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degrees . He had also presided at the emergency meeting , but whatever he had done had been a labour of love . He hacl installed his successor , and he hoped he had done so to the satisfaction of the brethren . With respect to the jewel presented him , he would look on ifc with pride ; it would ever remind him of his connection with

the Lodge . Bros . Casson , Relph , Snare , Ansell , Flood and Phillips responded for the Visitors , and paid just compliments to the Immediate Past Master for his working . The hospitality of tho Lodge was proverbial , and on this occasion ifc had been woll carried out , while to the W . M . infinite credit was dne for the kind and genial manner

he had presided . Bros . Snare and Ansell , who were members of West Lancashire Lodges , fully endorsed the remarks of those who had preceded them . Later on a jnsfc compliment was paid to tho Pasfc Masters for the manner they had looked after the interests of the Lodge . Bro . Walker , in response , said what he had done in fcho

pasfc he would strive to do in the future . Bro . Cofctebrune followed ; he waa the father of the Lodge , and was proud of his children . Other of the Past Masters followed , and all expressed their desire to render service for the good of the' Lodge . The toast of the Wardens , Treasurer , Secretary and Officers was then given , and the

Tyler ' s toast concluded a very agreeable and harmonious evening . A very excellent selection of music was provided by tho W . M ., under the direction of Bro . Hodges P . M . 1706 . When we say fche artists included Bros . Lawler , Hanson and Linley , we need scarcely add the

brethren were delig hted . A special feature was the charming vocalisation of Miss Meredith Elliott , who rendered in exquisite style the " Lost Chord , " for which she received an enthusiastic encore , and gave the "Better Laud . " Bros . Belsham and Curtis looked after the comforts of fche brethren and visitors . During the evening Bro . Bell sung a very excellent impromptu song .

CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1208 . A LARGE number of tbe members of this Lodge assembled at tho Royal Hotel , Dover , on Monday , the 16 th inst ., to witness the installation of Bro . Perkins as W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was very impressively performed by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Pearson 0 . Potter , who was warmly congratulated upon the ability with which he carried out the duty . The following

brethren were appointed to the several offices : —Bros . Pearson 0 . Potter I . P . M ., W . 0 . Kennett S . W ., J . Marsh J . W ., 0 . Walker Treasurer , E . W . A . Smeeth Secretary , J . J . Wright Senior Deacon , H . C . Wellard Junior Deacon , 0 . L . Adams Organist , W . W . Burketfc I . G ., Wilson Tyler . The first duty of the new Master was

the presentation of a P . M . s jewel to his predecessor , in recognition of the zeal , ability , and industry with which Bro . Potter had discharged the duties of the chair during his tenure of thafc office . The general business being concluded , Lodge was closed , and between thirty and forty of the brethren sat down to the banquet which

followed . In this department fche well-earned reputation gained by Bro . and Mrs . Oldfield was fully sustained . The various Loyal toasts , and those particularly pertaining to the Craft , were interspersed with a selection of glees , duels , songs , & c , unqualified approval being expressed at fche admirable manner in which the musical

arrangements were conducted by Bros . Igglesden and Kennett , wifch the valued assistance of Bro . Winterbon . The National Anthem brought to a conclusion another of those red letter days in the annals of this flourishing Lodge . Among the guests were the Provincial Grand

Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . V . S . Vicars , the Provincial Grand Treasurer Bros . Thorpe , James Terry Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; the W . M . 's of Lodges 184 and 1206 , Bro ? . Hearn S . W . 199 , Torrington 199 , & c .

United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , No . 30 . — On Wednesday evening , notwithstanding a number of the regular attendants at this Lodge of Instruction were engaged afc the Festival of the Benevolent Institution , there was a numerous muster at the Lugard Tavern , Peckham , when Bro . Webster ably filled fcho chair , and was supported by Bros . Eedle S . W ., Harvey J . W ., Giddens S . D .,

Wimble J . D ., Eaton I . G ., Walter Martin Preceptor , S . Lampen Treas ., C . L . To _ el y Sec , E . Pierpoint W . M . 177 , Ledger P . M . 364 , Dutton , Belchamber , Wilkinson , and many others . Lodge having been opened and fche minutes confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Belchamber personating the candidate . The lecture on the

Tracing Board was then ably rendered by Bro . Belchamber , after which the brethren answered questions leading to the second degree , and the second section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Wimble . Bros . Ashford and Cray , of Ivy Lodge 1441 , were elected members of this Lodge of Instruction , and thanks were accorded to Bro . Webster

for his able conduct in the chair . It was unanimously resolved that this Lodge of Instruction should subscribe for fche current year ' s issue of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , and a warm compliment was paid to that journal for the faithful reports of the proceedings of the United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction which had appeared in its pages .

