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he had performed the duties of the various offices through which he had passed . He trusted thafc Bro . Cox would have a prosperous year of office , and so be able to look back with pleasure on the day when he was installed . The Worshipful Master returned his sincere thanks ; he assured the brethren he would do ail in his

power to perform his duties to the satisfaction of fche Lodge arid credit to himself . The Worshipful Master next proposed ' * ' The Health of the Initiates , " whom ho welcomed ; he trusted that the ceremony they bad that evening taken part in had made tho impression on them that ifc had dono on him at fche time of his initiation .

Bros . Thomas Hulberfc , Beach , Chas . Le Clerc , and Hytnan Fonseca briefly responded . With " The Visitors " was coupled tho names of J , Lewis Thomas P . A . G . D . C ; Dr . Zachario , P . G . M . California ; R . E . H . Goffin . Bro . J . Lewis Thomas P . A . G . D . C . thanked the brethren for their cordial reception . This was nofc the firsfc timo that ho had

had the pleasure of visiting fche Lodge , and he trusted to be there on many future occasions . The greatest praise was due to thoir W . M . for the excellent manner in which ho carried out tho duties of tho ohair . Bro . Dr . Zacharie P . G . M . California , said ho had known their W . M . for twelve years ; it gave him the greatest pleasure to see him

installed . He had come up expressly to give him some assistance , but by tbe way he did his work he found that was not necessary . Bro . Goffin said , unlike Bro . Philbrick , he bad visited fche City of Westminster Lodge , once as one of a corporate body . The Officers of the Abbey were invited by the Westminster , aud the compliment had

been returned by the Abbey . A kind of affinity existed between the two Lodges . Tbe Westminster supported the Abbey petition for Warrant , and fche Secretary of one was Secretary of both . He thoroughly endorsed tho remarks of the Grand Registrar . Freemasonry as a common platform knew no sects of religion or politics ,

but the one G . A . O . T . U . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the I . P . M ., congratulated him on his successful year of office , and begged his acceptance of the P . M . 's jewel , which he had very great pleasure in pinning on his breast ,- he trnsted he might long be spared to wear ifc . Bro . W . C Smith , in reply , thanked fche Brethren for the very

kind way in which they had received the toast of the I . P . M . ; the hearty manner in which they had responded to it gavo him extreme pleasure , as he felfc assured ifc was expressed wifch all sincerity . He was fully satisfied with the number of initiates he had the pleasure of receiving into the Lodge ; also for the harmony that

had prevailed among the Brethren ; every one seemed zealous to promote the interests of the Lodge . He was also much gratified wifch their financial position ; they had a fair balance in the Treasurer ' s hands . In respect of Bro . Cox , their W . M ., he was pleased to see him in that office , as they had both worked to that position by

graduated steps of tbo Masonic ladder , and he was convinced thafc the Lodge would be well cared for under his Mastership . For the very handsome jewel the W . M . had placed on his breast , and for the kind words he had been pleased to speak on his endeavours to carry through hia duties whilst in the chair , bo thanked him most heartily ;

he also thanked tho Brethren for then * handsome present , aud wished the W . M . a prosperous year iu Masonry . Tho toasfc of the Past Masters was responded to in suitable terms bv Bro . Shand

Secretary , and Bro . Hammond P . M . Treasurer responded to the toast of the Secretary and Treasurer ; the Senior and Junior Wardens responded for the other Officers . The Tyler ' s toasfc brought a pleasant and successful meeting to a close .

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1011 . r PHE monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , fcho 12 fch inst ., afc Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgato , York , tho W . M ., Bro . W . Dyson , prcsidin-x , supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., J . Blenkin P . M ., G . Balmfoid P . M . Treasurer , the Wardens , Officers , and roarjy Brethren . There being no work in hand , Bro . T . B . Whvtohead gave an address on

