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The sentiment was acknowledged by Bros . Hallam , P . M . j Geary , P . M . ; Galpin , P . M . ; Trull , P . M . j Webley , W M . ; and Welsh . Bro . Pfeiffer , W . M ., proposed "The Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , " and in doing so said he could not i ; nd words to eulogise them sufficiently . They had had rrand run of Past Masters , who had stuck nobly to the

. i 0 d . re so as to land them in their piesent proud and prosoerous position . At the present time he had one of the best set of officers any Master ever had , thoroughly capable of doing good work . ,-,,., The toast was well received , and tersely replied to by several brethren . "The Charities" was heartily drunk , and suitably

spoken to . The Tyler's toast brought the list toa close . Bro . Shrapnell presided at the pianoforte , and in the course of the evening songs were contributed by Bros , porse , Pfeiffer . Burt , Shrapnell , and others . The proceedings were a complete success .

LANDPORT . Portsmouth Temperance Lodge ( No •>o 6 S ) - —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Speedwell Hotel , Commercialroad when the following were present : Bros . P . H . Emanuel , W . M . ; Miller , I . P . M . ; G . Williams , S . W ., WM . elect ; E . R . Fisher , J . W . ; H . Boyce , acting

S U . ; H . Kin ? , acting J . D . ; R . G . Pither , acting Sec . ; T H . Biggs , I . G . ; W . Merrifield , Org . ; A . E . j . Guy , Steward ; G . Bevis , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . H . Windrum , P . M ., P . D . S . G . D . ( Hong Kong and South China ); and about 70 members of the lodge . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Hewetson , W . M ., H . Siebert , and Thornton , of 342 ; Hill , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Lancaster , P . P . S . G . W .,

W . M ., andOutridge , P . M ., of 4 S 7 ; Graphy , S 04 ; Jago , ( J 03 I J- Jackson , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., and K . Austin , of 1903 ; ) . VV . Digby , W . M . 195 S ; E . W . Kerwood , and S . Kerwood , of 177 6 ; and J . Wickens , W . M ., E . Glover , Bagshaw , and Bills , of 2074 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were conlirmed , and a ballot taken for Mr . Strickland , which proved

unanimous , and he was initiated by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Bro . Miller , I . P . M . then occupied the chair as Installing Master , and Bro . G . Williams was duly installed as W . M ., the ceremony being admirably performed by Bro . Miller . Bro . Williams then appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . P . H . Emanuel , I . P . M . j E . R . Fisher , S . W . j G .

Woodthorpe , T-W . j J . Palmer , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., Treas . ; R . G . Pither , Sec ; G . Boyce , S . D . j T . H . Biggs , J . D . j F . Rycroft , D . C . j H . Boyce , l . G . j VV . Merrifield , Org . j R . E . J . Guy and H . Thorpe , Stewardsj and J . Wells , Tyler . The Installing Master then gave the usual address in such a masterly manner as to cause the highest approval . The balance-sheet , showing a balance of £ 79

odd , was passed , and a report from the Library Committee was read , in which it was announced that Bro . W . J . Hughan had given a book and pamphlets to the library , and recommended that , in slight recognition of his most valuable service to Masonry , Bro . Hughan be elected an honorary member of the lodge j the Committee also recommended joining the Quatuor Coronati Lodge—all of which was

received and adopted . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Miller , Installing Master , who briefly responded . Two candidates for initiation were proposed , and "Hearty good wishes" having been offered from the visitors , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a most recherche banquet , most admirably catered by Bro . Grigsby . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Bru . Emanuel , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " said to his idea it was the toast of the evening , as all the brethren had come to do honour to Bro . Williams , a brother who was the first initiate in the lodge , and had commenced as Steward and worked in a most commendable manner every office until he had arrived at the honourable position of W . M . During the time Bro . Williams had been

in the Wardens' chairs he had evinced to the brethren his abilities , and he ( Bro . Emanuel ) had no fear of saying that as VV . M . Bro . Williams would be a credit to the Craft and to the lodge . Bro . Williams responded , and assured the brethren he would do his utmost to carry out his duties as they should be done . He had had a good example before him by all his

predecessors , and in order to help him carry out his duties he should rely upon his officers and the brethren to rally around and support the chair . Before sitting down , he continued , he had a pleasant duty to perform , and that was to propose "The Health of Bro . P . H . Emanuel , I . P . M ., " who had had a most successful year of office , notwithstanding ; his having had some buffeting about in removing the lod

ge to its present position . Bro . Emanuel was also to be commended on having started a library in connection with e k ) d ge . In recognition of his services the members had ^ inscribed together , and he had much pleasure in present"iff Bro . Emanuel with a Past Master ' s silver chain , collar , and emblem , and an iS-carat Past Master ' s jewel , and Hoped he would be spared many years to wear it . bro

. P . H . Emanuel , I . P . M ., said he hardly knew how tosteer his course to reply as he should wish . It was « her conventional to say he did not deserve it , but he \ V -U not ' because w , lat he had done was what every •M . should do . Twelve months ago he was placed into "e chair of K . S ., and shortly after that there was a cloud assitig oyer the lodge , but he was happy to sav that had

tin u nOW ! t was a " sunshine , and he hoped it would cond „ " V i _ - e wou , d say ! t , without egotism , that it was not " 'e to himself , but to those officers and brethren who had ° 'PPorted him . He particularly thanked all his officers , and wmM y ° Miller > who had most ab ' y assisted him . He i >{ I ah y . ays remember that evening , and regard it as one \\\* W v" llestones of his life , and assured the brethren of -P ? 'Sn appreciation of the verv handsome sift .

linW , ar ls ° f massive sterling silver , and composed of 'KSin which is the recipient ' s initials , P . H . E ., the square uuon v , ? , and the number of the lodge . This is laid . Vast < co"ar suspended from which is a silver Past hy thl p emblem - The jewel is iS-carat gold and formed ribhnn Master ' s emblem hanging from a pale blue „ , "" P ° . which is the number of the lodge . The whole ^ manufactured b y Bro . George Kenning ? Lod ^ c ^^ , " TheJWorshipful Masters of Neighbouring '' The OfT » Install'ng Master , " "The Visitors , " evening ers ' and Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant

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Bros . Batchelor , P . H . Emanuel , Cronin , Siebert , J . M . Godfrey , H . Boyce , and T . Hunter contributed several songs during the evening ; the latter brother also officiated as accompanist .

•MANCHESTER . Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge ( No . 2363 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Victoria Hotel , on the 23 rd ult ., Bro . Martin Thomas , P . M ., W . M ., presiding , the following brethren being present : Bros . J . Wood , acting I . P . M . ; S . Wrigley , S . W . ; F . W . Woolaston , J . W . ; W . A . Brabner , S . D . ; C . H . Beever , J . D . ;

G . R . Ward , I . G . j H . Nail , D . C . j E . Smith , Org . j C . Mercer , Stwd . j J . B . Kirk , Tyler j H . Geddes , A . Hills , T . VV . Richmond , VV . H . Hayes , J . W . Lloyd , and H . W . Brockbank . Visitors : Bros . VV . J . Marsden , 992 j J . W . Abbott , P . M . 1030 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . H . Edwards , 1357 5 H . D . Ballard , 1052 ; J . MacLaren , 62 , P . P . S . G . W . ; I .

D . Mathieson , P . S . VV . 77 6 j E . Chorlton , 999 j A . D . Leigh , 993 J T . E . Holland , 1375 ; J . S . Whitehead , 317 ; E . G . Lingard , 10 3 0 , P . S . G . W . ; A . S . Fletcher , S . D . 2 S 9 ; J . J . Lambert , 1387 , P . P . G . R . ; and J . G . Bromley , P . M ., Sec . 1375- . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which there was an initiation and raising . The lodge was then closed .

NORWICH . Cabbell Lodge ( No . 807 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , January 29 th , at the Masonic Club , St . Giles-street , under very auspicious circumstances , in consequence of the presence of the P . G . M ., Bro . Lord Suffield , K . C . B ., the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Hamon Le Strange , and a number of Prov . Grand

Officers accompanying . them ; and , as we have often observed , whatever lodge his lordship attends , he not only gladdens the feelings of the brethren , but gives a success to the meeting not to be equalled on other occasions however successful they may be . The lodge was opened by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . W . F . Stratford , P . P . G . Stwd ., assisted by his officers . Among

those present were Bros . VV . F . Stratford , P . P . G . Stwd . ; J . H . Guyton , P . M ., P . G . D . C , A . J . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . J . Hunt , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; H . Rosling , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . W . Browne , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; G . Baxter , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Campling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Sidell , VV . M . elect ; G . E . Theobald , A . G . Holmes , P . G . Stwd . ; T . A . Fiddy , H . Newhouse , H . G . Holl , W .

B . Hovell , E . Austin , G . W . Booker , 1631 ; S . F . Stackard , H . J . Howard , F . J . Horsey , -and W . Murrell , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Lord Suffield , P . G . M . j H . LeStrange , D . P . G . M .,- R . P . Noverre , VV . M ., and I . B . Pearce , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., of 52 j J . L . N . Barnard , P . M ., J . B . Bridgman , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., J . H . Brockbank , P . A . G . Sec , and F . E . Linging , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D

, of 93 , VV . J . Pond , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd ., G . VV . Durndell , VV . M ., T . C . R . King , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., J . S . Offord , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., G . V . Grummett , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , J . E . H . Watson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , G . Kersey , P . M . P . P . G . P ., C . H . Rust , P . P . G . Stwd ., J . Tench , Chas . E Sexton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., B . B . Morgan , and H . Cole , of 213 j G . VV . G . Barnard , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., P . G . Sec . j

W . F . Stockings , Geo . A . ' Fuller , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br and J . Francis , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., of 943 , - VV . W . Warner , P . P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B , R . W . H . Gissing , C . J . Campling , P . P . G . Org ., W . J . Farrow , and H . Cork , of 1500 j Geo . S . Panks , 1741 j and J . D . Harmon , 21 S 2 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for and

was unanimous in favour of Mr . Edwin Cutler , and the ceremony of initiation was admirably performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . F . Stratford , Bro . A . Sidell , VV . M . elect , rendering the charge in an excellent manner . The ceremony of installing Bro . A . Sidell then took place , and toe much credit cannot be accorded to Bros . Stratford and J , H . Guyton , the former doing the installing portion , and

the latter the charges , for their excellent and correct working . Bro . A . J . Berry acted as D . C . Upon being placed in the chair of K . S ., the newly-installed W . M . appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . W . F . Stratford , I . P . M . ; G . E . Theobald , S . W A . G . Holmes , J . W . ; S . N . Berry , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Baxter , P . M ., Sec . ; T . H . Fiddy , S . D . ; H . Newhouse .

J . D . ; A . J . Berry , P . M ., D . C . j J . VV . Brown , P . M . Org . j VV . H . Sellex , l . G . j H . G . Holl , E . Austen , and G . Booker , Stewards ; and W . Murrell , Tyler . Other lodge business followed , and " Hearty good wishes " being given by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to a most recherche banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual loval and Masonic

toasts were given , and duly acknowledged . The P . G . M ., in replying to the toast of "The Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " observed that he did so as an ex-officio officer belonging to the Grand Lodge of England . In reference to the Earl of Lathom , his lordship

said he had no doubt that distinguished brother was well known to most of them , for he himself had a lively recollection of the Deputy Grand Master taking part in the installation of himself ( Lord Suffield ) as P . G . M . of Norfolk , and , on behalf of the Grand Officers of England , he thanked those present for the hearty reception they had given the

toast . In giving the toast of "The P . G . M ., " the VV . M . observed that to those yvho knew him , he was sure they would sympathise with him for the onerous duty of proposing so noble a toast as that then before them . Words would fail him in expressing the feelings of himself and the lodge of the pleasure they felt at the presence of his lordship . To say

that they honoured him and welcomed him was simple enough , but he hoped the brethren would show their appreciation by drinking the toast with the utmost enthusiasm . Lord Suffield , on rising was received with immense cheering , after which he said that it was not difficult for him to reply , for he felt their kindness not only on that , but on all occasions . It gave him great pleasure to visit the lodge .

In the first place , for the admirable working , and in that he was corroborated by the D . P . G . M . The working of Bro . Stratford , P . M ., was excellent , and the addresses in the ceremony of installation by Bro . Guyton , P . M ., were admirable . The beauty of those addresses were clearly shown

by Bro . Guyton ' s rendering . It had been some time since he ( Lord Suffield ) had witnessed an installation , and he should be glad soon again to see it in a similar manner he had witnessed that evening . His lordship observed that his visit was of a spontaneous character , but he was most satisfied at the proficiency in working displayed . He had every

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desire to visit lodges , and he hoped it would not be long before he was able to do so again . With reference to the appointment of the D . P . G . M ., he always had a desire for Bro . Hamon Le Strange to fulfil that office , and it was a source of great pleasure that the appointment was the choice of the brethren of the province . Bro . Hamon Le Strange , " was of a most genial character , and whatever his duties .

were he would be always willing to do them in a Masonic and good manner , and would fully represent him ( his lordship ) in his absence . Lord Suffield , in conclusion , said that it grieved him he was obliged , in consequence of his duties , ' to be so long absent from them , but he would do all he could for the success of the province , and thanked those present for the heartiness of the reception they had given him .

Ihe Worshipful Master , in giving the toast of "The D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " did so in eulogistic terms , observing that he had no doubt the D . P . G . M . was present at the meeting at considerable inconvenience to himself . However , he ( the VV . M . ) had no doubt they were pleased to see the D . P . G . M ., and would join in giving him a hearty reception

on every occasion they might be honoured by his presence . The W . M . also coupled the names of Bros . G . W . G . Barnard , P . G . Sec , and J . S . Offord , P . G . Treas ., for the Present , and Bro . J . B . Bridgman for the Past Officers . The D . P . G . M ., in reply , said he had great pleasure in attending the lodge , and re-echoed the words of the P . G . M . upon the work , as although he belonged to a London lodge

he had observed that the further one got from the centre the better the work was done . The work , as performed by the Master who had left the chair ( Bro . W . F . Stratford ) , was a pattern to all Masons , and he agreed with the way Bro . Stratford had adopted of dividing some portion of the work , giving the S . W ., Bro . Sidell , the duty of delivering the charge , which he characterised as

admirably rendered . It not only worked well , but gave inferior officers and past officers an interest in the work . When a W . M . undertook the whole of the work it was a great labour , but with help it made his after duties much easier . The D . P . G . M . observed that he should like to repeat the remarks made two nights previous as to wearing Masonic jewels contrary to the regulations laid down in the Book of

Constitutions , and he would ask the co-operation of W . M . ' s of lodges in that respect . Nothing would be more annoying than to see brethren abusing one of the fundamental rules of Grand Lodge . He would also deprecate the use of pockets . Jewels of each Degree should only be worn when brethren were engaged in the Degree to which they appertained . He was also glad to see the office of D . of C

entrusted toa P . M . The D . of C . was to guide the brethren , and no brother could do so unless he was in a position to speak from personal and practical experience . There were many little matters in the etiquette of Freemasonry which only a P . M . could know . The D . P . G . M ., in conclusion , thanked the brethren for their kindness to him on that and all other occasions .

Bros . Barnard , Offord , and Bridgman also responded . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The W . M . ' s of other Lodges Present " and "The Visitors , " coupling the names of Bros . P . Noverre , Durndell , Mills , and Paull , who duly acknowledged the same . The Initiate also responded to the toast of his success , proposed by the W . M .

The Prov . Grand Master then proposed " The Health of the Newly-installed W . M ., Bro . A . Sidell , " observing that as he had been deputed to propose the same , he might say that he had rarely seen a more impressive ceremony than he had that night . He was sure Bro . Sidell would be equal

to the duties devolving upon him , and emulate the example of his predecessors . His lordship said he was sure Bro . Sidell would not have been appointed had he not borne the respect of the brethren , and been equal to the arduous duties devolving upon the VV . M . of the lodge . His lordship wished the W . M . a successful and pleasant year of office .

The W . M ., in reply , said that if he felt he deserved half the kind words spoken of him and genial action shown him he would be satisfied , but he hoped he should feel convinced he deserved them before his year of office had expired . He would do his best as far as he could to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , and carefully preserve the honour and reputation of the lodge . Thanking the brethren for

the honour they had done him in placing him in the chair , he concluded b y assuring the brethren he would do his best during the coming 12 months . The D . P . G . M . then gave the toast of "The I . P . M ., Bro . VV . F . Stratford , " and expressed a hope that full justice should be done to the same . Bro . Stratford had done his duty well not only in this , but in other Degrees where he

( the D . P . G . M . ) had met him . He had learned that Bro . Stratford had had a most successful year of office , and hoped he would live long to come amongst them . The D . P . G . M . than presented Bro . Stratford with a handsome Past Master's jewel , subscribed for by the members of the lodge , bearing the following inscription on the back : " Presented by the officers and brethren of

Cabbell Lodge , No . S 07 , to Bro . William Farrow Stratford on his retiring from the chair , as a token of esteem and fraternal affection . Jan . 29 th , 1891 . " The D . P . G . M . concluded by observing that in asking Bro . Stratford to accept the present , he hoped it would recall many pleasant evenings and of good work done in the chair , and of the respect felt by the brethren , and that he would

live for many years to appreciate the present . Bro . Stratford , in reply , said he thanked the D . P . G . M . for his kind words , and the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast . He hoped they were all satisfied with the way he had done his duty during the past year , and he would help their present or any W . M . in the future . Asfar as laid in his power he would do all he could for the success

of the Cabbell Lodge . The P . G . Treasurer gave the toast of " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupling the names of Bros . T . Campling , P . M . ; H . Rosling , P . M . j and J . H . Guyton , P . M . ; who duly responded . Bros . G . Baxter , G . E . Theobald , and A . Holmes replied

for " The Officers of the Lodge . " The toast of "The Ladies" and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening . During the evening Bros . G . Baxter , J . S . Offord , J . H . Brockbank , F . Stackard , A . J . Berry , Horsley , and others rendered some excellent songs , Bro . C Campling

accompanying . We congratulate Bros . VV . F . Stratford and A . Sidell , the former upon his most successful year of office , and the latter upon the pleasant augury of his incoming year . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .