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aud Secretary ; Bros . Kyezor , Coyle , & c . Lodgo opened up to the third degreo , and Bro . Coyle Avas raised to the snblime degree by the W . M ., carefully and correctly . Lodge was then closed down to the first , when Bro . Digby proposed that Rule 8 of the Bye-laAvs be expunged , and a new ono substituted , which would provide that the W . M . for the night should work tho degrees , with some of the sections
relating to each , in regular order ; the first on the first Saturday , and so on in rotation , with as many of the sections as timo would permit . Bro . Hinton remarked that it would be au advantageous conrso ; every Mason who desired a knowledge of the Craft and its true tenets shonld carefully study the sections . Bro . Digby Avas appointed to fill the chair at next meeting .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening , tho 12 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , POAA nail-road , Dalston . Bro . Slaiter W . M ., Brasted S . W ., Wardell J . W ., Carr S . D ., Dignam J . D ., McClean I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasnrer , Past Master Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Collins , Allen , Finch , Bonner , C . Lorkin , Marsh and others . The Lodgo was opened and tho minntes read and confirmed , Bro .
M . Christian being properly introduced Avas initiated . Tho W . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Weige . Bro . C . Lorkin answered tho questions and AA * as passed to the second degree . Tho Lodgo Avas closed to first degree , and Bro . Allen Avorked tho third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was recorded on tho minntes to tho W . M . for his able conduct of the duties of tho chair . Bro . Brasted was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Gosport Chapter , No . 903 . —A very interesting ceremony took place at the usual Quarterly Meeting of this Chapter , at the India Arms Hotel , in the present of tho Officers , members , and several Principals and Past Principals of neighbouring Chapters , in presenting M . E . Comp . Main P . Z . Avith a very handsome P . Z . jewel , and an elegantly bound copy of " Mackenzie ' s Royal
Masonio Gyclopocdia , the former containing a most suitable inscription , and the latter tbo names of the donors , each the result of a private subscription , to which nearly the whole of the members contributed . The presentation was made by M . E . Comp . Sleeman Z ., on behalf of the subscribers , Avho in a very able manner eulogised Comp . Main in warm terms for his great ability and eloquence , and tho zeal and interest evinced by him at all times in the cause of
Royal Arch Freemasonry and the Craft generally , likcAvise referring to tho great esteem in Avhich he is held by the members of that Chapter in particular . M . E . Comp . Main thanked tho Companions in eloquent Avords , saying that his services , always freely given , would be greatly stimulated by the recollection of their kindness and good opinion , as shoAvn by the interesting proceedings of that evening .
St . Augustine Lodge of Instruction , No . 972 , Canterbury . —This Lodge meets every Wednesday oveuing , at tho Guildhall Hotel , Avith the exception of the second VVeduesday in the month , and maintains its reputation as one of tho best Lodges in the Province , the A-ariotis ceremonies , as AVCII as the lectures , sections , & c , being frequently worked in a very creditable manner . Since the commencement of the year the initiation has been rehearsed by Bros .
Vile and Miskiu , the L . tter of Avhom also gavo the charge . The charges in both first and second degrees have been given by Bro . E . Beer , Avho likewise rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Tho fourth and fifth sections of tho lecture in second degree were given by Bro . Rossiter , and he also delivered the lectnre on the first tracing board . Three sections of lectnre iu the third degreo wero Avorked by Bro . Pringuer .
