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The brethren , to the number of 140 , adjourned to the fcanqueting-hall , where , after refreshment , the toast list w as taken . "The Queen , " and "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " were given by the W . M ., and received loyal acknowledgment . J Bro . M . Hart , P . P . G . D . C , replied tor "The Right
Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon . R , W . Pro G . M ., and the other G . Officers , " proposed by Bro . J . C . Spurr , S . W . ; and "The Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., R . W . prov . G . M , Lord Stanley , of Preston , R . W . D . Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and past , " submitted by Bro . Wm . Hewson , J . W . The l . P . M . next gave "The Health of the W . M ., "
which was greeted with Masonic honours and responded to . The next health , that of "TheInstalling Masters , Bros . R , G . Bradley and Jos . White , " was given by the VV . M ., and spoken to by the first-named brother . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of "The
[ . P . M .. . Bro . White , " presented him with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge . Bro . H . F . Neale , Stwd ., said he had been requested to present to Bro . White a testimonial which took the form of a beautifully-illuminated address signed by the W . M . and himself , together with a gold watch , which bore a suitable
inscription . The toast was then heartily drunk , and briefly but feelingly responded to by Bro . White . The succeeding toast , "The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . E . C Robinson , was acknowledged by Bro . Foote , who , in making a strong and lengthy appeal on behalf of the central and local Charities , said the province received annually £ 1600 from the London Institution ; ,
which , therefore , had a strong claim upon their support . The West Province of Lancashire was the wealthiest and most distinguished province in the whole of the civilised world , and it behoved the brethren who were in it to uphold its reputation in the sacred cause of Charity . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were greatly enlivened by the appreciable vocal and instrumental endeavours of Bros . A . B . Ewart , Org ., Eaton Batty , Forrester , Fineberg , Fargher , and others .
CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . —The installation of Bro . Leyland Eccles as W . M . for the year ensuing of the above lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., and attracted a goodly attendance of local brethren and visitors , including a brother who has just received honours in the Grand Lodge , and several Past Provincial Grand officers . The beautiful ceremony of
installation was most ably and impressively Derformed by Bro . Franklin Thomas , P . M . and P . Z . 345 , " P . P . G . Reg . Oxon , P . P . J . G . D . East Lancashire , the investing officer being Bro . b . Goldstone , P . M . and P . Z . 345 . The following are the officers foe the year : Bros . Bradshaw , l . P . M . ; Tootle , S . W . ; Farmer , J . W . ; Sharpies , Treas . ; Monks ,
Sec ; Richmond , S . D . ; Willis , J . D . ; Eatock , I . G . ; and Withnell , Tyler . At the close of the proceedings the brethren partook of their annual banquet , following which the usual Masonic and other toasts were given , and hearty felicitations were tendered to Bro . Forrester on his attainment of Grand Lodge honours .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The installation meeting of the above powerful lodgeundoubtedly the strongest in the Province of Kent—took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brookhill , and we must congratulate Bro . Charles H . Lawson , S . W . and W . M . elect , upon the popularity he has achieve 1 so earlyif not easilyin his Masonic career ;
, , for when we say that at leait 150 brethren and visitors attended to add eclat to the occasion , we have said enough to establish our premises , at least . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . Palmer , P . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been conlirmed , Bro . Lawson was presented
fur installation , and in due course was placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted . He invested the brethren as follows : Bros . W . D . Keeble , S . W . ; B . de B . Lopez , J . W . ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . G . | Chap . Kent , Chap . : C . Coupland , P . P . J . G . W . Kent , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . P . J . G . D Kent , P . M .. Sec . ; H . J . Butler , P . P . G . Reg . Kent , P . M .,
Stwd . ; A . Penfold , P . P . J . G . D . Kent , P . M ., D . C ; VV . G . Lloyd , S . D . ; W . Busbridge , J . D . ; W . Saunders , I . G . ; K . h Tyler , Org . ; W . C . Taylor , A . D . C ; Dr . E . Bryceson ist A . S . ; C J . Clapham , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Lardner , Ijler . Bro , Palmer then delivered the addresses with eloquence and feeling , and finished the ceremony , for which he was heartily thanked on all sides , ft was then
unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks should be Presented to him for the admirable manner in which he pad carried out the duties of Installing Officer , and inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . He was further Presented with a Life-Governorship , of the value of 10 guineas , in one of the Charities for his services rendered tne
f , " ng past 12 months . Bro . Palmer suitably returned pj ?"' Bros . Jamblin and the Rev . Hayman Cummings , ¦ " U Chap , and P . S . G . W . Kent , were elected honorary h , ! u ° ^ the lodffe by acclamat ' ° > and , after a guinea "M been devoted for a prize for the boys of the High schools , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon Hotel , Bro . Hubbard ' s comfortable and commodious house at Gravesend , where one of those p i --- ¦«« - .. vuow nt . u [ ttywtuu , wiicic uut ; ui iriubt
