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Diary For The Week.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK .
We shall be greatly obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the kingdom would favour us with a copy of their summonses each time of issue .
SATURDAY 13 th . FEBRUARY .
108—London , Ship and Turtle , Lcadenhall-street . 173—l'lia-nix , Freemasons' Hull . 1328—Gvamte , Freemasons' Hall . 13 <> l—United Service , Oircyhound , Richmond , Surrey . 112 ( 5—Great City , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . 1110—Mount Edgcambo , Swan Tavern , Uridgo-road , Uattersca .
MONDAY , 15 th FEBRUARY .
1—Grand Masters ' , Freemasons' Hall . S—British , Freemasons' Hall . 21—Emulation , Albion Tavern , Alrtcrsjrate-street . 58—Felicity , London Tavern , i ; ishops # ate-strcct . 185—Tranquillity , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . 720—l ' unraurc , Ralham Hotol , ISalham .
802—AVhittinston , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . 001—City of London , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-strect . 007—Royal Albert , Freemasons' Hall 115 !)—Marquis Dalhousie , Froemasons' Hall . 1201—Eclectic , Freemasons' Hall . B . A . 12—Prudence , Ship and Turtle , LcudenhaU Stroct .
61—Probity , Freemasons' Hall , Halifax . 201—Nelson of the Nile , Freemasons' Hall , Iiatley . 408—Three Graces , Haworth , Yorks . 1511—Thornhill , Masonic Room , Dearn Hotisc , Liudloy , Yorks . R . A . 139—Paradise , Freemasons * Hall , Sheffield . R . A . 827—St . John ' s , Masonic Temple , Dewsbury .
TUESDAY , 16 th FEBRUARY .
Hoard of General Purposes , Freemasons Hall , at 3 . 30—United Mariners , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street . 73—Mount Lebanon , Bridgo House Hotel , Southward . 95—Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle , Loadenhall Street . 102—Cadogan , Freemasons' Hall .
105—Honour and Generosity , London Tavern , liishopsgatc Street . ID I—St . Paul ' s , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street . 435—Salisbury , Freemasons' Hall . R . A . 11—Knoch , Freemasons' Hall . R . A . 19—Mount Sinai , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street . R . A . 180—Industry , Freemasons' Hall . 1214—Scarborough , Station Hotel , Soothill , Batley . 1170—Chiltern , Town Hall , Dunstable .
WEDNESDAY , 17 th FEBRUARY .
Genera Committee of Grand Lodge and Lodge of Benevolence , Freemason ; Hall , at H . 1 to—St . George ' s , Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich . 171—Sincerity , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street . 190—Oak , Freemasons' Hall 700—Nelson , Masonic Hall , AVilliam Street , AVoolwich . 879—Southwarfc , Southwurk-pnrk Tavern , Southwark-park . 909—Maybury , Freemasons' Hall .
1011—Wandsworth , Spread F . agle Hotel , AVandsworth 1150—Buckingham and Chandos , Freemasons' Hall , 1319—Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutchcil Friars ; 1382—Corinthian , George Inu , Glengall Road , Isle of Dogs . 253—Amphibious , Freemasons' Hall , Heckmondwikc . 380—Integrity , Masonic Temple , Morley , Yorks . 387—Airedale , Masonic Hall , Shipley , Yorks .
910—St . Oswald , Masonic Hall , Pontcfract . 1019—Sincerity , Freemasons' Hall , AVakelield . 1301—Brighouse , Masonic Rooms , Brighouso , Yorks . 1479—Halsey , Town Hall , St . Albans . R . A . 820—Lily Chap , of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond R . A . 857—St . Mark ' s , Half Moon Tavern , Heme Hill R , A . 1305—St . Marylebone , British Stores , New Street , St . John ' s Wood
THURSDAY , 18 th FEBRUARY .
House Committee , Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at I . 23—Globe , Freemasons' Hall . 49—Gihon , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-strect . 55—Constitutional , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street 03—St . Mary's , Freemasons' Hall . 109—Temperance , AVhite Swan , High Street , Deptford 179—Manchester , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . 181—Universal , Freemasons' Hall .
733—AVestbourne , Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . 813—New Concord , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton 1139—South Norwood , South Norwood Hall , South Norwood 1278-Burdett Coutts , Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoria-park . 1287—Great Northern , King s Cross . *<»>¦ " ¦• 1339—Stockwell , Half Moon , Heme Hill . 1506—AVhite Horse of Kent , 33 Golden-square . 1507—Metropolitan , Metropolitan Club , 20 !) Pcntonville-road
208—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury 275—Harmony , Masonic Hall , Huildersficld . 337—Candour , Commercial Inn , Uppermill , Yorks . BOO—Harmony , Freemasons' Hall , Bradford . 1012—Excelsior , Masonic Hall . Leeds . 1125—St . Peter ' s , Freemasons' Hall , Tiverton , Devon . 1121—Langthorne , Swan Hotel , Stratford , Essex . R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Ship Hotel , Greenwich .
FRIDAY , 19 th FEBRUARY .
House Committee , Boys' School , at i . 0—Friendship , Willis ' s Rooms , King-street , St . James ' s 113—Middlesex , Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgatc-strect . 201—Jordan , Freemasons' Hall . UlS—University , Freemasons' Hall . R . A . 92—Moira , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-strcet .
401—Royal lorest , Hark-to-Bounty Inn , Slaidburn , Yorks . 052—Holme A alley , A ictoria Hotel , HuhnBrth . 975—Rose of Denmark , White Hart Hotel , Barnes . 1031—Eccleshill , Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill , Yorks 1108— Wharfedale , Private Room , AV ' est « -ate , Otlev 1311—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Leeds . ° P .. A . 521—Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Huddersfleld E . A . 837—Manmess Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon .
SATURDAY , 20 th FEBRUARY .
715—I ' anmurc , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , 1361—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . 1125—Hyde Park , 1 Craven-road , Faddington . 149—Peace , Masonic Hall , Meltham . m < i—I ' l-iaco Geurge , Buttyuis , Eastwood , Yotk ; ,
Diary For The Week.
EDINBURGH DISTRICT ,
MONDAY . —41 . —St . Luke , Freemasons' Hall . TUESDAY . —30 . —St . David , Ship Hotel , East Register Street . „ 405 . —Rifle , Freemasons' Hall . AVEDNESDAY . —100 . —Roman Eagle , Iona Hotel , 02 Nicholson Street . THURSDAY— 43 . —St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall . „ 220 . —Portobollo , Royal Hotel , Bath Street . ,, R . A . 152 . —Perseverance , Lodge Room , 80 Constitution ( street . FRIDAY . —R . A . 83 . —St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Era Lodge of Mark Master Masons . —Tho consecration and installation Avas hold on 5 th February , at the Bridge IIouso Hotel . Bro . R . W . Little G . M . A . opened the Lodge , and performed tho ceremony of installation . Bros . Levandev P . M . acted as S . W ., T . J . Sabine P . M . as J . W ., and F . Walters P . M . as M . O . Bro . Levander , with his nsual ability , installed Bro . J . T . Moss P . G . S .
( Middlesex ) as W . M ., who thon appointed his officers as follows , viz . —Bros . H . C . Dubois S . W ., J . Baxter Langley J . W ., Eev . T . Holden Chaplaiu , H . J . Green M . O ., T . Orton S . O ., W . Hammond J . O ., W . Bell R . of Marks , J . Hammond S . D ., A . F . Loos J . D ., J . Johnson I . G ., T . H . Miller P . M . Treasurer , F . Walters P . G . P . ( Middlesex ) P . M . Secretary , W . Laing Ty ler . On the conclusion of tho ceremony tho following brethren were advanced into tho Order , viz . —Bros . J .
Wallis 1326 , J . Johnson 1423 , Munday 1423 , and D . Weinhausan 1423 . Votes of thanks and honourary memberships were nnanimonsly recorded to Bros . R . W . Little , H . C . Levander and T . J . Sabine , for their united services . Several candidates were proposed for advancement on the next meeting . The Lodge Avas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a very excellent banquet , where the nsual toasts wore given and responded to . The visitors Avere Bros . Sugg ( Bon Accord ) and E . H . Thiellay .
Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 . —The installation meeting of this ancient and flourishing Lodge was held on Thursday , tho 4 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotol , Fleet Street , Bro . C . Atkins W . M ., supported by the Wardens , Officers and Past Masters , Bros . Poole , Buss , Libbis , D . H . Jacobs , Payne , Harrison , and a numerous assemblage of the brethren . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed .
The S . W . 's chair Avas occupied by Bro . J . Smith P . G . P ., and the J . W . ' s by Bro . Wrig ht A . G . P . Bro . Lumble was then duly installed into tho chair by Bro . J . Savage P . G . D ., who has performed that ceremony in tho Egyptian Lodge for thirty-two consecutive years 5 there wero tAventy-one W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . The following officers were invested : Bros . Green S . W ., Hales J . W ., H . G . Buss P . M .
Treasurer , ho having previously occupied the offico of Secretary for tweuty . fonr years , Poole P . M . Secretary , Walker S . D ., Pattcndeu J . D ., Richards I . G ., T . MaicYwellD . C , D . H . Jacobs W . S ., and Potter T yler . The marks of approbation shown by the brethreu at the mention of each name was a proof of the popularity of those selected for office . The newly installed W . M . then initiated Mr . J . Lindell .
Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , 75 in number , sat down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . Smith . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given . Bro . Joseph Smith P . G . P . returned thanks for tho toast of the Grand Officers . Ho thought that that toast Avould have been responded to by Bro . Johu Savage ; the brethren knew that the
Grand Officers were selected for morit and ability , and that brother was the embodiment of those qualities . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the visitors , stated there were 33 present , and with tho toast he would couple tho names of two . One represented tho Provincial brethren , and the other the London brethren , viz . —Bro . Berry P . G . J . W . ( Staffordshire ) and Bro . Maple P . M . 60 . Thoso
brethren eloquently responded . Bro . Atkins LP . M . theu proposed tho toast of the W . M . He alluded to the perfect manner ho had performed the ceremony of initiation . The W . M . said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , viz . —to propose the health of tho installing master , Bro . John Savage P . G . D ., who , on rising to reply , said he returned thanks for tho kind feelings expressed by tho
brethren , for it was indeed a great source of pleasure to hear them . He had watched tho growing prosperity of the Lodge , and although he was p leased that his well-known voice had for the last 32 years been among them annually , he yet hoped , while he had health and strength , to do all required of him , not only for the E gyptian Lodge iu particular , but also for the Craft in general , and
before resuming his seat , paid a just compliment to the W . M After the toast of the Newly Initiated , followed tho Masonic Charities , coupled with tho name of Br . F . Binckes P . G . S . and Secretary of tho Boys' School . Br . Binckes replied in one of his characteristic speeches ; he not only dilated on the merits of tho institution to which he was attached , but also advocated the cause of the other Masonic Charities . After the toast of tho Wardens , Bro . J . Savago
proposed the toast of tho I . P . M . Bro . Charles Atkins , aud presented him , in the name of the Lodge , with a very elegant gold P . M . jewel , with suitable inscription . Br . Atkins , he said , had been Steward for the Royal Benevolent Institution , and had handed over above £ 100 , he therefore felt a great pleasure in placing that jewel on his breast , and he howed he might live long to weav it ( cheers ) . Bro . Atkins haviug responded , the Tyler ' s toast followed , aud aftor passing a very agreeable evening the brethreu separated .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 90 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge took p lace on Monday , 8 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate Street , Bro . N . Wetherell W . M . in the chair , supported by his officers , as follows : —Bros . W . B . Suelling S . W ., T . P . Griffin P . M . J . W ., J . Eglese P . M . Treasurer , J . Griffin P . M . Hon . Secretary , W . Stormer S . D ., T . N . Smith J . D ., J . G . Robaon I . G ., W . R . Stephens I ' . ll , D . C , aud Past Musters J , S , Adam J . D ., MoDougal , T . P .
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Diary For The Week.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK .
We shall be greatly obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the kingdom would favour us with a copy of their summonses each time of issue .
SATURDAY 13 th . FEBRUARY .
108—London , Ship and Turtle , Lcadenhall-street . 173—l'lia-nix , Freemasons' Hull . 1328—Gvamte , Freemasons' Hall . 13 <> l—United Service , Oircyhound , Richmond , Surrey . 112 ( 5—Great City , Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . 1110—Mount Edgcambo , Swan Tavern , Uridgo-road , Uattersca .
MONDAY , 15 th FEBRUARY .
1—Grand Masters ' , Freemasons' Hall . S—British , Freemasons' Hall . 21—Emulation , Albion Tavern , Alrtcrsjrate-street . 58—Felicity , London Tavern , i ; ishops # ate-strcct . 185—Tranquillity , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . 720—l ' unraurc , Ralham Hotol , ISalham .
802—AVhittinston , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . 001—City of London , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-strect . 007—Royal Albert , Freemasons' Hall 115 !)—Marquis Dalhousie , Froemasons' Hall . 1201—Eclectic , Freemasons' Hall . B . A . 12—Prudence , Ship and Turtle , LcudenhaU Stroct .
61—Probity , Freemasons' Hall , Halifax . 201—Nelson of the Nile , Freemasons' Hall , Iiatley . 408—Three Graces , Haworth , Yorks . 1511—Thornhill , Masonic Room , Dearn Hotisc , Liudloy , Yorks . R . A . 139—Paradise , Freemasons * Hall , Sheffield . R . A . 827—St . John ' s , Masonic Temple , Dewsbury .
TUESDAY , 16 th FEBRUARY .
Hoard of General Purposes , Freemasons Hall , at 3 . 30—United Mariners , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street . 73—Mount Lebanon , Bridgo House Hotel , Southward . 95—Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle , Loadenhall Street . 102—Cadogan , Freemasons' Hall .
105—Honour and Generosity , London Tavern , liishopsgatc Street . ID I—St . Paul ' s , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street . 435—Salisbury , Freemasons' Hall . R . A . 11—Knoch , Freemasons' Hall . R . A . 19—Mount Sinai , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street . R . A . 180—Industry , Freemasons' Hall . 1214—Scarborough , Station Hotel , Soothill , Batley . 1170—Chiltern , Town Hall , Dunstable .
WEDNESDAY , 17 th FEBRUARY .
Genera Committee of Grand Lodge and Lodge of Benevolence , Freemason ; Hall , at H . 1 to—St . George ' s , Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich . 171—Sincerity , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street . 190—Oak , Freemasons' Hall 700—Nelson , Masonic Hall , AVilliam Street , AVoolwich . 879—Southwarfc , Southwurk-pnrk Tavern , Southwark-park . 909—Maybury , Freemasons' Hall .
1011—Wandsworth , Spread F . agle Hotel , AVandsworth 1150—Buckingham and Chandos , Freemasons' Hall , 1319—Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutchcil Friars ; 1382—Corinthian , George Inu , Glengall Road , Isle of Dogs . 253—Amphibious , Freemasons' Hall , Heckmondwikc . 380—Integrity , Masonic Temple , Morley , Yorks . 387—Airedale , Masonic Hall , Shipley , Yorks .
910—St . Oswald , Masonic Hall , Pontcfract . 1019—Sincerity , Freemasons' Hall , AVakelield . 1301—Brighouse , Masonic Rooms , Brighouso , Yorks . 1479—Halsey , Town Hall , St . Albans . R . A . 820—Lily Chap , of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond R . A . 857—St . Mark ' s , Half Moon Tavern , Heme Hill R , A . 1305—St . Marylebone , British Stores , New Street , St . John ' s Wood
THURSDAY , 18 th FEBRUARY .
House Committee , Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at I . 23—Globe , Freemasons' Hall . 49—Gihon , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-strect . 55—Constitutional , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street 03—St . Mary's , Freemasons' Hall . 109—Temperance , AVhite Swan , High Street , Deptford 179—Manchester , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . 181—Universal , Freemasons' Hall .
733—AVestbourne , Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . 813—New Concord , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton 1139—South Norwood , South Norwood Hall , South Norwood 1278-Burdett Coutts , Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoria-park . 1287—Great Northern , King s Cross . *<»>¦ " ¦• 1339—Stockwell , Half Moon , Heme Hill . 1506—AVhite Horse of Kent , 33 Golden-square . 1507—Metropolitan , Metropolitan Club , 20 !) Pcntonville-road
208—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury 275—Harmony , Masonic Hall , Huildersficld . 337—Candour , Commercial Inn , Uppermill , Yorks . BOO—Harmony , Freemasons' Hall , Bradford . 1012—Excelsior , Masonic Hall . Leeds . 1125—St . Peter ' s , Freemasons' Hall , Tiverton , Devon . 1121—Langthorne , Swan Hotel , Stratford , Essex . R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Ship Hotel , Greenwich .
FRIDAY , 19 th FEBRUARY .
House Committee , Boys' School , at i . 0—Friendship , Willis ' s Rooms , King-street , St . James ' s 113—Middlesex , Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgatc-strect . 201—Jordan , Freemasons' Hall . UlS—University , Freemasons' Hall . R . A . 92—Moira , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-strcet .
401—Royal lorest , Hark-to-Bounty Inn , Slaidburn , Yorks . 052—Holme A alley , A ictoria Hotel , HuhnBrth . 975—Rose of Denmark , White Hart Hotel , Barnes . 1031—Eccleshill , Freemasons' Hall , Eccleshill , Yorks 1108— Wharfedale , Private Room , AV ' est « -ate , Otlev 1311—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Leeds . ° P .. A . 521—Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Huddersfleld E . A . 837—Manmess Ripon , Town Hall , Ripon .
SATURDAY , 20 th FEBRUARY .
715—I ' anmurc , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , 1361—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . 1125—Hyde Park , 1 Craven-road , Faddington . 149—Peace , Masonic Hall , Meltham . m < i—I ' l-iaco Geurge , Buttyuis , Eastwood , Yotk ; ,
Diary For The Week.
EDINBURGH DISTRICT ,
MONDAY . —41 . —St . Luke , Freemasons' Hall . TUESDAY . —30 . —St . David , Ship Hotel , East Register Street . „ 405 . —Rifle , Freemasons' Hall . AVEDNESDAY . —100 . —Roman Eagle , Iona Hotel , 02 Nicholson Street . THURSDAY— 43 . —St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall . „ 220 . —Portobollo , Royal Hotel , Bath Street . ,, R . A . 152 . —Perseverance , Lodge Room , 80 Constitution ( street . FRIDAY . —R . A . 83 . —St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Era Lodge of Mark Master Masons . —Tho consecration and installation Avas hold on 5 th February , at the Bridge IIouso Hotel . Bro . R . W . Little G . M . A . opened the Lodge , and performed tho ceremony of installation . Bros . Levandev P . M . acted as S . W ., T . J . Sabine P . M . as J . W ., and F . Walters P . M . as M . O . Bro . Levander , with his nsual ability , installed Bro . J . T . Moss P . G . S .
( Middlesex ) as W . M ., who thon appointed his officers as follows , viz . —Bros . H . C . Dubois S . W ., J . Baxter Langley J . W ., Eev . T . Holden Chaplaiu , H . J . Green M . O ., T . Orton S . O ., W . Hammond J . O ., W . Bell R . of Marks , J . Hammond S . D ., A . F . Loos J . D ., J . Johnson I . G ., T . H . Miller P . M . Treasurer , F . Walters P . G . P . ( Middlesex ) P . M . Secretary , W . Laing Ty ler . On the conclusion of tho ceremony tho following brethren were advanced into tho Order , viz . —Bros . J .
Wallis 1326 , J . Johnson 1423 , Munday 1423 , and D . Weinhausan 1423 . Votes of thanks and honourary memberships were nnanimonsly recorded to Bros . R . W . Little , H . C . Levander and T . J . Sabine , for their united services . Several candidates were proposed for advancement on the next meeting . The Lodge Avas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a very excellent banquet , where the nsual toasts wore given and responded to . The visitors Avere Bros . Sugg ( Bon Accord ) and E . H . Thiellay .
Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 . —The installation meeting of this ancient and flourishing Lodge was held on Thursday , tho 4 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotol , Fleet Street , Bro . C . Atkins W . M ., supported by the Wardens , Officers and Past Masters , Bros . Poole , Buss , Libbis , D . H . Jacobs , Payne , Harrison , and a numerous assemblage of the brethren . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed .
The S . W . 's chair Avas occupied by Bro . J . Smith P . G . P ., and the J . W . ' s by Bro . Wrig ht A . G . P . Bro . Lumble was then duly installed into tho chair by Bro . J . Savage P . G . D ., who has performed that ceremony in tho Egyptian Lodge for thirty-two consecutive years 5 there wero tAventy-one W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . The following officers were invested : Bros . Green S . W ., Hales J . W ., H . G . Buss P . M .
Treasurer , ho having previously occupied the offico of Secretary for tweuty . fonr years , Poole P . M . Secretary , Walker S . D ., Pattcndeu J . D ., Richards I . G ., T . MaicYwellD . C , D . H . Jacobs W . S ., and Potter T yler . The marks of approbation shown by the brethreu at the mention of each name was a proof of the popularity of those selected for office . The newly installed W . M . then initiated Mr . J . Lindell .
Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , 75 in number , sat down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . Smith . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given . Bro . Joseph Smith P . G . P . returned thanks for tho toast of the Grand Officers . Ho thought that that toast Avould have been responded to by Bro . Johu Savage ; the brethren knew that the
Grand Officers were selected for morit and ability , and that brother was the embodiment of those qualities . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the visitors , stated there were 33 present , and with tho toast he would couple tho names of two . One represented tho Provincial brethren , and the other the London brethren , viz . —Bro . Berry P . G . J . W . ( Staffordshire ) and Bro . Maple P . M . 60 . Thoso
brethren eloquently responded . Bro . Atkins LP . M . theu proposed tho toast of the W . M . He alluded to the perfect manner ho had performed the ceremony of initiation . The W . M . said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , viz . —to propose the health of tho installing master , Bro . John Savage P . G . D ., who , on rising to reply , said he returned thanks for tho kind feelings expressed by tho
brethren , for it was indeed a great source of pleasure to hear them . He had watched tho growing prosperity of the Lodge , and although he was p leased that his well-known voice had for the last 32 years been among them annually , he yet hoped , while he had health and strength , to do all required of him , not only for the E gyptian Lodge iu particular , but also for the Craft in general , and
before resuming his seat , paid a just compliment to the W . M After the toast of the Newly Initiated , followed tho Masonic Charities , coupled with tho name of Br . F . Binckes P . G . S . and Secretary of tho Boys' School . Br . Binckes replied in one of his characteristic speeches ; he not only dilated on the merits of tho institution to which he was attached , but also advocated the cause of the other Masonic Charities . After the toast of tho Wardens , Bro . J . Savago
proposed the toast of tho I . P . M . Bro . Charles Atkins , aud presented him , in the name of the Lodge , with a very elegant gold P . M . jewel , with suitable inscription . Br . Atkins , he said , had been Steward for the Royal Benevolent Institution , and had handed over above £ 100 , he therefore felt a great pleasure in placing that jewel on his breast , and he howed he might live long to weav it ( cheers ) . Bro . Atkins haviug responded , the Tyler ' s toast followed , aud aftor passing a very agreeable evening the brethreu separated .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 90 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge took p lace on Monday , 8 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate Street , Bro . N . Wetherell W . M . in the chair , supported by his officers , as follows : —Bros . W . B . Suelling S . W ., T . P . Griffin P . M . J . W ., J . Eglese P . M . Treasurer , J . Griffin P . M . Hon . Secretary , W . Stormer S . D ., T . N . Smith J . D ., J . G . Robaon I . G ., W . R . Stephens I ' . ll , D . C , aud Past Musters J , S , Adam J . D ., MoDougal , T . P .