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most cordially seconded the motion , and in a speech full of cordiality dilated upon the vast amount of energy which must have been required to secure such an unprecedented success . Bro . Saul Solomon P . M . supported the resolution , which was carried with acclamation . Bro . John Constable P . M ., in expressing his thanks , wished the brethren to understand that due recognition had been given by the
committees , in conferring tho rank of Vice-Patron ; tho regulations as to the charity jewel , instituted by H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , granted him permission to wear tho tri-colour ribbon ( pointing to it ) around his neck , at the end of which was appended the Charity jewel . The assembly then proceeded to banquet , which was most excellently served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Silver . Subsequently the usual toasts were proposed and
responded to . In offering tho health of tho Queen , the W . M . touched upon tho various topics of tho clay , many of which ho was sure must cause Her Majesty anxious thought , for which , however , tho gracious lady might well feel compensated by tho reflection that , in any case of emergency she might rely upon tho loyalty and right feeling of her subjects , as exemplified by the sympathetic and generous way the public cauo forward in the matter of the Indian Famine . The names of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . and tho rest of tho Grand Officers were
received with genuine heartiness . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of tho initiate , whom he commended for his very intelligent conduct during the course of the ceremony ; and the close attention he bestowed upon all the proceedings induced him to predict thafc the Lodge would have a bright member in Bro . Watson Smith , who , in his reply , stated that amongst other things , he had been impressed with
the fact thafc there was much to learn , and the sooner he sat down to his studies the better . The visitors severally responded ; all concurred in their appreciation of tho generous hospitality , and the unfeignedly fraternal welcome they had received from the Lodge . The I . P . M . next proposed the health of the W . M ., remarking that on the present as on former occasions he had only to mention the name
of Bro . John Peartree to be sure of a hearty response . They would all agree thafc in his capacity as Treasurer , as well as in his present position , the W . M . was entitled to their very best thanks , which are eminently due to him . In the past , as in the present , their choice had proved most advantageous to the Lodge . The W . M ., in responding , observed that ho was the oldest member of the Lodge ; he did
not mean in age , but in membership . Ho had hold tho office of Treasurer for eighteen years , and any service required of him would afford him pleasure to give . He would conclude by wishing all happiness and prosperity to every member of the Craffc . In proposing success to the Benevolent Fund , the W . M . said the fnnd had been established for 27 years , during which time a considerable amount of
good had been accomplished by the administration of timely and substantial relief . Although nothing is ever taken from a Visitor , the fund , subscribed solely by members , is in tho gratifying condition of amounting to the very respectable sum of £ 700 . He would here mention that Bro . Watson Smith , tho initiate , had very kindly given a donation of £ 1 Is towards it . He would couple with
this toast the name of Bro . Saul Solomon , the President . Bro . Solomon requested that Bro . Peartree would suggest something for him to say , inasmuch as the W . M . knew by heart all ins and outs of the fund , and being also its supporter and dispenser , he , by his speech upon the subject , generally contrived to take tho wind out of his ( Bro . Solomon ' s ) sails . He would , however , say that the
beneficial effects wrought since the institution of tho fund were eloquent in their appeal for its support . By its aid many a deserving brother has been able to ward off a fatal blow , or emigrate to a foreign land to retrieve his fallen fortunes . Tho name of Bro . R . Z . Bloomfield being submitted in connection with the toast of the Past Masters , he said he did not know why he should have been especially selected
from among the eminent Past Masters by whom he was surrounded , unless , as is frequently the case , he was deemed the least fitted for the duty , and was therefore called upon to do it . He wonld , however , assure the Worshipful Master , who himself did nothing by halves , but everything he undertook with perfect thoroughness , that the Past Masters were ever ready and willing to cordially assist him
in whatever duty they might be called upon to perform . Bros . Constable and P . Levy responded for Treasurer aud Secretary . The former expressed his satisfaction , in which he was sure all would join , at the excellent manner in which the banquet had been served , both in respect to its culinary qualities and table appointments . This being the first meeting in their new home , he trusted it to be the forerunner
of ev . m better to come . Ho most heartily thanked those from whose lips so many flattering sentiments of good will had issued , and with the help of the Grand Architect of the Universe , he hoped to con . tinne to the best of his abilities the services they were so kindly disposed to appreciate . Tbe W . M . then proposed the Officers . To a Master in the chair the assistance of the Officers is of the highest
importance . He was happy to be able to say that his staff always performed their duties in a manner leaving nothing to be desired , and he took the opportunity of thanking them for their trouble in perfecting themselves in the work , for the efficient conduct of the Lodge depended in a great measure npon the minor Officers . Bro . David Posener S . W . responded , and concluded his remarks by thanking the
W . M . for his kindness in bestowing so much praise upon the Officers , who , he had no doubt , would try and follow in the footsteps of so ex . cellent a predecessor . Afc this point entered five brethren , who met with a most cordial reception , namely—Bros . Fred Binckes , Jas . A . Birch and Joseph Hines ( both from Manchester ) , C . F . Matier P . G . W . Greece , J . E . Curteis Devon . When they were seated , the W . M . took the opportunity of proposing the Charities , to which
Bro . Binckes briefly replied , saying : In the course of a lengthened career in Masonry he had committed a great many solecisms , but he never remembered ever being so impertinent as to inflict his presence on any Lodge at so unseasonable an hour . But while the brethren here were enjoying their tranquil hours , in these tranquil groves , he and the brethren who had entered with him had been attending at one of the heaviest Quarterly Courts he ever remembered in connection with hia Institution . A member of this Lodge , whose arduous
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efforts on behalf of the Institutions hare met with such a large amount of success , being naturally anxious to be made acquainted with the result of the day ' s proceedings , requested him to look iu for that purpose at however late au hour . He was therefore here , and heartily thanked tho W . M . and brethren for their very kind and courteous reception . Indeed , he owed a debt of gratitude to the
W . M . for his warmly generous words . At this late hour , unless they wished it , he would not enter upon tho great subject of the Charities , for which ho was ever ready to plead , over and over again , and ever so many times over and over again , but would reserve it for a future opportunity . There was some excellent singing during the evening by Bros . Bayley , Constable , Smith , J . D . Barnett , & o .
Lodge of Friendship , No . 206 . —Hold its first winter meeting on Thursday , 11 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-sfcreefc . Present—Bros . Thos . Taylor W . M ., Jas . Stephens S . W ., E . Squirrell J . W ., W . Eumsey Treas ., John Eumsey Seo . ; the assistant officers , and about 25 members , ten of whom were Past Masters . There was a goodly array of work on the summons , which ,
in consequence of the unavoidable absence of Bro . Lesswaro and other candidates , was necessarily postponed . After the disposal of somo Masonic business , amongst which was the recommendation of the petition of a distressed brother to the Board of Benevolence , Bro . Taylor roso to beg tho members of the Lodge to accept what ho termed " a trifling present , " as a memento of his year of office .
The gift proved to be a rough and perfect ashlar complete . The former rough and unhewn as taken from the quarry , and the " perfect " a true die or square , made of the finest marble , without flaw or blemish , and with tho handiwork of tho real operative Mason fully displayed in its beautiful polish and finish . Tho shears , tackle , winch-gear , & c , displayed the masterly skill of the firsb artists in
metals . The whole formed , in a marked degree , a delightful combi . nation of the emblems of Free and Accepted and Operative Masonry . Amid the admiration of the brethren , Bro . Gamman proposed , and Bro . W . Rumsey seconded , thafc the thanks of the Lodge are due and are hereby given to Bro . Thos . Taylor W . M ., for his handsome
and useful present , showing as ifc does the great interest now and always evinced by him for the welfare of the Craft , and this his Lodge in particular , as well as his fraternal regard for all its members , and that a record of the same be inserted on the minutes . This was carried by acclamation . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 11 th of October , afc the Head Quarters of tho First Surrey Rifles , at Camberwell . Present—Bros . Henry Hammond W . M ., T . W . Carnell S . W ., Charles Fountain J . W ., W . J . Messenger P . M . and Secretary , T . Edmonstone as S . D ., C . H . Nevill as J . D ., T . A . Harper D . C , W . Hale I . G ., C . H . Rugg ( for W . Grant )
Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Mark S . Larlham , James Stevens , S . H . Wagstaff , George H . N . Bridges ; and Bros . Woodcock , C E . Goldring , Cranch , Hildreth , Yonge , Hatchins , Carpenter , Heufcon , J . J . Curtis , W . Foster , Scholey , Jarman , Yongman , Eldridge , H . Bridges , ancl others . Visitor —Bro . T . Spiller , Domatic 177 . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., who , after confirmation of previous minutes , raised Bro . Scholey to
the third degree . This comprised the whole of the ceremonial busi . ness , and tho Lodge then addressed itself to the discussion of proposed notices of motion on several important matters . Amongst these was a proposal to present the late Secretary , with a testi . monial of thanks for past earnest services , and which met with unanimous approval ; as did also a suggestion for the grant of a
retiring pension for life to Bro . Grant , Tyler , whose age and infirmi . ties prevented his continuance of the duties he had efficiently dis . charged for a period of ten years . Bro . Edmonstone submitted to the Lodge a proposal to contribute the sum of Twenty Guineas to the Indian Famine Fund , and his proposition would have found read y acceptance but for the difficulty of dealing with Lodge funds unless
by notice of motion , a vote in Lodge , and subsequent confirmation thereof , thus involving a delay of four months . It was thought to be unwise to suspend tho law regulating the disbursement of the monies of the Lodge even for so good and necessary a purpose , but it was pointed out that the Charity fund of the Lodgo might be so appro , priated without transgressing the by-laws , and it was therefore afc
length resolved that Ten Guineas shonld be contributed at once from that source , and that notice of motion should be given for a further sum of Ten Guineas from the Lodge funds , to be paid over iu the event of the present dire distress in India continuing . This arrangement appeared to satisfy all present , and the result of the discussion was cordially accepted after a debate of a full hour ' s duration . After
supper , which followed labour , the contents of the Charity box proved the strong desire of the Macdonald Lodge to take its share in the good work of succouring the distressed , feeding the hungry , and pro . moting Brotherly Love and Relief all the world over . The " final toast" was never better honoured than by this practical exemplifica . tion of the universal principles of our Order .
Era Lodge , No . 1423 . —The above Lodge mot on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at the Island Hotel , Hampton Court . Bro . E . H . Thiellay P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex P . M . 145 presiding , in the absence of tho W . M . Bros . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex S . W ., F . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex Sec , J . Baldwin P . G . P . Middlesex , W . Hammond P . P . G . D . Middlesex . The Lodge was opened and the minutes con .
firmed . Bro . H . A . Dubois , by the courtesy of the W . M ., initiated Messrs . Norton and Wheeler . Bro . T . J . Sabine was elected W . M . ; H . A . Dubois P . M . re-elected Treas . ; and J . Gilbert Tyler . A Pasfc Master ' s Jewel of the value of twelve guineas was voted to Bro . E . H . Thiellay on his retiring from the chair , as a mark of the esteem and regard in which he is held by the brethren . Refreshments followed , Bro . T . C . Walls P . G . Org . was present as a visitor .
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most cordially seconded the motion , and in a speech full of cordiality dilated upon the vast amount of energy which must have been required to secure such an unprecedented success . Bro . Saul Solomon P . M . supported the resolution , which was carried with acclamation . Bro . John Constable P . M ., in expressing his thanks , wished the brethren to understand that due recognition had been given by the
committees , in conferring tho rank of Vice-Patron ; tho regulations as to the charity jewel , instituted by H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , granted him permission to wear tho tri-colour ribbon ( pointing to it ) around his neck , at the end of which was appended the Charity jewel . The assembly then proceeded to banquet , which was most excellently served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Silver . Subsequently the usual toasts were proposed and
responded to . In offering tho health of tho Queen , the W . M . touched upon tho various topics of tho clay , many of which ho was sure must cause Her Majesty anxious thought , for which , however , tho gracious lady might well feel compensated by tho reflection that , in any case of emergency she might rely upon tho loyalty and right feeling of her subjects , as exemplified by the sympathetic and generous way the public cauo forward in the matter of the Indian Famine . The names of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . and tho rest of tho Grand Officers were
received with genuine heartiness . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of tho initiate , whom he commended for his very intelligent conduct during the course of the ceremony ; and the close attention he bestowed upon all the proceedings induced him to predict thafc the Lodge would have a bright member in Bro . Watson Smith , who , in his reply , stated that amongst other things , he had been impressed with
the fact thafc there was much to learn , and the sooner he sat down to his studies the better . The visitors severally responded ; all concurred in their appreciation of tho generous hospitality , and the unfeignedly fraternal welcome they had received from the Lodge . The I . P . M . next proposed the health of the W . M ., remarking that on the present as on former occasions he had only to mention the name
of Bro . John Peartree to be sure of a hearty response . They would all agree thafc in his capacity as Treasurer , as well as in his present position , the W . M . was entitled to their very best thanks , which are eminently due to him . In the past , as in the present , their choice had proved most advantageous to the Lodge . The W . M ., in responding , observed that ho was the oldest member of the Lodge ; he did
not mean in age , but in membership . Ho had hold tho office of Treasurer for eighteen years , and any service required of him would afford him pleasure to give . He would conclude by wishing all happiness and prosperity to every member of the Craffc . In proposing success to the Benevolent Fund , the W . M . said the fnnd had been established for 27 years , during which time a considerable amount of
good had been accomplished by the administration of timely and substantial relief . Although nothing is ever taken from a Visitor , the fund , subscribed solely by members , is in tho gratifying condition of amounting to the very respectable sum of £ 700 . He would here mention that Bro . Watson Smith , tho initiate , had very kindly given a donation of £ 1 Is towards it . He would couple with
this toast the name of Bro . Saul Solomon , the President . Bro . Solomon requested that Bro . Peartree would suggest something for him to say , inasmuch as the W . M . knew by heart all ins and outs of the fund , and being also its supporter and dispenser , he , by his speech upon the subject , generally contrived to take tho wind out of his ( Bro . Solomon ' s ) sails . He would , however , say that the
beneficial effects wrought since the institution of tho fund were eloquent in their appeal for its support . By its aid many a deserving brother has been able to ward off a fatal blow , or emigrate to a foreign land to retrieve his fallen fortunes . Tho name of Bro . R . Z . Bloomfield being submitted in connection with the toast of the Past Masters , he said he did not know why he should have been especially selected
from among the eminent Past Masters by whom he was surrounded , unless , as is frequently the case , he was deemed the least fitted for the duty , and was therefore called upon to do it . He wonld , however , assure the Worshipful Master , who himself did nothing by halves , but everything he undertook with perfect thoroughness , that the Past Masters were ever ready and willing to cordially assist him
in whatever duty they might be called upon to perform . Bros . Constable and P . Levy responded for Treasurer aud Secretary . The former expressed his satisfaction , in which he was sure all would join , at the excellent manner in which the banquet had been served , both in respect to its culinary qualities and table appointments . This being the first meeting in their new home , he trusted it to be the forerunner
of ev . m better to come . Ho most heartily thanked those from whose lips so many flattering sentiments of good will had issued , and with the help of the Grand Architect of the Universe , he hoped to con . tinne to the best of his abilities the services they were so kindly disposed to appreciate . Tbe W . M . then proposed the Officers . To a Master in the chair the assistance of the Officers is of the highest
importance . He was happy to be able to say that his staff always performed their duties in a manner leaving nothing to be desired , and he took the opportunity of thanking them for their trouble in perfecting themselves in the work , for the efficient conduct of the Lodge depended in a great measure npon the minor Officers . Bro . David Posener S . W . responded , and concluded his remarks by thanking the
W . M . for his kindness in bestowing so much praise upon the Officers , who , he had no doubt , would try and follow in the footsteps of so ex . cellent a predecessor . Afc this point entered five brethren , who met with a most cordial reception , namely—Bros . Fred Binckes , Jas . A . Birch and Joseph Hines ( both from Manchester ) , C . F . Matier P . G . W . Greece , J . E . Curteis Devon . When they were seated , the W . M . took the opportunity of proposing the Charities , to which
Bro . Binckes briefly replied , saying : In the course of a lengthened career in Masonry he had committed a great many solecisms , but he never remembered ever being so impertinent as to inflict his presence on any Lodge at so unseasonable an hour . But while the brethren here were enjoying their tranquil hours , in these tranquil groves , he and the brethren who had entered with him had been attending at one of the heaviest Quarterly Courts he ever remembered in connection with hia Institution . A member of this Lodge , whose arduous
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efforts on behalf of the Institutions hare met with such a large amount of success , being naturally anxious to be made acquainted with the result of the day ' s proceedings , requested him to look iu for that purpose at however late au hour . He was therefore here , and heartily thanked tho W . M . and brethren for their very kind and courteous reception . Indeed , he owed a debt of gratitude to the
W . M . for his warmly generous words . At this late hour , unless they wished it , he would not enter upon tho great subject of the Charities , for which ho was ever ready to plead , over and over again , and ever so many times over and over again , but would reserve it for a future opportunity . There was some excellent singing during the evening by Bros . Bayley , Constable , Smith , J . D . Barnett , & o .
Lodge of Friendship , No . 206 . —Hold its first winter meeting on Thursday , 11 th inst ., at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-sfcreefc . Present—Bros . Thos . Taylor W . M ., Jas . Stephens S . W ., E . Squirrell J . W ., W . Eumsey Treas ., John Eumsey Seo . ; the assistant officers , and about 25 members , ten of whom were Past Masters . There was a goodly array of work on the summons , which ,
in consequence of the unavoidable absence of Bro . Lesswaro and other candidates , was necessarily postponed . After the disposal of somo Masonic business , amongst which was the recommendation of the petition of a distressed brother to the Board of Benevolence , Bro . Taylor roso to beg tho members of the Lodge to accept what ho termed " a trifling present , " as a memento of his year of office .
The gift proved to be a rough and perfect ashlar complete . The former rough and unhewn as taken from the quarry , and the " perfect " a true die or square , made of the finest marble , without flaw or blemish , and with tho handiwork of tho real operative Mason fully displayed in its beautiful polish and finish . Tho shears , tackle , winch-gear , & c , displayed the masterly skill of the firsb artists in
metals . The whole formed , in a marked degree , a delightful combi . nation of the emblems of Free and Accepted and Operative Masonry . Amid the admiration of the brethren , Bro . Gamman proposed , and Bro . W . Rumsey seconded , thafc the thanks of the Lodge are due and are hereby given to Bro . Thos . Taylor W . M ., for his handsome
and useful present , showing as ifc does the great interest now and always evinced by him for the welfare of the Craft , and this his Lodge in particular , as well as his fraternal regard for all its members , and that a record of the same be inserted on the minutes . This was carried by acclamation . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 11 th of October , afc the Head Quarters of tho First Surrey Rifles , at Camberwell . Present—Bros . Henry Hammond W . M ., T . W . Carnell S . W ., Charles Fountain J . W ., W . J . Messenger P . M . and Secretary , T . Edmonstone as S . D ., C . H . Nevill as J . D ., T . A . Harper D . C , W . Hale I . G ., C . H . Rugg ( for W . Grant )
Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Mark S . Larlham , James Stevens , S . H . Wagstaff , George H . N . Bridges ; and Bros . Woodcock , C E . Goldring , Cranch , Hildreth , Yonge , Hatchins , Carpenter , Heufcon , J . J . Curtis , W . Foster , Scholey , Jarman , Yongman , Eldridge , H . Bridges , ancl others . Visitor —Bro . T . Spiller , Domatic 177 . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., who , after confirmation of previous minutes , raised Bro . Scholey to
the third degree . This comprised the whole of the ceremonial busi . ness , and tho Lodge then addressed itself to the discussion of proposed notices of motion on several important matters . Amongst these was a proposal to present the late Secretary , with a testi . monial of thanks for past earnest services , and which met with unanimous approval ; as did also a suggestion for the grant of a
retiring pension for life to Bro . Grant , Tyler , whose age and infirmi . ties prevented his continuance of the duties he had efficiently dis . charged for a period of ten years . Bro . Edmonstone submitted to the Lodge a proposal to contribute the sum of Twenty Guineas to the Indian Famine Fund , and his proposition would have found read y acceptance but for the difficulty of dealing with Lodge funds unless
by notice of motion , a vote in Lodge , and subsequent confirmation thereof , thus involving a delay of four months . It was thought to be unwise to suspend tho law regulating the disbursement of the monies of the Lodge even for so good and necessary a purpose , but it was pointed out that the Charity fund of the Lodgo might be so appro , priated without transgressing the by-laws , and it was therefore afc
length resolved that Ten Guineas shonld be contributed at once from that source , and that notice of motion should be given for a further sum of Ten Guineas from the Lodge funds , to be paid over iu the event of the present dire distress in India continuing . This arrangement appeared to satisfy all present , and the result of the discussion was cordially accepted after a debate of a full hour ' s duration . After
supper , which followed labour , the contents of the Charity box proved the strong desire of the Macdonald Lodge to take its share in the good work of succouring the distressed , feeding the hungry , and pro . moting Brotherly Love and Relief all the world over . The " final toast" was never better honoured than by this practical exemplifica . tion of the universal principles of our Order .
Era Lodge , No . 1423 . —The above Lodge mot on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at the Island Hotel , Hampton Court . Bro . E . H . Thiellay P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex P . M . 145 presiding , in the absence of tho W . M . Bros . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex S . W ., F . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex Sec , J . Baldwin P . G . P . Middlesex , W . Hammond P . P . G . D . Middlesex . The Lodge was opened and the minutes con .
firmed . Bro . H . A . Dubois , by the courtesy of the W . M ., initiated Messrs . Norton and Wheeler . Bro . T . J . Sabine was elected W . M . ; H . A . Dubois P . M . re-elected Treas . ; and J . Gilbert Tyler . A Pasfc Master ' s Jewel of the value of twelve guineas was voted to Bro . E . H . Thiellay on his retiring from the chair , as a mark of the esteem and regard in which he is held by the brethren . Refreshments followed , Bro . T . C . Walls P . G . Org . was present as a visitor .