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a comparison as to what their investment of that evening might produce . The Lodgo had ono candidate for the Girls ' School , ono for tho Boys ' , and two for tho Female Fund of tho Benevolent Institution . Ho sincerely trnsted they wonld bo successful ; if they were , all would ngreo that their liberal piffc of £ 76 would not bo badly invested . However , on behalf of the
Charities , ho returned sincere thanks . Bro . lorry then touched npon tlio fact that great trouble was entailed in getting boys into tho School . He commented on tho class of education provided . AVith respect to his own Institution , thero would bo nt tho next election 78 candidates , and only 18 of tlipse to bo elected : what a sad prospect to look forward to . With the Girls and Boys they sometimes heard of cases
of adoption , but he never yet met with any ono who seemed anxious to adopt an old man or an old woman . In speaking for tho Oid People , he could not advance as an argument thafc many of them had been successful in passing a Cambridge local examination , but he conld point out cases where recipients of their bounty had attained a green old nge . Bro . Terry then compared his prospects in regard
to the approaching Festival . He referred to the fact of the prestige attaching to the namo of the Chairman , and trnsted that the present ro presentntivoof that namo would be well supported . Bro . Terry concluded " by tendering his thanks to all , expressing a hope that ho might bo present at the next installation meeting of the Lod .-c . Tho health of the I . P . M . was the next toast . The W . M . hero referred to Bro .
Seddon's many good qualities . Bro . Seddon could boast of a much longer membership of the Craft than could he ( tho AV . M . ) , but circumstances had prevented him assuming the Mastership of tho Lodgo at as early a date as he could have wished . However , he had ably performed his duties , nnd he ( the W . M . ) had pleasure in offering tho toast , for the acceptance of tho brethren . Bro . Wallington sang
" Welcome , friends . " Bro .. Seddon thanked tho W . M . for his kindness in bringing his name so prominently before tho members . To the brethren he expressed his thankfulness for the way in which they had received the toast . It had been his desire to carry out his duties perfectly . In consequence of having to fulfil a business engagement in the North of England , he had to forego for a few years the position he
had now attained . He was deeply indebted to an esteemed brother , who was present , for the knowledge which he possessed of thb ritnnl of the Craft—he referred to Bro . Barnes . Ho likewise had to acknowledge his indebtedness to Bro . J . J . Berry , by whoso kindly assistance he had been enabled to carry out tho duties of I . M . Bro . Seddon then made a fervent appeal on behalf of tho son of
their late fellow member , Bro . Gee . Tho lad , he stated , was a worthy son of a worthy sire , and he ( the speaker ) urged the brethren not to leave a stone unturned to secure the election of the candidate supported by their Lodge . In conclusion , ho hoped that the day might be long distant ere his connection with tho Loclgo of Sincerity might be severed . The Visitors wns the next toast , and Bro . T . J . Barnes
replied ; he was followed by Bro . J . J . Berry . Both eulogised tho working of the Lodge , and commented on tho liberality of tho members . Bro . Barnes , in referring to the special toast , said he had learned something that night . The members of the Tarborongh Lodge claimed Bro . Norn ' s as belonging to their Lodge , bnt he felt , from what he had heard , they must give up the claim . In speaking of
the Past Masters , the W . M . said , unfortunately several had had to leave ; however , they were well known , and equally well respected ; all had done good service in the past . With tho toast he wonld associate the name of Bro . S . Rawley . Bro . G . H . Stephens hero sang , " She wore a wreath of roses . " Bro . Rawley said ifc was twenty , three years that day since he was installed into tho chair of tbo
