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thanks for the flattering compliment that had been paid him , and stated that it had been the Avish of the mayor of Brighton to have attended , but he Avas prevented by unforeseen engagements . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master rose to propose the health of the presiding Master for tho evening ( Bro . Codriugton of Brasenose ) , and said that during his tenure of office he had succeeded in gaining tho affection of the university , both within and without the Lodge . It AVUS his pleasing duty to have to invest himas the immediate P . M . Avith a jewelwliich Avas an honour

, , , well deserved , aud would be gratefully recollected by the W . M . as a , memento that be had done his duty . In investing Bro . Codriugton Avith this testimony of regard and esteem he believed he was but simply expressing the esteem all held their AV . M . iu , more particularly those who had longest known him . Tho AV . M ., on rising , said his feelings were not properly under his own control , and he should therefore only trust himself to say that ho had returned his warmest thanks for all kindnesses received at the hands of the R . AA . Prov . Grand Master ,

and his brethren of tho Apollo Lodge . On their behalf he was sorry to say his career at tho university was at an end , but the jewel they had honoured him Avith would be ' Avorn by him in many good Lodges , and although he should not bo amongst them as heretofore , yet his principles were learned iu the Apollo Lodge , and he should always carry those principles with him from then intrinsic value , and as a souvenir of their connection . Ho regretted , and he was sure every brother present would regret , the absence of the AV . M . ( tho Rev . Bro . Faber ); but he Avas

suffering the bereavement of a dearly loved brother , or Avould have been in his place on that occasion . The health of the visiting brethren was well received , and replied to by Bro . Harcourt , D . Prov .. Grand Master for Surrey . The WM . then proposed the toast of the evening , " The Initiates . " Bro . Bosham gave , most admirably , ' The Entered Apprentice , " which was energetically chorused by the Lodge . Bros . Sir Fred . Johnstone ancl Sir Joseph Bailey , in neat speeches returned thanks , expressing their gratification at entering the Order , and their intentions to do their duty ill it , and profit by its precepts . " The Sister Lodge

tho Alfred / AVUS the next toast ; the AV . M . alluding to the perfect unanimity existing between them , and further added that Avithout the Alfred the Apollo ¦ would have been unable to carry out the pleasures of the day . Bro . Thompson , in the absence of the W . M . of the Alfred Lodge , begged to say that the members of the latter were grateful for the varied acts of kindness shown to them by the Apollo . It Avas true both had worked together in bringing the children down , and Avithout mutual exertions they would not have been able to carry out their plan . But there Avas a difficulty even Avith all their

co-operation that was to him for a time insurmountable , and that Avas after the children had seen the various places and had their dinners , what Avas to be clone with them ? They could not walk them off their legs , yet , how w'oro they to finish the day % In this dilemma he sought counsel of Bro . Randall , and was not long in finding it , for our generous' brother said , ' ¦ ' My house is open—we can find them some tea , a ride on the water , a dance on the green , ancl that will get you out of your difficulty . '' He bogged to tender to Bro . Randall , P . M ! ., hispublicthanksforthe

assistance so kindly and speedily offered . Bro . Randall ' s health having been proposed , he begged to say that however much , aud it was always a matter of infinite delight to him to receive the thanks of his brethren , yet the pleasure he received from their thanks was small compared to the pleasure it had afforded him to see their children beneath his roof . If they were to thank him for the next twelvemonth it would never bring to bis mind so much gratification as he had felt in seeing the children , by their modest demeanour and their happy contentment , show then appreciation

of his slight services . He hoped that no brother regretted the visit ; he believed that none could , excepting those who Avero themselves absent and had missed a scene the remembrance of which must be hailed b y the satisfaction of all present . And if he might presume so far as to point out to his younger brethren the pleasure that overflowed the breast , so cheaply purchased by diffusing happiness to all around , he felt sure he should not appeal to them in vain by humbly asking them to copy his example . ( Cheers . ) The AV . M . next gave the health of the absent W . M ,, aud the Officers of the Apollo Lodge , coupling it with tho name of Bro . Talbot , tho Avorthy Junior AVarden . Bro . Talbot having replied in a pithy speech .