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Yorkshire , too , ever ready to give honour where ! it is due , was n it backward in recognising the importance of the occasion , for the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Richard Wilson , P . G . D . Eng ., accompanied by other Prov . G . Officers , graced the meeting by his presence . It was , as we have said , an ordinary meeting , and comprised Bros . W . Davey , W . M . ; T . Woods , Prov . G . Treas ., I . P . M . ; J . B . Griffiths , S . W . ; F . H . Ingle , J . W . ; O . Threapleton , Chap . ; 1 . M . R . Smeatham , Sec . ; Wesley Petty , S . D . ; F . R . Paull , I . G . ; T . Hargreaves , P . M ., D . C . ; Max Blume , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; II . WalkerE . Daviesand R . FalshawStwds ., and H . A . Holmes , Tyler . Other members
, , , of the lodge included Bro . VV . H . Wainhouse , P . M ., P . Hird , F . Dowson , H . Carter , and E . Gearing . The visitors were Bros . Richard Wilson , P . M . 2 S 9 , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . Master ; C . Letch Mason , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . W . ; T . Lawrence , P . Dist . G . W . Madras ; Charles Scriven , P . M . 1211 , Prov . G . I . of VV . ; John Barker , P . M . 1102 , P . P . G . I . of VV . ; H . Robertshaw , P . M . 44 S , John Dyson , P . M . 3 , 6 , C . J . Rhodes , and Thos . Hewson , P . P . G . Ds . ; Joseph Matthewman , P . M . 1010 , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; T . Robertshaw , P . M . 44 S ; Rupert Sykes , W . M . 44 S ; T . Linskill , I . P . M . ; A . T . Bacon , P . M . 1211 ; and B . H . Benson , P . M ., P . P . G . D .
The lodge was ' opened at O . 45 , after which the Dep . Prov . G . Master and Prov . G . Officers entered . The minutes were read and confirmed and Bro . Norton Carter , in the usual course , was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The working tools were explained by Bro . W . H . Wainhcuse , P . M ., and the charge was most carefully delivered by the Junior Warden , Bro . F . H . Ingle . On resuming in the First Degree , the W . M . explained briefly the circumstances which gave rise to the idea of presenting a portrait to Bro . Woods and invited the Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Richard Wilson , to undertake that duty . The picture it must be explained , is a fine life-size portrait in
oil and represents Bro . Woods in Masonic clothing . The jewel on the collar is that of a W . M ., but that upon the apron is a Past Master ' s emblem . This is to indicate th it though Bro . Woods at the time he sat , was W . M . of the Doric , yet in an older lodge ( St . James , 44 S ) he was also a Past Master . The artist , we were informed , was J . T . White , of London . The painting is enclosed in a handsome gilt frame , which bears a p late with the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Thomas Woods by the brethren of the Doric Lodge , No . 2 O 95 ( of which he was first W . M . ) , as a token of esteem and regard as well as in appreciation ot his untiring zeal and ability in discharging the duties of his office . "
. .. Bro . Richard Wilson , in making the presentation , said how much pleasure it gave him to rise at the wish of the W . M . on so interesting an occasion . It was his first visit to the Doric Lodge in his new capacity as Dep . Prov . G . M ., and he was delighted to find that in the youngest lodge in the province good . work and honest zeal were recognised and rewarded . He considered the portrait was a speaking likeness , and he hoped it would speak to Bro . Woods , constantly reminding him of services rendered , yet still calling him lo further effort ; that it would show to his friends the appreciation in which he was
held by his brethren in Freemasonry , and that it would bear witness to his family that Bro . Woods , by his diligence , courtesy , and industry , had gained the honour , the respect , and the affection of his brethren both in Harrogate and elsewhere . Bro . Wilson concluded by wishing Bro . Woods all happiness , and expressing the hope that he would long live to contemplate that special mark of his brethren ' s esteem . Bro . Thomas Woods was most warmly received on rising to reply . He asked the brethren to extend indulgence to him , as he was ir . a position of no little embarrassment .
He admitted that in the formation of the Doric Lodge , and in its supervision and government during a very critical period of its history—its first year—he had honestly striven to do his best . It was true that that best might not amount to great things , yet when a man puts forth all his energies , when he honourably tries by every means in his power to c ; rry out a good and noble work , then on his retirement he can , at least , feel that he has satisfied his conscience and fairly done his duty . When , however , to that inward feeling of satisfaction , as in this case , there was added the outward manifestation of
appreciation which had been shown that day , then he thought such man might be pardoned if he felt somewhat overcome . The gratification which was his experience at that moment , he would add , was largely enhanced by the fact that the presentation of that mark of his brethren ' s goodwill had been made in the presence of many of his old and valued friends who had come from a distance to witness it , and that moreover in terms of which anyone might justly be proud of hearing applied to himself . He
could only thank his Doric brethren for their gift , his comrades of past days for their countenance and sympathy , and the Deputy for the kind way in which he had made himself the spokesman of all . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was cltsed , and the brethren and visitors adjourned to supper . , This was a most pleasant function and heartily enjoyed by all . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed .
To that of "The Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Ledge , " Bro . Richard Wilson made an interesting reply , describing the position of the province as he found it and suggesting various matters which appeared to meet with approbation . The speech was not without humour and the speaker was loudly applauded . "The Health of Bro . W . Davey , W . M ,, " was also most cordially given and received . It is clear to any visitor that the Doric Lodge abounds in vitality and under careful and judicious management will give a highly satisfactory account of itself .
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Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 19 th instant , at the Cannon-street Hotel . Present : Comps . F . Hughes , M . E . Z . ; H . Birdseye , P . Z ., as II . ; William Baker , J . ; F . D . R . Copestick , S . E . ; D . Ringrose , S . N . ; John G . Robeson , P . S . ; T . Cohu , P . Z ., D . C . j G . Coucbroan , Janitor ; VV . Haynes Dunn , P . Z . ; W . T . Fisher , C . G . Diamond , G . Wetton , J . Collins , and J . Miller .
The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The brethren whose names were down for exaltation being unavoidably detained , the next business was the election of a companion to occupy the chair of H . ( vacant by the regretted resignation of Comp . T . W . Fisher ) , and the vote was unanimous in favour of Comp . William Baker , J . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to dinner , under the genial presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hughes . ... that it
In responding to the toast of "The Past Principals , " Comp . Birdseye said was with very great regret that the health of his old and esteemed friend Comp . Geo . Kenning did not improve so rapidly as he could wish , and he was sure the companions present would join him in [ the fervent hope that T . G . A . O . T . U . would soon restore him to his usual health and strength , and the society of his companions of the Lion and Lamb Chapter . Comp . Copestick proposed , and | Comp . Cohu seconded , that the spontaneous and very feeling remarks of Comp . Birdseye be recorded on the minutes , as representing not only his , but the heartfelt feeling and desires of all present .
Pattison Chapter , No . 913 . The installation meeting of the above flourishing chipter took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , when Comp . Isaiah Turton was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . ] . O . Cook , as II . ; and Comp . Dr . E . Bryces ., n , M . D ., as J . Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 13 , P . Z . 1472 , P . G . H ., was the Installing Officer . Comp . W . Russell , P . Z . S 29 , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Treas ., assisting in the Sciiptural portion , and we need hardly say that in their hands the working was n . m . 1 mi . i . Tln and turfeft . The . following officers were invested : Comos . H . I . Butter .
