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SHANKLIN ( I . of W . )—Chine Lodge ( No . ogj ) . The regular m etini * t * f this lodge took place on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there * re present Bros . Alfred Greenham , P . M ., W . M . ; John Railev , P . A . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; F . Rayner , S . VV . ; F . Cooper . P . M ., P . P . G . S ., as J . VV . ; L . Colenutt , Sec . ; J . VV . Cantelo , S . D . ; R . W . Greenham , I . G . ; R . Young

nnd G . H . Mat'hews , Stwds . ; Mew , Tyler ; F . Newman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . Thompson , E . Boehme , A . H Brown , H . Lisle , J . Middleton , and W . Woodward . Visitors : Bros . Tuson , P . M . ; C . Carter , W . M . 175 ; J . Lowe , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D . Hants and I . of VV . ; and B . Marvin , P . M . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the VV . M . said he had received numerous

apologies , it being an unfortunate date for the meeting to he held , from Bro . McQueen , P . M ., J . W ., away in Yorkshire ; Bros . Swayne , S . D . ; Matthews , J . D . ; K . Kinsey , Rev . J . N . Palmer , P . G . Chaplain ; Durrant , 1 P . M . 175 ; ' H . Riddett , 69 S ; Ansle , 551 ; Conner , P . M ., J . W . 1 S 69 ; Porter , 1 S 69 ; and others . The ballot was then taken for a candidate for initiation , and for Bro .

John Daish , of No . S ( S . C ) , which proved unanimous in their favour . Bro . H . Lisle was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Alfred Greenham , W . M . The W . M . submitted the complete balance sheet of the Exhibition , saying it had been delayed owing to the many medals that were ordered . Parts of it were submitted last year , and the remaining part now properly audited by the Past

Masters of the lodge . There was but a small balance , but when the remaining catalogues were sold it would amount to several pounds . However small the balance was , the Exhibition was a great success , and it proved they had the sympathy of Masons all over England , by being able to announce that the Jubilee Fund for the reduction of the debt amounted to £ 93 , and he felt sure the £ 100 would be

easily raised . He a * ked the indulgence of the lodge while he made a personal presentation . He felt sure no brother would envy the first recipient in the parson of Bro . John Bailey , I . P . M ., of that medal , struck to commemorate the Exhibition . Bro . Bailey very loyally supported him in carrying out the numerous arrangements in connection with it , as well as other projects in connection with the lodge

debt . No W . M . in the Island had asked the members to give the time for Masonry as he had , and he felt deeply grateful to them for the way in which they had supported him in arranging the exhibits and returning them—not one having been lost , but all safely returned . The presentation was from him , and he hoped in the autumn to present Bro . Coopar , P . M ., the Wardens , and perhaps other

members with one too , to mark his appreciation oi their support . Bro . John Bailey , P . A . G . D . C , I . P . M ., thanked the W . M . for the gift . He should value it , and be proud ot it . He had done what he could to help the W . M . during the Exhibition and since , for it had been a pleasure to help him in any way . lhe Worshipful Master then read a list of the brethren

who had contributed since last lodge to the Jubilee Fund . —Bros . M . Gregory , Lisle , W . White ( C C . London ) , A . R . Holbrook , P . M . ; T . A . Rayner , 1884 ; G . King , W . M . 151 ; W . Nake , P . M . j H . Tuson , P . M . S 71 ; S . Winterlin , A . Sturt , and , since received , G . Kelly , G . S . and P . G . Swd . Br . Such a list of Masons he was proud of , and so would the lodge be when duly placed on the marble memorial which he trusted soon would be erected to commemorate their generosity .

The Wor hipful Master having risen for the first time , Bro . Francis Newman , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . Hants and Isle of Wight , rose , and addressing the W . M ., said he had a very pleasing duty to perform . He scarcely knew why the honour had been conferred upon him , but he felt much gratified at being thus selected to convey the sentiments of the brethren of Chine Lodge to their W . M . in the shape

of a silver medal struck in commemoration of that great event in the annals of Masonic history , the Shanklin Exhibition . During his remarks , Bro . Newman alluded to a Bro . Williams of Newport , whose record in Masonry used to be alluded to as having initiated 100 candidates into Masonry , but his fame was entirely local ; but the name of their W . M . was universally known in Freemasonry , and

it could safely be said that when the name of Bro . Williams was forgotten , that of Bro . Alfred Greenham would be remembered for all time in Masonic history . No act that he had ever been called upon to perform in the Craft had given him so much pleasure as presenting that medal , which commemorated the largest Exhibition yet held , and which , mainl y through the efforts of the W . M ., was brought to

such a successful issue . In the name of the members of the Chine Lodge , and as a small token of the high esteem in which they held him , he now presented the VV . M . with the medal , and he claimed the additional honour of placing it on his breast , and hoped he would live long to wear it , as he was sure he would live long in the hearts of those brethren who had been led to make the presentation .

