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Master , " which was received with great cordiality . Bro Dr . Smith , in response , said it had afforded him a great amount of pleasure—more than he had ever felt beforeto perform the installation ceremony that day . The gathering on that occasion spoke as to the prosperous condition of the Mariners' Lodge . He believed he was right in saying that that lodge contributed more than any
other to the old Masonic Hall , and the Mariners' stood second on the list in the contributions for the new building , having given from its funds and by its private members no less than £ 450 . This had slightly inconvenienced the funds , but he felt sure that in all works of charity they would occupy their proper position . Indeed , he was sure that that lodge would stand second to none in that or any
other province in respect to its charity , and this was a fact of which they might justly be proud . They looked after the poor and distressed , and that was one of the principles which afforded them greater pleasure than any other in connection with Masonry . From the year so well inaugurated that day , and the quality of the brethren appointed to the different offices , they had every reason to expect that ,
to use a little vulgarism , they would go on " swimmingly . " Several other toasts followed , and the lodge was closed at a seasonable hour . The vocal harmony contributed by Bros . White , Child , T . Foulkes , and Hobart w & s much above the average , and Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., once more delighted every one by his brilliant p ianoforte rendering of " The Bells of Aberdovey . "
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) . —The annual installation meeting and pic-nic of the members of this lodge were held on Tuesday and Wednesday , the 4 th and 5 th inst . The installation of the W . M . took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday evening , when there was a large gathering of members and visitors . Bro . J . K . Digges , W . M ., was
in his place at the opening , and amongst others present were Bros . M . Corless , P . M . ; T . Clark , P . M . ; E . Kyle , P . M . ; H . Nelson , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; W . T . May , P . M . ; J . F . Callow , P . M . ; T . Roberts , S . W . ; H . Burrows , J . W . ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Sec . ; D . Jackson , S . D . ; W . Brackenburg , J . D . ; J . Hocken , P . M ., D . C . ; L .
Herman , I . G . ; J . Seddon , S . ; R . Hulrrie , Org . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; D . Paterson , S . Lambert , I . Nichols , TL Squire , R . Whitehead , J . Sampson , F . Falshaw , T . Drysdale , T . Little , A . Trimble , J . Harford , M . N . Mecrate , T . Alvarez , and others . The list of visitors included Bros . R . P . France , W . M . 594 ; H . Ashmore , I . P . M . 1325 ; W . Doyle , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ;
J . Pemberton , P . M . 1264 ; E . O . C . Rothwell , P . M . 135 6 ; B . B . Marson , P . M . 1356 ; Joseph Bell , W . M . of 1356 and 1609 ; Dr . J . Keilett Smith , P . G . Reg . ; I . Levy , 667 ; B . Myers , W . M . 1182 ; J . A . Edginton , P . M . 1182 ; J . E . Jackson , W . M . 667 ; E . Masker , S . D . 1182 ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; an < l others . After the lodge had been duly opened the chair was
taken by Bro . T . Clark , P . M ., who proceeded to instal Bro . Thomas Roberts as the W . M . for the ensuing year , the manner in which the important ceremony was performed eliciting a hearty vote of thanks , which was ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge . The officers invested were as follows : —Bros . J . K . Digges , I . P . M . ; H . Burrows , S . W . ; D . Jackson ,
J . W . ; T . Clark , P . M , Treas . ; W . T . May , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Brackenbury , S . D . ; L . Herman , J . D . ; J , Thornton , P . M ., M . C . ; J . Seddon , I . G . ; T . Falshaw , S . S . ; T . Smith , J . S . ; R . Whitehead , Organist ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony Messrs . Hughes , Cantly , Caine , Garrick , O . Jones , and J . Maiden were initiated into the Order by
the new W . M . in a most effective manner . Before the lodge was closed it was resolved to vote ten guineas from the funds of the" lodge for the purpose of creating Bro . Pearson , P . M . ( who had acted as Treasurer for ten years ) , a life governor of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and also to purchase an appropriate jewel . The brethren then adjourned to supper , and during
the alter proceedings a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . K . Digges , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services in the chair . On Wednesday morning about 200 brethren and ladies started from Lime-street Station to Overton Hills for pic-nic purposes , where a most enjoyable day was spent . The morning looked threaten ing , but fortunately the weather brightened and became
everything which could be desired as the day advanced . Almost every variety of amusement was provided for the large company , and the catering of Mr . Rigby gave , as usual , universal satisfaction . After spending one of the pleasantcst " outs " ever held in connection with St . John ' s Lodge , the party returned to Liverpool at a seasonable hour .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —On Thursday , the 29 th June , Bro . T . Butt , the W . M . elect of the above lodge , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . T . Ward . The place of meeting was the Freemasons' Hall in William-st ., and when , after Bro . Ward had initiated two candidates , Messrs . Ranee and Claydon , and Bros . Past Masters Graham and Bowles
had taken the Wardens' chairs , he proceeded with the ceremony , the coup d'ceil presented by the lodge was most striking and effective . Among the visitors were Bros . C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . of No . 706 and 913 ; W . Tongue , P . P . G . W . Kent , and P . M . 913 ; T . Smith , P . P . G . P . Kent , and P . M . 829 , 913 , & c . ; A . Penfold , W . M . 013 ; F , G . Pownall , W . M . 1336 ,
and W . M . elect 13 , J . M'Dougall , P . M . 13 ; G . Davies , P . M . 13 ; J . J . Cantle , W . M . 1441 ; A . Le Feau » , W . M . 30 ; T . C Day , W . M . 1076 ; J . Ives , W . M . 1472 ; T . Vincent , S . W . and W . M . elect 913 ; W . Westsn , S . W . and W . M . elect 153 6 ; T . Hastings , S . W . and W . M . elect 829 ; W . Steele , S . W . 1472 ; W . Gamble , S . W . 706 ; J . Dorton , S . W . 1076 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 1536 ; T , D . Hayes , S . D . 913 ; J . Silver , J . W . 1472 ; A . Jessup ,
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Treas . 913 ; F . Bnen , S . D . 1076 ; R . Stone , 615 ; G . Wood , 615 -, B . Goodale , 1327 ; Huntly , 87 -, E . Varing , 180 ; G . A . Pillin , 91 ; B . Hewlett , 1472 ; W . A . R . Harris , 871 ; J . Plume , D . C . 1472 ; Thorne , 913 ; W . A . Watkins , 1536 ; R . Pinney , 177 ; C . Jolly , 913 ; and others . The following Past Masters of the lodge were Present : Bros . W . Ritchie , C . Hobson , F . Dawson , Treas . ;
J . Henderson , Sec . ; as well as those in the Wardens ' chairs . A board of sixteen Past Masters having been formed , Bro . Butt was placed in the chair of K . S ., and duly saluted . He then proceeded to install his officers as follows : —Bros . S . Waters , S . W . ; A . C . Woodly , J . W . ; F . J . Dawson , Treas . ; | . Henderson , Sec . ; J . Warren , S . D . ; J . Wilkins , J . D . ; E . B . Hobson , I . G . ; W . McCoy ,
D . C . ; B . Norman , Tyler ; and C . Cooke , Organist . A jewel was presented to Bro . Ward for his great and successful efforts for the benefit o f the lodge during his year of office , as well as a most cordial vote of thanks for the excellent way in which he had officiated as Installing Master that day , for which Bro . Ward feelingly and eloquently returned thanks . A most gratifying incident then
occurred in the presentation to Bro . P . M . Dawson of a Treasurer ' s jewel , and we must say Bro . Dawson thoroughly deserved every word of the warm eulogy passed upon him by the W . M ., and the hearty reception he met with from the brethren when he was called up to receive the gift . Bro . Dawson having briefly returned thanks , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren and
visitors sped away by train to Gravesend , where , at Bro . Lockey ' s famous hostelry , the New Falcon , a splendid banquet awaited them , which having been fully discussed , and the door properly tyled , Bro . Butt , the W . M ., proceeded with the toasts , loyal and Masonic , usual upon such occasions , and which , we need hardly say were most loyally responded to . Bro . Ward . I . P . M ., then took the
gavel by consent of the W . M ., and proceeded in handsome terms to propose " The Health of the W . Master , " in so doing he said they were all well aware how nobly Bro . Butt had for many years worked through the minor offices of the lodge -, they all knew the excellence of his private character and life , and they had heard and seen the manner
injwhich the" visitors lo the lodge had eulogised his unvaried geniality and good work , both in and out of the lodge . This would at least show them that the Nelson Lodge had not made a mistake in electing him to the high position he now filled . Bro . Butt had spared no pains to make himself worthy of the prestige of the lodge , and he ( the speaker ) felt sure that in his hands the
interests of the lodge and the comfort and welfare of the brethren would meet with that attention and zeal that had always been characteristic of those who had , however humbly , filled the proud position of W . M . After a few pleasant remarks about Bro . Butt ' s " perch" on Shooter ' s Hill , and a word of advice to the , subordinate officers to look well to their duty , Bro . Ward concluded
an able address by assuring them that he , the W . M ., was one with whom it was a pleasure to be acquainted , and one whom they might look up to both as a Master and a Mason . Bro . Butt , in reply , apologised as a " bashful man , " who felt as if oil had been poured down his back . However , he would endeavour to do his duty in such a manner as would not cause them to regret their choice ,
and give them some return by increasing tenfold , if possible , the prosperity of the lodge for the honour they had done him . In replying for " The Visitors , " Bro . Vincent , W . M . elect of the Pattison Lodge , with whose name the toast was especially coupled , after expressing his inadquacy for the task of responding , said he might safely congratulate the W . M . on having his name enrolled among
a long list of W . M . 's who had made the name of the Nelson Lodge famous among those of the district for its work and hospitality . He , like the W . M ., had his troubles to come , and trusted they might both do their duty in such a manner as would redound to the credit of Freemasonry both in and out of the district . He trusted to have , as he , the W . M . had , the best wishes of every one for the
continued prosperity and happiness of both lodges . Bro . Coupland briefly thanked the W . M . and the lodge for the ten guineas they had kindly placed to his list as Steward ofthe Boys' School Fund . Bros . Hayes , Wood , Huntly , Pownall and Gamble as well returned thanks . " I'he Past Masters " were enthusiastically toasted , and after Bro . Waters had returned thanks for " The Officers , * " God
save the Queen " finished the business of the day' . We take this opportunity , our earliest , to tender our thanks to Bro . Ward for many acts of courtesy and kindness to us during his year of office , to Bro . Butt for his cordial invitations for the future , and to all the officers and brethren of the Nelson Lodge for their assistance in making the ¦ ' Freemason " a sine qua non among the literary food
equisite for them , both at home and in the lodges , as well ejuliras instruc . ive . EASTBOURNE . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . mo ) . — On Monday , 26 th ult ., the anniversary of the Tyrian Lodge , mo , of Freemasons , took place at the Gildredge Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Tomkinson . The minutes of the previous lodge having been confirmed , and
other business transacted , the W . M . then briefly addressed the members , thanking them and the P . M , ' s , especially , for the kind assistance which they had rendered him during his year of office , and concluded by vacating the chair , and introducing the W . M . elect ( Bro . Thomas Mortis ) . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , the Installing Master being Bro . E . W . Adamson ,
P . M ., who was assisted by the I . P . M ,, Bro . Tomkinson , Bro . Matthews , P . M ., the latter giving the charges in a most impressive manner . At the conclusion of the cere - mony , the Worshipful Master appointed and invested his officers as follows .- —Bros . J . Head , S . W . ; A . Taylor J . W . ; Chas , Crisp , S . D . ; Geo . Perry , J . D . ; C . Warwick Tomes , I . G . ; C Tomes , P . M ., Treasurer ; Headland , P . M ., Secretary ; E , W , Adamson , P . M .,
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D . C . ; Hood and H . Sutton , Stewards ; Goldrinp Tyler . The authority of the newly-installed Master having been recognised according to ancient custom , the Masonic lodge was duly closed . At the conclusion of the repast the toast list was opened the usual loyal toasts being given by the W . M . " The Health of the R . W . the D . P . G . M . of England , and the
Officers , Past and Present , " was acknowledged by Bro . Wood , a past officer of the Grand Lodge , in an eloquent and appropriate speech . Bro . Adamson followed with the toast of " The R . W . the P . G . M . of Sussex , Lord Pelham , " in giving which he expressed the regret felt by the brethren at his lordship ' s continued ill-health , and his inability to perform the duties of his high office . It was a
fact , of which they however might well be proud , that the V . W . the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Furner—upon whom now devolved Bro . Lord Pelham ' s duties—had selected for his deputy , one of the officers of that ( the Tyrian ) Lodge , Bro . Cunningham . The toast of " The V . W . the D . P . G . M .. and the Officers Past and Present , " was then given from the chair , and replied to by Bro . Dr . Cunningham . " The
Visitors" was given by Bro . C Tomes in a humorous speech , in the course of which the speaker noticed that they had visiting brethren representing lodges in the metropolis of England , the metropolis ofthe Uniied States of America , * Canterbury , Woolwich , Battle , Lewes , Fromc , Brighton , and Gloucestershire . ( Applause . ) Each visitor acknowledged the compliment paid him in a fitting speech .
The speech of Bro . C B . Potter , from St . Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 4 , U . S . America , was especially well received , and afforded abundant proof of his being a thorough Mason , although raised in the new world . After expressing the pleasure he felt in being present on the occasion , he observed that as far as he had been taught to understand Freemasonry , its leading doctrines and fundamental
principles were the same all over the world , although he found there was some slight difference in the manner of communicating and instructing between England and America , but this did not alter the fact that in whatever country or clime the brethren were bound together by the same bonds of brotherly love and good fellowship . As regards Freemasonry in America , he stated that it had a
splendid history , and at the present day could boast of a success and prosperity , which , if equalled , was certainly not excelled in any other country on the face of the globe . According to his views there was nothing derogatory to the character or dignity of any man , be he Bishop , President or Prince , to place himself on a level with the Craft . On the contrary , it exalted and dignified him . In his
opinion no institution was ever raised on better principles nor upon a more solid foundation , nor were ever more excellent rules and maxims laid down for the guidance of man universally than those inculcated in our different lectures . Of two things he felt proud , and boasted wherever he went , first , that he was an " Englishman , " second , that he was a " Free and Accepted Mason . " He
concluded by assuring the brethren of his heartiest good wishes for the prosperity of Tyrian Lodge , and giving them , one and all , a hearty invitation to visit his own lodge in America . ( Applause ) . "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Morris , " was next submitted by I . P . M . Bro . Tomkinson , who said the lodge had made an admirable choice in Bro . Morris , than whom no
Mason was better fitted to preside over a lodge . His kind , hearty , and genial manner , would make him a popular Master , and secure the cordial assistance of all the members of the lodge , by whom he was held in the highest possible esteem . ( Applause . ) The W . M . replied in a few well chosen terms , expressive of his willingness to do the duties required of him to the best of his ability , and at all times to assist in promoting
the welfare of the lodge . Before resuming his seat Bro . Morris , in proposing the toast of "The Past Masters , " presented to Bro . Tomkinson , I . P . M ., amidst applause , a handsome Past-Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him to the Tyrian Lodge , during the year of office which had just terminated . Bro . Tomkinson , in a feeling speech acknowledged the gift , and expressed his gratitude for the manner in which the toast had been offered and received .
Alter the toast of " The Officers , " and one or two minor toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren dispersed . Some excellent vocalisation was contributed during the post-prandial proceedings , by Bros . G . Warwick Tomes , A . Taylor , G . Adamson , and other brethren . SHERBORNE . — Lodge of Benevolence ( No . 1168 ) . —The members of this lodge assembled at a
Court of Emergency held at high noon , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Town Hall , for the purpose of installing Bro . George F . Stokes , as W . M . for the year ensuing . The ceremony was admirably and impressively performed by the Immediate Past Master , Bro . T . D . Davis . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint the following brethen as his officers : —Bros . T . D . Davis , I . P . M , ; J . Trevor Davies ,
S . W . ; G . H . Masters , J . W . ; W . S . Gillard , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Bradford , Sec . ; P . S . H . Colmer , S . D . ; G . S . Smith , J . D . ; the Rev . R . H . W . Digby , Chaplain ; C J . Regan , Org . ; R . G . Long , P . M ., D . C ; J . W . Sherwood , I . G . ; E . Pragnell and H . Searle , Stewards ; J . Himbury , Tyler . Amongst the members and brethren present were the following : —
Bros , the Rev . G . 1 hompson , Master of the lodge two years in succession , P . P . G . C ; John Chaffin , P . P . J . DSomerset ; William Milborne , P . P . J . D . Somerset ; JRyal , P . P . S . D . Somerset ; T . Sharland , A . E . Price , G . Summers , L . H . Rnegg , P . M . ; W . H . Sawtell , N . E . Davies , J . Himbury , and L . Elgar . Thelodge havthe
ing been duly closed according to ancient ceremonies , above brethren and visitors from labour proceeded for refreshment to the Digby Hotel , where a splendid banquet awaited them ; it comprised all the delicacies of the season and was placed on the table in a manner which well sustained the repute Mr . and Mrs . Binnie Clarke have
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Master , " which was received with great cordiality . Bro Dr . Smith , in response , said it had afforded him a great amount of pleasure—more than he had ever felt beforeto perform the installation ceremony that day . The gathering on that occasion spoke as to the prosperous condition of the Mariners' Lodge . He believed he was right in saying that that lodge contributed more than any
other to the old Masonic Hall , and the Mariners' stood second on the list in the contributions for the new building , having given from its funds and by its private members no less than £ 450 . This had slightly inconvenienced the funds , but he felt sure that in all works of charity they would occupy their proper position . Indeed , he was sure that that lodge would stand second to none in that or any
other province in respect to its charity , and this was a fact of which they might justly be proud . They looked after the poor and distressed , and that was one of the principles which afforded them greater pleasure than any other in connection with Masonry . From the year so well inaugurated that day , and the quality of the brethren appointed to the different offices , they had every reason to expect that ,
to use a little vulgarism , they would go on " swimmingly . " Several other toasts followed , and the lodge was closed at a seasonable hour . The vocal harmony contributed by Bros . White , Child , T . Foulkes , and Hobart w & s much above the average , and Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., once more delighted every one by his brilliant p ianoforte rendering of " The Bells of Aberdovey . "
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 673 ) . —The annual installation meeting and pic-nic of the members of this lodge were held on Tuesday and Wednesday , the 4 th and 5 th inst . The installation of the W . M . took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday evening , when there was a large gathering of members and visitors . Bro . J . K . Digges , W . M ., was
in his place at the opening , and amongst others present were Bros . M . Corless , P . M . ; T . Clark , P . M . ; E . Kyle , P . M . ; H . Nelson , P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; W . T . May , P . M . ; J . F . Callow , P . M . ; T . Roberts , S . W . ; H . Burrows , J . W . ; R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C , Sec . ; D . Jackson , S . D . ; W . Brackenburg , J . D . ; J . Hocken , P . M ., D . C . ; L .
Herman , I . G . ; J . Seddon , S . ; R . Hulrrie , Org . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; D . Paterson , S . Lambert , I . Nichols , TL Squire , R . Whitehead , J . Sampson , F . Falshaw , T . Drysdale , T . Little , A . Trimble , J . Harford , M . N . Mecrate , T . Alvarez , and others . The list of visitors included Bros . R . P . France , W . M . 594 ; H . Ashmore , I . P . M . 1325 ; W . Doyle , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ;
J . Pemberton , P . M . 1264 ; E . O . C . Rothwell , P . M . 135 6 ; B . B . Marson , P . M . 1356 ; Joseph Bell , W . M . of 1356 and 1609 ; Dr . J . Keilett Smith , P . G . Reg . ; I . Levy , 667 ; B . Myers , W . M . 1182 ; J . A . Edginton , P . M . 1182 ; J . E . Jackson , W . M . 667 ; E . Masker , S . D . 1182 ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; an < l others . After the lodge had been duly opened the chair was
taken by Bro . T . Clark , P . M ., who proceeded to instal Bro . Thomas Roberts as the W . M . for the ensuing year , the manner in which the important ceremony was performed eliciting a hearty vote of thanks , which was ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge . The officers invested were as follows : —Bros . J . K . Digges , I . P . M . ; H . Burrows , S . W . ; D . Jackson ,
J . W . ; T . Clark , P . M , Treas . ; W . T . May , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Brackenbury , S . D . ; L . Herman , J . D . ; J , Thornton , P . M ., M . C . ; J . Seddon , I . G . ; T . Falshaw , S . S . ; T . Smith , J . S . ; R . Whitehead , Organist ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony Messrs . Hughes , Cantly , Caine , Garrick , O . Jones , and J . Maiden were initiated into the Order by
the new W . M . in a most effective manner . Before the lodge was closed it was resolved to vote ten guineas from the funds of the" lodge for the purpose of creating Bro . Pearson , P . M . ( who had acted as Treasurer for ten years ) , a life governor of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and also to purchase an appropriate jewel . The brethren then adjourned to supper , and during
the alter proceedings a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . K . Digges , I . P . M ., in recognition of his valuable services in the chair . On Wednesday morning about 200 brethren and ladies started from Lime-street Station to Overton Hills for pic-nic purposes , where a most enjoyable day was spent . The morning looked threaten ing , but fortunately the weather brightened and became
everything which could be desired as the day advanced . Almost every variety of amusement was provided for the large company , and the catering of Mr . Rigby gave , as usual , universal satisfaction . After spending one of the pleasantcst " outs " ever held in connection with St . John ' s Lodge , the party returned to Liverpool at a seasonable hour .
WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —On Thursday , the 29 th June , Bro . T . Butt , the W . M . elect of the above lodge , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . T . Ward . The place of meeting was the Freemasons' Hall in William-st ., and when , after Bro . Ward had initiated two candidates , Messrs . Ranee and Claydon , and Bros . Past Masters Graham and Bowles
had taken the Wardens' chairs , he proceeded with the ceremony , the coup d'ceil presented by the lodge was most striking and effective . Among the visitors were Bros . C . Coupland , P . G . S . Kent , and P . M . of No . 706 and 913 ; W . Tongue , P . P . G . W . Kent , and P . M . 913 ; T . Smith , P . P . G . P . Kent , and P . M . 829 , 913 , & c . ; A . Penfold , W . M . 013 ; F , G . Pownall , W . M . 1336 ,
and W . M . elect 13 , J . M'Dougall , P . M . 13 ; G . Davies , P . M . 13 ; J . J . Cantle , W . M . 1441 ; A . Le Feau » , W . M . 30 ; T . C Day , W . M . 1076 ; J . Ives , W . M . 1472 ; T . Vincent , S . W . and W . M . elect 913 ; W . Westsn , S . W . and W . M . elect 153 6 ; T . Hastings , S . W . and W . M . elect 829 ; W . Steele , S . W . 1472 ; W . Gamble , S . W . 706 ; J . Dorton , S . W . 1076 ; G . Spinks , J . W . 1536 ; T , D . Hayes , S . D . 913 ; J . Silver , J . W . 1472 ; A . Jessup ,
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Treas . 913 ; F . Bnen , S . D . 1076 ; R . Stone , 615 ; G . Wood , 615 -, B . Goodale , 1327 ; Huntly , 87 -, E . Varing , 180 ; G . A . Pillin , 91 ; B . Hewlett , 1472 ; W . A . R . Harris , 871 ; J . Plume , D . C . 1472 ; Thorne , 913 ; W . A . Watkins , 1536 ; R . Pinney , 177 ; C . Jolly , 913 ; and others . The following Past Masters of the lodge were Present : Bros . W . Ritchie , C . Hobson , F . Dawson , Treas . ;
J . Henderson , Sec . ; as well as those in the Wardens ' chairs . A board of sixteen Past Masters having been formed , Bro . Butt was placed in the chair of K . S ., and duly saluted . He then proceeded to install his officers as follows : —Bros . S . Waters , S . W . ; A . C . Woodly , J . W . ; F . J . Dawson , Treas . ; | . Henderson , Sec . ; J . Warren , S . D . ; J . Wilkins , J . D . ; E . B . Hobson , I . G . ; W . McCoy ,
D . C . ; B . Norman , Tyler ; and C . Cooke , Organist . A jewel was presented to Bro . Ward for his great and successful efforts for the benefit o f the lodge during his year of office , as well as a most cordial vote of thanks for the excellent way in which he had officiated as Installing Master that day , for which Bro . Ward feelingly and eloquently returned thanks . A most gratifying incident then
occurred in the presentation to Bro . P . M . Dawson of a Treasurer ' s jewel , and we must say Bro . Dawson thoroughly deserved every word of the warm eulogy passed upon him by the W . M ., and the hearty reception he met with from the brethren when he was called up to receive the gift . Bro . Dawson having briefly returned thanks , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren and
visitors sped away by train to Gravesend , where , at Bro . Lockey ' s famous hostelry , the New Falcon , a splendid banquet awaited them , which having been fully discussed , and the door properly tyled , Bro . Butt , the W . M ., proceeded with the toasts , loyal and Masonic , usual upon such occasions , and which , we need hardly say were most loyally responded to . Bro . Ward . I . P . M ., then took the
gavel by consent of the W . M ., and proceeded in handsome terms to propose " The Health of the W . Master , " in so doing he said they were all well aware how nobly Bro . Butt had for many years worked through the minor offices of the lodge -, they all knew the excellence of his private character and life , and they had heard and seen the manner
injwhich the" visitors lo the lodge had eulogised his unvaried geniality and good work , both in and out of the lodge . This would at least show them that the Nelson Lodge had not made a mistake in electing him to the high position he now filled . Bro . Butt had spared no pains to make himself worthy of the prestige of the lodge , and he ( the speaker ) felt sure that in his hands the
interests of the lodge and the comfort and welfare of the brethren would meet with that attention and zeal that had always been characteristic of those who had , however humbly , filled the proud position of W . M . After a few pleasant remarks about Bro . Butt ' s " perch" on Shooter ' s Hill , and a word of advice to the , subordinate officers to look well to their duty , Bro . Ward concluded
an able address by assuring them that he , the W . M ., was one with whom it was a pleasure to be acquainted , and one whom they might look up to both as a Master and a Mason . Bro . Butt , in reply , apologised as a " bashful man , " who felt as if oil had been poured down his back . However , he would endeavour to do his duty in such a manner as would not cause them to regret their choice ,
and give them some return by increasing tenfold , if possible , the prosperity of the lodge for the honour they had done him . In replying for " The Visitors , " Bro . Vincent , W . M . elect of the Pattison Lodge , with whose name the toast was especially coupled , after expressing his inadquacy for the task of responding , said he might safely congratulate the W . M . on having his name enrolled among
a long list of W . M . 's who had made the name of the Nelson Lodge famous among those of the district for its work and hospitality . He , like the W . M ., had his troubles to come , and trusted they might both do their duty in such a manner as would redound to the credit of Freemasonry both in and out of the district . He trusted to have , as he , the W . M . had , the best wishes of every one for the
continued prosperity and happiness of both lodges . Bro . Coupland briefly thanked the W . M . and the lodge for the ten guineas they had kindly placed to his list as Steward ofthe Boys' School Fund . Bros . Hayes , Wood , Huntly , Pownall and Gamble as well returned thanks . " I'he Past Masters " were enthusiastically toasted , and after Bro . Waters had returned thanks for " The Officers , * " God
save the Queen " finished the business of the day' . We take this opportunity , our earliest , to tender our thanks to Bro . Ward for many acts of courtesy and kindness to us during his year of office , to Bro . Butt for his cordial invitations for the future , and to all the officers and brethren of the Nelson Lodge for their assistance in making the ¦ ' Freemason " a sine qua non among the literary food
equisite for them , both at home and in the lodges , as well ejuliras instruc . ive . EASTBOURNE . —Tyrian Lodge ( No . mo ) . — On Monday , 26 th ult ., the anniversary of the Tyrian Lodge , mo , of Freemasons , took place at the Gildredge Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Tomkinson . The minutes of the previous lodge having been confirmed , and
other business transacted , the W . M . then briefly addressed the members , thanking them and the P . M , ' s , especially , for the kind assistance which they had rendered him during his year of office , and concluded by vacating the chair , and introducing the W . M . elect ( Bro . Thomas Mortis ) . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , the Installing Master being Bro . E . W . Adamson ,
P . M ., who was assisted by the I . P . M ,, Bro . Tomkinson , Bro . Matthews , P . M ., the latter giving the charges in a most impressive manner . At the conclusion of the cere - mony , the Worshipful Master appointed and invested his officers as follows .- —Bros . J . Head , S . W . ; A . Taylor J . W . ; Chas , Crisp , S . D . ; Geo . Perry , J . D . ; C . Warwick Tomes , I . G . ; C Tomes , P . M ., Treasurer ; Headland , P . M ., Secretary ; E , W , Adamson , P . M .,
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D . C . ; Hood and H . Sutton , Stewards ; Goldrinp Tyler . The authority of the newly-installed Master having been recognised according to ancient custom , the Masonic lodge was duly closed . At the conclusion of the repast the toast list was opened the usual loyal toasts being given by the W . M . " The Health of the R . W . the D . P . G . M . of England , and the
Officers , Past and Present , " was acknowledged by Bro . Wood , a past officer of the Grand Lodge , in an eloquent and appropriate speech . Bro . Adamson followed with the toast of " The R . W . the P . G . M . of Sussex , Lord Pelham , " in giving which he expressed the regret felt by the brethren at his lordship ' s continued ill-health , and his inability to perform the duties of his high office . It was a
fact , of which they however might well be proud , that the V . W . the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Furner—upon whom now devolved Bro . Lord Pelham ' s duties—had selected for his deputy , one of the officers of that ( the Tyrian ) Lodge , Bro . Cunningham . The toast of " The V . W . the D . P . G . M .. and the Officers Past and Present , " was then given from the chair , and replied to by Bro . Dr . Cunningham . " The
Visitors" was given by Bro . C Tomes in a humorous speech , in the course of which the speaker noticed that they had visiting brethren representing lodges in the metropolis of England , the metropolis ofthe Uniied States of America , * Canterbury , Woolwich , Battle , Lewes , Fromc , Brighton , and Gloucestershire . ( Applause . ) Each visitor acknowledged the compliment paid him in a fitting speech .
The speech of Bro . C B . Potter , from St . Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 4 , U . S . America , was especially well received , and afforded abundant proof of his being a thorough Mason , although raised in the new world . After expressing the pleasure he felt in being present on the occasion , he observed that as far as he had been taught to understand Freemasonry , its leading doctrines and fundamental
principles were the same all over the world , although he found there was some slight difference in the manner of communicating and instructing between England and America , but this did not alter the fact that in whatever country or clime the brethren were bound together by the same bonds of brotherly love and good fellowship . As regards Freemasonry in America , he stated that it had a
splendid history , and at the present day could boast of a success and prosperity , which , if equalled , was certainly not excelled in any other country on the face of the globe . According to his views there was nothing derogatory to the character or dignity of any man , be he Bishop , President or Prince , to place himself on a level with the Craft . On the contrary , it exalted and dignified him . In his
opinion no institution was ever raised on better principles nor upon a more solid foundation , nor were ever more excellent rules and maxims laid down for the guidance of man universally than those inculcated in our different lectures . Of two things he felt proud , and boasted wherever he went , first , that he was an " Englishman , " second , that he was a " Free and Accepted Mason . " He
concluded by assuring the brethren of his heartiest good wishes for the prosperity of Tyrian Lodge , and giving them , one and all , a hearty invitation to visit his own lodge in America . ( Applause ) . "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Morris , " was next submitted by I . P . M . Bro . Tomkinson , who said the lodge had made an admirable choice in Bro . Morris , than whom no
Mason was better fitted to preside over a lodge . His kind , hearty , and genial manner , would make him a popular Master , and secure the cordial assistance of all the members of the lodge , by whom he was held in the highest possible esteem . ( Applause . ) The W . M . replied in a few well chosen terms , expressive of his willingness to do the duties required of him to the best of his ability , and at all times to assist in promoting
the welfare of the lodge . Before resuming his seat Bro . Morris , in proposing the toast of "The Past Masters , " presented to Bro . Tomkinson , I . P . M ., amidst applause , a handsome Past-Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him to the Tyrian Lodge , during the year of office which had just terminated . Bro . Tomkinson , in a feeling speech acknowledged the gift , and expressed his gratitude for the manner in which the toast had been offered and received .
Alter the toast of " The Officers , " and one or two minor toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren dispersed . Some excellent vocalisation was contributed during the post-prandial proceedings , by Bros . G . Warwick Tomes , A . Taylor , G . Adamson , and other brethren . SHERBORNE . — Lodge of Benevolence ( No . 1168 ) . —The members of this lodge assembled at a
Court of Emergency held at high noon , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Town Hall , for the purpose of installing Bro . George F . Stokes , as W . M . for the year ensuing . The ceremony was admirably and impressively performed by the Immediate Past Master , Bro . T . D . Davis . The W . M . then proceeded to appoint the following brethen as his officers : —Bros . T . D . Davis , I . P . M , ; J . Trevor Davies ,
S . W . ; G . H . Masters , J . W . ; W . S . Gillard , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Bradford , Sec . ; P . S . H . Colmer , S . D . ; G . S . Smith , J . D . ; the Rev . R . H . W . Digby , Chaplain ; C J . Regan , Org . ; R . G . Long , P . M ., D . C ; J . W . Sherwood , I . G . ; E . Pragnell and H . Searle , Stewards ; J . Himbury , Tyler . Amongst the members and brethren present were the following : —
Bros , the Rev . G . 1 hompson , Master of the lodge two years in succession , P . P . G . C ; John Chaffin , P . P . J . DSomerset ; William Milborne , P . P . J . D . Somerset ; JRyal , P . P . S . D . Somerset ; T . Sharland , A . E . Price , G . Summers , L . H . Rnegg , P . M . ; W . H . Sawtell , N . E . Davies , J . Himbury , and L . Elgar . Thelodge havthe
ing been duly closed according to ancient ceremonies , above brethren and visitors from labour proceeded for refreshment to the Digby Hotel , where a splendid banquet awaited them ; it comprised all the delicacies of the season and was placed on the table in a manner which well sustained the repute Mr . and Mrs . Binnie Clarke have