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Investing Officer and Sec ; by Bro . James Morris , P . M . Bros . Cottam , S . D . ; John Robinson , J . D . ; Sharpies , I . G . ; Hodson , Tyler ; T . Perrin , and James Oldham , Stwds . A splendid banquet was afterwards served by Bro . Josh . Robinson , which did very great credit to him . Th ^ usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with some capital
glees and songs from Bros . Stafford , Booth , and Ballam . Bro . J . W . Turner presided at the piano , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . We may also mention that this year the lodge attains its centenary , having been consecrated at Chorley , in Lancashire , on March 1 st , 17 S 7 . VVe heard during the evening chat the event is to be celebrated in a manner worthy of such an occasion during the year .
CHACEWATER . —Boscawen Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —On Monday , the 24 th ult ., the brethren of this lodge celebrated the festival of St . John . The lodge was opened , and a large number of brethren assembled to assist at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Chas . Kent . Amongst
those at the lodge were Bros . W . Hall , I . P . M ., acting W . M . ; C . Kent , S . W . ; N . Pascoe , J . W . ; J . Niness , P . P . G . R ., P . M ., Treas . ; C . Rapson , P . P . A . G . D C , P . M ., Sec ; W . E . Grose , S . D . ; J . R . Martin , I . G . j T . H . Borlase , Stwd . ; H . Searle , P . M . ; W . A . Bennett ,
P . M . ; J . Paull , P . P . S . G . D ., P . M . ; J . Estlick , P . M . ; J . Holman , P . M . ; VV . Bray , P . M . ; J . A . Moyle , P . M . ; VV . Lean , Tyler ; J . Bray , Asst . Tyler ; J . Estlick , C Manuell , H . Craze , and VV . Pollard . Visitors : Bros . W . E . Lukies , J . W . 131 ; T . Borlase Davey , 331 ; R . Rowe , 1544 J F . J . Lee , 1544 ; VV . Vial , 1544 ; J . Lovell , P . P . G . O ., P . M . 121 ; J . Bird , 121 ; I . S . Dunn , 121 ; T .
Turner , W . M . 1006 ; J . Hendra , J . W . 1006 ; I . Kinsman , J . D . 1006 ; Theo . Michell , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 1006 ; T . R . Mills , P . M . 1006 ; W . Ellis , P . M . 919 ; and J . Bawden , 318 . The installation was most ably conducted by Bro . J . Estlick , P . M ., assisted by Bros . J . Niness , P . M . ; W . A . Bennett , P . M . ; W . Hall , P . M . ; and H . Searle , P . M ; and a large Board of Installed Masters . The following were appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing
year : Bros . J . Retalhck , I . P . M . ; N . Pascoe , S . W . ; W . E . Grose , J . VV . ; Rev . G . L . Church , Chap . ; J . Niness , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Rapson , P . M ., Sec ; W . A . Bennett , P . M ., S . D . ; T . H . Borlase , J . D . ; C Manuell , I . G . ; J . A . Moyle , P . M ., Org . ; T . Woolcock , D . C ; J . Hocking and W . Pollard , Stwds . ; W . Lean , Tyler ; and J . Bray , Assist . Tyler . Bro . W . A . Bennett was elected Steward of the Charity Masonic Association and Benevolent Fund .
At the conclusion of the lodge business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an admirable dinner was supplied by Bro . J . Hocking , of the Britannia Hotel . In addition to those who were present at the lodge there were Bros . E . T . Carlyon , P . P . G . Sec , P . M . 331 ; J .
Tonkin , W . M . 131 ; J . Harris , J . D . 131 ; N . B . Bullen , P . P . G . O ., P . M . 131 : T . C . Mack , P . M . 131 ; G . M . Downing , P . M . 131 ; and J . Julian , W . M . 331 . The W . M ., Bro . C . Kent , presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
During the evening some capital songs and glees were given by Bros . N . B . Bullen , T . C . Mack , J . Tonkin , J . Harris , W . E . Lukies , R . Rowe , J . Lovell , J . A . Moyle , J . Niness , VV . Hall , C . Kent , Theo . Michell , and T . R . Mills , and Bro . S . Kinsman contributed three or four fine recitations .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on the 3 rd inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brookhill-road . There were present : Bras . E . Palmer , I . P . M ., in the chair , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and brethren : C Coupland , P . M .,
P . P . J . G . W . Kent , Treas . ; A . Penfold . P . M ., P . S . G . D . Kent , D . C . j E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Kent , Sec ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; W . Reeves , P . M . ; C H . Lawson , S . W . ; W . D . Keeble , J . W . ; W . G . Lloyd , S . D . ; W . Busbridge , J . D . j W . Sanders , A . D . C ; W . Campbell-Taylor , acting I . G . j W . J . Larder , Tyler ; F . Tyler ,
Org . ; E . Morris , Scantlebury , Capon , J . Murphy , Burchell , Barry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Dorset ; Collins , Lock , Farrier , Newton , A . W . Jackson , G . Frost , J . Taylor , Lewis , W . Ledger , Clarke , Frankling , Dr . Bryceson , H . Steward , and C . Jolly , W . M . 1472 , all of the lodge ; W . Dodderell , S . W . 615 ; G . Taylor 700 ; J . Macgregor ( Wellington ); and W . Bidgood , 700 .
