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gratulate them upon their Installing Officer , and him upon the admirable manner in which he had carried out the important duties of that position . The W . M . had said that Kent was the second upon the list of subscribers for the Boys' School Fund this year . It was certainly something to be proud of , and he was rather surprised to hear Bro . Binckes say that he was not too satisfied with the

handsome sum of £ 10 , 000 and upwards , handed in that day . Kent was second upon the list , and he ( Bro . Eastes ) saw no res son why Kent should not be next year first on the list , if the brethren would as well as paying their four shillings per year through their lodges , give a guinea each from their own pockets . He hoped to see the day when everyone would feel it his duty to support one or other ,

and all if he could afford it , of those magnificent Institutions , that made the charity of Freemasonry something more then a name . Those who did so would reap their reward in knowing that they were doing that which would help a poor distressed and aged brother in his sorest need , or placing the orphan in a position where its future would be secured through good training and sound education ,

and their reward would be great . They could see by that that his ideas of Freemasonry were that charity was one of its greatest duties , and the first to prove its sincerity and truth . Bro . Eastes concluded a most eloquent address by hoping it would not be long before he was with them again , anel thanked them sincerely for the hearty reception his name had met with at their hands . He then

retired amid rounds of cheering , and other manifestations of esteem . Bros . Coupland , Spurrell , and Blackie , severally responded for " The Rest of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Spinks then proposed " The Health of the W . M . " in choice and appropriate terms , and Bro . Picken replied , thanking them for their kindness to him in the past , and craving their indulgence in the future . "The Visitors "

were next toasted , and Bros . Bates , Hayes , Woodley , Etheredge , and Donolly , severally responded , The W . M . then proposed " The Past Masters , " paying a distinguished compliment to Bro . Spink's , for the magnificant manner in which he had worked the ceremony of installation , and Bros . Spink ' s and Weston returned thanks . The toast of " The Officers" followed , and Bro . Shaw suitably replied . " The Masonic Press , " coupled with the name of our

representative was received with cheers , and Bro . Jolly returned thanks . The worthy host was then specially thanked for his excellent catering , and responded , anel then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . A military quartette , comprised of Bros . Buckland , Harding , G . Smith , and Taylor , performed a choice selection of vocal and instrumental music during the evening , receiving for it a cordial vote of thanks .

HALLIFORD . —The Thames Valley Lodge ( No . 1460 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . T . Burdett Yeoman , W . M ., in the chair , the remaining officers present being : —Bro ? . W . Sweetland , S . W . ; W . Paas , P . M ., Treas . I . G . ; Marsh , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; W . Alcock , S . D . ; and the following P . M . ' s and brethren : Bros . W .

T . Stowe , I . P . M ., P . P . G . P ., anel P . G . P . England ; Colonel James Peters , P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; Geo . Townsend , P . M ., P . G . S . ; E . F . Thomas , Penniston Dunn , R . Stone , H . H . Burrows , and J . H . Southwood . The lodge unanimously voted five guineas to the Boys' and Girls' School respectively , and five guineas to the " Burdett" Testimonial Fund . We were glad to notice , since the last meeting ,

this lodge has been particularly favoured by the R . W . the Grand Master on the appointment of Bro . Colonel Peters , P . M ., to the chair of G . J . W ., and Bro . J . L . Jones , P . M ., to P . G . D ., also Bro . Geo . Townsend , P . M . to P . G . Stwd . In the course of the business Bros . Albert J . Altman , J . W . 1657 , and J . H . Southwood , W . M / 1260 , were unanimously elected joining members . The lodge being closed , the

brethren adjourned to the banquet table , Bro . T . B . Yeoman , W . M ., although far from enjoying the good health that we have long been accustomed to meet him in , presiding with his usual ability . The usual Masonic toasts concluded a most agreeable summer meeting . The lodge was honoured by the following visitors : Bros . F , R . Green , P . M . 8 ; E . P . Barlow , P . M . 15 ; and T . A . Hussey , 180 .

PARKGATE . —Dee Lodge ( No . 1576 ) . —The annual meeting cf this young and thriving lodge took place on Thurselay , nth inst ., in their handsome loelge room at Parkgate . The W . M ., Bro . Thomas Cheswotth , was in the chair , supported by his officers , Bros . John Jones , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; J . S . Cuthbert , J . W . ; J . Beesley , S . D . ; W . Jones , J . D . ; A . Richardson , Secretary ; J .

