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feeling will be displayeel on behalf of all our Institutions , and with this earnest hope I leave thc future of the three Institutions for the year 1879 ' 'h e hands of those good friends who have hitherto supported them so zealously . ( Cheers . ) The Duke of Connaught then said : My lord , Jadics , and gentlemen : I beg to propose the last toast but one nn the list , namely , " The Board of Stewards and the

President , the Right Hon . Lord Suffield , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master for Norfolk . " When I look round upon the splendid festival of this afternoon I feel that our thanks are due to the Stewards eif this festival , and I congratulate them on their aelmirable arrangements and on the entire success of this festival . 1 am particularly glad to couple with this toast the name of Lord

Suffield . I am happy to fay that I have had Ihe pleasure of knowing him for a great many years , and there is nobody I appreciate more highly . I will a-k you to drink his health with all honours , especially as he is the Right Worshipful Master for Norfolk . Lord Suffield , in replying , said : I rise with great gratitude to thank you , sir , for the very kind way in which you

have proposed " The Stewards of this Festival , " coupled with my name . You are most of you aware that as regarels the working of this great festival I have had very little more to elo with it than any of you have . I have been willing indeed to come and give what poor services I had at my command ; but the work of the festival has been done by others , and it is not for me to take to myself

that credit which belongs to them . I feel certain that when this or any other festival requires the services of myself and of those who have acted with me , they will never be found wanting . Bro . James Lewis Thomas , Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies , proposeel " The Health of the Ladies , " and said the pleasure of the evening hael been enhanced by their

presence . Ladies net only graceel these meetings , but they die ! all they could to further the welfare of the Masonic Institutions . It was the incentive which the laelies gave which produced the very large lists of magnificent contributions which were proclaimed at these meetings , because they took a most active part in the furtherance of the welfare of the Masonic Institutions . It would , therefore , he

was sure , meet the feelings of every brother present when he said how much they respected and felt inelebteel to the laelies for their presence . ( Cheers ) . The whole party then adjourned to the conservatory , where a concert was given by Madame Parodi , Madame Collini , Madame Thaddeus Wells , Miss Josephine

Sherrington , Mr . William Shakespeare , Mr . Thomas , Signor Francheschi , M . Thierry , anil Mr . Thurley Beale . Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , Bro . Rialp , anel Signor Bisaccia were the conductors , anel Mr . George Magrath presided at the pianoforte . Bro . Harker was thc toastmaster .

Thc following lists have been received since the evening of the Festival : — Lodge 1 ( London ) , Alderman J . W . Ellis £ 10 10 o „ 1170 ( E . Lane . ) 21 00 ( Unattached ) , J . Lewis Thomas 10 10 o

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NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met for their summer banquet , at the Alexandra Palace , on Thursday , 27 th June . The W . M ., Bro . Purkiss , presided , and was supported by a good attendance ot the brethren and many visitors , among whom were Col . Hope , Capt . Bird , Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; Bro . Terry , Secretary to

the Freemasons Benevolent Institution ; Bros . Wright , 1298 ; Dickinson , 1298 ; Wilkinson , 167 ; Burnett , gs ; Wood , 1288 ; Searle , 1288 ; Stannard , 1275 ; Green , P . M ., 1538 ; May , P . M ., 212 . An elegant repast was admirably served by Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , and its enjoyment was greatly enhanced by its being served in a spacious and lofty room , the large windows of which

opened on to the balcony , so that the splendid weather and fine prospect were not lost . When the cloth had been removed , the Chairman remarked that he should not consume a great deal of their time in proposing the toasts generally honoured by Freemasons on occasions of assembling together round the festive board , indeed , he should get through this part of their arrangements as soon as

possible . His first duty was to propose " Thc Health of the Queen , " whose good qualities they all knew so well that no words from him were required to recommend the toast . Thc toast having been duly honoured , that of " The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was proposed , and enthusiastically received , after which " The Health of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; thc Deputy Grand

Master , the Earl of Skelmersdale ; anil the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was proposed by the Chairman , coupled with the name of Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary . Bro . Buss said , Mr . Chairman and Worshi pful Master , I rise at once to respond to this toast . I will not trespass upon your time , but briefly return thanks on behnlf of the Grand Officers and myself . I need not

say one word , for the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Skelmersdale are so well known to you ln their labours of love on behalf of Freemasonry . You know so well that they spare no effort " 1 working for the good of the Order , that no words of mme are needee ! to enhance your appreciation of them . I congratulate you , sir , upon having passeel through the

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first year of this lodge with credit to yourself and credit to the lodge , and I congratulate the lodge upon its prospect of brilliant success in the future . With these few words I icturn you our best thanks . The Chairman then said : The next toast I have to propose is a rather unusual one at Masonic meetings , but we are not following Masonic rule strictly this evening . I am sure it will be a toast

appreciated by all . It is the t last of " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers . " We have the honour of having in our company Col . Hope , who has been decorated with the Victoria Cross , That is an honour not given lightly , but is strictly the reward for personal gallantry . We have also the advantage of having the society of the old and distinguished volunteer officer , Capt . Bird , ancl we have

also Bro , Edmonds , who has known some service as a seaman , so that the three services are representee ! . Col . Hope in response , said : Worshipful Master , on behalf of my old comrades of the army I venture to return my thanks for the toast which you have just given . It is the recollection of such scenes that cheer soldiers by the camp fire . I am sure if on all occasions we cculd anticipate the good

things in store for us when we come home we should strive even more than we have done in the past . Captain Bird : I am sure , sir , there is very little left for me to say as an unpaid soldier , but ' when we speak of the volunteers , we speak of an arm of the service which caji comn-. and at very short notice from one hundred to one hundred and thirty thousand well qualified

troops , ready to face the enemy in any part of the world to which they may be called . It is an honour that I am proud of to have a command in that service . There arc higher honours , Mee that which has been won by my friend on my left . It is an honour to which many aspire . I would go myself this very night , anel if there were a chance I would have that cross . Bro . Eelmonds said it hael

been his pleasing duty to travel some thousands of miles in many ships of Her Majesty ' s navy , anel also in the mercantile marine , and also in those of foreign navies , and the British were beyond comparison the best . The Past Master said it was his privilege to propose the next toast , " The Health of their Worshipful Master . " It needed no wouls of his to urge it on the notice of those present . They

had seen him at his work in the lodge , and it was a proof of their good opinion that they had re-elected him to be their Master for the ensuing year . He concluded by referring to the origin of the New Finsbury Park Lodge , which was causeel by the overgrowth of the lodge to which the founders belonged . He proposed "The Health of the W . Master , Bro . Purkiss , " and hoped

that the causes of discomfort in the old lodge would be avoided in the new one . Bro . Puikiss , in returning thanks , assured the brethren that he full } ' appreciated the honour of being Master of the lodge-, and the increased honourthe brethren had done him in electing him to fill tlie chair for another year . His best efforts would be directed to secure the comfort of the brethren and thc well working of the

loelge . If they all tried to perform their separate duties and to aid each other that result would be attained . The Chairman next proposed " The Health of tlie Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Terry . The last toast was that of "The Officers of the Lodge , " which the Chairman coupled with the name of Bro . Davis , who , in returning thanks , made some appropriate remarks on thc great

importance of possessing a staff of officers thoroughly efficient for the duties required of them . The remainder of the evening was enlivened by some delightful vocal music , the New Finsbury Park Lodge being unusually fortunate in thc possession of a large number of musical members and

friends . There was besides an air of the most genuine amity and good fellowship prevailing all present , which rendered thc party a thoroughly enjoyable one , and we beg to congratulate the Worshipful Master and the brethren in having made this summer meeting at the Alexandra Palace such a genuine success .

MIDDI . ETON . —Imperial George Lodge ( No , 78 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge was helel at the Assheton Arms on Thursday , June 27 th . There was a large attendance both of brethren and visitors . Bro . W . Percival , W . M ., presided , and was assisted by Bros . F . Fothergill , S . W . ; J . Hatton , J . W . ; H . Heywood , P . M ., Treas . ; S , Hewitt , Sec . ; P . Lawton , J . D . ; J . Eckersley , I . G . ; and

J . Kent , Tyler . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . Clarke , Stephens , Andrews , Crompton , Dawson , J . M . Percival , Appleby , Whiley , Nowell , and Southworth . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes ofthe previous meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . W . J . Iliffe was proposed for initiation by the W . M . The ballot was unanimously in his favour . Mr . Iliffe was accordingly

initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree by the W . M . The working tools were presented by the J . W ., and the ancient charge was delivered by Bro . J . Wood , P . P . G . A . D . C . Hearty good wishes were accorded from Lodges 152 , 163 , 1034 , 1219 , 1588 , 16 33 , and 1730 . It was unanimously agreeel that the lodge adjourn until September 26 th . Thc loelge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the

banquet tabic . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Wood proposed " The Health of the Initiate , " lo which Bro . Iliffe responded , and expressed the gratification he felt at being admitted amongst their number . Bro . H . Heywood proposed "Thc Visitors , " which was very warmly received , and expressed the gratification

felt by the members of No . 78 at seeing the representatives of so many lodges present with them that evening . He trusted it would not be long before they repeated their visit . Bros . Southworth and Clarke responded on behalf of the visiting brethren , and expressed the pleasure they had felt in being present that evening . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings of the evening .

"WHITEHA . VEN .-Sun , Square and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The last of the festivals of St . John thc Baptist , in West Cumberland , for the present

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year , was held in connection with this old and flourishing lodge on Friday afternoon , tlie 28 th ult ., at the Freemasons ' Hill , College-street . The members did not muster in a force consistent with the number on the roll ( over 120 ) , but the \ isltors attended from far and near . The following is a list of the members present : —Bros . J . L . Paitson , W . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Montgomery , S . W . ; ' W . Sandwith ,

P . M ., P . P . G . Tyler , as J . W . ; W . B . Gibson , P . M . and Treas , P . G . Sec ; W . H . Atkinson , Sec ; J . Cooper , Org ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . Beslay , Steward ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M ., P . P . G . f . W . ; E . Fearon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . Barr , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Dr . Henry , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; E . T ) son , W . M . elect ; Chas . Rigg , J . Casson , W . Holloway , S . J . Newman , M . Golightly , W . F . Hunter , D . Dickinson , T .

Smith , J . Rothery , J . W . Mills , J . I . Wilson , Chas . Mossop , W . Pagen , Chas . Dalton , J . Milligan , W . Jackson , T . Tyson , and G . Fitzgerald , Tyler . The visitors were : — Bros . W . Kirkbride , P . M . ^ g , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Upittal , P . M . 8 / 2 , P . P . G . Supt . W . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ); G . J . MeKay , W . M . I 2 g , P . G . A . D . C ; J . Wood , P . M . g 62 ; F . Hodgson , S . W ., 872 ;

J . T . Ray , J . W . 872 ; J . W . Young , P . M . 1400 , P . G . Purst . ' . J . Tallentire , J . W . 1400 ; J . H . Banks , 371 ; J . S . Braithwaite , 872 . R . Bailey , 1002 ; A . Hardie , 872 ; W . Gaspey , 1073 ; T . Atkinson , 872 ; W . Carlyle , Treas . 1400 ; R . Pearson , P . M . 995 , Ulverstone , P . G . Reg . West Lancashire ; G . Case , 995 ; W . Bith , J . W . 1021 , Barrow-in-Furness ; D . W . Finney , P . M . 1250 , Warrington ; Jos .

Probert , P . M . 24 , Newcastle-on-Tyne , and 424 , Gateshead The lodge having been opened Bro . Gibson , P . M ., took the chair , whereupon , Bro . E . Tyson , W . M . elect , was presented to him for installation , and afterwards was regularly installed , saluted , and proclaimed , according to antient custom . The following appointments were made —Bros . J . L . Paitson , I . P . M . ; J . Milligan , S . W . ; J .

Rothery , J . W . ; W . B . Gibson , Treas . ( ninth time ); J . W . Miles , Sec . ; W . F . Hunter , S . D . ; I . Wilson , J . D . ; Jas . Cooper , Org . ; W . Jackson , D . C ; J . Casson , and M . Golightly , Stewards ; W . Bewhy , I . G . ; and G . Fitzgerald , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and Wardens were tlelivered by Bro . Kenworthy , P . M ., and that to the brethren generally of 119 by Bro . Gibson . The Treasurer then

presented a very satisfactory balance sheet , which was adopted nem . dis . ; and , after a running fire of hearty gooel wishes from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in form . The brethren immediately adjourned to the banqueting hall below , where an excellent collation was provided by Bro . E . Fearon , P . M ., Bro . E . Tyson presided , faced by his Warders , and supported right and lift by scveial P . M . ' s of

different lodges . Tlie Chairman proposed in succession the usual loyal toasts , and opened ihe craft portion of the post-pranelial proceedings with " The Health of H . lt . H . the M . W . Grand Master of England , " which was drunk with full honours . Bro . Gibson gave the " M . W . Pro . Grand Master , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " which also was received with all the

honours , Bro . McKay , in proposing thc "R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Cumberland and Westmorland , " gave one evidence of the flourishing state of the Province under the Earl ol Bective's Grand Mastership , in the fact that £ 100 was voted at the last meeting for the Boys ' School , and he ( Bro . M'Kay , ) who would represent the province as steward at the forthcoming festival , expected

he should be able to take up a total of £ 2 ^ 0 for ihe institution . Bro . Dr . Henry propose ! the " H . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., and the rest ol the Prov . Grand Officers , " which he coupled with the names of Bros . Gibson , Lamonby , M'Kay , and Paitson , who severally responeled . Bro . Paitson , in highly complimentary terms , proposed the " Newly installed Master of Lodge 119 , Bro .

E . Tyson , " and , as his I . P . M ., promised him every assistance during his year of office . The toast being drunk with much warmth , the chairman rose to reply . He hoped that what had been said of him by Bro . Paitson would be no exaggeration at the close of his year of office . Ever since he entered the threshold of Masonry eleven years ago , he had made up his mind never to stop till he got into the chair ,

and no effoit of his should be wanting to keep the lodge in that working order which had now existed during so many years . He shoulel do everything to promote thc still further welfare of 119 , and hoped the lodge would not lose any of its former prestige . He would conclude by saying that if his year of office was only as successful as that of his predecessor , he shoulel be perfectly happy and content . Bro .

Barrs proposeel the " Newly appointed Oflicers , " which was responded to by Bros . Milligan , Roihery , Miles , and others . The Chairman then gave the "Immediate Past Master , Bro . Paitson , " who replied . Bro Montgomery proposeel the " Installing Masters , Bros . Gibson and Kenworthy , " and the feirmer brother acknowledged the compliment for his colleague and himself . Bro . Sandwith proposed the

" W . M . ' s , P . M . ' s and Officers of other Lodges , " which was replied to by those present . The Chairman , in giving the " Visiting Brethren , " welcomed more especially Bros . Pearson anil Case , from Diversion , two ot Lis oldest friends . Bro . Pearson , in reply , said that it spoke well for the prosperity of so old a lodge as 119 , and Bro . Tyson had been thrice a candidate for the Master ' s chair , and at

last had been successful , as he had lately observed in the Freemason . Those three contests certainly did not detract from Bro . Tyson ' s claims anel abilities , but showed unmistakably that the lodge hatl abundance of working talent to fall back upon . There was therefore all thc more credit in Bro . Tyson having stood three elections for the Master ' s chair . Bros . Case , Frimey , and M'Kay also

replied . At this moment tlie W . M . received a telegram from Bro . Bowes , P . M . 129 , P . P . G . J . W ., Cumberland and Westmorland , at Warrington , conveying his congratulations and best wishes . Bro Atkinson proposed the "P . M . ' s of lodge no , " which was responded to by Bros . Gibson , Barr , Sandwith , and Henry . After the "Masonic Charities , " by Bro . Gibson , the " Tyler's Toast" brought a pleasant evening to a close at a few minutes past nine . In thc