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the very kind way in which the Brethren have received me , and for the kind words which you have spoken . I am very pleased to be here with the Brethren of the Spencer Walpole Lodge , and must ask them to excuse me if I have to leave early . I really ought not to have been out to-night , as the

doctor tells me that , to get well , I need absolute rest , and this weather is very bad for me ; but I did not want to disappoint you . I congratulate the Worshipful Master on the success of the Lodge . I only wish I could get to the Insular Lodges oftener ; but I do my best . I have been to a

specialist m London , and he tells me I must have restthis is the only cure . Although I would like to be oftener among the Masonic Brethren , yet , at my age , I must be , as far as I can , obedient to my advisers . In conclusion , I would say again how pleased I am to visit the Lodge , and I hope you will excuse me for not staying through the proceedings .

His Excellency then , assisted by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . J . A . Brown and the Provincial Grand Senior Warden Bro . S . Webb , Mayor of Douglas , proceeded to unveil the picture , amidst the great applause of the Brethren assembled . Lord Henniker said : I have much

pleasure in unveiikng this Past Masters' frame , and although I see only two of the spaces filled up , yet I hope that , in the succeeding years , the remaining spaces will be filled with good men and true . I feel it a pleasure to perform this ceremony , and am only sorry I cannot stay for the evening with you ; but on some near future occasion I will come

again . His Excellency then resumed the chair of K . S ., and immediately the W . M ., on behalf of Spencer Walpole Lodge , moved that the heartiest thanks of the Lodge be presented to Lord Henniker for this act of kindness in coming among

them and unveiling the picture , and for the kind words he had spoken . They all sympathised , he was sure , with the Provincial Grand Master in his affliction , and sincerely

trusted he would soon be restored to good health . This vote was seconded by the Senior Warden of the Lodge , supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and carried with great enthusiasm .

The picture is a splendid piece of work , made to hold portraits of Past Masters of the Lodge for ten years . It measures 10 feet by 40 inches , in heavy dark oak and gold . . The frame is surmounted by an elaborate piece of carved oak bearine tire crest of Sir Spencer Walpole ( late

Governor of the Island ) , ornamented and relieved on either side by designs oi oak leaves and acorns and ribbon-work , bearing the name and number of the Lodge , viz ., " Spencer Walpole Temperance Lodge , No . 2197 , " and is an ornament to the further furnishing of tire beautiful Lodge Room in which it is hung .

The degree woirk of the evening was then proceeded with It consisted of five ceremonies , two first degrees , one second degree , and two third degrees , and was admirably worked by Provincial Officers .

Altogether forty-three of the Brethren were present , thirty-two being members of the Spencer Walpole Lodge . After the labours of the Lodge , the Brethren adjourned foi refreshment .

The Mayor ol Douglas Bro . S . Webb P . M . P . Z . Prov . S . G . Warden , in proposing the health of the Worshipful ' Master , said he could not find words to express the pleasure it gave him to do so . The year of his Office was a marvellous one . He did not know what particular charm he had ,

whether it was his good looks or winning ways-, but certainly it was a record year . Fancy just doubling the membership ! Twenty-one candidates ! He never heard anything like it , and the year was not finished yet . He heartily congratulated the Master of the Spencer Walpole Lodge on what

he thought was the most remarkable and successful year of Office in connection with Manx Masonry . He was sure it was a great honour-to him to have his Excellency , under the conditions they knew of his suffering pain whilst with them , to pay him a visit to the Lodge . He was sure they hardly him

expected on such a night , but he was a good Mason , true and staunch , and but for . his ill-health he knew he would be oftener amongst them . However , he had come that night , and they were glad to see him along with his Deputy , and to see such a large gathering of the Brethren to meet them .

Sir Horatio Lloyd's Juriee

SIR HORATIO LLOYD'S JURIEE

ON the evening of Thursday , 19 th inst ., at Chester , Sir

Sir Horatio Lloyd's Juriee

Horatio Lloyd , who has just completed his jubilee in Freemasonry , was presented by the members of the Cestrian Lodge with three pairs of silver candlesticks . The presentation was made by the Worshipful Master Bro . Lockwood . Sir Horatio , in replying , gave some interesting ( reminiscences of Freemasonry fifty years ago .

*** # * ## »»*?******* The annual "At Home" and ball of Dundas Lodge , No . 1225 , was held on the 18 th inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Plymouth . There was a capital attendance , and dancing was kept up until an early hour of the morning .

The musical programme was of a very bright description , the vocalists including Messrs . Morton Evans and J . Brooks , and Miss M . Endle . A legerdemain exhibition by Professor

Coster was acceptable , whilst Mr . C . G . Pike rendered several of his inimitable ' cello solos in his usual delightful style . The arrangements were carried out by a Committee , which comprised Bros . J . H . Pearce W . M ., E . J . Jarvis

I . P . M ., A . Whiteley S . W ., S . Jarvis J . W ., C . P . Potts P . M ., W . H . Botterell Sec , and H . Full . During the course of

the evening , after supper , the W . M . was presented with a silver cup , spoon , and rattle , in commemoration of the birth of a son during his year of Office . The presentation was made by the S . W . Bro . A . Whiteley , who said Bro .

Pearce had proved an admirable Master . He was evidently the right man in the right place . Bro . Pearce suitably acknowledged the compliment , after which the Ladies were toasted on the proposition of Bro . Botterell , Bro . E . J . Jarvis suitably responding .

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