Covent Garden Lodge, No. 1614

who is highly respected . I give yon the health of your Worshipful Master , Brother John Contts —( loud cheers )—and with it success to the Covent Garden Lodge , not only wishing him long life , but many years of happiness on his leaving tho chair . Tho W . M . thanked tho Grand Secretary for his kind expressions , and tho brethren for the enthusiastio manner in which his name had been

received . Tho Covenfc Garden Lodgo was now fairly launched . By tho assistanco of a few brethren , tho matter was speedily settled , but tho Lodge would have been in existence before this evening , but for the fact that tho brethren wished to pay him tho compliment of making him the first W . M ., and this conld not bo done until ho had passed tho chair in another Lodgo . no informed tho brothren that

there had been a Covent Garden Lodgo somo 80 years since . This held its meetings on Sundays ; that would not do in the present ace . Tho warrant , however , went into abeyance ; but ho angned well for the success of the Covent Garden Lodge of 1877 . He had several brethren proposed as officers , most of them from Covont Garden , and they would bo invested on tho next occasion . Ho hoped tho Lodgo

would be a model one , and oventnally occupy a larger room than tho one they now met in . Bro . E . Wilkinson here sans ? "The Bravo Old Tomerlano , " and was loudly applauded . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , they had been honoured by the presence of many distinguished Masons . The Lodge would alwavs be pleased to see visitors , he would call on Bros . II . G . Bnss , W . Smeed , W . Hilton

and Hunt to respond . Tho duet , " Excelsior , " was splendidly sung by Bros . Carter and Montem Smith . The brethren enumerated above then severally returned thanks . Tho W . M . said he had another pleasing duty to perform , and that was to propose the health of the veteran Consecrating Officer , Bro . W . Watson . They had seen how perfectly ho had performed tho ceremonies of Consecration and

Installation ; his working m Lodges and Chapters was well known ; ho ( Bro . Watson ) had installed him twice into the chair , and he hoped ho wonld bo spared for many years to perform a similar duty for others . It was to him ho owed his position in the Craft , and , on the next occasion , ho would proposo him as an honorary member . Bro . Watson replied . He folt proud in installing the W . M . ; he

had been an active member of tho Craft for 38 years ; he was in his 78 tb year now , and whilo ho lived his services were always at command . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The Senior and Junior Wardens . " They wero well worthy of their respect , not only on account of their social position , but also for their excellent working in another Lodgo ; they were as capable of filling the chair as he

was , and he hoped , in duo course , to seo them in tho chair he now occupied . Bro . E . Jacobs S . W . thanked tho W . M . for his kind expressions ; if he acted with zeal , it was under the able guidance of tho W . M ., by whom ho was initiated five years since . The impression that ceremony mado on him would never be effaced . His motto was— " Deeds , not words . " Bro . Ireton J . W . followed , with a

very ablo speech . The W . M . next had much pleasure in proposing the toast of " The Director of Ceremonies , Bro . S . Jacobs , " who had so ably discharged his duties . Whatever office he holds is filled to their satisfaction . Bro . S . Jacobs returned thanks . The W . M . said before ho left tho chair he had to proposo a health , that of one who had well and satisfactorily catered for them ; tho worthy host , Mr . Mitchell ,

whom at the next meeting they would be pleased to hail as a Bro . Mr . Mitchell returned thanks ; if Le had given them satisfaction he was gratified , nothing should bo wanting on his part to merit their approbation . Tho Tyler ' s toast was given , and a delightful and barmonious evening ' s enjoyment terminated . The visitors were Bros . John Hervey G . S ., J . Smith P . G . P ., J . Boyd P . G . P ., John Hogg

P . G . D ., J . Nicolls P . P . G . S . W . Kent , G . Stacoy P . P . G . I ' . Berks and Bucks , Rev . P . M . Holden , B . Solomon , W . Smeed , B . Swallow , A . D . Loeweustark , M . D . Loewenstark , H . Gloster , T . Skinner , W . Barringer , E . Jacobs , W . Gulliford , J . Somers , J . Wright , H . G . Bns 3 , Treadwell , Edmonds , Ponsford , Whito , Elliot , Benjamin , J . Jacobs , W . Murlis , F . Binckes P . G . S ., Capt . J . Wordsworth , J . Mason , E . G . Holbrook , P . Parsons , Brand , Hunt , H . M . Levy , & c .

New Concord Ball. No. 813

NEW CONCORD BALL . No . 813

A BALL was held on Thursday , the 8 th , at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , in connection with the above Lodge , under the presidency of tho W . M . Bro . J . Gallant , T . Bartlett P . M . V . P ., H . Gabb V . P ., T . J . Cnsworfch S . W ., E . E . Harper J . W ., C . Sinclair , H . Gabb P . M ., J . Taylor , S . George J . D ., J . Taylor , J . Stilwell , W . Piorpoint , P . W . Smales , andW . H . Main P . M . Hon . Secretary . The proceeds being

devoted to Masonic Charity , a dispensation had been given to enable the brethren to wear Masonic Craft clothing . This was fully appreciated , and many brethren wore some elegant and valuable decorations . There were about 150 present , and dancing was kept up with great spirit , until an early hour , nnder the management of Bro . Johnson M . C . A sumptuous supper was provided by Mr . Allardyce ,

of Southgate-road . The wines , by Messrs . Leek and Son , and the floral decorations , by Mr . Smith , of Kingsland . During the interval a very elegant diamond ring was presented to Mrs . Jas . Terry by Bro . T . Bartlett P . M ., as a mark of respect , in recognition of the valuable services rendered by Bro . Terry to the North London Masonic Association .

The anniversary meeting of the Langthorne Masonic Charitable Association will be held on Wednesday , 28 th February , at the Swan Hotel , Stratford , at 6 o ' clock , to bo followed by a dinner , at 7 o ' clock . Application for tickets , the number of which is limited , should be made to Bro . T . S . Taylor , Hon . Secretary , Westbury Yillas , Upton , E .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Devonshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DEVONSHIRE .

THE Committee of Petitions for Devon met for the half-yearly business of tho Province , at St . John ' s Lodge-rooms , Exoter , on tho 5 th inst . Present—tho E . Wor . Eev . John Huyshe P . G . M . P . G . C . England , V . Wor . Bro . Walter G . Rogers P . G . Seo . P . P . G . S . W ., Chairman of the Committee pro tern for the V . W . Bro . L . P . Metham D . P . G . M .,

who was absent thmnsh illness , to tho regret of all present , Wor . Bro . J . B . Gover P . P . G . A . D . C , Secretary to tho Committee , Wor . Bro . Charles Godtschalk P . G . D ., Representative of the Committeo of Petitions in London , John Way P . G . T . Lodge 106 , L . D . Westcott P . P . G . S . W . 70 , J . Pago W . M . 39 , E . B . Twose P . M . 105 , W . Browning P . P . G . D . C . 223 , H . S . Gill W . M . 1125 , W . E . Stone P . G . W . 372 , J . Y . Avery W . M . 156 , S . J . Lot-am P . M . 1443 , A . Lethbridge P . M . 159 , F . J . Pratt W . M . 139 S , Bro . Tomes P . M . 282 , J . P . Rogers W . M . 1550 , W . E . Warren P . M . 1358 , G . Evans P . M . 1181 , J . Baxter Sec . 954 , G . Hnxham W . M . 1254 , & o . Tho minutes of last mooting were read and confirmed . Bro . Metham was re-elected Chairman , Bro . Gover was re-elected

Secretary , Bro . Godtschalk re-elected representative in London . A sum of £ 15 was granted to tho widow of a deceased brother , and tho committee was pledged to support tho candidature of tho son of Mrs . Furze , in April 1 S 78 . Votes of thanks were presented to Bro . Metham for past servicos a 3 Chairman ; to Bro . Gover for services as Secretary ; to Bro .

Godtschalk for past services , and kindness in again undertaking office ; to Bro . W . G . Eogors for conduct in the chair during Bro . Metham ' s absence . Theso propositions being carried unanimously , were responded to severally . It was then proposed that a suitable testimonial be pre . sonted to Bro . J . B . Gover for his past very able and energetio services

as Secretary to the Committee of Petitions . To carry this out , a committeo was appointed as follows : —Bros . John Way P . G . Treasnrer , L . D . Westcott P . G . S . Works , R . Twose . Upon the conclusion of tho business , Bro . John Way P . P . G . Treasnrer , by previous invitation , entertained the following brethren at a private banquet : —Bros , the Rev . John Huyshe P . G . M ., P . G . C .

England , Walter G . Rogers P . G . Secretary , J . B . Gover , Charles Godtschalk , L . D . Westcott , R . B . Twose , J . Y . Avery , Somes , Maynard , & o . The elegance of this entertainment , combined with tho choice character of the wines , did honour to tho generosity and good taste of tho worthy brother . This sooial gathering was graced by tho presence of Mrs . Way .

Lines On A Basket Of Ferns

LINES ON A BASKET OF FERNS

A kind hand sought out rarosfc ferns , From nook and bank their beauty graced ; And , with the choice true taste discerns , Were deftly in a basket placed .

The basket , too , a work of skill , The same kind hands prepared with care It fitly holds and nurtures still Sweet Nature ' s children planted there .

This off'ring was , of friendship , mado To ono who treasures gifts long past ; And though on earth such things must fade , In Heaven their mem ' ry still will last . By M . A . BAINES ; from Colburn ' s Neiv Monthly

The Keystone of the 3 rd instant announces the appointment , on the 19 th ultimo , of the following , as the principal Grand officers of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut , namely : —Bro . Edward B . Rowo Grand Master , Bro . Dwight Phelps Deputy Grand Master , Bros . Israel M . Bullock and

John H . Barlow Senior and Junior Grand Wardens respectively , Bro . Geo . Lee Grand Treasurer , and Bro . Joseph K . Wheeler Grand Secretary . It further records a . rule of this jurisdiction to the effect that no brother of twenty-one years' good and regular standing shall be subject to any

punishment for the non-payment of his dues . We gather from the same source , that at the stated meeting of St , John ' s Commandery , held recently in the Gothic Hall of the Masonic Temple , Philadelphia , visits were paid by the Mary and St . Alban Commanderies , Nos . 36 and 37 ,

there being a very full attendance of officers and members . On this occasion , also , the Detroit Commandery , Michigan , presented No . 4 Commandery with an elaborate banner , bearing a suitable inscription in token of its appreciation of

the courtesy and hospitality shown it when visiting Philadelphia in June of last year . Our contemporary describes the scene as a very brilliant one , and as offering the best evidence of the fraternal feeling existing among the different Commanderies of the city of Brotherly Love .