Sir John B . Alonckton , P . Z , P . G . P . S , Treasurer ; Stanley Robinson , E . ; Charles H . Turner , N . ; Col . Trcvelyan , P . S . ; Walter B . Lethbridge , ist A . S . ; George H . Hopkinson , 2 nd A . S . ; Frank
Richardson , P . Z , ist A . G . S , D . C ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O , Org . ; and John Daley , Janitor . Upon the AI . E . Z . rising for the first time , he , in the name of the chapter and a few intimate personal friends , presented Comp . Sir J . B . Alonckton with hisliust in marble ( which had been placed in one corner of the chapter , and till then had remained covered ) , informing him that no sooner had a suggestion as to this
presentation been made than the movement spread through the chapter like a conflagration , and in the course of a few hours every member had expressed his hearty desire to take part in it . And not only that , but upon it becoming known to the outside Masonic world so many wished to take part in it also , that those in authority had been obliged to limit the outer support to a few intimate personal friends ,
and he trusted that Comp . Sir J . B . Alonckton would long live to look upon their trifling present , and to continue as Treasurer of the chapter . ' Comp . Sir J . B . Alonckton returned thanks in his usual happy manner for what he aptly termed their truly Alasonic present , whether as he remembered the material of which it was made , the working tools with which it was fashioned , or the kindly feelings
which had prompted his friends , & c . After the chapter had been closed the members retired to the banquet in thc Sussex Room , which did credit both to Bro . Best and to Bro . Dawkins , his manager . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , Comp . Shadwell H . Gierke , G . S . E , and Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . P . S , returning thanks for "The Grand Officers , " and Comp .
N . G . Philips for "The Visitors . " "The Health of the Past AI . E . Z . " was drunk with considerable applause , and he was presented with _ the usual jewel as a mark of appreciation of the manner in whicli Jie had performed the work during his year of office . Comp . Ganz returned thanks for "The Civil Officers , " and Comp . Col . Trcvelyan , P . S , for " The Working Officers . " During the interval between the toasts the members were treated to music by Comps .
G . VV . Cusins and Ganz , and to songs by Comps . Alessent , Griffiths , Van Tromp , and Jarvis , and separated at a late hour , having passed one of the most enjoyable and successful evenings that for many years have occurred in the British Chapter . The arrangements for the presentation were admirably carried out by a sub-committee , consisting of Comps . John Messent , I . P . Z . ; Frank Richardson , P . Z . and D . C . ; and Frank Green , J .
DOMATIC CHAPTER ( Xo . 177 ) . —This old chapter met for the dispatch of business at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 2 SU 1 ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . George Everitt , P . Z . 13 S 1 , AI . E . Z . ; T . Cubitt , P . Z , acting ! H . ; Briggs , ] . ; IL Buss , A . G . S . E , P . Z , Treas . ; Cottebrune , P . Z , S . E . ; Harrison , P . Z , S . N . ; Alaclean , ist Soj . ; Alorris , ist Asst . Soj . ; Stoton , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Hill , P . Z . The visitors were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Aliddx , and
S . Brooke , Rose of Denmark . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . D . A . Ball , 177 , and A . Hubbard , 1732 , and it proving to be unanimous , they were both exalted to the Supreme Degree of the R . A . by the AI . E . Z , whose working- was characterised by great ability . The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted
unanimously in favour of Comps . Lawrence , AI . E . Z ; Briggs , H . ; Harrison , J . ; Cottebrune , S . E . ; Buss , Treas . ; Alaclean , S . N . ; and Alorris , P . S . The Audit Committee havingbcen appointed , a Past Principal ' sjewel was unanimously ^ voted to Comp . George Everitt . Several communications having been read , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banouet . The first toasts
