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Wh'de in the S . W . chair he had never been absent VTnncc when the snow prevented his getting over from ^ tinebourne in time ; but even then he tucked up his rs put his sea boots on , and attempted to wade to cu nr « in time . He , however , arrived too late for the ! Ec of the lodge . While he was S . W ., he ( Bro . Fer-• crl never knew what it was to want a brother to whom

* u ] d go for advice and assistance , for he was well up j ? ° * w . M . ' s duties . As the subject of charity had been : ° ciie _ upon , he hoped the W . M . vvould follow in the path t ' other W . M . ' s , and that the brethren would support him . The W . M ., in reply , said he should do all in his power assist the institutions , and what he had heard that day had produced a strong effect upon him . He hoped he

should carry out his duties as well as his predecessors had done and with the assistance of the Wardens , Past Masters , and officers , he had no doubt he should succeed in doing it to the satisfaction of the brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast of "The Masonic Press" was replied to by Bro . H . Massey , of the " Freemason . " Bro . Ferminger , in reply to the toast of "The I . P . M ., " said , —I rise rather promptly ,

as the time ls . getting on . You are aware I stand before you this evening a full-blown Past Master . I must confess I am not a very big flower , but still I am as big as I can be . But , going from the ridiculous to the sublime , I hope that during my past year of office I have given you satisfaction . If I have not done so I can say honestly I have tried all I possibty could to act consciensiously in the discharge of the took when installed in that chairThere

obligation I I was . is one thing I hope will remember , that " to err is human , to forgive , Divine . " If I have erred I hope you will forgive with all the power of which you are possessed . I am satisfied by the very handsome present you have given me , and the very handsome speech with which it was accompanied this afternoon , that my conduct must have met with

your approval , or you would not have presented me with that gift . In accepting it I look upon it as a thing I may be proud of for years and years to come . I felt proud some twelve or thirteen years ago with a jewel that came from the brethren of the Adams ' s Lodge to my father . I felt proud of it as being his only son . Uufortunately , I had it stolen from me ; but what I wish to impress upon your

minds is , lhat if . 1 could feel proud of a tribute that the members of Adam ' s Lodge in years gone by offered to his memory , I must feel equally proud in having a tribute which you have offered to my efforts to do my duty during my year of office . I can assure you I feel as much delighted in receiving it as you do in giving it . With these remarks I beg to thank you kindly and

cordially for the able assistance and ready acquiesence thit you have accorded to me while I occupied the chair . ( Hear , hear . ) The London brethren then returned to town , and the remainder of the toasts were afterwards proposed . FOREST HILL . — West Kent Lodge ( No . 1297 ) . —The installation of this lodge was held on Saturday , at the Railway Hotel , Forest Hill , when the following

brethren were present : —Bros . J . Allen , W . M . ; H . D . Stead , S . W . ; Crouch , J . W . ; Clements , P . M . ; Warren , P . M . ; Kindon , P . M . ; A . K . Stead , P . M . ; Leonard , P . M . ; Dr . Rosenthal , Massey ( " Freemason" ); Brovvden , Lawler , Corani , Gardner , Harford , Farmer , B . Cooke . Visitors : Bros . J . C . Parkinson , P . J . D . ; A . L . Rosenthal , 1260 ; F . ' Toole , P . S . J . W . of Essex ; J . While ,

I . P . M . 228 ; Isliffe , Crawley , Brookman , Webb , Shaw , Augustus Stead , Berry , Very , and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . H . D . Stead , was proceeded with , the work being done in a masterly way by Bro . Allen , the W . M . The new Master being duly installed , invested the

following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Cronel , S . W ., E . C . Massey , Treas ., J . W . ; Leonard Crowder , S . D . ; Gates , J . D . ; Lawler , I . G . ; Farmer and Harford , Stwds . ; Dr . Rosenthal , Chaplain ; Warren , D . C . ; and Kindon , Sec . The new Master presented Bro . Allen , the I . P . M ., with the Past Master's jewel , and spoke in eulogistic terms ol the manner in which he had filled the chair . Bro . Allen

in acknowledgment , said he should always value that jewel above all others he might get , as a memento of his year of office , and as a testimony that he had done his duty to the satisfaction of the lodge . Mr . Zuccani was then initiated in Masonic form . Before the lodge closed Bro . Warren said that the lodge had not yet acknowledged the handsome present of a harmonium given

by Bro . Corani , sen . He was sure the brethren had appreciated the generosity of the donqr , and he should therefore move that the thanks of the lodge be given to Bro . Corani , and that the same be written on vellum and presented to him . This was seconded and agreed to . Phe lod ge then closed in perfect harmony . A banquet followed labour , at the conclusion of which thc W . M .

proposed "The Queen and the Craft . " The recent public appearances of Her Majesty had given general satisfaction , especiall y her visit to the London Hospital , and they might well drink " The Health of the Queen , the Mother ot Masons . " The W . M . said the next toast was "The V-jrantl Officers . " They were much indebted to their Grand Officers , and H . R . H . the Grand Master in his

recent visit to India had represented Freemasonry as much as Royalty . AS to the other Grand Oflicers he had the happiness of being present at the late installation of the l-Tince of Wales as Grand Master , and he had been much struck with the neat working of Lord Skelmersdale . It impressed him with the full idea that the Grand Officers set a noble example to the officers of lodges . He proposed Ihe Health of the Grand Officers . " The toast was drunk

with Masonic honours . Bro . I . P . M . Allen said the ' oast |* d to propose was that of " The W . M . " They nad all been pleased with the way in which he had ac-? h u . mmselt that da y » and he would no doubt carry on T-h w " * * '" a way worthy ot himself and the lodge . Ine W . M ., in reply , said that that was the proudest moment in his life save one . The exception was the announcement of the birth of a son , to be followed by others ,

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and two of whom he was happy to see present . Another was in Bombay , and had tbe honour to receive the Prince of Wales when H . R . H . was there . His pride was not one of position , but in their approbation , which he certainly was very proud of . In answer to the kind remarks of Bro . P . M . Allen he could only say that he should endeavour to support the known reputation of the lodge . In

conclusion he could assure them that he would always try to promote the interests of the Craft in general , and of that lodge in particular . He begged to thank them for their kind response to thc toast . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health ot their Brother Initiate , " said that he . was a gentleman who was inclined to penetrate deeply into the mysteries of the Craft , and he was sure that Bro . Zuccani

would prove a very worthy member . Bro . Zuccani in response briefly thanked the W . M . for initiating him and those officers who had assisted him in the ceremony . He trusted before long to be well versed in the forms and ceremonies of this honourable Order . The W . M .: The next toast was always well received at the West Kent Lodge , it was that of " The Visitors , " for they were always pleased

to give a hearty welcome to visitors . "Visitors were frequently the salt of a lodge meeting , and that night the salt was not without its savour . They had a goodly array of visitors , and he especially thanked Bros . Crawley and Webb for the able assistance they had given him in preparing him for the chair . He regretted that Bro . I . C . Parkinson had been compelled to leave the lodge in

order to keep an engagement in town , and in conclusion gave " The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . Berry and Toole . Bro . Berry , of the Yarborough Lodge , responded , and wondered why he had been selected to reply . He cocld only say that of the Yarborough Lodge in three months they had given eighty guineas away in charity . He had been highly pleased with the kind

reception he had met with , and he had much enjoyed the work and hospitality of the lodge . Bro . Toole also responded . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Past Masters of the West Kent Lodge , to which all of the body present replied . The toasts of " The Officers " and " The Tyler" were then given , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion in good time .

CHISLEHURST . — Chislehurst Lodge ( No . 1531 ) . —The election meeting of this young and prosperous lodge was held at the Bull ' s Head Hotel on Saturday , March 25 th . Bro . J . Coutts , P . G . P ., P . M ., W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., Treas ., as I . P . M . ; J . Griffin , P . M ., Sec . ; G . F . Guest , S . W . ; W . Kipps , J . W . ; H . Gloster , S . D . ;

Hutchings , D . C . ; J . Fox , W . S . ; and many others . The only visitor was Bro . Griffiths , P . M . 901 . The work , done in an admirable manner , was raising two , passing one , and initiating three gentlemen into the Order . Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , having informed the members it was not his wish , if elected , to accept the office of Treasurer , because he wished and recommended the lodge to elect

their father , Bro . Coutts , into that position by a unanimous vote . A ballot for W . M . for the ensuing year was unanimous in favour of Bro . George Frederick Guest , S . W ., and with the same result in favour of Bro . John Coutts , W . M ., being Treasurer . On the proposition of Bro . F . Walters , it was unanimously resolved that a ten-guinea testimonial be purchased from lodge funds ( the amount to be

