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Bro . Spinks said , on behalf of the Past Masters belonging to the lodge , he could assure them that they always liked to be present at the lodge meetings , because they met same of their old comrades upon every occasionmembers of the Royal Regiment of Artillery—to which they all , either at the present or at some time , had the honour of belonsrins * . Thev were oleased to meet those old
friends and renew the pleasure of former acquaintances , and , if for that alone , it was no light pleasure to attend the meetings of the Ubique Lodge . For himself , he thanked them . Bro . Richey said the members of the Royal Regiment , the motto of which was the cognomen of the lodge , were scattered all over the world , and so were the principles of
Masonry . He trusted the lod ^ e would keep up its present high prestige , and be a home for Royal Artillery Masons in London for ever . As long as he lived he should do all in his power for its welfare and prosperity . Bro . Collins was pleased to be present , if only to make the acquaintance of Bro . Jolly , whom he had known by report only . There was another Bro . lolly at Preston ,
an excellent brother , and , like Bro . C . Jolly , a jovial companion , and he trusted some day to bring him to that lodge to meet his London namesake . "The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Williams , Jarvis , Jolly , and others . After Bro . White had eloquently responded for "The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 615 ) . —The resuscitation of the above venerable lodge seems to be in a fair way of accomplishment , for it certainly has ,, under the rule of Bro * . Past Masters J . Aillud , P . P . A . G . D . C . Kent ; G . VV . Mitchell , and R . W . Bilby , risen both in numbers and importance , and is , as its friends desire it to be , resuming its old position as one of the
foremost lodges in the Province of Kent . The installation meeting took place on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., at the Schools , Avenue-road , when Bro . W . L . Doddrell , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in due form . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . King , S . W . ; C . Watkins , I . W . ; G . W .
Mitchell , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Bilby , P . M ., Sec ; A . W . Davis , S . D . ; G . H . Letton , J . D . ; G . Cashfield , I . G . ( by proxy ); J . N . Loveridge , D . C ; C . G . Godwin , W . S . ; and VV . Larder , Tyler . The addresses were then most impressively rendered , and the Installing Officer , Bro . Bilby , I . P . M ., concluded a cleverly executed and perfect ceremony , amid the commendations of all present .
He was then presented with a voteot thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and also with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas , especially manufactured for him by Bro . Kenning , of London . Bro . Bilby having returned thanks , Bro . G . Mitchell , P . M ., was re-elected to serve on the Provincial Charity Committee , as representative of the lodge , and then the
lodge was closed in eiue form . Among the other brethren present were Bros . F . Binckes , P . G . Sd . Br . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Stone , P . M ., and P . P . J . G . D . Kent ; J . Aillud , P . M ., and P . P . A . G . D . C . Kent ; T . W . Knight , P ., VI . and P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; Capt . VV . Weston , P . M . 1536 , W . M . 1789 , and P . P . G . Sd . Br . Kent ; Capt . G . Spinks
P . M . 1536 , and P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; Capt . D . Deeves , P . M . 1536 , and P . D . G . D . C . Natal ; D . Pearce , P . M . 1261 , and P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex ; VV . T . Buck , P . M . 1702 , and P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Middlesex ; W . T . Hunt , P . M . 79 ; H . Mason , P . M . 913 ; G . Masters , P . M . 13 ; C . H . Canning , J . W . 1472 ; H . Steward , 913 ; J . B . Hancock , 700 ; A . G . Mitchell , 700 ; W . Harris , 913 ;
G . Watson , 1 3 j . A . Deans , 13 ; W . A . Anson , 13 ; C . Jolly , P . M . 913 , and 1472 ; and others . , The banquet was partaken of at the Prince of Wales . Hotel , Erith , and was all that could be desired . " The Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " having been drunk , that of " The Right Hon .. the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the
Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Binckes and Hogard . Bro . Binckes , in response , said that no two better or more ¦ zealous , able , and energetic Masons than their Pro and Deputy Grand Masters could have been chosen to assist their Grand Master in carrying out the duties of Grand
Lodge ; that was a matter in which all who had had thehonour of attending Grand Lodge would fully agree with him . . The work of those good Masons was so well and . constitutionally done , that he felt sure their places , should they retire , could not easily be rilled , and they ( the members of the Craft generally ) would look upon any change with dismay . Since their meeting in that room last year he and
Bro . Hogard had been honoured by the selection of H . R . H . their Grand Master for past rank , and . both of them had been highly complimented on receiving those honours . No one could criticise the manner in which their Grand Master had bestowed those honours , nor was it for him to say whether those honours were bestowed wisely or not . For himself , he could only say that he had tried for many years
to fight for their privileges in Grand Lodge , and his present position would not deter him still doing so in any shape or form . Then , with regard to the Charities , he vvould take that opportunity of thanking the . W . M ., who had told him that he intended to stand Steward at the next Boys' School Festival , and Bro . Bilby also intended to stand Steward on that occasion , although for another lodge . That showed
them that the practical sympathy with the Charities that had ever distinguished the St . John and St . Paul was as earnest now as it ever had been . He trusted he might long be spared to be with them , and watch the progress of their lodge , with which he had for so many years been so intimately acquainted , and in which he had spent so many happy hours .
Bro . Hogard , after referring in felicitous terms to the fact . of the Earl of Carnarvon having been that day gazetted Lord Lieutenant of the county of Hampshire , and also to . the fact that two days before Lord Lathom , attended by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , who for the purpose had left a bed of sickness , Sir Albert Woods , Prince Albert Victor ,
and others had gone to Osborne to present her Most Gracious . Majesty with the congratulatory resolution passed at the recent meeting at the Albert Hall , said he had no desire to be egotistical , but felt that every recipient of honours at the Albert Hall meeting had done goodsuit and service for Masonry . The Charities , of which he now
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desired to speak , were ever before them , and were worthy of their support , and if there was one Charity that deserved and indeed wanted their support , it was the Boys' School . It was only four years ago that the esteemed Grand Master of that province , Eail Amherst , took the chair , and had one of the best and most successful gatherings in the history of the Charitiesand he trusted the time was not far distant
, when they would have his lordship to preside over them with even better results . Those who had not been to Wood Green , he would ask to go and see for themselves how admirably the School was managed , and then , he lelt sure , they would support it even more than they had hitherto . For the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received he cordially thanked them .
The toast of "The Right Hon . the Earl Amheist , P . G . M . of the Province of Kent , " having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Aillud , in responding for " Bro . J . S . Eastes , the D . G . M . of the Province of Kent , and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " said there was one thing he could safely say , and that was , that in the
Province of Kent they looked up to Earl Amherst the same as the London brethren looked up to the Prince of Wales , with leelings of the deepest loyalty and respect , and if ever the time came that his lordship took the chair at any one of the Charities , the Masons of Kent vvould rally round him and make the occasion one for them to be proud of ,
and the other provinces to imitate . For himself personally , he thanked them for the toast ; he looked upon the honour conferred upon him as an honour to the lodge , and felt sure the time was not far distant when another collar vvould fall to the lot of the St . John and St . Paul Lodge . Bro . Weston reiterated tiro . Aillud's remarks anent their Prov . G . Master , and knew the biethren would support him
as one man . Bro . Spinks said those who had preceded him had not alluded to their D . P . G . M ., that he attributed to the fact that they did not like to again awaken the deep feelings of sympathy expressed by every Mason in the province , and indeed wherever Bro . Eastes was known , at that distinguished brother ' s recent beareavement ; but he felt sure that they vvould agree with him lhat they could not have a better man or a better Mason to assist their P . G . M . in the
ruling and governing of the province than Bro . Eastes . The Immediate Past Master then in eloquent terms proposed thc toast of "Ihe W . M . " Now he did not like to say too much about their esteemed W . M ., because he remembered a saying of the late Artemus Ward , " Vou scratch my back and I will scratch yours , " and ihey might think that was his object , knowing that the VV . M . had to
have his say about him ( Bro . Bilby ) presently , but nevertheless , he would say this , that he believed Bro . Doddrell would make an excellent Master ; he had watched his working and found it par excellence in every respect . Theirs was a grand old lodge , and one that had done good suit and service in ita time lor Masonry , and always looked upon good working as the essence , the golden essence of
Masonry ; and in that particular essence he lelt proud to say it could not be beaten by any lodge in the Province of Kent . If he personally could do anything to make their Master ' s year a prosperous one , he certainly should do so , and now asked them to show their loyalty by drinking his health in a bumper . The W . M . in te-ponse assured the brethren that ever
since he became a member of the lodge he had endeavoured in every way to promote its success , because he had the object before him of one day becoming its W . M . He hoped to make it one of the foremost in the province , both in work and Charity . He looked upon it as a great honour to be its Master during the year of her most gracious Majesty ' s Jubilee , and trusted before the year expired the
lodge would have gained in strength and position , and be in every way worthy of its prestige and honoured name . He cordially thanked them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid cheers . In response to a hearty reception of the toast of the " Installing Officer , " Bro . Bilby said it was a proud day for him to have installed his successor , and although the
ritual was somewhat different to that used in the province , yet ic was . such as was used in most of the London lodges , such as the Lodge of Antiquity , the Royal Athelstane , and the Suburban , to which he " belonged , and he thought he could do no wrong in following the ritual used in those lodges . This was an age of improvement , but whether his working was an improvement he could not say . He was
pleased to see the Grand Officers present , and after alluding to the Charities and what had been done for the Charities b y those Grand Officers , he concluded by cordially thanking them for the toast . Bro . Pearce , in responding for "The Visitors , " congratulated the lodge upon its evident progress , and predicted for the VV . M . a useful and prosperous year of
office . Bro . Weston thanked the brethren for their cordial reception of the toast , and gave a lucid account of his visits to foreign lodges , especially at Cairo , where he had visited an Arab lodge and been cordially entertained . He had also seen a lodge opened in the King ' s Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Cheops , and wherever he went always received a hearty welcome among Masons .
Bro . Deeves also spoke of Masonry abroad , especially at Natal and the Cape generally , and related some most interesting episodes in his Masonic career there . The other toasts were " The Past Masters " and " The Officers , " for which Bro . Mitchell returned thanks , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bros . Dean and Anson sang seveial songs , and Bro . Hancock presided at the harmonium and piano .
DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on VVednesday , the toth inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Woodiiviss , W . M . ; Edgar Home , I . P . M . ; J . W . Brigg , S . W . ; S . lay lor , J . W . ; W . H . Wright , Sec ; J . Walker , S . D . ; J . Jones , D . C . ; VV . Forman , wrg . ; VV . Todd , I . G . ; G . H . Ward , Stwd . ; T . Day , Tyler ; G . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J .
C . Merry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; T . R . Gee , P . M ., P . P . A . G . DC ; j . Brown , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Bland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; C . Webster , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; Rev . T . Orrell , J . Melrose , S . Tinkler , G . Copestick , Karl Booty , VV . Humber , VV . W . Haywood , F . Ball , J . Walkerdine , D . Woollatt , and J . Machin , Visitors ; Bros . T . Cox , P . M . 253 , P . G . Ireas . ; Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; W . Silver Hall , W . M , 253 ; and R . Slater , W . M . S 02 .
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Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . J , Machin was passed to the Second Degree in a very able manner by the W . M ., the charge being excellently given by the S . W . The VV . M . then announced that the lod ge and its members had subscribed £ 10 4 s . towards the imperial Institute . Apologies for inability to attend were
read from Bros . W . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Suther . land , J . D . ; and G . Tarver , Steward . " Hearty good wishes " having been tendered , the lodge was closed and adjourned . The brethren afterwards met in the Lower Hall , where an excellent repast had been provided , and to which ample justice was done . The hall had recently been restored ,
under the able supervision of Bro . C Webster , P . M ., and to whom and Bro . G . H . Ward , Steward , great credit is due , the latter having designed the various devices , & c , on ceiling and walls . The room has been thoroughly ventilated , and fresh gas chandeliers introduced , and the trustees are to be congratulated on the very great improvements which have been made .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , the S . W . proposed briefly but forcibly "The Health of the VV . M ., " which was most heartily received , and responded to by the W . M . To the toast of / ' The Visitors " Bros . T . Cox , P . M . 2 ? 3 , P . G . Treas ., and P . Wallis , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., duly responded .
TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on Saturday , ihe 13 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . W . H . Matthews , VV . M . ; Dr . Faulkner , S . VV . ; Geo . L . Wingate , P . M ., acting J . W . ; J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; E . W . Devereux , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Middx . ; Hassel , S . D . ; A . A . Carter
, J . D . ; Hart-Davis , I . G . ; F . Tallack , D . C ; F . W . Tallack , W . S . j H . F . Tallack , Org . ; and E . W . Mackney , P . M . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Beyond confirming , and reading the by-laws as revised , there was little or no business before the lodge , so with * ' Hearty good wishes "
, the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual toasts followed . The remainder of the evening was spent in love and harmony . Bro . Mackney presided at the pianoforte , and kept the brethren in roars of laughter in the happy rendering of many of his old songs , Bros . Carter and Francis Tallack also contributing to the enjoyment .
CROYDON—George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , 13 th instant ., when there were present Bros Ridpath , W . M . ; Hobbs , P . P . S . G . D ., I . P . M . ; Samuel , S . W . ; Levey , J . W . ; Rev . E . D . L-j . iu-. oi-. HatMey , Pto-J . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; j . D . Langton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec ; Goode , S . D . ; Cambridge , P . P . G . O . ; J . D . Holdsworth , acting I . G . ; H . H . Aston ,
R . W . VVilson , and J . G . Fraser . The visitors present were Bros . F . Carter , 14 ; A . J . Heath , 2041 ; R . H . Kanson , 1 790 ; Blackman , J . W . 359 ; and Keed , J . D . 1174 . ihe lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Ihe VVorshipful Master stated lhat he had received a request from the
W . M . of the West Kent Volunteer Lodge , 2041 , to the effect that Bro . A . J . Heath should be pa-sed to the Degree of a F . C . The W . M . said he had much pleasure in complying with that request . Bro . Heath was then raised to the degree of F . C Mr . E . J . Prior having been proposed for initiation , and other business transacted , the lodge was closed .
Ihe brethren then sat down to dinner under the presidency of the W . M . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasis had been drunk , the W . M . proposed "The Health of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupled with the name of the Prov . G . Chap ., Bro . Lennox Harvey , who suitably replied . Ihe toasts of " The W . M . " and "The I . P . M . " having been given , the W . M . proposed " l'he Health of the
Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Ranson and Heath . The latter took the opportunity to thank the members of the George Price Lodge for having allowed him to be passed in their lodge . The toasts of "The Secretary" and "The Officers " followed , and during the evening songs were given by the W . M . and Bro . Dr . Wilson , Bro . Cambridge presiding at the pianoforte .
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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the uth inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Faulkner , W . M . ; Uorrett , S . W . j Penrose , J . W . j S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Dandridge , S . D . j Turpin , J . D . ; Vatcky , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Howes , P . M . ; Leng , W . Wright , Hick , Williams , Emblin , an-J Priest . The lodge was opened ill the First Degree , and the minutes of the . ytrevious v-netting having been Tta . il anil confirmedthe ceremony
, of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wright personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were duly answered by Bro . Hick . Ihe lodge was opened in the 6 cond Degree , and thc ceremony of passing rehearsed , the lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Borretr , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed the ollicers in r oiation . The lodge was then closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the I 3 th iiu-t . at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; W . G . Coat , J . W . ; J . L . King , P . M ., S . D . ; G . Swan , J . D . ; D . S . Long , l . G . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; McUery , and Copp lestoue . The lodge was opened in due furm , and the minutes were id " and confirmed . The ludge was opened in the Second "' B *" ' when Bro . Mellcrs , having answered the usual questions , vva ........ . j .... ... ^ ... i ^ , .. at .,. _ auanu . u . i . e . me .. m . -, -. . ami
entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , -. " - ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Mellcrs being the candidate , the " . ; : , rendering the tradilijiial history in his usual able manner , in loelge was dosed in the Third Degree , and the 1 st s " tlon ti " the Secjnd Lecture was worked by Ihe brethren , under the dire ciu uf the Preceptor . The lodge was closed in the Second y ~ ' \ ' The W . M . having risen for the lirst and second times , Bro . Williams was unanimimsly elected W . M . for the next meeiini , The W . M . rose for the third time , and after " Hearty good wisnw . being given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .
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Bro . Spinks said , on behalf of the Past Masters belonging to the lodge , he could assure them that they always liked to be present at the lodge meetings , because they met same of their old comrades upon every occasionmembers of the Royal Regiment of Artillery—to which they all , either at the present or at some time , had the honour of belonsrins * . Thev were oleased to meet those old
friends and renew the pleasure of former acquaintances , and , if for that alone , it was no light pleasure to attend the meetings of the Ubique Lodge . For himself , he thanked them . Bro . Richey said the members of the Royal Regiment , the motto of which was the cognomen of the lodge , were scattered all over the world , and so were the principles of
Masonry . He trusted the lod ^ e would keep up its present high prestige , and be a home for Royal Artillery Masons in London for ever . As long as he lived he should do all in his power for its welfare and prosperity . Bro . Collins was pleased to be present , if only to make the acquaintance of Bro . Jolly , whom he had known by report only . There was another Bro . lolly at Preston ,
an excellent brother , and , like Bro . C . Jolly , a jovial companion , and he trusted some day to bring him to that lodge to meet his London namesake . "The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Williams , Jarvis , Jolly , and others . After Bro . White had eloquently responded for "The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . 615 ) . —The resuscitation of the above venerable lodge seems to be in a fair way of accomplishment , for it certainly has ,, under the rule of Bro * . Past Masters J . Aillud , P . P . A . G . D . C . Kent ; G . VV . Mitchell , and R . W . Bilby , risen both in numbers and importance , and is , as its friends desire it to be , resuming its old position as one of the
foremost lodges in the Province of Kent . The installation meeting took place on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., at the Schools , Avenue-road , when Bro . W . L . Doddrell , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted in due form . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . King , S . W . ; C . Watkins , I . W . ; G . W .
Mitchell , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Bilby , P . M ., Sec ; A . W . Davis , S . D . ; G . H . Letton , J . D . ; G . Cashfield , I . G . ( by proxy ); J . N . Loveridge , D . C ; C . G . Godwin , W . S . ; and VV . Larder , Tyler . The addresses were then most impressively rendered , and the Installing Officer , Bro . Bilby , I . P . M ., concluded a cleverly executed and perfect ceremony , amid the commendations of all present .
He was then presented with a voteot thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and also with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas , especially manufactured for him by Bro . Kenning , of London . Bro . Bilby having returned thanks , Bro . G . Mitchell , P . M ., was re-elected to serve on the Provincial Charity Committee , as representative of the lodge , and then the
lodge was closed in eiue form . Among the other brethren present were Bros . F . Binckes , P . G . Sd . Br . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Stone , P . M ., and P . P . J . G . D . Kent ; J . Aillud , P . M ., and P . P . A . G . D . C . Kent ; T . W . Knight , P ., VI . and P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; Capt . VV . Weston , P . M . 1536 , W . M . 1789 , and P . P . G . Sd . Br . Kent ; Capt . G . Spinks
P . M . 1536 , and P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; Capt . D . Deeves , P . M . 1536 , and P . D . G . D . C . Natal ; D . Pearce , P . M . 1261 , and P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex ; VV . T . Buck , P . M . 1702 , and P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Middlesex ; W . T . Hunt , P . M . 79 ; H . Mason , P . M . 913 ; G . Masters , P . M . 13 ; C . H . Canning , J . W . 1472 ; H . Steward , 913 ; J . B . Hancock , 700 ; A . G . Mitchell , 700 ; W . Harris , 913 ;
G . Watson , 1 3 j . A . Deans , 13 ; W . A . Anson , 13 ; C . Jolly , P . M . 913 , and 1472 ; and others . , The banquet was partaken of at the Prince of Wales . Hotel , Erith , and was all that could be desired . " The Queen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " having been drunk , that of " The Right Hon .. the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M . ; the
Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Binckes and Hogard . Bro . Binckes , in response , said that no two better or more ¦ zealous , able , and energetic Masons than their Pro and Deputy Grand Masters could have been chosen to assist their Grand Master in carrying out the duties of Grand
Lodge ; that was a matter in which all who had had thehonour of attending Grand Lodge would fully agree with him . . The work of those good Masons was so well and . constitutionally done , that he felt sure their places , should they retire , could not easily be rilled , and they ( the members of the Craft generally ) would look upon any change with dismay . Since their meeting in that room last year he and
Bro . Hogard had been honoured by the selection of H . R . H . their Grand Master for past rank , and . both of them had been highly complimented on receiving those honours . No one could criticise the manner in which their Grand Master had bestowed those honours , nor was it for him to say whether those honours were bestowed wisely or not . For himself , he could only say that he had tried for many years
to fight for their privileges in Grand Lodge , and his present position would not deter him still doing so in any shape or form . Then , with regard to the Charities , he vvould take that opportunity of thanking the . W . M ., who had told him that he intended to stand Steward at the next Boys' School Festival , and Bro . Bilby also intended to stand Steward on that occasion , although for another lodge . That showed
them that the practical sympathy with the Charities that had ever distinguished the St . John and St . Paul was as earnest now as it ever had been . He trusted he might long be spared to be with them , and watch the progress of their lodge , with which he had for so many years been so intimately acquainted , and in which he had spent so many happy hours .
Bro . Hogard , after referring in felicitous terms to the fact . of the Earl of Carnarvon having been that day gazetted Lord Lieutenant of the county of Hampshire , and also to . the fact that two days before Lord Lathom , attended by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , who for the purpose had left a bed of sickness , Sir Albert Woods , Prince Albert Victor ,
and others had gone to Osborne to present her Most Gracious . Majesty with the congratulatory resolution passed at the recent meeting at the Albert Hall , said he had no desire to be egotistical , but felt that every recipient of honours at the Albert Hall meeting had done goodsuit and service for Masonry . The Charities , of which he now
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desired to speak , were ever before them , and were worthy of their support , and if there was one Charity that deserved and indeed wanted their support , it was the Boys' School . It was only four years ago that the esteemed Grand Master of that province , Eail Amherst , took the chair , and had one of the best and most successful gatherings in the history of the Charitiesand he trusted the time was not far distant
, when they would have his lordship to preside over them with even better results . Those who had not been to Wood Green , he would ask to go and see for themselves how admirably the School was managed , and then , he lelt sure , they would support it even more than they had hitherto . For the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received he cordially thanked them .
The toast of "The Right Hon . the Earl Amheist , P . G . M . of the Province of Kent , " having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . Aillud , in responding for " Bro . J . S . Eastes , the D . G . M . of the Province of Kent , and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " said there was one thing he could safely say , and that was , that in the
Province of Kent they looked up to Earl Amherst the same as the London brethren looked up to the Prince of Wales , with leelings of the deepest loyalty and respect , and if ever the time came that his lordship took the chair at any one of the Charities , the Masons of Kent vvould rally round him and make the occasion one for them to be proud of ,
and the other provinces to imitate . For himself personally , he thanked them for the toast ; he looked upon the honour conferred upon him as an honour to the lodge , and felt sure the time was not far distant when another collar vvould fall to the lot of the St . John and St . Paul Lodge . Bro . Weston reiterated tiro . Aillud's remarks anent their Prov . G . Master , and knew the biethren would support him
as one man . Bro . Spinks said those who had preceded him had not alluded to their D . P . G . M ., that he attributed to the fact that they did not like to again awaken the deep feelings of sympathy expressed by every Mason in the province , and indeed wherever Bro . Eastes was known , at that distinguished brother ' s recent beareavement ; but he felt sure that they vvould agree with him lhat they could not have a better man or a better Mason to assist their P . G . M . in the
ruling and governing of the province than Bro . Eastes . The Immediate Past Master then in eloquent terms proposed thc toast of "Ihe W . M . " Now he did not like to say too much about their esteemed W . M ., because he remembered a saying of the late Artemus Ward , " Vou scratch my back and I will scratch yours , " and ihey might think that was his object , knowing that the VV . M . had to
have his say about him ( Bro . Bilby ) presently , but nevertheless , he would say this , that he believed Bro . Doddrell would make an excellent Master ; he had watched his working and found it par excellence in every respect . Theirs was a grand old lodge , and one that had done good suit and service in ita time lor Masonry , and always looked upon good working as the essence , the golden essence of
Masonry ; and in that particular essence he lelt proud to say it could not be beaten by any lodge in the Province of Kent . If he personally could do anything to make their Master ' s year a prosperous one , he certainly should do so , and now asked them to show their loyalty by drinking his health in a bumper . The W . M . in te-ponse assured the brethren that ever
since he became a member of the lodge he had endeavoured in every way to promote its success , because he had the object before him of one day becoming its W . M . He hoped to make it one of the foremost in the province , both in work and Charity . He looked upon it as a great honour to be its Master during the year of her most gracious Majesty ' s Jubilee , and trusted before the year expired the
lodge would have gained in strength and position , and be in every way worthy of its prestige and honoured name . He cordially thanked them for the toast , and resumed his seat amid cheers . In response to a hearty reception of the toast of the " Installing Officer , " Bro . Bilby said it was a proud day for him to have installed his successor , and although the
ritual was somewhat different to that used in the province , yet ic was . such as was used in most of the London lodges , such as the Lodge of Antiquity , the Royal Athelstane , and the Suburban , to which he " belonged , and he thought he could do no wrong in following the ritual used in those lodges . This was an age of improvement , but whether his working was an improvement he could not say . He was
pleased to see the Grand Officers present , and after alluding to the Charities and what had been done for the Charities b y those Grand Officers , he concluded by cordially thanking them for the toast . Bro . Pearce , in responding for "The Visitors , " congratulated the lodge upon its evident progress , and predicted for the VV . M . a useful and prosperous year of
office . Bro . Weston thanked the brethren for their cordial reception of the toast , and gave a lucid account of his visits to foreign lodges , especially at Cairo , where he had visited an Arab lodge and been cordially entertained . He had also seen a lodge opened in the King ' s Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Cheops , and wherever he went always received a hearty welcome among Masons .
Bro . Deeves also spoke of Masonry abroad , especially at Natal and the Cape generally , and related some most interesting episodes in his Masonic career there . The other toasts were " The Past Masters " and " The Officers , " for which Bro . Mitchell returned thanks , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Bros . Dean and Anson sang seveial songs , and Bro . Hancock presided at the harmonium and piano .
DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , on VVednesday , the toth inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Woodiiviss , W . M . ; Edgar Home , I . P . M . ; J . W . Brigg , S . W . ; S . lay lor , J . W . ; W . H . Wright , Sec ; J . Walker , S . D . ; J . Jones , D . C . ; VV . Forman , wrg . ; VV . Todd , I . G . ; G . H . Ward , Stwd . ; T . Day , Tyler ; G . T . Wright , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; J .
C . Merry , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; T . R . Gee , P . M ., P . P . A . G . DC ; j . Brown , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Bland , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; C . Webster , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; Rev . T . Orrell , J . Melrose , S . Tinkler , G . Copestick , Karl Booty , VV . Humber , VV . W . Haywood , F . Ball , J . Walkerdine , D . Woollatt , and J . Machin , Visitors ; Bros . T . Cox , P . M . 253 , P . G . Ireas . ; Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . S . G . W . ; W . Silver Hall , W . M , 253 ; and R . Slater , W . M . S 02 .
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Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . J , Machin was passed to the Second Degree in a very able manner by the W . M ., the charge being excellently given by the S . W . The VV . M . then announced that the lod ge and its members had subscribed £ 10 4 s . towards the imperial Institute . Apologies for inability to attend were
read from Bros . W . Whittaker , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Suther . land , J . D . ; and G . Tarver , Steward . " Hearty good wishes " having been tendered , the lodge was closed and adjourned . The brethren afterwards met in the Lower Hall , where an excellent repast had been provided , and to which ample justice was done . The hall had recently been restored ,
under the able supervision of Bro . C Webster , P . M ., and to whom and Bro . G . H . Ward , Steward , great credit is due , the latter having designed the various devices , & c , on ceiling and walls . The room has been thoroughly ventilated , and fresh gas chandeliers introduced , and the trustees are to be congratulated on the very great improvements which have been made .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , the S . W . proposed briefly but forcibly "The Health of the VV . M ., " which was most heartily received , and responded to by the W . M . To the toast of / ' The Visitors " Bros . T . Cox , P . M . 2 ? 3 , P . G . Treas ., and P . Wallis , P . M ., P . S . G . W ., duly responded .
TWICKENHAM . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel on Saturday , ihe 13 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . W . H . Matthews , VV . M . ; Dr . Faulkner , S . VV . ; Geo . L . Wingate , P . M ., acting J . W . ; J . Faulkner , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; E . W . Devereux , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Middx . ; Hassel , S . D . ; A . A . Carter
, J . D . ; Hart-Davis , I . G . ; F . Tallack , D . C ; F . W . Tallack , W . S . j H . F . Tallack , Org . ; and E . W . Mackney , P . M . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Beyond confirming , and reading the by-laws as revised , there was little or no business before the lodge , so with * ' Hearty good wishes "
, the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual toasts followed . The remainder of the evening was spent in love and harmony . Bro . Mackney presided at the pianoforte , and kept the brethren in roars of laughter in the happy rendering of many of his old songs , Bros . Carter and Francis Tallack also contributing to the enjoyment .
CROYDON—George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , 13 th instant ., when there were present Bros Ridpath , W . M . ; Hobbs , P . P . S . G . D ., I . P . M . ; Samuel , S . W . ; Levey , J . W . ; Rev . E . D . L-j . iu-. oi-. HatMey , Pto-J . G . Chap ., Chaplain ; j . D . Langton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Sec ; Goode , S . D . ; Cambridge , P . P . G . O . ; J . D . Holdsworth , acting I . G . ; H . H . Aston ,
R . W . VVilson , and J . G . Fraser . The visitors present were Bros . F . Carter , 14 ; A . J . Heath , 2041 ; R . H . Kanson , 1 790 ; Blackman , J . W . 359 ; and Keed , J . D . 1174 . ihe lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Ihe VVorshipful Master stated lhat he had received a request from the
W . M . of the West Kent Volunteer Lodge , 2041 , to the effect that Bro . A . J . Heath should be pa-sed to the Degree of a F . C . The W . M . said he had much pleasure in complying with that request . Bro . Heath was then raised to the degree of F . C Mr . E . J . Prior having been proposed for initiation , and other business transacted , the lodge was closed .
Ihe brethren then sat down to dinner under the presidency of the W . M . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasis had been drunk , the W . M . proposed "The Health of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupled with the name of the Prov . G . Chap ., Bro . Lennox Harvey , who suitably replied . Ihe toasts of " The W . M . " and "The I . P . M . " having been given , the W . M . proposed " l'he Health of the
Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Ranson and Heath . The latter took the opportunity to thank the members of the George Price Lodge for having allowed him to be passed in their lodge . The toasts of "The Secretary" and "The Officers " followed , and during the evening songs were given by the W . M . and Bro . Dr . Wilson , Bro . Cambridge presiding at the pianoforte .
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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the uth inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Faulkner , W . M . ; Uorrett , S . W . j Penrose , J . W . j S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Dandridge , S . D . j Turpin , J . D . ; Vatcky , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Howes , P . M . ; Leng , W . Wright , Hick , Williams , Emblin , an-J Priest . The lodge was opened ill the First Degree , and the minutes of the . ytrevious v-netting having been Tta . il anil confirmedthe ceremony
, of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wright personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were duly answered by Bro . Hick . Ihe lodge was opened in the 6 cond Degree , and thc ceremony of passing rehearsed , the lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Borretr , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed the ollicers in r oiation . The lodge was then closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the I 3 th iiu-t . at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; W . G . Coat , J . W . ; J . L . King , P . M ., S . D . ; G . Swan , J . D . ; D . S . Long , l . G . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; McUery , and Copp lestoue . The lodge was opened in due furm , and the minutes were id " and confirmed . The ludge was opened in the Second "' B *" ' when Bro . Mellcrs , having answered the usual questions , vva ........ . j .... ... ^ ... i ^ , .. at .,. _ auanu . u . i . e . me .. m . -, -. . ami
entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , -. " - ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Mellcrs being the candidate , the " . ; : , rendering the tradilijiial history in his usual able manner , in loelge was dosed in the Third Degree , and the 1 st s " tlon ti " the Secjnd Lecture was worked by Ihe brethren , under the dire ciu uf the Preceptor . The lodge was closed in the Second y ~ ' \ ' The W . M . having risen for the lirst and second times , Bro . Williams was unanimimsly elected W . M . for the next meeiini , The W . M . rose for the third time , and after " Hearty good wisnw . being given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .