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therefore , call upon you to respond cordially to the toast 1 give , " Your Master . " Bro . W . M . F . Green : Allow me to return thanks , which I do with great diffidence for the kind and flattering manner in which Bro . P . M . Mason proposed my health , and for the manner in which it has been responded to . I feel a little uncomfortable that he has anticipated matters by proclaiming the good things
he anticipates for my year of office . I thank him for his good opinion ; I can only hope that there will be some slight fulfilment of his prognostications for the future . 1 can only on my cwn pait promise you that my best efforts shall be given to the Elliot Lodge as far as in my power lies . I shall do my best to increase the good opinion that has been formed of the Elliot Lodge ; and further to
increase that good opinion not only in the estimation of the Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , but also in the Craft in genrral . Through the exertions of your first Master , I think we may congratulate ourselves that the lodge does now stand on something like a sure foundation , and I trust that it will be my province , and also the province of succeeding Masters of the Elliot Lodge , to still
further increase the soundness of that foundation , that the Elliot Ledge may be a monument established upon a sure and lasting foundation . Brethren , I feel that at this late hour of the evening 1 cannot do more than thank you for the kind manner in which you have wished me a prosperous year of office , and I hope , you will all second my endeavours to make the year prosperous . Brother
Wardens and Brethren , the next toast is one that can but meet with a cordial reception . It is " The Health of the Installing Master of the Day , Bro . Howe , P . Grand Purst . of Middlesex . " Bro . Howe came forward to fill a gap . He undertook the onerous dulies of Treasurer of this lodge , duties second only to the duties of the chair ; and I am quite sure that when a Mason , animated by the best spirit
of Masonry , comes forward to assist a young lodge , that lodge Bill most cordially reciprocate that service . I feel that we cannot too highly estimate that service , and I feel sure that you will avow J our appreciation of it . Brethren , Bro . Howe is so well known to you all , that it is unnecessary for me to descant upon his merits . It is a task that I feel would not meet with his approval . I need only
mention , to secure a hearty response to the toast ot his health , that you have to-day been witnesses to the most able manner in which he has performed the duties of Installing Master in the lodge . To myself individually , the gratification is very great , for it falls to the lot of few Masons to be installed twice by the same Past Master ; but I am sure that everybody who has had the privilege of
being present to-day must have been struck with the able manner in which lie performed the ceremony . I give "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Howe . " Bio . Howe , in returning thanks , observed that Freemasonry implied something more than a regular attendance at the lodge , something more than a correct rendering of the ritual ,
something more than a gathering of friends round the festive board ; it taught us the duties we owe to the Great Architect of the Universe , to our Clueen , our State , our laws , to love our friends , to pity and forgive our enemies , to become wiser and better men ; and he added a caution to the brethren not to be so much anxious to know whom to
bring into the lodge , but rather to be careful to know whom they should keep out of it , as it was desirable to make it a good lodge rather than a large one . W . M . Bro . Green : The next toast is " Bro . Mason . " I should indeed have been pleased had it been possible , if some one possessed of greater influence than I am should have proposed his health , but , being in the chair , I can
concede to no one the privilege of proposing the health of the Immediate P . M ., Bro . Mason . You know his work , and you have testified to his satisfaction the manner in which you have recognised his services to you . I was in the lodge compelled to crave your indulgence for an emergency which it was impossible for any of us to foresee , namely , the non-arrival of the testimonial . 1 am happy
to shew to you now ihat that difficulty has been overcome . This piece of vellum , beautifully illuminated , has , arrived . It is inscribed thus : — " Presented by the members of the Elliot Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of England , No . 1567 , held at the Railway Hotel , Feltham , Middlesex , to Bro . John Mason , the first Worshipful Master , as a token of their high esteem and brotherly regard , and as a
slight recognition of the great services rendered by him to the lodge during his year of office . November , 1876 . " It is signed by all the members of the lodge . I do not think you require me to say anything more , but that with this testimonial before you , you will join with me in drinking bro . Mason ' s very good health . Bro . Mason : Worshipful Master and brethren , —When I was initiated
