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erected at his own expense , as an accommodation for the brethren , and was heartily thanked . The anciont jug of Leeds ware , formerly the property of tho Alfred Lodge , at Wethcrby , and which had beeu pnrchased from Bro . llamsden Itiley , on behalf of the Lodge , by Bro : T . B . Whytehead , was exhibited , and tho brethren oxprossod much

pleasure at this addition , to their already valuable museum of Masonic relics . Bro . Whytehead proposed as a joining member Bro . W . Harry Vane Milbank , of the Lennox Lodge , No . 123 . Aftor the close of the Lodge , the members met in the smoke room , and enjoyed a social evening , enlivened by songs and speeches . Bros . W . Mennell , W . B .

Dyson , T . B . Whytehead , and others contributed to the harmony of tho meeting , Bro . Child giving the accompaniment on tho piano . A new warming apparatus has just been placed in the Lodge room , and also in the Tyler ' s room , thus adding materially to the comfort of tho brethren .

NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 . THE regular meeting of this prosperous Lodge waa held at the Ship Hotol , Greenwich , on the 3 rd inst ., when thore wero present : Bros . W . M . Bertini W . M ., Rev . James W . Sturdee I . P . M ., Carlo Grassi S . W ., F . W . Cash J . W ., G . H . Thiellay P . M . Treasurer ,

Ernest Smith P . M . Secretary , J . D . Graham S . D ., H . Wild J . D ., C . N . M . North A . D . C ., J . H . Meyer I . G ., E . Fry Steward , J . W .

Grammant P . M ., Hiram Henton P . M ., J . W . Rowe Tyler , W . J . Pegram , C Gnffanti , H . W . Markham , W . Avenell , John Faulkner , Robt . Bovrett , Thomaa Motham , Cecil Howard , R . L ' ratti , H . Woodham , E . Ronard , Geo . F . Mousted , H . Waters . Visitors : Bros . G . Reynolds S . D . 1614 , G . Butler 232 , F . Ridge 749 , W . Richards W . M . * 1853

R . Mackway Organist 1987 , J . Finch 217 1658 , R . Carter , W . Douglass J . D . 1475 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots were taken for the following candidates for initiation : —Mr . Louis Echenard , Mr . R . Garcia , and Mr . Baldasaro Mellor ; tbey were unanimous . Mr . Louis

Echenard was the only candidate present . Lodge opened in the second degree , and Bros . Cecil Howard , Ruggiero Pratti , and Cirio Gnffanti answered tho nsual questions leading to the third degree ; the Lodge was again advanced , ancl the three brethren were raised to the degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the first degree , and was

called off . The brethren having again been summoned to labour , Mr . Louis Echenard was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The Worshipful Master performed his duties in a very clever manner , especially the initiation ceremony ; Bro . R . Mackway acted as Organist . Bro . 0 . Grassi S . W . was unanimously elected Worshipful

Master for the ensuing year , Bros . J . W . Thiellay P . M . Treasurer , and Bro . S . W . Rowe Tyler . Bros . Goo . F . Miniter , W . Markham , and W . Alvenell wero appointed Auditor . . The bye-laws were read . The Immediate Past Master the Rev . J . W . A . Sturdee propose ! that a Past Master's jswel bo presented to the Worshipful Master Bro . G . V .

Bertiui , for his careful working and tho excellent urinrcr in which ho had carried oat tho duties of Iho chair daring his year of ollice . This was carried nnanimously . Tho Worshipful Muster having received the hoaifcy good wishes oftho visitors , thu Tridge was cloyed , and tho brethren adjourned to tho banqueting room , i'of refreshment

after labour . After tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts had been dnly honoured , the Immediate Past Master ( tho Rev . J . W . A . Sturdee ) took the gavel , to propose the health of tho Worshipful Master , aud , in doing so , said ho know tho brethren would drink tho toast with enthusiasm . On tho last occasion he ( tho LI' . SI . ) said that Bro .

