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Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
LODOE or JOPPA ( No . 188 ) . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , 3 rd inst ., at tho Albion Hotel , Aldcrsgatestreet . Bro . A . Eskell , AV . M ,, presided , supported by Uis officers and the following visitors : —Bros . Berry , P . M . 27 ; Brandon , P . M . 23 ; Henry Thompson , P . M . 177 and AV . M . 1 , 158 ; Henri Drayton , 590 ; Davis , 279 ; Knight , P . M . 19 ; Jarrett , 1 ,
Edinburgh ; Thurtle , 718 , St . Helenes ; Livingstone , 467 , New York ; Howell , St . Marks ; Nathan , Israel ( No . 108 ) . & c . The lodge having been opened to the second degree , Bro . Smith initiated in this lodge two years ago was passed to fche second degree . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bros . Charles J . Hunt , Thomas Barnes , Henry J . Sidney , ancl Charles TV . Phillips were raised to the degree of M . M .
The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Messrs Gall , Josef Klein , N . S . Maurice , and Frederick Hanlou , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the latter by dispensation , not being twenty-one years of age . The whole of the work was well done by the W . 3 L , and must have been no small strain upon his energies , as he occupied the chair for upwards of four hours , with incessant hard work . The brethren were then called from labour to refreshment ;
, and about 100 sat down to a banquet prepared with all the well-known bounty of the Albion Hotel , and it was excellently arranged by Bro . Jennings , the manager , who is indefatigable in his exertions to promote the comfort of the brethren . The fare was so liberal that ifc left really nothing to to desired .
On the removal of the cloth , tho AV . M . gave tbe usual forma ] toasts , which were duly honoured . The W . M . then said he presumed tho brethren of the Lodge of Joppa were well acquainted with the toast he was about to propose , as it was one they always looked to with esteem , and it never failed to elicit their warmest approbation . It ivas " Success to the Benevolent Fund . " They knew the uses it was put to in case adversity should overtake themhut he trusted that it miht be long
, g a time before any of the members of the lodge then sitting round that festive board would require its aid , but it was there when ifc was wanted , and was at their service . It was , when required , not doled out to them as Charity , but as a fund to which they had a right , having themselves subscribed to it . Ifc alread y reached to a large amount , and he trusted that it would never be diminished . Ho gave " Prosperity to the Benevolent Fund , " with it the
coupling name of Bro . Aaron , and the other members of the committee of management . Bro . Aaron returned thanks for the manner in which the W . M . had brought the toasfc under their notice , and the brethren for the cordial manner in which thoy had responded to ifc . He should on thafc occasion omit tho usual stereotyped thanks to them , but he was happy to say thafc their newly-initiated brethren that ni ght had become subscribers to the Benevolent Fund .
The W . Master said the next toasfc he had to propose was the health of those brethren who had been initiated that evening . He trusted from what they had seen of the first ceremony performed that evening that it had given them a favourable impression of Freemasonry , for in a few words it was calculated to tram the heart , as well as the mind , in what was the peculiar characteristics of Freemasons , which were charity and benevolenceand teaching men to live in and goodwill with all
, peace the world . Ho felt great pleasure that evening iu proposing then- health , and he felt assured they would do credit to the Lodge of Joppa . The toast was heartily received , and the newly-initiated brethren severall y returned thanks for tho manner in which they Had been received .
Bro . Aaron , P . i \ l . and Treas ., said the brethren would be aware , from his holding the gavel , that he was about to propose the health of their AV . M ., and he was glad to see the enthusiasm they displayed upon tho announcement of it , as ifc inspired him with confidence when he spoke of his abilities ever since ho had been m fche chair ,- and from what the brethren had seen of his work in the three degrees that evening it proved that he
was a Mason who knew his duties . The manner , also , in which ho presided over them at the banquet table , and the kindness he displayed , entitled him to the giatitude and good feeliim-of every member of the Lodge of Joppa . Therefore ho requested the brethren to fill their glasses , and hy the warmth of their
fire show how tbey appreciated tho good qualities of their W . Master . The toasfc was well received , followed hy a song by Bro . Henri Drayton , " Tho General's Last Battle , " which was splendidly rendered and loudly applauded . The W . Master , in returning thanks , said he felt deeply , and he knew not how to replto the way in which his name hacl
y been introduced to their notice . It was , indeed , a great pride to him to be in the position he had the honour to hold , hut ifc was a still higher gratification to him to find that his humble services had been so appreciated , and for which he was unable to find words to express his thanks , but ifc would be an incentive to him , and would urge him on to endeavour to retain the same amount of esteem at the termination of liis year of office
as he did at the present time . Bro . Alexander , P . M ., said on that special occasion the AA . M . had entrusted him with his gavel , and he felt that the brethren already anticipated tho subject upon which he was about to address them . On many occasions lie had heard the brethren say thafc they wished the task of addressing them had fallen into abler hands than their own . Nowhe did not do so
, , although ho was quite ready to admit that he could not express the sentiments that were duo to the occasion ; but still ho felb great gratification in addressing them that evening ; , as ifc was set apart for the purpose of presenting Bro . Aaron , their P . M . and Treas ., with the testimonial which had been awarded to him . It was produced partly from tho funds of the lodge and partlfrom the voluntary subscriptions of the membersas a
y , mark of their approbation and esteem . There wero some who did not know Bro . Aaron as well as he did , but he was sure that it was only for them to know him to esteem him , and he was also sure that there would not be a dissenting voice with respect to the observations he might make with regard to their P . M . and Treas ., Bro . Aaron . He now placed before him a beautiful silver service and salverand althoughno doubtib
, , , was valuable , the intrinsic value of it was small compared with the respect by which ifc was promoted . Besides the silver service of 130 ounces he had to present him with a Treasurer ' s jewel . He trusted that ho mig ht ; live for many years to enjoy that testimonial with his family , and that while shaking hands with
him as their Treasurer he might look upon the jewel which he then affixed to his breast for many years to come . Bro . Alexander then presented fche silver service and salver , which was of very beautiful workmanship , and also the jewel , which was of a rich and valuable description . Bro . Aaron , P . M . and Treas ., said thafc on that occasion ho felt ifc impossible to find words sufficiently expressive to thank
the brethren for the very handsome testimonial they had thafc night presented to him . Although he was not able to find words , yet ho fully appreciated their kindness . Firstly , his thanks were clue to the lodge for the liberal manner in which they had contributed towards the testimonial , which added to its value beyond the money , and tho brethren from their own purse had also subscribed to it . For all that he owed the brethren
a debt of gratitude which ho should never be able to pay , unless it was by assiduity to the duties of his office . He thanked them most sincerely , but could assure them that it required no incentive to him to perforin his duties , as he never took an office unless he was determined to discharge all that appertained to ifc to the best of his ability . He felt that he mnsfc have satisfied the brethrenor they would not have given him the splendid
, testimonial he then saw before him . He should value that testimonial , as it was one that ho could show to the world , as well as to his family , thafc presentations in Masonry did not consist merely of those that could be worn in Masonic lodges . Having alluded to Bro . Alexander , whom he had initiated into Freemasonry , he said ifc was with extreme pleasure , when Bro . Alexander ' s son was introduced into Freemasonry , that he was
required to perform that ceremony after having quitted the chair for sixteen years , and he hoped that those who were seeking to rise to the IV . Master ' s chair would emulate those who had gone before . In homely language he expressed his gratitude , ancl wished them all long life and prosperity . The "Health of tho Visitors" was afterwards given , which was acknowledged bBro . Brandon .
y Some other toasts were given , and the evening was spent in the most complete harmony . Miss Phccbe Cohen , daughter of ono of the members of the lodgo , and scarcely seventeen years of age , made her debit as a vecidist on this occasion ; and tho powerful nature of her voice
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Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
LODOE or JOPPA ( No . 188 ) . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , 3 rd inst ., at tho Albion Hotel , Aldcrsgatestreet . Bro . A . Eskell , AV . M ,, presided , supported by Uis officers and the following visitors : —Bros . Berry , P . M . 27 ; Brandon , P . M . 23 ; Henry Thompson , P . M . 177 and AV . M . 1 , 158 ; Henri Drayton , 590 ; Davis , 279 ; Knight , P . M . 19 ; Jarrett , 1 ,
Edinburgh ; Thurtle , 718 , St . Helenes ; Livingstone , 467 , New York ; Howell , St . Marks ; Nathan , Israel ( No . 108 ) . & c . The lodge having been opened to the second degree , Bro . Smith initiated in this lodge two years ago was passed to fche second degree . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bros . Charles J . Hunt , Thomas Barnes , Henry J . Sidney , ancl Charles TV . Phillips were raised to the degree of M . M .
The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Messrs Gall , Josef Klein , N . S . Maurice , and Frederick Hanlou , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the latter by dispensation , not being twenty-one years of age . The whole of the work was well done by the W . 3 L , and must have been no small strain upon his energies , as he occupied the chair for upwards of four hours , with incessant hard work . The brethren were then called from labour to refreshment ;
, and about 100 sat down to a banquet prepared with all the well-known bounty of the Albion Hotel , and it was excellently arranged by Bro . Jennings , the manager , who is indefatigable in his exertions to promote the comfort of the brethren . The fare was so liberal that ifc left really nothing to to desired .
On the removal of the cloth , tho AV . M . gave tbe usual forma ] toasts , which were duly honoured . The W . M . then said he presumed tho brethren of the Lodge of Joppa were well acquainted with the toast he was about to propose , as it was one they always looked to with esteem , and it never failed to elicit their warmest approbation . It ivas " Success to the Benevolent Fund . " They knew the uses it was put to in case adversity should overtake themhut he trusted that it miht be long
, g a time before any of the members of the lodge then sitting round that festive board would require its aid , but it was there when ifc was wanted , and was at their service . It was , when required , not doled out to them as Charity , but as a fund to which they had a right , having themselves subscribed to it . Ifc alread y reached to a large amount , and he trusted that it would never be diminished . Ho gave " Prosperity to the Benevolent Fund , " with it the
coupling name of Bro . Aaron , and the other members of the committee of management . Bro . Aaron returned thanks for the manner in which the W . M . had brought the toasfc under their notice , and the brethren for the cordial manner in which thoy had responded to ifc . He should on thafc occasion omit tho usual stereotyped thanks to them , but he was happy to say thafc their newly-initiated brethren that ni ght had become subscribers to the Benevolent Fund .
The W . Master said the next toasfc he had to propose was the health of those brethren who had been initiated that evening . He trusted from what they had seen of the first ceremony performed that evening that it had given them a favourable impression of Freemasonry , for in a few words it was calculated to tram the heart , as well as the mind , in what was the peculiar characteristics of Freemasons , which were charity and benevolenceand teaching men to live in and goodwill with all
, peace the world . Ho felt great pleasure that evening iu proposing then- health , and he felt assured they would do credit to the Lodge of Joppa . The toast was heartily received , and the newly-initiated brethren severall y returned thanks for tho manner in which they Had been received .
Bro . Aaron , P . i \ l . and Treas ., said the brethren would be aware , from his holding the gavel , that he was about to propose the health of their AV . M ., and he was glad to see the enthusiasm they displayed upon tho announcement of it , as ifc inspired him with confidence when he spoke of his abilities ever since ho had been m fche chair ,- and from what the brethren had seen of his work in the three degrees that evening it proved that he
was a Mason who knew his duties . The manner , also , in which ho presided over them at the banquet table , and the kindness he displayed , entitled him to the giatitude and good feeliim-of every member of the Lodge of Joppa . Therefore ho requested the brethren to fill their glasses , and hy the warmth of their
fire show how tbey appreciated tho good qualities of their W . Master . The toasfc was well received , followed hy a song by Bro . Henri Drayton , " Tho General's Last Battle , " which was splendidly rendered and loudly applauded . The W . Master , in returning thanks , said he felt deeply , and he knew not how to replto the way in which his name hacl
y been introduced to their notice . It was , indeed , a great pride to him to be in the position he had the honour to hold , hut ifc was a still higher gratification to him to find that his humble services had been so appreciated , and for which he was unable to find words to express his thanks , but ifc would be an incentive to him , and would urge him on to endeavour to retain the same amount of esteem at the termination of liis year of office
as he did at the present time . Bro . Alexander , P . M ., said on that special occasion the AA . M . had entrusted him with his gavel , and he felt that the brethren already anticipated tho subject upon which he was about to address them . On many occasions lie had heard the brethren say thafc they wished the task of addressing them had fallen into abler hands than their own . Nowhe did not do so
, , although ho was quite ready to admit that he could not express the sentiments that were duo to the occasion ; but still ho felb great gratification in addressing them that evening ; , as ifc was set apart for the purpose of presenting Bro . Aaron , their P . M . and Treas ., with the testimonial which had been awarded to him . It was produced partly from tho funds of the lodge and partlfrom the voluntary subscriptions of the membersas a
y , mark of their approbation and esteem . There wero some who did not know Bro . Aaron as well as he did , but he was sure that it was only for them to know him to esteem him , and he was also sure that there would not be a dissenting voice with respect to the observations he might make with regard to their P . M . and Treas ., Bro . Aaron . He now placed before him a beautiful silver service and salverand althoughno doubtib
, , , was valuable , the intrinsic value of it was small compared with the respect by which ifc was promoted . Besides the silver service of 130 ounces he had to present him with a Treasurer ' s jewel . He trusted that ho mig ht ; live for many years to enjoy that testimonial with his family , and that while shaking hands with
him as their Treasurer he might look upon the jewel which he then affixed to his breast for many years to come . Bro . Alexander then presented fche silver service and salver , which was of very beautiful workmanship , and also the jewel , which was of a rich and valuable description . Bro . Aaron , P . M . and Treas ., said thafc on that occasion ho felt ifc impossible to find words sufficiently expressive to thank
the brethren for the very handsome testimonial they had thafc night presented to him . Although he was not able to find words , yet ho fully appreciated their kindness . Firstly , his thanks were clue to the lodge for the liberal manner in which they had contributed towards the testimonial , which added to its value beyond the money , and tho brethren from their own purse had also subscribed to it . For all that he owed the brethren
a debt of gratitude which ho should never be able to pay , unless it was by assiduity to the duties of his office . He thanked them most sincerely , but could assure them that it required no incentive to him to perforin his duties , as he never took an office unless he was determined to discharge all that appertained to ifc to the best of his ability . He felt that he mnsfc have satisfied the brethrenor they would not have given him the splendid
, testimonial he then saw before him . He should value that testimonial , as it was one that ho could show to the world , as well as to his family , thafc presentations in Masonry did not consist merely of those that could be worn in Masonic lodges . Having alluded to Bro . Alexander , whom he had initiated into Freemasonry , he said ifc was with extreme pleasure , when Bro . Alexander ' s son was introduced into Freemasonry , that he was
required to perform that ceremony after having quitted the chair for sixteen years , and he hoped that those who were seeking to rise to the IV . Master ' s chair would emulate those who had gone before . In homely language he expressed his gratitude , ancl wished them all long life and prosperity . The "Health of tho Visitors" was afterwards given , which was acknowledged bBro . Brandon .
y Some other toasts were given , and the evening was spent in the most complete harmony . Miss Phccbe Cohen , daughter of ono of the members of the lodgo , and scarcely seventeen years of age , made her debit as a vecidist on this occasion ; and tho powerful nature of her voice