Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Kent.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF KENT .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was held at the Guildhall , Deal , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., under the auspices of the Granville Lodge , No . 390 , and under the rule of the Provincial Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Viscount Dungarvan , Dep . G . Master . Prov . Grand Mark Lodge was opened and the minutes of the last

meeting , held at Blackheath , were read and confirmed . The Prov . G . Sec , Bro . J . G . Podevin , P . D . P . G . M ., called over the roll of lodges in the province , when only two were not represented . The sum of 30 guineas was voted to the Royal Mark Benevolent Fund . At the conclusion of the meeting the brethren adjourned to the South

Eastern Hotel , where a first-class banquet was provided by the able manager of that establishment , and partaken of by upwards of 60 brethren . The Prov . G . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . F . Hughes-Hallett , D . P . G . M . ; C . F . Matier , G . Sec ; Jas . S . Eastes , Wm . Russell , J . G . Podevin , Sibert Saunders , Rev . W . B . Drawbridge , Thos . Ayling , W . M . 390 ; J . W . Court , Thos . Bent , Sidney Newton , and others .

The following brethren were appointed and invested by the Prov . G Master as officers for the next 12 months , viz .: Bro . Frederick Hughes-Hallett , P . M . 129 and 378 ) " ~ » T P . G . D . Eng . ... ... __ JLLr . v _ r . fti .

„ John Wyatt Court , P . M . 390 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Joseph Harrison , P . M . 294 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Alexander S . GreenWay , M . D ., W . M . 309 ... Prov . G . M . O , „ Samuel R . Wilson , P . M . 129 ... ... Prov . S . G . O . „ Alfred W . Southwell , W . M . 262 ... ... Prov . J . G . O . ,, the Rev . William B . Drawbridge , P . M . 267 ... Prov . G . Chap „ Herbert Black , P . M . 69 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ Charles Loud , W . M . 378 ... ... Prov . G . R . Mks . „ J . George Podevin , P . M . 152 , P . G . Std . Br . } p fi « . Eng ., P . D . P . G . M ... ... j Prov - tj - »*• „ Henry S . Bagshaw , P . M . 237 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ John O . Cook , W . M . 44 . ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ William Roper , W . M . 267 ... ... Prov . G . I . of Wks „ John P . White , P . M . 364 ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Jonathan D . Hull , P . M . 6 9 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . ., Sidney Newton . P . M . 390 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Arnold H . Ullyett , W . M . 266 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br , „ John G . Cheyney , W . M . 380 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ George H . Porter , P . M . 266 ... .., Prov . A . G . Sec „ Enrico Caraco , P . M . 6 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ Thomas Bugler , P . M . 416 ... ... " ) „ John T . Loader , W . M . 322 ... ... \ Prov . G . Stwds . „ Charles M . Challender , VV . M . 332 ... ,.. ) ... Joseph Oram , Tyler 237 ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

Knight Templary In East Anglia.

KNIGHT TEMPLARY IN EAST ANGLIA .

The Knights Templar in the Provincial Priory of East Anglia are , somewhat late in the day , paying a well-deserved mark of respect to a former ruler of their Order , viz ., the late Rev . R . N . Sanderson , rector of Wyverstone , Suffolk . The Priory ' s expression of esteem takes the form of a morument , and is in the shape of a coffin , constructed of Derbyshire fossil stone , and round the bevelled edge runs the inscription in lead

letters" Robert Nicholas Sanderson , B . A ., rector of this parish 1882—18 96 , Sub-Prior of the Province of East Anglia , Order of the Temple , 1867—1896 . Died June 27 th , 1896 , aged 62 years . " The rev . brother was at one time the curate of St . Mary Elms and St . Maryle-Tower , Ipswich , and also second master of Ipswich School , vacating the latter office on his preferment to Wyverstone .

Ireland.

Ireland .

GRAND LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

SESSION 1 S 99-1900 . The staled communications for the session will be held in the Grand Lodge Room , Dublin , on Thursday , November 9 th ; Thursday , December 14 th ; Thursday , January nth ; Thursday , February Sth ; Thursday , March Sth ; and Thursday , April 12 th ; at eight o ' clock p . m . AH Master Masons admissible . W . J . Chetwode Crawley , P . S . G . D ., G . Sec . Inst .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 795 . The members of this lodge , accompanied by numerous visitors , journeyed to the Ueorge I Iotel , Bray , on the iSth ult ., for the installation meeting . Travelling by saloon carriages from Paddington , Maidenhead was quickly reached , and a delightful drive to Bray followed . The glorious weather greatly enhanced the enjoyment of the urethren at this picturesque riverside spot . There was , however , a heavy agenda of

