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Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
< 353 j THE FIRST PAYMENT FOR A WARRANT OF CONSTITUTION . In the interest of Masonic Students generally , but more particularly for the benefit of those who have not the opportunity of a personal examination of the records of the Grand Lodge , I shall be glad if you can find space for an occasional contribution bearing on one of the many subjects
or general and practical import in connection with the early history of our Order . Want of time will not admit of my troubling you very often . I will , however , commence by directing attention to the first Warrant of Constitution for which a fee was paid into the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge of England . Grand Lodge minutes 27 th March , 1729 : —
" The Deputy Grand Master rose up and acquainted the Brethren that he was appointed Treasurer of the General Charity by the Lord Inchiquin , in the year 1737 , when his Lordship was Grand Master , and that he was extremely concerned that in so long a time he had not received one Shilling from the Lodges or any Brother , and in the name of the Grand Master and YVardens , most earnestly
recommended the General Charity to their serious consideration . " Ibid 27 th Dec . 1729 . * ' Bro . Thomas Batson proposed thatfor the future every Lodge of Masons that shall be constituted by the Grand Master or by his authority should payjhe sum of two guineas towards the Charity upon their being Constituted . " ti \ Piaster 10
Le uepwty jrana proposeu me same cne Lodge , and it was carried ncmine con . * Ibid , 21 April , 1730 . " Bare and Harrow , Butcher Row ( Constitution ) £ . 2 as . " " Red Lion in Canterbury ( Constitution ) £ 2 2 s . " At this time Grand Lodge had only one Fund , the Fund of Charity and the total amount in the hands of the Grand Treasurer , including the four guineas mentioned above , was
JE , SI _ lis ., too much praise therefore cannot be given to the originators of these two old Lodges , who so readily came forward to set an example to their brethren and aid in establishing the Charity which has since done such a vast amount of good to the poor and distressed of our Order . The first number given to the Bear and Harrow Lodge was No . 63 , and the date of its Constitution was 25 th
March , 1730 . The Canterbury Lodge had the No . 66 , and the date of Constitution 3 rd April , 1730 . I have no means of ascertaining the character of the latter lodge , for so far as I know it made no return of members to Grand Lodge , and was erased in 1753 . By the general closing up of the numbers at various times , the former No . G 3 became , in 1770 , No . 31 , its first
appearance under the distinction of a name , is in the Engraved List of Lodges for 1773 , where it is given as No . 31 , " The Corner Stone Lodge , " at Lord -Arron's Arms , New Bond St . Up to this time it had only been known by its number and the name of the Tavern at which it was held . Whoever conceived the idea of calling it the " Corner Stone Lodge " forty-three years after its
foundation , deserves some little credit when we consider the position it originally occupied in the grand edifice of Masonic Charity . it seems to me that a better or more appropriate name could not have been chosen . At the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1 S 13 , it became No . 40 . In 1832 , No . 37 , and by amalgamating , in 1843 , with the St . George's Lodger No . 5 , it took the latter
number , and has since been know as " The St . George and Corner Stone" Lodge , No . 5 , and now meets at Freemasons' Hall . * The first list of members was returned to Grand Lodge in 1732 , and consists of 64 names , comprising the most eminent Masons of the period , being headed by that of the Rt . Honble . Lord Montague , Grand Master , and followed
by the names of the Deputy Grand Master , the two Grand Wardens , the Rev . Dr . Desagulier , the Earl of Strathmore ( Master of the lodge ) , and many other noblemen and celebrities , amongst whom I must not omit to mention a certain "Mr . Hogarth . " Indeed , the List contains so many names of interest that I should ask you to print the whole " of them were it not that I fear to trespass too much on the space usually alloted to historical subjects . H . SADLER .
Masonic Playing Cards.
MASONIC PLAYING CARDS .
It is somewhat singular that , although Masonic emblems have been adopted in numberless instances to ornament articles of every description , whether used by the Craft or not , no one until now has thought of them in connection with playing cards , although their adaptability to this article is apparent at a glance . Bro . Hogg , of Paternosterrow , has been the first to conceive this thought , and to
carry it out by producing a very attractive pack , which he calls the Royal Masonic Playing Cards . On the backs are a combination of . Masonic emblems cleverly arranged , and although the ordinary cards in the pack do not admit of special design on the face , the picture cards lend themselves to very artistic and clever illustrations . It will readily be
imagined that the King represents the Grand Master , the Queen the Princess of Wales , and the Knave ( with apologies to his Royal Highness ) another member of the Royal Family and the Craft . We need only add that the designs arc by Luke Limner , and the cards have been manufactured by Messrs . Goodall—a combination ensuring the greatest excellence .
Bro . the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress were among the guests at the ball given by the ofiicers and members of the Light Cavalry of the Honourable Artillery Company at the Armoury House , Finsbury , on thc 12 th instant .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Ayres , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Wardell , P . M ., Sec ; F . Johnson , S . D . ; J . Kean , J . D . ; J . L . Holmes , I . G . ; Turbefield , Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Hill , Davis , Macklin , H . Ruff , and Bonner ; Bros . Grover , YVayland , Jerram , Collard , Marriott , Heard , Tiffen , Ayres , and Harris . The strong array of visitors included Bros . Ward , 3 ; Scott , P . M . 9 ; Coleman , P . M . 11 ; Bassington , P . M . 205 ; Lazarus , P . M ., & c . ; Glass , P . M . 453 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . Essex ; A . E . Wood , Stwd . 554 ; Steadman , S 79 ; R .
Craft Jftnscmrjj .. EASTERN STAR LODGE ( No . 95 ) . —The anniversary festival and installation of the above nourishing centenary lodge was celebrated at Bro . Painter ' s , Ship and Turtle Tavern , 129 and 130 , Leadenhall-street , E . C . A splendid lodge room , with convenient offices , was set apart for the meeting , which was numerously attended . Bro . J . H . Swan , W . M ., was supported by Bros . J . M . Knight , P . M ., S . VV . ; Millner Jutsum , J . YV ., W . M " . elect ; G . S .
J . Tucker , P . M . 933 ; Daines , 1306 ; C . Johnson , 1360 ; E . Wright , P . M . 1364 ; W . Bristo , P . M . 13 Q 4 ; Quinn , 1365 ; Quick , 1365 ; Harling , 1365 ; Fish , P . M . 13 G 6 ; B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 ; A . Furness , 1421 ; C . H . Bardouleau , I 42 r ; A . Prevost , 1421 ; Shirley , PJW . 1491 ; Myers , 1494 ; Toovey , 1541 ; Walding , 1541 ; Irons , 1579 ; Brooks , P . M . 160 S ; Thorpe , 1614 ; Stephens , P . M . 1 G 23 ; H . Cunningham , S . W . 1 G 25 ; Halliday , 1677 ; Tickle , 1702 ; Martelly , 21 G 4 ; and J . Fitzgerald
P . M . j 364 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . G . B . Jerram was duly passed , and the candidate for initiation not being able to be present through ill-health , Bro . R . T . Hill , thesenior P . M ., took the position of W . M . and proceeded with the installation of Bro . Millner Jutsum , YV . M . elect , who was presented by Bro . J . W . Wardell , P . M ., and who acted as D . of C .
throughout . In the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , 26 strong , Bro . Millner Jutsum was installed W . M . of the Eastern Star Lodge , and was afterwards proclaimed and saluted in the several Degrees . Bro . Jutsum invested the following brethren as his officers , delivering a few suitable words to each , but impressing very forcibly the virtue of punctuality upon all in the interest of the lodge : Bros . J . M . Knight , P . M . 1 S 05 , S . YV . ( reappointed ); F . Johnson ,
J . W . ; G . S . Ayres , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); J . W . Wardell , P . M ., Sec . ( reappointed ); J . Kean , S . D . ; J . L . Holmes , J . D . ; W . J . Harris , I . G . ; and Turbefield , Tyler . Bro . Hill concluded his labours by a faithful rendering of the ancient charges . Lodge business being happily at an end , the brethren
adjourned to a spacious " salle-ii-manger" on the ground floor , where , under the experienced superintendence of Bro . E . Ashby , a banquet was very admirably served , fully sustainingthe reputation which the Ship and Turtle has so long enjoyed . The usual toasts followed , and a very memorable and successful meeting was enjoyed .
DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —There was a very gratifying attendance at the regular meeting of this lodge on Friday evening last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , when Bro . Harry Nelson Price , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . A . Simner , S . W . ; H . J . Chapman , J . W . ; George Evsrett , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Morris , P . M ., Sec : R . Harvey , S . D . ; J . Salder-Wood , J . D . ; N . Salmon , I . G . ; J . E . Spurrell , D . C ; Carl Kiechelman , Org . ; R .
