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Notices Of Meetings.
Albert Edward Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1429 . — The ceremony of installing Bro . John Cristoek Unstable P . P . G . A . D . C as AV . M . of tho Albert Edward Prince of Wales Lodge , took place on 12 th August , at the Masonic Hall , Newport . The Lodgo was opened in due form at 2 . 30 p . m . by Bro . AVm . AVatkins , tho retiring AV . M . He was supported by a numerous assembly of the brethren , not only of
his Lodge , but also representatives of each Lodge in the town and Province of Monmouth . Shortly after tho opening , Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray A . G . D . C . of Eng . and D . P . G . M . of Monmouth , entered the Lodge , preceded by his sword bearer , Bro . AVickey Homfray AV . M . Isca Lodge , and followed by Bros . B . Lawrence AV . M . Silurian , Dr . Morgan , John Middleton , and a number of other brethren ,
members of tho Grand Lodgo of tho Province . The formal business having been disposed of , the interesting ceremony of installing Bro . Huxtable was conducted , with much skill and ability , by Bro . Charles Rowe Prov . G . S . of Monmouth . This having terminated , tho AV . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . AVm . Watkins I . P . M . and P . P . G . S . Wks ., E . Whitehall S . AV .
P . G . S ., F . Orders J . AV ., J . AV . Bebell Sec . P . G . S . AVks ., J . Horner son . Treasurer P . G . D . C , J . James S . D ., AV . Twist J . D ., E . W . Porrin Organist , AV . M . Locko Snpt . AVorks , C . Rowe D . C . P . G . Sec , J . Horner jun . I . G ., J . Poole , L . Hormessen , II . Richards , S . Brnkowich , Stewards , H . Fletcher Tyler , AV . Hopton Assistant Tyler , & c , & o . Subsequently tho accustomed votes of thanks were passed , and
appropriately acknowledged in a manner peculiar to tho Craft . The Lodgo was closed in duo form , aud then tho brethren repaired to the AVestgato Hotel , where tho annna ! banquet took place . Bro . Halloa ' s arrangements wore such that tho requirements of his guests wore attended to in the fullest and most ample manner . Bro . Huxtable AV . M . presided , and was supported afc the banquet by the following
brethren ; covers having been laid for GO : —S . George Homfray A . G . D . C . and D . P . G . M . Mom , AVm . AVatkins I . P . M . 1429 and P . P . G . S . AVks . Mom , AV . It . AVickey Homfray W . M . 693 and P . P . G . S . B . Mom , AV . AV . Morgan P . M . 683 and P . P . G . Sec . Mom , Chas . Rowo P . M . 471 and 1429 and P . G . Sec . Mon ., John Middleton P . M . GS 3 and 1098 P . P . G . S . W ., Thos . Jones Davies 471 , Thos . Boswell 1429 , AV .
Milton Locko Superintendent AVks . 1429 , T . Frederick 1429 , D . L . James 471 , C . M . Venri 36 , 1133 , R . G . Shaddick 1429 , F . Orders S . AV . 1129 and 171 , John James S . P . 1129 and 471 , Henry Evans 1429 , W . AVelsford 1429 , E . AV . Pen-in Org . 1429 , J . A . Soys 1429 , Samuel Davies P . P . G . S . B . Gloucester P . M . 1363 and 270 , 471 , 1429 , James Horner jnn . I . G . 1429 , John Randall 1429 , J . AV . Beboll Sec .
