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^^^^^ y ^^ g t *^"« v' ^^^^ AvrM ^ JXQp ^^« H ^^ AVA '« vA' 4 td . SATURDAY , 2 XD JANUARY 1892 .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 70 . THE ( annual meeting of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 70 , was hold at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on Monday , when Brother W . L . D . Colling , who ia 77 years of age , and ono of the- oldest brethren in the Province , was installed as W . M . ; Bros . Westcott P . P . G . J . D ., Hooking , Pengelly P . P . G . A . D . C , Griffin P . P . G . S . D .,
and Lord P . P . G . T ., Installing Officers , were snpported by Bros , the Rev . Dr . Lemon P . P . G . J . W . and Chaplain , Bird P . P . G . T ., Jew P . P . G . T ., Cornish P . P . G . T ., Gover P . P . G . Sec , Westlake P . P . G . S . D ., Pearce P . P . G . S . D , Cooper P . P . G . J . D ., Aitken Davies P . P . G . S . Wks ., Kevern P . P . G . D . C , Du-Pre P . P . G . D . C , Mitchell P . P . G . A . D . C ,
Hifley P . P . G . A . D . C , Stribling P . P . G . S . B ., Johns P . P . G . S . B ., Gidley P . P . G . S . B ., Pike , Blight P . G . S ., Tout , King , Evans 70 , Chappell 156 , Thomas 189 , Leonard and Allsford 202 , Eogers 223 , Page 1099 , Wilson and Sitters 1205 , Lavers and Piper 1255 , Lakeman 1550 Maoey and Williams 1847 , nnd Pengelly 2025 . The Officers invested were : —Bros . Evans LP . M ., Hicks S . W ., Goad J . W ., Bird Chaplain , Pengelly Treasnrer , Gover Secretary , Stanlake S . D ., Jacobs J . D ..
Holloway D . C , Sercombe A . D . C , Burton Organist , Collinga I . G .. Vincent , Leach , Coles , and Treasure Stewards , and Phillips Tyler Bros . Pengelly , the representative at the Committee of Petitions , and Hooking , Charity Steward , wore re-appointed . A handsom , volume , entitled " Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty , " with illustrated lectures in Freemasonry for the Craft , and a popular description of
King Solomon a Temple for the uninitiated , by C N . Mclntyre North , were presented to the Lodge by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lemon as an addition to its library . The annual banquet of the Lodge was presided over by Bro . Colling W . M . Over eighty brethren were present , and among them , in addition to those already mentioned , were Bros . Kinton Bond P . P . G . D . C , and Dyke P . P . G . O . ( Cornwall ) . Bro . Harvey , the Steward , provided an excellent banquet ;
and a band , conducted by Bro . A . T . Lidiard , played a capital programme of music . After dinner the nsual toasts were given . Bro . J . H . Evans I . P . M . was presented with a life-governorship in the Devon Masonio Educational Fund , and an entertainment of songs and recitations was famished by brethren between the toasts . Among the entertainers were Bros . Lavers , Dyke , Leonard , Kinton Bond , Hedger , Pront , Bisohofworder , and Andrews . Replying to the toast of The Directors ancl Shareholders of tho Devon and Corn .
wall Freemasons' Hall and Club Company , Bro . J . R . Lord gave a satisfactory account of the progress of the company , but strongly urged that it shonld be better supported by the brethren of the Throe Towns .
MENTURIA LODGE , No . 418 . ON the 14 th nit ., at the Masonio Hall , Hanloy , Bro . E . B . Devereux was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , in the presence of upwards of eighty brethren . The ceremony was performed in an efficient manner by Bro . W . Hampton , the retiring W . M ., who was assisted by Bros . Piercy P . P . G . S . W ., Brandon P . P . G . R ., Greatbach P . P . G . S . of Works , Tnnnioliff P . P . G . S . of Works ,
Robinson P . M ., and Windle P . M . The following were appointed for tho year : —D . Jones S . W ., E . Jones J . W ., Hales P . P . G . S . W . Treasurer , Baker Secretary , Howson S . D ., Allerton J . D ., the Rev . Waterr Chaplain , TnnniclifE D . C , Edwards Organist , Sale I . G ., Wood Tyler . Amongst the other members of tbe Lodge present were Brothers
Bromley P . P . G . S . W ., Ashworth P . P . G . R ., Boothman P . P . G . C , Jackson P . G . Snpt . of Works , Stringer P . P . G . A . P ., Charlesworth P . P . G . S ., Boardmore P . M . Tbo visiting brethren included Webberley 546 P . P . G . R ., Tooth 2214 P . P . G . R ., Ingamells 460 P . P . G . J . D ., M'Neale 1942 P . P . G . P ., Blaokshaw 533 P . P . G . S . B . ( Cheshire ) ,
Weston 98 P . P . G . S . B ., Mason W . M . elect 93 , Ponn W . M . S 37 , Ward W . M . 546 , Newton W . M . 451 , Keeling W . M . 456 , Howson W . M . 2064 , White W . M . 2214 , Woolridge W . M . 1942 , Palmer P . M . 2149 , Barker P . M . 1942 . Bro . Stringer , on behalf of Bro . George H . Mollart , presented to the Lodge a bust of the late Earl of Zetland , G . M . of
English Freemasons . Bro . Mollart was initiated in the Menturia Lodge in February 1877 , and the gift is highly appreciated by the brethren . After the Lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Mnnro . Bro . Devereux tho W . M . presidedand proposed the loyal
, toasts . Bro . Piercy , in proposing tho health of the R . W . P . G . M ., said Col . Gough bad contributed 50 guineas to eaoh of the three Principal Charities belonging to tho Craft , in order to qualify himself for a vice-presidency of those Institutions , which wonld carry with it a good number of votes for the benefit of the Province of Stafford
-Bhire . Bro . Robinson proposed the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . Bindlev , and the other P . G . Officers Past and Present , for whom Bro . Jackson responded . Tho health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Hampton and heartily received . The toaat of the Masonio Charities was submitted by Bro . Windle , who observed that he was proud of hia
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position as Charity Steward of the Monturia Lodge . When he took over tho duties fiva years ago the contributions of tho Lodgo to tho Masonio Charitable Association of Staffordshire amounted t "» £ 18 12 a : that was for 1886 . Tho next year £ 56 was raised . La . tt year the amonnt was £ 71 . Two years ago tho Abbey Lodge mado a strenuous tffort , which enabled them to head tho list of
subscribing Lodger . Tho total contributions of tho Abbey to the association had reached £ 1042 , Moutnria Lodge coming next with £ 993 . He hoped before relinquishing his position aa Steward to see the Montana at the top of tha list of subscribing Lodger ? . Ho then called attention to a proposed alterations of rules of the Stafford * shire Association in favour of widows of Masons . Bro . Greatbaoh
responded , and for the benefit of the young members ho described the scope and object of the three principal Charities , towards which , he said , over £ 50 , 000 a year was contributed . He then explained the local objects contemplated by the Staffordshire Masonio Charitable Association , and stated that it was intended to establish a fnnd for the support of aged Freemasons and their widows in
Staffordshire , the nucleus of which would be the Cartwright memorial fnnd , which was to be considerably augmented at an early date . It was also intended to increase tbo edncational advantages of the children of poor Masons in tbe Province . The Menturia had 96 members on tho roll , and they might reasonably expect to reach a hundred this year , and ho appealed to them to lend a helping hand for the benefit of the Charities . For the Visiting Brethren , proposed by Brother
Bromley , Bros . W . H . Howson , Penn , and Webberley responded . Other toasts followed , the speakers including Bros . Rushfortb , A . B . Jones , Stringer , D . Jones , Edmund Jones , and Robinson . There was some excellent music during the evening , whioh included a duet by Rros . T . Edwards and W . Edwards , and a solo by the latter on the pianofortes and songs by Bros . Fenton , Edmund Jones , Edwards , Stringer , A . B . Jones , Bromley , and Baker , the latter of whom alio accompanied the other vocalists on the pianoforte .
LODGE OP HOPE , No . 433 . AT the monthly meeting of this Lodge , at Brightlingsea , Essex , on Monday , 14 th Deo ., Bro . Fisher , the Worshipfnl Master , presided over an unusually largo meeting , and performed the ceremonies attaching to his office in a very able manner . Before closing the Lodge notice was giren of two other candidates . Daring the evening Bro . J . B . Wiseman P . M . and Secretary P . P . A . G . D . C ,
addressing Bro . R . D . Poppleton P . M . P . P . G . D ., told him that he was deputed by the Lodge to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel as a token of their esteem and regard , and of their appreciation of his services as their representative on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee for the last ten years . Bro . Wiseman , in very feeling
terms , alluded to the pleasure he felt in presenting this Past Master's jewel , having installed Bro . Poppleton in the Master ' s chair in that Lodge 10 years ago , having also been present on his being advances in the Mark degree , and when he was exalted in the Royal Aroh , and congratulated him on his being now W . M . of the Constantine Mark
Lodge and occupying the second chair in the Patriotic Chapter . In concluding , Bro . Wiseman said he felt snro ho was only echoing the sentiments cf all present when he said that he trusted that Bro . Poppleton would be spared for many years to wear the jewel , and that tbey should also have tbe benefit of his services aa Charity
Representative for many years to come . ( Long and hearty applause . ) —Bro . Poppleton was quite overcome with emotion , bnfc expressed his thanks for the great honour done him , an honour of which he was quite ignorant of their intention to confer till he was addressed by Bro . Wiseman . Ho had always felt gratefnl to the Lodge of Hope for their great kindness , to which was due his progress
in Freemasonry in the various degrees . The inscription on the jewel was ss follows : — " Presented to W . Bro . R . D . Poppleton P . M ., by the member ! of the Lodge of Hope , No . 433 , as a small token of their esteem and regard , and of their appreciation of his valuable services aa their representative on the Charity Committee for the last ten years . "
ST . PETER'S LODGE , No . 476 . ON Tuesday , the 15 th ultimo , the annnal installation of Officers took place at the Masonic Hall , Carmarthen . Bro . Jones J . W . was installed as W . M ., and the other Officers were appointed as follows .- —Bros . Lloyd Lewis I . P . M ., Barker S . W ., Baker J . W ., Ll . Rees , Chaplain , Howells Treasurer , Ll . Lewis Secretary , Cadle D . C , Phillips S . D ., Morris J . D ., Evans I . G ., Harding Organist ,
Lewis and Nicholas Stewards , Stokes Tyler . After the installation , the W . M ., in accordanco with tho usual custom , entertained the brethren to a banquet at the Ivy Bush Hotol . Bro . Williams pro .
vided a spread of the most excellent kind ; indeed his catering conld hardly be surpassed . Tho various good things on the elaborate menu card wero all served in the best style . Toasts and songs were indulged in , and the banquet was most successful throughout .
PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 496 . AT tho nsual meeting , on Tuesday , the 15 th ultimo , Bro . Watts Secretary was presented with Provincial clothing and with a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel . At the last Provincial Grand Lodge , whioh was hold at St . Austell , P . G . M . tho Earl of Mount Edgournbe called Bro . Watts to tbo chair of the Senior Daaoon . The presentation of the clothing was mado by the W . M . Bro . Simon Trnscott ,
who spoke of tha pleasure it was to them to do honour to so deserving a Mason . Bro . Watts suitably and feelingly acknowledged tho gift , and Bro . Lake I . P . M . afterwards mada the presentation of tie Past Master ' s jewel , for which the brethren generally and liberally
subscribed . The jewel waa a very fine one , and was suitably insjribed . Bro . Lake alluded to Bro . Watts ' s long and useful connectijn with the Lodgo ; and when ho camo to collect for the jewel ho found that every ono agreed that so deserving abrother should be prosantod with
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Ar00902
^^^^^ y ^^ g t *^"« v' ^^^^ AvrM ^ JXQp ^^« H ^^ AVA '« vA' 4 td . SATURDAY , 2 XD JANUARY 1892 .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 70 . THE ( annual meeting of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 70 , was hold at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on Monday , when Brother W . L . D . Colling , who ia 77 years of age , and ono of the- oldest brethren in the Province , was installed as W . M . ; Bros . Westcott P . P . G . J . D ., Hooking , Pengelly P . P . G . A . D . C , Griffin P . P . G . S . D .,
and Lord P . P . G . T ., Installing Officers , were snpported by Bros , the Rev . Dr . Lemon P . P . G . J . W . and Chaplain , Bird P . P . G . T ., Jew P . P . G . T ., Cornish P . P . G . T ., Gover P . P . G . Sec , Westlake P . P . G . S . D ., Pearce P . P . G . S . D , Cooper P . P . G . J . D ., Aitken Davies P . P . G . S . Wks ., Kevern P . P . G . D . C , Du-Pre P . P . G . D . C , Mitchell P . P . G . A . D . C ,
Hifley P . P . G . A . D . C , Stribling P . P . G . S . B ., Johns P . P . G . S . B ., Gidley P . P . G . S . B ., Pike , Blight P . G . S ., Tout , King , Evans 70 , Chappell 156 , Thomas 189 , Leonard and Allsford 202 , Eogers 223 , Page 1099 , Wilson and Sitters 1205 , Lavers and Piper 1255 , Lakeman 1550 Maoey and Williams 1847 , nnd Pengelly 2025 . The Officers invested were : —Bros . Evans LP . M ., Hicks S . W ., Goad J . W ., Bird Chaplain , Pengelly Treasnrer , Gover Secretary , Stanlake S . D ., Jacobs J . D ..
Holloway D . C , Sercombe A . D . C , Burton Organist , Collinga I . G .. Vincent , Leach , Coles , and Treasure Stewards , and Phillips Tyler Bros . Pengelly , the representative at the Committee of Petitions , and Hooking , Charity Steward , wore re-appointed . A handsom , volume , entitled " Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty , " with illustrated lectures in Freemasonry for the Craft , and a popular description of
King Solomon a Temple for the uninitiated , by C N . Mclntyre North , were presented to the Lodge by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Lemon as an addition to its library . The annual banquet of the Lodge was presided over by Bro . Colling W . M . Over eighty brethren were present , and among them , in addition to those already mentioned , were Bros . Kinton Bond P . P . G . D . C , and Dyke P . P . G . O . ( Cornwall ) . Bro . Harvey , the Steward , provided an excellent banquet ;
and a band , conducted by Bro . A . T . Lidiard , played a capital programme of music . After dinner the nsual toasts were given . Bro . J . H . Evans I . P . M . was presented with a life-governorship in the Devon Masonio Educational Fund , and an entertainment of songs and recitations was famished by brethren between the toasts . Among the entertainers were Bros . Lavers , Dyke , Leonard , Kinton Bond , Hedger , Pront , Bisohofworder , and Andrews . Replying to the toast of The Directors ancl Shareholders of tho Devon and Corn .
wall Freemasons' Hall and Club Company , Bro . J . R . Lord gave a satisfactory account of the progress of the company , but strongly urged that it shonld be better supported by the brethren of the Throe Towns .
MENTURIA LODGE , No . 418 . ON the 14 th nit ., at the Masonio Hall , Hanloy , Bro . E . B . Devereux was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , in the presence of upwards of eighty brethren . The ceremony was performed in an efficient manner by Bro . W . Hampton , the retiring W . M ., who was assisted by Bros . Piercy P . P . G . S . W ., Brandon P . P . G . R ., Greatbach P . P . G . S . of Works , Tnnnioliff P . P . G . S . of Works ,
Robinson P . M ., and Windle P . M . The following were appointed for tho year : —D . Jones S . W ., E . Jones J . W ., Hales P . P . G . S . W . Treasurer , Baker Secretary , Howson S . D ., Allerton J . D ., the Rev . Waterr Chaplain , TnnniclifE D . C , Edwards Organist , Sale I . G ., Wood Tyler . Amongst the other members of tbe Lodge present were Brothers
Bromley P . P . G . S . W ., Ashworth P . P . G . R ., Boothman P . P . G . C , Jackson P . G . Snpt . of Works , Stringer P . P . G . A . P ., Charlesworth P . P . G . S ., Boardmore P . M . Tbo visiting brethren included Webberley 546 P . P . G . R ., Tooth 2214 P . P . G . R ., Ingamells 460 P . P . G . J . D ., M'Neale 1942 P . P . G . P ., Blaokshaw 533 P . P . G . S . B . ( Cheshire ) ,
Weston 98 P . P . G . S . B ., Mason W . M . elect 93 , Ponn W . M . S 37 , Ward W . M . 546 , Newton W . M . 451 , Keeling W . M . 456 , Howson W . M . 2064 , White W . M . 2214 , Woolridge W . M . 1942 , Palmer P . M . 2149 , Barker P . M . 1942 . Bro . Stringer , on behalf of Bro . George H . Mollart , presented to the Lodge a bust of the late Earl of Zetland , G . M . of
English Freemasons . Bro . Mollart was initiated in the Menturia Lodge in February 1877 , and the gift is highly appreciated by the brethren . After the Lodge had been closed , the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Mnnro . Bro . Devereux tho W . M . presidedand proposed the loyal
, toasts . Bro . Piercy , in proposing tho health of the R . W . P . G . M ., said Col . Gough bad contributed 50 guineas to eaoh of the three Principal Charities belonging to tho Craft , in order to qualify himself for a vice-presidency of those Institutions , which wonld carry with it a good number of votes for the benefit of the Province of Stafford
-Bhire . Bro . Robinson proposed the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . Bindlev , and the other P . G . Officers Past and Present , for whom Bro . Jackson responded . Tho health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Hampton and heartily received . The toaat of the Masonio Charities was submitted by Bro . Windle , who observed that he was proud of hia
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position as Charity Steward of the Monturia Lodge . When he took over tho duties fiva years ago the contributions of tho Lodgo to tho Masonio Charitable Association of Staffordshire amounted t "» £ 18 12 a : that was for 1886 . Tho next year £ 56 was raised . La . tt year the amonnt was £ 71 . Two years ago tho Abbey Lodge mado a strenuous tffort , which enabled them to head tho list of
subscribing Lodger . Tho total contributions of tho Abbey to the association had reached £ 1042 , Moutnria Lodge coming next with £ 993 . He hoped before relinquishing his position aa Steward to see the Montana at the top of tha list of subscribing Lodger ? . Ho then called attention to a proposed alterations of rules of the Stafford * shire Association in favour of widows of Masons . Bro . Greatbaoh
responded , and for the benefit of the young members ho described the scope and object of the three principal Charities , towards which , he said , over £ 50 , 000 a year was contributed . He then explained the local objects contemplated by the Staffordshire Masonio Charitable Association , and stated that it was intended to establish a fnnd for the support of aged Freemasons and their widows in
Staffordshire , the nucleus of which would be the Cartwright memorial fnnd , which was to be considerably augmented at an early date . It was also intended to increase tbo edncational advantages of the children of poor Masons in tbe Province . The Menturia had 96 members on tho roll , and they might reasonably expect to reach a hundred this year , and ho appealed to them to lend a helping hand for the benefit of the Charities . For the Visiting Brethren , proposed by Brother
Bromley , Bros . W . H . Howson , Penn , and Webberley responded . Other toasts followed , the speakers including Bros . Rushfortb , A . B . Jones , Stringer , D . Jones , Edmund Jones , and Robinson . There was some excellent music during the evening , whioh included a duet by Rros . T . Edwards and W . Edwards , and a solo by the latter on the pianofortes and songs by Bros . Fenton , Edmund Jones , Edwards , Stringer , A . B . Jones , Bromley , and Baker , the latter of whom alio accompanied the other vocalists on the pianoforte .
LODGE OP HOPE , No . 433 . AT the monthly meeting of this Lodge , at Brightlingsea , Essex , on Monday , 14 th Deo ., Bro . Fisher , the Worshipfnl Master , presided over an unusually largo meeting , and performed the ceremonies attaching to his office in a very able manner . Before closing the Lodge notice was giren of two other candidates . Daring the evening Bro . J . B . Wiseman P . M . and Secretary P . P . A . G . D . C ,
addressing Bro . R . D . Poppleton P . M . P . P . G . D ., told him that he was deputed by the Lodge to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel as a token of their esteem and regard , and of their appreciation of his services as their representative on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee for the last ten years . Bro . Wiseman , in very feeling
terms , alluded to the pleasure he felt in presenting this Past Master's jewel , having installed Bro . Poppleton in the Master ' s chair in that Lodge 10 years ago , having also been present on his being advances in the Mark degree , and when he was exalted in the Royal Aroh , and congratulated him on his being now W . M . of the Constantine Mark
Lodge and occupying the second chair in the Patriotic Chapter . In concluding , Bro . Wiseman said he felt snro ho was only echoing the sentiments cf all present when he said that he trusted that Bro . Poppleton would be spared for many years to wear the jewel , and that tbey should also have tbe benefit of his services aa Charity
Representative for many years to come . ( Long and hearty applause . ) —Bro . Poppleton was quite overcome with emotion , bnfc expressed his thanks for the great honour done him , an honour of which he was quite ignorant of their intention to confer till he was addressed by Bro . Wiseman . Ho had always felt gratefnl to the Lodge of Hope for their great kindness , to which was due his progress
in Freemasonry in the various degrees . The inscription on the jewel was ss follows : — " Presented to W . Bro . R . D . Poppleton P . M ., by the member ! of the Lodge of Hope , No . 433 , as a small token of their esteem and regard , and of their appreciation of his valuable services aa their representative on the Charity Committee for the last ten years . "
ST . PETER'S LODGE , No . 476 . ON Tuesday , the 15 th ultimo , the annnal installation of Officers took place at the Masonic Hall , Carmarthen . Bro . Jones J . W . was installed as W . M ., and the other Officers were appointed as follows .- —Bros . Lloyd Lewis I . P . M ., Barker S . W ., Baker J . W ., Ll . Rees , Chaplain , Howells Treasurer , Ll . Lewis Secretary , Cadle D . C , Phillips S . D ., Morris J . D ., Evans I . G ., Harding Organist ,
Lewis and Nicholas Stewards , Stokes Tyler . After the installation , the W . M ., in accordanco with tho usual custom , entertained the brethren to a banquet at the Ivy Bush Hotol . Bro . Williams pro .
vided a spread of the most excellent kind ; indeed his catering conld hardly be surpassed . Tho various good things on the elaborate menu card wero all served in the best style . Toasts and songs were indulged in , and the banquet was most successful throughout .
PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 496 . AT tho nsual meeting , on Tuesday , the 15 th ultimo , Bro . Watts Secretary was presented with Provincial clothing and with a beautiful Past Master ' s jewel . At the last Provincial Grand Lodge , whioh was hold at St . Austell , P . G . M . tho Earl of Mount Edgournbe called Bro . Watts to tbo chair of the Senior Daaoon . The presentation of the clothing was mado by the W . M . Bro . Simon Trnscott ,
who spoke of tha pleasure it was to them to do honour to so deserving a Mason . Bro . Watts suitably and feelingly acknowledged tho gift , and Bro . Lake I . P . M . afterwards mada the presentation of tie Past Master ' s jewel , for which the brethren generally and liberally
subscribed . The jewel waa a very fine one , and was suitably insjribed . Bro . Lake alluded to Bro . Watts ' s long and useful connectijn with the Lodgo ; and when ho camo to collect for the jewel ho found that every ono agreed that so deserving abrother should be prosantod with