into Freemasonry—1 was told 1 should learn all the secrets of Freemasonry in due time . Well , up to to-night I have been learning . A new secret has been revealed to me to-night . I scarcely can realise it . It brings before me particularly that everything passes away . The thought has been very strongly before me today that we arc here but a short lime . Twelve months
seem lo have gone by very quickly since I was put in this chair . Yet , it has passed merrily along . Members have been initiated . The Elliot Lodge , was then a thing to he wondered at , whither it would succeed or not . But the brethren rowed together with me , and we have pulled it through , and it has been a success . We have paid our way , we have paid our provincial lodge dues ahead , and we have still £ 46 of margin in hand . Bnt still time
passes away . The gavd , being the implement of power , as we all know , with me has become a thing of the past . Pardon me , brethren , I will do my duly as long as I belong to the Elliot Lodge , and like those geraniums that were pulled up this morning , those things of the past , those events ol my year of office , if taken care of through the wintir , may bud into life in the suring time , ami become a multitude of tffuits for the good of the Elliot Lodge . 1 ba \ e done my best in the chair . I would like
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to revert to the subject of how you have treated me . I assure you when I endeavour to express my feelings for the manner in which you have approved of my conduct , I am led to think what am I that I should be so thought of . 1 remember at school I had a failure once as a boy . I had worked hard to attain a certain end , but I had not succeeded , and I remember that my father patted my head
and said , " Never mind , my boy , you have done your best . " And that has been a lesson to me through life , to do my best without reference to what the result may be . I have done my best , and I have already commenced to reap the fruits of my labours , and this ( the P . M . ' s jewel ) has long been a coveted prize . It has been that apple on the tree that to my eye has appeared the most cherry-checked . It is
said that such always has a grub in it . This has not ; it is as fair and as sound as can be . It has been given to me not as an empty compliment , but from the hearts of friends as a memento of the past . I trust that this beautiful testimonial will be handed down in my family from generation to generation . These things for which I now thank you have all the more value because I am told there was
not a single dissentient voice in the lodge when the presentation was decided upon . " Success to the Masonic Charities " and " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " were then proposed and warmly responded to . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by some , excellent vocal music from Madame Ashton , Bro . H . Ashton , and Bro . Theodore Distin . Bro . Fountain Meen presiding at the pianoforte .
INSTRUCTION . WOOLWICH . — Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —Speech Day at Westminster we all know to be rhe day of days with Westminster boys . Some of us , too , can call to mind the occasion of our first appearance on a public platform , in the presence of an audience , albeit mainly composed of admiring mamas , sisters , and
feminine cousins , sufficiently critical to fully test our self-confidence , and set our mind galloping back to such and such a passage we were by no means certain of mastering . To the boys generally Speech Day always has been , and is likely ever to be , a day of vital importance as the annual occasion on which the world is invited to come , test , and examine the reputed champions of the school . So it is , more cr less ,
in a lodge of instruction , when upon the day set apart for that purpose the Masonic world is invited to assemble and hear the working of those excellent moral lessons—the Fifteen Sections of our Craft ritual . The home brethren , who take more than a pussing interest in these matters , cannot help but feel that the honour of the lodge is more or less at stake upon these occasions , and it behoves them to nut their bese foot foremost in order to put as many of
their own representatives in the field as possible . The Section night of the lodge under notice was Friday week . The officiating W . M . was Bro . Rose , P . M ., who had for his S . W . Bro . Griffin , P . M ., the J . W . chair being occupied by Bro .. Guest , 158 ; Bro . Preceptor Davics , P . M ., Sec ; Ernest Smith , 1559 , S . D . ; Brown , . 13 , J . D . ; Joskey , 1107 , l . G . ; Hassall , 13 , Tyler . Lodge having been duly opened in the First Degree , the W . M . was assisted as follows in the workincr of the
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Ernest Smith , 1559 . 2 nd „ „ Waterman , S . D . 147 3 rd „ „ Ernest Smith , 1559 . 4 th „ „ Jenkins , 1475 .
