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were brought to a conclusion in a most harmonious and satisfactory manner . The following ; is the programme of the mnsic , Ac ., which was capitally carried out by the brethren enumerated , nnder the direction of Brother W . Hickie J . D . Grace , " Non Nobis , " Bird ; National Anthem : Glee , "Jnst like Love , " Davy j Song , 'My lass
and I , " Watson , Bro . Bevan ; Song , "Sally , " Carey , Bro . Sexton ; Glee , " How merrilly we live , " Este ; Song , Humorous , M . S ., Bro F . H . Cozens ; Song , "Peggy of Yarmouth Town , " Bevan , Bro . Bevan ; Song , " She wore a wreath of Roses , " Knight , Bro . Sexton j Sonj ? , Humorous , M . S ., Bro . Fred H . Cozens ; Glee , "Ye Gentlemen of England , " Callcott .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 . rPHE second regular meeting of this Lodge for the present session JL was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Saturday , 14 th instant . The attendance on this occasion was not so large as usnal , owing primarily to a moderate agenda for work , and in many case 3 to important engagements in connection with the forthcoming General Election . On these accounts it had been considered proper to look
upon this meeting as an " off night . " The W . M , Bro . R . H . Fendick , opened the Lodge at half . past four , and was supported by nearly all his Officers , viz . ;—Bros . F . VV . Potter S . W ., H . Bertram J . VV ., R . J . Simpson P . G . C Chaplain , N . B . Headon P . M . Treasurer , F . T . C Keeblo P . M . Secretary , J . A . VV . Stephens S . D ., J . K . Gwyn J . D ,,
W . Cook P . M . D . C , R . Greening I . G ., C T . Smith Steward . There were also present Bros . VV . Baber I . P . M ., James Stevens P . M ., John Seex P . M ., W . F . Kibble P . M ., Paul Metz , P . MoNiven , F . Bailey , G . W . Robson , E . Wesley , Julian Hartley , R . Potter P . M . Tyler , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the
Lodge was passed to the Fellow Craft degree , and , by request of the W . M . of the Ewell Lodge , No . 1851 , Bro . R . F . Tomliu , of that Lodge , having proved his proficiency , was raised to the third degree . The Lodge having beeu " worked down , " a notice of motion by Bro . Potter S . W ., for the presentation of a Past Secretary ' s jewel to Bro .
G . W . Blackie P . M . on his retirement from the office of Secretary of the Lodge , and in slight acknowledgment of his past earnest services and courtesy , was considered and unanimously agreed to . The W . M . announced his intention to represent the Lodge as Steward at the
ensuing Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and was promised support . He also proposed a candidate for initiation at the next meeting of the Lodge . No further business offering , the Lodge was closed and the brethren separated .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . rPHE installation day was duly celebrated at this Lodge on tho J- 11 th inst ., at the Eboraeum Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , Vork , when a numerous assemblage of brethren and visitors was present . On this occasion the beautiful oak chairs and pedestals , the gifts of various brethren , were used for the first time , and subsequently formally presented to tbe Lodge , and were greatly admired
by those present . The furnishing of the Lodge is now nearly completed , and the spacious rooms admit of all the work in connection with the Lodge being carried out efficiently . Tho brethren and visitors assembled at the hall at three o ' clock , aud the Lodge was opened by Bro . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., Worshipful Master .
