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a chapter connected with it . The prayer of the petition was granted , and the chapter was consecrated in a very short time afterwards . A great deal of work had to be done , and great responsibility incurred . The burden of the work and responsibility fell on the shoulders of Comp . States , and from him he ( the Z . ) had derived most valuable assistance ;
so much so , indeed , that he ( the Z . ) , had taken on himself that evening to show him if he possibly could that it was not only words which were sufficient acknowledgment . He should therefore beg of Comp . States , as the first S . E . of this Chapter , to accept from his hands personally the first P . Z . jewel of the Chapter , and he trusted that that Comp . might long live to wear it , and to wear
it as this Chapter ' s Scribe . The following was the inscription on the jewel : — " Presented Dec . 7 th , 1869 , to Comp . George S . States , the first Scribe E ., by Comp . John Boyd , the first M . E . Z ., as a slight acknowledgment aud appreciation of thfa valuable assistance rendered by himiu forming the Chapter of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . " Comp States , who was deeply affected , said he was placed
in a very great difficulty , and the greatest difficulty was to find words to express his gratitude in a way adequate to the kinduess which had been shown by the M . E . Z . He was so much surprised by Comp . Boyd ' s kindness that he could not help askiuc himself what was itall for ? He could find no other auswerthan , simplyfordoinghisduty . Hehad merely assisted the 11 . F . Z . in carrying out this undertaking ,
therefore he did not think he was worthy of this mark of esteem or the words in which it had been expressed . He hoped that the efforts both of himself aud the M . E . Z . would produce a good chapter , and that they might see it flourish ( cheers ) . Comps . F . Biuckes responded for '' The Visitors ; " Comps . Brett and It . Wentworth Little for " The Hou . Members ; " Comp . Sharpe for the 2 nd aud
3 rd Principals ; and Comp . Last for "The Treasurer ; ' and the brethren shortly afterwards separated . Comps . Douald Kiug and C . Sloniau sang during the evening , aud gave great satisfaction . Among the Comps . present we noticed , H . Muggeiidge , H . G . Buss , R . Wentworth Little , G . Smeed , J . Coutts , H . M . Levy , J . Brett , C . Gosden , F . Gilbart , Warrington , and H . P . Allender . Comp . Alleudei
presided at the harmonium , which greatly enhanced the effect of tho proceedings . Rose of Denmark Chapter , No . 975 . —This chapter met at the Star aud Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday the 4 th inst . Comp . Peudlebury , M . E . Z ., presided , and was supported by Comps . Terry , P . Z , ns H . ; Little , P . Z ., as J . ; Buss , P . Z ., Treasurer ; Tauner , N . ; Price , P . S . ;
Dodd , 1 st . AS . ; Walford , 2 nd A . S . ; Quilty , D . C ; Tinkler , C . S ; Allman , Loughurst , Banks , Montagu , Smale , and Frickeuhaus . Visitors : Comps . Newtou , H ., and Bellerby , E ., of 174 . During the eveniug Bros . W . H . Libbis , the Respected W . M . of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , and C . Braid , the equally esteemed J . W . of the Urban Lodge , No . 1193 , were exalted into this supreme
degree . The elections for the ensuing year were terminated unanimously , as follows : —Comps . W . F . Smith , Z . ; G . Powell , J . ; R . W . Little , P . Z ., E . ; H . G . Buss , P . Z , Treasurer ; T . Price , N . ; W . Dodd , P . S . ; J . Gilbert , Janitor . A P . Z ' a jewel was voted to Comp . Pendlebury , and several candidates were proposed , after which the chapter was closed , and the companions sat down to a
bauquet , most abundantly served by the excellent host , Comp . Banks , who spares no pains to eusure the comfort of his guests . Tho usual loyal and R . A . toasts were duly honored , and one or two songs were sung . It was a subject of regret to the Comps . that Comp . Braid was unable to give a sample of his great musical talent owing to there being uo music at hand .
PROVINCIAL . ScAnBOnooan . —Old Globe Chapter , A ^ OO . —This chapter met in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street , on Wednesday , the 1 st December . The following Comps . were present : W . F . Rooke ( J . P . ) , Z . ; W . T . Farthing , H . ; H . A . Williamson , J . ; R . H . Peacock , E . ; H . C . Martin , W . ; S . H . Hermitage , P . S . ; H . W . Garnett , 1 st A . S . ; J . E . Greeu , 2 nd A . S . ; J . A . Chapman , Treasurer ; J . F .
