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C 39 J "THE COUNTRY STEWARDS . " In my extracts and remarks relative to the Deputy Grand Master's , or country feast , which appeared in Nos . S 34 , S 35 , and S 3 O of the Freemason of last year , I ventured to express an opinion that the practice of having an annual summer outing amongst the Grand Officers and their friends was older than the year 1772 , although I could not then find any reference to the custom at an earlier period . It may be remembered that from this annual country feast emanated the Country Stewards' Lodge ,
which lodge contributed materially to the support of our Girls' School in the earliest stages of its existence , when support was so much needed . In order , therefore , to render my brief sketch of the Country Stewards' Lodge and its doings more complete , I shall be obliged if you will print the following , which I came across quite accidentally a few days ago , while searching the records for information on another subject :
Grand Lodge minutes , 20 th May , 1749 . "The D . G . M . informed the lodge that himself and several brethren intended to dine at Bro . Vipont ' s , at Hampsteid , on Saturday , the 17 th June next , and desired the company of such as it suited to dine with him . "
Ibid , 25 th July , 1750 . "The D . G . M . informed the brethren that he intended to dine at Bro . Perry's , the Bowling Green House , at Putney , on Saturday , the 14 th July next , and hoped that such brethren as it suited would attend him there . "
Ibid , iSth June , 1752 . " The D . G . M . informed the brethren that he should dine at Putney Rowling House , on next St . John ' s Day , and desired the company of such of them as it suited . " I have no doubt from the wording of the first of these extracts that Ihe country feast was inaugurated in 1749 , by the then D . G . M ., Ffotherley Baker , and was continued by his successor , Dr . Manningbam , by whom the latter of the
announcements was made ; it is certainly not mentioned in the Grand Lodge minutes before 1749 , nor between 1752 and 1772 , probably it was not deemed necessary during the latter period to make a formal announcement in Grand Lodge , although it may have been held regularly every year notwithstanding , nor is it mentioned in the minutes after that year , but we have evidence from other sources that the summer meetings were held down to 1793 . H . SADLER .
640 ] ¦ SESQUI-CENTENNIAL , No . 4 S , GATESHEAD . I nm ~ very pleased to note an address by Ero . R . B . Reed , P . M ., & c , on the history of the Lodge of Industry , Gateshead , and much wish that the full account thereof was separately published , for such a work would prove most acceptable . It was one of the few Operative lodges which existed apparently prior to the formation of the Grand
Lodge 01 England in 1717 , and continued to work independently for some years subsecpiently , not obtaining a warrant until 1735 , though its preserved records date from 1725 . Its copy of the " Old Charges " have been already noted by Bro . Woodford in a capital article in the late " Masonic Magazine , " and justice is also done that subject by Bro . Gould in the lirst volume of his great history . For the sake
of accuracy , it is well to correct Bro . Reed's account of a few particulars , e . g ., Grand Wardens were appointed as early as 1717 r first in 1721 ] , the records of the Lodge of Industry beginning , of those preserved , eight years after the commencement of the Grand Lodge ( not tico ) . The Union in 1 S 13 was not of the York and London lodges , but of the Regular , or " Moderns , " and the " Ancients , " or
Seceders , both of London , the York Grand Lodge having died towards the end ot the last century . As to the Provincial lodges still on the roll connected with the Grand Lodge of England prior to the issue of warrant for the Lodge of Gateshead " , 1735 , there are—37 , Anchor and Hope , Bolton , 1732 .
37 , St . John the Baptist , Exeter , 1732 . 41 , Royal Cumberland , Bath , 1733 . 42 , Relief , Bury , Lancashire , 1733 . 43 , St . Paul ' s , Birmingham , 1733 . And there are now two Provincial lodges , originally started in London , viz . — 20 Royal Kent of Antiquity , Chatham , 1723 .
, 3 s , Medina , Corces , Isle of Wight , 1733 . The last " mentioned was warranted 17 th February , 1732-3 , i . e ., 1733 i uut ' fc was erroneously placed at A . D . 1732 , and then 1731—see Bro . Gould ' s " Four Old Lodges , " page 53 , and the warrant of confirmation of 24 th April , 1 S 24 . The election of a Ptov . Grand Master by the members of the
lodge when at Swallwell could not have been in consequence of such a privilege being conferred on its warrant of 1735 . though the fact is a singular one . 1 see the first Prov . G . M . of Durham was appointed in 1734 , as per list in Constitutions , 1755 . Bro . W . Logan , of Durham , has kindly sent me a few most interesting particulars of this old lodge , and promises slill more . . W . J . HUGHAN .
