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numberless instructions as to how men and women must govern themselves in the various conditions of life , in respect of themselves only and in their relations with other people . The fact of its being a new edition is sufficient evidence that it has already established for itself a reputation as an authority on etiquette , while

even a rapid g lance at one or two of its chapters will show that the joint authors are not only capable of advising well , but likewise have an extremely lucid and agreeable mode of imparting their information . Our readers vvill certainly find a careful perusal of its pages productive both of p leasure and benefit .

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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Domatic Lodge ( No . 177 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Friday , the 12 th inst ., when it vvas but natural that hearty congratulations should be conveyed to Bro . George Everett , P . VI ., Treas . —who joined the lodge at the corresponding meeting 31 years ago—on his nomination , without opposition , for the office of Grand Treasurer . The

members present included Bros . Nathan Salmon , W . M . ; T . B . Goodfellow , S . W . ; E . A . G . Smith , J . W . j George Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Morris , Sec . ; A . Piper , S . D . ; J . Barnett , jun ., J . D . ; A . Wigmore , I . G . ; G . Gardner , Prov . G . S . B . Bucks , D . C ; E . Riechelmann , Org . ; T . H . Hobbs , Stwd . ; R . Harvey , I . P . M . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . ; Harry N . Price , P . M . ; H . Spink , P . M . ; R .

Pierrepoint , P . M . ; J . Buscall , P . M . ; E . White , P . M . ; J . E . Walford , P . M . ; W . M . Foxcroft , P . M . ; and others Visitors : Bros . T . B . Dodson , P . M . S 60 ; G . Vinton , 145 ; J . A . Duff , J . W . 145 ; J . Spiller , J . W . 1677 ; R . D . Gumming , P . M . 2164 ; A . Roman , 1987 ; A . Spawforth , an j F . W . Drew , 145 ; J . Vernon , 134 S ; J . Nash , 2165 ; J . Glass , P . M . 453 ; G . Pearch , 2060 ; H . Osmoy ,

79 ; Egbert Roberts , P . P . G . O . Essex ; W . Shurmur , W . M . 2379 , Prov . G . Treas . Essex ; and W . W . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . A . P . Cocks was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., and the traditional history given by Bro . Ferguson , P . M . The elections were next proceeded with , and

resulted unanimously as follows : Bros . T . B . Goodfellow , W . M . ; Geo . Everett ( re-elected ) , Treas . ; and Walkley ( reelected ) , Tyler . Bro . Spink , P . M ., moved that a hearty vote of congratulation be passed , and duly recorded on the minutes , expressing their gratification at the nomination of Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Treas ., without opposition , for the office of Grand Treasurer . I here were few brethren ,

he said , who had done such good work in the Craft as Bro . Everett , and the well-deserved honour also reflected credit on their old and highly respected lodge . Bro . White , P . M ., seconded the motion , he having been the Worshipful Master of the lodge when Bro . Everett vvas first elected Treasurer of the lodge . The motion vvas carried with acclamation , and Bro . Everett , P . M ., Treas .,

in response , expressed his gratitude for the kindly terms in which the resolution had been proposed and seconded . He had endeavoured to deserve those kind remarks during his association with the lodge and the Craft . He vvas pleased that the resolution had been proposed , as in years to come it would be something to look back and see that an honour had been conferred on himself and the lodge . He joined the

lodge on the 12 th December , 1 S 59 , and he had always been proud to be a working member in so old and distinguished a lodge , vvhich had done so much for the Charities and everything in Freemasonry . It vvas now two and a half years since he declared himself a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer , and during that time he had had an anxious time , but he was grateful to all friends for bringing about the desired end . A Past Master ' s jewel vvas

unanimously voted to the W . M . for his efficient services during the past year , and apologies for non-attendance vvere announcer ! from Bros . C . F . Hogard , J . L . Mather , S . H . Parkhouse , J . H . Lardner , W . A . Scurrah , J . M . McLeod , and others . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a well-served banquet , at the conclusion of vvhich tha usual toasts were heartily honoured .