Lodge . He regretted , on looking round , to miss so many good old faces . At the same time , there wero many present who were familiar to all the brethren . Bro . Rawley referred to what tho Lodgo had done in the past for tho Benevolent Institution . Ho was gratified to know that the Lodge had advanced . He spoke of what might bo considered the term of Masonic life . During his year ho had
initiated twenty-seven candidates , but his immediate predecessor had initiated forty . He spoke of the ability of the brethren who in these days came forward for office , and who required but littlo help from the P . M . ' s , However , ho begged to tender , on behalf of tho body he spoke for , his thanks to all present . Tho Officers wero next honoured ; the W . M . commented on the ability they ono and all
displayed . Ho was assured they wonld do all in their power to assist in carrying out the dnties of the Lodge . Bro . Berry favoured with , " So happy we ' ve been , " and then came able replies from tho S . W . and J . AV . Bro . J . Newton added a few words . During his year of office he had nofc had the hononr of initiating 20 , 30 , or 40 candidates , but in his posi . tion of Secretary he had had the pleasore of receiving fees from some
hundreds . This wns the 112 th year of tho Lodge ' s existence , the 90 th year of their old AVarden at Croydon . Ho trnsted the new year the Lodge had that night entered upon would be a prosperons ono . He was not a very yonng member ; ho was acquainted with all the doings of the Lodge , inasmuch as ho had in his possession the records
of theLodge . He urged npon the members to keep np tho bond of friendship that had ever sustained them . Bro . Newton concluded by hoping thafc his services wonld always bo accepted in tho spirit in which they were tendered . Several other of the Officers expressed their thanks , and then the AV . M . summoned tho Tyler , who gave tho parting toast .
DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 . THE annual festival of this Lodge waa celebrated on Friday , 9 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C . Shortly after the time announced on tho summons Bro . Edward AVhite tho AV . M . opened the Lodge , supported by Bros . H . N . Bowman Spink ( the W . M . elect ) S . W ., AV . Harris J . AV ., George Everett P . M . Treas .,
Thomas Morris Sec , James McLean S . D ., AV . Herbage J . D ., E . W . Kent I . G ., W . M . Foxcroft D . of C , R . Pierpoint Steward , Past Masters J . Buscall , James Willing jun ., If . Elmos , J . E . AValfonl , F . Kent , J . G . Potter , W . J . Ferguson , & c . There was a large
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attendance , both of members and visitors . Tho regnlar ' formalities having been complied with , tho lodgo was advanced , and Bros . W . Davies and T . Scoborio , having satisfied the members of their proficiency , wore raised . Tho next work was the passing of Bros . C Ouin and John II . Gordon AVinter , the ceremonies in each case being well performed . Bro . Spink was now formally introduced to the
AV . M . by P . M . Ferguson , to receive from him tho benefit of installation . Tho AV . M . having administered tho necessary obligation , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Spink was regularly placed in tho chair and sainted as Master of tho Domatie Lodge for the ensuing year . Tho following brethren wero named as tho officers , nnd wore in due fnrm invested with the insignia of their
respective positions : —W . Harris S . W ., James McLean J . W ., George Everett P . M . Treas ., Thomas Morris Sec , AV . Herbage S . D ., E . AV . Kent J . D .. William M . Foxcroft I . G ., R Pierpoint D . of C , James Jennings Steward , and Daly Tyler . A word of praise is due to the outgoing AV . M . for tho ablo manner in which ho performed the various dnties required of him dnring the evening . Tho report of
tho auditors was presented nnd received , and on tho motion of Bro . P . M . AAllling the thanks of tho Lodgo were voted to them for tho way in which they had performed their work . Bro . Walford P . M . proposed that a vote of thanks shonld also be passed and recorded on tho minutes on behalf of Bro . White , for tho very able manner in which he had that day performed tho ceremony of installation . Bro AVilling seconded the proposition , which was carried with acclamation .
