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Article CONSECRATION OF THE KINTORE MARK LODGE, No. 333. ← Page 2 of 2 Article PRESENTATION TO R.W. BRO. KELLY, P. PROV. G.M. LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 1 Article REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS. Page 1 of 1 Article INSTRUCTION. Page 1 of 2 →
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Consecration Of The Kintore Mark Lodge, No. 333.
proposed that thanks be recorded and honorary membership be offered to Bros . Binckes , Broadley , Davison , Levander , Stevens , Walls , Lovegrove , and Poore . This was unanimously agreed to , and Bro . Binckes thanked the lodge on behalf of himself and the several brethren named . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall and partook of a liberally provided and well served banquet . At dessert the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were given with commendable brevity , and were responded to with equal consideration for the convenience of the visitors , who had long journeys before them . Reference was made to the loss which the Order of Mark Masonry had sustained by the lamented death of the Duke of Albany ; and the mourning which that loss had occasioned had its effect upon the customary hilarity with which the introduction of a new lodge is associated .
Nevertheless , a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present , and the W . M . ' s hope that good luck would attend the members seven ( represented by the founders ) and the thrice lucky threes ( represented by the number of the lodge ) was cordially endorsed by members and visitors alike . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
We are requested to state that a Mark lodge of instruction , working under the sanction of the Kintore Lodge , will be held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on alternate Friday evenings , and which will be supported bv well known and skilled professors of the ritual of the degree , with Bro . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., as Preceptor .
Presentation To R.W. Bro. Kelly, P. Prov. G.M. Leicestershire And Rutland.
PRESENTATION TO R . W . BRO . KELLY , P . PROV . G . M . LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND .
As we briefly announced in our last , a gathering of brethren of this province took place in the Masonic Hall , Leicester , on the 29 th ult ., to do honour to their Past Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Win . Kelly , F . S . A ., F . R . H . S .,
& c , the occasion being the presentation to that distinguished brother of his portrait , subscribed for by the brethren of the province , and painted b y Bro . J . Luntley , of Nottingham , and which will be hung in the hall in place of the one that has for many years graced those walls , but which was not considered to have been a faithful representation of Bro . Kelly . The artist in this instance has ,
however , produced what is generally acknowledged to be an admirable likeness , and the painting , which has cost So guineas , has been placed in the elaborate Masonic frame which formeily contained the now discarded portrait . Upwards of 40 brethren assembled at a grand banquet in the Masonic Hall , and the proceedings were altogether of a very interesting character . VV . Uro . 'George Toller ,
jun ., P . G . S . B ., D . P . G . M ., occupied thechair , and Bro . K . Michic , VV . M . 279 ( the oldest lodge in the province ) , and Bro . F . J . Haines , P . M . 523 ( the second oldest lodge in the province ) , P . P . G . S . D ., tilled the vice-chairs . The following other brethren , in addition to the guest of the evening , were amongst those present : Bros . Rev . VV . Langlcy , P . P . G , S . W . ; C . Strctton , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . E . Stretton , P . P . G ,
S . W . ; MilesT . Walker , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Orlando Law , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 279 ; CGurden , Prov . G . A . D . C ; G . Oliver , P . P . G . Purst ., P . M . 1007 ; R . Taylor , P . P . G . S . of Works ; Jas . Luntley , the artist ; and others . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from R . VV . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl Ferrers , Prov . G . M . ; VV . Bros . Rev . C Wood , P . P . G . C ; J . Young , Prov . G . D . C ; and
others . During the banquet a congratulatory telegram was received from the Howe and Charnwood Lodge , No- 1007 , then holding its meeting at the Bull's Head , Loughborough . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were first duly honoured , and the CHAIRMAN then rose to propose "The Health of their honoured guest , R . VV . Bro . Kelly , " the toast being received with great enthusiasm . In a very
able speech Bro . Toller sketched the highly distinguished Masonic career of Bro . Kelly , mentioning incidentally some of the very many useful and valuable services which during a period of nearl y 50 years the esteemed brother has rendered to the Craft throughout the province , and concluded by presenting the portrait of Bro . Kelly in the name of the subscribers , coupled with a request that it might be
permitted to hang on the walls of the Masonic Hall . Ihe uncovering of the portrait was the signal for loud and long continued applause , and the health of Bro . Kelly was heartily drunk by all , accompanied on all sides with cordial greetings and many good wishes for the longlife and happiness of Bro . Kelly . R . W . Bro . KELLY acknowledged the compliment in a . lAnnlti inlArnelmrt cnn /» r >! i in wliirh ho mviowpfl rtl li » nnrlli
his associations with Freemasonry in the province , and gave numerous historical reminiscences of the progress of the Craft . Votes of thanks to Bro . Clement E . Stretton , who had so ably and so effectively acted as Secretary to the Portrait
