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answer . Bro . Da Silva had served aa Steward to the various Charities for his mother lodge , and had during the short career ot the Barnato Lodge served the offioe of Steward for the Aged People , when , of the very few brethren whose lists reaohed three figures , be took a place , with £ 103 . Whilst he gave them the toast of *•»>»;;

W . M ., and whibthe gave it with bitter and sincere regret , that being the last occasion on which they would probably see him amongst them for the present , the step Bro . Da Silva was about to take was one they believed and prayed might redound , not only to his future credit , but was one that would make him such a position in

tht-Colony to whioh he waa going that he would return blessed with those gifts which God was said to shower on those who helped themselves . The brethren would join him in drinking the toast , and in wishing Bro . Da Silva God-speed he could only hope from what he had heard of the place to whioh their esteemed W . M . was going that

his absence wonld only be required for a short 12 months , when he would be able to return to them in the full possession of that without which , as Bro . BinckeB had remarked , health was not much good . They oould sympathise with him in that he was leaving a comfortable home , but they were not only pleased , but congratulated

him , that he had in his better half a lady who had shown British pluck in deciding to go to that distant quarter with him . They knew that in that part of the world to whioh he was going wealth waa to be found , but they also knew it waB a part where life was of the roughest kind . When they fonnd such a lady giving up all the pleasing

associations of friends and relatives , and throwing in her lot with her husband in making suoh a venture , the husband was to be envied . He ( Bro . Hogard ) oould say more to them on this subject , but that he felt the toast required no addition . But there was one other point on whioh he would touch . It was that Bro . Da Silva was very

fortunate in going out as the present W . M . of the Barnato Lodge , for , from all that he had heard of tbe colonies in South Africa , that word alone wonld be a " sesame " to him to be received with open arms ; that name had been for so many years a household word in Kimberley and Johannesburg . There had been , as they were aware ,

something said about the name of their Lodge , bnt he had said and would maintain that , in having seleoted the name whioh they held , after dne and careful consideration , they had selected the right one , and if proofs were wanted , they were to be found in the jewel presented to the Worshipful Master and which he understood

contained a stone brought from the Barnato Mine , the same plaoe whence came those presented to the founders . He would not detain them longer , but simply ask them to driuk to the health of their W . Master , wishing him God-speed and a prosperous future . Bro . Da Silva in reply said he really did not know how to express

the feelings that animated him . The kind words uttered in the Lodge , the friendly utterances of Bro . Binckes , what he might call the oration of Bro . Hogard , and the display of goodwill towards himself and his wife by every member of the Lodge , bad overpowered him . He assured them that , although he was leaving them ,

for a time , his thoughts would be with them ; although thousands of miles would part them , he should be in that colony with which their Lodge was connected . He well remembered a distinguished Grand Officer present at the consecration of the Lodge saying , in reference to it , that from what he

saw around him , and from what he heard of the marvels of South Africa and its wonderful mines , he felt he was upon that hallowed ground so graphically described by Rider Haggard . He was going to that hallowed ground—the ground of King Solomon's mines . He felt he was taking with him the bond of Masonic union , and trusted

to cement the fraternal feeling in those parts . He should mix in Masonio circles , and they in London would know the feeling existing in South Africa , that everything would tend to strengthen their Masonic creed , and bring under their banner people who were now strangers . The expressions of kindness shown

him he heartily thanked them for , and he had to thank Brother Levy for the magnificent jewel presented to him , and for the handsome addendum to the jewel in the diamond , which was the symbol of their Lodge . This would be an example to the younger brethren , and an incentive to them to gain that instruction which waa

neceBsary for success in the Order . There waa one important thing he must impress upon them . As the first W . M . of thia Lodge the charge waa placed npon him during his year of office that he would see that the Lodge was carried on with order and decorum . TJp to that time he hoped he had performed the duty to the satisfaction of

them all , but he was about to leave them , and , although they would have to rule them well-tried and proven brethren , he must ask them one and all , members of the Barnato Lodge , to try and think of his words in his absence , and say— " We will continue the work com . menced under the leadership of Bro . Da Silva , when this Lodgo wa 3

well received in Freemasonry and was carried out with order and decorum . " He asked them all to emulate that example , to continue in that path , and , above all , to be united . They had not yet had a Bhadow of dissension , but time rolled on , and they knew not what might occur . He must ask them , as Freemasons , to think of the charge at

the installation ceremony— that some muat rule and teach , while others learn to obey . There was one other and most important charge he laid upon them . It was of as much importance as the duty of being united . Unity was strength—that was their Masouic creed , bub they had also another great institution in Freemasonry , the founda .

tion stone of their whole structure , the true religion of the world—Charity . He charged them to remember that , and when they had calls made upon them which they knew to be just , they should exercise that virtue which they had professed to admire . He felb acre they would carry out these charges . The

good feeling shown towards him , the unanimous support he had received from every member , enabled him to make some slight call npon them and this would bo his excuse for the words he

had spoken . He thanked them once more . He hoped and trusted it would not be the last time he shonld have the honour of speaking in the Barnato Lodge , but wherever he wae , whether he was in Africa or in any other part of tbe world , when their days of meeting

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came round his spirit would be with thom . Bef ^ - " ^ sa j . jown fc would a-k them to drink success * - ^ Bapnf ^ Lod 0 fcher toasts followed , and e »^ reoeived aobnowled £ , at . Some capital songs wern ~ ^ dnring ^ evem - Bro WiUy bright rendering sooct service as accompauist .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Led , ' -, after lying dormant for about five years , was re-opened , at Bio , Cambden ' a , Atlantic Tavern , Brixton , 11 th March , when th » follow , ing were present : —Bros . Plummer W . M ., Cambdpn S . W .,I . UCHHJ . W , Hooper S . D ., Grammer J . D ., Paton I . G .. Eccl «> , S'affor I and FTo"i er .

