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said , they were indebted for much of the prosperity and progress he had referred to . The M . P . S : replied in suitable terms , and then gave the " Em . Past Sov ., Sir . Knt . T . Ashmore , " who responded . "The Officers , " "The Newly

Installed Knights , " The Private Members , were amongst the other toasts of a most enjoyable and harmonious assemblage . Songs and recitations were contributed by Sir . Knts . Jackson , Banning , Mc'Carthy , Large and others .

Centenary Banquet Of The Fortitude Lodge, Truro.

CENTENARY BANQUET OF THE FORTITUDE LODGE , TRURO .

The monthly meeting of this ancient Lodge , on Tuesday last , was of a very interesting nature , from the fact that on that day was celebrated the rooth anniversary of its existence . For sometime past Bro . W . j . Hughan , P . M ., has been hard at work in obtaining evidence of its

uninterrupted existence for too years , and has succeeded in securing a recognition of the fact from the R . W . the Grand Master of England , the Marquess of Ripon , in the shape of a warrant from the Grand Lodge , authorizing the members to wear a Centenary Jewel , commemorating the

event . A large number of brethren assembled at the lodge , among whom were the R . W . the Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Sir . F . M . Williams , M . P . ; the Past D . P . G . Master , Bro . Reginald Rogers ; Bro . W . Tweedy , P . M ., P . G . T . ; and many Past Masters and brethren from

other lodges . During the evening a very interesting presentation was made to Bro . W . J . Hughan , consisting of a beautifully illuminated address , and a gold jewel . The address was as follows : — " To the Worshipful Bro . W . J . Hughan , P .

M . 131 , P . Prov . G . Sec . for Cornwall , & c , & c . " Dear Sir and Bro . —We , the undersigned , on behalf of the brethren of the Fortitude Lodge , No . 131 , Truro , in pursuance of a resolution unanimously passed at a lodge meeting , held this day , desire to offer you our hearty thanks and

warmest congratulation on the success that has attended your arduous efforts to obtain from the Grand Lodge of England a warrant conferring on us the distinguished privilege of wearing a centenary jewel . " We are justly proud of this mark of distinction

obtained no less by your persevering efforts in rescuing the obscure and scattered records of our lodge from oblivion than by the influence and weight which your position in the Craft as an author and historian has given to the evidence you have been able to adduce of our antiquity .

" We have always felt , as a lodge , greatly honoured in numbering so distinguished a Mason on our Roll of Past Masters ; and the example you have shewn of self sacrificing zeal in advancing the cause of Charity , and the noble principles of our Order , will , we trust , be an incentive to us to aim at the highest point of Masonic honour and virtue .

" In conclusion , we would express our most fervent hope that T . G . A . O . T . U . may long spare you to pursue your researches ' into the hidden mysteries of nature and science . ' ( Signed ) " W . Middleton , W . M . " N . B . Bullen , S . W . " J . C . R . Crewes , J . W .

" H . Hosking , Sec . aso nic Rooms , Quay Street , Truro , Oct . 13 , 1873 . " On completion of his Mastership in 1868 , Bro . Hughan was presented with a gold lever watch and a gold Past Master ' s jewel , from the

manufactory of Bro . Kenning . The W . M ., Bro . Middleton , who has also devoted a great deal of time , and worked energetically with Bro . Hughan in this matter , was also presented with a gold jewel by the officers of the lodge . After the lodge the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a banquet

was prepared , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . Middleton , and supported by the D . P . Grand Master , and many distinguished brethren . During the evening Bro . Hughan gave a most interesting history of the lodge , from its formation at Chatham , in 1772 , to the present year , and intimated his intention of publishing a small

Centenary Banquet Of The Fortitude Lodge, Truro.

volume on the subject , which the growing taste for Masonic antiquarianism will cause to be eagerly welcomed . The whole proceedings were most heartil y entered into by all present , and it can safely be affirmed that no more pleasant gathering of the lodge , during its 100 years of existence , has ever taken place . —Cornish Weekl y News .

Presentation To Bro. G. B. Adams, In Glasgow.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . G . B . ADAMS , IN GLASGOW .

Bro . G . B . Adams , the worthy Treasurer of Lodge 3 60 , Proxy Master of 187 , and a very active member of the Royal Arch and K . T . degrees , who for many years had filled the onerous position of Manager of the Western Club , the most aristocratic establishment in the

city , having resigned his position , a few friends determined to present him with some tangible mark of their esteem , but out of respect to his well known feeling , it was determined to keep it private , The presentation took place on Friday , Oct .

the 3 rd , at Bro . McKenzies , the Athole Arms , who had provided a sumptuous banquet . In the absence of Bro . J . Davison , the Chairman ot the Committee , Bro . G . W . Wheeler presided , while Bro . J . Balfour ably filled the office of Croupier .

As some present were not Masons , no purely Masonic toasts were given , but the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had full justice done to them . Capt . Farquarson , of the Reserve Force , Editor of The Greenock Advertiser , replied on behalf of the Army , Navy and Volunteers ; Bro .

