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with thanks to all for the way in which the toast had been received . Bro . Dean rose . It was his privilege to givo tho next toast . HP did so with the greatest pleasure . Their W . M . was a most zealous efficient , and charitable Mason . The Lodge , since its enmmonopment , had collected for tho three Institutions a snm of nearly G 500 Two-thirds of this had been realised by tho eft ' -rts of Bro . Festa

this result would fnlly testify to his efficiency . With respect to his zeal , this was displayed fully by what he did when the members of the Lodge were endeavonring to obtain their warraut . If they were to be gnided by what Bro . Festa had done towards tho preliminary work , be ( Bro . Dean ) was assured tho brethren conld not havo made better choice of a Master , ne sincerely trusted their W . M . might have

health and s'rength to carry on tho work of the Lodge . In reply , Bro . Festa said , if ho wero to reduce into words all that his heart felt at the present moment , his speech would bo of great length ; yet if he attempted to condense all that he wished to sav . it would be like ono of those meat lozenges which , though it may contain the essence of one or two good mutton chops , is none tho less

disappointing . This much , however , he might venture to urge , that . ever siVe he had been a member of this most honourable Order it bad been hia earnpst endeavour to do his duty , and to practise , in their integrity , those virtues which nave been laid down for our guidance . He need scarcely say that his experience in the past would be his guide for the future . He thanked Past Master Dean .

for the kind way in which he had proposed tbe toast ; and the brethren , for tbe cordial manner in which they bad received it . In proposing the health of the Visitors , tbe Worshipful Master said the members of the Lodge were gratified at seeing so many present . He had already referred to the Officers of Grand Lodge , and to speak of them in this connection , he should merely repeat what he had

already advanced . We are proud to have them with na . We have also several distinguished brethren who hail from the Provinces , who wo look upon as representatives of the Craft , and feel intensely flattered at their having come so far to visit this Lodge . The Metro , politan District may also be said to be ably represented . With the toaet he would associate the name of Bro . A . A . Stevenson D . G . M .

Canada . Bro . Stevenson in reply , said ho did not desire that the brethren shonld accept him as a fair specimen of Canadian Masons , for this particular reason , which would commeDd itself to their jndg . ment—he was sure that they had within that room two magnificent specimens of Canadian Masons , Bros . General Brownrigg and J . M . P . Montagu . Both these brethren were made in Canada ; and he

believed the brethren would admit that even the Grand Lodge of England owed something to that benighted country , inasmuch as it had given it twosuch useful members . Following the example which had been set of making short speeches , he would say he was exceedingly grateful for tho courtesy and the kind and fraternal feeling which had been shown him during the past two or three days that he bad

been within this great city , and it had occurred to him that if he conld only spare tho time ( and people who lived in such a great city believed tho visitors from abroad could spare the time ) he would experience the same bospitalitality that people going to America would experience . Now , his stay was a very limited one , but he had enjoyed himself thoroughly . It was a most fortunate thing for

him to have met the Grand Secretary , Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , through whom he bad received great hospitality . He had experienced this at Golden . square , and now he had experienced it again in the Montague Guest Lodge . For such a young Lodge it was a marvel , and it had presented a most creditable speotable that day . He bad admired , as everybody else mnst have admired ,

tbe very efficient manner in which everything was done in the Lodge . He thought they had made a splendid selection in their choice of a W . M ., who had exhibited great judgment in his choice of Officers . He shonld look with considerable interest npon the working of No . 1900 . They had no such high number as that in Canada . The people there had more to do in clearing the

forest , sowing the seed , and reading tho harvest , than in learning Freemasonry . Still there were parts here and there where Freemasonry was cultivated , and when England , Scotland and Ireland had learned that it was their duty to send people ont there instead of to foreign nations , where the feeling was not always in favour of this country , he had no doubt they would be able in Canada to build it

up , and on the same principles has had been witnessed that evening . He bad enjoyed himself very much in tho Lodge ; he had enjoypd himself very much at the banquet table , and he had also very much enjoyed the music . After a few remarks on the programme , the distinguished brother said , the brethren must be cautious as to whom they admitted into the Order ; number was not to bo so much

accounted as quality ; and that if the privilege of the ballot box was not carefully exercised they might get inferior members into the Order , who wonld be found as destructive as one bad apple in a barrel of frnit . In proposing the health of the Immediate Past Master , the W . M . pleaded bis lack of knowledge of the English language as an exense for not speaking all he could wish . He might however say , Bro . Dean had

brought with him all the qualifications that could be desired in a Master , and the members of the Lodgo would assent to the statement , —be had exercised those qualifications to their advantage . After acknowledging the compliment paid him , and thanking all for the reception they had given the toast , Brother Dean said tho year just past had truly been spent in a labour of love for Freemasonry .

The W . M . had been an enthusiastic co-worker with him , and each oF the Founders had done his best . In fact , one and all had but one aim , and that was to nnite in promoting each others happiness and comfort . It was essentially gratify ing to know there had been no differences of opinion ; all had striven for the common welfare . The progress made during the year had far exceeded his expectations :

they } ,, , [] initiated eleven candidates , and had had several members join the Lodge . Personally ho thanked all for the roeeplion giver the toast . In speaking of the Masonic Institutions th ? W . M . said thai Charity is tho fundamental object of Freemasonry . In bring , ing the consideration of this cardinal virtue forward , ho would ask the brethren to examine it under two heads . First , to assist those in want ;

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the second , moral charity , whioh all of us at some time or other are called upon to practise . It was the second application he wished ¦ arnestly to nrge upon the members of this Lodge , in order that they might continue to exercise it as hitherto they had done . This may bo called tho leading qualification of a true Freemason ; it conduces to he promotion of that brotherly love which should at all times

characterise us . In order , however , not to occupy too tnnoh time , he wonld leavo to Bro . Terry tho exemplification of the other feature referred to . After a song by Bro . De Lacy , Bro . Terry rose to reply After thanking tho W . M . for associating his name with the toast , Brother Terry announced that Brother Festa had munificently entertained the " Old Folks" at Croydon , on this the occasion

of his Installation , and he had just received intimation that the inmates desired to pledge the Worshipful Master of tbe Montague Gnest Lodge . Bro . Terry made reference to what this new Lodge had dono , since its establishment , for the three Institutions , and availed himself of the opportunity to intimate that General Brownrigg , who was a guest that evening , had consented to preside at the next

Anniversary Festival of the R . M . B . I ., and suggested that it wonld be a compliment to him if the Lodge would appoint a Steward to represent it in February 1883 . The next toast was the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . As the W . M . remarked earlier in the clay , in Bro . Treasurer we have a good working Mason , who brings with him a knowledge which essentially qualifies him for the office to

which be has been elected . In onr Secretary , we have an indefatig . able worker , who will be assiduous in his duties , and courteous to all . Bro . Dean , in reply , said he considered it a great honour to succeed , as Treasnrer , so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Montague Guest . Bro . Collier also responded . At this stage of the proceedings tbe Worshipful Master asked permission to interpolate a toast ; they

had just been joined by Bro . Howard , Prov . Grand Secretary of Dorset , who though under pressing engagements had travelled a long distance to spend a short time with the Lodge . He felt assured the members would pay all honour to the toast . This compliment having been acknowledged , the W . M . said it was with no small amount of pleasure he found himself in a position to congratulate

the Lodge on its staff of Officers . From the S . W . Bro . Hedges , down to the Assistant Wine Steward Bro . Tate , one and all are zealous workers in the Craft , and men any Master may be proud of . He trusted they would , with unabated energy , continue to give that earnest snpport so essential to the welfare of the Lodge . This , undoubtedly , ' had combined to the success of his predecessor . He called on the brethren present to give a warm reception to

the toast , with which he conpled the name of Bro . Hedges , Senior Warden . This was gracefully , but briefly acknowledged by Bro . Hedges , and then the Tyler was summoned . Tbe entire management of the evening was admirably carried out . Bro . Edwin Moss was entrusted with the conduct of the musical arrangements ; he was ably assisted by Bros . Albert James , Herbert Sehartau , and R . De Lacy .

St . Michael ' s Lodge , No . 211 . —This Lodge resumed its duties after the summer recess on Tuesday last , at tho Albion , Alders , gate-street , when there were present Bros . Usher Back W . M ., W . E . Young S . W ., F . J . Hentsch J . W ., C . Greenwood P . M . P . G S . B . Treasurer , W . W . Morgan Secretary , A . Withers P . M . as S . D ., H . Martin J . D ., E . Thring I . G ., C . F . Speight Tyler , P . M . ' s W .

Radcliffe , JohnLaver ; Bros . Crapper , Burr , H . Green , & o . & c . Lodge was opened and the minutes of last regular , and an emergency meet , ing were read and confirmed . Tho Secretary read a letter he had received from Mr . Joseph Parsons , son of . the late Bro . G . Parsons P . M ., thanking the brethren , on behalf of himself and other members of his family , for the letter of condolence he had received from the

Lodge , through the Secretary . This letter was ordered to be recorded on the minntes . Bro . Pembroke , a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was advanced a step , and Bro . Aires was interrogated . Lodge was opened in tho third degree , and Bro . W . Eadcliffe P . M . took the chair , and raised Bro . Aires to the sublime rlpgree . Lodge was resumed in the second , and Bro . Back

passed Bro . Pembroke to the degree of Fellow Craft . Both ceremonies were carefully performed , Bro . Martin officiating as Organist , and thus adding materially to the impressiveness of the proceedings . Later on a candidate was proposed for initiation , the ballot to be taken at the next meeting . The Secretary announced that Mr .

Bradley , who was ballotted for as a candidate in November last , but who met with a very serious accident about that time , which bad incapacitated him from business pursuits , was happily recovering , and had jnst started for China iu the steam ship Glenalvon . The members expressed their gratification at this intelligence , and thea Lodge was closed .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . — A meeting was held on Friday , Gtli of October , at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Bros . Bucket W . M ., Gedowski S W ., Sperring J . W ., F . Botley S . D ., Gosa P . M . J . D ., MatouI . G . ; P . M . 's Andrews Preceptor , Blasbv . Lodge waa opened in due form , and

the minutes of last meeting wero read , confirmed and signed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F . Botley candidate . Lodgo was opened aud closed in the second aud third degrees . The votes for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys wero voted to Bro . Botley . Lodgo was closed and adjourned till Friday , 13 th inst ., at 8 D . m .

Kilbuvn Lodge of Instruction , No . 1608 , met at the . South Mill ton Hotel , South Mol ton-street , on Monday , tho 9 th inst ., Bro . White P . M . of the Marylebone Lodge ia the chair ; Bro 3 . Brander S . W ., Blum W . M . Elect of the Zetland Lodge J . W ., Walton S . U ., Pearco J . D ., Brooks I . G ., Baker P . M . Preceptor , Latreil' -o-Tho first and second ceremonies wore rehear ed by the W . M . most efficient manner . Tt was resolved thai : the hour of meeting be altered From 7 to 8 o'clock .