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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
ST , JOHN LODGE , No . 70 . 'PHIS Lodge—fche senior in South Devon—was , at its meeting on x fche 6 th inst ., at the Huyshe Temple , Plymouth , the recipient of some very handsome presents . The Secretary , Bro . J . B . Gover , announced thafc one of the members , Bro . D . P . Cama , had presented ten guineas to entitle the Lodge to a life subscriber ship to the Eoyal
Masonio Institution for Girls . Bro . Cama is a Parsee , and the senior member of a London firm . This being the Centenary of the Girls ' School , his gift is in commemoration of that event . The Eev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain presented to the Lodge a handsomelyframed picture of the installation of the Duke of Connaught as P . G . M .
of Sussex , by H . E . H . the M . W . G . M ., at Brighton , 22 nd June 1886 , and also framed photographs of the Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , as it appeared after the fire , 4 th May 1883 , and of the laying of fche stone of the New Masonic Buildings , Plymouth , in December last .
STRICT BENEVOLENCE CHAPTER , No . 97 . THE annual convocation was held afc the Masonio Hall , Sunderland , on the 16 th ult . Comps . J . G . Kirtley Z ., J . R . Pattison H . and T . Sharp J . were the presiding Principals , and were supported by Comps . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., P . G . 1 st Principal , B . Levy P . P . G . H ., E . Hudson P . G . S . B . England P . G . S . E ., T . Coulson P . P . G . S . B . J ., Sedcote J . 1119 , T . Henderson P . Z . 94 , J . J . Clay
P . P . G . Dir . of Cers ., Wm . Liddell P . P . G . J ., M . Douglass Past Provincial Grand Eegistrar , & c . The intallation of the Principals for theensniuglyear took place , as follows : —Comps . Eobson Pattison Z .,
Sharp H ., Singleton J ., Walter Beattie S . N ., Wake S . E ., Liddell Treasurer , Shadforth P . S ., Gray and Smith Assist . Soj ., Watson Dir . of Cera ., Porteous Org . The installation ceremony was splendidly performed by Comp . B . Levy .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . THE installation meeting was held on Monday ^ 20 th ulfc ., when Bro . A . Marks was installed Master of the Lodge , and the following Officers were appointed : —Bros . J . M . Levy S . W ., L . L . Bloomfield J . W ., Asher I , Myers Secretary , J . D . Barnett Organist ,
S . Eosenfeld S . D ., J . Eisenmann J . D ., E . Barnetfc Dir . of Cers ., M . Marks and Lewis Levy Stewards . There was a very large attendance , and at the banqnet the usual Masonic toasts were given in
felicitous terms by the new Master , who was greeted with much enthusiasm . Among others who took part in the proceedings were Bros . Algernon E . Sydney , N . Moss , E . Z . Bloomfield and S . Eosenfeld .
ROYAL ALFRED LODGE . No . 1028
THE twenty-third anniversary was celebrated at Alfrefcon on Tuesday , the 28 th ulfc . There was a numerous gathering of brethren . Bro . Holland Rowbottom S . W . was duly installed as W . M . by Bro . E . Knowles , the retiring Master . The Officers were appointed , as follows : —Bros . Knowles I . P . M ., Cupifc S . W ., Wild J . W .
Wilson Treasnrer , Coope Secretary , Hardstaff S . D ., Shardlow J . D ., Briddon I . G ., Taylor Organist , and Bunting Tyler . The brethren , to the number of about forty , subsequently sat down to banquet afc the George Hotel .
STAMFORD LODGE , No . 1045
P"pHE annual meeting waa held at the Town Hall , Alfcrincham , on -L the 5 fch instant , when Bro . Robert H . Potter was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Masters were Bros . Chas . G . Bosustow nnd Bro . John Siddeley . The Officers were invested , as follows : —Bros , the Hon . Tatton Egerton , M . P ., P . G . S . W . as I . P . M .,
Lmdsell S . W ., Foden J . W ., Rev . R . Hodgson Chaplain , Siddleley Treasnrer , Eichard Newhouse Secretary , Worfcbington S . D ., Blunson J . D ., Clarke Organist , Naylor I . G ., Harrison Tyler . There was a large attendance of Provincial and other brethren .
PHCENIX LODGE OF ST . ANN , No . 1235
ON Wednesday , the 22 nd ulfc ., the annual meeting and installation took place afc tho Court House , Buxton , when Bro . Lomas S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance of brethren from Derbyshire , Lancashire , and Cheshire . The Lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . W . M . Smedley ,
and tho newly-appointed W . M . then invested the following Officers Bros . Cooper S . W ., Lane J . W ., Varley S . D ., Sutton J . D ., Hall I . G ., Jacques Secretary , Brondbery Organist , Rowland and Scatt r Stewards . The annual meeting of tho Royal Arch Chapter was also held , when the Principals elected and invested were : —Comps . Jones
/ ., Harrison H ., and Orme J . Companion Cartwright performed the ceremony . On the motion of Companion Milligan the sum of £ 2 2 s was voted in aid of the Buxton Distress Relief Fund . The brethren afterwards , to the number of fifty , had dinner , at the George Hotel , Bro . Lomas in the chair .
ASHBURTON LODGE , No . 2189
THE first banquet was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., afc Brother Ford's , Commercial Hotel , Ashbnrton , Devon . The W . M . the Hon . Richard Dawson presided , and the vice-chairs wero filled by Bros . H . Steele S . W . and W . S . Jervis J . W . The inclement weather
and other unforeseen circumstances prevented some of the members from attending , but a very enjoyable evening was spent by those present . Sundry toasts were given , and some instrument ,: ! , ! and vocal music was contributed by Bro <_ , Crowe and Ford .
Installation Meetings, &C.
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE BALL
THE members of The City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 , held a Ball at Freemasons' Tavern , on Tnesday , the 21 st ult . An excellent Board of Stewards was formed , under the presidency of Bro . Edmund B . Cox W . M ., with Bro . C . H . Radclyffe as Hon . Sec , and , thanks to the excellent arrangements made , tho members and their friends—to the number of over 250—spent a most enjoyable
time . The Great Hall was gaily decorated with flags and banners , and the musicians' platform tastefully adorned with flowers and ferns . The brethren , in accordance with a dispensation obtained from H . E . H . the M . W . G . M .. appeared in Masonic clothing and jewels . Owing to an unfortunate accident which recently occurred
to the W . M . Bro . Cox , he was prevented from participating in the enjoyment provided . Dancing commenced shortly after half-past nine o ' clock , fco the strains of Mr . Pritchard's Band , which played an excellent selection of music in an admirable manner , which was con . tinned with great spirit until shortly after midnight . An
adjournment was then made to the supper rooms , where a repast was served which fully maintained the reputation the proprietors have so deservedly gained . The large company present included Bro . E . B . Cox W . M . and Mrs . Cox , Bro . Hill S . W . and Mrs . Hill , Bro . Brunder J . W ., Mrs . Brunder and daughters , Bros . Shand P . M . Secretary ,
Eastgate P . M ., Bro . and Mrs . Millis , Bros . Neat and Hewitt , Bro . and Mrs . Ferris , Bro . Marks , Bro . and Mrs . Berther , Brothers Clarke , Emanuel , Beach , Piccidillo , and Dennis , Bro . and Mrs . Radolyffe , Bro . Le Clere , and others . Amongst the Visitors were Bro . J ., Mrs ., and the Misses Diprose , Bro . and Mrs . Coombes , Bro . and
Mrs . Morgan , Bro . and Mrs . V . Larner , Bro . and Mrs . valerian ! , Bro . Kirby , Miss Alice Pritchard , Miss Estelle Tuck , Bro . and Mrs . Jackson , Bro . and Mrs . Lusty , Bro . Madell , Bro . and Mrs . Kelly ,
Mrs . Pailthorpe , Bro . and Mrs . King , Bro . and Mrs . Hatton , Brother and Mrs . Dakey , Bro . and Mrs . Batchelor , Bro . and Mrs . Land and daughter , Bro . Von Joel , Mrs . Von Joel and daughters , Bro . Kay , Mrs . Hermon , Bro . Bellerby , and many others too numerous to mention .
EARL OF SUSSEX LODGE , No . 2201
fFHE fourth meeting of this newly established Lodge , was held afc the Royal Pavilion , Brignton , on Saturday , 25 th ult ., when a large number of visitors attended to do honour to tbe Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , who is the W . M . There was a large muster of members and visitors , inclnding Grand Officers . Tbe chief bnsiness of the evening consisted in the raising of Bro . J . P .
Knight , sou of the late respected Bro . J . P . Knight , General Manager of the London , Brighton , and South Coast Railway , which was carried out in an excellent manner by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . J H . Matthew ? , who gave the traditional history , and Bro . the
Rev . F . F . J . Greenfield , who delivered tbe charge . Several minor matters were then taken into consideration , and the W . M . informed the brethren thafc he had prepared an address of congratulation to be sent from the Province to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales on the
occasion of his Silver Wedding . He also announced that arrangements had been made to hold an "At Home" afc tbe Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Friday , 9 th March , to further celebrate tho anppicioua
event , and that a dispensation wonld be granted to wear Masonic clothing on the occasion . After this the Lodge was closed , nnd the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where an excellent dinner was served , supplied by Bro . D . Mutton .
PORTSMOUTH TEMPERANCE LODGE , No . 2068
THERE was a large and influential muster of members of tbe Masonic Craft afc the Soldiers' Institute , Portsmouth , on Monday , the 27 th nit ., when Bro . T . Tufnell was installed as the Worshipful Master for the year ensuing . Apologies were received from the Provincial Grnnd Master ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) and the D . P . G . M . ( Bro J . E . Le jfenvre ) , who had signified their
intention of being present , but were prevented . The Provincial Grand Lodge was represented by Bros . Mortimer Grand Junior Warden , Edgar Goble Grand Secretary , Hooper-Rastrick Grand Treasurer , Holbroook Grand Registrar , Felton Lancaster Past Grand Registrar , Downing P . G . A . D . C , Berry G . A . D . C , Hobbs Standard Bearer ,
Poeock , Dupree , Gilbert , Pratt P . G . Steward , Beale P . P . G . S . B ., Wilkins P . P . G . S . B ., Darfc P . G . S ., & c . There were several other Visitors and n goodly muster of members of the Lodge . The ceremony of installing the new W . M . was carried ont in a highly impres . sive manner by Bro . J . Palmer , who gained the highest encomiums
from all present for his eloquent rendering of the ritual . Brother Tufnell appointed the following as bis Officers for the year : — Bros . Bevis I . P . M ., Miller S . W ., Cecconi J . W ., Adames Treasurer , Pither Secretary , Williams S D ., Fisher J . D ., Pearman Organist , Palmer D . C , Woodthorpe I . G ., Porter and Making Stewards , Wells
Tyler . The W . M . referred in high terms of praise to tbe services of Bro . Palmer , and proposed thafc the hearty thanks of the Lodge be passed to him for his efficient conduct of fche installation ceremony . This was carried with acclamation , and the W . M . then presented to Bro . G . F . Bevis a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a recognition by tbe
Lodge of his valnable services to the Craft and as W . M . for the past year . Bro . Bevis , who said he was taken entirely by surprise , thanked the brethren in a neat speech . A letter was read from Bro . G . F . Lancaster , Hon . Secretary of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Masonic and Benevolent Institution , thanking Bro . Bevis ( who
acted as Steward ) for his exertions in connection with the , Festival of the Institution , and complimenting the Lodgo on having taken the foremost place with its subscriptions . The musical service was conducted by Bro . Pearman , with marked ability . After the Lodge bad
been closed a recherche banqnet was served in the hall of the Institute , afc which Bro . Tufnell presided . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and interspersed with tho excellent music of the string bund nf the 2 nd C ' nn naught . Rangers .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
ST , JOHN LODGE , No . 70 . 'PHIS Lodge—fche senior in South Devon—was , at its meeting on x fche 6 th inst ., at the Huyshe Temple , Plymouth , the recipient of some very handsome presents . The Secretary , Bro . J . B . Gover , announced thafc one of the members , Bro . D . P . Cama , had presented ten guineas to entitle the Lodge to a life subscriber ship to the Eoyal
Masonio Institution for Girls . Bro . Cama is a Parsee , and the senior member of a London firm . This being the Centenary of the Girls ' School , his gift is in commemoration of that event . The Eev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain presented to the Lodge a handsomelyframed picture of the installation of the Duke of Connaught as P . G . M .
of Sussex , by H . E . H . the M . W . G . M ., at Brighton , 22 nd June 1886 , and also framed photographs of the Temple , Freemasons' Hall , London , as it appeared after the fire , 4 th May 1883 , and of the laying of fche stone of the New Masonic Buildings , Plymouth , in December last .
STRICT BENEVOLENCE CHAPTER , No . 97 . THE annual convocation was held afc the Masonio Hall , Sunderland , on the 16 th ult . Comps . J . G . Kirtley Z ., J . R . Pattison H . and T . Sharp J . were the presiding Principals , and were supported by Comps . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., P . G . 1 st Principal , B . Levy P . P . G . H ., E . Hudson P . G . S . B . England P . G . S . E ., T . Coulson P . P . G . S . B . J ., Sedcote J . 1119 , T . Henderson P . Z . 94 , J . J . Clay
P . P . G . Dir . of Cers ., Wm . Liddell P . P . G . J ., M . Douglass Past Provincial Grand Eegistrar , & c . The intallation of the Principals for theensniuglyear took place , as follows : —Comps . Eobson Pattison Z .,
Sharp H ., Singleton J ., Walter Beattie S . N ., Wake S . E ., Liddell Treasurer , Shadforth P . S ., Gray and Smith Assist . Soj ., Watson Dir . of Cera ., Porteous Org . The installation ceremony was splendidly performed by Comp . B . Levy .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . THE installation meeting was held on Monday ^ 20 th ulfc ., when Bro . A . Marks was installed Master of the Lodge , and the following Officers were appointed : —Bros . J . M . Levy S . W ., L . L . Bloomfield J . W ., Asher I , Myers Secretary , J . D . Barnett Organist ,
S . Eosenfeld S . D ., J . Eisenmann J . D ., E . Barnetfc Dir . of Cers ., M . Marks and Lewis Levy Stewards . There was a very large attendance , and at the banqnet the usual Masonic toasts were given in
felicitous terms by the new Master , who was greeted with much enthusiasm . Among others who took part in the proceedings were Bros . Algernon E . Sydney , N . Moss , E . Z . Bloomfield and S . Eosenfeld .
ROYAL ALFRED LODGE . No . 1028
THE twenty-third anniversary was celebrated at Alfrefcon on Tuesday , the 28 th ulfc . There was a numerous gathering of brethren . Bro . Holland Rowbottom S . W . was duly installed as W . M . by Bro . E . Knowles , the retiring Master . The Officers were appointed , as follows : —Bros . Knowles I . P . M ., Cupifc S . W ., Wild J . W .
Wilson Treasnrer , Coope Secretary , Hardstaff S . D ., Shardlow J . D ., Briddon I . G ., Taylor Organist , and Bunting Tyler . The brethren , to the number of about forty , subsequently sat down to banquet afc the George Hotel .
STAMFORD LODGE , No . 1045
P"pHE annual meeting waa held at the Town Hall , Alfcrincham , on -L the 5 fch instant , when Bro . Robert H . Potter was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Masters were Bros . Chas . G . Bosustow nnd Bro . John Siddeley . The Officers were invested , as follows : —Bros , the Hon . Tatton Egerton , M . P ., P . G . S . W . as I . P . M .,
Lmdsell S . W ., Foden J . W ., Rev . R . Hodgson Chaplain , Siddleley Treasnrer , Eichard Newhouse Secretary , Worfcbington S . D ., Blunson J . D ., Clarke Organist , Naylor I . G ., Harrison Tyler . There was a large attendance of Provincial and other brethren .
PHCENIX LODGE OF ST . ANN , No . 1235
ON Wednesday , the 22 nd ulfc ., the annual meeting and installation took place afc tho Court House , Buxton , when Bro . Lomas S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . There was a large attendance of brethren from Derbyshire , Lancashire , and Cheshire . The Lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . W . M . Smedley ,
and tho newly-appointed W . M . then invested the following Officers Bros . Cooper S . W ., Lane J . W ., Varley S . D ., Sutton J . D ., Hall I . G ., Jacques Secretary , Brondbery Organist , Rowland and Scatt r Stewards . The annual meeting of tho Royal Arch Chapter was also held , when the Principals elected and invested were : —Comps . Jones
/ ., Harrison H ., and Orme J . Companion Cartwright performed the ceremony . On the motion of Companion Milligan the sum of £ 2 2 s was voted in aid of the Buxton Distress Relief Fund . The brethren afterwards , to the number of fifty , had dinner , at the George Hotel , Bro . Lomas in the chair .
ASHBURTON LODGE , No . 2189
THE first banquet was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., afc Brother Ford's , Commercial Hotel , Ashbnrton , Devon . The W . M . the Hon . Richard Dawson presided , and the vice-chairs wero filled by Bros . H . Steele S . W . and W . S . Jervis J . W . The inclement weather
and other unforeseen circumstances prevented some of the members from attending , but a very enjoyable evening was spent by those present . Sundry toasts were given , and some instrument ,: ! , ! and vocal music was contributed by Bro <_ , Crowe and Ford .
Installation Meetings, &C.
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE BALL
THE members of The City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 , held a Ball at Freemasons' Tavern , on Tnesday , the 21 st ult . An excellent Board of Stewards was formed , under the presidency of Bro . Edmund B . Cox W . M ., with Bro . C . H . Radclyffe as Hon . Sec , and , thanks to the excellent arrangements made , tho members and their friends—to the number of over 250—spent a most enjoyable
time . The Great Hall was gaily decorated with flags and banners , and the musicians' platform tastefully adorned with flowers and ferns . The brethren , in accordance with a dispensation obtained from H . E . H . the M . W . G . M .. appeared in Masonic clothing and jewels . Owing to an unfortunate accident which recently occurred
to the W . M . Bro . Cox , he was prevented from participating in the enjoyment provided . Dancing commenced shortly after half-past nine o ' clock , fco the strains of Mr . Pritchard's Band , which played an excellent selection of music in an admirable manner , which was con . tinned with great spirit until shortly after midnight . An
adjournment was then made to the supper rooms , where a repast was served which fully maintained the reputation the proprietors have so deservedly gained . The large company present included Bro . E . B . Cox W . M . and Mrs . Cox , Bro . Hill S . W . and Mrs . Hill , Bro . Brunder J . W ., Mrs . Brunder and daughters , Bros . Shand P . M . Secretary ,
Eastgate P . M ., Bro . and Mrs . Millis , Bros . Neat and Hewitt , Bro . and Mrs . Ferris , Bro . Marks , Bro . and Mrs . Berther , Brothers Clarke , Emanuel , Beach , Piccidillo , and Dennis , Bro . and Mrs . Radolyffe , Bro . Le Clere , and others . Amongst the Visitors were Bro . J ., Mrs ., and the Misses Diprose , Bro . and Mrs . Coombes , Bro . and
Mrs . Morgan , Bro . and Mrs . V . Larner , Bro . and Mrs . valerian ! , Bro . Kirby , Miss Alice Pritchard , Miss Estelle Tuck , Bro . and Mrs . Jackson , Bro . and Mrs . Lusty , Bro . Madell , Bro . and Mrs . Kelly ,
Mrs . Pailthorpe , Bro . and Mrs . King , Bro . and Mrs . Hatton , Brother and Mrs . Dakey , Bro . and Mrs . Batchelor , Bro . and Mrs . Land and daughter , Bro . Von Joel , Mrs . Von Joel and daughters , Bro . Kay , Mrs . Hermon , Bro . Bellerby , and many others too numerous to mention .
EARL OF SUSSEX LODGE , No . 2201
fFHE fourth meeting of this newly established Lodge , was held afc the Royal Pavilion , Brignton , on Saturday , 25 th ult ., when a large number of visitors attended to do honour to tbe Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , who is the W . M . There was a large muster of members and visitors , inclnding Grand Officers . Tbe chief bnsiness of the evening consisted in the raising of Bro . J . P .
Knight , sou of the late respected Bro . J . P . Knight , General Manager of the London , Brighton , and South Coast Railway , which was carried out in an excellent manner by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . J H . Matthew ? , who gave the traditional history , and Bro . the
Rev . F . F . J . Greenfield , who delivered tbe charge . Several minor matters were then taken into consideration , and the W . M . informed the brethren thafc he had prepared an address of congratulation to be sent from the Province to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales on the
occasion of his Silver Wedding . He also announced that arrangements had been made to hold an "At Home" afc tbe Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Friday , 9 th March , to further celebrate tho anppicioua
event , and that a dispensation wonld be granted to wear Masonic clothing on the occasion . After this the Lodge was closed , nnd the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where an excellent dinner was served , supplied by Bro . D . Mutton .
PORTSMOUTH TEMPERANCE LODGE , No . 2068
THERE was a large and influential muster of members of tbe Masonic Craft afc the Soldiers' Institute , Portsmouth , on Monday , the 27 th nit ., when Bro . T . Tufnell was installed as the Worshipful Master for the year ensuing . Apologies were received from the Provincial Grnnd Master ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) and the D . P . G . M . ( Bro J . E . Le jfenvre ) , who had signified their
intention of being present , but were prevented . The Provincial Grand Lodge was represented by Bros . Mortimer Grand Junior Warden , Edgar Goble Grand Secretary , Hooper-Rastrick Grand Treasurer , Holbroook Grand Registrar , Felton Lancaster Past Grand Registrar , Downing P . G . A . D . C , Berry G . A . D . C , Hobbs Standard Bearer ,
Poeock , Dupree , Gilbert , Pratt P . G . Steward , Beale P . P . G . S . B ., Wilkins P . P . G . S . B ., Darfc P . G . S ., & c . There were several other Visitors and n goodly muster of members of the Lodge . The ceremony of installing the new W . M . was carried ont in a highly impres . sive manner by Bro . J . Palmer , who gained the highest encomiums
from all present for his eloquent rendering of the ritual . Brother Tufnell appointed the following as bis Officers for the year : — Bros . Bevis I . P . M ., Miller S . W ., Cecconi J . W ., Adames Treasurer , Pither Secretary , Williams S D ., Fisher J . D ., Pearman Organist , Palmer D . C , Woodthorpe I . G ., Porter and Making Stewards , Wells
Tyler . The W . M . referred in high terms of praise to tbe services of Bro . Palmer , and proposed thafc the hearty thanks of the Lodge be passed to him for his efficient conduct of fche installation ceremony . This was carried with acclamation , and the W . M . then presented to Bro . G . F . Bevis a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a recognition by tbe
Lodge of his valnable services to the Craft and as W . M . for the past year . Bro . Bevis , who said he was taken entirely by surprise , thanked the brethren in a neat speech . A letter was read from Bro . G . F . Lancaster , Hon . Secretary of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Masonic and Benevolent Institution , thanking Bro . Bevis ( who
acted as Steward ) for his exertions in connection with the , Festival of the Institution , and complimenting the Lodgo on having taken the foremost place with its subscriptions . The musical service was conducted by Bro . Pearman , with marked ability . After the Lodge bad
been closed a recherche banqnet was served in the hall of the Institute , afc which Bro . Tufnell presided . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and interspersed with tho excellent music of the string bund nf the 2 nd C ' nn naught . Rangers .