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the hall , was a successful function , Loyal and Masonic toasts being agreeably varied by songs , & c , rendered by Bros . C . Wroe , Fred Eastwood , Buckley Carr , W . Brocklehurst W . M . 317 , Chas . Shaw I . P . M . 1147 , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , and W . H . Jones Org . 2447 . The toast of the Worshipful Master was proposed by the retiring Master Bro . Boyer who . after giving an interesting history , of his lengthened aquaintanco with his successor , said that no worthier man could have been placed in the chair of K . S ., and with all the fervency which he could command he wished him a happy and prosperous year .

Bro . Smith W . M . replied , thanking the Brethren for their cordial reception of thc toast of his health . Not only had Bro . Boyer spoken of him in very flattering terms , but several Provincial Officers had done the same , and at one period of his life he would have blushed at so much adulation , but fortunately he had got beyond the blushing stage . He appealed to the members to support the Lodge in evory possible way . It had had its ups and downs , which might perhaps have tended to weaken it , and they found with regret that the position indicated by tho great flourish of trumpets with

which it had been ushered into existence was difficult to maintain . He asked the Brethren to attend the meetings regularly and punctually , and thus strengthen the hands of their W . M . He advocated meetings of instruction , and promised that if any Brother wanted advice ( he was a lawyer , and only meant this Masonically ) ho would willingly give it without charge . This was a red-letter day of his life ; he could only refer to ono other— -the time when he appeared before Sir George Jessel , Master of the Rolls , to be sworn in by him .

Bro . Smith afterwards proposed the health of the Installing Master Bro . Jefferis , and alluded in terms of praise to the work which he bad done for the Manchester Lodge . Bro . Jefferis was an Officer of experience , and was well known , for he had taken every degree in Masonry except that of the Sky Fugle , where it was said the candidate was dropped through a skylight ; but so great was the enthusiasm of Bro . Jefferis , that he might even take that degree ultimately .

Bro . Jefferis , in response , thanked the Brethren for the manner in which they had recognised his efforts to assist them , and apologised for the lateness of his arrival in Lodge , explaining in brief the reason of his delay . Amongst other interesting things , be stated that this was his twenty-first year of Masonry , and during that period he had worked hard . For some time he had

kept record of the installation ceremonies performed by himself , but having reached the number ninety-nine he then gave up counting . He advised the Officers to make themselves perfect , so that they might step into his place , for he would be proud to retire , and see others do the particular work of installation .

The W . M . proposed the health of the I . P . M . and the rest of the Past Masters of and in the Lodge . Of Bro . Boyer he said he had been a generous donor to the various Charities , and he was well respected by all present . He also alluded to his recent illness , which had prostrated him for several weeks , and hoped he would now continue in good health for many years to come , and be enabled to wear the handsome jewel which had been presented to him in the Lodge earlier in the day . This jowel bore the following inscription : —

Presented to W . BBO . W . ALDEELEY BOYEB P . D . G . R . by thc Brethren of The Manchester Lodge , No . 2554 , in recognition of tbe valuable services rendered by him as W . M . 1898-9 13 th October 1899 .

He also spoke very highly of Past Masters Akorman , Wm . Charlton , J . P ., and Jefferis , who responded . Bro . Boyer I . P . M ., in reply , expressed himself as verymuch pleased with the kind remarks which had beon uttered about him . He had done his best to render his year of office a pleasant one , and if he had succeeded the satisfaction was mutual . The incoming Master might rely upon him to give whatever assistance he could , and in handing over the government of the Lodge to him he did it with perfect confidence . Other toasts followed .

Among the numerous visitors who signed the attendance book were Bros . Capt . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Nathan Heywood P . M . 44 P . P . G . Reg ., G . L . Vaughan P . M . 1030 P . P . G . R ., Rev . W . II . Henley 341 1012 Prov . Gr . Chaplain , Robt . Thomson P . M . 44 , Edwd . Webb P . M . 161 1134 , A . Rottmayer I . P . M . 317 , J . S . Whitehead P . M . 317 , W . Pitcher P . M . 1357 , W . Brocklehurst W . M . 817 , H . A . Whaite J . D . 317 , R . G . Brew W . M . 222 , and Rev . J . G . French , M . A ., Chap . 1868 .

Brother Arthur Clowes Knight Smith , Worshipful Master oi the Manchester Lodge , is comparatively speaking a young Mason , yet from the period of his initiation into the Affability Lodge , No . 317 , on 2 nd March 1893 , he has takeu a very active part in several degrees other than the Craft . His abilities were soon recognised in his Mother Lodge , and he was placed

into Office , ultimately reaching that of Secretary , which he retained for three years . Only a couple of months ago tho Affability Lodge celebrated its Centenary , and by way of perpetuating the pleasant and interesting event Bro . Smith has , by special request , undertaken the duty of compiling its history for publication .

He was a founder of the Lodge of which he has just been installed W . M ., and was its first Secretary , whilst on the way to his present position he has been Treasurer , and Junior and Senior Warden . His connection with Royal Arch Masonry dates from April 1894 , when ho was exalted in the Affability Chapter , No . 317 . Here he became Asst . Soj ., and has acted in tho capacity of Scribe E . for the last three year * . He made his advent into Mark Masonry in April 1894 , by means of the

County Palatine Mark Lodge , No . 156 Tn this degree he is J . W . having passed through nearly every previous Office . In this degree , too , he is a Provincial Grand Steward , having been appointed at the meeting held in Manchester , o : i 19 th September last . He is connected with the Allied Degrees , having passed through all the stages , and in the Matier Council is I . P . M ., and present Grand Inner Guard , besides being Treasurer and Secretary to the Council .

The United Manchester Royal Ark Mariners Lodge , No . 34 , claims him as Treasurer and Scribe , and he is High Prelate of the Humphrey Chetham Rose Croix Chapter , No . 134 . As a founder and member of the Secret Monitor ( Champion Conclave , No . 20 ) he was Director of Ceremonies , and First Visiting Deacon , ancl in the matter of attainments seems equally qualified with Bro . Arthur Jefferis for the hypothetical Sk y Fugle degree .

As previously indicated , Bro . Smith is a lawyer , being a partner in the eminent firm of Boyer , Preston , and Smith , the first named being the Bro . Boyer whom he has iust succeeded in the chair of K . S .

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Metropolitan : Instruction.

METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

— : o : — ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1306 . ON Thursday , at Bro . T . F . Bates's tho Red Cow , 67 Mile End Road , E ., Bro . J . Beard W . M . 130 K W . M ., J . Barriff S . W ., G . J . Bonner J . W ., T . A . Artor P . M . Prec , 0 . J . Holmes P . M . Sec , T . F . Bates S . D .. J . Taylor P . M . J . D ., J . Chapman Organist , T . J . Kendrick I . G ., Wm . Imber , J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Imber acting as the candidate . The Preceptor , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the 3 rd and 4 th sections of the lecture . Bro . J . Taylor P . M . kindly assisted the Brethren with their answers . Bro . Barriff was elected W . M . for Thursday , and Bro . G . J . Bonner 1259 admitted a member of the Lodge .

FRIARS LODGE , No . 1349 . ONE of the successful meetings held week by week in connection with this Lodge took place on Thursday , at the house of Bro . M . Abrahams , the Aldgate Distillery , Aldgate , E , when the chair was taken by Bro . S . Lotheim , who was well supported , those present including Bros . B . Crabb S . W ., S . Emden J . W ., L . Da Costa P . M . Prec , J . Davis Sec , M . Da Costa P . M . S . D , Durell J . D ., B . Phillips I . G . r M . Moss P . M . P . D . G . S . B ., B . Da Costa P . M .. J . Oxley P . M ., W . M . Holland , J . Goodman , and several other ? .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Goodman acting as candidate . This being ended , the five sections of the degree were worked and wore much appreciated . Bro . B . Crnbb was elected W . M . for Thursday next . Being the birthday of His Royal Highness the M . W . G . M . Bro . D . Moss P . M ., & c , in a brief speech gave the toast of his health , to which the Brethren most cordially responded , Bro . M . Da Costa P . M . giving the musical honours by singing " God bless the Prince of Wales " in splendid form .

The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed here by Bro . Moss , on Thursday , 30 th inst . Brethren wishing to have a real Masonic treat could not do better than pay the Lodge a visit on the occasion .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . ON Monday , 6 th inst ., at the Earl Derby , High Road , Kilburn , Bros . H . Dunawny W . M ., H . de L . Woods S . W ., Geo . D . Fraser J . W ., B . J . Campbell P . M . P . Z . Treas ., Harry Willsmer Sec , M . Spiegel P . M ., J . W . . Smith P . M ., H . Coxen S . D ., T . E . Curtis J . D ., S . A . Marks I . G ., Geo . Coxen Steward , Palmer , Cutt ? , Patterson . Crockett , Golby , Knowles , Wilson .

The Lodge was opened and then called off and on . Bro . W . Knowles ¦ was examined and entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Golby took the ohair and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Palmer ' acting as candidate . Bros . Patterson and Crockett were elected members , and Bro . Woods W . M . for next meeting . The Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction will visit this Lodge on the ' third Monday in January . £ 1 13 s Od was collected for tho " Daily Telegraph " Shilling Fund for thewidows and orphans of our Soldiers engaged in South Africa .

The Fifth Of November.

THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER .

BALACLAVA . WHERE is ihe British heart that does not beat With greater pride and greater joy to-day ? * When wandering minds recall that vast array That e'en could not six hundred men defeat ; Oh ! The wild glory of that dashing sweep

Through the dark valley of eternal fame ; And though in foreign graves our soldiers sleep , No one can rob thern oi their deathless name . What though the Russian guns ou every side On friend and foe hurled forth the deadly shell ?

Our heroes still maintained their onward ride Up the red gorge of Balaclava's hell . Nor turned their course nor checked their mad career Heedless of Death and strangers unto fear . * On 5 th November 1854 news reached England of the celebrated Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava , 25 th October 1854 .

INKERMAN . NIGHT I * And our soldiers slept 1 Their slumbers sound Were rudely broken by the cannon ' s roar ! Seven times their number hemmed them all around , Charging their front and flank and pressing sore . Worn out and scarce awake , our heroes fight Six times forced backwards , six times hurling back The foes who on that dark November night

In the deep mist led on their fierce attack . The field is lost 1 The battle * s to the strong , Five times ten thousand ' gainst a paltry seven They yield 1 They die I 'tis futile to prolong I The reckless strife I But hark I Oh 1 thank kind Heaven The French are here and storm the Russian ' s van , Winning for us and Right the Hill of Inkerman .

CHAS . F . FOBSHAW . * On the night of 5 th November 1854 , the British army , only 7 , 000 strong , were asleep in an unarmed redoubt near Inkerman . In the midst of a'dense fog they were suddenly attacked by 50 , 000 Russians . Six times our little handful of soldiers burled back their desperate charge , and when the redoubt was all but captured the French appeared on the scene , led by their Zouaves . Tho British rallied and the day was won .

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