Spurr , P . Z . ; Grover , W . Peacock , Groves , Walshaw , Fletcher ; and Sleede , P . Z ., No . 82 , visitor . The chapter was opened at 8 p . m ., the minutes were read and confirmed . Comps . Spurr , P . Z ., proposed , and Williamson , J ., seconded , Bro . Brown for exaltation at the next meeting . Some private business in couuectiou with the chapter was transacted , after which it was closed iu due form , and the companions spent a very pleasant hour at the refreshment board .
SCOTLAND . RuinEUQLES . —Royal Arch Lodge , No . 116 . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Friday week last , Bro , Wm . Kirkwood , R . W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened iu the first degree . After initiating two brethren , and the nomination of office-bearers for tho ensuiug year was over , Bro . A . M'Taggert , M . A .,
P . M ., Lodge St . Muugo \ 27 ) , iu a pithy speech , aud iu the namo of Bro . G . M'Comb , presented the lodgo with three silver-mounted ebony mallets , bearing suitable inscriptions ; aud also in the name of Bros . Shiols and Murray presented tho lodge with a handsome velvet cushion and richly-oruamonted altar . The R . W . M ., iu
thanking the donors for their kind gifts to the lodge , expressed the pleasure he had in receiving such for th « brethrens ' use during his term of office . The lodge was then called to harmony , aud a splendid evening was thereafter spent in song , toast , and sentiment , till high twelve , wheu tho lodge was closed .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
HBTliOPOLlTAN . Thistle Lodge , No . 8 . —A numerously attended meeting of this Lodge of Mark Masters , was held on Friday , the 3 rd December , at Freemasons' Tavern , at six , the W . M .,
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Bro . Mann , takiug the chair . The minutes of the last lodge meeting were confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee , showing a balance iu hand , received and adopted . Bro . Hoch was advanced to the degree of a Mark Master , at the conclusion of which ceremony the M . W . G . M . of Mark Masters was announced by the I . G . He was received by the officers aud brethren with the
usual honours accorded to his rank , and took his seat on the right of the W . M . Bro . Mann then left the chair , and P . M . Meggy installed the S . W ., Bro . Lake , as W . M ., ' in a most impressive manner , and on the brethren being again admitted , the W . M . was saluted in the customary form , and immediately proceeded to invest his officers iu the following order : —Bros Dawson , S . W . ; G . King , jun .,
J . W . ; Cottebrune , Sec ; J . Nunu , D . C ; Figg , Treas . ; Goldsmith , M . O . ; Batstone , S . O . ; Kirk , J . O . ; Morton Edwards , Reg . of Marks ; Mortlock , J . D . ; Hart , Org . ; Baber , I . G ., aud Woodstock , T . Bro . P . M . Meggy addressed the newly-installed W . M ., also the officers and brethren . The M . W . G . M . then rose and begged the Secretary to enter on the minutes , the great
satisfaction with which he had witnessed the admirable manner the installation ceremony had been conducted , aud wished prosperity to the lodge for the future . Bro . P . M . Meggy proposed , aud Bro . P . M . Joshua Nunu seconded , that a P . M . jewel be presented by the lodge to the I . P . M ., Bro . Mann . Bro . P . M . Nunn then proposed a vote of £ 1 Is . to the Mark Benevolent Fund , to be placed on Bro .
