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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
PAGE KNIGHT TEMPI . AR JOTTINGS 269 THE FuEKMisoNS' LIFE BOAT 269 THE CRAFTMetropolitan 269 Provincial 270 Scotland and Ireland 271 THE ROYAL
ARCHMetropolitan 271 MARK MASoKur—Metropolitan 271 BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS 272 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 272 ROUGH AND PERFECT ASHLARS 272 MULTCM IN PARVO 273
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCEFreemasonry and the LawB of the Land ... 273 " E . A . " and the Bye-laws 273 Disgraceful Intolerance .. ... 273 Bro . Finch , P . M ., 217 273 ANCIENT AND MODERN MYSTERIES ..- 273 INSTALLATION OP THE PROV . GRAND MASTER OF
HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT ... 274 MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOL , DUBLIN ... 274 MEETINGS FOR NEXT WEEK 275
Knight Templar Jottings.
KNIGHT TEMPLAR JOTTINGS .
( Continued from page 185 . ) We have several times heard , of the Baldwyn Encampment , Bristol , and no wonder , when we recollect that it was one of the chief Encampments of the last century , and that under its auspices the "Supreme Grand and Royal
Encampment of the Masonic Knights Templar' ' was formed A . D . 1780 , and revived A . D . 1857 . A " circular letter" was published A . D . 1 S 57 , affording considerable information as to its character , but few , however , seem to know of the existence of such a useful little work . Its "Laws
and Regulations" were published A . D . 1850 , a copy of which we have . We are not aware of a more recent edition , although such might reasonabl y have beeu expected , as the Encampment onl y j oined the Grand Conclave of England a few years since ( A . D . 1862 , we believe ) . The ori gin
of the Baldwyn Encampment is not with certainty known . Bro . Dr . Leeson , a great authority on Masonry , states that it was "founded by French Masons , who had brought it from Canada , towards the close of the last century , a fact of which he was certain , as the original books were
in his possession' ( Freemason ' s Magazine , August 2 , 18 G 2 ) . Bro . John Yarker , however , quotes an authority also iii opposition to this statement , viz ., Bro . Thomas Dunckerley ( who •was installed in this Encampment ) , to the effect that tho Baldwyn had been in existence " time
out of mind , before A . D . 1 / 91 . At this period ot Templar History it is impossible to decide on the date of its institution . We have therefore to examine what remains of its records , none of which prove the existence of such Encampment long before 1780 . In fact ,
throughout England no records exist , that we know of , before this date . In the excellent "Guide to the Koyal Arch Chapter , " hy Bro . J . L . Gould ( Masonic Publishing Company , New York ) , however , an excerpt from minutes dated 17 G 9 , mentioning tho Kni g ht Templar degree
in connection with tho Rnyal Arch is given , which is an earlier record than we had previousl y heard of . This extract is also to be found in Moore ' s Masonic Magazine , December , 1865 . A document engrossed on parchment , and dated 20 th day of December , 1780 , is the earliest
preserved b y the Baldwyn Encampment . It states that by " Charter or compact , our Encampment is constituted the Supreme Grand and iioyal Encampment of this Noble Order . " In tho " circular letter " this " charter or compact" is considered to refer to a previously existing document , but on what grounds seems difficult to
imagine . Tho MS . contains some twenty clauses , some of which appear to hint at the modern constitution of this Grand Encampment , partly from tho fact that Kni ghts would be recognized as legal if made before 1780 in Encampments not acknowledged by this constituted authority . It bears the signature of the Supreme Grand
Knight Templar Jottings.
