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S . E ., J . Anderson S . N ., J . Findly re-elected Treas ., Alex . McCulloch first S ., J . Cox second S ., James Young third S ., and J . Peirston Janitor . Tho charges wero excellently delivered by the installing Principal . The Comps . adjourned for refreshment ; after tho toast of tho Queen ancl the Royal Arch of Scotland had been given , the next was the P . G . C . of Lanarkshire . G . W . Wheeler P . G . S . N .
regretted that , as senior Officer present , it devolved on him to reply . He was happy to say the Provincial Grancl Chapter were doing good work , and he believed it was , in a great measure , owing to the exertions of some of its members that Royal Arch Masonry had made such rapid strides during tho past six or seven years . Ho was glad to see the advance made in their own Chapter , for when ho returned
to Glasgow seven years ago it was the first Chapter he visited , and they then requited extraneous aid to do their work , now he was proud to say all tho Officers appointed that night wero fully equal to perform tho duties of tho respective chairs . Comps . McNaught ancl Phillip replied for tho Past first Principals , tho latter proposing Comp . Mnir , who , he was glad to say was the right man iu the right
place . Comp . Mnir said , if Chapter 87 was not second to any in the city , it shonld bo no fault of his , for though he had worked hard during tho past year , he meant to do rnoro this , and to enable him to dofull justice to tho Chapter ho had declined to take office in his Lodge , as he thought one at a time was enough for any ordinary man ; some had tried to fill the first chair of Lodgo ancl Chapter
at the same time , and if they did not make tho Chapter what it shonld be ho did not wonder . Comp . J . McLeish proposed the Visiting Companions ; as a Mason of thirty-fivo years standing he felt glad to welcome their visitors ; it was ono of the bright features of Masonry that they had no jealous rivalry of those in tho samo trade , so to speak , but were happy to see the Officers of other Chapters
present ; as an old Knight Templar , he was proud to see somo visiting Knights , —he was also proud of tbe position he occupied , though some might think they should have younger men in office , but he was not in his dotage , and wonld gladly retire for new blood to fill the post whenever the Chapter wished it , but in any capacity he would always welcome Visitors . Comp . Wheeler replied in suitable
terms , and then proposed Prosperity to Chapter 87 , coupling with it Comp . Mercer , who , for the excellent service he had rendered as first Sojourner , had been promoted to the office of D . Z . Comp . Mercer thanked the Comps ., but speaking was not his forte ; ho would be glad , in any capacity , to help on the business of the Chapter . The Office Bearers of the Chapter was responded to in a neat speech by the Treas . Bro . Findly and first S . Bro . McCulloch . Comp . Findly J .
gave the absent members . Comp . Parman replied ; though he had contrived to be present to night , yet for two years he had been an absent member , but his heart was still warm towards 87 . The Stewards , the Chairman , and Croupiers were given and acknowledged , and the last toast wound up a very pleasant evening , rendered still more so by the excellent playing and singing of I . P . Z . McNaught , and the vocal abilities of Comps . G . Muir , James McLeish , Price , Hepburn , Dorman , Holley and others .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —Held its installation meeaug on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Lodgo was opened by Bro . T . Williams , the W . M ., with Bros . J . J . Michael I . P . M ., R . T . Kingham S . W ., J . T . Douglass J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , W . M . Stilea Secretary , 0 . J . Scales S . D ., W . Side J . D ., H . Stiles W . S ., J . Daly Tyler , and several
ofher brethren . Tho formal Locige business having been disposed of , Bros . J . Fortescuo and P . G . Tombs wore raised , T . Poole aud J . Shuttleworth passed , and , after ballot , Messrs . George J . Barton and Bany Clark were initiated . Tho S . W ., Bro . R . T . Kingham , was then presented to Bro . Williams as the Master elect , aud , after taking the obligation , was formerly installed into tho chair . Ho appointed
the following as his officers , viz . : —Bros . J . T . Douglass S . W ., C . T . Scales J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , VV . M . Stiles Secretary , and J . D ., W . Side S . D ., H . Stiles D . C , G . Clarks W . S ., H . Lovegrove Steward and Assist . Secretary , and J . Daly Tyler . Bro . G . Colls , who was unfortunately absent through illness , was appointed I . G ., Bro . P . M . Michael being invested in his stead . A vote of thanks to
Bio . Williams for the way in which he had performed the ceremony of installation , aud also for his general work in the Lodge during his year of office , was proposed , and , being put to the brethren by the W . M ., was unanimously carried . Bro . Williams suitably replied . One proposition for initiation was handed in , after which the W . M . closed the Lodge , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table ,
where ample justice was done to the viands provided . Grace having been sung , the W . M . proposed the health of the Queen , who had reigned with impartial justice for a considerable time over the Empire , and had the best wishes of Englishmen for her future happiness . The Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was tho next toast given . If the progress made by the Craft during the past year or
two is in any criterion , then is our Grand Master tho most popular brother who has ever presided over it . Tho health of tho Earl ol Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers was the next . In the Earl of Carnarvon our Grand Master has a valuable assistant . The grand offices are by no means sinecures ; those who fill them have important duties to perform , and are always
ready to devote their energies lor the benefit of the Craft . Bro . Williams rose -. he now had the pleasure of proposing the health of the W . M ., who had always worked well , and was a credit to tho Lodge . He felt sure their Master would endeavour to excel in his office as W . M ., ancl would do his best , not only for tho good of the Lodge , but also for the happiness of its members . The toast having been duly honoured , tho W . M . rose to reply . He was much obliged
for the kind way in which the mention of his name had been received by the brethren . Bro . Williams , in speaking of hi ? deeds , had spoken more of what should be rather than what was . Hi had , in fact , spoken as the W . M . wished he could be spoken of . However , he was always anxious to perform the duties of his office to tho satisfaction of the brethren , if ho failed it would not be foi pant of endeavour on his part . He fully appreciated tho honour
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which had been paid him , and would use every exertion to promote the welfare of the Lodge . The Past Masters of tho Metropolitan Locige was tho next toast on the list . Not being a very old Lodge , they conld not boast of many , bnt tho few they had tho W . M . consi . dered equal to any in tho United Kingdom . No Lodgo could possibly havo a more anxions or efficient body than they . Bro . Michael had
conducted the affairs of tho Lodgo during his year of office in a most suitable manner . Ho hoped Bro . Willing would long be among them ; ho felt sure that he would always bo ready to assist in promoting tho welfare of tho brethren . The I . P . M ., Bro . Williams , was very active in the formation of the Locige , and since then ever anxious for its success . During his term of office the Lodgo had mado as great , if
not greater , progress than during any other year of its existence . The Master was very grateful for what Bro . Williams had done for him that evening , and trusted he would long have health to bo among them . He had now a very pleasant duty to perform—to present Bro . Williams with a P . M . ' s jewel , which had been voted by the Lodge in recognition of his services . It was a well-merited reward , and he
hoped Bro . Williams would long bo among them with it on his breast . Bro . Williams was extremely grateful for tho way in which tho toast had been proposed and received . Ho was never happier than when at work in a Lodge of Free masons . Ho was glad to know he had the good wishes of tho members of the Metropolitan Lodgo . Bro . Michael added his thanks .
He trusted the Past Masters wonld never be lost sight of by the members . The Worshipful Master , in greeting the initiates stated that no Lodge has been so much indebted for its progress to new brethren as tho Metropolitan . Three years ago they started with fourteen members , they now numbered 80 , and nearly all who had joined had done so as initiates . Bro . Clark returned thanks on
behalf of himself and fellow initiate . The "Visitors" was next given , and responded to by Bros . Feignton , Massey , Read , & c , all of whom referred to tho great musical treat afforded them . The health of the Treasurer aud Secretary was next afforded . Their Treasurer had worked heart aud soul for the Lodge , and had done all in his power to increase the funds thereof . Since the present
Secretary had had the management of that part of the business the prosperity of tho Lodge had greatly increased . Both replied . Bro . Willing referred to the peculiar circumstances connected with the foundation of the Lodge . It was the last warranted by the Marquis of Kipon , aud the first consecrated under the rule of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . ' 1 he Secretary also replied , he wonld endeavour to
warrant the trust which had been reposed in him . The "Officers ' was given , and responded to by each in tnrn . During the evening the Masonic Quartette ( Bros . Burgess Perry , Arthur Thomas , Edwin Moss , and George Musgrave ) enlivened the proceedings by giving some excellent glees , songs , & c , which were rendered with the accustomed ability of this party . Among the visitors were Bros .
B . Brown 1 , J . K . Simpson 57 , J . F . Taylor 79 , J . J . Unite W . M . 144 , J . Morgan 169 , J . H . Bareham 177 , J . G . Feignton P . M . 177 , W . Harris 177 , A . Holt 177 , L . Hudson J . W . 315 , J . N . Frost P . M . 228 , & c , G . Read P . M . 511 , R . Welslord P . M . 540 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , J . F . Wuest P . M . 753 , Walter Joyce 1158 , H . H . Sutton 1223 , J . Maples 1260 , E . J . Lowther 907 , W . F . Neave 1314 , L . Bamberger 13 G 6 , J . Stauuard 1414 , C F . Henton 1441 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 , C . B . Carter 1662 , & c .
Eccleston Lodge , No . 1624 . —The installation meeting of this excellent aud thriving young Lodgo was held on Wednesday , tho 17 th inst ., at the Grosvenor Hall , Pimlico , Bro . Henry A . Hunt W . M . in the chair , supported by his Officers . There was a very large attendance of brethren aud visitors . The Lodgo being opened , the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed , and the
Auditors report was also adopted . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Daniel H . McLeod , W . M . elect , was preseated to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . All brethren then below tho chair retired , and upon re-entering , the Lodge were informed by the Installing Master that during their ab . sence Bro . McLeod had been installed into the chair of K . S . The
new W . M . was then duly proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . The W . M . invested the following brethren as his Offi . cers : —Bros . Josepn C . Flattely S . W ., William Vincent J . W ., Isaac ' s Treasurer , Alfred VV . Beckham Secretary , Jones S . D ., J . Fisher J . D ., Powell I . G ., G . R . Egerton Org ., Gould and Taylor Directors of Ceremonies , Johnson and Jackson Wine Stewards , Thomas Tyler , and
Wilson Assist . Tyler . Bro . Poulton P . M . theu impressively gave the usual addresses , which were very carefully listened to by the brethren . The musical part of the ceremony was conducted b y Bro . Egerton , and was most beautifully rendered . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Fred . Arnold , W . H . Beams , and Robert Cullingford , who were declared unanimously elected , and , being in attendance , were
initiated by the W . M . in a most careful and impressive manner , There were also three gentlemen proposed for the next meeting . The Locige was then closed , ancl tho brethren , mustering about 90 , sat down to an excellent banquet , the W . M . being supported by a num . ber of Past Masters and Visitors . The cloth being removed , the W . M ., who on rising was received with applause , gave the first toast
the Queen ancl Cralt , " God Save the Queen" being sung by Bro . G . Taylor . Tho W . M . then gavo the health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grancl Master , and said the good qualities of the Prince have been so often dilated on that he shonld be concent simply to call on tlie brethren to drink his health . Bro . Taylor sang " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " The next toasts were the Right Hon . tho Earl of Carnarvon M . W . Pro Graud iu . isier , the Earl
of Skelmersdale Deputy Grand Master , and the i tat . of the Grand Officers . Bro . C . Taylor then sang the " Entered Apprentice " song , in a very excellent way . The W . M . next rose i , > give the Masonic Uunrities . He said they were tho pride of tiio world , ancl he was only sorry tho late hour of the evening prevented him from dilatii g JL any length on their qualifications ; he should , therefore , simply call ou the brethren to drink success to tho Masonic Charities , and he would couple with tho toast the name of Bro . Coulton P . M . The
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Installation Meetings
S . E ., J . Anderson S . N ., J . Findly re-elected Treas ., Alex . McCulloch first S ., J . Cox second S ., James Young third S ., and J . Peirston Janitor . Tho charges wero excellently delivered by the installing Principal . The Comps . adjourned for refreshment ; after tho toast of tho Queen ancl the Royal Arch of Scotland had been given , the next was the P . G . C . of Lanarkshire . G . W . Wheeler P . G . S . N .
