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" Lear , " " Hamlet , " " Othello , " and " Iago , " it was impossible he could ever delineate them upon the stage with anything like the truth and consistency in which they were pictured on Shakespeare ' s golden page . There only could they fully enter into the loftiness of conception ,
accurately note the delicate niceties of distinction , and feast upon the sublime imager )' There had been critics who claimed a higher excellence for the comedies , others had given thc palm to the tragedies . The fact was , they were almost equally great . Shakespeare was " always
good alike , " "he is your only tragedy maker , " " he alone is hig h fantastical , " certainly he was the most versatile and universal genius the world had ever seen ; the most absolute master of the human heart , the very high priest of nature . He possessed a talismonic , " open
sasame , " which enabled him to enter at will into the very souls of his characters , and represent them to the very life . He described better than anyone else has ever done , the tenderest emotion , the most violent anguish , and the wildest passion . As he could frown like thunder , so he smiled as
the sunshine . As he was terrible as the lion , so he was gentle as the dove , andsweet as thenightingale . Who but he could have pourtrayed such angelic creatures as "Imogen " and "Cordelia . " Who but he could have penned such paradisiacal love scenes as those of " Itomeo and Juliet , ''
"The Tempest , " and the "Winter ' s Tale ?" What a spring-tide freshness did they exhibit , what a glow of imagination , what celestial beauties , what truly pastoral charms ? The very exajrsrerations into which the lovers ran were as natural as they were charming . Bro . Austin gave
extensive quotations from these scenes , and went on to speak of Shakspeare ' s intense love of nature , his passionate fondness for flowers , his glowing patriotism , and his complete universality , illustrating his remarks by numerous (( notations , and concluded . by saying , that it was impossible
to estimate the extent of their indebtedness to this darling Shakspeare , this prince of poets , this king of men , this imperial monarch of the muse . They could not conceive how vast had been the influence he had exerted in moulding the character and guiding the thought of the nation , nor how much they owed to him for the purity
of that " Native English he so much loved and used with such magical ellect . They could not better display their reverence for his glorious memory than by cultivating a nearer companionship with him ; following him more closel y in the wild flig hts of his imagination , and drinking still deeper of the perennial springs of his inspiration . No nobler or more indestructible
monument could be raised to perpetuate his memory than he himself had built up iu his unrivalled works . " Age cannot wither them , nor custom stale their infinite variety . " the toast was drunk in solemn silence . Several other toasts followed , including , " The Worshipful Master , "
proposed by Bro . Hartly , P . M ., which was most enthusiastically received , and suitably responded to by the W . M ., " I'he Immediate Past Master , " ( Bro . W . H . Pratt ) , proposed by the W . M ., " The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . S . G . W ., and " The Officers of the Lodge , "
proposed by Bro . the Rev . S . J . B . Bradshaw , P . P . G . Chaplain , Northumberland . The last toast was given at about eleven o ' clock , and closed a thoroughly successful and most enjoyable meeting . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . J 051 ) . —
The regular meeting ol this Lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athen . eum , on Monday , 5 th May . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . J . Sly , the chair of the lodge was taken by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of England , who was supported by Bros . W . Hall , P . M .: T .
Mason , P . M . ; E . Airey , S . W . ; John Hatch , P . M ., as J . W . ; James Taylor , S . D . j George Sutton , as J . D . ; H . Longman , I . G . ; N . \ V . Helme , F . C . ; James Ellershaw , 281 ; Thomas Jackson , Steward ; J . Watson , Tyler . The ballot having proved unanimous in favour of A .
L . P . Dodson , Esq ., ol Littledale Hall , he was duly initiated into Freemasonry by the acting W . M ., after which the third degree was conferred on Bro . Helme by Iiro . Hall , P . AI . Several Grand Lodge certificates were delivered to the brethren , and a grant of three guineas from the Lodge funds " was made to Dr , Moore ' s list for
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stewardship of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . An emergency meeting of the Lodge was held on the 2 nd of May , for the purpose of instruction . ABERYSTWITH . —Aberystwith Lodge ( No . 1072 ) . —The last meeting for the season of this
lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Aberystwith , on thc ist inst ., under the presidency of Bro . G . T . Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . South Wales , Western Division , supported by his officers Among the visitors were noticed the W . Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray , D . P . G . M .