Master , Joshua Springer , and is the first information we have of the institution of a Grand Encampment south of York . Part of a minutebook of the Honourable Order of the Kni g hts Templars " assembled in the Grand Lodge-room at York , " being still preserved , commences
February ISth , 1780 , "Sir Francis Smyth , Grand Master . " ( Bro . Francis Smyth , according to Bro . Dr . Bell ' s valuable Stream of English Freemasonry was " Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of all England , held at York , " . D . 1780 ) . We have also seen among the archives of the old
Grand Lodge at York , a copy of a certificate , signed hy "John Brown , G . S ., " as follows : — "Admitted 1 st degree , 2 Gth January , 1779 , Raised 2 nd degree , 29 th February , 1779 , Eaised 3 rd degree , 27 th September , 1779 , Raised 4 th degree , or It . AM ., 27 th October , 1779 ,
Knight Templar , 29 th November , 1779 . ' So far as existing documents go , York possesses the earliest as to a constituted authority for Kni ght Templary . After Bristol comes London , under Thomas Dunckerley , A . D . 1791 . ( The third in point of antiquity ) . The
Encampment held at Bath was under the control of the Baldwyn Grand Encampment , and joined the Grand Conclave when the Baldwyn did , on the revival of the Bristol authority A . D . 1857 . Bath , Birmingham , Warwick , Highbridge , Salisbury and the Encampments , we believe , recognized and
supported the movement , which Templars of today know nothing of . Then , however , it was an active organization , but soon collapsed . Correspondence with the Grand Conclave of London commenced in A . D . 1809 , and continued from time to time up to A . D . 1820 , when all communications ceased until about A . D . I 860 . H . B .. H .
the Duke of Sussex was elected a member , and also Grand Master of the Bristol organization as well as the Grand Conclave . The former we are told was b y his consent , which certainly
seems strange . The Templars in London , however , could well afford to pass over such an act , as their subsequent rapid and proud position affords evidence of the stability of their branch of the Order . W . J . HUGHAN . ( To be continued ?)
The Freemasons' Life Boat.
THE FREEMASONS' LIFE BOAT .
A meeting for the purpose of carrying out this praiseworthy object , was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at Bro . Forsters * the Railway Tavern , Londonstreet , Fenchurch-street . Bros . A , E . Harris , P . M . ( 1-11 ) , in the chair ; E . Gottheil , Hon . Sec , P . M . ( 141 ); S . Davis ( 141 ) , Treas . A committee having
beeu formed of the following brethren , tho minutes of the preliminary meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were proposed , and carried form a committee , with power to add to their number , each one being duly ballotted for , viz . A . E . Harris , P . M . ( 141 ) , President .
S . Davis ( 141 ) , Treasurer . E . Gottheil , P . M . ( 141 ) , Hon . Sec . M . Manns ( 188 ) . J . Kcnnett ( 141 ) . C . C . Taylor , J . W . ( 141 ) . M . Bamberger ( 141 ) .
B . Salmon ( 141 ) . L . London . Chas . Davis . T . S . Mortlock , W . M . Industry . Thomas White , W . M .-elect ( 22 ) . H . M . Levy , P . M . ( 188 ) . N . Gluckstcin , P . M . ( 51 and 141 ) .
Several resolutions were proposed , and a vote of thanko ww proposed to the chairman , which was carried unanimously . The meeting was adjourned until January next . The above-named brethren taking into
consideration the position of so numerous and influential a body as the Freemasons , havo determined to do all in their power to present to the National Life Boat Association a Boat worthy of them , and it is to be understood that this scheme is in no way connected with any other that has been formed .
AT the meeting of Roval Arch Chapter 145 , last week , Comp . R Wentworth Little , M . E . Z . 177 , P . Z . 975 , Hon . Member of Chapters 176 , 619 , and 1056 , was unanimously elected an Honorary Member . Wn are informed that it is in contemplation to hold a Masonic Ball at Swindon in the month of January
in connection with the Royal Sussex Lodge of Emulation , No . 855 . This is one of the oldest lodges in Wiltshire , and the most extensive , hut Masonry is rapidly progressing in this province , and another lodge is in contemplation for New Swindon , which is a rapidl y increasing locality .
Report Of Masonic Meetings.
Report of Masonic Meetings .
