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deserved . He could specify the names of Capt . tbe Hon . A . R . Arundel , Lieut . Kingsmill , and Cornets Lamb ancl Drummond , and couple them with tho toast . ( Drunk with hearty cheering . ) —Bro . Capt . AEUNDEL returned thanks for the kind compliment paid him and his brother officers of the Yeomanry quartered in the city , but said the toast would have been much better responded to by Bro . Beach . He only wished he could speak as well as Bro . Wyndham sungand then be should be

first-, rate and might be inclined to stand as a candidate for the next vacancy for the borough . He hacl never heard a song given with more emphasis or better effect . He had been a brother some years of a lodge at Southampton , but living some miles from it had not so frequently visited it as he ought to have done . He hoped now he was located at Winchester , he should be more frequently in communtication with the brethren . He hoped at

the next meeting he should be able to stay all the evening , but as be bad to meet bis men thafc night , be was sorry be must leave so early . ( Hear . )—The W . M . then gave the toast of tbe newly-initiate Bro . Watson , one who had entered Masonry from no rash object of curiosity , but with a desire to be benefitted thereby , and to benefit others . The toast was drunk heartily ; and then the " Entered Apprentices' Song " was ably given by

Bro . Cox , 60 th Eoyal Rifles , the chorus being accompanied with the ancient form . —Bro . WATSON - responded to the toast in warm terms , and acquitted himself of a speech truly Masonic , which gained him hearty applause . —Bro . SHEPPABD , J . AA " . NO . 90 , ¦ said it devolved upon him to give the toast of " Tbe P . M . s of the Loclge . " He himself felt much indebted to the P . M . s ancl ethers , no doubt who had not yet passed the chair , were

similarly indebted and equally grateful ; indeed , to them the new members owed everything . They had that eveningheard speeches from some of the most eminent Past Masters of the Province , and been informed by them what Masonry was , and it was exceedingly fortunate that they had such eminent leaders . Bro . Shoppard then proceeded to remark upon the -great importance of good fellowship in all things , and pointed

to the recent want of it across the ocean . He then gave the toast , coupling with it the name of Bro . Hasleham . ( Great applause . )—Bro . HASLEHAM , P . M . 90 , said , in his own name and the other P . M . ' s of the lodge , he returned his best thanks

for the way the toast bad been proposed ancl received . He hoped they had all clone their duty sufficiently and consistently ; he had endeavoured to clo so for four years , and should continue his efforts as long as it was in his power . They , of course , felt it a bounden duty to come down ancl give that instruction which they themselves had received from other P . M . ' s before them . He spoke of Bro . Sheppard as a good specimen of the ¦ children of No .-90 . The AV . M . paid a compliment to Bro . H .

O . Sherry , who that evening had been advanced to the degree of F . C . He had a high opinion of him , and wished him every prosperity . Proposing his health , he called upon him to respond with speech and song . ( Applause . )—Bro . SITEBBT feelingly responded , and then sung , in a very able manner , the pleasing air , " Madeline . "—Bro . F . LA CROIX , P . M . 90 , proposed the next toast , desiring to compliment some of those present who

had contributed greatly to the prosperity of the lodge . It gave him much gratification to see those old familiar faces , and more particularly that of his respected Bro . Evcritt . He very much regretted that a professional call obliged him to abridge his remarks very abruptly , but he was perfectly assured that they Were all well acquainted with the Masonic excellence of their worthy Bro ., P . M . Everitt ; and he therefore begged to propose

the health of the senior members of the lodge , coupling with the toast tbe name of Bro . Everitt . ( Applause)—Bro . EVEEITT , P . M .. very ably responded , observing that in his humble position he sought not notoriety ; yet he bad done bis best , and he left it to the members of the lodge to say whether he was a working member or not . He looked back with pride to bis long connection with themand hoped that would not be tbe lastby many

, , , opportunity of again being present in the Lodge of ( Economy . — Bro . BINCKES then passed a hi & h compliment on tbe capacity of the officers of the lodge . The subordinate ancl working offices were filled by men of good Masonic knowledge ; there was Bro . Sherry —( hear)—tho Treasurer , nnfl excellent host of that evening , and who was especially entitled to their thanks fertile magnificent spreads he always placed before them . There

could not possibly be a more zealous and efficient Secretary than Bro . Hoggins . There was P . M . Bro . Jacob , and others who had passed'the chair , of equal zeal .-ind energy , and though be ( Bro . Binckes ) could not then enumerate the list , he knew they were all highly gifted , and proofs of this were numerous and positive .