Bro . Pierpoint , in remarking thai ; there were many worthy brethren fighting the battles of their Queen and country in the Soudan , expressed the hopo that they might have a spoedy return to their native land . Tho patriotic sentiments of Bro . Pierpoint were most enthusiasticall y responded to , and Lodge closed . On the preceding

Wednesday evening Bro . W . Dutton acted efficiently ad W . M ., with Bros . Webster as S . W ., Wimble J . W ., Belchamb-r S . D ., R , Pierpoint J . D . , S . Lampen Treas ., C . L . Tokely Sec , Wilkinson I . G ., ancl many other brethren . Lodge was opened iu duo form , and after the confirmation of the minutes , was advanced to the second decree , and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Garland personating the candidate . The working was ssich as reflected tho utmost credit on Bro . Dutton , who then vacated the chair in favour of Uro . Pierpoint , and Lo 4 ge having been advanced to the third degree the ceremony of raising waa

rehearsed , with Bro . S . Lampen as candidate . Bro . Dutton then resumed the chair as W . M . and Lodge was closed in the second and first degrees . A most ; cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Dutton for the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the

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chair , being his first timo in this Lodge of Instruction . A mosb in structive and agreeable evening was enjoyed .

Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 1275 . — Of all the Masonic "nurseries" in fche South of London , probably the Star holds tho most prominent position , not only in point of attendance ancl the valuable instruction imparted at its weekly meetings , bufc also for tho substantial support ifc gives to the Masonio Instiutions . We

are credibly informed that during the pasfc two years no leas a sum than £ 400 per annum has been sent up from tho Association iu connection with this Lodge in aid of tho Charities ; and , judging from fcho vigorous growth of tho Lodgo , which is constantly adding to its muster-roll , greater things may be expected from ifc in the future than

in the past . For some weeks , during tho regretted indisposition of its worthy Preceptor , Bro . G . Andrews , whose health we rejoice fco hear is being gradually restored , the duties have been kindly ancl efficiently undertaken by the Secretary , Brother Walter Martin S . W . 879 ; and the manner in which ho has discharged his im .

portanfc and voluntary functions has won for him the dosorverl aud hearty approbation of the brethren . There was an extraordinaril y strong muster afc tho weekly meeting last Saturday evening , at the Five Bells , New-cross , wheu upwards of fifty assembled , nnder the presidency of Bro . Finch as W . M . He was supported by Bros .

Walter Martin Preceptor pro tem , Belchamber S . W ., Gross J . W ., Eaton S . D ., Wilkinson J . D ., Needham I . G ., Tokely acting Secretary , G . Powell W . M . 1135 Organist , and others . Lodge having been opened in the threo degrees , tho ceremony of raising was impressively rehearsed by Bro . Finch , assisted by his Officers , tha workin <*

being much admired by the numerous assemblage present . Bro . Beavis W . M . 879 was candidate . On closing , several brethren were unanimously elected members of this Lodge of Instruction , and returned thanks in suitable terms , reference being specially made to the Star as an exceptionally strong and useful Lodge , more

particularly in reference to the Benevolent ; Institutions of the Craft . Bro . Belchamber was unanimously elected as W . M . for the first Saturday in March , aud allusion was made to him as a well-known and excellent Mason , whose experience ancl ability were acknowledged by this and other Lodges of Instruction he attended . Bro . Belchamber

acknowledged fche compliment thafc had been paid to him , and expressed fcho hope thafc , with tho assistance of their able Preceptor , ho might be able to perform the ceremonies fco the satisfaction of the brethren . Bro . Walter , of fche Wellington Lodge of Instmction , reminded those present that tho weekly meetings of tbat Lodge were

held on Monday evenings , at the White Swan , High-street , Deptford , ancl cordiall y invited all who could make it convenient to attend . Bro . Powell was sure tho brethren wo : ild be sorry to hear thafc Bro . Chatterton , who took so great au interest in fche Star Lodge of Instruction , was very ill , suffering from rheumatic fever . He was

convinced that any expression of sympath y from fche brethren in his affliction would be a sourco of solace ancl comfort to him . The Preceptor thought ; the case would not necessarily involve a resolution , and ho asked thoir acting Secretary fco forward a letter to Bro . Chatterton , expressing tho deep regret of tho brethren under

tne circumstances , and a hopo that ho might bo speedily restored to health . Bro . Tokely sincerely acquiesced in the request sugge 'ted to him . Bro . Martin then said he was sure fche brethren wonld rejoice to hoar that Bro . Andrews , fche esteemed Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , whoso valuable services had been temporaril y

lost to them in consequence of indisposition , was rapidly improving n health , aud they sincerely hoped he might soon be with them iagain in his accustomed place . Ho then propoied that Bro . Tokely , who had been acting as Secretary during th-3 time that ho ( Bro , Martin ) hacl temporarily filled the position of Preceptor , in the

stead of Bro . Andrews , should be elected an honorary member of this Lodgo of Instruction . Bro . Tokely 1 ad always been ready to assist in any capacity in which his servicos wero requested , ancl he hacl certainly rendered valuable aid lo the Star by filling his ( the speaker ' s ) place during the illness of their Preceptor . The

resolution having beeu carried unanimously , Bro . Tokely , in ncknowieJgiug the co'nplirnent paid to him , said he esteemed ifc a very great honour , knowing what a splendid Lodge of Instruction this was . He always tried to do his host , an 1 as loug as ho was Acting Secretary , which he hoped would not be loug , in the improved condition of

Bro . Andrews ' s health , he should do all he possi >! y could to promote ihe pio'p'T ' ty and influence of tho Lodge . Bio . Martin then intimated that the following Saturday ( this evening ) would be aa " off night , " when Bro . Beavis W . M . of the Soufchw uk Lodge 879 would rehearse tho installation ceremony . He felt sure the brethren

would como and support ; Bro . Beavis in large numbers . B / so doing they would give him , perhaps , better heart in his work , a'id derive a . i 1 . 1 „ ,. „ L ~ ! L . l „ i ~ , l _ . i ? c : .: l » . I ) . _ . considerable amount ot mutual leasure and edificationIb

p . - ;> . Boavs thonght when he told the brethren that on the occasion re fori * -d to h'i should have the honour of installing their excellent Preceptor B , o . Walter Martin into tho chair ifc would be an . additional incentive to

thorn to attend in full force . Hearty good , wishes having boon expressed , Lodge was closed iu clue form , Bro . Martin delivering the closing address in an eloquent and impressive manner . The musical portions of tho ceremony were rendered with > : re : it heartiness , the

singing of the anthems and responses being ably led by Bro . Ge' , Powell , who presided afc the organ . Excellent , arrangements were made by Bro . Bear , the proprietor of tho Five Bells , for the comfort and convenience of fcho brethren , aud a most h ' . irmonijus ancl enjoy , able evening was passed .

HOLLOWAV ' OiN-Tscras \ so Paws . —During every brciik of winlry v . " . a ' : •>[• exertions should lie made by the af'lietod to recover hen ha nofore unromittin ; cold and trying storms set in . Throat ailments , coughs , wheozir g ; , nsthtuatical viffections , shortness of breath , morning nausea , find accumulat o is of phlegm can readily be removed by rubbing this line derivative Ointment twic

a iliiy upon the chest and neck . Holloway s treatment is strongly recommended with the view ot * giving immediate e : ise . preventing prosprvfc ' ve danger , an I effecting permanent relief . These nH-im | ir , rtant ends his Ciini rri - 'ii 1 , arid Pills can accomplish , and will surely prevent insidious diseases from fa to'iing on the constitution to display themselves afterwards in those disas : i ous form , that will probably embitter life till death itself is almost prayed for .