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brethren of the Yiirbnrough Lodge would regret the absence of thoso brethren , than whom none hotter had taken the nat . h of Freemasons . Fur himself , he had , ns Treasurer , borne the burden of tho Lodge for eleven years , during whioh time he did not , think tlio brethren had aiiv occasion to bo snrrv on his account . Tho Masonic * Charities wero next toasted . At this festive period of tho year , when wo have
enjoyed plenty , it is right , Hro . Taylor said , tint , we think of others less fortunate . Tho tonst was , therefore , ono which shonld moot with great respect . Bro . Terry , whoso name WM , * * coupled with tho toast , wished the brethren to accept his sincere thanks for tho reception it had received at their hands . Tn tho Yarborough Lodgo there was no occasion to recapitulate the claims of the Masonic
Charities , although thorn might he membera who had entered since the last installation meeting ; to them lie would say thafc the three brethren who were serving as Stewards wonld he sure to seo them , and inform them what their duties as Freemasons to tho Charities wero . Bro . Terry concluded with a powerful appeal on behalf of tho three Masonic Institutions , asking that a response should be made in keeping
with the results of tho Yarborough Lndgo in tho past . Bro . Binckes also spoko to the toast ,, advocating tho special claims of the Boys ' Schoo 1 , it having no funded property like tho other two Institutions , and therefore being in need of constant support .. Tlio Visitors wero next honoured , and iu roplv Bro . tho Rev . D . Sh . iboo said that , as a very old Past Master of the Lodge , ho thanked them cordially ns a
Visitor for their reception of the toast . Tho song pist , sung , "We love old friends , " was most appropriate . He loved old friends , and having been twonty-fonr years a member of tho Lodgo , had beeu present afc twenty-three installations to visit old friends . Bro . C . J . Harmsworth expressed his great pleasure at visiting amongst tho wise men of the East . During a period of thirteen years in
Freemasonry he had travelled a great deal in the South-eastern part of Africa , and had bad ample opportunities of seeing Masonry practised there . Thero there is tho same earnestness for tho Craft , bufc often without the comfort attainable in England , where a first-class ride of five miles takes a brother from his home to tho Lodge in comfort ; there it is thought nothing to travel a distance of thirty miles
over rough country to visit a Lodgo or Chapter . Ho had , twelve months ago , tho pleasure of visiting the Yarborough Lodge installation meeting , and since then hacl returned to Capo Town , ancl had been invited to a Lodge meeting at Simons Bay , where he met those gallant brethren of the 21 th Regiment who had so nobly shed their lives . Tho toast of the Officers was next given , and heartily
received . Tho Tyler ' s toast closed a meeting of a most successful and enjoyable character . Bro . Shingfield ns Steward attended in good style to the creature comforts , whilst Bro . Seddon ministered to the intellectual pleasures of the posfc prandial proceedings in his nsual able manner , tho brethren who assisted him being Bros . Thorn , Berry , Stephens , Britton , Brown , R . Greenwood , & c .
DUNHEVED LODGE , No . 789 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge , was held in the Masonic Hall , Lannceston , when Bro . E . Trood the AV . M . elect , was duly installed as AVorshipful Master for tho year ensuing , the ceremony being ably performed by the retiring AV . M . Bro . C . Parsons , assisted by tho following Board of Installed Masters : —W . D . Pearce P . P . G . S . AV ., C . G . Archer P . P . G . J . AV ., J . Hawkins P . P . G . J . D ., W . T . Parsons P . P . G .