Meggy ' s list , which was agreed to . There being no other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . After the " Queen and Mark Masonry , " the health of the M . W . G . M . was proposed in a very eulogistic style by Bro . P . M . Meggy , he having been called on to propose that toast . The M . W . G . M . returned thanks , and said it gave him very great pleasure to be
with the Thistle Lodge this evening , and very great satisfaction to-be able to say that the Thistle Lodge was one of the first to support Grand Mark Lodge ; also to say that Bro . Meggy was one of those who supported the festival in aid of the Benevolent Fuud , and who introduced the novelty of ladies being present , which had been a great success . He trusted that a still larger gathering would be the
result of the conclusion arrived at by Grand Mark Lodge to have a second festival in June next . He hoped to see a good attendance of brethren , and that the experiment would be again successful , but on a larger scale With regard to the subject of the Scotch Chapter , which many of the brethren present had heard discussed in Grand Mark Lodge , he had established relations of a most friendly
character with the Supreme Grand Council of tho 33 ° and hoped that from the connection which existed between them aud the other influential bodies , he would be able to make such arrangements as would tend to a settlement of the question , and help iu a very great degree to recognise the position of the Mark degree . In conclusion he thanked tli'i brethren for the
very kind maimer iu which his health had been proposed , The health of Sir E . 'Lechmero , the Deputy G . M ., was uow proposed , with that of Bro Mann and the rest of the Grand Officers . Bro . Mann returned thanks ou behalf of the Graud Officers iu a veiy pleasing speech , und gave a glowing account of the progress of Mnrlc Masonry , not only in Kngland but also in foreign
countries . As Grand Registrar , he was enabled to state that with confidence , as he found that warrants wero being continually brought to him in considerable numbers for signature . The M . W . G . M . in proposing the health of the newly-installed W . M ., gave his testimony as to the very liberal manner in which he had supported tho Charities . The W . M . then returned thanks in a
short speech . Bro . P . M . Joshua Nunn , in proposing the Visitors , alluded to the courtesy of the M . W . G . M . in visiting the Thistle Lodge ; ho trusted that thoy might often have the pleasure of sesing him , and hoped that ho would always havo the same warm reception he had met with to-night ; alluded to t . ie kindness of Bro . Warr , who had preserved the cards , which
would be a great help to the Registrar of Marks ; also to Bro . Roseuthal ' s aid to the Mark Festival , not only as Steward himself , but also for the kind help of his many musical friends by giving their services , and that gratuitously , in so gratifyiug a manner . Bro . Wair returned thanks for himself and ou behalf of tho visitors ; and Bro . Roseuthal hoped they would do all thoy could
for the next festival . Tho W . M . then presented Bro . Maun with a P . M . jewel . Bro . P . M . Mann returned thanks . The newly-advanced Bro . Koch then returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the "Past Masters of the Lodgo . " Bro . Biuckes replied on behalf of the P . M . ' s , and gave a sketch'of tho rise and progress of the Thistle Mark Lodge . Iu the absence of Bro . Sheen , he was the
father of the lodge . He euded a most eloquent speech by au appeal to the brethren to support the charities , giving a most forcible instance of the good that may be done by a little timely help . Bro . Hart presidod at the harmonium and piano , and Bro 3 . Dyer , Mortlock , Henley , and others added to the harmony of the evening by some capital
songs . Bros . Mortlock and Henley gave ono of their clever whistling duetts , which was listcued to with great satisfaction . Bro . Slomau gave one of his iinprovisatorial sketches , which aro so famous , introducing some clever hits on the lodge and brethren . The brethren then separated , bringing a most agreeable evening to a closo .
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INSTRUCTION .
Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 95 ., Royal Hotel , Mile-end road . —The 15 sections were worked at this wellconducted Lodge , on Monday , 29 < h ult . Bro . T . Austin , presided , nnd was assisted by Bros . Mortlock , Saqui , Barnes , Bowron , Yatton , Musto , Wainwright , Gottheil , J . D . Taylor , and others , overy one of whom displayed talents very creditable to tho Fraternity in the East , A number of brethren wero present , iu spito of the inclemency of the weather , and a very instructive and agree-
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able evening was passed . After many and varied vicissitudes this lodge , which has been established upwards of five years , seems at length to assume the position to which it is justly entitled ; it would long ere this have dropped into oblivion , had it uot been for the indefatigable perseverance of Bro . C . C Taylor , its Hon . Sec . The Lodge is held in a noble room , aud Bro .
Myerscough the host is exerting himself to make the brethren in every way comfortable . Freemasons in the East would do well to pay frequeut visits to this Lodge , where besides these material advantages , they may receive o-enuine masonic instruction imparted by the above-named brethren , several of whom make it a point to be present at each weekly meeting .
