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•t efficient and zealous staff of officers . The usual anl ° thly meeting of the lodge was held on Monday , the m ° " j t t at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and amongst I '' orcsent were Bros . A . J . Hcnochsberg , W . M . ; oWt Robinson , I . P . M . ; the Rev . Professor Prag , Sai "; M . Hart , S . W . ; A . Jones , J . W . ; I . De i £ i , Trcas . ; B . Levy , Sec ; S . Schonstadt , S . D . ; I Woolf , J . D- ; I . Woolf , S . ; W . G . Vealr , Org . ; « r H Ball , Tyler ; M . T . Tucski , H . D . Marks , D .
T Marcus , J . E . Davidson , the Rev . Dr . Stern , I-I nidehalgh , j . J . Jordain , A . Rabow , S . J . llcnochsberg J- Caher , I . Levy , J . Goldberg , J . R . Grant , G . Sorners , A . Liebschutz , A . Cohen , J . Cohen , W . Silver , A Isaacs , M . Preslan , P . Bamet , J . Frank , and J Rav The llst ° ^ ' v ' ' tors included the names of Bros . W . ton ^ bottom , 667 ; A . Stephens , P . M . 32 , P . J . G . D .
Cheshire ; J . Prescott , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . A . Lees , 537 5 Dr . S . Kisch , 216 ; J . Jacobs , 724 ; J . Hocken , P . M . 673 ; H . Trevitt , J . D . 724 ; T . H . Rahn , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . F . G . Bailey , 7 S 6 ; M . Emmanuel , P . M . 205 ; M . Cohen , 673 ; \ V . Worrell , P . M . 795 ; and R . G . Elstone , 86 . After the transaction of some routine business Mr . Marks Feldman , of Hull , was initiated with much impressiveness by Bro .
A , J . Hcnochsberg , the working tools being admirably given by the J . W ., and the ancient charge by the S . W ., who deserves great praise for the style in which this was delivered . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the dining-hall , where a splendid banquet was served by Bro . Fairhurst ( Fisk and Fairhurst ) , under the presidency of the W . M ., who gave the usual
loyal and Masonic toasts during the evening with great point and vigour . With song , sentiment , and speech a very p leasant evening was spent by the members and the visitors . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on Wednesday , the 12 th ult . The officers
present were Bros . Colonel Wigginton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . of Worcestershire , P . G . S . of Middlesex , W . M . ; Captain Birchill , P . M .. & C , acting S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . of Noifolk , J . W . ; Horsley , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of Middlesex , acting I . P . M . ; Court , sen ., Sec . ; S . H . Knaggs , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Couit , jun ., acting I . G . ; Rogers , S . ; Palmer , W . S . ; Sugg , A . O . The minutes of thc previous
meeting in March basing been read and confirmed , thc W . M . passed one candidate as a F . C ., and gave with his usu ? l ability the interesting lecture on the Tracing Board belonging to that degree . Several matters of minor detail having been discussed and disposed of , thc lodge was
closed , and ( lie brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was presided over in the W . M . ' s unavoidable absence by Bro . Horsley , P . M ., who circulated thecustomaiy loyal and Craft toasts briefly but pertinently . Thc visitors were Bros . Turner , 33 ; Hutchings , 162 ; Clark , 225 ; Seaton and Edwards 857 .
On Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., tbo lodge was convened for the dispatch of business at 6 p . m ., when the above-mentioned officers were present , supplemented by Bro . Saunders , S . W . ( Bro . Vaughan was thc acting I . G . ) The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , raised a brother to the Sublime Degree in a manner
that left nothing to be desired . After some financial questions had been fully discussed , and other lodge business transacted , the W . M . stated that as the lodge had met on the eve of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ' s happy return to liis native shores he had thought that an address of congratulation to their M . W . G . M . from the Francis Burdett Lodge would be most favourably received by its members ,
and he had , therefore , as thc exigencies of the case demandedj'Jdrawn and had had engrossed thc proposed address , which he suggested should be signed on behalf of the lodge by the Wardens , Secretary , and himself . The address , which was excellently worded , was then read and unanimously adopted . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in ancient form , and the members partook of a
collation . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily drank . In giving the former the W . M . alluded to the Prince ' s happy preservation from the dangers of the climate , the jungle , and 'be sea . during his long but brilliant Indian progress . "The W . M . ' s Health " was proposed by Bro . Captain Birchill , P . M ., duly honoured , and responded to . This meeting
closes the season . PLUMSTEAD . — United Military Lodge ( N ° > 1536 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the above young and vigorous ledge took place on Fiiday , the 12 th inst ., at Bro . Plaistcd ' s fine Masonic Hall , Angltsea Hill , and as this was the last time the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Pownall , would have the opportunity cf presiding , a large
and influential assemblage of the brethren , both of the province and neighbouring lodge ? , attended to do him honour ; Bro . Humphrey Wood , G . S . W . for Kent , and P . M . 20 , taking the place of honour at the right of the chair . Among thc other visitors were Bros . C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . 913 ; T . Smith , P . P . G . P . Kent , and P . M . 913 and 829 ; E . Denton , P . P . G . P . Kent , and
P . M . 913 and 706 ; J . Henderson , P . M . 700 , 829 , pi . ? , 107 G , and 1007 ; T . Ward , W . M . 7 C 0 ; A . Penfold , W . M . 913 ; W . CarneUy , W . M . 13 ; C . Hobson , 1 -M . 700 ; F . J . Dawson , P . M . 700 ; G . Davies , P . M . ' 3 ! W . T . Vincent , S . W . 913 ; T . W . Butt , S . W . ? oo ; T . Hastings , S . W . 829 and 913 ; A . Woodlcy , & . D . 700 ; Waters , J . W . 700 ; T . D . Hayes , S . D . ?' 'U T- Hutton . J-D . 13 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; "
J- Chapman , I . G . 913 ; C . Cooke , Org . 700 , 9 t 3 , and •w' ^ ' P ' 3 ! J- T - Bitchie , 757 , Bombay ; "•A . Tucker , 913 ; A . Heron , 1331 ; N . Beaver , / 0 ° ; W . Bidgood , 700 ; H . B . Bryson , 700 ; C . Morton , 700 ; J . Reilly , I 3 ; E . Scully , 1076 ; E . P •* ' ? . 70 ° ; E . Hewett , 13 ; G . H . Masters , 13 ; ,, ' wr " ' 7 &; W - Cobb - 7 °° i T - Huntingford , 3 " * w - Watts , 9 J 3 ; F . Lyons , 91 ? , 700 '; W . Mc-
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Coy , 700 ; 13 . Norman , 13 , 700 , and 1076 ; Pryce , 913 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The officers besides the W . M . were Bros . W . Weston , ' S . W . ; G . Spincks , J . W . ; W . Murphy , Treas . ; T . Cooper , Sec ; II . G . Picken , S . D . ; G . H . Shaw , J . D . ; G . S . Walsh , M . A . Chap . ; J . McCaffery . Stwd . ; R . G . Lapham , I . G . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The work before the lodge was the ballottirig for as joining member
of Bro . J . Neil , 1331 , Batt . Qr . Master Sergt . R . A ., who , upon approval , was duly enrolled among the brethren ; the ballotting for and initiating of Scrgt . Walkden , Royal Engineers , Battery Quartermaster Sergt . J . Brown , R . H . A ., ana Sergt . James Hughes , R . A ., which was happily effected . ' Bro . W . A . Watkins was then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . W . Taylor and G .
Harris raised to thc Sublime Degree . Upon resuming the lodge the W . M . read letters of apology from Bros . Major General Brownrigg , P . G . M . for Surrey , who is an honorary member of the lodge ; Eastes , D . P . G . M . for Kent , and others . He then personally thanked Bros . Humphrey Wtodand Coupland for their attendance as Provincial Officers , both of whom bore testimony to the pleasure the
visit had afforded and to the excellent working of the W . M . in the several degrees . The W . M . then placed £ 5 js ., the proceeds of the charity box in hand , to Bro . Coupland ' s list in aid of the Boys' School charity , he being Steward for this year ' s festival of that institution , regretting at the same time that on account of the youth of the lodge they » were unable to contribute at present from its
funds . He thanked the brethren for their assistance in obtaining as they had done the very handsome and valuable harmonium , that under the skilful hands of Bro . Cooke had added so much to the impressiveness of the rituals , and finally closed the lodge for the last time during his term of office in due form . Upon reassembling for refreshment the lodge presented a most animated
appearance , and the reception of the usual toasts was most enthusiastic , that of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , " being especially hearty , thc whole of the brethren , led by the stentorian voice cf Bro . Brooks , chorusing Brinley Richards' hymn till the hall rang agair . Bro . Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M . for Kcnr , received due honour as did
Bro . Eastes , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , the latter toast being coupled with thc name of Bro . Coupland , P . G . S . for the present year , who in reply regretted' the unavoidable absence of the S . G . W ., who had been compelled to leave them early , and who , had he remained , would have told them of Lord Holmcsdaleand thc interest he took in Masonry generally ,
but of course more particularly in thc province ; they were fortunate in having the presence of the G . S . W . that nightjn lodge , and fortunate in having so worthy a Master to preside over them . Bro . WoodJiad told him that he did not regret coming so far , he had been repaid by seeing the excellent working and sound condition of thc lodge ( cheers ) and should convey to Lord Holmcsdale his great pleasure
at the addition of the Military Lodge to the roll of the province of Kent . ( Applause . ) Brother Walsh , P . P . G . Chaplain , and Chaplain to the Garrison , then rose to propose "The Health of the W . M . " He said he had been called upon to propose a toast that he felt sure the whole of the brethren would feel a pleasure in responding to , he only felt how inadequate he was to do it justice , and that was the health of their
W . M . lie expressed how sorry he was that he had not been a very faithful sen ant to the W . M . in his position as Chaplain to the lodge , but would ask them to excuse him by the fact that the great and onerous duties appertaining to thc office he held in the garrison precluded him from a constant attendance at the lodge . After the handsome compliments paid by Bro . Coupland to the W . M . it was
unnecessary for him to add to them , but he must say that he never felt greater pleasure-in his life than in seeing thc magnificent and beautiful ceremonies of the three degrees worked by the W . M . that night . He wished him long life , strength , and prosperity , for many years to come . Bro . Pownall in rising to respond was greeted with a round of cheers . He said : I thank you deeply , P . P . G . C ,
Rev . Walsh , for the kind and feeling manner in which you have been pleased to propose my health , and you , officers and brethren , for thc hearty and flattering reception that toast has received at your hands . It is , as many of you may be aware , nearly twelve months since I had the honour of being installed your W . M ., and the first W . M . of this , the United Military Lodge , by my old and
esteemed friend and Bro . Past Master Bates , of Chatham , and I feel that the magnificent and impressive manner in which he performed that ceremony will not lightly or soon be effaced from your memoties . That day I look upon , brethren , as the red letter day of my life , and now that I am about to retire from the position of your W . M . I feel it from the bottom of my heart , and shall always
remember with pleasure thc unvaried kindness and brotherly love I have received at your hands . I feel that there have been more honours showered upon me than I have deserved , but believe , me , if I have not deserved them I have ever endeavoured to carry out the duties imposed upon me in such a manner as would , at least , entitle me to your kind consideration and indulgence . I believe , brethren , I have con .
scientiously and earnestly endeavoured during that time to look to thc welfare and comfort of every member of the lodge . When we started nearly twelve months ago we had but twenty-six members , and now we return eightyeight on the books of thc Grand Lodge of Kent . The principal number as you are aware have been joining members , the fee for joining being especially settled at a low figure , so
as to admit our military brethren who have been made in other parts of the world , when they come to this garrison , into a home for Masonry , so that they may he enabled to still keep up their connection with the Craft , even though far away from their mother lodges . Many of our military brethren have been initiated into Masonry in India , Canada , New Zealand , Gibraltar , and other places , and in most of thc " civil "
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lodges the joining fee is too high for them to affiliate themselves to those lodges ; but now in this and the other military lodges at Aldershot and elsewhere there is a home for them where they can be made welcome among old friends and brethren in the Craft . When I took the position of WAI . of this lodge I had great hopes , before my year of office was expired , to be able to say that the whole
of the necessary expenditure incurred in the formation of it had been cleared off , but those wishes have not been realised . We have paid off nearly all , and only owe some £ 50 or so , and I am proud to tell you thata good brother of the lodge bears the burden of that debt by way of loan . The good feeling and hospitality shown by the lodge to all visiting brethren has not been without result . It was
said , and objected to by some of the original members , that the expenses incurred at the festive board were unnecessary , but I trust now that they see , and I am sure appreciate , the good feeling and brotherly love that has arisen from the short time devoted to hospitality , they will agree with me that what we have done has been done wisely and well for the benefit of the lodge . And now ,
brethren , as this is the last time that I shall have the honour and privilege of addressing you from this chair as W . M ., let me thank all my kind friends and brethren for many a deed and many a word that has cheered and helped me on my path . I see around me those who have obtained high honours in the Craft , Past and Present P . G . Officers , W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s , and a large circle of old friends , and I
feel that no words of mine can ever thank them sufficiently for the many and valuable services rendered to me by them . Bro . Penfold , the W . M . of the senior provincial lodge in this locality , has taken me by the hand and initiated me into the privileges and mysteries of Provincial Grand Lodge . I thank him for it , and shall ever remember it with gratitude and affection . ( Loud applause . )
My Bro . Ward , W . M . of the Nelson , has frequently honoured me with his presence and assistance ; him too I thank sincerely . P . M . Coupland has been , and I trust will long be , a constant friend of both yours and mine , and often comes among us ; and to one and all of the W . M . ' s and P . M . 's and brethren present I tender my heartfelt thanks for their good wishes and hearty support . I beg
most sincerely to thank my officers , Bros . Weston , Spinks , and Cooper more particularly , for the great and valuable assistance they have rendered me during my term of office , and last , though not least , to you all , brethren , for your genial support and unvaried courtesy to me as your W . M . It wis a proud position to be placed in as the first W . M . of such a lodge , and I feel , and have ever felt , it a great
honour . I trust many of you may some day follow me to this chair , and I feel that you will , as I have endeavoured to do . should you attain it , leave this lodge more prosperous , happy , and contented , if possible , than when you took it from myself . I feel that my efforts have not been altogether futile , and I trust that for many years to come
I may as one of the P . M . ' s still merit your approbation and ever be worthy of your regard and esteem . " The Initiates , " "TheVisitors , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " and other toasts followed , and after the Tyler ' s toast "God Save the Queen " concluded a most impressive and enjoyable gathering .
INSTRUCTION . -WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . —The annual banquet of this Lodge of Instruction was held at the White Swan Hotel , Deptford , on Monday evening , the 24 th ult ., when a large number of thc brethren met to do honour to Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 147 , & c , their late Preceptor , who had been invited to preside , the vice-chairs
being filled by Bro . Griffin , P . M . 933 , the present Preceptor and Trcas . of thc lodge , and J . Baxter Langley , W . M . 1423 . Ample justice having been done to the good cheer , provided with the elegance and profusion for which the hostess , Mrs . Porter , is so justly celebrated , and the cloth cleared , Bro . Dilley , in his usual felicitous manner , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which , it is
needless to say , were received with the utmost enthusiasm . " The Health of the Preceptor of the Lodge" was proposed by Bro . Langley , who dwelt at some length on thc services Bro . Griffin had rendered to the Craft , and he felt sure that while the lodge was under his direction it could but prosper . Thc toast was drunk with applause , and Bro . Griffin , in thanking the brethren for the manner in
which they had received the toast , assured them that he only followed in the footsteps of his predecessor , as he was sure that doing so and a punctual and dilligent attendance was the only way to preserve the lodge in its present prosperous condition . If proof were needed of his attachment to the lodge , he could say with pride that he had only been absent once from their meetings since he had been elected
Preceptor . Bro . Dilley then rose , and said it afforded him great pleasure to propose the toast of the evening , " Prosperity to the Lodge of Instruction , " as from his long and intimate connection with the lodge he always felt a lively interest in its welfare . From the prosperity that had existed for the last few years he was induced to think that the strenuous exertions they had made in the cause of
Freemasonry would without doubt soon place them in the front rank of metropolitan Lodges of Instruction . He then proceeded to refer to the past history of the lodge , and called to mind tbe time when the lodge was in danger of extinction , owing to the paucity of attendance , but thanks to the indefatigable exertions of one present , who he was certain they all held in the highest esteem—he alluded to their Hon . Sec , Bro . Macdonald—he was pleased
to find that the lodge was—and he trusted that it would , under its present able management long continue—one of the most prosperous Lodges of Instruction in London . Their I Ion . Sec . had not favoured him with a sight of the report he was about to present to the brethren , but he thought he could anticipate a very good one . He would couple with thc toast the name of Bro . Macdonald . He had already hinted that mainly to his exertions the lodge owed its present prosperity . Doubtless
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•t efficient and zealous staff of officers . The usual anl ° thly meeting of the lodge was held on Monday , the m ° " j t t at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , and amongst I '' orcsent were Bros . A . J . Hcnochsberg , W . M . ; oWt Robinson , I . P . M . ; the Rev . Professor Prag , Sai "; M . Hart , S . W . ; A . Jones , J . W . ; I . De i £ i , Trcas . ; B . Levy , Sec ; S . Schonstadt , S . D . ; I Woolf , J . D- ; I . Woolf , S . ; W . G . Vealr , Org . ; « r H Ball , Tyler ; M . T . Tucski , H . D . Marks , D .
T Marcus , J . E . Davidson , the Rev . Dr . Stern , I-I nidehalgh , j . J . Jordain , A . Rabow , S . J . llcnochsberg J- Caher , I . Levy , J . Goldberg , J . R . Grant , G . Sorners , A . Liebschutz , A . Cohen , J . Cohen , W . Silver , A Isaacs , M . Preslan , P . Bamet , J . Frank , and J Rav The llst ° ^ ' v ' ' tors included the names of Bros . W . ton ^ bottom , 667 ; A . Stephens , P . M . 32 , P . J . G . D .
Cheshire ; J . Prescott , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . A . Lees , 537 5 Dr . S . Kisch , 216 ; J . Jacobs , 724 ; J . Hocken , P . M . 673 ; H . Trevitt , J . D . 724 ; T . H . Rahn , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . F . G . Bailey , 7 S 6 ; M . Emmanuel , P . M . 205 ; M . Cohen , 673 ; \ V . Worrell , P . M . 795 ; and R . G . Elstone , 86 . After the transaction of some routine business Mr . Marks Feldman , of Hull , was initiated with much impressiveness by Bro .
A , J . Hcnochsberg , the working tools being admirably given by the J . W ., and the ancient charge by the S . W ., who deserves great praise for the style in which this was delivered . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the dining-hall , where a splendid banquet was served by Bro . Fairhurst ( Fisk and Fairhurst ) , under the presidency of the W . M ., who gave the usual
loyal and Masonic toasts during the evening with great point and vigour . With song , sentiment , and speech a very p leasant evening was spent by the members and the visitors . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on Wednesday , the 12 th ult . The officers
present were Bros . Colonel Wigginton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . of Worcestershire , P . G . S . of Middlesex , W . M . ; Captain Birchill , P . M .. & C , acting S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . of Noifolk , J . W . ; Horsley , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of Middlesex , acting I . P . M . ; Court , sen ., Sec . ; S . H . Knaggs , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Couit , jun ., acting I . G . ; Rogers , S . ; Palmer , W . S . ; Sugg , A . O . The minutes of thc previous
meeting in March basing been read and confirmed , thc W . M . passed one candidate as a F . C ., and gave with his usu ? l ability the interesting lecture on the Tracing Board belonging to that degree . Several matters of minor detail having been discussed and disposed of , thc lodge was
closed , and ( lie brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was presided over in the W . M . ' s unavoidable absence by Bro . Horsley , P . M ., who circulated thecustomaiy loyal and Craft toasts briefly but pertinently . Thc visitors were Bros . Turner , 33 ; Hutchings , 162 ; Clark , 225 ; Seaton and Edwards 857 .
On Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., tbo lodge was convened for the dispatch of business at 6 p . m ., when the above-mentioned officers were present , supplemented by Bro . Saunders , S . W . ( Bro . Vaughan was thc acting I . G . ) The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., assisted by his officers , raised a brother to the Sublime Degree in a manner
that left nothing to be desired . After some financial questions had been fully discussed , and other lodge business transacted , the W . M . stated that as the lodge had met on the eve of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ' s happy return to liis native shores he had thought that an address of congratulation to their M . W . G . M . from the Francis Burdett Lodge would be most favourably received by its members ,
and he had , therefore , as thc exigencies of the case demandedj'Jdrawn and had had engrossed thc proposed address , which he suggested should be signed on behalf of the lodge by the Wardens , Secretary , and himself . The address , which was excellently worded , was then read and unanimously adopted . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in ancient form , and the members partook of a
collation . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily drank . In giving the former the W . M . alluded to the Prince ' s happy preservation from the dangers of the climate , the jungle , and 'be sea . during his long but brilliant Indian progress . "The W . M . ' s Health " was proposed by Bro . Captain Birchill , P . M ., duly honoured , and responded to . This meeting
closes the season . PLUMSTEAD . — United Military Lodge ( N ° > 1536 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the above young and vigorous ledge took place on Fiiday , the 12 th inst ., at Bro . Plaistcd ' s fine Masonic Hall , Angltsea Hill , and as this was the last time the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Pownall , would have the opportunity cf presiding , a large
and influential assemblage of the brethren , both of the province and neighbouring lodge ? , attended to do him honour ; Bro . Humphrey Wood , G . S . W . for Kent , and P . M . 20 , taking the place of honour at the right of the chair . Among thc other visitors were Bros . C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . 913 ; T . Smith , P . P . G . P . Kent , and P . M . 913 and 829 ; E . Denton , P . P . G . P . Kent , and
P . M . 913 and 706 ; J . Henderson , P . M . 700 , 829 , pi . ? , 107 G , and 1007 ; T . Ward , W . M . 7 C 0 ; A . Penfold , W . M . 913 ; W . CarneUy , W . M . 13 ; C . Hobson , 1 -M . 700 ; F . J . Dawson , P . M . 700 ; G . Davies , P . M . ' 3 ! W . T . Vincent , S . W . 913 ; T . W . Butt , S . W . ? oo ; T . Hastings , S . W . 829 and 913 ; A . Woodlcy , & . D . 700 ; Waters , J . W . 700 ; T . D . Hayes , S . D . ?' 'U T- Hutton . J-D . 13 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; "
J- Chapman , I . G . 913 ; C . Cooke , Org . 700 , 9 t 3 , and •w' ^ ' P ' 3 ! J- T - Bitchie , 757 , Bombay ; "•A . Tucker , 913 ; A . Heron , 1331 ; N . Beaver , / 0 ° ; W . Bidgood , 700 ; H . B . Bryson , 700 ; C . Morton , 700 ; J . Reilly , I 3 ; E . Scully , 1076 ; E . P •* ' ? . 70 ° ; E . Hewett , 13 ; G . H . Masters , 13 ; ,, ' wr " ' 7 &; W - Cobb - 7 °° i T - Huntingford , 3 " * w - Watts , 9 J 3 ; F . Lyons , 91 ? , 700 '; W . Mc-
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Coy , 700 ; 13 . Norman , 13 , 700 , and 1076 ; Pryce , 913 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The officers besides the W . M . were Bros . W . Weston , ' S . W . ; G . Spincks , J . W . ; W . Murphy , Treas . ; T . Cooper , Sec ; II . G . Picken , S . D . ; G . H . Shaw , J . D . ; G . S . Walsh , M . A . Chap . ; J . McCaffery . Stwd . ; R . G . Lapham , I . G . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The work before the lodge was the ballottirig for as joining member
of Bro . J . Neil , 1331 , Batt . Qr . Master Sergt . R . A ., who , upon approval , was duly enrolled among the brethren ; the ballotting for and initiating of Scrgt . Walkden , Royal Engineers , Battery Quartermaster Sergt . J . Brown , R . H . A ., ana Sergt . James Hughes , R . A ., which was happily effected . ' Bro . W . A . Watkins was then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . W . Taylor and G .
Harris raised to thc Sublime Degree . Upon resuming the lodge the W . M . read letters of apology from Bros . Major General Brownrigg , P . G . M . for Surrey , who is an honorary member of the lodge ; Eastes , D . P . G . M . for Kent , and others . He then personally thanked Bros . Humphrey Wtodand Coupland for their attendance as Provincial Officers , both of whom bore testimony to the pleasure the
visit had afforded and to the excellent working of the W . M . in the several degrees . The W . M . then placed £ 5 js ., the proceeds of the charity box in hand , to Bro . Coupland ' s list in aid of the Boys' School charity , he being Steward for this year ' s festival of that institution , regretting at the same time that on account of the youth of the lodge they » were unable to contribute at present from its
funds . He thanked the brethren for their assistance in obtaining as they had done the very handsome and valuable harmonium , that under the skilful hands of Bro . Cooke had added so much to the impressiveness of the rituals , and finally closed the lodge for the last time during his term of office in due form . Upon reassembling for refreshment the lodge presented a most animated
appearance , and the reception of the usual toasts was most enthusiastic , that of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , " being especially hearty , thc whole of the brethren , led by the stentorian voice cf Bro . Brooks , chorusing Brinley Richards' hymn till the hall rang agair . Bro . Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M . for Kcnr , received due honour as did
Bro . Eastes , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , the latter toast being coupled with thc name of Bro . Coupland , P . G . S . for the present year , who in reply regretted' the unavoidable absence of the S . G . W ., who had been compelled to leave them early , and who , had he remained , would have told them of Lord Holmcsdaleand thc interest he took in Masonry generally ,
but of course more particularly in thc province ; they were fortunate in having the presence of the G . S . W . that nightjn lodge , and fortunate in having so worthy a Master to preside over them . Bro . WoodJiad told him that he did not regret coming so far , he had been repaid by seeing the excellent working and sound condition of thc lodge ( cheers ) and should convey to Lord Holmcsdale his great pleasure
at the addition of the Military Lodge to the roll of the province of Kent . ( Applause . ) Brother Walsh , P . P . G . Chaplain , and Chaplain to the Garrison , then rose to propose "The Health of the W . M . " He said he had been called upon to propose a toast that he felt sure the whole of the brethren would feel a pleasure in responding to , he only felt how inadequate he was to do it justice , and that was the health of their
W . M . lie expressed how sorry he was that he had not been a very faithful sen ant to the W . M . in his position as Chaplain to the lodge , but would ask them to excuse him by the fact that the great and onerous duties appertaining to thc office he held in the garrison precluded him from a constant attendance at the lodge . After the handsome compliments paid by Bro . Coupland to the W . M . it was
unnecessary for him to add to them , but he must say that he never felt greater pleasure-in his life than in seeing thc magnificent and beautiful ceremonies of the three degrees worked by the W . M . that night . He wished him long life , strength , and prosperity , for many years to come . Bro . Pownall in rising to respond was greeted with a round of cheers . He said : I thank you deeply , P . P . G . C ,
Rev . Walsh , for the kind and feeling manner in which you have been pleased to propose my health , and you , officers and brethren , for thc hearty and flattering reception that toast has received at your hands . It is , as many of you may be aware , nearly twelve months since I had the honour of being installed your W . M ., and the first W . M . of this , the United Military Lodge , by my old and
esteemed friend and Bro . Past Master Bates , of Chatham , and I feel that the magnificent and impressive manner in which he performed that ceremony will not lightly or soon be effaced from your memoties . That day I look upon , brethren , as the red letter day of my life , and now that I am about to retire from the position of your W . M . I feel it from the bottom of my heart , and shall always
remember with pleasure thc unvaried kindness and brotherly love I have received at your hands . I feel that there have been more honours showered upon me than I have deserved , but believe , me , if I have not deserved them I have ever endeavoured to carry out the duties imposed upon me in such a manner as would , at least , entitle me to your kind consideration and indulgence . I believe , brethren , I have con .
scientiously and earnestly endeavoured during that time to look to thc welfare and comfort of every member of the lodge . When we started nearly twelve months ago we had but twenty-six members , and now we return eightyeight on the books of thc Grand Lodge of Kent . The principal number as you are aware have been joining members , the fee for joining being especially settled at a low figure , so
as to admit our military brethren who have been made in other parts of the world , when they come to this garrison , into a home for Masonry , so that they may he enabled to still keep up their connection with the Craft , even though far away from their mother lodges . Many of our military brethren have been initiated into Masonry in India , Canada , New Zealand , Gibraltar , and other places , and in most of thc " civil "
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lodges the joining fee is too high for them to affiliate themselves to those lodges ; but now in this and the other military lodges at Aldershot and elsewhere there is a home for them where they can be made welcome among old friends and brethren in the Craft . When I took the position of WAI . of this lodge I had great hopes , before my year of office was expired , to be able to say that the whole
of the necessary expenditure incurred in the formation of it had been cleared off , but those wishes have not been realised . We have paid off nearly all , and only owe some £ 50 or so , and I am proud to tell you thata good brother of the lodge bears the burden of that debt by way of loan . The good feeling and hospitality shown by the lodge to all visiting brethren has not been without result . It was
said , and objected to by some of the original members , that the expenses incurred at the festive board were unnecessary , but I trust now that they see , and I am sure appreciate , the good feeling and brotherly love that has arisen from the short time devoted to hospitality , they will agree with me that what we have done has been done wisely and well for the benefit of the lodge . And now ,
brethren , as this is the last time that I shall have the honour and privilege of addressing you from this chair as W . M ., let me thank all my kind friends and brethren for many a deed and many a word that has cheered and helped me on my path . I see around me those who have obtained high honours in the Craft , Past and Present P . G . Officers , W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s , and a large circle of old friends , and I
feel that no words of mine can ever thank them sufficiently for the many and valuable services rendered to me by them . Bro . Penfold , the W . M . of the senior provincial lodge in this locality , has taken me by the hand and initiated me into the privileges and mysteries of Provincial Grand Lodge . I thank him for it , and shall ever remember it with gratitude and affection . ( Loud applause . )
My Bro . Ward , W . M . of the Nelson , has frequently honoured me with his presence and assistance ; him too I thank sincerely . P . M . Coupland has been , and I trust will long be , a constant friend of both yours and mine , and often comes among us ; and to one and all of the W . M . ' s and P . M . 's and brethren present I tender my heartfelt thanks for their good wishes and hearty support . I beg
most sincerely to thank my officers , Bros . Weston , Spinks , and Cooper more particularly , for the great and valuable assistance they have rendered me during my term of office , and last , though not least , to you all , brethren , for your genial support and unvaried courtesy to me as your W . M . It wis a proud position to be placed in as the first W . M . of such a lodge , and I feel , and have ever felt , it a great
honour . I trust many of you may some day follow me to this chair , and I feel that you will , as I have endeavoured to do . should you attain it , leave this lodge more prosperous , happy , and contented , if possible , than when you took it from myself . I feel that my efforts have not been altogether futile , and I trust that for many years to come
I may as one of the P . M . ' s still merit your approbation and ever be worthy of your regard and esteem . " The Initiates , " "TheVisitors , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " and other toasts followed , and after the Tyler ' s toast "God Save the Queen " concluded a most impressive and enjoyable gathering .
INSTRUCTION . -WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . —The annual banquet of this Lodge of Instruction was held at the White Swan Hotel , Deptford , on Monday evening , the 24 th ult ., when a large number of thc brethren met to do honour to Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 147 , & c , their late Preceptor , who had been invited to preside , the vice-chairs
being filled by Bro . Griffin , P . M . 933 , the present Preceptor and Trcas . of thc lodge , and J . Baxter Langley , W . M . 1423 . Ample justice having been done to the good cheer , provided with the elegance and profusion for which the hostess , Mrs . Porter , is so justly celebrated , and the cloth cleared , Bro . Dilley , in his usual felicitous manner , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which , it is
needless to say , were received with the utmost enthusiasm . " The Health of the Preceptor of the Lodge" was proposed by Bro . Langley , who dwelt at some length on thc services Bro . Griffin had rendered to the Craft , and he felt sure that while the lodge was under his direction it could but prosper . Thc toast was drunk with applause , and Bro . Griffin , in thanking the brethren for the manner in
which they had received the toast , assured them that he only followed in the footsteps of his predecessor , as he was sure that doing so and a punctual and dilligent attendance was the only way to preserve the lodge in its present prosperous condition . If proof were needed of his attachment to the lodge , he could say with pride that he had only been absent once from their meetings since he had been elected
Preceptor . Bro . Dilley then rose , and said it afforded him great pleasure to propose the toast of the evening , " Prosperity to the Lodge of Instruction , " as from his long and intimate connection with the lodge he always felt a lively interest in its welfare . From the prosperity that had existed for the last few years he was induced to think that the strenuous exertions they had made in the cause of
Freemasonry would without doubt soon place them in the front rank of metropolitan Lodges of Instruction . He then proceeded to refer to the past history of the lodge , and called to mind tbe time when the lodge was in danger of extinction , owing to the paucity of attendance , but thanks to the indefatigable exertions of one present , who he was certain they all held in the highest esteem—he alluded to their Hon . Sec , Bro . Macdonald—he was pleased
to find that the lodge was—and he trusted that it would , under its present able management long continue—one of the most prosperous Lodges of Instruction in London . Their I Ion . Sec . had not favoured him with a sight of the report he was about to present to the brethren , but he thought he could anticipate a very good one . He would couple with thc toast the name of Bro . Macdonald . He had already hinted that mainly to his exertions the lodge owed its present prosperity . Doubtless