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been elected for the second time to fill the chair . He would also associate with the toast the name of their present chairman , " Bro . the Rev . R . St . John Tyrwhitt , " who had kindly consented to officiate for the W . M , Most of the Past Masters of the Apollo left Oxford , but the chairman happily remained behind . They were very glad to see him , and hoped he would come among them more frequently .

The Chairman next proposed the "Visitors , " coupling with the toast the name of ' Bro . Hyde Clarke , D . Prov . G . M . of Turkey , " who had established several Masonic Lodges in Asia Minor .

_ Bro . Hyde Clarke returned thanks for the kindness and hospitality , and adverted to the part he had taken in the establishment of lodges in Smyrna , where Sir E . Bulwer Lytton was G . M ., and at Ephesus . He regarded Masonry as the great bond of union between nations , and in visiting this University he should carry hack with him pleasurable associations in connection with Masonry ancl learning . Many young men might be prompted by curiosity to embrace Masonrybut from long

, experience he could assure them that the more they studied it the more they would find of truth and virtue pervading it . The toast which followed was that of "The Newly-Initiated Brethen , " which was responded to by several . Bro . Fielding , leader of the Orpheus Glee Union , sang the " Entered Apprentices " song in excellent style . " Prosperity to the Alfred , Churchill , Cherwell , and Bowyer Lod

ges , " was then given , and responded to by the representatives of each lodge . The pleasure of the festival was greatly enhanced by the rich musical treat afforded hy Bros . Fielding , Montem Smith , Donald King , and Ralph Wilkinson , all distinguished professionals from London , who were specially engaged for the occasion . Some of the choicest for which the Orpheus

gems Glee Union have become so celebrated , were given in excellent style . As usual , Mr . Fielding ' s "Sally in our Alley " was one of the chief features of the evening , and elicited rounds of applause . Some of the part songs were so exquisitely given , that tbey ^ were obliged to be repeated . Bros . Montem Smith , Donald King , and R . Wilkinson also contributed some solos , ivith spirited and telling effect .

^ Altogether the festival was a great success , and highly creditable to all who took part in it , more especially to the stewards , who consisted of Bros . L . G . Gordon Bobbins , A . E . Hardy , the Earl of Jersey , N . P . Gepp , Meredith Brown , Charles R . Tottenham ( stroke and coxswain of the University eight-oar last year ) , and C . Widworth Williamson .

SUSSEX . BRIGHTON - . —Poijal York Lodge ( So . 315 ) . —One of the largest , happiest , ancl most friendly meetings connected with the Craft , ever held in the " queen of watering places , " took place at the Old Ship Hotel , on Tuesday evening , the 5 th inst ., upon the occasion of the installation of Bro . Hugh Saunders as the W . M . of the above lodge . The worthy brother , elected unanimously to the proud and important position of W . M . has

, passed his lifetime in Brighton , —years of untiring , indefatigable , and honourable industry as a tradesman , resulting in a competence , of the fruits of which , at nearly the advanced age allotted to man , he shortly hopes , in retirement , to reap the enjoyment of carrying with him , we are sure , the sincere regard and best wishes of a host of friends . Bro . Saunders , for very many yearshas been a subscribing member of the York Lod

, ge , hut modesty , innate , deterred him from seeking other office than that of Treasurer , which he has for a long period discharged to the entire satisfaction of the brethren associated with him . Iu 1 SG 5 and 1806 he was appointed J . W . and S . W . The lodge was opened at a quarter past four o'clock , by Bro . Robinson , W . M ., who has ably carried out the duties of his years' office . An initiation followed , and in clue course Bro . Saunders was

installed as the W . M . of Lodge No . 315 , according to ancient custom , and received with the usual salutations . The W . M . then , after affixing on the breast of the out-going Master , a jewel , voted to him hy the lodge in recognition of his services , proceeded to appoint the following as his officers : —Bros . W . Hudson , S . W . ; C . Wren , J . W . ; J . Curtis , Sec . ; J . W . Stride , S . D . ; B . Chatfield JDJMillerDirof CersBNellIG

, .. ; . , . . ; . , .. ; and B . Tillstone , Steward . The lodge was then duly closed , not the least pleasurable feature , prior to which being the excellent rendering by York brethren , ( Bros . Buekman , Embling , J . Bull , A . Cowley , and Kenyon , accompanyist ) , of those old but sterling anthems , — " Behold how good ancl joyful , "' and " I will

lift up mine eyes , " ancl the responses . The gratifying i-eception given to the new * W . M ., and the tendering of thanks hy the out-going W . M . to his previous compeers . A banquet followed , of which nearly ninety brethren partook , Bro . Saunders , W . M ., occupying the chair . Bro . Colonel D'Albiac , Prov . G . M ., was prevented by indisposition only from attendance , hut was ably represented by Bro . E . J . Furner , D . Prov . G . M . Among the visiting W . M . ' s were those of the ClarenceBrunswickand

, , Yorborough Lodges ( Brighton ) , South Saxon Lodge ( Lewes ) , Derwent Lodge ( Hastings ) , Lodge of Friendship ( Worthing ) , and Tyrian Lodge ( Eastbourne ) . In addition were present several P . M . 's of the York Lodge , including Bros . Robinson , C . P . Smith , Challen , W . Curtis , Lucas , Ade , W . R . Wood , Marchant , & c ., and a strong muster of the members of Lodge No . 315 . The visiting brethren included many holding high

office in the province . The repast was most enjoyable . Mr . Bacon doing his best to please the W . M . ancl his many visitors ,, ancl the brethren generally . The cloth removed , the W . M . proceeded to propose " The M . W . the Grand Master of England , the Earl of Zetland , " ancl " ' The R . W . the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , past and present , " expatiating upon the long period of

service rendered by the former , and the generous and valuable assistance afforded by the D . G . M . and officers . Bro . Patten , Sec to the Girls' School , returned thanks , referring , from his personal knowledge , to the noble earl ' s powerful aid in the cause of Freemasonry , and concluded by commending the Masonic charities to the notice of the York brethren and visitors ,, ancl especially the Girls' School , at the coming festival of whicli

their esteemed D . G . M . had consented to preside . The proposition , of " The health of the R . W . the G . M . of Sussex , Bro . Colonel Dalbiac , " was most feelingly given by the WM ., who stated that the kindest feeling had ever been displayed towards the brethren generally in the province , further evinced in regard to the York Lodge , by the letter received from Bro . Dalbiac , expressive of his regret , from illness , of non-attendance , and

sincere wishes for the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the members . "The V . W . D . Prov . G . Master of Sussex Bro . E . T . Furner , and Prov . Grand Officers , past ancl present " was next given , the W . M . tendeaing his sincere thanks to Bro .

Furner for his attendance that evening , thus affording another proof of his great love for the Craft , and his desire that the province under his particular care should flourish . The D . Prov . G . M ., in acknowledgment , spoke in eulogistic terms of Bro , Saunders , W . M ., who in every sense had shown himself a good . Mason , and whom it had pleased the Prov . G . M . to confirm by conferring upon him rank in the province which he richly meritedwhen neither a P . M . nor W . M . P . M . Robinson then

, proposed " The health of the Worshipful Master , " following in the laudable strain of the previous speaker . The W . M . 's speech in reply was a most feeling and Masonic one , thankful for the past , and desirous of being spared for many years to testify his admiration of the Order , ancl his earnest wish for its prosperity "The Health of the Visitors" was then given , coupled with the name of Bro . John ScottProv . G . S . W . of Sussexwho replied as

, , , follows : — "Worshipful Master , —As you have done me the honour of coupling my name with that of the visitors , it devolves upon me , on their behalf ancl my own to thank you for the very fraternal and hosptable manner in which . you have welcomed and entertained us . I can assure you that it has been a source of great gratification to all of us to have been present to-day , and to have assisted in doing honours to your W . M . on the

night of installation , ancl when I see so many visitors standing up around me in common with myself to acknowledge your courtesy . When I seo so many members of tho lodgo seated round the table , I think that tho Royal York has just reason to bo proud of having gathered together so largo and important a body of Masons as aro now assembled . I never remember to have seen a similar mooting to this , and I boliovo it to bo unprecedented in the annals of any private lodgo iu this town or

in this province , and if tho members of the Royal York Lodgo may bo justly proud of such a gathering , still more reason havo they to bo proud of tho occasion which draws us together , for it is to do honour to a brother , who though not a Pocock , uor a Wood , nor a Freeman in Masonic repute has so faithfully carried out tho true principles of Freemasonry iu all tho relations of life , that as a citizen ho is universally respected by his fellow townsmen , and as a Mason ho is looked up to by his brethren and regarded by them as a liviug exponent of their principles . "Honour to whom honour is duo , " aud honour is due , to those brethren who dovoto thoir timo and their talents to