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would never neglect its claims . The W . M . next proposed the health of tho Installing Master , and took the opportunity of returning him his personal thanks for his services . Bro . Musto said he was proud at tho manner in which his health had been proposed by the W . M . Since be left tho Lodge , now some years since , he had not entered it until that evening . He attended to-night on the

invite of the W . M . to perfrrm tho installation ceremony , he felt proud at all times to do anything for the prosperity of the Lodge , and thanked tho brethren cordially for the compliment paid him . The Visitors' toast was responded to by Bro . Barnes P . M ., who observed that he would like to give way to any other visitor who would respond for all , but as no other visitor did respond , Bro . Barnes was fain to

return thanks , which he did by making a very effective speech , in tho course of which he observed that among the many Lodges to which a Mason goes , a brother is apt to say something in praise of another brother who may bo nndeserving , and so cause a feeling to arise in the Lodgo which might tend to disturb its harmony , bnt in the present case he could safely assert that , from tho first to tho last

sound of the gavel , tho W . M . gave ample proof of his efficiency ; ho was moreover ably assisted by a competent staff of Officers . With respect to tho installation , it had been done in the presence of those who had gone through the same before ; and it was done iu a maimer that gave satisfaction to all the brethren . Bro . Turquand P . M . said that , living at a distance , he had made an effort ; he came

at the request of the W . M ., who , he was quite sure , would be a credit to the Upton Lodge ; he was pleased that he had obtained this high position , and felt snro that the proficiency tho W . M . showed was due to his constant attendance at tho Lodge of Instruction . Ho would recommend all brethren who wero in office , and desired to go up , to attend Lodges of Instruction and fit themselves for any office they

might suddenly be called npon to fill in their Mother Lodges . The Treasurer , Secretary , and retiring Secretary , were next toasted in flattering terms by the W . M ., who said that without such Officers as the Upton Lodge had , he scarcely knew what would become of it ? Each had performed his respective duties faithfully and well ; he warmly eulogised tho indefatigable exertions of Bro . Vinicombe the retiring Secretary , who had materially contributed , during his two

years of office , to place tho Loclgo ou a firm footing . The several brethren returned thanks iu graceful terms . Tho Officers' toast was next on tho list , and it was duly acknowledged by each . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very enjoyable evening to an end . The following brethren contributed to the evening ' s amusement by some excellent singing , being accompanied by Bro . Organist ( whose name wo do not remember ) on the piano : —Bros . Lund , Serjeant , W . J . Smith , D . Moss , Elliugford , Patrick ; Bro . Wilson P . M . gave a recitation .

A few members of tho Vitruvian Lodge , one of the oldest on tlie south side of the Thames , assembled at the Old White Hart Tavern , College Street , Belvedere Road , Lambeth , on Saturday last , to witness the p lacing a , memorial stone on tlie new establishment now in course of

erection in the Belvedere Road . This building , when completed , will be a great boon to the fraternit y in tlie South of London , there being so few places where the requisite accommodation can be obtained . This establishment , however , will suppl y all that is needed . There will

be a room appropriated to . Masonic purposes - ) ' 2 feet b y 19 feet , 10 feet hi gh . A convenient uute room , and a diningroom 3-1- feet b y 2 C feet , 12 feet hig h , suitable for large

gatherings , while the approach is away from the tavern business . We wish our spirited Brother Isaac every success in bis undertaking , which , AVC trust will receive the support of the Craft .

In America Freemasonry is , unquestionably , popular with some of the ladies , we gather from the 'Keystone that : — "Mrs . Mary O'Sullivan , widow of Bro . A . O'Snllivan , former

Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri , iu her last will and testament , bequeathed to the Grand Loclgo of Missouri the sum of three thousand dollars , for the purpose of founding a widow and orphans' fund . "

A Lodge of Instruction—which promises to be a very large and popular one—has just been formed at Putney , a spacious room at the Railway Hotel having been set apart for the use of the brethren . Bro . Charles E . Goldring , solicitor , is the Secretary . The time for meeting is eight o ' clock on Monday evenings .

A FLOATING POST OmcE ON THE CLYDE . —At the commencement of the present season , a Post Office was opened on board tho Clyde mail steamer Columba , with the ready permission of Mr . Macbrayne , who is always alive to the interests of the public , and it is gratifying to learn that the result of this novel experiment has , so far , proved most successful . No fewer than 15 , 775 letters passed through this Post Office during one week last month , of which 3000 were local

letters passing- between the towns on the route of the steamer . Over 200 telegrams were also handed into the " floating Post Office" in the course of the month , while £ ' ZG were taken for postage and telegraph stamps sold during the same period . The accommodation thus afforded to the travelling public , and to the inhabitants of the Clyde towns is well appreciated , and when it is belter known , no doubt the business will vastly increase , especially during the tourist season . — Scotsmen * . "

Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS ' SCHOOL .

