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The Worshipful Master next gave "The I . P . M ., Bro . Petch , " a most eminent P . M ., whose services to the lodge , especially during the last year , allfthe brethren vvere aware of . Bro . Petch svas a most excellent Mason , a P . M . of the Islington Lodge , and vvas alsvays ready to do anything that could conduce to the comfort of the brethren and the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Petch had the cordial good

wishes of every one , as a proof of vvhich the duty nosv devolved upon him ( the W . M . ) of presenting a handsome Past Master ' s jesvel to him vvhich had been unanimously voted by'the lodge . He wished him many years of health and happiness to wear it , and that whenever he put it on he vvould recall vvith pleasure his happy connection vvith the

lodge . Bro . Petch , in acknosvledging the toast and the presentation , said he received both svith much satisfaction and pleasure . Hevvasnot sure that he deserved all the kind words the W . M . had used , but he could say that it had been his endeavour to do all he could to further the interests of the

kingswood Lodge . At the same time he felt that he had only done his duty in anything he had performed during his year of office . He could have wished he had had more work to do . Still , considering that the Iodge had only been established two years , he thought their record vvas fairly good , and the Province of Herts had nothing to regret in accepting the Kingswood Lodge as one of its children .

He had had an exceptional position in the lodge since its formation , being one of the founders , and assisted by other founders ' from AVest Yorkshire . Their first W . M . vvas a most distinguished brother , svho rendered valuable services to the Iodge , and undertook the position and duties of first W . M . on the understanding that he ( Bro . Petch ) as the acting I . P . M . should assist him

during his year of office , as he lived so far asvay that he might not be able to attend every meeting , liro . Rawson Kelley , hosvever , didattend several meetings during his year . During Bro . Kelley's year , and during his osvn year , " he ( Bro . Petch ) had initiated , passed , and raised ten brethren in the _ Kingssvood Lodge . Possibly that vvas a fair record , but still it vvas not all he could have done , and he svould

have liked much more . He svas pleased to say they vvere nosv starting vvith some new blood , having Bro . Cobb in the chair , and'he hoped the brethren vvho had joined this Iodge and svho vvere nevy to Masonry vvould take such an interest in it as to make it second to no lodge in the Craft . The toast of "The Visitors" vvas responded to by , among others , Bro . Walter Hancock , j . W . 2191 , vvho

impressed upon the brethren the duty of visiting lodges and attending lodges of instruction week after week , in order to render themselves perfect in the working . Bros . Petch and Bell replied to the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " The Worshipful Master next , in name of the lodge , presented a handsome gold bracelet to Bro . Petch for Mrs .

Petch , svhich the brethren subscribed for in recognition of the extra duties Bro . Petch had performed during the first year of the lodge , when Bro . Rawson Kelley svas unable to attend . In that year the lodge had five regular and tsvo emergency meetings , and Bro . Rawson Kelley came to four out-of the seven . When the W . M . vvas absent Bro . Petch did the work most efficiently . Bro . Petch had said he had

pot had much work to do during his own year of office , but if he had not he had a great deal during the' previous year . The brethren , therefore , felt that some little recognition of that fact ought to be made to him , and they made it in the form of a bracelet for Mrs . Petch , hoping it vvould convey to her the kindly wishes of every member of the Kingswood Lodge . * He hoped that when she placed it on her

wrist it vvould cause a thrill of pleasure and pride to her mind , knowing it vvas a testimony of honour to her husband . He did not know anything more pleasing to a wife than to feel that her husband vvas honoured by his fellosv men . He had no doubt that as time went on and Bro . and Mrs . Petch had fulfilled their mission in this world , that bracelet would be handed down to their children as a testimony of the

honour and love entertained for their parents . _ Bro . Petch , in reply , said that was a most exceptional circumstance , but it gave him great satisfaction , and he scarcely felt in a position to reply in suitable svords . He thanked the W . M . and the brethren most cordially and sincerely on behalf of his wife , and svhen he took the bracelet home and gave it to her with the good wishes of the

W . M . and brethren of the Kingswood Lodge , vvhich the W . M . had so nicely expressed , he felt certain she vvould be proud , and that every time that bracelet svas worn the Kingswood Lodge vvould be foremost in her mind . The S . W ., Bro . Coxon , replying for " The Officers , " made special reference to the support of the Masonic Charities . The Kingswood Lodge had already established a record in that respect , and had done something to mark

the era of their advent to the Province of Herts . He had had the honour and privilege of representing the Kingswood Lodge as its first Stesvard , and vvith the brethren ' s permission he hoped to occupy that position a second time next year at the Jubilee Festival of the R . M . B . I . He asked every brother to assist him in taking up a good list . Bros . Nell and Wye also replied , and Bro . Thomas AVilliams gave the Tyler ' s toast , after svhich the brethren returned to tosvn , having spent a most enjoyable evening .

PLUMSTEAD . Ordnance Lodge ( No . 2399 ) . —This new and flourishing lodge held its second regular meeting at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , on Friday , the 12 th instant . Bro . Major De Salis , VV . M ., presided , supported by the following officers , visitors , and others : Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . P . I . G . W . ; A . Penfold , P . M . ( Hon . ) ,

P . P . S . G . D . ; Col . C Vansittart , S . W . ; J . Bilton , J . W . ; Capt . J . Hearn , Sec ; Capt . R . C Woollett , S . D . ; j . Lee , J . D . ; F . I luliy , I . G . ; F . Hosvell , D . of C . , * T . Hebin and W . J . Hirst , Stsvds . ; Capt . J . Sculley , R . H . A ., P . M . and Treas . 17 S 7 ; L . P . Coutro ) P . M . 1365 ; W . Sayle-Edsvards , J . W . 153 6 ; II . Baker , 913 ; J . McKenjie , IOGOJ W . Davidson , 913 ; E . Sennitt , D . C . 1536 ; and C .

Jolly , P . M . and Sec . 1472 and 21 S 4 . The lodge having been opened , the ballot svas taken for Bros . Colonel Herbert J . Mills , C . B ., D . C . G . of Ordnance , late 257 , and B . J . Steer , 190 ( I . C ) , and in both cases proved unanimous . The W . M . then passed Bros . Thompson , Longstaff , Greensvood , Johnson , and Wheatley in a

most impressive manner , and the lodge vvas closed . At the refreshment table the AV . M . gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts , which svere most loyally received , and responded to . The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of " The Honorary Members of the Lodge present , Bros . Coupland

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and Penfold , " and congratulated the lodge on having such excellent Masons added to their number . Bro . Coupland , in responding , said he felt it a great pleasure to be elected to such a proud position . He witnessed the consecration of the lodge , and from the first glimpse that he had of its officers ' and the brethren who svere its founders he felt sure of its success . He complimented the W . M . upon his splendid working , and assured the

brethren of every support he could give them . Bro . Penfold said he had not the slightest reason to expect such an honour at their hands , nevertheless it afforded him a great cleal of pleasure . So far as he was concerned , he should only be too pleased to be of any service to the lodge if they could make any use to him , and he thanked them very heartily indeed for the honour conferred on him .

Bro . Mark , P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The W . M . " He said it svas not necessary for him to say a word in favour of their esteemed AV . M . The manner in vvhich Bro . De Salis conducted the business of the lodge must be as gratifying to the brethren of the lodge as it svas a pleasure to the visitors , for they must agree vvith him that the work of their W . M . svas second to none .

The AVorshipful Master , in response , could only say that in everything touching the honour and svelfare of the lodge he should alsvays do his best to maintain , and if possible increase it . Bro . Captain Hearn , in reply to the toast of " The Officers , " spoke of the great interest the lodge was creating among the officers of the department , svhile

General Alderson , Director of Artillery , vvas extremely anxious to join it . He should at their next meeting do himself the honour to propose that distinguished brother as an honorary member . Bro . Colonel Vansittart said it gave him great pleasure to respond for the officers . As the W . M . had said , they were young at the work , and many of them needed to attend a

lodge of instruction , but he hoped at their next regular meeting that they svould all be , as their W . M . svas , quite up to form in carrying out their duties . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " and spoke eloquently of his experience' of Masonry abroad , and trusted they might alsvays have a good array of visitors present at their meetings .

Bro . Captain Scully , in responding , spoke of his experience of Masonry in foreign lands , and on behalf of the Ubique Lodge trusted the Ordnance Lodge vvould , like the former , go on and prosper . Bros . Edsvards , Sinnett , Couper , and Jolly also responded , and soon aftersvards the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had been both harmonious and enthusiastic .

PLYMPTON . St . Maurice Lodge ( No . 1855 ) . —On the ioth inst ., at the Working Men ' s Hall , Bro . J . C . Revell vvas installed W . M . Bros . J . D . Foley , the retiring W . M ., R . Hambly , 1 SS 5 , P . P . G . S . of W ., andR . C Revell , 10 7 , svere the Installing Officers , assisted by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lemon , iSy , P . P . J . G . W ., P . P . G . C The Board of Installed

Masters also included Bros . J . Lavers , 223 ; J . A . Lavers , 223 ; T . J . R . Chalice ; AV . H . Lister ; S . Jew , 105 ; J . VV . Cornish , 223 ; J . R . Lord , 1247 ; VV . Powell , 1205 ; C H . Cooper , 105 ; E . Aitken-Davies , 1099 j W . K . Mitchell , 15 G ; R . Dickson , 1205 ; T . Goodall , 1550 ; F . R . Thomas , 189 ,- A . Trout , 1205 j . R . G . Bird , 1550 j J . Gidley , 2258 j and G . Roseveare , 970 and 1255 .

The officers invested vvere Bros . J . D . Foley , I . P . M . ; S . Hicks , S . W . ; John Hellings , J . W . ; T . J . R . Chalice , Treas . ; ' R . Hamblv , Sec ; Jos . Pearse , S . D . ; Jno . Pearse , J . D . ; J . F . ' Harris , D . C . j W . T . Luke , A . D . C . ; J . N . Wills , Org . j S . G . Osbond , I . G . j A . Wilson and J . Cook , Stewards ; and Jas . Gidley , Tyler . Bros . R . Hambly and T . J . R . Chalice svere unanimously re-elected

representatives at Committee of Petitions and Charity Stesvard respectively . Bro . J . D . Foley received a very hearty vote of thanks for the ability and industry vvith vvhich he had carried out his svork during his year of office as W . M . In the evening the banquet svas held at Bro . Hicks ' s , George Hotel . SKELMERSDALE .

Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 1035 ) . —On the nth instant at the Masonic Hall , Westminster-road , Bro . John Davies svas duly installed , in the presence of a large attendance of members of the lodge and visitors from other lodges , as W . M . for the ensuing year . Among the visiting brethren presentvvere Bros . VV . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Geo . A . Harraden , Prov . G . Treas . ; C

Bargery , P . P . G . D . ; J . Stosvell , P . G . C ; Geo . Eyton , VV . M . 2215 ; H . Peers , AV . M . 1620 ; C Johnson , AV . M . 175 6 ; J . Grierson , P . M . 175 6 ; P . R . Barrosv , P . M . 1570 ; and Joseph Molyneux , P . M . 175 G . Having been duly installed , the nesvly-elected VV . M . proceeded to invest his officers . Bro . John Tunstall , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., acted as Installing Master and Director of Ceremonies .

WEST HARTLEPOOL . Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 7 6 4 ) — The annual installation of W . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall on the 9 th instant , vvhen Bro . AV . R . Staveley svas impressively installed as W . M . by Bro . H . B . Olsen , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . The W . M . elect appointed his

officers as follosvs : Bros . W . Hodge , I . P . M . ; Monkman , S . AV . ; Lilly , J . W . ; R . Harpley , P . M ., Treas . ; Mark , S . D . ; W . B . Foxton , J . D . ; Hursvorth , Org . ; L . Robson , I . G . ; and Fox ancl Laycock , Stsvds . At the close of the ceremony a banquet svas served at the Royal Hotel , the AV . M . elect presiding , and several members from neighbouring lodges being present .

WEST MALLING . Mailing Abbey Lodge ( No . 1063 ) . —The installation ot Bro . Alfred Spencer , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Eng ., Provincial Grand Secretary , took place on AVednesday , the 3 rd inst ., vvhen there vvas a numerous attendance of visitors and members of the lodge . Among those present were Bros . J . S . Eastes , Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; S .

Wilmot , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . Anscomb , P . M . 503 , P . S . G . W . ; F . AVright , P . M . 1725 ; T . AV . M . Neech , P . M . 18 37 ; J . W . Sage , W . M . 503 ; J . W . Pentori , P . M . 133 ; R . B . Stedman , P . M . ; J . W . Stonham , VV . M . 204 O ; Rev . E . H . Fielding , P . M . 1050 ; S . Bennett , 204 O ; A . Brissenden , 503 ; and E . Weller , 503 . The following officers of the lodge : Bros . D . T . J . Lyle , I . P . M . ; Dr . H . F . M . Pope , S . W . ; W . M . Apps , J . W . ; W . Jude , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S ., Treas . ; S . Wagon , P . M .,

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Sec ; H . M . Apps , S . D . ; T . M . Kennett , J . D . ; W . VVelk I . G . ; W . M . Fearon , D . C ; Dr . S . Mellor , Stsvd . H . C . Russell , Org . ; and J . Hildcr , Tyler ; and tlie ' follosving members : Bros . W . T . WallonrJ , R . McA'icar T . A . Hodges , F . E . Roe , J . E . Russell , A . Toplis , F . 1 Allison , and J . Burton . The proceedings took place at theInstitute , vvhich had

_ been specially fitted up for the occasion , Bro . S . Wilmot P . P . G . R ., acting as Installing Master in a most efficient manner . Subsequently the nesvly-installed W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing , year as stated above . The I . P . M ., Bro . D . T . J . Lyle , svas elected Charity Representative of the lodge in place of Bro . Clout , P . M ., vvho had resigned , having held the office several years . The VV . M

then presented Bro . Lyle , the retiring Master , with a jewel vvhich had been voted by the lodge as a recognition of the excellent manner in vvhich he had presided over it . An adjournment vvas then made to the Bear . Hotel svhere the annual banquet vvas served in capital style b y the landlord , Mr . Selden . The W . M . presided , ' being sup . ported by the Deputy ¦ Provincial Grand Master and the other visitors . He proposed the usual Masonic toasts

, vvhich were received svith Masonic honours . Bro . J . S . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., acknosvledged the toast uf " The Provincial Grand Officers , ¦ Present and Past , " in an able speech , and proposed "The Health ' of the AVorshi pful Master " in most complimentary terms . The toast vvas exceedingly svell received , the selection of the lodge meeting svith universal and hearty approval .

The nesvly-elected W . M . has already been W . M . of the Iodge , and , in fact , fesv Masons in the county have had a more distinguished career than he has . He svas initiated in the Mailing Abbey Lodge in 1 S 67 , svas appointed I . G . the following year , J . W . in 1 S 69 , S . W . in 1 S 70 , and W . M . in 1 S 71—just 20 years ago . He svas appointed P . S . G . D . in 1 S 72 , P . G . Secretary of Kent in 1 S 73 , and in the Jubilee year—1887—P . G . S . B . of England .

WINCANTON . Lodge Of Science ( No . 437 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Church-street , a visit was paid by the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Viscount Dungarvan . There svas a good number of visitors and members present to svelcome his lordship , and a considerable amount of business relative

to the affairs of the lodge vvas dispatched . Messrs . Herbert Knight and J . Bullock were initiated . Amongst the visitors and others presentvvere Bros . T . R . English , Athole Lodge , South Africa , - W . Palmer , P . M ., E . King , W . P . Buckley , W . M ., T . G . Vincent , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Rev . E . G . Austen , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , C . Phippen , 1 . P . Green ; P . M ., H . Harrold , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., E . R .

