Presentation To Bro. Gover At Plymouth.

Phillips , Ty ler . There were also present Bros . R . Pike , P . P . G . O . ; S . lew , P . P . G . T . ; W . T . Hocking , P . G . S . B . ; J . D . Keverne , P . P . G . D . C ;

F . B . Westlake , P . P . G . S . B . ; James Griffin , P . P . J . G . D . ; E . J . Grubb , 68 ; S . W . Atherton , P . G . S . ; G . C Bignell , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Dunsterville , I . P . M . 189 ; F . G . Knight , 15 6 ; W . L . Lavers , 125 s ; R . Causey , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . L . Wilson , William Coath , W . Alsford , P . G . T . ; H . J . Barter , M . C . Lakeman , J . Wallis , H . A . Staton , M . Hunkiii , J . E . Bone , A . S . Maitland . | . Newton , E . Goad , H . Bailey , M . Woolf , and A . Conick .

Subsequently an admirable programme of music was rendered under the direction of Bro . W . Willoughby , Mus . Bac . Amongst those who contributed were Mrs . Willoughby , Miss Mary Lavers , Miss E . R . Gover , Mr . Skelton , Master J . Skelton , and Bros . J . W . Wingate , F . Andrews , and Prout . The WoRsmrrur . MASTER , in making the presentation to Bro . Gover , said letters regretting absence had been received from Bros . Viscount Ebrington

and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , who wished them a happy and pleasant evening . They were met , he said , for the purposeof honouring one who deserved every honour they could give him , one who had worked on behalf of Masonryforover 40 years . Bro . Gover was admitted in 1854 , and ever since had been a most active member . In addition to his connection with Lodge 70 , and his Mastership in 1858-59 , he became in 1 S 70 Secretary of the Devon

Committee of Petitions , and in i 879 Sccretary of the Devon MasonicBenevoIentFund . It was their earnest wish that he would long continue Secretary of those organisations . Bro . Gover was also responsible for the founding of Lodges Prudence , St . John ' s 1247 , and Duncombe , 14 S 6 . By his connection with the Charities of the Order , he had been the means of bringing sunshine into many homes . In that work he had been ably assisted by Mrs . Gover , to whom they also offered a small tribute of their respect .

Bro . (" . OVER , who was loudly cheered , thanked the company for their kindness , and asked the members of the lodge to accept the portrait , that it mig ht be hung in the lodge room . During his 41 years' experience he had tried to do the best he could . Bro . LORD , in accepting thc portrait on behalf of the members , said Bro .

Cover's services to Masonry , especially in regard to thc Charities , would not be soon forgotten . The portrait would be a lasting tribute of esteem to a prominent brother , who had worked on their behalf for nearly half a century . Bro . MOORE also spoke on behalf of the junior members of the lodge . The portrait was an admirable work by Mr . R . H . Yeo , of Union-street , Plymouth , who took the negative specially , and made an effective enlargement .

Westminster Vestry—Courageous Conduct Of The Vestry Clerk.

WESTMINSTER VESTRY—COURAGEOUS CONDUCT OF THE VESTRY CLERK .

Bro . J . E . Smith , W . M . of the Abbey Lodge , is well known to many of our readers . In his position as Clerk of the Westminster Vestry , he gave the other day evidence that he has the courage of his opinions , as appears from the following , which we take from the Local Government Journal : " Al a meeting of thc Vestry held on Wednesday , reference was made to a post-card that had been circulated in connection with thc selection of a Chairman .

" Mr . J . E . SMITH , the Vestry Clerk , said : lhat , speaking in the presence of the author and the publisher of the post-card to which reference had been made , he was much obliged for the opportunity of denying , in thc most complete and absolute manner possible , any knowledge ol tlie matter to which the card alluded . He had received advice as to the action which might be taken , but for the present he could only say that he was sorry the Vestry should have been troubled with so mean , so cowardly , so vulgar ,, and so contemptible a production .

" The outspoken statement caused considerable contusion in thc Vestry , and cries ol expel the member were raised during the hubbub . " Mr . VEKITY , ot St . Margaret ' s , moved that the writer of the post-card should be expelled . " No action was , however , then taken , and in all probability the Vestry Clerk

will ci nimence an action for libel against the anonymous slabber in the dark ; anyway the matter cannot lie dormant , cither the Vestry must put itself right with its Vestry Clerk , or a higher authority do it for them . " The following is a copy of the post-card referred to : " Westminster , June , 189 * 5 . "Sir , —You are requested to vote for the Vestry Clerk ' s candidate , theieby ensuring ' Dual Controlc . ' This is strictly under the ' Rose . '"

A Masonic Function.

A MASONIC FUNCTION .

It has been decided tu again hold a united Masonic installation 111 Adelaide on the same lines as those which have taken place during the past two years . Seven lodges in the city and suburbs have expressed their willingness to take part in the function—the lodges of Harmony , United Tradesmen , Faith , Moslyn , Concordia , Emulation ( Norwood ) , and Holdfast ( Unley . ) The ceremony will be held at the Victoria Hall , Gawler-place .

Whether the customary banquet will follow the ceremony or a social and dance will take its place , will be decided at the next Committee meeting . Bros . T . j . C . Hantke , S . G . D ., and A . W . Badger , G . Std . Ur ., were again appointed Chairman and Hon . Secretary respectively to the Committee .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Prince 01 Wales Lodge , No . 1035 . The members of this lodge held their annual meeting on Thursday , the 1 . 5 th inst ., al the Skelmersdale Hall , Westminster-road , Kirkdale , Liverpool , to install the W . M , elect Bro ) ohn Jones . The chair was taken by Ilro . / ,. Davies , W . M ., ¦ . uppoiled by Bros . ] ohn Tunstall , P . P . G . I ' . ; William Peters , P . M . ; W . Doakin , P . M . ; L . Peake , P . G . A . D . C . ; W . Addison , P . M ., and others . Among the visitors were Bros . VV .

Goodacre , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Sec . ; li . L . Gaskill , J . W . 175 O ; K . Rawlinson , l . l' . AI . 1473 ; Edwin Kite , P . M ., D . C . S 2 . 3 ; Walter Sutherland , P . M . 109 . 1 ; I ' mlip Armstrong , P . M . 7 * *; . |; | . Wild , S . W . 1086 j Joseph Tyson , P . M . 241 ; Ucv . F . Powell , Chap . 241 a i Thomas Lea , S . W . 147 . 5 ; T . C . Fargher , P . M . 2042 ; Henry Ashmore , P . M . IS . 13 ; 1 * . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; T . Chambers , S . W . 2335 i ( - '¦ T . Kcul , S . W . 175 * " ' ; T . Carr , S . W . 1092 ; James Wylie , 1094 ; Joseph Lawson , VV . M . iiiSO ; John Miller , I . P . M . io 36 ; J . M'Laren , J . W . IOSGJ Dr . Joseph Ricketts , W . M . 1 •/¦ , - ; , and others .

Craft Masonry.

Ihe installation ceremony was performed by Hro . John 1 ' * . Newell , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., after which the following ofiicers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . Zechariah Jones , LP . M .,- James Edwards , S . W . ; H . B . Hankin , J . W . ; John Tunstall , P . P . G . P ., ' [' teas . ; T . IL Duncan , Sec . ; W . Hudson , S . l ) . ; Thomas Hurst , J . D . ; George Roberts , l . G . ; S . I . Rawlinson , | ohn M'Hugh , J . M'Lean , and J . Jones , Stwds .,- anil C . Burchall , P . M ., D . C . In addition to the usual Past Master ' s jewel , a handsome timepiece was presented to the retiring W . M . for Mrs . Davies .

After the ordinary business a very pleasant evening was spent , a number of songs and recitations being given by several of the brethren .

Ashburton Lodge , No . 2189 . At the last meeting of this lodge , which was held at the Masonic Hall , Ashburton , Bro . R . E . Tucker was ably installed as W . M . by Bro . S . Willis , 140 *; . The W . M , invested as his officers Bros . G . C . Knot , I . P . M . ; S . W . Yolland , S . W . ; W . Lear , | . W . ; Rev . C . Forster , Chap . ; H . M . Firth , Treas . ; G . C . Foot , Sec . ; H . V .

