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Moore , Stwds . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; R . J . Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . Sunt . Wks . ; H . Mason , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; E . Morris , P . M . ; C . Jolly , Hon . P . M . ; A . Deans , W . M . 13 ; G . Taylor , P . M . 700 ; H . Tufnell , S . W . 700 ; T . Challoner , 1536 ; J . Jenkins , 13 ; R . West , 615 ; and F . Goldsmith , 1 S 4 . After dinner , Bro . Penfold , in responding to the toast of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand

Officers , Present and Past , " after paying a high tribute to the splendid work done for Masonry in the province by their esteemed Grand Master , Earl Amherst , said he thought Bro . Eastes was an excellent D . P . G . M ., and all who had the honour were proud of being associated with him as their deputy chief . To conduct the affairs of a province like Kent , with its 5 S lodges , was no sinecure , and the duties of the D . P . G . M . were both arduous and onerous .

Perhaps the most arduous part of his duties was the distribution of the provincial collars every year . With do applicants , and only 20 collars to bestow , it was not an easy matter to please everyone . He , from his own knowledge , knew that the subject cost Bro . Eastes a good deal of anxious thought , so as to distribute them that every lodge should , in its turn , receive its fair share of honours . As far as the Pattison Lodge was concerned , they had no reason to complain . Last year Bro . Mason received the

collar of Steward , and that meant full honours this year ; and if they all waited paitently , other honours would come in due course . Earl Amherst and Bro . Eastes imparted a high tone to Freemasonry in that province , as was evidenced by its being in the front ranks in supporting all good works in Masonry . He was sure there was not a Provincial Officer , Present or Past , who did not appreciate a puiple at the hands of their esteemed Grand Master . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured , and the singing was excellent .

PORTLAND . Portland Lodge ( No . 1037 ) . —An emergency meeting of this Iodge was held at thc Masonic Hall on the 26 th ult . to initiate Mr . Charles VV . Freeman , Vice-Patron R . M . B . I ., son of Bro . G . Freeman , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . S .

of Wks ., and to receive a presentation from Bro . Sir R . N . Howard , Mayor of Weymouth , P . G . D . Eng . The W . M ., Bro . Dr . Lawson , occupied the chair , and was supported by a large number of brethren of the lodge and visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Sir R . N . Howard , P . G . D . Eng . ; Dr . A . McLean , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; A . Graham ,

P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; E . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; C J . Freeman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; H . Cooke , P . M . ; and J . W . Board , I . P . M ., P . G . P . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . M . Heath , P . M . 622 , P . G . Chap . Eng . ; Z . Milledge , P . M . 17 S , P . P . J . G . W . ; H . J . Groves , VV . M . 170 , P . S . G . W . ; H . Gibbs , P . M . 170 , P . P . G . D . of C . ; W . Smith , P . M . 170 , P . P . G . D . of C . ; the Rev . P . G . Pickering , P . M . 35 and S 4 , P . P . G . Chap . Hants ; J . S . Stroud , re al * o D n c -r \\ l . wr us n „« - on * l 1 1 Ul 11 / in

-. m . 417 , .. VJ .. J . v » ., » v . . ecau , L .. 417 , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . B . G . Frampton , P . M . 622 , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . VV . Board , W . M . 2235 ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; A . Rayner , W . M . elect 170 ; and others . The lodge was opened , and the Grand Officers admitted and saluted , after which the anthem " Behold how good and joyful" ( Dr . Clarke ) was beautifully rendered by the lodge choir . Bro . Sir R . N . Howard then rose and asked the lodge to accept his portrait , which he had had painted

especially for them , as a token and remembrance of the many pleasant hours he had spent there . Bro . Howard , who was one of the founders and first W . M . of the Portland Lodge , then briefly spoke on its history and the object of its being founded , congratulating the VV . M . and brethren on its nourishing condition , and stating that the large number of military and naval brethren present that evening proved how well the objects of the founders had been

realised . The W . M ., in accepting the gift on behalf of the lodge , assured Bro . Sir R , N . Howard that it would always find an honoured place within the lodge , and proposed a very hearty vote of thanks , which was seconded by Bro . J . W . Board , I . P . M ., and carried by acclamation . Mr . Chas . Walter Freeman was then duly admitted into Freemasonry , the VV . M . being specially assisted on this occasion by several Past Misters of the lodge , Bro . C . J .

Freeman — the candidate's father — giving the obligation , and the Rev . W . M . Heath P . G . Chap ., ling ., acting as Chap , during the ceremony . "Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet at which about Co sat down , and , after the cloth had been removed , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , which

were duly honoured . Bro . E . Mills , P . M ., then proposed the toast of " The Pro Grand Alaster , the Dep . Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " stating that the lodge was indeed gratified with the presence of two Grand Officers that evening , one of whom was a P . M . of that lodge , and the fact of Bro . Sir R . N . Howard being present on that occasion formed but one

more proof of the good feeling which he had towards Portland Lodge , he having crowned this event by presenting the lodge with a valuable portrait of himself , which he ( Bro . Mills ) felt sure would be highly prized by the brethren , and that the newly-made brother would look back as years rolled on with proud and pleasing remembrance of the happy day he was initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Rev . M . Heath , in responding , congratulated the

VV . M . on the excellent work he had witnessed in the ceremony that evening , and said it gave him the greatest pleasure to visit Portland Lodge at any time , and Bro . Sir R . N . Howard thanked the brethren for the cordial way they had received the toast , and said that as the only remaining founder and first W . M . of Portland Lodge , nothing gave him greater pleasure than to assist the lodge in any way .

The W . M . then , in proposing the toast of "The Prov . Grand Officers , " said that it afforded him the highest pleasure to see around him so many distinguished brethren , and assured them that whenever they honoured Portland I ^ odge with their presence they would receive an equally hearty welcome . Several present and past officers having suitably

responded , the toas ' s of " lhe Worshipful Master , " " The Past Masters , " and "The Visitors , " were duly honoured . Bro . Sir R . N . Howard then gave in graceful terms the toast of "The Initiate . " He said it was a unique experience in Freemasonry to witness the initiation of a gentleman who was not only a Lewis , but also already a

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Vice-Patron of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution with the very large number of 1 S 0 votes to his credit , which was a most valuable addition to the voting power not only of Portland Lodge but also of the Province of Dorset . Bro . C . W . Freeman was the son of our much respected Charity Steward , Bro . C . V . Freeman , P . M . He had come to the lodge with an honourable record from school and

college , and , while wishing him every success in h- ' s future career , trusted that the events of that evening would never be effaced from his memory , feeling well assured that he would follow the Masonic footsteps of his father and make his mark in the Craft . Bro . C W . Freeman , in responding , thanked the lodge for the honour they had done him in his initiation into

Freemasonry . He hoped to be enabled for many years to come to exercise these Charity votes , for he assured the brethren that they would always be at the disposal of Portland Lodge for the benefit of poorer brethren and their widows . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" having been

given by Bro . Sir R . N . Howard , was responded to by Bros . Z . Milledge , P . M . 170 , Vice-Chairman of the Dorset Masonic Charity , and C . Y . Freeman , P . AL , Charity Steward of the lodge . Other toasts followed , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a most successful and enjoyable evening .

SOUTHALL . Jersey Lodge ( No . 2163 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the ist inst ., at the Railway Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . Freemantle , W . M . ; W . A . Cocks , LP . M . ; C Mead , W . M . 3 S 2 , S . W . ; C . C . Sanger , J . W . ; A . J . Hanson , Treas . j W . F . Sanger , Sec . j A . L . Butters , S . D . ; E . H . Moseley ,

l . D . j L . H . Walker , Org . ; J . A . Webb and T . S . Hardman , Stwds . ; G . D . Duffin , Tyler ; S . Meech , P . M . ; John Tidmarsh , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D . ; Geo . Harper , P . M . ; A . A . Hardy , J . R . Whittle , W . A . Buckland , W . Roaks , J . VVebb , T . VV . Jamieson , W . H . Mathews , and F . VV . Noakes . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary read the by-laws of the lodge .

The report of the Ball Committee in aid of the Masonic Charities was presented , and the lodge was closed . After a well-served banquet , the customary toasts were heartily given and received , the speeches being marked by commendable brevity . Several songs and recitations were admirably rendered by the musical brethren , and the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close .

TAVISTOCK . Bedford Lodge ( No . 282 ) . —The above lodge held its annual meeting at its new home in West-street on the 3 rd inst ., Bro . S . Richards presiding , supported by his officers , Bros . W . T . Gill , I . P . M . ; T . Kerslake , Secretary , S . W . pro fern . ; J . D . Williams . J . W . ; G . Merrifield , P . P . G . S . of Wks ., Treas . ; J . B . Chapman , S . D . ; W .

Treverton , Stwd ., | . D . pro tem . ; J . Morris , D . C ; J . A . Dennis , Org . ; W . H . Backwell , I . G . ; T . H . Cranch , Stwd . ; and J . Harris , Tyler . Among the Pajt Masters were Bros . Major J . Mathews , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; T . Chapman , P . P . A . G . D . C ; Jas . Harris ; I . Rosekelly , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; J . Drew ; and J . Squire . Visitors : Bros . E . Aitken-Davies , long , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; F . E . Remfry ,

1529 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; J . Kinton Bond , P . P . G . D . C , J . Rendle , P . P . G . S . B ., and A . J . Rider , all of 1247 ; W . Male , P . P . G . D . C , and R . Baker , of 666 ; G . Dunsterville , 1 S 9 ; W . Allsford , 202 j and R . R . Alford , 2166 . Bro . T . Kerslake , as the Secretary , read the application of the lodge to the Prov . Grand Lodge for permission to remove the lodge from the Abbey to the new premises , 84 ,

West-street , whose sanction was certified by the signature of Bros . Viscount Ebrington , Prov . G . Master , and Major G . C . Davie , P . G . Secretary . That permission was officially accepted , and directed to be entered in the minutes of the lodge . The removal was stated to have arisen from the want of the extension of the accommodation of the library in the Abbey . The new Masonic Hall , a

handsome and convenient suite of rooms , had been converted by the Duke of Bedford from a former ancient public-house , no longer required , annexed to the Corn Market , into excellent accommodation for the brethren . Thanks were voted to the W . M . elect , Bro . J . D . Williams for his handsome present to the lodge of a complete new suite of collars for the lodge officers . Bro .

John Davey Williams was installed VV . M ., Bro . Thomas Chapman being the Installing Officer who conducted the whole of the ceremony in a very admirable manner . The only defect the visitors ventured to suggest was that they considered there was too much work thrown upon him , and his admirable talents somewhat overtaxed . He was supported by the Past Masters present already recorded . The

new officers appointed were Bros . S . Richards , l . P . M . j J . B . Chapman , S . W . j H . Skinner , J . W . j J . D . Johnstone , Chap , j G . Merrifield , Treas . j T . Kerslake , Secj W . IL Backwell , S . D . j J . Morris , J . D . j B . A . Seccombe , D . C ; J . A . Denny , Org . ; W . Treverton , LG . ; T . H . Cranch and G . Wiiliams , Stwds . ; and J . Harris , Tyler . Bro . G . Merrifield has also been re-elected the

representative at the Committee of Petitions and Charity Steward . At the close of the business , 40 of the brethren adjourned to dine together at the Bedford Hotel , where a very pleasant evening was passed . The new W . M . presided . In the usual toasts which followed , the Chairman , in proposing " The Health of the Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , " quoted the sentiments of that distinguished Mason

when he was appointed Grand Alaster of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons— " As long as Freemasonry continues as it is now , an organ of Charity and usefulness , it will flourish . " In replying for "The Visitors , " Bro . F . E . Remfry , a distinguished military traveller , gave a very interesting account of his travels in noticing Masonic records . He had visited the remains of the foundations of King

Solomon's Temple with other officers , and had pointed out the ancient Masonic marks it still bore . Other ancient buildings in the Fast , the temples of ancient Greece and Rome , our earlier cathedrals , and the Masonic records , all showed the great age of Masonry . Bro . Allsford gave an account of the great progress of the Masonic Charities , and the important claims they had for support from every brother . In Devon they were now doing great good , and with increased support , and in some instances improved management , they could do much more .

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URMSTON . Urmston Lodge ( No . 1730 ) . —The annual meeting in connection with this lodge was held on Monday last , when Bro . William Henry Jolliffe , S . VV ., W . M . elect , was installed into the chair of K . S . There were present amongst others : Bros . J . Hardwicke-Marsh , W . M . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Geo . R . Lloyd . P . AL , Prov . G . Treas . ; John Walton , jun ., S . D . ; G . A . Myers , P . M .,

Prov . G . D . C ; Geo . J . Mends , Org . ; R . Swindells , LP . AL ; Peter Heaton , P . AL , P . P . G . S . ; John Slyman , P . M ., P . P . SG . D . j John Fowler , Stwd . ; John Bowers , P . M . ; Jas . Ormrod , J . Artingstall , Gerald Biron , G G . R . Mends , Arthur Hawkins , Hedley Jones and J . Hallard . Visitors : Bros . W . Broughton , W . M . 1345 ; R- li- Singleman , W . M . 2231 ; Jnn . Roberts , S . W . 2231 ; A . K . Boothroyd , 1134 , and S . W . 2359 ; A . Dunkeley , J . D . 1147 ;

Cyril H . Beever , I . P . M . 1375 , and S . W . 2363 ; Henry Nail , P . M ., Treas . 1375 and 2363 ; Robert Wardle , P . M . 2216 ; and W . Bowden , 1814 and 2229 . As in previous years , the brethren assembled in the lecture room of the Central Schools , Urmston , where the installation took place , being performed by several Past Masters of the lodge , Bro . Lloyd , in his address to the Wardens , and Bro . Slyman in that to the officers , being particularly effective .

The newly-installed VV . M ., on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Marsh a handsome gold jewel , bearing the following inscription , viz ., " Urmston Lodge , No . 1730 . Presented by the brethren to Bro . John Hardwicke-Marsh , as a mark of their esteem . January Sth , 1 S 94 . " On the motion of Bro . Slyman ( Chanty Representative ) , the sum of £ 21 was voted from the Charity funds of the lodge , as a donation to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .

The Festival of St . John took place in the large school room of the institution , the banquet being provided by Bro . John Walton , of the Victoria Hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts succeeded , which were excellently varied by songs and recitations from various brethren , prominent amongst whom were Bros . Heywood , Nail , Lloyd , Beever and Hallard . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

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Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . — This chapter held a meeting on the 12 th ult ., at Freemasons ' Tavern . Amongst those present were Coinps . Francis Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Cheshire , M . E . Z . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., H . ; Dr . Frye , J . ; G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; N . M . oss , L . C . C , P . Z . ; Staley , P . Z . ; and A . Hardy , P . Z . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and

confirmed . The chapter was then closed , and the coin , panions adjourned to a banquet . The customary toasts received full justice . The I . P . Z . proposed the toast of " The M . E . Z . " He said that it was a source of gratification to all the members of the chapter that Comp . Smith had sufficiently recovered to be once more amongst them . They had to thank him for having provided them on many occasions with an

excellent and delightful programme of music . He ( the speaker ) trusted that for many years the chapter might have the benefit of the M . E . Z . 's mature advice , musical gifts , and genial companionship . The toast having been warmly received , The M . E . Z . duly acknowledged the compliment . In the course of his remarks , he stated that he had despaired of ever seeing them again . The Jerusalem Chanter had

always been to him a most cherished institution . He had entered it as a young man , he had seen many dear friends and fellow Masonic workers leave it to join the great majority , but he was pleased to say that there were still two members left who knew him in his youthful days , viz ., Comps . Harfeld and Moss . He thanked them for the vote of thanks that they had passed to him at the last meeting , and particularly for the compliment they had paid to his

family for their modest musical entertainment . Comps . Harfeld and Moss responded to the toast of "The Past Principals , " and Comp . G . Davis for "The Officers . " The remainder of the evening was pleasantly devoted to melody . The talented family of the M . E . Z ., assisted by several friends , gave an excellent instrumental and vocal display . It is needless to say that the members werc vastly delighted with the varied and charming programme .

Duke of Connaught Chapter ( No . ' 5-4 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the ioth inst . Illness prevented several companions from attending , but amongst the members present were : Comps . Thos . Geo . Hodges , M . E . Z . ; Wm . Simpson , H . ; W . W . Lee , J . ; Neville Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Hoit , P . Z . j Reed , Turnbull , Burgess , Cotterell , Morford , Gale , Linnett , and others .

Visitors ; Comps . J . Hattersley , P . Z . ; Cox , P . Z . ; and Folkard , J . 2345 . Chapter was opened , and minutes confirmed . Ballot was unanimous in favour of Bros . J . Tattersall , P . M . 16 95 , B . F . Linnett , D . C . 1 G 23 , and J . Gale , J . W . 1695 , for exaltation , and the two latter being in attendance , they were impressively exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The chapter was closed , and after an excellent repast ,

the customary toasts were honoured . In proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z , " Comp . N . Green , P . Z ., paid a high tribute to the excellent working of Comp . Hodges , who throughout his connection with the chapter , had showed a zeal and interest in it which those who succeeded him would do well to follow . Comp . T . G . Hodges , M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the companions for their kindness , andexoressed his reirret that

illness had caused the abstnee of several members . Hc was exceedingly gratified at the complimentary remarks made respecting his working , and was of opinion that if the companions coming on for office would seriously endeavour to learn the duties , there was no reason why thc chapter should not retain its reputation for good working . Proceeding to propose " The Exaltees , " he cordially welcomed Comps . Gale and Linnett into the chapterand hoped

, they would become shining lights in Royal Arch Masonry . Comps . Gale and Linnett responded , and having remarked upon the deep impression made upon them by the excellent rendering of the beautiful ritual , said they would earnestly strive to attain the princi pal chair in the chapter . In giving ;¦ The Visitors , " the M . E . Z . extended to them all a cordial welcome , and heartily thanked Comp . Hattersley , P . Z ., for his kind assistance rendered as P . S-