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and about fifty brethren silt elown together to dine . ¦ Amongst those present wc lwtkvel Bros . J . S . Eastes , D . Prov . G . M . of Kent ; from Lodge Union , No . 127 , Bro . Ilornett , W . M ., Margate ; from Lodge Harmony , No . 133 , we noticed Bros . II . Bathurst , P . M ., and F . T . Girautl , P . M ., of Favcrsham ; from Lodge Royal Navy , No . 421 ) , Bros . I . Jnrman , W . M . ; I . J . " Darby , P . M . ; L . Finch ,
P . M . anel P . l ' rov . G . D . C . of Kent ; II . Lucid , J . W . ; and II . A . Vilon , Ramsgale ; from Lodge Invicta , Bro . J . S . Easlcs , D . P . G . M . of Kent ; and Hughcs-Ualltlt , W . M ., Ashforil ; from Lodge Wellington , No . 784 , Bros . J . E . Apps , W . M . ; W . Harding , P . M . ; A . F . S . Bird , P . M . ; A . E . Ralph , P . M . and P . G . S . D . of Kent , Deal ; from Lodge Lord Warden , No . 1006 , Bros . B . R . Eastes , W . M . ; T . J .
Usher , P . M . ; Rev . J . B . Harrison , P . M . ; T . Ayhng , J . D . ; and Bro . S . Ilolgale , Tyler , Walnicr ; from Lodge Lewises , No . 1209 , Bros . W . " Call , W . M . ; G . Page , J . W . ; and W . II . Howard , Knmsgate . Amongst the brethren of Lodge i 2 ofi we noticed , in addition to the officers , Bros . L . llilis , I . P . M . and P . G . S . of Kent ; R . J . Eiiimerson , P . M . and P . l ' rov . G . J . W . e , f Kent : W . Male , P . M . and
P . l ' rov . G . D . C . of Kent ; and several other brethren . After ample justice had been done to the " inner man , " the usual loyal , Masonic , and patriotic toasts were given ; then followed the complimentary toasts , when the W . M . proposed " The 1 lealth of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " and said he felt highly honoured with the presence of Bro . J . Eastes at the present festive board . Bro . J . S .
Eastes duly responded to the compliment paid him , and 111 a very appropriate speech said that out of thirty-tight lodges in the province there were a great many more applications for the various charities than there were vacancies to admit , lie cautioned the W . M . 's and brethren as to whom they admitted , as the rapid increase of lodges and the number of new members must increase the
number of applications to the various charities , and great caution should be exercised . Bro . F . Baker , in a very suitable speech , proposed "The Provincial , Present and Past , Grand Officers , " and coupled the toast with the name of Bro . E . Ralph , who very suitably responded . Bro . R . J . Emerson proposed " Success to the Masonic Charities , " which , he said , were second to none in the world , lie
coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Finch , who responded in a very creditable manner . Bro . Plater next proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Rev . J . Harrison , who duly responded . Several other complimentary toasts were proposed and responded to , and the evening's amusement was greatly enhanced by Bros . Frank Elmore , F . 11 . Cozens , anil Thurlcy Beale , of
London , who gave some excellent glees , songs , iVc , in good style , which added considerably to the enjoyment of the brethren , and a very pleasant and agreeable evening was ppent , which will doubtless long he remembered by all present . GREAT GRIMSBY—ST . ALIIAN ' LODGE , ( No . 1294 ) - —On the 25 th February , Bro . Jack Sutcliffc ( late J . W . )
was duly installed as W . M . of this lodge hy Bro . Anderson Bates , P . P . G . D . of C . Line . Bro . Jack Sutcliffe was the first initiated in this lodge , his father , liro . John Sutcliffc being then the W . M ., who is well-known in the Masonic cire ' e , and the recentl y Installed Grand Mark Master for the province of Lincolnshire . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers : —Jos . Chapman , S . W . ;
John Nelson , J . W . ;| S . T . 1 ' addelsey , Sec ; I hos . Coates , S . D . ; Alfred Brady , J . D . ; and D . I I ., Bury , I . G . Bro . C . B . Moody , is the Treasurer , and Bro . Hy . Wardale , the Tyler of the lodge . The W . M ' s . and Wardens of the Grimsby ( Pelliaiii Pillar ) , Hull ( I lumber and Minerva ) , Louth ( Lindsey ) , Brigg ( Anchohnc ) , and Barton ( St . Matthew ) Lodges , anil " other brethren honoured the
occasion with their presence . After the Installation , 40 brethren sat down ton magnificent banquet , at the Royal Hotel , given hy the brethren of the lodge as a compliment to Bro ^ Samuel Walmesley , the I . P . M ., which was presided over by Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , the newly installed Master . HUUDERSFIEI . D . —LODGE or TRUTH ( No . 14 . ^) - —
The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the fith inst ., at the Royal Archer Hotel , Dale-street , Manchester . The lodge was opined punctually at four o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . Henry Smith . The minutes ol the last regular meeting haling been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Davis and Mr . Edward DieHnson , and proving favourable in both cases , the
ceremony of initiation was proceeded with by the l . l' . M ., Bro . Jno . W . Turner , on behalf ol Mr . Davis . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Edward Dickinson , which he did with great proficiency . The J . W ., B . o . C . J . Kent , afterwards delivered the charge in a most able and impressive manner . The lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , when the W . M . raised Bro . D . L . Brooke to the sublime
degree of a Master Mason , doing his work so creditably as to be congratulated by the Past . Masters on his proficiency . Bro . . Thomas Tyer , P . M ., who is known as an excellent worker , then raised Bro . Richard Wiiceldon with that . ability which his long connection with Masonry has taught him . Business was then resumed in the second , then in the first degree , when one gentleman was proposed for initiation .
and one as a joining member . I learly good wishes having been given by twelve visitors , and business concluded , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at eight o ' clock . The brethren and visitors adjourned to refreshment , when thirty-live sat down loan excellent supper , pro \ ided by the worthy host , Bro . Potts , and presided over hy the W . M . After the excellent working and rational enjoyment , the
brethren separated , each nn . l all cxprc . s ' mg the pleasure they h . tdeuj-iyed , at being prc . vnl at the meeting of this rising and prosperous lo < l _; e . SIILPPEKTON . —TI !\ ' . MES VALI . LV LODGE ( NO . I . ) . —A meeting of the brcllnvn ol this lodge was held on Saturday , full insl ., at the Ship Hotel , I lalliford . 'I helodge was opined by liro . I . ieut .-Cul . Peters , and among the other Lixthren present were lite Rev . Dr . Beetle , l' . G . C .
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S . W . ; Lieut . C . B . Elliott , Roi / al Naval Reserve , J . W . ; W . Paas , Treasurer ; Lieut . . ) . G . Marsh , Secretary ; J . L . Jones , S . D . ; W . T . I lowe , J . D . ; Col . Francis Burdett , l'rov . G . M . Middlesex ; Lieut . R . Wentworth Little , Prov . G . Secretary Middlesex ; I Ierbert Kerr , Charles Scmple , Joseph Davis , J . Burdett Yeoman , John A . Magee , John While , W . M . 22 S ; Thomas Cuhilt , G . I'urst . England ;
W . Worrell , P . M . 7 66 ; Rev . P . M . 1 lolden , M . A ., 907 ; Rev . W . B . Church , M . A ., P . M . 16 5 ; A . Perrot , 720 ; G . Teiwnseinl , P . M . 754 ; II . Massey , P . M . ( no , ( Freemason ) ; E . Amphlett , AJ . A ., 859 ; John Boyd , Past Grand Pursuivant , England ; E . Scmple , 14 ; and 11 . Parner , Prov . Grand Organist , Middlesex . Bro . J . G . Marsh , at the request of Col . Peters , passed Bros . C . Scmple , J . Davis ,
and R . Stone lo the F . C . elegrce , anel then initialed Mr . W . Swcetland , Lieut . Walter Alcock , Mr . J . E . Kershaw , Mr . C . J . Davis , and Mr . J . W . II . R . Gowan . When these ceremonies were concluded , Bro . 11 . Wentworth Little took the chair , and installed the Rev . Dr . Brettc as W . M . fertile current year . The W . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers : —Lieut . Elliott , S . W . ; I . L . loncs ,
J . W . ; William Pans , Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , Sec ; W . T . Howe , S . D . ; J . A . Magee , J . D . ; and Woodstock , Tyler . The lodge unanimously voted a fifteen guinea Past Master's jewel to Col . Peters , as the first W . M . of the lodge , and this being the conclusion of the Masonic business , the brethren , after four hours of hard work , adjourned lo an excellent banquet , which was provided bv Bro . Stone ,
the proprietor of the Ship Hotel , with great taste and judgment . When the cloth was removed , the W . M . proceeded with the toasts . In proposing " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master , " Col . Burdett , the W . M . said he was supported by two Colonels , one on his right , Col . Burdett , anil the other on his left , Col . Peters , the latter ol whom was the father of the lodge , and the former of whom
might nol inappropriately be styled the grandfather . Both these brethren had done much good for Masonry , and their presence was always acceptable to the members of Ihis iodge . Col . Burdett knew how pleased they always were to sec him , and the lodge had only to hope that whenever they met he would favour them with his company . Col . Burdett responded , and in the course of his remarks ,
observed that the lodges 111 Middlesex not only held a proud position in the province , but in the Masonic world in general . The Thames Valley Lodge , although only a young one , was one of the most flourishing . The efforts made b y the province were a step in the right direction , and the election of Dr . Beetle to the chair of Master , in succession lo Col . Pettis , was another such step . While
acknowledging the kindness which the brethren had manifested in drinking his health , he thanked them , nol only for himself , bill on behalf of all the Grand Officers , because the compliment was nol only paid to him , hut to the whole of the Province of Middlesex . In that province he would uphold the dignity of Masonry , and whenever bis advice and assistance were sought they
were at the disposal of the Craft . To the toast of "The Deputy Grand Master , Bros . J . C . Parkinson , " Bro . H . W . Little re-plied , and remarked that the Grand Officers of the province viewed with great satisfaction the prosperity of the province , which , however , had only been in existence a few years . The success of individual lodges was also a source of much pleasure to them , and this lodge had attracted
considerable attention . The first Master , Col . Peters , through whom the great success of the lodge had been attained , had worked very well on its behalf , anil the thanks of the brethren were due to him in no limited measure-. The lodj ^ e would , nodtmt . l , coniiivuu to pvucpev , and under such W . M . 's as Col . Peters , and Dr . Brelte , it had every chance of succeeding . Col . Peters proposed
" The W . M ., " a brother , who , though he had been a long time in Masonry , had never till that evening reached the distinguished position of the Masters' chair , which all Masons strove ( or , and were proud to get . As Master il this lodge , he would do his duty as he had in every other position in life which he had filled , and would do the best he could to carry on the work of the lodge in the most
efficient manner . The W . M ., 111 reply , said he would not speak of himself , although he was much obliged to the brethren for drinking his health . He should leave the brethren to judge of him by his acts . " Verba volant ; facta niancnl ; " and it was only by his deeds he would ask to he judged . I le would now present the Immediate Past Master with a valuable- jewel , which had been that day
voted in lodge to Col . Peters , for his zeal and ability in discharging the duties of his office during the past year . It wouid be unucccs .-nry to tell the brethren what Col . Peters had done , because they had seen for themselves . Col . Peters was founder of the lodge , and the brethren hoped that he would long have health and strength to come among them , and show how much they esteemed
him . The jewel he had to present to him , was hut a feeble token of the brethren ' s esteem for him , but its real value consisted in the feeling which had dictated the voting of it . It was certainly of elegant design and workmanship , and was constructed from a drawing by Bro . Marsh , the esteemed . Secretary of the lodge . He hoped that Bro . Col . Peters would long live to wear it .
Col . Peters , in acknowledging the kindness of ihe brethren in displaying such consideration for him , assured the brethren that lie did not deserve it . The opportunity of becoming First Master of the lodge , was offered to him by his friend , Col . Burdett , and he need not say that he did not hesitate in the . least in seizing il . But il would be improper if he allowed the present moment to pass over without saving that if it had not been for the great
assistance he had had from very many members ol the Craft ; he could not p . r ; . •!!>!)hue cviric \! exit the duties of Ids xear if office . 'I hat " nothing succeeds like siii-cvss , " was a sentiment which cicry member of the Thames Valley Lodge would agree was true ; and he felt that undir the auspices and guidance of its present Master , the lodge would progress . The lodge had already
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attained a prominent position , and it could not be denied that the popularity oi the Prov . Grand Master , Col . Burdett , gave an impetus to the brethren of the province on behalf of Freemasonry . Col . Burdett was a very active Prov . G . Master , and visited all Ihe lodges of his province , and the personal interest he took in them , which he thus so plainl y manifested , imbued the brethren with the same spirit as
that by which he was actuated . The brethren would all corroborate him ( Col . Peters ) when he said that they would always be delighted to see Col . Burdett among them . With respect to the handsome P . M . jewel which the W . M . had just affixed to his breast , he would add that he was very much obliged to the brethren for it . It was an honour which all P . M ' s . looked forward to , but did not
always get , and he would value it ; but though he had obtained it his efforts , in the interest of the lodge would not lie in any way relaxed . The W . M . gave the toast of " The Initiates , " five , fine , bright young fellows , fit to carry on the work of Masonry properly . The lodge was started but a year ago , and it hail now thirty-one members , among whom were representatives of the Army , the Navy , the
Church , the Law , and other professions . The toast having been responded to , the toast of " The Visitors was replied lo by Rev . W . B . Church , P . M ., 165 ; and "The Press , " fcr which a special toast was proposed , by Bro . John While , 228 . The toast of "The Officers , " was acknowledged by Lieut . Elliott , Royal Naval Reserve , S . W ., who said he fell great interest in the working of the loelge .
Whatever he had done had been for the interest he took in Freemasonry in general . Bro . Williams , Paas , and Bro . J . G . Marsh , replied for "Treasurer " and " Secretary , " the latter brother staling that he was going to stand as Stewaul for the lodge at the next festival of the Girls ' School . The brethren shortly afterwards started lo town , having passed a very pleasant evening .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WILLIAM PRESTON CHAPTER ( NO . 7 ( 10 ) . —A meeting of this young flourishing chapter was held on the 25 th February , at the City Terminus Hotel , E . C , when the following companions were present : —Comps . William Worrell , ' M . E . Z . ; George J . Kain , II . ; Dr . II . II . Whiteman , J . ; M . E . Newton , Treasurer ; Henry Garrod , S . E . ; George Newman , S . N . ; Aug . Brown , First
Assistant ; Dr . W . I 1 . Kempster , Second Assistant ; also Dr . Cutmore and P . Stcinmann . A ballot was taken for several candidates , the following being present , they were duly cxaltetl to the degree of Royal Arch Masons , Bros . John T . Gibson , No . 1420 ; John T . Iliscox , No . 1420 ; II . F . Partridge , No . 769 ; J . M . Klenck , P . I I . 1 -139 . This being election night for the Principals and officers
lor the ensuing year , the following were unanimousl y elected : Coins . G . J . Kain , M . E . Z . ; Dr . R . H . While-man , 11 . ; George Newman ; J . ; Henry Garrod , Treasurer ; William Worrell , S . E . ; Aug . Brown , S . N . ; Dr . W . N . Kempster , P . S . ; A . Grant , Janitor . The following notices of motion were given to be discussed at the next convocation : —ist . Thai the chapter be a banner chapter . 2 nd .
I hat a jewel be presented to Comp . William Wcrrell , to mark the valuable services he has rendered to the chapter , as the first M . E . Z . All business being ended , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent dinner , presided over by Comp . William Worrell , rvhen the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YEOVIL . —WILLIAM OK IRWIN LODGE ( NO . 162 ) . —The installation meeting of this young lodge was held on Wednesday last , March 3 rd . ' In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Ben . Cox , P . l ' rov . G . W ., the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bio . Else , P . P . G . W ., and the lodge opened indue form . After the confirmation of the minutes , a deputation from the Prov . G . Lodge entered , and was received with
the honours , namely , V . W . Bro . Capt . Irwin , Deputy Prov . G . Master ; W . S . Gillard , P . P . S . G . W . ; Dr . Wynn Westeott , P . G . Reg . Marks . The R . W . Deputy then installed liro . J . Challin , J . W ., into the Master's chair , which ceremony he performed in a very able and impressive manner . The W . M . then invested as his officers , Bros . \ V . S . Gillard , S . W . ; W . J . Nosworthy , J . W . ; Dr .
W . Westeott , M . O . ; W . Sawlell , S . O . ; Dr . P . Colnier , J . O . ; G . Rugg , S . D . ; J . Sherwood , J . D . ; T . Davies , Reg . and I . G . j G . . Summer , Sec . Several names were then proposed for advancement , and the lodge closed . The V . W . Deputy G . Master then opened a loelge eif Ark Mariners , and advanced eight candidates ; he then installed
Bro . J . Challin , W . M ., 111 the ehair , and the ark was moored in elue form . All the brethren then present adjourned to an excellent repast , and several hours were spent in genial toasts and kind remembrance of absent friends , the V . W . Dep . P . G . M . ( Craft ) , Capt . Bridges , being especially remembered .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of constantine .
The Premier Conclave of this Order met , in conjunction with the Beetivc Conclave , No . 2 . \ , 011 Monday , the ist inst ., at the Regent Masonic Hall , Regent-street , ' and was numerously attended . Four candidates , uamelv , Bros . Edward Amphlett , ALA . ( sou of Baron Amphlett ) ' ; Culhbert E . Peek ( son of Sir Henry W . Peek , Hart ., M . I ' . ); W .
II . Wliituay Wilkinson , L . R . C . I ' . ; and Frederick Woodin , were installed as Knights of the Order . It was unanimously resolved thai a vote of condolence be sent to the widow of the late Sir Knt . Edwin Sillifant , G . Standard Bearer , the M . P . S ., who died em the 19 th ult . Sir Knt . T . Burdett Yeoman was elected M . I ' . S . ; T . Cubitt , P . Sow
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and about fifty brethren silt elown together to dine . ¦ Amongst those present wc lwtkvel Bros . J . S . Eastes , D . Prov . G . M . of Kent ; from Lodge Union , No . 127 , Bro . Ilornett , W . M ., Margate ; from Lodge Harmony , No . 133 , we noticed Bros . II . Bathurst , P . M ., and F . T . Girautl , P . M ., of Favcrsham ; from Lodge Royal Navy , No . 421 ) , Bros . I . Jnrman , W . M . ; I . J . " Darby , P . M . ; L . Finch ,
P . M . anel P . l ' rov . G . D . C . of Kent ; II . Lucid , J . W . ; and II . A . Vilon , Ramsgale ; from Lodge Invicta , Bro . J . S . Easlcs , D . P . G . M . of Kent ; and Hughcs-Ualltlt , W . M ., Ashforil ; from Lodge Wellington , No . 784 , Bros . J . E . Apps , W . M . ; W . Harding , P . M . ; A . F . S . Bird , P . M . ; A . E . Ralph , P . M . and P . G . S . D . of Kent , Deal ; from Lodge Lord Warden , No . 1006 , Bros . B . R . Eastes , W . M . ; T . J .
Usher , P . M . ; Rev . J . B . Harrison , P . M . ; T . Ayhng , J . D . ; and Bro . S . Ilolgale , Tyler , Walnicr ; from Lodge Lewises , No . 1209 , Bros . W . " Call , W . M . ; G . Page , J . W . ; and W . II . Howard , Knmsgate . Amongst the brethren of Lodge i 2 ofi we noticed , in addition to the officers , Bros . L . llilis , I . P . M . and P . G . S . of Kent ; R . J . Eiiimerson , P . M . and P . l ' rov . G . J . W . e , f Kent : W . Male , P . M . and
P . l ' rov . G . D . C . of Kent ; and several other brethren . After ample justice had been done to the " inner man , " the usual loyal , Masonic , and patriotic toasts were given ; then followed the complimentary toasts , when the W . M . proposed " The 1 lealth of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " and said he felt highly honoured with the presence of Bro . J . Eastes at the present festive board . Bro . J . S .
Eastes duly responded to the compliment paid him , and 111 a very appropriate speech said that out of thirty-tight lodges in the province there were a great many more applications for the various charities than there were vacancies to admit , lie cautioned the W . M . 's and brethren as to whom they admitted , as the rapid increase of lodges and the number of new members must increase the
number of applications to the various charities , and great caution should be exercised . Bro . F . Baker , in a very suitable speech , proposed "The Provincial , Present and Past , Grand Officers , " and coupled the toast with the name of Bro . E . Ralph , who very suitably responded . Bro . R . J . Emerson proposed " Success to the Masonic Charities , " which , he said , were second to none in the world , lie
coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Finch , who responded in a very creditable manner . Bro . Plater next proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Rev . J . Harrison , who duly responded . Several other complimentary toasts were proposed and responded to , and the evening's amusement was greatly enhanced by Bros . Frank Elmore , F . 11 . Cozens , anil Thurlcy Beale , of
London , who gave some excellent glees , songs , iVc , in good style , which added considerably to the enjoyment of the brethren , and a very pleasant and agreeable evening was ppent , which will doubtless long he remembered by all present . GREAT GRIMSBY—ST . ALIIAN ' LODGE , ( No . 1294 ) - —On the 25 th February , Bro . Jack Sutcliffc ( late J . W . )
was duly installed as W . M . of this lodge hy Bro . Anderson Bates , P . P . G . D . of C . Line . Bro . Jack Sutcliffe was the first initiated in this lodge , his father , liro . John Sutcliffc being then the W . M ., who is well-known in the Masonic cire ' e , and the recentl y Installed Grand Mark Master for the province of Lincolnshire . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers : —Jos . Chapman , S . W . ;
John Nelson , J . W . ;| S . T . 1 ' addelsey , Sec ; I hos . Coates , S . D . ; Alfred Brady , J . D . ; and D . I I ., Bury , I . G . Bro . C . B . Moody , is the Treasurer , and Bro . Hy . Wardale , the Tyler of the lodge . The W . M ' s . and Wardens of the Grimsby ( Pelliaiii Pillar ) , Hull ( I lumber and Minerva ) , Louth ( Lindsey ) , Brigg ( Anchohnc ) , and Barton ( St . Matthew ) Lodges , anil " other brethren honoured the
occasion with their presence . After the Installation , 40 brethren sat down ton magnificent banquet , at the Royal Hotel , given hy the brethren of the lodge as a compliment to Bro ^ Samuel Walmesley , the I . P . M ., which was presided over by Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , the newly installed Master . HUUDERSFIEI . D . —LODGE or TRUTH ( No . 14 . ^) - —
The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the fith inst ., at the Royal Archer Hotel , Dale-street , Manchester . The lodge was opined punctually at four o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . Henry Smith . The minutes ol the last regular meeting haling been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Davis and Mr . Edward DieHnson , and proving favourable in both cases , the
ceremony of initiation was proceeded with by the l . l' . M ., Bro . Jno . W . Turner , on behalf ol Mr . Davis . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Edward Dickinson , which he did with great proficiency . The J . W ., B . o . C . J . Kent , afterwards delivered the charge in a most able and impressive manner . The lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , when the W . M . raised Bro . D . L . Brooke to the sublime
degree of a Master Mason , doing his work so creditably as to be congratulated by the Past . Masters on his proficiency . Bro . . Thomas Tyer , P . M ., who is known as an excellent worker , then raised Bro . Richard Wiiceldon with that . ability which his long connection with Masonry has taught him . Business was then resumed in the second , then in the first degree , when one gentleman was proposed for initiation .
and one as a joining member . I learly good wishes having been given by twelve visitors , and business concluded , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at eight o ' clock . The brethren and visitors adjourned to refreshment , when thirty-live sat down loan excellent supper , pro \ ided by the worthy host , Bro . Potts , and presided over hy the W . M . After the excellent working and rational enjoyment , the
brethren separated , each nn . l all cxprc . s ' mg the pleasure they h . tdeuj-iyed , at being prc . vnl at the meeting of this rising and prosperous lo < l _; e . SIILPPEKTON . —TI !\ ' . MES VALI . LV LODGE ( NO . I . ) . —A meeting of the brcllnvn ol this lodge was held on Saturday , full insl ., at the Ship Hotel , I lalliford . 'I helodge was opined by liro . I . ieut .-Cul . Peters , and among the other Lixthren present were lite Rev . Dr . Beetle , l' . G . C .
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S . W . ; Lieut . C . B . Elliott , Roi / al Naval Reserve , J . W . ; W . Paas , Treasurer ; Lieut . . ) . G . Marsh , Secretary ; J . L . Jones , S . D . ; W . T . I lowe , J . D . ; Col . Francis Burdett , l'rov . G . M . Middlesex ; Lieut . R . Wentworth Little , Prov . G . Secretary Middlesex ; I Ierbert Kerr , Charles Scmple , Joseph Davis , J . Burdett Yeoman , John A . Magee , John While , W . M . 22 S ; Thomas Cuhilt , G . I'urst . England ;
W . Worrell , P . M . 7 66 ; Rev . P . M . 1 lolden , M . A ., 907 ; Rev . W . B . Church , M . A ., P . M . 16 5 ; A . Perrot , 720 ; G . Teiwnseinl , P . M . 754 ; II . Massey , P . M . ( no , ( Freemason ) ; E . Amphlett , AJ . A ., 859 ; John Boyd , Past Grand Pursuivant , England ; E . Scmple , 14 ; and 11 . Parner , Prov . Grand Organist , Middlesex . Bro . J . G . Marsh , at the request of Col . Peters , passed Bros . C . Scmple , J . Davis ,
and R . Stone lo the F . C . elegrce , anel then initialed Mr . W . Swcetland , Lieut . Walter Alcock , Mr . J . E . Kershaw , Mr . C . J . Davis , and Mr . J . W . II . R . Gowan . When these ceremonies were concluded , Bro . 11 . Wentworth Little took the chair , and installed the Rev . Dr . Brettc as W . M . fertile current year . The W . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers : —Lieut . Elliott , S . W . ; I . L . loncs ,
J . W . ; William Pans , Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , Sec ; W . T . Howe , S . D . ; J . A . Magee , J . D . ; and Woodstock , Tyler . The lodge unanimously voted a fifteen guinea Past Master's jewel to Col . Peters , as the first W . M . of the lodge , and this being the conclusion of the Masonic business , the brethren , after four hours of hard work , adjourned lo an excellent banquet , which was provided bv Bro . Stone ,
the proprietor of the Ship Hotel , with great taste and judgment . When the cloth was removed , the W . M . proceeded with the toasts . In proposing " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master , " Col . Burdett , the W . M . said he was supported by two Colonels , one on his right , Col . Burdett , anil the other on his left , Col . Peters , the latter ol whom was the father of the lodge , and the former of whom
might nol inappropriately be styled the grandfather . Both these brethren had done much good for Masonry , and their presence was always acceptable to the members of Ihis iodge . Col . Burdett knew how pleased they always were to sec him , and the lodge had only to hope that whenever they met he would favour them with his company . Col . Burdett responded , and in the course of his remarks ,
observed that the lodges 111 Middlesex not only held a proud position in the province , but in the Masonic world in general . The Thames Valley Lodge , although only a young one , was one of the most flourishing . The efforts made b y the province were a step in the right direction , and the election of Dr . Beetle to the chair of Master , in succession lo Col . Pettis , was another such step . While
acknowledging the kindness which the brethren had manifested in drinking his health , he thanked them , nol only for himself , bill on behalf of all the Grand Officers , because the compliment was nol only paid to him , hut to the whole of the Province of Middlesex . In that province he would uphold the dignity of Masonry , and whenever bis advice and assistance were sought they
were at the disposal of the Craft . To the toast of "The Deputy Grand Master , Bros . J . C . Parkinson , " Bro . H . W . Little re-plied , and remarked that the Grand Officers of the province viewed with great satisfaction the prosperity of the province , which , however , had only been in existence a few years . The success of individual lodges was also a source of much pleasure to them , and this lodge had attracted
considerable attention . The first Master , Col . Peters , through whom the great success of the lodge had been attained , had worked very well on its behalf , anil the thanks of the brethren were due to him in no limited measure-. The lodj ^ e would , nodtmt . l , coniiivuu to pvucpev , and under such W . M . 's as Col . Peters , and Dr . Brelte , it had every chance of succeeding . Col . Peters proposed
" The W . M ., " a brother , who , though he had been a long time in Masonry , had never till that evening reached the distinguished position of the Masters' chair , which all Masons strove ( or , and were proud to get . As Master il this lodge , he would do his duty as he had in every other position in life which he had filled , and would do the best he could to carry on the work of the lodge in the most
efficient manner . The W . M ., 111 reply , said he would not speak of himself , although he was much obliged to the brethren for drinking his health . He should leave the brethren to judge of him by his acts . " Verba volant ; facta niancnl ; " and it was only by his deeds he would ask to he judged . I le would now present the Immediate Past Master with a valuable- jewel , which had been that day
voted in lodge to Col . Peters , for his zeal and ability in discharging the duties of his office during the past year . It wouid be unucccs .-nry to tell the brethren what Col . Peters had done , because they had seen for themselves . Col . Peters was founder of the lodge , and the brethren hoped that he would long have health and strength to come among them , and show how much they esteemed
him . The jewel he had to present to him , was hut a feeble token of the brethren ' s esteem for him , but its real value consisted in the feeling which had dictated the voting of it . It was certainly of elegant design and workmanship , and was constructed from a drawing by Bro . Marsh , the esteemed . Secretary of the lodge . He hoped that Bro . Col . Peters would long live to wear it .
Col . Peters , in acknowledging the kindness of ihe brethren in displaying such consideration for him , assured the brethren that lie did not deserve it . The opportunity of becoming First Master of the lodge , was offered to him by his friend , Col . Burdett , and he need not say that he did not hesitate in the . least in seizing il . But il would be improper if he allowed the present moment to pass over without saving that if it had not been for the great
assistance he had had from very many members ol the Craft ; he could not p . r ; . •!!>!)hue cviric \! exit the duties of Ids xear if office . 'I hat " nothing succeeds like siii-cvss , " was a sentiment which cicry member of the Thames Valley Lodge would agree was true ; and he felt that undir the auspices and guidance of its present Master , the lodge would progress . The lodge had already
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attained a prominent position , and it could not be denied that the popularity oi the Prov . Grand Master , Col . Burdett , gave an impetus to the brethren of the province on behalf of Freemasonry . Col . Burdett was a very active Prov . G . Master , and visited all Ihe lodges of his province , and the personal interest he took in them , which he thus so plainl y manifested , imbued the brethren with the same spirit as
that by which he was actuated . The brethren would all corroborate him ( Col . Peters ) when he said that they would always be delighted to see Col . Burdett among them . With respect to the handsome P . M . jewel which the W . M . had just affixed to his breast , he would add that he was very much obliged to the brethren for it . It was an honour which all P . M ' s . looked forward to , but did not
always get , and he would value it ; but though he had obtained it his efforts , in the interest of the lodge would not lie in any way relaxed . The W . M . gave the toast of " The Initiates , " five , fine , bright young fellows , fit to carry on the work of Masonry properly . The lodge was started but a year ago , and it hail now thirty-one members , among whom were representatives of the Army , the Navy , the
Church , the Law , and other professions . The toast having been responded to , the toast of " The Visitors was replied lo by Rev . W . B . Church , P . M ., 165 ; and "The Press , " fcr which a special toast was proposed , by Bro . John While , 228 . The toast of "The Officers , " was acknowledged by Lieut . Elliott , Royal Naval Reserve , S . W ., who said he fell great interest in the working of the loelge .
Whatever he had done had been for the interest he took in Freemasonry in general . Bro . Williams , Paas , and Bro . J . G . Marsh , replied for "Treasurer " and " Secretary , " the latter brother staling that he was going to stand as Stewaul for the lodge at the next festival of the Girls ' School . The brethren shortly afterwards started lo town , having passed a very pleasant evening .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WILLIAM PRESTON CHAPTER ( NO . 7 ( 10 ) . —A meeting of this young flourishing chapter was held on the 25 th February , at the City Terminus Hotel , E . C , when the following companions were present : —Comps . William Worrell , ' M . E . Z . ; George J . Kain , II . ; Dr . II . II . Whiteman , J . ; M . E . Newton , Treasurer ; Henry Garrod , S . E . ; George Newman , S . N . ; Aug . Brown , First
Assistant ; Dr . W . I 1 . Kempster , Second Assistant ; also Dr . Cutmore and P . Stcinmann . A ballot was taken for several candidates , the following being present , they were duly cxaltetl to the degree of Royal Arch Masons , Bros . John T . Gibson , No . 1420 ; John T . Iliscox , No . 1420 ; II . F . Partridge , No . 769 ; J . M . Klenck , P . I I . 1 -139 . This being election night for the Principals and officers
lor the ensuing year , the following were unanimousl y elected : Coins . G . J . Kain , M . E . Z . ; Dr . R . H . While-man , 11 . ; George Newman ; J . ; Henry Garrod , Treasurer ; William Worrell , S . E . ; Aug . Brown , S . N . ; Dr . W . N . Kempster , P . S . ; A . Grant , Janitor . The following notices of motion were given to be discussed at the next convocation : —ist . Thai the chapter be a banner chapter . 2 nd .
I hat a jewel be presented to Comp . William Wcrrell , to mark the valuable services he has rendered to the chapter , as the first M . E . Z . All business being ended , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent dinner , presided over by Comp . William Worrell , rvhen the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YEOVIL . —WILLIAM OK IRWIN LODGE ( NO . 162 ) . —The installation meeting of this young lodge was held on Wednesday last , March 3 rd . ' In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Ben . Cox , P . l ' rov . G . W ., the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bio . Else , P . P . G . W ., and the lodge opened indue form . After the confirmation of the minutes , a deputation from the Prov . G . Lodge entered , and was received with
the honours , namely , V . W . Bro . Capt . Irwin , Deputy Prov . G . Master ; W . S . Gillard , P . P . S . G . W . ; Dr . Wynn Westeott , P . G . Reg . Marks . The R . W . Deputy then installed liro . J . Challin , J . W ., into the Master's chair , which ceremony he performed in a very able and impressive manner . The W . M . then invested as his officers , Bros . \ V . S . Gillard , S . W . ; W . J . Nosworthy , J . W . ; Dr .
W . Westeott , M . O . ; W . Sawlell , S . O . ; Dr . P . Colnier , J . O . ; G . Rugg , S . D . ; J . Sherwood , J . D . ; T . Davies , Reg . and I . G . j G . . Summer , Sec . Several names were then proposed for advancement , and the lodge closed . The V . W . Deputy G . Master then opened a loelge eif Ark Mariners , and advanced eight candidates ; he then installed
Bro . J . Challin , W . M ., 111 the ehair , and the ark was moored in elue form . All the brethren then present adjourned to an excellent repast , and several hours were spent in genial toasts and kind remembrance of absent friends , the V . W . Dep . P . G . M . ( Craft ) , Capt . Bridges , being especially remembered .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of constantine .
The Premier Conclave of this Order met , in conjunction with the Beetivc Conclave , No . 2 . \ , 011 Monday , the ist inst ., at the Regent Masonic Hall , Regent-street , ' and was numerously attended . Four candidates , uamelv , Bros . Edward Amphlett , ALA . ( sou of Baron Amphlett ) ' ; Culhbert E . Peek ( son of Sir Henry W . Peek , Hart ., M . I ' . ); W .
II . Wliituay Wilkinson , L . R . C . I ' . ; and Frederick Woodin , were installed as Knights of the Order . It was unanimously resolved thai a vote of condolence be sent to the widow of the late Sir Knt . Edwin Sillifant , G . Standard Bearer , the M . P . S ., who died em the 19 th ult . Sir Knt . T . Burdett Yeoman was elected M . I ' . S . ; T . Cubitt , P . Sow