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Grand Master of this province . " He was so well known to all the brethren , that it was only necessary to mention his name , and the toast would receive a hearty reception . The AA' . M . then gave the toast of the evening , "the newly-initiated brethren . — Bros . George Myers and AVilliam AVheatley . " Tho Humher Lodge was careful in the selection of those it admitted into its ranks , and the two gentlemen now admitted , be ( the W . M . ) felt sure they would reflect honour upon their choice . Bro . Myers

in responding said he had been deeply impressed with the solemnity of the ceremony , and he thanked them most sincerely for the honour they had conferred upon him , audit would be his endeavour so to act through life that he should not disgrace the lodge , Bro . Bentley also . responded in a very able but feeling manner , and it would be bis aim to net up to the principles of Freemasonry , and he thanked them for the kind ancl hearty welcome he had received . The AA 7 . M . then gave " the sister lodges

of the town Hull , tbe Minerva , No . 250 , and the Kingston , No . 1010 , " coupling with that toast the names of Bro . George Hardey , P . M . 250 , aud P . Prov . G . S . D ., also the W . M . of tlie Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 . He felt sure it required very little effort from him to recommend the toast to their notice , there was such a cordial feeling existing between the lodges in Hull , that it rarely happened they held their meeting but several brethren from the sister lodges were present . Tbey , tbe

Worshipful Master , welcomed them most heartily to their festive board on the occasion of the completion of the decoration of the Humher Lodge . Bro . George Harder , I . P . M ., 250 , in tbe absence of the W . M . of the Minerva Lodge , had grout pleasure to respond to the toast on behalf of his lodge . He thanked the brethren for the hearty and hospitable reception they had given them , he felt sure that the officers and brethren ofthe Minerva Lodge cordially reciprocated all tho good wishes

that had been manifested to them that evening . And in conclusion he trusted the brethren of . the Humher Lodge would mingle with them at their lodge as often as they could make it convenient to come , they would always receive . ' ! hearty welcome . Bro . C . J . Todd , AV . M ., Kinstou Lodge , No . 1 , 010 , also thanked them on behalf of the Kingston Lodge . He could endorse what Bro . Hardy had said respecting the thoroughly Masonic feeling

that existed between the three Hull Lodges . He had very much enjoyed the warm and fraternal reception they had given to him aud the officers and brethren of the Kingston Lodge . Bro . G . Hardey , I . P . M ., 250 , then gave the health of tbe AVorshipful Master of the Humher Lodge , Bro . AVilliam Needier . He was sure the toast would he well received , they all knew how earnestly the AA ' . M . had exerted himself for the benefit of the brethren , not only in tbe working of the ritual , but to carry out

the arduous undertaking of decorating tbe lodge , it was now five years since tbe alterations of the lodge were complrted , and every one must admire the the chaste and beautiful decoration of the lodge , and comfort and elegance of its furniture . Few men had gone more zealousl y into all the duties devolving upon them , and it must be a source of satisfaction not only to him but also to the brethren of the Humher Lodge that entire suece .-s bad attended their efforts . The AA . M . deserved all praise for the

efforts he had made to leave his lodge better than lie found it . The AV . A 1 . in a very appropriate speech thanked Bro . Hardey ancl the brethren for the kind reception they had given to his efforts . He was proud of his louge , and it was a labour of love to do anything to advance its prosperity . It was a great satisfaction on the present occasion to sec so many visiting brethien , not only belonging to the sister lodges in Walesbut from GrimsbLincoln tonand other

, y , , Bridling , places , but ^ also to see brethren from the United States . He could assure them they were heartily welcome . The Senior Wanton , Bro . AA . H . Bee gave the toasts " The visiting brethren . " He was sure the lodge was proud to see so many distinguished visiting brethren present , he need not repeat what bad been said so often that evening , bow much pleased the Humher Lodge was to see them . Ho trusted that not onl y pleasure but profit might be

the mutual result of that nights gathering . They were always glad to welcome visiting brethren , " the more the merrier , " und he would couple with the toast , the W . M ' s of the Pelham Pillar , and the St . Albans Lodges of Grimsby , and the W . M . of the Louderbro Lodge , Burlington . Bro . A Bntes , W . M . ol the Pelham Pillar Lodge , 792 , Grimsby , responding , said it was excedingly gratifying to receive the welcome that had been accorded to them , the visitors , to-night . They had witnessed good working in the lodge room above , aud they had been privileged to share

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their sumptuous hospitality in their beautiful banquetting hall below . He felt that such social gatherings were calculated to advance the best interests of Freemasonry . If it was not for the broad river that separated them he would assure the brethren of the Humber Lodge they would more often visit them . He thanked them most sincerel y in the name of his lodge . The W . M . of tbe Londesbro Lodge ( No . 734 ) , Bro . A . B . Brockwell , in the name of his lodge , and on his own

behalf , tendered them bis best thanks . It bad been a great privilege for him to be present on that occasion . He would congratulate the brethren of the Humber Lodge on the extent ancl convenience of their lodge . He could say it was second to few lodges in England or elsewhere . Tbe chaste beauty of tbe lodge ancl its superb , handsome , and comfortable fittings and furniture , its beautiful banquet hall , its library and committee room , its noble entrance hall , its commodious cooking kitchen

, its steward's pantry , and last , but not least , its Tyler ' s residence , few lodges could boast such conveniences ; yet it was to arrangements like this we must look for the success of Freemasonry—it promoted independence and all that was conducive to masonic progress . Bro . John Sutcliffe , W . M . St . Alban's ( No . 1294 ) , on behalf of himself and his lodge , thanked them for the kind reception he had received . He felt it to be noidle compliment to be invited to attend a meeting like the

present ; such meetings must be attended with a considerable profit to all . On behalf of the brethren of North Lincolnshire , he had to acknowledge many and deep obligations from the brethren on the north side of the Humber . The only return they could make would be to say they should be happy to see their Yorkshire brethren as often as possible , lor they were de-irious , as a . young lodge , to do their utmost to carry out the principles of Masonry . The next toast is one peculiar to the

Humber Lodge , ancl was proposed by the Junior AVarden" The absent members of tbe Humber Lodge , more especiall y the seafaring brethren . " Then came the Tyler ' s toast— " Speedy rolici' to all poor and distressed Freemasons "—and last the parting toast— "Happy have we met , happy have we been , happy may we part , and happy meet again . "

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ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER , NO . 73— -This chapter held its regular quarterl y meeting on Thursday 24 th ult ., at the Bridge Hou-e Hotel , Southwark . The principals were in attendance , one of them having journeyed from Brighton to attend to his duties , but as not one of the many candidates for exaltation whoso names appeared in the notice paper put in an appearance ,

the chapter was speedily closed , and will meet again on the 29 th of January , for the election of officers and for other business . LANCASHIRE , ( AVEST . ) LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter . —The regular meeting of this Chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms Afherueum , Lancaster ,, on Monday 21 st inst . There were present , Excellent Comps .

Baynall , M . E . Z . ; J . Daniel Moore , P . Z . ; T . Mason , H . ; AV . Hall , J . ; Mercer , E . ; AVbimpray , N . ; James AV . Moore as P . S . ; Edmund Simpson , Asst . Soj . ; W . Barker , Treas . ; E . Airey ; R Taylor ; J . AA'alson , Jan . ; A isitor : Comp . R . Mills . The chapter was openi d in due form , minutes read , ancl other business transacted . Bro . AA ' . J . Sey , of the Rowley Lodge , 1051 , who bad been previously elected was exalted to the degree of ths Eoynl Arch by Comp . Moore , P . Z . Tbe mystical , symbolical

, ancl historical lectures being delivered by the Principals . In the absence of Comp . Fenton ; Comp . AV . Moore ably performed the duties of P . S . A candidate for exaltation was proposed and there being no other business before the chapter , it was closed in due form .

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METROPOLITAN . NEWPORT . —Keystone Lodge ( No . 109 ) . —The usual meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Monday last at . tho Masonic Hall , Dock Street . In the absence of the W . M .,, through illnesa , Bro . David Roberts , of Cardiff ; G . S . B ., took