a , a , y served banquets , for which he is so famous , Waited them . H Among the other brethren present were Bros . T . D . Saves , P . M . ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; p ' p ^ rry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Wilts ; R . Pidcock , P . M ., Ne ;; r P \ = ; C . Jolly , P . M . j J . J . Collins , W , V V ^ " . J- J- Murphy , J . W . Bull , H . Towns , H . Stewart , v . Ledger , E . Lewis , C Scantlebury , A . VV . Jackson , A , 1 i \ uuiLiiian mius
I ,... if "' - »• v " * -uun , . o . v ^ , L ,. , R . \ V il '* E Morris > J- Taylor . - Burchell , J . Widgery , Rah yce . ' - Sa'lenger , T . Hambrook , J . Mitchell , R . Farr ' ^ -. ° P ' J- Haslett > C - G - Swiss , G . Frost , J . WaS b - ' Youn S' - Hartnup , H . Grafton , F . Hay-Con ' u * Winter , H . Barrett , H . Shaw , F . Hoar , H . A °° mbes , G w > cnft G > H _ Cam Fratikline ,
Mallin e ' A K- Some ™> J- F - Randall , W . Agate , H . HolT ' p % Laurance , F . Estler , C Hager , J . ty ° ° n , R . Gmman , W . Tucker , A . Wallis , W . Harris , T . ' s u ' J' Griffiths , and A . Alford , all of the lodge ; 706- t , , " ' P - - 2 ° > P . P . S . G . W . Kent ; S . Alveston , ' J . W . Bussey , W . M . 199 ; Capt . F . A . Bowles ,
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R . A ., P . M . ; S . Mathews , 2147 ; J . W . Nash , 1050 ; C . Skinner , 20 ; H . Palmer , 700 ; J . Pakes , P . M . 871 ; VV . Webber , 700 ; VV . Tailby , J . W . 13 ; G . R . Hunter , H . Lawson , 17 S 9 ; J . Sanderson , W . M . 700 ; O . Weiss , F . Glazier , J . Wairen , P . M . 700 ; R . S . Naylor , 700 ; G . Chambers , 13 ; G . H . Poiter , 700 ; W . J . Bidgood , 7 oo ; H . G . Cox , 700 ; Capt . M . J . Rowan , 17 S 9 ; H . De
Gray , 13 ; J . Seddon , 526 ; Dr . W . Coleman , 706 ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . 700 ; J . Loverage , 615 ; A . Cleal , VV . M . 13 ; J . G . Milbourn , S . W . 13 ; J . S . Lewis , 1670 ; Capt . G . H . Graham , J . W . 2041 ; H . A . Pettifer , 700 ; J . C . Weddell , W . M . 1 S 57 ; W . Hills , P . M . 4 S 3 ; F . Teece , VV . M . 77 ; - W . Maule , VV . M . 1536 ; G . B . Nichols , 15 G 7 ; G . Walker , 1536 ; S . Horton , 17 S 9 ; and
others . The dinner having been discussed , the Worshipful Master proposed in appropriate terms "The Queen and the Craft , " and then that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master . " These having been drunk with all due honours , Bro . Cummings proposed the next toast—that of " The
Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past . " He said some of them who visited Grand Lodge had an opportunity of seeing the work of those noblemen , and muse have been struck with the immense amount of Masonic knowledge they possessed . He was sure that those who were present at that scene when so many good Masons were awarded
brevet rank on the occasion of the Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , would never forget it . One hundred and eighteen Grand Officers were invested . That would clear the way a little and give some other aspirants a good chance . He wished them all health and happiness , and felt sure the Pattison Lodge would drink to the toast heartily , and wish the Grand Officers long life , health , and
prosperity , as rulers of the Craft . Bro . Jamblin then proposed the toast of " The Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , P . G . M . of Kent . " He said he thought it would be sufficient to read it . Some people took a peculiar view of Masonry , and it was said that a fool could rule over them ; he , however , took a different view . It was nut sufficient for their ruler to be a special man , he
must be a good all round man ; such , for instance , as their Master in the chair . Their P . G . M . was an all round man , and those who knew him as Lord Holmesdale found him the same now he was F . arl Amherst . He was a public schoolman , a soldier in the Crimea , and now last , though not least , Prov . Grand Master of the Province of Kent ; and they reverenced him because what he had to do he did
with all his might and main , and where would they find a man and an administrator like Lord . Holmesdale . Now , if they considered what Masonry was in that province 20 odd years ago , when Lord Holmesdale took command of it , and what it is now , they would at once arrive at a judgment by the fact that at that time there were only 20 lodges , and noiv they had between 50 and 60 , while the whole tone
of Masonry had been improved and exalted under his rule . He felt sure there was not a man in the whole province could rule them like their Prov . Grand Master could , and he asked them to show their affection for him by drinking the toast in bumpers . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the P . G . Officers ,
Past and Present , " and said they had heard so much of the excellence of those brethren that he did not think it was necessary for him to say a single word in their praise . He asked them , therefore , to give the toast a good fire , and coupled it with the names of Bros . Cummings and Warne . Bro . Cummings , in response , regretted that the noble
Earl and their esteemed D . P . G . M . were not present to see such a gathering of a private lodge in their province ; he felt sure it would have both delighted and astonished them . He thanked the brethren for having in his absence elected him an honorary member of the lodge ; that he looked upon as the highest honour a Mason could have conferred upon him , and trusted that opportunities would allow of him being
with them more frequently in the future than in the past . He spoke of the pleasure it afforded him to have fallen under the 'lynx eye of Bro . Eastes , and to receive at the hands of his lordship the Eirl Amherst one of the highest offices in Provincial Grand Lodge , and concluded by trusting that as time went on many collars would come to the brethren of their excellent lodge .