Monmouthshire , and Bro . W . M . Rees , P . M . Cambian Lodge , Neath . The business consisted of raising Bros . Dr . Pugh , and Griffith Jones to the sublime degree of M . M . and passing Bro . B . Ellis Morgan to F . C . The ceremonies in each degree , were conducted in Bro . Smith ' s
well-known style , and calling forth well deserved enconiums from both visitors and members . The brethren again missed the welcome sight of the W . M . ' s face ( Bro . Wm . Williams , F . R . C . S . ) through continued indisposition and wished him better health . The well-known S . W .
was unfortunately absent , owing to a severe cold , his chair being ably filled by Bro . E . L . Cole , P . M . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned until the ist Thursday in October , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The cloth being removed some excellent songs were
ably sung by Bros . Homfray , Smith , Baker , and others , and the brethren separated at an early hour . HARROW LODGE ( NO . 13 10 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday ,
6 th May , at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . The Lodge was opened by Bro . W . H . Green , Prov . G . Dir . of Cer . Middlesex , the W . M . The minutes of last lodge weie read and confirmed , report of audit committee read and adopted , and ordered to he recorded on the minutes . Ballot was taken
for Mr . James Chapman as a candidate for initiation , which was declared to be unanimous in favour - of his admission , and he , being in attendance , was initiated . Mallet was taken for Bro . M . D . Lowenstark as a joining member , which was declared to be unanimous . Bros . Speed
and Wilks were passed to the Second Degree . A dispensation from the M . W . G . Master having been read by Bro . W . II . Green , W . M ., authorising the brethren to instal Bro . Spencer Homewood as the W . M ,, he being at the present time
the W . M . of the Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 , Bro . Homewood was presented by Bro . William Smeed , and installed by Bro . Coutts , P . M . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his ollieers for the ensuinsr vear : —Bro . W . H .
Green , I . P . M . ; George A . Smith , P . M . Beadon Lodge , 610 , S . W . ; John Harrison , J . W . ; John Coutts , P . M ., Treas . ; George Cattel , P . M ., Sec ; Frederick Harrison , W . M . Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , S . D . ; Thos Hammond , W . M . Euphrates Lodge , No . 212 , J . D . ; James A . Martin , I . G . j
William Kipps , Org . ; Edward Rawson , Dir . of Cer . ; Josh . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " Bro . W . H . Green , the I . P . M ., " presented him with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , voted from the lodge funds in
recognition i . i his valuable services to the Lodge during the past year . The visitors present were : — Bros . William Seaman , W . M . Beadon Lodge , No . 619 ; AVilliam Kindon , J . W . Beadon Lodge , No . 619 ; J . W . Avery , P . M ., Acacia , 13145 Geo . Allen , J . D . St . Luke ' s , 144 ;
Edwin Scott , S . W . Belgrave , 749 ; J . Palmer , P . M . Egyptian , 27 ; A . J . Ireton , I . G . 1343 ; John R . Goodior , Gihon , 49 ; Hayward , Domatic , 177 . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( NO . 1426 ) . — The first meeting of this lodge since its
consecration took , place on Saturday last , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , for the initiation of candidates aud the admission of joining members , and also to agree upon a code of bye-laws . Bro . J . Stevjns , W . M ., and all the officers were present . A ballot took place , and five candidates
for initiation were all approved , antl subsequently 30 joining members were affiliated to the lodge . The bye-laws , as proposed , were agreed to , fixing the initiation fee at seven guineas and the joining fee at 20 guineas . The following candidates were then severally initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . —Mr . George Jenkins , Mr . William
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Jackson , Mr . William Barber , Mr . William Frc derick Kibble , and Mr . John Boulton . The ceremonies was well performed , and wasmateriall y assisted by accompaniment on the harmonium by Bro . Worrell , Organist of Beckenham Church . Bro . Simpson . P . G . Chap ., was invested as the
Chaplam of the lodge , who afterwards moved a vote of thanks to the W . Master for his present to the lodge of a very handsome bible , and in doing so said that as Freemasonry was essentially a religious order , and that the foundation of all blessings was to be found in that sacred volume , they must all
feel happy and thankful that the Wor . Master had made them such a gift , and he hoped that the lodge might long meet and prosper . Bro . Headon , S . W ., seconded the motion , which was unanimously agreed to . The Wor . Master said he was very much obliged to the Grand Chaplain and the
brethren for the compliment they had paid to him in passing the vote of thanks , and he could assure them that it was a great pleasure to him to have the opportunity of making such a gift , and he hoped that it would remain on their pedestel for many years to come , and that the princi ples
contained in it would be followed by each member of the lodge , as it was a book which ought to actuate them in all the phases of life . It was a large book , but it was for the Great City Lodge , and that lodge , of course , required a great book . He remarked , however , upon the contributions made by other members ofthe lodge , and thought
they ought also to be included in the vote of thanks which was given to him . This was done , and afterwards Bro . Simpson expressed his intention to present the lodge with a photographic album , on condition that every member should contribute his portrait towards it . The lodge was then closed , and after light refreshment the brethren adjourned .
