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Special Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
MARLBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1620
T ^ HE aunnal investiture of Officers in connection with the abovenamed Lodge was hel i on the 4 th inst ., in Derby Hall , Tuebrook , in the presence of between seventy and eighty brethren . The Marlborough , whioh is one of the comparatively few Lodges that meet elsewhere than in the Hope-street Temple , has long had the reputation of being a thriving branch of the Craft , and its roll contains the
names of many genntlemen well known in mercantile pursuits and in the learned professions . At the opening of the proceedings , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Richard Stirzaker , was supported by Bros . Dr . Henry Pitts I . P . M ., Richard Arrnitage , Henry Hiudle , Dr . John Henderson , T . Delamere , Hy . Jones , Dr . 0 . E . B . Limrick S . W ., W .
J . B . Pitts J . W ., LukeBagnall Treasnrer , Thos . Airey Secretary , Hy . Peers J . D ., John Stnbbs acting I . G ., E . T . Ingham D . C , John Greshan and Wm . Naylor Stewards , Jas . P . Bryan Organist , R . Neville Tyler . A numerous company of visitors was also present . After certain general business had been transacted , Bro . Dr . Limrick
W . M . elect was presented for installation by Bros . Dr . Pitts and Hindle , and the ceremony was performed in a highly efficient manner by Brother Stirzaker . Subsequently the W . M . invested the undermentioned Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Stirzaker I . P . M ., Pitts S . W ., Airey J . W ., Bagnall Treasurer ( re-elected ) , Peers Sec ,
Ingham D . C . ( re-appointed ) , Bryan Organist ( re-appointed ) , Stubbs S . D ., Greshan J . D ., Naylor I . G ., Gilchrist S . Stwd ., Brebner J . Stwd ., Tarbuck and Doeherty Assist . Stwds ., Neville Tyler . The Treasurer's report showed the Lodge to be in a prosperous condition . At various
intervals daring the ceremony a beantiful choral programme was rendered by Bros . D . J . Davies > D . T . Jones , D . Williams , 0 . J . Rowlands , and T . Largher . After the Lodge had been closed the brethren dined together on the premises .
ON Thursday , the 29 th nit ., a meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Shanklin . The W . M ., Dr . Greenham , presided , and the visitors included Dr . Carter W . M . of the East Medina Lodge , and members of that and the Albany Lodge . After some preliminary business , including the election of Bro . Cooper as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the re-election of Bro . Newman as representative on the
CHINE LODGE , No . 1884
Provincial Grnnd Lodge Committee , the W . M . called on Dr . Dabbs to unveil the Chine Lodge Jnbilee memorial , consisting of a handsome marble tablet , nlinut sevm f"et high , framed with richly carved oak , bearing the names of those who contributed to the liquidation of the debt of £ 200 on the building . Dr . Dabbs , in unveiling the memorial ,
said he fally appreciated the covert compliment that underlay their choice of the first W . M . for this honourable distinction . He was sure he was right in describing it as mnch a compliment to his literary ambition as to his Masonic fitness . It was always his pet hope that any power he might evince as a dramatist might be exerted
first of all to raise funds for the beautifying of the Lodge he helped to found in Shanklin . With bis first success he shonld always remember his friend Bro . Greenham . He might in the future have other coadjutors , but he was quite certain he shonld havo none more sympathetic , kindly , or hard-working . He might
in the future have other successes , but no success would be sweeter to him than that of tho Isle of Wight comedy-drama played before an Island andience for an Island Lodge . Bros . Young , Raynes , Newman , Bailey , and Rayner paid high tributes to the ability and zeal of the W . M ., and heartily congratulated him on the rea'isation
of the project of the Jnb lee memorial , and an enfry to that effect was ordered to be made on the minutes . The W . M ., in responding , eaid the cost of the Jubilee memorial had been pntirely defrayed out of the receipts of the performance of Dr . Dabb ' a first play at Shanklin . A photograph of the tablet had been forwarded to the
Queen , and a very kind acknowledgment had been received from General Sir Henry Ponsonby . On behnlf of the Lodge he asked Dr . Dabbs ' s acceptance of the hnndsome jewel he had in his hand , as a slight token of their regard for his worth and services .
Dr . Dabbs , in reply , eaid it gave him great pleasure to accept in an enduring memorial of their affection the handsome presentation they bad so surprised him by making . A handsome pie ' ure of the Chine , with Masonic cmb ' ems in the foreground , wns presented to the Lodge by Bro . Middleton , who was warmly thanked by the W . M .
RICHMOND LODGE , No . 2032 . r PHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held ou Tuesday , 3 rd inst ., at the Station Hotel , Richmond , Surrey , under the presidency of Bro . John P . Hnnghton W . M ., who was snpported by Bros . E . Dare S . W ., II . Snpsworth J . \ V ., W . Forster Reynolds P . M . Treasnrer
George C . Rowlnnd Secretary , J- M . Mnrsrsison S . D ., Albert Crew J . D ., II . Messnm D . C , A . Aldin I . G ., W . C . Rainbow Organist ; B . E . Blasby P . M ., C . I . Digby P . M ., W . R . Phillips I . P . M ., T . Covell and J . Aldridge Stewards . T . G . Mitchell Tyler , and a large number of other members of the Lodge , together with the following
visitors : —RT >< J . Tlnrling 975 , Pocnck 1558 , K > ely 1216 , Coombs 780 , Johnson ill 5 , Hilton 780 , Mason 309 , Curtins 2150 , Lansdowne 1541 . The minutrs of the previous meeting having beeu read and confirmed , the Lodge was advanced tn the third degree , when Bro . Wilson vii' duly rni « od . Lodge having been lowered , tho ballot
was bronchi i-ito requisition on behnlf of two gpntlemon , who were randidates for initiation , Mr . John Richard West , proposed by Bro . Hester , and seconded by Bro . Reynolds P . M . Treasurer ; and Mr . James Tu > loe >> , proposed by Bro . Walker , and seconded by
Bro . Phillips I . P . M . These two gentlemen were admitted to the benefits of Masonic light , ancl other business having been disposed of , Lodge wns closed . A banquet followed , the enstomary toasts being honoured .
Bro . W . S . Gillatd P . M . 11 G 8 P . G . D . Dorset has been elected W . M . of tbe Brotherly Love Lodge for the ensuing year .
Special Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
The regnlar meeting of tbe General Committee and Subscribers of tbe Royal Masonio Institution for Boys was held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , Bro . J . L . Mather in tbe chair . There were also present Bros . Stephen Richardson , T . Hastings Miller , O . C , Alfred Williams , G . Bolton
H . Massey , F . Adlard , Rev . Dr . Morris ( Head Master ) , Raynham W . Stewart , Chas . F . Hogard , W . Maple , Charles Belton , W . A . Scurrah , W . Paas , Geo . P . Gillard , Dudley Rolls , James Moon , H . Venn , George Mickley ,
Richard Eve Grand Treasurer , Alfred Bryant , J . G . Dale , and F . Binckes Secretary . Fifteen petitions wore investigated , and the candidates placed on the list for the April election . There are now 65 candidates for the benefits
of the School , with but 15 vacancies . Notice was given of motions for the next Quarterly Court , on the 16 th inst . The customary compliment was paid to the Chairman .
The brethren of Hastings appear to be making fche most stenuous exertions to secure the success of their Masonic ball which is to be held on the 18 th inst ., and we wish them all the good things they wish for themselves in
connection with it . The Royal Concert Hall has been secured for the occasion , and it is anticipated that in addition to the brethren of the mystic tie there will be a large attendance of local gentry . The more the merrier ,
say we , especially as the profits aro to be expended in the cause of charity—the R . M . Institution for Girls being on this occasion the object to which the surplus is to be devoted . Last year , says a local contemporary , there
appeared to be a large company present , and yet the amount secured by the ball did not exceed £ 20 . This year the committee start with the experience gained then ,
and a considerable saving in the expenses is looked forward to , thus giving promise of a larger surplus . We can only hope these expectations may be realised , and that all who attend may thoroughly enjoy themselves .
Notwithstanding that the Isle of Wight has , literally speaking , been cut off from intercourse with the surrounding districts by King Fog during the past few days , there was a large attendance of brethren at the Annual Festival
of the Medina Lodge , No . 35 , at Cowes , on Thursday . Bro . F . Rutland P . G . Organist was installed as W . M . by Bro . Faulkner P . M . P . P . J . G . W . A full report will appear in our next issue .
Langton Lodge of Instruction , No 1673 . —The annua
Festival of this Lodge of Instruction was held at the White Hartl Abchurch-lane , E . G ., on Thursday , the loth nit ., under the presidenoy of Bro . Joseph Langton P . M . and Treasurer of Langton Lodge , under whose sanction this Lodge of Instruction works . The following members were present : —Bros . T . Houlton Bishop J . W .
1965 , James S . Fraser P . M . 174 , F . Knight 1185 , H . M . Hobbs P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , George Anderson P . G . S . P . M . GO , E . M . Morriss P . M . 1965 , G . F . Marshall P . M . 69 , Gordon Smith W . M . 2041 , R . Clay Sndlow P . P . G . S . D . Kent , C . W . C . Webb P . M . 1397 , Joseph D . Langton P . M . 1673 P . P . GJ . W . Surrey , William F . Causton P . M .
1726 I . G . 162 , J . Holden 2096 , W . G . Goode S . D . 2096 , W . Mapleton J . D . 256 , Bernard Gardner 69 , L . Percival 2096 , Maitland H . Dicker 1470 , Geo . C . Dent 176 , G . D . H . Vaizey 176 , Graham Buckley 1415 , T . Burno I . P . M . 162 . An excellent dinner was provided by Bro . Anderson , through whosa kindness the Lodg ) of Instruction has met
for some years at the above address . After dinner the Chairman gave the usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts . The toast of the Lodge of Instruction was responded to by the Preceptors , Bros . Hobbs , Marshall and Burno . The health of the Chairman was proposed by Bro . Langton jun ., who , in the name of the members of the Lodge ,
thanked him for the services rendered by him as Treasurer of the Lodge of Instruction , aud for his kindness in presiding on that evouiug . Tho Chairman , iu responding , expressed his great pleasure at being present and congratulated the Lodge on its success , and particularly in the direction of charity . The toast of the Emulation
Lodge of Improvement followed , to which Bro . Sudlow responded , and in the course of bis remarks referred to the fact that he was for some years the Preceptor of the Langton Lodge of Instruction , and mentioned how gratified he was to see the Lodge flourishing , and offered to give any assistance he could to tho Preceptors . The
Secictariei Bros . Burne and J . D . Langton having responded to their health , Bro . Anderson replied for the toast of the honorary members . During tho evening songs were given by Bros . Sudlow , Dickes and others . Before the Festival took place a mpeting of the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association was held , tho chair being taken by
the President , Bro . Joseph L wigton , when four ballots for Life Governorship were drawn . The Associatiou having now completed half its term , the Secretary , Bro . G . rdon Smith , read a statement from which it appeared that the sum of £ 720 had been collected , and that it was estimated that at its conclnsion over £ 1 , 400 would have been handed over to the three Charities .
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Special Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
MARLBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1620
T ^ HE aunnal investiture of Officers in connection with the abovenamed Lodge was hel i on the 4 th inst ., in Derby Hall , Tuebrook , in the presence of between seventy and eighty brethren . The Marlborough , whioh is one of the comparatively few Lodges that meet elsewhere than in the Hope-street Temple , has long had the reputation of being a thriving branch of the Craft , and its roll contains the
names of many genntlemen well known in mercantile pursuits and in the learned professions . At the opening of the proceedings , the retiring W . M ., Bro . Richard Stirzaker , was supported by Bros . Dr . Henry Pitts I . P . M ., Richard Arrnitage , Henry Hiudle , Dr . John Henderson , T . Delamere , Hy . Jones , Dr . 0 . E . B . Limrick S . W ., W .
J . B . Pitts J . W ., LukeBagnall Treasnrer , Thos . Airey Secretary , Hy . Peers J . D ., John Stnbbs acting I . G ., E . T . Ingham D . C , John Greshan and Wm . Naylor Stewards , Jas . P . Bryan Organist , R . Neville Tyler . A numerous company of visitors was also present . After certain general business had been transacted , Bro . Dr . Limrick
W . M . elect was presented for installation by Bros . Dr . Pitts and Hindle , and the ceremony was performed in a highly efficient manner by Brother Stirzaker . Subsequently the W . M . invested the undermentioned Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Stirzaker I . P . M ., Pitts S . W ., Airey J . W ., Bagnall Treasurer ( re-elected ) , Peers Sec ,
Ingham D . C . ( re-appointed ) , Bryan Organist ( re-appointed ) , Stubbs S . D ., Greshan J . D ., Naylor I . G ., Gilchrist S . Stwd ., Brebner J . Stwd ., Tarbuck and Doeherty Assist . Stwds ., Neville Tyler . The Treasurer's report showed the Lodge to be in a prosperous condition . At various
intervals daring the ceremony a beantiful choral programme was rendered by Bros . D . J . Davies > D . T . Jones , D . Williams , 0 . J . Rowlands , and T . Largher . After the Lodge had been closed the brethren dined together on the premises .
