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Article INSTRUCTION. ← Page 2 of 2 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT. Page 1 of 1 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT. Page 1 of 1 Article MERCHANT NAVY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL GATHERING OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. Page 1 of 1
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Instruction.
G . Langton , J . D . ; Weld , I . C ; and Bro . Sudlow , Preceptor . 'I he lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then worked , Bro . Preceptor acting as the candidate . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , the first section of the Second Lecture , was worked by Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the brethren . The
lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and the VV . M . rose for the first time , when it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that Bro . Shaw be W . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the second and third times , after which the lodge was closed . The ceremony of Installation will be worked by the Preceptor , Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , at the meeting on the 7 th inst ., at six o ' clock .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Monk's , Prince Regent , Duhvich-road , East Brixton , when Bro . Phillips , W . M ., was supported with a fair attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was most
efficiently rehearsed by the VV . M . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Two new members were elected , and other formal business transacted , Bro . Knight being elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned in perfect harmony .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
By command of Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , a special meetingof the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Monday evening , for tbe purpose of giving a welcome to those brethren who may be visiting the province in connection with the British
Association . Owing to the limited space at the hall , the attendance of brethren was restricted to the actual members of Provincial Grand Lodge . There was a large attendance . A most hearty welcome was given to the visiting brethren , who included the following : Bros . Hyde Clarke , Representative Grand Lodges of England and Ireland , of U . S . of Columbia , P . G . M . of Columbia , and of Turkey and Egypt , S . G . I . C , Supreme Council of France , 10 ;
Captain J . Hamilton Story , 10 ; Thomas BucVcney , 1 S 23 ; E . F . Bamber , P . Secretary Glasgow ; H . Trueman , Wood , P . M . Sec . po , Treas . 1159 ; E . J . Watherston , S , Past J . VV . Lodge of Union ; W . Terrill , Cardock , Swansea ; A . Tape , P . P . G . S . and S . VV . 28 ; A . T . Brett , M . D ., P . M . 404 , late 5 S 0 ; P . Branham , P . M . 40 , P . P . C . O . Somerset ; J . Westrope , 951 and lG ^ G ; Rev . H . A . Picard , P . G . Chaplain of England ; H . C . Davies , 73 ; XV . G .
Thomson , 86 , P . G . S . West Lancashire ; R . G . Brook , 8 97 ; R . Capper , J . VV . 1323 ; T . Kingston , P . M . 702 , 1612 ; Morris Miles , P . M . 130 ; H . A . Williams , J . D , 95 ° ; J- B . Kyshe , P . M . 235 ; and J . C . Mauritius , H . Unwin , P . M ., Star of Orissa , India ; E . Patchitt , J . W . 47 ; C J . Cottrill , P . P . G . S . W ., 285 , Somerset ; Wm . A . Traill , 33 , and 431 ; Black , Mary ' s Channel , Edinburgh ; Rev . j . L . Knowles , Oxford Apollo , Royal Arch : F .
Maxwell Lyte , Brixham , Royal Arch , P . M ., late P . G . S . W ., Cantab ; J . G . Livesay , 1903 ; J . Bissett , St . Anthony's Inverurie ; J . Ricketts , S 97 , St . Helens ; E . F . Vansittart , 11 5 , and Ceylon ; T . Buckney , 1823 , Royal Clarence ; H . Ranee , J . Rhodes , Devonshire Lodge ; W . Roebuck , P . M . 463 , W . M . 29 , G . S . and P . P . G . S . W . Middx . ; P . Kermade , J . D . 1075 ; and Bedford , 77 . The members of the Provincial Grand Lodge present
were Bros . W . VV . B . Beach , P . G . M . ; VV . Hickman , D . P . G . M . ; J . Drewitt , P . G . SW . ; J . R . Cayman , 309 , P . G . R . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , 130 , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; J . L . Knowles , R . A ., Apollo , Oxford ; A . J . Miller , P . G . J . W . ; J . Westrope , 951 ; Howard Unwin , 6 99 ; J . Clark , 359 ; J . Rhodes , 935 ; C . VV . Bemister , 150 ; J . Cole , 130 ; E . Waters , 14 G 1 ; H . Clark , 10 ; T . Kingston , S 62 and 1612 ; I . Harle , 17 S 0 , P . P . G . P . ; E . Patchitt , 47 ; H . C .