He would couple with the toast the name of the S . W . ^ ra tern . Bro . Jacob , P . M . —The toast was very heartily drank . — Bro . JACOB , P . M ., in responding , apoligised for the absence of the S . W ., Bro . Higgs , who was unable to attend . He looked upon that as a red-letter day , and had much enjoyed the way in which the large party had met in such true fellowship and downright brotherhood . It gave him great pleasure to find so of their old friends around him againand he most

many , pleasureably recognised Bro . Everitt , tbe first candidate he had initiated . He returned them all the most sincere thanks . —Bro . HUGGINS , Sec . 90 , also addressed the meeting , expressing his great satisfaction at finding his services so highly appreciated . —The W . M ., in another speech , acknowledging bow deeply the members of the lodge were indebted to Bro . Beach , proposed his health in eulogistic terms . The toast was enthusiastically

honoured . —Bro . BEACH said , he thanked them all most sincerely for the land and handsome manner in which they acknowledged his presence . He hacl been peculiarly gratified by his attendance , because some very interesting events bad happened that evening . There had been a most numerous and agreeable gathering of brethren from every part of the country , and they had enjoyed

the felicity of seeing and hearing those eminent brethren who hacl contributed more than others to the -continued success of Freemasonry , and he might especially refer to that eminent and distinguished brother Binckes . AVhen that brother came amongst them , he seemed to bring to their hearts the claims of the charities in a way they could not withstand ; and he brought home to their convictions how extremely important and useful the institutions wereand what high honour they conferred on

, the Craft . ( Hear . ) They felt bound to supply ail the assistance iu their power , ancl he hoped the flattering terms in which their past help had been acknowledged would stimulate tbem to greater exertions in the future . Might they have many more such happy gatherings as that , because the Lodge of ( Economy hacl peculiar facilities for assembling tho brethren from all parts of the provincethrough the central position it occupied in a large

, and important district . ( Hear . ) The next toast was "Our Military Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Lieut . Cox , 60 th Royal Rifles , to which that gentleman responded . AVe must not omit to mention that during the evening Bro . Jones played several elegant airs , ancl accompanied on tbe pianoforte the various songs , much to the pleasure and satisfaction of the company .

LANCASHIRE EAST . PEOVINCIAL GEAND LODGE . The Annual Grand Meeting of Freemasons in the Province of East Lancashire was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Town Hall , Manchester , under tbe presidency of the Prov . G . M ., Mr . Stephen Blair . The first business was the investiture of the various officers for

the year ending June , 1 S 6 » 1 » . The following is a list of the officers so invested -. —AA " . R . Callener , jun ., Prov . G . S . W " . ; Mitchell , Bolton , Prov . G . J . AV . ; ltev . J . ]' .. Figgins , Prov . G . Chaplain ; J . H . P . Leresehe , Prov . G . Registrar ; J . Sudlow , Prov . G . Treasurer ; Ormerod , Prov . G . S . D . ; C . Affleck , Prov . G . J . D . ; T . G . Gibbons , Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies ; Aspinall , Prov . G . Organist .

A report from the Charity Committee was read , and it was resolved that the sum of £ 50 should bo voted for tbe Boy's Masonic School in London . It was resolved to hold the next Quarterly Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge at Colne . At a quarter to five o ' clock the lodge adjourned to a banquet at the Clarence Hotel . The Chair WHS occupied by the Prov .

G . M . Mr . Stephen Blair , and about 200 brethren attended . It was stated that the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall would be laid early in July , and that the Earl of Zetland or tho Earl de Grey and Ripon was expected to take a leading part in tlie ceremony .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . CONSECRATION OI ? A NEW MASONIC HALL IN YOXK . The old Masonic Hall , in this city , having been removed in order to effect the Blake-street iintiroveinent , tbe members of the craft lefernnneel upon the erection of a new hall , which has just beer , completed . The new Masonic Hall , however , though possessing some claim to architectural merit , as seen from the exterior , was never intended for mere outside show . A serviceable building , with proper interior accommodation , was tbe prime consideration ,