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brethren , assuring them thafc ho would ever have the good of Lodge Concord at heart . Bro . Prescott appealed to the sympathy ' of . the lod ge on behalf of a distressed lady , when Bro . Diver proposed , and Bro . E . Parker seconded , a donation of fifty rupees from the Charity Fund of this lodge . Several candidates were proposed for initiation , and several brethren were proposed as joining membersand the lod closed in love and harmony

, ge was afc 8 . 40 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet tabic . The cloth having been removed , Bro . Diver rose and ¦ proposed the following constitutional toasts , which ivere drunk with all honours— "The Queen and tho Craft , " and "TheThree Most Worshipful -ihe Grand Masters of England , Scotland , and Ireland . " Bro . Diver then said : Brethren , let us now drink to the health of our rulers in this land , Bros . G . Taylor and R . B . Barton

, coupling with those the name ofthe Hon . X Gibbs . This toast was drunk with all honours , and three hearty cheers were given .. Bro . Diver , in proposing "The Health of Bro . AVickham , ' said : AVe have thought of him , be it at our regular work , or afc the emergency meetings , and I am sure he is at this moment thinking of Lodgo Concord , for he was a warm friend , not only to this lodge , but he is a friend to all Masons ; let us drink to his

good health and prosperity . Bro . Parker . Senior Warden responded to the toast , and said : On behalf ' of the Worshipful Master , who is absent , I return you thanks for the hemouryon have done him . Hesaid : I . unsure liereads the reports of this lodge , and ifc must be a source of gratification to Bro . AVickham to think that although distant , he is not forgotten by the brethren . Bro . Diver then asked the brethren to fill their lassesand that with

g , bumpers . Ho said : I am truly pleased to see love and harmony ever the predominant feeling pervading in these rooms , the work of this evening reminds me thafc Lodge Concord does not forget her friends ; you have really , brethren , pleased me greatly , for tho large gathering I see before me , notwithstanding the meeting of another sister lodge , impresses on my mind that came here with objectand thafc

you an , object was the election of a AAr orshipful Master for the next year . AVhat I rejoice at is that you selected the right man in tho right place , and I rejoice the more because there was not a single dissenting voice . Bro . Edward Parker has rendered this lodge and me most valuable aid , and if ho will but

work as he has begun , I hope yefc to see the lodge increasing in ¦ prosperit y . I am sorry that on such an occasion our amiable AA orshipful Master should be absent , but he will indeed he proud to learn that his Senior AVarden is about to fill the eastern chair . I wish Bro . Parker every success , and promise him on my part to render him all the aid in my power , and I hope and trust thafc you , brethren , one and all will give him that support have rendered to let ask to

you me ; me now yon drink to the health of Bro . Parker , our AV . M . elect . Bro . Parker rose and said : AA . Bro . Diver and Brethren , —I am quite overcome this evening , seeing what amount of kindness yon have one and all shown me , both upstairs and at this board . I am far from being an able speaker , but I thank you one and all ; I hope and trust ever to remain true to Lodgo Concord , and < lo all for the good of this lod and I hope AA orshiful

ge , you , p Sir and Brethren , will give me your best support ; with that support I shall be able to walk in ' the steps of my predecessors . To you , Bro . Diver , this lodge owes a deep debt of gratitude ; for two successive years you have ruled this lodge with great ¦ pnecess ; during your short absence an able brother , Bro . Alfred King , acted for you , but you returned in time to resume the rule of this lodge , when Bro . AVickham was about to leave

Bombay , and , indeed , as Jhis Senior AA arden , I say that Bro . AA ickham gave over the charge of this lodge with feelings of ¦ great satisfaction and pleasure . You , Worshipful Sir , have so worked , that our finances , too , have increased . I again hope that you , AArorshipful Sir , and the Brethren , will not forget to give me your best aid . I now ask you , brethren , to fill vour glasses and drink success ; prosperity , and long life to Bro . Diver . Bro . Diverin returning thankssaid : Brethren—Ifc

, , , is so often that I address you , that I find it difficult what to say on this occasion . It is not to me the brethren are indebted , for my work was indeed a poor one ; I owe you all much for the kindness with which you have treated me . I say that the pleasantesfc evenings that I spend are in these rooms . Bro . Parker has alluded to mo regarding my work . I only say that the prosperity of a lodge is not only due to the work of a

Worshipful Master , but to the warm support of the brethren . Bro . Parker will have my best support , and I am sure every brother will treat him as they have treated me . Bro . James Gleave then said , as perhaps this was the last time this year

that Bro . Diver was presiding , he would propose wifch permission , "The Health of Mrs . Diver and chose dear to her . " In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " Bro ! Diver assured them that Lodge Concord would ever receive worthy men and Masons who were visitors with the greatest cordiality , and he hoped they would come oftener . Several visitors returned thanks , and expressed a hope soon to join a lodge where true

hospitality was ever shown . "The Health of the Newlyinitiated , " was proposed , who returned thanks for the honour . "The Health of the Newly Raised , " was next proposed , and drunk with honours . Bro . Captain Holloway returned thanks in a few words . The toast of obligation was then proposed , and the brethren parted , after singing " Auld Lang Syne . " The singing of Bros . M . J . Higgins , F . Smith , J . Smale , and others was really excellent , and called forth loud applause .

LODGE PEESEVEBANCE ( NO . 351 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Colaba , on tho 15 th December , 1866 . Present : Bros . R . L . King , AV . M . ; R . B . Barton , Prov . G . M . of W . I . ; J . Mackinlay , P . M . ; J . . Tamieson , D . M . ; D . Henderson , as S . AA . ; J . Bedford , J . AV . ; CJones , Treas . ; Henry Prescott , Sec ; J . Lambourno as S . D . ; S . Hodgart as J . D . ; S . C . AVoods , as Dir . of Cers . ; X B . Jones , as I . G . ; C . Sorabjeeas Tyler ; A . ScobiaG . L . F .

ConnellJ-, , , Christopher , C . Cayzer , T . Hammond , J . Greenwood , A . Mitchell . J . Massou , E . Chappie , G . Brooks , II . Rydle , H . Krushlett , AHarvey , A . McKen / . ie , J . Spiers , J . Lord , G . AA ilkinson , J . Bonner , AA . Smith , & c A isitors : Bros . R . T . Bundle , Pestonjee Dhunjeebhoy , H . Nowrojee , M . C . Murzban , J . Cleary , R . 7

Gray , F . R , AVebb , R . H . AAadia , X Dhunjeeboy , W . C . Barnes , G . D . Furdoonjee , M . Lungrana , and others . The lodge having been properly tyled , was opened in the first degree . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The notice convening the meeting was read . The first business before the lodge was the election of the AV . M . for the ensuing year . The AV . M . remarked that he must beg of the brethren not to vote for him , as he had no desire to stand

for the eastern chair , he already having filled that chair for twelve months . At present the number of P . M . 's in this lodge was indeed very small ; there were but two , and from that small number one was about to retire to Europe . He should , therefore , ask the brethren to elect one who had not previously filled the AA . M . ' s chair . The brethren then proceeded to tho ballot . Bros- J . Mackinlay and J . Jamieson were appointed scrutineersivhen the result was announced that Bro . H . Morland

, was electee ! AV . M . for the ensuing year . The AV-M . was pleased to remark that Bro . Morland would have been present , but he was called on duty to render some aid to a vessel in distress . The AA . M . proposed , ancl Bro . J . Jamieson seconded , that , as Bro . Jones performed the duties of Treasurer so ably during the past year , he be re-elected . The proposition was unanimously carried . The ballot for Mr . J . Orr , candidate for initiation , was declared clear . Bro . Chappie then made an appeal

for a distressed lady , and proposed thafc a donation of fifty rupees be given out of tho lodge funds . The proposition was duly seconded and carried . The lodge was closed in love aud harmony at 7 . 30 p . m .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER . ' At the convocation of the Supreme Grand Chapter , held at Freemasons' Hall , on the 6 th inst ., tho business was very light and uninteresting . Comp . John Havers presided as Z ., supported by Comps . Thomas Gole , as H . ; 15 . Head , as J . ; AV . Gray Clarke , E . ; W . E . \ A almisley , N . ; Nicholas Bradford , Prin . Soj . ; A . W . AVoods and Laurence Newall , Assist . Sojs . ; Edmund S . Snell , Sword Bearer ; AVilliam Young , Past Dir . of

Cers The Committee of General Purposes made the usual report as to their having examined the accounts of the Grand Chapter from I 7 th October , 1866 , to the 15 th January , 1867 ; and the petition from Co . nps . AA illiam Ough , as Z . ; Henry Garrod , as H . j and John George Bond , as J ., and six others , for a chapter to be attached to tho Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 , to be called the Belgrave Chapter , to meet at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the last Friday in the months of February ,

May , August , and November , was granted . > METROPOLITAN . PANMUEE CHASTEE ( No . 720 ) . —A convocation of this chapter