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differences of opinion waived . On behalf of the petitioners he begged to express his thanks for thr toast . The M . E . Z . then gave " the Masonic Press , " to which Comp . Cooke briefly replied . The Janitor ' s toast brought the meeting- to a conclusion . HAMPSHIRE .

ALDEESHOT . —Panmure Chapter . —A new chapter attached to the Panmure Lodge ( No . 1 , 025 ) was opened on the 12 th ult ., and formally constituted and consecrated by Comp . Stephen Barton AVilson , ably assisted by Companions Savage and Piatt ; the proceedings being conducted in the excellent concert-room adjoining the Royal Hotel , Aldershot , which was beautifully fitted up for the occasion , ancl some very chaste and ornamental furniture , supplied

ty Comp . Piatt , added much to the appearance of the Chapter . The full ceremony was gone through ; the musical and vocal accompaniments being admirably performed , by Comp . Bell , organist of the Chapter of Friendship , Portsmouth , and Comp . Douglas , Z . Chapter of Concord , Southampton , Comp . Geo . Phillips , ancl Comp . T . P . Payne , of the same chapter . The newly-installed principals were Comp . J . Rankin Stebbing , Z . of the Royal Gloucester Chapter , Southampton ( by dispensation ) Z . Comp . R . G . WoodPM 1025

, , .. ,, H , and Comp . AVm . Howard , AV . M . 1 , 025 , J . Comp . Wilson , who we regret to say was very unwell , conducted the ceremony in the most interesting manner , and with his usual ability and urbanity , whilst the lecture on the pedestal was most eloquently and effectively given by Comp . Savage . Comp . T . P . Payne gave the historical lecture with great accuracy and inrpressiveness . The newly installed first Principal , Comp . Stebbing took the chair , and exalted seven Master Masons to the Sublime Degree , and receiveci the

congratulations of the Companions , accompanied with every expression of kindness and regard ; similar expressions were adopted towards the other Principals , and especially to Companions AVilson and Savage , The occasion was embraced , both in the Chapter and at the subsequent banquet , to recognise ancl express the high estimation in which Comp . AVilson's eminent services to Masonry were held , and that the visit of himself and his distinguished brother mason , Comp . Savage , were in the highest degree gratifying to their Provincial Brethren .

Poetry.

Poetry .

A BRIDAL RACE . Sir Hubert rode his gray dappled colt , Her jennetto of Spain his bride , " My winsome Isabelle , winsome wife , " Quoth he , "let ' s a wager ride ! "

Quoth he , " Sweet wife , let us ride a race , And this shall be the play , AVhoever wins first to yon haw-tree Shall rule both ni ght and day . "And whether we live in the country ,

Or in town as I woidd still , Whoever wins first to yon haw-tree , Shall have it as their will . "

"Done , " said she , with a- light high laugh , " I ' m pleased witli such as tliis , Let us sign the ' pact ! " She leant across , Ancl gave him a dying kiss . He thought to catch her limber waist ,

And another kiss repay , But she gave her jennotte the rein at once , She was off , off , and away . The colt he shied , the colt he winced , On galloped she merrilie , The race was short and she was the first , First b y the red haw-tree .

Poetry.

" Now fie upon you , winsome wife , " Cried he , " you ride unfair , For with that kiss , that start too soon , You took me unaware . " " AAliat ' s fair , " quoth she , with her light high laugh , " I clo not care three straws ! " 0 , 1 shall rule , 0 yes , I shall rule , "But you , love , shall make the laws !"—AA . B . SCOTT

Lines To Kate.

LINES TO KATE .

There's something in the name of Kate , AVhieh many will condemn ; But listen now while I relate The traits of some of them .

There ' s advo-Kate , a charming miss , Could you her hand obtain , She'll lead you in the path of bliss , Nor plead your cause in vain . There's deli-Kate , a modest dame ,

And worthy of your love ; She's nice ancl beautiful in frame , As gentle as a dove . Communi-Kate ' s intelligent , As we may well suppose ; Her fruitful mind is ever bent ,

On telling what she knows . There's intri-Kato ; she ' s so obscure , 'Tis hard to find her out , For she is often very sure , To put your wits to rout . Prevail-Kate ' s a stubborn maid ,

She's sure to have her way , Tbe cavilling , contrary jade , Objects to all you say . There's alter-Kate , a perfect pest , Much given to dispute , Her prating tongue can never rest

, l ou cannot her refute . There ' s dislo-Kate , quite in a fret , AAlio fails to gain her point , Her case is quite unfortunate , And sorely out of joint .

Equivo-Kate , no one will woo , The thing would be absurd , She is so faithless and untrue , You cannot take her word . There's vindi-Ivate , she's good and true ,

And strives with all her might , Her duty faithfully to do , Ancl battles for the right , There ' s rusti-Kate , a country lass , Quite fond of rural scenes , She likes to ramble in the grass ,

And through the evergreens . Of all the maidens you can find , There ' s none like edu-Kate , Because she elevates the mind , And aims for something great .