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presented to Bro . Holleyman , I . P . M ., for services rendered during his year of ollice , and a vote of thanks was tendered to Bro . Spmks , and ordered to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , for the very able manner in which he had officiated as Installing Officer that day . Those brethren having briefly acknowledged the courtesies tendered them the lodge was closed , and after an interval the brethren sat down to a banquet , excellently served under the direct

superintendence of Bro . J . VVhiteheart . Among those present and not above alluded to were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . 1526 , 913 , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; Dr . F . Spurrell , P . M . 1526 , 615 , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; J . A . Bates , P . M . 1424 , P . P . G . S . Br . Kent ; YV . Louis , P . M ., P . P . G . l . G . Jamaica ; Or .-Mr . YV . Richey , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . 152 C , 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 1526 , 913 ; H . Mason , P . M . 913 ; VV . Langshaw , W . M . 1424 ; G .

Mathams , W . M . 706 , S . W . London Rifle Brigade Lodge ; J . Coombes , YV . M . S 29 ; Rev . C . Solbe , P . M . 17 S 9 ; J . Warren , P . M . 700 ; G . Beaver , W . M . 700 ; Capt . J . Sculley , S . YV . 706 ; J . H . Roberts , S . YV . 700 ; H . J . Bastrick , P . M . 546 ; Dr . C H . Y . Godwin , J . W . 706 ; T . Southam , J . W . S 32 ; R . F . Saunders , P . M . 434 ; J . Aillud , J . W . 615 ; YV . Herd , S . D . 920 ; R . Davis , S . D . 1772 ; Capt . Porterfield , 17 S 0 ; Dr . Botterill , 706 ; Capt .

J . McCaffery ; R . Goode , 17 S 9 ; H . B . 'Taylor , Sec . 1531 ; Mulroy , 3 S 7 ( I . C . ) j S . West , 700 ; J . Wood , 3 S 1 ; T . C . Morris , 1100 ; J . McGowan , 1772 ; E . VV . Brewer , 4 SS ; J . N . Carey , 1 S 17 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , S . D . 1472 ( Freemason ) , about 100 brethren altogether . " The Oueen and the Craft , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of "Wales , G . M . of England , " "The Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , and the rest of the Grand Officers " having

been honoured , 'that of the iYI . YV . the P . G . M ., Lord Holmesdale , and the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , was drunk with cheers . In giving it the W . M . said he felt truly proud to call himself a Kentish Mason , and he knew they all felt it an honour , as he did , to be presided over by such a G . M . as Lord Holmesdale . He ( the W . M . ) had had the privilege of attending Provincial Grand Lodge at Tunbridge lately , and had been much struck with the dignity , grace ,

and ability with which their G . M . presided . After referring to the magnificent amount collected for the Boys' School , under the auspices of Lord Holmesdale , and of the handsome sum sent up by the Province of Kent , he said that day had seen a great honour conferred on the lodge by the presence among them of their esteemed D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , in whose presence he would refrain from saying more than that they were pleased and proud to have him

with them , and he now asked the brethren to receive the toast with a good military fire . Bro . EASTES , who , on rising to respond was received with several rounds of cheers , said their W . M . had spoken very kindly of the pleasurable day he had spent at Tunbridge , and of the courtesy and kindness of Lord Holmesdale , their P . G . M . ; for that , and for the cordial manner in which they , had received the toast , he sincerely thanked

them . He could assure them that there was no better chief in the world to serve under than Lord Holmesdale . As for himself , he would at once say that the working , both lodge and installation , had been a great treat to him , and he was greatly pleased with the thorough and efficient manner in which Bro . P . M . Spinks had carried out the latter ceremony . He knew of no body of Masons who , in his experience , were more

thoroughly Masonic in their characteristics than the brethren of military lodges , for they were , b y the exigencies of the service , spread over the habitable globe , and it was the excellent training they received in such lodges as that that made Masonry respected whereever a military lodge existed . Now he could not go away without thanking Bro . Weston , their charity representative , and the lodge generally for its handsome contribution

to the late Boys' School festival I'und . The contributions from all sources amounted to £ 23 , 000 , and was something wonderful . It had since been said that such a sum would never be collected again , but whether it was or not the Province of Kent had responded nobl y to the appeal of its Grand Master , and had sent up 40 Stewards with some £ 2300 . It was a magnificent result , and why should not the province repeat it ! It could be easily done . Let the

brethren form combinations in their lodges , and pay in one shilling per month to a fund , and in time every member would be a life subscriber to one of the charities , if not a Lite Governor . Bro . Eastes concluded a stirring address by promising to stay longer with them the next time he visited the lodge . During his speech and on his retiring our esteemed brother was enthusiastically applauded and cheered , and left the lodge amid demonstrations of respect

and regaid . In responding for " The rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " Bro . Spencer , who was received with cheers , thanked the VV . At . for his flattering remarks touching the P . G . Officers , but deprecated what then had been said of him personally especially , when he saw such good and worthy officers on his right and left . The Grand Officers had only one desire and that was the

good of Freemasonry in general , and the honour and piosperity of the province especially . Why , their good friend Dr . Spurrell was ubiquitous ; and as for Bro . Coupland , he ( Bro . Spencer ) could safely say that there was not a gathering together of Masons in the province , but Bro . Coupland was present to assist them with his council and experienced Masonic knowledge . Bro . Bates was a most energetic Mason , while Bro . Weston was

always at work in the cause of charity , and a constant attendant at their Provincial Charity Committee meetings . For himself he could only say that he tried always , and had , he believed , so done the duties entrusted to him as to evoke the kind and hearty good wishes of the brethren . That was the first time that he had ever attended the United Military Lodge , and he must say that he was rather ashamed to acknowledge it . The orderly and

systematic manner in which the work had been performed had given him an immense deal of pleasure , and he did not hesitate to say that any lodge , and the best of them , might gain a lesson from witnessing the perfect manner in which the ceremonies were there carried out . He thanked them for the toast , and should look back to that day as one of the best and most enjoyable in his Masonic career .

Having a long journey before him he then retired amid the cheers and hearty good wishes of the brethren . The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of " the YV . M ., " and said he knew he should not ask them in vain to do honour to it . They all knew what a good old mason Bro . Kenneday was , and how often fortune had frowned on him in his Masonic career , Fifteen years ago their W . M . was S . W .

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of the Adams lodge at Sheerness , but the exigencies of the service called him away from it . Fortune had however smiled upon him now , and placed him in the chair as the head of their lodge . He felt sure that in Bro . Kenneday they had a master who would do honour to the lodge , and increase its prosperity . Bio . Kenneday in response thanked them for the cordial reception of the toast ; especially was it pleasant and

encouraging to him now that he had left the serene atmosphere ol the West for the hot glare that fell upon him as their W . M . in the East , and hoped , and trusted he should not fall short of their good opinions . He was pleased to see so many visitors present . He had not taken office without considering the responsibilities of the position , and had accepted them , and trusted that at the end of his year of office he nor they would have nothing to regret .

1 he other toasts were the " The Installing Officer , " "The Past Masters , " "The Visitors , " " The Officers of the Lodge , " "The Masonic Press , " "Bros . VVhiteheart and Froud , the Decoration Committee , " "The Host , " and the Tyler's toast . Bros . H . Harding , F . Nichols , Richards , R . Anderson , and Walker played selections during the evening , and the singing was furnished by Bros . Nichols , Cooper , Harding , and Fisher , in admirable style .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held on 1 uesday , 3 rd inst ., in the Freemason ' s Hall , Fowler-street , when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . 1 he lodge was opened by Bio . Thomas Coulson , YV . M ., P . G . J . D ., assisted by the lollowing officers : —Bros . Thos . Potter , I . P . M . ; J . J . Athey , P . M ., S . W . ; Wm .

Davidson , J . W . ; J . Hepple , Sec ; Walter Ross , S . D . ; M . YVhealley , J . D . ; Rev . J . Harris ,. Chap . ; R . J . . Walker , I . G . ; and Dr . Dalziel and C Wawn as Stewards . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Thomas Coulson , who had previously proved his proficiency , and been entrusted with test of merit , was passed as a Fellow Craft by Bro . Coulson , W . M ., Bro . J . J . Athey , S . W ., giving the working tools . The lodge was

then closed down to the First Degree , and the W . M . reported that he had attended a special meeting of Grand Lodge in response to a summons and a special letter from Bro . Robert Hudson , Prov . G . Sec , to assist in a revision of the Book of Constitutions . He also mentioned that Bro . Hudson , was anxious to have as much support as possible , as there were several points to be considered which affected Provincial brethren especially . He was

happy to say that every point they went in tor they succeeded in carrying . Amongst other points carried was a clause enabling the Prov . G . M . to appoint an Assistant Grand Secretary and other Grand Officers . The former was particularly necessary in such a large and growing province as that of Durham . Though Grand Lodge sat from 4 until half-past 9 the whole of the business was not gone through , but was adjourned .

Bro . C Wawn moved , in pursuance of notice previously given , that the lodge devote £ 10 10 s . to the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution lor Boys . Ihe resolution was seconded . Bro . Wm . Davidson , J . YV ., moved , as an amendment , that the sum be £ 21 , when the question was raised as to

the regularity of the amendment , and after some discussion it was resolved to adjourn the question for a month , Bro . Davidson giving notice that the sum be £ 21 . The lodge then closed in love and harmony , and the brethren adjourned downstairs , where a pleasant evening was spent .

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UNITED PILGRIMS , [ LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held in the Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., on Friday , the 13 th inst . Bro . G . H . Chapman , who has but very lately been initiated into the Order , occupied for the first time the chair of K . S ., and very creditably carried out the duties appertaining thereto . Amongst others present

were Bros . J . B . Sarjeant , S . W . ; J . N . Bate , J . YV . ; R . Pooler , S . D . ; H . Hooper , J . D . ; Eldridge Johnson , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; R . Poore , Sec . ; and others . The lodge worked in the First and Second Degrees , the ceremony of passing being rehearsed , and the charge in that Degree given by Bro . Bate . The lecture on the second

tracing board was also given by the Preceptor . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . J . B . Sarjeant was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The thanks of the lodge were voted to Bro . Chapman for his services as VV . AL , to which that brother responded , thanking the members generally for the instruction he had received through their instrumentality . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( No . 766 ) . — This lodge met on the 13 th inst . at the St . Andrew ' s Tavern , Baker-street , Manchester-square , VV . Ihere were present Bros . T . VV . Sedgwick , P . M ., W . M . ; Cursons , S . W . ; J . Lee , J . W . ; G . Tribble , S . D . ; H . Robinson , J . D . ; Hartoyd , I . G . ; G . Coop , Preceptor ; H . Moore , Sec ; YVeatherhilt , Parsons , Simpson , and others .

I he minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The Lodge was opened in the Second Degiee . Bro . YVeatherhilt having offered himself as candidate for raising , was interrogated and entiusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was most ably worked by that old and excellent exponent

of the ritual , Bro . Sedgwick . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . 'The Preceptor assisted by the brethren worked the Third Section of the Lecture . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Cursons was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —This lodge met on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . G . Coop , YV . M . ; R . E . Cursons , S . YV . ; VV . A . Vincent , S . W . 1139 , J . W . ; Moore , S . D . ;

S . Smotit , W . M . 16 42 , J . D . ; VV . H . Chalfont , W . M . 1425 , I . G . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Preceptor ; H . Dehane , I . P . AI . and W . M . 1543 , P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec ; Morton J . Green , W . S . ; Capt . A . Nicols , W . M . 1974 , P . M . 130 S , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; J . C . Rhind , J . D . 1543 ; C . S , Mote , F . T . C Kecble , W . Death , S . I . Hurnfress , I . G . 733 ; T . Tribbel ,

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P . M . 12 S 7 ; C . J . Craig , S . D . 1223 ; H . Robinson , E . F . terns , C . R . YVickens , S . D . 436 ; and G . Simpson . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and 1 hird Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Tribbell , P . M ., being the candidate . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree , Bro . Read , P . M ., worked the Section , Bro . Coop answering , the questions . Lodge resumed to the First Degree and the First and Second

Sections were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cursons was unanimously elected W . M . for next Monday . 1 he brethren were then invited to meet at the William Preston Lodge of Instruction on Friday , 20 th inst ., the Canadian volunteers at present at Wimbledon who have expressed a wish to attend a lodge of instruction in England . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned until 23 rd inst " ., at S p . m . A brother joined the Benevolent Association , being No . 33 on the roll .

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LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — The July meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . There were present Comps . E . F . Storr , M . E . Z . ; C B . Cheese , r'k T \ ! i ' J ' Herbert Cuff , S . E . ; W . Medwin , P . S . ; I / . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . ; Charles Arkell , P . Z . ; Henry Birdseye , P . Z . ; George Kenning , P . Z . and Treas . ; J . Copestick , Lewis , G . S . Bigley , and others . Visitors

Comps . Lacey and Harmsworth . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The brethren named for exaltation were balloted for and approved , but not being in attendance , the ceremony was not performed . Some routine business having been transacted , the companions adjourned to banquet under the presidency of

comp . is . i < btorr , M . E . / ., ably supported by Comps . Cheese and Cohu . The usual toasts were given by the M . E . Z ., and warmly responded to by the companions present . The pleasures of the evening were much enhanced by some good singing by Comps . Copestick , Birdseye , and Arkell , also a recitation ! by Comp . Lewis .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter was heid at the A bany Hotel , Twickenham , on Saturday the 14 th inst . I he attendance of members was considerably lessened by the stormy weather which prevailed throughout the day , notwithstanding which , however , the Principals and officers with several members were present in due time . Chapter was opened by Ex . Comps . VV . SmeedP . P . G . T . M . E . Z . ;

, , J . I'aulkner , H . ; and Henry Higgins , P . Z ., J . ; W . I . Baldwin , I . P . Z . ; James Stevens , P . Z . ; T . C Walls , P . Z . ; VViIham Hammond , P . Z . ; and E . H . Thiellay , I . / .. and Treasurer . Ihe companions below the chairs having been admitted , the minutes of the former convocation were read and confirmed . Ex . Comps . j . Faulkner , D . Haslett , and Dr . J . B . Rylev were severally installed

M . E . Z ., H ., and J . Comps . J . Goodchild was invested S . E ., and E . G . Wingate S . N . The investment of P . S . was deferred until next convocation . Comp . John Gilbert , Janitor , being unavoidably absent , Comp . Lane officiated for him throughout the evening . The installation ceremony was ably rendered by Ex . Comp . Smeed , to whom a vote of thanks for his services was recorded .

'The banquet which followed was presided over by the newly-installed M . E . Z ., Ex . Comp . Faulkner , who introduced the several toasts very effectivel y , and the responses were equally brief and to the point . On his health as LI . Z . being cordially drunk , Ex . Comp . Baldwin received at the hands of the M . E . Z . a very ; handsome P . Z . jewel , with suitable inscription recording his good services to the chapter . 'The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Little Britain

Kenning , . The pleasures of the evening were increased by excellent songs and recitations , Comps . Smeed and Walls distmguishmg themselves in respect to the former , and Comp . Stevens gratifying the company by the recital of the Masonic poems with which his name has become identified . After a well-spent hour or two , the companions sought their homeward bound trains , and with hearty good wishes for the continued welfare of the EralChapter , separated .

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HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 284 ) . —On Wednesday , the 1 ith inst ., was held the installation meeting of this flourishing young lodge , at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , lottenham , when Bro . H . V . Clements , whe has occupied the chair of A . for the past year , gave place to his successor , Bro . E . G . Lewis , S . W ., who had been unanimously elected at the previous meeting as W . M . for the ensuing year , and was installed into his office in an

aomirauie manner by W . Bro . Ihos . Poore , P . G . I . G ., the whole ceremony being performed so as to leave nothing in the least to be desired . The members in attendance , in addition to the W . Ms , present and elect , were Bros . Major Penrose Dunbar , J . W . ; J . D . Birkm . S . O . ; Percy Gilling , J . O . ; Rev . C . H . Roberts , Chap . A . Little , Treas . ; VV . Farquharson , Sec ; T . Wheelhouse , J . D . ; E . Holt , I . G . ; J . Very , Tyler ; W . J . ivieeK

, r . o . s ., f . m . ; w . Beasley , P . M . ; Black , and others . Amongst the lion , members and visitors were : n r £ s ;„ £ - £ Maticr ' P-G . YV . ; Donald M . Dewar , P . G . M . O ., G . Asst . Sec ; James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., ! , „ £ ' ,- , ??• ' Thos > Poore . P . G . I . G . ; W . Brighten , P . P . G . S . VV ., Prov . G . Sec ; Capt . Henry Stephens ,

Prov . G . J . O . ; J . K . Pitt , Prov . G . A . D . C ; Powell , P . G . S . ; ' J . Cusworth , P . M . 23 C ; C . J . Eveniss , 22 ; R . Seaman , Old Kent ; S . Smither , 199 ; Quinzell , and others whose names were not found in the attendance book . A letter was read from Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master , expressing his regret that he could not be present as intended .

Ihe lodge met at four o ' clock , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . A . Fowler , 750 , and Chas . Handley , 475 , for advancement , and the result being unanimous , bro . Handley , being in attendance , was accordingly advanced to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . M ., by the W . M ., Bro . Clements , assisted by his officers .