The medal was struck by Bro . George Kenning , and engraved on the buckle bar— "Chine Lodge , No . 1 S 84 . To pother Alfred Greenham , P . M ., W . M ., with the brethren ' s Itaternal esteem . June 30 th , 1 SS 7 . " •he S . W ., Bro . F . Rayner , rose , and said he wished to say a few words in reference to the presentation of the medal before the W . M . replied . It occurred to him that

•hey ought not to allow that lodge meeting to pass without W * \ n Way mar k ' ng the ' appreciation of the services the w . M . had rendered to the lodge . He mentioned it to ° ° . J . Bailey , I . P . M ., and Bro . F . Cooper , P . M ., who » eiy readil y fell in with the suggestion . lt was only a eelt since the matter was mentioned ; it therefore gave * ' y little time ; but Bro . Bailey put himself in communication

with Bro . George Kenning , with the result that they ™ ere enabled to present the VV . M . with the silver medal of ina Rreat Exhibition ° * Masonic curiosities which he had . ; Eurated and carried to such a successful issue . If more A : c " d have been given , in all probability a gold instead a silver medal might have been obtained ; but the way SureT appear quite clear for that just now ; but he felt e the W . M . would receive it in thesoirit in which it was

re-ra H n 0 t f ° r " 6 value ' but as a token oi t , le fraternal Chi 1 ™ esteem '" which he was held by the brethren of he h \ & e * I ' was due to Bro . J . Bailey for intimating that and d an Exhibition medal would be mure acceptable F . - « apprecia ted than anything else they could offer . Bro . He " 7 ?? was asked if he would make the presentation . ficat , y a S * reed t 0 do •'> and lt must be a source of gratiof on " . ' tlle brethren that it had been placed in the hands ne to whom it afforded so much pleasure , and who had

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made it in such eloquent terms . He ( the S . W . ) hoped the W . M . would live long to wear it as a jewel , and in future years it would remind him of the event in his life which brought him so much honour and renown . Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M ., W . M ., rose , and said he was taken quite by surprise by the presentation , as he had no idea sucn a thing was contemplated . Feeling naturally

proud of the Exhibition , he should always wear it , and should always associate it with the kind and fraternal feelings that prompted it , and with the eloquent words used by Bro . Newman in presenting it . He should look back upon the time he filled the chair with pleasure , remembering how kind they had all been to give up so much time during the Exhibition , and to aid him in any work to reduce the

debt on the building ; and as long as he lived he should wear that medal with a great deal of pride , as it showed him it was a mark of their esteem , and he should remember the exceedingly kind way in which Bro . Newman had spoken of his efforts , and of the value of the Exhibition . If he had failed to convey adequately his appreciation , it was because it was so unexpected , but the few words he had

used were an endeavour to thank them sincerely for their beautiful gift . The members of this and other lodges who helped in any way over the Exhibition , in addition to being summoned to their usual monthly meeting , received a very cordial

invitation from the VV . M ., Bro . A . Greenham , to a lodge banquet , as , he informed them , a slight acknowledgment of their kindness for the past two years , and the help they had rendered him at the Masonic Exhibition . On repairing to the banquet room a splendid spread was in waiting , the tables being very tastefully decorated with flowers .

The ordinary compliments were freely exchanged during the dinner , alter which the Worshipful Master gave the first toast— " The Queen and theCrafc , " which was heartily and loyally responded to . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the next toast" His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of England , " alluded to the great pleasure he had experienced

in being at the Albert Hall in the presence of tne Grand Master . His Royal Highness , he remarked , entered heart and soul into the spirit of Masonry , which had been evidenced by allowing his son to be initiated . He was sure the toast vvould meet with a hearty reception . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Newman , P . M ., said he had a very pleasing duty

entrusted to him . He would not make a longspeech , as it was getting late . In proposing " The Health of the W . Master , " he had had the additional pleasure of presenting him with a silver medal in commemoration of the late Exhibition , an event in which the W . M . had taken such a large part . That was the first meeting ot a convivial nature he had attended since her Majesty ' s Jubilee . He certainly