The work before the lodge consisted of the passing of Bros . Murphy and Burchell , and the raising of Bros . P . Clarke and W . Batchelor , which work was admirably done by the W . M . and his officers . The Pattison is a musical lodge , and the choir , under Bro . Tyler , sang the occasional music in both ceremonies , and also at the opening and closing of the lodge , thereby increasing the impressiveness
of the ritual in a remarkable degree . The consideration of the Pro Grand Master's circular , anent the Queen's Jubilee , came under notice , and received the most cordial and unanimous support . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of refreshments , and on re-assembling round the social board toasted "The Oueen , " "H . R . H . the Grand Master , " and "The Heads of the Craft , Grand
and Provincial , " with great enthusiasm . ln giving the toast of " Earl Amherst , P . G . Master of Kent , " also that of "Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . Master , " the W . M . spoke earnestly of their love for and hard work in the cause of Masonry . He coupled the latter toast with the name of Bro . Coupland , in the temporary absence of Bro . Penfold , P . S . G . D .
Bro . Coupland said their Prov . Grand Master , and Bro . Eastes especially , deserved their thanks and the thanks of every lodge in the province , and not only deserved them , but had them . The winter was now nearly over , and he looked forward with a great deal of pleasure to their next Provincial Charity meeting , when he trusted to have the pleasure of seeing and hearing his lordship and Bro . Eastes in their official capacity , and afterwards to spend a happy
evening with them and the rest of the P . G . Officers and others . The time was also approaching when the lodges would begin to select a good brother or brethren for recommendation to P . G . Lodge for the purple . He was exceedingly proud to think Bro . Penfold had been honoured with it , for he richly deserved it . It was a difficult thing to decide ; but only those brethren who had done good service to Masonry could expect it ; but whoever got it they always acquiesced in the wisdom and choice of the P . G . M . and D . P . G . M .
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Bro . Denton also responded , and was sure that if Earl Amherst or Bro . Eastes had been present they would have been delighted bjth with the lodge and the working of their W . M . Bro . Hayes then proposed the toastof "The VV . M . " He said they had seen how well the ceremonies had been worked by the W . M . that evening , and knew how well and
worthily he filled the chair on all occasions . He trusted they would always be as well represented as they had been during Bro . Palmer ' s two terms of office , for he knew of no one more amiable in manner or able in his work . He asked them to continue their cheerful assistance , for that and their presence gave a gusto to the Master's woik that made it exeedingly pleasant for him . He was pleased to
see so many present , and would ask them to drink the toast with all the cordiality it deserved . Bro . Palmer ( who is exceedingly popular , and deservedly so ) , said , in response , that he cordially thanked them for their very kind and gracious reception of the toast , so eloquently proposed by Bro . Hayes . Whether he deserved the encomiums passed upon him he could not say ; but , at
any rate , they were very gratifying , and urged him to do his best for them and the lod ^ e . Some years ago he did not take the interest in Masonry that he did now ; but it came to him when he took office , and had gone on increasing ever since , and he could assure them that he took a very great interest in the welfare of the Pattison Lodge , and his desire was to carry out the duties of the chair to their
satisfaction and to the prestige of the lodge . Bros . Lloyd and Mason responded for " The Past Masters . " Bros . Taylor and Bidgood acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors . " To the toast of " The Officers , " Bros . Keeble and Lloyd , jun ., replied . A special toast was given to welcome Bro . Jolly back to
the lodge after his accident , some three months ago . It was received with great warmth , and Bro . Jolly leelingly returned thanks . The singing of Bros . Lloyd , Clarke , Clifton , Batchelor , Ledger , Murphy , and Shaw was much admired , and the playing of Haydn ' s "Toy Symphony" by Bros . Tyler , Lawson , Bidgood , Ledger , Clifton , Collins , Mills , and Dr . Bryceson was a real musical treat . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at Middleton Hotel . Present : Bros . J . F . Harrington , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 160 , W . M . ; C Floyd , P . P . A . G . P ., P . M . 1817 , S . W . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . P . G . C , P . M . 160 , J . W . ; F . Wood , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M ., Treas ., A . Lucking , G . P ., P . M ., Sec ; W . D . Merritt , P . P . A . G .
D . C , P . M ., S . D . ; W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , J . D . ; T . F . Barrett , P . P . G . R ., P . M ., D . C . ; R . G . Dempster , I . G . j T . Hood , Org . ; A . Vanderwood , Stwd . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; G . F . Jones , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . ; G . Berry , P . M . ; C J . Dobson , E . F . Wood , Rev . C . Marriott , Prov . G . C , VV . Tyler , C . W . Cooke , A . G . Renninson , Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . Chap ., and H .