Tho appeal of a French Brother , who petitioned the Lodge for some assistance , wns next taken into consideration , a sum of £ 2 being voted from the funds on his behalf . Nothing further offering tho W . M . closed tho Lodge , and tho brethren repaired to the banquet hall , where a first rate repast ; awaited them . The nowly-installed Master presided at tho banquet , and at its conclusion proposed the regular toasts . Bro . AVhite the I . P . M . in introducing that of tho Master to
tho notice of the brethren expressed tho great pleasure it afforded him to havo to propose the health of so excellent a Mason as Bro . Spink . The great interest he took in the welfare of the Lodge waa evidenced from the fact thafc he had introduced moro gentlemen into ifc than any other Member had dono . If tho Brethren entertained any donbt as to whether he was competent to undertake
tho duties of tho chnir , he could but refer them to what he had already done in tho Lodge ; he had there shewn himself capable of fulfilling any duty that might bo required of him . Bro . AVhite , in speaking of tho high standard to which tho working of the Domatie Lodgo had reached , said ifc was owing to a strict principle ifc was the custom of its rulers to observe , viz ., to prove that every brother
was capable of undertaking tho dnties of an office before ho was appointed to it . He ( Bro . AVhite ) had no donbt but that tho result of Bro . Spink's term of Mastership would bn highly satisfactory . After a most enthusiastic reception , the W . M . rose to reply . He considered ifc a very high honour to bo installed as Master of this , his mother Lodgo . He had been initiated somo
seven years since , and after that ceremony he had thought what a proud moment ifc wonld indeed bo for him if ever he occupied the chair of W . M . He hardly knew how to express his thanks to the brethren , but would assure them that ho should strive his nt . most to properly fulfil the duties of tho chair during the term of his Mastership . The W . M . now proposed the health of Bro . AVhite , the
I . P . M ., whom he complimented on tho ability he had displayed in rnling tho Lodge dnring the past year . He might say thafc no brother had excelled him in the office ; in fact ho had performed tho dnties in snch a manner as to reflect the greatest credit npon himself , and ensnro the satisfaction of every member of the Lodge . For his last act , that of installing his successor , he was especially to bo
complimented . He ( the W . M . ) had now the pleasure of investing Bro . White with the Past Master ' s jewel which had been voted by tho members as a mark of thoir esteem . Tho jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented by the Domatie Lodge , No . 177 , to Bro . Edward White , for his valuable nnd efficient services as AV . M . of tho Lodge . Jan . 9 th 1880 . " The W . M . thought thafc tho task of
ruling a Lodge was a great ordeal for any man to go through , and if afc the end of a term of office a brother possessed the good opinion of tho whole of the members he was amply repaid for any trouble he might havo been put to . Ho was snro Bro . White would be welcomed into the ranks of the P . M . ' s , and ho hoped thafc he would bo fonnd thero for many years to come . In acknowledging tho last
toast , the I . P . M . said if ho had felt somewhat awkward in proposing tho health of the AV . M ., ho must say he felt more so now that ho had to respond for himself . The year of Mastership ho had just passed through might bo looked back upon aa most satisfactory , especially so far as tho finances of tho Lodge wero concerned . The Lodge was then in a hotter position , so far as funds were concerned ,
than ib had ever been before . Thoy had given a large amount to tho Charities , and he thought they had dono everything thafc was needed . Ho did not wish to tako any credit to himself for this result , bnfc ho must say ifc was a great , pleasure to look back npon it . He felfc he had performed tho duties of the chair with some amonnfc of credit to himself . A yonng Mason such as ho was must
naturally feel great ; diffidence in rnling so large a Lodgo as the Domatie , and he was pleased thafc the result had boon so satisfactory . He believed all had enjoyed themselves dnring tho past year ; he was suro ho had . Ho again thanked tho brethren for tho kindness they had at all times displayed towards him . Tho W . M ., in introducing tho next ; toast , said ib was a very important one , and
one thafc shonld he received with tho greatest cordiality . Tho Lodgo was deeply indebted to tho visiting brethren for having been honoured by their presence . Ho should afc all times hail with delight the advent of visitors . Tho Domatie Lodge was celebrated throughout tho Craft for being one of tho most hospitable as well as
one of the largest and " noisiest" of the London Lodges , and ho hoped they wonld long continne to deserve thafc reputation . On tho present occasion they had thirty-four guests , all of whom he was pleased to see , and to each of whom he tendered his heartiest welcome . With the toast he coupled tho names of Bros , Haddro , Briggs ,
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Installation Meetings, &C.
a comparison as to what their investment of that evening might produce . The Lodgo had ono candidate for the Girls ' School , ono for tho Boys ' , and two for tho Female Fund of tho Benevolent Institution . Ho sincerely trnsted they wonld bo successful ; if they were , all would ngreo that their liberal piffc of £ 76 would not bo badly invested . However , on behalf of the
Charities , ho returned sincere thanks . Bro . lorry then touched npon tlio fact that great trouble was entailed in getting boys into tho School . He commented on tho class of education provided . AVith respect to his own Institution , thero would bo nt tho next election 78 candidates , and only 18 of tlipse to bo elected : what a sad prospect to look forward to . With the Girls and Boys they sometimes heard of cases
of adoption , but he never yet met with any ono who seemed anxious to adopt an old man or an old woman . In speaking for tho Oid People , he could not advance as an argument thafc many of them had been successful in passing a Cambridge local examination , but he conld point out cases where recipients of their bounty had attained a green old nge . Bro . Terry then compared his prospects in regard
to the approaching Festival . He referred to the fact of the prestige attaching to the namo of the Chairman , and trnsted that the present ro presentntivoof that namo would be well supported . Bro . Terry concluded " by tendering his thanks to all , expressing a hope that ho might bo present at the next installation meeting of the Lod .-c . Tho health of the I . P . M . was the next toast . The W . M . hero referred to Bro .
Seddon's many good qualities . Bro . Seddon could boast of a much longer membership of the Craft than could he ( tho AV . M . ) , but circumstances had prevented him assuming the Mastership of tho Lodgo at as early a date as he could have wished . However , he had ably performed his duties , nnd he ( the W . M . ) had pleasure in offering tho toast , for the acceptance of tho brethren . Bro . Wallington sang
" Welcome , friends . " Bro .. Seddon thanked tho W . M . for his kindness in bringing his name so prominently before tho members . To the brethren he expressed his thankfulness for the way in which they had received the toast . It had been his desire to carry out his duties perfectly . In consequence of having to fulfil a business engagement in the North of England , he had to forego for a few years the position he
had now attained . He was deeply indebted to an esteemed brother , who was present , for the knowledge which he possessed of thb ritnnl of the Craft—he referred to Bro . Barnes . Ho likewise had to acknowledge his indebtedness to Bro . J . J . Berry , by whoso kindly assistance he had been enabled to carry out tho duties of I . M . Bro . Seddon then made a fervent appeal on behalf of tho son of
their late fellow member , Bro . Gee . Tho lad , he stated , was a worthy son of a worthy sire , and he ( the speaker ) urged the brethren not to leave a stone unturned to secure the election of the candidate supported by their Lodge . In conclusion , ho hoped that the day might be long distant ere his connection with tho Loclgo of Sincerity might be severed . The Visitors wns the next toast , and Bro . T . J . Barnes
replied ; he was followed by Bro . J . J . Berry . Both eulogised tho working of the Lodge , and commented on tho liberality of tho members . Bro . Barnes , in referring to the special toast , said he had learned something that night . The members of the Tarborongh Lodge claimed Bro . Norn ' s as belonging to their Lodge , bnt he felt , from what he had heard , they must give up the claim . In speaking of
the Past Masters , the W . M . said , unfortunately several had had to leave ; however , they were well known , and equally well respected ; all had done good service in the past . With tho toast he wonld associate the name of Bro . S . Rawley . Bro . G . H . Stephens hero sang , " She wore a wreath of roses . " Bro . Rawley said ifc was twenty , three years that day since he was installed into tho chair of tbo
