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observed that the noble Earl was only to be known to be respected , as he was ever ready to come forward when called upon , to support the principles of charity . Also in proposing the health of the Earl of Yarborough , G . H ., and the Hon . F . Dundas , G . I ., he adverted to the readiness with which those Grand Officers attended to every Masonic Festival , and supported the Charities not only with their presence , but with their purses . Comp . Robinson , P . Z ., than proposed the health of the M . E . Z . Comp . Herbert Lloyd , and expressed the pleasure the Chapter felt in being presided

over by a Member of such great experience and high standing in the Order , whose smiling face he was always happy to see ; it was with the greatest satisfaction he had witnessed his investment as P . S . of the Grand Chapter ; with regard to the two other Principals , Comp . Stohwaster and Comp . Dawson , he should have been glad to have seen them perform the Ceremony of Exaltation , as it was expected they would have to do , as he was sure they would have discharged their duties with credit to themselves and the Chapter . The M . E . Z ., in returning thanks , expressed his readiness in

conjunction with the other Principals , to do every thing in their power for the advancement of the Chapter . In proposing the health of the Past Principals , the M . E . Z . thanked them for their services , more particularly Comp . Robinson , who had served the Office he now had the honor to hold , during the preceding year ; at the same time he felt a great pleasure in presenting to that worthy Comp . a Jewel from the Chapter , as a mark of then esteem , which he would place over his heart , as he believed it was entirely in Masonry . Comp . Robinson thanked the Companions for their kind mark of respect which he should receive with pleasure , wear with pride , and he hoped with credit to the Chapter . Other toasts having been drank , the Companions seperated

in the greatest harmony . MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER ( NO . 49 ) . —A convocation of this Chapter was held at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on the 15 th inst ., at wliich a numerous assemblage of the Order were present . The business of the evening consisted of two exaltations and the installations of Principals . Bros . AV . F . Blackburn ( 169 ) and J . F . Paul ( 211 ) , were impressively exalted to the sublime degree , by M . E . Z . Andrews , who afterwards duly installed Comps . J . Smith Z , Cooper H , and Potter J . The M . E . Z . then rose and

said , that the first duty he had to discharge was indeed a most pleasing one . At all times it delighted him to be the medium of conveying the esteem of a Lodge or Chapter , to a deserving member , anel no occasion could he possibly experience greater pleasure than when presenting a P . P . Jewel , to Companion Andrew , whose great services vreve too vtell kne-fm to every member of the Chapter , to require any comment on the present occasion . No greater evidence of his ability was needed , than the specimen they had heard that evening of his efficient working of their beautiful

ceremonies . In presenting him with the Jewel , he could assure him that it was the sincere and cordial wish of every Comp . that he might live for very many years to , wear it . Comp . Andrew , who up to this moment had been kept in ignorance of this intended mark of respect , with great feeling and eloquence , expressed his grateful acknowledgements of the kindness of the Comps . All business being concluded , the Comps ., to the number of 40 ( of whom 12 were visitors ) , sat down to an elegant supper , provided in Comp . Rackstraw ' s best style . Comp . J . Clark ( 206 ) returned thanks for the visitors , in a neat and pleasing speech , and the usual toasts having been duly honored , the Companions separated , highly pleased at the true spirit of masonry which prevailed .

KENT . HERMES CHAPTER , GRAVESEND ( NO . 91 ) . —A convocation of this Chapter was held at the Falcon Hotel , Gravesend , on the 22 nd ult ., for the despatch of business relating to the sublime degree . Several brethren were proposed for exaltation . The Companions afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet . This Chapter is now in possession of very splendid furniture , in lieu of that destroyed by fire some few years agoand there can be but little doubtthat the Gravesend Brethren reminded of

, , were the great conveniences which this Chapter offers to them , it would in a very short time , be one of the most flourishing in Kent . Indeed , such is the facility afforded by the two railways , that many of the London Comps . are amongst its members . It remains to be seen whether at the next meeting ( in August ) , these expectations will be realized .