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this , and , in order to show you that I recognise the obligation , I will content myself with simply thanking you for the kindness I have received . The Earl of Milltown : I have at one and the same moment to thank and to find fault with those who have been the organisers of

this vast gathering . I have , following the custom of most of those statesmen whose eloquenoe adorns the Senate , been studying such impromptus as they are in the habit of using . The organisers of this entertainment asked my noble brother to respond first , and ho has taken it out of my power to deliver to you that eloquent oration

with which I was prepared . I , as a humble member of the great profession of which my learned brother ia the head , and as a humble member of that great assembly over which he presides , will not ocoupy your time in attempting to compete with him in the speech he has delivered . I must say this—that , as a rule , in Masonio

Lodges , one brother is quite sufficient to answer to the toast , but I think that upon this occasion an exception has been rightly made , for though I have been present at many festivities , and though lam fully acquainted with the great qualities which distinguish our Brotherhood , I will at this moment confine myself to returning thanks for

the hospitality we have enjoyed . Never before have I received anything approaching the splendid hospitality of whioh we have been the recipients . On behalf of the visitors , and only regretting that they have not some one more worthy to represent them , I beg to return hearty thanks for the high honour paid us , and beg to

convey our hopes that we may again be favoured with an invitation , Bro . Lord Alcester also replied . Bro . the Earl of Euston : A toast has been placed in my hands which is rather different from those preceding it . I have to propose the Officers , and I am quite certain that all present will rejoice at the

discrimination displayed in the selection of those Officers . They consist of men who have made their mark ; some of them have made their name and are now resting on their laurels ; and some are coming on in Masonry . The Junior Deacon , Bro . Nicholls , has gone to that place where he represents the female sex , and does it right

well too . The Senior Deacon , Bro . Bancroft , is a man who has been at the head of his profession , and is ready and willing to take his part in the work of the Lodge . The Secretary , Bro . Broadley , has a long list of Masonic performances , and has for nineteen years taken a very active part in Masonic work . He has taken an immense deal

of trouble with regard to the arrangements of this evening , which reflect upon him the greatest credit . In your Treasurer you have a man well trusted , and who will ably manage the large amount entrusted to his cave . The Junior Warden is working hard in his profession , and your Senior Warden , Sir E . Inglefield , is one of the

old hearts of oak . I am sure that in coupling his name with the toast I shall be including one whom a year hence you will be proud to welcome at the helm . Bro . Sir E . Inglefield , K . C . B .: As my memory reminds me that the Worshipful Master at the early part of the proceedings said the

speeches were to be short , I will content myself with returning thankB for the Officers of the Lodge . I have to return thanks not only as far as I am personally concerned , but also for those who have not been called upon . I wish to say that to Brother Parkinson we

are mdebtsd for the instruction we have received . It is 40 years ago since I was initiated . I had been so long out of Masonry that I was rusty , but under Bro . Parkinson ' s guidance I am able to take my place in the Lodge . On my own part , and on behalf of my brother Officers , I beg to return our sincere thanks .

Bro . J . Fernandez J . W . ; The subject of the toast entrusted to me is one so pregnant with feeling that it is only the remark of the Worshipful Master with regard to the time that av / ays me in the direction of brevity . We all know that the scope of the Masonic Charities is vast and far reaching , and communicates help , not only

to our brethren , but also to their widows and children . We are nearly three months from the Centenary Festival of our Girls' School , and I think that having regard to the exertions of the brethren who have preceded us , we can take pride in the good that will be reflected in the forthcoming Festival . It is enforced , not by words , but by

practical illustration , that loving kindness is greater than law , and I am sure it will be with loving kindness that you will respond to the appeal on behalf of the Masonic Charities . The toast I propose to you is continued success to the Masonic Charities . Bro . F . Binckes Secretary K . M . I . B .: After an experience of 27 years

in responding to tho toast of tho Masonic Charities , I now find myself in a , position of difficulty . Only this night week , when called npon to discharge this datyia a new Lodge ab a place the name ol which is so dear to every member of this Lodge—I mean Stratfordon-Avon— when thi 3 toast was proposed , in language perfectly

unique , I found myself unequal to the duty of responding . I feel myself in a similar position to-night , through the kindness of yonr J -W . —I shall take the opportunity of calling him my good friendwho has so kindly introduced the toast to you . In responding to this toast I do so with mingled feelings of pleasure and

regret — regret that Bro . Hedges , the Secretary of tho Girls ' School , is not here to respond for the desire so kindly expressed for the success of the first Centenary that has ever been celebrated by one of our Masonic Institutions . There is no brother will express a more sincere wish that the result

of that uniquo celebration will be all that its best friends can desire . ^ At the same time yon will permit me to observe that it is not without some little anxiety that tho other Institutions regard the effect that Festival may have upon them . Tho Inrgcheartedness of the Craft will not , I am sure , permit tho success

01 one Institution to be built upon the ruins of the othotv , and therefore wo hope and trust that , however successful the Centenary of tho Girls' School may be , the Benevolent Institution will meet with that success it deserves , and that the BOYS' will also

receive that success which it so much needs and desirc 3 . I wnj very much struck in listening to the remarks of Bro . Parkinson , of whom I would like to add a little in token of admiration that ho could find no better illustration of his position than the prize boy of the Eoyal

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Masonic Institution for Boys . I am sure I may reckon upon the members of this Lodge , that they will not forget the Boys' School from whioh he has drawn his illustration . We have 262 boys , sons of Freemasons , and I think we can , at least , expect a continuance of that kind support which Bro . Broadley so ably rendered last year .

I hope and trust that under such wonderful auspices the highest and best principles of Freemasoury will not be forgotten , and that the principle of support to our Masonio Institutions will never be

neglected . I am proud to be here , and to speak on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and I trust this Lodge will be the means of assisting in realising that success for the Boys' School which it so well deserves . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .

r \ N Wednesday , the 8 th inst ., the ninth installation of W . M . was performed in the Lodge-room at the Town Hall , Mansfield . Bro . A . H . Bonser , assisted by his Officers , opened the Lodge , and afterwards installed Bro . W . F . Sanders to the chair of the Lodge for the ensuing twelve months . The newly-appointed W . M . then

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invested his Officers , viz .: —Bros . Linney S . W ., Vallance J . W ., Rev . T . W . Dolphin Chaplain , Fisher Treasurer , Hobson Secretary , Beecroft S . D ., Wearing J . D ., Harrop White D . C , Bonser Organist , Shelmerdine I . G ., Greenwood and Hopewell Stewards , Watkin Tyler . After the functions of the Lodge had been performed , the

brethren adjonrned to the Swan Hotel , at about half-past six , where an elaborate banquet had been prepared . After the dessert the usual Loyal and Craft toasts were honoured . The menu was a very

creditable production , and it elicited considerable admiration from the brethren present . The toasts were therein interspersed with Shakespearian quotations of singular appropriateness , the selection of the W . M . Bro . Sanders .

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THE installation of Bro . E . lWesterns as W . M . for the ensuing year was celebrated at the Lodge-room , Langport Arms Hotel , on the 9 th inst ., the ceremony being performed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Somerset , Bro . E . C . Else . At the close

the W . M . invested the Officers , as follow : —Bros . Eeynolds I . P . M ., Cox S . W ., Humphrey J . W ., Maurice Chaplain , Paul Secretary , Louch S . D ., Cross J . D ., Gough I . G ., Pittard Steward , Gillett Tyler . The brethren afterwards partook of a banquet at the Lamport Arms Hotel .

The Theatres, &C.

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Savoy . —The success that has attended the revival of " H . M . S . Pinafore" shows how ready lovers of good music ever are to patronise it . The merits of this opera havo bseu fully discussed ; it is now our duty only to say with what spirit the opera is nightly rendered . When we remind our readers that Messrs . George

Grossmith , Rutland Barrington , and Richard Temple are nightly to be seen in their original parts , it is a ready guarantee that plenty of amusement is forthcoming . These favourites are well supported by Messrs . J . G . Robertson , R . Cnmmings , the Misses Geraldine Ulmar ,

Jessie Bond , and Rosina Brandvam . The realisation of the snip is a perfect masterpiece in the way of stage carpentering , while the ohoru 3 e 3 are sung in the well-known style of this excellent company . We hear the next revival at this theatre will b 3 " The Pirates of Penzance . "

The Photographic Exhibition , to be opened at the Crystal Palace on Monday next , vviii interest everybody . What branch of art , science , and industry does not call photography to its aid , and what home is there , from the palace to the cottage , that does not contain some specimen of this beautiful art . The interest in the progress of

photography is universal ; and the Crystal Palace Exhibition will be visited by many thousands anxious to see for themselves the great perfection to which the art ha 3 attained , and the varied purposes to which it ia applied . Every evening there will bo , in connection with the Exhibition , free lantern slide entertainments , interspersed with music .

Instantaneous photographs , genre pictures , statuary , and lovely views taken in North Wales , Derbyshire , Scotland , the English and Irish Lakes , Canada , New Zealand , & c , will bo shown on a screen thirty feet in diameter , by means of a now optical lantern , specially

constructed for this Exhibition . The apparatus division will be most complete and comprehensive , showing all recent improvements and developments . Indeed , such a collection of apparata has never before been exhibited .

Mr . Fergus W . Hume's " The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" having been dramatised by Mr . Arthur Law , will b ~> produced at the Princess ' s next Wednesday evening ; . Tho dramatic version is similar

to tin book , and should prove interesting . The caste will include Messrs . Jame 3 Fernandez , J . H . Dime ' , Bussett Roe ; tho Misses Grace Hawthorne , Eva Sothern , Dolores Drunimoud , Cicely Richards , and Mrs . Iluutl-y .

Mr . Edward Brown , tho acting manager of tho Olympic Thoa ' uv , will nave a benefit on Monday next . A most enjoyable afternoon is expected , aa a host of popular artistes havo promised assistance . Mr . Willie Edonin has secured tho Strand Theatre , and will open

o . -i Saturday , tho 25 th ins . ' nnr , witli a new dramatic farce by Mr . Ghai'lciS . Fawc ^ tt , entitled " Katti . " Later on , " Turned Up " will bo revived , while a burlo 3 quo is in preparation . Miss Alice Athcrton will bo included in tho caBta , which , vvo hear , is to be a strong one .