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unres at the Temperance Hall , on Friday afternoon the fh inst The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Rro Step hen Knight , Prov . S . G . W ., who was supported Z Bros . Margrett , P . G . D . of England j Ferguson W M . tLoold Lodge , and Prov . J . G . W . j Bance , P . M . P . P . W * . Geo . M . Knight , P . M ., P . P . J . G . O . ; George ffirn P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Head , P . M ., P-P-J-CO . ; £° G Hall , P . P . G . R . ; George Boyer , P . P . G . S . B . ; i
Walter Graham ; Burns , P . G . LU . j W . 1 . lomsj j . . Nundy , P . S . G . D . ; G . Graham ; Joseph Newbery , P G 0 ; R- Canning , Harrold , R . Maples , R . Dampier-Cliild , Hugh Kidd , Fowler , H . Jackson , Parfitt , Astley , I Hamlen " , W . Davies , Ingram , James Legg , and others . The VV . M . having advanced Bros . Ingram , Astley , Fowler , and Parfitt to the honourable Degree of M . M . M ., the dulin
c W of the lodge , Bro . Montagu Palmer , was y - stalled as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably and impressively performed by Bro . Margrett . The ne wly-installed W . M . proceeded at once to appoint and invest the officers as follows : Bros . Stephen Knight , iPM . ; F . G . Hall , S . W . ; W . Graham , J . W . j A . Burns M . O . ; VV . T . Toms , S . O . ; J . T . Nundy , J . O . ;
, Rev . J . Atkins , Chap . ; E . Head , Treas . ; Geo . Boyer , Res- of Marks ; John Bance , Sec ; Joseph Newbery , SD . J R . Canning , J . D . ; F . J . Harrold , D . C . j Hugh Kidd , I . G . j and James Legg , Tyler . This portion of the ceremony having terminated , the W . M ., in the name of the officers and brethren of the lodge , presented to the I P . M ., Bro . Stephen Knight , a very handsome gold Past
Master ' s jewel in recognition of the special and valuable services he had rendered to the lodge during his year of office , Bro . Knight having advanced no less than 13 brethren , and also brought the funds of the lodge into a most satisfactory condition , besides which he took the lead in organising the ai rangements for the gathering ot the Provincial Grand Lodge at Newbury and Hig hclere last July . The iewel bore the following inscription : " Presented to
Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., M . M ., P . G . S . W ., by the brethren of the Porchester Lodge , No . 27 . 1887 . " The presentation was made amidst hearty applause , and Bro . Knight expressed his thanks in suitable terms . The balance-sheet produced by the Treasurer , Bro . Head , showed that the financial condition of the lodge was highly satisfactory , and it was unanimously adopted . Votes of thanks were presented to Bro . Margrett for his kindness in performing the installation ceremony , and to Bro . Ferguson for assisting in
the same . ,,,,, This concluded the business , and the lodge having been closed , the officers and brethren adjourned to the Jack Hotel , where Bro . and Mrs . Davies provided a banquet in a most recherche and satisfactory style . The tables presented a pretty and attractive appearance ,
enhanced by several tastefully-arranged baskets of choice flowers , kindly contributed by Mrs . Montagu Palmer . A "button-hole" awaited each of the brethren , the flowers being fixed in miniature palettes , upon which had been printed in gold the following words : " May this Jubilee year prove happy and prosperous to Brother The printed toast list and menu was of an appropriate and
tasteful design . On the introduction of dessert , which was of the choicest description , as were also the wines , the Worshipful Master eloquently proposed the first toast on the list—that of "The Oueen and Mark Masonry , " followed by that of "The M . W . G . M . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and Past G . M . M . M . ' s : " also "The R . W . the D . G . M . M . M ., the
Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The W . M . alluded to the installation of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master as having materially advanced the interests of Mark Masonry , and he felt that the best thanks of all Mark Masons were due to the Prince of Wales and the other distinguished Masons who had filled the office of Grand Master . It gave
him great p leasure to associate with the toast the name of Bro . Margrett , P . G . D . of England . Bro . Margrett , in reply , expressed his sense of the honour conferred upon him , although he regretted that some more distinguishedmember of Grand Lodge was not present to return thanks . He congratulated the members of the Porchester Lodge on having as their near neighbour , Past
Grand Master , the Rev . Canon Portal , and remarked that if there was one brother more than another to whom Mark Masonry owed a debt of deep gratitude it was Canon Portal . It had been the service of his life to do what he could to advance the interests of Mark Masonry , and there was no brother whose counsel was more regarded , and whose advice was more sought ] after in connection with
Masonry , and particularly Mark Masonry , than Canon Portal . It must be a gratifying circumstance in the life of any Mason to be called upon to lill an office in Grand Lodge , but he regarded the bestowal of that high honour not as a sign that one ' s Masonic labours had terminated , but as a sign that he owed still further service to the Mark Degree .
