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to know that there was so excellent a man as Bro . Emery to set a good example on every occasion . He gave his health with three times three . ( Loud cheers . ) Bi-o . EMERY , AV . M . 928 , said on behalf of the committee , with whom they had heen kind enough to couple his name , he begged to return thanks for the manner in which the toast had been drunk . He assured them that individually this was indeed a proud day to think that the boys of the charity which he earliest

identified himself with , should be their guests on this occasion . He hoped the result would be to show the ladies of Freemasons and the public generally that Freemasons had other objects in view besides the promotion of social enjoyment ; that they had a higher object iu view , that they took care of those who ivere left in their charge , and endeavoured to bring them up in the steps of those who had gone before . ( Cheers . ) Sot only were the hoys so brought upbut the girls alsoand a splendid

, , building was now being reared for their accommodation , and he appealed to the company to give something towards this stately and superb edifice . He referred to the existence of the asylum for the aged and decayed , and said they had something more in view than to communicate secret signs or indulge in social festivities . Without the indefatigable committee he should not have heen able to bring this affair to such au issue , and he divided the meed of praise with them , and therefore on behalf

of himself and the committee he thanked them . ( Cheers . ) The CHAIRMAN said the last toast on his list , though not the east , was " The Ladies . " ( Cheers . ) AVhen he looked around and reviewed the kindly glances that beamed from every eye at the mention of the ladies , the toast would meet with a very warm reception . "Breathes there a man with soul so dead , AVho never to himself hath said , There is a charm in woman ' s eye , A language in her tear ,

A spell in every sacred sigh ; To man , to virtue dear . " —( Cheers . ) He proposed " The Ladies , " the first in every good work , the ladies in general , and those in particular who had graced the festivities of this day with their presence . ( Cheers . ) Bro . YOUNG : having gracefully acknowledged the compliment on "behalf of the fair sex ,

The lists of toasts having been exhausted , the company left the tent . During the proceedings the juvenile band of the St . Alncent played some selections in the vicinity , and afterwards on the pier , where the company promenaded . Later in the afternoon the hoys and a portion of the company embarked on hoard the steam-packet Her Majesty , which had been kindly lent by the company for the occasion , and proceeded up the harbour to give the boys an opportunity of inspecting the ships

of war—which afforded them intense gratification . The band of the 5 th Hants Rifles was on board , and played several favourite pieces . Both before and after their return the boys were supplied with tea and other refreshments , and shortly before seven o ' clock they started for the station , accompanied hy the committee and others . They left the station at ten minutes past seven , after having had a most delightful treat . The committee comprised the following gentlemen , to whom

great praise is due for their exertions in bringing the affair to such a successful issue -. —Bro . Col . Meehan , president , Bro . Emery , secretary ( who is entitled to special thanks for his untiring energy in the good work ) , Bros . E . M . AVells , T . Batohelor , 11 . M . Emanuel , Hollingsworth , J . R . Barnes , AV . H . Ford , T . Cousins , J . Baker , Redward , Edmonds , Furnell , and Hill . —Portsmouth Times , August 13 . [ With the usual courtesy of the Committee of the Boys ' School , all notice of the intended visit was kept from us , or an original report would have appeared last week . —ED . F . M . and M . M . ]

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( NO . 781 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Thursday , August 11 th , at the Jamaica Tavern , AVest India Docks . The business of the evening was one passing and three raisings . The W . M . presided , assisted hy a large number of P . M . ' s and his officers . Two of the candidates for raising being visitors expressed a wish to have this degree conferred on them by Bro . F . AValters , P . M . Mount Lebanon Lodge ( No . 73 ) , and on asking the W . M .

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to grant their request , he in the kindest manner allowed them this privilege . Accordingly Bro . F . AValters , P . M ., then took the chair , and in an able manner raised Bros . B . AVickman , Mount Lebanon , 73 , and T . Parish , Humber , 57 , ( wliom he had during his office as AV . M . previously passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft ) to the sublime degree of Master Masons . It was unanimously agreed to hold a summer festival , and the arrangements were left to be made by a committee of P . M . ' s of the

lodge . Before closing the lodge , Bro . F . Walters , PiiVT ., expressed his sincere thanks to the W . M . and brethren for their kindness and courtesy in allowing him the honour and privilege of raising his two friends to the Master Mason ' s degree . As it was impossible for him to stay and join them at the festive hoard , he felt he would be wanting in gratitude if he did not take that opportunity of expressing to them how sincerely both he and the two newly-raised Master Masons were for the brotherly

treatment they had received from them . He had come a stranger amongst them , and he must certainly say that in all his nine years experience of visiting brethren and lodges in England , Ireland , Scotland , and Wales , he never yet received greater kindness or more fraternal welcome than he had from the AV . M ., P . M . 's , and members of the Merchant Navy Lodge . Ho could assure them if any of the members would , honour him by visiting the lodges—73147 and 871—of which he was a

, , member , he would feel it a pleasure to introduce them as his visitors . If ever an occasion should occur where any of their members might have occasion to be passed or raised in a lodge of which he was a member , he would use his endeavours to get their AV . M . or P . M . shown that measure of kindness and courtesy which had just been shown to him . There were at least a dozen visitors , besides a good muster of the members .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

NORFOLK . PROTTNCIAI ; GRAND LODGE . The Provincial Grand Lodge for the Province of Norfolk was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Norwich , on Friday , August 12 . There was a good attendance of both city and country lodges . The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Benjamin Bond Cabbell , despite his very advanced age , was present on this occasion , and went through the duties of his high office—both in lodge and at the banquet

which subsequently took place—in the most efficient manner . Among those by whom he was supported were—Bros , the Hon . F . AValpole , Past Commander of the Knights Templar Encampment , of which he was the founder ; Sir H . Stracey , Bart , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; AV . Leeds Fox , Prov . G . Sec ; Rev . — Cholmeley , Prov . G . Chap . ; Revs . S . Tatlow , Hodgson , and Coleby , P . Prov . G . Chaps . ; W . AVvight , P . Pvov . S . G . W . ; J . Harwell , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . C . SmithP . Prov . J . G . AV . ; Major Penriee ,

, Prov . G . Reg . ; W . S . Boulton , Prov . S . G . D . ; AV . Norman , Prov . G . Org . ; — Adams , Prov . G . Tyler ; F . Colsey , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward ; J . Marshall , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; H . J . Mason , AV . M . Sondes Lodge , Dereham ; G . E . Simpson , P . M . Siueeritv ; J . Bovce , AV . M . Perseverance ; J . Calver , W . M . Faithful ; " J . AV . Taylor , AV . M . Cabbell ; A . F . Morgan , AV . M . Social ; G . F .

Garnham , AV . M . Beccles ; P . Back , AV . M . ; G . C . Stevens , H . B . AVolsey , R . AVhitwell , R . Thorns , P . M . ' s ; G . Loftus , & c . The following were then installed as Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — Bro . W . Leeds Fox D . Prov . G . M . „ G . AVilkinson Prov . S . G . W . „ T . M . Kendall „ J . G . AV . „ Rev . — Cholmeley „ G . Chap .

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