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congratulated the province , but Sheffield in particular , upon the result and trusted that the various lodges would be as successful as they by their generosity deserved to be . Bro . Dr . V . G . S . Dearden , Prov . G . D ., also responded . The Tyler's toast next followed . " The Health of the Worshipful Master" was heartily and humorously proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Ford , who said that in proposing that , the toast of the evening , without favour and without prejudice , he could say that for the first time in the history of the Iodge the chair had been adequately filled . He then jocularly made reference to

his predecessors—how they fell short latitudinally or longitudinally properly , as he thought , to fill the W . M . ' s seat , but declared that in the present occupant they had succeeded in securing both length and breadth . Not only in milters physical , however , was Bro . Claude Barker calculated adequately to fill the chair , but also mentally and Masonically was he fitted eminently to discharge the duties annexed , thereto . Thit he would in a manly and creditable fashion so fulfil them he ( Bro . Ford ) had no doubt , and he could only wish him health and success , in both of which aspirations he was sure the brethren would heartily join . This the brethren did , and when

The Worshipful Master rose to reply , he again had a very cordial reception . He said : Bro . Ford and brethren , —My first duty in rising to respond is to thank you , Bro . Ford , the proposer , for your kind words , and you , brethren , for the emphatic way in which you received and endorsed them . In relerence to certain physical points to which Bro . Ford has alluded , I may say that some years ago I joined a local volunteer corps , and 1 have it appears , consciously or unconsciously , been following the example of my superior officer even in the matter of physical development . Leaving aside the joke , however , just let me say that I do indeed feel proud and honoured on having attained

this high position ; that I will endeavour to merit the confidence you have so unreservedly placed in me ; and that if you will but give me the support to which I am entitled , I have no fear for the progress or success ot the Furnival Lodge . I also wish particularly to thank the many visitors who have honoured me by attending to-night . There are many for whom I have the highest respect , and whose presence I ^ alue . To travel all the way from Bournemouth or from London , which has been done to-day by some in oider to witness my installation and offer good wishes , is a mark of esteem which impresses me strongly . One and all , then , brethren , accept my thanks for your greetings and kind reception . Bro . C . Stokes undertook the . next on the list—that of " The I . P . M . and Installing

Master , " and contrasted in doing so the custom which obtained some years a . % 1 , whin there was generally one , and only one , regular Installing Mister in a lodge , and thit in vogue at present , when each retiring Mister thought it a natural part of his du ' y to install his successor . He congratulated Bro . Ford upon his efforts . Bro . Ford briefly replied . Eg / 'The Past Masters" was entrusted to the S . VV ., Bro . Fearnehough , who pointed out how great was the interest which Bro . Stokes , who , in consequence of the absence of Rro . Hu ' chinson , was virtually sole Past Master , had shown in the Craft generally , and in Furnival Lodge particularly . After an example like his if properly followed , there would be no fear of the Past Masters failing in their duty .

Bro . Stokesdeclared his task a simple one . What he had done in th ; pist he was prepared to continue in the future , and the interests of Furnival Loige would aUviys be an object of care with him . The other toasts were "The Sister Lodges and Visiting Brethren , " proposed by the J . W ., Bro . R . P . Fisher , and replied to by Bros . C . F . Bennett , VV . M . 22 GS , and IL j . Atkins , 195 and 1764 , P . P . G . W . ; and "The Masonic Charities , " advocited by Bro . W . Davies , P . M . 5 S 1 . To this last

Bro . C . Stokes responded . He pointed out that out of 17 brethren upon whjm he had called in the interest of the Masonic Charities 14 had each given him 12 guineas ; that as to the rest of the very handsome sum which Furnival , smill thou'h it wis , had raised , every brother had contributed something , and that , he thought , wis ai it should be , for it was more blessed to give than to receive . He could only think them very gratefully for the support they had so ungrudgingly given him as their Chari ' . y » member . " The Officers of the Furnival Lodge , " given from the chair and replied to by Bro . C . Robinson , Stwd ., closed the meeting .

It is only necessary further to say that the whole proceedings wire of a mist pleasant and harmonious character ; nor should we forget to add that between the speeches , music—both vocal and instrumental—of a very high class was introduced . Bro . Foxon , whose reputation as a vocalist extends far beyond Sheffield , Bro . J . Atkinson , and Bro . Herbert each contributed songs ; whilst Bros . Honey , with the cornet , and Maidment , on the piano , delighted the brethren with their efforts , singly or combined , thus giving the requisite finish to the character and success of the meeting .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Studholme Brownrigg Chapter , No . 2421 . The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter wis held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Station Ilotel , Amersham , when there were present Comps . T . H . Hobbs , acting M . E . Z . ; H . J . Thomas , H . ; J . Stratton , P . Z ., J . ; J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br ., S . E . ; J . J . Simcox , Org . ; F . J . Turer , P . P . G . S . N . ; and a good number of companions . Visitors : Comps . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Grand Supt . Bucks . ; John Williams , P . G . S . B . Eng ; and others .

The chapter being duly opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . The balance sheet and report of the Audit Committee was read , received , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Comp . II . J . Thomas and J . Stratton were then duly installed into the chairs of TI . and J . respectively , by Comp . J . Williams . Bro . Collingwood was next exalted . A P . Z . jewel was provided for the outgoing M . E . Z .,, Comp . F . J . Hubbard , who was not able to be present . The officers having been invested , and after various other

matters had been attended to , the chipter was closed . The officers for the year are Comps . II . J . Themis , M . E . Z . ; F . J . Hubbard , I . P . Z . ; 11 . Lomas , TI . ; W . J . Stratton , J . ; J . | . Thomas , S . E . ; C . A . Parker , S . N . ; J . Stephens , Treas . ; E . Brown , P . S . ; H . G . Clarke , ist Asst . Suj . ; C . Darlington , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . J . Simcox , Org . ; R . A . Thompson , D . C . ; and H . Bye , Stwd .

The companions then sat down to an excellent banquet , which was followed by a splendid selection of music given given by the Misses K . and A . Thomas , Comp . Collingwood , and Bros . D . R . Redfern , and T . C . Harpham . 4 . THE DUKE and Duchess of Connaught have been entertaining a large and distinguished party this week for the Ascot Races .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . A meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Gth ultimo . Among those in attendance were Bros . E . Beard , VV . M . ; Rossdale , S . W .,- Richards , J . W .: Hardinge , M . O- ; VVales , S . O . ; Strutt , J . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; W . Wiltshire , S . D . ; T . Baragwanth , ) . D . ; G . A . Dowse , I . G . ; R . Shaw , D . C . ; M . K . Prasada . Stwd . ; G . Larter , LP . M . ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . ; Skinner , P . M . ; Monson , P . M . ; John Mason , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; and H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . S . G D . ( Hon . Members ) . Bro . John Smith , P . M ., was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Beard , S . W . Arcadian Lodge , was balloted for and most effectively advanced tothe Honourable Degree of a M . M . M . by the W . M . _ Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . F . C . Frye , P . M . ; Huish , P . M . ; Dr . Kiallmark , P . M ., P . G . S . j D . P . Cama , P . M . ( Hon . Member ); and others .

The lodge having been closed , an excellent banquet followed . The toasts were ably given by the VV . M . Bros . H . J . Lardner , P . S . G . D ., and John Mason , P . G . Std . Br ., replied . on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " ^ Both speakers often touched upon the subject toast , and congratulated the lodge on its strength and prosperity . Bro . Mason , as a founder and first Mister of the Iodge , expressed his great satisfaction that the members of the Iodge worked so well , and that such perfect harmony

prevailed . He had enjoyed the meeting very much , and he trusted that No . 211 would continue to prosper . The I . P . M ., in proposing the toast of "TheW . M ., " complimented Bro . Beard upon the admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of advancement that day . He also said that the VV . M . had proved himself to be a capable chiirmin , and his kindness in providing an excellent musical entertainment at their meetings wis not to be lost sight of .

The W . M ., having said a few words in reply , gave " The Advancee . " Bro . Beard , in acknowledgment , expressed his thanks to the brethren for admitting him into their ranks . He had been highly pleased with the Degree , and he should e . ideavour , by attention and hard work , to merit their good opinion , so that in the distant future he might hope to be elected to the position which his brother filled so well .

Bro . John Smith , P . M ., replied on behalf of " The Visitors " in a neat and complimentary speech . Bros . Larter and Parkhouse responded on behalf of " The Past Masters , " Bros . J . N . Frye and T . C . Walls for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and Bros . Rossdale and Richards for " The Officers . " The W . M . had provided a varied programme of instrumental , vocal , and dramatic selections , which gave unqualified satisfaction to everyone present , and it was with regret that Ihe members were prevented by the exigencies of time from asking , as did Oliver Twist , "for more . "

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

Premier Conclave . The election meeting was held at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the Gth inst . Among those present were Sir Knights H . J . Lardner , P . G . C ., P . M . P . S ., Treas ., as M . P . S ., in the absence of Sir Knight W . A . Scurrah , G . S . ; G . Graveley , P . M . P . S ., as V . E ., in the unavoidable absence of Sir Knight L . Steele ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M . P . S ., P . G . G ., Recorder ; J . Purrot , P . M . P . S . ; and R . Barnes .

The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , Sir Knight L . Steele was unanimously elected M . P . S . ; Sir Knight the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., V . E . j Sir Knight H . J . Lardner , P . M . P . S ., Treasurer j and Frater Reinardt , Sentinel . A Past Sovereign ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Sir Knight VV . A . Scurrah .

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights L . Steele , V . E . j the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., S . G . ; Capt . T . Phillips , J . G . ; G . Powell , P . M . P . S ., P . G . G . j C . Keyser , J . P ., P . M . P . S ., P . G . G ; H . Humphries , E . Moore , and others . The conclave was then closed , and the Sir Knights dined at Freemasons' Tavern . There were no toasts , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 656 ( E . G . ) - The regular meeting of the above lodge was held in the Iodge rooms , Royal Foresters' Hall , Castlereagh-street , Sydney , on Wednesday , April Gth . There was a large attendance of members and visitors from the English Constitution , Irish Constitution , Scottish Constitution , and the New South Wales Constitution . The Grand Lodge of England was represented by ' W . Bro . Pollack , J . P ., District Grand Treasurer of Westland , New Zealand ( E . G . ) , and also by a number of visitors from H . M . ' s ships then in port .

The lodge having been opened , one gentleman was balloted for , and accepted for initiation , and two brethren from the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales for affiliation . W . Bro . Pollack congratulated the lodge on the progress it was miking , and assured the brethren that they had the warm support of all the English Constitution lodges in New Zealand . Three brethren present as visitors signified their intention of affiliating .

The lodge , being now firmly established , seems to be fillihg a want long felt by unaffiliated members of the English Constitution , Irish Constitution , and Scotch Constitution who prefer remaining under the old Constitutions rather than any other , this being the only lodge in New South Wales working und ; r the Grand Lodge of England . TUSSOAV NIGHT ' S "Gazette" contains the official announcement of Bro . Lord Muncaster's elevation to the peerage of the United Kingdom .

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