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GIBRALTAR . —Mark Lodge ( No . 43 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing loilge was held in the Lodge Rooms of Inhabitants , No . 153 , at Armstrong's Buildings , on the 13 th ult ., R . W . Master Bro . James Cunning ham presiding , with the following officers : —Bros . J . Conroy , S . W . ; B . White , J . W . ; E . Bacon , Sec , and acting M . O . ; J . King , S . O . ; J . Clipson , J . O . ; W . Allen ,
S . D . ; O . Latham , J . D . ; J . Lyons , I . G . ; and Gluo , Tyler . The lodge being opened in due and ancient form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting as well as the cash account having been read , approved , and confirmed , the Secretary read out the business of the evening , which was to advance Bros . G . J . Lane , H . Abrams , T . Lane , and ] . W . Scattcrgood , and to ballot for as a joining member
Bro . J . Azopardi , all of Inhabitants' Lodge , No . 153 . The ballot in all cases being favourable , the above named were duly advanced to the Honourable Degree of Mark Master Mason in a highly creditable manner by Bro . J . Cunning ham . The next business was the election of Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , the result of which showed an , almost unanimous feeling in
favour of Bros . E . J . Barker , as R . W . M . ; E . Bacon , as Treasurer ; and J . Ghio , as Tyler . Each of these brethren returned thanks , Bro . Barker especially thanking the brethren for the honour bestowed upon him , and stating it was his determination to work the lodge to the satisfaction of the brethren at large , antl that nothing should be left undone by him to keep the lodge in its present flourishing
condition . After some routine business had been transacted , the brethren received their wages , and the lotlge was closed in due form with solemn prayer . At the banquet table the W . M ., Bro . J . Cunningham , in- felicitous terms , proposed "The Health of the Advanced Brethren , " and also that of "The Newly-elected Officers . " He expressed his great satisfaction at the result of the election , antl promised to
assist the newly-elected W . M . in any matter that woulei conduce to the welfare of the lodge , and benefit Mark Masonry generally . Bro . Barker responded in a few well chosen sentences , and trusted , with the assistance of the officers , he should be able to give a good account of himself at the end of his year of office . Some capital songs were sung by Bros . Allen , Button , Piner , and others , which wound up a most enjoyable evening .
CROYDON . —Croydon Lodge ( No . 189 ) . —The installation meeting of this young and prosperous lodge was held on Fiiday , 14 th inst . Heretofore the lotlge has been held at the Greyhound Hotel , but , following the example of many other brethren who prefer a piivate house , or a Masonic Hall specially devoted to the purpose , the members of this lotlge have made arrangements with Bro .
Rhodes for the use of his spacious suite of rooms iu Highstreet , where the brethren fount ! every convenience . The lodge and ante-rooms are well appointed , and there is a fine three-manual organ , with nearly forty stops , worked by hydraulic pressure . This welcome addition to the resources of the lodge-room gave the greatest satisfaction to those present . The lodge was opened at six p . m . by
Bro . J . Close , W . M . ; J . K . Pitt , S . W . ; Dibdin , as j . W . ; W . J . Nichols , M . O . ; R . VV . Brown , S . O . ; S . N . Griffiths , J . O . ; H . A . Pocock , Secretary ; Stampa Lambert , Treas . ; Ridge , S . D . ; Alfred Pocock , J . D . There were also present the following brethren : V . W . Bros . George Yaxley , I . P . M . ; James Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; W . Poore ; S . C . Dibdin , P . G . J . O . ; and others . After Bro . Rhodes had been balloted
for and advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M ., with full ceremonial by Bros . Stevens , P . M ., and Poore , P . M ., the chief point of interest in the proceedings was reached , and the Board of Installing Masters having been formed , Bro . J . K . Pitt was led from the chair ol S . W . to the chair of W . M ., and presenteil the dispensation from Grand Lodge authorising him to be installed . The brethren below the
chair having retired , Bro . Pitt was inducted into the mystic seat of Adoniram , with all the ancient ceremonies , by IVro . Poore , and on the re-admission of the brethren was saluteel in due form . The new W . M . then prcceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bros . J . Close , I . P . M . ; W . [ . Nichols , S . VV . ; R . W . Brown , J . W . ; S . N . Griffiths , M . O . ; Ridge , S . O . ; Lambert , J . O .
