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and that companion was saluted with grand honours , and returned thanks . I he following officers were then invested : Comp . T . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . S . E .
„ Rev . Canon R H . Baynes , M . A ., P . Z . 55 S Prov . G . S . N . „ Major G . White , P . Z . 1174 ... Prov . G . P . S . „ F . Leith , P . Z . 7 S 4 Prov . G . ist A . S „ T . D . Hayes , P . Z . 913 Prov . G . 2 « d A . S „ B . K . Thorpe Prov . G . Treas .
„ H . D . Montague Williams , P . Z . S 74 Prov . G . Reg . „ E . Beer , P . Z . 31 .. Prov . G . Swd . B „ F . W . Edwards , P . Z . 20 Prov . G . Std . B „ W . Crawford , P . Z . 429 Prov . G . D . C . „ G . F . Busbridge , Z . 503 Prov . G . Org .
,, J . Cook ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Janitor . The whole of the business being concluded , Comp . A . P ENFOLD , P . Z . 913 , P . P . G . Asst . S . Kent , said they had that day missed the presence of their esteemed Grand Superintendent , and knew through their G . H . the unfortunate cause of it , tbe illness of Lady Holmesdale . Th .-y all knew the many happy meetings they had had under the auspices of their Grand Superintendent ;
particularly did they remember the meeting at Rochester a few years ago when Lady Holmesdale was present , and the pleasure they felt by being surrounded by so many Kentish Masons . 'I hey participated in that pleasure ; their pleasure was their pleasure , and now that domestic affliction had overtaken their Grand Superintendent , they who had shared his joys should also share his sorrow . He therefore moved that a letternf condolence from that Prov . Grand Chapter be
sent to Lord Holmesdaleexpressingtheirdeepsympathy with him in his private sorrow , and wishing Lady Holmesdale a speedy return to health . This was seconded and carried unanimously and the chapter was closed in due form . Among the companions present besides those above enumerated were Comps . C . A . Cottebrune , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . ist Asst . S . -, E . Denton , P . Z . 913 , P . P . G . S . ; H . Moore , P . Z . 20 , P . P . G . R . ; T . M . Paget , P . Z . S 20 , P . P .
G . D . C ; Capt . W . | . Blakey , P . Z . 20 ; F . Kito , P . Z . 503 ; P . PG . Reg . ; G . P . Festa , S . N . 77 ; R . Barton , 1 . 771 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Russell , P . Z . S 29 , P . G . R . ; ReV . H . Cummings , Z . 1 S 37 ; Kev . R . Jamblin , 1 S 37 ; F . W . Edwards , P . Z . 20 ; J . Griffin , P . Z . 20 ; J . Goldfinch , Z . 1273 ; G . Page , P . Z . 429 ; W . Pannell , P . Z . 158 ; Dr . F . Spurrell , H ., and Z . elect , S 29 ; VV . f . Collins ; C . Drawbridge , H . 20 ; H . Black , J . 1273 ; G .
Appleyard , H . 503 ; H . Mason , H . 913 ; E . Giraud , S . E . 31 , | . 7 S 4 ; H . S . Neate , S . N . 829 ; F . C Abbott , J . 26 ; L . Etheridge , ist Asst . S . S 29 ; T . Wills , S 29 ; J . F . Lewis , A . S . 20 ; T . Neach , 829 ; F . Carpenter , 829 ; J . Git-seman-Chillingworth , S . N . 1837 ; VV . Rees , S . N . 913 ; J . H . Roberts , ist Asst . S . 913 ; G . H . Letton ,
2 nd Asst . S . 913 ; C . Ellis , 913 ; H . Black , I . 1273 ; C . Barth , 913 ; J . Sharpe , 829 ; G . Tedder , S 54 ; G . Mitchell , S 29 ; J . Aillud , 829 ; H . Green , 7 . 19 ; C . XV Wells , 2 nd Asst . S . 975 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The banquet took place at the Bull Hotel , ' Comp Bray's fine assembly room being specially and prettily decorated for the occasion with choice flowers and
evergreens . Ihe menu comprised every delicacy ; the wines were of the choicest , and the Srrvice incomparable . " The Queen and Royal Arch Masons " having been honoured , Comp . EASTES who presided , proposed the toast of" The Most Excellent the Grand First Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Most Excellent the Pro Grand First Principal , the Earl of Carnarvon . " He said it was a very comprehi nsive toast , because in it were comprised the
very heads of Royal Arch Masonry . Of H . R . H . the Princeof Wales they were justly proud ; his eminent services in the cause of Masonry was the source of a very gratifying feeling to them , both as Craft and Royal Arch Masons , and he ( Comp . Eastes ) trusted the day might be far distant when his jurisdiction over their Masonic life would be brought to a close . In Lord Carnarvon they had one who , in the chair of Grand Lodge , was the very essence of
courtesy , while the active zeal he showed in carrying out his high and important duties in Grand Chapter was , as they knew , the theme of universal admiration . It was impossible for H . R . H . the Prince of Wales to attend oftener than he did 10 the duties of a Grand lodge and chapter , and when they remembered the many calls that had been and were continually being made upon his time , they felt proud to think he cme among them as often as he did . Such then
lyere some of the attributes and excellencies of their distinguished companion , and he asked them to drink the toast heartily . Comp . SPENCER proposed the next toast , and in so doing said he had been honoured by M . E . Comp . Eastes in having a most important toast placed in his hands ; it was that of "The Second and Third Grand Principals , the M . E . the Earl of Lathom and Duke of Albany , K . G . ; and the other Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter . " lt was a toast
that did not require many words from him , because , whether Ss Craft or Royal Arch Masons , it recommended itself to their notice at once . When they took into consideration 'he time compelled to be spent by the above noblemen in 'he legislature of the country ; in the control of immense Properties , with all the many responsibilities that attached to their exalted positions , they must wonder , as he often had , now was it possible for them to spare time to carry out
'he heavy and onerous Masonic duties entrusted to them ; but they did so , and did them well . They were especially Worth y of the hearty good wishes of every Mason , and were in every way entitled to their regard and esteem , for " 'hey had not proved themselves fit for the position they occupied they would not have been placed there . The toast was drunk with cheers . . Comps . EASTES then called for bumpers and said that
™ proposing the next toast , which was that of " The wand Superintendent of Kent , the Most Excellent Comp . Lord Holmesdale , " he felt that no words of his would induce them , as Freemason ., of the province of Kent , to do nonuur to the toast more heartily than they were prepared alread y to do , but he must say this , that he knew they
nouin * drink it more heartily , and with deeper feeling Perhaps now than they had ever before done , especially aiw 1 Vc *^ unfortun ' e circumstance that deprived them ,, y ^ 'ordship ' s presence among them . He was in hopes in I "\ 'd have had the privilege of proposing the toast hi " ii , HolmeiHale's presence , so that he could see for in Th heartily his efforts for the good of Freemasonry Wn , u ? rov'nce of Kent were appreciated by them . He ™ ouia , he felt sure , have felt gratified , and when he heard ,
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as he would hear , from their Scribe E . of their sympathy with him in the illness of Lady Holmesdale and ot the emotion of the companions when they heard of it , he would he knew be deeply touched b y their devotion to him and his . He said this was the first time that his lordship had been absent from the annual meeting of Grand Chapter since its formation , and he said it with a full and sure conviction that it was nothing but the constant attention of his
lordship to the interests of Royal Arch Masonry that had caused it to flourish in the remarkable manner it had flourished in their province during the last six years , the time thc Grand Chapter had been in existence . In iS 6 ( 5 there were only six chapters in the province ; from that time up to 1 S 77 only three had been added to the number , and he would say that great credit was due to those chapters for the earnest manner in which
they , unaided by Grand Chapter , kept up their charters . It showed that there must have been , as there was now , a strong inward love of Masonry in the companions of those chapters , and the hearty thanks of every Royal Arch Mason in Kent were due to them for maintaining their warrants as they did . Well , since the formation of Provincial Grand Chapter in 1 S 77 , under the superintendence of Lord Holmesdale , and cncouiaged by his constant presence
and advice , seven new chapters had been added to the roll . That spoke well for the progress of Royal Arch Masonry , and showed them that it was flourishing in the Province of Kent . They did not , neither did he , expect to see as many chapters as there were lodges in the province , because in his opinion one chapter to three lodges was a fair and good working proportion , and was as much as was necessary or desirable . It was better to have one good flourishing
chapter than three little ones with barely enough companions to work it , and that was , he believed , the feeling that actuated his lordship and the officers of Grand Chapter whenever an application for a new chapter came before them . But now to return to the toast . They , as men of Kent , would , he was sure , receive that of a " man of Kent " heartily , for Lord Holmesdale was a " man of Kent , " and , more , a great lover and worker for
