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of good done wMch could not be too well known , without the necessity of trenching upon secrets which were their safeguards . Much credit was due to the editor of the Freemasons' Magazine , for the way in which he manfully and successfully battled to obtain the sanction of the Grand Master for the publication ( with due regard to the Masonic obligations ) of Masonic proceedings . It had been remarked that the press should avoid noticing any errors which members of the Cratt might
commit ^ but merely refer to the good done . He ( Bro . Taylor ) begged to differ with that doctrine , urging that their best friends were those who told them of their faults . If Brethren forgot what was due to themselves and the Order to which they belonged , a gentle admonition might have a redeeming effect ; for it might with
truth be said , that the surgeon ' s best intentions were not always effected without first giving pain . He ( Bro * Taylor ) would conclude , again thanking the Brethren on behalf of himself and Brother visitor . The members soon afterwards dispersed , much pleased with their meeting . It would be injustice to close this notice without a word of praise for the excellence of the banquet ; it reflected great credit upon the worthy proprietor , Bro . Haynes .
Boyal Jubilee Lodge ( No . 85 ) . —^ The members of this Lodge assembled at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday , 7 th inst ., when a Brother was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Sargent , the chair was occupied by Bro . G . Haward , P . M ., who went through the beautiful ceremony in a manner to elicit the encomiums of the visiting Brethren . The election for W . M . for the year 1858 then followed ,, the choice falling on Bro . Lawson , S . W ., who expressed his thanks , and gave the assurance that nothing should
be wanting on his part to prove his appreciation of the honour conferred upon him . Bro . Bhodes , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . An adjournment then took place to supper , which was provided in a style wdiich satisfied the requirements of all . Several excellent songs were volunteered by the members and their guests , Bro . Ha ward ' s vocal abilities being acknowledged and appreciated as they deserved . The visitors were Bros . H . Garrod , W . M . No . 206 ; F . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 ; Lazarus , P . M . No . 225 ; Branden , No . 63 ( Scotland ); and Proud , No . 91 ; the two latter of whom were proposed as joining members .
Eastern Star Lodge ( No . 112 ) . — -We are gratified to find our Brethren in this far east Lodge prospering . At the regular meeting on Wednesday , the 9 th of December , at Wade ' s Hotel , Poplar , there was a good attendance of Brethren to support the W . M . Bro . Gr . F . Grimes . Mr . William J . Curry was initiated into the Order , Bro . Green passed to the 2 nd Degree , and Bro . Grey raised
to the 3 rd Degree . Bro . Potts , P . M ., then presented Bro . Edward Unwin Gardner , the immediate P . M ., to receive at the hands of the W . M . a Jewel which had at a previous meeting been unanimously voted by the members as an acknowdedgment of their high satisfaction at the demeanour and excellent service of Bro . Gardner duriner the vear lie had presided over them . The W W . M M . in nreof Bro . Gardner during the year lie had presided over them . The .. in
presenting the Jewel , said , no duty he had ever to discharge in Masonry had given him so much Heartfelt pleasure as that of now , in the name and in the presence of the assembled Brethren , bestowing honour where it was so justly due . Bro . Gardner , in responding , said he could not find words to convey all he felt for the kindness of those around him . He trusted that the feeling of brotherly love so
generously manifested towards himself , would stimulate all the younger members by a diligent attention to their duties to a like reward . Bro . Gardner then proposed a gentleman for initiation at the next Lodge . All business ended , the Brethren adjourned to banquet , and after doing ample justice to Bro . Hall's wellspread board , they separated at ten o ' clock . Bros . T . E . Davis , E . W . Davis , Prancis , How , and Pugh , were visitors .
