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thc xvords , ' Bro . Edmund White . ' Thc portrait and list of names are to be kept in the lotlge , and the loving-cup in the possession of such one of the trustees as shall be selected for that purpose by his colleagues or a majority of them . 'The number of trustees shall be five , of xvhom 1 nominate txvo , namely , John Rubie and Thomas Payne Ashley ( xvho are also my executors ) , and I desire that the remaining three shall be elected as folloxvs : Alter due notice in the

summons sent to every brother , and in due order of business , and xvithout any previous canvassing or nomination , every member of the Royal Cumberland Lodge then present and xvil ' . ing to do so shall ivrite on a slip of paper the names , not exceeding three , of those members of the lodge xvhom he considers most eligible , and the three brethren having thc highest number of votes shall , in addition to those named by me , be the trustees , including the VV . M .

and Treasurer , xvho , xvhether elected or not , are during the tenure of their respective offices to be ex-officio members of the trustees ; the number of the trustees xvill thus at startingbe five , but may , by the vacation of their respective offices by either or both the present W . M . and Treasurer be increased to six or sex-cn . I xvish that , including the ex-officio trustees , their number may never be less than jive , of xvhom three shall be a quorum . In the event of any of the trustees

ceasing to be a member of the lodge , or to reside , permanently in Bath , or becoming bankrupt or insolvent , or compounding xvith his creditors , his office shall be deemed vacant , as in the event of death ; and I desire that before vacancies in the number of trustees , from xvhatever cause or causes resulting , shall never exceed txvo before successors are appointed , such successors to be elected in all cases in the manner prescribed for the first election , except

that the number of the names to be xvritten on the voting papers shall never exceed the number of trustees to be elected . In thc unforseen and I hope improbable event of the dissolution of the lodge , or the reduction of its members to less than seven , or failure in any of thc conditions of this grant , I xvish the principal sum of £ 200 to be gix-en to the Bath Royal United Hospital , and the loving cup , list of subscribers , and portrait to the senior trustee then living .

I am not so silly as to suppose that b y this or any other means I could purchase thc affection of my brethren ; nor , if 1 thought itpurchaseable , do I knoxv any coin sufficiently small by which I should estimate its value . I xvish not to create a nexv feeling , but to perpetuate an old one , that feeling of affectionate regard of xvhich my dear brethren have , during so many years , given me so many and such convincing proofs . The P . M . 's jexvel is to have engraven

thereon , besides the name of the recipient and date of presentation , thc xvords * Brother White s jexvel . ' This interesting and unique document xvas listened to xvith thc greatest attention , and on its conclusion Bro . T . Wilton ( Mayor ) rose and commented on the past Masonic zeal of liro . White , his kindliness of heart , his unabated love for thc Order , after having belonged so it for almost 50 years , ( only one being xvantingtocomplete that period ) , his desire

to hax * e his memory perpetuated in the lodge in so unique and generous a manner . Bro . Wilton concluded by expressing an opinion that the course pursed by Bro . White , xvhich xvould havc much inlluence on the future career of thc lodge , demanded much more than a hasty and bald vote of thanks to him . lie therefore proposed that the VV . M ., Wardens , Treasurer , ami Secretary form a committee to consider the best mode to be adopted by the lodge for thc reception and

acknowledgment of the considerate gifts . It was seconded by the W . M ., provided that thc Mayor xx-ould join the committee . With this addition thc resolution xvas carried . 'The business of the evening xvas brought to a close by a vote of thanks to thc VV . Ms . of Nos . 53 and 906 for their attendance , and to the mcmbcrsxvho had accompanied them .

In this xvas included the name of the brother visitor , xvho is a P . M . of No . 10 . Bro . Palmer acknoxvledged the compliment to himself , and Bro . VV . F . Collins on behalf of the Royal Sussex Lodge , both expressing their gratification at having heard the document received from Bro . White . The lodge xvas finally closed at half-past nine o ' clock .

CAMBRIDGE . —Scientific Lodge ( No . SS ) . — PRESENTATION TO THE DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER . —At the meeting held on the 10 th inst ., at the Lion Hotel , thc folloxving ofiicers xverc present : Bros . A . 'Thompson , VV . M . ; G . McCallum , S . VV . ; W . I ' aohler , J . VV . ; Spalding , Chap . ; W . II . Jarrold , Treas . ; T . Nichols , Sec ; O . Papworth , S . D . ; \ V . Purchas , J . D . ; E . Hills , P . M ., D . C ; F . Piggott , I . G . ; VV . Davidson , P . M ., Stxvd . ; also six Past

Masters , and about 30 brethren and visiting brethren . After the VV . M . had raised and passed candidates in an excellent manner the lodge xvas resumed in the First Degree , xvhen thc VV . M . rose and said he had a very pleasant duty to perform in having to present on behalf of the brethren of thc Scientific Lodge a jewel to Bro . York , P . M ., on his having been appointed VVorshipful Deputy Prov . Grand Master of the Province of Cambridgeshire . 'They xvere all

xvell axvate uf the great interest he took in Fieemasonry . Nearly 20 years ago he xvas the W . M . of that lodge , and he again gave his valuable assistance by accepting thc office of VV . M . last year , and they all knexv how well and ably he filled that chair . He ( the VV . M . ) did not think that the Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , the Earl of Hardivicke , could have found a brother in that province xvho xvould have been able to fulfil thc duties of Deputy better than Bro . J .

Neal York , P . M . He xvas sure it xvas an appointment xvhich xvas received with satisfaction by the xvhole province . 'They had a proof of that in the great number of brethren xvho had attended at his induction at Wisbech , and the hearty reception lie received . The W . AI . then said : Bro . P . M . York , I noxv present to you a Deputy Provincial Grand Master's jexvel , in appreciation of your valuable and longcontinued services to thc Craft . May you long be spared

to xvear it and come amongst us . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master in responding thanked the brethren of the old Scientific for their handsome present . Honours had recently been heaped upon him , and this xvas an additional honour xvhich he felt most deeply . He xvas exceedingly pleased to find that his appointment had given satisfaction in the province , and it xvas most

gratifying to knoxv that his elevation had caused no jealousy . He could easily understand this , because the brethren ot the province xvere—in the xvords of the installation ceremony—of too generous a disposition to envy his preferment . Again he thanked them most sincerely for this token of their good feeling and esteem , xvhich he should treasure to the end of his days . At the banquet xvhich folloxved the VV . M , gave thc toast

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of "The Prov . Grand Master and his Deputy , " and the D . P . G . M . said he had great pleasure in responding . If the Prov . Grand Master xvere present he xvould respond more fluently , but could not say more than he ( Bro . York ) felt , lie felt it to be a great kindness that they had received the toast so cordially , and on behalf of the P . G . M . and himself he thanked them . He likexvise thanked the

brethren of thc lodge for the high honour they had done him in presenting him xvith that very handsome jexvel . He xvas not axx-are xvhen he received it in lodge xvhat a handsome jexvel it was . He thanked them also for the manner in xvhich the presentation had been made . Since he had been in high position in the province he had attended the Sir Isaac Ncivton ( University ) Lodge , and had been received there xvith the same cordiality as he had met xvith in his

oxvn lodge , and he had felt very strongly throughout the xvhole of his preliminary introductions as D . P . G . M . the kindly feelings xvhich had been displayed toxvards him . It xvas much more than he expected . " He only hoped that his principal and himself might be able to maintain their good esteem . During the proceedings the W . M . xvas more than once complimented on the manner in xvhich he had gone through his xvork . ————

TEIGNMOUTH . — Benevolent Lodge ( No . 303 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bro . XV . H . R . Saunders , VV . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . F . C Frost , S . VV . ; H . W . Grant , J . VV . ; R . C Musgrave , Chap . ; I . U . Valentine , P . M ., Sec ; Hugh Elliot , S . D . ; P . G . Oobson , J . D . ; H . Pryer , D . C ; L L . Van Toll ,

E . Everard , Stxvd . ; VV . H . Huggins , Tyler ; IT . VV . Marshal , I . P . M . ; P . Ms . C J . Workman , C . H . Collings , F . C . Hallett , G . N . Burden , P . P . G . S . Wks . ; and Bro . Frank Banbury . The minutes of the last regular lodge xvere read and confirmed . A sum of fix-c guineas and a remission of arrears

xx-ere voted to a member of the lodge xvho from unforseen circumstances had become temporarily embarrassed . T he W . M . presented a very handsome 'Third Degree sheet to the lodge . A vote of thanks xvas recorded to the VV . M . for the handsome gift , xvhich xvas manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London , and the lodge xvas then closed in due form . _____

HADLEIGH . —Virtue and Silence Lodge ( No . 332 ) . — 'The installation meeting xvas held on thc 6 th inst . in thc lodge room attached to the White Lion Hotel . 'There xvas a large attendance of members and visitors , including representatives of Grand and Prov . Grand Lodge . 'The folloxving signed the presence book : Bros . J . King , VV . M . j C . J . Grimxvade , S . VV . ; | . C . Norman , J . VV . ; VV . Hart ,

lrcas . ; A . J . Grimxvade , Sec . ; C H . A . Haxvard , S . D . ; Jair . es Warren , J , D . ; William Gardiner , P . M ., D . of C . ; C . Smallman , I . G . ; G . A . Hardacre , P . M ., Org . ; las . Whittle . T yler ; T . VV . Chisnall , P . M . ; F . Grimwade , P . M . ; S . Cooper , P . M . ; E . VV . Archer , T . Cook , R . Aldous , A . Taylor , and H . R . 'Taylor . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . ; VV . Clarke , P . G . P . ;

Jas . Icrry , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts ; N . Tracy , Prov . G . Sec ; T . J . Railing , Prov . G . Sec . Essex ; II . Grimxvade , 51 ; ) . M . Harvey , P . P . G . S . B . ; S . R . Anness , P . M . 37 6 ; F . VV . Jennings , W . M . 1224 ; C . VV . Grimwood , S . W . 1224 ; S . K . Woodward , Sec . 1663 ; R . F . B . Perry , 555 ; and T . R . Elkington , 376 . Lodge having been opened , thc Deputy Prov . Grand

Master installed Hro . Charles ) . Grimxvade as W . M . in succession to Bro . John King , during xvhose term of ofiice the lodge had made very satisfactory progress . 'The nexv VV . M . appointed his ollicers as folloxvs : Bros . J . C . Norman , S . VV . ; C H . U . Hoxvard , J . VV . ; VV . Hart , P . M ., Treas . ; A . J . Grimxvade , P . M ., Sec ; G . A . Hardacre , P . M ., Org . ; VV . Gardiner , P . M ., D . of C ; 1 . Warren .

S . D . ; E . C . Smallman , J . D . ; II . R . Taylor , I . G . ; and Whittle , Tyler . In appointing thc Treasurcrand Secretary the VV . M . made especial reference to thc assistance they had rendered to thc lodge in thc past . The lodge having been closed thc brethren partook of a banquet at the White Lion I lotel , admirably served by Bro . R . Aldous . "The Queen and thc Craft" and "The M \\ I C . r ! tni \ \ T . 1 Gt « l * I . knuln . r l . » An npm . ncn . I ... I .... ll .....:

asticalW received , the toast of " Thc Pro Grand Master and other Grand Lodge Officers " xvas given . Bros , the Rev . C J . Martyn and W . Clarke responded . Thc Worshi p ful Master in proposing the toast of " The Prov . Grand Master of Suffolk , the Deputy P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers " expressed the satisfaction felt , in thc xvay the Prov . Grand Master managed

thc affairs of the province ; as to Bro . the Rev . C J . Martyn , he xvas sure that if a Mason xvent into any province , the mention of his name caused a thrill in every heart . They xvelcomed him there , and rejoiced to sec him in better health . 'They had xvith them Bro . Tracy , the nexv Secretary of the province , xvho xvas throxving an amount of energy and spirit into his xvork xvhich entitled him to great

credit and their thanks . The Deputy Prov . G . M . responded , and expressed the great pleasure he felt in the success of thc Stexvards to the Charities ; the province was noxv subscribing a good amount , and only last xveek Bro . J . M . Harvey took up to the festival dinner 200 guineas as a contribution from Suffolk . Bro . 'Tracy also responded .

" The Masonic Charities" xvas responded to by Bro . Harvey , xvho made an urgent appeal . His list required 15 guineas to bring it up to 200 guineas , and he hoped he should receive some further subscriptions . Bro . 'Terry also responded , dealing xvith the subscriptions from Suffolk , and appealed for continued support . The Deputy Prov . G . M ., in civinrr the toast of " The

VV . M ., " mentioned the excellent manner in which the nexvly-installed VV . M . had carried out his xvork in the lodge as if to the manner born . The VV . M . responded , and " 'The Deputy Provincial Grand Marster , " "The Installing Master , " "The Secretary , " and other toasts followed .

The VVorshi p ful Master , in the course of the evening , announced his intention of contributing five guineas to Bro . Harvey ' s list for the funds of the Benevolent Institution , and four other members of the lodge contributed txvo and a half guineas each , thus making up the desired contribution of 200 guineas from the province .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above select lod ge took place at the High School for Boys , Brook-hill , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . R . Edmonds , W . M ., presiding , supported by thc following officers and brethren : Bros . W . Rees ,

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S . W . ; E . Palmer , J . W . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G J . W ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg ., Sec ; A . H . Letton , S . D . ; T . VV . Richardson , J . D . ; C . Laxvson , I . G . ; VV . B . Ledger , Org . ; H . Mason , I . P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M . ; XV . B . Lloyd , P . M . ; Capt . W . Watkins , S . W . 1 7 S 9 ; J . H . Roberts , VV . M . 700 ; H . Fisher , S . D . S 71 ; VV . Mattey , 13 ; and about 40 of the brethren of the

lodge . The business consisted of balloting for Mr . Jas . Farrier , xvhich proving unanimous that gentleman xvas initiated . Bros . IT . G . Delatouche and D . K . Somers xvere raised , both ceremonies being splendidl y worked by the W . M . and his

officers . Handsome portraits of Lord Holmesdale xvere distributed to those members of the lodge xvho had subscribed to the testimonial presented to his lordship on his completing the twenty-first year of his Grand Mastership of the Province of Kent . Lodge xvas then closed in due form .

After supper the customary toasts were honoured . Thc toast of "Bro . Lord Holmesdale , P . G . M . Kent , " having been given , that of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M . Kent , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers " followed , and xvas coupled with the name of Bro . Coupland , xvho in response expressed his gratitude to the brethren for the cordial manner in xvhich they at all times received the name of their

Prov . G . M . and the Grand Officers . He xvas very pleased to say that the subscribers to the late testimonial presented to his lordship xvould noxv have an excellent likeness of his lordship in their oxvn homes , and it xvas xvith feelings or pride he mentioned that the Pattison Lodge and chaptef subscribed the largest amounts to the testimonial of any lodge or chapter in the province . Sixty-six copies had

been received and distributed that night , and he felt sure they xvould agree xvith him that the presentation of his portrait to every subscriber to the fund xvas a kind and gracious act on the part of their esteemed and beloved Prov . Grand Master , to xvhom he xvished thc blessings of health and happiness for many years to come . Bro . Lloyd , in the absence of the I . P . M ., proposed "The

Health of the VV . M . " Bro . Edmonds acknoxvledged the brethren ' s kindness , and then gave "Thc Initiate , " xvho having returned thanks , "The Visitors" xvcre saluted with a hearty fire , and Bros . Roberts , Watkins , and Fisher returned thanks . The T yler ' s toast concluded the

proceedings , xvhich xvere enlivened by some fine singing . VVe must not close this brief report xvithout expressing our admiration of the musical arrangements carried out by Bro . Ledger , xvho , xvith the assistance of Bros . Lloyd , jun ., Sanders , Johnson , and Laxvson , sang occasional hymns and responses during the ceremonies xvith telling effect .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . — Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on the oth inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there xvcre present Bros . VV . G . Brighten , P . M . 72 and 5 6 9 , Prov . G . Org ., W . M . j J . C Johnstone , P . M ., P . P / G . D ., as S V \ f . G . R . Daxvson , J . VV . ; F . VVood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking . PMPZl-WnnfC K ^ .

... .. . . Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . Chap ., Chaplain T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., as S . D ;; C Floyd , I . P . M . 1817 , Prov . G . S . J . D . ; L . Warren , jun ., I . G . ; Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M ., \ . / .., P . P . G . D .. Urg . ; S . Penny and C F . Woosnam , Stexvards ; A . VV . Martin , Tyler ; VV . D . PI >"* fr ft ° r- A - ii , i " ' iPJ ; ' . " KJ ™ - P ' "

Bridgeland , tl . Halls , T . A . R . Whistlar , W . J . Bclcham . i » - , * tc » u ' G , \ , J ^? ' . J- Girlin W Lloyd Wise , E . F . Wood , VV . J . Chignell , E . G . Phillips , A . M . Gerussi , H . Luker , and VV . Gregson . Visitors : Bros . Col . thc Hon . H . G . Lambart , P . M ., and W . II . Peaccy .

i ne minutes 01 tne last meeting having been read and confirmed , and other business transacted , Bros . A . Bullcy , A . Cayton , and VV . Tyler xvere passed to the Second Degree ; and the ballot having been unanimous in his favour the Rev . P . H . Droostan xvas duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order . A joining member having been proposed , thc lodge was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to refreshment .

BOOTLE . —Bootle Lodge ( No . I 473 ) .-Thc annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge xvas held at the Molyneux Assembly Rooms , near Liver-? t r I ' . on l l ! urs ? ay * thc clh inst . Bro . VV . R . Brexvster , VV . M ., was in the chair , and thc officers assisting him in thc duties of the lodge xverc Hros . J . C . Paterson , P . M . ; J . Duncan , jun ., P . M .. P . P . G . D . C . Harold Wi » tf

, «' ¦ ' S \ \ £ ' , . cas P-P-CS . B . ; Robert HaFley , J . W . ; Robert Scott , Sec . ; J . Plaits , S . D . ; Job Clarke I . D . ; Herbert laylor , I . G . ; and J . Secombcr , P . M . 59 .. The attendance of visitors from other lodges xvas very large , among those present being Bros . J . B . McKenzie , P . G . S . D ., P . M . and Treas . 1 C 09 ; Thomas Salter , P . P . G I . D ., P . M . 241 ; J . Wells , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . , 8 o * Rev

i-i ifS ^ r ?" ^ ' ; h , U , ap '' A ' 3 S <>; Geo . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ., P . M . 24 . and 13 S 0 ; Rev . Dr . H yde , ioS 6 ; R . A . Davies , W . M . 13 S 0 ; Lexvis Peake , W . M . » ° ^ J ^ Howard , 1350 ; George Ratcliffe , Sec . 13 S 0 ; Andrexv C Paterson , P . M . 1075 ; Richard R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; JR . H . H , PM .. 1713 ; S . Walsh , , 7 , 3 ; C . A . Luker , Sec . 241 ; VV . Wilkinson , VV . M . 1086 : lamp *

Keet , P . M . ' 356 JH . Barclay , P . M , „ s ; E . J . Calloxv , S . VV . 1094 ; J . J . Smith , S . VV . 1035 ; W . Savage , I . P . M ! 1 G 09 ; J . Cantor , Sec . 1609 ; C H . Buchanan , 1 G 09 ; B . Hughes , 1609 ; D . Gumming , 1 O 09 ; and J . Davies , 1 \ V 1325 . J J ' " 1 he VV . M . elect was Bro . Robert Harley , J . W ., xvho xvas P ^ f J f ° ' ' 'allalion hy Bros . W . II . Clemmey , P . M ., ¦ > W . R . Brexvster , the retiring W . M ., the ceremony of installation being admirably and imnrnssiv ,. ! ., ^( .. r ^ A u ..

liro . J . Duncan , jun ., P . M . After installation Bro . Harley invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . VV . R . Brewster LP . M ; , Isaac Platts , S . W . ; Robert Scott , I . W . ; Rev E * . I' ilf ' D x , ap Y > , h C ~ Pa" ? r son ' P-M-, 1 ' J . C ; Samuel LM bs P , M i 7 H / I \? - ?;? y ^ t - ( el ccted for ""¦ ninth . me ; Harold Wyatt , P . M ., Sec ; Job Clarke , Asst . Sec ; Dr . Herbert Taylor , S . D . ; L . VV . Haves . I . D . Wm .

Urogdcn , * . G . ; homas M . Stanbury , Stxvd . ; J . G . Forsyth , Org . ; and Wm . Blake , Tyler . Before thc lodge xvas closed Bro . J . Duncan , jun ., on behalf of the members of the lodge presented Bro . Ibbs xvith a handsome silver tea and coffee service and an illuminated address , as a token of the esteem in xvhich his services to the lodge as Treasurer for nine years and as its first W . M . are held by the brethren . The address conveyed in xvarm terms the sincere feeling of respect and admiration of the brethren to Bro . Ibbs .