Freemasonry , and in his absence he called upon them to show how much they honoured and esteemed him , and , further , let them pray to the true and living God to restore his beloved wife to good health . ( Great cheering . ) The toast was drank with much enthusiasm . The next toast was that of "The Second and Third Principals of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Kent , the Most Excellent Comps . J . S . Eastes and A . Spencer . " In
putting it Comp . Warne said it was one that he knew would meet with their warmest approval . They had heard of the great value to Grand Chapter of the distinguished Grand Officers belonging to it , headed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , but the subject of his toast was of unspeakable value to the Province of Kent . They all knew how , unfortunately , the illness of Lady Holmesdale had prevented their Grand Superintendent from being with
them that day , but they might congratulate themselves that his " alter ego , " Coinp . Eastes , was able and willing to fill the vacancy , and did so . In his ( Comp . Warne ' s ) official capacity in the province he was brought into constant intercourse with Comp . Eastes , and if he was astonished at the amount of his work for Royal Arch Masonry , what must be their astonishment at his work fur Craft Masonry ? He congratulated the companions in
having two such good Masons as Comps . Eastes and Spencer as Second and Third Principals , and asked them to drink the toast with three hearty cheers . Comp . EASTHS , who was received with repeated rounds of cheers on rising , said when they were appointed to office they were told that some day they might be called to fill higher offices , and that higher duties devolved upon them . He had heen told so , but did not think that he should
have had to fill the office he had occupied that day . He felt a little diffidence that afternoon because he was not prepared for so arduous and important a task , never before having been called upon to do so , but must say that he had received the greatest courtesy and support from the companions in carrying out those duties . He was very proud of the position he held in Grand Chapter , and was fond of Masonry in all its branches . After again
alluding to the necessity of not granting too many chapter warrants , he thanked them and trusted to have health and strength for many years to help their Grand Supt . in the discharge of his important duties in the province of Kent . Comp . SPENCER returned thanks , and while he felt proud of the high honour conferred upon him attributed it as much to his connection with the High Cross chapter as Z . as to any merit of his own . He should so endeavour to
do his duty as to be found worthy of that honour , and heartily thanked the companions for their good wishes . The next toast was that of " The Officers of Provincial Grand Chapter , Present and Past , " and , in response , Comp . Warne said that it was only by the favour of Lord Holmesdale that they received the collars of office , and it was a supreme honour to be selected to wear those collars and the jewels attached to them . It was the earnest desire
ot the Grand Officers to promote Royal Arch Masonry by every means in their power , and he ventured to say that Royal Arch Masonry would continue to flourish in Kent even more in the future than it had done hitherto . Comp . THORPE , as Treasurer , also returned thanks , and was prepared to resign the office if they desired it . ( No , no . ) He said it was thought at Grand Lodge that the office should be an annual one , but he did not think the cases
ran parallel , for the Grand Treasurerof Grand Lodge had only to sign cheques , whereas in the province the duties meant much more heavy and responsible work . So long as they chose him for their Treasurer , so long would he endeavour to do his duty , and would now conclude by thanking them for the toast . Comp . COUPLAND regretted that he should have been called upon to respond , because , although he was an old Grand Officer—in fact , the first P . G . S . in the province—he
was not a capable speaker . They all regretted the absence of their Grand Superintendent that day , and he would venture to say none more so than the companions of the Pattison Chapter , of which he was a member . The Pattison Chapter helped to form Grand Chapter , and had always been well represented at Grand Chapter meetings , and
tried to be at least useful in the province . The next toast was " Ihe Entertaining Chapter , its Principals , Past Principals , and Companions , " and in putting it Comp . EASTES spoke highly of Comp . Bray ' s sp endid catering , and also of the pains Comps . Spurrell , Spencer , Wills , Atkins , and Neech had taken to decorate and prepare the schools .
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After suitable replies , Comp . WELLS , 975 , responded for " The Visito-s . " A hearty recognition of "The Masonic Press" by the PROV . GRAND H . and brethren , and a suitable reply from
Comp . J OLLV , closed the proceedings , which were enlivened by some splendid singing by Comps . F . H . Cozens , I live , and Asht-in , under the direction of Comp . F . Carpenter . On leaving the room three hearty cheers were given for Lord and Lady Holmesdale and "Our next happy meetlne . "
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft i-Easonrxj . MONTAGUE GUEST ~ LODGE ( No . 1900 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel on Wednesday , the 27 th June , Bro . G . P . Festa , VV . M ., in the chair . The lodge having been opened , tiros . Pike and Harwood wcre raised to the Third Degree , Bro . Goodman was passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Roger Wright Hawkes was initiated into the mvsteries of
the First Degree , the ceremonies being ably performed by the W . M . Considerable regret was expressed at the absence of the R . W . Bio . Montague Guest , who had intended to be present , but was prevented by the meeting of Grand Lodge which took place on the same evening . After the lodge was closed the brethren partook of refreshments , and separated at an early hour .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) --An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Clarence Hotel on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . Goodchild , W . M . ; C . Stevens , S . VV . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , J . W . ; T . Beauchamp , Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . G . S . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Filler , I . P . M . ; F . P . Hill , Middlewick , Jones
Porter , iJeeks , and others . The ballot having been taken Messrs . E . Dines and C Southwell were initiated by the VV . M . The chair was then taken by Bro . Forge , who passed Bro . Middlewick . The chair was again resumed by the W . M ., who raised Bros . Jones , Porter , and Decks to the Degree of a M . M . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given and responded to .
CROYDON . —Mozart Lodge ( No . 1929 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Harewood House on Saturday last . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Edward Moss , VV . M ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read by Bro . Edwin M . Lott , P . M ., Sec , and confirmed , the lodge considered the report ofthe Audit Committee , which was adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The installation of the W . M .
for the ensuing year was then proceeded with . Bro . T . T . Phillips , Prov . Grand Steward Surrey , the W . M . elect , was presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , whereupon Bro . Moss , after addressing the brethren and putting the usual questions to the candidate for the Master ' s chair , obligated- Bro . Phillips , formed a Board of Installed Masters , an 1 in their presence installed the new VV . M . in the chair of K . S . Bro .
Moss performed the ceremony in a careful and impressive manner , after which the newly-installed VV . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , and the ceremony terminated with the usual addresses delivered by the Installing Master . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . Tremere , S . W . ; J . King , J . W . ; E . Moss , I . P . M ., Treas . ; E . M . Lott , P . M ., Sec . ; Aynsley , S . D .: R . P . Thomas , J . D . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., I . G . ; F . C
Compton , Org . ; H . P . Jones , D . C . ; and C . Y . Holdgate , Stwd . Among the visitors present were Bros . Samuel L , Le Rcsche , 245 ; J . H . Gaskin , 1 S 97 ; VV . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; D . Edwards , S . W . 3 6 ; Charles Hunt , P . M . 194 ; Edwin J . Dixon , 1516 ; H . J . Dutton , 1706 ; D . M . Dewar , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the closing of the lodge the brethren and their
guests dined together , and subsequently the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the VV . M . After the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " had been proposed by the Worshipful Master , and duly
honoured , Bro . Moss , I . P . M ., said the next toast was "Thc Health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , General J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B . ; the Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The VVorshipful Master had handed him the gavel to enable him to propose this toast , and it gave him very great pleasure to do so , because of
the very great interest which their Prov . Grand Master took in the Mozart Lodge . He could not but remember with pleasure , which he was sure would be shared b y the brethren , that when a few of them went to the Provincial Grand Lodge a short time ago they met with a most cordial reception , besides which the Prov . Grand Master had done them the honour to visit their lodge on one or two occasions and took great interest in their proceedings . He had also
highly honoured the lodge by conferring , the year before last , the office of Prov . Grand Organist upon one of their number and this year had conferred the office upon Bro . Lardner whom they all esteemed so highly . Hs was sure therefore they would gladly drink this toast , which he would couple with the name of Bro . Lott .
Bro . Lott returned the brethren his best thanks for what the I . P . M . had just said . The lodge was deeply indebted to Geneial Brownrigg , than whom there could be no better Provincial Grand Master , forthe offices which he had conferred on members of their lodste , and he thought that they ought now to rest content and let other lodges get their turn .
Bro . Mos * said it was his pleasing duty to rise again to propose the health of the Worshi p ful Master . " He was sure that this toast would meet with the approbation of all of them . Thev all knew him well ; he himself had known Bro . Phillips for some years , and they had always worked hand in h *» n J together , Bro , Moss said he might
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and that companion was saluted with grand honours , and returned thanks . I he following officers were then invested : Comp . T . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . S . E .
„ Rev . Canon R H . Baynes , M . A ., P . Z . 55 S Prov . G . S . N . „ Major G . White , P . Z . 1174 ... Prov . G . P . S . „ F . Leith , P . Z . 7 S 4 Prov . G . ist A . S „ T . D . Hayes , P . Z . 913 Prov . G . 2 « d A . S „ B . K . Thorpe Prov . G . Treas .
„ H . D . Montague Williams , P . Z . S 74 Prov . G . Reg . „ E . Beer , P . Z . 31 .. Prov . G . Swd . B „ F . W . Edwards , P . Z . 20 Prov . G . Std . B „ W . Crawford , P . Z . 429 Prov . G . D . C . „ G . F . Busbridge , Z . 503 Prov . G . Org .
,, J . Cook ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Janitor . The whole of the business being concluded , Comp . A . P ENFOLD , P . Z . 913 , P . P . G . Asst . S . Kent , said they had that day missed the presence of their esteemed Grand Superintendent , and knew through their G . H . the unfortunate cause of it , tbe illness of Lady Holmesdale . Th .-y all knew the many happy meetings they had had under the auspices of their Grand Superintendent ;
particularly did they remember the meeting at Rochester a few years ago when Lady Holmesdale was present , and the pleasure they felt by being surrounded by so many Kentish Masons . 'I hey participated in that pleasure ; their pleasure was their pleasure , and now that domestic affliction had overtaken their Grand Superintendent , they who had shared his joys should also share his sorrow . He therefore moved that a letternf condolence from that Prov . Grand Chapter be
sent to Lord Holmesdaleexpressingtheirdeepsympathy with him in his private sorrow , and wishing Lady Holmesdale a speedy return to health . This was seconded and carried unanimously and the chapter was closed in due form . Among the companions present besides those above enumerated were Comps . C . A . Cottebrune , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . ist Asst . S . -, E . Denton , P . Z . 913 , P . P . G . S . ; H . Moore , P . Z . 20 , P . P . G . R . ; T . M . Paget , P . Z . S 20 , P . P .
G . D . C ; Capt . W . | . Blakey , P . Z . 20 ; F . Kito , P . Z . 503 ; P . PG . Reg . ; G . P . Festa , S . N . 77 ; R . Barton , 1 . 771 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Russell , P . Z . S 29 , P . G . R . ; ReV . H . Cummings , Z . 1 S 37 ; Kev . R . Jamblin , 1 S 37 ; F . W . Edwards , P . Z . 20 ; J . Griffin , P . Z . 20 ; J . Goldfinch , Z . 1273 ; G . Page , P . Z . 429 ; W . Pannell , P . Z . 158 ; Dr . F . Spurrell , H ., and Z . elect , S 29 ; VV . f . Collins ; C . Drawbridge , H . 20 ; H . Black , J . 1273 ; G .
Appleyard , H . 503 ; H . Mason , H . 913 ; E . Giraud , S . E . 31 , | . 7 S 4 ; H . S . Neate , S . N . 829 ; F . C Abbott , J . 26 ; L . Etheridge , ist Asst . S . S 29 ; T . Wills , S 29 ; J . F . Lewis , A . S . 20 ; T . Neach , 829 ; F . Carpenter , 829 ; J . Git-seman-Chillingworth , S . N . 1837 ; VV . Rees , S . N . 913 ; J . H . Roberts , ist Asst . S . 913 ; G . H . Letton ,
2 nd Asst . S . 913 ; C . Ellis , 913 ; H . Black , I . 1273 ; C . Barth , 913 ; J . Sharpe , 829 ; G . Tedder , S 54 ; G . Mitchell , S 29 ; J . Aillud , 829 ; H . Green , 7 . 19 ; C . XV Wells , 2 nd Asst . S . 975 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The banquet took place at the Bull Hotel , ' Comp Bray's fine assembly room being specially and prettily decorated for the occasion with choice flowers and
evergreens . Ihe menu comprised every delicacy ; the wines were of the choicest , and the Srrvice incomparable . " The Queen and Royal Arch Masons " having been honoured , Comp . EASTES who presided , proposed the toast of" The Most Excellent the Grand First Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Most Excellent the Pro Grand First Principal , the Earl of Carnarvon . " He said it was a very comprehi nsive toast , because in it were comprised the
very heads of Royal Arch Masonry . Of H . R . H . the Princeof Wales they were justly proud ; his eminent services in the cause of Masonry was the source of a very gratifying feeling to them , both as Craft and Royal Arch Masons , and he ( Comp . Eastes ) trusted the day might be far distant when his jurisdiction over their Masonic life would be brought to a close . In Lord Carnarvon they had one who , in the chair of Grand Lodge , was the very essence of
courtesy , while the active zeal he showed in carrying out his high and important duties in Grand Chapter was , as they knew , the theme of universal admiration . It was impossible for H . R . H . the Prince of Wales to attend oftener than he did 10 the duties of a Grand lodge and chapter , and when they remembered the many calls that had been and were continually being made upon his time , they felt proud to think he cme among them as often as he did . Such then
lyere some of the attributes and excellencies of their distinguished companion , and he asked them to drink the toast heartily . Comp . SPENCER proposed the next toast , and in so doing said he had been honoured by M . E . Comp . Eastes in having a most important toast placed in his hands ; it was that of "The Second and Third Grand Principals , the M . E . the Earl of Lathom and Duke of Albany , K . G . ; and the other Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter . " lt was a toast
that did not require many words from him , because , whether Ss Craft or Royal Arch Masons , it recommended itself to their notice at once . When they took into consideration 'he time compelled to be spent by the above noblemen in 'he legislature of the country ; in the control of immense Properties , with all the many responsibilities that attached to their exalted positions , they must wonder , as he often had , now was it possible for them to spare time to carry out
'he heavy and onerous Masonic duties entrusted to them ; but they did so , and did them well . They were especially Worth y of the hearty good wishes of every Mason , and were in every way entitled to their regard and esteem , for " 'hey had not proved themselves fit for the position they occupied they would not have been placed there . The toast was drunk with cheers . . Comps . EASTES then called for bumpers and said that
™ proposing the next toast , which was that of " The wand Superintendent of Kent , the Most Excellent Comp . Lord Holmesdale , " he felt that no words of his would induce them , as Freemason ., of the province of Kent , to do nonuur to the toast more heartily than they were prepared alread y to do , but he must say this , that he knew they
nouin * drink it more heartily , and with deeper feeling Perhaps now than they had ever before done , especially aiw 1 Vc *^ unfortun ' e circumstance that deprived them ,, y ^ 'ordship ' s presence among them . He was in hopes in I "\ 'd have had the privilege of proposing the toast hi " ii , HolmeiHale's presence , so that he could see for in Th heartily his efforts for the good of Freemasonry Wn , u ? rov'nce of Kent were appreciated by them . He ™ ouia , he felt sure , have felt gratified , and when he heard ,
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as he would hear , from their Scribe E . of their sympathy with him in the illness of Lady Holmesdale and ot the emotion of the companions when they heard of it , he would he knew be deeply touched b y their devotion to him and his . He said this was the first time that his lordship had been absent from the annual meeting of Grand Chapter since its formation , and he said it with a full and sure conviction that it was nothing but the constant attention of his
lordship to the interests of Royal Arch Masonry that had caused it to flourish in the remarkable manner it had flourished in their province during the last six years , the time thc Grand Chapter had been in existence . In iS 6 ( 5 there were only six chapters in the province ; from that time up to 1 S 77 only three had been added to the number , and he would say that great credit was due to those chapters for the earnest manner in which
they , unaided by Grand Chapter , kept up their charters . It showed that there must have been , as there was now , a strong inward love of Masonry in the companions of those chapters , and the hearty thanks of every Royal Arch Mason in Kent were due to them for maintaining their warrants as they did . Well , since the formation of Provincial Grand Chapter in 1 S 77 , under the superintendence of Lord Holmesdale , and cncouiaged by his constant presence
and advice , seven new chapters had been added to the roll . That spoke well for the progress of Royal Arch Masonry , and showed them that it was flourishing in the Province of Kent . They did not , neither did he , expect to see as many chapters as there were lodges in the province , because in his opinion one chapter to three lodges was a fair and good working proportion , and was as much as was necessary or desirable . It was better to have one good flourishing
chapter than three little ones with barely enough companions to work it , and that was , he believed , the feeling that actuated his lordship and the officers of Grand Chapter whenever an application for a new chapter came before them . But now to return to the toast . They , as men of Kent , would , he was sure , receive that of a " man of Kent " heartily , for Lord Holmesdale was a " man of Kent , " and , more , a great lover and worker for
Freemasonry , and in his absence he called upon them to show how much they honoured and esteemed him , and , further , let them pray to the true and living God to restore his beloved wife to good health . ( Great cheering . ) The toast was drank with much enthusiasm . The next toast was that of "The Second and Third Principals of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Kent , the Most Excellent Comps . J . S . Eastes and A . Spencer . " In
putting it Comp . Warne said it was one that he knew would meet with their warmest approval . They had heard of the great value to Grand Chapter of the distinguished Grand Officers belonging to it , headed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , but the subject of his toast was of unspeakable value to the Province of Kent . They all knew how , unfortunately , the illness of Lady Holmesdale had prevented their Grand Superintendent from being with
them that day , but they might congratulate themselves that his " alter ego , " Coinp . Eastes , was able and willing to fill the vacancy , and did so . In his ( Comp . Warne ' s ) official capacity in the province he was brought into constant intercourse with Comp . Eastes , and if he was astonished at the amount of his work for Royal Arch Masonry , what must be their astonishment at his work fur Craft Masonry ? He congratulated the companions in
having two such good Masons as Comps . Eastes and Spencer as Second and Third Principals , and asked them to drink the toast with three hearty cheers . Comp . EASTHS , who was received with repeated rounds of cheers on rising , said when they were appointed to office they were told that some day they might be called to fill higher offices , and that higher duties devolved upon them . He had heen told so , but did not think that he should
have had to fill the office he had occupied that day . He felt a little diffidence that afternoon because he was not prepared for so arduous and important a task , never before having been called upon to do so , but must say that he had received the greatest courtesy and support from the companions in carrying out those duties . He was very proud of the position he held in Grand Chapter , and was fond of Masonry in all its branches . After again
alluding to the necessity of not granting too many chapter warrants , he thanked them and trusted to have health and strength for many years to help their Grand Supt . in the discharge of his important duties in the province of Kent . Comp . SPENCER returned thanks , and while he felt proud of the high honour conferred upon him attributed it as much to his connection with the High Cross chapter as Z . as to any merit of his own . He should so endeavour to
do his duty as to be found worthy of that honour , and heartily thanked the companions for their good wishes . The next toast was that of " The Officers of Provincial Grand Chapter , Present and Past , " and , in response , Comp . Warne said that it was only by the favour of Lord Holmesdale that they received the collars of office , and it was a supreme honour to be selected to wear those collars and the jewels attached to them . It was the earnest desire
ot the Grand Officers to promote Royal Arch Masonry by every means in their power , and he ventured to say that Royal Arch Masonry would continue to flourish in Kent even more in the future than it had done hitherto . Comp . THORPE , as Treasurer , also returned thanks , and was prepared to resign the office if they desired it . ( No , no . ) He said it was thought at Grand Lodge that the office should be an annual one , but he did not think the cases
ran parallel , for the Grand Treasurerof Grand Lodge had only to sign cheques , whereas in the province the duties meant much more heavy and responsible work . So long as they chose him for their Treasurer , so long would he endeavour to do his duty , and would now conclude by thanking them for the toast . Comp . COUPLAND regretted that he should have been called upon to respond , because , although he was an old Grand Officer—in fact , the first P . G . S . in the province—he
was not a capable speaker . They all regretted the absence of their Grand Superintendent that day , and he would venture to say none more so than the companions of the Pattison Chapter , of which he was a member . The Pattison Chapter helped to form Grand Chapter , and had always been well represented at Grand Chapter meetings , and
tried to be at least useful in the province . The next toast was " Ihe Entertaining Chapter , its Principals , Past Principals , and Companions , " and in putting it Comp . EASTES spoke highly of Comp . Bray ' s sp endid catering , and also of the pains Comps . Spurrell , Spencer , Wills , Atkins , and Neech had taken to decorate and prepare the schools .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Kent.
After suitable replies , Comp . WELLS , 975 , responded for " The Visito-s . " A hearty recognition of "The Masonic Press" by the PROV . GRAND H . and brethren , and a suitable reply from
Comp . J OLLV , closed the proceedings , which were enlivened by some splendid singing by Comps . F . H . Cozens , I live , and Asht-in , under the direction of Comp . F . Carpenter . On leaving the room three hearty cheers were given for Lord and Lady Holmesdale and "Our next happy meetlne . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft i-Easonrxj . MONTAGUE GUEST ~ LODGE ( No . 1900 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel on Wednesday , the 27 th June , Bro . G . P . Festa , VV . M ., in the chair . The lodge having been opened , tiros . Pike and Harwood wcre raised to the Third Degree , Bro . Goodman was passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Roger Wright Hawkes was initiated into the mvsteries of
the First Degree , the ceremonies being ably performed by the W . M . Considerable regret was expressed at the absence of the R . W . Bio . Montague Guest , who had intended to be present , but was prevented by the meeting of Grand Lodge which took place on the same evening . After the lodge was closed the brethren partook of refreshments , and separated at an early hour .
TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) --An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Clarence Hotel on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . Goodchild , W . M . ; C . Stevens , S . VV . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , J . W . ; T . Beauchamp , Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . G . S . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Filler , I . P . M . ; F . P . Hill , Middlewick , Jones
Porter , iJeeks , and others . The ballot having been taken Messrs . E . Dines and C Southwell were initiated by the VV . M . The chair was then taken by Bro . Forge , who passed Bro . Middlewick . The chair was again resumed by the W . M ., who raised Bros . Jones , Porter , and Decks to the Degree of a M . M . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given and responded to .
CROYDON . —Mozart Lodge ( No . 1929 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Harewood House on Saturday last . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Edward Moss , VV . M ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read by Bro . Edwin M . Lott , P . M ., Sec , and confirmed , the lodge considered the report ofthe Audit Committee , which was adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The installation of the W . M .
for the ensuing year was then proceeded with . Bro . T . T . Phillips , Prov . Grand Steward Surrey , the W . M . elect , was presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , whereupon Bro . Moss , after addressing the brethren and putting the usual questions to the candidate for the Master ' s chair , obligated- Bro . Phillips , formed a Board of Installed Masters , an 1 in their presence installed the new VV . M . in the chair of K . S . Bro .
Moss performed the ceremony in a careful and impressive manner , after which the newly-installed VV . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , and the ceremony terminated with the usual addresses delivered by the Installing Master . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . Tremere , S . W . ; J . King , J . W . ; E . Moss , I . P . M ., Treas . ; E . M . Lott , P . M ., Sec . ; Aynsley , S . D .: R . P . Thomas , J . D . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., I . G . ; F . C
Compton , Org . ; H . P . Jones , D . C . ; and C . Y . Holdgate , Stwd . Among the visitors present were Bros . Samuel L , Le Rcsche , 245 ; J . H . Gaskin , 1 S 97 ; VV . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; D . Edwards , S . W . 3 6 ; Charles Hunt , P . M . 194 ; Edwin J . Dixon , 1516 ; H . J . Dutton , 1706 ; D . M . Dewar , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the closing of the lodge the brethren and their
guests dined together , and subsequently the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the VV . M . After the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and " The Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " had been proposed by the Worshipful Master , and duly
honoured , Bro . Moss , I . P . M ., said the next toast was "Thc Health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , General J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B . ; the Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The VVorshipful Master had handed him the gavel to enable him to propose this toast , and it gave him very great pleasure to do so , because of
the very great interest which their Prov . Grand Master took in the Mozart Lodge . He could not but remember with pleasure , which he was sure would be shared b y the brethren , that when a few of them went to the Provincial Grand Lodge a short time ago they met with a most cordial reception , besides which the Prov . Grand Master had done them the honour to visit their lodge on one or two occasions and took great interest in their proceedings . He had also
highly honoured the lodge by conferring , the year before last , the office of Prov . Grand Organist upon one of their number and this year had conferred the office upon Bro . Lardner whom they all esteemed so highly . Hs was sure therefore they would gladly drink this toast , which he would couple with the name of Bro . Lott .
Bro . Lott returned the brethren his best thanks for what the I . P . M . had just said . The lodge was deeply indebted to Geneial Brownrigg , than whom there could be no better Provincial Grand Master , forthe offices which he had conferred on members of their lodste , and he thought that they ought now to rest content and let other lodges get their turn .
Bro . Mos * said it was his pleasing duty to rise again to propose the health of the Worshi p ful Master . " He was sure that this toast would meet with the approbation of all of them . Thev all knew him well ; he himself had known Bro . Phillips for some years , and they had always worked hand in h *» n J together , Bro , Moss said he might