The second ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Stafford candidate . B •>. Staoey worked the first section of the second lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge resumed , and the fourth section of the first lecture was worked by Bro . Paton , assisted by the brethren . The following were elected Offioers of the Lodge : — Bros . S'acey Preceptor ,

Cambden Treasurer , and Grammer Secretary . Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . On Monday , 11 th instant , thera were present : —Bros Cambden W . M ., Lucas S . W ., Hooper J . W ., Grammer ( Secretary ) S . D ., Stafford J . D ., Stacey Preceptor , Burridste I . G ; Bros . Str . bbins ,

G . T . Spencer W . M . 2120 , Webster S . W . 27 , Wallman J . W . 27 , Richmond , J . Plummer , G . T . Plnmmer , Quartly P . M ., J . Milstead , Spencer , and Eccles . After preliminaries the first section of the

third lecture was worked by Bro . Stacey , assisted by the brethren . The third ceremony was then rehearsed , Bro . Quartly P . M . acting as candidate . After routine business Lodge was olosed in perfect harmony .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 85 . —A meet . ing was held at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . G ., on the 19 th inst . As this was the Preceptor's last night in the Lodge a large muster of brethren were present . Bro . Moss Preceptor P . M . 1275 was W . M . Bros . Talbot 65 S . W ., Valentine J . W ., L . Da Costa 1349 S . D ., Fisher 192 J . D ., Sarson 192 I . G ., B . D * Co < ta 1349

D puty Preceptor ; also Bros . Haller W . M . elect 65 , Dyon 65 , Roberts 65 , Walker 65 , Cary 1625 Secretary , Martin , Kent , and many other brethren . After Lodge work was over , Bro . Dyson pro . posed that a vote of thanks shonld be recorded upon the minutes to Bio . Moss for his services as Preceptor during the past ten years .

This was seconded by Bro . Roberts , and carried unanimously . Iu returning thanks , Bro . Moss gave a short history of the Lodge during his long and successful Preoeptorship , and expressed hia sorrow at leaving the Lodge , whioh he was compelled to do , as he was going to South Afrioa . On the proposition of Bro . Haller , whioh

was seconded by Bro . Dyson , the sum of one guinea was unanimously voted to the testimonial for Bro . Moss . Bro . L . Da Costa then presented the testimonial , whioh was a Bum of close upon sixty guineas , and Bro . Moss , in a heartfelt speech , bade a touching

farewell to the brethren . Hearty good wishes were given , and the Lodge was closed and adjourned . A Masonic Benevolent Association was then formed , whioh will meet for the first time on Tuesday , the 26 th instant .

Eose Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 1622 . —Forty-five brethren sat down to the annual supper of this very flourishing Lodge of Instruction on Thursday , 14 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . E . Pag * W . M . 1622 P . M . 1475 P . Z . 1269 , and among those present were Bros . T . Grummant

P . M . Secretary , W . Cowley P . M . P . Z . Treasurer , D . Rose P . M . Pre . ceptor , C H . Stone 1641 I . G . 507 Assistant Secretary , J . Addington P . M . M . E . Z . 1275 , H . Martin S . D . 1622 , J . T . Penney W . M . 1679 , Towers W . M . 15 . The Secretary , Bro . T . Grummant P . M . P . Z ., in responding to the toast of bis health , reported an average attendance

of 28 , also an average attendance of 7 P . M . ' s . He drew special attention to the 4 th Charitable Association , which , when it closes , will bring the total contributed to the Charities to nearly £ 1000 .

Bros . " Harcourt West and Todd gave splendid recitations , and among those who added to the harmony of the evening by cap tal songs were Bros . Stone , Lowton Whitehead , Captain Thornhill , and Morgan .

The Board of Benevolence met on Wednesday , at Free * masons' Hall . Bros . Robert Grey P . G . D . President , James Brett P . G . P . Senior Vice-President , and 0 . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P . Junior Vice-President ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke

Grand Sec , Pendlebury , Dodd and Lee represented Graud Secretary ' s office . After the opening- of the Board , the Prosident stated that several letters had been received from petitioners to whom grants had been made at pre

vious meetings of the Board , among them was oue from a brother who was assisted out to New Zealand , thanking tho Board for their aid , and stating that it had been the

means of saving his life . The brethren confirmed recommendations to the M . W . G . M ., made at the February mooting , to the extent of £ a 80 . The new list contained the names of 44 candidates . Four of these causes were

dismissed , aud five were deferred . The remainder were relieved with a total of £ 1085 . This sum was composed of one recommendation to Grand Lodge of £ 100 , and eisjht

recommendations of £ 50 each ; three recommendations to the M . W . G . M . of £ 10 each , seven of £ 30 ; ten of £ 20 , five of £ 10 each , and one grant of £ 5 .

"Scottish Artists and their Studios" is tbe title of a series of papers , to be begun in the April number of Illustrations—Mr . F . G . Heath's Magazine , accompanied by engravings which will be contributed by leading Scotch artiste ,