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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . M ' s . ; Francis , Sec ., C . H . Benham , acting S . W . ; Kltnch , J . W ; Bassnett , G . D . ; Coe , W . S . ; also Bros . Pillinger , Grist , Insksman , and others . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Mr . Piper ,
of Upper Norwood , who had been previously balloted for and accepted was dul y initiated in the mysteries of Masonry . Bro . Grist , after having answered the usual questions , was initiated and passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge being raised to the third degree , Bro . Harris
having first proved his proficiency in the former degree , was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , the three ceremonies being most impressively performed by the W . M ., Bro . Brighton . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the ballot was taken for the W . M .
for the ensuing year , the same being declared unanimous in favour of the S . W ., Bro . Klench . After a few remarks from the W . M ., Bro . Klench thanked the W . M . and brethren for the honour they had showed him in electing him as their W . M . The ballot was then taken for the
Treasurer , when P . M . Bro . Hamilton was unanimously re-elected . An audit committee was also appointed . The . ballot taken for Mr . Rodgman of Upper Norwood , for initiation , which proved in favour of the same , the lodge was then closed in due form by the W . M ., and the
brethren then sat down to a most sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly responded to and the Tyler ' s toast brought the pleasant evening ' s proceedings to a close . The brethren , so happy to meet , sorry to part and happy to meet again , dispersed before high twelve ,
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INSTRUCTION .
ST . MARYLEDONE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( NO . 1305 ) . —On Tuesday evening , Dec . 16 th , the usual weekly meeting of the brethren was held at Bro . Fowler ' s , the British Stores , New-street , St . John ' s Wood . After the lodge business , the
brethren were entertained at a sumptuous banquet to celebrate the presentation of three portraits , of Bro . Adams , P . M ., P . G . P ., P . Z . ; Bro . Stringer , W . M ., of the Mother Lodge ; and Bro . Foxall , P . M ., and founder of the Mother
Lodge ; the two former given by Bro . Briggs , the celebrated photographer , of High street , St . John ' s Wood , and the latter subscribed for b y the brethren of the lodge . Bro . J . Smith presided as W . M ., and Bro . E . White as S . W . After the usual toasts the chairman introduced
the business of the evening , and called on Bro . Briggs , who after a few introductory remarks said : —Brethren , when the idea first entered my mind of presenting the portraits of Bro . Adams and Bro . Stringer to this lod ge I never
contemplated that the presentation would be celebrated by such n banquet as we have partaken of this evening . Having had the honour of knowing Ero . Stringer for many years , I did not know till I met him in this lod ge of instruction that lie was a Mason , and I felt I should like to show the
great respect and high esteem in which I , in connection with the whole of the brethren , hold our Bro . Stringer by presenting his portrait to hang in this lodge , he being the W . M . of the Mother Lodge . With regard to the portrait of Bro . Adams , the idea of presenting his portrait
occurred to me when , after the long and very serious illness from which it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to restore him , we again had the pleasure of seeing him amongst us I felt that I should like to see his portrait hanging in this lodge to show the hi gh estimation in
which we all hold our respected Bro . Adams . We owe a great deal to him , lie has regularly attended this lodge of instruction to instruct us in our duties , he has made it the business of his life to afford instruction to all who are willing to receive it and without him it would have been
impossible for this lodge to hold the position it does , and to rank among its members so many brethren who are now well up in Masonry . Brethren as there is another presentation to take place I will not delay the business b
y making any further remarks . Bro . Adams in presenting you with this portrait , to hang in this lodge , my great desire is to evince to you the great admiration that I and the whole of the brethren of this lod ge feel towards you , and as
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an humble recognition of the services y . ti haw so freely rendend to this lodge , and I sincerel y hope that the Great Architect of the Univ 'rse will spare you for many years amongst us . Bro . Stringer , it affords me great pleasure to present you with this portrait to hang in the lodge . As
W . M . of the Marylebone Lodge you have won for yourself the respect and esteem of the brethren , and have set us a noble example to follow , there is no brother amongst us who has been more assiduous in his duties than yourself , ynu have filled that honourable position
with credit to yourself and satisfaction to the lodge , and I trust that when your year of office has expired , you may be spared for many years to be an ornament to the lodge . Bro . Adams in reply said that he felt very proud of the honour that had been shown him , in
presenting his portrait to the lodge , he had been photographed to death , having > et so many times for portraits , but these were the finest he had seen in his life . He thanked Bro . Brigg for his kindness in presenting him with this mark of respect , and hoped he might be spared by the Great
Architect of the Universe , so as to be enabled to gaze on it for many evenings , he likewise thanked the brethren in his usual jovial manner for entertaining him at such a splendid banquet he should remember this as one of the happiest hours of his life . Bro . Stringer in reply said
you must excuse me from making a speech this evening , as you are all aware of my usual bashfulness , but I must say 1 feel highly honoured by this presentation , it is impossible for me to express my thanks , it is very gratifying to me , if it is agreeable to you , and I esteem it highly ,
and when I have passed away , the brethren will remember the time , when it was presented , and it will remain as a memento of the happy times we havfi spent in this room . The Chairman then presented the portrait of Bro . Foxall , and said that it afforded him great pleasure to do so on
behalf of the brethren , who had subscribed towards it , as it was to him the lodge owed its existence , he being the founder of the lodge , and as Bro . Brigg , had so generously ottered to present the pictures , to Bros . Adams and Stringer , the brethren felt they should like to present Bro .
