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Bro . F . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M . 73 , that— " in consideration of the services rendered by him to tho Lodge , as Secretary for the past eleven years , he bo elected an Honorary Member of tho Lodge " —was brought forward , seconded , and received unanimous confirmation . After the customary greetings from tho Visitors , Lodge was closed . Banquet wns then served in capital style by Bro . Spencer ,
and on the completion of tho repast , which was thoroughly appreciated bv the assembled guests , the W . M . proceeded with tho toastlist . The three first were received with every demonstration of loyalty ; tho eulogistic remarks of the W . M . in connection with onr Masonic Rulers being cordially endorsed by tho members . On proposing the health of tho Initiato , Bro . Stock said the brethren of the
Lodge of Perfect Ashlar wero always pleased to receive into their ranks gentlemen who came with good recommendations . He had pleasure in proposing the health of their new member , Bro . Lambourne . This brother in reply said , Hewasnot a good hand atmakingaspeech , but felt a great honour had been conferred upon him , that of his being admitted into tho ranks of Freemasonry . Ho felt greatly
indebted to his friend , P . M . Lover , who had kindly introduced him to their Society . Ho trusted ho might become an ornament to tho Craft . Bro . Garbotfc felt a great pleasnro in procosing tho next toast , tho health of tho Worshipful Master . Thev hnd beon fellow initiates , and it had afforded him infinite pleasure to instnl him into the chair . Ho had been a most earnest worker , and he ( Bro . Garbett )
regretted ho had not been able to perfect himself so admirably as Bro . Stock had done in the ritual of tho Craft . After a capital song by Bro . Royal , Bro . Stock rose to reply . He assured the brethren that ns long as it lay in his power ho would exert himself for the welfare of tho Lodge , and ho sincerely trusted thoy might never regret the choico they had mado in appointing him . He thanked
them heartily for tho way they had received tho toast . The health of the Installing Master was the next offered . The W . M . undertook this pleasant duty with intenso satisfaction , as he and Bro . Garbett wero old friends . He wonld place on their brother I . P . M . ' s breast the jewel which had been presented by the Lodge . After a song" On Balaclava's Heights " —from Bro . Killick , Bro . Garbettroso . It
afforded him groat pleasure to respond to the toast . Ho was grateful to tho members for the kind assistance they had rendered him during the year . To the P . M . 's he was specially indebted ; they had never failed in helping him when thoir aid was required . He trusted he might long bo associated with thorn , and that he might see the Perfect Ashlar continuo its career of prosperity . Tho W . M . thon
gavo the health of tho Visitors . He named them seriatim , and expressed the satisfaction tho members felt in having so many distinguished Masons present . Tho reply for the Visitors was entrusted to Bro . 0 . K . Killick P . M . 1693 , and Bros . Halford , Trewinnard , and Morgan added a few observations . Then tho W . M . most earnestly besought the sympathies of tho
brethren on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and called on Bro . James Terry to address them . After a recitation by Bro . Morgan , Bro . Terry gavo an exhaustive account of what was being done by tho threo great central Charities , and strennonsly urged on tho brethren the need of increased exertion . Tho elections for the Boys' and Girls' School wonld shortly be held , and many of the
most deserving cases would necessarily have to bo rojectod , through inadequate means at tho disposal of the governing bodies . He thanked the members for tho support they had always rendered to tho Charities , and hoped that prosperity and happiness might attend all their future undertakings . The health of the P . M . 's was ably replied to by Bro . Ebsworth , and the several Officers each gavo expression to their sentiments . Tho
W . M . then summoned the Tyler , who concluded tho evening ' s proceedings . The brethren were agreeably entertained during tho evening by some capital songs ; in addition to those already enumerated , wo must not omit to mention tho efforts of P . M . ' s Smith and Deacon , who exerted themselves most successfully . Before closing our report , we—on behalf of several of the visitors—tender our thanks to the energetic D . of C , Bro . P . M . Lover , who was most assiduous in his exertions to minister to the comfort of tho quests .
Finsbury Park Master Masons Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , Friday , 27 th September . Bros . Walker P . M . W . M ., Press S . W ., Frampton J . W ., Dunn S . D ., Cox J . D .. Part I . G ., H . B . D . Dunn Sec , Rogers P . M . Preceptor , Pigot and Hawkins . After preliminaries the 1 st and 2 nd ceremonies were rehearsed , Bro . Hawkins candidate . Bro . Press was elected W . M . for ensuing week .
Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1288 . —Held at Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , Wednesday , 25 th tilt . Bros . Thompson W . M ., Thos . Goode S . W ., Dunn J . W ., Press S . D ., A . Goode J . D ., Tremere I . G ., P . M . Eldridge acting Preceptor , II . B . D . Dunn Secretary . Lodge opened and minntes were read and confirmed , and initiation ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Samuel Goodo candidate . Bro . Walker
candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened np , and that ceremony was rehearspcl . Bro . P . M . Wright 1298 worked the first and second sections of the first lecture . Bro . Thos . Goode was electedVV . M . for ensuing week . Bro . Rev . T . R . Smithson , of Marine Lodge , Mauritius was elected a member . Lodge closed in ancient form .
St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction , No . 1306 . —Held at Bro . Mortlock ' s , Gun Hotel , High-street , Wapping , will resume its weekly meetings on Monday next , 7 th October . A plain supper will be provided at eight o ' clock precisely .
St . Eleth Lodge , No . 1488 . —The regular monthly meeting of this prosperous aud well worked Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 1 st inat ., at the Castlo Hotel , Amlwch , when the following brethren
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were present : —Bros . H . Lloyd W . M ., B . Roose I . P . M ., J . Treweek S . W ., C . S . Dyer J . W ., T . Pritehard Sec , Rev . J . Smitb Chaplain , Owen Rowland S . D ., J . Hughes as I . G ., 0 . Roberts Tyler . Tho Lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m ., when tho minutes of the previous meeting were read , found correctly recorded and ratified . This
Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , at Tunis in North Africa . —An emergent meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Tnnis , at 8 p . m . on Monday , 23 rd September . The European date corresponds with tho eve of the 27 th day of the Ramadan fast , and is always tho occasicn of festivities and rejoicing throughout tho Moorish city , which is brilliantly illnminated during
the whole niadit . The W . M . Bro . A . M . Broadley , Barrister-at-Law , presided , assisted by tho following Officers : —W . Bros . Dr . Mugnaini 32 ° P . M ., J . H . Stevens S . W ., Pentecost J . W ., Soniller Interpreter and Secretary , Blanch Treasurer , Lumbroso S . D ., Finzi J . D ., V . C Clement . D of C , Dr . Cassanollo and Bonrepaux Stewards , and Bro . P . M . Paleologo I . G . More than thirty other members and
visitors were present . On an alarm being given the General Mnhammed el Arbi ben Si Reschid was introduced and initiated by tho W . M ., in the Italian language , into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . Tho candidate , who was deeply impressed by the ceremony , is a cousin of the present occupant of tho throne of Tunis , and a nephew of the much lamented sovereign n . H . Si Ahmed Bey . He is a gentleman of considerable acquirements and enlightened
opinions , speaking fluently both the Italian and French languages . General Si Mnhammed is the forty-fourth candidate initiated in this Lodgo since its consecration twelve months since . The W . M . announced that the installation meeting would take plaoo on the 5 th October . Tho Lodge was closed at 9-30 p . m . There was no banquet , as by the Bye-laws of this Lodge no part of its funds can be appropriated to refreshment , and tho entertainments aro restricted to the Installation Festival and that of St . John tho Baptist .
Marquess of Granby Lodge , No . 124 . —A meeting was held on 1 st October , at the Masonio Hall , Old Elvet , Durham . Present—Bros . Samuel Penny W . M ., Samuel Holdsworth S . W ., Thos . Bell J . W ., William Coxon Secretary , Charles Dawson S . D ., Samuel Bousfiold J . D ., John Carr and William Robertson Stewards , Andrew Carr I . G ., John Carter Tyler . Past Masters Bros . John Sewell ,
George Johnston , Henry Lawrence ; and thirty-five of the brethren . Visitors—Bros . Sanderson , VV . Gray , E . Dodds , of the Norman Lodge , No . 1334 , Geo . Holdsworth , St . Marnock Lodgo , No . 109 . Business—The minutes of the last Genoral Lodgo were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . George W . Richardson , as a joining member from the Perseverance Lodgo , Hebburn-on-Tyno , and he was duly
approved of . Tho Lodgo was advanoed to the third degree , when Bro . William Crawford was duly raised to the Master Masons degreo by Bros . Henry Lawrence P . M . and Samnel Penny W . M . The VV . M . stated that the next Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Durham , on the 22 nd day of October , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , under the banners of the Marquess of Granby and Norman Lodges , The Lodgo was then closed in duo form .
Rothesay Lodge , No . 1687 . —The installation meeting was held on Wednesday , at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields . Present—Bros . Louis Beck VV . M ., Frank Kirk S . W ., John Hancock J . W ., W . C . Parsons P . M . Sec , B . H . Swallow P . M . Treas ., J . B . Docker S . D ., J . Crossland J . D ., H . E . Forscutt D . C , E . Durot Steward , J . II . Outhwaite I . G ., Potter P . M . Tyler . Among the
visitors were Col . Francis Burdett Prov . G . M . Middlesex , Henry Cawty P . P . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , James Terry Secretary R . M . B . I ., F . R . W . Hedges Secretary R . M . I . G ., T . E . Gibbs 34 , R . Farquharson 99 , C Wentworth 101 , W . H . Dean W . M . 417 , Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer Dorset , A . Barfield Past Master 511 , J . Tee 511 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , W . Heather 858 , F . U .
Cozens 907 , J . Randall 913 , A . F . Rowley P . M . 917 , C Goodyear 102 : " , J . E . Danks 1101 , R . Prickett 1101 , R . C Mount W . M . 1328 , George Wood 1328 , R . Coad , 1328 , R . F . Giles 1328 , John Quincey 1349 , Warner Sleigh 1381 , F . Trotman 1381 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 , E . Crick-may 1426 , A . M . Thomas P . M . 1446 , H . Gloster 1531 , T . Grammant 1559 , J . Inge 1563 , A . B . Weston 1585 , S . Rowley 1602 , H .
Honeyball 1681 , VV . White , W . E . Duncan , & c . The usual preliminaries having been observed , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bros . Lloyd and White examined as to their proficiency . The Lodge having been opened up , these two brethren were raised to the clegreo of M . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . Frank Kirk , was now introduced by Bro . P . M . Swallow for tho purpose of being
installed into the chair of the Lodge . With the usual form this ceremony was completed , and the newly elected W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers as follow : —Bros . Hancock S . W ., Docker J . W ., Louis Beck P . M . Treas ., Parsons Sec , Crossland S . D ., Outhwaite J . D ., Forscutt I . G ., Duret and Jones Directors of Ceremonies , Swallow and Livermore Stewards , P . M . Holden Chaplain , Berrow Organist , Potter
Tyler . One proposition for joining , and two for initiation were handed in . The balance sheet was read and nnanimously adopted , and £ 10 10 s voted to the funds of the Boys' School , to be placed on the list of the Worshipful Master , who will act as Steward at the next Festival of that Institution . After this Lodge
was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where the W . M . presided in a genial manner . After grace the health of Her Majesty the Queen was given , and the National Anthem sung . The W . M . next gave that of the M . W . Grand Master the Duke of Botheaay . The members of the Rothesay Lodge , which was named
being tho meeting for e'eotion of Worshipful Master , the ballot was taken , and resulted in tho unanimous appointment of Bro . Treweek to that exalted post . The ehction of Treasurer followed , and then the appointment of Tyler . The labours of the ovening being ended , the Lodge was closed in harmony , at an oarly hour , as a number of the brethren of the Lodge live a considerable distauoe from tho town .
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Bro . F . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M . 73 , that— " in consideration of the services rendered by him to tho Lodge , as Secretary for the past eleven years , he bo elected an Honorary Member of tho Lodge " —was brought forward , seconded , and received unanimous confirmation . After the customary greetings from tho Visitors , Lodge was closed . Banquet wns then served in capital style by Bro . Spencer ,
and on the completion of tho repast , which was thoroughly appreciated bv the assembled guests , the W . M . proceeded with tho toastlist . The three first were received with every demonstration of loyalty ; tho eulogistic remarks of the W . M . in connection with onr Masonic Rulers being cordially endorsed by tho members . On proposing the health of tho Initiato , Bro . Stock said the brethren of the
Lodge of Perfect Ashlar wero always pleased to receive into their ranks gentlemen who came with good recommendations . He had pleasure in proposing the health of their new member , Bro . Lambourne . This brother in reply said , Hewasnot a good hand atmakingaspeech , but felt a great honour had been conferred upon him , that of his being admitted into tho ranks of Freemasonry . Ho felt greatly
indebted to his friend , P . M . Lover , who had kindly introduced him to their Society . Ho trusted ho might become an ornament to tho Craft . Bro . Garbotfc felt a great pleasnro in procosing tho next toast , tho health of tho Worshipful Master . Thev hnd beon fellow initiates , and it had afforded him infinite pleasure to instnl him into the chair . Ho had been a most earnest worker , and he ( Bro . Garbett )
regretted ho had not been able to perfect himself so admirably as Bro . Stock had done in the ritual of tho Craft . After a capital song by Bro . Royal , Bro . Stock rose to reply . He assured the brethren that ns long as it lay in his power ho would exert himself for the welfare of tho Lodge , and ho sincerely trusted thoy might never regret the choico they had mado in appointing him . He thanked
them heartily for tho way they had received tho toast . The health of the Installing Master was the next offered . The W . M . undertook this pleasant duty with intenso satisfaction , as he and Bro . Garbett wero old friends . He wonld place on their brother I . P . M . ' s breast the jewel which had been presented by the Lodge . After a song" On Balaclava's Heights " —from Bro . Killick , Bro . Garbettroso . It
afforded him groat pleasure to respond to the toast . Ho was grateful to tho members for the kind assistance they had rendered him during the year . To the P . M . 's he was specially indebted ; they had never failed in helping him when thoir aid was required . He trusted he might long bo associated with thorn , and that he might see the Perfect Ashlar continuo its career of prosperity . Tho W . M . thon
gavo the health of tho Visitors . He named them seriatim , and expressed the satisfaction tho members felt in having so many distinguished Masons present . Tho reply for the Visitors was entrusted to Bro . 0 . K . Killick P . M . 1693 , and Bros . Halford , Trewinnard , and Morgan added a few observations . Then tho W . M . most earnestly besought the sympathies of tho
brethren on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and called on Bro . James Terry to address them . After a recitation by Bro . Morgan , Bro . Terry gavo an exhaustive account of what was being done by tho threo great central Charities , and strennonsly urged on tho brethren the need of increased exertion . Tho elections for the Boys' and Girls' School wonld shortly be held , and many of the
most deserving cases would necessarily have to bo rojectod , through inadequate means at tho disposal of the governing bodies . He thanked the members for tho support they had always rendered to tho Charities , and hoped that prosperity and happiness might attend all their future undertakings . The health of the P . M . 's was ably replied to by Bro . Ebsworth , and the several Officers each gavo expression to their sentiments . Tho
W . M . then summoned the Tyler , who concluded tho evening ' s proceedings . The brethren were agreeably entertained during tho evening by some capital songs ; in addition to those already enumerated , wo must not omit to mention tho efforts of P . M . ' s Smith and Deacon , who exerted themselves most successfully . Before closing our report , we—on behalf of several of the visitors—tender our thanks to the energetic D . of C , Bro . P . M . Lover , who was most assiduous in his exertions to minister to the comfort of tho quests .
Finsbury Park Master Masons Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , Friday , 27 th September . Bros . Walker P . M . W . M ., Press S . W ., Frampton J . W ., Dunn S . D ., Cox J . D .. Part I . G ., H . B . D . Dunn Sec , Rogers P . M . Preceptor , Pigot and Hawkins . After preliminaries the 1 st and 2 nd ceremonies were rehearsed , Bro . Hawkins candidate . Bro . Press was elected W . M . for ensuing week .
Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1288 . —Held at Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , Wednesday , 25 th tilt . Bros . Thompson W . M ., Thos . Goode S . W ., Dunn J . W ., Press S . D ., A . Goode J . D ., Tremere I . G ., P . M . Eldridge acting Preceptor , II . B . D . Dunn Secretary . Lodge opened and minntes were read and confirmed , and initiation ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Samuel Goodo candidate . Bro . Walker
candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened np , and that ceremony was rehearspcl . Bro . P . M . Wright 1298 worked the first and second sections of the first lecture . Bro . Thos . Goode was electedVV . M . for ensuing week . Bro . Rev . T . R . Smithson , of Marine Lodge , Mauritius was elected a member . Lodge closed in ancient form .
St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction , No . 1306 . —Held at Bro . Mortlock ' s , Gun Hotel , High-street , Wapping , will resume its weekly meetings on Monday next , 7 th October . A plain supper will be provided at eight o ' clock precisely .
St . Eleth Lodge , No . 1488 . —The regular monthly meeting of this prosperous aud well worked Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 1 st inat ., at the Castlo Hotel , Amlwch , when the following brethren
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were present : —Bros . H . Lloyd W . M ., B . Roose I . P . M ., J . Treweek S . W ., C . S . Dyer J . W ., T . Pritehard Sec , Rev . J . Smitb Chaplain , Owen Rowland S . D ., J . Hughes as I . G ., 0 . Roberts Tyler . Tho Lodge was opened at 3 . 30 p . m ., when tho minutes of the previous meeting were read , found correctly recorded and ratified . This
Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , at Tunis in North Africa . —An emergent meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Tnnis , at 8 p . m . on Monday , 23 rd September . The European date corresponds with tho eve of the 27 th day of the Ramadan fast , and is always tho occasicn of festivities and rejoicing throughout tho Moorish city , which is brilliantly illnminated during
the whole niadit . The W . M . Bro . A . M . Broadley , Barrister-at-Law , presided , assisted by tho following Officers : —W . Bros . Dr . Mugnaini 32 ° P . M ., J . H . Stevens S . W ., Pentecost J . W ., Soniller Interpreter and Secretary , Blanch Treasurer , Lumbroso S . D ., Finzi J . D ., V . C Clement . D of C , Dr . Cassanollo and Bonrepaux Stewards , and Bro . P . M . Paleologo I . G . More than thirty other members and
visitors were present . On an alarm being given the General Mnhammed el Arbi ben Si Reschid was introduced and initiated by tho W . M ., in the Italian language , into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . Tho candidate , who was deeply impressed by the ceremony , is a cousin of the present occupant of tho throne of Tunis , and a nephew of the much lamented sovereign n . H . Si Ahmed Bey . He is a gentleman of considerable acquirements and enlightened
opinions , speaking fluently both the Italian and French languages . General Si Mnhammed is the forty-fourth candidate initiated in this Lodgo since its consecration twelve months since . The W . M . announced that the installation meeting would take plaoo on the 5 th October . Tho Lodge was closed at 9-30 p . m . There was no banquet , as by the Bye-laws of this Lodge no part of its funds can be appropriated to refreshment , and tho entertainments aro restricted to the Installation Festival and that of St . John tho Baptist .
Marquess of Granby Lodge , No . 124 . —A meeting was held on 1 st October , at the Masonio Hall , Old Elvet , Durham . Present—Bros . Samuel Penny W . M ., Samuel Holdsworth S . W ., Thos . Bell J . W ., William Coxon Secretary , Charles Dawson S . D ., Samuel Bousfiold J . D ., John Carr and William Robertson Stewards , Andrew Carr I . G ., John Carter Tyler . Past Masters Bros . John Sewell ,
George Johnston , Henry Lawrence ; and thirty-five of the brethren . Visitors—Bros . Sanderson , VV . Gray , E . Dodds , of the Norman Lodge , No . 1334 , Geo . Holdsworth , St . Marnock Lodgo , No . 109 . Business—The minutes of the last Genoral Lodgo were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . George W . Richardson , as a joining member from the Perseverance Lodgo , Hebburn-on-Tyno , and he was duly
approved of . Tho Lodgo was advanoed to the third degree , when Bro . William Crawford was duly raised to the Master Masons degreo by Bros . Henry Lawrence P . M . and Samnel Penny W . M . The VV . M . stated that the next Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Durham , on the 22 nd day of October , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , under the banners of the Marquess of Granby and Norman Lodges , The Lodgo was then closed in duo form .
Rothesay Lodge , No . 1687 . —The installation meeting was held on Wednesday , at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields . Present—Bros . Louis Beck VV . M ., Frank Kirk S . W ., John Hancock J . W ., W . C . Parsons P . M . Sec , B . H . Swallow P . M . Treas ., J . B . Docker S . D ., J . Crossland J . D ., H . E . Forscutt D . C , E . Durot Steward , J . II . Outhwaite I . G ., Potter P . M . Tyler . Among the
visitors were Col . Francis Burdett Prov . G . M . Middlesex , Henry Cawty P . P . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , James Terry Secretary R . M . B . I ., F . R . W . Hedges Secretary R . M . I . G ., T . E . Gibbs 34 , R . Farquharson 99 , C Wentworth 101 , W . H . Dean W . M . 417 , Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer Dorset , A . Barfield Past Master 511 , J . Tee 511 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , W . Heather 858 , F . U .
Cozens 907 , J . Randall 913 , A . F . Rowley P . M . 917 , C Goodyear 102 : " , J . E . Danks 1101 , R . Prickett 1101 , R . C Mount W . M . 1328 , George Wood 1328 , R . Coad , 1328 , R . F . Giles 1328 , John Quincey 1349 , Warner Sleigh 1381 , F . Trotman 1381 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 , E . Crick-may 1426 , A . M . Thomas P . M . 1446 , H . Gloster 1531 , T . Grammant 1559 , J . Inge 1563 , A . B . Weston 1585 , S . Rowley 1602 , H .
Honeyball 1681 , VV . White , W . E . Duncan , & c . The usual preliminaries having been observed , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bros . Lloyd and White examined as to their proficiency . The Lodge having been opened up , these two brethren were raised to the clegreo of M . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . Frank Kirk , was now introduced by Bro . P . M . Swallow for tho purpose of being
installed into the chair of the Lodge . With the usual form this ceremony was completed , and the newly elected W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers as follow : —Bros . Hancock S . W ., Docker J . W ., Louis Beck P . M . Treas ., Parsons Sec , Crossland S . D ., Outhwaite J . D ., Forscutt I . G ., Duret and Jones Directors of Ceremonies , Swallow and Livermore Stewards , P . M . Holden Chaplain , Berrow Organist , Potter
Tyler . One proposition for joining , and two for initiation were handed in . The balance sheet was read and nnanimously adopted , and £ 10 10 s voted to the funds of the Boys' School , to be placed on the list of the Worshipful Master , who will act as Steward at the next Festival of that Institution . After this Lodge
was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where the W . M . presided in a genial manner . After grace the health of Her Majesty the Queen was given , and the National Anthem sung . The W . M . next gave that of the M . W . Grand Master the Duke of Botheaay . The members of the Rothesay Lodge , which was named
being tho meeting for e'eotion of Worshipful Master , the ballot was taken , and resulted in tho unanimous appointment of Bro . Treweek to that exalted post . The ehction of Treasurer followed , and then the appointment of Tyler . The labours of the ovening being ended , the Lodge was closed in harmony , at an oarly hour , as a number of the brethren of the Lodge live a considerable distauoe from tho town .