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returned thanks , and trusted he might bo with them for many years to come . E . Comp . Gracie , in following , expressed the warm interest ho took in Royal Arch Masonry , and tho hearty sympathy and support he was over willing to render to his Chapter . Ho was pleased to see so many Companions present—a sign which augured well for tho future , and such pleasant meetings as tho ono they were

enjoying wns a source of gratification to him , and he felt it must be so to all present . Before ho sat down ho most cordially proposed tho hea'th of tho M . E . Z . This having been honoured , Comp . Bennett kindly responded to tho call for a song . M . E . Comp . Samunls , in reply to the last toast , expressed tho satisfaction ho felt , in seeing so manv Comps . attending tho summons which brought them together

that night ; ho regretted they wero not brought together under such pleasing auspices more frequently . Ho was alwnvs pleased to fulfil tho important offico confided to him , and judging from the enthusiastic manner in which his health had been proposed and received , ho had tho satisfaction of believing ho retained their esteem and confidence . Ho sincerely thanked the Comps . for their

mark of esteem . E . Comp . Fraser proposed fho health of the Officers , and in doing so spoko approvingly of their attention to dnty . and their efficiency in executing- the same . Ho coupled with the toast Comp . BoniiPtfc . E . Comp . Jones favoured tho Companions with a song . Comp . Bennett , as P . S ., returned thanks on behalf of the Offict rs ; he said that he was induced to bo regular in

attendance nnd efficient , in bis duties as he felt that , these were essentials to the welfare of the Chapter . As the ]•! . Comp had so kindly pro . posed the health of the Officers this side , ho had groat pleasure in proposing fho toast of tho second and third Principals . Comp . Rnssell volunteered the next song . E . Comps . IT . and J . responded , and expressed hopes that tho success of the Chapter might in the

future bo equal , if not greater , than the present . Comp . Fraser consented to givo the next song . After which tho toast of tho newly exalted Comps . was given , and appropriately replied to by each . E . Comp . Samuels , in proposing the toast of tho Alsitors , did so in a very happy and cordial manner , extending a hearty welcome to those who had assisted to enhance the delights of tho evening .

Ho had great pleasure in coupling the nnmo of Comp . Davies , who had kindly responded to his invitation to come and seo their working . IIo trusted that he ( Comp . Davies ) had enjoyed himself , nnd that he was pleased with their work . Comp . Davies was connected with the FREEMASON ' S Cnitoxic'T . E , and had ample opportunities of acquiring Masonic knowledge , as ho had visited much , nt homo aud abroad .

He ( Comp . Samuels ) had received some information from Comp . Davies with reference to R . A . Masonry in America which was very inter , csting , and no doubt Comp . Davies wonld give them somo further particulars , as they wero always' delighted to glean whatever had a tendency to their advancement from Yisitors of such extended experience as their guest possessed . Comp . Davies , in response to

the toast of tho Yisitors , touched upon many points of interest con . corning the Craft universal , tho mission of the FJIEEMASON ' S CHOXICXE in relation to tho Order , tho tone for Freemasonry in its entirety which must actuate tho staff of a purely representative Masonic journal , and the great delight he felt in seeing tho beautiful ritual of our glorious Order properly carried out . In conclusion , ho

thanked tho Comps . for the marked reception accorded him that evening . The M . E . Z . thoughtfully and heartily proposed the health of their host . Comp . Berry , who had so liberally and thoroughly provided for their wants , and without whoso aid they wonld not bo so well cared for . The toast wns deservedly well received , nnd Comp . Berry returned thanks . Tho Janitor ' s toast brought the meeting to a close , and the Companions separated , every ono being well satisfied .

St . John ' s Lodge , Ho . 673 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Temple , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the 4 th June . Present—Bros . IT . Burrows W . M ., T . Roberts I . P . M ., I ) . Jackson S . W ., W . Brnckonbnrg J . AV ., AV . T . May P . M . Sec , T . Clark P . M . Treas ., L . ITarman S . D ., J . Seddon J . D ., J . T . Callow P . M . D . C , H . Marshall Steward , T . Smith I . G ., W . II . Ball Tyler .

Past Masters Bros . Corless , Kyle , Hoekon , and Stephenson . The minutes of tho previous meeting having been read and declared correct , the I . P . M . took tho gavol , as Bro . Burrows , suffering from the effects of his late illness , was unable to go through tho hard work which en mo before the Lodge that evening . Bro . Roberts initiated two candidates , and passed two to the second degree ; after which

the liodgo immediately proceeded to elect tho W . M . and Treasurer for tho ensuing year . Bro . Jackson was unanimously elected to the chair , nnd Bro . T . Clark re-elected Treasurer for the same term . Ten guineas was votrd for relief cases , and ten guineas for a P . M . ' s jewel , from the funds of the Lodge . After a protracted sitting , during which time a discussion enmo up ns to holding the annual

pic-nic , besides many other questions , the Lodge was closed , and tho brethren , by command of the AV . M ., proceeded to supper . After the brethren had refreshed the inner man , tho AV . M ., in consequence of the lateness of tho hour , proposed in rapid succession the Loyal and Masonic toasts , which weic duly honoured . The W . M ., on rising to propose tho toast of tho AV . M . elect , said , when the time came for

Bro . Jackson to occupy the chair , he was suro he would do so with credit to himself and honour to the Lodge . The toast was drunk with musical honours . Bro . Jackson , in responding to tho toast , thanked the brethren one and all for the unanimous mark of esteem shown him in electing him to tho important post of their AV . M . He trusted he should merit their continued esteem , and promised that every effort should be made on bis part to give them satisfaction .

Bro . May , in proposing the health of the W . M ., said he , as well as all the brethren , regretted Hint Bro . Burrows hail not , enjoyed tho blessing of health dining his term of ( fliee . Although hc ' conld not , From his delicate state of body , undertake to go through his busi-T . orn to-night , yet all knew how ably he conld perform his part when well . He knew all would join and diink to his better health . Bro . Marsh favoured the brethren with a song . W . Bro . Burrows .

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in responding to tho toast , thanked the brethren for the kindness aud consideration shown him . He was glad to say , at the termination of his year , that the Lodge was very prosperous , ancl that in addition to providing for nil necessary Charities thoy could afford to devote one hundred pounds to a pic-nic ; he concluded by saying he wished every prosperity to tho Lodge in the coming year . Tho next , tho Past Masters' toast , was given with a fow words of thanks for tho

assistance rendered by that body during the year , and Bros . Huberts and May responded . After Bro . Whitehead had sung a song , the AV . M . gave the Officers , which toast was replied toby the Senior and Junior Wardens . During the interval Bro . Collier responded to tho call for a song , and tho W . M . wound np by proposing the health of the Visitors , to which Bro . Wright very tersely replied . Tho Senior Warden ' s toast brought tho evening ' s enjoyment to a close , and tho brethren retired .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meet . ing was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Bros . Gomm AV . M ., Acworth S . W ., Goss J . AV ., Gunner Hon . Sec , Tucker Treas ., Porter S . D ., Costelow J . D ., Talbot T . G ., f . C . Roo P . M . Preceptor , and Bros . Blasby , Botloy , Dorey , Kyezor , & e . Lodge having boon opened with duo observance of nneient

custom , and tho minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Beckett tendered himself as candidate , and the W . M . ably rehearsed tho ceremony of initiation . Bro . Beckett then answered the questions and retired . Lodgo was opened up to third degree , and closed down again , nffer which Bros . Gunner and Tucker were unanimonslv

reelected Hon . Sec . and Treas . respectively ; and having been invested , acknowledged tho high compliment paid them . Bros . Costelow , Blasby and Acworth were appointed to audit tho accounts of the past year . After the AV . M . for next meeting had been elected , tho meeting was adjourned iu duo form .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 781 . —Hold its weekly meeting on Wednesday , at tho Silver Tavern , Burdettroad , Limehouse . Present—Bros . Clegg AV . M ., Breden S . W ., Robinson J . AV ., Breden Sec , Ives Treas ., Maxwell S . D ., Westcott J . D ., Warner I . G . ; Turquand P . M . Preceptor , aud Hogg P . M . 1319 . Lodge opened , and tlio minntes were read and confirmed . Bro . Max .

well acted as candidate , nnd tho ceremony of passing was very ably worked by Bro . Clegg . Somo of the sections of the lecture wero worked by the W . M ., assisted by tho brethren . A short lecture on tho early history of Freemasonry in England was submitted to the brethren by tho Preceptor . Bro . Breden will preside next Wed . nesday .

Eden v alley Lodge , No . 812 , Appleby . — The annual meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held at tho King ' s Arms Hotel , on Thursday , 6 th Juno , at four o'clock in tho afternoon . Tbo W . M . Bro . R . AVarton was supported by Bros . Cockfield S . W ., AV . M . elect , "Whitehead P . M ., & o ., Fulton P . M ., Rev . R . J . Simpson P . M . Past Grand Chaplain of England , Dr . Sayor , Arnison P . M . ( Penrith ) ,

AV . Kirkbride P . M ., ki :., Gussins AV . M . Penrith Lodge , McKay W . M . 129 . John Bowes P . M ., & c , Robinson ( York ) , Bentley , Ridge , and others . The Lodge wns opened in duo form and tho minutes of tho previous meeting road and confirmed . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . Bentley and Ridge claimed preferment , and having sustained their claim , wore entrusted . The chair

wns now assumed by Bro . John Bowes , and tho candidates were separately admitted and raised under the able deaconato of Bro . AVarton . Resuming labour in the second degree , Bro . W . Kirk , bride took the chair , and with tho assistance of Bro . Bowes installed Bro . Cockfield ns AV . M . for tho ensuing year . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to tho bnnqnetting room , where an

excellent dinner was tastefully served . The cloth being withdrawn , tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , iu proposing the toast of tho Installing Masters , paid a high compliment to tbo choice and master spirits who had kindly visited them , and performed the ceremonies iu such a correct aud impressive manner . Bro . Robinson , of York , in responding for tho

Yisitors , begged to add his hearty concurrence with the complimentary remarks of his friend and brother , Gauou Simpson . Tho meeting had been an exceedingly profitable one , and he congratu . lated the W . M . and members of tho Edeu Valley Lodge that they were able to command the services of brethren so competent to interpret their beautiful ceremonies . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close at ten o ' clock .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At the weekly meeting on Tuesday evening , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . Carr W . M ., Wardell S . W ., Slaiter J . W ., Polak S . D ., Christian J . D ., Forss I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . AA allington Preceptor . Lodge was opened and the minntes wero read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bio . Ilolsworth candidate . Bro . Gilliam answered

the questions , tho Lodge was opened in the second , and the Preceptor assumed the chair and passed Bro . Gilliam . The W . M . then resumed the chair , aud the Lodge was opened up and regularly closed down ; the Preceptor then worked tho fourth section of the First Lecture , assisted by Bro . Allen . A vote of thanks was passed'to tho W . M . for bis able working- in the chair for the first time . Bro . Wardel will preside at tho next meeting .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —Held its weekly meet ing on Friday , 7 th instant , at Bro . Clayton's , the Dul-c ' a Head , Whitechapel-road . Bros . Francis W . M ., Ellis S . W ., McDonald J . W ., Wolley S . D ., Job J . D ., AVest I . G . A number of other brethren were also present . The Lodge was opened in due form with prayer , and the minutes were rend and confirmed . The W . M . worked the cere .