Temperance in iheEasl Lodge of Instruction , No . 898 . — The anniversary festival of this useful lodge took place at the George the Fourth tavern , East India-road , Poplar , on Wednesday , December 1 st . At half-past six o ' clock the lodge was opeued in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , a courteous acknowledgment of the receipt of five guineas by Bro Farnfield ,
the Secretary of the Royal Beuevolent Fund for male annuitants , was read , the cash account rendered , and a handsome balance shown in favour of the lodge , which then closed , and was adjourned until the following Wednesday . The members retired to the banquetingroom , where covers were laid for forty , but more than that number must have been present as a side table had
to be extemporised for the convenience of the late arrivals . The dinner was served iu Bro . Watcham's first-rate style ; aud , it needs scarcely be said , that tha participators did ample justice to the good things with which the tables were laden . On the removal of the cloth , grace was said by the Lodge Chaplain , tho Rev . Bro . Shaboe , and , the usual loyal and masouic toasts having been disposed of ,
Bro . Finch , P . M . 217 , said he gladly availed himself of the privilege of proposing r toast which he well knew would be favourably received by all present , namely , the health of Bro . Devesou , the Worshipful Master The W M , after returning thanks for the hilarious reception of the toast , placed his fiuger and thumb into his waistcoat pocket and pulled out—not a plum of juvenile
historical notoriety—but a EplendM diamond ring , of the value of six guiueas , which sum had been quietly subscribed by the members of the lodge who have been receiving the paiustakeu instruction of the talented Preceptor . The event caused no little astonishment and delight to many who had not been entrusted with the secret . In very graceful terms the W . M . eulogized the
patieuce , perseverance , and punctuality evinced by Bro . Finch , by cotuiug each Wednesday eveniug from London , in every variety of weather , tor the purpose of teaching them , aud he hoped the recipient would live many years in prosperity and happiness to wear this very trifling mark of the great esteem in which he was held by the entire brethren . Bro . Fiuch
expressed his delight at receiving this pledge of the lodge ' s kind regard for him , thanked them most heartily for their valuable present , and invited all newly-iuitiated brethren , together with the various officers up to the installing master , to apply to him whenever iu doubt as to the correct mode of working . He had had the distinguished privilege of installing the last six successive
Worshipful Masters of the Temperance iu the East Lodge , and he hoped the G . A . O . T . U ., would allow him to install six more . The next toast was to tho health of the highly respected brother , the Iiev . — Shaboe , the chaplain of the lodge aud tho Provincial Grand Chaplain for Suffolk , who expressed his happiness in being iu the company of working men , particularly working masons ; and he hoped
to have many opportunities of associating with them , both in person and iu purse . The " Visitors" were Bros . Luck ( 8 ) , C . J . Osborne , P . M ., Neptune ( 22 ) , Webb ( 43 ) , Nixon ( 55 ) , Foye ( 05 ) , Baird ( 89 ) , Watkius ( 212 ) , Hiuk ( 217 ) , Williams ( 217 ) , Findley ( 217 ) , Gruchy ( 245 ) , Dowuton ( 388 ) , Crazer ( 551 ) , Massey ( 1076 ) . Bro . Osborne in responding to this toast thanked the W . M . for his eloquent
pro-2 > osal , as well as tho members generally for its enthusiastic reception . Freemasonry , he said , was a particularly good investment for a young mau ou his embarking in the world ; difficulties ho would be sure to have to encounter , aud some of them might be so great as to bo almost insurmountable . Masonry , in its proper channel was , always ready to lend to tho unfortunate a helping
hand ; and , wheu arrived at old age , with energies enfeebled , strength exhausted , one of the minutes of thiB night ' s proceedings would show that old and deserving Masons are not forgotten . The Boys' School at Tottenham was a honour to the Craft ; aud it was a subject for Masonic congratulation , that through the University examinations upholding the efficiency of the Masters , this institution
would soon become second to none in the kingdom . The Girls' School at Wandsworth would well repay the time and trouble of a visit ; tho affable schoolmistress , Miss Davis , tho majestic matron , Miss Jarwood , tbe commodious building , tho fruitful grounds , and the rosy cheeks and happy countenances of tho children ( true indications of health and happiness ) , would immediately arouse the
sympathy of tlie visitor , and induco him or her immediately to become a contributor to tho funds of that praiseworthy institution . Bro . Martleet , S . W ., and the entertainment committee , Bro . Drummond , J . W ., and the Hon . Sec , to the " Finch Testimonal , " Bro . Stuart , S . D ., Bro . Scruttou , J . D ., and lira . Carter , I . G ., all received the usual compliments offered on such happy occasions . The vocalism wm chiefly of a nautical character , but , very
well rendered by tho Captains and those connected with the merchant navy , incidental to the locality of the lodge . " Poor Joe , tlio Marine , " was well sung by Bro . Duncan ; tho W . M . sot the table in a roar by tho comicality of the west country ditty of " Old Tom Cobloy , " and " Simon tho Cellarer " was well suited to Bro . Massey . The Tyler ' s toast wound up an evening ' s entertainment which will be long remembered for its conviviality and unanimity .
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a chapter connected with it . The prayer of the petition was granted , and the chapter was consecrated in a very short time afterwards . A great deal of work had to be done , and great responsibility incurred . The burden of the work and responsibility fell on the shoulders of Comp . States , and from him he ( the Z . ) had derived most valuable assistance ;
so much so , indeed , that he ( the Z . ) , had taken on himself that evening to show him if he possibly could that it was not only words which were sufficient acknowledgment . He should therefore beg of Comp . States , as the first S . E . of this Chapter , to accept from his hands personally the first P . Z . jewel of the Chapter , and he trusted that that Comp . might long live to wear it , and to wear
it as this Chapter ' s Scribe . The following was the inscription on the jewel : — " Presented Dec . 7 th , 1869 , to Comp . George S . States , the first Scribe E ., by Comp . John Boyd , the first M . E . Z ., as a slight acknowledgment aud appreciation of thfa valuable assistance rendered by himiu forming the Chapter of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 . " Comp States , who was deeply affected , said he was placed
in a very great difficulty , and the greatest difficulty was to find words to express his gratitude in a way adequate to the kinduess which had been shown by the M . E . Z . He was so much surprised by Comp . Boyd ' s kindness that he could not help askiuc himself what was itall for ? He could find no other auswerthan , simplyfordoinghisduty . Hehad merely assisted the 11 . F . Z . in carrying out this undertaking ,
therefore he did not think he was worthy of this mark of esteem or the words in which it had been expressed . He hoped that the efforts both of himself aud the M . E . Z . would produce a good chapter , and that they might see it flourish ( cheers ) . Comps . F . Biuckes responded for '' The Visitors ; " Comps . Brett and It . Wentworth Little for " The Hou . Members ; " Comp . Sharpe for the 2 nd aud
3 rd Principals ; and Comp . Last for "The Treasurer ; ' and the brethren shortly afterwards separated . Comps . Douald Kiug and C . Sloniau sang during the evening , aud gave great satisfaction . Among the Comps . present we noticed , H . Muggeiidge , H . G . Buss , R . Wentworth Little , G . Smeed , J . Coutts , H . M . Levy , J . Brett , C . Gosden , F . Gilbart , Warrington , and H . P . Allender . Comp . Alleudei
presided at the harmonium , which greatly enhanced the effect of tho proceedings . Rose of Denmark Chapter , No . 975 . —This chapter met at the Star aud Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday the 4 th inst . Comp . Peudlebury , M . E . Z ., presided , and was supported by Comps . Terry , P . Z , ns H . ; Little , P . Z ., as J . ; Buss , P . Z ., Treasurer ; Tauner , N . ; Price , P . S . ;
Dodd , 1 st . AS . ; Walford , 2 nd A . S . ; Quilty , D . C ; Tinkler , C . S ; Allman , Loughurst , Banks , Montagu , Smale , and Frickeuhaus . Visitors : Comps . Newtou , H ., and Bellerby , E ., of 174 . During the eveniug Bros . W . H . Libbis , the Respected W . M . of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , and C . Braid , the equally esteemed J . W . of the Urban Lodge , No . 1193 , were exalted into this supreme
degree . The elections for the ensuing year were terminated unanimously , as follows : —Comps . W . F . Smith , Z . ; G . Powell , J . ; R . W . Little , P . Z ., E . ; H . G . Buss , P . Z , Treasurer ; T . Price , N . ; W . Dodd , P . S . ; J . Gilbert , Janitor . A P . Z ' a jewel was voted to Comp . Pendlebury , and several candidates were proposed , after which the chapter was closed , and the companions sat down to a
bauquet , most abundantly served by the excellent host , Comp . Banks , who spares no pains to eusure the comfort of his guests . Tho usual loyal and R . A . toasts were duly honored , and one or two songs were sung . It was a subject of regret to the Comps . that Comp . Braid was unable to give a sample of his great musical talent owing to there being uo music at hand .
PROVINCIAL . ScAnBOnooan . —Old Globe Chapter , A ^ OO . —This chapter met in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street , on Wednesday , the 1 st December . The following Comps . were present : W . F . Rooke ( J . P . ) , Z . ; W . T . Farthing , H . ; H . A . Williamson , J . ; R . H . Peacock , E . ; H . C . Martin , W . ; S . H . Hermitage , P . S . ; H . W . Garnett , 1 st A . S . ; J . E . Greeu , 2 nd A . S . ; J . A . Chapman , Treasurer ; J . F .
