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next business . Hitherto the important ceremony has been performed by M . E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z . no , 129 , 14 S , Sic , P . P . G . S . N . Cumberland and Westmorland , who alto consecrated Nicholson Chapter two years ago . As Comp . Bowes was detained in London , however , the duty was undertaken by M . E . Comp . W . F . Lamonby , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . 1 st A . S . The three Principals were , therefore ,
installed in regular form as follows : Comps . T . Mandlc , M . E . Z . ; VV . Armstrong , H . j and A . Walter , J . The scriptural passages incidental to thc ceremony were read by the retiring M . E . Z . On the conclave of Principals being closed , the rest of the companions were admitted , when thc other officers were thus invested : Comps . Captain Sewell , S . E . ; Dr .
Dodgson , S . N . ; E . G . Mitchell , P . S . j II . Peacock , 1 st A . S . ; C . J . Gibson , 2 nd A . S . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . ' Smith , P . G . Org ., Organist ; J . H . Banks and G . W . Thompson , Stewards ; and J . Messenger , Janitor . The report of the Auditors was next presented , and the chapter was in the happy position of being clear of debt within a simple sovereign . Before the chapter was closed , on the motion of Comp . Collin ,
seconded by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Lamonby , Installing Principal , was unanimously elected an honorary member of Nicholson Chapter , not only for his assistance rendered that day , but on former occasions on the exaltation of candidates . Comp . Lamonby having replied with " Hearty good wishes" for No . 119 , thc chapter was solemnly
closed . Subsequently the companions adjourned to the Senhouse Arms Hotel , where an elegant repast was partaken of . Under the presidency of Comp . T . Mandlc , M . E . Z ., faced by Comp . P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., a couple of hours were pleasantly whiled away .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The usual quarterly meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Lord Raglan Hotel , Burrage-road , and was in every respect a fair representation of its strength , influence , position , and popularity among the chapters of thc Province of Kent . Comp . H . J . Butter , M . E . Z ., was in the chair , supported by
Comps . T . D . Hayes , as H . ; and VV . B . Lloyd , as J . Among the other officers and companions present were Comps . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . G . Officer Kent , Treas . ; Eugene Sweny , S . N . ; H . Mason , P . S . ; R . Edmonds , 2 nd Asst . S . ; C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; VV , H . Myers , P . Z ., W . S . ; W . Musto , P . Z ., D . C ; H . Mabbett , Janitor ; C . Clapham ,
A . Tucker , H Wilson , G . Frost , R . Hewctson , C . Russell , VV . Rces , j . H . Roberts , D . Campbell , James Poynter , 425 ; A . Saunders , 13 ; and C . Jolly ( Freemason ) . The minutes and accounts of thc last meeting having been passed , the ballot was taken for Bros . C . Ellis and T . R . Richardson , both of the Pattison Lodge , No . 913 , and the result was unanimous , but , owing to unforeseen
circumstances , neither of those brethren were able to be present . The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing twelve months , and the following companions 'were unanimously elected to office : Comps . Hayes , Z . j Lloyd , H . j Eugene [ Sweny , J . ; Penfold ( re-elected ) , Treas . ; H . Pryce , Scribe E . ; H . Mason , Scribe N . j W . T . Vincent , P . S . j and II . Mabbett , Janitor . A Past
Principal s jewel , of thc value of ten guineas , was then voted to Comp . Butter . There being no further business before the chapter , it was closed in due form , and the cc _ viy \ ani- _ - partook of an elegantly-served banquet , prepared by Uro . N . Aloulder , W . M . of Lodge S 29 . The usual loyal and Arch Masonic leasts were honoured , and then the M . E . Z ., with all the
force of his acknowledged eloquence , proposed the toast of "The Provincial Grand Superintendent of Kent , Lord Holmesdale . " He said that that especial toast was one that was woithy cf their most enthusiastic reception . There were in Masonry suns which were overpowering and dazzling , but they were in the atmosphere of that chapter like distant stars , which , although of greater magnitude than
inferior planets nearer to it , did not shine with the effulgence that those closer at home did . They were , in fact , like the planets ivhich showed no light at all when the sun was shining , and so with their Provincial Grand Officers , although the Grand Ofiicers of the Grand Chapter of England , presided over by their Royal Grand '/ .., were effulgent suns in Masonry , yet their own Provincial Grand Officers ,
Comps . Lord Holmesdale and bastes , were nearer to them , and , therefore , shone more resplendently in this , their own particular atmosphere , lie , therefore , proposed their health , and fell assured that itwould be received by the companions of the Pattison Chapter with all the enthusiasm it deserved . The M . E . Z . then introduced the charity box , and in so doing said that one of their esteemed companions had
undertaken the post of Steward at the forthcoming festival for the benefit of the Girls' School—he referred to Comp . Campbell—who not only would there represent the Britannic Lodge , but would also solicit the . suffrages of this chapter on behalf of that most excellent Charity , and he trusted that the proceeds would be commensurate with the character of the chapter and the occasion . The box was then
passed round , and realised two guineas . Thc M . E . Z . then gave one guinea from the Charity Box Fund , and proposed , amid the hearty congratulations of thc companions , "That the sum should be made up to five guineas by a grant fiom the funds of the chapter . " Com ]) . Campbell having returned thanks , the M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of "Comp . Eastes and the rest of the Grand Officers of the
Province of' Kent . " They had several of those shining lights he had before referred to belonging- to their chapter . Some of them were , however , slightly in the shade , and some were still burning with full lustre . Comp . Coupland had been one of the shining lights as one of their Provincial Grand Officers , but was now in the shade as Past P 10-vincial Officer , and the same might be said of Comps .
Denton and McDougal ; hut Comp . Penfold , who was always present at their meetings and represented by that presence the full light of his Masonic knowledge , still stood before them a bright and shining li ght in the province . He might almost call him an " electric light . " lie did not know whether his light was up to one-thousand candle power , but in their chapter he shone as one of its most
brilliant lights , and therefore he should couple his name with tin . toast . Comp . Penfold thought that it would have been belter In have called upon one of those who the M . E . Z . had denominated as being in the shade In respond to the toast , because he firmly believed that if he had done so he would have shone in the matter of eloquence with greater brilliancy than he ( Comp . Penfold ) could ever expect to do .
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But'he must obey the commands of the chief , and therefore thanked the companions most heartily for the reception of the toast . It was a great honour and pleasure to him to be enrolled as one of their Grand Officers . It was something to look forward to with hope , and something to look back upon with pride , and while they could not all expect to arrive at that distinction , yet it would impress their London companions with the fact that there were
opportunities for all to reach to that distinguished position as members of thc Pattison Chapter . He sincerely hoped they would at least take the opportunity during the coming year of visiting the Provincial Grand Chapter , and see for themselves the g'enial character and principles unon which their esteemed Grand Superintendent , Lord Holmesdale , conducted the business of the province . He then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z , "
and in so doing said it was one of the unwritten laws of Masonry , that the I . P . M ., or LP . P ., should propose the health of his successor , and in his opinion it was a very good custom , because thc LP . Officer was , or should be , always at thc elbow of his junior , to assist and advise him in his difficulties . They all could see , and had seen , the manner in which Comp . Butler had carried out the duties entrusted to him , now nearly twelve
months ago . They , he felt sure , not only respected their M . E . Z . for his Masonic principles , which were without reproach , but for his high official and private character , and now that he was about to leave the Principal ' s chair he felt sure that he would still continue to assist them , by his great knowledge and experience , in all matters relative to the success and prosperity of the chapter . He asked them
to drink thc toast with enthusiasm . Comp . Butter , in the course of an . eloquent address , assured the companions of the pleasure he had experienced as their chief officer . It was a work of pleasure , because that work was appreciated by them , lt was utterly impossible for any man to try to secure his own happiness , unless he acted in co-operation with his fellow men . He had read a book entitled " Is Life
Worth Living , and in it was beautifully shown that without co-operation with , and consideration for , the feelings and desires of their fellow creatures , it was impossible to live a life of pure happiness . They must stifle their own desires , and respect thc opinions and prejudices of their fellow creatures , if they wished to enjoy true happiness , and Arch Masonry taught them that as one of its first principles . They must live together , aud in unison , if they
desired to live happily . The highest qualification of a true Masonic life was to know , and feel , that they did to one another as they desired to be done by , and that was taught them both in Craft and Arch Masonry , and the outcome of that teaching had been shown by the peace and unanimity that prevailed in both their lodge and chapter . But now to the subject of the toast . He could only say that he had been supported , during his year of office , by the
genial assistance of every officer and member of thc chapter |; and when he thought of that , it reminded him that it was " more blessed to give than receive , " but he had received all , and the very jewel that they had so unanimously accorded him that night was only another drop in the vast ocean of obligation he was under to them , and showed him , in unmistakable colours , that he had received more than he gave : but it also showed him that his efforts for the success
of the chapter had not been in vain , and now , when he felt his chair , as it were , slipping from under him , he could only tender them his heartfelt thanks , and assure them that as long as he lived , he should always do all that laid in his power for the continued prosperity of the chapter . The next toast was that of "The First and Second Principals , "
to which Comps . Hayes and Lloyd eloquently replied . The toast of " The Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps . Coupland and Denton , who responded . " The Visitors " was responded to b y Comps . Boynton and Saunders . Comp . Sweny replied to a very hearty reception of "The Officers of the Chapter , " and the Janitor's toast concluded the proceedings .
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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 23 S ) . — Thc last meeting of the season of this very nourishing lodge was held on the 2 SU 1 ultimo , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . There were present llros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; A . Tisley , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; Richnell , J . W . ; Sir Charles Palmer , M . O . ; I . II . Dodson , S . O . and Treasurer ; Bedingiield , J . O . ; W . Wigginton . P . G . S . of W ., & c , I . P . M . and Sec . j W . D . Farrington ,
S . D . ; I •. Farrington , J . D . ; C . Brown , I . G . j D . M . Dewar , P . G . O ., Sic . ( lion , member ) . The visitors were W . Bros . Brighten , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey ; Lovegrove , P . G . S . of Works Middx . and Surrey ; J . W . Baldwin and H . J . Lardner , P . G . Stewards Middx . and Surrey ; and Bros . Poynter , Money , Mundey , and Thistle . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Farrington , jun ., Organist 15 S 9 , was
duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the W . M . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Bro . Brighten and another for joining , and for Bro . Ferguson foradvanccment , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . The ceremony of installing Bro . A . Tisley , W . M . for the Hammersmith Mark Lodge , was then proceeded with . The officers appointed by the W . M . to assist him in the ceremonies were Bros . Lovegrove , asS . W . ; Baldwin , as J . W . ;
and Wigginton , as D . C . The W . M . having been dulv inducted into the chair of A ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Walls , I . P . M . ; Richnell , S . W . ; Sir Charles Palmer , | . W . ; W . Wigginton , Sec and R . of M . ; Dodson , M . O . " and Treasurer ; Bedingiield , S . O . ; W . K . Fairington , S . D . ; Brown , J . D . ; Gruggcn , I . G . ; Fairington , jun ., Organist ; Groves , D . C . ; Harrison , Tyler ( by deputy ) . A vote of thanks having been
unanimously passed to Bro . Walls for his services as installing officer , the Secretary announced that Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G . Sic , had graciously accepted the active membership of the lodge , and had that day duly signed and affixed his mark in the book containing the bye laws of the lodge . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent
banquet . Before the removal of the cloth the preliminary Royal and Mark toasts were proposed and loyally drunk . V . W . Bin . Dewar , in a speech of some length , replied unon behalf of " The ( hand ( . dicers , " and W . Bros . _ Brigh . cn and Wifgington responded upon behalf of "The Provincial ' Grand < > i | i ,-,. rs . "' " I lie Health of the W . M . "
followed . Br lisley , in reply , expressed his acknowledgments to 1 ¦ brethren for having unanimously elected him to the chair of the Prince Leopold Lodge , which ,
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although but a new lodge , was rapidly gaining _ ground , and would eventually become one of the most important in the metropolis . ( Hear , hear . ) "The Advancee" came next in order , and Bro . Farrington having made a modest speech in response , "The Health of the Visitors" was warmly proposed by the VV . M ., and having been enthusiastically drunk , Bros . Baldwin and Poynter replied upon behalf of themselves and colleagues . The former said
that he had been present at the consecration of the lodge , and he was pleased to ste that it had made such excellent progress , not only in respect to numbers , but what was of greater importance , in general " working" efficiency . The latter brother made one of thc best after-dinner speeches possible . It was full of wit and metaphor , pungent , but in perfect taste , and at its conclusion Bro . Poynter was loudly applauded . " The Past Masters " came next , and ,
after speaking very flatteringly of the respective services of Bros . Wigginton and Walls , the W . M . presented the latter with a Past Master ' s jewel . These brethren having dul y acknowledged the compliment , the toasts of "The Ofiicers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Richnell and Palmer , and " The Mark Benevolent Fund , " associated with the name of the I . P . M ., brought this most enjoyable evening to a close .
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GLASGOW . —Star Lodge ( No . 219 ) . —A meeting of the members took place at the Hall , No . 12 , Trongate , on Monday , thc 25 th ult ., when there was a good muster of brethren , amongst whom were Bros . David Mearns , I . P . M . ' , acting R . W . Master ; Farlane McFarlane , S . W . ; Thomas F . Hunter , J . W . ; and John Morgan , P . M ., P . G . Treas . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Fisher , P . M . St . Mirrens , Paisley , G . Bible Bearer , P . G . S . W . Renfrewshire ,
and R . R . Lisenden , 317 , Manchester ( Freemason ) . Thc lodge was opened at eight p . m ., and thc minutes of thc previous meeting read and confirmed . Three candidates for initiation were balloted for and unanimousl y elected members of the lodge , and were collectively initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the I . P . M , Bro . David Mearns , who officiated forthe R . W . Master , the latter brother being indisposed , although present , owing
to a very sad family bereavement . 1 he ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . Mearns at length , including the charge , a portion of the sections , and the tracing board , and impressed us very much , especially as this lengthy and elaborate harangue was delivered with the greatest ease . The S . W . during the evening proposed a vote of condolence to the R . VV . M . on the loss he had recently sustained in the death of his son , aged seventeen years , and who had been interred that day . The proposition was seconded and
carried . The acting R . VV . M ., Bro . Mearns , rose and pro- " posed votes of condolence to the widows of the late Bros . VV . H . Bickerton , P . G . Secretary , and George Sinclair , P . G . Treas . of Benevolent Fund , forthe loss they had sustained in thc sudden deaths of their husbands , who were both highly respected and esteemed by all who knew them , and who took a very prominent part in Masonry . This proposition was also seconded and carried . The lodge was afterwards closed in thc usual manner at 9 . 40 .
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The annual dinner of the above excellent club , which is held at thc Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street , Woolwich , took place on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . G . Sculley , Qtrmr . Royal Artillery , and J . D . of 706 , who is also the President of the club . Bro . J . Hooton ,
913 , was the Vice-Chairman . Among the brethren present were Bros . T . E . Ha = sell , Hon . Sec ; G . Kennedy , Sec . 153 6 ; Moulds , 1536 ; Hiscock , 700 ; I ) . Capon , 913 ; A . Jarvis , 913 ; J . II . Roberts , S . D . 700 ; Swanson , 700 ; C . 15 ishop , St . John and St . Paul's ; J . Goalen ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ); andabout twenty oilier members and secular
inends . The dinner was well served , and in every respect thoroughly enjoyable . The CHAIRMAN , in g iving thc toast of thc evening , "Success to the Woolwich Masonic Club , " congratulated the club upon its success , and trusted there would be a still greater success in the coming year .
In giving the toast of "Ihe Absent Members , the CHAIRMAN- said they knew that it was the duty of a soldier to leave his home , and friends , and often his native land , at the call of his country , and as several of their members were so spread over the face of earth and water , it would lie , he felt sure , a source of pleasure to them to know that the club was prosperous and doing well . As for those at home ,
there were many things to keep them away that night , although he knew their hearts were with them , and he trusted they would be with them at their next meeting . ( Cheers ) . "The Health of the Chairman" was proposed in eloquent terms of commendation by Bro . D . CAPON , and responded to with honours . Bro . Scui . l . EV briefly replied , and assured the brethren
he should still continue to do all he could to promote the interest of the club and the happiness of the members . The Vice-Chairman and Host were cordially toasted , and both responded . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Bro . C . Bishop and Mr . C . Smith . The harmony was well sustained throughout the proceedings , which terminated at a late hour .
Bro . Ganz ' s second orchestml concert takes place this afternoon ( Saturday ) at St . James's Hall , when Berlioz's " Episode in the Life of an Artist" is lobe repeated . Beethoven ' s pianoforte concerto in E fiat , and the "Tannhiiuser " overture arc also included in the programme .
IIOL-OWAY ' S OINTMENT _ xn 1 . M . S . —As . Spring advances a most favourable opportunity offers for recti ! , iug irrcgularirie ., renioi-ing ; impurities , and erasine ; blemishes which have arisen from the presence of matters forbad by winter from being transpired through the pores . This searching Ointment , well rubbed upon tiie skin , penetrates to the deeply-seated organs , upon which it exerts a most
wholesome and henvfirial influence . Well niirli all the indicc-tions jiiveway lo this simple treatment , aided by purifying and aperitiev doses of Holloway's 1 ' iJls , round each box of which plain " instruclions " are folded . Uiiious disorders , loss of appetite , fulness after eating , lassitude , gout , and rheumatism may be effectively checked in their painful progress , and the seed ? of ! on _ suil ' erinj eradicated bv these remedies . —TAlivi . T
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next business . Hitherto the important ceremony has been performed by M . E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z . no , 129 , 14 S , Sic , P . P . G . S . N . Cumberland and Westmorland , who alto consecrated Nicholson Chapter two years ago . As Comp . Bowes was detained in London , however , the duty was undertaken by M . E . Comp . W . F . Lamonby , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . 1 st A . S . The three Principals were , therefore ,
installed in regular form as follows : Comps . T . Mandlc , M . E . Z . ; VV . Armstrong , H . j and A . Walter , J . The scriptural passages incidental to thc ceremony were read by the retiring M . E . Z . On the conclave of Principals being closed , the rest of the companions were admitted , when thc other officers were thus invested : Comps . Captain Sewell , S . E . ; Dr .
Dodgson , S . N . ; E . G . Mitchell , P . S . j II . Peacock , 1 st A . S . ; C . J . Gibson , 2 nd A . S . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . ' Smith , P . G . Org ., Organist ; J . H . Banks and G . W . Thompson , Stewards ; and J . Messenger , Janitor . The report of the Auditors was next presented , and the chapter was in the happy position of being clear of debt within a simple sovereign . Before the chapter was closed , on the motion of Comp . Collin ,
seconded by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Lamonby , Installing Principal , was unanimously elected an honorary member of Nicholson Chapter , not only for his assistance rendered that day , but on former occasions on the exaltation of candidates . Comp . Lamonby having replied with " Hearty good wishes" for No . 119 , thc chapter was solemnly
closed . Subsequently the companions adjourned to the Senhouse Arms Hotel , where an elegant repast was partaken of . Under the presidency of Comp . T . Mandlc , M . E . Z ., faced by Comp . P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., a couple of hours were pleasantly whiled away .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The usual quarterly meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Lord Raglan Hotel , Burrage-road , and was in every respect a fair representation of its strength , influence , position , and popularity among the chapters of thc Province of Kent . Comp . H . J . Butter , M . E . Z ., was in the chair , supported by
Comps . T . D . Hayes , as H . ; and VV . B . Lloyd , as J . Among the other officers and companions present were Comps . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . G . Officer Kent , Treas . ; Eugene Sweny , S . N . ; H . Mason , P . S . ; R . Edmonds , 2 nd Asst . S . ; C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; VV , H . Myers , P . Z ., W . S . ; W . Musto , P . Z ., D . C ; H . Mabbett , Janitor ; C . Clapham ,
A . Tucker , H Wilson , G . Frost , R . Hewctson , C . Russell , VV . Rces , j . H . Roberts , D . Campbell , James Poynter , 425 ; A . Saunders , 13 ; and C . Jolly ( Freemason ) . The minutes and accounts of thc last meeting having been passed , the ballot was taken for Bros . C . Ellis and T . R . Richardson , both of the Pattison Lodge , No . 913 , and the result was unanimous , but , owing to unforeseen
circumstances , neither of those brethren were able to be present . The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing twelve months , and the following companions 'were unanimously elected to office : Comps . Hayes , Z . j Lloyd , H . j Eugene [ Sweny , J . ; Penfold ( re-elected ) , Treas . ; H . Pryce , Scribe E . ; H . Mason , Scribe N . j W . T . Vincent , P . S . j and II . Mabbett , Janitor . A Past
Principal s jewel , of thc value of ten guineas , was then voted to Comp . Butter . There being no further business before the chapter , it was closed in due form , and the cc _ viy \ ani- _ - partook of an elegantly-served banquet , prepared by Uro . N . Aloulder , W . M . of Lodge S 29 . The usual loyal and Arch Masonic leasts were honoured , and then the M . E . Z ., with all the
force of his acknowledged eloquence , proposed the toast of "The Provincial Grand Superintendent of Kent , Lord Holmesdale . " He said that that especial toast was one that was woithy cf their most enthusiastic reception . There were in Masonry suns which were overpowering and dazzling , but they were in the atmosphere of that chapter like distant stars , which , although of greater magnitude than
inferior planets nearer to it , did not shine with the effulgence that those closer at home did . They were , in fact , like the planets ivhich showed no light at all when the sun was shining , and so with their Provincial Grand Officers , although the Grand Ofiicers of the Grand Chapter of England , presided over by their Royal Grand '/ .., were effulgent suns in Masonry , yet their own Provincial Grand Officers ,
Comps . Lord Holmesdale and bastes , were nearer to them , and , therefore , shone more resplendently in this , their own particular atmosphere , lie , therefore , proposed their health , and fell assured that itwould be received by the companions of the Pattison Chapter with all the enthusiasm it deserved . The M . E . Z . then introduced the charity box , and in so doing said that one of their esteemed companions had
undertaken the post of Steward at the forthcoming festival for the benefit of the Girls' School—he referred to Comp . Campbell—who not only would there represent the Britannic Lodge , but would also solicit the . suffrages of this chapter on behalf of that most excellent Charity , and he trusted that the proceeds would be commensurate with the character of the chapter and the occasion . The box was then
passed round , and realised two guineas . Thc M . E . Z . then gave one guinea from the Charity Box Fund , and proposed , amid the hearty congratulations of thc companions , "That the sum should be made up to five guineas by a grant fiom the funds of the chapter . " Com ]) . Campbell having returned thanks , the M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of "Comp . Eastes and the rest of the Grand Officers of the
Province of' Kent . " They had several of those shining lights he had before referred to belonging- to their chapter . Some of them were , however , slightly in the shade , and some were still burning with full lustre . Comp . Coupland had been one of the shining lights as one of their Provincial Grand Officers , but was now in the shade as Past P 10-vincial Officer , and the same might be said of Comps .
Denton and McDougal ; hut Comp . Penfold , who was always present at their meetings and represented by that presence the full light of his Masonic knowledge , still stood before them a bright and shining li ght in the province . He might almost call him an " electric light . " lie did not know whether his light was up to one-thousand candle power , but in their chapter he shone as one of its most
brilliant lights , and therefore he should couple his name with tin . toast . Comp . Penfold thought that it would have been belter In have called upon one of those who the M . E . Z . had denominated as being in the shade In respond to the toast , because he firmly believed that if he had done so he would have shone in the matter of eloquence with greater brilliancy than he ( Comp . Penfold ) could ever expect to do .
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But'he must obey the commands of the chief , and therefore thanked the companions most heartily for the reception of the toast . It was a great honour and pleasure to him to be enrolled as one of their Grand Officers . It was something to look forward to with hope , and something to look back upon with pride , and while they could not all expect to arrive at that distinction , yet it would impress their London companions with the fact that there were
opportunities for all to reach to that distinguished position as members of thc Pattison Chapter . He sincerely hoped they would at least take the opportunity during the coming year of visiting the Provincial Grand Chapter , and see for themselves the g'enial character and principles unon which their esteemed Grand Superintendent , Lord Holmesdale , conducted the business of the province . He then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z , "
and in so doing said it was one of the unwritten laws of Masonry , that the I . P . M ., or LP . P ., should propose the health of his successor , and in his opinion it was a very good custom , because thc LP . Officer was , or should be , always at thc elbow of his junior , to assist and advise him in his difficulties . They all could see , and had seen , the manner in which Comp . Butler had carried out the duties entrusted to him , now nearly twelve
months ago . They , he felt sure , not only respected their M . E . Z . for his Masonic principles , which were without reproach , but for his high official and private character , and now that he was about to leave the Principal ' s chair he felt sure that he would still continue to assist them , by his great knowledge and experience , in all matters relative to the success and prosperity of the chapter . He asked them
to drink thc toast with enthusiasm . Comp . Butter , in the course of an . eloquent address , assured the companions of the pleasure he had experienced as their chief officer . It was a work of pleasure , because that work was appreciated by them , lt was utterly impossible for any man to try to secure his own happiness , unless he acted in co-operation with his fellow men . He had read a book entitled " Is Life
Worth Living , and in it was beautifully shown that without co-operation with , and consideration for , the feelings and desires of their fellow creatures , it was impossible to live a life of pure happiness . They must stifle their own desires , and respect thc opinions and prejudices of their fellow creatures , if they wished to enjoy true happiness , and Arch Masonry taught them that as one of its first principles . They must live together , aud in unison , if they
desired to live happily . The highest qualification of a true Masonic life was to know , and feel , that they did to one another as they desired to be done by , and that was taught them both in Craft and Arch Masonry , and the outcome of that teaching had been shown by the peace and unanimity that prevailed in both their lodge and chapter . But now to the subject of the toast . He could only say that he had been supported , during his year of office , by the
genial assistance of every officer and member of thc chapter |; and when he thought of that , it reminded him that it was " more blessed to give than receive , " but he had received all , and the very jewel that they had so unanimously accorded him that night was only another drop in the vast ocean of obligation he was under to them , and showed him , in unmistakable colours , that he had received more than he gave : but it also showed him that his efforts for the success
of the chapter had not been in vain , and now , when he felt his chair , as it were , slipping from under him , he could only tender them his heartfelt thanks , and assure them that as long as he lived , he should always do all that laid in his power for the continued prosperity of the chapter . The next toast was that of "The First and Second Principals , "
to which Comps . Hayes and Lloyd eloquently replied . The toast of " The Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps . Coupland and Denton , who responded . " The Visitors " was responded to b y Comps . Boynton and Saunders . Comp . Sweny replied to a very hearty reception of "The Officers of the Chapter , " and the Janitor's toast concluded the proceedings .
