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BANQUET . The musical arrangements , both during lodgo ceremonials and at the banquet , were under the direction of Bro . Iienry Parker , assisted by Bros . Theodore Distin and Coward , and gave great satisfaction . The R . W . Prov . G . AI . prop .. sed "The Queen and the Craft , " which was drunk with Masonic honours .

The R . W . Prov . G . AI . next proposed "Tho Health of the M . W . G . M ., the Fail ol Zetland . " The R . W . Prov . G . M . proposed "The Health of Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of AVales , Past Grand Master . " He expressed the pleased the pleasure he felt , in being able to associate the name of his Royal Hig hness with the Order , and added to the toast "The R . W . D . G . M ., the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the rest of

the Grand Officers . " Bro . Thos . Fenn , P . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . responded . Bro . John Hervey , G . Sec , next proposed "The health of the newly installed Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex , Bro . Col . Francis Burdett . " He felt sure that the distinguished brother would maintain the dignity of the Craft , and efficiently carry out the important duties attached to his exalted office . He was

g lad that Middlesex had been constituted as a . Masonic province , and that several lodges in that county were now acknowledged , and placed under the control of a . brother so well-known and respected . He was eminently the rig ht man in the right place and he called upon the brethren to respond heartily to the toast he now proposed . The response was given with the greatest enthusiasm .

The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , declared that he felt difficulty in finding sufficiently adequate terms wherewith to return thanks for the kind manner in which he had been spoken of , and the enthusiastic welcome he had received from the brethren . He could scarcely have hoped to receive such au acknowledgment as that which placed him in his present position . Unless well supported , and he hael no apprehension to the contrary , all his endeavours on behalf of the province woulel be of no avail ,

hut be felt sur that his standard would be rallied around by all interested In maintaining Its honourable position . He knew that he hael assumeel a great responsibility , but with the assistance of his officers , he was confident that success would crown every exertion . From this day the province of Middlesex would shine as a bright star in the horizon of the Order . He felt that it was a proud day for bim , as Provincial Grand Master , to see so many tried anel faithful friends around him . The province

was a most important one , and he hoped everything woulel bo done to maintain its importance . He shoulel especially call the attention of the brethren to the charities of the Oreler , and should ask for their liberal support at the forth-coining festivals of the several institutions . In conclusion , he heartily thanked the brethren for the cordial reception of bis name . The R . AA . Prov . G . M . next proposed " The health of thc "V . W . Bro . John Hervey , G . Sec , " thanking him for the services he had that day so efficiently rendered . Bro . John Hervey , G , Sec , thanked the brethren for tho

honour , and said ho considered that his services bad boon amply repaid by his election as an honorary member of tho Burdett Lodgo , and tho cordial reception with which his health had been responded to by tho brethren . Tho R . W . Prov . G . AI . proposed tho "Health of the Prov . G . Wardens , " which was duly replied to by Bro . Davidson , P . G . AV . The R . AV . Prov . G . AI . proposed tho ' " Health of tho Prov . G . Chaps .. Bros , tho Rev . F . C . elo Crospigny and tho Rev . D .

Shaboo , " oaoh of whom returned thanks . Tho R . W . Prov . G . AI . proposed " Tho health of Bro . R . AV . Little , Prov . G . Sec , " whoso exertions hael contributed to tho success of the day ' s proceedings . Tho toast was drunk with acclamation , and Bro . Little appropriately responded to tho compliment . Tho R . W . Prov . G . AI . proposed tho toast of "Tho Visitors . " Ho observed amongst thorn many ardent supporters of tho

charities , anel especially called upon Bro . Binckes , tho Secretary of tho Boys' School , to respond to tho toast . Bro . Binckes stated that although really a member of tho Burdett Lodge , ho might still bo considered a visitor to tho Prov . G . Loelge , that ho therefore accepted tho position in which tho Prov . G . AI . hael placed him , and thanked tho brethren for tho heartiness with which tho toast had boon drank Being bolero them ho would "improve tho occasion , " by venturing to appeal on behalf of tho Boys' School , and with conlielouco asked tho support of the R . AV . Prov . G . AI , at tho ensuing festival in aid

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of the institute ho represented , as well as that of tho newly-appointed officers of tho Prov . G . Lodge . Bro . Binckes shortly afterwards announced that the R . AV . Prov . G . AI and several other brethren bad contributed in no small degree in securing the success of the coming festival to bo presided ovor by Bro . H . R . H . tho Princo of Wilos . "Tho Stewards , " " Officers of tho Lodgo , 1293 , " wore then given , and tho Tyler ' s toast concluded tho proceedings .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . Nii-wpoRT , —Isca Lodge ( So . 683 ) . Tlie installation of Bro . Robert James Chambers as AV . M . of the Isca Lodge , So . 683 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Newport , on AVednesday , the 19 th inst ., Bro . J . Middleton , Prov . S . W . and P . M . 683 and 1098 , Mon ., anel Prov . G . Sec , Lincolnshire ,

being the installing master . The loelge was opened at two o ' clock bv Bro . Thomas AVilliams , P . M ., acting as AV . M . in the absence Bro . AV . J . Bussell , who has removed from Newport to AVaterford , where he was appointed about twelve or fourteen months ago traffic manager under the Great Western Company . There was a full attendance of the brethren , including a goodlv number of Prov . G . officers , who may be said to have assembled in force to do honour to the

occasion . The brethren , as is not unfrcquently the custom on these occasions , availed themselves of a brief interval to adjourn from labour-. to refreshment . The entire ceremony of installation was most ably performed , after which the following appointments were made by the W . AI .: —Bros . T . Williams , I . P . M . ; William Parfitt , S . AV . ; J . B . Skeates , J . AV .: the Rev . S . Fox , Chap . ; Iienry Mullock , Treas . ; John 'Middleton , Sec . ; James Cheese , S . D . ; Lewis Rogers , J . D . ; Henry J . Groves , Org . ; T .

J . Jones , I . G . ; AV . McFec , Tyler ; and Wm . Watkins , Steward . The usual business , iucluiling votes of thanks for services rendered during the past year , having been duly gone through , the lodge was closed in solemn form , anel . the brethren repaired to the AVestgate Hotel , where The banquet was belli , catered as usual with excellent taste by Bro . Host Hallen . The chair was taken at five o ' clock by Bro . R . J . Chambers , the W . M ., who was supported by between

30 anel 40 of the Craft . Amongst those present we observed : Bros . Lieutenant-Colonel Lyne , D . Prov . G . M . ; Rear-Admiral Foote ; the Rev . Samuel Fox , W . M . 471 , and Prov . G . Chap . ; Thomas Williams , P . M . 683 , and Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Samuel Coombs , P . Z . and P . Prov . G . J . AV . ; James Maddoeks ,

P . AI . 683 anel P . Prov . G . S . B . ; John Middleton , P . M . and Prov . S . W ., & c ; George Homfray , P . M . 1098 and Prov . G . J . AV . ; F . Ware , W . M . 960 , Cardiff ; R . B . Evans , P . M . 471 , and P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . H . Oliver , P . M . 471 and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; W . Anstice and Alfred Taylor , 471 ; L . Doyle , 683 ( Mon . ; , and 167 ( Kildare ); Austen Ph ' ipps , 260 , Cardiff ; Passadoro , 683 ; W . AVatkins , Prov . G . Steward , 683 anel 471 ; J . B . Skeates , J . W . 683 ; G . Fothergill . Prov . G . Steward , 471 ;

Llewelliu Grosvcnor , 1098 ; Lewis Rogers , J . D . 683 ; R . Stallard , 683 ; J . Lloyd , 471 ; Henry Mullock , 683 ; J . Cheese , S . D . 683 ; J . Thomas , 683 ; AV . Adams , 471 ; & c . The AV . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " which was duly honoured , Bro . H . J . Groves , Prov . G . Org ., presiding at the pianoforte , anel the Natioual Anthem was sung- with that enthusiasm which characterises these Masonic social gatherings . Thc musical arrangements were most efficient throughout .

"His Royal Highness Bro . the Prince of AVales , the Princess of AAliles , anel the Royal Family , " was next given from the chair , with special reference to tlie connection of the Royal Prince with the Order , as Past Granel Master . ( Masonic honours . ) The chairman then gave "The M . W . the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , anel the Grand Loelge of England , " which was drunk with the usual honours .

"The Army , Navy , Militia , and Volunteers , " was felicitousl y proposed by the W . AI ., coupling therewith the names of Capt . George Homfray , Rear-Admiral Foote , and Col . Lyne . Bro . George Homfray said he had had the honour of belonging to the Militia , but was not a member of the Army . Nevertheless , he felt proud to be called upon to return thanks on behalf of both services . Admiral Foote , on behalf of the Navy , also returned thanks

in appropriate terms . Col . Lyne representing the Volunteers , entered at some length into the proposed Government scheme , anel confidently predicted that , if carried out in its present shape , he should not