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opportunity to mention that the Regiment which relieved them at Kuvvaeb . ee , viz . H . M . ' s 56 th Regiment , helped to establish this lodgo seven years ago , the first Master being Major Aylmer , of that Corps . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Bro . Rev . E . H . Dubois and Bro- Dage-U , as joining members , the result tras clear

jn both cases . The two brethren retire-el during the process of the ballot , ancl on their re-admission the W . M . welcomed them as members of the lodge , according to the former a seat on the dais as P . M . The next business on the summons being the installation of the AA . M . elect , before proceeding to instal Bro . Agnew , the W . M . begged leave to say a few words . Ho said the brethren a ago did him the honour to elect him to the responsible oflice

year of AV . M ., the duties of that high station he could conscientiously say he endeavoured to perforin to the best of his skill and ability . Should he not have come up to their expectations , he trusted the brethren would make every allowance for his shortcomings considering that this was his first year of Mastership ; he did not wish to take up the time of the brethren iu making a long-

statement , bufche observed the lodge had metregulauy once a month , that there were seven emergent meetings convened , ancl the brethren met seven times for purposes of instruction ; this without taking into account the meetings iu Chapter and in the Mark Lodge , being at the average of a meeting a fortnight . He thanked his Officers for the manner in which they had discharged their several duties , but he said he felt hound to notice in particular the services of Bros . Mullen and Nopean Smith , who

invariably gave him the most cordial , willing , and fraternal support and assistance . Lastly , he thanked Bro . AValker , I . P . M . for valuable advice and counsel given him tit all times , though absent from the station be considered it his duty to acquaint him as the I . P . M . of every thing in connection with the lodge ,-, and always received prompt replies to all his letters . The Installation Ceremony was then proceeded with ; all E . A's having been requested to withdrawthe lodge was opened

, in the 2 nd degree . Bro . AValker presented Bro . Agnew to Bro . Franklin , Installing Master . The summary of the Ancient Charges and Regulations was read to Bro . Agnew , to all of which he signified his assent and consent . Bro . Agnew then knelt before tbe pedestal and took the solemn OB . of AV . M . of the Bangalore Lodge , No . 1 , 043 .

The lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , all F . C . 's having previously retired . All brethren under the rank of Installed Master were then requested to withdraw . The Board of Installing Masters consisting of Bros . Gordon , Walker , Dubois , Patterson , and Franklin was then opened by the Installing Master . Bro . Agnew , AV . M . Bangalore Lodge , No . 1 , 043 , was duly placed in the Oriental Chair according to ancient form and custom , ancl was saluted by the brethren present . Bro . Franklin was then

invested with the Jewel of P . M . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , and all M . M . re-admitted , a procession was then formed , and the brethren saluted Bro . Agnew , the Installing Master proclaiming for the first time in the East Bro . Agnew , AV . M . of the Bangalore Loelge , No . 1 , 043 . The brethren greeted the new Master as M . M . The working tools of the degree were presented and explained . Tho lodge was lowered to the second degreeand all F . C . 's

, admitted . A second procession was formed , and tho brethren saluted the Master as F . C . ' s the Installing Master proclaiming for the second time in the AA ' cst Bro . Agnew , AV . M . of tho lodge . The brethren greeted the Master as F . C . ' s . The working tools were presented and explained .

Tlie lodge was lowered to the first degree and ( ill E . A . ' s admitted . A third procession was formed and the Master was saluted by the brethren as E . A ' s . the Installing Master proclaiming- for the third time in the South Bro . Agnew , W . M . of the lodge . The brethren greeted the new Master as E . A ' s . Tlie working tools were presented and explained . The Warrant of the Lodge , Book of Constitutions , By-Laws , and List of Lod propertwere severalldelivered to Bro

ge y , y . Agnew . The AV . M . then proceeded to appoint his ollieers as follows , investing each with the jewel of his office , and giving an exhortation on the nature of tho duties that devolved on each : Bros . E . Sheppard , S . AV . ; G . Nepean Smith , J . W . ; E . H . Du Bois , Chaplain ; J . F . Flood , Treas . ( elected ); J . O'Donnell , Sec . ; J . L . D . Stuart , S . D . ; J . Price , J . D . ; F . Going , Dir- of

