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brethren for the welcome he had received ; and as be bad not for some time past been in tho habit of visiting lodges , if he was treated in the way he had been received that evening , he hoped to be a frequent visitor . The W . M ., in a- complimentary manner , proposed "The health of Bro . Murray , tho Prov . G . D . al . for China , " and congratulated the lodge in having- for the second time been honoured by his presence . Bro . Murray , in a very eloquent speechreturned thanks for the honour conferred upon

, bim ; and assured them , on his return to a distant land , he should cherish with the deepest feelings of affection the welcome lie bad received from the brethren of the Eoyal Athelstan Lodge , believing the seed they had sown would produce ubundiuit fruit , and if any heart could beat in unison with theirs that heart was . bis own . Bro . Gale , P . M ., proposed the health of the VOL , and alluded to the time when he saw him initiated in the lod and

ge , bow he had marked his after career . The W . M . returned thanks , and expressed his determination to do nil in his power to merit their approbation . Bro . Savage , P . G . D ., having been intrusted with the W . M . ' s gavel , called upon the brethren to fill bumpers to the toast lie ivas about to propose ; which having- been done , ho turned to Bro . Bywater , P . M . and Sec , and thus addressed him : — " Bro . BywaterI have been requested bthe W . M . and

, y my brethren of the Royal Athelstan Lodge , to acknowledge publicly on their behalf the many kind services you have rendered the lodge , and to present to you a memento of their esteem and regard . Though not eloquently , yet sincerely shall I discharge this pleasing- duty . It might , indeed , have fallen into abler hands , but , at least , I have this advantage , that I am able to speak of you from the time of your ad mission into the lod

ge ; nor will I deny that , having been on terms of intimacy with you . for many years , without any differences to mar our friendship , this occasion is to me a very pleasurable one . You were initiated into our lodge , No . 19 , iu the year 1816 , by my esteemed , though now departed Bro ., Charles Robb , the then W . M . ; and having subsequently filled several of the offices , it fell to my lot , in 1858 , to install yon into the chub ' . With great ability and with

much courtesy you discharged the duties of W . M .. as several of us present to-day can well remember ; and from that time you continued bo win your way in the bdge , and to increase the esteem in which you wore " justly held . Having done us good

suit aud service , after the lapse of another ten years , you kindly undertook the duties of Iionor .-iry Secretary . How well ami how ably you have discharged those duties I will not enlarge npon , because the fact is patent to us all . But our recent centenerary meeting has put the crowning stone upon your services ; and its great success , without a break-down of any kind—gratifying to us all , and spontaneously acknowledged by our numerous and distinguished guests that joyous occasion— largel

on was y due to your judicious counse l s and valuable assistance . No marvel , then , that your brethren should desire to accord their feelings in something more substantial than words ; and none will say nay when I assert that ive a > 0 about to do the right thing to-day . " ( lire . Pound , P . M . here read the vote of rhn ' iiks engrossed on vellum , and the inscription , on the clock , which was as follows : — " This timepiece was presented hy the Royal Athel'

stan Lodge of Freemasons , No . 19 , to Bro . WilliamMatthew Bywater , P . M . and Hon . Sec ., in token of the high esteem in wliich he is held b y his brethren , and of their best wishes for his happiness and prosperity . 13 th of May , 1869 . " ) Bro . Savage then proceeded : " The foundation of this testimonial ivas a vote of the lodge by acclamation ; it has been supplemented by the subscriptions of fiftmembers of the lodgeandas a matter of

y , , fact , none have refused to co-operate . The vote of thanks is expressive of the feelings of your brethren towards you . The timepiece will bring with it many pleasing reminiscences , for memory loves to dwell on the sunny spots of the past . But to your thoughtful mind it will not only bo suggestive of bygone days , but also of the present and tho future ; while it will call to remembrance happy of the pastit will mark the stirring

years , present , and point to a hopeful future . Though not with your bodily eye , yet with your mental vision you will road , as if engraven on that timepiece , the trite , yet expressive words , ' TfSmpus fiii / it ; ' conveying to your mind a moral beautifully couched in the language of one whose wisdom is immortal in our Craft , 'Whatsoever thy bands fmdeth to do , do it with thy might . ' And now good brotherit only remains for me to

, my , present you , in the name of my brethren of Lodge No . 19 this vote of thanks ( handing it to Bro . Bywater ) , and to beg your acceptance of this timepiece in acknowledgment of your manyvery many—kind services , and to mark the esteem and respect n which your brethren hold you . I have also to express their

fervent hopes that there yet remains for you a lengthened career of usefulness and prosperity . Long may your life be spared as a blessing to your family , and as an ornament to your Lodge ; and when at a distant day the hands of that timepiece shall no longer move visibly before your eye , and its bell shall cease to strike its dulcet tones upon your ear—when in the over-ruling Providence of the Great Architect of the Universe you shall bo summoned to doff this mortal coiland to quit the Eoyal

Athel-, stan Lodge , may you leave behind a name fragrant with praise , an example worthy of imitation , and receive for yourself a better and more enduring reward . " ( Loud and prolonged cheering . ) Bro . Bywater returned thanks in a short hut expressive speech . A P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Nicholson , I . P . M ., which he gratefully acknowledged . " The health of the Officers" was proposed , for which Bro . Pollard , S . W ., returned thanks ,

remarking- that , when he came to the chair , he should havo great difficulty in following the talented brethren who bad preceded him . On the part of the officers be thanked them for that kind acknowledgment of their services . Other toasts were given , and a verj harmonious meeting was brought to a close at an early hour . LODGE or FETJCITV ( NO 58 ) . —The installation meeting of

this lodge took place on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . C . J . Hog < r , S . W ,, was installed in a very impressive manner by Bro . E . H . Huhbuck . Tho W . M . appointed his officers as follows : — -Bros . Hubbuck , I . P . M . ; Franklin , S . W . ; Corder , J . W . ; Watkins , P . M . & Sec ; Noyes , S . D . ; Dunning , J . D . ; Daton , I . G . ; and Radford , Tyler . Bro . B . S . Carr was then passed to the degree of F . C . in a very able manner . Tho lodge was afterwards closed , and a first-rate banquet followed . Amongst those

present we noticed Bros . D . Laws , F . Addis , C . J . Badgor , J . Payne , A . Holbngton , A . H . Tattershall , P . M . 13 & 140 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; J . Griffin , P . M . 90 ; E . W . Davis , P . M . 95 & 172 , and Welch .

EGYPTIAN LODGE ( NO . 72 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was called fin- the 20 th inst ., but , inasmuch as the candidates for initiation did not arrive , there was no work to be performed . MOUNT- LEBANON LODGE ( NO . 73 ) , —This lodge met on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel . Bro . D . Hose , W . M ., presided , and performed five raisings , one passing , and one initiation . Bro . A . L . DussekW . S . was elected to

, , represent this lodge as Steward at the Boys' School Festival iu March , 1870 . Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . M ., stands for the Benevolent Institution , aud Bro . F . H . Ebsworth , S . W ., for the Girls' School . Two petitions for new lodges were recommended by this lodge for the approval of the G . M ., and the brethren then adjourned to the banquet .

LODGE OF- PIJIENDSUIP ( NO . 20 G ) . —The last meeting of this lodge for the season ivas held at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhali-street , on the 12 th inst ., Bro . Collier , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Barnard , S . W . ; George Collier , J . W . ; A . Harris , S . D . ; II . Brie , . 1 . 1 ) . ; J . C . Harrison , P . M .. ; A . Tamer , P . M . ; W . Bumsey , P . M ., Treas . ; F , Rmnsey , P . M ., See . ; R . Boyd , P . M . ; II . Medlicott , Gaywood , Cozaus , Conbro '; A . Hard , J . G . Hewick , R . Hard , & c . A ballot in favour of Mr . C .

T . Parsons being unanimous , he was duly initiated . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The summer banquet is fixed to take place at Chigwell , on the 24 th ot" June . BEADOJJ LODGE ( No . G 19 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 19 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Dulwieh . The W . M . presided , stpported by all Ills officers , and having passed Bro . Woodand initiated Mr . C . . 1 . Edmondsthe lodge was

, , closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was excellently served by Bro . Middlecotfc . A very pleasant evening was spent , which was considerably enhanced by the very excellent singing of several brethren . Amongst the visitors wo noticed Bros . White , No . 32 ; Lindas , 23 ; Dodsou , 72 ; Lassain , 91 ; Higghi , IS J .. ; Taylor , 20 G ; and Hart , 538 . PAXJIUKE LODGE ( NO . 720 ) . —The installation meeting of

this lodge took place on the 17 th inst ., at the Balham Hotel . Two brothers having been passed by Bro . Gates , the chair was taken by Bro . Thomas , P . M ., and u Board of Iust'dled Musters having been formed , Bro . J . H . A . Wolpert , the S . W ., was presented for installation , which ceremony was performed in the most efficient manner . The officers having been appointed , and a vote of thanks passed to Bro . Thomas , the lodge was closed , and a banquet followed .