supplemented by private subscriptions amongst the members ) be presented to Bro . J . Coutts , as a slight recognition of his services as first W . M ., founder , and father of the lodge . That whenever any vacancy occurred amongst the officers , that in consideration of thc essential services rendered to thc lodge by the Secretary , Bro . J . Griffin , that he have the vacant office conferred on him . That so long as

the lodge has amongst its members a P . M . who can work the installation , that on no account whatever be it ever allowed for any visitor to do lhat ceremony . Several candidates were proposed for initiation at next lodge meeting . Three Auditors , in addition to those who were provided for in the bye-laws , not being officers of the lodge , were elected . Business being ended , the lodge was closed . After

some substantial refreshment , the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . Some goad songs from Bros . J . Williams , Hunt , Samuel , and others helped to pass away a pleasant evening . Before leaving the hotel a good display of fireworks was given , which completed the amusements of the evening . Those not local returned to town , and no doubt enjoyed what they had earned , — " Tired nature ' s sweet repose , balmy sleep . "

INSTRUCTION . MANCHESTER . —St . David ' s Lodge of Instruction ( No . 1147 ) . —The brethren met on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Cooper-street . There was an exceptionally good muster . The ceremony of the First Degree was then worked , the following brethren filling the various offices : —F . Coupe , W . M . ; T . R . Peel , P . M . ; J . Holmes-Poulton , Friendship 44 , S . W . ;

W . Madden , J . W . ; J . Singer , S . D . ; J . Davies , J . D . ; J . O . Davies , I . G . ; T . Elliott , as candidate . A portion of the First Lecture was then taken , which formed an agreeable interlude to the regular work . Subsequently the First Degree was rehears .-d again , the following brethren acting : —Bros . F . Coupe , W . M . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; J . O . Evans , S . W . -, T . Elliott , J . W . ; J . B . Seel ,

S . D . ; E . Stavelcy , J . D . ; J . Holmes-Poulton , Friendship , 44 , I . G . ; J . bingcr , as candidate . Thc work was carefully and impressively done , and the high state of proficiency the brethren have attained is in no small measure due to the untiring zeal and energy displayed by Bro . T . R . Peel , W . M . St . David ' s , 1147 , and Preceptor to this lodge of instruction .

A portion of the presents made to the Prince of Wales in India will , it is understood , be exhibited at the New Indian Museum , South Kensington , and the remainder in the Bethnal Green Museum .

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GLASGOW . —Cathedral Chapter ( No . 67 ) . — The regular monthly meet'ng of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , 22 , Struthers-street , Calton , Comp . James Duthie , Z ., in the chair ; Comps . George Pridie , H . ; M . Dickson , J . ; James Goldie , Scribe ; James Wood , Treas . ; Samuel Beslaud , First Sojourner ; J . Ay ton , Second Sojourner ; James Dickie , Third

Sojourner . a Visiting companions present from Chapters 50 and 87 , and a large attendance of members . The Mark Master Lodge being opened , applications were read from the following brethren : —Bros . John Sommerville , 157 , Maryland , U . S . A . ; William Carstorphine Star , 219 ; Charles Hawthorne , 458 ; John McFariane , 138 , Ayr , The four brethren were advanced and had conferred upon

them the Mark , Excellent , and Royal Arch Degrees by the M . E . Z ., and the chapter was closed in due and ancient form . Comp . Sommerville in an able and brief speech complimented the chapter for the manner in which it was worked , and said it gave him great pleasure in having become a member of the chapter , and that , although he was not a teetotaller , Good Templar , or either , he was at all

times temperate , and recommended that all the lodges and chapters should discourage anything like having refreshments in their meetings , as no such had ever been used in his own mother lodge ; that Masonry ought to raise man that he would at all times be an example to every one outside of the lodge that in such a way they might be induced to come in and join in the noble work ; that he

had Masonry at heart , and his wife and daughter were all members of the Order of the Eastern Star , and were far more enthusiastic than what he was , and said it was a mistake that the ladies in this place could not receive the benefits of having the Order conferred upon them , the same as in America . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Mark ( No . 102 ) . —

The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on Monday , the 27 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . O . Smith , Bro . T . Halket , P . M ., occupied the chair ; A . C . Paterson , Treas ., acting S . W . ; Jas . Thomson , J . W . ; W . Nicholson , D . M . ; J . Monteith , Sec . ; H . McMillan , S . D . ; G . Littlejohn , I . G . ; and A . C . L . Gray , P . D . M .

Visitors present : Bros . A . Wallace , P . M . St . George ' s , Greenwich , 140 , E . C . ; D . Cowen , St . John ' s Gibraltar , 115 , E . G . ; T . B . Bell , S . M . 3 I ; P . Brownlie , J . W . 3 _; J . Bannerman , D . M . 73 ; J . Taylor , 93 ; A . McLeod , P . M . 129 ; G . Fisher , J . W . 129 ; A . Macpherson , Sec . 129 ; J . Livingston , P . M . 180 ; J . Grant , 197 ; M . Mclntyre , 219 ; H . Cowan , 33 S * ,

and W . Ferguson , I . P . M . 543 ( " Freemason" ) . The lodge was opened and the minutes of last meeting read and adopted . Bro . J . Taylor , of Lodge St . Nicholas , Aberdeen , No . 93 , was elected a joining member . Messrs . Adam Neil and B . Vol . Browne were initiated into the E . A . Degree by Bro . T . Halket , P . M . GLASGOW . — Lodge Union and Crown

( No . 103 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodg * e was held in the Masonic Hall , 170 , Buchanan-street , on Monday evening , 27 th ult ., Bro . D . Murray , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . A . M . Wright , I . P . M . ; R . Munro , D . M . ; J . McFariane , S . M . ; W . Thomas , S . W . ; W . Forsyth , J . W . ; N . Cameron , Treas . ; J . Gillies , P . M ., P . G . T ., Sec ; P . Cullen , V . Chap ; j . S .

Pollock , S . D . ; A . Gray , J . D . j J . Gray , I . G . ; and others . The meeting was particularly well attended , and among those present were Bros , A . Bain , P . M . ; A . Leckie , 3 J ; J . J . Hurst , 4 ; A . Campbell , 27 ; T . Docherty , 28 ; T . Chalmers , 118 ; J . Dick , 122 ; J . Brown , 152 ; A . Toward , 170 ; J . Cameron , 219 ; J . Findlay , S . M . 333 ; T . Muir , 347 ; J . Callen , 419 ;

J . Smith , 45 8 ; W . Smith , 458 ; and others . Bro . J . Callen , of Lodge Neptune , 419 , was received as a joining member , and Messrs . J . McLeod and H . Adamson were admitted and received the E . A . Degree at the hands of Bro . Murray , W . M . The other business before the meeting was thet of passing and raising , but it was agreed to have an emergency meeting on the 30 th ult ., at five

o ' clock , for that purpose . On Thursday , the 30 th ult ., an emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , 170 , Buchananstreet , Bro . D . Murray , W . M ., in thc chair , supported by Bros . R . Munro , D . M . ; J . Bannerman , D . M . 73 , acting S . W . ; A . Peddie , J , acting J . W . ; N . Cameron , Treas . ; VV . Ferguson , I . P . M . 543 ( " Freemason" ); and a fair

attendance of members and visiting brethren . 1 he lodge being opened , two brethren were passed to the F . C . Degree . The lodge was then assumed on the Third Degree , when nine brethren were raised to the degree of Master Mason . Both ceremonies were performed by Bro . W . Ferguson , I . P . M . $ 43 . RUTHERGLEN . — St . John ' s Operative

Lodge ( No . 347 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in their Masonic Hall , Cathcart-street , Rutherglen , on Friday evening , the 31 st ult ., Bro . D . Smart , W . M ., in the chair ; J . Cunningham , I . P . M ., acting S . W . ; T . Alston , J . W . The other office-bearers present were Bros . AL Abot ! , D . M . ; T . Muir , S . M . ; W . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Warnock , Sec . ; W . Young ,

S . D . ; A . Robertson , J . D . ; and others . A large number of brethren were present , including Bros . J . Hamilton , W . M . n 6 , and Wm . Ferguson , I . P . M . 116 , with a deputation of 23 ; W . Phillips , W . M . 556 , with a deputation of ten ; A . Gow , S . M . 581 ; J . Henry , J . W , 581 ; R . Allan , Sec . 581 ; and deputations from the

following lodges : —Nos . 27 , 73 , 87 , 114 , 117 , 219 , 408 , and 458 . The lodge was opened and the minutes of last meetingjread and confirmed . A letter of apology was read from from Bro . Horn , Sec . 275 , that a deputation from their lodge could not be present that night on account of Bro . Ronald ' s , the respected W . M ,, indisposition . Bro . J .