Davis , 73 ; H . A . Williams , 950 ; C . Cox , 394 ; S . Myer , 130 ; H . H . Pereira , 3 ; G . Dymott , 394 , P . P . G . R . ; J . E . Aldis , 359 ; James Bissett , St . Anthony , Inverness , N . B . ; Barfield , 35 ; VV . Bone , 394 ; J . Stevens , 17 S 0 ; E . Budden , 195 ; T . Mackenzie , 130 ; H . Lashmore , 394 ; C . F . Banber , 1615 ; J . D . Barford , 394 . P . G . S . ; S . Scott , P . P . G . C . ; C . VV . A . Jellicoe , P . G . J . D . ; W . Gamon , P . G . Stwd . ; VV . Brunnin , 003 ; G . B . Irons , 903 ;
J . S . Pearce , 17 S 1 ; R . W . Beale , P . G . S . ; I . Page , 1903 ; T . P . Payne , 135 , P . P . G . R . ; S . Dore , 319 , P . G . D . C ; G . Grant , 17 S 0 ; H . Townsend , 1903 , P . G . S . D . ; J . Adams , 359 , P . G . D . C ; G . Davies , 130 ; C . Marshall , > 3 o ; J . Hart , 130 ; A . Elgar , 17 S 0 ; M . F . Curtis , 1461 ; H . Webb , 359 ; J . Patstone , 359 ; VV . Grinyer , 312 ; R . Brannon , 394 ; T . Buckney , 1 S 23 ; A . Paris , 394 ; G . Lungley , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Wilson , 359 ; J . R . Weston , 130 and
359 , P . P . G . R . ; R . Sharpe , 130 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Robertson , 130 ; J . Horton , 319 ; H . VV . Charrington , 38 G and 177 , P . P . S . G . D . Dorset and Surrey ; J . C Burbage , 319 ; J . H . Clarke , 130 ; J . Ricketts , S 97 ; G . M . Passenger , 394 ; C . Dyer , 359 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . O'Connor , 257 , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . J . Hickman , 130 ; G . J . Tilling , 130 , 359 , and 14 G 1 , P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Glasspool , 723 ; C . J . Phillips , 130 P . P . G . S . D . ; H . P . Aslatt , 394 P . P . S . G . D . ; VV ,
, , H . Chapman , 1461 ; VV . Scanlan , 539 ; VV . Berry , 17 S 0 ; W . Terrill , 1 S 73 ; E . T . Howell , 394 . P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; H . Ranee , tfti ; J . B . Thomas , 130 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . H . Biggs , P . G . Tyler ; J . Sieed , 130 ; W . A . Trail , 33 and 431 ; Rev . Arthur L'Argent Bell , 394 ; S . Blewden , 17 S 0 ; and J . Lemon , 394 , P . P . G . S . W . Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , the Provincial Grand Master said he had assembled the
brethren that evening for the purpose of giving a welcome to those distinguished brethren who were visiting Southampton in connection with the visit of the British Association to Southampton , and he was very glad to have the opportunity of welcoming them . It was a fortunate thing that in Freemasonry they were able to bring men together
who could not perhaps meet in any other way . 1 he British Association met last year at York , the ancient capital of the North of England , and now they met at Southampton , a distinguished seaport of the South . Coming as they did from so many parts of the world they were led to reflect on the universal of Freemasonry . He was told that two yeais hence the members of thc British Association were to
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
assemble in a distant colony , and as he had visited that colony himself he could assure them they would receive a Masonic welcome there as they had always done in their own country . In the name of the Province of Hampshire and lhe Isle of Wight , which did not number so many lodges as the provinces of the North , but yielded to none in zeal for masonry and a desire to promote its principles , lie tendered to the visitors present a hearty and fraternal
welcome , accompanied with a hope that they would be gratified with their visit to Southampton ( applause ) . Bro . HYDE-CLARKE expressed , on behalf of the Masonic members of the British Association , their thanks , and said that while the P . G . M . had said that wherever they went rhey would be sure of a hearty welcome , he had not represented the whole relations between the British Association and Masonry . Yesterday at St . Mary's Church the
members of the Association and its president were welcomed , he might say almost as warmly welcomed , as they had now been in Grand Lodge , but he could remember , as could many other members , when the Association was very different , and when instead of being thus welcomed they were made marks to be preached at . That was never the case in Masonic Lodges , whose attitude towards the Association was of more importance than they would at
first perceive . Some would remember that within the British Association itself there was prevalent a vein of thought that was exceedingly unfavourable to Masonry , and those members of the Association who adhered to the Craft consequently felt themselves much strengthened when they had been within the walls of the lodge . One principle which Masonry had always upheld was that of devotion to the Great Architect of the Universe . As
regarded the welcome afforded that night , he said , and others would confirm it , that it had been as remarkable as any they had received in the various Masonic centres they had visited . He spoke of the remarkable structures and collections of Masonic works which they had had the opportunity of seeing , adding the last year at York the muniments of the old Royal York Lodge were exhibited to them , and said it had seldom been allowed them to come
into a hall in which were so well preserved the traditions of those who had been rulers of the Craft , and which in so striking a manner shewed the continuity of Masonry and the good feeling that prevailed among the members . After dwelling on the principles of Freemasonry in reference to the work of the Association , saying that having exercised the functions of the Grand Master in three quarters of the globe , including the region where dwelt King Solomon
himself , and holding rank likewise in a fourth , he could accept the Provincial Grand Master ' s statement as to the universality of Masonry , and said he was sure the members ofthe Association who belonged to the Craft would highly appreciate the welcome they had received in so distinguished a Alasonic centre as Southampton ( hear , hear ) . VV . and Rev . Bro . PICKARD expressed his thanks on behalf of the province of Oxford lor the welcome accorded .
It was hoped at one time that one far more distinguished than himself , the Grand Master of the province H . R . H . the Duke of Albany would have been present , but he was masonically engaged in Lancashire . He had also to express his regret that they would not be able , as they had cherished the hope of doing , to promise them next year a cordial welcome to the ancient city of Oxford , but circumstances to which he could not allude would prevent them
having the pleasure of receiving the members of the British Association at present . Bros . ROEBUCK ( Middlesex ) , TATE ( Ireland ) , and KYSHE ( Mauritius ) , who said he had returned from the Mauritius only a few weeks since , and he should ever remember that the right hand of fellowship was extended to him for the first time since his arrival in England b y the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of
Wight —( applause)—and others also spoke . " Hearty good wishes " being afterwards tendered from the Dublin University , and the Province of Somerset , Bro . BAMBER , No . 3 , Bis ., an ancient Scotch lodge , and speaking as Secretary to Dr . Siemens , said he was sure the President of the British Association would be glad to hear of the hearty welcome the Masonic members ot the Association had received from the province .
VV . Bro . HICKMAN , D . P . G . M ., assured the brethren that the action of the Provincial Grand Master , in calling thc Grand Lodge together for this purpose , was heartily appreciated by all the lodges in Southampton . The members viewed with great interest the visits of the British Association , nearly forty years having elapsed since it last came to the town . Among the members of the Southampton lodges were many who had taken a great interest in the
arrangements for the reception of the Association in Southampton ; he believed those arrangements had been eminently successful , and he saw before him many , some holding office in Provincial Grand Lodge , as well as offices in the Craft generally , who had taken a leading part in them , and had devoted much time and attention to making them as perfect as possible . Their whole desire had been to promote the comfort and convenience of the Association :
he hoped it would be said they had been successful , and that the members would leave Southampton with many pleasing iccollections of their visit . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . HVDB CLARKE said he always found where the Association went that those who took a leading part in the arrangements were Freemasons . Bro . BAKI-ORD ( Sheriff of Southampton ) expressed , on behalf of the municipal authorities , a few words of welcome
to those coming from a distance , and said he trusted the efforts of thc local committee had succeeded to an extent which the importance of the British Association deserved . The PROV . GRAND MASTER said it had been interesting to him to hear the expressions of fraternal regard which had fallen from brethren coming from distant parts . They had had a brother who had represented the Grand Master in various parts of the world ; a brother from Middlesex ,
another from Somerset , another from Scotland , and another from Ireland . The expressions from these provinces were especially gratifying , as he had been more or less associated with them . In the Province of Somerset it was his privilege a good many years ago to instal the present Grand Master , before he had the honour of being a Grand Master
himself , while from Oxford there came his old friend , Bro . Picard , with whom he had been associated more years than he cared to remember , and with whom he had up to now been on terms of intimate Masonic friendship . Grand Lodge was then closed in ancient form , and light refresements were afterwards served in the ante-room . In the absence of the P . G . Organist , Bro . Irvine Harle , P . M . 17 S 0 , P . G . P ., officiated .
Merchant Navy Lodge Of Instruction.
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
ANNUAL OUTING AND LADIES' DAY . The brethren of thc above flourishing lodge , having in mind the old adage that " all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy , " resolved upon taking their annual holiday in the form of a day's trip into the country , and to invite their
wives and sisters , and may be others of the fair sex , to join them in their projected escape from the toil and worry of close London Life . To this end a capital Committee , under the able leadership of Bro . Ould , VV . M . 7 S 1 , took every mean-i to ascertain the how , when , and where best to resort to and carry out so agreeable a project . The choice having fallen upon that pleasant rural spot , the
Swiss Cottage , at Kosherville Gardens , Kent , the majority of the brethren and ladies hied thither by one of the commodious saloon steamers which makes the journey from London down the noble stream which makes London so vast an emporium of the wealth of the world . On arriving at Rosherville pier , having well enjoyed the impressive evidences the noble river affords ofthe
humanizing tendency which commerce exerts upon mankind , although at some points there were also proofs that the reign of peace had not as yet commenced , the party dispersed over the very splendid grounds , ' and in many agreeable ways beguiled the hour or so previous to that fixed for refreshment . Uf the banquet it is only fair to say that it was served
in a manner which reflected the highest credit upon the establishment , whether it be for style , quality , or abundance . In fact , it was a matter of regret that the party was not more numerous to enjoy the excellent catering of Mrs . French and her son , who personally superintended the operations . At the conclusion of the banquet , Bro . R . Ould , W . M .
of the mother lodge , who was supported as Vice-President by Bro . C . Breden , P . M ., Hon . .- > ec , and on the right and left b y Bros . J . H . Pringle , Preceptor of the lodge , and B . C . Rawe , P . M . 7 S 1 , gave in brief and appropriate terms the usual loyal and Craft toasts . And here , we may remark , that the menu and toast list was a capitally executed morceaux from the stock of Bro .
George Kenning , and had been enriched with copious selections from Shakespeare ' s works . The remaining toasts given were "The VV . M ., Bro . Ould ; " " Prosperity to the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , " responded to by Bro . Breden , P . M ., Sec . ; "The "Visitors , " responded to by Bro . Captain Brown ; "The Officers of the Lodge , " responded to by Bro .
Pringle , Preceptor ; and " The Ladies , " and " The Press , " severally responded to by Bro . G . H . Stephens ( Free mason ) . The speeches were uniformly brief , and so enabled the party to resume the pleasures of out-door enjoyment in tlie gardens . The party ultimately returned to town by train , having spent a highly successful and pleasureable outing . Among the brethren and ladies present were Bro . Ould
W . AI . 7 S 1 , and Mrs . and Miss Ould ; Bro . B . C . Rawe , P . M ., and Mrs . Rawe and friends ; Bros . J . II . Pringle , Preceptor ; C Breden , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Bro . Captain Brown and Mrs . Brown ; Bro . and Miss Titheridge ; Bro . and Miss Bull ; Bro . and Mrs . Gaisford , Bro . and Mrs . Kini p le ; Bros . Fred . Robinson , VV . Varcoe , L . Kennett , E . Gregory , VV . Lane , Martin , Tinsom , G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ) , and others .
Annual Gathering Of Friendly Societies.
ANNUAL GATHERING OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES .
The fourth annual gathering of friendly and other affiliated societies , was celebrated on Sunday last , at the Parish Church of St . George ' s in the East . Over 1000 members of the various societies and orders were present , and attracted considerable attention as thev marched
towards the church , clothed in their distinctive regalia . The following were amongst those who took a part in the proceedings -. Druids , Foresters , Odd Fellows , Sons of the Phcenix ( and other temperance societies ) , and Buffaloes , & c . The following were the delegates entrusted with thc carrying out of the entire arrangements , and which were entirely of a successful character . Messrs . VV . S . Kelsey and B . Cunningham ( Druids ) : Messrs . E . Cutler and
Long ( Foresters ); Messrs . E . Vedler and C Carr ( Odd Fellows ); Messrs . C . H . Brown and J . Bowman ( Sons of the Phoenix ) ; Messrs . F . Ballard and Hayes ( Buffaloes ) ; Bro . VV . J . Bassett , the hon . sec , again lending most invaluable assistance . The service was choral , the special Psalms ( c , ci ., and ciii . ) and Hymns being clearly printed on leaflets and liberally distributed in the pews ;
the anthem ( asettingof thecx . xxiii . Psalm , by Dr . J . Clark-Whitfield ) "Behold how joyful and pleasant a thing it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity . " The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . Harry Jones , M . A ., who said he preached it probably for the last time . It is interesting to remember that these annual gatherings are the outcome of a sermon preached by Bro . the
Rev . H . Jones , over four years since , on " Empty Church . " The present hon . sec , Bro . VV . J . Bassett , who is largely connected with society matters , suggested to the rev . gentleman how he might fill his church , by inviting the various societies in the East-end to hear atpecial sermon . The idea was caught up , and Bro . Bassett has had the gratification of seeing four large and successful gatherings . The text was
Being knit together in love , " part of the second verse , second chapter of the Epistle of Colossians . At the conclusion of the sermon a collection was made , realising a sum of £ 13 os . i ! d ., which will be devoted to the funds of the East London Hospital for Children , Shadwell , a deserving local institution . During the time the processions were taking their places , thc Organist , Mr . Cains , performed some capital selections .
including the offertoirein A flat by M . Batiste , and , after the service , Mendelssohn ' s Grand Cornelius March . The approaches to the church , although greatly crowded , were well kept by the police , under the direction of Mr . Inspector Quin , of the King David-lane Station . Letters were received by the Hon . Sec , Bro . Bassett , from Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and Mr . C T . Ritchie M . P . ( one of thc members for the Tower Hamlets ) , expressing regret at their inability to be present .
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Instruction.
G . Langton , J . D . ; Weld , I . C ; and Bro . Sudlow , Preceptor . 'I he lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then worked , Bro . Preceptor acting as the candidate . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , the first section of the Second Lecture , was worked by Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the brethren . The
lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and the VV . M . rose for the first time , when it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that Bro . Shaw be W . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the second and third times , after which the lodge was closed . The ceremony of Installation will be worked by the Preceptor , Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , at the meeting on the 7 th inst ., at six o ' clock .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Monk's , Prince Regent , Duhvich-road , East Brixton , when Bro . Phillips , W . M ., was supported with a fair attendance of brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was most
efficiently rehearsed by the VV . M . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Two new members were elected , and other formal business transacted , Bro . Knight being elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned in perfect harmony .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
By command of Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , a special meetingof the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Monday evening , for tbe purpose of giving a welcome to those brethren who may be visiting the province in connection with the British
Association . Owing to the limited space at the hall , the attendance of brethren was restricted to the actual members of Provincial Grand Lodge . There was a large attendance . A most hearty welcome was given to the visiting brethren , who included the following : Bros . Hyde Clarke , Representative Grand Lodges of England and Ireland , of U . S . of Columbia , P . G . M . of Columbia , and of Turkey and Egypt , S . G . I . C , Supreme Council of France , 10 ;
Captain J . Hamilton Story , 10 ; Thomas BucVcney , 1 S 23 ; E . F . Bamber , P . Secretary Glasgow ; H . Trueman , Wood , P . M . Sec . po , Treas . 1159 ; E . J . Watherston , S , Past J . VV . Lodge of Union ; W . Terrill , Cardock , Swansea ; A . Tape , P . P . G . S . and S . VV . 28 ; A . T . Brett , M . D ., P . M . 404 , late 5 S 0 ; P . Branham , P . M . 40 , P . P . C . O . Somerset ; J . Westrope , 951 and lG ^ G ; Rev . H . A . Picard , P . G . Chaplain of England ; H . C . Davies , 73 ; XV . G .
Thomson , 86 , P . G . S . West Lancashire ; R . G . Brook , 8 97 ; R . Capper , J . VV . 1323 ; T . Kingston , P . M . 702 , 1612 ; Morris Miles , P . M . 130 ; H . A . Williams , J . D , 95 ° ; J- B . Kyshe , P . M . 235 ; and J . C . Mauritius , H . Unwin , P . M ., Star of Orissa , India ; E . Patchitt , J . W . 47 ; C J . Cottrill , P . P . G . S . W ., 285 , Somerset ; Wm . A . Traill , 33 , and 431 ; Black , Mary ' s Channel , Edinburgh ; Rev . j . L . Knowles , Oxford Apollo , Royal Arch : F .
Maxwell Lyte , Brixham , Royal Arch , P . M ., late P . G . S . W ., Cantab ; J . G . Livesay , 1903 ; J . Bissett , St . Anthony's Inverurie ; J . Ricketts , S 97 , St . Helens ; E . F . Vansittart , 11 5 , and Ceylon ; T . Buckney , 1823 , Royal Clarence ; H . Ranee , J . Rhodes , Devonshire Lodge ; W . Roebuck , P . M . 463 , W . M . 29 , G . S . and P . P . G . S . W . Middx . ; P . Kermade , J . D . 1075 ; and Bedford , 77 . The members of the Provincial Grand Lodge present
were Bros . W . VV . B . Beach , P . G . M . ; VV . Hickman , D . P . G . M . ; J . Drewitt , P . G . SW . ; J . R . Cayman , 309 , P . G . R . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , 130 , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; J . L . Knowles , R . A ., Apollo , Oxford ; A . J . Miller , P . G . J . W . ; J . Westrope , 951 ; Howard Unwin , 6 99 ; J . Clark , 359 ; J . Rhodes , 935 ; C . VV . Bemister , 150 ; J . Cole , 130 ; E . Waters , 14 G 1 ; H . Clark , 10 ; T . Kingston , S 62 and 1612 ; I . Harle , 17 S 0 , P . P . G . P . ; E . Patchitt , 47 ; H . C .
Davis , 73 ; H . A . Williams , 950 ; C . Cox , 394 ; S . Myer , 130 ; H . H . Pereira , 3 ; G . Dymott , 394 , P . P . G . R . ; J . E . Aldis , 359 ; James Bissett , St . Anthony , Inverness , N . B . ; Barfield , 35 ; VV . Bone , 394 ; J . Stevens , 17 S 0 ; E . Budden , 195 ; T . Mackenzie , 130 ; H . Lashmore , 394 ; C . F . Banber , 1615 ; J . D . Barford , 394 . P . G . S . ; S . Scott , P . P . G . C . ; C . VV . A . Jellicoe , P . G . J . D . ; W . Gamon , P . G . Stwd . ; VV . Brunnin , 003 ; G . B . Irons , 903 ;
J . S . Pearce , 17 S 1 ; R . W . Beale , P . G . S . ; I . Page , 1903 ; T . P . Payne , 135 , P . P . G . R . ; S . Dore , 319 , P . G . D . C ; G . Grant , 17 S 0 ; H . Townsend , 1903 , P . G . S . D . ; J . Adams , 359 , P . G . D . C ; G . Davies , 130 ; C . Marshall , > 3 o ; J . Hart , 130 ; A . Elgar , 17 S 0 ; M . F . Curtis , 1461 ; H . Webb , 359 ; J . Patstone , 359 ; VV . Grinyer , 312 ; R . Brannon , 394 ; T . Buckney , 1 S 23 ; A . Paris , 394 ; G . Lungley , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Wilson , 359 ; J . R . Weston , 130 and
359 , P . P . G . R . ; R . Sharpe , 130 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Robertson , 130 ; J . Horton , 319 ; H . VV . Charrington , 38 G and 177 , P . P . S . G . D . Dorset and Surrey ; J . C Burbage , 319 ; J . H . Clarke , 130 ; J . Ricketts , S 97 ; G . M . Passenger , 394 ; C . Dyer , 359 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . O'Connor , 257 , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . J . Hickman , 130 ; G . J . Tilling , 130 , 359 , and 14 G 1 , P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Glasspool , 723 ; C . J . Phillips , 130 P . P . G . S . D . ; H . P . Aslatt , 394 P . P . S . G . D . ; VV ,
, , H . Chapman , 1461 ; VV . Scanlan , 539 ; VV . Berry , 17 S 0 ; W . Terrill , 1 S 73 ; E . T . Howell , 394 . P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; H . Ranee , tfti ; J . B . Thomas , 130 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . H . Biggs , P . G . Tyler ; J . Sieed , 130 ; W . A . Trail , 33 and 431 ; Rev . Arthur L'Argent Bell , 394 ; S . Blewden , 17 S 0 ; and J . Lemon , 394 , P . P . G . S . W . Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , the Provincial Grand Master said he had assembled the
brethren that evening for the purpose of giving a welcome to those distinguished brethren who were visiting Southampton in connection with the visit of the British Association to Southampton , and he was very glad to have the opportunity of welcoming them . It was a fortunate thing that in Freemasonry they were able to bring men together
who could not perhaps meet in any other way . 1 he British Association met last year at York , the ancient capital of the North of England , and now they met at Southampton , a distinguished seaport of the South . Coming as they did from so many parts of the world they were led to reflect on the universal of Freemasonry . He was told that two yeais hence the members of thc British Association were to
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
assemble in a distant colony , and as he had visited that colony himself he could assure them they would receive a Masonic welcome there as they had always done in their own country . In the name of the Province of Hampshire and lhe Isle of Wight , which did not number so many lodges as the provinces of the North , but yielded to none in zeal for masonry and a desire to promote its principles , lie tendered to the visitors present a hearty and fraternal
welcome , accompanied with a hope that they would be gratified with their visit to Southampton ( applause ) . Bro . HYDE-CLARKE expressed , on behalf of the Masonic members of the British Association , their thanks , and said that while the P . G . M . had said that wherever they went rhey would be sure of a hearty welcome , he had not represented the whole relations between the British Association and Masonry . Yesterday at St . Mary's Church the
members of the Association and its president were welcomed , he might say almost as warmly welcomed , as they had now been in Grand Lodge , but he could remember , as could many other members , when the Association was very different , and when instead of being thus welcomed they were made marks to be preached at . That was never the case in Masonic Lodges , whose attitude towards the Association was of more importance than they would at
first perceive . Some would remember that within the British Association itself there was prevalent a vein of thought that was exceedingly unfavourable to Masonry , and those members of the Association who adhered to the Craft consequently felt themselves much strengthened when they had been within the walls of the lodge . One principle which Masonry had always upheld was that of devotion to the Great Architect of the Universe . As
regarded the welcome afforded that night , he said , and others would confirm it , that it had been as remarkable as any they had received in the various Masonic centres they had visited . He spoke of the remarkable structures and collections of Masonic works which they had had the opportunity of seeing , adding the last year at York the muniments of the old Royal York Lodge were exhibited to them , and said it had seldom been allowed them to come
into a hall in which were so well preserved the traditions of those who had been rulers of the Craft , and which in so striking a manner shewed the continuity of Masonry and the good feeling that prevailed among the members . After dwelling on the principles of Freemasonry in reference to the work of the Association , saying that having exercised the functions of the Grand Master in three quarters of the globe , including the region where dwelt King Solomon
himself , and holding rank likewise in a fourth , he could accept the Provincial Grand Master ' s statement as to the universality of Masonry , and said he was sure the members ofthe Association who belonged to the Craft would highly appreciate the welcome they had received in so distinguished a Alasonic centre as Southampton ( hear , hear ) . VV . and Rev . Bro . PICKARD expressed his thanks on behalf of the province of Oxford lor the welcome accorded .
It was hoped at one time that one far more distinguished than himself , the Grand Master of the province H . R . H . the Duke of Albany would have been present , but he was masonically engaged in Lancashire . He had also to express his regret that they would not be able , as they had cherished the hope of doing , to promise them next year a cordial welcome to the ancient city of Oxford , but circumstances to which he could not allude would prevent them
having the pleasure of receiving the members of the British Association at present . Bros . ROEBUCK ( Middlesex ) , TATE ( Ireland ) , and KYSHE ( Mauritius ) , who said he had returned from the Mauritius only a few weeks since , and he should ever remember that the right hand of fellowship was extended to him for the first time since his arrival in England b y the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and the Isle of
Wight —( applause)—and others also spoke . " Hearty good wishes " being afterwards tendered from the Dublin University , and the Province of Somerset , Bro . BAMBER , No . 3 , Bis ., an ancient Scotch lodge , and speaking as Secretary to Dr . Siemens , said he was sure the President of the British Association would be glad to hear of the hearty welcome the Masonic members ot the Association had received from the province .
VV . Bro . HICKMAN , D . P . G . M ., assured the brethren that the action of the Provincial Grand Master , in calling thc Grand Lodge together for this purpose , was heartily appreciated by all the lodges in Southampton . The members viewed with great interest the visits of the British Association , nearly forty years having elapsed since it last came to the town . Among the members of the Southampton lodges were many who had taken a great interest in the
arrangements for the reception of the Association in Southampton ; he believed those arrangements had been eminently successful , and he saw before him many , some holding office in Provincial Grand Lodge , as well as offices in the Craft generally , who had taken a leading part in them , and had devoted much time and attention to making them as perfect as possible . Their whole desire had been to promote the comfort and convenience of the Association :
he hoped it would be said they had been successful , and that the members would leave Southampton with many pleasing iccollections of their visit . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . HVDB CLARKE said he always found where the Association went that those who took a leading part in the arrangements were Freemasons . Bro . BAKI-ORD ( Sheriff of Southampton ) expressed , on behalf of the municipal authorities , a few words of welcome
to those coming from a distance , and said he trusted the efforts of thc local committee had succeeded to an extent which the importance of the British Association deserved . The PROV . GRAND MASTER said it had been interesting to him to hear the expressions of fraternal regard which had fallen from brethren coming from distant parts . They had had a brother who had represented the Grand Master in various parts of the world ; a brother from Middlesex ,
another from Somerset , another from Scotland , and another from Ireland . The expressions from these provinces were especially gratifying , as he had been more or less associated with them . In the Province of Somerset it was his privilege a good many years ago to instal the present Grand Master , before he had the honour of being a Grand Master
himself , while from Oxford there came his old friend , Bro . Picard , with whom he had been associated more years than he cared to remember , and with whom he had up to now been on terms of intimate Masonic friendship . Grand Lodge was then closed in ancient form , and light refresements were afterwards served in the ante-room . In the absence of the P . G . Organist , Bro . Irvine Harle , P . M . 17 S 0 , P . G . P ., officiated .
Merchant Navy Lodge Of Instruction.
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
ANNUAL OUTING AND LADIES' DAY . The brethren of thc above flourishing lodge , having in mind the old adage that " all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy , " resolved upon taking their annual holiday in the form of a day's trip into the country , and to invite their
wives and sisters , and may be others of the fair sex , to join them in their projected escape from the toil and worry of close London Life . To this end a capital Committee , under the able leadership of Bro . Ould , VV . M . 7 S 1 , took every mean-i to ascertain the how , when , and where best to resort to and carry out so agreeable a project . The choice having fallen upon that pleasant rural spot , the
Swiss Cottage , at Kosherville Gardens , Kent , the majority of the brethren and ladies hied thither by one of the commodious saloon steamers which makes the journey from London down the noble stream which makes London so vast an emporium of the wealth of the world . On arriving at Rosherville pier , having well enjoyed the impressive evidences the noble river affords ofthe
humanizing tendency which commerce exerts upon mankind , although at some points there were also proofs that the reign of peace had not as yet commenced , the party dispersed over the very splendid grounds , ' and in many agreeable ways beguiled the hour or so previous to that fixed for refreshment . Uf the banquet it is only fair to say that it was served
in a manner which reflected the highest credit upon the establishment , whether it be for style , quality , or abundance . In fact , it was a matter of regret that the party was not more numerous to enjoy the excellent catering of Mrs . French and her son , who personally superintended the operations . At the conclusion of the banquet , Bro . R . Ould , W . M .
of the mother lodge , who was supported as Vice-President by Bro . C . Breden , P . M ., Hon . .- > ec , and on the right and left b y Bros . J . H . Pringle , Preceptor of the lodge , and B . C . Rawe , P . M . 7 S 1 , gave in brief and appropriate terms the usual loyal and Craft toasts . And here , we may remark , that the menu and toast list was a capitally executed morceaux from the stock of Bro .
George Kenning , and had been enriched with copious selections from Shakespeare ' s works . The remaining toasts given were "The VV . M ., Bro . Ould ; " " Prosperity to the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , " responded to by Bro . Breden , P . M ., Sec . ; "The "Visitors , " responded to by Bro . Captain Brown ; "The Officers of the Lodge , " responded to by Bro .
Pringle , Preceptor ; and " The Ladies , " and " The Press , " severally responded to by Bro . G . H . Stephens ( Free mason ) . The speeches were uniformly brief , and so enabled the party to resume the pleasures of out-door enjoyment in tlie gardens . The party ultimately returned to town by train , having spent a highly successful and pleasureable outing . Among the brethren and ladies present were Bro . Ould
W . AI . 7 S 1 , and Mrs . and Miss Ould ; Bro . B . C . Rawe , P . M ., and Mrs . Rawe and friends ; Bros . J . II . Pringle , Preceptor ; C Breden , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Bro . Captain Brown and Mrs . Brown ; Bro . and Miss Titheridge ; Bro . and Miss Bull ; Bro . and Mrs . Gaisford , Bro . and Mrs . Kini p le ; Bros . Fred . Robinson , VV . Varcoe , L . Kennett , E . Gregory , VV . Lane , Martin , Tinsom , G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ) , and others .
Annual Gathering Of Friendly Societies.
ANNUAL GATHERING OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES .
The fourth annual gathering of friendly and other affiliated societies , was celebrated on Sunday last , at the Parish Church of St . George ' s in the East . Over 1000 members of the various societies and orders were present , and attracted considerable attention as thev marched
towards the church , clothed in their distinctive regalia . The following were amongst those who took a part in the proceedings -. Druids , Foresters , Odd Fellows , Sons of the Phcenix ( and other temperance societies ) , and Buffaloes , & c . The following were the delegates entrusted with thc carrying out of the entire arrangements , and which were entirely of a successful character . Messrs . VV . S . Kelsey and B . Cunningham ( Druids ) : Messrs . E . Cutler and
Long ( Foresters ); Messrs . E . Vedler and C Carr ( Odd Fellows ); Messrs . C . H . Brown and J . Bowman ( Sons of the Phoenix ) ; Messrs . F . Ballard and Hayes ( Buffaloes ) ; Bro . VV . J . Bassett , the hon . sec , again lending most invaluable assistance . The service was choral , the special Psalms ( c , ci ., and ciii . ) and Hymns being clearly printed on leaflets and liberally distributed in the pews ;
the anthem ( asettingof thecx . xxiii . Psalm , by Dr . J . Clark-Whitfield ) "Behold how joyful and pleasant a thing it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity . " The sermon was preached by Bro . the Rev . Harry Jones , M . A ., who said he preached it probably for the last time . It is interesting to remember that these annual gatherings are the outcome of a sermon preached by Bro . the
Rev . H . Jones , over four years since , on " Empty Church . " The present hon . sec , Bro . VV . J . Bassett , who is largely connected with society matters , suggested to the rev . gentleman how he might fill his church , by inviting the various societies in the East-end to hear atpecial sermon . The idea was caught up , and Bro . Bassett has had the gratification of seeing four large and successful gatherings . The text was
Being knit together in love , " part of the second verse , second chapter of the Epistle of Colossians . At the conclusion of the sermon a collection was made , realising a sum of £ 13 os . i ! d ., which will be devoted to the funds of the East London Hospital for Children , Shadwell , a deserving local institution . During the time the processions were taking their places , thc Organist , Mr . Cains , performed some capital selections .
including the offertoirein A flat by M . Batiste , and , after the service , Mendelssohn ' s Grand Cornelius March . The approaches to the church , although greatly crowded , were well kept by the police , under the direction of Mr . Inspector Quin , of the King David-lane Station . Letters were received by the Hon . Sec , Bro . Bassett , from Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and Mr . C T . Ritchie M . P . ( one of thc members for the Tower Hamlets ) , expressing regret at their inability to be present .