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iii 3 , and J . W . 1488 ; James Treweek , 111 3 , 957 , Sec . 1488 : E . M . Jones , 597 , and S . D . 1488 ; Charles S . Dyer , 597 , and J . D . 1488 ; Rev . Henry Lloyd , 1113 , and Chaplain 14 88 ; John Hughes , n 13 , and I . G . 1488 ; Thomas Richard , 1113 , and Steward 1488 ; Thomas F .

Evans , Treas . 1488 . The presiding , or consecrating Bro ., Dr . Goldsborough , shone as much in this as in the former part , and after all charges , and other details had been gone through , the Craft Lodge was closed in due form .

The brethren then formed into procession , in full regalia , and in the usual Masonic fashion , from the lodge 100 m to the Dinorben Arms , 53 in number . Their respective names , not including those already mentioned in connection with the new lodge are herein subjoined . —Bros .

Sir . W . W . Wynn , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . 17 , R . W . P . G . M . of North Wales and Shropshire ; Dr . W . G . Goldsborough , P . M . 202 , 99 8 , P . Prov . G . S . W . of North Wales and Shropshire , and P . M . of 1113 , 1143 , & c . ; Win . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., and W . M . St .

Tudno , 775 ; Charles Hunker , P . G . M . G , Aberdeenshire East , and P . G . W . of Greece ; Charles Dutton , P . S . G . W . Cheshire ; T . C . Roden , P . M . 43 , 4 82 , 606 , and / - )*; , P . Prov . S . G . W . Warwick ; John Peters , P . G . S . D ., P . M . and Treasurer 597 , Comp . 241 ; J . B . Hyde ,

P . G . Tyler ; J . B . Boucher , W . M . 117 ; W . L . Banks , W . M . Eastern Division ; Thomas Hathaway , P . G . S . ; George L . Woodley , P . G . S . W . J . Lloyd Griffiih , P . M ., Sec . 597 , 1113 ; John 1 \ . Elias , 1113 ; Dr . Wynne Williams , I . G . 3 8 4 ; John Mason Harden , I . G . 755 ; William

| arvis , I . G . St . David ' s , 38 4 ; R . Rowlands , S . D . 384 ; Watson Robinson , W . M . 384 ; D . Cameron , 384 ; William Pritchard , 384 ; A . F . Snelson , St . Cybi , S . D . 597 ; John Ellis , W . M . . 597 ; J- Phillips , 597 ; William Jones , 597 ; Owen R . Ellis , J . W . pro . tem . 597 ; O . W .

Jones , B . A ., S . W . and Chaplain 597 ; A . Jones Brereton , S . W . 1477 ; Alfred E . J . Watson , St . Tudno 755 ; W . S . Penny , S . D . 755 ; T . R . Peel , St . David ' s , Sec . 1 147 ; David R . Davies , 1264 ; JohnR . Wilson , 1182 ; John H .

Wilson , ii 82 ; R . H . Williams , Anglesey , P . M . and Chaplain 1113 ; A . Walker , St . Oswell , 1124 ; James Nt-ven , Segontium , 606 ; J . H . Warrington , Anglesey , 1113 ; Win . Evans , P . M . 1113 ; Rev . T . Lloyd Ryffin , J . W . 1113 ; Salmon , M . M . ; Sir Waikin , 1477 .

The procession was u atclud by a numerous concourse of spectators , to whom it would seem the chief source of attraction was" Syr Watkin , " who , we may state , never appeard more princely in his life . The dinner was provided by the Misses Hughes , and could hardly be surpassed

in any respect . The tables were literally groaning under their heavy burden of delicacies , in quantity abundant , in quality excellent , and extremely well prepared . The blessing having been asked by the Rev . O . W . Jones , B . A ., Chaplain 597 , there was a general set to ,

each one vieing with his neighbour in the enjoyment ofthe several dishes . Dessert heing well-nigh over , and the Prov . Grand Officers and others having to depart hythe 7 p . m . train , Sir Watkin , who presided , commenced with the usual Masonic toasts as

follows—After a brief address , " The Queen and the Craft ; " response , "God Save the Queen , " lustily sung . " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " heir-apparent to thc Crown , ike , responded to with Masonic honours . " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " sung with remarkable spirit .

The " Grand Lodge of England , " coupled with the G . M . of the Mnsonic fraternity in this country . The R . W . P . G . M . expressed his deepest regret , that , owing to some reasons of which he did not venture , DS yet , to express an opinion , that distinguished nobleman had resigned

the office he so honourabl y held for a number of years . He had been faithful in the execution of his Masonic duties , and unquestionabl y had done much good as regards individual cases of charity , and the Order in general . He ( Sir Watkin ) trusted that good fellowship , charity , and the other virtues inculcated by thc Craft

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had not been disturbed by his somewhat sudden and unexpected resignation . At present , H . R . Hig hness the Prince of Wales was nominally acting in that high capacity . He , however , had great pleasure in proposing as a toast , the health of Lord Ripon , Lord Carnarvon , and prosperity to the Grand Lodge of England , responded to Masonically .

Bro . Bulkeley Hughes , M . P ., P . P . G . S . & c > then rose to propose the health of Sir Watkin * He highly eulogised his career throughout , as a Christian and as a Mason ; always overflowing with those excellent virtues commended and binding upon every individual member of the

brotherhood . It did not matter in what circle his noble friend and brother turned , he always added grace , dignity , and lustre to it . He was verily a Prince in Wales . He ( Bro . W . B . Hughes ) hoped the brethren would all unite in

drinking his jolly good health , and he trusted that his valuable life would be long spared to him , and that they should see another Sir Watkin , in time to come , occupying the same prominent position , which he held now . " Can Sir Watkin ? " by Bro . Cletter Jones .

Sir Watkin in responding , observed that he had visited most parts of North Wales , and hoped this would not be his last visit to Amlwch . After expressing his gratification at the reception he had received from the brethren ,

and his heartfelt joy at the progress Masonry was making in this province , as well as in other places—new lodges multiplying—old lodges flourishing , & c , Ike . He proposed the health of Provincial G . Officers , coupling with the toast Bro . W . B . Hughes , M . P ., & c .

Bro . B . Hughes delivered a very telling and appropriate response . His reasons for coming to Amlwch on this occasion and embracing membership in so many lodges , were to do good to his fellow men , to elevate his fellow creatures to a standard , if possible , of every moral and

social virtue . He was , like his worthy and noble friend , proud to see so many new lodges coming into existence . They could never , in his opinion , become too numerous . He would like to see a lodge in every parish , if it were

possible , as the pure principles of Masonry could not possibly be too widely disseminated ; there was but one grand object in view , and if all the brethren worked together , and pulled together , that could be achieved .

" The prosperity of the Lodge of St . Eleth , coupled with the W . M ., Bro . R . T . Phillips and Officers . " After a few congratulatoryexprcssions , it was announced that time , tide , and the train , " would wait for no one . "

The W . M . responded in brief , but very suitable terms , and before resuming his seat , proposed the health of Lad y Wynne , which was received with enthusiasm . Sir Waikin responded in behalf of his lady .

Ihe next toast , proposed from thc chair , was "The R . W . P . G . M . of East Aberdeenshire , and P . G . W . of Greece , Bro . Charles Hunker . " Sir Watkin thanked him most cordially for his much esteemed presence at the first gathering of the St . Eleth Lodge . Toast drank with Masonic honours .

This celebrated gentleman responded , thanking the R . W . P . G . Master of North Wales and Shropshire , and the brethren all , for the great kindness they had shown him . He was glad to find a Masonic lodge founded , and established , he hoped , at Amlwch ; and sincerely trusted it would prosper .

J his brought the chief Masonic toasts to a close , as it was well-nigh train-time . Sir Watkin was escorted to the station by the brethren , a great crowd following in the wake .

The few who returned to the banquet room , spent a couple of very pleasant hours in social toasts , songs , and recitations , thanks to the hostesses forming not the least prominent feature of the concludiny scene . Bro . Treweek

responded in her behalf . This rather lengthy report mnst come to an end , with the half untold ; but from has been already stated , it will easily be understood that this inauguration meeting of the St . Eleth Lodge proved a great success in every respect , and augurs well for its future .

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Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending today , September 25 , 1874 .

The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .

Saturday , September nj . Red Cross Conclave Villiers , Northumberland Arms I lotel , Islewoith . Manchester Lodgeof Instruction ( 179 ) , Yorkshire Grey , 77 , London-street , Fitzroy-square , at 8 ; Bro . H . Ash ,

receptor . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( 8 * o ) , Greyhound Hole ! , Richmond , Surrey . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , Preceptor .

Monday , September 21 . Lodge yoi , City of London , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-st . Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction ( i 44-j , Lord Stanley Tavern , Sandringham-road , Kingsland , at 7 ; Bro . T . Austin , Preceptor . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem

Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell , at 8 ; Bro . Beckett , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Havcrstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor .

Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Milcend-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction ( 813 ) , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile-end , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street ( opposite the Pantheon ) , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . R . Stacey , Preceptor .

Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , as 8 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 1155 , Preceptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1297 ) , St . Saviour ' s College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor . Metropolitan Mark Lodge of Instruction , Coach and Horses Hotel , 313 , Strand , at 8 .

Tuesday , September 22 . Audit Committee Girls' School , at 4 . Lodge 186 , Industry , Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue . „ 255 , Harmony , Grcyhuund Hotel , Richmond . „ 11 -, 8 , Southern Star , Montpellier Tavern , Walworth .

Yarborough Lodge of Instruction ( 554 ) , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tavern , Grosvenor-park , Camberwell , at 8 ; Bro . Larlham , Preceptor . Faith Lodgeof Instruction ( 141 ) , Refreshment Rooms ,

Victoria-st ., ( opposite Westminster Palace Hotel ) , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 75 , 3 ; , Lord ' s Hotel , Lord's Cricket Ground , St . john ' s-wood , at . 8 ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction ( 860 ) , King Kdward ,

Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Crawley , Preceptor . Prospciily Lodge of Instruction ( 65 ) , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgate-st ., Within , a . tj . 30 ; Bro . Bolton , W . M . 1227 , Preceptor . St . Maryiebone "lodge oi Instruction ( 1305 ) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s Wood , at 8 ; Bro . T .

A . Adams , Preceptor . Constitutional Lodge of Instruction ( 55 ) , Wheatsheaf Hotel , Hand-court , Holborn , at 7 ; Bro . J , 11 . Stacey P . M . 180 , Preceptor . Percy Lodge of Instruction , Grapes Tavern , Little Windmill-street , W . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange ,

Greenwich , at 8 ; Bro . J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe-road , at 7 . 30 .

Wednesday , September 23 . Lodge of Benevolence , at 6 . Lodge 507 , United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kennington . „ 753 , Prince Frederick William , Knights of S t . John Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . „ 754 , High Cross , Seven Sisters' Tavern , Page-green .

Tottenham . „ 1056 , Victoria , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-st . Chap . 907 , Koyal Albert , White Hart Tavern , Abchurchlane . Red Cross Conclave 15 , St . Andrew , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue .

New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Confidence Lodgeof Instiuction , White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lar . c , at 7 . 30 .