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so that the Sfc . John's Lodge might not be behind the other lodges in its donation . Thanking them in the name of the Charities and himself , he resumed his seat . —The W . M . informed the lodge he would undertake to serve as Steward for fche Annuity Fund , and fche S . AV ., Bro . Douglas , undertook the same office for the Boys ' School . A number of other toasts followed , including the Ofiicers , the Masonic Press , and the professional brethren , all of which were duly responded to . The singing of the evening , by Bros . Genge and Bruton , left nothing to be desired .

PEINCE FEEDEKICK WILLIAM LODGE ( SO . 1055 ) . —This flourishing lodge held its last meeting for the present season at Bro . Stiles ' Knight of St . John's AVood , on AVednesday , the 25 th ult . The business consisted in raising one brother and passing two others , and was performed by Bro . Robinson , the W . M ., in the most creditable manner . Bio . Ciuilcher , P . M ., had a motion on the paper to enact a bye-law that no brother should be elected AV . M . of that lodge until he had satisfied the P . M . 's of the same that he could

perform certain ceremonies , which , upon being moved and seconded , was carried unanimously . After which the lodge was closed in solemn form . A dinner , such as we seldom see set before a lodge , was then placed upon the table , and ample justice was done thereto by all present . The cloth having been removed , the AV . M . observed the first toast in every lodge was the Queen and the Craft . So monarch was ever more sincerely beloved than Her Majesty , and

none ever reigned better over a happier people . The Craft would always meet the response it deserved , and the united toast of the Queen and the Craft was the most popular that Masons knew . The AV . M . had next to propose the health of the M . AV . G . M . the Earl of ^ Zetland , who , as the head of the craft , had evinced great administrative skill , and it was to bo hoped might long continue to rule over it . The toast which came next was that of the D . G . M . and

the rest ofthe Grand Officers , past and present , and the AV . M . took occasion to observe that it was one usually well received . The D . G . M ., Earl de Grey and Ripon , was well known in public life as a statesman of more than ordinary ability , and was sure to bring the same energy to bear in the service of the Craft . The grand officers were noted for their usefulness , without whose aid the Craft would never be in the flourishing position it was . They had one of

that distinguished body present , whose exertions for the good of Masonry had been excelled by none , and it was to he hoped they might continue to see him for many years to come . He assured that brother that the lodge was always happy when ho was there , and concluded by giving the toast of " The R . W . D . G . M ., the rest of the Grand Ofiicers , and Bro . Thomas A . Adams . " —Bro . ADAMS felt very grateful at his name being coupled with the Grand Officers . His abilities were humblethough he was honoured with the purple

, , and he should be glad to see a member of every lodge distinguished in a similar way . He was proud of the Craft , and was never more happy than when he was in a lodge or chapter , in either of which be was always happy to afford information , indeed he might say , if it was not for such brethren as AVatson and himself—where would

the Craft learn ? Their S . AV . he had brought forward in the three degrees , and a good pupil he was . Bro . AVatson undertook other parts , but was equally zealous with himself . AA'ith all the delights he felt at being with their lodge , he must not forget their sumptuous hospitality , and such was its effect that he was very far from satisfied with his own lodge , whose entertainment could bear no comparison with theirs . —The AV . M . trusted the next toast would be received with equal cordialityit was the Crown Prince of Prussia .

, He had lent them his name and permitted them to make use of it as the name of their lodge , of which he had condescended be become nn honorary member . The Crown Prince of Prussia was intimatel y connected with the Royal Family , and to some extent must be hound up with the destiny of this country . As such he was entitled to their esteem ; in addition he was a brother Mason and a member of that lodge . —Bro . FEASEE , P . M ., had been entrusted with the gavel

of the AV . M ., and was about to propose his very good health . They had a wholesome custom of entrusting candidates for initiation to the AV . M ., on his first presiding as the Installed Master . That evening there were no initiates , but the AV . M . had commenced his duties by going through the most difficult of all , he had performed the ceremonies of the third degree with great care and precision , and they all felt certain that Bro . Robinson was full y justified in

taking that office , and that there were no duties attached to it which he could not perform . Bro . Robinson , however , had other claims to their sympathy and respect which were well known to all , and which he ( Bro . Fraser ) would not further allude to , but at once come to the point , and propose the health of their AV . M ., a skilful ruler of the Craft , an uprieht , quiet , and open-hearted brother . ( Cheers . )—Bro . ROBINSON , the AV . M ., was grateful for the honour , the kind of the

manner proposition , and the flattering response with which the toast had been received . He felt the very high manner in which Bro . Fraser had spoken of him , and the honour they had done him in so warmly responding to the toast . No effort should

be ' wanting on his part to fill the high station he held worthily , and he hoped with pleasure to the lodge . He begged to reciprocate all their kind wishes , and thank them for the honour of drinking his health so cordially . Before he sat down he should propose the health of the P . M . 's of the Prince Frederick William Lodge . They had each distinguished themselves by skill in the craft , and able administration of the lodge w-hen under their control . ( Hear

, hear . ) Of Bio . Fraser it required not one word of his , the W . M ., to accord that meed of praise due to his merit in working the lodge , or his gentlemanly bearing and brotherly feeling . Of Bro . Caulcher , the father of the lodge , all knew their obligation to him for his persevering attention in bringing the lodge to its highly successful and proud position . It was quite unnecessary to allude to Bros . Watson and Thos . A . Adams , they were both appreciated by

the Masons of the entire Craft . To the latter the W . M . was more particularly obliged , for his own instruction and his timidity of accepting such an office had been greatly reduced hy Bro . Adams ' s care in preparing him for it . He should be glad to see every lodge so well provided with P . M . ' s , for he was sure theirs were of the very best , and none could boast better . He concluded by giving the toast of the P . M . ' s of the Prince Frederick AVilliam Lodge . —Bro . P M . FEASEE said the P . M . ' s were much obliged for

their healths having been so honoured . They all did their duty and always would endeavour to do so . They felt it to he part of that duty to he present at every meeting so as to be ready to aid and assist if required ; in the name of the P . M . ' s he returned thanks . — The W . M . had a toast to propose which he did with very great pleasure . They had three visitors present , Bro . Nation , W . M ., Merchant Navy Lodge ; Bro . Cooke , 23 , and

Bro . AA asshner , of the St . John's Lodge , Scotland . They were all Masons of considerable standing . Bro . Wasshner he was very glad to see in this country ; no doubt he found little details differing from what he had been used to , but he hoped thafc he saw the full spirit of Masonic feeling fully carried out . The Prince Frederick AVilliam Lodge were always glad to receive visitors , and the AV . M . called the brethren to drink their healthaud hoped they would be

upon , as happy to come on other occasions as the lodge was to see them . — Bro . NATION , in a short address , returned thanks , and spoke very highly of the welcome they received , and the more than excellent style in which their hospitality was displayed . —The AV . M . had a toast to propose to which he was sure they all would give their adhesion with much pleasure . The Press of this country was the

guide and instructor of its citizens , and in the same relation to the craft was its own especial organ—THE FBEEMASONS' MAGAZINE . It was their monitor and guide , and it was the duty of every brother to aid it by his own individual exertions in becoming prosperous . It had ever guarded the landmarks of the order with fidelity , and he believed there was no reason to doubt its continuance of that policy . It was the advocate of every improvement beneficial to the order , a valuable advocate of the charities , and in every respect well

worthy of their consideration . He then proposed success to THE FKEEXIASONS' MAGAZINE , coupled with the name of Bro . Matthew Cooke . —Bro . MATTHEW COOKE , in reply , said it was such appreciation of the motives and labours of the conductors ofthe THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE which were the chief incentives to go on in the path chosen . The Magazine , as a speculation , had been a loss to Bro . AVarren , hut he did not shrink from advocating an . honest policyalthough a different course might havefor a timeincreased

, , , its circulation . The remarks of their W . M . would be especially grateful to Bro . AVarren , and if they only knew him half so well as he ( Bro . Cooke ) did , they would feel , complimentary as the AV . M , 's remarks were , that they fell far short of his true deserts . He would not take up their time to say much more , hut having summed up Bro . AA arren's public and private character in a few sentences , which were well received , he , in the name of his chief , tendered them his very best thanks for the toast . —The AV . M . said it was of

great importance to secure good officers . Those they had would bear fair comparison with any other lodge , hy which he intended to say , not that they were superior to any other , hut inferior to none . They all evinced great anxiety to further the principles of the craft , were equally well known there , and generally very efficient . He then gave the toast of the Officers and Bro . Stapleton , S . AA . —Bro . STAPLETON , S . AV ., saw two good reasons why he should he brief—the firstthe lateness of the hourthe secondbeing rather shy in the

, ; , presence of that imposing body—the Press . However , they appreciated the kind commendation of the AV . M . AVhen he was below the chair he was ever considerate to his juniors , and now , having reached that dignity , on the part of his gratified brother officers , if they only made a modest approach to his standing they , one and all , felt jthafc they should have performed their duties efficiently . —The VOL had a toast , of equal pleasure to any that had gone before , to

propose—it was the health of the Secretary , Treasurer , Director of Ceremonies , and Wine Steward , to all of whom their warmest praise and admiration were due . Every member knew how admirably their accounts were kept , but all did not know the difficulties con-