The Masonic " Poet's Corner."

The masonic " Poet's Corner . "

( Original and , Selected . ' ) TOAST : " THE MASTER'S HEALTH . "

SONG . Ti'xrc—'" Hero ' s to tlio maiden of kislifnl liftccn . " HEKH ' S a health to our Master , a good man and true ' . Brother Wardens attend to the Gavel :

See your Columns well charged , and let concord prevail . Where harmony reigns , none dare cavil . Chorus—Then let the toast pass , our point left and right Is to honour the man who rules o ' er us to-night .

Here ' s a health to our Master who rules o ' er the Lodge , His mandate let all be obeying : He is courteous and bland to his compeers around . While respect to the laws they are paying .

Here ' s a health to our Master who acts on the Square . And his zeal in the Craft we admire : Imparting instruction and knowledge to those Who to walk in his footsteps aspire .

Thus our Master ' s respected , we all know his worth . And with hearty good wishes all greet him : For we all feel a pleasure to see him at work . Or here at the Banquet to greet him . J . II . JEWELL . P . M .. P . P . G . R . ( Kent . )

Dedication Of A New Masonic Hall In Hull.

DEDICATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL IN HULL .

On Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., Bro . Colonel the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett . 11 . W . Pro . G . M .. Yorks ( North and East ) , opened a new Masonic Hall at Hull , which has been erected for the accommodation of the Kingston and De la Pole Lodges . The new lodge-rooms are over the Lecture Hall , at the Public Rooms . They have been built hy Colonel Gleadow , the proprietor of the other jwrtions of the

building , and will be rented by the two bodies named . The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of the brethren of the two lodges more directly interested , and the gathering was considerably augmented by the presence of the members of other Craft lodges in Hull and the East Riding . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master was attended by local representatives of the Provincial

Grand Lodge , and the whole were adorned with their official collars and jewels , constituting with the remainder of the assembly a resplendent scene . The new lodge premises are situated on the first floor of the building , which used to bo called Protestant Hall , now styled the Public Rooms Lecture Hall . In the course of the proceedings , the Right Worshipful DEPUTY

PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , addressing the assembled brethren , said : The custom of dedicating Masonic halls to serve as temples for the perpetuation of the tenets of our order has been universally practiced since that happy period when the Craft were enabled to leave the friendly shelter of the taverns , where our meetings were originally held . When the four old lodges met together in 1717

and founded the Grand Lodge of England , which became the mother of Freemasonry all over the world , its periodical assemblies were held in various taverns famous in the annals of old London , where , to this day , the majority of London lodges still perpetuate masonry . The atmosphere of the tavern , however convivial its surroundings , can scarcely be considered a congenial condition

for the growth of those higher and more cultured Masonic characteristics which comprise the greatest beauties of Freemasonry . In the provinces . Masonic halls are very numerous , and in our own province , consisting of 21 ) lodges , there are actually but two that meet in hotels , a most satisfactory and commendable state of things . The Hull brethren may indeed consider themselves especially

iortunate m having advantages which few other craftsmen possess . Let me exhort you , my brethren , to maintain the genuine tenets of Masonry in their brightest lustre . Let this temple , now solemnly dedicated in the name of the Most High , be indeed consecrated by all your words and actions . Let no unbecoming or unbrotherly speech pollute its sacred walls , but let peace and

harmony ever distinguish the meetings to be held herein . A Masonic Lodge is a Mason ' s church , and should be treated in the same reverential spirit as the temples of our holy religion . At your festive meetings in your dining hall , where social conviviality is fit and proper , take care at all times that due decorum be observed .

and let nothing be sukered to transpire of which an English gentleman should be ashamed . Freemasons must be distinguished above their fellows by their virtues . Our charities are well-known and justly admired , but it is by the personal habits of individuals that the world will judge of us :

" As Masons may our thought and word With plumb rule strict compare , And may our conduct stand the test Of level and of square . Then let us the Great Architect of lowly hearts implore To well cement and bless the Craft Till time shall be no more . "

We commend these admirable words of our Right Worshipful Brother to the serious consideration of all right-thinking Freemasons zealous for the reputation and respectability of our Order .

We Are Requested To Notify That :-

We are requested to notify that :-

The Annual Festival and Installation Meeting of tin " Dorothy Vernon" Lodge . No . 212 !) . will be held on Tuesday next the Kith inst .. at lladdon Kail . Derbyshire , at 2 . I . ") p . m . Bro

Andrew Edward Cokayne , P . M . ' . ¦ : >' ¦> . P . G . S . I ' ,. Cheshire , is the present W . M ., and will install Bro . Robert Banton Orme as his successor . A . banquet will be served at the Rutland Hotel . Bakewell , at 5 p . m .

Ihe Installation . Meeting of the Concord Lodge . No . 1 . "> 3 I will be held at Chester Bank . Prestwidi . Lancashire , on Thursday the lMth inst .. at 2 . 30 p . m . Bro . John Wardle is the present W . M , and the W . M . elect Bro . Edward Parker Mead . The festival ban quet will be served at 0 p . m .

The Macdonald Lodge , No . 121 ( i—Bro . A . R . Cranch . P . M . W . M ., —will hold a regular meeting at the Head-quarters of tin First Surrey Rifles , Flodden Road . Camborwell , this evening , the 11 th inst ., at ( i . 15 p . m . Two ceremonies will form part of tin business before supper .

The Lodge of Instruction m connection with the Royal Union Lodge . No . 3 S 2 . now meets on Thursday ( instead of Monday ) evenings , until the third Thursday in March , at the Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge . Bro . II . W . Nicholson , of Hareiield House , Uxbridgc . is the Secretary to the lodge of instruction .

——The Installation Meeting of the Rosslyn Lodge . No . l . "> 43 . will bs held at the Saracen ' s Head . Dunmow . Essex , on Wednesday next , the 17 th inst .. at ~ > p . m ., when Bro . The Rev . F . B . Shepherd . P . P . G . C . and P . M ., will be installed W . M . for the ensuing year , prior to which the initiation of two candidates and the passing of a brother to the second degree will take place .

The Joppa Lodge of Instruction , No . 188 . meets at the Manchester Hotel , E . C .. every Tuesday , at 7 p . m . The Great City Lodge , No . 142 ( 5 , will hold its first regular meeting for the new session at the Cannon Street Hotel . E . G ., on

Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at 3 p . m . Bro . John Seex , P . M ., W . M .-elect , will be instilled at this meeting . A raising and other business will occupy the attention of the brethren prior to a banquet which will be served at ( 5 . 30 p . m .

The first meeting of the " The Starkie " Installed Masters ' Lodge of Instruction , promoted by Bros . A . II . Jeiferies . P . M . P . P . A . G . D . C . : J . H . Sillitoe . P . M ., P . G . S . B . : and E . W . Irving . P . M .. at Manchester , will be held at the Freemasons' Hall , in that

city , on Monday , the Pith November . The consent of tin R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie . that the new Lodge may bear his name has been obtained . Wc shall probabf ) refer to this Lodge in future issues .

A Lodge of Instruction , m connection with the Sandown Lodge . No . ISO !) , will be held at the Sandown M . H . on Thursdays . Bros . A . Shaw , I . P . M .. and A . G . Priekett , are Preceptor and Secretary res 2 > eetively . These brethren have a reputation for ability which should ensure success .

The celebration of the Third Jubilee of the Lodge of Probity , No . ( 51 , Halifax . Bro . Francis Fleming , W . M .. will be celebrated on Sunday , Nov . 1 th . by attendance at divine service at Halifax Parish Church , when the Very Rev . and Worshipful Bro .

The Dean of York . Past Grand Chaplain , will preach . The brethren are to assemble at Freemasons' Hall at 10 a . m .. and proceed in procession to the church . The Provincial Grand Master has intimated his intention to be present .

THE COPLEY MARK MASTER MASONS LODOE—NO . Ill—held a meeting in the Masonic Hall , Great George Street , Leeds , on Tuesday evening , the 2 nd inst .. when the Rev . Dr . Smyth , of St . Chads , ' lleadiiigley . D . P . G . Mark Master , was installed as W . M . of the Lodge for the ensuing year , and the following officers were invested : —Bros . Myers . I . P . M . : Robert Craig , S . W . : Alfred Williamson . J . W . ; the Rev . W . Dunn . Chaplain : William Flockton .

M . O . : G . F . Carr . S . O . and Treasurer : Charles Middleton . . 1 . 0 . : Bowman . Secretary : Tomlinson . S . D . : Atkinson . J . D .: Thorp . T . G . : Barrand . Tyler . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . C . L . Mason , R . W . P . G . M . M ., and Bro . Barker . P . M . M .. of Miriield . There was a good attendance , including brethren from St . Chad ' s Lodge and from Ripon . Barnsley . Bradford , and other parts of West Yorkshire . The installation banquet was afterwards held .

INDIA . On Saturday , the 1 . 1 th ult .. a meeting of the Keystone Chapter . No . 757 , was held at the Masonic Hall . Poona , for the purpose of installing His Royal Highness the Duke of Gonnaught into the three principal chairs in due order . The ceremonies were conducted by Ex . Comp . James W . Smith ( formerly of Ramsgate . Kent )

whom II . R . Highness appointed Deputy Z . for the term of his office . Ex . Comp . Major Lloyd , 7 A . of Scottish R . A . Chapter St . Andrew , presented an illuminated address of congratulation , and Comp . Sukhiaread a congratulatory telegram from Chapter Victoria in Burmah . A grand banquet followed the Chapter proceedings .

at which , however . II . R . iL . being m mourning , did not preside , his place at the table being occupied in his absence by his deputy . M . E . Comp . Smith . A very enjoyable entertainment , enlivened by excellent speeches and capital music , concluded the harmonious labour of the day , and was greatly appreciated by the Companions present .