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Kimberley.
Masonio Lodge , and this occasion waa no exception . At half-past ten the brethren sat down to sapper . After paying duo justice to an excellent repast , which Mr . Lenz had provided , the Chairman , Bro . Blackboard , proposed the onstomary Loyal toasts , which wera
received with true Masonic spirit . Bro . Cranswick P . M . then rose , and said the pleasant duty devolved npon him to propose the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of England , the Officers of the Grand Lodge , including their guest that evening Bro . Sir Somers Vine Grand Senior Deacon . Most of them were aware that that was
not the first time that the Masons of Kimberley had had the honour of welcoming amongst them an Officer of the Graud Lodge of England . It was not so very long ago that they had amongst them the Pro Grand Master of the English Craft , Bro . tbe Earl of Carnarvon , unhappily no more . To-night they had the plesure of meeting Bro . Sir Somers Vine ; he hoped the visit of their guest would
be a pleasant one , and they all , he was sure , hoped that Sir Somers would not be the last Grand Officer of the English Lodge who would visit Kimberley . He was happy to say that a good many people at home were beginning to find out Kimberley . They had lately seen in tho World some extraordinary statements with reference to the Hon . Mr . Rhodes and Kimberley , one of which was that
Kimberley was the centre of a sand desert . The faot was , that the writer of that artiolo evidently knew nothing about Kimberley , or its club 3 , or of its ladies , and they all hoped that when Sir Somera got home he would set them right . They knew the principal object of his visit to South Africa . Bro . Sir Somers Vine ' s rising was the signal for another burst of
enthusiasm . He said he oould only express the pleasure he felt at experiencing snch a welcome by adding to the remarks he had already made in open Lodge . The welcome he received there was only accentuated by tho welcome they had afforded him at that festive table , and he found it difficult to find words to express his gratitude . He assured them that he heartily appreciated their welcome , more than
they oonld possibly imagine , and he could honestly say that because of the experience he had had in other parts of the world ; this had not been inconsiderable . He had received from the Masons of Kimberley a truly British welcome . When ho landed , he was met by a friend who promised him a genial welcome when he reached the town , but who added that , although they would be very glad to see him , it was
a very bad time for him to cxpeot to get any money . He did not know whether that gentleman waa in the room ( he believed he was ) , but he could assure him that he would never know the shock he caused , because he was bonnd to say that he certainly never came to Kimberley with the idea of getting any money . However , his kind friend said he could promise him a cordial welcome , and he was as
good as his word , for he had had a right royal welcome . They were aware that he waa in South Africa in connection with a mission which he might briefly allude to without absolutely talking " shop "admission which appealed to the heart of every Freemason who owned allegiance to the English Constitution . The object of that mission was dear to the heart of their R . W . G . M . hia Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales , who was good enough inst before he left England to tell him that ho had no doubt but that he wonld meet Freemasons in South Africa who were aa enthusiastic members of tho Craft as their brethren in England . He conld assure them that His Royal Highness would hear from him on his return the royal manner in which ho had been received in Kimberley ,
and the complimentary manner in which his name had been asso . niated with the Craft ; at the same time he donbfced whether hia Royal Highness wonld understand the feeling which he ( Sir Somers Vine ) felt whilst at the splendid entertainment at which he was then present . It had been his good fortune to visit Masonic Lodges in various parts of the British Empire , as well as in foreign countries
notably in the Sandwich Islands , where he found the King the P . M . of a Lodge , and who worked tho Lodge with a degree of exactitude which was most gratifying . He could only say that he was aston - ished at the manner in which his Majesty had performed the duties of the chair , arid ho was most admirably supported by his Officers . He mi ght also add that it had been his good fortune to attend
Masonic Lodges in far away New Guinea . The weather was hot , but their stuff was good , and even if it had not been good , he had a truly brotherly welcome , which would have been just as much appreciated if the stuff had only been a dry crust and a banana . A short time before the lamented death of their brother tho Earl of Carnarvon , he had the privilege of meeting his Lordship in Grand Lodge , and it
would be satisfactory to the Masons of Kimberley to learn that hia Lordshi p alluded in cordial terms to the reception he had mot with in South Africa . Ho could assure thorn that he looked forward with mtich pleasure to when he shonld meet hia Royal Master face to face , and give him an account of his welcome by the Masous of Kimberley .
He was much delighted to seo tho Masons in this part of the would so thoroughl y in earnest . He waa delighted with tho v , ny in which they performed their duties and worked their degrees , and ho should evor lovo and cherish with sincere feelings tho grand compliment that had been paid him by the Freemasons of Kimberley that evening . —Kimberley Daily Independent .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Graud Lodge of Cambrid geshire will be he ! d at Cambridge , on Wednesday , 19 th November , under the banner of the Isaac Now ton
( Universit y ) Lodgo , Bro . the Earl oE Hardwicke presiding . 1 ho meeting at the Guildhall will be preceded by a church paradt ) , at 3 p . m . ; and the banquet will subsequently be served at the Lion Hotel .
The Lord Mayor has accepted au invitation to dine with tbe Lod ge of Tranquillity ufc tho Guildhall Tavern , on Monday next . »
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PROY . GRAND MARK LODGE OF LANCASHIRE .
THIS Provincial Grand Lodge was held on the 10 th iusfc ., at Masonic-buildings , Lord-street , Southporfc . The R . W . P . G . M . the Earl of Lathoua presided , supported by the D . P . G . M ., Colonel Le Gendre Starkie , and many Past Provincial Officers ; indeed , about half of the 130
Mark Masters present had attained Provincial rank . Bro . the Rev . T . B . Spencer acted as Deputy Grand Chaplain , and Bro . J . D . Murray as D . C . All tho Lancashire Lodges , save two of the most remote , were represented , the attendance from Liverpool , Preston ,
Manchester , and Burnley being specially strong . The Prov . Grand Secretary ( Bro . John Chadwick ) read his 20 th annual report , showing notablo progress in Lancaahire Mark Masonry . He pointed out that wherever the Mark degree had been well worked it had made rapid strides
and found great favour . The Treasurer s accounts showed an increased balance in hand . One feature of the report ' alone was painful , and particularly so , the Prov . G . J . W . having died last year before he could assume office , and
the Registrar being absent owing to serious llness . The Prov . Grand Chaplain had been unable to perform his duties consequent on removal to Canada . Bro . T . R . Jolly ( Preston 146 ) having been unanimously elected Prov . Grand Treasurer , the Prov . G . M . invested his Officers , as
follows : — Bro . TV . E . M . Tomlinaon , M . P . ... Senior Warden W . Court ... ... ... Junior Warden J . Talbot Stowell M . O . J . L . Houghton ... ... J . O . Rev . Sadlier Stoney ... ... Chaplain
T . R . Jolly ... ... ... Treasurer J . Lambert ... ... ... Registrar John Chadwick ... ... Seoretary C . Crabtree ... ... ... Senior Deacon W . E . Irwin ... ... ... Junior Deaoon P . R . Barrow ... ... ... Dir . of Cera .
R . Harrison ... ... ... Ina . of Works S . Scott Young ... ... Sword Bearer W . Turby ... ... ... Standard Bearer J . Holyoak ... ... ... Organist John Howarth ... ... I . G . T . Adams " ) RSharrock f
. ... ... ... ~ . J . ' Hatch ' . ' . ' . " . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . \ Stewarda Dr . Charlick ... ... ... J J . Hankiu ... ... ... Tyler
Bros . N . Nicholson , James Piatt , and T . Novofct wore chosen Auditors . A donation of ten guineas was made to the Portal Memorial Organ Fund . Liverpool , Preston , and Blackpool wero each suggested for the next annual meeting , the Provincial Grand Master to decide .
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
THE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , High Street , Lewes , on the 14-th inst . The Dean of Battle , Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . Currie Deputy Provincial Grand Master invested his Officers for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bro . V . P . Freeman ... ... Senior Warden
S . R . Legg ... ... ... Junior Warden Rev . J . Puttick ... ... Chaplain R . Clowes ... ... ... Treasnrer J . C . Buckwoll ... ... Registrar J . P . Slingsby Roberta ... ... Secretary Ui
vv . . mornaon ... ... JU .. U . J . Adamea ... ... ... S . O . C . F . Lowia ... ... ... J . O . C . A . Smith ... ... ... Senior Deacon C . H . Haine ... ... ... Junior Deacon C . Briscoe ... ... ... Snpt . of Works R . Willard ... ... ... Dir . of Ccrs .
A . F . Lamette ... ... Assist . Dir . of Cers . J . T . Muason ... ... ... S . B . G . Holman ... ... ... St . B . W . N . Roe ... ... ... Organist VV . Wright ... I . G .
vv . vv . Turner ... ... ) J . Fatncombe ... ... .,, / „ . E . S . Medcalf . ( Stewards T . Bullock ) After the meeting the brethren adjourned to the Bear
Hotel , whore they sat down to a banquet . The usual Maaouie toa . sts wero duly honoured .