-v THE GRAFT . H 15 TR . OPOIATAN . Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 . —This very old and prosperous lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich . Presided over by theAV . Master , ISro . Gray don , supported by Bros . Appleby , S . AV . ; G . Davies , . LAV . ; If . Norman , P . M ., and Sec . ; J . Henderson , P . M . aud Treas .: C .
Young , « . D . ; C . Cook , P . M ., and J . D . ; aud Bro . Hills , acting as I . G . The lodge was opened iu due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes aud cash accounts were read aud confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Carnelly and MePhersou , candidates for initiation , which proved in eacli of their favoi-, and being in attends nee , wore with Mr . AA ooff already balloted for ,
duly received into Freemasonry . Bros . James and Walton received the 2 nd deg ., and llros . Bradiug and Deal , were raised to the sublime degree of M . Masons . The Lodge was then closed down to the first degree , aud this beiug the meeting to elect the AV . Master , Treasurer , and the Tyler for the ensuing year , the ballot was taken for the AV . Master , and liro . Appleby was elected AV . M .,
Bro . J . Henderson was again re-elected Treasurer , and B . Alison , was re-elected Tyler . A committee was then appointed to audit the Treasurer ' s accounts , which appear iu a very prosperous condition . Proposed by Bro . P . M . Hedley , seconded by Bro . AV . llickards , that six guineas be presented to liro . J . Graydon , from the funds of the lodge , for the very efficient manner he
performed the duties as W . Master , and if this sum was applied to any of the charities , then the sum might be increased to ten guineas , which was put to the lodge and carried unanimously . Nothing further being oiFered for the good of Freemasonry or tins lodge in particular , the lodge was closed , aud the brethren adjourned to Bro . H . De Grey ' s , the Freemasons' Tavern , where they
spent a very cheerful evening , and paited m perlect harmony . Caveac Lodge , No . 170 . —This lodge assembled on Saturday last at Kadley ' s Hotel . Bro . P . A . Nairne , P . M ., iu the absence iu the country of the \ A . M ., opened the lodge , and raised Bro . Grove to the third degree , pasBed Bro . Quihampton to the second degree , aud initiated Mr .
Winatone . The character of the working was blameless . Bro . Charles Browne , P . M ., presided at the banquet , which was one of Bro . Hart ' s best , and , on its removal , proposed the Masonic toasts with that suavity which has endeared him so much to all his brethren . Bro . AV . J . Franklin , P . G . S ., responded for the D . G . M ., Bro . P . A . Nairne for the AV . M ., Bros . Hughes and AVhaley for tho
vibitors , aud Bro . Walters for the Masonic charities . The cordial welcome which this lodge always gives to its visitors was extended on this occasion also , and everything wan done by the brethren whlnh could make their friends feel at home . The list of members of the lodge and the invited members of other lodges was a long one , and included among many others the names of Bros .
Nairne , Pemble , Browne , E . Litchfield , C . 11 . Dorey , C . Bruwn , T . Quihampton , H . S . Foreman , II . Besley , F . H . Goodsell , H . Jermyn , K . Hughes ( 22 ) , F . AA'alters ( 73 ) , F . AV . Bryant ( 49 ) , J . L . D . Hewart ( 252 ) , AV . T . AVhaley ( late 17 «) , C . B . Plestow ( 478 ) , AV . J . Franklin ( 551 ) , and F . Burghard , PoBt Nubila Lux , Amsterdam . Domatic Lodge No . 177 . —On Friday , the 10 th instant ,
the election meeting of this lodge took place at Anderton s Hotel . The lodge room was densely crowded , and many brethren could not bo accommodated with seats . Bro . Richard Tanner , AV M ., opened the lodge and presided , liegsrs . Ncwhill and Dyer were initiated , and Bros . Clarke , Palmer , Gill , Macklin , and Percival raised . Bro . Chapman was passed , aud Bro . Foulger , S . AV ., elected to
fill the Master ' s chair for tho year 1 S 70 . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . M ., the Treasurer of tho lodge , was unanimously re-elected to that office ; but as Bro . Bradley was considered too old to undergo tho fatigue which the T , of such a numerously supported lodge is sure to have imposed on him , ho was superannuated with an allowance , and Bro . J . Dab-, jun ., appointed in his stead , aud his
remuneration fixed . The Audit Committee , cousisting of Bros . Ferguson , Pulsford , Montague , Bird , aud Blount , WHS arranged to meet at Anderton ' s on the 23 rd instant , at six iu the evening . Tho W . M . then told the brethren that it was his intention to stand as Steward at the Festival of the Girls' School , in May , 1870 , as during the eighty 3 'cars of the Domatic Lodge ' s existence the lodge
had not contributed anything to the funds of that institution . Bro . Jos . Smith , P . M ., then proposed that asthoAV . M had been one great cause of the prosperity of the lodge , by getting in the arrears , aud as the lodge now consisted of 145 members , and could well afford to subscribe , fifty guineas be placod ou Bro . Tanner ' s list . This proposition waH carried amidst great cheering . The petition of a
widow to the Board of Benevolence for relief was recommended and signed iu open lodge , and the sum of two guineas was given to a brother who was in deep distress . Hro . Joseph Smith again rose aud proposed that a testimonial of the value of ten guineas be presented to Bro . Tanner from the lodge funds ; and Bro , James Brett immediately seconded it , adding that the lodge was much
indebted to Bro . Tanner , not only for the skill he had displayed in performing his duties as AA . M ., but for having taken on himself , iu addition , the office of acting Secretary ; his success in this latter capacity hod been so great that he had collected dues to the amount of hundreds of pounds which never would have been received but for
bin exertions . The motion was earned ntm . con ., aud the brethren in the course of the evening added their names on a list of individual subscribers who wished to show their sense of the AV . M . ' s labours by making the testimonial of greater value than ten guineas . The lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a first-class banquet
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
PAGE KNIGHT TEMPI . AR JOTTINGS 269 THE FuEKMisoNS' LIFE BOAT 269 THE CRAFTMetropolitan 269 Provincial 270 Scotland and Ireland 271 THE ROYAL
ARCHMetropolitan 271 MARK MASoKur—Metropolitan 271 BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS 272 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 272 ROUGH AND PERFECT ASHLARS 272 MULTCM IN PARVO 273
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCEFreemasonry and the LawB of the Land ... 273 " E . A . " and the Bye-laws 273 Disgraceful Intolerance .. ... 273 Bro . Finch , P . M ., 217 273 ANCIENT AND MODERN MYSTERIES ..- 273 INSTALLATION OP THE PROV . GRAND MASTER OF
HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT ... 274 MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOL , DUBLIN ... 274 MEETINGS FOR NEXT WEEK 275
Knight Templar Jottings.
KNIGHT TEMPLAR JOTTINGS .
( Continued from page 185 . ) We have several times heard , of the Baldwyn Encampment , Bristol , and no wonder , when we recollect that it was one of the chief Encampments of the last century , and that under its auspices the "Supreme Grand and Royal
Encampment of the Masonic Knights Templar' ' was formed A . D . 1780 , and revived A . D . 1857 . A " circular letter" was published A . D . 1 S 57 , affording considerable information as to its character , but few , however , seem to know of the existence of such a useful little work . Its "Laws
and Regulations" were published A . D . 1850 , a copy of which we have . We are not aware of a more recent edition , although such might reasonabl y have beeu expected , as the Encampment onl y j oined the Grand Conclave of England a few years since ( A . D . 1862 , we believe ) . The ori gin
of the Baldwyn Encampment is not with certainty known . Bro . Dr . Leeson , a great authority on Masonry , states that it was "founded by French Masons , who had brought it from Canada , towards the close of the last century , a fact of which he was certain , as the original books were
in his possession' ( Freemason ' s Magazine , August 2 , 18 G 2 ) . Bro . John Yarker , however , quotes an authority also iii opposition to this statement , viz ., Bro . Thomas Dunckerley ( who •was installed in this Encampment ) , to the effect that tho Baldwyn had been in existence " time
out of mind , before A . D . 1 / 91 . At this period ot Templar History it is impossible to decide on the date of its institution . We have therefore to examine what remains of its records , none of which prove the existence of such Encampment long before 1780 . In fact ,
throughout England no records exist , that we know of , before this date . In the excellent "Guide to the Koyal Arch Chapter , " hy Bro . J . L . Gould ( Masonic Publishing Company , New York ) , however , an excerpt from minutes dated 17 G 9 , mentioning tho Kni g ht Templar degree
in connection with tho Rnyal Arch is given , which is an earlier record than we had previousl y heard of . This extract is also to be found in Moore ' s Masonic Magazine , December , 1865 . A document engrossed on parchment , and dated 20 th day of December , 1780 , is the earliest
preserved b y the Baldwyn Encampment . It states that by " Charter or compact , our Encampment is constituted the Supreme Grand and iioyal Encampment of this Noble Order . " In tho " circular letter " this " charter or compact" is considered to refer to a previously existing document , but on what grounds seems difficult to
imagine . Tho MS . contains some twenty clauses , some of which appear to hint at the modern constitution of this Grand Encampment , partly from tho fact that Kni ghts would be recognized as legal if made before 1780 in Encampments not acknowledged by this constituted authority . It bears the signature of the Supreme Grand
Knight Templar Jottings.
Master , Joshua Springer , and is the first information we have of the institution of a Grand Encampment south of York . Part of a minutebook of the Honourable Order of the Kni g hts Templars " assembled in the Grand Lodge-room at York , " being still preserved , commences
February ISth , 1780 , "Sir Francis Smyth , Grand Master . " ( Bro . Francis Smyth , according to Bro . Dr . Bell ' s valuable Stream of English Freemasonry was " Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of all England , held at York , " . D . 1780 ) . We have also seen among the archives of the old
Grand Lodge at York , a copy of a certificate , signed hy "John Brown , G . S ., " as follows : — "Admitted 1 st degree , 2 Gth January , 1779 , Raised 2 nd degree , 29 th February , 1779 , Eaised 3 rd degree , 27 th September , 1779 , Raised 4 th degree , or It . AM ., 27 th October , 1779 ,
Knight Templar , 29 th November , 1779 . ' So far as existing documents go , York possesses the earliest as to a constituted authority for Kni ght Templary . After Bristol comes London , under Thomas Dunckerley , A . D . 1791 . ( The third in point of antiquity ) . The
Encampment held at Bath was under the control of the Baldwyn Grand Encampment , and joined the Grand Conclave when the Baldwyn did , on the revival of the Bristol authority A . D . 1857 . Bath , Birmingham , Warwick , Highbridge , Salisbury and the Encampments , we believe , recognized and
supported the movement , which Templars of today know nothing of . Then , however , it was an active organization , but soon collapsed . Correspondence with the Grand Conclave of London commenced in A . D . 1809 , and continued from time to time up to A . D . 1820 , when all communications ceased until about A . D . I 860 . H . B .. H .
the Duke of Sussex was elected a member , and also Grand Master of the Bristol organization as well as the Grand Conclave . The former we are told was b y his consent , which certainly
seems strange . The Templars in London , however , could well afford to pass over such an act , as their subsequent rapid and proud position affords evidence of the stability of their branch of the Order . W . J . HUGHAN . ( To be continued ?)
The Freemasons' Life Boat.
THE FREEMASONS' LIFE BOAT .