Committee , and to Bro . G . 1 oiler , jun ., the Chairman , followed , and those brethren having suitably acknowledged the toast , the proceedings , which had been pleasantly varied b y very excellent songs , concluded shortly afterwards , all agreeing that the gathering had . bccn not only of a deeply interesting , but also of a most enjoyable character .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft ptasonrg . COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The April meeting of this lodge , being the closing meeting of the session , was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , Bro . G . Coleman , VV . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . J . Jacobs , S . W . . H . VV . Kedgley , J . W . ; VV . Bourne , Sec ; T . A . Dickson , S . D . ; B . Solomons , J . D . ; J . Figgis , I . G . ; S . Jacobs , P . M ., W . S . ; G . Reynolds , Asst . W . S . ; VV . H . Gulliford , I . P . M . ; and C . Kedgley ,
P . M . ; also Bros . Ripley , A . Ralph , VV . Unwin , T . Snow , J . Starling , Frank Gulliford , Cousins , ] . Woodward , T . Wilson , S . Hewett , G . II . Reynolds , W . F . Thorpe , A . Packham , L . Isaacs , A . Freeman , and G . Hudson . Visitors : Bros . G . Thomas , 1294 ; S . Renaut , 1 G 23 ; A . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; G . Fulcher , 569 ; Ford , 134 S ; H . Higgins , P . M . 13 S 1 ; A . Harris , 1297 ; J . Thurle , 2 G 1 ; H . Robinson , 1 GS 1 ; R . E . Cursons , 1 GS 1 ; VV . Bedham , 733 ; J , Lowes , 1924 ; and T , Butt , 700 .
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The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees . Bro . G . C Bond , 704 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bros . J . Starling , VV . Unwin , T . Snow , and J . Bellamy were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The sad intelligence of the death of Airs . Holden , wife of the respected Chaplain of the lodge , was announced , and great regret and much sympathy was expressed , the
Secretary being directed to address a letter of heartfelt condolence to Bro . Holden . The VV . M . having received the " hearty good wishes " of the visiting brethren the lodge was closed . When speaking to the usual loyal toasts after the banquet the VV . M . made a touching reference to the
death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , which elicited marks of profound appreciation from all the brethren . At the close of the session the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge cannot but express their sense of the kindness in which they have always been treated by Bro . Madell , the manager of the Criterion , and the arrangements he has made for their comfort .
BATH .-Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The last regular meeting of the session was held at the Masonic Hall on the 1 st inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . Rubie , P . P . G . J . W . and VV . M ., assisted by Bros . R . B . Cater , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; Ashley , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . and Treas . ; E . J . B . Mercer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., as Sec ; F . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., and D . of C ; Past
Masters T . Wilton , P . P . G . J . W . ( Mayor of Bath ); T . B . Moutrie , P . P . G . S . W . ; Capt . Peel Floyd , P . P . G . Reg . ; Collins , 15 S ;; Dr . Hopkins , 41 , 43 , 95 S and P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire ; and Bros . Ames , S . W . ; VV . Peach , J . W . ; T . E . Wilton , S . D . ; VV . L . Baldwin , J . D . ; Reynolds , as I . G . ; Foote , Org . ; J . G . Wilton , and Bartlett , Stewards ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Many members were present , and as
visitors Bros . Humphries , 90 G ; and 11 . F . Freeman , 90 G . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and those of the lodge of instruction were read by the J . W . After the usual preliminaries Bro . VV . G . Carey was raised to the Degree of M . M . by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who communicated the signs and narrated the traditional history . The explanation of the
working tools was given by the S . W . The lodge having been brought down to the First Degree , Bro . Radway , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . and Secretary , entered in time to take part in the discussion of the propositions of the permanent Committee in accordance with an arrangement made at the previous meeting of the lodge . At the request of the W . M . the Secretary read the recommendations as
follows , first , however , stating that the same course had been adopted by the Albert Edward Lodge , No . 906 , and would probably be taken by the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 53 , at a meeting to be held on May 5 th , though at present there is some difference of opinion as to the extent of the change : ( 1 ) "That the initiation fee be raised from five to seven guineas "; ( 2 ) " That the joining fee be raised from two
to three guineas" ; and ( 3 ) " That any brother desirous of taking the Second or Third Degrees shall pay for one degree two , and for two degrees three guineas ; and if he desires to become a subscribing member of the lodge he shall pay one guinea additional . " After some discussion , the proposed alterations in the bye-laws were unanimously agreed to . and the Secretary was directed to submit them to the
Prov . Grand Master for his sanction . The W . M . announced an invitation to attend a meeting of Grand Lodge on the 7 th inst . to lay the foundation-stone of the tower of Peterborough Cathedral . Bro . Ashley , Treas ., mentioned that at the recent election of candidates for the Boys' School the youth from Somerset , whose father had been a member of this lodge , had obtained admission . No further business offering the lodge was closed .
