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Original Correspondence.
Mackey also has an article on Masonic Adoptiun , which is much the same as those already quoted from the "Freemasons' Magazine . " In " Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia , " under " Lewis , " we find : " The word Lewis " is also applied to the eldest son of a Mason , and , by Masonic custom ( not law ) a Lewis , with other candidates for initiation , can claim to be initiated
first . Some add that he can also he initiated before 21 ; but that cannot be unless by dispensation , as with minors generally . The word ' Lewis , ' as applied to a Mason , seems to be first used in the Constitutions of 173 S in respect of H . M . King George 111 ., eldest son of Bro . H . R . H . Frederick Prince of Wales , where a toast is drunk * to the Lewis ' ( p . 207 ) , and where the chorus comes
in' Now a lewis is born , whom the world shall admire , Serene as his mother , august as his sire . ' " The last authority to which 1 shall refer is the definition in our lectures , which I need not quote . Now , putting aside the references to the foreign ceremony of adoption , I would point out that we have three distinct definitions given us by the authorities I have
quoted—( a ) The son of a Mason ; ( b ) The son of a Master Mason ; ( c ) The eldest son of a Mason ; and , where the nuthorities differ so much , 1 feel diffident of offering an opinion which is right . Personally , I incline to the first , because the duties of a Lewis are , I take it ,, common to all sons of all Masons , and if the duties are common to all , I take it the privileges
should be also common to all ; and , for the same reason , I do not think the privilege of claiming priority over other candidates would cease at 21 . But I should hope some brother who has had more experience can inform us positively what is the practice as to granting dispensations . _ One can hardly think the learned editor of Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia " would confine it as he has done without good reason . Perhaps he will kindly give us his authority . — Apologising for thus trespassing on your space , I am , yours fraternally , LE * SCRIPTA .
ASSESSMENT OF CORPORATE BODIES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " ' Dear Sir and Brother , .... A form of account for the purpose of obtaining particulars for assessment of the new duty of 5 per cent , per annum imposed by 4 S and 49 Vic . Cap . 51 , upon the income of bodies corporate and unincorporate ( including
Masonic Bodies ) has just been received here . I observe that the Act contains an exemption from duty in respect of " property acquired by , or with funds voluntarily contributed to any Body corporate or unincorporate within a period of 30 years immediately preceding " ( Section 11 sub . sec . < 5 . ) This is a very important exception in the case of Masonic Halls and other trust properties ,
but by some unfortunate omission no mention is made of the exemption in the form of account required to be furnished , and thus in all probability it will in the majority of cases escape notice . I think it well , therefore , to call the attention of your readers to the fact that such exemption exists . —Yours fraternally , JAMES R . BRAMBLE , 32 ° , 3 , Pr 0 V . G . Reg . and P . P . G . S . W . Bristol . Freemasons' Hall , Bristol , July 5 th .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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CARDIFF . —Glamorgan Lodge ( No . 36 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Working-street . There was a large attendance , not only of lodge members , but of Masons from other lodges in the district . The chief business was the election of the W . M . and officers for the ensuing year . Hm . Siilnpv Cnlnman . P . G . S .. was chosen for the exalted
post of W . M ., and the following offices were also allotted Bros . C . VV . Page , S . W . ; A . J . Harris , J . W . ; T . Wallace , Treas . ; W . C . Hurley , Sec ; E . Dawson , S . D . ; E . H . Roberts , J . D . ; G . T . Coleman , l . G . ; E . Bregeon and j . J . Roberts , Stwds . The installation of the W . M . was conducted with becoming ceremony , and at its conclusion the brethren partook of a light luncheon , provided by Mr .
Ml tlCESii The following members of the lodge were present : Bros . M . Tennant , D . P . G . M . ; Geo . B . Hughes , W . M . ; George Thomas , P . M . ; Amos Jenkins , O . G . ; Thomas Wallace , I . P . M . ; S . Cooper , P . M . ; D . Thomas , P . M . ; C . W . Page , Sec ; W . C . Hurley , J . D . ; E . J . Fletcher , W . T . Martin , H . H . Davenport , J . VV . Peacock , W . Lewis , G .
Coleman , R . Price , E . Ensor , D . Edmunds , A . H . Roberts , I . J . Roberts , W . Nichol , and J . R . Ward . Visitors Bros . James Radley , ] . W . ; J . E . Deacon , F . II . Williams , John Ballinger , J . H . Hussey , W . M . ; H . G . Roberts , J . W . ; VV . D . John , P . M . ; W . H . Mathias , G . W . Clarey , Alfred Taylor , W . M . ; P . J . Riley , Henry Tainsh , Henry Fox , W . M . ; T . D . Bounsall , W . C . Peace , P . M . ; W . C . Pride , S . D . ; Isaac Pike , R . C . Roper , S . VV . ; E . I .