Freemasonry , in which he endeavoured to indicate a course of reading and study for tbe adopticn of those wbo desired to enlist themselves among the number of Brethren who found in Masonry a source of intellectual pleasure . He urged thafc those who declared Freemasonry to be merely a Charitable Society , not only degraded ifc to fche level

of Odd Fellowship or Forestry , bufc thereby laid its members open to the charge of being guilty of the greatest extravagance and folly . On the other hand , those who regarded the Brotherhood as an agreeable excuse for indulging in periodical festivities reduced Freemasonry to the status of a vory fourth rate kind of club . Iu

either view he saw nothing to recommend Freemasonry to a man of culture . If it was desired to secure the approval and support of Brethren of mental attainments and social culture , ifc was necessary to prove that there was something moro in ifc than the maintenance of Charitable Institutions , tho

perpetual repetition of ritual , tho principles of which were iaught in every church and school in tbe civilised world , -and tlio pleasantries connected with the Fourth Degree . Freoma . sor . ry had a literature , and possessed intellectual enjoyments for thoso who cured to avail themselves of them . The Eboracum LOCIKO had the nucleus of a voi * v

good Masonic librai-y , and he wished lo see fcho members t : ikiu « advantage of their opportunities in this respect . By doing so they would not only elevate tho status of the Lodge , bufc would fiud in Freemasonry itself a pleasure and a permanent delight , to which hitherto the great bulk of the Order were unfortunately total

strangers . Bro . Whytehead then presented some volumes of Masonic works to the Lodge collection , and the WM ... on behalf of Bro . H . Scotfc , presented hsiU ' -a-dozo . i rail glass water bottles . The Lodge was closed , and the Brethren afterwards supped together in tho banqueting room .

ARiNOLD LODGE , No . 1100 . A LODGE of emergency \ va *; held on Tirsdey , tho Pith inst ., at the Clifton Hotel . Wal-on-oa-Uio-Xaz -, to con-I sider fcho following resolution whieh was pre ^ -nted to the W . M . ] ufc fcho last meeting : — " Wo , the undersigned , boinu' seven sub- i

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scribing members of the Arnold Lodge , do request yon to summon a special Lodge , for considering and finally deciding as to the future place of meeting of the said Lodge , and we further mako this request as provided for by tho 167 Section of fcho Book of Constitutions 1884 . " There were present Bros . W . Finer W . M ., H . Finer

I . P . M ., C . Hempson P . M . P . P . G . R . E « ex , E . Dorling P . M . P . P . G . S . Suffolk , A . G . Rickarby P . M . P . B . C . P . Essex , R . II . Scotfc P . M . P . G . A . Secretary Essex , G . Comber J . W ., E . F . Comber , II . Wilkinson I . G ., E . Osmond Treasurer , J . Salmon , F . W . Garnham , H . Wallis , L . Andrews , C Randall , J . James Tylor . After reading the

reso-Itition , it was proposed by the Treasurer , seconded by Bro . F . W . Garnhum , that fche meetings of tho Arnold Lodge for the future be held at tho Clifton Hotel , Walton-on-the-Naze . Twelve voted for the Lodge remaining where ifc is , and three did not vote . The W . M .

declared that the future meetings of the Lodge should bo held afc the Clifton Hotel , and he instructed fche Secretary to givo notice to the Graud arid Provincial Grand Lodgea . Tho Lodge was then closed .

PRESENTATION . A BEAUTtl- 'ULLV-DESIGNED and costly Pasfc Master ' s jewel , with Seo etuiy ' .- combined , was reeeat ' y presented in open L . dtre by Bn > . llotltr .-on P . M ., on htha'f of tho ' Brrtlren , to Brother G . P . Coper , the 1-rime-din . o Pa-fc Ma-. er of I . odiro Unity , No . 71 . Bro . Cooper is one of lbs most ; popiihr men iu his Lodge , and it must be a source of vorv g-eat satisf . oi ion to lt in to find his services so

npprec ' ated . The pendent , of the jewel represents the five points of fellowship , intersected svii . li the pons emb ' einarical of his office , the whole being surmounted by a blue watered-silk ribbon , on which are bats of gold and raised lecce ** s , " Lodge Unity , 71 , 18 S 7 . " Ou tho jewel is the following iu * . crip ; : on : —• " Presented to Bro . G . II . Cooper as air-ken of esteem for services rendered as Secretary to Lodge Unirv , No . 7 . 1 . "

PROPOSED MASONIC BALL . HPHE Worshipfnl Master , Officers , and Brethren of fche Hartimere -1- Lodge , No . 1663 , have decided to give another ball to neighbours and friends , which will take place during the first week of the new year . This ball , which has now been held annually for several years , and has achieved the distinction of being considered one of

the most successful and enjoyable events of tbe kind in the county , will in all probability receive additional eclat upon fche forthcoming occasion , from the fact of its being tho intention of fcho Right Worshipful tho Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Lord Henniker , to attend , and bring a party , shonld unforeseen circumstances not prevent his doing so .

MASONIC SERMON . ON Sunday mornin-. ' , fche 4 th instant , the Rev . F . V . Russell , Vicar of Balderfcon , Newark , iu whose person Grand Lodge honours have recently been awarded to the Province , preached at St . Paul ' s Church , Nottingham , especially to the local Masons . The service was choral , and the congregation included a large number of Masons . Tho preacher founded his sermon on fcho words " Hononr all men ,

love the Brotherhood . Ho pointed ont thafc there were certain principles or tendencies of our nature which were liable to abuse , but which nevertheless were capable of being made subservient to the best aud holiest purposes . This applied to tho instinct ; which caused men of similar habits to unite totrother as the Masonic

Brotherhood did . Ho n-plied to ( he objection raised by somo psoplo with reference to tho inclusion among that fra tern it } ' of unbelievers , and said , that it . recognised tho existence of a Supremo l . ltilor of fcho Universe , and ifc taught morality , friendship , brotherly love , faith iu God aud immortality , anti chanty to all .

Tho Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — Meeting held at the Masons' Hull Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Coleman Street , B . C ., ou Thursday , 15 th iust , afc ( T 30 p . m . Present Bros . F . Rush W . M ., W . Baber S . W ., J . Tatter-tall J . W ., If . Bedchamber S . D ., Gomme J . D ., J . L . Barrett I . G ., James Stevens P . M .

Preceptor , W . Paddle P . M . Treasnrer , W . J . Ball Secretary , H . Whifcehouse , J . Jolliffe , D . Hills , F . May , and others . Lodge Wits opened by Bro . J . K . Pitt , in tho unavoidable but temporary absence of tho W . M ., and the minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , was passed to tho F . C . degree . Bro .

Whitehouse as candidate for raising proved proficiency , and the Lodge having beeu raised to the third degree the ceremony was rehearsed most ably by Bro . Pitt , iind completed by tho W . M ., who then clojcd the Loclgo to first derive . Ifc was decided that the meeting arranged for tho 29 th iusf ., should not bo held , bufc thafc next Thursday , fche 22 nd

inst ., should te utilised ur tho Preceptor for short ceremonial , au address , and tho rehearsal of entry drill . Ifc was also decided that tho annual Smokir . g Coneeis shankl take place cither just prior to or subsequent to tho firsfc week in February . Bro . W . Bibjf was elected W . M . to prrsido on th- 22 m ! insfc ., and sundry payments having heen made fco The Great Oily Secoi . il Benevolent Association , the Lodgo was closed in peaoe and harmonv .

' * ' Fair Faces , or types of fom-tio ocm-v . ' * is too title- v , f a specie . ' "cries of full pa ; .. ;? i e ; ig . ** tn-i ** . gs--fivi !> . d-. e . wl- ' . g-s by Miss Margaret Thomas—to be commenced in the January number ot Mr . Francis Georao Heath's i'ietoiial Mouthlv 'Mibu-fcriitions . "

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dried , Holiowey ' s "Jiiii iioia uiti : s - lie rubbed in hruby : o : d evenlv for a foiV minutes twice a day , ::. ud lis rids i . d .-en areo-din *;* t ' - > tha pvb : t , ed dioviti'trr * . ! wrapped r- and each box of hi * ¦¦ v-. 'lri'i . ; . -i -th " ( Jint-ncat and Til ' s are r . ecoiiip .-iniod by instructions : ;? . iioied ibr tlie jiubbe at I n- -. e , ; oid v . o invalid who iiitciitiVcly read ; , iheui can i . ov . ' be at . any to . ¦¦ - •* lo-. v . " <;> doctor lumsoti ' . ullCCiJo ^ full . V .