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Le Strange observed , his lordship had deputed him take his place , and he ( Bro . Le Strange ) would do all t 0 the Couki on his behalf . He felt very much flattered i the kind reception they had given him , and hoped it nuld not be the last visit amongst them . He hoped that 1 should be able to get round to all the different lodges in ihe province , and hoped the brethren would not take offence

¦ f he noticed anything contrary to the rules of Masonry , f r he would only be doing his duty . He complimented the odo -e and its officers for their excellent work and position . Hro Le Strange then spoke at length upon the subject of vearinn- jewels other than those authorised by the Book of ronstifutions , and deprecated their use . He also regretted few the Craft who

there were so clergymen among were villing to act as Chaplains of lodges ; he was sure it would i e a oreat boon to them in their other duties . _ Again , anothe ' r matter he waspleased to see in connection with that lodge was the appointment of a P . M . as D . C . The office was a most important one , and should only be

performed by Past Masters . He regretted that a custom had crep t into some lodges of appointing recently-initiated brethren , which was much to be deprecated . He ( Bro . Le Strange ) complimented Bro . C . Thorns , the present D . C . of the lodge , upon his work , and hoped the lodge would always appreciate his services , and keep to the usual

custom in that appointment ^ In concluding , he ^ expressed his appreciation of the appointment of Bro . J . S . Offord as Prov . Grand Treas . Such a gift as that office should always be in the hands of the brethren , and a fresh appointment made every year to some worthy brother P . M . who could conscientiously fill the office .

Bro . J . S . Offord , P . G . Treas ., also responded , in the course of which he threw out the suggestion mentioned by the D . P . G . M ., that a meeting of Past Masters should be held previous to the Provincial Grand Lodge to decide who should have the position of Prov . Grand Treasurer , that there might not be any unseemly rivalry for the same .

The toast of " The Visitors was acknowledged by Bros . R . P . Novene , G . VV . Durndell , W . W . Warner , and J . Shapcott . The D . P . G . M . then gave the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " and observed that , as by the courtesy of the l . P . M . the gavel had been entrusted to his hands , he hoped

he should do justice to the toast , which was the health of the VV . M . He was pleased to see it met with their approval and hearty reception . He wished the VV . M . a busy year of office , initiating new members and new blood therein , hoping that the VV . M . would emulate the example of the l . P . M . so that when he left the chair at the termination of

his year of office the brethren would thank him as heartily as his predecessor , and thereby add credit to the lodge . The Worshipful Master duly responded . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The I . P . M ., " observing that words would fail him in expressing what he and the brethren felt for Bro . Barnard not only in

respect , but in admiration of his excellent working . The lodge , he felt sure , would always be proud of him , and in him the Province of Norfolk had an excellent Secretary . The W . M . concluded by characterising Bro . Barnard as a good Mason and a good fellow . Bro . Barnard , in reply , thanked the brethren for their

kind expressions , for his services to the lodge had been purely a laboar of love , and he had had a pleasurable year of office , and was gratified to find he had given satisfaction . He concluded by thanking the officers of the lodge for their support . Bro . Chas . Thorn and H . J . Mills responded to the toast

of" The Past Masters . " The l . P . M . proposed , and Bro . Geo . Baxter acknowledged , the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " the latter alluding to the fact that Bro . Diver had been appointed as Steward of the province for the R . M . B . I ., and hoped that any brother that could would assist him with their contributions .

Bros . W . F . Stockings , R . W . White , and George A . Hller responded for the toast of "The Officers . " The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings of the evening . Bro . Barnard is to be congratulated upon his year of office , this being his second term as Master of the lodge , for during the past year he initiated four members and had one joining member . Hisworking is complete , and in his position as Prov . G . Sec . gives universal satisfaction to the

l'lovince . During the evening Bros . IT . J . Brookes , Brockbank , L . L . Holden , Offord , and C . J . Campling rendered several excellent glees and songs , Bros . Brookes and Sampling , accompanying .

It was an excellent meeting , and we hope the W . M . will j . a successful year of office . Many thanks are due to uto . Geo . A . Fuller , the Secretary , for his labours towards niaking the lodge a financial success . Bro . P ' uller accepted ofice when Bro . Robt . Gunn , P . M ., P . G . Tyler , resigned , t ] , i av ' ? served the lodge for 23 years as Secretary , en lle retired in consequence of failing health and age .