1129 P . G . S . Wks ., Jacob Berlyn 471 , Hartley Feather Provincial Grand Pursuivant and Secretary Kcnnard Lodge , 1258 , Pontypool , James Stallard 1429 , John Sims 1429 , Simoon AVyatt 147 , John Hooper 251 , John Neck 291 and 1429 , AVm . Kinscy Morgan 1129 , John Summers 1429 , James Horner P . D . A . D . C . Treasurer 1429 and 471 , S . Brinkowick Std . 1429 and 471 , AVm . Twist 471 , J . D . 1429 ,
F . J . Hcybyrno 1429 , John Summers 1429 , J . Evans Thomas 1429 , Henry Richards S . 1429 , Alfred Tavlor 471 and 1429 , Isaac T . Dandc 683 , Henry Fletcher A . P . G . T . 471 , W . Hopton Assistant Tyler 1429 . On the removal of the cloth , the Worshipful Master proceeded with the toast list , proposing , in tho most loyal terms , " The health of tho Queen and the Craft . " Tho toast was drunk right loyally , and " God
save the Queen sung by tho brethren . Bro . Perrin skilfully presiding at the pianoforte , as he did throughout the entire proceedings of the evening . The W . M . next gave '' The M . W . the G . M . of England , H . R . H . Albert Edward Prince of AVales , K . G . "' He spoko befittingly of tho illustrious head of the Masonic Oder , and of tho joy and gratification he experienced in being present to witness the
grand ceremonial of the installation of H . R . H . There conld bo no higher hononr conferred upon the Freemasons of this Kingdom than to have H . R . Highness to preside over them , and no greater honour could be conferred upon a Prince than to bo the chosen head of snch a body of men as were the Freemasons of Great Britain . The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Twist sang the air , and tho brethren
joined in the chorus , of " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The W . M . gave "The M . W . Pro . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , and tho Viscount Skelmersdale , and Officers of the Grand Lodge of England . " He pertinently alluded to tho high qualifications , as well as the social rank and position , of the brethren who composed tho Grand Lodge . Great benefits must necessarily follow to tho Crat ' b when noblemen
and gentlemen of such high renown were leaders in the movement . ( Applause . ) Bro . S . G . Homfray , as one of the Grand Lodge Officers , acknowledged tho toast . It was the first time that he had had tho extreme pleasure of appearing in any Lodgo with the new aud valuable insignia of office which had been presented to him by the Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire . He felt extreme pride in being amongst
them , and conld not but feel proud at the hononr of receiving the appointment which he held , and to which he had been raised by his Royal Highness the Prince of AVales . So far as the Province was concerned , and so far as ho was able , nothing should bo lost to strengthen and uphold the genuine tenets and principles of Freemasonry . ( Loud applause . ) Bro . Middleton proposed " The ~ R . W
the Provincial Grand Master for Monmouthshire , " Bro . Lieut .-Col . Lyno . He regretted his absence , through indisposition . On that account , however , he could speak the more freely of his merits and distinguished position as a Mason , as a citizen , and as a public man . ( Applause . ) The AV . M . gave the V . W . the D . P . G . M . for Monmouthshire , Capt . S . G . Homfray A . G . D . C . of England , and Officers of the
Provincial Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire . " Bro . Homfray responded to the toast at length , and thanked the brethren most sincerel y for the manner iu which they had received his name . Nothing gave him greater pleasure than being amongst them that evening , and the brethren of the Albert Edward Lodge might rest assured that all ho could do to further their interest would be most , readily aud heartily
done . He congratulated them on the sound and vigorous condition of their Lodge . Bro . AVatkins rose to propose the next toast , and called upon the brethren to drink , in a bumper , the health of their AV . M ., Bro . J . G . Huxtable . No one was more pleased or gratified than he to see the W . M . installed into the chair of King Solomon . Ho was one of the founders of the Lodge , and he yet hoped
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to sco other brethreu who had assisted iu its formation occupy the distinguished position to which ho had attained . The AV . M . responded , and thanked them most sincerely for the kind manner in which they had proposed and drunk his health . Ho felt proud of tho position to which ho had been elected . Advancing in years as ho was , ho felt that his memory was not so clear or so
active as in days gone by , but ho promised them that ho would do his best to carry out the important duties of his office faithfully and honourably . Whatever defects thoy may seo in his efforts ho trusted to thoir generosity and leniency , and he promised to do all in his power to hand down the warrant which had been entrusted to his keeping that day as pure and untarnished as ho had received it from
the hands of their late AV . M . Bro . AVatkins . He felt ho should need tho aid of his officers and brethren , and particularly that of his I . P . M . and Bro . Chas . Rowo ( loud applause ) , to whom they were all so much indebted . After alluding to tho formation and progress of tho Prince of Wales Lodge , ho * expressed the belief that in quality as well as numbers it would bear comparison with any Lodge in tho Province ,
and concluded by again thanking tho brethreu for the honour conferred upon him by placing him iu so proud a position as that which ho now occupied . ( Applause . ) Bro . Homfray proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Watkins P . P . G . S . Wks ., and in tho course of his observations took occasion to invest Bro . Watkins with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel , on bohalf of tho Lodgo , referring to the
meritorious Masonic career of tho recipient , and expressing tho hopo that ho may long bo spared to wear the jewel on his breast ( loud and prolonged cheering ) . Tho inscription was as follows : —" Presented to BroTAVm . AVatkins P . M . 1429 and P . P . G . S . W . _ Mon ., for valuable service rendered tho Lodge . Angusfc 12 th , 1875 . Bro . AVatkins , iu appropriate and feeling terms , acknowledged tho compliment that had
been paid him , not merely in drinking his health , bub in presenting him with so valuable a jewel . To adequately thank tho brethren for their kindness and manifest appreciation of his services would bo one of the most difficult tasks that he had been called upon to perform since he had been in tho chair of this Lodge . He had ever aimed afc doing his duty , and ho now began to think that to somo
extent at least ho must havo succeeded in that direction . ( Applause . ) His aim would still be to labour to promote the interest of tho Albert Edward Prince of AVales Lodge , so that it should stand second to none in tho Province . The AV . M . gave "Tho Installing Master , Bro . Chas . Rowo P . G . S . " Long may he live to bo an honour to the Province . Bro . Rowo acknowledged the toast iu
suitable terms . Tho remaining toasts were , " The Visitors , ' " The AV . M . 's and brethren of the Silurian and Isca Lodges , " " The other Lodges of the Province , " " The OlFwers of tho Albert Edward Prince of AVales Lodge , " "The Masonic Charities , " "Toall poor and distressed Masons . " These wero acknowledged respectively by Bros . Capt . G .
