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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — KENT LODGE , No . 15 .
THE annual meeting of this ancient Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . A . Posener W . M ., Hirst ( W . M . eleot ) S . W ., Stimson J . W ., Slee . man P . M . Treasurer , Dukes P . M . Secretary , Lesrge S . D . Woolley J . D ., James I . G ., Pinder P . M . Steward ; P . M . ' s Wells , Rail , Ginman , Wharman , Martin and Barlow ; also Bros . Posener , Wigglesworth , Goldberg , Tatton , Ball , Plummer ; Cammell , Bithray , Potior , Bishop ,
Tucker , Ives , Crosse , Newell , Saunders . The Visitors' list was a large one , comprising several well-known exponents of the tenets of Freemasonry , amongst whom we may mention the following : — Bros . Sugg P . M . 452 P . P . G . O . 3 nrrey ; P . M . ' s Fenner 1227 and 1693 , Groom 861 , Jacobs 1327 , Johnson 861 , Payn 201 , Phillips 205 , Southwood 1260 , Waters 700 , Fisher W . M . 1174 ; Bros . Ash ton 1507 ,
C . E . Botley and F . Botley 780 , Bradgate 55 , Child 453 , Dixie 453 , France 1986 , Gibbs 1580 , Glass 453 , Gold 815 , Greenfield 1602 , C . F . Haines 1679 , D . Haines 75 , Hall 1307 , Levatt 452 , Monson jnn . 1174 , Norman 1920 , Pipe 1306 , Porter 11 , Potts 1244 , Robertson 1538 , Seymour 1471 , Sboobert 766 , Smith 1076 , Weeden 813 , Wild 39 , Williams 902 , and Woodman 1950 . Lodge was opened in regnlar
form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Sannders , having given proof of his proficiency asF . C . wasduly entrusted . Lodge was then advanced to the third , and Bro . G . T . Saunders was raised to the degree of M . M . ; after whioh , Lodge being resumed to the first degree , Mr . C . R . Saunders ( brother of the candidate named
above ) , who was balloted for at a previous meeting , aws regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Lodge was resumed to the second degree , when the important feature of the day ' s procedings was transacted—the installation of Bro . W . Hirst , who was presented by Bro . James Pinder P . M ., and duly obligated by the W . M . All brethren below the degree then retired , and a Board of Installed
Masters was opened , and Bro . W . Hirst was regularly installed into the chair of K . S . in a very excellent manner by Bro . W . P . Dukes . The W . M . invested Bro . Posener as I . P . M . and the brethren were readmitted . They saluted the Master in the onstomary manner , after which the Bro . Hirst appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : Bros . E . Stimson S . W ., T . W . Legge J . W ., J . Sleeman P . M . Treasurer ,
W . P . Dukes P . M . Secretary , J . J . Woolley S . D ., C . James J . D ., J . A , Cammell I . G ., A . Pritchard M . C ., J . Pinder P . M . W . S . After whioh Bro . A . Posener delivered the addresses in a very excellent manner , The Auditor ' s report was received and adopted . The new Wor . sbipful Master then , in the name of the Lodge , presented Brother A . Posener with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel ,
aocompanying the presentation by a few kind remarks , adding that he wonld have more to say on the subject at tho banquet table . After this Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , to which both members and visitors did ample justice . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . The I . P . M ., in
proposing the toast of the W . M ., congratulated the brethren on the choice they had made ; he believed the W . M . would fully justify their selection . In reply the W . M . begged to assure the brethren that he would do his best to maintain the integrity of Freemasonry . Having been elected W . M ., he was pledged to support and uphold
the dignity of the chair ; so far as his year of office went he would strive to do so to the best of bis ability . He assured them that his sole aim was to do the utmost that lay in his power for the welfare of his Lodge . The W . M . then , in a kindly speech , proposed the health of the I . P . M ., which compliment was suitably responded to . The Initiate ' s toast came next , after which that of the Visitors was
given , and responded to by the following : —Bros . Gold , Glass , Potts , Dixie , Groom , Greenfield , Botley and Fenner . The Past Masters' and Officers' toasts came next j each was ably responded to , and then the Tyler gave the parting toast , and the brethren separated , after having spent a very pleasant evening . We may mention that Bro . E . H .
Sugg P . P . G . O . Surrey presided at the organ in Lodge ; also at the piano after the banquet . The harmony of the evening was added to considerably by songs , —from Bros . Seymour , Pinder P . M ., Monson , Newell and E . Woodman , while Bro . Robertson gave an excellent recitation .
Royal Union Lodge, No. 382.
ROYAL UNION LODGE , No . 382 .
CONSEQUENT upon the near approach of the Easter Holidays , and the unfavourable state of the weather , the installation meeting , on Monday , of this popular Lodge was not so well attended as is usually the case . However , amongst those who supported the Worshipful Master—Bro . J . Lonsdale—on this occasion were Bros . G . Fehrenbach P . M . Treasurer , W . Coombes P . M . P . Prov . G . S . B .
Mddx . Sec , C . RnssP . M . Prov . G . P ., E . C . Woodward P . M ., W . Webb P . M ., W . Cook P . M ., G . Rowles S . W . and W . M . elect , & c Amongst the Visitors were Bros . J . F . Farrant 1158 , H . M . Appleton 861 , C . Sims 8 G 1 , F . Bass 922 , W . W . Morgau S . W . 211 , T . H . Knight-Smith P . M . 1441 , W . Clarke S . W . 141 , Kenneth R . Montgomery J . D . 255 , J . I . Cantle , A . Thomas , & c Lodge was opened at 2 . 30 , when the minutes of last meeting were read aud confirmed . Bro . Gootlbnn ,
a candidate for the second degree , underwent examination as to his proficiency and was entrusted . On his retiring from the Lodge , it was opened in the second degree , and the candidate was re-admitted , and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . In due course the W . M . elect was introduced and obligated , a Board of Installed Masters opened , and Bro . Rowles was placed in the chair of King Solomon . On the re-admission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted , and he then invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Nicholson S . W ., Cotton
J . W ., Fehrenbach P . M . Treas ., W . Coombes P . M . P . G . S . B . Middlesex Sec , Hall S . D ., Wilson J . D ., Brooks I . G . and Almoner , Woodward P . M . M . C ., Fleming Org .. Taplin W . S ., Lambert A . W . S ., Duffin Tyler . Bro . Lonsdale , who had conducted the ceremonies of the day in a very creditable manner , then gave the addresses with great fervour ,
and took his seat amidst the congratulations of those present . The first duty of the new Master was to present his immediate predecessor with the Past Master' 3 jewel , which had been unanimously voted him at the last meeting . This is a very neat piece of workmanship , and bears the following inscription : —
Presented by the brethren of the Royal Union Lodge to Bro . J . T . Lonsdale P . M ., in testimony of their appreciation of the zeal and ability displayed by him during the year he presided as Worshipful Master . —19 th March 1883 . " Brother Rowles , in making the presentation , assured Bro . Lonsdale that his services during the past year had won for him the respect
and esteem of all the brethren , who trusted he might be able to attend the Lodge and give his valuable assistance for many years to come . The gift was briefly but warmly acknowledged by Bro . Lonsdale , and then the Auditors' report and accounts were presented . The balance sheet , as printed and distributed , was adopted . It showed a balance in favour of the Lodge , after £ 1010 s had been paid
to tbe R . M . B . I ., £ 5 5 s to the " Coombes ' s Testimonial , " with the customary payments to Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge , Ac . & o There were two propositions for candidates for initiation ; several letters were read , amongst them being communications from the Prov . Grand Master Sir Franois Burdett , and Bro . Raymond Thrupp the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , both regretting their inability to be
present on this occasion , while the latter promised to attend the next meeting of the Lodge . Amongst other features worthy of notice , we may mention that a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . P . M . Russ for the zeal with whioh he had carried out the wishes of the members in respeot of Bro . Coombes's Testimonial , and then hearty good wishes having been tendered , Lodge was closed . The banquet
was oreditably and bountifully served by Bro . W . Phillips , mine host of the Chequers , and on the removal of the cloth , Bro . Rowles introduced the several toasts with commendable brevity . Bros . Coombes and Russ responded forthe Prov . Grand Offioers , and then Brother Lonsdale gave The Health of the Worshipful Master . The cpmpliment was gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Rowles , who followed
with that of the Past Masters , and fully recognised the zeal displayed by his immediate predecessor in the conduct of the business during his term of office , and paying him a deserved tribute for the way in whioh he had carried out the installation ceremony . The compliment paid him was modestly acknowledged by Bro . Lonsdale , who expressed the gratification it afforded him to know his . efforts had
met with the approval of the brethren of his Lodge . With the toast of the Masonio Institutions was associated the name of Bro . W . W . Morgan , one of the Visitors , who urged the Lodge to carry out tbe good work it had so well commenced this year—in subscribing £ 10 10 s to the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution—by supporting the Scholastic Institutions . Brother Morgan forcibly urged the need
there was to sustain these Institutions at their present standard , and we are gratified in being able to state that an esteemed Past Master of the Lodge , who has already made his mark as a supporter of the Institntions , expressed his willingness to subscribe an additional ten guineas to the R . M . I . G . The Officers were thanked for the way in which they had carried out their duties , aud then the Tyler gave the
parting toasr . The following programme of music was excellently carried through : —Grace , " For these and all thy mercies ; " National Anthem , " God save tbe Queen "—solo , Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Masonic Anthem , " God bless the Prince of Wales" —solo , Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Song , "Tell me , Mary , " Bro . Knight Smith ; Duet , "Excelsior , " Bro . Arthur Thomas and J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " The Friar of Orders
Grey , " Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " Come into the Garden , Maud , " Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Duet , " The Moon has raised , " Bros . Knight-Smith and J . Ion Cantle ; Song , "The Gay Postillion" ( with Post Horn and Whip obligato ) , Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Song , " Little Grey Fat Man , " Bro . J . Ion Cantle . Bro . Kendle , a most popular member of this Lodge , created roars of laughter by his inimitable rendering of the comic story of " Pat and his Guinea . "
Temple Lodge, No. 558.
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 558 .
ON Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., the members of this Lodge assembled at the Town Hall , Folkestone , for the purpose of installing Bro . George Lainson Hart as W . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony was performed by the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Wm . Francis jnn ., and at its conclusion the following Officers were invested : —Bros . W . Francis I . P . M ., S . Joseph S . W ., G . Harman J . W ., A . H . Holbein P . M . Treasurer , James Kennett P . M . Secretary ,
G . I . Swoffer S . D ., A . Petts J . D ., F . Jarvis T . G ., H . S . Roberts Org ., and Job Baker Tyler . The report of the audit committee was received and adopted . At the conclusion of the Lodge business the brethren adjourned to the Pavilion Hotel , where the Installation banquet was partaken of . The newly installed W . M . presided , and there were present Bros . H . Stock P . M . P . P . Snp . W ., J . Sherwood
P . M . P . P . G . D ., James Kennett P . M . P . P . G . O ., O . H . Wagner P . P . G . J . W . ( Herta ) , Francois Klatt P . M ., A . H . Holbein P . M ., W . Francis jnn . I . P . M ., S . Joseph , G . Harman , G . I . Swoffer , A . Petts , H . S . Roberts , R . Rhodes , W . Dunk , W . Goddard , W . Brooks , T . J . Harrison , J . Colleus , G . Saxby , G . Taylor , D . P . W . Jones , and A . J . Crane , and the following from other Lodges : Bros . D . West W . M . 125 , White W . M . 1436 P . P . G . P . Hants .,
T . H . Prescott W . M . 199 , W . Oldfield W . M . 1208 , T . J . Pulley P . M . 310 , C . Gosby P . M . P . P . G . Sup . W . 1136 , W . Amos P . M . 125 , •f . English P . P . G . Snp . W . 1437 , F . Kelly 1436 , Thos . Divers , S . J . Russell ; J . W . Kennett Elliot , and Walter 125 . The usual Masonio toasts were proposed in admirable terms , and duly honoured ; after
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — KENT LODGE , No . 15 .
