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West Middlesex Lodge , No . 1812 . —A meeting of the members of this popular and excellent Lodge was held nt the Ealing Institute , on the 12 th nit ., when thero was a respectable muster of the brethren , under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . T . Kingston . Amongst the items of business transacted , Bro . Kasner S . W . gave notice of a motion for the alteration of Bye-Law No . 9 ; and an

Audit Committee was appointed . Bro . Kasner waa unanimously chosen as W . M . for the ensuinsr year . Bro . Tucker was ro-olocted Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison Tyler . Tho sum ot five guineas was voted by the Loduo for the purchase of a P . M . ' s jewel to be presented to the retiring W . M . It was also proposed to procure , as a record in I he Lodge , an album for the portraits of its members , and

the brethren were requested to further this object by sending their cartes de visite to the Secretary . An emergency meeting waa convened for Saturday last , when there waa again a goodly attendance of the brethren and visitors . Bro . Thomas Kingston W . M . was supported by Bros . A . Beasley I . P . M ., H . Kasner B . W ., A . J . Burr J . W ., H . Tucker Treasurer , J . Green S . D ., S . Dyer J . D ., W . Siward D . C ,

Delevante Organist , Fisher Steward , & o . Amongst the Visitors were : —Bros . W . Heath 1681 , Fred Botley 780 , J . Owon 671 , J . Headon S . W . 1425 , C . H . Bolt 1681 , W . A . Hart 771 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 , & c Lodge was opened shortly after four o'clock in the usual way , when Bro . Youens , having proved himself efficient , was raised by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in a perfect

manner . The ballot was thou prepared for Mr . Charles Peter Bellerby , whose sponsors were Bros . Clarke and Jonea , and the unanimoua approval of the brethren in that gentleman's behalf waa recorded . The candidate , however , not being present , the Lodgo was closed , and after tho transaction of ordinary business , refreshment was partaken of , at six o ' clock , at the Feathers Hotel . At the

conelusion of the repast , the Loyal and Masonio toasts wore given from the chair , and received every manifestation of welcome . In proposing them the W . M . observed that aa Englishmen everywhere were proud of the Queen aa tho head of the State , so they , aa Masona , were proud of the Prince of Wales aa the supreme ruler of the Craft . He then gave the toast of the Grand Officers , remarking that we

were most fortunate in having such talented men to fill those high and important positions in the Craft . Those who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge conld more fully appreciate the ability there displayed , and he advised those who were not BO privileged to push forward until they attained so desirable a qualification . Bro . Beasley said he rose for the last

time in his capacity aa I . P . M of thia Lodgo to propose the health of their excellent W . M . ; ho said it in all sincerity that the manner in which Bro . Kingston had discharged the duties of his office during the past year had redounded much to his credit and to that of the Lodge . He had proved himself a very worthy pattern , which snecessors to his chair would do well to imitate , and in asking them

to drink to his further success and happiness in tho study of Masonry he felt certain the brethren would one and all unite moat heartily . Tho toast waa warmly received , and in brief but suitable terms the W . M . acknowledged tho compliment which had been paid him . He hoped to bo associated with this Lodge for many years , to take part in tho administration of its affairs , and to lend whatever

assistance he could to those who had especial care of its interests . In turn he cheerfully proposed the health of the Past Master of the Lodge . At present there waa but one , yet he was an officer in whose footsteps he ( the speaker ) hoped to follow , and whose example he should do his utmost to emulate . The gratifying success which had attended this Lodge was in a great measure due to the active

liitereafc manifested in its affaira by its Founder and first W . M ., to whose health he now asked them to drink . Addressing Bro . Beasley tho W . M . said : —A very pleasant task has now fallen to me , and although I feel that it is out of my power to do it justice , yet I must ask you to take the will for tho deed . You are not ignorant of the fact that the brethren of the West Middlesex Lodge are anxious to

offer you some mark of esteem and respect , as a slight recognition of your arduous duties during the two years and upwards you occupied the chair of thia Lodge , as well as for the vast amount of time and labour ifc coat you in founding the same . I have now been a Maaon upwarda of twelve years , and I muat say , without the slighteat exaggeration , that I have never heard tho ceremonies worked better

than , and seldom so well as , they were by you . I now , in the name of the brethren of tho West Middlesex Lodge—and I think thero aro ono or two brethren who are not members , but who have subscribedask you to accept thia clock and candelabra . We all sincerely hope that it may please tho G . A . O . T . U . to grant you and Mrs . Beaaloy health and strength for many many years to note the benefit of this gift , and when in course of time you are taken from this sublunary

abode , may it be handed down to your children and to posterity as a proof of the esteem in which you were held by the members of the Wesfc Middlesex Lodge . Amidst loud and repeated cheers , the testimonial was formally presented to Bro . Beasley . It consisted of a magnificent timepiece and a pair of candelabra , under glass shades . Attached to the clock waa a plate bearing the following inscription : —•

Presented to Brother A . BEASLEV , by the Brethren of the WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE . NO . 1612 . Aa a mark of esteem , and in recognition of tho valuable services he rendered , as a Founder , and the first W . M . of the Lodge during the two years ending 1878 .

In acknowledging the handsome presentation which had been so kindly made him , Bro . Beasley observed that tho gift of eloquence had not beon vouchsafed him ; he could not find words adequate to express his indebtedness to them for thia substantial mark of esteem and regard . During the two years he had presided over the

Lodge he had endeavoured to discharge his duties well ; if he had worked hard , aa some of the brethren had kindly giveu him credit for , he felt he had been amply rewarded by the great kindness which waa ever evinced towards him by the brethren with whom ho had beeu associated , He paid a high compliment to the W . M . for the way

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in which he had conducted the Lodge business . On behalf of ^^ H wife and himself he again thanked them most kindly for the handson ^^ B giftwhich hohad just received at theirhanda . The health of the Visitor ^^ was then given in cordial terms by the W . M ., who associated with thejB toasfc the namea of Bros . Headon 1681 , and W . "W . Morgan of the ^ FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . Brother Headon responded in suitable 1

language , and was followed by Bro . Morgan , who said he had so fre- * quently been called on to respond to this toast in their Lodge that he had very little that was fresh to say on this occasion . He expressed himself gratified with tho working ho afc all times witnessed from the Officers of the Lodge , and , reverting to tho charitable proclivities of the members , he drew their attention to the claims of Bro . R . H . Marsh ,

formerly a tragedian , and known aa Henry Maraton . Their W . M . had asked him to give them a reading , and ho took thia opportunity of saying that if he posseased the requisite qualifications to comply with that request , he felt his indebtedness to Bro . Henry Maraton for any elocutionary knowledge he might havo acquired . He paid that brother a high compliment , as being a kind-hearted man and a painstaking

member of his profesaion ; and expressed ma regret that one so gifted , and in earlier days so sought after and esteemed , should now find himself constrained to appeal to the sympathies of the Craft . He had already mentioned this case to ono or two brethren , and found that several members of this Lodare had given Bro . Marston their sup . port , notably Bro . Beasley , who had handed over all the rotes at his

command . He trusted those who had the care of Bro . Marston ' s application mieht be successful , and reminded them that however deserving might be tho claims of individual brethren , those who had the voting strength at their disposal frequently pledged their support , and therefore it required very great effort ; to carry a case . This waa one that deserved immediate and earnest : attention , and for that

reason every exertion wonld be required to carry it through at the next election . Bro . Morgan then gave some selections from " Othello , " which seemed to bo very much appreciated . The health of the W . M . elect waa next proposed , and heartily received , and Bro . Kasner , in responding , said he took it aa a very high compliment that there waa not one diasentient voice afc his election . He assnred

them he should do his utmost to carry out the duties of his office in such a manner as would tend to promote the best interests of the Lodge , and he hoped at the expiration of his year to retire from the position , as his predecessors had done , with all his blushing honours thick upon him . The health of the Officers of the Lodge waa the next , toast on the list , and Bro . Burr J . W . said he esteemed

it no small honour to be called upon to respond to thafc important toast . When brethren of such experience as Bros . Headon and Morgan wero enabled to speak in eulogistic terms of the way in which the working of the Lodgo had been couduoted , it was a compliment that reflected more or less upon all the Officers , and for this he waa very grateful . The Masters had always impressed

upon tho brethren the desirableness of doing well all that thoy undertook , and tho consequence of tho wise counsel they had received in tho Lodge , and at the instruction meetings , waa that thero was scarcely a member incapable of taking any post assigned to him for the time being . They were all united in the endeavour to aupport tho Lodge , and ifc waa to this . esprit de

corps that much of their success waa due . He regretted the absence of Bro . Roe , who waa certainly one of the most energetic Secretariea , and to whom every member of the Lodge waa deeply indebted for the zeal and ability with which he diacharged the duties of hia importantpoat . Bro . Tucker , aa Treasurer , also responded ; in doing so he explained the absence of Bro . Roe , to whom they

were much indebted for the assistance ho had rendered to the Testimonial Committee , aa well aa in tho ordinary duties of his office . He ( the speaker ) waa deeply sensible of the compliment which had been paid him by his re-election to the Treasurership . When he entered Freemasonry—he was tho second initiate of this Lodge—ho was a stranger to most of the brethren he saw

around him ; now he felt they all entertained towards him feelings of esteem and brotherly regard . He referred to his connection with the Lodge of Instruction as Preceptor , and spoke of what should be done in supporting the Charities . To show the harmony thafc prevailed in the Lodge of Instruction , he mentioned that they were never unmindful of their distressed brethren , for all cases

brought forward , and found deserving , were relieved . One or two other toasts followed , and the proceedings were enlivened by some excellent songs and recitations , amongst the latter " The Charge of the Light Brigade" was effectively rendered by Bro . Jones , Bro . Delevante , the talented Organist , as usual lent valuable assistance as accompanyist .

Jamaica Lodge , 1771 . —A meeting was held on the 25 th of March 1879 , at the Masonic Hall , 23 Hanover-street , Kingston . Present—Bros . Thomas Allen , M . D ., W . M ., John McClean S . W ., Capt . Portlock Dadson J . W ., S . E . Pietersz Sec , J . W . Whitbourne S . D ., Henry Garcia J . D ., George R . Taylor I . G ., George Magnus Tyler . Members—The R . W . Hon . R . Hamilton , M . D ., D . G . M ., and the W . Bro . tho Hon . John C . Macklashan D . G . J . VV . Visitors—Bros . J . J . G .

Lewis D . G . S . W ., G . Lewis D . G . Soc , W . Lee Mndon W . M . Sussex Lodgo , M . Delgado W . M . Friendly Lodge , John Harris S . W . Sussex Lodge , Dillett , Commander A . VV . Warry , R-N ., of H . M . S . * ' Urgent . " Business—Bros . A . H . Alexander and J . W . Anderson , M . D ., wero passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the lecture being most impressively given by the R . W . Dr . Hamilton , 33 ° D . G . M . Commander Warry , R . N ., was proposed as a candidate for joining .

STOKES ON MEVOBI . —Somo very interesting and novel illusfcratrations of the acquired power of memory are being given at the Royal Polytechni . Institution , by n number of the pupils of Mr . Stokes , in his Le / ture on Mnemonics . Various applications of his system for teaching music , and for playing from memory , are especially worthy of notice .