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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 23 S ) . — Thc last meeting of the season of this very nourishing lodge was held on the 2 SU 1 ultimo , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . There were present llros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; A . Tisley , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; Richnell , J . W . ; Sir Charles Palmer , M . O . ; I . II . Dodson , S . O . and Treasurer ; Bedingiield , J . O . ; W . Wigginton . P . G . S . of W ., & c , I . P . M . and Sec . j W . D . Farrington ,
S . D . ; I •. Farrington , J . D . ; C . Brown , I . G . j D . M . Dewar , P . G . O ., Sic . ( lion , member ) . The visitors were W . Bros . Brighten , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey ; Lovegrove , P . G . S . of Works Middx . and Surrey ; J . W . Baldwin and H . J . Lardner , P . G . Stewards Middx . and Surrey ; and Bros . Poynter , Money , Mundey , and Thistle . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Farrington , jun ., Organist 15 S 9 , was
duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the W . M . The ballot was then taken upon behalf of Bro . Brighten and another for joining , and for Bro . Ferguson foradvanccment , and it proved to be unanimous in each case . The ceremony of installing Bro . A . Tisley , W . M . for the Hammersmith Mark Lodge , was then proceeded with . The officers appointed by the W . M . to assist him in the ceremonies were Bros . Lovegrove , asS . W . ; Baldwin , as J . W . ;
and Wigginton , as D . C . The W . M . having been dulv inducted into the chair of A ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Walls , I . P . M . ; Richnell , S . W . ; Sir Charles Palmer , | . W . ; W . Wigginton , Sec and R . of M . ; Dodson , M . O . " and Treasurer ; Bedingiield , S . O . ; W . K . Fairington , S . D . ; Brown , J . D . ; Gruggcn , I . G . ; Fairington , jun ., Organist ; Groves , D . C . ; Harrison , Tyler ( by deputy ) . A vote of thanks having been
unanimously passed to Bro . Walls for his services as installing officer , the Secretary announced that Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G . Sic , had graciously accepted the active membership of the lodge , and had that day duly signed and affixed his mark in the book containing the bye laws of the lodge . The brethren then adjourned to an excellent
banquet . Before the removal of the cloth the preliminary Royal and Mark toasts were proposed and loyally drunk . V . W . Bin . Dewar , in a speech of some length , replied unon behalf of " The ( hand ( . dicers , " and W . Bros . _ Brigh . cn and Wifgington responded upon behalf of "The Provincial ' Grand < > i | i ,-,. rs . "' " I lie Health of the W . M . "
followed . Br lisley , in reply , expressed his acknowledgments to 1 ¦ brethren for having unanimously elected him to the chair of the Prince Leopold Lodge , which ,
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although but a new lodge , was rapidly gaining _ ground , and would eventually become one of the most important in the metropolis . ( Hear , hear . ) "The Advancee" came next in order , and Bro . Farrington having made a modest speech in response , "The Health of the Visitors" was warmly proposed by the VV . M ., and having been enthusiastically drunk , Bros . Baldwin and Poynter replied upon behalf of themselves and colleagues . The former said
that he had been present at the consecration of the lodge , and he was pleased to ste that it had made such excellent progress , not only in respect to numbers , but what was of greater importance , in general " working" efficiency . The latter brother made one of thc best after-dinner speeches possible . It was full of wit and metaphor , pungent , but in perfect taste , and at its conclusion Bro . Poynter was loudly applauded . " The Past Masters " came next , and ,
after speaking very flatteringly of the respective services of Bros . Wigginton and Walls , the W . M . presented the latter with a Past Master ' s jewel . These brethren having dul y acknowledged the compliment , the toasts of "The Ofiicers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Richnell and Palmer , and " The Mark Benevolent Fund , " associated with the name of the I . P . M ., brought this most enjoyable evening to a close .
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GLASGOW . —Star Lodge ( No . 219 ) . —A meeting of the members took place at the Hall , No . 12 , Trongate , on Monday , thc 25 th ult ., when there was a good muster of brethren , amongst whom were Bros . David Mearns , I . P . M . ' , acting R . W . Master ; Farlane McFarlane , S . W . ; Thomas F . Hunter , J . W . ; and John Morgan , P . M ., P . G . Treas . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Fisher , P . M . St . Mirrens , Paisley , G . Bible Bearer , P . G . S . W . Renfrewshire ,
and R . R . Lisenden , 317 , Manchester ( Freemason ) . Thc lodge was opened at eight p . m ., and thc minutes of thc previous meeting read and confirmed . Three candidates for initiation were balloted for and unanimousl y elected members of the lodge , and were collectively initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the I . P . M , Bro . David Mearns , who officiated forthe R . W . Master , the latter brother being indisposed , although present , owing
to a very sad family bereavement . 1 he ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . Mearns at length , including the charge , a portion of the sections , and the tracing board , and impressed us very much , especially as this lengthy and elaborate harangue was delivered with the greatest ease . The S . W . during the evening proposed a vote of condolence to the R . VV . M . on the loss he had recently sustained in the death of his son , aged seventeen years , and who had been interred that day . The proposition was seconded and
carried . The acting R . VV . M ., Bro . Mearns , rose and pro- " posed votes of condolence to the widows of the late Bros . VV . H . Bickerton , P . G . Secretary , and George Sinclair , P . G . Treas . of Benevolent Fund , forthe loss they had sustained in thc sudden deaths of their husbands , who were both highly respected and esteemed by all who knew them , and who took a very prominent part in Masonry . This proposition was also seconded and carried . The lodge was afterwards closed in thc usual manner at 9 . 40 .
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The annual dinner of the above excellent club , which is held at thc Earl of Chatham , Thomas-street , Woolwich , took place on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . G . Sculley , Qtrmr . Royal Artillery , and J . D . of 706 , who is also the President of the club . Bro . J . Hooton ,
913 , was the Vice-Chairman . Among the brethren present were Bros . T . E . Ha = sell , Hon . Sec ; G . Kennedy , Sec . 153 6 ; Moulds , 1536 ; Hiscock , 700 ; I ) . Capon , 913 ; A . Jarvis , 913 ; J . II . Roberts , S . D . 700 ; Swanson , 700 ; C . 15 ishop , St . John and St . Paul's ; J . Goalen ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ); andabout twenty oilier members and secular
inends . The dinner was well served , and in every respect thoroughly enjoyable . The CHAIRMAN , in g iving thc toast of thc evening , "Success to the Woolwich Masonic Club , " congratulated the club upon its success , and trusted there would be a still greater success in the coming year .
In giving the toast of "Ihe Absent Members , the CHAIRMAN- said they knew that it was the duty of a soldier to leave his home , and friends , and often his native land , at the call of his country , and as several of their members were so spread over the face of earth and water , it would lie , he felt sure , a source of pleasure to them to know that the club was prosperous and doing well . As for those at home ,
there were many things to keep them away that night , although he knew their hearts were with them , and he trusted they would be with them at their next meeting . ( Cheers ) . "The Health of the Chairman" was proposed in eloquent terms of commendation by Bro . D . CAPON , and responded to with honours . Bro . Scui . l . EV briefly replied , and assured the brethren
he should still continue to do all he could to promote the interest of the club and the happiness of the members . The Vice-Chairman and Host were cordially toasted , and both responded . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Bro . C . Bishop and Mr . C . Smith . The harmony was well sustained throughout the proceedings , which terminated at a late hour .
Bro . Ganz ' s second orchestml concert takes place this afternoon ( Saturday ) at St . James's Hall , when Berlioz's " Episode in the Life of an Artist" is lobe repeated . Beethoven ' s pianoforte concerto in E fiat , and the "Tannhiiuser " overture arc also included in the programme .
IIOL-OWAY ' S OINTMENT _ xn 1 . M . S . —As . Spring advances a most favourable opportunity offers for recti ! , iug irrcgularirie ., renioi-ing ; impurities , and erasine ; blemishes which have arisen from the presence of matters forbad by winter from being transpired through the pores . This searching Ointment , well rubbed upon tiie skin , penetrates to the deeply-seated organs , upon which it exerts a most
wholesome and henvfirial influence . Well niirli all the indicc-tions jiiveway lo this simple treatment , aided by purifying and aperitiev doses of Holloway's 1 ' iJls , round each box of which plain " instruclions " are folded . Uiiious disorders , loss of appetite , fulness after eating , lassitude , gout , and rheumatism may be effectively checked in their painful progress , and the seed ? of ! on _ suil ' erinj eradicated bv these remedies . —TAlivi . T