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Although he had already alluded at fche Installation Ceremony to the great loss which the Province had sustained by the death of the late Worshipful Grand Master , the Duke of St . Albans , yet he was sure he was only fulfilling their wishes if he once again did so . He would , then , say that as a man he claimed

their admiration by the earnest and upright way in which he carried out his public duties , and the courage with which he endured many trials and sufferings . As a Freemason , first as Provincial Grand Master for Lincolnshire , and then for 20 years in the same capacity for Nottinghamshire , he rendered most

valuable service to the Craft , for it flourished under his rule , and to quote the words which Colonel Newton used at the last anniversary meeting : "He was the means of establishing'the prosperity of the Order amongst many of his neighbours and friends in the county , thereby adding to their happiness both

morally and socially . " He hoped when the time came the same might be said about himself , for , if such was the case he felfc he should have to some extent done his duty and been of benefit to his fellow creatures . With that wish ever before him he should spare no effort to uphold the welfare of the Craft in the Province

and he was sure , whenever he required assistance , he would always find support , kindness , and sympathy , nofc only from Colonel Newton the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , but also from the various Officers and every member of the Craft . As they were all aware , it was considered right and proper fchat other

festivities besides that luncheon should be postponed to some future time , bub it gave him great pleasure 'to announce that it was proposed to give a ball during the coming winter , at which he hoped they would all attend . He knew that ladies were debarred from their general assemblies , but he trusted on that

occasion they would join the revels , thereby showing their interest in the Craft ; but at the same time without desiring to discover its secrets . He begged to assure them that he should always use his best endeavours to foster Freemasonry in the Province .

The health of the Installing Master Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck Prov . Grand Master of Cumberland and Westmorland , was proposed by Sir Thomas Boe , who alluded to the interesting spectacle they had had of the younger brother installing the elder . The Worshipful Brother , who already was the Bight Worshipful

Grand Master of Cumberland and Westmorland , had done good work in coming down in the Midlands that day and taking the part he had done in the ceremony , and he hoped and trusted thafc his Grace the Duke of Portland would never have cause to regret what had taken place that day .

Lord Henry Bentinck , M . P ., said that perhaps they were aware of the reason why he found himself in that position . When his Boyal Highness the Prince of Wales found it impossible , owing to his many engagements , to visit Nottingham , his brother the duke was kind enough to say that if the Province bad no objection he would like him to perform the ceremony of installation .

Very seldom had he been more pleased than he had been that day , and he felt certain that one who had proved himself one of the kindest , best , e . nd must indulgent of brothers , would prove himself to be the best possible ruler over them . He would throw himself heart and soul into the work of promoting the welfare of the Province , and he had no doubt but that the Province would

continue in its present state of prosperity . The Bight Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , esteemed it a great honour on such an occasion to be permitted to propose the toast of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Notts . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Wm . Newton

P . G . D . England , and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge pasfc and present . He might be permitted , perhaps , to depart for a moment from the subject of the toast . Yorkshire and Notts , were associated in many ways , and sometimes on the field . He remembered the time when , if the innermost thoughts of every

member of the Yorkshire eleven could have been penetrated , it would have been discovered thafc they did nofc like playing against Notts . However , they lived in times of progress , and he supposed that now Yorkshire were getting a little above themselves , and thought that it was impossible for them to be defeated . However ,

someone must be afc the head , and if any one was to be there other than Notts , he thought that his hearers would rather see Yorkshire there than any ofcher county . From another point of view he desired heartily tp congratulate the Province of Notts . upon what had happened that day in the name of the Province of

West Yorkshire . They had now an ideal Grand Master , but they would agree with him that is was quite as important for the success of the Craft that they should have a good Deputy . Such they had in Colonel Newton , who had great experience , was respected by all , and was always anxious to promote tbe success of the Order .

Lieut .-Col . Newton , in reply , said that the Province was flourishing now , and there was no doubt that it would continue to flourish under its present ruler . In all the Lodges in the Province which he had visited the utmost harmony prevailed , and there was in all cases an earnest desire to carry out the

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principles of the Order . So far as the principle of charity was concerned the past year had beaten all records , both in regard to the Institutions within and without the Province . That day they had been engaged in a very important ceremony , and he trusted thafc the Masons would subscribe a sum which would be worthy of so great a gathering .

Bro . Judge Mas . terman P . G . D . of England proposed the toast of the Visitors , for whom fche Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Leicestershire replied . The Tyler ' s toasfc concluded fche formal proceedings . An offertory in aid of the Hospital Extension Fund realised 100 guineas . — " Nottingham Guardian . "

The Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 , has adjourned for the summer months . The next meeting will be held ^ at Fumagalli ' s Restaurant , 13 Wilton Road , Victoria Station , S . W ., the first Tuesday in October .

SUMMER OUTING OF THE WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733-THB Brethren of this popular Lodge , their wives , and friends , assembled on Thursday , 30 th ult ., at Paddington Station , for their annual summer outing . Among the company were the W . M . of the Lodge Bro . F . Wortham and his two daughters , Geo . Weaver S . W ., S . B . Walker Secretary and

daughter , Bro . and Mrs . T . Mogford , Bro . and Mrs . G . Mogford , Bro . and Mrs . H . E . Phips , Bro . and Mrs . E . Stevens , Bro . and Mrs . Thomas , Bro . and Mrs . B . 3 . Bogers , Mr . and Mrs . Saunders , Mr . and Mrs . Pontin , Miss Nailer , Mr . and Mrs . Preston , ' Bros . C . T . Brown , Ison , Brock , G . Shields , M . Bookman , J . Woodford , G . Walker , Chapman , Burgess , Mr . Arthur Ferris , Mrs . Bagnall , Mr . Burley , and others , in all about sixty .

Saloon carriages were waiting at 9-53 , to convey the party to Taplow , and an hour later all embarked on the " Fashion , " a launch of considerable capacity , where bountiful refreshment , including the choicest fruit , was provided , and a very enjoyable trip was indulged in on this most charming part of the river Thames . On arrival at Beading the company adjourned to

the Queen ' s Hotel , where an excellent dinner was provided by Miss House , Manageress of the establishment , and for which she was highly complimented . The banquet was long , and the speeches short , the latter innovation being one we should like to see introduced into general Lodge meetings . In due course the party journeyed to the station and returned to London in the saloon carriages . ,

The weather was all that could be desired , and the outing proved a glorious success , the unanimous verdict being that a most happy and enjoyable day had been spent .

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