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as in the course of the evening , he would have an opportunity of adressiug the Brethren , he would merly thank them for the high compliment they bad conferred on him . Ifc was then proposed by the AV . M . ancl seconded by P . M . Henderson , that the sum of five guineas he be given from the Lodge funds to the Provincial Grand Sec . Testimonial , which was put to the Lodge and carried . Proposed by the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Storey , J . D . ; that Bro . T . AVyatt be presented with a Treasurers

jewel of the value of five guineas , which was also put and carried unanimously . There were two propositions for candidates for initiation at the next meeting , aud nothing further being offered lor the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was duly closed , and adjourned to the Pier Hotel , Erith , -where the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . F . AVain , at which over 70 Brethren sat down The cloth having been removedthe usual loyal and

, Masonic Toasts were given and responded to , the Provincial Grand Chaplain , the Rev . Bro . Hill , said that he had heen called upon to perform a very important and pleasing duty , which was to present Bro . Sutton , P . M ., in tbename of the members of the Cornwallis Lodge , a very handsome and valuable tea and coffe service of solid silver , weighing over SOoz ., raised by the brethren of the Lodge , in acknowledgement for the

manyservices rendered by him to the Lodge , he also mentioned that the Lodge had presented him with a P . M . jewel of the value of five guineas from tbe funds of the Lodge , he therefore hoped , that Bro . Sutton would live long to enjoy the goodwill and

affection of the brethren of the Cornwallis Lodge . Bro . Sutton , P . M ., in thanking the brethren for . their kindness towards him , remarked that he could not find w . jrds to express his feelings , he said that he had worked hard for the Cornwallis Lodge ; his aim was _ to make it second to none in the province , and he believed it bid fair to be so at no very distant period . He said that it was a young Lodge , only five years old and mustered over 50 membersand still increasingThe respectability of its members

, . he thought , was a guarantee for its success , he therefore thanked them for the valuable presents they had been pleased to make him with , and he trusted that tlie day would be far distant , folium to be be severed from the brethren ofthe Cornwallis Lodge . During the evening the hrethren were delighted by the excellent singing of Miss Rebcca Isaacs , Miss Roberts , Bros . Hansford and SherwinMrs . G . Tedder presiding at the PianoforteThe

, . musical arrangements were by Bro . G . Tedder . Alter spending a very happy evening the " brethren parted in harmony . Amongst the visitors were Bros , the Rev . W . Hill , P . G . Chaplain , Kent ; G . M . C . Snow , P . Pro . G . S . AA . Kent Atkins , P . Pro . G . Reg . Kent ; J . Grayson , P . M . 13 , 913 P . Pro . G . S . D . Kent ; Paget , P . Pro . G . O . Kent ; J . SmithP . M . 829 ; DentonPMIDPProGPKent

, , . . , . . . . ; Avery , P . G . S . D . Middle-sex ; Martin P . Pro . G . S . D . Kent ; Harvey , P . Pro . G . S . D . Kent ; Bruce , P . M . 869 ; Davis , W . M . 13 ; Graham , AA ' . M . 700 ; A . Elliss , AA . M . 913 ; Mackney , P . M . 299 ; Russell , P . M . 299 ; Sidney Clark , S . W . 706 and several other brethren .

MIDDLESEX . UXEBIDGE — Poyal Union Lodge ( No . 382 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was helcl on Monday , 17 th inst ., at tbe Masouic Hall , when there were present Bros . Jaquin , AV . M . ; Lonsdale , S . W . ; J . L . Coulton , J . W . ; E . C . Woodward , Treas . ; Coombes , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Cloake , S . D . ; Swallow , J . D . ; Daviesnewlappointed to oflice as IGBlockley T

, y .. ; , Org . ; . A . Adams , P . G . Purst . ; AV . H . Conltou , P . M . ; C . Horsley , P . M . AA . Smith , C . F ., P . G . S . ; AVeedon , P . M . ; AVools , Hodgkinson , Russ , Farina , Marshall , Hatfield , ancl McPherson . The Visitors present included Bros . D-iiry , 141 ; Sedway , 1 , 238 ; Jones , S . D . 14-5 ; Lncl :, ld Linr jon , ( French Lodge ) . The Ballot was des clared unanimous for twa Gentldmen , viz ., M . Field , and C . Folkey . Bros . McPherson , Farina , and Sedway , ( a member of Gooch Lod

ge , ) were severally raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . Russ was passed to the second degree . Mr . C . Folkcy was initiated . Bro . Cloake proposed a Candidate for election at tho next meeting of the lodge iu October next . Bro . Coultou , P . M . proposed and Bro . Horsley , P . M ., seconded , [ tliat the Prov . G . M for Middlesex , Bro . Col . Burdett he made a full member of the Royal Union Lodge , which was enthusiastically carried , although from the position of the Prov . G . M . for Middlesex , such motion was unnecessary , he being a member of every lodge of his province , ex-officio . The Ceremonies iu the first , second , and third

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Degrees were most ably worked by the W . M ., Bro . Jaquin , who proved himself a worthy successor to this esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . AV . H . Coulton . After the business of the evening had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to a substantial repast at the Railway Hotel , kept by Bro . Marshall , whose efforts to please were in every sense of the word crowned with success , and the brethren returned to town at nine n . m .

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METROPOLITAN . CHAPTER OF FIDELITT ( NO . 3 ) . —The annual meeting of this Chapter took place on the 7 th inst ., at the Crystal Palace , under the able presidency of Comp . Charles Greenwood , M . E . Z ., and P . Z . The meeting , though not largo , was especially interesting , this occasion having been selected for tbe presentation of a well merited testimonial to Comp . J . Newton Tomkins , P . Z ., and P . G . S . B . the late Treasurer of the Chapterwho had held that

, , office for 14 . years . It was , however , subject of regret , that Comp . Tomkins was unable to be present on the occasion , and the cause of his absence , ill health , was deeply deplored by the Companions present , as it will he hy those " who for the first time learn it through these columns . The regret experienced at the absence , mid cause , was , however , much modified by the presence of the late worthTreasurer ' s Nephew ( CompS

y , . . Leith Tomkins , P . Z ., No . 2 , and P . G . Pr . Soj ., ) who . was invited to represent him-. After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been properly disposed of , the M . E . Z ., in proposing tbe toast of the evening , " Tbe late Treasurer , " very gracefully alluded to the number of years Comp . Tomkins had held the o ! lico , and referred to his uuweared anxiety for the comfort aud welfare of the Chapter . As ;\ Treasurer , he , the M . E . Z ., considered him a

model to the Craft ; for while he determinedly , and effectually , checked extravagance , he did so in such a kind aud courteous manner , which it was impossible but to appreciate . The motto of his conduct was fortiter hire , sauuiter in inodo . Besides tiie duties he bad rendered as Treasurer , the Chapter was indebted to him for the very great services , and able assistance he bad rendered to each successive Principal . Alter the more important duties of the day , his unflagging wit and humour were a

source of great enjoyment to the companions . Tbe Chapter deeply regretted the cause of his retirement , and begged his relative to convey to him , accompanied by the host wishss of the Chapter for his speedy restoration to health , the subject of presentation , which consisted of a very handsome Silver Claret Jug , ( executed with much chasteness , and artistic skill . by Comp . Figg , and a subject of general admiration , ) with the following most tastefullengraved inscription : — ' Presented bthe

y y Companions of the Chapter of Fidelity , No . 3 , to Comp . J . Newton Tomkins , P . Z ., on bis retiring " from the Chapter , as a token of their high personal regard , and as an acknowledgment of his valuable services as Treasurer for 11 years . 7 th July , 1871 . " Comp . S . Leith Tomkins in returning thanks , saicl : His esteemed relative would fully appreciate the kind feelings which accompanied tlie handsome present , and it would be his

pleasing duty to convey to him the sentiments of the Chapter . He ( Comp . S . Leith Tomkins ) was well able to sympathise with the loss the Chapter had sustained ; he well knew the charms of his uncle ' s society , and ventured to hope they might yet again see him at their meetings . The beautiful claret jug would be an extremely welcome present , his uncle having always evinced great admiration for " Etruscan Art . " The health of the

Visitors was coupled with tho name of C-jmp . Glover , who expressed his high sense of tlie hospitality he had received . The members present were Comps . Greenwood , M . E . Z . ; Dearsley , ( the father of this old and influential Chapter ) , Spencer , Figg , Sliackletrm . and Neville , P . Z . ' s . ; and Comps . Cordwoll , MacNamara , Terry , Stewart , Stoltenhoff , Dosell , Brookes , and Pritchard . The Visitors were Comps . S . Leith Tomkins and Glover .

DEA ONSHIRE . TOHSTTS . —Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —The quarterly mooting was held at the Masonic Rooms at noon on Thursday , July 13 th ; when tbe chapter was opened hy M . E . Comp ., Dr . Hopkins , acting as Z ., Ex . Comp . Marks , H . and J . Heath as J . A board