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him a present for services rendered , extending over a period of several months , he ( Brother Keddy ) suggested to Her Serene Highness , who was residing in the county of Suffolk , that such a gift as this portrait would be the most gratifying to himself and also most acceptable to the brethren . The Countess left England on the 16 th ult . for Bombay , en route for her home in the Punjab ,
where she took up her residence shortly after her bereavement , and since then , for nearly twenty years , had devoted her life to the education and care of the young , and was known and beloved by all classes . She was the first lady who drew the attention of the Government to the importance of the work to which she was devoting her life , | and she had the gratification to find that , in order to
carry out her desires , funds from the Treasury were placed at her disposal . Bro . Bays observed that this presentation was , he felt certain , tho greatest honour that had been conferred upon St . Peter's Lodge . Bro . Ed . Vegette P . M . and Bro . Buckle P . M . made a few observations expressive of their appreciation of the gift . The W . M . said he had great pleasure and honour in accepting this very
beautiful and admirable likeness of His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales , in his official clothing as Grand Master of England ; and closed his observations by thanking Bro . Keddy for having been the means of the Lodge becoming posssessed of such a valuable tribute to loyalty and Masonry . A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded
to her Serene Highness . At the close of the Lodge the brethren partook of an excellent supper , Bro . Vergette P . M . having presented an excellent haunch of venison . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given and duly responded to , and after a most agreeable evening the brethren n . tired to their respective homes .
Rowley Lodge , No . 1051 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Monday , the 4 th day of October , at the Masonic Rooms , Athena 3 um , Lancaster . Present—Bros . James Taylor W . M ., Henry Longman S . W ., Eichard Taylor as J . W ., J . Daniel Moore M . D . P . G . S . B . England Secretary , William J . Sly P . M . Treasurer , George Sutton S . D ., George C . Barker J . D ., Sly aa I . G ., John Watson and
John Beeley Tylers ; Past Masters—Bros . J . L . Bradshaw I . P . M ., Bro . Grant King E . A . P . Business—Mr . George Thomas Taylor , of Kendal , initiated by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . Longman S . W ., and charge given by Bro . Bradshaw I . P . M . Bro . Grant King passed to degree of F . C ., the working tools being presented by the J . W .
Grosvenor Lodge , NO . 1257 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Westmiustor Palace Hotel . Present—Bios . John C . Cox W . M ., Thurkle S . W ., Hughes J . W ., Cottebrunc P . G . P . P . M . Secretary , Meredith P . M . Treasurer , Elliott S . D ., CantJc J . D ., Mztrley I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Bethell , Parker , Lowenthal and Bull , and a goodly assemblage of the brethren . The Lodgo having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting read and confirmed , Mr . Frederick Jackson Wray and Mr . Georgo Edwin Saunders were initiated . Bros . Barrow , Cumbers , and Ochsenbein , were passed to the 2 nd degreo ; and Bros . Dovey , Oakshetto , and Bause , were raised to tho 3 rd degree . After the transaction of some routine business the Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned till Tuesday , 7 th December next .
Truth Lodge , No . 1458 . —This Lodge held its regular meet - ing on Saturday , the 2 nd of October , at the Eoyal Archer Hotel , Dale-street , Manchester . Present—Bros . Henry Smith W . M ., John Kinder P . M . Secretary , Thomas Tycrs P . M . Treasurer , James Batcheldor S . D ., Robert Fallows I . G ., Beswick Tyler ; Past Masters , Bros . John W . Turner , Kinder , and Tyers . Visitors—Bros . Henry Moxon , W . M . Faith , 581 , J . Moorhouse , Imperial George , 78 , John Taylor Secretary , Ashbury , 1459 . Business—Minutes of last regular
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meeting read and confirmed . Ballot was taken . and proving favourable , for Mr . Walter Nicholson , he was regularly initiated by the W . M . A communication having been read from Provincial Grand Lodge , and hearty good wishes given by the visitors , the Lodge was closed at 6 . 40 p . m . The brethren sat down to an excellent supper provided by Bro . Potts . After the usual Masonio toasts had been given and responded to , the W . M . proposed that of the visitors , and laid particular stresa
upon having his friend and brother , the W . M . of the Faith , amongst them , the toast was received with great enthusiasm , and in response Bro . 'Moxon said he had received great pleasure in being at the meeting , in fact , he had enjoyed himself so much that he felt quite at home ; he also spoke in glowing terms of the excellent working of the Lodge . After the toasts of the W . M ., I . P . M ., and officers had been , duly honoured , the W . M . called upon the S . and J . Wardens for their toasts , after which the brethren separated at 9 . 30 p . m .
Duncombe Lodge , No . 1486 , Kingsbridge . — Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday last , a pleasant feature which this young and flourishing Lodge has inaugurated being noticeable , the interchange of fraternal courtesies with neighbouring Lodges . Bro . John Heath P . M . P . P . G . Officer , and other brethren of Pleiades Lodge , Totnes , responded to an invitation of the
W . M ., Bro . James Haynes , and attended at the labours of the evening , Bro . Heath effectively and impressively performing the solemn ceremony of raising . A proposal was made by Bro . Charles Fox I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Haynes W . M ., to contribute £ 2 2 s to the proposed memorial window in Plymouth Guildhall , in commemoration of the visit of H . E . H . the Prince of Wales , which proposition was
unanimously agreed to , tho brethren showing their enthusiasm by voluntarily raising a quarter of a guinea each from several members , by which it is hoped that a sum of five guineas may be thus devoted . Duncombe Lodge , as the youngest Lodgo in the Province , was specially noticeable in the celebration , and thus peculiar interest is felt in the memorial of the event . The Lodge being duly closed , the
brethren adjourned for refreshments , over which the merits of the Fortescue Annuity Fund ( Devon ) , and the Boys' and Girls' Schools were discussed , a suggestion being thrown out that every brother should contribute one shilling monthly to Masonic Charities . The brethren then adjourned at an early hour , tho visiting brethren having to drive thirteen mile 3 to their home .
Lodge of Prudence , No . 1550 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 1 st of October , at the nuyshe Temple , Ply « mouth . Present—Bros . Robert G Bird W . M ., John Y . Avery S . W ., John P . Eogers J . W ., J . B . Gover Secretary , James J . Avery Treasurer , B . Westcott S . D ., Charles Philp J . D ., W . Garland D . C , E . Pengilley Steward , A . S . Stuart I . G ., J . Smith Tyler , G . H . Emery Organist .
Past Masters , Bros . J . Latimer P . G . S . W ., J . B . Gover P . P . A . D . C ., J . J . Avery . Visitors—Bros . J . S . Bunce S . W . 105 , J . Box J . W . 189 , W . Crimp I . G . 1255 , F . Pinkham 105 . Business—After the minutes were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for several candidates , and having been declared unanimous , Mr . T . Westlake was initiated . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Henry Longman
was passed . The W . M . then introduced the subject of the Masonic Memorial Window in the Guildhall , to commemorate the visit of H . E . H . The Prince of Wales at the opening of that building , expressing his confidence that the Lodge would be liberal in their contributions . Bro . J . Latimer , Past Provincial Grand Senior Warden , then gave a very clear and lucid explanation of the scheme . Bro . Jame 3
Avery Treasurer proposed , and Bro . J . P . Eogers J . W . seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that the sum of five guineas be voted , and that sum to be further augmented by the Lodge if necessary . The brethren of the Lodge contributed about ten guineas independent of this vote . Such an example by the youngest Lodge of the Province is worthy of notice and commendation . The Lodge was closed with the accustomed prayer at 9 . 30 .
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PORTSMOUTH TIMES AND NAVAL GAZETTE . Hampshire , I . of Wight < ind Sussex County Journal , Conservative organ for the district , largest and most influential circulation . " The Naval Paper of the Principal Naval Arsenal . " See " May's British and Irish Press Guide . " Tuesday Evening , One Penny . Saturday , Twopence Chief Offices : —154 Queen Street , Portsea . Bro . B . HOLBBOOK & SOHS , Proprietors . Branch Offices at Chichester and Gosport . Agenc ' 63 in all the principal towns in the district . Advertisements should be forwarded to reach the Office not later than Tuesday Mornings and Friday afternoons ,
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him a present for services rendered , extending over a period of several months , he ( Brother Keddy ) suggested to Her Serene Highness , who was residing in the county of Suffolk , that such a gift as this portrait would be the most gratifying to himself and also most acceptable to the brethren . The Countess left England on the 16 th ult . for Bombay , en route for her home in the Punjab ,
where she took up her residence shortly after her bereavement , and since then , for nearly twenty years , had devoted her life to the education and care of the young , and was known and beloved by all classes . She was the first lady who drew the attention of the Government to the importance of the work to which she was devoting her life , | and she had the gratification to find that , in order to
carry out her desires , funds from the Treasury were placed at her disposal . Bro . Bays observed that this presentation was , he felt certain , tho greatest honour that had been conferred upon St . Peter's Lodge . Bro . Ed . Vegette P . M . and Bro . Buckle P . M . made a few observations expressive of their appreciation of the gift . The W . M . said he had great pleasure and honour in accepting this very
beautiful and admirable likeness of His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales , in his official clothing as Grand Master of England ; and closed his observations by thanking Bro . Keddy for having been the means of the Lodge becoming posssessed of such a valuable tribute to loyalty and Masonry . A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded
to her Serene Highness . At the close of the Lodge the brethren partook of an excellent supper , Bro . Vergette P . M . having presented an excellent haunch of venison . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given and duly responded to , and after a most agreeable evening the brethren n . tired to their respective homes .
Rowley Lodge , No . 1051 . —This Lodgo held its regular meeting on Monday , the 4 th day of October , at the Masonic Rooms , Athena 3 um , Lancaster . Present—Bros . James Taylor W . M ., Henry Longman S . W ., Eichard Taylor as J . W ., J . Daniel Moore M . D . P . G . S . B . England Secretary , William J . Sly P . M . Treasurer , George Sutton S . D ., George C . Barker J . D ., Sly aa I . G ., John Watson and
John Beeley Tylers ; Past Masters—Bros . J . L . Bradshaw I . P . M ., Bro . Grant King E . A . P . Business—Mr . George Thomas Taylor , of Kendal , initiated by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . Longman S . W ., and charge given by Bro . Bradshaw I . P . M . Bro . Grant King passed to degree of F . C ., the working tools being presented by the J . W .
Grosvenor Lodge , NO . 1257 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Westmiustor Palace Hotel . Present—Bios . John C . Cox W . M ., Thurkle S . W ., Hughes J . W ., Cottebrunc P . G . P . P . M . Secretary , Meredith P . M . Treasurer , Elliott S . D ., CantJc J . D ., Mztrley I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Bethell , Parker , Lowenthal and Bull , and a goodly assemblage of the brethren . The Lodgo having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting read and confirmed , Mr . Frederick Jackson Wray and Mr . Georgo Edwin Saunders were initiated . Bros . Barrow , Cumbers , and Ochsenbein , were passed to the 2 nd degreo ; and Bros . Dovey , Oakshetto , and Bause , were raised to tho 3 rd degree . After the transaction of some routine business the Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned till Tuesday , 7 th December next .
Truth Lodge , No . 1458 . —This Lodge held its regular meet - ing on Saturday , the 2 nd of October , at the Eoyal Archer Hotel , Dale-street , Manchester . Present—Bros . Henry Smith W . M ., John Kinder P . M . Secretary , Thomas Tycrs P . M . Treasurer , James Batcheldor S . D ., Robert Fallows I . G ., Beswick Tyler ; Past Masters , Bros . John W . Turner , Kinder , and Tyers . Visitors—Bros . Henry Moxon , W . M . Faith , 581 , J . Moorhouse , Imperial George , 78 , John Taylor Secretary , Ashbury , 1459 . Business—Minutes of last regular
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meeting read and confirmed . Ballot was taken . and proving favourable , for Mr . Walter Nicholson , he was regularly initiated by the W . M . A communication having been read from Provincial Grand Lodge , and hearty good wishes given by the visitors , the Lodge was closed at 6 . 40 p . m . The brethren sat down to an excellent supper provided by Bro . Potts . After the usual Masonio toasts had been given and responded to , the W . M . proposed that of the visitors , and laid particular stresa
upon having his friend and brother , the W . M . of the Faith , amongst them , the toast was received with great enthusiasm , and in response Bro . 'Moxon said he had received great pleasure in being at the meeting , in fact , he had enjoyed himself so much that he felt quite at home ; he also spoke in glowing terms of the excellent working of the Lodge . After the toasts of the W . M ., I . P . M ., and officers had been , duly honoured , the W . M . called upon the S . and J . Wardens for their toasts , after which the brethren separated at 9 . 30 p . m .
Duncombe Lodge , No . 1486 , Kingsbridge . — Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday last , a pleasant feature which this young and flourishing Lodge has inaugurated being noticeable , the interchange of fraternal courtesies with neighbouring Lodges . Bro . John Heath P . M . P . P . G . Officer , and other brethren of Pleiades Lodge , Totnes , responded to an invitation of the
W . M ., Bro . James Haynes , and attended at the labours of the evening , Bro . Heath effectively and impressively performing the solemn ceremony of raising . A proposal was made by Bro . Charles Fox I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Haynes W . M ., to contribute £ 2 2 s to the proposed memorial window in Plymouth Guildhall , in commemoration of the visit of H . E . H . the Prince of Wales , which proposition was
unanimously agreed to , tho brethren showing their enthusiasm by voluntarily raising a quarter of a guinea each from several members , by which it is hoped that a sum of five guineas may be thus devoted . Duncombe Lodge , as the youngest Lodgo in the Province , was specially noticeable in the celebration , and thus peculiar interest is felt in the memorial of the event . The Lodge being duly closed , the
brethren adjourned for refreshments , over which the merits of the Fortescue Annuity Fund ( Devon ) , and the Boys' and Girls' Schools were discussed , a suggestion being thrown out that every brother should contribute one shilling monthly to Masonic Charities . The brethren then adjourned at an early hour , tho visiting brethren having to drive thirteen mile 3 to their home .
Lodge of Prudence , No . 1550 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 1 st of October , at the nuyshe Temple , Ply « mouth . Present—Bros . Robert G Bird W . M ., John Y . Avery S . W ., John P . Eogers J . W ., J . B . Gover Secretary , James J . Avery Treasurer , B . Westcott S . D ., Charles Philp J . D ., W . Garland D . C , E . Pengilley Steward , A . S . Stuart I . G ., J . Smith Tyler , G . H . Emery Organist .
Past Masters , Bros . J . Latimer P . G . S . W ., J . B . Gover P . P . A . D . C ., J . J . Avery . Visitors—Bros . J . S . Bunce S . W . 105 , J . Box J . W . 189 , W . Crimp I . G . 1255 , F . Pinkham 105 . Business—After the minutes were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for several candidates , and having been declared unanimous , Mr . T . Westlake was initiated . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Henry Longman
was passed . The W . M . then introduced the subject of the Masonic Memorial Window in the Guildhall , to commemorate the visit of H . E . H . The Prince of Wales at the opening of that building , expressing his confidence that the Lodge would be liberal in their contributions . Bro . J . Latimer , Past Provincial Grand Senior Warden , then gave a very clear and lucid explanation of the scheme . Bro . Jame 3
Avery Treasurer proposed , and Bro . J . P . Eogers J . W . seconded , and it was carried unanimously , that the sum of five guineas be voted , and that sum to be further augmented by the Lodge if necessary . The brethren of the Lodge contributed about ten guineas independent of this vote . Such an example by the youngest Lodge of the Province is worthy of notice and commendation . The Lodge was closed with the accustomed prayer at 9 . 30 .
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THEHOLBORNRESTAURANT,218HIGHHOLBORN. ONEOFTHESIGHTSANDONEOFTHECOMFORTSOFLONDON. Attractions of the chief PARISIAN ESTABLISHMENTS , with the quiet and order essential to English customs . DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS PROM DAILY BILL OF FARE . ATablecFHoteeveryeveningfrom6to830.Price3s6d. INCLUDED SOUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JOINTS , SWEETS , CHEESE , SALAO , & c , WITH DESSERT . This FAVOUEITE BINNER is accompanied by a SELECTION of High-class INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC . COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING UOOMS .
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THEREDUQNTAVERNANDHOTEL, HIQHIB.A.IR,IN"IET. BED AND BHBAKF 4 ST , INCLUDING- ATTENDANCE , 21 s per week . GOOD DINNEES . GOOD WINES . GOOD BEDS . PIEST CLASS STABLES . CARKIACKES TO BE LET . BILLIARDS , QUOITS , CROQUET , & c , & c . ACCOMMODATION FOR PRIVATE SHOOTING MATCHES .
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PORTSMOUTH TIMES AND NAVAL GAZETTE . Hampshire , I . of Wight < ind Sussex County Journal , Conservative organ for the district , largest and most influential circulation . " The Naval Paper of the Principal Naval Arsenal . " See " May's British and Irish Press Guide . " Tuesday Evening , One Penny . Saturday , Twopence Chief Offices : —154 Queen Street , Portsea . Bro . B . HOLBBOOK & SOHS , Proprietors . Branch Offices at Chichester and Gosport . Agenc ' 63 in all the principal towns in the district . Advertisements should be forwarded to reach the Office not later than Tuesday Mornings and Friday afternoons ,