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Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., responded , and said he became a joining member in i 860 , and went through the chair in 186 S . The lodge had had its ups and downs , but he was pleased to see it then so prosperous . Bro . F . Hughes , P . M ., said he was glad to see the grand array that evening in their good old lodge . They had had nothing but cheers , which he thought was a good augury for the W . M ., who was a perfect worker in the ritual , and there was no doubt he would have a very happy and successful year of ofiice .

After repeated calls and at the request of the W . M ., Bro . William Baker , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast . He said the Past Masters would do their best for the lodge , and he would _ only be too happy to assist the W . M . in any way , and do everything to promote the interests of the lodge . The W . M . announced that his list as Steward for the Old People ' s Festival next year amounted to the substantial sum of £ 145 , which he hoped to make up to 200

guineas before his year of office expired . In giving "The Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . paid a well-deserved tribute to the past services of the Treasurer , Bro . T . Cohu , P . M ., and he hoped that he and the Secretary , Bro . James Smith , P . M ., would long continue to hold their respective offices ; and they both responded in very-appropriate terms . The Tyler ' s toast brought to an end the very happy proceedings .

The musical arrangements were ably carried out by the Celia Quartette , Bros . W . Hiles-Smith , A . Pinnington , J . L . Haddon , and Sydney Galey . Bro . Harry Tipper , P . A . G . P ., gave a grand performance on the bells , for which he received a well-deserved encore , and special mention should be made of Bro . Haddon , whose rendering of a patriotic song was received with great applause . Bro . T . F . Noakes ably presided at the pianoforte .

Chine Lodge , No . 1884 . The monthly meeting took place on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Shanklin , Isle of Wight , and was of more than ordinary interest . "There were present Bros . Alfred Greenham , P . P . J . G . D ., W . M . ; R . R . Russell , I . P . M . j Andrew Brown , S . W . ; J . C Carter , J . W . ; F . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; F . C . Taylor , Secj Alfred Kent , J . D . j H . Osborne , D . C . ; W . T . Decks , I . G . ; W . B . Chase ,

Stwd . ; W . J . Mew , Tyler ; J . Bailey , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; R . Young , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . . : G . H . Matthews , P . M . ; W . H . Willis , P . M . j A . F . Swayne , P . M . ; J . Collinson , P . M . ; F . Rayner , and Samuel Clark . Visitors : Bros . Col . Lumsden , Prov . G . M . West Aberdeenshire ; H . C . Millett , 97 ; C . B . Field , W . M . 1 S 69 ; T . Porter , P . M . 1869 ; A . G . Prickett , P . M . iS 5 g , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . R . Gordon , S . D . 1869 ; C . Ford , 6 go ; G . W . Withers , P . M . 1 S 69 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; and A . J . Firth , P . M . 1 S 69 ,

P . P . G . O . The minutes of the installation meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for the Rev . Ernest Neville Lovett and Mr . Alfred J . Meer , and both were declared elected , and were subsequently introduced separately and initiated by the W . M . in an impressive manner . The W . M . then proposed that six months' notice be given to the mortgagees to pay off the debt on the Masonic Hall , and that some permanent mark be placed in the lodge recording the names of those assisting and associating

with it the consecrating and dedicating the lodge and the opening of the Masonic Exhibition in 1886 by the Provincial Grand Master . He said it was nearly 20 years since Chine Lodge was founded , and among the n brethren who signed the petition , four did not reside in Shanklin , and after a few years , absence and other causes , further diminished the active interests of several of the founders . As soon as the lodge was consecrated and the building progressed it soon became necessary to secure a mortgage to pay the builder , and although a considerable sum was subscribed by the few members

who founded it , this was mainly spent in furnishing . It was right that they should know what until within the last fortnight very few of the members were aware of , that in order to secure the ' mortgage money personal and legal guarantees were given by a few of the then members , and , in addition to this guarantee , in order to secure the necessary signatures , further obligations were entered into .- He was now happy to say that if they unanimously accepted his resolution he would be personally responsible for the £ 250 on the day when the mortgage money fell due . He knew that some of the

brethren were of opinion that the task was too great to accomplish , but as he had never disappointed them in former days in similar schemes so now they , one and all , would believe and have faith enough in him that the task was not beyond his power to accomplish if he were spared to be their W . M . during the year . The Chine Lodge had a most unique association with their Prov . Grand Master , who had consecrated , dedicated it to Freemasonry , opened the great Masonic Exhibition in 1 SS 6 , allowed the honour to the lodge and to him , of dedicating the catalogue to him , which was to this day a List Book

of Freemasonry . He had permitted his coat of arms to be used on the medal struck to commemorate the Exhibition , and experts had expressed the opinion that it was the finest engraved medal of the century , therefore whilst finall y marking the kindness of those who should assist him we should accord these associations of our beloved Prov . G . Master with Chine Lodge , for they were events which formed the chief history of it . They would not forget his intention to be with them on the installation day to install him , frustrated alone by illness , and the ceremony being performed by the Prov . Grand

