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predecessors , whose able working was recognised throughout the Craft . Bro . Moojen followed , and endorsed all Bro . Levy had said ; from his personal knowledge of the W . M ., he felt the praise AvasAA-ell deserved . Bro . Reid I . P . M . then rose . Ho had great pleasure in proposing the health of tho Avorthy Bro . Avho occnpied tho chair . In consequence of Bro . Leah's having , thafc day , had hia professional avocations to
attend to , thoy had not seen hia working , but thoy would havo an opportunity at the next meeting . They knew him as a thorough good Mason ; he is a Life Governor , and has been Steward for the three Charities ; ho has done his duty in thafc respect , and ho ( the speaker ) was sure ho weuld do his duty in the Lodge . At the banquet he had ably presided , and nnder his guidance tho Lodge Avould
continue to prosper . Bro . S . Webb P . M . here sang "A Fathers Love . " Tho W . M . felt great pleasure in responding to the toast . He gave very apt illustrations of the principles of Freemasonry . By the retirem i . ! . of a brother ho had been elected to tho chair ; he was , however , pleased to greet that brother that evening . He apologised for his own absence from tho Lodge ; he had , however , done all ho conld to perfect himself iu hia duties , and ho hoped to be ablo to
perforin all required of him ; he was fully repaid for all the tronble he had taken by the reception he had met Avith thafc evening . Reference had been mado to what he had done for the Charities ; he would adviso the brethren to visit tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon , or tho Girls' or Boys' Schools , and ho Avas sure thoy would never grudge anything they gave to them . Ho Avould be happy to again serve as Steward ; his heart was in tho cause , and he thanked them for tho kind manner each Bro . had received the toast .
The W . M . then proposed the health of tho Past Masters . He had to thank tho I . P . M . for the ablo manner he had performed the duties of tho chair ; Bro . Reid , ho had been informed , had worked the two degrees beautifully and impressively . Bro . Shackell Sec , H . Webb , S . Webb , and other Past Masters were all worthy of a hearty reception . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Reid responded ; his great pleasure would bo
to assist the W . M . ; tho Past Masters would also do all that might bo required of them . Bro . S . Webb folloAved ; ho hoped tho W . M ., and also every Officer he had appointed , would Avork tho ceremonies properly ; the ritual should be tho pride of Masonry ; ifc Avas a pleasure to see a brother in tho chair whom the brethren and visitors could say had worked well . The toast of the Officers was next given ;
tho W . M . impressed on them the necessity of attending tho Lodges in their various districts ; ho was sure they would help him iu the condnct of the Lodge . Bro . H . Webb responded to the toast , and wasfolloAved by Bro . James S . D . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable and harmonious evening . The visitors Avere—Bros . J . Thompson 1 G 93 , J . W . Roberts 1693 , Western 1693 , R . J . Owen P . M . 144 , T . Moojen Chigwell Lodge , Empson , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
St . Paul's Lodge , No . 194 . —The installation meeting of this Lodgo was held afc the Terminus Hotel , Cannon . street , on Tuesday , 15 th inst . Bros . C . Hunt W . M ., Seager S . W ., Randal P . M . as J . W ., Veal P . M . Treas ., FoAvler P . M . Sec . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Randall , Western , Watts , Eaves , H . Renshaw . After Lodge had been opened and formalities fully observed , Bro . Seager S . W . and W . M . elect was
presented to the Lodge ; a Board of Installed Masters Avas opened , and he was duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., in a manner thafc reflected great credit on Bro . Hunt for his impressive and perfect rendering . The newly installed W . M . invested the following Officers : —Bros . C . Hunt I . P . M ., McBean S . W ., Compton J . W ., Veal P . M . Treas ., Fowler P . M . Sec , Renshaw S . D ., Paget J . D .,
Fisher I . G ., Smith Tyler . The members , by tho way they received the ncAvly appointed Officers , testified that the W . M . had mado an excellent selection . The Installing Master was complimented at the conclnsion of the ceremony by all present . Bro . Watts P . M ., by courtesy of the W . M ., initiated his friend , Mr . James Chapman . The W . M ., in feeling and appropriate remarks , presented Bro . C . Hunt
I . P . M . with an elegant P . M . ' s jewel of elaborate'design , and suitably inscribed , which had been unanimously voted to him for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair . Bro . Hunt ; eloquently returned thanks . Hearty good wishes Avere then given , and the Lodge Avas closed . The brethren , fifty in nnmber , sat down to a very sumptuous and rdcherchd banquet and dessert , provided by
Bro . E . H . Rand . The loving cup was handed round , and grace was sung . In proposing the toast of the R . W . Lord Skelmersdale and the rest of the Grand Officers , the W . M . said ho would associate Avith the toast the name of Bro . Cottebrune , who had honoured them by his presence that evening . Bro . Cottebrune is a well and Avorfch representative of Grand Lodge , and the W . M . had to thank him for his
instruction , Avhich had enabled him to occupy the chair ; tho Craft also owed him a debt of gratitude , for he was never Avearyof advancing its interests . Bro . Cottebrune thanked the W . M . for the kind manner he had spoken of the D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers . Many of them held high and distinguished positions . He ( the speaker ) had the pleasure of visiting the St . Paul ' s Lodge during the
past year , and he had met many members of tho Lodge afc the Lodge of Instruction . He Avas pleased to see Bro . Hnnfc , who had just vacated the chair , perform the ceremony of installation . The manner in which the W . M . had invested his officers was most creditable . Bro . Watts also had ably performed the ceremony of initiation . In concluding , he thanked them for their kind expressions . The W . M .
next proposed tho Masonic Charities , and regretted tho absence of Bro . J . Terry ; ho Avould , however , call on Bro . Randall P . M . to respond . Bro . Randall spoke of the able management of tho three Institutions . By the kindness of tho Masonic brethren they had raised over £ 42 , 000 during tho past year , and ho hoped the brethren would not forget to subscribe liberally this year ; as thoy A \ -ell know ,
Charity moots its own reward . Tho toast of the Initiate was given and the "Entered Apprentice" song Avas sung , and Bro . Chapman replied . Ho Avas proud at having the opportunity to join this nobio Order ; from Avhat he had already seen , it Avas to him a source of regret that he had not joined before . However , he Avould in future show that he fully appreciated the beantiful ceremony he had listened
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to that evening . The "W . M . then proposed the toast ; of the Visitors ; he mentioned their names , and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many distinguished Masons present . Bros . Loewenstark , Rightou , Beasley , and H . M . Levy severally returned thanks ; all expressed their pleasure afc tho hospitality accorded to them . The I . P . M ., Bro . Hunt , then proposed the health of the W . M ., whom
he AVUS pleased to say he had introduced to office . He had performed fivery duty in tho inferior offices , and he could assure them that Bro . Seager was capable of performing the ceremony of initiation , though on this occasion he had given Avay to Bro . Watts . Afc the next ; meeting they would see that their selection had been the right one . Tho W . M . thanked the hrethren for their kind expressions .
lie assured them that dnring his occupation of the chair thoy would see that he had in every sense their interests at heart . Tho toast of tho Past Masters was next ; honoured . Tho W . M . spoko of their excellent qualifications , and called on Bro . Hunt to respond . After a few Avords from Bro . Hunt tho toast of the Officers was given , to Avhich Bro . McBean S . W . replied . The Tylor Avas then summoned .
Amongst the visitors were Bros . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., W . H . Murlis P . M . 1642 , A . D . LoeAvenstark P . M . 1017 , H . Garrod P . M ., Bassington J . W . 205 , C . A . Woods 145 , Ernst P . M ., Hollibono 231 , R . H . Pearson P . M . 1196 and 1642 , Collens 766 , IT . Parker P . P . G . O . Middlesex , Godfrey 1365 , Beasley P . M . 780 , W . Jarvis 14 , Whitehead 933 , Badkin W . M . 1365 , Blakev 311 , Wrighton 23 , Duko 1328 ,
Thurley Beale 201 , J . Stedman 172 , T . R . Jones 325 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . To Madamo Thaddens Wells Avas entrusted tho musical arrangements . Sho was assisted by Miss Alico Frith , Bros . Thurley Beale and Stedman , and Bro . II . Parker accompanied on tho piano . Every satisfaction was evinced at tho efforts of this party , Avho wero most energetic in their desire to contribute to the enjoyment of tho brethren .
Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity , No . 663 , Devizes—Tho installation meeting of this Lodge took place afc the Town Hall , on Tuesday last , tho 15 th inst . There were present Bros . T . Raymond W . M ., Dr . J . W . Bnrman S . W ., W . H . Burt J . W ., D . A . Gibbs P . M . Troas ., W . Nott P . M . Sec , Rev . T . F . T . Ravonshaw P . M . P . G . Ch . England , IT . J . Ward P . M ., Thos . H . Chandler P . M . P . S . G . W . Wilts , and many other members of the Lodge , whilst amongst tho visitors were Bros . R . D . M . Laivson P . M . 632 P . P . S . G . W . Wilts , W . Munro
P . M . 32 G P . P . G . D . C . Bristol , W . H . DiU P . M . 906 P . G . P . Somerset , G . F . Tuckey P . M . 326 , Rev . W . C . Lukis S . W . 837 , A . Browno Sec . 632 , & o . Tho W . M ., after opening the Lodge and having had tho minutes read and confirmed , announced that , since tho last meeting , he , with several members of the Lodge , had , as a deputation from the Lodge , attended the funeral , on the 28 th ult ., of Bro . Holloway , a P . M . and member of the Lodge . A vote of condolence to his
AvidoAv on her loss was unanimously passed . Tho Lodge was then opened in the second dogrso by tho W . M ., who then requested Bro . William Nott P . M . and Sec . 663 and P . J . G . W . Wilts to take tho chair . This was done , and Bro . Nott then proceeded , according to ancient custom , to instal tho W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . J . W . Barman S . W . in the chair of K . S . for tho ensuing vear , which ceremony being
completed and tho brethren re-admitted , tho customary salutes Avero given and proclamations made . The Officers were appointed and invested by the W . M ., tho Installing Master addressing them collectively and individually as to their duties and the manner in Avhich they ought ; to be performed . The list of Officers was as follows : — Bros . Thos . Raymond I . P . M ., T . II . Chandler P . M . 355 P . S . G . Wilts
S . W ., Harry Howse J . W ., Rev . H . Richardson P . M . Chap ., D . A . Gibbs P . M . Treas ., W . Nott P . M . Sec , W . Dav S . D ., J . A . Randell J . D ., W . E . Fulford I . G ., Thos . Waite P . M . M . C , G . S . A . Waylen and W . H . Bush Stewards , and John Hayter Tyler . The usual addresses to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren were delivered by the Installing Master . After sundry routine business , letters of apology for
unavoidable absence Avero read from many brethren , including ono from the D . P . G . M . Bro . Goldney , and another from Bro . Watson Taylor , of Erlestoke Park , who , at the same time , announced that he had sent a supply of venison and game for tho banquet . Two new candidates for initiation Avere proposed for ballot at the next meeting . The alms bag was sent round , in aid of the Charity Fund of the Lodgo ,
and tho Lodgo being then closed , tho brethren adjourned to tho banquet at tho Crown Hotel . After the banquet , tho customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The W . M ., in replying to the toast of his health , mentioned that he should shortly bo leaving Devizes , but thafc his idea of tho importance of his office Avas such thafc ho should nofc make any professional
arrangements which Avould interfere with his punctual attendance to his duties dnring the ensuing year . Bro . Nott took occasion , on being requested to propose the toast of the Masonic Charities , to remind the brethren that he was going np as Steward for the Province to tho Festival of the Girls' School , in May , and solicited tho support of the brethren , in consequence of which a considerable number of subscriptions Avere then and there made to his list .
Camalodimum Lodge , No . 660 . —On Tuesday the brethren of this Lodge hold their annual installation meeting in the Freemasons' Hall , Yorkersgate , Malton . The installing Master was Bro . Samuel King P . M . P . P . G . J . W . of Orchard Cottage , Malton ; and the "W . M . elect for the coming year was Bro . William King . After the installation of tho Worshipful Master , ho appointed tho following
brethren as his Officers : —Bros . Harold Copperthwaito S . W ., A . W . Walker J . W ., the Rev . E . A . B . Pitman Chaplain , R . IT . Bower Treas ., W . Constable Sec , F . A . Wand D . C , John W . Marshall S . D .. John Gibson jun . J . D ., Thomas Goldio I . G ., J . B . Nichols and Jas . Buckle Stewards , and Kirton Wandby Steward and Tyler . After tho
installation and appointment of Officers , a banquet was held nt the Talbot Hotel , at Avhich visitors from several other Lodges in tho Provinco Avere present . The usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts were Avell received , and the musical brethren of the Lodge went through a capital programme .
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predecessors , whose able working was recognised throughout the Craft . Bro . Moojen followed , and endorsed all Bro . Levy had said ; from his personal knowledge of the W . M ., he felt the praise AvasAA-ell deserved . Bro . Reid I . P . M . then rose . Ho had great pleasure in proposing the health of tho Avorthy Bro . Avho occnpied tho chair . In consequence of Bro . Leah's having , thafc day , had hia professional avocations to
attend to , thoy had not seen hia working , but thoy would havo an opportunity at the next meeting . They knew him as a thorough good Mason ; he is a Life Governor , and has been Steward for the three Charities ; ho has done his duty in thafc respect , and ho ( the speaker ) was sure ho weuld do his duty in the Lodge . At the banquet he had ably presided , and nnder his guidance tho Lodge Avould
continue to prosper . Bro . S . Webb P . M . here sang "A Fathers Love . " Tho W . M . felt great pleasure in responding to the toast . He gave very apt illustrations of the principles of Freemasonry . By the retirem i . ! . of a brother ho had been elected to tho chair ; he was , however , pleased to greet that brother that evening . He apologised for his own absence from tho Lodge ; he had , however , done all ho conld to perfect himself iu hia duties , and ho hoped to be ablo to
perforin all required of him ; he was fully repaid for all the tronble he had taken by the reception he had met Avith thafc evening . Reference had been mado to what he had done for the Charities ; he would adviso the brethren to visit tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon , or tho Girls' or Boys' Schools , and ho Avas sure thoy would never grudge anything they gave to them . Ho Avould be happy to again serve as Steward ; his heart was in tho cause , and he thanked them for tho kind manner each Bro . had received the toast .
The W . M . then proposed the health of tho Past Masters . He had to thank tho I . P . M . for the ablo manner he had performed the duties of tho chair ; Bro . Reid , ho had been informed , had worked the two degrees beautifully and impressively . Bro . Shackell Sec , H . Webb , S . Webb , and other Past Masters were all worthy of a hearty reception . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Reid responded ; his great pleasure would bo
to assist the W . M . ; tho Past Masters would also do all that might bo required of them . Bro . S . Webb folloAved ; ho hoped tho W . M ., and also every Officer he had appointed , would Avork tho ceremonies properly ; the ritual should be tho pride of Masonry ; ifc Avas a pleasure to see a brother in tho chair whom the brethren and visitors could say had worked well . The toast of the Officers was next given ;
tho W . M . impressed on them the necessity of attending tho Lodges in their various districts ; ho was sure they would help him iu the condnct of the Lodge . Bro . H . Webb responded to the toast , and wasfolloAved by Bro . James S . D . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable and harmonious evening . The visitors Avere—Bros . J . Thompson 1 G 93 , J . W . Roberts 1693 , Western 1693 , R . J . Owen P . M . 144 , T . Moojen Chigwell Lodge , Empson , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 .
St . Paul's Lodge , No . 194 . —The installation meeting of this Lodgo was held afc the Terminus Hotel , Cannon . street , on Tuesday , 15 th inst . Bros . C . Hunt W . M ., Seager S . W ., Randal P . M . as J . W ., Veal P . M . Treas ., FoAvler P . M . Sec . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Randall , Western , Watts , Eaves , H . Renshaw . After Lodge had been opened and formalities fully observed , Bro . Seager S . W . and W . M . elect was
presented to the Lodge ; a Board of Installed Masters Avas opened , and he was duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., in a manner thafc reflected great credit on Bro . Hunt for his impressive and perfect rendering . The newly installed W . M . invested the following Officers : —Bros . C . Hunt I . P . M ., McBean S . W ., Compton J . W ., Veal P . M . Treas ., Fowler P . M . Sec , Renshaw S . D ., Paget J . D .,
Fisher I . G ., Smith Tyler . The members , by tho way they received the ncAvly appointed Officers , testified that the W . M . had mado an excellent selection . The Installing Master was complimented at the conclnsion of the ceremony by all present . Bro . Watts P . M ., by courtesy of the W . M ., initiated his friend , Mr . James Chapman . The W . M ., in feeling and appropriate remarks , presented Bro . C . Hunt
I . P . M . with an elegant P . M . ' s jewel of elaborate'design , and suitably inscribed , which had been unanimously voted to him for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair . Bro . Hunt ; eloquently returned thanks . Hearty good wishes Avere then given , and the Lodge Avas closed . The brethren , fifty in nnmber , sat down to a very sumptuous and rdcherchd banquet and dessert , provided by
Bro . E . H . Rand . The loving cup was handed round , and grace was sung . In proposing the toast of the R . W . Lord Skelmersdale and the rest of the Grand Officers , the W . M . said ho would associate Avith the toast the name of Bro . Cottebrune , who had honoured them by his presence that evening . Bro . Cottebrune is a well and Avorfch representative of Grand Lodge , and the W . M . had to thank him for his
instruction , Avhich had enabled him to occupy the chair ; tho Craft also owed him a debt of gratitude , for he was never Avearyof advancing its interests . Bro . Cottebrune thanked the W . M . for the kind manner he had spoken of the D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers . Many of them held high and distinguished positions . He ( the speaker ) had the pleasure of visiting the St . Paul ' s Lodge during the
past year , and he had met many members of tho Lodge afc the Lodge of Instruction . He Avas pleased to see Bro . Hnnfc , who had just vacated the chair , perform the ceremony of installation . The manner in which the W . M . had invested his officers was most creditable . Bro . Watts also had ably performed the ceremony of initiation . In concluding , he thanked them for their kind expressions . The W . M .
next proposed tho Masonic Charities , and regretted tho absence of Bro . J . Terry ; ho Avould , however , call on Bro . Randall P . M . to respond . Bro . Randall spoke of the able management of tho three Institutions . By the kindness of tho Masonic brethren they had raised over £ 42 , 000 during tho past year , and ho hoped the brethren would not forget to subscribe liberally this year ; as thoy A \ -ell know ,
Charity moots its own reward . Tho toast of the Initiate was given and the "Entered Apprentice" song Avas sung , and Bro . Chapman replied . Ho Avas proud at having the opportunity to join this nobio Order ; from Avhat he had already seen , it Avas to him a source of regret that he had not joined before . However , he Avould in future show that he fully appreciated the beantiful ceremony he had listened
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to that evening . The "W . M . then proposed the toast ; of the Visitors ; he mentioned their names , and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many distinguished Masons present . Bros . Loewenstark , Rightou , Beasley , and H . M . Levy severally returned thanks ; all expressed their pleasure afc tho hospitality accorded to them . The I . P . M ., Bro . Hunt , then proposed the health of the W . M ., whom
he AVUS pleased to say he had introduced to office . He had performed fivery duty in tho inferior offices , and he could assure them that Bro . Seager was capable of performing the ceremony of initiation , though on this occasion he had given Avay to Bro . Watts . Afc the next ; meeting they would see that their selection had been the right one . Tho W . M . thanked the hrethren for their kind expressions .
lie assured them that dnring his occupation of the chair thoy would see that he had in every sense their interests at heart . Tho toast of tho Past Masters was next ; honoured . Tho W . M . spoko of their excellent qualifications , and called on Bro . Hunt to respond . After a few Avords from Bro . Hunt tho toast of the Officers was given , to Avhich Bro . McBean S . W . replied . The Tylor Avas then summoned .
Amongst the visitors were Bros . C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., W . H . Murlis P . M . 1642 , A . D . LoeAvenstark P . M . 1017 , H . Garrod P . M ., Bassington J . W . 205 , C . A . Woods 145 , Ernst P . M ., Hollibono 231 , R . H . Pearson P . M . 1196 and 1642 , Collens 766 , IT . Parker P . P . G . O . Middlesex , Godfrey 1365 , Beasley P . M . 780 , W . Jarvis 14 , Whitehead 933 , Badkin W . M . 1365 , Blakev 311 , Wrighton 23 , Duko 1328 ,
Thurley Beale 201 , J . Stedman 172 , T . R . Jones 325 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . To Madamo Thaddens Wells Avas entrusted tho musical arrangements . Sho was assisted by Miss Alico Frith , Bros . Thurley Beale and Stedman , and Bro . II . Parker accompanied on tho piano . Every satisfaction was evinced at tho efforts of this party , Avho wero most energetic in their desire to contribute to the enjoyment of tho brethren .
Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity , No . 663 , Devizes—Tho installation meeting of this Lodge took place afc the Town Hall , on Tuesday last , tho 15 th inst . There were present Bros . T . Raymond W . M ., Dr . J . W . Bnrman S . W ., W . H . Burt J . W ., D . A . Gibbs P . M . Troas ., W . Nott P . M . Sec , Rev . T . F . T . Ravonshaw P . M . P . G . Ch . England , IT . J . Ward P . M ., Thos . H . Chandler P . M . P . S . G . W . Wilts , and many other members of the Lodge , whilst amongst tho visitors were Bros . R . D . M . Laivson P . M . 632 P . P . S . G . W . Wilts , W . Munro
P . M . 32 G P . P . G . D . C . Bristol , W . H . DiU P . M . 906 P . G . P . Somerset , G . F . Tuckey P . M . 326 , Rev . W . C . Lukis S . W . 837 , A . Browno Sec . 632 , & o . Tho W . M ., after opening the Lodge and having had tho minutes read and confirmed , announced that , since tho last meeting , he , with several members of the Lodge , had , as a deputation from the Lodge , attended the funeral , on the 28 th ult ., of Bro . Holloway , a P . M . and member of the Lodge . A vote of condolence to his
AvidoAv on her loss was unanimously passed . Tho Lodge was then opened in the second dogrso by tho W . M ., who then requested Bro . William Nott P . M . and Sec . 663 and P . J . G . W . Wilts to take tho chair . This was done , and Bro . Nott then proceeded , according to ancient custom , to instal tho W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . J . W . Barman S . W . in the chair of K . S . for tho ensuing vear , which ceremony being
completed and tho brethren re-admitted , tho customary salutes Avero given and proclamations made . The Officers were appointed and invested by the W . M ., tho Installing Master addressing them collectively and individually as to their duties and the manner in Avhich they ought ; to be performed . The list of Officers was as follows : — Bros . Thos . Raymond I . P . M ., T . II . Chandler P . M . 355 P . S . G . Wilts
S . W ., Harry Howse J . W ., Rev . H . Richardson P . M . Chap ., D . A . Gibbs P . M . Treas ., W . Nott P . M . Sec , W . Dav S . D ., J . A . Randell J . D ., W . E . Fulford I . G ., Thos . Waite P . M . M . C , G . S . A . Waylen and W . H . Bush Stewards , and John Hayter Tyler . The usual addresses to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren were delivered by the Installing Master . After sundry routine business , letters of apology for
unavoidable absence Avero read from many brethren , including ono from the D . P . G . M . Bro . Goldney , and another from Bro . Watson Taylor , of Erlestoke Park , who , at the same time , announced that he had sent a supply of venison and game for tho banquet . Two new candidates for initiation Avere proposed for ballot at the next meeting . The alms bag was sent round , in aid of the Charity Fund of the Lodgo ,
and tho Lodgo being then closed , tho brethren adjourned to tho banquet at tho Crown Hotel . After the banquet , tho customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The W . M ., in replying to the toast of his health , mentioned that he should shortly bo leaving Devizes , but thafc his idea of tho importance of his office Avas such thafc ho should nofc make any professional
arrangements which Avould interfere with his punctual attendance to his duties dnring the ensuing year . Bro . Nott took occasion , on being requested to propose the toast of the Masonic Charities , to remind the brethren that he was going np as Steward for the Province to tho Festival of the Girls' School , in May , and solicited tho support of the brethren , in consequence of which a considerable number of subscriptions Avere then and there made to his list .
Camalodimum Lodge , No . 660 . —On Tuesday the brethren of this Lodge hold their annual installation meeting in the Freemasons' Hall , Yorkersgate , Malton . The installing Master was Bro . Samuel King P . M . P . P . G . J . W . of Orchard Cottage , Malton ; and the "W . M . elect for the coming year was Bro . William King . After the installation of tho Worshipful Master , ho appointed tho following
brethren as his Officers : —Bros . Harold Copperthwaito S . W ., A . W . Walker J . W ., the Rev . E . A . B . Pitman Chaplain , R . IT . Bower Treas ., W . Constable Sec , F . A . Wand D . C , John W . Marshall S . D .. John Gibson jun . J . D ., Thomas Goldio I . G ., J . B . Nichols and Jas . Buckle Stewards , and Kirton Wandby Steward and Tyler . After tho
installation and appointment of Officers , a banquet was held nt the Talbot Hotel , at Avhich visitors from several other Lodges in tho Provinco Avere present . The usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts were Avell received , and the musical brethren of the Lodge went through a capital programme .