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the Lodge and visiting brethren , in consecmenco of the remote distance of the old Lodge Room from the New Hall , assembled at the house of Bro . A . Huttenbacb , which , on account of its convenient situation , he had most kindly placed at tho disposal of the R . W . D . G . M ., who , on arrival , shortly after three p . m ., was received with all duo honours . A temporary or occasional Lodge was then formod , duly

tyled , and opened in tho first degree . A procession wa 3 formed in the order prescribed by tho Book of Constitutions ; the several Lodges ( with their banners ) were duly represeutod , and tho places of absent District Grand Officers were temporarily filled by brethren appointed by the D . G . M ., and the brethren moved in full costumo towards the New Hall . After the brethren had taken their places in

the Lodge Room , the solemn and impressive ceremony of consecration was proceeded with . A Board of Installed Masters was thon formed , and Bro . T . A . Fox S . W . was inducted into tho Oriental Chair of K . S ., with tho usual mystic rites aud ceremonies , by tho D . G . M ., assisted by the R . W . Bro . F . H . Gottlieb P . D . D . G . M . Tho brethren were recalled , and the W . M . was saluted iu the three

degrees , aftor which ho appointed and invested his Oflicors as follows —Bros . D . Comrie S . W ., G . Lavino J . W ., A . Huttenbacb . Trea ., J . M . Anthony Sec , G . Griffin S . D ., H . T . Newtou J . D ., J . A . Sandilands Stoward , W . Spencer Organist , R . Dennard I . G ., E . S . Cohen Tyler . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , room , whoro , under the presidency of the R . W . D . G . M ., ample

justice was done to the good things provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dnly honoured , and an agreeable and pleasant evening was passed . On the 31 st December a grand ball was given iu tho bauquet-room iu honour of tho opening of the new Hall , which was honoured by tho presence of the Hon . the Lieut .-Governor ( Colonel Anson , R . A . ) , Mrs . and Miss Anson , many of the leading residents , both official and private , Masonic and

non-Masonic . The decorations were magnifioent , and what further added to tho success of the affair was the presence of the band of the 28 th Regiment , which , through the kindness and courtesy of the commanding officer , had been sent from Singapore for the occasion . At midnight the dawn of the now year was heralded by a splendid display of fireworks ; the guests then retired to supper , after which dauoing was resumed aud continued till the small hours of morning . To W . Bro . Fox and the committee

appointed to carry out the arrangements too much praise cannot be given for tho satisfactory manner iu which everything passed off . St . John the Evangelist's Day 1878 will hereafter be a red-letter day in the memories of the Freemasons of Penang . Lodge Royal Prince of Wale 3 is yet in its infancy , but it numbers in its ranks many brethren of zeal aud ability , who have the

highest interests of the craft at heart , by whoso exertions it has overcome grave difficulties in the past , and by whose presence and nspistauce it may hopefully look forward to a bright future . Clinging to the traditions of tho past aud closely adhering to the ancient , landmarks of the Order , wo trust that in rears to

come this Lodge may rise to rank aud eminence on the long roll of the Grand Lodge of England . So shall tho work now consummated bring forth good fruit iu due season , and the labours of those who bore tho heat and burden of the day—labours dedicated to the glory of T . G . A . O . T . U . and the interests of our beloved Order—will not have been in vain .

" Hence , midst the ruin of three thousand years , Unhurt , unchang'd , Freemasonry appears ; Her fair towers and monuments may fade away , Her truth and soci A love shall ne ' er decay . "

The first annual ball of the Burdett Contts Lodge , No . 1278 , took place on Wednesday , at the New Manor Rooms , Mare-street , Hackney . A select party of brethren and ladies were present , and spent a veiy enjoyable evening , all seeming alike anxious to add to the comfort

of their friends . We understand that the result , financially , is snch as will enable the Committee to place a goodly sum on the list of Bro . Crouch , their W . M ., who is acting as Steward for the Lodge ; this will serve

as an incentive to reuewed efforts in years to come . Bro . Sturtevant , the Hon . Sec , aud the Board of Stewards deserve thanks for their efforts to make the ball a success , and we hope the Lodge will long have their assistance in any cause it may undertake .

The regular meet-ng of the The Great City Lodge , No . 1 , 426 , was held on Saturday , 8 th hist ., at the Cannonstreet Hotel . A report shall appear in our next issue . We must ask the indulgence of the members until then .

A dramatic performance under the auspices of the members of the Mereey Lodge , No . 477 , in aid of the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , London , aud of the Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution , has been fixed to take place on Wednesday tho 26 th inst ., at the Theatre Royal Birkenhead .

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The Earl Of Carnarvon.

THE EARL OF CARNARVON .

AT the regular meeting of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1 G 42 , held at tho Ladbroke Hall , Not ting Hill , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . W . J . Mnrlis P . M . Hon . Sec . reported that , in accordance with the vote of the Lodge at its provions meeting , he had sent , in the name of the members , a letter of congi-atulation to the Pro G . Master

on his marriage , and that he had received a reply from his , Lordship , thanking the members , and expressing the interest he felt in the Lodge . Both of these letters were then read , and on the proposition of the S . W . Bro . E . M . Lander , seconded by Bro . W . Stephens P . M ., wore ordered

to be recorded on the minutes of tho Lodge . We are compelled to hold over our report of the other proceedings of the evening , in consequence of the pressure on our space . . Among other items it was proposed , and carried unanimously , that a letter be sent to the Queeu , in tho

name of tho Lodge , congratulating Her Majesty on tho marriage that day of her son , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught ; the membors , meeting on the wedding-day of their Royal Brother , desiring to offer testimony of their fraternal regard . We append a copy of the letter sent to the Earl of Carnarvon , and his Lordship ' s reply thereto .

[ copy ] . 151 Lancaster-road , Nottiug-hill , \ V „ 20 th January 1870 . To the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , K . G ., Pro G . Master , G . M . of Somersetshire , & c ., & c .

Mi" LOUD , —At our last meeting of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodgo 1642 , it was duly proposod and carried unanimously in open Lodge assembled , that the congratulations and greetings of the members of this Lodge should be sent to your Lordship upon your recent marriage , wishing von very many years of happiness .

I am suro your Lordship will excuso me , as a Somersetshire man , if I give you a brief description of this young and prosperous Lodge , bearing your esteemed name , and , by your kindness , the coat of arni 3 used on all our notices of meetings .

This Lodge was consecrated 4 th November 1876 , the writor being tho first W . M . and a Founder ; we now number 70 members , nearly all highly respectable men and masons of Keusington . Wo have four honorary members who are officers of Grand Lodge .

It will , I am sure , bo most gratifying for voir Lordship t : > know that the first year of the Lodge ' s existence a Stoward went from this Lodge for the Girls' Masonic Institution , taking up £ 150 . Last year a Steward for the Aged Masons' Institution with £ 276 , and this year no less a sum than 300 guineas ; 200 guineas is already subscribed towards that sum .

While we have much to be thankful for , I feel quite suro you will never regret this Lodge bearing so good a name , which we all trust will never be tarnished , but always remain as bright and prosperous as we have begun . Apologising for troubling your Lordship with such a long letter ,

I hope you will receive the hearty congratulations of this Lodgo . I remain , Your Lordship ' s humble And obedient Servant , W , J . MuKtis ,

Hon . Sec . [ Cor-ir . ] Uighclere Castle , Newbury , 27 th January 1879 . Silt , —I have received with very much gratification your letter of

the 21 st ., audi request that you will take the earliest opportunity of expressing to tho brethren of the Carnarvon Lodgo how seusible I am of their kinely feeling towards me . I appreciate much the evidence of friendliness aud regard which

your letter contains . I have read with great pleasure the satisfactory account which you gave mo of the progress of the Lodge , in which , both on its own aocount , and as bearing my name , I shall always feel an interest .

I remain , Sir , Yours very faithfully , CARNARVON . W . Murlie , Esq .

HOLLOWIY ' OisTMKSt A . HD Pais . —Khcumatism aud Guiil . —These purifying ami soothing remedies demand the earnest attention of all persona liable to ¦ , 'oiit , sciatica , or other painful atl ' ectiou . s of tlie muscle * , nerves , or joints . The Ointment should he applied after tho affected parts have been patiently fomented , with warm water , when tho nmpieiit should he dilitrently rubber ! uuoit tho skin

adjacent , unless tho friction should cause pain . lfollowayV Pills should he simultaneously taken to reduce inllammation and to purify the blo . d . This treatment abates the violence , ami lessens the frei | iioncy of sunt , ilicurusi-Usui , aud . all spasmodic diseases , which spring from hereditary predisposition , or from any accidental weakness of constitution . This Ointuiont chocks the local remedy . The Pills restore ihc vital powors .