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Treasurer , tho ballot having boon taken , was unanimous in favour of Bro . R . Cave , who returned thanks for tho honour conferred upon him . The Lodgo was then closed in due form . ' SUSSEX . CIIICIIKSTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 15 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on Thursday , December 1 st , the A \ . M . Bro . G . Molesworth presiding . It being the regular meeting for the election of
the Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year , there was a full attendance of brethren . Two candidates for tho second degree failed however to attend , the Worshipful Master therefore called on Bro . Jas . Powell , the Junior Past Master , to bring up the report of a sub-committee appointed to revise the by-laws of the Lodge . This being done , after some discussion tho recommendations of the sub-committee were unauimously agreed to , and the Secretary directed to forward a copy of the amended , by-laws to tho D . Prov . Grand Master for his approval . Bro . Powell
brought forward a scheme to establish a charity fund , by means of a small annual subscription from each member of the Lodge , aud fees of honour from the officers on their appointment . Tho proposition , which evidently met with general approval , was ultimately deferred until the installation of the AVorshipful Master elect , when the recommendation of tho Provincial Grand Lodge to elect a '" ' member for the Charities ' Committee" will be acted on . The Treasurer ' s account for the past year was then read , from which it appeared that more than twenty
pounds had been paid to indigent brethren connected with tho Lodge ; besides two guineas being presented to each of the four charities , leaving including arrears , about twenty pounds balance in hand , a statement highly satisfactory to the brethren present . The AVorshipful Master next called on the Secretay to read the names of the brethren eligible for the office of AVorshipful Master ; and a ballot having been taken , the Worshipful Master announced that ho had much pleasure in stating that tho choice of the brethren had fallen on Bro . It . Elliott . Bro . George Smith , P . M ., was then elected Treasurer , in place of Bro . Charles Sturgos
Jones , resigued , aud Bro . Beuford wasre-elcctod Tyler . Bro . James Powell , jun ., said , lie felt certain the brethren would join with him in a hearty and cordial vote of thanks to the AVorshipful Master for the ability with which he had discharged the important duties of his office during the past year , an ability that had been recognized by the D . Prov . Grand Mister iu appointing Bro . Molesworth Prov . J . G . D . The vote was carried by acclamation . Bro . Molesworth , in reply , said it was extremely gratifying to him to find he had so filled tho office as to meet the
approbation of tho members of the Lodge . Their thanks he did not deserve , as without the cordial co-operation o . the brethren generally , and the active and ever ready assistance of his officers , all exertions on his part would have been but vain .. With reference to his appointment as Prov . Junior Grand Deacon , Bro . Molesworth assured the Lodge that ho considered the compliment was not a personal one , but rollectod through him . on his mother Lodge . The AVorship ful Master concluded by stating that in his comparative retirement bis best exertions should at all times
be used to promote the interests and maintain the efficiency of the Lodge of Union , No . 15 . The AVorshipful Master elect then proposed a vole of thanks to Bro . Jones , Treasurer , for the courteous and efficient manner iu which he had filled that important office for the last three years . Bro . Jones acknowledged the compliment iu a brief speech . The Lodge was then closed in harmony . The installation of the Worshipful Master elect will take place on Thursday , January 5 th , 1860 ; and the members of No . 45 are not a little pleased that Bro . Gavin E . Pocock , G . S . B ., and
Prov . G . Sec , has kindly promised to perforin that ceremony for their newly elected Master , who , although a comparatively young Mason , is an old and much respected resident in tho city , holding , among other appointments , the honourable one of senior surgeon to the AVest Sussex Infirmary .
