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The Masonic Milutok.
didates . ( Hear , hear , ) Those were large numbers when compared with former years ; but what w as the condition ofthe -large number of unsuccessful candidates ? He felt sure that the Brethren would feel that this state of things should not be allowed todast any longer / for Brethren should remember that those for whom he was pleading had , like themselves , onee been in good circumstances . He had much pleasure in informing the Brethren , that the next festival in aid of the funds
of the institution would be held at the Freemasons' Hall , next year and that the Most Worshipful Grand Master had been pleased to fix the 26 th January for the occasion . He ( Bro . Aid-rich ) - hoped that the members of the St . John ' s Lodge , 196 , would be present and support their W . M . Bro . Cornick , who , with his usual liberality and kind disposition , had cheerfully come forward to represent the Lodge as its steward at the festival . ( Hear , hear . ) For himself , he ( Bro . Aldrich ) believed
he should represent a country Lodge , when both would use their utmost exertions in common to extend the usefulness of this most excellent charity ; lie trusted the Brethren would support those exertions by their subscriptions , as well as by their presence at the festival . ( Hear , hear . ) In conclusion , he would remind Brethren , that a donation of 51 , constituted the donor a Life Governoly and entitled to two votes at all elections ; a subscription of 5 s . to one vote ; and an additional vote for every 5 s .
Old Concoed Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —This numerous and influential Lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at the Freemasons' Tavern , the W . M ., Bro . Jack sou , presiding . Lodge being duly opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed ; upon which a ballot was taken for the admittance of Mr .: William Elliot , who had been properly proposed as a Candidate for the honours of Freemasonry ; the ballot being declared unanimous in his favour , he Was introduced , and received the first portion of the ritual attached to this most
excellent Order . Bros . Hoadley and Joseph Wild were afterwards introduced , and entrusted with the superior degree of Master Mason . This portion of the business ended , it was proposed by Bro . Maney , S . W ., that , in consideration of eighteen years' service of Bro . Emmens , as Secretary , Past Master , & c , & c , some testimonial should be presented to that Brother , of sufficient importance to show the estimation in which he is held by the members of the Craft generally , and of the members of the Old Concord in particular . It was observed by Bro . Maney
and the Worshipful Master , who seconded the proposition , that Bro . Emmens ' s services may have been " a labour of love / ' but still the labour of love occasioned a neglect of other matters important to him ; therefore it behoved the Brethren to show that they appreciated the exertions and attentions of a Brother who merely filled an honorary office in the Lodge , and was always first in the throng . The proposition was enthusiastically received , and a committee of seven appointed
to carry out the same . It was afterwards announced that a meeting would be held prior to next Lodge , for ' the purpose of carrying out the usual ball of the Old Concord Lodge , from which so much good had resulted both in a pleasurable and charitable point of view . It Avas also announced with great satisfaction , that Bro . Geoige Gurton , P . M ., had offered to act as steward at the next anniversary of the Annuity Fund .
Lodge of Joppa ( No . 223 ) . —This Lodge , one of the most numerous m tho Order , met on Monday , Nov . 1 st , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , Bro . Joel Phillips , W . M ., in the qhair . Several candidates were passed and raised in due form . The Brethren- ( amongst whom were several visitors ) enjoyed themselves in social converse for an hour or two , and separated in perfect hannony . Lion and Lamb Lodoe ( No . 227 ) . — Jubilee Testimonial to Bro . Thomas Sotheran .- —The interesting event of the presentation of this jubilee testimonial
caused a good attendance of Brethren at the meeting held at the Jhidgo House Hotel , Southwark , on Thursday , November 4 th . Bro . Richnrd Tappolet , W . M ., presided , and initiated into Masonry Mr . Edward Lacy . He also raised Bro . Henry Sotheran to the third , degree . Another gentleman , was proposed -and balloted for , but was not present . Bro . Joseph Braithwaite , of No . 1025 , was admitted a joining member , and two other pjentleinen proposed for initiation at a future meeting . All other business being disposed of , the W . M . rose and said , a
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The Masonic Milutok.
didates . ( Hear , hear , ) Those were large numbers when compared with former years ; but what w as the condition ofthe -large number of unsuccessful candidates ? He felt sure that the Brethren would feel that this state of things should not be allowed todast any longer / for Brethren should remember that those for whom he was pleading had , like themselves , onee been in good circumstances . He had much pleasure in informing the Brethren , that the next festival in aid of the funds
of the institution would be held at the Freemasons' Hall , next year and that the Most Worshipful Grand Master had been pleased to fix the 26 th January for the occasion . He ( Bro . Aid-rich ) - hoped that the members of the St . John ' s Lodge , 196 , would be present and support their W . M . Bro . Cornick , who , with his usual liberality and kind disposition , had cheerfully come forward to represent the Lodge as its steward at the festival . ( Hear , hear . ) For himself , he ( Bro . Aldrich ) believed
he should represent a country Lodge , when both would use their utmost exertions in common to extend the usefulness of this most excellent charity ; lie trusted the Brethren would support those exertions by their subscriptions , as well as by their presence at the festival . ( Hear , hear . ) In conclusion , he would remind Brethren , that a donation of 51 , constituted the donor a Life Governoly and entitled to two votes at all elections ; a subscription of 5 s . to one vote ; and an additional vote for every 5 s .
Old Concoed Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —This numerous and influential Lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at the Freemasons' Tavern , the W . M ., Bro . Jack sou , presiding . Lodge being duly opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed ; upon which a ballot was taken for the admittance of Mr .: William Elliot , who had been properly proposed as a Candidate for the honours of Freemasonry ; the ballot being declared unanimous in his favour , he Was introduced , and received the first portion of the ritual attached to this most
excellent Order . Bros . Hoadley and Joseph Wild were afterwards introduced , and entrusted with the superior degree of Master Mason . This portion of the business ended , it was proposed by Bro . Maney , S . W ., that , in consideration of eighteen years' service of Bro . Emmens , as Secretary , Past Master , & c , & c , some testimonial should be presented to that Brother , of sufficient importance to show the estimation in which he is held by the members of the Craft generally , and of the members of the Old Concord in particular . It was observed by Bro . Maney
and the Worshipful Master , who seconded the proposition , that Bro . Emmens ' s services may have been " a labour of love / ' but still the labour of love occasioned a neglect of other matters important to him ; therefore it behoved the Brethren to show that they appreciated the exertions and attentions of a Brother who merely filled an honorary office in the Lodge , and was always first in the throng . The proposition was enthusiastically received , and a committee of seven appointed
to carry out the same . It was afterwards announced that a meeting would be held prior to next Lodge , for ' the purpose of carrying out the usual ball of the Old Concord Lodge , from which so much good had resulted both in a pleasurable and charitable point of view . It Avas also announced with great satisfaction , that Bro . Geoige Gurton , P . M ., had offered to act as steward at the next anniversary of the Annuity Fund .
Lodge of Joppa ( No . 223 ) . —This Lodge , one of the most numerous m tho Order , met on Monday , Nov . 1 st , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , Bro . Joel Phillips , W . M ., in the qhair . Several candidates were passed and raised in due form . The Brethren- ( amongst whom were several visitors ) enjoyed themselves in social converse for an hour or two , and separated in perfect hannony . Lion and Lamb Lodoe ( No . 227 ) . — Jubilee Testimonial to Bro . Thomas Sotheran .- —The interesting event of the presentation of this jubilee testimonial
caused a good attendance of Brethren at the meeting held at the Jhidgo House Hotel , Southwark , on Thursday , November 4 th . Bro . Richnrd Tappolet , W . M ., presided , and initiated into Masonry Mr . Edward Lacy . He also raised Bro . Henry Sotheran to the third , degree . Another gentleman , was proposed -and balloted for , but was not present . Bro . Joseph Braithwaite , of No . 1025 , was admitted a joining member , and two other pjentleinen proposed for initiation at a future meeting . All other business being disposed of , the W . M . rose and said , a