The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Prov . G . Mark Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Jersey j the Deputy Prov . G . Mark Master , Bro . Charles Stephens , and the rest of the Prov . G . Mark Officers , " associating with the toast the name of the Junior Grand Warden , Bro . Ferguson . Bro . Fereuson , responding , referred in eulogistic terms
to the Prov . G . Master , Lord Jersey j and the Deputy G . Master , Bro . Stephens , both of whom took a deep interest in Mark Masonry , and were ever ready to render any service they could to individual lodges in the province . Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., said he had the pleasure and honour of proposing the next toast which he was sure was ° ne that would be received with the greatest acclamation ;
'twas "The Health of their Newly-Installed W . M ., Bro . Montagu Palmer . " There was no necessity that he should descant upon the good qualities of Bro . Palmer , because they all knew how well he had served the cause of Masonry > n the chair of the Craft lodge , out of which he had just Passed . Bro . Palmer had afforded ample evidence of the great interest he took in Masonry by his regular attendance
at the meetings of the two lodges , . notwithstanding the pressure of his professional engagements , and it gave them all much pleasure to have seen him installed as VV . M . f the Porchester Mark Lodge . He felt quite sure they Would find Bro . Palmer a most genial Master , and
always ready and willing to render all the aid he could to 'he Porchester Lodge , which would be certain to progress under his rule . The Worshipful Master assured the brethren that he was grateful for the kind manner in which the toast had been Proposed and received , and he could only hope that at
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the end of his year of office he would have deserved half as much as Bro . Knight had said of him . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Margrett , " and thanked him most heartily for the able and impressive manner in which he performed the ceremony . Bro . Margrett , in reply , said it gave him much pleasure
to visit the lodge , and undertake the duty of Installing Master . He had something to do with the resuscitation of the Porchester Lodge , he had watched its progress with great interest , and he believed he now saw it on the way to greater prosperity than had ever attended it , and he looked forward to a great and glorious future for it . He cordially wished Bro . Palmer a prosperous and happy
year of office . The Worshipful Master said the next toast was one they ouo-ht to doubly , if not trebly honour , as it was that of ° "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Stephen Knight , " who deservedly held the office of S . G . W . of the Province . They knew how thoroughly devoted Bro . Knight was to the cause of Masonry , and how equal he
was to all emergencies . Whatever duty he undertook he did thoroughly well , and he richly deserved the jewel that had been presented to him . He was sure they all wished Bro . Knight health , long life , and prosperity . Bro . Stephen Knight , P . M ., in returning thanks , said it had been his privilege to work through the various offices in the Porchester Lodge , and during his year of office as
Master he had happily succeeded in placing the lodge in a proper financial position . He had had the pleasure of advancing thirteen brethren , and he had now the satisfaction of handing the affairs of the lodge over to Bro . Palmer in a thoroughly satisfactory state . He alluded to the success attending the Provincial Grand Lodge at Newbury last luly , and thanked the brethren who assisted him in that
matter . The Porchester Lodge now numbered 34 subscribing members and two honorary members , which he regarded as very satisfactory . In conclusion , he thanked the brethren for the handsome jewel with which they had presented him , and which he should highly value as long as life lasted . Bro . Cosburn , P . M ., proposed "The Mark Benevolent
Fund , " and Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., replied . Bro . Bance , P . M ., gave "The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " for whom Bro . R . Dampier-Child responded . Bro . G . M . Knight proposed "The Health of the Newly-Advanced Brethren , " for whom Bro . Parfitt replied . The W . Master gave " The health of the Wardens , Overseers , and other Officers of the Lodge , " responded to
by Bro . F . G . Hall , one of the members of Porchester Lodge at the time of its consecration , more than 20 years ago . Bro . VV . Graham and Bro . Newbery responded . Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., proposed "The Press , " responded to by Bro . Cosburn , P . M . "The Health of the Host and Hostess , " Bro . and Mrs
Davies was also drank , and the party broke up at eleven o'clock , when the National Anthem was sung . The pleasure of the company was much enhanced by the vocal performances of Bros . G . S . Graham , Newbery , Parfitt , and others The room was appropriately and effectively decorated by Mr . S . Knight , jun ., son of Bro . Knight , P . M .
BATH . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( So . 177 ) . —At a regular meeting , held in the Masonic Hall , on the 24 th ult ., Bros . Surgeon-General Theobald Ringer , M . D ., and the Rev . James C . McConnell were duly and ably advanced by the W . M ., Bro . B . H . Watts , and at the conclusion of the ceremony the following officers were invested for the
ensuing year : Bros . S . Edwards , P . M ., W . M . ; E . N . Fuller , S . W . ; Rev . J . A . Lloyd , J . W . ; B . H . Watts , I . P . M ., Sec , Treas ., and R . of M . ; Surgeon-General Ringer , M . O . ; Rev . F . W . Macdonal , S . O . ; Rev . C J . McConnell , J . O . j 1 . Sumsion , S . D . j A . Hammond , J . D . ; T . R . Lord , I . G . ; and A . J . Salter , Tyler .
Knights Templar.
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WIG AN . —Faith Preceptory ( No . 41 ) . —The usual meeting of this preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the following sir knights answered to the muster roll : Sir Knights R . B . Siddon , E . C . ; W . M . Wylde , Con . ; W . Johnson , P . E . C , as Marshal ; J . P . Simpson , Sub . M . j S . A . Oliver , P . E . C , Treasurer ; J . D . Murray , P . E . C , P . G . S . P . B ., Reg . ; and J . G . Christian , Almoner .
The preceptory was opened in due formed by the E . C , after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Sir Knight VV . M . Wylde was unanimously elected as E . C . for the ensuing year , and Sir Knight S . A . Oliver was again elected Treasurer , and Sir Knight W . Patterson , Janitor . The business of the evening having been disposed of , the preceptory was closed according to custom .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HULL . —Ancient York Chapter of Redemption ( No . 68 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Prince's Hall , on the 3 rd inst ., when in the unavoidable absence of the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . R . G . Smith , 31 , the chapter was opened by 111 . Bro . Walter Reynolds , 32 ° , P . M . W . S ., assisted by the officers of the chapter . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , and I . G .
North eastern District , was received in due form and saluted . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . The two candidates whose names appeared on the summons were unable to attend . 111 . Bro . Walter Reynolds presented Ex . and Pt . Bro . Edward Kipps , iS ° , M . W . S . elect to 111 . Brc . C , J . Banister , 33 ° , who installed him into the chair of his predecessors with his usual care
and impressiveness , the following officers were then appointed and severally addressed by the M . W . S . Ex . and Pt . Bros . H . E . Cousans , High Prelate ; W . C . Whiteside , 1 st General ; Lieut .-Col . H . F . Pudsey , 2 nd General ; M . C . Peck , 30 , Treasurer ; Walter Reynolds , 32 , Recorder ; James R . Ansdell , Grand Marshal ; R . W . Moll , Raphael ;
'lhomas Oates , Organist ; M . P . Hockerey , Captain of Guard ; and W . Clayton , Equerry . 111 . Bro . . Walter Reynolds , 32 ° , delivered the charge . A unanimous vote 01 thanks to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , was passed with acclamation , thanking him for coming so great a distance regularly to their meetings .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Business being concluded , the chapter was closed in due form , and the III . brethren retired under an arch of steel . The banquet was held in the dining hall under the presidency of Bro . Edward Kipps , M . W . S ., having on his right 111 . Bros . C . J . Banister , 33 ° ; Walter Reynolds , 32 ° ; M . C . Peck , 30 ° ; Hopwood , 30 ; C . H . Johnson , and P . Thompson , and on his left Ex . and Pt . Bros .
H . E . Cousans , W . C . Whiteside , Lieut .-Col . H . F . Pudsey , R . M . Moll , Thomas Oates , J . R . Ansdell , M . P . Hocking , and others . The M . W . S . proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts in felicitous terms . III . Bro . C . J . Banister returned thanks for "The S . C . " and his own health , which had been so cordially proposed ,
and then in happy terms , proposed " The Health of the M . W . S ., " he also proposed "The Health of III . Bros . M . C . Peck , 30 , Hoowood , 30 , " both being responded to by the M . W . S ., and " 111 . Bro . Peck . The M . W . S . then proposed " The Health of 111 . Bro .
Walter Reynolds , 32 , " who , after responding , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M . W . S ., Col . R . G . Smith , 31 ° . " " The Health of the Officers "was proposed from the chair , and duly responded to . Some excellent music and singing brought a most enjoyable evening to its close .
Perinet Et Fils.
PERINET ET FILS .
Bro . John Barnett , jun ., of the champagne house—Perinet et Fils—entertained on Tuesday last a large number of the members of the Craft at a banquet at the Guildhall Tavern . Amongst the guests were Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Sheriff Kirby , 198 ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . S . B . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . S . of Sussex ; C . Fitzgerald Matier , P . G . W . Greece ; lames Terry , P . G . W .