and Treas . ; H . A . Pocock , R . M . and Sec ; A . Pocock , S . D . ; Rhodes , Org . and W . S . ; A . Haynes , I . G . A cordial vote of thanks was awarded to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Close , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Rhodes rendered the musical portion of the ceremony with splendid effect on the organ , and by his skill contributed much to the harmony . With a grim sense of humour ,
and , no doubt , with the special object 111 view of increasing the lodge funds , the W . M . 1 ffered the collar of D . C . to a very eminent P . M ., an honorary member of the loelge , who , in all innocency , at once took the bait , and accepted 'he office , little thinking that by so doing he gave the lodge to understand he was willing to forfeit the privileges ° f honorary membership and become a subscribing
member ; it being a well-known Masonic law that an honorary member of a lodge is not eligible to hold office in it . The business having been completed , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to bantjuet , which was served in first-rate style by Bro . Mash . The usual toasts were given and received with great warmth of feeling , antl the speeches were very wisely tempered with
"revity ; so that all the brethren who hatl to return by the 'rain were enabled to remain to the last , when the Tyler ' s oast brought to an cud a very happy meeting . Now that flic loilge has entered into the third year of its existence , 11 's time that the members should get out of the " leading strings , " and show that the teachings of the Preceptois have
at length enabled all the present 1 ( liars lo master the uties of their respective positions without depending on ¦ J'j'r honorary members , who have so kindly given their *"' ' assistance . 'The fact of the new W . M . hailing from | Macdonald Mark Lodge ought of itself to bc a tower of length , and now that the lodge is so fortunate as to pos-CSs a lod ge room , with sue-h an accessory as a first-class
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organ , wc hope it will increase in efficiency as well as numbers . NORWICH . —Chapter of Perseverance ( No . 213 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter took place on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Rampant Horse Hotel , when nearly fifty companions from every chapter in the province assembletl to do honour to this chapter , so justly
celebrated for its correct rendering of the beautiful ritual of this degree . The principal companions duly qualified entered the chapter room soon after the appointed hour , 3 o ' clock , when the opening ceremony commenced , Comps . James Dunsfcrd , M . E . Z . ; Edwin Baldwin , H . ; C . H . Capon , J . ; after which the rest of the companions were admittetl , anil the business of the chapter commenced by
reading the minutes of the last convocation , which being confirmed , a ballot was taken fe . r Bros . Henry Lamb , P . M . Cabbell Ledge ; Berry , also a P . M . of Cabbell Lodge , and James Anderson , of Perseverance Lodge , as a serving companion , which proved unanimous in each case . Bro . Berry being absent , the two candidates were duly examined , prepared , and exalted to the Sublime Degree of Royal
Arch Masons by the M . E . Z ., Comp . James Dunsford , the whole ceremony being very impressively rendered . Each of the Principals delivered the addresses in a manner which was highly appreciated by the companions present , which included a very large number of visitors . The Principal Sojourner delivered his portion of the ritual in a most impressive manner , evidencing deep and careful study . The
election of officers being the next business on the agenda , the choice of the companions was as follows : Comps . Edwin Baldwin , jM . E . Z . ; C . H . Capon , H . ; Joseph Stanley , J . ; James Watson , Scribe E . ; N . Provart , N . ; Reibert Baldry , Principal Sojourner ; James Dunsford , Treasurer ; S . N . Berry , Org . ; antl Murrell , Janitor . The companions then retired , and a Board of Installed Principals
duly formed , when Comp . Edwin Baldwin was installed in the chair as M . E . Z . ; C . H . Capon , as H . ; and Joseph Stanley , as J . ; the beautiful ceremony of each chair was very impressively and solemnly rendered by the Principals in office , each of whom installed his successor . The companions were again admittetl , and the newly-installed M . EZ . invested the rest of the officers with their collar and
jewel of office . A canelidate was proposed for exaltation , and hearty congratulations to the M . E . Z . from the several chapters in the province . 'The chapter vvas then closed in solemn form , and the companions ictired to banquet , which was supplied by Comp . Edward Coleman in a manner which gave entire satisfaction ; after which the usual loyal and Royal A'rch toasts wete given . " The
Health of Comp . Colonel L Estrange " vvas received with immense enthusiasm , who in reply to the remarks from the chair stated that if it was , his good fortune to be elevated to the high and important position of Provincial Grand Superintendent , he would do every thing in his power to prjmote Royal Arch Masonry in this piovince , and thanked the
companions most sincerely for the very fl altering reception which they had given him . The toaat nf " 'The Visitors " was very warmly received , and as there were upwards of twenty present the M . E . Z . called upon the First Principals of Philanthropic Chapter , 107 ; Friendship Chapter , 100 ; Unanimity Chapter , 102 ; and Comp . G . B , Bennett , representing No . 52 , to respond . Each of them spoke in
very encouraging terir-s of the success of Royal Arch Masonry in their several districts , particularly eulogising he Chapter of Perseverance for its efficient working , and the M . E . Z . for the many services he had rendered to the various chapters in the province . " The Immediate P . Z . " was the next toast , and it was receivctl in such a manner as to convince Comp . Dunsford that the services which he
had rendered to Royal Arch Masonry were highly appreciated . The M . E . Z . during his address fixed on the breast oi the I . P . Z . a very handsome gold P . Z . ' s jewel , which had been purchased by veduntary subscriptions [ by the members of the chapter . The jewel bore the following inscription * . — " Presented by the companions of Perseverance Chapter , No . 213 , Norwich , to Comp . James Dunsford
P . Z ., as a mark of their esteem antl regard for his valuable services , March 7 th , 1879 . " Comp . Dunsford replied , thanking the companions for the splendid testimonial which had been presented to him , assuring them that if he had given satisfaction he was doubly happy , for it was always a pleasure to him when engaged in the duties of Royal Arch Masonry , antl hoped that when his services
were required in any part of the province to be found at his post at the appointed time . He was pleased to know that he would be succeeded in this chapter by a very worthy and esteemed companion , who would discharge all the duties of his office with that promptitude and propriety of demeanour which would give them their proper effect ; that if the chapter had conferred honour upon him he had
conferred honour upon the chapter by accepting the position , and he wished him health , happiness , and a prosperous year of office . " The M . E . Z . " was the next toast , which was well received , indeed , it must have convinced him that his efforts in the cause ot Royal Arch Masonry were deeply impressed on the minds of every one present ; his reception by the companions must have satisfied him , that they
were fully cognisant of the many services rendered by him . The M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the companions for the very flattering manner in which they had received him . He assured them that he would endeavour to discharge the duties of the high office to which he hail been elected to the satisfaction of the chapter , and he hoped to have the cordial assistance of every officer in the
chapter . He hoped the companions would bc very careful in their selection of candidates for exaltation , that in every case the chapter may be unanimous in the matter of their reception . He anticipated a pleasant year of office , antl trusted that when he retiretl from the position he had been placed in that day the chapter might not have any cause to regret having elected him to that high and impor-
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tant office . "The Health of Comp . C . H . Capon , H ., and Comp . Joseph Stanley , J ., " followed . Comp . Capon assured the companions that he would exert his utmost to discharge the duties of his office to their entire satisfaction , that when the next period of election arrived they might feel no hesitation in placing him in that dignified position which had been his ambition for a very long time . Comp .
Stanley , in reply to the toast of his health , thanked the companions for the honour they had conferred upon him ; he hoped to give satisfaction by the zealous discharge of the duties of his high office , and would by every means in his power endeavour to promote the prosperity of Perseverance Chapter . "The distinguished Visitors , " and " The Rest of the Officers " followed , and was replied to
by Comp . Patrick , Lynn ; Chittock , 52 ; and G . B . Kennett , 52 . For the officers Comp . Robert Baldry , Prin . Soj ., replied , after which the companions separated , and thus ended one of the most successful Royal Arch meetings ever held in Norfolk , which reflects great credit on Perseverance Chapter . Among the companions present were Comps . Colonel L'Estrange , P . Z . 52 ; Kennett , N . 52 ; Chittock , 52 ; Chadwick , M . E . Z . 107 ; Patrick , H , 107 ;
Smith , M . E . Z . 102 ; Worthy , J . 102 ; Martin , H ., and M . E . Z . elect 100 ; Hubbard , J . 100 ; Geo . W . Page , Scribe E . 107 ; Oram , 52 ; Santy , 52 ; Hotblack , 52 ; H . C . Riches , J . Bridgman , H . Burgess , T . Watson , Gardiner Stevens ; W . W . Bowler , P . Z . 51 ; Edwin Baldwin , M . E . Z . 213 ; C . H . Capon , H . ; Joseph Stanley , J . ; James Dunsford , P . Z . ; Short , P . Z . ; Thorns , P . Z . ; Baxter , Baldry , Watson , Stanley , sen ., Berry , Provart , Havers , Reeve , Isley , Cooper , Offord , Coleman , and others .
