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mate , you only want a peacock ' s feather in your tail , to make you a b— bird of paradise !" Other matters disposed of , and disorderly Jack furnished with a warrant for the usual lodgings which wind up a poor sailor ' s spree at a foreign port , I departed for the

landing-place , which had been appointed as rendezvous . A tropical shower was soaking all the decorations , and the pennants of the kiosk where I alighted , hung dripping and spiritless . As I stood in its entrance , gazing up the avenue of trees to the city walls , came hurrying along a Spanish

orderly , evidently on some mission to somewhere . In gala uniform , without capote , the prospect of being drenched was working him up to fury . Expressive oaths in his own sonorous language , rattled in volleys as he stood up under the eaves ; and presently his emotions overcame him .

Excitedly taking out his handkerchief , and making a nest of it in his left hand , he emphatically adjured the sky , exclaiming , " Virgin Mother of God , go inside ! " and rammed an imaginary being into it , with his right ; " San Jose , a dentro ( go inside ) ! " he continued— " San Pedro , a dentro !

San Juan . ' San Antonio . ' San Domingo . ' and so through a long list of his patrons ; this over , he gave the kerchief another tight fold , and laying it squarely on the ground ,

shouted ' I jump upon you ; ' which he forthwith displayed his activity and animosity by doing . His wounded feelings now relieved , he twisted his moustache and bolted out again into the pouring rain .

The chief officials and the Corporation soon began to arrive . Prom the facade of the pavilion a covered way led to the quay , and overhung the water . From roof and sides depended streamers and escutcheons . The back entrance looked upon an avenue which entered the broad

road skirting the city wall . Between road and wall lay the parallel fosse , its banks laid out with flower beds and clumps of shrubbery . Tropical foliage and tree-tops varied the monotony of massive stonework and dusty roadway , with rich perennial green . Along the road were

variagated lines of soldiery , white faced with crimson being the predominating tint . The pennons of a troop of Lancers flanked the line of vehicles , and a crowd of brilliantly attired natives swayed in clusters round . Along the river bank , lines of decoration and emblematic devices diversified

the frontages on either shore . Arches spanned the roads , surmounted by heraldic allusions to fraternity betwixt England and Spain . Military bands were just visible among the trees by the lofty monument of Magellan , and

the old gilt state coaches were there in readiness , each with four horses , to convey the party to the house of Aviles , which had been prepared for the visitors' occupancy in the suburb of San Sebastian .

Sinuously winding through the lines of small craft in the river , came the " Polypheme , " steam-launch of the Galatea , and rounded up against the landing . stage , upon which stood the Governor alone . The Duke strode across with a hearty hand-shake , and as the guns of the fort thundered

in salute , and the bands struck up our National Anthem , all moved in order through the kiosk to the carriages . Thence , horses prancing and arms presented , a long procession wound through the suburbs , past occasional

cheering knots of Englishmen , under the triumphal arches , in a dismal drizzle , to San Sebastian . Here the Governor and other authorities took leave for the time , and left us to comparative quietude and luncheon .

Here cropped up the question of " receptions ; " the Governor had a long list of dignitaries to present , and the British residents had their address , . to the proper delivery of which every man of them considered his individual

presence to be of the first importance . This , it was found upon going into the question , would never do : to me was delegated the unpleasant and invidious duty of impressing the same upon the British community , and of selecting three only out of the number for the privilege .

The presentations were at last got through , including one of specimen school-children under the Jesuit fathers , who had laboriously mastered a speech in English for the occasion . Lucky it was , for the effect of the latter , that I had glanced over it by the Govenor ' s request , and corrected

such gifted aberrations as " delightsomeness , " or parents would have lost faith in Padre Bettran , the good Jesuit Prior . Princes are but mortal , and this one , having stood

for three hours at 88 ° in the shade , patiently bowing to the numerous Dons who filed before him , was fatigued when the British deputation reached the ante-room . The spokesman owned a comely presence which would have given full effect to studied emphasis and graceful gesture .

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To be told that the address—that matchless product . of anxious incubation—would be " taken as read " and replied to on another occasion , must have been a heavy blow . With perturbed countenances and hesitating footsteps the

deputation entered , the precious scroll was passed into a hand which passed it to somebody behind ; for one moment their leader , in the throes of inspiration , paused irresolute , but the bow of conge was not to be mistaken , and they retired—sadder , but wiser men . ( To le continued , )

Lodge Of Prudent Brethren, No. 145.

LODGE OF PRUDENT BRETHREN , No . 145 .

CENTENARY FESTIVAL AND INSTALLATION BANQUET .

THESE interesting events were celebrated on Tuesday , at Free » masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , and passed off in a manner that must have given the greatest satisfaction to all who had an opportunity of being present . Credit is duo to Bro . John Boyd , Past Grand Pursuivant , P . M . and Treasurer , for the proud position the Lodge occupies . In order that time might be given for the day ' s

proceedings , a Lodge of Emergency had been held the previous week . The brethren met in the Zetland room , and ample accommodation was provided for the numerous assemblage . . The Worshipful Master , Bro . G . Purkeas , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . E . H . Thiellay ( A . G . P . Middlesex ) S . W ., G . S . States P . G . S . Secretary , and P . M . 's Bros . T . Bull , Moore , Ac . Amongst those present as

Visitors we noticed Colonel Burdett , Colonel Creaton , J . Nunn , John Hervey , Capt . Phillips , T . Cubitt , C . A . Cottebrune , Bev . P Holden , H . Norman , J . Constable , G . Kenning , R . W . Little , F . Binckes , Jas . Terry , H . G . Buss , Swallow , D . H . Jacobs , Barnes , Amor , H . Massey , Cox , H . Dickotts , Thomas , Dwarber , Smith , J . Boyd jun ., Lane , C . Moody , F . Walters , Pendlebury , Col . Peters , Major

Clarke , F . Godfrey , W . S . Nicholls , Dr . Todd , Wills , A . Swanborongh and H . M . Levy . After the preliminaries had been gone through , Bro . John Boyd took the chair , and Bro . E . H . Thiellay was presented by Bro . T . Bull . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Boyd in a most perfect manner , and the P . M . ' s and W . M . ' s present , numbering 47 , expressed their gratification at the ability displayed .

Bro . Thiellay appointed the following as his officers : —Bros . G . Purkess I . P . M ., Moult S . W ., Hazlett J . W ., John Boyd Treasurer , G . S . States Secretary , Manby Assistant Secretary , Hughes S . D ., Leggott J . D ,, Lewis I . G ., Ester D . C ., Wilkinson A . D . C ., Torry W . S ., and Grant Tyler . Tho Lodge was then called off , and the brethren sat down to a very sumptuous and recherche" banquet , where the winos and viands

provided by Bro . Francatolli wore of the choicest description . The tickets and the menus were of a chaste and elegant design , and every brother was provided with a " button-hole , " furnished by Bro . John Wills , F . R . H . S ., while on the table two scent fountains were playing . These were provided by tho W . M . and supplied by Bro . Def ries . The Bev . Bro . Holden said grace . Bro . Thiellay , in brief but appropriate

terms , proposed "The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " and coupled with it " Prosperity to the Craft . " The National Anthem was then sung . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . tho Prince of Wales , " who he hoped would be spared to preside over them for many years , even after attaining the proud position of King of this great country . He hoped he would return to his

native land in health . ( Loud cheers . ) The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Pro Grand Master , tho Deputy Grand Master , and the Past and Present Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England . Ho was proud to see Bro . Col . Burdett , Provincial Grand Master , Middlesex , present on this occasion , where he had also been honoured by so many distinguished visitors , members of the

Grand Lodge of England . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Carter then sang " Sweet Madeline , " and was loudly encored . Bro . Col . Burdett , amidst loud applause , mado a very excellent speech , in tho course of which he spoke of the duties of the M . W . the Earl of Carnarvon and the R . W . the Earl of Skelmersdale , and dilated on the qualifications of those noble brethren . He trusted H . R . H . the Prince of Wales would long

live to reign over them , and should he cease to preside over their assemblies , he was sure he would not forgot tho Masonic body . ( Cheers . ) The brethren referred to in the toast were heart and soul connected with the Order , and he had much pleasure in representing many past and present Grand Officers , who had and would discharge their duties satisfactorily . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Hyde Pullen

P . G . S . then , in very eloquent terms , proposed the Prosperity of tho Lodge . He gave a very interesting account of its history and pro . gress . He said it was one of the old Athol Lodges . The warrant was granted , but it had no name until 1813 . The brethren met , and the first Lodge was held in Covent Garden . It then met at Bethnal-green , and afterwards at Beigrave-square , then at

Freemasons' Hall , and somewhere else for a short time , and now they return in prosperity to the Hall . They worked their way steadilythere was no cessation from their duties , and when a brother was in difficulties their feet never halted until his necessities were relieved . He then asked them to drink , with one accord , Prosperity to the Prudent Brethren Lodge . Miss Matilda Scott sang " Within a

mile of Edinboro Town . " Bro . Col . Burdett then proposed the toast of the W . M . He said the one chosen to occupy the chair had been initiated in the Lodge , and had filled every office with credit . All knew his capabilities , and every brother in the Lodge respected him . He felt it the highest privilege to propose the toast of the W . M . ( Loud cheers . ) The W . M . said it was his crowning aspiration to be in the chair of his Mother Lodge , and if he had shortcomings ,