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Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.
by the National Anthem . The toast H . R . H . the Princo of Wales M . W . G . M ., was also disposed of in a few words , and was likewise duly honoured by fche brethren . The nexfc waa a special toast , the Earl of Carnarvon , always a separate toast in this Lodge , becanse , as tho Master eaid , they had been authorised by his lordship to bear
his name and arms , a privilege for whioh they had always been grateful since the foundation of the Lodge , in 1876 ; visitors would therefore understand why thoy made that a separate toasfc . In proposing the toast of the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers , the W . M . said thafc , as a young Mason , he was nofc prepared
to criticise those eminent Masons . He knew , as they all did , that the Grand Officers did excellent work , and seeing those who were present to represent the Grand Lodge , they could do no less than drink to their very good health . They were fortunate on that occasion in the presence of Bros . Cama , Binckes , and Rogers . Bros . '
Cama and Rogers were members of fche Carnarvon Lodge , and the worthy Bro . Binckes , he was proud to say , waa a somewhat frequent visitor . In proposing this toast he associated with ifc the names of those three brethren . Bro . Rogers said he was very proud fco respond to the toasfc in fche character of one of the present Grand
Officers , who , he hoped , had the entire confidence of fche Craft . He was especially proud to return thanks for the Grand Officers in that Lodge because ib was the Lodge in which he had been initiated . Bro . Cama also responded . Bro . Woodmason I . P . M . proposed fche health of fche W . M ., and in reply Bro . Green said he thanked the brethren
for having drunk the toasfc , because he believed that they not only drank to the office he held , bufc drank fco the man himself . He had to thank fchem for fcheir cordiality , bnfc fcheir numbers prevented him thanking fchem as he should like to do . The kindness that had been shown to him , and to one nearest and dearest to him
who had now retired from work , had stimulated him ( the W . M . ) fco work up fco the office whioh he now held , bufc he was afraid that the very high standard of work which had been set up in that Lodge would make his task a hard one . He hoped , however , thafc he should be able to preserve the kind of work they had set np in the Lodge .
He would leave it to fchem to judge him when his year of office was over . He knew thafc they would extend to him the right hand of fellowship , and ifc was in reliance upon their support that he said he believed he should be able to get throngh his year of office to their satisfaction . He would say no more now , aa fchey had so many
visitors , but he thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the way in whioh they had received fche toasfc of his health . Bro . Green then proceeded to say thafc he had a duty cast upon him whioh he would now attempt ; to execute with a great deal of pleasure . It was to introduce to them two joining members fco the Earl of
Carnarvon Lodge , who had boon elected , in the course of the evening previous fco his installation . They wero Bro . Capt . James and Bro . Edmund Routledge . Thoso brethren were well known , and thoy were all very glad that they had become members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . Bro . Capt . James said he rose with very mixed
feelings to return thanks for the honour and kindness displayed to him aud Bro . Routledge . He had been extremely struck with the way in which fche W . M . ( fche worthy son of a worthy father ) invested bis Officers for the next year . Some little reference had been made to the fact that Bro . Routledge and ho were sitting side by side on
that occasion , in allusion he presumed , to fche fact thafc their seatsif they got them—in another place would be oast on different sides . Brethren mighfc bo satisfied that Bro . Routledge and he would be united in this—that differences of opinion should never alter friendship . Bro . Routledge , in responding , said thafc he was present on
Monday afc a very extraordinary entertainment , in which two circuses were going on afc the same time , and ifc occurred fco him whether it would nofc have been better if his brother joining member had been able to perform in one circle while he ( Bro . Routledge ) performed iu another . He spoke simply on his own account , as he should be the
last man to say that his ( Bro . James ' s ) entertainment shonld be shortened in the least degree . Before he was a member he had had tho pleasnre of partaking of the boundless hospitality of the Lodge , and now that he wns a member he hoped he should remain one for many years to come . He was gratified to think thafc he was the
invited guest of their Worshipfnl Chairman , a brother for whom he had tho greatest esteem , and whose respected father he had had the pleasnro of knowing for a great many years . There was only one other he had been connected with longer—Bro . Pieraon—on whose authority he was informed that he had been intimate with him for
52 years . He regretted to say these were the la , sfc dying notes of tho swan , for he conld never again address them as a visitor , and he conld nofc think that he should ever rise to such a position as would enable him to address them in another capacity . The brethren had probably seen in tho Barnum show two marvellous freaks of nature ,
the Siamese twins . Whether or not the brethren agreed with him that Bro . James and himself adequately carried out the functions of fche other twins ifc was nofc for him to say ; but Bro . James never left him . The W . M . then briefly proposed Success to the Masonic Charities , coupling the toasfc with fche name of Bro . Fredk . Binckes ,
Secretary of tho Boys' School . Bro . Binckes , in reply , said that it waa now some five or six years since he was at that Lodge on a similar occasion , and he thanked thorn for the continued aud continuous snpport rendered to the various Masonic Institutions by tbe Carnarvon Lodge . He did not know thafc he could single out any
Lodge thafc had done more than tho Carnarvon . Their Master said that ho would make his remarks as brief as possible , and ho ( Bro . Binckes ) was sure that no words of his were needed . All that he had to do was to return his very sincere thanks for the Institution witb which he was still associated for the support which had been afforded it
by the Carnarvon Lodge , and he need hardly say that whatever mi ght be hia destiny or his fate he trusted that the efforts of Bro . Woodmason might be as liberally supported iu tho present as the efforts of
others had been in tho pasfc . Ho did not want to make any scnsatbrjal observations , bufc with regard fco fche Masonic Institutions , the time lately had nofc flowed a ., quietly as usual . There was a fierce li ght ihafc during the last two or three years had beaten upon various
Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.
bodies and various institutions , and he did not know why they should expect that the Masonic Institntions should be an exception . Why the Boys' Sohcot had been selected for attack ho did not know , bufc ha thought he could say a few worjs tbat would show them that after all said and dono thafc Institution was not deserving of tbe grave
censure thafc had been passed npon it . But he was there as a visitor , and he would be sorry to bo tempted to make any observations of a controversial nature . He thought , however , he would nofc find one dissentient when ho said , if faults be found , let those faults bo romodied , but do nofc let them interfere with fche flow of charity , which had
for ifcs object the maintenance , education , and clothing of foar or five hundred of the children of Freemasons . Bro . Binckes added that he was delighted to be there that evening as a not altogether unwelcome guest , and still—however imperfectly he might have discharged hia duties—aa earnest ) now as ever he was in fche cause of Masonio Charity .
Time waa a great consoler , and ifc waa also a great avenger , and he hoped as ifc went on feelings would be toned down and opportunity given for dispassionate judgment . In conclusion , he hoped that the efforts of the brethren of the Carnarvon Lodge in fche ensuing year would be directed one and all to do whafc they could to place the
Carnarvon Lodge in 1890 in connection with the Festival of the Boys Sohool in the same proud position aa ifc had held in the pasfc . Several other toasfca were propoaed , including fche Visitors , whioh waa responded fco by Bros . Sly , Dr . Cooper , and Leete ; the Treasnrer and Secretary , responded to by Bros . Murlis and Parkhouse j the
Preceptor , for whioh Bro . Davis returned thanks ; and the Officers of the Lodge , to which the J . W . replied , in the absence of the S . W ., who had been obliged to leave before fche toast was reached . In pro * posing the Past Master ' s health , Bro . Green included fche presentation to Bro . Woodmason of a handsome Past Master's jewel , whioh had
been voted to him by fche Lodge , and for whioh Bro . Woodmason , in hia reply , made suitable acknowledgment . The intervals between fche speeches were enlivened wifch some pleasant vocal and instrumental music , contributed by Misa Florence Kent , Mr . Walter Turner , Bros . T . W . Heath , W . A . Vincent , and Master Felix Loohner ( violin ) . Bro . Russell Lochner presided at the pianoforte .
Earl Of Sussex Lodge No. 2201.
EARL OF SUSSEX LODGE No . 2201 .
