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with this gold box , then * united , most sincere , and heartfelt good wishes , thus appreciating and paying homage to true Masonic worth in your person . Let me assure yon , that the object of this pleasing ceremony springs from a pure and
hig h source . It is the most effective means your brethren have of conveying to y ' ou their fraternal regard and affection , and in so doing , we fervently hope that in your path through life , it will furnish you with the happiest reflections . I will now , Bro . Benham , read the inscription : —
" Prince of Wales Lodge , Lodge 1003 . "To "VV . Bro . P . W . Benham , founder , First W . M ., Treas ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., P . G . Treas ., P . Z ., kc ., as a token of esteem and regard for his untiring exertions in promoting its unprecedented prosperity . — Jersey , August , 1873 . "
Then he handed the box to Bro . Benham , saying : — " I shall only add an earnest prayer , that it may please the Grand Architect of the Universe to bless yoa with health and happiness long to enjoy the esteem and regard of your brethren , and the respect of all good men . " Bro . P .
W . Benham , deeply moved , in feeling and appropriate terms , set forth the unexpected pleasure which had come to him in the presentation of the elegant testimonial he had just received . He felt assured , that his efforts , humble as they had been , were , at least , directed to one
great point , the advancement of Masonry , the upholding of its dignity and prestige , the supporting of Masonic Charities , and the promotion of fraternal concord and affection . He also alluded to the gratification he felt at receiving the testimonial from so old anti respected a
Mason , as his esteemed friend , Bro . Schmitt . He concluded by stating how valuable and dear the token presented to him wonld ever be , and by heartily thanking his brethren , who had thus kindly marked their approbation of his conduct . The snuff box , made of chased gold , is one of the most elegant and neat nieces of
workmanship of this kind . The lotlge was closed in love and perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment-room , where , notwithstanding the iinpropitious state of the weather , about seventy brethren partook of an excellent supper , and the utmost gootl humour and good fellowship prevailed . They separated at a reasonable hour , highly delighted with the day ' s proceedings .
DEVONSHIRE . Sovrii MOLTON * . —Loyal . Lodge of Industry ( No . 421 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the MasonicHall , on Tuesday last , under the presidency of Bro . Cole , W . M ., when Mr . Richard Paige was balloted for , unanimousl y elected , and duly initiated . Bros . Reed and
Traile were passed to the second degree , and Bro . Hannaford raised to the sublime degree oi a M . M . In this lodge the whole of the ceremonies , charges , and lectures , are given to candidates on the conferring of every degree , which would cause a great amount of bodily and
mental fatigue to the W . M ., did he not call to his aid the services of the P . M . ' s present . On this occasion , he was assisted by P . M . ' s Shapland Oram , Kingdon , and Furse . The division ol labour makes the W . M . ' s duties light and pleasant to him and the lodge .
HAMPSHIRE . ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No 1331 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of tin ; prosperous lodge was held in the Royal Hotel High-street , on the ist inst . The W . M ., Bro . J Fenn , occupied the chair of K . S ., supported b ) the following officers : —Bros . C . Carnegie
G . Purst ., Hants , I . P . M . ; Capt . Richardson R . E . S . W . j A . M'Kenzie , J . W . j T . W . Mayer as S . ; D . R . Bennett , J . D . ; R . White , Sec . J * ' . Anderson , I . G . ; U . Lucas , Tyler . Then was a numerous muster of the brethren , inclu ding the following visitors : —Bros . Warren Scadden , Phillips , and Turner , No . 491 . ant
J . H . Webb , No . 45 . The lodge was openet in form in the lirst degree , and the minutes o the last meeting confirmed . A ballot was ther taken for Sergt . Thomas , 7 th Hussars , ant Sergts . Harper and Monrow , Control Depart ment , which proved unanimous in each case The candidates were then initiated b y the W . M . the S . Warden giving the charge , and tin
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J . Warden presenting the working tools , Eight subscribers were obtained for the Masonic : Charitable Association in connection with the lodge . Bros . Phillips and Scadden , No . 491 , were proposed as joining members ; and it was decided to meet on the Sth inst ., to raise those brethren
to the degree of M . M ., should thelodge approve their admission . A resolution , expressing the hearty desire of thc lodge for the future welfare of the brethren about to leave the division , was unanimously agreed to . The W . Masters , Wardens , and Secretary , were requested to attend the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at
Basingstoke , on the r 6 th inst . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren sat down to supper , which was served up in Messrs . Goodacre ' s usual excellent style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , to which Bros . White , Denison , and Webb , materially contributed by their good singing .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST )
LIVERPOOL . —St . John s Lodge ( No . 67 , 3 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Royal Mersey Yacht Club Hotel , Duke Street , and was attended by a large muster of the brethren [ connected with the flourishing lodge . The
following officers and brethren supported Bro . J . T . Callow , the W . M : —Bros . H . Nelson , I . P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; G . Ladmore , P . M . ; T . Clark , P . M . ; W . T . May , P . M . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; E . Kyle S . W . ; C . S . Blood , J . W .,- R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Ball , Sec . '; T . Roberts ,
J . D . ; H . Burrows , I . G . ; J . Mealer , S . R . ; W . Hulme , O . j W . M . Crawford , Tyler j J . Capell , W . Percival , L . Bramwell , ] . Seddon , W . Morris , R . Holt , T . Hague , E . Lloyd , T . Williams , R . Lloyd , J . Carty , Y . Alvarez , W . Blackenbury , I . Harper , A . Trimble , T . Garrett , J . Bagott , T .
Lawrence , E . Clements , C . Cooper , E . Imrie , J . B . Woods , J . Allan , W . Myers , J . Heggie , D . Smith , J . Bunting , F . Christensten , J . Donovan , and others . Amongst the visitors were , Bros . Larsen , P . M ., S 23 ; T . Shaw , S . D ., 8 * 23 W . Boulton , S . AV ., 82 , 3 , - J . Hamer , P . P . G . T .,
P . M ., 220 ; W . H . Lee , . 38 , 3 ; Forgan Pormesjau , 1182 ; R . Holden , 1086 ; H . Worthington , 13156 : J . Whitfield , 594 ; F . Macdonald , 757 ; and others . After the Lodge had been opened in due form , the minutes of the previous installation meeting were read and confirmed . Bro .
Callow , W . M ., then proceeded to inititate two candidates , and no fewer than eight brethren were passed to the honourable degree of F . C , the whole of the work being performed by him in a manner which reflected the highest
credit upon his / Masonic ability and study . The W . M . afterwards presented a very splendid illuminated address to Bro . H . Nelson , I . P . M ., and in doing so , alluded to tlie very valuable services which he had rendered to the " St .
Johns , ' and Masonry in general . Bro . Nelson acknowledged the presentation in suitable terms , and assured the brethren that it would be an additional incentive for him to do his duty . The following is a copy of the address : — " This testimonial was presented to Bro . Henry Nelson ,
P . M ., St . John ' s Lodge , No . 673 , ot Ancient Free anti accepted Masons . We , your brother officers and brethren , beg you to accept this testimonial , together with a P . M . ' s jewel voted you by the lodge , in testimony of the zeal and ability with which you have discharged the
duties of your office during the last year . We sincerely trust the G . A . O . T . U . may , throughout a long life , enable you to enjoy the honours sti deservedly bestowetl upon you , and that during many generations may be handed down this
token of brotherly aftection and esteem in which you are held by the undersigned , and the brethren of the lodge generally . " The address was signed by all the officers , and between twenty and thirty brethren , who had all been subscribers . The testimonial was illuminated
111 an exceedingly artistic manner b y Matthews Brothers , Thomas-street , and very handsomely framed and mounted by Bro . Burrows , Islington . The brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , and during the evening happily proposed toasts , and excellent harmony made the time pass pleasantly .
