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toast was given by the Tyler , and the brethren separated after an agreeable day had been spent . Amongst tho Visitors present vTere : —W . T . Scott P . M . 9 , Mackenzie Reed 26 , Thos . R . A . Hinks 217 , J . Bingemaun P . M . 55 , J . Tickle P . M . 1196 , John AVigg S . W . St . Clement Danes , Alfred Kent 1425 , Henry Kasner AV . M . elect 1612 , Henry E . Tucker 1612 , Edward Gasson 1612 , Grosvenor Phillips 1712 , James Clark 1612 , H . K . Erwin 1287 , AV . W . Morgan Sec . 211 .

Rothesay Lodge, No. 1687.

ROTHESAY LODGE , No . 1687 .

THE installation meeting of this now and flourishing Lodgewhich is named , by special permission , after H . R . H . the Prince of Wales—was held on Wednesday , 1 st October , at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , where thero was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The banner of his Royal Highness was prominent over the Master's chair . The AV . M . Bro . Frank Kirk occupied the chair , supported by Bros . J . Hancock S . W .,

Dockor J . W ., L . Beck P . M . Treasurer , W . C . Parsons P . M . Sec , Crossland S . D ., Outhwaifce J . D ., Forscutb I . G ., Borrow Organist ; also Bros . Green , Lloyd , Valeriani , Berrow , Farr , F . AV . Green , Duret , Livermore , AVarner Sleigh , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the former and an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro .

John Hancock S . W . and W . M . elect was presented . Bros . B . Swallow P . M . and J . AVrighfc P . M . 1158 occupied the Wardens ' chairs . In duo course Bro . Hancock was installed into the chair by Bro . Louis Beck P . P . G . O . Middlesex , who was the first Master of this Lodge , and who gave a perfect and impressive rendering of the ceremony , fully entitling him to the warm encomiums passed on

him at its conclusion . Bro . Berrow Organist played somo appropriate music . On the re-admission of the brethren , the AV . M . was saluted according to ancient custom , and ho appointed and invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . Frank Kirk I . P . M ., Docker S . W ., Crossland J . AV ., L . Beck P . P . G . O . P . M . Treasurer , AV . C . Parsons P . M . Sec , Outhwaite S . D ., Forscutt J . D ., Duret I . G ., Berrow Orgt .,

Livermore D . C , B . Swallow P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex W . S ., McGillivray Asst . AV . S ., Green Second Asst . D . C , Rev . P . M . Holdon P . P . G . C Middlesex Chaplain , Potter Tyler . Ballots were now taken for tho admission of Messrs . AV . Mole and T . Lloyd , and tho newly installed AV . M . showed his capacity for office by initiating those gentlemen into tho Order . Hearty good wishes were given

from tho numerous visitors , and Lodgo was closed . The brethren , forty-one in number , sat down to a banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . AV . Gosdeu , that gave great satisfaction . Grace having been said , the AV . M . proposed tho tonst of tho Queen and tho Craft , after which Bro . Lloyd sang tho solo verses of tho National Anthem . Tho AV . M ., in proposing the toast of the M . AV . G . M . of

tho Grand Lodgo of England , said , he called upon them to think to tho health of the Duke of Rothesay—one of the titles by which his Royal Highness is known by—and which fco them b .-is a special signification , inasmuch as it is the title by which their Lodgo is known . He , therefore , felt very proud in calling npon them to do justice to the toast . After this the AV . M . called on all

present to do honour to the toast of the R . AV . tho Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Officers of Grand Lodge of Euglaud . This toast received full recognition , and Bro . Berrow , Organist , delighted the brethren with an artistic selection on the piano . The AV . M . then proposed the toast , of their newly-initiated members , and said all were pleased

to see the two gentlemen who had joined their ranks that evening ; thoy would doubtless prove to be of the true Rothesay blood , and become an honour and a credit to the Lodge . Bro . AVarner Sleigh hero amused the brethren with a very laughable anecdote , after which Bros . Cole and Lloyd severally returned thanks ; the latter said ho had always had a great desire to become a Freemason , and

hoped to be a credit to the Lodge . Bro . F . Kirk P . M . then rose to propose what he might say was the toast of tho evening , —tbe health of tho AV . M ., whose qualifications were so well known that they required very littlo embellishment from him ; this they had already seen . Since Bro . Hancock had occupied the chair he had initiated two gentlemen , while his ablo presidency spoke for itself .

Their W . M . was ono who could , in every respect , do his duty , and in every office ho had held he had performed what was required of him satisfactorily ; he would call on them to give the toast a hearty reception . Bro . Lloyd sang most artistically " Once Again , " and tho W . M . rose to reply . He thanked Bro . Kirk for tho kind manner in which ho had spoken of him ; ifc was also flattering to notice the

way the brethren had received the toast . He tendered all his sincere thanks for their kindness . The AV . M . next proposed the toast of the Visitors ; the members were proud to see among them fourteen ; to one and all he tendered a cordial welcome . Bros . J . AVright , Scott , S . AVatkins , Dean and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 responded ; all complimented the Worshipful Master on tho able

manner he had performed the ceremony of initiation , aud Bro . Beck the ceremony of installation . The AVorshipful Master now had a pleasing duty to perform , that was to propose the health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Kirk , who had discharged his duties in every respect to the satisfaction of the Lodge . As a Founder he had travelled miles to be present that day . Before asking them to drink

the toast , he would place on his breast a jewel which all felt he was worthy of—a jewel won by his excellent working , and the interest he always took in their prosperity . Ho hoped Bro . Kirk wonld wear it for many years , not only in this Lodge , but in every Lodge he might visit , and that it might be handed down as a heirloom to his

children . Bro . F . Kirk thanked the AV . M . for the valuable gift , and also for the kind manner the toast had been proposed . The recol . lection of this night would never be effaced from his memory . He had only been absent once from Lodge meetings , and he should have indeed regretted it had he been compelled to be away that

