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was required to invite them to drink their W . M's . health . —Bro . EDWARD COX , W . Ilf ., had so often returned thanks that he wanted language to change his expressions . During his membership he had endeavoured to be of service to the lodge , but he was dissatisfied with himself that night , for , in his zeal to he perfect , his anxiety had made him nervous , and he had failed to give himself satisfaction . ( No , no . ) It was very kind of them to say it was not so to them , but he felt it , and in ivhat he erred he craved their

indulgence . ( Hear , hear . ) He would not sit down then , but go on with the next toast . For the first time since he had been AA . M , he had performed the ceremony of initiation that night , as they had not previously had an initiate during his Mastership but there were two on that occasion . He felt sure every brother accorded to those tivo newly-made Masons their hearty good will , both on their own account , as ivell as the respect they held towards their proposer , Bro . John L . King . He was very happy and

delighted to have them in 955 , and was sure they would be pleased with the lodge and with their Bro . King , for introducing them into the lodge in wliich he had been made . He therefore proposed " The Health of the Initiates Bros . Hearn and Hughes , " and begged them to remember , as he had told them before , there was more for them to see and know . He hoped they would contribute to the charities even if it was but in the shape of a widow's mite . He ended by proposing long lifehealth and happiness to Bros . Hearn and

, Hughes . —Bro . HEARN said , as the son of a Mason he was more intimate with Masonry than his brother Hughes , but as he had been in the Boy ' s School for his education , he considered himself less entitled to have his health drunk . He scarcely knew how to express himself properly , so as to convey what he wished , but would say that so long as he lived he ivould do his utmost to perforin his duties to Masons and Masonry . ( Hear , Jhear . )—Bro . HUGHES said he could but add very little to his brother's words , except to thank

them for the toast , and the kind way in which they had been received . For his own part , he promised that it should be his steady purpose to' do always what a Mason should do . —Bro . EDWARD Cos , AA . M ., was sure the Canonbury Lodge was never better pleased than when surrounded by visitors . That evening they were very select , but ; distinguished brethren . Bro . AVilliam AVatson was popularly known and esteemed by the Craft throughout England . He was so well acquainted with the ritual of the Order , so ready to help those beneath him in rank , and so anxious to be of service to the cause of Masonry , that he was one of the most valued

brethren in the Order . Bro . AVatson had been his ( the AV . M ' s . ) principle preceptor , and , as usual , had done all in his power to help him . Bro . Matthew Cooke had been initiated in that room and on the AA . M's proposition , and he was also highly respected in the Craft . His titles were numerous , and the W . M . must fail if he attempted to recapitulate them ; indeed he believed that Bro . Cooke had gone up so many degrees that it wanted but very few more to take him direct infco the

Grand Lodge above . Bro . Durranfc had been their visitor on two occasions , and it was a great pleasure to see him again amongst them . Bro . Buss , though last , still not least amongst them , was an old member and founder of the lodge and had served the office of I . G . there for some time , All regretted his retiring from its but every one was happy to see him . The W . M . then proposed the health ofthe visitors and Bro . Matthew- Cooke . —Bro . MATTHEW COOXE said , like all young children he came occasionally to his

mother for a little pap . The song just concluded had a line in ifc which spoke of " giving him a good education , " that had been done in his case , by the Canonbury Lodge , for in 955 he acquired that craving for Masonry of all degrees to which the AV . M . had referred . In every degree of Craft Masonry no better man than Bro . AA'illiam Watson could be found , either as instructor , officer , or friend . Of Bro , Buss , P . M ., and Sec . of his own lodge , he ivas far higher than himself ( Bro . Cooke ) in Masonic rankand had a great

, , gone up way past the Grand Lodge above , for he was somewhere up in the seventh heaven and lost amongst ; the prismatic colours he carried with him into the clouds . Bro . Cooke would not attempt to reply on behalf of those standing with him , but returned his grateful thanks to them for the kind welcome he always experienced when visiting his mother lodge . —Bro . WATSON , though the eldest Mason amongst the visitors , was the greatest stranger . He had taken part at the consecration of the lodge , and was happy to

see it so prosperous . They ivere a united family , and carried out Masonry as it should be , placing a valuable lesson before their -initiates who no doubt would profit by it . For their mention of his name he thanked them . —Bro . DURRANI had but little to say . He always looked upon the lodge as a most comfortable one , and congratulated the AV . M . on his able performance of the ceremonies that day . —Bro . Buss returned his very sincere thanks for the proposal of his name . There was no lodge he wished to see more prosperous . He had some little share in its establishment , and although he had been obliged to resign its membership , he was still warmly atttached to it . He was proud to attend any of its meetings

under a AA ' . M . so competent and esteemed . —Bro . BOHN proposed the health of Bro . Laing , of the Zetland Lodge ( No . 752 ) , who , coiningto reside in their neighbourhood , had joined them . —Bro . LAIXG returned thanks for the honour . —The W . M . next gave " The Healths of the P . M . ' s of 955 . " Bro . Filer , their first W . M . and Treasurer , had been compelled to leave . He performed his duties to the satisfaction of every member of the lodge , and was universally esteemed by them . liro . Bohn , founder , P . M . and Sec , was capable of doing

every duty , and always did them admirably . Bro . Samuel Hill , P . M ., was a Mason eon amove . He was a most excellent officer , at all times ready to afford his advice and assistance , and the AV . M . hoped he ivould long grace the rank of their P . M ' s . He concluded by proposing " Long life and happiness to the P . M ' s . of 955 . " — Bro . BOHN , P . M . and Sec , could not explain what magic there was in a lodge to make a brother shrink away in pure modesty and diffidence as Bro . Filer had done . He was also very modestbut still

, was grateful for the kind reception of his name . He loved every member of the lodge , and cordially remembered its visitors . He also hoped his services had been of use , and should ever watch over its interests . —Bro . SAMTTED HUE , P . M ., said he should detain them but a moment . He thought the AV . M . was deserving of a compliment for his ability displayed that evening , and to his successors recommended diligent study as necessary to keep up the prestige of the lod . For his own share of the toast they had his

ge kindest thanks . The AV . M . proposed " The Healths ofthe Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . AVillis , S . W ., and Warman , J . W . After which the W . M . said he one more toast to propose . Their worthy Bro . Todd had , since they last met , an increase in-his family , and it seemed to be his peculiar pride to be surrounded by a vast number of children . As he was a rare good fellow , the W . W . gave " Good Health to Bro . Todd ' s - { Wife and last Bairn . " The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

BELGRAVE LODGE ( NO . 1051 . )—This lodge held its monthly meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , Bro . Runting , AV . M ., being supported by all his officers , when Bros . Roberts , Bolton , Potter , Slipp , and Bailey were passed to the F . C . degree ; and Mi-. Palmer initiated into the ancient mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Garrod , P . M . and Secretary , then proceeded to instal Bro . Grogan into the chair of K . S ., the manner in which he delivered the various addresses being much and justly admired by the brethren . Bro .

Grogan , AV . M ., appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Evendeiv , S . AV . ; Reilly , J . AV . ; Stewart , S . D . ; Temple , J . D . ; Nash , I . G . ; A ' esey and Ough , Stewards ; Daley , Tyler . The lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and JIasonie toasts were given and responded to . The AV . M . then said he wished to call the attention of the brethren to a toast which was always well received , that of " The Initiate . " This toast required no remarks

of his to commend it , as he knew the initiates invariably received a fraternal welcome . —Bro . PALMER made a feeling reply . —The AA' . M . said he was sure the next toast would be well received by the brethren , it was that of "The A'isitors , " Bros . Thorns , J . W . 219 , Grogan , 318 , and Jones , 25 . The Belgrave , although a young lodge , was always favoured with visitors , who were ever well received and warmly welcomed . —Bro . GROGAX , in replying for himself and brother visitors , returned his sincere thanks for the kind reception they had met with , he had attended at its christening , visited ifc in its childhood , came now to

see it in its youth ( and he must say he never saw a finer child of its age ) , and he hoped he ivould be spared to visit it in its old age . —• Bro . RUSTING , P . M ., then proposed the health of the AA . M ., and said he did not know which to congratulate most , the W . M . or the brethren , he would however , try and strike the happy medium and congratulate both , and he would congratulate Bro . Grogan , on attaining tiie high position he held as AV . M . of the lodge , and the brethren on possessing such a worthy ruler . From the first

preliminary meeting , Bro . Grogan had taken a deep interest in the welfare of the lodge , he had entered with zeal and earnestness into the whole of its affairs , and he ( Bro . Hunting ) , felt sure that now that he had attained to the position he held , his efforts to promote the prosperities ofthe lodge ivould not be lessened . —Bro . GROGAN made an appropriate reply , assuring the brethren that no effort on his part would be wanting to promote the welfare of the lodge . The W . M . next proposed the health ofthe immediate P . M . Bro . Runting ,

and said that the brethren could , each and all , bear testimony , to his merit and worth , his affability and courtesy , and his readiness to oblige the brethren on all occasions , it afforded him much gratification to present him with a jewel , unanimously voted to him by the brethren , and he ivas sure they likewise unanimously wished him health and happiness to wear it . —Bro . HTTSTIKG in reply said , he rose loaded with honours , and had never felt so diffident as on that occasion , it was very gratifying to him to receive such a mark of favour at their hands , he should ever remember that evening , and had to assure the