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Barter , Balliol College , Inner Guard ; II . Greenwood ( Magdalen College ) , Hon . E . J . Monson ( Balliol ) , W . H . E . AVelby ( Corpus Christi College ) , SfceAvards . Tlie Banquet . —On the conclusion of the business , the Brethren withdrew to the Star Hotel , where the banquet took place , in consequence of the Masonic Hotel being inadequate to accommodate the large number of Brethren who had signified
their intention to attend this annual celebration . The arrangements were confided to the Treasurer , Bro . W . Thompson , who was assisted by Bros . Erazer , Townsend , and the Stewards , and by their combined efforts everything that could contribute to the comfort and happiness of the party was provided in a manner that reflected great credit on them , and elicited the warmest commendations of their numerous guests . The tables were laid out with great taste , and the splendid grace cups and tankards belonging to the City , and lent for the occasion by the Mayoradded greatlto the effectSoon after six o ' clock the Brethren
, y . , to the number of about 130 , sat down to the banquet , which was distinguished alike for its excellence , elegance , and abundance . The AV . M , Bro . Beach , presided , and was supported by the Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire , Bro . Rev . C . J . Ridley ; the Prov . G . M . of Staffordshire , Bro . Col . Vernon ; the Dep . Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire , Bro . Captain Bowyer ; the Dep . Prov . G . M . of Monmouthshire , Bro . De Bernardi ; Bro . Phillipe , iP . G . S . B . ; Bro . R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . ; Bro . Minard Rea , Prov . Grand Officer ' of Wiltshire ; Bro . Best , P . M . ofthe Apollo Lodge ; Bro . Randall , W . M . of the Alfred Lodge ; Bro . Rev . C . R .
Pettat , W . M . of the Churchill Lodge ; Bro . Rev . V . Blake , W . M . of the Cherwell Lodge ; Bro . Martin Atkins ; Bro . Wyndham Portal , M . P . ; Bro . Leuchars , Grand Steward ; Bro . Holbrook , of Liverpool ; Bro . C . C . Dormer , Bro . Earl of Lincoln , Bro . Lord Eordwich , Bro . Hon . W . J . Vernon , Bro . Hon . E . J . Monson , Bro . ' Hon . Sidney Annesley , Bro . Rev . H . H . Still , Bro . Rev . J . Sedgwick , Bro . Rev . J . Wood , Bro . Rev . T . Russell ; Past Masters Wyatt , Thomas , Thompson , Symonds , and many of the Brethren of the Alfred Apollo , Churchilland Cherwell Lodges .
, During the dinner a band stationed in the orchestra , and conducted by Mr . Matthews , played a variety of popular pieces , which were much applauded . The performances of Mr . Matthews and his coadjutor , Herr Slapoffski , excited considerable interest , were listened to with great delight , and drew down continued bursts of applause . Grace was said both before and after dinner hy the Prov . G . Chap . Bro . Rev . C . R . Pettat .
On the removal of the cloth , an elegant dessert was placed on the tables . The W . M . said that the first toast which he had the honour to propose was that which was usual in all loyal assemblies , and , as Ereemasons , they were always most anxious to display their allegiance and faithful loyalty towards the Sovereign of these realms , who had ever received from that body their sympathy and affection . He begged them to rise and do honour to the toast of " The Queen and the Craft . " ( Drunk with Masonic honours . ) The W . M . said that the next toast was "The Most Noble Grand Master , the
Earl of Zetland ; " and remarked that it was some time since that distinguished Brother was first elected to the proud position which he occupied in the Craft , but during the Avhole time that he had held that office , Freemasonry had signally flourished , and his Lordship had , by his zeal and urbanity of disposition , endeared himself to all ( great applause ) . The W . M . then proposed " The Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Yarborough , and the officers of Grand Lodge , " and said that he was happy to see that to this toast they had on the present occasion Brethren who Avere readto respond to it
y . In the first place , they had Bro . Phillipe , P . G . Sword Bearer of England , who had been their visitor at a former festival , and whom they cordially welcomed at this ( cheers ) . In the next place , they were fortunate in possessing an Officer of Grand Lodge , belonging to this Province—he alluded to Bro . Spiers , P . G . Sword Bearer of England ( cheers ) . The interest which that distinguished Brother took in Masonry , not only in this Province , but in the Craft generally , was well known
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Provincial.
Barter , Balliol College , Inner Guard ; II . Greenwood ( Magdalen College ) , Hon . E . J . Monson ( Balliol ) , W . H . E . AVelby ( Corpus Christi College ) , SfceAvards . Tlie Banquet . —On the conclusion of the business , the Brethren withdrew to the Star Hotel , where the banquet took place , in consequence of the Masonic Hotel being inadequate to accommodate the large number of Brethren who had signified
their intention to attend this annual celebration . The arrangements were confided to the Treasurer , Bro . W . Thompson , who was assisted by Bros . Erazer , Townsend , and the Stewards , and by their combined efforts everything that could contribute to the comfort and happiness of the party was provided in a manner that reflected great credit on them , and elicited the warmest commendations of their numerous guests . The tables were laid out with great taste , and the splendid grace cups and tankards belonging to the City , and lent for the occasion by the Mayoradded greatlto the effectSoon after six o ' clock the Brethren
, y . , to the number of about 130 , sat down to the banquet , which was distinguished alike for its excellence , elegance , and abundance . The AV . M , Bro . Beach , presided , and was supported by the Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire , Bro . Rev . C . J . Ridley ; the Prov . G . M . of Staffordshire , Bro . Col . Vernon ; the Dep . Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire , Bro . Captain Bowyer ; the Dep . Prov . G . M . of Monmouthshire , Bro . De Bernardi ; Bro . Phillipe , iP . G . S . B . ; Bro . R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . ; Bro . Minard Rea , Prov . Grand Officer ' of Wiltshire ; Bro . Best , P . M . ofthe Apollo Lodge ; Bro . Randall , W . M . of the Alfred Lodge ; Bro . Rev . C . R .
Pettat , W . M . of the Churchill Lodge ; Bro . Rev . V . Blake , W . M . of the Cherwell Lodge ; Bro . Martin Atkins ; Bro . Wyndham Portal , M . P . ; Bro . Leuchars , Grand Steward ; Bro . Holbrook , of Liverpool ; Bro . C . C . Dormer , Bro . Earl of Lincoln , Bro . Lord Eordwich , Bro . Hon . W . J . Vernon , Bro . Hon . E . J . Monson , Bro . ' Hon . Sidney Annesley , Bro . Rev . H . H . Still , Bro . Rev . J . Sedgwick , Bro . Rev . J . Wood , Bro . Rev . T . Russell ; Past Masters Wyatt , Thomas , Thompson , Symonds , and many of the Brethren of the Alfred Apollo , Churchilland Cherwell Lodges .
, During the dinner a band stationed in the orchestra , and conducted by Mr . Matthews , played a variety of popular pieces , which were much applauded . The performances of Mr . Matthews and his coadjutor , Herr Slapoffski , excited considerable interest , were listened to with great delight , and drew down continued bursts of applause . Grace was said both before and after dinner hy the Prov . G . Chap . Bro . Rev . C . R . Pettat .
On the removal of the cloth , an elegant dessert was placed on the tables . The W . M . said that the first toast which he had the honour to propose was that which was usual in all loyal assemblies , and , as Ereemasons , they were always most anxious to display their allegiance and faithful loyalty towards the Sovereign of these realms , who had ever received from that body their sympathy and affection . He begged them to rise and do honour to the toast of " The Queen and the Craft . " ( Drunk with Masonic honours . ) The W . M . said that the next toast was "The Most Noble Grand Master , the
Earl of Zetland ; " and remarked that it was some time since that distinguished Brother was first elected to the proud position which he occupied in the Craft , but during the Avhole time that he had held that office , Freemasonry had signally flourished , and his Lordship had , by his zeal and urbanity of disposition , endeared himself to all ( great applause ) . The W . M . then proposed " The Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Yarborough , and the officers of Grand Lodge , " and said that he was happy to see that to this toast they had on the present occasion Brethren who Avere readto respond to it
y . In the first place , they had Bro . Phillipe , P . G . Sword Bearer of England , who had been their visitor at a former festival , and whom they cordially welcomed at this ( cheers ) . In the next place , they were fortunate in possessing an Officer of Grand Lodge , belonging to this Province—he alluded to Bro . Spiers , P . G . Sword Bearer of England ( cheers ) . The interest which that distinguished Brother took in Masonry , not only in this Province , but in the Craft generally , was well known