Spurr , P . Z . ; Grover , W . Peacock , Groves , Walshaw , Fletcher ; and Sleede , P . Z ., No . 82 , visitor . The chapter was opened at 8 p . m ., the minutes were read and confirmed . Comps . Spurr , P . Z ., proposed , and Williamson , J ., seconded , Bro . Brown for exaltation at the next meeting . Some private business in couuectiou with the chapter was transacted , after which it was closed iu due form , and the companions spent a very pleasant hour at the refreshment board .
SCOTLAND . RuinEUQLES . —Royal Arch Lodge , No . 116 . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Friday week last , Bro , Wm . Kirkwood , R . W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened iu the first degree . After initiating two brethren , and the nomination of office-bearers for tho ensuiug year was over , Bro . A . M'Taggert , M . A .,
P . M ., Lodge St . Muugo \ 27 ) , iu a pithy speech , aud iu the namo of Bro . G . M'Comb , presented the lodgo with three silver-mounted ebony mallets , bearing suitable inscriptions ; aud also in the name of Bros . Shiols and Murray presented tho lodge with a handsome velvet cushion and richly-oruamonted altar . The R . W . M ., iu
thanking the donors for their kind gifts to the lodge , expressed the pleasure he had in receiving such for th « brethrens ' use during his term of office . The lodge was then called to harmony , aud a splendid evening was thereafter spent in song , toast , and sentiment , till high twelve , wheu tho lodge was closed .
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MARK MASONRY .
HBTliOPOLlTAN . Thistle Lodge , No . 8 . —A numerously attended meeting of this Lodge of Mark Masters , was held on Friday , the 3 rd December , at Freemasons' Tavern , at six , the W . M .,
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Bro . Mann , takiug the chair . The minutes of the last lodge meeting were confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee , showing a balance iu hand , received and adopted . Bro . Hoch was advanced to the degree of a Mark Master , at the conclusion of which ceremony the M . W . G . M . of Mark Masters was announced by the I . G . He was received by the officers aud brethren with the
usual honours accorded to his rank , and took his seat on the right of the W . M . Bro . Mann then left the chair , and P . M . Meggy installed the S . W ., Bro . Lake , as W . M ., ' in a most impressive manner , and on the brethren being again admitted , the W . M . was saluted in the customary form , and immediately proceeded to invest his officers iu the following order : —Bros Dawson , S . W . ; G . King , jun .,
J . W . ; Cottebrune , Sec ; J . Nunu , D . C ; Figg , Treas . ; Goldsmith , M . O . ; Batstone , S . O . ; Kirk , J . O . ; Morton Edwards , Reg . of Marks ; Mortlock , J . D . ; Hart , Org . ; Baber , I . G ., aud Woodstock , T . Bro . P . M . Meggy addressed the newly-installed W . M ., also the officers and brethren . The M . W . G . M . then rose and begged the Secretary to enter on the minutes , the great
satisfaction with which he had witnessed the admirable manner the installation ceremony had been conducted , aud wished prosperity to the lodge for the future . Bro . P . M . Meggy proposed , aud Bro . P . M . Joshua Nunu seconded , that a P . M . jewel be presented by the lodge to the I . P . M ., Bro . Mann . Bro . P . M . Nunn then proposed a vote of £ 1 Is . to the Mark Benevolent Fund , to be placed on Bro .
