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RETORTS OF M ASONIC MEETINGS : — traft Masonry , 473 Roval Arch 477 M ,-irk Masonry 47 b Scotland 47 S Masonic and General Tidings 479 Supreme Grand Chape , r * . 479 Onr Hoval Grand Master ' s Visit to India 480
A I ' re-edent 4 ™ Masonic Memories 4 S 0 Recent provincial Grand Lodges 4 Sl The Grand Orient of France ( Si International Kxhibitionat Philadelphia 4 S 1 COISRESTONDEXCE : — West Yoikshhe and the Hoys * School 481
The Freemasons Hoys School 41 ' Lodges of ICm-Tiency " 4 S 1 A Query 4 S 2 Masonic Jurisprudence 482 Masonic Jewels 4 S 2 Freemasonry in the Northof Iuigland 4 S 2 ]! ro . Norton " 4 S 2 The . Mark Deercc 4 82
Provincial Grand Lodge cf Staffordshire 4 S 2 Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire 4 S 3 Provincial Grand Lodec ' of North Wales 4 S 4 ( irand Lodge of New Rrunswick 4 8 4 Masonic Hencvoicnt Associ . vions 48 4 OBITUARY : — liro . 1 ) . 1 ) . Heck 4 S 4 Masonic Meetings lor next week 4 S 4 Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( No . 7 . - )) . —The winter campaign of this old and influential lodge commenced on Tuesday , the 19 th inst . The rendezvous was the Biidgc Mouse Motel—now almost a Masonic hall—and tlie brethren nut in goodly numbers under the presidency of thcir'highly-estccmed and energetic VV . M ., Hro . J . J .
Hooper Wilkins . Evidently Bro . Wilkins has learnt thc importance of the motto , " Punctuality is the soul of business , " for he always takes the chair at thc appointed time , and in this he is ably supported hy his officers . Would Ih it many of our brethren in . 1 similar position would copy his example . 1 low frequently do we find a mod tig called , say lor half-put five , and , having ourselves kept the
appointment , nre destined to wait wearily until six , or , perhaps later , before the W . M . puts in at ) appearance . As the W . M . makes his own appointment in this matter , it is of the utmost importance that he should keep it , as we arc taught that " it is only by a strict observance of thc laws in ourselves that we can expect obedience to them from others . " But wc arc digressing . The chair was taken
punctually at half-past five , when every officer of the lodge was present , viz ., Bros . Dussek , I . P . M . ; Hayden , S . W . ; Knott , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Ticns . ; Free , P . M ., Sec . ; Keeble , P . M . 127 :, S . D . ; Ireton , J . D . ; Cooper , I . G . ; Laing , Tyler . Tlure were also present Bros . Ebsworth , I ' . M . ; Klingcnstcin , MFiller , Scott , Krankau , Chambers , Willoughby , Spencer , and many others . Thc lodge having
been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc W . M . then , in his usual impressive manner , raised Bro . Willoughby to thc sublime degree of a Master Mason , giving the traditional history and the lecture on thc tracing-board in full . I le next passed to the Second Degree Bros . Chambers , Frankau , and Scott . A letter was read from thc widow of a deceased brother , a
P . M . of the lodge , risking for assistance , and thc sum of £ 10 was voted from the Benevolent Fund . A further sum of £ 5 was voted to the widow of another deceased brother , a master mariner , who was lost at sea in the year 1869 , and it was resolved to recommend this case to thc Board of Benevolence fur a further grant , thc widow being now in very straitened circumstances . Thc VV . M . and his officers
also signed a forma ! petition to thc Committee of the Boys ' School in favour of the admis . Mon of one of thc children of tlie last-mentioned widow . Another case of distress was drought under the notice of the lodge , and although thc lirother on whose behalf thc appeal was made was not , and never had been , a member of the lodge , the sum of £ 2 was vc ; tcd to him , and this was afterwards supplemented by
private donations from many of thc members who had known the brother in the days of his prosperity . Thc lodge was then closed in due form , and , there being no banquet , tlie brethren shortly afterwards separated . LODGE OF SINCERITY ( No . 174 ) . —On thc ¦ 'clh inst . the new season of this lodge was opined at thc (•iiildhnll Tavern , when Bro - . E . J . Moore , W . M ., presided .
