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Stewards ; Newton , I . G . ; Bros , ltalph , who was elected Treas ., and Payne , Tyler , were also invested . Propositions were made for several candidates , both for initiation and joining . A vote of thanks ivas recorded on the minutes of the Lodge to Bro . S . B . Wilson , for the excellent ancl effective manner in ivhich he hacl conducted the ceremony of consecration of the Wellington Lodge , and he was requested to become an honorary member . The Lodge ivas then closed in due form .

The brethren adjourned to the Town Hall in the same order of procession to the banquet , at which the E . W . Bro . C . P . Cooper , Prov . G . M ., presided , but was compelled immediately afterwards to leave for London . Bro . Harvey Boys , P . Prov . S . G . W ., then took the chair , and disposed of the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . In reply to that of the Grand Officers of England , Bro . S . B . Wilson saiclifc coulcl not but be gratifying to any officer to have his

, name associated with that of the D . G . M . ; ancl his name having been mentioned ou the occasion , it became his duty to say a few Avords Avith respect to Lord Panmure , whose zeal and ability entitled him to the esteem of the brethren . With respect to himself , as the consecrating officer , ancl the instrument of adding another Lodge to the province , they were indebted for that to the selection of the Prov . G . M ., who , he was proud to say , conducted the business of hi .- province to the satisfaction of the brethren generally . A circumstance has occurred

ivhich he felt compelled to refer to , that of having been proposed and accepted as a member of the Lodge . He begged to assure them he fully appreciated the compliment , ancl should consider himself called upon to advance the prosperity of the Loclge , and trusted he should ere long sec ifc second to none in the province in carrying out the great principles of Freemasonry . The health of the Prov . G . M . was then proposed by Bro . Harvey Boys , who

dilated on the many excellent qualities of Bro . Cooper . Bro . Boys then proposed the Grand Masters of Scotland aud Ireland , ancl Bro . Sir James Eergusson , Prov . G . M . for Aryshire , in reply , expressed his extreme gratification in having been present at the interesting ceremony of the clay , which hacl been so ably conducted , and trusted he should have other opportunities of attending the meetings of the Wellington Lodge . He asked permission to propose the health of the brother then presiding over them . Bro . -Harvey Boys repliedancl in the course of the address referred to the

, benefits derived from bis own experience in the Isle of Wight , and that of the Tyler of their Lodge while on the Continent . Bro . Boys then proposed the health of the Master of the Wellington Lodge , who replied in neat and brief terms . In proposing the Visitors , Bro . Boys especially mentioned Bro . Hyde Pullen , who he was much pleased to see present , thafc worthy brother having conferred on himself the degree of M . M ., ancl whoso merits as a Mason had placed him in the

high position he then held . Bro . Pullen , in responding to the toast iu suitable terms , asked permission to propose the Prov . Grand Ollicers of Kent , coupling with the toast Bro . Charles Isaacs , Prov . G . See ., of ivhose industry and application to the duties of his office every brother ivas sensible . Bro . Isaacs briefly replied . Bro . Hyde Pullen , before the closing toast Avas proposed , desired permission to give one which ought never to be omitted at a Masonic meeting , which ivas " Success

to the glorious institutions which dispensed relief and assistance to the Aged , the Widow , and the Orphan ; " and then made an earnest appeal to fche brethren ofthe Wellington Lodge to make their Lodge and themselves individually life governors »» f the institutions as speedily as possible , and that one of their -members should be deputed to act as Steward at the next festival for the Benevolent Institution . The forcible appeal of Bro . Pullen had the desired effect , for the members promised him that the charities should have the support of the Loclge ancl , they hoped , every

individual member . Several other toasts ivere then given , and a concluding glass to nil poor and distressed Masons finished the proceedings . The furniture mid paraphernalia <> f the Lodge are all new , and the arrangements