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IT . Stiles , Jones , Rogers ; and visitors Bros . Berne , J . W . 1185 , and Yeats , 14 . The work performed was raising Bro . Sayers ; passing Bros . P . E . Vandcrpump and E . J . Vanderpump ; and initiating Messrs . Ovens , Wrigley , Morgan , and A . B . Greenslade . At the conclusion of this work , several propositions were given in for more initiates at next meeting , and the brethren afterwards
adjourned for refreshment , and partook of a bountiful banquet provided by the brother who is caterer of the club . CARNARVON LODGE ( No . r 572 ) . —The first regular meeting of this very young lodge was held at the Albion on Saturday , the 1 st inst . The lodge is little more than a month old ; and , wc suppose upon the principle of new brooms sweeping clean , every officer was at his post
punctually to the minute , and the lodge was opened precisely at thrcs o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . Pawson Hooton , supported by Bros . W . S . Whitakcr , S . W . ; J . Cowan , J . W . [ . Clarricoats , Treas . ; Montagu Scott , Sec ; T . S . Hcllicr , ' S . D . ; Nelson Reed , J . D . ; G . A . Brock , W . Stwd . ; G . Briggs , I . G . ; T . Brown , D . C . There bring naturally no Past Masters , Bro . Montagu Scotr , Sec , and P . M . of
765 , officiated as I . P . M . The visitors were Bros . Townend , the W . M . of The Great City Lodge , 1426 ; J . Lee , and J . Chapman , both of the Alexandra Palace Lodge , No 1541 . There were also present of the rank and file of the lodge Bros . Dafforn , Tucker , WiUcocks , Crump , Mursro , and Margetts , comprising every member of the lodge except five , who were unavoidably absent . The minutes of the
meetings held preliminary to the formation of the lodge , and of the consecration meeting , were read and confirmed . There were five candidates for initiation , Messrs . J . C . Werring , F . Morgan , R . Cotton , G . C . Scarle , and H . G . Edwards , and they all attended , and were separately and distinctly initiated , the W . M . thus setting a very good example lor so young a lodi'c . The proposer ] bye-Jaws
were referred to a committee of the whole lodge . Several candidates were proposed for the next lodge , and after closing in due form , the brethren adjourned to a refined and recherche banquet , given in the very best style of the Albion . "WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —On Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., the annual festival
of the lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor . The W . M ., Bro . J . O . Carter , presided , supported by Bros . W . R . Denne , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); Canvin , J . W . j the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , D . P . G . M ., Chaplain ; Pulling , Treas . ; Strange , P . M . ; Hume J . D . ; J . Roberts , I . G . ; Schieman , D . C ; Nicholcs , S . ; Pears , S . j Dixon I . P . M ., G . P . D . C-, Stacey , P . M . ; Wilson , P . M . ; Reicl , P . M . ; Mclllwham ,
P . M . ; Bryctt , P . M . ; Stcdwell , P . M . ; Duffield , Stollcry , Pennicolt , Whistler , Christian , Webster , Hiscock , Aue ' rews , H . T . Spindler , Prince , Willoughby , Cousins , and others . . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M ., Bucks ; Lieut , Col . F . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex ; Major General Brownrigg , P . G . M . Surrey ; \ V . Biggs , P . G . S ., Berks and Bucks ; Dickson
Briggs , P . G . R ., Middlesex ; W . Johnson , W . M . ; T . Nash , I ' . M . ; W . Bingham , P . M . 771 ; ToJlcy , P . M . 771 ; Griscbrook , P . M . 771 ; Cantrell , 1501 ; Hatch , 771 ; Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; and others . The lodge opened at 4 . 30 . The minutes having b-. cn confirmed , Mr . G . Blizzard , after passing the ordeal of ballot , was initiated by the W . M . The presentation of a testimonial voted by the
