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having been confirmed , Bro . Weston took the chair and proceeded to tbe ceremony of installation , and in rare style placed the W . M . elect , Bro . D . Deeves , in thc chair of K . S . Thc new W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Welding , S . W . ; T . Hollcyman , J . W . ; — Morris , Treasurer ; " W . Weston , P . M ., Secretary ; G . Kennedy , late Secretary , S . D . ; A . Saunders , LD . ; W . Moulds , I . G . ; A . Rowley , D . C ; J . Purnell ,
Steward ; S . Horton , Organist ; and J . Lackland , fylcr . Thc Three Charges were ' then most impressively rendered by Bro . Weston , and the ceremony closed . Letters of regret were read from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastcs , and others at their non-ability to attend . A handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Shaw , by the W . M ., who , in the name of thc lodge , wished Bro . Shaw many years of health and
happiness to wear it , especially as it was voted so unanimously by thc brethren . Bro . Shaw , in reply , said he should always honour and esteem their present , not alone for its value—that was a secondary consideration—but because he felt that it was meant to and did convey to him the cordial esteem , friendship , and brotherly love of every member of thc lodge , and he considered that the brightest jewel a Mason might be proud to wear in bis heart , whether he be
a Past Master or not , was the good wishes , esteem , and affection of his brother Masons , more particularly thc brethren of his own lodge . A vote of thanks was then passed to Bro . Weston for bis services as Installing Officer that day , it being thc second time lie has performed that important ceremony , and it \ yas unanimously resolved that the vote should be inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Shaw in seconding the
resolution , which was proposed by the W . M ., said that he was deeply indebted to Bro . Weston for doing a duty that , according to the custom of the lodge , should have devolved upon him as I . P . M . He had intended to have fulfilled that duty , and had been all thc year studying so as to do honour to it , but the last month or two had ' unfortunately been to him a time of sickness , and heavy business , so that he was reluctantly compelled at the last moment , and by the doctor ' s
orders , to place thc duties of Installing Officer in the hands of Bro . Weston . Bro . Weston having briefly returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and tbe brethren proceeded by train to Bro . Wain ' s , the Pier Hotel , at Erith , where an elegantly and recherche banquet awaited them . Among the brethren present besides those already named were Bros . IT . Picken , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; T . Hutton , W . M . 13 ; J . Warren ,
W . M . 700 ; 1 . Hosgood , J . D . J 13 ; D . C Capon , 013 ; T . Ovcndcn , I . G . 700 ; J . F . Randall , 913 ; J . M . Fair , J . W . 1 S 17 ; J . M . Miller , 700 ; J . Hunter , T . Stevens , W . Murphy , A . E . Fisher , B . Verity , If . . Swinhcrd , Jas . Anderson , J . Coady , Jas . Tough , R . Gooding , J . Cosser , all of No . 153 d ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank by tbe gallant militaires most loyally , a verse of tbe " National Anthem "
and " God bless the Prince of Wales " being finely played b y Bro . Horton at the conclusion of thc two first . "The Health of Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M ., " was drank most heartily . In proposing it , the W . M . s'poke of the great interest his lordship always took in thc welfare of the Craft , especially in tbe province over which lie bad so nobly presided for the last twenty-one years , and averred that , although bis lordship had been honoured by his Sovereign
with a more exalted position in the 1 louse of Peers , yet he had particularly requested that in all matters touching upon Masonry he should still be known under the name he had so long been connected with it in Kent—that of Lord Holmesdale . 'The health of bis lordship was drank amid great cheering . 'The next toast was that of " 'The Deputy G . M ., Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " After eulogising the indefatigable exertions of Bro . Eastci for the welfare of the Craft in the province , the
W . M . said they had an old and respected Past Officer present in the person of Bro . Dr . Spurrell , who was also an honorary member of their own lodge , and two new ones in the persons of Bros . Weston and Ethcridgc . 'The very fact of their having been appointed to tbe distinguished posts they occupied showed that | tbey must not only have been good Masons , but have done something to entitle them to thc consideration of their esteemed Grand Master . I le asked them to drink the toast with the honours it
deserved . Bro . Weston , in reply , said he felt it a great honour to be called upon to respond for so important a toast as that of the Provincial Grand Officers . After wishing that his lordship or Bro . Eastes bad been present to see the manner . in which their very names were respected in the lodge , he referred to the desire of Lord Holmesdale to keep that title in Masonic matters , and said that at the late Provincial Grand Meeting at Margate bis lordship said that
the old title was best known , and would prevent a great many mistakes , as be had been addressed already as Lord Hamliurst , and Lord Holmesdale Amhurst , Baron Amhurst and Holmesdale , and even once as Lord Amhurst , Esq . So that he wished to be known b y the old name , nnd what name , said Bro . Weston , will ever be so deeply graven upon our hearts as the honoured one of Holmesdale : Bro . Ethcridge said it gave him great pleasure to be with
the brethren of the Military Lodge again , although he was sorry to say he missed some old faces whom he believed were away in foreign countries ; and others whom he beleived had gone to " that bourne from whence no traveller returned . " He thanked them sincerely for the hearty reception they had given the toast . Dr . Spurrell , in answer to calls , said he was in hopes that the new blood present would have gushed forth in sufficient quantities to have
relieved him from saying anything about the toast . However , this was his own district , and in it be felt proud of seeing such good brethren as those of the United Military Lodge . He had before expressed his pleasure at thc grand style of work done in thc lodge , and he- was sure that they might go east , west , north or south , and would not see better . He always felt it a pleasure to associate with them , and wished the lodge and the W . M . every
prosperity . Bro . Shaw then rose to propose that which he aptl y described as "the toast of tbe evening , " "'The Health of their W . M . " lie rose with tbe greatest pleasure to propose the toast , nor did he ever remember a greater pleasure in bis life , because be bad known Bro 'Jeeves , and watched his Masonic career , ever since he took
his first step in the lodge at its consecration , and of which he was one of the I ' oundeis . He had been a most zealous , hard-working , and honest Mason . So much was lie convinced of the excellent qualifications of Bro . Deeves , ooth as a man and a Mason , that not a single thing bad he oone during Ins year of office without first consulting Bro
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Deeves , and from him be always received tbe very best advice . He heartily congratulated tbe lodge upon having such a Master . They had done well to elect him to the chair , and he felt sure that under his guidance the work would be well done and the lodge would prosper . T 3 ro . Deeves , in response , said he could not repl y adequately to the toast , which deeply impressed him with its warmth .
Thc I . P . M . bad been kind enough to speak of him having taken every step in the lodge since its consecration ; he could only say that that was true—from Steward up to the chair he had not missed an office . Of the truth of that he had a letter from Bro . Spinkcs , at Natal , in which he mentioned the fact , and congratulated him upon his elevation to the
chair . He was one of the founders of , and bad always taken a great interest in thc welfare of the lodge , and had never taken an office that he did not intend to do his duty in honestly and fairly , nor had he ever been absent from the lodge but once , when duty called him to Colchester , and then he obtained "leave of absence" from the then W . M . ( Bro . Charles Keyhlcr ) . He would not make any promises ; but if it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to spare him and them till next year , he trusted to bear them say that he had done well for the lodge and the Craft in general . " The Past Masters" were then honoured , and Bros . Shaw , Picken , and Hayes responded . Bro . Picken read the
letter from Bro . Spinkcs , spoke of by the W . M ., in which he congratulated Kro . Deeves upon the result of his long and arduous services to thc lodge . Bro . Spinkes regretted that he could not be with them as he had hoped , but would drink the health of the W . M . in a glass of wine on the gth . The letter concluded with fraternal love and greetings to all the brethren of the lodge . "Thc Initiate , Bro . Sayle , " was then toasted , and he returned thanks . Then followed " The Visitors , " to which Bros . Hutton , Warren , Ovenden , and
Randall responded . "Tbe Officers" was the next toast , and Bro . Hollcyman returned thanks . Bro . Jolly responded for " 'The Masonic Press . " 'The worthy host was congratulated and thanked for his perfect catering , and then the Tyler's toast concluded thc proceedings .
At two emergency meetings which had preceded the installation one , C . 1 ) . King , William Sayle , T . Holman , II . Robinson , and C . Fowles were initiated into thc Craft . Bro . Portcb was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Horton , Baker , and Tough were raised to the Sublime Degree . Bro . Hollcyman gave notice of motion that at the next meeting of the lodge he should propose that the dues of the lodge be raised .
EAST GRIN STEAD . —Sackvillc Lodge ( No . 1 ( 11 9 ) . — ''"he installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the dth inst ., at the Crown Hotel , and opened at half-past two o ' clock . Present : Bros . John G . Horsey , W . M . ; S . Davison , S . W . ; E . A . Head , J . W . ; VV . Hale , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Sawyer , I . P . M . " , Sec . ; W . Rudge , S . D . ; 1 . G . Calway , J . D . ; E . Dickman , EG . ; VV . II . Hook , P . M .: G . Mitchell . VV . H . Brown . Ino .
VVoodbridge , G . IT . Holmes , IT . Horsey , A . M . Betchlcy , T . Carder , M . Ovenden , C Firbank , J . Cooper , C . F . Voting , VV . Harwood , W . Pile , and Geo . Berry . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , P . M . 732 ; C J . Smith , P . G . Stwd ., P . M . i . idd ; R . Allison , W . M . i . Sd ; W . Game , P . M . sn ; VV . Hilton , P . M . 1315 ; E . Rossiter . W . M . 40 ; E . ' R . Clarke , W . M . 11 S 4 ; W . F . Noll , VV .. VI . id , d ; T . VV . Adams , P . M . id 23 ; J . Moon , W . M . 1141 ; j . Curtis , W . M . 1797 ; A . Holman , S . W . 311 ; C . Graham , S . D . 1540 ; R . Pierpoint , 177 ; Miles J . Walker , 52 , SS , and 15 ( 10 ; Leon A . Mesrouzc , 123 S ; and II . Cult , 1216 .
Several letters were read from brethren unable to attend , among them being one addressed to Bro . John G . Horsey , from Bro . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary , stating that owing to tbe death of Bro . John Hervey , tbe late Grand Secretary , be should not be able to be present , as be bad arranged . The minutes of the two previous meetings having been read and confirmed , the report of tbe Audit Committee was unanimously adopted , showing , as it did , a very satisfactory termination to the year of ollice of Bro . John G . Horsey as Worshipful Master . Lodge having been opened in tbe Second Degree , the Installing Master , Bro . John G . Horsey , proceeded with the ceremony of installing Bro . Samuel Davison into the chair of K . S .,
according to ancient custom , be being presented by Bro . C Sawyer , I . P . M . 'The Board of I .. VI . having been closed , the brethren were readmitted , and the W . M . saluted , proclaimed , and greeted in the 'Three Degrees , in each of which the Installing Master described at icngth the working tools . 'The W . M . then invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . E . Dead , S . VV . ; VV . Rudge , J . W . ; W . Hale , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Sawyer , P . M ., Sec ; J . G . Calway , S . D . ; E . Dickman . 1 . 13 .:
C . Firbank , I . G . ; C . W . Noebmer , P . M ., as D . C ; J . VVoodbridge , W . S . Bro . E . A . Head , J . W ., was , on the proposition of Bro . John G . Horsey , I . P . M ., unanimously re-elected as the representative of the lodge on the Charities Committee for the province . Bro . Sargeant having been re-elected 'T yler , was invested and retired . The Installing Master then delivered the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . These were rendered , amid profound silence , in a slow , but most impressive and masterly manner , and at the close of each the brethren testified their approbation of
the magmticent way in which they were given , and their sympathy with the usefulness of the advice conveyed by tbe solemn but beautiful language in which they are couched . 'The W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . John G . Horsey , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M . jewel , voted to him by the brethren for his services as W . M . during the past year .
At the banquet which followed tbe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily responded to . In proposing "The Health of thc W . M . " the I . P . M . congratulated the W . M . on being thc first Master of the Sackvillc Lodge who had been initiated into it , and spoke in the highest terms of Bro . Davison , whom lie ( the I . P . M . ) had on many previous occasions eulogised for his love of Masonry and his unremitting exertions in forwarding the interests of the Sackvillc Lodge , and be congratulated its members on having to _ preside over them a Master possessed of the
good qualities ol l , ro . IJayison . It would he almost needless under such happy circumstances to wish the lodge a successful year—that the brethren might depend upon . During the proposition of the toast "'The Health of Bro . John 0 . Horsey , the I . P . M ., " the W . M . spoke of the success attending that brother ' s year of office—of bis having been instrumental in introducing nearly three times tbe number of initiates—all good men and true—into their lodge ; of his great attention to his duties as their Master ,
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and of bis good working of the ceremonies . Of the latter they bad had that day an example in the rendering of the ceremony of installation , and this the other P . M . ' s and several of thc visitors in their speeches testified to . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close at about nine o ' clock , many of the brethren returning to London . Bro . R . Picrpoint ( Superintendent of London Bridge
Station , S . C . R . ) once more bestowed a favour on the brethren by placing at their disposal a saloon carriage on the 10 . 15 a . m . train from London . We learn with regret that through some remarks made hy one of the Past Masters at the banquet , as to bis usefulness as Secretary , Bro . Chas . Sawyer , P . M ., has placed his resignation of that office in the hands of thc W . M . This " is much to be
deplored , as the brother who caused this step to be taken has no foundation for his expressed ideas . Bro . Sawyer is beyond reproach , having performed the duties of Secretary in a very able and satisfactory manner , indeed , it would be impossible to do better . The remarks we refer to have
alighted on very delicate ground , as tbe unanimous vote of the lodge will prove at its next meeting , for , besides beinga founder , Bro . Sawyer has always proved indefatigable from the date of its consecration in his exertions to forward the success of thc Sackvillc Lodge , and a more worthy friend and brother docs not grace our Craft .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
KINGSLAND LODGE ( No . 16 93 ) . —This lodge of instruction held its usual meeting on Monday evening , thc 12 th inst ., at Bro . Longhurst ' s , the Canonbury Tavern , Canonbury-square . Bro . McMillan ( tbe W . M . of the Clapton Lodge ) ably presided . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The ceremony of installation
will be rehearsed at this lodge on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at S . 30 , by Bro . H . P . Isaac , the W . M . of the mother lodge . We may here mention that the installation ceremony will be rehearsed on the last Monday in each month throughout the year , thus affordingan excellent opportunity for VV . M . ' s wishing to rehearse the same . A note to this effect , sent to the courteous Sec , Bro . A . Trcwinnard , will be duly responded to .
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WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —Tbe Quarterl y Convocation of this chapter was held on Friday evening , the gth inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . There were present Comps . VV . F . Lamonby , P . G . ist A . S ., M . E . Z . ( Freemason ); E . Tyson , P . P . G . D . C , H . ; T . Atkinson , J . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas . ; VV . Sandwitb , P . Z ..
P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; J . Rothcry , S . E . ; J . Reay , as S . N . ; G . Dalrymple , P . S . ; C . H . Hodgson , ist A . S . ; F . Hodgson , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Jackson and E . Clark , Stewards ; and about fourteen or fifteen others , including Comp . Salisbury , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Tyler , True Blue Chapter , Ireland , who kindly officiated as Janitor , through the severe illness of Comp . Geo . Fitzgerald .
I he minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Jas . Batt , of Curwen Lodge , No . 1400 , who had been previously balloted for , was admitted and exalted to the Supreme Degree in regular form . 'The Historical and Symbolical Lectures were delivered by thc Third and Second Principals , after which Comp . Barr , P . Z ., on the invitation of the M . E . Z ., gave the mystical lecture in his well-known
efficient style . The next business was the ballot for officers , which resulted as follows : Comps . E . 'Tyson , M . E . Z . ; T . Atkinson , II . ; G . Dalrymple , J . ; J . Reay , S . E . ; E . Clarke , S . N . ; John M . Kelvie , Treas . ( re-elected ); F . Hodgson , P . S . j and George Fitzgerald , Janitor . During the election the M . E . Z . had to retire in order to catch the
last train home , and bis p'laccwas taken by Comp . J . Barr , P . Z . The convocation was summoned for six p . m ., but it was close upon seven before the chapter was declared open . After the 'Treasurer ' s statement of accounts had been presented , the chapter was closed . Subsequentl y the companions passed an hour together harmoniously in thc usual manner .
WARRINGTON . — Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 14 S ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held in the Chapter Rooms on Monday evening , the 12 th inst ., at d . 30 . The chair of M . E . Z . was occupied by E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., who was supported by Comps . 13 . VV . Finney , P . Z . ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . ; and a goodly number of companions . The chapter having been
opened in due form and the members and visitors admitted , the minutes were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Thos . Banks , which being favourably received , and the brother being present was exalted in ample form by Comp . Bowes ; Comp . Finney gave the Symbolic Lecture and Comp . Edelsten discharged the duties of P . S . There being no further business the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge of Mark Masters was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Saturday , the 10 th inst . 'The lodge was opened at half-past six o ' clock b y the W . M ., Bro . C . P . McKay , supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . P . S . of Wks ., S . W . ; Geo . Clark , J . W . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., I . P . M . ; H . BaldwinProv . G . A . D . C
, , Sec ; C . J . Axford , I . G . ; and Potter , T y ler ; C . G . Repling , Ackland , Prov . G . Stwd . ; Madday , Gilham , J . R . Pitt , Dunklcy , and others . Tbe only ( visitor was Bro . J . Daw Kerrell . Bros . J . Wyatt and J . Holliday having been approved of by ballot , were duly advanced to the Degree of Mark Master with full musical ceremony , conducted by Bro . G . S .
Graham , Organist . Bro . Poorc rendered effective assistance as Chaplain and Deacon . 'The election of W . M ., 'Treasurer , and 'T yler followed , wdien Bros . Lovegrove , Clark , and Potter were elected to the respective offices . Bros . Ackland and Holliday were elected on the Audit
Committee . A discussion on the afiairs of thc lodge lasted until nearly nine o ' clock , when the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The toast of "'The Grand Officers" was responded to b y Bro . Poore , and that of " The Provincial Grand Officers " by Bros . Lovegrove , Baldwin , and Ackland . Bros . Poore , Holliday , Gilliam , and Baldwin entertained the brethren by their vocal efforts .
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having been confirmed , Bro . Weston took the chair and proceeded to tbe ceremony of installation , and in rare style placed the W . M . elect , Bro . D . Deeves , in thc chair of K . S . Thc new W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Welding , S . W . ; T . Hollcyman , J . W . ; — Morris , Treasurer ; " W . Weston , P . M ., Secretary ; G . Kennedy , late Secretary , S . D . ; A . Saunders , LD . ; W . Moulds , I . G . ; A . Rowley , D . C ; J . Purnell ,
Steward ; S . Horton , Organist ; and J . Lackland , fylcr . Thc Three Charges were ' then most impressively rendered by Bro . Weston , and the ceremony closed . Letters of regret were read from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastcs , and others at their non-ability to attend . A handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Shaw , by the W . M ., who , in the name of thc lodge , wished Bro . Shaw many years of health and
happiness to wear it , especially as it was voted so unanimously by thc brethren . Bro . Shaw , in reply , said he should always honour and esteem their present , not alone for its value—that was a secondary consideration—but because he felt that it was meant to and did convey to him the cordial esteem , friendship , and brotherly love of every member of thc lodge , and he considered that the brightest jewel a Mason might be proud to wear in bis heart , whether he be
a Past Master or not , was the good wishes , esteem , and affection of his brother Masons , more particularly thc brethren of his own lodge . A vote of thanks was then passed to Bro . Weston for bis services as Installing Officer that day , it being thc second time lie has performed that important ceremony , and it \ yas unanimously resolved that the vote should be inscribed upon the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Shaw in seconding the
resolution , which was proposed by the W . M ., said that he was deeply indebted to Bro . Weston for doing a duty that , according to the custom of the lodge , should have devolved upon him as I . P . M . He had intended to have fulfilled that duty , and had been all thc year studying so as to do honour to it , but the last month or two had ' unfortunately been to him a time of sickness , and heavy business , so that he was reluctantly compelled at the last moment , and by the doctor ' s
orders , to place thc duties of Installing Officer in the hands of Bro . Weston . Bro . Weston having briefly returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and tbe brethren proceeded by train to Bro . Wain ' s , the Pier Hotel , at Erith , where an elegantly and recherche banquet awaited them . Among the brethren present besides those already named were Bros . IT . Picken , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; T . Hutton , W . M . 13 ; J . Warren ,
W . M . 700 ; 1 . Hosgood , J . D . J 13 ; D . C Capon , 013 ; T . Ovcndcn , I . G . 700 ; J . F . Randall , 913 ; J . M . Fair , J . W . 1 S 17 ; J . M . Miller , 700 ; J . Hunter , T . Stevens , W . Murphy , A . E . Fisher , B . Verity , If . . Swinhcrd , Jas . Anderson , J . Coady , Jas . Tough , R . Gooding , J . Cosser , all of No . 153 d ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank by tbe gallant militaires most loyally , a verse of tbe " National Anthem "
and " God bless the Prince of Wales " being finely played b y Bro . Horton at the conclusion of thc two first . "The Health of Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M ., " was drank most heartily . In proposing it , the W . M . s'poke of the great interest his lordship always took in thc welfare of the Craft , especially in tbe province over which lie bad so nobly presided for the last twenty-one years , and averred that , although bis lordship had been honoured by his Sovereign
with a more exalted position in the 1 louse of Peers , yet he had particularly requested that in all matters touching upon Masonry he should still be known under the name he had so long been connected with it in Kent—that of Lord Holmesdale . 'The health of bis lordship was drank amid great cheering . 'The next toast was that of " 'The Deputy G . M ., Bro . Eastes , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " After eulogising the indefatigable exertions of Bro . Eastci for the welfare of the Craft in the province , the
W . M . said they had an old and respected Past Officer present in the person of Bro . Dr . Spurrell , who was also an honorary member of their own lodge , and two new ones in the persons of Bros . Weston and Ethcridgc . 'The very fact of their having been appointed to tbe distinguished posts they occupied showed that | tbey must not only have been good Masons , but have done something to entitle them to thc consideration of their esteemed Grand Master . I le asked them to drink the toast with the honours it
deserved . Bro . Weston , in reply , said he felt it a great honour to be called upon to respond for so important a toast as that of the Provincial Grand Officers . After wishing that his lordship or Bro . Eastes bad been present to see the manner . in which their very names were respected in the lodge , he referred to the desire of Lord Holmesdale to keep that title in Masonic matters , and said that at the late Provincial Grand Meeting at Margate bis lordship said that
the old title was best known , and would prevent a great many mistakes , as be had been addressed already as Lord Hamliurst , and Lord Holmesdale Amhurst , Baron Amhurst and Holmesdale , and even once as Lord Amhurst , Esq . So that he wished to be known b y the old name , nnd what name , said Bro . Weston , will ever be so deeply graven upon our hearts as the honoured one of Holmesdale : Bro . Ethcridge said it gave him great pleasure to be with
the brethren of the Military Lodge again , although he was sorry to say he missed some old faces whom he believed were away in foreign countries ; and others whom he beleived had gone to " that bourne from whence no traveller returned . " He thanked them sincerely for the hearty reception they had given the toast . Dr . Spurrell , in answer to calls , said he was in hopes that the new blood present would have gushed forth in sufficient quantities to have
relieved him from saying anything about the toast . However , this was his own district , and in it be felt proud of seeing such good brethren as those of the United Military Lodge . He had before expressed his pleasure at thc grand style of work done in thc lodge , and he- was sure that they might go east , west , north or south , and would not see better . He always felt it a pleasure to associate with them , and wished the lodge and the W . M . every
prosperity . Bro . Shaw then rose to propose that which he aptl y described as "the toast of tbe evening , " "'The Health of their W . M . " lie rose with tbe greatest pleasure to propose the toast , nor did he ever remember a greater pleasure in bis life , because be bad known Bro 'Jeeves , and watched his Masonic career , ever since he took
his first step in the lodge at its consecration , and of which he was one of the I ' oundeis . He had been a most zealous , hard-working , and honest Mason . So much was lie convinced of the excellent qualifications of Bro . Deeves , ooth as a man and a Mason , that not a single thing bad he oone during Ins year of office without first consulting Bro
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Deeves , and from him be always received tbe very best advice . He heartily congratulated tbe lodge upon having such a Master . They had done well to elect him to the chair , and he felt sure that under his guidance the work would be well done and the lodge would prosper . T 3 ro . Deeves , in response , said he could not repl y adequately to the toast , which deeply impressed him with its warmth .
Thc I . P . M . bad been kind enough to speak of him having taken every step in the lodge since its consecration ; he could only say that that was true—from Steward up to the chair he had not missed an office . Of the truth of that he had a letter from Bro . Spinkcs , at Natal , in which he mentioned the fact , and congratulated him upon his elevation to the
chair . He was one of the founders of , and bad always taken a great interest in thc welfare of the lodge , and had never taken an office that he did not intend to do his duty in honestly and fairly , nor had he ever been absent from the lodge but once , when duty called him to Colchester , and then he obtained "leave of absence" from the then W . M . ( Bro . Charles Keyhlcr ) . He would not make any promises ; but if it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to spare him and them till next year , he trusted to bear them say that he had done well for the lodge and the Craft in general . " The Past Masters" were then honoured , and Bros . Shaw , Picken , and Hayes responded . Bro . Picken read the
letter from Bro . Spinkcs , spoke of by the W . M ., in which he congratulated Kro . Deeves upon the result of his long and arduous services to thc lodge . Bro . Spinkes regretted that he could not be with them as he had hoped , but would drink the health of the W . M . in a glass of wine on the gth . The letter concluded with fraternal love and greetings to all the brethren of the lodge . "Thc Initiate , Bro . Sayle , " was then toasted , and he returned thanks . Then followed " The Visitors , " to which Bros . Hutton , Warren , Ovenden , and
Randall responded . "Tbe Officers" was the next toast , and Bro . Hollcyman returned thanks . Bro . Jolly responded for " 'The Masonic Press . " 'The worthy host was congratulated and thanked for his perfect catering , and then the Tyler's toast concluded thc proceedings .
At two emergency meetings which had preceded the installation one , C . 1 ) . King , William Sayle , T . Holman , II . Robinson , and C . Fowles were initiated into thc Craft . Bro . Portcb was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Horton , Baker , and Tough were raised to the Sublime Degree . Bro . Hollcyman gave notice of motion that at the next meeting of the lodge he should propose that the dues of the lodge be raised .
EAST GRIN STEAD . —Sackvillc Lodge ( No . 1 ( 11 9 ) . — ''"he installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the dth inst ., at the Crown Hotel , and opened at half-past two o ' clock . Present : Bros . John G . Horsey , W . M . ; S . Davison , S . W . ; E . A . Head , J . W . ; VV . Hale , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Sawyer , I . P . M . " , Sec . ; W . Rudge , S . D . ; 1 . G . Calway , J . D . ; E . Dickman , EG . ; VV . II . Hook , P . M .: G . Mitchell . VV . H . Brown . Ino .
VVoodbridge , G . IT . Holmes , IT . Horsey , A . M . Betchlcy , T . Carder , M . Ovenden , C Firbank , J . Cooper , C . F . Voting , VV . Harwood , W . Pile , and Geo . Berry . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , P . M . 732 ; C J . Smith , P . G . Stwd ., P . M . i . idd ; R . Allison , W . M . i . Sd ; W . Game , P . M . sn ; VV . Hilton , P . M . 1315 ; E . Rossiter . W . M . 40 ; E . ' R . Clarke , W . M . 11 S 4 ; W . F . Noll , VV .. VI . id , d ; T . VV . Adams , P . M . id 23 ; J . Moon , W . M . 1141 ; j . Curtis , W . M . 1797 ; A . Holman , S . W . 311 ; C . Graham , S . D . 1540 ; R . Pierpoint , 177 ; Miles J . Walker , 52 , SS , and 15 ( 10 ; Leon A . Mesrouzc , 123 S ; and II . Cult , 1216 .
Several letters were read from brethren unable to attend , among them being one addressed to Bro . John G . Horsey , from Bro . Buss , Asst . Grand Secretary , stating that owing to tbe death of Bro . John Hervey , tbe late Grand Secretary , be should not be able to be present , as be bad arranged . The minutes of the two previous meetings having been read and confirmed , the report of tbe Audit Committee was unanimously adopted , showing , as it did , a very satisfactory termination to the year of ollice of Bro . John G . Horsey as Worshipful Master . Lodge having been opened in tbe Second Degree , the Installing Master , Bro . John G . Horsey , proceeded with the ceremony of installing Bro . Samuel Davison into the chair of K . S .,
according to ancient custom , be being presented by Bro . C Sawyer , I . P . M . 'The Board of I .. VI . having been closed , the brethren were readmitted , and the W . M . saluted , proclaimed , and greeted in the 'Three Degrees , in each of which the Installing Master described at icngth the working tools . 'The W . M . then invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . E . Dead , S . VV . ; VV . Rudge , J . W . ; W . Hale , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Sawyer , P . M ., Sec ; J . G . Calway , S . D . ; E . Dickman . 1 . 13 .:
C . Firbank , I . G . ; C . W . Noebmer , P . M ., as D . C ; J . VVoodbridge , W . S . Bro . E . A . Head , J . W ., was , on the proposition of Bro . John G . Horsey , I . P . M ., unanimously re-elected as the representative of the lodge on the Charities Committee for the province . Bro . Sargeant having been re-elected 'T yler , was invested and retired . The Installing Master then delivered the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . These were rendered , amid profound silence , in a slow , but most impressive and masterly manner , and at the close of each the brethren testified their approbation of
the magmticent way in which they were given , and their sympathy with the usefulness of the advice conveyed by tbe solemn but beautiful language in which they are couched . 'The W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . John G . Horsey , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M . jewel , voted to him by the brethren for his services as W . M . during the past year .
At the banquet which followed tbe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily responded to . In proposing "The Health of thc W . M . " the I . P . M . congratulated the W . M . on being thc first Master of the Sackvillc Lodge who had been initiated into it , and spoke in the highest terms of Bro . Davison , whom lie ( the I . P . M . ) had on many previous occasions eulogised for his love of Masonry and his unremitting exertions in forwarding the interests of the Sackvillc Lodge , and be congratulated its members on having to _ preside over them a Master possessed of the
good qualities ol l , ro . IJayison . It would he almost needless under such happy circumstances to wish the lodge a successful year—that the brethren might depend upon . During the proposition of the toast "'The Health of Bro . John 0 . Horsey , the I . P . M ., " the W . M . spoke of the success attending that brother ' s year of office—of bis having been instrumental in introducing nearly three times tbe number of initiates—all good men and true—into their lodge ; of his great attention to his duties as their Master ,
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and of bis good working of the ceremonies . Of the latter they bad had that day an example in the rendering of the ceremony of installation , and this the other P . M . ' s and several of thc visitors in their speeches testified to . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close at about nine o ' clock , many of the brethren returning to London . Bro . R . Picrpoint ( Superintendent of London Bridge
Station , S . C . R . ) once more bestowed a favour on the brethren by placing at their disposal a saloon carriage on the 10 . 15 a . m . train from London . We learn with regret that through some remarks made hy one of the Past Masters at the banquet , as to bis usefulness as Secretary , Bro . Chas . Sawyer , P . M ., has placed his resignation of that office in the hands of thc W . M . This " is much to be
deplored , as the brother who caused this step to be taken has no foundation for his expressed ideas . Bro . Sawyer is beyond reproach , having performed the duties of Secretary in a very able and satisfactory manner , indeed , it would be impossible to do better . The remarks we refer to have
alighted on very delicate ground , as tbe unanimous vote of the lodge will prove at its next meeting , for , besides beinga founder , Bro . Sawyer has always proved indefatigable from the date of its consecration in his exertions to forward the success of thc Sackvillc Lodge , and a more worthy friend and brother docs not grace our Craft .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
KINGSLAND LODGE ( No . 16 93 ) . —This lodge of instruction held its usual meeting on Monday evening , thc 12 th inst ., at Bro . Longhurst ' s , the Canonbury Tavern , Canonbury-square . Bro . McMillan ( tbe W . M . of the Clapton Lodge ) ably presided . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The ceremony of installation
will be rehearsed at this lodge on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at S . 30 , by Bro . H . P . Isaac , the W . M . of the mother lodge . We may here mention that the installation ceremony will be rehearsed on the last Monday in each month throughout the year , thus affordingan excellent opportunity for VV . M . ' s wishing to rehearse the same . A note to this effect , sent to the courteous Sec , Bro . A . Trcwinnard , will be duly responded to .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —Tbe Quarterl y Convocation of this chapter was held on Friday evening , the gth inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . There were present Comps . VV . F . Lamonby , P . G . ist A . S ., M . E . Z . ( Freemason ); E . Tyson , P . P . G . D . C , H . ; T . Atkinson , J . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas . ; VV . Sandwitb , P . Z ..
P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; J . Rothcry , S . E . ; J . Reay , as S . N . ; G . Dalrymple , P . S . ; C . H . Hodgson , ist A . S . ; F . Hodgson , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Jackson and E . Clark , Stewards ; and about fourteen or fifteen others , including Comp . Salisbury , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Tyler , True Blue Chapter , Ireland , who kindly officiated as Janitor , through the severe illness of Comp . Geo . Fitzgerald .
I he minutes having been read and confirmed , Bro . Jas . Batt , of Curwen Lodge , No . 1400 , who had been previously balloted for , was admitted and exalted to the Supreme Degree in regular form . 'The Historical and Symbolical Lectures were delivered by thc Third and Second Principals , after which Comp . Barr , P . Z ., on the invitation of the M . E . Z ., gave the mystical lecture in his well-known
efficient style . The next business was the ballot for officers , which resulted as follows : Comps . E . 'Tyson , M . E . Z . ; T . Atkinson , II . ; G . Dalrymple , J . ; J . Reay , S . E . ; E . Clarke , S . N . ; John M . Kelvie , Treas . ( re-elected ); F . Hodgson , P . S . j and George Fitzgerald , Janitor . During the election the M . E . Z . had to retire in order to catch the
last train home , and bis p'laccwas taken by Comp . J . Barr , P . Z . The convocation was summoned for six p . m ., but it was close upon seven before the chapter was declared open . After the 'Treasurer ' s statement of accounts had been presented , the chapter was closed . Subsequentl y the companions passed an hour together harmoniously in thc usual manner .
WARRINGTON . — Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 14 S ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held in the Chapter Rooms on Monday evening , the 12 th inst ., at d . 30 . The chair of M . E . Z . was occupied by E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., who was supported by Comps . 13 . VV . Finney , P . Z . ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . ; and a goodly number of companions . The chapter having been
opened in due form and the members and visitors admitted , the minutes were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Thos . Banks , which being favourably received , and the brother being present was exalted in ample form by Comp . Bowes ; Comp . Finney gave the Symbolic Lecture and Comp . Edelsten discharged the duties of P . S . There being no further business the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge of Mark Masters was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Saturday , the 10 th inst . 'The lodge was opened at half-past six o ' clock b y the W . M ., Bro . C . P . McKay , supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . P . S . of Wks ., S . W . ; Geo . Clark , J . W . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., I . P . M . ; H . BaldwinProv . G . A . D . C
, , Sec ; C . J . Axford , I . G . ; and Potter , T y ler ; C . G . Repling , Ackland , Prov . G . Stwd . ; Madday , Gilham , J . R . Pitt , Dunklcy , and others . Tbe only ( visitor was Bro . J . Daw Kerrell . Bros . J . Wyatt and J . Holliday having been approved of by ballot , were duly advanced to the Degree of Mark Master with full musical ceremony , conducted by Bro . G . S .
Graham , Organist . Bro . Poorc rendered effective assistance as Chaplain and Deacon . 'The election of W . M ., 'Treasurer , and 'T yler followed , wdien Bros . Lovegrove , Clark , and Potter were elected to the respective offices . Bros . Ackland and Holliday were elected on the Audit
Committee . A discussion on the afiairs of thc lodge lasted until nearly nine o ' clock , when the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The toast of "'The Grand Officers" was responded to b y Bro . Poore , and that of " The Provincial Grand Officers " by Bros . Lovegrove , Baldwin , and Ackland . Bros . Poore , Holliday , Gilliam , and Baldwin entertained the brethren by their vocal efforts .