Foxall ' s picture as well . Bro . Foxall in reply said W . M . and brethren , I thank you sincerely from my heart for presenting mv portrait . I feel it a great honour to be the founder of the St . Marylebone Lodge , and of this Lodge of instruction , and 1 hope to be founder of the
Royal Arch Chapter now forming , and for which we already have the charter , and I am also very proud of the distinction you have conferred on me , and I hope we shall live to enjoy each other ' s society for many years . Bro . Adams then said as he had a leng distance to go , and as it was
getting late , he should like before leaving to propose the health of the Committee , who had been appointed to carry out the business of the evening . Bro . B . Phillips then responded on behalf of the committee , and said he was sorry that it had fallen to his lot to respond , he being
a junior member of the lodge , he wished some brother who had more experience in such matters would have performed the duties . However , he was glad to see so many assembled that evening , but still he wished that mor-i of the members had met to do honour to the founder of this
lodge . It gave him great pleasure to be one of the committee , and he thanked them for the very cordial manner in . which they received the toast . The health of the Chairman having been proposed b y Bro . Stringer , was responded to by Bro . Smith . Bro . Foxall then proposed the health of
Bro . E . White , S . W ., who said : Brethren , I thank you kindly for drinking my health . 1 hope , whenever I am called upon to act as Preceptor of this lodge , 1 shall do my best endeavours to carry out the duties to the best of my abilities , which 1 hope will give every
satisfaction . Brethren , 1 thank you . The health of the host , Bro . G . Fowler , having been drunk , to which he responded in his usual jocular manner , the meeting broke up a little before one o ' clock , a . m ., the authorities having granted an extension
to that hour . The meeting was enlivened b y some harmony , in which Bros . Smith , Foxall , C . A . Smith , Andrews , Hutchinson , Phillips , Draper , and White took part . Bro . Briggs assisted at the piano . The portraits , which hung
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in lodge , and were very mu > : h admired by the whole of the brethren assembled , were enlarged photographs , beautifully coloured , 33 inches by 27 inches , in handsome gold frames .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Chapter ( No . 1293 ) . —The first meeting of this chapter , since its consecration , was held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 13 th instant . Comp . Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . Supt . and M . E . Z ., presided , supported by Comps . R . VVentworth Little , P . Z ., H . ; Frederick Davison , J . ; H . f . Buss , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . C . Levander ,
P . Z ., S . E . ; S . Rosenthal , P . Z . ; J . Boyd , P . Z . ; T . W . White , and others . After the usual ballot , Comps . Frederick Keiley and C . Hammerton were elected joining members , and a large number of candidates for exaltation were also approved . Bios . Henry Phythian , W . M . elect 1293 ; David Pearse , P . M . 657 , D . C . 1293 ; J .
