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marshalled them into tho Lodge in due form . Many Masons were present who had come from some distance to witness and take part in the day ' s proceedings . The chairs of the Master and Wardens were occupied by the Rev . Arthur R . Ward , M . A ., G-. Chaplain , D . Trov . G . M . of the province , and by Bros . J . Deighton and A . Westmorland , the Prov . Grand Wardens for the year . The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , the D . Prov . Grand Master read to the brethren extractsfrom a letter just' received from the Prov . Grand Master ,
^ apologizing for his non-attendance , and regretting that a severe attack of sickness , which confined him to his bed , would prevent his being present to consecrate the Lodge . The work of consecration was therefore performed by the D . Prov . Grand Master , assisted by Bro . Edwards , Prov . G . Sec , who kindly undertook , on short notice , the office of Chaplain . The D . Prov . GRAND MASTER having ascertained that tho brethren still approved of the officers named in the petition , proceeded with the beautiful form of consecration . The vessels used were those belonging to the Grand Lodge of England , which were kindly lent for the occasino .
On the conclusion of this ceremony , tho new Master , Bro . Dr . Whitsed , was regularly installed , the work being most admirably performed by the Senior Warden of the new Lodge ( Bro . Dr . Rooke , Prov . Grand Steward ) . A ballot was then taken for several gentlemen who had been regularl y proposed and seconded , and they were all unanimously elected . There being more than five candidates , a dispensation was granted by the D . Prov . Grand Master , authorizing their initiation on one evening . The E . A . degree was then conferred upon the first of the candidates
( the Mayor of Wiebeaoh , ) by the D . Prov . Grand Master . Bros . Deighton , Westmorland , Massy , Dawbarn , and Dr . Rooke , also each initiated one candidate . Bro . Deighton then addressed the newly initiated brethren , aud gave the charge of the first degree . The W . M . next proceeded to appoint liis officers , and the following brethren were invested in due form : —Bros . Dr . Rooke , S . W . ; A . IT . Ward , J . W . ; K . Young , S . D . ; W . H . Holl . J . D . ; J . Richardson , I . G . ; and the Lodge appointed the W . M . to the office of Treasurer . candidates
Four were then proposed for initiation for the next meeting . The W . M . then , in highly complimentary terms , proposed that the Prov . Grand Master and tho D . Prov . Grand Master should be elected honorary members of the Lodge , which was carried unanimously , as was also the proposition of Bro . Dr . Rooke , that the same honour should be conferred on the Prov . Grand Wardens . The Lodge was then closed aud the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and the evening
spent very agreeably . So ended a day thoroughly enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to be present , —a day long to be remembered by the Wisbeach Masons . Amongst the distinguished visitors who were present , in addition to those already named , were Bros . W . Simpson , -Prov . G . Steward ; C . J . Jones , Prov . G . Treas . ; Hogreen , Prov . G-. Purst ; H . Kennedy , P . M ., of Lynn , and others . Everything passed off exceedingly well , and we congratulate Bros . Whitsed and Rooke on having triumphed over so difficultiesand
many , on having started the Lodge in so favourable a manner . The furniture and jewels are all very good , and there are some Masons belonging to the new Lodge who are thoroughly up in their work . We shall be much surprised if " The Lodge of United Good Fellowship , " No . 1 , 111 , be not , before long , one of our best Provincial Lodges .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . JERSEY . —Sussex Lodge ( No . 722 ) . —This Lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Thursday the 12 th , when Bro . Aubin was raised to the sublime degree by Bro . Adams , P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Le Couteur , W . M . The Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Jewell , P . M ., initiated into the order Messrs . Pierce , Pallie and John DeLa Perille . The business of the evening being concluded , the brethren retired to refreshment , which was honoured with the presence of the
R . AV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . James John Hammond , and live of his Grand Officers , together with several visiting brethren . After the usual Masonic toasts , Bro .. Biggs , Prov . G . Reg . of Wilts , on behalf of the visitors , took occasion to congratulate the brethren of Jersey on the advantages they enjoyed in having their highly esteemed Grand Master so frequently amongst them , the results of which could be seen in every Lodge in tho province ; he himself felt it a privilege and a pleasure to attend whenever an opportunity offered as visiting brotherand he
a , felt bound to say that better working lie had never seen than that of Bros . Adams and Jewell . The painting which adorned their walls , of Pro . Adams a . s their lecture master , was alike gratifying to him and creditable to themselves as an acknowledgment of his valuable services and a sufficient guarantee of the true working of the Lodge . The K . W . Prov . G . M . after acknowledging the compliment paid by Bro . Bi ggs to himself , proposed the health of Bro . Lawson , of a military Lodge , observing , from the authority of "the Duke" and Lord
Combermere , that the best disciplined and best conducted regiments were those that had Masonic Lodges attached to them . Bro . Lawson having briefly returned thanks , expressing the pleasure he always felt in attending his Masonic duties , and adding bis testimony to that of the R . W . Prov . G . M . respecting military Lodges , the brethren separated in perfect peace and harmony . DEVONSHIRE . STOREHOUSE . —Lodge of Sincerity ( No . 224 ) . —A regular meeting was held on March 12 th , at St , George's Hall , when there were present—Bros ,
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R . R . Rodwell in the chair , Lord Graves , S . AV . ; Knowling , S . W . ; Speuee Bate , Sec ; Ridly , S . D . ; Rao , J . D . ; Risk , Chaplain ; Walker , I . G . ; Tripe , P . M ., Hancock , P . M ., Naracott , P . M ., Cave , P . M ., Cole , P . M ., Douse , P . M ., Russell , Owen , Noble , Jackson , Rains , Heath , Batten , C ' atie , Dix , aud several visiting brethren . The W . M . read two notices , one proposing Mr . W . Bond Risk , of H . M . S . Forte , and the other Mr . King of the 55 th Regiment and Mr . S . Waite of the Fife Artillery , for initiation into Masonry , they being raider orders for departure . Messrs . Risk ,
King and Waite were then successively balloted for , and having been elected , were admitted into the mysteries of the Craft . Bro . Noble was then examined as to the progress that he had made since his admission into the Order , and the newly initiated candidates having withdrawn , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Noble was re-admitted and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Thomas was then examined as to his progress in the science , and afterwards duly raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The whole
of the work was done by the W . M ., except the explanation of working tools in the first degree , which was efficiently performed by Bro . Dowse , P . M . The report of the general purposes eommittee was read and approved , and a eommittee for the purchase of an organ for the Lodge was appointed . The AV . M . reported that he had recently attended the Grand Lodge of England . The Secretary having drawn attention that certain remarks had been made to him by persons not Masons of what had taken place in the Lodge , tho AV . M . desired that
the antient charge relating to secrecy and fidelity should be read . The Lodge was finally closed in peace and harmony at half-past ten o ' clock . At a regular meeting on Monday , the 9 th . of April—present , Bro . It . R . Rodd , AV . M ., in the chair ; Lord Graves , S . AV . ; Knowling , J . AV . ; Spence Bate , Sec ; Barton , S . D ., pro tern . ; Rae , J . D . ; Walker , I . G-. ; Cave , P . M . ; Dowse , P . M . ; ' Fiscott ; AV . P . Thomas and several visiting brethren , the Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . The report of the general purposes committee was read and approved . An organ , in accordance with the report of the music committee was ordered to be purchased . The Lodge finally closed in peace and harmony .
HAMPSHIRE . SouTilAJiri ' ox . —Bro . Elisha Cooke , of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky , paid a visit to . ' this province recently , and was received with great cordiality by the Various Lodges and brethren , making Southampton his head quarters . As soon as he arrived , he met the Masters of the several Lodges of Southampton and several Past Masters at St . Andrew ' s Lodge , the residence of Bro . J . K . Stebbing , AV . M ., No . 1087 , and passed a delightful evening , dedicated to the interchange of Masonic thoughts
and notes of practice ; on the following Saturday lie addressed the Lodge of GScouomy , No . 90 , AViuchester , at a special meeting ; and on Monday , the Lodge of Peace and Harmony , No . 462 , Southampton , at a Lodge of emergency held for the purpose ; on Tuesday he sojourned with Bro . Hyde Pullen , D . Prov . G . M . of the Isle of AVight , and was entertained by the Itydo Lodge ; and at Portsmouth he was specially received at the Phcenix Lodge Booms by the W . Masters , Past Masters aud Wardens of the several Lodges in that district , addressing
them on the accordances and differences between our English and tho American Masonry . AVe gather that both have well preserved and observed the landmarks , aud yet some of the points raised by Bro . Cooke go to show that we differ not only from America , but also from Ireland and Scotland ; and it may be well to consider how far English Masonry may have suffered in accuracy by efflux of time , Bro . Cooke greatly interested the brethren of the various Lodges , and by a modesty of manner and gentlemanlike bearing exhibited the true Mason
and the worthy brother in all bis proceedings ; be is evidently well skilled in Masonic practice , and it is hoped will return to the far west with the same kindly feelings towards the Craft in the old country as is abundantly entertained in these islands towards the transatlantic thousands who range under the banner of the ancient and honourable fraternity of Freemasons , —( From a Correapondgut . )
HERTFORDSHIRE . AVAI ' I- 'ORD . Watford Lodge ( No . 5 S 0 ) . — The annual installation meeting was held on Friday , April 13 tb , in Freemasons' Hall , Watford . The Lodge was opened at three v . iU , Bro . George Francis , Prov . Q . Reg ., and P . Prov . D . G . M . of Surrey , AV . M ., presiding , and there were about twenty brethren present . The minutes of the preceding Lodge having been confirmed , Bro . Birehill was passed to tho second degree . Bro . T . A . Ward , D . Prov . G . M . moved , that in future the Lodge should
meet in the month of August instead of June , which was agreed upon . The report of the permanent committee was received and adopted . Three brethren were elected to serve on the permanent eommittee for the ensuing year . Bro . H . H . Burchell Heme , P . M ., aud P . Yrov . S . G . AA \ , then , with a few remarks on the character and position of the AV . M . elect , presented Bro . 0 . F . Finch for installation , who was duly placed in the chair by his predecessor , Bro . Francis , saluted and proclaimed . The AV . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the
year ensuing , viz .: —Bros . C . Davey , S . AV . ; IV . A . Russell , J . AV . ; Rev . Robert Branson , Chaplain ; H . H . B . Heme , Sec ; A . T . Brett , S . D . ; H . G . Martin , J . D . ; Rowell , I . G . ; lies , D . C . ; H . Miles , P . M . Steward ; Thomas Rogers , P . M ., the re-elected Treasurer , and Thomas , the Tyler , were also invested . The Lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love , and the brethren soon after reassembled at dinner . There were present as visitors Bros . C . H . Law , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Smith , P . Prov . G . Chap ., Cambridge ; George Finch of No , -160 ; Greenwood ,
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Provincial.
marshalled them into tho Lodge in due form . Many Masons were present who had come from some distance to witness and take part in the day ' s proceedings . The chairs of the Master and Wardens were occupied by the Rev . Arthur R . Ward , M . A ., G-. Chaplain , D . Trov . G . M . of the province , and by Bros . J . Deighton and A . Westmorland , the Prov . Grand Wardens for the year . The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , the D . Prov . Grand Master read to the brethren extractsfrom a letter just' received from the Prov . Grand Master ,
^ apologizing for his non-attendance , and regretting that a severe attack of sickness , which confined him to his bed , would prevent his being present to consecrate the Lodge . The work of consecration was therefore performed by the D . Prov . Grand Master , assisted by Bro . Edwards , Prov . G . Sec , who kindly undertook , on short notice , the office of Chaplain . The D . Prov . GRAND MASTER having ascertained that tho brethren still approved of the officers named in the petition , proceeded with the beautiful form of consecration . The vessels used were those belonging to the Grand Lodge of England , which were kindly lent for the occasino .
On the conclusion of this ceremony , tho new Master , Bro . Dr . Whitsed , was regularly installed , the work being most admirably performed by the Senior Warden of the new Lodge ( Bro . Dr . Rooke , Prov . Grand Steward ) . A ballot was then taken for several gentlemen who had been regularl y proposed and seconded , and they were all unanimously elected . There being more than five candidates , a dispensation was granted by the D . Prov . Grand Master , authorizing their initiation on one evening . The E . A . degree was then conferred upon the first of the candidates
( the Mayor of Wiebeaoh , ) by the D . Prov . Grand Master . Bros . Deighton , Westmorland , Massy , Dawbarn , and Dr . Rooke , also each initiated one candidate . Bro . Deighton then addressed the newly initiated brethren , aud gave the charge of the first degree . The W . M . next proceeded to appoint liis officers , and the following brethren were invested in due form : —Bros . Dr . Rooke , S . W . ; A . IT . Ward , J . W . ; K . Young , S . D . ; W . H . Holl . J . D . ; J . Richardson , I . G . ; and the Lodge appointed the W . M . to the office of Treasurer . candidates
Four were then proposed for initiation for the next meeting . The W . M . then , in highly complimentary terms , proposed that the Prov . Grand Master and tho D . Prov . Grand Master should be elected honorary members of the Lodge , which was carried unanimously , as was also the proposition of Bro . Dr . Rooke , that the same honour should be conferred on the Prov . Grand Wardens . The Lodge was then closed aud the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and the evening
spent very agreeably . So ended a day thoroughly enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to be present , —a day long to be remembered by the Wisbeach Masons . Amongst the distinguished visitors who were present , in addition to those already named , were Bros . W . Simpson , -Prov . G . Steward ; C . J . Jones , Prov . G . Treas . ; Hogreen , Prov . G-. Purst ; H . Kennedy , P . M ., of Lynn , and others . Everything passed off exceedingly well , and we congratulate Bros . Whitsed and Rooke on having triumphed over so difficultiesand
many , on having started the Lodge in so favourable a manner . The furniture and jewels are all very good , and there are some Masons belonging to the new Lodge who are thoroughly up in their work . We shall be much surprised if " The Lodge of United Good Fellowship , " No . 1 , 111 , be not , before long , one of our best Provincial Lodges .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . JERSEY . —Sussex Lodge ( No . 722 ) . —This Lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Thursday the 12 th , when Bro . Aubin was raised to the sublime degree by Bro . Adams , P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Le Couteur , W . M . The Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Jewell , P . M ., initiated into the order Messrs . Pierce , Pallie and John DeLa Perille . The business of the evening being concluded , the brethren retired to refreshment , which was honoured with the presence of the
R . AV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . James John Hammond , and live of his Grand Officers , together with several visiting brethren . After the usual Masonic toasts , Bro .. Biggs , Prov . G . Reg . of Wilts , on behalf of the visitors , took occasion to congratulate the brethren of Jersey on the advantages they enjoyed in having their highly esteemed Grand Master so frequently amongst them , the results of which could be seen in every Lodge in tho province ; he himself felt it a privilege and a pleasure to attend whenever an opportunity offered as visiting brotherand he
a , felt bound to say that better working lie had never seen than that of Bros . Adams and Jewell . The painting which adorned their walls , of Pro . Adams a . s their lecture master , was alike gratifying to him and creditable to themselves as an acknowledgment of his valuable services and a sufficient guarantee of the true working of the Lodge . The K . W . Prov . G . M . after acknowledging the compliment paid by Bro . Bi ggs to himself , proposed the health of Bro . Lawson , of a military Lodge , observing , from the authority of "the Duke" and Lord
Combermere , that the best disciplined and best conducted regiments were those that had Masonic Lodges attached to them . Bro . Lawson having briefly returned thanks , expressing the pleasure he always felt in attending his Masonic duties , and adding bis testimony to that of the R . W . Prov . G . M . respecting military Lodges , the brethren separated in perfect peace and harmony . DEVONSHIRE . STOREHOUSE . —Lodge of Sincerity ( No . 224 ) . —A regular meeting was held on March 12 th , at St , George's Hall , when there were present—Bros ,
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R . R . Rodwell in the chair , Lord Graves , S . AV . ; Knowling , S . W . ; Speuee Bate , Sec ; Ridly , S . D . ; Rao , J . D . ; Risk , Chaplain ; Walker , I . G . ; Tripe , P . M ., Hancock , P . M ., Naracott , P . M ., Cave , P . M ., Cole , P . M ., Douse , P . M ., Russell , Owen , Noble , Jackson , Rains , Heath , Batten , C ' atie , Dix , aud several visiting brethren . The W . M . read two notices , one proposing Mr . W . Bond Risk , of H . M . S . Forte , and the other Mr . King of the 55 th Regiment and Mr . S . Waite of the Fife Artillery , for initiation into Masonry , they being raider orders for departure . Messrs . Risk ,
King and Waite were then successively balloted for , and having been elected , were admitted into the mysteries of the Craft . Bro . Noble was then examined as to the progress that he had made since his admission into the Order , and the newly initiated candidates having withdrawn , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Noble was re-admitted and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Thomas was then examined as to his progress in the science , and afterwards duly raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The whole
of the work was done by the W . M ., except the explanation of working tools in the first degree , which was efficiently performed by Bro . Dowse , P . M . The report of the general purposes eommittee was read and approved , and a eommittee for the purchase of an organ for the Lodge was appointed . The AV . M . reported that he had recently attended the Grand Lodge of England . The Secretary having drawn attention that certain remarks had been made to him by persons not Masons of what had taken place in the Lodge , tho AV . M . desired that
the antient charge relating to secrecy and fidelity should be read . The Lodge was finally closed in peace and harmony at half-past ten o ' clock . At a regular meeting on Monday , the 9 th . of April—present , Bro . It . R . Rodd , AV . M ., in the chair ; Lord Graves , S . AV . ; Knowling , J . AV . ; Spence Bate , Sec ; Barton , S . D ., pro tern . ; Rae , J . D . ; Walker , I . G-. ; Cave , P . M . ; Dowse , P . M . ; ' Fiscott ; AV . P . Thomas and several visiting brethren , the Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . The report of the general purposes committee was read and approved . An organ , in accordance with the report of the music committee was ordered to be purchased . The Lodge finally closed in peace and harmony .
HAMPSHIRE . SouTilAJiri ' ox . —Bro . Elisha Cooke , of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky , paid a visit to . ' this province recently , and was received with great cordiality by the Various Lodges and brethren , making Southampton his head quarters . As soon as he arrived , he met the Masters of the several Lodges of Southampton and several Past Masters at St . Andrew ' s Lodge , the residence of Bro . J . K . Stebbing , AV . M ., No . 1087 , and passed a delightful evening , dedicated to the interchange of Masonic thoughts
and notes of practice ; on the following Saturday lie addressed the Lodge of GScouomy , No . 90 , AViuchester , at a special meeting ; and on Monday , the Lodge of Peace and Harmony , No . 462 , Southampton , at a Lodge of emergency held for the purpose ; on Tuesday he sojourned with Bro . Hyde Pullen , D . Prov . G . M . of the Isle of AVight , and was entertained by the Itydo Lodge ; and at Portsmouth he was specially received at the Phcenix Lodge Booms by the W . Masters , Past Masters aud Wardens of the several Lodges in that district , addressing
them on the accordances and differences between our English and tho American Masonry . AVe gather that both have well preserved and observed the landmarks , aud yet some of the points raised by Bro . Cooke go to show that we differ not only from America , but also from Ireland and Scotland ; and it may be well to consider how far English Masonry may have suffered in accuracy by efflux of time , Bro . Cooke greatly interested the brethren of the various Lodges , and by a modesty of manner and gentlemanlike bearing exhibited the true Mason
and the worthy brother in all bis proceedings ; be is evidently well skilled in Masonic practice , and it is hoped will return to the far west with the same kindly feelings towards the Craft in the old country as is abundantly entertained in these islands towards the transatlantic thousands who range under the banner of the ancient and honourable fraternity of Freemasons , —( From a Correapondgut . )
HERTFORDSHIRE . AVAI ' I- 'ORD . Watford Lodge ( No . 5 S 0 ) . — The annual installation meeting was held on Friday , April 13 tb , in Freemasons' Hall , Watford . The Lodge was opened at three v . iU , Bro . George Francis , Prov . Q . Reg ., and P . Prov . D . G . M . of Surrey , AV . M ., presiding , and there were about twenty brethren present . The minutes of the preceding Lodge having been confirmed , Bro . Birehill was passed to tho second degree . Bro . T . A . Ward , D . Prov . G . M . moved , that in future the Lodge should
meet in the month of August instead of June , which was agreed upon . The report of the permanent committee was received and adopted . Three brethren were elected to serve on the permanent eommittee for the ensuing year . Bro . H . H . Burchell Heme , P . M ., aud P . Yrov . S . G . AA \ , then , with a few remarks on the character and position of the AV . M . elect , presented Bro . 0 . F . Finch for installation , who was duly placed in the chair by his predecessor , Bro . Francis , saluted and proclaimed . The AV . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the
year ensuing , viz .: —Bros . C . Davey , S . AV . ; IV . A . Russell , J . AV . ; Rev . Robert Branson , Chaplain ; H . H . B . Heme , Sec ; A . T . Brett , S . D . ; H . G . Martin , J . D . ; Rowell , I . G . ; lies , D . C . ; H . Miles , P . M . Steward ; Thomas Rogers , P . M ., the re-elected Treasurer , and Thomas , the Tyler , were also invested . The Lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love , and the brethren soon after reassembled at dinner . There were present as visitors Bros . C . H . Law , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Smith , P . Prov . G . Chap ., Cambridge ; George Finch of No , -160 ; Greenwood ,