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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Grand Officers . In proposing the health of the New Master , the immediate Past Master said , " his good qualities you all know as well as I do . He felt diffident in taking office as W . M ., it having been thrust upon him by necessity , as circumstances did not allow of another member
being appointed . I am quite sure in his accepting that office , as good Masons we shall look over any little shortcoming ( should there be any ) . I am very pleased he has accepted the office , and I shall be only too glad to render him any assistance . I have attended every meeting of the
lodge during the past two years , and shall attend just as regularly during the present year . Bro . Prior , W . M ., in returning thanks , expressed the regret he felt that Bro . Stockwell did not take the chair , but that he would try to the utmost to give satisfaction to the lodge . Bros .
Dixon , Pratt , Aldred , and Carter , replied to the toast of "The Visitors . " The toast of the "Masonic Charities" was responded to b y Bro . Long , who represents the lodge as a Steward . The "Sister Lodges" of the province was associated with the name of the W . M . of the Alfred Lodge , Bro . Thompson .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WINDSOR . — Windsor Castle Chapter ( No . 771 ) . —This chapter met at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present , Excellent Companions James Stevens , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Joseph Devereux , P . Z ., as H . ; H . W . Hodges , J . ; Companions J . S . Jolly , Scribe E . ;
E . Grisbrook , Scribe N . ; F . Fleck , P . S . ; Powell First A . S . ; Sirange , Second A . S . ; Norvill Janitor ; and Companions North , Ritherdon , S . Mnggleton , G . H . Dixon . W . S . Cantrell , P . Watson , J . A . Graham , and others . After
confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , ballots were taken for Comps . W . Webster , and Captain J . H . S . Reid , of the ist Life Guards , as joining members , which resulted unanimously in their election . The candidates for exaltation on this occasion being unable to attend , the
chapter at once proceeded to the business of election of officers for the ensuing year . Letters from Ex . Companion J . Fuller , H . ; expressing his great regret that he was compelled , under medical advice , to forego the further continuance of official duty in the chapter , were read ,
and his resignation of office was accepted . At the earnest solicitation of the members of the chapter ' that he would continue his present position of M . E . Z ., Companion James Stevens , although expressing his strong desire to retire , after two years service , ultimately consented to
occupy the exalted position for a third year , and was unanimously re-elected on ballot , the result being received with expressions of warm satisfaction , anil promises ot strong suppoit . Companion Devereux , P . Z ., in announcing the result of the ballot , took occasion to
oiler the thanks of the chapter to Comp . Stevens , for the attention he had g iven during the first two years to his duties , and to the interests of the chapter , and to express his conviction that the ensuing year would perfect the work of resuscitation , to which he had devoted
himself . The ballot for the remaining offices resulted unanimously in each case as follows , viz : —Ex Comps . H . W . Hodges , H . ; J . S . Tolley , J . ; E . Grisbrook E . ; Peter Watson , N . ; F . Fleck , P . S . ; G . H . Powell , Senior A . S . ; J . Strange , Junior A . S . ; and C . Nowell , Janitor . The remaining business had reference to the
perfecting of the minutes of the chapter , the election of an Audit Committee , and receipt of propositions . The chapter having been closed according to ancient custom , the companions adjourned to the Castle Tavern , and partook of a cold collation , separating at an early hour for their respective residences .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Chapter ( No . 1326 ) . — At the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton , the regular meeting was held on Saturday , July 1 ith . The chapter was opened by Comps . F . Walters , P . Z .,
as M . E . Z . ; S . Hill , P . Z ., as H . ; W . Hammond , J . The companions were then admitted . Ballots , taken separately . provednnatiimotis in favour of the companions fo ; joining } -i ' : ; ' i . ¦ : : s for exaltation . Bro . John Hamiuoiid , P . M , 201 ,
Royal Arch.
being in attendance was duly exalted into Royal Arch Freemasonry . The ceremony was beautifully rendered , the Chaplain , Comp , Rev , P . M . Hoi den , giving great assistance and help , by the excellent manner he did all the work allotted to
him , and was praised for his working . The byelaws were made . Some propositions for joining were made , and the chapter was closed . There was a good number present . Comp , E . Hopwood , as S . W , did good suit and service by his correct and admirable working . Banquet followed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
DEVIZES . —Consecration of the Wiltshire Keystone Lodge ( No . 178 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Devizes , on Wednesday , July 15 th . The lodge was opened by the Consecrating officer , Bro . Captain Irwin , D . P . G . Mark Master of Somertshire ,
assisted by Bro . G . F . Tuckey , W . M . 119 , G . S . ; P . P . G . S . W . Somerset , as S . W ., and Bro . Wm . Munro , P . G . Secretary Somerset , as J . W . The Acting Secretary having read the warrant constituting the lodge , and naming Bro . Wm . Nottas W . M . ; Bro . the Rev . T . F . T .
Ravenshaw , P . G . Chaplain , as S . W . ; and Bro . the Rev . H . Richardson , as J . W ., and the brethren having given their approval to such , nominations , the W . M . pro . tern , proceeded formally to consecrate the lodge . This ceremony having been concluded , the W . M . designate Bro . Nott , was
duly installed by Bro . R de M . Lawson , P . M . M . 99 , P . G . S . O ., and afterwards invested the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year , and advanced five candidates to the degree of M . M . M . Amongst the visitors , in addition to the bretlnen named , were Bro . W . Thompson , W . M . Royal Cumberland , and P . G . S . Somerset ;
Lieutenant-General Doherty , S . W . 177 , P . G . S . O . Somerset ; Benjamin Gay , 119 , P . G . O . G . Somerset ; G . C Mann , Royal Cumberland , P . G . D . C . Somerset ; T . P . Saunders , J . O . 1 , 55 ; G . Tonkin , S . D . 119 , P . G . A . Secretary ; M . Ansalvo 119 , & c . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Crown Hotel .
LEEDS . —Copley Lodge ( No . 111 ) . —At the annual meeting of the brethren of this lodge , held at the Alfred rooms , Albion-street , Leeds , Bro . Dr . Crossby , P . G . S . B ., was duly installed as W M ., for the ensuing year . The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . Capt .
Wordsworth , D . P . G . M ., assisted by Bros . Schofield , G . S . W ., Allison , P . G . W ., and Burgess , W . M . ( of Huddersfield ) . After the brethren had saluted ths W . M . according to ancient custom , the following brethren were invested officers : —J . Beedle , S . W . ; S . E .
Senior , J . W . ; S . Stead , M . O . ; J . W . Swann , S . O . ; Alfred Britton , J . O . ; Thomas Schofield , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Cuttle , Secretary ; J . C . Malcolm , Registrar ; Eli Pullaii , S . D . ; E . W . Barker , J . D . ; J . B . Spaike , I . G . ; j . C . Eddison , Organist ; Tyers and Hunt , Stewards ; j . L . Oates , Tyler . After the lodge was closed the
brethren adjourned to the banquet room and celebrated the Festival of St . John , under the presidency of the W . M ., supported by the D . P . G . M . and other brethren . An apology was read from Bro . Copley ( the founder ) , who was prevented from attending on account or serious illness .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Canute Chapter of Sovereign Princes Rose Croi . v of H . R . D . M . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Monday evening , 6 th instant , when W . Bro . Charles Henry Phillips , of the Island of Trinidad , West Indies , government officer , and the worthy W . M . of Royal
Philanthropic Lodge , No . 405 , Bro . Charles Cox , of Southampton , journalist , J . D . Southampton Lodge , No . 394 , and Bro . James Henry Wolff ' , of Southampton , merchant , Organist Royal Gloucester Lodge , No . 130 , were candidates for perfection . The intermediate degrees having been conferred on the candidates , they were formally received to the degree of perfection
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
( 180 ) . The ceremonies were performed by III . P . M . W . S . Bro . Hyde Pullen 33 , assisted by III . M . W . S . Bro . W . Hickman , 31 ° , V . E ., Bro . Rev . Wilberforce , and others . After the
banquet the usual toasts were proposed by Bro . W . Hickman , who occupied the chair , and responded to by the following brethren : —Bros . Pullen , Le Feuvre , Phillips , Cox , Dr . Welsh , Bull , and Lemon ,
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
COCKERMOUTH . —Di / kes Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —The annual assembly for enthronement of Sovereign , in connection with Dykes Conclave of the Knights of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine , was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Skiddaw Lodge Rooms ,
Market-place Cockermouth . The Sir Knights , a great many of whom were from Maryport , Whitehaven , Keswick , Wigton , Carlisle , & c , mustered shortly after twelve o ' clock , when the Sovereign , Em . Sir Knight R . Robinson , took his seat upon the throne , assisted by the
following officers : —Em . Sir Knight J . Pearson , Eusebius , P . S . ; Em . Sir W . Taylor , Senior General , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight J . R . Tickle , Junior General , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight T . F . Taylor , Recorder , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight Dr . Dodgson , Treasurer , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight J .
