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pleasure to visit the lodge , and he congratulated the VV . M . on his installation . Bros . Bond and Diprose and a brother from Ballarat , Australia , also replied , the latter mentioning that he was commi-sioned by the lodges in the immediate vicinity of his own lodge to express hearty good wishes to any lodge he
visited in the Metropolis . Bro . Wray , P . M ., responded for ' ' The Past Masters , " and " The Officers" having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bros . Lester , Arthur Thomas , Lovett King , and Hubbard rendered a good selection of music in an admirable manner .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The last meeting of the season was held at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Bro . A . E . Albert . W . M ., was in the chair , supported by Bros . C J . Axford , l . P . M ' . ; R . Poore , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . M . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; W . Kirklar . d , Treas . ; R . Evens * S . W . ; A . Jones , J . W . j J . Bott , J . D . ; John Read , Org . ; J . Bott , I . G .: J . T . Newland , J . Hicks , and many other
members and visitors . Bro . E . C . Wickes was raised by his friend Bro . Axford , I . P . M ., by the kind permission of the W . M . Bros . Shaw , Hooker , and CI-verify were passed by the W . M ., who also initiated Messrs . F . M . Gye and A . C . Locke in a very able manner . A vote of condolence was passed to one of the Past Masters of the lodge , Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , P . G . T ., on the loss of his wife .
ARGONAUTS' LODGE ( No . 2243 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Cromwell Hall , Putney , S . W ., when there were present Bros . J . C . Radford , W . M . ; ] . F . Savory , S . W . ; G . D . Lis ' er , J . W . ; Gordon Smith , Sec . ; T . W . Willis , S . D . ; E . T . Smith , J . D . ; J . P . Houghton , I . G . ; C . W . Mapleton , Stwd . ; Eugene Monteuuis , P . G . S ., l . P . M . ;
H . J . Reynolds , P . M ., P . G . S . ; F . Sturgeon , H . H . Woodroffe , W . H . Brayshaw , C W . Hughes , F . E . Williams , and F . G . Mitchell , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . A . Thompson , P . M . 1601 ; Mercer , and James Hastie . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read
and confirmed , and Bro . Brayshaw was passed to the Second Degree . Mr . Frank Smith , T . R . C , was elected a candidate for initiation . All business being concluded , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner , which was held on this occasion at the White Lion , Putney Bridge .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —This lodge has within a week lost , by the call of the Great Architect of the Universe , two of its most respected and valued officers . First was " summoned" its good old Tyler , Bro . W . G . Calvert ; we say old , although only 54 years of age , but he looked much older . His ever attentive and courteous manner had endeared him to his brethren ; he was their
trusted and valued brother , and a wide circle of Masons of the Province of North and East Yorkshire , & c , and other friends will long mourn his loss . The other call is that of the esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . W . Smith , who has succumbed after a short illness to congestion of the lungs at the early age of age 47 . Bro . VV . Smith has served in every office in the lodge , and his genial , kind disposition has won him hosts of friends , and the respect in which he
was held was evidenced by the large attendance , in a heavy downpour of rain , at his funeral , of Bros , the Dean of York , P . P . G . Chap . England ; the Lord Mayor of York , Past Masters J . Todd , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . P . G . R . ; A . Buckle , B . A ., PP . G . L ) . j Rev . W . Valentine , P . P . G C . ; S . Border , W . M . ; Purnell , Sec . ; Dent , Archey , Kussell , Watkinson , Forbe =, and others . Both brethren leave widows and large families , and much sympathy is felt lor them in their great and sudden bereavements .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this powerful lodge was held at the new Masonic Hall , Bull Fields , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . VV . B . Keeble , W . M ., in the chair , assisted by the following officers and brethien : Bros . C Coupland , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; T . D .
Hajes , P . M ., P . KS . G . D . ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; E . Palmer , P . M . ; C . H . Lawson , l . P . M . ; F . Barry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C Somerset ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); B . de B . Lopez , S . W ., P . G . Stwd England ; W . Busbridge , S . D . ; W . Sanders , J . D . ; W . C . Taylor , I . G . ; and some 70 lay brethren of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . G . Masters . P . M . it ; G . Collins ,
M . L . S . B ., J . W . 1641 ; W . Hewett , J . W . 957 ; Z . Kettley , 700 ; N . Jasper , 121 ; A . Roberts , 159 S ; R . Aimes , 6 S 3 ; R . Smith , 1641 ; E . Bryant , 700 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . B . Littlewood , and proving unanimous , that gentleman was
duly initiated into rreemasonry . Bros . Arnold , Turton , and Spencer were passed , and then the lodge was closed . After enjoying a neat little supper , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were duly honoured , and were followed by that of "The Right Hon . Earl Amherst , P . G . M ., " a toast which was , and is always drunk with hearty enthusiasm by the Pattisonians . That of "Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the
Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Hayes , who , in response , thanked the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast , and , notwithstanding the fact that he held the position of a P . G . Officer , knew and felt that he held it , not through any particular merits of his own , but as a representative of that lodge , which their beloved and esteemed P . G . M . delighted to honour , so
that , seeing that there were other distinguished P . G . Oflicers present , he was in hopes that he would have been passed over on that occasion . They all knew the great End untiring interest his lordship took in Masonry , especially in thc cause of Charity , and particularly in the Province of Kent . He knew that his lordship was proud of the progress of the Pattison Lodge , and trusted that next year—by that time—there would have been selected by his lordship abetter representative than himself for the
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honours of the purple , and as a responder to so important a toast as that now placed in his hands . For himself , he might say that he had been a member of the Pattison Lodge for almost a quarter of a century , and hoped that he might live long enough to be its senior . He trusted that he might be spared to see many of them arrive at the purple and the lodge grow stronger and stronger , and
raise even higher , if it were possible , its present proud position and unsullied prestige . Bro . Lawson , in propasing the toast of "The VV . M ., " said he was quite satisfied that he was speaking the wishes of every member of the lodge when he said that from time to time it was the desire of their hearts to do honour to the presiding Master of their lodge , and to support him
by their presence and good wishes whenever the opp -rtunity occurred . The Pattison Lodge had always done so , and more especially were they called upon to do so on the present occasion , after seeing the perfect manner in which their W . M . had performed the ceremonies of initiation and passing—perhaps one of his most perfect workings , and
certainly worthy of their hearty appreciation and commendation . Their W . M . was now getting well on towards the end of his year of office , and he asked the brethren to continue to the end that hearty support so kindly and liberally given , and as a surety of which he now asked them to drink his health very heartily .
Bro . Keeble , in responding , said he owed the brethren a double meed of gratitude , as he had heard that upon the occasion of their last meeting—at which he was unable to be present—they had , in his absence , drank the toast of his health most heartily . He was present in spirit then , and now was exceedingly pleased 10 resume corporeal acquaintance with them . Their l . P . M . had spoken very kindly of him , and they had as kindly responded to it , and he could assure them that if he failed to rise to their standard of
perfection it should be through no want of effort on his part . Since he last met them he had received and accepted two invitations to two installations in provincial lodges—Kent lodges . He had been told by the P . M . ' s that he should visit other lodges in the province as often as possible , and he had taken and followed that advice . He also attended on the previous Thursday the installation
meeting of the Military Jubilee Lodge , at Dover . The incoming Master was General Cummings , of the Royal Artillery , and certainly if those visits had had no other effect it showed him how universal Masonry was in its highest attributes of brotherly love , for his reception was simply kindness itself , and not only him but every visitor was paid the most marked attention , and received most
hospitably . So pleased was he with his visits to those two lodges , that he had determined to accept every invitation sent him from the provincial lodges , and , in conclusion , thanked them for their kind reception of the toast . Bro . Coupland , in responding for "The Past Masters , " eloquently dwelt upon the fact of his having been a member of the lodge for over a quarter of a century , and of the
kindness of the brethren in choosing him year after year as their representative on the Charity Committee of the province , and also as their Treasurer . He had always had the most devoted interest in the welfare of thc lodge , and was proud of its prosperity . It was a lodge much esteemed
in Masonry , especially in the Province of Kent . Whenever he went away from the brethren of the province he was always well received , and distinguished as the representative of one of the strongest and most prosperous lodges of the Province of Kent . He thanked them heartily for the toast .
Bro . Lawson also responded , and said it would be the blackest ingratitude for any one who had had the honour of presiding over such a lodge as the Pattison , not to feel proud of it , and to acknowledge that pride everywhere and anywhere . He was proud to say that every requisite for the building of that magnificent hall they we re now assembled in had been subscribed , and most of it by
brethren of the Pattison Lodge . He was essentially proud of being a Past Master , a feeling that was shared by every Past Master of the lodge . He pledged himself to devote his whole energy for the benefit of the lodge , and was sure that the Past Masters would rally round the chair , whoever occupied it . Bro . Collins , in responding for " The Visitors , " said it
was his misfortune , not his fault , if that was his first visit to the Pattison Lodge , and he hoped , after what he had seen and heard that night , that they would alter the night of their meetings , and thus allow him an opportunity of coming again , as on Thursday night he had to attend the meetings of the Board ( London School ) , at their place on the Thames embankment . It was said that "the wise men
came f .-om the hast ; " thathe thought , in the present instance , must be reversed , and they would have to say that they , ths wise men , were " in the West . " There was one thing that struck him soon after his entrv into the lodge , and that was to hear of another Bro . Collins , and on seeing that brother , he at once felt that he was a brother that must be looked up to , his altitude being certainly amazing . He did look up to Bro . Collins , and Bro . Collins , in return .
looked after him in a most assiduous manner . He congratulated the lodge upon its W . M ., and on its musical talent ; and , as gratitude was said "to be a lively sense of favours to come , " he would at once tender them his heartiest gratitude for their hospitable reception , more especially if they would alter the night of their meeting . I'he singing of Bros . Batchelor , Ledger , and others was very enjoyable .
TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lod ge was held in the Masonic Hall on the gth inst ., when a large gathering of brethren took place , amongst whom were Bros . T . H Morgan , W . M . ; T . H . Wills , S . W . ; J . McKellan , ' J . VV . ; John Taylor , J . D ., as S . D . ; G . West , Steward , as J . D . ; S . Wills , I . G . ; VV . Winget , Steward ; W . Hersey , D . C ; J . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., as Sec ; I . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Uiap . ; T . Prust , l . P . M . ; VV . J . Hughan , P . S . G . D Eng & c . ; R . L . Mugford , l . P . M . 328 ; W . Taylor , P . M . and Sec 32 S ; J . Salter , P . M . 32 S ; B . Knight £% ; ¦ I \ PY Jeer - E - Henl < -y- V . Lauzell , VV . II . Snell , C Clarke , D . C . 32 S ; C . Hill , W . Hill , J . Dodge , P . M . P . P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; F . Thomas , W . Richardson , C . A . Snow , and E . J . Pratt . The lodge was opened , when the minutes of previous and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Bro . C . A . Snow . was then passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . in an able and efficient manner . A beautifully framed
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photograph of the certificate of honorary membership presented at the previous meeting to Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M . 1 SS 4 , was presented to the lodge ; and on the motion of Bro . J . Taylor , seconded by Bro . J . Lane , a unanimous vote of thanks was presented to Bros . J . Chapman and J . Beer—to the former for the photograph , and to the latter
for the frame . Other matters of lodge interest occupied the brethren for some time , and ihe lodge was closed . I'he great treat of the evening was a lecture by the Masonic historian , Bro . W . J . Hughan , a report of which will be found on another page . FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . Bro . J . Routledge , VV . M ., occupied the chair , there being also present Bros . H . Hartley , S . W . ; J . Wilkinson , J . VV . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., Treas . ; B . Craig , P . M ., Sec ; John Wakefield , S . D . ; A . Cross , J . D . ; D . Tolson , D . C ; W . Robinson , I . G . ; J . Gordon ,
Tyler ; J . Maleham , J . Singers , W . Lowrey , Jas . Harper , P . M . ; T . Pickering , E . Rose , P . M . S 72 ; and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , and two candidates were balloted for and initiated . Bro . Lowrey was passed to the Second , and Bro . Pickering to the Third Degree . One candidate was proposed , and , with other routine business , the lodge v / as closed .
BRIGHTON . —Atlingworth Lodge ( No . 1821 ) . — The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Pavilion on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., was honoured by a visit from Bro . Dr . H . J . Tarrant , the M . W . Pro Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales . The lodge was presided over by Bro . Anscombe , W . M ., assisted in the ceremonies by Bro . Burfield , P . M ., Prov . Asst . G .
Secretary . After the meeting Bro . Tarrant gave some interesting details concerning the working of Freemasonry in New South Wales , and referred with pleasure to the recognition by the Grand Lodge of England of the newlycreated United Grand Lodge of New South VVales over which the recently appointed Governor , his Excellency Lord Carrington , presides in the capacity of M . W . G . Master . In his journey to England he had visited several of the
Grand Ledges in various parts of North America , and obtained much information , and he hoped that he would be able to learn something in England which might be utilised for the benefit of brethren in Australia . Tne Atlingworth is the first lodge that Bro . Tarrant ha * visited in England , and he expressed his gratification at the excellent manner in which the business and ceremonies had been conducted .
SHANKLIN ( I . of W . ) . —Chine Lodge ( No , 1884 ) . —At a meeting of this well-known lodge on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , there were present Bros . A . F . Swayne , W . M . ; F . Cooper , l . P . M . ; L . Colenutt , S . W . ; H . A . Matthews , J . W . ; R . Young , Sec ; R . Kearns , S . D . ; O . Woodward , J . D . ; W . H .
Willis , Reg . ; D . Lloydd , I . G . ; Alfred Greenham , P . M . ; J . Bailey , P . M . ; and many other brethren . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Greenham passed Bro . Marsh , and the VV . M ., Bro . Swayne , initiated a candidate into Masonry in a very impressive manner . Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M ., then rose and said : I have two presentations to make to the lodge on behalf of
our Bro . John Chapman , one is an " emblematical kind of tracing board for several Degrees in Freemasonry , taken from an illuminated transparency , formerly the property of the late James Montgomery ( poet ) , and now of Bro . John Chapman , P . M . 1 S 0 , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . Devonshire , & c . " Coming from a member of the lodge , and from one who has so often helped us , I am quite sure it
will be appreciated , independent of its value , which I shall presently refer to . The explanation is given in Bro . Chapman ' s mother lodge , and belongs to the time called " immemorial" in Masonry , and I hope we shall have an opportunity of hearing it from him , at no very distant date . There are only four such copies , one , I know , is in Golden-square , the home of the higher Degrees in
Masonry , so the value is enhanced by its rarity . A close inspection will be well repaid , for you will sec emblems of many Degrees , and the whole of the design is beautiful and quite uni que in character . The other presentation is a photograph ( nicely framed ) of my certificate of Hon . Membership of the Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 , painted and designed bv Bro . Olanman . and rprpntlv nrocan ' or * " n mr .
I am quite sure you will consider the original a chaste specimen of that art which Bro . Chapman is such an adept at . It is not only in the painting of it , but in its conception , that the fertility of his genius is shown ; and his inventive faculties have kept well within the limits of the four lodges I have the honour to belong to . The centre , representing the Jordan Lodge , with its tortuous river ,
with its banks fringed with trees and foliage , so faithfully described in the Freemason of February 16 th , also our Chine , from which the lodge takes its name , and the two Centenary medals of those old lodges No . 70 and 75 , which did me the great honour of electing me as an honorary member , are faithfully reproduced in their minuta ; , which B : o . Chapman ' s experience as an engraver
has enabled him to reproduce in exact similitude . It is but natural that I should feel a little pride and pleasure in presenting this , knowing it will hang upon these walls , but I do not lose sight of the facts that this is only another link of those events which will be historical landmarks in the history of Chine Lodge ; and , though individuals may achieve much of the honour nowin time to come that will
, emerge into a halo of renown and surround the lodge . It is to the prestige of the lodge much of its prosperity is due , and every gift such as this serves only to convince us of the interests of those far away from us now , but who hicame members whilst passing through our town as v ' sitors , and touched a fringe of universal Masonry when they crossed our threshold and came within our nortals . You
will remember when Bro . Chapman first sat down amongst us as a visitor , and those who immediately sat by his side , and had an insight into his geniality , into his thoroug h love of Masonry , knew at once he was a Mason whom any one might feel proud to know , and any lodge consider it an honour to have as a member . Whilst his interest in Chine Lodge has been proved by his kindness and generosity , 1 ought to say that the reception given us at Torquay was
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pleasure to visit the lodge , and he congratulated the VV . M . on his installation . Bros . Bond and Diprose and a brother from Ballarat , Australia , also replied , the latter mentioning that he was commi-sioned by the lodges in the immediate vicinity of his own lodge to express hearty good wishes to any lodge he
visited in the Metropolis . Bro . Wray , P . M ., responded for ' ' The Past Masters , " and " The Officers" having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bros . Lester , Arthur Thomas , Lovett King , and Hubbard rendered a good selection of music in an admirable manner .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The last meeting of the season was held at Brixton Hall , Acre-lane , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Bro . A . E . Albert . W . M ., was in the chair , supported by Bros . C J . Axford , l . P . M ' . ; R . Poore , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . M . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; W . Kirklar . d , Treas . ; R . Evens * S . W . ; A . Jones , J . W . j J . Bott , J . D . ; John Read , Org . ; J . Bott , I . G .: J . T . Newland , J . Hicks , and many other
members and visitors . Bro . E . C . Wickes was raised by his friend Bro . Axford , I . P . M ., by the kind permission of the W . M . Bros . Shaw , Hooker , and CI-verify were passed by the W . M ., who also initiated Messrs . F . M . Gye and A . C . Locke in a very able manner . A vote of condolence was passed to one of the Past Masters of the lodge , Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , P . G . T ., on the loss of his wife .
ARGONAUTS' LODGE ( No . 2243 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Cromwell Hall , Putney , S . W ., when there were present Bros . J . C . Radford , W . M . ; ] . F . Savory , S . W . ; G . D . Lis ' er , J . W . ; Gordon Smith , Sec . ; T . W . Willis , S . D . ; E . T . Smith , J . D . ; J . P . Houghton , I . G . ; C . W . Mapleton , Stwd . ; Eugene Monteuuis , P . G . S ., l . P . M . ;
H . J . Reynolds , P . M ., P . G . S . ; F . Sturgeon , H . H . Woodroffe , W . H . Brayshaw , C W . Hughes , F . E . Williams , and F . G . Mitchell , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . A . Thompson , P . M . 1601 ; Mercer , and James Hastie . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read
and confirmed , and Bro . Brayshaw was passed to the Second Degree . Mr . Frank Smith , T . R . C , was elected a candidate for initiation . All business being concluded , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner , which was held on this occasion at the White Lion , Putney Bridge .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —This lodge has within a week lost , by the call of the Great Architect of the Universe , two of its most respected and valued officers . First was " summoned" its good old Tyler , Bro . W . G . Calvert ; we say old , although only 54 years of age , but he looked much older . His ever attentive and courteous manner had endeared him to his brethren ; he was their
trusted and valued brother , and a wide circle of Masons of the Province of North and East Yorkshire , & c , and other friends will long mourn his loss . The other call is that of the esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . W . Smith , who has succumbed after a short illness to congestion of the lungs at the early age of age 47 . Bro . VV . Smith has served in every office in the lodge , and his genial , kind disposition has won him hosts of friends , and the respect in which he
was held was evidenced by the large attendance , in a heavy downpour of rain , at his funeral , of Bros , the Dean of York , P . P . G . Chap . England ; the Lord Mayor of York , Past Masters J . Todd , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Sykes Rymer , P . P . G . R . ; A . Buckle , B . A ., PP . G . L ) . j Rev . W . Valentine , P . P . G C . ; S . Border , W . M . ; Purnell , Sec . ; Dent , Archey , Kussell , Watkinson , Forbe =, and others . Both brethren leave widows and large families , and much sympathy is felt lor them in their great and sudden bereavements .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this powerful lodge was held at the new Masonic Hall , Bull Fields , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . VV . B . Keeble , W . M ., in the chair , assisted by the following officers and brethien : Bros . C Coupland , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; T . D .
Hajes , P . M ., P . KS . G . D . ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; E . Palmer , P . M . ; C . H . Lawson , l . P . M . ; F . Barry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C Somerset ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); B . de B . Lopez , S . W ., P . G . Stwd England ; W . Busbridge , S . D . ; W . Sanders , J . D . ; W . C . Taylor , I . G . ; and some 70 lay brethren of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . G . Masters . P . M . it ; G . Collins ,
M . L . S . B ., J . W . 1641 ; W . Hewett , J . W . 957 ; Z . Kettley , 700 ; N . Jasper , 121 ; A . Roberts , 159 S ; R . Aimes , 6 S 3 ; R . Smith , 1641 ; E . Bryant , 700 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . B . Littlewood , and proving unanimous , that gentleman was
duly initiated into rreemasonry . Bros . Arnold , Turton , and Spencer were passed , and then the lodge was closed . After enjoying a neat little supper , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were duly honoured , and were followed by that of "The Right Hon . Earl Amherst , P . G . M ., " a toast which was , and is always drunk with hearty enthusiasm by the Pattisonians . That of "Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the
Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . Hayes , who , in response , thanked the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast , and , notwithstanding the fact that he held the position of a P . G . Officer , knew and felt that he held it , not through any particular merits of his own , but as a representative of that lodge , which their beloved and esteemed P . G . M . delighted to honour , so
that , seeing that there were other distinguished P . G . Oflicers present , he was in hopes that he would have been passed over on that occasion . They all knew the great End untiring interest his lordship took in Masonry , especially in thc cause of Charity , and particularly in the Province of Kent . He knew that his lordship was proud of the progress of the Pattison Lodge , and trusted that next year—by that time—there would have been selected by his lordship abetter representative than himself for the
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honours of the purple , and as a responder to so important a toast as that now placed in his hands . For himself , he might say that he had been a member of the Pattison Lodge for almost a quarter of a century , and hoped that he might live long enough to be its senior . He trusted that he might be spared to see many of them arrive at the purple and the lodge grow stronger and stronger , and
raise even higher , if it were possible , its present proud position and unsullied prestige . Bro . Lawson , in propasing the toast of "The VV . M ., " said he was quite satisfied that he was speaking the wishes of every member of the lodge when he said that from time to time it was the desire of their hearts to do honour to the presiding Master of their lodge , and to support him
by their presence and good wishes whenever the opp -rtunity occurred . The Pattison Lodge had always done so , and more especially were they called upon to do so on the present occasion , after seeing the perfect manner in which their W . M . had performed the ceremonies of initiation and passing—perhaps one of his most perfect workings , and
certainly worthy of their hearty appreciation and commendation . Their W . M . was now getting well on towards the end of his year of office , and he asked the brethren to continue to the end that hearty support so kindly and liberally given , and as a surety of which he now asked them to drink his health very heartily .
Bro . Keeble , in responding , said he owed the brethren a double meed of gratitude , as he had heard that upon the occasion of their last meeting—at which he was unable to be present—they had , in his absence , drank the toast of his health most heartily . He was present in spirit then , and now was exceedingly pleased 10 resume corporeal acquaintance with them . Their l . P . M . had spoken very kindly of him , and they had as kindly responded to it , and he could assure them that if he failed to rise to their standard of
perfection it should be through no want of effort on his part . Since he last met them he had received and accepted two invitations to two installations in provincial lodges—Kent lodges . He had been told by the P . M . ' s that he should visit other lodges in the province as often as possible , and he had taken and followed that advice . He also attended on the previous Thursday the installation
meeting of the Military Jubilee Lodge , at Dover . The incoming Master was General Cummings , of the Royal Artillery , and certainly if those visits had had no other effect it showed him how universal Masonry was in its highest attributes of brotherly love , for his reception was simply kindness itself , and not only him but every visitor was paid the most marked attention , and received most
hospitably . So pleased was he with his visits to those two lodges , that he had determined to accept every invitation sent him from the provincial lodges , and , in conclusion , thanked them for their kind reception of the toast . Bro . Coupland , in responding for "The Past Masters , " eloquently dwelt upon the fact of his having been a member of the lodge for over a quarter of a century , and of the
kindness of the brethren in choosing him year after year as their representative on the Charity Committee of the province , and also as their Treasurer . He had always had the most devoted interest in the welfare of thc lodge , and was proud of its prosperity . It was a lodge much esteemed
in Masonry , especially in the Province of Kent . Whenever he went away from the brethren of the province he was always well received , and distinguished as the representative of one of the strongest and most prosperous lodges of the Province of Kent . He thanked them heartily for the toast .
Bro . Lawson also responded , and said it would be the blackest ingratitude for any one who had had the honour of presiding over such a lodge as the Pattison , not to feel proud of it , and to acknowledge that pride everywhere and anywhere . He was proud to say that every requisite for the building of that magnificent hall they we re now assembled in had been subscribed , and most of it by
brethren of the Pattison Lodge . He was essentially proud of being a Past Master , a feeling that was shared by every Past Master of the lodge . He pledged himself to devote his whole energy for the benefit of the lodge , and was sure that the Past Masters would rally round the chair , whoever occupied it . Bro . Collins , in responding for " The Visitors , " said it
was his misfortune , not his fault , if that was his first visit to the Pattison Lodge , and he hoped , after what he had seen and heard that night , that they would alter the night of their meetings , and thus allow him an opportunity of coming again , as on Thursday night he had to attend the meetings of the Board ( London School ) , at their place on the Thames embankment . It was said that "the wise men
came f .-om the hast ; " thathe thought , in the present instance , must be reversed , and they would have to say that they , ths wise men , were " in the West . " There was one thing that struck him soon after his entrv into the lodge , and that was to hear of another Bro . Collins , and on seeing that brother , he at once felt that he was a brother that must be looked up to , his altitude being certainly amazing . He did look up to Bro . Collins , and Bro . Collins , in return .
looked after him in a most assiduous manner . He congratulated the lodge upon its W . M ., and on its musical talent ; and , as gratitude was said "to be a lively sense of favours to come , " he would at once tender them his heartiest gratitude for their hospitable reception , more especially if they would alter the night of their meeting . I'he singing of Bros . Batchelor , Ledger , and others was very enjoyable .
TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lod ge was held in the Masonic Hall on the gth inst ., when a large gathering of brethren took place , amongst whom were Bros . T . H Morgan , W . M . ; T . H . Wills , S . W . ; J . McKellan , ' J . VV . ; John Taylor , J . D ., as S . D . ; G . West , Steward , as J . D . ; S . Wills , I . G . ; VV . Winget , Steward ; W . Hersey , D . C ; J . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., as Sec ; I . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Chapman , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Uiap . ; T . Prust , l . P . M . ; VV . J . Hughan , P . S . G . D Eng & c . ; R . L . Mugford , l . P . M . 328 ; W . Taylor , P . M . and Sec 32 S ; J . Salter , P . M . 32 S ; B . Knight £% ; ¦ I \ PY Jeer - E - Henl < -y- V . Lauzell , VV . II . Snell , C Clarke , D . C . 32 S ; C . Hill , W . Hill , J . Dodge , P . M . P . P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; F . Thomas , W . Richardson , C . A . Snow , and E . J . Pratt . The lodge was opened , when the minutes of previous and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Bro . C . A . Snow . was then passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . in an able and efficient manner . A beautifully framed
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photograph of the certificate of honorary membership presented at the previous meeting to Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M . 1 SS 4 , was presented to the lodge ; and on the motion of Bro . J . Taylor , seconded by Bro . J . Lane , a unanimous vote of thanks was presented to Bros . J . Chapman and J . Beer—to the former for the photograph , and to the latter
for the frame . Other matters of lodge interest occupied the brethren for some time , and ihe lodge was closed . I'he great treat of the evening was a lecture by the Masonic historian , Bro . W . J . Hughan , a report of which will be found on another page . FRIZINGTON . —Arlecdon Lodge ( No . 1660 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . Bro . J . Routledge , VV . M ., occupied the chair , there being also present Bros . H . Hartley , S . W . ; J . Wilkinson , J . VV . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., Treas . ; B . Craig , P . M ., Sec ; John Wakefield , S . D . ; A . Cross , J . D . ; D . Tolson , D . C ; W . Robinson , I . G . ; J . Gordon ,
Tyler ; J . Maleham , J . Singers , W . Lowrey , Jas . Harper , P . M . ; T . Pickering , E . Rose , P . M . S 72 ; and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , and two candidates were balloted for and initiated . Bro . Lowrey was passed to the Second , and Bro . Pickering to the Third Degree . One candidate was proposed , and , with other routine business , the lodge v / as closed .
BRIGHTON . —Atlingworth Lodge ( No . 1821 ) . — The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Pavilion on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., was honoured by a visit from Bro . Dr . H . J . Tarrant , the M . W . Pro Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales . The lodge was presided over by Bro . Anscombe , W . M ., assisted in the ceremonies by Bro . Burfield , P . M ., Prov . Asst . G .
Secretary . After the meeting Bro . Tarrant gave some interesting details concerning the working of Freemasonry in New South Wales , and referred with pleasure to the recognition by the Grand Lodge of England of the newlycreated United Grand Lodge of New South VVales over which the recently appointed Governor , his Excellency Lord Carrington , presides in the capacity of M . W . G . Master . In his journey to England he had visited several of the
Grand Ledges in various parts of North America , and obtained much information , and he hoped that he would be able to learn something in England which might be utilised for the benefit of brethren in Australia . Tne Atlingworth is the first lodge that Bro . Tarrant ha * visited in England , and he expressed his gratification at the excellent manner in which the business and ceremonies had been conducted .
SHANKLIN ( I . of W . ) . —Chine Lodge ( No , 1884 ) . —At a meeting of this well-known lodge on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , there were present Bros . A . F . Swayne , W . M . ; F . Cooper , l . P . M . ; L . Colenutt , S . W . ; H . A . Matthews , J . W . ; R . Young , Sec ; R . Kearns , S . D . ; O . Woodward , J . D . ; W . H .
Willis , Reg . ; D . Lloydd , I . G . ; Alfred Greenham , P . M . ; J . Bailey , P . M . ; and many other brethren . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Greenham passed Bro . Marsh , and the VV . M ., Bro . Swayne , initiated a candidate into Masonry in a very impressive manner . Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M ., then rose and said : I have two presentations to make to the lodge on behalf of
our Bro . John Chapman , one is an " emblematical kind of tracing board for several Degrees in Freemasonry , taken from an illuminated transparency , formerly the property of the late James Montgomery ( poet ) , and now of Bro . John Chapman , P . M . 1 S 0 , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . Devonshire , & c . " Coming from a member of the lodge , and from one who has so often helped us , I am quite sure it
will be appreciated , independent of its value , which I shall presently refer to . The explanation is given in Bro . Chapman ' s mother lodge , and belongs to the time called " immemorial" in Masonry , and I hope we shall have an opportunity of hearing it from him , at no very distant date . There are only four such copies , one , I know , is in Golden-square , the home of the higher Degrees in
Masonry , so the value is enhanced by its rarity . A close inspection will be well repaid , for you will sec emblems of many Degrees , and the whole of the design is beautiful and quite uni que in character . The other presentation is a photograph ( nicely framed ) of my certificate of Hon . Membership of the Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 , painted and designed bv Bro . Olanman . and rprpntlv nrocan ' or * " n mr .
I am quite sure you will consider the original a chaste specimen of that art which Bro . Chapman is such an adept at . It is not only in the painting of it , but in its conception , that the fertility of his genius is shown ; and his inventive faculties have kept well within the limits of the four lodges I have the honour to belong to . The centre , representing the Jordan Lodge , with its tortuous river ,
with its banks fringed with trees and foliage , so faithfully described in the Freemason of February 16 th , also our Chine , from which the lodge takes its name , and the two Centenary medals of those old lodges No . 70 and 75 , which did me the great honour of electing me as an honorary member , are faithfully reproduced in their minuta ; , which B : o . Chapman ' s experience as an engraver
has enabled him to reproduce in exact similitude . It is but natural that I should feel a little pride and pleasure in presenting this , knowing it will hang upon these walls , but I do not lose sight of the facts that this is only another link of those events which will be historical landmarks in the history of Chine Lodge ; and , though individuals may achieve much of the honour nowin time to come that will
, emerge into a halo of renown and surround the lodge . It is to the prestige of the lodge much of its prosperity is due , and every gift such as this serves only to convince us of the interests of those far away from us now , but who hicame members whilst passing through our town as v ' sitors , and touched a fringe of universal Masonry when they crossed our threshold and came within our nortals . You
will remember when Bro . Chapman first sat down amongst us as a visitor , and those who immediately sat by his side , and had an insight into his geniality , into his thoroug h love of Masonry , knew at once he was a Mason whom any one might feel proud to know , and any lodge consider it an honour to have as a member . Whilst his interest in Chine Lodge has been proved by his kindness and generosity , 1 ought to say that the reception given us at Torquay was