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Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday night at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., President , Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , and Bro . Charles Atkins , Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs , and the o'her brethren present were Bros . H . G . Buss , Assist .
Grand Sec . ; A . A . Pendlebury , William Dodd , J . H . Matthews , P . M . 143 ; Henry Garrod , P . M . 749 ; VV . Mann , P . M . iSG ; E . F . Storr , Treas . and P . M . 22 ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; VV . II . Ferryman , P . M . 3 ; Charles Fiederick Hogard , P . M . 205 ,- Thos . Cull , P . M . 1 . 146 ; F . R . Spaull , P . M . 1124 ; Henry Slyman , P . M . 753 ;
W . D . Merritt , W . M . 1000 ; Arthur E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; W . H . Hooper , P . M . 435 5 R - G . Barton , VV . M . Go ; Robert James Vincent , W . M . 1963 ; Chas . VV . Duke , P . P . G . D ., Sussex , and P . M . 40 ; Tnos . Harper , P . M . 121 G ; Capt . A . Nicols , VV . M . 1974 ; Herbert Dicketts , P . M . 23 ; James Moon , P . M . 49 ; Alex . ] . Bellis , VV . M . 1901 ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 ; W .
II . Dean , P . M . 1900 ; Thomas Markland , VV . M . 144 ; I . iseph H . Taylor , P . M . 1767 ; lames Pinder , VV . M . 1 GG 2 ; ' W . Sadler , Grand Tyler ; and H . Massey , P . M . 192 S ( Freemason . ) The PRESIDENT at the opening of the lodge announced that since the . former meeting several letters had been received from petitioners relieved thanking the lodge for
the grants then made . The brethren first confirmed recommendations of grants at last meeting tj the amount of £ 355 . The new list contained the names of only 12 petitioners . These were relieved with a total sum of £ 370 , which was made up as follows : one grant of £ 150 ; one of £ 50 ; one of £ 30 ; one of £ 25 ; four of £ 20 each ( £ So ); one of £ 15 ; one of £ 10 : and two of £ 5 each ( £ 10 ) . The lodge was then closed .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WORCESTERSHIRE .
Sir Edmund A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master of the above province , presided , on the 12 th inst ., at the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , which was held in The College , at Malvern , and many thanks are due to the Rev . C . T . Crutwell , the head master ,
for so kindly permitting the meeting to be held in the College , for a better place could not be found . It is not only beautifully situated , commanding from its windows extensive v ews of lovely scenery , but it is roomy , and gave ample accommodation for the robing , committee , refreshment , and lodge rroms j and the brethren will long remember the annual meeting at Malvern in one of the loveliest days of
September , 1 SS 3 . Our Order , and especially the Prov . Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , has many pleasant associations with Malvern , for the annual meeting of the brethren of the province , though never held at the College before , tool ; place at Malvern about eight years ago , and those who were present on that occasion have pleasing recollections of the event . About a quarter of a century ago Prov . Grand
Lo lye met at Malvern , and the town improved the occasion by dinning its National Schools , the ceremony being performed by the then Provincial Grand Master , in the presence of ihe members of the lodge and a very large concouise of spec'ators . < in the present occasion , Prov . Grand Lodge met under the burner of the Royd ' s Lodge , 1204 . and that lodge was
ope neii in the three Degrees by the VV . M ., Bro . Edmund Metcalfe , about half-past 12 o ' clock , and shortly afterwards the U . W . Prov . Grand Master , accompanied by his Prov . Grand Officers , entered the lodge , and were received with customary honours . The following brethren signed the ailendance book , there being about 130 present : Bros . Sir E mund Lechmere , Prov . G . M . ; A . V . Godson , D . P . G . M . ;
VV . II . Westwood , P . P . S . G . W . ; Walter Holland , P . P . G . W . ; Albert Broivn , Prov . G . Treas . ; C . E . Bloomer , Prov . G . Reg . ; R . Broomhall , P . P . G . Reg . ; George Taylor , Prov . G . Sec . ; G . Westbury , Prov . S . G . Deacon ; K . H . Lingham , P . P . G . D . ; J . Handle Buck , P . P . G . D . ; Edwin Turner , P . P . G . D . ; F . G . Russell , P . P . G . D . ; G . VV . Naylor , P . P . G . D . ; G . H . Williamson . Prov .
