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It is usual in the post-prandial proceedings to intersperse the . various toasts and speeches with vocal and instrumental music ; but on this occasion a new departure was made . It was decided by way of experiment to get all the speaking over , and let the musical programme follow . This was accordingly done ; and the W . M ., after the Chaplain had returned thanks , at once commenced by pioposing "The Queen . " Wherever Masonry is found , said Bro . Sissons , there also is found loyalty , and nothing more need or can be added . Let us drink to our gracious Queen . The National Anthem followed , Bro . W . C . Newton taking the solo .

In proposing "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M . ; the Right Hon . Earl Amherst , the R . W . D . G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Lodge , " the W . M . said that , though his experience of Grand Lodge and knowledge of its officers- and proccedings was limited , yet he did not doubt that all those appointed by the M . W . G . M . ( Vtre tiue and tried men , and that every effort was made to secure only the appointment

of ihose in whom the brethren might p ' ace confidence . It was the duty of all to recognise the serv ' ces of these d slingu ; shed brethren , from the Prince of Wales downwards , and he fcped they would cordially drink the toast . He should couple with it the name of Bro . VV . H . Brittain , P . G . S . B . " God bless the Prince of Wales " having been sung ,

Bro . Brittain replied . After congratulating the VV-M . on attaining the chair , and complimenting the Installing Master upon his excellent work , Bro . Brittain , referring to the W . M . ' s remark that he knew little of the proceedings of Grand Lodge , recommended Bro . Sissons and other Yorkshire Masons to go more frequently to London and to witness for themselves the procedure in Grand Lodge . They would , he was sure , come away convinced that it was conducted in a manner demanding all their respect , and by brethren worthy of their esteem .

The next toast , always a popular one , was The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . L . Jackson ; the VV . Deputy , Bro . R . Wilson ; and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . '" In proposing this the VV . M . expressed his regrot that the Prov . G . M ., through an important engagement in London , was unable to be with them . He remtmbeicd the very impressive way in which Bro . Jackson undertook the consecration ceremony of the Furnival Lodge , and he was sure it would have given them all pleasure to have had him amongst them . The VV . Deputy's most active Masonic duties had been suddenly and peremptorily stopped by his unfortunate accident . This they all deeply regretted ; he ( the W . M . ) hoped , however , it would only be a temporary check ,

for Bro . Wilson had already so won the hearts of the brethren that it would be a misfor ^ tune to lose him from amongst them . Others invited were also unable to accept ; but , notwithstanding , a goodly array of Prov . Officers had honoured the lodge by their presence . He would call upon Bros . Rev . G . Ford , Prov . G . Chap ., and C . Bennett , Prov . G . Reg ., to respond . The toast was exceedingly well received . Bro . Ford said his experience as a Prov . Grand Officer was limited , but he returned his sincere thanks ; he believed there was an earnest desire among the officers to do their best , but he knew so little he would leave it to Bro . Bennett to enlighten their

ignorance . Bro . Bennett , Prov . G . Reg ., also a Sheffield brother , was very kindly received . He said this was the first time that he had been called upon to respond for Prov . Grand Ledge , and that whilst he felt the honour , he also experienced the difficulty of his position . He deeply regretted the absence of the Deputy , for no one could have shown greater interest in the lodges than Bro . Wilson . They would , he was sure , wish for his tor it admitted that better for tha could

speedy recovery , was universally a man position not be found . He should be glad to convey to the Deputy the expression of kindly feeling they had shown . As to himself , he had become the fortunate recipient of Provincial honours and he hoped that every brother in Furnival Lodge would aspire to and some day attain similar recognition . The Tyler's toast followed .

The next , which is always deemed that of the evening , was proposed by the I . P . M , It was "The Health of Bro . Waller Sissons , VV . M . of the Furnival Lodge . " Bro . Feamehough was biief and to the point . He said Bro . Sissons had filled all the offices bestowed upon him since the formation of th ; lodge with honour and credit , and as a ( icodcilicerhe was sure he would become a good Woishipful Master , and , therefore . it was their duty to drink to his long life , health and success . 1 he loast was received with tumultuous applause , and the enthusiasm was increased by the singing of " Here ' s to his health with a song . "

Bro . Walter Sissons , on rising to respond , had a most llattering reception . He Expressed his thanks for the kind words used by the I . P . M . in proposing the toast , and was deeply touched by the way in which the brethren had acknowledged them . He fell-, as doubtless others before him had felt , that a very high honour had been conferred upon him that evening ; he also recognised that the responsibilities and duties attached to the office were great , and that his task was difficult . I lis predecessors had ably done their work , and in the live-and-a-half years the lodge had been in existence had added

29 new members to their roll . This was evidence of the energy they possessed . He venlured to hope that he might gain the affection and respect of his brethren . He would do his utmost to maintain the present state of efficiency in the lodge ; its prosperity would , he trusted , continue . They had candidates coming forward , an d therefore work in store , and he would endeavour so to conduct the affairs of the Furnival Lodge that at the expiration of his year there should at least be no regret amongst the brethren that they had placed him in that tesponsible position .

"The Installing Master " was most ably proposed by Bro . Claude Barker . He said his task was a most easy and pleasant one , that , in fact , words were not necessary , as liro . Feamehough ' s work was known to them . Their retiring Master had proved an excellent Mason ; he had five candidates during his year , nearly all the work connected wilh ivhcni he had dene himself . He had occasionally cilled upon his Past Masters , Lut not from necessity . Altogether liro . Fearnehough had proved himself a grand man scciallyas well as a grand man Masonically , and he deserved all the honour they could give him .

Bro . Tearnehough said their reception of his name compensated him for any trouble he had had or lahc ur he had bestowed . I le had done his best , and it was very pleasant to see that his tffoits had been iicognised and Vis work appreciated . "I he Past Masters " was proposed by the S . W ., Bro . A . Davidson . He declared that all that had been so well said about their l . P . M . applied with equal force to the other Past Masters . There were as yet only five of them , and four were present that night , and he as S . W . had special reasons for appreciating the services of the Past Masters .

Bro . Claude Barker , P . M ., replied . He said that all the Past Masters were willing to assist the W . M ., and generally help to maintain the reputation of their lodge . He had done what he could , as had the others , and he hoped the day was distant indeed when Furnival Lodge would fail to receive the countenance and sympathy of its Past Masterf . " The Sister Lodges and Visitors" was proposed by the J . W ., Bro . H . Cawood .

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In his remarks he called attention to the fact that 19 different lodges were represented at their gathering that evening , ranging from the North of Scotland to the South of England ; that the VV . Ms . of all the lodges in Sheffield were in attendance except one ; and that Furnival Lodge fully understood and properly estimated the honour bestowid by the presence of so many and so distinguished an array of guests , in the name of his lodge he tendered one and all a hearty welcome . Bros . A . J . Forsdike , W . M . 1239 ; A . Phillips , W . M . 2263 ; and Major , Chantrey Lodge , 235 . ' ; , replied on behalf of the visitors .

" The Masonic Charities , " was the next toast , ably placed before the brethren by Bro . the Rev . Geo . Ford , P . M . The reply , of course , came from the Charity Steward , Bro . Chas . Stokes , who enteied into particulars as to the elections , and the duty of those brethren who had votes at those elections . Bro . Stokes is an enthusiast in the cause of the Masonic Charities , and loses no opportunity of advocating their support . He went into figures and

statistics showing how W . Yorkshire stood in relation to the three Masonic Institutions , and concluded a very able speech by insisting upon the necessity of every brother recognising his obligation on their behalf . Bro . Stokes noted that Furnival Lodge , though only founded in 1 S 95 , had contributed to the three Masonic Institutions no less than £ 345 , and that they had amongst them 2 S Benevolent votes , 111 Boys' , and 70 Girls ' , making a total of ' . Gi votes in all . This , Bro . Stokes thought—ml we distinctly agree with him—was a most satisfactory condition of aff lirs for so young a lodge .

The last toast was that of * ' The Officers , " proposed by the W . M ., and replied to by Bro . A . Hastings , the Inner Guard . The musical programme was then entered upon . It comprised songs by Bros . J . Lycett , W . W . Holbrook , E . A . Barkby , W . C . Newton , and J . Atkinson ; cornet solos by Bro . R . C . Honey ; and pianoforte solo by Bro . C . Callum , who also acted as accompanyist . It was a capital programme and the performers were fully appreciated , Bro . | . Lycett ' s bass songs being especially well received .

Altogether the evening was one to be long and pleasantly remembered , showing how Furnival Lodge , after displaying exceptionally good Masonic work , can lay aside the cares cf office and can exercise that rare gift of hosnitality which may be ranked next to Charity as a truly Masonic characteristic . We congratulate Bro . Walter Sissons upon his brilliant debut as W . M ., and do not hesitate to prophesy that his year will be one of general prosperity .

Star in the East Lodge , No . 650 . The annual meeting of the above lodge was held on the 9 th instant in the handsome Pavilion adj ining the Great Eastern Hotel , Harwich , when Bro . A . J . H . Ward , P . M ., with all Masonic solemnity , installed Bro . A . R . Peake as W . M . for the ensuing year . Among the visiting brethren present were : Bros . Pirmenter , 1312 ; VV . I Norburn , 224 , W . M ., D . G . W . Malta ; W . II . Richardson , J . W . 2339 ; H . J . Burden , 15 S 9 ; I . B . Burton , 2359 ; G . Baines , 1797 ; T . J . Rilling , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec ; and G . rJatt-Craig , OSj , Kilmarnock ; together with the folioving brethren : Bros . S . R .

Groom , W . M . ; H . Ditcham , P . M . ; A . J . H . Ward , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . T . Hehdon , P . M . ; A . R . Peake , S . W . ; J . T . ' Ward , J . W . ; M . L . Sanders , P . M . P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Cocksclge , SI ) . ; E . G . Watts , J . D . ; F . J . Staple , T . J , Denney , and W . Hudson , Stewards ; C . R . Silter , Org . ; H . E . Bicknell . Chip .: VV . Salter , VV . W . mt , VV . Bevan , VV . J . Johnstone , C . E . Garrard , J . E . Walker , C , Harrington , J . W . Holmes , L . G . Wntson , C . IUmshere , J . H . Annear , H . S Watson , G . K . Cann , VV . Vince , H . Ockenden , J . Holmes , F . Kettle , J . Self , T Denney , G . T . Wooldridge , J . Lawrence , W . Greene , and others .

After the installation ceremony , the W . M . elect appomted his officers as follows Bros . S . R . Groom , [ . P . M . ; J . T . Ward , S . W . ; W . Cocksedge , J . W . ; W . Groom , Treas . ; M . L . Sanders , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . j H . E . Bicknell , Chap . ; E . G . Watts , S . D . ; W . E . isashatr , J . D . ; F . Staples , l . G . ; H . G . Everard , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S ., D . C ; C . R . Salter ^ Org . ; T . J . Deveney , W . H . Hudson , C . Harrington , and VV . G . Anabona , Stwds . ; and J . Smith , Tyler . At the termination of the installation ceremony , the annual banqiet took place in the spacious coffee room of the hotel , a recherche repast being provided .

During the evening , the W . M . elect presented Bro . S . R . Groom , P . M , with a Past Master ' s jewel , to mark his late year of office . Bros . Annear , Start , Osmond , Denney , and others contributed to the musical programme , while Bro . Lawrence kept the company i i laughter over his slight of fund tricks .

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Selwvn Chapter , No . 1901 . The installation meeting of this highly successful and flourishing chapter , which fully maintains its reputation , took place at the Montpelier Hotel , Choumert-roid , Peckham , S . E ., on Thursday , the 1 ith inst . The convocation was opened b y Comp . E . Pow , M . K . Z ., who has conducted the lousiness of th < e chapter durin ; the pis : year in an excellent manner , and gained the esteem and affection of the companions . He was ably supported by Comps . 11 . C . Turner , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; H . Cornford , J . H . elect ;

, J . Pointon , S . N ., J . elect ; W . H . Hook , P . / ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . M . Wimble , 1 st A . S . ; C H . Marrison , 2 nd A . S . ; Thos . Bowley , Janitor ; This Grummet , P . P . G . P . S . Essex ( II . ); J . Lightfoot , P . / .. ; A . H . Fraser , P . Z . ; C . N . Wedge , Arthur Court , E . J . S . Ware , R . vVeddall Tnomas , A . R . Jackson , and J . E . Wiberg . The visitors were Coups . | . B . Higgs , \ Ui <; VV . Diwion , P . Z . 11022 ; B . Faull , P . S . 101 ; C . J . Fordham , P . S . 22 S 2 ; IL C . Frances , P . Z . ; W . J . Frampton . P . S . 1622 ; and J . H . Cureton , P . Z ., S . E . 21 . S 2 .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , after which Comp . F . E . Pow , M . E . Z ., instilled Comp . II . C . Turner into the First Principal ' s chair in a most perfect and impressive manner . Comp . H . C . Turner then installed (! omp . II . Cornford into the chair of H . most ably , and Comp . H . Cornford installed Comp . Jos . Pointon into the chair of J . in a manner which left nothing to be desired . Comp . <_' . H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E ., Ertted as D . C . Comp . H . C . Turner , M . E . Z ., invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . F . E . Pow , l . P . Z . ; VV . tL Hook ,

P . Z ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , P . Z .. S . E . ; J . Lightfoot , P . Z .. D . C . ; E . J . S . Ware , S . N . ; J . M . Wimble , P . S . ; C . H . Marrison , 1 st A . S . ; E . C . L . Hawley , Org . ; J . R . N . Merrill , Steward ; and Thos . Bowler , Janitor . The M . E . Z . next rose , and in words of high eulogium slid it was one of the greatest pleasures to him to perform , thit wis tj present , the P . Z . jewel which had been so unanimously voted from the chapter lo Comp . F . I' ,. Pow , I . P . Z ., for the very able services he had rendered during the past year . No one could have worked those ceremonies better , and the M . E . Z . hoped and trusted that

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