Bavtivu ' s working was gocd , but this time ho was even move gratified with tho maimer in which tho Worshipful Musfcvr had performed his duties that evening . Considering tho many calls the W . M . had on hia time , his perseverance was wonderful . He ( Bro . Sturdee ) had visited ninny Lodge ? , bnt had never seen the

ceremony of initiation more pcrfcciW done than ii had been performed that evening . IIo felt sure that it had made a great impression on the initiate . At their next meeting their Worahipful Master would address them as their Immediate Past Master . In conclusion ho would say to all present—Onward , work hard , and make the

New Cross Lodge second ti none . Ho would now call on them to drink tho W . M's health , wishing him success . Tho Worahipful Master said it caused him some embarrassment to reply . Time after time hia health had bsen proposed , nnd always with many compliments . During his year of office many emergencies hid occurred which had

prevented him devoting tho time that was necessary for his dnties to tho Craft . This he felt to bo a misfortune , bufc he hoped to bring himself nearer perfection in the future . lie thanked them all most heartily for their good wishes , and assure : ! them of his continued interest iu tho Lodge . He then yvaposcd , the health of tho

Worshipful Master elect ( Bro . Carlo Grassi ) ; this was a most pleasant dnty , as he was the first candidate ho ( tho Worshipful Master ) had brought into the Lodge for initiation . As a Mason Bro . Grassi was diligent , and tho brethren had made a wise choice in electing him for their future Master . IIo was a most genial friend , very

popular amongst them , a . d assuredly would make a good Master . The W . M . elect thanked the brethren sincerely , and assured them ho wonld do all in his power for tho welfare of tho Lodge . Iu speaking of tho Initiate , the Worshipful Master said that the New Cross Lxlge folt very happy in receiving him , aud hoped he would

become a sinning light amongst them . He advised him to adhere strictly to the principles of Masonry , as in doing so ho could never go wrou . -. Bro . Echenard in reply thanked them all most sincerely for the hearty manner in which his health" had been proposed and responded fen . Ho would endeavour to remember the words of the

Worshipful Master , and do all in his power to become a good and useful Brother , and a credit to tho Craft . Tho Worshipful Master iu proposing tho health of tho Visitors , said ifc was a grand toast ; tho New Gross Lodge was always proud to receive , aud make

their Visitors welcome . They had a goodly number thafc evening , amongst them many thafc he knew , and had been pleased to meet afc tho Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , where ho ( the Worshi pfnl Master ) had received many excellent lessons , He waa especially

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delighted to see Bro . Calvert , a gool Brother , and well known to thorn all . He would call upon Bros . Finch , G . Reynolds ( Secretary to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instrnction ) , T . Ridge , and F . Calvert to reply . Bro . J . Finoh thanked the Worshipful Master for coupling his name with the other respondents . He felt sure thafc the Visitors

had all enjoyed the evening both at tho Banquet and in the Lodge , where the W . M . had performed his work in so praiseworthy a manner . Bro . G . Reynolds felt greatly complimented in being asked to reply . He hoped all had spent a profitable ancl pleasant ovenng . The W . M . in alluding to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction had

said much to encourage him as Secretary ; ho could assure him thafc ho wonld still continue to give it his best attention ; he trusted it would continue to increase ita number of members , and do good work . Tho W . M . had assisted in miking this Lodge of Instrnction popular , by kind and courteous attention to the brethren who

attended . He was also willing to assist in the working iu any possible way . Bros . Ridge and Calvert also replied . In replying for the Past Masters Bro . tho Rov . J . W . A . Stnrdeo said it was most gratifying to them to hear the W . M . so praised . It was their duty to assist the W . M . for tho timo being , in every possible way , and he

could assure tho W . M . elect he would always receive tho same help . After some of the other P . M . 's had spoken , the W . M . proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , to which tinst . Bnw , Thiellay and Smith replied . After tho Officers had received their

meed of praise , the Tyler's toast was given , and thi * bronclv > lienjoyable evening to a close . The W . M ., Bros . C . Grassi , R . Mackway , C . Howard , W . Douglas ( recitation ) , W . J . Pegram and others contributed to the enjoyment of the company .

POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 . rPHE ordinary regular meeting of this Lodgo was held at the Free * X masons' Tavern , Groat Queen-street , on Thursday , tho 9 th i' -sfc ., under the presidency of Bro . Oliver Bryant W . M . Work commenced shortly after 5 . 30 p . m . The minutes having been road and confirmed , advancement was made to the third degree , and Bro . Joyce waa raised . On resuming to the degree , after ballot had been

takenit proved unanimous—three candidates , Mr . Abrahams , Rev . A . W . Oxford , and Mr . Whitcomb , were duly admitted to the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were very carefully rendered by the W . M . Other business having been completedLodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to tho

, banquet room . When the wants of tho inner man had been attended to , and the cloth removed , tho usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to ; then Bro . Biding I . P . M . took tho gavel and proposed tho hea'th of tho W . M . ; he briefly alluded to tho excellent manner in which tho ceremonial had b en p-rornnl , nn 1 cotic ' u 1 d

by wishing Bro . Bryant a happy an I prosperous y- > v of o ! Ii . ; .-. 11 ( 1 W . M ., in response , thanked tha lire- hreu for ih'T kin I wi des ; bo found his position not so ( blticu't a one as he ha 1 anticipated , and th s won ' t ! continue so lung as ho was so well supp r * ed ns ho Inid been , lie would <' o his lies ' - , and hoped l . o wonld be in wi II appreciated m

had beeu his predecessor .- ' . He trusted he might vacate his chair with their good wishes and sympathy . The W . M . next propose 1 the health of fcho Initiates , saying they did not often have three such candidates , representing as they did law , divinity and mathematics ; ho hoped each would become an honour to the Lodge . Tho toast

having been duly responded to , the health of the P . M . ' s—Drs . Jackson and Jagielski , also Bros . Nowakowski ( Treasurer ) and Lancaster ( Secretary ) was proposed and duly honoured . The Officers presiding during tha evening were nosfc complimented . The Tyler ' s toasb closed the proceedings . The following Visitors were present : —Bros .

Ilocklin P . M . 1261 , Pritchard W . M . 1415 , Saegert P . M . 548 , Uompstcd 180 , Pangburne 1288 , Ardingl 287 .

WILLIAM OP WYKEHAM LODGE , Xo . 1833 . np HE installation of the Worshipfnl Master elect ( Bro . G . Ward ) -L took place on tho lkh inst ., a' d was honoured with a largo attendance ) of Prov . Grand Officers aul visitors , amongst these being tho 11 . W . the Prov . Grand Master Bro . W . W . Beach , M . P ., tbe Deputy Prov . Graud . ' ' aster Br > . Le Fevre , Bros . Lancaster Prov . G . Reg ., Goble Prov . G . Secretary Loader and Brickwood Prov . G . Deacons ,

Jackson and Burdett Prov . G . Pursuivants , Kimber Prov . G . Stand . Bearer , Power Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies , Pigeon Prov . G . Org ., Giltnour Prov . G . Steward , W . H . Jacob Past Prov . G . Steward , and Mason P . G . Deacon Middlesex . The latter came down to advocate oho cause of tho Benevolent Fund for Aged and Decayed Masons and

U . oir Widows , and thafc of the Stewardship of Bro . W . H . Jacobs , who will represent the Lodgo at the Festival , to bo presided over by tin I ' rov . G . Master Bro . Beach . The installation ceremony was uei formed by Bro . Pottle , tho Installing Past Master , and the Officers

. vera invested , as under : —Bros . H . Pottle I . P . M ., W . H . Jacob P . M . 3 . W ., J . Greig J . W ., F . U . King P . M . Treasurer , J . Harrison Secre-Suy , Billiugei" S . D ., Frampton J . D ., Crease I . G ., Campbell and Davis Uirs . of Cors ., Snook ancl Wylio Stewards , Chalkloy Organist , Sims Tyler . The banquet was capitally served by Bro . Clowser .

iror . toww ' s OrsTiiEjfT AXD Pii . ts . — During every break of wintry -v at *! r . •vi-it'oiirj should bo made by the nlUictcd to recover health before unrc ir , i g a > I , i and try ing storms set in . Throat ailments , coughs , wheezings , ar . hi ' ii-T . ieal nlVectt ' jus , shortness ot * breath , morning nausea , ancl aceuniulat ^ oi oiil- ' -ni can readily bo removed by rubbing this fine derivative Ointment w , o

- ,. ' \;\ y upon viUusfc aud neck . Holioway ' s treatment is strongly recotnm •ua d vitii" the view of giving immediate ease , preventing possible clanger MI a !; b : ting permanent relief . These all-important ends his Ointment and 'i U ; it i . eeompush , and will surely prevent insidious diseases from fnstcnin ; on ! e constitution , to display themselves afterwards in those disastrous fo / ius hut v , ill probably embitter life till death itself is almost prayed for .