Sussex.

SUSSEX .

LEWES . —boul . l Saxon Modye ( jNo . bUO ) . —Tne installation ol Bro . Chittenden , W . M . elect of the above lodge , took place at the Freemasons' Hail , Lewes , on Wednesday the 17 th ult . There was a very large attendance of the brethren , including many visitors , among whom we noticed the V . W . Bros . G . C . Dalbiac , D . Prov . GAL ; G . E . Pocock , P . M . 338 , 390 , P . G . S . B . and Prov . G . Sec ; W . Verrall , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Banister , Prov . J . G . W . ; W . A . Stuckey , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; J . Mc Gee , P . Prov . G . D . C ; Tasker ,

Prov . G . S . B . ; Fabian , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Freeman , Prov . S . G . W . ; Butcher , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Pur . ; W . R-. Wood , P . M ., 390 ; Tatham , Prov . G . Steward ; C . J . Corder , Prov . G . Steward ; AVoodhead , Levesay , Booty , Treacher , Cherriman , P . Prov . G . Pur . ; Buckman , Lumley Smith , 105 , J . Rogers , & c . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock . The W . M . Bro . Bridger was unfortunately prevented from attending by a domestic calamity . The report of the Finance Committee shows balance in favour of the locl The

a ge . ceremony of installation was most ably worked by Bro . " G . E . Pocock , P . G . S . B . and P . M . The W . M . having been duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , he appointed the following brethren as the officers , delivering a suitable address to each : — Bros . B . A . Hearn , S . W . ; Inigo Gell , J . W . ; Turner , Sec ; Cook , S . D . ; Lc-ney , J . D . ; W . G . AViles , I . G . ; Booty , D . C . The loclge was closed in clue formand the brethren adjourned to the banquet

, , which took place at the Star Hotel , at six o'clock . The W . M . presided , supported by his officers and the following viz .: —The V . W . the D : Prov . G . M . Bro . G . C . Dalbiac ; Bros . G . E . Pocock , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec ; Banister , Prov . J . G . W . ; W . Verrall , Prov . G . Treas . and P . M . ; J . H . Scott , Prov . S . G . D . ; 0 . Freeman , Prov . S . G . W . ; John Bacon , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; P . R . Wilkinson , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; W . A . StuckevPProvJGDJMcGeeP

, . . ... ; . , . Prov . G . D . C ; Fabian , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Butcher , P . Prov . G . Pur . ; Kuhe , Prov . G . Organist ; Tasker , Prov . G . S . B . ; Lucas , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; W . R . Wood , W . M . 27 ; Capt Woodhead , Lumley Smith ( 105 ) . From lodge 338 , Bros . Tatham , W . M ., Prov . G . Steward ; Corder , Prov . G . Steward ; G . Attree , J . Rogers , Bramiveli , Cobbett ,

Treacher , Willmott , Whatford . From loclge 39-1 : Bros . W . Curtis , S . W . ; Marchant , J . W ; J . Bull ; Challen , Sec ; H . Masters ; E . Burn , S . Saunders , R . Cherriman , P . M ., Jones , Walland . Lodce 1031 : Martin , S . W . Johnstone , Vincent . Lodge 1113 : Boyce , S . W ., Livesay , Sec , & e . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . rose and . said : —Tlie first toast I have to propose is "The Queen and the Craft . " I am glad that it is so , for it matters not where and when we are assembledrespect and love for our

, Queen is paramount . Next to that great tie is "The Craft , " may further prosperity be added to it . The National Anthem followed . The W . M . said the next toast is "The . R . W . tbe G . M . of England , the Earl of Zetland . " Not only is he a nobleman of high standing , bufc he is a good Mason , and rules the Craft in an excellent way , and his merit ancl worth deserve to be appreciated . The W . M . said , I now propose to you " Lord Panmure ,

the R . W . D . G . M . of England , and the Grand Officers , past and present . " I have alluded to the GAL as an excellent Mason , so likewise , is Lord Panmure . All present , I know , have not seen him in the Grand Lodge discharging his duties , but those who have , like myself , can bear testimony to the ability displayed , and the care with ivhich not only fche interest of the Craft in general is guarded , but of individual lodges and Masons—may Lord Panmure be spared for many years to discharge the functions of his high Masonic position . It is no wonder therefore brethren , that with so good a head , the

Grand Officers are likewise so efficient in discharge of their duties , and it was wifch great satisfaction to this loclge in particular , and to the Sussex Masons in general , that two years ago our distinguished and excellent Brother Pocock , was appointecl to office in ^ Grand Lodge ; he lias heen congratulated so frequently and so heartily on his elevation thai I need not detain the lodge with his merits more particularly as he has been unfortunately called away . Tlie present time gives me an opportunitfco speak of another distinguished

y Brother and P . M . of this lodge , viz ., Brother Verrall , who though not a Grand Officer , has a great deal to do with Grand Lodge In the discharge of his duties as a member of the Board of General Purposes , a Board of very great importance , and one that should be held in high estimation by all good Masons , seeing how much aood ensues ancl how many evils and difficulties are discovered " and avoided by the faithful discharge of their duties . Bro . VERRALL , said : h not Grand Officer

Thoug a , I desire to tender my thanks for the manner in which the last toast has been proposed by the AVAL , and for the personal mention of myself . Of Lord Panmure , I would say he is a most , perfect man of business , combining the suaviter in modo with theforliter in re , and I am sure he would be delighted if he knew how highly his conduct was appreciated by us . ° The W . M . said : — "We now come nearer home , and I have great pleasure o Proposing " The Duke of Richmond , the R . AV . Prov . G . M . of Sussex . " It is true that we see little of his grace , hut we should bear m mind that he is and ever has been a good Mason . A « e

and other infirmities have , I believe , alone prevented his being more frequently amongst us . ' * The AV . M . next said : I now call upon the brethren to fill a bumper to "the D . Prov . G . M ., Captain Dalbiac and the Provincial Grancl Officers of Sussex . " Compliments are paid in social life , as well as in Freemasonry , ancl I must be allowed to say that I feel it a great honour , ancl deeply appreciate the this evening of our respected Bro . Dalbiac ,

presence of whom I must observe that I challenge any one to say that he has not most faithfully ancl ably discharged his duties in a proper , true , and consistent manner . I only hope that such an excellent brother may be long spared to us , ancl that he may have such good officers as now support him in his arduous duties . The D . PEOV . GAI-( who on rising was received with that sincerity of feeling which ever awaits his presence ) said : It has frequently heen my pleasure

during the last three or four years , to be placed in a similar position to the present , that of gratification ancl duty ; gratification to acknowledge your kind mark of esteem ; ancl cluty , in acknowledging the fraternal regard received at your hands . Y ' ou must take a Mason's word that I feel deeply your kindness . It affords me the greatest gratification to see to-night a member of true ancl tried Masonsmet to celebrate the installation of the WMof the South

, .. Saxon Loclge , and therein , I and all of us may derive a useful lesson , more especially when reminded of the floor cloth of our loclge . Lodges , like individuals , rise ancl fall , and circumstances occur over whicli we have no control ; at times prosperous , at others the reverse . Twenty years . ago , upon my return from India , I well recollect meeting four or five friends who managed ancl kept tins lodge together ; going through the working aud then retiring for

social enjoyment . I wish they were here now to see the present prosperity of the loclge . To the brethren of the Brighton lodges ,, a deep debt of gratitude is due for resuscitating this loclge . Forty years ago Lewes was an important military station ancl Freemasonry flourished in the extreme , but time has altered it . To Brother Butcher , as an old and immediateP . M ., Iperhaps ought to have given lace in expressing leasuregratificationand honouriu

prop my p , , , posing the health of "Bvo . Chittenen , the newly installed Master of this lodge . " It is unnecessary for me to say one good word in his behalf , being so well-known to you , but I must add , that I feel satisfied that any loclge under his presidency will succeed and prosper . Bro . CHITTENDEN , W . M . :-It is a difficult task to speak of

oneself . The ) . r / rov . G . M . lias so kindly and in sucn complimentary terms alluded to me , that I feel a diffidence in returning thanks , it has afforded me sincere pleasure to become the AV . M . of this lodge and I feel the responsibility of the duties ivhich I have solemnly undertaken . Should I fail in properly discharging them , it will be from want of ability alone . AVhen I was initiated by Bro . Stuckey ( which ceremony " he performed in a most able manner ) I well remember the impression it made upon me ;

ancl year by year Ihave regardedFreemasonry with ( if I may so speak ) increased affection ; indeed I look upon it as one of the noblest of orders , daily exemplifying by act and deed those golden rules of brotherly love , relief and truth . I hope that Ishall he enabled toloolc back to this clay , when my year of office has ended , with feelings of satisfaction , and that I may realise the opinion of the D . Prov . G . M . that ' - ' any lodge under my presidency will succeed and prosper , "

more particularly in respect to this loclge . Should I live to be an octogenarian , I shall regard with pleasure the period when I was installed W . M . of the South Saxon Lodge , and the presiding over you my brethren , and ever consider it one of the happiest moments of my life . I hope never to forget the cluty I owe , first to the Great Architect , and secondly to the Craft . I havo now the pleasure of proposing the health of "The Past Masters . " The I ) . Prov .

GAL has spoken of the loclge in years gone by when it was in adversity . I am happy to say the light of prosperity is now shining upon it . A few brethren , including Bros . Bridger , Butcher £ c , combined together , and hy their exertions maintained it ; all honour to them , for they are true and good Masons . Bro . A EREALp acknowledged the toasts . W . M .: I now give you the " A isitor _ s . " It- is impossible to enumerate them , for their name is legion ,

including members of the Clarence , York , Brunswick and Yarborough lodges , & c . So pleased are we to see them , that wo know not how to make enough of them , ancl they will always find a welcome at the South Saxon Lodge . Bros . TATHAM , AVAL 338 , and FREEMAN AVAL , 390 , returned thanks . The AV . M . then proposed tho ' ¦ 'Initiates / ' whicli was acknowledged by Bro . Lucas and the officersobserving how trul he to the Lewes

, y pleased was see brethren taking " an interest in the lodge , most particularly Ins brother Gell , the , J . W ., and hoping soon to see him in the chair . Bro . GELL responded . The Tylers' Toast brought the meeting to a close , and the Brighton Brethren then left for their h-unes by a special train , much gratified at the proceedings of the evming .