Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.

for his valuable services as P . G . Secretary during a period of eleven years . The proposer of the resolution passed a high compliment upon Bro . Wates for the excellent and valuable services he had rendered to Freemasonry in Kent during the years mentioned , and expressed a hope that the

token of acknowledgment it was suggested he should receive should be accompanied by some more useful testimonial . The motion was seconded , and carried unanimously . A grant of fifty guineas , proposed by the R . W . P . D . G . M ., was given to the Boys' School , in order to make

the Deputy Grand Master of the province a Vice-President , and a gift of £ , each to Bro . Norris , Tyler of Lodges 784 and 1026 , and Bro . Knight , Tyler of Lodge 199 ( Dover ) , the former brother having been a Mason for 58 years , and the latter 59 years ; and the sum of ^ 32 was

also given towards the erection of a tablet to the memory of the late Bro . J . S . Keddell , P . M . 158 . The original sum proposed for the tablet was £ 2 $ , but the estimate was ^ 32 , and it was considered a greater mark of esteem that the lodge should pay the whole expense . Bro .

Knight , it may be mentioned , richly deserves the gift awarded him . He formerly served in her Majesty ' s Packet Service , and was superannuated some years ago . He is very highly esteemed both in and out of the lodge . The business of the lodge having terminated ,

it was closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded to the Royal Oak Hotel , at the Assembly Rooms of which establishment the breakfast had been served in the morning to about ninety gentlemen , and there the banquet now took place . Viscount Holmesdale presided ,

and as many as 173 brethren were present . The banquet , we believe , was an elaborate one , and reflected the greatest credit upon Bro . Phillpott , whose arrangements were excellent , and were much praised by the guests . He was ably assisted by Bro . George , of " The Angel , " Charlton .

The first toast proposed from the chair was that of " The Queen and the Craft , " which was followed by " The Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " These toasts , we need scarcely say , were duly honoured .

Viscount Holmesdale next gave " The Health of the Marquis of Ripon , the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , " and adverted to the services rendered by him to the country , which had so recently led to the Government conferring additional honours upon him . The

mble marquis had not only , his lordship rem irked , done the State some service , but had done great service to the Craft , by whom he was greatly esteemed and respected . "The Health of the Earl of Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master of England , " was also

given by the Chairman , who said that his lordship had acted for the Marquis of Ripon at an important time , and had always shown a disposition to do whatever might be required of him in the interests of P ' reemasonry . Bro . Dobson proposed " The Health of the

noble Chairman , Viscount Holmesdale . " Lord Holmesdale , in reply , said that , much as he prized the honour of filling the position he then occupied , he still thought that they might select some one who was far more capable for the post than himself . However , so long as they

continued to repose confidence in him , he should be only too pleased lo do whatever was in his power to promote the interests of Freemasonry . ( Applause . ) He adverted to the success of the meeting that day , and made several complimentary references to the excellent

arrangements of the local committee , the suitability of the Refectory for their purposes , the large attendance of the Craft , and the satisfactory manner in which everything had gone off . He concluded by proposing "The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers . "

Bro . Colonel Ward responded . " The Health of Bro . Dobson , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , " was given in very complimentary terms by Viscount Holmesdale . Bro . Dobson responded in a characteristic speech . At this stage of the proceedings Viscount

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Kent.

Holmesdale left the room , having to leave Dover by the 7 o ' clock train . Bro . Dr . Marshall , Past Prov . Grand Senior Warden , was unanimously voted to the chair on the departure of Viscount Holmesdale , and under his presidency the proceedings were continued .

The Visitors , proposed by the Chairman , was responded to by Bro . Stock ( Folkestone ); and the " Masonic Charities " by Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Masonic Boys' School—a gentleman who has laboured with considerable success in behalf of the charitable institutions connected with Freemasonry ,

and who , in the course of an eloquent speech , referred towhat had been done in the past , described the present position of the three charities with which they were concerned , and advocated their claims to support . The Chairman then gave " The Health of Bro .

Wilson , the Worshipful Master of Lodge 199 ( Dover ) . " Dr . Marshall observed that Bro . Wilson had attained his present high position in the Order in consequence of the confidence which the members of the lodge reposed in him . In every office he had held Bro . Wilson had given that strict

attention to his duties which had led to his elevation , and which set so good an example to every member of the Craft . Bro . Wilson having briefly responded , Bro . Coram , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Assistant Secretary , Bro . T . A . Terson , " and said

that all who had observed the energy with which that gentleman had performed the arduous duties of his position had the very highest opinion of his future prospects in the Craft , and were convinced that his efforts had contributed in a large measure to the success of the day .

" The Ladies , " proposed by the Chairman , and responded to by Bro . Richie , met with a favourable reception . "The Health of Dr . Marshall" was proposed by Bro . Wilson , W . M ., who said that he had the pleasure of serving with Dr . Marshall in various

offices , and had always found him animated by a thorough Masonic spirit , and his being selected as Grand Senior Warden at the last provincial gathering was evidence of the attention he had paid to his Masonic duties . Dr . Marshall having responded ,

Bro . the Rev . T . B . W . Briggs gave " The Host and Hostess , " and made a very eloquent speech with reference to the events of the day . Miss Palmer , Mr . George Perren , and Mr . Ralph Wilkinson sang at intervals during the banquet , which came to a close about ten o'clock . The arrangements and decorations of the

Refectory Hall reflect the greatest credit on the committee who undertook this important duty . The musical arrangements for the church and banquet were entrusted to the care of Bros . H . S . Boyton and J . O . Rees . The comfort of the brethren at the banquet was cared for by several brethren of Lodge 199 , who very kindly acted as Stewards .

