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W . E . Brymer , D . P . G . M . Dorset ; W . Mortimer Heath , P . G . Chap , Eng . ; Col . Shadwell Clerke , G . Sec . Eng . ; Sir Richard Howard , J . G . D . Eng . ; 1 . M . P . Montagu , P . G . D . Eng . ; with Bros . G . J . G . Gregory , P . M . 147 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Trevor Davies , P . M . 1168 , P . S . G . W . ; R .. D . Thornton , P . M . 417 , P . G . Treas . ; Dr . Webb , P . M . 1367 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Rev . H . Milner , 1266 , P . P . G .

Chap . Surrey and Dorset ; C . J . Phillips , P . M . 130 , P . P . S . G . D . Hants and Isle of Wight ; G . J . Davis . P . P . G . Stwd . Cheshire ; C . P . Gee , P . M . 1037 , P . P . G . Org . ; E . Newman , S . D . 417 ; G . Oldfield , Sec . 417 ; E . W . Young , I . G . 417 ; R . Toleman , W . M . 1367 ; Rev . W . C Brown , S . W . 386 ; J . E . Stroud , W . M . 417 ; R . Score , jun ., S . Jackson , and C . 1 . Freeman , of 1037 ; C A . Cox , 1669 ; " J . W . Board , J . W ., and E . Mills , S . W ., of 1037 ;

C . Hunt , 412 ; J . T . Read , E . E . Harding , J . W . 2108 ; B . A . Hogg , P . M . 417 ; T . D . C . Leverett , 68 ; A . W . Moore , 189 ; J . Ley , W . M . 472 ; H . F . Harvey , P . M ., and J . F . Hatchard , W . M . 622 ; S . H . Wallis , 1037 ; R . W . Board , Sec . 2255 ; W . H . Dunman , 417 ; W . H . Mann , 1091 ; W . J . Nosworthy , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Somerset ; C . M . Watling , 274 ; G .

Habgood , J . D . 622 ; H . Cooke , 1037 ; with the following Past Masters of the lodge : Bros . J . B . Cole , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . T . George , P . P . G . Reg . ; Pelly Hooper , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . A . Ayles , P . P . J . G . D . ; A . Reynolds , A . Graham , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . McLean , P . J . G . D . ; C . G . Targett , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Lowe , P . P . J . G . D . ; T . R . Charles , P . P . [ . G . D . ; R . Cox , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; and the following

members of the lodge : Bros . J . Rowe , H . Russell , W . H . Perry , F . W . Padgett , J . N . V . Ryan , G . N . Waterman , H . J . Groves , J . T . Whettam , J . Howard Bowen , J . Lee , jun ., W . Osborne , G . P . Symes , Tom Cooper , E . Michell Smith , Sidney S . Milledge , J . Lyon , M . D ., R . N ., D . H . Williams , H . Pittis , W . D'Angibau , Lieut . Jenkins , H . Hughes , F . W . Hetley , J . E . Crickmay , B . Morris , W . H .

Porter , and H . Warren . The officers present being the W . M ., Bro . Zillwood Milledge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Bros . Alan McLean , P . M . P . J . G . D ., I . P . M . ; Rev . J . Hubert Scott , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., S . W . ; W . Smith , J . W . ; Rev . J . Meigh , Chap . ; J . A . Sherren , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst ., Treas . ; H . J . Jesty , Sec ; A . Rayner , S . D . ; H . J . Groves , acting J . D . ; W . B . Morgan , P . M ., P . P . G .

Supt . of Wks , D . C ; H . Gibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Org . ; E . T . Targett , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; and F . Reynolds , Stwds . ; J . T . Whettam , acting I . G . ; R . Simmonds , Tyler ; W . J . Clare , Asst . Tyler ; D . Haylett , Tyler 622 ; W . Talbot , Tyler 417 ; T . W . Mills , Tyler 1037 . The brethren having duly assembled and received the distinguished visitors in due form , a hymn of invocation ,

appropriate to the speciai occasion , was sung by a small choir , consisting of Bros . H . Warren , Mills , Board , sen . ( conductor ) and jun ., Gee , C J . Phillips , Rayner , and Hughes ; theOrganistof the lodge , Bro . H . Gibbs , P . M ., presiding at the organ . The transaction of a little formal business followed , and the same brethren sang the anthem "Behold how good and joyful a thing it is , brethren , to dwell together in unity , " to the music of Dr . Clarke Whitfield .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proffered a warm and heart y welcome to the visitors , and addressing them on the special object of the meeting , which he said was unique of its kind in the Province of Dorset , said that for many years past , in fact ever since 1819 , the incongruous position of the Master ' s chair in that lodge had been remarked on . Many suggestions had been made to alter it , and to place the

