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Majesty from harm , and will , I hope , for many years , permit her to continue her peaceful and glorious reign . In proposing the health of the M . W . G . M . the Princo of Wales , Bro . Ross referred to His Royal Highness's visit to our eastern possessions , and trusted God would grant him health and strength on his journey , wisdom to consolidate an everlasting peace , and safely

restore him to his family , and the open arms of his English brethren . Speaking to the toast of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon and the rest of the Grand Officers , the W . M . said it was a matter of consolation and profound pleasure to the Fraternity that tho Order would not suffer in any way during the absence of the G . M ., while we have so able and efficient a Pro Grand Master as the Earl of

Carnarvon , whose diplomacy iu matters politic as well as Masonic is well known , and with so courteous and willing a Deputy as Lord Skelmorsdale we are bound to be successful in our Masonic progress . The toast of the Initiates was suitably replied to , after which Bro . Constable I . P . M . proposed the health of tho W . M . of the Tran . qnillity Lodge . All wore gratified with tho manner in which

Bro . Ross performed his duties , and all Avould feel assured that so long as ho filled the chair prosperity would be Avith them . Bro . Ross suitably replied , and afterwards gave " The Visitors , " which toast was responded to by Brother Lean . Tho Past Masters Avas then given and aeknoAvledged , and was followed by " The Charities , " which was ably responded toby Bro . J . Terry , Sec . of the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institution . He thanked the brethren for the interest they had always evinced in the Institution he had the honour to represent , and concluded with the hope that at the next Festival , in February , they would be as Avilling as heretofore to do all they could to promote the success of the Institution . The Treasurer , Officers , & c , were in due course complimented , and tho Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a termination .

Corailbian Lodge , No . 450 . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday , the 14 th of October , at Freemasons ' Hall , Haigh . Present—Bros . H . J . Warren W . M ., G . B . Pearce S . W ., John Combe P . M . P . P . G . D . J . W . pro . tern ., J . P . Smith P . M . P . P . G . D . Secretary , F . Harvey P . M . Treasurer , W . Quick S . D ., H . Broad J . D ., James Roberts D . C ., Polglaso and Bees Stewards , Bigglestono Spray

I . G ., J . V . Bray Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Smith , Ellis , West , F . Pool , James Pool , Harvey , Coombe , Mudge and Osborne ; several brethren wero present as visitors from the following Lodges , Mount Sinai Lodge , 121 , Penzance ; True and Faithful Lodge , 318 , Helstone ; Druid's Lodge , 589 , Redruth ; Tregenna Lodge , 1272 , St . Ives ; Boscean Lodge , 699 , Chacewater , & a . Business—To initiate , pass and raise three candidates . The whole of the degrees Avere worked in

a faultless manner by the W . M ., Avith the usual musical arrangements . Bro . Pearce S . W . and Bro . Quick S . D . gave the charges and lectures in each ' degree . Bro ; Frost P . S . W . was inominated as W . M . for the ensuing year . Between 50 and GO brethren adjourned to the dining rooms , on the premises , where a supper was provided by the Stewards . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and ably responded to ; some capital songs were sung by the members .

Prinee Frederick "William Lodge of Instruction . No . 753 . —The fifteen sections Avere worked in the above Lodge of Instruction , held at Lord ' s Cricket Ground Hotel , St . John ' s Wood , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., by Bro . F . G . Baker P . M . 753 and Preceptor , supported by Bros . Austen S . W ., Long J . W ., Healey , Secretary , L . R . Rogers J . D ., Lucas I . G ., Helsdon P . M . Among

the brethren Ave noticed P . M . 's Cotton , King jun ., Barber , Slyman , Purkiss , Vine , LaAvrence W . M . 901 , and thirty-eight others . The Lodge Avas opened in the first degree , and tho minutes read and confirmed . The Lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when , after the usual introductory address , the first lecture was Avorked in sections

by the following brethren : Bros . Amor , Dunn , King jun ., Blyth , Turner , Gordon and Burgess . The Lodge was resumed to tho second degree , when the second lecture Avas worked by the following brethren Bros . LaAvrence , Long , Bentley , Parker and Taylor . The Lodge was resumed to the third degree , Avhen the third lecture was worked b y the following brethren : Bros . Austen , Tolmie and Slyman . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bros . Hall , Ballard , Vine

Foxley , Burford , Leigh , Keil , Mason , Hurdell , Finch , Cohen , Dunn , Haslett aud Robertson were elected joining members . Bro . King jun . was unanimously elected an honorary member . After a vote of thanks had been passed to the Worshipful Master , and to which he made a graceful reply , the Lodge was closed in due form . We may here mention that wo have seldom seen such good working of the sections , for there was hardly any prompting , and each brother seemed to try and outdo the other .