A meeting for the purpose of carrying out this praiseworthy object , was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at Bro . Forsters * the Railway Tavern , Londonstreet , Fenchurch-street . Bros . A , E . Harris , P . M . ( 1-11 ) , in the chair ; E . Gottheil , Hon . Sec , P . M . ( 141 ); S . Davis ( 141 ) , Treas . A committee having
beeu formed of the following brethren , tho minutes of the preliminary meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were proposed , and carried form a committee , with power to add to their number , each one being duly ballotted for , viz . A . E . Harris , P . M . ( 141 ) , President .
S . Davis ( 141 ) , Treasurer . E . Gottheil , P . M . ( 141 ) , Hon . Sec . M . Manns ( 188 ) . J . Kcnnett ( 141 ) . C . C . Taylor , J . W . ( 141 ) . M . Bamberger ( 141 ) .
B . Salmon ( 141 ) . L . London . Chas . Davis . T . S . Mortlock , W . M . Industry . Thomas White , W . M .-elect ( 22 ) . H . M . Levy , P . M . ( 188 ) . N . Gluckstcin , P . M . ( 51 and 141 ) .
Several resolutions were proposed , and a vote of thanko ww proposed to the chairman , which was carried unanimously . The meeting was adjourned until January next . The above-named brethren taking into
consideration the position of so numerous and influential a body as the Freemasons , havo determined to do all in their power to present to the National Life Boat Association a Boat worthy of them , and it is to be understood that this scheme is in no way connected with any other that has been formed .
AT the meeting of Roval Arch Chapter 145 , last week , Comp . R Wentworth Little , M . E . Z . 177 , P . Z . 975 , Hon . Member of Chapters 176 , 619 , and 1056 , was unanimously elected an Honorary Member . Wn are informed that it is in contemplation to hold a Masonic Ball at Swindon in the month of January
in connection with the Royal Sussex Lodge of Emulation , No . 855 . This is one of the oldest lodges in Wiltshire , and the most extensive , hut Masonry is rapidly progressing in this province , and another lodge is in contemplation for New Swindon , which is a rapidl y increasing locality .
Report Of Masonic Meetings.
Report of Masonic Meetings .
-v THE GRAFT . H 15 TR . OPOIATAN . Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 . —This very old and prosperous lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich . Presided over by theAV . Master , ISro . Gray don , supported by Bros . Appleby , S . AV . ; G . Davies , . LAV . ; If . Norman , P . M ., and Sec . ; J . Henderson , P . M . aud Treas .: C .
Young , « . D . ; C . Cook , P . M ., and J . D . ; aud Bro . Hills , acting as I . G . The lodge was opened iu due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes aud cash accounts were read aud confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Carnelly and MePhersou , candidates for initiation , which proved in eacli of their favoi-, and being in attends nee , wore with Mr . AA ooff already balloted for ,
duly received into Freemasonry . Bros . James and Walton received the 2 nd deg ., and llros . Bradiug and Deal , were raised to the sublime degree of M . Masons . The Lodge was then closed down to the first degree , aud this beiug the meeting to elect the AV . Master , Treasurer , and the Tyler for the ensuing year , the ballot was taken for the AV . Master , and liro . Appleby was elected AV . M .,
Bro . J . Henderson was again re-elected Treasurer , and B . Alison , was re-elected Tyler . A committee was then appointed to audit the Treasurer ' s accounts , which appear iu a very prosperous condition . Proposed by Bro . P . M . Hedley , seconded by Bro . AV . llickards , that six guineas be presented to liro . J . Graydon , from the funds of the lodge , for the very efficient manner he
performed the duties as W . Master , and if this sum was applied to any of the charities , then the sum might be increased to ten guineas , which was put to the lodge and carried unanimously . Nothing further being oiFered for the good of Freemasonry or tins lodge in particular , the lodge was closed , aud the brethren adjourned to Bro . H . De Grey ' s , the Freemasons' Tavern , where they
spent a very cheerful evening , and paited m perlect harmony . Caveac Lodge , No . 170 . —This lodge assembled on Saturday last at Kadley ' s Hotel . Bro . P . A . Nairne , P . M ., iu the absence iu the country of the \ A . M ., opened the lodge , and raised Bro . Grove to the third degree , pasBed Bro . Quihampton to the second degree , aud initiated Mr .
Winatone . The character of the working was blameless . Bro . Charles Browne , P . M ., presided at the banquet , which was one of Bro . Hart ' s best , and , on its removal , proposed the Masonic toasts with that suavity which has endeared him so much to all his brethren . Bro . AV . J . Franklin , P . G . S ., responded for the D . G . M ., Bro . P . A . Nairne for the AV . M ., Bros . Hughes and AVhaley for tho
vibitors , aud Bro . Walters for the Masonic charities . The cordial welcome which this lodge always gives to its visitors was extended on this occasion also , and everything wan done by the brethren whlnh could make their friends feel at home . The list of members of the lodge and the invited members of other lodges was a long one , and included among many others the names of Bros .
Nairne , Pemble , Browne , E . Litchfield , C . 11 . Dorey , C . Bruwn , T . Quihampton , H . S . Foreman , II . Besley , F . H . Goodsell , H . Jermyn , K . Hughes ( 22 ) , F . AA'alters ( 73 ) , F . AV . Bryant ( 49 ) , J . L . D . Hewart ( 252 ) , AV . T . AVhaley ( late 17 «) , C . B . Plestow ( 478 ) , AV . J . Franklin ( 551 ) , and F . Burghard , PoBt Nubila Lux , Amsterdam . Domatic Lodge No . 177 . —On Friday , the 10 th instant ,
the election meeting of this lodge took place at Anderton s Hotel . The lodge room was densely crowded , and many brethren could not bo accommodated with seats . Bro . Richard Tanner , AV M ., opened the lodge and presided , liegsrs . Ncwhill and Dyer were initiated , and Bros . Clarke , Palmer , Gill , Macklin , and Percival raised . Bro . Chapman was passed , aud Bro . Foulger , S . AV ., elected to
fill the Master ' s chair for tho year 1 S 70 . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . M ., the Treasurer of tho lodge , was unanimously re-elected to that office ; but as Bro . Bradley was considered too old to undergo tho fatigue which the T , of such a numerously supported lodge is sure to have imposed on him , ho was superannuated with an allowance , and Bro . J . Dab-, jun ., appointed in his stead , aud his
remuneration fixed . The Audit Committee , cousisting of Bros . Ferguson , Pulsford , Montague , Bird , aud Blount , WHS arranged to meet at Anderton ' s on the 23 rd instant , at six iu the evening . Tho W . M . then told the brethren that it was his intention to stand as Steward at the Festival of the Girls' School , in May , 1870 , as during the eighty 3 'cars of the Domatic Lodge ' s existence the lodge
had not contributed anything to the funds of that institution . Bro . Jos . Smith , P . M ., then proposed that asthoAV . M had been one great cause of the prosperity of the lodge , by getting in the arrears , aud as the lodge now consisted of 145 members , and could well afford to subscribe , fifty guineas be placod ou Bro . Tanner ' s list . This proposition waH carried amidst great cheering . The petition of a
widow to the Board of Benevolence for relief was recommended and signed iu open lodge , and the sum of two guineas was given to a brother who was in deep distress . Hro . Joseph Smith again rose aud proposed that a testimonial of the value of ten guineas be presented to Bro . Tanner from the lodge funds ; and Bro , James Brett immediately seconded it , adding that the lodge was much
indebted to Bro . Tanner , not only for the skill he had displayed in performing his duties as AA . M ., but for having taken on himself , iu addition , the office of acting Secretary ; his success in this latter capacity hod been so great that he had collected dues to the amount of hundreds of pounds which never would have been received but for
bin exertions . The motion was earned ntm . con ., aud the brethren in the course of the evening added their names on a list of individual subscribers who wished to show their sense of the AV . M . ' s labours by making the testimonial of greater value than ten guineas . The lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a first-class banquet