lodge in correct Masonic position as regarded the cardinal points . He remembered that in 1884 , when he had the honour of being Master , this was fully discussed , but not carried out . Last Christmas , when the brethren again did him the honour of electing him as Master , he determined that , with their assistance , he vvould get the work done during the current year . He consequently conferred with

several of the brethren , and notably with their W . M ., Bro . W . Barlow Morgan , who most generously gave his professional services gratuitously , to whom they were indebted for the excellent plans prepared by him , and who elaborated every detail as the works proceeded . The lodge appointed a Committee who examined the plans , which were produced to the lodge and approved , ar . d he was

authorised to get the work done . Bro . Morgan and himself went to London to see the manufacturer of fibrous plaster , of which the capitals of these columns and the cornices and frieze were made . He left it to them to say if they met their approbation . The Works executed consisted in the removal of the old and useless organ , the doing away with the organ chamber , and the construction of the apse , the

space being taken out of two small rooms ( the old organ front had been erected over the harmonium at the west end of the hall ) , the building of a new kitchen with lift , the conversion of the old kitchen into an ante-room , with entrance into the lodge , the construction of a dais , approached by seven steps , and the re-arrangement of the furniture , rendered necessary by the alterations . These

works had cost about £ 150 . At the time the lodge agreed to do this he said he hoped the fees taken from initiates and joining members this year would cover the cost , so no debt would be constructed which it would be a burden for the lodge to bear . He still believed this vvould be the case . They had initiated nine candidates , and had nine joining members , and the fees and first year's subscriptions from these

amounted to about £ 140 . He further believed that at no period of its existence was All Souls' Lodge more numerous , more prosperous , or had members of better social status than now . He was glad it was so . He , however , wanted no increase of members if it meant a loss of respectability ; on the contrary , he would rather they lost in members if they gained in respectability . Well , the work

being completed , it was thought it would be a good thing if they could get some rulers of the Craft to grace by their presence their ceremony that day . He thanked those present for their attendance , and for the kindly promptitude with which they accepted his invitation , and he prayed the Great Architect of the Universe to so bless that Masonic Temple , raised to His glory , that the lives lived by the

members of this ancient Fraternity might convince the world that a good Mason was a good man , and that by reason of being a Mason he was a better man than a good man not a Mason . He now declared All Souls' Lodge dedicated afresh to the glory of God and for the purposes of Freemasonry for all time ; and he called on their Chaplain , Bro . the Rev .

J . MEIGH , to read suitable portions of the Sacred Law , and to offer the dedicatory prayer , the brethren remaining seated during the reading , and whilst the prayer was being offered standing facing the east . This having been done , and a sacred chorale ' given by the choir , the Treasurer , Bro . J . A . SHERREN , P . M .. P . P . G .

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Purst ., read a sketch of the history of the lodge containing many details of considerable interest , concluding with a reference to some of the leading events in its modern history . After a hymn of thanksgiving , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for Dorsetshire , Bro . BRYMER , Bros . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Sir RICHARD HOWARD , and Rev . W . MORTIMER HEATH individually expressed their hearty

congratulations to the W . M . and the members of thelodge on the success of their efforts . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in the course of his response , announced that Mrs . Michell Smith had presented the useful curtain at the back of the chair , with a necessary cover for the protection of the silk hangings when not in use ; and that Mrs . Milledge had made the handsome

cover for the tracing boards , introducing the old Coat of Arms into the work . On the proposition of Bro . J . P . MONTAGU , seconded by Bro . Sir R . HOWARD , a cordial vote of thanks was tendered to these ladies . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then , pointing to the windows lighting the hall , said there were five of them which it was proposed to fill with stained glass . Bro . Pelly

Hooper had promised one of these , and thought he could obtain the funds for one other . He hoped the Past Masters of the lodge would provide one , and with these inserted he had little doubt the whole would be filled in good time . With the usual formalities and a closing hymn the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was served by Bro . A . Graham in the Jubilee Hall . This

had been decorated with excellent taste by Mrs . Case , the Mayor and others kindly sending plants in pots and cut flowers for the purpose . The W . M . presided , and was supported by most of the Grand and Prov . Grand Officers , who had been present in the lodge , and by nearly all the brethren . Following the repast , "Non nobis Domine " was sung ;

and the W . M . proceeded to give the customary Masonic and loyal toasts , beginning with "The Queen and the Craft , " and pasting on to "The Princeof Wales , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , " the National Anthem and "God bless the Prince of Wales " being sung . Bro . Col . SHADWELL CLERKE , Grand Secretary , responded for the toast of "The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G .

Master , the Earl of Lathom , Dep . G . Master , and Present and Past Grand Officers , " remarked that it related to a number of brethren in all phases of society , who , amidst their various avocations , cheerfully gave their services and time for the good of Masonry . Those brethren had been fortunate enough to obtain the approbation of the Grand Master , and were always anxiously endeavouring to show

that their Masonic career was such as to amply justify that choice . Their services were always kindly received by the brethren , and he was sure they were mostgrateful for them . In responding for the Grand Officers he would say a word or two about their chief , because it was well for them to know they had such an excellent brother in the position of their Grand Master , the Prince of Wales . They must not

look upon his Royal Highness as merely an ornamental Grand Master , for he worked hard , and took every interest in the affairs of the Order , and amongst his innumerable engagements he found time to go into every detail of importance which affected their interest . Having spoken in appreciative terms of the valuable services of Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom , the Grand Secretary next

thanked the brethren personally for their reception of the toast . That was not the first time he had had the pleasure and honour of being in the Province of Dorset . He had many personal friends there ; upon many occasions he had met them , and still , he was glad to say , he continued to form new friendships . It was , therefore , very pleasing to him to come down into the old and honourable province ,

which had existed as such for exactly 102 years , for it was in the year 1786 that the celebrated Bro . Dunckerley was appointed first Prov . Grand Master . Since that time they had had many worthy brethren to preside over it , whose names were household words—Bro . William Williams and Bro . Eliot , for instance—good names , and known to them well ; and last , but not least , Bro . Montague Guest , their

present Prov . G . Master . In saying they were extremely fortunate in having been presided over by those distinguished brethren , he ought not to omit their dear old Bro . Gundry , whom many ot them remembered . In conclusion , Col . Clerke wished the Province and All Souls' Lodge every possible success . Bro . Sir R . N . HOWARD , J . G . D . of England , being

called upon , said he felt proud of the honour which had been conferred upon him by the Grand Master , and he hoped and trusted that as a Grand Officer he should do everything he could to merit the approval of his chiefs , which was one of the principal duties of a Mason . He was extremely proud to think that this province had been chosen from which to select one of the officers of the Grand

Lodge , however unworthy he himself personally might be . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER next proposing "The Provincial Grand Lodge and its Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " expressed regret at the absence of the Prov . Grand Master , through family affliction . But he was pleased to say they had present their old friend and brother , whom they were always delighted to see , Bro . Brymer ,

and several other distinguished Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , including the Prov . G . Treas ., Bro . Thornton , and the Prov . G . Wardens , Bros . Trevor Davies and Gregory , and others . Bros . BRYMER and THORNTON briefly acknowledged the compliment , the former reminding the brethren of the forthcoming Provincial Grand Lodge to be held at Shaftesbury ; and the latter , as Prov . G . Treasurer , said he was

pleased to tell them the finances of the province were in a very satisfactory condition . There were funds sufficient , and more than sufficient , to meet ordinary requirements ; and if any exceptional demands were to occur , after what they had seen that day , he should know where first to turn for aid and assistance . He could assure them he should always in future look upon the Treasurer of such a flourishing lodge as theirs with great and peculiar interest .

Bro . TREVOR DAVIES also responded , and having added his congratulations to the W . M ., he expressed his admiration of their renovated lodge , which he contrasted with their place of assembly at Sherborne , and said he hoped Bro . Milledge might live long enough , notwithstanding the way in which they had re-decorated their temple , to see the

necessity of its being again repaired , again renovated , and again re-opened . Bro . BRYMER , in cordial terms , proposed "The Master of the Lodge . " They all knew , he said , that from the commencement of his Masonic career Bro . Milledge had done everything he could to support and uphold the princi-

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ples of the Craft , and in the future , the efforts he had madf > to improve his mother lodge would stand out with great prominence . It was not for outsiders only to jud ge of th ? way in which the work had been carried out , but for the members of All Souls also to testify their appreciation As outsiders , they could truly say that all that had been done had been carried out with much taste and decorum

and he might say also , not only from what he had seen that day , but on many other occasions when he had been present , that Bro . Milledge filled the chair and conducted the business of the lodge in the same way that he had conducted the work now completed . The W . M ., in reply , took exception to the flatterine words which had been showered upon him , and which

should have been distributed amongst the brethren , notably to Bro . Morgan , who had planned and superintended the work . Individually he could have done nothing ; he simply led and assisted those who were quite as anxious as himself that the work should be carried out and done well . There was no member of the Iodge , however , who had the work more thoroughly at heart than himself , and there was no

member who had afforded greater assistance in the carrying of it out than Bro . Morgan . Bro . Morgan was an exceedingly busy man , and at this particular juncture most important matters were transpiring in their important and ancient borough , but , notwithstanding all this , which kept Bro . Morgan at work early and late , he had found time to render valuable assistance in carrying out the improvements

of which that day had witnessed the full completion . Therefore , he must ask them to take off a considerable per centage of the eulogies passed upon him and transfer them to Bro . Morgan ' s shoulders . Having alluded in appreciative terms to the valuable help rendered by Bro . Whettam and the interest taken in it by Bro . Sir R . N . Howard , the

Worshipful Master said what had raised their lodge to its present position , and the only thing that would maintain that position in the future , was the remarkable " esprit de corps" which existed among them so pre-eminently above a great many lodges . There was no lodge in England where this feeling was more shown than in All Souls , and to it alone he attributed the successful completion of the work .

"The Visitors" was next given , the W . M . remarking that out of 13 lodges in the provinces 12 were represented on that occasion , and there was an almost equal number of provinces also represented , including , besides their own , Cheshire , Bristol , Somerset , Hants , Middlesex , Wilts , Devon , and others . Bro . DAVIS , of the Province of Cheshire , acknowledged the toast .

The services of the choir for the day were formally recognised from the Chair . Bros . GiBBS . organist ; BOARD , conductor ; and PHILLIPS responded . For "The P . M . 's of All Souls' Lodge" Bros . COLE and C G . TARGETT returned thanks . With "The Officers of the Lodge" were coupled the

names of Bros . Rev . J . H . Scott , S . W . ; E . T . Targett , and W . B . Morgan . ° Bro . the Rev . J . H . SCOTT said the name of Milledge had been connected with the lodge for something like 70 years , and in the future the name of Milledge would be connected with one of the brightest epochs of the lodge's history . Their Master ' s father was a well-known and respected '

Mason , and two worthy sons were now following in his footsteps . Bros . TARGETT and W . B . MORGAN also replied . Before the Charity box was passed round , Bro . MoNTAil * gave some details of the Charitable work of the Craft , notably its magnificent contribution of £ 50 , 500 this year to the Girls' School , and said when they came into this

province 20 years ago they had a total of 70 votes ; that number now exceeded 750 . In conclusion , he propped " The Masonic Charities , " which Bro . the Rev . W . MORTIMER HEATH was called upon to acknowledge , and did so in appropriate terms , enlarging on the influence of these Institutions , and suggesting they were the outcome of practical religion—the brethren , with respect to them , not only talked , but acted .

Several other toasts , chiefly of a personal nature , were given before the party separated . The proceedings were enlivened by some singing far above the general average , the execution of the glee , " Mynheer Van Dunck , " by Bros . Gee and Board , sen . and jun ., being exceptionally fine , as was also Bro . Board , senr ' s ., interpretation of "The fine Old English Gentleman , " the principal other contributors being Bros . Phillips , Rayner , Leverett , and Gee .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . BATLEY .-On the 19 th inst ., at Gledholt , Huddersfield , the wife of G . L . Batley , of a daughter . CHAMBERS . —On the 21 st inst ., at Rodmill , Shortlands , Kent , the wife of E . Chambers , Esq ., of a daug hter . DOBSON . —On the 21 st inst ., at Westgate , Croydon , the wife of T . W . Dobson , of a son .

MARRIAGES . DAYSON—GOODERIDGE —On the nth inst ., at College Park Wesleyan Church , Lewisham , S . E ., by the Rev . W . Gooderidge ( brother of the bride ) , Bro . Robert Dayson , S . W . 458 , P . P . G . Organist ( Royal Arch ) , West Yorkshire , to Hephzibah Gooderidge , both of Goole . PITT—JACKMAN . —On the 20 th inst ., at St . James s Church , Exeter , P . M . Pitt , of Woodbury , near

Exeter , to Catherine Jane , daughter of the late J . * -- Jackman , Esq ., of Hartpury , in the county ot Gloucester . WITHERS-OLIVER . —On the 18 th inst ., at St . Andrew ' s Church , Nottingham , J . S . Withers , M . R . C . S ., L . R . C . P ., of The Grove , Sale , Cheshire , to Hannah Mary , daughter of the late T . Oliver , of Fern Lodge , Sherwood-rise , Nottingham . DEATHS .

ANDREWS . —On thc 21 st inst ., at St . Luke ' s Vicarage , Kentish Town , C . H . Andrews , for 19 years vicar ot the parish , aged 66 . , CRIBB . —On the 20 th inst ., at Bishops Stortford , Elizabeth Cribb , sister of the late H . Cribb , of Bishops

Stortford , and of the late J . J . Cribb , of Cambridge , surgeons , aged 82 . RILEY . —On the 20 th inst ., at his father ' s residence , . Walter , son of G . Riley , of the Borough , Southward and Blakewood , Anerley Park , aged 32 .