Porter , Herald , P . S . •. Em . Sir Knight John Wood , Standard Bearer , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight W . Jones , Organist , P . S . ; Sir Knights W . Shilton , Director of Ceremonies ; W . H . Tickle , Steward ; R . Bailey , Almoner ; W . F . Lamonby , Orator ; W . Potts , Sentinel . The following Sir
Knights also answered to their names when the roll was called : —Em . Sir Knight J . Iredale ( Carlisle ) , P . S ; Dr . Ablett , W . Lamonby , E . Tyson , Thomas Moore , Thomas Mandle , J . R . Banks , H . Braithwaite , J ohn Musgrave , jun ., D . Bell , J . Pearson , ( Lorton ) , D . Titterington ,
H . Moncrieff , Jos . Abbot , T . Atkinson , Q . Moore , W . Beeby . The conclave having been opened a member of the Craft was'duly installed a Knight of the Order , the imposing ceremony being most efficiently worked by the officiating Sir Knights . Then Sir Knight George M .
Tickle , of Maryport , who had been elected M . P . Sovereign for the ensuing twelve months , at the last quarterly assembly , as also Sir Knight Dr . Ablett , Viceroy Eusebius elect , received the superior grades appertaining to their offices , and were installed in the seats of honour by the Em .
Sir Knight R . Robinson . The officers for next yearly term were finally appointed and invested as follows : —Sir Knights W . F . Lamonby , Senior General ; E . Tyson , Junior General ; Rev . W . Beeby , Prelate ; Q . Moore , Recorder ; T . Mandle , Treasurer ; T . Moore Prefect ; J .
R . Banks , Junior Prefect ; D . Bell , Herald ; W . Shilton , Director of Ceremonies ; Dr . Shannon , Standard Bearer ; W . II . Tickle , Almoner ; Dr . Henry , Orator ; Dr . Jones , Organist ; D . Titterington , Steward ; J . Abbott , Steward ;
W . Potts , Sentinel . The permanent council was also appointed , and , in addition to the e . v-qf ) i . cio members , were placed the names of Sir Knights W . Armstrong , J . Lawson , and W . H . Tickle . The conclave was then closed .
Subsequently the Sir Knights repaired to the Old Hall , where Sir Knight Stephen Thwaite had prepared a splendid refection . The P . M . S . Em . Sir Kni ght George M . Tickle , presided ,
faced by Em . Sir Knight Viceroy E , Ablett , M . D ., who , hawever , had to leave early , when his place was taken by the Senior General . The following was the toast list : — "The Queen , " the Chairman— " Thr * . Prince and Princess of
Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " the Chairman— " The Grand Sovereign of the Order , Sir F . Martin Williams , " the Chairman— "The Grand Viceroy , Sir Francis Burdett , the Officers of the Grand Imperial Council , and Grand Senate , " Sir Knight W . H . Tickle . — "The Intendant General for Cumberland and
Westmorland , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., Sir Knight W . F . Lamonby . — "The Newly-enthroned Sovereign of D ykes Conclave , " Em . Sir Knight R . Robinson . — " Success to Dykes Conclave , " Em . Sir Knight J . Iredale . — "The Enthroning Sovereign , " Em . Sir Knight J . Pearson .- — " The Em . Sir Knight Eusebius , Dr . Ablett , " Em . Sir
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Grand Officers . In proposing the health of the New Master , the immediate Past Master said , " his good qualities you all know as well as I do . He felt diffident in taking office as W . M ., it having been thrust upon him by necessity , as circumstances did not allow of another member
being appointed . I am quite sure in his accepting that office , as good Masons we shall look over any little shortcoming ( should there be any ) . I am very pleased he has accepted the office , and I shall be only too glad to render him any assistance . I have attended every meeting of the
lodge during the past two years , and shall attend just as regularly during the present year . Bro . Prior , W . M ., in returning thanks , expressed the regret he felt that Bro . Stockwell did not take the chair , but that he would try to the utmost to give satisfaction to the lodge . Bros .
Dixon , Pratt , Aldred , and Carter , replied to the toast of "The Visitors . " The toast of the "Masonic Charities" was responded to b y Bro . Long , who represents the lodge as a Steward . The "Sister Lodges" of the province was associated with the name of the W . M . of the Alfred Lodge , Bro . Thompson .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WINDSOR . — Windsor Castle Chapter ( No . 771 ) . —This chapter met at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present , Excellent Companions James Stevens , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Joseph Devereux , P . Z ., as H . ; H . W . Hodges , J . ; Companions J . S . Jolly , Scribe E . ;
E . Grisbrook , Scribe N . ; F . Fleck , P . S . ; Powell First A . S . ; Sirange , Second A . S . ; Norvill Janitor ; and Companions North , Ritherdon , S . Mnggleton , G . H . Dixon . W . S . Cantrell , P . Watson , J . A . Graham , and others . After
confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , ballots were taken for Comps . W . Webster , and Captain J . H . S . Reid , of the ist Life Guards , as joining members , which resulted unanimously in their election . The candidates for exaltation on this occasion being unable to attend , the
chapter at once proceeded to the business of election of officers for the ensuing year . Letters from Ex . Companion J . Fuller , H . ; expressing his great regret that he was compelled , under medical advice , to forego the further continuance of official duty in the chapter , were read ,
and his resignation of office was accepted . At the earnest solicitation of the members of the chapter ' that he would continue his present position of M . E . Z ., Companion James Stevens , although expressing his strong desire to retire , after two years service , ultimately consented to
occupy the exalted position for a third year , and was unanimously re-elected on ballot , the result being received with expressions of warm satisfaction , anil promises ot strong suppoit . Companion Devereux , P . Z ., in announcing the result of the ballot , took occasion to
oiler the thanks of the chapter to Comp . Stevens , for the attention he had g iven during the first two years to his duties , and to the interests of the chapter , and to express his conviction that the ensuing year would perfect the work of resuscitation , to which he had devoted
himself . The ballot for the remaining offices resulted unanimously in each case as follows , viz : —Ex Comps . H . W . Hodges , H . ; J . S . Tolley , J . ; E . Grisbrook E . ; Peter Watson , N . ; F . Fleck , P . S . ; G . H . Powell , Senior A . S . ; J . Strange , Junior A . S . ; and C . Nowell , Janitor . The remaining business had reference to the
perfecting of the minutes of the chapter , the election of an Audit Committee , and receipt of propositions . The chapter having been closed according to ancient custom , the companions adjourned to the Castle Tavern , and partook of a cold collation , separating at an early hour for their respective residences .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Chapter ( No . 1326 ) . — At the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton , the regular meeting was held on Saturday , July 1 ith . The chapter was opened by Comps . F . Walters , P . Z .,
as M . E . Z . ; S . Hill , P . Z ., as H . ; W . Hammond , J . The companions were then admitted . Ballots , taken separately . provednnatiimotis in favour of the companions fo ; joining } -i ' : ; ' i . ¦ : : s for exaltation . Bro . John Hamiuoiid , P . M , 201 ,
Royal Arch.
being in attendance was duly exalted into Royal Arch Freemasonry . The ceremony was beautifully rendered , the Chaplain , Comp , Rev , P . M . Hoi den , giving great assistance and help , by the excellent manner he did all the work allotted to
him , and was praised for his working . The byelaws were made . Some propositions for joining were made , and the chapter was closed . There was a good number present . Comp , E . Hopwood , as S . W , did good suit and service by his correct and admirable working . Banquet followed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
DEVIZES . —Consecration of the Wiltshire Keystone Lodge ( No . 178 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Devizes , on Wednesday , July 15 th . The lodge was opened by the Consecrating officer , Bro . Captain Irwin , D . P . G . Mark Master of Somertshire ,
assisted by Bro . G . F . Tuckey , W . M . 119 , G . S . ; P . P . G . S . W . Somerset , as S . W ., and Bro . Wm . Munro , P . G . Secretary Somerset , as J . W . The Acting Secretary having read the warrant constituting the lodge , and naming Bro . Wm . Nottas W . M . ; Bro . the Rev . T . F . T .
Ravenshaw , P . G . Chaplain , as S . W . ; and Bro . the Rev . H . Richardson , as J . W ., and the brethren having given their approval to such , nominations , the W . M . pro . tern , proceeded formally to consecrate the lodge . This ceremony having been concluded , the W . M . designate Bro . Nott , was
duly installed by Bro . R de M . Lawson , P . M . M . 99 , P . G . S . O ., and afterwards invested the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year , and advanced five candidates to the degree of M . M . M . Amongst the visitors , in addition to the bretlnen named , were Bro . W . Thompson , W . M . Royal Cumberland , and P . G . S . Somerset ;
Lieutenant-General Doherty , S . W . 177 , P . G . S . O . Somerset ; Benjamin Gay , 119 , P . G . O . G . Somerset ; G . C Mann , Royal Cumberland , P . G . D . C . Somerset ; T . P . Saunders , J . O . 1 , 55 ; G . Tonkin , S . D . 119 , P . G . A . Secretary ; M . Ansalvo 119 , & c . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Crown Hotel .
LEEDS . —Copley Lodge ( No . 111 ) . —At the annual meeting of the brethren of this lodge , held at the Alfred rooms , Albion-street , Leeds , Bro . Dr . Crossby , P . G . S . B ., was duly installed as W M ., for the ensuing year . The ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . Capt .
Wordsworth , D . P . G . M ., assisted by Bros . Schofield , G . S . W ., Allison , P . G . W ., and Burgess , W . M . ( of Huddersfield ) . After the brethren had saluted ths W . M . according to ancient custom , the following brethren were invested officers : —J . Beedle , S . W . ; S . E .
Senior , J . W . ; S . Stead , M . O . ; J . W . Swann , S . O . ; Alfred Britton , J . O . ; Thomas Schofield , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Cuttle , Secretary ; J . C . Malcolm , Registrar ; Eli Pullaii , S . D . ; E . W . Barker , J . D . ; J . B . Spaike , I . G . ; j . C . Eddison , Organist ; Tyers and Hunt , Stewards ; j . L . Oates , Tyler . After the lodge was closed the
brethren adjourned to the banquet room and celebrated the Festival of St . John , under the presidency of the W . M ., supported by the D . P . G . M . and other brethren . An apology was read from Bro . Copley ( the founder ) , who was prevented from attending on account or serious illness .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Canute Chapter of Sovereign Princes Rose Croi . v of H . R . D . M . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Monday evening , 6 th instant , when W . Bro . Charles Henry Phillips , of the Island of Trinidad , West Indies , government officer , and the worthy W . M . of Royal
Philanthropic Lodge , No . 405 , Bro . Charles Cox , of Southampton , journalist , J . D . Southampton Lodge , No . 394 , and Bro . James Henry Wolff ' , of Southampton , merchant , Organist Royal Gloucester Lodge , No . 130 , were candidates for perfection . The intermediate degrees having been conferred on the candidates , they were formally received to the degree of perfection
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
( 180 ) . The ceremonies were performed by III . P . M . W . S . Bro . Hyde Pullen 33 , assisted by III . M . W . S . Bro . W . Hickman , 31 ° , V . E ., Bro . Rev . Wilberforce , and others . After the
banquet the usual toasts were proposed by Bro . W . Hickman , who occupied the chair , and responded to by the following brethren : —Bros . Pullen , Le Feuvre , Phillips , Cox , Dr . Welsh , Bull , and Lemon ,
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
COCKERMOUTH . —Di / kes Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —The annual assembly for enthronement of Sovereign , in connection with Dykes Conclave of the Knights of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine , was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Skiddaw Lodge Rooms ,
Market-place Cockermouth . The Sir Knights , a great many of whom were from Maryport , Whitehaven , Keswick , Wigton , Carlisle , & c , mustered shortly after twelve o ' clock , when the Sovereign , Em . Sir Knight R . Robinson , took his seat upon the throne , assisted by the
following officers : —Em . Sir Knight J . Pearson , Eusebius , P . S . ; Em . Sir W . Taylor , Senior General , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight J . R . Tickle , Junior General , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight T . F . Taylor , Recorder , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight Dr . Dodgson , Treasurer , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight J .
Porter , Herald , P . S . •. Em . Sir Knight John Wood , Standard Bearer , P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight W . Jones , Organist , P . S . ; Sir Knights W . Shilton , Director of Ceremonies ; W . H . Tickle , Steward ; R . Bailey , Almoner ; W . F . Lamonby , Orator ; W . Potts , Sentinel . The following Sir
Knights also answered to their names when the roll was called : —Em . Sir Knight J . Iredale ( Carlisle ) , P . S ; Dr . Ablett , W . Lamonby , E . Tyson , Thomas Moore , Thomas Mandle , J . R . Banks , H . Braithwaite , J ohn Musgrave , jun ., D . Bell , J . Pearson , ( Lorton ) , D . Titterington ,
H . Moncrieff , Jos . Abbot , T . Atkinson , Q . Moore , W . Beeby . The conclave having been opened a member of the Craft was'duly installed a Knight of the Order , the imposing ceremony being most efficiently worked by the officiating Sir Knights . Then Sir Knight George M .
Tickle , of Maryport , who had been elected M . P . Sovereign for the ensuing twelve months , at the last quarterly assembly , as also Sir Knight Dr . Ablett , Viceroy Eusebius elect , received the superior grades appertaining to their offices , and were installed in the seats of honour by the Em .
Sir Knight R . Robinson . The officers for next yearly term were finally appointed and invested as follows : —Sir Knights W . F . Lamonby , Senior General ; E . Tyson , Junior General ; Rev . W . Beeby , Prelate ; Q . Moore , Recorder ; T . Mandle , Treasurer ; T . Moore Prefect ; J .
R . Banks , Junior Prefect ; D . Bell , Herald ; W . Shilton , Director of Ceremonies ; Dr . Shannon , Standard Bearer ; W . II . Tickle , Almoner ; Dr . Henry , Orator ; Dr . Jones , Organist ; D . Titterington , Steward ; J . Abbott , Steward ;
W . Potts , Sentinel . The permanent council was also appointed , and , in addition to the e . v-qf ) i . cio members , were placed the names of Sir Knights W . Armstrong , J . Lawson , and W . H . Tickle . The conclave was then closed .
Subsequently the Sir Knights repaired to the Old Hall , where Sir Knight Stephen Thwaite had prepared a splendid refection . The P . M . S . Em . Sir Kni ght George M . Tickle , presided ,
faced by Em . Sir Knight Viceroy E , Ablett , M . D ., who , hawever , had to leave early , when his place was taken by the Senior General . The following was the toast list : — "The Queen , " the Chairman— " Thr * . Prince and Princess of
Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " the Chairman— " The Grand Sovereign of the Order , Sir F . Martin Williams , " the Chairman— "The Grand Viceroy , Sir Francis Burdett , the Officers of the Grand Imperial Council , and Grand Senate , " Sir Knight W . H . Tickle . — "The Intendant General for Cumberland and
Westmorland , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., Sir Knight W . F . Lamonby . — "The Newly-enthroned Sovereign of D ykes Conclave , " Em . Sir Knight R . Robinson . — " Success to Dykes Conclave , " Em . Sir Knight J . Iredale . — "The Enthroning Sovereign , " Em . Sir Knight J . Pearson .- — " The Em . Sir Knight Eusebius , Dr . Ablett , " Em . Sir