Lodge . He regretted , on looking round , to miss so many good old faces . At the same time , there wero many present who were familiar to all the brethren . Bro . Rawley referred to what tho Lodgo had done in the past for tho Benevolent Institution . Ho was gratified to know that the Lodge had advanced . He spoke of what might bo considered the term of Masonic life . During his year ho had
initiated twenty-seven candidates , but his immediate predecessor had initiated forty . He spoke of the ability of the brethren who in these days came forward for office , and who required but littlo help from the P . M . ' s , However , ho begged to tender , on behalf of tho body he spoke for , his thanks to all present . Tho Officers wero next honoured ; the W . M . commented on the ability they ono and all
displayed . Ho was assured they wonld do all in their power to assist in carrying out the dnties of the Lodge . Bro . Berry favoured with , " So happy we ' ve been , " and then came able replies from tho S . W . and J . AV . Bro . J . Newton added a few words . During his year of office he had nofc had the hononr of initiating 20 , 30 , or 40 candidates , but in his posi . tion of Secretary he had had the pleasore of receiving fees from some
hundreds . This wns the 112 th year of tho Lodge ' s existence , the 90 th year of their old AVarden at Croydon . Ho trnsted the new year the Lodge had that night entered upon would be a prosperons ono . He was not a very yonng member ; ho was acquainted with all the doings of the Lodge , inasmuch as ho had in his possession the records
of theLodge . He urged npon the members to keep np tho bond of friendship that had ever sustained them . Bro . Newton concluded by hoping thafc his services wonld always bo accepted in tho spirit in which they were tendered . Several other of the Officers expressed their thanks , and then the AV . M . summoned tho Tyler , who gave tho parting toast .
DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 . THE annual festival of this Lodge waa celebrated on Friday , 9 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C . Shortly after the time announced on tho summons Bro . Edward AVhite tho AV . M . opened the Lodge , supported by Bros . H . N . Bowman Spink ( the W . M . elect ) S . W ., AV . Harris J . AV ., George Everett P . M . Treas .,
Thomas Morris Sec , James McLean S . D ., AV . Herbage J . D ., E . W . Kent I . G ., W . M . Foxcroft D . of C , R . Pierpoint Steward , Past Masters J . Buscall , James Willing jun ., If . Elmos , J . E . AValfonl , F . Kent , J . G . Potter , W . J . Ferguson , & c . There was a large
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attendance , both of members and visitors . Tho regnlar ' formalities having been complied with , tho lodgo was advanced , and Bros . W . Davies and T . Scoborio , having satisfied the members of their proficiency , wore raised . Tho next work was the passing of Bros . C Ouin and John II . Gordon AVinter , the ceremonies in each case being well performed . Bro . Spink was now formally introduced to the
AV . M . by P . M . Ferguson , to receive from him tho benefit of installation . Tho AV . M . having administered tho necessary obligation , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Spink was regularly placed in tho chair and sainted as Master of tho Domatie Lodge for the ensuing year . Tho following brethren wero named as tho officers , nnd wore in due fnrm invested with the insignia of their
respective positions : —W . Harris S . W ., James McLean J . W ., George Everett P . M . Treas ., Thomas Morris Sec , AV . Herbage S . D ., E . AV . Kent J . D .. William M . Foxcroft I . G ., R Pierpoint D . of C , James Jennings Steward , and Daly Tyler . A word of praise is due to the outgoing AV . M . for tho ablo manner in which ho performed the various dnties required of him dnring the evening . Tho report of
tho auditors was presented nnd received , and on tho motion of Bro . P . M . AAllling the thanks of tho Lodgo were voted to them for tho way in which they had performed their work . Bro . Walford P . M . proposed that a vote of thanks shonld also be passed and recorded on tho minutes on behalf of Bro . White , for tho very able manner in which he had that day performed tho ceremony of installation . Bro AVilling seconded the proposition , which was carried with acclamation .
Tho appeal of a French Brother , who petitioned the Lodge for some assistance , wns next taken into consideration , a sum of £ 2 being voted from the funds on his behalf . Nothing further offering tho W . M . closed tho Lodge , and tho brethren repaired to the banquet hall , where a first rate repast ; awaited them . The nowly-installed Master presided at tho banquet , and at its conclusion proposed the regular toasts . Bro . AVhite the I . P . M . in introducing that of tho Master to
tho notice of the brethren expressed tho great pleasure it afforded him to havo to propose the health of so excellent a Mason as Bro . Spink . The great interest he took in the welfare of the Lodge waa evidenced from the fact thafc he had introduced moro gentlemen into ifc than any other Member had dono . If tho Brethren entertained any donbt as to whether he was competent to undertake
tho duties of tho chnir , he could but refer them to what he had already done in tho Lodge ; he had there shewn himself capable of fulfilling any duty that might bo required of him . Bro . AVhite , in speaking of tho high standard to which tho working of the Domatie Lodgo had reached , said ifc was owing to a strict principle ifc was the custom of its rulers to observe , viz ., to prove that every brother
was capable of undertaking tho dnties of an office before ho was appointed to it . He ( Bro . AVhite ) had no donbt but that tho result of Bro . Spink's term of Mastership would bn highly satisfactory . After a most enthusiastic reception , the W . M . rose to reply . He considered ifc a very high honour to bo installed as Master of this , his mother Lodgo . He had been initiated somo
seven years since , and after that ceremony he had thought what a proud moment ifc wonld indeed bo for him if ever he occupied the chair of W . M . He hardly knew how to express his thanks to the brethren , but would assure them that ho should strive his nt . most to properly fulfil the duties of tho chair during the term of his Mastership . The W . M . now proposed the health of Bro . AVhite , the
I . P . M ., whom he complimented on tho ability he had displayed in rnling tho Lodge dnring the past year . He might say thafc no brother had excelled him in the office ; in fact ho had performed tho dnties in snch a manner as to reflect the greatest credit npon himself , and ensnro the satisfaction of every member of the Lodge . For his last act , that of installing his successor , he was especially to bo
complimented . He ( the W . M . ) had now the pleasure of investing Bro . White with the Past Master ' s jewel which had been voted by tho members as a mark of thoir esteem . Tho jewel bore the following inscription : — " Presented by the Domatie Lodge , No . 177 , to Bro . Edward White , for his valuable nnd efficient services as AV . M . of tho Lodge . Jan . 9 th 1880 . " The W . M . thought thafc tho task of
ruling a Lodge was a great ordeal for any man to go through , and if afc the end of a term of office a brother possessed the good opinion of tho whole of the members he was amply repaid for any trouble he might havo been put to . Ho was snro Bro . White would be welcomed into the ranks of the P . M . ' s , and ho hoped thafc he would bo fonnd thero for many years to come . In acknowledging tho last
toast , the I . P . M . said if ho had felt somewhat awkward in proposing tho health of the AV . M ., ho must say he felt more so now that ho had to respond for himself . The year of Mastership ho had just passed through might bo looked back upon aa most satisfactory , especially so far as tho finances of tho Lodge wero concerned . The Lodge was then in a hotter position , so far as funds were concerned ,
than ib had ever been before . Thoy had given a large amount to tho Charities , and he thought they had dono everything thafc was needed . Ho did not wish to tako any credit to himself for this result , bnfc ho must say ifc was a great , pleasure to look back npon it . He felfc he had performed tho duties of the chair with some amonnfc of credit to himself . A yonng Mason such as ho was must
naturally feel great ; diffidence in rnling so large a Lodgo as the Domatie , and he was pleased thafc the result had boon so satisfactory . He believed all had enjoyed themselves dnring tho past year ; he was suro ho had . Ho again thanked tho brethren for tho kindness they had at all times displayed towards him . Tho W . M ., in introducing tho next ; toast , said ib was a very important one , and
one thafc shonld he received with tho greatest cordiality . Tho Lodgo was deeply indebted to tho visiting brethren for having been honoured by their presence . Ho should afc all times hail with delight the advent of visitors . Tho Domatie Lodge was celebrated throughout tho Craft for being one of tho most hospitable as well as
one of the largest and " noisiest" of the London Lodges , and ho hoped they wonld long continne to deserve thafc reputation . On tho present occasion they had thirty-four guests , all of whom he was pleased to see , and to each of whom he tendered his heartiest welcome . With the toast he coupled tho names of Bros , Haddro , Briggs ,