Bro . Warne , in the course of an instructive and humorous address , said he felt pleased to have had the honour of P . S . G . W ., and felt no regret at giving up the gavel to Bro . Cummings , who was a good , hard-working Mason . He spoke highly of the Pattison Lodge , which , he said , was undoubtedly the premier lodge in the province , and never in his experience had he seen a private lodge with
such an attendance as he saw around him that day . Long might it continue , and long might he and all with him live to accept the hospitality of the Pattison Lodge . The I . P . M ., Bro . Palmer , then proposed the toast of "The Worshipful Master . " He said he thought that after hearing his voice so often during the past two years they would not want too much of it now ; but as the Worshipful Master had given him the gavel , he meant to use it
in proposing his health . They had all seen the splendid manner in which their Worshipful Master had invested his officers , and , from what he knew of him , they might take it that that was the inauguration of a year ' s work that they all would be proud of . He trusted their esteemed W . M . would have a good year of office , and could assure him that they would stick to him through thick and thin to secure him one .
Bro . Lawson , who was cheered on rising to respond , said he felt most intensely the handsome manner in which the toast had been put and received . He stood before them by their grace in the position of their Worshipful Master , and trusted that he should have an opportunity of showing that to the utmost of his ability he meant to be worthy of that position . If in the past he had given them
satisfaction , he should endeavour to do even better in the future . He felt it a great honour , as well as a great difficulty , to follow such good Masons as had preceded him , and knew how hard it would be for him to give satisfaction on that account . If he had their support through the coming year , he trusted when the end came to meet with their approbation . After again thanking them for the toast , he resumed his seat amid cheers .
The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The In stalling Officers , " "The Visitors , " "The Initiate ( Bro Rabson ) , " "The Officers , " and Tyler ' s toast .
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A grand selection of vocal and instrumental music was rendered during the evening by Bros . V . Lee , G . VV . Clifton , G . Walker , W , Syclemore , Batchelor , and W . H . Pocklington , and Messrs . VV . H . Wheeler and Walter Woodruff , Bro . Tyler presiding at the piano ; and the whole affair was worthy of the lodge and its Master .
ILFRACOMBE — Concord Lodge ( No . 1135 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 yth ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . W . Rees , the W . M . elect for the ensuing year . There was a large gathering of brethren , amongst whom were Bros . Capt . VV . H . Ivimy ( the retiring W . M . ); S . Jones , P . P . J . G . W . ; R . Lake , P . S . G . D . ; J . S . Catford , P . M . ;
C . G . Barnett , P . M . ; C E . Clemow , P . M . ; A . St . Paul , P . M . ; J . Gaydon , P . M . ; W . Rees , A . Lazar , F . Brede , H . R . Grover , J . Western , B . Dyke-Acland , N . Keen , VV . Day , W . Walters , E . SladeKing , M . D ., M . W . Tattam , E . J . Tamlyn , H . A , Yeldham , F . A . Best , A . Wrighton , J . Yeardye , C . E . Egan , D . Guilding , and W . H . French .
The ceremony of installation was most ably and impressively rendered by Bro . S . Jones , P . P . J . G . W ., after which the VV . M . appointed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . H . Ivimy , l . P . M . ; A . St . Paul , P . M ., S . W . ; A . Lazar , J . W . ; R . Lake , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Ivimy , P . M ., Sec . ; H . R . Grover , S . D . ; F . Brede , J . D . ; J . S . Catford , P . M ., D . of C ; E . J .
