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f view but as being for the amusement , and he hoped the tificati on , of those living around him and others who S * frorn a distance , and he believed they contributed f elv to the development of that manly spirit which ex-•t ^ d jn this country . With regard to his connection with IT eemasonry , he wished to express his most sincere thanks fthe brethren of the province for the noble way in which
thev had come rorwara ana contriDutea so largely to tnar eat Charity over whose festival he had the honour to pre-& , n was not only gratifying to him personally , but it S ' as specially gratifying to those charged with the adminis tration of that Charity , and they appreciated the noble av in which the brethren of this province came forward . He had the pleasure of going down to visit the Institution the festivaland the
few days after , saw regular quarterly Allowances distributed . He had the opportunity of seeing the inmates of the Asylum , and of hearing the very great oleasure afforded them by the very magnificent result which had accrued from the festival . If it gave them oleasure , how much more pleasure must it give to those £ ho were waiting to know if they could possibly be placed of the It must have
within the precincts Charity . gratified many an acheing heart to'hear that through the liberality of the brethren the number of annuitants would be considerably increased . This would come home to every Masonic heart and be a sincere gratification to those who had contributed so largely to its support . He could only hope that this magnificent result was an indication of the
manner in which the Masonic Charities would be taken up by the various provinces , and particularly by this province , where they had every reason to congratulate themselves upon the liberality which had been shown . Bro . Alderman Cudlipp proposed " The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . E . Le Feurve , G . D . England , and the Officers of P . G . Lodge , Present and Past , " to which Bro .
R J . Rastrick , P . G . I reas ., responded . Bro . Thackara , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in felicitous terms , and congratulated Bro . Boughton upon having been unanimously elected to fill the exalted position of W . M . of that important lodge . He said that
Bro . Boughton had , by perseverance and ability , risen to a most flourishing position in the town . He thought that a man who managed well his own affairs could manage well those of a corporation , therefore he considered the management of the Portsmouth Lodge could be safely left in the hands of Bro . Boughton .
The toast was received with considerable enthusiasm . The W . M ., Bro . J . W . Boughton , who was loudly applauded , said he was very proud indeed of the honour which had been conferred upon him by the brethren in selecting him as their W . M ., and he was also deeply gratified to see around him such a numerous and distinguished body of Masons on the occasion of his installation . He
thanked them heartily for their great kindness and support . They had conferred upon him a very high honour by placing him in the chair of the lodge for the ensuing year . When he became a Mason in that—his mother—lodge , some 10 years' since , he did not ever hope to attain that position , and he did not think he could do better than repeat the promise he made at his election , which was that in
carrying out the duties of the office he should endeavour , as far as lay in his humble power , to copy the example which had been set by the many worthy Masters who had passed the chair before him . Bro . J . Graham Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Installing Master , " and having contrasted the position of
the province now with what it was when the present Prov . Grand Master assumed its control , he said it would be very gratifying to the Masons of Portsmouth to note that the first great Jubilee celebration of the year had , through the truly Masonic instincts of Bro . Boughton , taken place in connection with the titular lodge of the grand old town .
The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W , W . B . Beach , responded . Bro . G . L . Green proposed " The Health of the W . M . 's J * Neighbouring Lodges , " which was responded to by Bro . W . G . P . Gilbert , W . M . 257 . . Bro . R . W . Beale , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br .. proposed
Ihe Visitors . " The Mayor of Portsmouth and Bro . J . Griffin , I . P ., responded . Bro . E . Goble , P . G . Sec , proposed "The Officers , " and Bro . J . W . Gieve , P . M ., "The Masonic Charities . "
i- Th ? Worshipful Master said that the next toast on the ~ l " eemasonry and the Drama "—would , he very much regretted to say , have to be omitted , in consequence ot we unavoidable absence of Bros . Broadley , P . M ., and Augustus Harris , W . M . of the Drury Lane Lodge . Bro . im ' -ui ad fu " '" tended Deing present , but had found it to trft ff t 0 d ° S 0 at t , le last moment > and had telegraphed
tr , v evenin if - Boughton gave an "At Home" at stvl t 0 u a Hall ' which had been decorated in a similar to a ^'od S building . The company , who commenced the h || at mne ° ' ' ock- were received at the entrance to h „ D room bv the worthy host , who was ably supported ? , „ P ° s- . 1 . T . Thackara . R . W . R M I P . H . P . Hnlkv . fi .
