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The usual Banquet afterwards took place , a ( which the usual toasts were proposed and responded to , and the enjoyment of the brethren was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of the Misses L ydia Prescott , Carrie Irwin , and Mr . Michael and Mrs . W . Long , while Mr . Fred Searle ' s humorous additions to the programme were greatly appreciated .

© <© <© The new hall of the Franklin Lodge , No . 8 3 8 , Boston , was opened on October 26 th . The premises were formerly used as a club , and are commodious and convenient . The rooms have been handsomely furnished and decorated . The

opening ceremony was performed by the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Yarborough , who was assisted by the YAY . Bro . Rev . Canon Bullock , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and vicar of Spalding .

© « a > < s » A contributor to the Tyler-Kcvslouc offers the following suggestions in reference to speeches at Masonic gatherings : — " It too frequently occurs that when a non-resident brother is visiting a lodge , the presiding officer in all kindness of heart , calls upon the visitor for a speech .

" Now , while hundreds of men are superior in their business abilities , can write beautifully and forcibly , and converse in a free and elegant manner , they are completely lost when they attempt to speak in public . Their versatility does not include the art of public speaking , which is a gift that few men possess . He feels that he cannot refuse the

invitation , which is tendered as a compliment , and mounts the rostrum , anxious to scatter a few pregnant gems of thought around among the assembled brothers . The big ideas that filled his soul with inspiration and dumb yearning , adjourn ; he gets wild and skittish , and then reels off in a

loquacious and instructive style that ' I am happy to be with you this evening , and am pleased to see so many of you present . ' He resumes his seat , mops the dew off his brow , looks at his watch , and in every way indicates an innate desire to go home . "There is no use of any officer inflicting useless pain on

a brother member , for it is painful to be requested to make a speech when one has nothing to say and has had no time for preparation .

" How much better it would be to hrst quietly ask or cause to be asked the visitor if he would like to say a few words , and if he declines , it is neither hospitality nor kindness to call him out . It would make him more comfortable and have a tendency to make him think that his visit has been appreciated . Show a little consideration for the

feelings of visiting brethren , and they will be grateful to you . " It would be well for visiting brethren to prepare some little ' small talk , ' so that when called for remarks on good of the Order , they could entertain the brethren with a few enlivening remarks . It would not be out of place to waive the strict formalities for the time being . There are very few brethren but would enjoy their meetings more thoroughl y and think 'life well worth living , ' if this were done . "

«& ¦* o Owing to the great success of Perrier , the French Natural Sparkling Table Water , the London offices have been removed from 45 and 4 6 , New Bond Street , to 43 and 47 , Wigmore Street , W .

A deputation of Isle of Wight Freemasons waited upon Princess Henry of Battenberg , at her request , to present (" oilier inspection an emblematic banner which the Isle of Wight lodges are presenting to the Yectis Lodge , London ,

J'jnlo / , ;/ SI / / IKI / . hmrt , Xrirjwrt , Irh of Wight . members of which are Bros . Major Seeley , M . P ., Sir Barrington Simeon , and Dr . Dabbs , well known Isle of Wighters . The pole of the banner was constructed of oak , 600 years old , taken from Carisbrooke Castle .

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