Tamlyn , Asst . D . of C ; J . T . Gardner , Org . ; M . W . Tattam , Asst . Org . ; J . Western , I . G . ; J . H . Moore and W . Day , Stwds . ; and J . Blackford , Tyler . A very pleasing feature during the proceedings was the presentation to Bro . VV . H . Ivimy , by Bro . A . St . Paul , P . M ., in the name of the lodge , of a very handsome and valuable P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of his services during
the past year . It bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . VV . H . Ivimy , P . M ., by the brethren of Lodge Concord , 1135 , as a slight acknowledgment of his zealous work during his term of office as VV . M ., 1 SS 6-1 SS 7 . " Bro . Ivimy , in acknowledging the gift , which was quite unexpected , thanked them all for the- great honour they had conferred on him , with the assurance that he should
ever prize and value the jewel as a recollection of many friendships formed and happy hours spent with the brethren of Lodge Concord , and that the welfare and prosperity of the lodge he would ever have at heart . AH Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was clised in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Clarence Hotel , where the banquet , which was of a
most recherche and elegant description , was held , the menu cards , of a beautiful design , being supplied by Bro . George Kenning , of London , in honour of the Queen ' s Jubilee . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and received vvith great enthusiasm , followed by some capital songs and recitations , and the brethren separated after
passing a most pleasant evening and successful day . We may mention that no less than fifteen members have joined during the past year , and the future prosperity of this lodge seems now so well assured , that Bro . J . S . Catford , P . M ., with his usual zeal and energy , is about to build a new lodge room of large dimensions , which will be commenced about
Michaelmas , and completed in time for the next installation . Bro . J . Yeardye is the architect . It is hoped that the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount Ebvington , M . P ., may be induced to open the same . The following brethren were unavoidably absent—Bros . J . T . Gardner , G . Vickery , and J . H . Moore .
HAMPTON COURT . — Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on Saturday , the gth inst ., when there weie present Bros . H . Pritchard , VV . M . ; VV . J . W . Oswald , M . D ., S . W . ; R . M . Jones , P . M ., P . S . G . D . Middx . as J . W . ; Rev . VV . Stainton-Moses , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain Middx ., Chaplain ; T . Cubitt , P . G . P .,
Treasurer ; F . VV . Levander , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., Secretary ; J . Hutchison , S . D . ; W . Hicklin , J . D . ; C . J . Wallis , P . M . ; T . Keene . P . P . G . Reg . Middx ., P . M . ; W . J . Morris , C . E . Cassal , J . T . Wright , G . Sawyer , and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Visitors : C . Wheeler , 132 S ; E . George , 14 S 9 : R . C . Sudlow , P . P . S . G . D . Kent , 263 ; E . M . Money , 3 S ; W . Lake , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; M . T . Walker , and
J . Murray , 1706 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M ., Bro . Pritchard , then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . W . J . W . Oswald , M . D . Those who are acquainted with the working of the W . M . of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement need not be told that the rendering
of the impressive ceremony was faultless , and proved a great treat to all present , both members and visitors . The VV . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . Hutchison , S . W . ; W . Hicklin , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Stainton-Moses , Chaplain ; T . Cubitt , Treasurer ; F . W . Levander . Secretary ; G . Sawyer , S . D . ; C E . Cassal , J . D . ; J . H . J . Buckley , I . G . ; I . T . Wright , D . C ; E . M .
Lott , Mus . Doc , Organist ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The W . M . then said that he had a very pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present a Past Master's jewel to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Pritchard , for the perfectly able and satisfactory manner in which he had performed the duties of his office during , the year . His urbanity and constant readiness to do all in his power for the lodge had
endeared him to the brethren , and they all joined with him in wishing him long life , health , and prosperity . Bro . Pritchard , in thanking the brethren , said that no gift he had ever received would be more valued than the jewel that had just been presented to him , accompanied as it was by such kind expressions of goodwill from the VV . M . He could a-sure them that if they had experienced half the
pleasure in listening to the ceremonies that he had in rendering them , he was more than repaid . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was admirably served in Bro . Sadler's best manner . The toast of " The Queen and the Craft " was proposed
by the Worshipful Master , who prefaced his remarks by alluding to the celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee , and the interest taken by the Craft in that event . The sympathy shown by the Queen with all her people in their distress had touched the hearts of her subjects , and evoked expressions of affection and loyalty unprecedented in this generation .
