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chief business over , the loclge was called from labour to refreshment , and Bro . Line , the worthy host , catered for the creature comforts of the brethren in that excellent style for which he has become famous . On the removal of the cloth , the AV . M . proposed the usual loyal and routine toasts , which were each specially responded to wifch that enthusiasm they are sure to meet afc Masonic hands . The W . M . said , they had but one visitor on that occasion , Bro . Gibbs , of No . 15 , but they bade him a cordial welcome ,

and drank his health . —Bro . GIBBS returned thanks for the kind manner in ivhich he had been welcomed , and although a personal stranger to all but one brother , yet he felt that there the spirit of Freemasonry was truly carried out , for he had been received as if he had known them all for many a long year . He also felfc he could do no less , in strict justice , than offer his most sincere compliments to tbe AV . M ., and officers generally , for the perfect treat he had experienced in their ivorking . He seldomif ever

, , saw so many perfect Masons together , and their ceremonies were beyond all praise . Ifc was very rarely that he had the good fortune to meet with a loclge in a town ivhere he ivas staying , for he generally was a day too soon or too late , and for nearly six years this had been the case . He had , at some personal inconvenience , delayed his departure that evening , and he felfc so fully recompensed thafc , if he happened to be in Uxbridge at another time when they met , he should do himself the leasure to stay with themancl take

p , some instruction . —The AA . M . next proposed " The Health of the Initiates , " hoping they would become good working members . They hacl entered upon a society ivhich was both ancient ancl honourable ; and , if they profited by its teaching , fchey could nofc fail to become better men , no matter however good they might be at present . —Bro . AA oor . s , on behalf of his co-initiates and himself , expressed their thanks , and hoped to be useful and good members . —

Bro . AVHIGMIT , P . M ., was about to propose the health of the AV . M . ; ifc was a toast that in 536 needed no preface , for he ( their AV . M . ) was beyond all praise ; so he called upon them without preface to drink " Success and Long Life to Bro . Newall , their excellent ancl accomplished \ A . M . " —Bro . NEWALL , AV . M ., hardly knew how to reply , because , while ho felt he did his duty , he had experienced such good feeling ancl ivarm support from the members , that he was inclined to think they were all actuated by one common impulse . Nevertheless , he was bound to return them his best thanks for fche reception of the toast . —The AA . M . next had the pleasure of proprosing " The Health ofthe AVardens and Officers . " Their S . AV ,

though absent on business , took a warm interest in the lodge , and he ivas sure that Bro . AA . Smith , C . E ., as ardently desired to have been there , as they were to see him amongst them . The officers of the lodge ivere no discredit to any loclge , and , on an average , as good as could be found . In all he did they heartily co-operated ; and if the whole of the brethren folloAved their example , their perseverance and energy ivould render the lodge second to none . He had great pleasure in

proposing the AVardens and Officers , coupling the name of Bro . AV . Watson , S . AA " . pro tern . —Bro . W . AVATSON , on behalf of the officers , begged leave to tender their thanks for the kind , generous , and Masonic appreciation in ivhich the AV . M . held their efforts . Their zeal and industry must be stimulated by the bright example of the AV . M ., and they would be justly ranked as dullards if they did not copy him . He ( the AA . M . ) had spared neither time , labour , nor expense in promoting the best interests of the locl and the

ge , officers would willingly curry out the good ivork , ancl second his efforts . They congratulated the AA . M . on the good feeling thafc existed , and the gentlemanly and affectionate bearing he evinced towards its members . And in the name of the officers ho would propese prosperity to the Royal Union Loclge ( No . 536 ) . The W . M . next proposed the P . Ms , of the loclge , Bros . AVright and AVceclon . —Bro . AVEEDON returned thanks for the kind mention of their names and the brethren ' s response . All they wero able to do

they did willingly . He had been long an attendant at the . loclge , and hoped to continue so for many years longer . —The AV . M . said they must not forget the health of their joining members , whose name was legion . lie hoped they would not regret having come amongst them , and assured them it was a pleasure to receive such additions to their loclge . — -Bro . GAWTHROP had been kindly received by them ; he came to them a comparative stranger , but in No . 536 they knew none but brothers , anil strangers were unknown .

