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Court , and as Lapham ' s name was not in the recommendation it could not now go on lhe list . In answer to inquiries , he said a new petition could be presented , and if all the circumstances were found in order the candidate would go on the list for the October election . Bro . J . G . STEVENS said that should be done . A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings , which had lasted an hour and a quarter .

Consecration Of The Royal Oak Ark Mariners Lodge, No. 416.

CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL OAK ARK MARINERS LODGE , No . 416 .

The consecration of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., & t the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich . A Royal Ark M inner * lodge was opened by Bros . R . Voisey , R . A . C ., acting as C . N . ; J . J . fakes , as J . ; Dandridge , asS . ; Crook and Bugles , Deacons ; and Tims , as Guarder . BrOi the Right Hon . Viscount Dungarvan , Prov . G . M . Kent , attended by his Deputy and Prov . G . Sec , entered the lodge , and was saluted by the brethren .

The following brethren were elevated to the Ark Mariners Degree ; Bros . A . H . Bateman , P . P . G . O . Kent ; A . T . Dealer , P . P . A . G . S . ; C . W . Fageant , E . S . Cockton , H . W . P . Makeham , and A . Akam . The Prov . G . M . then assumed the chair for the purpose of consecrating the lodge , assisted by Bros . R . Voisey , R . A . C ., as J . ; Hughes-Halledt , D . P . G . M ., as S . ; J . J . Pakes , P . P . G . O ., as Chap . ; A . II . Bateman , P . P . G . O ., as D . C ; A . C . Dandridge , P . G . I . G ., as I . G . ; and E . S . Cockton , as Org .

The address and ceremony of consecration was most impressively rendered by the Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . the Viscount Dungarvan . After the consecration , Bro . J . J . Pakes , P . Prov . G . O ., was enthroned as the W . C . N , for the ensuing year , and appointed the following officers : Bros . A . C . Dandridge , Prov . G . I . G .. J . ; W . P . Crook , S . ; T . Bugler , Scribe ; W . Pensose , S . D . ; J . W . Tims , J . D . J . G . Thomas , Guarder ; E . S . Cockton , Org .: and A . Ball , Warder .

The W . C . N , proposed a most cordial vote of thanks to the Right Hon . the Viscount Dungarvan , Prov . G . M . ; the Deputy G . M ., Bro . Hughes-Hallet ; the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . J . G . Podevin ; and Bro . R . Voisey , R . A . C ., for their kindness in attending to consecrate the lodge . This was seconded by Bro . A . C . DANIJRIIIGE , and carried by acclamation . The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in a few well-chosen words , expressed the pleasure he had in attending to perform the ceremony .

Resolved unanimously that the Consecrating Officers bs , and are hereby , made honorary members of the lodge . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banqurt , presided over by the W . C . N ., Bro . J . J . Pakes , who was supported on his right by the Right Hon . Viscount Dungarvan , Prov . G . Master . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , Bro . R . VOISEY , R A . C ., responding for "The Grand Officers . "

In proposing "The Health of the Prov . G . Master , " the W . C . N , expressed the feeling of sincere loyalty which every member of the lodge felt towards his lordship , their grateful thanks for his kindness in attending , and their sincere and earnest hope that his lordship might have a safe and pleasant journey on his contemplated tour in America and return to his province in health and strength .

Lord DUNGARVAN , when rising to reply , was received with continued applause from the brethren . He stated with what pleasure he consecrated their lodge ; how great an interest he took in all Mark Masonry in Kent , how he hoped success would attend the lodge so happily constituted that day , and now he hoped that all lodges under his jurisdiction in Kent would continue to advance and prosper , and assured the brethren that as their Prov . Grand Master he would do all that he could to further this great end .

In replying to the toast of " The Dep . G . M ., " Bro . HVCUES HALI . ETT expressed the pleasure it had given him to attend , and , although , owing to various reasons , the consecration had been delayed for some months , yet it was most gratifying to him as the Dep . Prov . G . M . to know that he had been the means of assisting to carry out the object . Bro . A . H . BATEMAN , P . P . G . Org ., in a very effective speech returned thanks for the Prov . G . Officers , Past and Present .

Bro . lhe Right Hon . the Visrount DUNGARVAN , in proposing " The Health of the W . C . N ., Bro . John J . Pakes , " spoke in the most kindly manner of Bro . Pakes ' s Masonic career , and expressed the hope , in which he was sure all would join , that the newly-enthroned W . C . N , might havea very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . PARKS , in reply , thanked his lordship for his very flattering remarks ,

and explained to the brethren how very much he had been assisted by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master and the Prov . Grand Secretary , to whom he had written so many letters asking for advice and counsel , that he feared those distinguished brethren must have come to look upon him as a complete nuisance ; but , in spite of that , they had rendered him very great and valuable assistance , and he was only too pleased to tender to them , in the presence of the ledge , his very sincere thanks .

Bros . A . I . DEALER , P . P . A . G . S ., and Ii . S . COCKTON returned thanks for thr toast of " The Founders . " Bros . DANDRIUOE , CROOK , BUGLER , and TIMS replied-for "The Officers of the Lodge . " During the evening Bros . Bugler and Cockton contributed to the amusement of the brethren by some of their choice songs , for which these brethren are so noted amongst the lodges in this neighbourhood .

A very happy evening was concluded by the Tyler ' s toast , and the brethren departed well satisfied with the success of the gathering .

+ BRO . LORD AND LADY A LGERNON GORDON-LENNOX have returned to Broughton Castle , Oxfordshire , from Warwick Castle . AT THR inaugural dinner of the Corinthian Club in Dublin on Saturday night , at which Bro . Gerald Balfour was present , Bro . Lord Roberts , in responding- to the toast of

"The Army and Navy , " said it was a satisfaction to him to know that affairs in India were receiving the attention they deserve . ! . He hid a firm belief in the good sense of the British public , and felt confident that they would bs guided aright in these nutters ; and , if they wished to have an ellicient Army , they must have soldiers able to undergo hardshipssucti as they had to bear in India . If they desired to have peace on the Indian frontier , they must have control over the 20 , 000 fighting ; men of that country .

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Derwent Lodge , No . 40 . There was an unusually large att : ndance of brethren at the Cisth II itel , Hayings , on Monday , the ioth inst ., to witness the installation of the popu ' ar and esteemed managing director of the hotel , Bro . Henry 13 oyce , S . W . The W . M ., Bro . E . J . McCormick , presided , ar

Randell , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , A . D . C . ; j . B . Guv . Org . ; H . E . Smith and W . J , Hourn , Stwds . ; L . J . fukes , I . P . M . ; J . Pearce , P . M .. P . P . G . S . B . : W . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G P . ; F . C . Edwards , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . J . Ticehurst , P . M . ; I . H . Cole , P . M , P . P . A . G . D . C ; F . Tomlin , P . M . ; W . H . Russell , P . M ., P . P . A . GD . C . ; G . H . G-ize , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C ; F . ] . Sawyer , P . M . ; W . R . Griffin , I . P . M . 24 S-, ; F . I . Foster , 13 ( 0 ; G . Smith , W . M . 11 S 4 ; T . II . Beeny , W . M . 1707 ; F . Duke , 1 S 42 ; C . J . Fletcher , W . M . 341 ; W . B . Sims , 120 S ; H . C . Wilson , 1 S 42 ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., Prov . G . rnec . ; E . L . Voysey , i '_ > 47 ; H . Collinson ,

W . M . 2201 ; J . M . Jenkins , P . M . 341 : F . Grder = leeve , 917 ; W . N . Oldham , 248 . 5 ; E . A : tenborough , P . M . 234 S ; J . ts . Sutton , P . M . mo , Pfov . A . G . D . C ; A . A . Oakden , W . M . mo ; R . Vicaji , W . M . 916 ; J . H . Hiine , W . M . 2414 ; W . Grayson , S 52 ; G . H . Carey . 24 S 3 ; A . G . Telling , J . W . S 7 . 1 ; E . Clark , 234 S ; A . E . Todd , P . M . 27 ; G . Bungard , W . M . 315 ; J . Olliver , W . M . 1 S 20 ; T . Wilson , S . Bumstead , J . Trinder , J . E . Bonner , A . S . Kindle , W . E . Brown , A . J . Hickman , K . A , Hocking , J . T . Piper , S . Spencer , F . Bruc ? , L . O . Glenister , S . T . Weston , R . L . Jones , F . G . Tyrrell , A . G . Smyth , C . H . Cartright , R . W . Redimn , B . J . Majmundar . and C . R » inmann .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes read and confirmed , and the balance sheet adopted , Bro . Boyce was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by the out-going W . M . in the same abl ? manner that has characterised his work throughout the year . The newly-installed Master appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . K J . McCormick , I . P . M . ; C . E . Botley , P . M . ioo < 3 , S . W . ; T . Southcombe , J . W . j F .

Rossiter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; Treas . ; P . Beer . Sec . ; A . Jones , S . D . ; H . A . Stratford , J . D . ; H . E . Smith , I . G . ; G . Randell , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , D . C . ; G . H . Gaze , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , A . D . C ; J . Baker Guy , Org . ; and W . J . Brown and T . Wilson , Stwds . A very handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . E . J . McCormick , as a token of the regard of the brethren and in recognition of the ability with which he had conducted the business of the lodL'e durinir his vear of office .

The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a sumptuou ; banquet at which Bro . Boyce in his dual capacity of W . M . and caterer gave the greatest satisfaction to all present . The musical arrangemsnts under the direction of Bro . J . Baker Guy , Org ., were highly appreciated .

Scientific Lodge , No . S 8 , There was a large muster of the Fraternity at the m-. etinj of this old lodge on Monday , the ioth inst ., at the Lion Hotel , Petty Cury , to witness the installation of Bro . John Helenus Moves ( a son of the late Deputy Prov . Grand Mister ) , as W . M . for the current year , many of the guests coming from different parts of the country , and the proceedings passed off with great cclni .

The attendance included Bros . W . Sindall , W . M . ; A . E . Chaplin , I . P . M . ; John H . Moves , S . W . ; H . S . Davison , J . W . ; J . Bester , Chap . ; B . W . Beales , jun ., Treas . ; Oliver Papworth , P . M ., Sec . ; F . J . Moden , S . D . ; W . James , J . D . ; Frank Piggott , P . M ., D . C ; A . R . Hill . I . G . ; J . Morley , Org . ; B . Chennell , P . M . ; T . Hunnybun , P . M . ; J . V . Pryor , P . M . ; W . Purchas , P . M . ; W . P . Spalding , P . M . ; C H . Banham , P . M . ; J . L . Rutter , P . M . ; W . II . Jarrold , T . Lucas , C F . Charlton , j . M . Logan , A . H . Langridrje , J . West Knights , A . J . Moyes , T . T . Moyes , II . A .

Chapman , ) . Brown , J . D . Dawson , H . C Pulhn , r . II . Aves , E . G . Bell , C P . Jones , G . F . Hawkins , M . D . Bradford , F . W . Bird , J . T . Waldock , R . Moore , S . J . Freeman , H . Whybro , and J . Burrow , all of the lodge . The visiting brethren included Bros . Geo . ) . McKay , P . M . 129 , P . G . Std . Br . England ; W . P . Brown , P . G . Std . Br . England ; W . d'A . Barnard , P . M . 12 O 5 , P . A . G . D . C Leicester and Rutland ; Thomas Watts , P . M . 441 , P . G . Treas . ; H . | . R . Giskoin , late P . M . r > and 85 S ; W . H . Francis , P . M . S 50 ; R . T . Scarr , P . M . 2103 ; Wm . I . iddill , P . M . and late Sec . 157

and 1719 ; G . W . Whitehead , P . M . Soy ; J . Koyston , P . M . 441 ; J . Sheldnck , P . M . 441 ; J . Vail , P . M . 441 ; J . Catling , P . M . 441 ; P . H . Young , P . M . 441 ; F . Dewberry , P . M . 411 ; J . S . Wilkinson , J . W . 12 S 0 ; F . R . Leach , W . M . 441 ; F . W . Potts , I . P . M . 441 ; R . J . Sharman , Soy ; J . Dempster , 41 , 1 ; F . Gatfiths , 340 ; J . H . Foster , S . W . S 09 ; G . BJII , 441 ; E . Bowman , 441 ; Sidney Miller , 441 ; W . H . Berridge , 441 ; F . W . Miller . 441 ; F . Cole , 441 ; G . W . Bindloss , 475 ; E . F . Bindloss , 441 ; J . Quail , 2 iej ; W . T . Bowman , 441 ; L . HosegooJ , S . W . 441 ; C K . Gray , 441 ; ( J . T . Hammond , 411 ; and J . O . ven , 441 .

The duties of Installing Master were efficiently fulfilled oy theoutgoing W . M ., Bro . W . Sindall , and the ceiemony was wound up in excellent style by the senior P . M ., Bro . B . Chennell , who delivered the three charges in a most impressive manner . There were 30 present at the Board of I istalled Masters . The newly-installed W . M . invested his officers in a manner which gave promise of good work in the future . Subjoined is a list of the officers for the year : Bros . | > hn II . Moyes , P . P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; W . Sindall , P . P . G . S . ot W ., I . P . M . ; 11 . ' S . Davison , P . P . G . Stwd ., S . W .: F . J ,

Moden , P . P . G . Stwd ., J . W . ; John B £ : Aer , P . P . G . P ., Chap . ; 11 . W . tteaies , jun ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; Oliver Papworth , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec , Sec ; W . James , S . D . ; A . R . Hill , J . D . ; F . Piggott , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; C F . Charlton , P . P . G . Stwd ., I . G . ; John Morley , Org . ; F . West Knights , Std . Br . ; U . W . Beales , sen ., P . P . G . Treas ., Stwd . ; . and G . A . Allen , Tyler . The Treasurer ' s balance-sheet was of a very satisfactory character . Five guineas were voted to the widow of a deceased brother ; and the annual subscription to the R . M . B . l . was ordered to be paid .

Before the lodge was closed , Bro . 11 . Chennell , on behalf of the lodge , picscnlcl a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro , W . Sindall in felicitous terms . Nearly 100 bretluen sat down to the banquet , at which Bro . J . II . Moyes , W . M ., presided in an ellicient manner . After the toast . of the " 1 ' u-.-en and the Craft , " Tin : National AMhc-n was sung .

Bro . G . J . McKay , in responding for " lhe Grand Officers , " said he was much touched by the reading of the letter from Lord Lathom in acknowledging the vote of condolence passed by the brethren of No . SS on his lordship ' s sad bereavement . It had been his privilege to be associated with the Pro Grand Master for a quarter of a century , and there was not a bstter Mason in England . lie ( the speaker ) believed the Grand Ollicers did their best ( or the prosperity ot their n ible Craft .

liro . W . P . Brown also rc-pondcd to the toast , aDd said his visit to that ancicn ! lodge ( No . US ) had been well repaid . 'I heir work was admirably done , and would gladden anyone . I he Installing - Master was a little nervous , but their dear old friend , Uro . H . Chennell , P . M ., wounat up the proceedings in splendid fashbn , and he loved very much to hear the old conventional ritual which was used in the charges . The lodge showed the true spirit of Masonry , and if the same prevailed all over England and the world , how much happier would nun be .

Bro . J . V . Pryor , P . M ., proposed "lhe Prov . Grand Mister ( Bro . Colonel R . T . Caldwell ) , the Deputy Prov . G . Master , anl the rest of the Prov . Grand Oili : ers . " He regretted that neither the P . ov . Grand Master no .- his Deputy oulj b ; with them that day , but in their leading lights the province had two good and worthy Masons . Bro . T . Watts , P . M ., P . G . l ' reas ., acknowledged the toast , and took the opportunity to thank the brethren for electing him Treasurer of the Province for a second time .

Bro . W . Sindall , I . P . M ., grave /* The Health of the Worshipful Mister , " which was received with the liveliest enthusiasm , l ' tie brethren had already had an opportunity of teeing how etUcienUy Hro . John Mi . yes could d . ) his wjrk , and they could hive no dou ' jt but that he would be a ciedit to his worthy father , their late D . P . G . M . The W . M ., in lhe course of his response , raid there was a time when he littl :

thought he should become the W . M . of tint lodge . When he was offered the I . G . 1 hair he cor . sulttd his father , who replied— " J ic ' f , 1 should like to see you Worsnipfu ! Master of the lodge . " Wed , he had at length attained to that honoar ; bit , in regard to his father , the Great Architect o ! the Universe had willed it otherwise , as he hid iut lived to see that day . He could assure the brethren that he would do his best , and he