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evening . Ho could hardly find words to express how grateful ho was to Bro . L . Beck , who had in every respect assisted him to carry out the duties they were pleased to say lie had performed so well . On leaving the chair ho trusted in his capacity of P . M . ho would always be associated with the Lodge . In proposing tho toast of tho Treasurer aud Secretary , the AV . M . said the Lodgo could compliment itself ou

having two such efficient members . Tho Secretary was a pattern to any Lodge , not only in hia official capacity , but as a P . M . He , as well as Bro . Beck , deserved a hearty response to the toast . Bro . L . Beck thanked the brethren for re-electing him as Treasurer ; ho felfc a pride in filling so distinguished a post . Bro . AV . C . Parsons followed ; ho hoped his endeavours had given them satisfaction ; hia

only aim was for their benefifc ; he trusted tho Rothesay Lodge would be one of the Lodges that would bo copied throughout the Craft . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Wardens , who wero both capable of filling the office of W . M . After a reply from Bros . Docker and Crossland , the Tyler ' s toast waa given , and the brethren

separated . Among the Visitors were Bros . Ferryman P . M . No . 3 , Gibson 1420 , Penefc 145 , Ditrag 145 , AV . H . Dean P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Dorset , Festa 834 , Inge 1563 , J . Wright P . M . 1158 , H . Stewart 7 S 0 , S . Walker P . M . 212 , E . Farwig W . M . 180 , Lakin 180 , Wake . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Bro . Berrow , as accompanyisfc during the evening , rendered valuable assistance to the several vocalists .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —Th ° Fifteen Sections will be worked by the members of the above Lodge , at the Rod Lion Hotel , Poppin ' s-court , Fleet-street , on AVednesday , the 29 fch October , commence at 7 o ' clock . Bros . Brown 862 AV . M ., Gush I . G . 1541 S . AV ., Tate S . D . 862 J . W ., and AVm . Long P . M . 435 Preceptor and Hon . Sec .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Thursday the 2 nd inst . Present —Bros . Clark AV . M ., Gieseko S . AV ., Klein J . AV ., Fenner Preceptor , AVallbrocht Sec , Pearcy J . D ., Hino I . G . ; also Bros . Andrews , Peacock , Legge , and others . Preliminaries wero observed . Bro . Fennor worked tho two first sections of tho lecture , after which Bro .

Clark vacated the chair iu favour of Bro . Andrews ( the AV . M . of tho mother Lodgo ) , who rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation in a very masterly manner , Bro . Peacock being tho candidate . Bro . Klein , of tho Corinthian Lodge , No . 1382 , was elected a member ; Bro . Gieseko was appointed to preside at tho next meeting , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned . This Lodge of Instruction has

been recently reformed under very auspicious circumstances ; wa predict a successful future for ifc , as those brethren who havo assisted in its resuscitation aro energetic in their Masouic duties . AVe hope Craftsmen who reside in tho vicinity of tho Lodge , and who aro iu search of Masonic knowledge , will avail themselves of tho opportunity of visiting here and judging for themselves .

West Kent Lodge , No . 1297 . -Th » brethren of this L- > d > e assembled on Saturday afternoon last , at their new place of meeting , the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , to transact the ordinary business . The brethreu have for a long time been dissatisfied with their old quarters at tho Forest Hill Hotel , which was not by any means so well adapted for Masonic gatherings as could be desired . Meeting

now , by permission of Grand Lodge , in tho elegant rooms of the South Corridor of the Crystal Palace , the brethreu were charmed with the accommodation afforded them . Punctually to the moment , Bro . R . H . Crowden the AV . M . assumed the chair of K . S ., Bros . AVoodroW and Kent being respectively S . and J . Wardens .

The Rev . Arthur Druce , M . A ., and Mr . J . Ovarge , civil engineer , wero initiated , and tho other busiucss being disposed of , the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room adjoining , where an excellent repast , admirably served , awaited them , to which ample justice was done . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated after having spent a most enjoyable afternoon and evening .

IF Masonry is in your heart , you will be a moral , temperate , and prudent man , keeping a guard over your lips and actions . You will abhor profanity and intemperance , and reprove thoso faults in Masons who may be guilty of them . You will be affable and courteous , treating all good Masons as your equals , paying duo respect to thoso in office , regarding the opinions and making allowance for theprcjudices of every place you visit .

MEANNESS takes on various forms of manifestation . One of its most signal illustrations ia in tho person of the anonymous letter-writer who gives vent to his envious and malevolent feelings by discharging from the covert of a safe retreat a poisoned arrow at some person whom he dislikes . The man who allows his animosities to lead him into thiy sort of ambush warfare , from which all honourable minds instinctivels recoil , is most certainly to be pitied .

IIOLI . OWAV s rir . r . s . —At the change of seasons many persons feel oppressed without knowing -why they lire so -they mv iiwuro something within thc :: i is wrong , though they cannot detect tlio defective organ . A few doses of theso powerfully purifying ami eminently cooling fills will restore regularity to every psirt of the system—will east , out nil impurities lurking in the l ' r . uiie , inidwi ' l thoroughly expel the last , traces of disorder , however hidden the disease may ha—however obscure its cause . With HoIIoway ' s medicine relief is insured without risk ; erroneous action is rectified wilhoutdisturlmig natural regularity , health is reinstated , iind with it return the cheerful feelings which uumistnkfib ' tell the recent invalid that all within is right again .