G . S . of VV . ; T . E . Lucy , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; T . F . Higgs , Asst . Prov . G . D . of C ; VV . Walker , P . P . G . D . of C ; G . R . Godson , P . P . G . D . of C . ; F . G . Underwood , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; I . Foley , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . L . Wolberton , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; t . Cox , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; VV . Haynes , Prov . G . Org . ; T . Troman , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . Org . ; VV . Corbctt , Prov . G . Purst . ; Henry Wilson , P . P . G . Purst . ;
G . M . Wynne , P . P . G . Purst . ; J . M . Evans , P . P . G . Purst . ; J . Warham , G . T . Owen , Norman May , R . Stevenson , and George Scriven , Prov . G . Stwds . ; S . J . Homfray , P . A . G . D . of C , D . P . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; Chas . Fendelow , P . P . S . G . W . Staffordshire ; VV . Pickford , Prov . G . Treas . Monmouthshire ; J . Mason , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ;
Fredk . Binckes , Sec . R . M . I . Boys ; Edmund Metcalfe , VV . M . 1204 ; Warner Otley , S . W . 1204 ; Oram Bailey , l . W . 1204 ; G . Bagot , W . M . 252 ; K . G . Walker , S . W . 252 ; VV . Caldicott , 529 ; G . K . Mackie , 1204 ; J . S . Johnson , 1204 ; Wm . Waldron , VV . M . 573 ; A . Cookson , J . W . 573 ; A . Pearson , 573 , P . G . A . P . ; E . A . Hicks , S . W . 520 ; G . Hodgkiss , J . G . 529 ; T . F . Bland , 564 ; T .
Harrison , 529 ; J . Thomson , 1 G 20 ; R . S . Blundell , P . M . 5 G 0 ; A . R . Ouarterman , 529 ; C . M . Drab , 529 ; E . Stringer , W . M ~ . 5 C 4 ; J . Joseland , P . M . ^ 29 ; G . W Naylor , P . P . G . D ., W . M . 1 S 74 ; J . W . Chadwick , S . W . 377 , ¦ iGo , 1 O 21 ; G . R . Green , 1 S 74 ; T . Vale , VV . M . 560 ; Chas . Mytton , J . W . 5 60 ; A . Green , P . M . 49 S ; J . Everal , P . M . 1204 ; H . E . Dixey , 1204 ; Norman May , 1204 ; VV . C . Green , VV . M . 377 and 500 j VV .
Underwnol , 1204 ; VV . J . Thrulfall , I . G . 1 S 74 ; F . Burston . 317 ; W . Perry , J . W . SG 4 ; W . Corbett , P . M . and P . G . P . ; P . M . iiison , | . D . 377 ; C . VV . Lee , S . D . 5 66 and 377 ; J . E . St . me , P . M . 377 ; P . Bileiszay , P . M . 377 ; S . Gwynn , 1204 ; W . B . Williamson . W . M . 529 ; J H . Whailey , P . M . 1204 ; J . nugard , Tyler , 377 and 1 S 74 , H . Scott , Tyler , 564 ; VV . Mills , Tyler , 5 G 0 ; F . Garner , Tyler , 252 and 49 S ; F . VV . Knott , Tyler , 2 S 0 ; and VV . Gwynn , Tyler , 1204 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.
The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in due form the minutes of last lodge were read by the Provincial Grand Secretary . The Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts were next received and adopted . The Fund of Benevolence showed receipts ( including a balance brought forward of £ 33 ' 3 - lod . ) amounting to £ 85 7 s . lod ; while the expenditure reached £ 43 12 s . 3 d ., leaving a balance for carrying forward of £ 41 15 s . jd . The Fund for General
Purposes , which received £ 26 4 s ., and a balance of £ 22 3 s . Gd . from last year , disbursed £ 35 iSs . gd ., leaving a balance of £ 12 Ss . gd ., showing a loss of nearly £ 10 on the year , but it may be called tomind that £ 15 had been exoended by Prov . Grand Lodge in presenting a suit of Grand Lodge clothing to the Past D . P . G . M . The general business having been disposed of and Bro .
A . Brown re-elected Treasurer , the Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . Buck Prov . G . S . VV . „ Broomhall Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . C . Black Prov . G . Chap . . . A . Brown Prov . U . Treas .