Meggy ' s list , which was agreed to . There being no other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . After the " Queen and Mark Masonry , " the health of the M . W . G . M . was proposed in a very eulogistic style by Bro . P . M . Meggy , he having been called on to propose that toast . The M . W . G . M . returned thanks , and said it gave him very great pleasure to be
with the Thistle Lodge this evening , and very great satisfaction to-be able to say that the Thistle Lodge was one of the first to support Grand Mark Lodge ; also to say that Bro . Meggy was one of those who supported the festival in aid of the Benevolent Fuud , and who introduced the novelty of ladies being present , which had been a great success . He trusted that a still larger gathering would be the
result of the conclusion arrived at by Grand Mark Lodge to have a second festival in June next . He hoped to see a good attendance of brethren , and that the experiment would be again successful , but on a larger scale With regard to the subject of the Scotch Chapter , which many of the brethren present had heard discussed in Grand Mark Lodge , he had established relations of a most friendly
character with the Supreme Grand Council of tho 33 ° and hoped that from the connection which existed between them aud the other influential bodies , he would be able to make such arrangements as would tend to a settlement of the question , and help iu a very great degree to recognise the position of the Mark degree . In conclusion he thanked tli'i brethren for the
very kind maimer iu which his health had been proposed , The health of Sir E . 'Lechmero , the Deputy G . M ., was uow proposed , with that of Bro Mann and the rest of the Grand Officers . Bro . Mann returned thanks ou behalf of the Graud Officers iu a veiy pleasing speech , und gave a glowing account of the progress of Mnrlc Masonry , not only in Kngland but also in foreign
countries . As Grand Registrar , he was enabled to state that with confidence , as he found that warrants wero being continually brought to him in considerable numbers for signature . The M . W . G . M . in proposing the health of the newly-installed W . M ., gave his testimony as to the very liberal manner in which he had supported tho Charities . The W . M . then returned thanks in a
short speech . Bro . P . M . Joshua Nunn , in proposing the Visitors , alluded to the courtesy of the M . W . G . M . in visiting the Thistle Lodge ; ho trusted that thoy might often have the pleasure of sesing him , and hoped that ho would always havo the same warm reception he had met with to-night ; alluded to t . ie kindness of Bro . Warr , who had preserved the cards , which
would be a great help to the Registrar of Marks ; also to Bro . Roseuthal ' s aid to the Mark Festival , not only as Steward himself , but also for the kind help of his many musical friends by giving their services , and that gratuitously , in so gratifyiug a manner . Bro . Wair returned thanks for himself and ou behalf of tho visitors ; and Bro . Roseuthal hoped they would do all thoy could
for the next festival . Tho W . M . then presented Bro . Maun with a P . M . jewel . Bro . P . M . Mann returned thanks . The newly-advanced Bro . Koch then returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the "Past Masters of the Lodgo . " Bro . Biuckes replied on behalf of the P . M . ' s , and gave a sketch'of tho rise and progress of the Thistle Mark Lodge . Iu the absence of Bro . Sheen , he was the
father of the lodge . He euded a most eloquent speech by au appeal to the brethren to support the charities , giving a most forcible instance of the good that may be done by a little timely help . Bro . Hart presidod at the harmonium and piano , and Bro 3 . Dyer , Mortlock , Henley , and others added to the harmony of the evening by some capital
songs . Bros . Mortlock and Henley gave ono of their clever whistling duetts , which was listcued to with great satisfaction . Bro . Slomau gave one of his iinprovisatorial sketches , which aro so famous , introducing some clever hits on the lodge and brethren . The brethren then separated , bringing a most agreeable evening to a closo .
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INSTRUCTION .
Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 95 ., Royal Hotel , Mile-end road . —The 15 sections were worked at this wellconducted Lodge , on Monday , 29 < h ult . Bro . T . Austin , presided , nnd was assisted by Bros . Mortlock , Saqui , Barnes , Bowron , Yatton , Musto , Wainwright , Gottheil , J . D . Taylor , and others , overy one of whom displayed talents very creditable to tho Fraternity in the East , A number of brethren wero present , iu spito of the inclemency of the weather , and a very instructive and agree-
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able evening was passed . After many and varied vicissitudes this lodge , which has been established upwards of five years , seems at length to assume the position to which it is justly entitled ; it would long ere this have dropped into oblivion , had it uot been for the indefatigable perseverance of Bro . C . C Taylor , its Hon . Sec . The Lodge is held in a noble room , aud Bro .
Myerscough the host is exerting himself to make the brethren in every way comfortable . Freemasons in the East would do well to pay frequeut visits to this Lodge , where besides these material advantages , they may receive o-enuine masonic instruction imparted by the above-named brethren , several of whom make it a point to be present at each weekly meeting .
