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which was given in capital stylo by Bro . Myerscongh , Bro . HuggeH replied : At the best of times ho was not a good speaker . To hoh ' the position of Worshipful Master in snch a Lodge waa , he considered , a very great honour . He would try in every way t < carry out his duties satisfactorily , and ho trusted his efforts wonh result in tho prosperity of tho Tredegar Lodgo . Ho wonld say mor < himself with

on a future occasion , bnt to-night wonld content thanking the brethren for tho way they had received tho toast . Bro Huggett then gave the health of the Immediate Past Master . It wa ? with all truth and sincerity ho could speak of his many qualities ; he had known him for tho last nine years , and all with whom ho wa = acquainted who knew Bro . Lacey honoured and esteemed him . He

wonld place on his brpast tho jewel which had boon presented by the Lodge , a jewel which had been thoroughly and honourably earner ! . The Lodge , at the conclusion of its first year ' s existence , was fre ? from debt , and that result was duo to their I . P . M . Bro . Lacey said he felt almost overwhelmed by tho W . M . ' s kind words . The brethren had paid him a high compliment by making him tho first Master o *

their Lodgo , and ho thongbt ho might congratulate himself on the great success they had met with ; this ho thought was duo to th < - mcmboi' 8 generally , to whom all tho credit should be accorded . Thp ensuing year bids fair to bo an equally successful ono with the last and ho trusted tho day was far distant when ho should be separated from the members . Ho expressed his thanks to all , and hoped the

same kindness might bo exhibited to his successor , and to all whe might follow him . Tho health of tho Initiate was next criven , and replied to ; and the W . M . then proposed Prosperity to the Masonic Charities , and with the toast he associated tho name of Bro . Binckes , P . G . Steward , Secretary of the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys . Bro . Binckes commenced his remarks by congratulating the brethren

npon the prosperity of the Lodge . At this late hour ho did not wish to inflict upon them a long speech , bnt he looked around , nnd everywhere he recognised old and well-tried friends . He did not know whether he should be successful that evening in enrolling a Steward for his next Festival ; this he mnst leave entirely to them , but he would content himself by pleading the cause of the three Charities .

Bro . Binckes then urged the special claims of tho Institutions , and referred to a late speech made by Bro . Farnfield , who ho had pleasure in meeting earlier in the evening . Bro . Farnfield , he said , must have been indoctrinated by the opinions of his father , who , of course , always considered the Benevolent Institution was the most fit and proper ono to be supported . Others might urge the claims of the

Girls '; for himself , he had but one idea on the point , and that was , the foremost Institution to be supported was that of the Boys ' School . Let the Craft look after the Boys , and tho Boys would in time look after the Girls . Bro . Binckes then referred to some of those present who had specially exerted themselves on behalf of the Charities , and heartily thanked them for what- they had already

done . He next spoke of the efforts that were being made in our Lodges to assist the fund in aid of tho Indian Famine , but feared flint these efforts would somewhat divert the stream from our own Institutions . He concluded his remarks by making a strong appeal for a continuance of the support ho had already received . The

remaining toasts were then gone through , but the exigencies of the train service compelled many of ihe brethren to loavo , amidst congratulations as to the success of tho day's proceedings . Bro . G . T . H . Seddon , with his usual courtesy , ably assisted the proceedings , both in the Lodge and at the banquet , by his musical ability .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction . —Held at Bro . Maid . well ' s , Leadenhall-street . According to announcement , Bro . Louis A . Leins , P . M . 65 , worked the ceremony of installation on Tuesday last . Bros . Wharman S . W ., Posener J . W ., Fraser S . D ., Forrest J . D ., West I . G ., Campbell , Patmore , Rowley , Hill , Daniel , Hollands , Sayer , Walker , Harris , Fraser , Glass , Posener , & c . The Lodge was opened

in due form . The minutes having been read and confirmed , tho Lodge opened in tho second degree , and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , Bro . Hollands W . M . elect . Bro . Hill then worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Forrest candidate . Bro . Rowley AV . M . of Lodge 917 , and Bro . Patmore D . C . Lodge 228 , were elected members of this Lodge of Instruction . It was proposed by Bro .

Posener , and seconded by Bro . Daniel , that a vote of thanks to Bro . Leins be recorded ou the minutes , for the able and impressive manner in which he had rendered the cei'emony , to the gratification and instruction of all present . This was carried unanimously . Bro . L . A . Leins said he felt it a duty , at the same time a great pleasure ,

to be called upon by the Prosperity Lodge of Instruction to render any Masonic instruction ho conld impart . Bro . Wharman will fill the chair on Tuesday , 9 th instant . After a pleasant evening , the Lodge was closed . Before the brethren left the Lodge Bro . L . A . Leins gave the impressive long charge .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No . 15 . —This Lodge held its meeting on Thursday tbe 4 th October , at the Chcqners , Marsh-street , AValthamstow . Bros . Hunt AV . M ., J . Pindcr Preceptor , Upward 8 . W ., Franklin J . W ., AV . Hallows Asst . Sec , G . Claiko J . D ., also

Bros . Groome , Haines , & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Haines acting as candidate . Bro . J . Binder worked the first and second sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Haines 1 C 79 was elected a member . Bro . Upward will preside next week .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The first meeting ot this old established Chapter for the season was held ab its comfortable quarters , tho Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , on Tuesday last , under the presidency of the following officers : — Comps . K . J . Rowo M . E . Z ., P . AVagnor H ., J . Constable J ., T . AV . AVhito Scribe E ., F . Brown Scribe N ., F . Bucklaud P . S . The usual formalities were gone through , aud the miantes of the Convocation of the 2 ° fch May

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duly confirmed . Tho ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by tho nrincipals , Comp . Major E . H . Finney acting as candidate . Tho iflieers of tho evening wero re-elected for the ensuing fortnight , and 'ho following Companions unanimously elected members , viz . — P . Buekland Doric Chapter , J . G . Yolland Gladsmuir Chapter , and P . Butt . Each returned thanks for tho favour of membership , and promised to attend whenever circumstances would permit . We need

hardly say that tho ceremony and addresses wore tolerably well por . formed , but on many former occasions wo havo hoard tho same more efficiently rendered . Improvement will no doubt follow , as tho strength of tho meeting fully testified tho determination of Comoanious to work up in this branch of tho art . There were present Comps . John Boyd Treas ., E . Gottheil , 0 . AV . Noehmer , F . A . White , S . H . Moore , II . Darcy , G . Darcy , R . E . Stovonson , John Seex , W . AV . Aforgan , & o . Tho Chapter will continue its meetings on Tuesdays at 7 p . m .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At the meeting on Saturday , tho 29 th September , at the Jolly Farmers , Sonthstatoroad , Islington , present—Bros . J . Stock W . M ., Gibbs S . W ., Fennor LAV ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., Brasted S . D ., Brand J . D ., Elliston

I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor . Lodge opened in due form and tho minutes of last meeting wore confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed . Bro . C . Lorkin candidate ; also the ceremonies of oassing and raising , Bros . C . Lorkin and J . A . Powell acting as candidates . Tho third section of the first lecture was worked . Bro . Gibbs was appointed AV . M . for tho next meeting .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday the 2 nd of October , at Bro . Smyth ' s , rho Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . G . Brown W . M ., Defriez S . W ., Young J . W ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., Sanders S . D ., and Brasted J . D . Visitors—Bros . Lines , Cook , and others . The Lodgo was opened in due form , the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed ; the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Forss acting as candidate . Afterwards Bro . Defriez worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Linos of 972 , and Bro . Cook of 188 were unanimously elected members of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Defriez will preside at the next meeting .

Holmesdale Chapter , No . 874 . —On Monday the 1 st inst ., a Royal Arch Chapter was solemnly dedicated and consecrated ab the Sussex Hotel , Tunbridge AVells , by Companion the Rev . T . Robinson Prov . Grand J . of Kent , assisted by Comps . J . H . Eastes Prov . G . H ., the Rev . AV . A . Hill , and H . Ward Prov . G . H . Wilts . Amongst the Visitors were Comps . Cottebrune Assist . Soi . P . Z ., Kingston H .

862 , AV . J . Murlis , F . Frye and AV . Grist 862 . After the Chapter had been formally opened and tho Comps . admitted , the Petitioners were arranged in order , and addressed by the Consecrating Officer , as to whether they approved of the Principals named in the Charter , and they having signified their approval , proceeded to constitute the Chapter . An oration on the principles of the Order was delivered by

tho Rev . AV . A . Hill . A convocation of installed principals was then formed , when Comp . the Rev . T . Robinson , then installed Comps . B . S . AVilmot and Delves into the 2 nd and 3 rd chairs . Comp . W . Stephens being already a P . Z . was invested , and placed in the chair as J . of the Chapter , his first act being to instal Comps . B . S . AVilmofc and Delves as second Principals , after which B . S . Wilmot was finally installed as M . E . Z ., according to ancient custom . Upon the

admission of the Comps ., the Principals were duly proclaimed and saluted , and the following Officers appointed : —Comps . R . W . Delves Scribe E ., Bacon Scribe N ., Williams P . Soj . The Consecrating Officers wero then elected honorary members ; several candidates were proposed for exaltation , and the Convocation closed . An excellent banquet followed , at which the M . E . Z . presided . The usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed and ably responded to .

The City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . —Held its first meeting of the season at tho Regent Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street , AV ., on Thursday , 27 th September . Present—Bros . P . M . Holden AV . M ., B . AV . Swallow G . J . D . Middlesex I . P . M ., C . A . Cottebrune Treasurer , E . J . Scott P . M . Sec , E . AVhito S . W ., J . E . Shand as J . W ., B . Turner S . D ., Hutchinson as J . D ., Willis as I . G .,

Townloy , Tate , Hammond , Irving ' , Gardner , AVard , Eastgate , Day , Docker , AVangb , and others . Visitors—Bros . John Coutts P . G . P . W . M . Covent Garden Lodge , John Elliott W . M . 1348 , A . J . Ireton S . W . 1348 , A . Bassington J . W .. 205 , L . Beck AV . M . 1687 , E . H . Stanwitz P . M . 435 , T . Cooper S . D . 538 , James Edell 108 , C . F . Lewns 95 , T . J . Arnold 382 , E . G . Marner 1673 . Bros . Taylor and Clarke were passed

to degree of Fellow Craft . Bros . AVard , Jones , Lee and Eastgate were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Rev . P . M . Holden AV . M ., in a most impressive manner . The election of W . M . for next year was then proceeded with , and Bro . E . White was unanimously chosen . Bro . Cottebrune was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Potter Tyler . The bye-laws wero read , after which several

propositions for initiation at next meeting were handed to the Secretary . A letter was read from Bro . Parsons P . M . 180 J . D . of this Lodge , tendering his resignation , which was received with great regret . Bro . P . M . Swallow proposed that a jewel , with collar and appendages , bo presented at tho next meeting to the W . M . for his ability and conduct of tbe Lodge during his year of office ;

this was carried unanimously . The Lodge was then closed , and adjourned until November . About fifty brethren then sat down to a capital dinner , prepared by Bro . Nicol , for which a hannch of venison had been kindly sent by Bro . Riley . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the AV . M ., and were enthusiastically received . Iu speaking of the I . P . M ., reference was made to his appointment as G . J . D . of Middlesex . As to the W . M . elect , ho was