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good Mason . He had entered into the good path , and he felt sure he -would never regret it . The toast having been received with a hearty good fire , Bro . Retallack responded in a very happy vein . He said it was not an easy matter as a novice to stand before a number of brethren such as he saw around him , and in first attempting to address them in a new oapaoity . He had always looked upon

Masonry in a solemn light , and had long desired to become a member of the Fraternity ; but business and other engagements had prevented him from earlier seizing the opportunity . However , the ceremony of that evening was the most solemn and impressive he ever attended , though he was constant at many ia the course of his life . He assured tbe brethren he should leave no effort untried and

no stone unturned to follow up the duties imposed by Freemasoury . He should support the Charities so far as his pocket would admit , for he did not think any ceremony so went home to his heart and feelings as that which he had just wituessed in the Lodgeroom . It was binding on his conscience , and without any presumption he felt himself already a Mason . Although

he bad travelled 230 miles in order to be present this evening , he would travel 500 miles to thank them for the very kind manner in whioh they had received him ou that occasion . It was a marked day in his history , whioh he should not easily or ever forget . The W . M . then rose and said , this Lodge was ever noted for having visitors amongst them , especially ia quantity , and though they had

not so many as usual , it was made up in quality . He then enumerated the visitors who had honoured tbe Lodge with their presence , with especial reference to each . The toast was most cordially received . Bro . Webb was the first to respond ; he said this was the first time he had visited the Prosperity Lodge , and it afforded him the utmost p leasure to see tbe work so well performed ; it gave him the

greatest gratification to have been present . Their Masonio meetings were again commencing for the season , and it seemed like a revival taking place . He hoped they should meet on many as happy and prosperous occasions as the present . Bro . Lemare remarked that the last time he met the brethren of this Lodge wns at Richmond , and he mDst say he never attended tbe meetings of any Lodge where there

had been more hearty feeling manifested amongst the brethren . He was delighted to hear of the rapid progress of the Lodge , and as long as there was thafc spirit of emulation a nongsb them they would be sure to maintain the title they had adopted . He liked a good name , and was sure the Prosperity Lodge would prosper . His own Lodge was the Confidence , and they felt confidence in each other , confidence in

themselves . Wherever he met Masons he was glad of the grip of the hand , all over the world , of the confident brotherly greeting , and it was thafc feeling whioh bound Masons together wherever they assembled . He travelled a good deal , and was constantly meeting those whom he was glad to hail as brethren . He must say , therefore , it was a help through life to be a Mason . It

smoothed all difficulties , for wherever a man was he met new friends , and if they were only true to themselves they mast do good in the world . Bro . Maidwell also replied . It afforded him great pleasure in meeting old faces year after year , and he knew the manner in which their W . M . did his work must meet with the approbation of all by whom he was surrounded . He drew attention to the Lodge of Instruction in connection with this Lodge , which was always much

appreciated by those who attended , and said they had inaugurated a little Chapter of Improvement which , with the assistance of their esteemed Bro . Walker , would be soon in full operation . Thdre' was also the Prosperity Masonio Charities Association , whioh he hoped the brethren would support ; and concluded an able speech by expressing fche hope thafc they wonld all combine to make the varions ramifications of the good old Prosperity Lodge complete and successful . Bro . John E . Fells endorsed the sentiments which had fallen from his

own I . P . M ., and did not think he conld add anything further , except to thank the brethren for the cordial reception that had been accorded to the toasfc of the Visitors . It always afforded him pleasure to be associated with the Craft in its every aspect , for he was certain the good it effected could only be gauged by those who were most intimately acquainted with its operations . He admired the spirit of

unity and cohesion whioh was manifested in this Lodge , and trusted he might have the gratification of seeing more of tbe usefulness and influence exercised by fche Lodge of Prosperity . Bros . Smith and Thompson also suitably responded . In reply to the toasfc of the Masonio Charities , proposed in felicitous terms by fche W . M ., Bro . James Terry , who was received with enthusiastic applause , said this

was not fche first time by many that in the Prosperity Lodge he bad had the pleasure of responding to the toast which the W . M . had thought fit to introduce thafc evening . He knew full well that when the toast of tho Masonio Institutions was given in this Lodge it was nofc an idle toasfc , bnt one which came home most forcibly and most practically to tbe hearts and pockets of many whom he saw

around the table . In days gone by , in the history of this Lodge , 'he names of the Charities were scarcely noticed , bnt now better times had dawned , and for years the various Institutions had been Well supported by members of this Lodge . The Prosperity was Jiever behind its compeers in making advances to those Institutions , bnfc prided itself upon the fact that when it had enough in hand it

always donated a certain amount to either one or the other of the Charities . If every Lodge were to pursue the same conrse of conduct , the promoters of these Institutions wonld not have to make half the number of appeals , or attend so many Lodges in the course of the year , as they were compelled to do at present . He took it as an anguryof the success of the future that , this being the opening night of their winter session , fche Prosperity shonld be the first Lodge he had

oeen called upon to visit . He welcomed it as an omen that prosperity Would attend their efforts in the coming year—that under the Stewardshi p of their W . M . the very best list that possibly could be roaght up from this Lodge would be forthcoming . He knew the odg e wa 8 progressive , even as Masonry was a progressive science , i ? * Dat with its growth would follow a corresponding increase to o Masonio Charities . He alluded with pleasure to the establishment a Charit y Association in connection with the Prosperity Lodge of

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Instruction , and said if they looked at this and similar organisation ! in the conntry , they must acknowledge much good had resulted . 46 ballots , representing 450 guineas , had been paid into the coffers of the three Institutions from this Association . He ventured to say that , but for the establishment of such movements there would have been but 46 guineas paid in ; and it only showed how easy it was , by the small payment of Is a week to make every member who belonged to them a Life Governor of one of fche Institutions . He had no doubt

that as , through the exertions of the Secretary Bro . Brown , and the Treasurer Bro . Maidwell , this Association had existed 2 J years , another would rise , Phcenix-Iike , from its ashes , and enable new members to participate in the beneficent cause . All must be acquainted with the faot that if advantages were to be extended to an . nuitants , and to the boys and girl . " , tbe brethren must also be prepared

to contribute the means of supporting them . Spasmodic effort was of no avail , and he urged steady and regular support to all tbe Charities . He alluded to fche large numbers who were sent empty away , because of the deficiency of the means at tbo disposal of the executive to relieve all fche oases whioh demanded their attention , and appealed for the constant and steady support of the various Masonio Institu .

fcions . In conclusion , he wished for this Lodge a long course of future happiness and prosperity , leaving them with the hope that they would do all in their power to help those who could nofc help themselves . Bro . Terry having resumed bis seat , amidst prolonged applause , the W . M . proposed the P . M . ' s , and the Secretary and Treasurer ; the absence of the latter Officer he sincerely regretted . Bros . Ferry , Daniels ,

and Bellerby having suitably responded , assuring fche W . M . of their contiuued and cordial assistance , Bro . Brown P . M . and Seoretary said he saw their worthy Treasurer on the previous day ; he told him he was nob feeling quite so well as he could wish , but said he woold endeavour to be present that evening . "Ho feared he was indisposed , or he would have been present amongst them .

He also saw Brother Past Master Cornwell that evening , and he also was not able to attend , in consequence of the illness of one of his daughters . He thanked the brethren for their kind reception of the toast , and said he was always anxious to do his best for the welfare of the Prosperity Lodge . Or e of the moat agreeable of bis duties was that of being Secretary of the Prosperity Charities '

Association , which had been so kindly mentioned by Bro . Terry . Ifc was a small Association , started by a few of the brethren , but he hoped by the end of the fourth year they Bhould have sent up 780 guineas to the Charities by the means of a simple shilling a week eaoh . As that fund was drawing to a close , he hoped they would start another , whioh should have even a larger result , if possible . Any . thing be could do towards thafc end would afford him infinite pleasure .

He could only say his duties in connection with the Prosperity Lodge were a labour of love , and he hoped to be able tocoufcinne iu the same course for many years to come . The health of the Officers of the Lodge was then proposed by the W . M " ., and suitably acknowledged by tbe S . W ., and the official list closed with the drinking of the Tyler ' s toa « t . An abundanoe of good vocal and instrumental musio combined to make up a very harmonious and pleasant evening .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — The ceremony of installation of W . M . was rehearsed in this Lodge of Instruction on Friday evening , the 29 th ulfc ., when there was a full attendance of members , and several Visitors . Lodge was opened by Bro . James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , and there were present amongst others—Bros . Thomas Poore P . M . S . W ., B . Fulwood P . M ,

J . W ., J . N . Bate S . D ., F . Thurston P . M . Treasurer J . D ., H . M . Phillips I . G ., H . M . Williams Organist , John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , J , W . Watts P . M ., J . H . Taylor W . M . 1767 , J . B . Sarjeanfc , B . Poore , Nevill 1426 , Turner 72 , Payne , R . W . Pooler , H . Stokes ; Harper , H . S . Bigg , & o . Lodee was opened to P . O ., and Bro . Thos . Poore was , as candidate W . M . elect , duly presented . Lodge was opened ia

M . M ., and the ceremony of installation was effectively rehearsed by Bro . Stevens , with the assistance of Bro . J . W . Watts as M . C , and musical service by Bro . Williams . After the investment of Officers , and the usual addresses by the Installing Master , Lodge was regularly closed down aud called off . Entry drill was practised , and

after a sufficient interval , the Lodge was called on . Several Visitors were elected memhers . Bro . J . N . Bate was eleoted W . M . for the ensuing week . Votes of thanks were passed in favour of the In . stalling Master and his assistants during tbe ceremony . The Lodgo was then closed , and Che meeting adjourned to the 6 th inst . afc 7 . 30 .

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