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This-was so early , as 1772 . Rags , esparto-grass , jute , wood , and straw are all utilised for the purpose . It seems that esparto-grass is very popular for this purpose , 20 , 000 tons being imported to this country every month from Spain and Tripoli , wood-pulp coming next with 15 , 000 , and linen and cotton rags some 7000 tons , exclusive of the enormous quantity obtained at home . Bro . Kay says the cost of producing two papers of equal quality , one from straw and

the other from rags , is about- equal , though the prices of the two materials , to begin with , differ to such an extent . This is a curious fact . He considers there is plenty of room , however , for rags as well as substitutes . The descriptions of the various processes of manufacture are of considerable value , and assuredly most instructive and entertaining withal . Those interested in " book-making " as authors , will find the volume replete with details as to the sizes , measurements , weights , and various kinds of

paper , from "Antiquarian" and "Double Elephant , " down to cartridge , foolscap , and " music demy ,. " Roy » l folio to demy 4 S 1 T 10 ; sizes of millboards , cards and cardboards , note paper , bank notes , water-marks , and many other subjects and departments in paper-making , all of which are skilfully treated . Bro . Kay is to be warmly congratulated on doing so well , and in making such a readable book on " paper" within a small compass and yet wonderfully comprehensive .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Kensington Lodge ( No . 1767 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday last , the iCth inst ., at Ladbroke Hall , North Kensington , and was attended by a goodly array of the brethren of the lodge , together with numerous distinguished visitors . Among those present were : T . C . Freeman , VV . M .: I . ( Craft flDasonrp .

Wiggins , I . P . M . ; J . J . Mackay , S . W . ; W . G . Vassie , J . W . j D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas . ; J . W . Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; George Read , P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Neville , J . D . ; I . J . Rumball , I . G . ; A . J . Turner and J . W . Facey , Stwds . ; J . H . Taylor , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; A . Barclay , P . M . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; L . Bryett , P . M . ; A . Norman , P . M . ; R . Jackson , F . Miller , L . Beale , R . Bidgood , R . H . Meyer , F . Norman , I . Chinn . A . I .

Talbot , W . R . Clapp , C . G . Hatt . J . Clarke , and J . G . Bean . Visitors : Bros . Sir Somers Vine , P . G . D . ; R . N . Khory , P . M . 11 S 9 ; R . Bradley , J . W . 1694 ; W . F . B . Watts , S . D . 1 S 3 ; T . W . Blott , W . M . 742 ; R . E . H . Goffin , P . M . 1572 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . H . Roberts , P . M . 1196 ; C . E . Betts , Treas . S 65 ; F . A . D . Ackerman , I . N . Whitlock , P . M . 12 S 0 j E . ' Collins , P . M . 733 ; E . M . Lander , P . M . 1692 ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . and Treas .

1642 ; J . F . Crodger , P . M . 30 ; T . Spink , Org . 1425 ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; W . D . Parkhouse , P . M . 1 S 34 ; W . F . B . Watts , 1 S 3 ; and J . Hoodger , W . M . 30 . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . C . Freeman , W . M ., and Bros . R . Jackson and J . Chinn were passed . Thi W . M . then called upon Bro . G . Read , P . M ., to undertake the installation ceremony . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . J . Mackay , SAV-, being presented by Bro . R . H . Williams ,

P . M ., the impressive ceremony was performed according to ancient custom , and Bro . J . J . Mackay vvas duly installed as W . M . The whole of the installation ceremony , and especially the three charges vvhich were given by Bros . G . Read , P . M ., and R . H . Williams , P . M ., was rendered in an able and effective manner . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . G . Vassie , S . W . ; W . B . Neville , J . W . j G . Read , Sec .: l . W .

Barker , Treas . ; R . H . Williams , D . C ; F . J . Oliver , Org . ; J . H . Neville , S . D . ; j . J . Kumball , J . D . ; A . J . Turner , I . G . ; and J . W . Facey and F . A . Norman , Stwds . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony the W . M . initiated into Freemasonry Bros . J . Clarke and J . G . Bean . " Hearty good wishes " having been given for a happy and prosperous year of office the lodge was closed . The banquet vvas served in the large hall by Mr . Linscott .

The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received most cordially . Bro . Sir Somers Vine , P . G . D ., responded to the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and expressed the pleasure the Grand Officers always felt in discharging their onerous duties to the satisfaction of the Craft . He referred to the grand work done for Freemasonry by Bro . Cama , P . G . T . He had met him in India and other , parts of the world , and his services to the Craft vvere as highly appreciited in

all those places as they vvere by his numerous Masonic friends in Ivngland . Bro . Sir Somers Vine concluded by congratulating Bros . y . Clarke and J . G . Bean on their admission into Freemasonry , and he predicted that they would be an honour to the Kensington Lodge . Bro . Cama , P . G . T ., who received a most enthusiastic reception , also responded , and expatiated on the many advantages of Freemasonry . He hoped that all those present might have much happiness , and that they would then communicate that happiness to others .

" The Health of the W . M . " vvas proposed by Bro . T . C . Freeman , I . P . M ., who reminded the lodge that he and the W . M . vvere initiated into Freemasonry in the same year . All the members of the lodge knew the interest Bro . Mackay took in the Craft , and hc felt sure that the Kensington Lodge would continue to improve in numbers and influence under the guidance of such an excellent W . M . The Worshipful Master thanked the brethren most

heartily for their good wishes , and 1 oncluded with a kind reference to Hro . T . C . Freeman , I . P . M ., whom he then presented with a Past Master ' s jew » l , which had been unanimously voted by the lodge . The toast of " The Visitors" was responded to in eloquent speeches by Bros . R . E . H . Gnfiin , P . M . ; R . N .

Khory , P . M . ; and S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . Bro . Cama , P . G . T ., responded to the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " and congratulated the W . M . on having decided to represent the lodge as Steward on behalf of thc Old People . He hoped the W . M . would have an exceptionally good list , to which he should be pleased to subscribe the sum of ten guineas .

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During the evening some good songs vvere given by Bros . J . J . Mackay , W M . ; T . C . Freeman . I . P . M . ; J . W . Barker , P . M . ; F . Norman , and others , which were thoroughly enjoyed . Bro . F . J . Oliver , P . M ., presided at piano . The Tyler ' s toast concluded one of the most successful meetings of the popular Kensington Lodge .

PROVINCIAL MKETINGS . CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . Chorlton Lodge ( No . 1387 ) . —The regular meeting vvas held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 14 th inst . There was a very large assembly of brethren present . The lodge vvas opened by the popular W . M ., Bro . Harry Martyne , and the minutes of the previous meeting were

read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for two reverend gentlemen , one being the vicar and the other curate of the parish church at Chorlton , and being favourable , they were both initiated By Bro . Harry Martyne , W . M ., in a most impressive manner . There vvere present Bros . H . H . Martyne , W . M . ; F . S . Bedford , I . P . M . ; John Travis , S . W . ; J . B .

Wolstenholme , ] . W . ; J . Chadlield , Treas . ; J . Crompton , P . M ., Sec ; " E . T . T . Smith , J . D . ; Charles Martyne , P . M ., D . C : T . . Lathom , I . G . ; W . Chesshyre , P . M . ; W . H . Milner , P . M . ; Fred . Renshaw , P . M . ; Dr . A . Pownall , P . M . ; J . Pearce ; Robt . Davies , P . P . G . S . B . ; C . Heywood , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . Hall , P . M . ; H . J . Farthing , E . Ogden , E . Kahla , I . E . Batty , P . M . ; I . I .

Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; T . Schofield , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; T . W . Franks , K . Jebara , J . Mee , H . Cooper , Sam . Locke , P . M . ; A . Woodburn , J . Woodhouse , J . Hardwicke-Marsh , W . M . 1730 ; H . G . Chapman , Fred . Broadsmith , P . M ., W . M . 2447 , P . P . G . Reg . Cheshire ; J . H . Greenwood , S . R . Mailer , Ben . Taylor , P . P . G . Treas . ;

E . Hiller , E . Ireland , G . Redfern , H . Jones , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . E . Stringleman , W . M . ; Archer Wilson , S . W . j A . Dawson , G . S . Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . Org . ; J . K . Peacock . Fred . Batty , P . M . ; H . Edwards , G . Alfred Myers , P . M ., W . M . 2350 , P . G . D . C ; J . Hockin , W . M . ; and Wm . Cole , P . M .

HAMPTON COURT . Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on the nth inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . H . J . Bond , W . M . j J . Spooner , S . W . ; W . T . Peat , J . W . ; J . Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., G . Stwd ., Sec ; Rice , S . D . ;

Simpson , J . D . j Gentle , I . G . ; C . R . Smith , D . C ; T . Grant , I . P . M . ; R . Drummond , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; E . Dare , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Sapsworth , P . M . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bros . W . C . Page , P . M . 1475 ; W . Cooke , 19 S 7 ; and John Ambrose , 2032 , were visitors . The minutes of the installation meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . S . Cheel was passed to the Second

Degree . The ballot having been taken for Mr . W . Brown , he vvas duly initiated , the W . M . discharging his duties most efficiently . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow of the late Bro . J . Taylor . Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Bros . T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; A . H . Sturgess ; and others . ¦ The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned

to banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts followed . Bro . E . Dare , in responding for " The Provincial Grand Officers , " expressed how gratified he felt in being honoured by a collar in Provincial Grand Lodge that year . Bro . Lord George Hamilton vvas a deservedly popular Mason , and the able manner in which he presided over the Provincial Grand

Lodge was a proof that he vvas in every way worthy of his high position . The I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " congratulated Bro . Bond upon thc efficient way he had performed the ceremonies of initiation and passing . He ( the speaker ) looked forward vvith pleasurable anticipation to the next meeting , when their W . M . would perform the ceremony of raising .

The W . M ., in reply , briefly said that he would endeavour to do his best . He could not hope to have so financially prosperous a year as his predecessor ' s had been , but he trusted that in other respects it would be quite as successful . "The Initiate" followed , and Bro . Brown suitably replied . Bro . Page , P . M . 1475 , in acknowledging the toast of " The Visitors , " paid a high compliment to the working

and hospitality of the lodge . Bro . J . Ambrose , 2032 , also congratulated the lodge on its thorough harmony . Bro . H . Sapsworth replied on behalf of " The Past Masters , " and Bros . Featherstone , Walls , Spooner , and Peat responded for " The Officers . " During the evening Bros . T . Grant , A . Jehu , W . C . Page , J . McCarthy , and others greatly entertained the brethren by their vocal selections .

MANCHESTER . Palatine Lodge ( No . 2447 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Palatine Hotel on Friday , the iGth instant . The lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., Bro . F . Broadsmith , P . P . G . Reg ., and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . Cook and Thornton vvere passed to the Degree of F . C . by Bro .

Broadsmith , who also gave the working tools . At the close of the ceremonies there was an urgent appeal from the Worthing Lodge of Friendship , No . 851 , for assistance in relieving the great distress in Worthing , caused by thc great epidemic of typhoid fever . It was proposed by Bro . j . Hardwick-. Marsh , Sec , and seconded by Bro . G . A . Myers , P . M ., P . G . D . of C . J . D .,

"That the proceeds of the Charity-box that evening be devoted to the above relief , " and it vvas carried unanimously . The sum of £ 1 2 s . Gd . was consequently remitted to the proper quarter . " Hearty good wishes " vvere expressed from the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed . 1 he brethren adjourned to the social board , where a pleasant hour vvas spent with songs and recitations between the toasts .

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NEWBERY . New Forest Lodge ( No . 319 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 12 th instant , and there vvas a large attendance of the brethren , including a numerous party of visitors , assembled to witness the installation of Bro . Charles Robert Hayball , the S . W . of the lodge . The lodge having been opened ' the installation ceremony was very impressively performed

by Bro . H . Doman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . After the ceremony the new W . M . invested the following as his officers for the year : Bros . E . R . Jackman , I . P . M . ; W . J . Jolliffe S . W . ; J . Hambridge , J . VV . ; H . Doman , Treas . ; W . LeRoy , Sec . ; G . R . Masters . S . D . ; R . Catt , J . D . ; c . F . Say well , I . G . ; E . S . Savidge , D . C ; J . S . Doman , Asst . D . of C . ; T . Schafer , Standard Bearer ; F . Reeks and E . W . Staines , Stewards ; and J . Bailey , Tyler .

The appointment of officers over , the new W . M . had a very . pleasant and congenial task to perform in presenting tothe retiring W . M ., Bro . R . E . Jackman , a Past Master ' s jewel in gold—a gift from the members of the lodge to mark their esteem and regard , and also appreciation of the ability he had shown in his conduct in the chair during the past year . The accounts for the previous 12 months haying been passed , Bro . Catt , as Hon . Secretary of the Charities '

Fund , announced that he had received during the year £ \ CJ 17 s . Gd , and that of this sum 10 guineas had alread y been given to Masonic Charities . A hearty vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro . Catt , also to the Installing Master , and to the officers for last year . At the conclusion of the lodge the brethren adjourned to

banquet ( provided by Bro . Dore , P . M . ) , spending a pleasant evening together . During the proceedings the heartiest of good wishes were expressed towards , the new W . M . that his year of office might be an exceedingly pleasant time , and that under his rule the New Forest Lodge might enjoy a period of much prosperity . TORQUAY .

Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The 21 st installation meeting of the above lodge , held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., vvas largely attended . The W . M . elect . Bro . W . Winget , S . W ., was presented by the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . Hersey , to a Board of In . stalled Masters , presided over by Bro . J . Lane , P . P . G . Reg ., Installing Master , and comprising Bros . J .

Chapman , P . P . J . G . D ., A . T . Blarney . P . P . J . G . D ., T . W . Morgan , P . P . G . O ., T . H . Wills , S . Wills , and J . Taylor , of the lodge ; H . R . Beer , W . M ., R . D . Renwick , and A . W . Searley , of 328 ; C . Emmett , W . M . 1358 ; H . Gillard , 248 ; and C . Stevens , 113 S , P . P . G . S . of W . The W . M . afterwards appointed his officers , and , on behalf the lodge , presented to Bro . Hersey , the { . P . M ., a handsome gold Past Master's jewel , in recognition of his

efficient services during his year of office . Letters of apology for non-attendance , and with expressions of fraternal congratulation , were read from Bros . W . J . Hughan and R . F . Gould , hon . members and P . G . Ds . of England . Telegrams vvere also read from Bros . Longley , Prov . J . G . W . Kent , and F . W . Sanford , who is on holiday in the Isle of Wight . A telegram of congratulation vvas authorised to be sent to Bro . J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G .

D . C , on the celebration of his golden wedding , which took place that day . The installation banquet followed at the Bath Saloons , and the W . M ., who presided , presented the brethren . with a beautifully-printed programme in book form , containing an excellent portrait of himself . At the conclusion of the sumptuous repast , provided by Bro . VV . J . Nosworthy , D . C , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

The Worshipful Master alluded to the interest felt in the Craft , of vvhich the Queen vvas patron , by the Royal Family , no less than 17 members of whom had been initiated into the Order . Bro . Blarney responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Lodge , " and Bro . Lane submitted " The Health of the W . M ., " vvho needed no words to commend him to the brethren . He had made his mark in Torquay , and hc

ventured to predict he would fulfil the duties of his office with satisfaction to the brethren . Bro . Winget , in acknowledging the compliment , esteemed it a great privilege to see so many brethren present , and hoped to continue to cement the fraternal good feeling and harmony which distinguished the Craft . Bro . Lane , in responding to the toast of his health as Installing Master , alluded to the presence of Bro . Thos .

Taylor , his Mason'c father . " The Past Masters " vvere toasted , at the suggestion of Bro . G . West , S . W ., and Bro . H . A . Garrett gave " The Health of the Visitors , " for whom Bros . H . R . Beer , W . M . 328 ; G . Emmett . W . M ., and J . F . Hoyles , W . M . elect , of 135 S , responded . _ Bro . Chapman proposed " The Masonic Charities . The three great Central Charities exceeded anything of the kind

in the world , and Torquay possessed one-fifth of the voting power of the province , which was very creditable . In replying , Bro . John Taylor , the Charity Steward , mentioned that he had received during the past year from the lodge for the use of the province a total of 270 votes for the great Charities . This was the largest numoer of votes contributed by any one lodge in the province , with the exception of Sincerity Lodge , No . 1 S 9 , Stonehouse . For the

Devon Masonic Educational Fund , which was doing ex < j : lent work , he had received 14 G votes , and he recommended to their consideration not only the great Charities , but those of Devon , including the Fortescue Annuity Fund . , He expressed the hope that the grand principle of Charity—the great fundamental principle of the Order—would be exem nlified during Brn . Winget ' s year of office .

The Charity collection was then taken , and , including , » donation of two guineas from the W . M ., amounted to £ , $ > the largest amount collected for years . The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros-H . A . Garrett , S . Wills , A . Waycott , H . R . Beer , J . ^ - Turle , F . C . Sandford , and H . Brock . . . The festival was one of the most successful and enioyalw ever yet held in connection with the lodge .

In the company of guests who are being entertained by the Duke of Richmond and Gordon at Gordon Castle »¦ included Prince Henry of Battenberg , Bro . the Marquis ° Zetland , Bro . the Earl of Hardwicke , Sir Robert and Laur Abercrombie , Sir John Gladstone , and the Countess Sandwich .