P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; VV . II . Turton , S . N . ; A . Penfoll , P . Z ., P . Z . 13 , P . Z . 1472 , P . G . IL , Tieas . ; W . Busbridge , P . S . ; 13 . Hammond , 1 st A . S . ; J . D . Brooks , 2 nd A . S . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., D . C ; R . J . Cook , P . Z .. P . P . G . R ., and E . Carter , Stwds . ; and C . Warren , Janitor . Comp . S . Morton , I . P . Z ., was presented with a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel . Comp . Penfold was saluted as P . G . J ., and accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services as Installing Officer , and then tlie . chapter . was closed . The banquet was partaken of at the Royal Mortar Hotel , opposite the principal gates of H . M . Royal Arsenal , Deresford-squarc , Woolwich , and was chic . Among
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he other companions present were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng .,
P . P . G . I . ; E . B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; VV . Campbell Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . F . Taylor , P . Z . j G . R . Nichols , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . E . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) , P . Z . 1472 , P . Z . and Scribe E . 2184 , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; E . M . Taylor , J . Stratton , G . Frost , Major J . J . Murphy , D . C . Capon , L . Chasteaneuf , Z . Kettley , F . Hoare , A . S . Saunders , A . Moore , D . K . Summers , H . Vicars , R . Warren , P . Z . 13 , 1437 , 1472 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex ; and C . Hind , P . Z . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . S . B . In putting the toast of " Eai : I Amherst , * , Grand Superintendent of Kent , " the M . E . Z . said they had very recently had an opportunity of seeing the admirable manner
in which his lordship conducted the business of their Grand Chapter ; a manner that he felt sure must have impressed itself upon their memories , and every word that was said in his lordship ' s praise on that occasion , or what might be said that evening , was worthy of their acceptance , and not a whit too much for the hearty interest his lordship took in the progress of Freemasonry , especially the Royal Arch , in the Province of Kent . Comp . Penfold , in response to the toast of " The Prov . Grand H . and J ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " in the course of a long and interesting speech ,
said that the possession of the office of P . G . J ., that he had the honour to hold , was lately left to be settled between himself and Comp . Butter , and they agreed that their good friend's wife , Mrs . Butter , should act as arbitrator , and she decided that he ( Comp . Penfold ) should be the selected one for the honour . So far as the office was concerned , there was no great amount of work attached to it , although it might be that he should have to give the oration , should there be a new chapter consecrated in the province . He thanked them , and on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers he could assure them that they would one and all do tbrir brst for the benefit of Ihe province .
Comp . Butter added to the above remarks that their Grand Superintendent had told him that their recent Prov Grand Convocation at Plumstead was one of the most pleasant functions he had ever attended , and should look back upon it as one of the best ever held in the province . Comp Horton said it was now his privilege to propose the toast of " The M . E . Z . "
He felt that he had just vacated a grand and honourable position , but was gratified to know that the office was now in the hands of one who was a better Mason than himself . ( " No , no . " ) Well , one who would , by good work and genial ruling , keep them and the chapter together , and even bring it to a higher state of prosperity than it now occupied .
Comp . Turton , in his reply , said his remarks would be very brief . In the first place , he desired to thank them most heartily for their kind reception of the toast of his health . They might safely take it from him that he should do all in his power to reach up to the position that Comp . Horton had achieved . If he did that he should , indeed , be pleased . He did not remember a year in that chapter that had been a more successful one than the one just passed , and if he had such a prosperous year he should have reached the height of his ambition . They had two candidates to start the year with , and he sincerely
trusted that they might have many more good and true Masons to follow . He asked them to support him in such a manner that at the end ot his year of office they would be enabled to say both of him and the chapter , " Well done . " It had been said in his hearing that the position he now held was the highest a Mason could attain . For himself he was a great lover of Masonry and had a very great respect for its ritual . The Greeks of old prayed to an " unknown god , " but they , as Royal Arch Masons , felt that they were nearer to the "Great I Am , " and were , by the exercise of the ritual and
working of their officers , getting nearer and nearer to the truth , and that great secret which oily a future state would enable them to understand and appreciate . He impressed upon every member of the chapter to endeavour to do his best in bringing good Masons who were not members of the Royal Arch into its folds and so nearer to the sublime principles taught in it , while , at the same time , they would be raising the chapter to the position it once occupied , both in numbers and quality , as the premier
chapter in the Province of Kent . Several other toasts followed , and a grand selection of . vocal and instrumental music was given under the direction of Comp . Horton , the artistes being Mrs , E . Bryceson , who sang splendidly . Bros . R . Fowler and J . Ireland also contributed . Comp . Horton and his daughter and son , Miss Gladys and Mr . Lionel Horton , played respectively the violin , piano , and ' cello , and each can play either instrument grandly , so that the whole affair was pleasurable and will long be remembered as " Turton ' s year . "
Farringdon Without Chapter , No . 1745 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 20 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Murphy , M . E . Z . ; F . P . Weinel , First Principal elect , H . ; H . B . Marshall , J . P ., C . C ., Second Principal elect , I . : Major T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; W . D . Webb , S . N . ; the Rev . R . c ' Fillingham , ist A . S . ; T . L . Pewtress , 2 nd A . S . ; Dr . J . VV . Hinton , P . Z . 84 , P . P . G . O ., Asst . Org . ; andT . Simpson , P . Z . Among the visitors were Comps . T . Sneiling
, P . Z . ; II . Whitney , H . ; and J . N . Sherrin . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the S . E , installed Comp . Weinel as M . E . Z ., Comp , Marshal as H ., and Comp . Webb , J . Comp . Evenden P . Z ., was elected Janitor , vice Comp . Mallett , P . Z ., deceased . Among the officers invested were Comps . Major Walls , S . E . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , P . S . j T . L . Pewtress , ist A . S . ; Dr . Hinton , Asst . Org . ; and Evenden , P . Z ., Janitor , The investiture of Comps . Newell , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Dr . E . M ,
Lott , P . G . O . Eng ., Org ., in consequence of their unavoidable absence , was postponed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Principal . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp , Murphy . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . G . Newell , S . N . ; II . J . Lardner , P . Z . ; Dr . Lott , P . Z . ; J . Voung , P . Z . ; G . Herbert , P . Z . ; T . s ! Plummer , P . Z . ; and others . 1 he chapter was then closed .
A banquet followed , at which the M . E . Z . presided in a most genial manner . The I . P . Z . submitted the toast of "The First Principal . " In the course of his remarks he mentioned the fact that Comp . Weinel had distinguished himself greatly as an exponent of the Craft rituals . He had been for many years a Preceptor in a lodge of instruction , and no doubt if { opportunities presented themselves would shine equally as well in the Royal Arch Degree .
The M . E . Z ., in reply , expressed himself as being highly honoured by being elected their First Principal . The chapter was a small one , but it possessed several excellent workers . He could not hope to ? qual their efforts , but he would endeavour to discharge his duties creditably , and to the satisfaction of the members . The toasts ot " The II . and J ., " "The Visitors , " "The Past Principals , " "The S . E . and Treasurer , " and "The Officers" followed in quick succession . The response of Comp . T . Simpson as a Past Principal was full of point and humour . During the evening Comp . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham gave an interesting account of his recent visit to the Principality of Montenegro , and his adventures there .
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BRO . PHILIP DAKERS . The Australian papers record the proceedings at the funeral of the late Bro . Philip Dakers , who died at the residence of Mr . C . Everett , Wayville , on Tuesday , June ( 5 th . It took place on the following Wednesday afternoon , when a large number of his many friends followed his remains to the Payneham Cemetery The mourners present at the graveside were mostly brethren in
Freemasonry , Bro . Dakers having been a shining light in the ancient Craft , and a true and trusted friend . Brethren of nearly all ranks in the various Masonic Orders attended , including members of the Blue Lodges , the Grand Lodge , Mark Masonry , Royal Arch , and Knight Templary . The burial service was conducted by Bro . the Rev . F . Slaney Poole , M . A ., Past G . Chaplain in the
Grand Lodge of South Australia , assisted by Bro . the Rev . W . A . Swan , the present Grand Chaplain . Around the grave were many distinguished Freemasons . Those present included Bros , the Hon . J . G . Jenkins , M . P ., Commissioner of Public Works , Dep . G . M . ; J . H , Cunningham , G . Sec ; A . M . Simpson , Past Dep . G . M . and President of the Board of General Purposes ; M .
