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IVV . ; J . R . Hall , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . Asst . Sec ; C Holttum , P . M . 31 . P . P . G . S . W . ; H . Ward , P . M . 5 S 6 , 6- > 2 , 1112 , P . P . G . W . Wilts ; F . Horner , W . M . 31 ; W . C pidducU , J . W . 31 ; J . G . Hall , P . M . 31 ; J . Allen , P . M . 160 , 1734 ; VV . D . Young , G . Collard , J . Plant , P . M ., Sec . 31 ; J . Grundy , W . Ashenden , R . M . Mercer , VV . H . Longhurst , P . M . 31 ; R . Rhodes , E . Marton , J . R .
Reeves , W . M . 1915 ; W . P . Coleman , S . W . 1915 ; R . H . M . Maugham , J . W . 1915 ; J . E . Wiltshier , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Welsh , P . M . 972 ; A . H . Marks , R . Westwood , T . Blamius , A . J . Beer ( the Mayor ) , P . P G . D . ; W . H . Donaldson , W . Dring , W . Tice , P . M . 31 ; T . Crump , S . W . 972 ; A . Tucker , P . M . 5 S 6 ; VV . Plant , 972 ; A . Pilcher , 972 ; W . Carter , S . W . 1 449 ; S .
Newman , J . D . 972 ; J . W . Bennett , 1572 ; W . Price , J . W . 972 ; A . Moulding , P . Phelps , 709 ; and R . Ewell , Tyler . Bro . H . Ward , who since his coming to Canterbury has infused amongst the brethren much of his own devotion and love for the noble principles and practice of Freemasonry , whose unrivalled Masonic experience and zeal have brought an immense accession of strength to the
Order in this city , was initiated in 622 , Wimborne , in 1 S 59 , and filled the chair of his mother lodge in 1 S 65 , during which year he removed to Salisbury and joined 586 . Here his devotion and earnestness soon produced effects of renewed life and energy amongst the brethren of New Sarum , and in a few years there vvas not only a large accession of numbers in the Craft , but more careful
attention to ceremonies and great improvement in lodge work . Avery handsomeand commodious temple , with the necessary appurtenances , vvas one of the results of this " new life ; " and the brethren showed their appreciation of these services by placing Bro . Ward in the chair in 1870 and re-electing him asecond year in 1 S 71 . In 1 S 66 Bro . Ward was mainly instrumental in founding a new lodge , No . 1112 , in the
adjoining Province of Hampshire , of which lodge he vvas the first W . M . In 18 74 he assisted to torm a new lodge , the Longleat , 147 S , Warminster , of . which Lord Harry Thynne was the first Master . For two years Bro . Ward performed the ceremonies and mainly conducted the work of this new lodge . In 1872 Lord Methuen , the Prov . Grand Master of Wilts , distinguished him with the collar of Prov . G . J . VV .
of Wilts , having previousl y selected him to nil several subordinate offices in Provincial Grand Lodge . Passing from his brethren in the West with the highest and most honourable credentials from the Craft , the Arch , and the Rose Croix , to a new sphere of labour in the East , the same devoted adherence to our " ancient and honourable institution" has found , not only work to do , but
fellow-workers , who gladly and fraternally co-operate in promoting the best interests of Masonry in the Craft generally , in the province particularly , and in the lodge specially . Ihe beautiful temple dedicated to Masonry in the city of Canterbury , and of which an interesting description was given in the Freemason of a few weeks since , now affords a glorious home to the
three Craft lodges of the city , to the Royal Arch and Rose Croix Chapters , and to the Knights Templar . Such a building could only be raised by love and devotion to the Order on the part of those who conceived the work , those who planned the work , and those who executed the work . For surely never was so much good work done at so inadequate a remuneration since the days when men gave
their substance , their skill , their labour to the service of the Most High . Solomon , King of Israel ; Hiram , King of Tyre ; Hiram Abiff , and Bezaleel , the son of Uri , have surely revisited /* the glimpses of the moon , " made a pilgrimage to Canterbury , and built a tabernacle and temple in that historical place worthy of the architectural traditions of the city , a credit to the taste of
the masons forming the three lodges , and an honour and ornament to the craft at large . 1 he Canterbury brethren have set a noble example to all English Freemasons of what can be done , by devotion to the Craft , unity of purpose and unity of effort . All masons who visit Canterbury should go and see the temple and learn on the spot how the W . M . and brethren gave their counsel and money , how
the architect gave the plans and designs , and how Bro . Wiltshier , with devotion and self sacrifice , carried out the work . The canopied stall work is a marvellous addition to the imposing appearance of the lodge when at work . The lodge being opened , and the routine business despatched , the insta . lation proceded . The Installing Master was an " old friend and brother , " the Rev . F .
King , P . M . 586 , and Prov . S . G . W . Wilts . The S . W . 's chair was filled by Bro . Butler , P . S . G . W . Kent , and the J . W . 's chair by E . T . Budden , P . Prov . S . G . W . Dorset . _ The ceremony vvas very well rendered , and after the usual rites had been observed the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to a most admirable banquet
at the Royal Fountain Hotel , the residence of the W . M . Good as all things were to the eye and palate , there were pleasures provided for the ear also , a very competent quartettejof brother Masons from the cathedral choir enhancing the enjoyment by their well rendered glees , madrigals , and songs . Passing over those toasts which have more of a local than general interest , that of " The Charities " deserves
notice for the warmheartedness with which it was proposed and received , and for the generous response made thereto ° y Bro . Terry , who in thanking the W . M . and brethren for 'he compliment , & c , spoke in the highest terms of praise ° f the Girls'and Boys' Schools ; their needs , their work , their usefulness and good management , and of the generous support given them by the Craft . Bro . Terry then
gave a short and terse account of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution with his usual warmth and tact , and with ? 2 ' of Shakespearian " damn-with-faint-praise " allusion to Provincial Charities , concluded a really good speech . After the T y ler ' s toast the brethren separated at the end ° f a most enjoyable Masonic day . Bro . Dr . Longhurst , Ur ganist of the Cathedral , presided over the musical arrangements at lodge and banquet .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . J S Q ^ — "This lodge on Thursday , the nth inst ., rec ? lved the Prov . Grand Master ol Hampshire and the Isle ?( , Wight , R . W . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ; his deputy , w . Bro . W . Hickman ; and the officers of the Provincial Wivi kodge , on an official visit , at the invitation of the nf D "' ^ James Robertson . There was a large muster ° f Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , and several visiting brethren , the latter including from Winchester , " ° - W . H . Jacob , the W . M . of Lodge Economy , and Ur o . Gamon , the W . M . of the William - of - Wykeham
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Lodge , with their Past Masters and Wardens ; the following lodges amongst others being also represented : Phcenix , New Forest , Shirley , Peace and Harmony , Southampton , Clausentum , Albert Edward , and others . The lodge having during the evening received and dealt with a circular from Portsmouth suggesting a division of the province , which the Gloucester brethren by resolution
unanimously pronounced as in their opinion unnecessary , the subject was incidentally referred to by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master in response to the toast of his health at the evening banquet , served by Bro . Dartnall . In thecourse of reviewing the position and condition of the province he pointed out that the suggestion to divide it , though no doubt put forward in the belief that Masonry would be thereby
advanced , vvas not only opposed to the design which prevailed in some quarters of improving the status of Masons , and of the tendency at head-quarters to concentration , but vvas contrary to the Book of Constitutions . In subsequent speeches , responding to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " two Past Masters from
Portsmouth gave it as their opinion that the proposal to divide , which emanated from a very few dissatisfied spirits , was not generally concurred in by tl \ e brethren of the nine Portsmouth lodges . The Prov . Grand Secretary added his belief that the way in which the charity votes had recently come in to him confirmed this view . The last few weeks had been an anxious
time to him , not only in view of the candidates going up from the province for the Schools , but that they owed some S 50 votes . There was now , however , no doubt of their redemption , and he equally hoped no doubt of the province being maintained intact . The idea of 39 lodges , with a fortieth about to be consecrated , being too large in presence of the extent of some of the Northern provinces seemed to him unworthy of credence or general acceptance .
The Deputy Prov . Grand Master in response to the toast of his health commended to the attention of the lodges certain propositions which were to be brought before Grand Lodge for confirmation or otherwise at the Quarterly Communication in December . W . Bros . Jacob , Gamon , Dore , Patstone , and H . Lashmore acknowledged the toasts of "The Visitors " and of "Sister Lodges , " and the evening altogether was spent in a true Masonic spirit .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at York on Monday . Bro-G . Kirby , W . M ., presided , and vvas supported by Bros . J . Todd , P . M . ; A . Buckle , P . M . ; R . VV . Hollon , P . M . ; M ; Rooke , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , W . M . elect 1 G 11 ; G . Gatbutt , S . VV . ; VV . Draper , J . VV . ; and a number of other brethren and visitors . There being no work the business consisted
principally of discussion of matters relating to the lodge . On the motion of Bro . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., a guinea was voted to the " Hughan Testimonial Fund , " and a general hope vvas expressed that the movement would result in a way worthy ot the intelligence of English Masonry , since the lodge that declined to subscribe argued itself ignorant of Masonic literature .
HARWICH . —Star in the East Lodge ( No , 650 ) . —The anniversary festival of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , and was of an unusually interesting character . At about 3 . 30 the brethren assembled , and amongst those present were W . Bros . Thos . J . Railing , P . M . 51 , Prov . G . Sec ; R . D . Poppleton , LP . M . 433 , Prov . G . S . D . ; J . J . Cavil ! , LP . M . 1312 , Prov . G . J . D . ; Thos . G . Mills , l . P . M . 6 g 7 , Prov . G . P . ; E . Hennemeyer , P . M . 51 , P . P .
G . S . W . ; Alfred Welch , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . J . W . ; John J . C . Turner , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . O . ; C . Osmond , W . M . 51 , P . P . G . O . ; J . P . Levvin , P . M . 276 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Thomas Rix , P . M . and Sec . 697 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Eustace , W . M . 1977 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . A . Eustace , W . M . 697 , Prov . G . S . ; A . A . Bennett , W . M . 37 6 , P . P . G . R . Suffolk ; VV . O . Ward , P . M . 650 , P . P . G . P . ; J . H .
Weston , P . M . 1536 ; Bros . C . H . Snelgar , 6 97 ; J . Smith , 225 ; J . T . Bailey , I . G . 6 97 ; J . Steer , 1536 ; C . D . Marshall , S . W . 697 ; Turle Lee , I . G . 766 ; Charles Beckett , 1300 ; George F . Smith , 1 S 39 ; Geo . F . Smith , jun ., 1977 ; F . Atkinson , 376 ; S . Munson , Tyler 51 ; and others ; and the following members of 650 : Bros . Rixon , Ford , O . Broadberry , Geo . Helsdon , Edgar Bonner ,
Thos . Dunn , and J . R . Watson . The installation of Bro . Harry C Everard was the principal business , and the ceremony vvas ably performed by VV . Bro . the Rev . E . H . Crate , P . P . G . C , who is a member of 650 , and who kindly acted in the unavoidable absence of the D . P . G . M . of the Province , W . Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., P . G . D . At the close the new VV . M . appointed and
invested his officers as follows : Bros . Richard Clowes , P . G . S . W ., LP . M . ; F . R . Hales , S . W . ; M . L . Sanders , J . W . ; the Rev . E . H . Crate , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Wm . Groom , Treas . ; Richard Clowes , I . P . M ., P . G . S . W ., Sec ; A . Kinsey Morgan , S . D . ; A . C . Parsons , J . D . ; Bede Hutchinson , D . C . ; C . R . Salter , Org . ; G . Helsdon , I . G . ; T . Dunn , Stevvd . ; and R . Barlow , Tyler . Bro . R .
Clowes was elected as representative to the Provincial Charity Committee . The Worshipful Master , in the name of the lodge , presented to W . Bro . Richard Clowes , LP . M ., a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and took the opportunity to thank him for the many kindnesses they had received at his hands , both as a lodge and as individuals . The jewel , which is of handsome design and finish , was manufactured by Bro .
George Kenning , of London . Bro . Clowes heartily thanked the brethren for this mark of their goodwill , and promised to continue his efforts for the prosperity of Masonry generally , and Lodge 650 particularly . A vote of thanks was passed to W . Bro . the Rev . E . H . Crate for so kindly undertaking the day ' s duty ; and he was presented with the lodge iewel as a token of the
esteem in which the brethren hold him . A vote of thanks vvas also passed to Bro . Bede Hutchinson for the zeal and ability he had shown as Secretary to the Lodge Charity Association , through which no less a sum thon £ 63 had during the year been contributed to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Lodge was shortly afterwards closed .
Later in the evening between 40 and 50 brethren dined together at the Pier Hotel , a splendid repast being well served by Bro . Rule , the host . After dinner the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . In giving "The LP . M . and P . Ms , of No . 650 " the Worshipful Master took occasion again to refer to the eminent services Bro . Clowes had rendered to Lodge 650 during his year of office . It was chiefly owing to his energy and
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hard work that the son of their late Secretary , Basham , had been elected to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; he had borne the entire expense of the entertainment of Provincial Grand Loelge , and had rendered signal services in hundreds of ways both to the lodge and also its members as individuals . It had consequently been thought by some of them that the presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel was
not a sufficient expression of the kind feeling they all entertained to Bro . Clowes , and the matter having been warmly taken up had resulted in the purchase of the silver goblet which he now had the great pleasure to hand to Bro . Clowes , and trusted he would live long to continue his services to Masonry . The cup , which had only a few minutes before been
brought into the room , was then , amid great applause , handed to Bro . Clowes , who , in acknowledging the gift , spoke with considerable emotion . He said he had been so thoroughly taken by surprise at this extremely kind token of their kind feeling that he did not know how to reply . He could assure them , however , that he should value their handsome gift most highly , and so would his family ; and
his three boys , whom he hoped one day to see Masons . would , he felt sure , point with pride to that cup on the sideboarel and say , " That ' s what my father received at the end of his year of office from the brethren of Lodge Star in the East , No . 650 . " The cup , which is of solid silver , gold lined , bears the following inscription : " Presented to VV . Bro . CIovves , I . P . M .,
P . G . S . W ., by the members of Star in the East Lodge , 650 , as a token of their appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge , and as a mark of their personal regard . October , 1 SS 3 . " During the evening a very choice musical programme was carried out under the direclion of Bros . Turle Lee and G . F . Smith , jun ., who were ably assisted by Bros . G . F . Smith , Lawler , Large , and Beckett . Two items in the programme
deserve special mention ; the first vvas a pianoforte duet by Raff , which was played in a masterly style by Bros . Thurle Lee and G . F . Smith , jun . ; and the other was a new song written by Marcus Fielding ( Bro . G . F . Smith , jun . ) , entitled "The Old Song and the New , " well sung by Bro . Large , and the reception it met with augurs well for its future popularity .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —This lodge met as usual on the 2 nd inst ., Bro . H . Peacock , W . M ., in the chair . A goodly number of the Workington brethren were present as visitors . The minutes having been read and confirmed Mr . Joseph Taylor was
duly balloted for and approveel . Bro . Reice , P . M . 962 , then took the chair , and Mr . Taylor was admitted and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by him . After the lodge was closed in due form the visitors were entertained in the lodge room by the W . M . and members , and a pleasant evening was ^ spent .
MOSSLEY . —Prince Alfred Lodge ( No . 1218 ) . —The annual installation festival was held at the Commercial Hotel , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . Thdre were ! present Bros . J . Stevenson , VV . M . ; J . B . Wilson , l . P . M . ; Danl . Dempsey , S . W . ; S . Broadbent , J . W . ; John Buckley , P . M ., Treas .: VV . E . Rawson , Sec . ; James Abbott , S . D . ; T . L . Buckley , J . D . ; A . Robinson , Org . ;
Jas . Radcliffe , John Whitnam , John Holgate , Benjamin Pearson , Jas . Gledhill , Robt . Wilson , Jas . L . Wilson , W . H . Whiteley , James Buckley , Josh . Firth , and Jno . Waterhouse , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . 645 , P . P . G . D . of C ; E . Thompson , P . M . 324 ; Jno . Shoesmith , S . D . 17 S 3 ; Alfred Halliwell , W . M . 1783 ; S . P . Bidder , P . M . 11 O 1 ; S . P . Bidder , jun ., VV . M . 1774 ;
G . T . Scholield , P . M . 1218 ; James Morris , P . M . 461 ; Josh . Caske , W . M . 324 ; Thos . H . Tanner , 337 ; I . VV . Tanner , 337 ; John Heys , P . M . 121 S ; S . Robinson , P . M . 337 ; Abel Holmes , W . M . 337 ; and others . 'The lodge was opened at three o'clock prompt , when thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed
and other routine lodge business transacted ; after which Bro . J . H . Sillitoe occupied the W . M . 's chair , and installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Danl . Dempsey , in the chair of K . S . Bro . Sillitoe also invested the following officers , viz ., Bros . S . Broadbent , S . W . ; Jas . Allott , J . W . ; John Buckley , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . E . Rawson , Sec . ( reappointed ); Thos . L . Buckley , S . D . ; W . Kendray ,
J . D . ; J osh . Firth , I . G . ; W . H . Whiteley , Steward ; A . Robinson , Organist ; and Jno . Waterhouse , Tyler . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . John Buckley , P . M ., who also delivered the working tools , and those to the Wardens and brethren by Bro . Sillitoe . After the visiting brethren had expressed their " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in solemn form .
The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where the good things of this life were bountifully supplied and duly appreciated . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and cordially responded to , after which ""Ihe Health of Bro . Sillitoe , thelnstaHingMaster , " was proposed , in response to which he made an impressive appeal to the brethren on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and pointed
out particularly the claims of support from East Lancashire which the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution possessed , in consequence of the great benefits which were being derived from that Institution . Other toasts followed , and the pleasure of the evening was enhanced by the singing cf Bro . Tanner and others , ably assisted by the services of Bro . Robinson at the piano .
RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — The last meeting of the season of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the Amherst Arms Hotel . Bro . T . J . Baker , the W . M ., presided , and vvas supported by Bros . C . J . Craig , S . W . ; C . E . Birch , J . W . ; R . Durtnell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Jewell , P . M ., ' P . P . G . O ., Sec . ; E . S . Strange , J . D . ; J . I . Birch , I . G . ; VV .
Sparrowhawk , Steward ; W . South , Tyler ; J . S . Smith , I . P . M . ; E . Pilliner , D . Taylor , T . Weldon , H . J . Drane , F . P . Lee , C . Hooker , R . J . Langley , J . Hamblin , P . Hanmer , J , Watkins , G . M . Williams , and J . Waller , together with the following visitors : Bros . H . Harris , S 74 ; G . S . Graham , P . M . 1777 , P . P . G . O . Surrey : and VV . Huehes . I . D . 167 S .
After the confirmation of minutes Bro . C . Hooker vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed in a most admirable manner by Bro . S . Smith , I . P . M ., by request of the W . M . The brethren afterwards assembled in the banquet room , where Bro . Waller had provided a very excellent repast , which the brethren fully enjoyed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were prefaced with some terse remarks by the W . M ,
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IVV . ; J . R . Hall , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . Asst . Sec ; C Holttum , P . M . 31 . P . P . G . S . W . ; H . Ward , P . M . 5 S 6 , 6- > 2 , 1112 , P . P . G . W . Wilts ; F . Horner , W . M . 31 ; W . C pidducU , J . W . 31 ; J . G . Hall , P . M . 31 ; J . Allen , P . M . 160 , 1734 ; VV . D . Young , G . Collard , J . Plant , P . M ., Sec . 31 ; J . Grundy , W . Ashenden , R . M . Mercer , VV . H . Longhurst , P . M . 31 ; R . Rhodes , E . Marton , J . R .
Reeves , W . M . 1915 ; W . P . Coleman , S . W . 1915 ; R . H . M . Maugham , J . W . 1915 ; J . E . Wiltshier , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Welsh , P . M . 972 ; A . H . Marks , R . Westwood , T . Blamius , A . J . Beer ( the Mayor ) , P . P G . D . ; W . H . Donaldson , W . Dring , W . Tice , P . M . 31 ; T . Crump , S . W . 972 ; A . Tucker , P . M . 5 S 6 ; VV . Plant , 972 ; A . Pilcher , 972 ; W . Carter , S . W . 1 449 ; S .
Newman , J . D . 972 ; J . W . Bennett , 1572 ; W . Price , J . W . 972 ; A . Moulding , P . Phelps , 709 ; and R . Ewell , Tyler . Bro . H . Ward , who since his coming to Canterbury has infused amongst the brethren much of his own devotion and love for the noble principles and practice of Freemasonry , whose unrivalled Masonic experience and zeal have brought an immense accession of strength to the
Order in this city , was initiated in 622 , Wimborne , in 1 S 59 , and filled the chair of his mother lodge in 1 S 65 , during which year he removed to Salisbury and joined 586 . Here his devotion and earnestness soon produced effects of renewed life and energy amongst the brethren of New Sarum , and in a few years there vvas not only a large accession of numbers in the Craft , but more careful
attention to ceremonies and great improvement in lodge work . Avery handsomeand commodious temple , with the necessary appurtenances , vvas one of the results of this " new life ; " and the brethren showed their appreciation of these services by placing Bro . Ward in the chair in 1870 and re-electing him asecond year in 1 S 71 . In 1 S 66 Bro . Ward was mainly instrumental in founding a new lodge , No . 1112 , in the
adjoining Province of Hampshire , of which lodge he vvas the first W . M . In 18 74 he assisted to torm a new lodge , the Longleat , 147 S , Warminster , of . which Lord Harry Thynne was the first Master . For two years Bro . Ward performed the ceremonies and mainly conducted the work of this new lodge . In 1872 Lord Methuen , the Prov . Grand Master of Wilts , distinguished him with the collar of Prov . G . J . VV .
of Wilts , having previousl y selected him to nil several subordinate offices in Provincial Grand Lodge . Passing from his brethren in the West with the highest and most honourable credentials from the Craft , the Arch , and the Rose Croix , to a new sphere of labour in the East , the same devoted adherence to our " ancient and honourable institution" has found , not only work to do , but
fellow-workers , who gladly and fraternally co-operate in promoting the best interests of Masonry in the Craft generally , in the province particularly , and in the lodge specially . Ihe beautiful temple dedicated to Masonry in the city of Canterbury , and of which an interesting description was given in the Freemason of a few weeks since , now affords a glorious home to the
three Craft lodges of the city , to the Royal Arch and Rose Croix Chapters , and to the Knights Templar . Such a building could only be raised by love and devotion to the Order on the part of those who conceived the work , those who planned the work , and those who executed the work . For surely never was so much good work done at so inadequate a remuneration since the days when men gave
their substance , their skill , their labour to the service of the Most High . Solomon , King of Israel ; Hiram , King of Tyre ; Hiram Abiff , and Bezaleel , the son of Uri , have surely revisited /* the glimpses of the moon , " made a pilgrimage to Canterbury , and built a tabernacle and temple in that historical place worthy of the architectural traditions of the city , a credit to the taste of
the masons forming the three lodges , and an honour and ornament to the craft at large . 1 he Canterbury brethren have set a noble example to all English Freemasons of what can be done , by devotion to the Craft , unity of purpose and unity of effort . All masons who visit Canterbury should go and see the temple and learn on the spot how the W . M . and brethren gave their counsel and money , how
the architect gave the plans and designs , and how Bro . Wiltshier , with devotion and self sacrifice , carried out the work . The canopied stall work is a marvellous addition to the imposing appearance of the lodge when at work . The lodge being opened , and the routine business despatched , the insta . lation proceded . The Installing Master was an " old friend and brother , " the Rev . F .
King , P . M . 586 , and Prov . S . G . W . Wilts . The S . W . 's chair was filled by Bro . Butler , P . S . G . W . Kent , and the J . W . 's chair by E . T . Budden , P . Prov . S . G . W . Dorset . _ The ceremony vvas very well rendered , and after the usual rites had been observed the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to a most admirable banquet
at the Royal Fountain Hotel , the residence of the W . M . Good as all things were to the eye and palate , there were pleasures provided for the ear also , a very competent quartettejof brother Masons from the cathedral choir enhancing the enjoyment by their well rendered glees , madrigals , and songs . Passing over those toasts which have more of a local than general interest , that of " The Charities " deserves
notice for the warmheartedness with which it was proposed and received , and for the generous response made thereto ° y Bro . Terry , who in thanking the W . M . and brethren for 'he compliment , & c , spoke in the highest terms of praise ° f the Girls'and Boys' Schools ; their needs , their work , their usefulness and good management , and of the generous support given them by the Craft . Bro . Terry then
gave a short and terse account of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution with his usual warmth and tact , and with ? 2 ' of Shakespearian " damn-with-faint-praise " allusion to Provincial Charities , concluded a really good speech . After the T y ler ' s toast the brethren separated at the end ° f a most enjoyable Masonic day . Bro . Dr . Longhurst , Ur ganist of the Cathedral , presided over the musical arrangements at lodge and banquet .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Lodge ( No . J S Q ^ — "This lodge on Thursday , the nth inst ., rec ? lved the Prov . Grand Master ol Hampshire and the Isle ?( , Wight , R . W . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ; his deputy , w . Bro . W . Hickman ; and the officers of the Provincial Wivi kodge , on an official visit , at the invitation of the nf D "' ^ James Robertson . There was a large muster ° f Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , and several visiting brethren , the latter including from Winchester , " ° - W . H . Jacob , the W . M . of Lodge Economy , and Ur o . Gamon , the W . M . of the William - of - Wykeham
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Lodge , with their Past Masters and Wardens ; the following lodges amongst others being also represented : Phcenix , New Forest , Shirley , Peace and Harmony , Southampton , Clausentum , Albert Edward , and others . The lodge having during the evening received and dealt with a circular from Portsmouth suggesting a division of the province , which the Gloucester brethren by resolution
unanimously pronounced as in their opinion unnecessary , the subject was incidentally referred to by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master in response to the toast of his health at the evening banquet , served by Bro . Dartnall . In thecourse of reviewing the position and condition of the province he pointed out that the suggestion to divide it , though no doubt put forward in the belief that Masonry would be thereby
advanced , vvas not only opposed to the design which prevailed in some quarters of improving the status of Masons , and of the tendency at head-quarters to concentration , but vvas contrary to the Book of Constitutions . In subsequent speeches , responding to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " two Past Masters from
Portsmouth gave it as their opinion that the proposal to divide , which emanated from a very few dissatisfied spirits , was not generally concurred in by tl \ e brethren of the nine Portsmouth lodges . The Prov . Grand Secretary added his belief that the way in which the charity votes had recently come in to him confirmed this view . The last few weeks had been an anxious
time to him , not only in view of the candidates going up from the province for the Schools , but that they owed some S 50 votes . There was now , however , no doubt of their redemption , and he equally hoped no doubt of the province being maintained intact . The idea of 39 lodges , with a fortieth about to be consecrated , being too large in presence of the extent of some of the Northern provinces seemed to him unworthy of credence or general acceptance .
The Deputy Prov . Grand Master in response to the toast of his health commended to the attention of the lodges certain propositions which were to be brought before Grand Lodge for confirmation or otherwise at the Quarterly Communication in December . W . Bros . Jacob , Gamon , Dore , Patstone , and H . Lashmore acknowledged the toasts of "The Visitors " and of "Sister Lodges , " and the evening altogether was spent in a true Masonic spirit .
YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at York on Monday . Bro-G . Kirby , W . M ., presided , and vvas supported by Bros . J . Todd , P . M . ; A . Buckle , P . M . ; R . VV . Hollon , P . M . ; M ; Rooke , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , W . M . elect 1 G 11 ; G . Gatbutt , S . VV . ; VV . Draper , J . VV . ; and a number of other brethren and visitors . There being no work the business consisted
principally of discussion of matters relating to the lodge . On the motion of Bro . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., a guinea was voted to the " Hughan Testimonial Fund , " and a general hope vvas expressed that the movement would result in a way worthy ot the intelligence of English Masonry , since the lodge that declined to subscribe argued itself ignorant of Masonic literature .
HARWICH . —Star in the East Lodge ( No , 650 ) . —The anniversary festival of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , and was of an unusually interesting character . At about 3 . 30 the brethren assembled , and amongst those present were W . Bros . Thos . J . Railing , P . M . 51 , Prov . G . Sec ; R . D . Poppleton , LP . M . 433 , Prov . G . S . D . ; J . J . Cavil ! , LP . M . 1312 , Prov . G . J . D . ; Thos . G . Mills , l . P . M . 6 g 7 , Prov . G . P . ; E . Hennemeyer , P . M . 51 , P . P .
G . S . W . ; Alfred Welch , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . J . W . ; John J . C . Turner , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . O . ; C . Osmond , W . M . 51 , P . P . G . O . ; J . P . Levvin , P . M . 276 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Thomas Rix , P . M . and Sec . 697 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Eustace , W . M . 1977 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . A . Eustace , W . M . 697 , Prov . G . S . ; A . A . Bennett , W . M . 37 6 , P . P . G . R . Suffolk ; VV . O . Ward , P . M . 650 , P . P . G . P . ; J . H .
Weston , P . M . 1536 ; Bros . C . H . Snelgar , 6 97 ; J . Smith , 225 ; J . T . Bailey , I . G . 6 97 ; J . Steer , 1536 ; C . D . Marshall , S . W . 697 ; Turle Lee , I . G . 766 ; Charles Beckett , 1300 ; George F . Smith , 1 S 39 ; Geo . F . Smith , jun ., 1977 ; F . Atkinson , 376 ; S . Munson , Tyler 51 ; and others ; and the following members of 650 : Bros . Rixon , Ford , O . Broadberry , Geo . Helsdon , Edgar Bonner ,
Thos . Dunn , and J . R . Watson . The installation of Bro . Harry C Everard was the principal business , and the ceremony vvas ably performed by VV . Bro . the Rev . E . H . Crate , P . P . G . C , who is a member of 650 , and who kindly acted in the unavoidable absence of the D . P . G . M . of the Province , W . Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., P . G . D . At the close the new VV . M . appointed and
invested his officers as follows : Bros . Richard Clowes , P . G . S . W ., LP . M . ; F . R . Hales , S . W . ; M . L . Sanders , J . W . ; the Rev . E . H . Crate , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Wm . Groom , Treas . ; Richard Clowes , I . P . M ., P . G . S . W ., Sec ; A . Kinsey Morgan , S . D . ; A . C . Parsons , J . D . ; Bede Hutchinson , D . C . ; C . R . Salter , Org . ; G . Helsdon , I . G . ; T . Dunn , Stevvd . ; and R . Barlow , Tyler . Bro . R .
Clowes was elected as representative to the Provincial Charity Committee . The Worshipful Master , in the name of the lodge , presented to W . Bro . Richard Clowes , LP . M ., a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and took the opportunity to thank him for the many kindnesses they had received at his hands , both as a lodge and as individuals . The jewel , which is of handsome design and finish , was manufactured by Bro .
George Kenning , of London . Bro . Clowes heartily thanked the brethren for this mark of their goodwill , and promised to continue his efforts for the prosperity of Masonry generally , and Lodge 650 particularly . A vote of thanks was passed to W . Bro . the Rev . E . H . Crate for so kindly undertaking the day ' s duty ; and he was presented with the lodge iewel as a token of the
esteem in which the brethren hold him . A vote of thanks vvas also passed to Bro . Bede Hutchinson for the zeal and ability he had shown as Secretary to the Lodge Charity Association , through which no less a sum thon £ 63 had during the year been contributed to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Lodge was shortly afterwards closed .
Later in the evening between 40 and 50 brethren dined together at the Pier Hotel , a splendid repast being well served by Bro . Rule , the host . After dinner the usual Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . In giving "The LP . M . and P . Ms , of No . 650 " the Worshipful Master took occasion again to refer to the eminent services Bro . Clowes had rendered to Lodge 650 during his year of office . It was chiefly owing to his energy and
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hard work that the son of their late Secretary , Basham , had been elected to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; he had borne the entire expense of the entertainment of Provincial Grand Loelge , and had rendered signal services in hundreds of ways both to the lodge and also its members as individuals . It had consequently been thought by some of them that the presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel was
not a sufficient expression of the kind feeling they all entertained to Bro . Clowes , and the matter having been warmly taken up had resulted in the purchase of the silver goblet which he now had the great pleasure to hand to Bro . Clowes , and trusted he would live long to continue his services to Masonry . The cup , which had only a few minutes before been
brought into the room , was then , amid great applause , handed to Bro . Clowes , who , in acknowledging the gift , spoke with considerable emotion . He said he had been so thoroughly taken by surprise at this extremely kind token of their kind feeling that he did not know how to reply . He could assure them , however , that he should value their handsome gift most highly , and so would his family ; and
his three boys , whom he hoped one day to see Masons . would , he felt sure , point with pride to that cup on the sideboarel and say , " That ' s what my father received at the end of his year of office from the brethren of Lodge Star in the East , No . 650 . " The cup , which is of solid silver , gold lined , bears the following inscription : " Presented to VV . Bro . CIovves , I . P . M .,
P . G . S . W ., by the members of Star in the East Lodge , 650 , as a token of their appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge , and as a mark of their personal regard . October , 1 SS 3 . " During the evening a very choice musical programme was carried out under the direclion of Bros . Turle Lee and G . F . Smith , jun ., who were ably assisted by Bros . G . F . Smith , Lawler , Large , and Beckett . Two items in the programme
deserve special mention ; the first vvas a pianoforte duet by Raff , which was played in a masterly style by Bros . Thurle Lee and G . F . Smith , jun . ; and the other was a new song written by Marcus Fielding ( Bro . G . F . Smith , jun . ) , entitled "The Old Song and the New , " well sung by Bro . Large , and the reception it met with augurs well for its future popularity .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —This lodge met as usual on the 2 nd inst ., Bro . H . Peacock , W . M ., in the chair . A goodly number of the Workington brethren were present as visitors . The minutes having been read and confirmed Mr . Joseph Taylor was
duly balloted for and approveel . Bro . Reice , P . M . 962 , then took the chair , and Mr . Taylor was admitted and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by him . After the lodge was closed in due form the visitors were entertained in the lodge room by the W . M . and members , and a pleasant evening was ^ spent .
MOSSLEY . —Prince Alfred Lodge ( No . 1218 ) . —The annual installation festival was held at the Commercial Hotel , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . Thdre were ! present Bros . J . Stevenson , VV . M . ; J . B . Wilson , l . P . M . ; Danl . Dempsey , S . W . ; S . Broadbent , J . W . ; John Buckley , P . M ., Treas .: VV . E . Rawson , Sec . ; James Abbott , S . D . ; T . L . Buckley , J . D . ; A . Robinson , Org . ;
Jas . Radcliffe , John Whitnam , John Holgate , Benjamin Pearson , Jas . Gledhill , Robt . Wilson , Jas . L . Wilson , W . H . Whiteley , James Buckley , Josh . Firth , and Jno . Waterhouse , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . H . Sillitoe , P . M . 645 , P . P . G . D . of C ; E . Thompson , P . M . 324 ; Jno . Shoesmith , S . D . 17 S 3 ; Alfred Halliwell , W . M . 1783 ; S . P . Bidder , P . M . 11 O 1 ; S . P . Bidder , jun ., VV . M . 1774 ;
G . T . Scholield , P . M . 1218 ; James Morris , P . M . 461 ; Josh . Caske , W . M . 324 ; Thos . H . Tanner , 337 ; I . VV . Tanner , 337 ; John Heys , P . M . 121 S ; S . Robinson , P . M . 337 ; Abel Holmes , W . M . 337 ; and others . 'The lodge was opened at three o'clock prompt , when thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed
and other routine lodge business transacted ; after which Bro . J . H . Sillitoe occupied the W . M . 's chair , and installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Danl . Dempsey , in the chair of K . S . Bro . Sillitoe also invested the following officers , viz ., Bros . S . Broadbent , S . W . ; Jas . Allott , J . W . ; John Buckley , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . E . Rawson , Sec . ( reappointed ); Thos . L . Buckley , S . D . ; W . Kendray ,
J . D . ; J osh . Firth , I . G . ; W . H . Whiteley , Steward ; A . Robinson , Organist ; and Jno . Waterhouse , Tyler . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . John Buckley , P . M ., who also delivered the working tools , and those to the Wardens and brethren by Bro . Sillitoe . After the visiting brethren had expressed their " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in solemn form .
The brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where the good things of this life were bountifully supplied and duly appreciated . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and cordially responded to , after which ""Ihe Health of Bro . Sillitoe , thelnstaHingMaster , " was proposed , in response to which he made an impressive appeal to the brethren on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and pointed
out particularly the claims of support from East Lancashire which the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution possessed , in consequence of the great benefits which were being derived from that Institution . Other toasts followed , and the pleasure of the evening was enhanced by the singing cf Bro . Tanner and others , ably assisted by the services of Bro . Robinson at the piano .
RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — The last meeting of the season of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the Amherst Arms Hotel . Bro . T . J . Baker , the W . M ., presided , and vvas supported by Bros . C . J . Craig , S . W . ; C . E . Birch , J . W . ; R . Durtnell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . H . Jewell , P . M ., ' P . P . G . O ., Sec . ; E . S . Strange , J . D . ; J . I . Birch , I . G . ; VV .
Sparrowhawk , Steward ; W . South , Tyler ; J . S . Smith , I . P . M . ; E . Pilliner , D . Taylor , T . Weldon , H . J . Drane , F . P . Lee , C . Hooker , R . J . Langley , J . Hamblin , P . Hanmer , J , Watkins , G . M . Williams , and J . Waller , together with the following visitors : Bros . H . Harris , S 74 ; G . S . Graham , P . M . 1777 , P . P . G . O . Surrey : and VV . Huehes . I . D . 167 S .
After the confirmation of minutes Bro . C . Hooker vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed in a most admirable manner by Bro . S . Smith , I . P . M ., by request of the W . M . The brethren afterwards assembled in the banquet room , where Bro . Waller had provided a very excellent repast , which the brethren fully enjoyed . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were prefaced with some terse remarks by the W . M ,