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Bro . Gooding referred to able services rendered by the executive , aud alluded to the labours of the Grand Registrar , tho Grand Secretary , and Sir John Monckton . As for himself and the other Officers , they felt prond of the able way in which thoy had been led , and he spoke for all whpn he said they wero prepared to sacrifice all glorification for tho welfare of the Crnft . Ho looked back to the
time when he was an ardent student in the local Lodges of Instrnc tion , and was proud of being their representative , if they would allow him to say so , at Grand Lodge . Bro . Gooding concluded by expressing the delight he felt at witnessing the work in the Lodge , and said the brethren had got an able Worshipful Master and an experienced and skilled Immediate Past Master . In response to the
toast of his health , the Worshipful Master said that he had always endeavoured to carry out the duties of the respective offices he had held in the Lodgo . From the night of initiation he had taken a warm interest in Lodges of Instruction . To them ho owed much , and he advised all the brethren , especially those who desired offioe , to attend them . Bro . Batchelor had been the means of introducing more
members into the Lodge during his year of offioe than had been known for years , and as these brethren were fresh to Masonry , now was a good opportunity for them to join Lodges of Instruction , a very excellent one being held iu connection with the Lodge and under its name in that very room . After alluding to the casual visits of some brethren , whioh the W . Mastor desired should be more frequent , he
proposed the toast of the Visitors , coupling therewith the nnmes of Bros . Riechelman ( who had rendered such efficient service as Organist and accompanyist during the evening ) , Herbage , Ayling , and Wakefield . The replies were complimentary to the I . P . M . and to the hospitality of the W . M . and the Lodge . Rev . Bro . Wakefield was particularly happy in his remarks . Bro . W . Youlden , a P . M . of the
Wellington Lodge , but who resigned owing to the inconvenience of attending , also responded to the toast . The other toasts were the Installing Master , the Past Masters , the Officers of the Lodge , conoluding with the Tyler . Bros . W . Kitson , Carman , Dowsett , Saegart and Bumstead contributed to the pleasure of tho brethren by songs and reoitations .
CARNARVON LODGE , No . 804 . AT a meeting of the above , held at Havant , on the 1 st inst ., interest . ing presentations were made to two well-known and zealous Freemasons , Bros . Hillman and Francis , Past Masters , the gift to the former consisting of a massive spirit-stand with handsome cut glass bottles , and the latter receiving two valuable jewels , subscribed for in each case by the members of the Lodge . The Worshipful Master
in making the presentation remarked that the Lodge had now entered upon its 25 th year of existence , having been consecrated in 1859 , and that the present occasion , therefore , seemed fitting for tbe recognition by the Lodge of the great merits and high Masonio qnalities of the two brethren above alluded to . Bro . Hillman , now a P . P . G . S . B . Hants and I . W ., was the third member initiated in the Lodge , and
three years later he filled the chair . His zeal and ability had always been much appreciated , and his good counsel was always at the service of the brethren . Brother Francis , who had greatly distinguished himself in a neighbouring Province as well , being Provincial Senior Grand Deacon of Sussex , joined the Carnarvon Lodge some years after Brother Hillman , and was installed its
Master ten years ago . He had been Secretary for many years , and had always performed tho duties of that office in a thoroughly efficient manner , besides rendering most valuable assistance to the Lodge in other ways . The two recipients feelingly responded , in Buitable terms , and Lodge was closed . Amongst the members present , besides Bros . Hillman and Francis , were Bros . T . D . Askew
W . M ., J . Collings S . W ., H . Smith-Parsons J . W ., H . T . Kimber Immediate P . M ., Elverston P . M ., Dart P . M ., Martin-Green P . M . Prov . G . J . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; also Bros . Bascombe , Watson , Hill , Tuck , Sprigings , Coldrey , Jones , Langford , Pannell , Whiteman , Corke , Courtier , aud others . The Visitors were Bros . MarkE . Frost
P . M . Prov . G . S . W . Hints and Isle of Wight , H . W . Townsend P . M . P . P . G . D . Hants and Isle of Wight , Eugene E . Street P . M . 56 , A . R . Holbrook P . M . 309 , W . M . Outridge W . M . 487 , C . Travess W . M . 1428 , J . G . Niven W . M . 1776 , Cunningham , Buck , P . H . Emanuel , Naylor , Jackson , Coleman , Arlidge , Westaway , and others . All wero subsequently hospitably entertained by the Lodge .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 . A NUMEROUSLY attended meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday evening , at Ladbroke Hall , Lad broke-grove , Notting Hill , under the gavel of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Frederick Charlwood Frye . He was snpported by Bros . J . Bartle S . W ., J . Woodmason J . W ., W . J . Mnrlis P . M . Secretary , S . J . Parkhouse P . M . Treasurer , W . W . Bnckland S . D ., J . H . Wood J . D ., H . Hart I . G ., F . Delevante Organist , W . F . Heck Steward ; S . Smout I . P . M ., P . M . ' s
George Penn , E . M . Lander , C . D . Reatle . Tho members in attendance were Bros . E . Rogers , F . E . Pocock , M . D ., . 1 . S . Adkins , R . D . Crane , W . Linsdell , S . K . Bennett , J . French ; H . Foskctt , H . Holmes , W . R . Hatton , W . Binns , W . H . Wadbam , G . W . Wilkinson , P . Taylor , W . Heath , H . J . Green , J . Flood , C . Ransoms , G . A . Williams , C . D . Cosland , J . Whittlesea . Tho Visitors who responded to tho numerous
invitations were Bros . H . A . and J . BIyth 25 , G . Davis P . M . 167 , J . N . Frye P . J . W . 195 , P . W . Rnntz P . S . W . 230 , J . E . C . Bodley P . P . G . Sec . Oxon . 10 357 , W . Fieldson P . M . 548 , R . H . Jackson W . M ., S . J . Humfress I . G . and T . Fisher 733 , J . J . Thomas I . G . 753 , Sir Charles Dilke , M . P ., 834 , A . N . Gilbey 859 , B . Fletcher 901 , Alex . Ross Oganist 1223 , J . Gillingham S . W . 1238 , J . Cooper 1475 ,
Sir Arthur Verney ( Mayor of Wycombe ) 1501 , H . Gold and W . B . Lethbridge P . M . 1615 , W . R . Stephens 1897 . Tho pedestals were dressed with candles , emblematically and handsomely painted by hand , the gift of the W . M . By a simple arrangement these candles can be surmounted by others for use , thus leaving tho painted ones as perpetual ornaments of the Lodge . Bro . Richard Truino was raised
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to the third degree , after which Mr . F . R . Ellis and Mr . Alfred Gilbey were impressively initiated by the W . M . Fifty guineas was voted to be placed on the Steward ' s list representing the Lodgo at the next Festival of the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls . Bro . S . Smout jnn . I . P . M . hnd nndertnkon the office of Steward , and during tho evening ho announced that his list had already
reached tho total of ono hundred gnineas . A banquet followed the completion of business , succeeded by toasts and an excellent programme of mnsio arranged by Bro . Delevante the Organist in which Miss Delevante , and Bros . H . Parkin and James Budd , took part . Althongh the brethren were somewhat late in sitting down to the banquet , the business was got throngh in a very pleasant
way and at a reasonable hour . The toasts of Her Majesty the Queen and the Craft , and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., were respectively honoured . In proposing the Right Hon . the Eari of Carnarvon Pro G . M ., the W . M . observed that they always made this a special toast , as the Lodge was named after his Lordship , and he asked for it a special fire , which was given right heartily .
Having drank to the health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past , tho I . P . M ., Bro . Smont , proposed the Worshipful Master , and in doing so , he referred to the quiet way in which the W . M . discharged his duties , whioh was alike pleasurable and satisfactory . After thanking the brethren for the warmth of their recognition , the W . M . proposed the
Initiates . He said both of them were intimate friends of his , and he believed their fathers were members of the Craft . It had given him great pleasure to introduce them , and trusted that they would see no reason to regret the step they had taken . Bro . Gilbey , in reply , alluded to his connection with a firm , several members of wbicb were Freemasons , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to
be found numbered among so great an Order . Bro . Ellis also replied . The W . M . then proposed the Visitors , and said he was specially honoured with the presence of several distinguished brethren . He was sure all would be glad to see Bro , Sir C . Dilke among them , and he took it as a great compliment to himself to see him there . Then there were Sir A . Verney , Bro . Lethbridge , and Bro .
Bodley , whose names he ( the W . M . ) desired to couple with the toast . It was received with enthusiasm , and in reply Bro . Sir 0 . Dilke said he had to thank the brethren of the Lodge for several opportunities they had afforded him of being present . That was the fourth time he had been entertained by them , and he had come back from his short holiday a day earlier in order to accept their invitation . The
Lodge ought to congratulate itself upon having such a succession of excellent Masters , among whom he was glad to number his friend the present W . M . After remarking upon the " metal" of the initiates , and humorously referring especially to Bro . A . Gilbey , Bro . Sir C . Dilke concluded by again thanking the brethren for the warm and kind reception they had given him . Bro . Sir Arthur
Vorney , in his reply , alluded to the excellent qualities of the Lodge , and Bro . Lethbride spoke of the rapid progress of the Lodge and of the noble work it had done in the cause of the Charities . Bro . Bodley elected to reply in a song , entitled " That first found out a Mason ' s heart , " the words of which and the manner in which it was rendered gave great pleasnre to the brethren . The concluding toasts were
the Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Masters , the Masonic Charities , the Officers , and the Tyler's . Bro . Murlis , the Secretary , who had been most assiduous throughout the evening , gave some very interesting particulars with regard to the work done on behalf of the Charities , and said the Lodge were Vice-Presidents of the several Institutions in connection with the Order . Bro . Smout I . P . M .
alluded to the Girl ' s School , which be said was doing excellent work . The money collected for that Institution was well spent , and he felt it a great honour in having been selected to represent the Lodge on the occasion of the next Festival . All the money that could be col . lected together was needed . The brethren had already given to such an extent that it seemed almost too much to ask for more . He shonld not press them , but content himself with stating the facts .
ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1780 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on the 1 st instant . The brethren present wereW . Berry P . M ., T . Walton S . W ., I . Ireland J . W ., J . Stevens Treasnrer , A . Algar Sec , A . Bailey S . D ., G . Heathcote J . D ., W . Foster I . G ., & c . Visitors—W . Hickman Deputy Prov . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , W . Vincent P . M . Prov . Grand Sd . Bearer Middlesex , J . S . Pierce P . M . Prov . G . D . C . Hants , J . Harle P . M . Prov . G . O .
Hants , Rev . A . L . Argent Bell Prov . G . Chap . Hants , D . 0 . Hobbs W . M . 1461 , W . F . Mayoss 1112 , Rev . S . Scott , S , S . Pearce P . Prov . G . D . C . Hants , H . P . Aslatt P . M . 394 P . P . G . Deacon Hants , J . Robertson W . M . 130 , J . Patstone W . M . 359 , H . Lashmore W . M . 394 , A . Brown S . W . 1461 , J . Parkinson P . M . 1112 , & c . In the unavoidable absenco of the W . M ., Bro . Berry I . P . M . opened the Lodge , and after
the minutes of tho last meeting had been confirmed , proceeded in his nsual careful manner to initiate two brethren , and pass a third to the second degree . The chair of K . S . was then assnmed by Worshipful Bro . Hickman Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Hants , who proceeded at once to instal the W . M . eleet , Bro . T . Walton ( one of tho first initiates of the Lodge ) , in the presencs of a Board of nearly twenty
Past Masters , & c , by whom this ceremony was much appreciated , it being rendered in the impressive and dignified manner for which Bro . Hickmau is so justly celebrated . After the admission of the brethren , andjtbey had saluted the W . M ., Bro . Walton gave a specimen of his ability aud knowledge of the _ work of the Craft by investing his Officers , and explaining their duties in a manner seldom heard . Tho
customary addresses were then delivered by Bro . Hickman , and the Lodgo was closed . The brethren adjourned to the bunqnetting room , where , after dinner , the usnal Masonic toasts were given aud duly responded to , thus pleasantly finishing an evening thoroughly enjoyable to all , and auguring well for the future prosperity of this flourishing young Lodge .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
