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had done was an earnest of what it meant to do for the future . It struck him as being quite possible that there might be present some white-haired Mason , whose father was interested in the formation of this loclge ; at any rate , he had on his right hand - it hi-other who visited this lodge 62 years ago ( Bro . White , I' . G . Sec . ) It was useful to reflect upon what had taken place daring that short memory . Look , for instance , at what had taken place in the country that they were more than other

inteany rested in—he meant the United States , where Freemasonry had a greater hold than in any part of the world . Let them , too , contemplate the whole map of Europe . Look at France , with her whole dynasty moved away , its kings carried to a shameful death , ancl afterwards a man , a mere creature of fortane , assuming power , and becoming the master of France . But his armies were scattered , defeated , and he died an ignoble death .

Since then another dynasty lias succeeded , and they now saw a new and great European power , and all since this lodge was established . Let them look at tlie progress of science during that period ; the earth had been girdled with railways , upon which they could travel sixty miles an hour , and instead of candles , their town ancl cities were lighted with invisible air , and by electricity thought could bo transmitted at a much greater rate than conceived . But there was one thing that had

not changed—there was one society that was unchanged , and he hoped it would be unchangeable . Freemasonry hacl gone on in its steady progress , subject to the only rivalry of seeing which could do tlie most good . A century ago they had no Charities ; since then the numbers had enormously increased , and now they numbered amongst themselves four of the greatest Charities known , and all founded by their own voluntary

contributions . As regards the Caledonian , he hoped it would occupy the same exalted position a hundred years hence , and be presided over by a Master as zealous as the present . —The SENIOR AVARDEX then proposed , " Tho Health of the Worshipful Master . "—¦ The AV . MASTER , in responding , said that lie deeply and gratefully felt the compliment just paid him . All he could say was that this evening was one that would never pass from his memory , as he progressed through the wilderness of the world ; and even when he reached that boundary , the Canaan which separated him from the next world , ho would look back upon

this evening as an oasis which it had pleased Divine Providence to allow to spring up along his desert path . He sincerely thanked them all . He then gave , " Our A'isitors , " coupling therewith the names of Bros , JiPIntyre , G . Reg ., and Dr . Nolan . —Bro . M'IXTVBE said he felt it a very great privilege , but at the same time lie knew it to bo a very considerable task , to return thanks for tho very kind manner in which the health of the visitors had been proposed , and for the very kind way in winch it hud been

received . He said that the Caledonian Loclge had completed one cycle of its existence , and he hoped it would continue , cycle after cycle , to run its eminent career . The Caledonian was a worthy example , and he felt confident that every member of the Craft would do well to emulate the efforts of its members . From his heart ho felt grateful that he had been invited upon this auspicious occasion , and he felt sure that every visitor rejoiced in the strength of this lod and in the

ge , excellency of its Master . Ancl when they got to their smaller spheres , in which they might shine with greater brilliancy among the smaller lights , they would doubtless impress upon their brethren to emulate the members of the Caledonian Loclge , and strive to make their lodge like it when a hundred years have passed away . —Bro . NOEAX said it was a very great pleasure that devolved upon him to express to

the AA ' orshipful Master ancl the brethren of the Caledonian Lodge tlie intense satisfaction he and his brother visitors had felt that evening . It had been said that amid the changes that had taken place during the last 100 years Masonry had remained unchanged . But how was it , while s . eiencc had made rapid strides , and , as Bro . Amos had remarked , thought could be transmitted faster than conceived ; while warmaking its red

, hand still more dreadful , and throwing its bolts of vengeance over the convulsive world ; how was it that , amid all this change , Masonry remained the same ? It was the othical character of their system , and its adaptation to every age . As regards the Caledonian Loclge , he could only hope it would continue to prosper , and that , at the end of another hundred years , there would be a celebration equal to the present . — Bro .

