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recognition of tho nble nnd efficient manner in which ho had discharged tho dnties of the chair . " In fastening tho jewel to tho breast of the Immediate Past Master he wished him health , happiness and long life to enjoy the esteem and affection of all by whom ho surrounded . Bro . Eastgate suitably acknowledged the gift , and the kindly expressions which had accompanied it . He

then gave the toast of the Initiates . By the attention they had paid to tho ceremony , ho felt they wonld not only bo a oredit to tho Lodge , but also to tho Craft in general . The Initiates in brief hut appropriate terms responded to the toast . The W . M . then said ho had great pleasure in proposing tho toast of the Officers and members of the Abbey Lodge , nnd felt honoured by the presence of all but the

W . M ., whose absense they regretted . They had , however , good representatives in the I . P . M ., Wardens , and brethren . Tho City of Westminster Lodge had signed the petition for the Lodge , and was proud of it . The W . M . hoped that the good feeling bet weed them might long continue ; he called on the I . P . M ., Bro . Spink , the Senior and Jnnior Wardens , to respond . Bro . Spink I . P . M . said he felt it an

especial honour to respond to the toast , and regretted the absence of the W . M . Tt was ram that members of one Lodge invited those of another Lodge to see their working and receive their hospitality . Tho working of the I . P . M . and the W . M . of the City of Westminster Lodge wea something to emulate . Bro . W . H . Baker J . W ., Abbey Lodge , and said ho had been authorised by his W . M . ( Bro .

Bnrdett-Contts ) to say public dnty called him away that day . On a future occasion he hoped to nsk them to tho Abbey Lodge . Bro . Seagor Hunt J . W . in a very eloquent speech followed , and hoped that tho future of tho Citv of Westminster Lodge might be one of prosperity . Tho toast of the Visitors was given , Bros . Draper P . M . 1305 and Carrick responding . The toast of the P . M . followed , the W . M . speaking of the assistance they had rendered to the Lodge . He coupled with

the toast the health of the Treasurer , Bro . J . Hammond P . M ., and tho Secretary , Bro . J . E . Shand P . M ., whose knowledge of the duties of their respective offices could not be eqnallod . Bro . Phillips in a very humourous and eloquent speeoh replied , followed by Bros . Hammond and Shand . The latter felt prond to see the members of Abbey Lodge present . Tho toast of the Wardens and other Officers , and the Tyler ' s toast , oonolnded a very delightful and harmonious evening .

EBORACUM CHAPTER , No . 1616 . THE regular meeting of this Chapter was held on Tuesday night , a the Masonio Rooms , Qneen's Hotel , Micklegate , York , when the following Officers were elected for the ensuing year : —Comps . Simpson Z ., Millington H ., Whytehead P . Z . J ., Tumor Treasurer , Kay S . E ., Blenkin S . N ., Brown P . S ., Turner and Lackenby Auditors . The installation meeting will be hold in February .

The testimonial which , as our readers aro awaro , has been raised during the current year for tho purpose of testifying to the valuable services rendered by Bro . W . J . Hughan P . G . D . in the cause of Masonic literature was presented to that brother on Wednesday , shortly before

tho time appointed for the meeting of Grand Lodge . It was thought advisable that a luncheon should be served to those invited to take part in the interesting event , and this over , Brother Sir . J . B . Monckton , who occupied the chair , rose and delivered a speech in every way appropriate

to the occasion . Brother Monckton spoke warmly of the literary labours of Bro . Hughan , and the immense advantage which must result therefrom to the Craft generally . He also laid stress on the admirable manner in which Bro . Hughan had discharged the ordinary dnties of a Mason ,

his services to the cause of charity , and the distinctions which had been so worthily conferred upon him in his Province as well as by Grand Lodge . He then handed to Bro . Hughan a purse containing cheque for the full sum contributed , namely £ 364 , Brother George Kenning ,

Treasurer of the Testimonial fund , having generously foregone all idea of saddling it with the usual necessary expenses . The purse was accompanied by a handsome writing table , and Brother Monckton having expressed

the pleasure he felt at having been chosen as the medium for presenting these evidences of the Craft's respect and esteem , Brother Hughan briefly , but cordially , returned his acknowledgments , and the meeting separated .

HOIIOWIT ' OINMEST ANB Puts . —Colds , Conghs , Shortness of Breath . — These maladies require early and unremitting attention , for if neglected tlioy often end in asthma , bronchitis , or consumption . The Ointment well rubber ! upon the chest and back , penetrating the skin , is absorbed and carried directly to the lungswhence it expels all impurities . All tho blood in tho body is

, perpetually passing through the lungs , and there all noxions particles tending to diseaso can be quickly , thoroughly , and permanently neutralized , rendered harmless , or ejected fro-n tho system . Holloway ' s Ointment and Pills perfectly accomplish this purification ; and through the blood thus cleansed , the influence of these wonderful medicaments reaches tho remotest part of the human body , and thus cures all diseased action , whetherinternal or external .

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I Tho following twelve Past Masters were , on Wednesday , elected by Grand Lodge to servo on tho Lodge of Bene-, volence for the ensuing year : —

Brother GEORGE POLE BRITTEN Lodge 183 I JOSEPH CLEVER 171 j THOMAS CULL 1416 ! CHARLES DAIRY 141 j GEORGE P . GILLARD ( 557 i CHARLES F . HOOARD 205 WILLIAM MANN 186 i WILLIAM H . PERRYMAN 3 ! GEORGE READ 511 j FRANCIS R . SPATJLL 17 fi 8 EDWARD FRANCIS STORR 22 1 ROBERT J . TAYLOR 144 I I

Wo understand that a testimonial , consisting of an illuminated address , in massivo gilt frame , is shortly to bo presented to Bro . Charles Hunt , by his friends and colleagues

on the staff of the Oily Press , of which journal he was subeditor for upwards of twenty-five years . Tho address is presented as a mark of esteem and respect , and regret at Bro . Hunt's severance from a connection which he has so long and praise worthily hold in journalism in the Cit y of London .

Chiswiok Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . —A meeting was held on Saturday , 29 th ult ., nt the Hampshire Hog Hotel , Hammersmith . Present—Brothers W . F . Williams W . M ., George Gardner S . W ., A . Williams J . W ., A . H . Strong See , A . Craggs S . D ., J . Davies J . D ., H . Furze Steward , V . Wing I . G . ; Past Masters Bros . W . Mann P . Z ., A . Ayling Preceptor , W . Hopkins , Smither , Sims ,

Shatter , Botley , Brown , Pidcock ; visitors—Brothers Cubitt and W . Williams . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Sims candidate . Tho W . M . vacated the chair , and the Preceptor rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Williams candidate . On the W . M . resuming , Bro . G . Gardner was elected to nreside at the next meeting . This was tho first

appearance of the Preceptor since hi illness ; he returned thanks for the letter of sympathy sent him . Lodge was then closed . The brethren spent a vory enjoyable honr together in harmonv , Bro . Smither officiating at the piano . Wo may add that those gatherings tend to increase tho attendance at this rising and successful young Lodgo of Instruction .

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THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL HE WOKKED By tho Members of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 » at the Moorgate , Id Finsbury Pavement , E . O , on Monday , 15 th of December , at 6 - 30 precisely . Bros . Elvin S . W . 538 W . M ., Hemming

I . G . 1287 S . W ., AgerW . S . 957 J . W . First Lecture—Bros . Thorn , Sannders , Frasor , Scurrah , Davies , Sillis , and Smith . Second Lecture—Bros . Smith , McKay , Ilemming Ager , and Day . Third Lectnre—Bros . Knight , Edmonds , and Emblin . Bro . Stiles W . M . 1744 P . M . 1507 , & c . Preceptor j Bro . Storr W . M . 167 Secretary .

The following festivals took place at the Freemasons ' Tavern , for tho week ending Saturday , Gth December : — Monday—Scottish Corporation , Robert . Burns Lodge , Lodge of Unions , Regularity Chapter , Lodge of Joppa , Cnxton Lodge . Tuesday —Grand Lodge of Mark Masters , Royal York Lodge , Old Concord

Lodge , Albion Lodge . Wednesday-- Grand Officers' Mess . Thursday —Westminster and Keystone Lodge , St . Andrew ' s Lodge , St . James ' s Chapter , "Victoria Rifles Lodge , Lodge , LaTolernnce . Friday—City Swiss Club , Royal Kensington Lodge , Britisb Chapter , Thistle Lodge .

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