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Radley's being filled to overflowing . The chair was occupied by Bro . Havers , supported by the majority of the brethren whose names we have given , and many others . On the removal of the cloth , The AV . M . proposed " The Health of Her Majesty , " expressing a hope that ere long she would be the mother of Masons , as she was already the daughter and niece of Masons . " The Queen and the

Craft " was then drunk with all the honours . The AA ' . M . said he was pleased to find in his list of toasts one not usually given at their meetings , though in every society of Englishmen it would always be received with pleasure . This country had always been proud of its Army and Navy , but there had recently risen a new army—the Volunteers—of which England miht fairly boastas showing of what the nation was made

g , , and as its best bulwark of protection . He hoped the day might never come when their services would be wanted in the fiefd , but if it should , he felt that they would do honour to the nation , and prove that , with God's blessing , they were well able to protect this happy land against all intruders . He was happy to see many Volunteers present , including his worthy friend and brother , the Grand Registrarwho was a full private in the regiment formerl

, y known as the Devil ' s Own ( laughter ) , and which appellation , he believed , it still enjoyed ; Bro . Scott , of the Brighton Volunteer Artillery ; Bro . Ritchie , and many others who , would , doubtless , all do their duty whenever called upon . Buo . ROXBURGH , G . Reg ., said this was the first time lie had had the honour of returning thanks for the Volunteers of England , who had come forward , not in a spirit of defiance toothers ,

but at the same time determined to preserve their country and their homes . He agreed with their worthy brother in the chair , that if the necessity ever arose , the Volunteers would prove themselves soldiers not only in name , but in efficiency—though he trusted that necessity would never arise . Tne AVM . said he had now to propose the health of the distinguished nobleman who had for eighteen years presided over the Craft , and who , on AA ednesday last , had been again installed intc

the chair . The family of the noble lord had been long distinguished in Freemasonry , both his grandfather and father having held high rank in it . The noble Earl had been a Grand Warden , then D . G . Master , and subsequently Pro-Grand Master , and on the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , was elected to his present distinguished position . Those who best knew the gigantic labour he had to undergo in that position only could properly appreciate the services he bestowed on the Craft . He would venture to say that no

brother in the Craft more conscientiously discharged his duties , or paid greater attention to the business brought before him . He was sure that the M . AA . Grand Master enjoyed the love and good will of all true Masons , and though there had been some difficulties to contend with during the last few years , harmony had been restored , and the brethren now went hand in hand to promote the best interests of the Craft . ( Cheers . )

The toast having been drunk amidst loud applause , The \\ . M . said , the next toast he had to bring under their notice was " The Health of the D . G . Master and the Grand Officers , past and present . " They were all aware that on the previous A \ ednesdiiy the Earl de Grey and Ripon had been installed as D . G . Master . Those who watched public affairs for the past few years must have noticed the distinguished position the noble Earl was taking in the Government of the country , and must be aware that the taking of office in Grand Lodge by such a man must confer honour on the

Cratt . It was with regret that they lost the services of Earl Dalhousie , whose courtesy and business habits had endeared him to Grand Lodge ; but they were happy in knowing that he had so able a successor . He was glad to see so many Grand Officers present , including / amongst the new appointments ^ Bro . Mclntire , who lie felt convinced was destined to a leading position in the business of Grand Lodge , and Bro . Symonds , who had worked so hard for the of the Schoolsand

good , Masonry generally . There were also several Past Grand Officers , inchidmg ~ Bros . Udall , Potter , Slight , Patten , Le A ' eau , and Evans , and he would couple with the toast the name of Bro . Evans , the oldest Grand Officer present . ( Cheers . ) Bro . J . LI . EVANS , P . G . S . B ., responded to the toast , and stated that he believed he was not only the Senior Grand Officer , but the oldest member of the Lodge of Stability present . Thirty years sinceunder the direction of BroBroadfoot and BroPeter Thomp

, . . - son , this lodge had been regarded as the Star in the East ; and he was proud to see it continue to hold its proud distinction , as evidenced by the excellent working that evening . On behalf of the D . G . Master , himself , and the rest of the Grand Officers , he begged to return the brethren their best thanks , assuring them that they would ever endeavour , to the best of their abilitv , to discharge the duties entrusted to them for the benefit of the Craft ( cheers ) , and ,

in conclusion , he wished all prosperity to the Lodge of Stability . ( Cheers . ) The AV . M . said he would now give them what must be considered

the toast of the evening , " The Health of Bro . Muggeridge , " who had for many years so ably presided over the Stability Loclge of Instruction . When he first came into Masonry he found the lodge under the guidance of Bro . Broadfoot , who was succeeded by Bro . Peter Thompson , and subsequently by Bro . Muggeridge , and by none had the duties been better performed . Bro . Muggeridge had won golden inionsnot onlbthe exact manner in which he taught

op , y y Masonry , but by his modest and courteous bearing at all times . He believed that no brother had done more to diffuse a true knowledge of Masonry than Bro . Muggeridge , and they had seen by the working of his ' pnpils that day , to what good effect . He wished every success to the lodge , and that Bro . Muggeridge might , for many years , be blessed with health ancl prosperity to preside over it , and that lie might ever continue to be held in the high estimation which

he at present enjoyed . ( Cheers . ) Bro . MUGGEEIBGE , who was received with loud applause , said he had a most difficult task to perforin iu endeavouring to thank the W . Bro . in the Chair for the kind things he had said of him , and the brethren for the manner in which they responded to tho toast . In the first place , he must be permitted to express his gratification at the admirable manner in which the brethren had worked that eveningand throughout a most prosperous season just

, closed . He had been now a member of the loclge for twenty-two years , the last ten of which he had had the direction of its affairs ; and if his endeavours to diffuse a knowledge of Freemasonry had . met , with the approbation of the brethren , he was more than repaid for any services he had been enabled to render . ( Cheers . ) In bidding them farewell at the close of the season , he hoped that , under the protection of the G . A . O . T . U . he miht again meet them

, g on the first Friday in September in health and prosperity . ( Cheers . ) Bro . MCINTIEE , S . G . D ., said , that if he had not to propose the toast of the evening , it was one which he felt assured would be received with pleasure and satisfaction . By the members of the ¦ lodge Bro . Muggeridge , by the manner in which he had discharged his duties , would ever be regarded with esteem , and might be looked upon as all in all ; but in the business of the Craft there was

a wider sphere of usefulness ; and in the Grand Lodgeof England Bro . Havers had for many years taken the first and foremost position . Bro . Havers had proved himself great amongst the great , eloquent amongst the eloquent , and , in point of business habits and high

honour , second to none . By his courtesy and consideration he had conciliated many formerly opposed to him , and in times of difficulty and trouble had done much , not only to smoothen difficulties , but to restore harmony amongst the Craft , and add to the high character of Grand Lodge . He was beloved and honoured in private life , respected by all who came in contact with him , and enjoyed not only the confidence of the Stability Lodge , but of the-Craft generally . ( Cheers . ) He proposed "Health ancl long life

to Bro . Havers . " ( Cheers . ) The W . M . begged to return his best thanks for the very many handsome things said of him by his friend on the right , ancl for the very kind manner in which the toast had been responded to . It would be afl ' ectaiion on his part were he not to admit that he had worked hard during the past few years , his great endeavour having been to improve the system of their government ancl

to restore that harmony amongst the brethren which should at all times characterise the Craft . He did not , however , imagine that the merit was due to himself , but whatever success had attended his efforts was mainly due to the courtesy and consideration of the brethren themselves . He especially thanked them for drinking his health , and if they thought well of his exertions , and he had done anything tending to the harmony and prosperity of the Craft , he

assured them they could best repay him by endeavouring to maintain that harmony and prosperity in the future . ( Cheers . ) The R . AA . Brother then proceeded to propose the health of the brethren who had so ably worked the beautiful lecture of the second degree , coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Packwood , the S . AV of the evening . Bro . PACKWOOD acknowledged the compliment ; assuring the

brethren that he was always delighted to endeavour to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and that the merit of the working was due to their excellent preceptor . The AA \ M . then , in the absence of Bros . Stephen Barton Wilson , and John Hervey , who had sent letters of apology for being unable to attend , proposed " Prosperity to the Lodge of Emulation , " coupled with the name of Bro . John Symonds .

Bro . JOJCJ SYMONDS , Asst . G . D . C ., acknowledged the toast , assuring the brethren that the members of that loclge always witnessed the prosperity of the Lodge of Stability with the greatest pride and satisfaction .

The AV . M . then gave " The Charities and Bro . Udall , " reminding the brethren thafthe widow of Bro . Broadfoot , the former preceptor of this loclge , was now a candidate for the benefits of tho Annuity Fund .