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only a few short months since ho left us to perform a most arduous dnty in the East , and the welcome accorded to him in that vast empire could only be exceeded by tho loyalty exhibited towards him upon bis safe return to tho West . Brethren , we are cognisant of his worth , and you , I am sure , will always accord him the devotion so trno a princo deserves .

" Do him homage as obedient subjects . "—HENRY YI . " Most welcome home . "—IIA : MLET . This was followed by " God Bless tho Prince of Wales . " Tho W . M ., upon again rising , proposed the to .-vt of the M . W . tho Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , tho R . W . Deputy G . M .

Lord Skplmersrlalp , and the rest , of tho Grand Officers . Ho felt personally grateful to t ' toso august per-onnges for tho privilege thoy had accorded him in being appointed the first Master of the Lodge of Lovaltv , and also to tho Grand Secretary , Bro . John Hervpy , for

his kindness in as-sishn ' at and promoting tho day s proceedings . We havo also another worthv Grand Lodge representative in the person of our Bro . John Wright , P . G . P ., he ( the W . M . ) had great pleasure in giving this toast , coupling with it tho namo of the Grand Secretary .

"All members of our cause . —HENRY IV . " Done theo worthy service . "—TEMPEST . Song— " Norah" —by Bro . Large . Tn reply , the Grand Secretary said : Worshipful Master , Bro . Wardens and brethren , nnder ordinary circumstances I should feel this a heavy

task , I mean as to its import . There ran bo no doubt that the brethren mentioned in the toast are so well known , respected , and highly appreciated , that it removes from my mind any responsibility I might feel in tho words I have expressed . The Pro and Deputy Grand Masters require no enlogiums on my part for

the functions thoy perform . 1 thank yon , Sir , and tho brethren present for the honour they have done to the toast of the Grand Officers , and also for tho kind manner in which yon have been pleased to refer to me . There is little doubt that tho noblemen mentioned havo dono good service , and

merit tho appreciation so kindly accorded them throughout the Craft . As to myself , and the rest of the Grand Officers , I can only say we aro ever veadv to assist in promoting tho interests of the Craft ; and although I have acted to-day only in a minor capacity , I cannot help alluding to the able work performed by my good friend

Bro . Terry . We havo often worked together ; sometimes he first , and at others yonr hnmblo servant , but whenever wo have been brought in contact , it is a great pleasure to be able to sny that we have always acted harmoniously , and I confidently assert that justice has been done whenever our services have been called into

requisition ; and you may depend that , while harmony of feeling exists , tin breadside can npset our barque , bnt if will glide smoothly over the waters . I havo no doubt your Lodge , Sir , will soon attain a position of proud pre-eminence , and I do tint hesitate to add , that wl ile the cause of charity enters into your hearts , you will add lustre to the

cause WP all espouse . Bro . Terry , the consecrating officer , in assuming the gavel said In the absence of a P ; ist Master , it devolves upon mo to offer for yonr acceptance a toast accorded by tho programme—it is that of your W . M ., and , in the words of the great bard , —

" In faith , he is a worthy gentlemen ; He hears an honourable mind . " And in submitting this to yon , I feel convinced that ho will do honour to the M . W . G . M ., who has entrusted to him the warrant of your Lodge , as well as to the fraternity at large . I have long had the pleasure of an intimate acquaintance with him , and « e have worked

side by side in the cauro of charity . I need hardly assure you . brethren , that he is entitled to your respect , being a brother of the most exemplary conduct nndnuc discrimination , and in whatever circle be moves , the good feeling of friends is always exhibited towards him , and you , brethren , have cause to rejoice in the selection yon have made . Without , further preface , I give yon the toast of the First Master of the Loyalty Lodge . ( Cheers . )

Part Song— " Maying . " The W . M ., in reply , said : Bro . Terry , Bro . Wardens and Brethren , I rise with great diffidence to return thanks for the kind manner in which my health has been proposed and received . As W . M . of this Lodge I shall endeavour , during my tenure , to discharge the duties

appertaining' to the proud position of the appointment in such a manner as I hopo ma } ' meet your approval , and enable me to give a good account of my stewardship . A short time since a friend twitted mo that I bad forgotten something in naming the Lodge , and said , loyalty without charity was no use . I simply replied by saying .

that time wonld prove that the association of the two words was not of that importance he attached to it . Brethren , it shall be my duty at all times to induce a liberal and just charity , ami as thru rolls on , I hope to prove to the M . W . Grand Master , that tin

confidence he has reposed in me has not been misplaced , and that so far as our Lodge is concerned , I will , consistently with tin principles of tho Order , combine charity with the name of the Lodge In thanking you sincerely I beg to offer for your acceptance the toasl of tho Consecrating Officer , Bro . James Terrv ,

'' Whom zeal and charity hath brought to the field . " As he is next upon our list in the order of toasts , I beg tho brethren will not interpret that bis words in my praise should induce me ti pass anything like a compliment upon him . But this I will say , otn good turn deserves another . ( Cheers . ) You havo all heard how alih

he performed his duties to-day , aud I will add further that nnythiiu he undertakes is sure to bo clone well , sn : d whatever I might add it praise of his ability and exemplary kindness wonld not adeqnaleh ; ^ nvey my appreciation of his ft'enri sh ip : r : '" y disposition ; vi nil owe him a deep debt of gratitude . , and f >; k you to drink long