PLUMSTEAD . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Anglesea-hill , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., and was well attended by the brethren . On account of the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Capt . J . Ritchie , Bro . Holmes , who upon the last occasion so ably officiated , again , at the request of the brethren ,
filled the chair , being supported by Bros . C . Coupland , S . W . ; Jas . Smythe , J . W . ; Weston , Shaw , and Penfold , Overseers ; the Rev , — Solbe ' , Chap . ; G . Kennedy , Sec . ; H . Pryce , Treas . ; Hollyman , Capon , Swency , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , Bro . Holmes was admitted a joining member , and Bro . C . W . M . Keys , M . D ., Surgeon-Major , Army Medical Depot , and Bro . W .
B . Lloyd , of Lotlge 913 , were , with the usual ceremonies , advanced lo the degree . The next business was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year after the next quarterly meeting , a . nl Bro . Coupland was unanimously chosen . Bro . Pryce was then chosen as Treas ., and Bro . B . Norman as Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the rest
of the evening was spent in harmony , the ever genial and witty J . W ., Bro . Smythe , by request filling the chair , and proposing the toasts , which , at his hand , received their due share of applause , antl were drunk wilh enthusiasm . The installation will tike place on the second Tuesday in June next .
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ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . —The quarterly convocation of this old and distinguished conclave was held on the 3 rd inst . at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . There were present Sir Knights Holden , M . P . S . ; Kingston , V . E . ; Macartney , J . G . ; Cubitt , P . S ., Treas . ; Levander , Grand Treas ., Recorder ; Massa , Prefect ; Thiellay , Orator ;
Letchworth , ist A . D . C ; Marsh , P . G . S . G ., P . S ., & c . ; Dubois , G . P . P . S ., tec ; Cockle , K . G . C . ; Peek , Mather , Fowler , Moses , antl Moss . The visitors were Sir Knights Weaver and Tesseman . The conclave having been duly opened , the minutes of the meeting held on December the 2 nd were read ant ! unanimously confirmed . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Bros , the Rev . R . P . Bent , M . A .,
P . M . 10 , P . G . Chaplain of England , & c , andT . C . Walls , W . M . 1381 , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , 18 ° , K . T ., & c , and having been declared unanimous , the latter brother was duly installed a Knight of the Order . The elocutionary ability of the Rev . Sir Knight Holden is so well known that it needs no other comment than to say that his rendering of the ritual was equal in every respect to his
former efforts . The election of the officers for the ensuing year then took place , with the following results : —Sir Knights Kingston , M . P . S . ; Peters , V . E . ; Cubitt , Treas . ; Levantler , Recorder ; Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knights Mather , Thiellay , and Walls were unanimously elected to serve on the Audit Committee , which will meet to transact the business on Friday , the 25 th prox . Letters of apology
for unavoidable absence having been read from Sir Knight Robinson , ot York , and Bro . the Rev . R . P . Bent , the conclave was formally closed , and the Sir Knights adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the long but customary routine of toasts was given ably from the chair , and duly respontled to . Sir Kr . ight Levander responded upon behalf of " The Grand Officers . "
" The Health of the M . P . S . " was fluently proposed by Sir Knight Dubois , who congratulated the conclave upon possessing so able and impressive an exponent of the ceremonies of the Retl Cross as Sir Knight Holden hatl undoubtedly proved himself to be . The M . P . S . having
briefly replied , gave , in very flattering terms , "The Health of the Newly-Installed Sir Knight . " This toast having been duly acknowledged , the remaining toasts were given in tjitick succession , and the proceedings , which were throughout eminently successful , terminated at an early hour with the Sentinel's toast . * Bro . Horace B . Marshall , CC , F . R . G . S ., 1 reasurcr of the Royal Hanover Lodge , was on Monday last presented . at the Levee by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor .
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GIBRALTAR . —Mark Lodge ( No . 43 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing loilge was held in the Lodge Rooms of Inhabitants , No . 153 , at Armstrong's Buildings , on the 13 th ult ., R . W . Master Bro . James Cunning ham presiding , with the following officers : —Bros . J . Conroy , S . W . ; B . White , J . W . ; E . Bacon , Sec , and acting M . O . ; J . King , S . O . ; J . Clipson , J . O . ; W . Allen ,
S . D . ; O . Latham , J . D . ; J . Lyons , I . G . ; and Gluo , Tyler . The lodge being opened in due and ancient form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting as well as the cash account having been read , approved , and confirmed , the Secretary read out the business of the evening , which was to advance Bros . G . J . Lane , H . Abrams , T . Lane , and ] . W . Scattcrgood , and to ballot for as a joining member
Bro . J . Azopardi , all of Inhabitants' Lodge , No . 153 . The ballot in all cases being favourable , the above named were duly advanced to the Honourable Degree of Mark Master Mason in a highly creditable manner by Bro . J . Cunning ham . The next business was the election of Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , the result of which showed an , almost unanimous feeling in
favour of Bros . E . J . Barker , as R . W . M . ; E . Bacon , as Treasurer ; and J . Ghio , as Tyler . Each of these brethren returned thanks , Bro . Barker especially thanking the brethren for the honour bestowed upon him , and stating it was his determination to work the lodge to the satisfaction of the brethren at large , antl that nothing should be left undone by him to keep the lodge in its present flourishing
condition . After some routine business had been transacted , the brethren received their wages , and the lotlge was closed in due form with solemn prayer . At the banquet table the W . M ., Bro . J . Cunningham , in- felicitous terms , proposed "The Health of the Advanced Brethren , " and also that of "The Newly-elected Officers . " He expressed his great satisfaction at the result of the election , antl promised to
assist the newly-elected W . M . in any matter that woulei conduce to the welfare of the lodge , and benefit Mark Masonry generally . Bro . Barker responded in a few well chosen sentences , and trusted , with the assistance of the officers , he should be able to give a good account of himself at the end of his year of office . Some capital songs were sung by Bros . Allen , Button , Piner , and others , which wound up a most enjoyable evening .
CROYDON . —Croydon Lodge ( No . 189 ) . —The installation meeting of this young and prosperous lodge was held on Fiiday , 14 th inst . Heretofore the lotlge has been held at the Greyhound Hotel , but , following the example of many other brethren who prefer a piivate house , or a Masonic Hall specially devoted to the purpose , the members of this lotlge have made arrangements with Bro .
Rhodes for the use of his spacious suite of rooms iu Highstreet , where the brethren fount ! every convenience . The lodge and ante-rooms are well appointed , and there is a fine three-manual organ , with nearly forty stops , worked by hydraulic pressure . This welcome addition to the resources of the lodge-room gave the greatest satisfaction to those present . The lodge was opened at six p . m . by
Bro . J . Close , W . M . ; J . K . Pitt , S . W . ; Dibdin , as j . W . ; W . J . Nichols , M . O . ; R . VV . Brown , S . O . ; S . N . Griffiths , J . O . ; H . A . Pocock , Secretary ; Stampa Lambert , Treas . ; Ridge , S . D . ; Alfred Pocock , J . D . There were also present the following brethren : V . W . Bros . George Yaxley , I . P . M . ; James Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; W . Poore ; S . C . Dibdin , P . G . J . O . ; and others . After Bro . Rhodes had been balloted
for and advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M ., with full ceremonial by Bros . Stevens , P . M ., and Poore , P . M ., the chief point of interest in the proceedings was reached , and the Board of Installing Masters having been formed , Bro . J . K . Pitt was led from the chair ol S . W . to the chair of W . M ., and presenteil the dispensation from Grand Lodge authorising him to be installed . The brethren below the
chair having retired , Bro . Pitt was inducted into the mystic seat of Adoniram , with all the ancient ceremonies , by IVro . Poore , and on the re-admission of the brethren was saluteel in due form . The new W . M . then prcceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bros . J . Close , I . P . M . ; W . [ . Nichols , S . VV . ; R . W . Brown , J . W . ; S . N . Griffiths , M . O . ; Ridge , S . O . ; Lambert , J . O .
and Treas . ; H . A . Pocock , R . M . and Sec ; A . Pocock , S . D . ; Rhodes , Org . and W . S . ; A . Haynes , I . G . A cordial vote of thanks was awarded to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Close , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Rhodes rendered the musical portion of the ceremony with splendid effect on the organ , and by his skill contributed much to the harmony . With a grim sense of humour ,
and , no doubt , with the special object 111 view of increasing the lodge funds , the W . M . 1 ffered the collar of D . C . to a very eminent P . M ., an honorary member of the loelge , who , in all innocency , at once took the bait , and accepted 'he office , little thinking that by so doing he gave the lodge to understand he was willing to forfeit the privileges ° f honorary membership and become a subscribing
member ; it being a well-known Masonic law that an honorary member of a lodge is not eligible to hold office in it . The business having been completed , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to bantjuet , which was served in first-rate style by Bro . Mash . The usual toasts were given and received with great warmth of feeling , antl the speeches were very wisely tempered with
"revity ; so that all the brethren who hatl to return by the 'rain were enabled to remain to the last , when the Tyler ' s oast brought to an cud a very happy meeting . Now that flic loilge has entered into the third year of its existence , 11 's time that the members should get out of the " leading strings , " and show that the teachings of the Preceptois have
at length enabled all the present 1 ( liars lo master the uties of their respective positions without depending on ¦ J'j'r honorary members , who have so kindly given their *"' ' assistance . 'The fact of the new W . M . hailing from | Macdonald Mark Lodge ought of itself to bc a tower of length , and now that the lodge is so fortunate as to pos-CSs a lod ge room , with sue-h an accessory as a first-class
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organ , wc hope it will increase in efficiency as well as numbers . NORWICH . —Chapter of Perseverance ( No . 213 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter took place on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Rampant Horse Hotel , when nearly fifty companions from every chapter in the province assembletl to do honour to this chapter , so justly
celebrated for its correct rendering of the beautiful ritual of this degree . The principal companions duly qualified entered the chapter room soon after the appointed hour , 3 o ' clock , when the opening ceremony commenced , Comps . James Dunsfcrd , M . E . Z . ; Edwin Baldwin , H . ; C . H . Capon , J . ; after which the rest of the companions were admittetl , anil the business of the chapter commenced by
reading the minutes of the last convocation , which being confirmed , a ballot was taken fe . r Bros . Henry Lamb , P . M . Cabbell Ledge ; Berry , also a P . M . of Cabbell Lodge , and James Anderson , of Perseverance Lodge , as a serving companion , which proved unanimous in each case . Bro . Berry being absent , the two candidates were duly examined , prepared , and exalted to the Sublime Degree of Royal
Arch Masons by the M . E . Z ., Comp . James Dunsford , the whole ceremony being very impressively rendered . Each of the Principals delivered the addresses in a manner which was highly appreciated by the companions present , which included a very large number of visitors . The Principal Sojourner delivered his portion of the ritual in a most impressive manner , evidencing deep and careful study . The
election of officers being the next business on the agenda , the choice of the companions was as follows : Comps . Edwin Baldwin , jM . E . Z . ; C . H . Capon , H . ; Joseph Stanley , J . ; James Watson , Scribe E . ; N . Provart , N . ; Reibert Baldry , Principal Sojourner ; James Dunsford , Treasurer ; S . N . Berry , Org . ; antl Murrell , Janitor . The companions then retired , and a Board of Installed Principals
duly formed , when Comp . Edwin Baldwin was installed in the chair as M . E . Z . ; C . H . Capon , as H . ; and Joseph Stanley , as J . ; the beautiful ceremony of each chair was very impressively and solemnly rendered by the Principals in office , each of whom installed his successor . The companions were again admittetl , and the newly-installed M . EZ . invested the rest of the officers with their collar and
jewel of office . A canelidate was proposed for exaltation , and hearty congratulations to the M . E . Z . from the several chapters in the province . 'The chapter vvas then closed in solemn form , and the companions ictired to banquet , which was supplied by Comp . Edward Coleman in a manner which gave entire satisfaction ; after which the usual loyal and Royal A'rch toasts wete given . " The
Health of Comp . Colonel L Estrange " vvas received with immense enthusiasm , who in reply to the remarks from the chair stated that if it was , his good fortune to be elevated to the high and important position of Provincial Grand Superintendent , he would do every thing in his power to prjmote Royal Arch Masonry in this piovince , and thanked the
companions most sincerely for the very fl altering reception which they had given him . The toaat nf " 'The Visitors " was very warmly received , and as there were upwards of twenty present the M . E . Z . called upon the First Principals of Philanthropic Chapter , 107 ; Friendship Chapter , 100 ; Unanimity Chapter , 102 ; and Comp . G . B , Bennett , representing No . 52 , to respond . Each of them spoke in
very encouraging terir-s of the success of Royal Arch Masonry in their several districts , particularly eulogising he Chapter of Perseverance for its efficient working , and the M . E . Z . for the many services he had rendered to the various chapters in the province . " The Immediate P . Z . " was the next toast , and it was receivctl in such a manner as to convince Comp . Dunsford that the services which he
had rendered to Royal Arch Masonry were highly appreciated . The M . E . Z . during his address fixed on the breast oi the I . P . Z . a very handsome gold P . Z . ' s jewel , which had been purchased by veduntary subscriptions [ by the members of the chapter . The jewel bore the following inscription * . — " Presented by the companions of Perseverance Chapter , No . 213 , Norwich , to Comp . James Dunsford
P . Z ., as a mark of their esteem antl regard for his valuable services , March 7 th , 1879 . " Comp . Dunsford replied , thanking the companions for the splendid testimonial which had been presented to him , assuring them that if he had given satisfaction he was doubly happy , for it was always a pleasure to him when engaged in the duties of Royal Arch Masonry , antl hoped that when his services
were required in any part of the province to be found at his post at the appointed time . He was pleased to know that he would be succeeded in this chapter by a very worthy and esteemed companion , who would discharge all the duties of his office with that promptitude and propriety of demeanour which would give them their proper effect ; that if the chapter had conferred honour upon him he had
conferred honour upon the chapter by accepting the position , and he wished him health , happiness , and a prosperous year of office . " The M . E . Z . " was the next toast , which was well received , indeed , it must have convinced him that his efforts in the cause ot Royal Arch Masonry were deeply impressed on the minds of every one present ; his reception by the companions must have satisfied him , that they
were fully cognisant of the many services rendered by him . The M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the companions for the very flattering manner in which they had received him . He assured them that he would endeavour to discharge the duties of the high office to which he hail been elected to the satisfaction of the chapter , and he hoped to have the cordial assistance of every officer in the
chapter . He hoped the companions would bc very careful in their selection of candidates for exaltation , that in every case the chapter may be unanimous in the matter of their reception . He anticipated a pleasant year of office , antl trusted that when he retiretl from the position he had been placed in that day the chapter might not have any cause to regret having elected him to that high and impor-
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tant office . "The Health of Comp . C . H . Capon , H ., and Comp . Joseph Stanley , J ., " followed . Comp . Capon assured the companions that he would exert his utmost to discharge the duties of his office to their entire satisfaction , that when the next period of election arrived they might feel no hesitation in placing him in that dignified position which had been his ambition for a very long time . Comp .
Stanley , in reply to the toast of his health , thanked the companions for the honour they had conferred upon him ; he hoped to give satisfaction by the zealous discharge of the duties of his high office , and would by every means in his power endeavour to promote the prosperity of Perseverance Chapter . "The distinguished Visitors , " and " The Rest of the Officers " followed , and was replied to
by Comp . Patrick , Lynn ; Chittock , 52 ; and G . B . Kennett , 52 . For the officers Comp . Robert Baldry , Prin . Soj ., replied , after which the companions separated , and thus ended one of the most successful Royal Arch meetings ever held in Norfolk , which reflects great credit on Perseverance Chapter . Among the companions present were Comps . Colonel L'Estrange , P . Z . 52 ; Kennett , N . 52 ; Chittock , 52 ; Chadwick , M . E . Z . 107 ; Patrick , H , 107 ;
Smith , M . E . Z . 102 ; Worthy , J . 102 ; Martin , H ., and M . E . Z . elect 100 ; Hubbard , J . 100 ; Geo . W . Page , Scribe E . 107 ; Oram , 52 ; Santy , 52 ; Hotblack , 52 ; H . C . Riches , J . Bridgman , H . Burgess , T . Watson , Gardiner Stevens ; W . W . Bowler , P . Z . 51 ; Edwin Baldwin , M . E . Z . 213 ; C . H . Capon , H . ; Joseph Stanley , J . ; James Dunsford , P . Z . ; Short , P . Z . ; Thorns , P . Z . ; Baxter , Baldry , Watson , Stanley , sen ., Berry , Provart , Havers , Reeve , Isley , Cooper , Offord , Coleman , and others .
PLUMSTEAD . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Anglesea-hill , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., and was well attended by the brethren . On account of the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Capt . J . Ritchie , Bro . Holmes , who upon the last occasion so ably officiated , again , at the request of the brethren ,
filled the chair , being supported by Bros . C . Coupland , S . W . ; Jas . Smythe , J . W . ; Weston , Shaw , and Penfold , Overseers ; the Rev , — Solbe ' , Chap . ; G . Kennedy , Sec . ; H . Pryce , Treas . ; Hollyman , Capon , Swency , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , Bro . Holmes was admitted a joining member , and Bro . C . W . M . Keys , M . D ., Surgeon-Major , Army Medical Depot , and Bro . W .
B . Lloyd , of Lotlge 913 , were , with the usual ceremonies , advanced lo the degree . The next business was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year after the next quarterly meeting , a . nl Bro . Coupland was unanimously chosen . Bro . Pryce was then chosen as Treas ., and Bro . B . Norman as Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the rest
of the evening was spent in harmony , the ever genial and witty J . W ., Bro . Smythe , by request filling the chair , and proposing the toasts , which , at his hand , received their due share of applause , antl were drunk wilh enthusiasm . The installation will tike place on the second Tuesday in June next .
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ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . —The quarterly convocation of this old and distinguished conclave was held on the 3 rd inst . at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . There were present Sir Knights Holden , M . P . S . ; Kingston , V . E . ; Macartney , J . G . ; Cubitt , P . S ., Treas . ; Levander , Grand Treas ., Recorder ; Massa , Prefect ; Thiellay , Orator ;
Letchworth , ist A . D . C ; Marsh , P . G . S . G ., P . S ., & c . ; Dubois , G . P . P . S ., tec ; Cockle , K . G . C . ; Peek , Mather , Fowler , Moses , antl Moss . The visitors were Sir Knights Weaver and Tesseman . The conclave having been duly opened , the minutes of the meeting held on December the 2 nd were read ant ! unanimously confirmed . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Bros , the Rev . R . P . Bent , M . A .,
P . M . 10 , P . G . Chaplain of England , & c , andT . C . Walls , W . M . 1381 , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , 18 ° , K . T ., & c , and having been declared unanimous , the latter brother was duly installed a Knight of the Order . The elocutionary ability of the Rev . Sir Knight Holden is so well known that it needs no other comment than to say that his rendering of the ritual was equal in every respect to his
former efforts . The election of the officers for the ensuing year then took place , with the following results : —Sir Knights Kingston , M . P . S . ; Peters , V . E . ; Cubitt , Treas . ; Levantler , Recorder ; Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knights Mather , Thiellay , and Walls were unanimously elected to serve on the Audit Committee , which will meet to transact the business on Friday , the 25 th prox . Letters of apology
for unavoidable absence having been read from Sir Knight Robinson , ot York , and Bro . the Rev . R . P . Bent , the conclave was formally closed , and the Sir Knights adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the long but customary routine of toasts was given ably from the chair , and duly respontled to . Sir Kr . ight Levander responded upon behalf of " The Grand Officers . "
" The Health of the M . P . S . " was fluently proposed by Sir Knight Dubois , who congratulated the conclave upon possessing so able and impressive an exponent of the ceremonies of the Retl Cross as Sir Knight Holden hatl undoubtedly proved himself to be . The M . P . S . having
briefly replied , gave , in very flattering terms , "The Health of the Newly-Installed Sir Knight . " This toast having been duly acknowledged , the remaining toasts were given in tjitick succession , and the proceedings , which were throughout eminently successful , terminated at an early hour with the Sentinel's toast . * Bro . Horace B . Marshall , CC , F . R . G . S ., 1 reasurcr of the Royal Hanover Lodge , was on Monday last presented . at the Levee by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor .