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to ocoupy the position he hold in the Lodge , and ho wonld endeavour . by gentlemanly bearing and courtesy , not unmixed with firmness , to merit the esteem of the brethren ; he hoped , with Bro . Farnfield . that his ypar of office wonld be a sncccssftil one . Tho toast of the Visitors followed , and wis responded to by the several brethren , each of whom exprpssed the plpasure he had derived in wifne"sin <'

the working of tho Lodgo , and in tho reception thoy had met with , both in the Lode © and at the banqnet table . Tho W . M . wee and said it afforded him great pleasure to propose tho next toast , viz ., the lipalth of Bro . W . H . Farnfield—tho fonndor and first W . M . of tho Lodge—on his becoming I . P . M . They had been asso . ciated together in Masonry n grpat many years , and he

was glad fo havo tho opportunity on such an occasion to congratulate him on thn success that had been attainpd in raising tho Lodge to its prosperous condition at the end of this , its first year . By tho unanimous vote of th" brothrpn it had been resolvcr 1 to presont Bro . Farnfie'd with a P . M . 's jewel , wi'h a suitable inseription . It was then his dntv to carry out tho wishes of thp brethren and

mako tho presentation —( Hero , amidst lond applause , he nffixod a magnficonr , jewel on thobroastof Bro . Fsirnfipld ) . H"hopnrl Tiro . Fa m field wonld rpceivc the jpwel ns anvirk of the esfoprn in which ho was bold by tho brethren , and as an acknowledgment of the services ho bad rendered to tbo Lod « p . That , however , was not nil , for thn brethren , ( leprous of acknowledging moro fnlly tho regard they havo for him .

had raised a fund by individual subscriptions for tho purpose of presenting him with a further mark of their esteem . A gold Albert , with loeket attached thereto , had been purchased , and ho had tho great pleasure of presenting Bro . Fnrnfiold with this also . He hoped that whilst the jewel would remind lrm in Lodgo of tho grate f nl feelings of tho brethren , bv wearin" tho chain ho wonld h « reminded

day by rlay of the feelings which hnrl prompted tho second prpgentation . Ho had much pleasure in again proposing tho health of Rro . W . IT . Farnfield I . P . M ., tbo toast was drnnk with M sonic honours . Brn , Farnfield , who appeared much mover ? , said he d'd not know how tn sufficiently express his thanks for thp kindness ho had received at their hands . He was very mnch surprised to havo boon mado the recipient

of such valnab ' o tokens of their regard . Although be knpw ho was to bo presented with a jewel , it having beon inscribed on tho minntes of tbe I . orlcp , it was a mutter of snrpriso to find it waa so magnificent and valuable a one . With regard to tho Albert and locket , that wns indeed n . thorongh snrpriso to him , for ho had not tho least , intimation that such a presentation waa to havo beon nride nntil it wns done . As I

well ns bo could , he desired to thank the brethren most henrtilv for their many expressions of esteem , and ho hoped he should bo ahlo to work long with them for tho good of Freomasonrv in general and tho All Saints Lodge in particular . Tho toast of tho Officers followed , and it having been well received and responded to , a very pleasant evening was brought to a closo with tho Tyler ' s toast .

St . Michael's Lodge , No . 211 . —Tho first meeting of the season was held on TUPS lay , at tho Albion Tavorn , Aldersgatp-stroot , Present—Bros . A'fred Grcon W . W ., Alfred Withers S . W ., William Radeliffo J . W ., C . Greenwood P . G . Sec Snrrov Treasurer . VV . W . Morgan Actios See ., Dr . Waters S . D ., Usher Baeb . T . D ., W . E . Young I . G ., Longstaff Tvler . Past Masters B os . Parsons , Lnvers , T . H .

Lnvers , Wilden . & c . After the Lodgo had been oponod and tho minutes read and confirmcrl , tho ballot was taken for Mr . Henry Martin ; it resulted in favonr of that gentleman , and ho was intrn . dnced and the ceremony carefnlly performed by the W . M . A letter was read from Bro . D . Drysdale , P . M and Secretary , stating his wish to resign his membership of tho Lod ge . This resignation was

accepted with great regret by tbo members , and on the motion of Bro . T . H . Lavers P . M .. duly seconded , it was unanimously agreed that honorary membership shonld be conferred on onr esteemed brother , ns a slight recognition of his long services as Secretary of tho Lorlge . After rontino business ! , Lodgo was closed . A pleasant hour was afterwards sppnt by tho brethren iu social converse

York Lodge , No . 236 . —The regular mpoting of this Lodgo was held on Monday evening , the 7 th inst . Bro . the Eev . William Valentino W . M . presiding , snpported by his Wardens and Officers , amongst tho members present being Bros . Thos . Cooper P . M ., J . Todd P . M ., G . Balmford P . M ., Major Barstow P . M ., T . B . Whytehead W . M . 1611 , & c . Tho business consisted of an initiation , and after the closo of the Lodgo the brethren mot at refreshment and spent a social evening .

St . Patrick ' s Lodge 295 ( I . C ) . —This Military Lodgo of the 4 th Eoyal Irish Dragoon Guards , at present stationed at York , celebrated its annual banquet at the Masonic Hall , York . The W . M . Major Shaw-Hellier presided , supported by Bros . Capt . Hanly S . W ., Capt . Murphy J . W ., Capt . Tynte S . D ., and the rest of tho Officers and brethren . The S . W . was nominated for the office of W . M . next year .

Amongst the invited guests present were Bros . T . Cooper P . M . 230 and P . M . Kill , J . Todd P . M . and Treas . 236 , T . B . Whytehead W . M . lfill , G . Balmford P . M . 236 , W . D . Lemmon P . M . 570 , 5 th Dragoon Guards Lodge , together with most of the Officers of the York Lodge 236 and Eboracrtm Lodgo 1011 . In proposing the health of the

W . M ., tho S . W . referred to tho great obligation the brethren wpre under to Major Shaw-Hellier , to whose exertions it was mainly owing that they hurl regained possession of thpir ancient warrant , for so many years dormant , as well as many valuable portions of the old Lodgo furniture .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 .-Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-roa . l , D . ilston . Bros . Brasted W . M ., Weige S . W ., Wardell J . W ., J . Lorkin S . D ., Dignam J . D ., Christian I . G . Bros . McClean , C . Lorkin , Allen , McMillan , Forss , & c . Lodge waa opened

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and the minntes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . McMillan answered the necessary qnestions ; Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , and the ceremony of passingrpfiparsed . Bro . C . T . orkin workpd the first gpction of tho ' eotnro , assisted bv tho brethren . Tho Lodge

was onenpd in the third dogreo ; Bro . C . Lorkin worked tho first sec ' ion of that lectnro assisted bv tho brethren . Tho Lodgo was called from labonr to refreshment , and afterwards resumed Bro . C . Lorkin worked the third section of tho first lecture Bro . Weigo was elected W . M . for next week .

Capper Lodge , No . 1096 . —Tho emotion meeting wns held on tho 9 th instant , at the Marino Hotel , Tidal Bas n . Victoria Decks , E Lodgo was opened nt six p . m . Bros . J . Whito W . M ., John Dovton I . P . M ., F . Brien S . W ., P . McCarthy . T . W ., Hollidav P . M .. Knox P . M ., Brayshaw P . M . Treasurer , Taplay S . D ., lob J . D ., W . Dorfon T . G ., Nevins W . S ., J . Mitchell Socretary , and numerous brethren .

The candidates for pissing and raising not being present , a ballot , was taken for tho W . M . for ensuing year , which proved unanimous in favour of Bro . F . Brien S . W ., who returned thanks for tho honour the Lndgo had conforred npon him . and promised to do all ho conld to promote tho welfaro of tho brethren during his year of office . Bro . Brayshaw was reelected Treasnror , and ho thanked tho brethren . Bros .

Thompson , Miles and M-ison wero elected Auditors , and tho Tyler was also re-elected . A £ 10 10 s jowel was voted to tho W . M . Tho report of tho Benovolont Fund wns read and adopted ; it showed a bal > nco of £ 68 , after a display of that chief chnracfciitio of the Craft—Charity . Nothing further offering for tho good of Freemasonry , Lodgo was solemnly closed with prayer , and adjourned until tho second

Wednesday in November . Tho brothren then repaired to refreshment , after which tho nsnal Loyal and Graft toasts were dnlv honoured . In response to Bro . Dorton , who proposed tho health of tho W . M ., Bro . White briefly replied . He expressed tho gratitudo and plonsnro bo felt at the honour the Lodge had conferred upon him , and thanked tho brethren for tho support ho had received during his year of

office . Tho toast of tho Visitors having been heartily received , Bro . P . M . Whito 907 thanked the brethren for tho reception tho visitors had received , congratulating the Lodgo upon the happy and harmonious working he had witnessed that evening . Bro . J . Dorkin . in reply to tho toast of the P . M . ' s , expressed the pleasnro ho hnd derived in supporting tho W . M ., Bro . White , and paid a just tribute to the W . M .

for tho excellent manner in which ho had conducted tho Lod ^ o . Tho toast of tho W . M . elect having been received with great cordiality , he thanked tho Lodge for electing him , and promised to emplov his best efforts to promote tho prosperity of the members . Tho W . M . next gave tho toast of the Masonic Press ; he was happy to any they wero hononred by the attendance of two members , Bros . Jolly and

Stephens , and he trusted they wonld give the Lodgo tho benefit of thoir good offices upon future occasions . Bro . Jolly , in reply , expressed tho pleasnro he always had in visiting the Capper Lodgo . Bro . Stephens briefly thanked tho W . M . for tho hevrty welcome he bad received , and expressed the pleasnre ho felt in v i siting the Capper Lodge , and witnessing tho harmonions working . The brethren might feel prond of their W . M ., who evidently possessed thnt qualification

for the chair—viz ., tho ability to maintain a harmonious feeling ; such unanimity as ho had witnessod that night was seldom equalled . After a number of songs , capitally rendered by Bro 3 . Skelton , Sher . win Organist , Stephens , and Hilliard , the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable and profitable evening . Visitors— Bros . H . B ills 77 . G . H . Stephens 1623 , T . A . White 907 , C . Jolly 913 , Smith 1100 , & c .

St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction , No . 1306 . —As wo announced hist week wonld bo the ease , this Lodge of Instrnction , which i-i hold at Bro . Mnrtlock ' s , Gnu Hotel , Wapping , resumed its weekly meetings after tho holidays on Monday evening . Bro . T . J . Barnes presided ns W . M ., Bro * . Veil and Stephens being the Senior and Junior Wardens respectively , Bro . Mortlock Precentor ,

and Bro . Brame Secretary . There were likewise present Bros . Wilson , Blaw , Ealph , Givcby , Wood , Cnlman , Thompson , Banks , Martin , Henly , and VV . VV . Morgan . Tho Lodgo was opened , tho minutes read aud confirmed , and then tho business , which was of a purely formal character , being at an end , the Lodge wns close I , and the brethren adjourned ti a pleasant Itfctlo supper , provided in his usual

excellent and liberal style by host Bro . Mortlock . Bro . Barnes occupied the chair , and tho brethren having done ample justice to the viands , the cloth was removed , and toasts , interspersed with some genial songs , becamo tho order of tho evening . Tho brethren dispersed at a seasonable hour , and we congratulate the Lodge on its having inaugurated a now season in so agreeable a manner .

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