Cogill . Visitors : Bros . J . Woodman , 813 ; and F . Partridge , 160 . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , Messrs . James Heath , C . W . Barnard , and F . J . Cumine were initiated . Bros . Rev . J . W . Herbert and H . Cogill were elected as joining members . It was agreed
that the lodge should open a banking account . Bro . the Rev . T . W . Herbert was invested with the collar ot Chaplain . The circular of the M . W . Pro Grand Master was considered and a resolution agreed to . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
DEVONPORT . —Lodge Elms ( No . 1212 ) . — The annual banquet of this lodge was held at Bro . Bosworthick ' s , Madborough-street , on the 26 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . A . J . Watts , presided , and was supported by theS . W ., Bro . E . T . Cox ; the J . W ., Bro . W . Wigginj and the Past Masters of the lodge—Bros . F . Hooper , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . ; W . Fowler , P . M . ; W . Austin , P . M . ;
W . Jenkins , P . M . ; W . Bickle , P . M . and Sec ; T . Jackson , P . M . ; R . H . Burt , P . M . ; E . Murch , P . M . 202 , P . P . G . O . ; and J . Bray , P . M . Among the visitors and brethren present were Bros . Richard Pengelly , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; E . Aitken Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; E . Poor , P . M . 1136 , P . P . S . G . D . Cornwall ; J . Brooking , P . M . 1071 , P . P . G . S . Wks . Cornwall ;
R . Bird , P . M . 1550 ; J . Jolliffe , P . M . 954 ; J . Osborn , P . M . 984 ; C . Watson , P . M . 954 ; J . Crosley , P . M . 954 ; R . Pike , P . M . 230 ; J . fox , P . M . 202 ; VV . layler , P . M . 202 ; J . Gidley , P . M . 2025 ; W . Cassell , P . M . 1136 ; J . Rusholm , P . M . 1136 ; John Leonards , S . W . 202 ; R . Carter , J . W . 202 ; I . Shears , 202 ; J . T . Allingham , 1967 ; H . Bassett , S . D . j A . Spear , J . VV . ;
W . Sweet , I . G . j J . D . Young , D . C . j T . Gay , Org . j J . Berry and W . Ferguson , Stwds . j and others . The banquet was held in the new dining hall , which is very commodious and very prettily decorated . The viands , & c , were of excellent quality , and well served . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
During the evening several songs were rendered by Bros . Jenkin , Watts , Cox , Herbert , R . Bassett , Bosworthick , and B . Richards . A solo on the violin by Bro . R . J . Bassett , and a recitation by Bro . Nancollis were appreciated . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented by the members of the lodge to Bro . W . FowlerP . M ., which
, bore the following inscription : "Presented to the VV . Bro . W . Fowler , P . M . of Lodge Elms , No . 1212 , on his resignation as Treasurer , which he held for thirteen years . January 26 , 1 SS 7 . " The presentation was made in feeling and appropriate terms by Bro . F . Hooper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London . ¦
BUXTON . —Phcenix Lodge of St . Ann ' s ( No . 1235 ) . —The annual installation meeting and festival of St . John ' s was held at the Court House , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . E , Harrison , assisted by his officers , after which the chair was
occupied by Bro . W . Goodacre , P . G . S . West Lanes ., the Installing Master . Bro . George B . Smedley , W . M . elect , was then duly installed into the chair of K . S . according tc ancient custom . After the Board of Installed Masters was closed , the following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . H . Lomas , S . W . j T . Cooper
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J . W . j J . H , Lawson , P . M ., Treas . j J . Hall , Sec ; R Lane , S . D . j T . W . Varley , j . D . j E . C . Milligan , P . M ' D . C . j W . H . Scotter , Org .,- J . E . Sutton , I . G . j p ' Rowland , Stwd . j and j . Perkins , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered in 5 masterly and impressive style . At the conclusion of the ceremony a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to
Bro . Goodacre for his valuable services . Notices ot motion were given to vote the sum of twenty guineas to the Benevolent Institution , and ten guineas to the Masonic Institution for Boys . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . Among the other brethen present were Bros . J . Taylor P . M . j W . Boughen , P . M . ; C . Wilkinson , P . M . ; p '
Le Gros , P . M . ; J . Gladwin , P . M . ; W . F . Mill , P . M G . W . Mugliston , P . M . ; W . Brierley , W . F . Frost , w ! C . Cheene , and T . Blades . The visitors were Bros . H Smith , D . P . G . M . West Yorksj F . Binckes , P . G . S ¦ James Terry , P . P . S . G . W . Hertsj J . Chadwick , P . G . S . East Lane . ; VV . Goodacre , P . G . S . West Lane ; H . L Rocca , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . D . C ; ] ' .
Whitehead , P . F . U . U . C ; J . B . boycott , P . G . R . ; J . H Urme , P . G . S . B . ; W . Cartwright , P . M . 633 ; G . Lornmer ! P . M . 16 SS ; I * . E . Jones , P . M . 1952 ; J . T . Wright P . M . 6 ;_ G . R . Beady , P . M . 322 ; J . C Hyde , P . M ! 1952 ; J . Heathcote , W . M . 1952 ; J . D . Simpson , S . D . 1952 ; A . W . Rangeley , S . VV . 654 ; J . Harrison , I . G . 596 j J . Lingard , 1952 j and J . Smeaton 1507 .
