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VUro . R . s OF MASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry 57 Instrnction . * 574 Roval Arch S 74 Masonic and GcncralTidings 57 s The Grand Lodge of Rome 57 ° A Letter of Frederick the Great 57 ° The Monde Maconniqnc • 57 ^ Consecration of the Earl of Chester Mark Lodge S 7 »
CoRR-M'OX- EXCE . — Ihe Roval Installation Engraving 577 Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls . 77 The Abduction of William Morgan 577 The Orders cf the Temple and Malta 577 Masonic Jurisprudence 577 Freemaso ' nry and Charity 577 The Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Province
of Devon 577 Yet Another Charity 57 Consecration of the St . Cecilia Lodge , No . I 6 J 6 ; 78 Reviews 579 Lodge Canorgate and Leith , No . 5 579 Masonic Meetings for next Week 579 Christmas 5 ' Things Old and New S * The Rulers of onr Lodges 5 $ 2 Glory to God in the HighestPeace on Earth , Good Will
To-, wards Man 5 ^ 2 Rough Notes on Christmas 5 ^ 3 Then and Now and I'hen 5 S 3 Christmas , 1 S 7 O 4 5 S-I Masonic Notes and Queries 5 4 Two Chrislmas Eves 5 5 Freemasonry iu Rome 5 S £ > Elections 5 ^ 7 The Good it Can do 5 S 7
Washington ' s Masonic Career 5 SJi Two Nuns and a Dying Brother in Sydney 588 Freemasonry in the United States 5 S ^ Statistics of Masonry in Germany 5 *> S Reviews 5 « 9 Sub Rosa 5 S 9 An Old Roman Symbol Table- 59 ° Some Errors Concerning Masonry 59 Antiquity and Adaptation 59 " Mark Masonry 59 j
Scotland 593 Excavations at Mycen ; e S 9 S Ancient anil Accepted Rite 493 Why Mrs . Hernert Loved Masonry 591 Bow and Bromley Institute 595 A Shakespearian " Menu 595 Tho Mystic Gate 595 Comical Nuts for a Christmas Parly 595 I-dccinasonrv in India 59 " Advertisements 5 . o , i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —An excellent Slathering of this old lodge was held at thc Freemasons ' Tavern , on Saturday , the nth inst . The following ofiicers were present : —Bros . Alassey , W . M . ; Phillips , S . W . j Finch , J . W . ; Uutford , Treasurer ; Mathews , Secretary ; Allen , S . D . ; Blyth , J . O . ; Andrews , I . G . ; Vine , Steward ; lekyil , Organist ; Watson , P . M .
Wilson , P . M . ; Grun , P . M . ; Vine , P . M . ; Speight , P . M . 27 , TyKr . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and . or . lirmed , the W M . passed Bros . Wood and Lnuiu , and raised Bros . Gilbert , Stauham , and J . V'iney . Thc ceremonies were most effectively performed . Upon thc motion of Iiro . Blyth , J . D ., it was unanimously resolved that Ihe handsome sum necessary to make the
lodge a V . P . of the Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in addition to that already subscribed , should be voted from the lo . Ige funds at the festival of the Institution in 1877 . It vvas moved by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . Sharman , P . M ., that application should be made to found a chapter in connection with the " Phcenix . " Au important private matter having been discus'cd at length ,
thc lodge was closed , aud thc brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Ough , P . G . P ., Sec ; Binckes , P . G . S ., Se . rctary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , fix . ; Head , P . M . 8 S 1 , 311 ); Watts , W . M . St . Paul ' s ; T . C . Walls , S . D . i ;? 8 i , _ : c ., Smith , 153 ; Burden , 180 ; Trollard , 118 ; Roche , 0 , 01 ; Colegrave , 11 ; 8 ; Tremeer , Acacia , Southall . Before
the usual toasts were proposed Bro . Binckes rose , and having obtained the W . M . ' s permission to speak , stated that in conscience of a pressing domestic engagement he had to leave , but he could not do so without first expressing the warm gratitude he fill at thc generosity that had been evinced that day by thc lodge upon the motion of Bro . Blyth th ; t the large amount necessary to qualify thc
W . M . for the time being a V . P . of the Institution of which he ( the speaker ) was a representative , had been so unanimously voted . He then : po ) cc upon thc great benefit conferred by the three Masonic Institutions , namely , assistance and accomodation to 200 aged , and board , education , and clothing , lo 133 girls and 189 boys . With respect to the latter he believed tbat by the end of
the year a sum of over £ i ;; , oo would be found to have been sulscribed in 1876 to that institution , which was a practical proof i . f its popularity . In conclusion Bro . Binckes said that he hoped the good and benevolent example set by the brethren of the Phoenix that day would be followed by many others throughout the kingdom . The usual routine of toasts then followed in quick succession .