Temperance in iheEasl Lodge of Instruction , No . 898 . — The anniversary festival of this useful lodge took place at the George the Fourth tavern , East India-road , Poplar , on Wednesday , December 1 st . At half-past six o ' clock the lodge was opeued in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , a courteous acknowledgment of the receipt of five guineas by Bro Farnfield ,
the Secretary of the Royal Beuevolent Fund for male annuitants , was read , the cash account rendered , and a handsome balance shown in favour of the lodge , which then closed , and was adjourned until the following Wednesday . The members retired to the banquetingroom , where covers were laid for forty , but more than that number must have been present as a side table had
to be extemporised for the convenience of the late arrivals . The dinner was served iu Bro . Watcham's first-rate style ; aud , it needs scarcely be said , that tha participators did ample justice to the good things with which the tables were laden . On the removal of the cloth , grace was said by the Lodge Chaplain , tho Rev . Bro . Shaboe , and , the usual loyal and masouic toasts having been disposed of ,
Bro . Finch , P . M . 217 , said he gladly availed himself of the privilege of proposing r toast which he well knew would be favourably received by all present , namely , the health of Bro . Devesou , the Worshipful Master The W M , after returning thanks for the hilarious reception of the toast , placed his fiuger and thumb into his waistcoat pocket and pulled out—not a plum of juvenile
historical notoriety—but a EplendM diamond ring , of the value of six guiueas , which sum had been quietly subscribed by the members of the lodge who have been receiving the paiustakeu instruction of the talented Preceptor . The event caused no little astonishment and delight to many who had not been entrusted with the secret . In very graceful terms the W . M . eulogized the
patieuce , perseverance , and punctuality evinced by Bro . Finch , by cotuiug each Wednesday eveniug from London , in every variety of weather , tor the purpose of teaching them , aud he hoped the recipient would live many years in prosperity and happiness to wear this very trifling mark of the great esteem in which he was held by the entire brethren . Bro . Fiuch
expressed his delight at receiving this pledge of the lodge ' s kind regard for him , thanked them most heartily for their valuable present , and invited all newly-iuitiated brethren , together with the various officers up to the installing master , to apply to him whenever iu doubt as to the correct mode of working . He had had the distinguished privilege of installing the last six successive
Worshipful Masters of the Temperance iu the East Lodge , and he hoped the G . A . O . T . U ., would allow him to install six more . The next toast was to tho health of the highly respected brother , the Iiev . — Shaboe , the chaplain of the lodge aud tho Provincial Grand Chaplain for Suffolk , who expressed his happiness in being iu the company of working men , particularly working masons ; and he hoped
to have many opportunities of associating with them , both in person and iu purse . The " Visitors" were Bros . Luck ( 8 ) , C . J . Osborne , P . M ., Neptune ( 22 ) , Webb ( 43 ) , Nixon ( 55 ) , Foye ( 05 ) , Baird ( 89 ) , Watkius ( 212 ) , Hiuk ( 217 ) , Williams ( 217 ) , Findley ( 217 ) , Gruchy ( 245 ) , Dowuton ( 388 ) , Crazer ( 551 ) , Massey ( 1076 ) . Bro . Osborne in responding to this toast thanked the W . M . for his eloquent
pro-2 > osal , as well as tho members generally for its enthusiastic reception . Freemasonry , he said , was a particularly good investment for a young mau ou his embarking in the world ; difficulties ho would be sure to have to encounter , aud some of them might be so great as to bo almost insurmountable . Masonry , in its proper channel was , always ready to lend to tho unfortunate a helping
hand ; and , wheu arrived at old age , with energies enfeebled , strength exhausted , one of the minutes of thiB night ' s proceedings would show that old and deserving Masons are not forgotten . The Boys' School at Tottenham was a honour to the Craft ; aud it was a subject for Masonic congratulation , that through the University examinations upholding the efficiency of the Masters , this institution
would soon become second to none in the kingdom . The Girls' School at Wandsworth would well repay the time and trouble of a visit ; tho affable schoolmistress , Miss Davis , tho majestic matron , Miss Jarwood , tbe commodious building , tho fruitful grounds , and the rosy cheeks and happy countenances of tho children ( true indications of health and happiness ) , would immediately arouse the
sympathy of tlie visitor , and induco him or her immediately to become a contributor to tho funds of that praiseworthy institution . Bro . Martleet , S . W ., and the entertainment committee , Bro . Drummond , J . W ., and the Hon . Sec , to the " Finch Testimonal , " Bro . Stuart , S . D ., Bro . Scruttou , J . D ., and lira . Carter , I . G ., all received the usual compliments offered on such happy occasions . The vocalism wm chiefly of a nautical character , but , very
well rendered by tho Captains and those connected with the merchant navy , incidental to the locality of the lodge . " Poor Joe , tlio Marine , " was well sung by Bro . Duncan ; tho W . M . sot the table in a roar by tho comicality of the west country ditty of " Old Tom Cobloy , " and " Simon tho Cellarer " was well suited to Bro . Massey . The Tyler ' s toast wound up an evening ' s entertainment which will be long remembered for its conviviality and unanimity .