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anions sat down to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Clemow , and ably superintended by Comp . Smith . The M . E . Z . gave the usual loyal and R . A .

toasts . Comp . J . Terry rose and proposed the toast of the M . E . Z ., and was received with vociferous cheering ; he said that the M . E . Z ' s Masonic qualifications were well known ,

appreciated , and most highly esteemed by both craftsmen and companions , and those assembled might well be congratulated upon having so able a Principal to preside and govern ; his abilities must indeed have been of more than an ordinary

nature , for the Grand Chapter to award their sanction for the consecration of the Faith Chapter ( cheers ) while being M . E . Z . of 105 6 . ( Hear ) . The toast was received with great

enthusiasm . Upon the subsiding of the cheers , the M . E . Z . arose , and thereon another outburst of applause greeted him , when in tones of apparent affected emotion , he expressed himself in grateful

terms for the honour that had been conferred upon him , and assured the companions of his future exertions in promoting the interests and

prosperity ^ of the chapter , and resumed his seat , thanking them for their hearty and kind reception .

The visitors' toast was given , to which the following companions responded : —C . B . Payne , G . T . P . Z . ; Stewart , 742 ; Wagstalf , 720 ; and H . M . Levy , J . 188 . The M . E . Z . then

proposed the toast of the Consecrating Officer , Comp . J . Terry ( cheers ^ , and paid him some very high and just encomiums for the very admirable and perfect manner of rendering the consecration

ceremony , and doubted if any companion could have rendered it with greater force , eloquence , and precision . Comp . Terry , upon rising , was heartily cheered , and in his usual Masonic style

and volubility , thanked the companions for their kind reception . The toasts of H . and J . followed , in which the M . E . Z . complimented them for their zeal and assiduity in being

instrumental in the founding of the chapter , and had no doubt that with their united exertions that the Faith would soon be second to none in R . A .

Masonry . Comps . A . Harris and C . C . Taylor replied to the toast . The toasts of the Treasurer , S . E ., Officers , and Janitor were given and responded to .

Thus an agreeable evening was spent , productive of unquestionable good , inasmuch as those who have laid the foundation of the FaiMi Chapter , and perfected it , are Masons worthy of

the order , and whose hearts and hands are united in the one grand aim in view , viz ., charity ; long may they continue in unity and brotherly love , and may they live to know that their fame and

good works will be perpetuated , and that the rising generation will emulate their good example . The following were present : —Com p . W . K .

Gompertz , J 056 ; J . Pindar , 9 . 5 ,-j ; M . Bamberger , ioi ; 6 ; J . Constable , and J . 11 . Ross , 1 8 ^; ; J . Kennett , J 956 ; S . 11 . Wagstalf , 720 ; C . F . Hogard , 10 ' fi ; H . Gluckstein , 141 ; C . C . Taylor , J 41 ; H . M . Levy , J . 11 S .

Microscopical investigation has proved thai the suli-l . 'iiurs w hicll accumulate between the teeth contain animal and vegetable parasites , and that the tooth powders , pastes , ami washes m ; . M-nerai use have no etleet upon these . Messrs ( iabricl ' s Coraiite lootlpiste anil Rojal Dentifrice ( sold by all chemists and perfumers ; t is . 6 d . per box ) completely destroy and remove these animaiciii . L and alio preserve and beautify the teeth . 1 'repared nnlv Uv Messrs , <« il ) ricl , tile old established dentists , 04 , I . inflate Hill , ami fit , I l .-iiley-street , (' avcndish-sriuarc , London , where they practice their unique system of paaileis dentistry .

Consecration Of A Chapter At Abergavenny.

CONSECRATION OF A CHAPTER AT ABERGAVENNY .

( From the Star of Gwent . ) The consecration of a new Royal Arch Chapter , a ceremony' seldom seen in the provinces , took place at Abergavenny on Thursday , 14 th eilt . The companions mustered in force on the occasion .

