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had the opportunity of thanking the W . M . for his appointing me to an other office , in addition to that of chaplain . I was not aware that two offices could be held at the same time in one Lodge . Still , if it is admissiblei 1 shall be hut too happy to discharge the duties to the best of my ability . I cannot conclude without offering a , word or two upon the subject of Freemasonry—the good feeling which it engenders ; that although we may be seated next a brother with
whose name we may be unacquainted , still as Masonic Brethren , we warm towards each other , showing the essence of Freemasonry- —unity , concord , and brotherly love . The initiates must have observed , on their admittance to the Order this night , that there was a great moral truth in Masonry , and , to a feeling mind , must engender a greater love towards all mankind than felt heretofore . Our benevolence is not confined to a small circle ; for if , by the inscrutable will of the Great Architect , a Brother is snatched from us , the widow is never forsaken ,
nor the orphans compelled to beg their bread . Brethren , I am happy to find that we have invested one hundred pounds for our benevolent fund . [ This remark was the more affecting from the fact of a Brother having died since th e previous meeting , his widow having been relieved by the Lodge , and his child being a candidate for the school . ] It is a good beginning , and I trust may go on increasing from year to year , without one of us requiring to be a recipient . There is one observation respecting Lodge matters , I should wish to place before
the W . M . ; that Brethren should obtain the assistance of a learned brother , or attend Lodges of Instruction , to learn the necessary duties , and the answers required in progressing from one Degree to another ; for , to visitors , it cannot appear that we are too careful in our Lodge business , when continual prompting is required . Brethren , I thank you / ' Several other toasts were given and responded to , among which were " The Visitors , " Bros . S . ' E . Davis , Went worth
Davis , B . Ms . No . 812 , and Pringle , No . 211 > acknowledged by Bro . T . Davis . The W . M . returned thanks , in a neat speech , for his health being drunk . Bro . Nicholson returned thanks for the Past Masters , and Bro . Jackson , S . W ., for the officers . A most delightful evening was passed , and thanks were due to Bros . Walters and Swainson , the stewards , for their attention , not forgetting the excelent treasurer , Bro . Kennedy , for the careful outlay of the funds .
Phxenix Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —A very numerous meeting of the members of . this flourishing Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Saturday , March 14 , when two Brothers were ably raised to the 3 rd Degree by Bro . Burton , W . M . and his officers . At the close of the Masonic business , the Brethren adjourned to dinner , after which a truly musical evening was passed , there being present Bros . Hamilton Braham , Donald King , Genge , Lawler , Wyndham Winn , Fielding , J . L . Toole , and C . Sloman . The five part glees and madrigals were beautifully performed , and it is rare indeed so much musical talent is concentrated at the festive board of a single Lodge .
Domatio Lodge ( No . 206 ) . —There was a large assemblage of the members on Monday evening , March 8 th , at Bro . Ireland ' s , Fetter Lane , Bro . Garrod , the W . M ., initiated a candidate , and passed one Brother , and raised another , after which Bro . W . Carpenter , P . M ., moved a resolution , expressive of the opinion of a committee appointed at the previous Lodge meeting , to inquire into an initiated
Brother ' s character , which resolution respectfully but strongly urged upon the W . M . not to confer upon the . Brother referred to the 2 nd Degree , inasmuch as the imputations to which he had subjected himself since his initiation were of a very grave description , and such as the Brethren could not undertake to defend him against . The resolution was seconded by Bro . Marshall , P . M ., and unanimously adopted . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren retired to refreshment .