Homfray A . G . D . C . of England , and D . P . G . M . of Mon ., AVyatt , Heath , AVickey Homfray , AV . M . Isca Lodgo ; Hartley Feather , Pontypool ; F . Orders , and Bro . H . Fletcher , tho Tylor . The entire proceedings wore characterised by tho greatest cordiality and harmony , and soma excellent songs were given by Bros . Perren , Homfray , S . G . Homfray , Huxtable , Twist , & c .
Chislehurst Lodge , N " 0 . 1531 . —An emergency meeting of this now Lodge took place on the 14 th instant , at the Bulls Head Hotel , Chislehurst . Bro . Johu Coutts P . G . P . in tho chair , supported by Bros . Hatchings as S . W ., W . Kipps J . W ., Bro . F . AValters , P . P . G . P . Treasurer was unavoidably absent , J . Griffin P . M . Secretary , J . Mason S . D ., II . Gloster J . D ., AV . Hardman I . G ., R . Russell P . M ., and Bros . Hunt , Skinner , & c . The Lodgo having been
opened , Bros . AVain , Hooker and Luck -wore passed to tho 2 nd degree , and Messrs . G . Humphreys and West wero initiated . Tho AV . M ., Bro . J . Coutts , in his usual perfect and able manner , performed the ceremonies . Bro . R . Russell P . P . G . D . C . was admitted a joining member . The Lodgo was then closed , and a very capital banqneb followed . The usual toasts wero given , aud tho brethren returned to town .
Victoria Park Swimming Club.
VICTORIA PARK SWIMMING CLUB .
The annual race for the captaincy of this Club took place on Tuesday morning last , at tho lake in Victoria Park , iu tho presence of about 1 , 500 spectators . Tho race produced five starters , who went from the following stations : —1 . AV . Bell ; 2 . J . Slaney ; 3 . AV . E . Robinson ; 4 . If . Pounceby ; 5 . A . Va ' cntine . The winner proved to bo Robinson , the captain of last 3 'ear , who was , however , very hard pressed by Bell . Tho length was 500 yards , and tho winner ' s time 12 min . 2 sec . A
race for boys , for which 45 starters competed , came next , the prize being a silver medal , presented by Bro . T . Hadloy Prestige , tho secretary of tho club . The race was swum in two heats , in each of which the first and second worn Sfcubbs , Lincoln , Taylor , and Kirby . The final heat produced a good contest , in which Taylor was first , Stubbs second , and Kirby third . Our worthy brother Prestage officiated as starter , and Mr . Croxton as jndge .
Bro . Gen . N . P . Banks ! ns been the recipient of high honors afc the hands of Memphis Masons ; and when it is remembered that General Banks was at Port Hudson in 1863 , assisting to open the Mississippi River , his reception was only to bo equalled by that given to tho Virginia Knights afc Boston . Masonry is as long as from tho East to tho West , and as broad as from tho North to the South . —The Keystone .
CLUB HOCSE FiiYryo CAMS . —3 togul Quality , picked Is 3 d per pack , 34 s per dozen packs . Do . seconds Is per pack , 11 a per dozen packs . If by post lid per pack extra . Cards for Piquet , BiSzique , Ecavte , & c , Mogul Quality led per pack , 9 s per dozen packs . —London : W . AY . Morgan , 67 Barbican , B . C .
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Notices Of Meetings.
Albert Edward Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1429 . — The ceremony of installing Bro . John Cristoek Unstable P . P . G . A . D . C as AV . M . of tho Albert Edward Prince of Wales Lodge , took place on 12 th August , at the Masonic Hall , Newport . The Lodgo was opened in due form at 2 . 30 p . m . by Bro . AVm . AVatkins , tho retiring AV . M . He was supported by a numerous assembly of the brethren , not only of
his Lodge , but also representatives of each Lodge in the town and Province of Monmouth . Shortly after tho opening , Bro . Capt . S . Geo . Homfray A . G . D . C . of Eng . and D . P . G . M . of Monmouth , entered the Lodge , preceded by his sword bearer , Bro . AVickey Homfray AV . M . Isca Lodge , and followed by Bros . B . Lawrence AV . M . Silurian , Dr . Morgan , John Middleton , and a number of other brethren ,
members of tho Grand Lodgo of tho Province . The formal business having been disposed of , the interesting ceremony of installing Bro . Huxtable was conducted , with much skill and ability , by Bro . Charles Rowe Prov . G . S . of Monmouth . This having terminated , tho AV . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year : — Bros . AVm . Watkins I . P . M . and P . P . G . S . Wks ., E . Whitehall S . AV .
P . G . S ., F . Orders J . AV ., J . AV . Bebell Sec . P . G . S . AVks ., J . Horner son . Treasurer P . G . D . C , J . James S . D ., AV . Twist J . D ., E . W . Porrin Organist , AV . M . Locko Snpt . AVorks , C . Rowe D . C . P . G . Sec , J . Horner jun . I . G ., J . Poole , L . Hormessen , II . Richards , S . Brnkowich , Stewards , H . Fletcher Tyler , AV . Hopton Assistant Tyler , & c , & o . Subsequently tho accustomed votes of thanks were passed , and
appropriately acknowledged in a manner peculiar to tho Craft . The Lodgo was closed in duo form , aud then tho brethren repaired to the AVestgato Hotel , where tho annna ! banquet took place . Bro . Halloa ' s arrangements wore such that tho requirements of his guests wore attended to in the fullest and most ample manner . Bro . Huxtable AV . M . presided , and was supported afc the banquet by the following
brethren ; covers having been laid for GO : —S . George Homfray A . G . D . C . and D . P . G . M . Mom , AVm . AVatkins I . P . M . 1429 and P . P . G . S . AVks . Mom , AV . It . AVickey Homfray W . M . 693 and P . P . G . S . B . Mom , AV . AV . Morgan P . M . 683 and P . P . G . Sec . Mom , Chas . Rowo P . M . 471 and 1429 and P . G . Sec . Mon ., John Middleton P . M . GS 3 and 1098 P . P . G . S . W ., Thos . Jones Davies 471 , Thos . Boswell 1429 , AV .
Milton Locko Superintendent AVks . 1429 , T . Frederick 1429 , D . L . James 471 , C . M . Venri 36 , 1133 , R . G . Shaddick 1429 , F . Orders S . AV . 1129 and 171 , John James S . P . 1129 and 471 , Henry Evans 1429 , W . AVelsford 1429 , E . AV . Pen-in Org . 1429 , J . A . Soys 1429 , Samuel Davies P . P . G . S . B . Gloucester P . M . 1363 and 270 , 471 , 1429 , James Horner jnn . I . G . 1429 , John Randall 1429 , J . AV . Beboll Sec .
1129 P . G . S . Wks ., Jacob Berlyn 471 , Hartley Feather Provincial Grand Pursuivant and Secretary Kcnnard Lodge , 1258 , Pontypool , James Stallard 1429 , John Sims 1429 , Simoon AVyatt 147 , John Hooper 251 , John Neck 291 and 1429 , AVm . Kinscy Morgan 1129 , John Summers 1429 , James Horner P . D . A . D . C . Treasurer 1429 and 471 , S . Brinkowick Std . 1429 and 471 , AVm . Twist 471 , J . D . 1429 ,
F . J . Hcybyrno 1429 , John Summers 1429 , J . Evans Thomas 1429 , Henry Richards S . 1429 , Alfred Tavlor 471 and 1429 , Isaac T . Dandc 683 , Henry Fletcher A . P . G . T . 471 , W . Hopton Assistant Tyler 1429 . On the removal of the cloth , the Worshipful Master proceeded with the toast list , proposing , in tho most loyal terms , " The health of tho Queen and the Craft . " Tho toast was drunk right loyally , and " God
save the Queen sung by tho brethren . Bro . Perrin skilfully presiding at the pianoforte , as he did throughout the entire proceedings of the evening . The W . M . next gave '' The M . W . the G . M . of England , H . R . H . Albert Edward Prince of AVales , K . G . "' He spoko befittingly of tho illustrious head of the Masonic Oder , and of tho joy and gratification he experienced in being present to witness the
grand ceremonial of the installation of H . R . H . There conld bo no higher hononr conferred upon the Freemasons of this Kingdom than to have H . R . Highness to preside over them , and no greater honour could be conferred upon a Prince than to bo the chosen head of snch a body of men as were the Freemasons of Great Britain . The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Twist sang the air , and tho brethren
joined in the chorus , of " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The W . M . gave "The M . W . Pro . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , and tho Viscount Skelmersdale , and Officers of the Grand Lodge of England . " He pertinently alluded to tho high qualifications , as well as the social rank and position , of the brethren who composed tho Grand Lodge . Great benefits must necessarily follow to tho Crat ' b when noblemen
and gentlemen of such high renown were leaders in the movement . ( Applause . ) Bro . S . G . Homfray , as one of the Grand Lodge Officers , acknowledged tho toast . It was the first time that he had had tho extreme pleasure of appearing in any Lodgo with the new aud valuable insignia of office which had been presented to him by the Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire . He felt extreme pride in being amongst
them , and conld not but feel proud at the hononr of receiving the appointment which he held , and to which he had been raised by his Royal Highness the Prince of AVales . So far as the Province was concerned , and so far as ho was able , nothing should bo lost to strengthen and uphold the genuine tenets and principles of Freemasonry . ( Loud applause . ) Bro . Middleton proposed " The ~ R . W
the Provincial Grand Master for Monmouthshire , " Bro . Lieut .-Col . Lyno . He regretted his absence , through indisposition . On that account , however , he could speak the more freely of his merits and distinguished position as a Mason , as a citizen , and as a public man . ( Applause . ) The AV . M . gave the V . W . the D . P . G . M . for Monmouthshire , Capt . S . G . Homfray A . G . D . C . of England , and Officers of the
Provincial Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire . " Bro . Homfray responded to the toast at length , and thanked the brethren most sincerel y for the manner iu which they had received his name . Nothing gave him greater pleasure than being amongst them that evening , and the brethren of the Albert Edward Lodge might rest assured that all ho could do to further their interest would be most , readily aud heartily
done . He congratulated them on the sound and vigorous condition of their Lodge . Bro . AVatkins rose to propose the next toast , and called upon the brethren to drink , in a bumper , the health of their AV . M ., Bro . J . G . Huxtable . No one was more pleased or gratified than he to see the W . M . installed into the chair of King Solomon . Ho was one of the founders of the Lodge , and he yet hoped
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to sco other brethreu who had assisted iu its formation occupy the distinguished position to which ho had attained . The AV . M . responded , and thanked them most sincerely for the kind manner in which they had proposed and drunk his health . Ho felt proud of tho position to which ho had been elected . Advancing in years as ho was , ho felt that his memory was not so clear or so
active as in days gone by , but ho promised them that ho would do his best to carry out the important duties of his office faithfully and honourably . Whatever defects thoy may seo in his efforts ho trusted to thoir generosity and leniency , and he promised to do all in his power to hand down the warrant which had been entrusted to his keeping that day as pure and untarnished as ho had received it from
the hands of their late AV . M . Bro . AVatkins . He felt ho should need tho aid of his officers and brethren , and particularly that of his I . P . M . and Bro . Chas . Rowo ( loud applause ) , to whom they were all so much indebted . After alluding to tho formation and progress of tho Prince of Wales Lodge , ho * expressed the belief that in quality as well as numbers it would bear comparison with any Lodge in tho Province ,
and concluded by again thanking tho brethreu for the honour conferred upon him by placing him iu so proud a position as that which ho now occupied . ( Applause . ) Bro . Homfray proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Watkins P . P . G . S . Wks ., and in tho course of his observations took occasion to invest Bro . Watkins with a valuable P . M . ' s jewel , on bohalf of tho Lodgo , referring to the
meritorious Masonic career of tho recipient , and expressing tho hopo that ho may long bo spared to wear the jewel on his breast ( loud and prolonged cheering ) . Tho inscription was as follows : —" Presented to BroTAVm . AVatkins P . M . 1429 and P . P . G . S . W . _ Mon ., for valuable service rendered tho Lodge . Angusfc 12 th , 1875 . Bro . AVatkins , iu appropriate and feeling terms , acknowledged tho compliment that had
been paid him , not merely in drinking his health , bub in presenting him with so valuable a jewel . To adequately thank tho brethren for their kindness and manifest appreciation of his services would bo one of the most difficult tasks that he had been called upon to perform since he had been in tho chair of this Lodge . He had ever aimed afc doing his duty , and ho now began to think that to somo
extent at least ho must havo succeeded in that direction . ( Applause . ) His aim would still be to labour to promote the interest of tho Albert Edward Prince of AVales Lodge , so that it should stand second to none in tho Province . The AV . M . gave "Tho Installing Master , Bro . Chas . Rowo P . G . S . " Long may he live to bo an honour to the Province . Bro . Rowo acknowledged the toast iu
suitable terms . Tho remaining toasts were , " The Visitors , ' " The AV . M . 's and brethren of the Silurian and Isca Lodges , " " The other Lodges of the Province , " " The OlFwers of tho Albert Edward Prince of AVales Lodge , " "The Masonic Charities , " "Toall poor and distressed Masons . " These wero acknowledged respectively by Bros . Capt . G .
Homfray A . G . D . C . of England , and D . P . G . M . of Mon ., AVyatt , Heath , AVickey Homfray , AV . M . Isca Lodgo ; Hartley Feather , Pontypool ; F . Orders , and Bro . H . Fletcher , tho Tylor . The entire proceedings wore characterised by tho greatest cordiality and harmony , and soma excellent songs were given by Bros . Perren , Homfray , S . G . Homfray , Huxtable , Twist , & c .
Chislehurst Lodge , N " 0 . 1531 . —An emergency meeting of this now Lodge took place on the 14 th instant , at the Bulls Head Hotel , Chislehurst . Bro . Johu Coutts P . G . P . in tho chair , supported by Bros . Hatchings as S . W ., W . Kipps J . W ., Bro . F . AValters , P . P . G . P . Treasurer was unavoidably absent , J . Griffin P . M . Secretary , J . Mason S . D ., II . Gloster J . D ., AV . Hardman I . G ., R . Russell P . M ., and Bros . Hunt , Skinner , & c . The Lodgo having been
opened , Bros . AVain , Hooker and Luck -wore passed to tho 2 nd degree , and Messrs . G . Humphreys and West wero initiated . Tho AV . M ., Bro . J . Coutts , in his usual perfect and able manner , performed the ceremonies . Bro . R . Russell P . P . G . D . C . was admitted a joining member . The Lodgo was then closed , and a very capital banqneb followed . The usual toasts wero given , aud tho brethren returned to town .
Victoria Park Swimming Club.
VICTORIA PARK SWIMMING CLUB .
The annual race for the captaincy of this Club took place on Tuesday morning last , at tho lake in Victoria Park , iu tho presence of about 1 , 500 spectators . Tho race produced five starters , who went from the following stations : —1 . AV . Bell ; 2 . J . Slaney ; 3 . AV . E . Robinson ; 4 . If . Pounceby ; 5 . A . Va ' cntine . The winner proved to bo Robinson , the captain of last 3 'ear , who was , however , very hard pressed by Bell . Tho length was 500 yards , and tho winner ' s time 12 min . 2 sec . A
race for boys , for which 45 starters competed , came next , the prize being a silver medal , presented by Bro . T . Hadloy Prestige , tho secretary of tho club . The race was swum in two heats , in each of which the first and second worn Sfcubbs , Lincoln , Taylor , and Kirby . The final heat produced a good contest , in which Taylor was first , Stubbs second , and Kirby third . Our worthy brother Prestage officiated as starter , and Mr . Croxton as jndge .
Bro . Gen . N . P . Banks ! ns been the recipient of high honors afc the hands of Memphis Masons ; and when it is remembered that General Banks was at Port Hudson in 1863 , assisting to open the Mississippi River , his reception was only to bo equalled by that given to tho Virginia Knights afc Boston . Masonry is as long as from tho East to tho West , and as broad as from tho North to the South . —The Keystone .
CLUB HOCSE FiiYryo CAMS . —3 togul Quality , picked Is 3 d per pack , 34 s per dozen packs . Do . seconds Is per pack , 11 a per dozen packs . If by post lid per pack extra . Cards for Piquet , BiSzique , Ecavte , & c , Mogul Quality led per pack , 9 s per dozen packs . —London : W . AY . Morgan , 67 Barbican , B . C .