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Among the visitors present may be mentioned Bros . H . Bagot , P . M . 1021 , P . P . G . S . of . W . West Lane . ; G . Nelson , P . M . 1021 ; J . C . Hunter , P . M . 962 and 1225 , P . P . G . P . Cumberland and Westmorland ; J . Case , P . M . 1395 : JJenkins , W . M . 995 ; Rev . C . W . Bardsley ,. S . W . 995 ; VV . L . Towerson , P . M . 1267 , P . G . P . Cumberland , and . Westmorland ; R . Tyson , W . M . 1267 ; A . ' Moordaff ,
I . G . 12 G 7 ; G . Wilson , J . D . 1267 ; T . H . Walker , Stwd . 1267 ; W . Burnyeat , 126 7 ; W . 'Mandall , S . D , 139 S 5 RTownley , J . W . 139 S ; J . Garner , 113 ; - C . Watson , S . S . 995 ; Robt . Bowkec , S . W . 1021 ; and Hankinson . After the ceremony , the brethren adjourned to the house of Mrs . Black , Ship Inn , where a sumptuous , banquet had been prepared . After justice had been . done to the good
things provided , the usual loyatffand Masonic toasts were cordially given and received , the speeches being interspersed with songs rendered by Brosi J . Atkinson , Wm . Atkinson , R . A . Mitchell , Bradley , Mills , . Moordaff , Maddern , Hill , and Garner . In the course of the evening a valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . VV . S . Marshall , I . P . M ., as a mark " of esteem , and in recognition of his services in connection with the lodge during the past
year . PORTSMOUTH . —United Service Lodge ( No . 142 S ) . —The meeting . for the installation of Bro . James G . Mason , as W . M . of this lodge , which was held on the nth inst ., was . successful in- the highest degree . There was a large attendance of the officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge and many brethren from distant lodges , the following
signing the attendance book : Bros . Charles lravess , VV . M . ; James G . Mason , S . VV . ; John Laverty , I . P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . &; G . F . ' Williams , Treas . ; Wm . Miller , D . C ; George Sylvester , S . D . ; John Jackson , . J . D . ; Edwin Pratt , I . G . j James Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . P . Arnold , P . M ., P . P . G . A . ' D . C . ; G . R . Strick , P . M . ; J . A . EIverston . -P . M . ; VV . Dart , P . M . ; W . Farren , P . M . ;
Jas . Doidge , J . W . ; Jos . Mitchell , Stwd . ; James Palmer , and many others . Among the visitors were Bros . Robert Rastrick , Prov . G . Treas . ; M . E . Frost , Prov . G . S . W . ; George Rake , P . P . G . W . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . Charles Knott , P . M . 342 ; James E . Buck , VV . M . 342 ; Rev . Alfred C . Hervey , W . M . 309 ; G . B . Irons , W . M . 903 ; Joseph Swan , VV . M . 928 ; Rev . B . Ring , W . M . 1701 ; : Tames Graham Niven . VV . M . 1776 ; T .
H . Williams , P . M . ; Henry Long , S . W . 1903 ; Dr . Flannigan , R . N . ; Charles Townsend , James Cottrell , 387 ; and others . Bro . Charles Travess , W . M ., acted as Installing Master , and rendered the ceremony in a most able and efficient manner . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded by the lodge to the Installing Master , the same to be recorded on
the minutes . The VV . M . then presented Bro . Charles ' Travess , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : " Presented by the members of the United Service Lodge , No . 142 S , to Bro . C . Travess , P . M ., on his retiring from the chair , as a token of their •sense of his Masonic attainments , generous character , and able conduct in presiding over them , 1 SS 3-S 4 . "
The W . M . then appointed and invested the followingbrethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Charles Travess , I . P . M . ; James Doidge , S . W . ; . John Jackson , J . W . ; G . R . Strick , P . M ., D . C ; G . . F . Williams , ¦ Treas . ; - John Laverty , P . M ., arid Henry Stockall , Sees . ; Edwin Pratt , S . D . ; . Jos . Mitchell , J . D . ; Jas . Ruddy , I . G . ; VV . Stephenson and W .. Robi . nson , Stewards ;
•Kimicombe and Exell , Tyers . .. . Th . e brethren , to the number of 120 , then retired to the banquet room , where a most recherche' banquet had been prepared , under the superintendence of Bro . W . Maybour , which gave entire satisfaction . " The Oueen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , GTM . of England , " and "The Rest of the Prov . Grand Officers" having been honoured , that of "The
R . W . P : G . M ., 'Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge " was given and responded to by Bro . M . ' E . Frost , P . G . S . W . ; Bro . George Rake , P . P . G . W ., responding for "The Past Officers . " The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and said he knew he should not ask them in vain to do honour to it . He felt sure that in Bro . Mason they had a Master who would do honour to the lodge and increase its
prosperity . Bro . Mason , in responding , thanked them for the cordial reception of the toast , and trusted . he should not fall short of their good opinions . He had not taken office without considering the responsibilities , and trusted at the end of hisyearof office he . nor they , would have nothing to regret . •The other toasts were " The Installing Master , " " The - W . Ms , of Neighbouring Lodges , " " The Past Masters . "
"The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Robert I . Rastrick , Prov . G ; Treas . ; "The . Officers of -the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast . The pleasures of the evening were much enhanced by some capital songs and recitations by Bros . G . Sylvester , G . Rake , C . Knott , James Palmer , Jos . Mitchell , and others , Bro . Sylvester ably accompanying on the piano .
. PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . — 'The installation meeting . of the above flourishing lodge , which took place at the . Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , on Friday , the nth inst ., was honoured b y the presence of Bro . B . K . Thorpe , P . M . 709 , and P . G . Treas . Kent , and a number of other distinguished Masons . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . G . Kennedy , and
the minutes of the previous meeting having been passed , it was intimated that Bro . Thorpe sought admission , and he was received with grand honours , and took his seat at the right of the W . M . There was onccandidate for initiation , Sergeant McGowan , and after approval he was fully initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . A . G . Saunders , S . W . and VV . M . elect ,
; svas then presented to Bro . Kennedy to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and was with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair of the lodge and saluted in due form . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Moulds , S . W . ; A . J . Rowley , J . W . ; J . W . Gee , Treas . ; T . Cooper , Sec ; J . Purnell , S . D . ; VV . Maule , J . D . ; R . Gooding , I . G . ; J . Bilton , ' D . C . ; H . Swinherd , Asst . D . C . ;
E . W . Brewer , W . Std . ; and . Murdock , Asst . W . Std . Bro . Kennedy then completed a brilliant bit of working by reciting the charges in eloquent and faultless style . The W . M . then presented Bro . Kennedy with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas , as a token of esteem , and for service rendered to the lodge , during his term of office . •, , . Bro . Kennedy having suitably returned thanks , it was
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resolved that a vote of thanks be awarded him , and recorded on the minutes of the lodge for his services as Installing Officer that day . Bro . VV . Weston , P . M . and P . P . G . Sd . Br . Kent , was unanimously re-elected representative on the Provincial Charity Committee , and Bros . R . Robertson and J . Morton were elected Auditors . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed , the brethren sat down to an admirably served banquet , the
tables being handsomely decorated with choice flowers and ferns , lent for the occasion by Mr . P . Ladds , the eminent florist of Bexley Heath . The following brethren were also present : '•Bros . C . Coupland , Hon . P . M ., P . M . 913 , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , Hon . P . M ., P . M . 913 ; * T . D . Hayes , Hon . P . M ., P . M . 913 ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; T . H . Holleyman , P . M . ; W . Lewis , P . M . ; VV . Richey , P . M . 51 , 700 , and 153 G ;
J . Warren , P . M . 700 and 1536 ; J . Parson , T . Preece , Org . ; J . Whiteheart , T . Mills , E . Brind , Capt . J . McCaffery , R . A ., J . Cooksey , J . Flack , Wills , H . Fraud , H . Kerridge , VV . Gibson , T . Hopper , G . Wheatley , J . Woods , D . Barker , C . Morris , A . Green , F . Packman , G . Draper , E . Smith , and R . Tompson , all of the lodge ; E . Hughes , P . S . VV . 913 , M . L . S . B . ; J . Parkes , P . M . 19 6 7 , Prov . G . P . Kent ; E . Bowles , P . M . 700 ; J . H . Roberts , VV . M . 700
VV . A . Watkins , W . M . 17 S 6 ; W . Rees , W . M . 913 ; E . Palmer , S . VV . 913 ; W . Akers , S . W . 13 ; R . J . VVishart , S . VV . 17 S 9 ; Dr . H . Bernays , J . W . 706 ; G . Mason , J . VV 17 S 9 ; B . T . Watts , 179 , l . C ; VV . Ramsden , 1424 ; J . Wood , 381 ; . VV . Seager , 7 G 7 ; J . Hooton , 913 ; VV . Osborne , 17 S 9 ; S . West , 700 ; VV . Wray , 700 ; J . Horn , 13 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , & c ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured
the W . M .. proposed that of "Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . Master of Kent , " in bumpers ,-and , as usual , it was received with enthusiasm . The next toast was that of " Bro . Eastes , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and , in putting it , the W . M . said it must be a serious tax upon the Grand Master and Bro . Eastes to fix upon brethren for the important position of Grand Officer ; they ,
however , had nothing to complain of , for they had several in that lodge . That evening they were honoured by the presence of two Grand Officers , one of whom had held a most important office for many years—he alluded to Bro . Thorpe , the Grand Treasurer of the province—and with , his name he would couple the toast , which he asked them to drink with a real " Kentish lire . " Bro-. Thorpe , who was received with cheers , said he rose
to respond with a great deal of pleasure in one sense , because he felt that it was an honour to be coupled with such a toast , and in another" sense with some sorrow , because he felt he was not a speaker good enough to do justice to it . The Grand Officers made it their duty , and a pleasant one , to do all they could for the good of Freemasonry in the province , while their esteemed D . G . M . was indefatigable in finding out the brethren most worthy to
receive fhe purple . lhey were all proudof the high honour given Bro . Eastes at Grand Lodge , especially as he was the first Mason in the province , with the exception of the Grand Chaplain , who had received such a distinction . He spoke highly of the arduous labour of Bro * Spencer , P . G . Sec . For himself , he had tried for fnany years to get an opportunityof visiting the lodge , but had not been able before the present occasion , and was exceedingly delighted with
what he had seen , especially with the excellent manner in which Bro . Kennedy had installed his successor , but was not surprised , for the reputation of the lodge for good working had gone before it . Twenty years ago it was a most unusual thing for a W . M . to install his successor , . and it was the custom to sqnd to London for some one to do it , but that day it had been done admirably , and he was very gratified at seeing it . He thanked them most cordially for
the toast . The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and in so doing paid Bro . Saunders a high compliment on his arduous endeavours while in the minor offices , Bro . Saunders had now won his spurs , and would , he ( Bro . Kennedy ) knew , do his duty to their satisfaction . He was proud of the remarks of Bro . Thorpe , and was sure their VV . M . would maintain that high reputation unsullied .
. Bro . Saunders said he had to return them his heartfelt thanks in the first place for electing him Master of a lodge so large and so influential as the United Military . It was a positfon that he ought to be and was proud of , and trusted that at the end of his year of office they would find that he had not been unworthy of their confidence . Bro . Kennedy , in responding to the toast of "The
Installing Officer , " said he had only done his duty . In a lodge like theirs , where every junior officer knew , and did , his work so well , it would ill become an Installing Officer not to do his . The jewel they had given him that day would be one of the most precious souvenirs of his life—a life that " Had been passed inthis vale of tears , .
With its pleasures and pains , for sixty years . " He thanked them most cordially for the toast , and trusted to see Bro . Saunders install his successor that day twelve months . The next toast was that of " The Past Masters , " and Bros . Kennedy and Holleyman responded . "The Initiate" was next toasted , and Bro . McGowan returned thanks modestly and briefly .
For "The Visitors , " Bros . Roberts , Rees , Hughes , Watkins , Akers , and Bernays responded . Bro . Hughes , who was most warmly received , regretted his inability to bewith them oftener . As they had asked him to say a few words , he would do so for himself only . He had so much to"do that , while he should Often Hke to be with them , yet at present he could not afford to give the time . •That he regretted very muchfor nothing afforded
, him more real pleasure than to be in good company , and especially at a Masonic banquet , where there were so many good fellows , and such excellentand harmonious intercourse ; in fact , a man might just as well spend his holidays at such outings as go away to the seaside , where he knew no one , and no one knew him . It was now eight years since he had visited the lodge , and since then he had made acquaintance
with many of them while volunteering , and always found them not only ready to do their duty to their country , but also able and willing to cultivate the social virtues . He trusted to be with them oftener , and thanked them heartily for the cordial hospitality and brotherly greeting extended to him that night . Bro . R . Thompson had a special toast to his name , he being on a visit to England from Antigua , where he occupies the position of Chief of Police of the Leeward Islands ,
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and he feelingly returned thanks . "The Masonic Press , " "Ihe Officers , " "The Hon . Bro . Vallom , " and Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were most pleasant and enjoyable . . LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) — The annual celebration of the festival- of St . John in connection with this lodge took place on Wednesday evening ,, the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street .
this lodge embraces several brethren who have shown conspicuous zeal in connection with Masonry , and the selection of ^ Bro . Dr . A . Soldat to fill the chief position in the'lod ge gave universal satisfaction , his popularity being clearly shown by an unusually large attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened bv Bro . R . Ripley , . VV . M ., who was supported hy Bros . J . CM'Guire , I . P . M . ; J . H . Parker , P . M . ; R . Warriner , ' P . M .: VV . Ladvman ,
P . M . ; J . A . Forrest , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Soldat , S . W . ; Alderman E . Grindley , R . Stephenson , J . VVannop , C . Birchall , J . D . Kitchingman , and others . The visitors included Bros , the Rev . R . T . Leslie , P . M . 1713 ; I . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . ) . D . ; D ' r . F . J . Bailev , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D . ; Councillor G . Peet , P-M . 241 ; Evan J . Callow , W . M . 1094 ; E . Pigot , W . M . 1 SS 2 ; R- . A . Davies , W . M .- 13 S 0 ; G . Crute , W . M . -
1364 ; VV . Crane , P . M . 1299 ; R . Foore , P . G . S . ; J . M'Carthy ,-P . M . 1393 ; W . H . Jewitt , I . P . M . 1393 ; J . Keet , P . M . 135 G ; VV . Burnet , 1393 ; VV . Blunsum , J . W . 594 ; H . M . Molyneux , VV . M . 155 ; P . Ashcroft , Sec . 1351 ; J . Booth , 673 ; and W . J . Morton , J . D . 1 SS 2 . The VV . M . elect ( Bro . Dr . F . VV . A . " Soldat ) , presented by Bro . P . M . ' s Parker and Warriner , was very effectively installed by Bro . Richard ' Ripley , the retiring Master . The oliicers
invested were the following : Bros . R . Ripley , I . P . M . ; Wm . H . Hignett , S . W . ; C . J . Caddock , J . VV . ; J . H . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; Thomas J . Farrell , Sec . ; Jonathan Parry , S . D . ; Johnjessop , J . D . ; William Ladyman , P . M ., D . C ; W . E . Smith , I . G . ; Henry Isaac , S . S . ; J . E . Rayner , J . S . ; and Bro . VV . H . Ball was re-elected Tyler . After business , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . J . Casey , the house steward .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given during the evening , and a choice miscellaneous programme was furnished by Bros . Burnet , Pigot , Farrell , M'Carthy , Salter , Bailey , and others . The VV . M ., in a short amipointed speech , presented Bro . R . Ripley , I . P . M ., with an exceedingly chaste and valuable P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of the excellent services he had rendered to the lodge during a long series of years in connection with the various . offices he had filled .
CROYDON . —Mozart Lodge ( No . 1929 ) . —A meeting ^ was held on the 5 th inst . at Harewood House , High-st ., there being present Bros . T . T . Phillips , VV . M . ; . T . Tremere , S . VV . ; Cross , acting J . W . ; E . Moss , I . P . M ., 'Treas . ; E . M . Lott , P . M ., G . Org ., Sec ; Aynsley , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . ; H . P . Jones , D . C , and acting I . G . ; Holdgate , Stwd . ; and Harrison , Tyler ; Briscoe , Bass , Topham , Tichiaz , Brookbank , Aveling ,
Bennett , Glazier , Dixon , Jolly , W , Jolly , J . VV . Jones , Aslet , Pittet , and Barnett . Visitors : Bros . Gaskin , 1 S 97 . ; Bendon , J . W . 704 ; Izant , 704 ; J . B . Little , 16 S 5 ; T . Keene , P . M . Cambell Lodge , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; and J . S . Temberini , 33 . < The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Briscoe and Aveling were raised to the degree of M . M ., and Bros . VV .
Jolly and A . F . Bass were passed to the Second Degree . A ballot was then taken for . several gentlemen , ' amongst , whom were Messrs . Aslet , Pettit , and Barnett , and being present they were initiated , the ceremonies being performed in the most commendable and painstaking manner by . the VV . M . and his officers , in fact it would be difficult to find better working in any lodge ; The S . VV ., Bro . 'Tremere , . was then unanimously elected as W . M . for the
ensuing year . The W . M . observing that Bro . Tremere had proved himself worthy of their confidence ; he had filled several offices in the lodge , each of which he had discharged faithfully . For himself , he could solemnly say that Bro . Tremere had been zealous to every duty and trust reposed in him , and he could assure him that he had his best wishes for a successful year of office , and further he would promise to render him every aid in his power during his Mastership .
Bro . Tremere briefly replied , thanking the W . M . for his kind wishes and promised aid , and the brethren for electing him , also promising to do his very best for the Mozart Lodge . ' Bro . VV . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall , was unanimously elected Treas ., and Harrison , Tyler . . The Audit Committee was also appointed , and a P . M . ' s jewel voted to the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Phillips . A vote of thanks
was also proposed and carried to the W . M . for the faithful discharge of his Masonic duties to the lodge , for which he tendered his best thanks to the brethren . Bro . P . M . Lott , Sec , gave a brief statement of the financial position of the lodge , announcing that after an expensive three years he was happy to inform them that the balance was on the right side . At the banquet subsequently held the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were proposed , Bro . E . M . Lott , G . Org ., replying on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Phillips , P . G . S ., on behalf of "The Prov . G . M ., General Brownrigg , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers . " Bro . Lott , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The W . M ,, " to whom he conveyed his own and the lodge's best wishes , remarking that to Bro . Phillips' exertion and determination the Mozart Lodge was indebted for its existence , and its
present success , in a great measure , was due to him ; in fact , the lodge was under great obligation to their VV . M . The Worshipful Master thanked them all for so handsomely responding . He also eulogised his officers for their efficient assistance , arid exhorted them to be as faithful to their newly-elected W . M . for the ensuing year . In him they would find a strict , but genuine Masfer , faithful to his duties . He ( the VV . M . ) had long been acquainted with his merits : and as this was the last time he would have ' an
opportunity of addressing them as their VV . M ., he wished , them all prosperity , and trusted that unanimity and brotherl y love , which up to now had especially marked their meetings , would ever continue to do so . He would at all times try and be with them to render every assistance in his power , which to him had always been one of brotherly ¦ love ; and he hoped the Great Architect of the Universe would long give him health to be among them , and he thanked them again for having so well received the toast . The W . M . next proposed " The Initiates . "
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Among the visitors present may be mentioned Bros . H . Bagot , P . M . 1021 , P . P . G . S . of . W . West Lane . ; G . Nelson , P . M . 1021 ; J . C . Hunter , P . M . 962 and 1225 , P . P . G . P . Cumberland and Westmorland ; J . Case , P . M . 1395 : JJenkins , W . M . 995 ; Rev . C . W . Bardsley ,. S . W . 995 ; VV . L . Towerson , P . M . 1267 , P . G . P . Cumberland , and . Westmorland ; R . Tyson , W . M . 1267 ; A . ' Moordaff ,
I . G . 12 G 7 ; G . Wilson , J . D . 1267 ; T . H . Walker , Stwd . 1267 ; W . Burnyeat , 126 7 ; W . 'Mandall , S . D , 139 S 5 RTownley , J . W . 139 S ; J . Garner , 113 ; - C . Watson , S . S . 995 ; Robt . Bowkec , S . W . 1021 ; and Hankinson . After the ceremony , the brethren adjourned to the house of Mrs . Black , Ship Inn , where a sumptuous , banquet had been prepared . After justice had been . done to the good
things provided , the usual loyatffand Masonic toasts were cordially given and received , the speeches being interspersed with songs rendered by Brosi J . Atkinson , Wm . Atkinson , R . A . Mitchell , Bradley , Mills , . Moordaff , Maddern , Hill , and Garner . In the course of the evening a valuable Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . VV . S . Marshall , I . P . M ., as a mark " of esteem , and in recognition of his services in connection with the lodge during the past
year . PORTSMOUTH . —United Service Lodge ( No . 142 S ) . —The meeting . for the installation of Bro . James G . Mason , as W . M . of this lodge , which was held on the nth inst ., was . successful in- the highest degree . There was a large attendance of the officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge and many brethren from distant lodges , the following
signing the attendance book : Bros . Charles lravess , VV . M . ; James G . Mason , S . VV . ; John Laverty , I . P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . &; G . F . ' Williams , Treas . ; Wm . Miller , D . C ; George Sylvester , S . D . ; John Jackson , . J . D . ; Edwin Pratt , I . G . j James Johns , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . P . Arnold , P . M ., P . P . G . A . ' D . C . ; G . R . Strick , P . M . ; J . A . EIverston . -P . M . ; VV . Dart , P . M . ; W . Farren , P . M . ;
Jas . Doidge , J . W . ; Jos . Mitchell , Stwd . ; James Palmer , and many others . Among the visitors were Bros . Robert Rastrick , Prov . G . Treas . ; M . E . Frost , Prov . G . S . W . ; George Rake , P . P . G . W . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . Charles Knott , P . M . 342 ; James E . Buck , VV . M . 342 ; Rev . Alfred C . Hervey , W . M . 309 ; G . B . Irons , W . M . 903 ; Joseph Swan , VV . M . 928 ; Rev . B . Ring , W . M . 1701 ; : Tames Graham Niven . VV . M . 1776 ; T .
H . Williams , P . M . ; Henry Long , S . W . 1903 ; Dr . Flannigan , R . N . ; Charles Townsend , James Cottrell , 387 ; and others . Bro . Charles Travess , W . M ., acted as Installing Master , and rendered the ceremony in a most able and efficient manner . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded by the lodge to the Installing Master , the same to be recorded on
the minutes . The VV . M . then presented Bro . Charles ' Travess , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : " Presented by the members of the United Service Lodge , No . 142 S , to Bro . C . Travess , P . M ., on his retiring from the chair , as a token of their •sense of his Masonic attainments , generous character , and able conduct in presiding over them , 1 SS 3-S 4 . "
The W . M . then appointed and invested the followingbrethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Charles Travess , I . P . M . ; James Doidge , S . W . ; . John Jackson , J . W . ; G . R . Strick , P . M ., D . C ; G . . F . Williams , ¦ Treas . ; - John Laverty , P . M ., arid Henry Stockall , Sees . ; Edwin Pratt , S . D . ; . Jos . Mitchell , J . D . ; Jas . Ruddy , I . G . ; VV . Stephenson and W .. Robi . nson , Stewards ;
•Kimicombe and Exell , Tyers . .. . Th . e brethren , to the number of 120 , then retired to the banquet room , where a most recherche' banquet had been prepared , under the superintendence of Bro . W . Maybour , which gave entire satisfaction . " The Oueen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , GTM . of England , " and "The Rest of the Prov . Grand Officers" having been honoured , that of "The
R . W . P : G . M ., 'Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge " was given and responded to by Bro . M . ' E . Frost , P . G . S . W . ; Bro . George Rake , P . P . G . W ., responding for "The Past Officers . " The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and said he knew he should not ask them in vain to do honour to it . He felt sure that in Bro . Mason they had a Master who would do honour to the lodge and increase its
prosperity . Bro . Mason , in responding , thanked them for the cordial reception of the toast , and trusted . he should not fall short of their good opinions . He had not taken office without considering the responsibilities , and trusted at the end of hisyearof office he . nor they , would have nothing to regret . •The other toasts were " The Installing Master , " " The - W . Ms , of Neighbouring Lodges , " " The Past Masters . "
"The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Robert I . Rastrick , Prov . G ; Treas . ; "The . Officers of -the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast . The pleasures of the evening were much enhanced by some capital songs and recitations by Bros . G . Sylvester , G . Rake , C . Knott , James Palmer , Jos . Mitchell , and others , Bro . Sylvester ably accompanying on the piano .
. PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . — 'The installation meeting . of the above flourishing lodge , which took place at the . Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , on Friday , the nth inst ., was honoured b y the presence of Bro . B . K . Thorpe , P . M . 709 , and P . G . Treas . Kent , and a number of other distinguished Masons . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . G . Kennedy , and
the minutes of the previous meeting having been passed , it was intimated that Bro . Thorpe sought admission , and he was received with grand honours , and took his seat at the right of the W . M . There was onccandidate for initiation , Sergeant McGowan , and after approval he was fully initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . A . G . Saunders , S . W . and VV . M . elect ,
; svas then presented to Bro . Kennedy to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and was with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair of the lodge and saluted in due form . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Moulds , S . W . ; A . J . Rowley , J . W . ; J . W . Gee , Treas . ; T . Cooper , Sec ; J . Purnell , S . D . ; VV . Maule , J . D . ; R . Gooding , I . G . ; J . Bilton , ' D . C . ; H . Swinherd , Asst . D . C . ;
E . W . Brewer , W . Std . ; and . Murdock , Asst . W . Std . Bro . Kennedy then completed a brilliant bit of working by reciting the charges in eloquent and faultless style . The W . M . then presented Bro . Kennedy with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas , as a token of esteem , and for service rendered to the lodge , during his term of office . •, , . Bro . Kennedy having suitably returned thanks , it was
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resolved that a vote of thanks be awarded him , and recorded on the minutes of the lodge for his services as Installing Officer that day . Bro . VV . Weston , P . M . and P . P . G . Sd . Br . Kent , was unanimously re-elected representative on the Provincial Charity Committee , and Bros . R . Robertson and J . Morton were elected Auditors . " Hearty good wishes" having been expressed , the brethren sat down to an admirably served banquet , the
tables being handsomely decorated with choice flowers and ferns , lent for the occasion by Mr . P . Ladds , the eminent florist of Bexley Heath . The following brethren were also present : '•Bros . C . Coupland , Hon . P . M ., P . M . 913 , P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , Hon . P . M ., P . M . 913 ; * T . D . Hayes , Hon . P . M ., P . M . 913 ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; T . H . Holleyman , P . M . ; W . Lewis , P . M . ; VV . Richey , P . M . 51 , 700 , and 153 G ;
J . Warren , P . M . 700 and 1536 ; J . Parson , T . Preece , Org . ; J . Whiteheart , T . Mills , E . Brind , Capt . J . McCaffery , R . A ., J . Cooksey , J . Flack , Wills , H . Fraud , H . Kerridge , VV . Gibson , T . Hopper , G . Wheatley , J . Woods , D . Barker , C . Morris , A . Green , F . Packman , G . Draper , E . Smith , and R . Tompson , all of the lodge ; E . Hughes , P . S . VV . 913 , M . L . S . B . ; J . Parkes , P . M . 19 6 7 , Prov . G . P . Kent ; E . Bowles , P . M . 700 ; J . H . Roberts , VV . M . 700
VV . A . Watkins , W . M . 17 S 6 ; W . Rees , W . M . 913 ; E . Palmer , S . VV . 913 ; W . Akers , S . W . 13 ; R . J . VVishart , S . VV . 17 S 9 ; Dr . H . Bernays , J . W . 706 ; G . Mason , J . VV 17 S 9 ; B . T . Watts , 179 , l . C ; VV . Ramsden , 1424 ; J . Wood , 381 ; . VV . Seager , 7 G 7 ; J . Hooton , 913 ; VV . Osborne , 17 S 9 ; S . West , 700 ; VV . Wray , 700 ; J . Horn , 13 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , & c ( Freemason ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured
the W . M .. proposed that of "Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . Master of Kent , " in bumpers ,-and , as usual , it was received with enthusiasm . The next toast was that of " Bro . Eastes , D . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and , in putting it , the W . M . said it must be a serious tax upon the Grand Master and Bro . Eastes to fix upon brethren for the important position of Grand Officer ; they ,
however , had nothing to complain of , for they had several in that lodge . That evening they were honoured by the presence of two Grand Officers , one of whom had held a most important office for many years—he alluded to Bro . Thorpe , the Grand Treasurer of the province—and with , his name he would couple the toast , which he asked them to drink with a real " Kentish lire . " Bro-. Thorpe , who was received with cheers , said he rose
to respond with a great deal of pleasure in one sense , because he felt that it was an honour to be coupled with such a toast , and in another" sense with some sorrow , because he felt he was not a speaker good enough to do justice to it . The Grand Officers made it their duty , and a pleasant one , to do all they could for the good of Freemasonry in the province , while their esteemed D . G . M . was indefatigable in finding out the brethren most worthy to
receive fhe purple . lhey were all proudof the high honour given Bro . Eastes at Grand Lodge , especially as he was the first Mason in the province , with the exception of the Grand Chaplain , who had received such a distinction . He spoke highly of the arduous labour of Bro * Spencer , P . G . Sec . For himself , he had tried for fnany years to get an opportunityof visiting the lodge , but had not been able before the present occasion , and was exceedingly delighted with
what he had seen , especially with the excellent manner in which Bro . Kennedy had installed his successor , but was not surprised , for the reputation of the lodge for good working had gone before it . Twenty years ago it was a most unusual thing for a W . M . to install his successor , . and it was the custom to sqnd to London for some one to do it , but that day it had been done admirably , and he was very gratified at seeing it . He thanked them most cordially for
the toast . The I . P . M . then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and in so doing paid Bro . Saunders a high compliment on his arduous endeavours while in the minor offices , Bro . Saunders had now won his spurs , and would , he ( Bro . Kennedy ) knew , do his duty to their satisfaction . He was proud of the remarks of Bro . Thorpe , and was sure their VV . M . would maintain that high reputation unsullied .
. Bro . Saunders said he had to return them his heartfelt thanks in the first place for electing him Master of a lodge so large and so influential as the United Military . It was a positfon that he ought to be and was proud of , and trusted that at the end of his year of office they would find that he had not been unworthy of their confidence . Bro . Kennedy , in responding to the toast of "The
Installing Officer , " said he had only done his duty . In a lodge like theirs , where every junior officer knew , and did , his work so well , it would ill become an Installing Officer not to do his . The jewel they had given him that day would be one of the most precious souvenirs of his life—a life that " Had been passed inthis vale of tears , .
With its pleasures and pains , for sixty years . " He thanked them most cordially for the toast , and trusted to see Bro . Saunders install his successor that day twelve months . The next toast was that of " The Past Masters , " and Bros . Kennedy and Holleyman responded . "The Initiate" was next toasted , and Bro . McGowan returned thanks modestly and briefly .
For "The Visitors , " Bros . Roberts , Rees , Hughes , Watkins , Akers , and Bernays responded . Bro . Hughes , who was most warmly received , regretted his inability to bewith them oftener . As they had asked him to say a few words , he would do so for himself only . He had so much to"do that , while he should Often Hke to be with them , yet at present he could not afford to give the time . •That he regretted very muchfor nothing afforded
, him more real pleasure than to be in good company , and especially at a Masonic banquet , where there were so many good fellows , and such excellentand harmonious intercourse ; in fact , a man might just as well spend his holidays at such outings as go away to the seaside , where he knew no one , and no one knew him . It was now eight years since he had visited the lodge , and since then he had made acquaintance
with many of them while volunteering , and always found them not only ready to do their duty to their country , but also able and willing to cultivate the social virtues . He trusted to be with them oftener , and thanked them heartily for the cordial hospitality and brotherly greeting extended to him that night . Bro . R . Thompson had a special toast to his name , he being on a visit to England from Antigua , where he occupies the position of Chief of Police of the Leeward Islands ,
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and he feelingly returned thanks . "The Masonic Press , " "Ihe Officers , " "The Hon . Bro . Vallom , " and Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were most pleasant and enjoyable . . LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) — The annual celebration of the festival- of St . John in connection with this lodge took place on Wednesday evening ,, the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street .
this lodge embraces several brethren who have shown conspicuous zeal in connection with Masonry , and the selection of ^ Bro . Dr . A . Soldat to fill the chief position in the'lod ge gave universal satisfaction , his popularity being clearly shown by an unusually large attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened bv Bro . R . Ripley , . VV . M ., who was supported hy Bros . J . CM'Guire , I . P . M . ; J . H . Parker , P . M . ; R . Warriner , ' P . M .: VV . Ladvman ,
P . M . ; J . A . Forrest , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Soldat , S . W . ; Alderman E . Grindley , R . Stephenson , J . VVannop , C . Birchall , J . D . Kitchingman , and others . The visitors included Bros , the Rev . R . T . Leslie , P . M . 1713 ; I . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . ) . D . ; D ' r . F . J . Bailev , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . G . S . D . ; Councillor G . Peet , P-M . 241 ; Evan J . Callow , W . M . 1094 ; E . Pigot , W . M . 1 SS 2 ; R- . A . Davies , W . M .- 13 S 0 ; G . Crute , W . M . -
1364 ; VV . Crane , P . M . 1299 ; R . Foore , P . G . S . ; J . M'Carthy ,-P . M . 1393 ; W . H . Jewitt , I . P . M . 1393 ; J . Keet , P . M . 135 G ; VV . Burnet , 1393 ; VV . Blunsum , J . W . 594 ; H . M . Molyneux , VV . M . 155 ; P . Ashcroft , Sec . 1351 ; J . Booth , 673 ; and W . J . Morton , J . D . 1 SS 2 . The VV . M . elect ( Bro . Dr . F . VV . A . " Soldat ) , presented by Bro . P . M . ' s Parker and Warriner , was very effectively installed by Bro . Richard ' Ripley , the retiring Master . The oliicers
invested were the following : Bros . R . Ripley , I . P . M . ; Wm . H . Hignett , S . W . ; C . J . Caddock , J . VV . ; J . H . Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; Thomas J . Farrell , Sec . ; Jonathan Parry , S . D . ; Johnjessop , J . D . ; William Ladyman , P . M ., D . C ; W . E . Smith , I . G . ; Henry Isaac , S . S . ; J . E . Rayner , J . S . ; and Bro . VV . H . Ball was re-elected Tyler . After business , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . J . Casey , the house steward .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given during the evening , and a choice miscellaneous programme was furnished by Bros . Burnet , Pigot , Farrell , M'Carthy , Salter , Bailey , and others . The VV . M ., in a short amipointed speech , presented Bro . R . Ripley , I . P . M ., with an exceedingly chaste and valuable P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of the excellent services he had rendered to the lodge during a long series of years in connection with the various . offices he had filled .
CROYDON . —Mozart Lodge ( No . 1929 ) . —A meeting ^ was held on the 5 th inst . at Harewood House , High-st ., there being present Bros . T . T . Phillips , VV . M . ; . T . Tremere , S . VV . ; Cross , acting J . W . ; E . Moss , I . P . M ., 'Treas . ; E . M . Lott , P . M ., G . Org ., Sec ; Aynsley , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . ; H . P . Jones , D . C , and acting I . G . ; Holdgate , Stwd . ; and Harrison , Tyler ; Briscoe , Bass , Topham , Tichiaz , Brookbank , Aveling ,
Bennett , Glazier , Dixon , Jolly , W , Jolly , J . VV . Jones , Aslet , Pittet , and Barnett . Visitors : Bros . Gaskin , 1 S 97 . ; Bendon , J . W . 704 ; Izant , 704 ; J . B . Little , 16 S 5 ; T . Keene , P . M . Cambell Lodge , P . P . G . R . Middx . ; and J . S . Temberini , 33 . < The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Briscoe and Aveling were raised to the degree of M . M ., and Bros . VV .
Jolly and A . F . Bass were passed to the Second Degree . A ballot was then taken for . several gentlemen , ' amongst , whom were Messrs . Aslet , Pettit , and Barnett , and being present they were initiated , the ceremonies being performed in the most commendable and painstaking manner by . the VV . M . and his officers , in fact it would be difficult to find better working in any lodge ; The S . VV ., Bro . 'Tremere , . was then unanimously elected as W . M . for the
ensuing year . The W . M . observing that Bro . Tremere had proved himself worthy of their confidence ; he had filled several offices in the lodge , each of which he had discharged faithfully . For himself , he could solemnly say that Bro . Tremere had been zealous to every duty and trust reposed in him , and he could assure him that he had his best wishes for a successful year of office , and further he would promise to render him every aid in his power during his Mastership .
Bro . Tremere briefly replied , thanking the W . M . for his kind wishes and promised aid , and the brethren for electing him , also promising to do his very best for the Mozart Lodge . ' Bro . VV . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall , was unanimously elected Treas ., and Harrison , Tyler . . The Audit Committee was also appointed , and a P . M . ' s jewel voted to the retiring VV . M ., Bro . Phillips . A vote of thanks
was also proposed and carried to the W . M . for the faithful discharge of his Masonic duties to the lodge , for which he tendered his best thanks to the brethren . Bro . P . M . Lott , Sec , gave a brief statement of the financial position of the lodge , announcing that after an expensive three years he was happy to inform them that the balance was on the right side . At the banquet subsequently held the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were proposed , Bro . E . M . Lott , G . Org ., replying on behalf of " The Grand Officers , " and Bro . Phillips , P . G . S ., on behalf of "The Prov . G . M ., General Brownrigg , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers . " Bro . Lott , P . M ., proposed the toast of "The W . M ,, " to whom he conveyed his own and the lodge's best wishes , remarking that to Bro . Phillips' exertion and determination the Mozart Lodge was indebted for its existence , and its
present success , in a great measure , was due to him ; in fact , the lodge was under great obligation to their VV . M . The Worshipful Master thanked them all for so handsomely responding . He also eulogised his officers for their efficient assistance , arid exhorted them to be as faithful to their newly-elected W . M . for the ensuing year . In him they would find a strict , but genuine Masfer , faithful to his duties . He ( the VV . M . ) had long been acquainted with his merits : and as this was the last time he would have ' an
opportunity of addressing them as their VV . M ., he wished , them all prosperity , and trusted that unanimity and brotherl y love , which up to now had especially marked their meetings , would ever continue to do so . He would at all times try and be with them to render every assistance in his power , which to him had always been one of brotherly ¦ love ; and he hoped the Great Architect of the Universe would long give him health to be among them , and he thanked them again for having so well received the toast . The W . M . next proposed " The Initiates . "