Master of West Aberdeenshire , whom he was very pleased to see _ amongst them that evening . The W . M . then fully explained his scheme , he was sanguine enough to believe that he should find no difficulty in either raising the £ 20 free of interest , or the funds necessary for the memorial , and as the lodge was on the crest of a wave of prosperity he was able to make a very astounding statement that £ 50 per year , after this year , he would undertake to say , could be applied from the lodge funds to the reduction of the voluntary loan , and as he had earned by his pen the honour of being a member of the . Author ' s Society , he hoped to write the history of Chine Lodge , and he

was confident that the patrons he should get from that scheme would enable him to hand over £ 50 ; this , with another scheme , somewhat outside his control , would enable him to provide all the funds to liquidate the debt in a very few years . He would accept the entire responsibility if they gave him an unanimous vote , and work hard to accomplish all that he had laid before them . Bro . R . R . Russell , I . P . M ., seconded the resolution , saying he believed the W . M . would do all that he had promised . Bro , R . Young , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , compl . mented the W . M . on his resourcefulness , saying he was a very " Presrnt-Mindtd Beggar . " He , however , judging from previous efforts of the W . M ., all cf which were successful , believed this scheme of his would not fail .

1 he resolution was carried unanimously , and the W . M . thanked the brethren , and the lodge adjourned to thc banqueting room . By the thoughtful kindness of Bro . S . Clarke , who hails from Arbroith , the Scotch dish " Haggis " was placed on the menu as a compliment to the Prov . Grand Master of West Aberdeenshire . Tne assembly was pronounced a " small instalUtion " and the choice Scotch dish was partaken of during the inspiring strains of music " The Campbih ' i are co nin £ , " an J other Scotch

. The W . M ., Bro . Alfred Greenham , having given the " The Queen and the Craft , " io which Bio . F . Cooper , P . M ., contiibuted the solo of "God save the Oueen , " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " Bro . F . Cooper also singing "God bless the Prince of Wales , " amid much enthusiasm . The W . M . submitted the toast of " The Prov . Grand Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . "

Bio . Prickett , P . M . i & 6 g , P . P . G . S . B ., replied for the province in very eulogistic terms , saving he was very proud to have had the honour of serving under so distinguished a chief as Bro . VV . W . B . Beach . The W . M . then gave the toast of " The R . W . Prov . G . M . of Aberdeenshire , Bro . Col . H . Lumsden , " saying how very pleased they all were to see h m amongst them again . He was only expressing the feelings of every member of the lodge when he said they were all pioud to have him proposed as a member . He was not aware that the Hampshiie Calendar recorded a Provincial Grand Master as a member of any

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lodge , except their own Prov . Grand Master , who was also a honorary member of the Chine Ledge . Bro . Col . H . Lumsden , P . G . M . of West Aberdeenshire , in responding , said that it had given him great pleasure to occupy the place of the Prov . Grand Master of Hants and Isle of Wight by installing Bro . Alfred Greenham in the chair of Chine Lodge , and more especially as it had brought him in contact with so many genial brethren io Shanklin who had given him such a hearty reception . To him one of the great features

of Freemasonry was that it brought men in friendly association who from their different positions in life would not otherwise know each other . He was glad of the honour of becoming a joining member of such a distinguished lodge . Referring to the remark ] of Bro . Greenham as to the antiquity of Scotch Masonry he said that was perfectly true , and he believed there were documents extant in Scotland prior to any that could ba produced in England relating to Craft Masonry . Further than this , he was a member of Lodge No . 2 of the Scotch Constitution . He was especially pleased to be at tho

ceremony that evening to witness the excellent working of the lodge in the initiation of his nephew , the Rev . E . Neville Lovett , and he hoped to be at other ceremonies and spend other evenings with them . He thanked them for the hearty reception given to the toast , and humorously remarked that at the installation banquet he had been reminded that it was Burns' birthday and he intended referring to it but time did not permit , as the speeches began and continued at so late an hour . The introduction of the Scotch haggis that evening he took as a graceful compliment to his nationality , and he believed he had to thank Bro . Clarke for the conception of the idea .

The toast of " The W . M ., Bro . Alfred Greenham , " was given by the I . P . M ., Bro . R . R . Russell , who said he should not at this the first occasion say all that he could wish , for he generally found on concluding a speech he omitted to say something which he should have remembered . He could not but admire the energy Bro . Greenham was showing in the interest of the lodge , and he was very glad he had preceded him in the chair and that he had not to follow him . It was gratifying to see so many present that evening to support the W . M ., and he believed he would have a very successful year of office .

The W . M . briefly thanked the brethren for the reception given to him , excusing and contenting himself by saying ever since the opening of the lodge the work , his scheme , and the loyal toasts had kept him speaking . Bro . Young , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , proposed the toast of " The Visitors . " He hid the honour of proposing the toast which always gave pleasure to the brethren of Chine Lodge ; he was proud to acknowledge the compliment which had been paid them bv the distinguished brethren present ; they could not help being genial because they hid

cordially adopted the principles of Freemasonry . But on this occasion a chord of sym pathy had been vibrating with more than ordinary energy during the evening—the lac ' : was the presence of their military brethren had intensified their sense of loyal anj patriotic brotherhood . The blessing of peace they esteemed beyond all measure , but t j ensure it too often war became an absolute factor for its enforcement and security , because right and justice and freedom could not exist without war against the tyrann /

which tramples on the rights of humanity . Hence it came about that lovers of peace were fighting for life and liberty , and among the fighters were the brethren . He gave " The Health of our Visitors , " with the earnest hope that all may meet again in health and harmony , with good news from the front , and peace established upon justice for time and time to come ! He associated the names of the Prov . G . Master , Bros . Col Lumsden , Captain Ford , Gordon , and Field .

The toast of " The Initiates " was given by the W . M ., and the loving cup passed round . Bro . Lovett expressed his pleasure at the warmth of the reception given to the toast , and the kindly feeling extended to him by all Shanklin when he came amongst them so recently . Bro . Alfred Meu also briefly responded , and the Tyler ' s toast brought the pleasant evening to a close .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . DEATH OF BRO . J . H . LAVIES , P . M . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., on Friday , the 28 th ult . In the absence of Bro . William Turner , the W . M ., Bro . R . S . Fairbank , I . P . M ., presided , supported by Bros . H . T . Taylor , S . W .: A . D . lones J . W . ; H . R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . O ., Treas . ; W . A . Bowser , P . M ., Sec . ; J . David , son , S . D . ; Spencer Lewin , J . D . ; W . W . Szlumper , I . G . ; T . Bowler , Tvler ; R .

l-aue , r . m . ; u . oudd , K . . rroDyn-Williams , M . U ., J . H . Dallas , H . L . Sarson , I . F . W . Silk , M . D ., W . A . Bud , W . L . Barrett , H . M . Allom , A . R . Woodbridge , and G . F . Smith , 404 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . H . M . Allom and A . R . Woodbridge were examined as to their proficiency , and , having been entrusted , were passed to the Degree of F . C , the explanation of the tracing board being given by Bto . W . A . Bowser , P . M ., Sec . Bro . H . R . Rese , P . M ., Treas ., on behalf of the Past Masters , then presented the lodge with a die of the Coat-of-Arms of the Earl

of Mornington , the right to use which had been granted to | the lodge by his Grace the Duke of Wellington and Earl of Mornington , and the Past Masters were heartily thanked for their gift . After some routine business had been transacted , the W . Master in the chair rose , and called the brethren to order , and , with deep emotion , stated that a telegram had just been received stating that Bro . Joseph H . Lavies , P . M ., P . P . G . Dir . of Cer . Surrey , had died that afternoon . The information was received with astonishment and profound feelintrs of

regret . The son of the founder of the lodge , Bro . J . W . Lavies , M . D ., P . M . 291 , 1826 , and 2000 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , Bro . J . ri . Lavies had acted as Secretary ot the lodge for two years . Death was due to pneumonia , and he had only been ill for about five days . After a few feeling observations on the melancholy event from the W . M . in the chair and several other brethren present , the Secretary was desired to record in the minutes an expression of the sorrow felt by the lodge at the loss of one who had endeared

himself { to its members , and who | by his ability , wise counsel , and many services had largely contributed to its success . He was also requested to express to Mrs . Livies , the widow , the deep sympathy of the members with her in her sudden bereivement , and to send a wreath as a slight mark of the respect and affection felt by the members of the lodge for their departed brother . The Cnarity maul hiving been pissed rjund for thi Lodge Benevolent Fund , the lodge was cLsed in profound sorrow . ' No banquet was held .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . The lodge met at Freemaasons ' s Hall on Friday , the 2 nd instant , at five p . m There were present Bros . C . Purdon Clarke , CLE ., ( . P . M ., asW . M . ; Hamon le Strange , Prov . G . M . Norfolk , as S . W . j G . Greiner , I . W . ; G . W . Speth , Sees C Kupferschmidt , A . G . S . G . C , as J . D . ; E . J . Castle , Q . C , S . D . ; R , f . Gould , P . G . D , ' D . of C . ; the Rev . J . W . Horsley , LG . ; G . L . Shackles and E . Armitage , Stwds . Dr . Chetwode Crawley , P . G . D . Ireland ; the R «* . C . H . Milden ; S . l \ Klein P M W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; and P . H . Godney , P . G . D . Also 54 members of the Correspondence Circle , among whom we observed Bros . G . RichardsDist . GMaster

, . Transvaal ; Harry Tipper , P . G . P . ; G . Graveley , P . G . P . ; C . j . R . iijou , P . G . P . ; and others . Also five visitors . The following two lodges and 52 brethren were elected to the membership of the Correspondence Circle , viz .: Lodge Maryborough , No . 811 ( S . C ) , Maryborough Queensland ; Barunga Lodge , No . 43 , Snowtown , South Australia ; and Bros . E . C * Acworth , W . M . 549 , Bombay ; the Kev . W . K . Firminger , 229 , Calcutta ; Lieut .-Col VV . F . Thomas , M . D VV . M . 2356 , and P . J . Bedford , 150 , Madras :-fn Queensland , W . H . Crank , 7 6 9 ( S . C . ) , and H . B . Ranken , 216 9 , Hughenden ; and P . Winton ,

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