lodge to Bro . Tollcy followed , who was addressed by the W . M . as follows : —Brethren , before I vacate the chair , 1 have a very pleasing and ngreable duty to perform , a duty the character of which you are all well acquainted with . Personally , 1 consider it a privilege tobe the medium of conveying from this lodge to our excellent Bro . 'Tollcy a small token of our sincere regard and esteem . Since we
have been located 111 this I emplc , as so many of you know , Bro . Tollcy , although not a member , has attended here night after night , and I fear sometimes at considerable inconvenience , in order to assist at the working of the several ceremonies . During the time I have occupied the chair 1 have been congratulated , over and over again , by brethren , particularly visitors , upon th ; effective manner
in which the musical portion of the degrees have been rendered . It has been to me , and I know it was the same with my predecessor a wonderful help in discharging the duties of the chair , whilst it at all timis must have forcibly appealed to the feelings of the candidates , thereby enabling us to add solemnity and beauty to the working of the decries , ami , if I may use th : expression , even have
a Uml .-ncy to elevate Freemasonry itself . Will , brethren , it has been thought the time has w >\ v arrived when we could no longer delay offering to Bro . 'lolley this small token ofj our esteem and regard . Da not let me be misunder .-tood : this is not in return for Bro . 'Policy ' s services , for if we were to make him an adequate return our offering would be of a far more
extensive character than it is . It is to let him know and see that we are not insensible of his repeated acts of kindness . It is net my intention to make a long speech , to extol the virtues of Bro . 'Policy ; they are well known to you all His character may be fairly described as a perfect monument of " wisdom , strength , anil beauty . " With regard to the form this recognition should lake , perhaps I may be allowed
to say a few words . It was Bro . 'Pulley's wish that it . should be in some way connected with Freemasonry ; and a decision was made in favour of a Provincial Grand Officer ' s clothing . Well , brethren , wc felt we could not allow it to cease there , as Bro . 'Policy , to the knowledge of so ii , nny of us , is as much appreciated in his family circle as in the lodge ; and wc therefore decided—whilst carrying
out Bro . 'Polity ' s wish as to the form in which what 1 may call the Masonic offering should be—that it should also embrace some token ol his house . Anil the result has been , as you now see before you—a clock—and which it is my duty to ask Bro . Toliey ' s acceptance . Bro . 'Policy , as the mouthpiece of the Etonian Lodge , I sincerely hope the Great Architect of the Universe may grant you runny years of happiness and prosperity . May He
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shower his blessings on your wife , and to your children may He ever be mindful ; and as they rise , as 1 trust they will , to positions of honour and usefulness , may it be a consolation to you to find that the excellent piecepts so forcibly taught them by their parents were not in vain . Bro . Tolley , with evident emotion , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for so very handsome a recognition of
services that were totally inadequate to justify the regard , thus shown . He had contributed only very small services to the best of his ability in the past ; but this expression of their good will and esteem towards him would be an incentive in the future to merit their kindness . The W . M . then proceeded to instal the W . M . elect ; who afterwards appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Canvin , S . W . ;
Hume , J . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Chaplain ; Wilson , P . M , Treasurer ; Caiter , I . P . M ., Secretary ; Roberts , S . D . ; Schienann , J . D . ; Nichols , I . G . ; Strange , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; Pears , S . ; Webster , S . The addresses were forcibly given by Bros . G . W . Dixon , Bryctt , and Wilson , P . M . The W . M . afterwards presented the Immediate P . M . with a massive P . M . ' s jewel and a gold albert chain to Bro .
Pullen , P . M ., for the eminent services te has rendered to the lodge as Treasurer during the past twelve years . " having been closed in due fo : m , the brethren assemble-1 at the Windsor Town Hall , kindly placed at their service by the Mayoi of Windsor , where over fifty sat down to the banquet , most admirably and bountifully served by Bro . J . Johnson , of the White Hart Hotel . Upon the-
conclusion of the banquet the W . M . rose and proposed " The Queen and Craft . " They were , he said , within the precincts of the Royal residence , where , as elsewhere , her Majesty was beloved . He need say little to obtain a response for so honoured a toast as " 1 he Queen , " " National Anthem , " Bros . Tollcy , Christian , and Smith , of the Chapel Royal , TJie W . M . asked tJint glasses might be charged to drink
" His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Royal Family . " He said the position of His Royal Highness , as Grand Master , was one of which the Craft might indeed be justly proud . He ( the W . M . ) had the honour of attending the Prince ' s Installation at the Albert Hall , and he was impressed deeply , for it was a wonderful ceremony , the like of which had
never been seen by the present generation of Masons . After referring to the Prince ' s visit to India , and the great good that would come from that visit , the W . M . concluded by wishing His Royal Highness a God-speed back to the old country , when the Craft would receive him with all the enthusiasm of brotherly love . Drank with honours . The W . M . said the next ( oast was also one of
high honour , which he knew would receive their recognition most heartily— "The Healths of the Most Worshipful the P 10 Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of England , " with which toast he coupled the name of Colonel Burdett , Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , whose presence with them that day would be felt as a great
honour by the Etonian Lodge . Drank with honours , Bro . Colonel Burdett expressed himself highly gratified with the honour the W . M . had done him in connecting his name with the toast of the Grand Lodge of England , and which was given in language far more flattering than he deserved . He had seen that day in the Etonian Lodge that which many other lodges might well take
a lesson from . He had never seen " working " superior to what he had witnessed that day ; and the hall itself and its arrangements were in keeping with the excellent ceremonies conducted by the lodge officers . For the hospitality they had extended to the Provincial Grand Masters he felt grateful ; and in the name of the officers of Grand Lodge , with which his name had been associated , he
thanked them very ' heartily . Drank with honours . The W . M . asked the brethren to drink , with all the enthusiasm they could give it , " The Health of the Right Worshipful the Grand Master of the Province , Sir Daniel Gooch , " who he regretted had to leave them so early . He need scarcely say how delighted they were to have Sir Daniel with them that evening . Drank with honours . Bro . Sir
D . Gooch thanked the W . M . and brethren very much . He could only express his high approval and satisfaction with what he had witnessed . It was not the first time he had attended the Etonian Lodge of St . John . He was was with them a year ago ; and he was glad to sec them maintain their excellent character and position . He would have stopped longer , but he had to
catch a train . 1 le hoped they might spend a very pleasant evening . Drank with honours . The W . M . next gave "The Health of Gen . Brownrigg , Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , " who had also honoured the Etonian L ~> fgc as a visitor . Hi gavi th ; Gineral ' s health with the usual honours . Bro . General Brownrigg felt excelling !) - flattcrvdby their expresrion of feeling
towards him , as well , also , in breaking through the usual routine of toasts in his favour at that early hour of the evening . He would not detain them , but it would not be affectation in him to express the great interest he felt in the lodge . It was a happy augury in the provinces represented that evening to be geographically united—Bucks , Middlesex , and Surrey—it was an omen for good . With
the three provinces united together , showing a good front , they would be powerful for every purpose of fraternal excellence . From his heart he thanked them for their cordial reception . Drank with honours . The W . M ., in eulogistic terms , gave " The Very Woiship ' ul the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg . " The Rev . J . S . Brownrigg briefly responded . He congratulated the
senior lodge of the province upon its eminent position holding its laurels for excellence , and setting so good an example to the junior lodges of the province . He heartily echoed the sentiments of General Brownrigg as to the union for good , charitable works of different provinces , and instanced what had been effected in Wiltshire and other places . He concluded by proposing what he considered the toast of the evening , " The Health of the ^ Worshipful
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Master of the Etonian Lodge , Bro . W . R . Denne . " The W . M . thanked them for the high honour of his position that day , as also for the assemblage that had given him so generous a welcome . 1 le might now well be proud to be the W . M . of the Etonian Lodge , which , thanks to the energy and devotion of the W . M . 's and officers of the last few years , had risen so progressively . To his predecessor
some share of praise was due , and he proposed " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . J . O . Carter . " Bro . J . O . Carter had during the past year received many proofs of their kindness , but he felt this , perhaps , more than any other occasion , occurring , as it did , at the close of bis year of office . He promised them twelve months ago to do all in his power to maintain the true principles of
Freemasonry , to uphold the dignity of the lodge , and at the same time , as far as was consistent , to study the comfort of the individual members . He trusted he had not been found wanting in the proper discharge of his duties as W . M . He asked them not to think that , because his connection with tht lodge as W . M . had ceased , that he would cease to take interest in the lodge . They might believe
him thatit would always be his chief endeavour to support their elected W . M . to the best of his ability . He hoped they would accept his sincerest thanks for their kind wishes—to the W . M . for the manner in which he had proposed his health , and to the brethren for the way in whicn ihcy had received it . The other usual toasts followed , and were duly hono urcd .
