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and although , whilst toadyism and venality of patronage prevail , I don't expect to see things better than they are , but continue to look for merit in the hedges and ditches , not in the high offices of society ; yet I rejoice that in our Prov . G . M . ' s instance , we have the right man in the right place , —where long may he continue ! "

Bro . Owen sat down amidst loud applause , which lasted for a considerable time , after which the toast was drunk with all the honours , and a musical chorus , led by Bro . Crew . The Prov . G , M . rose and said , that although he was not gifted with the eloquence of Bro . Owen to reply with the same readiness of expression , he thanked the Brethren for this addition to the many occasions of kindly greeting . He had always been well received in the province of Surrey , and his reception each

year seemed more kindly than the preceding ; he was pleased to see so many friends gathered around him , who by their countenance and support proved that his acts met with their approval . Bro . Dobie then said that he was much gratified by the presence of the visitors who had honoured the Grand Lodge of Surrey . There was among these Brethren his friend Sir John Harrington ; Colonel Brownrigg , one of the heroes of the Crimea ; also a son of that distinguished general , Sir George Pollock ; the rest of the visitors he need not name , as they

were more familiarly known to all , and he concluded by calling the Brethren to join in the toast , "Bro . Sir John Harrington and the Visitors . " ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Sir John Harrington acknowledged the kind reception the visitors had met with , to which he was unable to do sufficient justice . For himself he could but say he was a hero neither in nor out of Masonry ; but , at the same time , he , as well as the rest of the visitors , was much pleased with the assemblage they witnessed . Sir John then most kindly volunteered a song , and sang , very nicely , " Sing , who sings . "

The Prov . G . M . then proposed the health of a Brother who had been that day appointed to the office of Dep . G . M ., Bro . G . Harcourt , whose zeal in the cause of Masonry was well known , and in whom he was quite satisfied they had a most able coadjutor . Bro . Harcourt said , as Masons they knew that there were regular steps , and having been through many offices in the province , the Prov . G . M . had been

pleased to consider him fitted for the office to which he had that day appointed him . He could but hope that he might realize all the good wishes and kind anticipations of Bro . Dobie , and that in addition to the performance of his duties as a good Mason , he might be able satisfactorily to discharge his duties as Deputy , and if he Succeeded in any measure , it would be by endeavouring to follow in the footsteps of his able superior .

Some other toasts followed , and the train starting at nine o ' clock , the meeting broke up , all present acknowledging they had spent a pleasant day . [ We have been informed that the paucity of attendarn e at Grand Lodge was owing to the various Lodges in the province not having received any intimation of the intention to hold it . It is also with regret we call attention to the wretched

apology for a dinner set before the Brethren , to which the bad attendance by the waiters was an unpleasant but appropriate adjunct . "Voltaire , when he took leave of Holland , signified his disgust at his visit by Adieu ! canaux , canards , canaille ! " We echo with empty stomachs , Farewell , cold chops , chilled fish , cramped waiters , cheerless Chertsey !—Ed . E . M . ]

Cbotoen . —Lodge of Unity ( No . 661 ) . —This Lodge is rapidly rising in numbers and repute . At the last meeting Bro . Wilson was passed to the 2 nd Degree , Bro . Aneline became a joining member , and a Lodge . of emergency was called for September 2 , when several additions will be announced . The W . M ., the Bev . O . P . Owen , is most ably seconded by the members of the Lodge , and the greatest unanimity and efficient working prevail . The entertainments also , provided by Bro . Bean , of the Greyhound , are unexceptionably good .

SUSSEX . Brighton . —lloyal Clarence Lodge ( No .. 338 ) . —Bro . Henry Smithers , W . M . The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , August 15 th , when