Bro . Gooding referred to able services rendered by the executive , aud alluded to the labours of the Grand Registrar , tho Grand Secretary , and Sir John Monckton . As for himself and the other Officers , they felt prond of the able way in which thoy had been led , and he spoke for all whpn he said they wero prepared to sacrifice all glorification for tho welfare of the Crnft . Ho looked back to the
time when he was an ardent student in the local Lodges of Instrnc tion , and was proud of being their representative , if they would allow him to say so , at Grand Lodge . Bro . Gooding concluded by expressing the delight he felt at witnessing the work in the Lodge , and said the brethren had got an able Worshipful Master and an experienced and skilled Immediate Past Master . In response to the
toast of his health , the Worshipful Master said that he had always endeavoured to carry out the duties of the respective offices he had held in the Lodgo . From the night of initiation he had taken a warm interest in Lodges of Instruction . To them ho owed much , and he advised all the brethren , especially those who desired offioe , to attend them . Bro . Batchelor had been the means of introducing more
members into the Lodge during his year of offioe than had been known for years , and as these brethren were fresh to Masonry , now was a good opportunity for them to join Lodges of Instruction , a very excellent one being held iu connection with the Lodge and under its name in that very room . After alluding to the casual visits of some brethren , whioh the W . Mastor desired should be more frequent , he
proposed the toast of the Visitors , coupling therewith the nnmes of Bros . Riechelman ( who had rendered such efficient service as Organist and accompanyist during the evening ) , Herbage , Ayling , and Wakefield . The replies were complimentary to the I . P . M . and to the hospitality of the W . M . and the Lodge . Rev . Bro . Wakefield was particularly happy in his remarks . Bro . W . Youlden , a P . M . of the
Wellington Lodge , but who resigned owing to the inconvenience of attending , also responded to the toast . The other toasts were the Installing Master , the Past Masters , the Officers of the Lodge , conoluding with the Tyler . Bros . W . Kitson , Carman , Dowsett , Saegart and Bumstead contributed to the pleasure of tho brethren by songs and reoitations .
CARNARVON LODGE , No . 804 . AT a meeting of the above , held at Havant , on the 1 st inst ., interest . ing presentations were made to two well-known and zealous Freemasons , Bros . Hillman and Francis , Past Masters , the gift to the former consisting of a massive spirit-stand with handsome cut glass bottles , and the latter receiving two valuable jewels , subscribed for in each case by the members of the Lodge . The Worshipful Master
in making the presentation remarked that the Lodge had now entered upon its 25 th year of existence , having been consecrated in 1859 , and that the present occasion , therefore , seemed fitting for tbe recognition by the Lodge of the great merits and high Masonio qnalities of the two brethren above alluded to . Bro . Hillman , now a P . P . G . S . B . Hants and I . W ., was the third member initiated in the Lodge , and
three years later he filled the chair . His zeal and ability had always been much appreciated , and his good counsel was always at the service of the brethren . Brother Francis , who had greatly distinguished himself in a neighbouring Province as well , being Provincial Senior Grand Deacon of Sussex , joined the Carnarvon Lodge some years after Brother Hillman , and was installed its
Master ten years ago . He had been Secretary for many years , and had always performed tho duties of that office in a thoroughly efficient manner , besides rendering most valuable assistance to the Lodge in other ways . The two recipients feelingly responded , in Buitable terms , and Lodge was closed . Amongst the members present , besides Bros . Hillman and Francis , were Bros . T . D . Askew
W . M ., J . Collings S . W ., H . Smith-Parsons J . W ., H . T . Kimber Immediate P . M ., Elverston P . M ., Dart P . M ., Martin-Green P . M . Prov . G . J . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; also Bros . Bascombe , Watson , Hill , Tuck , Sprigings , Coldrey , Jones , Langford , Pannell , Whiteman , Corke , Courtier , aud others . The Visitors were Bros . MarkE . Frost
P . M . Prov . G . S . W . Hints and Isle of Wight , H . W . Townsend P . M . P . P . G . D . Hants and Isle of Wight , Eugene E . Street P . M . 56 , A . R . Holbrook P . M . 309 , W . M . Outridge W . M . 487 , C . Travess W . M . 1428 , J . G . Niven W . M . 1776 , Cunningham , Buck , P . H . Emanuel , Naylor , Jackson , Coleman , Arlidge , Westaway , and others . All wero subsequently hospitably entertained by the Lodge .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 . A NUMEROUSLY attended meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday evening , at Ladbroke Hall , Lad broke-grove , Notting Hill , under the gavel of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Frederick Charlwood Frye . He was snpported by Bros . J . Bartle S . W ., J . Woodmason J . W ., W . J . Mnrlis P . M . Secretary , S . J . Parkhouse P . M . Treasurer , W . W . Bnckland S . D ., J . H . Wood J . D ., H . Hart I . G ., F . Delevante Organist , W . F . Heck Steward ; S . Smout I . P . M ., P . M . ' s
George Penn , E . M . Lander , C . D . Reatle . Tho members in attendance were Bros . E . Rogers , F . E . Pocock , M . D ., . 1 . S . Adkins , R . D . Crane , W . Linsdell , S . K . Bennett , J . French ; H . Foskctt , H . Holmes , W . R . Hatton , W . Binns , W . H . Wadbam , G . W . Wilkinson , P . Taylor , W . Heath , H . J . Green , J . Flood , C . Ransoms , G . A . Williams , C . D . Cosland , J . Whittlesea . Tho Visitors who responded to tho numerous
invitations were Bros . H . A . and J . BIyth 25 , G . Davis P . M . 167 , J . N . Frye P . J . W . 195 , P . W . Rnntz P . S . W . 230 , J . E . C . Bodley P . P . G . Sec . Oxon . 10 357 , W . Fieldson P . M . 548 , R . H . Jackson W . M ., S . J . Humfress I . G . and T . Fisher 733 , J . J . Thomas I . G . 753 , Sir Charles Dilke , M . P ., 834 , A . N . Gilbey 859 , B . Fletcher 901 , Alex . Ross Oganist 1223 , J . Gillingham S . W . 1238 , J . Cooper 1475 ,
Sir Arthur Verney ( Mayor of Wycombe ) 1501 , H . Gold and W . B . Lethbridge P . M . 1615 , W . R . Stephens 1897 . Tho pedestals were dressed with candles , emblematically and handsomely painted by hand , the gift of the W . M . By a simple arrangement these candles can be surmounted by others for use , thus leaving tho painted ones as perpetual ornaments of the Lodge . Bro . Richard Truino was raised
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to the third degree , after which Mr . F . R . Ellis and Mr . Alfred Gilbey were impressively initiated by the W . M . Fifty guineas was voted to be placed on the Steward ' s list representing the Lodgo at the next Festival of the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls . Bro . S . Smout jnn . I . P . M . hnd nndertnkon the office of Steward , and during tho evening ho announced that his list had already
reached tho total of ono hundred gnineas . A banquet followed the completion of business , succeeded by toasts and an excellent programme of mnsio arranged by Bro . Delevante the Organist in which Miss Delevante , and Bros . H . Parkin and James Budd , took part . Althongh the brethren were somewhat late in sitting down to the banquet , the business was got throngh in a very pleasant
way and at a reasonable hour . The toasts of Her Majesty the Queen and the Craft , and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., were respectively honoured . In proposing the Right Hon . the Eari of Carnarvon Pro G . M ., the W . M . observed that they always made this a special toast , as the Lodge was named after his Lordship , and he asked for it a special fire , which was given right heartily .
Having drank to the health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past , tho I . P . M ., Bro . Smont , proposed the Worshipful Master , and in doing so , he referred to the quiet way in which the W . M . discharged his duties , whioh was alike pleasurable and satisfactory . After thanking the brethren for the warmth of their recognition , the W . M . proposed the
Initiates . He said both of them were intimate friends of his , and he believed their fathers were members of the Craft . It had given him great pleasure to introduce them , and trusted that they would see no reason to regret the step they had taken . Bro . Gilbey , in reply , alluded to his connection with a firm , several members of wbicb were Freemasons , and expressed the pleasure it gave him to
be found numbered among so great an Order . Bro . Ellis also replied . The W . M . then proposed the Visitors , and said he was specially honoured with the presence of several distinguished brethren . He was sure all would be glad to see Bro , Sir C . Dilke among them , and he took it as a great compliment to himself to see him there . Then there were Sir A . Verney , Bro . Lethbridge , and Bro .
Bodley , whose names he ( the W . M . ) desired to couple with the toast . It was received with enthusiasm , and in reply Bro . Sir 0 . Dilke said he had to thank the brethren of the Lodge for several opportunities they had afforded him of being present . That was the fourth time he had been entertained by them , and he had come back from his short holiday a day earlier in order to accept their invitation . The
Lodge ought to congratulate itself upon having such a succession of excellent Masters , among whom he was glad to number his friend the present W . M . After remarking upon the " metal" of the initiates , and humorously referring especially to Bro . A . Gilbey , Bro . Sir C . Dilke concluded by again thanking the brethren for the warm and kind reception they had given him . Bro . Sir Arthur
Vorney , in his reply , alluded to the excellent qualities of the Lodge , and Bro . Lethbride spoke of the rapid progress of the Lodge and of the noble work it had done in the cause of the Charities . Bro . Bodley elected to reply in a song , entitled " That first found out a Mason ' s heart , " the words of which and the manner in which it was rendered gave great pleasnre to the brethren . The concluding toasts were
the Treasurer , Secretary , and Past Masters , the Masonic Charities , the Officers , and the Tyler's . Bro . Murlis , the Secretary , who had been most assiduous throughout the evening , gave some very interesting particulars with regard to the work done on behalf of the Charities , and said the Lodge were Vice-Presidents of the several Institutions in connection with the Order . Bro . Smout I . P . M .
alluded to the Girl ' s School , which be said was doing excellent work . The money collected for that Institution was well spent , and he felt it a great honour in having been selected to represent the Lodge on the occasion of the next Festival . All the money that could be col . lected together was needed . The brethren had already given to such an extent that it seemed almost too much to ask for more . He shonld not press them , but content himself with stating the facts .
ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1780 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on the 1 st instant . The brethren present wereW . Berry P . M ., T . Walton S . W ., I . Ireland J . W ., J . Stevens Treasnrer , A . Algar Sec , A . Bailey S . D ., G . Heathcote J . D ., W . Foster I . G ., & c . Visitors—W . Hickman Deputy Prov . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , W . Vincent P . M . Prov . Grand Sd . Bearer Middlesex , J . S . Pierce P . M . Prov . G . D . C . Hants , J . Harle P . M . Prov . G . O .
Hants , Rev . A . L . Argent Bell Prov . G . Chap . Hants , D . 0 . Hobbs W . M . 1461 , W . F . Mayoss 1112 , Rev . S . Scott , S , S . Pearce P . Prov . G . D . C . Hants , H . P . Aslatt P . M . 394 P . P . G . Deacon Hants , J . Robertson W . M . 130 , J . Patstone W . M . 359 , H . Lashmore W . M . 394 , A . Brown S . W . 1461 , J . Parkinson P . M . 1112 , & c . In the unavoidable absenco of the W . M ., Bro . Berry I . P . M . opened the Lodge , and after
the minutes of tho last meeting had been confirmed , proceeded in his nsual careful manner to initiate two brethren , and pass a third to the second degree . The chair of K . S . was then assnmed by Worshipful Bro . Hickman Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Hants , who proceeded at once to instal the W . M . eleet , Bro . T . Walton ( one of tho first initiates of the Lodge ) , in the presencs of a Board of nearly twenty
Past Masters , & c , by whom this ceremony was much appreciated , it being rendered in the impressive and dignified manner for which Bro . Hickmau is so justly celebrated . After the admission of the brethren , andjtbey had saluted the W . M ., Bro . Walton gave a specimen of his ability aud knowledge of the _ work of the Craft by investing his Officers , and explaining their duties in a manner seldom heard . Tho
customary addresses were then delivered by Bro . Hickman , and the Lodgo was closed . The brethren adjourned to the bunqnetting room , where , after dinner , the usnal Masonic toasts were given aud duly responded to , thus pleasantly finishing an evening thoroughly enjoyable to all , and auguring well for the future prosperity of this flourishing young Lodge .