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deputation were met by the R . W . M ., who had a conveyance in wait , ing , and the party drove off to Taymouth Castle rid Wcem . On the invitation of Sir Donald Cnrrio the party visited Garth House , where they wero entertained , and had the honour of boing introduced to the late Prime Minister of Cape Colony , who is at present the guest of Sir Donald . After being shown over tbe bouse ( which at

present is undergoing considerable improvements ) and through its beautiful surroundings by Sir Donald , and cheers having been given for Lady Carrie , the party proceeded to Fortingall . Here a short stay was made at Lyonview ( whore the R . W . M . had been spending a few weeks ) , for tho purpose of enabling the party to visit the far-famed old yew tree and tho Roman camp . The deputation then proceeded

to Taymouth by Loch Tayside and Kenmore , where they arrived at two o'clock , and were received and welcomed by the Earl and Countess . The R . W . M . Bro . Carnegie , in presenting the certificate to bis Lordship , said—My Lord , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master for Perthshire East , we are here to-day as a deputation from the Royal Arch Lodgo , No . 122 , Perth , to present yon , on behalf of

the office-bearers and brethren of tho Lodge , with a certificate of yonr affiliation with Lodge 122 . In doing so I have simply to say that we consider it a very high honour to have your name enrolled among the long list of honoured names in connection with our Lodge . It would be entirely out of place on my part to do moro than read yon

tne address , which I now do : " The Right Worshipful Master and Office-bearers of the Lodge Royal Arch , Perth ( 122 ) , holding of tbe Grand Lodge of Scotland , hereby certify that Brother the Right Hon . the Earl of Breadalbane was duly affiliated a member of this Lodge on the 29 th day of October 1880 .

F . P . Carnegie R . W . M . John Robertson Secretary . " Perth , 15 th Angnsfc 1881 . " In asking yonr acceptance of it we hope to have yonr presence amongst ns as often as your valuable time will allow . Not only do we

as a Lodge consider it a high hononr , but I may speak for the other Lodges within your Province , that they likewise consider it a high honour to have you as their Right Worshipful Grand Master . Before handing you over the cert ficate I observe on it yonr crest and well known motto , " Follow me . " I am sure of this , that were all Masons

copying yonr example since yon joined the Brrtherhood , and especially since you have presided over us as Provincial Grand Master , not _ only wonld the membership of Freemasons increase , but tbeobligations inculcated wonld be better known and shown more clearly . Personally I have to thank yon for yonr kindness and attention in receiving ns this day . " When the Right Worshipful Master had

handed him the certificate , his Lordship thanked the Deputation for their kindness in waiting upon him , and hoped they would convey Lis thanks to the brethren of the Royal Arch Lodge for their very handsome present , which he would esteem very highly , and find a place for in his own room . He feared that he did not deserve all the complimentary things said of him by Brother Carnegie , but he

could assure them that he had a warm interest in the prosperity of Freemasonry . The prolonged session of Parliament , and his duties in connection therewith , had taken up -very much of his time during the summer , and had interfered somewhat with the dnties he perhaps owed to the Craft ; but he hoped to make up for any apparent neglect in this respect during the winter . At present it was his

intention to spend the winter in Scotland , rnd he would thus bo able to visit all the Lodges in the Province , in the particular welfare of which , and in Freemasonry in general , he felt much interest . As already said , he should highly esteem the present of Lodge No . 122 , and he accepted it as a token that the little he had been permitted to do for the Craft was appreciated in that brotherly spirit which it

waa the dnty of Masons to cherish and diffuse . Bro . Richardson then addressed his Lordship , remarking on the kindly feeling that had always subs i sted between the House of Breadalbane and the City of Perth . He conld assure his Lordship that tho citizens of Perth were deeply grateful for the interest that his Lordship took in all that pertained to the city , and he hoped that his Lordship would be lon g spared to show the noble example of how town and

county should conduct themselves to each other . Bro . Rov . Mr . Brunton also addressed his Lordship , remarking on the principles of Freemasonry . The Deputation were afterwards entertained to lunch by his Lordship , after which they were shown by bis Lordship over the castle . The address , which was artistically executed and beau , tifull y illuminated—the border displaying the crest and motto of the Breadalbane famil y—was the work of Messrs Hay , George Street , Perth .

Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 732 , Brighton . —The regular meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on the 8 th instant , at the Royal Pavi'ion , Brighton . Bro . Dr . Hanxwell W . M ., F . Daniels S . W ., H . S . Soper J . W ., II . Histed Secretary . Billing as S . D ., S . R . Legg P . M . as J . D ., Nell j , m . I . G . ; Tn-t . Master * G . Smith , V . P . Freeman P G . Secretary Sussex , J . Rend , 0 ipnn

I . P . M ., Dixon , W . Smith , J . M . Reed ; Urns . Hughes , Dixon . Tit . combo , & c . "Visitors—Bros . Briggs , Hastings , . 1 . 13 . Han nay 1821 F . Marks 163 fi . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confinned . Bro . Titcombe answered the tibial questions satisfactorily and was passed to the second degree by the AVorshipful Master , in an able and impressive manner . Hearty good wishes were given by the brethren and visitors , who then sat down tn a sumptuous an

recherchd bnnqnei , provided by Bros . Snyers and Marks ( the well know- caterers of the VVestr rn-road ) , that gave every satisfaction The Worshipful Master presided with great , ability , and elnqner tli proposed tho J oyal and Masonic toasts , including the health of th ' i Right Worshipful Sir Walter Bnrrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prnvlricid Gr .-mr Master Sussex , which met with an appropriate response from th worthy and respected Bro . V . P . Freeman Prov . Grand Sec . Sussex

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The toasts of the Worshipful Master , Past Masters , Wardens , and Officers were in due course given , and responded to . Bros . Dixon and Briggs replied for tho Visitors . Some very excellent harmony emanated from Bros . Soper , Daniels , aud Histed ; altogether , a very agreeable evening was passed .

Lodge Of Loyalty, No. 1607.

LODGE OF LOYALTY , No . 1607 .

AN installation meeting , wherever the Lodge may be situated , is invariably surrounded with interest , not only as regards the immediate Lodge itself , but the Order generally , more or less . At this period pleasing associat ' on * are renewed , reminiscences aro awakmed , and hopeful expectations cherished . Thero is the putting off and the putting on , tho gradual gradation from office to office ; the relinqnishing of old , together with the assumption of new duties ,

yet moro responsible . Brethren from other Lodges are present , who not only take part in the work , hut , moreover , notice with keen observation how the Lodge is conducted ; the efficiency and nonefficiency of anv or all of its office bearers . This is as it should be , inasmuch as good results follow , and emulation is often kindled , while what has got ont of order is carefully noticed , restored , or amended .

We are pleased to know that great care manifests itself , as a rnle , at onr installation meetings , and that those seasons enable onr younger and more inexperienced brethren to glean something which cannot be obtained but on such occasions . It is , therefore , no wonder that our installations aro , and indeed shonld be , invested with a peculiar spirit of interest . On Saturday afternoon , the installation

meeting of the above excellent Lodge was held at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell . hill , and prompt to the time for whioh the meeting had bem convened was each Officer in attendance . This deserves commendation—we may add , emphatically , special commendation . We have been present when time has been frittered away , and nothing could be done becanse some brother was non est , who ,

moreover , could have been prompt , had he heen so disposed . We heartily congratulate Bro . Beedell on having around him Officers who are not only conversant with their dnties . bnt who are found in their places when called on . We noticed among the Visitors , Bros G . H . Stephens West Smithfield 1623 , John Thorey Chapter 1354 , J . Mason P . M . Harmonv 309 . W . J . Beedell P . M . Fortitude 12 , W .

Ball Sh-oncr Man 45 . W . H . Wallington P . M . Dalhousie 860 , G . W Prfnock P . M . Unity 183 , C . Stevens Sir 0 . Bright 1793 , A . Perceval Hengist 195 . G . J . Glover Ma-quess Ripon 1489 , and J . J . Brinton I . G . Sphinx 1329 . Bro . J . Newton P . M . kindly undertook the duties of Installing Master . Tbe Lodge having heen duly opened and the minntes readand tho report of the auditors received and

con-, firmed , the impressive ceremony of installation was performed right loyally and heartily . After the nsnsnl adjournment , and the return of the Brethren to the Lodge , the popular W . M . Bro . E . 0 . Beedell was sainted in tho three degrees . He then proceeded to invest his Offieers , namely , Bro . T . Jones Senior Warden , F . Carr J . W ., F . Brown P . M . Treasnrer , J . Newton P . M . Secretary , W . H . Roberts S . D .,

W . Giller J . D .. J . Garden I . G-., 0 . A . Morgan DC , and Dr . GaytonWine Steward . We need hardly remark that the several addresses were delivered most eloquently by Bro . Newton . The W . M ., after some other business had been transacted , alluded in feeling language to the illness of Bro . E . G . Legge P . M ., his predecessor , whom he would have had to invest with a P . M . ' s jewel had he been present . The

absence of their esteemed Brother was deeply regretted by all , and it was the cause of much sorrow to him ( the _ W . M . ) that their Immediate Past Master was not present in their midst corporeally , though doubtless in mind he was , inasmuch as he wns absorbed in the welfare and interest of the Lodge . As the subject woiild be referred to at a more advanced period of

the evening , he would forbear for the present to add more words . Bro . P . M . Newton remarked that their Worshipful Master took a lively interest in the Royal Benevolent Institution , as indeed he ' did in all other good works . He wonld bo pleased to receive subscriptions or donations as Steward for that Lodge from any brother , and it was hoped that , in February next a

liberal sum wonhi be placed to the credit of the Institution from the Lodge , through the medium of their newly-elected Master . He would move that a sum of ten cruineas be voted from their funds towards the support of the Masonic Charitable Institutions . Bro . F . Carr seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Newton observed that the W . M . had alluded to the indisposition of their

I . P . M . Bro . Legge ; it wonld be unnecessary on his part to add any . thing to what had already been expressed in reference to their esteemed brother ' s illness . He felt assured that all endorsed what had been expressed by the W . M ., bnt he felt something more should be done by them as a Lodgo , in order to testify their deep sympathy in reference to the illness through which their I P . M . was at that

moment parsing . No donbt there would be further allusion to the subject dnring the afternoon . He would move , however , that a letter nf o ' ondnlenc , " bo sent tn Bro . Legqre , assuring him of the deep regret nnd sorrow felt , bv the brethren for him in his illness , and hoping he might , speedily he rest < red tn them . N"t only did the Lodge sympathise with him , bnt likewis' with the members of his family .

Rro , Perceval seconded the motion , which was unanimously adopted . The W . M . then reeeived the hearty good wishes of the brethren , and r , n , lge was closed in due form . An adjournment was made to the ••pacious dining aalonn , in which a gnodlv repast awaited the brethren , vhose labours nf rb « afternoon had added zest to appetite . On tlie -emoval of the cloth , tho W . M . in well chosen terms of patriotism 'ave the Queen and the Craft , which was pledged right well . Bros . the

"intton . A . Thompson . C . Stevens , and C . E . Tinney sang National Anthem , under the directinn of Bro . 0 . Stevens O rganist ot r iodge 1793 . We may here mention that to these artistes much of he pleasure of the evening was to be attributed ; their vocalisation < -as nf a high order of merit , and great pains was taken to reuder justice to the music . Tbe W . M . then called for a bumper , remarking that inasmuch as a long programme had to be gone through , ho