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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
and the arduous duties devolving upon him as they had seen him that day . ( Great applause ' . ) Bro . Sutcliffe , on rising , was received with loud applause and cheering . He feelingly acknowledged the very great kindness with which the proposition ol his health had been received , as proposal by Bro . Binckes , who by his splendid and eloquent flow of language expressed himself in a style
which no other man scarcely could do . He ( Bro . Sutcliffe ) hoped to have the opportunity of meeting his brethren for some years to come ( hear , hear ) , and they would not find much change in him . ( Applause . ) For their kindness he could only say he would fulfil his office in every way he could , but it was no use his being placed in the chair unless he was supported by the various lodges . He expressed himself as pleased with the satisfactory state of things in
the province . The Chairman , without resuming his scat , said he hail groat pleasure in proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters and all Officers and Brethren of Lcelges in the Province of Lincolnshire . " The lodges were all working harmoniously . They did not lose strength , but gained a little . The )' had at the head of their lodges four good and enthusiastic Masons . Dr . Lowe and Brother Goodman
were unsurpassed by any men . Bro . Copeland , who presided over another , was one of their principal names and principal characters . For the Alford Lodge he was exceedingly pleased in submitting for their consideration a firstrate tip-top man , who would be a great ornament to the province , and he greatly regrclleel that he had not been present that day ( the Rev . Basil A . Gallaml , M . A ., rector
of South Thorcsby ) . With men like those they must progress . They did not want to progress rapidly ; they wanted quality and not quantity . He coupled with the toast the name of Dr . Lowe . Bro . Dr . Lowe expressed thc satisfaction which the Masters of the lodges felt in their Provincial Grand Master , whom they endeavoured to imitate , and they did all they
cou'd to serve him , and , owing to him , no sooner weie Masons initiated in the Craft lodge but they were anxious to join thc Mark lodge . With regard to Lincoln , they were not i ] uite so prosperous as they might he . They kept Masonry very popular , especially Mark Masonry , and before another year thc lodge would bc increased . Heknew from thc pulse of Lincoln that it would bc so . Thc
Grand Lodge would probably bc held in Lincoln next year under very agreeable auspices , and they would give a good reception . He hardly expected that they should do equal justice to what they had seen that day , for he had travelled through the province and not seen i' . better done or bitter served . ( Applause . ) The Chairman said the next toast under ordinary
circumstances would have been the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master and other Provincial Officers of Lincolnshire , but they must excuse him for passing over that toast , seeing that the Lincoln and Gainshoro' brethren must depart almost immediately . He would therefore tnVe up " Thc Visiting Brethren , " who came from Hull , South Lincolnshire ( St . Botolph ' s ) , anel liro . binckes . He had been iu
the habit of seeing the Lincolnshire brethren moiv numerous than that day , but the geographical position of Alford was such that they could not come . But although the brethren from Hull and Boston were very few , they were g lad to sec them in all Mark lodges , anil he hoped to have them on a future occasion . In conclusion he asked Ihe brethren of the eiistricl to drink to the brethren of Hull ,
Lincoln , Boston , anil Spalding , and Bro . Binckes , wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity , ami coupling with the toast thc names of Bro . Kemp , Bro . Radley , anJ Bro . Preston . Bro . Preston ( Hull ) wished the Provincial Grand Mark Master every prosperity , hoping that the Mark Degree would prosper . The brethren from Yorkshire bad great
pleasure in meeting him on this occasion . Bro . Radley ( Boston ) expressed his gratitude for thc opportunity of observing the working of a Mark lodge . Although on the "black list , " they of the St . Botolph's Lodge not being able to woik a Mark lodge in a high degree , they would have liked to do so . They came there because , being presided over by such a distinguished
and painstaking brother , it was the least duty they could render at his hands . All his brethren then present felt their position somewhat , and he hoped thc outcome would bc that they should not keep out of the pale of Masonry another year , especially as the Prov . Grand Master held out to them tbe temptation of a meeting , which they hoped would be the best under thc Mark
Masonic prestige iu Lincolnshire , and he would say if it was not taken up in Boston he would join some other lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . . Kenp , in an eloquent speech , proposed "The Masonic Char ¦ lies , " which he described not as charities , hut as truly benevolent institutions , referring particularly to the Boys' Schools and their economical management .
There wire very few institutions , but some grumbling person might say there is some extravagance here , or some mismanagement there , but il could not be said of thc Boys ' Schools , and he would say that there was no Institution in the land that could compare wilh the Masonic Institutions in London . He had mentioned the name of Binckes in connection with them , but he could not possibly pass over thc
name of Sutcliffe . ( Great applause . ) Before he had the pleasure of an intimate acquaintance with their Prov . Grand Master he read of his noble doings . He did not envy the Province of Lincolnshire very much , but he envied them of their Gram ! Master . They had a Mark lodge in Hull—a baby one-anil-a-half year old , and when compared with
the lodge they had consecrated that day it showed how Maik Masoniy was progressing . The Hull lodge was Net . 184 , and that established at Alford was 209 , showing the great increase in so short a time . He hoped to have the pleasure of meeting their Provincial Grand Master for many years to come . ( Hear , hear . ) He was reminded
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
by seeing Bro . Jack Sutcliffe take office—which was not the first instance in Masonry—that he was a worthy so . « i of a worthy sire . ( Great applause . ) The names of thc Right Worshipful Grand Master and bis son Jack , with the name of Binckes , would never pass away , with whom he would also mention the name of Boggett , a Mark Master at Hull , in connection with the Masonic charities .
Bio . Binckes , 111 responding , gave some particulars of the position if the Boys ' and Gills' Schools , which had £ 40 , 000 funded property . They were not hoarding up all their income for posterity , but had expended £ 3000 to -JOO in enlarging the Boys' Schools and hail increased the number from 14010 uSo . His brother lack Sutcliffe , whose
name had been associated with his good father's noble deeds , and whose efforts in the future would be in excess of those that hail gone before , would find a most genial occupation in providing for aged Freemasons , thereby on the one hand supporting them in their closing years , and in thc other case starting tl . em in life with that education which all wished to start with .
bro . Jack Sutcliffe observed that after such a brilliant speaker as Bro . Binckes it was difficult for him to gain their attention . He failed to see how his name could be connected with the Masonic charities , because he had done very little in comparison with other active Masons . He had done something in the Craft and Mark lodges , and went up to London well satisfied with his position in respect to other
lodges . He was nobly and well entertained , and in a manner which afforded him great gratification . He was introduced to many brethren whose acquaintance it was an honour to have . What lillie he had done for the Masonic charities he had done with great pleasure indeed . His heart was with the great Masonic movement , and if they wished him to continue in tbe position be now held he
should endeavour to increase what he had hitherto done . ( Applause . ) Bro . Boggett ( Hull ) also responded , remarking that when they went up with tin ir lists they were not second . ( The Provincial Grand Mark Master : " And you shall not bc second this year . " ) He was going to represent the Lincolnshire Province of Mark Masons , and he hoped the
brethren 111 the Mark Degree would assist him . He bad the promise from one brother of 5 gs ., and if he wanted more he was to go again . Last year Bro . Sutcliffe sent him 5 gs ., and this year he hoped to have the name ol every officer in the Sutcliffe Lodge—every officer in the county . He hoped to have ihe biggest list at the Mark Festival .
Bro . Copeland said he had a toast to propose that did not appear in rile list , lt was the practice of Masonry to recognise merit where merit was due , and the brother that he hail lei bring before their notice hae ! merit as his peculiar forte . He was a brother who had served very long and very arduously in this province , namely , " Bro . Grand Secretary Gough . " ( Applause . ) They all knew ,
especially those who were firsl connected v . ith this province , the very great amount of work that Bro . Gough had tc perform . ( Hear , hear . ) He ihs . neil their thanks for what he had done in the lo . lgc and in the province . That was ali they- could do at present , but he hoped at some future time some further recognition would be forthcoming . ( Hear , hear . )
Bro . P . G . M . M . Sutcliffe : Before this toast is submitted to you 1 must say that Bro . Gough has been lad and man with me , and he is my book-keeper . He has only one senior in our establishment . He has my full trust as a book-keeper , and he has my full confidence as a Mason . He not only discharges his duties as a servant , but he
discharges his duties as a Mason . ( Applause . ) Bro . Gough thanked the P . G . M . M . anil all present very much for drinking hia health , the proposal of which had come upon him unexpectedly . As most of them were aware , talking was not his forte , and as to thc woiking part he left them to be the judges , thanking them for their confidence .
'I he Chairman then proposed a toast which he said ought to bring a smile over thc faces of all brethren , namely , " Thc Ladies . " It was a toast which was often brought before a meeting as a matter of mere routine , being placed sometimes in the hands of some young butterfly who did not know anything about it —( laughter )—who iliil not know how to propose it . However , as au old
married man , and thc father of a famil y he could say they were a great comfort and solace , as the brethren would feel when they avvi \ cel at his lime of life . In OUT youth we enjoyed their society , and they administered to our comforts in many respects as married men , and in our old age they had to be our nurses . He did not know whal his home would be without his wife—his good old
wife , who at that lime would be very anxious and wondering how "John" was getting on . ( Laughter . ) She would be saying lo herself , " Now will he come home cross or pleased r" ( Laughter . ) But in a general way he went hon .- ; from a Masonic meeting in a much better temper than from elsewhere . ( Applause . ) Therefore he hail very great pleasure in proposing thc health of " The
Ladies . 1 oung and old admired them and loved them . He coupled with it thc health of the Provincial Grand Organist , Bvo . Higgins . Bro . Higgins felt the difficulty of his position in this case , for he as a bachelor could not tell what the ladies would wish to say under such trying circumstances . He considered lhat married Masons occupied a more difficult position than bachelors , for lliey mig ht bc assured that
when they went home they were put through a most trying ore ' . eal , and if they i ! il not give satisfactory answers think of their iac . s , and think of their tongues . ( Laughter . ) They bachelors had no such trying questions put to them . Still Ihe ladies would be only loo glad to second his poor efforts in returning thanks for them . The Chairman having proposed , " All poor and distressed Masons , " the proceedings were brought to a conclusion by thc usual patting toast .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
F > r thc Week ending Friday , December 21 , 1877 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Encampments , Conclaves , etc ., of any change in place or day of meeting .
SATURDAY , DECEMBER 15 . Lodge : 1364 , Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . „ 1641 , Crichton , Surrey M . H . LODGES OF INSTHUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , S . W . Percy , 113 , Southgate-road , N .
MONDAY , DECEMBER 17 . Lodge 1 , Grand Pilasters , F . M . H . 8 , British , F . M . H . ,, 21 , Emulation , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 18 5 , Tranquillity , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st .
,, 19 . *** , Confidence , Anderton s Hot ., l-lcel-st . ,, 720 , Panmure , Balham Hot ., Balham . ,, 8 O 2 , Whittington , F . M . H . „ 9 m , City of London , Guildhall Tav ., Gresham-st . „ 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H . Chap . 12 , Prudence , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st .
LooGiiS OF INSTRUCTION . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Old Rodney ' s Head , Old-st ., E . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden Town . Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-road . St . James's Union , Union Tav ., Air-st . Wellington , White Swan , Deptford .
Perfect Ashlar , VictonaTav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amhcrst-rd ., Hackney . Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton . West Smithfield , New Market Hot ., West Smithfield . ¦ Leopold , Woolpack Tavern , Bermondsey-st . St . George's , Globe Tav ., Greenwich . London Masonic Club , at 101 , Queen Victoria-st . E . C , 2 nd and 4 U 1 Monday every month , at 6 o'clock .
TUESDAY , DECEMBER iS . Boarel of Gen . Purposes . Lodge 30 , United Mariners , Guildhall Tav . » ,, 73 , Mount Lebanon , Brid . Hou . Ho ., Lonilon-bdg . „ 95 , Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . ,, 162 , Cadogan , F . M . H .
11 415 i Salisbury , F . M . H . „ S 57 , St . Marks , S . M . H . 11 ' 33 <)< Stockwell , S . M . H . „ 169 ** , New Finsbury Park , Seven Sisters Tav ., N . Chap . 11 , Enoch , F . M . H . „ 19 , Mount Sinai , Anderton's Hot ., Fleet-st . Rose Croix , Canterbury , 33 , Golden-sq .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , 269 , Pentonville-rd . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatie , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk , Win ., Lord's Hot ., St . John ' s Wood . Dalhousie , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney .
Prosperity , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st . Florence Nightingale , F . M . H ., William-st ., Woolwich . Constitutional , Bedford Hot ., Southampton Bdgs . at 7 . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., Globe Road . Royal Arthur , Prince's Head , York-road , Battersea .
Beacontree , Red Lion , Leytonstone . Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rotherhithe . St . John of Wapping , Gun Hot ., High-st ., Wapping . Islington , 23 , Gresham-st . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhill . Mount Edgcumbe , 19 , Jermyn-st ., St . James ' s .
WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 19 . Lodge of Benevolence . „ 700 , Nelson , M . H ., William-st ., Woolwich . ,, 9 6 9 , Maybury , Inns of Court Hot ., Lincolii ' s-iilii . 11 ' 34 'Ji Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . ,, 1382 , Corinthian , George Hot ., Millwall Docks . „ 1 , 07 , Metropolitan , Anderton's Hut ., Fleet-st .
„ 1624 , Eccleston , Grosvenor Hall , Ebury-st ., S . W . ,, 1 h 7 . l 1 Langton , 101 , Queen Victoria-st .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Confidence , Railway Tav ., Railway-place , Fenchurch-st . Alt . Lebanon , Windsor Castle Tav ., Southwark-bdg .-rd . Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich . New Concord , Rosemary Branch Tav ., Hoxton . La Toleiance , Horse and Groom , Winsley-st ., Oxford-st . Peckham , Maismorc Arms , Park-road , Peckham . Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley .
Finsbury Park , Finsbury Park Tav ., Seven Sisters ' -rd . Southwark , Southwark Park Tav ., Southwark Park . Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tav ., Dalston , E . United Strength , Grafton Arms , Kentish-town . Whittington , Black Bull Tav ., Holborn , at 8 . Lewis , King ' s Arms Hot ., Wood Green . Royal Jubilee , Si , Long Acre . Langthorne , Swan Hot ., Stratford .
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 20 . House Com . Girls' Schorl , at 4 . Lodge 49 , Gilion , Guildhall Tav ., Gresham-st . „ 169 , Temperance , White Swan , Deptford . ,, 179 , Manchester , Anderton's Hot ., Fleet-st .
,, 813 , New Concord , Rosemary Branch , Hoxton . „ 1139 , South Norworil , Public Hall , South Norwood . „ 128 7 , Great Northern , F . M . H . ,, 1475 , Peckham , Surrey M . H . Chap , jo , Pythagorean , Ship Hot ., Greenwich .
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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
and the arduous duties devolving upon him as they had seen him that day . ( Great applause ' . ) Bro . Sutcliffe , on rising , was received with loud applause and cheering . He feelingly acknowledged the very great kindness with which the proposition ol his health had been received , as proposal by Bro . Binckes , who by his splendid and eloquent flow of language expressed himself in a style
which no other man scarcely could do . He ( Bro . Sutcliffe ) hoped to have the opportunity of meeting his brethren for some years to come ( hear , hear ) , and they would not find much change in him . ( Applause . ) For their kindness he could only say he would fulfil his office in every way he could , but it was no use his being placed in the chair unless he was supported by the various lodges . He expressed himself as pleased with the satisfactory state of things in
the province . The Chairman , without resuming his scat , said he hail groat pleasure in proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters and all Officers and Brethren of Lcelges in the Province of Lincolnshire . " The lodges were all working harmoniously . They did not lose strength , but gained a little . The )' had at the head of their lodges four good and enthusiastic Masons . Dr . Lowe and Brother Goodman
were unsurpassed by any men . Bro . Copeland , who presided over another , was one of their principal names and principal characters . For the Alford Lodge he was exceedingly pleased in submitting for their consideration a firstrate tip-top man , who would be a great ornament to the province , and he greatly regrclleel that he had not been present that day ( the Rev . Basil A . Gallaml , M . A ., rector
of South Thorcsby ) . With men like those they must progress . They did not want to progress rapidly ; they wanted quality and not quantity . He coupled with the toast the name of Dr . Lowe . Bro . Dr . Lowe expressed thc satisfaction which the Masters of the lodges felt in their Provincial Grand Master , whom they endeavoured to imitate , and they did all they
cou'd to serve him , and , owing to him , no sooner weie Masons initiated in the Craft lodge but they were anxious to join thc Mark lodge . With regard to Lincoln , they were not i ] uite so prosperous as they might he . They kept Masonry very popular , especially Mark Masonry , and before another year thc lodge would bc increased . Heknew from thc pulse of Lincoln that it would bc so . Thc
Grand Lodge would probably bc held in Lincoln next year under very agreeable auspices , and they would give a good reception . He hardly expected that they should do equal justice to what they had seen that day , for he had travelled through the province and not seen i' . better done or bitter served . ( Applause . ) The Chairman said the next toast under ordinary
circumstances would have been the Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master and other Provincial Officers of Lincolnshire , but they must excuse him for passing over that toast , seeing that the Lincoln and Gainshoro' brethren must depart almost immediately . He would therefore tnVe up " Thc Visiting Brethren , " who came from Hull , South Lincolnshire ( St . Botolph ' s ) , anel liro . binckes . He had been iu
the habit of seeing the Lincolnshire brethren moiv numerous than that day , but the geographical position of Alford was such that they could not come . But although the brethren from Hull and Boston were very few , they were g lad to sec them in all Mark lodges , anil he hoped to have them on a future occasion . In conclusion he asked Ihe brethren of the eiistricl to drink to the brethren of Hull ,
Lincoln , Boston , anil Spalding , and Bro . Binckes , wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity , ami coupling with the toast thc names of Bro . Kemp , Bro . Radley , anJ Bro . Preston . Bro . Preston ( Hull ) wished the Provincial Grand Mark Master every prosperity , hoping that the Mark Degree would prosper . The brethren from Yorkshire bad great
pleasure in meeting him on this occasion . Bro . Radley ( Boston ) expressed his gratitude for thc opportunity of observing the working of a Mark lodge . Although on the "black list , " they of the St . Botolph's Lodge not being able to woik a Mark lodge in a high degree , they would have liked to do so . They came there because , being presided over by such a distinguished
and painstaking brother , it was the least duty they could render at his hands . All his brethren then present felt their position somewhat , and he hoped thc outcome would bc that they should not keep out of the pale of Masonry another year , especially as the Prov . Grand Master held out to them tbe temptation of a meeting , which they hoped would be the best under thc Mark
Masonic prestige iu Lincolnshire , and he would say if it was not taken up in Boston he would join some other lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . . Kenp , in an eloquent speech , proposed "The Masonic Char ¦ lies , " which he described not as charities , hut as truly benevolent institutions , referring particularly to the Boys' Schools and their economical management .
There wire very few institutions , but some grumbling person might say there is some extravagance here , or some mismanagement there , but il could not be said of thc Boys ' Schools , and he would say that there was no Institution in the land that could compare wilh the Masonic Institutions in London . He had mentioned the name of Binckes in connection with them , but he could not possibly pass over thc
name of Sutcliffe . ( Great applause . ) Before he had the pleasure of an intimate acquaintance with their Prov . Grand Master he read of his noble doings . He did not envy the Province of Lincolnshire very much , but he envied them of their Gram ! Master . They had a Mark lodge in Hull—a baby one-anil-a-half year old , and when compared with
the lodge they had consecrated that day it showed how Maik Masoniy was progressing . The Hull lodge was Net . 184 , and that established at Alford was 209 , showing the great increase in so short a time . He hoped to have the pleasure of meeting their Provincial Grand Master for many years to come . ( Hear , hear . ) He was reminded
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.
by seeing Bro . Jack Sutcliffe take office—which was not the first instance in Masonry—that he was a worthy so . « i of a worthy sire . ( Great applause . ) The names of thc Right Worshipful Grand Master and bis son Jack , with the name of Binckes , would never pass away , with whom he would also mention the name of Boggett , a Mark Master at Hull , in connection with the Masonic charities .
Bio . Binckes , 111 responding , gave some particulars of the position if the Boys ' and Gills' Schools , which had £ 40 , 000 funded property . They were not hoarding up all their income for posterity , but had expended £ 3000 to -JOO in enlarging the Boys' Schools and hail increased the number from 14010 uSo . His brother lack Sutcliffe , whose
name had been associated with his good father's noble deeds , and whose efforts in the future would be in excess of those that hail gone before , would find a most genial occupation in providing for aged Freemasons , thereby on the one hand supporting them in their closing years , and in thc other case starting tl . em in life with that education which all wished to start with .
bro . Jack Sutcliffe observed that after such a brilliant speaker as Bro . Binckes it was difficult for him to gain their attention . He failed to see how his name could be connected with the Masonic charities , because he had done very little in comparison with other active Masons . He had done something in the Craft and Mark lodges , and went up to London well satisfied with his position in respect to other
lodges . He was nobly and well entertained , and in a manner which afforded him great gratification . He was introduced to many brethren whose acquaintance it was an honour to have . What lillie he had done for the Masonic charities he had done with great pleasure indeed . His heart was with the great Masonic movement , and if they wished him to continue in tbe position be now held he
should endeavour to increase what he had hitherto done . ( Applause . ) Bro . Boggett ( Hull ) also responded , remarking that when they went up with tin ir lists they were not second . ( The Provincial Grand Mark Master : " And you shall not bc second this year . " ) He was going to represent the Lincolnshire Province of Mark Masons , and he hoped the
brethren 111 the Mark Degree would assist him . He bad the promise from one brother of 5 gs ., and if he wanted more he was to go again . Last year Bro . Sutcliffe sent him 5 gs ., and this year he hoped to have the name ol every officer in the Sutcliffe Lodge—every officer in the county . He hoped to have ihe biggest list at the Mark Festival .
Bro . Copeland said he had a toast to propose that did not appear in rile list , lt was the practice of Masonry to recognise merit where merit was due , and the brother that he hail lei bring before their notice hae ! merit as his peculiar forte . He was a brother who had served very long and very arduously in this province , namely , " Bro . Grand Secretary Gough . " ( Applause . ) They all knew ,
especially those who were firsl connected v . ith this province , the very great amount of work that Bro . Gough had tc perform . ( Hear , hear . ) He ihs . neil their thanks for what he had done in the lo . lgc and in the province . That was ali they- could do at present , but he hoped at some future time some further recognition would be forthcoming . ( Hear , hear . )
Bro . P . G . M . M . Sutcliffe : Before this toast is submitted to you 1 must say that Bro . Gough has been lad and man with me , and he is my book-keeper . He has only one senior in our establishment . He has my full trust as a book-keeper , and he has my full confidence as a Mason . He not only discharges his duties as a servant , but he
discharges his duties as a Mason . ( Applause . ) Bro . Gough thanked the P . G . M . M . anil all present very much for drinking hia health , the proposal of which had come upon him unexpectedly . As most of them were aware , talking was not his forte , and as to thc woiking part he left them to be the judges , thanking them for their confidence .
'I he Chairman then proposed a toast which he said ought to bring a smile over thc faces of all brethren , namely , " Thc Ladies . " It was a toast which was often brought before a meeting as a matter of mere routine , being placed sometimes in the hands of some young butterfly who did not know anything about it —( laughter )—who iliil not know how to propose it . However , as au old
married man , and thc father of a famil y he could say they were a great comfort and solace , as the brethren would feel when they avvi \ cel at his lime of life . In OUT youth we enjoyed their society , and they administered to our comforts in many respects as married men , and in our old age they had to be our nurses . He did not know whal his home would be without his wife—his good old
wife , who at that lime would be very anxious and wondering how "John" was getting on . ( Laughter . ) She would be saying lo herself , " Now will he come home cross or pleased r" ( Laughter . ) But in a general way he went hon .- ; from a Masonic meeting in a much better temper than from elsewhere . ( Applause . ) Therefore he hail very great pleasure in proposing thc health of " The
Ladies . 1 oung and old admired them and loved them . He coupled with it thc health of the Provincial Grand Organist , Bvo . Higgins . Bro . Higgins felt the difficulty of his position in this case , for he as a bachelor could not tell what the ladies would wish to say under such trying circumstances . He considered lhat married Masons occupied a more difficult position than bachelors , for lliey mig ht bc assured that
when they went home they were put through a most trying ore ' . eal , and if they i ! il not give satisfactory answers think of their iac . s , and think of their tongues . ( Laughter . ) They bachelors had no such trying questions put to them . Still Ihe ladies would be only loo glad to second his poor efforts in returning thanks for them . The Chairman having proposed , " All poor and distressed Masons , " the proceedings were brought to a conclusion by thc usual patting toast .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
F > r thc Week ending Friday , December 21 , 1877 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Encampments , Conclaves , etc ., of any change in place or day of meeting .
SATURDAY , DECEMBER 15 . Lodge : 1364 , Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . „ 1641 , Crichton , Surrey M . H . LODGES OF INSTHUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , S . W . Percy , 113 , Southgate-road , N .
MONDAY , DECEMBER 17 . Lodge 1 , Grand Pilasters , F . M . H . 8 , British , F . M . H . ,, 21 , Emulation , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 18 5 , Tranquillity , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st .
,, 19 . *** , Confidence , Anderton s Hot ., l-lcel-st . ,, 720 , Panmure , Balham Hot ., Balham . ,, 8 O 2 , Whittington , F . M . H . „ 9 m , City of London , Guildhall Tav ., Gresham-st . „ 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H . Chap . 12 , Prudence , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st .
LooGiiS OF INSTRUCTION . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Old Rodney ' s Head , Old-st ., E . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden Town . Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-road . St . James's Union , Union Tav ., Air-st . Wellington , White Swan , Deptford .
Perfect Ashlar , VictonaTav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amhcrst-rd ., Hackney . Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton . West Smithfield , New Market Hot ., West Smithfield . ¦ Leopold , Woolpack Tavern , Bermondsey-st . St . George's , Globe Tav ., Greenwich . London Masonic Club , at 101 , Queen Victoria-st . E . C , 2 nd and 4 U 1 Monday every month , at 6 o'clock .
TUESDAY , DECEMBER iS . Boarel of Gen . Purposes . Lodge 30 , United Mariners , Guildhall Tav . » ,, 73 , Mount Lebanon , Brid . Hou . Ho ., Lonilon-bdg . „ 95 , Eastern Star , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . ,, 162 , Cadogan , F . M . H .
11 415 i Salisbury , F . M . H . „ S 57 , St . Marks , S . M . H . 11 ' 33 <)< Stockwell , S . M . H . „ 169 ** , New Finsbury Park , Seven Sisters Tav ., N . Chap . 11 , Enoch , F . M . H . „ 19 , Mount Sinai , Anderton's Hot ., Fleet-st . Rose Croix , Canterbury , 33 , Golden-sq .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , 269 , Pentonville-rd . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatie , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk , Win ., Lord's Hot ., St . John ' s Wood . Dalhousie , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney .
Prosperity , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st . Florence Nightingale , F . M . H ., William-st ., Woolwich . Constitutional , Bedford Hot ., Southampton Bdgs . at 7 . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., Globe Road . Royal Arthur , Prince's Head , York-road , Battersea .
Beacontree , Red Lion , Leytonstone . Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rotherhithe . St . John of Wapping , Gun Hot ., High-st ., Wapping . Islington , 23 , Gresham-st . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhill . Mount Edgcumbe , 19 , Jermyn-st ., St . James ' s .
WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 19 . Lodge of Benevolence . „ 700 , Nelson , M . H ., William-st ., Woolwich . ,, 9 6 9 , Maybury , Inns of Court Hot ., Lincolii ' s-iilii . 11 ' 34 'Ji Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . ,, 1382 , Corinthian , George Hot ., Millwall Docks . „ 1 , 07 , Metropolitan , Anderton's Hut ., Fleet-st .
„ 1624 , Eccleston , Grosvenor Hall , Ebury-st ., S . W . ,, 1 h 7 . l 1 Langton , 101 , Queen Victoria-st .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Confidence , Railway Tav ., Railway-place , Fenchurch-st . Alt . Lebanon , Windsor Castle Tav ., Southwark-bdg .-rd . Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich . New Concord , Rosemary Branch Tav ., Hoxton . La Toleiance , Horse and Groom , Winsley-st ., Oxford-st . Peckham , Maismorc Arms , Park-road , Peckham . Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley .
Finsbury Park , Finsbury Park Tav ., Seven Sisters ' -rd . Southwark , Southwark Park Tav ., Southwark Park . Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tav ., Dalston , E . United Strength , Grafton Arms , Kentish-town . Whittington , Black Bull Tav ., Holborn , at 8 . Lewis , King ' s Arms Hot ., Wood Green . Royal Jubilee , Si , Long Acre . Langthorne , Swan Hot ., Stratford .
THURSDAY , DECEMBER 20 . House Com . Girls' Schorl , at 4 . Lodge 49 , Gilion , Guildhall Tav ., Gresham-st . „ 169 , Temperance , White Swan , Deptford . ,, 179 , Manchester , Anderton's Hot ., Fleet-st .
,, 813 , New Concord , Rosemary Branch , Hoxton . „ 1139 , South Norworil , Public Hall , South Norwood . „ 128 7 , Great Northern , F . M . H . ,, 1475 , Peckham , Surrey M . H . Chap , jo , Pythagorean , Ship Hot ., Greenwich .