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17 years ago , he had taken great interest in the Charities ; this had never been relaxed . The Masonio Charities had their deep rooted sympathy and ought to be well supported , and he hoped every Mason would assist them to the best of his ability . The toast was acknowledged by Bro . Goodwin P . P . G . J . W ., who mentioned that he had been Steward when the larga am mnfc of £ 50 , 000 was oollected

for the Girls' Sohool , aud also when £ 30 , 000 was subscribed for that of tho Boys ' . lis oousidered that the Masonio Charities were the great honour of Freemasonry and wero an example to the whole world . He trusted the brethren would respond to tho demands made upon them , and it wonld bo a groat satisfaction to them to look back in after years and redact that thev had done their duty . Bros ,

lladdutsey , James , Wykaa , Forman , Dr . Allan , and Cooper having responded for the visitors , the W . M . proposed tha Masters and Officers of Lodges in the Province , which was acknowledged by Bro . Dr . Allan of St . Albana and Bro . Wykea of tha Smyth Lodge . Bro . Cooke theu gave tho Officers of the Pelham Pillar Lodge , and seated the opinion of the brethren that the W . M . bad ohosen very capable men , who

would be a credit to the Lodge , and who wonld rally rouud him to make it successful . Bro . Hurst S . W . responded in a neat little speeoh that was muoh applauded ; and other toasts were subsequently given , the company separating at a late hour . The proceedings were considerably enlivened by tbe singing of Bros . Forge , Thicker , Carter , Hurst , Duke aud Hewson , while recitations , humorous aud otherwise were given by Bros Curry , Cculbeok , Barret , & o .

BLAIR LODGE , No . 815 ( HULME ) . r P HE Installation of Bro . Walter Waine took place , and the St . John ' s -L Festival colebrated at the Hulme Town Hall ou Friday , the 9 th inst . Present Bros . Lowe W . M ., Wrigley I . P . M ., Waine S . W ., White J . W ., Sowter P . M . Treasurer , Peel Seoretary , Harrison J . D ., Wademan I . G ., Past Masters Rocca P . P . G . S . D ., Harris , Sheldriok , Brioe , Blair . Riley , and Davies P . P . G . Sword Bearer West

Lanoashire ; Herring , Withington , and Chodlaston - , Visitors—Bros . Barker P . M . 1134 P . P . G . Treas ., Sinclair P . M . 163 P . P . G . D ., Studd P . M . 163 P . P . G . D . C , Dumville P . M . 2156 , Turuey 1633 , Hunter J . D . 1147 , Driver 1633 , and Merry P . M . 288 . Tho brethren assembled at 3 o'clock , and at 330 tho Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the

previous meeting read and confirmed . The installing Master was Bro . Harris , who performs the ceremony with a smoothness and ease that is quite refreshing . In the second degree , the W . M .-elect Bro . Waine was presented to tho Installing Master , Bro . Rocca P . P . G . D ., and after the usual preliminaries , and with all due rite aud ceremony

inducted into the chair of K . S . On the re-admission of tbe M . M . ' s Bro . Waine was proclaimed . Worshipful Master of the Blair Lodge , No . S 15 , for the ensuing 12 mouths and saluted in the customary manner . Bro . Rocca then invested the following brethren as Officers for the year , viz .: White S . W ., Peel J . W ., Sowter P . M . Treasurer , Ward

Seoretary , Harrison S . D ., Marlennan J . D ., Cox I . G ., Soholefield and Spencer Stewards , Sly Tyler . Bro . Harris P . M . delivered tbe three addresses . A Past Master ' s jewel Bhould have been presented to the retiring W . M . who was unfortunately absent through a family bereavement . There being no further business , hearty good wishes

were expressed by the viBitmg brethren , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John and the health of the newly installed W . M ,, the I . P . M ., the Installing Master and P . M . ' s , the Visitors , Officers , & o ., were proposed and responded to . m

ST . THOMAS LODGE , No . 992 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting was held on Wednesday , the 7 th insfc ., at the Griffin Hotel , Lower Bronghton . Present—Bros . Lamb W . M ., Southern S . W ., Hawkins J . W ., Millward P . M . Seoretary , Roylo S . D ., MoGill J . D ., Kell I . G ., Rutter P . M ., Kellett , Thomas Southern P . M . P . P . G . D . C ., and Rotfiwell ; Visitors—Bros . Jenkins , J . P ., W . M . 64 P . G . S . D ., Townson 1773 , Lambert 1773 , Kearsley 581 ,

Martin 852 , Bradbury 852 , Malkin P . M . 935 , and Hassolgret of Gothenburg . Tho Lodgo was opened in due form , ut six o ' clock , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and ooufirmecl . Two candidates for initiation not having put in an appearance , tho Lodge was closed iu the usual form .

GROSVENOR LODGE , No . 1257 . r PHE October meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall , London , on Tnesday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . Charles Jame 3 Morse Worshipful Master presiding . Th 9 W . M . accepted the office of Steward for tho approaching Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , the Lodge agreeing to head the . list with a substantial sum .

Other business having been transacted , tho Lodge was closed , after whioh tho majority of the brsthron adjourned to the Covent Garden Promenade Concert , by tho kind invitation of Bro . Sir Augustus Harris , Past Grand Treasurer .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1558 . fTlHE installation meeting was hold at tho Surrey Masonio Hall , -L Camberwell , on Thursday , the 8 bb inst ., when over 70 membera and Visitors attended to witness the installation of Bro . Blenkarn as the W . M . for the ensuing year . Tho popularity of the W . M . in Sonth London was evinced by the presence of a very large number of Masons hailing from this portion of thu metropolis . The Lod « e having been opened and routine business ! transacted , Bro . Catt tho

retiring Master installed Bro . Blenkarn in n very able manner . Tho W . M . then invested the following Officers ;—Bros . Hargroves S . W ., Clark J . W ., Taylor P . M . Treasurer , Stokes P . M . Secretary , Rico S . D ., Visgar J . D ., Shelton I . G ., Smith P . M . D . C , King and Drake Stewards , Kingsbury Organist , Thomas TyTer . Tho newly-installed Master then initiated Msssrs . Green , Balf „ and Hogg in a very impressive manner , and presented Bro . Catt with a handsomo Past Master ' s jewol iu recognition of hia services daring the past year .

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Lodge was closed , and a sumptuous banquet was served in the large hall , in excellent style , under the superintendence of Mrs . Veuables . The usual toasts followed , the new W . M . ' s being received most heartily . Bro . James Terry , Seoretary of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , advocated the claims of the Masonio Institutions , and

the W . M . undertook to represent the Lodge at the next Festivnl of the Royal MaBooio Benevolent Institution . The musical arrsngemeats were under the directiou of Mr . Stuart Lane , assist U b / Madnm * X . Fuller , Madame Wyborg , Miss Alice Fulltr , ml Messrs . E . Pownall and J . H . ilaidwiik .

TENNANT LODGE , No . 19 U 2 . fMHE annual festival was held at the Masonio Hall , Working JL Street , Cardiff , on Wednesday , the 7 th iust ., when Bro . W . K . Miles P . G . R . was iuBtalled for the second timo as VVurshipfol Master . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Eastern Division of South Wales , Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , attended , supported by a large number of Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Miles was installed according to ancient custom by Bro . Thomas Evans I . P . M .,

with graoe and dignity befitting a Past Master of the Tennant Lodge . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to invest his Officers : —Bros . Evans I . P . M ., Hogg S . W ., Ferris Bailey J . W ., Williams P . M . P . P . G . A . P . Treasurer , Sheridan Seoretary , Paioe Kerman Assistant Seoretary , Hellier S . D ., Davis J . D ., B . D . Jenkins I . G ., Cole Organist , O'Neill and Fownes Stewards , Amos Jenkins

Tyler . The brethren , having completed their business , proceeded to the Royal Hotel , where Brother Harman had prepared a banquet of the highest excellence . A new departure in local Freemasonry , and one which cannot be too highly commended , was the introduction of lady visitors after the banquet . This pleasing oiroumitanoe was referred to by tbe D . P . G . M ., Bro . Tennant , who in proposing

the health of the Worshipful Master remarked that he saw no reason why the wives , daughters , and lady friends of Freemasons should not share iu the benefits to be derived from Freemasonry . He hailed with delight the innovation , and hoped it would be but the forerunner of a general custom . The Worshipful Master also expressed his delight at the new departure , and said that if the

ladies understood Freemasonry more thoroughly they would have for it a better appreciation , for they would discover that there was in ib nothing to whioh they could take the slightest exception . He presented a splendid bouquet , made speoially for the occasion by Messrs . Phelps and Co ., of Queen Street , to Miss Tennant , who was one of the lady visitors . An unusually attractive programme of

vooal and instrumental music bad been arranged by Bros . Kerman Jenkins , and Sheridan , one of its chief features being the efforts of Miss Marion Grahame , who sang tho " Children ' s Home " and many of her choicest songs . Bro . Sheridan , in his characteristic style , gave several well appreciated recitations . Iu fact , all who took part acquitted themselves well .

HOWOTVAT ' S OIHTJIBHT . —The great climatic variations which soldiers and sailors exporience render them liublo to a variety of disoases , tho development of which is favoured by exposure and hardships—often , it is to be feared , by their own carelessness as woll . Holloway ' s remedies afford a safe and easy means of euro for thoso constitutional and local maladies which are so frequently engendered by residenio in unhealthy climates aud by incautious living . Tho Ointmont is a wonderfully healing application , as it clo msos the surface of foul soros and ulcers , soothes the throbbing and pain in cases of inflammation , and checks tho progress of skin disoases . The I'ills purity the blood , cleanso tho liyor , and remove all noxious matters from the system .

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