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. v . DERWENT LODGE , No . 40 .

OUR Sussex brethren mustered in strong force at the Castle Hotel , Hastings , on Monday , 12 th inst ., on the occasion of the installation of W . M . and the appointment of the Officers for the ensning twelve months . Among those present we noticed Bros . F . Binckes Sec . R . M . I . B . P . G . S . England , John Howell P . M ., V . P . Freeman Prov . G . Sec , Thomas Trollopo W . M . 1842 P . P . S . G . W ., Cooper Smith P . Prov . S . G . W . of Oxfordshire , W . Dawes P . M . 311 P . P . G . R ., C . W . Duke

P . M . 40 and 1184 P . P . G . J . D ., W . Lambonrno W . M . 118-1 P . P . G . P ., C . S . Chandler P . M . 1181 P . G . S ., F . Forss 1585 , J . Dorman P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., G . F . Wood P . M ., W . Norris P . M ., George Wellerd P . M . P . P . G . D . of C , C D . Jones P . M . 1181 , Dr . Abram , II . M . Baker , F . J . Parsons , T . H . Cole P . M . P . P . G . A . D . of C , E . Bradnam , C . J . Lowns , S . T . Weston , H . J . Emmerson , A . Josephs , R . Draycon ,

T . G . Hulburd , R . E . Wilson , D . W . Davis , T . Harwood , G . M . Wilkins , Rev . B . Puttick , W . H . Russell , T . Markwick , A . Wells , Capt . Hennah , F . Duke , H . F . Crossthwaite , H . J . Gcdbold , A . W . Elliott , Rev . T . S . Wells 309 P . P . G . Chaplain Hants , C . Martin 1184 , E . Grant Salisbury , James Robertson S . W . 1821 , George Roddis St . Peter ' s Lodge 1330 , W . Salter S . W . St . Andrews Lodge 401 , B . Sargent S . W . 1181 , C . W .

Hudson W . M . Royal York Lodge 315 , W . Millsom W . M . Wellington Lodge 341 Rye . The Lodge was opened in the usual manner by the out-going W . M ., Bro . Glenister , who , after transacting the ordinary business and raising a brother , handed over tho insignia of his office to P . M . Trollope , who , in his usual impressive manner , placed Bro . F . Rossiter in the chair of K . S ., and that brother then appointed his

officers . The whole of the magnificent ceremony of installation was very ably and effectively rendered by Bro . Trollopo . During tho proceedings Bro . Glenister was presented with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the Lodge as W . M . during tho past year . The following is a complete list ; of the Officers for tho year , viz .: —Bros . F . Rossiter W . M ., W . Glenister

I . P . M ., A . Wells S . W ., E . W . Hennah J . W ., Rev . A . Hodges Chaplain , George Wellerd P . P . G . D . C ( elected for tho thirtieth timo ) Treasurer , T . H . Cole M . A . P . P . A . G . D . of C Secretary , Thomas Trollope M . D . P . P . S . G . W . M . of C , G . M . Wilkins S . D ., G . Pearce J . D ., W . H . Russell I . G ., J . Attersoll Tyler . The Banquet was held immediately after the close of the Lodge , the W . M . in the chair , and full justice

having been done to the good things provided by Bro . Gaze , the W . M . proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " remarking that he was sorry the evening was so far advanced as to necessitate the speeches being made as short as possible . Fortunately for him , the first toast did not require much to be said in its favour ; they were all too loyal subjects to make it necessary for him to vary the remarks made by

hia predecessors on similar occasions . He , therefore , simply gave the toast , " The Queen and the Craft . " The W . M . next gave the toast of the " M . W . tho Grand Master of English Freemasons , " which , he was sure , would evoke as much enthusiasm as the first toast . Most , if not all , of the brethren were well aware of the interest which his Royal Highness always took in everything pertaining fco Freemasonry ,

and although not always present at the meetings of Grand Lodge , yet both the I . P . M ., Bro . Glenister , and himself could both cordially testify to the care which the Prince of Wales always evinced for the Craft . In proposing the next toast , that of " The Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " the W . M . stated that the brethreu were all

well aware that the bnsiness of a largo Society like that of tho Freemasons could nofc be carried on unless a considerable amount of interest was shown by the different Officers . Previous W . M . 's had pointed out , better than he conld do , tho duties thoso Officers had to perform , and every brother was convinced that all the Grand Officers showed great zeal in the discharge of the duties of their respective

offices . The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The R . W . the Prov . G . M . for Sussex , Bro . Sir W . W . Bnrrell , Bart ., M . P ., & c , the W . Dep . Prov . G . M . Bro . John Henderson Scott , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " saying that every brother was convinced of the interest their Worshipful Provincial Grand Master took in Freemasonry , and many brethren remembered with pleasure Sir

Walter Burrell ' s visit to the Derwenfc Lodge . Of Bro . John H . Scott he need only say that several of the brethren had recently had an opportunity of listening to thafc brother ' s excellent address on Freemasonry when consecrating the St . Leonard ' s Lodge . Only fchat day he , the W . M ., had heard several references made to it , and tho address was still fresh in the memory of tho large number of Masons who had the

privilege of listening to it . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . C R . Chandler P . M . 1184 and P . G . S . As time , tides and railway trains wait for no man , Bro . Freeman Prov . G . Sec . and a number of the Prov . G . Officers had been compelled to leave before tho W . M . 's excellent speech was concluded . Bro . Chandler responded to the toast , and said that Bro . Lewns in his sons , " Tho Jolly Old

Knight , " had thoroughly hit off the character of their highly-respected Prov . Grand Master . Sussex ought to be proud of their Prov . Grand Officers . Sir Walter Bnrrell weut about among the Lodges , aud hia labours were ably supplemented by those of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . Scott and tho other Prov . Grand Officers . According to ancient custom the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Glenister , for a brief time assumed

fche custody of tho gavel , and asked tho brethren to receive tho most important toasfc of the evening , thafc of " Tho health of tho W . M . " From what they had seen of Bro . Rossiter as an initiate , and as a subordinate Officer of tho Lodge , they had every confidence that he would well fulfil the new duties that day imposed upon him . They

had all known him for many years . As the hour was late he was compelled to cut his speech short , and in a few words asked them to drink Bro . Rossiter ' s health with musical honours . Tho W . M ., Bro . Rossiter , in responding , said he hardly knew how to thank the breth . ren sufficiently for their hearty response to the toast so ably proposed by his friend and brother the I . P . M ., Bro . Glenister . He , Bro .

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Rossiter , felt proud of the position of W . M . of the Derwenfc Lodge whioh had that day been conferred upon him . He estemed ifc to be a very honourable position to be Master of so old and so esteemed a Lodge as the Derwent . He thanked the brethren cordially for their attendance , and took it as a personal compliment , as , in fact , every Master did . As an Officerof the Lodge , and as a Freemason , he had

endeavoured to do his best ; in fact , in whatever he took in hand he was actuated by tho samo feeling . Ho was certain that with tha assistance he would receive from the I . P . M . and the Officers , that afc tho end of his year of office he should receive thafc meed of praise which wns always accorded to a man who did his duty . Bro . Rossiter next referred to tho Masonic remarks contained in Bro . Scott's speech

at tho consecration of the St ! Leonard ' s Lodge , and strongly advised every brother to act thoroughly up to the principles of Freemasonry , and advocated tho adoption of a good style among the brethren in their intercourse with each other . He strongly inculcated the necessity of giving candidates for initiation a proper idea of the obligation they wero about to enter into , and thought thafc every one should

know what was required of him . Masonry was called a secret society , but ifc was only secreb so far as the signs wero concerned ; of the good that was done between man and man thero waa nob any secret . The W . M . next proposed " Tho . health of the Visitors , " and discoursed learnedly on the pleasure and instruction to be gained by visiting different Lodges . The Derwent would always welcome visitors , from

wherever they came , and he had great pleasure in seeing so many there that day . He coupled with the toast the names of Bro . Cooper Smith P . P . G . S . W . of Oxfordshire , and Bro . W . Dawes P . M . 341 Wei . liogton Lodge , Rye , P . P . G . R . Bro . Cooper Smith regretted that so many of the visitors had been obliged to leave in order to catch the trains . Ho had come to Hastings for the past twenty years , but had

not previously had an opportunity of visiting No . 40 . There was always something to be learnt when visiting other Lodges . He had gained much that afternoon from Bro . Trollope . Another thing also that struck him ' was , the great work Sussex was doing for the Charities . Bro . W . Dawes could nob consider himself as a perfect stranger amongst them , as he had always received the greatest kindness from

the members of tho Derwenfc Lodge collectively and individually , and he was proud to have his name coupled with a toast at a meeting of tho members of so old and influential a Lodge as the Derwent . The W . M . next proposed tho health of the Past Masters , and considered that that was not the least important toast . Thoy were all indebted to the earnest work of the Pasfc Masters , who were most assiduous in

assisting to carry out the duties of the Lodge . He held ifc out as an inducement ; to young Masons to take an interest in the proceedings , to got themselves up in the work , and to endeavour to attain the position of Past Master . The W . M . nexb paid a great and well deserved compliment to Bro . Trollope P . M . for the zeal and assiduity

ho always evinced in the cause of Freemasonry . He was particularly indebted to Bro . Trollope for officiating as Installing Master , and for other assistance that worthy brother had given him in carrying out the proceedings of that day . To the I . P . M ., Bro . Glenister , his best thanks were due for his uniform kindness and assistance . To Bro . Cole

he must also return his thanks ; that brother , after passing fche chair , had kindly accepted the Secretary ' s collar on an emergency , and consented to continue to discharge the onerous duties attached to that very important office . Bro . Cole , he knew , was busy in his regular professional duties , and he knew that it was a greab sacrifice for him to take the office , and ifc must oftentimes put ; him to great

inconvenience . Bro . Glenister responded , as stated , accident had placed him in the position of I . P . M . Voltaire had said that gratitude was the lively sense of favours to como . In his case ifc was the reverse . He also felt in duty bound to thank tho other Past Masters for their assistance during his year of office . Firsfc and foremost ; was Bro . George Wellerd , who thafc day , for tho thirtieth time , had been

appointed Treasurer , aud who had been Treasurer of the Derwenfc Lodge when many present were still unborn . Of Bro . Trollope he could only say thafc he deserved all that had been said of him , and much more . Bro . Cole had been his right hand during the past year , and to him he also begged publicly to tender his thanks . He was also glad to welcome amongst them the familiar face of a worthy Pasfc

Master—Bro . John Howell . He congratulated that brother upon his recovery , and hailed with something like exultation the appearance of his well-known face . Of the other Pasfc Masters he might say thafc Bros . Duke , Dorman , Norris , and others , were all well-deserving of the thanks of the members . They were in every respect pillars ( nofc pillows ) of the Lodgo , and deserved all the encomiums which could be

passed upon them . Bro . Cole also responded , as did Bro . Trollope , the latter remarking that , as ifc was impossible to paint ; the lily or gild tho rose , he need nofc say much on behalf of his brother P . M . 's . To the P . M . ' s the brethren should always refer in cases of doubt and difficulty . For himself , although he had been placed in the chair of a new Lodge , ho should never abate one jot in his interest in the

Derwent . The new Lodge was but another link in the chain . The mem . bersof the Derwent Lodge might always rely upon him to do all in his power , and although he had got a new love , his affection for the old one ( the Derwent ) would never diminish . The W . M . next proposed the Officers of tho Lodge , referring to the pleasure he felfc in investing Bro . Wellerd , who had beeu au Officer when most of them

wero in swaddling clothes , and to the great pleasure ho felt in seeing Brother John Howoll amongst them that night , restored in health . Ho felfc that he had a good staff of . Officers , upon whom he could fully rely for doing thoir duty in their respective stations . Tho W . M . concluded a very humorous speech by referring to tho new Lodgo at St . Leonard's , at the birth of which Bro . Dr . Trollope and so many doctors had assisted .

Tho S . W . ( Bro . Wells ) , in returning thanks , referred to the tuition they had received from tho Outgoing W . M . ( Bro . Glenister ) , whose name , he said , would be banded down as ono of the best disciplinarians and workers who had filled the chair of the Derwent . The J . W . ( Capt . Hennah ) also responded . The W . M . proposed " Continued success to the Masonio Charities . " This toasfc , he said , although nearly the las '; , was not tbe least important . During last year over