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Kimberley.
Masonio Lodge , and this occasion waa no exception . At half-past ten the brethren sat down to sapper . After paying duo justice to an excellent repast , which Mr . Lenz had provided , the Chairman , Bro . Blackboard , proposed the onstomary Loyal toasts , which wera
received with true Masonic spirit . Bro . Cranswick P . M . then rose , and said the pleasant duty devolved npon him to propose the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of England , the Officers of the Grand Lodge , including their guest that evening Bro . Sir Somers Vine Grand Senior Deacon . Most of them were aware that that was
not the first time that the Masons of Kimberley had had the honour of welcoming amongst them an Officer of the Graud Lodge of England . It was not so very long ago that they had amongst them the Pro Grand Master of the English Craft , Bro . tbe Earl of Carnarvon , unhappily no more . To-night they had the plesure of meeting Bro . Sir Somers Vine ; he hoped the visit of their guest would
be a pleasant one , and they all , he was sure , hoped that Sir Somers would not be the last Grand Officer of the English Lodge who would visit Kimberley . He was happy to say that a good many people at home were beginning to find out Kimberley . They had lately seen in tho World some extraordinary statements with reference to the Hon . Mr . Rhodes and Kimberley , one of which was that
Kimberley was the centre of a sand desert . The faot was , that the writer of that artiolo evidently knew nothing about Kimberley , or its club 3 , or of its ladies , and they all hoped that when Sir Somera got home he would set them right . They knew the principal object of his visit to South Africa . Bro . Sir Somers Vine ' s rising was the signal for another burst of
enthusiasm . He said he oould only express the pleasure he felt at experiencing snch a welcome by adding to the remarks he had already made in open Lodge . The welcome he received there was only accentuated by tho welcome they had afforded him at that festive table , and he found it difficult to find words to express his gratitude . He assured them that he heartily appreciated their welcome , more than
they oonld possibly imagine , and he could honestly say that because of the experience he had had in other parts of the world ; this had not been inconsiderable . He had received from the Masons of Kimberley a truly British welcome . When ho landed , he was met by a friend who promised him a genial welcome when he reached the town , but who added that , although they would be very glad to see him , it was
a very bad time for him to cxpeot to get any money . He did not know whether that gentleman waa in the room ( he believed he was ) , but he could assure him that he would never know the shock he caused , because he was bonnd to say that he certainly never came to Kimberley with the idea of getting any money . However , his kind friend said he could promise him a cordial welcome , and he was as
good as his word , for he had had a right royal welcome . They were aware that he waa in South Africa in connection with a mission which he might briefly allude to without absolutely talking " shop "admission which appealed to the heart of every Freemason who owned allegiance to the English Constitution . The object of that mission was dear to the heart of their R . W . G . M . hia Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales , who was good enough inst before he left England to tell him that ho had no doubt but that he wonld meet Freemasons in South Africa who were aa enthusiastic members of tho Craft as their brethren in England . He conld assure them that His Royal Highness would hear from him on his return the royal manner in which ho had been received in Kimberley ,
and the complimentary manner in which his name had been asso . niated with the Craft ; at the same time he donbfced whether hia Royal Highness wonld understand the feeling which he ( Sir Somers Vine ) felt whilst at the splendid entertainment at which he was then present . It had been his good fortune to visit Masonic Lodges in various parts of the British Empire , as well as in foreign countries
notably in the Sandwich Islands , where he found the King the P . M . of a Lodge , and who worked tho Lodge with a degree of exactitude which was most gratifying . He could only say that he was aston - ished at the manner in which his Majesty had performed the duties of the chair , arid ho was most admirably supported by his Officers . He mi ght also add that it had been his good fortune to attend
Masonic Lodges in far away New Guinea . The weather was hot , but their stuff was good , and even if it had not been good , he had a truly brotherly welcome , which would have been just as much appreciated if the stuff had only been a dry crust and a banana . A short time before the lamented death of their brother tho Earl of Carnarvon , he had the privilege of meeting his Lordship in Grand Lodge , and it
would be satisfactory to the Masons of Kimberley to learn that hia Lordshi p alluded in cordial terms to the reception he had mot with in South Africa . Ho could assure thorn that he looked forward with mtich pleasure to when he shonld meet hia Royal Master face to face , and give him an account of his welcome by the Masous of Kimberley .
He was much delighted to seo tho Masons in this part of the would so thoroughl y in earnest . He waa delighted with tho v , ny in which they performed their duties and worked their degrees , and ho should evor lovo and cherish with sincere feelings tho grand compliment that had been paid him by the Freemasons of Kimberley that evening . —Kimberley Daily Independent .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Graud Lodge of Cambrid geshire will be he ! d at Cambridge , on Wednesday , 19 th November , under the banner of the Isaac Now ton
( Universit y ) Lodgo , Bro . the Earl oE Hardwicke presiding . 1 ho meeting at the Guildhall will be preceded by a church paradt ) , at 3 p . m . ; and the banquet will subsequently be served at the Lion Hotel .
The Lord Mayor has accepted au invitation to dine with tbe Lod ge of Tranquillity ufc tho Guildhall Tavern , on Monday next . »
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PROY . GRAND MARK LODGE OF LANCASHIRE .
THIS Provincial Grand Lodge was held on the 10 th iusfc ., at Masonic-buildings , Lord-street , Southporfc . The R . W . P . G . M . the Earl of Lathoua presided , supported by the D . P . G . M ., Colonel Le Gendre Starkie , and many Past Provincial Officers ; indeed , about half of the 130
Mark Masters present had attained Provincial rank . Bro . the Rev . T . B . Spencer acted as Deputy Grand Chaplain , and Bro . J . D . Murray as D . C . All tho Lancashire Lodges , save two of the most remote , were represented , the attendance from Liverpool , Preston ,
Manchester , and Burnley being specially strong . The Prov . Grand Secretary ( Bro . John Chadwick ) read his 20 th annual report , showing notablo progress in Lancaahire Mark Masonry . He pointed out that wherever the Mark degree had been well worked it had made rapid strides
and found great favour . The Treasurer s accounts showed an increased balance in hand . One feature of the report ' alone was painful , and particularly so , the Prov . G . J . W . having died last year before he could assume office , and
the Registrar being absent owing to serious llness . The Prov . Grand Chaplain had been unable to perform his duties consequent on removal to Canada . Bro . T . R . Jolly ( Preston 146 ) having been unanimously elected Prov . Grand Treasurer , the Prov . G . M . invested his Officers , as
follows : — Bro . TV . E . M . Tomlinaon , M . P . ... Senior Warden W . Court ... ... ... Junior Warden J . Talbot Stowell M . O . J . L . Houghton ... ... J . O . Rev . Sadlier Stoney ... ... Chaplain
T . R . Jolly ... ... ... Treasurer J . Lambert ... ... ... Registrar John Chadwick ... ... Seoretary C . Crabtree ... ... ... Senior Deacon W . E . Irwin ... ... ... Junior Deaoon P . R . Barrow ... ... ... Dir . of Cera .
R . Harrison ... ... ... Ina . of Works S . Scott Young ... ... Sword Bearer W . Turby ... ... ... Standard Bearer J . Holyoak ... ... ... Organist John Howarth ... ... I . G . T . Adams " ) RSharrock f
. ... ... ... ~ . J . ' Hatch ' . ' . ' . " . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . \ Stewarda Dr . Charlick ... ... ... J J . Hankiu ... ... ... Tyler
Bros . N . Nicholson , James Piatt , and T . Novofct wore chosen Auditors . A donation of ten guineas was made to the Portal Memorial Organ Fund . Liverpool , Preston , and Blackpool wero each suggested for the next annual meeting , the Provincial Grand Master to decide .
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
THE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , High Street , Lewes , on the 14-th inst . The Dean of Battle , Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . Currie Deputy Provincial Grand Master invested his Officers for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bro . V . P . Freeman ... ... Senior Warden
S . R . Legg ... ... ... Junior Warden Rev . J . Puttick ... ... Chaplain R . Clowes ... ... ... Treasnrer J . C . Buckwoll ... ... Registrar J . P . Slingsby Roberta ... ... Secretary Ui
vv . . mornaon ... ... JU .. U . J . Adamea ... ... ... S . O . C . F . Lowia ... ... ... J . O . C . A . Smith ... ... ... Senior Deacon C . H . Haine ... ... ... Junior Deacon C . Briscoe ... ... ... Snpt . of Works R . Willard ... ... ... Dir . of Ccrs .
A . F . Lamette ... ... Assist . Dir . of Cers . J . T . Muason ... ... ... S . B . G . Holman ... ... ... St . B . W . N . Roe ... ... ... Organist VV . Wright ... I . G .
vv . vv . Turner ... ... ) J . Fatncombe ... ... .,, / „ . E . S . Medcalf . ( Stewards T . Bullock ) After the meeting the brethren adjourned to the Bear
Hotel , whore they sat down to a banquet . The usual Maaouie toa . sts wero duly honoured .