Temple Lodge ( No . 118 ) . — The Brethren of this Lodge met on Tuesday , 1 st December , Bro . Scott , the W . M ., presiding . After passing Bros . Pulfer and White , the election of the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year took place . Bro . Plastelow , theS . W ., was unanimously elected to the first-mentioned office ; and Bro . John Keast was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . A very lengthened discussion took place upon the necessity of amending the existing By-laws , and ,
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Metropolitan.
of good done wMch could not be too well known , without the necessity of trenching upon secrets which were their safeguards . Much credit was due to the editor of the Freemasons' Magazine , for the way in which he manfully and successfully battled to obtain the sanction of the Grand Master for the publication ( with due regard to the Masonic obligations ) of Masonic proceedings . It had been remarked that the press should avoid noticing any errors which members of the Cratt might
commit ^ but merely refer to the good done . He ( Bro . Taylor ) begged to differ with that doctrine , urging that their best friends were those who told them of their faults . If Brethren forgot what was due to themselves and the Order to which they belonged , a gentle admonition might have a redeeming effect ; for it might with
truth be said , that the surgeon ' s best intentions were not always effected without first giving pain . He ( Bro * Taylor ) would conclude , again thanking the Brethren on behalf of himself and Brother visitor . The members soon afterwards dispersed , much pleased with their meeting . It would be injustice to close this notice without a word of praise for the excellence of the banquet ; it reflected great credit upon the worthy proprietor , Bro . Haynes .
Boyal Jubilee Lodge ( No . 85 ) . —^ The members of this Lodge assembled at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday , 7 th inst ., when a Brother was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Sargent , the chair was occupied by Bro . G . Haward , P . M ., who went through the beautiful ceremony in a manner to elicit the encomiums of the visiting Brethren . The election for W . M . for the year 1858 then followed ,, the choice falling on Bro . Lawson , S . W ., who expressed his thanks , and gave the assurance that nothing should
be wanting on his part to prove his appreciation of the honour conferred upon him . Bro . Bhodes , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . An adjournment then took place to supper , which was provided in a style wdiich satisfied the requirements of all . Several excellent songs were volunteered by the members and their guests , Bro . Ha ward ' s vocal abilities being acknowledged and appreciated as they deserved . The visitors were Bros . H . Garrod , W . M . No . 206 ; F . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 ; Lazarus , P . M . No . 225 ; Branden , No . 63 ( Scotland ); and Proud , No . 91 ; the two latter of whom were proposed as joining members .
Eastern Star Lodge ( No . 112 ) . — -We are gratified to find our Brethren in this far east Lodge prospering . At the regular meeting on Wednesday , the 9 th of December , at Wade ' s Hotel , Poplar , there was a good attendance of Brethren to support the W . M . Bro . Gr . F . Grimes . Mr . William J . Curry was initiated into the Order , Bro . Green passed to the 2 nd Degree , and Bro . Grey raised
to the 3 rd Degree . Bro . Potts , P . M ., then presented Bro . Edward Unwin Gardner , the immediate P . M ., to receive at the hands of the W . M . a Jewel which had at a previous meeting been unanimously voted by the members as an acknowdedgment of their high satisfaction at the demeanour and excellent service of Bro . Gardner duriner the vear lie had presided over them . The W W . M M . in nreof Bro . Gardner during the year lie had presided over them . The .. in
presenting the Jewel , said , no duty he had ever to discharge in Masonry had given him so much Heartfelt pleasure as that of now , in the name and in the presence of the assembled Brethren , bestowing honour where it was so justly due . Bro . Gardner , in responding , said he could not find words to convey all he felt for the kindness of those around him . He trusted that the feeling of brotherly love so
generously manifested towards himself , would stimulate all the younger members by a diligent attention to their duties to a like reward . Bro . Gardner then proposed a gentleman for initiation at the next Lodge . All business ended , the Brethren adjourned to banquet , and after doing ample justice to Bro . Hall's wellspread board , they separated at ten o ' clock . Bros . T . E . Davis , E . W . Davis , Prancis , How , and Pugh , were visitors .
Temple Lodge ( No . 118 ) . — The Brethren of this Lodge met on Tuesday , 1 st December , Bro . Scott , the W . M ., presiding . After passing Bros . Pulfer and White , the election of the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year took place . Bro . Plastelow , theS . W ., was unanimously elected to the first-mentioned office ; and Bro . John Keast was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . A very lengthened discussion took place upon the necessity of amending the existing By-laws , and ,