5 th „ „ Rose , P . M ., W . M . 1622 . oth „ „ ditto . 7 th „ „ ditto . Lodge was duly opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . interrogated the following brethren in the
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Ernest Smith , 1559 . 2 nd „ „ Hutchings , 147 . 3 rd „ „ Waterman , S . D . 147 . 4 th „ ,. Rose , P . M ., W . M . 1622 . 5 th „ „ ditto . The brethren having assisted in opening in the Third Degree , the W . M . proceeded with the
THIRD LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Hutchings , 147 . 2 nd „ „ Griffin , P . M . 3 rd „ „ Rose , W . M . 1622 . There was a fifteen minutes' call off for refreshment between the fourth and fifth sections of the second lecture , when the W . M ., officers , and workers were entertained to
some light refreshment . Upon the first rising of the W . M . eight new members were elected , and upon the third enquiry Bro . Preceptor Davis proposed , and Bro . Guett seconded , the customary vote of thanks to Bro . Rose for presiding , and the five brethren who had kindly assisted him in working the sections that evening . This was carried nem . com ., and Bro . Rose replied . Lodge was
then closed with perfect larmony , and the brethren separated after what had been to all an enjoyable evening's entertainment . We could not obtain a list of those present , but may state that the number very nearly approached seventy . SOUTHWARK LODGE ( No . 870 ) . —There was
the usual big gathering on Fifteen Section night , Wednesday , October ij , th . Under the able direction of Bro . Kent , P . M . 879 , the W . M . for the evening , the work was got through in very a creditable manner , the presence of Bro . Beavis , 1158 , at the S . W . pedestal , greatly assisting the workers . The following is the carte d' ouvrage : —
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . W . S . Lugg , 879 . 2 nd „ „ Macrow , S . W . 879 3 rd „ „ Ernest Smith , 1559 . 4 th „ „ W . S . Lugg , 879 . fith „ „ Bartlett , P . M . 147 , 6 th „ „ Beavis 1158 . SfccoNo LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Wise , I' . M . n ; 8 .
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and Section , Bro . Magee , J . W . 1178 . 3 rd „ „ Davidson , W . M . 99 . 4 th „ „ Beavis , 1158 . Sth „ . „ Magee , J . W . 1178 . THIRD LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Brewster , W . M . 879 2 nd „ „ Beavis , Iirj 8 .
3 rd „ „ Davis , D . C . 879 . STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —It was somewhat un . fortunate for the leading members of this exceptionall y fine lodge of instruction that the day appointed for the working of the Fifteen Sections should have fallen imtne . diately after the occasions of their working in the Welling , ton , Southwark , and Union Waterloo Lodges . Now
granted that thereare many—and more particularly this is the case with the staunch and regular attendants among the Star brethren—who are so deeply interested in our beautiful rituals as to be always delighted to listen to the Craft Catechism , it speaks well for that careful and pains , taking Preceptor , Bro . Goran Macdonald , W . M . 1158 , that the whole of the sections were taken by " Star " brethren ,
and , as an immediate contrast to what was the case on the preceding evening at Woolwich , "foreign aid" was not required . It was extremely judicious of the executive in fixing the hour of commencement for 6 . 30 , and five minutes after the appointed time the W . M . and interro . gator , Bro . Shaw , Preceptor of the Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction , opened lodge , having as his S . W . Bro .
Rose , and J . Vf . Bro . Griffin . It is needless to say that Bro . Shaw , who is perhaps the best section worker on the south side of the water , went through his duties to the satisfaction of all present ; indeed , his clear and excellent delivery , the careful , deliberate , and explicit emphasis , deeply impressed those who now heard him for the first time . We were delighted to see the esteemed
Preceptor , Bro . Macdonald , present for the first time since his severe illness . Appended is a list of the brethren present : Bros . John Shaw , W . M . ; Rose , S . W . ; Griffin , J . W . ; Waterman , S . D . ; Catterson , J . D . ; Ernest Smith , I . G . ; Hogg , P . M ., Treas . ; Macdonald , Preceptor ; Church , Assist . Sec . ; Davies , P . M . 879 ; Hutchings , Speight , jun ., Grummant , H . Shaw , Jenkins ,
Goldsmith , Hassall , Milbourn , Cobley , Kirby , Hutchings , Jardine , Boston , Pritchett , Liliey , Linneker , Ives , Gloster , Cownie , DoDlson , Thompson , Gibson , Carline , Bowen , Dixon , Chalinor , and Andrews . Upon the first rising ot the W . M . the following brethren were unanimously elected
members of this lodge : —Bros . J . Carline , Ravensbourne , 1601 ; J . J . Bowen , Harrow , 1310 ; and Chalinor , Perfeet Ashlar n 78 . The customary votes of thanks were accorded to the W . M ., and the brethren assisting in work , ing the sections , and about ten the lodge was closed with solemn prayer .
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DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No 177 ) . —The first meet ing of the season of this popular and prosperous chapter , which was founded in 1818 , was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 26 th ult . The convocation was opened by Comps . Hayward , M . E . Z . ; Adams , P . Z ., acting H . ; Weaver , J . ; Bolton , I . P . Z . ; Buss , P . Z ., & c , Treas . ; Palmer , S . E . ; Hill , N . -, Cottebrune , P . Z .,
acting P . S . in the place of Comp . Treadwell , who is severely ill from the effects of an accident j Weaver , First Assist . In the course of the evening there were also present Comps . Payne , P . Z ., and Foulger , P . Z . The visitors were Comps . Green , P . S . 975 ; Walls , 185 ; Kent , 192 ; Parish , 912 . The minutes of the March convocation having been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . vacated the
chair , and Comp . Bolton , I . P . Z ., with the able assistance of his talented staff of officers , exalted Bros . M . P . Tench , 153 , & c . ; T . Morris , 17 ; j and T . Bolton , 1381 , to the supreme degree of the Royal Arch . The interesting ceremony was most ably performed , and it was particularly pleasing to witness the " working " of Comp . T . Adams , who . notwithstanding his four score vears and UDwards
delivered the Second Principal s address in a manner that left nothing to be desired . There being no other business before the chapter , it was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was served in the saloon under the superintendence of Camp . Smith . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given from the chair very briefly , and they were duly honoured . " The
Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the Father and Treasurer ol the chapter , Comp . Buss . The M . E . Z ., in reply , expressed his thanks , and stated that he was sorry that he had not had sufficient time to spare to perfect himself in the working of the Royal Arch Degree , but that be hoped eventually to be in a position to discharge the duties at least creditably ; and in conclusion he thanked Comps .