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PRESCOT . — Pic-nic of the . Lodge , of Loyalty ( No . 86 ) . *— -Summer festivals amongst the West Lancashire lodges are happily becoming the rule rather than the exception , and one of the most pleasant of all the present season ' s picnics , was that held by the members of the good old
Lodge of Loyalty , No . 86 , holding its meetings at the Royal Hotel , Prescot . The highly interesting excursion took place on Wendesday , the 31 st ult ., ancl as the fickle " clerk ofthe weather " was , for once favourable to the pleasure seekers , the day being dry throughout , with a p leasantly
tempered heat , there was nothing , in this respect to spoil the days' doings . The picturesque village and district of Chirk , North Wales , was chosen as the Incus of the picnic , and a party of about seventy brethren , with relatives and friends , hailing from Liverpool , St . Helen ' s , Widnes , Prescot ,
Chester , Wrexham , Gresford , and other p laces , joined in the clays' festivities . The Lancashire contingent started in the morning from Birkenhead to Chirk , in saloon carriages , placed at their service by the London and North-Western Railway Company . After arriving at Chirk , a
short halt was made for the purpose of refreshing the inner man , at the Castle Hotel , and the entire party then " made tracks" for Chirk Castle , the whole of which was thrown open for the inspection of the visitors , by Richard Myddelton Biddulph , Esq ., the proprietor . The antique and
magnificent pile of buildings was explored by the brethren ancl friends , from turret to dungeon , with all the minuteness of savans , nearly two hours being spent byt he party in exploration ancl viewing the splendid Welsh scenery from the summit of the Castle . However interesting this
pleasant pastime might be , the pic-nicers did not the less enjoy a sumptuous a I . fresco dinner , which was afterwards served in the lovely garden of the Chirk Castle Hotel . Bro . Dr . Morris , W . M . of the Lodge , presided at the head of
affairs , supported by Bros . J . W . J . Fowler , I . Prescott , and Captin Birchall , P . M ' s . The repast was thoroughly enjoyed , and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in pursuits congenial to each section of the " outers . The return start
was made at six o clock , and the " Lancashire lads ancl lasses " arrived in Liverpool about halfpast eight o ' clock . The arrangements were principally carried out by Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , whose exertions were most untiring for the comfort of the party , and he deserved the warmest
thanks for the complete success which crowned tlie affair . From the great pleasure derived by every one present , from this the first , pic-nic of the " Loyalty , " there can be little doubt that the festival will become an annual event , which many will anticipate with delight , especially after the highly enjoyable excursion to Chirk .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . — An emergency * meeting of this Lotlge was held at the Freemason ' s Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 31 st . ultimo . Bro . E . J . Crow , Mus . Bac .,
W . M . ; J . M . McAllister , S . W . j R . W . Widdowson , J . W . ; W . Weare , P . M ., Treas . j J . W . Smith , S . D . ; J . Halford , J . D . j C . E . Stretton , I . G ., and a numerous attendance of members and visitors . Among tho latter were Bro . Toller P . G . S ., P . M . ; W . Sculthorpe , P . M . ; S . S . Partridge , J . W . ; and J . T . Thorpe , Sec . ; members of the John O'Gaunt Lodge ; and Bro . J . B .
Hall , W . M . ofthe Commercial Lodge , who condescendingly rendered efficient services as Deacon in the ceremony of the third degree , thereby affording a highl y' commenable example of emulation as to who can best work and best agree . Bros . Rev . J H . Smith , S . Tebbutt , and J .
Edmonds were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and , although the ceremony was necessarily protracted , the Worship ful Master was quite equal to the occasion , and subsequently receiveel for his impressive working the wellmerited encomiums of Bro . Toller , P . G . S ., and Bro . Hall , W . M ., IJOI . The Senior Warden
mentioned the recent visits of Bro . C . h . Stretton , I . G ., to the Lodges No . 47 and . 384 , Dundalk , ancl the great pleasure and gratification afforded by the courtesy , and fraternal regard shewn to Bro . Stretton , by the oflicers , and brethren of both lodges on those occasions . Bro . J . . Smith , S . D ., was appointed the representative Provincial Grand Steward , for the ensuing year .
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with this gold box , then * united , most sincere , and heartfelt good wishes , thus appreciating and paying homage to true Masonic worth in your person . Let me assure yon , that the object of this pleasing ceremony springs from a pure and
hig h source . It is the most effective means your brethren have of conveying to y ' ou their fraternal regard and affection , and in so doing , we fervently hope that in your path through life , it will furnish you with the happiest reflections . I will now , Bro . Benham , read the inscription : —
" Prince of Wales Lodge , Lodge 1003 . "To "VV . Bro . P . W . Benham , founder , First W . M ., Treas ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., P . G . Treas ., P . Z ., kc ., as a token of esteem and regard for his untiring exertions in promoting its unprecedented prosperity . — Jersey , August , 1873 . "
Then he handed the box to Bro . Benham , saying : — " I shall only add an earnest prayer , that it may please the Grand Architect of the Universe to bless yoa with health and happiness long to enjoy the esteem and regard of your brethren , and the respect of all good men . " Bro . P .
W . Benham , deeply moved , in feeling and appropriate terms , set forth the unexpected pleasure which had come to him in the presentation of the elegant testimonial he had just received . He felt assured , that his efforts , humble as they had been , were , at least , directed to one
great point , the advancement of Masonry , the upholding of its dignity and prestige , the supporting of Masonic Charities , and the promotion of fraternal concord and affection . He also alluded to the gratification he felt at receiving the testimonial from so old anti respected a
Mason , as his esteemed friend , Bro . Schmitt . He concluded by stating how valuable and dear the token presented to him wonld ever be , and by heartily thanking his brethren , who had thus kindly marked their approbation of his conduct . The snuff box , made of chased gold , is one of the most elegant and neat nieces of
workmanship of this kind . The lotlge was closed in love and perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment-room , where , notwithstanding the iinpropitious state of the weather , about seventy brethren partook of an excellent supper , and the utmost gootl humour and good fellowship prevailed . They separated at a reasonable hour , highly delighted with the day ' s proceedings .
DEVONSHIRE . Sovrii MOLTON * . —Loyal . Lodge of Industry ( No . 421 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting at the MasonicHall , on Tuesday last , under the presidency of Bro . Cole , W . M ., when Mr . Richard Paige was balloted for , unanimousl y elected , and duly initiated . Bros . Reed and
Traile were passed to the second degree , and Bro . Hannaford raised to the sublime degree oi a M . M . In this lodge the whole of the ceremonies , charges , and lectures , are given to candidates on the conferring of every degree , which would cause a great amount of bodily and
mental fatigue to the W . M ., did he not call to his aid the services of the P . M . ' s present . On this occasion , he was assisted by P . M . ' s Shapland Oram , Kingdon , and Furse . The division ol labour makes the W . M . ' s duties light and pleasant to him and the lodge .
HAMPSHIRE . ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No 1331 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of tin ; prosperous lodge was held in the Royal Hotel High-street , on the ist inst . The W . M ., Bro . J Fenn , occupied the chair of K . S ., supported b ) the following officers : —Bros . C . Carnegie
G . Purst ., Hants , I . P . M . ; Capt . Richardson R . E . S . W . j A . M'Kenzie , J . W . j T . W . Mayer as S . ; D . R . Bennett , J . D . ; R . White , Sec . J * ' . Anderson , I . G . ; U . Lucas , Tyler . Then was a numerous muster of the brethren , inclu ding the following visitors : —Bros . Warren Scadden , Phillips , and Turner , No . 491 . ant
J . H . Webb , No . 45 . The lodge was openet in form in the lirst degree , and the minutes o the last meeting confirmed . A ballot was ther taken for Sergt . Thomas , 7 th Hussars , ant Sergts . Harper and Monrow , Control Depart ment , which proved unanimous in each case The candidates were then initiated b y the W . M . the S . Warden giving the charge , and tin
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J . Warden presenting the working tools , Eight subscribers were obtained for the Masonic : Charitable Association in connection with the lodge . Bros . Phillips and Scadden , No . 491 , were proposed as joining members ; and it was decided to meet on the Sth inst ., to raise those brethren
to the degree of M . M ., should thelodge approve their admission . A resolution , expressing the hearty desire of thc lodge for the future welfare of the brethren about to leave the division , was unanimously agreed to . The W . Masters , Wardens , and Secretary , were requested to attend the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at
Basingstoke , on the r 6 th inst . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren sat down to supper , which was served up in Messrs . Goodacre ' s usual excellent style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , to which Bros . White , Denison , and Webb , materially contributed by their good singing .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST )
LIVERPOOL . —St . John s Lodge ( No . 67 , 3 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Royal Mersey Yacht Club Hotel , Duke Street , and was attended by a large muster of the brethren [ connected with the flourishing lodge . The
following officers and brethren supported Bro . J . T . Callow , the W . M : —Bros . H . Nelson , I . P . M . ; J . Thornton , P . M . ; G . Ladmore , P . M . ; T . Clark , P . M . ; W . T . May , P . M . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; E . Kyle S . W . ; C . S . Blood , J . W .,- R . Pearson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Ball , Sec . '; T . Roberts ,
J . D . ; H . Burrows , I . G . ; J . Mealer , S . R . ; W . Hulme , O . j W . M . Crawford , Tyler j J . Capell , W . Percival , L . Bramwell , ] . Seddon , W . Morris , R . Holt , T . Hague , E . Lloyd , T . Williams , R . Lloyd , J . Carty , Y . Alvarez , W . Blackenbury , I . Harper , A . Trimble , T . Garrett , J . Bagott , T .
Lawrence , E . Clements , C . Cooper , E . Imrie , J . B . Woods , J . Allan , W . Myers , J . Heggie , D . Smith , J . Bunting , F . Christensten , J . Donovan , and others . Amongst the visitors were , Bros . Larsen , P . M ., S 23 ; T . Shaw , S . D ., 8 * 23 W . Boulton , S . AV ., 82 , 3 , - J . Hamer , P . P . G . T .,
P . M ., 220 ; W . H . Lee , . 38 , 3 ; Forgan Pormesjau , 1182 ; R . Holden , 1086 ; H . Worthington , 13156 : J . Whitfield , 594 ; F . Macdonald , 757 ; and others . After the Lodge had been opened in due form , the minutes of the previous installation meeting were read and confirmed . Bro .
Callow , W . M ., then proceeded to inititate two candidates , and no fewer than eight brethren were passed to the honourable degree of F . C , the whole of the work being performed by him in a manner which reflected the highest
credit upon his / Masonic ability and study . The W . M . afterwards presented a very splendid illuminated address to Bro . H . Nelson , I . P . M ., and in doing so , alluded to tlie very valuable services which he had rendered to the " St .
Johns , ' and Masonry in general . Bro . Nelson acknowledged the presentation in suitable terms , and assured the brethren that it would be an additional incentive for him to do his duty . The following is a copy of the address : — " This testimonial was presented to Bro . Henry Nelson ,
P . M ., St . John ' s Lodge , No . 673 , ot Ancient Free anti accepted Masons . We , your brother officers and brethren , beg you to accept this testimonial , together with a P . M . ' s jewel voted you by the lodge , in testimony of the zeal and ability with which you have discharged the
duties of your office during the last year . We sincerely trust the G . A . O . T . U . may , throughout a long life , enable you to enjoy the honours sti deservedly bestowetl upon you , and that during many generations may be handed down this
token of brotherly aftection and esteem in which you are held by the undersigned , and the brethren of the lodge generally . " The address was signed by all the officers , and between twenty and thirty brethren , who had all been subscribers . The testimonial was illuminated
111 an exceedingly artistic manner b y Matthews Brothers , Thomas-street , and very handsomely framed and mounted by Bro . Burrows , Islington . The brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , and during the evening happily proposed toasts , and excellent harmony made the time pass pleasantly .
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PRESCOT . — Pic-nic of the . Lodge , of Loyalty ( No . 86 ) . *— -Summer festivals amongst the West Lancashire lodges are happily becoming the rule rather than the exception , and one of the most pleasant of all the present season ' s picnics , was that held by the members of the good old
Lodge of Loyalty , No . 86 , holding its meetings at the Royal Hotel , Prescot . The highly interesting excursion took place on Wendesday , the 31 st ult ., ancl as the fickle " clerk ofthe weather " was , for once favourable to the pleasure seekers , the day being dry throughout , with a p leasantly
tempered heat , there was nothing , in this respect to spoil the days' doings . The picturesque village and district of Chirk , North Wales , was chosen as the Incus of the picnic , and a party of about seventy brethren , with relatives and friends , hailing from Liverpool , St . Helen ' s , Widnes , Prescot ,
Chester , Wrexham , Gresford , and other p laces , joined in the clays' festivities . The Lancashire contingent started in the morning from Birkenhead to Chirk , in saloon carriages , placed at their service by the London and North-Western Railway Company . After arriving at Chirk , a
short halt was made for the purpose of refreshing the inner man , at the Castle Hotel , and the entire party then " made tracks" for Chirk Castle , the whole of which was thrown open for the inspection of the visitors , by Richard Myddelton Biddulph , Esq ., the proprietor . The antique and
magnificent pile of buildings was explored by the brethren ancl friends , from turret to dungeon , with all the minuteness of savans , nearly two hours being spent byt he party in exploration ancl viewing the splendid Welsh scenery from the summit of the Castle . However interesting this
pleasant pastime might be , the pic-nicers did not the less enjoy a sumptuous a I . fresco dinner , which was afterwards served in the lovely garden of the Chirk Castle Hotel . Bro . Dr . Morris , W . M . of the Lodge , presided at the head of
affairs , supported by Bros . J . W . J . Fowler , I . Prescott , and Captin Birchall , P . M ' s . The repast was thoroughly enjoyed , and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in pursuits congenial to each section of the " outers . The return start
was made at six o clock , and the " Lancashire lads ancl lasses " arrived in Liverpool about halfpast eight o ' clock . The arrangements were principally carried out by Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , whose exertions were most untiring for the comfort of the party , and he deserved the warmest
thanks for the complete success which crowned tlie affair . From the great pleasure derived by every one present , from this the first , pic-nic of the " Loyalty , " there can be little doubt that the festival will become an annual event , which many will anticipate with delight , especially after the highly enjoyable excursion to Chirk .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . — An emergency * meeting of this Lotlge was held at the Freemason ' s Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 31 st . ultimo . Bro . E . J . Crow , Mus . Bac .,
W . M . ; J . M . McAllister , S . W . j R . W . Widdowson , J . W . ; W . Weare , P . M ., Treas . j J . W . Smith , S . D . ; J . Halford , J . D . j C . E . Stretton , I . G ., and a numerous attendance of members and visitors . Among tho latter were Bro . Toller P . G . S ., P . M . ; W . Sculthorpe , P . M . ; S . S . Partridge , J . W . ; and J . T . Thorpe , Sec . ; members of the John O'Gaunt Lodge ; and Bro . J . B .
Hall , W . M . ofthe Commercial Lodge , who condescendingly rendered efficient services as Deacon in the ceremony of the third degree , thereby affording a highl y' commenable example of emulation as to who can best work and best agree . Bros . Rev . J H . Smith , S . Tebbutt , and J .
Edmonds were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and , although the ceremony was necessarily protracted , the Worship ful Master was quite equal to the occasion , and subsequently receiveel for his impressive working the wellmerited encomiums of Bro . Toller , P . G . S ., and Bro . Hall , W . M ., IJOI . The Senior Warden
mentioned the recent visits of Bro . C . h . Stretton , I . G ., to the Lodges No . 47 and . 384 , Dundalk , ancl the great pleasure and gratification afforded by the courtesy , and fraternal regard shewn to Bro . Stretton , by the oflicers , and brethren of both lodges on those occasions . Bro . J . . Smith , S . D ., was appointed the representative Provincial Grand Steward , for the ensuing year .