H . Tyler , P . M . 975 ; John Hancock , W . M . 108 9 ; Isaac Coalbank , I . G . 1293 ; R . Kotzenberg , 12 9 , and J . W . Sanders , 1293 , being in attendance , were then regularly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . In consequence of the large number of candidates awaiting admission ,
the M . E . Z . announced his intention of holding a chapter of emergency on Saturday , the 17 th January . Comp . Phythian was elected P . S ., and some formal business having been transacted , the chapter was closed , and the companions sat down to an excellent repast , after which the
usual toasts were given and duly honoured . Comp . Green , 975 , being the only visitor present , expressed his gratification at having witnessed so successful a meeting , and thanked the companions for their hospitality . It is intended to limit the number of members of this chapter to 4 < J , the same as in the parent lodge .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —Thistle and Rose Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —Tuesday Dec . 16 th , the first meeting under the presidency of the new Master , Bro . G . Weston , was distinguished by an amount of work that does not often occur at one meeting , the whole
of which was performed in a manner highly creditable to the R . W . M ., and his officers , all of whom were in new positions . The lodge having been opened in the 1 st degree , Air . Louis Bloom was initiated into the mvsteries of
Freemasonry by Bro . G . McDonald , I . P . M . Bro . Solomon Joel was also initiated . The latter was to have attended on Saturday at an emergency meeting , along with six other gentlemen of the ancient race of Israel , who were there enrolled into our equally ancient Order . The
Lodge was then raised to the second degree , and at the request of the R . W . M ., Bro . W . B . Pattison , conferred that degree on two brethren . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the new R . W . M . proceeded to raise seven brethren to that sublime degree in a manner
that augurs well for the future working of the lodge , five of these gentlemen were Israelites , and Bro . S . Joel said he had no doubt that from the care taken b y all the officers in the rendering of their several duties that more of God ' s ancient people would soon join this ancient lodge .
After some private business relating to the affairs of the lodge , it was closed , and all being highly pleased with the ability shown by the new K . W . M . GLASGOW . —St . Mungo Encampment , K . T . — The usual monthly meeting was held on the 15 th
inst , in St . Mark ' s Hall . The E . C , Sir Kt . It . Bell , being compelled to leave on urgent business the chair was taken by H . Tulloch , and after some routine business , the encampment was closed by Sir Knt . G . W . Wheeler . GLASGOW . —Royal Ark Mariners ( No . 73 ) . —
This lodge met at , 170 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Dec . iSth , Bro . J . Balfour ; F . N . ; Jas . Bannermann , as S . ; J . J ohnston , T . ; G . W . Wheeler , Sec , as Pilot . Three distressed Mariners , Bros . T . Mitchel , H . Thompson , and
Colon M'Kenzie , were then received on board the Ark , and instructed in the mysteries of the ancient rite , and after a committe to audit the accounts had been appointed , the ark was again moored in safety .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
P . M ' s . ; Francis , Sec ., C . H . Benham , acting S . W . ; Kltnch , J . W ; Bassnett , G . D . ; Coe , W . S . ; also Bros . Pillinger , Grist , Insksman , and others . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which Mr . Piper ,
of Upper Norwood , who had been previously balloted for and accepted was dul y initiated in the mysteries of Masonry . Bro . Grist , after having answered the usual questions , was initiated and passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge being raised to the third degree , Bro . Harris
having first proved his proficiency in the former degree , was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , the three ceremonies being most impressively performed by the W . M ., Bro . Brighton . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the ballot was taken for the W . M .
for the ensuing year , the same being declared unanimous in favour of the S . W ., Bro . Klench . After a few remarks from the W . M ., Bro . Klench thanked the W . M . and brethren for the honour they had showed him in electing him as their W . M . The ballot was then taken for the
Treasurer , when P . M . Bro . Hamilton was unanimously re-elected . An audit committee was also appointed . The . ballot taken for Mr . Rodgman of Upper Norwood , for initiation , which proved in favour of the same , the lodge was then closed in due form by the W . M ., and the
brethren then sat down to a most sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly responded to and the Tyler ' s toast brought the pleasant evening ' s proceedings to a close . The brethren , so happy to meet , sorry to part and happy to meet again , dispersed before high twelve ,
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INSTRUCTION .
ST . MARYLEDONE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( NO . 1305 ) . —On Tuesday evening , Dec . 16 th , the usual weekly meeting of the brethren was held at Bro . Fowler ' s , the British Stores , New-street , St . John ' s Wood . After the lodge business , the
brethren were entertained at a sumptuous banquet to celebrate the presentation of three portraits , of Bro . Adams , P . M ., P . G . P ., P . Z . ; Bro . Stringer , W . M ., of the Mother Lodge ; and Bro . Foxall , P . M ., and founder of the Mother
Lodge ; the two former given by Bro . Briggs , the celebrated photographer , of High street , St . John ' s Wood , and the latter subscribed for b y the brethren of the lodge . Bro . J . Smith presided as W . M ., and Bro . E . White as S . W . After the usual toasts the chairman introduced
the business of the evening , and called on Bro . Briggs , who after a few introductory remarks said : —Brethren , when the idea first entered my mind of presenting the portraits of Bro . Adams and Bro . Stringer to this lod ge I never
contemplated that the presentation would be celebrated by such n banquet as we have partaken of this evening . Having had the honour of knowing Ero . Stringer for many years , I did not know till I met him in this lod ge of instruction that lie was a Mason , and I felt I should like to show the
great respect and high esteem in which I , in connection with the whole of the brethren , hold our Bro . Stringer by presenting his portrait to hang in this lodge , he being the W . M . of the Mother Lodge . With regard to the portrait of Bro . Adams , the idea of presenting his portrait
occurred to me when , after the long and very serious illness from which it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to restore him , we again had the pleasure of seeing him amongst us I felt that I should like to see his portrait hanging in this lodge to show the hi gh estimation in
which we all hold our respected Bro . Adams . We owe a great deal to him , lie has regularly attended this lodge of instruction to instruct us in our duties , he has made it the business of his life to afford instruction to all who are willing to receive it and without him it would have been
impossible for this lodge to hold the position it does , and to rank among its members so many brethren who are now well up in Masonry . Brethren as there is another presentation to take place I will not delay the business b
y making any further remarks . Bro . Adams in presenting you with this portrait , to hang in this lodge , my great desire is to evince to you the great admiration that I and the whole of the brethren of this lod ge feel towards you , and as
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an humble recognition of the services y . ti haw so freely rendend to this lodge , and I sincerel y hope that the Great Architect of the Univ 'rse will spare you for many years amongst us . Bro . Stringer , it affords me great pleasure to present you with this portrait to hang in the lodge . As
W . M . of the Marylebone Lodge you have won for yourself the respect and esteem of the brethren , and have set us a noble example to follow , there is no brother amongst us who has been more assiduous in his duties than yourself , ynu have filled that honourable position
with credit to yourself and satisfaction to the lodge , and I trust that when your year of office has expired , you may be spared for many years to be an ornament to the lodge . Bro . Adams in reply said that he felt very proud of the honour that had been shown him , in
presenting his portrait to the lodge , he had been photographed to death , having > et so many times for portraits , but these were the finest he had seen in his life . He thanked Bro . Brigg for his kindness in presenting him with this mark of respect , and hoped he might be spared by the Great
Architect of the Universe , so as to be enabled to gaze on it for many evenings , he likewise thanked the brethren in his usual jovial manner for entertaining him at such a splendid banquet he should remember this as one of the happiest hours of his life . Bro . Stringer in reply said
you must excuse me from making a speech this evening , as you are all aware of my usual bashfulness , but I must say 1 feel highly honoured by this presentation , it is impossible for me to express my thanks , it is very gratifying to me , if it is agreeable to you , and I esteem it highly ,
and when I have passed away , the brethren will remember the time , when it was presented , and it will remain as a memento of the happy times we havfi spent in this room . The Chairman then presented the portrait of Bro . Foxall , and said that it afforded him great pleasure to do so on
behalf of the brethren , who had subscribed towards it , as it was to him the lodge owed its existence , he being the founder of the lodge , and as Bro . Brigg , had so generously ottered to present the pictures , to Bros . Adams and Stringer , the brethren felt they should like to present Bro .
Foxall ' s picture as well . Bro . Foxall in reply said W . M . and brethren , I thank you sincerely from my heart for presenting mv portrait . I feel it a great honour to be the founder of the St . Marylebone Lodge , and of this Lodge of instruction , and 1 hope to be founder of the
Royal Arch Chapter now forming , and for which we already have the charter , and I am also very proud of the distinction you have conferred on me , and I hope we shall live to enjoy each other ' s society for many years . Bro . Adams then said as he had a leng distance to go , and as it was
getting late , he should like before leaving to propose the health of the Committee , who had been appointed to carry out the business of the evening . Bro . B . Phillips then responded on behalf of the committee , and said he was sorry that it had fallen to his lot to respond , he being
a junior member of the lodge , he wished some brother who had more experience in such matters would have performed the duties . However , he was glad to see so many assembled that evening , but still he wished that mor-i of the members had met to do honour to the founder of this
lodge . It gave him great pleasure to be one of the committee , and he thanked them for the very cordial manner in . which they received the toast . The health of the Chairman having been proposed b y Bro . Stringer , was responded to by Bro . Smith . Bro . Foxall then proposed the health of
Bro . E . White , S . W ., who said : Brethren , I thank you kindly for drinking my health . 1 hope , whenever I am called upon to act as Preceptor of this lodge , 1 shall do my best endeavours to carry out the duties to the best of my abilities , which 1 hope will give every
satisfaction . Brethren , 1 thank you . The health of the host , Bro . G . Fowler , having been drunk , to which he responded in his usual jocular manner , the meeting broke up a little before one o ' clock , a . m ., the authorities having granted an extension
to that hour . The meeting was enlivened b y some harmony , in which Bros . Smith , Foxall , C . A . Smith , Andrews , Hutchinson , Phillips , Draper , and White took part . Bro . Briggs assisted at the piano . The portraits , which hung
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in lodge , and were very mu > : h admired by the whole of the brethren assembled , were enlarged photographs , beautifully coloured , 33 inches by 27 inches , in handsome gold frames .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Chapter ( No . 1293 ) . —The first meeting of this chapter , since its consecration , was held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 13 th instant . Comp . Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . Supt . and M . E . Z ., presided , supported by Comps . R . VVentworth Little , P . Z ., H . ; Frederick Davison , J . ; H . f . Buss , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . C . Levander ,
P . Z ., S . E . ; S . Rosenthal , P . Z . ; J . Boyd , P . Z . ; T . W . White , and others . After the usual ballot , Comps . Frederick Keiley and C . Hammerton were elected joining members , and a large number of candidates for exaltation were also approved . Bios . Henry Phythian , W . M . elect 1293 ; David Pearse , P . M . 657 , D . C . 1293 ; J .
H . Tyler , P . M . 975 ; John Hancock , W . M . 108 9 ; Isaac Coalbank , I . G . 1293 ; R . Kotzenberg , 12 9 , and J . W . Sanders , 1293 , being in attendance , were then regularly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . In consequence of the large number of candidates awaiting admission ,
the M . E . Z . announced his intention of holding a chapter of emergency on Saturday , the 17 th January . Comp . Phythian was elected P . S ., and some formal business having been transacted , the chapter was closed , and the companions sat down to an excellent repast , after which the
usual toasts were given and duly honoured . Comp . Green , 975 , being the only visitor present , expressed his gratification at having witnessed so successful a meeting , and thanked the companions for their hospitality . It is intended to limit the number of members of this chapter to 4 < J , the same as in the parent lodge .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —Thistle and Rose Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —Tuesday Dec . 16 th , the first meeting under the presidency of the new Master , Bro . G . Weston , was distinguished by an amount of work that does not often occur at one meeting , the whole
of which was performed in a manner highly creditable to the R . W . M ., and his officers , all of whom were in new positions . The lodge having been opened in the 1 st degree , Air . Louis Bloom was initiated into the mvsteries of
Freemasonry by Bro . G . McDonald , I . P . M . Bro . Solomon Joel was also initiated . The latter was to have attended on Saturday at an emergency meeting , along with six other gentlemen of the ancient race of Israel , who were there enrolled into our equally ancient Order . The
Lodge was then raised to the second degree , and at the request of the R . W . M ., Bro . W . B . Pattison , conferred that degree on two brethren . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the new R . W . M . proceeded to raise seven brethren to that sublime degree in a manner
that augurs well for the future working of the lodge , five of these gentlemen were Israelites , and Bro . S . Joel said he had no doubt that from the care taken b y all the officers in the rendering of their several duties that more of God ' s ancient people would soon join this ancient lodge .
After some private business relating to the affairs of the lodge , it was closed , and all being highly pleased with the ability shown by the new K . W . M . GLASGOW . —St . Mungo Encampment , K . T . — The usual monthly meeting was held on the 15 th
inst , in St . Mark ' s Hall . The E . C , Sir Kt . It . Bell , being compelled to leave on urgent business the chair was taken by H . Tulloch , and after some routine business , the encampment was closed by Sir Knt . G . W . Wheeler . GLASGOW . —Royal Ark Mariners ( No . 73 ) . —
This lodge met at , 170 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Dec . iSth , Bro . J . Balfour ; F . N . ; Jas . Bannermann , as S . ; J . J ohnston , T . ; G . W . Wheeler , Sec , as Pilot . Three distressed Mariners , Bros . T . Mitchel , H . Thompson , and
Colon M'Kenzie , were then received on board the Ark , and instructed in the mysteries of the ancient rite , and after a committe to audit the accounts had been appointed , the ark was again moored in safety .