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had afforded them to bo present on this auspicious ocoasion . Several letters of apology for non-attendanco wero road , all oxprossivo of hearty wi »!> es for tho prosperity of tho Lodge , and tho proceedings wero brought to a close in the ordinary manner . In tho evening the brethren were entertained at a sumptuous banquet , at tho Cafe Monico , in Tichbornc Street , whore covers were laid for between

thirty and forty guests . Tho W . M ., Bro . Dr . E . Passawer , of course , presided , and gave tho Loyal and Masouic toasts , which were received with all duo honours . Proposiug tho toast of tho Past and Present Grand Officers , tho W . M . said they all knew that tho D . G . M . did his work satisfactorily , and exerted himself in every way in farthering tha interests of Mark Masoury . But on this occasion thoy

had more to do with those Grand Officors who had been associated with them to-day , and they had , he was glad to say , many of them present whose names were well-known and dear to Mark Masonryhe referred to Bros . Davison , Dewar , Brighten , and Shaokloton . They were very good friends to tho Trinity Collego Lodge , and vvoro always ready to lend their services whenever required . Ho coupled with the

toast tho namo of the Assistant Grand Secretary , who had rendered such good service in the ceremonies they had just wituossod . Bro . Dewar , in response , observed that although the occasion was a tempting ono he would not inflict upon tho company a lengthy speech . He had an Officer on his left ( Bro . Davison ) who likewise held a high appointment as D . P . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey , but

he liked to fall back upon that and leave him ( the spoaker ) to respond for this toast . He apologised for the absence of Bro . Binekes , who was also his superior officer , and who regretted very deeply his inability to bo present on this occasion , to which he had looked forward with peculiar pleasure . They knew the Grand Officors were most desirous of doing their duty ; they had honours shown them by the

M . W . G . M . and thoy appreciated those honours , and wished to show they were in every respect worthy of them . So far as ho knew them , they were deserving of the honours that had been lavished upon them . There were very few Grand offices at the disposal of their Grand Master—17 in a year ont of 244 Lodges—and they could imagine how many claimants there were , and how many disappointments must

result . As this Lodge progressed—and they had every reason to believe , from its very favourable opening to-night , it wonld do sothey wonld no doubt see many Grand Officers raised amongst its members . It had been a very great treat to him to be present on this occasion , and ho sincerely wished the Lodge every snecess and prosperity . He know very well it deserved success under the W . M .

they had selected as their first Master . Bro . Passawer was evidently a most zealous Mason , an amiable man and brother , and ono who would give great 6 elat to this Lodge . He also had selected officors who must be a credit to the Lodge . In conclusion , ho said if they thought tho Grand Officers had done anything to promote its success or deserve their thank 3 , they conld send him a Steward for the

Benevolont Festival which was approaching . The W . M . then gave the health of the R . W . tho Prov . G . M . M ., the V . W . tho Deputy P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , past and present . In doing so he paid a tribute of esteem to each and all , and said they were most fortunate in possessing in their Prov . G . M . M . a man who was not only a good Mason , but an exemplary Mark Mason . They had the

best possible Prov . G . Officers , and he need only mention the name of their Bro . Davison , who was well known in tho Province and respected by every one who knew him . Again , they had Bro . Brighten , who did not mind what trouble he took for the good of the Province . Ho believed it had been alluded to in another place , some time ago , that thoy were very likely soon to possess not only Bro . Brighten but

also Sister Brighten . Still he was certain that if it wero necessary their Prov . Grand Sec . would even postpone that happy event for a month rather than neglect his duty to the Province . Happily for him and them , they did not require such a sacrifice ; and if he came to them as Bro . Brighten , or accompanied by Sister Brighten , they would always groet him with as much pleasure aa they had done

to-night . Again , they had Bro . Major Harding , who had been good enough to honour them with his presence , and as a Ma 3 on they greeted him with pleasure . He need not waste words in speaking abont Bro . Shackleton , for they all knew he was ever ready to do any work that was required of him . And last , though by no means least , was their Bro . Harrison , whom ho might designate as

the father of the Mallet and Chisel Lodge—from which most of the founders of the Trinity College Lodge sprang . The toast was received with the utmost enthusiasm , and the Deputy Prov . G . M ., in responding , said ho was delighted they had met here under the banner of the Prov . Grand Lodge . They had selected a most excellent man in their Master , and therefore he augnrod that this

would be a very prosperous Lodge . They knew that under the banner of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Middlesex and Surrey there wero moro Lodges than in any other Prov . Grand Lodge . Ho had more than once told them he thought the day was approaching when Surrey and Middlesex must be divided . Ho hoped the day might bo far distant , bat if it did arrive , it would only indicate the

prosperity of the Mark degree ; therefore , they had no reason to regret it . He was very pleased to say tho Trinity Collego Lodge would be under the banner of Middlesex , to which he certainly shonld give his adhesion if ever it came to a division . Ho regretted Col . Burdett was not with them , because it gave Mat to their proceedings when tho Prov . G . M . was present . He ( the speaker ) always felt it his

dut y to attend when the Prov . G . M . was unavoidably absent , because thero were responsibilities attendant on the position of a Deputy , who shonld be at his post at all times when the head was away . He had known several of the brethren of this Lodge for many years , and he highly appreciated their good-fellowship . He hoped he might often have the pleasure of visiting their Lodge . He cordially and

heartil y wished it every prosperity , and predicted that it would become one of tho most successful Lodges in the Province . Bro W . J . Brighten said he had now the pleasuro of proposing a toast which in his hands might fall very short , bnt in the hearts of the brethren it would not , and their kindness and good feoling would supply all his deficiencies . In presenting this toast to thoir considera-

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tion , ho might say ho looked upon their excellent W . M . as ono of tho members of the Province who had really been awakenod aud galvanised into I ' . ff * by tho existence of tho Provinoo itself . And tho Provinco had happenod to find tho right man in this , a ^ in somo other districts , and one who had done good suit and servico iu tho Mallet and Chisel Lodge . Thero was Bro . Harrison , for instance , who had

rosnscitated tho old and almost effete Lodge , and made it what it was now—a going , prosporous concern . Tho new blood infused into that Lodge was' now flowing iuto this , and it really seemed to bo liko Minerva springing from the brain of Jove , fully armed . Ho never , iu his short exporienco as Secretary of this Provinco , saw a Lodgo spring so fully into life as this Lodgo had done . Ho felt certain ho

was speaking the mind of his friend , the Deputy Prov . & . M ., when ho said the work of advancement done by tho then to-bo Officers was such as might bo copied by nineteen out of twenty of the Officers of this or auy other Province . The work was splendidly done , no repeated , this Lodge had sprung into being ready for work . Ho esteemed it an honour and a pleasuro to preside ovor that

workwhich they kindly allowed him to do—to consecrate this Lodge , and , lastly , to instal tho W . M . into tho chair , and ho said this from tho bottom of his heart . Ho wished Bro . Passawer a mo 3 t prosperous year of office , and thought under the present auspices he conld have nothing to wish for with the officers ho had about him , and with all tho ramifications of tho Trinity Collego . If ever ono dared prophecy

good-fellowship and a happy reign he would venturo to prophecy it for Brother Passawer . With the heartiest tmd most sincere wishes he called upon tho brethren to drink to tho health of their excellent Worshipful Master . Tho toast was received with loud cheering , and tho W . M ., in acknowledging tho cordial reception of the toast , said he really could scarcely find words to

express his gratitude for the kind way in which they had received the mention of his name . He likened Bro . Brighten to the " Jove " who had inspired him by his zeal for the Mark degree in this Province . If he had done anything he possibly could for the Mallet and Chisel Lodgo , he had done only his duty , and he should endeavour to do the samo to tho utmost of his ability for the Trinity College

Lodge . He had not the slightest doubt that , with the support of his Officers , in whom he had the greatest confidence , and of the other brethren who had been kind enough to be present to-day , the Trinity College Lodge would enjoy a successful year , and would fill that place in the Province which it was intended to occupy when it started . He thanked Bro . Brighten for his exertions in helping

them to obtain this Warrant . There was not the slightest delay , and they had also to thank him for the valuable assistance ho had rendored in the ceremonies to-day . In proposing the health of tho Consecrating Officers he associated with the toast the names of Bros . Brighten , Dewar , Shackleton , and Harrison . The Prov . G . Soc . in response , said he had very much enjoyed tho ceremonies thoy had

participated in , aud he assured the W . M . that the Officers had vied with each othor as to who should occupy tho prominent positions in tho work . The other Officers named also briefly acknowledged tho toast . In proposing the Newly Advanced Brethren , tho W . M . spoko of the importance of infusing now blood into Mark Masonry , and ho congratulated himself upon having obtained fivo new members at

starting . He felt certain they would prove a great benefit to this degree , as they had already dono credit to the Craft . Ho only hoped that when Bro . Brighten was resting on his lanrels ho ( the speaker ) might have the pleasure of installing some of the newly-advancod brethren as Masters of this Mark Lodge . Bros . Gabriel and Martin responded in a few happily-chosen sentences j after which tho health of the Visitors was given , and acknowledged in felicitous terms by

Bros . Cambridge P . M . Kent 15 , and Porcher , of Cheltenham 10 . Several other toasts followed , and at intervals there wa 3 somo excellent singing by Bros . Martin , Turner , Gabriel , and others , amongst the choicest morceaux being "The Gauntlet , " sung by Bro . Gabriel , and composed by Bro . Humphrey J . Stark , Mus . Bac . Oxon , the newly appointed M . O ., who , during the banquet , presided with admirable skill and taste at the pianoforte .

Macdonald Lodge of Mark Masters No . 104 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge for the election of W . M . and Treasurer was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on Friday , tho 18 th inst . The W . M . Bro . North Ritherdon , being detained on important bnsiness in the country , was unable to attend , and the chair of A . was therefore occupied by the W . Bro . Alfred Williams P . G . S . D . and

I . P . M . For similar reasons both Wardens were absent , and their / places were supplied by the V . W . Bro . James Stevens P . G . J . O . P . M . as S . W ., and Bro . R . P . Spice as J . W . The Treasurer , the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy P . G . M . O . and P . M ., wrote from his sick chamber to excuse his absence , and soveral other brethren found it necessary , as a result of the late inclement weather , to offer their apologies for in

ability to attend . The gathering was therefore far from bein ; , o numerous as is customary in this Lodge . Amongst those present , in addition to the foregoing were the W . Bro . William Worrell P . G . Organist P . M . and Sec , Bros . W . P . Collins M . O ., G . Ward Verry S . D ., W . C . Hale J . D ., W . Johnstone , Louis Hirsch , J . Humphrey , and Visitor Bro . Kidder of the Bon Accord Lodge . The minutes of tho

preceding meeting having been read , Bro . Edward Moody , the onergetic and respected Secretary of " Tho Great City" Craft Lodgo , was unanimonsly elected W . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Meggy wa 3 in like manner re-elected Treasnror , and Bro . Grant Tyler . In reference to the re-election of Bro . Grant , Bro . Verry informed tho Lodge of the serious nature of his long-continued illness , and tho great improbability of his ever being again able to give persoual attention to

the duty , at tho same time calling attention to the fact that through the kindness of hi 3 friend , Bro . Rawles , the Lodgo had never yet suffered from inefficient discharge of the office . The Audit Committee was constituted , Bros . Johnstone and Humphreys being added thereto . The brethren dined together after the closing of tho Lodge , and spent an hour or two in social converse , tho enjoyment of which was lessened only by the absence of several familiar faces , in hopes of seeing whom , however , at the ensuing Installation , the brethren separated .