They met there as Masons , were received as such , and immediately felfc afc home . He was happy to have joined the Royal Union , which he considered a good and efficient loclge , hound together by harmony ancl good will . —The A \ . M . said , in Masonry charity was never lost sight of , ancl as Bro . AVright , P . M ., had come forward as a Steward for that loclge , at the next Festival of the Girls' School , he . should couple his name with the toast of the Masonic Charities . — Bro . AVRIGHT ' . was happy to have undertaken the stewardship . It was many years since that loclge had sent a Steward for the Girls ' School , and he hoped they ivould not allow him to go emptyhanded . In many lodges they had an alms fund , ancl its proceeds

served to increase the list ; hut there they had none at present . Yet , if they pleased , they might commence one that night , and every little would swell the amount . ( The brethren immediately responded , and collected £ 1 lis . 6 cl . ) The AA . M . had a high notion , of the value of the Masonic press , and looked upon the FREEMASONS ' MAGAZINE as an organ of great utility to the Craft . He had met Bro . AVarren lately , and a move hearty and generous Freemason it was impossible for any one to be ; Bro . AVarren promised to put aside

au engagement to pay them a visit , ivhich he , the W . M ., helcl to be a very high compliment , and ho should care take to keep Bro-AA arren to that promise . He then proposed success to our MAG-AZINE , coupling the same ivith the name of Bro . Matthew Cooke . —Bro . GAWTHROP wished to add a few words . He had served as editor , sub-editor , and reporter , and he knew well what each had to do . How the judgment must be dispassionate and yet give a fair accounta course not always appreciated as it should be .

, The press faithfully and honestly performed its duty . In Masonry , its reports were genuine ; it provided many interesting articles , and he believed that the brethren connected with it took care to represent its best interests . — -Bro . MATTHEW COOKE , in reply , saicl he ivas much gratified at the way in which Bro . Warren ' s name had been introduced . He had been connected with thafc brother more than two years , ancl had never found one to whom the name of man , friend , or brother was more applicable than to his esteemed

chief . Greatly as their AA . M . had spoken in his praise , he could but state publicly , and he wished the whole Masonic ivorld could hear him , that fchey generally knew not a tithe part of Bro . AA airen ' s worth . In his home , afc his desk , or in the lodge he was ever the same—beloved by his family and friends ( Hear , hear , from Bro . Watson ) , valued as a man of no common attainments in his profession , ancl respected for his impartiality by every right thinking brother , he , Bro . M . Cooke , ivas sensible how poorly

he responded in behalf of his superior , but he hoped they ivould accept his warmest thanks for their land and just estimate of Bro . Warren ' s character ancl labours . —The W . M . next gave " The Health of the musical Brethren . " Bro . George Carter , their J . AV ., was an artiste . Bro . Herring , the same , and Bro . Exall , the life ancl soul of the loclge ; ancl there were two or three absent that night ivho , on previous occasions , hacl assisted in the glees , and made them begin to fancy themselves a musical lodge .- — Bro . HERRING said that

he believed music to be a great addition to every ceremony , and tonone less than those of the lodge . On behalf of the musical brethren , he tendered them his thanks . —The Tyler ' s toast followed . The loclge was called from refreshment to labour ; ancl the time for the special train being close afc hand , the brethren separated , the majority returning to London , under the thoughtful care of Bro . Newall , their W . M ., who in work , as well as at refreshment , is ever anxious to provide that " every thing be done decently and in order . "

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . NORTHAMPTON . —Pomfret Lodge ( No . 463 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held afc the George Hotel , Northampton , on Friday , the 5 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Motteram AVm . Blewitt , the AV . M ., when Bro . AVm . Brown ivas passed by the AV . M . from the first to the second degree . A ballot was then taken for Mr . AA m . Laiv and Mr . Joseph Mason , and both having been unanimously elected , were initiated into the mysteries of the Order , fche AV . M . performing the ceremony in each case .

STAFFORDSHIRE . AVOLVERHAMPTON . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 607 ) . —AVe continue tho record of the monthly meetings cf this loclge from p . 155 . The succeeding meeting ivas held on the 7 th March last , when fche AA . M ., Bro . E . J . Haseler , presided , supported by his officers and . brethren , with some visiting brethren from the Lodge of Honour ( No . 769 ) . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , Bro . A . Hinde ivas admitted

and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the new W . M ., whose appointment reflects great credit upon the brethren's choice . He performed the ceremony very effectively . Bro . Piatt was then passed to the degree of a F . C , to whom also the AV . M . expounded the charge . The AV . M . proposed Bro . Drake , of No . 1028 , as joining member , ivhich ivas seconded by Bro . King , P . M . The W . M . submitted the name of his son , Mr . Edwin Haseler , as a candidate for the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , which

was duly seconded . Before the lodge was closed , Bro . King addressed tho W . AL , on behalf of the brethren , in terms expressive of their appreciation of the excellent manner in which the W M . had worked the ceremonies of the evening ; and , as it was his first working it augured well for the future prosperity ol the loclge , and it would be impossible for the brethren to regard these facts otherwise than as he did , namely , ivith pride ancl satisfaction . An invitation ivas received to attend the installation of the R . AV Bro . Burton , No . 786 , AValsall , on the 2 nd April . The lodge ivas duly closed ivith solemn prayer , ivhen the brethren adjourned