AVEST YORKSHIRE . OI ; R R . AV . Bro . Dr . Ifearnley , D . Prov . G . Master for AVest Yorkshire , to whose untiring and able exertions the Lodges of . the provinces owe much of their present prosperity , has just addressed the following circular to the AVorshipful lias tors of the various Lodges under his jurisdiction . AVe rejoice in the prosperity of the province , and doubt not that such a response will be made to his appeal that , at the next festival of the Girls' School , we shall be enabled to congratulate our R . W . brother and the province on the circumstance of their list of subscriptions being far a head of any other . Here is a noble field of emulation between the
various provinces . " AV . Sir and Brother , —As tho Masonic year is fast drawing to a close , I think it my duty to make a few observations respecting the Masonic state and condition of this important province . " Before doing so , however , I am desirous of thanking you and the other AVorshipful Masters of Lodges , for tho uniform kindness and fraternal support I have received , in enabling mo to carry out the business of the province , and assure you of my readiness at all times , to give , iu
return , my best attention and consideration to any matters with which you may think it desirable I should bo made acquainted , or upon which you may wish my opinion . In the first place , we have cause for congratulation in the continued good health of our highly esteemed Provincial Grand Master , whose ardent desire for the prosperity of the Craft , and happiness of the brethren over whom ho rules , is iu nowise abated by advancing years . " Secondly : 1 have to congratulate you on the steady progress and
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continued prosperity of our province . During the past year , we have had tho addition of one new Lodge to our muster roll—one or two Lodges which had been languishing , have received new vigour , with every prospect of success , both as to respectability aud numbers , —and there is every reason to suppose that , ere long , a warrant will bo applied for to establish a new Lodge in oue of our ancient cities , where oucc existed a good Lodge , but which , from tho meetings being held at a tavern , and other equally debilitating causes , dwindled away , and was
erased by vote of Grand Lodge . AVe have held four Prov . Grand Lodges , the members attending which prove , beyond doubt , the great iutevest felt by tho brethren in / the affairs of Prov . Grand Lodge , and fully justify us in continuing the practice of inviting Master Masons to be present at our meetings , although they cannot vote . ¦ '• ' And lastly , let ihe also congratulate you on our position with regard to the various ' Jfasonie Charities ; ' aud although I cannot conscientiouslaffirm that we raider them that amount of efficient support
y which might fairly be expected from so important aud wealthy a province , yet , upon the whole , there has boon a , very considerable increase of late . Some sixteen years ago , there was not a single subscriber throughout the Riding to either Girls' or Boys' Schools , and but very few to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund . The fact of the committee of the Girls' School admitting , under such circumstances , the daughter of a deceased brother belonging to my own Lodge , not only proved their disinterestednessand desire to do good— -thereby entitling
, them to our warmest thanks—but had the effect of bringing under tho notice of the brethren the actual existence of such institutions . Since that period , I am happy to say , that iu addition to many private subscriptions ( which only wanted asking to be freely tendered ) , you have made your Provincial Grand and Deputy Provincial Grand Masters ( for the time being ) governors iu perpetuity to the Institution for Aged Freemasons aud their AVidows , and also of the Boys' School ; it now remains for us to place ourselves in as good a position with regard to the
Girls' Institution as we hold towards the other two charities . Iu furtherance of this laudable purpose , I have , at the urgent solicitation of many of my warmhearted and enthusiastic brethren , consented to act as steward at the Girls Festival , in May next . I trust therefore , you will kindly make this known in your Lodge , and amongst the brethren generally , aud use . every exertion ou your own part , to raise as large an amount of subscriptions in that behalf as possible . " In making this appeal , I am convinced it will be your pride aud
gratification to see your humble Deputy the bearer of such a list of subscriptions on the festival day as will redound to the honour of this province , aud prove useful to au institution having the strongest claims on our warmest sympathies aud support . I cannot help expressing my conviction that , with a very , little trouble , it is possible in every Lodge to make the AA . M ., if not the AVardens also , governors of the institution , during its existence as a Lodge . "
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PUOVING'IAL . BAII . OON' . — Oh'iptcr iif Moravia , ( No . 513 ) . —At a regular Chapter holden on Nov . 23 rd , present—Comps . Henry Smith , M . E . Z . ; John AYalkor , H . ; and G . M . ATaud , J . ; also Comps . AV . AY . Holmes , John Maun , Jno . AValker , P . Z ., Joshua Bell , Jesse Denby ; and as visitors , Comps . Thos . Hill , P . Z . ; and James Lamb , of the Chapter of Charity , No . 379 , Bro . It . L . Tetley was exalted . After the minutes of the lass Chapter had been read and confirmed , a vote of thanks was moved and
carried , to the Chapter of Charity , for their kind assistance on many occasions , but more particularly for their recent services on the occasion ol : tho installation of the three Priucipals . The formal presentation of paraphernalia by several Companions was postponed iu consequence of the absence of several of the donors . Notice was given that at the next Chapter a code of by-laws would be submitted for approval . It was also mentioned that the M .. R . Comp . Dr . Fearnley , Prov . G . Supt . of AVest A'orkshirehad consented to act as steward at the next festival
, of the Girls School , when it is confidently hoped that a great elfort will be made in this province to forward a , large contribution . The Chapter was closed in due form at nine o ' clock , I ' . Jl . CHATHAM . —Royal Kent , Chapter ( No . 20 ) . —A convocation was lioldou on Wednesday , Nov . 30 th , 185 ' . ) , at the Sun Hotel . Present—Comps . AYindcyor , M . E . Z . ; Clarke , H . ; H . AV . Moore , J . ; . Aside }' , Isaacs , and Saunders , I ' . Zs ., Spollbrd , AVhite , Everist : and as a visitor , Comp . F .
So jthgato , M . E . Z . of the Hermes Chapter , No . 91 . The minutes of the preceding convocation of the Chapter , when the officers were elected , having been confirmed , Comp . Charles Isaacs , at the request of the M . K . Z ., installed Comps . Clarke , as First Principal ; H . W . Moore , Second Principal ; and Coolcy , Third Principal . The following officers were also inducted into office : —Comps . Ashley , Treas . ; Spofford , E . ; G . A . Everist , N " . ; AV . Everist , P . Soj . ; Skillor , Janitor . Bros . Sly and St . Johnof Lodge No . 20 having been balloted for and acceptedat
, , , the request of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Ashley exalted them in a most solemn and impressive manner . There being no other business , the Chapter was closed . The Companions adjourned to dinner , presided over b y Comp . Clarke . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ami o sp ended to . This finished the proceedings , when the Companions o tired at an early hour .
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Treasurer , tho ballot having boon taken , was unanimous in favour of Bro . R . Cave , who returned thanks for tho honour conferred upon him . The Lodgo was then closed in due form . ' SUSSEX . CIIICIIKSTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 15 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on Thursday , December 1 st , the A \ . M . Bro . G . Molesworth presiding . It being the regular meeting for the election of
the Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year , there was a full attendance of brethren . Two candidates for tho second degree failed however to attend , the Worshipful Master therefore called on Bro . Jas . Powell , the Junior Past Master , to bring up the report of a sub-committee appointed to revise the by-laws of the Lodge . This being done , after some discussion tho recommendations of the sub-committee were unauimously agreed to , and the Secretary directed to forward a copy of the amended , by-laws to tho D . Prov . Grand Master for his approval . Bro . Powell
brought forward a scheme to establish a charity fund , by means of a small annual subscription from each member of the Lodge , aud fees of honour from the officers on their appointment . Tho proposition , which evidently met with general approval , was ultimately deferred until the installation of the AVorshipful Master elect , when the recommendation of tho Provincial Grand Lodge to elect a '" ' member for the Charities ' Committee" will be acted on . The Treasurer ' s account for the past year was then read , from which it appeared that more than twenty
pounds had been paid to indigent brethren connected with tho Lodge ; besides two guineas being presented to each of the four charities , leaving including arrears , about twenty pounds balance in hand , a statement highly satisfactory to the brethren present . The AVorshipful Master next called on the Secretay to read the names of the brethren eligible for the office of AVorshipful Master ; and a ballot having been taken , the Worshipful Master announced that ho had much pleasure in stating that tho choice of the brethren had fallen on Bro . It . Elliott . Bro . George Smith , P . M ., was then elected Treasurer , in place of Bro . Charles Sturgos
Jones , resigued , aud Bro . Beuford wasre-elcctod Tyler . Bro . James Powell , jun ., said , lie felt certain the brethren would join with him in a hearty and cordial vote of thanks to the AVorshipful Master for the ability with which he had discharged the important duties of his office during the past year , an ability that had been recognized by the D . Prov . Grand Mister iu appointing Bro . Molesworth Prov . J . G . D . The vote was carried by acclamation . Bro . Molesworth , in reply , said it was extremely gratifying to him to find he had so filled tho office as to meet the
approbation of tho members of the Lodge . Their thanks he did not deserve , as without the cordial co-operation o . the brethren generally , and the active and ever ready assistance of his officers , all exertions on his part would have been but vain .. With reference to his appointment as Prov . Junior Grand Deacon , Bro . Molesworth assured the Lodge that ho considered the compliment was not a personal one , but rollectod through him . on his mother Lodge . The AVorship ful Master concluded by stating that in his comparative retirement bis best exertions should at all times
be used to promote the interests and maintain the efficiency of the Lodge of Union , No . 15 . The AVorshipful Master elect then proposed a vole of thanks to Bro . Jones , Treasurer , for the courteous and efficient manner iu which he had filled that important office for the last three years . Bro . Jones acknowledged the compliment iu a brief speech . The Lodge was then closed in harmony . The installation of the Worshipful Master elect will take place on Thursday , January 5 th , 1860 ; and the members of No . 45 are not a little pleased that Bro . Gavin E . Pocock , G . S . B ., and
Prov . G . Sec , has kindly promised to perforin that ceremony for their newly elected Master , who , although a comparatively young Mason , is an old and much respected resident in tho city , holding , among other appointments , the honourable one of senior surgeon to the AVest Sussex Infirmary .
AVEST YORKSHIRE . OI ; R R . AV . Bro . Dr . Ifearnley , D . Prov . G . Master for AVest Yorkshire , to whose untiring and able exertions the Lodges of . the provinces owe much of their present prosperity , has just addressed the following circular to the AVorshipful lias tors of the various Lodges under his jurisdiction . AVe rejoice in the prosperity of the province , and doubt not that such a response will be made to his appeal that , at the next festival of the Girls' School , we shall be enabled to congratulate our R . W . brother and the province on the circumstance of their list of subscriptions being far a head of any other . Here is a noble field of emulation between the
various provinces . " AV . Sir and Brother , —As tho Masonic year is fast drawing to a close , I think it my duty to make a few observations respecting the Masonic state and condition of this important province . " Before doing so , however , I am desirous of thanking you and the other AVorshipful Masters of Lodges , for tho uniform kindness and fraternal support I have received , in enabling mo to carry out the business of the province , and assure you of my readiness at all times , to give , iu
return , my best attention and consideration to any matters with which you may think it desirable I should bo made acquainted , or upon which you may wish my opinion . In the first place , we have cause for congratulation in the continued good health of our highly esteemed Provincial Grand Master , whose ardent desire for the prosperity of the Craft , and happiness of the brethren over whom ho rules , is iu nowise abated by advancing years . " Secondly : 1 have to congratulate you on the steady progress and
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continued prosperity of our province . During the past year , we have had tho addition of one new Lodge to our muster roll—one or two Lodges which had been languishing , have received new vigour , with every prospect of success , both as to respectability aud numbers , —and there is every reason to suppose that , ere long , a warrant will bo applied for to establish a new Lodge in oue of our ancient cities , where oucc existed a good Lodge , but which , from tho meetings being held at a tavern , and other equally debilitating causes , dwindled away , and was
erased by vote of Grand Lodge . AVe have held four Prov . Grand Lodges , the members attending which prove , beyond doubt , the great iutevest felt by tho brethren in / the affairs of Prov . Grand Lodge , and fully justify us in continuing the practice of inviting Master Masons to be present at our meetings , although they cannot vote . ¦ '• ' And lastly , let ihe also congratulate you on our position with regard to the various ' Jfasonie Charities ; ' aud although I cannot conscientiouslaffirm that we raider them that amount of efficient support
y which might fairly be expected from so important aud wealthy a province , yet , upon the whole , there has boon a , very considerable increase of late . Some sixteen years ago , there was not a single subscriber throughout the Riding to either Girls' or Boys' Schools , and but very few to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund . The fact of the committee of the Girls' School admitting , under such circumstances , the daughter of a deceased brother belonging to my own Lodge , not only proved their disinterestednessand desire to do good— -thereby entitling
, them to our warmest thanks—but had the effect of bringing under tho notice of the brethren the actual existence of such institutions . Since that period , I am happy to say , that iu addition to many private subscriptions ( which only wanted asking to be freely tendered ) , you have made your Provincial Grand and Deputy Provincial Grand Masters ( for the time being ) governors iu perpetuity to the Institution for Aged Freemasons aud their AVidows , and also of the Boys' School ; it now remains for us to place ourselves in as good a position with regard to the
Girls' Institution as we hold towards the other two charities . Iu furtherance of this laudable purpose , I have , at the urgent solicitation of many of my warmhearted and enthusiastic brethren , consented to act as steward at the Girls Festival , in May next . I trust therefore , you will kindly make this known in your Lodge , and amongst the brethren generally , aud use . every exertion ou your own part , to raise as large an amount of subscriptions in that behalf as possible . " In making this appeal , I am convinced it will be your pride aud
gratification to see your humble Deputy the bearer of such a list of subscriptions on the festival day as will redound to the honour of this province , aud prove useful to au institution having the strongest claims on our warmest sympathies aud support . I cannot help expressing my conviction that , with a very , little trouble , it is possible in every Lodge to make the AA . M ., if not the AVardens also , governors of the institution , during its existence as a Lodge . "
Royal Arch .
ROYAL ARCH .
PUOVING'IAL . BAII . OON' . — Oh'iptcr iif Moravia , ( No . 513 ) . —At a regular Chapter holden on Nov . 23 rd , present—Comps . Henry Smith , M . E . Z . ; John AYalkor , H . ; and G . M . ATaud , J . ; also Comps . AV . AY . Holmes , John Maun , Jno . AValker , P . Z ., Joshua Bell , Jesse Denby ; and as visitors , Comps . Thos . Hill , P . Z . ; and James Lamb , of the Chapter of Charity , No . 379 , Bro . It . L . Tetley was exalted . After the minutes of the lass Chapter had been read and confirmed , a vote of thanks was moved and
carried , to the Chapter of Charity , for their kind assistance on many occasions , but more particularly for their recent services on the occasion ol : tho installation of the three Priucipals . The formal presentation of paraphernalia by several Companions was postponed iu consequence of the absence of several of the donors . Notice was given that at the next Chapter a code of by-laws would be submitted for approval . It was also mentioned that the M .. R . Comp . Dr . Fearnley , Prov . G . Supt . of AVest A'orkshirehad consented to act as steward at the next festival
, of the Girls School , when it is confidently hoped that a great elfort will be made in this province to forward a , large contribution . The Chapter was closed in due form at nine o ' clock , I ' . Jl . CHATHAM . —Royal Kent , Chapter ( No . 20 ) . —A convocation was lioldou on Wednesday , Nov . 30 th , 185 ' . ) , at the Sun Hotel . Present—Comps . AYindcyor , M . E . Z . ; Clarke , H . ; H . AV . Moore , J . ; . Aside }' , Isaacs , and Saunders , I ' . Zs ., Spollbrd , AVhite , Everist : and as a visitor , Comp . F .
So jthgato , M . E . Z . of the Hermes Chapter , No . 91 . The minutes of the preceding convocation of the Chapter , when the officers were elected , having been confirmed , Comp . Charles Isaacs , at the request of the M . K . Z ., installed Comps . Clarke , as First Principal ; H . W . Moore , Second Principal ; and Coolcy , Third Principal . The following officers were also inducted into office : —Comps . Ashley , Treas . ; Spofford , E . ; G . A . Everist , N " . ; AV . Everist , P . Soj . ; Skillor , Janitor . Bros . Sly and St . Johnof Lodge No . 20 having been balloted for and acceptedat
, , , the request of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Ashley exalted them in a most solemn and impressive manner . There being no other business , the Chapter was closed . The Companions adjourned to dinner , presided over b y Comp . Clarke . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ami o sp ended to . This finished the proceedings , when the Companions o tired at an early hour .