regretted that , as senior Officer present , it devolved on him to reply . He was happy to say the Provincial Grancl Chapter were doing good work , and he believed it was , in a great measure , owing to the exertions of some of its members that Royal Arch Masonry had made such rapid strides during tho past six or seven years . Ho was glad to see the advance made in their own Chapter , for when ho returned
to Glasgow seven years ago it was the first Chapter he visited , and they then requited extraneous aid to do their work , now he was proud to say all tho Officers appointed that night wero fully equal to perform tho duties of tho respective chairs . Comps . McNaught ancl Phillip replied for tho Past first Principals , tho latter proposing Comp . Mnir , who , he was glad to say was the right man iu the right
place . Comp . Mnir said , if Chapter 87 was not second to any in the city , it shonld bo no fault of his , for though he had worked hard during tho past year , he meant to do rnoro this , and to enable him to dofull justice to tho Chapter ho had declined to take office in his Lodge , as he thought one at a time was enough for any ordinary man ; some had tried to fill the first chair of Lodgo ancl Chapter
at the same time , and if they did not make tho Chapter what it shonld be ho did not wonder . Comp . J . McLeish proposed the Visiting Companions ; as a Mason of thirty-fivo years standing he felt glad to welcome their visitors ; it was ono of the bright features of Masonry that they had no jealous rivalry of those in tho samo trade , so to speak , but were happy to see the Officers of other Chapters
present ; as an old Knight Templar , he was proud to see somo visiting Knights , —he was also proud of tbe position he occupied , though some might think they should have younger men in office , but he was not in his dotage , and wonld gladly retire for new blood to fill the post whenever the Chapter wished it , but in any capacity he would always welcome Visitors . Comp . Wheeler replied in suitable
terms , and then proposed Prosperity to Chapter 87 , coupling with it Comp . Mercer , who , for the excellent service he had rendered as first Sojourner , had been promoted to the office of D . Z . Comp . Mercer thanked the Comps ., but speaking was not his forte ; ho would be glad , in any capacity , to help on the business of the Chapter . The Office Bearers of the Chapter was responded to in a neat speech by the Treas . Bro . Findly and first S . Bro . McCulloch . Comp . Findly J .
gave the absent members . Comp . Parman replied ; though he had contrived to be present to night , yet for two years he had been an absent member , but his heart was still warm towards 87 . The Stewards , the Chairman , and Croupiers were given and acknowledged , and the last toast wound up a very pleasant evening , rendered still more so by the excellent playing and singing of I . P . Z . McNaught , and the vocal abilities of Comps . G . Muir , James McLeish , Price , Hepburn , Dorman , Holley and others .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . —Held its installation meeaug on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Lodgo was opened by Bro . T . Williams , the W . M ., with Bros . J . J . Michael I . P . M ., R . T . Kingham S . W ., J . T . Douglass J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , W . M . Stilea Secretary , 0 . J . Scales S . D ., W . Side J . D ., H . Stiles W . S ., J . Daly Tyler , and several
ofher brethren . Tho formal Locige business having been disposed of , Bros . J . Fortescuo and P . G . Tombs wore raised , T . Poole aud J . Shuttleworth passed , and , after ballot , Messrs . George J . Barton and Bany Clark were initiated . Tho S . W ., Bro . R . T . Kingham , was then presented to Bro . Williams as the Master elect , aud , after taking the obligation , was formerly installed into tho chair . Ho appointed
the following as his officers , viz . : —Bros . J . T . Douglass S . W ., C . T . Scales J . W ., J . Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , VV . M . Stiles Secretary , and J . D ., W . Side S . D ., H . Stiles D . C , G . Clarks W . S ., H . Lovegrove Steward and Assist . Secretary , and J . Daly Tyler . Bro . G . Colls , who was unfortunately absent through illness , was appointed I . G ., Bro . P . M . Michael being invested in his stead . A vote of thanks to
Bio . Williams for the way in which he had performed the ceremony of installation , aud also for his general work in the Lodge during his year of office , was proposed , and , being put to the brethren by the W . M ., was unanimously carried . Bro . Williams suitably replied . One proposition for initiation was handed in , after which the W . M . closed the Lodge , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table ,
