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good character . He referred to the movement which , twelve months siw <\ was on foot with the object of dividing the Province , and tstaiud that the G . M . of England had now decided that the Provincial should not be divided . He also mentioned the objects and working of the Provincial Charity Fund , pointing out that the aim of the Grand Lodge officials was to supplement the grants of private Lodges

with amounts from the Provincial fund . Bro . Welch had now tho pleasure of proposing the health of the W . M . He had by perseverance attained the high position of ruler of the Lodge , and from the way in which he had carried out the duties thus far required of him , Bro . Welch felt that he was in every way worthy of the distinction accorded him , and hoped that he would receive the support of the

members during hia year of office . The W . Master m reply assured the brethren that he deeply appreciated the great honour they had conferred on him . It would be his effort to carry out the duties of his position with satisfaction . Bro . Stephens now had the pleasure of offering a most important toast . He considered it a very good augary of the good feeling that existed between the two

Lodges of Reading when a P . M . of the Union was called upon to propose the health of tho immediate and other Past Masters of the Grey Friars Lodge . Most of those present were well acquainted with their character , and knew the interest they took in the Craft . He called on the brethren to drink to their continued good health . Bro . Welch I . P . M . was the first to reply . Whether the praise that

had been bestowed on the P . M . 's was deserved or not was hardly a matter for him now to decide , but in any case he took their remarks as very kind . He would not , in his position of retiring ruler , act the part of ex-Prime Minister , aud console himself on his loss of office by making it as hot as possible for his successor , but would do all iu his power to assist Brother Flanagan in the ruling

of the Lodge . Brother Margrett followed , and next proposed the health of Bro . Moxhay , the Installing Master . It was a moat desorved popular toast , and needed no remarks from him to ensure a hearty reception . Bro . Moxhay , in replying , hoped that it would be his privilege to be among the guests of the Gruy Friars' Lodge and assist in the work thereof for mauy \ ears to come , although he could

hardly expect that his health would long permit of his taking so active an interest in Freemasonry as he had hitherto done . The W . M . considered his next duty one of the most pleasing it had boen his lot to perform . Nothing could be more Masonio and tend to greater enjoyment among the Masons of Reading , than the hearty good feeling existing between the two Lodges in the town . He was especially

gratified at seeing so many members of the sister Lodge arouud the festive board , and had the greatest pleasure in proposing sucoess to the W . M . and brethren of the Union Lodge , No . 414 . This toast having been replied to , was followed by those of the Masonio Charities , the Visitors , and the Treasurer aud Officers of the Grey Friars' Lodge .

The Tyler ' s toast was then given and the brethren separated . The musical arrangements of the evening were entrusted to Bros . Hiokie and Davis , and under their supervision a most enjoyable programme was arranged . Our talented Bio . Seymour Smith exercised his vocal ability to the gratification of all assembled .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1842 . —The installation meetiog of this Lodge was held on Thursday , at the Ladbroke Hall , Nottiug-hilt . The Lodge was opened by Bro . G-iorge Peun the W . M ., assisted by Bros . S . H . Parkhouse S . W , W . Stephens Treas ., W . Marlis Sec , E . M . Lander J . D ., F . Delevaute Orgauist , J . Pashman Steward , S . Smout jun . D . of C , S . Smout , I . G ., It . Seuofield Tyler .

The usual formal business having been disposed of , the Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Itutherglen was raised to the degree of M . M . Bros . Bushman ami French were uext passed , aud then Mr . George F . Rule was initiated , tho ceremonies in the two former degrees beiug performed by Bro . P . M . Stephens , aud that in the latter by Bro . P . M . Murlis . The W . M . elect , Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , was now formally

presented , aud duly installed into tho chair of the Lodge by Bro . Penu . The ceremony completed , the new W . M . appointed his Officers for the year . The sum of fifty guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic lustration for Boys , to be placed on the list of the retiring W . Master , who had undertaken the duty of Steward . The report of the Auditors' having been presented , was nnaui .

mously adopted , and then the Worshipful Master proceeded to close the Louge . The brethren adjourned to bauquet . At its conclusion , the WM . gave the usual toasts . Our Graud Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , he said , was not only respected by us , as Masons , but also by strangers in every part of the world . He had pleasure in proposing the next toast—that of the Pro Grand Master . The

Lodgo of which he ( Bro . Parkhouse ) was Master had especial cause to honour the name of the Earl of Carnarvon . That noblemau honoured their Lodge when he gave permission for it to bear his name . Tno health of the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grauu Officers was the next toast which claimed their attention . It was one received iu every Masou's Lodge with the greatest enthusiasm .

They had the honour that evening of numberiug two Past Grand Officers amoug their guests , and he should , with pleasure , couple the names of Bros . John Boyd and Thomas Cnbitt with the toast . The first named brother iu his reply expressed his regret at the absence of the Giand Secretary . As the in mbers wero aware , Bro . Hervey had intended to be present , aud he felt that ouly uupreveutible

circumstances would have kept riiut away . Ho hoped that Bro . Hervey would be able to attend some future meeting of the Lodge , as he fell that the members could accord such a welcome , and give so good an acconnt of themselves , as to maka a visit must enjoy able to the Granu Secretary . Bro . Boyd congratulated the Lodge on the progress it had made ; be questioned whether any other Lodge had atiaineu

such a position iu so short an existence . Tho way m which the brethren supported the Unaritiea was a pattern worthy of imitation ; he hopeu they would continue to prosper , aud carry out the true principles of Freemasonry lor mauy years to come . Bro . Cubitt also thanked the brethren ou behalf of the Grand Officers . The Past Officers o { jirand Lodge bad by their seal earned a reputation throughout the

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jountry , aud he felt sare that tho present rulers would show no falling off . Bro . Ponn had now a most pleasing duty to porform ; ib was ono ho had looked forward to for tho past twelve months , fhere present W . M . had been known to him for a considerable time , nnd throughout the whole of their acquaintance he had respected and honoured him . He ( Bro . Penn ) had the pleasure of being in .

troduced into Freemasonry by Bro . Parkhouse , and he felt that that was one of the greatest of the many kindnesses he had performed for him . Bro . Parkhouse was one of the founders of the Lodge over which he was now appointed to rule , and throughout the whole period of their existence , as well as during the time of formation , had worked to make it a great ; success . The W . M . thanked tho brethren

for the kind reception they had accorded him . The founders and subsequent members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodgo had been enabled to work the Lodge up to a most successful point , and he hoped that its prosperity would continue during his term of office . He then proposed the health of the Initiate , he felt sure that their newly made brother would eventually prove a great acquisition to

the Craft . Bro . Rule thanked the members for the way in whioh they had received him into their Lodge . He had seen the benefits of Freemasonry in almost every part of the world , and had long wished to join its ranks , he felt that he could not have done so in a better Lodgo than the one he had selected . Iu giving the health of the Past Masters , the W . M . stated that he considered it

was to them very much of the success that had attended tho Lodge was due . They could not boast a long array , but what they lost in quantity they gained in quality . He had pleasure in presenting to Bro . Pean a jewel , whioh had been placed in hid hands by the Lodge as a token of the esteem iu which Bro . Penn was held by the members . Bro . Murlis here disclosed a most elaborate testimonial ,

consisting of a clock and two ornameuts , which had been privately subscribed for among the members as further testimony of their appreciation , of the late W . M . ' s services to tho Lodge , aud also presented an engrossed vote of thanks , which had been prepared to accompany tho gift . Bro . Penn heartily thanked the members for their very hand * some gifts . He had scarcely loft the chair , he said , before a brother

had placed in his hands a very handsome set of studs , and now their W . M . had presented a jewel , and the brethren a most elaborate testimonial . He confessed that during his year of office lie had endeavoured to do his duty , but he felt that his efforts had not been of such a nature as to warrant so much kiuduess . Much of the success be had achieved was due to the assistance he had received from his

Officers , to whom he wished to tender his hearty thanks . He hoped their gifts of that day would long bo prized iu his family , aud looked up to as a memento of a most enjoyable term of office . Bros . Murlis and Stephens also briefly replied to the toast of the P M . ' s , and then the WM . proposed success to the Cnanties . The Earl of Car . narvon Lodge had iu the past taken no unimportant part in promoting

the welfare of the Charities . Toeir first effort was ou b . > nalf of the Old People , and on that occasion their list was second iu amount . Ou the second , when they advocated the claims of tue Girls' School , they had tho proud privilege of heading the list . He hoped their future career would not be less gratifyiug . Bro . Binckes replied , thanking the Lodge for the handsome amount they had voted to head

the list of Bro . Penn , and hopiug he would be as successful with his Stewardship as hi 3 predecessors had been . Bro . Penn followed , and trusted the members would support him to the best of their ability . The first response to this appeal came in the lorui of au offer of co-Stewardship , with a uouatiou of tweuty guineas to start with from Bro . E . C . Woouward P . M ., and that

was quickly followed by other amouuts , which , before the meetiug terminated , reached considerably over one huadred guineas . The toast of the Visitors was next given , aud was responded to by Bros , Harding ana Roberts . Bro . Peun respouded as Treasurer , and Bro . Murlis as Secretary , to the kind remarks the Worshipful Master made ou their behalf . Tne Worshipful Master expressed , in

proposing the health of the Officers , tne great pleasure he experi . euced in having Bach energetic brethren to support him as those with whom he was surrounded , and the toast having been druuk , eaoh iu turn responded . Among the Visitors were Bios . T . Cubitt P . O . P ., F . Binckes P . G . S ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., T . B . Linscott J . D . 55 , J . Carr jun , 55 , W . Williams 173 , J . N . Five J . W . 196 , W . R . Hatton 35 s , S .

Jinborn P . M . 511 , J . IT Stantoa 562 , E . Arrowsinitb , L . G ., J B . Adkins , R . H . Jackson and H . A . Spencer 733 , T . Brown P . M . 780 , G . C . Harding 1 , 23 d , W . W . Morgan juu . 1 , 385 , W . F . Savage P . M . 1 , 4 ^ 5 , J . H . Pearson S . W . 1 , 667 , & o . Tne brethren were uiucu iudeutcd to Bro . Delevaute for the musical portion of the arrangements , which lound iu him a most efficient chief . The singing of the Uau- 'hter of

that brother being especially appreciated . We cannot conclude oar report without reternng to the ample accomuiodatiou afforded by Bro . Linacott , both for tho duties of the Lod ^ e and the pleasures of the banquet ; we think officials of mauy Loudou Lod ges could with great advantage inspect his establishment , aud should any of oar uieuds have au idea of removing , we woaid recommend them to viHit hero before deciding ou new quarters .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 933 . —Held at the Duke ' a Head , 7 a Whitecuupel-road , ou Friday , 8 th ult . Preseut—Bros . West W . M ., Biddle S . W ., Waterer J . W ., Moss S . D ., Hopkins J . D ., McDonald I . G . ; also Bros . B . Cuudick P . M . Preceptor , W . MustoP . M . Hon . Sec , l . P . Coheu P . M ., Wilcox , Job , Richmond , J . layior , Austin , Webb , Ellis aud G . H . Stephens . Lodge was opened in due lorm a . 8 o ' clock , and the minutes of previous meutiug were read aud confirmed . Bro .

Job , as candidate , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted , budge was opened up , and tho ceremony oi passing was workeJ . Bro . rhhs ( who will work tho Fifteen Sections at this Lodgo ou tue . s 2 ud lust . ) then worked the sections of the seooud lecture , assisted jy tne brethren . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Ebis , with the tssistance of the brethreu , worked the 4 th and fifth sections of tho jrst lecture . Bro . Biddle was elected W . M . for the ensuing we < jk , aai Lodge was solemnly closed and adjourned ,