Pierpoint , I . P . M . ; P . M . 's Bros . J . R . Foulger , J . McLean , E . White , W . M . Foxcroft , Isaac Buscall , W . J . Ferguson , and F . Kent ; and a goodl y array of other brethren . Thc visitors included Bros . Major-General Swinburne Laurie , G . M . of Nova Scotia ; M . j . Wrangham , P . M . 610 ; C . Holland , W . M . 1 GS 1 ; J . R . Ware , P . M . 1176 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; A . Brinckley , W . M . 1415 ; T . Hastings-Miller , 1964 ; W . Iron , P . M . 1064 ; J . H .
Laurie , 2 ( Nova bcotia ); W . Williams , 2005 ; H . Magee , 174 ; H . Harrison , 1 S 95 ; F . II . Tibbetts , P . M 1950 ; A . Wyld , 72 ; O . Hutchings , 1425 ; C . R . Wicken , W . M . 733 ; G . F . Grover , 13 S 1 ; G . Dickenson , J . W , 16 S 1 ; P . Sharpe , SG 9 ; T . E . Mundy , 1670 ; J . Hear * sum , 167 ; G . H . Hoyle , 19 ; H . J . Scott , 17 G 6 ; J . A Anent , S 90 ; M . J . Rowley , 1507 ; and others . Lodge having been opened with the customary for '
mahtits , and the minutes of the centennial meeting read and confirmed , was advanced to the Third Degree , and Bros . T . W . Trodd , R . Hewetson , and A . F . Peacock were raised , and Bros . T . H . Hobbs , R . Williamson , J . Anley , jun ., and J . J . Elliott were passed , after which the ballot was taken for Mr . W . F . Turner , who had been proposed by Bro . J . L . Edward , and seconded by Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Treas . The voting was unanimously in
favour , and Mr . I urner was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft . Mr . Leonard Gow , whose candidature had been accepted at the last meeting , was unavoidably absent . The whole of the ceremonies were worked in faultless manner by the W . M ., assisted by his officers , much to the satisfaction of all present . After appointing a committee to make the necessary arrarngements for the summer festival in July , lodge was closed
amidst the usual harmony and good wishes . The brethren and visitors then adjourned tothe banqueting room , where a most enjoyable repast was provided , the arrangements being carried out in a style for which Bro . Clemow has long been proverbial . At dessert the customary loyal toasts were proposed from the chair , the W . M . alluding to the great satisfaction it had given the nation to see that her Majesty was
showing herself more frequently in public than she had done for some years past . He referred also to the interest taken in the active work of the Craft by the M . W . G . M ., his Royal Highness the Piince of Wales , and expressed the hope that the visit of her Royal Highness the Princess to Torquay , the most beautiful and salubrious of all English
watering places , might be conducive to her speedy restoration to health . Their Royal Highnesses had ju ; t celebrated the 23 rd anniversary of their marriage , and he asked the brethren to join with him in wishing them " Many happy returns ot the day . " The toast was received with musical honours . Bro . Major-General Laurie , G . M . of Nova Scotia , in
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
responding for " The Grand Ofiicers , " said he tendered his hearty thanks for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received at their hands . In his capacity as a special visitor at Grand Lodge , hc had more than once been pleased to notice how well the work was done by the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and other rulers of the Craft . The Prince of Wales had exercised great judgment in retaining Earl Carnarvon and Earl
Lathom as presiding ofiicers for some years . He had also noticed there was a great deal of earnest zeal on the part of the other Grand Officers , who were always well to the fore in matters of charity connected with the Craft , and he rejoiced to see the purple so largely displayed at the meetings of lodges which it was his privilege to visit . Bro . R . Pierpoint , I . P . M ., said he rose again to exercis c the privilege vested in him as the / . P . M . of the Domati c
Lodge , namely , to propose "The Health of their excellent W . M . " During the short time which Bro . Price had filled that / position he had proved to the brethren that hc was eminently worthy of their esteem . He had been fortunate enough to preside over the centennial festival of their lodge , which was a distinguished honour to any Master , and in the performance of his duties on that memorable occasion he gained the approbation of all present . Having
been on the Committee for the celebration of that festival , he was well aware of the anxiety Bro . Price felt to bring it to a successful issue , and all who were fortunate enough to be present at that brilliant gathering at the Criterion would admit that his efforts were crowned with abundant success . He concluded by observing that in their W . M . they had a good " all-round " brother . The W . M ., who was cordially greeted on rising to