Pemberton , I . G . There was a numerous gathering of influential brethren from the counties of Chester anel Lancaster . After some formal business of the lodge had taken place , the W . M . elect was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Chesworth , by Bros . Staley , W . M . 605 , and J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W . of Cheshire . After acknowledging the ancient obligation , all below the rank of

Installed Master withelrew . Bro . John Jones was then installed by Bro . Chesworth , the retiring Master , in a veiy able and Craftsmanlike manner . After the usual obligations had been taken , the brethren were again admitted , when , after saluting the new Master in strict Masonic order and fashion , the following officers were invested for the ensuing year : Bro « . Thomas Chesworth , I . P . M . and Treasurer ; J . S . Cuthbert , S . W . ; Arthur Richardson , J . W . ;

W . Jones , Secretary ; J . Pemberton , S . D . ; Hugh Chesworth , J . D . ; Henry Thomas , I . G . ; Thos . Cottrell and Thomas Mur . nerley , Stewards ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . The lodge was then closed , anel the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Thomas Acton , the obliging and attentive host of the Union Hotel , Parkgate . Bro . John Jones , the Worshipful Master , presided , doing the honours and duties of the chair with excellent effect . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and re-

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ceived with the utmost respect , attention , and cordiality , and were ably responded to . After enjoying a most pleasant afternoon and evening , to which no little zest was given by the capital songs sung by several of the brethren , a separation took place at an early hour , wiih hopes expressed that all might meet again to celebrate a like event . The usual concluding toast was then given , " The Tyler . "

RAYLEIGH . —Trinity Lodsre ( No . 1734 ) . — This young lodge , which was only consecrated last March , is in full working order , the duties of every officer being well and efficiently discharged , held their regular monthly meeting on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at their lodge room , at the Golden Lion Hotel , Rayleigh . There was a very good attendance of members and visitors . W , Bro . W . Pissey ,

( P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . W . ) , W . M ., presided , and was assisted by W . Bros . D . B . Grout , ( P . M . 160 , P . P . S . G . D . ) , acting as P . M . ; John Allen , ( P . M . 160 , P . P . G . S . B . ) , S . W . ; E . Judd , ( P . M . 160 , P . P . G . R . ) , J . W . ; Bro . Allen , Secretary W . Bro . F . J . Wiseman ( P . M . 160 ) , S . D . ; Bros . W . J . Belcham , jun ., acting as J . D . ; Rev . A . F . Heaton , I . G .,

and J . Allen , Tyler . The business of the lodge was confirming the minutes of last meeting , raising Bro Joseph Webster to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., passing Bro . C T . Witham to the Degree of F . C ., the passing and raising being done in a very able manner by the W . M .. After some propositions were made the lodge was closed , and a most enjoyable evening was afterwards spent .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

KEN DAL . —Kendal Castle Chapter ( No . 129 ) . —It has been the custom for some years past in this chapWr to hold the annual festival in the summer , and to go from home to celebrate it . This year the Grange Hotel at Grange-over-Sands , the Torquay of the North , was chosen for the occasion . We most heartily congratulate the M . E . Z . and his officers on their good taste and power

of " selection . " The locality is extremely beautiful , the hotel charmingly situated , and the appointments perfection . Dinner was put on the tables at four o ' clock , and the M . E Z . E . Comp . Joseph Biniley was supported by E . Comps . John Talbot , H ., Prov . G . Assist . S . ; George McKay , J ., Prov . G . S . E . ; John Holme , P . Z . ; John Bowes , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . N . ; W . Kirkbride , P . Z ., Prov . G . P . S . ; Arnison , P . Z . ; Titus

Wilson , P . Z ., Treas . of 129 ; and Comps . John Armstrong , P . S . No . 148 ; W . Cartmel , Banks , Nelson , Taylor , Baron , T . O . Atkinson , anel others . The dinner , which was served a la Russe , included every delicacy of the season , and the wines were of the choicest brands . Grace after meat having been said by E . 6 omp . J ., the usual loyal and Masonic toasts received due honour . The M . E . Z . in

proposing " The Prov . G . Supt ., the Earl of Bective , and the Prov . G . Chapter , " referred to the excellent manner in which his Lordship ruled over the province , and made a happy allusion to the proverbial hospitality of Underley . E . Comp . McKay , Prov . G . S . E ., responded , and referred to the many advantages that would accrue to Royal Arch Masonry in the province by the formation of the Provincial