Std ., P . F . Simcoe P . P . G . Std . 789 , AV . M . Jackson P . M . 373 , P . P . G . Reer . Hunts , F . Couch P . M ., D . Thompson P . M ., and T . P . Trood P . M . 789 . The Worshipful Master appointed and invested tho following brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year : —J . Kittow S . AV ., H . M . Harvey J . AV ., W . S . Johns Chaplain , II . M . Harvey Treasurer ,
R . Sampson Secretary , AV . Andrew S . D ., T . C Langdon J . D ., R . Kittow D . C , AV . Sloane-Evans 0 ., R . Reed I . G ., T . Sherston and J . Palmer Stewards , J . Fiddler Tyler . Bro . P . F . Simcoe was appointed Steward for the Masonic Charities . The brethren afterwards adjourned to tho dining-room of tho Lodge , where the annnal banquet was provided .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE , No 901 . THE members of this Lodge held their annnal installation at the Guildhall Tavern , on tho 19 th inst . Tho Lodge having been opened with the usual formalities by the W . M . Bro . Rubardfc , ho duly installed the W . M . elect Bro . Ginger , who was presented by Bro . Laurence . The ceremony was most efficiently performed , and , for the first time in this Lodge , with musical accompaniments , the
passages being most impressively rendered by Bro . Stacey P . P . G . S . 289 , who kindly volnntered to preside at the harmonium . Tho AV . M . then appointed the following brethren as bis Officers for tbe ensuing year : —C Beaumont S . W ., E . V . Cundy J . AV ., H . D'Arcy P . M . Treas ., W . Rnbardt I . P . M ., S . AV . Harbord Assist . Sec , Parker S . D ., J . Hughes J . D ., D . Hnghes I . G ., E . Salisbury P . M . Stwd ., AV . Alder D . C ,
E . C T . Hand 0 . Tho brethren wero condncted by Bro . Baker P . M . 753 , who kindly officiated as D . C , to their respective chairs . Messrs . K . Stubbs , G . T . McLachan , J . Vears , C S . Pinn and E . A enncr wero then initiated into our ancient Order . Bro . Salisbury P . M . proposed that a jewel be presented to the late Secretary Bro . Wm . Alder ( who he regretted to say hacl been compelled to relinquish his duties owing
to ill health ) in recognition of his services . The proposition having been seconded by Bro . Henry D'Arcy P . M ., was carried unanimously . Owing to tho heavy business of tho Lodge the presentation of tbe harmonium , which had been subscribed for by tho Officers , was postponed until the next meeting . The names of several
candidates for initiation at tho next meeting were handed in , and tho Lodgo waa closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet , tho attendanco being much larger than on any previous occasion . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair ancl heartily received . Tho . AV . M .
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in honouring the Visitors said thafc with so many distinguished brethren present it would bo invidious to particularize , but ho could not omit thanking Bro . Stacey P . P . G . S . 2 S 9 for so kindly inaugurating tho musical ceremony , and also Bro . Baker P . M . 7 "> o for his valuable services and assistance in the ritual ; last but not least ho was pleased to seo present Bro . C . Lneop 1326 , tho Doputy Preceptor of fcho City
of London Lndgo of Instruction , and who so ably seconded Bro . liy . D'Arcv , the efficient Preceptor of that successful Lodge of Instruction . Tlio initiates' teas * : was given nnd responded to . Tho AV . M . in proposing the health of tho the I . P . M . expressed a hopo thafc ho ( the AV . M . ) would have as successful and eventful a year as Bro . Rubardt , who had so efficiently discharged his duties . In proposing the toasfc
of the P . M . s tho W . M . expressed his pleasure at seeing again his old friend the veteran Mason Bro . Osmond , who eighteen years ago filled the chair ho had now the honour to occupy . Tho proceedings woro enlivened by tho vocal abilities of Bros . Harris , Hand , Morris and others . The usual concluding toasts having been given , the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening .
GOSPORT LODGE , No . 903 . HP [ IE installation of Bro . Robert AVako Mitchell as AV . M . of this i Lodge took place at tho Star Assembly Rooms , Gosport , on Tuesday evening , 13 th inst ., when thero was a largo muster of tho brethren , amongst thoso present being Bros . A . Cudlipp P . M .. 487 ( Mayor of Portsmouth ) , T . R . AVilliams AV . M . 257 , A . R . Holbrook
W . M . 309 , J . AV . Willmott AV . M . 432 , James Johns W . M . 1428 , G . Grant W . M . 1705 , H . J . Guy P . M . 487 , AVallingford P . M . 903 P . P . G . W ., V . Brown tho retiring AV . M . of tho Lodge , Dyson P . M . 394 P . P . G . Supfc . of AVorks , G . F . Lancaster P . M . 903 P . P . G . D ., C B . Whitcomb P . M . 1705 P . G . S ., Wilson P . M ., Hellior P . M ., Ac . The ceremony of installation waa most ably povformed by Bro .
Valentino Brown , tho retiring AV . M ., who also gave tho addresses to the Officers . Tho AV . M . appointed his Officers as follows : —Bros . V . Brown I . P . M . ancl Treasurer , G . R . Downing S . AV ., Francis Powell J . AV ., Rev . E . B . 0 . Churchill P . M . Chaplain , ' Brnnwin Sec , AValter Smith S . D ., E . AVood J . D ., and A . J . AYrighfc I . G . Tho W . M . then presented Bro . Brown with a P . M . 's jewel , subscribed for by tho
Lodge , in recognition of tho manner in which ho hacl conducted tho proceedings of tho Lodgo during the past year , and referred in high terms to tho great efficiency which had been shown by Bro . Brown in all his duties . The brethren afterwards adjourned to tho India Arms Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Misa Easfclauds . — Portsmouth Times .
The Crusaders' Lodgo , 3 Mo . 1677 .--Tho monthly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was hold on Wednesday , the 14 th inst " ., at tho New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , Bro . Thomas Go ' ode W . M . presided , supported by Bros . Simmonds S . AV ., Rothschild J . W ., Maples Treasurer , Hunter P . M . W . S ., Defriez Secretary , Millward S . D ., Caldorwood J . D ., Piggott I . G ., Rushton Organist and Very Tyler ,
together with the following Visitors : —Bros . Carpenter P . M . Urban , H . Thompson Tho Groat City P . M . 177 and 1158 , Churchyard 376 , Lansdowne New Concord , Themaus P . M . Faith , & c . Tho Lodge having been opened , tho minutes of last meeting were read and con - firmed . The Lodgo was then opened in tho second degreo , Bro . Augustus Thomas Buckingham was reported as a candidate for boing
raised to the sublime degree . Ho was questioned as to thoso degrees through which ho had already passed , and most readily did he answer every question thafc waa put to him , clearly showing thafc sinco his introduction he had beeu no drone in the hive of Freemasonry . Tho Lodge was then opened in tho third degree , and tho candidate was impressively raised by tho W . M . to the degreo of SI . M .
The Lodgo was then resumed to the first , and a gentleman who had been balloted for , the voto being unanimous in his favour , was initiated into tho privileges and mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Nothing could exceed the perfect manner in which tho W . M . discharged that duty ; whilst adhering to the ritual of the Order , ho wisely discarded a few tautological expressions which showed tho
pains ho had bestowed in qualifying himsolf for his duties , without once deviating from what has been considered tho established mdde of working . Some old Masons who wero present expressed tho gratification they hacl experienced in seeing so able a Mason preside over tho Lodgo as its W . M . Somo other business having been disposed of tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
tho large dining hall for refreshment , tho Worshipfnl Master presiding . This having been disposed of , the AVorshipful Master in rapid succession gavo tho usual formal and Masonic toasts . In proposing the health of their brother initiate , who ho stated was well known in Clerkenwell , he was sure ho was ono w noso admission amongst them would do credit to the Lodge . Tho newly initiated
brother , in responding to tho toasfc of his health , said he was very pleased at his admission amongst them ; ho could nofc find words to express his thanks for the honour they had conferred upon him ; it was an honour ho had long wished to obtain , and while thanking them for tho way in which tho toasfc had been received , hoped thafc he should prove himself to bo a worthy member of their noble
Order . Dr . Hunter P . M ., in proposing the health of the AV . Master , said ho knew him to bo a most zealous Mason , and although thafc night ; he was nofc recovered from his illness , still he Was better than he had been ; ho was delighted thafc they hacl such a man to preside over them , and to see the excellent manner in which he had gono through the ceremonies that night , which showed tho indomitable
courage ho had displayed in coming amongst ; them to perform his duties as Master of tho Lodge . Ifc was therefore with great pleasure ho called upon the brethren to drink tho health of tho W . Master , a request ; which waa enthusiastically responded to . Tho AV . M ., in reply , said lie felt proud of tho manner in which the toasfc had been received ; ho believed thafc he had only done hia duty , aud
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brethren of the Yiirbnrough Lodge would regret the absence of thoso brethren , than whom none hotter had taken the nat . h of Freemasons . Fur himself , he had , ns Treasurer , borne the burden of tho Lodge for eleven years , during whioh time he did not , think tlio brethren had aiiv occasion to bo snrrv on his account . Tho Masonic * Charities wero next toasted . At this festive period of tho year , when wo have
enjoyed plenty , it is right , Hro . Taylor said , tint , we think of others less fortunate . Tho tonst was , therefore , ono which shonld moot with great respect . Bro . Terry , whoso name WM , * * coupled with tho toast , wished the brethren to accept his sincere thanks for tho reception it had received at their hands . Tn tho Yarborough Lodgo there was no occasion to recapitulate the claims of the Masonic
Charities , although thorn might he membera who had entered since the last installation meeting ; to them lie would say thafc the three brethren who were serving as Stewards wonld he sure to seo them , and inform them what their duties as Freemasons to tho Charities wero . Bro . Terry concluded with a powerful appeal on behalf of tho three Masonic Institutions , asking that a response should be made in keeping
with the results of tho Yarborough Lndgo in tho past . Bro . Binckes also spoko to the toast ,, advocating tho special claims of the Boys ' Schoo 1 , it having no funded property like tho other two Institutions , and therefore being in need of constant support .. Tlio Visitors wero next honoured , and iu roplv Bro . tho Rev . D . Sh . iboo said that , as a very old Past Master of the Lodge , ho thanked them cordially ns a
Visitor for their reception of the toast . Tho song pist , sung , "We love old friends , " was most appropriate . He loved old friends , and having been twonty-fonr years a member of tho Lodgo , had beeu present afc twenty-three installations to visit old friends . Bro . C . J . Harmsworth expressed his great pleasure at visiting amongst tho wise men of the East . During a period of thirteen years in
Freemasonry he had travelled a great deal in the South-eastern part of Africa , and had bad ample opportunities of seeing Masonry practised there . Thero there is tho same earnestness for tho Craft , bufc often without the comfort attainable in England , where a first-class ride of five miles takes a brother from his home to tho Lodge in comfort ; there it is thought nothing to travel a distance of thirty miles
over rough country to visit a Lodgo or Chapter . Ho had , twelve months ago , tho pleasure of visiting the Yarborough Lodge installation meeting , and since then hacl returned to Capo Town , ancl had been invited to a Lodge meeting at Simons Bay , where he met those gallant brethren of the 21 th Regiment who had so nobly shed their lives . Tho toast of the Officers was next given , and heartily
received . Tho Tyler ' s toast closed a meeting of a most successful and enjoyable character . Bro . Shingfield ns Steward attended in good style to the creature comforts , whilst Bro . Seddon ministered to the intellectual pleasures of the posfc prandial proceedings in his nsual able manner , tho brethren who assisted him being Bros . Thorn , Berry , Stephens , Britton , Brown , R . Greenwood , & c .
DUNHEVED LODGE , No . 789 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge , was held in the Masonic Hall , Lannceston , when Bro . E . Trood the AV . M . elect , was duly installed as AVorshipful Master for tho year ensuing , the ceremony being ably performed by the retiring AV . M . Bro . C . Parsons , assisted by tho following Board of Installed Masters : —W . D . Pearce P . P . G . S . AV ., C . G . Archer P . P . G . J . AV ., J . Hawkins P . P . G . J . D ., W . T . Parsons P . P . G .
Std ., P . F . Simcoe P . P . G . Std . 789 , AV . M . Jackson P . M . 373 , P . P . G . Reer . Hunts , F . Couch P . M ., D . Thompson P . M ., and T . P . Trood P . M . 789 . The Worshipful Master appointed and invested tho following brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year : —J . Kittow S . AV ., H . M . Harvey J . AV ., W . S . Johns Chaplain , II . M . Harvey Treasurer ,
R . Sampson Secretary , AV . Andrew S . D ., T . C Langdon J . D ., R . Kittow D . C , AV . Sloane-Evans 0 ., R . Reed I . G ., T . Sherston and J . Palmer Stewards , J . Fiddler Tyler . Bro . P . F . Simcoe was appointed Steward for the Masonic Charities . The brethren afterwards adjourned to tho dining-room of tho Lodge , where the annnal banquet was provided .
CITY OF LONDON LODGE , No 901 . THE members of this Lodge held their annnal installation at the Guildhall Tavern , on tho 19 th inst . Tho Lodge having been opened with the usual formalities by the W . M . Bro . Rubardfc , ho duly installed the W . M . elect Bro . Ginger , who was presented by Bro . Laurence . The ceremony was most efficiently performed , and , for the first time in this Lodge , with musical accompaniments , the
passages being most impressively rendered by Bro . Stacey P . P . G . S . 289 , who kindly volnntered to preside at the harmonium . Tho AV . M . then appointed the following brethren as bis Officers for tbe ensuing year : —C Beaumont S . W ., E . V . Cundy J . AV ., H . D'Arcy P . M . Treas ., W . Rnbardt I . P . M ., S . AV . Harbord Assist . Sec , Parker S . D ., J . Hughes J . D ., D . Hnghes I . G ., E . Salisbury P . M . Stwd ., AV . Alder D . C ,
E . C T . Hand 0 . Tho brethren wero condncted by Bro . Baker P . M . 753 , who kindly officiated as D . C , to their respective chairs . Messrs . K . Stubbs , G . T . McLachan , J . Vears , C S . Pinn and E . A enncr wero then initiated into our ancient Order . Bro . Salisbury P . M . proposed that a jewel be presented to the late Secretary Bro . Wm . Alder ( who he regretted to say hacl been compelled to relinquish his duties owing
to ill health ) in recognition of his services . The proposition having been seconded by Bro . Henry D'Arcy P . M ., was carried unanimously . Owing to tho heavy business of tho Lodge the presentation of tbe harmonium , which had been subscribed for by tho Officers , was postponed until the next meeting . The names of several
candidates for initiation at tho next meeting were handed in , and tho Lodgo waa closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet , tho attendanco being much larger than on any previous occasion . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair ancl heartily received . Tho . AV . M .
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in honouring the Visitors said thafc with so many distinguished brethren present it would bo invidious to particularize , but ho could not omit thanking Bro . Stacey P . P . G . S . 2 S 9 for so kindly inaugurating tho musical ceremony , and also Bro . Baker P . M . 7 "> o for his valuable services and assistance in the ritual ; last but not least ho was pleased to seo present Bro . C . Lneop 1326 , tho Doputy Preceptor of fcho City
of London Lndgo of Instruction , and who so ably seconded Bro . liy . D'Arcv , the efficient Preceptor of that successful Lodge of Instruction . Tlio initiates' teas * : was given nnd responded to . Tho AV . M . in proposing the health of tho the I . P . M . expressed a hopo thafc ho ( the AV . M . ) would have as successful and eventful a year as Bro . Rubardt , who had so efficiently discharged his duties . In proposing the toasfc
of the P . M . s tho W . M . expressed his pleasure at seeing again his old friend the veteran Mason Bro . Osmond , who eighteen years ago filled the chair ho had now the honour to occupy . Tho proceedings woro enlivened by tho vocal abilities of Bros . Harris , Hand , Morris and others . The usual concluding toasts having been given , the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening .
GOSPORT LODGE , No . 903 . HP [ IE installation of Bro . Robert AVako Mitchell as AV . M . of this i Lodge took place at tho Star Assembly Rooms , Gosport , on Tuesday evening , 13 th inst ., when thero was a largo muster of tho brethren , amongst thoso present being Bros . A . Cudlipp P . M .. 487 ( Mayor of Portsmouth ) , T . R . AVilliams AV . M . 257 , A . R . Holbrook
W . M . 309 , J . AV . Willmott AV . M . 432 , James Johns W . M . 1428 , G . Grant W . M . 1705 , H . J . Guy P . M . 487 , AVallingford P . M . 903 P . P . G . W ., V . Brown tho retiring AV . M . of tho Lodge , Dyson P . M . 394 P . P . G . Supfc . of AVorks , G . F . Lancaster P . M . 903 P . P . G . D ., C B . Whitcomb P . M . 1705 P . G . S ., Wilson P . M ., Hellior P . M ., Ac . The ceremony of installation waa most ably povformed by Bro .
Valentino Brown , tho retiring AV . M ., who also gave tho addresses to the Officers . Tho AV . M . appointed his Officers as follows : —Bros . V . Brown I . P . M . ancl Treasurer , G . R . Downing S . AV ., Francis Powell J . AV ., Rev . E . B . 0 . Churchill P . M . Chaplain , ' Brnnwin Sec , AValter Smith S . D ., E . AVood J . D ., and A . J . AYrighfc I . G . Tho W . M . then presented Bro . Brown with a P . M . 's jewel , subscribed for by tho
Lodge , in recognition of tho manner in which ho hacl conducted tho proceedings of tho Lodgo during the past year , and referred in high terms to tho great efficiency which had been shown by Bro . Brown in all his duties . The brethren afterwards adjourned to tho India Arms Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Misa Easfclauds . — Portsmouth Times .
The Crusaders' Lodgo , 3 Mo . 1677 .--Tho monthly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was hold on Wednesday , the 14 th inst " ., at tho New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , Bro . Thomas Go ' ode W . M . presided , supported by Bros . Simmonds S . AV ., Rothschild J . W ., Maples Treasurer , Hunter P . M . W . S ., Defriez Secretary , Millward S . D ., Caldorwood J . D ., Piggott I . G ., Rushton Organist and Very Tyler ,
together with the following Visitors : —Bros . Carpenter P . M . Urban , H . Thompson Tho Groat City P . M . 177 and 1158 , Churchyard 376 , Lansdowne New Concord , Themaus P . M . Faith , & c . Tho Lodge having been opened , tho minutes of last meeting were read and con - firmed . The Lodgo was then opened in tho second degreo , Bro . Augustus Thomas Buckingham was reported as a candidate for boing
raised to the sublime degree . Ho was questioned as to thoso degrees through which ho had already passed , and most readily did he answer every question thafc waa put to him , clearly showing thafc sinco his introduction he had beeu no drone in the hive of Freemasonry . Tho Lodge was then opened in tho third degree , and tho candidate was impressively raised by tho W . M . to the degreo of SI . M .
The Lodgo was then resumed to the first , and a gentleman who had been balloted for , the voto being unanimous in his favour , was initiated into tho privileges and mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Nothing could exceed the perfect manner in which tho W . M . discharged that duty ; whilst adhering to the ritual of the Order , ho wisely discarded a few tautological expressions which showed tho
pains ho had bestowed in qualifying himsolf for his duties , without once deviating from what has been considered tho established mdde of working . Some old Masons who wero present expressed tho gratification they hacl experienced in seeing so able a Mason preside over tho Lodgo as its W . M . Somo other business having been disposed of tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to
tho large dining hall for refreshment , tho Worshipfnl Master presiding . This having been disposed of , the AVorshipful Master in rapid succession gavo tho usual formal and Masonic toasts . In proposing the health of their brother initiate , who ho stated was well known in Clerkenwell , he was sure ho was ono w noso admission amongst them would do credit to the Lodge . Tho newly initiated
brother , in responding to tho toasfc of his health , said he was very pleased at his admission amongst them ; ho could nofc find words to express his thanks for the honour they had conferred upon him ; it was an honour ho had long wished to obtain , and while thanking them for tho way in which tho toasfc had been received , hoped thafc he should prove himself to bo a worthy member of their noble
Order . Dr . Hunter P . M ., in proposing the health of the AV . Master , said ho knew him to bo a most zealous Mason , and although thafc night ; he was nofc recovered from his illness , still he Was better than he had been ; ho was delighted thafc they hacl such a man to preside over them , and to see the excellent manner in which he had gono through the ceremonies that night , which showed tho indomitable
courage ho had displayed in coming amongst ; them to perform his duties as Master of tho Lodge . Ifc was therefore with great pleasure ho called upon the brethren to drink tho health of tho W . Master , a request ; which waa enthusiastically responded to . Tho AV . M ., in reply , said lie felt proud of tho manner in which the toasfc had been received ; ho believed thafc he had only done hia duty , aud