FOSTER , S . D ., then proposed for the next toast "The Past Musters , " coupling therewith the name of Bro . Nunn . — Bro . KUXN , I . P . M ., said that as a Past Master he stood in this position . They-had all no doubt heard of the Eastern fable of

the perfumed earth , which , on being complimented , replied , "Alas ! I am but common earth , but coming in contact with a rose I have borrowed its sweetness . " He felt lie was but a Mason , and hacl borrowed of the . virtues with the possession of which they had been pleased to compliment Wm , from his coming in contact with the Caledonian Lodge . On behalf of the other Past Masters , he regretted the absence of the father

of the lodge , through illness ; but he thought ho might say , in speaking of them , that they had rendered , during the time they occupied the chair , most invaluable assistance . At the same time they were greatly indebted to the officers ancl members of the loclge generally , for the cordial support they had received when aspiring to the Chair of AVorshipful Master . He thanked the brethren for the flattering way they had received the toast . —Other toasts having been drunk , the brethren separated ,

expressing themselves highly gratified with tbe able way in which the whole of the programme had been carried out . It is but justice to Bro . Nunn , I . P . M ., to say that the . beautiful jewel , the testimonial frame containing the warrant from the Grand Master , and the portraits of all the brethren , with the neatly designed programme , were all designed and arranged by him . The pleasure of the evening was much enhanced by the musical arrangementsunder the able management of Bro . J . S . Tolley

, , Prov . G . Org . for Berks and Bucks , who was assisted by Bros . Harriot , Carter , and AVhitehouse . ROSE OE ItairAitK LODOE ( No . 975 ) . —The installation meeting of this loclge was held at the AVhite Hart , Barnes , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., a large number of members ancl visitors being present . The lodge having been opened by the . W . M " ., Bro . J . Smith , ancl the minutes duly confirmed , Bro . AA . Little ,

S . AV ., was presented by Bro . Buss , P . M . and See ., to receive the benefit of installation ; and a board of installed Masters being formed , he was accordingly installed in the chair of K . S . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by the outgoing Master , Bro . Smith , P . G . Purst . On the reaclm '» ttance of the brethren , tho new AA' . M . closed the lodge in tho 3 rd and 2 nd degrees , after which he proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . AV . H . Farnfield , S . AV . ; J . Cockbtn-n , J . W . ; II Potter , Treas . ; II . G * . Buss , Sec . ; G . H . Oliver , S . D . ; C . Page J . D . ; F . Newens , I . G . ; and A . Samels , Dir . of Cers . One

candidate being- in attendance was regularly introduced and initiated into the Order , the newly appointed-officers evidently appreciating the importance of their several positions by the correct manner iu which the ceremony was rendered . The vest ot the business being of a purely formal character , the lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet . After the usual and Masonic toasts were given ( Bro . FARKEIELD , Assist . G . Sec , responding for tlie Grand Officers ) , Bro . SMITH , I . P . M ., proposed

"The Health of the AA ' orshipful Master , " who , lie saicl , although but a young Mason , was anxious to do his duty .- —This toast having been heartily responded to , Bro . LITTLE thanked the brethren for the unanimity with which he had been elected to his present high office , and assured them he felt deeply interested in the prosperity of the lodge , and would always do his best to promote and sustain the good feeling ancl fellowship which so hapilexisted amongst its members—BroBEAMISH returned

py . . thanks , briefly but effectively , to the toast of "The Initiate . "—¦ Bro . C ' OOMIIES , AV . M ., replied for the visitors , and in the course of his observations expressed the great pleasure he felt at seeing his old friend the W . M . installed that evening ; ancl he could assure the brethren that , from all ho knew of Bro . Little , their AA' . M . would prove himself worthy of the position . —Bro . SMITH , I . P . M ., iu returning thanks , said ho was pleased and

proud to find the lodge in such a prosperous position in so short a period from its consecration ; and he had no doubt it would continue to flourish during the ensuing year . —Tlie AA . MASTEB then proposed " The Health of the Officers , " remarking that he considered himself fortunate indeed to be supported by such able brethren . It would be invidious to particularise where all , junior as well as senior , strove to excel . —The Officers replied seriatim , as is usual at installation meetings , and each-expressed

his resolve to support tho AV . M . during his year of office . —The AV . MASTEB then said he had another toast to propose , which was " Prosperity to the Rose of Denmark , " with which ho would couple the name of Bro . Todd , P . M . 27 , who , as the brethren might remember , was present at the consecration of the lodge , ancl on his return home after that event was agreeably surprised that another little " event" hacl transpired during his absence ; the young stranger had since , he informed the lodge , been christened Rose Denmark Todd . This toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm , which was enhanced by a hu-