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monyof initiation was very ably performed by tho W . M ., Lro . Browi beimr the candidate , after whicli tho sections of tho first lecture wei % worked by the brethren . Bro . Thomson was elected W . M . lor thensuing week , nnd two new members woro enrolled , after whicli tin Lodgo was closed .
Lord Warden Lodge 1096 . —This Lodgo held ifs usual meeting on Friday , tho 17 th inst ., at Walmer . Bros . F . Kirbv W . M .. A . II . Dos Bavres I . P . M ., T . Ayling P . M . P . G . S ., J . La-rgctt S . W ., II . E . Potting J . W ., S . Hinds Treas ., T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R Sec , Rev . J . B . Harrison P . M . Chaplain , J . Carpenter S . D ., W . Car . terfield J . D ., J . Westaway Or-. ranist , S . Willoy I . G ., G . Chandler and
F . R . England Stewards ; II . 1 * . Robinson , II . Bartholomew , 11 . BIc'Derniotf , W . Dunn , It . X . Spratling , J . B . Miles , S . Holgate Tyler . Lodge opened and the minutes wero read and confirmed . Lodge advanced to the third degree and closed down . Bro . J . W ., in accordance with the notice ho gave at tho previous Lodge meeting , proposed that tho Lodgo of Instruction property bo made Lodge property , and tho expense bo defrayed out of the Lodge funds ; the
amount would be about £ 21 . This was carried unanimously . 1 he W . M . announced that the Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary had been appointed , and tho Bye-Laws were printed ; thoy would bo iu the hands of members in a day or two . It is intended to carry on the Lodge on the same principle as the London brethren conduct their business , work first and pleasure afterwards . The Lodge was closed according to custom , and the brethren spent a most pleasant and social hour together .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 121 C—Installation meeting . This most successful Lodge , established in April 18 ( 58 , at tho Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , in Camberwell , has , during the past ten years , had a career of almost unexampled prosperity , and has taken high rank in the Craft , as well for its admirable working as for its liberality to tho Institutions of the Order . From its formation to
the present time , its presiding and subordinate Officers have all been found equal to their duties , nnd it would appear to be useless on tho port of any member of the Lodge to aspire to Office unless he gave assnrancc that he would in dno time not only discharge his duties in each respective appointment , bnt also lit himself SOY tho position of "W . M ., and leave that dignified situation as Installing Master . This
being generally aeknowlegcd in the Masonic world , it was no surprise to us to find a large gathering at tho Lodge rooms on the 9 th inst ., to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Lodge , and welcome the incoming W . M . Amongst thoso present were Bros . Henry Hammond W . M ., T . Woodbridgc Carnell S . W ., Charles Fountain J . W ., the Eev . C . C . Dnnvillo Chap ., Arthur Styan Treas ., D . A . Ross S . D .,
T . A . Harper D . C , F . J . Cozens Org ., W . C . Hall I . G ., E . Eldridge Steward ; and Past Masters A . L . Irvine ( Major First Surrey Itiflcs ) , James Stevens ( originator of the Lodge ) , S . II . WagstaD ' , George Waterall , G . II . Newington Bridges , W . J . Messenger Secretary , and Mark S . Larlham ; also Bros . Capt . Wire , Clay , Eossiguol , Craticli , Bradley , Fitzer , Woodcock , Goggs , ltugg , Turner , Harvey , Huichins
Price , Goldring , Henry Bridges , Fister , J . J . Curtis late yocretary , Yotigc , Carpenter , Style , Heutou , Youngman , Bcsley , Stacey , Jarman , Mann , Dunford , Ilildreth , and man } ' others . Visitors— G . Potter 177 , Dr . ' Brunton W . M . 10 ( 50 , Fisher 1185 , Dunbar 1538 , Taylor 58 ( 5 , Strachau , Middlcmass W . M . Kill , Herbert Pucklo 17 ( 5 , Eastwood Past Muster 317 , Simons 11 S 5 , Theodore Distin , Cowan
Worshipful Blaster 1572 , Jams If , Ac . 1 ho Lodge was opened promptly ; -tfc the hour appointed , and fho miuates of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the W . M . passed Bro . Eossiguol to the drgrc-c of F . C . He then proceeded to tho installation of his successor , and iu a most able manner completed the duties of his year of office bv including Bro . T . AVoi dbriclge Carnell into tho chair of
K . S . Tha first act of the newly-iustalJcd W . M . was a graceful acknowledgment of tho excellent working of his predecessor , iu all the ceremonies of the Craft degrees , whilst in office , aud this was cordially recchvd by the entire Lodge . The Officers for the ensuing year wore appointed nnd invested i ; -. the following order , viz .: — Bros . C . Fountain S . W ., D . A . Ross J . W ., Rev . C . C . Dunville Chap .
lain , A . Stynn Treas ., W . J . Messenger P . M . Sec , T . A . Harper S . D ., W . C . Hale J . D ., E . Eklridce I . G ., Bradley Steward , Steed Tyler . A ballot was token for Mr . Herbert Cufi " , ss a candii ate for initiation , and Bro . Carnell at once gave evidence of his ability by initiating that gentleman into the Older in a most perfect manner . The report of tlie Audit Committee was received , and told a flattering tale ,
exhibiting moderate expenditure in house bills , large charitable donations , honourable testimonial gifts , and a balance in hand of above cno hundred pounds , with furniture and good subscriptions due , to swell the sum total of gen ? ial prosperity . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Major A . L . Irvine P . J ! , call * d the lato Secretary Bro . J . J . Curtis to the front , and in a must brilliant speech recited the
many invaluable services rendered by that brother to the Lodge during ten years' Secretaryship , a post which ho had surrendered only to i liable him to attend to the numerous duties connected with his late appointment as Oiiartern > a > . ler to the corps . Eeferring incidentally to a former presentation alter the first three years of Lodge working , Bro . Major Irvine now asked the acceptance by Bro . Curtis
of a Life Governorship of tho Royal Jiasi nio Benevolent Institution , and of au illuminated address , . ratling forth the acknowledgments of the members of the Lodgs' , ami au expression of their high esteem and great regard for him . The address of Pro . Irvine was listened to with marked attention , and , at its conclusion , prolonged applause testified the appreciation of tho member ;! auerowith , aud the
popularity of tho recipient of the address , w ;; ose familiar cognomen is a liousilioid word as well in the Ltukc a ; iu t ! io corps . Bro . Curtisbrie fly , but very effectively acknowledged ihe honourable testimony of brotherly feeling and regard , hoiiuurfi ' jlo alike io givers aud re . ceiver . Propositions for initiation havii ~> been received , aud soun further detail business disposed of , the brethren adjourned to thi spacious mess room of the corps for banquet . A large number of
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members and visitors , principally in uniform , ancl moro or less lecorated with Blasonic Orders , graced the elegantly fnrnished ables , wbich glittered with massive silver trophies from Wimbledon ind elsewhere , won by tho * ' shooting members . " Amongst these vere conspicuous tho " Macnonald Challenge Cup , " a handsome shield "resented by Major Irvine , lofty candelabra , and numerous smaller
bnt valuable prizes , tho whole giving tho banquet table a most attrac'ivo appearance . On the cloth being cleared , grace was sum ; by Bros . T . W . Simons , F . U . Cozens , H . Taylor , and Theodore Distin , and these brethren , with Bros . Cranch and Ilildreth , under tho direction of Bro . Cozens , admirably entertained tho company throughout tho evening . The W . M . gave the loyal toasts in well chosen terms ,
and these wero , as usnal in " Macdonald , " honoured with even more than customary enthusiasm . Tho toasts connected with Graud Lodgo were of course as well received . Tho health of tho W . M . was cordially drank , and in response , Bro . CaronH expressed the hope that his intentions to equal his predecessors in office might be snecosfnl . Ho had a high standard of work to follow , but having kept well
"iu school " as a pupil , ho now trusted ho would bo able to hold his own as a Master . Ho concluded by proposing the health of tho Past . Masters , extolling their several performances , and decorating tho I . P . M ., Bro . Hammond , with tho handsome P . M . ' s jewel of tho Lodge . Bro . Major Irvino responded on behalf of the numerous P . M . 's , tho whole of whom , with but ono regretted exception , wero present . Bro . Middlcmass W . M . 16-11 responded for the visitors iu
very complimentary terms . The newly initiated brother was received with " Macdonald " fire , and by his response thereto proved thafc the Lodgo had enlisted a good recruit . The Officers of the Lodge was the penultimate toast , and after much excellent harmony , which included admirable glees and solos by the professional brethren , a most successful and enjoyable evening was brought to a close by tho Tyler ' s toast .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , Kincr and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , fche 17 fch inst . Press nt—Bros . Hino AV . M ., Townsend S . W ., A . W . Smith J . AV ., Fenner Preceptor , Crouch S . D ., Bolton J . D ., Lane I . G . ; also Bros . Peall , Simmonds , Giesoke , Pearcy , & c . Lodge opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Lodgo advanced to fche third degree , and
resumed to the second . Bro . Peall having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Fenner worked tho second and third sections of the first lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Gieseke , of tho Mother Lodge , was elected a member , and Bro . Townsend was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .
Hervey Lodge of Instruction , No . 1260 . —The members of this Lodgo of Instruction spent a very pleasant and convivial evening on Friday , the 17 th instant , at the Punch ' s Tavern , Fleet , street . A capital supper was served by Bro . Becton , who personally superintended , and the assembled guests did ample justice to the
repast . Bro . J . H . Southwood , tho respected W . M . of the Mother Lodge , presided , and the Senior Warden ' s chair was filled by Bro . Goodacre . Ou the removal of tho cloth , tho toasts customary on these occasions were full y honoured , and tho brethren did nofc separate till a late hour .
Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Thursday , fche IGth inst ., afc the West Derby Hotel , Wesfc Derby , Liverpool . Present—Bros . John Capell W . M ., F . B . Bramham S . W ., Thos . F sher J . W ., J . P . Bradford Secretary , Peter Mac mnldrow P . M . Prov . Grand Senior Deacon Treas ., W . S . Bennett S . D ., Wm . Hiles J . U ., Wm . S . Vines P . M . Prov . G . D . C . D . C , Wm .
Avis I . G ., J . Eobinson Tyler ; Past Master Wm . Jones , and Bros . Bradford , Bloomer , Lonsdale , Brown , Crosby , & c . Visitors—S . M . Davies , J . Handford 823 , II . Tanston , & c . After the usual formal business , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Lewis for initiation , and he was unanimously elected . Bros . Clegg and Vines were balloted for as joining members , and declared elected . Mr . T . Lewis
was duly initiated by tho W . M . There was a vote of one guinea towards the Hamer Ben Fund from the funds of the Lodge , which was then closed in harmony . Tha brethren adjonrned to partake of supper . After the usual Loyal and Patriotic toasts the W . M . gave the toast of OnrEulers , Supreme aud Subordinate , coupling the name of Bro . Mncmnldrow P . S . G . D ., who in response to tho toast
expressed the satisfaction he felt in the state of the Province , and the high appreciation of tho services of their esteemed Prov . Grand Mascc . Tho W . M ., in proposing the health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , alluded to the fact of the oldest Past Master of 1299 being with them that evpninsr ; he knew his presence would be very highly appreciated every Lodge night . He proposed tho health of
Bro . Crane , which was most cordially received . Bro . Crane responded , and in a very fraternal manner thanked the brethren for lie reception { riven his name , aud informed them that it was nofc lack of interest in the welfare of tho Lodge or love for the Order that kept him away , as he had both deeply at heart . Bro . Jones , as a P . M ., recollected with many feelings of pleasure his position as a
very Junior Officer , when Bro . Crane as Master ruled the Lodge . He hopad to be a regular attendant for the future , and prediefed prosperity for the Loltrc . Tlie W . M . proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Vines , who in response said ho had risen eo often to thafc toast that ho was at a loss to know what to say , but as he was on his legs he had great pleasure in proposing the health of tho W . M .
The brethren had every chance of seeing how ably Bro . Capell filled ¦ ho chair , and how very capable he was of discharging bis duties . The toast was very warmly received , and the AV . M . replied in a manner which convoyed to the brethren how deeply he felt the esponsiblo position he occupied . On rising to propose tho health f tho visitors , the AV . M . expressed tho pleasure he felt in according a hearty welcome to all who visited them , ancl with the toagfc joined .
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monyof initiation was very ably performed by tho W . M ., Lro . Browi beimr the candidate , after whicli tho sections of tho first lecture wei % worked by the brethren . Bro . Thomson was elected W . M . lor thensuing week , nnd two new members woro enrolled , after whicli tin Lodgo was closed .
Lord Warden Lodge 1096 . —This Lodgo held ifs usual meeting on Friday , tho 17 th inst ., at Walmer . Bros . F . Kirbv W . M .. A . II . Dos Bavres I . P . M ., T . Ayling P . M . P . G . S ., J . La-rgctt S . W ., II . E . Potting J . W ., S . Hinds Treas ., T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R Sec , Rev . J . B . Harrison P . M . Chaplain , J . Carpenter S . D ., W . Car . terfield J . D ., J . Westaway Or-. ranist , S . Willoy I . G ., G . Chandler and
F . R . England Stewards ; II . 1 * . Robinson , II . Bartholomew , 11 . BIc'Derniotf , W . Dunn , It . X . Spratling , J . B . Miles , S . Holgate Tyler . Lodge opened and the minutes wero read and confirmed . Lodge advanced to the third degree and closed down . Bro . J . W ., in accordance with the notice ho gave at tho previous Lodge meeting , proposed that tho Lodgo of Instruction property bo made Lodge property , and tho expense bo defrayed out of the Lodge funds ; the
amount would be about £ 21 . This was carried unanimously . 1 he W . M . announced that the Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary had been appointed , and tho Bye-Laws were printed ; thoy would bo iu the hands of members in a day or two . It is intended to carry on the Lodge on the same principle as the London brethren conduct their business , work first and pleasure afterwards . The Lodge was closed according to custom , and the brethren spent a most pleasant and social hour together .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 121 C—Installation meeting . This most successful Lodge , established in April 18 ( 58 , at tho Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles , in Camberwell , has , during the past ten years , had a career of almost unexampled prosperity , and has taken high rank in the Craft , as well for its admirable working as for its liberality to tho Institutions of the Order . From its formation to
the present time , its presiding and subordinate Officers have all been found equal to their duties , nnd it would appear to be useless on tho port of any member of the Lodge to aspire to Office unless he gave assnrancc that he would in dno time not only discharge his duties in each respective appointment , bnt also lit himself SOY tho position of "W . M ., and leave that dignified situation as Installing Master . This
being generally aeknowlegcd in the Masonic world , it was no surprise to us to find a large gathering at tho Lodge rooms on the 9 th inst ., to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Lodge , and welcome the incoming W . M . Amongst thoso present were Bros . Henry Hammond W . M ., T . Woodbridgc Carnell S . W ., Charles Fountain J . W ., the Eev . C . C . Dnnvillo Chap ., Arthur Styan Treas ., D . A . Ross S . D .,
T . A . Harper D . C , F . J . Cozens Org ., W . C . Hall I . G ., E . Eldridge Steward ; and Past Masters A . L . Irvine ( Major First Surrey Itiflcs ) , James Stevens ( originator of the Lodge ) , S . II . WagstaD ' , George Waterall , G . II . Newington Bridges , W . J . Messenger Secretary , and Mark S . Larlham ; also Bros . Capt . Wire , Clay , Eossiguol , Craticli , Bradley , Fitzer , Woodcock , Goggs , ltugg , Turner , Harvey , Huichins
Price , Goldring , Henry Bridges , Fister , J . J . Curtis late yocretary , Yotigc , Carpenter , Style , Heutou , Youngman , Bcsley , Stacey , Jarman , Mann , Dunford , Ilildreth , and man } ' others . Visitors— G . Potter 177 , Dr . ' Brunton W . M . 10 ( 50 , Fisher 1185 , Dunbar 1538 , Taylor 58 ( 5 , Strachau , Middlcmass W . M . Kill , Herbert Pucklo 17 ( 5 , Eastwood Past Muster 317 , Simons 11 S 5 , Theodore Distin , Cowan
Worshipful Blaster 1572 , Jams If , Ac . 1 ho Lodge was opened promptly ; -tfc the hour appointed , and fho miuates of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the W . M . passed Bro . Eossiguol to the drgrc-c of F . C . He then proceeded to tho installation of his successor , and iu a most able manner completed the duties of his year of office bv including Bro . T . AVoi dbriclge Carnell into tho chair of
K . S . Tha first act of the newly-iustalJcd W . M . was a graceful acknowledgment of tho excellent working of his predecessor , iu all the ceremonies of the Craft degrees , whilst in office , aud this was cordially recchvd by the entire Lodge . The Officers for the ensuing year wore appointed nnd invested i ; -. the following order , viz .: — Bros . C . Fountain S . W ., D . A . Ross J . W ., Rev . C . C . Dunville Chap .