Bolton and Adams for the valuable aid that they had rendered him that evening . " The Health of the Newlyexalted Companions " followed , and was duly acknowledged in fitting terms by Comps . Tench , Morris , and Bolton . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Visitors . " This toast having been warmly received , Comps . Green , Walls , Parish , and Kent responded . The latter , in particular ,
expressed at length his admiration of toe working 01 > c ceremony of exaltation that day , which he said had M ' upon him a most profound impression . " The Health of the Past Principals of the Chapter " gave Comp . Buss an opportunity of indulging in one of his excellent and amusing replies . The toast of " The Treasurer and S . E ., and in
the rest of the Officers , " followed . The first named , the course of his reply , stated that he was exceedingly pleased to be in a position to inform them that the funds of the chapter were in a flourishing condition , and he hoped that that happy state of things would long continue . '" conclusion he said ( hat his duties were rendered comp 3 ra ' lively easy by the great assistance that he always receive " from Comp . Palmer , S . E . He trusted that the day <« 5
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therefore , call upon you to respond cordially to the toast 1 give , " Your Master . " Bro . W . M . F . Green : Allow me to return thanks , which I do with great diffidence for the kind and flattering manner in which Bro . P . M . Mason proposed my health , and for the manner in which it has been responded to . I feel a little uncomfortable that he has anticipated matters by proclaiming the good things
he anticipates for my year of office . I thank him for his good opinion ; I can only hope that there will be some slight fulfilment of his prognostications for the future . 1 can only on my cwn pait promise you that my best efforts shall be given to the Elliot Lodge as far as in my power lies . I shall do my best to increase the good opinion that has been formed of the Elliot Lodge ; and further to
increase that good opinion not only in the estimation of the Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , but also in the Craft in genrral . Through the exertions of your first Master , I think we may congratulate ourselves that the lodge does now stand on something like a sure foundation , and I trust that it will be my province , and also the province of succeeding Masters of the Elliot Lodge , to still
further increase the soundness of that foundation , that the Elliot Ledge may be a monument established upon a sure and lasting foundation . Brethren , I feel that at this late hour of the evening 1 cannot do more than thank you for the kind manner in which you have wished me a prosperous year of office , and I hope , you will all second my endeavours to make the year prosperous . Brother
Wardens and Brethren , the next toast is one that can but meet with a cordial reception . It is " The Health of the Installing Master of the Day , Bro . Howe , P . Grand Purst . of Middlesex . " Bro . Howe came forward to fill a gap . He undertook the onerous dulies of Treasurer of this lodge , duties second only to the duties of the chair ; and I am quite sure that when a Mason , animated by the best spirit
of Masonry , comes forward to assist a young lodge , that lodge Bill most cordially reciprocate that service . I feel that we cannot too highly estimate that service , and I feel sure that you will avow J our appreciation of it . Brethren , Bro . Howe is so well known to you all , that it is unnecessary for me to descant upon his merits . It is a task that I feel would not meet with his approval . I need only
mention , to secure a hearty response to the toast ot his health , that you have to-day been witnesses to the most able manner in which he has performed the duties of Installing Master in the lodge . To myself individually , the gratification is very great , for it falls to the lot of few Masons to be installed twice by the same Past Master ; but I am sure that everybody who has had the privilege of
being present to-day must have been struck with the able manner in which lie performed the ceremony . I give "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Howe . " Bio . Howe , in returning thanks , observed that Freemasonry implied something more than a regular attendance at the lodge , something more than a correct rendering of the ritual ,
something more than a gathering of friends round the festive board ; it taught us the duties we owe to the Great Architect of the Universe , to our Clueen , our State , our laws , to love our friends , to pity and forgive our enemies , to become wiser and better men ; and he added a caution to the brethren not to be so much anxious to know whom to
bring into the lodge , but rather to be careful to know whom they should keep out of it , as it was desirable to make it a good lodge rather than a large one . W . M . Bro . Green : The next toast is " Bro . Mason . " I should indeed have been pleased had it been possible , if some one possessed of greater influence than I am should have proposed his health , but , being in the chair , I can
concede to no one the privilege of proposing the health of the Immediate P . M ., Bro . Mason . You know his work , and you have testified to his satisfaction the manner in which you have recognised his services to you . I was in the lodge compelled to crave your indulgence for an emergency which it was impossible for any of us to foresee , namely , the non-arrival of the testimonial . 1 am happy
