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of the Lodge that the ensuing year shonld not pass without some effort being made to establish a Masouic : Institution which would reflect credit on the Craft in general and all brethren . ID was easy to judge of the interest the brethren took in tho Craft from tho handsome donations from visiting and joining members ; Bro . Van Ulsen had presented them with £ 9 18 s , and Bro . Brown with £ 5 . Bro . Brown

being in England , bad been elected an honorary member . Bro . Yockmonitz also on his raising had presented the Lodge with £ 5 . Altogether , brethren , I must say that I have had a most successful year of office , and that the attendance of Officers and members has been good . I should have been more pleased if I had had the assistance of the P . M . ' s , who somehow have been rather lax in their attendance . This

I regret particularly , as I consider their presence would have been an example to the younger members : yet we have the satisfaction of knowing that the work has been well carried out , aud if my health permits me , I hope to be a regular attendant during next year . On the 21 th June last , when I took office , there was a deficit , but now I am glad to say that we have a balance of £ 200 , notwithstanding

sums expended ou repairs , & c . The poor fund is in a flourishing state , having a balance of £ 90 , exclusive of £ 20 duo to us from the R . C . We have assisted two brethren , also two widows of brethreu . I have only now to thank our Bro . D . Master for his good attendance , and for the readiness of his services , and am certain that his D . M . will be equally as attentive . The W . M . then spoke in high terms of

his Officers , particularly of Bro . Van Ulsen , and said that his remarks applied likewise to Bro . J . Sombeek , who was equally as painstaking an officer , and always did his best to further the interests of the Ledge . He could not express what he owed to Bro . Klisser , Hon . Secretary , for his services to tho Lodgo and Craft in general , he had been the principal means of keeping the Lodge together , and

had undoubtedly deserved the thanks of the Lodge , and the promotion he has so well earned . He also eulogized Bro . King for his assistance and attention , and congratulated him on his promotion to J . W . Iu conclusion , he thanked all the members for their regular attendance , and remarked that it was a pleasure to a Master to see initiates and new brethren take such an interest in the Order , and who had , in a most substantial manner , showed thafc the great Masonic emblem of

charity had nofc been forgotten ; he hoped that his successor would have the same amount of courtesy shown him , and have equally as successful a year , both in finance and " Peace and Harmony . " The different Officers having suitably replied , the W . M . thanked tho Visitors for their attendance , also Bro . Defries for his services afc the harmonium dnring the year , and the Lodge closed in peace and harmony .

On Sfc . John ' s Day , Thursday , 24 th June 1880 , afc Du Toits Pan , Diamond Fields . Present : —Bros . Henry Hartog W . M ., Charles Roberts D . M ., D . Van Ulsen S . W ., J . Sombeek J . W ., T . Sombeek Acting Treasurer , B . Klisser Hon . Secretary , J . B . King Pr ., D . Avis Almoner , E . Garisch Assist . Seo ., W . Knipers Arch , and Steward , E . Isaacs Acting I . G ., S . W . Green Tyler . Brethren present : —

Laing , De Voss , Partridge , H . M . Campbell , A . Yockmonitz , W . A . Roberts , Hoffman , Van Blerk , H . W . Hull , R . Granichstadten , & c . Visitors .- —R . W . M ., Officers and Brethren Athole Lodge ; Bros . E . Harris Sir Hugh Myddelton , D . Defries Cosmopolitan 1409 , M . Weil Sir Hugh Myddelton , and Levison De Goede Frow . Lodge opened in the first degree , when the R . W . M ., Officers and Brethren of tho

Athole Lodge were admitted into the Temple , and saluted with Masonic honours . The W . M . informed tho brethren thafc they had met to-day for the purpose of installing the W . M . and -Officers for the ensuing Masonic year . Bro . Charles Roberts W . M . elect was then introduced , and the ancient charges having been read to him , he was duly installed as Worshipfnl Master . The retiring W . M .

Bro . Hartog addressed the W . M ., saying , that he had great pleasure in handing over the mallet of authority , and congratulated the brethren on their choice of W . M . Bro . W . M . Roberts replied in suitable terms , and proceeded to instal his Officers , as follow : —Bros . D . Van Ulsen D . M ., B . Klisser S . W ., J . B . King J . W ., John Sombeek i Orator , E . Isaacs Hon . Secretary , E . B . Hoffman Assistant Secretary .

A . Yockmonitz Treasurer , W . A . Roberts Pr ., E . Garisch M . O ., D . Avis Amm ., A . J . Wolhuter Almoner , W . Knipers Arch ., R . C . H . Laing I . G ., S . W . Green Tyler . The W . M ., when investing his Officers , addressed a few words of congratulation , and impressed upon them to be regular and punctual in their duties . The Lodge then adjourned for fifteen minutes , and on

reassembling , Mr . W . R . Vilgoen was introduced , and duly initiated into tho first degree of Freemasonry . The ceremony being ended , the W . M . thanked Bro . P . M . Hartog for his attendance , and the able manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony , as well as on behalf of tbe brethren for his past services . P . M . Hartog rose to thank the W . M . for the flattering terms in which he had so

kindl y alluded to his past services , at the same time assnring the brethren thafc he would afc all times take as mnch interest in the Lod ge in the future as he had in the past . The W . M . then thanked the Visitors for their attendance , assnring them all thafc he hoped he would often have the pleasure of seeing them . R . W . Bro . Hackney replied , on behalf of tho Visitors from the Athol Lodge ; ho

congratulated the W . M . on his staff of Officers and their working , and wished him a prosperous and successful year of office . Bros . Defries , M . Weil , and Levison also thanked the W . M . for the kind manner in which ho had received them , and , on behalf of their Lodge , wished "im success . Lodge closed , and labour being ended , the brethren adjourned , in peace and harmony , to partake of a fraternal banquet ; , w celebration of St . John's Day , at which the following brethren and

visitors were present : —Bros . C . Roberts W . M ., II . Hartog I . P . M ., D . Van Ulsen D . M ., B . Klisser S . W ., J . B . King J . W ., J . Sombeek Orator , E . Isaacs Hon . Sec , E . B . Hoffman Assist . Sec , A . Yockmonitz Treasurer , A . Wolhuter Almoner , W . Knipers Architect ; Bros . R . Granischstadten , B . Hartog , H . W . Hull , R . C . Partridge , R . W . Krauss , H . N . Campbell , Van Blerk , J . C . Maritz , C . Arburrow , F- Tubes , A . C . Harris , F . Steyn , T . Sombeek , all of Peace and Harmony Lodge ; Bros . J . Rorke W . M ., D . N . Defries S . W ., of Cosmopoli-

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tan Lodge ; Bros . J . Hackney W . M ., Stanton S . W ., J . Hampton Secretary , 11 . Goodman , M . Abrahams , J . Johnstone , of Atholo Lodge ; D . E . Doveton W . M ., R . Conolly I . P . M ., R . J . Scholtz S . W ., (! . Blackboard J . VV ., 11 . Blackboard , of Charles Warrou Lodge ; Bros . A . Saber , G . Saber , J . Foote , M . Weil , E . Harris , P . Ardoruloolf , M . Rou \' , (! . Fletcher , Brittlebank , A . Woolley , McGeorge , McLeish ,

A . Posno , H . J . W . Raphael , and several others . The brethren then met iu tho evening at tho Du Toits Pan Club , whero a sumptuous banquet was provided . When they hud done ample justice to the excellent fare , the W . M . proposed as tho first toast " Tho Queen and tho Craft , " followed by that of " H . M . the King of tho Netherlands , " "H . R . H . the Princo of Wales Grand Master of

liUglaud , " " LI . K . II . Prince Frederick Graud Master of the Netherlands D . G . M . Natioml , " " Bro . J . H . Hoffmoyer D . D . G . M . of Griqualand West , " and " Bro . H . S . Orpon . " Bro . I . P . M . Hartog , iu proposing in felicitous terms the " W . M ., " said that that brother had attained his present dignity by sheer patiouco and zeal in Masonry . He had been a member of the Lodge siuce its foundation , aud now

had attained the zenith of his ambition . He would say a better Master could not bo found , and begged the brethren to drink his health in bumpers . The W . M . being a Good Templar accepted tho toast in silence . The W . M . then proposed the retiring " W . M ., " and said he had been everything the Lodgo could desire ; the honour due to him was high—he was worthy of all the encomiums that could ba

lavished on him ; they had received great courtesy at his hands , and no doubt tho present prosperity of the Lodge was largely due to his exertions . Bro . Hartog , who appeared deeply moved , having replied in eloquent terms , gave the toast of tho retiring Officers . Bro . Van Ulsen acknowledged the compliment , and gave the " Worshipful Masters and Officers of the different Lodges in the

Province . " Bros . Rorke W . M . Cosmopolitan Lodge , and Bro . Hackney W . M . Athole Lodge responded . Tho next toast , proposed by Bro . Klisser S . W . Peace and Harmony , was that of " Prosperity to our Sister Lodges . " Bro . Defries of the Cosmopolitan having recognised the compliment , by drinking " Prosperity to Peace and Harmony , " R . Wor . Bro . Hackney felicitously proposed tho

" Officers , " and Bro . Yockmonitz returned thanks . The toasfc of our Absent Brethren" was given by Bro . King , and thafc of the " Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . Van Ulsen D . M ., who said : in seeing so many of you amongst us , accept a brotherly greeting from us . We rejoice that you are our guests , we could not have enjoyed Sfc . John ' s Day so much had we not your sympathy . Gatherings like

this will never be in vain , for we meet on fraternal grounds—members of one large family , which diffuses a good work throughout the world . To this Bro . Woolley , Adelphi Lodge , and M . Weil replied . To the toast of the Past Masters of Lodge Peace and Harmony and other Lodges , Bros . I . P . M . Hartog and P . M . Conolly Charles Warren Lodge gave suitable acknowledgments . With the Masonic Press was coupled the name of Bro . Harris , FKEEMASON ' S

CintONicr . K , who suitably replied . Bro . Harry Neville Campbell , as the youngest member of the Craft present , was accorded the honour of proposing " Onr Sisters , " aud Bro . Emanuel Isaacs Hon . Sec . responded . The customary final toast was given , and the brethren , after having passed a very enjoyable evening , separated at a late hour . During the evening Bros . Yockmonitz , Conolly , Rorke , aud Abrahams entertained the assembled brethren with songs and recitations .

Charity Lodge Mark Master Masons, No. 76.

CHARITY LODGE MARK MASTER MASONS , No . 76 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 76 , was held on Friday , 23 rd inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , 191 Union street , P / ymoufch . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed by the V . W . Bro . Vincent Bird P . M . 66 P . G . M . O . Engd ., P . P . G . Tr . aud P . G . Secretary , assisted by the following Board of

Installed Masters;—Very Worshipful and Wor . Brothers T . C . Lewaru P . P . G . D . C , J . M . Hifley P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., William Browning P . M . P . P . G . S . D .. Henry Miller P . M . P . P . G . Superintendent of Works , E . Patten P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . P . Phillips P . M . P . P . G . D ., all of 76 ; J . B . Gover P . M . 50 and G 6 P . P . G . M . O . and Tr ., William Bartlett P . M .

48 . W . Bro . John Treeby S . W . and P . G . Treasurer had been unani . mously elected the W . Master , and he appointed and invested the following Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . T . C . Lewarn I . P . M ., R . Blight P . P . G . A . D . C . S . W ., II . C . Hill J . W ., William Browning P . M ., & c , Treasurer , J . M . Hifley P . M ., & c , Secretary , John

Moysey P . P . G . R . M . O ., J . Neno S . O ., A . Trout J . O ., W . Hannaford S . D ., J . Gliddon J . D ., R . Dickson P . G . P . R . of M ., J . Williams I . G ., W . H . Frost D . C , 0 . W . Baflisafc A . D . C ., W . Bartlett P . M . Tyler . Two brethren of tho Craft Lodge were then advanced , and other business , consequent on the yearly meeting , transacted . The financial position

of the Lodge , as well as the number of members , was stated to be very satisfactory . Simple refreshment in the adjacent rooms followed , aud the usual toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . Bro .

I'reeby presided , and he was congratulated on the double honour he had received during the month . The visitors were mnch impressed and gratified with the recent improvement aud decoration of the Lodge room , which is now all thafc can be wished .

HOLLOWAY ' S FILLS . —Weary of Life . —Ocraugemcnt of the liver is one of the most efficient causes of dangerous diseases , and the most prolific source of those dangerous forebodings which aro w-u'sc than death itself . A few doses of these noted Fills act magically ia dispelling low spirits and repelling the covert attacks made on tho nerves by excessive heat impure

atmosphere , over indulgence , or exhausting excitement . The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway's Fills , which will regulate disordered action , brace the nerves , increase the energy of the intellectual faculties and revive tho failing memory . By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills , and explicitly putting thorn in practice , the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery .