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desirous that Bro . Beynon shonld bo able to exhibit , whilA he was in this country , tho murk of esteem in which ho is held by tho members of his own Lodge , hence they preferred the request . Bro . Walter Goss , addressing Bro . Beynon , stated it afforded him much gratification iu being the medium of conveying to a worthy brother this mark of rospect in which ho was held by

the brethren of tho Lodge to which ho belonged , and trnsted he might always boar in mind tho Lodgo whoro ho first received tho elegant gift . After an acknowledgment by Bro . Beynon , tho Lodge was closed . The banqnot was served in Bro . Stanbm-y ' s New Hall , and was placed on tho tablo in that worthy brother's host style . On the removal of tho cloth , tho toasts wero briefly

introduced . Bro . J . Smith replied for the Grand Officers . Bro . J . Chambers Roe , in his customary hearty way , proposed tho health of the W . M . He did so on this occasion with infinito pleasuro ; Bro . Goss had laboured now for nearly twelve months , aud with groat advantage to their Lodgo . This would be the last occasion on which he ( Bro . Roe ) would have to propose the toast , and ho was

sure tho members would heartily respond . After Bro . Gnnner had favoured tho company with one of his humorous songs , tho W . M . replied . He briefly referred to tho principal oventa of his year of office , and concluded by thauking all for tho kindness and consideration he had always experienced . Tho next toast was the health of tho four

initiates , and each of these brethren acknowledged tho compliment . Bro . Snook , kindly complying with tho reqnest of tho W . M , sang " Have faith in ono another . " The P . M . ' s noxt received their meed of praiso from the W . M ., and replies to tho toast wero made by all who wero present . For the Visitors Bro . Morgan replied ; ho referred with satisfaction to tho election of Bro . Charles Mav to fill

the chair of the Lodgo in which his father , tho lato Samuel May , had always occupied so distinguished a position . Bro . Bandmann followed ; he also referred to the eminent qualities of our lato Bro . May ; qualities which had endeared him to all with whom ho was brought into association . Bro . Samuel May was a Mason in the truost and best sense of the term , and he ( Bro . Bandmann ) was snro his son

Charles would follow in tho footsteps of so worthy a sire . Other visitors also addressed the members , and all expressed their pleasuro at tho hospitality displayed . Bro . Morgan here , by request , gave " the Balaclava Charge , " after which Bro . Goss requested Bro . Bandmann to give tho brethren a taste of his quality . Bro . Bandmann immediately rose ; ho thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . Ho

would gladly do anything ho conld to entertain the company , but he feared the pieco he might select would provo somowhat heavy , and he had no desire to weary the brethren from whom he had recoived so much kindness . True , he could give them something from Shakspeare , but in this ho should prefer a littlo holp , and he would suggest that Brother Morgan might bo induced to render tho requisite assistance .

Bro . Morgan having expressed his willingness , tho last scene from Act I . of the Merchant of Vcnico was selected , in which the efforts of both brethren wero highly appreciated . In reply to his health , which was given from the chair , Bro . May thanked tho members for the confidence they had shown in electing him , and assured them he would exert himself to uphold the prestige of the Lodge , aud advance the best interests of its member . He also thanked Bros .

Morgan and Bandmann for the many pleasant things they had said of him . The remaining toasts comprised tho Masonio Charities and the Press , replied to by Bro . Morgan ; tho Treasurer and Secretary ; and tho Officers j to each suitable replies wero made , aud then the Tyler was snmuioned , a heavy storm raging at the time making it desirable thoso present should not run tho risk of missing thoir trains . Thus terminated ono of the many pleasant eveniugs wo have spent with the members of tho Royal Alfred .

Prosperity Lodge , No . 65 . —This Lodge , for some years , has annually held a summer festival ; the members determined this year to engage the Maria Wood . The ladies and brethren assembled early , and were recoived by the W . M ., Bro . Brown . A substantial breakfast was provided , and tho vessel was gently towed along the beautiful scenery , dancing being kept up to tho strains of tho Hon . Artillery

Company ' s Band . The trip up the river was delightful . At 3 o ' clock , the vessel was brought to a stand , and tho ladies and brethren adjourned to the saloon , where a sumptuous and rcc 7 iei'c / ie banquet and dessert was provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford , of the Guildhall Tavern ; Bro . Ritter personally superintending . Brother Brown occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Burge S . W . and Simm

as J . W . ; 138 guests were present . The W . M . proposed the toast of Her Majesty the Queen . He alluded to the Marquis of Lome having been appointed Viceroy of Canada . The National Anthom was snng . After the toast of H . R . H . the Grand Master , Bro . Daniel I . P . M . had great pleasuro in proposing tho health of the W . M ., who , since ho had occupied tho chair , had given them every satisfaction . Last year

he ( Bro . Daniel ) thought he had done something for tho Lodge , but the W . M . had fairly eclipsed him , and this trip in the Maria Wood would bo long remembered by all . Ho would ask them to cordially drink the health of the W . M ., his wife and family . ( Cbeors . ) After Bro . Jamos had given an excollent recitation , the W . M . thanked Bro . Daniel and the ladies and brethren for thoir enthusiastic

reception of the toast ; it was to him a day of great rejoicing to seo so numerous an assemblage ; it afforded him and his family great pleasure to be present on this occasion . There were over 100 members in tho Lodge of Prosperity , and he , a young member , was proud to bo its W . M . As long ns he occupied the chair he would do nil he conld to make the Lodge prosperous . Before resuming his seat he would offer for their acceptance the toast of the Visitors ;

they were very numerous , and ho would call on Bro . H . M . Levy to respond . Bro . Levy complimented tlio W . M . on his admirable arrangements , and the hospitality shown the Visitors . The efforts of tho Stewards had resulted iu the party spending a most enjoyable clay . The next toast was that of the P . M . ' s and Officers of tho Lodge ; without the working of the P . M . ' s tho Lodge could not have prospered so greatly , and tho Officers were all worthy of esteem , He would

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call on Bro . Goodwin P . M . and Treasurer to respond . Bro . Goodwin said all the efforts of the P . M . ' s would be for the welfare of the Lodgo . The toast of tho Ladies was humorously proposed by the W . M . Bro . Burge S . W . responded . Bro . Speight efficiently aoted as

Toast Mastor . After dinner dancing was resumed . Bro . L . A . Leins P . M . ably contributed to the enjoyment of the day , indeed nothing was wanting on tho part of tho W . M . aud the Committee to ensure tho enjovmont of tho ladies .

Lodge of Lights , No . 148 , Warrington . —The regular monthly meeting of this old Lodge was held on Monday . In tho unavoidablo absence of tho W . M ., Bro . Thomas Tunstall I . P . M . presided , assisted by the Wardons and a goodly number of members and visitors . The Lodgo was opened in form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro 3 . Dr . Mackio and G . F . Curzon , being

candidates for proformont , woro examined and entrusted . Tho Lodge was openod in tho second degree , and tho two brethren re-admitted anil passed . Tho leeturo peculiar to the Fellow Craft degreo was delivered by Bro . John Bowes P . M . P . P . G . J . W . of Cumberland and Wostmorelaud . The Lodgo having been olosed down in solemn form , tho brethren separated in harmony .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Met on Wednesday , tho 31 st July , at the Railway Tavern , London-stroot , E . C . Bro . Moss W . M ., K . Harris S . W ., Walker J . W ., Gottheil P . M ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Wharman S . D ., Woodward I . G . ; also Bros . Blinkhorn , & e . Tho ceremony of initiation wa 3 ably worked by the W . M . Three of tho sections were also worked , tho responses being given with

gratifying efficiency . This boing tho first time Bro . M 033 presided iu this Lodge , Bro . Gottheil , in proposing tho usual voto of thanks , remarked upon that brother ' s abilities as a working Mason , having watched with considerable iutorest the speedy progress he has made , and tho intelligent manner in which ho had performed tho duties of tho minor offices , and now , havins : reached tho chair , tho work , as

has been seen , was dono m a way second to none in any other Lodgo . Bro . M 033 gavo every indication of becoming a valuable worker in tho Craft , and the Lodgo to which ho belonged might justly be proud of having him as a member . Bro . Walker seconded the proposition , and stated that in his long oxparienco he had novor heard the initiation ceremony rendered with so much perfection . The

vote was carried unanimously . Bro . Moss , in thanking tho brethren for the compliment , said , ho had only been a Mason eight months , but during the wholo of that time , every evening , with scarcely an exception , ho spent in oithor Lodgo or Lodgo of Instruction . That ho thought was tho only way of becoming efficient . Ho had boeu

connected in official capacides with many other societies , but since his initiation such was his lovo of tho Order , he neglected all of them for Masonry . Bro . Kennett Harris was olected W . M . for next Wednesday , when ho proposos to rohoai * 3 o tlio first ceremony . Lodge meets at 7 p . m .

Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 , Garston . — The annual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Wellington Ilotel , on Wednesday , the 2-tth July , at four o ' clock in tho afternoon . Tho W . M . Bro . Samuel Tickle presided , assisted by his Officers , and a largo number of P . M . ' s , members and visitors , including Bros . H . S . Alpass Prov . G . Sec , John Bovvos P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland and

Westmoreland , Vines Prov . G . D . C ., & o ., & o . Tlio Lodgo having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro 3 . Baker and Vines prescuted Bro . George Price S . W . and W . M . elect for the benefit of installation . Tho preliminaries having been completed , the W . M . invited Bro . John Bowos to instal Bro . Price , which he did with the aid of a Board of Installed Masters properly constituted . Tho charges to tho Wardens and brethren were delivered by Bro .

Baker P . M . After tho transaction of some routine business the Lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , well served by Bro . Wood , the ho 3 fc of tho Wellington , and under the presidency of the newly installed W . M . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly cared for , and in the course of tho evening the W . M . presented , on behalf of the Lodge , a costly Past Master ' s jewel to tho I . P . M ., Pro . Tickle .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —OnTuesday evening , at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . This being privilego night , Bro . Dallas , tho worthy Secretary , occupied the chair ; he was supported by Bros . J . Lorkin S . W ., Slaiter J . W ., C . Lorkin S . D ., Gilham J . D ., Davis I . G ., Smyth Treasurer , Brasted Preceptor ; also Bros . Harding , Polak , Hunt ,

Borer , Wardell , M . Christian , & c . After tho Lodge had beeu opened , Bro . Carr answered the questions , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed ; the Lodge was closed to the 1 st degree . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Trewinnard of Lodgo 228 was elected a member . Bro . J . Lorkin will preside next Tuesday evening .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —At the weekly meeting held on Wednesday , 31 st July , at the Red Lion , Poppins-conrt , Fleet-street , Bros . Abcll W . M ., Gladwoll S . W ., Ilallam jnti . J . W ., Pate S . D ., Brown J . D ., Cornn I . G ., Long P . M . and many other brethren being present . After the confirmation of the

minntes , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Thompson having offered himself aa a candidate , was oxamined , entrusted and finally raised to the degreo of M . M . The wholo of tho lectnre was worked by the brethren , the questions being put by Bros . Tate and Brown . Bro . Gladwell was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Tho Ledge was then closed .

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