to shew to you now ihat that difficulty has been overcome . This piece of vellum , beautifully illuminated , has , arrived . It is inscribed thus : — " Presented by the members of the Elliot Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of England , No . 1567 , held at the Railway Hotel , Feltham , Middlesex , to Bro . John Mason , the first Worshipful Master , as a token of their high esteem and brotherly regard , and as a
slight recognition of the great services rendered by him to the lodge during his year of office . November , 1876 . " It is signed by all the members of the lodge . I do not think you require me to say anything more , but that with this testimonial before you , you will join with me in drinking bro . Mason ' s very good health . Bro . Mason : Worshipful Master and brethren , —When I was initiated
into Freemasonry—1 was told 1 should learn all the secrets of Freemasonry in due time . Well , up to to-night I have been learning . A new secret has been revealed to me to-night . I scarcely can realise it . It brings before me particularly that everything passes away . The thought has been very strongly before me today that we arc here but a short lime . Twelve months
seem lo have gone by very quickly since I was put in this chair . Yet , it has passed merrily along . Members have been initiated . The Elliot Lodge , was then a thing to he wondered at , whither it would succeed or not . But the brethren rowed together with me , and we have pulled it through , and it has been a success . We have paid our way , we have paid our provincial lodge dues ahead , and we have still £ 46 of margin in hand . Bnt still time
passes away . The gavd , being the implement of power , as we all know , with me has become a thing of the past . Pardon me , brethren , I will do my duly as long as I belong to the Elliot Lodge , and like those geraniums that were pulled up this morning , those things of the past , those events ol my year of office , if taken care of through the wintir , may bud into life in the suring time , ami become a multitude of tffuits for the good of the Elliot Lodge . 1 ba \ e done my best in the chair . I would like
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to revert to the subject of how you have treated me . I assure you when I endeavour to express my feelings for the manner in which you have approved of my conduct , I am led to think what am I that I should be so thought of . 1 remember at school I had a failure once as a boy . I had worked hard to attain a certain end , but I had not succeeded , and I remember that my father patted my head
and said , " Never mind , my boy , you have done your best . " And that has been a lesson to me through life , to do my best without reference to what the result may be . I have done my best , and I have already commenced to reap the fruits of my labours , and this ( the P . M . ' s jewel ) has long been a coveted prize . It has been that apple on the tree that to my eye has appeared the most cherry-checked . It is
said that such always has a grub in it . This has not ; it is as fair and as sound as can be . It has been given to me not as an empty compliment , but from the hearts of friends as a memento of the past . I trust that this beautiful testimonial will be handed down in my family from generation to generation . These things for which I now thank you have all the more value because I am told there was
not a single dissentient voice in the lodge when the presentation was decided upon . " Success to the Masonic Charities " and " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " were then proposed and warmly responded to . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by some , excellent vocal music from Madame Ashton , Bro . H . Ashton , and Bro . Theodore Distin . Bro . Fountain Meen presiding at the pianoforte .
INSTRUCTION . WOOLWICH . — Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —Speech Day at Westminster we all know to be rhe day of days with Westminster boys . Some of us , too , can call to mind the occasion of our first appearance on a public platform , in the presence of an audience , albeit mainly composed of admiring mamas , sisters , and
feminine cousins , sufficiently critical to fully test our self-confidence , and set our mind galloping back to such and such a passage we were by no means certain of mastering . To the boys generally Speech Day always has been , and is likely ever to be , a day of vital importance as the annual occasion on which the world is invited to come , test , and examine the reputed champions of the school . So it is , more cr less ,
in a lodge of instruction , when upon the day set apart for that purpose the Masonic world is invited to assemble and hear the working of those excellent moral lessons—the Fifteen Sections of our Craft ritual . The home brethren , who take more than a pussing interest in these matters , cannot help but feel that the honour of the lodge is more or less at stake upon these occasions , and it behoves them to nut their bese foot foremost in order to put as many of
their own representatives in the field as possible . The Section night of the lodge under notice was Friday week . The officiating W . M . was Bro . Rose , P . M ., who had for his S . W . Bro . Griffin , P . M ., the J . W . chair being occupied by Bro .. Guest , 158 ; Bro . Preceptor Davics , P . M ., Sec ; Ernest Smith , 1559 , S . D . ; Brown , . 13 , J . D . ; Joskey , 1107 , l . G . ; Hassall , 13 , Tyler . Lodge having been duly opened in the First Degree , the W . M . was assisted as follows in the workincr of the
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Ernest Smith , 1559 . 2 nd „ „ Waterman , S . D . 147 3 rd „ „ Ernest Smith , 1559 . 4 th „ „ Jenkins , 1475 .