THE monthly meeting of the General Committee of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held afc the Freemasons' Hall on Thursday . There were present Bros . Col . Creaton Grand Treasurer ( in the chair ) , H . A . Dubois , James E . Peters , H . Massey , Arthur E . Gladwell , Joshua Nunn , S . Rosenthal , and F . R . Hedges Secretary , A petition of a candidate for being placed on the list for election was deferred for better reading , and the Chairman having had authority given him for tho signing of cheques , the Committee adjourned .

Presentation To Bro. James Tarling.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . JAMES TARLING .

ON Tnesday evening last , afc a well-attended meeting , held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Bro . James Tarling waa presented with a handsome testimonial , " In acknowledgment of the efficient and zealous manner he performed his duties daring the twenty-seven years he belonged to the police force . " The ohair was ably occupied by T . Layton , Esq ., Chairman of the Brentford Local

Board , tho vice-chair being filled by T . Cross , Esq . Mr . Layton had on his right the guest of the evening , and on his left Major Clarke , there boing also present Dr . Day , Messrs . Alfred Jnpp , Smith , Ellis , J . H . Squires , Pittard , Gomm , E . J . Acworth , Briggs , Brunsden , S . Mills , Layton , Parson , Lane , C . Benwell , A . and G . Chambers , Brown , Dale , Nowson and White . Bro . John Brill , the proprietor of

tho hotel , placed the dinner upon tho table in an unexceptionable manner , in fact , it was generally remarked by those present thafc ifc was ono of the best dinners ever served afc the Star and Garter . On the removal of the cloth the Chairman submitted the loyal toasts , which wero heartily drunk with musical honours . The Chair , man then called for " bumpers , " preparatory to submitting the toasfc

of the evening , which was "tho health of their much-respeoted friend , Bro . Tarling . " He regretted he was not able to do justice to such a toast , but ho should endeavour to do his best . All were aware that Bro . Tarling had performed the duties of Chief Inspector of Police for the long period of fifteen years ; a long time , indeed , during which he ( the chairman ) was able to say with absolute truth that

they had always found him courteous , civil , and kind , ready aud desirous at all times to carry out tho duties of his office with strict impartiality and fairness . Their friend had been in the service of tho metropolitan police for no less a period than twonty-seven years . Tho residents of this locality had always considered him to be " tho right man in the right place , " and had appreciated his honourable and

upright conduct towards one and all . There was no duty more onerous or trying to the temper than that of inspector of police , particularly in a district like this , and from all ho had heard , Bro . Tarling , had over discharged tho duties of his office with faithfulness , aud it must be a satisfaction to him , as ifc was to them , to kuow thafc during the whole timo he had been among

them not a single complaint had ever been lodged against him . Bro . Tarling was entitled to a first class pension , a recognition his services justly merited . They were but doing what was right in according him their heartfelt thanks for his services , and each and all wished him health , long life and prosperity iu his new calling . The worthy chairman now begged Bro . Tarling to accept the gold watch , chain

and locket which he held in his hand , together with a purse containing £ 130 , as an acknowledgment of the esteem and respect felt for him by those who had subscribed for its presentation . Tho following inscription was engraved on the watch : —Presented to Mr . James Tarling , late chief inspector of the T . Division Metropolitan Police , together with a purse of money , in acknowledgment

of the efficient and zealous manner he performed his duties during the twenty-seven years he belonged to the police force . " The Chairman then read several letters expressing regret at inability to be present . Bro . Tarling , on rising to respond , was evidently much affected . He hoped his friends would forgive his short , comings ; ho acknowledged himself fairly beaten . He could only

say he was astonished at this great act of kindness ; he had been paid for his services , and he had but done his duty . Twenty-seven years of his life had been spent in the police force , and he trusted his conduct had met with approval—indeed he knew it had , or the present event would never have occurred . He must beg they would forgive him saying anything further . With all his heart ho

thanked them , and more than thafc ifc was impossible for him to say . The after proceedings were very interesting ; but being purely of a local character , we must be excused detailing them . Several toasts were given and goodly responses were made . The health of , and prosperity to , the new proprietor of the Star and Garter , Bro . John

Brill , who had catered for them thafc evening in a manner which could not well be excelled , was unanimously received . The food was declared to be of tho best description , splendidly cooked , and well served up , whilst the wines were of excellent quality . The proceed , ings were brought to a conclusion a little before eleven o'clock .

In ancient burying grounds , the head of the grave was always placed at the vjest . Among Masons , this position was urgently insisted upon . It has a fitness . It is consecrated , not only by ancient usage here , but in many parts of the world widel y separated . The lesson which the Orientals are said to teach by it is , that on the last

day the Angel of Resurrection will stand at the east of the grave which will be at the foot of the dead . He will reach forward and tako the silent one by the right hand , and raise hira . As he comes np to the living perpendicular , he looks directly to the divine celestial East where tho Omnipotent one is sitting . My advice ia that yon din-Masons' graves due east and west . — Eoo Harris .