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ing , in which he observed , that as a Prov . Grand Officer , he rejoiced to see Masonry carried out in its beauty and genuineness , and he felt a most earnest wish to witness its extension not only in this Province , but throughout the habitable globe . The spirit of emulation which had prompted the members of the Minerva ,

to establish this Lodge on a more solid foundation of the principles of Freemasonry was very praiseworthy , and he doubted not , if they continued to follow that course , their efforts would be crowned with success . The Masonic ship " Minerva" was again afloat , and if her officers and crew would unite heart and hand , they would triumphantly ride over every billow , and weather every storm , and at length she would arrive at that haven where she hoped to be .

P . M . Bro . Wells proposed the health of " Bro . Hudson ( the retiring W . M . ) and his Officers for the past year . " Bro . P . M . Hudson said , it was true indeed that , during his year of office ; he had endeavoured , as far possible , to place the Minerva Lodge in a better position than it had been for some years past , and if he might judge from the highly

respectable assemblage around him , his efforts had not been altogether in vain . They had had many difficulties to contend with , and some years ago it was thought it would have been extinguished ; there had been , however , he was happy to say , a latent spark left in the embers which no adverse circumstances had been able to destroy , and , thanks to the fostering care of some of its members , it had now risen * like a phoenix from its ashes .

Bro . Dr . Bell proposed , " Prosperity to the Minerva Lodge , " and he observed that he had no great sympathy with those who , provided their own Lodge flourished , were indifferent to the success of others ; at the same time , he freely admitted , that a Mason owed a special duty to his own Lodge , and that he ought to do all that lay in his power to promote its prosperity . When , however , that was secured , he considered it was then his duty to render all the aid he could towards advancing the prosperity and welfare of others , for by so doing he was

promoting the true interests of the Craft . He felt sure that it was the determination of the W . M . and Officers of the Minerva to promulgate the pure and genuine tenets of Ereemasonry , and therefore they were entitled to the best wishes and assistance of all good Masons . As the goddess Minerva obtained praise of all the gods for producing the olive branch , the emblem of peace and friendship , so in like manner does the W . M . of the Minerva Lodge deserve the praise and esteem of the Brethren present for the cordial manner in which he had extended the right hand of fellowship towards them .

Other toasts were proposed and responded to during the evening , enlivened by many appropriate songs by Bros . Preston , Skelton , and Jacobs , and the Brethren separated at an early hour . On the whole , this has been one of the most gratifying reunions that has occurred in Masonry for many years in this neighbourhood , and it appears to be the general opinion , that should this Lodge continue in the path it has now taken , it will not only prosper rapidly , but become an example to many others in the Province . — " So mote it be /'

ROYAL ARCH . Gbove Chaptek , —Spring Hotel , Ewell , Surrey . —The members of this Chapter met on Monday , July 30 , Comp . R . Lea Wilson , M . E . Z ., at which the members of the Chapter No . 661 were present . Dudley . —Chapter ( No . 313 ) . —The Companions of this Chapter held their quarterly meeting at the Saracen ' s Head , on Tuesday , the 17 th of July . Comps . Dennison as M . E . Z . ; Masefield , H . ; Patterson , J . ; Bristow , P . S . ; Morris , Sec . ; C . Lester , Trea . There were sixteen Companions present , together with a visitor , Comp . Gwynne , of Chapter No . 730 . The muster was unusually small .

Suerey .- —Frederick Chapter , Croydon . —The Companions assembled on Monday , July 2 , when Comp . Charles Beaumont was installed as M . E . Z ., by Comp . How , P . Z ., assisted by Comps . R . L . Wilson and F . Burges . Comp . Wilson was reelected Treas ., and J . W . Shillito H ., and Kelly J . Ipswich . —Royal Sussex Chapter of Perfect Friendship ( No . 522 ) . —A special convocation of the ahove Chapter was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., for the pur-