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1602 , Hoit 856 , Cottebrnne P . G P ., Finnister 901 , Gooding 1329 , Isaacs 1624 , Guys 395 , Pascoe 27 , Sto . r 7 P > 5 , For-e 1693 , Brit . -n Rf > 0 , Lea 1897 , Smither 193 , Warton 19 SK , Daniels 300 , Dyuoso 1 S 53 , Rose 1607 , Barrage 1115 , Enright , Gaseoyne 395 , and others . Lodge was opened soon after four o ' clock , and after the ordinary routine

bnsiness had been transacted , the report of the Andit Committeewhich showed the Lodge to b _ in a sound financial position—was received and adopted . Brother Arthur Ferrar was then presented for the benefit of installation , and a board of Installed Masters having been dnly constituted tho installation ceremony was ably

carried out by Brother Payne , whose working was much admired . On tho re-admission of tho brethren , the newly installed Master was proclaimed , and saluted with the customary honours , after which he invested his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . Payne I . P . M ., Polak S . W .. G . Ferrar J . W ., Brand P . M . Treasurer , Lee P . M . Sec

Olley S . D ., Beasley J . D ., Rich I . G ., Wright D . C , Frisby Organist , Simpson and Robinson Stewards , Marsh Tyler . The ballot was then opened for Mr . Henry J . Allardyce , who had been nominated by Bro . Frisby and seconded by Brother Rich . The voting was unanimously in favour , and Mr . Allardyce was initiated by the Worshipful Master ,

who performed the ceremony in perfect mariner . At the conclusion of bnsiness the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Brother Clemow , in a style which well sustained the character of this old and popular City hotel . After the loyal toasts , the Immediate Past Master rose . He

had the honour and privilege or proposing tbe next toast . ; he was sure the brethren would all join with him in drinking the health of their newly-installed Worshipful Master . He was very pleased indeed to sen Brother Arthur Ferrar in that honourable position . They had worked shoulder to shonlder together for many years , and

Brother Ferrar was eminently deserving the honour the brethren had conferred npon him . They had seen the creditable manner in which he bad performed the ceremony of initiation that evening ; and no doubt afc their next meetings he would work the other two degrees in equally satisfactory manner . The fcoasfc having been received with

enthusiasm , the Worshipful Master thanked the brethren sincerely for the high compliment they had paid him . He conld only assure them that if they gave him the opportunity of working he would strive to the utmost of his ability to give them satisfaction . Brother Oakley having recited the humourous composition , " Mrs . Caudle on

Freemasonry , " the Worshipful Master proposed the Initiate , in doing which he said it had afforded him much pleasure to have initiated Brother Allardyce into the mysteries and privileges of tho Craft . He hoped the time would come when Brother Allardy . o would occupy

the position which he now filled , ami that be would prove a credit to the Craft and to this Lodge in particular . Brother Allardyce thanked them for the kind reception they had given to the toast , bnt he reminded them of the old adage , "Take the will for the deed . " After the kindness with which ho had been admitted into this

honourable Institution , bo was perfectly at a loss to express the intensity of his feelings . He trusted that he might realise the hope expressed by the Worshi pful Master . For the Visitors Brother Whi'e was first called npon to respond ; in doing so he said he felt peculiar pleasure that the United States of America had been mentioned iu conneeeion

with the toast . He was sure they wonld not deem it egotistical of him when he said he was proud to answer for that toast , for assuredly no mother was prouder of her son or daughter than England was proud of his conntry . He further wished to thank them for the extreme hospitality they lad tendered to a representative of the

United States . Brother Raikes , on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset , thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which its representatives had been received that evening . He assured them that he had never seen the work of the day surpassed in any of the thirteen Lodges in the Province of Dorset which he had the

pleasure of visiting occasionally . He sincerely hoped that the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U . might rest upon all their undertakings . He thanked them also on behalf of the Faith and Unanimity Lodge , No . 417 , which was his mother Lodge ; and in speaking of that Lodge he was reminded of a certain young lady to whom five gentlemen made

a proposal of marriage . In her perplexity and dilemma , she went to the captain of the ship on which she was a passanger , and asked his adviee . The captain replied that if she came on deck next mornins ., and jn / nped overboard he would challenge the suitors to save her , and the one who did so shonld be accepted . It was a beautiful morning

with the sun shining brightly , as she stood with the five suitors around , and as she jumped overboard four of them spraug after her , aud brought her safely back to the ship . Then she was equall y puzzled , and said to the captain , " What am I to do ? they are all so wet . " " Take the dry one , " said the captain , meaning himself , and

he certainly had the pleasontesfc position of the whole five . He thought he could not do better than follow the captain ' s example in iv . ponding to this toast , nod let the other Vi . itovs sppak for themselves . Bro . Woodman W . M . 1950 , said having been initiated in this Lodge it gave him very great pleasure to see Bro . Ferrar occupying the

chair ; it proved that study and assiduity had brought their own reward . He hoped Bro . Feriar ' a year would be crowned with every possible success . Bros . Forge , Hoit , McLaren , Darnell , and Walters also responded . Each speaking in complimentary terms of the excellent working they had witnessed iu tho Lodge-room , and of the

abundant hospitality that had been exten led to the visitors . The W . M . in proposing the Past Masters , said he . was pleased to see seven or eight of them present that evening , though ho regretted that Bro . Chapman was still very ill . Ho spoke of tho valuable counsel and assistance given by the Past Masters to tho W . M ., and said a very

pleasant ciuty now devolved upon him in connection with the toast . That was to present Bro . Payne , their I . P . M , with a splendid jewel , which had been unanimously voted him by the Lodgo as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to

the Lodge during his year of office . The jewel was a very handsome ono , having on the bar the name of tho Lodge , with the Co . tof Arms of Prince Arthur , and ou tho reverse side was the incription , " Presented by tbe Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1524 , to Bro . John

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Lambert Payne P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services as VV orshi p fnl Master . 28 th January , 1886 . " Bro . Payne , in responding , said h . End endeavoured > o carry out tho duties of hi * office to the b'vst of liis ability , and this mark of their favour showed that h ' s efforts had been appreciated . Bros . Smyth aud Brasted also suitably

returned thanks . The Worshipful Master next propose ! the Treasnrer and Secretary , paying each a high compliment . Bro . Brand thanked the brethren for the confidence they repo ed iu him as their Treasurer . He was gratified afc the excellent balance sheet which he had been able to present to them . He had

proposed that a certain portion of the benevolent fund in the hands of tho Treasurer should be invested , and this proposal bad been accepted in good spirit by the Andifc board . Bro . Le- ? , as Secretary , said ho would not enlarge upon the financial aspect of the Lodge , beyond this—t ^ at , although the money was to be placed in the bank

in the names of the W . M . for tho time being , with the Treasurer and Secretary , at the same time ifc was to be understood that it wonld not be withdrawn except bv resolution of the Lodge . They would

quite agree with him , as father of the Lodge , that he was justified in congratulating himself upon its continued prosperity . The W . M . then proposed tbe Officers , who responded , and the Tyler brought to a close a very enjoyable and happy evening .

Masonic Ball At Folkestone.

MASONIC BALL AT FOLKESTONE .

DURING the past year Masonry in Folkestone has mad- rapid strides , and one of the greatest ( in a public manner ) was the idea of a Masonio ball on a scile never b 'fore , attempted iu Fnlkn . stone . After mnch anticipation , great worry , and deep anxiety on tho part of the Stewards and Committee , the ball , which took placo on Wednesday evening , the 27 th ult ., must certainly havo given

satisfaction to those gentlemen , as it did to all who had tho pleruuro of being- present . The gentlemen who devoted their time to the carrying out , of the pr-liminary arrangements as the Commi't-e wero Bros . S . Joseph W . M ., G . L . Hurt I . P . M ., U . Stock P . M ., F . Klatt P . M . P . Z ., W . L . Earnshaw P . M ., J . Sherwood P . M ., William

Francis P . M ., A . II . Holbein P . M ., J . Kennett P . M . P . Z ., W . Cessford H ., E Hire J ., A . Potts S . W ., A . J . Crane J . W ., G . Spurgen , Jn .. Hart , J . Sherwood jun ., F . Hall , J . AMridtre , and U . Waite , and th » y certainly did all in their power to enhance the pleasure of the evening . But the succp . s was more immediately due to Bros . J . K' -nnott ,

Secret iry . J . Hart and J . Sherwood jun . The ball was held at i . hn Pavilion Hotel , and the room used for dancing was the splendid saloon of the Hotel , whilst the appartments on either side were utilised as refreshment and lounge rooms . The ball room was very prettily decorated , by Mr . E . Harris , with Masonic banners and

emblems and national flacrs , whilst the dance baud of Mr . J . R . C Roberts , conducted by Bro . H . S . Roberts Ori _ aui . fc , was neci ssaril y the principal feature in fcho evening ' s enjoyment . Tho fl'iral decorations were effectively carried out by Mr . J Amos . ' Bros . Spur gen and Waite , who catered ft r the guests , could not have dune so in a

better manner , and their arrangements for the comfort of those present were most considerate . It would be superfluous to congratulate the gentlemen who acted as Ball Stewards , Bros . ^ . Hart J . W ., H . Waite J . D ., J . Sherwood jun . and Saunders . D . incing wis carried on with great , zest until nearly five o ' clock a . m .,-when the

guests dispersed . Tho following is a list of rhosi presen ' . : —Bros . i-. Joseph W . M . 558 nnd Mr « . Joseph , Mr . W . S . Joseph , Bro . A . Petts S . W . 558 , Bro . Jas . K-nnett . P . M . 558 and Mrs . Kennett , Br . > . F . Klatt P . M . 558 , Bro . Jas . Hart , 558 and Mrs . Hart , Bro . G . L . Hart P . M . 558 , Bro . W . Kenne t J . W . 1436 , Mrs . W . Kennett , Bro . G .

Peden 125 and Mr _ . Peden , Bro . Ed . Hire P . M . 125 , Bro . R . GouUe ., Miss Goulden , Mr . and Mrs . Downing , Mr . and Mrs . T . Edward '' , Bro . T . H . English 558 and Mr .. T . H . English , Mrs . J . English and Miss English , Bro . Elliott P . M . 125 and Mrs Elliott , Mr ., Mrs . and Miss Salter , Bro . G . Spurgen 558 and Mrs . Spurgen , Bro . H . Wa te

ao 8 Mrs . II . Waite and Mi-s Forder , Mr . and Mrs . Morrison , Mr . and Mrs . R . Pope , Bro . Shaw W . M . 125 and Mrs . Shaw Mr . and Mrs . G . Hawkins , Mr . and Mrs . T . Medhurst , Mr . Pepper , Miss Hey wood , Mr . G . Hills , Miss D . Hills , Mia * Major , Miss Jenner , Miss Foster , Mr . Joseph Foster , Miss Saunders . Miss Pop ° , Miss Woodman , Miss

Farley , Bro . Frederi .-k Francis 558 , Miss Court , Bro . VV . Griffin 558 , Aliss Marks , Bro . Cole 558 , Miss Gorham , Bro . J . N . Rogers 558 , Miss Rogers , Bro . J . Eldridge 558 , Miss Gosling , Mrs . Hatherall , Mr . Urben , Miss Paine , Bro . G . F . Taylor 558 , Bro . W . Saunders 558 , Bro . C Saunders 558 , Mr . and Misses Smith ( 2 ) , Mr . G . Spriguett ,

Mr . S . S . May , Bro . J . Sherwuod jun . 558 , Bro . Cameron 125 , Mr . C . Bee , Bro . H . Clements 558 , Bro . A . J . Crane J . W . 558 , Bro . W . Worsell 558 and Mr * . Worsell , Miss Dormer , Bro . W . Cessford P . M . 199 and Miss Cea-sfnnl , MissGiunt , the Missy .. Simpson ( 3 ) , Bro . W . Mitchell , Bro . R . Phi . pott P . M . 107 and Mr .. Philpott , Mr . G . Smith , Miss Smith , Bio . H . Mercer 125 .

The Quarterly Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England was held on Wednesday , afc Freemasons' Hall . There were present Comps , Rev . C . J . Mnrtyn m Z , Col . Addison Potter as H ., F . A ,

Philbrick , Q C , as J ., Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke S . E ., and a numerous assembly of Companions . The minutes having been confirmed , the report of the Committee of

General Purposes was adopted , after which the revised Royal Arch Regulations were settled , and Grand Chapter was closed . Advertisers will find Tho FREEMASON ' S ' ' ' URON . CLE an exceptionall y good medium for Advertisements of every class .