went to Newport , but that was notof a very jubilant character . He hardly knew what to call it—those who did the work said the least . They certainly walked in procession with the uninstructed outside public , the band playing in one time and the procession walking in another . He concluded by expressing the very great pleasure it gave him in being the guest of the VV . M ., and called for a hearty

response to the toast , which was duly accorded . lhe Worshipful Master , in replying , thanked Bro . Newman for the kind way in which he hid proposed , and the brethren for the cordial way in which they had drunk his health . He spoke in high terms of the Irateinal and loving cooperation of Bro . Newman in all that concerned Chine Lodge . He had rendered services far in excess of any other

brother in Chine Lodge . Seven years ago , when the lodge was first formed , he did all the ceremonies in initiating , passing , and raising the 10 brethren who sought to join the lodge . He recollected that time with much gratitude , and whatever enthusiasm he had displayed in the Crate he had derived it all from Bro . Newman . If ihey had been successful , it was due to Bro . Newman's great Masonic

sacrifices with regard to Chine Lodge , 1 here were very few who would have stepped in when the lodge was virtually under water , and have helped them in the way Bro . Newman had . He felt proud to reiterate it—he also felt proud that Bro . Newman had been made the " via media " in the presentation to him of the silver medal . He should always remember his kind words when presenting it , and

he felt proud of having such a distinguished memuer of the Crait as his guest . He was like the prophet—standing head and shoulders above his brethien ; and he hoped the time was not far distant when the Isle of Wight Masons would give him some collective testimony of their appreciation ot his worth . He thanked him , and he thanked them all for the very kind way in which they had received

the toast . The VV . M . concluded by giving " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupled with the names of Bros . Newman , Bailey , and Cooper , hoping that it would be accorded as heaity , and even more hearty , reception than the preceding toasts . Bro . Newman replied , thanking the brethren for the way in which the toast had been received , and the too flattering way in which his name had been mentioned by the VV . M .

Not the least pleasing duty he had peiformed in connection with the lodge had been twice installing the W . M . in the chair . He tnanked them all most heartily for their kind expressions towards himself . If he had done anything to help them , he had been amply repaid for it all . Bro . Greenham had always oeen so appreciative of anything he had advanced ot a Masonic character , that they had been drawn very much together . He again thanked them heaitily for the way in which they had received the

toast . The next toast was " The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bro . Tuson , P . M . S 71 , now of 205 , Bro . Carter , P . M . 175 , Bro . Lowe , P . M . 175 , and Bro . Marvin , of the same lodge . In proposing this toast , the W . M . spoke in eulogistic terms of the kindness of Bro . Tuson , who had generously subscribed to patrons' list of the Exhibition , knowing it was too lace to have his name inserted , and also

so readily responding to his appeal to become a subscrioer to the Jubilee tablet to be erected in that hall . They had also cause to be proud of having a member of ih > = Israel Lodge with them , which was well knoivn in the Craft . He was very pleased to De able to include Bro . Marvin ' s name , who had so generously lent them part of the cases for the exhibits , and had thus largely contributed to the safety of the exhibits entrusted to him , and although their number exceeded those at any pievious exhibition , not a single

article had been missed . Bro . Carter was the first to respond , and in doing so remarked that the Exhibition had done all the lodges in the Island a great deal of good ; it would be a reference for all

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other exhibitions , as it was the largest that had been held , or would be likely to be held for some time to come . He endorsed the eulogy bestowed by the W . M . on Bro . Newman , and concluded by remarking that the East Medina Lodge would at any time oe ready to welcome any brethren from Shanklin .

Bro . Lo . ve , P . M ., in his reply , said he had always received the greatest kindness and brotherly love from the Shanklin brethren ; he always felt at home with them . His pleasant recollections dated back to the time when he had the pleasure of passing Bro . Deeks and Bro . Middleton , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Newman . Bro . Marvin having briefly replied ,

Bro . Tuson observed tint he hardly knew how to thank them for the kind invitation and kind expressions to . vards himself . It was only by a mere accident he had been able to attend that evening , as he was only paying a casual visit to Shanklin . As to his subscription to the funds , that was not worth mentioning . He had been to a good many lodges , and he had never known a Master who had worked

so hard for his lodge as Bro . Greenham . When in the Isle of Wight he should always endeivour to attend Chine Lodge . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Wardens and Officers of Chine Lodge . " He expressed regret at the unavoidable absence of the J . W ., Bro . McQueen , and spoke in glowing terms of the readiness of hi 7 officers to

support him on all occasions , and said the beautiful floral display was entirely due to Bro . Rayner , S . VV ., and his wite , who had so heartily assisted him in making the table look so pretty . Bro . F . Rayner , S . W ., said he wished to thank the W . M . for thc kind expressions he had made in proposing the Wardens and Officers of the lodge . He felt it an honour

to be a Warden under such an able and distinguished VV . M ., and it always gave him pleasure to assist as far as lay in his power the W . M . in the various matters undertaken for the good of the Iodge . As the W . M . had referred to the presentation made him in the lodge , he , the S . W ., was very pleased the month in * . vhich her Majesty ' s Jubilee had been celebrated was not allowed to pass without some

little acknowledgment from the brethren of the lodge to the W . M . He was also pleased that the present was so thoroughly appreciated by the W . M ., and they had been happy in their choice of the brother to make the presentation . He begged to thank the VV . M . for the acknowledgment he had made to Mrs . Rayner for the floral decorations of the banquet table , which had Jgiven Jier great pleasure to supply .

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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . E . F . Ferris , W . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . W . *; F . E . Vowler , P . M . 1603 , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 , J . D . ; 0 . W . Baltic }' , I . G . ; J . Smith , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; W . H . Chaltont , P . M . 1425 ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeling were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rcheirsed , Bro . Sims being candidate . The lodge was called off and on . I'he tst Section was worked by Bro . bavies , assisted by the brethren . Bra . Conway waselected W . M . forthe next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A vote of thanks to Bro . Davies for acting as Preceptor in the absence o £ Bro . Read Was unanimously carried , to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Davies replied , thanking tne brethren tor the compliment , which he

valued very highly , anu in the course of his remarks said it was the duty of every Mas . n who was able to impart instruction to brethren requiring such , and that he derived great pleasure and deught in doing so , and thought nothing of a ten or twelve-mile walk to beai it 11110 a orother in tile open , and guard against walls with ears . He also said he would endeavour to attend regularly , as he was pleased to meet many of his personal friends who attended the Hyde Park Lodge ot * Instruction . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was clo .-ed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meet . ng at tne Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 5 th inat ., when there were present Bros . W . Wingham , W . M . ; W . VV . Block , S . W . j Bellchamber , J . W . j S . Rena ut , S . D . j Wigglesworth , J . D . j A . Arrow-ninth , I . G . j F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; E . Fullicn , and Cooper . The lodge was opened in due form , aud the minutes of the last meeting were read aud confirmed . Thc ist and 2 nd Sections were

worked by Bros . Bellchamber and Wingham respectively . The ceremony oi initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Fuhick as candidate . The iodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The brethren sainted tne W . M . in the Three Degrees , and the lodge was closed in the Thi d and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . VV . W . Block pioposed , Bro . Bedchamber

seconded , ana it was carried unanimously , that Bro . Wrigglesworth , 1609 , become a joining member . Bro . Wriggiesworih returned thanks , and the dues were collected , the VV . M . rose for the second time , when Bro , F . H . Williams proposed , and the J . VV . seconded , tnattheS . VV . be W . M . for the IUXI meeting—car . ied unanimously . Tne S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , aud the iodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was neld at the Criterion , Piccauill-., W ., on the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hancock , W . M . j Carlo Grassi , S . W . j A , ouiien , J . W . ; J . D . Graham , S . D . j G . F . Swan , J . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . G . J W . C . Sinnh , Preceptorj G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; 1 * . E , Weeks , lyler ; A . Uark , C . Lambert , S . Moss , G . P . Bertini , and VV . Brinuley .

lhe louge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened iu the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . G . Reynolds , ollermg himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , anu retired . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . C . Lambeit , having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge

opened in thc Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to tne First Degree . Bro . VV . Brindley ( Bro . W . C . Smith having taken the chair of S . W . ) proposed that Bro , Carlo Grassi , S . VV ., who had been called away on account of business , be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded bv the J . W ., and carried unanimously . Bro . VV . C . Smith , for' Bro . Carlo Grassi , was pleased to appoint the ollicers in rotation . On rising for the t " iird time , nothing turthcr offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and auLurned .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 5 th inst ., at lhe Scarsda . e Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Preseut : Bros . W . C . Williams , VV . M . j P . J . Davies . S . VV . ; J . Davies , J . W . j Hubbard , aec . j Swan , S . u . j Wood ' , J . D . ; Grceiich , I . G . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., acting Preceptorj and Sim , e . M . lhe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro , Hubbard , having answered