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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . — On Thursday , the 14 th inst ., tho brethren of this Lodgo met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , when the following Officers were present : — Bros . Camming W . M ., Rath I . P . M ., Ebner S . W ., Aspinall J . W ., Boyd P . M . Treas ., Paas P . M . Sec , Taylor S . D ., Dr . Jagielski J . D ., Dr . Corrio Jackson I . G ., Lancaster D . C , together with several
Past Masters . Tho Visitors wero Bros . Saegert P . M . 548 , Alais P . M . 834 , Thomas 969 , J . Boyd 23 , Hasler 610 , Hayes 619 , Smith 228 , Milinson 1201 , Jekyll 1319 . The Lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , it was then advanced , and Bro . Bryant was raised . The Lodge waa resumed in the first degree , and the W . M . presented Bro . Bryant with the
distinctive jewel which the members of the Polish National Lodge , by the special permission of the Grand Lodge of England , are allowed to wear . Ho called on Bro . Rath I . P . M . to explain to Bro . Bryant the peculiar meaning of the decoration . This Bro . Rath did in the following words : Bro . Bryant , —In giving into yonr custody the jewel of onr Lodge , and by placing the same on yonr breast , I am
conferring on you an honour of which you may justly bo proud . Thoro aro not many Lodges , either in England or elsewhere , which are so distinguished . Tho jewel of the Snow White Eagle , with ¦ wings spread heavenward , is a token of so exceptional a favour that when you como to understand its real meaning you will be doubly proud to wear it . A White Eagle is bat an heraldic symbol , bnt this
represents tho Polish National Eagle , and it must in your heart signify tho token of honour , and of steady resistance , ovon unto death , to all oppressors of liberty . Let its symbolic wings always remind you of tho undying spirit of freedom , lovo , and charity to all men , of whatsoever nationality or creed . Let its silvery white colour bo a mark of singleness of purpose , disinterestedness of aim , and purity
of motive . Let the fact of its being an eagle remind you . that it is tho kingly bird which was privileged to stand by the side of Jupiter , to carry the thunder , and , while it is strong and mighty , it soars superior to low passion and narrow minded motives , The W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , thanked the I . P . M . for his kindness . There was now another matter which engaged the
attention of the brethren—namely , the presentation , by the W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , of the Commander ' s White Eagle to the I . P . M . Tho W . M . in a few words reminded the brethren that it was the first time in the history of tho Lodge that such a distinction had ever been paid to a P . M . Tho gift was made to show how they appreciated the noble conduct of Bro . Rath during his year of office ; he concluded
by hoping that he ( Bro . Rath ) might live many years to wear it . Bro . Rath felt as though the kindness and consideration of the brethren towards him , knew no limits . The honour which thoy had that night conferred on him , by the presentation of the Commander's White Eagle , filled his breast with sentiments , to express which his lips refused to find words sufficiently suitable . The honour of the
Commander's Eagle had been conferred on but few . It had been far from his hopes and expectations ever to attain it when he first entered on his duties in the chair . In looking back ou his term of office , he could but ask himself what had ho clone to merit such a distinction ? Ho conld not find an answer ; except , perhaps , that ho had struck out boldly to accomplish his work . If Eagles were tho trno symbols of
merit , then the Polish Eagle , for which ho entertained such feelings of veneration , on account of its great historical value , was certainly the ono distinction which he should esteem most ; and , far from daring to bo tho Commander of the heraldic King , he would ou all occasions , when his zeal for charity , humanity , or any other Masonic precept should fail him , fly for protection and shelter under the mighty wings
of this " Prince of the Spheres , " so that it might , with a few flaps of its powerful wings , lift him again into those pure regions were all sordid consideratious of self vanish , ancl where nothing but noble instincts aud the loftiest of all virtues , tho disinterested lovo of our fellow man , reigns supreme . Bro . Rath concluded by once more thanking tho brethren for their generous gift , of which he should
never cease to be proud . The Lodge then voted ten guineas each to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , to be placed respectively on the lists of Bros . Rath and Boyd , who aro Stewards for those Institutions . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was provided in Bro . Best ' s first class style . After the Loyal toasts the gavel was entrusted to Bro . Rath , who proposed the health