Norths and Hunts ; Hastings Miller , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; the W . M . of 177 , with Bros . Everett , Treasurer ; Price , l . P . M . ; Chapman , S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . ; the W . M . of 1269 ; the S . W . of 227 ; Bros . C Moore , Adlard , Adams , J . Sayers ( of Brighton ); Ritter , Clemoiv , Baker , Phillips , C . C . ; Jennings , Deputy Pepler , A . Leon , W . Hudson , C . C ; Dodson , T . L . Willis , Clay , Philippe , Reinhardt , Clifford , Gosnell , Hamblin , Chaplin Henry ,
and others . Letters of regret at unavoidable absence were received from Bros . F . Binckes , R . Eve , C . F . Hogard , W . Lake , and Col . Sewell . Bro . BARNETT , after proposing "The Health of the Queen , " proposed the health of " The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , and the Corporation of the City of London , " which was replied to by Bros . Col . and Sheriff KIRBY , Deputy PEPLER , WM . HUDSON , C . C , and L . H . PHILLIPS ,
C . C . The CHAIRMAN then gave the toast of " My Masonic brethren , " which was warmly responded to , by Bros . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , EDGAR BOWYER , J . TERRY , and A . SIMNER , W . M . 177 . The health of Bro . John Barnett , Jun ., was proposed by
Bro . Sheriff KIRBY , and drunk in bumpers of Perinet with great enthusiasm . An excellent programme of vocal music was carried out under the direction of Bro . Chaplin Henry . The vocalists were Miss Margaret Hoare , Miss Rosa Leo , Bros . James Kift , and Chaplin Henry .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . W . HYDE PULLEN , P . G . S . B . Bro . W . Hyde Pullen , to whose lamented death we briefly referred last week , was initiated into Freemasonry in Prince Edwin's Lodge , No . 125 , Hythe , Kent , in 1 S 43 , and so rapid was his advancement in Masonic knowledge , and so zealous his devotion to lodge work , that in the brief period of two years he was elected and installed W . M .
Subsequently he became a joining member of the East Medina Lodge , No . 175 , Ryde , and the Yarborough , No . 551 , Ventnor , and in both cases found his way into the chair of K . S . at an early date , and for more than one term of office , his services as VV . M . having been thrice repeated in the former and twice in the latter . Indeed , he was among the founders of the lodge at Ventnor , and had the chief hand ,
as Consecrating Officer , in launching it upon its career , while at a subsequent period the members , by electing him Treasurer , gave him a further opportunity of rendering it substantial service , and at the same time strengthening his own reputation among the Craft . In 1 S 60 , he assisted in the foundation of the Yarborough Lodge , No . Si 1 , Brighton , and so highly was he appreciated by the members for this
and other services , that it became , and for many years continued to be , their custom to entrust him with the solemn duty of installing annually their new W * M ., and this custom ceased only when his health no longer permitted of his undergoing the fatigues of so long a journey . But we are very far from having recorded the whole of his achievements in Craft Masonry during the eailier half of his career . His
first provincial honours were conferred upon him in Kent , and then , after a year's service as Prov . G . D . in the Isle of Wight , he received , in 1855 , his patent as D . G . M . of that province , retaining his office till the death of his chief , the late Bro . Fleming , and the connection of the Island with Hampshire as a single Masonic province under Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . In 1 S 61 , he was invested by the late Earl
of Zetland as G . S . B . of England . In the meantime , too , he had affiliated to the London Lodge No . 10 S , and , on permanently taking up his residence in the Metropolis , passed through the several subordinate offices till he attained the chair . He was also a member , and for some years Secretary , of that popular and respected lodge , the Friends in Council , No . 13 S 3 . His distinctions , howeverwere by
, no means confined to Craft Masonry . He attained equal eminence in the Mark Degree , to which he was advanced in the Old Albany Lodge , in 1 S 43 , and in the Royal Arch , to which he was exalted in the Love and Unity Chapter , subsequently filling successively the three Principals' chairs in the East Medina Chapter , No . 175 , Ryde . He was installed a Knight Templar in the Royal Encampment .
Portsmouth , and wasa P . E . C . and P . G . S . of W . in theG . Conclave of the Order . On the establishment in London of a chapter of the Royal Order of Scotland , Bro . Pullen was appointed to office , and even went so far as to visit Scotland in order that he might obtain a more intimate knowledge of the mysteries of this branch of Masonry . He had likewise played , a leading part in Cryptic Masonry , and was a P . M .