ON Thursday , the 29 th nit ., a meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Shanklin . The W . M ., Dr . Greenham , presided , and the visitors included Dr . Carter W . M . of the East Medina Lodge , and members of that and the Albany Lodge . After some preliminary business , including the election of Bro . Cooper as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the re-election of Bro . Newman as representative on the
CHINE LODGE , No . 1884
Provincial Grnnd Lodge Committee , the W . M . called on Dr . Dabbs to unveil the Chine Lodge Jnbilee memorial , consisting of a handsome marble tablet , nlinut sevm f"et high , framed with richly carved oak , bearing the names of those who contributed to the liquidation of the debt of £ 200 on the building . Dr . Dabbs , in unveiling the memorial ,
said he fally appreciated the covert compliment that underlay their choice of the first W . M . for this honourable distinction . He was sure he was right in describing it as mnch a compliment to his literary ambition as to his Masonic fitness . It was always his pet hope that any power he might evince as a dramatist might be exerted
first of all to raise funds for the beautifying of the Lodge he helped to found in Shanklin . With bis first success he shonld always remember his friend Bro . Greenham . He might in the future have other coadjutors , but he was quite certain he shonld havo none more sympathetic , kindly , or hard-working . He might
in the future have other successes , but no success would be sweeter to him than that of tho Isle of Wight comedy-drama played before an Island andience for an Island Lodge . Bros . Young , Raynes , Newman , Bailey , and Rayner paid high tributes to the ability and zeal of the W . M ., and heartily congratulated him on the rea'isation
of the project of the Jnb lee memorial , and an enfry to that effect was ordered to be made on the minutes . The W . M ., in responding , eaid the cost of the Jubilee memorial had been pntirely defrayed out of the receipts of the performance of Dr . Dabb ' a first play at Shanklin . A photograph of the tablet had been forwarded to the
Queen , and a very kind acknowledgment had been received from General Sir Henry Ponsonby . On behnlf of the Lodge he asked Dr . Dabbs ' s acceptance of the hnndsome jewel he had in his hand , as a slight token of their regard for his worth and services .
Dr . Dabbs , in reply , eaid it gave him great pleasure to accept in an enduring memorial of their affection the handsome presentation they bad so surprised him by making . A handsome pie ' ure of the Chine , with Masonic cmb ' ems in the foreground , wns presented to the Lodge by Bro . Middleton , who was warmly thanked by the W . M .
RICHMOND LODGE , No . 2032 . r PHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held ou Tuesday , 3 rd inst ., at the Station Hotel , Richmond , Surrey , under the presidency of Bro . John P . Hnnghton W . M ., who was snpported by Bros . E . Dare S . W ., II . Snpsworth J . \ V ., W . Forster Reynolds P . M . Treasnrer
George C . Rowlnnd Secretary , J- M . Mnrsrsison S . D ., Albert Crew J . D ., II . Messnm D . C , A . Aldin I . G ., W . C . Rainbow Organist ; B . E . Blasby P . M ., C . I . Digby P . M ., W . R . Phillips I . P . M ., T . Covell and J . Aldridge Stewards . T . G . Mitchell Tyler , and a large number of other members of the Lodge , together with the following
visitors : —RT >< J . Tlnrling 975 , Pocnck 1558 , K > ely 1216 , Coombs 780 , Johnson ill 5 , Hilton 780 , Mason 309 , Curtins 2150 , Lansdowne 1541 . The minutrs of the previous meeting having beeu read and confirmed , the Lodge was advanced tn the third degree , when Bro . Wilson vii' duly rni « od . Lodge having been lowered , tho ballot
was bronchi i-ito requisition on behnlf of two gpntlemon , who were randidates for initiation , Mr . John Richard West , proposed by Bro . Hester , and seconded by Bro . Reynolds P . M . Treasurer ; and Mr . James Tu > loe >> , proposed by Bro . Walker , and seconded by
Bro . Phillips I . P . M . These two gentlemen were admitted to the benefits of Masonic light , ancl other business having been disposed of , Lodge wns closed . A banquet followed , the enstomary toasts being honoured .
Bro . W . S . Gillatd P . M . 11 G 8 P . G . D . Dorset has been elected W . M . of tbe Brotherly Love Lodge for the ensuing year .
Special Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.
The regnlar meeting of tbe General Committee and Subscribers of tbe Royal Masonio Institution for Boys was held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , Bro . J . L . Mather in tbe chair . There were also present Bros . Stephen Richardson , T . Hastings Miller , O . C , Alfred Williams , G . Bolton
H . Massey , F . Adlard , Rev . Dr . Morris ( Head Master ) , Raynham W . Stewart , Chas . F . Hogard , W . Maple , Charles Belton , W . A . Scurrah , W . Paas , Geo . P . Gillard , Dudley Rolls , James Moon , H . Venn , George Mickley ,
Richard Eve Grand Treasurer , Alfred Bryant , J . G . Dale , and F . Binckes Secretary . Fifteen petitions wore investigated , and the candidates placed on the list for the April election . There are now 65 candidates for the benefits
of the School , with but 15 vacancies . Notice was given of motions for the next Quarterly Court , on the 16 th inst . The customary compliment was paid to the Chairman .
The brethren of Hastings appear to be making fche most stenuous exertions to secure the success of their Masonic ball which is to be held on the 18 th inst ., and we wish them all the good things they wish for themselves in
connection with it . The Royal Concert Hall has been secured for the occasion , and it is anticipated that in addition to the brethren of the mystic tie there will be a large attendance of local gentry . The more the merrier ,
say we , especially as the profits aro to be expended in the cause of charity—the R . M . Institution for Girls being on this occasion the object to which the surplus is to be devoted . Last year , says a local contemporary , there
appeared to be a large company present , and yet the amount secured by the ball did not exceed £ 20 . This year the committee start with the experience gained then ,
and a considerable saving in the expenses is looked forward to , thus giving promise of a larger surplus . We can only hope these expectations may be realised , and that all who attend may thoroughly enjoy themselves .
Notwithstanding that the Isle of Wight has , literally speaking , been cut off from intercourse with the surrounding districts by King Fog during the past few days , there was a large attendance of brethren at the Annual Festival
of the Medina Lodge , No . 35 , at Cowes , on Thursday . Bro . F . Rutland P . G . Organist was installed as W . M . by Bro . Faulkner P . M . P . P . J . G . W . A full report will appear in our next issue .
Langton Lodge of Instruction , No 1673 . —The annua
Festival of this Lodge of Instruction was held at the White Hartl Abchurch-lane , E . G ., on Thursday , the loth nit ., under the presidenoy of Bro . Joseph Langton P . M . and Treasurer of Langton Lodge , under whose sanction this Lodge of Instruction works . The following members were present : —Bros . T . Houlton Bishop J . W .
1965 , James S . Fraser P . M . 174 , F . Knight 1185 , H . M . Hobbs P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , George Anderson P . G . S . P . M . GO , E . M . Morriss P . M . 1965 , G . F . Marshall P . M . 69 , Gordon Smith W . M . 2041 , R . Clay Sndlow P . P . G . S . D . Kent , C . W . C . Webb P . M . 1397 , Joseph D . Langton P . M . 1673 P . P . GJ . W . Surrey , William F . Causton P . M .
1726 I . G . 162 , J . Holden 2096 , W . G . Goode S . D . 2096 , W . Mapleton J . D . 256 , Bernard Gardner 69 , L . Percival 2096 , Maitland H . Dicker 1470 , Geo . C . Dent 176 , G . D . H . Vaizey 176 , Graham Buckley 1415 , T . Burno I . P . M . 162 . An excellent dinner was provided by Bro . Anderson , through whosa kindness the Lodg ) of Instruction has met
for some years at the above address . After dinner the Chairman gave the usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts . The toast of the Lodge of Instruction was responded to by the Preceptors , Bros . Hobbs , Marshall and Burno . The health of the Chairman was proposed by Bro . Langton jun ., who , in the name of the members of the Lodge ,
thanked him for the services rendered by him as Treasurer of the Lodge of Instruction , aud for his kindness in presiding on that evouiug . Tho Chairman , iu responding , expressed his great pleasure at being present and congratulated the Lodge on its success , and particularly in the direction of charity . The toast of the Emulation
Lodge of Improvement followed , to which Bro . Sudlow responded , and in the course of bis remarks referred to the fact that he was for some years the Preceptor of the Langton Lodge of Instruction , and mentioned how gratified he was to see the Lodge flourishing , and offered to give any assistance he could to tho Preceptors . The
Secictariei Bros . Burne and J . D . Langton having responded to their health , Bro . Anderson replied for the toast of the honorary members . During tho evening songs were given by Bros . Sudlow , Dickes and others . Before the Festival took place a mpeting of the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association was held , tho chair being taken by
the President , Bro . Joseph L wigton , when four ballots for Life Governorship were drawn . The Associatiou having now completed half its term , the Secretary , Bro . G . rdon Smith , read a statement from which it appeared that the sum of £ 720 had been collected , and that it was estimated that at its conclnsion over £ 1 , 400 would have been handed over to the three Charities .