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to be of any service to Freemasonry , the W . M . propose ! 'The Initiates , " and to this Bro . Stevens and Kain replied . The W . M . next proposed " The Visitors , " and , as a proof that many young Masons of the present day were stiiving hard to attain to the highest positions , stated that Bro . Nelson Reed . whose working he had been privileged to see , a - Master of a lodge , although he had been only two
¦ ars a Mason . Bro . Browne Kidder , who was the first to reply , said he had been much pleased by what he had seen of the W . M . ' s work in investing his officers . Bro . Pullen ' s working had filled his mind with feelings which would not pass away . The lodge had given great proofs of its energy , and while that lasted the lodge must rise to the highest eminence , more especially when it was
under the guidance of such a P . M . as Bro . Pullen . Itwa , a good example for the young Masons to follow . He hoped the W . M . would have a most happy reign , for he knew he would discharge his duties with efficiency , and to the satisfaction of the brethren . What he had witnessed that evening had been a great treat to him , and to all the other brethren who had the
privilege of seeing it . Bro . Nelson Reed and the other visitors also replied . The W . M . then proposed "The Installing Master . " No words of his ( the W . M . ' s ) could ever express how thoroughly the brethren appreciated the style in which the installation had been performed . Those below the chair could not for a moment feel as he ( the W . M . ) did . Some few years ago he passed through a
degree that made a lasting impression upon him , and the ceremony he had just gone through he should also never forget . He could not himself , nor could any of the brethren sitting round the table , find words to express their appreciation of the service rendered by Bro . Hyde Pullen , who was known throughout the Craft as a tower of strength , for he could perform ceremonies which few other
brethren could . In returning thanks Bro . H > de Pullen said it must ever be a pleasing reflection for him that he introduced into the world of Masonry the Royal Kensington Lodge . Bros . Hyde Pullen and Dewar acknowledged the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Pullen also replied for " The Masonic Charities . " The W . M . in proposing " The Officers , " said he was happy in knowing
that he was assisted by good officers , and he was proud of them . No one could be otherwise than i roud of Bro . Leith , S . W ., who had done his duty in the past year as J . W . in such an admirable manner that he inspired every one with confidence that he would be a great assistance to the Master in the ensuing year . Bro . Cramer , J . W ., had shewn great zeal in discharging his portion of the
official duties of the lodge , and in helping in every possible manner to g ive effect to the ceremonies . Bro . Sydney was also a very good officer , and the same could be safely said of Bros . Robinson and Matthews . They would be thoroughly up to the mark during the year . Bro . Matthews , although a young Mason , had shewn great perseverance in order to gain the position he had . Bro . Steele , whom
they were all proud of , was a thorough Mason at heart , and now that he was in the Masonic temple would ascend the ladder , and in due time occupy the honourable position that the brethren had placed him ( the W . M . ) in that evening . He was very proud of having such officers . If he had felt for one moment that he had net the good feelings of his officers he did not know what he should do . He
was sure they would do everything in their power to help him , and when his year of office came to a close he should glide into the ranks of the P . M . ' s with honour and credit . The officers having replied , the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated , and closed the first year of the Royal Kensington Lodge with feelings of the greatest confidence in i s future success .
BARNSTAPLE . —Loyal Lodge ( No . 231 ) . — This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday last , the W . M ., Bro . J . Brewer , in the chair . The meeting was very numerously attended , not only by its own members , but also by several visiting brethren from South Moiton , Bidcford , Ilfracombe , and other places , on the occasion of the initiation of Viscount Ebrington , the eldest
son of Earl Fortescue , who is also a Mason , as well as was his late grandfather , the late Earl of Fortescue , who was Provincial G . M . of Devon from the time the Idte Sir Charles Bampfyle ( grandfather of the present Lord Poltimore , who granted this lodge its warrant of constitution ) , resigned his office , alter holding it for 44 years , which took place in 1819 . The late Earl held it from
that time up to his death in 1862 . Since then the Rev . John Huystie , M . A ., has held the office with great credit to himself , and . satisfaction to the Craft . Viscount Ebrington was present , ballotted for , unanimously elected , and duly initiated . The following were present at the louge : —Bros . J . Brewer , W . M . ; W . C . Oliver , P . M ., as S . W . ; D . Nicklin , J . W . ; R . P . Morrison , S . D . ; Rev . T . Russell ,
P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., 231 , 489 , as J . D . ; J . R . Chanter , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; J . List , Treasurer , P . M . ; W . Young , LG . ; R . Ashton , Secretary ; H . J . Hancock , Tyler ; C . S . Willshire , P . M . ; J . Harper , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Edwards , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . Hancock , P . M . ; T . Ebsworthy , P . M . ; F . Symons , P . M . ; W . H . Brewer , P . M . ; J . Gaydon , J . D . ; C E . R . Chanter ; 231 ; T . S . Herbert , 251 ; C . Ford ,
251 ; N . Saxson , 251 ; F . T . Hussey , 251 ; W . Boyle , 251 ; E . Mugford , 251 , Steward ; T . Wadham , 251 ; J Mai tin , 251 ; W . J . Bowden , 231 ; and T . Davies , 251 Visiting brethren : J . T . Shaphmd , P . M . 421 ; T . Hancock , P . M . ( Ilfracombe ); H . W . Tatham , P . M . 1425 ; S Cruwys , W . M . 49 8 ; J . Hodges , 489 -, G . Pollard , 4 8 9 , J Ascott , 48 9 ; S . F . Ireland , 1021 ( Hartington ) ; G . Heathccat
, 180 ; J . C . Cornish , 105 ; R . C . Leach , 507 ; W . Harvey , 8 33 . BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —The monthl y meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Oct . 31 st , about 30 brethren being present ; amongst them Bros . Col . William Stuart , P . G . W ., & c , W . M . ; Capt . E . ^ wen , I . P . M . ; W . Finlinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Cookson , P . M ., actmg J . W . ; Coombs , S . D . ; Allan , J . D . ; Thody , I . G . ;
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Dr . Prior , P . M ., Sec . ; Alderman Sergeant , P . M ., Treas . ; Alderman Bull , P . M ., Steward ; Piper , Organist ; and G . Reynolds , Tyler : also P . M . ' s G . P . Nash , Whyley , Billson , and Bros . Rev . Fawssett Ward , P . M . 1304 ; Harris , Verey , Young , Stafford , Thompson , Warren , Capt . Glubb , Pick , Kilpin , Ayres , A . H . Allen , and a visiting brother , the Rev . R . Winning , 1304 . The minutes of the last lodge
having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . Young was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Allen was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Robt . Broughton-Smith , 311 , P . M . 1007 , P . M . 1560 , P . Prov . G . A . D . C Leicester and Rutland , & c , was balloted for and elected a joining member of the lodge . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when their
unanimous choice fell upon Bro . William Rhys Williams , M . D ., of Bethlehem Hospital , Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Williams was initiated in the Stuart Lodge , some 16 years ago , and has continued a subscribing member ever since ; this choice of Master does great credit to Bro . Williams and his mother lodge . Bro . Alderman John Sergeant , P . M ., was elected to the important
ofhee of Treasurer , of which post he has fulfilled the onerous duties to the great satisfaction of the brethren , and therefore of his own , for many consecutive years . Bro . George Reynolds , the old and respected Tyler , of very many years standing , was also unanimously re-elected . The brethren having raised a subscription amongst themselves , lodge voted ten pounds as an aJdition to it , and
thus the Stuart Lodge is able to contribute to the Indian Famine Relief Fund the very handsome sum of £ 55 . Other items of routine business having been transacted , lodge was closed , and about 29 brethren sat down to a most excellent supper . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) —The first meeting since the installation of Bro . H . J .
Butter , as W . M . of the above lodge , took place on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at Bro . Tucker's house , the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , and although there was a decided falling off on the part of the visitors , yet the number of members present was most gratifying . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ballot was taken fcr Bro . Major Charles Pattison , a near relative of the late
distinguished Mason who was the patron of the Pattison Lodge , and for Bro . Richard Pidcock , P . M . 916 , and both were unanimously elected . Mr . F . W . Upson was then approved of , and initiated into the mysteries cf Masonry ; the eloe | Uent style of the W . M . ' s work being breathlessly listened to . The important duties of Deacon were undertaken by Bro . McDoucall , who with the rest of the officers were
most efficient in their various stations . Bro . E . Denton gave the E . A . charge in good style , and the impression altogether was most salutary as to the future , both <> f the W . M . and his officers . After a letter of thanks had been read from Mrs . Priestley , thanking the brethren for their aid in sretting her daughter into tne Girls' Sch-iul , and Bro , Coupland had been appointed as one of the committee on
the HvU testimonial Fund , the lodge was closed , and ihe brethren and visitors adjourned to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Tucker in excellent style , he receiving later in the evening the hearty commendations of the W . M . and approval from the brethren for his happy effort . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , as was that of " The R . W . Provincial Grand Master
of Kent , Lord Holmesdale , " who is well and deservedly beloved in the province . In proposing the toast of " Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the P . G Officers , " the W . M . drew attention to the number of P . P . G . Officers who were members of the lodge , observing , amid some merriment , that Past offices were better than present ones , because they had won their spurs . Bro .