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unres at the Temperance Hall , on Friday afternoon the fh inst The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Rro Step hen Knight , Prov . S . G . W ., who was supported Z Bros . Margrett , P . G . D . of England j Ferguson W M . tLoold Lodge , and Prov . J . G . W . j Bance , P . M . P . P . W * . Geo . M . Knight , P . M ., P . P . J . G . O . ; George ffirn P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Head , P . M ., P-P-J-CO . ; £° G Hall , P . P . G . R . ; George Boyer , P . P . G . S . B . ; i
Walter Graham ; Burns , P . G . LU . j W . 1 . lomsj j . . Nundy , P . S . G . D . ; G . Graham ; Joseph Newbery , P G 0 ; R- Canning , Harrold , R . Maples , R . Dampier-Cliild , Hugh Kidd , Fowler , H . Jackson , Parfitt , Astley , I Hamlen " , W . Davies , Ingram , James Legg , and others . The VV . M . having advanced Bros . Ingram , Astley , Fowler , and Parfitt to the honourable Degree of M . M . M ., the dulin
c W of the lodge , Bro . Montagu Palmer , was y - stalled as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably and impressively performed by Bro . Margrett . The ne wly-installed W . M . proceeded at once to appoint and invest the officers as follows : Bros . Stephen Knight , iPM . ; F . G . Hall , S . W . ; W . Graham , J . W . j A . Burns M . O . ; VV . T . Toms , S . O . ; J . T . Nundy , J . O . ;
, Rev . J . Atkins , Chap . ; E . Head , Treas . ; Geo . Boyer , Res- of Marks ; John Bance , Sec ; Joseph Newbery , SD . J R . Canning , J . D . ; F . J . Harrold , D . C . j Hugh Kidd , I . G . j and James Legg , Tyler . This portion of the ceremony having terminated , the W . M ., in the name of the officers and brethren of the lodge , presented to the I P . M ., Bro . Stephen Knight , a very handsome gold Past
Master ' s jewel in recognition of the special and valuable services he had rendered to the lodge during his year of office , Bro . Knight having advanced no less than 13 brethren , and also brought the funds of the lodge into a most satisfactory condition , besides which he took the lead in organising the ai rangements for the gathering ot the Provincial Grand Lodge at Newbury and Hig hclere last July . The iewel bore the following inscription : " Presented to
Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., M . M ., P . G . S . W ., by the brethren of the Porchester Lodge , No . 27 . 1887 . " The presentation was made amidst hearty applause , and Bro . Knight expressed his thanks in suitable terms . The balance-sheet produced by the Treasurer , Bro . Head , showed that the financial condition of the lodge was highly satisfactory , and it was unanimously adopted . Votes of thanks were presented to Bro . Margrett for his kindness in performing the installation ceremony , and to Bro . Ferguson for assisting in
the same . ,,,,, This concluded the business , and the lodge having been closed , the officers and brethren adjourned to the Jack Hotel , where Bro . and Mrs . Davies provided a banquet in a most recherche and satisfactory style . The tables presented a pretty and attractive appearance ,
enhanced by several tastefully-arranged baskets of choice flowers , kindly contributed by Mrs . Montagu Palmer . A "button-hole" awaited each of the brethren , the flowers being fixed in miniature palettes , upon which had been printed in gold the following words : " May this Jubilee year prove happy and prosperous to Brother The printed toast list and menu was of an appropriate and
tasteful design . On the introduction of dessert , which was of the choicest description , as were also the wines , the Worshipful Master eloquently proposed the first toast on the list—that of "The Oueen and Mark Masonry , " followed by that of "The M . W . G . M . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and Past G . M . M . M . ' s : " also "The R . W . the D . G . M . M . M ., the
Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The W . M . alluded to the installation of the Prince of Wales as Grand Master as having materially advanced the interests of Mark Masonry , and he felt that the best thanks of all Mark Masons were due to the Prince of Wales and the other distinguished Masons who had filled the office of Grand Master . It gave
him great p leasure to associate with the toast the name of Bro . Margrett , P . G . D . of England . Bro . Margrett , in reply , expressed his sense of the honour conferred upon him , although he regretted that some more distinguishedmember of Grand Lodge was not present to return thanks . He congratulated the members of the Porchester Lodge on having as their near neighbour , Past
Grand Master , the Rev . Canon Portal , and remarked that if there was one brother more than another to whom Mark Masonry owed a debt of deep gratitude it was Canon Portal . It had been the service of his life to do what he could to advance the interests of Mark Masonry , and there was no brother whose counsel was more regarded , and whose advice was more sought ] after in connection with
Masonry , and particularly Mark Masonry , than Canon Portal . It must be a gratifying circumstance in the life of any Mason to be called upon to lill an office in Grand Lodge , but he regarded the bestowal of that high honour not as a sign that one ' s Masonic labours had terminated , but as a sign that he owed still further service to the Mark Degree .
The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Prov . G . Mark Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Jersey j the Deputy Prov . G . Mark Master , Bro . Charles Stephens , and the rest of the Prov . G . Mark Officers , " associating with the toast the name of the Junior Grand Warden , Bro . Ferguson . Bro . Fereuson , responding , referred in eulogistic terms
to the Prov . G . Master , Lord Jersey j and the Deputy G . Master , Bro . Stephens , both of whom took a deep interest in Mark Masonry , and were ever ready to render any service they could to individual lodges in the province . Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., said he had the pleasure and honour of proposing the next toast which he was sure was ° ne that would be received with the greatest acclamation ;
'twas "The Health of their Newly-Installed W . M ., Bro . Montagu Palmer . " There was no necessity that he should descant upon the good qualities of Bro . Palmer , because they all knew how well he had served the cause of Masonry > n the chair of the Craft lodge , out of which he had just Passed . Bro . Palmer had afforded ample evidence of the great interest he took in Masonry by his regular attendance
at the meetings of the two lodges , . notwithstanding the pressure of his professional engagements , and it gave them all much pleasure to have seen him installed as VV . M . f the Porchester Mark Lodge . He felt quite sure they Would find Bro . Palmer a most genial Master , and
always ready and willing to render all the aid he could to 'he Porchester Lodge , which would be certain to progress under his rule . The Worshipful Master assured the brethren that he was grateful for the kind manner in which the toast had been Proposed and received , and he could only hope that at
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the end of his year of office he would have deserved half as much as Bro . Knight had said of him . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Margrett , " and thanked him most heartily for the able and impressive manner in which he performed the ceremony . Bro . Margrett , in reply , said it gave him much pleasure
to visit the lodge , and undertake the duty of Installing Master . He had something to do with the resuscitation of the Porchester Lodge , he had watched its progress with great interest , and he believed he now saw it on the way to greater prosperity than had ever attended it , and he looked forward to a great and glorious future for it . He cordially wished Bro . Palmer a prosperous and happy
year of office . The Worshipful Master said the next toast was one they ouo-ht to doubly , if not trebly honour , as it was that of ° "The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Stephen Knight , " who deservedly held the office of S . G . W . of the Province . They knew how thoroughly devoted Bro . Knight was to the cause of Masonry , and how equal he
was to all emergencies . Whatever duty he undertook he did thoroughly well , and he richly deserved the jewel that had been presented to him . He was sure they all wished Bro . Knight health , long life , and prosperity . Bro . Stephen Knight , P . M ., in returning thanks , said it had been his privilege to work through the various offices in the Porchester Lodge , and during his year of office as
Master he had happily succeeded in placing the lodge in a proper financial position . He had had the pleasure of advancing thirteen brethren , and he had now the satisfaction of handing the affairs of the lodge over to Bro . Palmer in a thoroughly satisfactory state . He alluded to the success attending the Provincial Grand Lodge at Newbury last luly , and thanked the brethren who assisted him in that
matter . The Porchester Lodge now numbered 34 subscribing members and two honorary members , which he regarded as very satisfactory . In conclusion , he thanked the brethren for the handsome jewel with which they had presented him , and which he should highly value as long as life lasted . Bro . Cosburn , P . M ., proposed "The Mark Benevolent
Fund , " and Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., replied . Bro . Bance , P . M ., gave "The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " for whom Bro . R . Dampier-Child responded . Bro . G . M . Knight proposed "The Health of the Newly-Advanced Brethren , " for whom Bro . Parfitt replied . The W . Master gave " The health of the Wardens , Overseers , and other Officers of the Lodge , " responded to
by Bro . F . G . Hall , one of the members of Porchester Lodge at the time of its consecration , more than 20 years ago . Bro . VV . Graham and Bro . Newbery responded . Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., proposed "The Press , " responded to by Bro . Cosburn , P . M . "The Health of the Host and Hostess , " Bro . and Mrs
Davies was also drank , and the party broke up at eleven o'clock , when the National Anthem was sung . The pleasure of the company was much enhanced by the vocal performances of Bros . G . S . Graham , Newbery , Parfitt , and others The room was appropriately and effectively decorated by Mr . S . Knight , jun ., son of Bro . Knight , P . M .
BATH . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( So . 177 ) . —At a regular meeting , held in the Masonic Hall , on the 24 th ult ., Bros . Surgeon-General Theobald Ringer , M . D ., and the Rev . James C . McConnell were duly and ably advanced by the W . M ., Bro . B . H . Watts , and at the conclusion of the ceremony the following officers were invested for the
ensuing year : Bros . S . Edwards , P . M ., W . M . ; E . N . Fuller , S . W . ; Rev . J . A . Lloyd , J . W . ; B . H . Watts , I . P . M ., Sec , Treas ., and R . of M . ; Surgeon-General Ringer , M . O . ; Rev . F . W . Macdonal , S . O . ; Rev . C J . McConnell , J . O . j 1 . Sumsion , S . D . j A . Hammond , J . D . ; T . R . Lord , I . G . ; and A . J . Salter , Tyler .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
WIG AN . —Faith Preceptory ( No . 41 ) . —The usual meeting of this preceptory was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the following sir knights answered to the muster roll : Sir Knights R . B . Siddon , E . C . ; W . M . Wylde , Con . ; W . Johnson , P . E . C , as Marshal ; J . P . Simpson , Sub . M . j S . A . Oliver , P . E . C , Treasurer ; J . D . Murray , P . E . C , P . G . S . P . B ., Reg . ; and J . G . Christian , Almoner .
The preceptory was opened in due formed by the E . C , after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Sir Knight VV . M . Wylde was unanimously elected as E . C . for the ensuing year , and Sir Knight S . A . Oliver was again elected Treasurer , and Sir Knight W . Patterson , Janitor . The business of the evening having been disposed of , the preceptory was closed according to custom .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HULL . —Ancient York Chapter of Redemption ( No . 68 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Prince's Hall , on the 3 rd inst ., when in the unavoidable absence of the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . R . G . Smith , 31 , the chapter was opened by 111 . Bro . Walter Reynolds , 32 ° , P . M . W . S ., assisted by the officers of the chapter . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , and I . G .
North eastern District , was received in due form and saluted . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . The two candidates whose names appeared on the summons were unable to attend . 111 . Bro . Walter Reynolds presented Ex . and Pt . Bro . Edward Kipps , iS ° , M . W . S . elect to 111 . Brc . C , J . Banister , 33 ° , who installed him into the chair of his predecessors with his usual care
and impressiveness , the following officers were then appointed and severally addressed by the M . W . S . Ex . and Pt . Bros . H . E . Cousans , High Prelate ; W . C . Whiteside , 1 st General ; Lieut .-Col . H . F . Pudsey , 2 nd General ; M . C . Peck , 30 , Treasurer ; Walter Reynolds , 32 , Recorder ; James R . Ansdell , Grand Marshal ; R . W . Moll , Raphael ;
'lhomas Oates , Organist ; M . P . Hockerey , Captain of Guard ; and W . Clayton , Equerry . 111 . Bro . . Walter Reynolds , 32 ° , delivered the charge . A unanimous vote 01 thanks to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , was passed with acclamation , thanking him for coming so great a distance regularly to their meetings .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Business being concluded , the chapter was closed in due form , and the III . brethren retired under an arch of steel . The banquet was held in the dining hall under the presidency of Bro . Edward Kipps , M . W . S ., having on his right 111 . Bros . C . J . Banister , 33 ° ; Walter Reynolds , 32 ° ; M . C . Peck , 30 ° ; Hopwood , 30 ; C . H . Johnson , and P . Thompson , and on his left Ex . and Pt . Bros .
H . E . Cousans , W . C . Whiteside , Lieut .-Col . H . F . Pudsey , R . M . Moll , Thomas Oates , J . R . Ansdell , M . P . Hocking , and others . The M . W . S . proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts in felicitous terms . III . Bro . C . J . Banister returned thanks for "The S . C . " and his own health , which had been so cordially proposed ,
and then in happy terms , proposed " The Health of the M . W . S ., " he also proposed "The Health of III . Bros . M . C . Peck , 30 , Hoowood , 30 , " both being responded to by the M . W . S ., and " 111 . Bro . Peck . The M . W . S . then proposed " The Health of 111 . Bro .
Walter Reynolds , 32 , " who , after responding , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M . W . S ., Col . R . G . Smith , 31 ° . " " The Health of the Officers "was proposed from the chair , and duly responded to . Some excellent music and singing brought a most enjoyable evening to its close .
Perinet Et Fils.
PERINET ET FILS .
Bro . John Barnett , jun ., of the champagne house—Perinet et Fils—entertained on Tuesday last a large number of the members of the Craft at a banquet at the Guildhall Tavern . Amongst the guests were Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Sheriff Kirby , 198 ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . S . B . ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . S . of Sussex ; C . Fitzgerald Matier , P . G . W . Greece ; lames Terry , P . G . W .
Norths and Hunts ; Hastings Miller , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; the W . M . of 177 , with Bros . Everett , Treasurer ; Price , l . P . M . ; Chapman , S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . ; the W . M . of 1269 ; the S . W . of 227 ; Bros . C Moore , Adlard , Adams , J . Sayers ( of Brighton ); Ritter , Clemoiv , Baker , Phillips , C . C . ; Jennings , Deputy Pepler , A . Leon , W . Hudson , C . C ; Dodson , T . L . Willis , Clay , Philippe , Reinhardt , Clifford , Gosnell , Hamblin , Chaplin Henry ,
and others . Letters of regret at unavoidable absence were received from Bros . F . Binckes , R . Eve , C . F . Hogard , W . Lake , and Col . Sewell . Bro . BARNETT , after proposing "The Health of the Queen , " proposed the health of " The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , and the Corporation of the City of London , " which was replied to by Bros . Col . and Sheriff KIRBY , Deputy PEPLER , WM . HUDSON , C . C , and L . H . PHILLIPS ,
C . C . The CHAIRMAN then gave the toast of " My Masonic brethren , " which was warmly responded to , by Bros . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , EDGAR BOWYER , J . TERRY , and A . SIMNER , W . M . 177 . The health of Bro . John Barnett , Jun ., was proposed by
Bro . Sheriff KIRBY , and drunk in bumpers of Perinet with great enthusiasm . An excellent programme of vocal music was carried out under the direction of Bro . Chaplin Henry . The vocalists were Miss Margaret Hoare , Miss Rosa Leo , Bros . James Kift , and Chaplin Henry .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . W . HYDE PULLEN , P . G . S . B . Bro . W . Hyde Pullen , to whose lamented death we briefly referred last week , was initiated into Freemasonry in Prince Edwin's Lodge , No . 125 , Hythe , Kent , in 1 S 43 , and so rapid was his advancement in Masonic knowledge , and so zealous his devotion to lodge work , that in the brief period of two years he was elected and installed W . M .
Subsequently he became a joining member of the East Medina Lodge , No . 175 , Ryde , and the Yarborough , No . 551 , Ventnor , and in both cases found his way into the chair of K . S . at an early date , and for more than one term of office , his services as VV . M . having been thrice repeated in the former and twice in the latter . Indeed , he was among the founders of the lodge at Ventnor , and had the chief hand ,
as Consecrating Officer , in launching it upon its career , while at a subsequent period the members , by electing him Treasurer , gave him a further opportunity of rendering it substantial service , and at the same time strengthening his own reputation among the Craft . In 1 S 60 , he assisted in the foundation of the Yarborough Lodge , No . Si 1 , Brighton , and so highly was he appreciated by the members for this
and other services , that it became , and for many years continued to be , their custom to entrust him with the solemn duty of installing annually their new W * M ., and this custom ceased only when his health no longer permitted of his undergoing the fatigues of so long a journey . But we are very far from having recorded the whole of his achievements in Craft Masonry during the eailier half of his career . His
first provincial honours were conferred upon him in Kent , and then , after a year's service as Prov . G . D . in the Isle of Wight , he received , in 1855 , his patent as D . G . M . of that province , retaining his office till the death of his chief , the late Bro . Fleming , and the connection of the Island with Hampshire as a single Masonic province under Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . In 1 S 61 , he was invested by the late Earl
of Zetland as G . S . B . of England . In the meantime , too , he had affiliated to the London Lodge No . 10 S , and , on permanently taking up his residence in the Metropolis , passed through the several subordinate offices till he attained the chair . He was also a member , and for some years Secretary , of that popular and respected lodge , the Friends in Council , No . 13 S 3 . His distinctions , howeverwere by
, no means confined to Craft Masonry . He attained equal eminence in the Mark Degree , to which he was advanced in the Old Albany Lodge , in 1 S 43 , and in the Royal Arch , to which he was exalted in the Love and Unity Chapter , subsequently filling successively the three Principals' chairs in the East Medina Chapter , No . 175 , Ryde . He was installed a Knight Templar in the Royal Encampment .
Portsmouth , and wasa P . E . C . and P . G . S . of W . in theG . Conclave of the Order . On the establishment in London of a chapter of the Royal Order of Scotland , Bro . Pullen was appointed to office , and even went so far as to visit Scotland in order that he might obtain a more intimate knowledge of the mysteries of this branch of Masonry . He had likewise played , a leading part in Cryptic Masonry , and was a P . M .