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Cers . ; F . Taylor , Assist , do . ; J . H . Thompson , Steward ; R . Kenny , I . G . ; G . Whiting , Tyler ( re-chosen ) . In investing Bro . Whiting with the jewel of his office , the AV . M . spoke in high terms of the manner in which he had discharged his duties during the past year , and proposed that his salary be raised from 5 rs . to 7 rs . ; the proposition was seconded by Bro . O'Donnell , and carried unanimously . The of installation was concluded by Bro . Walker

ceremony delivering the usual address to the AA . M ., to the Wardens , and to the brethren in general . Bro . Agnow returned thanks to the Installing Board of Past Masters for their presence , and the trouble they had taken in the ceremony of installing him in the chair , especially particularised Bros . Gordon and "Walker , both of whom he said he was aware had exerted themselves to their own inconvenience to

come to loelge , Bro . AA . Gordon having only just risen from a sick bed , and Bro . AValker having travelled fur out of his way to bo present at the installation , thus testifying the most gratifying wish to support hiin on the occasion , and a most praiseworthy Masonic zeal towards the lodge of which he is a P . M . and honorary member . Bro . Walker then called the attention of the brethren to the

able manner in which Bro . Franklin , carried out the duties of the lodge as AV . M ., ancl proposed that his services be recognized by presenting him with a testimonial . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Mullen , and carried unanimously . Four brethren were proposed as joining members and one candidate fur initiation . The Charity Box was passed round . There being no further business before the lodgeit was closed

, in peace , love , and'harmony at 9-30 p . m . The brethren adjourned to an entertainment , the usual loyal ancl constitutional toasts were proposed , as also several others given by the brethren and their friends which caused much merriment . The brethren separated at 11-30 p . m . highly satisfied with the evening ' s proceedings .

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ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . ROSE OP DENMARK CHASTER , ( No . 975 ) . —This chapter met on thu 3 rd inst . at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew B ° idge . Four candidates were exalted to the Royal Arch degree , and several others were proposed for exaltation at the ensuing meeting of the chapter . During the ceremony Comp . A . Pendlebury occupied the principal chair . When tbe chapter was closed , a

splendid banquet and dessert were served , and a very agreeable evening was spent , the party breaking up in time to return to Waterloo by the 9-26 train . The M . E . Z ., Comp . F . Smith , was present , Cbnij . James Terry , P . Z ., officiated as H . ; Comp . R . AA . Little , P . Z ., as J ..- Comp . H . G . Bass , P . Z . and Treas ., woro also present . In the course of the evening , Comp . Walters responded to the health of " The Visitors , " acknowledging the kind reception and great Masonic treat they had all that day experienced at the Rose of Denmark Chapter .

BEADON CHAPTEE ( No . 610 ) . —On Thursday , the Sth ult ., the installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Greyhound Hotel , Dulwich . Comp . Jas . VV . Avery was installed Z ., anel Comp . H . lAIassey H ., by Comp . F . Walters , P . Z . Comp . C . A . Potter , P . M . Beadon Lodge , was installed J . by the H , Comp . AA " . H . Green was invested Scribe ST ., and Comp . VV . Y . Laing , J ., by the M . E . Z . The other officers were not present , but a most agreeable partwas composed of the companions named

y above , and Comps . J . AV . Halsey , H . Bartlett , J . M'Kiornan , aud H . Potter , P . Z . Tho evening was harmoniously spent , anel the the companions separated early . HERVEY CHAPTER ( NO . 1 . 260 ) . —The regular convocation of this Chapter was held in the Iron School-room , adjoining St . James's Church , Moor Park , Fulham , on Wednesday , 14 th inst . The Chapter was summoned for half-past six precisely . The

M . E . Z . Comps . G . King , junior , G . H . ; E . A . Babor , J . ; VV . II . Andrew , N . ; J . H . Baker , S . E . ; P . H . Jones , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; J , B . Ayshford , AV . S ., and others officers ; Comp . Dr . Goodrich , and 11 . G . Davis . There were present as visitors M . V . Depeuheim , and T . Holland ; C . J . Speight , acted as Janitor . The Chapter having been opened by tho Principals and Past Principals , the companions were admitted , the minutes of previous convocation were read aud confirmed . The ballot having been