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Lodge ? and I feel sure that thero are many brethren who would have fufilled tho Secretary's duties with far greater ability than I have done , though , I hope I may be allowed to say , not with a more earnest desire to do their duty . We are reminded in tho course of onr ceremonies that nature has implanted in our breasts deep and indissoluble attachment to the land of our birth ; and this , I think ,

may be extended to the Lodge which saw our birth in Masonry . At all events , that feeling of attachment has always influenced mo in tho fulfilment of my duties . I have felt that , as a dutiful child , I was bound to do all in my power to further the interests of my mother Lodge , oven if at times it may havo required a slight stretch of my cable-tow ; and I hope I may take this handsome

gift of yours as an index that I have been to some extent successful . I thank yon all , from tho bottom of my heart , for the great kindness yon have exhibited towards me , not only in the heyday of pleasure , but in tho time of affliction ; and in accepting this beautiful testimonial , allow mo to say that I shall never look npon it without feelings of the greatest pleasure , not only on account

of its intrinsic value , but as an evidence of what I esteem far moro highly—the good will and good opinion of my Masonic brethren . Once more I thank yon . The Worshipful Master : Brethren , I feel that our thanks are due to Brother Atkins for the great skill and ability he has shown in executing this parchment . It is really a work of art , and I am sure I cannot be wrong in moving that a cordial vote

of thanks to Bro . Atkins bo entered on the minutes . Bro . Welch ( Senior Warden ) : I havo much pleasure in seconding the motion . Bro . Balling : Perhaps I may bo allowed to add my own special thanks to Bro . Atkins for so kindly devoting his timo and talents in my behalf . I ought to have done so just now , but under the peculiar circumstances of my position , I am sure Bro . Atkins will not feel that

I intended any slight to his beautiful workmanship . It entitles him to my warmest thanks . The motion was put and carried unanimously . The watch , which is a , handsome keyless English gold lever , bears Bro . Railing ' s initials in monogram , aud also tho following inscription —Presented to Bro . T . J . Balling , by the brethren of the Angel Lodge of Freemasons , No . 51 , in grateful recognition of his valued and efficient services as Secretary . Colchester , 18 th May 1875 .

Faith . Chapter , No . 141 . —This Chapter met on Wednesday , tic 19 th instant , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street . Comps . C . C . Taylor , the M . E . Z ., in the first chair , N . Glnckstein II ., and C . Hogard J . There were also present Comps . E . Gottheil P . Z ., W . Gompertz S . E ., M . Bamberger Treasurer , J . Constable S . N ., Finder as P . S ., Longstaff Janitor , and a number of lay companions . Bros . Weingott and

Kinnear having been duly introduced , obtained the privileges of tho degree in accordance with the prescribed form . In performing the somewhat difficult ceremony tho M . E . Z . proved how perseverance , and a resolute will , may conquer obstacles which timid minds would shrink from in despair . Thero are not a few who complacently accept the coveted honour of First Principal of a Royal Arch Chapter who

most unconcernedly ignore tho fact that to till so exalted a position honourably and creditably a tolerable acquaintance at least with tho ritual is of tho first importance . In these cases thoy quietly depute a P . Z . of their own , or , if that be not practicable , an obliging one from another Chapter to do the work which properly devolves upon tho presiding chief . Comp . Taylor , however had had a trner conception

of what was expected from him . IIo set an excellent example , by showing that although the nature of his daily avocations prevents him from bestowing much time or thought upon the acquisition of the requisite knowledge , ho nevertheless managed to make himself sufficiently proficient to enable him to conduct tho business of the Chapter to the satisfaction of its members . After a repast ,

exceedingly well served , under the superintendence of Comp . W . Smith , and to judge by tho bright , happy and contented faces surrounding the board , greatly appreciated by tho assembly , the various toasts were disposed of . In proposing the health of the M . E . Z ., Comp . E . Gottheil P . Z . expressed his surprise and gratification to find that , in spite of adverse circumstances , Comp . Taylor had found timo for

the attainment of the knowledge necessary for the successful conduct of tho business in the Chapter ; for this our admiration may be freely given . Bat the M . E . Z . had another claim upon our esteem , arising from his amiable disposition , noble aspirations , his tact and genial temperament , qualities qnite as essential to the well-ruling of either Lodgo or Chapter as a thorough acquaintance with the ritual . These

qualities were eminently conspicuous in tho First Principal , the com . panions therefore may rest satisfied that while under such guidance tho future prosperity of the Chapter is secure . In reply , the M . E . Z . said ho felt deeply grateful for tho kindness aud forbearance which had ever been manifested towards him . Whatever his deficiencies , and of these none were more conscious than himselfthey would give

, him credit that whenever he undertook a duty , ho never shirked , but endeavoured to perform it to the best of his abilities . He wonld tako this opportunity to express his grateful thanks to Comps . N . Glnckstein the II . and Hogard the J . of this Chapter . Ho was sure the companions must have been pleased and highly gratified with tho way in which these two officers performed their onerous duties . Great

thanks were also duo to Comps . Finder and Constable , for their valuable aid to Comp . Gompertz , upon whom so much depended , and last , bur , certainly not lpast , toCnmp . Bamberger , tho Hon . Treasurer , who , having the reputation of being a millionaire , is undoubtedly the right man in the right place , an advantageous man . a man capable of

being drawn upon to any amount . To each of these compl- ' meats the several companions responded in felicitous terms . Comps . Weingott and Kinnear responded to the toast for the cxaltecs . Comps . Burnett , Constable , Finder and Kinnear contributed to the pleasures of the evening by various songs , and the happy gathering dispersed at the hour of ten .

Bedford Lodge , No . 157—A meeting of this Lodge , among whose members are many brethren distinguished in the Craft , was held on Friday evening , 14 th May , at Freemasons' Hall , Great

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Queen-street , Lincolu's-inn-fields , Bro . L . J . Drew in the chair . Follitt S . W ., Walton J . W ., Hill P . M . Secretary , Creak S . D ., Poole J . D ., BuckhnrstT . G ., and Past Masters , J . Cubitt , Past Grand Pursuivant , W . Holland , Brander , Briggs and Smith . The Lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . Liddall , Gill and Gunter were passed

to tho degree of Fellow Craft , and Mr . Waterhonso , having been ballofcted for , was duly initiated into the Order , the ceremonies being very well rendered by tho W . M . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren sal ; down to a capital banquet provided by Bro . Francatelli and superintended by Bro . Knill . The W . M . proposed

the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with great enthusiasm . Bro . Briggs P . M . proposed the toast of the W . M . in eulogistic terms , which was duly responded to . Bro . Mitchell , of the St . Andrews Lodge , responded as a visitor . Tho toasts of tho Wardens , Officers and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a vory agreeable evening .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 19 th May , at Bro . Chard's , White Hart , Abchnrcli Lane , when thero were present Bros . Walker W . M ., Blackball S . W ., I . Botibol J . W ., Blinkhoru S . D ., Bedell J . D ., Craske I . G ., & c . Lodge was opened in first degree , and Bro . S . Botibol , a candidate for second degree , having answered tho usual questions , was entrusted , and retired . Tho Lodgo was then opened in the second

degree , and Bro . S . Botibol was duly passed . Bro . Gomm , a candidate for third degree , answered the usual questions . The Lodgo was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . Bedell , having previously answered the several questions , was raised to tho degree of M . M . It was then proposed , and carried unanimously , that Bro . Blackball be W . M . at tho next meeting . The Lodge was then formally closed , and the brethren separated .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 221—Met on 19 th of May 1875 , at Commercial Hotel , Bolton . Present—Bros . E . Goomo W . M ., J . M . Butter S . W ., C . Stanley J . W ., James Richardson S . D ., Job H . Greenhalph J . D ., J . W . Taylor P . Prov . G . Org . D . C , Thos . Whitaker Steward , C . Walker , Pro . G . Tyler , Tyler , Matthew Fielding Secretary ,

G . P . Brockbank P . Prov . G . S . D . Treasurer . Past Masters—Bros . T . Mitchell , Ferguson , Morris . Visitor—Bro . J . Walker , W . M . Lodge 37 , Bolton . Business transacted—Opened at 6 p . m ., confirmed minutes , proceeded to 3 rd degree , raised Brother James Hoyle , closed to 2 nd degree , passed Bros . William Hoyle and William Broughton , closed at S p . m , adjourned to banquet .

Frederick of Unity , No . 452 . —The first regular meeting was held on Tuesday , May 18 th , at the Station Hotel , Sutton . Prosent : —W . Bros . Arthur J . Dickinson W . M ., W . Stanley Mastermau S . W ., J . W . Sugg J . W ., J . Robins P . M . and Treasurer , Magnus Ohreu P . M . aud Secretary , A . F . Jefl ' ery J . D ., H . Frances D . C , Edwin II . Sugg Organist , Chas . H . Edmands I . G ., Wm . Church Poole

I . P . M ., Bros . G . Edward Ohren , F . A . Manning , S . II . Christmas , and W . C . Holmes . Visitors : —Bros . Major George Barlow S . W . 321 , S . C Burke Prov . Graud Master for Jamaica ( Scotch Const . ) , Robert Burder 1317 , D . B . Woodward P . M . 171 , and E . M . Haigh P . M . 29 and P . G . S . The minutes of last meeting were read , confirmed and signed . Bros . Christmas and G . Edward Ohren were raised , and also , at tho

request of the W . M . of tho Lornc Lodge , No . 1317 , Bro . R . E . Burder , who has been initiated and passed in the Ltrno Lodge . Bro , Holmes was passed . The Secretary reported that Bro . Charles M . Ohren had been raised iu the South Norwood Lodge , No . 1139 , and Bro . John Wm . Gray had been passed aud raised in tho Stockwell Lodge , No . 1339 , since the meeting iu August last . Tho S . W ., Bro ,

iv m . Stanley Masterman , was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . James Robins P . M . was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Magnus Ohren P . M . aud Secretary moved , according to notice , "That the last edition of the bye-laws of this Lodgo being exhausted , that the ' Standing Committee' be requested to revise the present byelaws , and report thereon at tho next meeting of the Lodge

with cost of reprinting , " which was agreed to . Tho Standing Committee ' s Report was received and adopted . The accounts had been audited , and the sum in tho Treasurer ' s hands was £ G 8 Is . Arrears , £ 50 10 s Gel . A letter was read from tho widow of tho late Rev . 0 . F . Qwcn , requesting that a petition bo recommended to tho

Lodgo of Benevolouce from this Lodgo , being the last Lodge of which the late brother was a subscribing member . Tho petition was agreed to , and the recommendation signed by the W . M ., Wardens aud Past Masters , and a sum of five guineas awarded to Mrs . Owen from the Lodgo Fund of Benevolence . The Lodge was then closed , aud tho members sat down to a capital banquet .

Windsor Castle Lodgo , No . 771 . —The last meeting of tho winter session of this Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , St . Albansstreet , Windsor , on Tuesday , 11 th May . Bro . Greviilo Horsloy Palmer W . M . The Lodge was opoued in due form . Tho business of tho evening consisted in raising Bros . Lester and Gerster to tho 3 rd degree , ¦ Hid i . Uu the iui ; ,, aiuu of Mr . Joseph Ju ' at . soii , Wiudiui ' , i ; . to tho

mysteries of the Order . A report of the committee on the revision of the bye-law was submitted to the Lodgo , and agreed upon . After which , a most interesting event occurred , viz .: —the presentation of a handsome testimonial to Bro . Dcverenx , the Senior P . M . of the Lod ge in acknowledgment of his past and valuable services . Bio . Dcverenx is one of the founders of No . 771 , and through his untiring zeal and

energy was erected , opened and dedicated in the year 1 SG 1 , a most beautiful Masonic Temple , of which every brother connected with it has just reason to be proud . Tho fabric itself was erected originally by Sir Christopher Wren , the Grand Master of England , in the reign of Charles II ., and it was through Bro . Dcverenx ' s energy that tho freehold was purchased , and interior of the bnilding adorned and embellished , this temple is to be solely devoted to the