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mity in respect to his proposal . The influence of Bro . Deacon ' s example had permeated the province , which was at the present time enjoying some of its best effects . The resolution was then put and carried unanimously , whereupon
The R . W . Prov . Grand Master said he considered himself exceedingly fortunate in that , having been deprived of most valuable services , there was amongst the brethren one whose ability , zeal , and experience in Freemasonry pointed him out as a most fitting successor . He was proud to
say that Bro . J . R . Stebbing had accepted the office . ( Loud cheers . ) The applause with which Bro . Stebbing's name was greeted signified the accordthe unanimous accord—with which that appointment would be received throughout the province . There was no need to dilate upon Bro . Stebbing ' s
Masonic abilities and labours , even would time allow . He would , therefore , simply say that during a long series of years Bro . Stebbing had exerted himself fat and wide in the interests of Masonry , and was not only most active in its behalf in this province , but he was equally well known in the
Grand Lodge of England , on the Board of General Purposes , and in connection with the different Masonic charities , in all which positions he had held important posts . Indeed , his exertions were so well known that it was only to mention bis name to ensure its being received with hearty respect in
any part of England , and he felt himself fortunate at having such a Deputy . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Stebbing , having been duly invested and passed through the customary formalities , on rising to return thanks for thc hearty reception which had been given him , said he would not attempt to thank
the brethren , for his heart was at that moment too full . He assured them that nothing would have induced him to accept this great distinction but his belief , from enquiries he had made , that it would be received with that unanimity with which the occasion had been so specially marked . The only matter for
regretwas the loss of thescrvices of thcRAV . Brother whose resignation had now been made . He trusted that some more substantial recognition than they had made that day would forth to Bro . Deacon as the acknowledgment by this province of the long and able services he had rendered to it , and of the
efficient manner in which lie discharged its duties when his official chief was absent in a distant land in the service of his Queen and country . He was sure they wished him a long and a happy life amongst them , and above all , that he would not miss the felicitous remarks made concerning him
by thc R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and endorsed by every brother present . ( Loud cheers . ) The R . W . P . G . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bro . Eve , 723 Prov . G . Senior Warden . „ Booth , 130 ... „ Junior Warden .
„ C . R . Pettat , 694 „ Chaplain . „ Ncwnam , 1 95 ... „ „ M . E . Frost , 4 S 7 „ Treasurer . „ W . Hickman , 130 „ Secretary . ,, T . Le Feuvre , 110
„ J . Morgan , 342 ... „ Registrar . „ Lieut . Miller , 9 6 3 „ Senior Deacon . „ Portsmouth , 694 „ Junior Deacon . „ Stopher , 76 ... „ Supt . of Works . „ Birkenshaw , 359 „ Dir . of Cers .
„ R . H . Ubsdel ' , 487 „ Asst . Dir . of Cers „ Whitbury , 319 ... „ Sword Bearer . „ Carnegie , 331 ... „ Pursuivant . „ B . R . Sharpe , J 30 „ Organist . „ Dew , 963 ... „ Steward . „ Bunting , 4 S 7 ...
THE 1 UNQUET took place in thc Town Hall , Gosport , at which between ninety and a hundred ofthe brethren were present . The R . W . P . G . M . presided , supported by the R . W . P . G . M . of South Australia ( the Hon . Bro .
Mildred ) ; the R . W . D . P . G . M . ( Bro . J . R . Stebbing ) ; the P . G . T . ( Br . Frost ) ; the P . G . Sees . ( Brs . W . Hickman and J . E . Le Feuvre ) , & c . The banquet was served by Mr . Chick , of the Indian Arms Hotel .
The R . W . P . G . M ., at the conclusion of the repast , said the first toast he had to propose was one which as Englishmen , they would be proud to drink in one capacity , and as Masons in another . They showed that loyalty whicli was due to thc Queen as the sovereign of the country , and joined with her thc
Craft , because they believed she ranked under her sway none more loyal than the Masons of the country . ( Hear . hear . ) He asked them to drink " Thc Queen and thc Craft . " ( Cheers . ) The R . W . P . G . M . next gave " Thc M . W . G . M . of
England , thc Marquis of Ripon . " He had been engaged recently in a most nice and intricate negotiation with America , and the manner in which he haddischarged that duty should form a fresh claimto the regard of Masons as well as of the country , and
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they would hope that the work which he had so well conducted would prove a bond that would cement England and America more closely than they had ever yet been united together . ( Cheers ) . The R . W . P . G . M . said the next toast he had to give was "The Deputy Grand Master and the
Officers ofthe Grand Lodge . " In Lord Carnarvon they had a Deputy Grand Master who was exceedingly popular , and belonging , as he did , to their own province , he was sure the toast would enjov a most hearty and warm reception . ( Hear , hear . ) The manner in which he had discharged the duties of
Deputy Grand Master entitled him to the regard of all Freemasons . In the absence of the Grand Master he had been called on to perform most important duties , and he had performed them must ably . He also presided over a very important province—Somersetshire—and notwithstanding this he
came among them sometimes and gave them the benefit of his presence . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Stebbing . ( Cheers . ) R . W . D . P . G . M . Stebbing , in the name of thc Grand Officers of England , thanked the company very sincerely . He believed that no body of men
in this country were more entitled to the thanks of the community over which they presided . The Earl of Carnarvon had done much for Freemasonry , and he hoped ere long , with that change which ought occasionally to take place in their presiding geniuses , he would hold the position of Grand
Master . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Hickman , A . G . D ' . C . of England , also briefly responded . The R . W . P . G . M . of South Australia ( the Hon . Bro . Mildred ) said it afforded him infinite pleasure to propose a toast which he was certain would meet
with universal acceptance . They all knew sufficiently of Freemasonry to admire the principles upon which it was constituted , thc order and regularity which prevaded it , and the good government which was necessary to carry it out . The hon . brother whose health he was about to propose had
the confidence and esteem not only of the Masons of the province , but of all those to whom he was known in his legislative capacity . After speaking in eulogistic terms ofthe manner in which thc P . G . M . carried out his duties , he said it would afford him pleasure when he returned to his home in
Australia , to bear witness to the pleasure he had experienced in a Masonic lodge in Hampshire . ( Cheers . ) He then gave the health ofthe R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Beach . ( Loud cheers . ) The R . W . Prov . G . M ., in responding , assured the previous speaker that the praise he gave , although
it might be unmerited , he was exceedingly grateful for . It would be very unsatisfactory indeed to meet them did he not think that some progress had been made during the past year . But he thought he might say that great advances had been made during the tast twelvemonths . ( Hear , hear . ) In
the first place , he had had thc pleasure of attending the constitution of a new lodge at Aldershot , which had sprung into existence during the last year . Although it might appear , at first view , rather extraordinary that a new lodge should be needed there , when the peculiar circumstances were taken into
consideration they would see that it was . From all that he had seen , he believed the new lodge had attained considerable prosperity , and so far from detracting from thc Panmure lodge , the brethren entertained the most fraternal regard for it , and worked together in harmony . He had also the
pleasure of attending the centenary of the Hengist Lodge at Bournemouth . That was a most interesting ceremony , and when they reflected on such a fact they had reason to congratulate themselves on the efficiency their lodges were attaining , because when a lodge had an old character to sustain it
must make them the more particular to act up to thc manners ancl customs of their ancestors , more zealous to avoid detracting from the example they had shown , and more anxious to deserve the praises of others . Other lodges were of great antiquity , and in thc course of another year another lodge of
great repute ( thc Royal Gloucester , Southampton ) would attain to that venerable period of existence . No doubt , in a large province like this it was impossible but that slight irregularities might occur from time to time . In sonic cases it was not always easy to understand the strict letter of the law , so as to
apply it rigidly in every case . There appeared to be sometimes an idea that a certain relaxation was allowed for the purpose of convenience . But he would recommend lo the brethren of thc different lodges thc Book of Constitutions as their guide , and if they only studied that most attentively he did
not think they would have any reason lo enter into anything whicli might admit of the slightest symptom of irregularity . ( Hear , hear . ) He could only say that it would be his effort , as it was his pleasure , to attend all the lodges he could within his province .
He would try his best lo see how far Freemasonry was extending . He had reason to congratulate himself on the able Masons who served under him . They had , indeed , aided him with their counsel , and given him every assistance in their power , anil
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it was by the aid of able and experienced Masons at the head of the province that he was able to discharge his duties in a satisfactory manner . He believed that he had lost the assistance of one of the most able and experienced in Brother Deacon . ( Hearhear . ) He regretted the loss of his services ,
, but at the same time they had reason to congratulate themselves that such a very able , experienced , and loved Mason as Bro . Stebbing had taken his place . ( Cheers . ) He trusted that during the next year Freemasonry might succeed even more than it had hitherto done . He had reason to congratulate
himself upon the very liberal manner in which the brethren had come forward throughout the province to support the Masonic charities . He could not too strongly exhort the brethren , as far as the limits of their circumistances allowed , to come forward and support lie Masonic charities to the best of their have in
ability . No more noble cause could they hand ; to no more noble cause could they contribute . ( Cheers . ) He took the opportunity of tendering his thanks especially to the W . M . ( Bro . Miller ) and the brethren ofthe Gosport lodge for the kind reception and the hospitality they had extended to them on
this occasion . ( Cheers . ) The R . W . P . G . M . next gave , in truly Masonic sentiments , " The Health of thc R . W . P . G . M . of South Australia" ( Bro . Mildred ) , who in reply to the toast , which was drunk with much cordiality , said he must take , in all probability , a laet farewell .
Seventeen thousand miles would separate them , but they mig ht be assured that the kindly feeling he had witnessed that day would be ever remembered by him . He was made a Mason in 1820 , and had passed his seventy-seventh year —( cheers ) —so that he could not expect to live much longer .
J " y the last day of December the Australian cable was expected to be at work , and he trusted to have the pleasure of sending a vote of thanks from his lodge to the Worshipful Master and brethren of this lodge for the kindness he had received . ( Cheers . )
The R . W . P . G . M ., in proposing " The D . P . G . M . of Hampshire , " said he thought that any Provincial Grand Master throug hout the kingdom would be extremely fortunate if he could obtain the assistance of such an able and experienced Mason as Bro . Stebbing . ( Hear , hear . ) Not only did he
bring to bear ability , experience , and reputation , but that knowledge of the brethren and that esteem which he had secured from them , and which would enable him to discharge any duty in the most able and efficient manner . He congratulated himself
most heartily on having obtained his services . From thc friendship that had existed between them for many years , he knew full well what a valuable brother ' he had to depend upon , and he tendered him his hearty and . sincere thanks for having accepted the office . ( Cheers . )
The P . G . M . having retired in order to save the train , the D . P . G . M . took his seat and responded , expressing in warm terms the gratification he'feltat the manner in which Ms appointment had been received . He dwelt upon the duty of brethren not to seek office undulv . and to show that he had
practised what he preached , disclosed a secret which he had hitherto kept—that in 1843 the late P . G . M . ( Sir Lucius Curtis ) , being about to leave England , appointed him D . G . M . Having read the appointment , he said he felt that a brother of greater position ought to hold the office , and he never
registered the appointment . After dwelling , in eloquent terms , upon the pleasures derived from Freemasonrv , and the world-wide dissemination of its principles , he congratulated thc Gosport Lodge upon its great prosperity , after having survived great difficulties , and upon the hospitality shown that
day . ( Cheers . ) The D . P . G . M . then gave " The P . G . Officers , " to which Bro . Eve , P . G . S . W ., responded . Bro . Colonel Owen proposed "The Past P . G . Officers , " and Bros . Wallingford ( P . P . GJ . W . ) , Frost ( P . G . T . ) , and Le Feuvre ( P . G . S . ) severally
responded . Thc D . P . G . M . next gave " Thc Gosport Lodge , " to which Bro . Miller , the W . M ., responded in an able speech . Other toasts of a complimentary character followed , and the pleasure of the company was
increased bv the vocal efforts of some of the brethren . During the banquet and between the toasts thc splendid well-trained band of the Royal Marine Light Infantry was stationed in the balcony , and tinder the direction of Herr Kreyer , discoursed some excellent music , to the great delight of all present .
" MORE than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , was given up by my physician as 'past cure . ' I was then induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from the time I ' began the use of it the child rapidly got better , ' ! and is now strong and healthy . — - J WINSTANLEY , 10 , Whiltle-st ., L ' Pool , Jan . 1 S 69 . —To P . D . & Son . "
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mity in respect to his proposal . The influence of Bro . Deacon ' s example had permeated the province , which was at the present time enjoying some of its best effects . The resolution was then put and carried unanimously , whereupon
The R . W . Prov . Grand Master said he considered himself exceedingly fortunate in that , having been deprived of most valuable services , there was amongst the brethren one whose ability , zeal , and experience in Freemasonry pointed him out as a most fitting successor . He was proud to
say that Bro . J . R . Stebbing had accepted the office . ( Loud cheers . ) The applause with which Bro . Stebbing's name was greeted signified the accordthe unanimous accord—with which that appointment would be received throughout the province . There was no need to dilate upon Bro . Stebbing ' s
Masonic abilities and labours , even would time allow . He would , therefore , simply say that during a long series of years Bro . Stebbing had exerted himself fat and wide in the interests of Masonry , and was not only most active in its behalf in this province , but he was equally well known in the
Grand Lodge of England , on the Board of General Purposes , and in connection with the different Masonic charities , in all which positions he had held important posts . Indeed , his exertions were so well known that it was only to mention bis name to ensure its being received with hearty respect in
any part of England , and he felt himself fortunate at having such a Deputy . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Stebbing , having been duly invested and passed through the customary formalities , on rising to return thanks for thc hearty reception which had been given him , said he would not attempt to thank
the brethren , for his heart was at that moment too full . He assured them that nothing would have induced him to accept this great distinction but his belief , from enquiries he had made , that it would be received with that unanimity with which the occasion had been so specially marked . The only matter for
regretwas the loss of thescrvices of thcRAV . Brother whose resignation had now been made . He trusted that some more substantial recognition than they had made that day would forth to Bro . Deacon as the acknowledgment by this province of the long and able services he had rendered to it , and of the
efficient manner in which lie discharged its duties when his official chief was absent in a distant land in the service of his Queen and country . He was sure they wished him a long and a happy life amongst them , and above all , that he would not miss the felicitous remarks made concerning him
by thc R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and endorsed by every brother present . ( Loud cheers . ) The R . W . P . G . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bro . Eve , 723 Prov . G . Senior Warden . „ Booth , 130 ... „ Junior Warden .
„ C . R . Pettat , 694 „ Chaplain . „ Ncwnam , 1 95 ... „ „ M . E . Frost , 4 S 7 „ Treasurer . „ W . Hickman , 130 „ Secretary . ,, T . Le Feuvre , 110
„ J . Morgan , 342 ... „ Registrar . „ Lieut . Miller , 9 6 3 „ Senior Deacon . „ Portsmouth , 694 „ Junior Deacon . „ Stopher , 76 ... „ Supt . of Works . „ Birkenshaw , 359 „ Dir . of Cers .
„ R . H . Ubsdel ' , 487 „ Asst . Dir . of Cers „ Whitbury , 319 ... „ Sword Bearer . „ Carnegie , 331 ... „ Pursuivant . „ B . R . Sharpe , J 30 „ Organist . „ Dew , 963 ... „ Steward . „ Bunting , 4 S 7 ...
THE 1 UNQUET took place in thc Town Hall , Gosport , at which between ninety and a hundred ofthe brethren were present . The R . W . P . G . M . presided , supported by the R . W . P . G . M . of South Australia ( the Hon . Bro .
Mildred ) ; the R . W . D . P . G . M . ( Bro . J . R . Stebbing ) ; the P . G . T . ( Br . Frost ) ; the P . G . Sees . ( Brs . W . Hickman and J . E . Le Feuvre ) , & c . The banquet was served by Mr . Chick , of the Indian Arms Hotel .
The R . W . P . G . M ., at the conclusion of the repast , said the first toast he had to propose was one which as Englishmen , they would be proud to drink in one capacity , and as Masons in another . They showed that loyalty whicli was due to thc Queen as the sovereign of the country , and joined with her thc
Craft , because they believed she ranked under her sway none more loyal than the Masons of the country . ( Hear . hear . ) He asked them to drink " Thc Queen and thc Craft . " ( Cheers . ) The R . W . P . G . M . next gave " Thc M . W . G . M . of
England , thc Marquis of Ripon . " He had been engaged recently in a most nice and intricate negotiation with America , and the manner in which he haddischarged that duty should form a fresh claimto the regard of Masons as well as of the country , and
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they would hope that the work which he had so well conducted would prove a bond that would cement England and America more closely than they had ever yet been united together . ( Cheers ) . The R . W . P . G . M . said the next toast he had to give was "The Deputy Grand Master and the
Officers ofthe Grand Lodge . " In Lord Carnarvon they had a Deputy Grand Master who was exceedingly popular , and belonging , as he did , to their own province , he was sure the toast would enjov a most hearty and warm reception . ( Hear , hear . ) The manner in which he had discharged the duties of
Deputy Grand Master entitled him to the regard of all Freemasons . In the absence of the Grand Master he had been called on to perform most important duties , and he had performed them must ably . He also presided over a very important province—Somersetshire—and notwithstanding this he
came among them sometimes and gave them the benefit of his presence . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Stebbing . ( Cheers . ) R . W . D . P . G . M . Stebbing , in the name of thc Grand Officers of England , thanked the company very sincerely . He believed that no body of men
in this country were more entitled to the thanks of the community over which they presided . The Earl of Carnarvon had done much for Freemasonry , and he hoped ere long , with that change which ought occasionally to take place in their presiding geniuses , he would hold the position of Grand
Master . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Hickman , A . G . D ' . C . of England , also briefly responded . The R . W . P . G . M . of South Australia ( the Hon . Bro . Mildred ) said it afforded him infinite pleasure to propose a toast which he was certain would meet
with universal acceptance . They all knew sufficiently of Freemasonry to admire the principles upon which it was constituted , thc order and regularity which prevaded it , and the good government which was necessary to carry it out . The hon . brother whose health he was about to propose had
the confidence and esteem not only of the Masons of the province , but of all those to whom he was known in his legislative capacity . After speaking in eulogistic terms ofthe manner in which thc P . G . M . carried out his duties , he said it would afford him pleasure when he returned to his home in
Australia , to bear witness to the pleasure he had experienced in a Masonic lodge in Hampshire . ( Cheers . ) He then gave the health ofthe R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Beach . ( Loud cheers . ) The R . W . Prov . G . M ., in responding , assured the previous speaker that the praise he gave , although
it might be unmerited , he was exceedingly grateful for . It would be very unsatisfactory indeed to meet them did he not think that some progress had been made during the past year . But he thought he might say that great advances had been made during the tast twelvemonths . ( Hear , hear . ) In
the first place , he had had thc pleasure of attending the constitution of a new lodge at Aldershot , which had sprung into existence during the last year . Although it might appear , at first view , rather extraordinary that a new lodge should be needed there , when the peculiar circumstances were taken into
consideration they would see that it was . From all that he had seen , he believed the new lodge had attained considerable prosperity , and so far from detracting from thc Panmure lodge , the brethren entertained the most fraternal regard for it , and worked together in harmony . He had also the
pleasure of attending the centenary of the Hengist Lodge at Bournemouth . That was a most interesting ceremony , and when they reflected on such a fact they had reason to congratulate themselves on the efficiency their lodges were attaining , because when a lodge had an old character to sustain it
must make them the more particular to act up to thc manners ancl customs of their ancestors , more zealous to avoid detracting from the example they had shown , and more anxious to deserve the praises of others . Other lodges were of great antiquity , and in thc course of another year another lodge of
great repute ( thc Royal Gloucester , Southampton ) would attain to that venerable period of existence . No doubt , in a large province like this it was impossible but that slight irregularities might occur from time to time . In sonic cases it was not always easy to understand the strict letter of the law , so as to
apply it rigidly in every case . There appeared to be sometimes an idea that a certain relaxation was allowed for the purpose of convenience . But he would recommend lo the brethren of thc different lodges thc Book of Constitutions as their guide , and if they only studied that most attentively he did
not think they would have any reason lo enter into anything whicli might admit of the slightest symptom of irregularity . ( Hear , hear . ) He could only say that it would be his effort , as it was his pleasure , to attend all the lodges he could within his province .
He would try his best lo see how far Freemasonry was extending . He had reason to congratulate himself on the able Masons who served under him . They had , indeed , aided him with their counsel , and given him every assistance in their power , anil
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it was by the aid of able and experienced Masons at the head of the province that he was able to discharge his duties in a satisfactory manner . He believed that he had lost the assistance of one of the most able and experienced in Brother Deacon . ( Hearhear . ) He regretted the loss of his services ,
, but at the same time they had reason to congratulate themselves that such a very able , experienced , and loved Mason as Bro . Stebbing had taken his place . ( Cheers . ) He trusted that during the next year Freemasonry might succeed even more than it had hitherto done . He had reason to congratulate
himself upon the very liberal manner in which the brethren had come forward throughout the province to support the Masonic charities . He could not too strongly exhort the brethren , as far as the limits of their circumistances allowed , to come forward and support lie Masonic charities to the best of their have in
ability . No more noble cause could they hand ; to no more noble cause could they contribute . ( Cheers . ) He took the opportunity of tendering his thanks especially to the W . M . ( Bro . Miller ) and the brethren ofthe Gosport lodge for the kind reception and the hospitality they had extended to them on
this occasion . ( Cheers . ) The R . W . P . G . M . next gave , in truly Masonic sentiments , " The Health of thc R . W . P . G . M . of South Australia" ( Bro . Mildred ) , who in reply to the toast , which was drunk with much cordiality , said he must take , in all probability , a laet farewell .
Seventeen thousand miles would separate them , but they mig ht be assured that the kindly feeling he had witnessed that day would be ever remembered by him . He was made a Mason in 1820 , and had passed his seventy-seventh year —( cheers ) —so that he could not expect to live much longer .
J " y the last day of December the Australian cable was expected to be at work , and he trusted to have the pleasure of sending a vote of thanks from his lodge to the Worshipful Master and brethren of this lodge for the kindness he had received . ( Cheers . )
The R . W . P . G . M ., in proposing " The D . P . G . M . of Hampshire , " said he thought that any Provincial Grand Master throug hout the kingdom would be extremely fortunate if he could obtain the assistance of such an able and experienced Mason as Bro . Stebbing . ( Hear , hear . ) Not only did he
bring to bear ability , experience , and reputation , but that knowledge of the brethren and that esteem which he had secured from them , and which would enable him to discharge any duty in the most able and efficient manner . He congratulated himself
most heartily on having obtained his services . From thc friendship that had existed between them for many years , he knew full well what a valuable brother ' he had to depend upon , and he tendered him his hearty and . sincere thanks for having accepted the office . ( Cheers . )
The P . G . M . having retired in order to save the train , the D . P . G . M . took his seat and responded , expressing in warm terms the gratification he'feltat the manner in which Ms appointment had been received . He dwelt upon the duty of brethren not to seek office undulv . and to show that he had
practised what he preached , disclosed a secret which he had hitherto kept—that in 1843 the late P . G . M . ( Sir Lucius Curtis ) , being about to leave England , appointed him D . G . M . Having read the appointment , he said he felt that a brother of greater position ought to hold the office , and he never
registered the appointment . After dwelling , in eloquent terms , upon the pleasures derived from Freemasonrv , and the world-wide dissemination of its principles , he congratulated thc Gosport Lodge upon its great prosperity , after having survived great difficulties , and upon the hospitality shown that
day . ( Cheers . ) The D . P . G . M . then gave " The P . G . Officers , " to which Bro . Eve , P . G . S . W ., responded . Bro . Colonel Owen proposed "The Past P . G . Officers , " and Bros . Wallingford ( P . P . GJ . W . ) , Frost ( P . G . T . ) , and Le Feuvre ( P . G . S . ) severally
responded . Thc D . P . G . M . next gave " Thc Gosport Lodge , " to which Bro . Miller , the W . M ., responded in an able speech . Other toasts of a complimentary character followed , and the pleasure of the company was
increased bv the vocal efforts of some of the brethren . During the banquet and between the toasts thc splendid well-trained band of the Royal Marine Light Infantry was stationed in the balcony , and tinder the direction of Herr Kreyer , discoursed some excellent music , to the great delight of all present .
" MORE than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , was given up by my physician as 'past cure . ' I was then induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from the time I ' began the use of it the child rapidly got better , ' ! and is now strong and healthy . — - J WINSTANLEY , 10 , Whiltle-st ., L ' Pool , Jan . 1 S 69 . —To P . D . & Son . "