Soiree Of The Caledonian Lodge, No. 204.

SOIREE OF THE CALEDONIAN LODGE , No . 204 .

THE monthly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . Present—Bros . John Roberts W . M ., R . A . Eldershaw I . P . M ., G . T . Mulloek S . W ., William Bagaall J . W ., R . L . Speucer Socretary , J . C . Hind Treasurer , John Sutcliffo J . D ., C . Dnokworth as I . G ., J . Sly Tyler ; Bros . J . Battye , H . Pauldon , B . Taylor , J . Cliff , & o .

S . M . Davies , FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , Visitor . The minutes of last meeting having beon read and ratified , the ballot was taken for Mr . John Cliff ; it proved unanimous , and that gentleman wa 3 initiated iuto Freemasonry by the I . P . M ., Bro . R . A . Eldershaw . The Lodgo was advanced , and tho W . M ., Bro . John Roberts , passed Bros . Henry Paulden and Benjamin Taylor . Both the initiation and passings wore

done in an able manner . The Lodgo was now resumed , and duly closed with solemn prayor . Tho brethren now ha 3 touod to prepare for tho important event of tho evoning , viz .: —tho Soiree . At abont 8 * 30 the guests of tlio Lodge rapidly arrived , and by 9 p . m . tho Ball-room was well fillod . The brethren had secured the spacious banquetting-hall for the occasion ; it waa tastefully and appropriately

decorated , with symbols of the Craft , & o . Tho musical arrangements were under the directorship of Bro . J . H . Greenwood , who personally attended , and during the evoning gave his highly amusing vocal sketch of "tho Wild Beast Show ; " later on , the same brothor favoured tho company with " My Wife's Relations , " much to its enjoyment . Tho dancing was briskly kept up until tho hour for

supper , 10-30 , when the ladies and guests were escorted to tho Lodgeroom , which by this timo had undergone a complete chango . tables had been laid tho entire length of the room ; these were spread with the choicest delicacies of the season , and wero resplendent with choice exotics . It was a pretty and novel sight to see so many charming ladies in a place whore men alone are wont to assemble ;

the fair sex looked like so mauy sweet flowers , enriching the desert air . The banquet was approached with due observance of ancient rite , and every oue sccined delighted , as everything was a complete success . Bro . R . A . Eldershaw I . P . M . ably carried out the programme , as Master of Ceremonies . On the removal of tho cloth Bro . Clay P . M ., as tho oldest P . M . present , proposed , in aa brief a manner

as was consistent , tho health of the W . M ., in doing so said , he never had the chance , the good fortune , or the courage to assemble such a gathering as graced the Masonic Hall that night . The presence of so brilliant a gathering was a sure indication of the high esteem in which the W . Master is so justly held . He therefore called upon the brethren to drink to his good health and prosperity ; this was done

with musical honours—and three times three . The W . M . returned thanks for the presence of all who had honoured him and the Lodge that night , and for the enthusiastic reception given tho toast so kindly proposed by Bro . Clay . Ho assured all present , he loved the Craft , and from the day of his initiation he had resolved to acquire , if possible , the high post he had the honour to fill that evening . He

held that to aspire to , and attain the chair of K . S ., were two different things ; but he assured his brethren that reward would inevitably follow merit in tho Craft . He hoped the present auspicious and successful event would stimulate those who might follow him , to coutiuue these happy festivities , in which the ladies could join thoir husbands , their brothers and their sweethearts ; he promised

them , all being well , a reunion in the merry summer months , when the days would be longer . Tho remarks of tho worthy Brothor were greeted with frequent applause , and evidently pleased all . Bro . Clay was entrusted with the gavel to propose the toast of the evening—the Ladies . To their graceful presence the brethren were indebted for the success of tho soiree , witnont them we should be nowhere . The

idea was fast gaining ground that if the ladies were permitted to know as much of our Order as was consistent , and were invited to participate moro in such happy gatherings as this , the Craft would be strengthened , and its interests greatly enhanced . With their acquiescence aud support we should bo happier men ; with the toast he would unite the name of the I . P . M ., and asked the brethren aud

gentlemen to drink heartily to the toast , which was done most loyally . Bro . Eldershaw then , on behalf of the ladies , replied for tho honour done him in associating his namo with the toast . By permission of the W . M ., tho I . P . M . proposed the health of Bro . Robbards , which was cordially drunk , and Bro . Robbards briefly responded ; he did not feel disposed to inflict a

speech on the ladies , who were eager to reassemble in the ball-room . The health of tho Stewards was proposed and heartily drunk , and tho S . W . returned thanks on thoir behalf . By command of the W . M . the dancing was resumed , and was kept up , with little intermission , until after 4 a . m . In the fore part of the evening Craft clothing was worn by tho brethren , and after banquet Royal Arch was worn by the

Companions present;—by special dispensation . There wero present , the Worshipful Mastor , with Mrs . Roberts , Mr . and Mrs . T . Roberts , Mr . J . E . aud Mrs . Roberts , Bro . R . A . Eldershaw I . P . M . and Mrs . Eldershaw , Bro . Pritchard P . M . 58 and Mrs . Pritehard , Bros . Sutcliffe , Percival and Cliflb , Bro . H . T . Robbards P . M . i ) 93 aud Miss Robbards , Bro . aud Mrs . Duckworth , Bro . and Mrs . Bagnall , Bro . and

Mrs . Akestoridi , Bro . and Mrs . Derden , Bro . J . Battye P . M . aud Mrs . Battye , Bro . and Mrs . Lawton , Bro . and Mrs . Mullock , Bro . and Mrs . Spencer , Bro . aud Mrs . Taylor , Bro . and Mrs . Paulden , Bro . Southern P . M . 035 ami Mi s . Southern , Bro . and Mrs . Olliver , Bro . Whitlaket J . W . 1633 and Mrs . Whittaker , Bro . Clay P . M . and Mrs . Clay , Bro . Salterferas , I'lrc , & c , in all about seventy .

lLoLLOwiY ' sOisTMMtx AXI ) I ' ILLS . —During ovovy lireak of wiivtyy weather exertions should he mado by the afflicted to recover health before unremitting cold and trying ; storms set in . Throat ailments , coughs , whoezings , asthmatical affections , shoitness of breath , morning nnuseu , nn ' fl accumulations of phlcm can readily be removed by rnbbing this fiae derivative Ointment twice n ( lay the chest and neckHollowaytreatment is recommended

upon . ' s strongly with thcviewofgiviiigimmediatc ease , preventing prospective danger , and effcetin " permanent relief . These all important ends hi i Ointment and Tills can aceonfpli 3 h , and will surely prevent insidious diseases from fastening on the constitution , to display themselves afterwards in those disastrous forms that will pro-Vfdbly embitter life till death itself is almost prayed for .

Capper Lodge, 1076.

CAPPER LODGE , 1076 .

THE members of this Lodgo met at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , E . G ., ou tho 13 th February . This was the first meeting of the Lodge at its new quarters . The change was owing to tho oxtensivo structural alterations iu progress at the old homo at Tidal Basin , which made it necessary to seek another place of meeting . The W . M . Bro . Francis Brion was supported by Bros . P . M'Carthy S . W ., H . Tapley J . W ., B . Brayshaw P . M . Treasurer , J . Mitchell Hon .

See ., J . T . K . Job S . D ., W . Dorton J . D ., W . Kevins I . G ., M . Sharwin Organist , A . R . Mason D . C ., R . Brown and W . Harris Stewards , and Norman Tyler . There were also present : — Bros . P . M . ' a E . West as I . P . M ., J . Gaskell , H . B . Holliday , T . G . Day , J . Dorton , and many brethren . Lodgo was duly oponed with prayer and the minutes wero confirmed , haviug undergone some discussion

concerning tho arrangements for admission of members . The W . M . then entrusted Bro . Johnson , and subsequently raised him to tho degreo of M . M ., with able assistance of his Officers , after which Mr . Sykes was initiated iuto the mysteries of the Order . The whole of the work was most creditably performed . Tho Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren did ample justice to a well servod supper . On the cloth

being removed tho W . M . gave the usual Loyal and Craft toasts , iu sharp bnsiness-like manner , each toast beingjheartily received . Bro . P . M . West , in proposing tho health of tho W . M . expressed the honour he felt iu proposing that toast . He was sure they all , like himself , felt proud of their W . M ., for the mannor in which he had performed tho duties of the Lodge and ab the table . While he continued to

perform his duties in so able a mannor the brethron mnst be gratified , and would feel sure tho Lodgo was safoly entrusted to his hands . Tho W . M . thanked Bro . West aud tho brethren for proposing aud receiving the toast in such a hearty manner . Bro . West had said if he continued to discharge his duties as they were done that evening ; & c , but ho could assure them of his intention to do them

no worso , and as ranch better as possible . " Tho Initiate " being next given , was heartily received , and Bro . Sykes briefly thanked tho brethren for admitting him into tho Order . The W . M . next gave tho Visitors , offering a hearty welcome to each , aud called upon Bros . West P . M . and J . A . Thomas to reply . Bro . Jolly haviug given a humorous recitation , Bro . West thanked tho brethren fortheroceptiou

he had experienced . Ho had been very much gratified with the working ; this being his first visit , he hoped to have the pleasuro of repeating it . Bro . J . A . Thomas expressed the pleasure he derived in visiting them that , evening . Having been to their Lodge once previously , he congratulated them npon taking np their present quartets ; his own Lodgo was also located thero . He trusted to see

them again , as he was sure their working was really good . Bro . Stephens favoured the brethren with a recitation . In proprs ' ng the toast of the P . M . ' s , Bro . Brien alluded in f ' eeliug terms to the domestic alHiction which prevented Bro . White I . P . M . from being with them . Ho had received a telegram from Rro . White , stating that on account of tho illness of his children he was unable to attend .

The W . M . was sure thoy would all sympathise with their I . P . M . He also mgrctted his absence for another reason . Only yesterday Bro . White had paid fifty gnineas to tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Tnstitntion , thereby entitling them to a Vico Presidency , and he could have told thorn much of tho Festival , had he been present . However , the ai-rav of P . M . ' s before them waa sufficient to make the Lodge

proud of that body ; he also had to acknowledge the assistance rendered him in the performance of his duties . Bro . West suitably replied , and the toast of the Masonic Press was proposed , the W . M . expressing his indebtedness to the press for the reports of the Lodge proceedings . They were favoured with the presence of Bros . Jolly and Stephens , both of whom all wore glad to welcome ; ho called

upon them to reply . Bro . C . Jolly thanked the brethron for the cordial reception he had experio . uced , and expressed the hope that tho brethren were as pleased with him as he was with them . Bro . G . EI . Stepheus also thanked tho W . M . for his hearty welcome , and for making a special toast of tho Masonic Press—and bearing testimony to its value . He claimed for it the snpport of tho brethren ,

that the work it so ably performed might be extended . By tho agency of the press reports of our meetings wore carried over the entire globe , enabling absent brethren to read with pleasure what ^ vas being done at home ; but the most important work to Freemasons was tho servico rendered by the Masonio press to our noble Institutions , which alone justified the esteem in which it was held by the Craft . Tho Officers was next given , the W . M . complimenting them for their

efficient assistance ; to tho Secretary he especially tendered his thanks , not only for valuable assistance in tho removal of the Lodge , but for his haviug at all times done good service to the Lodge , thus assisted in bringing it to its present prosperous state . Bro . S . W . and Bro . Mitchell having replied , tho Tyler ' s toast brought tho meeting to a close . The proceedings were most enjoyable aud angur well for the futnre of this Lodge .

Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . —A meeting was held at the Spread Eaglo Hotel , Wandsworth , on Wednesday , the 2 Gth inst . There were present—Bros . P . V . Denham W . M ., A . B . Blackmorc S . W ., J . Frost J . W ., W . J . Huntley S . D ., W . F . Wardroper J . D ., F . Reed I . G ., C . Digby , W . A . Morgau , J . G . Carter , 11 . R . Jones , A . Is * ewens , A . Mason , W . Marshall , and A . A ,

Denham . The Lodge being opened , Bro . Neweus offered himself as candidate for the first degree , which cerotnony was worked . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . A . Morgan ( the W . M . of No . 1044 ) , who worked tho second degree , Bro . Neweus again being tho candidate . The brethren afterwards proceeded to discuss

a motion of Bro . J . Gr . Cartor— " That the evenings of meeting be changed from Wednesday to Tuesday . " This was carried nnanimously . Bro . W . F . Wardroper proposed , Bro . W . J . Huukey seconded , and it was carried nem con— " That the time for meeting be 7 . 30 , instead of eight o ' clock as heretofore . " Bro . Blackmore was appointor ! the W . M . for tho ensuing meeting .