Lodge , S . D . ; R . Weights , W . M . ; R . Parry , S . W . ; A . J . Sinclair , P . M . ; A . Boetle , W . M . ; F . P . Adey , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; D . Williams , S . W . ; T . D . Griffiths , W . M . ; J . Munday , S . W . ; and J . Hughes , W . M . After the installation ceremony had been gone through , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a banquet was provided , presided over by Bro . Sidney Coleman , W . M . The usual loyal and complimentary toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
HULL . —Minerva Lodge ( No . 250 ) . —Thursday , the 24 th ult ., being St . John ' s Day , the brethren of the above lodge met to instal the VV . M . elect , Bro . VV . Whiteside , as Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was most impressively conducted by Bros . Past Masters Walter Reynolds , Haigh , and G . Hardy . A very frothe various
large number of Past Masters and brethren m lodges in the neighbourhood were present , and after the lodfje was closed , a very pleasant evening was passed . The VV . M . invested the following as his officers : Bros . Henry J . White , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Rev . Canon Kemp , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; George D . mbleby , S . W . ; Randolph R . Hawley , J . W . ; Henry Haigh , P . M .,
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P . P . G . D ., Lecture Master ; George Hardy , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treasurer ; Walter Reynolds , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , P . G . Treas ., Treasurer of Benevolent Fund ; William Holder , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Trcasurerof Building Fund ; M , C . Peck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks ., P . G . Sec , Secretary ;
John VV . Burton , S . D . ; George H . Metcalfe , J . D . ; Lawrence E . Stephenson , D . of C . ; VV . D . Keyworth , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks ., Almoner ; Henry Hollis , F . T . Maass , C . T . Capes , G . Quibell , andG . VV . Leng , Stwds . ; Vessey King , Organist ; George F . Wells , l . G . ; and William Clayton , Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . — The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on Thursday morning , the 24 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bio . Wm . Blunsum , VV . M ., for the ensuing year . There was a numerous attendance of the members and visitors . Among the latter were Bros . Dr . Clarke , W . M . 673 ; Tyson , I . P . M . 11 S 3 ; Saunders
249 ; Cockburn , J . W . 673 ; Vernon , P . M . 249 ; Foster , 1356 ; Whalley , P . P . G . D . C ; Jackson , P . M . 673 ; M'William , and others . Bro . Wm . Blunsum , S . W ., was presented by Bro . Isaac Turner , W . M ., and Bro . John L . Houghton , P . M ., and effectively installed by Bro . VV . H . Veevers , P . M . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —
Bros . J . Turner , I . P . M . ; Wm . R . Roberts , S . VV . ; E . Dow , j . W . ; A . Pederson , P . M ., Treas . ; E . R . Latham , Sec ; Haydn P . Cowell , Org . ; D . Dunkel , S . D . ; C . Webster , J . D . ; , B . Allenby , l . G . ; D . Jones and Whitehead , Stwds . ; and John L . Houghton , P . M ., D . C . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Veevers , P . M ., for the able manner he performed the ceremony of installation . The brethren and ladies afterwards assembled at the
Central Station , from whence they proceeded by train to the Tatton Arms Hotel at Northenden , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Moore , after which the parly spent a most enjoyable day , the weather being all that was desired . During the morning a valuable P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Isaac Turner , on behalf of the lodge , in recognition of his able services during the past year .
DURSLEY . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 761 ) . — The annual festival of this lodge took place on Thursday , 24 th ult ., at the Victoria Hall , when Bro . H . J . Francillon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., was , for the second time , installed Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably perperformed by Bro . H . J . Small , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . The VV . M . appointed as his officers Bros .
G . Adams , S . VV . ; S . Bloodworth , J . VV . ; VV . P . Want , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; T . H . Wilkins , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; J . M . Williams , S . D . ; J . Whitmore , J . D . ; H . J . Small , D . C ; R . Ely , l . G . ; and H . Sheen , Tyler . The banquet , provided by Mrs . Ayliffe with her accustomed care and success , was held at the Old Bell Hotel . Among the brethren present were Bros . J . Brook Smith ,
Dep . Prov . G . M . ; the Rev . H . Kynaston , D . D ., P . G . S . W ., P . P . G . C ; J . Walker , P . P . G . S . W . ; A . Moss , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Powell , P . G . S . B . ; H . Blandford , P . P . G . P . ; G . H . Perrin , W . M . S 55 ; E . T . Chipp , W . M . 1005 ; J . S . Bradstock , VV . M . 1067 ; [ . Carleton , P . M . ; A . Woodward , P . M . ; Heane , P . M . ; W . Renwick , B . London , T . Camm , and J . Wadley .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The brilliant gathering of Masons that assembled at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill , on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., on the occasion of the installation meeting of the above lodge showed unmistakeably how popular the new Master , Bro . T . R . Richardson , really is among his brethren , not only of the lodge , but in the neighbourhood and province
generally ; and when we say that some 135 brethren were present , we think we have said enough to establish our premises . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . E . Palmer , and the usual routine business having been concluded , Bro . A . Penfold , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . and P . G . S . D . designate Kent , D . C , presented Bro . Richardson , S . W . and VV . M . elect , to Bro . Palmer , to receive at his hands the benefit of
installation . The usual ceremony having been admirably carried out , and the new VV . M . duly saluted , he appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . H . Lawson , S . VV . ; W . D . Keeble , J . W . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Kent , Sec ; F . H . Johnson , S . D . ; VV . G . Lloyd , J . D . ; VV . Busbridge , l . G . ; R . F . Tyler , Org . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., D .