C 41 j ANCIENT R . A . MEDAL . I have lately had shown to me a copper medal , similar to the "Nine Worthies" silver medal , described and illustrated by Bro . Hughan , in his " English Masonic Rite , " pa < re 97 , save that it bears no date or inscription on either obverse or reverse , and in this respect seems to be identical with the one in Bro . Major Irwin's collection , excepting the difference in the metal ; and is the only copper medal ai this type I have hitherto seen or heard of . Bolton . JAMES NEWTON .
Tlic Mansion House Fund for tlic relief of the sufferers of the colliery accident in the Rhondda Valley , wis stated on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at no more than £ 170 , which had been forwarded to its proper destination , the holiday season having , no doubt , had the effect of lessening
the IIJW of contributions . In consequence , Uro . Lord Mayor Staples has made a further and still more earnest appeal to the public for the money which is so sorely needed for the widows and orphans of the men who were killed , and it is to be hoped the appeal will have the desired result .
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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . J . W . Harvey , W . M . ; J . Hawkins , S . W . ; G . Moorcroft , acting J . W . ; J . Dyte , P . M ., Sec . ; I . T . Ford , S . D . ; W . Wingham , J . D . ; W . Lowenstark , D . C . ; G . Deaton , I . G . ; E . | J . ' Wall , Stwd . ; Wackly , Tyler ; Robins ,
P . M . ; J . C . Hodson , P . M . ; Lindner , P . M . ; Baker , P . M . ; Guppy , J . C . Hodson , Coles , Mathews , Elliott , Hiscock , Briggs , Bakewell , Smith , Jaquet , W . Den , and others . Visitors : Bros . Jameson , 40 ; Cloaker , 141 ; Jones , 1297 ; Bretnall , 1339 ; Hunt , 194 ; Merrett , 19 S 7 ; Frost , 2000 ; Hill , 749 ; Sadler VVood , 2005 ; Cannon , ijSg ; Taylor , 5 S 6 ; Little , 1706 ; Angus , 610
and 1316 ; and Cozens , 907 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . A letter of resignation from Bro . Stead was read and accepted . The Auditor ' s report was then passed in order to be printed . Bro . Hiscock was next passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then stated he had been asked by Bro . Lindner ,
P . M ., if he would permit him to instal his old and esteemed friend , the W . M . elect . Bro . Lindner , P . M ., then proceeded to instal Bro . T . Hawkins , S . W ., the ceremony being performed in a most impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed to office . Bros . Ford , S W . ; W . Wingham , J . W . ; J . Dyte , P . M ., Sec . ; J . J . Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Deaton , S . D . j Leach , j . D . ; Wall ,
I . G . ; Hodson , jun ., A . S . ; Robins , P . M ., D . of C ; and Lowenstark , P . M ., W . S . The W . M . then presented Bro . J . W . Harvey , I . P . M ., with a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , previously voted by the lodge , which gift was eloquently and feelingly acknowledged . All businers being ended , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Crown Room to a banquet .
Grace having been sung , the usual loyal toasts were then given from the chair , and duly honoured by the brethren . The I . P . M . proposed the toast of the evening , viz ., " The Health of the W . M ., " expressing the pleasure he had in congratulating Bro . Hawkins on the great honour conferred on him . He must likewise congratulate the brethren on having made so wise a choice in selecting so tried and
skilful a brother to preside over them in the capacity of Master , a brother who had risen , step by step , through every office of the lodge , and discharged his duties most efficiently , and would , he was assured , uphold the high position ot the Robert Burns Lodge . The Worshipful Master replied in an excellent speech , thanking the brethren , for the great honour conferred on him in electing him W . M . of their lodge .
Ihe Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . J . W . Harvey , " commenting , in high terms , on his successful year of office , and the efficient manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge , to the great satisfaction of the brethren . The Immediate Past Master , in a brief speech , said he felt overpowered by the kind manner in which his health
had been proposed and received . He also thanked the brethren sincerely for the handsome jewel they had so graciously presented him with , and which would always remind him of the pleasant associations and happy hours he had spent with the brethren for so many years . He also wished to tender his thanks for the kind assistance of the officers and Past Masters during his term of office .