Bro . Ough , P . G . P ., briefly acknowledged the toast of "The Grand Officers . " In proposing "Thc Health of the W . M ,, " Bro . Wilson , P . M ., expressed the great pleasure he felt in having that duty to perform . He then went on to state that the VV . M . throughout his connection with the lodge hatl runlered himself extremely agreeable to them all , and his zeal in the carrying out of his duties was most praiseworthy . Iu order lo preside that day , the
W . M . had come from Sweden , although he had written requesting that he , Bro . Wilson , would attempt to discharge his responsibilities , which he would have been only too pleased to have done . This toast having been received With , excellent " fire , " the W . M . replied by giving a very interesting account of his visit to a Swedish lodge , and the warm reception he , as a representative of an English lodge , had experienced . He told them tbat the Master of a
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lodge in that country was looked upon with almost a regal veneration by his brethren , and held his office direct from thc King , to whom he was alone responsible . In conclus ' on he informed them that the Master and brethren of the lodge that he had visited had specially desired him to remember them to their English brothers . " The Health of the Visitors " followed , and vvas responded to by Bro .
Watts , W . M . St . Paul's , and several others . In introducing the toast of '' The Past Masters , " the W . M . paid a very high compliment to that worthy body , which was so largely represented in the Phcenix . The toast having been duly honoured , the veteran P . M ., Bro . W . Watson , made an excellent reply . Bros . Wilson and Vine also responded at length . " The Health of thc Officers "
followed , and gave the W . M . an opportunity of warmly expatiating upon the several merits of the Treasurer , Secretary , Wardens , Deacons , and their subordinates , who worked to one common end , namely , the prosperity and efficiency of thc lodge . In response to this toast , the S . and J . Wardens , the Secretary , the Deacons , and others , made good replies , Bro . Phillip ? , the S . W ., being
particularly witty in his speech . The J . W ., amongst other things , called the attention of the lodge to the high honour that had been paid to Bro . Jekyll , their Organist , who had been appointed by the Queen , upon the recommendation of the Bishop of London , Organist to the Chapel Royal . During the proceedings , instrumental and vocal music vvas given by Bros . Read , Farquharson , Treemer ,
Walls , Wilson , and others . The Tyler ' s toast was called at ten o ' clock , and thc brethren shortly afterwards adjourneiTuntil the second Saturday in February next . DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —This strong lodge held its election meeting on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . There were present Bro . G . Everett , I . P . M ., W . M . 1381 , in the chair , in the
absence , through continued illness , of the W . M ., Bro . Treadwell ; Bros . Willing , jun ., S . W . ; Palmer , J . W . ; J . Smith , P . G . P ., Treas . ; Williams , W . M . Metropolitan , Sec . ; Buscall , S . D . ; Harris , acting I . G . ; Spink , D . C . ; Maclean , A . W . S . ; Adams , P . G . P ., P . M . ; Haydn , P . M . ; Walford , P . M . ; Ferguson , P . M ., Kent , P . M . ; H . Potter , P . M . Thc visitors were : Bros . E . Jones , l . W . 102 ; T .
C . Walls , S . D . 1381 , fire . ; Shand , I . G . 136 3 ; Hunt , 224 ; Cunningham , Neptune ; Lansdovvn , New Concord ; Maeers , 871 ; Wardlcy , 1381 ; Owen , 1459 ; Marker , & c . Thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , 'fhe I . P . M . then raised Bro . Milieu , passed Bro . Cox , and initiated Messrs . Read , Pcthcr , Scattergood , Davies , and Brangwin . These arduous labours having
been most satisfactorily performed , the election of W . M . was proceeded with , and resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . Willing , jun ., thc S . W ., P . M . of the Metropolitan . In so large a lodge as 177 , this universal expression of confidence ia the S . W . must be particularly gratifying to that brother . The Treasurer , Bro . Smith , was also unanimously rc-ciccted , and the Tyler
re-appointed . Bros . Scard , Everett , jun . ; J . Jones , Foxcroft and Harris having been elected auditors , and a P . M . ' s jewel voted to thc retiring Master , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , tothe number of 104 , adjourned tothe banquet . The usual loyal and Craft toasts having been given , Bro . Smith , who had acknowledged the toast of the Grand Ofiicers , proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro .
Treadvvell . Jiml his substitute the I . P . M ., Bro . Everett , who he said occupied the chair iu the double capacity of W . M . and as a P . M . I le paid him , he said , the compliment that was due to him hy congratulating him upon thc manner he had discharged the duties of the W . M . for nearly two years . In a large lodge like the " Domatic" this was a labour of no little difficult )' , and he called attention to the
fact that there had been that day a raising , a passing , and five initiations . In reply the I . P . M . said he was both pleased and nattered at the manner his health had been proposed and drank . He then proposed " The Initiates , " and stated that he was proud that the last night of his appearance in the character of W . M . had been signalized by thc admission of five gentlemen into the
mysteries of the Craft . It appeared to be a great desire on the part of many to join the old " Domatic , " although there were plenty of new lodges out of the 140 that had been founded in thc last few years to choose from . He only hoped that great cate would be always evinced by the brethren cf the different lodges as to who they admitted into their ranks , because the future
prosperity of the Craft greatly depended upon it . This toast having Leen formally honoured , Bro . Davies , one of the initiates , made an excellent reply . " The Visitors " toast having been duly proposed and pledged , Bros . Cunningham and Marker made suitable responses . In proposing " Thc Health of the W . M . Elect , " the I . P . M . said he considered it was a toast that they all
should receive most warmly . He wished personally to express his high appreciation of Bro . Willing , jun ., as a Mason , and the gicat esteem and regard he entertained for him as a man . lie believed that no member of the lodge could have worked harder or so well in the supervision of tliedutics of the Secretary than the subject of the toast had , and in conclusion he wished him good health
and a prosperous year of office . The S . W ., in reply , said that it vvas particularly gratifying to him to be unanimously elected W . M . of so large and important a lodge as No . 177 , which boasted as having nearly 200 members . He should , during his year of oflice , endeavour to study the interests of the lodge in every conceivable way , and hoped that the Past Masters of the lodge would render him their
valuable assistance . In briefly giving " The Health of the Past Masters" the I . P . M . made a witty allusion to their being not only a ^ vcry ornamental but a highly useful body . Bio . Ferguson , P . M ., in reply said that he could only reiterate what lie had expressed many times before ,
that it was very pleasing to have their names so enthusiastically received . lie believed that the Past Masters were all proud at holding that rank in so influential and important a lodge as the Domatic , and that they were always most willing to do the best that they could for the interests of their brethren , Bro . Kent , P . M ., in thc
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course of his remarks , stated that his connection with the lodge was full of the most pleasant memories . Before he occupied the proud position of W . M . he had to work very hard for six years , aud he believed that his labours had not been altogether in vain . In conclusion he said that the lodge had elected a good Master in the person of their Bro . Willing , who had Freemasonry thoroughly at
heart , and for his own part he should ever regard it a most distinguished honour to be called a Past Master of the Domatic Lodge . In proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" the I . P . M . extolled the services of those important officers . He said that Bro . Smith had occupied a position of Treasurer for upwards of thirty years most efficiently , and he hoped that he would
be spared many years to fulfil the duties of that office , which no brother in the Craft better understood . In speaking of the acting Secretary , Bro . T . Williams , the I . P . M ., highly complimented him upon the manner in which he discharged the responsibilities of the position . He had heard that he was equally successful in the higher walks of Masonry , namely , as a W . M ., which office he held in thc Metropolitan Lodge . In conclusion , he congratulated
the lodge upon possessing two such worthy officers . The Secretary , in the absence of thc Treasurer , having replied , the toast of " The Officers" followed , and gave Bros . Willing , Palmer , Buscall , Spink , and others , an opportunity of addressing the lodge . In the intervals of thc toasts , Bros . Marker , Palmer , Walls , Harris , Walford , & _ ., vocally entertained the brethren . The next meeting of this lodge will be held on the second Friday in January .
PERFECT ASHLAR . LODG-E ( No . 1178 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bro . W . T . Lover , W . M ., presided . He in an able manner raised Bro . W . Royal , and initiated five gentlemen into Freemasonry . There were several candidates proposed for initiation into the Order at the next meeting .