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Bro . R . Harvey , I . P . M ., briefly proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " remarking that it vvas not for him to take up their time by extolling the good qualities of their W . M ., who presided that evening for the last time during his year of office . Bro . Nathan Salmon , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren , and assured them he had tried to do his best for

the lodge , and if he had given satisfaction vvas amply repaid . Bro . John Glass , P . M . 453 , replied for " The Visitors , " and expressed his gratitude to Bro . Everett for enabling him to pay that , his first visit to the lodge . The W . M . had alluded to the fact that about a week since a Committee met to see who vvas the most modest man who should make

a speech in Grand Lodge , and the lot was his . He vvas not sorry now that that had happened , and if every member would aspire to Grand Office and g ive him as good a brief as he had held on the last meeting of Grand Lodge he should be happy to render a similar service . Bro . George Everett , whom he had the pleasure of nominating as Grand Treasurer , vvas a brother who carried the principles of

Freemasonry into his life , and through every action in life vvas strictly honourable and on the square . The Domatic Lodge having produced such a man , there was no reason why it should not produce others , and every brother should make up his mind to be a Grand Officer if possible . Bros . W . Shurmur , Prov . Grand Treasurer Essex ; Dodson , P . M . S 60 ; and R . Cummings , P . M . 2164 , also

responded . The W . M . in proposing "The W . M . elect , " said that brother was a Good-fellow by name and a good fellow by nature . He vvas proud to be able to propose that toast , as it was through Bro . Goodfellow that he joined the lodge , and he had been connected with that brother for many years in several capacities , and had found him good and true and a thorough Mason .

Bro . T . B . Goodfellow , W . M . elect , in response , said that as the event for which he had long looked forward was about to take place , he would try his utmost to keep up the prestige of the lodge . It vvas a great honour to attain the position of W . M . of his mother lodge , and especially when they would numbera Grand Officer in their ranks . "The Past Masters" vvas next given in cordial terms ,

and vvas ably replied to by Bro . E . White , P . M . Bro . George Everett , P . M ., Treas ., responded for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and thanked the brethren for the kind manner in vvhich he had been treated throughout the evening . The reception given him , in consideration , of course , of the important post to vvhich he had been as good as elected , vvas quite overwhelming , but having been

confined for twelve days to bed , he did not feel equal to adequately thanking them . He would ask them therefore to excuse any shortcomings . The lodge had gone on very successfully , had given 25 guineas to the Charities annually , and he vvas proud to say vvas never in a more prosperous state . He tried to please everyone in the lodge , and generally succeeded , and it vvas gratifying to find the visitors

expressing their gratification and pleasure . He must say a word or two about the very high office to vvhich he had been fortunate enough to succeed . It vvas exactly two and a half years ago that he declared himself a candidate , and when they bore in mind that the Grand Treasurer had a constituency far greater than any Member of Parliament , they could understand something of the position and what

one had to go through to obtain the office . There vvas no doubt the Grand Treasurer was the representative of the brethren , and it was a proud moment for him to stand there and feel he had the approbation of the brethren . He owed his position to his good friends , and particularly to Bro . John Glass , with whom he had worked side by side on the Boys' School Committee . It vvas a lucky thing that

his Election Committee chose Bro . Glass to nominate him , and that brother in the course of his excellent speech made one good point when he said that he ( Bro . Everett ) was a member of five metropolitan lodges and had passed the chair in four , and had never had the opportunity of obtaining Prov Grand Office . There were 45 provinces and the metropolis alone represented one quarter of the whole , yet each

province had the same number of Grand Officers as Grand Lodge . It had always struck him that it would be a proper thing that the metropolis should be divided into four districts , and then the London brethren would have a chance of wearing the purple . In conclusion , he again thanked

them for the very great kindness shown him that evening . Bro . Morris , Secretary , having replied , "The Officers " was given , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful evening . During the proceedings several brethren rendered some excellent songs , and Bro . Riechelmann , Org ., ably presided at the pianoforte .