Alexandra Lodge , No . 985 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday , the 18 th of October , at the Masonic Hall , Holbeach . President—Bros . J . J . Bartram W . M ., W . Redlington S . W ., Thomas W . Curtis J . W ., W . R . Mullins Secretary and Treasurer , James Hodgins S . D ., Charles Jackson J . D ., Jacob Markillio Tyler ; Visitor , Bro . Kent , Franklin Lodge , Boston , 838 . Business —Ballot for Bros . Slator aud Wilkinson as joining members , and to initiate Mr . Thos . Thorpe and Mr . W . Porter .

Tregullow Lodge , No . 1006 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , tho 19 th of October , at St . Day , Scorrier , Corn-Ayall . Present—Bros . Edmund Rogers W . M ., Theophilus Mitchell S . W ., Francis Bartle J . W ., Thomas B . Provis Secretarv , Geo .

Mitchell P . M . Treasurer , John H . Mayne S . D ., Geo . F . Gregor J . D ., Charles Tyzack D . C ., James Kinsman Steward , George S . Bray I . G ., Joseph Pryor as Tyler . The business consisted of the initiation of Mr . Joseph Letcher , St . Day , by the W . M ., who conducted the ceremony in his usual able manner , and likewise gave the lecture on tho

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tracing board . The charge was given by the J . W ., and the working tools Avere explained by the S . W . The passing of Bro . Timmins , by tho W . M ., Avho explained the working tools with his usual ability , tho charge being given by the Treasurer in a very lucid manner , for which he was thanked by the brethren .

Grey Friars' Lodge , No . 1101 . —On Wednesday , tho 13 th inst ., the anniversary festival of this Lodge took place at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Brother J . T . Freeman , tho second initiate of the Lodge , was installed in the Chair of Kiug Solomon , iu the presence of a numerous and influential assemblage of brethren . The ceremony was performed by Bro . W . W . Moxhay P . M . 414 , hon . member 1101 ,

Prov . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , in his usual happy and impressive manner . The W . M . was saluted by the members and visitors in each degree , all expressing their hearty good wishes ; after which tho appointment and investment of officers took place as follow : —Bros . J . Greenfield I . P . M ., E . Margrett S . W ., A . Welch J . W ., Rev . C . R . Honey Chaplain , J . T . Stranson Treasurer , W . P . Ivey P . M .

Secretary , W . J . Flanagan S . D .. T . J . E . Hewlett J . D ., W . W . Ridley D . C ., J . E . Danks I . G ., W . Ferguson and T . Newman Stewards , W . Hemmings Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Chas . Stephens , Hounslow P . M ., R . Bradley P . M ., Davis Organist , C . Bradley , Yetts , S . Wheeler and Moffatt , of tho Lodge of Union 414 , W , Wells W . M . 777 , A . T . Rolfe , Great City 142 G , F . P . Harbor 743 , & c , & c . The effect of

the ceremony of installation was considerably increased by the beautiful singing of Bros . Honnslow , R . Bradley and 0 . Bradloy under the direction of Bro . Davis , Organist , all of 414 . The labours of the evening being ended , tho brethren retired to refreshment , to the Upper Ship Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Bailey , to Avhich about fifty sat down . The usual loyal aud

Masonic toasts wore given and responded to ; the glee and solo sing , ing of the above named brethren , and the solo singing of Bro . James Robinson 1101 , elicited rapturous applause . The Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . C . R . Honey , proposed , in eloquent language , " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . F . Binckes , Secretary to the Boys' School , responded , congratulating the Lodge on the progress it has

already made , and urging still further energy , till the VV . M . of the Lodge has become a V . P . of each of the Masonic Charities . On the toast of " The Immediate and other Past Masters of tho Lodge , " tho W . M . agreeably dilated upon the superior working of his predecessor , and presented and invested him with a splendid P . M . ' s jewel , which Avas unanimottsly voted by the Lodge in recognition of the manner in

Avhich he discharged the duties of W . M . during the past year . The I . P . M . felicitously replied , assuring the brethren that his best exertions shonld be given to promote the Avelfare and prosperity of the Lodge . The jewel was very much admired . Upon the toast of " The Treasurer and Officers of the Grey Friars' Lodge 1101 , " the tivo Wardens replied , the Junior Warden , Bro . Welch , producing roars

of laughter by his droll remarks . The Treasurer , in responding , stated that his offico now was almost a sinecure , compared to what it was on his first taking it . The Secretary , in responding , read an analysis of the attendance during the past year , Avhich caused much amusement , his motive in doing so was to induce a better attendance for the future . On the Avhole , a more agreeable meeting has not

been remembered since the formation of the Lodge . Letters expressing regret at their inability to attend , with hearty good Avishes , Avere received from the following distinguished brethren : —Sir Daniel Gooch Bart . M . P ., R . W . Prov . G . M . Berks and Bucks , tho Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg V . W . D . Prov . G . M ., tho Rev . Sir J . W . Hayes

Bart . V . W . P . D . Prov . G . M ., R . T . Woodhouse M . D . V . W . P . D . Prov . G . M ., the R . W . John Hervey Grand Secretary of England , Robt . Wentworth Little , Secretary Girls' School , J . Terry , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , W . Bros . W . Ballard W . M . 945 , W . H . Robinson W . M . 810 , J . Banco W . M . 574 , Greville H . Palmer W . M . 771 , W . M . 1492 , & o ., & c .

St . Oswald Lodge , No . 1124 . —The regular meeting was held on 4 th October , at Wynnstay Hotel , 'Oswestry . Present—Bro . A . Walker W . M ., John Thomas S . W ., William Burton J . W ., R . Graessor S . D ., H . C . Corfield J . D ., W . F . Rogers Steward , Rev . A . L . Taylor I . G ., W . H . Spaull Secretary ; Past Masters , Bros . J . Ward , E . Wood ; Visitors , Bros . J . Blakeway , 262 , S . Hazlitt ,

1432 . Business transacted—Bro . Thomas was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months , Bro . E . Oswell Treasurer . The W . M ., in his own name , and that of the J . W ., presented Bro . Spaull with a handsome jewel , commemorative of the 28 th April 1875 . The W . M . also presented a very handsomely framed coloured likeness of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as M . W . G . M . of England , to the Lodge .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —This Lodge held its regular Aveekly meeting on Monday , the 18 th day of October , at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell , E . G . Present—Bros . Pearoy W . M ., Stock S . W ., Halford J . W ., Killick Secretary , Gorbett S . D ., Kidder J . D ., Knight I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; Past Master , Bro . Beckett Preceptor . Business—Lodge opened

in the usual manner , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . Ockonden raised to the degree of M . M . 1 st and 2 nd sections of third lecture were worked . Lodge closed down in regular order , Bro . Stock unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodged closed punctually iu perfect harmony . The fifteen sections Avill be AA-orked on Monday , 1 st November .

Devon Lodge , No . 1138 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 12 th of October , at the Masonic Hall , Devonsquare , Newton Abbott . Present—Bros . W . R . King W . M ., F . J . Pratt as S . W ., J . S . Saunders J . W ., Jno . Olver Secretary , W . Harris S . D ., E . Hiixrable J . D ., 0 . Stevens Steward , R . Crooke I . G ., John

Haywood Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . P . D . Michelmore P . G . Steward , and F . D . Bewes P . P . G . S . B . Visitors—Bros . C . J . Harland P . P . J . G . D ., D . Watson P . M ., G . Hussey aud W . J . Veitch , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 328 . Business—Minutes of last meeting confirmed . The Rev . George Towushend Warner , Avho had been previously ballotted for ,