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now and then come together for the purpose of exchang ing friendly greetings and giving a kindly welcome to each other . And as the bright , warm sunshin-, shimmering on tho bosom of a picturesque lake , lights np rock , tri'i-, nnd landscape with radiant beauty , so are the companionships and friendships of life ; tbey are not only the cement of society bnt the piquant sourca of life's holy brotherhood ,

and I think you will ngree with nvi that amongst the many institutions which have been inanjjurnt'sd for tho purpose of ameliorating life ' s burdens we true and loyal-hearted Freemasons yield to none in our endeavours to foster the true aud genuine spirit of brotherhood and the strong , affectionate bonds of friendship . It seems to me that the genius of our noble Craft may be fitly expressed in the beautiful lines of an old Irish song : —

" Long , long be my mind with memories filled , Like roses , whioh once were iu vases distilled ; You may break , you may shatter the vase if yon will , But the scent of the roses will hang ronnd it still . " Then , again , this toast is always received in every Masonio Lodge with the greatest cordiality , and I am sure you will admit in none

more so than the Albert Victor Lodge , wherever we visit , whether at home or abroad , we meet with the same warmth of fraternal welcome whioh we ourselves accord . Is there not something nobly graud in this universality of Freemasonry , spread as it is over the foflr quarters of the habitable globe , and folding in its embrace men of all olimea and all tongues ? It possesses a tie within itself nowhere to

be found outside the pale of its influence . It is not perhaps in the busy hum of city life or at our own fireside that this tie is felt in ita fullest strength , but as history informs ns , in far distant lands , in times of difficulty , danger , and distress , on mid ocean , yea , and even on the battle-field does Masonry extend its chord of sympathy , finding a responsible echo in the heart

of every brother . Ifc weeps with those who weep , ifc rejoicefch with those who rejoice , in prosperity it reflects the radient smile , and in adversity it holds out the helping hand . Then , brethren , let us continue to foster the friendly sentiment , cultivate the true feelings of brotherly love , and thus exemplify one of the great cardinal virtues of Masonry explained to us so eloquently

in the language of Bro . Townson , " uniting in one design , let it be our aim not only to be happy ourselves , but contribute to the happiness of others . " Then as citizens of the world and friends of every olime , and as patterns worthy of imitation , we shall be living examples of virtue and benevolence , and we shall show to the world that we are true believers in one great and noble principle . The

brethren of the Albert Victor Lodge aredelighfced toweloome npon tbe present occasion so many worthy and distinguished brethren of other Lodges , men who have rendered eminent service to Masonry , and who have won laurels of esteem and affection from their brethren . We do not presume to suppose that we have contributed in any degree to their Masonio knowledge , but we do indulge the lawful

vanity that we may in some degree have administered to their pleasure . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . The visitors in responding spoke in unqualified terms of the work of installation . Other toasts followed , the same being relieved by songs and reoitatations from Bros . Clougb , Harwood , Townson , and Roberts .

VICTORIA PARK LODGE , No . 1816 . A REGULAR meeting was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Loudon Tavern , Fenchurch Street , under tho presidency of Bro . D .

Meiklereid W . M . Mr . T . Knight was ballotted for and approved ; Bro . Josh . S . Brackett was also ballotted for and approved as a joining member . Bros . Hurst * , Child , Cookerell , Owers , Brain , Hans , Maroks , and Thompson were raised . After further business , tho

brethren adjonred to refreshment . The I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M ., extolling his business way of conducting the Lodgo , to whioh he briefly replied . In responding for the P . M . s Bro . Govier referred to himself and the brethren who had passed the ohair as belonging to the ranks of the unemployed . It might be said of them ,

We have no work to do , but he could assure the brethren there was muoh for the P . M . s to think of , and the interests of the Lodge were always considered by them . Bro . Blackett , joining member , responded , and for the Officers , Bros . Reed S . W ., and E . Smith S . D . The speeches were interspersed with melody .

Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction , No . 2472 . —The annual supper was held at the Masonio Hall , High Street , Walthamstow , on Monday , 27 th nit ., Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg . and Dep . G . M . Essex as President , snpported by Bro . J . H . Wildash and Bro . N . Fortescne in the vice chairs . There were also present : — Bros . Wm . Shurmur P . P . G . Treas . Essex , H . Dehane , Geo . Graveley ,

G . J . Westfield P . P . G . S . B . . J . H . Wildash I . P . M . 2472 , H . F . Brom head P . P . G . S . of W . I . P . M . 2374 , C . G . C . Dunbar , D . D ., Chap . 2374 , Buchanan Vicar of Heme , C . Lorkin P . M ., C . Dancyger P . M ., W . Gray P . M ., G . W . Knight P . M ., and many others . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Wm . Shnrmnr , in proposing the toast of the President , said I have now the honour and privilege of proposing tho toast of our very Worshipful President Bro .

Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg . D . G . M . for the Province of Essex . There can be no doubt that the almost unparallelled success that haa attended this Lodge of Instruction is principally to bo attributed to our signal good fortune in possessing sucha distinguished and excellen t President , and we may reasonably hope that while he continues to honour us by occupying that position , the reputation which we have gained for our

correct rendering of the Emulation working will be fully maintained . The honourable name of Philbrick is everywhere held in the highest regard , especially in the Province of Essex where as Grand Superintendent he reigns supreme in the hearts and affections of the Companions , and as Deputy Grand Master has gained the goodwill and loving regard of the brethren . The President in very eloquent

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terms responded . In replying to the toast of tbe Walthamstow Lodg * of Instruction and Walthamstow Charities Association , the Preoepto said , it is a very proud moment for my colleagues , my fellow workers ' aod myself to hear onr Lodge of Instruction spoken of in such high terms of commendation from such an eminent authority . We are amply repaid for any time or attention whioh we have devoted in our

earnest desire to teach the members of this Lodge the ancient oral and traditional ceremonies of initiation , passing and raising , as nearly as possible in accordance with the working recognised by the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . On Saturday last it was my privilege to pass five brethren in the Mother Lodge , and you will readily understand the intense pleasure it afforded me when

they answered the questions leading to that degree in a perfect manner and without the aid of a prompter . We are especially favoured in the Lodge ; so many brethren are endowed with retentive memories and are ardent students of the hidden mysteries of our ancient order . Whore all are so efficient it is invidaous to particularise , but as Preceptor , I feel tbat I should be ungrateful

were I not to specially mention Bros . Carter , Gowar , Fortescne , Hinde , Bestow , Clark , Bateman , Triokett , Lloyd , and Oakden . They are regalar and punctual io their attendance , and consequently are making praiseworthy advancement in Masonic knowledge . We are honoured this evening by the presence of a College of Preceptors , via ., Bro . H . Dehane Preoeptor of the Westbourne Lodge , Bro .

Lorkin Preoeptor of the Duke of Connaught Lodge , Bro . Dancyger Preoeptor of the Joppa Lodge , Bro . W . Grey Preceptor of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge , and Bro . G . W . Knight Preoeptor of the Clapton Chapter . We shall be very pleased if either of those present will attend with their colleagues and officer the JLodge . On Monday , the 13 th inst ., we accepted

an invitation for the Clarence and Avondale Lodge . We received a most cordial welcome and worked the ceremonies of initiation , passing and raising , including the ancient charge and traditional history . Bro . Basil Stewart and Bro Oxley wonld have been with us this evening but for a previous engagement to work the lb sections . We hope to receive a return visit from them on Monday , llth December . I am sincerely grateful to you for your hearty good

wishes but I consider that onr success is assured while we have such a distinguished and genial President . The toasts of the visitors was responded to by Bros . H . Dehane , Rev . Buchanan , Dancyger , Wm . Gray , C . Lorkin , G . W . Knight , and Geo . Graveley . The Secretaries , Bro . C . H . Bestow and J . B . Carter , replied to the toast of the Officers and Stewards . The supper was served in a most excellent way by Bro . F . Inman Hallows , and the musical arrangements , under the ablo direction of Bro . T . H . Lloyd , were carried out ia a highly satisfactory manner .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —The fifteen sections were recently worked at this Lodge , at Bro . Musto ' s , tha White Horse , White Horse Lano , Mile End , when about 50 brethren were present . Bro . J . Oxley P . M . acted as W . M ., and the following

took part in the working : —First Lecture—Bros . I . Davis , N . Isaacs , I . Goulston , M . Da Costa , N . Goldman , W . Richardson , and B . Stewart . Second Lecture—Bros . C . N . Fox , W . Musto , N . Isaacs , J . De Casseres , and W . Musto P . M . Third Lecture—Bros . B . Da Costa , L . A . Da Costa , and H . Harris .

Masonic Sonnets.—No. 79.

MASONIC SONNETS . —No . 79 .

BY BRO . CHAS . P . FOKSHAW , LL . D . — : o : —

ALL MEN ARE BROTHERS . —No . II .

All men a , re Brothers , bear the fact iu mmd , Extend the hand fraternal when you can , Our Grand Geometrician aye is kind , Yet for the Right is e ' er a partisan . A place for all for long He has assigned ,

Risk not his stern displeasurable ban ; Heed well His words , nor to His ways be blind , Be good , be just , be true to every man . These words remember ever day by day ,

As through the devious streets of life you plod" Hail all men as your Brothers on the way , For all alike spring from one common sod . " The man who does nofc when be kneels to pray , Must never say "Our Father" to His God . Winder House , Bradford , 18 th November 1893 .

The Directors of Spiers and Pond , Limited , announce that the Share Transfer Books will be closed from the 18 th to fcho 31 et December , both inclusive , for the purpose of preparing dividend warrants for the second instalment of four shillings per share , lees income tax , making eight shillings per share paid on account of the dividend for the year ending 31 sd March 189-1 .

REAPING AND SOWING aro tho two most important periods in tho life oftho farmer , : iad granting that all circumstances aro favourable , ho naturally , during tho latter period , hopes to get an adequate return for bis labour . As he sows , he expects to reap , and unless constant industry has been exercised , the harvest is generally a poor one . So it is with regard to health , if wo are not constantly ou the watch and destroy the germs of disease as soon ag they are discerned , the body becomes weakened , and at last is unable longer to resist the attacks of the enemy . Holioway ' s Tills destroy even the most minute traces o £ disease , by purifying tho blood and strengthening the system ,