BRENTWOOD . —Lodge of Hope and Unity ( No . 214 ) . —This lodge met at the White Hart Hotel , on the 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Thomas Burtonshaw , VV . M . ; F . VV . T . Terry , S . W . ; J . C Oucnnctt , J . W . ; P . Ms . A . Wright , Sec . ; Geo . Cooper , Treas . ; VV . J . Burgess , VV . VV . Brown , A . VV . Wallis , and J . C Earle ; Bros . Frank Landon , F . B . Page , F .
Turner , II . G . Hobson , John Nickisson , and Cecil Quennctt . The S . W . having announced that he was a Steward for the approachingfcstival of the Girls' School the sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds . The brethren were all in Masonic mourning , and a vote of condolence was passed to H . R . H . the Grand Master on account of the
death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , the same to be entered on the minutes and a copy forwarded to the Grand Secretary . All business being ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by Mrs . Mason , the landlady of this hotel . 1
DRIFFIELD . —Sykes Lodge ( No . 1040 ) . —On Wednesday week this lodge celebrated its 20 th anniversary by the installation of W . Bro . VV . H . Porrit , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., as the W . M . for the ensuing year . VV . Bro . J . P . Bell , M . D ., J . P ., P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . North and East Yorks , performed the ceremony in an impressive manner . The W . M . then installed the following brethren as his
officers : —Bros . Henry Holgreavcs , I . P . M . ; G . Bielby , S . W . ; James Bordass , J . W . ; James Elgey , P . M ., Treas . ; Esau VVilson , P . M ., Lecture Master ; John Bains , Chaplain ; James Scott Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; John William Robinson , S . D . ; Walter Highmoor , J . D . ; G . S . Highmoor , D . C ; James Elgey , P . M ., Almoner ; John Tate , Org . ;
Henry Watson , I . G . j Ihos . House and Wm . Overcnd , Stwds . ; George H . Potts , T y ler . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Bell Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M . The usual loyal and other Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening spent . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . C . VV . Checseman , P . M . P . P . G . O . .
LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton Lodge ( No . 1 G 75 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the membersof this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday evening , the 29 th ult ., and the whole of the proceedings proved of a most enjoyable and successful
kind . No . 1 G 75 is an offshoot of the Toxteth Lodge , No . 135 G , and was formed originally for the accommodation more especially of Cambrian brethren , and , though by no means strictly confined to such , it still largely consists of natives of the Principality , while its prosperous condition and energetic working reflect high credit upon its projectors and on the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . E , Coxon , A repre-
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sentative and influential gathering was the result of his summons yesterday , and the lodge room in Hope-street was crowded to ^ witness the installation of the VV . M . elect , Bro . John Hughes , S . W . The chair was taken by the VV . M ., who afterwards gave place to Bro . R . Wylie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., by whom the ceremony was effectively performed . He was supported by Bros . Hugh Jones , I . P . M . j Thomas Evans , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; T . H . VV . Walker ,
J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . Treas . ; and W . C Cowell , Sec . Among the visitors were Bros . Wm . Brassey , W . M . S 23 ; Edward George , VV . M . 1356 ; Edward Paull , I . P . M . 1356 ; W . Evans , I . P . M . 594 ; A . Barclay , P . M . 11 S 2 ;' J . W . Williams , P . M . 1356 ; James Keet , P . M . 1356 ; John Ashley , S . W . 1-156 ; Dr . F . 1 . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ;
J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ; C . Wadsworth , VV . M . 292 ; Reginald Young , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; B . B . Marson , P . P . G . S . B . ; John Leisk , VV . M . Depute , S 9 ( Lerwick ); A . Woolrich , P . M . 135 G ; and T . O . Rea , VV . M . 11 S 2 . The following officers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . E . Coxon , I . P . M . ; Hugh Jones ,
P . M ., D . C ; J . H . VV . Walker , S . W . ; J . Williams , J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for the third time ); VV . H . Rowlands , Sec . ; C R . Fitton , Asst . Sec . ; John Lewis , S . D . ; R . Jones , J . D . ; S . J . Hughes , I . G . ; George Yates , Org . ( re-appointed ); F . Sleight , S . S . ; VV . Plumb , J . S . ; D . Williams and E . II . Dixon , A . Ss . From the statement of account it appeared that there was a satisfactory balance in hand , notwithstanding
that the sum of £ 100 5 s . had been contributed to the various Charities . At the conclusion of the lodge the brethren dined together , dinner being well served by Bro . Casey , I louse Steward . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., and heartily honoured . Bro . Bottomley , P . M ., proposed "The Health
of the I . P . M ., Bro . VV . E . Coxon , " to whom the VV . M . presented on behalf of the lodge a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and on the part of the private members Bro . Beamont presented a beautiful timepiece in bronze with accompanying vases . Bro . Coxon acknowledged both gifts . A very enjoyable musical programme was rendered by Bros , D . J . Davies , D . Williams , J . J . Jones , O . J . Rowlands , VV . H . Stone , W . Ramagc , Robert Jones , and others ,
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INSTRUCTION .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the sth inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , ill , Praed-strcet , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Laurence , VV . M . ; H . Purdue . W . M . S 34 , S . W . ; C S . Mote , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; II . Dehane , P . M ., Sec ; M . J . Green , S . D . ; F . Chandler , ID : RECursonsIG : VVDeathStwd : CantA
.. . . . .. . . . . . Nicols , I . P . M . 1974 ; S . Smout , VV . M . 1 G 42 ; VV . H . Chalfont , I . P . M . 1425 ; H . Gilbert , C J . Morse , A . j . Chapman , J . Lichtenfeld , J . Brazell , J . Cruttcndcn , S . Stretch , jun ., S . J . Humfrcss , A . Hardy , II . Robinson , J . Stephens , D . Stroud , J . Chapman , and T . C . Thomson . Visitor : Bro . J . F . Cftburn , S 34 .
Lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes were confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . A . Chapman was examined . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was closed down to the
First Degree . Bro . Cliburn answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The Second Section of the lecturo was worked b y the VV . M . assisted by the brethren . Bro . Purdue was elected VV . M . for next week , and Bro . Cliburn was elected a joining member . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The usual weekl y meeting of this lodge was held at " The Cranbourne , " Upper St . Martin's-lane , W . C , on the 1 st inst ., when there were present Bros . Frank Gulliford , VV . M . ; C Ralph , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; Ford , S . D . ; G . Coleman , J . D . ; VV . C . Smith , I . G . ; VV . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Farwig , P . M . ;
Wilkie , Jones , Vaughan , VV . H . Gulliford , P . M . ; Green , and Shannon . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Farwig , P . M ., worked the First Section , and Bro . VV . C Smith the Second Section of this Lecture . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Wilkie Jones candidate . Lodge called off
and resumed , and opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Farwig , P . M ., worked the First Section of this Lecture . Lodge then resumed to First Degree . Bros . Wilkie Jones , Sgo , and Vaughan , 1348 , were elected joining members . Bro . C Ralph , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Frank Gulliford for the able and
efficient manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time in that lodge of instruction . Bro . G . Coleman , in seconding , said that as VV . M . of the mother lodge it gave him great pleasure to see the young members perfecting themselves in the ritual . Bro . Gulliford made a
suitable reply . A collection was taken on behalf of the widow of a late brother , and handed to Bro . Green , who returned thanks for her , and the lodge was closed in due form . Bro . G . Reynolds gave notice that the second ballot in connection with the Charitable Association would take place immediately after the next meeting .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Mansion I-louse Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , * on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Bro . J . T . Tanqueray , the worthy Preceptor , took the chair , and worked the third ceremony in a manner which proved how fully competent he is to enlighten the minds of his brethren in respect to our ritual . The other offices were
filled by Bros . Burne , S . W . ; Hallows , J . W . ; Seton , S . D . ; Morriss , J . D . ; Fowke , I . G . ; and J . D . Langton , Sec . Among the others who were present were Bros . Cleminson , Stcingraber , Romieu , and Anderson . We may remind our readers that this lodge of instruction meets at the Mansion House Restaurant every Thursday evening at six till eight o ' clock , and that the work is in strict accordance with the " Emulation " working .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when there were present Bros . Stokes , W . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor :
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Consecration Of The Kintore Mark Lodge, No. 333.