5 th „ „ Rose , P . M ., W . M . 1622 . oth „ „ ditto . 7 th „ „ ditto . Lodge was duly opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . interrogated the following brethren in the
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Ernest Smith , 1559 . 2 nd „ „ Hutchings , 147 . 3 rd „ „ Waterman , S . D . 147 . 4 th „ ,. Rose , P . M ., W . M . 1622 . 5 th „ „ ditto . The brethren having assisted in opening in the Third Degree , the W . M . proceeded with the
THIRD LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Hutchings , 147 . 2 nd „ „ Griffin , P . M . 3 rd „ „ Rose , W . M . 1622 . There was a fifteen minutes' call off for refreshment between the fourth and fifth sections of the second lecture , when the W . M ., officers , and workers were entertained to
some light refreshment . Upon the first rising of the W . M . eight new members were elected , and upon the third enquiry Bro . Preceptor Davis proposed , and Bro . Guett seconded , the customary vote of thanks to Bro . Rose for presiding , and the five brethren who had kindly assisted him in working the sections that evening . This was carried nem . com ., and Bro . Rose replied . Lodge was
then closed with perfect larmony , and the brethren separated after what had been to all an enjoyable evening's entertainment . We could not obtain a list of those present , but may state that the number very nearly approached seventy . SOUTHWARK LODGE ( No . 870 ) . —There was
the usual big gathering on Fifteen Section night , Wednesday , October ij , th . Under the able direction of Bro . Kent , P . M . 879 , the W . M . for the evening , the work was got through in very a creditable manner , the presence of Bro . Beavis , 1158 , at the S . W . pedestal , greatly assisting the workers . The following is the carte d' ouvrage : —
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . W . S . Lugg , 879 . 2 nd „ „ Macrow , S . W . 879 3 rd „ „ Ernest Smith , 1559 . 4 th „ „ W . S . Lugg , 879 . fith „ „ Bartlett , P . M . 147 , 6 th „ „ Beavis 1158 . SfccoNo LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Wise , I' . M . n ; 8 .
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and Section , Bro . Magee , J . W . 1178 . 3 rd „ „ Davidson , W . M . 99 . 4 th „ „ Beavis , 1158 . Sth „ . „ Magee , J . W . 1178 . THIRD LECTURE . 1 st Section , Bro . Brewster , W . M . 879 2 nd „ „ Beavis , Iirj 8 .
3 rd „ „ Davis , D . C . 879 . STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —It was somewhat un . fortunate for the leading members of this exceptionall y fine lodge of instruction that the day appointed for the working of the Fifteen Sections should have fallen imtne . diately after the occasions of their working in the Welling , ton , Southwark , and Union Waterloo Lodges . Now
granted that thereare many—and more particularly this is the case with the staunch and regular attendants among the Star brethren—who are so deeply interested in our beautiful rituals as to be always delighted to listen to the Craft Catechism , it speaks well for that careful and pains , taking Preceptor , Bro . Goran Macdonald , W . M . 1158 , that the whole of the sections were taken by " Star " brethren ,
and , as an immediate contrast to what was the case on the preceding evening at Woolwich , "foreign aid" was not required . It was extremely judicious of the executive in fixing the hour of commencement for 6 . 30 , and five minutes after the appointed time the W . M . and interro . gator , Bro . Shaw , Preceptor of the Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction , opened lodge , having as his S . W . Bro .
Rose , and J . Vf . Bro . Griffin . It is needless to say that Bro . Shaw , who is perhaps the best section worker on the south side of the water , went through his duties to the satisfaction of all present ; indeed , his clear and excellent delivery , the careful , deliberate , and explicit emphasis , deeply impressed those who now heard him for the first time . We were delighted to see the esteemed
Preceptor , Bro . Macdonald , present for the first time since his severe illness . Appended is a list of the brethren present : Bros . John Shaw , W . M . ; Rose , S . W . ; Griffin , J . W . ; Waterman , S . D . ; Catterson , J . D . ; Ernest Smith , I . G . ; Hogg , P . M ., Treas . ; Macdonald , Preceptor ; Church , Assist . Sec . ; Davies , P . M . 879 ; Hutchings , Speight , jun ., Grummant , H . Shaw , Jenkins ,
Goldsmith , Hassall , Milbourn , Cobley , Kirby , Hutchings , Jardine , Boston , Pritchett , Liliey , Linneker , Ives , Gloster , Cownie , DoDlson , Thompson , Gibson , Carline , Bowen , Dixon , Chalinor , and Andrews . Upon the first rising ot the W . M . the following brethren were unanimously elected
members of this lodge : —Bros . J . Carline , Ravensbourne , 1601 ; J . J . Bowen , Harrow , 1310 ; and Chalinor , Perfeet Ashlar n 78 . The customary votes of thanks were accorded to the W . M ., and the brethren assisting in work , ing the sections , and about ten the lodge was closed with solemn prayer .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No 177 ) . —The first meet ing of the season of this popular and prosperous chapter , which was founded in 1818 , was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 26 th ult . The convocation was opened by Comps . Hayward , M . E . Z . ; Adams , P . Z ., acting H . ; Weaver , J . ; Bolton , I . P . Z . ; Buss , P . Z ., & c , Treas . ; Palmer , S . E . ; Hill , N . -, Cottebrune , P . Z .,
acting P . S . in the place of Comp . Treadwell , who is severely ill from the effects of an accident j Weaver , First Assist . In the course of the evening there were also present Comps . Payne , P . Z ., and Foulger , P . Z . The visitors were Comps . Green , P . S . 975 ; Walls , 185 ; Kent , 192 ; Parish , 912 . The minutes of the March convocation having been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . vacated the
chair , and Comp . Bolton , I . P . Z ., with the able assistance of his talented staff of officers , exalted Bros . M . P . Tench , 153 , & c . ; T . Morris , 17 ; j and T . Bolton , 1381 , to the supreme degree of the Royal Arch . The interesting ceremony was most ably performed , and it was particularly pleasing to witness the " working " of Comp . T . Adams , who . notwithstanding his four score vears and UDwards
delivered the Second Principal s address in a manner that left nothing to be desired . There being no other business before the chapter , it was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was served in the saloon under the superintendence of Camp . Smith . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given from the chair very briefly , and they were duly honoured . " The
Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the Father and Treasurer ol the chapter , Comp . Buss . The M . E . Z ., in reply , expressed his thanks , and stated that he was sorry that he had not had sufficient time to spare to perfect himself in the working of the Royal Arch Degree , but that be hoped eventually to be in a position to discharge the duties at least creditably ; and in conclusion he thanked Comps .
Bolton and Adams for the valuable aid that they had rendered him that evening . " The Health of the Newlyexalted Companions " followed , and was duly acknowledged in fitting terms by Comps . Tench , Morris , and Bolton . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Visitors . " This toast having been warmly received , Comps . Green , Walls , Parish , and Kent responded . The latter , in particular ,
expressed at length his admiration of toe working 01 > c ceremony of exaltation that day , which he said had M ' upon him a most profound impression . " The Health of the Past Principals of the Chapter " gave Comp . Buss an opportunity of indulging in one of his excellent and amusing replies . The toast of " The Treasurer and S . E ., and in
the rest of the Officers , " followed . The first named , the course of his reply , stated that he was exceedingly pleased to be in a position to inform them that the funds of the chapter were in a flourishing condition , and he hoped that that happy state of things would long continue . '" conclusion he said ( hat his duties were rendered comp 3 ra ' lively easy by the great assistance that he always receive " from Comp . Palmer , S . E . He trusted that the day <« 5