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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The annual Grand Lodge of this Province yvas held at St . John ' s Rooms , Winchester , on Tuesday , yvhen , despite the unfavourable state of the weather , there was a numerous attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened shortly after two o ' clock by the P . G . M ., the R . W . Bro . W .
W . B . Beach , M . P ., who was supported by Bro . Major-Gen . Brownrigg , C . B ., P . G . M . of Surrey , and the following Officers of P . G . Lodge , Bros . VV . Hickman , D . P . G . M . ; H . Abraham , S . G . Warden ; F . PineoJ . G . Warden ; Revs . E . W . Watts and F . W . Thoytes , G . Chaplains ; E . G . Holbrook , G . Registrar ; M . E . Frost , G . Treasurer ; J . E . Le Feuvre , G . Secretary ; and many other past and present
officers , Bro . E . Groves , G . A . D . C , officiating as Director of Ceremonies . Among the visitors were Bros . F . Binckes , Secretary of the'Boys' School , F . Divison , P . P . G . W . ( Middlesex ) , and J . Mason , 309 , P . S . G . D . ( Middlesex ) . The Past Provincial Officers present included Bros . Capt . Best , R . Eve , H . Ford , Rev . J . N . Palmer , G . Wyatt ,
E . Booth , G . S . Lancaster , J . Naish , J . Wallingford , J . W . Lamb , P . P . G . Wardens ; Captain J . C . Moore , F . F . Hare , J . Dew , J . R . Weston , P . P . G . Registrars ; J . T . Craven , J . Lemon , G . Rake , T . Stopher , P . P . G . Supts . Works ; E . Sheppard , 76 , A . Richardson , H . Hacker , W . Sowdon , P . P . G . Deacons ; E . W . Rebbeck , P . M . 195 , P . P . G . P . ; F . Newman , P . M . 17- ; . P . P . G . Sec . Isle of Wight ; C . A .
Dyer , P . M . 3 S 9- P . G . S . B . ; J . Weeks , P . M . 804 . P . P . G . S . B . ; T . J . Futcher ; P . M . n 12 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Parkes , W . M . ie , i , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . D . Barford , P . M . 359 , P . P . G . D . C ; E ' . VV . Wyatt , W . M . 35 ; R . Sharpe , W . M . 130 , P . P . G . O . ; Dr . H . C . Dyer , W . M . 132 ; Dr . A . P . Wilks , W . M . 6 9 8 , '; J . Druitt , jun ., W . M ., 195 ; W . R .. Rogers , P . M . 195 ; J . Clark , W . M . 259 ; H . T . Bath , P . M ., 319 , P . P . G . A . D . C ;
G . M . Passenger , jun ., W . M . 394 ; J . Walker , J . W . 1112 ; Capt . C . C . Petley , 551 ; W . Parsons , W . M . 6 94 ; G . Lear , P . M . 604 ; A . W . Ward , J . W . 132 ; C . C . Gold , P . M . 723 ; H . T . Way , P . M . 76 ; M . Miles , P . M . 130 ; j . Harrison , P . M . 804 ; J . Smith , W . M . 133 ; M . Emanuel , P . M . 205 ; C W . Powning , P . M . 13 A 3 ; T . Morgan , W . M . 175 ; C V
Helsdon , P . M . 1373 ; W . Tasker , W . M . 1373 ; J . Maltby , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . F . Sherman , P . G . Steward ; G . Bond , W . M . 487 ; J . Clay , W . M . 804 ; S . Ellis , P . M . 342 ; F . Court , W . M . 257 ; T . Francis , P . M . 804 ; J . Lintott , P . M . 804 ( Havant ); | . Cole , P . M . 928 ( Petersfield ); Edgeler , P . M . 928 ; C . B . Whitcomb , P . M . 903 ; G . F . Lancaster , P . M . 903 ; H . VV . Townsend , W . M . 1428 ; R . J . Turney , P . M .
342 ; J . R . Johnson , P . P . G . Steyvard ; A . L . Emanuel , P . M . 106 9 ; R . Osborne , J . W . 487 , P . P . G . Org . ; R . Barber , 342 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . G . N . Godwin , Chap ., 257 and 1428 ; Valentine Brown , J . W . 903 ; W . Payne , S . W 342 ; R . W . Mitchell , Sec . 903 ; Wilmott , S . D . 342 ; Arnold , J . W . 342 ; T . P . Palsgrave , I . G . 487 ; C . H . Liddell , J . W . 804 ; J . R . Hayman , Sec . 257 ; F . White , Outridge , W . E . Atkins , C .
Daniels , J . H . Bridle , G . Dean , all of 487 ( Portsmouth ) ; H . Kimber , I . G . 804 ; W . D . Parkhouse , 342 ; R . W . Downing , 903 ; Rev . T . W . Johnston , 804 , & c . The Economy Lodge , No . 76 ( Winchester ) , yvas represented by the VV . M ., Bro . E . r > . Godwin , P . M . ' s J . C Moore , T . Stopher , E . Suclling , J . Harris , Salter , S . R . Everitt ; Col . A . R . Naghten , M . P . for the city , and several other
members ; Every lodge in the province being represented except the Twelve Brothers and thc Clausentium . The transaction of the business of the Province occupied nearly three hours . The Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s accounts exhibited a very gratifying state of affairs , shewing a balance in hand of £ 25 8 17 s . alter investing £ 210 in New Zealand bonds during the past year . The accounts
yvere reciived and adopted , also the report of the committee for auditing them . The invested capital of the province now amounts to £ 600 . Of the balance in hand propositions to subscribe 100 guineas to thc Royal Masonic Boys' School ( at the recent annual festival of which Bro . Beach presided ) , and additional votes to the other charities , as yvell as various other sums , were unanimously
agreed to . On the motion of Bro . G . Rake ( Portsmouth ) , seconded by Bro . E . Booth ( Southampton ) , Bro . M . E . Frost was reelected Treasurer . After the transaction of thc remaining business on the agend 1 paper the P . G . M . appointed the following brethren officers for the ensuing year : —
J . Harris , P . M . 76 Prov . S . G . W . G . Rake , P . M . 487 Prov . J . G . W . E . W . Watts , P . M . 151 Prov . G . Chaplain S . Scott , 364 Prov . G . Chaplain W . B . Rogers , P . M . 195 Prov . G . Reg . M . E . Frost , P . M . 1069 Prov . G . Treas . T . E . LeFeuvre W . M . 1112 Prov . G . Sec .
C . T . Alice P . M . 151 Prov . G . S . D . W . F . J . Turner , P . M . 6 9 8 Prov . G . J . D . J . Lintott , P . M . 804 Prov . G . S . of "W . M . Miles , P . M . 130 Prov . G . D . of C . S . R . Ellis , P . M . 342 Prov . A . D . of C . Capt . C . C . Petley , P . M . 5 •; 1 Prov . G . S . B . Dr . H . G . Dyer , W . M . 132 ' Prov . G . Purs .
E . W . Wyatt , W . M . 33 Prov . G . i tewanl J . Druitt , jun . W . M . 195 Prov . G . Steward R . J . Turney , P . M . 342 Prov . G . Steward G . M . Passenger , jun ., W . M . 394 Prov . G . Steward J . Cole , W . M . 928 Prov . G . Steward J . Smith , W . M . 1331 Prov . G . Steward J . Biggs , 130 Prov . G . Tyler
J . Exell , 487 Prov . G . Tyler Before the P . G . Lodge closed Bro . Binckes tendered the best thanks of the executive of the Boys' School to Bro . Beach , and their high estimation of the services cheerfully rendered by him on the occasion of the recent festival of that institution , the most successful ever held in connection with any of the Masonic charities , the sum of £ 13 , 570
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having been received . Bro . Binckes added that it had been decided to invest another £ 3000 , and that the commit were authorised to provide for 32 additional sons of Freemasons being admitted . In conclusion he thanked the Deputy P . G . M . and the province generally for their liberal support of the schools . Subsequently a banquet took place at the Guildhall ,
the P . G . M . presiding . About 100 brethren attended , and at the close a few toasts were given . " The Gtueen , " " The Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , " " The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , " and " The Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , and Officers of Grand Lodge , " were proposed from the chair and enthusiastically
received by the company . With the latter Bro . Beach coupled the name cf a brothe r who had served the office of Grand Warden in former years , but yvho had since been selected , for the great merit he had displayed , to preside over a most important province—of that brother who had done them the honour to be present at the meeting that day—General Brownrigg . ( Much cheering . ) They
greeted his presence with the utmost enthusiasm . They had never had the pleasure of seeing him in the province of Hampshire and the Isle Wight before , but he truste 1 that his visit would enhance the good understanding which had previously existed and would lie cemented that day between the Freemasons of Surrey and those of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
General Brownrigg responded , remarking that it was more than 21 years since he had had the honour of being the Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of England , and Masonry had become so . popular in the present day that a small man like himself could hardly expect to attain those very high ranks which existed in the Craft ; when they saw the Wardens' chairs occupied by princes
of the blood royal it yvas very flattering to the Craft , but exceedingly difficult for others to attain to such high honours . ( Hear , hear . ) The principles which had guided their Provincial Grand Master had always been so just and excellent that he had no doubt , in the distribution of the purple , he always took care to give it to those who yvere worthy of that honour .
( Applause . ) He trusted that they yvould permit him to propose a toast before he sat clown—the toast of the evening—that of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . " ( Great cheering . ) He had been extremely pleased that day with the visit he had paid them , and he should very much regret if in the future he could not be
able to attend the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , and he hoped when his convenience would permit to see the Provincial Grand Master of Hants at the Surrey meetings . ' 1 he Chairman acknowledged the toast . He was happy to say that during the time he bad had the pleasurcof presiding over them he had mec with nothing but
encouragement on all sides , and he was induced by that to think that the Craft had not suffered in any way during that period . ( Applause . ) They had in various parts of the province seen of late new lodges spring into existence , and they had also seen that lodges which became dissatisfied with the buildings in which they had previously met had secured new buildings for themselves yvhich did honour to
the Craft and their enterprise . ( Hear , hear . ) He should be failing in his duty if he did not offer to the brethren of his province his most cordial thanks for the way in which they came forward and supported him yvhen called upon to preside over the proceedings in connection with the Boys' School—a subject which had been already alluded to by Bro . Binckes during the former part of the day '
sproceecings . He ( the Chairman ) knew that the brethren had been previously called upon to make great exertions in that cause , and it was hardly to be expected that when they were appealed to by him to support him during the proceedings for the charity , they would again make the saciifices they did , but when the donations were announced at the festival they elicited the warmest
recognition . ( Hear , hear ) . The right worshipful brother intimated that the Provincial Lodge would be held next year at Southampton . ( Hear , hear ) . It was nine years since the Provincial Grand Lodge had been held in that town , and not since the year he had the honour of being installed as Provincial Grand Master . He assured the brethren it was his earnest wish , in the distribution of the honours of
the Grand Lodge , to reward merit and ability , but it was extremely difficult always to meet the case . He could , however , assure those brethren who had exerted themselves in the cause of Freemasonry that though they appeared to be passed by at the present moment , such would not be be the case eventually , for their merits would not be lost sight of , and he trusted that all would endeavour to
promote thc prosperity of the Craft by all means in their power . ( Great cheering ) . Bro . Stopher ( Winchester ) submitted the next toast , " The D . P . G . M . of the Province , Bro . W . Hickman , P . A . G . D . C . of England , " and Bro . Hickman suitably replied . Bro . Eve ( Aldershot ) gave " The Visitors , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Davison ( Province of Middlesex ) .
The Chairman proposed the toast of "The Wardens and Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " coupling with it the name of Bro . James Harris , who had rendered great services during the past few years . ( Applause . ) Bro . Harris , in acknowledging the toast , said it was just fourteen years since he was initiated , and it was also
just fourteen years since the last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held in Winchester . Bro . Hickman then gave "The Worshipful Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Lodges in the Province , " and said that of the twenty-eight lodges of which the province was composed twenty-seven were in full working order . Bro . Godwin , Winchester , replied to the toast , and ex-
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pressed his opinion that much good was done in the nro ¦ vince and throughout the world by an interchange of visits between the members of different lodges . " The Masonic Charities" was the last toast on the list . It was proposed by the Chairman , who dwelt on the eminent services of Bro . Binckes on behalf 0 f the Charities .
Consecration Of The Kingsland Lodge, No. 1693.
CONSECRATION OF THE KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 .
The above new lodge was formally consecrated on Tuesday , 7 th inst . The M . W . G . M . had authorised Bro . Terry , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , to perform the ceremony . That brother announced , during the evening , that this made the list of lodges consecrated by him during the past nine
years 100 in number . Among thc brethren present yvere Chas . Daniel , W . M 65 ; Chas . G . Hill , W . M . 1366 ; R . Snare , S . W . 228-W . Bawsor , S . VV . 1580 ; R . H . Halford , J . W . 228 ; R Pearcy , S . D . 228 ; A . J . Vanderlyn , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Kent " , 199 ; Cohen ,. Montefiore , 1017 ; F . G . Guyer , 1288 ; W . Morgan , 1385 ; E . Bowyer , P . M . 1580 ; John Hodges '
1319 ; R . De Lacy , 97 ; G . E . Cook , 382 ; Alex . Mullord , 1288 ; W . Fysh , W . T . Ovens , 1507 ; J . Powell , S . D 186 ; Jos . Stock , S . D . 1178 ; E . T . Read , P . M . 781 , 1 -j n ' W . H . Main , P . M . 813 ; Jas . Lyons , r 88 , * Jas . Hill , W . M . ' 228 ; T . Baile , 917 . Bros . Edgar Bowyer , P . M . 1471 , occupied the Chair of S . W . ; Jas . Hill , W . M . 228 ; J . W . ; Killick , sen ., P . M .
Merchant Navy , Secretary ; and Main , P . M . New Concord , Inner Guard . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the consecration ceremony was proceeded with . The customary oration was delivered by Bro . Terry , Bros . De Lacy , Hodges , and Mullord undertook the musical portion of the ceremony , and Bro . Cook presided at the harmonium .
On the conclusion of the ceremony the lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . L . Mather introduced Bro . Charles Kingston Killick , jun ., as the W . M , designate . The necessary obligations having been taken , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Terry performed the ceremony of installation . The W . M . on taking the chair appointed his officers as
follows : —Bros . Trewinnard , S . VV . ; H . P . Isaac , J . W . ; C . K . Killick , sen ., P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Hawkins , S . D . ; A . W . Fenner , J . D . ; Hall . I . G . ; T . Fitzmaurice , D . C ; W . Steedman , Tyler . The W . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Terry , in acknowledgment of the manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of consecration
and installation , which was unanimously carried , and ordered to be recorded in the minutes . Bro . Terry returned thanks . Bros . Terry , Mather , Hill , and Bowyer were elected honorary members of the new lodge . Several propositicne for initiation and joining were handed in , and the lodgs was closed .
The ceremonies of consecration and installation being concluded the brethren adjourned to the banquet , to which full justice yvas done by the brethren . ..., z ~ Giace having been sung . Bro . Killick , jun ., proposed tbe usual loyal toasts . " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , " and "The M . W . Pro G . Master , the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the
G . Officers" having been duly honoured , Bro Terry proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He did s » at the request of the brethren yvho had been invested that evening . Bro . Killick , jun ., ever since the day he was initiated , had exhibited a vast amount of zeal in the cause of Freemasonry . He had worked hard and consistently , and hc was sure the petitioners , as well as his Royal
Highness the Grand Master , had made a wise selection in appointing him the first W . M . of the Kingsland Lodge . Bro . Killick replied . The position in which he was placed that evening was one of which he was very proud . He sincerely thanked Bro . Terry for the kind way in which he had offered the toast for the acceptance of the
brethren , and the brethren for the way in which they had honoured it . He yvould say that , though this was the last of the 100 lodges that Bro . Terry had consecrated , he hoped it would not be the least in his esteem . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Consecrating Officer . " He referred to Bro . Terry ' s exertions in all matters Masonic . His zeal was known to all present , and
he felt himself perfectly inadequate to do justice to his many sterling qualities . Bro . Terry suitably replied . Bro . Vanderlyn replied for " The Visitors , " which was given from the chair . The next toast was that of " The Officers , " which was acknowledged by each . Bro . Trewinnard said the proceedings of the day
had been so eminently satisfactory that he was sure the most sanguine hopes of the promoters would be realised . Bro . Isaac gave a retrospect of the motives that led to the formation of the lodge , and promised that he would do all in his power to enhance its prosperity .
The Secretary remarked that it afforded him great p leasure to see his son in the chair ; it was gratifying to his feelings as a father to hear the eulogiums that were passed on their W . M . , The other toasts comprised "The Health of Bro . Fysh / " Thc Charities , " & c .
The steamer German , built for the Union Steamship Company , arrived at Southampton en 13 th instant from the Clyde , having made the run round , a distance of about 580 miles against fresh head winds , in 43 hours , being an average of over 13 J knots p « hour .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The annual Grand Lodge of this Province yvas held at St . John ' s Rooms , Winchester , on Tuesday , yvhen , despite the unfavourable state of the weather , there was a numerous attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened shortly after two o ' clock by the P . G . M ., the R . W . Bro . W .
W . B . Beach , M . P ., who was supported by Bro . Major-Gen . Brownrigg , C . B ., P . G . M . of Surrey , and the following Officers of P . G . Lodge , Bros . VV . Hickman , D . P . G . M . ; H . Abraham , S . G . Warden ; F . PineoJ . G . Warden ; Revs . E . W . Watts and F . W . Thoytes , G . Chaplains ; E . G . Holbrook , G . Registrar ; M . E . Frost , G . Treasurer ; J . E . Le Feuvre , G . Secretary ; and many other past and present
officers , Bro . E . Groves , G . A . D . C , officiating as Director of Ceremonies . Among the visitors were Bros . F . Binckes , Secretary of the'Boys' School , F . Divison , P . P . G . W . ( Middlesex ) , and J . Mason , 309 , P . S . G . D . ( Middlesex ) . The Past Provincial Officers present included Bros . Capt . Best , R . Eve , H . Ford , Rev . J . N . Palmer , G . Wyatt ,
E . Booth , G . S . Lancaster , J . Naish , J . Wallingford , J . W . Lamb , P . P . G . Wardens ; Captain J . C . Moore , F . F . Hare , J . Dew , J . R . Weston , P . P . G . Registrars ; J . T . Craven , J . Lemon , G . Rake , T . Stopher , P . P . G . Supts . Works ; E . Sheppard , 76 , A . Richardson , H . Hacker , W . Sowdon , P . P . G . Deacons ; E . W . Rebbeck , P . M . 195 , P . P . G . P . ; F . Newman , P . M . 17- ; . P . P . G . Sec . Isle of Wight ; C . A .
Dyer , P . M . 3 S 9- P . G . S . B . ; J . Weeks , P . M . 804 . P . P . G . S . B . ; T . J . Futcher ; P . M . n 12 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Parkes , W . M . ie , i , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . D . Barford , P . M . 359 , P . P . G . D . C ; E ' . VV . Wyatt , W . M . 35 ; R . Sharpe , W . M . 130 , P . P . G . O . ; Dr . H . C . Dyer , W . M . 132 ; Dr . A . P . Wilks , W . M . 6 9 8 , '; J . Druitt , jun ., W . M ., 195 ; W . R .. Rogers , P . M . 195 ; J . Clark , W . M . 259 ; H . T . Bath , P . M ., 319 , P . P . G . A . D . C ;
G . M . Passenger , jun ., W . M . 394 ; J . Walker , J . W . 1112 ; Capt . C . C . Petley , 551 ; W . Parsons , W . M . 6 94 ; G . Lear , P . M . 604 ; A . W . Ward , J . W . 132 ; C . C . Gold , P . M . 723 ; H . T . Way , P . M . 76 ; M . Miles , P . M . 130 ; j . Harrison , P . M . 804 ; J . Smith , W . M . 133 ; M . Emanuel , P . M . 205 ; C W . Powning , P . M . 13 A 3 ; T . Morgan , W . M . 175 ; C V
Helsdon , P . M . 1373 ; W . Tasker , W . M . 1373 ; J . Maltby , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . F . Sherman , P . G . Steward ; G . Bond , W . M . 487 ; J . Clay , W . M . 804 ; S . Ellis , P . M . 342 ; F . Court , W . M . 257 ; T . Francis , P . M . 804 ; J . Lintott , P . M . 804 ( Havant ); | . Cole , P . M . 928 ( Petersfield ); Edgeler , P . M . 928 ; C . B . Whitcomb , P . M . 903 ; G . F . Lancaster , P . M . 903 ; H . VV . Townsend , W . M . 1428 ; R . J . Turney , P . M .
342 ; J . R . Johnson , P . P . G . Steyvard ; A . L . Emanuel , P . M . 106 9 ; R . Osborne , J . W . 487 , P . P . G . Org . ; R . Barber , 342 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Rev . G . N . Godwin , Chap ., 257 and 1428 ; Valentine Brown , J . W . 903 ; W . Payne , S . W 342 ; R . W . Mitchell , Sec . 903 ; Wilmott , S . D . 342 ; Arnold , J . W . 342 ; T . P . Palsgrave , I . G . 487 ; C . H . Liddell , J . W . 804 ; J . R . Hayman , Sec . 257 ; F . White , Outridge , W . E . Atkins , C .
Daniels , J . H . Bridle , G . Dean , all of 487 ( Portsmouth ) ; H . Kimber , I . G . 804 ; W . D . Parkhouse , 342 ; R . W . Downing , 903 ; Rev . T . W . Johnston , 804 , & c . The Economy Lodge , No . 76 ( Winchester ) , yvas represented by the VV . M ., Bro . E . r > . Godwin , P . M . ' s J . C Moore , T . Stopher , E . Suclling , J . Harris , Salter , S . R . Everitt ; Col . A . R . Naghten , M . P . for the city , and several other
members ; Every lodge in the province being represented except the Twelve Brothers and thc Clausentium . The transaction of the business of the Province occupied nearly three hours . The Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s accounts exhibited a very gratifying state of affairs , shewing a balance in hand of £ 25 8 17 s . alter investing £ 210 in New Zealand bonds during the past year . The accounts
yvere reciived and adopted , also the report of the committee for auditing them . The invested capital of the province now amounts to £ 600 . Of the balance in hand propositions to subscribe 100 guineas to thc Royal Masonic Boys' School ( at the recent annual festival of which Bro . Beach presided ) , and additional votes to the other charities , as yvell as various other sums , were unanimously
agreed to . On the motion of Bro . G . Rake ( Portsmouth ) , seconded by Bro . E . Booth ( Southampton ) , Bro . M . E . Frost was reelected Treasurer . After the transaction of thc remaining business on the agend 1 paper the P . G . M . appointed the following brethren officers for the ensuing year : —
J . Harris , P . M . 76 Prov . S . G . W . G . Rake , P . M . 487 Prov . J . G . W . E . W . Watts , P . M . 151 Prov . G . Chaplain S . Scott , 364 Prov . G . Chaplain W . B . Rogers , P . M . 195 Prov . G . Reg . M . E . Frost , P . M . 1069 Prov . G . Treas . T . E . LeFeuvre W . M . 1112 Prov . G . Sec .
C . T . Alice P . M . 151 Prov . G . S . D . W . F . J . Turner , P . M . 6 9 8 Prov . G . J . D . J . Lintott , P . M . 804 Prov . G . S . of "W . M . Miles , P . M . 130 Prov . G . D . of C . S . R . Ellis , P . M . 342 Prov . A . D . of C . Capt . C . C . Petley , P . M . 5 •; 1 Prov . G . S . B . Dr . H . G . Dyer , W . M . 132 ' Prov . G . Purs .
E . W . Wyatt , W . M . 33 Prov . G . i tewanl J . Druitt , jun . W . M . 195 Prov . G . Steward R . J . Turney , P . M . 342 Prov . G . Steward G . M . Passenger , jun ., W . M . 394 Prov . G . Steward J . Cole , W . M . 928 Prov . G . Steward J . Smith , W . M . 1331 Prov . G . Steward J . Biggs , 130 Prov . G . Tyler
J . Exell , 487 Prov . G . Tyler Before the P . G . Lodge closed Bro . Binckes tendered the best thanks of the executive of the Boys' School to Bro . Beach , and their high estimation of the services cheerfully rendered by him on the occasion of the recent festival of that institution , the most successful ever held in connection with any of the Masonic charities , the sum of £ 13 , 570
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having been received . Bro . Binckes added that it had been decided to invest another £ 3000 , and that the commit were authorised to provide for 32 additional sons of Freemasons being admitted . In conclusion he thanked the Deputy P . G . M . and the province generally for their liberal support of the schools . Subsequently a banquet took place at the Guildhall ,
the P . G . M . presiding . About 100 brethren attended , and at the close a few toasts were given . " The Gtueen , " " The Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , " " The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , " and " The Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , and Officers of Grand Lodge , " were proposed from the chair and enthusiastically
received by the company . With the latter Bro . Beach coupled the name cf a brothe r who had served the office of Grand Warden in former years , but yvho had since been selected , for the great merit he had displayed , to preside over a most important province—of that brother who had done them the honour to be present at the meeting that day—General Brownrigg . ( Much cheering . ) They
greeted his presence with the utmost enthusiasm . They had never had the pleasure of seeing him in the province of Hampshire and the Isle Wight before , but he truste 1 that his visit would enhance the good understanding which had previously existed and would lie cemented that day between the Freemasons of Surrey and those of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
General Brownrigg responded , remarking that it was more than 21 years since he had had the honour of being the Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of England , and Masonry had become so . popular in the present day that a small man like himself could hardly expect to attain those very high ranks which existed in the Craft ; when they saw the Wardens' chairs occupied by princes
of the blood royal it yvas very flattering to the Craft , but exceedingly difficult for others to attain to such high honours . ( Hear , hear . ) The principles which had guided their Provincial Grand Master had always been so just and excellent that he had no doubt , in the distribution of the purple , he always took care to give it to those who yvere worthy of that honour .
( Applause . ) He trusted that they yvould permit him to propose a toast before he sat clown—the toast of the evening—that of " The Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . " ( Great cheering . ) He had been extremely pleased that day with the visit he had paid them , and he should very much regret if in the future he could not be
able to attend the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , and he hoped when his convenience would permit to see the Provincial Grand Master of Hants at the Surrey meetings . ' 1 he Chairman acknowledged the toast . He was happy to say that during the time he bad had the pleasurcof presiding over them he had mec with nothing but
encouragement on all sides , and he was induced by that to think that the Craft had not suffered in any way during that period . ( Applause . ) They had in various parts of the province seen of late new lodges spring into existence , and they had also seen that lodges which became dissatisfied with the buildings in which they had previously met had secured new buildings for themselves yvhich did honour to
the Craft and their enterprise . ( Hear , hear . ) He should be failing in his duty if he did not offer to the brethren of his province his most cordial thanks for the way in which they came forward and supported him yvhen called upon to preside over the proceedings in connection with the Boys' School—a subject which had been already alluded to by Bro . Binckes during the former part of the day '
sproceecings . He ( the Chairman ) knew that the brethren had been previously called upon to make great exertions in that cause , and it was hardly to be expected that when they were appealed to by him to support him during the proceedings for the charity , they would again make the saciifices they did , but when the donations were announced at the festival they elicited the warmest
recognition . ( Hear , hear ) . The right worshipful brother intimated that the Provincial Lodge would be held next year at Southampton . ( Hear , hear ) . It was nine years since the Provincial Grand Lodge had been held in that town , and not since the year he had the honour of being installed as Provincial Grand Master . He assured the brethren it was his earnest wish , in the distribution of the honours of
the Grand Lodge , to reward merit and ability , but it was extremely difficult always to meet the case . He could , however , assure those brethren who had exerted themselves in the cause of Freemasonry that though they appeared to be passed by at the present moment , such would not be be the case eventually , for their merits would not be lost sight of , and he trusted that all would endeavour to
promote thc prosperity of the Craft by all means in their power . ( Great cheering ) . Bro . Stopher ( Winchester ) submitted the next toast , " The D . P . G . M . of the Province , Bro . W . Hickman , P . A . G . D . C . of England , " and Bro . Hickman suitably replied . Bro . Eve ( Aldershot ) gave " The Visitors , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Davison ( Province of Middlesex ) .
The Chairman proposed the toast of "The Wardens and Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " coupling with it the name of Bro . James Harris , who had rendered great services during the past few years . ( Applause . ) Bro . Harris , in acknowledging the toast , said it was just fourteen years since he was initiated , and it was also
just fourteen years since the last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held in Winchester . Bro . Hickman then gave "The Worshipful Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Lodges in the Province , " and said that of the twenty-eight lodges of which the province was composed twenty-seven were in full working order . Bro . Godwin , Winchester , replied to the toast , and ex-
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pressed his opinion that much good was done in the nro ¦ vince and throughout the world by an interchange of visits between the members of different lodges . " The Masonic Charities" was the last toast on the list . It was proposed by the Chairman , who dwelt on the eminent services of Bro . Binckes on behalf 0 f the Charities .
Consecration Of The Kingsland Lodge, No. 1693.
CONSECRATION OF THE KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 .
The above new lodge was formally consecrated on Tuesday , 7 th inst . The M . W . G . M . had authorised Bro . Terry , Prov . G . D . C . Herts , to perform the ceremony . That brother announced , during the evening , that this made the list of lodges consecrated by him during the past nine
years 100 in number . Among thc brethren present yvere Chas . Daniel , W . M 65 ; Chas . G . Hill , W . M . 1366 ; R . Snare , S . W . 228-W . Bawsor , S . VV . 1580 ; R . H . Halford , J . W . 228 ; R Pearcy , S . D . 228 ; A . J . Vanderlyn , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Kent " , 199 ; Cohen ,. Montefiore , 1017 ; F . G . Guyer , 1288 ; W . Morgan , 1385 ; E . Bowyer , P . M . 1580 ; John Hodges '
1319 ; R . De Lacy , 97 ; G . E . Cook , 382 ; Alex . Mullord , 1288 ; W . Fysh , W . T . Ovens , 1507 ; J . Powell , S . D 186 ; Jos . Stock , S . D . 1178 ; E . T . Read , P . M . 781 , 1 -j n ' W . H . Main , P . M . 813 ; Jas . Lyons , r 88 , * Jas . Hill , W . M . ' 228 ; T . Baile , 917 . Bros . Edgar Bowyer , P . M . 1471 , occupied the Chair of S . W . ; Jas . Hill , W . M . 228 ; J . W . ; Killick , sen ., P . M .
Merchant Navy , Secretary ; and Main , P . M . New Concord , Inner Guard . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the consecration ceremony was proceeded with . The customary oration was delivered by Bro . Terry , Bros . De Lacy , Hodges , and Mullord undertook the musical portion of the ceremony , and Bro . Cook presided at the harmonium .
On the conclusion of the ceremony the lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . L . Mather introduced Bro . Charles Kingston Killick , jun ., as the W . M , designate . The necessary obligations having been taken , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Terry performed the ceremony of installation . The W . M . on taking the chair appointed his officers as
follows : —Bros . Trewinnard , S . VV . ; H . P . Isaac , J . W . ; C . K . Killick , sen ., P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Hawkins , S . D . ; A . W . Fenner , J . D . ; Hall . I . G . ; T . Fitzmaurice , D . C ; W . Steedman , Tyler . The W . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Terry , in acknowledgment of the manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of consecration
and installation , which was unanimously carried , and ordered to be recorded in the minutes . Bro . Terry returned thanks . Bros . Terry , Mather , Hill , and Bowyer were elected honorary members of the new lodge . Several propositicne for initiation and joining were handed in , and the lodgs was closed .
The ceremonies of consecration and installation being concluded the brethren adjourned to the banquet , to which full justice yvas done by the brethren . ..., z ~ Giace having been sung . Bro . Killick , jun ., proposed tbe usual loyal toasts . " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , " and "The M . W . Pro G . Master , the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the
G . Officers" having been duly honoured , Bro Terry proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He did s » at the request of the brethren yvho had been invested that evening . Bro . Killick , jun ., ever since the day he was initiated , had exhibited a vast amount of zeal in the cause of Freemasonry . He had worked hard and consistently , and hc was sure the petitioners , as well as his Royal
Highness the Grand Master , had made a wise selection in appointing him the first W . M . of the Kingsland Lodge . Bro . Killick replied . The position in which he was placed that evening was one of which he was very proud . He sincerely thanked Bro . Terry for the kind way in which he had offered the toast for the acceptance of the
brethren , and the brethren for the way in which they had honoured it . He yvould say that , though this was the last of the 100 lodges that Bro . Terry had consecrated , he hoped it would not be the least in his esteem . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Consecrating Officer . " He referred to Bro . Terry ' s exertions in all matters Masonic . His zeal was known to all present , and
he felt himself perfectly inadequate to do justice to his many sterling qualities . Bro . Terry suitably replied . Bro . Vanderlyn replied for " The Visitors , " which was given from the chair . The next toast was that of " The Officers , " which was acknowledged by each . Bro . Trewinnard said the proceedings of the day
had been so eminently satisfactory that he was sure the most sanguine hopes of the promoters would be realised . Bro . Isaac gave a retrospect of the motives that led to the formation of the lodge , and promised that he would do all in his power to enhance its prosperity .
The Secretary remarked that it afforded him great p leasure to see his son in the chair ; it was gratifying to his feelings as a father to hear the eulogiums that were passed on their W . M . , The other toasts comprised "The Health of Bro . Fysh / " Thc Charities , " & c .
The steamer German , built for the Union Steamship Company , arrived at Southampton en 13 th instant from the Clyde , having made the run round , a distance of about 580 miles against fresh head winds , in 43 hours , being an average of over 13 J knots p « hour .