The lodge was closed and adjourned to Thursday , February ist , 1877 . Bro . Isaac Quincey became the Steward to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival to be held at Freemasons' Mall , on Monday , February 12 th , 1877 , for thc Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons . There were present during thc evening besides those named : —Bros .
VV . Batchelor , S . W . ; F . Garbett , J . W . ; F . II . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Mid . and P . M ., Sec . ; J . Stock , S . D . ; T . Simpson , I . G . ; J . A . Smith , I . P . M . ; C . Dcakin , P . M . ; E . H . Vagg ; E . Amans ; J . Quincey ; S . E . C . Shaw ; F . Bridges ; J . R . Fenvvick ; G . Taylor ; J . J . Bell ; J . Wakelin ; J . S . Hood ; F . W . Stamp ; E . Bridges ; R . Challoner ; T . Edworthy ; T . Parratt ; G . 1 .
Judge ; J . G . Gibbs ; J . Gebringe ; W . Young ; and others . The visitors were Bros . T . W . Adams , S . W ., 1623 ; C . W . Kent , P . M ., 879 ; T . White , P . M . 22 ; J . Brown , -, 07 ; J . Smith , 12 * 17 , & c . & c . MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 1216 ) . — This lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , thc 14 th ol December , at thc Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles
Camberwell New Road . Present : Bros . Mark S . Larlham , W . M . ; II . Hammond , S . W . ; T . W . Carnell , J . W . ; J . J . Curtis , Sec . ; Capt . A . Styan , Treas . ; C . Fountain , S . D . ; T . Edmonstone . J . D . ; W . C . Hale , D . C . ; A . Woodcock , I . G . ; W . Grant , Tyler . Past Masters : Uros . J . H . Hastie , I . P . M . ; James Stevens , S . I-I . Wagstaff , G . II . N . Bridges , and W . J . Messenger . Visitors : Bros .
Watkins and Collam , of the Wandsworth Lodge ; also Bros . Nevill , Harper , Jarman , Dicker , Goldriug , Yougc , Bradley , and several others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and after confirmation of minutes , Bro . H . Bridges most ably proved his proficiency as E . A ., and was subsequently passed to the Second Degree . A vote of ten guineas from the Charity Fund was made in aid of
a distressed brother , whose unfortunate circumstances excited much sympathy . After the dispatch of other Masonic business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large canteen in connection with the corps , and refreshment followed labour . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant hour or two was spent before separating .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Surrey Club House , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Everett . P . M . 177 , W . M . ; Higgins , S . W . ; Reeves , J . W , ; Walls , S . D . ; Kohler , J . D . ; Speedy , I . G . ; Page , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Robinson , A . W . S . ; Gardner , I . P . M . ; Koch , P . M . ; Drysdale , P . M . ; Ellis , jun ..
Org . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been lead and confirmed , thcW . M . raised Bros . Fischels . Wardley , and Webster , and initiated Messrs . Bavin andJJLandau , the ceremonies being well performed . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by the caterer , Bro . F . Trotman . Thc visitors were Bros . W . Holland , P . M . icy ; Waghorn
P . M . 946 ; Honncwcll , P . M . Dobic ; Palm :., J . W . 177 ; Rubardt , S . D . 901 ; Wood , 180 ; Moore , 543 ; Collett , 1470 ; Staib , t . 174 . When the banquet had been fully discussed thc W . M . gave "Thc Queen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " " The Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Past and Present . " In proposing " The Health of thc W . M ., " the I . P . M .
said that Bro . Everett had done his best to support the lodge , and had always manifested a desire to serve thc brethren , and , moreover , he was well adapted for the position , being a past representative of one of the largest lodges in London . He was pleased to say that thc Kennington Lodge stood well in the Craft , which was greatly due to their W . M ., and therefore he could not laud his usefulness and kindly qualities too much . In conclusion thc I . P . M .
said that the officers worked also with great unanimity , and altogether thc W . M . 's year had been a great success . Thc W . M ., in reply , said that whether it was the Domatic or the Kennington Lodge , he always endeavoured to discharge his duties as well as he could . The I . P . M . had praised his conduct too highly , because the chair of K . S . was not altogether a bed of roses , and sometimes it was almost an impossibility to preserve an equality of temper
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
VUro . R . s OF MASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry 57 Instrnction . * 574 Roval Arch S 74 Masonic and GcncralTidings 57 s The Grand Lodge of Rome 57 ° A Letter of Frederick the Great 57 ° The Monde Maconniqnc • 57 ^ Consecration of the Earl of Chester Mark Lodge S 7 »
CoRR-M'OX- EXCE . — Ihe Roval Installation Engraving 577 Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls . 77 The Abduction of William Morgan 577 The Orders cf the Temple and Malta 577 Masonic Jurisprudence 577 Freemaso ' nry and Charity 577 The Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Province
of Devon 577 Yet Another Charity 57 Consecration of the St . Cecilia Lodge , No . I 6 J 6 ; 78 Reviews 579 Lodge Canorgate and Leith , No . 5 579 Masonic Meetings for next Week 579 Christmas 5 ' Things Old and New S * The Rulers of onr Lodges 5 $ 2 Glory to God in the HighestPeace on Earth , Good Will
To-, wards Man 5 ^ 2 Rough Notes on Christmas 5 ^ 3 Then and Now and I'hen 5 S 3 Christmas , 1 S 7 O 4 5 S-I Masonic Notes and Queries 5 4 Two Chrislmas Eves 5 5 Freemasonry iu Rome 5 S £ > Elections 5 ^ 7 The Good it Can do 5 S 7
Washington ' s Masonic Career 5 SJi Two Nuns and a Dying Brother in Sydney 588 Freemasonry in the United States 5 S ^ Statistics of Masonry in Germany 5 *> S Reviews 5 « 9 Sub Rosa 5 S 9 An Old Roman Symbol Table- 59 ° Some Errors Concerning Masonry 59 Antiquity and Adaptation 59 " Mark Masonry 59 j
Scotland 593 Excavations at Mycen ; e S 9 S Ancient anil Accepted Rite 493 Why Mrs . Hernert Loved Masonry 591 Bow and Bromley Institute 595 A Shakespearian " Menu 595 Tho Mystic Gate 595 Comical Nuts for a Christmas Parly 595 I-dccinasonrv in India 59 " Advertisements 5 . o , i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —An excellent Slathering of this old lodge was held at thc Freemasons ' Tavern , on Saturday , the nth inst . The following ofiicers were present : —Bros . Alassey , W . M . ; Phillips , S . W . j Finch , J . W . ; Uutford , Treasurer ; Mathews , Secretary ; Allen , S . D . ; Blyth , J . O . ; Andrews , I . G . ; Vine , Steward ; lekyil , Organist ; Watson , P . M .
Wilson , P . M . ; Grun , P . M . ; Vine , P . M . ; Speight , P . M . 27 , TyKr . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and . or . lirmed , the W M . passed Bros . Wood and Lnuiu , and raised Bros . Gilbert , Stauham , and J . V'iney . Thc ceremonies were most effectively performed . Upon thc motion of Iiro . Blyth , J . D ., it was unanimously resolved that Ihe handsome sum necessary to make the
lodge a V . P . of the Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in addition to that already subscribed , should be voted from the lo . Ige funds at the festival of the Institution in 1877 . It vvas moved by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . Sharman , P . M ., that application should be made to found a chapter in connection with the " Phcenix . " Au important private matter having been discus'cd at length ,
thc lodge was closed , aud thc brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Ough , P . G . P ., Sec ; Binckes , P . G . S ., Se . rctary Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , fix . ; Head , P . M . 8 S 1 , 311 ); Watts , W . M . St . Paul ' s ; T . C . Walls , S . D . i ;? 8 i , _ : c ., Smith , 153 ; Burden , 180 ; Trollard , 118 ; Roche , 0 , 01 ; Colegrave , 11 ; 8 ; Tremeer , Acacia , Southall . Before
the usual toasts were proposed Bro . Binckes rose , and having obtained the W . M . ' s permission to speak , stated that in conscience of a pressing domestic engagement he had to leave , but he could not do so without first expressing the warm gratitude he fill at thc generosity that had been evinced that day by thc lodge upon the motion of Bro . Blyth th ; t the large amount necessary to qualify thc
W . M . for the time being a V . P . of the Institution of which he ( the speaker ) was a representative , had been so unanimously voted . He then : po ) cc upon thc great benefit conferred by the three Masonic Institutions , namely , assistance and accomodation to 200 aged , and board , education , and clothing , lo 133 girls and 189 boys . With respect to the latter he believed tbat by the end of
the year a sum of over £ i ;; , oo would be found to have been sulscribed in 1876 to that institution , which was a practical proof i . f its popularity . In conclusion Bro . Binckes said that he hoped the good and benevolent example set by the brethren of the Phoenix that day would be followed by many others throughout the kingdom . The usual routine of toasts then followed in quick succession .
Bro . Ough , P . G . P ., briefly acknowledged the toast of "The Grand Officers . " In proposing "Thc Health of the W . M ,, " Bro . Wilson , P . M ., expressed the great pleasure he felt in having that duty to perform . He then went on to state that the VV . M . throughout his connection with the lodge hatl runlered himself extremely agreeable to them all , and his zeal in the carrying out of his duties was most praiseworthy . Iu order lo preside that day , the
W . M . had come from Sweden , although he had written requesting that he , Bro . Wilson , would attempt to discharge his responsibilities , which he would have been only too pleased to have done . This toast having been received With , excellent " fire , " the W . M . replied by giving a very interesting account of his visit to a Swedish lodge , and the warm reception he , as a representative of an English lodge , had experienced . He told them tbat the Master of a
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lodge in that country was looked upon with almost a regal veneration by his brethren , and held his office direct from thc King , to whom he was alone responsible . In conclus ' on he informed them that the Master and brethren of the lodge that he had visited had specially desired him to remember them to their English brothers . " The Health of the Visitors " followed , and vvas responded to by Bro .
Watts , W . M . St . Paul's , and several others . In introducing the toast of '' The Past Masters , " the W . M . paid a very high compliment to that worthy body , which was so largely represented in the Phcenix . The toast having been duly honoured , the veteran P . M ., Bro . W . Watson , made an excellent reply . Bros . Wilson and Vine also responded at length . " The Health of thc Officers "
followed , and gave the W . M . an opportunity of warmly expatiating upon the several merits of the Treasurer , Secretary , Wardens , Deacons , and their subordinates , who worked to one common end , namely , the prosperity and efficiency of thc lodge . In response to this toast , the S . and J . Wardens , the Secretary , the Deacons , and others , made good replies , Bro . Phillip ? , the S . W ., being
particularly witty in his speech . The J . W ., amongst other things , called the attention of the lodge to the high honour that had been paid to Bro . Jekyll , their Organist , who had been appointed by the Queen , upon the recommendation of the Bishop of London , Organist to the Chapel Royal . During the proceedings , instrumental and vocal music vvas given by Bros . Read , Farquharson , Treemer ,
Walls , Wilson , and others . The Tyler ' s toast was called at ten o ' clock , and thc brethren shortly afterwards adjourneiTuntil the second Saturday in February next . DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —This strong lodge held its election meeting on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . There were present Bro . G . Everett , I . P . M ., W . M . 1381 , in the chair , in the
absence , through continued illness , of the W . M ., Bro . Treadwell ; Bros . Willing , jun ., S . W . ; Palmer , J . W . ; J . Smith , P . G . P ., Treas . ; Williams , W . M . Metropolitan , Sec . ; Buscall , S . D . ; Harris , acting I . G . ; Spink , D . C . ; Maclean , A . W . S . ; Adams , P . G . P ., P . M . ; Haydn , P . M . ; Walford , P . M . ; Ferguson , P . M ., Kent , P . M . ; H . Potter , P . M . Thc visitors were : Bros . E . Jones , l . W . 102 ; T .
C . Walls , S . D . 1381 , fire . ; Shand , I . G . 136 3 ; Hunt , 224 ; Cunningham , Neptune ; Lansdovvn , New Concord ; Maeers , 871 ; Wardlcy , 1381 ; Owen , 1459 ; Marker , & c . Thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , 'fhe I . P . M . then raised Bro . Milieu , passed Bro . Cox , and initiated Messrs . Read , Pcthcr , Scattergood , Davies , and Brangwin . These arduous labours having
been most satisfactorily performed , the election of W . M . was proceeded with , and resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . Willing , jun ., thc S . W ., P . M . of the Metropolitan . In so large a lodge as 177 , this universal expression of confidence ia the S . W . must be particularly gratifying to that brother . The Treasurer , Bro . Smith , was also unanimously rc-ciccted , and the Tyler
re-appointed . Bros . Scard , Everett , jun . ; J . Jones , Foxcroft and Harris having been elected auditors , and a P . M . ' s jewel voted to thc retiring Master , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , tothe number of 104 , adjourned tothe banquet . The usual loyal and Craft toasts having been given , Bro . Smith , who had acknowledged the toast of the Grand Ofiicers , proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro .
Treadvvell . Jiml his substitute the I . P . M ., Bro . Everett , who he said occupied the chair iu the double capacity of W . M . and as a P . M . I le paid him , he said , the compliment that was due to him hy congratulating him upon thc manner he had discharged the duties of the W . M . for nearly two years . In a large lodge like the " Domatic" this was a labour of no little difficult )' , and he called attention to the
fact that there had been that day a raising , a passing , and five initiations . In reply the I . P . M . said he was both pleased and nattered at the manner his health had been proposed and drank . He then proposed " The Initiates , " and stated that he was proud that the last night of his appearance in the character of W . M . had been signalized by thc admission of five gentlemen into the
mysteries of the Craft . It appeared to be a great desire on the part of many to join the old " Domatic , " although there were plenty of new lodges out of the 140 that had been founded in thc last few years to choose from . He only hoped that great cate would be always evinced by the brethren cf the different lodges as to who they admitted into their ranks , because the future
prosperity of the Craft greatly depended upon it . This toast having Leen formally honoured , Bro . Davies , one of the initiates , made an excellent reply . " The Visitors " toast having been duly proposed and pledged , Bros . Cunningham and Marker made suitable responses . In proposing " Thc Health of the W . M . Elect , " the I . P . M . said he considered it was a toast that they all
should receive most warmly . He wished personally to express his high appreciation of Bro . Willing , jun ., as a Mason , and the gicat esteem and regard he entertained for him as a man . lie believed that no member of the lodge could have worked harder or so well in the supervision of tliedutics of the Secretary than the subject of the toast had , and in conclusion he wished him good health
and a prosperous year of office . The S . W ., in reply , said that it vvas particularly gratifying to him to be unanimously elected W . M . of so large and important a lodge as No . 177 , which boasted as having nearly 200 members . He should , during his year of oflice , endeavour to study the interests of the lodge in every conceivable way , and hoped that the Past Masters of the lodge would render him their
valuable assistance . In briefly giving " The Health of the Past Masters" the I . P . M . made a witty allusion to their being not only a ^ vcry ornamental but a highly useful body . Bio . Ferguson , P . M ., in reply said that he could only reiterate what lie had expressed many times before ,
that it was very pleasing to have their names so enthusiastically received . lie believed that the Past Masters were all proud at holding that rank in so influential and important a lodge as the Domatic , and that they were always most willing to do the best that they could for the interests of their brethren , Bro . Kent , P . M ., in thc
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course of his remarks , stated that his connection with the lodge was full of the most pleasant memories . Before he occupied the proud position of W . M . he had to work very hard for six years , aud he believed that his labours had not been altogether in vain . In conclusion he said that the lodge had elected a good Master in the person of their Bro . Willing , who had Freemasonry thoroughly at
heart , and for his own part he should ever regard it a most distinguished honour to be called a Past Master of the Domatic Lodge . In proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary" the I . P . M . extolled the services of those important officers . He said that Bro . Smith had occupied a position of Treasurer for upwards of thirty years most efficiently , and he hoped that he would
be spared many years to fulfil the duties of that office , which no brother in the Craft better understood . In speaking of the acting Secretary , Bro . T . Williams , the I . P . M ., highly complimented him upon the manner in which he discharged the responsibilities of the position . He had heard that he was equally successful in the higher walks of Masonry , namely , as a W . M ., which office he held in thc Metropolitan Lodge . In conclusion , he congratulated
the lodge upon possessing two such worthy officers . The Secretary , in the absence of thc Treasurer , having replied , the toast of " The Officers" followed , and gave Bros . Willing , Palmer , Buscall , Spink , and others , an opportunity of addressing the lodge . In the intervals of thc toasts , Bros . Marker , Palmer , Walls , Harris , Walford , & _ ., vocally entertained the brethren . The next meeting of this lodge will be held on the second Friday in January .
PERFECT ASHLAR . LODG-E ( No . 1178 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bro . W . T . Lover , W . M ., presided . He in an able manner raised Bro . W . Royal , and initiated five gentlemen into Freemasonry . There were several candidates proposed for initiation into the Order at the next meeting .
The lodge was closed and adjourned to Thursday , February ist , 1877 . Bro . Isaac Quincey became the Steward to represent the lodge at the forthcoming festival to be held at Freemasons' Mall , on Monday , February 12 th , 1877 , for thc Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons . There were present during thc evening besides those named : —Bros .
VV . Batchelor , S . W . ; F . Garbett , J . W . ; F . II . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Mid . and P . M ., Sec . ; J . Stock , S . D . ; T . Simpson , I . G . ; J . A . Smith , I . P . M . ; C . Dcakin , P . M . ; E . H . Vagg ; E . Amans ; J . Quincey ; S . E . C . Shaw ; F . Bridges ; J . R . Fenvvick ; G . Taylor ; J . J . Bell ; J . Wakelin ; J . S . Hood ; F . W . Stamp ; E . Bridges ; R . Challoner ; T . Edworthy ; T . Parratt ; G . 1 .
Judge ; J . G . Gibbs ; J . Gebringe ; W . Young ; and others . The visitors were Bros . T . W . Adams , S . W ., 1623 ; C . W . Kent , P . M ., 879 ; T . White , P . M . 22 ; J . Brown , -, 07 ; J . Smith , 12 * 17 , & c . & c . MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 1216 ) . — This lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , thc 14 th ol December , at thc Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifles
Camberwell New Road . Present : Bros . Mark S . Larlham , W . M . ; II . Hammond , S . W . ; T . W . Carnell , J . W . ; J . J . Curtis , Sec . ; Capt . A . Styan , Treas . ; C . Fountain , S . D . ; T . Edmonstone . J . D . ; W . C . Hale , D . C . ; A . Woodcock , I . G . ; W . Grant , Tyler . Past Masters : Uros . J . H . Hastie , I . P . M . ; James Stevens , S . I-I . Wagstaff , G . II . N . Bridges , and W . J . Messenger . Visitors : Bros .
Watkins and Collam , of the Wandsworth Lodge ; also Bros . Nevill , Harper , Jarman , Dicker , Goldriug , Yougc , Bradley , and several others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and after confirmation of minutes , Bro . H . Bridges most ably proved his proficiency as E . A ., and was subsequently passed to the Second Degree . A vote of ten guineas from the Charity Fund was made in aid of
a distressed brother , whose unfortunate circumstances excited much sympathy . After the dispatch of other Masonic business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the large canteen in connection with the corps , and refreshment followed labour . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant hour or two was spent before separating .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Surrey Club House , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Everett . P . M . 177 , W . M . ; Higgins , S . W . ; Reeves , J . W , ; Walls , S . D . ; Kohler , J . D . ; Speedy , I . G . ; Page , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Robinson , A . W . S . ; Gardner , I . P . M . ; Koch , P . M . ; Drysdale , P . M . ; Ellis , jun ..
Org . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been lead and confirmed , thcW . M . raised Bros . Fischels . Wardley , and Webster , and initiated Messrs . Bavin andJJLandau , the ceremonies being well performed . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by the caterer , Bro . F . Trotman . Thc visitors were Bros . W . Holland , P . M . icy ; Waghorn
P . M . 946 ; Honncwcll , P . M . Dobic ; Palm :., J . W . 177 ; Rubardt , S . D . 901 ; Wood , 180 ; Moore , 543 ; Collett , 1470 ; Staib , t . 174 . When the banquet had been fully discussed thc W . M . gave "Thc Queen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " " The Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , Past and Present . " In proposing " The Health of thc W . M ., " the I . P . M .
said that Bro . Everett had done his best to support the lodge , and had always manifested a desire to serve thc brethren , and , moreover , he was well adapted for the position , being a past representative of one of the largest lodges in London . He was pleased to say that thc Kennington Lodge stood well in the Craft , which was greatly due to their W . M ., and therefore he could not laud his usefulness and kindly qualities too much . In conclusion thc I . P . M .
said that the officers worked also with great unanimity , and altogether thc W . M . 's year had been a great success . Thc W . M ., in reply , said that whether it was the Domatic or the Kennington Lodge , he always endeavoured to discharge his duties as well as he could . The I . P . M . had praised his conduct too highly , because the chair of K . S . was not altogether a bed of roses , and sometimes it was almost an impossibility to preserve an equality of temper