Coupland , whsse name was coupled with the toast , said that as he was now only a past officer he had no especial claim to the toast more than the others present . They must all recollect the recent visit of Bro . Eastes to the lodge , and he could tell them , that if they were pleased with Bro . Eastes , that brother was as much pleased with them . ( Cheers . ) He , Bro . Eastes , had expressed to him
his satisfaction at the excellent way in which the management of the lodge was carried out , and spoke highly of the order , regularity , and good feeling that evidently-prevailed among them . ( Applause . ) He had had the honour of serving under Lord Holmesdale , and no one who saw the great and unvaried interest he took in things Masonic in the province of Kent but must acknowledge him
to be the man eminently fitted for the distinguished position he held as their Grand Master . ( Loud cheers . ) Should they lose him it would be a loss not easily remedied , and he trusted , as he felt sure l . e did , that their good brother would long be spared to rule over them . ( Applause . ) Bro . Coupland , after a brief account of the progress of Masonry in Kent , gave 43 as the number of
lodges in it , with about a total of 2000 members , and concluded a pleasing address by calling upon Bros . Smith and Denton to respond as well , both brethren doing so briefly . Bro .. Vincent , the I . P . M ., then proposed in glowing terms " The Health of their esteemed W . M . " He claimed it to be the toast of the evening . In the course of his remarks he said they might remember at the late
installation banquet , where he had the privilege of first proposing that toast , he told them he had bequeathed them as a legacy on his retiring from the chair a Master of whom they would be proud , and he thought he had done so , and that his prediction had been fulfilled that night , for he felt sure they were one and all proud of him . It was at all times a
difficult and arduous task to work up to such a state of perfection in performing the various ceremonies as to fully satisfy the expectation of such a lodge as the Pattison , whose former Masters had made for it a name for excellence second to none in the province , but how much more so one whose time was , like Bro . Butter's , occupied with important duties outside the lodge , where his very minutes were worth gold . They had seen the manner in which he
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had performed the ceremony that night , and it would show them what they had to expect from him during his year of office . He proposed his health , which was most enthusiastically drank . Bro . Butter in reply , said if he rightly conceived the duties of the chair , one of them was to say as little as possible , but this night they must excuse
him if ne trespassed upon them a little longer than usual He thanked them for their reception of the toast , and Bro . Vincent for the flattering manner in which he had spoken of him . He felt proud to occupy the position they had placed him in , and deeply proud because of the unanimous vote that had been given him . If there had been one dissentient he should never have sat in that chair with tiie
same unmingled feeling of pleasure and pride with which he now occupied it . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Vincent had spoken highly of what he had done in the lodge , but he did not desire to be praised for it , because it was simply his duty . There were a . great many who were praised for acts done , mostly because they had been successful , and there were others who did a little and were perhaps unsuccessful , and
they were not praised , but he looked to the motive , no matter how small the action , or how unsuccessful , if the motive was a good one , and sprung from the heart . ( Applause . ) A man should be judged by his motives , not by his acts , and while he did not claim any merit for doing his duty to their satisfaction , he trusted they would at all times , whatever his mistakes , or his successes , look not so
much to the results , as to the motives by which he was actuated . ( Loud cheers . ) He then proceeded at length to speak of his determination to carry out his duties impartially , and begged of them , should he at any time give offence to any one , or hurt their feelings in any way , to believe it to be unintentional , and unpremeditated . Order and regularity must reign in the lodge , without it there could
be no government , and to show that he should do his duly impartially , he should first of all call Bro . Coupland to account for asking Bio . Smith and Denton to respond on behalf of the P . G . Officers , when his name alone was coupled with it . ( Cheers and laughter . ) This would show them that if he took to task so exalted a brother as Bro . Coupland , they must not expect to get off themselves ,
should they commit a breach of duty . ( Applause . ) He trusted , however , the same brotherly love and good feeling which now existed would long remain , and concluded , a brillUnt reply by again thanking them . The toast of ' The Visitors" was icponded to by Bros . Gore , and Bun " .
"The Past Masters" were ably represented by Bros . Ellis and Vincent , and Bro . Hayes responded for " The Officers . " Bio . Tuckei ' s health was drank most heartily , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the pleasures of the evening . The officers present besides the W . M . were Past Masters Ellis , Vii . cent , Penfold , Coupland , Henderson , and
McDougall ; J . D . Hayes , S . W . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . W . ; E . Oenton , P . M . and Sec ; H . Mason , I . G . ; C . Cooke , Organist ; and R . Lester , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . S . Gore , S . W . 829 ; J . G . Whomes , P . M . "Union of Malta , " and a provincial officer there ; E . B . Burr , 1158 ; A . Hiscock , 13 ; W . Lacy , 700 ; J . Wilkins , S . D . 700 ; J . Ingle , 700 ; E . W . Crewe , 13 ; J . Steward , 147 ; W . A .
Watkms , 1336 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . ORMSKIRK .-West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 1403 ) . —The installation meeting , or festival of St . John the Evangelist , was held on Wednesday evening , 24 th ult ., at the Commercial Hotel , Ormskirk , there being about sixty brethren present , including P . M . Bro . the Rev . Philip liains , M . A ., and other visitors . The regular
preliminary business having been gone through , the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . John B . Forshaw , was duly installed Worshipful Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , the Installing Master being Bro . J . Baxendale , assisted by Bros . J . B . Lambert and G . Gould , the full ritual of the sublime and impressive ceremony being pone through in a most masterly manner . The ceremony of
installation having been completed , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . P . Draper , S . W . j John Winstanley , J . W . ; Wylde , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Hiram Taylor , Secretary ; Jos . Hill , S . D . ; W . Whittle , J . D . ; R . Jenkinson , I . G . ; Nunnerley , Tyler ; J . Orritt and R . Orritt , Stewards ; and P . M . Bro . Bromley was elected M . C . After the whole of the lodge business had been
disposed of , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous and well-served banquet , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . John B . Forshaw , at whose expense the festive board was spread . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured ; and in the course of the proceedings I . P . M . Bro . George Gould was presented with a splendid P . M . 's jewel , which had been subscribed
for by the members of the lodge , in token of their appreciation of the efficient and valuable services rendered by him to the lodge . The jewel was presented by P . M . Bro . S . Wylde , who spoke in the highest terms of Bro . Gould ' s abi'ities as a Mason , and of his public and private virtues as a gentleman . It had been his privilege and delight to initiate Bro . Gould into Freemasonry , and he now felt doubly honoured in having been chosen to be the
instrument of so soon presenting to him a P . M . ' s jewel , which carried with it the respect and hearty good wishes of every member of Lodge 1403 . Bro . Gould briefly thanked Bro . Wylde and the brethren for their kind appreciation of his services as a member of the lodge , and promised that so long as he had health and remained in the neighbourhood the lodge should have his best service * . The proceedings throughout were of a most interesting an I truly Masonic character .