Among other brethren , who were very numerous , there wire p ' rescnt Hies . W . T . Wells , S . W . ; G . J . Ilillinyd , J . W . ; . 1-Newton , P . M . See . ; S . II . ItawUy , P . M . Treas . * , Apl'W ) y , S . D . ; S > edtli * n , J . D . ; Webb , D . C ; Verry , Tyler . J | -M . 's Barlow , Lacey , Tuck , I . P . M ., Palmer . Visiters : Was . Hobcit II . Morrison , Attorney General , Michigan , ' ¦* ¦ ' . America ; Dr . Honvood , of New York ; and Dr .
Lilian , of Indiana ; Dr . Self , S . G . W . of Essex ; Binckes , and Terry . Bro . George Smith was raised . Messrs . Arthur Harper Bond , William Green Not man , George ' jibson Harris , and William Taynton were initiated . Bro . . !• Vi gor was elected a joining member of the lodge . After «> me other formal business , the W . M . presented to Bro . J . •Vwton , I ' . M . and Secretary , in the name of thc lodge , an
'"' dress , elegantly emblazoned on vellum , and framed , toi . < - 'tlier with a handsome gold watch and chain , as well as ' \ : <» * 1 locket and chain for Mrs . Newton . Thc prcscnta"" i of these was made , accompanied by a speech from '** >\* . M „ in which he recapitulated the many Masonic ¦ dues of Pro . Newton , and the eminent services he had l " - ' * formed to the lodge , not forgetting the great demands
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on his time that his duties as Secretary of thc ledge made . The address was as follows : — Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 . This testimonial , together with a gold watch , chain , etc ., was presented to Bro . John Newton , P . M ., hi open lodge , 20 th October , 187 s , in accordance with a resolution passed at a lodge meeting , held
19 th May , 1875 , by the brethren , in recognition of thc valuable services rendered to thc lodge , and especially in acknowledgment of the zeal and efficiency with which he has for a number of years carried out the arduous and important duties of Secretary , and also as a mark of
personal esteem and friendship for thc truly Masonic spirit always manifested by him towards his brethren of thc lodge . Signed on behalf of the lodge by the members of the Testimonial Committee : Chas . Lacey , P . M ., Chairman and Treasurer ; E . f . Moore , W . M . ; W . T . Wells , S . W . ; G . J . Hilliard , J . W . ; Jno . Appleby .
S . D . ; C . H . Webb , D . C ; Jno . Miller , W . S . ; S . II , Rawley , P . M . ; Jno . Bulmer , P . M . ; Jno . Adkins , P . M . ; E . Tuck , P . M . ; Jas . Thomas , W . T . Roberts Jno . Burehill . Fdk . Brown , Hon . Sec . " Bro . Newton acknowledged the gift , and said that although he had had great pleasure in performing his
duties , and always would have such pleasure , ' the gifts made to him that evening would stimulate him to yet greater exertions . A banquet was provided at thc conclusion of the lodge work , ancl the long list of Masonic toasts was systematically gone through . The " Health of the Visitors , " drew an acknowledgment from thc American
brethren . Br . JJr . Adrian , of Indiana , in his reply , observed that he and his brother visitors from the " other side " congratulated themselves very much on finding themselves surrounded by so many brethren of the mother country , who on all occasions during the present visit had extended the greatest hospitality to them . Their expression of thanks , however warm , was quite inadequate ; but thc brethren would allow him to say that there was a bond of union
between thc brethren of the Order , however distant the parts might be from which they came . This arose from thc principles of thc body they belonged to , brotherly love , relief , and truth , which taught them to regard the whole human species ns one family ; and thc three great theological virtues , faith , hope , and charity , which united earth to heaven , and man to God . Thc strongest tics of fraternal feeling should exist between English and American Freemasons . Did the world but realise
the fact that they were indeed brothers , with thc feelings , emotions , and impulses which should move a brother's heart , this mundane sphere would soon present a scene of bliss that angels might wish to come down to , and make and call their own . The principles of Freemasonry in their practical exhibition were of untold value to the human family . It rcgaided man not only as a social being ,
connected by ties and impulses with his fellow man , but also as an immortal being , linked by nature and destiny with beings of a higher race , and a life that knew no ending . An institution invested with such attributes , and designed for the bettering of man ' s earthly condition and eternal destiny was a cause that must flourish , because it was the cause of civilization , refinement , virtue , and happiness .
Wherever established its reign had been marked with numberless blessings , and it was destined to accomplish even more than it had yet secured for suffering humanity . Bro . Dr . Horwood , of New York , also replied . He said—Worshipful Master and Wardens of Sincerity Lodge , and brethren here assembled : Through thc medium of electricity , about half-past six this evening I was summoned to
this place , ami what was to transpire on my arrival I was as ignorant of as our newly-elected and initiated brethren were . It has been my good fortune to fall into thc hands of Bro . C . G . Hill , whom it seems to mc is the prince of jolly good fellows , and the embodiment of a true Mason antl an Americanised Englishman . This is my first visit to thc mother country . Since my arrival here I have been
on thc Continent , where I came in contact with but one Mason . To-night is thc first time I have been in a Masonic lodge since I crossed thc broad and trackless ocean which separates your country from my own . I most heartily thank yen for the very complimentary manner in which you have coupled my name and American Masonry with " I he Visitors . " I assure you I have been wined and dined to a
considerable extent through your instrumentality . I have listened to some soul-stirring remarks by our British brethren , and have been thoroughly overshadowed by my American companion Bro . J . A . Adrian ( as you can all appreciate ) , and considering thc lateness of the hour I can . not do bitter than stand in the rear and second thc words that have just fallen from his lips in your hearing . For
myself , I will say that I shall carry to my home thc pleasant recollections of this evening , and shall be glad to tell my countrymen of the warm grasp of the hand and fhe generous hospitality that you have extended , to their fellow subjects . May the heartfelt pleasure you experience here in your lodge he your companion through life . The
principles of Masonry are correct , are connected with the best interests of humanity , and , if properly lived up to , will alleviate every corrosion of care , heighten every sensation of joy , and in the hour of dissolution shed Divine triumph over your soul . ( Great cheering . ) After the other toasts had been given the brethren separated .
LODGE OF UNITED STRENGTH ( Xo . 228 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday week , and had a large gathering , not only of thc brethren cf the lodge , but of visiting brethren from thc provinces , who viewed the Old Gale of Clerkenwell , the lodge meeting place , with interest . In the temporary absence of the
W . M . on a public duty in connection with a cause cclebie . Past Master Ilillhousc , the Immediate Past Master , opened the lodge , the ollicers being all present—Bros . Robt . Griggs , S . W . ; Hill , J . W . ; Snare , S . D . ; Halford , J . D . ; Pearcy I . G . ; Flaw .-, D . C . ; and Patmore , W . S . There were also present Past Masters Bros . James Terry , Joseph Crump ;
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( Secretary for nearly twenty-five years ) ; Winsland , Treas ., Braid , Org . ; Davies , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Thomas Cooke , S . W . of 948 ; G . Cumberland , J . D . of 47 ;; ; F . J . Coleman , of 475 ; W . Whitby , of Faith , 141 ; Dr . W . J . Hunter , of 219 , Scotland ; M . Cuff , 511 , Zetland ; and Wm . Read , of 1 . 507 , Metropolitan . The P . M . in the chair passed Bros . Whiting and Bartlett ( the
latter is thc well-known analyst ) , and the W . M ., Bro . John While , having then arrived , took the chair . He put thc necessary questions to Bros . Trewinnard and Dr . Franklin , who were candidates to be raised to thc Third Degree , and performed thecercmony accordingto ancient custom , in the room beautifully fitted for the purpose . The lodge was then resumed in thc First Degree , and the ballot having
been taken for Mr . Jcus Stockholm Brcinholt , a Danish gentleman , who , being unanimously elected , was at once initiated by the W . M ., who did thc work in good form . Five propositions for initiates were made for the next meeting , and several for joining members . The lodge having closed , thc brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Gay . who had to meet a difficulty created in
the lodge being late before thc heavy work of the evening was discharged . After the cloth was removed the loyal toasts were given , and the brethren warm ' y echoed thc W . M . ' s expressions of " bon voyage ' ** in regard to the W . M . thc Grand Mastei ' s journey to India . The visitors replied to the toast , warmly given and received , of their health , and the initiate was also warmly toasted . Bro .
Bartlett , who that night was passed , was introduced to the brethren as a brother who was initiated al . thc last meeting , and had to leave in order to attend to public duties . The W . M ., referring to Bro . Bartlctt ' s profession , said that the brother might , at the result of his investigations , have reason to warn thc public against articles of food , but his investigations into our ancient institution would show him ,
if he carried his analysis far enough , that it was composed all of that which was true and good . Bro . Bartlett made a very appropriate speech in reply , and the VV . M ., in proposing thc [ toast of " The Past Masters , " having stated that he had obtained the promises of the brethren to make the lodge a Vice-President of thc Benevolent Institution , as a compliment to their Bro . James Terry , the latter , in
reply , referred to thc W . M . ' s successful summer banquet of the lodge , and said that thc W . M . had proved himself a prophet , for he had foretold a fine day , and thc lodge had the one sun *> y day which occurred in weeks of rain . Bro . Terry also urged thc case of the late Bro . Vivian ' s boy upon the members , and trusted that they would use their best efforts to carry the son of their late P . M . into thc Boys ' School . The lodge ended with the Tyler's toast .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 9 02 ) .-On Monday last this lodge met , after the icccss , at Anderton ' s Hotel . There was a large attendance of brethren on this occasion , there being : no less than ninety present , including visitors . Through ill health , the W . M ., Bro . Richard Noakes Field , was not present , and his place was consequently filled by Bro . Rogers , I . P . M . On this brother devolved the duties of
initiating , passing , and raising , and the task was discharged in the most exemplary manner . The list contained the names of six gentlemen as candi ^ ates for initiation , but of these only three made their appearance . These were Messrs . George Stickland Criswick , Henry Woolcott Jeanes , and Henry Sladden . Thc passings were Bros . Cayat , 753 ; Finney , Wilkins , Rcville , Hoslombe , Finlay and
Creascy . The raisings were Bros . Wilcox , C . Young and Hodges . There were also several candidates for joining , and these were successfully ballotted for , and were Bros . I-I . Lav ' mgton , 862 ; J . J . De Hain , 1053 ; G . B . Mackereth , 192 ; and J . Cokcr , 1441 . Bro . Poyntir , P . M . and Treas ., brought on thc following motion : — "That a sum of fifteen guineas , to be taken from the charitable fund of thc ledge ,
be handed to the Trustc-. s now engag . d in raising a sum in aid of thc sustenance and education of the three orphan children of a lamented late brother , former Junior Deacon of this lodge , in which he was initiated on the 19 th day of March , 18 ( 12 , as thc contribution of his mother lodge to that fund . " This motion having been duly seconded , was carried , and Bro . Poynter then gave notice of motion for
next lodge to increase the subscription to the lodge and thc initiation and joining fees . After this the brethren adjourned to banquet , and the toasts were subsequently given . Bro . James Terry , Secretary to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , asked for a Steward from this lodge for thc next festival of his institution on thc 9 th of February , at . which Lord Skelmersdale would preside * , and in a long
and able srpecch commended the poor aged and infirm who could not help themselves to the kind care and consideration of those who were yet in thc happy possession of the blessings of prosperity , youth , and strengh . Net forgetting thc claims which the children of thc Craft have upon lhe brethren , he thought that the aged , who had borne thc burden and heat ofthe day , hod a prior claim . 'I'he acting W . M .
proposed " lhe Health of the VV . M ., " wishing him a speedy restoration to health mid strength . The toast was drunk most cordially . An American brother responded for "The Visitors , " and slated that he had been much interested in what he had witnessed , which was somewhat different from the American style . lie would give a gootl account of it when he got back to his native country . Bro . II .
lhompson . P . M . No 177 , also replied , and in a few words alluded to thc fact that he had been present when the lodge was consecrated in iSfn , by the late Bror Stephen Barton Wilson . An inspiration had been drawn in the lo . lge that brother had consectatcd , and could he come back again in the flesh , he would himself be surprised to
find thc seed he had sown had produced such good fruits , not only in thc number r . f members of the lodge , but in thc attendance and working of its officers . The evening was passed very pleasantly and profitably , and the new season of the lodge opened under favorable circumstances , except the regretted indisposition of the W . M .
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RETORTS OF M ASONIC MEETINGS : — traft Masonry , 473 Roval Arch 477 M ,-irk Masonry 47 b Scotland 47 S Masonic and General Tidings 479 Supreme Grand Chape , r * . 479 Onr Hoval Grand Master ' s Visit to India 480
A I ' re-edent 4 ™ Masonic Memories 4 S 0 Recent provincial Grand Lodges 4 Sl The Grand Orient of France ( Si International Kxhibitionat Philadelphia 4 S 1 COISRESTONDEXCE : — West Yoikshhe and the Hoys * School 481
The Freemasons Hoys School 41 ' Lodges of ICm-Tiency " 4 S 1 A Query 4 S 2 Masonic Jurisprudence 482 Masonic Jewels 4 S 2 Freemasonry in the Northof Iuigland 4 S 2 ]! ro . Norton " 4 S 2 The . Mark Deercc 4 82
Provincial Grand Lodge cf Staffordshire 4 S 2 Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire 4 S 3 Provincial Grand Lodec ' of North Wales 4 S 4 ( irand Lodge of New Rrunswick 4 8 4 Masonic Hencvoicnt Associ . vions 48 4 OBITUARY : — liro . 1 ) . 1 ) . Heck 4 S 4 Masonic Meetings lor next week 4 S 4 Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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Craft Slitsonnj .
METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( No . 7 . - )) . —The winter campaign of this old and influential lodge commenced on Tuesday , the 19 th inst . The rendezvous was the Biidgc Mouse Motel—now almost a Masonic hall—and tlie brethren nut in goodly numbers under the presidency of thcir'highly-estccmed and energetic VV . M ., Hro . J . J .
Hooper Wilkins . Evidently Bro . Wilkins has learnt thc importance of the motto , " Punctuality is the soul of business , " for he always takes the chair at thc appointed time , and in this he is ably supported hy his officers . Would Ih it many of our brethren in . 1 similar position would copy his example . 1 low frequently do we find a mod tig called , say lor half-put five , and , having ourselves kept the
appointment , nre destined to wait wearily until six , or , perhaps later , before the W . M . puts in at ) appearance . As the W . M . makes his own appointment in this matter , it is of the utmost importance that he should keep it , as we arc taught that " it is only by a strict observance of thc laws in ourselves that we can expect obedience to them from others . " But wc arc digressing . The chair was taken
punctually at half-past five , when every officer of the lodge was present , viz ., Bros . Dussek , I . P . M . ; Hayden , S . W . ; Knott , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Ticns . ; Free , P . M ., Sec . ; Keeble , P . M . 127 :, S . D . ; Ireton , J . D . ; Cooper , I . G . ; Laing , Tyler . Tlure were also present Bros . Ebsworth , I ' . M . ; Klingcnstcin , MFiller , Scott , Krankau , Chambers , Willoughby , Spencer , and many others . Thc lodge having
been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc W . M . then , in his usual impressive manner , raised Bro . Willoughby to thc sublime degree of a Master Mason , giving the traditional history and the lecture on thc tracing-board in full . I le next passed to the Second Degree Bros . Chambers , Frankau , and Scott . A letter was read from thc widow of a deceased brother , a
P . M . of the lodge , risking for assistance , and thc sum of £ 10 was voted from the Benevolent Fund . A further sum of £ 5 was voted to the widow of another deceased brother , a master mariner , who was lost at sea in the year 1869 , and it was resolved to recommend this case to thc Board of Benevolence fur a further grant , thc widow being now in very straitened circumstances . Thc VV . M . and his officers
also signed a forma ! petition to thc Committee of the Boys ' School in favour of the admis . Mon of one of thc children of tlie last-mentioned widow . Another case of distress was drought under the notice of the lodge , and although thc lirother on whose behalf thc appeal was made was not , and never had been , a member of the lodge , the sum of £ 2 was vc ; tcd to him , and this was afterwards supplemented by
private donations from many of thc members who had known the brother in the days of his prosperity . Thc lodge was then closed in due form , and , there being no banquet , tlie brethren shortly afterwards separated . LODGE OF SINCERITY ( No . 174 ) . —On thc ¦ 'clh inst . the new season of this lodge was opined at thc (•iiildhnll Tavern , when Bro - . E . J . Moore , W . M ., presided .
Among other brethren , who were very numerous , there wire p ' rescnt Hies . W . T . Wells , S . W . ; G . J . Ilillinyd , J . W . ; . 1-Newton , P . M . See . ; S . II . ItawUy , P . M . Treas . * , Apl'W ) y , S . D . ; S > edtli * n , J . D . ; Webb , D . C ; Verry , Tyler . J | -M . 's Barlow , Lacey , Tuck , I . P . M ., Palmer . Visiters : Was . Hobcit II . Morrison , Attorney General , Michigan , ' ¦* ¦ ' . America ; Dr . Honvood , of New York ; and Dr .
Lilian , of Indiana ; Dr . Self , S . G . W . of Essex ; Binckes , and Terry . Bro . George Smith was raised . Messrs . Arthur Harper Bond , William Green Not man , George ' jibson Harris , and William Taynton were initiated . Bro . . !• Vi gor was elected a joining member of the lodge . After «> me other formal business , the W . M . presented to Bro . J . •Vwton , I ' . M . and Secretary , in the name of thc lodge , an
'"' dress , elegantly emblazoned on vellum , and framed , toi . < - 'tlier with a handsome gold watch and chain , as well as ' \ : <» * 1 locket and chain for Mrs . Newton . Thc prcscnta"" i of these was made , accompanied by a speech from '** >\* . M „ in which he recapitulated the many Masonic ¦ dues of Pro . Newton , and the eminent services he had l " - ' * formed to the lodge , not forgetting the great demands
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on his time that his duties as Secretary of thc ledge made . The address was as follows : — Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 . This testimonial , together with a gold watch , chain , etc ., was presented to Bro . John Newton , P . M ., hi open lodge , 20 th October , 187 s , in accordance with a resolution passed at a lodge meeting , held
19 th May , 1875 , by the brethren , in recognition of thc valuable services rendered to thc lodge , and especially in acknowledgment of the zeal and efficiency with which he has for a number of years carried out the arduous and important duties of Secretary , and also as a mark of
personal esteem and friendship for thc truly Masonic spirit always manifested by him towards his brethren of thc lodge . Signed on behalf of the lodge by the members of the Testimonial Committee : Chas . Lacey , P . M ., Chairman and Treasurer ; E . f . Moore , W . M . ; W . T . Wells , S . W . ; G . J . Hilliard , J . W . ; Jno . Appleby .
S . D . ; C . H . Webb , D . C ; Jno . Miller , W . S . ; S . II , Rawley , P . M . ; Jno . Bulmer , P . M . ; Jno . Adkins , P . M . ; E . Tuck , P . M . ; Jas . Thomas , W . T . Roberts Jno . Burehill . Fdk . Brown , Hon . Sec . " Bro . Newton acknowledged the gift , and said that although he had had great pleasure in performing his
duties , and always would have such pleasure , ' the gifts made to him that evening would stimulate him to yet greater exertions . A banquet was provided at thc conclusion of the lodge work , ancl the long list of Masonic toasts was systematically gone through . The " Health of the Visitors , " drew an acknowledgment from thc American
brethren . Br . JJr . Adrian , of Indiana , in his reply , observed that he and his brother visitors from the " other side " congratulated themselves very much on finding themselves surrounded by so many brethren of the mother country , who on all occasions during the present visit had extended the greatest hospitality to them . Their expression of thanks , however warm , was quite inadequate ; but thc brethren would allow him to say that there was a bond of union
between thc brethren of the Order , however distant the parts might be from which they came . This arose from thc principles of thc body they belonged to , brotherly love , relief , and truth , which taught them to regard the whole human species ns one family ; and thc three great theological virtues , faith , hope , and charity , which united earth to heaven , and man to God . Thc strongest tics of fraternal feeling should exist between English and American Freemasons . Did the world but realise
the fact that they were indeed brothers , with thc feelings , emotions , and impulses which should move a brother's heart , this mundane sphere would soon present a scene of bliss that angels might wish to come down to , and make and call their own . The principles of Freemasonry in their practical exhibition were of untold value to the human family . It rcgaided man not only as a social being ,
connected by ties and impulses with his fellow man , but also as an immortal being , linked by nature and destiny with beings of a higher race , and a life that knew no ending . An institution invested with such attributes , and designed for the bettering of man ' s earthly condition and eternal destiny was a cause that must flourish , because it was the cause of civilization , refinement , virtue , and happiness .
Wherever established its reign had been marked with numberless blessings , and it was destined to accomplish even more than it had yet secured for suffering humanity . Bro . Dr . Horwood , of New York , also replied . He said—Worshipful Master and Wardens of Sincerity Lodge , and brethren here assembled : Through thc medium of electricity , about half-past six this evening I was summoned to
this place , ami what was to transpire on my arrival I was as ignorant of as our newly-elected and initiated brethren were . It has been my good fortune to fall into thc hands of Bro . C . G . Hill , whom it seems to mc is the prince of jolly good fellows , and the embodiment of a true Mason antl an Americanised Englishman . This is my first visit to thc mother country . Since my arrival here I have been
on thc Continent , where I came in contact with but one Mason . To-night is thc first time I have been in a Masonic lodge since I crossed thc broad and trackless ocean which separates your country from my own . I most heartily thank yen for the very complimentary manner in which you have coupled my name and American Masonry with " I he Visitors . " I assure you I have been wined and dined to a
considerable extent through your instrumentality . I have listened to some soul-stirring remarks by our British brethren , and have been thoroughly overshadowed by my American companion Bro . J . A . Adrian ( as you can all appreciate ) , and considering thc lateness of the hour I can . not do bitter than stand in the rear and second thc words that have just fallen from his lips in your hearing . For
myself , I will say that I shall carry to my home thc pleasant recollections of this evening , and shall be glad to tell my countrymen of the warm grasp of the hand and fhe generous hospitality that you have extended , to their fellow subjects . May the heartfelt pleasure you experience here in your lodge he your companion through life . The
principles of Masonry are correct , are connected with the best interests of humanity , and , if properly lived up to , will alleviate every corrosion of care , heighten every sensation of joy , and in the hour of dissolution shed Divine triumph over your soul . ( Great cheering . ) After the other toasts had been given the brethren separated .
LODGE OF UNITED STRENGTH ( Xo . 228 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday week , and had a large gathering , not only of thc brethren cf the lodge , but of visiting brethren from thc provinces , who viewed the Old Gale of Clerkenwell , the lodge meeting place , with interest . In the temporary absence of the
W . M . on a public duty in connection with a cause cclebie . Past Master Ilillhousc , the Immediate Past Master , opened the lodge , the ollicers being all present—Bros . Robt . Griggs , S . W . ; Hill , J . W . ; Snare , S . D . ; Halford , J . D . ; Pearcy I . G . ; Flaw .-, D . C . ; and Patmore , W . S . There were also present Past Masters Bros . James Terry , Joseph Crump ;
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( Secretary for nearly twenty-five years ) ; Winsland , Treas ., Braid , Org . ; Davies , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Thomas Cooke , S . W . of 948 ; G . Cumberland , J . D . of 47 ;; ; F . J . Coleman , of 475 ; W . Whitby , of Faith , 141 ; Dr . W . J . Hunter , of 219 , Scotland ; M . Cuff , 511 , Zetland ; and Wm . Read , of 1 . 507 , Metropolitan . The P . M . in the chair passed Bros . Whiting and Bartlett ( the
latter is thc well-known analyst ) , and the W . M ., Bro . John While , having then arrived , took the chair . He put thc necessary questions to Bros . Trewinnard and Dr . Franklin , who were candidates to be raised to thc Third Degree , and performed thecercmony accordingto ancient custom , in the room beautifully fitted for the purpose . The lodge was then resumed in thc First Degree , and the ballot having
been taken for Mr . Jcus Stockholm Brcinholt , a Danish gentleman , who , being unanimously elected , was at once initiated by the W . M ., who did thc work in good form . Five propositions for initiates were made for the next meeting , and several for joining members . The lodge having closed , thc brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Gay . who had to meet a difficulty created in
the lodge being late before thc heavy work of the evening was discharged . After the cloth was removed the loyal toasts were given , and the brethren warm ' y echoed thc W . M . ' s expressions of " bon voyage ' ** in regard to the W . M . thc Grand Mastei ' s journey to India . The visitors replied to the toast , warmly given and received , of their health , and the initiate was also warmly toasted . Bro .
Bartlett , who that night was passed , was introduced to the brethren as a brother who was initiated al . thc last meeting , and had to leave in order to attend to public duties . The W . M ., referring to Bro . Bartlctt ' s profession , said that the brother might , at the result of his investigations , have reason to warn thc public against articles of food , but his investigations into our ancient institution would show him ,
if he carried his analysis far enough , that it was composed all of that which was true and good . Bro . Bartlett made a very appropriate speech in reply , and the VV . M ., in proposing thc [ toast of " The Past Masters , " having stated that he had obtained the promises of the brethren to make the lodge a Vice-President of thc Benevolent Institution , as a compliment to their Bro . James Terry , the latter , in
reply , referred to thc W . M . ' s successful summer banquet of the lodge , and said that thc W . M . had proved himself a prophet , for he had foretold a fine day , and thc lodge had the one sun *> y day which occurred in weeks of rain . Bro . Terry also urged thc case of the late Bro . Vivian ' s boy upon the members , and trusted that they would use their best efforts to carry the son of their late P . M . into thc Boys ' School . The lodge ended with the Tyler's toast .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 9 02 ) .-On Monday last this lodge met , after the icccss , at Anderton ' s Hotel . There was a large attendance of brethren on this occasion , there being : no less than ninety present , including visitors . Through ill health , the W . M ., Bro . Richard Noakes Field , was not present , and his place was consequently filled by Bro . Rogers , I . P . M . On this brother devolved the duties of
initiating , passing , and raising , and the task was discharged in the most exemplary manner . The list contained the names of six gentlemen as candi ^ ates for initiation , but of these only three made their appearance . These were Messrs . George Stickland Criswick , Henry Woolcott Jeanes , and Henry Sladden . Thc passings were Bros . Cayat , 753 ; Finney , Wilkins , Rcville , Hoslombe , Finlay and
Creascy . The raisings were Bros . Wilcox , C . Young and Hodges . There were also several candidates for joining , and these were successfully ballotted for , and were Bros . I-I . Lav ' mgton , 862 ; J . J . De Hain , 1053 ; G . B . Mackereth , 192 ; and J . Cokcr , 1441 . Bro . Poyntir , P . M . and Treas ., brought on thc following motion : — "That a sum of fifteen guineas , to be taken from the charitable fund of thc ledge ,
be handed to the Trustc-. s now engag . d in raising a sum in aid of thc sustenance and education of the three orphan children of a lamented late brother , former Junior Deacon of this lodge , in which he was initiated on the 19 th day of March , 18 ( 12 , as thc contribution of his mother lodge to that fund . " This motion having been duly seconded , was carried , and Bro . Poynter then gave notice of motion for
next lodge to increase the subscription to the lodge and thc initiation and joining fees . After this the brethren adjourned to banquet , and the toasts were subsequently given . Bro . James Terry , Secretary to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , asked for a Steward from this lodge for thc next festival of his institution on thc 9 th of February , at . which Lord Skelmersdale would preside * , and in a long
and able srpecch commended the poor aged and infirm who could not help themselves to the kind care and consideration of those who were yet in thc happy possession of the blessings of prosperity , youth , and strengh . Net forgetting thc claims which the children of thc Craft have upon lhe brethren , he thought that the aged , who had borne thc burden and heat ofthe day , hod a prior claim . 'I'he acting W . M .
proposed " lhe Health of the VV . M ., " wishing him a speedy restoration to health mid strength . The toast was drunk most cordially . An American brother responded for "The Visitors , " and slated that he had been much interested in what he had witnessed , which was somewhat different from the American style . lie would give a gootl account of it when he got back to his native country . Bro . II .
lhompson . P . M . No 177 , also replied , and in a few words alluded to thc fact that he had been present when the lodge was consecrated in iSfn , by the late Bror Stephen Barton Wilson . An inspiration had been drawn in the lo . lge that brother had consectatcd , and could he come back again in the flesh , he would himself be surprised to
find thc seed he had sown had produced such good fruits , not only in thc number r . f members of the lodge , but in thc attendance and working of its officers . The evening was passed very pleasantly and profitably , and the new season of the lodge opened under favorable circumstances , except the regretted indisposition of the W . M .