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Anthem . The toasfc of th « M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wale ? was fnlly honoured , as were also those of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M ., and tbe rest of tbe Grand Officer ? of the Grand Lodge of England . The W . M . said the Lodge that night was honoured with the presence of a Grand Officer—Bro . Raynham W . Stewart P . G . D . Nofc only as a member of Grand Lodge .

but also as a worker in connection with the Chanties , is be well known ; he ( the W . M . ) was pleased to have RO distinguished a Mason present . Bro . Stewart said when the M . W . G . M . gave this Lodge permission to use his title be was assured the members would never abuse it ; theirs was a Lodge worthy the confidence of tho Craft . Tho W . M ., Bro . Parsons , knew his duties thoroughly ; a man the Craft

was proud of . Bro . L . Beck I . P . M . proposed what he described as the toast of the evening . The W . M . had paid the greatest attention to tho duties of bis office , and tbe brethren that evening had seen his qualifications , nofc only in that respeot , but in many others ; this Lodge was indebted to him for his exertions in the cause of Charity ; he would ask them to drink tbe toasfc with tbe enthusiasm it merited

their W . M . was a man who was respected in every capacity . The W . M . said he was indebted to Bro . L . Beck for his kind remarks . He was one of the Founders of the Lodge ; he was proud to say he had received great assistance from Bro . Beck . When he was initiated ifc was by an Italian , that was seven years ago . Bro . Docket is a Belgian , and the next Master he hoped would be a Frenchman j

he wished to pay a good and just compliment to Bro . Docker , who had installed him into the chair . He had done so . be might say , without any effort , although he had to master the difficulties of two languages . This he had done thoroughly , as they bad heard , not only to-night , but on many occasions—he 13 one whom they all re . specfc . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , to whom

he gave a hearty welcome . Bro . Stoppani , No . 1 , Lugani , in a very exhaustive speech responded . Bro . Festa followed ; he was proud to see the W . M . in fche chair ; he knew no better working Mason , nor one who had tbe interests of the Craft more afc heart . The W . M . then proposed the toasfc of the P . M . ' s . There were only three present—Bros . Docker , Hancock , and Beck . Last

bnt nofc the least worthy , was Bro . Docker , whom he had invested with the Collar of Secretary . He is already most anxious to do good in Masonry , and where there is working Bro . Docker is always ready to assist . Bro . Docker , in responding , said he had done what he conld for their comfort ; bis services | were afc their disposal , not only in his old , bnt in his new capacity . The W . M . then proposed the toasfc of the Wardens and Officers . The S . W . had now filled that office

for two years . It would be a great pleasure to say that it was with his concurrence that he , the W . M ., had been eleoted . Bro . Dnret said it gave him great satisfaction to be among them once again ; he was pleased to see so many members of the Lodge present , and he hoped in time to occupy the chair . Bro . Green J . W . endorsed the remarks of the previons speaker . He took a great pleasure in attending Lodges of Instruction ; ifc was evident the members of

tbe Lodgo had also done so , and to that fact he attributed the efficiency exhibited . Several others made a few remarks , and shortly afterwards the Tyler was summoned . The W . M . provided a very excellent musical entertainment . Miss Beck delighted the brethren with some excellent songs . Bro . Beaumont and Master Solomons also assisted . Bro . Charles Solomons accompanied on the pianoforte . During the evening it was intimated thnfc a P . M . ' s jewel would be presented to Bro . Crossland on his return to England . ••

Kingsland Lodge, No. 1693.

KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 .

THIS successful Lodge met afc the Highbnry Railway Hotel , Islington , on Tuesday last , to celebrate its annual meeting . The Lodge was opened at 4 . 30 , by Bro . A . W . Fenner , who was ably supported by his Officers , while several visitors attended to do hononr to the occasion . Tho bnsiness of the evening comprised the reading of the minutes of last meeting , which were unanimously confirmed ; the installation of a Master for tbe new year , aud tbe introduction of

a candidate into Freemasonry ; besides routine work usual on these occasions . Brother Fenner , who is well known as a shining light in Freemasonry , nndertook the duty of installing his successor , and Bro . Mather , who acted as M . C , introduced the W . M . elect , Bro . Henry Hall . . After the candidate bad given his unqualified assent to the fulfilment of the duties devolving upon him in his new capacity , ho

was obligated , nnd in due conrso a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and tho ceremony was proceeded with . The following brethren received the collars and insignia of offic 3 : —Crosbie S . W ., Weston J . W ., H . P . Isaac P . M . Treasurer , C . K . Killick sen . P . M . Secretary , Thompson S . D ., Opperman J . D ., Pummel I . G ., Williams M . C , Defriez W . S ., T . Bowler Tyler . In dne course tbe addresses were delivered ,

and Bro . Fenner resumed his seat amidst congratulations . The new W . M . now proceeded to initiate Mr . William Andrew Francke , who bad been proposed by Bro . Snook , and seconded by Bro . Trewinnard P . M ., and for whom the ballot bad been taken in the earlier part of the evening . Bro . Hall proved himself a worthy successor to the competent workers who have hitherto filled the chair in this Lodge .

Later on tbe Auditors Report was adopted , and after some other matters had received consideration Lodge was clo 3 Pd . The banqnet was capitally served by Brother John Baker , who spared no effort to add to tbe comfort of his patrons . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . briefly introduced the Loyal toasts . On Brother Fenner the I . P . M . rising , he said : This was the first time he had had the

opportunity of wielding the gavel as I . P . M . of the Kingsland Lodge . He was assured their W . M . desired the aid and co-operation of the Officers and members ; personally he ( Bro . Fenner ) was assured he would receive every assistance . ETe had great pleasure in proposing the toast of the W . M . Bro . Snook hero sang tho "Old Brigade , " which he rendered in capital style . Tho W . M . in reply thanked one and all for tho kindness he had met with . lie would strive earnestly to advance the welfare of the Lodge , which , as one of tho Founders , he takes a deep interest in . He next proposed luo health of the Install-

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' ng Master , to whom a Past Master s jewel was presented . Ifc ifforded him ( Brother Hall ) infinite pleasure to attach ifc to the breast of Brother Fenner , whose children and children ' s children be hoped would treasure ifc a 3 an heirloom . After a song by Bro . P . M . Hawkins , Brother Fenner replied . After thanking fche W . M . for his kind remarks , he assured the brethren that he should prize the jewel

thny bad voted him . He should continue in the future what he bad done in the past—to strive for tbe welfare of tbe Lodge . He urged on all to unite ns a band of Brothers , and make the Lodge second to none in the Craft . Several other toasts were given and some sen . sible remarks were made in reply . Tbe proceedings were enli . vened throughout with songs and recitations . Bros . A . Mullord and

Isaac , in addition to those we have already named , assisting . Bro . W . Wright was , as nsual , a most efficient accompanyisfc . A notable feature of the evening was that all those who had filled tbe office of Worshipfnl Master of tbe Lodge were present . Amongst fche Visitors were Bros . W . Wright Org . 1897 , R . Pearcy P . M . 228 , John Osborn P . M . 1602 . Edward Wolf 223 , R . W . Pearcy W . M . 1227 . Charles Biggs I . G . 1549 . H . Hawkins 857 , Thomas Doug , lass 1756 , Edwin Woodman S . D . 1950 , A . Mullord P . M . 1288 , J . King 1623 , and W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 .

Alexandra Palace Lodge of Instruction , No . 1541—This excellent Lodge of Instruction , of which the well-known and respected Brother J . R . Stacey , ia the Preceptor , is held in con . nection with the Loughborough Masonio club , and nntil last week met regularly on Saturday evenings afc Longhborongh Jnnotion . A removal having been considered necessary , arrangements were made with Bro . C Sims , of the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , and

at that prosperous and prospering establishment the meeting of Saturday last was , for the first time , held . There was a very large gathering of members and friends , tbe large room which Bro . Sims has provided for tbe accommodation of the Lodge being occupied to its fullest extent . Amongst those present we observed Bros . J . A ; Smith W . M ., J . Butterwortb S . W ., J . B . Shewing J . W ., J . R . Stacey

I . P . M ., G . J . Dawson Treasurer , H . A . Sbent Secretary , 0 . J . Axtord S . D ., G . Cooper J . D ., J . Stafford I . G ., A . J . Martin Steward , S . J . Eidmans , E . Farwig P . M ., H . M . Appleton , C . Jones , C . Martin , C . F . Haines , C . Sims , W . J . Webb , W . Smart P . M ., W . Walker , A . Stokes , W . Bristow , E . Albert , James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., W . Maxted , W . J . Godden , H . Stokes , E . Bye , W . Stnarfc , R . Poore , H . Bigg , H .

Venables , E . Forster , J . D . Smith , J . Hill , 0 . L . Finch . T . Hendon , Brand , W . B . Briscoe , & c . Lodge was opened and minutes read . The second section was worked by the brethren under tbe question , ing of Bro . Stacey Preceptor , the second by Bro . Farwig P . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Eidmans candidate . The brethren assisted Bro . James Stevens to work the fourth section , and the Lodge was then closed . Subsequently harmony

prevailed . Mr . A . E . Spent presiding at the piano , and Mr . T . White and several brethren sang excellently and to the expressed satisfac « tion of all present . This musical termination to Lodge work will be repeated on each future first and third Saturdays . The earnest- en . deavours of Bro . Stacey to render this Lodge of Instruction efficient deserves encouragement , and we hope to see still larger gatherings as occasions may offer .

West Midddlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Meeting held at the Institute , Ealing , Tuesdav , 3 rd October . Present —Bros . J . Green W . M ., J . R . Fernee S . W ., 0 . W . Cnningbam J . W ., A . Jones S . D ., T . A . Smith J . D ., J . Wells Secretary . H . E . Tucker Preceptor , J . F . yers I . G ., J . Owen , E . T . Brown , Meadows , and G .

Taylor . The Lodge was opened to the third degree , and closed to the first degree , when Bro . A . Jones delivered tbe lecture . Bro J . Fryers was elected a member of the Lodge . Bro . J . Furnee was appointed W . M . for Monday , 17 th inst . The Officers of the Weft Middlesex Lodge No . 1612 , will occupy their respective positions on Tuesday , 10 th inst .

Last night tho annual installation of , tbe Marquis of Ripon Lodge , No . 1489 , was to be held at the Hall of the Metropolitan Societies' Asylum , Balls Pond-road , Dalston , when the Rev . F . T . Twining , of the Homerton Hospital , was a candidate for initiation by the retiring W . M ., Bro .

James Glaskin , assisted by his Officers . Bro . William Stephens P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , and a Past Master of more than one Lodge , was subsequently to be installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and to invest his Officers . Wo hope to give a full report of tbe proceedings , and of the banquet which , is to follow , iu our next issue .

Bro . Erasmus Wilson , F . R . S ., has been sworn in as an Assistant of the Carriers' Company of London .. The Greshatn Hall Angling Society has now removed to Bro . Wood ' s , Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , where its meetings

will be held every Tuesday evening , instead of Thursday , as heretofore . Papers will be read on the first Tuesday in each month , tbe series being introduced on Tuesday evening last by Cap tain Alfred , who read an exceedingly interesting essay on barbel

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, ncss in every family , being a medicine of incomparable utility tor y . " = persons , especially those of feeble constitutions . They never cause P " : L irritate the most sens tivo nerves or most tender bowels . Holloway s Pll |?? the best known purifiers of the blood , the most active promoters of absorp ' , aud secretion , whoreby all poisonous and obnoxious particles are remove from both solids and fluids .