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because he believed he assisted afc the Masonic birth of Bro . Beveridge , who had now come forward to a very fine full-grown manhood , and had taken the post they always believed he would take , and which ho was sure he would adorn during the rest of his year of office . Shonld there be a recurrence of the affair that took place in Dublin in

1731—though their shining mark , Griffiths , was not a particularly " safe man " —it would be equally safe , aa waa shown to him afc his election as Grand Treasnrer . He never saw so much good fellowship or Masonic feeling in his life , not only by members of tho Asaph Lodge , in which ho had had the honour to paas throngh all

the offices up to tho chair , bnt mon from all parts of tho country came forward aud supported him to n most astounding extent . Ho was told when he was made Grand Treasurer that h »* would have no work to do . He found he was grossly deceived ; that ho would never be allowed to sign a cheque—which was rather a slur—but he found that

in his year of office the G . Treasnrer was not expected to do nothing , for by virtue of hia office he was a member of the Provisional Managetnent Committee of tho Boys' School , of tho Committee of the Girls' School , and of the old Men and Women , and that he waa supposed to attend all the Committee meetings . When he told them

that in one Institution alone there had been 22 meetings since last June , he might fairly assert that he was grossly deceived on that point . However , joking apart , of course it was a labour of love to assist in all good Masonic work , and if the brethren had known as intimately as he knew , since he became a Grand Officer , the good

fooling , the kind fraternal regard which the Grand Officers had for the Craft , it would do them , as it had it done him , good to see and listen to it . It was a thing to be proud of . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke said that he hoped that he would be represented by the eloquence of Bro . Terry , under whose shadow he thought he was . As there was so

much beautiful music to come , he would not delay the brethren further than to thank them for the exceedingly kind and fraternal manner in which they had received his name on that and several other occasions . Ho took a deep interest in the Craft , and in so praiseworthy and distinguished a Lodge as the Asaph , for which he anticipated

in the future the success it so thoroughly deserved . Bro . Fairchild , in proposing the health of the W . M ., said at any time he had not the power , and on the present occasion he had not the privilege of making any lengthened remarks , becanse he been almost forbidden by the W . M ., who was anxious to got throngh some other toasts in order to go to his

professional duties . In the way of seniority , of ability , of geniality , and almost everything Masonic , Bro . Beveridge ought to have proceeded many of them in the Lodge of Asaph . Ifc had been a matter of regret thafc BrO . Beveridge had nofc passed throngh the chair some years previously , but his professional dnties had called him

elsewhere , and he had been supplanted for a time . He had now , howover , the satisfaction of being in the proud position which tho brethren had had tho hononr of conferring on him . Bro . Beveridge had the advantage of having many illustrious predecessors ; but whatever else ho might be they know he was one of the most refined

aud polished villains , but still he sank that character when he came to the Asaph Lodge . Afc the present , timo he hnd only to fi'l the character of tho moral , good , kindly , genial gentleman , and he occupied his position in the Masonic world with an ability of which ho had given evidence thafc evening . He had the courage , which

very few Masters had , to close down the Lodge on an exciting evening in the different degrees . He had presided also at tho banquet in a way which must have given satisfaction to all . He ( Bro . Fairchild ) had had the pleasure and privilege of working with him for many years , and lately very intimately and closely , and he

found that he had one object in view—tho welfare of the Asaph Lodge . Bro . Beveridge occupied the position of Master of the Lodgo with a full aenso of tho responsibilities attached to the office , and in the hopo that he would perform the dnties as woll as other Masters had done . The W . M ., in reply , said—Brethren , I can only

thank you for the great hononr yon have dono me in drinking my health . Aa I said jttst now the speeches would bo short , it would ill become me to make a long one . The W . M ., in proposing the I . P . M ., Bro . Fairchild , presented that brother with a handsome P . M . 's jewel . Ho waa more than proud to pin the jewel on Bro . Fairchild ' s breast .

It was a difficult moment for him , because no words of hia could express how he appreciated , and the brethren appreciated , the services of Bro . Fairchild to the Lodge , knowing as he did that of all the distinguished Masters of the Lodge there had never been a worthier , or one who possessed to a greater extent all tho good

qualities which should appertain to a man and a Mason . Individually , he ( tho W . M . ) had como into a closer contact with Bro . Fairchild than others , and ho could say that in every matter of detail no trouble had been too great for him fco take to help him ( the W . M . ) in hia work . If he failed in any portion of it thoy must blame the

pupil , nofc the master . Bro . Fairchild s services to all the Masonic Charities were known to the brethren of tho Lodge , and to the whole Masonic body . Bro . Fa *' rchild responded . He had dono what ho could iu his little way to perform the duties of W . M properly . Not oue of the nine meetings of tho Lodgo in twelve mouths had been

without a great deal of Masonic work . Although he had left the chair , he should not relax any of his efforts for the welfare of tho Aaaph Lodge . He recognised tho assistance he had received from tho Officers ho appointed a year ago , aud particularly to Brother Chamber ! in , Secretary . Ifc was a large Lodge , numbering over 100

members . They had numerous meetings , and tho details wero very severe . No Master could havo better assistance than ha had had from Bro . Chambeilin . For the Visitors Bros . Dr . Spence , Tickle , C . C , T . Catling , and Fitzgerald responded . Afc this stage of the piocecdings tho W . M . and several other brethren were compelled to

leave , but Bro . Fairchild , as locum tcnen , did full justice to tho remaining toast . A charming entertainment was given , it comprised recitations aud vocal and instrumental music * , by tho following

b : \ 3 thran , under tho direction of Bro . A . Thomas : Bros . E . Terry , H . Reynolds , B . Temple , T . do B . Holmes , Albert James , Fred Bovan , J . A . Brown , J . Kiffc , John Maclean , Arthur Thomas , Ormond Yearsley . E . Frowin , Frank Stewart , J . Weaver , F . G ., J . E ., and

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I J . C Hambleton , C . Harper , VV . L . Barrefcfc , Marius , Harry Nichols , aud J . L . Shine .

Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , No . 22 . —Oa Monday , the 4 th instant , at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , there was a large attendance of brethren to support Bro . Lyell W . M ., who very ablytrehearsed the 1 st and 3 rd degree ceremonies . Among iho . se present were : —Bros . Westley Preceptor , Harvoy S . W ., Mitchell J . VV ., J .

Langdon J . D ., Griffith I . G ., Andrews Secretary , Woods , Luckbursfc , Folkard , H . Mitchell , Beaven , Caink , Gaze , Hill , Smith , Williams , Gilbert , and many others . Bro . Lyell was most heartily congratulated on hia splendid working , for the firsfc time in the Lodge . Bro . Harvey S . W . was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

Stuart Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1632 . —At the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , on Thursday , 31 sfc ulfc ., Bros . Linsoy W . M ., Bilby P . M . S . W ., Salter J . W ., M . Spiegel P . M . Preceptor , Morgan Secretary , Baldwin S . D ., Vickers P . M . J . D ., Lemaire I . G . ;

also Bros . Grunor , Petit ; W . M ., G . Vickers , Gardner , Holloway , and others . After preliminaries , some sectiona were worked , and then the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Morgan candidate . Bro . Salter was elected W . M . for nexfc meeting .

Langton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1873 . —On Thura . day , the 31 sb nib ., at bhe White Hart Tavern , Abohurch-lano , E . C . Bros . Burne Preceptor , S . L . Smith W . M ., Sandeman S . W ., Mansell J . W ., Mapleton Secretary , Dent S . D ., Beasley J . D ., Hamilton I . G ., Bros . Causton , Night , Toulmein , Haws , Wood , Mansell , Voisey , Hall , Hobbs , Slaughter , A . Smith , G . R . Smith , Conford , Daubeny ,

Hastings , Marshall and Taylor . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Voisey candidate . The W . M . gave the charge . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the nexfc meeting , when the ceremony of passing will be rehearsed and the explanation of fche second tracing board given . Bros . A . W . Smith , E . R . Smith , Conford , Hastings , Beasley and Daubeny were elected members . Lodge was then formally closed .

Star Chapter of Instruction , No . 1275 . —The usual weekly meeting waa held on Friday , the 1 st instant , afc the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , when there were present : —Comps . F . Hilton Preceptor , Warren M . E . Z ., Moore H ., Hill J ., Stone S . E ., Addington S . N ., Stone P . S ., Towers and Grummanfc . The ceremony of exaltation

was rehearsed , Comp . Towera as candidate . Comp . Moore waa elected Z . for the nexfc meeting . Comp Warren waa congratulated on his working , for the first time aa Z . in thia Chapter . Comp . Grammant reported thafc the Officers' collars would soon be in the Chapter .

The Old Masonians.

THE OLD MASONIANS .

OUR " old boys " must ; nofc be angry with us when we say we were disappointed with their performance on Saturday last , at St . George's Hall . From a long experience we attribute their failureif we may use ao harsh a term—to their being over confident ; they had not paid sufficient attention to rehearsals . Tho idea that men are " born actors , " has long been exploded j and to secure a position

iu theatrical life , the student must work , hard and consistently , and must fully recognise the grave responsibilities he haa embarked on . It has become recognised thafc a perfect performance cannot be secured unless all who are engaged enter thoroughly into the spirit of their work . Our friends must not despair—they will do much

better yet , if they bufc " screw their courage to the sticking place . " The ladies , unquestionably , must be awarded the palm of merit , while of tho gentlemen those who most distinguished themselves were Messrs . Mark Paton , 0 . H . Uwinp , G . A . Segar , and A . B , Whiteley . The attendance waa nob a large oue , but thia may bo

accounted for by the fact thafc there were several important meetings on the same evening that kept many friends of our " old boys " away . We , however , trust the fund for which the performance was given may not be overlooked by those who have hitherto supported the youngsters in their praiseworthy efforts . The selection of a piece

resulted ia the choice of the late H . J . Byron s comedy , in five acts , entitled "Cyril's Success . " Thia waa produced under the direction of Mr . Fred . Gartside . The following comprised the cast of characters : —Visconnt Glycerine , Mr . R . H . Williama ; Cyril Cuth . bert ( a popular author ) , Mr . A . G . Robinson ; Major Treherne , M . P .,

Mr . C . H . Uwina ; Hon . Fredk . Titeboy ( a musical amateur ) , Mr . G . A . Segar ; Mathew Pinoher ( a literary hack ) , Mr . A . B . Whiteley ; Mr . Fitz Pelham ( manager of the Polygon theatre ) , Mr . It . S . Chandler ; Jouaa Grimley ( of Grimley Brothers , Paternoster Row ) , Mr . W . J . Packer ; Colonel Rawker ( unattached ) , Mr . J . 0 . Johnsou : Paul

Bingo , R . A ., Mr . F . Dyer ; Pepper , Mr . P . O'Dohorty ; Mrs . Cuth . bert , Miss Lillio Russell ; Miss Grannotfc ( her old schoolmistress ) , Mrs . M . B . De Solla ; Mrs . Singleton Bliss ( a young widow ) , Miss

Kate Osborne ; Perkins ( Mrs . Cuthbert's maid ) . Miss Gertrude Uwius ; Members of tho Grautley Club , Servants , & c , represented by Messrs . W . Booser , F . Crew , W . A . Glass , E . A . Gough , and A . Watkins .

Mr . Campbell Rae-Brown ' s new novel—fco be publishel by Messrs . Dean and Son—is entitled " The Loveliest Woman in L melon . " Its scenes are laid partly in Switzerland aid partly in the fashionable quarter of the metropolis .

Messrs . Dean and Son ( IGO . v Fleet Street ) have in the Press an important new serial dealing with Dog ? , which will be illustrated with numerous portraits , and published ot One Shilling . Amongst tho contributor . * are Dr . Gordon Stables , Mr . Everett Millais , Mr . George R . Krehl , Mr . VV . K . Taunton , and Mr . A . J . Sewell .

The Christmas put of "The Little One's 0 > vn Coloured Picture Paper" will bo "A Welcome Friend , " which will contain {* , humorous monotint ; presentation plate , entitled " Time , Please !' . \