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quenting each Lodge , but also that in distant colonies where some years ago Masonry was scarcely known , there are now numerous Lodges formed . When we see also that our charities are increasing in wealth and usefulness ( applause ) , it must be gratifying to see the good that we are doing , not only in this country , but over a large portion of the globe . I assure you , brethren , in conclusion , that it will be my anxious desire as long as I hold this office , to promote the prosperity of our Order ; and again I beg to thank for the kindness and confidence have accorded tome

you you this day—( applause ) . The M . W . G M . shortly afterwards rose and proposed "The health of the D . G . M ., the Earl of Yarborough "—( applause ) . There was no one who had performed his duty more conscientiousl y than their D . G . M . He had not seen their brother for some time , and could not consequently state the reason of his not being present , but there could be no doubt that his engagements were urgent and numerous . They all knewhoweverthat when the /

, , D . G-Ms services were required , he was always anxious to do his duty in Masonry . The toast was very warmly responded to . The M . W . G . M . —Brethren , I have now to draw your attention to the next toast which is , "Our Grand Wardens and Officers of the year "—( applause ) These gentlemen are new in their offices , but old in Masonry , and they are well known for then- zeal and sincerity in all that relates to the Order . I am sure you will heartily and sincerel y join with me in drinking the healths of the Grand

Wardens and Grand Officers of the year . w ^ ' j StUart ' - - ' ret «™ ed thanks for himself , ancl the other Grand Officers . He had onl y been a Mason twelve years , but during that time , he was glad to say , that Alasonry had increased in strength , and had spread widely in India , and other distant lands . On the Continent , in France , Germany , and even in Spain , it had taken hold , and it was some consolation to know , now that we were engaged in war , that there wasa bond of union even in the battle-fieldwhich had spread widelthionMi

, y - every Christian clime . And that , amid the plain where the horrors of war were rife , a friend might be found among the ranks of the foeman—( applause ) . He felt assured that he spoke the sentiments of all the Grand Officers , when he said , that they would faithfull y discharge their duties to the Craft , to the W . G . M ., and to the Grand Lodge —( hear , hear ) . The M . W . G . M . next proposed the health of "The Prov . G . Ms ., " and called atiention to the fact that the of Australia

Prov . G . M . was present . Br . Dobie , P . G . M ., of Surrey , and G . R . of England , in acknowledging the compliment , expressed his regret that some other brother , better qualified to do justice to the toast , had not risen . He sincerely thanked the brethren for the honour they had done the P . G . Ms ., and he might say on their behalf ; that they would upon all occasions discharge the duties devolving upon them , and support the G . M ., and like him , do all m then- power to promote the honour , and extend the usefulness of the Craft —( applause ) .

., ¦ K . ' ' M- of Australia , also returned thanks . He assured the brethren that it afforded him great pleasure to be able to report that Masonry was flourishing in South Australia , and that the number of Lodges was rapidly increasing . When he first went to that distant colony , there was only one Lodge in it ( No . 613 ) , and now there were several . The last official act which he had performed before leaving the colony , a short time since , was to open a new Lodge , the warrant for which he had brought over , m order to obtain the signature of the G . M . He was happy , also , to be able to state that the Order held hih in the

a gposition estimation of those who were not Masons m South Australia ; and a proof of this was to be found in the fact , that when application was made for the use of the cathedral to preach the inauguration sermon , the Dean and Senior Canon , although not Masons , assisted at the divine service , thereby showing the respect which they entertained for the principles of the Order . w ^ S ° add hlS testimon y t 0 the Malty which was felt in the colony to the W . Or . M ., whose courtesy upon all occasions he was now desirous to acknowledge . Me hoped that upon his return to the colony , he would be enabled still more to further the interests of Masonry in that remote dependency —( applause ) .