The accomplished vocalist , Miss Palmer , who travelled from Bristol to sing at this festival , was unfortunately detained on her journey , and did not arrive until several brethren bad left the banquet . — The Dover Telegraph .

AN election for the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex was held at the Guildhall on Saturday last , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor presiding . The choice of the Livery was in favour of Bro . F . W . Truscott , P . M . No . 1 and P . G . S ., as senior Sheriff , and Bro . R . Young , P . M . Wisbcach Lodge , P . G . W . Cambridgeshire . The latter brother has appointed Bro . Thos . Beard , P . M . 101 , as his Under Sheriff .

BRO . SEYMOUR SMITH , Organist of the Crystal Palace and other lodges , is announced to appear at the Sussex Hall , Lcadcnhall-street , F . C , on Wednesday , the 12 th July , in a new musical and descriptive entertainment , for the benefit of a brother who is in distress from sickness and loss of employment . The Stewards invite the co-operation of Brethren and Companions to render the entertainment successful in a pecuniary point of view .

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external maladies . In all affections of the joints , gout , rheumatic and scrofulous attacks , by which the health of many is daily drained away , Holloway's Ointment and Pills will afford indescribable relief . For bad legs , that frequent curse of old age these medicaments are a perfect remedy ; they have healed thousands on whom the old system of treatment was worse than useleBs—f Advt . J

Grand Lodge Of Royal Ark Mariners.

GRAND LODGE OF ROYAL ARK MARINERS .

The summer meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Antient and Honourable Order of Royal Ark Mariners was held at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C ., on Wednesday , the 21 st Tune . The M . W . G . C . Bro . Morton

Edwards took the chair , having Bros . J . O . Oxland , Inspector-General , as G . S . W . ; F . W . Koch , Inspector-General , as G . J . W . ; M . A . Loewenstark , G . Scribe ; M . Emmanuel , G . S . B . ; G . F . Henly and T . W . White , as G . T . B . ; H .

Massey , G . Steward ; E . H . Thiellay , George Neall , J . Stevens , P . N . ' s ; Funkenzstein , G . Guardian ; Laing , G . Warder ; Verry , Clayton , and others . After the G . Scribe had read the minutes , the

report of the Grand Council was read . It stated that they had been unable to arrange with the Mark degree as several important points had been left out of the draft treaty submitted to this Grand Lodge by the Grand Mark Lodge , in

pursuance of the projected attachment of this degree to the Mark , and the proposed details of which were arranged for at a meeting held between the representatives of the two bodies . They had no alternative but to reject the treaty ,

leaving it , however , for negociations to be reopened . It also stated that the Order had greatly increased , and that its affairs were in a much more prosperous state than twelve months back .

Bro . Emmanuel moved , and Bro . Oxland seconded , that the report be received . ( Carried . ) Bro . Emmanuel , though he did not approve of the language employed in the report of the General Board of Grand Mark Lodge with

reference to the Ark degree , "a body styling themselves the Grand Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , " thought the matters in difference between the Grand Lodges could be easil y arranged . He had no hesitation in predicting

that this language would be altered , for it really was nothing more than a slip of the pen . The Grand Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was reall y acknowledged by the Grand Mark Lodge , because its members were allowed to retain their

clothing and their rank as present and past Grand Officers . He did not blame the Grand Mark Master so much as he did others , for when he explained to the Grand Master the objection there was to the phrase employed , he

as much as gave him ( Bro . Emmanuel ) to understand that he thought those words ought to be alteied . But the two Grand Bodies were certainly in opposition on another point . Grand Mark Lodge had issued a circular to lodges stating

that henceforth warrants for working the Ark degree would be granted by Grand Mark Lodge to the lodges under its jurisdiction . Grand Mark Lodge had formed treaties of alliance with three other supreme bodies , and this Grand Ark

Lodge would , depend on it , however they might try , have strong opposition , as four men were stronger than one ; and the four orders together , would use evry means , pleasant or unpleasant , to swamp this Grand Lodge . He asked , there *

fore , whether it would not be better to postpone the adoption of this report , and give time to see whether the differences could not be reconciled , and he thought every endeavour should be made to come to terms . He therefore moved the

postponement of the adoption of the report . Bro . Oxland , S . G . W ,, seconded the motion . Bro . James Stevens would remark that the Ark degree would be much more likel y to progress under the auspices of an established

Grand Lodge like the Mark than by its own unaided efforts . There seemed to have been some extraordinary misconception between the governing powers of the two Grand Bodies . It had been distinctly understood that the two

bodies would amalgamate . It was with such an expectation that he himself had joined the Ark degree , and he would not have done so otherwise . Now it would be wrong that he and

others should not onl y be disappointed but placed in direct antagonism to the Order to which they had lately become attached . If the two bodies were opposed , the members were placed upon the horns , of a dilemma , as they