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of hia remarks he thanked the brethren for the kindly welcome thoy had accorded him , and expressed tho hope that ho might become an apt scholar of tho beautiful principles which were embodied in Freemasonry , and at which he had that evening been permitted a first glimpso . Tho W . M . next proposed tho Masonio Charities , associating with tho toast tho name

of Bro . Edward F . Storr P . M ., who had not only spent large sums of mouoy , but a vast amount of timo aud labour in promoting the welfare of those Institutions , which were a prido to tho Craft and to the nation . Bro . E . F . Storr P . M ., who wnslondly cheered , thanked the company most heartily for the manner in which the toast had been received , although he did not lay claim to all tho eulogiums which

had been so kindly attached to his name . He could only attribute ifc to the hearty feeling of the brethren , whose hearts were stirred by tho mere mention of thoso noble Charities , of whom they were jnstly so proud . He congratulated Bro . Britton upon the high and honourable position to which he had that day been elected * , and if their present W . M . enjoyed as happy and prosperous a year as he ( Bro . Storr ) did when he filled that chair he might indeed have

reason to consider himself a fortunate individual . So far aa the Masonio Charities were concerned , he could only reiterate the sentiments they had so often heard him express—might God speed them . He felt peculiar pride in seeing Bro . Britton occupying the chief position in his mother Lodge : into which he had the pleasure of introducing him ; he was one whom he knew would do honour to the Craft , and who wonld fill the chair with credit to himsolf and to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . For

himself , ho was rather proud of the appellation " Charity Storr , " and if he had in any way served their noble Institutions in the past , he trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him to continue in the same path of dutyformany years to oome . While he remained a member of the Lodge , the Charities he hoped wonld ever be represented , and he felt they ever should be so far as ho was concerned . No one

could visit the Boys' or Girls' Schools but must come away better than he went , for they must all recognise the fact that the children who received the benefits of those Institutions received snch an education aa not only fitted them to earn a livelihood and a position in life , but it also proved a comfort and a blessing to them in their declining years . With regard to the Benevolent

Institntion they saw it providing a shelter in old age to those who had occupied better positions in life , bnt who , " through unforeseen circumstances of calamity and misfortune had been reduced to the lowest depths of poverty and distress . " Hence tbey sought a home and shelter in the winter of their old age in an Institution which the brethren were helping to support ; and who could tell bnt

thathappy and prosperous as they were at present—some of those present might be grateful to spend the autumn of their lives in such a noble Institntion as that ? Therefore , he said , while they had health and strength , whilst God gave them the means to do so , let them not dispense their charity with sparing hand , but let ifc be done with that liberality and generosity which were characteristic of a Freemason ' s

heart . He said , as a Freemason , they did not do enough for these oharitable institutions—they did not give a paltry 8 s a-piece all round . If all Masons would but give 5 s a year each they would not need the Annual Festivals , because such funds would be sufficient for all purposes . If they all subscribed a guinea a . year what a grand and noble thing ifc would be for the Masonic Charities . He hoped

when he went round amongst them on behalf of the Boys School they would not send him empty away , and he was sure they would not . Might God speed and bless those Institutions , and might the autumn days of those who helped them be days of pleasantness and peace ; and when they left this sublunary sphere might they be received into the Grand Lodge above , and enjoy the reward which

was there being prepared for them by the Great Architect of the Universe . The Worshipful Master then , in felicitous terms , proposed the health of the Past Masters , in doing which he said he shonld be glad if the brethren wonld enable him to take np a good list , in the name of the Neptune Lodge , on behalf of the Charity which he had the honour to represent as a

Steward at the next anniversary . The Past Masters of this Lodge were first-rate men and thorough Masons , who had brought the Lodge to the high position it now enjoyed in the Craft . He considered this was the best Lodge in the Order , and he shonld use his humble endeavours to promote its best interests , so that it might ; continue to uphold the prestige it had hitherto enjoyed . The Immediate Past

Master briefly but auitably acknowledged the toast . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Visitors , " of whom he was glad to see so goodly a company present . The toasfc was cordially received . Bro . G . P . Britton P . M . of the Unity Lodge 183 , in responding said , speaking from a long and varied experience , he never saw the Ritual more beautifully or efficiently performed than he had done to-night . He

thanked them for the welcome they had extended towards the visitors , and felt assured they had done so in the true spirit of Freemasonry . The Worshipful Master next gave the health of the Treasnrer and Secretary , with thanks to them for their past efficient services . Bro . T . R . Eames P . M . Hon . Secretary regretted the unavoidable absence of his esteemed colleague , Bro . Jsaac Wilcox , but assured the

brethren that they , in common with the rest of the Officers , would continue to exerfc their utmost endeavours in promoting the welfare of the Lodge . The Worshipful Master then gave the Officers and Prosperity to the Lodge , the toast being heartily received . Bros . J . Harper S . W , and John J . Slater J . W . responded in a few happily chosen sentences ; and the Tyler ' s toasfc closed the official programme . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by some

excellent vocal and instrumental music , amongst the former being capitally rendered songs , by Bro . Henry Poovey , "Quips the Quaker" and "Oh , Sophia ; " Bro . Mark Hubbard , "Polly" and " The Village Blacksmith ; " Bro . Harper , " The Sapper Brigade " and " Over the Garden Wall ; " Bro . G . M . Vane , " Jack ' s Tarn " and " Drink , puppy drink ; " Bro . W . Winnefcfc , " The Thorn " and " Will o' the Wisp , " & c . The evening was moat pleasantly spent , amidst a prevailing element of harmony and fraternal feeling .

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ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 70 .

THE regular meeting of this Lodge , No . 70 , waa held on 1 st Feb ., at tho Huyshe Temple , Plymouth , and was the first meeting held since the Provincial Grand Lodge at Torrington , when it was resolved to record , by some lasting memorial , the affectionate esteem in which tho lato P . P . G . M . was held by tho Masous of Devonshiro . From n circular jnst issued by the Provincial Grand Secretary , the Lodges are invited bv the P . G . M . to decide , not later than April ,

what , in thoir opinion , is the best form of uwiional , and what amount Lodges and individual Masous would subscribe . Bro . Godtsohalk , after relating what took place in tho Provincial Grand Lodge afc Torrington on Thursday last , explained to the brethren hia remarks at that meeting conveyed tho only distinct suggestion as against the proposed memorial window , namely , his idea that a Scholarship , to

be called the "Huyshe Scholarship , " added to the Devon Educational Fund now in existence , and doing real good work , would be a far more fitting mode to perpetuate the memory of one so dearly beloved as the late Bro . John Huyshe . He . therefore , moved the following resolution : — " That thia Lodge , St . John ' s , No . 70 , devote the sum of fifteen gnineaa to the proposed memorial to the memory of our late D . P . G . M ., if that fund ia to form a Scholarship oalled the Huyshe

Scholarship , in connection with the Devon Masonio Educational Fund for educating and clothing children of deceased or distressed Maaoni of the Province of Devon . " This was seconded by the Worshipful Bro . L . D . Westcott , the Treasurer , supported by Bro . J . B . Gover the Secretary , and carried ; and before the next meeting nodonbt a large amount will be subscribed by the members . There was a foil attendance of brethron of this old Lodge . —Plymouth Daily Mercury .

JORDAN LODGE , No . 201 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge took place on Friday , 21 st nlfc ., afc the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on which occasion Bro , Payn waa installed as W . M ., and the following brethren were invested as Officers for tho ensuing year , viz .: —Bros . Wallia S . W ., Dovey J . W ., Davage Treas ., Robinaon Sec , Fox S . D ., Simpson J . D ., Dunkeley I . G . Bro . Hyland , the outgoing Master , officiated as Installing Master , and performed the task most

satisfactorily . Previous to closing the Lodge the newly-appointed W . M . presented to hi 3 predecessor a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , whioh had been voted by the members of the Lodge as a mark of their appreciation of the efforts of Bro . Hyland during his presidency of the Lodge . Bro . Hyland tendered his sincere thanks to the brethren for this further mark of their

satisfaction , and assured them that he considered it a mnch greater honour to have filled the chair of the Lodge than to be the fortunate recip ient of any reward for the duty he had fulfilled . He hoped he should live for many years and have frequent opportunities of being present at the meetings of the Jordan Lodge , where he should with pride wear the jewel just presented him as evidonce

that he had given satisfaction during his year of omoe . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a most enjoyable evening was spent . The W . M ., at the conclusion of the banquet , gave the oustomary loyal toasts . Bro . Hyland proposed that of the W . M . He felt that Bro . Payn would prove himself a worthy representative of K . S ., and that he would carry out the

duties of the chair to the credit of the Lodge and the satisfaction of himself . His unanimous selection had proved the feeling with which he was looked upon in the Lodge , and he had no fear that he would do anything which would lead the brethren to regret the choice they had made . The W . M . felt there was little he could say in answer to the glowing accounts given of him by his I . P . M . He hoped to be

able to carry out the duties of the office both to the satisfaction of the brethren and himself . He next gave the toasfc of the Visitors , to which each replied . In response to the toast of the Immediate Past Master , Rro . Hyland suitably replied . In giving the health of the Paafc Maaters , the Worshipfal Master referred to the progress made by the Lodge , that progress was of course due to

the ability displayed by the brethren who had in the past filled the chair , and he had little doubt but that whenever occasiou offered they would be aa ready to help the Lodge as they had been in the past . Bro . Smith replied to this toast . There were so many new faces around him that he could hardly recognise the Lodge , still he could not forget that it was the Old Jordan , and as such was deserving of

the greatest regard from all connected with it . He referred to many worthy brethren who had emanated from it , and trnsted that its future career wonld be as glorious a 3 was its past history . To the toast of the Charities Bro . Hyland responded , he being a Steward for the approaching Festival of the Benevolent Institution . The health

of the Treasurer and Secretary was next given , the W . M . briefly referring to the care they each bestowed in the discharge of their respective duties , and expressed a hope that the Lodge would long be benefitted by their assistance . Bros . Robinson and Davage having replied , the toast of the Officers was given aud acknowledged , after which the proceedings terminated .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , Ifo . 1612 . —A meeting was held at the Feathers Hotel , Ealing , on 27 th January . Present—Bros . H . E . Tucker W . M ., G . Coop S . W ., J . Green J . W ., C . E . Porter S . D ., W . Seward J . D ., J . Wells I . G . Bros . T . Wilkinson Lodge No . 115 , Ceylon , T . Smith , S . Smout jun ., W . Nye , and Acworth . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . After all formalities

had been observed , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . T . Smith candidate . Lodge was closed in third degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with the same brother as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to first degree , and Bro . S . Smout jnn . volunteered as a candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . T . Wilkinson of Leinster Lodge , No . 115 Irish Constitution , Ceylou , was elected a member . Bro . G . Coop was appointed W . M . for the next meeting .