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Masonic Intelligence.
LODGE OF REGULARITY ( NO . 108 ) . —The brethren of this excellent and highly respectable Lodge , celebrated the centenary of their Charter , on the 31 st May , by a very elegant dinner , at the Brunswick Hotel , Blackwall , the W . M ., Br . Lewis Solomon , presiding . A variety of toasts having been drunk , Br . Wm . Johnson , P . M ., rose to propose , "Prosperity and perpetuity to the Lodge of Regularity . " It gave him sincere pleasure to be able to propose that toast , as the records of the Lodge showed how prosperous it had been during the 100 years it had been in
existence , and how steadily it had supported the Charter , there being scarcely an instance , it any , of any festival taking place for a Masonic charity to which that Lodge did not ' send a Steward . It was most gratifying to see the offices so well filled with rising and enthusiastic Masons as they now were , and whilst they continued to be so filled , there was no fear but the Lodge must contininue to prosper . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . The evenings entertainment was enlivened hy the vocal exertions of the W . M ., Br Albertz , Br . Crew , Br . George
Genge , and other brethren , and the excellent performances on the piano of Br . Charles Solomon , who also favoured the company with several songs a la Parry . POLISH NATIONAL ( NO . 778 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this Lodge was held , on the 14 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when Br . Looinger was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , and Mr . W . Murray initiated into the Order . Br . Lemanski , P . M ., on the same occasion , installed Br . Detkins as W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed Br . Johnson , S . W . ; Br . Samuel , J . W . ;
Br . Murray , S . D . ; Br . Bonporath , J . D . ; and Br , Matta , I . G . At the banquet table , a very handsome jewel was presented to P . M ., Br . Ritterbandt , for the ability with which he discharged the duties of his year of office . The health of the visitors was acknowledged by Brs . Dawson and Yoell , of the Adelphi Lodge ( No . 23 , New York Register ) . There were also present Brs . Mather , Martin , Shabos , Gurton , and Ward . MOIRA LODGE ( No . 109 ) . —This old and celebrated Lodge marks with a white stone its entertainment of the 26 th , for not only was there a large and influential body
of the brethren and visitors present , but after the close of Masonic business the Lodge was honoured on this occasion by the attendance of a great many ladies . The Lodge was opened in the usual form by Br . C . Hogg , who assisted by Br . R . G . Ledger , S . W ., and Br . J . W . Mellish , I . W . After the usual ceremonies , Mr . Sargood and the Rev . R . Roberts were initiated most efficiently . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet ; and here we beheld the most effective coup d'oeil we ever witnessed . In the centre of the tables , and running down their whole length were
innumerable silver gilt vases filled with the choicest flowers . Groups of wax lights dotted about , giving a beautiful effect . In front of the W . M . was a large lookingglass plateau , illustrated with groups of growing Aowers , and surrounded by gilt winged figures supporting branches for lights ; but , beyond all , the rows of fair ladies was by far the most attractive sight . Such an assemblage of beauty and fashion ever to be remembered by the brethren of the Lodge . Among the Brs . we observed , Br . Hogg , W . M ., Br . White , G . S ., Br . Potter ,
P . G . I . W ., Br . Ledger , Br . Mellish , John Mott Thearle , G . W . Bell , R . C . Bell , F . Slight , Straight , Palmer , Austin , Aspall , Lewis , Law , Webster , Smith , 0 . Law , Sargood , Roberts , and a number of other distinguished brethren . The dinner was of the most recherche description , every delicacy in and out of season ; and the whole arrangement of the banquet reflects the highest credit upon Br . Bathe , who on this occasion had devoted the whole of the London Tavern to the accommodation of the brethren of the Moira and then- friends . Apropos of the
the dinner , and in parenthesis ( we would remark upon the absurdity of having the bills of fare in French , —many of the visitors do not understand it , and not one of the waiters . We had the hardihood to request a waiter to bring us a plate of the " Compote de Pigeon a la Financier , " the request evidently much disturbed his mind ; but with that ability in meeting exigencies so peculiar to waiters , he departed and returned with lamb chops and cucumber , evidently not the dish with the long name we so desired to have ) . The usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . with his usual eloquence . Those requiring it were responded toby Brs . White , G . S ., Potter , Sargood , Roberts , Smith , & c .
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Masonic Intelligence.
LODGE OF REGULARITY ( NO . 108 ) . —The brethren of this excellent and highly respectable Lodge , celebrated the centenary of their Charter , on the 31 st May , by a very elegant dinner , at the Brunswick Hotel , Blackwall , the W . M ., Br . Lewis Solomon , presiding . A variety of toasts having been drunk , Br . Wm . Johnson , P . M ., rose to propose , "Prosperity and perpetuity to the Lodge of Regularity . " It gave him sincere pleasure to be able to propose that toast , as the records of the Lodge showed how prosperous it had been during the 100 years it had been in
existence , and how steadily it had supported the Charter , there being scarcely an instance , it any , of any festival taking place for a Masonic charity to which that Lodge did not ' send a Steward . It was most gratifying to see the offices so well filled with rising and enthusiastic Masons as they now were , and whilst they continued to be so filled , there was no fear but the Lodge must contininue to prosper . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . The evenings entertainment was enlivened hy the vocal exertions of the W . M ., Br Albertz , Br . Crew , Br . George
Genge , and other brethren , and the excellent performances on the piano of Br . Charles Solomon , who also favoured the company with several songs a la Parry . POLISH NATIONAL ( NO . 778 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this Lodge was held , on the 14 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when Br . Looinger was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , and Mr . W . Murray initiated into the Order . Br . Lemanski , P . M ., on the same occasion , installed Br . Detkins as W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed Br . Johnson , S . W . ; Br . Samuel , J . W . ;
Br . Murray , S . D . ; Br . Bonporath , J . D . ; and Br , Matta , I . G . At the banquet table , a very handsome jewel was presented to P . M ., Br . Ritterbandt , for the ability with which he discharged the duties of his year of office . The health of the visitors was acknowledged by Brs . Dawson and Yoell , of the Adelphi Lodge ( No . 23 , New York Register ) . There were also present Brs . Mather , Martin , Shabos , Gurton , and Ward . MOIRA LODGE ( No . 109 ) . —This old and celebrated Lodge marks with a white stone its entertainment of the 26 th , for not only was there a large and influential body
of the brethren and visitors present , but after the close of Masonic business the Lodge was honoured on this occasion by the attendance of a great many ladies . The Lodge was opened in the usual form by Br . C . Hogg , who assisted by Br . R . G . Ledger , S . W ., and Br . J . W . Mellish , I . W . After the usual ceremonies , Mr . Sargood and the Rev . R . Roberts were initiated most efficiently . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet ; and here we beheld the most effective coup d'oeil we ever witnessed . In the centre of the tables , and running down their whole length were
innumerable silver gilt vases filled with the choicest flowers . Groups of wax lights dotted about , giving a beautiful effect . In front of the W . M . was a large lookingglass plateau , illustrated with groups of growing Aowers , and surrounded by gilt winged figures supporting branches for lights ; but , beyond all , the rows of fair ladies was by far the most attractive sight . Such an assemblage of beauty and fashion ever to be remembered by the brethren of the Lodge . Among the Brs . we observed , Br . Hogg , W . M ., Br . White , G . S ., Br . Potter ,
P . G . I . W ., Br . Ledger , Br . Mellish , John Mott Thearle , G . W . Bell , R . C . Bell , F . Slight , Straight , Palmer , Austin , Aspall , Lewis , Law , Webster , Smith , 0 . Law , Sargood , Roberts , and a number of other distinguished brethren . The dinner was of the most recherche description , every delicacy in and out of season ; and the whole arrangement of the banquet reflects the highest credit upon Br . Bathe , who on this occasion had devoted the whole of the London Tavern to the accommodation of the brethren of the Moira and then- friends . Apropos of the
the dinner , and in parenthesis ( we would remark upon the absurdity of having the bills of fare in French , —many of the visitors do not understand it , and not one of the waiters . We had the hardihood to request a waiter to bring us a plate of the " Compote de Pigeon a la Financier , " the request evidently much disturbed his mind ; but with that ability in meeting exigencies so peculiar to waiters , he departed and returned with lamb chops and cucumber , evidently not the dish with the long name we so desired to have ) . The usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . with his usual eloquence . Those requiring it were responded toby Brs . White , G . S ., Potter , Sargood , Roberts , Smith , & c .