, £ ft'tehall , G . H . Dean , J . H . Corke , T . W . Scaddan , and able " ; Ji . rtls ' who officiated as M . C . ' s , and were indefatigairiu 1 discharge of their duties . Among the early granM i Provincial Grand Master , who had kindly cloth n a dls P ensation enabling Masons to appear in the addif i . decorations of the Craft , which imparted o „ i _ . 0 nal bnllance to the scene . The catering-, which was
Save d ¦ ••Anti " and Co , J lef ' nothin S t 0 be desired . Unflao " ' , an ' nterval for supper , dancing was kept up the rTa 2 B y until after two o'clock , the music played by Band s tHe Royal Marines > under the baton of Bro . all the geant ^ atson > being thoroughly appreciated by BouphtQ CO > mpanv . ' who likewise heartily appreciated Bro . tr ust hi » c ° ' derate arid generous hospitality , and we th orou " ? , '" receive that elevation in Masonry he so
Amo ueserves . '" itiateclT ' those Present > together with a bevy of the unat 'ired- -M SeX ' ° were one and a 11 most charmingly K . VV p r ,, sonic colours , & o , predominating—were the " ' - ¦ S-Dun ' lon ? £ ? - W- W " B ' Beach > M P J Bros - ?•LoS' u K- Lancaster , R . J . Rastrick , E . Goble , H . Bailey HV Lashmore , F . Powell , H . T . Arthur , T . J . M : FT " ; Klmber , F . Sanders , J , Palmer , D . G . Gilmour , JX MWiS 1 c ' o Hi ! 1 ' W" Beutte "> J- J- * combe , G . J , - Dare h ^ Senior » J- s - Gardner , H . J . Long , Be ale , w ; E - Frost , A . Cudlipp , G . Bond , R . W . ; w - M . Outridge , H . P . Holley , J . T .
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Thackara , J . Woodhouse , A . Addison , J . D . Antill , H . J . Andrews , G . T . Aylen , H . Aylward , John Arnold , G . F . Brown , T . Bailey , sen ., Dr . Bland , W . Bolitho , A . Bone , F . J . Baker , W . Bates , F . J . Bolitho , A . Bramble , R . Brown , James Biden , J . J . H . Bascombe , H . Croucher , G . T . Cunningham , J . H . Corke , G , E . Curtis , Callingham , R . W . Curtiss , J . Craven , jun ., C . Carter , G .
H . Dean , Dunn , Capt . Dunsterville , J . Dudley , S . R . Ellis , Charles Emery , P . H . Emanuel , J . Franckeiss , Fyson , F . E . French , T . Good , VV . Gunnell , G . L . Green , J . W . Gieve , O . B . Gabell , J . Griffin , R . Gibbs , E . Hall , T . J . Hooper , W . J . Herbison , Jones , J . Jenkins , A . Jolliffe , Col . Joice , the Mayor , G . E . Kent , F . E . Knott , Dr . C .
Knott , L . Levy , Moses , G . Miller , Dr . Mumby , W . H . Matthews , K . W . Mitchell , Marriott , J . G . Niven , F . J . Proctor , G . Pearman , J . S . Parsons , A . M . Rae , W . Rowe , Robins , T . W . Scaddan , G . C . Sanderson , Sweetman , Spurrell , Col . M . G . Totterdell , W . Ward , VV . W . Webber , Dr . Keith Welsh , W . White , and W . Ward . The company broke up at the small hours of the morning .
BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —This lodge met at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . H . Kimm , 40 , presided , supported by Bros . Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . P . G . C , I . P . M . ; R . Hughes , S . W . ; J . B . Fourd , S . D . 40 , J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . A . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . A . Raper , Sec ;
T . J . Walder , S . D . ; I . W . Jordan , J . D . ; J . B . Foster , l . G . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; Leary , Tyler ; R . Avis , C . Martin , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . H . Hallett , I . P . M . 40 , and H . L . Hunt , 1 SS 4 . The minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed and communications read , a gentleman was proposed as a candidate , and , after several matters having been discussed , the lodge was closed .
HALIFAX . —De Warren Lodge ( No . 1302 ) . — THe monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the private rooms , White Swan Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Sutcliffe Greenwood , W . M ., when 30 out of the 25 members were present . The Secretary , Bro . W . Cooke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , read the minutes of the last meeting , which contained a resolution
" lhat an endeavour be made to raise , by voluntary contributions , the sum of 75 guineas as a Jubilee memento , in order to make the W . M . a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , with 40 votes in perpetuity . " Bro . Curry was raised as a M . M . by Bro . Wainhouse , P . M ., the historical lecture being given by Bro . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Bro . Arquith , P . M ., who had taken
chargeof the matter , announced that the 75 guineas necessary tocomplete the Vice-Patronship of the Boys'School , had been subscribed , and the De Warren was the third out of the 6 9 lodges in West Yorkshire , which had attained that proud position . It was decided that the money should be sent towards reducing , the debt on the new school . The Treasurer , Bro . Seed , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., stated that after all
accounts had been paid , there was a balance of nearly £ 70 in the bank . Bro . Whitehead , P . M ., in a . humorous and poetical speech then presented Bro . Wainhouse , P . M ., with a P . M . ' s apron and case , as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren for the
courteous way he had conducted the business during the two and a quarter years he had been W . M . Bro . Wainhouse , P . M ., having returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the supper room , where a convivial evening was spent . Bro . White , 61 , replying for the sister lodges .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This influential lodge met at the Lion Hotel , on the 17 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . H . Wheatley , W . M . ; Eales , S . W . ; Ransford , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec ; Scholding , I . G . ; W . Fisher , P . M . S 34 , D . C . ; H . Jones , P . M ., W . S . j Kent , Asst .
Org . j Culverwell , A . D . C . ; Spearing , I . P . M . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bro . G . C . Stafford , 902 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Meacock was impressively raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . Conway passed as a F . C . Ihe ballot was then taken on behalf of Bro . Fairclough , P . M .
155 , as a joining member , and Mr . Foes as an initiate . The latter , being in attendance , was duly inducted into Craft mysteries . The W . M . is to be congratulated on the very excellent manner in which he carried out the working of the three arduous ceremonies . Bro . Walls gave a notice of motion— " That thesum of ro guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , per W . Bro . II . Wheatley as
Steward , at the ensuing Festival . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The customary toasts were fluently proposed from the chairand duly honoured . The proceedings were altogether of a most enjoyable nature , enlivened as they were by the vocal abilities of Bros . YVright , Piper , Myers , and others .
DUNMOW-Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —The members of this well-known country lodge held their regular meeting at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., when a goodly muster of the local brethren were strongly supplemented by the London coniingent . The Rosslyn Lodge is not only an excellent workng one , but is a curiously hospitable and social assembly ,
which , when the labours of the evening are over , becomes a laughter-loving , laughter-producing , good-tempered mixture of town and country " merriemen . " There were present Bros . W . Rowe , W . M . j E . F . Ferris , S . W . j A . Rattray , P . P . A . G . S ., J . W . ; F . J . Snell , P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; G . D . Clapham , P . P . G . R ., Sec ; Robert C . Lyle , S . D . ; J . L . Franklin , J . D . ; T . W . Noble , Org . ; D . Milbank ,
l . G . j Fred . W . Warner , Tylerj James P . Lewin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . Essex ; A . Rattray , P . M ., P . G . A . S . Essex ; H . Dehane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; John Wright , R . Brazier , Walter Rivers , C . Bint , J . Sargeaunt , Mortimer Hall , J . M . Welch , John Smith , and H . Wilkie Jones . Visitors : Bros . W . Springett , 1044 ; Capt . A .
Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of Wks . Punjab . The lodge was opened in due form , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the former meeting the agenda paper for the evening was read by the Secretary . This contained the names of two brethren who sought to become joining members , viz .: Bros . Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1308 , 1974 , P . G . D . S . of Wks , Punjab , and John Smith , 1425 .
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A ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of each , and they were declared duly elected and returned thanks accordingly . The W . M . then opened the lodge . The officers showed how well qualified they are , one and all , to assist the W . M . in the carrying out of the work . A petition to the Supreme Grand Chapter for a charter for a Royal Arch Chapter to be attached to No . 1543 was
presented by Comps . Dehane and Nicols for the consent of the Rosslyn Lodge . Approval of this movement was signified by many members , but it was deemed better to defer the decision until the next meeting , when it is expected a large number of the local members will be present and have the opportunity of expressing their opinion . There being no further business before the lodge it was
closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the dining room , where a real old-fashioned , appetizing repast was admirably served . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with enthusiasm . Some humorous and witty speeches were made ,
and it was observed that a visitor seldom came to the Rosslyn Lodge without expressing at the close of the evening ' s "labour and refreshment" a strong desire of becoming a joining member , it being remarked that a better tempered or more amusing gathering of Masons met nowhere . ———
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —A large and important meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 14 th inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . Bro . Wm . Brown , W . M ., took the chair , and was supported by Bros . W . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Chap . ; Jas . Kay , Sec ; W . Lackenby , S . D . ; G . Lamb , J . D . j W . Storey , l . G . ; J . W . Shonksmith , Steward ; P . Pearson
and J . D . Irving , Assistant Stewards ; J . Hall , Tyler ; ] . Starkey , W . H . A . Coates , G . Shepherd , F . N . Halliwe ' H , T . Horsley , G . H . Hebblethwaite , E . Thackray , J . Clark , T . E . Abbey , W . S . Child , J . Smith , N . T . Nance , T . H . Harrison , J . Horner , W . Sharp , A . Archer , R . Ware , J . T . Spetch , R . Hayden , and others . After the confirmation of the minutes , successful ballots
were taken for three candidates . On the motion of Bro . Whytehead , P . M ., the consideration of the Colonial Institute question was deferred to an emergency meeting on the 28 th inst ., and a Special Committee was appointed to consider the question and report . The following visitors , amongst others who failed to sign the attendance book , were then admitted and took their
seats : Bros . G . Chapman , P . M . 47 ; T . G . Hodgson , W . M . 236 ; H . Longford , W . M . 1416 ; C . Greensides , P . M . 1416 ; G . Garbutt , P . M . 236 ; W . N . Cheeseman , W . M . 566 ; W . F . Tomlinson , P . M . 304 ; G . C . Lee , P . M . 1230 ;; G . Newton , P . M . 1019 ; B . Polkinghorne , P . M . 1991 ; J . Biscomb , 236 , - G . Manton , 1991 ; J . Saville , 236 ; M . Bryson , 236 ; f . Martin , IQQI ; VV . H .
Wigham , 1991 j S . Border , 236 ; C . Goldtborpe , 242 } S . G . Crummack , 236 ; W . H . Sampson , 236 ; T . Lawrence , IOOIJ E . VV . Purnell , 236 ; C . Wardle , 236 ; A . S . Simson , 123 j E . Carter , 236 j E . W . Hudson , 566 j and others . Altogether there were nearly 80 brethren in the lodge . The Deputy Prov . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire ,
Bro . the , Hon . W . T . Orde-Powletr , having been announced , the brethren rose whilst he entered , attended by the following Present and Past Prov . G . Officers : Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . W . ( acting as D . C . ) j Walter Reynolds , Prov . G . Treas . j M . C . Peck , Prov . G . Sec ; ] . Todd , - P . P . G . R . ; Rev . H . Greeves , P . P . G . Chap . j j . Sykes Rymer , P . P . G . R . j Wm . Lawton , P . P . G . R . j G .
Balmford , P . P . G . O . j M . Rooke , P . P . G . D . j George Kirby , Prov . G . D . C . j Major McGachen , Prov . A . G . D . C ; A . Sample , Prov . G . Org . ; C . G . Padel , P . P . G . O . ; and others . The Deputy P . G . M . was accompanied by V . W . Bro . the Dean of York , P . G . Chap ., and both these distinguished brethren were saluted in the usual manner . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to initiate a
candidate into the mysteries of the First Degree , which he did with great accuracy and impressiveness , giving also the tools and charge . At the conclusion of the ceremony the D . P . G . M . complimented the W . M . upon his work , and the members of the lodge upon their commodious premises and splendid furniture , which he regarded as a marvel of success when it was remembered that the
lodge was warranted only ten years ago . The Dean of York then proceeded to give an address on Freemasonry in its moral and social aspects , which was regarded by all who had the privilege of hearing it as one of the most practical and eloquent apologies for the Order that had ever been spoken . At its conclusion , a warm vote of thanks was passed to the Dean . Bro . Whytehead ,
P . M ., proposed as an honorary member of the lodge , for ballot at the next meeting , Bro . John Lane , of Torquay , author of the last great work on Masonry , which was seconded by the W . M . Several apologies for absence were read , including one from Bro . W . J . Hughan , the Masonic author , and the lodge was closed amid an interchange of " Hearty good wishes . "
Subsequently , the members entertained their visitors at a capital supper , at which the W . M . presided , and after justice had been done to the good things of this life , for even Masons must eat , in spite of the fact that profane persons sneer at them as a parcel of gourmands , the rest of the evening was spent in honouring the usual toasts , and in harmony to which all the singing brethren contributed .
HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous provincial lodge was held at the Rose and Crown Hotel on the 14 th inst . Among the numerous attendance we noticed Bros . Chandler , W . M . 3 T . VV . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 , 1768 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . M . 141 , & c , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; the Rev . C .
deCrespigny , P . M ., & . c , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., Treas . j W . T . Peat , Sec . j Bonell , S . D . j Drummond , J . D . j Dare , D . C . j Sapsworth and Grant , Stwds . j Piller , P . M . ; Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Middx ., Treas . elect j W . C . Page , P . M . j Perkins , Bond , Hunt , Masters , Smith , Gerhold , Spooner , Plambock , Williams , Rice , and others .
Among the visitors were Bros . J . T . Briggs , P . M . 157 , P . G . S . Middx . j Elsam , P . M . 201 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ,-Colbeck , W . M . 1585 ; Warner , W . M . 1793 ; Hunt , P . M . 176 S ; Langley , 22 S ; Bugler , 975 ; Springett , 1044 ; Mason , 1328 ; Radford , 1420 ; Whitehead , 1425 ; Greyson , 1426 ; Gates , 1 793 ; Williams , 1793 j and others .
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f view but as being for the amusement , and he hoped the tificati on , of those living around him and others who S * frorn a distance , and he believed they contributed f elv to the development of that manly spirit which ex-•t ^ d jn this country . With regard to his connection with IT eemasonry , he wished to express his most sincere thanks fthe brethren of the province for the noble way in which
thev had come rorwara ana contriDutea so largely to tnar eat Charity over whose festival he had the honour to pre-& , n was not only gratifying to him personally , but it S ' as specially gratifying to those charged with the adminis tration of that Charity , and they appreciated the noble av in which the brethren of this province came forward . He had the pleasure of going down to visit the Institution the festivaland the
few days after , saw regular quarterly Allowances distributed . He had the opportunity of seeing the inmates of the Asylum , and of hearing the very great oleasure afforded them by the very magnificent result which had accrued from the festival . If it gave them oleasure , how much more pleasure must it give to those £ ho were waiting to know if they could possibly be placed of the It must have
within the precincts Charity . gratified many an acheing heart to'hear that through the liberality of the brethren the number of annuitants would be considerably increased . This would come home to every Masonic heart and be a sincere gratification to those who had contributed so largely to its support . He could only hope that this magnificent result was an indication of the
manner in which the Masonic Charities would be taken up by the various provinces , and particularly by this province , where they had every reason to congratulate themselves upon the liberality which had been shown . Bro . Alderman Cudlipp proposed " The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . E . Le Feurve , G . D . England , and the Officers of P . G . Lodge , Present and Past , " to which Bro .
R J . Rastrick , P . G . I reas ., responded . Bro . Thackara , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in felicitous terms , and congratulated Bro . Boughton upon having been unanimously elected to fill the exalted position of W . M . of that important lodge . He said that
Bro . Boughton had , by perseverance and ability , risen to a most flourishing position in the town . He thought that a man who managed well his own affairs could manage well those of a corporation , therefore he considered the management of the Portsmouth Lodge could be safely left in the hands of Bro . Boughton .
The toast was received with considerable enthusiasm . The W . M ., Bro . J . W . Boughton , who was loudly applauded , said he was very proud indeed of the honour which had been conferred upon him by the brethren in selecting him as their W . M ., and he was also deeply gratified to see around him such a numerous and distinguished body of Masons on the occasion of his installation . He
thanked them heartily for their great kindness and support . They had conferred upon him a very high honour by placing him in the chair of the lodge for the ensuing year . When he became a Mason in that—his mother—lodge , some 10 years' since , he did not ever hope to attain that position , and he did not think he could do better than repeat the promise he made at his election , which was that in
carrying out the duties of the office he should endeavour , as far as lay in his humble power , to copy the example which had been set by the many worthy Masters who had passed the chair before him . Bro . J . Graham Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Installing Master , " and having contrasted the position of
the province now with what it was when the present Prov . Grand Master assumed its control , he said it would be very gratifying to the Masons of Portsmouth to note that the first great Jubilee celebration of the year had , through the truly Masonic instincts of Bro . Boughton , taken place in connection with the titular lodge of the grand old town .
The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W , W . B . Beach , responded . Bro . G . L . Green proposed " The Health of the W . M . 's J * Neighbouring Lodges , " which was responded to by Bro . W . G . P . Gilbert , W . M . 257 . . Bro . R . W . Beale , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br .. proposed
Ihe Visitors . " The Mayor of Portsmouth and Bro . J . Griffin , I . P ., responded . Bro . E . Goble , P . G . Sec , proposed "The Officers , " and Bro . J . W . Gieve , P . M ., "The Masonic Charities . "
i- Th ? Worshipful Master said that the next toast on the ~ l " eemasonry and the Drama "—would , he very much regretted to say , have to be omitted , in consequence ot we unavoidable absence of Bros . Broadley , P . M ., and Augustus Harris , W . M . of the Drury Lane Lodge . Bro . im ' -ui ad fu " '" tended Deing present , but had found it to trft ff t 0 d ° S 0 at t , le last moment > and had telegraphed
tr , v evenin if - Boughton gave an "At Home" at stvl t 0 u a Hall ' which had been decorated in a similar to a ^'od S building . The company , who commenced the h || at mne ° ' ' ock- were received at the entrance to h „ D room bv the worthy host , who was ably supported ? , „ P ° s- . 1 . T . Thackara . R . W . R M I P . H . P . Hnlkv . fi .
, £ ft'tehall , G . H . Dean , J . H . Corke , T . W . Scaddan , and able " ; Ji . rtls ' who officiated as M . C . ' s , and were indefatigairiu 1 discharge of their duties . Among the early granM i Provincial Grand Master , who had kindly cloth n a dls P ensation enabling Masons to appear in the addif i . decorations of the Craft , which imparted o „ i _ . 0 nal bnllance to the scene . The catering-, which was
Save d ¦ ••Anti " and Co , J lef ' nothin S t 0 be desired . Unflao " ' , an ' nterval for supper , dancing was kept up the rTa 2 B y until after two o'clock , the music played by Band s tHe Royal Marines > under the baton of Bro . all the geant ^ atson > being thoroughly appreciated by BouphtQ CO > mpanv . ' who likewise heartily appreciated Bro . tr ust hi » c ° ' derate arid generous hospitality , and we th orou " ? , '" receive that elevation in Masonry he so
Amo ueserves . '" itiateclT ' those Present > together with a bevy of the unat 'ired- -M SeX ' ° were one and a 11 most charmingly K . VV p r ,, sonic colours , & o , predominating—were the " ' - ¦ S-Dun ' lon ? £ ? - W- W " B ' Beach > M P J Bros - ?•LoS' u K- Lancaster , R . J . Rastrick , E . Goble , H . Bailey HV Lashmore , F . Powell , H . T . Arthur , T . J . M : FT " ; Klmber , F . Sanders , J , Palmer , D . G . Gilmour , JX MWiS 1 c ' o Hi ! 1 ' W" Beutte "> J- J- * combe , G . J , - Dare h ^ Senior » J- s - Gardner , H . J . Long , Be ale , w ; E - Frost , A . Cudlipp , G . Bond , R . W . ; w - M . Outridge , H . P . Holley , J . T .
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Thackara , J . Woodhouse , A . Addison , J . D . Antill , H . J . Andrews , G . T . Aylen , H . Aylward , John Arnold , G . F . Brown , T . Bailey , sen ., Dr . Bland , W . Bolitho , A . Bone , F . J . Baker , W . Bates , F . J . Bolitho , A . Bramble , R . Brown , James Biden , J . J . H . Bascombe , H . Croucher , G . T . Cunningham , J . H . Corke , G , E . Curtis , Callingham , R . W . Curtiss , J . Craven , jun ., C . Carter , G .
H . Dean , Dunn , Capt . Dunsterville , J . Dudley , S . R . Ellis , Charles Emery , P . H . Emanuel , J . Franckeiss , Fyson , F . E . French , T . Good , VV . Gunnell , G . L . Green , J . W . Gieve , O . B . Gabell , J . Griffin , R . Gibbs , E . Hall , T . J . Hooper , W . J . Herbison , Jones , J . Jenkins , A . Jolliffe , Col . Joice , the Mayor , G . E . Kent , F . E . Knott , Dr . C .
Knott , L . Levy , Moses , G . Miller , Dr . Mumby , W . H . Matthews , K . W . Mitchell , Marriott , J . G . Niven , F . J . Proctor , G . Pearman , J . S . Parsons , A . M . Rae , W . Rowe , Robins , T . W . Scaddan , G . C . Sanderson , Sweetman , Spurrell , Col . M . G . Totterdell , W . Ward , VV . W . Webber , Dr . Keith Welsh , W . White , and W . Ward . The company broke up at the small hours of the morning .
BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —This lodge met at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . H . Kimm , 40 , presided , supported by Bros . Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . P . G . C , I . P . M . ; R . Hughes , S . W . ; J . B . Fourd , S . D . 40 , J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . P . A . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . A . Raper , Sec ;
T . J . Walder , S . D . ; I . W . Jordan , J . D . ; J . B . Foster , l . G . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; Leary , Tyler ; R . Avis , C . Martin , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . H . Hallett , I . P . M . 40 , and H . L . Hunt , 1 SS 4 . The minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed and communications read , a gentleman was proposed as a candidate , and , after several matters having been discussed , the lodge was closed .
HALIFAX . —De Warren Lodge ( No . 1302 ) . — THe monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the private rooms , White Swan Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Sutcliffe Greenwood , W . M ., when 30 out of the 25 members were present . The Secretary , Bro . W . Cooke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , read the minutes of the last meeting , which contained a resolution
" lhat an endeavour be made to raise , by voluntary contributions , the sum of 75 guineas as a Jubilee memento , in order to make the W . M . a Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , with 40 votes in perpetuity . " Bro . Curry was raised as a M . M . by Bro . Wainhouse , P . M ., the historical lecture being given by Bro . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Bro . Arquith , P . M ., who had taken
chargeof the matter , announced that the 75 guineas necessary tocomplete the Vice-Patronship of the Boys'School , had been subscribed , and the De Warren was the third out of the 6 9 lodges in West Yorkshire , which had attained that proud position . It was decided that the money should be sent towards reducing , the debt on the new school . The Treasurer , Bro . Seed , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., stated that after all
accounts had been paid , there was a balance of nearly £ 70 in the bank . Bro . Whitehead , P . M ., in a . humorous and poetical speech then presented Bro . Wainhouse , P . M ., with a P . M . ' s apron and case , as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren for the
courteous way he had conducted the business during the two and a quarter years he had been W . M . Bro . Wainhouse , P . M ., having returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the supper room , where a convivial evening was spent . Bro . White , 61 , replying for the sister lodges .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This influential lodge met at the Lion Hotel , on the 17 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . H . Wheatley , W . M . ; Eales , S . W . ; Ransford , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Sec ; Scholding , I . G . ; W . Fisher , P . M . S 34 , D . C . ; H . Jones , P . M ., W . S . j Kent , Asst .
Org . j Culverwell , A . D . C . ; Spearing , I . P . M . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bro . G . C . Stafford , 902 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Meacock was impressively raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . Conway passed as a F . C . Ihe ballot was then taken on behalf of Bro . Fairclough , P . M .
155 , as a joining member , and Mr . Foes as an initiate . The latter , being in attendance , was duly inducted into Craft mysteries . The W . M . is to be congratulated on the very excellent manner in which he carried out the working of the three arduous ceremonies . Bro . Walls gave a notice of motion— " That thesum of ro guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , per W . Bro . II . Wheatley as
Steward , at the ensuing Festival . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The customary toasts were fluently proposed from the chairand duly honoured . The proceedings were altogether of a most enjoyable nature , enlivened as they were by the vocal abilities of Bros . YVright , Piper , Myers , and others .
DUNMOW-Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —The members of this well-known country lodge held their regular meeting at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., when a goodly muster of the local brethren were strongly supplemented by the London coniingent . The Rosslyn Lodge is not only an excellent workng one , but is a curiously hospitable and social assembly ,
which , when the labours of the evening are over , becomes a laughter-loving , laughter-producing , good-tempered mixture of town and country " merriemen . " There were present Bros . W . Rowe , W . M . j E . F . Ferris , S . W . j A . Rattray , P . P . A . G . S ., J . W . ; F . J . Snell , P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; G . D . Clapham , P . P . G . R ., Sec ; Robert C . Lyle , S . D . ; J . L . Franklin , J . D . ; T . W . Noble , Org . ; D . Milbank ,
l . G . j Fred . W . Warner , Tylerj James P . Lewin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . Essex ; A . Rattray , P . M ., P . G . A . S . Essex ; H . Dehane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; John Wright , R . Brazier , Walter Rivers , C . Bint , J . Sargeaunt , Mortimer Hall , J . M . Welch , John Smith , and H . Wilkie Jones . Visitors : Bros . W . Springett , 1044 ; Capt . A .
Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of Wks . Punjab . The lodge was opened in due form , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the former meeting the agenda paper for the evening was read by the Secretary . This contained the names of two brethren who sought to become joining members , viz .: Bros . Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1308 , 1974 , P . G . D . S . of Wks , Punjab , and John Smith , 1425 .
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A ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of each , and they were declared duly elected and returned thanks accordingly . The W . M . then opened the lodge . The officers showed how well qualified they are , one and all , to assist the W . M . in the carrying out of the work . A petition to the Supreme Grand Chapter for a charter for a Royal Arch Chapter to be attached to No . 1543 was
presented by Comps . Dehane and Nicols for the consent of the Rosslyn Lodge . Approval of this movement was signified by many members , but it was deemed better to defer the decision until the next meeting , when it is expected a large number of the local members will be present and have the opportunity of expressing their opinion . There being no further business before the lodge it was
closed in due form , and the brethren retired to the dining room , where a real old-fashioned , appetizing repast was admirably served . After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured with enthusiasm . Some humorous and witty speeches were made ,
and it was observed that a visitor seldom came to the Rosslyn Lodge without expressing at the close of the evening ' s "labour and refreshment" a strong desire of becoming a joining member , it being remarked that a better tempered or more amusing gathering of Masons met nowhere . ———
YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —A large and important meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 14 th inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . Bro . Wm . Brown , W . M ., took the chair , and was supported by Bros . W . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Chap . ; Jas . Kay , Sec ; W . Lackenby , S . D . ; G . Lamb , J . D . j W . Storey , l . G . ; J . W . Shonksmith , Steward ; P . Pearson
and J . D . Irving , Assistant Stewards ; J . Hall , Tyler ; ] . Starkey , W . H . A . Coates , G . Shepherd , F . N . Halliwe ' H , T . Horsley , G . H . Hebblethwaite , E . Thackray , J . Clark , T . E . Abbey , W . S . Child , J . Smith , N . T . Nance , T . H . Harrison , J . Horner , W . Sharp , A . Archer , R . Ware , J . T . Spetch , R . Hayden , and others . After the confirmation of the minutes , successful ballots
were taken for three candidates . On the motion of Bro . Whytehead , P . M ., the consideration of the Colonial Institute question was deferred to an emergency meeting on the 28 th inst ., and a Special Committee was appointed to consider the question and report . The following visitors , amongst others who failed to sign the attendance book , were then admitted and took their
seats : Bros . G . Chapman , P . M . 47 ; T . G . Hodgson , W . M . 236 ; H . Longford , W . M . 1416 ; C . Greensides , P . M . 1416 ; G . Garbutt , P . M . 236 ; W . N . Cheeseman , W . M . 566 ; W . F . Tomlinson , P . M . 304 ; G . C . Lee , P . M . 1230 ;; G . Newton , P . M . 1019 ; B . Polkinghorne , P . M . 1991 ; J . Biscomb , 236 , - G . Manton , 1991 ; J . Saville , 236 ; M . Bryson , 236 ; f . Martin , IQQI ; VV . H .
Wigham , 1991 j S . Border , 236 ; C . Goldtborpe , 242 } S . G . Crummack , 236 ; W . H . Sampson , 236 ; T . Lawrence , IOOIJ E . VV . Purnell , 236 ; C . Wardle , 236 ; A . S . Simson , 123 j E . Carter , 236 j E . W . Hudson , 566 j and others . Altogether there were nearly 80 brethren in the lodge . The Deputy Prov . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire ,
Bro . the , Hon . W . T . Orde-Powletr , having been announced , the brethren rose whilst he entered , attended by the following Present and Past Prov . G . Officers : Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . W . ( acting as D . C . ) j Walter Reynolds , Prov . G . Treas . j M . C . Peck , Prov . G . Sec ; ] . Todd , - P . P . G . R . ; Rev . H . Greeves , P . P . G . Chap . j j . Sykes Rymer , P . P . G . R . j Wm . Lawton , P . P . G . R . j G .
Balmford , P . P . G . O . j M . Rooke , P . P . G . D . j George Kirby , Prov . G . D . C . j Major McGachen , Prov . A . G . D . C ; A . Sample , Prov . G . Org . ; C . G . Padel , P . P . G . O . ; and others . The Deputy P . G . M . was accompanied by V . W . Bro . the Dean of York , P . G . Chap ., and both these distinguished brethren were saluted in the usual manner . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to initiate a
candidate into the mysteries of the First Degree , which he did with great accuracy and impressiveness , giving also the tools and charge . At the conclusion of the ceremony the D . P . G . M . complimented the W . M . upon his work , and the members of the lodge upon their commodious premises and splendid furniture , which he regarded as a marvel of success when it was remembered that the
lodge was warranted only ten years ago . The Dean of York then proceeded to give an address on Freemasonry in its moral and social aspects , which was regarded by all who had the privilege of hearing it as one of the most practical and eloquent apologies for the Order that had ever been spoken . At its conclusion , a warm vote of thanks was passed to the Dean . Bro . Whytehead ,
P . M ., proposed as an honorary member of the lodge , for ballot at the next meeting , Bro . John Lane , of Torquay , author of the last great work on Masonry , which was seconded by the W . M . Several apologies for absence were read , including one from Bro . W . J . Hughan , the Masonic author , and the lodge was closed amid an interchange of " Hearty good wishes . "
Subsequently , the members entertained their visitors at a capital supper , at which the W . M . presided , and after justice had been done to the good things of this life , for even Masons must eat , in spite of the fact that profane persons sneer at them as a parcel of gourmands , the rest of the evening was spent in honouring the usual toasts , and in harmony to which all the singing brethren contributed .
HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous provincial lodge was held at the Rose and Crown Hotel on the 14 th inst . Among the numerous attendance we noticed Bros . Chandler , W . M . 3 T . VV . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 , 1768 , P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . M . 141 , & c , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; the Rev . C .
deCrespigny , P . M ., & . c , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., Treas . j W . T . Peat , Sec . j Bonell , S . D . j Drummond , J . D . j Dare , D . C . j Sapsworth and Grant , Stwds . j Piller , P . M . ; Featherstone , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Middx ., Treas . elect j W . C . Page , P . M . j Perkins , Bond , Hunt , Masters , Smith , Gerhold , Spooner , Plambock , Williams , Rice , and others .
Among the visitors were Bros . J . T . Briggs , P . M . 157 , P . G . S . Middx . j Elsam , P . M . 201 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ,-Colbeck , W . M . 1585 ; Warner , W . M . 1793 ; Hunt , P . M . 176 S ; Langley , 22 S ; Bugler , 975 ; Springett , 1044 ; Mason , 1328 ; Radford , 1420 ; Whitehead , 1425 ; Greyson , 1426 ; Gates , 1 793 ; Williams , 1793 j and others .