lain , A . Stynn Treas ., W . J . Messenger P . M . Sec , T . A . Harper S . D ., W . C . Hale J . D ., E . Eklridce I . G ., Bradley Steward , Steed Tyler . A ballot was token for Mr . Herbert Cufi " , ss a candii ate for initiation , and Bro . Carnell at once gave evidence of his ability by initiating that gentleman into the Older in a most perfect manner . The report of tlie Audit Committee was received , and told a flattering tale ,
exhibiting moderate expenditure in house bills , large charitable donations , honourable testimonial gifts , and a balance in hand of above cno hundred pounds , with furniture and good subscriptions due , to swell the sum total of gen ? ial prosperity . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . Major A . L . Irvine P . J ! , call * d the lato Secretary Bro . J . J . Curtis to the front , and in a must brilliant speech recited the
many invaluable services rendered by that brother to the Lodge during ten years' Secretaryship , a post which ho had surrendered only to i liable him to attend to the numerous duties connected with his late appointment as Oiiartern > a > . ler to the corps . Eeferring incidentally to a former presentation alter the first three years of Lodge working , Bro . Major Irvine now asked the acceptance by Bro . Curtis
of a Life Governorship of tho Royal Jiasi nio Benevolent Institution , and of au illuminated address , . ratling forth the acknowledgments of the members of the Lodgs' , ami au expression of their high esteem and great regard for him . The address of Pro . Irvine was listened to with marked attention , and , at its conclusion , prolonged applause testified the appreciation of tho member ;! auerowith , aud the
popularity of tho recipient of the address , w ;; ose familiar cognomen is a liousilioid word as well in the Ltukc a ; iu t ! io corps . Bro . Curtisbrie fly , but very effectively acknowledged ihe honourable testimony of brotherly feeling and regard , hoiiuurfi ' jlo alike io givers aud re . ceiver . Propositions for initiation havii ~> been received , aud soun further detail business disposed of , the brethren adjourned to thi spacious mess room of the corps for banquet . A large number of
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members and visitors , principally in uniform , ancl moro or less lecorated with Blasonic Orders , graced the elegantly fnrnished ables , wbich glittered with massive silver trophies from Wimbledon ind elsewhere , won by tho * ' shooting members . " Amongst these vere conspicuous tho " Macnonald Challenge Cup , " a handsome shield "resented by Major Irvine , lofty candelabra , and numerous smaller
bnt valuable prizes , tho whole giving tho banquet table a most attrac'ivo appearance . On the cloth being cleared , grace was sum ; by Bros . T . W . Simons , F . U . Cozens , H . Taylor , and Theodore Distin , and these brethren , with Bros . Cranch and Ilildreth , under tho direction of Bro . Cozens , admirably entertained tho company throughout tho evening . The W . M . gave the loyal toasts in well chosen terms ,
and these wero , as usnal in " Macdonald , " honoured with even more than customary enthusiasm . Tho toasts connected with Graud Lodgo were of course as well received . Tho health of tho W . M . was cordially drank , and in response , Bro . CaronH expressed the hope that his intentions to equal his predecessors in office might be snecosfnl . Ho had a high standard of work to follow , but having kept well
"iu school " as a pupil , ho now trusted ho would bo able to hold his own as a Master . Ho concluded by proposing the health of tho Past . Masters , extolling their several performances , and decorating tho I . P . M ., Bro . Hammond , with tho handsome P . M . ' s jewel of tho Lodge . Bro . Major Irvino responded on behalf of the numerous P . M . 's , tho whole of whom , with but ono regretted exception , wero present . Bro . Middlcmass W . M . 16-11 responded for the visitors iu
very complimentary terms . The newly initiated brother was received with " Macdonald " fire , and by his response thereto proved thafc the Lodgo had enlisted a good recruit . The Officers of the Lodge was the penultimate toast , and after much excellent harmony , which included admirable glees and solos by the professional brethren , a most successful and enjoyable evening was brought to a close by tho Tyler ' s toast .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , Kincr and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , fche 17 fch inst . Press nt—Bros . Hino AV . M ., Townsend S . W ., A . W . Smith J . AV ., Fenner Preceptor , Crouch S . D ., Bolton J . D ., Lane I . G . ; also Bros . Peall , Simmonds , Giesoke , Pearcy , & c . Lodge opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Lodgo advanced to fche third degree , and
resumed to the second . Bro . Peall having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Fenner worked tho second and third sections of the first lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Gieseke , of tho Mother Lodge , was elected a member , and Bro . Townsend was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .
Hervey Lodge of Instruction , No . 1260 . —The members of this Lodgo of Instruction spent a very pleasant and convivial evening on Friday , the 17 th instant , at the Punch ' s Tavern , Fleet , street . A capital supper was served by Bro . Becton , who personally superintended , and the assembled guests did ample justice to the
repast . Bro . J . H . Southwood , tho respected W . M . of the Mother Lodge , presided , and the Senior Warden ' s chair was filled by Bro . Goodacre . Ou the removal of tho cloth , tho toasts customary on these occasions were full y honoured , and tho brethren did nofc separate till a late hour .
Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Thursday , fche IGth inst ., afc the West Derby Hotel , Wesfc Derby , Liverpool . Present—Bros . John Capell W . M ., F . B . Bramham S . W ., Thos . F sher J . W ., J . P . Bradford Secretary , Peter Mac mnldrow P . M . Prov . Grand Senior Deacon Treas ., W . S . Bennett S . D ., Wm . Hiles J . U ., Wm . S . Vines P . M . Prov . G . D . C . D . C , Wm .
Avis I . G ., J . Eobinson Tyler ; Past Master Wm . Jones , and Bros . Bradford , Bloomer , Lonsdale , Brown , Crosby , & c . Visitors—S . M . Davies , J . Handford 823 , II . Tanston , & c . After the usual formal business , the ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Lewis for initiation , and he was unanimously elected . Bros . Clegg and Vines were balloted for as joining members , and declared elected . Mr . T . Lewis
was duly initiated by tho W . M . There was a vote of one guinea towards the Hamer Ben Fund from the funds of the Lodge , which was then closed in harmony . Tha brethren adjonrned to partake of supper . After the usual Loyal and Patriotic toasts the W . M . gave the toast of OnrEulers , Supreme aud Subordinate , coupling the name of Bro . Mncmnldrow P . S . G . D ., who in response to tho toast
expressed the satisfaction he felt in the state of the Province , and the high appreciation of tho services of their esteemed Prov . Grand Mascc . Tho W . M ., in proposing the health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , alluded to the fact of the oldest Past Master of 1299 being with them that evpninsr ; he knew his presence would be very highly appreciated every Lodge night . He proposed tho health of
Bro . Crane , which was most cordially received . Bro . Crane responded , and in a very fraternal manner thanked the brethren for lie reception { riven his name , aud informed them that it was nofc lack of interest in the welfare of tho Lodge or love for the Order that kept him away , as he had both deeply at heart . Bro . Jones , as a P . M ., recollected with many feelings of pleasure his position as a
very Junior Officer , when Bro . Crane as Master ruled the Lodge . He hopad to be a regular attendant for the future , and prediefed prosperity for the Loltrc . Tlie W . M . proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Vines , who in response said ho had risen eo often to thafc toast that ho was at a loss to know what to say , but as he was on his legs he had great pleasure in proposing the health of tho W . M .
The brethren had every chance of seeing how ably Bro . Capell filled ¦ ho chair , and how very capable he was of discharging bis duties . The toast was very warmly received , and the AV . M . replied in a manner which convoyed to the brethren how deeply he felt the esponsiblo position he occupied . On rising to propose tho health f tho visitors , the AV . M . expressed tho pleasure he felt in according a hearty welcome to all who visited them , ancl with the toagfc joined .