Thefollowing Visitors were present : —Bros . F . Smith P . M . Ripon , J . Barker P . M . 1102 P . P . G . S . W . West York * , 0 . Anderson D . of Cer . 236 , VV . Purnell 23 ( 5 , J . Barvvick , T . M . Goldie W . M . 660 , J . B . Nicholls S . W . 660 , A . A . H . McGnchen P . M . 1991 , C . L . Burdekin 236 , H . Darley 643 , W . Smith 236 , T . Archey 236 , T . C . CIOUHII D . of C . 660 , G . VV
Pattiuson 602 , J . McNay P . M . 236 ; and others . The Installing Officer was Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . D . C North and East Yorkshire , and he was assisted by an esteemed Past Master , Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . P . G . W . Bro . A . T . B . Tnrner S . W . was presented for installation as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the ceremony wag
carried out in all its details . On the conclusion of the ceremony the following brethren were invested as Officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . S . W . I . P . M ., VV . Brown S . W ., G . Chapmau J . W ., Rev . R . Blackeney , M . A ., Chaplain , J . Kav Sec , G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O . Treasurer , S . J . Daltou " S . D ., VV . Lakenbv
J . D ., T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . W . D . of C , W . Stephenson I . G ., C C Padel P . M . P . P . G . O . Organist , W . Storey Steward , P . Pearson and J . D . Irving Assistant Stewards , aud J " . Hall Tyler . Various presentations were then made by the brethren present towards the fur . nishing of the Lodge , and votes of thanks were accorded to the donors .
The installation banquet afterwards took place at Barker ' s Hotel , where a large number of brethren aesembled , and the catering gave great satisfaction at the bauds of Bro . Matthews . The newlyinstalled W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., I . P . M ., the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor of York !
J . Terry ; P . M . 's T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . D . C , J . S . Cumberland P . P . G . W ., Seller , Blenkin , Balmford P . P . G . O ., Barker , Mirfield , M . Rooke 236 , McNay , Smith ( Ripon ) , and a large number of the brethren of the Eboraeum Lodge . After the banquet the following toasts were proposed and duly responded to : —The Queen and the
Craft ; the Prince of Wales Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of England ; the Earl of Zetland Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire ; the Worship , ful Master , Bro . Alfred T . By water Turner ; tho Installing Master Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W . ; the I . P . M ., Bro . Sir F . Milner
Bart ., M . P ., P . G . S . W . and the Past Masters of the Lodge ; tho Lord Mayor of York ; the Eboraeum Lodge , No . 1611 , and the Officers of tbe Lodge ; the Sister Lodges and the Visitors ; the Masonic
Charities ; Masons' Wives , Mothers , Sisters , and Daughters ; and the Tyler's toast . During the evening a musical programme was efficiently given by Bros . Child , Wilkinson , Sample , and Cumberland .
Installation Meetings, &C.
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ,. No . 1642 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 14 th instant , at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , under the presidency of Brother J . Bartle W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . Woodmason W . M . 1637 S . W ., VV . VV . Buckland J . W ., S . H . Parkhouse
P . M . Treasnrer , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , E . M . Lander P . M ., S . Smout P . M ., G . Davis P . M ., and others ; among the Visitors were the following brethren : —Bros . R . G . Barton P . M . 60 P . G . S ., T . C . Pratt P . M . 957 , J . C Couway 1891 , C J . Morse D . C 1257 , J .
Brittain W . M . 1385 , R . Fisher Young P . M . and Secretary 1385 , P . Monson S . D . 1194 , J . Webb W . M . 55 , J . N . Hill 1168 , H . D . Smith 2045 , E . J . D . Bromley 179 , C . Webster S . W . 1637 , E . J . Day Organist 1611 , R . Clench D . C . 901 , J . N . Frye P . M . 1694 , J . Wells 1612 , W . O . Williams 1585 , H . Whittich P . M . 511 , VV . Windsor W . M . 1585 , J . W . Belsham 733 , J . Mason P . M . 1567 P . P . G . S . D .. J . Fisher 733 , J . H ,
Pearson P . M . 1567 , G . Britton P . M . 22 , & o . The usual formalities having been observed , the Lodge was advanced , and Brother T . P . Rider raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Brother Buckland was then installed as Worshipful Master and he appointed as Officers : — Bros . J . H . Wood S . W ., R . H . Pearson P . M . J . W ., S . H . Parkhouse
P . M . Treasurer , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , & o . The installation ceremony was then completed , and several matters of business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and at its conclusion the Worshipful Master gave tbe toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was followed by the National Anthem .
The health of the Prince of Wales Most Worshipfnl Grand Master was next honoured . The Worshipfnl Master felt that the oonduot of the Prince of Wales commended itself to the general body of his countrymen , but more especially so to his brother Masons . The Prince of Wales at all times did his dnty , and as Grand Master of
Freemasons endeavoured to uphold the dignity and high importance of the Craft . The health of the Earl of Carnarvon was next drunk . In some respects the Earl of Carnarvon might be looked upon as the patrou Saint of the Lodge—if the Master might be excused the expression . He was a man of courage and a man of
discretionqualities which Freemasons were always pleased to recognise . The toast of the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers was next proposed . The Craft was unanimous in the respeot shown to the Grand Officers , and the Master therefore felt no hesitation iu calling upon the members of his Lodge to drink heartily to their
health . Brother Bartle proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . The brethren of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge had elected a grand man to rule over them—one who would fulfil tbe duties as they should be fulfilled . Thoy could but be pleased to see Bro . Buokland in the chair of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , as it was a position any
Mason might be proud of . The W . M . briefly returned thanks , he hoped the brethren would accept his thanks in the spirit they were offered— would take the will for the deed ; for he was not in the habit of making long speeches . He was deeply indebted to the members for many acts of kindness during the years he had
been associated with the Lodge . He had accepted the office ot Master with somo auionut of trepidation , he mitrht almost say diffidence , but the way in which ho had that day been received among them had given him conlidence—confidence that he should have their support during the coining year—while it had imbued him with the
hope that he should be able to conduct the affairs of tho Lodge in such a way as to merit the approbatiou of the members . He next proposed what ho considered was tho toast of tho evening , the setting sun —the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge , Bro . Bartle , who had been the first initiate of the Lodge . He was a thoroughly
genial man and Mason , ono whom it was a pleasure to know . The Master had the high honour and privilege of bestowing on Bro . Bartle , in the name , and on behalf of tho members of the Lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel . In doing so he felt sure the members , one and all , wished , as he did , that Bro . Bartle might live long to wear it , aud
enjoy the esteem and regard of tho 3 e with whom he had been associated in the past . He had additional pleasure in presenting to his predecessor au illuminated address , expressive of the thanks of the
brethren , which they hoped he would prize as be would the jewel , aud which would serve to remind him of their appreciation when he was enjoying the comforts of home . The address , which was handsomely illuminated was as follows :
THE EARL OE CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 . At a meeting of the members of the above Lodge , held at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on Thursday , tho 20 th day of September 1885 , it was resolved , That a Pa 3 t Master ' s Jewel and the best thanks of the Lodge be presented to Bro . James Bartle P . M . ( first initiate of
the Lodge ) for the manner in which he had discharged the dnties of Worshipful Master during his year of office , in recognition of his unvarying course , and unfailing support of the various Masonic Charities aud interests , and with the cordial and sincere wish of all the brethren for his future health , happiness , and prosperity .
WALTER W . BUCKLAND W . M . J . H . WOOD S . W . R . H . PEARSON - P . M . J . W . S . H . PARKHOUSE , Treasurer . W . J . MURLIS , Secretary .
Bro . Bartle acknowledged the toasc . He had t > thank overy one of the members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodgo for tho very kind gifts which he had received at the hand ;! of the Worshipful Master that night . He intended to try and a ^ st in keeping up the honour and reputation of the Earl of Carnavon Lodge in the future , aud with this
object had determined ou representing tho Lodge as a Steward at tho next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He felt sure that the members desired that the Lodge should maintain its reputation as a supporter of the Charitic ? , aud he should do his best
as a representative to second thoso wishes . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of the Visitors . It was a pleasure to the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge members to have a number of guests around them . He had beeu associated with the Lodge for some nine yeaiv , but
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Installation Meetings, &C.
were brought to a conclusion in a most harmonious and satisfactory manner . The following ; is the programme of the mnsic , Ac ., which was capitally carried out by the brethren enumerated , nnder the direction of Brother W . Hickie J . D . Grace , " Non Nobis , " Bird ; National Anthem : Glee , "Jnst like Love , " Davy j Song , 'My lass
and I , " Watson , Bro . Bevan ; Song , "Sally , " Carey , Bro . Sexton ; Glee , " How merrilly we live , " Este ; Song , Humorous , M . S ., Bro F . H . Cozens ; Song , "Peggy of Yarmouth Town , " Bevan , Bro . Bevan ; Song , " She wore a wreath of Roses , " Knight , Bro . Sexton j Sonj ? , Humorous , M . S ., Bro . Fred H . Cozens ; Glee , "Ye Gentlemen of England , " Callcott .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 . rPHE second regular meeting of this Lodge for the present session JL was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Saturday , 14 th instant . The attendance on this occasion was not so large as usnal , owing primarily to a moderate agenda for work , and in many case 3 to important engagements in connection with the forthcoming General Election . On these accounts it had been considered proper to look
upon this meeting as an " off night . " The W . M , Bro . R . H . Fendick , opened the Lodge at half . past four , and was supported by nearly all his Officers , viz . ;—Bros . F . VV . Potter S . W ., H . Bertram J . VV ., R . J . Simpson P . G . C Chaplain , N . B . Headon P . M . Treasurer , F . T . C Keeblo P . M . Secretary , J . A . VV . Stephens S . D ., J . K . Gwyn J . D ,,
W . Cook P . M . D . C , R . Greening I . G ., C T . Smith Steward . There were also present Bros . VV . Baber I . P . M ., James Stevens P . M ., John Seex P . M ., W . F . Kibble P . M ., Paul Metz , P . MoNiven , F . Bailey , G . W . Robson , E . Wesley , Julian Hartley , R . Potter P . M . Tyler , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the
Lodge was passed to the Fellow Craft degree , and , by request of the W . M . of the Ewell Lodge , No . 1851 , Bro . R . F . Tomliu , of that Lodge , having proved his proficiency , was raised to the third degree . The Lodge having beeu " worked down , " a notice of motion by Bro . Potter S . W ., for the presentation of a Past Secretary ' s jewel to Bro .
G . W . Blackie P . M . on his retirement from the office of Secretary of the Lodge , and in slight acknowledgment of his past earnest services and courtesy , was considered and unanimously agreed to . The W . M . announced his intention to represent the Lodge as Steward at the
ensuing Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and was promised support . He also proposed a candidate for initiation at the next meeting of the Lodge . No further business offering , the Lodge was closed and the brethren separated .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . rPHE installation day was duly celebrated at this Lodge on tho J- 11 th inst ., at the Eboraeum Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , Vork , when a numerous assemblage of brethren and visitors was present . On this occasion the beautiful oak chairs and pedestals , the gifts of various brethren , were used for the first time , and subsequently formally presented to tbe Lodge , and were greatly admired
by those present . The furnishing of the Lodge is now nearly completed , and the spacious rooms admit of all the work in connection with the Lodge being carried out efficiently . Tho brethren and visitors assembled at the hall at three o ' clock , aud the Lodge was opened by Bro . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., Worshipful Master .
Thefollowing Visitors were present : —Bros . F . Smith P . M . Ripon , J . Barker P . M . 1102 P . P . G . S . W . West York * , 0 . Anderson D . of Cer . 236 , VV . Purnell 23 ( 5 , J . Barvvick , T . M . Goldie W . M . 660 , J . B . Nicholls S . W . 660 , A . A . H . McGnchen P . M . 1991 , C . L . Burdekin 236 , H . Darley 643 , W . Smith 236 , T . Archey 236 , T . C . CIOUHII D . of C . 660 , G . VV
Pattiuson 602 , J . McNay P . M . 236 ; and others . The Installing Officer was Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . D . C North and East Yorkshire , and he was assisted by an esteemed Past Master , Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . P . G . W . Bro . A . T . B . Tnrner S . W . was presented for installation as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the ceremony wag
carried out in all its details . On the conclusion of the ceremony the following brethren were invested as Officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . Sir F . G . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . S . W . I . P . M ., VV . Brown S . W ., G . Chapmau J . W ., Rev . R . Blackeney , M . A ., Chaplain , J . Kav Sec , G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O . Treasurer , S . J . Daltou " S . D ., VV . Lakenbv
J . D ., T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . W . D . of C , W . Stephenson I . G ., C C Padel P . M . P . P . G . O . Organist , W . Storey Steward , P . Pearson and J . D . Irving Assistant Stewards , aud J " . Hall Tyler . Various presentations were then made by the brethren present towards the fur . nishing of the Lodge , and votes of thanks were accorded to the donors .
The installation banquet afterwards took place at Barker ' s Hotel , where a large number of brethren aesembled , and the catering gave great satisfaction at the bauds of Bro . Matthews . The newlyinstalled W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., I . P . M ., the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor of York !
J . Terry ; P . M . 's T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . D . C , J . S . Cumberland P . P . G . W ., Seller , Blenkin , Balmford P . P . G . O ., Barker , Mirfield , M . Rooke 236 , McNay , Smith ( Ripon ) , and a large number of the brethren of the Eboraeum Lodge . After the banquet the following toasts were proposed and duly responded to : —The Queen and the
Craft ; the Prince of Wales Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of England ; the Earl of Zetland Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire ; the Worship , ful Master , Bro . Alfred T . By water Turner ; tho Installing Master Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W . ; the I . P . M ., Bro . Sir F . Milner
Bart ., M . P ., P . G . S . W . and the Past Masters of the Lodge ; tho Lord Mayor of York ; the Eboraeum Lodge , No . 1611 , and the Officers of tbe Lodge ; the Sister Lodges and the Visitors ; the Masonic
Charities ; Masons' Wives , Mothers , Sisters , and Daughters ; and the Tyler's toast . During the evening a musical programme was efficiently given by Bros . Child , Wilkinson , Sample , and Cumberland .
Installation Meetings, &C.
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ,. No . 1642 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , the 14 th instant , at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , under the presidency of Brother J . Bartle W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . Woodmason W . M . 1637 S . W ., VV . VV . Buckland J . W ., S . H . Parkhouse
P . M . Treasnrer , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , E . M . Lander P . M ., S . Smout P . M ., G . Davis P . M ., and others ; among the Visitors were the following brethren : —Bros . R . G . Barton P . M . 60 P . G . S ., T . C . Pratt P . M . 957 , J . C Couway 1891 , C J . Morse D . C 1257 , J .
Brittain W . M . 1385 , R . Fisher Young P . M . and Secretary 1385 , P . Monson S . D . 1194 , J . Webb W . M . 55 , J . N . Hill 1168 , H . D . Smith 2045 , E . J . D . Bromley 179 , C . Webster S . W . 1637 , E . J . Day Organist 1611 , R . Clench D . C . 901 , J . N . Frye P . M . 1694 , J . Wells 1612 , W . O . Williams 1585 , H . Whittich P . M . 511 , VV . Windsor W . M . 1585 , J . W . Belsham 733 , J . Mason P . M . 1567 P . P . G . S . D .. J . Fisher 733 , J . H ,
Pearson P . M . 1567 , G . Britton P . M . 22 , & o . The usual formalities having been observed , the Lodge was advanced , and Brother T . P . Rider raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Brother Buckland was then installed as Worshipful Master and he appointed as Officers : — Bros . J . H . Wood S . W ., R . H . Pearson P . M . J . W ., S . H . Parkhouse
P . M . Treasurer , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , & o . The installation ceremony was then completed , and several matters of business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and at its conclusion the Worshipful Master gave tbe toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was followed by the National Anthem .
The health of the Prince of Wales Most Worshipfnl Grand Master was next honoured . The Worshipfnl Master felt that the oonduot of the Prince of Wales commended itself to the general body of his countrymen , but more especially so to his brother Masons . The Prince of Wales at all times did his dnty , and as Grand Master of
Freemasons endeavoured to uphold the dignity and high importance of the Craft . The health of the Earl of Carnarvon was next drunk . In some respects the Earl of Carnarvon might be looked upon as the patrou Saint of the Lodge—if the Master might be excused the expression . He was a man of courage and a man of
discretionqualities which Freemasons were always pleased to recognise . The toast of the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers was next proposed . The Craft was unanimous in the respeot shown to the Grand Officers , and the Master therefore felt no hesitation iu calling upon the members of his Lodge to drink heartily to their
health . Brother Bartle proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . The brethren of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge had elected a grand man to rule over them—one who would fulfil tbe duties as they should be fulfilled . Thoy could but be pleased to see Bro . Buokland in the chair of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , as it was a position any
Mason might be proud of . The W . M . briefly returned thanks , he hoped the brethren would accept his thanks in the spirit they were offered— would take the will for the deed ; for he was not in the habit of making long speeches . He was deeply indebted to the members for many acts of kindness during the years he had
been associated with the Lodge . He had accepted the office ot Master with somo auionut of trepidation , he mitrht almost say diffidence , but the way in which ho had that day been received among them had given him conlidence—confidence that he should have their support during the coining year—while it had imbued him with the
hope that he should be able to conduct the affairs of tho Lodge in such a way as to merit the approbatiou of the members . He next proposed what ho considered was tho toast of tho evening , the setting sun —the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge , Bro . Bartle , who had been the first initiate of the Lodge . He was a thoroughly
genial man and Mason , ono whom it was a pleasure to know . The Master had the high honour and privilege of bestowing on Bro . Bartle , in the name , and on behalf of tho members of the Lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel . In doing so he felt sure the members , one and all , wished , as he did , that Bro . Bartle might live long to wear it , aud
enjoy the esteem and regard of tho 3 e with whom he had been associated in the past . He had additional pleasure in presenting to his predecessor au illuminated address , expressive of the thanks of the
brethren , which they hoped he would prize as be would the jewel , aud which would serve to remind him of their appreciation when he was enjoying the comforts of home . The address , which was handsomely illuminated was as follows :
THE EARL OE CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 . At a meeting of the members of the above Lodge , held at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on Thursday , tho 20 th day of September 1885 , it was resolved , That a Pa 3 t Master ' s Jewel and the best thanks of the Lodge be presented to Bro . James Bartle P . M . ( first initiate of
the Lodge ) for the manner in which he had discharged the dnties of Worshipful Master during his year of office , in recognition of his unvarying course , and unfailing support of the various Masonic Charities aud interests , and with the cordial and sincere wish of all the brethren for his future health , happiness , and prosperity .
WALTER W . BUCKLAND W . M . J . H . WOOD S . W . R . H . PEARSON - P . M . J . W . S . H . PARKHOUSE , Treasurer . W . J . MURLIS , Secretary .
Bro . Bartle acknowledged the toasc . He had t > thank overy one of the members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodgo for tho very kind gifts which he had received at the hand ;! of the Worshipful Master that night . He intended to try and a ^ st in keeping up the honour and reputation of the Earl of Carnavon Lodge in the future , aud with this
object had determined ou representing tho Lodge as a Steward at tho next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He felt sure that the members desired that the Lodge should maintain its reputation as a supporter of the Charitic ? , aud he should do his best
as a representative to second thoso wishes . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of the Visitors . It was a pleasure to the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge members to have a number of guests around them . He had beeu associated with the Lodge for some nine yeaiv , but