THE annual meeting of this ancient Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . A . Posener W . M ., Hirst ( W . M . eleot ) S . W ., Stimson J . W ., Slee . man P . M . Treasurer , Dukes P . M . Secretary , Lesrge S . D . Woolley J . D ., James I . G ., Pinder P . M . Steward ; P . M . ' s Wells , Rail , Ginman , Wharman , Martin and Barlow ; also Bros . Posener , Wigglesworth , Goldberg , Tatton , Ball , Plummer ; Cammell , Bithray , Potior , Bishop ,
Tucker , Ives , Crosse , Newell , Saunders . The Visitors' list was a large one , comprising several well-known exponents of the tenets of Freemasonry , amongst whom we may mention the following : — Bros . Sugg P . M . 452 P . P . G . O . 3 nrrey ; P . M . ' s Fenner 1227 and 1693 , Groom 861 , Jacobs 1327 , Johnson 861 , Payn 201 , Phillips 205 , Southwood 1260 , Waters 700 , Fisher W . M . 1174 ; Bros . Ash ton 1507 ,
C . E . Botley and F . Botley 780 , Bradgate 55 , Child 453 , Dixie 453 , France 1986 , Gibbs 1580 , Glass 453 , Gold 815 , Greenfield 1602 , C . F . Haines 1679 , D . Haines 75 , Hall 1307 , Levatt 452 , Monson jnn . 1174 , Norman 1920 , Pipe 1306 , Porter 11 , Potts 1244 , Robertson 1538 , Seymour 1471 , Sboobert 766 , Smith 1076 , Weeden 813 , Wild 39 , Williams 902 , and Woodman 1950 . Lodge was opened in regnlar
form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Sannders , having given proof of his proficiency asF . C . wasduly entrusted . Lodge was then advanced to the third , and Bro . G . T . Saunders was raised to the degree of M . M . ; after whioh , Lodge being resumed to the first degree , Mr . C . R . Saunders ( brother of the candidate named
above ) , who was balloted for at a previous meeting , aws regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Lodge was resumed to the second degree , when the important feature of the day ' s procedings was transacted—the installation of Bro . W . Hirst , who was presented by Bro . James Pinder P . M ., and duly obligated by the W . M . All brethren below the degree then retired , and a Board of Installed
Masters was opened , and Bro . W . Hirst was regularly installed into the chair of K . S . in a very excellent manner by Bro . W . P . Dukes . The W . M . invested Bro . Posener as I . P . M . and the brethren were readmitted . They saluted the Master in the onstomary manner , after which the Bro . Hirst appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : Bros . E . Stimson S . W ., T . W . Legge J . W ., J . Sleeman P . M . Treasurer ,
W . P . Dukes P . M . Secretary , J . J . Woolley S . D ., C . James J . D ., J . A , Cammell I . G ., A . Pritchard M . C ., J . Pinder P . M . W . S . After whioh Bro . A . Posener delivered the addresses in a very excellent manner , The Auditor ' s report was received and adopted . The new Wor . sbipful Master then , in the name of the Lodge , presented Brother A . Posener with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel ,
aocompanying the presentation by a few kind remarks , adding that he wonld have more to say on the subject at tho banquet table . After this Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , to which both members and visitors did ample justice . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured . The I . P . M ., in
proposing the toast of the W . M ., congratulated the brethren on the choice they had made ; he believed the W . M . would fully justify their selection . In reply the W . M . begged to assure the brethren that he would do his best to maintain the integrity of Freemasonry . Having been elected W . M ., he was pledged to support and uphold
the dignity of the chair ; so far as his year of office went he would strive to do so to the best of bis ability . He assured them that his sole aim was to do the utmost that lay in his power for the welfare of his Lodge . The W . M . then , in a kindly speech , proposed the health of the I . P . M ., which compliment was suitably responded to . The Initiate ' s toast came next , after which that of the Visitors was
given , and responded to by the following : —Bros . Gold , Glass , Potts , Dixie , Groom , Greenfield , Botley and Fenner . The Past Masters' and Officers' toasts came next j each was ably responded to , and then the Tyler gave the parting toast , and the brethren separated , after having spent a very pleasant evening . We may mention that Bro . E . H .
Sugg P . P . G . O . Surrey presided at the organ in Lodge ; also at the piano after the banquet . The harmony of the evening was added to considerably by songs , —from Bros . Seymour , Pinder P . M ., Monson , Newell and E . Woodman , while Bro . Robertson gave an excellent recitation .
Royal Union Lodge, No. 382.
ROYAL UNION LODGE , No . 382 .
CONSEQUENT upon the near approach of the Easter Holidays , and the unfavourable state of the weather , the installation meeting , on Monday , of this popular Lodge was not so well attended as is usually the case . However , amongst those who supported the Worshipful Master—Bro . J . Lonsdale—on this occasion were Bros . G . Fehrenbach P . M . Treasurer , W . Coombes P . M . P . Prov . G . S . B .
Mddx . Sec , C . RnssP . M . Prov . G . P ., E . C . Woodward P . M ., W . Webb P . M ., W . Cook P . M ., G . Rowles S . W . and W . M . elect , & c Amongst the Visitors were Bros . J . F . Farrant 1158 , H . M . Appleton 861 , C . Sims 8 G 1 , F . Bass 922 , W . W . Morgau S . W . 211 , T . H . Knight-Smith P . M . 1441 , W . Clarke S . W . 141 , Kenneth R . Montgomery J . D . 255 , J . I . Cantle , A . Thomas , & c Lodge was opened at 2 . 30 , when the minutes of last meeting were read aud confirmed . Bro . Gootlbnn ,
a candidate for the second degree , underwent examination as to his proficiency and was entrusted . On his retiring from the Lodge , it was opened in the second degree , and the candidate was re-admitted , and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . In due course the W . M . elect was introduced and obligated , a Board of Installed Masters opened , and Bro . Rowles was placed in the chair of King Solomon . On the re-admission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted , and he then invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Nicholson S . W ., Cotton
J . W ., Fehrenbach P . M . Treas ., W . Coombes P . M . P . G . S . B . Middlesex Sec , Hall S . D ., Wilson J . D ., Brooks I . G . and Almoner , Woodward P . M . M . C ., Fleming Org .. Taplin W . S ., Lambert A . W . S ., Duffin Tyler . Bro . Lonsdale , who had conducted the ceremonies of the day in a very creditable manner , then gave the addresses with great fervour ,
and took his seat amidst the congratulations of those present . The first duty of the new Master was to present his immediate predecessor with the Past Master' 3 jewel , which had been unanimously voted him at the last meeting . This is a very neat piece of workmanship , and bears the following inscription : —
Presented by the brethren of the Royal Union Lodge to Bro . J . T . Lonsdale P . M ., in testimony of their appreciation of the zeal and ability displayed by him during the year he presided as Worshipful Master . —19 th March 1883 . " Brother Rowles , in making the presentation , assured Bro . Lonsdale that his services during the past year had won for him the respect
and esteem of all the brethren , who trusted he might be able to attend the Lodge and give his valuable assistance for many years to come . The gift was briefly but warmly acknowledged by Bro . Lonsdale , and then the Auditors' report and accounts were presented . The balance sheet , as printed and distributed , was adopted . It showed a balance in favour of the Lodge , after £ 1010 s had been paid
to tbe R . M . B . I ., £ 5 5 s to the " Coombes ' s Testimonial , " with the customary payments to Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge , Ac . & o There were two propositions for candidates for initiation ; several letters were read , amongst them being communications from the Prov . Grand Master Sir Franois Burdett , and Bro . Raymond Thrupp the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , both regretting their inability to be
present on this occasion , while the latter promised to attend the next meeting of the Lodge . Amongst other features worthy of notice , we may mention that a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . P . M . Russ for the zeal with whioh he had carried out the wishes of the members in respeot of Bro . Coombes's Testimonial , and then hearty good wishes having been tendered , Lodge was closed . The banquet
was oreditably and bountifully served by Bro . W . Phillips , mine host of the Chequers , and on the removal of the cloth , Bro . Rowles introduced the several toasts with commendable brevity . Bros . Coombes and Russ responded forthe Prov . Grand Offioers , and then Brother Lonsdale gave The Health of the Worshipful Master . The cpmpliment was gracefully acknowledged by Bro . Rowles , who followed
with that of the Past Masters , and fully recognised the zeal displayed by his immediate predecessor in the conduct of the business during his term of office , and paying him a deserved tribute for the way in whioh he had carried out the installation ceremony . The compliment paid him was modestly acknowledged by Bro . Lonsdale , who expressed the gratification it afforded him to know his . efforts had
met with the approval of the brethren of his Lodge . With the toast of the Masonio Institutions was associated the name of Bro . W . W . Morgan , one of the Visitors , who urged the Lodge to carry out tbe good work it had so well commenced this year—in subscribing £ 10 10 s to the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution—by supporting the Scholastic Institutions . Brother Morgan forcibly urged the need
there was to sustain these Institutions at their present standard , and we are gratified in being able to state that an esteemed Past Master of the Lodge , who has already made his mark as a supporter of the Institntions , expressed his willingness to subscribe an additional ten guineas to the R . M . I . G . The Officers were thanked for the way in which they had carried out their duties , aud then the Tyler gave the
parting toasr . The following programme of music was excellently carried through : —Grace , " For these and all thy mercies ; " National Anthem , " God save tbe Queen "—solo , Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Masonic Anthem , " God bless the Prince of Wales" —solo , Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Song , "Tell me , Mary , " Bro . Knight Smith ; Duet , "Excelsior , " Bro . Arthur Thomas and J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " The Friar of Orders
Grey , " Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " Come into the Garden , Maud , " Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Duet , " The Moon has raised , " Bros . Knight-Smith and J . Ion Cantle ; Song , "The Gay Postillion" ( with Post Horn and Whip obligato ) , Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Song , " Little Grey Fat Man , " Bro . J . Ion Cantle . Bro . Kendle , a most popular member of this Lodge , created roars of laughter by his inimitable rendering of the comic story of " Pat and his Guinea . "
Temple Lodge, No. 558.
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 558 .
ON Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., the members of this Lodge assembled at the Town Hall , Folkestone , for the purpose of installing Bro . George Lainson Hart as W . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony was performed by the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Wm . Francis jnn ., and at its conclusion the following Officers were invested : —Bros . W . Francis I . P . M ., S . Joseph S . W ., G . Harman J . W ., A . H . Holbein P . M . Treasurer , James Kennett P . M . Secretary ,
G . I . Swoffer S . D ., A . Petts J . D ., F . Jarvis T . G ., H . S . Roberts Org ., and Job Baker Tyler . The report of the audit committee was received and adopted . At the conclusion of the Lodge business the brethren adjourned to the Pavilion Hotel , where the Installation banquet was partaken of . The newly installed W . M . presided , and there were present Bros . H . Stock P . M . P . P . Snp . W ., J . Sherwood
P . M . P . P . G . D ., James Kennett P . M . P . P . G . O ., O . H . Wagner P . P . G . J . W . ( Herta ) , Francois Klatt P . M ., A . H . Holbein P . M ., W . Francis jnn . I . P . M ., S . Joseph , G . Harman , G . I . Swoffer , A . Petts , H . S . Roberts , R . Rhodes , W . Dunk , W . Goddard , W . Brooks , T . J . Harrison , J . Colleus , G . Saxby , G . Taylor , D . P . W . Jones , and A . J . Crane , and the following from other Lodges : Bros . D . West W . M . 125 , White W . M . 1436 P . P . G . P . Hants .,
T . H . Prescott W . M . 199 , W . Oldfield W . M . 1208 , T . J . Pulley P . M . 310 , C . Gosby P . M . P . P . G . Sup . W . 1136 , W . Amos P . M . 125 , •f . English P . P . G . Snp . W . 1437 , F . Kelly 1436 , Thos . Divers , S . J . Russell ; J . W . Kennett Elliot , and Walter 125 . The usual Masonio toasts were proposed in admirable terms , and duly honoured ; after