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The brethren , to the number of 140 , adjourned to the fcanqueting-hall , where , after refreshment , the toast list w as taken . "The Queen , " and "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " were given by the W . M ., and received loyal acknowledgment . J Bro . M . Hart , P . P . G . D . C , replied tor "The Right
Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon . R , W . Pro G . M ., and the other G . Officers , " proposed by Bro . J . C . Spurr , S . W . ; and "The Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., R . W . prov . G . M , Lord Stanley , of Preston , R . W . D . Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and past , " submitted by Bro . Wm . Hewson , J . W . The l . P . M . next gave "The Health of the W . M ., "
which was greeted with Masonic honours and responded to . The next health , that of "TheInstalling Masters , Bros . R , G . Bradley and Jos . White , " was given by the VV . M ., and spoken to by the first-named brother . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the toast of "The
[ . P . M .. . Bro . White , " presented him with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel on behalf of the lodge . Bro . H . F . Neale , Stwd ., said he had been requested to present to Bro . White a testimonial which took the form of a beautifully-illuminated address signed by the W . M . and himself , together with a gold watch , which bore a suitable
inscription . The toast was then heartily drunk , and briefly but feelingly responded to by Bro . White . The succeeding toast , "The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . E . C Robinson , was acknowledged by Bro . Foote , who , in making a strong and lengthy appeal on behalf of the central and local Charities , said the province received annually £ 1600 from the London Institution ; ,
which , therefore , had a strong claim upon their support . The West Province of Lancashire was the wealthiest and most distinguished province in the whole of the civilised world , and it behoved the brethren who were in it to uphold its reputation in the sacred cause of Charity . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were greatly enlivened by the appreciable vocal and instrumental endeavours of Bros . A . B . Ewart , Org ., Eaton Batty , Forrester , Fineberg , Fargher , and others .
CHORLEY . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) . —The installation of Bro . Leyland Eccles as W . M . for the year ensuing of the above lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., and attracted a goodly attendance of local brethren and visitors , including a brother who has just received honours in the Grand Lodge , and several Past Provincial Grand officers . The beautiful ceremony of
installation was most ably and impressively Derformed by Bro . Franklin Thomas , P . M . and P . Z . 345 , " P . P . G . Reg . Oxon , P . P . J . G . D . East Lancashire , the investing officer being Bro . b . Goldstone , P . M . and P . Z . 345 . The following are the officers foe the year : Bros . Bradshaw , l . P . M . ; Tootle , S . W . ; Farmer , J . W . ; Sharpies , Treas . ; Monks ,
Sec ; Richmond , S . D . ; Willis , J . D . ; Eatock , I . G . ; and Withnell , Tyler . At the close of the proceedings the brethren partook of their annual banquet , following which the usual Masonic and other toasts were given , and hearty felicitations were tendered to Bro . Forrester on his attainment of Grand Lodge honours .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The installation meeting of the above powerful lodgeundoubtedly the strongest in the Province of Kent—took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brookhill , and we must congratulate Bro . Charles H . Lawson , S . W . and W . M . elect , upon the popularity he has achieve 1 so earlyif not easilyin his Masonic career ;
, , for when we say that at leait 150 brethren and visitors attended to add eclat to the occasion , we have said enough to establish our premises , at least . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . Palmer , P . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been conlirmed , Bro . Lawson was presented
fur installation , and in due course was placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted . He invested the brethren as follows : Bros . W . D . Keeble , S . W . ; B . de B . Lopez , J . W . ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . G . | Chap . Kent , Chap . : C . Coupland , P . P . J . G . W . Kent , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . P . J . G . D Kent , P . M .. Sec . ; H . J . Butler , P . P . G . Reg . Kent , P . M .,
Stwd . ; A . Penfold , P . P . J . G . D . Kent , P . M ., D . C ; VV . G . Lloyd , S . D . ; W . Busbridge , J . D . ; W . Saunders , I . G . ; K . h Tyler , Org . ; W . C . Taylor , A . D . C ; Dr . E . Bryceson ist A . S . ; C J . Clapham , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Lardner , Ijler . Bro , Palmer then delivered the addresses with eloquence and feeling , and finished the ceremony , for which he was heartily thanked on all sides , ft was then
unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks should be Presented to him for the admirable manner in which he pad carried out the duties of Installing Officer , and inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . He was further Presented with a Life-Governorship , of the value of 10 guineas , in one of the Charities for his services rendered tne
f , " ng past 12 months . Bro . Palmer suitably returned pj ?"' Bros . Jamblin and the Rev . Hayman Cummings , ¦ " U Chap , and P . S . G . W . Kent , were elected honorary h , ! u ° ^ the lodffe by acclamat ' ° > and , after a guinea "M been devoted for a prize for the boys of the High schools , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the New Falcon Hotel , Bro . Hubbard ' s comfortable and commodious house at Gravesend , where one of those p i --- ¦«« - .. vuow nt . u [ ttywtuu , wiicic uut ; ui iriubt
a , a , y served banquets , for which he is so famous , Waited them . H Among the other brethren present were Bros . T . D . Saves , P . M . ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; p ' p ^ rry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Wilts ; R . Pidcock , P . M ., Ne ;; r P \ = ; C . Jolly , P . M . j J . J . Collins , W , V V ^ " . J- J- Murphy , J . W . Bull , H . Towns , H . Stewart , v . Ledger , E . Lewis , C Scantlebury , A . VV . Jackson , A , 1 i \ uuiLiiian mius
I ,... if "' - »• v " * -uun , . o . v ^ , L ,. , R . \ V il '* E Morris > J- Taylor . - Burchell , J . Widgery , Rah yce . ' - Sa'lenger , T . Hambrook , J . Mitchell , R . Farr ' ^ -. ° P ' J- Haslett > C - G - Swiss , G . Frost , J . WaS b - ' Youn S' - Hartnup , H . Grafton , F . Hay-Con ' u * Winter , H . Barrett , H . Shaw , F . Hoar , H . A °° mbes , G w > cnft G > H _ Cam Fratikline ,
Mallin e ' A K- Some ™> J- F - Randall , W . Agate , H . HolT ' p % Laurance , F . Estler , C Hager , J . ty ° ° n , R . Gmman , W . Tucker , A . Wallis , W . Harris , T . ' s u ' J' Griffiths , and A . Alford , all of the lodge ; 706- t , , " ' P - - 2 ° > P . P . S . G . W . Kent ; S . Alveston , ' J . W . Bussey , W . M . 199 ; Capt . F . A . Bowles ,
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R . A ., P . M . ; S . Mathews , 2147 ; J . W . Nash , 1050 ; C . Skinner , 20 ; H . Palmer , 700 ; J . Pakes , P . M . 871 ; VV . Webber , 700 ; VV . Tailby , J . W . 13 ; G . R . Hunter , H . Lawson , 17 S 9 ; J . Sanderson , W . M . 700 ; O . Weiss , F . Glazier , J . Wairen , P . M . 700 ; R . S . Naylor , 700 ; G . Chambers , 13 ; G . H . Poiter , 700 ; W . J . Bidgood , 7 oo ; H . G . Cox , 700 ; Capt . M . J . Rowan , 17 S 9 ; H . De
Gray , 13 ; J . Seddon , 526 ; Dr . W . Coleman , 706 ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . 700 ; J . Loverage , 615 ; A . Cleal , VV . M . 13 ; J . G . Milbourn , S . W . 13 ; J . S . Lewis , 1670 ; Capt . G . H . Graham , J . W . 2041 ; H . A . Pettifer , 700 ; J . C . Weddell , W . M . 1 S 57 ; W . Hills , P . M . 4 S 3 ; F . Teece , VV . M . 77 ; - W . Maule , VV . M . 1536 ; G . B . Nichols , 15 G 7 ; G . Walker , 1536 ; S . Horton , 17 S 9 ; and
others . The dinner having been discussed , the Worshipful Master proposed in appropriate terms "The Queen and the Craft , " and then that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master . " These having been drunk with all due honours , Bro . Cummings proposed the next toast—that of " The
Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Ollicers , Present and Past . " He said some of them who visited Grand Lodge had an opportunity of seeing the work of those noblemen , and muse have been struck with the immense amount of Masonic knowledge they possessed . He was sure that those who were present at that scene when so many good Masons were awarded
brevet rank on the occasion of the Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , would never forget it . One hundred and eighteen Grand Officers were invested . That would clear the way a little and give some other aspirants a good chance . He wished them all health and happiness , and felt sure the Pattison Lodge would drink to the toast heartily , and wish the Grand Officers long life , health , and
prosperity , as rulers of the Craft . Bro . Jamblin then proposed the toast of " The Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , P . G . M . of Kent . " He said he thought it would be sufficient to read it . Some people took a peculiar view of Masonry , and it was said that a fool could rule over them ; he , however , took a different view . It was nut sufficient for their ruler to be a special man , he
must be a good all round man ; such , for instance , as their Master in the chair . Their P . G . M . was an all round man , and those who knew him as Lord Holmesdale found him the same now he was F . arl Amherst . He was a public schoolman , a soldier in the Crimea , and now last , though not least , Prov . Grand Master of the Province of Kent ; and they reverenced him because what he had to do he did
with all his might and main , and where would they find a man and an administrator like Lord . Holmesdale . Now , if they considered what Masonry was in that province 20 odd years ago , when Lord Holmesdale took command of it , and what it is now , they would at once arrive at a judgment by the fact that at that time there were only 20 lodges , and noiv they had between 50 and 60 , while the whole tone
of Masonry had been improved and exalted under his rule . He felt sure there was not a man in the whole province could rule them like their Prov . Grand Master could , and he asked them to show their affection for him by drinking the toast in bumpers . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the P . G . Officers ,
Past and Present , " and said they had heard so much of the excellence of those brethren that he did not think it was necessary for him to say a single word in their praise . He asked them , therefore , to give the toast a good fire , and coupled it with the names of Bros . Cummings and Warne . Bro . Cummings , in response , regretted that the noble
Earl and their esteemed D . P . G . M . were not present to see such a gathering of a private lodge in their province ; he felt sure it would have both delighted and astonished them . He thanked the brethren for having in his absence elected him an honorary member of the lodge ; that he looked upon as the highest honour a Mason could have conferred upon him , and trusted that opportunities would allow of him being
with them more frequently in the future than in the past . He spoke of the pleasure it afforded him to have fallen under the 'lynx eye of Bro . Eastes , and to receive at the hands of his lordship the Eirl Amherst one of the highest offices in Provincial Grand Lodge , and concluded by trusting that as time went on many collars would come to the brethren of their excellent lodge .
Bro . Warne , in the course of an instructive and humorous address , said he felt pleased to have had the honour of P . S . G . W ., and felt no regret at giving up the gavel to Bro . Cummings , who was a good , hard-working Mason . He spoke highly of the Pattison Lodge , which , he said , was undoubtedly the premier lodge in the province , and never in his experience had he seen a private lodge with
such an attendance as he saw around him that day . Long might it continue , and long might he and all with him live to accept the hospitality of the Pattison Lodge . The I . P . M ., Bro . Palmer , then proposed the toast of "The Worshipful Master . " He said he thought that after hearing his voice so often during the past two years they would not want too much of it now ; but as the Worshipful Master had given him the gavel , he meant to use it
in proposing his health . They had all seen the splendid manner in which their Worshipful Master had invested his officers , and , from what he knew of him , they might take it that that was the inauguration of a year ' s work that they all would be proud of . He trusted their esteemed W . M . would have a good year of office , and could assure him that they would stick to him through thick and thin to secure him one .
Bro . Lawson , who was cheered on rising to respond , said he felt most intensely the handsome manner in which the toast had been put and received . He stood before them by their grace in the position of their Worshipful Master , and trusted that he should have an opportunity of showing that to the utmost of his ability he meant to be worthy of that position . If in the past he had given them
satisfaction , he should endeavour to do even better in the future . He felt it a great honour , as well as a great difficulty , to follow such good Masons as had preceded him , and knew how hard it would be for him to give satisfaction on that account . If he had their support through the coming year , he trusted when the end came to meet with their approbation . After again thanking them for the toast , he resumed his seat amid cheers .
The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The In stalling Officers , " "The Visitors , " "The Initiate ( Bro Rabson ) , " "The Officers , " and Tyler ' s toast .
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A grand selection of vocal and instrumental music was rendered during the evening by Bros . V . Lee , G . VV . Clifton , G . Walker , W , Syclemore , Batchelor , and W . H . Pocklington , and Messrs . VV . H . Wheeler and Walter Woodruff , Bro . Tyler presiding at the piano ; and the whole affair was worthy of the lodge and its Master .
ILFRACOMBE — Concord Lodge ( No . 1135 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 yth ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . W . Rees , the W . M . elect for the ensuing year . There was a large gathering of brethren , amongst whom were Bros . Capt . VV . H . Ivimy ( the retiring W . M . ); S . Jones , P . P . J . G . W . ; R . Lake , P . S . G . D . ; J . S . Catford , P . M . ;
C . G . Barnett , P . M . ; C E . Clemow , P . M . ; A . St . Paul , P . M . ; J . Gaydon , P . M . ; W . Rees , A . Lazar , F . Brede , H . R . Grover , J . Western , B . Dyke-Acland , N . Keen , VV . Day , W . Walters , E . SladeKing , M . D ., M . W . Tattam , E . J . Tamlyn , H . A , Yeldham , F . A . Best , A . Wrighton , J . Yeardye , C . E . Egan , D . Guilding , and W . H . French .
The ceremony of installation was most ably and impressively rendered by Bro . S . Jones , P . P . J . G . W ., after which the VV . M . appointed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . H . Ivimy , l . P . M . ; A . St . Paul , P . M ., S . W . ; A . Lazar , J . W . ; R . Lake , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Ivimy , P . M ., Sec . ; H . R . Grover , S . D . ; F . Brede , J . D . ; J . S . Catford , P . M ., D . of C ; E . J .
Tamlyn , Asst . D . of C ; J . T . Gardner , Org . ; M . W . Tattam , Asst . Org . ; J . Western , I . G . ; J . H . Moore and W . Day , Stwds . ; and J . Blackford , Tyler . A very pleasing feature during the proceedings was the presentation to Bro . VV . H . Ivimy , by Bro . A . St . Paul , P . M ., in the name of the lodge , of a very handsome and valuable P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of his services during
the past year . It bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . VV . H . Ivimy , P . M ., by the brethren of Lodge Concord , 1135 , as a slight acknowledgment of his zealous work during his term of office as VV . M ., 1 SS 6-1 SS 7 . " Bro . Ivimy , in acknowledging the gift , which was quite unexpected , thanked them all for the- great honour they had conferred on him , with the assurance that he should
ever prize and value the jewel as a recollection of many friendships formed and happy hours spent with the brethren of Lodge Concord , and that the welfare and prosperity of the lodge he would ever have at heart . AH Masonic business having been transacted , the lodge was clised in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Royal Clarence Hotel , where the banquet , which was of a
most recherche and elegant description , was held , the menu cards , of a beautiful design , being supplied by Bro . George Kenning , of London , in honour of the Queen ' s Jubilee . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and received vvith great enthusiasm , followed by some capital songs and recitations , and the brethren separated after
passing a most pleasant evening and successful day . We may mention that no less than fifteen members have joined during the past year , and the future prosperity of this lodge seems now so well assured , that Bro . J . S . Catford , P . M ., with his usual zeal and energy , is about to build a new lodge room of large dimensions , which will be commenced about
Michaelmas , and completed in time for the next installation . Bro . J . Yeardye is the architect . It is hoped that the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount Ebvington , M . P ., may be induced to open the same . The following brethren were unavoidably absent—Bros . J . T . Gardner , G . Vickery , and J . H . Moore .
HAMPTON COURT . — Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , on Saturday , the gth inst ., when there weie present Bros . H . Pritchard , VV . M . ; VV . J . W . Oswald , M . D ., S . W . ; R . M . Jones , P . M ., P . S . G . D . Middx . as J . W . ; Rev . VV . Stainton-Moses , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain Middx ., Chaplain ; T . Cubitt , P . G . P .,
Treasurer ; F . VV . Levander , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., Secretary ; J . Hutchison , S . D . ; W . Hicklin , J . D . ; C . J . Wallis , P . M . ; T . Keene . P . P . G . Reg . Middx ., P . M . ; W . J . Morris , C . E . Cassal , J . T . Wright , G . Sawyer , and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Visitors : C . Wheeler , 132 S ; E . George , 14 S 9 : R . C . Sudlow , P . P . S . G . D . Kent , 263 ; E . M . Money , 3 S ; W . Lake , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; M . T . Walker , and
J . Murray , 1706 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M ., Bro . Pritchard , then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . W . J . W . Oswald , M . D . Those who are acquainted with the working of the W . M . of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement need not be told that the rendering
of the impressive ceremony was faultless , and proved a great treat to all present , both members and visitors . The VV . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . Hutchison , S . W . ; W . Hicklin , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Stainton-Moses , Chaplain ; T . Cubitt , Treasurer ; F . W . Levander . Secretary ; G . Sawyer , S . D . ; C E . Cassal , J . D . ; J . H . J . Buckley , I . G . ; I . T . Wright , D . C ; E . M .
Lott , Mus . Doc , Organist ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . The W . M . then said that he had a very pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present a Past Master's jewel to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Pritchard , for the perfectly able and satisfactory manner in which he had performed the duties of his office during , the year . His urbanity and constant readiness to do all in his power for the lodge had
endeared him to the brethren , and they all joined with him in wishing him long life , health , and prosperity . Bro . Pritchard , in thanking the brethren , said that no gift he had ever received would be more valued than the jewel that had just been presented to him , accompanied as it was by such kind expressions of goodwill from the VV . M . He could a-sure them that if they had experienced half the
pleasure in listening to the ceremonies that he had in rendering them , he was more than repaid . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was admirably served in Bro . Sadler's best manner . The toast of " The Queen and the Craft " was proposed
by the Worshipful Master , who prefaced his remarks by alluding to the celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee , and the interest taken by the Craft in that event . The sympathy shown by the Queen with all her people in their distress had touched the hearts of her subjects , and evoked expressions of affection and loyalty unprecedented in this generation .