of the W . M . All were eager to do honour to the toast of the Master . His ( the speaker ' s ) task was therefore a light one . In one respect , however , he felt some diffidence , inasmuch as the brethren of the Lodge had grown to be such excellent spokesmen aud orators that it became more and more difficult to say any thing which should prove worthy of their attention . If he dismissed the subject with
a few neatly turned phrases , none would be the worse for it , and he might be contented thus to have fulfilled hia duty . Bub tho W . M . had toiled and worked for the weal of this community forseven long years , until he attained the summit of the ladder , and he is doing his utmost during his tenure to hold and keep them together by tho bonds of friendship and goodwill . There is no doubt that we have sailed through the greater part of our present year in as pleasant a
manner as we could possibly have wished , and from day to day our happiness and comfort has been increasing . If this is not a sign of ability on the part of the head of this republic , and of qualities well befitting the ruler of a Lodge , he was unable to find any . Where all were glad to be happy , where not a discordant sound is to he heard , where , in fact , life flows in an even and prosperous stream , there surely good men abide , —
" Wo man singt da lass dich nieder , Bose menscbea haben keine lieder !" A truism of the divine Schiller he was anxious to apply to the Lodge . " Abide where people laugh and sing , For wicked spirits have no such thing . " This was tho sum total of pratee which , they could , that night bestow
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on the W . M ., and he trusted that they would thereby make him as happy as he had endeavoured to make them . The W . M . thanked the brethren for the flattering way in which they had received the toast , and assured them that he had the interest of the Polish National Lodge at heart . He had always endeavoured to promote harmony and good fellowship at the different meetings of the
members , and trusted that he had given the brethren satisfaction . He then asked tho brethren to drink the health of the I . P . M ., and briefly reminded them how Bro . Rath had striven to uphold and maintain the character of the Lodgo during his year of Mastership . Bro . Rath acknowledged with thanks the kind sentiment expressed by the W . M ., and to which the members had so heartily responded .
In Masonry we have our symbols—the Sun , the Moon , and the Master of the Lodge . Now the Sun , of course , is the centre of our system , and whether from a dread of being lonely , or because he is too aristocratic a planet , he has an attendant attached to his body , which is the Moon ; the pale Moon , who looks like the powdered footman of a grand lady , revolving round and round a centre of attraction , and
borrowing all his lustre from the fountain of light . If , however , the Moon has but a secondary position in this great system of globes , her influence is none the less great . Why , does not the heart of thia earth beat towards the Moon , through tho palpitation of the sea , in an unceasing ebb and flow ? And who has ever been in love and not appealed to the help of the benevolent Moon ? Are not stanzas and
rhymes made to the moon ? Is not she the bearer of innumerable love letters ? And , perhaps , if the truth were known , we might find out many a love letter which has slipped through her fingers from an ardent planet into the hands of Master Sun . The place of the Moon is thus such a one of which anybody might feel proud , and I am thinking that , having been placed next to the W . M ., who represents the Sun , and been entrusted with tho duties of the Moon , I may rest
perfectly contented with what little I can do . If , in acting aa chaperon I have been able to please the W . M . and brethren , I feel that I am amply rewarded . The Health of the Visitors was coupled with the names of P . M . ' s Saegert and Alais , who suitably responded . The Health of the Officers was well received , and responded to by Bro . Jagielski . Daring the evening , some excellent songs and recitations were given by the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
Eleanor Lodge of Instruction , No . 1707 . —At a meeting held at the Angel Hotel , Edmonton , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., the Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —Bros . Turquand P . M . 1556 W . M ., Piuder P . M . 15 and 1662 S . W ., Christian W . M . 1662 J . W ., Tanner W . M . 1707 I . P . M .
FIRST LECTURE —First section , Bro . Hunt 1662 ; second section , Bro . Pringle 781 ; third section , Bro . Francis S . D . 1685 ; fourth section , Bro . Christian W . M . 1662 ; fifth section , Bro . Killick W . M . 1693 ; sixth section , Bro . Andrews S . D . 1227 ; seventh section , Bro . Hewlett 141 .
SECOND LECTURE—First section , Bro . Brasted 1524 ; second section , Bro . Powell J . W . 184 ; third section , Bro . Garrod 785 ; fourth section , Bro . Pinder P . M . 15 , 1662 ; fifth section , Bro . Garnett J . D . 1701 .
THIRD LECTURE—First section , Bro . Tanner W . M . 1707 ; second section , Bro . Gamett J . D . 1662 ; third section , Bro . Taylor D . C . 554 . The working throughout was marked by the proficiency of each brother who took part on this occasion . At the close , Bro . Turquand was complimented ( and that deserredly ) for the efficient manner in
which he had conducted tho lectures , and as a mark of respect was elected an honorary member , as also was Bros . Pindor and Christian , who ably assisted him . A vote of thanks was recorded to the remainder of the brethren . There was a good attendance , and several brethren present expressed the pleasure they had experienced in being present . Thus terminated a most enjoyable evening .
We are informed that it is the intention of the brethren of the Lodges in Canterbury , namely , United Industrious , No . 31 , Saint Augustine , No . 972 , ancl Royal Military , No . 144-9 , to invite the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent to hold their Annual Festival for this year in that fine old
city . Twenty-one years have elapsed since Prov . Grand Lodge assembled there , and several circumstances combine to make this a most fitting opportunity for the visit to be repeated . The three Lodges , amongst -whom a most fraternal feeling exists , will send a joint invite , and it is
intended that a right royal reception shall be accorded to the Craft . There is no place in Kent in which such conveniences exist , and which has such ample accommodation for large gatherings . Moreover , Canterbury is easy of
access from all parts of the Province , and in the event of the invitation being accepted we anticipate the muster of brethren will be larger than has ever yet taken in Kent .
The Ball of the New Concord Lodge , No . 813 , will take place at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Monday , 4 th March next . Bro . T . Adams ' s celebrated quadrille band is engaged , and dancing will commence at 9 o ' clock . The charge for tickets , which will include refreshments and supper , are for ladies 10 s 6 d . gentlemen 12 s 6 d .
At the Festival on the 13 th inst . a part of an Arch Jewel was lost either in the Banquetting Hall , or in the Temple . The finder will oblige if he will forward the satae to our Office—ED , F . C ,
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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . — On Thursday , the 14 th inst ., tho brethren of this Lodgo met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , when the following Officers were present : — Bros . Camming W . M ., Rath I . P . M ., Ebner S . W ., Aspinall J . W ., Boyd P . M . Treas ., Paas P . M . Sec , Taylor S . D ., Dr . Jagielski J . D ., Dr . Corrio Jackson I . G ., Lancaster D . C , together with several
Past Masters . Tho Visitors wero Bros . Saegert P . M . 548 , Alais P . M . 834 , Thomas 969 , J . Boyd 23 , Hasler 610 , Hayes 619 , Smith 228 , Milinson 1201 , Jekyll 1319 . The Lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , it was then advanced , and Bro . Bryant was raised . The Lodge waa resumed in the first degree , and the W . M . presented Bro . Bryant with the
distinctive jewel which the members of the Polish National Lodge , by the special permission of the Grand Lodge of England , are allowed to wear . Ho called on Bro . Rath I . P . M . to explain to Bro . Bryant the peculiar meaning of the decoration . This Bro . Rath did in the following words : Bro . Bryant , —In giving into yonr custody the jewel of onr Lodge , and by placing the same on yonr breast , I am
conferring on you an honour of which you may justly bo proud . Thoro aro not many Lodges , either in England or elsewhere , which are so distinguished . Tho jewel of the Snow White Eagle , with ¦ wings spread heavenward , is a token of so exceptional a favour that when you como to understand its real meaning you will be doubly proud to wear it . A White Eagle is bat an heraldic symbol , bnt this
represents tho Polish National Eagle , and it must in your heart signify tho token of honour , and of steady resistance , ovon unto death , to all oppressors of liberty . Let its symbolic wings always remind you of tho undying spirit of freedom , lovo , and charity to all men , of whatsoever nationality or creed . Let its silvery white colour bo a mark of singleness of purpose , disinterestedness of aim , and purity
of motive . Let the fact of its being an eagle remind you . that it is tho kingly bird which was privileged to stand by the side of Jupiter , to carry the thunder , and , while it is strong and mighty , it soars superior to low passion and narrow minded motives , The W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , thanked the I . P . M . for his kindness . There was now another matter which engaged the
attention of the brethren—namely , the presentation , by the W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , of the Commander ' s White Eagle to the I . P . M . Tho W . M . in a few words reminded the brethren that it was the first time in the history of tho Lodge that such a distinction had ever been paid to a P . M . Tho gift was made to show how they appreciated the noble conduct of Bro . Rath during his year of office ; he concluded
by hoping that he ( Bro . Rath ) might live many years to wear it . Bro . Rath felt as though the kindness and consideration of the brethren towards him , knew no limits . The honour which thoy had that night conferred on him , by the presentation of the Commander's White Eagle , filled his breast with sentiments , to express which his lips refused to find words sufficiently suitable . The honour of the
Commander's Eagle had been conferred on but few . It had been far from his hopes and expectations ever to attain it when he first entered on his duties in the chair . In looking back ou his term of office , he could but ask himself what had ho clone to merit such a distinction ? Ho conld not find an answer ; except , perhaps , that ho had struck out boldly to accomplish his work . If Eagles were tho trno symbols of
merit , then the Polish Eagle , for which ho entertained such feelings of veneration , on account of its great historical value , was certainly the ono distinction which he should esteem most ; and , far from daring to bo tho Commander of the heraldic King , he would ou all occasions , when his zeal for charity , humanity , or any other Masonic precept should fail him , fly for protection and shelter under the mighty wings
of this " Prince of the Spheres , " so that it might , with a few flaps of its powerful wings , lift him again into those pure regions were all sordid consideratious of self vanish , ancl where nothing but noble instincts aud the loftiest of all virtues , tho disinterested lovo of our fellow man , reigns supreme . Bro . Rath concluded by once more thanking tho brethren for their generous gift , of which he should
never cease to be proud . The Lodge then voted ten guineas each to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , to be placed respectively on the lists of Bros . Rath and Boyd , who aro Stewards for those Institutions . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was provided in Bro . Best ' s first class style . After the Loyal toasts the gavel was entrusted to Bro . Rath , who proposed the health
of the W . M . All were eager to do honour to the toast of the Master . His ( the speaker ' s ) task was therefore a light one . In one respect , however , he felt some diffidence , inasmuch as the brethren of the Lodge had grown to be such excellent spokesmen aud orators that it became more and more difficult to say any thing which should prove worthy of their attention . If he dismissed the subject with
a few neatly turned phrases , none would be the worse for it , and he might be contented thus to have fulfilled hia duty . Bub tho W . M . had toiled and worked for the weal of this community forseven long years , until he attained the summit of the ladder , and he is doing his utmost during his tenure to hold and keep them together by tho bonds of friendship and goodwill . There is no doubt that we have sailed through the greater part of our present year in as pleasant a
manner as we could possibly have wished , and from day to day our happiness and comfort has been increasing . If this is not a sign of ability on the part of the head of this republic , and of qualities well befitting the ruler of a Lodge , he was unable to find any . Where all were glad to be happy , where not a discordant sound is to he heard , where , in fact , life flows in an even and prosperous stream , there surely good men abide , —
" Wo man singt da lass dich nieder , Bose menscbea haben keine lieder !" A truism of the divine Schiller he was anxious to apply to the Lodge . " Abide where people laugh and sing , For wicked spirits have no such thing . " This was tho sum total of pratee which , they could , that night bestow
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on the W . M ., and he trusted that they would thereby make him as happy as he had endeavoured to make them . The W . M . thanked the brethren for the flattering way in which they had received the toast , and assured them that he had the interest of the Polish National Lodge at heart . He had always endeavoured to promote harmony and good fellowship at the different meetings of the
members , and trusted that he had given the brethren satisfaction . He then asked tho brethren to drink the health of the I . P . M ., and briefly reminded them how Bro . Rath had striven to uphold and maintain the character of the Lodgo during his year of Mastership . Bro . Rath acknowledged with thanks the kind sentiment expressed by the W . M ., and to which the members had so heartily responded .
In Masonry we have our symbols—the Sun , the Moon , and the Master of the Lodge . Now the Sun , of course , is the centre of our system , and whether from a dread of being lonely , or because he is too aristocratic a planet , he has an attendant attached to his body , which is the Moon ; the pale Moon , who looks like the powdered footman of a grand lady , revolving round and round a centre of attraction , and
borrowing all his lustre from the fountain of light . If , however , the Moon has but a secondary position in this great system of globes , her influence is none the less great . Why , does not the heart of thia earth beat towards the Moon , through tho palpitation of the sea , in an unceasing ebb and flow ? And who has ever been in love and not appealed to the help of the benevolent Moon ? Are not stanzas and
rhymes made to the moon ? Is not she the bearer of innumerable love letters ? And , perhaps , if the truth were known , we might find out many a love letter which has slipped through her fingers from an ardent planet into the hands of Master Sun . The place of the Moon is thus such a one of which anybody might feel proud , and I am thinking that , having been placed next to the W . M ., who represents the Sun , and been entrusted with tho duties of the Moon , I may rest
perfectly contented with what little I can do . If , in acting aa chaperon I have been able to please the W . M . and brethren , I feel that I am amply rewarded . The Health of the Visitors was coupled with the names of P . M . ' s Saegert and Alais , who suitably responded . The Health of the Officers was well received , and responded to by Bro . Jagielski . Daring the evening , some excellent songs and recitations were given by the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .
Eleanor Lodge of Instruction , No . 1707 . —At a meeting held at the Angel Hotel , Edmonton , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., the Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —Bros . Turquand P . M . 1556 W . M ., Piuder P . M . 15 and 1662 S . W ., Christian W . M . 1662 J . W ., Tanner W . M . 1707 I . P . M .
FIRST LECTURE —First section , Bro . Hunt 1662 ; second section , Bro . Pringle 781 ; third section , Bro . Francis S . D . 1685 ; fourth section , Bro . Christian W . M . 1662 ; fifth section , Bro . Killick W . M . 1693 ; sixth section , Bro . Andrews S . D . 1227 ; seventh section , Bro . Hewlett 141 .
SECOND LECTURE—First section , Bro . Brasted 1524 ; second section , Bro . Powell J . W . 184 ; third section , Bro . Garrod 785 ; fourth section , Bro . Pinder P . M . 15 , 1662 ; fifth section , Bro . Garnett J . D . 1701 .
THIRD LECTURE—First section , Bro . Tanner W . M . 1707 ; second section , Bro . Gamett J . D . 1662 ; third section , Bro . Taylor D . C . 554 . The working throughout was marked by the proficiency of each brother who took part on this occasion . At the close , Bro . Turquand was complimented ( and that deserredly ) for the efficient manner in
which he had conducted tho lectures , and as a mark of respect was elected an honorary member , as also was Bros . Pindor and Christian , who ably assisted him . A vote of thanks was recorded to the remainder of the brethren . There was a good attendance , and several brethren present expressed the pleasure they had experienced in being present . Thus terminated a most enjoyable evening .
We are informed that it is the intention of the brethren of the Lodges in Canterbury , namely , United Industrious , No . 31 , Saint Augustine , No . 972 , ancl Royal Military , No . 144-9 , to invite the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent to hold their Annual Festival for this year in that fine old
city . Twenty-one years have elapsed since Prov . Grand Lodge assembled there , and several circumstances combine to make this a most fitting opportunity for the visit to be repeated . The three Lodges , amongst -whom a most fraternal feeling exists , will send a joint invite , and it is
intended that a right royal reception shall be accorded to the Craft . There is no place in Kent in which such conveniences exist , and which has such ample accommodation for large gatherings . Moreover , Canterbury is easy of
access from all parts of the Province , and in the event of the invitation being accepted we anticipate the muster of brethren will be larger than has ever yet taken in Kent .
The Ball of the New Concord Lodge , No . 813 , will take place at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Monday , 4 th March next . Bro . T . Adams ' s celebrated quadrille band is engaged , and dancing will commence at 9 o ' clock . The charge for tickets , which will include refreshments and supper , are for ladies 10 s 6 d . gentlemen 12 s 6 d .
At the Festival on the 13 th inst . a part of an Arch Jewel was lost either in the Banquetting Hall , or in the Temple . The finder will oblige if he will forward the satae to our Office—ED , F . C ,