Such is the progress of the Craft in this ifood old town that the brethren are building unto themselves a temple wherein to work after their own fashion . Abergavenny is to have a new Masonic Hall . At present , however , Masonry is lodged at the Town-hall , in apartments spacious

and comfortable enough . On Thursday , the room had been metamorphosed , according to ancient custom , in the Royal Arch degree , a beautiful degree truly , the perfection , the acme of Craft Masonry . Shall we say more in description ? The seal of

secrecy is on our lips , the weight of solemn obligation upon our conscience . Vet that degree is beautiful , pure and simple—most beautiful in its simplicity ; it captivates strong men , it enamours everybody by its grandeur and truth , and—let us tell the whole secret of Masonry at

once—it links in one indissoluble bond all good men ; 'iid true , a brotherhood the universality of which has been the greatest boast of this great institution . Go to the wilds of Mexico , and claim a Mason amongst the savages . They acknowledge a God ! By some subtle influence

the Craft has found its way there . Mystic signs have arrested , even in the haunts of the red man , the scalping knife . In India , everybody who knows anything of Masonry , knows that its signs are recognized by Hindoos and Mahomedans . Those who give tin : signs are allowed to

pass into the most sacred places . How is this r Truly , Freemasonry is a wonderful institution , is it not r Even at Abergavenny we had a companion from France , whom nobody knew personally , but who , as a member of the R . A ., was welcomed right fraternally . The Principals

appomted were Comps . S . George Homfray , M . E . Z . ; Henry Higginson , H . j and W . Williams , | . The consecration was done b y Comp . J . Middle-ton , M . E . Z . St . Woolos Chapter ; assisted by Comp . Hillyer , Silurian Chapter . It was a

solemn ceremony , interpolated with music , which Comp . II . J . Groves discoursed with his wellknown ability . There were " anthems , " "chaunts , " and so forth in great profusion , and the Masonic " So mote it be , " came in for a good share of vocalisation .

Not fewer than twelve Installed Principals were present at the first mysterious rites of installation , after which some fifty companions were re-admitted to hail the newly-installed Principals according to ancient custom , martial music being performed the while . The M . E . Z . nominated

as his officers , Comps . L . A . Homfray , Scribe E . ; W . H . Wickey Homfray , Scribe N . ; and B . Lawrence , Principal Sojourner . Votes o ^ thanks were passed to Comps . Middleton and Hellyer for their services , and on the motion of the M . E . Z ., their names and that of Dr .

Brown , ul' Tredegar , were recorded as honorary members of the Philanthropic Chapter , 817 . Companions Win . Williams , J ., proposed 27 members of the Philanthropic and St . George ' s Lodges for exaltation . The proposition was seconded by the M . E . Z ., and recorded .

The following were present at the consecration : —S . G . Homfray , / ., 471 ; R . B . Evans , J ., 68 , 5 ; K- J . Chambers , ) ., 08 , 3 ; Thomas Williams , II ., OS ,. ; ; Win . Williams , S . E ., O 85 ; C . H . Oliver , P . Z ., 47 /; Wm . Watki . is , E ., 471 ; Alfred Taylor , 471 , 08 ; . ; Charles Lvne ,

P . Z ., 471 ; John Middleton , P . Z ., 471 and OS . ; ; G . A . lirown , M . E . Z ., 109 S ; Egbert Herbert , 471 anil S . X ., 1098 ; Edward Jones , 471 , Richard Spencer , 1098 ; Wm . Pickl ' oril , P . Z . ; 471 ; Benjamin Lawrence , P . S . 471 and 08 , ;;

Henry John Graves Organist , OS 4 ; John Lewis , II ., j 098 ; P . A . F . Villiers , 471 ; James Siraker , 47 /; Edward Sweedeiibank , 1098 ; John Evans , 1098 ; L . Gravcnor , 1098 ; E . J . i ' apson , P . S ., 1 S 9 8 ; William Davies , 1098 ; Evan Phillips , T 098 ; Henry Fletcher , Janitor .

The chapter having been closed in due form , the companions went from labour to refreshment .

Consecration Of A Chapter At Abergavenny.

The banquet was held at the Angel , and right well did Host Morgan sustain his reputation as . a caterer . It has been said that there never was a bad dinner at this celebrated hostelry . On this as on other Masonic

occasions . Brother Saunders ' s nurseries and hothouses were made to pay tribute . The table was beautifully decorated with pot-flowers , and the dessert was really magnificent . One bunch of grapes , weighing nearl y 4 lbs ., was placed before the Chairman .

The toasts were of the usual genial , social , fraternal character . There was "the Queen , " followed by the "M . E . Z ., " " The Most Hon . the Marquis of Ripon , " the head of Royal Arch Masonry .

The M . E . Z ., Comp . S . G . Homfray , was proposed by Comp . Colonel Lyne , D . P . G . M ., in very complimentary terms , and acknowledged very appropriately

The M . E . Z . gave "The Health of the E . Comp . Wm . Williams , jun ., J . " In doing so , he took the opportunity to state that the formation of this chapter was due to the exertions of Comp . Williams .

Comp . Williams returned thanks . By the M . E . Z . " Comp . Middleton , P . Z ., as Consecrating Officer . " By the M . E . Z .: " The officers of the Chapter , coupled with the name of Comp . 15 . Lawrence , P . S . "

By Comp . W . Williams , " The Chapters of the Province . " Dr . Brown , as P . Z . of the Tredegar Chapter , Comp . Hellyer for the Silurian , and Comp . Middleton for the St . Woollos , returned thanks . By the M . E . Z ., "The P . G . M ., Colonel Lyne ,

and the Craft Lodges of the Province . " Comp . Lyne delivered a most excellent address , referring to Craft Masonry as distinguished from the "Chivalric" degrees , as to which a question had been very spiritedly mooted by Dr . Brown . He ( Colonel Lyne ) said that it

had been suggested that a Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter should be formed in Monmouthshire . The post of Principal had been offered to him . There were four Chapters now formed m this province , and he should hesitate no longer . He would accept that post ( hear , hear ) .

My Comp . Price , " Visiting Companions , " responded to b y Comps . R . J . Chambers , and W . Pickford .

By the M . E . Z ., "The Press , " responded to by Comp . Thos . Williams , of the Star of Gwent . By Comp . Middleton , "The Host , " responded to by Bro . Phili p Morgan . At the banquet many members of the blue

lodges joined the purple , and the numbers at the dinner table were not short of 30 . It was a genial and right fraternal meeting , and we regret that want of space precludes us from giving in detail the excellent speeches that were delivered .

Grand Lodge Of Florida.

GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA .

W e are happy to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Florida , for the 42 nd Grand Annual Communication . It makes a neat pamphlet of 9 , 3 pages . Among the periodicals received at the office of the Secretary , in exchange for proceedings , we

observe due mention of the "Freemasons' Repository , " monthly , Providence , Rhode Island . The Report 011 Foreign Correspondence alludes to the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of this State for 1871 , as follows : " 'J'his nice little pamphlet gives us the records of a Festival Grand Communication at

Providence , on the 24 th of J une , 1870 , the semiannual ( hand Communication , November 21 , 1873 , and the Annual , at the time first above stated . 'Pile festival occasion was devoted to laving the corner-stone , at the Legislature ' s request , of a monument to be erected to the memory of the soldiers and sailors of Rhode Island who fell in the late war . "

The following rulings of Graiul Master Pasco , on the physical disqualifications of a candidate , will be interesting to brethren in this jurisdiction : . CANDIDATE PHYSICAL D ISttUA 1 . 1 I'll AT IONS . i . The casualties of war are no reason for