The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed , and suitably responded to by Bros . Sadler VVood , C Hunt , and others . "The Health of the Installing Master" was proposed , and received in a hearty manner by the brethren . Bro . Lindner , P . M ., responded , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind reception of the toist , and said it had afforded him great pleasure to have the privilege of
installing so old a friend as the W . M . in the chair of K . S . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Treasurer and Secretary of the Lodge , " commenting on the able services which they rendered to the lodge . 'This toast was ably responded to in a terse speech by Bro . Dyte for himself , and for Bro . Wilson , P . M ., in his absence , through illness .
'Ihe Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " which was responded to by Bros . Moorcroft , Robins , and Lowenstark . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of the Officers , " in general terms , all of whom responded . Bro . Baker then proposed a complimentary toast for
Bro . J . W . Harvey , I . P . M ., speaking of the very kind manner in which he had entertained the Auditors at his house last month , which was received with enthusiasm , and duly responded to . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a successful meeting . The musical arrangements were under the management ot Bro . J . Shirley Hodson , and a very pleasing programme was gone through , which gave great satisfaction .
DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The onehundredth anniversary of this prosperous and popular lodge —or rather the installation of its one-hundredth Worshipful Master , inasmuch as the centenary of the lodge does not occur until the 7 th of next month—was celebrated on Friday evening , the Sth inst ., when upwards of 140 brethren assembled at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair
was occupied by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Pierpoint , the respected superintendent at London Bridge of the London , Brighton , and South Coast Railway , during whose " glorious year of office , " the Old Domatic has abundantly sustained the prestige which it has so long enjoyed . He was supported by Bros . Harry Nelson Price , S . VV ., and W . M . elect . ; A . Simner , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ;
T . Morris , Secretary ; H . J . Chapman , J . D . ; R . Harvey , LG . ; N . Salmon , W . S . ; C . Rechiclinann , Organist ; M . Foxcroft , P . M . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . ; E . Winty , P . M . ; II . B . Spink , P . M . ; J . McLean , P . M . ; J . R . Foulger , P . M . ; and J . E . Walford , P . M . ; with about 50 other brethren of the lodge . There was a perfect galaxy of visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . J . Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Herts , Sec . of the R . M . B . I . ; J . Purnell , 110 G ,
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P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Harman , P . G . D . ; H . Stiles , P . M ., and Sec . 1732 ; G . S . Bizley , P . M ., and Treas . 129 s ; G . Laver ton , P . M . 1769 ; W . H . Boys , P . M . 1 O 5 S ; C . Phillips , P . M . S 20 ; J . J . Avery , 70 , P . P . G . Treas . Devon ; H . Stunt , W . M . 1320 ; G . A . Potter , W . M . 1964 ; J . D . Smith , W . M . 1 C 5 S ; R . R . Templeman , W . M . 1339 ; J . Hill , W . M . elect 165 S ; Dr . F . Lawrence , Treas . 2012 ; E . Bowles , W . M . 1056 ; R . La Feuillade , J . W . 13 S 1 ; H .
Magee , Sec . 174 ; W . W . Prestley , S . D . iSC ; J . F . Hume , J . D . 144 ; G . Reynolds , I . G . 1614 ; GeorgeCroxton , 1106 ; T . G . Smith , 134 S ; R . Wadden , 165 S ; J . Haxson , 765 : W . W . Price , 1 S 16 ; T . Cox , 1912 ; G . T . N . Farman , 1257 ; W . Williams , 2005 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., 1107 ; A . Eccleston , 1624 ; T . W . Manley , W . G . Bobrer , 1627 ; H . J . Bennett , 1415 ; H . J . Ince , N . D . Cohen , and M . Cohen , 1017 ; T . Baxter , 22 S ; J . Hayler , 2030 ; G . Price ,
Org ; J . T . Tutman , S . W . 917 ; T . Walk ' s , 2005 ; and many others . The lodge was opened soon after half-past 3 o ' clock , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Auditors' report , which was of a most gratifying character , was read and confirmed . Having advanced to the Second Degree , Bro . J . Webster was passed ; and subsequently Bro . II . F . Pardy was raised ; the whole of the work being admirably performed . Lodge was then
resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Harry Nelson Price was presented for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was conducted in masterly style by Bro . George Everett , P . M ., the esteemed Treasurer of the lodge , in the presence of a very numerous Board of Installed Masters . On the re . -admission of the brethren the newly-installed Master was saluted with the customary honours , and the charges to the Master and Wardens were elonuentlv
delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Everett . The officers for the year were then invested as follows : Bros . R . Pierpoint , I . P . M . ; A . Simner , S . W . ; H . J . Chapman , J . VV . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Morris , Sec . ; R . Harvey , S . D . ; J . Sadler Wood , J . D . ; N . Salmon , I . G . ; J . E . Spurrell , D . C ; and J . Billinghurst , W . S . Mr . 1 homas Trood , who had been balloted for and accepted at the last meeting , was then initiated : and the ballot was
opened for Mr . Robert Hewetson and Mr . Anthony . Fawcett Peacock , whose sponsors were Bro . A . Simner , S . W ., and the W . M . elect ; and Mr . Ernest George Arthur Smith , proposed by the W . M . elect , and seconded by Bro . A . Simner , S . W . All were unanimously elected , and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . James Stephens , W . M . of the Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1425 , was admitted as a joining member . It was resolved
that the summer banquet should be held at Richmond ; and after the report of the Centenary Committee had been received and adopted , and some other business transacted , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a most recherche repast was provided by Bro . Clemow , whose arrangements for the comfortand enjoyment of thenumerous party elicited unbounded expressions of satisfaction . The usual prefatory toasts having been disposed of ,
The I . P . M . rose to perform a very pleasurable duty , and that was to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " whom he wished every success during his year of office . In doing so he was only expressing the feelings of every brother in the Domatic Lodge . He thanked the brethren for the support which they had accorded to him during his year of office , for the courteous and generous manner in which they had supported him at the banquet table , and in every
way possible in the lodge . He had enjoyed a very happy year of office , and he could only hope that his successor would have the same kindness extended towards him as had been shown towards himself , and that the prestige o £ this old and respected lodge might be sustained . He need hardly assure the brethren that Bro . Price , in every position he had held in the lodge , had performed his duty in the most satisfactory manner , and deserved the esteem and
respect of all the members . With all good feeling he asked them to join with him in drinking to the health of their newly-installed W . M ., who he was sure would receive the earnest and cordial support of every member of the lodge . 'The Worshipful Master , after returning thanks for the kindly manner in which the toast had been received , said he felt he hardly deserved all the good things that Bro .
Pierpoint had said about jhim . He assured the brethren that , during his term of office , anything that laid in his power should be done to ensure the comfort and happiness of the lodge generally . He trusted that when the time should come for him to vacate the chair the mention of his name in connection with this toast might be received with the same cordiality and enthusiasm as it had been on this occasion . Previously to resuming his seat he had the
pleasurable duty to perform , though at the same time there were no words required to ensure for it a very cordial and hearty welcome—he had now to propose "The Health of their I . P . M . " In doing so he extolled the able manner in which Bro . Pierpoint had discharged the duties uf his office during the past year , and said it was only right they should make him feel their appreciation of the valuable services he had rendered to the lodge by
presenting him with that honour which had been unanimously and spontaneously voted him by the lodge , namely , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of their affection and esteem for the way in which he had discharged his duties . In pinning that jewel to Bro . Pierpoint ' s breast he assured that brother that never had a similar honour been conferred that was more thoroughly earned , or more honestly deserved . It was a bright token of the affection and
esteem in which Bro . Pierpoint was held amongst the brethren , and might he long live on the distinguished roll of Past Masters of the Domatic Lodge . Bro . R . Pierpoint , I . P . M ., who was evidently suffering from a severe cold , said , ill as he felt , and strongly recommended as he had been to avoid the inclemency of the weather , he was constrained to venture out and to meet with his brethren of the Domatic Lodge on this auspicious
occasion . He cordially thanked them for their extreme kindness during the time he had filled the honourable position of Master of this lodge . It was a source of sincere gratification to him , in vacating that position , to know that the brother who followed him would do credit to himself and to the good old Domatic Lodge . He returned his
heartfelt thanks to the Past Masters for the able assistance he had received from them during his year of office . It was no small matter to take the chair of a lodge of this magnitude , and he could assure them that from the commencement of his duties in that position the Past Masters rallied around him , and tendered him their heartiest sympathy and support in every possible way . He hardly liked
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C 39 J "THE COUNTRY STEWARDS . " In my extracts and remarks relative to the Deputy Grand Master's , or country feast , which appeared in Nos . S 34 , S 35 , and S 3 O of the Freemason of last year , I ventured to express an opinion that the practice of having an annual summer outing amongst the Grand Officers and their friends was older than the year 1772 , although I could not then find any reference to the custom at an earlier period . It may be remembered that from this annual country feast emanated the Country Stewards' Lodge ,
which lodge contributed materially to the support of our Girls' School in the earliest stages of its existence , when support was so much needed . In order , therefore , to render my brief sketch of the Country Stewards' Lodge and its doings more complete , I shall be obliged if you will print the following , which I came across quite accidentally a few days ago , while searching the records for information on another subject :
Grand Lodge minutes , 20 th May , 1749 . "The D . G . M . informed the lodge that himself and several brethren intended to dine at Bro . Vipont ' s , at Hampsteid , on Saturday , the 17 th June next , and desired the company of such as it suited to dine with him . "
Ibid , 25 th July , 1750 . "The D . G . M . informed the brethren that he intended to dine at Bro . Perry's , the Bowling Green House , at Putney , on Saturday , the 14 th July next , and hoped that such brethren as it suited would attend him there . "
Ibid , iSth June , 1752 . " The D . G . M . informed the brethren that he should dine at Putney Rowling House , on next St . John ' s Day , and desired the company of such of them as it suited . " I have no doubt from the wording of the first of these extracts that Ihe country feast was inaugurated in 1749 , by the then D . G . M ., Ffotherley Baker , and was continued by his successor , Dr . Manningbam , by whom the latter of the
announcements was made ; it is certainly not mentioned in the Grand Lodge minutes before 1749 , nor between 1752 and 1772 , probably it was not deemed necessary during the latter period to make a formal announcement in Grand Lodge , although it may have been held regularly every year notwithstanding , nor is it mentioned in the minutes after that year , but we have evidence from other sources that the summer meetings were held down to 1793 . H . SADLER .
640 ] ¦ SESQUI-CENTENNIAL , No . 4 S , GATESHEAD . I nm ~ very pleased to note an address by Ero . R . B . Reed , P . M ., & c , on the history of the Lodge of Industry , Gateshead , and much wish that the full account thereof was separately published , for such a work would prove most acceptable . It was one of the few Operative lodges which existed apparently prior to the formation of the Grand
Lodge 01 England in 1717 , and continued to work independently for some years subsecpiently , not obtaining a warrant until 1735 , though its preserved records date from 1725 . Its copy of the " Old Charges " have been already noted by Bro . Woodford in a capital article in the late " Masonic Magazine , " and justice is also done that subject by Bro . Gould in the lirst volume of his great history . For the sake
of accuracy , it is well to correct Bro . Reed's account of a few particulars , e . g ., Grand Wardens were appointed as early as 1717 r first in 1721 ] , the records of the Lodge of Industry beginning , of those preserved , eight years after the commencement of the Grand Lodge ( not tico ) . The Union in 1 S 13 was not of the York and London lodges , but of the Regular , or " Moderns , " and the " Ancients , " or
Seceders , both of London , the York Grand Lodge having died towards the end ot the last century . As to the Provincial lodges still on the roll connected with the Grand Lodge of England prior to the issue of warrant for the Lodge of Gateshead " , 1735 , there are—37 , Anchor and Hope , Bolton , 1732 .
37 , St . John the Baptist , Exeter , 1732 . 41 , Royal Cumberland , Bath , 1733 . 42 , Relief , Bury , Lancashire , 1733 . 43 , St . Paul ' s , Birmingham , 1733 . And there are now two Provincial lodges , originally started in London , viz . — 20 Royal Kent of Antiquity , Chatham , 1723 .
, 3 s , Medina , Corces , Isle of Wight , 1733 . The last " mentioned was warranted 17 th February , 1732-3 , i . e ., 1733 i uut ' fc was erroneously placed at A . D . 1732 , and then 1731—see Bro . Gould ' s " Four Old Lodges , " page 53 , and the warrant of confirmation of 24 th April , 1 S 24 . The election of a Ptov . Grand Master by the members of the
lodge when at Swallwell could not have been in consequence of such a privilege being conferred on its warrant of 1735 . though the fact is a singular one . 1 see the first Prov . G . M . of Durham was appointed in 1734 , as per list in Constitutions , 1755 . Bro . W . Logan , of Durham , has kindly sent me a few most interesting particulars of this old lodge , and promises slill more . . W . J . HUGHAN .
C 41 j ANCIENT R . A . MEDAL . I have lately had shown to me a copper medal , similar to the "Nine Worthies" silver medal , described and illustrated by Bro . Hughan , in his " English Masonic Rite , " pa < re 97 , save that it bears no date or inscription on either obverse or reverse , and in this respect seems to be identical with the one in Bro . Major Irwin's collection , excepting the difference in the metal ; and is the only copper medal ai this type I have hitherto seen or heard of . Bolton . JAMES NEWTON .
Tlic Mansion House Fund for tlic relief of the sufferers of the colliery accident in the Rhondda Valley , wis stated on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at no more than £ 170 , which had been forwarded to its proper destination , the holiday season having , no doubt , had the effect of lessening
the IIJW of contributions . In consequence , Uro . Lord Mayor Staples has made a further and still more earnest appeal to the public for the money which is so sorely needed for the widows and orphans of the men who were killed , and it is to be hoped the appeal will have the desired result .
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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . J . W . Harvey , W . M . ; J . Hawkins , S . W . ; G . Moorcroft , acting J . W . ; J . Dyte , P . M ., Sec . ; I . T . Ford , S . D . ; W . Wingham , J . D . ; W . Lowenstark , D . C . ; G . Deaton , I . G . ; E . | J . ' Wall , Stwd . ; Wackly , Tyler ; Robins ,
P . M . ; J . C . Hodson , P . M . ; Lindner , P . M . ; Baker , P . M . ; Guppy , J . C . Hodson , Coles , Mathews , Elliott , Hiscock , Briggs , Bakewell , Smith , Jaquet , W . Den , and others . Visitors : Bros . Jameson , 40 ; Cloaker , 141 ; Jones , 1297 ; Bretnall , 1339 ; Hunt , 194 ; Merrett , 19 S 7 ; Frost , 2000 ; Hill , 749 ; Sadler VVood , 2005 ; Cannon , ijSg ; Taylor , 5 S 6 ; Little , 1706 ; Angus , 610
and 1316 ; and Cozens , 907 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . A letter of resignation from Bro . Stead was read and accepted . The Auditor ' s report was then passed in order to be printed . Bro . Hiscock was next passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then stated he had been asked by Bro . Lindner ,
P . M ., if he would permit him to instal his old and esteemed friend , the W . M . elect . Bro . Lindner , P . M ., then proceeded to instal Bro . T . Hawkins , S . W ., the ceremony being performed in a most impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed to office . Bros . Ford , S W . ; W . Wingham , J . W . ; J . Dyte , P . M ., Sec . ; J . J . Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Deaton , S . D . j Leach , j . D . ; Wall ,
I . G . ; Hodson , jun ., A . S . ; Robins , P . M ., D . of C ; and Lowenstark , P . M ., W . S . The W . M . then presented Bro . J . W . Harvey , I . P . M ., with a beautiful P . M . ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , previously voted by the lodge , which gift was eloquently and feelingly acknowledged . All businers being ended , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the Crown Room to a banquet .
Grace having been sung , the usual loyal toasts were then given from the chair , and duly honoured by the brethren . The I . P . M . proposed the toast of the evening , viz ., " The Health of the W . M ., " expressing the pleasure he had in congratulating Bro . Hawkins on the great honour conferred on him . He must likewise congratulate the brethren on having made so wise a choice in selecting so tried and
skilful a brother to preside over them in the capacity of Master , a brother who had risen , step by step , through every office of the lodge , and discharged his duties most efficiently , and would , he was assured , uphold the high position ot the Robert Burns Lodge . The Worshipful Master replied in an excellent speech , thanking the brethren , for the great honour conferred on him in electing him W . M . of their lodge .
Ihe Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . J . W . Harvey , " commenting , in high terms , on his successful year of office , and the efficient manner in which he had conducted the affairs of the lodge , to the great satisfaction of the brethren . The Immediate Past Master , in a brief speech , said he felt overpowered by the kind manner in which his health
had been proposed and received . He also thanked the brethren sincerely for the handsome jewel they had so graciously presented him with , and which would always remind him of the pleasant associations and happy hours he had spent with the brethren for so many years . He also wished to tender his thanks for the kind assistance of the officers and Past Masters during his term of office .
The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed , and suitably responded to by Bros . Sadler VVood , C Hunt , and others . "The Health of the Installing Master" was proposed , and received in a hearty manner by the brethren . Bro . Lindner , P . M ., responded , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind reception of the toist , and said it had afforded him great pleasure to have the privilege of
installing so old a friend as the W . M . in the chair of K . S . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Treasurer and Secretary of the Lodge , " commenting on the able services which they rendered to the lodge . 'This toast was ably responded to in a terse speech by Bro . Dyte for himself , and for Bro . Wilson , P . M ., in his absence , through illness .
'Ihe Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Past Masters of the Lodge , " which was responded to by Bros . Moorcroft , Robins , and Lowenstark . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of the Officers , " in general terms , all of whom responded . Bro . Baker then proposed a complimentary toast for
Bro . J . W . Harvey , I . P . M ., speaking of the very kind manner in which he had entertained the Auditors at his house last month , which was received with enthusiasm , and duly responded to . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a successful meeting . The musical arrangements were under the management ot Bro . J . Shirley Hodson , and a very pleasing programme was gone through , which gave great satisfaction .
DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The onehundredth anniversary of this prosperous and popular lodge —or rather the installation of its one-hundredth Worshipful Master , inasmuch as the centenary of the lodge does not occur until the 7 th of next month—was celebrated on Friday evening , the Sth inst ., when upwards of 140 brethren assembled at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair
was occupied by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Pierpoint , the respected superintendent at London Bridge of the London , Brighton , and South Coast Railway , during whose " glorious year of office , " the Old Domatic has abundantly sustained the prestige which it has so long enjoyed . He was supported by Bros . Harry Nelson Price , S . VV ., and W . M . elect . ; A . Simner , J . W . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ;
T . Morris , Secretary ; H . J . Chapman , J . D . ; R . Harvey , LG . ; N . Salmon , W . S . ; C . Rechiclinann , Organist ; M . Foxcroft , P . M . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . ; E . Winty , P . M . ; II . B . Spink , P . M . ; J . McLean , P . M . ; J . R . Foulger , P . M . ; and J . E . Walford , P . M . ; with about 50 other brethren of the lodge . There was a perfect galaxy of visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . J . Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Herts , Sec . of the R . M . B . I . ; J . Purnell , 110 G ,
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Harman , P . G . D . ; H . Stiles , P . M ., and Sec . 1732 ; G . S . Bizley , P . M ., and Treas . 129 s ; G . Laver ton , P . M . 1769 ; W . H . Boys , P . M . 1 O 5 S ; C . Phillips , P . M . S 20 ; J . J . Avery , 70 , P . P . G . Treas . Devon ; H . Stunt , W . M . 1320 ; G . A . Potter , W . M . 1964 ; J . D . Smith , W . M . 1 C 5 S ; R . R . Templeman , W . M . 1339 ; J . Hill , W . M . elect 165 S ; Dr . F . Lawrence , Treas . 2012 ; E . Bowles , W . M . 1056 ; R . La Feuillade , J . W . 13 S 1 ; H .
Magee , Sec . 174 ; W . W . Prestley , S . D . iSC ; J . F . Hume , J . D . 144 ; G . Reynolds , I . G . 1614 ; GeorgeCroxton , 1106 ; T . G . Smith , 134 S ; R . Wadden , 165 S ; J . Haxson , 765 : W . W . Price , 1 S 16 ; T . Cox , 1912 ; G . T . N . Farman , 1257 ; W . Williams , 2005 ; W . W . Morgan , jun ., 1107 ; A . Eccleston , 1624 ; T . W . Manley , W . G . Bobrer , 1627 ; H . J . Bennett , 1415 ; H . J . Ince , N . D . Cohen , and M . Cohen , 1017 ; T . Baxter , 22 S ; J . Hayler , 2030 ; G . Price ,
Org ; J . T . Tutman , S . W . 917 ; T . Walk ' s , 2005 ; and many others . The lodge was opened soon after half-past 3 o ' clock , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Auditors' report , which was of a most gratifying character , was read and confirmed . Having advanced to the Second Degree , Bro . J . Webster was passed ; and subsequently Bro . II . F . Pardy was raised ; the whole of the work being admirably performed . Lodge was then
resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Harry Nelson Price was presented for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was conducted in masterly style by Bro . George Everett , P . M ., the esteemed Treasurer of the lodge , in the presence of a very numerous Board of Installed Masters . On the re . -admission of the brethren the newly-installed Master was saluted with the customary honours , and the charges to the Master and Wardens were elonuentlv
delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Everett . The officers for the year were then invested as follows : Bros . R . Pierpoint , I . P . M . ; A . Simner , S . W . ; H . J . Chapman , J . VV . ; George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Morris , Sec . ; R . Harvey , S . D . ; J . Sadler Wood , J . D . ; N . Salmon , I . G . ; J . E . Spurrell , D . C ; and J . Billinghurst , W . S . Mr . 1 homas Trood , who had been balloted for and accepted at the last meeting , was then initiated : and the ballot was
opened for Mr . Robert Hewetson and Mr . Anthony . Fawcett Peacock , whose sponsors were Bro . A . Simner , S . W ., and the W . M . elect ; and Mr . Ernest George Arthur Smith , proposed by the W . M . elect , and seconded by Bro . A . Simner , S . W . All were unanimously elected , and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . James Stephens , W . M . of the Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1425 , was admitted as a joining member . It was resolved
that the summer banquet should be held at Richmond ; and after the report of the Centenary Committee had been received and adopted , and some other business transacted , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a most recherche repast was provided by Bro . Clemow , whose arrangements for the comfortand enjoyment of thenumerous party elicited unbounded expressions of satisfaction . The usual prefatory toasts having been disposed of ,
The I . P . M . rose to perform a very pleasurable duty , and that was to propose "The Health of the W . M ., " whom he wished every success during his year of office . In doing so he was only expressing the feelings of every brother in the Domatic Lodge . He thanked the brethren for the support which they had accorded to him during his year of office , for the courteous and generous manner in which they had supported him at the banquet table , and in every
way possible in the lodge . He had enjoyed a very happy year of office , and he could only hope that his successor would have the same kindness extended towards him as had been shown towards himself , and that the prestige o £ this old and respected lodge might be sustained . He need hardly assure the brethren that Bro . Price , in every position he had held in the lodge , had performed his duty in the most satisfactory manner , and deserved the esteem and
respect of all the members . With all good feeling he asked them to join with him in drinking to the health of their newly-installed W . M ., who he was sure would receive the earnest and cordial support of every member of the lodge . 'The Worshipful Master , after returning thanks for the kindly manner in which the toast had been received , said he felt he hardly deserved all the good things that Bro .
Pierpoint had said about jhim . He assured the brethren that , during his term of office , anything that laid in his power should be done to ensure the comfort and happiness of the lodge generally . He trusted that when the time should come for him to vacate the chair the mention of his name in connection with this toast might be received with the same cordiality and enthusiasm as it had been on this occasion . Previously to resuming his seat he had the
pleasurable duty to perform , though at the same time there were no words required to ensure for it a very cordial and hearty welcome—he had now to propose "The Health of their I . P . M . " In doing so he extolled the able manner in which Bro . Pierpoint had discharged the duties uf his office during the past year , and said it was only right they should make him feel their appreciation of the valuable services he had rendered to the lodge by
presenting him with that honour which had been unanimously and spontaneously voted him by the lodge , namely , a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of their affection and esteem for the way in which he had discharged his duties . In pinning that jewel to Bro . Pierpoint ' s breast he assured that brother that never had a similar honour been conferred that was more thoroughly earned , or more honestly deserved . It was a bright token of the affection and
esteem in which Bro . Pierpoint was held amongst the brethren , and might he long live on the distinguished roll of Past Masters of the Domatic Lodge . Bro . R . Pierpoint , I . P . M ., who was evidently suffering from a severe cold , said , ill as he felt , and strongly recommended as he had been to avoid the inclemency of the weather , he was constrained to venture out and to meet with his brethren of the Domatic Lodge on this auspicious
occasion . He cordially thanked them for their extreme kindness during the time he had filled the honourable position of Master of this lodge . It was a source of sincere gratification to him , in vacating that position , to know that the brother who followed him would do credit to himself and to the good old Domatic Lodge . He returned his
heartfelt thanks to the Past Masters for the able assistance he had received from them during his year of office . It was no small matter to take the chair of a lodge of this magnitude , and he could assure them that from the commencement of his duties in that position the Past Masters rallied around him , and tendered him their heartiest sympathy and support in every possible way . He hardly liked