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life to enable him to perform throughout tho land the ceremony we havo heard . We wish him continued health and prosperity . Song— " Vagabond " —Bro . Cummings . Bro . Terry replied : I scarcely know how to interpret the words of the song just rendered , bat I simply ask , who so contented as I ? I am not ragged and torn , although I have been absent from homo

two days . It has afforded me intense pleasure to be here to-day , and to assist in promoting the wishes of my much valued friend ; and in going over the ground of personal friendship , I cannot coin words to express my delight in being perm tted to instal him in the chair of K . S ., having a lively recollection of the hour when I saw our late lamented Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson instal him for the first time ,

now many years since . I had hoped there would have been a greater number of Grand Lodge Officers to witness his advent in this Lodge , but when I look . around , and see so many friends , particularly from tho East ( and remember that in honour of rwo at tho end of the table a grand event took place last week ) , it is highly gratifying , and must bo to the W . M . Brethren , he has performed duties far beyond

thoso appertaining to the table , and ho will in the good canse of charity exhibit a , continuance of those high aspirations , which it is the duty of every one to emulate . In conclusion , I wish a long career of usefulness to the Lodge , and hope the W . M . may be long spared to see his successors installed , and that the Lodgo may remain a monumont of loyalty , and that every fnture Master will strive to

snrpass his predecessor . Brethren , I thank you . In response to the toast of the W . M . and Wardens of recommending Lodges , Bro . Haigh said : I regret extremely the absence of oivr W . M ., Bro . J . C . Parkinsou . who would have been able in his usual eloquent terms to do justice in thanking yon for the honour conferred upon ns . I however beg to say , that for a young Lodge , tho Alexandra Palace

Lodge , over which he presides , has at least acted up to the tenets of tho Craft , and when I first heard that your Lodge was to meet on Saturdays , I feared we should clash , but , as explained , there is little fear of such calamity . As it is evident that the Lodge of Loyalty is determined upon adopting a course in support of our Charitable Institutions , I hope we may laudably vie with each other in this noble effort .

Tho toast of the Visitors was given by the W . M ., who said it afforded him pleasure in according to tho visitors a right hearty welcome , and it would bo the aim of tho Loyalty Lodge to continue constant hospitality . Upon such an occasion as the present there were more visitors than members , bnt this wonld not be likely to continue . He hoped the brethren would go away with pleasurable recollections of the day ' s proceedings . ( Cheers . )

" You are welcome all . —TAJIING THE SHREW . At this juncture , just as a glee was being proceeded with , the sound of a rocket from the grounds intimated that the fireworks had commenced , and the brethren adjourned to witness the display . Upon their return Urn . Wrijht , in response for the visitors , asked to be allowed to be brief iu his remarks . For the very ample repast , kind hospitality , and hearty greeting , he thanked the Master aud brethren . The toast of the i ; harities followed .

" 'Twere good you do so mnch for Charity . "—MERCHANT OF VENICE . " Who can sever Love from Charity ? " —LOVE ' LABOUR LOST . In reply , Bro . Binck s , after referring to the mottoes , said thegronnd had been cut from under him by the speakers dnring the evening ; they had literally left him nothing to say . —( Oh !)—Hethonght , coming down in the train , that he had " Struck Oil , " and wou'd be able to

make reference to the title of the Lodge in connection with the other wntehword—Charity ; bnt , like all human wishes , they were vain . What he desired to sco was a funded property for the Boys' School , such as was held before the recent largo necessary expenditure took place ; upon such being accomplished , he would be content with six feet of quiet ear'h , and rest in peace ; but till then , ho would strive to go forward and onward ; if he had to die , he would die hard in his

self-set task . We aro glad to announce that tho eloquence of Bro . Biuckes brought forth a Steward for the Boys' Festival , in the person of Bro . Fred Brown S . W . who , in reply for the officers , in a very able speech , hoped the Lodge would render him the necessary support to commemorate the inauguration of the Loyalty Lodge by adding to it the bright ornament Charity . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings , and the brethren returned

to town . We may hero add that tho banquet , from first to last , wa 3 of a very recherche character , and , combined with tho attendance , does great credit to our able brethren , Bertram and Roberts .

The Drama.

THE DRAMA .

A MORNING performance of the School ] or Scandal is in preparation for tho benefit of the veteran comedian and dramatist , Mr . J . B . Buekstone . It is to take place on the 8 th of next month , at Drain- LANE THEATRE . Nearly every artiste of celebrity is announced to take part in the performance . Miss Ileleu Faucit

retnrns from her retirement to play Lady Teazle , and Mr . Phelps ia to snstain the part of her testy lord . Mr . Charles Mathews is to niay Charles Surface , Mr . Irving Joseph , and Mr . Santley Sir Harry Bumper . All tho other parts , even to the waiting maids , are to be filled by actora and actresses of high positiou .

HOLLO-WAY ' OINTMFNT AUD PILLS . —A f requent cause of pout and rheumatism i" the infliiimnatory state of the blood , attended with t'sid digestion an i general debility . A few closes of these Pills , ta .-. en in time , are an effectual preveutive :: g lir . & t gout and rheumatism , but any i ne who has an tittack of cither should ise Hollowiiy s Ointme t also , the powerful properties of whieh , combined vi h the effects of the Fills , must infallibly effect n . cure . These Pills > 'Ct liiectly on the Id oil . which they purify a cl " improve ; they also regul-ite the <; : rtrns . mid give tone to the stomach , an ; I thu 3 the whole s- 'Stem is . nvigorated , i'n' 1 put into a condition which enables it to throw oB dUea-ie on check its approach ,