St. Kitts, West Indies.

may the Most High vouchsafe to accept my prayers , that he will bless and prosper your efforts as a lodge , and shower down His blessings upon you as men . " REPLY . "R . W . M . be pleased to accept our warmest thanks , for the affectionate and interesting address in which you have bidden us farewell . We are particularly

grateful to you for having summoned us together before leaving , that Ave might have another , though it may be a last opportunity of expressing our love and esteem for you as a brother Mason and the Master of our lodge . We believe that your departure is likely to benefit yourself and family ; we are proud of the honour conferred on our brother , and rejoice at the improvement in

his worldly prospects . The weakness and selfishness of human nature however , cause us at this moment to dwell more on our loss in losing you than on your own gain . It is impossible to avoid thinking sadly of the future of the Mount Olive Lodge , when deprived of the chief who has for so many years directed its councils , and presided in its assemblies with such remarkable zeal and ability . How often in the quiet of the midnight hour have we , your brethren and children , gazed with loving

admiration on the skilful operations of your unwearied hand . We cannot but reflect , that but for your exertions , we could not have as now even an altar on which to lay the sacrifice of Masonic duty , and burn the sweet incense of brotherly love . It cheers us to know that one of your first duties in your new home will be in the capacity of Master of Mount Olive Lodge of St . Kitts , to plant the

acacia on the sail of Tobago . May the precious plant grow there , as it has here , beneath your fostering care . Bro . Wattley , you have wished us well individually , as well as collectively , and the heart of every Mason present re-echoes from its own depths the word—Farewell . May the Great Architect of the "Universe preserve both you and yours from all evil , and grant you every blessing .

May the Most High preserve in all its strength and beauty the mystic tie that links our hearts together in defiance of time , and change , and separation , till we meet again , if not in an earthly lodge , in that ' temple not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . ' ' The Lord watch between us and thee when we are absent the one from the other . " W . J . BBANCH , M . D ., S . W ., now W . " John A . NISBET , J . AV ., ( since dead ) . "R . M . AVU - LSOX . "

Poetry.

Poetry .

AVHEN AA'E AVERE GIRLS AND BOi'S . Between tho cares of busy life , Tho past recurs to mind , A tear is dropped , a sigh escapes . — AVe aro to grief inclined . AA o think upon tho days gone by , AA'think tho joys

e upon , AA o think upon a parent ' s sinilos AA'hen wo wore girls and boys . AA ' o think upon tho pride they felt—Thoir estimate and worth—AA ondrous children thought thoy us then , To whom wo owo our birth . I cannot seo that wo excelled

In deed , in thought , in mind , Nor can I tell why thoy alono Could virtues in us find . Virtues that no ono olso possessed , Or lower in degree ; But affection loads tho parent To seo as none can seo .

In infancy ouch liiclo want AVas readily supplied . In childhood , youth , and even age , Their love was verified .

Poetry.

They folt an interest in us then , Success mado them rejoice , And when for weeping cause oceurr'd , Tremulous was the voice . In gratitude think upon Thy living parents' care ,

Their watchfulness , anxiety , To all their mem ' ries dear . Aud though we hope they ' re gone to bliss , Nature cannot refrain , Tho gushing tear will needs break forth , 'Mid hopes to meet again . Desolate now they ' re gono I feel , I yearn for early joys , Thoso othors of their offspring felt , AVhen we -were girls and boys . R . BOND .

Glasgow Lodge Commercial.

GLASGOW LODGE COMMERCIAL .

"MAT ITS PRAISE BE UNIVERSAL . ' On the occasion of a gentleman's initiation into the Order o £ Freemasonry in tho above lodgo , a fow weeks ago , and at tho conclusion o £ his speech in returning thanks for the toast of "To tho Health of tho Youngest Brother , " be spoke the following apt verses : — This nieht a staue ' s been duly laid

By Masons loal and true ; An ornament I trust 'twill be . An honour , bo to you . I also hope 'twill ne'r disgrace The ither stanos arouu ' , But ayo stand forth in bold relief For mony years to como . So hero ' s lang life to a' the Craft

, And prosperous bo thoir lot , And may their wivos ' and little aues On earth bo ne ' or forgot . And when lang years hao como an' gane , And brethren passed away , My heart says Masons flourish then , As on tbe presont day .

And when the world's revolving race Is stopped by God ' s command , May every faithful Mason moot A . friend at God ' s right hand . AA'hato'or our minds dictate to do , Lot brethren do it well , That Masons yot unborn will ne ' er Oar love and works excel .

During the course of harmony on the same occasion , and in reply to another toast , ho concluded by giving tho following : — But here I need mak' na oration Aboot this solemn initiation , Suffice to say am a Freemason , Au' weol ye kon't . Mheart has lang been wi' the Craft

y , Tho' whiles some folks thoebt I was daft ; But what care I for a' their chaff—Am noo a Mason . AAfth heart an' ban' I cam' this nicbt , My very saul gasped for the Licht That Masons only , in thoir micht , Hao power to gio .

Noo , hero ' s a stano rough and unshapen—It ' s in yor ban's for yor ain makiu 'Just smooth and roim' it tao yor likin ' For " Lodge Commercial . ' And when that's dune the mortar lay Aroun' it in Masonic way , An' maybe on sorno future day

It'll fill a corner I'll then , perhaps , a jewel show , Tho value nono but Masons know , And ne'er on friendship water throw , But ayo be true . Accept my thanks ; I'll sao na rnair , But quietly resume my chair , An' hope tao help , ere lang , to rear THE NEW MASOMC Hi . '