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of the Province of Snssex , to which Bros . Clowes and Allen responded . The Visitors , given by Bro . Bnrfield , wns acknowledged by Brother S . H . Soper . The W . M . sabmitteil the Past Masters , and Brothers ] Billinghurst and Anscornba replied . Tho Initiates , proposed by Bro . Berry , was acknowledged by Bros . Reid and Yoneus . Tho W . M ., in eulogistic terms , gave the Officers of the Lodge , to which

Bros . W . C . Newsam , 0 . Embling , and A . Loader responded . The Tyler ' s toast completed the list . During the evening a pleasant selection of musio was admirably sustained by Miss Maud Bond , Miss Edith Welling , Mies Evelyn Padwiok , Bro . George Perren ( vocalists ) , and Mr . Lewis Mennioh ( solo violin ) , Bro . H . S . Gates P . P . G . O . proving an able accompanist .

EARL OF SUSSEX LODGE , No . 2201 . THE annual installation meeting was held at the Royal Pavilion , ou Saturday , 25 th nit . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . Richard Clowes P . P . G . W ., who was supported by his Officers and member * of the Lodge . Tho Lodge having been formally opened tho W . M . said the time had come for him to vacate the chair , but , before doing so , he wished to thank all his Officers for what they had

done for bim during his most pleasant year of office . Every one had been most kind ; they had vied with eaoh other in trying to make his Mastership a year of happiness , and had doue so most successfully . He felt bound to give a speoial meed of tbauks to hia Secretary , whose kindness and many exertions on his bohalf he shonld ever remomber , and he trusted that rhw succeeding VV . M . ' s might have his

co-operation and assistance ( always given with pleasure ) for many years to come . He ( Bro . Clowes ) hoped he might be spared to welcome all his Officers as W . M . ' s of tho Earl of Snssex Lodge iu tho years to come , and he would endeavour to make their year of office as happy as they made his . The V . W . Bro . Rev . E . R . Currie . Dean of Battle , Grand Chaplain , and Provincial Grand Chaplain , was installed W . M .

for the ensuing year , the oeremony being ably performed by the V . W . Brother Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary . The newly installed W . M . then appointed his Officers , those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz .: —Brothers Riohard Clowes P . P . G . W . I . P . M ., H . E . Price , M . D ., P . P . G . W . S . W ., Dr . A . King P . P . G . O . J . W ., Major-General Barnett Ford

P . D . G . D . Bengal Treasurer , V . P . Freeman P . G . D . P . P . G . W . Prov . G . Secretary Secretary , C . W . Hudson P . P . G . W . S . D ., J . P . Slingsby Roberts J . D ., Bampfylde Warre P . P . G . D . Dir . of Cers ., J . P . Knigt . t Assistant Dir . of Cers ., Chapman Marshall Organist , R . Pearcy Clowes I . G ., R . Pidcock Prov . G . Registrar Steward , A . Scott Steward , H . II . Hughes Tyler . The W . M ., in presenting Brother

R . Clowes with a Past Master ' s j & wol , spoke iu eulogistic terms of the admirable manner iu whioh tho retiring W . M . had c irried out tho duties of hia office , tho Worshipful Depnty Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott ) also acknowledging in his be truest manner the untiriog zeal with which Bro . Clowes hud devoted himself to tho Lodge . Bro . Clowes , in responding , said that although the jewel had

not been voted for him , as was usual in such cases , at their last meeting in April , he regarded the circumstauco as a good omen of their kind feeling towards him , as it proved he bad been thought of since that meeting by tho brothren . Tho kind worrl 8 of the W . M ., the flattering remarks of Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott , and the handsome jewel , told him that his efforts in doing all in his power for the gooi

and welfare of the Earl of Sussi-x Lodge during bis ilaatev * hv , > had been appreciated . Leaving tho chair with the goodwill and b--st wishes of the brethren , their kindness would always ba remembered by him , and he should never forget his year of office as their W . M The Lodge haviug been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet .

Bnpplied by Bro . D . Mutton , of King ' s-road , whose catering save the highest satiffaction . The newly installed W . M . presided , bat , having to leave by au early train , was unable to take part iu the posb prandial proceedings , and left the duties of W . M . to theable ' and experienced bands of Bro . R . Clowes I . P . M . The latter gave the opening toasts , the Queen and the Craft , tbe M . W . Grand Master

H . R . H . the Prince of Walo ? , and the Right Worshipful Depnty Graud Master the Right Honourable tho E-trl of Lathom , and Officers of Grand Lodge Present and Past . The Wor . Bro . Sandeman respouded on behalf of the Grand Lodge , and expressed tbe pleasure he felt in visiting such an efficieutly-worked Lodge aa the Earl of Sussex , and receiving such kind aud fraternal greeting from thoso present . Ue

threw out some interesting suggestions for tho consideration ot the members of new Lodges . Bro . R . Clowes next propospd "The U . VV . Prov . Grand Master H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught . ; tha W . Depnty Prov . Grand Master Sir W . T . Marriott . Q . C ., M . P .. Judgo Advocate-General , Past Grand- Steward ; and Officers of Prov . Graud L > dge Present and Past . " Their P . G . M ., he was glad to learn , would

shortly be stationed at Portsmouth , and ho had no donbt tbar . H . R . H . wonld visit the brethren in Snssex at his first opportunity , when he would bo sure to receive a hearty welcome . It had been reported that the Dnke of Connaug . it would visit Brighton in January , but he believed he wonld attend the Provincial Graud Lodge of Mark Master Masons in February . He ( Bro . Clowes ) was pleased to a-o tho

Deputy Provincial Grand Master amongst thorn , and was also gratified at the attendance of so many Provincial Grand Officers . Ho embraced the opportunity of congratulating Bro . E . Morrison Prov . G . J . W . ( Mayor of Eastbourne ) on the excellent arrangements ho had made on the previous day for tho reception of tho Provincial Grand Lodgeat Eastbourne . Brother Sir W . T . Marriott , in responding ,

, apologised lor the absence of Bro . Gerald VV . E . Loder . He had that day attended the wedding of Bro . Loder , and the brethren would bo pleased to learn that thoir Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had honoured the occasion with bis presence . Bro . R . Clowes next « ivo tho Worshipful Master of the Earl of Sussex Lodge . He

regretted that Bro . Carrie had been compelled to leave so early , but the brethren wonld , he was sure , g ive tho toast a very hearty reception . Their W . M . was a worthy and distinguished Mason , and one of whom they were all prond . Thoso who paw his excellent work during tho afternoon would agree with him iu predicting that under

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Pirn . Carrie ' s Mastership tho L irlge would have a prosperous year . I ' introducing 'ho toast of the Past Masters of tho Lodge , the " Provincial Graud Secre'tvvy , \\ i \ w speaking of tho excellent work of the Past Masters , and of the kind manner in which they appreciated his services , said he h » dtbe « n rentvvud bv soma of th » brethren to make

a small presentation to Bro . Clowes a-i an earnest of their good feeling toward-i him , and an a token cf their thorough appreciation of thn hospitality whioh Bro . Clones had ext-nded to them . Th » presents , tion took ihe tVrm of a silver bowl nod aa illuminated addrea * . The latter , the work of Bro . VV . Gil ) , read as follows : —

" Presented , tognlher with a silver bowl , to W . Bro . Richard Clowes P . P . G . S . W . P . M . Earl of Sussex Lodge , No . 2201 , by a few Masonio friends , as a token of fraternal regard , 25 th Oorobor 1890 . Signed H . W . ( J . Abell , J . Adames , W . Bottinar , E . Broadbridge , E . A . Buchanan , S . Donrnan , VV . Gill , T . P . Hark ^ r , G . Holman , VV . B . Isworth , S . R Legg , A . J . Lametto , VV . E . Morns , W . A . Tooth , R . Willard and VV Wright . "

Bro . Clowes , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically received . He said there were some moments in their live 3 when they felt inadequate to say what they felt . Suoh was tho case with him then , for the presentation had o-mie upon him as a great surprise , and he was not , prepared with words to thank them sufficiently for suoh a token of kind and fraternal feeling . Sinoo lie had resided in Sussex

he had received the greatest kindness from the Masonio brethren , and dnring his year of office ns W . M . of the Earl of Sussex Lodge he had been gratified to have so mnuy friends around him . He wished to thank the Grand Secretary , Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke , for his constant attendance . During his Mastership seven brethren had been initiated into the Lodge , and nine joining members had beon oloctod ; and he

had experiencod the great p ' easnre of meeting 200 guests . Ilia wife wonld greatly appreciate the presentation , for she was a thorough Mason at heart , as Bro . Shadwell Clerke could testify . He again wished to thank the brethren for their kindness and goodwill . Bro . R . Clowes next submitted tbe toist of "The Visitors , " to which Bros . W . E . Morrison , Major Carvell , and S . H . Soper responded .

Bro . Bellington acknowledged "The Initiates , " and Bro . G . Hallett that of " The W . M . ' s of tho Lodges in the Province . " Bro . H . E . Price S . W . responded for " The Officers of the Lodge ; " " The Tyler ' s " toast completing the list . Dnring the evening the musical arrange , moots , by Bro . Chapman Marshall , Organist of the Lodge , gavo great

pleisnre to the company . Songs were sung by Mr . Wilfrid Achfield ( a vary promising tenor from the Guildhall School of Music ) , Mr . G . Marten Barling , Bro . J . P . Sling-by Robert * , and Master C . Steward . Mr . H . Ivan Clowes also gave a cornot solo , aud Brother C . VV . Hudson a refutation . The duties of accompanist wero ably carried o it by Bro . Tnrle Lee .

Sterndale Bennet Chapter, No. 2182.

STERNDALE BENNET CHAPTER , No . 2182 .

r PHB ropular meeting took place ou the 11 th ult ., at the Surrey A- Misonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , Comps . Dr . Walmsley Little noting as First Principal , John . Hodges Second , Jackson Thin ) , assisted by tho other Officers . Bro . Leonard Venables , a musical instructor , was exalted iu due form . Comps . Hodges , Jackson , and

tho " . Soj . gavo evident signs of their study and future intentions . The ceremonies being concluded , the Companions dined together , afterwards spending a pleasant mnsioal evening . The visitors were 0 imps , John fleefl and H . J . Wick * , Secreta-y and noting Preceptor of thu Industry Chapter of Irs ruction , No . 1 S (> .

St. Aubyn Lodge, No. 64.

ST . AUBYN LODGE , No . 64 .

i nilE annnal meeting was held on Monday , 27 th nit ., at the i- Ebritigton Hall , Devonport . The W . M . elect . Wor . Brother A . J . Willcocks was installed by Wor . Bro . It . T . Parsons P . ' ! . St ., tho retiring W . M . The Board of Installed Masters also included Wor . Bros . C . Watson P . P . G . D ., J . 11 . Dugdale P . P . G . D . C ., J . T . C-ossley P . P . G . S . B . 61 , J . Oldfield 1 G P . P . G . A . Secretary . The

Officers invested by the W . M . were Wor . Bros . R . T . Parsons I . P . M ., Bros . W . G . Watson S . W ., J . T . Allingham J . W ., T . VV . Easterbrooko M . O ., VV . Grimes S . O . fl . J . S . Worth . 7 . 0 ., Wo-. Bro . J . J . Crosdey Ttva-nrer , Bros . W . Everett Secretary , VV . Ttio'iias Registrar of

Mark ^ , C . Farthing S . D ., T . Dewst . one J . D ., C . Nowton Organist , VV . Hurrell I . G ., H . Oliver and J . Kendall Stewards , J . Henderson Tyler . Tho auditors presented a satisfactory report of the finances of tho Lodge .

During tho recent visit of the . Channel Squadron , tho Freemasons of Scarborough invited their naval brethren to avail themselves of the hospitality afforded by the Masonic Club . At the Old Globe Lodgo , No . 200 , on Wednesday , the 15 th ult ., there was a fair sprinkling of the visitors .

On Tuesday evening the Rt . Hon ., the Lord Mayor Sir Henry Aroa Isaacs , Past Grand Warden , visited the brethren of the Israel Lodge , No . 205 . Wo shall g ive u report of the proceedings next week .

The William Sbnrmur Lodge , No . 2374 ' , will be consecrated at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , on Mondtiy , 24 th November . The ceremony of consecration will be

performed by the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master the Right Hon . the Lord Brooke ; the R . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , will instal tho W . M .