Chapter . He hoped soon to have the bye-laws ready for distribution , and also to have the bye-laws of individual chapters approved by the Prov . G . Superintendent . E . Comp . Bowes proposed " The M . E . Z ., Officers , and Members of the Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 , " and in doing so referred to his long connection with the chapter , having been one of the promoters and the first M . E . H . He

complimented the present officers for the zeal they manifested as promoters of the Royal Art , and made an especial reference to the M . E . Z ., E . Comp . Joseph Bintley , who had for many years been a " worker" in the good cause . The toast was very warmly received . E . Comp . Bintley in reply thanked all present for the reception they had given to the toast , so kindly proposeel by their old and

valued friend , Comp . Bowes . He had done something for the good of Masonry , and he hoped to do still more . Their Chapter was in a good position , financially and otherwise , and with such an overseer of the woik as Comp . Bowes he did not doubt that they would meet with as much success in the future as they had in the past . " The Visitors" having been proposed , Comps . Kirkbride , Arnison , and Armstrong

respectively responded , and expiessed their great pleasure in being invited to take part in such enjoyable festivities . Comp . McKay , having obtained permission to propose a toast , said he had the utmost pleasure in proposing " The Health of E . Comp . Bowes . " No one piesent was more indebted to that companion than he was . No matter what work had to be done Comp . Bowes was always equal to

the occasion , and not only so , but his services were always most willingly renelered . The whole province was greatly indebted to that companion both in the Craft and the Arch . He proposed his good health with the greatest cordiality . Comp . Bowes in responding said he was conscious of having done something for the good of Masonry in the province , and the fact that his services were acceptable to them

was a sufficient reward for the trouble he had taken . He was not tired yet ; he loved Masonry now better than ever he did ; he hoped for many years to be spared to assist in renelering their beautiful ceremonies in a creditable manner . " The Health of E . Comp . John Holme , P . Z ., " having been proposed , that companion made a suitable reply . He

had presided on the occasion of three of their annual gatherings , and it always afforded him very great pleasure to meet bis brothers and companions for the purpose of promoting those principles which they all professed to admire . During the evening Comps . Kirkbride and Nelson sung some excellent songs , and a most enjoyable day wis brought to a close at an early hour .

PORTRE A . —Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 342 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of this large chapter was held at Freemason ' s Hall , St . George ' s-squarc , on Wednes-

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day , the 3 rd inst . There were present Comps . A . Riddell , Z . ; G . Green , H . ; R . Twiney , J . ; and a large number of the officers and members , including J . Craven , I . P . Z . ; E . S . Main , P . Z . ; and otheis . After the usual business , which included an exaltation , the ceremony in connection with which was most ably performed , especially the rendering of the comprehensive and interesting lectures

peculiar to this degree—also the duty of P . S . was most ably sustained by Comp . James Willmott—a sum of £ 10 10 s . was voted to Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ( Female Fund ) , thus proving the practical as well as the professed principles of this good working chapter . After the chapter was closed , the companions adjourned to a cold supper , when the usual loyal anel Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

TRURO . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 180 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 18 th inst . The R . W . Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . W . of England , installed the W . Bro . Charles Truscott , jun ., P . Prov . G . S . B . of Cheshire , as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Hughan having installed every W . M . since he acted as the first Master of the lodge in 1865 . The W . M . ( who

is much respected as a zealous Mason ) , appointed and invested his officers for 1878-9 : Bros . William Lake , P . Prov . G . Reg ., I . P . M . ; John Jeffery , S . W . ; Dr . William Mason , J . W . ; Richard Lean , M . O . ; J . Cooper Furness , S . O . ; J . T . Tellman , J . O . ; William J . Johns , P . M . ( P . Prov . G . Secretary ) , Treasurer ; J . C . R . Crewes , P . M . ( P . Prov . S . of W . ) , Secretary ; W .

Allen , Reg . of Mks . , Henry Toope , S . D . -, J . T . Trythall , J . D . ; Walter P . Smith , C . E ., D . C ; Henry Roberts , I . G . ; John Langdon , Tyler . There were also present Bros . W . Middleton , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D ., and W . Rooks , P . Prov . G . Purst ., and as visitors Bros . W . F . Newman , P . M . 94 ,

P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Michael Little , W . M . 94 , P . Prov . G . S . B ; John J . Taylor , S . O . 87 ; W . D . Rogers , Secretary 94 ; and G . Brown , P . Prov . J . G . W . Leicestershire , who kindly acted as J . W . The R . W . Bro . J . Hughan exhibited photos from the pages of an old Mark book of Aberdeen , of A . D . 1670 .

MARYPORT . —Whitwell Lodge ( No . 151 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 18 th inst . There was not a large attendance . Present : — Bros . J . II . Banks , W . M ., P . G . \ .. D . C ; W . Armstrong , S . W . ; J . Gardiner , P . M ., as J . W ., P . G . J . W . ; E . G . Mitchell , M . O . ; J . W . Robinson , S . O . ; I . D . Thompson , J . O . ; W . V . Lamonby , Chaplain , P . P . G .

A . D . C ( Freemason ) ; Jos . Nicholson , P . M ., Treas ., as S . D ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Adair , Sec . ; W . Stoddard , U . D ., as I . G . ; W . H . Leuthwaite , as J . D . ; J . Smith , Org ., P . P . G . Org . ; R . G . Harris , Tyler ; T . Weatherston . The minutes being read and confirmed , ballots were taken for Bros . J . H . Raven and T . Milburn , both of Lodge of Perseverance , No . 371 , which were unanimous . Bro . Raven

being in attendance , he was duly advanceel to the honourable degree in the most perfect manner by the W . M ., this being Bro . Banks ' s first night in the chair . The new Overseers also deserve very creditable mention . Bro . Milburn , the other candidate for advancement , was not present . After certificates had been presented to two or three brethren , Bro . Lamonby moved , and Bro . Mitchell

seconded , and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Gardiner for the time and trouble he had expended in undertaking the Stewardship of Whitwell Lodge at the recent festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , which resulted in a sum of nearly £ 20 being raised . Bro . A .

Walter , W . M . of Mark Lodge of True Friendship , No . 20 , Scotch Constitution , Maryport , was proposed as a candidate for advancement , not as an officiating member be it noted . The lodge was then closed . Reports of Lodge 1526 , Chapters 223 , 1423 , and 1393 , stand over .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

J-IVERPOOL . —Liverpool Conclave ( No . 55 ) . —The annual festival assembly of the knights attached to this conclave of the Masonic Order of the Knights of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine , situated in the West Lancashire division , was held on the evening of Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . Em . Sir Knight J . Capell , M . P . S ., was on the throne , and

amongst others present were 111 . Sir Knight Dr . J . Kellett Smith , Int . General ; Sir Knights Thompson , V . E . ; R . Young , Prelate ; W . Vines , Recorder ; Pyer , Roberts , Callow , J . R . Goepel , P . S . ; Joseph Wood , Treasurer ( Freemason ) ; H . Burrows , 90 ; with Em . Sir Knight J . Skeaf , M . P . S . of the Skelmerstlale Conclave , No . 55 , and Sir Knight R . Reader , as visitors . The throne , after the conclave had been solemnly opened , was taken by 111 . Sir

Knight Dr . J . K . Smith , Int . General W . L ., who most impressively enthroned Em . Sir Knight Thompson as M . P . S . Sir Knt . R . Young was invested Prelate ; Sir Knt . Joseph Wood was unanimously re-electeel Treasurer ; and Sir Knight Vines again consented to act as Recorder . The appointment to the other offices were left over until the next meeting . The knights subsequently banqueted pa the same building .

HOLLOWAY s PILLS . —This cooling Medicine has the happiest effect when the blood is overheated and a tendency to inllammatory action Is set up in the system ; one fill taken fcliortty before dinner , does away with the indigestion , fulness , and lUluency—indications ot a weak . stovwacU e >* r iHsoTiteveel liver . A few Pills taken at bedtime act as alteratives and aperients ; they not only relieve the hove els , but regulate eveiy organ connected with them , overcome all acrid humours , and eneouragc a free supply of all the secretions essential to our well-being . Hnlloway ' s Pills thoroughly cleanse and perfectly regulate the circulation , and beget a feeling of comfort in hot climates and high temperatures , which is most desirable for preservation of health . —[ ADV-T . !