Kennington Lodge ( No . 1381 ) . —This lodge met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 2 nd instant . Among those present vvere Bros . W . W . Westley , P . M . 186 , W . M . ; La Feuillade , S . W . ; Dennis , J . W . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Lundie , S . D . ; Hearn , J . D . ; Burn , Org . ; Foale , I . P . M . j H . Higgins , P . M . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Middx . ; C . H .

Kohler , P . M . ; Cockburn , P . M . ; and R . La Feuillade , P . M . Among the visitors vvere Bros . j . J . Pope , P . M . 1305 , and A . Newton , 1 S 6 . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The W . M . then , in a most able and impressive manner , performed the ceremonies of passing and raising , The ballot having been taken for Mr . Henry John Braddle ,

he vvas inducted into Craft mysteries , the ceremony being carried out in a manner that left but little to be desired . The ballot vvas also taken on behalf of Bro . J . W . Thomas , P . M . 1641 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Staffordshire , as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . Among those who sent apologies for non-attendance vvere Bros . George Everett , P . M ., andLingley , P . M ., both absentin consequence

of severe indisposition " . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary loyal and Craft toasts having been duly honoured , the LP . M . gave " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " In the course of his remarks he congratulated

the lodge upon possessing a Master who vvas able to carry out the three ceremonies of the Craft without a hitch . In fact his ( the speaker ' s ) office as Immediate Past Master was a sinecure , as the Master required no prompting . He hoped that those brethren coming on would emulate Bro . Westley's brilliant example , and thus keep up the working prestige of No . 1381 .

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The Worshipful Master having modestly acknowledged the compliment , then gave "The Initiate . " Bro . Braddle having replied , " 'Ihe Health of the Visitors " followed , to which toast Bros . Pope and Newton ably responded . Bro . Capt . Walls' name was coupled with the toast of "The Past Masters . "

In giving Ihe Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " the W . M . spoke in feeling terms of Bro . G . Everett , whose absence through illness all deplored . The Craft would be called upon at the Quarterly Communication to nominate brethren for the high position of Grand Treasurer . As they all knew Bro . Everett was a candidate , with the names of some 1700 brethren as supporters . On his list were

many distinguished Masons , including Bro . Lord George Hamilton , P . G . W . He ( the W . M ) trusted that Bro . Everett would be unopposed , his long and energetic support of the Craft and its Charitable Institutions deserved that reward at the hands of the brethren . This toast having been most cordially received , Bro . W .

Stuart , as Secretary , acknowledged the compliment in a speech of some humour . " The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . La Feuillade , S . W ., and Dennis , J . W ., terminated the proceedings , which vvere enlivened by the instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . Burn , Davis , Buxton , Lundie , and others .

Cornish Lodge ( No . 2369 ) . —The third meeting of this lodge , vvhich has been founded as a rallyingground for Cornish brethren residing in London or on a visit , vvas held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . N . J . West , W . M ., in the chair . There vvere also present Bros . J . Roberts , J . W . ; W . Lake , Treas . ; R . Greenwood , Sec . ; W . Molesworth St . Aubyn , S . D . ; C . V . Burgess , l . D .: L L . Barrett ,

D . C . ; C . Rawle , I . G . ; Dr . Curnow and R . Bullen , Stwds . ; W . T . Brailey , E . W . Carus Wilson , Arthur Johnson , J . O . Widger , Thos . Hawken , Walter George , J . H . Thomas , E . Geard , H . Vivian Tyrrel , and G . M . Williams . Visitors : Bros . T . P . Bullen , 254 ; F . Smith , W . M . 71 ; John L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; G . T . Brown , P . M . 65 ; J . H . Brockbank , P . A . G . Sec ; Charles Morley , 450 ; J . R . Thurley Johnson , D . G . M . India ( S . C . ) ; F . E . Remfry , P . M . 1529 , P . D . G . P . ; and F . C . Atkinson , P . M . 1648

P . P . G . O . The lodge having been opened , three brethren were passed to the Degree of F . C , and one gentleman initiated . Notices of proposition vvere given for the election of five " Cornwall " members and three initiates . The Secretary announced the brethren had supported the case of Maggie Vivian , of Hayle , who had been a candidate for the Girls ' School . It was agreed to instruct the Secretary to send a

copy of the by-laws , vvhich have just received the sanction of the M . W . G . M ., to the Secretary of each lodge in Cornwall . The brethren afterwards dined together at Freemasons ' Tavern , under the genial presidency of the W . M . The toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft " and " The M . W . G . M . the Duke ofCornwall , and the Grand Officers , " having been loyally given and received ,

Bro . W . Lake proposed " The Health of the W . M . " He referred to Bro . West ' s Masonic career in Cornwall , his long services in connection with that province , and the esteem in which he was held by all his brother Craftsmen . No better man , he said , could have been secured to represent Cornish Masonry in London , and he felt sure he vvas expressing the sentiments of all present when he cordially wished him success and a pleasant year of office .

Bro . West , in reply , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in vvhich they had received the toast . He assured them of his great desire , now that he had become a resident in London , to be of service to his brethren of the Craft . He hoped and expected great things from the establishment of a lodge of Cornishmen in the Metropolis , where they could continue their Masonic work unitedly as in the old county . It gave him great pleasure thus to be associated with his old friends , and he would continue to do his utmost to promote the interest of the Cornish Lodge .

" Ihe Health of the Initiate , Bro . the Rev . H . Vivian Tyrrel , " vvas next given , and responded to by the Candidate in a speech of such a happy and appropriate character as to encourage the hope that an important addition had been made to the ranks of Masonry . " The Visitors " vvas the next toast , replied to by Bro . J . R . Thurley Johnson , D . G . M . of All Scottish Fieemasonry

in India , J . H . Brockbank , and T . P . Bullen , the former brother ' s reply being of such an interesting character that vve have much pleasure in giving it in full to our readers . After acknowledging the kindness of the Worshipful Master and brethren tor their greeting and hospitality , he said : I beg permission to be allowed to digress from the usual custom of after-banquet oratory , and briefly give

the brethren an account of the progress the Craft is making in our glorious Empire ofthe East—India . Having worked for nearly a quarter of a century in Bombiy in every grade in Craft and Grand Lodge up to the position of Depute Grand Master—I say this not egotistically , but as credentials of my knowledge of our working in the East—I am enabled to affirm that there is an attractive power in our

Order vvhich interests the educated Oriental , and , being free from dogma , it draws them to us , when they learn that Masonry teaches simply " the knowledge of the one true God and our duty to mankind . " About 50 years ago , Bro . Manockjee Cursetjee , a Parsee , vvas initiated , and afterwards several of the leading Parsee merchants , who afterwards formed the first Oriental lodge , viz ., Lodge Rising

Star of Western India , hailing under the Scotch Constitution . Now there are several Parsee lodges under both English and Scotch Constitutions ; but , vvhat is more remarkable , vve have a Mahomedan lodge—Islam—under the Scotch Constitution , and a Hindoo lodge—Aryan—under the English Constitution . When the charters of these lodges were first granted , it was not without a slight fear on the part of the governing bodies , and for the lirst year of their existence a trusty and expert European

brother was selected as their first Master . But it vvas soon found that our Oriental brethren vvere loyal , zealous , faithful , and able members of the Craft , and full control of their own lodges was given them . Worthily have they deserved that conlidence , for 1 tell you , brethren , that in no part of the world is Masonry better carried out than in these Oriental lodges , and we and you may be justly proud of our Indian brethren . Vour W . M ., in course of conversation with me , enquired if we had a Masonic Temple in Bombay .