proposed that thanks be recorded and honorary membership be offered to Bros . Binckes , Broadley , Davison , Levander , Stevens , Walls , Lovegrove , and Poore . This was unanimously agreed to , and Bro . Binckes thanked the lodge on behalf of himself and the several brethren named . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall and partook of a liberally provided and well served banquet . At dessert the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were given with commendable brevity , and were responded to with equal consideration for the convenience of the visitors , who had long journeys before them . Reference was made to the loss which the Order of Mark Masonry had sustained by the lamented death of the Duke of Albany ; and the mourning which that loss had occasioned had its effect upon the customary hilarity with which the introduction of a new lodge is associated .
Nevertheless , a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present , and the W . M . ' s hope that good luck would attend the members seven ( represented by the founders ) and the thrice lucky threes ( represented by the number of the lodge ) was cordially endorsed by members and visitors alike . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
We are requested to state that a Mark lodge of instruction , working under the sanction of the Kintore Lodge , will be held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on alternate Friday evenings , and which will be supported bv well known and skilled professors of the ritual of the degree , with Bro . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., as Preceptor .
Presentation To R.W. Bro. Kelly, P. Prov. G.M. Leicestershire And Rutland.
PRESENTATION TO R . W . BRO . KELLY , P . PROV . G . M . LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND .
As we briefly announced in our last , a gathering of brethren of this province took place in the Masonic Hall , Leicester , on the 29 th ult ., to do honour to their Past Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Win . Kelly , F . S . A ., F . R . H . S .,
& c , the occasion being the presentation to that distinguished brother of his portrait , subscribed for by the brethren of the province , and painted b y Bro . J . Luntley , of Nottingham , and which will be hung in the hall in place of the one that has for many years graced those walls , but which was not considered to have been a faithful representation of Bro . Kelly . The artist in this instance has ,
however , produced what is generally acknowledged to be an admirable likeness , and the painting , which has cost So guineas , has been placed in the elaborate Masonic frame which formeily contained the now discarded portrait . Upwards of 40 brethren assembled at a grand banquet in the Masonic Hall , and the proceedings were altogether of a very interesting character . VV . Uro . 'George Toller ,
jun ., P . G . S . B ., D . P . G . M ., occupied thechair , and Bro . K . Michic , VV . M . 279 ( the oldest lodge in the province ) , and Bro . F . J . Haines , P . M . 523 ( the second oldest lodge in the province ) , P . P . G . S . D ., tilled the vice-chairs . The following other brethren , in addition to the guest of the evening , were amongst those present : Bros . Rev . VV . Langlcy , P . P . G , S . W . ; C . Strctton , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . E . Stretton , P . P . G ,
S . W . ; MilesT . Walker , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Orlando Law , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 279 ; CGurden , Prov . G . A . D . C ; G . Oliver , P . P . G . Purst ., P . M . 1007 ; R . Taylor , P . P . G . S . of Works ; Jas . Luntley , the artist ; and others . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from R . VV . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl Ferrers , Prov . G . M . ; VV . Bros . Rev . C Wood , P . P . G . C ; J . Young , Prov . G . D . C ; and
others . During the banquet a congratulatory telegram was received from the Howe and Charnwood Lodge , No- 1007 , then holding its meeting at the Bull's Head , Loughborough . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were first duly honoured , and the CHAIRMAN then rose to propose "The Health of their honoured guest , R . VV . Bro . Kelly , " the toast being received with great enthusiasm . In a very
able speech Bro . Toller sketched the highly distinguished Masonic career of Bro . Kelly , mentioning incidentally some of the very many useful and valuable services which during a period of nearl y 50 years the esteemed brother has rendered to the Craft throughout the province , and concluded by presenting the portrait of Bro . Kelly in the name of the subscribers , coupled with a request that it might be
permitted to hang on the walls of the Masonic Hall . Ihe uncovering of the portrait was the signal for loud and long continued applause , and the health of Bro . Kelly was heartily drunk by all , accompanied on all sides with cordial greetings and many good wishes for the longlife and happiness of Bro . Kelly . R . W . Bro . KELLY acknowledged the compliment in a . lAnnlti inlArnelmrt cnn /» r >! i in wliirh ho mviowpfl rtl li » nnrlli
his associations with Freemasonry in the province , and gave numerous historical reminiscences of the progress of the Craft . Votes of thanks to Bro . Clement E . Stretton , who had so ably and so effectively acted as Secretary to the Portrait
