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Samson and Lion Lodge , No . 86 , and is P . G . P . in Grand Lodge of M . M . M . He has also been installed in Prince ' s Conclaveof Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , and wasfirst Sovereign of the Rose and Lily Conclave . At this moment Bro . Walters is a subscribing member of eleven Craft
Lodges and four Chapters , and has served the office of Steward to one or other of our Charities no less than thirteen different times . He is Vice-President of the Boys ' , and a Life Governor of the Girls' and Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in respect of both male and female funds . The
Committee has Bro . Dubois , P . G . S . D . Midd ., as its Chairman . Bro . J . Baxter Langley , W . M . 1423 , has consented to act as its Treasurer , and Bro . J . W . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Midd ., as its Secretary . Already several contributions have been promised , no less than eight Lodges and three Chapters
being set down for sums ranging irom two to ten guineas , irrespective of contributions from individual members . Bro . Walters has worked long , ardently , and successfully in the
service of Freemasonry , and we trust the efforts of the Committee organised to raise this testimonial will be as nearly as possible commensurate with Bro . Walters ' s merits .
The first of a series of eight concerts of the " North Kensington Musical Evenings for Gentlemen " was given on Saturday , 11 th November , at Ladbrooke Hall , Notting Hill . This was a great success . The following artistes assisted , and all ably acquitted themselves : Bros . Lazarus ,
clarionet ; J . C . Arhdge , flute ; Mr . J . B . Jeffreys , pianoforte . Several part songs were given by the London Vocal Union , and the singing of Messrs . Kenipton , Kenningham and C . Beckett was ail that could be desired . Bro . F . Walker was an excellent conductor .
A few weeks since Bro . Hughan , in writing to Bro . Pitt , Secretary to the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , expressed a hope that ere long the Lodge would " include Lectures on the History of the Craft in its curriculum . " We are in a position to state that a brother , who is a member of
that Lodge , has expressed his readiness to act upon Bro . Hughan ' s suggestion , and will deliver a Lecture the first meeting the Lodge can conveniently place at his disposal . If this prove a success , it will be followed , at intervals , by other lectures , as time and opportunity permit .
On the occasion of the visit of their Royal Highnessss the Prince and Princess of Wales to Norwich , ou Monday next , the Great Eastern Railway Company will run , in addition to the ordinary trains , a special train from Ipswich at 9 ' 45 a . m ., which will call at the intermediate station s , and is due at Norwich at 1155 a . m .
We understand that the Ri ght Hon . Lord Waveney , R . W . P . G . M . of Suffolk , has appointed the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Rector of Long Melford , Suffolk , to be D . P . G . M . in tho room of tho late Rev . E . I . Lockwood . We venture to predict that this appointment will be very popular in
the Province . Brother Martyn is not only an active and good worker , but a highly distinguished Mason , whose exertions in the cause recently inspired us to depict him in our Masonic Portraits , under the title of the Christian
Minister . His numerous friends , both in the Order and elsewhere , will rejoice to learn that he has taken another step up the Masonic ladder , and has entered another sphere of usefulness .
The consecration of the Era Chapter , No . 1423 , will take place at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court , Middlesex , on Saturday , 25 th November . The ceremony will be performed by Comp . Col . F . Burdett , Grand Superintendent Middlesex , P . Z ., assisted by Robert Weutworth LittleG . H .
, Middlesex , and several Companions of distinction . Comps . T . J . Sabine , P . Z . and Treasurer 73 , is the M . E . Z . designate , E . H . Thiellay , W . M . 145 , II . designate , J . B . Lan ° ley J . designate , and F . Walters , P . Z . P . G . 1 st Assistant , acting S . E .
I he Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , No . 902 , Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales Road , Kentish Town , on Friday , 1 st December 1876 . The chair will be taken at 7 o ' clock precisely , bv Bro J . F . Wuest , Preceptor , P . M . 753 .
The Kent Lod ge of Instruction , under the sanction of the Kent Lodge , No . 15 , will be opened at Bro . Hallowe ' s ,
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The Chequers , Marsh Street , Walthamstow , on Thursday , the 23 rd inst ., on which occasion the ceremony of installation will be worked by Bro . James Pinder , the W . M . of the mother Lodge , who will take the chair at 7 o ' clock .
Bro . J . H . Jennings , the courteous manager of the Oxford Music Hall , who , since the death of the late proprietor , Bro . M . Syor , has conducted that establishment , announces his annual benefit for Wednesday , tho 22 nd inst . In addition to the company , many well known artists havo volunteered their services for the occasion .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CORNWALL .
The meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall took place at the Masonic Hall , New Public Rooms , Truro , on Tuesday the 7 th instant . Sir . P . M . Williams , Bart . M . P ., Prov . Grand Mark Master , in the chair . A large number of members belonging to tho degree , from various parts of Cornwall , wore present , the following Lodges sending representatives : —No . 73 , Meridian ,
Redruth , No . 78 , Fortitude , Truro , No . 87 , Cornubian , Hajle , No . 94 , Love and Honour , Falmouth , No . 101 , Boscawen , Chacewater , No . 175 , St . Michael , Helston . The meeting was to have been held at Chacowator , but in consequence of the Masonic Hall not being ready , it was held at Truro , for the convenience of members . Sir F . M . Williams , who was enthusiastically received , referred in
his opening address to the prosperity of Mark Masonry , not only in Cornwall , but throughout England , and stated the pleasing facts that Prince Leopold had been " advanced" at Oxford , and that there were now 200 Lodges , with 10 , 000 members , under tho Grand Mark Lodge of England . Ho also referred very feelingly to the loss tho provinco had sustained by the death of Bro . Thomas
Soloman , late Prov . Grand Secretary , and expressed regret at receiving a letter from Bro . Reginald Rogers , resigning tho office of Deputy-Prov . Grand Master , in consequence of ill health . The reports of the various Lodges showed an increase of members in tho province . Bro . William Tweedy , J . P ., No . 78 , was appointed as Deputy-Prov . Grand Master , and Bro . William Tregay , No . 73 , was proposed for
re-olection as Prov . Grand Treasurer , and the voting was unanimous in his favour . The following officers were appointed and invested by tho Prov . Grand Master : —Bros . W . Tweedy , 78 , D . P . G . M ., Rev . W . H . Bloxsome , M . A ., 175 , S . P . G . W ., John Paull , 101 , J . P . G . W ., John Coombe , 87 , P . G . M . O ., J . H . Reynolds , 73 , P . G . S . O ., T . C . Polelaza , 91 , P . G . J . O ., Rev . A . H . Ferris , 78 , P . G . Chaplain , W .
Tregay , 73 , P . G . Treasurer , William Lake , 78 , P . G . Reg ., William Jas . Johns , 78 , P . G . Secretary , J . R . James , 175 , P . G . S . D . Thomas Taylor , 175 , P . G . J . D ., Samuel Mitchell , 101 , P . G . S . of Works , Samuel Harvey , 78 , P . G . D . C ., E . M . Cock , 73 , A . G . D . C , Captain Miehell , 78 , P . G . S . B ., R . H . Heath , 73 , P . G . Organist , W . Rooks , 78 , P . G . P ., Thomas Davey , 73 , G . B . Pearce , 871 , and W . Johns , 9-1 , P . G . Stewards , and John Langdon , 78 , P . G . Tyler . Tho sum of £ 5
was voted to tho Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benovolont Fund . Several invitations for the holding of the next Provincial Grand Lodge were received , and the Provincial Grand Master promised to consider tho matter . The meeting was ouo of tho most successful ever held iu connection with Mark Masonry in the province , and the officers appeared in collars and jewels presented to the Lodge by the P . G . M . —Western Morning Nevis .
A Grand Lodge For New Zealand.
A GRAND LODGE FOR NEW ZEALAND .
A telegram in the Thames Advertiser states : —A meeting of delegates , representing the various Masonic . Lodges in the Colony , holding under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , is to bo held in the Provincial Council Chambers , Wellington , on Monday next , at four o ' clock , under the presidency of Mr . Vincent Pyke , P . P . G . M ., to consider the propriety of forming a Grand Lodge for New Zealand . Delegates from the north and from tho west coast of the . Middle Island havo already arrived here to take part in the proceedings .
In Memoriam.
In Memoriam .
It is with great regret wc announce , this week , the very sudden death , on Sunday last , of Bro . William Booth , at liis residence , Cecil House , Crouch End . Bro . W . Booth was the first W . M . of the Robin Hood Lodge , No . 1493 ,
which meets at Eastwood , Notts . He was a Vice President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and was proverbial as being ready at all times to assist in relieving distress whenever and howsoever brought before him . His death will be felt by a very numerous circle of friends .
The death of Bro . J . Vause , of the Spotted Dog , Upton , Essex , after a long and painful illness , took place on the 15 th inst . Bro . Vause leaves a widow and famil y , in addition to a numerous circle of Masonic friends .
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Our Weekly Budget.
Samson and Lion Lodge , No . 86 , and is P . G . P . in Grand Lodge of M . M . M . He has also been installed in Prince ' s Conclaveof Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , and wasfirst Sovereign of the Rose and Lily Conclave . At this moment Bro . Walters is a subscribing member of eleven Craft
Lodges and four Chapters , and has served the office of Steward to one or other of our Charities no less than thirteen different times . He is Vice-President of the Boys ' , and a Life Governor of the Girls' and Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in respect of both male and female funds . The
Committee has Bro . Dubois , P . G . S . D . Midd ., as its Chairman . Bro . J . Baxter Langley , W . M . 1423 , has consented to act as its Treasurer , and Bro . J . W . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Midd ., as its Secretary . Already several contributions have been promised , no less than eight Lodges and three Chapters
being set down for sums ranging irom two to ten guineas , irrespective of contributions from individual members . Bro . Walters has worked long , ardently , and successfully in the
service of Freemasonry , and we trust the efforts of the Committee organised to raise this testimonial will be as nearly as possible commensurate with Bro . Walters ' s merits .
The first of a series of eight concerts of the " North Kensington Musical Evenings for Gentlemen " was given on Saturday , 11 th November , at Ladbrooke Hall , Notting Hill . This was a great success . The following artistes assisted , and all ably acquitted themselves : Bros . Lazarus ,
clarionet ; J . C . Arhdge , flute ; Mr . J . B . Jeffreys , pianoforte . Several part songs were given by the London Vocal Union , and the singing of Messrs . Kenipton , Kenningham and C . Beckett was ail that could be desired . Bro . F . Walker was an excellent conductor .
A few weeks since Bro . Hughan , in writing to Bro . Pitt , Secretary to the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , expressed a hope that ere long the Lodge would " include Lectures on the History of the Craft in its curriculum . " We are in a position to state that a brother , who is a member of
that Lodge , has expressed his readiness to act upon Bro . Hughan ' s suggestion , and will deliver a Lecture the first meeting the Lodge can conveniently place at his disposal . If this prove a success , it will be followed , at intervals , by other lectures , as time and opportunity permit .
On the occasion of the visit of their Royal Highnessss the Prince and Princess of Wales to Norwich , ou Monday next , the Great Eastern Railway Company will run , in addition to the ordinary trains , a special train from Ipswich at 9 ' 45 a . m ., which will call at the intermediate station s , and is due at Norwich at 1155 a . m .
We understand that the Ri ght Hon . Lord Waveney , R . W . P . G . M . of Suffolk , has appointed the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Rector of Long Melford , Suffolk , to be D . P . G . M . in tho room of tho late Rev . E . I . Lockwood . We venture to predict that this appointment will be very popular in
the Province . Brother Martyn is not only an active and good worker , but a highly distinguished Mason , whose exertions in the cause recently inspired us to depict him in our Masonic Portraits , under the title of the Christian
Minister . His numerous friends , both in the Order and elsewhere , will rejoice to learn that he has taken another step up the Masonic ladder , and has entered another sphere of usefulness .
The consecration of the Era Chapter , No . 1423 , will take place at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court , Middlesex , on Saturday , 25 th November . The ceremony will be performed by Comp . Col . F . Burdett , Grand Superintendent Middlesex , P . Z ., assisted by Robert Weutworth LittleG . H .
, Middlesex , and several Companions of distinction . Comps . T . J . Sabine , P . Z . and Treasurer 73 , is the M . E . Z . designate , E . H . Thiellay , W . M . 145 , II . designate , J . B . Lan ° ley J . designate , and F . Walters , P . Z . P . G . 1 st Assistant , acting S . E .
I he Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , No . 902 , Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales Road , Kentish Town , on Friday , 1 st December 1876 . The chair will be taken at 7 o ' clock precisely , bv Bro J . F . Wuest , Preceptor , P . M . 753 .
The Kent Lod ge of Instruction , under the sanction of the Kent Lodge , No . 15 , will be opened at Bro . Hallowe ' s ,
Our Weekly Budget.
The Chequers , Marsh Street , Walthamstow , on Thursday , the 23 rd inst ., on which occasion the ceremony of installation will be worked by Bro . James Pinder , the W . M . of the mother Lodge , who will take the chair at 7 o ' clock .
Bro . J . H . Jennings , the courteous manager of the Oxford Music Hall , who , since the death of the late proprietor , Bro . M . Syor , has conducted that establishment , announces his annual benefit for Wednesday , tho 22 nd inst . In addition to the company , many well known artists havo volunteered their services for the occasion .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF CORNWALL .
The meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall took place at the Masonic Hall , New Public Rooms , Truro , on Tuesday the 7 th instant . Sir . P . M . Williams , Bart . M . P ., Prov . Grand Mark Master , in the chair . A large number of members belonging to tho degree , from various parts of Cornwall , wore present , the following Lodges sending representatives : —No . 73 , Meridian ,
Redruth , No . 78 , Fortitude , Truro , No . 87 , Cornubian , Hajle , No . 94 , Love and Honour , Falmouth , No . 101 , Boscawen , Chacewater , No . 175 , St . Michael , Helston . The meeting was to have been held at Chacowator , but in consequence of the Masonic Hall not being ready , it was held at Truro , for the convenience of members . Sir F . M . Williams , who was enthusiastically received , referred in
his opening address to the prosperity of Mark Masonry , not only in Cornwall , but throughout England , and stated the pleasing facts that Prince Leopold had been " advanced" at Oxford , and that there were now 200 Lodges , with 10 , 000 members , under tho Grand Mark Lodge of England . Ho also referred very feelingly to the loss tho provinco had sustained by the death of Bro . Thomas
Soloman , late Prov . Grand Secretary , and expressed regret at receiving a letter from Bro . Reginald Rogers , resigning tho office of Deputy-Prov . Grand Master , in consequence of ill health . The reports of the various Lodges showed an increase of members in tho province . Bro . William Tweedy , J . P ., No . 78 , was appointed as Deputy-Prov . Grand Master , and Bro . William Tregay , No . 73 , was proposed for
re-olection as Prov . Grand Treasurer , and the voting was unanimous in his favour . The following officers were appointed and invested by tho Prov . Grand Master : —Bros . W . Tweedy , 78 , D . P . G . M ., Rev . W . H . Bloxsome , M . A ., 175 , S . P . G . W ., John Paull , 101 , J . P . G . W ., John Coombe , 87 , P . G . M . O ., J . H . Reynolds , 73 , P . G . S . O ., T . C . Polelaza , 91 , P . G . J . O ., Rev . A . H . Ferris , 78 , P . G . Chaplain , W .
Tregay , 73 , P . G . Treasurer , William Lake , 78 , P . G . Reg ., William Jas . Johns , 78 , P . G . Secretary , J . R . James , 175 , P . G . S . D . Thomas Taylor , 175 , P . G . J . D ., Samuel Mitchell , 101 , P . G . S . of Works , Samuel Harvey , 78 , P . G . D . C ., E . M . Cock , 73 , A . G . D . C , Captain Miehell , 78 , P . G . S . B ., R . H . Heath , 73 , P . G . Organist , W . Rooks , 78 , P . G . P ., Thomas Davey , 73 , G . B . Pearce , 871 , and W . Johns , 9-1 , P . G . Stewards , and John Langdon , 78 , P . G . Tyler . Tho sum of £ 5
was voted to tho Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benovolont Fund . Several invitations for the holding of the next Provincial Grand Lodge were received , and the Provincial Grand Master promised to consider tho matter . The meeting was ouo of tho most successful ever held iu connection with Mark Masonry in the province , and the officers appeared in collars and jewels presented to the Lodge by the P . G . M . —Western Morning Nevis .
A Grand Lodge For New Zealand.
A GRAND LODGE FOR NEW ZEALAND .
A telegram in the Thames Advertiser states : —A meeting of delegates , representing the various Masonic . Lodges in the Colony , holding under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , is to bo held in the Provincial Council Chambers , Wellington , on Monday next , at four o ' clock , under the presidency of Mr . Vincent Pyke , P . P . G . M ., to consider the propriety of forming a Grand Lodge for New Zealand . Delegates from the north and from tho west coast of the . Middle Island havo already arrived here to take part in the proceedings .
In Memoriam.
In Memoriam .
It is with great regret wc announce , this week , the very sudden death , on Sunday last , of Bro . William Booth , at liis residence , Cecil House , Crouch End . Bro . W . Booth was the first W . M . of the Robin Hood Lodge , No . 1493 ,
which meets at Eastwood , Notts . He was a Vice President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and was proverbial as being ready at all times to assist in relieving distress whenever and howsoever brought before him . His death will be felt by a very numerous circle of friends .
The death of Bro . J . Vause , of the Spotted Dog , Upton , Essex , after a long and painful illness , took place on the 15 th inst . Bro . Vause leaves a widow and famil y , in addition to a numerous circle of Masonic friends .