Hartillgton Lodge , No . 1085 . —A meeting of this Lodge Avas holden at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Wednesday , 6 th March . Present—Bros . G . Pipes W . M ., W . Heathcote I . P . M ., J . Hcathcoto S . W ., W . B . Hextall J . W ., M . II . Bobavt P . P . S . G . W . Treas ., J . 0 . Manton Sec , S . Steele S . D ., J . E . Russell J . D ., T . H . Hepworth M . of C , W . Butteificld I . G ., W . Naylor P . G . Sec , J . Worsnop P . M .,
S . Pipes P . P . S . G . D ., W . Biggs W . M . " Repose , " and a large number of other brethren . Tho Lodge was opened in clue form at 7 / 10 p . m ., and the customary business performed , the two gentlemen-Mr . Joseph Albeit Hctford and Mr . Robert Baxter—proposed at the last meeting , Avere ballotted for and duly elected , and Bro . Popple-Avell ivas raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The latter being the first Avork of the new Master attracted particular attentionand
, the condnct of the ceremony Avas very gratifying , there being strict accuracy in his delivery , as Avell as iu the parts of the whole of the Officers . Other business affecting the regulation of the Lodge was discussed , and after another name had been submitted for addition to tho roll of the Order , the brethren expressed their gratitude to the G . A . for His favours , and adjourned until tho first ° Wednesday in April .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —Held its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Readme ; , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . Bros . A . Welch W . M ., Flanagan S . W ., Danks J . W ., Honey Chaplain , Stransom Treasiner , NcAvman D . C . acting Secretary , Ferguson S . D ., Blackweil J . D ., Dowsctt I . G ., W . Ridley SteAvarcl ; P . M . ' s Bros . Hurley , Margrett , Brown ; Bros . Creed , Hunt , Pulley , White , Hcathcott , Bailey . Visiters—Bros . Oades S . W . 414 , HaAvkes 414 HoAvlett
for-, merly 1101 . Minnies read nnd confirmed , the Chaplain reported ho had written a letter to the AvidoAV of the late Bro . Chancellor , to AvLicli he had received a reply , which he read . Somo conversation arose between the Chaplain , the I . P . M ., nnd Bros . BroAvn and Bailey , upon the question of the late election . It Avas resolved that no further discussion be held upon the subject . The candidate of last Lodge election , was admitted and initiated , A committeo waa formed to
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meet a committeo of No . 414 , to discuss the rent to bo paid for tho Hall by No . 1101 . After other bnsiness , the Lodge was closed .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at King and Queen , Norton Folgato , on Friday , tho 8 th inst . Present—Bros . Posener jun . W . M ., Simmonds S . W ., Smith J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsend Secretary , Hino S . D ., Crouch J . D ., Lane I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Hunter , Posener sen ., Ellis , Pearcy , & c . Lodgo opened , minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Hunter answered the questions ,
> vas entrnsted , and Lodge being opened in the second degree tho ceremony of passing Avas rehearsed by the W . M . in a very careful manner . The first section Avas worked by Bro . Ellis , the second by Bro . Fenner , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was closed in tho second degree . The fourth section of the first lecturo was Avorked by
Bro . Fenner , assisted by Bro . Ellis . Bro . Simmonds Avas elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Lodge was then closed and adjourned . Brethren aro reminded that the annual supper takes place on the last Thursday in tho present month . Tickets , 3 s each , can bo had of Bros . Bolton or Lane , at the abovo address .
The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . — Tho meeting of this Lodge on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., Avas the last of tho session , aud consequently thero was a very large attendance of members aud visitors . Moreover , between this and its sister Lodgo , tho City of Westminster , a most cordial spirit of friendship is kept up , and it has been our pleasure on several occasions to chronicle the doings of
these Lodges when fraternal visits have taken place . On tho present occasion the deputation from tho City of Westminster Avas headed by Bro . Edward Whito , tho Worshipful Master , who Avas accompanied by Bros . B . H . SAvallow , E . J . Scott , B . Phillips , T . W . Eastgate , and E . J . Shand ; amongst tho other visitors AVC noticed Bros . John Boyd P . G . P ., J . Harrison 73 , D . J . Robinson 186 , W . W . Morgan
211 , T . G . Carponter 270 , G . P . Palmer 359 , J . T . Patterson 431 , Wattg 507 , E . J . B . Bumstead 548 , M . J . O'Connor 636 , S . Poynter 902 , D . P . Cama 1159 , James Hammond 1169 , E . Baup , Vraie Union , Switzerland , G . D . Lant 1201 , J . L . Baker W . M . 1305 , D . M . Dewar 1415 , W . S . Whitaker 1572 , AV . B . Greening 1572 , C . E . Soppet 1627 , Thos . Preston Sec . 1669 , & o . Lodgo was opened by tho W . M . Bro . R .
Stanway , whowas supported by Bros . Jas . Freeman S . AV ., Blackio J . W ., Edward Moody P . M . Sec , N . B . Headon P . M . Treas ., Catchpole S . D ., Thomas Hamcr J . D ., Taylor I . G ., AV . Steedman Tyler . After tho minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . Stamvay proceeded with the ceremonial portion of his Avork . There wero two candidates for tho third degree—Bros . Oppenhcimer and Metchim ; and ono for the
second degree—Bro . D . T . Keeue ; tho customary proofs of efficiency having been given , these brethren were severally advanced a step in their Masonio career . Tho bye-laws of the Lodge wero then read by Brother Moody . Tho next business was the election of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and this resulted in favour of tho S . AV ., Bro . James Freeman . Bro . Stanway ,
in a feiv hearty and cordial romarks , announced tho result of the ballot , and offered Bro . Freeman his sincere congratulations on his election to the chair of this important Lodge . Bro . Freeman replied , and assured the members he AA-OUIC ! do all in his poAver to uphold tho prestige of the Lodge ; he shonld place himself under the wing of their worthy Secretary , Bro . Moody , and he trusted , Avith the help of
tho Past Masters and the Officers of the Lodge , that , by the will of tho G . A . O . T . U ., his year of office would be no less successful than those of the Masters who had preceded him . The choice of Treasurer resulted in the nnanimons re-election of Bro . N . B . Headon , and on a show of hands Bro . Steedman was re-appointed Tyler . Bros . Lebissart , Shaw , and Boulton wero appointed auditors . A long and
exhaustive discussion next ensued in reference to an apph . cation for relief that had been mado by a distressed brother . Bro . Stuart-Barker , Avho had been deputed by the Lodge at the last meeting to inquire into tho cirenmstauces of tho case , delivered his report ; Bro . James Stevens P . M . also gave tho result of inquiries ho had made , and forcibly urged the brethren to carefully consider ero
they came to a decision adverse to tho applicant . HoAvover , after all details had been fully gone into , it was resolved that Bro . Barker ' s report be received and adopted . Routine business folloAved , and receipt of several interesting communications was announced . Bro , Moody remarked that he had been requested by Bro . Thomas Ford , P . M . of the Rifle Lodgo of Edinburgh , to convey to the members
of The Great City Lodge the hearty good Avishes of tho Edinburgh brethren for their continued prosperity . Bro . Stanway desired Bro . Moody to convey the thanks of the Lodge to Bro . Ford for this act of courtesy . Lodgo was then closed . A substantial repast waa provided , to Avhich ample justice was done . On the removal of tho cloth Bro . StnnAA'ay proceeded Avith the toasts . In giving tho health
of Her Most Gracious Majesty , he said that Masons were loyal and law-abiding men , and it Avas always with pleasure that they honoured their Queen . "With the toast ho wonld associate , Prosperity to the Craft . After the National Anthem the AV . M . called on tho brethren to drink to H . R . H . the Grand Master . At all gatherings Englishmen delight to hononr tho Prince of Wales , Avho has
Avon tho hearts of all Avith whom ho has been associated . This toast , at all times , has an especial charm to Ave Freemasons , from the Prince ' s intimate association Avith us as head of the Order . Ho was sure all present Avould cordially drink the toast . In speaking of the Earl of Carnarvon , the AV . M . said they Avere all AVCII aware of the many calls the Pro G . M . had on him . At tho same time , they knew hoAV necessary it was that AVO should havo a
competent brother to preside in place of the Grand Master at our assemblies . Those Avho have the privilege of attending the Festivals of Grand Lodge must at all times be struck by the calmness of demeanour displayed by the Earl of Carnarvon , and many would take example and carry to their Lodges the same calm spirit of discrimi . nation they thero found so eminently displayed . AVith tho toast of the D . G . M . and tho rest of tho Grand Officers was associated the name of Bro . John Boyd P . G . P ., who remarked that the last toast
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aud Secretary ; Bros . Kyezor , Coyle , & c . Lodgo opened up to the third degreo , and Bro . Coyle Avas raised to the snblime degree by the W . M ., carefully and correctly . Lodge was then closed down to the first , when Bro . Digby proposed that Rule 8 of the Bye-laAvs be expunged , and a new ono substituted , which would provide that the W . M . for the night should work tho degrees , with some of the sections
relating to each , in regular order ; the first on the first Saturday , and so on in rotation , with as many of the sections as timo would permit . Bro . Hinton remarked that it would be au advantageous conrso ; every Mason who desired a knowledge of the Craft and its true tenets shonld carefully study the sections . Bro . Digby Avas appointed to fill the chair at next meeting .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening , tho 12 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , POAA nail-road , Dalston . Bro . Slaiter W . M ., Brasted S . W ., Wardell J . W ., Carr S . D ., Dignam J . D ., McClean I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasnrer , Past Master Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Collins , Allen , Finch , Bonner , C . Lorkin , Marsh and others . The Lodgo was opened and tho minntes read and confirmed , Bro .
M . Christian being properly introduced Avas initiated . Tho W . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Weige . Bro . C . Lorkin answered tho questions and AA * as passed to the second degree . Tho Lodgo Avas closed to first degree , and Bro . Allen Avorked tho third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was recorded on tho minntes to tho W . M . for his able conduct of the duties of tho chair . Bro . Brasted was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Gosport Chapter , No . 903 . —A very interesting ceremony took place at the usual Quarterly Meeting of this Chapter , at the India Arms Hotel , in the present of tho Officers , members , and several Principals and Past Principals of neighbouring Chapters , in presenting M . E . Comp . Main P . Z . Avith a very handsome P . Z . jewel , and an elegantly bound copy of " Mackenzie ' s Royal
Masonio Gyclopocdia , the former containing a most suitable inscription , and the latter tbo names of the donors , each the result of a private subscription , to which nearly the whole of the members contributed . The presentation was made by M . E . Comp . Sleeman Z ., on behalf of the subscribers , Avho in a very able manner eulogised Comp . Main in warm terms for his great ability and eloquence , and tho zeal and interest evinced by him at all times in the cause of
Royal Arch Freemasonry and the Craft generally , likcAvise referring to tho great esteem in Avhich he is held by the members of that Chapter in particular . M . E . Comp . Main thanked tho Companions in eloquent Avords , saying that his services , always freely given , would be greatly stimulated by the recollection of their kindness and good opinion , as shoAvn by the interesting proceedings of that evening .
St . Augustine Lodge of Instruction , No . 972 , Canterbury . —This Lodge meets every Wednesday oveuing , at tho Guildhall Hotel , Avith the exception of the second VVeduesday in the month , and maintains its reputation as one of tho best Lodges in the Province , the A-ariotis ceremonies , as AVCII as the lectures , sections , & c , being frequently worked in a very creditable manner . Since the commencement of the year the initiation has been rehearsed by Bros .
Vile and Miskiu , the L . tter of Avhom also gavo the charge . The charges in both first and second degrees have been given by Bro . E . Beer , Avho likewise rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Tho fourth and fifth sections of tho lecture in second degree were given by Bro . Rossiter , and he also delivered the lectnre on the first tracing board . Three sections of lectnre iu the third degreo wero Avorked by Bro . Pringuer .
Hartillgton Lodge , No . 1085 . —A meeting of this Lodge Avas holden at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Wednesday , 6 th March . Present—Bros . G . Pipes W . M ., W . Heathcote I . P . M ., J . Hcathcoto S . W ., W . B . Hextall J . W ., M . II . Bobavt P . P . S . G . W . Treas ., J . 0 . Manton Sec , S . Steele S . D ., J . E . Russell J . D ., T . H . Hepworth M . of C , W . Butteificld I . G ., W . Naylor P . G . Sec , J . Worsnop P . M .,
S . Pipes P . P . S . G . D ., W . Biggs W . M . " Repose , " and a large number of other brethren . Tho Lodge was opened in clue form at 7 / 10 p . m ., and the customary business performed , the two gentlemen-Mr . Joseph Albeit Hctford and Mr . Robert Baxter—proposed at the last meeting , Avere ballotted for and duly elected , and Bro . Popple-Avell ivas raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The latter being the first Avork of the new Master attracted particular attentionand
, the condnct of the ceremony Avas very gratifying , there being strict accuracy in his delivery , as Avell as iu the parts of the whole of the Officers . Other business affecting the regulation of the Lodge was discussed , and after another name had been submitted for addition to tho roll of the Order , the brethren expressed their gratitude to the G . A . for His favours , and adjourned until tho first ° Wednesday in April .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —Held its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall , Readme ; , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . Bros . A . Welch W . M ., Flanagan S . W ., Danks J . W ., Honey Chaplain , Stransom Treasiner , NcAvman D . C . acting Secretary , Ferguson S . D ., Blackweil J . D ., Dowsctt I . G ., W . Ridley SteAvarcl ; P . M . ' s Bros . Hurley , Margrett , Brown ; Bros . Creed , Hunt , Pulley , White , Hcathcott , Bailey . Visiters—Bros . Oades S . W . 414 , HaAvkes 414 HoAvlett
for-, merly 1101 . Minnies read nnd confirmed , the Chaplain reported ho had written a letter to the AvidoAV of the late Bro . Chancellor , to AvLicli he had received a reply , which he read . Somo conversation arose between the Chaplain , the I . P . M ., nnd Bros . BroAvn and Bailey , upon the question of the late election . It Avas resolved that no further discussion be held upon the subject . The candidate of last Lodge election , was admitted and initiated , A committeo waa formed to
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meet a committeo of No . 414 , to discuss the rent to bo paid for tho Hall by No . 1101 . After other bnsiness , the Lodge was closed .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at King and Queen , Norton Folgato , on Friday , tho 8 th inst . Present—Bros . Posener jun . W . M ., Simmonds S . W ., Smith J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsend Secretary , Hino S . D ., Crouch J . D ., Lane I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Hunter , Posener sen ., Ellis , Pearcy , & c . Lodgo opened , minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Hunter answered the questions ,
> vas entrnsted , and Lodge being opened in the second degree tho ceremony of passing Avas rehearsed by the W . M . in a very careful manner . The first section Avas worked by Bro . Ellis , the second by Bro . Fenner , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo was closed in tho second degree . The fourth section of the first lecturo was Avorked by
Bro . Fenner , assisted by Bro . Ellis . Bro . Simmonds Avas elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Lodge was then closed and adjourned . Brethren aro reminded that the annual supper takes place on the last Thursday in tho present month . Tickets , 3 s each , can bo had of Bros . Bolton or Lane , at the abovo address .
The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . — Tho meeting of this Lodge on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., Avas the last of tho session , aud consequently thero was a very large attendance of members aud visitors . Moreover , between this and its sister Lodgo , tho City of Westminster , a most cordial spirit of friendship is kept up , and it has been our pleasure on several occasions to chronicle the doings of
these Lodges when fraternal visits have taken place . On tho present occasion the deputation from tho City of Westminster Avas headed by Bro . Edward Whito , tho Worshipful Master , who Avas accompanied by Bros . B . H . SAvallow , E . J . Scott , B . Phillips , T . W . Eastgate , and E . J . Shand ; amongst tho other visitors AVC noticed Bros . John Boyd P . G . P ., J . Harrison 73 , D . J . Robinson 186 , W . W . Morgan
211 , T . G . Carponter 270 , G . P . Palmer 359 , J . T . Patterson 431 , Wattg 507 , E . J . B . Bumstead 548 , M . J . O'Connor 636 , S . Poynter 902 , D . P . Cama 1159 , James Hammond 1169 , E . Baup , Vraie Union , Switzerland , G . D . Lant 1201 , J . L . Baker W . M . 1305 , D . M . Dewar 1415 , W . S . Whitaker 1572 , AV . B . Greening 1572 , C . E . Soppet 1627 , Thos . Preston Sec . 1669 , & o . Lodgo was opened by tho W . M . Bro . R .
Stanway , whowas supported by Bros . Jas . Freeman S . AV ., Blackio J . W ., Edward Moody P . M . Sec , N . B . Headon P . M . Treas ., Catchpole S . D ., Thomas Hamcr J . D ., Taylor I . G ., AV . Steedman Tyler . After tho minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . Stamvay proceeded with the ceremonial portion of his Avork . There wero two candidates for tho third degree—Bros . Oppenhcimer and Metchim ; and ono for the
second degree—Bro . D . T . Keeue ; tho customary proofs of efficiency having been given , these brethren were severally advanced a step in their Masonio career . Tho bye-laws of the Lodge wero then read by Brother Moody . Tho next business was the election of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and this resulted in favour of tho S . AV ., Bro . James Freeman . Bro . Stanway ,
in a feiv hearty and cordial romarks , announced tho result of the ballot , and offered Bro . Freeman his sincere congratulations on his election to the chair of this important Lodge . Bro . Freeman replied , and assured the members he AA-OUIC ! do all in his poAver to uphold tho prestige of the Lodge ; he shonld place himself under the wing of their worthy Secretary , Bro . Moody , and he trusted , Avith the help of
tho Past Masters and the Officers of the Lodge , that , by the will of tho G . A . O . T . U ., his year of office would be no less successful than those of the Masters who had preceded him . The choice of Treasurer resulted in the nnanimons re-election of Bro . N . B . Headon , and on a show of hands Bro . Steedman was re-appointed Tyler . Bros . Lebissart , Shaw , and Boulton wero appointed auditors . A long and
exhaustive discussion next ensued in reference to an apph . cation for relief that had been mado by a distressed brother . Bro . Stuart-Barker , Avho had been deputed by the Lodge at the last meeting to inquire into tho cirenmstauces of tho case , delivered his report ; Bro . James Stevens P . M . also gave tho result of inquiries ho had made , and forcibly urged the brethren to carefully consider ero
they came to a decision adverse to tho applicant . HoAvover , after all details had been fully gone into , it was resolved that Bro . Barker ' s report be received and adopted . Routine business folloAved , and receipt of several interesting communications was announced . Bro , Moody remarked that he had been requested by Bro . Thomas Ford , P . M . of the Rifle Lodgo of Edinburgh , to convey to the members
of The Great City Lodge the hearty good Avishes of tho Edinburgh brethren for their continued prosperity . Bro . Stanway desired Bro . Moody to convey the thanks of the Lodge to Bro . Ford for this act of courtesy . Lodgo was then closed . A substantial repast waa provided , to Avhich ample justice was done . On the removal of tho cloth Bro . StnnAA'ay proceeded Avith the toasts . In giving tho health
of Her Most Gracious Majesty , he said that Masons were loyal and law-abiding men , and it Avas always with pleasure that they honoured their Queen . "With the toast ho wonld associate , Prosperity to the Craft . After the National Anthem the AV . M . called on tho brethren to drink to H . R . H . the Grand Master . At all gatherings Englishmen delight to hononr tho Prince of Wales , Avho has
Avon tho hearts of all Avith whom ho has been associated . This toast , at all times , has an especial charm to Ave Freemasons , from the Prince ' s intimate association Avith us as head of the Order . Ho was sure all present Avould cordially drink the toast . In speaking of the Earl of Carnarvon , the AV . M . said they Avere all AVCII aware of the many calls the Pro G . M . had on him . At tho same time , they knew hoAV necessary it was that AVO should havo a
competent brother to preside in place of the Grand Master at our assemblies . Those Avho have the privilege of attending the Festivals of Grand Lodge must at all times be struck by the calmness of demeanour displayed by the Earl of Carnarvon , and many would take example and carry to their Lodges the same calm spirit of discrimi . nation they thero found so eminently displayed . AVith tho toast of the D . G . M . and tho rest of tho Grand Officers was associated the name of Bro . John Boyd P . G . P ., who remarked that the last toast