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PANMURE CHAPTER ( NO . 720 . ) . —This chapter held its ninth installation meeting on Monday , the 12 th instant , at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . Every officer was in in his place , and the meeting was well attended . Among those present were the M . E . Z ., Comp . It . H . Harvey j Comps . S .
Davison , H . ; H . Smith , J . ; James Stevens , P . Z . and Scribe E . ; H . C . Levander , P . Z ., and Treasurer ; C . Hammerton , Scribe N . ; G . Waterall , P . S . j T . H . Pulsford , A . S . j W . Worrell , D . C . ; M . S . Larlham , Steward ; Joseph Runn , P . Z . ; John Read , P . Z . ; John
Rexworthy , Thomas Jones , It . A . Field , A . Burrell , & c . and visitors , Comps . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; William Ough , P . G . D . C ; S . Poynter , 902 ; S . It . Rogers , P . S . Hermes Chapter ; and A . G . Bragg , 857 . The minutes of the previous convocation having been confirmed , Comp . John
Read , P . Z ., proceeded to instal the newly elected Principals , and respectivel y inducted Comp . Davison into the chair of Z ., Comp . H . Smith as H . ; and Comp . C . Hammerton as J . The perfection with which this difficult and important duty was performed b y Comp . Read , called forth
expressions of well deserved eulogy . The officers of the chapter were then invested as follows , viz .: —Comps . James Stevens , P . Z . and Z . 771 , Scribe E ., ( re-invested for the fifth time ) ; H . C . Levander , P . Z ., as Treas . ( re-invested for the fourth time ); George Waterall , as N . j T . H .
Pulsford , P . S . j W . Worrell , Senior A . S . j M . S . Larlham , Junior A . S . ; John Rexworthy , D . C . ; and it . It . Field , Steward . On the proposition of the Scribe E ., the chapter , in consideration of the services rendered by their Janitor for many years past , and of his increasing
infirmities , voted him a retiring pension of twothirds of his salary . Propositions were then taken for the ensuing convocation , and the chapter was then closed . A pleasant supper followed labour , and the companions separated at an early hour .
S .. _ .. UJ _ : >_ T . —Thc only guaranreed cure for Toothache . —This extraordinary application , marvellous i * r its eU ' ecls . gives immediate relief , without injuring tlie tooth , ami forms a temporary stopping , is . il . il .: post free rs . 3 d . The COKALITE TOOTH PASTE , for cleansing ami improving the teeth , imparls a natural redness to the gums , aud gives brilliancy to thc enamel . Price rs . 6 il . The KOYAL IJEvnutlcE , prepared from a recipe as used by her Majesty , gives the teeth a pearl-like whiteness , and imparts a delicious fragrance , to the breath . Price is . 6 d . Sold bv all chemists and perfumer , and by the proprietors , MESSRS . GABRIEL , the old-established V _ cn . ti _ . ts , Ti Ludfiate-hill , and 5 6 , Harlcy-strcet , Cavendish-square , London ,
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" Lear , " " Hamlet , " " Othello , " and " Iago , " it was impossible he could ever delineate them upon the stage with anything like the truth and consistency in which they were pictured on Shakespeare ' s golden page . There only could they fully enter into the loftiness of conception ,
accurately note the delicate niceties of distinction , and feast upon the sublime imager )' There had been critics who claimed a higher excellence for the comedies , others had given thc palm to the tragedies . The fact was , they were almost equally great . Shakespeare was " always
good alike , " "he is your only tragedy maker , " " he alone is hig h fantastical , " certainly he was the most versatile and universal genius the world had ever seen ; the most absolute master of the human heart , the very high priest of nature . He possessed a talismonic , " open
sasame , " which enabled him to enter at will into the very souls of his characters , and represent them to the very life . He described better than anyone else has ever done , the tenderest emotion , the most violent anguish , and the wildest passion . As he could frown like thunder , so he smiled as
the sunshine . As he was terrible as the lion , so he was gentle as the dove , andsweet as thenightingale . Who but he could have pourtrayed such angelic creatures as "Imogen " and "Cordelia . " Who but he could have penned such paradisiacal love scenes as those of " Itomeo and Juliet , ''
"The Tempest , " and the "Winter ' s Tale ?" What a spring-tide freshness did they exhibit , what a glow of imagination , what celestial beauties , what truly pastoral charms ? The very exajrsrerations into which the lovers ran were as natural as they were charming . Bro . Austin gave
extensive quotations from these scenes , and went on to speak of Shakspeare ' s intense love of nature , his passionate fondness for flowers , his glowing patriotism , and his complete universality , illustrating his remarks by numerous (( notations , and concluded . by saying , that it was impossible
to estimate the extent of their indebtedness to this darling Shakspeare , this prince of poets , this king of men , this imperial monarch of the muse . They could not conceive how vast had been the influence he had exerted in moulding the character and guiding the thought of the nation , nor how much they owed to him for the purity
of that " Native English he so much loved and used with such magical ellect . They could not better display their reverence for his glorious memory than by cultivating a nearer companionship with him ; following him more closel y in the wild flig hts of his imagination , and drinking still deeper of the perennial springs of his inspiration . No nobler or more indestructible
monument could be raised to perpetuate his memory than he himself had built up iu his unrivalled works . " Age cannot wither them , nor custom stale their infinite variety . " the toast was drunk in solemn silence . Several other toasts followed , including , " The Worshipful Master , "
proposed by Bro . Hartly , P . M ., which was most enthusiastically received , and suitably responded to by the W . M ., " I'he Immediate Past Master , " ( Bro . W . H . Pratt ) , proposed by the W . M ., " The Visitors , " proposed by Bro . J . L . Hine , P . P . S . G . W ., and " The Officers of the Lodge , "
proposed by Bro . the Rev . S . J . B . Bradshaw , P . P . G . Chaplain , Northumberland . The last toast was given at about eleven o ' clock , and closed a thoroughly successful and most enjoyable meeting . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . J 051 ) . —
The regular meeting ol this Lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athen . eum , on Monday , 5 th May . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . J . Sly , the chair of the lodge was taken by Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of England , who was supported by Bros . W . Hall , P . M .: T .
Mason , P . M . ; E . Airey , S . W . ; John Hatch , P . M ., as J . W . ; James Taylor , S . D . j George Sutton , as J . D . ; H . Longman , I . G . ; N . \ V . Helme , F . C . ; James Ellershaw , 281 ; Thomas Jackson , Steward ; J . Watson , Tyler . The ballot having proved unanimous in favour of A .
L . P . Dodson , Esq ., ol Littledale Hall , he was duly initiated into Freemasonry by the acting W . M ., after which the third degree was conferred on Bro . Helme by Iiro . Hall , P . AI . Several Grand Lodge certificates were delivered to the brethren , and a grant of three guineas from the Lodge funds " was made to Dr , Moore ' s list for
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stewardship of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . An emergency meeting of the Lodge was held on the 2 nd of May , for the purpose of instruction . ABERYSTWITH . —Aberystwith Lodge ( No . 1072 ) . —The last meeting for the season of this
lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Aberystwith , on thc ist inst ., under the presidency of Bro . G . T . Smith , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . South Wales , Western Division , supported by his officers Among the visitors were noticed the W . Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray , D . P . G . M .
Monmouthshire , and Bro . W . M . Rees , P . M . Cambian Lodge , Neath . The business consisted of raising Bros . Dr . Pugh , and Griffith Jones to the sublime degree of M . M . and passing Bro . B . Ellis Morgan to F . C . The ceremonies in each degree , were conducted in Bro . Smith ' s
well-known style , and calling forth well deserved enconiums from both visitors and members . The brethren again missed the welcome sight of the W . M . ' s face ( Bro . Wm . Williams , F . R . C . S . ) through continued indisposition and wished him better health . The well-known S . W .
was unfortunately absent , owing to a severe cold , his chair being ably filled by Bro . E . L . Cole , P . M . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned until the ist Thursday in October , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The cloth being removed some excellent songs were
ably sung by Bros . Homfray , Smith , Baker , and others , and the brethren separated at an early hour . HARROW LODGE ( NO . 13 10 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday ,
6 th May , at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . The Lodge was opened by Bro . W . H . Green , Prov . G . Dir . of Cer . Middlesex , the W . M . The minutes of last lodge weie read and confirmed , report of audit committee read and adopted , and ordered to he recorded on the minutes . Ballot was taken
for Mr . James Chapman as a candidate for initiation , which was declared to be unanimous in favour - of his admission , and he , being in attendance , was initiated . Mallet was taken for Bro . M . D . Lowenstark as a joining member , which was declared to be unanimous . Bros . Speed
and Wilks were passed to the Second Degree . A dispensation from the M . W . G . Master having been read by Bro . W . II . Green , W . M ., authorising the brethren to instal Bro . Spencer Homewood as the W . M ,, he being at the present time
the W . M . of the Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 , Bro . Homewood was presented by Bro . William Smeed , and installed by Bro . Coutts , P . M . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his ollieers for the ensuinsr vear : —Bro . W . H .
Green , I . P . M . ; George A . Smith , P . M . Beadon Lodge , 610 , S . W . ; John Harrison , J . W . ; John Coutts , P . M ., Treas . ; George Cattel , P . M ., Sec ; Frederick Harrison , W . M . Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , S . D . ; Thos Hammond , W . M . Euphrates Lodge , No . 212 , J . D . ; James A . Martin , I . G . j
William Kipps , Org . ; Edward Rawson , Dir . of Cer . ; Josh . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a banquet . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " Bro . W . H . Green , the I . P . M ., " presented him with a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , voted from the lodge funds in
recognition i . i his valuable services to the Lodge during the past year . The visitors present were : — Bros . William Seaman , W . M . Beadon Lodge , No . 619 ; AVilliam Kindon , J . W . Beadon Lodge , No . 619 ; J . W . Avery , P . M ., Acacia , 13145 Geo . Allen , J . D . St . Luke ' s , 144 ;
Edwin Scott , S . W . Belgrave , 749 ; J . Palmer , P . M . Egyptian , 27 ; A . J . Ireton , I . G . 1343 ; John R . Goodior , Gihon , 49 ; Hayward , Domatic , 177 . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( NO . 1426 ) . — The first meeting of this lodge since its
consecration took , place on Saturday last , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , for the initiation of candidates aud the admission of joining members , and also to agree upon a code of bye-laws . Bro . J . Stevjns , W . M ., and all the officers were present . A ballot took place , and five candidates
for initiation were all approved , antl subsequently 30 joining members were affiliated to the lodge . The bye-laws , as proposed , were agreed to , fixing the initiation fee at seven guineas and the joining fee at 20 guineas . The following candidates were then severally initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . —Mr . George Jenkins , Mr . William
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Jackson , Mr . William Barber , Mr . William Frc derick Kibble , and Mr . John Boulton . The ceremonies was well performed , and wasmateriall y assisted by accompaniment on the harmonium by Bro . Worrell , Organist of Beckenham Church . Bro . Simpson . P . G . Chap ., was invested as the
Chaplam of the lodge , who afterwards moved a vote of thanks to the W . Master for his present to the lodge of a very handsome bible , and in doing so said that as Freemasonry was essentially a religious order , and that the foundation of all blessings was to be found in that sacred volume , they must all
feel happy and thankful that the Wor . Master had made them such a gift , and he hoped that the lodge might long meet and prosper . Bro . Headon , S . W ., seconded the motion , which was unanimously agreed to . The Wor . Master said he was very much obliged to the Grand Chaplain and the
brethren for the compliment they had paid to him in passing the vote of thanks , and he could assure them that it was a great pleasure to him to have the opportunity of making such a gift , and he hoped that it would remain on their pedestel for many years to come , and that the princi ples
contained in it would be followed by each member of the lodge , as it was a book which ought to actuate them in all the phases of life . It was a large book , but it was for the Great City Lodge , and that lodge , of course , required a great book . He remarked , however , upon the contributions made by other members ofthe lodge , and thought
they ought also to be included in the vote of thanks which was given to him . This was done , and afterwards Bro . Simpson expressed his intention to present the lodge with a photographic album , on condition that every member should contribute his portrait towards it . The lodge was then closed , and after light refreshment the brethren adjourned .
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PANMURE CHAPTER ( NO . 720 . ) . —This chapter held its ninth installation meeting on Monday , the 12 th instant , at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . Every officer was in in his place , and the meeting was well attended . Among those present were the M . E . Z ., Comp . It . H . Harvey j Comps . S .
Davison , H . ; H . Smith , J . ; James Stevens , P . Z . and Scribe E . ; H . C . Levander , P . Z ., and Treasurer ; C . Hammerton , Scribe N . ; G . Waterall , P . S . j T . H . Pulsford , A . S . j W . Worrell , D . C . ; M . S . Larlham , Steward ; Joseph Runn , P . Z . ; John Read , P . Z . ; John
Rexworthy , Thomas Jones , It . A . Field , A . Burrell , & c . and visitors , Comps . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; William Ough , P . G . D . C ; S . Poynter , 902 ; S . It . Rogers , P . S . Hermes Chapter ; and A . G . Bragg , 857 . The minutes of the previous convocation having been confirmed , Comp . John
Read , P . Z ., proceeded to instal the newly elected Principals , and respectivel y inducted Comp . Davison into the chair of Z ., Comp . H . Smith as H . ; and Comp . C . Hammerton as J . The perfection with which this difficult and important duty was performed b y Comp . Read , called forth
expressions of well deserved eulogy . The officers of the chapter were then invested as follows , viz .: —Comps . James Stevens , P . Z . and Z . 771 , Scribe E ., ( re-invested for the fifth time ) ; H . C . Levander , P . Z ., as Treas . ( re-invested for the fourth time ); George Waterall , as N . j T . H .
Pulsford , P . S . j W . Worrell , Senior A . S . j M . S . Larlham , Junior A . S . ; John Rexworthy , D . C . ; and it . It . Field , Steward . On the proposition of the Scribe E ., the chapter , in consideration of the services rendered by their Janitor for many years past , and of his increasing
infirmities , voted him a retiring pension of twothirds of his salary . Propositions were then taken for the ensuing convocation , and the chapter was then closed . A pleasant supper followed labour , and the companions separated at an early hour .
S .. _ .. UJ _ : >_ T . —Thc only guaranreed cure for Toothache . —This extraordinary application , marvellous i * r its eU ' ecls . gives immediate relief , without injuring tlie tooth , ami forms a temporary stopping , is . il . il .: post free rs . 3 d . The COKALITE TOOTH PASTE , for cleansing ami improving the teeth , imparls a natural redness to the gums , aud gives brilliancy to thc enamel . Price rs . 6 il . The KOYAL IJEvnutlcE , prepared from a recipe as used by her Majesty , gives the teeth a pearl-like whiteness , and imparts a delicious fragrance , to the breath . Price is . 6 d . Sold bv all chemists and perfumer , and by the proprietors , MESSRS . GABRIEL , the old-established V _ cn . ti _ . ts , Ti Ludfiate-hill , and 5 6 , Harlcy-strcet , Cavendish-square , London ,