, The brethren adjourned to the Old Hall , where a recherche banquet was provided by Bro . J . H . Lawson . The usual toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant and happy evening was enjoyed by the brethren present .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The installation meeting ot this lodge was held on the 20 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . W Spearing , W . M . j H . Wheatley , S . W . j Eales , J . W . ; J . C Jessett , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., Ireas . ; T . C . Wails , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; Ransford .
S . D . j Daais , J . D . j Clark , l . G . ; Scholding , A . D . C . ; Culverwell , A . W . S . ; W . Fisher , P . M . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Wilson . P . P . J . G . W . Berks and Bucks ; J . A . Harvey , P . M . 13 , 4 ; Burgess , P . M . 1604 ; Edgell , 889 ; Thorn , 957 ; Bowers , 1638 ; W . Peat , Sec . 1656 ; Lundy , 1733 j Rose , 1 793 ; Davis , 1981 ; and others .
1 he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for Mr . T . D . Meacock , he was impressively initiated by the W . M . Bros . L . Myers , Wheatley , Scott , and Gale were then passed . Two of the by-laws having been amended , Bro . Wheatley was ably installed into the chair of K . S . by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . Jessett , as S . W . j Wilson , as J . W . ;
Walls , as D . C ; and Proctor , as I . G . The officers appointed and invested were as follows : Bros . Eales , S . W . ; Ransford , J . VV . ; Jessett , Ireas . ; Walls , Sec ; Davis , S . D . ; E . Clarke , J . D . ; Scholding , I . G . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., D . ofC ; H . Jones , P . M ., W . S . j Culverwell , A . W . S . j Bushell , A . W . S . j and Gilbert , Tyler . A circular from the Pro Grand Master having been read
, it was resolved unanimously— " That the members of this lodge are of opinion that the suggestions made by the Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Earl ot Carnarvon , as to the Masonic celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee are admirable , and that they will to the best of their ability support them . " Two names for initiation and joining having been handed in , apologies for non-actendance were read from the
Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Provincial Grand Secretary , and Bro . H . Jones , P . M . A Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , ) having been presented to Bro . W . Spearing , and a vote of thanks given him for his services as Installing Officer , the lodge was closed , and the members adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed , and the proceedings , which were throughout most successful , terminated at midnight .
BARNSLEY . —Friendly Lodge ( No . 1513 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge , which was the second regular meeting , held in the New Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., was honoured with the presence of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , the Prov . S . G . W ., and the Prov . Grand Secretary j also several other provincial officers , the assembly numbering nearly 60 brethren .
The minutes ot the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . E . Massie , the W . M . elect , was presented and installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the Installing Master , Bro . W . Ridgard Massie , P . M . ( brother tc the W . M . ) , discharging his duty with remarkable ability and accuracy . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year—Bros . John Sutton , LP . M . ;
A . W . Gralion , S . W . ; C W . Fincken , J . W . ; B . Gaunt , Treas . ; W . H . Tallents , Sec ; W . Senior , S . D . ; J . Cheatter , J . D . ; C F . Seward , D . C ; H . Fountain , Org . ; W . J . Frankland , I . G . ; Ben . Smith , J . S . Ingall , and J . H . Smith , Stwds . The proceedings on this occasion were rendered specially interesting by the presentation to the lodge of a very handsome silver loving cup , from the
wives of the brethren , which is most handsomely engraved with Masonic devices , and bearing the inscription : " Presented to the Lodge Friendly by the wives of the brethren . " The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , delivered a most instructive address to the brethren on current Masonic topics . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren
and visitors adjourned to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was served up in most excellent style , fhe W . M ., Bro . J . Massie , presided , and was supported by the R . W . P . G . M ., Bros . T . W . Embleton , P . S . G . W ., P . M . 1513 ; H . Green , Prov . G . Sec . ; Slack , P . P . G . D . of C , P . M . 904 ; Newton , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 1513 ; J . H . Gration , P . P . G . Treas ., P . M . 1513 ; W . E . Ellisdon ,
P . M . 306 ; I . E . Rigby , I . P . M . 287 ; W . Dickie , VV . M . 904 ; T . Guest , P . M . 204 ; J . Smith , P . M . 204 ; H . T . vVright , P . M . 1022 ; E . Billington , P . M . 1462 ; F . Frood , P . M . 242 j G . Stones , P . M . 1462 j and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent . After the banquet the loving cup was passed round , being first offered to the
R , W . Prov . Grand Master by the W . M . This large gathering tully tested the capabilities of the New Masonic Hall , which was fcund fully equal to the occasion , and it was a source of considerable satisfaction to the brethren of the lodge to hear from the visitors so many expressions of gratification with the elegance ot the lodge room and the general convenience and comfort of the building .
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Investing Officer and Sec ; by Bro . James Morris , P . M . Bros . Cottam , S . D . ; John Robinson , J . D . ; Sharpies , I . G . ; Hodson , Tyler ; T . Perrin , and James Oldham , Stwds . A splendid banquet was afterwards served by Bro . Josh . Robinson , which did very great credit to him . Th ^ usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with some capital
glees and songs from Bros . Stafford , Booth , and Ballam . Bro . J . W . Turner presided at the piano , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . We may also mention that this year the lodge attains its centenary , having been consecrated at Chorley , in Lancashire , on March 1 st , 17 S 7 . VVe heard during the evening chat the event is to be celebrated in a manner worthy of such an occasion during the year .
CHACEWATER . —Boscawen Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —On Monday , the 24 th ult ., the brethren of this lodge celebrated the festival of St . John . The lodge was opened , and a large number of brethren assembled to assist at the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Chas . Kent . Amongst
those at the lodge were Bros . W . Hall , I . P . M ., acting W . M . ; C . Kent , S . W . ; N . Pascoe , J . W . ; J . Niness , P . P . G . R ., P . M ., Treas . ; C . Rapson , P . P . A . G . D C , P . M ., Sec ; W . E . Grose , S . D . ; J . R . Martin , I . G . j T . H . Borlase , Stwd . ; H . Searle , P . M . ; W . A . Bennett ,
P . M . ; J . Paull , P . P . S . G . D ., P . M . ; J . Estlick , P . M . ; J . Holman , P . M . ; VV . Bray , P . M . ; J . A . Moyle , P . M . ; VV . Lean , Tyler ; J . Bray , Asst . Tyler ; J . Estlick , C Manuell , H . Craze , and VV . Pollard . Visitors : Bros . W . E . Lukies , J . W . 131 ; T . Borlase Davey , 331 ; R . Rowe , 1544 J F . J . Lee , 1544 ; VV . Vial , 1544 ; J . Lovell , P . P . G . O ., P . M . 121 ; J . Bird , 121 ; I . S . Dunn , 121 ; T .
Turner , W . M . 1006 ; J . Hendra , J . W . 1006 ; I . Kinsman , J . D . 1006 ; Theo . Michell , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 1006 ; T . R . Mills , P . M . 1006 ; W . Ellis , P . M . 919 ; and J . Bawden , 318 . The installation was most ably conducted by Bro . J . Estlick , P . M ., assisted by Bros . J . Niness , P . M . ; W . A . Bennett , P . M . ; W . Hall , P . M . ; and H . Searle , P . M ; and a large Board of Installed Masters . The following were appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing
year : Bros . J . Retalhck , I . P . M . ; N . Pascoe , S . W . ; W . E . Grose , J . VV . ; Rev . G . L . Church , Chap . ; J . Niness , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Rapson , P . M ., Sec ; W . A . Bennett , P . M ., S . D . ; T . H . Borlase , J . D . ; C Manuell , I . G . ; J . A . Moyle , P . M ., Org . ; T . Woolcock , D . C ; J . Hocking and W . Pollard , Stwds . ; W . Lean , Tyler ; and J . Bray , Assist . Tyler . Bro . W . A . Bennett was elected Steward of the Charity Masonic Association and Benevolent Fund .
At the conclusion of the lodge business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an admirable dinner was supplied by Bro . J . Hocking , of the Britannia Hotel . In addition to those who were present at the lodge there were Bros . E . T . Carlyon , P . P . G . Sec , P . M . 331 ; J .
Tonkin , W . M . 131 ; J . Harris , J . D . 131 ; N . B . Bullen , P . P . G . O ., P . M . 131 : T . C . Mack , P . M . 131 ; G . M . Downing , P . M . 131 ; and J . Julian , W . M . 331 . The W . M ., Bro . C . Kent , presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
During the evening some capital songs and glees were given by Bros . N . B . Bullen , T . C . Mack , J . Tonkin , J . Harris , W . E . Lukies , R . Rowe , J . Lovell , J . A . Moyle , J . Niness , VV . Hall , C . Kent , Theo . Michell , and T . R . Mills , and Bro . S . Kinsman contributed three or four fine recitations .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the above powerful lodge took place on the 3 rd inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brookhill-road . There were present : Bras . E . Palmer , I . P . M ., in the chair , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and brethren : C Coupland , P . M .,
P . P . J . G . W . Kent , Treas . ; A . Penfold . P . M ., P . S . G . D . Kent , D . C . j E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Kent , Sec ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; W . Reeves , P . M . ; C H . Lawson , S . W . ; W . D . Keeble , J . W . ; W . G . Lloyd , S . D . ; W . Busbridge , J . D . j W . Sanders , A . D . C ; W . Campbell-Taylor , acting I . G . j W . J . Larder , Tyler ; F . Tyler ,
Org . ; E . Morris , Scantlebury , Capon , J . Murphy , Burchell , Barry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Dorset ; Collins , Lock , Farrier , Newton , A . W . Jackson , G . Frost , J . Taylor , Lewis , W . Ledger , Clarke , Frankling , Dr . Bryceson , H . Steward , and C . Jolly , W . M . 1472 , all of the lodge ; W . Dodderell , S . W . 615 ; G . Taylor 700 ; J . Macgregor ( Wellington ); and W . Bidgood , 700 .
The work before the lodge consisted of the passing of Bros . Murphy and Burchell , and the raising of Bros . P . Clarke and W . Batchelor , which work was admirably done by the W . M . and his officers . The Pattison is a musical lodge , and the choir , under Bro . Tyler , sang the occasional music in both ceremonies , and also at the opening and closing of the lodge , thereby increasing the impressiveness
of the ritual in a remarkable degree . The consideration of the Pro Grand Master's circular , anent the Queen's Jubilee , came under notice , and received the most cordial and unanimous support . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of refreshments , and on re-assembling round the social board toasted "The Oueen , " "H . R . H . the Grand Master , " and "The Heads of the Craft , Grand
and Provincial , " with great enthusiasm . ln giving the toast of " Earl Amherst , P . G . Master of Kent , " also that of "Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . Master , " the W . M . spoke earnestly of their love for and hard work in the cause of Masonry . He coupled the latter toast with the name of Bro . Coupland , in the temporary absence of Bro . Penfold , P . S . G . D .
Bro . Coupland said their Prov . Grand Master , and Bro . Eastes especially , deserved their thanks and the thanks of every lodge in the province , and not only deserved them , but had them . The winter was now nearly over , and he looked forward with a great deal of pleasure to their next Provincial Charity meeting , when he trusted to have the pleasure of seeing and hearing his lordship and Bro . Eastes in their official capacity , and afterwards to spend a happy
evening with them and the rest of the P . G . Officers and others . The time was also approaching when the lodges would begin to select a good brother or brethren for recommendation to P . G . Lodge for the purple . He was exceedingly proud to think Bro . Penfold had been honoured with it , for he richly deserved it . It was a difficult thing to decide ; but only those brethren who had done good service to Masonry could expect it ; but whoever got it they always acquiesced in the wisdom and choice of the P . G . M . and D . P . G . M .
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Bro . Denton also responded , and was sure that if Earl Amherst or Bro . Eastes had been present they would have been delighted bjth with the lodge and the working of their W . M . Bro . Hayes then proposed the toastof "The VV . M . " He said they had seen how well the ceremonies had been worked by the W . M . that evening , and knew how well and
worthily he filled the chair on all occasions . He trusted they would always be as well represented as they had been during Bro . Palmer ' s two terms of office , for he knew of no one more amiable in manner or able in his work . He asked them to continue their cheerful assistance , for that and their presence gave a gusto to the Master's woik that made it exeedingly pleasant for him . He was pleased to
see so many present , and would ask them to drink the toast with all the cordiality it deserved . Bro . Palmer ( who is exceedingly popular , and deservedly so ) , said , in response , that he cordially thanked them for their very kind and gracious reception of the toast , so eloquently proposed by Bro . Hayes . Whether he deserved the encomiums passed upon him he could not say ; but , at
any rate , they were very gratifying , and urged him to do his best for them and the lod ^ e . Some years ago he did not take the interest in Masonry that he did now ; but it came to him when he took office , and had gone on increasing ever since , and he could assure them that he took a very great interest in the welfare of the Pattison Lodge , and his desire was to carry out the duties of the chair to their
satisfaction and to the prestige of the lodge . Bros . Lloyd and Mason responded for " The Past Masters . " Bros . Taylor and Bidgood acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors . " To the toast of " The Officers , " Bros . Keeble and Lloyd , jun ., replied . A special toast was given to welcome Bro . Jolly back to
the lodge after his accident , some three months ago . It was received with great warmth , and Bro . Jolly leelingly returned thanks . The singing of Bros . Lloyd , Clarke , Clifton , Batchelor , Ledger , Murphy , and Shaw was much admired , and the playing of Haydn ' s "Toy Symphony" by Bros . Tyler , Lawson , Bidgood , Ledger , Clifton , Collins , Mills , and Dr . Bryceson was a real musical treat . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at Middleton Hotel . Present : Bros . J . F . Harrington , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 160 , W . M . ; C Floyd , P . P . A . G . P ., P . M . 1817 , S . W . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . P . G . C , P . M . 160 , J . W . ; F . Wood , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M ., Treas ., A . Lucking , G . P ., P . M ., Sec ; W . D . Merritt , P . P . A . G .
D . C , P . M ., S . D . ; W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , J . D . ; T . F . Barrett , P . P . G . R ., P . M ., D . C . ; R . G . Dempster , I . G . j T . Hood , Org . ; A . Vanderwood , Stwd . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; G . F . Jones , P . P . S . G . W ., P . M . ; G . Berry , P . M . ; C J . Dobson , E . F . Wood , Rev . C . Marriott , Prov . G . C , VV . Tyler , C . W . Cooke , A . G . Renninson , Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . Chap ., and H .
Cogill . Visitors : Bros . J . Woodman , 813 ; and F . Partridge , 160 . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , Messrs . James Heath , C . W . Barnard , and F . J . Cumine were initiated . Bros . Rev . J . W . Herbert and H . Cogill were elected as joining members . It was agreed
that the lodge should open a banking account . Bro . the Rev . T . W . Herbert was invested with the collar ot Chaplain . The circular of the M . W . Pro Grand Master was considered and a resolution agreed to . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
DEVONPORT . —Lodge Elms ( No . 1212 ) . — The annual banquet of this lodge was held at Bro . Bosworthick ' s , Madborough-street , on the 26 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . A . J . Watts , presided , and was supported by theS . W ., Bro . E . T . Cox ; the J . W ., Bro . W . Wigginj and the Past Masters of the lodge—Bros . F . Hooper , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . ; W . Fowler , P . M . ; W . Austin , P . M . ;
W . Jenkins , P . M . ; W . Bickle , P . M . and Sec ; T . Jackson , P . M . ; R . H . Burt , P . M . ; E . Murch , P . M . 202 , P . P . G . O . ; and J . Bray , P . M . Among the visitors and brethren present were Bros . Richard Pengelly , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; E . Aitken Davies , P . M . 1099 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; E . Poor , P . M . 1136 , P . P . S . G . D . Cornwall ; J . Brooking , P . M . 1071 , P . P . G . S . Wks . Cornwall ;
R . Bird , P . M . 1550 ; J . Jolliffe , P . M . 954 ; J . Osborn , P . M . 984 ; C . Watson , P . M . 954 ; J . Crosley , P . M . 954 ; R . Pike , P . M . 230 ; J . fox , P . M . 202 ; VV . layler , P . M . 202 ; J . Gidley , P . M . 2025 ; W . Cassell , P . M . 1136 ; J . Rusholm , P . M . 1136 ; John Leonards , S . W . 202 ; R . Carter , J . W . 202 ; I . Shears , 202 ; J . T . Allingham , 1967 ; H . Bassett , S . D . j A . Spear , J . VV . ;
W . Sweet , I . G . j J . D . Young , D . C . j T . Gay , Org . j J . Berry and W . Ferguson , Stwds . j and others . The banquet was held in the new dining hall , which is very commodious and very prettily decorated . The viands , & c , were of excellent quality , and well served . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
During the evening several songs were rendered by Bros . Jenkin , Watts , Cox , Herbert , R . Bassett , Bosworthick , and B . Richards . A solo on the violin by Bro . R . J . Bassett , and a recitation by Bro . Nancollis were appreciated . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented by the members of the lodge to Bro . W . FowlerP . M ., which
, bore the following inscription : "Presented to the VV . Bro . W . Fowler , P . M . of Lodge Elms , No . 1212 , on his resignation as Treasurer , which he held for thirteen years . January 26 , 1 SS 7 . " The presentation was made in feeling and appropriate terms by Bro . F . Hooper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London . ¦
BUXTON . —Phcenix Lodge of St . Ann ' s ( No . 1235 ) . —The annual installation meeting and festival of St . John ' s was held at the Court House , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . E , Harrison , assisted by his officers , after which the chair was
occupied by Bro . W . Goodacre , P . G . S . West Lanes ., the Installing Master . Bro . George B . Smedley , W . M . elect , was then duly installed into the chair of K . S . according tc ancient custom . After the Board of Installed Masters was closed , the following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . H . Lomas , S . W . j T . Cooper
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J . W . j J . H , Lawson , P . M ., Treas . j J . Hall , Sec ; R Lane , S . D . j T . W . Varley , j . D . j E . C . Milligan , P . M ' D . C . j W . H . Scotter , Org .,- J . E . Sutton , I . G . j p ' Rowland , Stwd . j and j . Perkins , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered in 5 masterly and impressive style . At the conclusion of the ceremony a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to
Bro . Goodacre for his valuable services . Notices ot motion were given to vote the sum of twenty guineas to the Benevolent Institution , and ten guineas to the Masonic Institution for Boys . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting . Among the other brethen present were Bros . J . Taylor P . M . j W . Boughen , P . M . ; C . Wilkinson , P . M . ; p '
Le Gros , P . M . ; J . Gladwin , P . M . ; W . F . Mill , P . M G . W . Mugliston , P . M . ; W . Brierley , W . F . Frost , w ! C . Cheene , and T . Blades . The visitors were Bros . H Smith , D . P . G . M . West Yorksj F . Binckes , P . G . S ¦ James Terry , P . P . S . G . W . Hertsj J . Chadwick , P . G . S . East Lane . ; VV . Goodacre , P . G . S . West Lane ; H . L Rocca , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . D . C ; ] ' .
Whitehead , P . F . U . U . C ; J . B . boycott , P . G . R . ; J . H Urme , P . G . S . B . ; W . Cartwright , P . M . 633 ; G . Lornmer ! P . M . 16 SS ; I * . E . Jones , P . M . 1952 ; J . T . Wright P . M . 6 ;_ G . R . Beady , P . M . 322 ; J . C Hyde , P . M ! 1952 ; J . Heathcote , W . M . 1952 ; J . D . Simpson , S . D . 1952 ; A . W . Rangeley , S . VV . 654 ; J . Harrison , I . G . 596 j J . Lingard , 1952 j and J . Smeaton 1507 .
, The brethren adjourned to the Old Hall , where a recherche banquet was provided by Bro . J . H . Lawson . The usual toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant and happy evening was enjoyed by the brethren present .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — The installation meeting ot this lodge was held on the 20 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . W Spearing , W . M . j H . Wheatley , S . W . j Eales , J . W . ; J . C Jessett , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., Ireas . ; T . C . Wails , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; Ransford .
S . D . j Daais , J . D . j Clark , l . G . ; Scholding , A . D . C . ; Culverwell , A . W . S . ; W . Fisher , P . M . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Wilson . P . P . J . G . W . Berks and Bucks ; J . A . Harvey , P . M . 13 , 4 ; Burgess , P . M . 1604 ; Edgell , 889 ; Thorn , 957 ; Bowers , 1638 ; W . Peat , Sec . 1656 ; Lundy , 1733 j Rose , 1 793 ; Davis , 1981 ; and others .
1 he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot having been taken for Mr . T . D . Meacock , he was impressively initiated by the W . M . Bros . L . Myers , Wheatley , Scott , and Gale were then passed . Two of the by-laws having been amended , Bro . Wheatley was ably installed into the chair of K . S . by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . Jessett , as S . W . j Wilson , as J . W . ;
Walls , as D . C ; and Proctor , as I . G . The officers appointed and invested were as follows : Bros . Eales , S . W . ; Ransford , J . VV . ; Jessett , Ireas . ; Walls , Sec ; Davis , S . D . ; E . Clarke , J . D . ; Scholding , I . G . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., D . ofC ; H . Jones , P . M ., W . S . j Culverwell , A . W . S . j Bushell , A . W . S . j and Gilbert , Tyler . A circular from the Pro Grand Master having been read
, it was resolved unanimously— " That the members of this lodge are of opinion that the suggestions made by the Pro Grand Master , Bro . the Earl ot Carnarvon , as to the Masonic celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee are admirable , and that they will to the best of their ability support them . " Two names for initiation and joining having been handed in , apologies for non-actendance were read from the
Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Provincial Grand Secretary , and Bro . H . Jones , P . M . A Past Master ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , ) having been presented to Bro . W . Spearing , and a vote of thanks given him for his services as Installing Officer , the lodge was closed , and the members adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed , and the proceedings , which were throughout most successful , terminated at midnight .
BARNSLEY . —Friendly Lodge ( No . 1513 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge , which was the second regular meeting , held in the New Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., was honoured with the presence of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , the Prov . S . G . W ., and the Prov . Grand Secretary j also several other provincial officers , the assembly numbering nearly 60 brethren .
The minutes ot the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . E . Massie , the W . M . elect , was presented and installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the Installing Master , Bro . W . Ridgard Massie , P . M . ( brother tc the W . M . ) , discharging his duty with remarkable ability and accuracy . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year—Bros . John Sutton , LP . M . ;
A . W . Gralion , S . W . ; C W . Fincken , J . W . ; B . Gaunt , Treas . ; W . H . Tallents , Sec ; W . Senior , S . D . ; J . Cheatter , J . D . ; C F . Seward , D . C ; H . Fountain , Org . ; W . J . Frankland , I . G . ; Ben . Smith , J . S . Ingall , and J . H . Smith , Stwds . The proceedings on this occasion were rendered specially interesting by the presentation to the lodge of a very handsome silver loving cup , from the
wives of the brethren , which is most handsomely engraved with Masonic devices , and bearing the inscription : " Presented to the Lodge Friendly by the wives of the brethren . " The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , delivered a most instructive address to the brethren on current Masonic topics . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren
and visitors adjourned to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was served up in most excellent style , fhe W . M ., Bro . J . Massie , presided , and was supported by the R . W . P . G . M ., Bros . T . W . Embleton , P . S . G . W ., P . M . 1513 ; H . Green , Prov . G . Sec . ; Slack , P . P . G . D . of C , P . M . 904 ; Newton , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . 1513 ; J . H . Gration , P . P . G . Treas ., P . M . 1513 ; W . E . Ellisdon ,
P . M . 306 ; I . E . Rigby , I . P . M . 287 ; W . Dickie , VV . M . 904 ; T . Guest , P . M . 204 ; J . Smith , P . M . 204 ; H . T . vVright , P . M . 1022 ; E . Billington , P . M . 1462 ; F . Frood , P . M . 242 j G . Stones , P . M . 1462 j and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent . After the banquet the loving cup was passed round , being first offered to the
R , W . Prov . Grand Master by the W . M . This large gathering tully tested the capabilities of the New Masonic Hall , which was fcund fully equal to the occasion , and it was a source of considerable satisfaction to the brethren of the lodge to hear from the visitors so many expressions of gratification with the elegance ot the lodge room and the general convenience and comfort of the building .