THE brethren of thia Lodge held their closing meeting of the year at the Royal Pavilion , on Saturday afternoon , the 30 . h nit . The Lodge waa opened by the W . M . Bro . Richard Clowes . The principal business of the meeting was the initiation of Mr . Gerald W . E . Loder , M . P ., Mr . Alfred Scott , and Mr . Chapman Marshall ;
the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke . A letter was read from the R . W . fcho Provincial Grand Masfcer , H . R . H . fche Duke of Connaught , expressing hia deep regret afc the death of fche late Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Gerard Ford , and also a letter from Mrs . Gerard Ford in graceful
acknowledgment of the vote of condolence forwarded her by the Lodge . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where they partook of an elegant banquet , supplied by Bro . D . Mutton , whose catering gave the greatest satisfaction . The W . M . Bro . Iliohard Clowes presided . The customary
Loyal and Masonic toasta were duly honoured . The W . M . after proposing fche Queen aud the Craffc aud the M . W . the Grand Masfcer H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , gave tho toast of the Officers of Grand Lodge Present and Pasfc , to which Bro . Thomas Fenn President of fche Board of General Purposes responded . He said fche members of
Grand Lodge who were present had been especially interested in the ceremony of the afternoon , and thafc fche Earl of Sussex Lodge waa honoured by numbering among fcheir brethren both of the Borough Members of Parliament . The W . M . nexfc proposed the R . W . Provincial Grand Master H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught . Sussex
Masons , he said , knew the deep interest the Provincial Grand Master took in fche Province , and his sympathetic letter , read during tha afternoon , testified to his great concern in everything relating fco Sussex Freemasonry . They nil wished him a speedy return , and were prepared to give him a hearty welcome . The W . M . then gave
the W . Provincial Senior Grand Warden in charge Bro . fcho Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C ., M . P ., P . G . Steward , and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Pasfc . He said thafc the brethren of the Province had full confidence in Bro . Marriott , and felt thafc while he was in charge fche Province was well represented . The
Present and Past Provincial Officers were all true and trusty , and fully prepared to carry out any duty entrusted fco them . Bro . the Right Hon , Sir VV . T . Marriott , on rising to respond , was cordially received . Speaking for himself and the other Provincial Officers , ho said they were all prepared to do their duty in their respective high
positions . He had been gratified in attending the Lodge thafc afternoon , and witnessing fche initiation of the three new members , and spoke in eulogistic terms of the admirable manner in whioh Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke had carried out the ceremony . Bro . T . Billing Prov . Grand Junior Warden also acknowledged tha
toast . He congratulated the three initiates upon becoming members of such a Lodge as that of the Earl of Sussex . Representations had been made to him of fche duties which would devolve upon him if anything happened to Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott . He trusted nothing would happen to him ; but , in case of emergency , he and the
remaining Officers would do their besfc . Bro . Crawford J . Pocock also responded . Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott nexfc proposed the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , and spoke in high terms of the zeal and energy which Bro . Clowes displayed in Freemasonry . Bro . Richard Clowes was greeted wifch hearty and prolonged applaasa on rising to
respond . He thanked Sir W . T . Marriott for the kind terms in which ho had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their generous reception of ifc . He was proud to bo the W . M . of such a distinguished
Lodge , and trusted always to retain the good wishes of the brethren . As they would not moefc again till next year ho heartily wished them all a " Merry Christmas , " and a " Happy New Year . " Ho then gave what he termed the toast of the evening , the Initiates . He said he
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Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.
by the National Anthem . The toast H . R . H . the Princo of Wales M . W . G . M ., was also disposed of in a few words , and was likewise duly honoured by fche brethren . The nexfc waa a special toast , the Earl of Carnarvon , always a separate toast in this Lodge , becanse , as tho Master eaid , they had been authorised by his lordship to bear
his name and arms , a privilege for whioh they had always been grateful since the foundation of the Lodge , in 1876 ; visitors would therefore understand why thoy made that a separate toasfc . In proposing the toast of the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers , the W . M . said thafc , as a young Mason , he was nofc prepared
to criticise those eminent Masons . He knew , as they all did , that the Grand Officers did excellent work , and seeing those who were present to represent the Grand Lodge , they could do no less than drink to their very good health . They were fortunate on that occasion in the presence of Bros . Cama , Binckes , and Rogers . Bros . '
Cama and Rogers were members of fche Carnarvon Lodge , and the worthy Bro . Binckes , he was proud to say , waa a somewhat frequent visitor . In proposing this toast he associated with ifc the names of those three brethren . Bro . Rogers said he was very proud fco respond to the toasfc in fche character of one of the present Grand
Officers , who , he hoped , had the entire confidence of fche Craft . He was especially proud to return thanks for the Grand Officers in that Lodge because ib was the Lodge in which he had been initiated . Bro . Cama also responded . Bro . Woodmason I . P . M . proposed fche health of fche W . M ., and in reply Bro . Green said he thanked the brethren
for having drunk the toasfc , because he believed that they not only drank to the office he held , bufc drank fco the man himself . He had to thank fchem for fcheir cordiality , bnfc fcheir numbers prevented him thanking fchem as he should like to do . The kindness that had been shown to him , and to one nearest and dearest to him
who had now retired from work , had stimulated him ( the W . M . ) fco work up fco the office whioh he now held , bufc he was afraid that the very high standard of work which had been set up in that Lodge would make his task a hard one . He hoped , however , thafc he should be able to preserve the kind of work they had set np in the Lodge .
He would leave it to fchem to judge him when his year of office was over . He knew thafc they would extend to him the right hand of fellowship , and ifc was in reliance upon their support that he said he believed he should be able to get throngh his year of office to their satisfaction . He would say no more now , aa fchey had so many
visitors , but he thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the way in whioh they had received fche toasfc of his health . Bro . Green then proceeded to say thafc he had a duty cast upon him whioh he would now attempt ; to execute with a great deal of pleasure . It was to introduce to them two joining members fco the Earl of
Carnarvon Lodge , who had boon elected , in the course of the evening previous fco his installation . They wero Bro . Capt . James and Bro . Edmund Routledge . Thoso brethren were well known , and thoy were all very glad that they had become members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . Bro . Capt . James said he rose with very mixed
feelings to return thanks for the honour and kindness displayed to him aud Bro . Routledge . He had been extremely struck with the way in which fche W . M . ( fche worthy son of a worthy father ) invested bis Officers for the next year . Some little reference had been made to the fact that Bro . Routledge and ho were sitting side by side on
that occasion , in allusion he presumed , to fche fact thafc their seatsif they got them—in another place would be oast on different sides . Brethren mighfc bo satisfied that Bro . Routledge and he would be united in this—that differences of opinion should never alter friendship . Bro . Routledge , in responding , said thafc he was present on
Monday afc a very extraordinary entertainment , in which two circuses were going on afc the same time , and ifc occurred fco him whether it would nofc have been better if his brother joining member had been able to perform in one circle while he ( Bro . Routledge ) performed iu another . He spoke simply on his own account , as he should be the
last man to say that his ( Bro . James ' s ) entertainment shonld be shortened in the least degree . Before he was a member he had had tho pleasnre of partaking of the boundless hospitality of the Lodge , and now that he wns a member he hoped he should remain one for many years to come . He was gratified to think thafc he was the
invited guest of their Worshipfnl Chairman , a brother for whom he had tho greatest esteem , and whose respected father he had had the pleasnro of knowing for a great many years . There was only one other he had been connected with longer—Bro . Pieraon—on whose authority he was informed that he had been intimate with him for
52 years . He regretted to say these were the la , sfc dying notes of tho swan , for he conld never again address them as a visitor , and he conld nofc think that he should ever rise to such a position as would enable him to address them in another capacity . The brethren had probably seen in tho Barnum show two marvellous freaks of nature ,
the Siamese twins . Whether or not the brethren agreed with him that Bro . James and himself adequately carried out the functions of fche other twins ifc was nofc for him to say ; but Bro . James never left him . The W . M . then briefly proposed Success to the Masonic Charities , coupling the toasfc with fche name of Bro . Fredk . Binckes ,
Secretary of tho Boys' School . Bro . Binckes , in reply , said that it waa now some five or six years since he was at that Lodge on a similar occasion , and he thanked thorn for the continued aud continuous snpport rendered to the various Masonic Institutions by tbe Carnarvon Lodge . He did not know thafc he could single out any
Lodge thafc had done more than tho Carnarvon . Their Master said that ho would make his remarks as brief as possible , and ho ( Bro . Binckes ) was sure that no words of his were needed . All that he had to do was to return his very sincere thanks for the Institution witb which he was still associated for the support which had been afforded it
by the Carnarvon Lodge , and he need hardly say that whatever mi ght be hia destiny or his fate he trusted that the efforts of Bro . Woodmason might be as liberally supported iu tho present as the efforts of
others had been in tho pasfc . Ho did not want to make any scnsatbrjal observations , bufc with regard fco fche Masonic Institutions , the time lately had nofc flowed a ., quietly as usual . There was a fierce li ght ihafc during the last two or three years had beaten upon various
Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.
bodies and various institutions , and he did not know why they should expect that the Masonic Institntions should be an exception . Why the Boys' Sohcot had been selected for attack ho did not know , bufc ha thought he could say a few worjs tbat would show them that after all said and dono thafc Institution was not deserving of tbe grave
censure thafc had been passed npon it . But he was there as a visitor , and he would be sorry to bo tempted to make any observations of a controversial nature . He thought , however , he would nofc find one dissentient when ho said , if faults be found , let those faults bo romodied , but do nofc let them interfere with fche flow of charity , which had
for ifcs object the maintenance , education , and clothing of foar or five hundred of the children of Freemasons . Bro . Binckes added that he was delighted to be there that evening as a not altogether unwelcome guest , and still—however imperfectly he might have discharged hia duties—aa earnest ) now as ever he was in fche cause of Masonio Charity .
Time waa a great consoler , and ifc waa also a great avenger , and he hoped as ifc went on feelings would be toned down and opportunity given for dispassionate judgment . In conclusion , he hoped that the efforts of the brethren of the Carnarvon Lodge in fche ensuing year would be directed one and all to do whafc they could to place the
Carnarvon Lodge in 1890 in connection with the Festival of the Boys Sohool in the same proud position aa ifc had held in the pasfc . Several other toasfca were propoaed , including fche Visitors , whioh waa responded fco by Bros . Sly , Dr . Cooper , and Leete ; the Treasnrer and Secretary , responded to by Bros . Murlis and Parkhouse j the
Preceptor , for whioh Bro . Davis returned thanks ; and the Officers of the Lodge , to which the J . W . replied , in the absence of the S . W ., who had been obliged to leave before fche toast was reached . In pro * posing the Past Master ' s health , Bro . Green included fche presentation to Bro . Woodmason of a handsome Past Master's jewel , whioh had
been voted to him by fche Lodge , and for whioh Bro . Woodmason , in hia reply , made suitable acknowledgment . The intervals between fche speeches were enlivened wifch some pleasant vocal and instrumental music , contributed by Misa Florence Kent , Mr . Walter Turner , Bros . T . W . Heath , W . A . Vincent , and Master Felix Loohner ( violin ) . Bro . Russell Lochner presided at the pianoforte .
Earl Of Sussex Lodge No. 2201.
EARL OF SUSSEX LODGE No . 2201 .
THE brethren of thia Lodge held their closing meeting of the year at the Royal Pavilion , on Saturday afternoon , the 30 . h nit . The Lodge waa opened by the W . M . Bro . Richard Clowes . The principal business of the meeting was the initiation of Mr . Gerald W . E . Loder , M . P ., Mr . Alfred Scott , and Mr . Chapman Marshall ;
the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke . A letter was read from the R . W . fcho Provincial Grand Masfcer , H . R . H . fche Duke of Connaught , expressing hia deep regret afc the death of fche late Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Gerard Ford , and also a letter from Mrs . Gerard Ford in graceful
acknowledgment of the vote of condolence forwarded her by the Lodge . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where they partook of an elegant banquet , supplied by Bro . D . Mutton , whose catering gave the greatest satisfaction . The W . M . Bro . Iliohard Clowes presided . The customary
Loyal and Masonic toasta were duly honoured . The W . M . after proposing fche Queen aud the Craffc aud the M . W . the Grand Masfcer H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , gave tho toast of the Officers of Grand Lodge Present and Pasfc , to which Bro . Thomas Fenn President of fche Board of General Purposes responded . He said fche members of
Grand Lodge who were present had been especially interested in the ceremony of the afternoon , and thafc fche Earl of Sussex Lodge waa honoured by numbering among fcheir brethren both of the Borough Members of Parliament . The W . M . nexfc proposed the R . W . Provincial Grand Master H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught . Sussex
Masons , he said , knew the deep interest the Provincial Grand Master took in fche Province , and his sympathetic letter , read during tha afternoon , testified to his great concern in everything relating fco Sussex Freemasonry . They nil wished him a speedy return , and were prepared to give him a hearty welcome . The W . M . then gave
the W . Provincial Senior Grand Warden in charge Bro . fcho Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C ., M . P ., P . G . Steward , and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Pasfc . He said thafc the brethren of the Province had full confidence in Bro . Marriott , and felt thafc while he was in charge fche Province was well represented . The
Present and Past Provincial Officers were all true and trusty , and fully prepared to carry out any duty entrusted fco them . Bro . the Right Hon , Sir VV . T . Marriott , on rising to respond , was cordially received . Speaking for himself and the other Provincial Officers , ho said they were all prepared to do their duty in their respective high
positions . He had been gratified in attending the Lodge thafc afternoon , and witnessing fche initiation of the three new members , and spoke in eulogistic terms of the admirable manner in whioh Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke had carried out the ceremony . Bro . T . Billing Prov . Grand Junior Warden also acknowledged tha
toast . He congratulated the three initiates upon becoming members of such a Lodge as that of the Earl of Sussex . Representations had been made to him of fche duties which would devolve upon him if anything happened to Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott . He trusted nothing would happen to him ; but , in case of emergency , he and the
remaining Officers would do their besfc . Bro . Crawford J . Pocock also responded . Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott nexfc proposed the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , and spoke in high terms of the zeal and energy which Bro . Clowes displayed in Freemasonry . Bro . Richard Clowes was greeted wifch hearty and prolonged applaasa on rising to
respond . He thanked Sir W . T . Marriott for the kind terms in which ho had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their generous reception of ifc . He was proud to bo the W . M . of such a distinguished
Lodge , and trusted always to retain the good wishes of the brethren . As they would not moefc again till next year ho heartily wished them all a " Merry Christmas , " and a " Happy New Year . " Ho then gave what he termed the toast of the evening , the Initiates . He said he