Colonial.

our own conduct in this life be such , that when our frail bodies shall mingle with the dust , we may be found worthy of admittance into that Grand Temple which is not made with hands , "but is eternal in the heavens . His Honour the Superintendent , Bro . James Macandrew , and the Mayor , Bro . T . Birch , also gave brief addresses . Cheers were given for the Superintendent , the Mayor and the Ladies ; and , at the instance of the Mayor , three hearty

cheers were given by the spectators for the Masons . After a short address b }* the District Registrar , Bro . Charles White , the band struck up " Rule Britannia ; " and before the proceedings terminated , Bro . W . J . Burton took a photograph of the scene . The procession was re-formed , and again headed by the band , it marched back to the Post-office . Here a dejeuner was set outof which the members partook . Wo cannot close our report

, without expressing satisfaction at the manner in which the programme was carried out . Everything was well arranged ; the marshals and directors of the ceremonies performed the duties admirably ; there was no hitch or delay , and nothing occurred to in any way mar the effect of an imposing and interesting ceremony .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

NEW CONCORD LODGE . The annual summer festival of this well-known lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 fch inst ., at the Crystal Palace Sydenham . A large attendance of ladies graced the banquet by their presence . Bro . J . J . Wilson , the W . M ., presided . Thc usual toasts were given ancl

responded to in a very eloquent manner . Several visitors wero present , and Bro . T- Beard in a very excellent manner returned thanks . Some very good songs ancl glees were sung by Bros . M'Davitt , Hunt , Hubbard , and Hogan . Mr . Wall presided at the pianoforte ; Mr . Fraser sang several comic songs that wore loudly applauded ; ancl Bros . Bertram and Roberts' catering gave great satisfaction .

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

MAEGATE . Tho numbers who nightly flock to the " Hall by tho Sea" at Margate , opened some time since by Messrs . Spiers and Pond , is a sufficient guarantee for the success hitherto attending their efforts- Mr . E . P . Hingston , the indefatigable manager who has catered so well for

the public , has engaged the services of many well-known celebrities , including the names of Miss Lucy Franklin , the Misses Mascall , Mr . Chas . Lyall , and Mrs . G . Ware ; the band , under the direction of Mr . Thadclcns Wells , includes tho names of some well-known celebrities , selected from the orchestras of Her Majesty ' s Opera ancl the Eoyal Italian Opera , Covcnt Garden . On Saturday evening las . 1 , 200 persons paid for admission .

IF any man would love God he must first love his brother also . The lonely Masonic student \ v ] io , in his solitary meditations , has discovered truth , has found it necessary for him to find man as well as God , that yon must love his fellow beings , or his prayers find no access to the throne of the Supreme . In former ages man deserted society for the mountain , the desert , and the cloister , yet now society seems tc be learning the truth , that to lift up our hearts to God we must take hold of the

hands of our friends and brothers . AlllD all the strifes which have sundered communities , ancl deluged the world with rivers of blood , Freemasonry has been in enjoyment of tranquil repose . It has been for all the people , the high , the low , the rich , the poor , who were under the tongue of good report .

Poetry.

Poetry .

THE ELECTED COHENS . LINES DEDICATED TO BEO . R . COHEIT . OE DOYEE ' S LODGE OF FELLOWSHIP , GUEENSEY . In the year 1754 a system of Freemasonry , called the " Rite of Elected Cohens , " was in existence . —Vide Freemasons ' Magazine , July 27 th , 1866 .

Now Brother Cohen let me say I think it rather sly , You never told me that you held Masonic rank so high . When we have met no thought had I That you were e ' en elect ;

I knew not then your name was that Of a Masonic sect . However , I can truly add—For this I know of you—Whatever ancient Cohens were , Our modem one is true . With you I ' m sure the Easter

Star—The true Masonic light-Will always shine in beauty , and Preserve its radiance bright . And if the Cohens called Elect Have truly passed away , The Craft shall yet be honoured more In Cohen of to-day . J . A . H .

Metropolitan Lodge Meetings, Etc., For The Week Ending August 29, 1868.

METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS , ETC ., FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 29 , 1868 .

MONDAY , August 21 th . —Lodge : Tower Hamlets Engineers , 902 , George Hotel , Aldermanbury . De Grey and Eipon , 905 , Angel Hotel , Great Ilford . TUESDAY , August 25 th . — Lodges : Industry , 186 , Freemasons' Hall . Southern Star , 1 , 158 , Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Urban , 1 , 196 , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell .

WEDNESDAY , August 26 fch . —Lodges : United Pilgrims , 507 , Horns' Taveru , Keunington-park . High Cross , 754 , Railway Hotel , Northumberland-park , Tottenham . Temperance in the East , 898 , 6 . Newby-place , Poplar . Chapter : Union Waterloo , 12 , Freemasons' Hall , William-street , Woolwich . THURSDAY , August 27 th . —Gen . Com . Female School ,

at Freemasons' Hall , at -1- Lodges : Buckingham and Oliandos , 1 , 150 , Freemasons' Hall . Chapters .- Canonbury , 657 , Georgo Hotel , Aldermanbury . Lily Chapter of Richmond , 820 , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . FRIDAY , August 28 th . — [ louse Com . Boys' School , at 4 . Lodge : Belgrave , 7-1-9 , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street .

To Correspondents.

TO CORRESPONDENTS .

:: > y All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C . MASONIC LODGE Mr SIC FOR THE THREE CRAFT DEGREES . — This Music is now ready for delivery on application to the oflice of this MAGAZINE . P . M . —We are astonished that you should ask such a foolish questionwhich an initiate would be able to answer

, . S . B . —Apply at the Grand Secretary ' s oflice . You will obtain all the information you seek . A . F . —We have made application in the quarter indicated by you , but have not been able to obtain so satisfactory an answer as we should wish . We will , however , write you privately in the course of a few days .