Committee , and to Bro . G . 1 oiler , jun ., the Chairman , followed , and those brethren having suitably acknowledged the toast , the proceedings , which had been pleasantly varied b y very excellent songs , concluded shortly afterwards , all agreeing that the gathering had . bccn not only of a deeply interesting , but also of a most enjoyable character .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft ptasonrg . COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The April meeting of this lodge , being the closing meeting of the session , was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , Bro . G . Coleman , VV . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . J . Jacobs , S . W . . H . VV . Kedgley , J . W . ; VV . Bourne , Sec ; T . A . Dickson , S . D . ; B . Solomons , J . D . ; J . Figgis , I . G . ; S . Jacobs , P . M ., W . S . ; G . Reynolds , Asst . W . S . ; VV . H . Gulliford , I . P . M . ; and C . Kedgley ,
P . M . ; also Bros . Ripley , A . Ralph , VV . Unwin , T . Snow , J . Starling , Frank Gulliford , Cousins , ] . Woodward , T . Wilson , S . Hewett , G . II . Reynolds , W . F . Thorpe , A . Packham , L . Isaacs , A . Freeman , and G . Hudson . Visitors : Bros . G . Thomas , 1294 ; S . Renaut , 1 G 23 ; A . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; G . Fulcher , 569 ; Ford , 134 S ; H . Higgins , P . M . 13 S 1 ; A . Harris , 1297 ; J . Thurle , 2 G 1 ; H . Robinson , 1 GS 1 ; R . E . Cursons , 1 GS 1 ; VV . Bedham , 733 ; J , Lowes , 1924 ; and T , Butt , 700 .
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The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees . Bro . G . C Bond , 704 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bros . J . Starling , VV . Unwin , T . Snow , and J . Bellamy were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The sad intelligence of the death of Airs . Holden , wife of the respected Chaplain of the lodge , was announced , and great regret and much sympathy was expressed , the
Secretary being directed to address a letter of heartfelt condolence to Bro . Holden . The VV . M . having received the " hearty good wishes " of the visiting brethren the lodge was closed . When speaking to the usual loyal toasts after the banquet the VV . M . made a touching reference to the
death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , which elicited marks of profound appreciation from all the brethren . At the close of the session the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge cannot but express their sense of the kindness in which they have always been treated by Bro . Madell , the manager of the Criterion , and the arrangements he has made for their comfort .
BATH .-Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The last regular meeting of the session was held at the Masonic Hall on the 1 st inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . Rubie , P . P . G . J . W . and VV . M ., assisted by Bros . R . B . Cater , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; Ashley , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . and Treas . ; E . J . B . Mercer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., as Sec ; F . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., and D . of C ; Past
Masters T . Wilton , P . P . G . J . W . ( Mayor of Bath ); T . B . Moutrie , P . P . G . S . W . ; Capt . Peel Floyd , P . P . G . Reg . ; Collins , 15 S ;; Dr . Hopkins , 41 , 43 , 95 S and P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire ; and Bros . Ames , S . W . ; VV . Peach , J . W . ; T . E . Wilton , S . D . ; VV . L . Baldwin , J . D . ; Reynolds , as I . G . ; Foote , Org . ; J . G . Wilton , and Bartlett , Stewards ; and Bigwood , Tyler . Many members were present , and as
visitors Bros . Humphries , 90 G ; and 11 . F . Freeman , 90 G . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and those of the lodge of instruction were read by the J . W . After the usual preliminaries Bro . VV . G . Carey was raised to the Degree of M . M . by the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who communicated the signs and narrated the traditional history . The explanation of the
working tools was given by the S . W . The lodge having been brought down to the First Degree , Bro . Radway , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . and Secretary , entered in time to take part in the discussion of the propositions of the permanent Committee in accordance with an arrangement made at the previous meeting of the lodge . At the request of the W . M . the Secretary read the recommendations as
follows , first , however , stating that the same course had been adopted by the Albert Edward Lodge , No . 906 , and would probably be taken by the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 53 , at a meeting to be held on May 5 th , though at present there is some difference of opinion as to the extent of the change : ( 1 ) "That the initiation fee be raised from five to seven guineas "; ( 2 ) " That the joining fee be raised from two
to three guineas" ; and ( 3 ) " That any brother desirous of taking the Second or Third Degrees shall pay for one degree two , and for two degrees three guineas ; and if he desires to become a subscribing member of the lodge he shall pay one guinea additional . " After some discussion , the proposed alterations in the bye-laws were unanimously agreed to . and the Secretary was directed to submit them to the
Prov . Grand Master for his sanction . The W . M . announced an invitation to attend a meeting of Grand Lodge on the 7 th inst . to lay the foundation-stone of the tower of Peterborough Cathedral . Bro . Ashley , Treas ., mentioned that at the recent election of candidates for the Boys' School the youth from Somerset , whose father had been a member of this lodge , had obtained admission . No further business offering the lodge was closed .
BRENTWOOD . —Lodge of Hope and Unity ( No . 214 ) . —This lodge met at the White Hart Hotel , on the 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Thomas Burtonshaw , VV . M . ; F . VV . T . Terry , S . W . ; J . C Oucnnctt , J . W . ; P . Ms . A . Wright , Sec . ; Geo . Cooper , Treas . ; VV . J . Burgess , VV . VV . Brown , A . VV . Wallis , and J . C Earle ; Bros . Frank Landon , F . B . Page , F .
Turner , II . G . Hobson , John Nickisson , and Cecil Quennctt . The S . W . having announced that he was a Steward for the approachingfcstival of the Girls' School the sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds . The brethren were all in Masonic mourning , and a vote of condolence was passed to H . R . H . the Grand Master on account of the
death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , the same to be entered on the minutes and a copy forwarded to the Grand Secretary . All business being ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by Mrs . Mason , the landlady of this hotel . 1
DRIFFIELD . —Sykes Lodge ( No . 1040 ) . —On Wednesday week this lodge celebrated its 20 th anniversary by the installation of W . Bro . VV . H . Porrit , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., as the W . M . for the ensuing year . VV . Bro . J . P . Bell , M . D ., J . P ., P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . North and East Yorks , performed the ceremony in an impressive manner . The W . M . then installed the following brethren as his
officers : —Bros . Henry Holgreavcs , I . P . M . ; G . Bielby , S . W . ; James Bordass , J . W . ; James Elgey , P . M ., Treas . ; Esau VVilson , P . M ., Lecture Master ; John Bains , Chaplain ; James Scott Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec ; John William Robinson , S . D . ; Walter Highmoor , J . D . ; G . S . Highmoor , D . C ; James Elgey , P . M ., Almoner ; John Tate , Org . ;
Henry Watson , I . G . j Ihos . House and Wm . Overcnd , Stwds . ; George H . Potts , T y ler . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Bell Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M . The usual loyal and other Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening spent . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . C . VV . Checseman , P . M . P . P . G . O . .
LIVERPOOL . —Antient Briton Lodge ( No . 1 G 75 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the membersof this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday evening , the 29 th ult ., and the whole of the proceedings proved of a most enjoyable and successful
kind . No . 1 G 75 is an offshoot of the Toxteth Lodge , No . 135 G , and was formed originally for the accommodation more especially of Cambrian brethren , and , though by no means strictly confined to such , it still largely consists of natives of the Principality , while its prosperous condition and energetic working reflect high credit upon its projectors and on the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . E , Coxon , A repre-
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sentative and influential gathering was the result of his summons yesterday , and the lodge room in Hope-street was crowded to ^ witness the installation of the VV . M . elect , Bro . John Hughes , S . W . The chair was taken by the VV . M ., who afterwards gave place to Bro . R . Wylie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., by whom the ceremony was effectively performed . He was supported by Bros . Hugh Jones , I . P . M . j Thomas Evans , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; T . H . VV . Walker ,
J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M . Treas . ; and W . C Cowell , Sec . Among the visitors were Bros . Wm . Brassey , W . M . S 23 ; Edward George , VV . M . 1356 ; Edward Paull , I . P . M . 1356 ; W . Evans , I . P . M . 594 ; A . Barclay , P . M . 11 S 2 ;' J . W . Williams , P . M . 1356 ; James Keet , P . M . 1356 ; John Ashley , S . W . 1-156 ; Dr . F . 1 . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ;
J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ; C . Wadsworth , VV . M . 292 ; Reginald Young , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; B . B . Marson , P . P . G . S . B . ; John Leisk , VV . M . Depute , S 9 ( Lerwick ); A . Woolrich , P . M . 135 G ; and T . O . Rea , VV . M . 11 S 2 . The following officers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . E . Coxon , I . P . M . ; Hugh Jones ,
P . M ., D . C ; J . H . VV . Walker , S . W . ; J . Williams , J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected for the third time ); VV . H . Rowlands , Sec . ; C R . Fitton , Asst . Sec . ; John Lewis , S . D . ; R . Jones , J . D . ; S . J . Hughes , I . G . ; George Yates , Org . ( re-appointed ); F . Sleight , S . S . ; VV . Plumb , J . S . ; D . Williams and E . II . Dixon , A . Ss . From the statement of account it appeared that there was a satisfactory balance in hand , notwithstanding
that the sum of £ 100 5 s . had been contributed to the various Charities . At the conclusion of the lodge the brethren dined together , dinner being well served by Bro . Casey , I louse Steward . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., and heartily honoured . Bro . Bottomley , P . M ., proposed "The Health
of the I . P . M ., Bro . VV . E . Coxon , " to whom the VV . M . presented on behalf of the lodge a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and on the part of the private members Bro . Beamont presented a beautiful timepiece in bronze with accompanying vases . Bro . Coxon acknowledged both gifts . A very enjoyable musical programme was rendered by Bros , D . J . Davies , D . Williams , J . J . Jones , O . J . Rowlands , VV . H . Stone , W . Ramagc , Robert Jones , and others ,
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INSTRUCTION .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the sth inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , ill , Praed-strcet , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Laurence , VV . M . ; H . Purdue . W . M . S 34 , S . W . ; C S . Mote , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; II . Dehane , P . M ., Sec ; M . J . Green , S . D . ; F . Chandler , ID : RECursonsIG : VVDeathStwd : CantA
.. . . . .. . . . . . Nicols , I . P . M . 1974 ; S . Smout , VV . M . 1 G 42 ; VV . H . Chalfont , I . P . M . 1425 ; H . Gilbert , C J . Morse , A . j . Chapman , J . Lichtenfeld , J . Brazell , J . Cruttcndcn , S . Stretch , jun ., S . J . Humfrcss , A . Hardy , II . Robinson , J . Stephens , D . Stroud , J . Chapman , and T . C . Thomson . Visitor : Bro . J . F . Cftburn , S 34 .
Lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes were confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . A . Chapman was examined . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was closed down to the
First Degree . Bro . Cliburn answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The Second Section of the lecturo was worked b y the VV . M . assisted by the brethren . Bro . Purdue was elected VV . M . for next week , and Bro . Cliburn was elected a joining member . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — The usual weekl y meeting of this lodge was held at " The Cranbourne , " Upper St . Martin's-lane , W . C , on the 1 st inst ., when there were present Bros . Frank Gulliford , VV . M . ; C Ralph , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; Ford , S . D . ; G . Coleman , J . D . ; VV . C . Smith , I . G . ; VV . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; Farwig , P . M . ;
Wilkie , Jones , Vaughan , VV . H . Gulliford , P . M . ; Green , and Shannon . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Farwig , P . M ., worked the First Section , and Bro . VV . C Smith the Second Section of this Lecture . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Wilkie Jones candidate . Lodge called off
and resumed , and opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Farwig , P . M ., worked the First Section of this Lecture . Lodge then resumed to First Degree . Bros . Wilkie Jones , Sgo , and Vaughan , 1348 , were elected joining members . Bro . C Ralph , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Frank Gulliford for the able and
efficient manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time in that lodge of instruction . Bro . G . Coleman , in seconding , said that as VV . M . of the mother lodge it gave him great pleasure to see the young members perfecting themselves in the ritual . Bro . Gulliford made a
suitable reply . A collection was taken on behalf of the widow of a late brother , and handed to Bro . Green , who returned thanks for her , and the lodge was closed in due form . Bro . G . Reynolds gave notice that the second ballot in connection with the Charitable Association would take place immediately after the next meeting .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Mansion I-louse Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , * on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Bro . J . T . Tanqueray , the worthy Preceptor , took the chair , and worked the third ceremony in a manner which proved how fully competent he is to enlighten the minds of his brethren in respect to our ritual . The other offices were
filled by Bros . Burne , S . W . ; Hallows , J . W . ; Seton , S . D . ; Morriss , J . D . ; Fowke , I . G . ; and J . D . Langton , Sec . Among the others who were present were Bros . Cleminson , Stcingraber , Romieu , and Anderson . We may remind our readers that this lodge of instruction meets at the Mansion House Restaurant every Thursday evening at six till eight o ' clock , and that the work is in strict accordance with the " Emulation " working .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when there were present Bros . Stokes , W . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor :