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J . AV . ; T . Chisnall , S . D . ; E . Dowsing , jun ., J . D . ; J . Bowler , I . G . The lodge was then closed in solemn form by the newlyelected AV . M ., and the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The banquet took place about six o ' clock , the AV . M . presiding , supported by the D . Prov . G . M . and the officers of the lodge . The dinner was well served by Bro . Bowler , and the dessert and wines were of first-class character . The arrangements great satisfaction . The repast being over

gave very , the AV . M . gave "The Queen , " "The Prince of AA ales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " In alluding to the marriage of the Prince of Wales , he said he hoped Hadleigh would not he backward in her loyal demonstrations on that occasion . The AV . M . next gave " The G . M . of England , the Earl of Zetland , " followed by the "D . G . M ., the Earl de Grey and Ripon . " Drunk with high honours . The AV . M . shortly afterwards again

rose and gave " The health of the Prov . G . M ., Col . Adair . " It was a name well known to all of them , and more excellent or a more worthy man it was impossible to conceive . ( Applause . ) They ought to congratulate themselves in having such a man as Col . Adair connected with Masonry . Drank with high honours . — The AV . M . gave "The health of Bro Freeman , D . Prov . G . M .. " who had done the honour of being present among them on that occasion . ( Applause . ) His urbanity of mannerkind and

, amiable disposition had endeared him to all Masons . ( Hear , hear . ) The lodges throughout the province of Suffolk were his constant care , and he felt himself justified in saying that Suffolk would not have stood in half so good a position had it not been for the exertions of their friend Freeman . ( Applause . ) He felt very much indebted to Bro . Freeman for attending on that occasion , and installing him AA ' . M . of the Lodge of Virtue and Silence . ( Hear , hear . ) He ( the AV . M . ) did not know how he

could repay him for such kindness . He would endeavour , however , to do his duty in that high office in Avhich they had been pleased to place him . ( Applause . ) Drank with Masonic honours . The D . Prov . G . M ., on rising to respond , said he thanked them most sincerely for the kind and cordial manner in which the toast by the AV . M . had been responded to by the brethren . He had endeavoured to discharge the duties of the D . Prov . G . M . to their satifaction , and he trusted he had succeeded . ( Applause . ) It gave him great pleasure at all times to assist the lodges in

the province , and to take part in the installation of brethren to the honourable office of AV . M . ( Hear , hear . ) He knew that Bro . Robinson was highly esteemed , not only by the Lodge of Virtue and Silence , but by the whole town of Hadleigh . ( Applause . ) It therefore Avas a great source of pleasure to him to be present at his installation . He would only congratulate the lodge in having got such a man to preside over them for the ensuing year , and he was certain that he would work himself

into a state of proficiency , so as ably and satisfactorily to discharge the duties of his office ; and , with a little assistance from the brethren , he felt assured he would prove a great acquisition to the lodge over which he presided . ( Hear , hear . ) He had not had much to talk about Avith respect to the Province of Suffolk , but he was happy to say Masonry was progressing . He would just say that before any one was permitted to enter into Masonry his character ht to be inquired

oug into , so that no unpleasantness might afterwards arise . In some part of the province exertions were put forth with the idea that by increasing its numbers they were supporting the progress of the Order ; but it had the contrary effect . They ought to he very cautious who they admitted ; and if the Lodge of Virtue and Silence had not increased to the extent which might have been Avished , he would say , do not despair , and by all means let

them not admit any one who would be a plague-spot to them , such as had been the ease in some places . The D . Prov . G . M . then alluded to the lodge at Southwold , wdiere , at one time , great exertions were made to increase the number of members , which at one time reached 57 , but which had dwindled down to about seven . Their lodge , though hot a large one , was of that class whose members practised Masonry amongsc themselves , and that was the kind of thing which was wanted , for they

were the true principles of the Order to ivhich they belonged . ( Applause . ) He again thanked them for their kindness . —The D . PROV . G . M . said he had obtained permission to propose a toast . It wos the health of a brother who ivas known to them all . They knew his good qualifications , and therefore it would be superfluous in him to say more . He would give them "The Health of the AV . M ., Bro . Robinson . ( Drank with all honours . )—The AV . M ., in responding to the toast , said be rose with feelings of considerable pleasure to thank them for this kind expression of their feelings towards him . He could not adequately

express the gratitude he felt for placing him in the high position of AV . M . He had taken upon himself the responsible duties of the office , and he only hoped that at the expiration of his year of office he should have had the good fortune to secure their approbation . Nothing should be wanting on his part to advance the interests of the lodge and faithfully to discharge the duties of such a high and honourable office . ( Applause . ) Towards his fellow townsmen he felt great respect . He had dweit amongst

them for many years , and his family before him , and he hoped that he should never be found wanting in forwarding or assisting , in any matter in which the interest of Hadleigh was concerned . ( Applause . ) His great object would be to Avin the esteem j > f those around him . He thanked the brethren most sincerely for their kindness . —Bro . HART gave " The Health of Bro . Henry Luff , " who had been so kind as to come from a distance to assist them in their ceremony . He thought the brethren were

much indebted to him for his kindness . ( Applause . ) He begged to propose his health as a visiting brother . ( Drank with all honours . ) Bro . LUFF , in returning thanks , said he should be happy at all times to assist them in any way that he could . It gave him much pleasure in meeting them . He regretted more of the Ipswich brethren were not present . He had endeavoured to get more to come , but from various circumstances they were prevented . There was one matter which

hewould refer to , and that was the absence of a " Lodge of Instruction " in Hadleigh . He felt sure much good would arise from it , and the bretbren would not fail to receive benefit in the study aud practice of Masonry . ( Hear , Hear . ) He would take this opportunity of urging upon their notice the case of a late brother—AVoohiough—who had left four orphan children ( all girls ) without any means of support . Both father and mother were deadand the orphans were now dependant upon

, the bounty of their friends . They were endeavouring to get one of the girls into the school at Battersea , and he earnestly hoped the brethren of Suffolk would give their aid in tbisreally painful but deserving case . He should be happy to receive the support of any brother on behalf of the candidate . ( Applause ) . Bro . GOLDING proposed the " Health of the P . M ., Bro . Muriel , " - and thanks to him for his iuterest in the lodge . ( Drank with honours . )—Bro . MURIEL , P . M ., replied . It gave him great

pleasure to find they had elected a brother ivho , he was sure , would perform the duties of his office with satisfaction to all . ( Applause . ) Bro . Muriel then referred to the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , to be held in Hadleigh , and said he hoped they would have a large muster of brethren from all parts of the province . ( Hear , hear . )—The W . M . next gave "The Healths of the S . AV . and J . AV . " The S . AV ., he said , was- a brother of kind and amiable disposition , and ono who , he felt

assured , would do his duty . ( Hear , hear . ) The J . AV ., he believed , would prove an excellent officer . ( Applause . )— Bro . G . FREEMAN , S . AV ., acknowledged the toast . He said the position he had been called upon to fill was most unexpected to him . He would , however , endeavour to discharge his duties , and , he trusted , to their satisfaction . ( Applause . ) Bro . CORDER , J . AV ., briefly replied . —The AV . M . rose and gave " The Press , " uniting with tjie toast the name of a brother whom he always met with

pleasure—he meant Bro . Tidd . ( Applause ) . It gave him very great pleasure in proposing his health . ( Drank Avith all honours ) . —Bro . E . C . TIDD having acknowledged the toast , the AV . M . gave " The Secretary and Treasurer of the Lodge , Bros ,. Hart and Golding . " ( Applause . ) The lodge was much indebted to Bro . Hart for the interest which he always took in its Avelfare . ( Drank with all honours ) . —Bro . HART briefly returned thanks . Bro . GOLDINGin replysaid he could fully bear out

, , what the AV . M . had said with regard to Bro . Hart . He , Bro . Golding , had received much valuable instruction from him , and he personally felt deeply indebted to Bro . Hart . If his humble services had been of any value to the lodge , he was amply repaid . ( Applause . )—The D . PROA " . G . M . gave " The Health of Bro . Barber , " which was drunk witli Masonic honours . Bro . Barber having responded , Bro . GOLDING proposed " The Health of Bro . Bowler and Mrs . Bowler . " ( Drank with applause . )

Bro . BOAVLER , in responding , said he thanked the brethren , most cordially for their kind reception of the toast . He hoped the arrangements had been to their satisfaction . ' ( Hear , hear . ) It gavehim pleasure on all occasions to meet his brethren . ( Applause . ) The D . Prov . G . M . then gave , as a concluding toast , " To all Poor and Distressed Masons throughout the World , & c , " which having been cordially drunk , the AV . M . vacated his seat , and the brethren departed after a most pleasurable and social evening .