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two of those brethren , who might be called tho working bees of the hive , and two of those to whose labours the present condition of tho Province was largely attributable . Ho had to invest Bro . F . H . Goldney , tho Provincial Grand Treasurer , with the jewel voted to him last year , as a slight acknowledgment of his munificence in presenting to the Provincial Grand Lodcre , ancl every brother in tho

Province , his work on Wiltshire Freemasonry , at a cost of upwards of £ 100 . He was sure that work had been highly appreciated , and was greatly to tho advantage of the Province , and it was a great gratification to him , speaking of the Provincial Grand Treasurer , both as his son and his brother , to bear in mind the kind expressions used by Lord Methuen last year , and to now invest him with this jewel , as a mark of esteem and affection .

Bro . F . H . Goldney briefly but warmly thanked the Lodge for tho compliment . As regards Bro . W . Nott , Charity Secretary , he , the D . P . G . M ., had a similar pleasing duty to perform , viz ., to invest him with the jewel voted to him last year , in recognition of hia labours in relation to the establishment of the Provincial Benevolent Fund . Bro . Nott was

always anxious and willing to promote the interest of the Craft and its Charities , and to him was largely duo the success of the efforts of the Committee of the Provincial Charity Organization , in getting Wiltshire candidates elected as recipients of the Charities , and his steady poraistent endeavours entitled him to all honour at the hands of the brethren .

Bro . Nott thanked the D . P . G . M . for his kind remarks , and tho brethren generally for their appreciation of his services , as shown by the honour just conferred upon him . The D . P . G . M . Sir G . Goldney , in addressing tho Provincial Grand Lodge , expressed hia regret at the absence of Lord Methuen , whose attendance that day nothing but illness would have

prevented , and whose heart was still with them . They all knew the pleasure he took in the work of the Province , and thafc he was always ready for anything that might advance its prosperity . Tho D . P . G . M . in glancing at the proceedings of the meeting , expressed hia pleasure at learniug from the Registrar ' s report , the substantial sums the brethren of the Province were able to devote towards charityand

, also thafc the amount of arrears of subscription had been very greatly reduced . That the Province had been able to put by such a balance as enabled them to make the investments that day ordered , he con . sidered to be extremely gratifying , for now was the time , when they had no special calls upon them , to put by for a rainy day . In alluding to the successful starting of the Benevolent Fund , the D . P . G . M .

announced his intention of making a donation to it , towards qualifying himself as a Life Governor . He then alluded to the admirable manner in whioh the proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge were managed by the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Henry 0 . Tombs , who made all the arrangements in so admirable a manner , and who , without the assistance of

any shorthand-writer , managed to lay before them as correct a record of their proceedings as , he believed , it was possible to make . The great advantage of such a full and complete record as they from time to time heard read by their Provincial Grand Secretary ifc was impossible to over-estimate , and be thought he should be entirely in accordance with the wish and feeling of every brother present if he proposed a

vote of thanks to Bro . Tombs , as some expression of their appreciation of his labours . This therefore he did , with the greatest pleasure and gratification . Bro . E . Turner Payne said , thafc although there was no necessity for so doing , in order to commend the vote to the meeting , yet as a matter of form he seconded the proposition , and this he did most readily and cordially . The vote was carried unanimously , and with acclamation .

The Prov . G . Secretary expressed his obligation for this renewed mark of approval of his services . The D . P . G . M . having declared all offices vacant , Bro . F . H . Goldney was , on the proposition of Bro . Robert Stokes , seconded by Bro . Colonel Ford , unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were then appointed , and invested as follows : —

Bro . F . King 586 Prov . Grand Senior Warden T . P . Saunders 1271 - - „ Junior Warden Rev . J . A . Lloyd 1533 ( re . appointed ... > t Chaplain F . H . Goldney 626 ( re . „ Treasurer

elected ) .... Thomas Pouting 1478 - „ Registrar Henry C . Tombs 355 ( re . ap . pointed ) ... () Secretary R . S . Edmonds 355 - - ,, Senior Deacon

J . R . Magrath 1271 - - „ Junior Deacon W . T . Briscoe 626 - - „ Supt . of Works John Chandler 355 ( re-appointed ) ... , Dir . of Ceremonies W . D . Lovell 1271 - - .. Assist . Dir . of Cer .

H . Simpson 1271 - - „ Sword Bearer James Sparks 1271 - - „ Organist A . Beavan 1271 - - „ Pursuivant G . W . Collen 626 - - „ Assistant Pursuivant John Savory ( re-elected ) - „ Tyler

Before the Lodge was closed , Brother Nott , Charity Secretary , who had , with the sanction of tho Provincial Grand Master Lord Methuen , superintended the issue of a Calendar for the Province for the year 1881 , called attention to the fact that the proceeds from the sale thereof had not met the actual cost out of pocket of printing the same , as they had gathered when tbe Treasurer's report was before

them earlier in the meeting . He now asked whether it was the wish of the Provincial Grand Lodge thafc this Calander should be continued next year , expressing at the same timo his belief that in a year oi two it would bo self-supporting . The D . P . G . M . suggested , as the result of a conversation with Lord Methuen , whether it might not be possible to print the Calendar once

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iu two or three years , instead of every year ; but ifc waa pointed out that as tho work in question was as much in tho nature of an Almanack as of a Directory , this would be undesirable , and it waa unanimously resolved that tho Wiltshire Ma sonic Calendar be issued for the year 1882 , and that Bro . Nott be requested to again kindly undertake the office of editor thereof , any deficiency in the expenses of printing , beyond the amount received for sale of copies ( at one

shilling each ) , to be borne by tho Provincial Grand Lodgo funds . This ended the business of tho meeting , and the Provincial Grand Lodgo being closed , the brethren afterwards dined together at tho Swan Hotel , when the usual Loyal and Masouic toasts were given , and warmly responded to . In addition to tho brethren present at the Lodge , Bro . Walter H . Long , M . P ., who had been delayed on the railway , was present afc tho banquet .

Soda Water Machinery And Appliances.

SODA WATER MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES .

ON the three intermediate days of last week was held , in the Lower Berners * Hall , Agricultural Hall , the tenth annual exhibition of soda water machinery and appliances , and the show , without doubt , may be set down as an unqualified success . The weather on the second and third days was unfavourable , but thia in no wise detracted from the merits of the display . The Hall was fully occupied with

exhibits , the general excellence and usefulness of which were beyond question . Among the most attractive stalls was that of Messrs . Dows , Clark and Co ., of Compton House , 46 and 47 Frith-street , Soho-square . The reputation of this firm is so well established that fco mention with praise any among the machines and appliances they exhibited would seem to be much of the same kind of thing as gilding

refined gold . Still , it may be as well to note sundry among the patents for which the firm has attained so well-deserved a reputation . Foremost must be mentioned the improved patent " lightning " bottle washing machine . The chief points in its favour are its extreme simplicity , and the rapidity with which it does its work . It can be worked by foot , water , or steam power , while the revolving brushes or scrapers ,

composed of rubber , are so made as to fit champagne , egg-shaped or flat-bottomed bottles , those used in cleaning champagne bottles being an especial feature . By this machine the cleansing process is done most completely . Another exhibit attracted our attention , namely , Mrs . Barker ' s Patent Bottle Filler . It is constructed on a new principle , the great object aimed at being to regulate the pressure and

prevent breakage of the bottles . Another most ingenious apparatus was the new Turnover Bottling Machine , adapted for filling all kinds of bottles . This , too , has the advantage of being very simple , complete in all its parts , and reasonable in price . A similar machine , but upright and somewhat more costly , was also exhibited , but there is one slight drawback in this case , that it is not applicable to all

kinds of bottles , whereas the Turnover is . Notice shonld be taken of another invention in the shape of a " Patent Acid and Liquid Syphon , " which is nofc only a great improvement on the appa . ratus formerly used for handling oil of vitriol and acids of various kinds , bnt has tbe further advantage of thoroughly protecting from injury the hands , eyes , aud clothing of those working it . Then we

saw a Patent Syrup Measuring Tap , by which any quantity of Syrup can be measured at will from half an ounce to four ounces , without the trouble of having extra glasses for each quantity to be measured . Other machines included an " Improved Horizontal Generator , with bottling Cylinders , " a " complete outfit or plant for making Aerated or Soda Water , and more particularly adapted for an exclusively

bottling trade . " The materials used in the construction are of the very best , ancl having regard to all circumstances of the prices charged , must be described as moderate . The " Improved Vertical Generator " is equally serviceable , bufc as it involves a less elaborate amount of work , it is less costly than tho Horizontal . In addition , should be mentioned Messrs . Dows , Clark and Co . ' s Aerated Water

Draught Stand with Cooler , the patent Syphons fitted for use on counter or sideboard , and having a connection for pipe for supply of soda or other waters ; syrup and soda water apparatus with two or more taps ; syrup taps ; ice cutters , and every description of article that could possibly be required iu connection with these beverages either in private or in public establishments . We must

not omit to notice an aerated beverage called " sparkling Theine , " one of the ingredients of which is Theine , or the extractive principle of tea—heuce the trade mark . It is most wholesome , refreshing , and palatable , and stands out prominent among the non-alcoholic stimulants of the day . We must also draw attention to the " golden russet Champagne Cider , " which is bright and sparkling as well as

refreshing , and may be taken with impunity at all times . Ifc has been carefully analysed by eminent chemists , all of whom bear unqualified testimony to its admirable properties . In conclusion , the exhibition , we repeat , has been a groat success . The quality of the articles shown , whether taken singly or collectively , wan quite up to the average , while the courtesy of tho officials , of whom Bro . A . Clark was president , gave every satisfaction .

The Earl of Pife , Provincial Grand Master of Banffshire , will be shortly entrusted by Her Majesty's Government with a special mission to Dresden , in order to invest tho King of Saxony with the insignia of the most noble Order of the Garter .

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171 AIR TRADERS , Registered . —J . E . SHAND & CO . Wine Mcr-JL chants , 2 Albert Mansions , Victori . i Street , London , S . W ., hereby Give I ' lirthcr Public Notice that in May 1879 , they Adopted ami REGISTERED tlio tv > r < ls " FAIR TRADERS" as their Trade Title , and as an addition to their original Trade Mark of 1369 . —Vide advertisement sin " The Times" and " The Standard " of that date , also of October 1381 .