,, George Taylor Prov . G . Sec . „ E . Turner Prov . G . Treas . „ W . Barkley Prov . G . S . D . „ T . L . Smith Prov . G . J . D . „ A . Comber ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . Joseland Prov . G . S . of VV . „ W . C . . Green Prov . G . Purst . „ Metcalf Prov . G . A . Purst . Some further business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren formed in procession , and walked to the Priory Church , where they attended Divine service . Those holding junior offices
proceeded to the church door , where they opened out on either side , and the Provincial Grand Master passed into the church , followed by the Grand Tyler , who had brought up the rear of the procession . The procession was witnessed by a large number of spectators , amongst them being Lady Lechmere , who followed into the church . There was a full choral service . Bro . VV . Haynes , Prov . G . Org ., played an opening voluntary ( Handel ' s " prelude in G" ) on the organ ,
and then the choir , amongst whom were the vicar ( the Rev . I . G . Smith ) , the Rev . H . A . Hodgson , the Rev . T . E . Minshull , and the Rev . E . H . Ball , walked in procession along the aisles ol the church to the choir stalls , bearing a banner with the figure of the cross , and singing the " Old Hundredth . " The service being over , the Prov . G . Org . played Mendelssohn's " Priest ' s March " as the concluding voluntary . Bro . the Rev . G . J . Martin , P . G . Chap ., and
Bro . the Rev . J . B . Wilson , Prov . G . Chap , last year , were among the brethren . The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . C . Black , the newly-appointed Piov . G . Chap . Preliminary to the discourse , a special form of prayer was used , during the saying of which the brethren stood up . The preacher called upon them to pray for " all sorts and conditions of men ; " to pray especially for the ancient Order in connection with which they had assembled that
day ; and more especially for the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Edmund Lechmere . It was concluded with the Lord ' s Prayer , during which the brethren knelt . The preacher founded a very appropriate discourse upon II . Chronicles , chap , v ., verse 13 : " It came to pass , as the trumpeters and singers were as one , to make one sound to be heard in piaisingand thanking the Lord ; and when they lifted up
their voice with the trumpets and cymbals , and instruments of music , and praised the Lord , saying , " & c . The praise , he said , was symbolical of the union which existed among the brethren of the Order , and the question which presented itself was whether sacrifices could be made now as formerly . There was no doubt that they could still make sacrifices for their fellow men . He trusted the brethren of that Frater . nity , whose foundations were their bonds of union , were
bound together in the service of God . Might the principles of brotherly love be practised outside the lodge as they were within it . All honour was due to those who promoted the principles of the Order , and he trusted they would not relax in their efforts . Such an association was not averse to Church principles . The offertory , which was in aid of the Malvern National Schools and the Priory Church Organ
Fund , amounted to £ 11 17 s . 4 d . The amount is somewhat remarkable , as being just 2 d . more than the collection at the meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge at Dudley last year . After service th ^ brethren walked in procession to the Imperial Hotel , where they dined together . The Prov . Grand Master presided , and he was faced by the Senior and Junior Warden . The proceedings were of the usual character .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Wiltshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WILTSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the Wiltshire Provincial Grand Chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Salisbury , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., under the presidency of the Prov . Grand Superintendent , the Right Hon . Lord H . F . Thynne , the chairs of H . and J . being occupied by Comps . Stokes
and Wyndham respectively , the former owing to the unavoidable absence of the P . G . H ., Comp . King , the latter owing to the vacancy caused by the death of Comp . S . Gauntlett , who was appointed to that ofiice at the previous Prov . Grand Chapter , and whose loss to the province was alluded to in feeling terms by the Prov . G . Superintendent .
There was no special business before the Provincial Grand Chapter , and the usual routine was quickly disposed of , the following being the appointments of the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : Comp . VV . Nott , G 32 Prov . G . II . „ J . Sparks , G 32 Prov . G . I . „ H . C . Tombs , 355 , P . P . G . H . (
reappointed ) Prov . G . S . E . „ VV . C . Powning , 5 S 6 and 147 S ... Prov . G . S . N . „ VV . Nott , G 32 ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . Treas . „ VV . Tasker , 5 SG and 147 S ' ... Prov , G . Soj . „ E . Eyres , 355 Prov . G . Reg . „ T . Ringer , M . D ., 355 Prov . G . Swd . B . „ J . Chandler , 355 . P . P . G . H . ( reappointed ) Prov . G . D . C . „ E . S . Mackrell , 147 S Prov . G . Org . ,, J . Savory , 355 ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . J . After the chapter was closed the companions dined together at the Red Lion Hotel .
Consecration Of The Temple Mark Lodge, No. 322, Wilmington Kent.
CONSECRATION OF THE TEMPLE MARK LODGE , No . 322 , WILMINGTON KENT .
Of late years the consecration of a new lodge appertaining to this highly popular degree has been an event of very frequent occurrence , as will be seen from the following brief particulars we have thought it worth while to look up : At the close of 1 S 74 there were on the roll of the Mark Grand Lodge 5 T . I . lodges and , allowing for those in abey .
ance , 172 lodges , or together 177 lodges ; at the close of 1 SS 2 there were the Grand Master's Lodge , 11 T . I . lodges , and , making a similar allowance , 302 numbered lodges , Altogether 314 lodges , the increase being thus 137 lodges . In the former year there were iS provinces , in the latter 35 provinces , to which has since been added that of East Anglia . In 1 S 74 the Mark Grand Lodge exchanged
representatives with only three Masonic bodies , in 1 SS 2 it exchanged them with eight . Moreover , not only have new provinces been constituted at home and abroad , but those in existence in 1 S 74 have shown an increased , and , we feel justified in saying , an increasing degree of strength , Kent being a conspicuous case in point , the five lodges of 1 S 74 having become thirteen in 1 SS 2 , while the Temple
Lodge , No . 322 , which was consecrated at Wilmington , near Dartford , on Monday , makes the number of lodges which pay a willing allegiance to the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., as Prov . Grand Master of Kent , to the handsome extent of 14 . This latest addition is one on which we are inclined to lay the greatest stress , seeing that it has occurred in a locality in which a vast amount of general
Masonic activity has been exhibited during the current year . With this for our preface let us turn our attention to the event at which it was our good fortune to assist on Monday . The scene of the ceremony was the handsome Lullingstone Masonic Hall , at Wilmington , the consecration of which was described in these columns at the time of its occurrence .
The gathering , as we have said , was a numerous one , and the chair was taken at the hour fixed by R . W . Bro . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., Prov . G . Mark Masterof Kent , who was assisted by V . W . Bro . D . M . Dewar , Assist . G . Secretary , and in the unavoidable absence of VV . Bro . j . G . Podevin , Deputy Prov . G . M . Master , Bro . J . B . Harrison , P . G . Chap . Kent , and others . The following list
including most of the brethren present , namely : Bros . C . F . Matier , and C . H . Driver , Past G . Wardens ; VV . P . Moat , P . G . M . O . Auckland , ; the Rev . Thos . Russell , P . G . C . Devon , ; Bros . P . Davies , P . G : S . W . ; T . Kelly Miller , P . G . J . W .-, J . G . Ker , P . G . S . D . ; C . Coupland , P . G . S . of W ., and E . Surrey , P . G . O . ; all of the province , Bros , the Rev . Hayman Cummings , VV . M . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . C .
Cornwall , M . E . Z . 1 S 37 , and P . P . G . Reg . Wks . Cornwall , VV . M . designate ; C . Vincent Cotterrell , J . W . 1 S 37 ; and VV . Bro . William Lake , P . M . 78 , M . E . Z . 15 S 9 , and P . P . G . Reg . Mks . Cornwall , the S . W . and J . W . designate respectively ; and Bros . Penfold , P . M . ; C . J . Aylon , P . M . ; j . G . Chillingworth , P . M ., and other Past Masters of the province . Lodge
having been opened with the accustomed formalities , Bro . Rev . Robinson vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Dewar , when the ballot was taken for the following brethren : Bros . Rev . James P . Britton , 433 , P . P . G . Chaplain Essex ; John Hutton , P . M . G 15 and 1 S 37 ; Walter Tomlinson , 1 S 37 ; Ernest E . A . Binstead , 1 S 37 ; and Rob . Berriinan Stephens , 1 S 37 , and this proving satisfactory in every case , the
beautiful ceremony of advancement was performed by Bro . Dewar in his usually clear and impressive manner . Bro . N . Bradbury Walker , 309 , having been balloted for and accepted as a joining member , Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson resumed the chair , and the ceremony of consecrating the lodge was carried out with the wonted solemnity , not the least interesting part of the proceedings being the oration
by Bro . the Rev . J . B . Harrison , Prov . G .-Chaplain Kent , in which our respected brother very fully and learnedly expounded the principles of Mark Masonry . Then followed the installation of Bro . the Rev . Hayman Cummings as W . M . of the lodge , and he , having been inducted into the chair , proceeded to appoint and invest the following brethren as his officers , viz ., Bros . C . S . Cotterell , S . W .,
and VV . Lake , J . W ., as designated in the warrant ; J . Hutton , M . O . ; VV . Tomlinson , J . O . ; Rev . J . P . Britton , Chap , and Treas . ; R . B . Stephens , J . D . Bro . CUMMINGS then rose and expressed on his own behalf and that of his brother members of thelod tfC the deep sense of thankfulness they entertained of the services rendered by the consecrating officers , and as some slight
acknowledgment of what they had done , he proposed that the compliment of honorary membership should be confetred on Bros , the Rev . T . Robinson , P . G . M ., Donald M . Dewar , Assist . Grand Sec , and the Rev . J . B . Harrison , Prov . G . Chaplain . The proposition was carried by acclamation , and the brethren severally and very heartily acknowledged the honour .
Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , in which an elegant repast was served efficiently . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were given by Bro . the Rev . H . Cummings , VV . M ., who occupied the chair . Bros . Matier , Driver , and Dewar returned thanks for that of "The Grand Mark Master Mason , Lord Henniker , and
the Grand Officers , Present and Past of the Mark Grand Lodge . " Then followed the toast of "The Prov . Grand Mark Master , the Rev . Thomas Robinson , " whose invaluable services to the Province of Kent , and his services that day as Consecrating Officer were spoken of in appropriately eulogistic terms .
Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , responded at some length , and expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to take part in the proceedings of the consecration , and concluded a speech which was most heartily applauded by proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Cummings ,
and a long career of prosperity to the lodge over which he had been chosen to preside during the first year of its existence . This toast was likewise received most cordially and responded to with that genial warmth which is characteristic of our worthy brother ,
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Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday night at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., President , Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , and Bro . Charles Atkins , Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs , and the o'her brethren present were Bros . H . G . Buss , Assist .
Grand Sec . ; A . A . Pendlebury , William Dodd , J . H . Matthews , P . M . 143 ; Henry Garrod , P . M . 749 ; VV . Mann , P . M . iSG ; E . F . Storr , Treas . and P . M . 22 ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; VV . II . Ferryman , P . M . 3 ; Charles Fiederick Hogard , P . M . 205 ,- Thos . Cull , P . M . 1 . 146 ; F . R . Spaull , P . M . 1124 ; Henry Slyman , P . M . 753 ;
W . D . Merritt , W . M . 1000 ; Arthur E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; W . H . Hooper , P . M . 435 5 R - G . Barton , VV . M . Go ; Robert James Vincent , W . M . 1963 ; Chas . VV . Duke , P . P . G . D ., Sussex , and P . M . 40 ; Tnos . Harper , P . M . 121 G ; Capt . A . Nicols , VV . M . 1974 ; Herbert Dicketts , P . M . 23 ; James Moon , P . M . 49 ; Alex . ] . Bellis , VV . M . 1901 ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 ; W .
II . Dean , P . M . 1900 ; Thomas Markland , VV . M . 144 ; I . iseph H . Taylor , P . M . 1767 ; lames Pinder , VV . M . 1 GG 2 ; ' W . Sadler , Grand Tyler ; and H . Massey , P . M . 192 S ( Freemason . ) The PRESIDENT at the opening of the lodge announced that since the . former meeting several letters had been received from petitioners relieved thanking the lodge for
the grants then made . The brethren first confirmed recommendations of grants at last meeting tj the amount of £ 355 . The new list contained the names of only 12 petitioners . These were relieved with a total sum of £ 370 , which was made up as follows : one grant of £ 150 ; one of £ 50 ; one of £ 30 ; one of £ 25 ; four of £ 20 each ( £ So ); one of £ 15 ; one of £ 10 : and two of £ 5 each ( £ 10 ) . The lodge was then closed .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WORCESTERSHIRE .
Sir Edmund A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master of the above province , presided , on the 12 th inst ., at the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , which was held in The College , at Malvern , and many thanks are due to the Rev . C . T . Crutwell , the head master ,
for so kindly permitting the meeting to be held in the College , for a better place could not be found . It is not only beautifully situated , commanding from its windows extensive v ews of lovely scenery , but it is roomy , and gave ample accommodation for the robing , committee , refreshment , and lodge rroms j and the brethren will long remember the annual meeting at Malvern in one of the loveliest days of
September , 1 SS 3 . Our Order , and especially the Prov . Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , has many pleasant associations with Malvern , for the annual meeting of the brethren of the province , though never held at the College before , tool ; place at Malvern about eight years ago , and those who were present on that occasion have pleasing recollections of the event . About a quarter of a century ago Prov . Grand
Lo lye met at Malvern , and the town improved the occasion by dinning its National Schools , the ceremony being performed by the then Provincial Grand Master , in the presence of ihe members of the lodge and a very large concouise of spec'ators . < in the present occasion , Prov . Grand Lodge met under the burner of the Royd ' s Lodge , 1204 . and that lodge was
ope neii in the three Degrees by the VV . M ., Bro . Edmund Metcalfe , about half-past 12 o ' clock , and shortly afterwards the U . W . Prov . Grand Master , accompanied by his Prov . Grand Officers , entered the lodge , and were received with customary honours . The following brethren signed the ailendance book , there being about 130 present : Bros . Sir E mund Lechmere , Prov . G . M . ; A . V . Godson , D . P . G . M . ;
VV . II . Westwood , P . P . S . G . W . ; Walter Holland , P . P . G . W . ; Albert Broivn , Prov . G . Treas . ; C . E . Bloomer , Prov . G . Reg . ; R . Broomhall , P . P . G . Reg . ; George Taylor , Prov . G . Sec . ; G . Westbury , Prov . S . G . Deacon ; K . H . Lingham , P . P . G . D . ; J . Handle Buck , P . P . G . D . ; Edwin Turner , P . P . G . D . ; F . G . Russell , P . P . G . D . ; G . VV . Naylor , P . P . G . D . ; G . H . Williamson . Prov .
G . S . of VV . ; T . E . Lucy , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; T . F . Higgs , Asst . Prov . G . D . of C ; VV . Walker , P . P . G . D . of C ; G . R . Godson , P . P . G . D . of C . ; F . G . Underwood , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; I . Foley , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . L . Wolberton , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; t . Cox , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; VV . Haynes , Prov . G . Org . ; T . Troman , Mus . Bac , P . P . G . Org . ; VV . Corbctt , Prov . G . Purst . ; Henry Wilson , P . P . G . Purst . ;
G . M . Wynne , P . P . G . Purst . ; J . M . Evans , P . P . G . Purst . ; J . Warham , G . T . Owen , Norman May , R . Stevenson , and George Scriven , Prov . G . Stwds . ; S . J . Homfray , P . A . G . D . of C , D . P . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; Chas . Fendelow , P . P . S . G . W . Staffordshire ; VV . Pickford , Prov . G . Treas . Monmouthshire ; J . Mason , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ;
Fredk . Binckes , Sec . R . M . I . Boys ; Edmund Metcalfe , VV . M . 1204 ; Warner Otley , S . W . 1204 ; Oram Bailey , l . W . 1204 ; G . Bagot , W . M . 252 ; K . G . Walker , S . W . 252 ; VV . Caldicott , 529 ; G . K . Mackie , 1204 ; J . S . Johnson , 1204 ; Wm . Waldron , VV . M . 573 ; A . Cookson , J . W . 573 ; A . Pearson , 573 , P . G . A . P . ; E . A . Hicks , S . W . 520 ; G . Hodgkiss , J . G . 529 ; T . F . Bland , 564 ; T .
Harrison , 529 ; J . Thomson , 1 G 20 ; R . S . Blundell , P . M . 5 G 0 ; A . R . Ouarterman , 529 ; C . M . Drab , 529 ; E . Stringer , W . M ~ . 5 C 4 ; J . Joseland , P . M . ^ 29 ; G . W Naylor , P . P . G . D ., W . M . 1 S 74 ; J . W . Chadwick , S . W . 377 , ¦ iGo , 1 O 21 ; G . R . Green , 1 S 74 ; T . Vale , VV . M . 560 ; Chas . Mytton , J . W . 5 60 ; A . Green , P . M . 49 S ; J . Everal , P . M . 1204 ; H . E . Dixey , 1204 ; Norman May , 1204 ; VV . C . Green , VV . M . 377 and 500 j VV .
Underwnol , 1204 ; VV . J . Thrulfall , I . G . 1 S 74 ; F . Burston . 317 ; W . Perry , J . W . SG 4 ; W . Corbett , P . M . and P . G . P . ; P . M . iiison , | . D . 377 ; C . VV . Lee , S . D . 5 66 and 377 ; J . E . St . me , P . M . 377 ; P . Bileiszay , P . M . 377 ; S . Gwynn , 1204 ; W . B . Williamson . W . M . 529 ; J H . Whailey , P . M . 1204 ; J . nugard , Tyler , 377 and 1 S 74 , H . Scott , Tyler , 564 ; VV . Mills , Tyler , 5 G 0 ; F . Garner , Tyler , 252 and 49 S ; F . VV . Knott , Tyler , 2 S 0 ; and VV . Gwynn , Tyler , 1204 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.
The Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in due form the minutes of last lodge were read by the Provincial Grand Secretary . The Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts were next received and adopted . The Fund of Benevolence showed receipts ( including a balance brought forward of £ 33 ' 3 - lod . ) amounting to £ 85 7 s . lod ; while the expenditure reached £ 43 12 s . 3 d ., leaving a balance for carrying forward of £ 41 15 s . jd . The Fund for General
Purposes , which received £ 26 4 s ., and a balance of £ 22 3 s . Gd . from last year , disbursed £ 35 iSs . gd ., leaving a balance of £ 12 Ss . gd ., showing a loss of nearly £ 10 on the year , but it may be called tomind that £ 15 had been exoended by Prov . Grand Lodge in presenting a suit of Grand Lodge clothing to the Past D . P . G . M . The general business having been disposed of and Bro .
A . Brown re-elected Treasurer , the Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . Buck Prov . G . S . VV . „ Broomhall Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . C . Black Prov . G . Chap . . . A . Brown Prov . U . Treas .
,, George Taylor Prov . G . Sec . „ E . Turner Prov . G . Treas . „ W . Barkley Prov . G . S . D . „ T . L . Smith Prov . G . J . D . „ A . Comber ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . Joseland Prov . G . S . of VV . „ W . C . . Green Prov . G . Purst . „ Metcalf Prov . G . A . Purst . Some further business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren formed in procession , and walked to the Priory Church , where they attended Divine service . Those holding junior offices
proceeded to the church door , where they opened out on either side , and the Provincial Grand Master passed into the church , followed by the Grand Tyler , who had brought up the rear of the procession . The procession was witnessed by a large number of spectators , amongst them being Lady Lechmere , who followed into the church . There was a full choral service . Bro . VV . Haynes , Prov . G . Org ., played an opening voluntary ( Handel ' s " prelude in G" ) on the organ ,
and then the choir , amongst whom were the vicar ( the Rev . I . G . Smith ) , the Rev . H . A . Hodgson , the Rev . T . E . Minshull , and the Rev . E . H . Ball , walked in procession along the aisles ol the church to the choir stalls , bearing a banner with the figure of the cross , and singing the " Old Hundredth . " The service being over , the Prov . G . Org . played Mendelssohn's " Priest ' s March " as the concluding voluntary . Bro . the Rev . G . J . Martin , P . G . Chap ., and
Bro . the Rev . J . B . Wilson , Prov . G . Chap , last year , were among the brethren . The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . C . Black , the newly-appointed Piov . G . Chap . Preliminary to the discourse , a special form of prayer was used , during the saying of which the brethren stood up . The preacher called upon them to pray for " all sorts and conditions of men ; " to pray especially for the ancient Order in connection with which they had assembled that
day ; and more especially for the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Edmund Lechmere . It was concluded with the Lord ' s Prayer , during which the brethren knelt . The preacher founded a very appropriate discourse upon II . Chronicles , chap , v ., verse 13 : " It came to pass , as the trumpeters and singers were as one , to make one sound to be heard in piaisingand thanking the Lord ; and when they lifted up
their voice with the trumpets and cymbals , and instruments of music , and praised the Lord , saying , " & c . The praise , he said , was symbolical of the union which existed among the brethren of the Order , and the question which presented itself was whether sacrifices could be made now as formerly . There was no doubt that they could still make sacrifices for their fellow men . He trusted the brethren of that Frater . nity , whose foundations were their bonds of union , were
bound together in the service of God . Might the principles of brotherly love be practised outside the lodge as they were within it . All honour was due to those who promoted the principles of the Order , and he trusted they would not relax in their efforts . Such an association was not averse to Church principles . The offertory , which was in aid of the Malvern National Schools and the Priory Church Organ
Fund , amounted to £ 11 17 s . 4 d . The amount is somewhat remarkable , as being just 2 d . more than the collection at the meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge at Dudley last year . After service th ^ brethren walked in procession to the Imperial Hotel , where they dined together . The Prov . Grand Master presided , and he was faced by the Senior and Junior Warden . The proceedings were of the usual character .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Wiltshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WILTSHIRE .
The annual meeting of the Wiltshire Provincial Grand Chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Salisbury , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., under the presidency of the Prov . Grand Superintendent , the Right Hon . Lord H . F . Thynne , the chairs of H . and J . being occupied by Comps . Stokes
and Wyndham respectively , the former owing to the unavoidable absence of the P . G . H ., Comp . King , the latter owing to the vacancy caused by the death of Comp . S . Gauntlett , who was appointed to that ofiice at the previous Prov . Grand Chapter , and whose loss to the province was alluded to in feeling terms by the Prov . G . Superintendent .
There was no special business before the Provincial Grand Chapter , and the usual routine was quickly disposed of , the following being the appointments of the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : Comp . VV . Nott , G 32 Prov . G . II . „ J . Sparks , G 32 Prov . G . I . „ H . C . Tombs , 355 , P . P . G . H . (
reappointed ) Prov . G . S . E . „ VV . C . Powning , 5 S 6 and 147 S ... Prov . G . S . N . „ VV . Nott , G 32 ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . Treas . „ VV . Tasker , 5 SG and 147 S ' ... Prov , G . Soj . „ E . Eyres , 355 Prov . G . Reg . „ T . Ringer , M . D ., 355 Prov . G . Swd . B . „ J . Chandler , 355 . P . P . G . H . ( reappointed ) Prov . G . D . C . „ E . S . Mackrell , 147 S Prov . G . Org . ,, J . Savory , 355 ( re-elected ) ... Prov . G . J . After the chapter was closed the companions dined together at the Red Lion Hotel .
Consecration Of The Temple Mark Lodge, No. 322, Wilmington Kent.
CONSECRATION OF THE TEMPLE MARK LODGE , No . 322 , WILMINGTON KENT .
Of late years the consecration of a new lodge appertaining to this highly popular degree has been an event of very frequent occurrence , as will be seen from the following brief particulars we have thought it worth while to look up : At the close of 1 S 74 there were on the roll of the Mark Grand Lodge 5 T . I . lodges and , allowing for those in abey .
ance , 172 lodges , or together 177 lodges ; at the close of 1 SS 2 there were the Grand Master's Lodge , 11 T . I . lodges , and , making a similar allowance , 302 numbered lodges , Altogether 314 lodges , the increase being thus 137 lodges . In the former year there were iS provinces , in the latter 35 provinces , to which has since been added that of East Anglia . In 1 S 74 the Mark Grand Lodge exchanged
representatives with only three Masonic bodies , in 1 SS 2 it exchanged them with eight . Moreover , not only have new provinces been constituted at home and abroad , but those in existence in 1 S 74 have shown an increased , and , we feel justified in saying , an increasing degree of strength , Kent being a conspicuous case in point , the five lodges of 1 S 74 having become thirteen in 1 SS 2 , while the Temple
Lodge , No . 322 , which was consecrated at Wilmington , near Dartford , on Monday , makes the number of lodges which pay a willing allegiance to the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., as Prov . Grand Master of Kent , to the handsome extent of 14 . This latest addition is one on which we are inclined to lay the greatest stress , seeing that it has occurred in a locality in which a vast amount of general
Masonic activity has been exhibited during the current year . With this for our preface let us turn our attention to the event at which it was our good fortune to assist on Monday . The scene of the ceremony was the handsome Lullingstone Masonic Hall , at Wilmington , the consecration of which was described in these columns at the time of its occurrence .
The gathering , as we have said , was a numerous one , and the chair was taken at the hour fixed by R . W . Bro . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , M . A ., Prov . G . Mark Masterof Kent , who was assisted by V . W . Bro . D . M . Dewar , Assist . G . Secretary , and in the unavoidable absence of VV . Bro . j . G . Podevin , Deputy Prov . G . M . Master , Bro . J . B . Harrison , P . G . Chap . Kent , and others . The following list
including most of the brethren present , namely : Bros . C . F . Matier , and C . H . Driver , Past G . Wardens ; VV . P . Moat , P . G . M . O . Auckland , ; the Rev . Thos . Russell , P . G . C . Devon , ; Bros . P . Davies , P . G : S . W . ; T . Kelly Miller , P . G . J . W .-, J . G . Ker , P . G . S . D . ; C . Coupland , P . G . S . of W ., and E . Surrey , P . G . O . ; all of the province , Bros , the Rev . Hayman Cummings , VV . M . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . C .
Cornwall , M . E . Z . 1 S 37 , and P . P . G . Reg . Wks . Cornwall , VV . M . designate ; C . Vincent Cotterrell , J . W . 1 S 37 ; and VV . Bro . William Lake , P . M . 78 , M . E . Z . 15 S 9 , and P . P . G . Reg . Mks . Cornwall , the S . W . and J . W . designate respectively ; and Bros . Penfold , P . M . ; C . J . Aylon , P . M . ; j . G . Chillingworth , P . M ., and other Past Masters of the province . Lodge
having been opened with the accustomed formalities , Bro . Rev . Robinson vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Dewar , when the ballot was taken for the following brethren : Bros . Rev . James P . Britton , 433 , P . P . G . Chaplain Essex ; John Hutton , P . M . G 15 and 1 S 37 ; Walter Tomlinson , 1 S 37 ; Ernest E . A . Binstead , 1 S 37 ; and Rob . Berriinan Stephens , 1 S 37 , and this proving satisfactory in every case , the
beautiful ceremony of advancement was performed by Bro . Dewar in his usually clear and impressive manner . Bro . N . Bradbury Walker , 309 , having been balloted for and accepted as a joining member , Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson resumed the chair , and the ceremony of consecrating the lodge was carried out with the wonted solemnity , not the least interesting part of the proceedings being the oration
by Bro . the Rev . J . B . Harrison , Prov . G .-Chaplain Kent , in which our respected brother very fully and learnedly expounded the principles of Mark Masonry . Then followed the installation of Bro . the Rev . Hayman Cummings as W . M . of the lodge , and he , having been inducted into the chair , proceeded to appoint and invest the following brethren as his officers , viz ., Bros . C . S . Cotterell , S . W .,
and VV . Lake , J . W ., as designated in the warrant ; J . Hutton , M . O . ; VV . Tomlinson , J . O . ; Rev . J . P . Britton , Chap , and Treas . ; R . B . Stephens , J . D . Bro . CUMMINGS then rose and expressed on his own behalf and that of his brother members of thelod tfC the deep sense of thankfulness they entertained of the services rendered by the consecrating officers , and as some slight
acknowledgment of what they had done , he proposed that the compliment of honorary membership should be confetred on Bros , the Rev . T . Robinson , P . G . M ., Donald M . Dewar , Assist . Grand Sec , and the Rev . J . B . Harrison , Prov . G . Chaplain . The proposition was carried by acclamation , and the brethren severally and very heartily acknowledged the honour .
Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , in which an elegant repast was served efficiently . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were given by Bro . the Rev . H . Cummings , VV . M ., who occupied the chair . Bros . Matier , Driver , and Dewar returned thanks for that of "The Grand Mark Master Mason , Lord Henniker , and
the Grand Officers , Present and Past of the Mark Grand Lodge . " Then followed the toast of "The Prov . Grand Mark Master , the Rev . Thomas Robinson , " whose invaluable services to the Province of Kent , and his services that day as Consecrating Officer were spoken of in appropriately eulogistic terms .
Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , responded at some length , and expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to take part in the proceedings of the consecration , and concluded a speech which was most heartily applauded by proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Cummings ,
and a long career of prosperity to the lodge over which he had been chosen to preside during the first year of its existence . This toast was likewise received most cordially and responded to with that genial warmth which is characteristic of our worthy brother ,