having been duly honoured , " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was warmly proposed by Comp . Hill , P . Z . In the course of his remarks he congratulated the Domatic Chapter upon possessing so able an exponent of Royal Arch Alasonry as their AI . E . Z . had proved himself to be . He believed that the working of the ceremony had never been better done in the chapter than it had been performed that evening ( by
their worthy First Principal . In conclusion , he hoped that Comp . Everitt would continue to come among them for many years , to give the chapter the benefit of his valuable assistance . The AI . E . Z . having briefly replied , gave "The Exaltees . " In proposing this toast , he dwelt at length upon the beautiful Degree of Freemasonry into which their newly-exalted companions had that eveninc
been inducted . He trusted that the ritual had created in them a profound impression , and that they would never regret having entered the portals of the Royal Arch . This pledge having been enthusiastically drunk , Comps . Ball and Hubbard each expressed their acknowledgments . "Thc Visitors" followed . This toast was responded to by Comps . Brooke and Walls . "The Second and Third Principals" came next in order , and was replied to by Cubitt
Comps . , acting II , and Briggs , J . In giving" The Health of the Past Principals , " the ALE . Z . deplored the havoc that death and other causes had made in that once powerful body . The chapter was , however , still fortunate in possessing among others Comps . Buss , Cottebrune , Cubitt , Foulger , and Hill , and he sincerely hoped that for many years yet those he had mentioned would continue to answer to their names . Thc toast was acknowledged by
Royal Arch.
Comp . Hill at some length . "The Health of the Treas . and S . E . " followed , and was most warmly received . In responding , Comp . Buss expressed his thanks for the flattering way in which the AI . E . Z . had spoken of his services to thc old Domatic Chapter . He held the proud position of being the senior member , and he trusted that he
would bc spared some time longer to enjoy that distinction in the chapter . As their Treasurer , in conjunction with their indefatigable S . E , he had endeavoured to perform his duties conscientiously , and he believed that he had succeeded . Comp . Cottebrune having also replied , the toast of " ' The Officers , " acknowledged by Comos . Maclean and Norris , brought the highly successful gathering to a close .
LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Chapter ( No . 1356 ) . —The companions connected with this prosperous chapter assembled in strong force for installation purposes on the afternoon of Wednesday , the 2 nd inst , at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street . In the absence of Comp . W . Constantine , AI . E . Z , that position was taken Comp . J . L . Houghton , P . Z , who was supported in the first section of
the business by Comps . Richard Brown , P . Z , P . G . A . S . ; J . Bell , P . Z . ; H . S . Alpass , P . Z , P . G . S . E . ; Lindo Courtenay , H . ; R . Alartin , J . ; H . P . Squire , S . E . ; . T . P . Dutton , S . N . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . S . ; Alfred Woolrich , Treasurer ; P . AL Larsen , Janitor ; R . E . Alitton , J . Keet , J . Ashley , J . Lees , P . Buck , T . Warcing , H . Pritchard , J . B . Mackenzie , J . L . Shrapnell , Dr . Whittle , E .
Ford , S . Wilkinson , J . H . Tyson , W . H . Gick , W . W . Sandbrook , J . Williams , S . Swift , J . Penny , C . Courtenay , T . Walker , T . H . Peers , W . Wright , and others . The visitors included Comps . R . P . France , P . Z . 594 ; H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Roberts , P . Z . 673 ; J . C . Callow , P . Z . 673 ; J . Pemberton , P . Z ' . 1094 ; J . Potter , 1356 ; J . Lecomber , 203 ; and others . Thc whole of the
proceedings were marked by much enthusiasm . The ceremony of installation was well performed b y Comp . R . P . France , and the following were the appointments : Comps . L . Courtenay , Z . ; R . Alartin , jun , H . ; A . D . Hesketh , J . ; A . Woolrich , Treasurer ( re-appointed ); H . P . Squire , SE . ; W . W . Sandbrook , S . N . ; T . O . Dutton , P . S . ; C Courtenay , A . S . ; J . Williams , A . S . ; and P . AI . Larsen , Janitor .
YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter took place on Tuesday week , the following being present : Comps . T . B . Whytehead , Z . ; J . S . Cumberland , H . ; J . Todd , P . Z , as J . ; J . Kay , S . E . ; C . G . Padel , S . N . ; Al . Millington , P . S . ; J . T . Seller , ist A . S . ; A . T . B . Turner , 2 nd A . S . ; R . Ware , T . Humphries , J . Lackenby , W . Girling , and others .
Comp . VV . Lawton , P . Z , and Comp . G . Balmford , Z . elect of the Zetland Chapter , were also present . The chief business consisted of installation of Principals . E . Comp . J . S . Cumberland was installed Z . by E . Comp . T . B . Whytehead , who was then placed in the chair of H . by the newly installed Z . Comp . C . G . Padel was then introduced and installed in the Third Chair by Comp . Whytehead .
The companions were then admitted , and the following wercinvested : Comps . J . Kay , S . E . ; J . T . Seller , S . N . ; M . Millington , P . S . The P . S . then appointed Comps . A . T . B . Turner and T . Humphries as his assistants . Comp . Pearson was appointed Janitor , and the chapter was closed . The accounts were audited with a satisfactory result , and the brethren spent a pleasant evening at refreshment , the usual loyal toasts being duly honoured .
INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —The weekly convocation of this eminent chapter of improvement was held on Tuesday evening , the Sth inst , at the Jamaica Tavern , St . Michael ' salley , Cornhiil , and was very numerously attended . The respective offices were filled as follows : Comos . Edmunds .
Z . ; Higgins , IL ; Lardncr , J . ; F . Brown . S . E , and Preceptor ; AI'Donell , S . N . ; J . S . Fraser , P . S . ; and the following Companions : Lovegrove , Kirke , W . Fraser , Rowe , Sayer , Coden , Greenwood , Webb , H . Thompson , W . Green , Clement Walker , F . E . Pocock , and J . H . Parkhouse . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last
convocation , it was announced that the ceremony of exaltation was about to be rehearsed , upon which Comp . Walker expressed his willingness to become a candidate , which ceremony was most ably performed , and elicited the warmest marks of approval , all the officers being most efficient in the performance of their duties . This being election night , the following officers were appointed for the
next fortnight : Comps . Lardncr , Z . ; Edwards , H . ; H . ] . Payne , J . ; AI'Donell , S . N . ; and Pocock , P . S . E . Comp . E . Brown , S . E , proposed that Comps . F . E . Pocock , ofthe Ezra Chapter , 1489 , and J . H . Parkhouse , of the Earl of Carnarvon Chapter , 1 C 42 , become members of this chapter of improvement , and they were unanimously elected , after which they severally returned thanks for the unanimity with
which they had been received as joining members , and expressed the gratification they experienced at the very admirable manner in which the ceremony of exaltation had been performed that evening , and their anxious desire to be present as often as possible , and receive the instruction that
the chapter was so well able to afford . It was announced that Comp . Stephens will work the ceremony of installation of the Principals on the third Tuesday in March , and as this ceremony is seldom worked in a chapter of instruction , a great attendance of advanced Arch Alasons is anticipated .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
YORK . —Hilda Chapter Rose Cvoix ( No . 23 ) . — The annua ! meeting for thc installation of M . W . S . took place on Friday evening , the 4 th inst . The chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . T . B . Whytehead , after which the chair was taken by 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 ° , S . G . I . G , who proceeded to instal the AI . VV . S . elect , Bro . J . S . Cumberland . The officers were afterwards
appointed as follows : Comps . the Rev . VV . C . Lukis , H . P . ; S . Aliddleton , ist Gen . ; Al . Aldington , 2 nd Gen . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . S , Recorder ; A . T . B . Turner , G . AL ; G . Simpson , Raphael ; L . Murphy , Herald ; E . J . de Salis , Capt . of Guards ; J . T . Atkinson , Org . ; Rev . J . Blake , D . C ; P . Pearson , andH . Jackson , Equerries . The chapter was afterwards closed , a vote of thanks for services rendered having been accorded to Bro . C . J . Banister .