respond , thanked Bro . Pierpoint for the eloquent and kindly terms in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their reception of it . As to the centennial festival , to which reference had been made , he certainly tried his utmost to make it a success , and in that effort he was ably supported by the P . M . ' s , officers , and brethren generally of the lodge . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Initiate , "
and said an infusion of new blood was essential to the progress and stability of any lodge . From the attentive way in which Bro . Turner had gone through his initiation , there could be no doubt that in the future he would become as good a Mason as any of them . Bro . Turner was received with a smart "fire , " and said he sincerely thanked the brethren for the kind way in which they had welcomed him into their midst . At present he
had , of course , only a limited knowledge of Freemasonry ; but he hoped that in due time he should become proficient and prove himself worthy of the honour which had been conferred upon him . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " Thc toast was acknowledged by Bros . H . Miller , W . M . of the Clerkenwell Lodge ; M . J . Wrangham , P . M . 619 : and H . Stiles , P . M . 1 ^ 07 , all of whom spoke in
felicitous terms of the working they had witnessed at the hands of the W . M . and his officers , whom they wished a happy and successful year of office . In responding for "Thc Past Masters , " Bro . Pierpoin t said anything he could do to assist in the working , or to advance the best interests of thc Domatic Lodge , he was only too happy to do . Hc thanked them for the manner in which the toast had been received , and would leave the
senior P . M . to respond . Bro . J . R . Foulger , P . M ., in the course of his remarks , said it appeared to be the rule in this lodge to wear out the ancient . It was pleasing to see so goodly an array of Past Masters present , and to welcome so many visitors as they had around them that evening . The way in which the latter had eulogised thc working of thc Iodge was exceedingly gratifying . . It was customary , once a year , to elect an
expert brother to preside over them , and this year they had certainly made an admirable choice in Bro . Price . He would find that during the centennial year he would be most heartily supported by the Past Masters , and he hoped thc Domatic Lodge would go on and prosper under his able presidency . This was the oldest lodge in the Craft , so far as the Charities were concerned , and he hoped it would continue to maintain that happy position .
The W . M , in proposing " The Treasurer and Secretary , " spoke of the efficient manner in which Bro- ; . George Everett and Morris discharged their important functions . With respect to the centenary banquet he scarcely knew what hc should have done without the assistance of Bro . Everett . He spent a great deal of pains on the arrangements for that event at a time when any brother actuated by personal considerations respecting bis health would have
remained at home . But his heart was fixed upon thc festival , and the results were eminently satisfactory in every shape and form . Much of that success was due to the exertions of their worthy Treasurer , who was deserving of all thanks . Bro . Morris also worked hard in the discharge of his duties , of which , brethren who were not behind the scenes could form little idea , and for that work he had been voted a special jewel , which all hoped he might
long live to wear . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., in responding , ' said this was the last night of their present session , and he could not let the occasion pass without coming amongst them . Me felt amply repaid for dragging himself from a sick room , and in seeing around him so many happy faces . The lodge was to be congratulated upon having so excellent and efficient a Master ; and Bro . Price was also to be
congratulated upon having brethren to support him in so happy and harmonious a manner . Their W . M . had been good enough to allude to the part he ( Bro . Everett ) had taken in the recent centenary festival , and he assured them he went with Bio . Price heart and soul in that matter . Although hc was not in robust health he did all he could to make the reunion a success , and he was abundantly rewarded by the expressions of appreciation that had fallen from the lips of
the W . M . in reference to that event . Bro . T , Alorris , P . M . and Sec ., also acknowledged thc toast . In thanking the brethren for the centenary jewel , with which he had been presented , he assured them that he should wear it as long as he lived with the greatest possible pride . He thanked the W . M . for having fixed that jewel
upon his breast , and thebrethren for the kindly reception they had given him that evening . The Ollicers of the lodge suitably acknowledged the compliments paid them , and the proceedings were concluded by the Tyler . During the evening some excellent songs were rendered , and the proceedings were characterised by the utmost good feeling and harmony throughout .