Fox , on behalf of the Clergy ; Mr . Bissett , for the Lord Provost and Town Council , proposed by the Croupier - , Bro . McCrewe , replied for the Trade and Commerce of Glasgow . The Chairman said they had now come to the toast of the evening , the " Health of their

esteemed guest , Bro . G . B . Adams . " His onl y regret was that their proper chairman was not there to fulfil this duty , for he had not had the privilege of knowing Bro . Adams so long , but he could say that the longer he had known him the more he had respected hin . ( Cheers ) . He was

one of those men who improve upon acquaintance , one of those who did good by stealth and then blush to find it fame , but in the present company it would be ? work of supererogation to rehearse his many good qualities , and the very fact of this testimonial being got up in less than three

weeks , and without it ever being mentioned either in a lodge room or any other public place . Had it been otherwise the amount might have been larger , but he knew their friend would value it the more as the offering of a few of his private friends—that the feeling thus evinced

would be prized more than the money value of the gift . He would now hand him a silver snuff box with a suitable inscription . As a business man he had shown that he was " up to snuff , " and from the kindness of his heart he hoped he would never want a friend " at a pinch . " He had

also to present him a purse , containing 75 sovereigns ; they were bright pure metal , and of intrinsic value , and therefore a very appropriate testimonial to one who had proved that his virtues were of a similar character . ( Cheers ) . At this moment Bro . Davison entered . He

appealed to the company , explaining that in consequence of the break down of a mineral train , himself and friends had been obliged to stop at a siding for three hours and a half , knowing all the time that his friends would be wondering at his absence from the post he had promised to

fill , but he was deeply indebted to his friend Wheeler for stepping in to fill his place . Bro . Adams then replied in a very feeling speech , saying he was quite overpowered by this unexpected proof of their regard and kindness ; he could not think that his past conduct had earned it , so that he must endeavour in

the future to show that their kindness had not been misplaced , but would redouble his efforts to be serviceable in his day and generation . Bro . J . Davison having assumed the chair , Bro . R . Stewart rose to propose "The Health of Bro . Wheeler , '' who had very kindly got them out of their difficulty by so efficiently filling the

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chair . As one of Mr . Adam ' s most intimate friends , he thanked him , and when he informed the meeting that on Mr . Wheeler ' s list was the largest sum that had been given by any single individual , viz ., that b y Mr . G . Kenning , proprietor of The Freemason , and that this

was given , not because Bro . Kenning was a friend of Bro . Adams , but simply because the late chairman had vouched that he was a good and true man . This spoke volumes for the heart and conduct of both , and would commend the sentiment he had to propose to them now . ( Cheers . )

Bro . Wheeler replied in suitable terms , and proposed "The Health of Bros . Bell , Tweed , and Munro , " who were absent through illness . The Croupier gave "The Members of the Western Club , " who proposed this testimonial . Messrs . Fox and Stewart responded .

The Chairman , in a very eloquent speech , gave " The Ladies . " Mr . Adams responded in feh ' citious terms , saying he yet hoped to be blessed with some good man ' s daughter . Bro . Fox , in a hi ghly humorous speech , in

which he alluded in happy terms to the narrowescapes of their friend , then proposed "The Health of tne Chairman , " who replied , and proposed that of the "The Host , " for the excellent way in which he had catered for their enjoyment that evening . Mr . McKenzie acknowledged the compliment .

The last toast was " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " after which Auld Lang Syne was sung by the company , thus closing in harmony this truly social gathering of the friends of Mr . G . B . Adams .

Bros . Davison , Balfour , Fox , Ure , Farquarson and Graham , by their excellent singing , added considerably to the pleasure of the evening .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

The death is announced of Mr . George Ormerod , of Sedbury Park , Gloucestershire , F . R . S ., F . S . A ., D . C . L ., & c , a well-known antiquary . He was eighty-seven years of age . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the

Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 , held at the Restaurant , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoriastreet , S . W ., on Tuesdsy evening , October 28 th , 1873 , at half-past six o ' clock precisely . W . M . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , G . P . The annual banquet will take place on Tuesday evening , November the 4 th .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Langthorue Lodge of Instruction , at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , E ., on Wednesday , the 29 th instant . The Lodge will be opened at 7 . 0 p . m . by Bro . Lattreille , P . M . 1036 , who will occupy the chair on this occasion .

The St . Luke ' s Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 44 , has removed from 33 , Brompton-road , to the Rose Tavern , 86 , Fulham-road , where its meetings will be held , every Friday evening at 7 . 30 . BATH ABBEY . —A window for the south

transept of this church , which is in course of restoration , was promised by a friend in Bath in 1872 , in commemoration of the restoration of his Royal Hi g hness the Prince of Wales . The window , which is by Messrs . Clayton and Co ., is just completed , and adds greatly to the adornment of this ancient and beautiful edifice .

The Ea I . nd Countess of Carnarvon have arrived at their seat , Highclere Castle , near Newbury , from Bretby Park , Burton-on-Trent ,

Increased activity of mind and motion in these modern days , have gained ends undreamt of in olden times . For example Ilolloway ' s Ointment and Pills remove rheumatism , neuralgia and similar painful malauies , formerly scourges of both rich and poor . The number of testimonials of cures of these classes of diseases , effected by

Ilolloway ' s remedies is unprecedented , and should be enforced on the attention of all sufferer . " from these complaints . The part in pain should be fomented for soma minutes with warm brine , two or three times a day , dried and immediately rubbed witl" the Ointment . It will pass into the pores of the skin , as salt penotrates meat , ease the local pain and g ive the greater relief . ADVT .