Lodge Of Asaph, No. 1319.

quired of them but they were over ready to undertake it . Bro . Chamberlin P . M . and Secretary responded to the toast of the Past Masters ; Bro . Leon for the Visitors , and took the opportunity of preferring a request that his friend Bro . Swanborough would propose him as a joining member of the Lodge . The Officers were next complimented , and shortly afterwards the Tyler gave tho parting toast . The evening waa enlivened by some capital songs , & o .

Domatic Lodge, No. 177.

DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 .

AN event of considerable importance to all concerned in the welfare of this old Lodge took place on the occasion of its last regular meeting , which was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on Friday , 9 th inst ., a testimonial being that evening presented to its worthy Treasurer and P . M . Bro . George Everett . The Lodge was presided over b y Bro . Wm . Herbage W . M ., who was supported

by Bros . W . M . Foxcroft S . W ., P . Pierpoint J . W ., Geo . Everett P . M . Treas ., Thomas Morris Sec , H . Bowman Spink P . M ., W . J . Ferguson P . M ., J . R . Foulger P . M ., IsaacBuscall P . M ., E . White P . M ., Frederic

Kent P . M ., Harry Price S . D ., A . Simner J . D ., Eobert Montague I . G ., Richard Harvey Steward , and the following visitors : —H . Wootton 1986 , H . M . Appleton S . W . 1381 , H , Massey P . M . 619 , 1928 , C . H . Everett 1987 , G . Coles 1381 , H . Stiles I . P . M . 1507 , W . T . Buxton

1381 , E . Ayling W . M . 975 , B . T . Whitley P . M . 946 P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , T . H . Pulsford P . M . 1158 , E . J . Vincent W . M . 1963 , J . W . Bafcton S . D . 1613 , W . E . Greaves 1744 , W . Mann P . M . 186 , T . H . Hartley 1068 , W . H . Baker l . G . 1446 , 0 . W . Blake 1185 , W . P . Webb P . M . 1381 , G . A . Potter J . W . 1964 , H . Share 1558 , W . H . Coubran

1657 , Eobert H . Clemow J . D . 1589 , F . H . Clemow P . M . 1744 , Ac . The business of the evening comprised the raising of Brother H . M . Emerson , the passing of Brother E . J . Cook , and the initiation of Mr . Carlo Torriani and Mr . William Haines , all three of the ceremonies being worked in a very efficient manner . The special business of the evening—the presentation to Bro . Everett P . M . —

occupied the attention of the W . M . as soon as fche other business had been disposed of . In the course of an address which the Master delivered , he remarked that when he was installed as W . M . of the Domatic Lodge he referred to the especial pleasure he had felt in investing Brother Everett with the collar of Treasurer , as he was then convinced that the Lodge would be pleased

to retain him in the office , and he felt that the way in whioh the testimonial about to be presented had been subscribed to was ample proof that he was not wrong in his surmise . Brother Everett carried out the work of his office efficiently and well , and in saying so he bore in mind that the office was no sinecure ; no office of such a character could be in so large a Lodge as the Domatic . No

matter on what branch of Lodge affairs they wanted advice , they always benefitted from an appeal to the Treasurer , who , of all the Officers , was most worthy of compliment . It might be there were brethren in the Lodge who considered some of the officers did nofc quite come up to the standard , bufc he thought there was only one opinion in regard to Bro . Everett , who was universally admitted to

be all that could be desired . It had made a very great impression on his ( the speaker's ) mind when Bro . Everett first presided as W . M . in the Domatic Lodge . He then explained the true principles of Freemasonry most ably , and so long as he had known him he had always acted up to its teachings . The W . M . hoped Bro . Everett would long live to act for the welfare of the Lodge , and adorn the

office he now so ably filled . He then begged Bro . Everett ' s acceptance of fche testimonial which the brethren offered , as an expression of their goodwill towards him , it consisted of a silver tea and coffee service , an engrossed souvenir with lisfc of subscribers , and a gold brooch and earrings for Mrs . Everett . The brethren

hoped that the articles would long be used by Bro . Everett and his wife , and thafc they would , in years to come , remain in the family , as a token of the esteem in which Bro . Everett and his wife were held . The W . M . concluded by wishing them long life , health , and prosperity . The silver tea caddy bore the following inscription : — Presented , with a Silver Tea and Coffee Service , to Bro . GEORGE EVERETT ,

P . M . 177 , 1381 , and P . Z . 177 , 1381 , As a token of esteem and respect , by the Brethren and Friends of the Domatic Lodgo , No . 177 . November 1883 . The scroll , on which is inscribed the names of the subscribers , is of quite a novel kind , from a design by Bro . Harry Price , S . D . of the Lodge , and beautifully painted by Miss Chasgois , daughter of

Bro . P . Chargois , of the Atlingworth Lodge , Brighton ; the border being composed of lilies and pomegranates . At the top , forming a centre , is a column surmounted by a globe with a veil thrown over it , the whole forming a very pretty representation of net work , lily work , and pomegranates . It is nicely framed in oak , and forms a very handsome souvenir of the occasion . It reads as follows : —

Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , Bro . W . HERBAGE W . M . Presented , with a Silver Tea and Coffee Service , in open Locige , To Bro . GEORGE EVERETT , P . M . and Treasurer , As a mark of esteem and respect , by fche Lodge , and the following

members and friends . Also a Gold Brooch and Earrings for Mrs . GEORGE EVERETT , as a souvenir of the occasion . Hero follows a list of tho subscribers to the testimonial—98 names in

all—ancl at the foot tho following signatures : — Isaac Bnscall P . M . Hon . Treasurer . Harry Price S . D . ) Joint Eichard Harvey W . S . ) Hon . Secfi . ' 9 th November 1883 . Bro . Everett rose for fche purpose of acknowledging tho gift . He was

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not usually at a loss , he said , for something to say , bufc the occasion was such an exceptional one thafc he must ask for the consideration of the brethren . The expressions , "the present is one of the happiest moments of my life , " or " my heart is too full to allow me to find words to thank you , " stereotyped phrases thongh they were , most trnly represented his feelings . He

was really too mnch affected to properly express himself . The movement , whioh had terminated in the gift of tbe handsome articles he saw before him , had been of so ' spontaneous and popular a oha . raoter as to show that the gift was the gift of the general body of members of the Lodge . He further prized the Testimonial because he found on the list of subscribers to it , not only the names of members

who had been associated with him in fche Lodge during fche pasfc few years , bufc also old members , as well as members who had but recently joined them . It contained the names of the oldest Past Masters , notably Bro . Baker P . M . and Father of the Lodge , Bro . J . Brett , also a P . M . of the Lodge , and a brother to whose kindly encouragement he owed his present position in Freemasonry j

Bro . Foulger , another of the oldest P . M . ' s ; Bro . Ferguson , a Mason to whom he was particularly obliged , as it was to him he looked for any assistance he might require at the present , when , in consequence of absence or other canses , he was nnable to attend personally to the work of his office . But it was invidious for him to enumerate the names of the numerous subscribers—all were equally kind , and he

was equally indebted to all . He considered it indeed a kindness that they had thought of his wife . She was one who thought much better of Freemasonry than many Masons' wives did , and he felfc she would prize very highly the gift the brethren had made her at his hands . If he had failed in thanking the brethren as he ought to have done , they must consider it was from want of power rather than from

want of intention . He expressed his thanks to the officials of the Testimonial Committee , to whose kindly services he considered much of the success was due , and concluded by again tendering hia acknowledgments to all concerned ; he should ever esteem the gift as a very dear one , and trusted that those who should come after him wonld see in it the expression of the kindly feelings entertained

towards him by the members of the Domatic Lodge . The W . M . then proceeded to close the Lodge , before doing which , however , he suggested that a telegram should be sent to H . E . H . the M . W . G . M . congratulating him on his birthday . This was agreed to with acclamation , was despatched , and later on most graciously acknowledged by the Prince of Wales . At the close of the labours

of fche evening the brethren partook of a banquet , whioh was presided over by the W . M ., who in due course proposed the customary toasts . The brethren had particular pleasure in wishing their Grand Master long life , health , and prosperity on his natal day . His Eoyal Highness was a great acquisition fco Freemasonry , shedding lustre on the Order , and devoting great attention to its welfare . Bro . Ferguson

P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . Ifc was afc all times a pleasure to propose this toast . The W . M . had that night had a heavy amount of work , and had acquitted himself most ably . The W . M . expressed his thanks ; Bro . Ferguson had stated that the Lodge was proud of its Master , he ( the speaker ) could assure the brethren that he was most sincerely prond of his Lodge . It was his endeavour to afford

enjoyment and to give pleasure to each member . He then proposed the health of the Initiates , which toast was warmly received , and acknowledged by the two newly admitted brethren . The visitors were next complimented . This was always a popular toast in the Domatic j much could be said in support of it , but it was perhaps sufficient to acknowledge the honour the guests had conferred by

visiting the Lodge . The W . M . hoped they had enjoyed themselves , and were satisfied with what had been done for them that night . Several of the visitors having replied , the toast of the P . M . ' s waa given from the chai / , and this Bro . Foulger acknowledged . He regretted that he had been kept away for some time past from this ; his mother Lodge . He was glad to see that the members had that

day done honour to one who really deserved honouring . He was proud to be associated , as he had been for years past , with Bro . Everett , and gratified to see what the brethren had that evening done for him . The services Bro . Everett had been called upon to perform had been faithfully and zealously carried out , aud ho hoped

that both he and his wife might live long to continue their interest in the welfare of the Lodge , and to utilize the testimonial presented them . The toasts of the Treasurer , the Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge were severally proposed , and having been acknowledged , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .

Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 .

THE annual visits which our official duties call upon us to make to those Lodges with which we have been intimately associated during the whole , or the greater part , of fche time the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE has been in existence , seem fco act on our mind in much tho same way as milestones do which we meet while journeying along a country road . They also serve forcibly to impress ns with the rapid flight of time , and , as each one is reached , call up memories

of those which have preceded it . We live throngh tho events of years gone by , and opportnnity is afforded us of comparing the prosent with the past . The FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE has recorded tbe consecration of many a Lodge dnring the nine years it has been before tho Masonic world , some of which have fulfilled the expectations of their founders ; others have taken a course different to what was proposed at the outset ; while others again , we are forced to admit , aro

for from what their founders intended they should be . It has been the custom in many cases , when a new Lodge has been proposed , to give some special reason for its promotion beyond the mere desire to advance tbe general welfare of the Order , almost as though a special excuse were necessary to account for the application for a warrant being made . The support of the Charities has been given as the raison d'etre in many instances ; the desire for a Lodge limited to tho