WALTHAMSTOW .-3 ¦ aonnsfiild Lodge ( No . 1662 ) . —A general mce i : i of t"i . , , T w ,. n i-i at the Chequers , on SatuuU » , , h : . jr < l m t . I'i s - » , Bros . W . T . Christian , W . v . ; Gi . K . ri . e , S A w . G . Hallo "" -, as J . W . ; Pinder , IMI : I- ' . M . ll-iws S c .: T . Franklin , S . D , ; J . H . Cambricg .-, J t > ; . ( . M ii . nt -HS I . G . ; J . Upward , Organist ; Gilchrist , ly r . 1 ' i . e l- » i »» e was opened in the First Degree , and UL ratiu > s uf t"e * last lodge meeting were read and confirmedi ' 1 tie ;«'¦«• ,
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to be of any service to Freemasonry , the W . M . propose ! 'The Initiates , " and to this Bro . Stevens and Kain replied . The W . M . next proposed " The Visitors , " and , as a proof that many young Masons of the present day were stiiving hard to attain to the highest positions , stated that Bro . Nelson Reed . whose working he had been privileged to see , a - Master of a lodge , although he had been only two
¦ ars a Mason . Bro . Browne Kidder , who was the first to reply , said he had been much pleased by what he had seen of the W . M . ' s work in investing his officers . Bro . Pullen ' s working had filled his mind with feelings which would not pass away . The lodge had given great proofs of its energy , and while that lasted the lodge must rise to the highest eminence , more especially when it was
under the guidance of such a P . M . as Bro . Pullen . Itwa , a good example for the young Masons to follow . He hoped the W . M . would have a most happy reign , for he knew he would discharge his duties with efficiency , and to the satisfaction of the brethren . What he had witnessed that evening had been a great treat to him , and to all the other brethren who had the
privilege of seeing it . Bro . Nelson Reed and the other visitors also replied . The W . M . then proposed "The Installing Master . " No words of his ( the W . M . ' s ) could ever express how thoroughly the brethren appreciated the style in which the installation had been performed . Those below the chair could not for a moment feel as he ( the W . M . ) did . Some few years ago he passed through a
degree that made a lasting impression upon him , and the ceremony he had just gone through he should also never forget . He could not himself , nor could any of the brethren sitting round the table , find words to express their appreciation of the service rendered by Bro . Hyde Pullen , who was known throughout the Craft as a tower of strength , for he could perform ceremonies which few other
brethren could . In returning thanks Bro . H > de Pullen said it must ever be a pleasing reflection for him that he introduced into the world of Masonry the Royal Kensington Lodge . Bros . Hyde Pullen and Dewar acknowledged the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Pullen also replied for " The Masonic Charities . " The W . M . in proposing " The Officers , " said he was happy in knowing
that he was assisted by good officers , and he was proud of them . No one could be otherwise than i roud of Bro . Leith , S . W ., who had done his duty in the past year as J . W . in such an admirable manner that he inspired every one with confidence that he would be a great assistance to the Master in the ensuing year . Bro . Cramer , J . W ., had shewn great zeal in discharging his portion of the
official duties of the lodge , and in helping in every possible manner to g ive effect to the ceremonies . Bro . Sydney was also a very good officer , and the same could be safely said of Bros . Robinson and Matthews . They would be thoroughly up to the mark during the year . Bro . Matthews , although a young Mason , had shewn great perseverance in order to gain the position he had . Bro . Steele , whom
they were all proud of , was a thorough Mason at heart , and now that he was in the Masonic temple would ascend the ladder , and in due time occupy the honourable position that the brethren had placed him ( the W . M . ) in that evening . He was very proud of having such officers . If he had felt for one moment that he had net the good feelings of his officers he did not know what he should do . He
was sure they would do everything in their power to help him , and when his year of office came to a close he should glide into the ranks of the P . M . ' s with honour and credit . The officers having replied , the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated , and closed the first year of the Royal Kensington Lodge with feelings of the greatest confidence in i s future success .
BARNSTAPLE . —Loyal Lodge ( No . 231 ) . — This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday last , the W . M ., Bro . J . Brewer , in the chair . The meeting was very numerously attended , not only by its own members , but also by several visiting brethren from South Moiton , Bidcford , Ilfracombe , and other places , on the occasion of the initiation of Viscount Ebrington , the eldest
son of Earl Fortescue , who is also a Mason , as well as was his late grandfather , the late Earl of Fortescue , who was Provincial G . M . of Devon from the time the Idte Sir Charles Bampfyle ( grandfather of the present Lord Poltimore , who granted this lodge its warrant of constitution ) , resigned his office , alter holding it for 44 years , which took place in 1819 . The late Earl held it from
that time up to his death in 1862 . Since then the Rev . John Huystie , M . A ., has held the office with great credit to himself , and . satisfaction to the Craft . Viscount Ebrington was present , ballotted for , unanimously elected , and duly initiated . The following were present at the louge : —Bros . J . Brewer , W . M . ; W . C . Oliver , P . M ., as S . W . ; D . Nicklin , J . W . ; R . P . Morrison , S . D . ; Rev . T . Russell ,
P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., 231 , 489 , as J . D . ; J . R . Chanter , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; J . List , Treasurer , P . M . ; W . Young , LG . ; R . Ashton , Secretary ; H . J . Hancock , Tyler ; C . S . Willshire , P . M . ; J . Harper , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . Edwards , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . Hancock , P . M . ; T . Ebsworthy , P . M . ; F . Symons , P . M . ; W . H . Brewer , P . M . ; J . Gaydon , J . D . ; C E . R . Chanter ; 231 ; T . S . Herbert , 251 ; C . Ford ,
251 ; N . Saxson , 251 ; F . T . Hussey , 251 ; W . Boyle , 251 ; E . Mugford , 251 , Steward ; T . Wadham , 251 ; J Mai tin , 251 ; W . J . Bowden , 231 ; and T . Davies , 251 Visiting brethren : J . T . Shaphmd , P . M . 421 ; T . Hancock , P . M . ( Ilfracombe ); H . W . Tatham , P . M . 1425 ; S Cruwys , W . M . 49 8 ; J . Hodges , 489 -, G . Pollard , 4 8 9 , J Ascott , 48 9 ; S . F . Ireland , 1021 ( Hartington ) ; G . Heathccat
, 180 ; J . C . Cornish , 105 ; R . C . Leach , 507 ; W . Harvey , 8 33 . BEDFORD . —Stuart Lodge ( No . 540 ) . —The monthl y meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Oct . 31 st , about 30 brethren being present ; amongst them Bros . Col . William Stuart , P . G . W ., & c , W . M . ; Capt . E . ^ wen , I . P . M . ; W . Finlinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Cookson , P . M ., actmg J . W . ; Coombs , S . D . ; Allan , J . D . ; Thody , I . G . ;
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Dr . Prior , P . M ., Sec . ; Alderman Sergeant , P . M ., Treas . ; Alderman Bull , P . M ., Steward ; Piper , Organist ; and G . Reynolds , Tyler : also P . M . ' s G . P . Nash , Whyley , Billson , and Bros . Rev . Fawssett Ward , P . M . 1304 ; Harris , Verey , Young , Stafford , Thompson , Warren , Capt . Glubb , Pick , Kilpin , Ayres , A . H . Allen , and a visiting brother , the Rev . R . Winning , 1304 . The minutes of the last lodge
having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . Young was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Allen was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Robt . Broughton-Smith , 311 , P . M . 1007 , P . M . 1560 , P . Prov . G . A . D . C Leicester and Rutland , & c , was balloted for and elected a joining member of the lodge . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when their
unanimous choice fell upon Bro . William Rhys Williams , M . D ., of Bethlehem Hospital , Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Williams was initiated in the Stuart Lodge , some 16 years ago , and has continued a subscribing member ever since ; this choice of Master does great credit to Bro . Williams and his mother lodge . Bro . Alderman John Sergeant , P . M ., was elected to the important
ofhee of Treasurer , of which post he has fulfilled the onerous duties to the great satisfaction of the brethren , and therefore of his own , for many consecutive years . Bro . George Reynolds , the old and respected Tyler , of very many years standing , was also unanimously re-elected . The brethren having raised a subscription amongst themselves , lodge voted ten pounds as an aJdition to it , and
thus the Stuart Lodge is able to contribute to the Indian Famine Relief Fund the very handsome sum of £ 55 . Other items of routine business having been transacted , lodge was closed , and about 29 brethren sat down to a most excellent supper . PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) —The first meeting since the installation of Bro . H . J .
Butter , as W . M . of the above lodge , took place on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at Bro . Tucker's house , the Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , and although there was a decided falling off on the part of the visitors , yet the number of members present was most gratifying . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ballot was taken fcr Bro . Major Charles Pattison , a near relative of the late
distinguished Mason who was the patron of the Pattison Lodge , and for Bro . Richard Pidcock , P . M . 916 , and both were unanimously elected . Mr . F . W . Upson was then approved of , and initiated into the mysteries cf Masonry ; the eloe | Uent style of the W . M . ' s work being breathlessly listened to . The important duties of Deacon were undertaken by Bro . McDoucall , who with the rest of the officers were
most efficient in their various stations . Bro . E . Denton gave the E . A . charge in good style , and the impression altogether was most salutary as to the future , both <> f the W . M . and his officers . After a letter of thanks had been read from Mrs . Priestley , thanking the brethren for their aid in sretting her daughter into tne Girls' Sch-iul , and Bro , Coupland had been appointed as one of the committee on
the HvU testimonial Fund , the lodge was closed , and ihe brethren and visitors adjourned to the banquet , which was served by Bro . Tucker in excellent style , he receiving later in the evening the hearty commendations of the W . M . and approval from the brethren for his happy effort . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , as was that of " The R . W . Provincial Grand Master
of Kent , Lord Holmesdale , " who is well and deservedly beloved in the province . In proposing the toast of " Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the P . G Officers , " the W . M . drew attention to the number of P . P . G . Officers who were members of the lodge , observing , amid some merriment , that Past offices were better than present ones , because they had won their spurs . Bro .
Coupland , whsse name was coupled with the toast , said that as he was now only a past officer he had no especial claim to the toast more than the others present . They must all recollect the recent visit of Bro . Eastes to the lodge , and he could tell them , that if they were pleased with Bro . Eastes , that brother was as much pleased with them . ( Cheers . ) He , Bro . Eastes , had expressed to him
his satisfaction at the excellent way in which the management of the lodge was carried out , and spoke highly of the order , regularity , and good feeling that evidently-prevailed among them . ( Applause . ) He had had the honour of serving under Lord Holmesdale , and no one who saw the great and unvaried interest he took in things Masonic in the province of Kent but must acknowledge him
to be the man eminently fitted for the distinguished position he held as their Grand Master . ( Loud cheers . ) Should they lose him it would be a loss not easily remedied , and he trusted , as he felt sure l . e did , that their good brother would long be spared to rule over them . ( Applause . ) Bro . Coupland , after a brief account of the progress of Masonry in Kent , gave 43 as the number of
lodges in it , with about a total of 2000 members , and concluded a pleasing address by calling upon Bros . Smith and Denton to respond as well , both brethren doing so briefly . Bro .. Vincent , the I . P . M ., then proposed in glowing terms " The Health of their esteemed W . M . " He claimed it to be the toast of the evening . In the course of his remarks he said they might remember at the late
installation banquet , where he had the privilege of first proposing that toast , he told them he had bequeathed them as a legacy on his retiring from the chair a Master of whom they would be proud , and he thought he had done so , and that his prediction had been fulfilled that night , for he felt sure they were one and all proud of him . It was at all times a
difficult and arduous task to work up to such a state of perfection in performing the various ceremonies as to fully satisfy the expectation of such a lodge as the Pattison , whose former Masters had made for it a name for excellence second to none in the province , but how much more so one whose time was , like Bro . Butter's , occupied with important duties outside the lodge , where his very minutes were worth gold . They had seen the manner in which he
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had performed the ceremony that night , and it would show them what they had to expect from him during his year of office . He proposed his health , which was most enthusiastically drank . Bro . Butter in reply , said if he rightly conceived the duties of the chair , one of them was to say as little as possible , but this night they must excuse
him if ne trespassed upon them a little longer than usual He thanked them for their reception of the toast , and Bro . Vincent for the flattering manner in which he had spoken of him . He felt proud to occupy the position they had placed him in , and deeply proud because of the unanimous vote that had been given him . If there had been one dissentient he should never have sat in that chair with tiie
same unmingled feeling of pleasure and pride with which he now occupied it . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Vincent had spoken highly of what he had done in the lodge , but he did not desire to be praised for it , because it was simply his duty . There were a . great many who were praised for acts done , mostly because they had been successful , and there were others who did a little and were perhaps unsuccessful , and
they were not praised , but he looked to the motive , no matter how small the action , or how unsuccessful , if the motive was a good one , and sprung from the heart . ( Applause . ) A man should be judged by his motives , not by his acts , and while he did not claim any merit for doing his duty to their satisfaction , he trusted they would at all times , whatever his mistakes , or his successes , look not so
much to the results , as to the motives by which he was actuated . ( Loud cheers . ) He then proceeded at length to speak of his determination to carry out his duties impartially , and begged of them , should he at any time give offence to any one , or hurt their feelings in any way , to believe it to be unintentional , and unpremeditated . Order and regularity must reign in the lodge , without it there could
be no government , and to show that he should do his duly impartially , he should first of all call Bro . Coupland to account for asking Bio . Smith and Denton to respond on behalf of the P . G . Officers , when his name alone was coupled with it . ( Cheers and laughter . ) This would show them that if he took to task so exalted a brother as Bro . Coupland , they must not expect to get off themselves ,
should they commit a breach of duty . ( Applause . ) He trusted , however , the same brotherly love and good feeling which now existed would long remain , and concluded , a brillUnt reply by again thanking them . The toast of ' The Visitors" was icponded to by Bros . Gore , and Bun " .
"The Past Masters" were ably represented by Bros . Ellis and Vincent , and Bro . Hayes responded for " The Officers . " Bio . Tuckei ' s health was drank most heartily , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the pleasures of the evening . The officers present besides the W . M . were Past Masters Ellis , Vii . cent , Penfold , Coupland , Henderson , and
McDougall ; J . D . Hayes , S . W . ; W . B . Lloyd , J . W . ; E . Oenton , P . M . and Sec ; H . Mason , I . G . ; C . Cooke , Organist ; and R . Lester , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . S . Gore , S . W . 829 ; J . G . Whomes , P . M . "Union of Malta , " and a provincial officer there ; E . B . Burr , 1158 ; A . Hiscock , 13 ; W . Lacy , 700 ; J . Wilkins , S . D . 700 ; J . Ingle , 700 ; E . W . Crewe , 13 ; J . Steward , 147 ; W . A .
Watkms , 1336 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . ORMSKIRK .-West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 1403 ) . —The installation meeting , or festival of St . John the Evangelist , was held on Wednesday evening , 24 th ult ., at the Commercial Hotel , Ormskirk , there being about sixty brethren present , including P . M . Bro . the Rev . Philip liains , M . A ., and other visitors . The regular
preliminary business having been gone through , the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . John B . Forshaw , was duly installed Worshipful Master of the lodge for the ensuing year , the Installing Master being Bro . J . Baxendale , assisted by Bros . J . B . Lambert and G . Gould , the full ritual of the sublime and impressive ceremony being pone through in a most masterly manner . The ceremony of
installation having been completed , the W . M . invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . P . Draper , S . W . j John Winstanley , J . W . ; Wylde , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Hiram Taylor , Secretary ; Jos . Hill , S . D . ; W . Whittle , J . D . ; R . Jenkinson , I . G . ; Nunnerley , Tyler ; J . Orritt and R . Orritt , Stewards ; and P . M . Bro . Bromley was elected M . C . After the whole of the lodge business had been
disposed of , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous and well-served banquet , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . John B . Forshaw , at whose expense the festive board was spread . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured ; and in the course of the proceedings I . P . M . Bro . George Gould was presented with a splendid P . M . 's jewel , which had been subscribed
for by the members of the lodge , in token of their appreciation of the efficient and valuable services rendered by him to the lodge . The jewel was presented by P . M . Bro . S . Wylde , who spoke in the highest terms of Bro . Gould ' s abi'ities as a Mason , and of his public and private virtues as a gentleman . It had been his privilege and delight to initiate Bro . Gould into Freemasonry , and he now felt doubly honoured in having been chosen to be the
instrument of so soon presenting to him a P . M . ' s jewel , which carried with it the respect and hearty good wishes of every member of Lodge 1403 . Bro . Gould briefly thanked Bro . Wylde and the brethren for their kind appreciation of his services as a member of the lodge , and promised that so long as he had health and remained in the neighbourhood the lodge should have his best service * . The proceedings throughout were of a most interesting an I truly Masonic character .
WALTHAMSTOW .-3 ¦ aonnsfiild Lodge ( No . 1662 ) . —A general mce i : i of t"i . , , T w ,. n i-i at the Chequers , on SatuuU » , , h : . jr < l m t . I'i s - » , Bros . W . T . Christian , W . v . ; Gi . K . ri . e , S A w . G . Hallo "" -, as J . W . ; Pinder , IMI : I- ' . M . ll-iws S c .: T . Franklin , S . D , ; J . H . Cambricg .-, J t > ; . ( . M ii . nt -HS I . G . ; J . Upward , Organist ; Gilchrist , ly r . 1 ' i . e l- » i »» e was opened in the First Degree , and UL ratiu > s uf t"e * last lodge meeting were read and confirmedi ' 1 tie ;«'¦«• ,