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Diary For The Week.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK .
We shall be greatly obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the kingdom would favour us with , a copy of their summonses each time of issue .
SATURDAY , 20 th FEBRUARY .
715—I ' amnure , City Terminus Hotel , Caunon-strect . 13 tH—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . 1425—Hyde Park , 1 Craven-road , Paddiugton . 1-19—Peace , Masonic Hall , Meltham . 308—Prince George , Bottoms , Eastwood , Yorks .
MONDAY , 22 nd FEBRUARY .
¦ I—Royal Somerset House and Inverness , Freemasons' Hull . 26—Castle Lodgo of Harmony , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James's . 28—Old Kings Arms , Freemasons' Hall . 79—Pythagorean , Ship Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich . 183—Unity , London Tavern , Eishopsgate-street . 002—Burgoyne , Anderton's Hotol , Fleet-street .
¦ 18—Industry , Freemasons Hall , West-street , Gateshead . 302—Hope , Masonic Hall , Bradford . 307—Prince Frederick , White Horse Hotel , Hebdcn Bridge 827—St . John ' s , Masonic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury , Yorks . R . A . 4-18—Regularity , Freemasons' Hall , Halifax .
TUESDAY . 23 rd FEBRUARY .
11—Tuscan , Freemasons' Halt . 92—Moira , London Tavern , Bishopsgatc-street . Ill—Faith , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . 115—Prudent Brethren , Freemasons' Hall . 180—Industry , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basingliall-strect . 205—Israel , City Terminus Hotol , Cannon-street .
250—Prince of Wales , Willis ' s Booms , St . James s . 1158—Southern Star , Montpclier Tavern , Walworth-road ( Station ) . —Kmcrgenc ; 1196 ' —Urban , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gatc . 13-18—Ebury , Morpeth Arms Tavern , Millbank . It . A . 7—Boyal York Chapter of Perseverance , Freemasons' Hall . H . A . 180—St . James ' s Union , Freemasons' Hall . 418—St . James ' , Freemasons' Hall , Halifax .
WEDNESDAY . 24 th FEBRUARY .
2—Antiquity , Freemasons' Hall . " 12—Euphrates , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street . 507— United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kenniugton . 754—High Cross , Seven Sisters' Tavern , Page Greon , Tottenham . 898—Temperance in the East , Private Assembly Rooms , 0 Newby-place , Popla
1050—Victoria , Andcrton s Hotel , Fleet-street . 1119—St . Bede , Mechanics' Institute , Jarrow . - R . A . 13—Union Waterloo , Freemasons' Hall , Woolwich . Northumberland and Berwick Lodge of Mark Masters , Masonic Hall , Map !' street , Newcastle-on-Tyne .
200—Huddersficld , Masonic Hall , Huddersfleld . 301—Philanthropic , Masonic Hall , Leeds . 17 , 30—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Clcckheaton , Yorks . 1283—Rybttrn , Masonic Rooms , Sowerby Bridge , Yorks . R . A . 387—Moravian , Masonic Hall , Shipley .
THURSDAY , 25 th FEBRUARY .
General Committee , Girls School , Freemasons Hall , at 1 . 22—Neptune , Guildhall Tavern , Groshum-strect . 31—Mount Moriah , Freemasons' Hall . H 5—Prosperity , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-stveet . ( Hf—Grenadiers , Freemasons' Hall . 09—Shakespeare , Albion Tavern , Aldersgatc-street .
858—South Middlesex , Beaufort Hotel , North-end , Ftillmm . 871—Royal Oak , White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford . R . A . 20—St . Albans , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . R . A . Ill—Faith , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . R . A . 057—Canonbnry , Masons' Arms , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-strect . R . A . 1385—Gladsmuir , Red Lion Hotel , Barnct .
Ill—Restoration , Freemasons' Hall , Archer-street , Darlington . -130—Scientific , Private Room , Binglcy . 810—Craven , Devonshire Hotel , Skiptor .. 001—Phcenix , Ship Hotel , AVestgate , Rotherham . 071—Trafalgar , Commercial-sU'Cct , Btittey , York * . 1-118—Fraternity , Freemasons' Hall , Wellington-road , Stockton-on-Tees , R . A . 208—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury . R . A . 307—Good Intent , White Horse , Hebdcn Bridge , near Halifax .
FRIDAY , 26 th FEBRUARY .
197—Jerusalem , Freemasons' Hall . 609—Fitz-Roy , Head Quarters , Hon . Artillery Company . 8 G 1—FiusbuiT , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton . R . A . 131—Caledonian , Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadeuhall-strect . R . A 710—Belgravo , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-strcct . R . A . 802—Whittington , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street .
11-12—MirheUi , Assembly Room , Eastthorpc , Mil-field , Yorks . 1385—Gladsmuir , Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . R . A . 212—Magdalen , Town Hall , Doncastor . Royal Kent Rose Croix Chapter , No . 20 Masonic Hall , Mapie-street , Newcastle on-Tyne .
SATURDAY , 27 th FEBRUARY . 1102—Wharncliffc , Rose and Crown Hotel , Penistone . EDINBURGH DISTRICT .
MONDAY—310—St . Clair , Freemasons' Hall . TUESDAY—m-Defcnsive ISaml , Alexander Hall , Coekbnrn-street . R . A . -10—Naval and Military , Freemasons' Hall . WEDNESDAY—112—St . John , Fisher-row , iloval Hotel , Musselburgh . THURSDAY—302—Caledonian , Freemasons' Hall . FRIDAY—223—Trafalgar , 5-1 Ilcni . 'trcl-strcct , Leith .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Temple Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 173 . —This vonng and rapidly increasing Lodge met r . t the Green Dragon , Stepney , on Monday , the 8 th , to celebz-ate the first installation since its consecra - tion . Bro . T . S . Mortlock P . M ., Tnistlo "So . 8 , supported by the Officers . The Lodge was opened , and a Board of Installed Masters
was formed , and Bro . F . Binckes G . S . presented Bro . C . E . Laccy S . W . and W . M . elect for installation . The ceremony was carefully and impressively rendered by the retiring Master , Bro . T . S . Mortlock . On tho re-admission of tho brethren , the AV . M . invested his Officers as follows :--Bros , Mortlock I . P . Jl , and Treasurer , G . Ycrry S . W .,
Notices Of Meetings.
E . Gottheil J . W ., Marsh M . O ., Molo S . O ., Snow J . O ., J . Hood Secre . tary , Sturtevant Organist , Grant Tyler , & o . Bro . Shaboo P . G . Chaplain for Middlesex rose to express to the W . M . and brethren in open Lodge tho great gratification he and his brother visitors had felt in witnessing the able and impressive manner Bro . Mortlock had
performed his duties . Bros . Winn and F . Binckes followed , the latter endorsiug all that fell from the lips of the Rev . Bro . ; there were in this degree but few who wero able to perform those duties , and it necessarily fell very heavy on those brethren ; and he was pleased to see the example shown by the outgoing Master , and he
hoped it would be followed by his successor . The W . M ., in appropriate terms , presented Bro . T . S . Mortlock with a very elegant gold Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of esteem and regard , and appreciation of his services as first Past Master of tho Temple Lodge . Bro . Mortlock suitably replied , after which the Lodge was closed , and the
brethren sat down to a very sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Walters . The usual loyal toasts were given , including those of Earl Percy G . M ., and the Earl of Limerick Deputy G . M . Bro . P . Binckes returned thanks for the Grand Officers , and Bro . Winn P . M . Kent Lodge for the Visitors . The toast of the W . M ., P . M . ' s , Officers , & o . followed , and the brethren separated , after enjoying a very pleasant evening .
Domatic Lodge , No . 177 . —This Lodge meeting was held on Friday , 12 th February , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Geo . Everett W . M ., A . Treadwell S . W ., J . Willing J . W ., J . Smith P . G . P . Treasurer , T . Williams Secretary , W . Palmer S . D ., J . Buscall J . D . G . Clarke I . G ., P . M . ' s Brett P . G . P ., Ferguson , Tims , W . F . Smith , Fonlger , also Bros . Parker , Harris , Goodfellow , Purchase , Jones and
75 others . Visitors—Bros . Betts W . M . 1351 , Young P . M . 11 Crowhurst 209 , Ellis 1381 , Stiles 1507 , Walls 1503 , Fisher 834 , & o , The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Kichards , Parker , Sergeant , Bensley , Holder and Harris were duly raised to the third degree . Bros . Marriott , Turner , Herbage , Gibson and Bupkin , the latter by permission of W . M . 1507 , were passed to second degree . Messrs . R . W . Robinson , R . Beverstock and F . H .
Plummer initiated , Bro . W . H . Orchard joined . W . M . Bro . Everett , although suffering from severe cold , performed the ceremonies in a very impressive manner , ably assisted by Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . The brethren , 103 in number , adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Anderton ' s best style . Some characteristic speeches and first class music from Bros . Ellis , Walls and St yles afforded a pleasant relief after the arduous duties of the Lodge .
Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 . —A very numerous gathering of brethren assembled at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , E . C , on Monday , the 15 th inst . The special attraction beiDg a desire to do honour to Bro . John Rees , the W . M . elect , whose installation was announced to take place on that evening . Prior to this event some Lodge business had to be disposed of , the most
important of which was the conferring of the Master Mason ' s degree upon Bro . Barber , and initiating into the ancient mysteries Mr . George Downing . These ceremonies , as well as the rather difficult ono of installation , were performed by Bro . John Constable , tho retiring W . M ., with consummate ability . The several addresses wero delivered with rare excellence and marked feeling , securing
the undivided attention of the audience , whose approbation was loudly expressed . The newly installed Master , addressing a few appropriate observations to each , invested his officers as follows , Bros . John Constable I . P . M ., J . D . Barnett J . W ., D . Posener J . W ., J . Peartree Treasurer , Phil . Levy Secretary , Bilby Organist , George Pare S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Croker I . G ., Vesper Tyler . The proceedings
now became highly interesting . Bro . Saul Solomon P . M . rose and delivered a most excellent address , in which he , in aptly chosen sentences , enumerated the high qualities which distinguished Bro . Constable , tho I . P . M ., and cited the great advantages the Lodge had gained through his instrumentality , not only during his year of office but ever since he had been coivnected with it . It afforded him
unalloyed pleasure to present Bro . Constable with a slight token of the high esteem and affection in which he is held . It consisted of a handsome P . M . ' s gold jewel , an elegant silver salver , and a testimonial ou vellum , in a costly Alhambra frame . This last Bro . Solomon considered the most important , inasmuch as it may be handed down from generation to generation , and upon it his postority may gaze
with pardonable pride as having been prosented to their ancestor in token of the high esteem and love in which he was held by hi 3 fellow men . The inscriptions on vellum , and with obvious alterations on the salver , were as follows : — " Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 . The brethren of this Lodge , at a meeting thereof , held at tho City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , E . C , on the 18 th day of January
1875 , resolved unanimously to present this testimonial , with a jewel and a silver salver , to Bro . John Constable , in recognition of tho many services which he had rendered to the Lodge , and of the efficient manner in -which the duties of its W . M . had been performed by him during the then expiring year of his Mastership , and also as a mark of the brethren ' s admiration of his qualities as a man and a
Mason . Presented in open Lodge , on the 15 th of February 1875 . " Bro . Constable briefly , but feelingly thanked the brethren for their , what he deemed exaggerated appreciation of the slight services ho had been able to render , and promised that such energies as he possessed would , in future , as they have been in the past , be directed to promote the prosperity of the Lodge . The brethren then adjourned
to the baiiquettmg hall , whore an elegant spread awaited them , provided by Bro . Silver , whose name is a sufficient guarantee that the good things placed on the table were not only of the best quality , but prepared with the culinary skill that has ever distinguished that brother ' s operations . The newly installed Master presided , and ,
when tho cloth was removed , proceeded to dispose of the various toasts . The responses were brief . Jwon Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Steward , checked his usual flow of eloquence when called upon to respond for the Grand Officers . This duty , he said , very often fell to his lot , although he was not entitled to it , he certainly was nearly ,
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Diary For The Week.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK .
We shall be greatly obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the kingdom would favour us with , a copy of their summonses each time of issue .
SATURDAY , 20 th FEBRUARY .
715—I ' amnure , City Terminus Hotel , Caunon-strect . 13 tH—Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . 1425—Hyde Park , 1 Craven-road , Paddiugton . 1-19—Peace , Masonic Hall , Meltham . 308—Prince George , Bottoms , Eastwood , Yorks .
MONDAY , 22 nd FEBRUARY .
¦ I—Royal Somerset House and Inverness , Freemasons' Hull . 26—Castle Lodgo of Harmony , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James's . 28—Old Kings Arms , Freemasons' Hall . 79—Pythagorean , Ship Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich . 183—Unity , London Tavern , Eishopsgate-street . 002—Burgoyne , Anderton's Hotol , Fleet-street .
¦ 18—Industry , Freemasons Hall , West-street , Gateshead . 302—Hope , Masonic Hall , Bradford . 307—Prince Frederick , White Horse Hotel , Hebdcn Bridge 827—St . John ' s , Masonic Temple , Halifax-road , Dewsbury , Yorks . R . A . 4-18—Regularity , Freemasons' Hall , Halifax .
TUESDAY . 23 rd FEBRUARY .
11—Tuscan , Freemasons' Halt . 92—Moira , London Tavern , Bishopsgatc-street . Ill—Faith , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . 115—Prudent Brethren , Freemasons' Hall . 180—Industry , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basingliall-strect . 205—Israel , City Terminus Hotol , Cannon-street .
250—Prince of Wales , Willis ' s Booms , St . James s . 1158—Southern Star , Montpclier Tavern , Walworth-road ( Station ) . —Kmcrgenc ; 1196 ' —Urban , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gatc . 13-18—Ebury , Morpeth Arms Tavern , Millbank . It . A . 7—Boyal York Chapter of Perseverance , Freemasons' Hall . H . A . 180—St . James ' s Union , Freemasons' Hall . 418—St . James ' , Freemasons' Hall , Halifax .
WEDNESDAY . 24 th FEBRUARY .
2—Antiquity , Freemasons' Hall . " 12—Euphrates , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street . 507— United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kenniugton . 754—High Cross , Seven Sisters' Tavern , Page Greon , Tottenham . 898—Temperance in the East , Private Assembly Rooms , 0 Newby-place , Popla
1050—Victoria , Andcrton s Hotel , Fleet-street . 1119—St . Bede , Mechanics' Institute , Jarrow . - R . A . 13—Union Waterloo , Freemasons' Hall , Woolwich . Northumberland and Berwick Lodge of Mark Masters , Masonic Hall , Map !' street , Newcastle-on-Tyne .
200—Huddersficld , Masonic Hall , Huddersfleld . 301—Philanthropic , Masonic Hall , Leeds . 17 , 30—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Clcckheaton , Yorks . 1283—Rybttrn , Masonic Rooms , Sowerby Bridge , Yorks . R . A . 387—Moravian , Masonic Hall , Shipley .
THURSDAY , 25 th FEBRUARY .
General Committee , Girls School , Freemasons Hall , at 1 . 22—Neptune , Guildhall Tavern , Groshum-strect . 31—Mount Moriah , Freemasons' Hall . H 5—Prosperity , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-stveet . ( Hf—Grenadiers , Freemasons' Hall . 09—Shakespeare , Albion Tavern , Aldersgatc-street .
858—South Middlesex , Beaufort Hotel , North-end , Ftillmm . 871—Royal Oak , White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford . R . A . 20—St . Albans , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . R . A . Ill—Faith , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . R . A . 057—Canonbnry , Masons' Arms , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-strect . R . A . 1385—Gladsmuir , Red Lion Hotel , Barnct .
Ill—Restoration , Freemasons' Hall , Archer-street , Darlington . -130—Scientific , Private Room , Binglcy . 810—Craven , Devonshire Hotel , Skiptor .. 001—Phcenix , Ship Hotel , AVestgate , Rotherham . 071—Trafalgar , Commercial-sU'Cct , Btittey , York * . 1-118—Fraternity , Freemasons' Hall , Wellington-road , Stockton-on-Tees , R . A . 208—Three Grand Principles , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury . R . A . 307—Good Intent , White Horse , Hebdcn Bridge , near Halifax .
FRIDAY , 26 th FEBRUARY .
197—Jerusalem , Freemasons' Hall . 609—Fitz-Roy , Head Quarters , Hon . Artillery Company . 8 G 1—FiusbuiT , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton . R . A . 131—Caledonian , Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadeuhall-strect . R . A 710—Belgravo , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-strcct . R . A . 802—Whittington , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street .
11-12—MirheUi , Assembly Room , Eastthorpc , Mil-field , Yorks . 1385—Gladsmuir , Red Lion Hotel , Barnet . R . A . 212—Magdalen , Town Hall , Doncastor . Royal Kent Rose Croix Chapter , No . 20 Masonic Hall , Mapie-street , Newcastle on-Tyne .
SATURDAY , 27 th FEBRUARY . 1102—Wharncliffc , Rose and Crown Hotel , Penistone . EDINBURGH DISTRICT .
MONDAY—310—St . Clair , Freemasons' Hall . TUESDAY—m-Defcnsive ISaml , Alexander Hall , Coekbnrn-street . R . A . -10—Naval and Military , Freemasons' Hall . WEDNESDAY—112—St . John , Fisher-row , iloval Hotel , Musselburgh . THURSDAY—302—Caledonian , Freemasons' Hall . FRIDAY—223—Trafalgar , 5-1 Ilcni . 'trcl-strcct , Leith .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Temple Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 173 . —This vonng and rapidly increasing Lodge met r . t the Green Dragon , Stepney , on Monday , the 8 th , to celebz-ate the first installation since its consecra - tion . Bro . T . S . Mortlock P . M ., Tnistlo "So . 8 , supported by the Officers . The Lodge was opened , and a Board of Installed Masters
was formed , and Bro . F . Binckes G . S . presented Bro . C . E . Laccy S . W . and W . M . elect for installation . The ceremony was carefully and impressively rendered by the retiring Master , Bro . T . S . Mortlock . On tho re-admission of tho brethren , the AV . M . invested his Officers as follows :--Bros , Mortlock I . P . Jl , and Treasurer , G . Ycrry S . W .,
Notices Of Meetings.
E . Gottheil J . W ., Marsh M . O ., Molo S . O ., Snow J . O ., J . Hood Secre . tary , Sturtevant Organist , Grant Tyler , & o . Bro . Shaboo P . G . Chaplain for Middlesex rose to express to the W . M . and brethren in open Lodge tho great gratification he and his brother visitors had felt in witnessing the able and impressive manner Bro . Mortlock had
performed his duties . Bros . Winn and F . Binckes followed , the latter endorsiug all that fell from the lips of the Rev . Bro . ; there were in this degree but few who wero able to perform those duties , and it necessarily fell very heavy on those brethren ; and he was pleased to see the example shown by the outgoing Master , and he
hoped it would be followed by his successor . The W . M ., in appropriate terms , presented Bro . T . S . Mortlock with a very elegant gold Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of esteem and regard , and appreciation of his services as first Past Master of tho Temple Lodge . Bro . Mortlock suitably replied , after which the Lodge was closed , and the
brethren sat down to a very sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Walters . The usual loyal toasts were given , including those of Earl Percy G . M ., and the Earl of Limerick Deputy G . M . Bro . P . Binckes returned thanks for the Grand Officers , and Bro . Winn P . M . Kent Lodge for the Visitors . The toast of the W . M ., P . M . ' s , Officers , & o . followed , and the brethren separated , after enjoying a very pleasant evening .
Domatic Lodge , No . 177 . —This Lodge meeting was held on Friday , 12 th February , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Geo . Everett W . M ., A . Treadwell S . W ., J . Willing J . W ., J . Smith P . G . P . Treasurer , T . Williams Secretary , W . Palmer S . D ., J . Buscall J . D . G . Clarke I . G ., P . M . ' s Brett P . G . P ., Ferguson , Tims , W . F . Smith , Fonlger , also Bros . Parker , Harris , Goodfellow , Purchase , Jones and
75 others . Visitors—Bros . Betts W . M . 1351 , Young P . M . 11 Crowhurst 209 , Ellis 1381 , Stiles 1507 , Walls 1503 , Fisher 834 , & o , The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Kichards , Parker , Sergeant , Bensley , Holder and Harris were duly raised to the third degree . Bros . Marriott , Turner , Herbage , Gibson and Bupkin , the latter by permission of W . M . 1507 , were passed to second degree . Messrs . R . W . Robinson , R . Beverstock and F . H .
Plummer initiated , Bro . W . H . Orchard joined . W . M . Bro . Everett , although suffering from severe cold , performed the ceremonies in a very impressive manner , ably assisted by Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . The brethren , 103 in number , adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Anderton ' s best style . Some characteristic speeches and first class music from Bros . Ellis , Walls and St yles afforded a pleasant relief after the arduous duties of the Lodge .
Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 . —A very numerous gathering of brethren assembled at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , E . C , on Monday , the 15 th inst . The special attraction beiDg a desire to do honour to Bro . John Rees , the W . M . elect , whose installation was announced to take place on that evening . Prior to this event some Lodge business had to be disposed of , the most
important of which was the conferring of the Master Mason ' s degree upon Bro . Barber , and initiating into the ancient mysteries Mr . George Downing . These ceremonies , as well as the rather difficult ono of installation , were performed by Bro . John Constable , tho retiring W . M ., with consummate ability . The several addresses wero delivered with rare excellence and marked feeling , securing
the undivided attention of the audience , whose approbation was loudly expressed . The newly installed Master , addressing a few appropriate observations to each , invested his officers as follows , Bros . John Constable I . P . M ., J . D . Barnett J . W ., D . Posener J . W ., J . Peartree Treasurer , Phil . Levy Secretary , Bilby Organist , George Pare S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Croker I . G ., Vesper Tyler . The proceedings
now became highly interesting . Bro . Saul Solomon P . M . rose and delivered a most excellent address , in which he , in aptly chosen sentences , enumerated the high qualities which distinguished Bro . Constable , tho I . P . M ., and cited the great advantages the Lodge had gained through his instrumentality , not only during his year of office but ever since he had been coivnected with it . It afforded him
unalloyed pleasure to present Bro . Constable with a slight token of the high esteem and affection in which he is held . It consisted of a handsome P . M . ' s gold jewel , an elegant silver salver , and a testimonial ou vellum , in a costly Alhambra frame . This last Bro . Solomon considered the most important , inasmuch as it may be handed down from generation to generation , and upon it his postority may gaze
with pardonable pride as having been prosented to their ancestor in token of the high esteem and love in which he was held by hi 3 fellow men . The inscriptions on vellum , and with obvious alterations on the salver , were as follows : — " Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 . The brethren of this Lodge , at a meeting thereof , held at tho City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , E . C , on the 18 th day of January
1875 , resolved unanimously to present this testimonial , with a jewel and a silver salver , to Bro . John Constable , in recognition of tho many services which he had rendered to the Lodge , and of the efficient manner in -which the duties of its W . M . had been performed by him during the then expiring year of his Mastership , and also as a mark of the brethren ' s admiration of his qualities as a man and a
Mason . Presented in open Lodge , on the 15 th of February 1875 . " Bro . Constable briefly , but feelingly thanked the brethren for their , what he deemed exaggerated appreciation of the slight services ho had been able to render , and promised that such energies as he possessed would , in future , as they have been in the past , be directed to promote the prosperity of the Lodge . The brethren then adjourned
to the baiiquettmg hall , whore an elegant spread awaited them , provided by Bro . Silver , whose name is a sufficient guarantee that the good things placed on the table were not only of the best quality , but prepared with the culinary skill that has ever distinguished that brother ' s operations . The newly installed Master presided , and ,
when tho cloth was removed , proceeded to dispose of the various toasts . The responses were brief . Jwon Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Steward , checked his usual flow of eloquence when called upon to respond for the Grand Officers . This duty , he said , very often fell to his lot , although he was not entitled to it , he certainly was nearly ,