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The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were most enthusiastically received , and the W . M ., in proposing " The Initiate , " said he had felt a deal of pleasure in unfolding to him sonic of the beauties of Masonry ; as yet he had only taken the first step into its mysteries , but he hail seen enouadi to know that its teachings were pure . He

trusted the initiate would always look well lo the best interests of thc Craft , and prove himself a worthy brother among Masons , liro . Morrish briefly replied . In proposing the toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said he heartily welcomed them in the name of thc lodge , he was glad to see them present for many reasons , and he held that the interchange of visits between thc brethren of thc various lodges

brought them into a knowledge of and an identity with each other's working , and caused a spirit of emulation to exist among them , the results of which showed itself in thc excellent working of every lodge in the district that lie had had the honour of visiting ; it as well made them acquainted with one another , and at thc social gathering , when labour was over , a genial spirit of good feeling and

good fellowship was interchanged among them by visiting one another , and it bound them together truly in one bond oi ' brothcrly love . He begged to couple with the toast the name of Bro . Past Master Dawson , who he felt sure was esteemed by every one present . P . M . Dawson , in reply , thanked them ( or the very handsome and cordial manner in which the toast had been put before and

received by thc brethren of the lodge ; but could not consider himself otherwise than as a victim of misplaced confidence in the case . He fully expected that Bros . P . M . Ward or P . M . Santi would have been called upon to respond , and hugged himself with the belief that one of them would have had to do penance by making a speech , and not he himself . However , he must say that he felt much pleased

with what he had seen done in the lodge that night , more particularly with the great improvement made by the officers of the lodge in their working over lhat done by them a fortnight ago , and he must say that as a young lodge , with young and inexperienced officers , their working was a credit to them . The W . M ., in speaking of thc rood results arising * from the interchange of visits between

neighbouring lodges , had truly said that it created a great amount of good and brotherly feeling ; it as well made them one in heart and in work , and he endorsed every word the W . M . saiil on that matter . 1 le regretted the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Pownall ; no one could help appreciating his energy in the cause of the Order , he was , in fact , a model for every Mason to set before himself and imitate ,

and in his affliction he had thc full and heartfelt sympathy of every one who knew the sterling qualities of both liis head and heart . He trusted soon to see him in that chair again , well and able to carry out thework that he had set his mind upon—the success and prosperity of the United Military Lodge , of which it might be truly said he was the father . He concluded by saying it was a

pleasure to sec a young lodge like this working so well together , and that it was a credit to the Province of Kent . Bro . P . M . McDougall said he felt sure the Province of Kent would be proud of this , the latest addition to its strength , and if the Most W . Grand Master of Kent , Lord Holmesdale , were present he would be the first man to acknowledge it , and as a Past Master of the Pattison

Lodg . * , No . 913 , he felt it incumbent upon him to thank them for their kind and cordial reception of his lordship's name . For himself he thanked them heartily for their kind reception . P . M . Fenn then proposed "Thc Health of the W . M ., " and Bro . Croisdale , in reply , said he felt deeply sensible of the kind manner in which they had drank his health . He looked upon it not only as a compliment to

him , but to those who had so ably helped him through the ceremonies of the evening . No one regretted the absence of Bro . Pownall more than he did . He trusted that it was only a temporary absence , and that he would soon be back to do his work once more a ., ;^ . ig Ihem , and to help on Ihe progress and prosperity of this lodge as well as the whole Masonic Craft The toast of " The Past

Masters belonging to the Lodge" was briefly replied to by P . M . Fenn , and after a warm greeting to " The Officers of the Lodge , " especially to Bro . Weston , who replied , thank ,, ng them all for the very kind and feeling manner in which they had spoken of the W . M ., Bro . Pownall , and that it would give him great pleasure in conveying those expressions to him . fie also thanked P . M . Croisdale , on behalf

of the officers and brethren of the lodge , for his kindness in taking the chair on this occasion , also P . M . Dawson for doing the duty of I . P . M ., and trusted that on their next meeting they would see Bro . Pownall in thc chair again . He would not detain them any longer . Bros . Cooper and McCaffery having expressed a wish to say a few words , the " Tyler ' s Toast" concluded a most enjoyable evening .

INSTRUCTION . EGYPTIAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 27 ) . — On Thursday , the 28 th October , the brethren of thc Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , which was established only six months ago , will meet at thc Hercules Tavern ,

Leadenhall-street , to work the Fifteen Sections . The hour of meeting is seven p . m ., and Bro . Austin , P . M . 933 , will preside as W . M ., having Bro . llorsley , 933 , as S . W ., and Bro . Williams , 933 , as J . W . The sections are to he worked as follows : —

I'insT Li'crciti :. ist Section Bro . Brown , 174 . 2 nd , „ Calverley , J . W . 1349 . 3 rd Ellis , 933 . 4 th „ „ Brient , 933 . Sth „ , Hoare , P . M . 27 . 1 th , , Horsley , 933 . 7 th „ „ Gross , I . G . 1278 .

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SECOND LECTURE . ist Section Bro . Crane , 933 . 2 nd ,, Musto , P . M . 1349 . 3 rd „ „ Fieldwick , I . G . 136 4 . 4 th , Howe , P . M . 1445 . Kill , „ Lowe , 1364 .

I mill ) LECTI : HE . 1 st Section liro . Hocking , t )**;**; . 2 nd , „ Webb , D . C 174 . 31-d „ „ Williams , 933 . A large attendance of brethren will no doubt be present on this occasion .

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Royal Arch .

VICTORIA CHAPTER ( No . 1056 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this chapter was held at thc Masons' Coffee House , E . G ., on Monday , October 4 th , the anniversary of its formation . The M . E . Z ., Ehnhus , opened the chapter in due form , and the minutes being read , and also a most satisfactory report from the audit committee , both were duly confirmed . Companion Newman was then duly

installed in the chair of M . E . Z . by Comp . Gottheil , in his usual impressive and effective manner . Ncxt Comp . Taylor was exalted to the chair of Second Principal by Comu Pendlebury , whilst Comp . Noehmer ( who is also Z . of Chap . 186 ) was , in virtue of his office , simply inducted into thc Third Principal ' s-chair , after which the subordinate officers received the usual investiture . For the first time

since the formation of this now numerous and influential chapter ' no candidate was exalted , those approved being unavoidably absent , through their public or private avocations . No further business presenting , the 'M . E . Z ., after thrice rising in due form , closed the chapter , when the companions adjourned to partake of thc bountiful and recherche repast which this hostelrie provides for those guests whom the

M . E . Z . delights to honour . The newly-installed Principal was well supported by , amongst many others , Companions Forsyth , P . Z ., Hooper , Bedolfe , Musto , Forge , Bosworth , Payne , D'Arcey , sen ., Lcggatt , Oliver , Taverner , Gompertz , Turquand , & c . The evening proved one of considerable social enjoyment , although the companions had to regret the absence of some they esteem , such as Comp .

Brett , that " preux chevalier" of Masonry , Clark , Mackney , and others , and last , though not least , of one present at the last installation , the dear and beloved companion , W . Carpenter , P . Z ., whom death has called away , but whose writings will long bc remembered for their earnestness and simplicity in Masonic annals . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts " The Health of the ncwlv-installcd M . E . Z . "

was proposed by Comp . Ehnhus , I . P . Z ., those of the Principal and other Oflicers following in due course . " The Health of the I . P . Z ., " was then proposed , and the usual handsome and well-earned jewel presented , for he had long borne the burthen and heat of the day in assiduously toiling up thc steps ofthe chapter . In replying he informed thc companions in a touching manner that

as a Dane he was about to return to his native land , expressing the regret he felt at leaving those with whom he had so long acted , and , referring to one and another friend , he could only feel towards each as" Sorrowing most of all that he Should see that face no more . " As time wore on harmony prevailed , and Bro . Forsyth and

others contributed pleasing melodies . Social chat also enlivened the evening . Some discussed upon the legitimacy of Mark Masonry , and the peculiar ideas some entertain with regard to its origin ; others unbosomed themselves upon the antiquity of the " Craft , " and thc modified opinions now prevailing as to its historic theories ; whilst a third set discoursed upon the Masonic charities , their uses

and abuse . One companion , indeed , seemed to think that as the average cost of maintaining each child was £$ 0 , in many cases less than half that sum , if granted to the widowed mother , might so strengthen her other resources as to enable her to keep a home for all her children in that best of all schools—a parent's domestic circle , a point where the present system often lamentably fails . Others

contended , also , that so magnificent a body as the Masons ought not to confine its operations to the present narrow bounds , but should seek some sphere in the domain of philanthropy and of human aims , so that it might make its mark in the world ' s history , and leave behind a memorial of its greatness ( for Masonry is human ) which shall not

pass away—Floreat res Victoria . LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 1326 ) was held at the Red Lion , I lampton , on Saturday , October 2 nd . Comps . W . Smeed , as M . E . Z . ; W . Hammond , IL ; F . Walters , P . Z ., as J . Bro . J . B . Shackleton was exalted . The ceremony was well done . Refreshment followed labour . Comp . E . Gilbert , P . S ., did his part in an excellent manner .

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MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 104 ) . —The autumnal meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masons ' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Coleman-street , E . G ., on Saturday , the 16 th inst . The W . Bro . Robert Berridge , W . M ., being unavoidably absent , the chair of A . was occupied by the I . P . M . ; the W . Bro . William Worrell , P . G . Organist , and amongst others present were : Bros . T . VV . White , S . W . ; N . Rilherdon , M . O . ; E . Moody , S . O . ; the V . W . Bros .

Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O ., P . M . and Treas . -, and James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., P . M . ; the W . Bro . Charles Hammerton , P . G . D . C , P . M ., and Sec ; Bros . W . P . Collins , S . D . ; G . Yuxley , G . S ., D . C ; John Close , W . Johnston , ) . R . Williams , J . M . Wohlgemuth , J . II Pitt , 11 . F . Partridge , G . W . Verry , Truman , Grant , kc . ; and visitor , the W . Bro . Sigismund Rosenthal , P . G . D . C There were several candidates for advancement , but in each case absence from

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town prevented attendance , and the opportunity was the by afforded for perfecting certain arrangements affectin ^ the working of the lodge , which resulted satisfactorily [ J ? thc good of the Order in general and the lod ge in „ ' ticular . Thc brethren subsequently adjourned to ban ' iL . under the presidency of Bro . Worrell , who afterwards ¦! , „

posed the ; usual ioyal and Masonic toasts with considerabl " ability . The evening ' s pleasure was enhanced by (| ,, vocal efforts of Bros . Stevens , Meggy , Close , and Truman and by a spirited recitation hy Bro . Moody of " ' \'\ 7 Charge of the Six Hundred , " in response to which the brethren " whipped round " for a donation to the fund for the forthcoming banquet of the gallant survivors of the

glorious Balaklava Charge . For a few brief moments the meeting resolved itself into a gathering of " Craft Masons " to do honour to the M . W . G . M ., and to wish thc Royal traveller , health , happiness , and a " safe return to his native land . " A most enjoyable evening , characterised by that earnest good fellowship and social harmony which has always been conspicuous in thc Macdonald Lod" * c was brought to a close shortly before eight o ' clock , when

the brethren separated , " sorry to part , " but hoping i 0 " meet a ^ fain " in February ncxt . ERA MARK LODGE ( No . 176 ) was held at the Brid ge House Hotel , Southwark , on Friday , Sth October . Bro . H . A . Dubois , W . M ., opened the lodge . Four candidates were advanced . One brother was elected an honorary member . Banquet followed . There were present : Bros . Dr John Baxter Langley , S . W . ; T . Horton , j . W . ; F . Walters ^ P . G . P ., P . M ., Sec ; and others . Two or three visitors were presen t .

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Scotland .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF ABERDEENSHIRE ( EAST ) . On Tuesday , 21 st Sept ., thc annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire ( East ) was held within the Keith Lodge , Peterhead , and thc proceedings attracted a large attendance of Masons from all parts of the province . The chair was occupied by Captain Charles

Hunter , the Provincial Grand Master , who was supported by Bros . W . Boyd and Major Lumsden , of Pitcaple Castle , the Depute and Substitute Grand Masters of thc province . There were also present Dr . Beveridge , the Provincial Grand Master of the City of Aberdeen , with other strangers from a distance . Some formal business having been transacted and the roll of the lodges in the province having been called by the Provincial Grand Secretary and duly responded to ,

the nomination and election of office-bearers for the ensuing year was proceeded with . The following is a list of the officials : — Capt . Charles Hunter Prov . G . M . Wm . Boyd Dep . Prov . G . M . Major Lumsden Sub . Prov . G . M . Alexander Simpson Prov . S . G . W . William Davidson Prov . J . G . W . Rev . James Stewart , Rev . M . Morgan ,

Rev . Wm . Webster Prov . G . Chaplains . John Ingram Prov . G . Sec . James Davidson ,,.,. Prov . G . Treas . David Gray Prov . G . S . D . JamesLaing Prov . G . J . D . Alexander Stuart , Prov . G . Architect . William Stuart Prov . G . D . C .

David Macdonald Prov . G . O . Alexander Macdonald Prov . G . B . B . Wm . Cowie Prov . G . S . B . lt must be satisfactory to those interested in Masonry to know that the Provincial Grand Lodge has , specially through the zealous co-operation of the office-bearers , attained a high state of efficiency as regards its workingand

management . 'I he large attendance present at thc recent meeting is a proof of the interest which thc revival of the institution long dormant has awakened , and induces a hope that at no distant date it may lead to an increase in the number of lodges in the province . We understand it is probable that the next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Fraserburgh .

GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . MUNGO ( NO . 27 ) . —This most ancient and flourishing lodge held their regular bimonthly meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., in St . Mark ' s Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow . The lodge was opened by Bro . Dugald Butler , R . W . M ., assisted by Bros . McTaggart , Scott , Sinclair , and others . Bros . Dr . Mc Innes , S . W . ; A . Bain , P . M . Union and Crown , No . 103 ,

acting as J . W . As usual there was a good attendance . Among the visitors there was a deputation from Lodge 426 , Prince of Wales , Renfrew , headed by their respected R . W . M ., Bro . William Glen . The business of the evening was the admittance into the order of Freemasonry of Mr . W . Mclntyre , who after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and approved of received the E . A . Degree ,

the ceremony being performed by Bro . Scott , P . M ., m a most efficient manner . The lodge then went to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were g iven and duly responded to , the toast of the evening being tliat of "The Visiting Brethren , " which was ably responded to by Bro . W . Glen , R . W . M . 246 . The intervals were much enlivened by several most excellent songs , especially those of Bro . J . G . Sharpe , the celebrated Scottish tenor . TI" - *

R . W . M ., Bro . Dugald Butler , said before closing the lodge he had much pleasure in proposing for honorary affiliat 10 " into Lodge St . Mungo , 27 , Bro . W . II . Bickerton , of tin * " Freemason , " which was unanimously agreed to , Bro . Bickerton taking the usual obligation . This brought ll *** proceedings to a close . GLASGOW . —LODGE THISTLE ( NO . 87 ) . —Thc regular fortnightly meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 5 th