SPILSBY . Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 426 ) . —Theinstalla-II MI u £ th , -M- of this lodge was held in the Masonic ,., J , ' )' . the 23 rd ult ., when Bro . J . Jams Rainey was dul y installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . Henry hZTi f- - > P ' - > P . P . G . D . of C . Notts . The W . M . nested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Remmington , ]¦} -M i

. ; H . M . Leggatt , S . W . : A . I . Eve . I . W .: Rev ., --, .. ™ . leggatt , 3 . W . ; A . J . live , J . W . ; Kev . n'ij Iate y > Chap . ; T . W . Thimbleby , Treas . ; T . H . G R' ? L EC ; , F- J- Walker > S - - ¦ W - S- Rainey , J . D . ; H ; ,, ^ Walker , I . G . ; VV . Welsh , Stwd . ; and R . 'uiiand , lyler . wher ^ f ?!' . tllren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , vidert II Justlce having been done to the good things pro-« Ji tie usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , which were dul honoured -uj Honoured

y . - ., . cven - m LM SS were sun S ° y the brethren during the . , ng , which greatly added to the enjoyment . fan ; f , ° u , vorthy that the W - - is the fourth memberof a I ocW ° lleld the office of Master of the Shakespeare Kainev v , nC <; lts , formation in lS 35 > his uncle , Bro . Titus 'ney , having been one of the founders .

TEDDINGTON . An ! L Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . — Clarenrr u \ , mest } S of this lodge was held at the ance wet « ' ° o - the 2 Sth u 't- Among those in attendelect ; , ? ° r ° s . Simmonds , W . M . ; Barns , S . W ., W . M . ' - Chandler , P . M . i 6 G , P . P . G . P ., acting J . W .

Provincial Meetings.

J . Piller , P . M ., Treas . ; R . VV . Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; VV . Middleweek , S . D . ; Dines , J . D . ; J . Ruffle , Org . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Stwd . ; ' VV . J . Porter , LP . M . ; Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; Windeatt , I . G . ; Finch , P . M ., P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ; T . Middleweek , Plaford , E . Hall , J . Hall , Furse , and others . The lodge having been opened , Bro . E . Grice was raised

to the Third Degree by the VV . M . in a most able manner . The new by-laws as amended were read . The accounts of the past year were also audited , and showed the lodge , thanks to the fostering care of the Treasurer and Secretary , to be financially in a highly satisfactory condition . Several brethren sent apologies for non-attendance . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

This being an emergency meeting , only a few toasts were given . The W . M ., as usual , presided most ably , and the brethren spent a most agreeable evening , thanks to the instrumental and vocal exertions of Bros . J . Ruffle , E . Hall , W . J . Porter , J . Hall , T . Middleweek , and VV . Middleweek .

TENBY . Tenby Lodge ( No . 1177 ) . — -The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Gate House Hotel , on Monday , the 26 th ult . The event proved a very interesting one , inasmuch as a large gathering of influential brethren assembled together , some of them having travelled very long journeys to witness the installation of Bro . C .

Smith-Allen , P . P . A . G . P ., S . VV . and VV . M . elect , who is very popular in the district owing to his general geniality and acts of charity . Bro . C . Smith-Allen was then installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . A . H . Brookman , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., and the following were appointed officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . H . Brookman , P . P . J . G . W ., LP . M . ; John Leach , S . W . ; T . E .

Wade , J . W . j Rev . G . Huntington , Chap . ; Robt . Locke , Treas . ; M . M . Thomas , Sec ; J . Bancroft , S . D . ; Rev . G . C . Rowe , J . D . ; Wm . Rees , D . C ; Thomas Gibbon , I . G . ; J . G . Locke , H . Williams , and James E . Gower , Stwds . ; and F . J . Pratt , Tyler . At the close of the installation the brethren subsequently partook of a banquet splendidly served by the host , when

the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The following brethren and visitors were present : Bros . J . A . Jenkens , P . M . ; J . G . Locke , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . H . Richards , P . M . ; J . E . Gower , VV . Rees , H . Williams , G . C . Rossa , C . Matthias , P . M . 2001 ; Chas . D . Allen

1313 , and S . J . Allen , P . M , 990 ( both sons of the newlyappointed VV . M . ) ; Wm . Fleming Scarlett , 1313 , and Sec . 23 C 0 ; George Duxfield , P . M . G 13 ; Jno . May , 464 ; E . Ellis , 464 ; VV . R . Edwards , R . Venning , Geo . Jameson , P . M . 990 ; R . Holding , 47 6 ; A . Lewis , 47 6 ; J . Henderson , 990 ; and H . E . J . Smith , W . M . elect 37 S .

WOKING . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1564 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel , on Monday , the 2 Gth ult ., when there were present Bros . Lean , VV . M . ; Jackson , S . VV . ; Foster , J . W . ; VVellspring , Treas . ; Black , P . M ., Sec . ; Parsons , S . D . ; Bailey , J . D . ; Cutting , LG . ; Dodge , D . C ; Larcombe , Stwd . ; and Daysh , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Cater , l . P . M . 2317 Prov . G .

, Chap . ; Higgs , P . M . 106 ; Miles , VV . M . 2234 ; Grundy , I . G . 15 S 5 ; Spooner , S 7 . ; Lancaster , S . VV . 2317 ; Beck , 643 ; Loder , 39 ; Askham , P . M . 723 ; and Ball , l . P . M . 2234 . The lodge was opened , and the report and balance-sheet of last year , as well as the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hammond was passed to the Degree of F . C ., after which the W . M .

vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Broderick , LP . M ., who installed Bro . W . S . Jackson in the chair of K . S . in a most able and impressive manner . The VV . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Lean , LP . M . ; Foster , S . VV . ; Parsons , J . W . ; VVellspring , Treas . ; Black , Sec ; Bailey , S . D . ; Cutting , J . D . ; Dodge , I . G . ; Larcombe , D . C . ; Gaytor and Smith , Stwds . ; and Daysh , Tyler . The VV . M . then in a very pretty speech presented

the l . P . M . with a handsome Past Master s jewel in token of the high esteem in which he was held in the lodge . The brethren then adjourned to dinner , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and responded to , the speeches being interspersed with harmony by Bros . Black , Erskine , Broderick , Beck , Cutting , Grundy , and others , and a most humorous recitation by Bro . Cater , Prov . G . Chap .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAMBRIDGE . Fidelity Chapter ( No . 441 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Lion Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult ., when the Principals' chairs were taken by Comps . T . Watts , Z . ; H . King , H . ; and John Fuller , J . The visitors included Comps . Col . R . T . Caldwell , Grand Superintendent ; A . H . Moves , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ..

D . P . G . M . ; B . Chennell , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; Oliver Papworth , J . SS , P . A . G . S . ; and others . Proceedings commenced with the installation of Comps . H . King , as Z . ; J . Fuller , H . ; and John Sheldrick , J . The ceremonies were performed in a most impressive manner by Comp . Terry , whilst Comp . E . H . | ennings ,

P . Z ., P . G . H ., assisted as D . C . The following officers were then invested : Comps . J . S . Youngman , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . A . Vinter , S . N . and Stwd . ; J . F . Symonds , P . S . ; James Catling , 1 st A . S . ; George Bull , 2 nd A . S . ; John Vail , P . Z ., Treas . ; and A . F . Hurry , Janitor . 'The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic- toasts were given .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 211 ) . —This suburban lodge met at Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on the 29 th ult . Among those present were Bros . F . C . Frye , L . C . C , VV . M . ; F . E . Peacock , M . D ., S . VV ., W . M . elect ; Skinner , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Middlesex and Surrey , acting J . W . ; Monson , S . O . ; S . H . Parkhouse , J . O . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., V . G . S . B ., Sec ; Wadham , S . D . ; Dr . Kiallmark , J . D . ; D . P . Cama , acting LG . ;

Mark Masonry.

R . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Rickwood , P . M . ; J . N . Frye , P . M . ; and Bros . H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; Dr . Younger , and Day were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary then installed Bro . Dr . Pocock as VV . M . for the year ensuing , assisted by Bros . J . N . Frye , as S . VV . ; Skinner , as J . W . ; Shirley , as D . C . ; and D . P .

Cama , as LG . 1 he following appointments and investitures then took place : Bros . Parkhouse , S . W . ; Huish , J . W . ; Monson , M . O . ; Wadham , S . O . ; Dr . Kiallmark , J . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Sec . ; and R . Schofield , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . John Mason , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., and ex-Treasurer of No . 211 , was unanimously

elected as an honorary member in recognition of his long and tried services . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . F . C . Frye , L . C . C . The ballot having been taken for Bro . G . Gardner , 1 G 42 , he was duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . in a manner that proved Bro . Dr . Pocock to be facile priuceps in this particular Degree . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros .

A . S . Harris , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . M . ; Huish , J . W . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G . ; and others . The resignation of Bro . J . French was received with regret . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed . Bro . Shirley , P . G . atwd ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers" and Bros . Lawson and Skinner for "The

Provincial Grand Officers . " In responding to "The Health of the Visitors , " Bros . Younger and Day respectively eulogised the working of the lodge , and highly commended it for its harmony and hospitality . The proceedings terminated at an early hour . The W . M . will represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund .

SHEERNESS-ON-SEA . Adams Lodge ( No . 6 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Britannia Hotel , on Tuesday , the 13 th ult ., to perform the very pleasing duty of installing Bro . Charles Montague Glayshier , the VV . M . elect , by dispensation from Grand Mark Lodge , he not being a Past Master of the Craft .

The lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Among the brethren present were Bros . A . Spears , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . and P . J . G . D ., & c , who acted as VV . M . in the unavoidable absence of the VV . M ., Bro . H . G . Boorman ; J . Bagshaiv , P . M ., P . P . Asst . G . Sec , as S . VV . ; C M . Glayshier , I . W . j W . T . Carpenter , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ;

G . T . Green , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; J . Tower , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; Charles Hallett , M . O . ; VV . J . Cole , S . O . ; J . Auty , J . O . ; and others . Bro . Alexander Spears , P . M ., & c , officiated as the Installing Officer , and in an impressive manner performed the beautiful ceremony of installing Bro . C . M . Glayshier into the chair of A . for the ensuing year . The newly-installed W . M .

then appointed Bro . H . G . Boorman , LP . M ., by proxy , stating he felt a great pleasure in doing so , feeling assured he would have the kind support of the Past Masters during his year of office . The Board of Installed Masters was then closed , and the following brethren invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . C . Hallett , S . W . ; VV . J . Cole , J . W . ; I . Auty ,

M . O . ; E . Venner , S . O . ; C . E . Walmsley , J . O . ; VV . T . Carpenter , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Spears , P . M ., Sec ; J . Bagshaw , P . M ., R . of M . ; G . T . Green , P . M ., S . D " . j R . Deny , J . D . ; R . J . E . Brown , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . J . Doron , LG . j VV . Milleker , Stwd . ; and J . Akhurst , 1 yler . The officers were then addressed in a very able and impressive manner by the Installing Officer . After the

addresses Bro . A . Spears , P . M ., presented the lodge with three handsome mallets , one for each pedestal , made according to the pattern of the hewers of stone in cooperative Masonry , which was highly appreciated by the brethren of the lodge . Bro . J . Bagshaw , P . M ., proposed , llro . VV . T . Carpenter , P . M ., seconded , and it was also supported by the S . VV ., that a hearty vote of thanks be

accorded and entered on the minutes to Bro . A . Spears for his handsome present to the lodge . Carried with acclamation . A candidate being proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren then assembled in the banquet room , and sat down to an excellent banquet provided by the host , Bro . G . T . Green , in his usual style .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then proceeded with . The Worshipful Master gave " The Queen and Mark Masonry , " which was loyally drunk , also " The Health of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was ably responded to by Bro . A . Spears , P . G . D . England . Bro . W . T . Carpenter , P . P . J . G . W ., responded for " The

Officers of the Province . " Bro . A . Spears , P . M ., proposed " The VV . M ., " who thanked the brethren for placing him in so honourable a position as the VV . M . of the oldest lodge in Kent , and said nothing should be wanting on his part to make the lodge successful during his year of office . The Tyler ' s toast brought this happy meeting to a close .

WHITEHA VEN . Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 30 th ulc , for the purpose ol installing Bro . H . burns , vV . M . elect . The lodge was opened by Bro . Rev . Jas . Anderson , P . S . G . W ., VV . M ., supported by his officers . The minutes were read and confirmed , and one candidate

balloted for and advanced , when Bro . 1 " . Brakenridge , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O ., presided , and Bro . Burns was duly installed , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Rev . J . Anderson , l . P . M . and Chaplain ; b . Broadbent , S . VV . ; Dr . J . F . Muir , J . W . ; Geo . Starkey , M . O . ; J . M . Clarke , S . O . ; Thos . Mitchell , J . O . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Ramsay , Reg . of Marks ; J . Thompson , Sec ; Robt . Shepherd , S . D . ; J . A . Fowler , l . D . ; R .

D . Metcalf , D . C ; H . Cook , P . P . G . Org ., Organist ; Brockbank , Steward ; J . P . Bennett , LG . ; and Thos . Richardson , 'Tyler . Bro . Bryce Craig , P . M . 21 G , delivered the customary addresses in his usual able manner , and a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bros . Brakenridge and Craig for their services . With " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where a light