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Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
< 353 j THE FIRST PAYMENT FOR A WARRANT OF CONSTITUTION . In the interest of Masonic Students generally , but more particularly for the benefit of those who have not the opportunity of a personal examination of the records of the Grand Lodge , I shall be glad if you can find space for an occasional contribution bearing on one of the many subjects
or general and practical import in connection with the early history of our Order . Want of time will not admit of my troubling you very often . I will , however , commence by directing attention to the first Warrant of Constitution for which a fee was paid into the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge of England . Grand Lodge minutes 27 th March , 1729 : —
" The Deputy Grand Master rose up and acquainted the Brethren that he was appointed Treasurer of the General Charity by the Lord Inchiquin , in the year 1737 , when his Lordship was Grand Master , and that he was extremely concerned that in so long a time he had not received one Shilling from the Lodges or any Brother , and in the name of the Grand Master and YVardens , most earnestly
recommended the General Charity to their serious consideration . " Ibid 27 th Dec . 1729 . * ' Bro . Thomas Batson proposed thatfor the future every Lodge of Masons that shall be constituted by the Grand Master or by his authority should payjhe sum of two guineas towards the Charity upon their being Constituted . " ti \ Piaster 10
Le uepwty jrana proposeu me same cne Lodge , and it was carried ncmine con . * Ibid , 21 April , 1730 . " Bare and Harrow , Butcher Row ( Constitution ) £ . 2 as . " " Red Lion in Canterbury ( Constitution ) £ 2 2 s . " At this time Grand Lodge had only one Fund , the Fund of Charity and the total amount in the hands of the Grand Treasurer , including the four guineas mentioned above , was
JE , SI _ lis ., too much praise therefore cannot be given to the originators of these two old Lodges , who so readily came forward to set an example to their brethren and aid in establishing the Charity which has since done such a vast amount of good to the poor and distressed of our Order . The first number given to the Bear and Harrow Lodge was No . 63 , and the date of its Constitution was 25 th
March , 1730 . The Canterbury Lodge had the No . 66 , and the date of Constitution 3 rd April , 1730 . I have no means of ascertaining the character of the latter lodge , for so far as I know it made no return of members to Grand Lodge , and was erased in 1753 . By the general closing up of the numbers at various times , the former No . G 3 became , in 1770 , No . 31 , its first
appearance under the distinction of a name , is in the Engraved List of Lodges for 1773 , where it is given as No . 31 , " The Corner Stone Lodge , " at Lord -Arron's Arms , New Bond St . Up to this time it had only been known by its number and the name of the Tavern at which it was held . Whoever conceived the idea of calling it the " Corner Stone Lodge " forty-three years after its
foundation , deserves some little credit when we consider the position it originally occupied in the grand edifice of Masonic Charity . it seems to me that a better or more appropriate name could not have been chosen . At the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1 S 13 , it became No . 40 . In 1832 , No . 37 , and by amalgamating , in 1843 , with the St . George's Lodger No . 5 , it took the latter
number , and has since been know as " The St . George and Corner Stone" Lodge , No . 5 , and now meets at Freemasons' Hall . * The first list of members was returned to Grand Lodge in 1732 , and consists of 64 names , comprising the most eminent Masons of the period , being headed by that of the Rt . Honble . Lord Montague , Grand Master , and followed
by the names of the Deputy Grand Master , the two Grand Wardens , the Rev . Dr . Desagulier , the Earl of Strathmore ( Master of the lodge ) , and many other noblemen and celebrities , amongst whom I must not omit to mention a certain "Mr . Hogarth . " Indeed , the List contains so many names of interest that I should ask you to print the whole " of them were it not that I fear to trespass too much on the space usually alloted to historical subjects . H . SADLER .
Masonic Playing Cards.
MASONIC PLAYING CARDS .
It is somewhat singular that , although Masonic emblems have been adopted in numberless instances to ornament articles of every description , whether used by the Craft or not , no one until now has thought of them in connection with playing cards , although their adaptability to this article is apparent at a glance . Bro . Hogg , of Paternosterrow , has been the first to conceive this thought , and to
carry it out by producing a very attractive pack , which he calls the Royal Masonic Playing Cards . On the backs are a combination of . Masonic emblems cleverly arranged , and although the ordinary cards in the pack do not admit of special design on the face , the picture cards lend themselves to very artistic and clever illustrations . It will readily be
imagined that the King represents the Grand Master , the Queen the Princess of Wales , and the Knave ( with apologies to his Royal Highness ) another member of the Royal Family and the Craft . We need only add that the designs arc by Luke Limner , and the cards have been manufactured by Messrs . Goodall—a combination ensuring the greatest excellence .
Bro . the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress were among the guests at the ball given by the ofiicers and members of the Light Cavalry of the Honourable Artillery Company at the Armoury House , Finsbury , on thc 12 th instant .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Ayres , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Wardell , P . M ., Sec ; F . Johnson , S . D . ; J . Kean , J . D . ; J . L . Holmes , I . G . ; Turbefield , Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Hill , Davis , Macklin , H . Ruff , and Bonner ; Bros . Grover , YVayland , Jerram , Collard , Marriott , Heard , Tiffen , Ayres , and Harris . The strong array of visitors included Bros . Ward , 3 ; Scott , P . M . 9 ; Coleman , P . M . 11 ; Bassington , P . M . 205 ; Lazarus , P . M ., & c . ; Glass , P . M . 453 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . Essex ; A . E . Wood , Stwd . 554 ; Steadman , S 79 ; R .
Craft Jftnscmrjj .. EASTERN STAR LODGE ( No . 95 ) . —The anniversary festival and installation of the above nourishing centenary lodge was celebrated at Bro . Painter ' s , Ship and Turtle Tavern , 129 and 130 , Leadenhall-street , E . C . A splendid lodge room , with convenient offices , was set apart for the meeting , which was numerously attended . Bro . J . H . Swan , W . M ., was supported by Bros . J . M . Knight , P . M ., S . VV . ; Millner Jutsum , J . YV ., W . M " . elect ; G . S .
J . Tucker , P . M . 933 ; Daines , 1306 ; C . Johnson , 1360 ; E . Wright , P . M . 1364 ; W . Bristo , P . M . 13 Q 4 ; Quinn , 1365 ; Quick , 1365 ; Harling , 1365 ; Fish , P . M . 13 G 6 ; B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 ; A . Furness , 1421 ; C . H . Bardouleau , I 42 r ; A . Prevost , 1421 ; Shirley , PJW . 1491 ; Myers , 1494 ; Toovey , 1541 ; Walding , 1541 ; Irons , 1579 ; Brooks , P . M . 160 S ; Thorpe , 1614 ; Stephens , P . M . 1 G 23 ; H . Cunningham , S . W . 1 G 25 ; Halliday , 1677 ; Tickle , 1702 ; Martelly , 21 G 4 ; and J . Fitzgerald
P . M . j 364 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . G . B . Jerram was duly passed , and the candidate for initiation not being able to be present through ill-health , Bro . R . T . Hill , thesenior P . M ., took the position of W . M . and proceeded with the installation of Bro . Millner Jutsum , YV . M . elect , who was presented by Bro . J . W . Wardell , P . M ., and who acted as D . of C .
throughout . In the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , 26 strong , Bro . Millner Jutsum was installed W . M . of the Eastern Star Lodge , and was afterwards proclaimed and saluted in the several Degrees . Bro . Jutsum invested the following brethren as his officers , delivering a few suitable words to each , but impressing very forcibly the virtue of punctuality upon all in the interest of the lodge : Bros . J . M . Knight , P . M . 1 S 05 , S . YV . ( reappointed ); F . Johnson ,
J . W . ; G . S . Ayres , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); J . W . Wardell , P . M ., Sec . ( reappointed ); J . Kean , S . D . ; J . L . Holmes , J . D . ; W . J . Harris , I . G . ; and Turbefield , Tyler . Bro . Hill concluded his labours by a faithful rendering of the ancient charges . Lodge business being happily at an end , the brethren
adjourned to a spacious " salle-ii-manger" on the ground floor , where , under the experienced superintendence of Bro . E . Ashby , a banquet was very admirably served , fully sustainingthe reputation which the Ship and Turtle has so long enjoyed . The usual toasts followed , and a very memorable and successful meeting was enjoyed .
DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —There was a very gratifying attendance at the regular meeting of this lodge on Friday evening last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , when Bro . Harry Nelson Price , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . A . Simner , S . W . ; H . J . Chapman , J . W . ; George Evsrett , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Morris , P . M ., Sec : R . Harvey , S . D . ; J . Salder-Wood , J . D . ; N . Salmon , I . G . ; J . E . Spurrell , D . C ; Carl Kiechelman , Org . ; R .
Pierpoint , I . P . M . ; P . M . 's Bros . J . R . Foulger , J . McLean , E . White , W . M . Foxcroft , Isaac Buscall , W . J . Ferguson , and F . Kent ; and a goodl y array of other brethren . Thc visitors included Bros . Major-General Swinburne Laurie , G . M . of Nova Scotia ; M . j . Wrangham , P . M . 610 ; C . Holland , W . M . 1 GS 1 ; J . R . Ware , P . M . 1176 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; A . Brinckley , W . M . 1415 ; T . Hastings-Miller , 1964 ; W . Iron , P . M . 1064 ; J . H .
Laurie , 2 ( Nova bcotia ); W . Williams , 2005 ; H . Magee , 174 ; H . Harrison , 1 S 95 ; F . II . Tibbetts , P . M 1950 ; A . Wyld , 72 ; O . Hutchings , 1425 ; C . R . Wicken , W . M . 733 ; G . F . Grover , 13 S 1 ; G . Dickenson , J . W , 16 S 1 ; P . Sharpe , SG 9 ; T . E . Mundy , 1670 ; J . Hear * sum , 167 ; G . H . Hoyle , 19 ; H . J . Scott , 17 G 6 ; J . A Anent , S 90 ; M . J . Rowley , 1507 ; and others . Lodge having been opened with the customary for '
mahtits , and the minutes of the centennial meeting read and confirmed , was advanced to the Third Degree , and Bros . T . W . Trodd , R . Hewetson , and A . F . Peacock were raised , and Bros . T . H . Hobbs , R . Williamson , J . Anley , jun ., and J . J . Elliott were passed , after which the ballot was taken for Mr . W . F . Turner , who had been proposed by Bro . J . L . Edward , and seconded by Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Treas . The voting was unanimously in
favour , and Mr . I urner was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft . Mr . Leonard Gow , whose candidature had been accepted at the last meeting , was unavoidably absent . The whole of the ceremonies were worked in faultless manner by the W . M ., assisted by his officers , much to the satisfaction of all present . After appointing a committee to make the necessary arrarngements for the summer festival in July , lodge was closed
amidst the usual harmony and good wishes . The brethren and visitors then adjourned tothe banqueting room , where a most enjoyable repast was provided , the arrangements being carried out in a style for which Bro . Clemow has long been proverbial . At dessert the customary loyal toasts were proposed from the chair , the W . M . alluding to the great satisfaction it had given the nation to see that her Majesty was
showing herself more frequently in public than she had done for some years past . He referred also to the interest taken in the active work of the Craft by the M . W . G . M ., his Royal Highness the Piince of Wales , and expressed the hope that the visit of her Royal Highness the Princess to Torquay , the most beautiful and salubrious of all English
watering places , might be conducive to her speedy restoration to health . Their Royal Highnesses had ju ; t celebrated the 23 rd anniversary of their marriage , and he asked the brethren to join with him in wishing them " Many happy returns ot the day . " The toast was received with musical honours . Bro . Major-General Laurie , G . M . of Nova Scotia , in
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responding for " The Grand Ofiicers , " said he tendered his hearty thanks for the cordial manner in which the toast had been received at their hands . In his capacity as a special visitor at Grand Lodge , hc had more than once been pleased to notice how well the work was done by the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and other rulers of the Craft . The Prince of Wales had exercised great judgment in retaining Earl Carnarvon and Earl
Lathom as presiding ofiicers for some years . He had also noticed there was a great deal of earnest zeal on the part of the other Grand Officers , who were always well to the fore in matters of charity connected with the Craft , and he rejoiced to see the purple so largely displayed at the meetings of lodges which it was his privilege to visit . Bro . R . Pierpoint , I . P . M ., said he rose again to exercis c the privilege vested in him as the / . P . M . of the Domati c
Lodge , namely , to propose "The Health of their excellent W . M . " During the short time which Bro . Price had filled that / position he had proved to the brethren that hc was eminently worthy of their esteem . He had been fortunate enough to preside over the centennial festival of their lodge , which was a distinguished honour to any Master , and in the performance of his duties on that memorable occasion he gained the approbation of all present . Having
been on the Committee for the celebration of that festival , he was well aware of the anxiety Bro . Price felt to bring it to a successful issue , and all who were fortunate enough to be present at that brilliant gathering at the Criterion would admit that his efforts were crowned with abundant success . He concluded by observing that in their W . M . they had a good " all-round " brother . The W . M ., who was cordially greeted on rising to
respond , thanked Bro . Pierpoint for the eloquent and kindly terms in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for their reception of it . As to the centennial festival , to which reference had been made , he certainly tried his utmost to make it a success , and in that effort he was ably supported by the P . M . ' s , officers , and brethren generally of the lodge . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Initiate , "
and said an infusion of new blood was essential to the progress and stability of any lodge . From the attentive way in which Bro . Turner had gone through his initiation , there could be no doubt that in the future he would become as good a Mason as any of them . Bro . Turner was received with a smart "fire , " and said he sincerely thanked the brethren for the kind way in which they had welcomed him into their midst . At present he
had , of course , only a limited knowledge of Freemasonry ; but he hoped that in due time he should become proficient and prove himself worthy of the honour which had been conferred upon him . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " Thc toast was acknowledged by Bros . H . Miller , W . M . of the Clerkenwell Lodge ; M . J . Wrangham , P . M . 619 : and H . Stiles , P . M . 1 ^ 07 , all of whom spoke in
felicitous terms of the working they had witnessed at the hands of the W . M . and his officers , whom they wished a happy and successful year of office . In responding for "Thc Past Masters , " Bro . Pierpoin t said anything he could do to assist in the working , or to advance the best interests of thc Domatic Lodge , he was only too happy to do . Hc thanked them for the manner in which the toast had been received , and would leave the
senior P . M . to respond . Bro . J . R . Foulger , P . M ., in the course of his remarks , said it appeared to be the rule in this lodge to wear out the ancient . It was pleasing to see so goodly an array of Past Masters present , and to welcome so many visitors as they had around them that evening . The way in which the latter had eulogised thc working of thc Iodge was exceedingly gratifying . . It was customary , once a year , to elect an
expert brother to preside over them , and this year they had certainly made an admirable choice in Bro . Price . He would find that during the centennial year he would be most heartily supported by the Past Masters , and he hoped thc Domatic Lodge would go on and prosper under his able presidency . This was the oldest lodge in the Craft , so far as the Charities were concerned , and he hoped it would continue to maintain that happy position .
The W . M , in proposing " The Treasurer and Secretary , " spoke of the efficient manner in which Bro- ; . George Everett and Morris discharged their important functions . With respect to the centenary banquet he scarcely knew what hc should have done without the assistance of Bro . Everett . He spent a great deal of pains on the arrangements for that event at a time when any brother actuated by personal considerations respecting bis health would have
remained at home . But his heart was fixed upon thc festival , and the results were eminently satisfactory in every shape and form . Much of that success was due to the exertions of their worthy Treasurer , who was deserving of all thanks . Bro . Morris also worked hard in the discharge of his duties , of which , brethren who were not behind the scenes could form little idea , and for that work he had been voted a special jewel , which all hoped he might
long live to wear . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., in responding , ' said this was the last night of their present session , and he could not let the occasion pass without coming amongst them . Me felt amply repaid for dragging himself from a sick room , and in seeing around him so many happy faces . The lodge was to be congratulated upon having so excellent and efficient a Master ; and Bro . Price was also to be
congratulated upon having brethren to support him in so happy and harmonious a manner . Their W . M . had been good enough to allude to the part he ( Bro . Everett ) had taken in the recent centenary festival , and he assured them he went with Bio . Price heart and soul in that matter . Although hc was not in robust health he did all he could to make the reunion a success , and he was abundantly rewarded by the expressions of appreciation that had fallen from the lips of
the W . M . in reference to that event . Bro . T , Alorris , P . M . and Sec ., also acknowledged thc toast . In thanking the brethren for the centenary jewel , with which he had been presented , he assured them that he should wear it as long as he lived with the greatest possible pride . He thanked the W . M . for having fixed that jewel
upon his breast , and thebrethren for the kindly reception they had given him that evening . The Ollicers of the lodge suitably acknowledged the compliments paid them , and the proceedings were concluded by the Tyler . During the evening some excellent songs were rendered , and the proceedings were characterised by the utmost good feeling and harmony throughout .