Amoy— China.

months wo have beeu working hard have recalled many of the oil duties ; the foundation has beeu so well laid by W . Bro . Sidford , havo a staff of Officers on whom I can firmly rely for assistance , aud , Brethren of the Corinthian Lodge , I look to you for your good-will and . cordial support . I hope tho Lmic and Corinthian Lodges so intimately connected iu their inauguration , may ever strive to rival

each other in furthering the grand object of the Craft , and while brotherly lovo aud concord prevail in our midst , may wo all bo inspired with a laudable ambition to strive constantly aud earnestly , as I know W . Bro . Boyd and I shall , to promote the prosperity of onr respective Lodges . On behalf of W . Bro . Boyd aud myself , I agaiu thank you for tbe honour you havo done us . "

The newly initiated Brethren were next proposed in a humorous speech by AV . Bro Sidford , but words of friendly fraternal advico wero not wanting , for , as ho said , ho felt a responsibility that few Masters could feel , seeing so many infants present that had beeu placed in tho N . E . Comer by himself , and ho was sure thoy would still continue to unite with him iu forming a column of mutual

fratornal support , and that tho Masouic enthusiasm now existing had not yot approached its culminating point ; onward and upward was still our motto . Iu reply to this toust Bro . Bruce said : — " I beg to thank you on behalf of tho newly initiated Brethreu , and myself aa the infant , for tho cordial manner iu which you received tho last toast . 1 fool sure that 1 express the sentiments of all when I say that wo

have already derived somo benefit , moral and mental , from Ireemasonry , and we hope for much moro iu tho future . I therefore wish to record our sense of indebtedness to those who initiated the idea of having a Lodgo in Amoy , without whose zeal aud energy years might havo elapsed before wo could have emerged from utter darkness to the privilege of studying the Craft . Among the mauy good things taught

by Masonry , it is very evident from what wo havo heard to-night that the ability to make a speech is included , but my short apprenticeship must bo my excuse for not having acquired the accomplishment , aud I can only repeat our thanks for your kind reception of the last toast . There are somo of us who , boforo their initiation , expected to get toasted in a very different maimer . "

The W . Master then called upou Bro . Giles to propose toast No . 0 , " Our visiting Brethren . " Upon which Bro . Giles said . - — "There has devolved upon mo this evening tho very pleasing task of proposing as a toast Our visiting Hrethren . Iu an open-handed and hospitable community such as that of Amoy and Kulangsoo , I foci that tho bare mention of such a toast as this would be sufficient to seouro its

reception . Such a course however is wholly out of keeping with my present purpose . For , as I take it , the wording of this toast includes every Brother -who is not a resident member of our com nunity . Consequently it must include tho Vory W . Depnty District Grand Master , aud his colleagues of tho District Grand Lodge of Hongkong . And it is nut as if thoso Brethren had merely run down by an

afternoon train to assist in tho various ceremonies which have taken place to-day , nnd were to return to-night to their own comfortable beds by the twelve o ' clock expreas ;—iu fact I fiud by referring to my watch that they would hardly catch it now if they tried . I must call upon you to ivi'ember that lhe . se worthy Brethren , in comin ; ' from llonsrkfii ? lo Aniev at . this : ; ea . ; on of the yonr , ( I'd f" > in the

teeth of our lerr 1 > L > Norih-oii .-t Monsoon . 1 need not dilate up"ii ( he well-known quality of steamer lea aud coffee , and snch other miseries , which , exclusive of son-sickness , travellers by sea are compelled to endure . I may remark , however , that tho stout ship " Yesso , " coinmanrled by my friend Capt . Ashton , by which the majority of those Brethren arrived , is regarded by somo timid navigators in tho light

of a respcctae . lo co / jiu . No ' , no 1 Messrs . Douglas Lapraik might object to that , and 1 bog to retract it all . Tho " Yesso" is a noble ship , and Bro . Ashton is a noble Captain . I havo travelled by her and hope to so again . The fact is I am but an indifferent sailor , and heartily sympathise with all others who aro so . With theso points in view , I now beg to bring to your favourable attention tho toast of

our visiting Brethreu . " AV . Bro . Cox in reply said : — " W . Sir and Brethren , —I am much pleased that tho privilege of returning thauks has been deputed to me , as I havo been for some time in communication with W . Bro . Sidford in regard to various details in connection with your Masonic work , and havo moreover enjoyed tho privilego of attending some of your meetings , while your other visitors who

arrived to-day wero lying in Swatow harbour . I kuow that I express the sincere feelings of my other Brethren from Hongkong in stating that wo have received a truly fraternal welcome , and that you have made us feel quite at home , because we are amongst Brethren . It has given your visiting Brethren great pleasure to see the very satisfactory Masonic progress made in so short a timo iu Amoy . It is an

evidence of the power and vigour of Masonry , perhaps tho most conservative of all institutions , that , while old ostabliahed ideas and practices iu connection with almost every other Society are dissolving iu the light of recent scientific discoveries , it still preserves tho old energy and vitality , and is spreading out its branches in every part of tho world . Let us hope that tho worthy example thus sot in Amoy

TBay bo followed iu the other coast ports , so that wherever a steamer stops in China a Mason travelling may find t Lodge , a Mason ' s home . I thank j'ou very cordially on behalf of the visiting Brethren , aud asauro you the kind reception you havo given thom makes their visit one of the most pleasant reminiscences of their Masonic career . After one or two other toasts the proceedings terminated .

Presentation To Bro. W. H. Dean, P.M. 417, P.P.G.S.B. Dorset.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . H . DEAN , P . M . 417 , P . P . G . S . B . DORSET .

\ NUMBER of brethreu , from various Lodges of Instruction , - £ " - * - assembled at a banquet at the M isonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street , ou Thursday the 13 th inst ., : or tho purpose of presenting to Bro . AV . H . Dean an elegant and ( based gold P . M . 's jewel , with an engrossed testimonial , in neat oak frame , with the following ineription : — "We . who have hereto subscribed our names , are desirous of presenting Bro . AV . H . Dean , P . M . 417 and P . P . G . S . B .

Presentation To Bro. W. H. Dean, P.M. 417, P.P.G.S.B. Dorset.

Dorset , with a P . M . ' s jewel , in token of personal esteem , and tho high appreciation of his admirable working of the ceremony of installation in several Lodges of Instruction in London , it not being tho custom of his own Lodgo to present a jewel , wo take this opportunity of

showing our mutual and fraternal regard to Bro . Dean , knowing how faithfully aud zealously Us has performed his duties as W . M . of his Lodgo during the past year , and als . ) for the efficient aud highl y creditable manner in which ho installed his successor . " Here follow tho names of fifty-two brethreu , comprising several P . M . ' s aud AV . M . ' s .

The inscription on tho jewel is as follows : — " Presented to Bro . W . H . Dean , P . M . 417 , P . P . G . S . B . Dorset , As a token of regard , by several brethren attending Loudon Lodges of Instruction , 13 fch February 1879 . " Bro . B . II . Swallow , I' . M . 15 ( 13 and P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex , acted as President , with Bro . J . B . Docker J . AV . 1 ( 187 as Vice-President . A

capital banquet was served , and it reflected tho highest credit on Bro . Nichols . On tho cloth being removed , tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wore duly honoured . Bro . P . M . Swallow , in a brief but highly complimentary speech , stated tho great pleasure ho felt on behalf of tho subscribers to the testimonial to place tho jewel ou Bro . Dean ' s breast , wishing him a long lifo of happiness , and trusting thoy would

all have tho pleasure of his society for many years to come . Bro . Dean said ho hardly know how to find words to express his souse of gratitude for the very distinguished aud unexpected honour they had just conferred ou him ; indeed , ho might call it a triple honour , by inviting him to tho splendid banquet , presenting him with the very handsome jewel , aud also the testimonial , which ho should highly value . As

he looked over tho names of his friends aud brothers ho could see mauy distinguished aud excellent working Masons , whom he had tho honour and pleasure of meeting for instruction for many mouths past , and by who . n ho had attained tho knowledge to enable him to conduct tho bnsiness of his Lodgo with credit to himself , aud ho believed to tho satisfaction of all his brethren . Tho splendid jewel

he should over wear , with pride anil pleasure . As ifc was not the custom to present a jewel iu his own Lodgo , he felt he could accept this tokeu of regard with the greater amount of honour , although he felt ho hardly deserved so much at their hands . This evening was one of the happiest he had over spout in bis life ; ho should never forget tho many pleasant hours he had enjoyed among his London brethren , who had at all times treated him with the greatest courtesy .

He was about leaving London for a few months ; anti should look for . ward with the greatest pleasure to his return among them . The health of the President was proposed by Bro . P . M . Cameron , aud that of tho Vice-President , by Bro . R . M . Dean . Bros . Swallow and Docker each replied , and this brought au exceedingly pleasant evening to a close . Bros . Burrows nnd Wilson presided nt the piano , and there were somo capital songs , well rendered by some of the brethren .

Centenary Of The Brunswick Lodge, No. 159.

CENTENARY OF THE BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 159 .

ONE hundred year ago yesterday , the warrant of the Brunswick Lodge , No . 159 , Plymouth , was dated aud issued by the Grand Secretary , Bro . James Jones . The document—which is still preserved—was signed by the Duke of Athole , Grand Master-, and by tbe D . G . M ., AVardens and Secretary . Singular to state , though regu larly signed , sealed , and delivered , ifc is said to havo been chartered by " The Right Worshipful and Most Noblo Princo John , the third Dnke ,

Marquis and Earl of Athole , " and yet , as a matter of fact , that nobleman died sonic five years before . Other warrants havo been found containing a similar error , but the explanation is easy . A portion of the warrants being printed , or engraved , and the third dnko boiug succeeded by the fourth Duko of Athole , it was not considered necessary to have the words altered 1 For somo years , however , a

warrant issued by tno same authority tor . New York was considered spurious because a deceased duko was declared to bo the authority for its regularity . Originally tho Brunswick Lodgo met afc Workington , in Cumberland , but early this century was hold at Plymouth Dock , meeting in 1813 afc tbe Phcenix Inn , and afterwards at tho Market House Inn , when the namo of the town was changed to Devonport . Subsequently the members met in Union-street , Plymouth , aud afterwards assembled iu the hall occupied by tho Metham Lodge ,

atonenouse , but tor fche past tew years their meetings have been hold in the Masonic Hull , Uniou-street , Plymouth , in which the Charity Lodge assembles . The number of tho Brunswick Lodgo from 1779 to 1813 was 208 , whilst under the Grand Lodge according to the old constitutions ( kuown as the Ancients ) . At the union of tho two Graud Lodges in December 1813 , it was agreed thafc tho number of the Lodges under each Graud Lodge shonld be arranged alternately , the first number falling to the Ancients , an 1 that of 2 ( J 0 to the Brunswick in 4

uouge . xoooy t o moving up ot the numbers it was raised to 185 , and in lo'b' 3 it iccamo 150—its present number . So far tho following Lodges in D ; roushirc have obtained warrants for tho members to wear ccutena ;/ medals ( tho first four had the privilege of selecting tho design ) ; -39 , St . John the Baptist , Exeter , warranted 1731 ; 70 , St . John , M sonic Temple , Plymouth , 1759 ; 105 , Fortitude , ditto , 1759 ; 112 , St George ' s , Exeter , 1762 ; 189 , Sincerity , Sfc . George ' s Hall , Stonetuise , 17 (> 9 ; 202 , Friendship , St . Stephens-street ,

Devonport , 1771 . I' is hoped that the Brunswick Lodge will succeed in obtaining ¦ . warrant for a centenary medal , iu which case it will form the seven h so distinguished in Devonshire . In tho neighbouring Province of ( u-nwall there aro but two Lodges that have obtained the much-cove id honour . One feature iu com < ctiou with Freemasonry iu the Threo Towns is worthy of notice , viz . that each Lodge assembles either in a Masonic Hall of its own or in private room ; ; . nd , thero being fifteen Lodges in Plymouth , Devonp rt , and Stonehouse , this may bo taken as evidence of the desire of the members of she Craft to prove worthy of their principles . —We . tern Morning Ne . vs , 17 th February .