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self , had . Masonry deeply at heart . It was true that he was an enthusiast , ancl did button-hole every brother from whom he could gain information , for as Masonry was communicated orally , there was no other way of attaining it but by working in lodges of instruction , aud with duly qualified brethren . He intended to be faithful to that lodge and carry out the working as afc the West-end , for he saw no hope of the divergence between the Masonic instructors being healed , and so they had
established that lodge in the East . He did not know how to find words to express his gratitude to the members for making him the first Master , and ifc should be his chief study to make peace , harmony , and good will , the principles they should carry out . The W . M . said no ship could sail , however good its captain , if he had not good officers , and so it was wifch a lodge . In Bro . Hawkins , S . AV ., they had a thorough working Mason , ever
ready to learn and instruct others . The J . AV . was entitled to equal commendation , and he too was an ardent Mason . He also paid the S . D ., J . D ., ancl I . G . similar compliments , and went on to say what could he tell them about Bro . Rule , P . G . Purst . ? He had been for forty years a working Mason , ancl to him they would look up in all cases of doubt and difficulty . AVith such officers he could not doubt the lodge must prosper , and he called upon all pi * esenfc to drink the toasfc in a bumper .
The S . W ., Bro . HAWKINS , returned thanks for the very kind way in which their healths had been proposed and accepted , and each of the officers were grateful for the high position in which they hacl been placed . The AV . M . gave " The Masonic Press , " "Bro . Cocks , the host , " ancl "Bro . Saqui , " which were each duly responded to , ancl the meeting broke np well pleased with the commencement and good prospects of the Doric Lodge ( No . 1253 ) .
DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . 206 ) .- —The anniversary meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last , December Sth , at the Masonic Hall , Fetter-lane . Bro . B . Paissen , AA . M ., presided , supported by his officers , and a numerous body of visitors . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , Bros . Lundrleld and Nash were examined as to their proficiency , which being considered satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the third degree , and they were
severally raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The W . M . then resumed to the second degree , when Bro . AVilson , the W . M . was presented , ancl afterwards installed as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The early part of the installation ceremony was performed by the retiring AV . M ., the addresses being given by Bros . Adlarcl and Brett , P . M . s The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Henry Thompson , S . AV . ; Osborne , J . AV . ; MeekhamS . D . ; SimpsonJ . D . ; and SmithI . G . ; Bro . Elmes was
, , , re-appointed as Secretary . The W . M . then proceeded in a very able manner to initiate Mr . Alfred AVoolf and Mr . Frederick Stephenson into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Tho lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned to refreshment . After the formal toasts had been given and disposed of , the AV . M . proposed the health of Bro . llussen , the immediate P . M ., and in very complimentary terms presented him with the jewel voted to him by the brethren of
the lodge , and expressed a hope thafc he might livelong to wear it . Bro . Russen returned thanks , and said it should be his constant study to deserve their kindness and assist the lodge by every means in his power . The health of the W . M . was given and heartily responded to , ancl Bro . Russen acknowledged the toast of the Past Masters . The AV . M . then gave the Officers of the lodge , for which Bro . Thompson returned thanks . The W . M . next gave the Masonic Charitiesand referred to the fact
, that as Bro . Russen would be the Steward to represent their lodge at the next festival he trusted the brethren would support him well upon that occasion , so that their subscription might be the largest that hacl ever come from the Domatic Lodge . Bro . J . Smith spoke at some length to the toast , ancl entered into a detail of the merits of the Masonic Charities . The toast was drunk with great cordiality , and upwards of £ 20 was subscribed to be placed in the hands of Bro . Russen as their contribution .
Some other toasts were given and the evening Was spent in the most harmonious manner . LODG-E OE CONFIDENCE ( No . 228 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the Sth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . It being the night of installation of the W . M . elect ( Bro . J . Burch ) the ceremony was performed by Bro . Stephen Burton AVilson , P . G . D ., in his usually
impressive style . The officers appointed were Bros . J . Friday Rogers , S . W . ; C . Ii . Woodward , J . AV . ; Robins , S . D . Webb J . D . ; Kirby , I . G . A sum of £ 10 10 s . was voted out of the lodge funds for the Lancashire distress , to which the visitors most liberally added a further sum of £ 3 3 s ., making a total of £ 13 13 s ., to be transmitted to the Lord Mayor . The brethren adjourned to a sumptions banquet to which about sixt y sat down . Bro . S . Ii . Wilson returned thanks for the Grand
Officers past and present . The toast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , who ably advocated its claims and urged upon the brethren to do as they did last year and send another brother to act as Steward at the forthcoming festival . A visiting brother from Lancashire returned thanks for the liberality of the lodge . A few other toasts interspersed , with some excellent harmonv , brought a most agreeable evening to a termination .
INSTRUCTION . UNITED MAEINEES' LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . — The anniversary meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , which is held under the sanction of the United Mariners' Lodge ( No . 33 ) , took place at the Three Cranes , Mile End Road , on Thursday , the 27 th ult .,. present Bros . Hampton , W . M . ; —• Johns , S . A \ . ; — Gottleib , J . W . ; A . E . Harris , S . D . ; W . E . Stevens , I . G-. ; J . Henderson ,.
E . Curtis , John Thomas , P . M . ; AV . Rule , P . G . Purst . ; W . Marner , W . Benham , J . Gaskell , AV . H . Wynne , H . Bradley , W .. AVyafct , C . Fordham , W . Prater , and many others . After the preliminary business of the lodge , the brethren , about forty in number , sat down to a very excellent repast , provided by the host , Bro . Scurr , in his best style . After supper , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given ancl responded to , the AV . M . Bro . HamptonP . Mcalled the attention of the brethren
, ., to the great event ofthe evening , the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . Bradley , the preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction . He could not add to Bro . B . ' s name , P . M ., P . Z ., or any other Masonic title . He was plain Brother Bradley , as the highest office he had ever held in Masonry was J . W ., aud that only lately . He had , however , by his study of our mystic art , entitled himself to the highest honour a Mason could arrive at , the respectadmirationand the love of every brother who had the
, , pleasure of his acquaintance , or had received thafc instruction which he was at all times ready ancl willing to impart to all that might desire to avail themselves of his assistance . He washappy to say that the brethren had a clue appreciation of the value of our worthy brother by presenting him with a small testimonial of their approbation ancl regard in the shape of a portrait , in a Masonic frame , to correspond with the subject ,
which represented our brother in the act of explaining the tracing , board in the second degree . The portrait was much admired ,, he was happy to say ; and as far as the likeness and expression were concerned ifc was faultless , and reflected the greatest credit on the talent of the artist . This was a most unprecedented circumstance that our brother , who had not passed the chair of lodge , should receive , at his hands , this proof of the esteem in which he was held . Hacl he been a P . M ., a jewel would have
been the probable shape in which the gift would have been bestowed ; under the circumstances , the portrait was thought the most appropriate shape that could be adopted . However , asBro . Bradley was now , he was happy to say , the W . M . designate of a new lodge ( the Doric ) , to be consecrated on the second Wednesday of next month , he hoped on some other occasion to present Bro . B . with some more substantial proof of their regards The W . M . said he felt he was incapable of saying more , and he
only wished that the pleasure of this duty hacl fallen to the lot of some one who could have done more justice to the subject . However he hoped the brethren would take the will for thedeed . — -The W . M " . resumed the chair amidst the plaudits of the assembly . Bro . BEADLEY , on rising , ivas received with vociferous cheering . AVhen silence was restored , the Bro . said he felt at a loss for words to express his feelings ; indeed , too much praise had beeu given to him . AVhat he had done for the improvement
and instruction of his brethren , he had only rendered to others what had been extended to him , and he considered it the duty of every brother to give instruction to all , as far as he had the power . The Master had alluded to the small number that used to meet previously to his coming amongst them , andalso to the prosperous state of the funds , which had enabled this Lodge of Instruction to give five guineas each to the Girls' and Boys
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Metropolitan.
self , had . Masonry deeply at heart . It was true that he was an enthusiast , ancl did button-hole every brother from whom he could gain information , for as Masonry was communicated orally , there was no other way of attaining it but by working in lodges of instruction , aud with duly qualified brethren . He intended to be faithful to that lodge and carry out the working as afc the West-end , for he saw no hope of the divergence between the Masonic instructors being healed , and so they had
established that lodge in the East . He did not know how to find words to express his gratitude to the members for making him the first Master , and ifc should be his chief study to make peace , harmony , and good will , the principles they should carry out . The W . M . said no ship could sail , however good its captain , if he had not good officers , and so it was wifch a lodge . In Bro . Hawkins , S . AV ., they had a thorough working Mason , ever
ready to learn and instruct others . The J . AV . was entitled to equal commendation , and he too was an ardent Mason . He also paid the S . D ., J . D ., ancl I . G . similar compliments , and went on to say what could he tell them about Bro . Rule , P . G . Purst . ? He had been for forty years a working Mason , ancl to him they would look up in all cases of doubt and difficulty . AVith such officers he could not doubt the lodge must prosper , and he called upon all pi * esenfc to drink the toasfc in a bumper .
The S . W ., Bro . HAWKINS , returned thanks for the very kind way in which their healths had been proposed and accepted , and each of the officers were grateful for the high position in which they hacl been placed . The AV . M . gave " The Masonic Press , " "Bro . Cocks , the host , " ancl "Bro . Saqui , " which were each duly responded to , ancl the meeting broke np well pleased with the commencement and good prospects of the Doric Lodge ( No . 1253 ) .
DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . 206 ) .- —The anniversary meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last , December Sth , at the Masonic Hall , Fetter-lane . Bro . B . Paissen , AA . M ., presided , supported by his officers , and a numerous body of visitors . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , Bros . Lundrleld and Nash were examined as to their proficiency , which being considered satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the third degree , and they were
severally raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The W . M . then resumed to the second degree , when Bro . AVilson , the W . M . was presented , ancl afterwards installed as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The early part of the installation ceremony was performed by the retiring AV . M ., the addresses being given by Bros . Adlarcl and Brett , P . M . s The W . M . then appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Henry Thompson , S . AV . ; Osborne , J . AV . ; MeekhamS . D . ; SimpsonJ . D . ; and SmithI . G . ; Bro . Elmes was
, , , re-appointed as Secretary . The W . M . then proceeded in a very able manner to initiate Mr . Alfred AVoolf and Mr . Frederick Stephenson into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Tho lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned to refreshment . After the formal toasts had been given and disposed of , the AV . M . proposed the health of Bro . llussen , the immediate P . M ., and in very complimentary terms presented him with the jewel voted to him by the brethren of
the lodge , and expressed a hope thafc he might livelong to wear it . Bro . Russen returned thanks , and said it should be his constant study to deserve their kindness and assist the lodge by every means in his power . The health of the W . M . was given and heartily responded to , ancl Bro . Russen acknowledged the toast of the Past Masters . The AV . M . then gave the Officers of the lodge , for which Bro . Thompson returned thanks . The W . M . next gave the Masonic Charitiesand referred to the fact
, that as Bro . Russen would be the Steward to represent their lodge at the next festival he trusted the brethren would support him well upon that occasion , so that their subscription might be the largest that hacl ever come from the Domatic Lodge . Bro . J . Smith spoke at some length to the toast , ancl entered into a detail of the merits of the Masonic Charities . The toast was drunk with great cordiality , and upwards of £ 20 was subscribed to be placed in the hands of Bro . Russen as their contribution .
Some other toasts were given and the evening Was spent in the most harmonious manner . LODG-E OE CONFIDENCE ( No . 228 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the Sth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . It being the night of installation of the W . M . elect ( Bro . J . Burch ) the ceremony was performed by Bro . Stephen Burton AVilson , P . G . D ., in his usually
impressive style . The officers appointed were Bros . J . Friday Rogers , S . W . ; C . Ii . Woodward , J . AV . ; Robins , S . D . Webb J . D . ; Kirby , I . G . A sum of £ 10 10 s . was voted out of the lodge funds for the Lancashire distress , to which the visitors most liberally added a further sum of £ 3 3 s ., making a total of £ 13 13 s ., to be transmitted to the Lord Mayor . The brethren adjourned to a sumptions banquet to which about sixt y sat down . Bro . S . Ii . Wilson returned thanks for the Grand
Officers past and present . The toast of " The Visitors" was responded to by Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , who ably advocated its claims and urged upon the brethren to do as they did last year and send another brother to act as Steward at the forthcoming festival . A visiting brother from Lancashire returned thanks for the liberality of the lodge . A few other toasts interspersed , with some excellent harmonv , brought a most agreeable evening to a termination .
INSTRUCTION . UNITED MAEINEES' LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . — The anniversary meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , which is held under the sanction of the United Mariners' Lodge ( No . 33 ) , took place at the Three Cranes , Mile End Road , on Thursday , the 27 th ult .,. present Bros . Hampton , W . M . ; —• Johns , S . A \ . ; — Gottleib , J . W . ; A . E . Harris , S . D . ; W . E . Stevens , I . G-. ; J . Henderson ,.
E . Curtis , John Thomas , P . M . ; AV . Rule , P . G . Purst . ; W . Marner , W . Benham , J . Gaskell , AV . H . Wynne , H . Bradley , W .. AVyafct , C . Fordham , W . Prater , and many others . After the preliminary business of the lodge , the brethren , about forty in number , sat down to a very excellent repast , provided by the host , Bro . Scurr , in his best style . After supper , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given ancl responded to , the AV . M . Bro . HamptonP . Mcalled the attention of the brethren
, ., to the great event ofthe evening , the presentation of a testimonial to Bro . Bradley , the preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction . He could not add to Bro . B . ' s name , P . M ., P . Z ., or any other Masonic title . He was plain Brother Bradley , as the highest office he had ever held in Masonry was J . W ., aud that only lately . He had , however , by his study of our mystic art , entitled himself to the highest honour a Mason could arrive at , the respectadmirationand the love of every brother who had the
, , pleasure of his acquaintance , or had received thafc instruction which he was at all times ready ancl willing to impart to all that might desire to avail themselves of his assistance . He washappy to say that the brethren had a clue appreciation of the value of our worthy brother by presenting him with a small testimonial of their approbation ancl regard in the shape of a portrait , in a Masonic frame , to correspond with the subject ,
which represented our brother in the act of explaining the tracing , board in the second degree . The portrait was much admired ,, he was happy to say ; and as far as the likeness and expression were concerned ifc was faultless , and reflected the greatest credit on the talent of the artist . This was a most unprecedented circumstance that our brother , who had not passed the chair of lodge , should receive , at his hands , this proof of the esteem in which he was held . Hacl he been a P . M ., a jewel would have
been the probable shape in which the gift would have been bestowed ; under the circumstances , the portrait was thought the most appropriate shape that could be adopted . However , asBro . Bradley was now , he was happy to say , the W . M . designate of a new lodge ( the Doric ) , to be consecrated on the second Wednesday of next month , he hoped on some other occasion to present Bro . B . with some more substantial proof of their regards The W . M . said he felt he was incapable of saying more , and he
only wished that the pleasure of this duty hacl fallen to the lot of some one who could have done more justice to the subject . However he hoped the brethren would take the will for thedeed . — -The W . M " . resumed the chair amidst the plaudits of the assembly . Bro . BEADLEY , on rising , ivas received with vociferous cheering . AVhen silence was restored , the Bro . said he felt at a loss for words to express his feelings ; indeed , too much praise had beeu given to him . AVhat he had done for the improvement
and instruction of his brethren , he had only rendered to others what had been extended to him , and he considered it the duty of every brother to give instruction to all , as far as he had the power . The Master had alluded to the small number that used to meet previously to his coming amongst them , andalso to the prosperous state of the funds , which had enabled this Lodge of Instruction to give five guineas each to the Girls' and Boys