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rous support which yon have accorded it . We feel that the prosperity of the Lodgo has been materially promoted by you . While we shall n'grot to lose you from our midst , we trust that the change whioh you aro about to make will prove advantageous to you , and that the blessing of T . G . A . O . T . U . will rest upon you and your family . Yours faithfully and fraternally . " ( Here follow tho signatures . ) B .-o . Miller

I . P . M . seconded , and it was carried amidst applaueo . Bro . Tufnell expressed his thanks to tho Worshipfnl Master and Brethren , and assured them ho would always take an interest iu what lie considered his child . He hoped it would continue to be prosperous and bo an ornament to tho Craft and the Province in particular . Threo candidates were proposed for initiation , " Hearty good wishes "

being accorded from the visitors , and the Lodga * was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Lecture Hall , where Bro . Tufnell entertained them at a banquet prior to his departure from Portsmouth . He occupied tho chair , and was supported on his right by Bros . P . H . Emanuel W . M ., and Captain Haldane P . M ., and on his loft were Bros . Miller I . P . M . and T .

Bachelor P . M . After justice had been done to tho repast , apologies were read from Brew . A . S . Emannel , J . P ., P . M ., J . Bridlo and G . L . Green . The Chairu > m gave the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , which wore duly honoured . Bro . Miller proposed the toast of tho Provincial Grand Master , Deputy P / ovincial Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Officers Present and Past . Bro . Tufnell P . A . G . P . responded .

Bro . P . H . Emanuel W . M . said he had tho honour ot proposing what should be considered the toast of the evening . It was that of Bro . Tafnell . He felt convinced that only to mention that name to the Portsmouth Temperance Lodge would aronso the enthusiasm Bro . Tufnell deserved . It was about eight years ago ho took it into his head that such a Lodge as their .- * was wanted , and it wns not

until abont sis years ago it arrived at a successful issue . Afc the time of its consecration Bro . Tufnell was on duty for tho Soldiers ' Institute in Egypt , and , though not present , ho was with them in thought . He had done a great deal for tho Lodge , and when tho brethren looked around their pretty Lodge Room they had to thank Bro . Tufnell for his generous gifts , llo had known Bro . Tufnell for

some years , and all who were so fortunate had fonnd him true , honest , and of good repute . For 17 years he had been the manager of the Institute , and had been Miss Robinson ' s right hand , and sho would find some difficulty in replacing him . Bro . Emannel then presented to Bro . Tufnell the address which had beon passed in the Lodge , and which had been engrossed and framed , aud also with au ebony and

silver mounted walking stick , having a very handsome and elaborately carved ivory handle , and likewise a platinum and gold horse-shoe pin , remarking that the stick and pin were subscribed for hurriedly by a few of his well-wishers from the Lodge . He was not to look upon them for their intrinsic vnluo , but cs a feeling of good fellowship and best wishes for his future welfare . Tho toast

was drunk with greafc enthusiasm . Bro . Tufnell , who was greatly affected , very briefly responded , and thanked the brethren for their kindness shown towards him , and assured them of his fidelity to the Lodge . He prized tho handsome presents moro than anything , and ho would treasure them as articles invaluable . Bro . Haldane P . M . proposed the health of the W . M ., and remarked

he had known him for some years , and had always found him most straightforward . Whatever betook iu hand was always a success , and his ruling of tho Lodgo would be the same . It vvas notau easy thing to bo a VV . M ; it was not only the degrees to be worked , but ho had to rnle over a large number of brethren , which was a great responsibility . He hoped that Bro . Emanuel would continue to rule as he

had done , and the Lodgo would be proud of him . Bro . P . If . Emanuol VV . M . thanked Bro . Haldane for his very kind remarks , and also tho brethren for tho way they had received them . He felt it a most pleasant duty to preside over such a Lodge , and it rested with the brethren to seo the harmony and good feeling exist . that had

hitherto been felt . Ho hoped that thafc evening was the fcrerunner of many such assemblies . Bro . Emanuol W . M . proposed the health of Bro . Millor I . P . M ., who responded . Bro . Tufnell proposed the health ot Miss S . Robinson , tho Honorary Superintendent of tho Soldiers ' Institute . Stiver *! songs wero sung during tho evening , Bro . Momfield ably officiating at the piano .

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ri"VHE annual meeting took placo on Wednesday , tho 3 rd inst ., at •i- Freemasons' Hall , Lewes , when , in tho presence of a numerous assemblage of brethren from tho Provinces , lira . James Adanies vvas installed as Worshipfnl Master of tho Lodgo for tho ensuing year . The report of tho Audit Committeo waa adopted ; ifc showed a . very satisfactory financial condition , especially as tho Lodge has but just

completed its second year of existence . Bro . Adaines appointed the i following as his Officers for tho year : —Bros . S . K . Logg I . P . M ., J . II . ! Every S . W ., W . W . Turner J . W ., G . Holman M . O ., VV . Wright S . O ., j A . F . Lamotte J . O ., Rov . VV . A . Tooth Chaplain , J . Farocoinbn j Treasurer , C . J . Colder Secretary , R . Pidcock Registrar , J . J . Ab . dl j D . C , R . Weston S . D ., VV . Botting . T . D ., S . R . Hunt I . G ., G . Wil .-u > n

aud S . Denmau Stewards , U . Hall Tyler . A handsome Past Master '! ' jewel was presented to the retiring VV . M . Bro . S . 11 . Logg for his iibie ! services in the chair . A banquet WHS held at the Bear Hotel , at j which , iu addition to the ubovf ! , tho following brethren were present : j Bro . 0 . J- Smith P . Deputy Prov . G . M ., V . 1 \ Freeman P . M ., II . VV . G .

Abell G . S . B ., J . Sliugsby Roberts I'rov . G . Sec , Clowe * , C . Bribci-i * , J . II . Goode , Buchanan , and E . lliatcd . Bio . VVhitcumbo provided in excellent style , and thousual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honour / id . Several of tho company contributed sougn , Bro . Not man 11 : . a presided at the piano as accompanist .

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rilllE members celebrate ! their annual lestival at tho Ma-mnic X Hall , Torquay , on Tuesday , when Bro . John Tuylm- J . W ., i . h » VV . M . elect , was duly installed as VV . M . for the ensuing twelve muni I IH . Tho ceremony of installation win ably performed by Brn . T . 11 . Willd

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the retiring W . M ., assisted by Bro . John Lane P . M . P . P . G . Registrar , and the Board of installed Masters included Bros . John Hodge P . P . G . T ., F . S . Hex , Jordan Lodge , 1102 , R . D . Renwick W . M ., VV . Taylor P . G . D . C , J . Salter , and VV . Wakeham P . P . G . Standard Bearer , P . M . ' s St . John's Lodge , i \ o . 32 S , VV . J . Way VV . M . Hanley Lodge 797 , R . Light VV . M . Torbay Lodge 1358 , and Jchn T . James W . M .

Lodge True Love and Unity 2 IS . The Board of Installed Masters having been closed , tha W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow :-Bros . Thos . H . Wills I . P . M ., Jno . Chapman P . M . P . P . G . D . S . VV ., S . Wills J . W ., F . S . Hex P . M . Chaplain , John Lane P . M . P . P . G . Rflg . Treasurer , T . U . Wills P . M . Secretary , VV . Hersoy S . D ., VV . Winget J . D .. Jno . Dodgo P . M . P . P . G . T . D . C , E . J . Pratt Organist ,

Geo . West I . G ., J . Risdon S . S ., J . D . Beer J . S ., and J . E . Newton Tyler . Bro . John Lane was the Charity Steward and Representative on Committee of Petitions . Bro . VV . Thomas , of Lodge Sincerity , No . 18 ' J , Stouehnune , having been elected a joining member , a letter was read from Bro . VV . J . Hughan P . M . 131 P . G . D . ( Eng . ) , regretting that the state of his health prevented his attending , being

away for a change of air , and expressing his high senie of the admirable manner in whioh the I . P . M . had discharged his duties , and conveying his assurance that the newly-installed W . M . was iu every way qualified for that onerous and honourable position , and also expressing his appreciation of Bro . Taylor ' s career aa a Freemason , both in regard to ritual and literature . An apology for non .

attendance was also received from Bro . R . F . Gould P . G . D . ( Eng . ) Among the visitors were Bros . F . J . VV . Crowe J . W . and Organist 2189 Ashbnrtou , H . tt . Bear J . D ., Dr . Pitb Palmer , and G . Burt Tyler 328 St . Johns , VV . Thomas 189 Sincerity , and F . T . Hyne 1341 United Service . The annual banqnefc followed , in the Banqueting

Hall beneath , which was specially decorated for the occasion with flags and shrubs , Bro . W . J . Nosworthy providing a handsome repast . The usual Loyal aud Masonio tonsts wore duly honoured , and a pleasing evening spent , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . E . J . Pratt Organist .

Camdon Lodge of Instruction , No . 704 . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms adjoining the White Hart Hotel , 11 G High Stroet , Lewisham , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at 8 p . m . Bro . James A . Shelton preside ;! as VV . M . Amongst those present were—Bros . C . G . Sheppard S . W ., Walter Robin Secretary as J . W ., James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , S . Lancaster P . M . S . D ., J * Morley J . D ., H . Cole I . G ., T . White , F . Catt , S . Bedford , & c . The

first section was worked . The initiation ceremony np to O . B . was rehearsed , Bro . Cafe representing the candidate . The second section was then worked aud explained , and the ceremony resumed to com . pletiou , Bro . Shelton carrying out tbe same in a very effective manner . Bro . Cole was elected a member . Bro . C . G . Sheppard was elected VV . M . for 11 th inst ., to work tbe Lodge in F . C , and Bro . Robin will officiate ou tho 18 th iu the third degree . The Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , after au instructive evening .

Tho Leylaud Freemasons , who have hitherto been connected with Chorley and Preston , huve been granted a separate Lodge , No . 237 G , fco be called the Carnarvon Lodge . The cotihceration will probabl y take p laco in October . Tho Lodge-room will be at tho Eaglo and Child Inn .

The imposing new Hill in Reading Kind , Honloy-on Thames , is approaching completion , and will , wo under stand , be opened in November .

A goodl y number of our Lodges will commence their winter session this month . Tho installation meeting of tho Dnke of Cornwall Lodge , No . 1839 , will take p lace to-day ( Saturday ) , at Freemasons' Hal ! , "W . C . On

Wednesday next thc Barnato'Lod go will take on its now Master in thc person of Bro . E . J . Acworth , who has alread y filled the chair of three Lodges . On Saturday , fche 20 th inst ., the mcmhcis of the Lennox Browne Lodge , No . 2318 , will instal their now Master .

Wc are always gratified in being able to announce tlio completion of new Masonic 'Halls , and wo heartily congratulate our Northampton Brethren on tho fact thafc their venture has so successfull y borne fruit . The Northampton Masonic . Hull is situated in Princes Street , and the

ceremonies of Consecration and Dedication will ho performed by ( lie lii g kfc Hon . the Earl of Euston , J ) . L , Provincial Grand Master , on Thursday , the 25 thJnst-Und Euston will be assisted b y his Provincial Grand Oliicers , and it is anticipated there will be a large attendance of visitors .

At the last , meeting of tlie Blacfcwafor Lodge , No . li' 77 . of M-ildon , Bro . W . Smith ( P . M . W 7 ) was elected W . Mfor Ihe ensuing venr , and Bro . Wm . Strutt Treasurer .

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