In response to "The Visitors . " Bro . Hickson Briggs , Prov . Grand Registrar for Middlesex , expressed the pleasure his visit had given him , and regretted he had not been before . He confessed he had been fairly surprised at the admirable working of the lodge , which had surpassed everything he had seen in his neighbourhood . Dnring the evening , the intervals between the toasts were
agreeably sustained by sweet harmony in glees and part songs by Bros . Tolley , Christian , and Smith , the pianoforte being piesided over artistically by Bro . Tolley . PLUMSTEAD . —Patt . ison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The winter banquet of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 6 th January , at the lodge house , Bro . Tucker ' s , the Lord Raglan , Plumstead , when upwards of
a hundred of the brethren and visitors sat down to enjoy the good cheer provided for them by the worthy host . It being the regular monthly meeting of the lodge , some excellent work was done by the W . M . in lodge ; Mr . A , Wallis , of the Oaks , Plumstead , being regularly initiated into Masonry , and Bro . T . Caitland raised to the Sublime Degree . The working of Bro . Pcnfold , the esteemed
W . M ., is too well known to need eulogy , suffice it to say that one and all were delighted with it . The other officers present were Bros . J . McDougall , P . M . ; C . Coupland , P . M . and P . G . S . for the Province of Kent ; W . T . Vincent , S . W . ; H . Butters , J . W .: A . Jessup , Treas . ; T . Denton , P . M . 706 and Sec . ; W . B . Lloyd , S . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; B . Lester , Tyler ; R . J . Cook ,
D . S . ; and Mason , W . S . Among a large circle of visitors were Bros . Capt . C . Philli es , R . A ., P . M . 13 and 1536 ; T . Ward , W . M . 700 ; F . J . Dawson , P . M . 700 : W . Weston , S . W . 1536 ; F . Sales , 13 and 706 ; G . Spinks , J » W . 1536 ; H . Pickcn , S . D . 153 6 ; F , Hastir . gs , S . W . 829 ; E . J . De Salis , 1331 ; C . Beard , 700 ; E . Tappendcn , 781 ; S . Waters , J . W . 700 ; H .
Carlin , 153 6 ; J . Pudney , 829 ; R . Thompson , 1530 ; W . McCoy , 700 ; C . Cook , 13 ; J . Knight , 1536 , and others . In proposing the toasts the W . M . hoped much from the visit of the Grand Master to India , believing it to be a good thing both for Masonry and the country at large , and trusted that our Royal brother would have a safe return
to his native land . The toasts were Masonically received and responded to . In returning thanks for the well-deserved compliments paid him by P . M . Mc-Dougall in proposing his health , and the hearty reception it met with from the brethren , the W . M . gave the credit entirely to the valuable assistnace received from the P . M . of the lodge , and said , that for himself , if he had by his
endeavours made every brother content with himself , and content with every other brother of the lodge , he had his reward ; and concluded some very happy and apposite remarks by thanking them for their kindness to him . In proposing " The Health of the P . M . ' s , " he spoke highly of their zeal and love for Masonry , and Bros . Coupland and McDougall replied , the former adverting strongly to the
necessity of supporting the chanties , "the magnificent charities " of the Order , and , having accepted the office of Steward at the next Festival for the Boys' School , pleaded the cause of that section most eloquently and effectively . " The Visitors " received a warm welcome , and in putting the toast , the W . M . expressed his pleasure and the gratification of the lodge at seeing so many present ; it was a
great compliment to the good working of the lodge , and sprung from the seed sown by the former Master , the fruits of which they were now gathering . He tiok no credit to himself , but was proud and pleased to welcome them to the Pattison Lodge . Bro . T . Ward , W . M . 700 , replied , and wished both Master and lodge a happy and prosperous
new year . "The Initiates , " health was of course given . " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " was then proposed by the W . M ., who spoke warmly of the great assistance he had received from them in carrying on the duties of the lodge . Bro . Vincent , S . W . responded , and after a truly Masonic treat the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
INSTRUCTION . UNITED PILGRIMS' LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — This lodge held its first meeting this year on Friday , 7 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall . The officers were : — Bros . R . N . Field , W . M . ; Cass , S . W . ; Taylor , J . W . ; Durham , S . D . ; Harvey , J . D . ; Watts , I . G . ; Geider , Tyler ; M . S . Larlham , Preceptor ; Francis , Secretary ; and others . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony
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IT . Stiles , Jones , Rogers ; and visitors Bros . Berne , J . W . 1185 , and Yeats , 14 . The work performed was raising Bro . Sayers ; passing Bros . P . E . Vandcrpump and E . J . Vanderpump ; and initiating Messrs . Ovens , Wrigley , Morgan , and A . B . Greenslade . At the conclusion of this work , several propositions were given in for more initiates at next meeting , and the brethren afterwards
adjourned for refreshment , and partook of a bountiful banquet provided by the brother who is caterer of the club . CARNARVON LODGE ( No . r 572 ) . —The first regular meeting of this very young lodge was held at the Albion on Saturday , the 1 st inst . The lodge is little more than a month old ; and , wc suppose upon the principle of new brooms sweeping clean , every officer was at his post
punctually to the minute , and the lodge was opened precisely at thrcs o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . Pawson Hooton , supported by Bros . W . S . Whitakcr , S . W . ; J . Cowan , J . W . [ . Clarricoats , Treas . ; Montagu Scott , Sec ; T . S . Hcllicr , ' S . D . ; Nelson Reed , J . D . ; G . A . Brock , W . Stwd . ; G . Briggs , I . G . ; T . Brown , D . C . There bring naturally no Past Masters , Bro . Montagu Scotr , Sec , and P . M . of
765 , officiated as I . P . M . The visitors were Bros . Townend , the W . M . of The Great City Lodge , 1426 ; J . Lee , and J . Chapman , both of the Alexandra Palace Lodge , No 1541 . There were also present of the rank and file of the lodge Bros . Dafforn , Tucker , WiUcocks , Crump , Mursro , and Margetts , comprising every member of the lodge except five , who were unavoidably absent . The minutes of the
meetings held preliminary to the formation of the lodge , and of the consecration meeting , were read and confirmed . There were five candidates for initiation , Messrs . J . C . Werring , F . Morgan , R . Cotton , G . C . Scarle , and H . G . Edwards , and they all attended , and were separately and distinctly initiated , the W . M . thus setting a very good example lor so young a lodi'c . The proposer ] bye-Jaws
were referred to a committee of the whole lodge . Several candidates were proposed for the next lodge , and after closing in due form , the brethren adjourned to a refined and recherche banquet , given in the very best style of the Albion . "WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —On Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., the annual festival
of the lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor . The W . M ., Bro . J . O . Carter , presided , supported by Bros . W . R . Denne , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); Canvin , J . W . j the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , D . P . G . M ., Chaplain ; Pulling , Treas . ; Strange , P . M . ; Hume J . D . ; J . Roberts , I . G . ; Schieman , D . C ; Nicholcs , S . ; Pears , S . j Dixon I . P . M ., G . P . D . C-, Stacey , P . M . ; Wilson , P . M . ; Reicl , P . M . ; Mclllwham ,
P . M . ; Bryctt , P . M . ; Stcdwell , P . M . ; Duffield , Stollcry , Pennicolt , Whistler , Christian , Webster , Hiscock , Aue ' rews , H . T . Spindler , Prince , Willoughby , Cousins , and others . . Amongst the numerous visitors were Bros . Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M ., Bucks ; Lieut , Col . F . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex ; Major General Brownrigg , P . G . M . Surrey ; \ V . Biggs , P . G . S ., Berks and Bucks ; Dickson
Briggs , P . G . R ., Middlesex ; W . Johnson , W . M . ; T . Nash , I ' . M . ; W . Bingham , P . M . 771 ; ToJlcy , P . M . 771 ; Griscbrook , P . M . 771 ; Cantrell , 1501 ; Hatch , 771 ; Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; and others . The lodge opened at 4 . 30 . The minutes having b-. cn confirmed , Mr . G . Blizzard , after passing the ordeal of ballot , was initiated by the W . M . The presentation of a testimonial voted by the
lodge to Bro . Tollcy followed , who was addressed by the W . M . as follows : —Brethren , before I vacate the chair , 1 have a very pleasing and ngreable duty to perform , a duty the character of which you are all well acquainted with . Personally , 1 consider it a privilege tobe the medium of conveying from this lodge to our excellent Bro . 'Tollcy a small token of our sincere regard and esteem . Since we
have been located 111 this I emplc , as so many of you know , Bro . Tollcy , although not a member , has attended here night after night , and I fear sometimes at considerable inconvenience , in order to assist at the working of the several ceremonies . During the time I have occupied the chair 1 have been congratulated , over and over again , by brethren , particularly visitors , upon th ; effective manner
in which the musical portion of the degrees have been rendered . It has been to me , and I know it was the same with my predecessor a wonderful help in discharging the duties of the chair , whilst it at all timis must have forcibly appealed to the feelings of the candidates , thereby enabling us to add solemnity and beauty to the working of the decries , ami , if I may use th : expression , even have
a Uml .-ncy to elevate Freemasonry itself . Will , brethren , it has been thought the time has w >\ v arrived when we could no longer delay offering to Bro . 'lolley this small token ofj our esteem and regard . Da not let me be misunder .-tood : this is not in return for Bro . 'Policy ' s services , for if we were to make him an adequate return our offering would be of a far more
extensive character than it is . It is to let him know and see that we are not insensible of his repeated acts of kindness . It is net my intention to make a long speech , to extol the virtues of Bro . 'Policy ; they are well known to you all His character may be fairly described as a perfect monument of " wisdom , strength , anil beauty . " With regard to the form this recognition should lake , perhaps I may be allowed
to say a few words . It was Bro . 'Pulley's wish that it . should be in some way connected with Freemasonry ; and a decision was made in favour of a Provincial Grand Officer ' s clothing . Well , brethren , wc felt we could not allow it to cease there , as Bro . 'Policy , to the knowledge of so ii , nny of us , is as much appreciated in his family circle as in the lodge ; and wc therefore decided—whilst carrying
out Bro . 'Polity ' s wish as to the form in which what 1 may call the Masonic offering should be—that it should also embrace some token ol his house . Anil the result has been , as you now see before you—a clock—and which it is my duty to ask Bro . Toliey ' s acceptance . Bro . 'Policy , as the mouthpiece of the Etonian Lodge , I sincerely hope the Great Architect of the Universe may grant you runny years of happiness and prosperity . May He
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shower his blessings on your wife , and to your children may He ever be mindful ; and as they rise , as 1 trust they will , to positions of honour and usefulness , may it be a consolation to you to find that the excellent piecepts so forcibly taught them by their parents were not in vain . Bro . Tolley , with evident emotion , thanked the W . M . and the brethren for so very handsome a recognition of
services that were totally inadequate to justify the regard , thus shown . He had contributed only very small services to the best of his ability in the past ; but this expression of their good will and esteem towards him would be an incentive in the future to merit their kindness . The W . M . then proceeded to instal the W . M . elect ; who afterwards appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Canvin , S . W . ;
Hume , J . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Chaplain ; Wilson , P . M , Treasurer ; Caiter , I . P . M ., Secretary ; Roberts , S . D . ; Schienann , J . D . ; Nichols , I . G . ; Strange , P . M ., Dir . of Cer . ; Pears , S . ; Webster , S . The addresses were forcibly given by Bros . G . W . Dixon , Bryctt , and Wilson , P . M . The W . M . afterwards presented the Immediate P . M . with a massive P . M . ' s jewel and a gold albert chain to Bro .
Pullen , P . M ., for the eminent services te has rendered to the lodge as Treasurer during the past twelve years . " having been closed in due fo : m , the brethren assemble-1 at the Windsor Town Hall , kindly placed at their service by the Mayoi of Windsor , where over fifty sat down to the banquet , most admirably and bountifully served by Bro . J . Johnson , of the White Hart Hotel . Upon the-
conclusion of the banquet the W . M . rose and proposed " The Queen and Craft . " They were , he said , within the precincts of the Royal residence , where , as elsewhere , her Majesty was beloved . He need say little to obtain a response for so honoured a toast as " 1 he Queen , " " National Anthem , " Bros . Tollcy , Christian , and Smith , of the Chapel Royal , TJie W . M . asked tJint glasses might be charged to drink
" His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Royal Family . " He said the position of His Royal Highness , as Grand Master , was one of which the Craft might indeed be justly proud . He ( the W . M . ) had the honour of attending the Prince ' s Installation at the Albert Hall , and he was impressed deeply , for it was a wonderful ceremony , the like of which had
never been seen by the present generation of Masons . After referring to the Prince ' s visit to India , and the great good that would come from that visit , the W . M . concluded by wishing His Royal Highness a God-speed back to the old country , when the Craft would receive him with all the enthusiasm of brotherly love . Drank with honours . The W . M . said the next ( oast was also one of
high honour , which he knew would receive their recognition most heartily— "The Healths of the Most Worshipful the P 10 Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers of Grand Lodge of England , " with which toast he coupled the name of Colonel Burdett , Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , whose presence with them that day would be felt as a great
honour by the Etonian Lodge . Drank with honours , Bro . Colonel Burdett expressed himself highly gratified with the honour the W . M . had done him in connecting his name with the toast of the Grand Lodge of England , and which was given in language far more flattering than he deserved . He had seen that day in the Etonian Lodge that which many other lodges might well take
a lesson from . He had never seen " working " superior to what he had witnessed that day ; and the hall itself and its arrangements were in keeping with the excellent ceremonies conducted by the lodge officers . For the hospitality they had extended to the Provincial Grand Masters he felt grateful ; and in the name of the officers of Grand Lodge , with which his name had been associated , he
thanked them very ' heartily . Drank with honours . The W . M . asked the brethren to drink , with all the enthusiasm they could give it , " The Health of the Right Worshipful the Grand Master of the Province , Sir Daniel Gooch , " who he regretted had to leave them so early . He need scarcely say how delighted they were to have Sir Daniel with them that evening . Drank with honours . Bro . Sir
D . Gooch thanked the W . M . and brethren very much . He could only express his high approval and satisfaction with what he had witnessed . It was not the first time he had attended the Etonian Lodge of St . John . He was was with them a year ago ; and he was glad to sec them maintain their excellent character and position . He would have stopped longer , but he had to
catch a train . 1 le hoped they might spend a very pleasant evening . Drank with honours . The W . M . next gave "The Health of Gen . Brownrigg , Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , " who had also honoured the Etonian L ~> fgc as a visitor . Hi gavi th ; Gineral ' s health with the usual honours . Bro . General Brownrigg felt excelling !) - flattcrvdby their expresrion of feeling
towards him , as well , also , in breaking through the usual routine of toasts in his favour at that early hour of the evening . He would not detain them , but it would not be affectation in him to express the great interest he felt in the lodge . It was a happy augury in the provinces represented that evening to be geographically united—Bucks , Middlesex , and Surrey—it was an omen for good . With
the three provinces united together , showing a good front , they would be powerful for every purpose of fraternal excellence . From his heart he thanked them for their cordial reception . Drank with honours . The W . M ., in eulogistic terms , gave " The Very Woiship ' ul the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg . " The Rev . J . S . Brownrigg briefly responded . He congratulated the
senior lodge of the province upon its eminent position holding its laurels for excellence , and setting so good an example to the junior lodges of the province . He heartily echoed the sentiments of General Brownrigg as to the union for good , charitable works of different provinces , and instanced what had been effected in Wiltshire and other places . He concluded by proposing what he considered the toast of the evening , " The Health of the ^ Worshipful
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Master of the Etonian Lodge , Bro . W . R . Denne . " The W . M . thanked them for the high honour of his position that day , as also for the assemblage that had given him so generous a welcome . 1 le might now well be proud to be the W . M . of the Etonian Lodge , which , thanks to the energy and devotion of the W . M . 's and officers of the last few years , had risen so progressively . To his predecessor
some share of praise was due , and he proposed " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . J . O . Carter . " Bro . J . O . Carter had during the past year received many proofs of their kindness , but he felt this , perhaps , more than any other occasion , occurring , as it did , at the close of bis year of office . He promised them twelve months ago to do all in his power to maintain the true principles of
Freemasonry , to uphold the dignity of the lodge , and at the same time , as far as was consistent , to study the comfort of the individual members . He trusted he had not been found wanting in the proper discharge of his duties as W . M . He asked them not to think that , because his connection with tht lodge as W . M . had ceased , that he would cease to take interest in the lodge . They might believe
him thatit would always be his chief endeavour to support their elected W . M . to the best of his ability . He hoped they would accept his sincerest thanks for their kind wishes—to the W . M . for the manner in which he had proposed his health , and to the brethren for the way in whicn ihcy had received it . The other usual toasts followed , and were duly hono urcd .
In response to "The Visitors . " Bro . Hickson Briggs , Prov . Grand Registrar for Middlesex , expressed the pleasure his visit had given him , and regretted he had not been before . He confessed he had been fairly surprised at the admirable working of the lodge , which had surpassed everything he had seen in his neighbourhood . Dnring the evening , the intervals between the toasts were
agreeably sustained by sweet harmony in glees and part songs by Bros . Tolley , Christian , and Smith , the pianoforte being piesided over artistically by Bro . Tolley . PLUMSTEAD . —Patt . ison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The winter banquet of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 6 th January , at the lodge house , Bro . Tucker ' s , the Lord Raglan , Plumstead , when upwards of
a hundred of the brethren and visitors sat down to enjoy the good cheer provided for them by the worthy host . It being the regular monthly meeting of the lodge , some excellent work was done by the W . M . in lodge ; Mr . A , Wallis , of the Oaks , Plumstead , being regularly initiated into Masonry , and Bro . T . Caitland raised to the Sublime Degree . The working of Bro . Pcnfold , the esteemed
W . M ., is too well known to need eulogy , suffice it to say that one and all were delighted with it . The other officers present were Bros . J . McDougall , P . M . ; C . Coupland , P . M . and P . G . S . for the Province of Kent ; W . T . Vincent , S . W . ; H . Butters , J . W .: A . Jessup , Treas . ; T . Denton , P . M . 706 and Sec . ; W . B . Lloyd , S . D . ; J . Chapman , I . G . ; B . Lester , Tyler ; R . J . Cook ,
D . S . ; and Mason , W . S . Among a large circle of visitors were Bros . Capt . C . Philli es , R . A ., P . M . 13 and 1536 ; T . Ward , W . M . 700 ; F . J . Dawson , P . M . 700 : W . Weston , S . W . 1536 ; F . Sales , 13 and 706 ; G . Spinks , J » W . 1536 ; H . Pickcn , S . D . 153 6 ; F , Hastir . gs , S . W . 829 ; E . J . De Salis , 1331 ; C . Beard , 700 ; E . Tappendcn , 781 ; S . Waters , J . W . 700 ; H .
Carlin , 153 6 ; J . Pudney , 829 ; R . Thompson , 1530 ; W . McCoy , 700 ; C . Cook , 13 ; J . Knight , 1536 , and others . In proposing the toasts the W . M . hoped much from the visit of the Grand Master to India , believing it to be a good thing both for Masonry and the country at large , and trusted that our Royal brother would have a safe return
to his native land . The toasts were Masonically received and responded to . In returning thanks for the well-deserved compliments paid him by P . M . Mc-Dougall in proposing his health , and the hearty reception it met with from the brethren , the W . M . gave the credit entirely to the valuable assistnace received from the P . M . of the lodge , and said , that for himself , if he had by his
endeavours made every brother content with himself , and content with every other brother of the lodge , he had his reward ; and concluded some very happy and apposite remarks by thanking them for their kindness to him . In proposing " The Health of the P . M . ' s , " he spoke highly of their zeal and love for Masonry , and Bros . Coupland and McDougall replied , the former adverting strongly to the
necessity of supporting the chanties , "the magnificent charities " of the Order , and , having accepted the office of Steward at the next Festival for the Boys' School , pleaded the cause of that section most eloquently and effectively . " The Visitors " received a warm welcome , and in putting the toast , the W . M . expressed his pleasure and the gratification of the lodge at seeing so many present ; it was a
great compliment to the good working of the lodge , and sprung from the seed sown by the former Master , the fruits of which they were now gathering . He tiok no credit to himself , but was proud and pleased to welcome them to the Pattison Lodge . Bro . T . Ward , W . M . 700 , replied , and wished both Master and lodge a happy and prosperous
new year . "The Initiates , " health was of course given . " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " was then proposed by the W . M ., who spoke warmly of the great assistance he had received from them in carrying on the duties of the lodge . Bro . Vincent , S . W . responded , and after a truly Masonic treat the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
INSTRUCTION . UNITED PILGRIMS' LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — This lodge held its first meeting this year on Friday , 7 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall . The officers were : — Bros . R . N . Field , W . M . ; Cass , S . W . ; Taylor , J . W . ; Durham , S . D . ; Harvey , J . D . ; Watts , I . G . ; Geider , Tyler ; M . S . Larlham , Preceptor ; Francis , Secretary ; and others . The lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony