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they felfc in occupying their respective positions in the Lodge . The W . M . then gave the toast of tho Treasurer and the Secretary , and remarked that whenever their Treasurer , Bro . Foulsham , was absent , tbeir meetings appeared as though a something were wanting , and a keen feeling of unnatural vacancy existed . He hoped that Brother

Foulsham , who was one of the founders and prime movers in the Lodge , would live many years yet to be present with them , and give them the advantage of thafc extensive and long experience in Freemasonry which he possessed . As regards the Secretary , he was sure Bro . Horsnail wonld look after the interest and financial transactions

of the Lodge , and he was certain thafc Bro . Foulsham would take necessary care of the funds of their Lodge . Bro . Fonlsham , in acknowledging the toast , stated that he felt proud in meeting tbe brethren , and was delighted to see so many present who had been initiated by him . He referred to the W . M ., tho I . P . M ., and others

who had passed the Master ' s chair as worthy examples to imitate . He then reviewed the benefits which the principles of Freemasonry inculcated , and what vast good to human nature had resulted . He hoped that Freemasonry would continue to progress , and be the fertilizer of true Christianity . Bro . Horsnail , the Secretary , observed

thafc the duties which their W . M . had appointed him to discharge should , to the best of his ability and attention , continue to be carried out . He had but one aim in view—that of meriting the Lodge's approval . He looked upon them more as a pleasure than an obligation , and he trusted that he should bo able worthily to follow iu the

footsteps of the W . M . and of their revered Treasurer ; those brothers were his sponsors in Freemasonry . Bros . Ridpath , Kilvington , Griffin , Sherry and Buckley gave some excellent songs ; Bro . Bolton

a recitation , which met with particular favour . Expressions of approval and thanks were bestowed on Bro . Kilvington for his attention to the musical arrangements . The evening throughout was one of universal accord .

THE RICHMOND LODGE , No . 2032 . TPHERE was a goodly muster of membors and visitors afc the last regular meeting of this Lodge , held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., afc the Station Hotel , Richmond , under tha presidency of the W . M . Bro . John P . Honghton . Although only a young Lodgo , its members seem to be imbued with a considerable amount of Masonic vigour , and work together in the most united and harmonious

manner . The Lodge possesses all the elements of strength which must lead to continued prosperity . The W . M . was supported by BroP . W . R . Phillips I . P . M ., E . Dare S . W ., II . Sapsworth J . W ., W . F . Reynolds Treasurer , ft . C . Rowland Secretary , J . M . Marjason S . D ., A . Crew J . D ., R . II . Messum D . C , A . Aidin I . G ., T . Covell Steward

J . Aldredgo Asst . Steward ; Bro . B . E . Blasby ( the first Master ) and Bro . C . I . Digby P . M . Atnonssfc tho Visitors wero Bros . J . Nelson P . M . 1294 . W . G . Johnson 985 , C . Coombs W . M . 710 , W . A . Cooper 250 ( I . C . ) , J . E . Shnnd P . M . 1563 , N . Conrlander J . D . 975 ,

F . J . Ruddle 1768 , A . A . Richards Grand Stewards Lodgo P . I ' . J . W . Middlesex , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , W . Hilton P . M . 780 , Ernest Smith 1768 , H . C . Lansdown 1541 . After the usual foimalities , Lodge wns advanced to tho third degree , and Bro . G . R . Wheeler was raised , the ceremony being performed in admirable stylo by tho W . M .,

assisted by his Ollicers . Resnming in the first , the ballot was opened for Mr . Ernest lTnbeit Wilson , who had been nominated b y the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Crew . Tho voting wns unanimously in fnvonr , and Mr . Wilson was dnly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft : This rite also was thoroughly well carried

out . Dnring tho evening a charity box was presented to the Lodge by Bro . W . F . Beynolds Treasurer , with the request that the claims of Charity should not be forgotten . Such is not likely to he the caso amongst the members of this Lodge ; in fact their principles were practically put to the test en the first evening of tho use of the box ,

inasmuch os the case of a du tressed brother who , from unforeseen circumstances , had become involved in difficulties , was referred to , and tho sum of fivo guineas was voted from the Lodge funds to assist him . Later in the evening the brethren had a " whip ronnd , " and altogether a snm nearly reaching £ 20 was contributed , including ilio

donation mentioned above . Afc the banquet which followed . the rnstomary Loyal and Masouic toasts wero duly honoured , the Worshipful Master referring with grntifienfc ' ou to the fact that the Richmond Lodge was represented afc the Jubilee Meeting at tho Albert Hall by no fewer than thirteen of its

membors . Brother U . R . Phillips I . P . M ., in proposing the health of tho Worshipful Master , spoko in modest bat forcible terms to tho ability dit-plsiyod by Bro . Houghton in the performance of bin duties . Their excellent W . M . had striven to perfect hiuifclf in the ritnal , and had RO far succeeded as to givo the utmost satisfaction to tho

brethren gem-tally . The Worshipful Master thanked tho brethren for tho cordiality of th ir reception of the ( cast . Ho had looked forward with pleasure to tho day when he might fake his position as Mnster it * tbo Loci ire . and his anticipations had been more than renUn'i \ . lie trnsted that everything mig ht ; go on smoothly dririii "

the reniaindir of his year of oilier , and that tho prestige of the Lotk'i ! miyr . fc bo amply sustained . Iu extending a hearty welcome to the Visitors , the W . M . paid without them a Lodge might be conw'derud n . s lacking ono of the great adjuncts of a well-spread table . He was exert dingly pleased to see so many Visitors present , and

hoped their comfort and enjoyment had been well looked after by the Brethren . Bro . Coombs briefly replied , expressing the gratification he had derived from witnessing tbo work done in tho Lodge-room nnd the abundant hospitality that had been provided after labour . Pro . Iliehuitls est reused himself iu similar tor ™

He was present sit i ho consecration of tho Lodge , threo years ngo , nnd was exceedingl y gratified to soo ' how ifc had develop d both iu utrvv . utb and prosperity . A Lodge , if ils members woiked toretl . er , tunst , prosper . ; md wherever a Lodge wns well worked snccHHn was bonnd fco follow . Bro . Hilton was not present dunt . g the first stn < : v of the oveninrr ' s work , brtl he had been

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present in tho Lodge on many previous occasions , and could testif y thafc tho business was always conducted in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner . Ifc was most gratifying to see the esprit de corps that existed amongst tho members , and so long as that was the case success was certaiu . Tho Worshipful Master , in proposing the

Initiate , said that as members dropped out , in the natural sequence of events , an infusion of new blood was necessary . They had in Bro . Wilson a gentleman who came to them well recommeuded , aud he felt quite sure that Brother would prove himself an excellent Mason . Bro . Wilson , after thanking tho brethren for their kindness

m receiving him into their rauks , said he had been deepl y impressed with the ceremony ho had witnessed , and trnsted thafc eventually he might rise to the eminent position now filled by the worthy brother who proposed the toast . Tho next toast was that of the Masonic Press , with which was associated the name of Bro . W . W .

Morgan . Bro . Morgan , in tho course of his response , referred to it as a gratifying fact thafc so yonng a Lodge shonld havo sent as many as thirteen representatives to the Jubilee celebration at tho Albert Hall . That practically did a vast amount of good , inasmuch as each of tho Masonio Charities had

benefited to the tmio of £ 2 , 000 as tho outcome of that magnificent gathering . Ho knew of only one other Lodgo that had exceeded the Richmond in the number of its representatives who attouded on thafc occasion , namely , the St . . Michael ' s , of which he had the honour of being a Past Master , and which was represented by seventeen of its

members . Had a few more Lodges been so well to tbe fore , the result would have been even more satisfactory than it was , so far as the pecuniary benefit to the Charities was concerned . One or two other complimentary toasts followed , and tho proceedings of a most agreeable evening were enlivened with some excellent vocal and instrumental music .

Beacontree Lodge of Instruction , No . 1228 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , 14 th instant , for tho first time in now quarters , the Greeu Man , Leytonstone , under the Preceptorship of Bro . B . Stewart P . M . 1278 . A full attendance

of members was present , and among cho Visitors were Bros . Wardell P . M . 95 , J . West P . M . 933 , B . Rawo P . M . 781 , and others . It is hoped that the accommodation and convenience of tho new quarters will bo an inducement for the brethren in the neighbourhood to suppott this Lodge of Instruction .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — The first nice ting for tho winter season was held at Masons ' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Coleman-street , E . C , on Tuesday , the 0 th inst ., at 6 ' 30 p . m ., when there wore present Bros . Joslin W . M ., W . Baber P . M . as S . W ., D . Hills J . W ., J . L . Barrett S . D ., Ei . senmanu J . D ., A . Jardine

I . G ., James yteveus P . M . P . Z . Preceptor , J . K . Kitfc Asst . Preceptor , W . Ball Hon . Sec , F . J . Smith , H . Whitehouse , A . H . Gomme , Lazarus , aud others . Tho arrangements made by the Committee on tho 22 ud ult . were submitted for approval , and unanimously assonted to . Bro . A . Jardine worked the first section of the lecture , and the

ceremony of initiation was thon ably rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . W . Baber P . M . of tho Mother Lodge was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed at 8 30 , and the first meeting of the second Masonic Benevolent Association in connection with this Lodge of

Instruction was then held , Bro . J . L . Barrett presiding . Several brethren were admitted members , and a fair start was given to this meritorious undertaking , the proceedings of the evening terminating at the prescribed hour of ten , wheu the brethren separated in harmony .

Eoyal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —On Monday , 17 th instant , at tho Railway Hotel , Putuey . Bros . Bond ( Treasurer ) W . M ., P . M . Featherstone S . W ., P . M . Radford , f . \ V „ Grundy Secretary , Harliug S . D ., Bugler J . D ., P . M . Collick D . C , P . M . Carter I . G ., P . M . ' s Bros . Webb aud Spooner .

After preliminaries , the members formed themselves into a Committee of ways and means , to settle tho affairs of the Lodge , Bro . Collick in tho chair . After somo discussion , it was decided to call for a subscription from tho brethren . Bio . Webb beaded tho list with a donation of £ 1 . After settling outstanding accounts , a small

balance was handed over fco the Treasurer towards next years ' accouut . A hearty vote of thauks to Bro . Webb for his generosity was carried with acclamation . Brother Featherstone was elected W . M . for next week , and after hearty good wishes , Lodge was clo 3 od in accordance with ancienfc custom .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , TTo . 1893 . —On Monday , 17 tu instant , at tho Cock Tavorn , Highbury . Bros . Stretch W . M ., Casely S . W ., Garrud J . W ., Collingridgo Secretary , Sfcockhall S . D ., Hazel J . D ., Spalding I . G ., Trewinuard Preceptor . After preliminaries , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hammond

candidate . Bro . Stretch vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Stockall , who invested the various Officers . Bro . Beaumont , as candidate for passing , answered tho questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in tho second degroo , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Beaumont acting as candidate . Bro . Caseley was elected W . M . for Monday next .

Hor . LowAY s PIT . T . S . —Any dyspctie sufferer , aware of the purifying , rcsulatincr , and gctu . ly aperient powers of these Pills , should permit no ono to cloud his judgment or to wnrphis course . "With a box of Holloway's Pills , ami attention to its accompanying "Directions , " he may led thoroughly satisfied that he can safely and cii ' ectuaily i-cieaso Jiimss . lt' fromhas miseries without impairing his

appetite or weakening his digestion , 'fins most excellent medicine acts as n nervine and bodily tonic , by aiding nutrition , andljanisliosa tlious . intlannoy inK forms of nervous complaints . An occasional resort to Holloway ' s remedy will prove highly salutary to al ! persons , whether well or ill , whoso digestion is slow or imperfect , a coiuUfaou usually evidenced by weariness , languor , lisUcs-ucas , and despondency .