Foot , S . D . ; C . J . Jeffery , J . I ) . ; J . Clymo , D . C . ; W . Ford , I . G . ; 1 * . Cresswell , Stwd . ; and G . Furneaux , Tyler . Bro . G . C . Foot was elected Almoner , and the VV . M . to represent the lodge on Committee of Petitions . Those present at the installation included Bros . F . C . Hallett , 303 , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Olver , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Pengilley , P . A . G . D . C ; and S . Tozer . The banquet was held at Bro . Sawdye's Golden Lion Hotel .

Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 . The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., and attracted a good attendance of brethren . The members present included : Bros . G . II . Reynolds , W . M . ; J . Skinner , P . M ., S . VV . ; F . Jackson , P . M ., J . VV . ; C . O . Burgess , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Coltart , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Kedge , P . M . ; W . Hancock , P . M . ; J . | . Woolley , P . M . ; H . Schartau , Org . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . W . M . Stiles , G . Treas . ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., Vice President Board of General

Purposes ; O . Lamare , J . W . 1922 ; VV . Pescud , 2400 ; C . Rawle , W . M . 2369 ; J . Passmore Edwards , 2 *; Gy ; J . lacobs , W . M . 230 . 6 ; VV . Foster Gresham , 209 G ; VV . | . Kent , VV . M . 1321 ; li . Lane Campbell , D . C . 19 S 7 ; C . Hunt , P . M . 104 ; A . W . Bush , P . M . 1 G 5 ; ] . B . Reid , 62 ; E . Burnett Lane , P . M . 17 G 5 ; R . P . Shine , S . W . 34 ; VV . B . Fendick , P . P . G . S . D . Berks ; E . Hova , 1329 ; Stanley Machin , J . D . 231 ; Harry Machin , S . D . 231 ; F . J . Hunt , 194 ; C II . Knight , P . M . 104 C ; F . Buxton , W . M . 24 ( 10 ; G . R . Morrison , H . J . Chapman , P . M . 1964 ; W . Bradford , 21 GS ; P . Machin , l . G . 231 ; VV . J . Harvey , 2473 ; 11 . S . Parker , 1 G 02 ; F . G . J . Howe , 140 G ; W . W . Lee , I . P . M . 1 S 97 , P . M . 23 S 1 ; and many others .

Lodge was opened , the minutes conlirmed , and letters of regret for non-attendance announced from Bros . Major-Gen . Sim , Sir J acob VVilson , Gen . Laurie , and others . Bro . J . Skinner , P . M ., VV . M . elect , having been presented by Bro . F . Kedge , P . M ., D . C , was duly installed into the chair by Bro . G . H . Reynolds . The following oflicers were appointed and invested : Bros . John Skinner , VV . M . ; George Herbert Reynolds , I . P . M . ; Frederick Jackson , S . W . ; Charles O . Burgess , J . VV . ; Rev . John S . Brownrigg , P . G . C , Chap . ; John Coltart , 'Treas . ; George Reynolds , Sec . ; Charles

<" ,. Rotter , S . D . ; | ohn W . Elvin , J . D . ; Albert II . P . Snaw , I . G . ; Frederick Kedge , D . C . j Herbert VV . Schartau , P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; Henry Vilain , George 11 . Atkinson , and William C . Thompson , Stwds . ; and Robert F . Potter , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M . by the VV . M ., who accompanied the gift with a few kindly and appropriate words which were duly acknowledged . Lodge was closed , and , after a well-served banquet , thc usual toasts received hearty recognition .

In giving " Thc Grand Odicers , " the W . M . referred to the presence of Bro . W . M . Stiles , G . Treas ., who had worked hard for Fieemasonry for many years and whu thoroughly deserved the collar he wore . Bro . W . M . Stiles , G . Treas ., in response , said he could not speak too highly of the Pro G . M . who had done so much to forward the best interests of the Craft . Knowing the interest the Pro G . M . had taken in the Craft , they were glad to find his health wis so much improved that they might expect his active support again . The Dep . G . M .

was often in Grand Lodge , and they were all aware of what he had done in the cause of Charity . With reference to the Grand Oflicers , there was one present who thoroughly appreciated the kind reception given him , seeing he derived so much support from thc brethren of that lodge . That was his lirst opportunity of being at the Anglo-American Lodge , although he had had numerous invitations , but he was more than delighted tu sec his good friend , Bro . Skinner , in the chair , as they had heen boys together . He

congratulated the lodge on possessing a Master who had at his lingers' ends the ritual ol the Order , and he had to thank Bro . Skinner for the opportunity of being present . 'The VV . M . then briefly gave " The Sister Grand Lodges of the United States of America and Canada , " and said the lodge had entertained some 120 Americans , including seven or eight Grand Masters . It was impossible forhini to tell them the magiiilicent veceptiun he received in America in company with their Secretary . A similar toast was proposed in America on their behalf .

Bro . G . Reynolds , P . M ., Sec , in reply , expressed his regret that General Smith was not with them , as he would not arrive in this country until Friday . As a member of the Veteran Lodge of Illinois hc ( Bro . Reynolds ) begged to give the hearty congratulations of that lodge . They had received a very interesting communication , which had been framed and hung in their lodge room , from General Shryock , the Grand Master of Maryland , extending a cordial invite to the brethren to visit America and visit the new Masonic Temple . With a letter of introduction from thc Secretary of the

Anglo-Ainerican Lodge , any brother would be heartily received . I n conclusion , he hoped that during the enduing year they would have the pleasure of seeing many American visitors . Bro . ( 5 . H . Reynolds , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said that foitunately for him the toast was an extremely easy one to propose , as Bro . Skinner was well known as an earnest worker in the lodge , in the various Charities , and in other lodges . After considerable difficulty he ( the LP . M . ) had found out thc various positions

the W . M . had held in Freemasonry . Bro . Skinner was a P . M . of one of the uldei-t lodges in London La 'Tolerance ; I' . Z . of two chapters—thc Vane and Covent Garden ; P . M . of the Old Kent Mark Lodge ; J . D . of the Prince of Wales Ark Mariners ; and other posts in the Rose Croix and Secret Monitor . The VV . M . was a Vice-Patron of the Masonic Institutions , and had represented the Anglo-American Lodge in America . They could therefore congratulate themselves on having elected him to thc chair .

liro . J . Skinner , P . M ., VV . M ., briefly thanked the I . P . M . for his far too flalteriii |{ remarks . Having by their kindness been elected to the position ot W . M ., he would do his best to retain the confidence reposed in him . The Worshipful Master then gave "The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " and refeneJ to the set vices rendered to the lodge by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , I . P . M ., to whom they were grateful . Every VV . M . of the lodge had installed his successor , and the I . P . M . was no exception to the rule .

liro . G . II . Reynolds , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and referred to the excellent abidance he had received from liro . Kedge , P . M ., in thc installation ceremony . Bros . Woolley , P . M ., and Kedge , P . M . also responded . "The Visitors" were replied to by Bro . C . Rawle , W . M . 23 G 9 , who alluded to tlie fact , that by a mistake , he was not a founder of that lodge . They were pleased tu attend the lodge ancl witness the friendly feelings existing between brethren from acn" * the water , and hoped thc lodge would continue to prosper , and the VV . M . have a successful year of ollice .

Bro . J . Passmore lidwards also replied , and referred to the fact that thc visitui » dominated the assembly , ln the letter asking him to attend , the brother said this li « l | ' c represented the two great actors in modern civilisation , the two great nations of the world . This lodge represented universal civilisation . If there was one thing thoroug hlv cosmopolitan in this world it was Freemasonry . It was the only universal brollierhuuJ extant , and he should liked to have had time to speak of its future possibilities . Bros . VV . A . Scurrah , Vice-President Board of General Purposes , Gresham , 11 ""'' LaneFendickand Buxtonalso replied .

, , , "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Ollicors , " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bro . 11 . W . Schartau , Org ., conducted the musical arrangements , and was assisted I'V Uro . VV . Bradford , Master J . C . Woulley ( son of liro . Woolley , P . M . ) , who gain ? encores for a meritorious rendering of a couple of songs , Aliss Pattie Hughes , and All ** " Jeannic Rankin .