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POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thnrsday , the 12 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-stroet , under the presidency of Bro . John Garrett Tongue , the Worshipful MasterJ who was supported by the following Past Masters of the Lodge : Dr . V . Jagielski , J . Bieling , E . T . Smith , J . F . Ebner , W . Paas , & ctogether with the following visitors-. —Bros . W . F . Smart
, P . M . 764 , G . H . Birkbank 250 , W . Snodin P . M . 157 , W . Andrews 1329 , A . G . Newton S . D . 90 , W . B . Norris P . M . 181 , R . H . Cunoine 1343 , T . W . Eastgate P . M . 1562 , H . T Gordon P . M . 907 , H . F . Paas I . G . 58 , H . Barratt D . C . 28 , A . B . Norman J . D . 1658 , W . H . J . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , H . W . Alford
P . M . 228 , W . W . Morgan Past Master 211 , A . Birch , | J . E . Renardson . The business of the day comprised the election and initiation of Mr . George Percy Woodward , who was proposed by Bro . Turner J . W ., and seconded by Bro . Dr . Jackson P . M . ; the raising of Bro . Ross , the installation of Bro . Joseph Lloyd Apsey as Worshipful Master for the
year , and other items usual at annual gatherings . In due course the following brethren were appointed as the Officers for the year : F . S . Turner S . W ., J . Nowakowski jnn . J . W ., A . W . Oxford Chap ., S . Nowakowski P . M . Treas ., J . Lancaster P . M . Sec , W . Lincoln S . D ., E . E . Geflowski J . D ., E . J . Fauser I . G ., G . E . Davenport D . C , and
B . Banks Tyler . The retiring Master was presented with a Past Master's jewel voted by the Lodge , and briefly thanked tho brethren for the honour conferred on him . The report of the Audit Committee was presented , and received and other matters having been disposed of the Lodge was closed . Regret was expressed at the
absence of Bro . Dr . Corrie Jackson , especially as the cause which kept him away was the recent death of his father . Another well known face at the Polish National , in the person of Bro . Saegart , was also missed , in his case also death causing his absence ; Bro . Saegart
has recently lost his wife . We offer our sincere sympathy to these two old friends . The usual installation banquet followed , and later in the evening the customary toast list was honoured . The installation ceremony was very carefully and effectively rendered by Bro . Bieling P . M ., Bro . Norris P . M . 181 acting as Director of Ceremonies .
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE , No . 726 . H 1 HE festival of St . John was celebrated on 18 tb inst ., when J . there was a large assemblage of brethren iu the Lodgeroom , at the Swan Hotel , Stafford . The Lodge was honoured by a visit from the Deputy Grand Master of the Province ( Col . Foster Gough ) . The principal function of the day was the installation of
Bro . W . D . Batkin as W . M . for the ensuing year , a ceremony which was impressively rendered by Bro . Wooldridge . Having assumed his position in the chair , the W . M . proceeded with the investiture of his Officers , the appointments being as follows—Bros . T . Rigby I . P . M ., Mousley S . W ., Masters J . W ., Rov . E . C . Perry Chaplain ,
Taylor Secretary , Joyce Treasurer , Taylor S . D . and Organist , Mottram D . C , Taylor I . G ., Riccalton , Vevitt , and Tnrkington Stewards , Tomlinson Tyler . A banquet was afterwards provided by Mr . M . I . Reale , of the Swan Hotel . Tho W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by nearly all the brethren who were present at
the earlier function , the only matter for regret being the absence of the D . P . G . M ., who was nnder the necessity of leaving early . The toasts The Queen and the Craft , and the M . W . Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the R . W . Deputy-Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge past aud present ,
were given from the chair and duly honoured . Bro . N . Joyce proposed the Rt . Wor . Bro . Col . C . S . Tudor Prov . Grand Master of Staffordshire , Wor . Bro . Col . Foster Gough , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge present and past , and in doing so referred in terms of regret—a feeling which found an echo
in the breasts of all the brethren present—to the pending resigna . tion of Col . Tador , who has held his present position since the death of the late Earl of Shrewsbury . He also , in a few words , spoke of the sincere regret felt , not only in the Lodge but generally throughout the Province , at the loss of the late Bro . T . E . Fowke ,
remarking that a man of kmder heart and more generous disposition never existed , and he could not allow that occasion to pass without recalling his memory . Bro . Cope responded . Bro . Wooldridge proposed The W . M ., wishing him health and prosperity , and a successful year of office . The toast was drunk with the greatest cordiality ,
and Bro . Batkin in reply said , that in accepting the position whioh he now occupied he had done so with a thorough determination to carry out all the duties of the office to the best of hia knowledge and ability . Bro . the Rev . E . C . Perry proposed the Visitors , the names of Bros . Joseph G . Baker , Perkins and Gee , being coupled with the
toast . Bro . Woolley proposed the Masonic Charities , aud mentioned that there were only three other Provinces in England which surpassed that of Staffordshire in the extent of their contributions to the Masonic Charities . He also stated that tho Stafford Lodge contributed last year 50 guineas to the Charities . Bro . F . Taylor
responded . A number of other Masonic toasts were honoured . The toast list was pleasantly interspersed with songs by Messrs . John and James Follows , Mr . J . Jackson acting as accompanyist . We may state that in the course of tho proceedings Col . Gough announced that the Provincial Grand Lodgo will be held at Staffurd , on the 29 th of May .
SELWYN LODGE , No . 1901 . rpHE eighth installation meeting of this Lodge waa held on Thnrs . J - day , the 19 th instant , at the Bast Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich . At four o'clock p . m . the Officers , with thoir usual punctuality , had assembled , there being also a large gathering of members and
visitors . The Lodge was opened in dne form by tho W . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle , the visitors present including Bro . Vail 1155 , Lloyd 72 Coysh 1238 , R . aud W . J . Tilling 765 , W . H . Burnoy 79 , C . T . Gashion 902 , Gross 1314 , Grover 186 , Woorster 15 , Thomson 1297 , Flood 1929 ,
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Hall 1437 , Wallis and Granger 901 , Penny 1679 , White 1897 , Campbell 215 , C . A . Whito 1777 , Eedle 1441 , Stamp , Walsh and others . The minutes of the preceding regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , when the W . M . proceeded with the business by raising Bros . J . Dickerson and S . Boxshall , this waa followe 1
by the passing of Bro . R . Weddall Thomas to the second degree . Bro . J . M . Wimble was then presented by the D . C . as W . M .-elect , and a Board of Masters having been formed he was dnly insmlWl into the chair of K . S . by the retiring W . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle . The following Officers were then aopointed and invested , viz ., Bros
Gauntlett S . W ., Rowan J . W ., E . Eagle Treasurer , L . E . Ea ^ le Secretary , Hook P . M . D . C , W . Davies S . D ., W . Wills J . D .. Lightfoot I . G ., A . Briant A . D . C , Morgan Oi'g ., Hobbs and Stevensou W . S . ' s , Gay C . S ., and Bowler Tyler . The addresses were then rendered in a most excellent and impressive manner . The auditors '
report was read ; it showed a very substantial balance of over £ 64 in band , in addition to £ 17 in the Lodge Benevolent Fund . The balance sheet was received and adopted unanimously . The Lodge having been closed the Brethren assembled in the banqueting room , where a capital menu , prepared by the worthy host Bro . D . Bear , iu
his usual faultless style , was fully discussed . The W . M . proposed in brief but well chosen words the toasts of the Queen , H . K , H . the M . W . Grand Master , and the Present aud Pat-t Grand Offiuera ; each of which were enthusiastically received . The I . P . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle now rose ; the gavel had been entrusted to him , aud the
brethren must be aware it was for the purpose of proposiug the health of their W . M . This he considered the most important toast of the evening . The W . M . and himself had regularly followed each others footsteps in the various duties of the Lodge , from their initiation , and he was proud in having installed his successor into the
honourable position he now occupied . He trusted Bro . Wimble would have as prosperous a year as the one just concluded . The W . M . in reply thanked the brethren for the heartiness with which they had received the toast , and after descanting on the ability of the Officers he had chosen , he said he relied upon the brethren generally to
support him through his year of office . The next important toast , that of the visitors , was heartily given and responded to by several of the brethren , who were unanimous in their praise of the working of the Lodge . The toast of the Installing and Past Masters was next in order , and here the W . M . embraced the opportunity of investing the
I . P . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle with a gold P . M . ' s jewel , aa also with the new regulation P . M . ' s collar and jewel , the brethren evidencing their appreciation by uniting with the W . M . in wishing Bro . Eagle long life to wear them as an honour to himself and to the Lodge . Bro . L . E . Eagle made a brief and appropriate reply . He was followed by
Bros . P . M . ' s Hook , Bennett and Anderson . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was also well received . Bro . Eagle in responding thanked the brethren for electing him ( for the sixth time ) to the honourable office of Treasurer , it was a source of pleasure to koow that his efforts had given the members so much satisfaction . The
balauce sheet was a very creditable oue , but much of the buccess of the year must be atttibuted to Bro . Gay ' s energy as Secretary , Bro . Gay had discharged his duties in a very efficieut manner . On ' e other feature ha would refer to ; he was pleased to announce that a sum of fifteen guineas would be handed over to one of the
Institutionsas the proceeds from the recent Selwyn Ball Bro . Guy also responded in most suitable terms . The toasts of the Officers and Tyler brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . The musical arrangemerits were by Bros . W . H . Hook , Gay , Granger , Eagle , Campbell , Morgan , Hobbs , C A . White , Wallis and Stamp .
CONSTANCE LODGE , No . 2135 . f PHE third anniversary was celebrated on the evening of the - * - 18 th inst ., in the Masonio Hall , Consett , when Bro . Ronton , M . D . W . M .-elect , was duly installed Master by Bro . C . E . Barnes . The W . M . invested tho following aa Officers : —Bros . J . Noble I . P . M ., Dunn S . W ., Brotherwood J . W ., Christopher Treasurer , Snell
Secretary , Elsdon S . D ., Henry Prevell J . D ., Dryden Organist , McKay D , of C , Richardson I . G ., Calvert S . S ., Curry J . S ., and Berry Tyler . The company subsequently adjourned to the New Town Hall , where an excellent banquet was served up by Mrs . E . Brown , the proprietress of the Railway Hotel .
ARTHUR SULLIVAN LODGE , No . 2156 . COLONEL Le Gendre N . Starkie , Right Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in the Province of East Lancashire , entertained the members of this Lodge , with a number of Provincial Officers , at hia residence , Huntroyde , near Burnley , on the 18 th inst . Trie party numbered about 50 brethren . Great preparations had beeu made for the visit , which took the form of a social pic-nic , the
arrangements being conducted by Bro . E . W . Irving on behalf of the Lodge , and Bro . J . H . Siilitoe on behalf of the Provine . al Officers . The visitors ou their arrival were shown through the house , which contains a wealth of pictures , statuary , ancient implements of warfare , hunting trophies , aud family relics , which form a most
interesting collection . After lunch the party were conducted through the stables , which contain a large aud valuable stud of hunters . They next visited the kennels , in which are housed the finest pack of harriers in Lancashire . The extensive conservatories and vineries were also visited , after which the brechrea were photographed in
group . After dinner the proceedings took the form of au improvised concert , and , as the Arthur Sullivan Lodge numbers among its members some of the best musicians in Manchester , proved a great success . Bros . Seymour Jackson , N . Duniville , William Duuuville , Cuthbert Blacow , James Whitiaker , Fred Gordon , Oliver Gaggs ,
Mark Stafford , Charles Turner , A . S . Kiunell , John Grimshaw and W . H . Murphy , each contributed his share toaselt-ct and extensive programme . Tue singing , by the united voices , of ' Comra . les in Arms , " was a magnificent performance , and received a special compliment from the gallant host . Bro . N . Dumville saDg a Masonio « ong ,
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POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thnrsday , the 12 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-stroet , under the presidency of Bro . John Garrett Tongue , the Worshipful MasterJ who was supported by the following Past Masters of the Lodge : Dr . V . Jagielski , J . Bieling , E . T . Smith , J . F . Ebner , W . Paas , & ctogether with the following visitors-. —Bros . W . F . Smart
, P . M . 764 , G . H . Birkbank 250 , W . Snodin P . M . 157 , W . Andrews 1329 , A . G . Newton S . D . 90 , W . B . Norris P . M . 181 , R . H . Cunoine 1343 , T . W . Eastgate P . M . 1562 , H . T Gordon P . M . 907 , H . F . Paas I . G . 58 , H . Barratt D . C . 28 , A . B . Norman J . D . 1658 , W . H . J . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , H . W . Alford
P . M . 228 , W . W . Morgan Past Master 211 , A . Birch , | J . E . Renardson . The business of the day comprised the election and initiation of Mr . George Percy Woodward , who was proposed by Bro . Turner J . W ., and seconded by Bro . Dr . Jackson P . M . ; the raising of Bro . Ross , the installation of Bro . Joseph Lloyd Apsey as Worshipful Master for the
year , and other items usual at annual gatherings . In due course the following brethren were appointed as the Officers for the year : F . S . Turner S . W ., J . Nowakowski jnn . J . W ., A . W . Oxford Chap ., S . Nowakowski P . M . Treas ., J . Lancaster P . M . Sec , W . Lincoln S . D ., E . E . Geflowski J . D ., E . J . Fauser I . G ., G . E . Davenport D . C , and
B . Banks Tyler . The retiring Master was presented with a Past Master's jewel voted by the Lodge , and briefly thanked tho brethren for the honour conferred on him . The report of the Audit Committee was presented , and received and other matters having been disposed of the Lodge was closed . Regret was expressed at the
absence of Bro . Dr . Corrie Jackson , especially as the cause which kept him away was the recent death of his father . Another well known face at the Polish National , in the person of Bro . Saegart , was also missed , in his case also death causing his absence ; Bro . Saegart
has recently lost his wife . We offer our sincere sympathy to these two old friends . The usual installation banquet followed , and later in the evening the customary toast list was honoured . The installation ceremony was very carefully and effectively rendered by Bro . Bieling P . M ., Bro . Norris P . M . 181 acting as Director of Ceremonies .
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE , No . 726 . H 1 HE festival of St . John was celebrated on 18 tb inst ., when J . there was a large assemblage of brethren iu the Lodgeroom , at the Swan Hotel , Stafford . The Lodge was honoured by a visit from the Deputy Grand Master of the Province ( Col . Foster Gough ) . The principal function of the day was the installation of
Bro . W . D . Batkin as W . M . for the ensuing year , a ceremony which was impressively rendered by Bro . Wooldridge . Having assumed his position in the chair , the W . M . proceeded with the investiture of his Officers , the appointments being as follows—Bros . T . Rigby I . P . M ., Mousley S . W ., Masters J . W ., Rov . E . C . Perry Chaplain ,
Taylor Secretary , Joyce Treasurer , Taylor S . D . and Organist , Mottram D . C , Taylor I . G ., Riccalton , Vevitt , and Tnrkington Stewards , Tomlinson Tyler . A banquet was afterwards provided by Mr . M . I . Reale , of the Swan Hotel . Tho W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by nearly all the brethren who were present at
the earlier function , the only matter for regret being the absence of the D . P . G . M ., who was nnder the necessity of leaving early . The toasts The Queen and the Craft , and the M . W . Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the R . W . Deputy-Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge past aud present ,
were given from the chair and duly honoured . Bro . N . Joyce proposed the Rt . Wor . Bro . Col . C . S . Tudor Prov . Grand Master of Staffordshire , Wor . Bro . Col . Foster Gough , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge present and past , and in doing so referred in terms of regret—a feeling which found an echo
in the breasts of all the brethren present—to the pending resigna . tion of Col . Tador , who has held his present position since the death of the late Earl of Shrewsbury . He also , in a few words , spoke of the sincere regret felt , not only in the Lodge but generally throughout the Province , at the loss of the late Bro . T . E . Fowke ,
remarking that a man of kmder heart and more generous disposition never existed , and he could not allow that occasion to pass without recalling his memory . Bro . Cope responded . Bro . Wooldridge proposed The W . M ., wishing him health and prosperity , and a successful year of office . The toast was drunk with the greatest cordiality ,
and Bro . Batkin in reply said , that in accepting the position whioh he now occupied he had done so with a thorough determination to carry out all the duties of the office to the best of hia knowledge and ability . Bro . the Rev . E . C . Perry proposed the Visitors , the names of Bros . Joseph G . Baker , Perkins and Gee , being coupled with the
toast . Bro . Woolley proposed the Masonic Charities , aud mentioned that there were only three other Provinces in England which surpassed that of Staffordshire in the extent of their contributions to the Masonic Charities . He also stated that tho Stafford Lodge contributed last year 50 guineas to the Charities . Bro . F . Taylor
responded . A number of other Masonic toasts were honoured . The toast list was pleasantly interspersed with songs by Messrs . John and James Follows , Mr . J . Jackson acting as accompanyist . We may state that in the course of tho proceedings Col . Gough announced that the Provincial Grand Lodgo will be held at Staffurd , on the 29 th of May .
SELWYN LODGE , No . 1901 . rpHE eighth installation meeting of this Lodge waa held on Thnrs . J - day , the 19 th instant , at the Bast Dulwich Hotel , East Dulwich . At four o'clock p . m . the Officers , with thoir usual punctuality , had assembled , there being also a large gathering of members and
visitors . The Lodge was opened in dne form by tho W . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle , the visitors present including Bro . Vail 1155 , Lloyd 72 Coysh 1238 , R . aud W . J . Tilling 765 , W . H . Burnoy 79 , C . T . Gashion 902 , Gross 1314 , Grover 186 , Woorster 15 , Thomson 1297 , Flood 1929 ,
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Hall 1437 , Wallis and Granger 901 , Penny 1679 , White 1897 , Campbell 215 , C . A . Whito 1777 , Eedle 1441 , Stamp , Walsh and others . The minutes of the preceding regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed , when the W . M . proceeded with the business by raising Bros . J . Dickerson and S . Boxshall , this waa followe 1
by the passing of Bro . R . Weddall Thomas to the second degree . Bro . J . M . Wimble was then presented by the D . C . as W . M .-elect , and a Board of Masters having been formed he was dnly insmlWl into the chair of K . S . by the retiring W . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle . The following Officers were then aopointed and invested , viz ., Bros
Gauntlett S . W ., Rowan J . W ., E . Eagle Treasurer , L . E . Ea ^ le Secretary , Hook P . M . D . C , W . Davies S . D ., W . Wills J . D .. Lightfoot I . G ., A . Briant A . D . C , Morgan Oi'g ., Hobbs and Stevensou W . S . ' s , Gay C . S ., and Bowler Tyler . The addresses were then rendered in a most excellent and impressive manner . The auditors '
report was read ; it showed a very substantial balance of over £ 64 in band , in addition to £ 17 in the Lodge Benevolent Fund . The balance sheet was received and adopted unanimously . The Lodge having been closed the Brethren assembled in the banqueting room , where a capital menu , prepared by the worthy host Bro . D . Bear , iu
his usual faultless style , was fully discussed . The W . M . proposed in brief but well chosen words the toasts of the Queen , H . K , H . the M . W . Grand Master , and the Present aud Pat-t Grand Offiuera ; each of which were enthusiastically received . The I . P . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle now rose ; the gavel had been entrusted to him , aud the
brethren must be aware it was for the purpose of proposiug the health of their W . M . This he considered the most important toast of the evening . The W . M . and himself had regularly followed each others footsteps in the various duties of the Lodge , from their initiation , and he was proud in having installed his successor into the
honourable position he now occupied . He trusted Bro . Wimble would have as prosperous a year as the one just concluded . The W . M . in reply thanked the brethren for the heartiness with which they had received the toast , and after descanting on the ability of the Officers he had chosen , he said he relied upon the brethren generally to
support him through his year of office . The next important toast , that of the visitors , was heartily given and responded to by several of the brethren , who were unanimous in their praise of the working of the Lodge . The toast of the Installing and Past Masters was next in order , and here the W . M . embraced the opportunity of investing the
I . P . M . Bro . L . E . Eagle with a gold P . M . ' s jewel , aa also with the new regulation P . M . ' s collar and jewel , the brethren evidencing their appreciation by uniting with the W . M . in wishing Bro . Eagle long life to wear them as an honour to himself and to the Lodge . Bro . L . E . Eagle made a brief and appropriate reply . He was followed by
Bros . P . M . ' s Hook , Bennett and Anderson . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was also well received . Bro . Eagle in responding thanked the brethren for electing him ( for the sixth time ) to the honourable office of Treasurer , it was a source of pleasure to koow that his efforts had given the members so much satisfaction . The
balauce sheet was a very creditable oue , but much of the buccess of the year must be atttibuted to Bro . Gay ' s energy as Secretary , Bro . Gay had discharged his duties in a very efficieut manner . On ' e other feature ha would refer to ; he was pleased to announce that a sum of fifteen guineas would be handed over to one of the
Institutionsas the proceeds from the recent Selwyn Ball Bro . Guy also responded in most suitable terms . The toasts of the Officers and Tyler brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . The musical arrangemerits were by Bros . W . H . Hook , Gay , Granger , Eagle , Campbell , Morgan , Hobbs , C A . White , Wallis and Stamp .
CONSTANCE LODGE , No . 2135 . f PHE third anniversary was celebrated on the evening of the - * - 18 th inst ., in the Masonio Hall , Consett , when Bro . Ronton , M . D . W . M .-elect , was duly installed Master by Bro . C . E . Barnes . The W . M . invested tho following aa Officers : —Bros . J . Noble I . P . M ., Dunn S . W ., Brotherwood J . W ., Christopher Treasurer , Snell
Secretary , Elsdon S . D ., Henry Prevell J . D ., Dryden Organist , McKay D , of C , Richardson I . G ., Calvert S . S ., Curry J . S ., and Berry Tyler . The company subsequently adjourned to the New Town Hall , where an excellent banquet was served up by Mrs . E . Brown , the proprietress of the Railway Hotel .
ARTHUR SULLIVAN LODGE , No . 2156 . COLONEL Le Gendre N . Starkie , Right Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in the Province of East Lancashire , entertained the members of this Lodge , with a number of Provincial Officers , at hia residence , Huntroyde , near Burnley , on the 18 th inst . Trie party numbered about 50 brethren . Great preparations had beeu made for the visit , which took the form of a social pic-nic , the
arrangements being conducted by Bro . E . W . Irving on behalf of the Lodge , and Bro . J . H . Siilitoe on behalf of the Provine . al Officers . The visitors ou their arrival were shown through the house , which contains a wealth of pictures , statuary , ancient implements of warfare , hunting trophies , aud family relics , which form a most
interesting collection . After lunch the party were conducted through the stables , which contain a large aud valuable stud of hunters . They next visited the kennels , in which are housed the finest pack of harriers in Lancashire . The extensive conservatories and vineries were also visited , after which the brechrea were photographed in
group . After dinner the proceedings took the form of au improvised concert , and , as the Arthur Sullivan Lodge numbers among its members some of the best musicians in Manchester , proved a great success . Bros . Seymour Jackson , N . Duniville , William Duuuville , Cuthbert Blacow , James Whitiaker , Fred Gordon , Oliver Gaggs ,
Mark Stafford , Charles Turner , A . S . Kiunell , John Grimshaw and W . H . Murphy , each contributed his share toaselt-ct and extensive programme . Tue singing , by the united voices , of ' Comra . les in Arms , " was a magnificent performance , and received a special compliment from the gallant host . Bro . N . Dumville saDg a Masonio « ong ,