of C . ; VV . B . Lloyd , P . M ., W . S . ; W . Sanders , A . D . of C . ; B . de B . Lopez , P . G . Std . Eng ., and VV . C . Taylor , Stwds . ; and W . J . Larder , Tyler . Bro . Palmer then recited the charges admirably , and so concluded a most impressive ceremony , for which he received a vote of thanks , to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . James Smith Eastes , D . P . G . M . Kent , P . G . D . England , who , on
entering the lodge was accorded grand honours , was then elected a honorary member by acclamation , and Bro . Coupland was re-elected representative on the Provincial Charity Committee , and , after those brethren had returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to Gravesend , where , at the New Falcon , a superbly appointed banquet , served in Bro . Hubbard ' s best style , awaited
them . Among the other brethren present , and not above mentioned were Bros . vV . T . Vincent , P . M . ; H . J . Butter , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Kent ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; II . Mason . P . M . ; R . Edmonds , P . M . ; W . Rees , P . M . ; J . Haslett , VV . Tucker , J . Randall , VV . Lomax , D . K . Somers , D . Davis , W . H . Pryce , T . Timms , E . Morris , VV . Newton ,
A . W . Jackson , VV . Lock , P . Farrier , A . Carlisle , W . Corder , R . E . Saunders , C . W . Scuttlebury , J . J . Collins , R . Jinman , A . D . Capon , D . C Capon , W . Francis , A . Moore , W . Seager , R . T . Turrell , VV . Ledger , H . Stewart , J . O . Cook , G . H . Campbell , J . Hooton , J . Widgcry , H . Malings , J . Griffiths , VV . Sallenger , VV . Agate , C . CIapham , Hambrook , W . Young , G . Frost , P . Weaver , VV . Topp , P . Estler , G . Hager , C Jolly , W . Uahtz , U .
H . Grafton , W . Uiarlsworth , H . U . Delatouchc , h . Lewis , E . Bryceson , Dr . H . Bryccson , R . Courtman , VV . A . Fenn , G . W . Clifton , Quartermaster W . E . Donohue , II . Shaw , F . Hoar , and H . Coombes , all of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . M . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . C . Kent ; Dr . VV . Coleman , 706 ; Dr . H . Berr . ays , P . M . 706 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; Col . Mills , Phcenix Lodge ; W . Afters , W . M . 13 ; J . C Smith , W . M . 1 744 ; W . J . Graham , P . M . 700 , W . M . elect 2041 ; G . H . Graham
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l . G . 2041 ; VV . Moulds , W . M . 157 G ; J . Etheridge , W . M . S 29 ; Capt . VV . Richey , P . M . 700 ; J . Richardson , P . M . 37 O ; G . B . Chapman , P . M . 209 ; J . Warren , P . M . 700 ; G . Kennedy , P . M . 153 G ; E . B . Hobson , P . M . 700 ; J . Sanderson , S . W . 700 ; F . G . Nichols , S . W . 706 ; \ V . Maule , S . VV ., VV . M . elect 153 G ; R . J . Naylor , J . W . 700 ; VV . H . Hedger , W . M . 77 ; T . Day , P . M . 1076 ; J . J . Miburne , J . W . 13 ; " Capt . J . McCaffery , 700 ; Quartermaster Willmott , 1536 ; C . E . Skinner , 20 ; A . Dixon ,
13 ; G . Roche , 706 ; Dr . E , B . Robinson , 1967 ; T . Cooper , S . D . 1536 ; A . Walter , 1257 ; E . Jordan , 17 S 9 ; J . Lawson , 17 S 9 ; W . Webber , 700 ; G . Risen , 706 ; Quartermaster J . Rowan , 17 S 9 ; C . Watkins , G 15 ; J . Manger , 1260 ; A . Allworthy , 1281 ; H . H . Church , 1973 ; H . Ough , 1150 ; J . Funnett , 20 ; H . Hadkins , 1261 ; J . Swanson , S . D . 700 ; C . Howard , 13 ; W . Robinson , 1076 ; J . E . Southjate , 700 ; and others .
The toast of Ihe Oueen and the Craft and that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . of England , " having been duly honoured , that of " Lord Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; Lord Lathom , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Eastes , who the VV . M ., in putting the toast , said they were very proud of having that day enrolled among them as an honorary member . They also had Bro . Lopez , a Past
Steward of England , as a member , who had accepted office in the lodge , and of whom , as a repretentative of the Pattison family , they were especially proud to have amongst them . As Bro . Eastes would have to leave [ shortly , he should couple his name with the toast . Bro . Eastes , who , on rising to respond , was received with several rounds of cheers , assured them that he felt it both an honour and a pleasure to have to respond for the Grand
Officers of England , and must heartily thank the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which the toast had been received by them . There was the true Kentish ring about it that showed it came from the heart . Many of those who had been at Grand Lodge must have seen the masterly manner in which Lord Carnarvon carried out the duties of his exalted position in the absence of their Grand Master ; while Lord Lathom discharged his duties to the satisfaction
of every brother in the Craft , and he ( Bro . Eastes ) might well repeat the words of Lord Amherst when speaking of their esteemed Pro Grand Master— " That he never met a more perfect specimen of a gentleman than Lord Lathom . " Provincial Grand Masters were ex-officio members of Grand Lodge , consequently their own Grand Master , Lord Amherst , was one , and a grander specimen ot a Mason and gentleman could not be found
and those who had h * d the honour of serving under him in P . G . Lodge felt proud of the service , and of the Master ; and although he , Bro . Eastes , felt it a high honour to be a Past Officer of Grand Lodge , yet he esteemed it just as highly to be an officer of the Grand Lodgeof Kent , under Lord Amherst . Kent was a province that had always done its duty in the cause of Charity , and the Pattison Lodge had done well in the cause , and he felt much
honoured that the lodge had so unanimously elected him an honorary member of it , and he hoped to be enabled to come among them , and watch personally the working of so excellent and vast a lodge , where every member seemed so happy , and so harmoniously bound together . He had not hitherto been able to visit the lodge so much as he should have liked , but he continually heard of its progress through the kindness of Bro . Jolly , who , in the columns of the
Freemason , kept them in Kent , well informed of the Pattison ' s doings . . -He paid a high compliment to the Past Masters , and trusted to see a good muster of the members at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , which is to be held the following week at Folkestone . The run he said would do them good ; the sea breeze would do them good , and every accomodation would be made for their comfort . He again thanked them for the toast , and
resumed his seat amid cheers . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " Lord Amherst , Prov . G . M . of the Province of Kent , " and as it was time for Bros . Eastes and Jamblin to go , he should couple with it that of " The P . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . " He said their esteemed Grand Master was so well known and beloved by every Mason in the province , that it was totally unnecessary
for him to say a word in recommending the toast to their notice . He coupled it with the name of Bro . Jamblin . Bro . Jamblin , in the course of a worthy and brilliant reply , that kept the brethren in roars of laughter , said that he had had the pleasure of visiting the Pattison Lodge before , and had a lively remembrance of their hospitality , and better still , of being remarkably well next day . He did not mean that as a joke . Their meeting that night
presented a most pleasing appearance , here were they , in that cnm ortable room , celebrating with joy and rejoicing their annual gathering , while all outside was hurry and bustle ; everyone engrossed in politics , cabs rushing about here , and carriages there , all noise and bother . Well , it was a grand sight to see such a gcodly array ; he could remember the time when Grand Lodge itself could not show such a muster as was presented that night by the Pattison
Lodge . The province was ce . tainly improving and increasing , and to what could they attribute that prosperity , but to the fact that they had a splendid Mason in the person of Lord Amherst , at their head ; and further , that he was supported by another splendid Mason in the person of Bro . Eastes . He could remember the lime when , if it was said there was a Mason in a room , the word went round to " Look after the spoons . " Certainly the wine cellar . But
let them look at the meeting at ' ' fi ghton the previous week . There was the Prince of Wales , fie was present , was he a likely one to collar the spoons ? There was his brother , the Dnke of Connaught , whom the Prince installed as Prov . Grand Muster of Sussex , did he want the spoons ? There was the Lord Chancellor , why he was the man who looked after those who looked after the spoons . There was Lord Charles Beresford , and otherswho did not want either
, spoons or cellar , but who were an honour not only to Masonry but to any society . He would now leave off joking , and conclude by thanking them most cordially for their hearty reception of the toast . Bros . Eastes and Jamblin then retired , amid every demonstration of respect . . The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., "
and in so doing spoke culogistically of Bro . Richardson ' s many excellent qualities . They had seen the able manner in which he had invested his officers , and knew how well he had carried out the duties entrusted to him in the various offices below the chair , and he felt sure that Bro . Richardson would carry out the duties of the chair with zeal and ability , and to their entice satisfaction . He wished their
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Original Correspondence.
Mackey also has an article on Masonic Adoptiun , which is much the same as those already quoted from the "Freemasons' Magazine . " In " Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia , " under " Lewis , " we find : " The word Lewis " is also applied to the eldest son of a Mason , and , by Masonic custom ( not law ) a Lewis , with other candidates for initiation , can claim to be initiated
first . Some add that he can also he initiated before 21 ; but that cannot be unless by dispensation , as with minors generally . The word ' Lewis , ' as applied to a Mason , seems to be first used in the Constitutions of 173 S in respect of H . M . King George 111 ., eldest son of Bro . H . R . H . Frederick Prince of Wales , where a toast is drunk * to the Lewis ' ( p . 207 ) , and where the chorus comes
in' Now a lewis is born , whom the world shall admire , Serene as his mother , august as his sire . ' " The last authority to which 1 shall refer is the definition in our lectures , which I need not quote . Now , putting aside the references to the foreign ceremony of adoption , I would point out that we have three distinct definitions given us by the authorities I have
quoted—( a ) The son of a Mason ; ( b ) The son of a Master Mason ; ( c ) The eldest son of a Mason ; and , where the nuthorities differ so much , 1 feel diffident of offering an opinion which is right . Personally , I incline to the first , because the duties of a Lewis are , I take it ,, common to all sons of all Masons , and if the duties are common to all , I take it the privileges
should be also common to all ; and , for the same reason , I do not think the privilege of claiming priority over other candidates would cease at 21 . But I should hope some brother who has had more experience can inform us positively what is the practice as to granting dispensations . _ One can hardly think the learned editor of Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia " would confine it as he has done without good reason . Perhaps he will kindly give us his authority . — Apologising for thus trespassing on your space , I am , yours fraternally , LE * SCRIPTA .
ASSESSMENT OF CORPORATE BODIES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " ' Dear Sir and Brother , .... A form of account for the purpose of obtaining particulars for assessment of the new duty of 5 per cent , per annum imposed by 4 S and 49 Vic . Cap . 51 , upon the income of bodies corporate and unincorporate ( including
Masonic Bodies ) has just been received here . I observe that the Act contains an exemption from duty in respect of " property acquired by , or with funds voluntarily contributed to any Body corporate or unincorporate within a period of 30 years immediately preceding " ( Section 11 sub . sec . < 5 . ) This is a very important exception in the case of Masonic Halls and other trust properties ,
but by some unfortunate omission no mention is made of the exemption in the form of account required to be furnished , and thus in all probability it will in the majority of cases escape notice . I think it well , therefore , to call the attention of your readers to the fact that such exemption exists . —Yours fraternally , JAMES R . BRAMBLE , 32 ° , 3 , Pr 0 V . G . Reg . and P . P . G . S . W . Bristol . Freemasons' Hall , Bristol , July 5 th .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft JHasonrg .
CARDIFF . —Glamorgan Lodge ( No . 36 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Working-street . There was a large attendance , not only of lodge members , but of Masons from other lodges in the district . The chief business was the election of the W . M . and officers for the ensuing year . Hm . Siilnpv Cnlnman . P . G . S .. was chosen for the exalted
post of W . M ., and the following offices were also allotted Bros . C . VV . Page , S . W . ; A . J . Harris , J . W . ; T . Wallace , Treas . ; W . C . Hurley , Sec ; E . Dawson , S . D . ; E . H . Roberts , J . D . ; G . T . Coleman , l . G . ; E . Bregeon and j . J . Roberts , Stwds . The installation of the W . M . was conducted with becoming ceremony , and at its conclusion the brethren partook of a light luncheon , provided by Mr .
Ml tlCESii The following members of the lodge were present : Bros . M . Tennant , D . P . G . M . ; Geo . B . Hughes , W . M . ; George Thomas , P . M . ; Amos Jenkins , O . G . ; Thomas Wallace , I . P . M . ; S . Cooper , P . M . ; D . Thomas , P . M . ; C . W . Page , Sec ; W . C . Hurley , J . D . ; E . J . Fletcher , W . T . Martin , H . H . Davenport , J . VV . Peacock , W . Lewis , G .
Coleman , R . Price , E . Ensor , D . Edmunds , A . H . Roberts , I . J . Roberts , W . Nichol , and J . R . Ward . Visitors Bros . James Radley , ] . W . ; J . E . Deacon , F . II . Williams , John Ballinger , J . H . Hussey , W . M . ; H . G . Roberts , J . W . ; VV . D . John , P . M . ; W . H . Mathias , G . W . Clarey , Alfred Taylor , W . M . ; P . J . Riley , Henry Tainsh , Henry Fox , W . M . ; T . D . Bounsall , W . C . Peace , P . M . ; W . C . Pride , S . D . ; Isaac Pike , R . C . Roper , S . VV . ; E . I .
Lodge , S . D . ; R . Weights , W . M . ; R . Parry , S . W . ; A . J . Sinclair , P . M . ; A . Boetle , W . M . ; F . P . Adey , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; D . Williams , S . W . ; T . D . Griffiths , W . M . ; J . Munday , S . W . ; and J . Hughes , W . M . After the installation ceremony had been gone through , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a banquet was provided , presided over by Bro . Sidney Coleman , W . M . The usual loyal and complimentary toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
HULL . —Minerva Lodge ( No . 250 ) . —Thursday , the 24 th ult ., being St . John ' s Day , the brethren of the above lodge met to instal the VV . M . elect , Bro . VV . Whiteside , as Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was most impressively conducted by Bros . Past Masters Walter Reynolds , Haigh , and G . Hardy . A very frothe various
large number of Past Masters and brethren m lodges in the neighbourhood were present , and after the lodfje was closed , a very pleasant evening was passed . The VV . M . invested the following as his officers : Bros . Henry J . White , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Rev . Canon Kemp , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; George D . mbleby , S . W . ; Randolph R . Hawley , J . W . ; Henry Haigh , P . M .,
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P . P . G . D ., Lecture Master ; George Hardy , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treasurer ; Walter Reynolds , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , P . G . Treas ., Treasurer of Benevolent Fund ; William Holder , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Trcasurerof Building Fund ; M , C . Peck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks ., P . G . Sec , Secretary ;
John VV . Burton , S . D . ; George H . Metcalfe , J . D . ; Lawrence E . Stephenson , D . of C . ; VV . D . Keyworth , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Wks ., Almoner ; Henry Hollis , F . T . Maass , C . T . Capes , G . Quibell , andG . VV . Leng , Stwds . ; Vessey King , Organist ; George F . Wells , l . G . ; and William Clayton , Tyler .
LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 594 ) . — The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on Thursday morning , the 24 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bio . Wm . Blunsum , VV . M ., for the ensuing year . There was a numerous attendance of the members and visitors . Among the latter were Bros . Dr . Clarke , W . M . 673 ; Tyson , I . P . M . 11 S 3 ; Saunders
249 ; Cockburn , J . W . 673 ; Vernon , P . M . 249 ; Foster , 1356 ; Whalley , P . P . G . D . C ; Jackson , P . M . 673 ; M'William , and others . Bro . Wm . Blunsum , S . W ., was presented by Bro . Isaac Turner , W . M ., and Bro . John L . Houghton , P . M ., and effectively installed by Bro . VV . H . Veevers , P . M . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —
Bros . J . Turner , I . P . M . ; Wm . R . Roberts , S . VV . ; E . Dow , j . W . ; A . Pederson , P . M ., Treas . ; E . R . Latham , Sec ; Haydn P . Cowell , Org . ; D . Dunkel , S . D . ; C . Webster , J . D . ; , B . Allenby , l . G . ; D . Jones and Whitehead , Stwds . ; and John L . Houghton , P . M ., D . C . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Veevers , P . M ., for the able manner he performed the ceremony of installation . The brethren and ladies afterwards assembled at the
Central Station , from whence they proceeded by train to the Tatton Arms Hotel at Northenden , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Moore , after which the parly spent a most enjoyable day , the weather being all that was desired . During the morning a valuable P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Isaac Turner , on behalf of the lodge , in recognition of his able services during the past year .
DURSLEY . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 761 ) . — The annual festival of this lodge took place on Thursday , 24 th ult ., at the Victoria Hall , when Bro . H . J . Francillon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., was , for the second time , installed Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably perperformed by Bro . H . J . Small , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . The VV . M . appointed as his officers Bros .
G . Adams , S . VV . ; S . Bloodworth , J . VV . ; VV . P . Want , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., Treas . ; T . H . Wilkins , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; J . M . Williams , S . D . ; J . Whitmore , J . D . ; H . J . Small , D . C ; R . Ely , l . G . ; and H . Sheen , Tyler . The banquet , provided by Mrs . Ayliffe with her accustomed care and success , was held at the Old Bell Hotel . Among the brethren present were Bros . J . Brook Smith ,
Dep . Prov . G . M . ; the Rev . H . Kynaston , D . D ., P . G . S . W ., P . P . G . C ; J . Walker , P . P . G . S . W . ; A . Moss , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Powell , P . G . S . B . ; H . Blandford , P . P . G . P . ; G . H . Perrin , W . M . S 55 ; E . T . Chipp , W . M . 1005 ; J . S . Bradstock , VV . M . 1067 ; [ . Carleton , P . M . ; A . Woodward , P . M . ; Heane , P . M . ; W . Renwick , B . London , T . Camm , and J . Wadley .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The brilliant gathering of Masons that assembled at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill , on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., on the occasion of the installation meeting of the above lodge showed unmistakeably how popular the new Master , Bro . T . R . Richardson , really is among his brethren , not only of the lodge , but in the neighbourhood and province
generally ; and when we say that some 135 brethren were present , we think we have said enough to establish our premises . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . E . Palmer , and the usual routine business having been concluded , Bro . A . Penfold , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . and P . G . S . D . designate Kent , D . C , presented Bro . Richardson , S . W . and VV . M . elect , to Bro . Palmer , to receive at his hands the benefit of
installation . The usual ceremony having been admirably carried out , and the new VV . M . duly saluted , he appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . H . Lawson , S . VV . ; W . D . Keeble , J . W . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Kent , Sec ; F . H . Johnson , S . D . ; VV . G . Lloyd , J . D . ; VV . Busbridge , l . G . ; R . F . Tyler , Org . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., D .
of C . ; VV . B . Lloyd , P . M ., W . S . ; W . Sanders , A . D . of C . ; B . de B . Lopez , P . G . Std . Eng ., and VV . C . Taylor , Stwds . ; and W . J . Larder , Tyler . Bro . Palmer then recited the charges admirably , and so concluded a most impressive ceremony , for which he received a vote of thanks , to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . Bro . James Smith Eastes , D . P . G . M . Kent , P . G . D . England , who , on
entering the lodge was accorded grand honours , was then elected a honorary member by acclamation , and Bro . Coupland was re-elected representative on the Provincial Charity Committee , and , after those brethren had returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to Gravesend , where , at the New Falcon , a superbly appointed banquet , served in Bro . Hubbard ' s best style , awaited
them . Among the other brethren present , and not above mentioned were Bros . vV . T . Vincent , P . M . ; H . J . Butter , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Kent ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; II . Mason . P . M . ; R . Edmonds , P . M . ; W . Rees , P . M . ; J . Haslett , VV . Tucker , J . Randall , VV . Lomax , D . K . Somers , D . Davis , W . H . Pryce , T . Timms , E . Morris , VV . Newton ,
A . W . Jackson , VV . Lock , P . Farrier , A . Carlisle , W . Corder , R . E . Saunders , C . W . Scuttlebury , J . J . Collins , R . Jinman , A . D . Capon , D . C Capon , W . Francis , A . Moore , W . Seager , R . T . Turrell , VV . Ledger , H . Stewart , J . O . Cook , G . H . Campbell , J . Hooton , J . Widgcry , H . Malings , J . Griffiths , VV . Sallenger , VV . Agate , C . CIapham , Hambrook , W . Young , G . Frost , P . Weaver , VV . Topp , P . Estler , G . Hager , C Jolly , W . Uahtz , U .
H . Grafton , W . Uiarlsworth , H . U . Delatouchc , h . Lewis , E . Bryceson , Dr . H . Bryccson , R . Courtman , VV . A . Fenn , G . W . Clifton , Quartermaster W . E . Donohue , II . Shaw , F . Hoar , and H . Coombes , all of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . M . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . C . Kent ; Dr . VV . Coleman , 706 ; Dr . H . Berr . ays , P . M . 706 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; Col . Mills , Phcenix Lodge ; W . Afters , W . M . 13 ; J . C Smith , W . M . 1 744 ; W . J . Graham , P . M . 700 , W . M . elect 2041 ; G . H . Graham
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
l . G . 2041 ; VV . Moulds , W . M . 157 G ; J . Etheridge , W . M . S 29 ; Capt . VV . Richey , P . M . 700 ; J . Richardson , P . M . 37 O ; G . B . Chapman , P . M . 209 ; J . Warren , P . M . 700 ; G . Kennedy , P . M . 153 G ; E . B . Hobson , P . M . 700 ; J . Sanderson , S . W . 700 ; F . G . Nichols , S . W . 706 ; \ V . Maule , S . VV ., VV . M . elect 153 G ; R . J . Naylor , J . W . 700 ; VV . H . Hedger , W . M . 77 ; T . Day , P . M . 1076 ; J . J . Miburne , J . W . 13 ; " Capt . J . McCaffery , 700 ; Quartermaster Willmott , 1536 ; C . E . Skinner , 20 ; A . Dixon ,
13 ; G . Roche , 706 ; Dr . E , B . Robinson , 1967 ; T . Cooper , S . D . 1536 ; A . Walter , 1257 ; E . Jordan , 17 S 9 ; J . Lawson , 17 S 9 ; W . Webber , 700 ; G . Risen , 706 ; Quartermaster J . Rowan , 17 S 9 ; C . Watkins , G 15 ; J . Manger , 1260 ; A . Allworthy , 1281 ; H . H . Church , 1973 ; H . Ough , 1150 ; J . Funnett , 20 ; H . Hadkins , 1261 ; J . Swanson , S . D . 700 ; C . Howard , 13 ; W . Robinson , 1076 ; J . E . Southjate , 700 ; and others .
The toast of Ihe Oueen and the Craft and that of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . of England , " having been duly honoured , that of " Lord Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; Lord Lathom , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Eastes , who the VV . M ., in putting the toast , said they were very proud of having that day enrolled among them as an honorary member . They also had Bro . Lopez , a Past
Steward of England , as a member , who had accepted office in the lodge , and of whom , as a repretentative of the Pattison family , they were especially proud to have amongst them . As Bro . Eastes would have to leave [ shortly , he should couple his name with the toast . Bro . Eastes , who , on rising to respond , was received with several rounds of cheers , assured them that he felt it both an honour and a pleasure to have to respond for the Grand
Officers of England , and must heartily thank the brethren for the enthusiastic manner in which the toast had been received by them . There was the true Kentish ring about it that showed it came from the heart . Many of those who had been at Grand Lodge must have seen the masterly manner in which Lord Carnarvon carried out the duties of his exalted position in the absence of their Grand Master ; while Lord Lathom discharged his duties to the satisfaction
of every brother in the Craft , and he ( Bro . Eastes ) might well repeat the words of Lord Amherst when speaking of their esteemed Pro Grand Master— " That he never met a more perfect specimen of a gentleman than Lord Lathom . " Provincial Grand Masters were ex-officio members of Grand Lodge , consequently their own Grand Master , Lord Amherst , was one , and a grander specimen ot a Mason and gentleman could not be found
and those who had h * d the honour of serving under him in P . G . Lodge felt proud of the service , and of the Master ; and although he , Bro . Eastes , felt it a high honour to be a Past Officer of Grand Lodge , yet he esteemed it just as highly to be an officer of the Grand Lodgeof Kent , under Lord Amherst . Kent was a province that had always done its duty in the cause of Charity , and the Pattison Lodge had done well in the cause , and he felt much
honoured that the lodge had so unanimously elected him an honorary member of it , and he hoped to be enabled to come among them , and watch personally the working of so excellent and vast a lodge , where every member seemed so happy , and so harmoniously bound together . He had not hitherto been able to visit the lodge so much as he should have liked , but he continually heard of its progress through the kindness of Bro . Jolly , who , in the columns of the
Freemason , kept them in Kent , well informed of the Pattison ' s doings . . -He paid a high compliment to the Past Masters , and trusted to see a good muster of the members at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , which is to be held the following week at Folkestone . The run he said would do them good ; the sea breeze would do them good , and every accomodation would be made for their comfort . He again thanked them for the toast , and
resumed his seat amid cheers . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " Lord Amherst , Prov . G . M . of the Province of Kent , " and as it was time for Bros . Eastes and Jamblin to go , he should couple with it that of " The P . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . " He said their esteemed Grand Master was so well known and beloved by every Mason in the province , that it was totally unnecessary
for him to say a word in recommending the toast to their notice . He coupled it with the name of Bro . Jamblin . Bro . Jamblin , in the course of a worthy and brilliant reply , that kept the brethren in roars of laughter , said that he had had the pleasure of visiting the Pattison Lodge before , and had a lively remembrance of their hospitality , and better still , of being remarkably well next day . He did not mean that as a joke . Their meeting that night
presented a most pleasing appearance , here were they , in that cnm ortable room , celebrating with joy and rejoicing their annual gathering , while all outside was hurry and bustle ; everyone engrossed in politics , cabs rushing about here , and carriages there , all noise and bother . Well , it was a grand sight to see such a gcodly array ; he could remember the time when Grand Lodge itself could not show such a muster as was presented that night by the Pattison
Lodge . The province was ce . tainly improving and increasing , and to what could they attribute that prosperity , but to the fact that they had a splendid Mason in the person of Lord Amherst , at their head ; and further , that he was supported by another splendid Mason in the person of Bro . Eastes . He could remember the lime when , if it was said there was a Mason in a room , the word went round to " Look after the spoons . " Certainly the wine cellar . But
let them look at the meeting at ' ' fi ghton the previous week . There was the Prince of Wales , fie was present , was he a likely one to collar the spoons ? There was his brother , the Dnke of Connaught , whom the Prince installed as Prov . Grand Muster of Sussex , did he want the spoons ? There was the Lord Chancellor , why he was the man who looked after those who looked after the spoons . There was Lord Charles Beresford , and otherswho did not want either
, spoons or cellar , but who were an honour not only to Masonry but to any society . He would now leave off joking , and conclude by thanking them most cordially for their hearty reception of the toast . Bros . Eastes and Jamblin then retired , amid every demonstration of respect . . The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., "
and in so doing spoke culogistically of Bro . Richardson ' s many excellent qualities . They had seen the able manner in which he had invested his officers , and knew how well he had carried out the duties entrusted to him in the various offices below the chair , and he felt sure that Bro . Richardson would carry out the duties of the chair with zeal and ability , and to their entice satisfaction . He wished their