where ample justice was done to the viands provided . Grace having been sung , the W . M . proposed the health of the Queen , who had reigned with impartial justice for a considerable time over the Empire , and had the best wishes of Englishmen for her future happiness . The Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was tho next toast given . If the progress made by the Craft during the past year or
two is in any criterion , then is our Grand Master tho most popular brother who has ever presided over it . Tho health of tho Earl ol Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers was the next . In the Earl of Carnarvon our Grand Master has a valuable assistant . The grand offices are by no means sinecures ; those who fill them have important duties to perform , and are always
ready to devote their energies lor the benefit of the Craft . Bro . Williams rose -. he now had the pleasure of proposing the health of the W . M ., who had always worked well , and was a credit to tho Lodge . He felt sure their Master would endeavour to excel in his office as W . M ., ancl would do his best , not only for tho good of the Lodge , but also for the happiness of its members . The toast having been duly honoured , tho W . M . rose to reply . He was much obliged
for the kind way in which the mention of his name had been received by the brethren . Bro . Williams , in speaking of hi ? deeds , had spoken more of what should be rather than what was . Hi had , in fact , spoken as the W . M . wished he could be spoken of . However , he was always anxious to perform the duties of his office to tho satisfaction of the brethren , if ho failed it would not be foi pant of endeavour on his part . He fully appreciated tho honour
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which had been paid him , and would use every exertion to promote the welfare of the Lodge . The Past Masters of tho Metropolitan Locige was tho next toast on the list . Not being a very old Lodge , they conld not boast of many , bnt tho few they had tho W . M . consi . dered equal to any in tho United Kingdom . No Lodgo could possibly havo a more anxions or efficient body than they . Bro . Michael had
conducted the affairs of tho Lodgo during his year of office in a most suitable manner . Ho hoped Bro . Willing would long be among them ; ho felt sure that he would always bo ready to assist in promoting tho welfare of tho brethren . The I . P . M ., Bro . Williams , was very active in the formation of the Locige , and since then ever anxious for its success . During his term of office the Lodgo had mado as great , if
not greater , progress than during any other year of its existence . The Master was very grateful for what Bro . Williams had done for him that evening , and trusted he would long have health to bo among them . He had now a very pleasant duty to perform—to present Bro . Williams with a P . M . ' s jewel , which had been voted by the Lodge in recognition of his services . It was a well-merited reward , and he
hoped Bro . Williams would long bo among them with it on his breast . Bro . Williams was extremely grateful for tho way in which tho toast had been proposed and received . Ho was never happier than when at work in a Lodge of Free masons . Ho was glad to know he had the good wishes of tho members of the Metropolitan Lodgo . Bro . Michael added his thanks .
He trusted the Past Masters wonld never be lost sight of by the members . The Worshipful Master , in greeting the initiates stated that no Lodge has been so much indebted for its progress to new brethren as tho Metropolitan . Three years ago they started with fourteen members , they now numbered 80 , and nearly all who had joined had done so as initiates . Bro . Clark returned thanks on
behalf of himself and fellow initiate . The "Visitors" was next given , and responded to by Bros . Feignton , Massey , Read , & c , all of whom referred to tho great musical treat afforded them . The health of the Treasurer aud Secretary was next afforded . Their Treasurer had worked heart aud soul for the Lodge , and had done all in his power to increase the funds thereof . Since the present
Secretary had had the management of that part of the business the prosperity of tho Lodge had greatly increased . Both replied . Bro . Willing referred to the peculiar circumstances connected with the foundation of the Lodge . It was the last warranted by the Marquis of Kipon , aud the first consecrated under the rule of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . ' 1 he Secretary also replied , he wonld endeavour to
warrant the trust which had been reposed in him . The "Officers ' was given , and responded to by each in tnrn . During the evening the Masonic Quartette ( Bros . Burgess Perry , Arthur Thomas , Edwin Moss , and George Musgrave ) enlivened the proceedings by giving some excellent glees , songs , & c , which were rendered with the accustomed ability of this party . Among the visitors were Bros .
B . Brown 1 , J . K . Simpson 57 , J . F . Taylor 79 , J . J . Unite W . M . 144 , J . Morgan 169 , J . H . Bareham 177 , J . G . Feignton P . M . 177 , W . Harris 177 , A . Holt 177 , L . Hudson J . W . 315 , J . N . Frost P . M . 228 , & c , G . Read P . M . 511 , R . Welslord P . M . 540 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , J . F . Wuest P . M . 753 , Walter Joyce 1158 , H . H . Sutton 1223 , J . Maples 1260 , E . J . Lowther 907 , W . F . Neave 1314 , L . Bamberger 13 G 6 , J . Stauuard 1414 , C F . Henton 1441 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 , C . B . Carter 1662 , & c .
Eccleston Lodge , No . 1624 . —The installation meeting of this excellent aud thriving young Lodgo was held on Wednesday , tho 17 th inst ., at the Grosvenor Hall , Pimlico , Bro . Henry A . Hunt W . M . in the chair , supported by his Officers . There was a very large attendance of brethren aud visitors . The Lodgo being opened , the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed , and the
Auditors report was also adopted . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Daniel H . McLeod , W . M . elect , was preseated to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . All brethren then below tho chair retired , and upon re-entering , the Lodge were informed by the Installing Master that during their ab . sence Bro . McLeod had been installed into the chair of K . S . The
new W . M . was then duly proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . The W . M . invested the following brethren as his Offi . cers : —Bros . Josepn C . Flattely S . W ., William Vincent J . W ., Isaac ' s Treasurer , Alfred VV . Beckham Secretary , Jones S . D ., J . Fisher J . D ., Powell I . G ., G . R . Egerton Org ., Gould and Taylor Directors of Ceremonies , Johnson and Jackson Wine Stewards , Thomas Tyler , and
Wilson Assist . Tyler . Bro . Poulton P . M . theu impressively gave the usual addresses , which were very carefully listened to by the brethren . The musical part of the ceremony was conducted b y Bro . Egerton , and was most beautifully rendered . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Fred . Arnold , W . H . Beams , and Robert Cullingford , who were declared unanimously elected , and , being in attendance , were
initiated by the W . M . in a most careful and impressive manner , There were also three gentlemen proposed for the next meeting . The Locige was then closed , ancl tho brethren , mustering about 90 , sat down to an excellent banquet , the W . M . being supported by a num . ber of Past Masters and Visitors . The cloth being removed , the W . M ., who on rising was received with applause , gave the first toast
the Queen ancl Cralt , " God Save the Queen" being sung by Bro . G . Taylor . Tho W . M . then gavo the health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grancl Master , and said the good qualities of the Prince have been so often dilated on that he shonld be concent simply to call on tlie brethren to drink his health . Bro . Taylor sang " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " The next toasts were the Right Hon . tho Earl of Carnarvon M . W . Pro Graud iu . isier , the Earl
of Skelmersdale Deputy Grand Master , and the i tat . of the Grand Officers . Bro . C . Taylor then sang the " Entered Apprentice " song , in a very excellent way . The W . M . next rose i , > give the Masonic Uunrities . He said they were tho pride of tiio world , ancl he was only sorry tho late hour of the evening prevented him from dilatii g JL any length on their qualifications ; he should , therefore , simply call ou the brethren to drink success to tho Masonic Charities , and he would couple with tho toast the name of Bro . Coulton P . M . The