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the excellent manner in which he had carried out the duties of Secretary . We are much pleased to understand a goodly sum will be obtained for the benefit of the benevolent fund of tho lodge in question . JOEDAS LODGE ( NO . 201 . )—Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern on Friday , Feb . 21 st , when there were present Bros . Peter Robinson , AV . M . ; E .

Spooner , P . M . and See . ; J . R . Sheen , P . M . ; J . Dyer , P . M . ; J . Koomson , P . AI . ; R . Watts , P . AI . Treasurer ; AV . Hammond , P . M . ; Bros . Elsam , Egg , J . Harris ; Cant , Blizaid , Palowkar ; Schwartz ; Glover , P . AI ., P . Z . Bro . AV . J . Palowkar was passed ; Bro . R . C . Read was raised . Bro . II . Patten , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., who had been a member of this Lodge since the year 1825 , and its Secretary for 27 years , having withdrawn from the Lodge owing to some private reason which did not transpirea

resolu-, tion was unanimously come to on this occasion , directing the Secretary to write to Bro . Patten , and to express tlie deepfelt regret of the brethren for the irreparable loss which tbe Lodge will Sustain by bis resignation , and to state , further that as the father of the Lodge anel a Past Grand Officer of England his presence among them bad afc all times been regarded with exceptional pride and satisfaction , seeing that his private character was irreproachableand his heart was moved bhis Masonic

princi-, y ples from which they never knew him to swerve . The brethren directed a P . M . ' s jewel to be presented to Bro . Francis Smith for his valuable services during the past year anel for the able manner iu which the duties of W . AI . had been performed by him . Bro . Peter Robinson , the recently-installed W . M .., was complimented upon his efficient working .

NINE AIUSES LODGE ( NO . 235 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Clarendon Hotel , on Tuesday the 14 th inst . Tlie chair was occupied by Bro . Ii . Heather Bigs , AV . M . ; supported by Bro . S . M . Addison , J . AV . ; F . J . Heselt ' merS . D . ; E . Euianual , J . D . ; Hy . Robinson , I . G . ; G . A . Ross , and other brethren . The visitors present were Bros . R . Gallanel , P . M . ; R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . R . ; Sargood , P . M . ; E . Bayley , P . AI . ; AV . H . Absolom , P . AI . ; Same AVilliams , P . M . ; Alfred Meadows , P . M . ; AVilkinson ; A . A . D . L' Estrange . The business included the Installation of AAsM . for the ensuing year , and the appointment and investment of officers .

AVEVDSOB CASTLE LODGE ( NO . 771 ) . —The annual meeting anel installation of the AA'orshipful Master for the ensuing year took place at the Masonic Hall , St . Alban ' s Street , Windsor , on Tuesday , February 14 th , 1871 . The lodge was opened at two o'clock p . m ., by the AA . M ., Bro . Holmes , after which Bro S . Young Lawton , Esq ., of Newton Lodge , Slough , was regulnrly iuiliated into the mysteries of the craft by the AV . AI . Tlie ) loelge was then opened in the second degree by Bro . J . S . Tolley , P . M ., and the usual

questions were put to Bro . Fleck , a candidate for the M . M . degree . The lodgo was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . Fleck was raised to the S . D . of an M . M . by Bro . Tolley , after which proceeded thc installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . John Fuller , of Maidenhead , by tlie senior Past Master of the loelge , Bro . Devereux . The performance of this ceremony elicited the warmest appreciation of the brethren assembled from the earnest and intellectual manner with which

this beautiful ceremony was rendered , and too much praise cannot be awarded to Bro . Devereux for the interest he has taken in the Craft , and the high standard ho takes in the performance of the-Masonic ceremonial . The loelge being resumed to the first degree , the following appointment of officers for the ensuing year took place , viz .: —Bros . Dr . Wall , S . AV . ; Neighbour , J . AV . ; Grisbrook , S . I ) . ; Bingham , J . D . ; Greville Howley Palmer , I . G . ; Freeman tie , M . C . ; tho Bev . Oswell Thomson

, Vicar of Slough , Chaplain ; AA'iggiuton P . M .. Troas .: C . Holden , P . M , Sec ; Benjamin Natalie , Steward . Amongst the visitors were included Bros , the Rev . Sir John Hayes , Bart . ; Biggs , Prov . G . Sec . ; Raynhani Stewart , a representative of the Alasonic Charites , Dr . Dhay-goss , Piiliologors , Hoelgos , ; Willsoii , AVoods , Bra . Holmes , Librarian to the Queen , and " a numerous attendance of . the brethren of the lodge generally . The banquet served b Johhstoneof the White

was y Mr . , Hart Hotel , a la ' Rv . sse , iu a superb and excellent manner , and well worthy tho reputation this establishment justly merits . After tlie cloth was cleared the toasts of the evening were proceeded with . The first ou the list was the " Queen aud the Craft , " when the W . M . remarked that as loyal subjects , and as members of the Windsor

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Castle Lodge named after the Queen's residence , and existing under thc walls of the royal domain , it was our especial duty to notice this toast with enthusiasm : As a Queen , as _ a wife , and mother , sho is a pattern , aud example to all families , whether belonging to a castle or a cottage . The AV . AI . concluded by referring in felicitous terms to the forthcoming Royal Marriage . The next toast was thafc of His Royal Hihness the Prince of

g AVales , ( Pasfc Grand Master of England , ) the Princess of AVales , aud the rest of the Royal Family . The AV . M . remarked , proud as he was to acknowledge His Royal Hig hness as a brother Mason , ifc could not be denied that from his recent admittance to the Craft his experience must necessarily be limited . The AV . M . was present at H . R . H . Installation as a P . M . of the Grand Lodof landand the modesthe exhibited on receiving

ge Eng , y so high an honour from the Craft augur well for the future interest and appreciation he woulel take in Freemasonry . _ The Princess of AVales , the more she is known the more she is liked ,, and daily grows in affection in the hearts of the subjects of her Majesty . This toast was received with due honours anel

enthusiasm . Tho W . M . then next proposed the Right Honourable Earl de Grey and Ripon , tho W . M . said that the G . AI . was a capital Mason , and years before his installation ti that high position he had achieved all the honours thafc a great and good Mason was worthy of , Earl de Grey and Ripon was the mainspring of Grand Lodge , and continuing to walk in the footsteps of Lord Zetland , as he hael hitherto done , could not fail to merit not onlthe esteem and respect of Grancl Lodge hut that of

y the Craft in general , with this toast was coupled that of the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon , Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Officers of England , past and present , in whom the G . M . expressed sentiments of esteem and confidence . The next toast was that of " The Right AVorshipful tire Prov . S . M . of the Province of Berks and Bucks , Bro . Sir Daniel GoochBartMP" in tho notice of whichtho WM .

, ., .. , , saiel that the announcement to the brethren of the province that when the worthy Baronet consented two years ago to accept this high office , it was hailed by the brethren generally , hy the greatest enthusiasm . Sir Daniel during his tenure of office had done more for the promotion and interest of Freemasonry than any of his predecessors . The prosperity anel unanimity of the

loelges in the Province must be attributed to the energy , skill , and ability , with which he managed their concerns , and together with his geniality of manner , firmness of purpose , and the conscientiousness of his mission . The AA ' . M . expressed his regret that the Prov . G . AI . was prevented , through indisposition , from being present on this occasion . Tho | next toast was that of the " AA or . the Deputy Grand Master of the Province , " Bro . the Rev . Sir John AVarren Hayes , Bart ., to

whose excellence the AV . AI . bore testimony , and said that his benevolence , amiability , and energy in performing tire duties of his office , endeared him to every brother who had the privilege and honour of his Masonic acquaintance . Sir John Hayes in reply thanked the AA ' . AI ., and the brethren for his kind reception , which was tho first he had received from the AVindsor Castle Loelge . He regretted sincerely tho absence of the Prov . Grand MasterSir Daniel Gooehwhich was attributed entirel

, , y through illness . He ( Sir John ) hael experienced much pleasure thafc evening from the working- of the lodge , and the success achieved that evening by the Installing ; Master , Bro . Devereux , and added fcnat our meetings are by no means called for social pleasure , but social teaching

for the Glory of God and the good of mankind in general . He' recommended that the brethren should bring the principles of Alasonic teaching home to themselves , and illustrate thein by practice to the world in general . Bro . tho Hev . Donald Thompson , Chaplain of the lodge , next proposed '' the Prov . Oniric ! Officers of tho Provincial Grand Lodge " in a pleasing and eloquent manner , which was acknowledged rind replied to by Bro . Biggs , the Prov . Grand Secretary .

After which followed the "Alasonic Charities , " ably responded toby Bro . Stewart . Tho Worshipful Muster , Bro . Fuller was next toasted and most cordially responded to by the brethren of fit ' s lodge . Bro . J . S . Tolley P . M ., then proposed the < - \ isitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Hodge , of Maidenhead . The health of tho "Installing Master , " Bro . Devereux , Senior Past AI aster of the Windsor Castle Lodge was next proposed iu in a pleasing and highly gratifying manner by Bro . Sir John Hayes , who said that nothing could have surpassed the eloquent and pleasing manner with which the ceremony of installation had been performed , ifc was indeed a lesson for all aud distin