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pery snm had been paid by them to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Hedil not know what they had done for the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , or for the Hamer Benevolent Fund , but he would tell them what they had g iven for other charities—the paltry sum of £ 20 , and bis belief was that durinV the six years he had referred to they
had best-wed about £ 123 io private charity and relief , while from the initiation fees thev must have spent something like £ 700 or £ 800 during those six years for thtir own entertainment . He would ask , was that creditable to them or tn any other li . lge ? Bro . Alpass then referred at some length to the leading article on Masonic Charity in that day ' s Tiyics in connection with the installation of
Prince Leopold , and said that unless a lodge could show some good work in the direction of charity it had better not have an existence . The members of the Downshire met there once a month and enjoyed each ether ' s society , and , no doubt , the working of the ritual was very satisfactory an < l correct ; hut if they did nothing more for the Order than this it would just have been as well if the
warrant of constitution had never been granted . Bro . Alpass then went on to say that their small annual subscription could never prove sufficient to carry out the system of picnics , one of which they were again going to have the fol-1 iwing week . These pic-nics Wtrejnever contemplated when thc amount of sub'cription was fixed , and the result was that their initiation fees had to be entrenched
uuona thing which tbey had no right to do , and a system Which he could not ttvo strongly condemn . If pic-nics were to be held , let them be paid for out of the members' pockets . Looking at what had been done by thc lodge , he would ask what there vvas in connection which could possibly induce him torecommendaryone in connection with it to the P . G . M . forany honour which he had to bestow ? Hetrusted
the lodge would take these remarks to heart , as they were made out nf sincere Kindness , and strive in the futur-to do more in the cause of charity than it had done in the past . These remarks were made by him with an earnest zeal for Masonry , and with an anxious wish that the lodge should take its proper position in regard to Fr . 'emasonry , so that from time to time the members , hy their liberal donations ,
might secure a life governorship for the W . M . in one of tbe charities . I'm . It . P . France , P . M ., said that while he agreed tn some extent vvith Bro . Alpass in what he 1 ad said with reference to the charities , be c-.-rtiinly felt tbat he had been unduly hard on their lodge with regard tn ts funds . Retrenchment hat ! been seriously resolved upon , iantl it hatl also bren resolved by the committee that £ 25
should he voted towards the elecoration of that hall . As they were at present constituted , they did not see there way to grant more at present , but probably they would do so at some future time ; and , with regard to the pic-nic , he might state t ' at they meant to charge each member for his ticket , voting only a small sum from the funds of the lodge for a portion of the expenses . As the lodge had
resolved to retrench , he thought tbat the P . Grand Secretary should have passed over the matter and not have ult . red the severe censure which he had thought fit to pass upon them . He thought the Downshire Lotlge would compare most favourably vvith many of the lodges in the province , and he did nnt think he was saving too much when he stated
that he thought they hatl done quite as much as many of them . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt as if Bro . Alpass had picked thc Downshire Lodge out for particular censure , and he did not think this should have been done . Bro . Houghton , I . P . M ., also referred to thc course of economy which had been resolved upon , and the P . G . Sec . would not have required tn make the rather hard remarks which he had done
if he had stayed away for another year . After a few remarks from Bro . Dilcock , P . M ., to the same effect , Bro . S . E . lhbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S B „ strongly protes'cd against Brn . Alpass coming there and criticising their balance , which , as an outside member , he had no right to do . They were very glad to see him as the P . G . Sec , and reaely to listn to him on points upon which he had a right to
address them , but he ( Bro . Ibbs ) did not think the private accounts of a lodge came within his province , lie quite agreed with Uro . France that the Downshire Lodge would compare favourably with many others in the province , and during the past year they had given a large amount away in privnte relirf . He was sorry to hear the remarks which Bro . Alpass had thought fit to make , and must again
protest against his right to make them with regard to their balance sheet . After a few remarks from Bro . Larsen , P . M ., Bro . Alpass said he did not intend to offend any one in the remarks he had made , and assured the brethren that it would give him infinitely greater pleasure to come and bestow praise than to find fault . Thc subject then dropped , and the brethren adj mrncd to banquet . In the course of the evening , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was
presetitc ! to Br .- > . J . II . Houghton , I . P . M ., in recognition of the valuable services he hat ! rendered to the lodge . The picnic in connccion with this lodge taok place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the members left the landing station , or Ch ** st * -r , via Birkenhead . They dined at the Grosvenor el at noon , after which they nrocceded to Saton Hall arges , returning to tea at the Grosvenor Hotel at seven m ., and left Chester about 8 . 40 p . m .
WOOLWICH .- Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . — lhe installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . ( St , John ' s D , y ) , at the Masonic Mall , William-street . The 1 idge vvas opi-ncd by the W . M ., Bro . J . Scott Mufti , at about c p . m ., and a'te-rthe minutes of ( lie preceding
meeting hatl hern read and confirmed , Bro . P . M . Gamble , in a f-w appiopriate words , presented Bro . J . J . Donolly , W . M . elect , to Bro . Mutch , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The ceremony then proceeded , and after a Board of Installed Masters had been formed , Bro . Donolly vvas , with the usual formalities , placed in the
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chair of K . S . and saluted in the various degrees . He then uroceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Eugene Sweny , S . W . ; J . Black , J . W . ; Sydney Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . H . Hirsch , Chap . ; Major Gordon , R . A ., S . D . ; G . C . Mathams , J . D . ; Qr .-Master Scully , R . H . A ., I . G . ; and Everett , Tyler . The charges were then splendidly recited by Bro . Mutch , and
the ceremony was concluded . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to Bro . Mutch , for his services to the lodge during the past year as W . M ., and it was unanimously resolved , that a vote of thanks should be tendered him and entered upon the minutes of the lotlge , for the excellent manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Master that day . The lodge was
then closed and the brethren adjourned to Bro . De Gray ' s hotel , the Freemasons' Arms , where an elegantly served and appointed banquet awaited them , Bro . De Gray bringing into play all his taste and large experience for the occasion . Among the company present were—besides those officers and brethren above enumerated—Bros . C . Coupland , PM . 913 , P . P . J . W . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , W . M .
t , n ; W . Butter , P . M . 913 ; R . W . Jones , W . M . 146 ; W . St . " Aubyn , P . M . 281 ; W . B . Lloyd , W . M . elect 913 ; T . Hutton , W . M . elect 1 ?; J . Chapman , J . W . 913 ; W . Watts , 913 ; S . Fry , J . D . 9 69 ; G . Hunter , 20 ( I . C ); R . S . Garrett , 20 9 * , and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . After the bantjuet the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in excellent style , and they were cordially responded
to . Bro . Mutch then rose to propose " The Health of the W . M ., " and in so doing said the W . M . had entrusted him with the gavel for a purpose they all knew the tenour of . It was to propose that brother ' s health , and it was a matter that gave him unfeigned pleasure to have the honour and the opportunity of so doing . They all knew that he vvas initiated in the lodge , and had fairly and honourably
worked his way through the various minor offices to the distinguished position he occupied that moment . He would not take up their time by dilating upon his many excellent qualities , but felt sure they , with him , looked forward to a pleasant , harmonious , and successful year under his rule . The toast was enthusiastically responded to , an I Bro .
Donolly in reply thanked them for their good wishes to him personally , and as well for placing him in his present position with the unanimous vote of the lodge . Hi hatl not sufficient command of words to thank them so eloquently a < he should wish , but would endeavour to follow in the footsteps of those who in the chair had so well and worthily upheld the honour of the Florence Nightingale
Lodge . The next toast was that of "The Installing Officer , Bro . Mutch , " and the W . M ., in giving it , said they had heard and seen that brother ptrform the beautiful and impressive ceremony so well and so eloquently that he war fullv entitled to their heartiest gratitude . He was quite sure that few of them had ever heard it better done . It was not only without a single hitch , but as if
it was from the heart- For himself he was deeply impressed , and asked them to show their appreciation of their brother by a good hearty fire . Bro . Mutch , who was received most warmly , in reply , said he could assure them he had always endeavoured to do his best for the prosperity of the lodge . In it there were a great many military men , and having had an experience of the first 22 years of his
life in a marching regiment , he knew something of discipline , and to the excellent discipline cf its members he attributed its and his success during the last year , and , indeed , from the first day he became acquainted with it , for in it he was initiated . He thanked the officers under him for their great and valuable assistance , and invariable courtesy to him while in the chair , and for the manner in
which they had carried out their duties , and was sure that they would as they came to the head of it sustain and uphold the dignity of the lotlge as be and his predecessors hail endeavoured to do . The next toast was that of " The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lodge , " which was coupled with the name of Bro . Sydney Clarke , who , as the W . M . said , was perhaps the most important of them all ,
for he held their money and brought them up short when they were going ahead too fast . Bro . Clarke , in reply , said the office of the Past Master during the past year had been an easy one , in fact there had been little or nothing for them to do ; the W . M . was so efficient in his work , and so punctual in his attendance , that the office had been a perfect sinecure . He felt sure it would be the same under the
present Master . If there had been , or at any time should be , anything for them to do , the P . M . ' s of the Florence Nightingale would at all times do it with pleasure , because it would not onlv be a duty but a labour of love . Hc thanked them from the heart . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro .
Coupland , of the Patiison Lodge , and Bro . St . Aubyn , of 281 . These brethren responded briefly , as did also Bros . Hayes , Lloyd , Hutton , and Watts . The toast of "The Officers " followed , and was responded to by Bros . Sweny , Hersch , and others . The last toast was that of "The Masonic Press , " coupled wilh the name of Bro . Jolly , who responded , and then the brethren separated after a most enjoyable
evening . LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The annual installation of this well-known lodge was celebrated on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . As the work of the evening was rather heavy , the W . M . called the lotlge for five o ' clock . The officers present were Bros . Asher Hart , W . M . ; R . Crispe , S . W . ( w . M . elect ); H . Trevitt , J . W . ;
J . W . Ballard , P . M ., D . C ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., D . C . 1592 , Hon . Sec ; G . Gordon , I . G . ; Cousins and Pendleton , Stewaids . Members : Bros . Cain , P . M . ; Vaughan , P . M . ; Davison , P . M . ; Beeken , I . P . M . ; J . Jacobs , Humphries , J . D . Griffith , K . Griffith , E . Gadd , R . Hoblyn , Erskine , Sharpies , Grieve , Hawksworth , E . Ellis , and others . The visitors included Bros . Shepherd , P . M . 1035 ; H . Ellis , 1021 ; Hartnell , 1264 ; Brassey , I . G . 823 ; and others .
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After the minutes were read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to pass to the Second Degree a brother who was initiated nine years ago , he being away in foreign climes ever since , after which Bro . Ballard , P . M ., took the chair , and raised Bro . Jardine to the Sublime Degree ; after closing to the Second Degree , Bro . Asher Hart , W . M ., resumed the place of Installing Master , anil regularly placed
Bro . Crispe in the chair in the East , according to ancient custom , Bro . Hart working the whole of the ceremony with very great taste and effect . The officers appointed were Bros . Asher Hart , I . P . M . ; Ballard , P . M ., D . C ; Trevitt , S . W . ; Maurice Hart , P . M . 1502 , J . W . ; Chesworth , P . M ., Tre-as . ( tenth lime ) , invested by proxy on account of absence through illness ; Gordon , Sec ; Pendleton , S . D . ; J .
J acobs , J . D . ; Cousins , I . G . ; J . D . Griffith , S . S . ; Humphries , J . S . ; Erskine , A . S . ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . After a gentleman had been proposed for initiation , tbe W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Asher Hart , I . P . M ., a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , for his ability in conducting the lodge for eighteen months . Bro . Hart suitably responded . The lodge was then closed .
There was no banquet in consequence of it having been decided to hold a pic-nic instead . On Thursday morning the members assembled at Lime-street Station for the purpose of proceeding to Overton Hills . They were accompanied by a goodly sprinkling of the gentler sex , although the rain gave very slight hopes of a pleasant day , but still in this variable climate it does sometimes become fine after a soaker . When the pic-nickers arrived at Fiodsham
umbrellas were not the order of the day , as the weather had somewhat cleared , which turned to very fine during the latter patt of the day . A variety of games were extemporised by the indefatigable Committee and a genial body of Stewards , headed by the Hon . Sec , Bro . Gordon ; and the beauty of the scene , the excellency of the catering of Mr . Rigby , of the Bcllemont Hotel , Overton , all altogether made the day pass in an extremely ple-a'ant manner .
DEVONPORT . —St . Aubyn Lodge ( No . 954 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 23 rd ult . at thc Masonic Rooms , Morice Town . The W . M . elect , W . Bro . James R . Dugdale , was installed by W . Bro . C Watson , 954 , assisted by W . Bros . T . Gocdall , 954 ; W . Foxwcll , P . M . 1071 , P . P . G . Si . Cornwall ; and supported by the following Board of I . M . ' s : —W . Bros . A . Stephens ,
John Baxter , John Normans , P . M . ' s 954 ; P . Hatherly , P . M . 1071 ; Jno . W . Collins , 1136 . Ac the close of the installation the following brethren were invested as the officers for the ensuing year : —W . Bro . J . R . W . Quinn , I . P . M . ; Bros . Jas . Osborne , S . W . ; Jno . Thos . Crossley , J . W . ; W . Bros . C . Watson , Treas . " ; Jno . Baxter , Sec ;
Bros . J . Siurgeon , S . D . ; Jno . Weary , J . D . ; D . R . Waight , D . C ; Jno . Watts , A . D . C ; George Hickey , I . G . Jno . Smith , George Pomeroy , Thomas D . Pcngelley , F . R . B . Rockett were appointed the Stewards . A resolution was adopted to move the lodge from its present rooms at Christmas next . In the evening the brethren dined together at the rooms .
EASTBOURNE . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . 1110 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Gildridge Hotel , on Monday , the 30 th ult . Bro . VV . Kirkland , a Past Master of the lodge , was again elected and installed in that position , the ceremony being performed in a very admirable manner by Bro . Adamson , P . M . Aelditional interest was Centred in the proceedings
by the presence of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ( Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart . ) and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . John Henderson Scott ) , as well as several other present and past Prov . Officers . The following brethren were invested as the officers of the Tyrian Lodge for the ensuing year * . —Bros , A . Taylor , I , P . M . * , B . Perry , S . W . ; C . W . Tomes , J . W . ; T . S . ' Gowland , Sec . ;
C . 'Pomes , Treas . ; A . Lye , S . D . ; A . Newman , J . D . ; C . H . Haines , I . G . ; H . Sutton and T . W . Dean , Stewards ; E . Guldring , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was preserved to Bro . A . Taylor , the retiring Master , as a token of respect from the brethren of the lotlge for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of his office during the past twelve months . The lodge being closed in due form ,
the brethren partook of an elegant banquet , provided in Bro . Sutton's best style . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocalisation of Bro . Plant , P . M ., and Bros . Moulding and Higgins , of the Cathedral Choir , Canterbury . The company present included B ros . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bait ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Sussex ; John Henderson Scott , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; A . King , Prov . G .
Org . j Jos . Farncombe , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; C . Tomkinscn , Prov . G . S . of W . ; F . G . Parnett , P . P . G . S . W . of Kent ; T . S . Woolmong , 1382 ; J . Plant , P . M . 31 ; S . Tanner , W . M . 311 ; A . Moulding , 972 ; E . C . Weeden , 916 ; F . Miskin , W . M . 972 ; G . Down , 972 ; J . H . Higgins , 972 ; R . Pierpoint , 177 ; C W . Hudson , W . M . 31 c ; F . Milrom , W . M . 341 ; and the following members -. —Bros . E . Adam »
son , P . M . ; J . Head , P . M . ; W . Kirk'and , P . M . ; T . Morris , P . M . ; R . Pidcock , P . M , ; G . Perry , C , W . Tomes , A . ' -ye , A . G . Newman , H . Sutton , T . S . Gowland , C H . Haine , Rev . R . C Wilson , I . Elis , C . Young , S . Holder , J . Newman , J . Hood , T . W . Dean , Winder , T . Brown , C . Crisp , S . D . Srnby , and others . The toasts of " Her Majesty " and "The Rulers of the Craft " having been proposed and
duly honoured , the W . M . gave " The Health of Sir W . IV . Burrell , Bart ., P . G . M . of Sussex . " Throughout the province he was not only greatly esteemed , but his name was revered as one well worthy to be a ruler in the Craft . His visit to the Tyrian Lodge on that occasion was an event of considerable interest to the brethren , it being the Chief
first time the lodge had been visited by its Provincial Officer . On behalf of the Tyrian Lodge he accorded to Sir Walter a hearty welcome , and expressed a hope that he might long be spared in health to fill the position which he was so well fitted to occupy . The Prov . Grand Master said he had that day fulfilled a pledge which he made on
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pery snm had been paid by them to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Hedil not know what they had done for the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , or for the Hamer Benevolent Fund , but he would tell them what they had g iven for other charities—the paltry sum of £ 20 , and bis belief was that durinV the six years he had referred to they
had best-wed about £ 123 io private charity and relief , while from the initiation fees thev must have spent something like £ 700 or £ 800 during those six years for thtir own entertainment . He would ask , was that creditable to them or tn any other li . lge ? Bro . Alpass then referred at some length to the leading article on Masonic Charity in that day ' s Tiyics in connection with the installation of
Prince Leopold , and said that unless a lodge could show some good work in the direction of charity it had better not have an existence . The members of the Downshire met there once a month and enjoyed each ether ' s society , and , no doubt , the working of the ritual was very satisfactory an < l correct ; hut if they did nothing more for the Order than this it would just have been as well if the
warrant of constitution had never been granted . Bro . Alpass then went on to say that their small annual subscription could never prove sufficient to carry out the system of picnics , one of which they were again going to have the fol-1 iwing week . These pic-nics Wtrejnever contemplated when thc amount of sub'cription was fixed , and the result was that their initiation fees had to be entrenched
uuona thing which tbey had no right to do , and a system Which he could not ttvo strongly condemn . If pic-nics were to be held , let them be paid for out of the members' pockets . Looking at what had been done by thc lodge , he would ask what there vvas in connection which could possibly induce him torecommendaryone in connection with it to the P . G . M . forany honour which he had to bestow ? Hetrusted
the lodge would take these remarks to heart , as they were made out nf sincere Kindness , and strive in the futur-to do more in the cause of charity than it had done in the past . These remarks were made by him with an earnest zeal for Masonry , and with an anxious wish that the lodge should take its proper position in regard to Fr . 'emasonry , so that from time to time the members , hy their liberal donations ,
might secure a life governorship for the W . M . in one of tbe charities . I'm . It . P . France , P . M ., said that while he agreed tn some extent vvith Bro . Alpass in what he 1 ad said with reference to the charities , be c-.-rtiinly felt tbat he had been unduly hard on their lodge with regard tn ts funds . Retrenchment hat ! been seriously resolved upon , iantl it hatl also bren resolved by the committee that £ 25
should he voted towards the elecoration of that hall . As they were at present constituted , they did not see there way to grant more at present , but probably they would do so at some future time ; and , with regard to the pic-nic , he might state t ' at they meant to charge each member for his ticket , voting only a small sum from the funds of the lodge for a portion of the expenses . As the lodge had
resolved to retrench , he thought tbat the P . Grand Secretary should have passed over the matter and not have ult . red the severe censure which he had thought fit to pass upon them . He thought the Downshire Lotlge would compare most favourably vvith many of the lodges in the province , and he did nnt think he was saving too much when he stated
that he thought they hatl done quite as much as many of them . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt as if Bro . Alpass had picked thc Downshire Lodge out for particular censure , and he did not think this should have been done . Bro . Houghton , I . P . M ., also referred to thc course of economy which had been resolved upon , and the P . G . Sec . would not have required tn make the rather hard remarks which he had done
if he had stayed away for another year . After a few remarks from Bro . Dilcock , P . M ., to the same effect , Bro . S . E . lhbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S B „ strongly protes'cd against Brn . Alpass coming there and criticising their balance , which , as an outside member , he had no right to do . They were very glad to see him as the P . G . Sec , and reaely to listn to him on points upon which he had a right to
address them , but he ( Bro . Ibbs ) did not think the private accounts of a lodge came within his province , lie quite agreed with Uro . France that the Downshire Lodge would compare favourably with many others in the province , and during the past year they had given a large amount away in privnte relirf . He was sorry to hear the remarks which Bro . Alpass had thought fit to make , and must again
protest against his right to make them with regard to their balance sheet . After a few remarks from Bro . Larsen , P . M ., Bro . Alpass said he did not intend to offend any one in the remarks he had made , and assured the brethren that it would give him infinitely greater pleasure to come and bestow praise than to find fault . Thc subject then dropped , and the brethren adj mrncd to banquet . In the course of the evening , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was
presetitc ! to Br .- > . J . II . Houghton , I . P . M ., in recognition of the valuable services he hat ! rendered to the lodge . The picnic in connccion with this lodge taok place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the members left the landing station , or Ch ** st * -r , via Birkenhead . They dined at the Grosvenor el at noon , after which they nrocceded to Saton Hall arges , returning to tea at the Grosvenor Hotel at seven m ., and left Chester about 8 . 40 p . m .
WOOLWICH .- Florence Nightingale Lodge ( No . 706 ) . — lhe installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . ( St , John ' s D , y ) , at the Masonic Mall , William-street . The 1 idge vvas opi-ncd by the W . M ., Bro . J . Scott Mufti , at about c p . m ., and a'te-rthe minutes of ( lie preceding
meeting hatl hern read and confirmed , Bro . P . M . Gamble , in a f-w appiopriate words , presented Bro . J . J . Donolly , W . M . elect , to Bro . Mutch , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The ceremony then proceeded , and after a Board of Installed Masters had been formed , Bro . Donolly vvas , with the usual formalities , placed in the
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chair of K . S . and saluted in the various degrees . He then uroceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Eugene Sweny , S . W . ; J . Black , J . W . ; Sydney Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . H . Hirsch , Chap . ; Major Gordon , R . A ., S . D . ; G . C . Mathams , J . D . ; Qr .-Master Scully , R . H . A ., I . G . ; and Everett , Tyler . The charges were then splendidly recited by Bro . Mutch , and
the ceremony was concluded . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to Bro . Mutch , for his services to the lodge during the past year as W . M ., and it was unanimously resolved , that a vote of thanks should be tendered him and entered upon the minutes of the lotlge , for the excellent manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Master that day . The lodge was
then closed and the brethren adjourned to Bro . De Gray ' s hotel , the Freemasons' Arms , where an elegantly served and appointed banquet awaited them , Bro . De Gray bringing into play all his taste and large experience for the occasion . Among the company present were—besides those officers and brethren above enumerated—Bros . C . Coupland , PM . 913 , P . P . J . W . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , W . M .
t , n ; W . Butter , P . M . 913 ; R . W . Jones , W . M . 146 ; W . St . " Aubyn , P . M . 281 ; W . B . Lloyd , W . M . elect 913 ; T . Hutton , W . M . elect 1 ?; J . Chapman , J . W . 913 ; W . Watts , 913 ; S . Fry , J . D . 9 69 ; G . Hunter , 20 ( I . C ); R . S . Garrett , 20 9 * , and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . After the bantjuet the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in excellent style , and they were cordially responded
to . Bro . Mutch then rose to propose " The Health of the W . M ., " and in so doing said the W . M . had entrusted him with the gavel for a purpose they all knew the tenour of . It was to propose that brother ' s health , and it was a matter that gave him unfeigned pleasure to have the honour and the opportunity of so doing . They all knew that he vvas initiated in the lodge , and had fairly and honourably
worked his way through the various minor offices to the distinguished position he occupied that moment . He would not take up their time by dilating upon his many excellent qualities , but felt sure they , with him , looked forward to a pleasant , harmonious , and successful year under his rule . The toast was enthusiastically responded to , an I Bro .
Donolly in reply thanked them for their good wishes to him personally , and as well for placing him in his present position with the unanimous vote of the lodge . Hi hatl not sufficient command of words to thank them so eloquently a < he should wish , but would endeavour to follow in the footsteps of those who in the chair had so well and worthily upheld the honour of the Florence Nightingale
Lodge . The next toast was that of "The Installing Officer , Bro . Mutch , " and the W . M ., in giving it , said they had heard and seen that brother ptrform the beautiful and impressive ceremony so well and so eloquently that he war fullv entitled to their heartiest gratitude . He was quite sure that few of them had ever heard it better done . It was not only without a single hitch , but as if
it was from the heart- For himself he was deeply impressed , and asked them to show their appreciation of their brother by a good hearty fire . Bro . Mutch , who was received most warmly , in reply , said he could assure them he had always endeavoured to do his best for the prosperity of the lodge . In it there were a great many military men , and having had an experience of the first 22 years of his
life in a marching regiment , he knew something of discipline , and to the excellent discipline cf its members he attributed its and his success during the last year , and , indeed , from the first day he became acquainted with it , for in it he was initiated . He thanked the officers under him for their great and valuable assistance , and invariable courtesy to him while in the chair , and for the manner in
which they had carried out their duties , and was sure that they would as they came to the head of it sustain and uphold the dignity of the lotlge as be and his predecessors hail endeavoured to do . The next toast was that of " The Past Masters of and belonging to the Lodge , " which was coupled with the name of Bro . Sydney Clarke , who , as the W . M . said , was perhaps the most important of them all ,
for he held their money and brought them up short when they were going ahead too fast . Bro . Clarke , in reply , said the office of the Past Master during the past year had been an easy one , in fact there had been little or nothing for them to do ; the W . M . was so efficient in his work , and so punctual in his attendance , that the office had been a perfect sinecure . He felt sure it would be the same under the
present Master . If there had been , or at any time should be , anything for them to do , the P . M . ' s of the Florence Nightingale would at all times do it with pleasure , because it would not onlv be a duty but a labour of love . Hc thanked them from the heart . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro .
Coupland , of the Patiison Lodge , and Bro . St . Aubyn , of 281 . These brethren responded briefly , as did also Bros . Hayes , Lloyd , Hutton , and Watts . The toast of "The Officers " followed , and was responded to by Bros . Sweny , Hersch , and others . The last toast was that of "The Masonic Press , " coupled wilh the name of Bro . Jolly , who responded , and then the brethren separated after a most enjoyable
evening . LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The annual installation of this well-known lodge was celebrated on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . As the work of the evening was rather heavy , the W . M . called the lotlge for five o ' clock . The officers present were Bros . Asher Hart , W . M . ; R . Crispe , S . W . ( w . M . elect ); H . Trevitt , J . W . ;
J . W . Ballard , P . M ., D . C ; Maurice Hart , P . M ., D . C . 1592 , Hon . Sec ; G . Gordon , I . G . ; Cousins and Pendleton , Stewaids . Members : Bros . Cain , P . M . ; Vaughan , P . M . ; Davison , P . M . ; Beeken , I . P . M . ; J . Jacobs , Humphries , J . D . Griffith , K . Griffith , E . Gadd , R . Hoblyn , Erskine , Sharpies , Grieve , Hawksworth , E . Ellis , and others . The visitors included Bros . Shepherd , P . M . 1035 ; H . Ellis , 1021 ; Hartnell , 1264 ; Brassey , I . G . 823 ; and others .
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After the minutes were read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to pass to the Second Degree a brother who was initiated nine years ago , he being away in foreign climes ever since , after which Bro . Ballard , P . M ., took the chair , and raised Bro . Jardine to the Sublime Degree ; after closing to the Second Degree , Bro . Asher Hart , W . M ., resumed the place of Installing Master , anil regularly placed
Bro . Crispe in the chair in the East , according to ancient custom , Bro . Hart working the whole of the ceremony with very great taste and effect . The officers appointed were Bros . Asher Hart , I . P . M . ; Ballard , P . M ., D . C ; Trevitt , S . W . ; Maurice Hart , P . M . 1502 , J . W . ; Chesworth , P . M ., Tre-as . ( tenth lime ) , invested by proxy on account of absence through illness ; Gordon , Sec ; Pendleton , S . D . ; J .
J acobs , J . D . ; Cousins , I . G . ; J . D . Griffith , S . S . ; Humphries , J . S . ; Erskine , A . S . ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . After a gentleman had been proposed for initiation , tbe W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro . Asher Hart , I . P . M ., a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , for his ability in conducting the lodge for eighteen months . Bro . Hart suitably responded . The lodge was then closed .
There was no banquet in consequence of it having been decided to hold a pic-nic instead . On Thursday morning the members assembled at Lime-street Station for the purpose of proceeding to Overton Hills . They were accompanied by a goodly sprinkling of the gentler sex , although the rain gave very slight hopes of a pleasant day , but still in this variable climate it does sometimes become fine after a soaker . When the pic-nickers arrived at Fiodsham
umbrellas were not the order of the day , as the weather had somewhat cleared , which turned to very fine during the latter patt of the day . A variety of games were extemporised by the indefatigable Committee and a genial body of Stewards , headed by the Hon . Sec , Bro . Gordon ; and the beauty of the scene , the excellency of the catering of Mr . Rigby , of the Bcllemont Hotel , Overton , all altogether made the day pass in an extremely ple-a'ant manner .
DEVONPORT . —St . Aubyn Lodge ( No . 954 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on the 23 rd ult . at thc Masonic Rooms , Morice Town . The W . M . elect , W . Bro . James R . Dugdale , was installed by W . Bro . C Watson , 954 , assisted by W . Bros . T . Gocdall , 954 ; W . Foxwcll , P . M . 1071 , P . P . G . Si . Cornwall ; and supported by the following Board of I . M . ' s : —W . Bros . A . Stephens ,
John Baxter , John Normans , P . M . ' s 954 ; P . Hatherly , P . M . 1071 ; Jno . W . Collins , 1136 . Ac the close of the installation the following brethren were invested as the officers for the ensuing year : —W . Bro . J . R . W . Quinn , I . P . M . ; Bros . Jas . Osborne , S . W . ; Jno . Thos . Crossley , J . W . ; W . Bros . C . Watson , Treas . " ; Jno . Baxter , Sec ;
Bros . J . Siurgeon , S . D . ; Jno . Weary , J . D . ; D . R . Waight , D . C ; Jno . Watts , A . D . C ; George Hickey , I . G . Jno . Smith , George Pomeroy , Thomas D . Pcngelley , F . R . B . Rockett were appointed the Stewards . A resolution was adopted to move the lodge from its present rooms at Christmas next . In the evening the brethren dined together at the rooms .
EASTBOURNE . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . 1110 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge took place at the Gildridge Hotel , on Monday , the 30 th ult . Bro . VV . Kirkland , a Past Master of the lodge , was again elected and installed in that position , the ceremony being performed in a very admirable manner by Bro . Adamson , P . M . Aelditional interest was Centred in the proceedings
by the presence of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ( Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart . ) and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . John Henderson Scott ) , as well as several other present and past Prov . Officers . The following brethren were invested as the officers of the Tyrian Lodge for the ensuing year * . —Bros , A . Taylor , I , P . M . * , B . Perry , S . W . ; C . W . Tomes , J . W . ; T . S . ' Gowland , Sec . ;
C . 'Pomes , Treas . ; A . Lye , S . D . ; A . Newman , J . D . ; C . H . Haines , I . G . ; H . Sutton and T . W . Dean , Stewards ; E . Guldring , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was preserved to Bro . A . Taylor , the retiring Master , as a token of respect from the brethren of the lotlge for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of his office during the past twelve months . The lodge being closed in due form ,
the brethren partook of an elegant banquet , provided in Bro . Sutton's best style . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocalisation of Bro . Plant , P . M ., and Bros . Moulding and Higgins , of the Cathedral Choir , Canterbury . The company present included B ros . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bait ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Sussex ; John Henderson Scott , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; A . King , Prov . G .
Org . j Jos . Farncombe , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; C . Tomkinscn , Prov . G . S . of W . ; F . G . Parnett , P . P . G . S . W . of Kent ; T . S . Woolmong , 1382 ; J . Plant , P . M . 31 ; S . Tanner , W . M . 311 ; A . Moulding , 972 ; E . C . Weeden , 916 ; F . Miskin , W . M . 972 ; G . Down , 972 ; J . H . Higgins , 972 ; R . Pierpoint , 177 ; C W . Hudson , W . M . 31 c ; F . Milrom , W . M . 341 ; and the following members -. —Bros . E . Adam »
son , P . M . ; J . Head , P . M . ; W . Kirk'and , P . M . ; T . Morris , P . M . ; R . Pidcock , P . M , ; G . Perry , C , W . Tomes , A . ' -ye , A . G . Newman , H . Sutton , T . S . Gowland , C H . Haine , Rev . R . C Wilson , I . Elis , C . Young , S . Holder , J . Newman , J . Hood , T . W . Dean , Winder , T . Brown , C . Crisp , S . D . Srnby , and others . The toasts of " Her Majesty " and "The Rulers of the Craft " having been proposed and
duly honoured , the W . M . gave " The Health of Sir W . IV . Burrell , Bart ., P . G . M . of Sussex . " Throughout the province he was not only greatly esteemed , but his name was revered as one well worthy to be a ruler in the Craft . His visit to the Tyrian Lodge on that occasion was an event of considerable interest to the brethren , it being the Chief
first time the lodge had been visited by its Provincial Officer . On behalf of the Tyrian Lodge he accorded to Sir Walter a hearty welcome , and expressed a hope that he might long be spared in health to fill the position which he was so well fitted to occupy . The Prov . Grand Master said he had that day fulfilled a pledge which he made on