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the brethren , and a memorandum of the fact was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . After the transaction of other minor bnsiness , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to banquet , the usnal toasts following in due course . The Queen havin" been honoured , that of His Royal Highness the Grand Mastor was given . All who had had the opportunity of attending the special

Grand Lodge must have beeu struck with tbe great enthusiasm manifested when it was known the Prince would attend , and the desire on all sides to give the Grand Master a fitting welcome . The toa « t of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers followed . It was of course impossible for the rulers of the Craft to attend every meeting of the Grand Body , but the Master

felt assured they were pleased to do so whenever it was possible , and at all times they had the interest of the Craft afc heart . The Mastor next proposed Masonic Charity , or rather , as it had been put on the toast list as the Masonic Charities , he would adopt that reading . He had intended the toast in its broadest sense of Masonic charity , but he had particular pleasure in referring to the three Institutions

of the Order . He looked upon them as the finest Charities m the world , and would urge on overy brother who had not already supported them , to do so at once , while to those who had worked for them in the past , he would recommend increased exertions . As he had not the company of any one officially connected with the Institutions , he would call upon Bros . Massey and Morgan , the

representatives of the Masouio Press , to reply to the toast , as , the Masonio Press having done so much on their behalf , he felt those two brethren were well able to reply . Bro . Massey acknowledged the toast , willingly responding to the call of the W . M ., but regretting he shonld have been selected , as , although the Masonic Press did all in its power to promote the true interests of the three Institutions , he was

personally unequal , at a moment s notice , to make a speech in their defence , except perhaps on general grounds . He had not tho advantage , as the several Secretaries had , of a large mass of figures at his fingers' end to whioh to refer , bnt felt he could conscientiously recommend their support to one and all . Bro . Cordingley gave the toast of the W . M . He felt the proposition of this toast did not

require many words from him . The Lodge had gone on for a century , a half century , and yet more , and on that night , as well this year as in the past , a new Master had been installed . Bro . Hamphries , their present Worshipful Master , was fitted for the post , being well up in the work , and proficient in hia knowledge of the Craft . Before drinking the toast , he could but refer to the pleasure they had

experienced in having among them so old a P . M . as Bro . Moss , who had attended at very great trouble , having got up specially from a bed of sickues 3 to work the ceremony of installation on that occasion . Bro . Humphries briefly returned his thanks . Whatever he could do to further the interests of the Strong Man Lodge he shonld most certainly undertake . He was almost afraid they were oxpeofcing too

much of him ; still he would do his best . He had hoped to have hod the pleasure of proposing the health of an initiate of their own Lodge that evening , but unfortunately the brother oxpected was unable to attend ; he therefore felt justified in asking the brethren to drink the health of an initiate of another Lodge they had among them on this occasion . He had only just joined

the Craft , and would doubtless appreciate the honour now paid him in a strange Lodge as much as he would do in hia mother Lodge . He , therefore , asked the brethren to drink with him the health of Bro . Charlton , and at the same time to wish him success in his Masonic career . The next toast was that of the I . P . M . —given from the chair . The Master was sure the manner in which Bro .

Cordingley had performed the work of his year of office merited the approval of every member . He had done remarkably well ; his hope was , that he might be as successful , and he trusted that at the conclusion of bis tenure of office he might be equally as worthy to receive a jewel as he that night considered his immediate predecessor

was . He then presented to Bro . Cordingley a Past Master ' s jewel , accompanying the presentation with good wishes for his future . Bro . Cordingley thanked the W . M . and brethren . He was glad to tbink his efforts in the chair had met with approval . He should endeavour to still farther advance the fortunes of the Strong Man Lodge , and fix it on a still firmer basis . Tbe health of the Visitors was the

next toast , Tho W . M . gave all a hearty weleome , and was very pleased to see so goodly an array . He was himself what he might call an erratic visitor—going first to one Lodge , then to another , seldom repeating visits—and by this means made many friends , cemented old friendships , aud otherwise enjoyed his visits . Bro . Wilday , Bilbay , and Crowder roplied , as did also other of the guests . The

Past Masters having been toasted , the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was submitted . Bro . Folletfc , the Treasurer , promised to do his utmost to make the Strong Man Lodge strong in more than name . Ho referred to his knowledge of it in the past , and was pleased to snow it -was still prospering . Bro . Wing , as Secretary , also said a lew words , likewise comparing the present position of the Lodge , with

that it enjoyed some few years siuce . The Officers of the Lodgo concluded the programme , which was interspersed with some firstrate songs , the musical arrangements , both in Lodge and at tho ban . c l"et , being under the direction of Bro . Knight-Smith , who was snpported b y Bros . Frost , Evans and Kift . One special song , "The strong Man Lodge , " we give in extenso ; it was composed by H . H . he n ° - £ . this occasion by Bro . Knight-Smith , the brethren artil y joining in the good wishes expressed in the chorus .

"THE STRONG MAN LODGE . " When brothers at the festive board , Masonic toasts go round , May the chief be— "The Strong Man Lodge , " Its ancient fame resound .

A hundred years and more have gone Since it was founded fast , Oh ! may the present be with us As prosperous as the past !

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CltORt / SThen hero ' s " Tho Strong Man Lodgo , " And , prompt at duty ' s call ; Long may the brothreu thrive , Tho Strong Men one aud all .

In oourago stroug ' as Masons true , Our Order to defend ; And strong the welcome which we give , A brother and a friend , Strong in our purpose to uphold

Our Brotherhood of love ; Founded on earth , to be confirmed In the Grand Lodge above . CHORUS—Then here ' s , & c .

Among the Visitors were Bros . R . C . Hallowes 33 , T . F . Kni .-ht-Smith P . M . 1441 , John Evans J . W . 753 , W . H . Frost 1728 , J . kift 1791 , W . O . Niblett 1196 , B . H . Ridge 1347 , L . Wilday J . D . 11 , J . H . Crowfcher P . M . 1457 P . G . Reg . Essex , Richard Josey J . W . 1828 , E . F . Day 534 , F . Gabriel 800 , A . G . Fidler J . W . 1237 , F . H . A . Hardcastle 1328 , T . Charlton 1712 , D . R . Byer 1507 , James Bonce 813 , R . W . Bilby 19 , E . C . Massey P . M . 1297 , H . J . Dean 1260 .

HOLLOWAY ' S Puts . —In order that the slightest indisposition may not rapidly run its disastrous course from bad to worse , the afflicted of every ago and class should give it immediate attention . A few doses of these thoroughly purifying 1 and strengthening Pills will always be beneficial when tho least disorder reigns or when nervous fears oppress . Two or throe Pills at bed timo Ivavc tho happiest effect in promoting perfect digestion , whereliy tho muscles are rendered more rigorous , the spirits more buoyant , and the ontiro frsimo more hardy . Holloway's nutriment increases tho quantity of nufcrimont derivable from a given i | nantity of food , and so the quality of the blood is improved , the tone of every fibre throughout the body is heightened , and . the disposition to fall into disease is reduced to a minimum .

The annual meeting of the Constantino Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 145 , was held on "Wednesday evening , 12 th inst ., at the George Hotel , Colchester , when Wor .

Bro . Rev . E . H . Crate P . M . M . was installed as "W . M . for the ensuing year . Nine candidates were balloted for and elected , aud Monday , 15 th May , was fixed for their advancement . A joining member was also eleoted .

We sincerely congratulate the Evening News on the excellence of its Masonic Column . Its collection of news shows great judgment , and the manner in which it is conveyed leaves nothing to be desired . In its issue of the current week are several interesting paragraphs . Thus , in the first instance , it announces that the John Hervey Memorial Fund propose distributing a portion of its funds to the four

highest unsuccessful candidates , male and female , immediately after the election in May next to the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . But the Committee , as will be seen , are anxious the Fund shonld bo still further increased , and in the following terms invite co-operation : — " Before closing the subscription list tbe committee are anxions to enlist the co-operation of those Lodges and Chapters that have not

yet replied to their former appeal . They have to report that upwards of £ 900 having been received by them , they have already invested £ 800 iu New Three per Cent . Annuities , in the names of four trustees , and in order fully to carry out tho original benevolent intentions on which this effect is based , thoy earnestly ask that

should your Lodge not have already contributed , it will respond with a donation , if only one of . small amount . " Be it added , that tho sum proposed to be given to each of the four unsuccessful candidates is set down at £ 10 . Tho same authority announces that the Lord Mayor , Bro . J . Whittaker Ellis W . M . No . 1 , will be the Junior Grand Warden for the ensuing year .

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