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them , but he had for so many years carripd on those duties to theisatisfaction that it needed no comment from him , and ho hoped he for many moro years would fill that important post . Tho Chapter waa then closed in the usual form , and the Companions adjourned to the dining-hall for refreshment , where an excellent dinner was provided

by Comp . Wood . On the conclusion of the repast the customary Royal Arch grace wns given . Tho M . E Z . said the first toast that was given in all assemblies was that of the Queen , and as ho had no desire to occupy the timo of tho Companions by extolling her good qualities , he should , without further comment , give thorn tho Queen and Royal Arch Masonry ; which was responded to with a hearty " fire . " Tho

M . E . Z . next proposed the toast of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Grand Z ., and remarked that to say anything in his praise would be to gild refined sold ; therefore ho asked the Companions to join with him in rendering all homage to the toast he proposed , which request was most heartily responded to . The M . E . Z . said as he know the Companions wero desirous of getting to thoir homes as

early as was consistent with their comfort , the next toast he had to propose would be a comprehensive one ; it was the Pro Grand Z . tho Earl of Carnarvon , tho Grand H . the Earl of Lathom , and the Grand J . Lord de Tabley , which was also well responded to . Comp . Wyer I . P . Z . rose ; ho had the privilege to propose the next toast , which was the health of the M . E . Z . Comp . Thompson ,

remarking he had great pleasure in doing so , as he felt assured he would discharge the important office to which ho had been appointed to their entire satisfaction . The toast was cordially received . Comp . Thompson M . E . Z ., in reply , said he felt deeply grateful to the Companions for the exalted position in which , by their unanimous vote , he had been appointed , and could assuro them that ho would do

all in his power to perform the duties to their satisfaction , although he had been called to it much earlier than he expected , and he feared he shonld but inadequately follow the excellence of Comp . Wyer , who had preceded him ; but if they found any shortcomings on his part , he must ask them to give him their indulgence . This , however , he would say , that no effort on his part should be

wanting to give them satisfaction , and if be failed it would not be from want of inclination , but of ability . The M . E . Z . said the next toast he had to propose was that of the Past Principals of the Chapter—Comps . Wyer , Green , Seaman , Coste , and Sneed , who had all rendered good suit and service , and on this occasion wished particularly to refer to Comp . Sneed , the installing P . Z . ; in

doing so he hardly knew how to express his appreciation of the ability with which he had performed the ceremonies of installing the Principals that eveuing , for nothing could be more impressive or beautiful than the manner in which they had been gone through ; any commendation he could utter would fall far short of what it deserved . It was to him a great pleasure ; although somewhat

of an old Mason he had never been so thoroughly impressed with any ceremony he had before witnessed ; it was one of which he would always retain a lively remembrance . Comps . Coste , Wyer , Green , and Seaman briefly returned thanks for the flattering terms in which tho M . E . Z . had spoken of them , and Comp . Sneed also acknowledged the compliment that had been paid to him , at the

same time stating that at any time any services he could render were always at the command of the Chapter . At this period of the evening , Comp . John Foulger P . Z . of the Domatic Chapter entered the room , and the M . E . Z . said he would tako the liberty of interposing a toast that was not included in the programme , for he found that he was that night honoured by the presence of a very old friend ,

who was , with him , a member of the Domatic Lodge . It was an unexpected pleasure to find him present on the night of his installation into the chair of First Principal of the Royal Arch . He gave him a hearty welcome , and would ask the Comps . to join him in drinking the health of Comp . J . Fonlger P . Z . of the Domatic Chapter . The toast was most cordially received , and Comp . Fonlger

expressed the satisfaction and pleasure he felt in being present on the occasion of Comp . Thompson ' s installation , and spoke of the pleasant recollections it brought of times past , when they were both members of the Domatic Lodge . The M . E . Z . then said he bad now to propose a very important toast ; it was the health of Comps . Sharratt and Dodman , the Principals H . and J . He had no doubt that they

would well discharge their duties , and in due time attain the high position he now occupied . Comps . Sharratt and Dodman respectively returned thanks , expressing their determination to maintain the reputation of the Chapter . The next toast was the health of Comps . Green and Dawes , S . E . ancl S . N ., and in proposing it the M . E . Z . said that Comp . Green was a most worthy and painstaking

Officer , by whom he had been exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , and for whom he shonld always entertain the highest repect ; he believed Comp . Dawes as S . N . would prove a most efficient Officer . Comps . Green aud Dawes each returned thanks for the appreciation of their services ; they would always endeavour to merit the good opinion of the Companions . In giving the toast of tha Treasurer ,

the M . E . Z . said that Comp . Alfred Avery was one of his oldest friends in Freemasonry , and he deeply regretted that he was absent that evening , the more especially as ho ( Companion Thompson ) understood that it was illness kept him away , but he trusted it would only be temporary . He then proposed , as a toast , " Better health to Comp . Avery , " with the best wishes of every member of the

Chapter . The toast was heartily responded to . Comp . Coste undertook to convey to Comp . Avery the kind feelings evinced towards him by the M . E . Z . and Companions ; he was sure that he would be gratified to know that in his absence he had not been forgotten . Some other toasts were given , arid that from tho Janitor brought a pleasant evening to a close . Several songs were sung during the evening . Complete harmony and good fellowship prevailed .

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S.S. Peter And Paul's Lodge, No. 1410.

S . S . PETER AND PAUL'S LODGE , No . 1410 .

r PllE installation banquet in connection with this Lodge was held on * Tuesday evening , 11 th inst ., at the Swan Hotel , having been adjourned from Tuesday , 9 th November , owing to the banquetting room being in an unfinished state at that time . Tho room presented a very neat and excellent appearance as far as the architectural surroundings were concerned , and also exhibited the fact that a good deal of care had been displayed in the workmanship ; but the

increased size of the room and the abolition of the partition has tended somewhat to add to the discomfort of the company , as waa experienced on this occasion , when many of the members complained of the intense cold . Besides this , the removal of the partition has taken away tho ante-room , which was of considerable service , and was much appreciated . The business of the evening , which was of a

purely formal character—the installation of the W . M . Bro . A . J . Coles , and the investiture of his Officers , having taken place at the previous meeting—was held in an adjoining room . Host Canon had provided an excellent repast , which gave general satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts were given and well received . The VV . M . then gave the toast the Most Worshipful the

Grand Master ancl Pro Grand Master , and tho rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , coupled with the name of Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplain , who , in responding , said that it was thought by some that when the Prince of Wales waa appointed Grand Master of England he would simply be acting as an ornamental title-page , but such he was able to inform them was

certainly not tho case , for he always took a very great interest in Masonry , and particularly in the working part . The Provincial Grand Master . tb- > Depnty Provincial Grand Master , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers Past and Present was the next toast given , accompanied by suitable remarks from the W . M ., coupled with the name of Bro . J . Reeve , who , in replying , said he was sure that

every one who had the pleasure of knowing Sir Daniel Gooch also knew him to be a thorough gentleman and an excellent Mason . They were at the present time exceedingly fortunate in having Bro . Brown , rigg as the D . P . G . M ., because as long aa he remained in that position they would always have the work well clone . Tbe health of th « W . M ., Bro . Coales , was then proposed by Bro . T . Taylor , who spoke

very highly of his abilities as a Mason , and trusted the Officers would endeavour to follow his example . The W . M . briefly replied , and said he thanked Bro . Taylor for his very kind remarks , but thought he had said more of him than he deserved . He should endeavour to do his best to perform the duties of his office , ancl folt sure he would have the hearty co-operation of his Officers . He would thank them

heartily for their very kind wishes , and hoped they might all have a Happy New Year . The W . M . then gave the Past Masters , coupled with the name of Bro . T . Taylor I . P . M ., of whom he spoke in eulogistic terms , and was sure that no Lodge could boast of a better Past Master . Bro . Taylor suitably acknowledged the compliment , and was sure the W . M . had said more of him than he deserved , for

he had simply done his duty . They had a capital example in Bro . Brownrigg , the first Master of the Lodge , and ho thought with snch an excellent beginning those who followed ought to do their best to make the working of the Lodge a success . The next toast , the Visitors , was given by the W . M ., and was replied to by the following brethren : —Bro . Dr . Bull , who said it gave him great pleasure to be

with them on that occasion , and especially to see the excellent working of the Lodge ; Bros , tbe Rev . E . 0 . Bawson , J . Reeve , — Rogers , W . H . Robinson , R . King , E . Revill , F . D . Bull , and — Pike . The Rev . E . 0 . Rawson , in acknowledging the toast said , Worshipful Master , Senior and Junior Wardens , and Brethren , it always seems to me that those who have to respond on these occasions to the toast of

the "Visitors , are deserving of some sympathy , knowing , as we do , that Masonry has been in existence from time immemorial , and that hospitality hasinvariably been one of the characteristics of the Craft . You will form some idea of the number of times which this toast has been proposed , and how almost impossible it must be to say anything in reply which has not been often said before . Bnt so near the .

beginning of the new year as we now are , the toast of the Visitors has more than its ordinary meaning . Our ears have lately been ringing with the words , " Peace on earth and good will to men , " and I believe that we , as Masons , do not look upon the angelic song as once uttered , and then pass away , but that we all , constantly , on evenings like this , and at all other times , are anxious to carry its

precepts and injunctions into daily practice . But , brethren , I have upon me to-night another thought . I come to you from the very spot in Cheshire which has lately been made famous , both in print and picture , by the sinking of land , the falling of buildings , and the toppling of chimneys ; and while one feels that there is work there now for the operative Masons , it comes home to me with still greater

force , that we have need to carry out the principles of Freemasonry , in order to perfect the edification of our own moral rectitude . I might also mention to you , that some months ago , Bro . Brownri gg , in the course of some addresses delivered in my parish , spoke to the men at work in one of onr largest mines , which is now being closely watched , in fear of an inundation . So that it is possible , if Bro .

Brownrigg had delayed his visit until the present time he might have been swamped where he stood , and the Masons of England would have to deplore the absence of a P . G . C ; this Province of its D . P . G . M . ; and this Lodge of its energetic Secretary . It only remains for me to thank yon for the heartiness of your welcome , to express a hope that the loss you sustained by fire last year was not very great , and to congratulate yon on the rebuilding cf the walls of

your banqueting room . The Officers was next given , and suitabl y acknowledged by Bros . Cooper S . W . and Terry J . W . The Depnty Provincial Grand Master , the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , begged leave to propose a toast . He would have preferred to have spoken a few words on the subject of this toast in open Lodge , but as they had been pressed for time ho had been obliged to defer until the banquet that expression of regret which he , as the senior member of the Lod ge , felt it his duty to make for himself and for the whole Lodge at the