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taken my breath away . I hope you will feel with me that I scarcely deserve them ( No ) . Well I will endeavonr during the next twelve months to do so . Brethren , it is ten years ago to-night that I was initiated into Freemasonry by our respected Bro . Barnes , in a manner which created iu me feelings that will never bo eradicated . [ feel Masonry to bo ono of the grandest , if not the grandest Institution in the

laud , and 1 shall ever consider it so . As I promised short speeches I will now only thank yon for drinking my health in so cordial a manner . hi proposing tho next toast the W . M . said : I sin ! I not detain you longer than to propose the health of the P . M . ' s , leaving them to speak for themselves . Yon know how they havo passed through the chair , with credit to themselves and the Lodge . Bro . Tucker I . P . M .

thanked the brethren for the hearty reception of the toast , and quite concurred with the remarks of tho W . M . It was his privilege also to be initiated by Bro . Barnes , and I can assure you , Worshipful Sir , that it impressed me with feelings that I shall never forgot . Bro . Barnes / to whom I am indebted for much instruction , kindly offered to assist mo in tho installation ceremony , but I felt it would be in

better hands if he , the oldest P . M . of tho Lodge did it , and I am proud of the manner in which ho has performed the ceremony . I almost forgot to thank the brethren for tho splendid jewel they had given me , but I can assure them I shall never forget that it has been placed on my breast , and hope , if it be permitted for my sou to become a Mason he mav wear it after me . Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . said

—lam sure the P . M . ' s from the youngest to the oldest are , and havo always been , willing to do all to advance the Lodge , and rejoice to see its prosperity . The way you have received the toast has deeply impressed all . 1 myself feel that when the time shall come , and perhaps it is not long before it will , that I , the oldest P . M ., will not bo among you , another will succeed to my place and continue to work

for the continued prosperity of this Lodge . Bro . Griffin also thanked tho brethren , and told them their W . M . held an excellent opinion of Masonry before he joined it , which he did under his guidance . The Visitors was next given . The toast was one of the highest importance . There aro not less than twenty-eight to-night , all of whom the Lodge is glad to welcome—nine of these are Installed Masters .

I feel that I had better call npon several to reply , I therefore call upon you to drink to tho Visitors , and I call upon Bros . Harrison , Latrielle , Myers , Taylor and Musto . Bro . Harrison said he would confine himself to praising the hospitable reception accorded ( hem . It is customary on tho part of the Visitors to praise the working of the Lodge ; as an old Mason I do n-. t do so . Of such working as that , of Bro .

Barnes nothing need be said . I com-ratnlate you npon your XX . M ., for in him yon have the proper man for the chair . I have seen him preside at the table , aud I am sure he possesses that rare gift of knowing how to direct j-ou at banquet sis well as in your Lodge working . I shall have a good account to render to my Lodge of your proceeding--. Bro . W . H . Myers said he had known the W . M . for many yours , and

had always found him steadily acquiring Masonic knowledge .. The Lodge might feel proud of him . Bro . Mnsto said , I am sure I came here this evening not expecting to hear my name mentioned . 1 have for years been so intimately connected with this Lodge , and with tho Lodge of Instruction held in connection that I scarcely regard myself as a Visitor , but almost as having a right to altond . Brethren ,

accept my sincere thanks . Bro . Lacey said , it affords me a great deal of pleasure to attend . During twelve years I have but once been absent from Installation . I trust the Doric Lodgo may long prove prosperous , and I hope to visit it again . The W . M . next gave "the Masonic Institutions , " to which support is regularly needed ; if snpport were withheld for one vear , the result wonld be disastrous . Bro .

Barnes is again going up as Steward , aud as he knows better than myself how to advocate the claims of the Charities , I will connect his name with tho toast . Bro . J . G . Stevens here gave a humorous rendering of "The Bonny bunch of Roses , " which greatly pleased tho brethren . Bro . Barnes said—W . M . and Brethren—Among all the toasts , important as they are , there is one more so than any other

can be , viz : The Masonic Charities . He traced how the Boys' and Girls' Institutions were originated , for the purpose of paying the fees for educating children of decayed Masons in the locality where they lived , aud showed how each had expanded its operations until there Wore over 200 boys and 200 girls who were attended to in every respect from fundi voluntarily contributed . Brethren must remember

that as the Order is growing—numbering now about 1 , 800 Craft Lodges — so the claims npon the Institutions wonld probably bo larger , requiring a greater response from the brethren to support them . An appeal , I am confident , will not bo mado in vain , for what can be more beautiful than to show sympathy to the children of brethren who have been taken off by death

aud havo left their children depending upon tho Charities of the Craft . Yet , grand as this is , it is still grander to assist the Old People who have fonght tbe battle of life , and from failing health aud other causes havo to seek our Charities . What more grand than to take such a one by the hand , and say , —Brother , you have failed , but shall not sink ; enter herein , and pass what remains of

your life in comfort and rest . There are no less than 145 males receiving £ 40 per annum , 135 females receiving £ 32 per annum , 11 widows receiving £ 20 ; making 291 old people , at a charge of £ 10 , 340 , and that not including cost of management , —about £ 2 , 000 . Now , despite the hardness of tho times , wo , having sent 291 people to our Institution , to receive our Charity ,

are bound to maintain those we have started , oven if wo should not send any others . Whilst they are there , we aro bound to support them . He concluded by makiug an appeal to the brethren for aid . This was evidently successful , as our worthy brother announced that his list approached £ 300 . The toast of the Officers followed , tho W . M . saying he felt himself well satisfied with the

Officers who would support him in the coming year , and he hoped their health would bo pledged heartily . After replies had been made b y each , the Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful meeting to a close . The proceedings were enlivened , both in Lodge and at the social board , by some excellent mnsic from Bro . G . T . H . Seddon W . M . of Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 .

Complimentary Dinner To Bro. James Jackson P.M.

COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO BRO . JAMES JACKSON P . M .

ON Thursday evening , a party of gentlemen assembled at the Clarence Hotel , Aldersgate-street—nnder the presidency of Mr . Herbert Rymill , of the liarbican Repository—to do honour to the worthy proprietor of the Clarence Hotel , Mr . . Tamps Jackson . The vice-chair was filled by Mr . J . C . James , and amongst thoso present were Messrs . R . Oxlade , R . Sissons , A . T . Hunt , E . Leech , W . Jones ,

J . Jackson , 1 . Keene , S . Woodcock , J . C . Bird , L . Drew , T . P . Bonghton , C . Brooks , II . M . Stollory , S . G . Ash win . P . Fowler and W . XV . Morgan . The dinner-tnblo waa carefully laid ont ; the repast was of the most r . ' rherch' character , and ample justice was done by those assembled . On the removal of ihe cloth , Mr . Rymill hri-fly alluded to the occasion for which the party was assembled . He did not

intend to tako up much of their timo with speech . makimr , and would at once proceed with the Loyal toasts , always honoured by Englishmen . He wonld ofYer for their acceptance tho health of Her Most , Gracious Majesty the Queen , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of tho Royal Family . On rising to propose the toast of the eveningthe health of thoir respected friend—Mr . Rymill took the company

retrospectively hack , and glanced at Mr . Jackson ' s career daring the last twenty-five years ; ho commented on tho straight and underiatiug line of conduct that ever characterised Mr . Jackson ' s business relations . Whilo all deplored the reverses that had fallen on him , it wonll be gratifying t ) the company to know that a brighter future seemod in store . Personally , ho was pleased to be able to announce this-, as

from his long association with Mr . Jackson , ho could conscientiously assert that a better-hearted and more deserving man could not pessibly be met with . The toast was received most heartily , Mr . Rymill calling for three-times . three . After Mr . Jackson had replied , several other toasts were offered , and the evening ' s enjoyment was added to

by some capital music , songs , and recitations . Tho playing of Mr . James Collis Bird , who favoured the Jiarty with selections on the concertina , was much admired . His rendering of the Welsh melody , "The Ash Grove , " with variations specially arranged for him , was a great musical treat , anil was most deservedly applauded .

Miss Mathilda Roby's Concert.

MISS MATHILDA ROBY'S CONCERT .

This event took place on Monday , at . the Vestry Hall , Chelsea , where , in spite of the efforts of Jupiter PInvins fo keep folks within doors , a numerous and appreciative audience assembled . The fair beneficiare was assisted by Mdlle . Viltnria De Bono , Miss Anno Mathews , Miss Mnrl . ha fLm-i- 'S , Mr . Lesler , Mr . Rudlnnd , Mr . Coates , Mr . Theodore Dislin , Mr . If . florscraft , S goor . Ferris Rnbini , Mr . J . Tnrle Lee , HerrTroiissflh ; , ami Mr . T . S . Pudilicombc . Tho programme

—rather a lengthy one- —met with tho entire approval of the company , who by thoir ro-demands marked their appreciation . Miss Mathews is , we understand , a pupil of Madame Worrell Dnval , and Wo congratu . late the latter lady nn the ability she has here tho opportunity of developing . Miss Roby ' s rendering of "Love at tho Gate" and "Robin Adair" was most finished , while Miss M . Harries justly received an encore for the way in which she sang " When the Tide Comes in . " Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent .

Northumberland and Berwick Lodge of Mark Master Masons ( Time Immemorial ) . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was hold on the 22 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Maplestreet , Newcastle-on-Tyne , the W . M . Bro . W . E . Franklin in the chair , supported by the following Officers :-Bros . W . S . Hughes

I . P . M ., E . Lock as S . W ., T . Armstrong J . W ., R . L . Aimstrong M . O ., J . E . Eobson S . O ., tt . G . Salmon J . O ., J , Wood Reg . of Marks , G . W . Lax Sec , S . M . Harris S . D ., W . Dunn I . G ., Ford Steward , and G . S . Sims Tyler . The Lodge was opened , and Ihe minutes of the last meeting confirmed . The ballot was taken for ono candidate for

advancement , which proved successful . A new code of Byn Laws was then discussed , and approved of ; the fre for advancement on I the annual subscription wero raised . There being no other business the Lodge now closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual I , oyal and Masonic toasts were duly given .

Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 . —A meeting was held on the 1 st February , at the Masonic Hall , Tunis , North Africa . Present—Bros . A . M . Broadley W . M ., J . H . Stephens S . W ., Dr . Perini J . W ., M . Lumbroso Sec , A . Blanch Treas ., G . Pentecost S . D ., A . Bokobsa J . D ., V . Clement D . C , G . Barsotti St ., M . Le Gallais I . G .,

G . Eymou Tyler . Past Master—Bro . P . Suloma , and forty-ouc mem . hers . Visitors—Bros . Enrique ., Mimmi , and others . Business—Tho W . M . delivered a lecture in Italian , " On the origin of Masonry , and its progress down to the year 1717 , " which was listened to with

marked attention by tho brethren . At its conclusion a vote of thanks was awarded to the W . M . on the proposition of the J . W . Bros . Darmon , Cohen , Samaina , Lumbroso , and Gardelle were examined , entrusted , and passed to the second degree . A candidate waa pro * poaed for initiation , and the Lodge was closed in ancient form .

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DEATH . 3 rd FEBRUARY , at Tunis , Advocate NATALE Lajoni 33- > ( Italy ) Honorary P . M , 1717 E . O . ; and Principal H . of ths Ancient Carthage R . A . Chapte .- . Aged 66 .

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We must again claim the indulgence of our readers , Several interesting reports are unavoidably crowded out , We hope to he able to clear off next week .