yu B < = WUIK ue gone tnrougn , and atter lunch had been partaken ot . the W . M . ooened the lodge supported by Bros . Capt . Henry H . Tasker , S . VV . ; VV . VV . Lee , " P . M . ' 37 , acting J . W . ; William Fenton , P . M . 755 , P . Z . 1 G 02 , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; V v ? , rles u , ' S . P-M . 1602 and 795 , P . Z . 1602 , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec . ; J . H . Smyth , J »; ~ - Physick , S . D . ; GeorgeJA . Dowse , J . D . ; W . Thompson , I . G . ; J . R . DS ? 5 ? 'A J T « Moon , J . Clarke , and H . Keppax , Stwds . } J . H . Custance , P . M ., f , V ; 9-S . B . ; Ernest Lloyd , P . M ., P . A . G . Sec . ; George E . Tucker , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; W . p . Schwaiz , P . M . 134 S and 1305 , ; Charles Weeden , P . M . and P . Z . 813 , Prov . G . A ,: r . o Loibl ' - C - Crimes , F . Farrow , W . Curtis , L . W . Roberts , F . Page , C . inglis , li . Golding , J . Leipnik , W . C . Seymour , and W . Lockwood . Visitors : Bros .

Craft Masonry.

W . W . Lee , P . M . 18 97 ; J . J . Kearns , 1219 ; J . J . Gomm , 1305 ; T . Durrans , 1305 ; R . M . H . Griffith , 1677 ; T . Humfrey , P . M . 1305 ; E . Lambert , W . M . 167 ; G . Ransford , 27 ; W . D . Farrow , 255 ; and E . Gratnick , 2432 . The minutes received confirmation , and a satisfactory audit report , showing a spod balance in hand , was adopted . The W . M . passed Bro . Farrow to the Second Degree , after which Messrs . W . Curtis and L . W . Roberts were initiated by Bro . C . Dearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Sec , who gave a very impressive rendering of the ritual . Bro .

C . Weeden , P . M ., then assumed the chair , and in a manner that amply justified his position as Preceptor of an important London Iodge of instruction , installed Bro . Capt . H . H . Tasker as W . M . The following officers were invested : Bros . W . D . Schwarz , I . P . M . ; W . Fenton , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Dearing , P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Smyth , J . W . ; ' W . Physick , S . D . ; G . A . Dowse , l . D . ; W . Thomoson . I . G .: I . R . Musto . D . C . :

1 . Moon , H . Keppax , and J . Clarke , Stewards ; and C . Shepperd , Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Schwarz , I . P . M ., for his efficient conduct in the chair , and was appropriately acknowledged . Bro . Fenton , P . M ., was re-elected Charity Steward , and urged upon the brethren the necessity of sending their votes to support the Provincial Charity Association . Propositions were received , and lodge was closed .

After the banquet the usual toasts were given with brevity , owing to the lateness of the hour , but all were heartily received . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Schwarz , LP . M ., who said that fortunately the toast required no words from him to recommend it , as Bro . Tasker was well-known and respected as a popular member and an energetic and efficient Mason . Bro . Capt . H . H . Tasker , W . M ., sincerely thanked them for their kind reception , and assured thein of his best endeavours to maintain the lodge in the position it had for many years held in the Province of Berks .

'The I . P . M . " was next honoured , the W . M . informing the members that iS members had been added to their ranks during the past year , and he hoped to be equally as successful . Bro . W . D . Schwarz , LP . M ., acknowledged the toast , and said he appreciated the honour of the Past Master ' s jewel voted to him . He should always regard it as a memento of a pleasurable year of office and of the fraternal and Masonic feeling existing between himself and the members .

"The Initiates , " "Installing Master , " and other toasts were given , andthe brethren returned to town .

Sir Francis Burdett Lodge , No . 1503 . A meeting was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the nth ult . Among those present were Bros . Dr . J . W . Hinton , P . M . 84 , P . P . G . O ., W . M . ; H . Bright , S . W . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap ., as J . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Sec . j Dobson , J . D . ; A . Hemming , I . G . j W . Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ; E . W . Davis , P . M . ; G . Hertslet , J . Foes , and G . Harrison , Tyler .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Mr . T . H , Kendrick , who had been previously balloted for , was impressively initiated by the W . M . It being election night , Bro . Humphrey Bright , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . \ Bro . J . T . Briggs , P . M ., Treasurer ; and Bro . G . Harrison , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted with acclamation to the W . M . The Secretary gave a notice of motion

— " That the sum of 10 guineas be voted from the lodge funds to the R . M . I , for Girls , 1 S 99 . " A vote of condolence was passed to the family of the late Bro . R . II . Thrupp , D . P . G . M ., and an honorary member of the lodge . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . A . B . Brown , I . P . M . ; J . Tompsett , J . W . ; F . F . Bonney , S . D . j G . Hertslet , Stwd . ; Col . F . Hemming , and others . Lodge was then closed- A banquet followed .

Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . C , responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and paid a touching tribute of respect to tbe memory of the late D . P . G . M .

Bro . W , Fisher , P . M ., submitted the toast of " The W . M . " In the course of his remarks he congratulated Bro . D .- . Hinton upon the success that had attended his year of office . The accounts would show a very prosp erous state of affairs . The W . M . was a Mason of some standing in the Craft , and it was to be expected that the work would be efficiently performed . The W . M . having replied , gave the toast of "The Initiate" in very warm terms .

The initiate , in reply , expressed his thanks to the brethren for having admitted him to their lodge . Although a resident in far Birmingham , it was his intention , health permitting , to be a regular attendant of the lodge , which bore a name so universally respected . The toast of "The Master Elect" followed , and Bro . Bright duly acknowledged the compliment . The toast of " The Past Masters " was coupled with the names of Bros . W . Fisher and E . W . Davis .

In submitting the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . expressed his thanks to both those officers for their valuable assistance to him . He was glad Bro . Briggs had kindly consented ^ to accept the office of Treasurer for another year . The state of his health at one time was but indifferent , but it was now almost completely restored . No brother was held in higher esteem in Masonic circles . Bro . Briggs made a very feeling speech in reply . Bros . Dobson and Hemming responded on behalf of * ' The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . The regular meetings of this prosperous lodge were ' resumed on Friday , ths 27 th ult ., at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W . Present : Bros . R . S . Fairbank , W . M . ; W . Turner , S . W . ; H . T . Taylor , J . W . ; H . R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . O ., Treas . ; W . A . Bowser , I . P . M ., Sec . ; A . D . Jones , S . D . j J . Davidson , J . D . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; J . Pollard , P . M . ; J . H . Lavies , P . M . ; R . Lake , P . M . ; W . L . Barrett , F . M . S . Lewin , G . Budd , F . E . Bartlett , W . A . Bird ; R . J . Probyn-Williams , M . D . ; F .

Walsh , N . B . Vakil , G . I . Schorstein , M . D ., and J . F . W . Silk , M . D . The visitors present were Bros . B . L . Tandy , 254 6 , P . P . S . G . W . Essex ; C . O . Hans , W . M . 1777 ; Sir W . H . Q . Jones , W . M . 1 S 71 ; K . Spicer , I . P . M . 2183 ; A . T . Preentel , 24 S 4 ; Upjohn , 2033 ; and G . H . Pain . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken , and proved unanimous in favour of a candidate for initiation at a subsequent meeting . Bro . J . F . W . Silk , M . D ., was

passed . to the Degree of b . C , and Bros . N . B . Vakil and G . B . Flux , M . D ., were successively raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the VV . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers , Bro . Bowser , I . P . M ., giving the traditional history and explaining the working tools of a M . M . A proposition for initiation was handed in , and some routine business having been transacted , and apologies read from absent members , a collection was taken for the Lodge Benevolent Fund , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

This being a non-banquet meeting of the lodge , the brethren dined together informally , under the genial presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Fairbank , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .

Staines Lodge , No . 2536 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held an the 24 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Staines , when Bro . Sydney Smith . I . P . M . 209 , P . G . D . C , was installed in the chair according to ancient custom . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Fox Warner , P . M ., P . J . G . D . Middx . There was a large attendance of visitors , who afterwards dined together at the Pack Horse Hotel under the presidency of the new W . M . Bro . Lord George Hamilton , the Prov . G . M ., wrote regretting that his parliamentary

duties prevented his attendance , and the Prov . b . secretary who waa expected was prevented from attending by illness . The singing of the popular song of " fhe Soldiers of the Queen " called forth a suggestion to subscribe something to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund in connection with the present war , and about £ 20 was instantly promised by the members of the lodge . Bro . Morford again undertakes the office of Secretary ; Bro . Rowbotham was appointed S . W . ; and Bto . Ellis , P . M . 4 , was appointed J . W . The other officers all mounted one step higher on the ladder ot fame .