Manchester Lodge ( No . 209 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on Thursday , the 19 th March , Bro . M . Levinson , W . M ., presiding . The business consisted in initiating Mr . P . Waliis , several passings , and a raising . The visitors present were Bros . Laffitte Bordeaux ; P . Ms . Con oilman , No . 105 : Morby , No . 169 ; Harrison , No . 202 ; Andrews , No . 752 ; Garrett ,
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had the opportunity of thanking the W . M . for his appointing me to an other office , in addition to that of chaplain . I was not aware that two offices could be held at the same time in one Lodge . Still , if it is admissiblei 1 shall be hut too happy to discharge the duties to the best of my ability . I cannot conclude without offering a , word or two upon the subject of Freemasonry—the good feeling which it engenders ; that although we may be seated next a brother with
whose name we may be unacquainted , still as Masonic Brethren , we warm towards each other , showing the essence of Freemasonry- —unity , concord , and brotherly love . The initiates must have observed , on their admittance to the Order this night , that there was a great moral truth in Masonry , and , to a feeling mind , must engender a greater love towards all mankind than felt heretofore . Our benevolence is not confined to a small circle ; for if , by the inscrutable will of the Great Architect , a Brother is snatched from us , the widow is never forsaken ,
nor the orphans compelled to beg their bread . Brethren , I am happy to find that we have invested one hundred pounds for our benevolent fund . [ This remark was the more affecting from the fact of a Brother having died since th e previous meeting , his widow having been relieved by the Lodge , and his child being a candidate for the school . ] It is a good beginning , and I trust may go on increasing from year to year , without one of us requiring to be a recipient . There is one observation respecting Lodge matters , I should wish to place before
the W . M . ; that Brethren should obtain the assistance of a learned brother , or attend Lodges of Instruction , to learn the necessary duties , and the answers required in progressing from one Degree to another ; for , to visitors , it cannot appear that we are too careful in our Lodge business , when continual prompting is required . Brethren , I thank you / ' Several other toasts were given and responded to , among which were " The Visitors , " Bros . S . ' E . Davis , Went worth
Davis , B . Ms . No . 812 , and Pringle , No . 211 > acknowledged by Bro . T . Davis . The W . M . returned thanks , in a neat speech , for his health being drunk . Bro . Nicholson returned thanks for the Past Masters , and Bro . Jackson , S . W ., for the officers . A most delightful evening was passed , and thanks were due to Bros . Walters and Swainson , the stewards , for their attention , not forgetting the excelent treasurer , Bro . Kennedy , for the careful outlay of the funds .
Phxenix Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —A very numerous meeting of the members of . this flourishing Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Saturday , March 14 , when two Brothers were ably raised to the 3 rd Degree by Bro . Burton , W . M . and his officers . At the close of the Masonic business , the Brethren adjourned to dinner , after which a truly musical evening was passed , there being present Bros . Hamilton Braham , Donald King , Genge , Lawler , Wyndham Winn , Fielding , J . L . Toole , and C . Sloman . The five part glees and madrigals were beautifully performed , and it is rare indeed so much musical talent is concentrated at the festive board of a single Lodge .
Domatio Lodge ( No . 206 ) . —There was a large assemblage of the members on Monday evening , March 8 th , at Bro . Ireland ' s , Fetter Lane , Bro . Garrod , the W . M ., initiated a candidate , and passed one Brother , and raised another , after which Bro . W . Carpenter , P . M ., moved a resolution , expressive of the opinion of a committee appointed at the previous Lodge meeting , to inquire into an initiated
Brother ' s character , which resolution respectfully but strongly urged upon the W . M . not to confer upon the . Brother referred to the 2 nd Degree , inasmuch as the imputations to which he had subjected himself since his initiation were of a very grave description , and such as the Brethren could not undertake to defend him against . The resolution was seconded by Bro . Marshall , P . M ., and unanimously adopted . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren retired to refreshment .
Manchester Lodge ( No . 209 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on Thursday , the 19 th March , Bro . M . Levinson , W . M ., presiding . The business consisted in initiating Mr . P . Waliis , several passings , and a raising . The visitors present were Bros . Laffitte Bordeaux ; P . Ms . Con oilman , No . 105 : Morby , No . 169 ; Harrison , No . 202 ; Andrews , No . 752 ; Garrett ,