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L . O . Glenister , R . Dengate , G . Roddis , G . H . Gage , C . H . Geer , and R . J . Reed . In response to solicitations of Bros , Hedges and Binckes , the Secretaries of the Girls' and Boys' Institutions , the VV . Master stated that he would undertake the duties of Steward to the Girls' Institution , and the Secretary said that he would represent the Boys' Institution , and expressed a hope that the hrethren would support him well . The address
of the D . P . G . M . was read . Bro . Rossiter , P . P . J . G . D ., in a lucid and able manner gave the lecture on the tracing board in the First Degree , and received a hearty vote of thanks . Bro . Hennah , P . P . G . D . C , presented the third volume of " The History of Freemasonry " to the lodge . A proposition by Bro Randle to have a picture of the officers of the lodge prepared , as being commemorative of the Queen ' s Jubilee , was carried .
IPSWICH . —St . Luke ' s Lodge ( No . 225 ) . — Visit of Lord Henniker . The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Suffolk , the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , accompanied by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , attended the ordinary meeting of the above lodge , at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the Qth inst ., the object of the visit being the investiture of
Bro . John Talbot with brevet rank of P . P . G . S . B ., in commemoration of the Queen's Jubilee . The members of the lodge present were Bros . Thos . James Noble , W . M . ; A . W . Cook , l . P . M . ; James Napier , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; George Abbott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; S . Snow , P . M . ; J . L . Brook , P . M . ; John Talbot , P . M . ; E . A . Scrivener , S . W . ; S . G . Morley , J . W . ; Alex . Barber , Sec . ; G .
P . Price , J . D . ; W . J . Whytehead , I . G . ; W . Leathers andT . Turner , Stewds . ; J . D . Fraser , J . W . Daniels , F . S . Spinks , W . H . Cook , W . J . Leggett , E . Harvey , A . Lord , T . Turner , Rev . S . Maude , R . O . Clutton , T . J . Blumfield , J . Sheppard , W . Sharp , John Orton , and George Gould , Tyler . The visitors present , in addition to the Prov . and Deputy Prov . Grand Masters , included Bros . W . Boby , P . M . 114 , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; N . Tracy , P . M .
37 6 , P . G . S . ; VV . P . Mills , P . M . 376 , P . P . S . G . W . ; A . A . Bennett , P . M . 959 , P . P . G . S . ot VV . ; John Hunt , W . M . 376 ; A . R . Trew , W . M . 959 ; J . A . Pettit , P . M . 388 ; Fred . Bennett , 959 ; Jos . Chamberlain , W . M . 1445 ; Fred . C . Atkinson , S . D . 376 ; C . A . Cornish , 525 ( Hong Kong ); C . Markwell , 959 ; H . Parkin , 6 97 ; M . A . Butcher , 959 ; J . Driver , VV . Clover , Jas . Haidwick
959 ; and others . After the transaction of the usual business of the lodge , Bro . George Abbott presented Bro . John Talbot to the Provincial Grand Master , who invested him with the badge and apron attaching to the rank of Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to confer the honour upon such a worthy brother . The Prov .
Grand Master , addressing the brethren , said it had given him very great pleasure to visit St . Luke ' s Lodge . He had done so at some little inconvenience to himself ; but he was amply rewarded by witnessing the admirable way in which the work was done . He was in hopes that in due course he should be able to visit all the lodges in the province over which he had the honour to preside , and so make himself
personally acquainted with all the brethren . He hoped that the brethren throughout the province would allow him to come amongst them , treating him as the brother who was anxious to ascertain their wishes , and who would do all in his power to further the cause of Masonry in the Province of Suffolk . The Dep . Prov . Grand Master also expressed
the pleasure it afforded him to be present . It was some years since he had the pleasure of visiting St . Luke's Lodge , and he was glad to find it in such a healthy and prosperous position . Before closing the lodge , the VV . M ,, on behalf of the brethren , gave a very hearty welcome to the Prov . Grand Master and his Deputy .
At the banquet subsequently held , the W . M . presided , supported on the right by Bro . Lord Henniker , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Bro . N . Tracy , and Bro . W . P . Mills , and on the left by Bro . VV . Boby , Bro . Cook , I . P . M ., and other brethren . The W . M . proposed * ' The Oueen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . the Grand Master ' of England , H . R . H . the
Prince of Wales . " He called attention to the fact that they were assembled on H . R . H . 's birthday , and at the suggestion of Lord Henniker it was resolved to send a telegram from the Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Suffolk , and the W . M . and brethren of St . Luke's Lodge , wishing the Grand Master many happy
returns of the day . With the toast of "The Grand Officers" the W . M . coupled the name of Bro . W . Boby , P . G . S . B ., who briefly responded . The W . M . next proposed "The Prov . Grand Master , Lord Henniker , " and expressed the pleasure which the members of St . Luke ' s " Lodge had derived from his
presence . The R . W . the Prov . Grand Master , in response , said he was very grateful for the kind reception which had been accorded him . That was the first time he had been able to visit an Ipswich lodge since he had been Prov . Grand Master . He was extremely sorry that he was unable to be present at the meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge , at
Framlingham , because it was at the Framlingham Lodge that he was initiated into Masonry . He was , however , doing his duty to his Queen and country . He had to be in waiting on perhaps the most important personage who was here during the Jubilee year , viz ., the Croivn Prince of Germany , and he was unable for that reason , and on account of his work under the Government he was obliged
to forego the pleasure of being present at the Prov . Grand Lodge . He had alluded to the Jubilee year , and he might say he was very pleased indeed that it had been his good fortune that day to invest Bro . Talbot , who had done So much lor the Craft in the province in years past , with a Jubilee honour . Having referred to the pleaeure it gave him to see Bro . Boby invested as a Past Grand Officerhis
, lordship , in conclusion , again thanked the brethren for the kindness with which they had received him , and complimented the brethren and the W . M . upon the excellent Working he had seen in the lodge . Before sitting down , the Prov . Grand Master , in highly complimentary terms
proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . Noble . " The Worshipful Master briefly responded , and proposed "The Health of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . " Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded in a genial speech , in the course of which he said St . Luke ' s Lodge had a grand
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past , and he hoped and believed it would have a grand and prosperous future . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Prov , Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the names of Bro . Tracy for the Present , and Bro . J . Talbot for the Past P . G . Officers . Bro . Tracy briefly responded .
Bro . Talbot , in response , said the distinction which had that evening been conferred upon him was an honour which was paid not to him personally , but to the lodge . It was a great compliment , and he hoped it would bring forth good fruit . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . J . Hunt , C . A , Cornish ,
A . R . Trew , and J . Chamberlain , who severally responded . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master proposed " The Officers of the Lodge , " and , referring to the honour which had been conferred upon the Treasurer , Bro . Talbot , said it was really a very high distinction , inasmuch as only six such honours were to be distributed in the province . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Scrivener , S . W . ; J . Talbot ,
and Leathers , who suitably responded . The other toasts were— "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bros . G . Abbott and Napier ; "The Masonic Charities , " ably proposed by Bro . Boby , and responded to by Bro . Tracy ; and the Tyler's toast . Bro . G . E . Barwell officiated as pianist .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 )—A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , when there were present Bros . T . G . Hodgson , W . M . ; W . Smith , S . W . ; S . Border ( Sheriff elect ) , J . W . ; J . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , Sec . ; C . M . Forbes , S . D . ; A . Jones , acting J . D . ; S . Crummack , D . C . ; T . Watkinson , acting I . G . ; E . Carter , Stewd . ;
W . G . Calvert , Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . A . H . H . McGachen , J . Barstow , A . Buckle , B . A ., J . Sykes Rymer ( Lord Mayor elect ) , G . Balmford , G . Kirby , Hy . Foster , M . D ., G . Garbutt , W . Draper , and Col . the Hon . H . Legg ; Bros . J . Kawling , Dr . F . b . Gramshaw , A . Jones , W . Powell , M . Bryson , L . Hick , T . Archey , H . L . Swift , C . Anderson , G . Sellers , C . Simmons , E . B . Kendall , T . Sanderson , and
others . Visitors : Bros . W . Fitton , P . M . 17 S 3 ; J . W . Cccking , S . W . 2035 ; J . T . Ennecott , 630 ; W . C . Anderson , 19 S ( I . C . ); E . Muscroft Taylor , 200 ; J . Kay , Sec . ; A . Archer , W . H . A . Coates , S . G . Scott , J . Blenkin , P . M . ; VV . B . Dyson , S . W . ; J . Smith , G . G . Pook , J . L . Spetch , VV . Brown , W . M . ; W . Sharp , VV . Storey , and J . Hall , all of 1611 ; and the Hon . W . T . Orde Powlett ,
D . P . G . M . N . and E . Yorks . The lodge having been formally opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened , and Bro . Wilson duly raised by the W . M . in his well-known able manner . The charge was given by Bro . F . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . S . G . W ., who was in his usual excellent form . It was announced that Bro . Rooke , P . M ., would attend as Steward from this
lodge to the Girls' School Festival . Bro . E . Mustcroft Taylor , of the Uld York Lodge , No . 200 , was proposed as a joining member , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall , and the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony , to which the singing brethren all contributed , the usual toasts being duly honoured .
GRANTHAM . —Doric Lodge ( No . 362 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., when there was a large assemblage of brethren , being the last occasion of the presence of the Worshipful Master , Bro . G . A . Buckle . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and a candidate initialed .
The business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where Bro . A . Childs provided a sumptuous repast . The Worshipful Master occupied the chair , being supported on his right by Bro . Arthur Gamble , I . P . M ., and on his left by Bro . Rev . C . Elsmere ; also several visiting brethren , including Bro . Richardson of London . The
holding of the dinner was really to wish the W . M . Godspeed on a journey he is about to take to the gold fields of South Africa on behalf of Messrs . Hornsby and Sons , and " His Health " was proposed in a very able manner by Bro . Gamble , I . P . M ., and duly responded to . Other toasts followed including that of "Absent brethren
( Bros . S . Sparkes and T . Britten ) , " who it was announced were seven thousand miles from home . The evening was one of the pleasantest that has ever been spent in connection with Masonry in Grantham . The VV . M . leaves in the Mexican , on the iSth inst ., for the Cape and the Transvaal ,
BRIGHTLINGSEA . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 433 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 31 st ult ., when Bro . John Downes was installed as W . M . by Bro . Alfred Tinsley , P . M . 8 , Past Grand Stwd , Eng . The officers for the year were appointed asunder Bros , the Rev . Jas . P . Britton , P . P . G . C , I . P . M . ; Geo . Riches , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; William MartinJ . W .
, the Rev . Arthur Pertwee , PM ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; C . S . Blyth , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; J . E . Wiseman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; F . Cross , S . D . ; Herbert , J . D . ; Wiseman , D . C . ; James Chaplin , I . G . ; Pitt and Drake , Stwds . ; Wilson , Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Tinsley for his kindness in attending and
performing the ceremony of the day . A letter was read from Bro . Poppleton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., regretting that illness prevented his attendance . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Swan Hotel , a capital repast being served by the host , Mr . Harmer .
During the evening the usual Masonic toasts were honoured , and some good songs and recitations were given by brethren present . The visitors included Bros . T . J . Railing , P . M . and Sec . 51 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . Sec . ; J . F . Wiseman , P . M .
1734 , P . P . G . W . ; G . Pung Hazell , W . M . 6 97 ; Thos . Rix , P . M . and Sec . 6 97 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Thos . Eustace , P . M . 6 97 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; A . B . Norman , S . W . 1658 ; W . S . Harvey , 165 S ; M . H . Page , Sec 2063 ; H . E . Williams , 51 ; and R . Little , 51 . The members of the lodge present besides those already mentioned were Bros
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John Dean , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Jolly , P . M . j A . Smith , P . M . ; J . S . French , P . M . ; H . York , P . M . ; W . Bacon , W . Gentry , W . Bowles , W . Nicholls , E . Frost , J . Wheeler , G . Angler , J . Skinner , and F . B . Smythies .
NEWBURY . —Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( No . 574 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge on Friday , the 4 th inst ., there was a large gathering of members and visitors to welcome , on his second visit , Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., of London , and to listen to his further address on the Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry . Amongst thoie present during the evening
were Bros . H . S . Hanington , VV . M . ; W . Knight , as S . W . ; T . Hawkins , J . W . ; W . H . Belcher , P . M . and Treas . ; Stephen Knight , P . M ., and Sec ; R . Canning , S . D . ; R . Maples , J . D . ; F . J . Harold , I . G . ; A . W . Neate , Stwd . ; VV . T . Tims , P . M . ; J . H . Wilson , H . Kidd , J . B . Ingram , H . Jackson , A . T . Kersley , H . D . Oastley , J . Hallett , T . W . Graham , E . Head , E . Hill , A ,
Stradling , J . M . Gilkes , A . Judd , G . J . Cosburn , and others . The visiting brethren included Bros . R . Dampier Child , P . J . G . D . Hants ; the Rev . F . Shelley Cuyler , P . P . G . C . Bristol ; and H . G . Gush , P . M . 1541 . Letters of apology and regret for absence were read from several brethren whose business and other engagements prevented their attendance .
The lodge having been opened and previous minutes confirmed , the W . M ., Bro . Hanington , referred to the gratifying result to the lodge which had attended the information and instruction afforded by a former lecture by Bro . Stevens , and the improvement in the general working of ceremonial in the lodge , which had called forth expressions of praise and gratification from numerous visitors since the
adoption of several of the suggestions then made . He hoped that the address they were now about to hear might add many other hints for their consideration , and prove as instructive and beneficial . It was by the unanimous vote of the lodge that the request for a second visit by Bro . Stevens had been made , and in response thereto that he was now present , and he felt assured the utmost attention
would be paid to his remarks on this occasion . Bro . Stevens , whilst regretting that the exigencies ot time might prevent that full elucidation of many points he could desire , then occupied the attention of the brethren forneaily twohours , during which he reviewed portions of his first lecture and added thereto an exposition of even more important essentials in Masonic ritual and practice . In our pages we
cannot set forth particulars , nor quote from his exceedingly interesting address . Bro . Stevens must be heard within the four walls of the tyled lodge room , for there only can his most useful work be understood and appreciated . It means something in Freemasonry when any one brother can so attract his hearers that an earnest attention remains unbroken for so long a period from commencement
to conclusion , and that very fact should suffice for a general desire to hear what he has to say . Though opinions on some points may differ , a sure agreement on most others will result ; and whilst , in particular , the lodges may respectively benefit , the good of the Craft in general in relation to the esoteric portion of its working will be promoted . These and similar remarks were made by the proposer
( the W . M . ) and seconder ( Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., and Sec . ) of a vote of thanks to Bro Stevens after he had resumed his seat , and it is needless to say such vote was carried by acclamation . There was no further business before the Iodge , which was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Queen's Hotel for supper .
After the cloth was cleared , a few toasts were given , amongst the principal of which were those of " The W . Master "and " The Visitors . " To the latter individual responses were made , the brethren respectively expressing great satisfaction with the proceedings of the evening .
Song and recitation , of which latter form of rational amusement Bro . Stevens favoured his hearers with three examples from Bro . Dr . Rob Morris ' s Masonic poems , made the final hour of the meeting most enjoyable , and the brethren , after joining Bro . Belcher , P . M ., in singing the National Anthem , separated , much pleased with the Masonic treat which had been provided for them .
CHORLEY . — Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) , —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros . L . Eccles , W . M . ; G . Tootell , S . W . ; Dr . Farmer , J . W . ; J . Lawrence , P . M . 730 and 1032 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; T . Forrester
( Mayor ) , P . M . 730 , P . P . J . G . D ., P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Corbitt , P . M . 1032 ; A . G . Bird , P . M . 1032 ; W . Blackledge , P . M . ; P . Yates , P . M . ; J . Monks , Sec ; S . Widdows , Org . ; C A . Richmond , S . D . ; J . Willis , J . D . j J . Entock , I . G .-j J . Westall , Stwd . j J . B . Withnell , P . M ., Tyler ; G . G . Coppenhagen , J . Bromiley , W . Burton , F . F . Brace , E . Smith , G . Yates , E . C . Thwaites ,
and J . Sharpies . The lodge was opened by Bro . L . Eccles , W . M . The minutes of the previous regular meeting were confirmed , and the correspondence was read and laid on the Secretary ' s table . Bro . F . F . Brace was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . P . Yates , P . M ., whose working is always excellent and impressive . A
discussion ^ arose upon the financial position of the lodge , which is satisfactory , and the matter was referred to the present officers and Past Masters to frame in Committee a scheme for the constant and regular support ol the Charities . The Rev . VV . L . Pratt and Messrs . R . G . Anderson and T . Heath were then proposed to be admitted into Freemasonry .
The lodge was then closed , after which the brethren adjourned to the Imperial Hotel , where the hostess , Mrs . Stansfield , supplied supper in her usually excellent manner . A very pleasant evening was afterwards spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts where duly honoured , Bros . Bird , Withnell , and others giving vocal efforts to enliven the proceedings .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) - —The first meeting since the installation , in July last , of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the High School tor Boys , Brookhill , and was well Attended . Bro . C . H . Lawsons , W . M ., presided , and among the brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P-M'
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L . O . Glenister , R . Dengate , G . Roddis , G . H . Gage , C . H . Geer , and R . J . Reed . In response to solicitations of Bros , Hedges and Binckes , the Secretaries of the Girls' and Boys' Institutions , the VV . Master stated that he would undertake the duties of Steward to the Girls' Institution , and the Secretary said that he would represent the Boys' Institution , and expressed a hope that the hrethren would support him well . The address
of the D . P . G . M . was read . Bro . Rossiter , P . P . J . G . D ., in a lucid and able manner gave the lecture on the tracing board in the First Degree , and received a hearty vote of thanks . Bro . Hennah , P . P . G . D . C , presented the third volume of " The History of Freemasonry " to the lodge . A proposition by Bro Randle to have a picture of the officers of the lodge prepared , as being commemorative of the Queen ' s Jubilee , was carried .
IPSWICH . —St . Luke ' s Lodge ( No . 225 ) . — Visit of Lord Henniker . The R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Suffolk , the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , accompanied by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , attended the ordinary meeting of the above lodge , at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the Qth inst ., the object of the visit being the investiture of
Bro . John Talbot with brevet rank of P . P . G . S . B ., in commemoration of the Queen's Jubilee . The members of the lodge present were Bros . Thos . James Noble , W . M . ; A . W . Cook , l . P . M . ; James Napier , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; George Abbott , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; S . Snow , P . M . ; J . L . Brook , P . M . ; John Talbot , P . M . ; E . A . Scrivener , S . W . ; S . G . Morley , J . W . ; Alex . Barber , Sec . ; G .
P . Price , J . D . ; W . J . Whytehead , I . G . ; W . Leathers andT . Turner , Stewds . ; J . D . Fraser , J . W . Daniels , F . S . Spinks , W . H . Cook , W . J . Leggett , E . Harvey , A . Lord , T . Turner , Rev . S . Maude , R . O . Clutton , T . J . Blumfield , J . Sheppard , W . Sharp , John Orton , and George Gould , Tyler . The visitors present , in addition to the Prov . and Deputy Prov . Grand Masters , included Bros . W . Boby , P . M . 114 , P . G . S . B . Eng . ; N . Tracy , P . M .
37 6 , P . G . S . ; VV . P . Mills , P . M . 376 , P . P . S . G . W . ; A . A . Bennett , P . M . 959 , P . P . G . S . ot VV . ; John Hunt , W . M . 376 ; A . R . Trew , W . M . 959 ; J . A . Pettit , P . M . 388 ; Fred . Bennett , 959 ; Jos . Chamberlain , W . M . 1445 ; Fred . C . Atkinson , S . D . 376 ; C . A . Cornish , 525 ( Hong Kong ); C . Markwell , 959 ; H . Parkin , 6 97 ; M . A . Butcher , 959 ; J . Driver , VV . Clover , Jas . Haidwick
959 ; and others . After the transaction of the usual business of the lodge , Bro . George Abbott presented Bro . John Talbot to the Provincial Grand Master , who invested him with the badge and apron attaching to the rank of Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to confer the honour upon such a worthy brother . The Prov .
Grand Master , addressing the brethren , said it had given him very great pleasure to visit St . Luke ' s Lodge . He had done so at some little inconvenience to himself ; but he was amply rewarded by witnessing the admirable way in which the work was done . He was in hopes that in due course he should be able to visit all the lodges in the province over which he had the honour to preside , and so make himself
personally acquainted with all the brethren . He hoped that the brethren throughout the province would allow him to come amongst them , treating him as the brother who was anxious to ascertain their wishes , and who would do all in his power to further the cause of Masonry in the Province of Suffolk . The Dep . Prov . Grand Master also expressed
the pleasure it afforded him to be present . It was some years since he had the pleasure of visiting St . Luke's Lodge , and he was glad to find it in such a healthy and prosperous position . Before closing the lodge , the VV . M ,, on behalf of the brethren , gave a very hearty welcome to the Prov . Grand Master and his Deputy .
At the banquet subsequently held , the W . M . presided , supported on the right by Bro . Lord Henniker , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Bro . N . Tracy , and Bro . W . P . Mills , and on the left by Bro . VV . Boby , Bro . Cook , I . P . M ., and other brethren . The W . M . proposed * ' The Oueen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . the Grand Master ' of England , H . R . H . the
Prince of Wales . " He called attention to the fact that they were assembled on H . R . H . 's birthday , and at the suggestion of Lord Henniker it was resolved to send a telegram from the Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Suffolk , and the W . M . and brethren of St . Luke's Lodge , wishing the Grand Master many happy
returns of the day . With the toast of "The Grand Officers" the W . M . coupled the name of Bro . W . Boby , P . G . S . B ., who briefly responded . The W . M . next proposed "The Prov . Grand Master , Lord Henniker , " and expressed the pleasure which the members of St . Luke ' s " Lodge had derived from his
presence . The R . W . the Prov . Grand Master , in response , said he was very grateful for the kind reception which had been accorded him . That was the first time he had been able to visit an Ipswich lodge since he had been Prov . Grand Master . He was extremely sorry that he was unable to be present at the meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge , at
Framlingham , because it was at the Framlingham Lodge that he was initiated into Masonry . He was , however , doing his duty to his Queen and country . He had to be in waiting on perhaps the most important personage who was here during the Jubilee year , viz ., the Croivn Prince of Germany , and he was unable for that reason , and on account of his work under the Government he was obliged
to forego the pleasure of being present at the Prov . Grand Lodge . He had alluded to the Jubilee year , and he might say he was very pleased indeed that it had been his good fortune that day to invest Bro . Talbot , who had done So much lor the Craft in the province in years past , with a Jubilee honour . Having referred to the pleaeure it gave him to see Bro . Boby invested as a Past Grand Officerhis
, lordship , in conclusion , again thanked the brethren for the kindness with which they had received him , and complimented the brethren and the W . M . upon the excellent Working he had seen in the lodge . Before sitting down , the Prov . Grand Master , in highly complimentary terms
proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . Noble . " The Worshipful Master briefly responded , and proposed "The Health of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master . " Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded in a genial speech , in the course of which he said St . Luke ' s Lodge had a grand
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past , and he hoped and believed it would have a grand and prosperous future . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Prov , Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the names of Bro . Tracy for the Present , and Bro . J . Talbot for the Past P . G . Officers . Bro . Tracy briefly responded .
Bro . Talbot , in response , said the distinction which had that evening been conferred upon him was an honour which was paid not to him personally , but to the lodge . It was a great compliment , and he hoped it would bring forth good fruit . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . J . Hunt , C . A , Cornish ,
A . R . Trew , and J . Chamberlain , who severally responded . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master proposed " The Officers of the Lodge , " and , referring to the honour which had been conferred upon the Treasurer , Bro . Talbot , said it was really a very high distinction , inasmuch as only six such honours were to be distributed in the province . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Scrivener , S . W . ; J . Talbot ,
and Leathers , who suitably responded . The other toasts were— "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bros . G . Abbott and Napier ; "The Masonic Charities , " ably proposed by Bro . Boby , and responded to by Bro . Tracy ; and the Tyler's toast . Bro . G . E . Barwell officiated as pianist .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 )—A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , when there were present Bros . T . G . Hodgson , W . M . ; W . Smith , S . W . ; S . Border ( Sheriff elect ) , J . W . ; J . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , Sec . ; C . M . Forbes , S . D . ; A . Jones , acting J . D . ; S . Crummack , D . C . ; T . Watkinson , acting I . G . ; E . Carter , Stewd . ;
W . G . Calvert , Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . A . H . H . McGachen , J . Barstow , A . Buckle , B . A ., J . Sykes Rymer ( Lord Mayor elect ) , G . Balmford , G . Kirby , Hy . Foster , M . D ., G . Garbutt , W . Draper , and Col . the Hon . H . Legg ; Bros . J . Kawling , Dr . F . b . Gramshaw , A . Jones , W . Powell , M . Bryson , L . Hick , T . Archey , H . L . Swift , C . Anderson , G . Sellers , C . Simmons , E . B . Kendall , T . Sanderson , and
others . Visitors : Bros . W . Fitton , P . M . 17 S 3 ; J . W . Cccking , S . W . 2035 ; J . T . Ennecott , 630 ; W . C . Anderson , 19 S ( I . C . ); E . Muscroft Taylor , 200 ; J . Kay , Sec . ; A . Archer , W . H . A . Coates , S . G . Scott , J . Blenkin , P . M . ; VV . B . Dyson , S . W . ; J . Smith , G . G . Pook , J . L . Spetch , VV . Brown , W . M . ; W . Sharp , VV . Storey , and J . Hall , all of 1611 ; and the Hon . W . T . Orde Powlett ,
D . P . G . M . N . and E . Yorks . The lodge having been formally opened , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened , and Bro . Wilson duly raised by the W . M . in his well-known able manner . The charge was given by Bro . F . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . S . G . W ., who was in his usual excellent form . It was announced that Bro . Rooke , P . M ., would attend as Steward from this
lodge to the Girls' School Festival . Bro . E . Mustcroft Taylor , of the Uld York Lodge , No . 200 , was proposed as a joining member , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall , and the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony , to which the singing brethren all contributed , the usual toasts being duly honoured .
GRANTHAM . —Doric Lodge ( No . 362 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., when there was a large assemblage of brethren , being the last occasion of the presence of the Worshipful Master , Bro . G . A . Buckle . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and a candidate initialed .
The business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , where Bro . A . Childs provided a sumptuous repast . The Worshipful Master occupied the chair , being supported on his right by Bro . Arthur Gamble , I . P . M ., and on his left by Bro . Rev . C . Elsmere ; also several visiting brethren , including Bro . Richardson of London . The
holding of the dinner was really to wish the W . M . Godspeed on a journey he is about to take to the gold fields of South Africa on behalf of Messrs . Hornsby and Sons , and " His Health " was proposed in a very able manner by Bro . Gamble , I . P . M ., and duly responded to . Other toasts followed including that of "Absent brethren
( Bros . S . Sparkes and T . Britten ) , " who it was announced were seven thousand miles from home . The evening was one of the pleasantest that has ever been spent in connection with Masonry in Grantham . The VV . M . leaves in the Mexican , on the iSth inst ., for the Cape and the Transvaal ,
BRIGHTLINGSEA . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 433 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 31 st ult ., when Bro . John Downes was installed as W . M . by Bro . Alfred Tinsley , P . M . 8 , Past Grand Stwd , Eng . The officers for the year were appointed asunder Bros , the Rev . Jas . P . Britton , P . P . G . C , I . P . M . ; Geo . Riches , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; William MartinJ . W .
, the Rev . Arthur Pertwee , PM ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; C . S . Blyth , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; J . E . Wiseman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; F . Cross , S . D . ; Herbert , J . D . ; Wiseman , D . C . ; James Chaplin , I . G . ; Pitt and Drake , Stwds . ; Wilson , Tyler . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Tinsley for his kindness in attending and
performing the ceremony of the day . A letter was read from Bro . Poppleton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., regretting that illness prevented his attendance . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Swan Hotel , a capital repast being served by the host , Mr . Harmer .
During the evening the usual Masonic toasts were honoured , and some good songs and recitations were given by brethren present . The visitors included Bros . T . J . Railing , P . M . and Sec . 51 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . Sec . ; J . F . Wiseman , P . M .
1734 , P . P . G . W . ; G . Pung Hazell , W . M . 6 97 ; Thos . Rix , P . M . and Sec . 6 97 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; Thos . Eustace , P . M . 6 97 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; A . B . Norman , S . W . 1658 ; W . S . Harvey , 165 S ; M . H . Page , Sec 2063 ; H . E . Williams , 51 ; and R . Little , 51 . The members of the lodge present besides those already mentioned were Bros
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
John Dean , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Jolly , P . M . j A . Smith , P . M . ; J . S . French , P . M . ; H . York , P . M . ; W . Bacon , W . Gentry , W . Bowles , W . Nicholls , E . Frost , J . Wheeler , G . Angler , J . Skinner , and F . B . Smythies .
NEWBURY . —Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( No . 574 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge on Friday , the 4 th inst ., there was a large gathering of members and visitors to welcome , on his second visit , Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., of London , and to listen to his further address on the Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry . Amongst thoie present during the evening
were Bros . H . S . Hanington , VV . M . ; W . Knight , as S . W . ; T . Hawkins , J . W . ; W . H . Belcher , P . M . and Treas . ; Stephen Knight , P . M ., and Sec ; R . Canning , S . D . ; R . Maples , J . D . ; F . J . Harold , I . G . ; A . W . Neate , Stwd . ; VV . T . Tims , P . M . ; J . H . Wilson , H . Kidd , J . B . Ingram , H . Jackson , A . T . Kersley , H . D . Oastley , J . Hallett , T . W . Graham , E . Head , E . Hill , A ,
Stradling , J . M . Gilkes , A . Judd , G . J . Cosburn , and others . The visiting brethren included Bros . R . Dampier Child , P . J . G . D . Hants ; the Rev . F . Shelley Cuyler , P . P . G . C . Bristol ; and H . G . Gush , P . M . 1541 . Letters of apology and regret for absence were read from several brethren whose business and other engagements prevented their attendance .
The lodge having been opened and previous minutes confirmed , the W . M ., Bro . Hanington , referred to the gratifying result to the lodge which had attended the information and instruction afforded by a former lecture by Bro . Stevens , and the improvement in the general working of ceremonial in the lodge , which had called forth expressions of praise and gratification from numerous visitors since the
adoption of several of the suggestions then made . He hoped that the address they were now about to hear might add many other hints for their consideration , and prove as instructive and beneficial . It was by the unanimous vote of the lodge that the request for a second visit by Bro . Stevens had been made , and in response thereto that he was now present , and he felt assured the utmost attention
would be paid to his remarks on this occasion . Bro . Stevens , whilst regretting that the exigencies ot time might prevent that full elucidation of many points he could desire , then occupied the attention of the brethren forneaily twohours , during which he reviewed portions of his first lecture and added thereto an exposition of even more important essentials in Masonic ritual and practice . In our pages we
cannot set forth particulars , nor quote from his exceedingly interesting address . Bro . Stevens must be heard within the four walls of the tyled lodge room , for there only can his most useful work be understood and appreciated . It means something in Freemasonry when any one brother can so attract his hearers that an earnest attention remains unbroken for so long a period from commencement
to conclusion , and that very fact should suffice for a general desire to hear what he has to say . Though opinions on some points may differ , a sure agreement on most others will result ; and whilst , in particular , the lodges may respectively benefit , the good of the Craft in general in relation to the esoteric portion of its working will be promoted . These and similar remarks were made by the proposer
( the W . M . ) and seconder ( Bro . S . Knight , P . M ., and Sec . ) of a vote of thanks to Bro Stevens after he had resumed his seat , and it is needless to say such vote was carried by acclamation . There was no further business before the Iodge , which was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Queen's Hotel for supper .
After the cloth was cleared , a few toasts were given , amongst the principal of which were those of " The W . Master "and " The Visitors . " To the latter individual responses were made , the brethren respectively expressing great satisfaction with the proceedings of the evening .
Song and recitation , of which latter form of rational amusement Bro . Stevens favoured his hearers with three examples from Bro . Dr . Rob Morris ' s Masonic poems , made the final hour of the meeting most enjoyable , and the brethren , after joining Bro . Belcher , P . M ., in singing the National Anthem , separated , much pleased with the Masonic treat which had been provided for them .
CHORLEY . — Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 730 ) , —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros . L . Eccles , W . M . ; G . Tootell , S . W . ; Dr . Farmer , J . W . ; J . Lawrence , P . M . 730 and 1032 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; T . Forrester
( Mayor ) , P . M . 730 , P . P . J . G . D ., P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Corbitt , P . M . 1032 ; A . G . Bird , P . M . 1032 ; W . Blackledge , P . M . ; P . Yates , P . M . ; J . Monks , Sec ; S . Widdows , Org . ; C A . Richmond , S . D . ; J . Willis , J . D . j J . Entock , I . G .-j J . Westall , Stwd . j J . B . Withnell , P . M ., Tyler ; G . G . Coppenhagen , J . Bromiley , W . Burton , F . F . Brace , E . Smith , G . Yates , E . C . Thwaites ,
and J . Sharpies . The lodge was opened by Bro . L . Eccles , W . M . The minutes of the previous regular meeting were confirmed , and the correspondence was read and laid on the Secretary ' s table . Bro . F . F . Brace was then raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . P . Yates , P . M ., whose working is always excellent and impressive . A
discussion ^ arose upon the financial position of the lodge , which is satisfactory , and the matter was referred to the present officers and Past Masters to frame in Committee a scheme for the constant and regular support ol the Charities . The Rev . VV . L . Pratt and Messrs . R . G . Anderson and T . Heath were then proposed to be admitted into Freemasonry .
The lodge was then closed , after which the brethren adjourned to the Imperial Hotel , where the hostess , Mrs . Stansfield , supplied supper in her usually excellent manner . A very pleasant evening was afterwards spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts where duly honoured , Bros . Bird , Withnell , and others giving vocal efforts to enliven the proceedings .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) - —The first meeting since the installation , in July last , of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the High School tor Boys , Brookhill , and was well Attended . Bro . C . H . Lawsons , W . M ., presided , and among the brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P-M'