Hayter , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., and E . Creed , S . D ., of 97 6 ; H . A . McDougall , 1731 j J- Edwards , 329 ; G . F . Stokes , P . M ., and A . J . Dresv , AV . M . of 1168 j Capt . Challoner , W . M . 472 ; J . L . Bewsey , W . M ., S . VV . Besvsey , P . M ., A . Edsvards , P . M ., W . Dyke , P . M ., R . R . Hutchings , P . M ., W . H . Good , P . M ., Rev . C H . J . Locke , R . H . Hoyle ,

C . F . White , G . Lock , H . J . Wadman , A . Sims , E . 0 . Scallon , F . Wadman , and R . R . C Gregory , of the lodge ; and others . Business being over , the brethren adjourned to the Greyhound Hotel , where a banquet svas served . A pleasant evening svas spent .

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Duke of Connaught Chapter ( No . 1524 ) . —A convocation of this successful chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., vvhen the Principals for the ensuing year were installed and other business transacted . The members m

attendance included Comps . A . J . Berry , M . E . Z ., - J- »• Hoit , H ., Z . elect ; AVm . Beasley , J ., H . elect ; VV . 11 . Lee , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E . Middx ., Treas . ; Hodges , S . N ., W . Simpson , P . S . ; W . W . Lee , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Clark , P . Z . ; I . H . Payne , P . Z . ; Funstan , P . Z . j Morden , S .

G . Van Os , and G . J . Reed . . ,,, The minutes having been read and confirmed , the nanus svas unanimous in favour of the follosving candidates : tho S . G . VanOs , W . M . i 6 95 j G . J . Reed , S . W . 1695 J a"d H * J * Thrower , AV . M . 17 66 j and the two former being in attendance , svere impressively exalted into the R . A . Uegr Comp . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., then installed the following

companions into their respective chairs : Comps . J . n . ™ ' \ VVm . Beasley , H . j and Hodges , J . The other officer or the year are Comps . Neville Green , P . Z ., S . li . j VV . bum ' son , S . N . j W . H . Lee , P . Z ., Treas . ; . Stein , P . S . , » j AV . Lee , ist A . S . ; ancl Marsh , Janitor . The repoi- « the Audit Committee svas adopted , and several canaiua

having been proposed ,-the chapter svas closed . An excellent banquet having been enjoyed , the cubtu ' ¦ toasts followed . ' ,. „ r „ . . * In proposing " The Health of the M . E . Z ., ^ ' " Berry , I . P . Z ., said they had not , unfortunately , had 11 iany nnnnrtunities nf seeing Comp . Hoit work during tn < -l . tlie

fesv years , but the manner in which he performed u . ^ of H . that evening svas an earnest of what he vvouiu the First Principal ' s chair . Their M . E . Z . took pre * ^ terest in Royal Arch Masonry , and wou'd be a un = shining example to those svho succeeded him . r Comp . J . H . Hoit , M . E . Z ., thanked the compan » w ^ the kind manner in svhich thev had received tne 1 ,

ably proposed by the I . P . Z . The terms in ivfl c » & t 0 been referred to svere far too flattering , as he ? ° V ^ ipa ! do the best he could , but while he vvas the Nrst d in they might rest assured his best efforts vvould P < - nl , the interests of the chapter . He trusted that vvnen ^^ of his year arrived they vvould say he had aon . ttot There were several exaltees for next meeting svould prove his svork and fitness for the post . " The Exaltees " having been given , „ ., » an "

The M . E . Z . submitted the toast ot "" - ' * ept * o * iaJiy said he had been surprised that evening by tne e . r { otW eA admirable manner in svhich Comp . Berry ^ haa v ^ c the work . He hoped to perform his dutie & good ability displayed by the I . P . Z ., who . had , set : n £ - example . He had much p leasure in P * '" j erved it

Berry ' s breast a P . Z . 's jewel , than wnu ... .--- jt . more , and hoped he svould live many years ^ tov ^ s Comp . A . Berry , I . P . Z ., returned thanks had taken grateful for the favourable viesv the c ° P ° ' ° uent upon a of his svork , although the nervousness c ° nYYi etlo ^^ ' first performance had considerably marreu