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Analysis Of The Returns.
Lodjie , No . 400 , and ^ 21 per Bro . Thomas from the Order the Secret Monitor , of which the Farl of Warwick is tbe G . S . R ., amount to £ ^ 2 , and complete the second sub-division of the Stewards' Lists . Last year , under this head , was rntered ^ 210 , being thc personal donation of H . E . Idris Bey Ragheb , Dist . G . M . for Egypt , and the largest ever given by a private individual to this Fund .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held on the ist instant , in the Gymnasium of the Royal Military College , Sandhurst , which had been placed at the disposal of the Wellesley Lodge by Lieut .-Gene ' ral Sir Edwin Markham , K . C . B . Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Wantage , V . C ., K . C . B ., presided , supported by the Prov . Grand Officers for the year , including Bros . J . T . Morland , D . P . G . M . ; C . O . Burgess , Prov . S . G . W . ; W . Bonny , Prov . J . G . W . ; the Revs . J . L . Turbutt and
F . F . Penruddock , Prov . G . Chaplains ; Charles Stephens , Prov . G . Treas . ; G . F . Slade , Prov . G . Reg . ; J . VV . Martin , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . B . Biddies , Prov . J . G . D . ; Lieut . E . B . Ormond , Prov . G . D . of C . ; S . Knight , jun ., Prov . A . G . D . of C . ; Major W . Nicholls , Prov . G . S . B . ; E . H . Simmons , Prov . A . G . Sec . ; A . J . Lawrence , W . R . Cook , T . Pettitt , and A . H . Bull , Prov . G . Stewards ; and W . Hemmings and J . F . Stevens , Prov . G . Tylers .
There were also present a goodly number of Grand Officers , Past Prov . Grand Officers , and brethren representing the various lodges in the province , among these being—Bros . Charles E . Keyser ( Treasurer R . M . LB . ) ; Richard Eve ( Chairman of the Board of Management R . M . I . B . ); J . M . McLeod ( Sec . R . M . I . B . ); Jas . Terry ( Sec . R . M . B . I . ) : J . E . Bowen , D . P . G . M . Buckinghamshire ; H . D'Almaine , J .
O . Carter , E . Margrett , S . G . Kirchhoffer , E . Home , W . Ferguson , G . H . Morland , C . Slaughter , Rev . A . W . N . Deacon , F . E . Hedges , S . Payne , S . Knight , W . W . Ridley , E . Prince , Captain E . S . Heard , G . T . Phillips , G . J . Cosburn , H . G . Powell , A . H . Bull , W . R . Nicholas , W . Hickie , Col . Lushington , S . Smith , W . A . Hardy , Capt . Arthur Tupman , Theodore H . White , Col . Gerald Ricardo , VV . G . Crombie C . H . Weeden , E . J . Lewis , D . N . Heron , T . Sawyer , R . Bunce ,
W . R . Cook , G . H . Cowburn , R . E . Goolden , R . Tucker , C . Batting , R . Pocock , T . Page , Col . O . Ball , E . K . Purnell , F . Tunbridge , Lieut .-Col . Jocelyn Otway , A . VV . Hall , W . Andrews , W . E . Kington Howard , R . W . H . Ackworth , Norris , J . Headington , F . Foot , A . Clarke , A . G . Haines , II . Lewis , G . Mitchell , R . Brayne , J . B . Evans , J . Baynes , A . T . Cannon , E . Lloyd , Captain A . Lynden-Bell , and others .
The PROV . G . SECRETARY read letters of apology for non-attendance receivd from Bros , the Earl of Jersey , Lord Onslow , Viscount Valentia , and W .-W . Beach , M . P ., the G . Secretary ( Bro . Letchworth ) , Bros . Lieut .-Col . Ciark and Lieut .-Col . Talbot , the Prov . G . Secretaries of Hampshire , Bucks , Surrey , Sussex , and Oxon , and other distinguished brethren . The Prov . G . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous Prov . G . Lodge having been printed and circulated were taken as read .
The PROV . G . SECRETARY called over the roll of the lodges in the province , when it appeared that all of them were represented . The names of the Prov . G . Officers for the year were also called , and most of these were present . The Prov . G . Secretary reported the particulars of the recent consecration of the Aldermaston Lodge .
The financial statement of the province for the past year was read , showing a satisfactory balance . The PROV . G . SECRETARY regretted to say there had been a slight deficiency on the publication of the " Masonic Register and Calendar , " which was a most excellent and useful work , and it was hoped that ail possibility of a loss on this item in future years would be removed bv the lodges subscribing more liberally for copies of the book .
On the motion of the PROV . SENIOR G . WARDEN , seconded by the PROV J UNIOR G . WARDEN , the report was unanimously adopted . The PROV . G . SECRETARY gave an interesting report upon the condition of the various lodges in the province , showing that Masonry continues to make good progress in Berkshire . The total membership numbered at the present time 757 , and during the past twelve months there had been 52 initiations .
The report of the Provincial Charity Committee , which had met prior to the lodge , was read by Bro . E . MARGRETT , the indefatigable Secretary , showing the good work effected by this organisation , and its adoption was moved by Bro . KEYSER , who said he felt quite sure the whole of the brethren must have felt extremely pleased with tlie information afforded as regards the elections to the several Charitable Institutions of the Order .
( Hear , hear . ) As most of the brethren were probably aware , it was a great undertaking to carry a case , upwards of 5000 votes being required for the purpose . There could be no doubt that the Charity organisation in this province was very good indeed , and that they had a first-rate Secretary in Bro . Margrett , to whom they were all much indebted for the able and painstaking manner in which the work was carried out . ( Hear and
applaus \) It was gratifyirg to know that this province had maintained an excellent position among the numerous Masonic provinces in this kingdom as regards the support accorded to the three great Charitable Institutions , and that at the Festival held in behalf of the Bays' School at Brighton last week , when he had the honour of presiding , this province came second in the list of contributions , being only beaten by his old Province of Herts . ( Applause . )
Bro . STEPHEN KNIGHT seconded the resolution , which was agreed to
nem . con . The S . G . WARDEN proposed that Bro . Charles Stephens , who had performed the duties of Provincial Grand Treasurer so satisfactorily for many years past , be re-elected to that office . ( Applause . )
The J . G . WARDEN seconded the nomination , and , on behalf of the brethren of the province generally , congratulated Bro . Stephens upon thc improved state of his health . They sincerely hoped he would be spared many years still to occupy the position of Provincial Grand Treasurer . ( Hear , hear . )
The proposal was unanimously passed , and Bro . STHWIENS , in acknowledging the compliment , mentioned that this was the 21 st occasion upon which the brethren had honoured him by election . The following brethren were then presented with Charity jewels , bars , See , in acknowledgment of the services they had rendered as Stewards at the Festivals of the different Masonic Institutions : Bros . A . J . Lawrence , Colonel Ricardo , W . G . Crombie , W . Parton , C . E . Keyser , Captain
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire.
Tupman , W . Bonny , S . G . Kirchhoffer , A . A . Hardy , J . J . Simcox , W . H . Reed , Sydney Smith , and W . A . Hardy . The Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows :
Bro . Lieut .-Col . J . Otway , W . M . 18 99 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Lieut .-Col . G . C . Ricardo , W . M . 574 ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . F . F . Penruddock , 771 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Charles Stephens . P . M . 414 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ G . J . Phillips , P . M . 945 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . W . Martin , P . M . 414 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng . ... Prov . G . Sec . „ F . J . C . Forss , P . M . 1566 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ A . J . Lawrence , P . M . 414 ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ W . A . Hart , P . M . 222 S ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks . „ Svdnev Smith . P . M . 20 ... ... Prnv . G . D . of C .
„ G . W . Fortescue , W . M . 2437 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C . „ A . C . Layton , P . M . 771 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Thomas Pettitt , P . M . 1887 ... „ . ) D ~ ,, . , „ „ E . J . Lewis , W . M . uoi j Prov ' G > SttL Brs - „ A . VV . Hall , Org . 2671 .. ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ E . Lloyd , P . M . 795 ... ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Sec . „ VV . R . Cook , P . M . 1770 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ John Baynes , W . M . 2671 ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Purst . „ C . Weeden , l . P . M . 70 = ; ... ... ^
„ J . B . Evans , l . P . M . 2460 ... ... | „ Captain A . Lynden-Bell , W . M . 18 99 ... i-Prov . G . Stwds . „ A . W . Gundry , S . W . 1 S 99 ... ... | „ E . A . Stickland , J . vV . 574 ... ... J „ W . Hemmirgs , not ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . „ J . F . Stevens , 204 . * ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Tyler .
On the proposal of Bro . KIRCUIIOITER , a vote of thanks was accorded to General Sir Edwin Markham , Capt . Bunting , and Cjuartermaster-Sergt Blyth , for the facilities and assistance they had given in connection with the holding of the lodge and dinner in the College buildings . The business of the Prov . G . Lodge shortly afterwards terminated , and
the brethren adjourned lo an adjoining building , and partook of a cold collation , provided by Bro . James , of the Wellington College Hotel . The musical programme was carried out by the band and pipers of the 2 nd Black \ Vatch . The pipers on their arrival marched round the room once or twice , and also took up their stand in rear of the head table playing favourite airs .
The PROV . G . MASTER gave the first toast , that of "The Queen and the Craft , " followed by " The Most Worshipful the Grand " Master of F . ngland , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , the Earl Amherst ; the R . W , the Dep . Grand Master , the Earl of Warwick ; and the Grand Officers of England , Present and Past , " both of which were enthusiastically honoured .
In responding to the latter toast , Bro . EVE remarked that both Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Officers were selected with much care , and were appointed from the ranks of brethren who had in one way or another distinguished themselves in life—gallant officers who , like their Prov . G . Master , had served their country , statesmen , judges , and others . ( Cheers . ) " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master" was suitably proposed
by Bro . KEYSER , who , while acknowledging the able manner in which the province had been governed by Bro . Morland during the interregnum followirg the decease of their first Prov . G . Master , the lamented Duke of Clarence , and the appointment of a successor , said the brethren generally were much pleased when they leirned ofthe appointment of Lord Wantage . It wouldbe the pleasure of each member to serve under his lordship , and render him every assistance . ( Cheers . )
The PROV . G . MASTER , in the course of his reply , said that he hoped shortly to improve his acquaintance with the brethren of the province . Since he had been appointed to the office be had received every assistance from the breihren , and particularly from the Deputy Prov . G . Master ( Bro . Morland ) . ( Cheers . ) His lordship concluded by proposing " The Health of the V . W . the Deputy Prov . G . Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " ( Cheers . )
Bro . MORLAND , who responded , said that he was amply repaid if during the time he had charge of the province he had given satisfaction to the brethren , and handed over the province in an efficient state . His labour for the province had been a work of love . ( Cheers . ) The remaining toasts were " The Visitors" and" The W . M . and Officers of the Wellesley ' Lodge , No . 1899 , " to each of which suitable response was made .
Consecration Of The Earl's Court Lodge, No. 2705.
CONSECRATION OF THE EARL'S COURT LODGE , No . 2705 .
'The consecration meeting of this new lodge was held at the Royal Palace Hotel , Kensington , on Friday , the 7 th instant . Bro . E . Letchworth , F . S . A ., G . Sec , was the Consecrating Officer , assisted by Bros . A . H . Bevan , G . Treas ., as S . W . ; A . L . Florence , G . Supt . of Works , as J . W . ; Ven . Archdeacon Stevens , M . A ., F . S . A ., P . G . C , as Chaplain ;
F . Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . of C . ; J . H . Rutherglen , P . D . G . S . B ., as I . G . ; and the following founders were present : Bros . Lieut .-Col . G . E . E . Blunt , P . P . S . G . W . Middx . ; F . Langford , P . M . ; John Worth , W . M . S 34 ; Lieut .-Col . W . Watts , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset ; Joseph Cox , P . G . Stwd . Middx . ; James W . Facey , VV . M . 1767 ; Sydney C .
Montague-Austin , W . M . 144 ; Charles G . Halt , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; W . S . Lyon , W . Packer , P . M . ; J . J . Orr , Albert J . Taylor , William Neighbour , Jas . Copper , J . II , King , Imre Kiralfy , P . A . G . D . C ; S . VV . Keene , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; Charles E . Betts , P . M . ; R . J . Maitland Coffin , W . M . 25 S 1 ;
R . M . Sharpin , S . Mussell , Joel Davis , Henry W . Williams , Alexander Dormon , Ernest Jones , Thomas Leete , Thomas Cox , John J . B . Gilbeart , Harry Neighbour , Frederick Franklin , John C Gentle , John R . Ingram , Frederick Spink , and Thomas J . Nichols .
The following two founders sent regret for inability to be present at the consecration : Bros . Arthur J . Taylor and J . H . Macnaughten . The following were present as visitors :
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Analysis Of The Returns.
Lodjie , No . 400 , and ^ 21 per Bro . Thomas from the Order the Secret Monitor , of which the Farl of Warwick is tbe G . S . R ., amount to £ ^ 2 , and complete the second sub-division of the Stewards' Lists . Last year , under this head , was rntered ^ 210 , being thc personal donation of H . E . Idris Bey Ragheb , Dist . G . M . for Egypt , and the largest ever given by a private individual to this Fund .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held on the ist instant , in the Gymnasium of the Royal Military College , Sandhurst , which had been placed at the disposal of the Wellesley Lodge by Lieut .-Gene ' ral Sir Edwin Markham , K . C . B . Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Wantage , V . C ., K . C . B ., presided , supported by the Prov . Grand Officers for the year , including Bros . J . T . Morland , D . P . G . M . ; C . O . Burgess , Prov . S . G . W . ; W . Bonny , Prov . J . G . W . ; the Revs . J . L . Turbutt and
F . F . Penruddock , Prov . G . Chaplains ; Charles Stephens , Prov . G . Treas . ; G . F . Slade , Prov . G . Reg . ; J . VV . Martin , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . B . Biddies , Prov . J . G . D . ; Lieut . E . B . Ormond , Prov . G . D . of C . ; S . Knight , jun ., Prov . A . G . D . of C . ; Major W . Nicholls , Prov . G . S . B . ; E . H . Simmons , Prov . A . G . Sec . ; A . J . Lawrence , W . R . Cook , T . Pettitt , and A . H . Bull , Prov . G . Stewards ; and W . Hemmings and J . F . Stevens , Prov . G . Tylers .
There were also present a goodly number of Grand Officers , Past Prov . Grand Officers , and brethren representing the various lodges in the province , among these being—Bros . Charles E . Keyser ( Treasurer R . M . LB . ) ; Richard Eve ( Chairman of the Board of Management R . M . I . B . ); J . M . McLeod ( Sec . R . M . I . B . ); Jas . Terry ( Sec . R . M . B . I . ) : J . E . Bowen , D . P . G . M . Buckinghamshire ; H . D'Almaine , J .
O . Carter , E . Margrett , S . G . Kirchhoffer , E . Home , W . Ferguson , G . H . Morland , C . Slaughter , Rev . A . W . N . Deacon , F . E . Hedges , S . Payne , S . Knight , W . W . Ridley , E . Prince , Captain E . S . Heard , G . T . Phillips , G . J . Cosburn , H . G . Powell , A . H . Bull , W . R . Nicholas , W . Hickie , Col . Lushington , S . Smith , W . A . Hardy , Capt . Arthur Tupman , Theodore H . White , Col . Gerald Ricardo , VV . G . Crombie C . H . Weeden , E . J . Lewis , D . N . Heron , T . Sawyer , R . Bunce ,
W . R . Cook , G . H . Cowburn , R . E . Goolden , R . Tucker , C . Batting , R . Pocock , T . Page , Col . O . Ball , E . K . Purnell , F . Tunbridge , Lieut .-Col . Jocelyn Otway , A . VV . Hall , W . Andrews , W . E . Kington Howard , R . W . H . Ackworth , Norris , J . Headington , F . Foot , A . Clarke , A . G . Haines , II . Lewis , G . Mitchell , R . Brayne , J . B . Evans , J . Baynes , A . T . Cannon , E . Lloyd , Captain A . Lynden-Bell , and others .
The PROV . G . SECRETARY read letters of apology for non-attendance receivd from Bros , the Earl of Jersey , Lord Onslow , Viscount Valentia , and W .-W . Beach , M . P ., the G . Secretary ( Bro . Letchworth ) , Bros . Lieut .-Col . Ciark and Lieut .-Col . Talbot , the Prov . G . Secretaries of Hampshire , Bucks , Surrey , Sussex , and Oxon , and other distinguished brethren . The Prov . G . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous Prov . G . Lodge having been printed and circulated were taken as read .
The PROV . G . SECRETARY called over the roll of the lodges in the province , when it appeared that all of them were represented . The names of the Prov . G . Officers for the year were also called , and most of these were present . The Prov . G . Secretary reported the particulars of the recent consecration of the Aldermaston Lodge .
The financial statement of the province for the past year was read , showing a satisfactory balance . The PROV . G . SECRETARY regretted to say there had been a slight deficiency on the publication of the " Masonic Register and Calendar , " which was a most excellent and useful work , and it was hoped that ail possibility of a loss on this item in future years would be removed bv the lodges subscribing more liberally for copies of the book .
On the motion of the PROV . SENIOR G . WARDEN , seconded by the PROV J UNIOR G . WARDEN , the report was unanimously adopted . The PROV . G . SECRETARY gave an interesting report upon the condition of the various lodges in the province , showing that Masonry continues to make good progress in Berkshire . The total membership numbered at the present time 757 , and during the past twelve months there had been 52 initiations .
The report of the Provincial Charity Committee , which had met prior to the lodge , was read by Bro . E . MARGRETT , the indefatigable Secretary , showing the good work effected by this organisation , and its adoption was moved by Bro . KEYSER , who said he felt quite sure the whole of the brethren must have felt extremely pleased with tlie information afforded as regards the elections to the several Charitable Institutions of the Order .
( Hear , hear . ) As most of the brethren were probably aware , it was a great undertaking to carry a case , upwards of 5000 votes being required for the purpose . There could be no doubt that the Charity organisation in this province was very good indeed , and that they had a first-rate Secretary in Bro . Margrett , to whom they were all much indebted for the able and painstaking manner in which the work was carried out . ( Hear and
applaus \) It was gratifyirg to know that this province had maintained an excellent position among the numerous Masonic provinces in this kingdom as regards the support accorded to the three great Charitable Institutions , and that at the Festival held in behalf of the Bays' School at Brighton last week , when he had the honour of presiding , this province came second in the list of contributions , being only beaten by his old Province of Herts . ( Applause . )
Bro . STEPHEN KNIGHT seconded the resolution , which was agreed to
nem . con . The S . G . WARDEN proposed that Bro . Charles Stephens , who had performed the duties of Provincial Grand Treasurer so satisfactorily for many years past , be re-elected to that office . ( Applause . )
The J . G . WARDEN seconded the nomination , and , on behalf of the brethren of the province generally , congratulated Bro . Stephens upon thc improved state of his health . They sincerely hoped he would be spared many years still to occupy the position of Provincial Grand Treasurer . ( Hear , hear . )
The proposal was unanimously passed , and Bro . STHWIENS , in acknowledging the compliment , mentioned that this was the 21 st occasion upon which the brethren had honoured him by election . The following brethren were then presented with Charity jewels , bars , See , in acknowledgment of the services they had rendered as Stewards at the Festivals of the different Masonic Institutions : Bros . A . J . Lawrence , Colonel Ricardo , W . G . Crombie , W . Parton , C . E . Keyser , Captain
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berkshire.
Tupman , W . Bonny , S . G . Kirchhoffer , A . A . Hardy , J . J . Simcox , W . H . Reed , Sydney Smith , and W . A . Hardy . The Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested as follows :
Bro . Lieut .-Col . J . Otway , W . M . 18 99 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ Lieut .-Col . G . C . Ricardo , W . M . 574 ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Rev . F . F . Penruddock , 771 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Charles Stephens . P . M . 414 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ G . J . Phillips , P . M . 945 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ J . W . Martin , P . M . 414 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng . ... Prov . G . Sec . „ F . J . C . Forss , P . M . 1566 ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ A . J . Lawrence , P . M . 414 ... ... Prov . J . G . D . „ W . A . Hart , P . M . 222 S ... ... Prov . G . S . of Wks . „ Svdnev Smith . P . M . 20 ... ... Prnv . G . D . of C .
„ G . W . Fortescue , W . M . 2437 ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C . „ A . C . Layton , P . M . 771 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Thomas Pettitt , P . M . 1887 ... „ . ) D ~ ,, . , „ „ E . J . Lewis , W . M . uoi j Prov ' G > SttL Brs - „ A . VV . Hall , Org . 2671 .. ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ E . Lloyd , P . M . 795 ... ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Sec . „ VV . R . Cook , P . M . 1770 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ John Baynes , W . M . 2671 ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Purst . „ C . Weeden , l . P . M . 70 = ; ... ... ^
„ J . B . Evans , l . P . M . 2460 ... ... | „ Captain A . Lynden-Bell , W . M . 18 99 ... i-Prov . G . Stwds . „ A . W . Gundry , S . W . 1 S 99 ... ... | „ E . A . Stickland , J . vV . 574 ... ... J „ W . Hemmirgs , not ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . „ J . F . Stevens , 204 . * ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Tyler .
On the proposal of Bro . KIRCUIIOITER , a vote of thanks was accorded to General Sir Edwin Markham , Capt . Bunting , and Cjuartermaster-Sergt Blyth , for the facilities and assistance they had given in connection with the holding of the lodge and dinner in the College buildings . The business of the Prov . G . Lodge shortly afterwards terminated , and
the brethren adjourned lo an adjoining building , and partook of a cold collation , provided by Bro . James , of the Wellington College Hotel . The musical programme was carried out by the band and pipers of the 2 nd Black \ Vatch . The pipers on their arrival marched round the room once or twice , and also took up their stand in rear of the head table playing favourite airs .
The PROV . G . MASTER gave the first toast , that of "The Queen and the Craft , " followed by " The Most Worshipful the Grand " Master of F . ngland , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , the Earl Amherst ; the R . W , the Dep . Grand Master , the Earl of Warwick ; and the Grand Officers of England , Present and Past , " both of which were enthusiastically honoured .
In responding to the latter toast , Bro . EVE remarked that both Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Officers were selected with much care , and were appointed from the ranks of brethren who had in one way or another distinguished themselves in life—gallant officers who , like their Prov . G . Master , had served their country , statesmen , judges , and others . ( Cheers . ) " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master" was suitably proposed
by Bro . KEYSER , who , while acknowledging the able manner in which the province had been governed by Bro . Morland during the interregnum followirg the decease of their first Prov . G . Master , the lamented Duke of Clarence , and the appointment of a successor , said the brethren generally were much pleased when they leirned ofthe appointment of Lord Wantage . It wouldbe the pleasure of each member to serve under his lordship , and render him every assistance . ( Cheers . )
The PROV . G . MASTER , in the course of his reply , said that he hoped shortly to improve his acquaintance with the brethren of the province . Since he had been appointed to the office be had received every assistance from the breihren , and particularly from the Deputy Prov . G . Master ( Bro . Morland ) . ( Cheers . ) His lordship concluded by proposing " The Health of the V . W . the Deputy Prov . G . Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " ( Cheers . )
Bro . MORLAND , who responded , said that he was amply repaid if during the time he had charge of the province he had given satisfaction to the brethren , and handed over the province in an efficient state . His labour for the province had been a work of love . ( Cheers . ) The remaining toasts were " The Visitors" and" The W . M . and Officers of the Wellesley ' Lodge , No . 1899 , " to each of which suitable response was made .
Consecration Of The Earl's Court Lodge, No. 2705.
CONSECRATION OF THE EARL'S COURT LODGE , No . 2705 .
'The consecration meeting of this new lodge was held at the Royal Palace Hotel , Kensington , on Friday , the 7 th instant . Bro . E . Letchworth , F . S . A ., G . Sec , was the Consecrating Officer , assisted by Bros . A . H . Bevan , G . Treas ., as S . W . ; A . L . Florence , G . Supt . of Works , as J . W . ; Ven . Archdeacon Stevens , M . A ., F . S . A ., P . G . C , as Chaplain ;
F . Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . of C . ; J . H . Rutherglen , P . D . G . S . B ., as I . G . ; and the following founders were present : Bros . Lieut .-Col . G . E . E . Blunt , P . P . S . G . W . Middx . ; F . Langford , P . M . ; John Worth , W . M . S 34 ; Lieut .-Col . W . Watts , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset ; Joseph Cox , P . G . Stwd . Middx . ; James W . Facey , VV . M . 1767 ; Sydney C .
Montague-Austin , W . M . 144 ; Charles G . Halt , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; W . S . Lyon , W . Packer , P . M . ; J . J . Orr , Albert J . Taylor , William Neighbour , Jas . Copper , J . II , King , Imre Kiralfy , P . A . G . D . C ; S . VV . Keene , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; Charles E . Betts , P . M . ; R . J . Maitland Coffin , W . M . 25 S 1 ;
R . M . Sharpin , S . Mussell , Joel Davis , Henry W . Williams , Alexander Dormon , Ernest Jones , Thomas Leete , Thomas Cox , John J . B . Gilbeart , Harry Neighbour , Frederick Franklin , John C Gentle , John R . Ingram , Frederick Spink , and Thomas J . Nichols .
The following two founders sent regret for inability to be present at the consecration : Bros . Arthur J . Taylor and J . H . Macnaughten . The following were present as visitors :