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Yorkshire , too , ever ready to give honour where ! it is due , was n it backward in recognising the importance of the occasion , for the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Richard Wilson , P . G . D . Eng ., accompanied by other Prov . G . Officers , graced the meeting by his presence . It was , as we have said , an ordinary meeting , and comprised Bros . W . Davey , W . M . ; T . Woods , Prov . G . Treas ., I . P . M . ; J . B . Griffiths , S . W . ; F . H . Ingle , J . W . ; O . Threapleton , Chap . ; 1 . M . R . Smeatham , Sec . ; Wesley Petty , S . D . ; F . R . Paull , I . G . ; T . Hargreaves , P . M ., D . C . ; Max Blume , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; II . WalkerE . Daviesand R . FalshawStwds ., and H . A . Holmes , Tyler . Other members
, , , of the lodge included Bro . VV . H . Wainhouse , P . M ., P . Hird , F . Dowson , H . Carter , and E . Gearing . The visitors were Bros . Richard Wilson , P . M . 2 S 9 , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . Master ; C . Letch Mason , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . W . ; T . Lawrence , P . Dist . G . W . Madras ; Charles Scriven , P . M . 1211 , Prov . G . I . of VV . ; John Barker , P . M . 1102 , P . P . G . I . of VV . ; H . Robertshaw , P . M . 44 S , John Dyson , P . M . 3 , 6 , C . J . Rhodes , and Thos . Hewson , P . P . G . Ds . ; Joseph Matthewman , P . M . 1010 , P . P . A . G . Sec . ; T . Robertshaw , P . M . 44 S ; Rupert Sykes , W . M . 44 S ; T . Linskill , I . P . M . ; A . T . Bacon , P . M . 1211 ; and B . H . Benson , P . M ., P . P . G . D .
The lodge was ' opened at O . 45 , after which the Dep . Prov . G . Master and Prov . G . Officers entered . The minutes were read and confirmed and Bro . Norton Carter , in the usual course , was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . The working tools were explained by Bro . W . H . Wainhcuse , P . M ., and the charge was most carefully delivered by the Junior Warden , Bro . F . H . Ingle . On resuming in the First Degree , the W . M . explained briefly the circumstances which gave rise to the idea of presenting a portrait to Bro . Woods and invited the Dep . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Richard Wilson , to undertake that duty . The picture it must be explained , is a fine life-size portrait in
oil and represents Bro . Woods in Masonic clothing . The jewel on the collar is that of a W . M ., but that upon the apron is a Past Master ' s emblem . This is to indicate th it though Bro . Woods at the time he sat , was W . M . of the Doric , yet in an older lodge ( St . James , 44 S ) he was also a Past Master . The artist , we were informed , was J . T . White , of London . The painting is enclosed in a handsome gilt frame , which bears a p late with the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Thomas Woods by the brethren of the Doric Lodge , No . 2 O 95 ( of which he was first W . M . ) , as a token of esteem and regard as well as in appreciation ot his untiring zeal and ability in discharging the duties of his office . "
. .. Bro . Richard Wilson , in making the presentation , said how much pleasure it gave him to rise at the wish of the W . M . on so interesting an occasion . It was his first visit to the Doric Lodge in his new capacity as Dep . Prov . G . M ., and he was delighted to find that in the youngest lodge in the province good . work and honest zeal were recognised and rewarded . He considered the portrait was a speaking likeness , and he hoped it would speak to Bro . Woods , constantly reminding him of services rendered , yet still calling him lo further effort ; that it would show to his friends the appreciation in which he was
held by his brethren in Freemasonry , and that it would bear witness to his family that Bro . Woods , by his diligence , courtesy , and industry , had gained the honour , the respect , and the affection of his brethren both in Harrogate and elsewhere . Bro . Wilson concluded by wishing Bro . Woods all happiness , and expressing the hope that he would long live to contemplate that special mark of his brethren ' s esteem . Bro . Thomas Woods was most warmly received on rising to reply . He asked the brethren to extend indulgence to him , as he was ir . a position of no little embarrassment .
He admitted that in the formation of the Doric Lodge , and in its supervision and government during a very critical period of its history—its first year—he had honestly striven to do his best . It was true that that best might not amount to great things , yet when a man puts forth all his energies , when he honourably tries by every means in his power to c ; rry out a good and noble work , then on his retirement he can , at least , feel that he has satisfied his conscience and fairly done his duty . When , however , to that inward feeling of satisfaction , as in this case , there was added the outward manifestation of
appreciation which had been shown that day , then he thought such man might be pardoned if he felt somewhat overcome . The gratification which was his experience at that moment , he would add , was largely enhanced by the fact that the presentation of that mark of his brethren ' s goodwill had been made in the presence of many of his old and valued friends who had come from a distance to witness it , and that moreover in terms of which anyone might justly be proud of hearing applied to himself . He
could only thank his Doric brethren for their gift , his comrades of past days for their countenance and sympathy , and the Deputy for the kind way in which he had made himself the spokesman of all . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was cltsed , and the brethren and visitors adjourned to supper . , This was a most pleasant function and heartily enjoyed by all . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed .
To that of "The Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Ledge , " Bro . Richard Wilson made an interesting reply , describing the position of the province as he found it and suggesting various matters which appeared to meet with approbation . The speech was not without humour and the speaker was loudly applauded . "The Health of Bro . W . Davey , W . M ,, " was also most cordially given and received . It is clear to any visitor that the Doric Lodge abounds in vitality and under careful and judicious management will give a highly satisfactory account of itself .
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Lion and Lamb Chapter , No . 192 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 19 th instant , at the Cannon-street Hotel . Present : Comps . F . Hughes , M . E . Z . ; H . Birdseye , P . Z ., as II . ; William Baker , J . ; F . D . R . Copestick , S . E . ; D . Ringrose , S . N . ; John G . Robeson , P . S . ; T . Cohu , P . Z ., D . C . j G . Coucbroan , Janitor ; VV . Haynes Dunn , P . Z . ; W . T . Fisher , C . G . Diamond , G . Wetton , J . Collins , and J . Miller .
The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The brethren whose names were down for exaltation being unavoidably detained , the next business was the election of a companion to occupy the chair of H . ( vacant by the regretted resignation of Comp . T . W . Fisher ) , and the vote was unanimous in favour of Comp . William Baker , J . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to dinner , under the genial presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hughes . ... that it
In responding to the toast of "The Past Principals , " Comp . Birdseye said was with very great regret that the health of his old and esteemed friend Comp . Geo . Kenning did not improve so rapidly as he could wish , and he was sure the companions present would join him in [ the fervent hope that T . G . A . O . T . U . would soon restore him to his usual health and strength , and the society of his companions of the Lion and Lamb Chapter . Comp . Copestick proposed , and | Comp . Cohu seconded , that the spontaneous and very feeling remarks of Comp . Birdseye be recorded on the minutes , as representing not only his , but the heartfelt feeling and desires of all present .
Pattison Chapter , No . 913 . The installation meeting of the above flourishing chipter took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , when Comp . Isaiah Turton was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . ] . O . Cook , as II . ; and Comp . Dr . E . Bryces ., n , M . D ., as J . Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 13 , P . Z . 1472 , P . G . H ., was the Installing Officer . Comp . W . Russell , P . Z . S 29 , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Treas ., assisting in the Sciiptural portion , and we need hardly say that in their hands the working was n . m . 1 mi . i . Tln and turfeft . The . following officers were invested : Comos . H . I . Butter .
P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; VV . II . Turton , S . N . ; A . Penfoll , P . Z ., P . Z . 13 , P . Z . 1472 , P . G . IL , Tieas . ; W . Busbridge , P . S . ; 13 . Hammond , 1 st A . S . ; J . D . Brooks , 2 nd A . S . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., D . C ; R . J . Cook , P . Z .. P . P . G . R ., and E . Carter , Stwds . ; and C . Warren , Janitor . Comp . S . Morton , I . P . Z ., was presented with a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel . Comp . Penfold was saluted as P . G . J ., and accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services as Installing Officer , and then tlie . chapter . was closed . The banquet was partaken of at the Royal Mortar Hotel , opposite the principal gates of H . M . Royal Arsenal , Deresford-squarc , Woolwich , and was chic . Among
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he other companions present were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng .,
P . P . G . I . ; E . B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; VV . Campbell Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . F . Taylor , P . Z . j G . R . Nichols , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . E . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) , P . Z . 1472 , P . Z . and Scribe E . 2184 , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; E . M . Taylor , J . Stratton , G . Frost , Major J . J . Murphy , D . C . Capon , L . Chasteaneuf , Z . Kettley , F . Hoare , A . S . Saunders , A . Moore , D . K . Summers , H . Vicars , R . Warren , P . Z . 13 , 1437 , 1472 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex ; and C . Hind , P . Z . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . S . B . In putting the toast of " Eai : I Amherst , * , Grand Superintendent of Kent , " the M . E . Z . said they had very recently had an opportunity of seeing the admirable manner
in which his lordship conducted the business of their Grand Chapter ; a manner that he felt sure must have impressed itself upon their memories , and every word that was said in his lordship ' s praise on that occasion , or what might be said that evening , was worthy of their acceptance , and not a whit too much for the hearty interest his lordship took in the progress of Freemasonry , especially the Royal Arch , in the Province of Kent . Comp . Penfold , in response to the toast of " The Prov . Grand H . and J ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " in the course of a long and interesting speech ,
said that the possession of the office of P . G . J ., that he had the honour to hold , was lately left to be settled between himself and Comp . Butter , and they agreed that their good friend's wife , Mrs . Butter , should act as arbitrator , and she decided that he ( Comp . Penfold ) should be the selected one for the honour . So far as the office was concerned , there was no great amount of work attached to it , although it might be that he should have to give the oration , should there be a new chapter consecrated in the province . He thanked them , and on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers he could assure them that they would one and all do tbrir brst for the benefit of Ihe province .
Comp . Butter added to the above remarks that their Grand Superintendent had told him that their recent Prov Grand Convocation at Plumstead was one of the most pleasant functions he had ever attended , and should look back upon it as one of the best ever held in the province . Comp Horton said it was now his privilege to propose the toast of " The M . E . Z . "
He felt that he had just vacated a grand and honourable position , but was gratified to know that the office was now in the hands of one who was a better Mason than himself . ( " No , no . " ) Well , one who would , by good work and genial ruling , keep them and the chapter together , and even bring it to a higher state of prosperity than it now occupied .
Comp . Turton , in his reply , said his remarks would be very brief . In the first place , he desired to thank them most heartily for their kind reception of the toast of his health . They might safely take it from him that he should do all in his power to reach up to the position that Comp . Horton had achieved . If he did that he should , indeed , be pleased . He did not remember a year in that chapter that had been a more successful one than the one just passed , and if he had such a prosperous year he should have reached the height of his ambition . They had two candidates to start the year with , and he sincerely
trusted that they might have many more good and true Masons to follow . He asked them to support him in such a manner that at the end ot his year of office they would be enabled to say both of him and the chapter , " Well done . " It had been said in his hearing that the position he now held was the highest a Mason could attain . For himself he was a great lover of Masonry and had a very great respect for its ritual . The Greeks of old prayed to an " unknown god , " but they , as Royal Arch Masons , felt that they were nearer to the "Great I Am , " and were , by the exercise of the ritual and
working of their officers , getting nearer and nearer to the truth , and that great secret which oily a future state would enable them to understand and appreciate . He impressed upon every member of the chapter to endeavour to do his best in bringing good Masons who were not members of the Royal Arch into its folds and so nearer to the sublime principles taught in it , while , at the same time , they would be raising the chapter to the position it once occupied , both in numbers and quality , as the premier
chapter in the Province of Kent . Several other toasts followed , and a grand selection of . vocal and instrumental music was given under the direction of Comp . Horton , the artistes being Mrs , E . Bryceson , who sang splendidly . Bros . R . Fowler and J . Ireland also contributed . Comp . Horton and his daughter and son , Miss Gladys and Mr . Lionel Horton , played respectively the violin , piano , and ' cello , and each can play either instrument grandly , so that the whole affair was pleasurable and will long be remembered as " Turton ' s year . "
Farringdon Without Chapter , No . 1745 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 20 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Murphy , M . E . Z . ; F . P . Weinel , First Principal elect , H . ; H . B . Marshall , J . P ., C . C ., Second Principal elect , I . : Major T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; W . D . Webb , S . N . ; the Rev . R . c ' Fillingham , ist A . S . ; T . L . Pewtress , 2 nd A . S . ; Dr . J . VV . Hinton , P . Z . 84 , P . P . G . O ., Asst . Org . ; andT . Simpson , P . Z . Among the visitors were Comps . T . Sneiling
, P . Z . ; II . Whitney , H . ; and J . N . Sherrin . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the S . E , installed Comp . Weinel as M . E . Z ., Comp , Marshal as H ., and Comp . Webb , J . Comp . Evenden P . Z ., was elected Janitor , vice Comp . Mallett , P . Z ., deceased . Among the officers invested were Comps . Major Walls , S . E . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , P . S . j T . L . Pewtress , ist A . S . ; Dr . Hinton , Asst . Org . ; and Evenden , P . Z ., Janitor , The investiture of Comps . Newell , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Dr . E . M ,
Lott , P . G . O . Eng ., Org ., in consequence of their unavoidable absence , was postponed . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Principal . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp , Murphy . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . G . Newell , S . N . ; II . J . Lardner , P . Z . ; Dr . Lott , P . Z . ; J . Voung , P . Z . ; G . Herbert , P . Z . ; T . s ! Plummer , P . Z . ; and others . 1 he chapter was then closed .
A banquet followed , at which the M . E . Z . presided in a most genial manner . The I . P . Z . submitted the toast of "The First Principal . " In the course of his remarks he mentioned the fact that Comp . Weinel had distinguished himself greatly as an exponent of the Craft rituals . He had been for many years a Preceptor in a lodge of instruction , and no doubt if { opportunities presented themselves would shine equally as well in the Royal Arch Degree .
The M . E . Z ., in reply , expressed himself as being highly honoured by being elected their First Principal . The chapter was a small one , but it possessed several excellent workers . He could not hope to ? qual their efforts , but he would endeavour to discharge his duties creditably , and to the satisfaction of the members . The toasts ot " The II . and J ., " "The Visitors , " "The Past Principals , " "The S . E . and Treasurer , " and "The Officers" followed in quick succession . The response of Comp . T . Simpson as a Past Principal was full of point and humour . During the evening Comp . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham gave an interesting account of his recent visit to the Principality of Montenegro , and his adventures there .
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BRO . PHILIP DAKERS . The Australian papers record the proceedings at the funeral of the late Bro . Philip Dakers , who died at the residence of Mr . C . Everett , Wayville , on Tuesday , June ( 5 th . It took place on the following Wednesday afternoon , when a large number of his many friends followed his remains to the Payneham Cemetery The mourners present at the graveside were mostly brethren in
Freemasonry , Bro . Dakers having been a shining light in the ancient Craft , and a true and trusted friend . Brethren of nearly all ranks in the various Masonic Orders attended , including members of the Blue Lodges , the Grand Lodge , Mark Masonry , Royal Arch , and Knight Templary . The burial service was conducted by Bro . the Rev . F . Slaney Poole , M . A ., Past G . Chaplain in the
Grand Lodge of South Australia , assisted by Bro . the Rev . W . A . Swan , the present Grand Chaplain . Around the grave were many distinguished Freemasons . Those present included Bros , the Hon . J . G . Jenkins , M . P ., Commissioner of Public Works , Dep . G . M . ; J . H , Cunningham , G . Sec ; A . M . Simpson , Past Dep . G . M . and President of the Board of General Purposes ; M .