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Commander of the William Stuart Encampment , whom he highly valued as an old friend ancl correspondent , ancl under whose rule he was quite sure fche William Stuart Encampment would rank as one of the largest ancl most important under the banner of the Grand Master . The next toasfc was that of the Commanders past ancl present of the various encampments , whieh was responded to by Sir Knt . F . Binckes , Commander of the Mount Calvary Encampment , who made a most forcible

and eloquent appeal in favour of the Charities , and upon his resuming his seat it was unanimously resolved that a subscription to the Boys' and Girls' School should be given from the fund that day collected by the Almoner . The health of the visitors , including Sir Knts . A . Heather , C . B . Pateefc , R . J . Hulbert , E . S . Sfcillwell , C . Swan , Henry Hollingsworfch , Thos . E . Bell , ancl that of the newly-installed Knts . were given and suitably ^ acknowledged , and the Knts . separated at a late hour .

SURREY . COXSECRAIIOS OP THE HABCOUET EXCAJIPJIEST , CHEETSEr . A new encampment , named after Dr . Harcourt , was formally consecrated by the Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master , Sir Knt . AVillisim Start , at the Crown Inn , Chevtsey , on Thursday , the 18 th of February . There was a large number of Grand ancl Past Grand Officers present , amongst whom may be enumerated the A ery High ancl Eminent D . G . M ., Sir Knt .

Colonel George Vernon ; the Sir Knts . Francis , Prov . G . Com . for Herts , who acted as Prelate ; M . II . Shuctleworth , G . Vice Chancellor ; W . J . Meymott , G . Dir . of Cers . ; Matthew Cooke , G . Org . ; Gibbs , P . D . Prov . G . Com . Bombay ; R . Spencer , P . G . Standard Bearer ; R . Costa , P . E . C ; Morgan ; F . Binckes , E . C . ; Dr . Harcourt , P . G . Prior ; Blenk ' m , P . G . Captain ; Dr . Willet ; AV . Smith ; Harrison ; and Robert Harcourt . After the ceremony of consecration was concluded , Dr .

Harcourt was inducted as E . C . of fche new encampment , and made a very graceful address to the M . E . ancl S . G . M . and the Sir Knights present , for honouring him with their attendance . The officers of the Harcourt Encampment were then appointed as follows : —Sir Knts . Blenkin , 1 st Capt . and Treas . ; Dr . AVillefcfc , 2 nd Capfc . ; W . Smith , Expert ; R . Spencer , Registrar ; Harrison , 1 st . Herald ; ancl Robert Harcourt , Capt . of Lines . Comps . Captain J . S . Warren and Charles Greenwood were then

introduced and installed Knights Templar , and after some formal business , the encampment was closed and fche Sir Knights proceeded to the banquet , which was very elegantly served ancl gave great satisfaction . After the cloth hacl been removed , tho E . C . gave the toast of the " Queen and Royal Family , " which was , of course , heartily received . The E . G ., " Da . HAUCOCJRT , hardly knew how to

propose the next toast in terms that should not be offensive for their eulogistic language . He discarded entirely the kind of utterance termed an after-dinner speech , and yet how could he speak of the head of the Order in other than flattering terms ? Still he thought when they called to mind that their M . E ., and S . G . M . was unanimously elected to rule over them , that very fact showed that he was eminently worthy of their deepest respect , and he felt happy to say this feeling was one shared in

common with members of the Order in every part of the empire and its colonies . To come closer home , their M . E . aud S . G . M . had visited them that day to an open encampment in that outlying district . In so doing new light had arisen which , he hoped , for ages to come would spread the blessings of Christian Freemasonry in that town ancl neighbourhood . Their M . E . and S . G . M , had , himself , come amongst them to inaugurate their existence . Belovedrespectedand esteemed as he was

, , , he , the E . C , could not help feeling that the Chertsey Sir Knts . must , if it were possible , become yet more attached to the Grand Master for that proof of his kindness . The health of the M . E . and S . G . M . was then drunk with his accustomed honours . The M . E . ancl S . G . MASTEE was always happy to do his duty , and hoped to visit most of the encampments in England . He was grateful for the way in which his health had been proposed and receivedancl having been very much pleased , he hoped on

, some future occasion the pay the Harcourt Encampment another visit . ( Hear , hear . ) The E . C . said that many persons objected to be ranked as the second in any society or undertaking , but he held that the position was highly honourable , and to be selected as the Deputy Grand Master of their Order , by the Grand Master himself , was one of the proudest honours , for they all knew that it was for the worth , knowledge , attachment , and every good quality desirable in a Deputy Grand

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Master that guided their M . E . and S . G . M . in his happy choice of Col . A ' ernon . For himself , the E . C . said ifc was most flattering to bear such a character as to induce the two great officers of the Order to attend there that day , and he hoped , in consequence , of their readiness , to see Knight Templary become more popular in the southern counties . It would be futile folium to remark upon the talents , willingness , and ability of their A Hih and Eminent Deputy Grand Masterbecause mostif

ery g , , not ail , there knew him aud his sterling qualities , therefore he , Dr . Harcourt , should content himself with proposing " The Health of tbe A . H . and E . Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers past ancl present . " Tbe V . H . and E . Deputy Grand Master , Colonel GEOBGE A EB > -os , said I have to thank you most heartily on my own behalf , and that of the Grand Officers . They are , under the

beneficent rule of our M . E . and S . G . M ., ever ready to assist in adding strength to the Order and performing their duties with zeal and ability . For himself he was much obliged for what the E . C . had said of him , and although he had said many very handsome things , yefc he , the D . G . M ., felt thafc the E . C . bad only done him justice . In all things for the good oE the Order he was ever ready and anxious to give all the aid and assistance in his power , and thanking the E . C . for his kindly

expressions , he concluded by saying that both he and the Grand Officers were actuated by one spirit—that of being ever ready to respond to the call of duty . The V . E . Sir Knt . FHA ^ , Prov . G . Com . of Herts , rose and said he had been for a number of years engaged in Freemasonry , in which he hacl always taken great delight and an active part . On that occasion ifc afforded him great happiness and sincere pleasure to be present , as he knew that the E . C . appointed to office that day was one that would fill it with usefulness , good to fche order , and credit to himself . AVhen Freemasonry was almost defunct in Chertsey he , Sir Knt .

Francis , took the chair of the lodge in thafc town , aud the tree had since grown and flourished most wonderfully . Their E . C . that evening was a child of his . He hacl initiated him and he , Dr . Harcourt , hacl followed in his wake . Sir Knt . Francis was fche first M . E . Z . of the chapter there , ancl after having served more than seventeen years as D . prov . G . M . his friend and pupil had succeeded , him in that office , and he was free to admit thafc he hacl outdone him . Under these circumstances ifc was natural

thafc he should gladly seize fche opportunity of giving the next toasfc " The Health of the E . C , Dr . Harcourt . " Dr . HAECOTJET had been a willing worker in Freemasonry , and had been introduced to ifc under the kind auspices ot Sir Knt . Francis . Like all earnest ancl inquiring men he , originally , wavered in his opinion about ifc . First he fancied ho saw nothing but good in ifc . Then , at times , serious doubts arose iu his mind whether ifc was ail he could desire . After this state

he became convinced thafc ifc hacl enormous powers for good ancl he came to look upon it as his church and its ritual , as solemn as any religious ceremonies , whieh should not be performed with , anything short of the most profound awe and reverence . He had that day arrived at a position he never hoped for , living as he did in a small neighbourhood ; but he hacl listened to the Grand Director of Ceremonies and eventually secured the cooperation of many Sir Knts ., without whose assistance nothing

could have been done . He hoped that for many years to come they might see the M . E . aud S . G . M ,, the V . H . and E . D . G . M ., and the AMI . Prov . G . Com ., for Herts , together with the other officers of Grand Conclave who bad kindly attended that day , and to all ancl each , collectively and individually , he returned his warmest thaulcs for the very efficient assistance the encampment had received and the honour they had conferred upon it by their presence . Some few other toasts were proposed , and the Sir Knts separated , wishing God speed to the Harcourt Encampment .

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LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVEUPOOI .. —Lodge of Marie Masters ( No . 65 ) . —The Right Hon . Alscount Holmesdale , M . P ., G . M . of Mark Masons in England and Wales , and the Colonies and possessions of the . British Crown , having granted a warrant of confirmation to Bros . James Hamer , John Pepper , W . P . Colehorn , and W . T . May , giving to them and their successors authority to convene a Lodge of Mark Masons , assembled at the Temple , 22 , Hope-