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J . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Lea , the respected J . W ., having declined to serve , at present , in consequence of ill-health . Bro . J . W . Adams was re-elected Treasurer . The Brethren then adjourned , and spent a very pleasant evening . The Old Concoed Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —A large meeting of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , November 3 rd , at the Freemasons' Tavern . Bro . Jeffries , W . M . presided with his wonted ability , and passed to the 2 nd Degree the Rev .
Bro . Hales . Several propositions were made for the good of Freemasonry in general , among which , three candidates for initiation at the next meeting were included , as also Brothers to join . Bro . Emmens , P . M . and Sec , addressed the chair , and informed the W . M . of a circumstance highly complimentary to the Lodge , the presentation , by Bro . Jabez Hogg , of an elegant set of Tracing-boards , beautifully designed and executed by Bro . Harris , P . M . Nos . 9 and 211 , and tastefully mounted and framed by Bro . Beckett , the Tyler . The present was
gracefully acknowledged , and a vote of thanks to Bro . Hogg , proposed by Bro . Kennedy , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Jackson , S . W ., was ordered to be entered upon the minutes . Lodge then being closed in due form , the Brethren sat down to an excellent repast , which was followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , among which we may mention " The "Visitors" ( Bros . Help and Harris ) , who returned thanks ; the latter alluding very touchingly to the fact of the G . A . O . T . U . having deprived him of the light of day , though not of the light of Freemasonry . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Chaplain , the Bev .
Bro . Laughlin , " who , in returning thanks , most eloquently adverted to the beauties of Freemasonry , drawing the attention of the Brethren to the excellent moral it conveyed . He considered that religion and Masonry were one and the same thing ; it inculcated duties both to the Great Architect and to man . Masonry , in all its phases , was the essence of life , and the recreant to Masonry was devoid of all moral worth—an unfit associate for man . The worthy Chaplain having concluded , the Brethren adjourned nntil the first Tuesday in the ensuing month . The musical exertions of Bros . Taylor , Bennett , E . Hart , and Miss Ada Taylor , were highly appreciated .
Phoenix ( No . 202 ) . —The first meeting of this distinguished Lodge , for the present season , took place on the 14 th October , at the Freemasons' Tavern , when the W . M . Bro . Thos . Barton , in a most efficient manner , initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of the Order . After which Bro . Gilbert Blair Marshall was raised to tlie Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . In the evening about fiveand-twenty of the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous dinner , served in Messrs .
Elkington and Co . ' s best style . Considerable zest was given to the enjoyment of the good things of this world , by the after-dinner music ( vocal and instrumental ) , for which this Lodge is so distinguished in the Craft , as well as for its excellent working . Among the Brethren who contributed to the harmony of the evening were : —Bros . Hamilton Braham and Beuler ( visitors ) ; and George Genge , Lawler , Smythson , and George Ford ( members of the Lodge ) .
Domatic Lodge ( No . 206 ) . —There was a good muster of the Brethren at the usual Lodge meeting , at the Freemasons' Hall , Fetter-lane , on Monday , 9 th November , and a large quantity of business had to be got through . The W . M . Garrod was in his place , supported by all his Officers , and there were several visitors present during the working . There was one passing and two raisings , and then Messrs . Healey , Wilson , and F . Weston were initiated . After reading the bydaws , the Brethren proceeded to the election of a W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing vear . and Bros . Brett , S . W ., and Smith , G . Purs ., were respectively
and unanimously elected , Bro . Smith having filled the office for several years past , with entire satisfaction to the Lodge . The elections having been concluded , it was unanimously resolved , upon the motion of Bros . Marshall and Adams , P . Ma ., "That a Jewel , of the value of fi \ e guineas , be presented to Bro . Garrod , for the urbanity and efficiency with which he had discharged the duties of W . M ., "which mark of respect he acknowledged in a brief but appropriate speech . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren retired to the banquet , pre-YOL . 111 . C 0
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J . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Lea , the respected J . W ., having declined to serve , at present , in consequence of ill-health . Bro . J . W . Adams was re-elected Treasurer . The Brethren then adjourned , and spent a very pleasant evening . The Old Concoed Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —A large meeting of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , November 3 rd , at the Freemasons' Tavern . Bro . Jeffries , W . M . presided with his wonted ability , and passed to the 2 nd Degree the Rev .
Bro . Hales . Several propositions were made for the good of Freemasonry in general , among which , three candidates for initiation at the next meeting were included , as also Brothers to join . Bro . Emmens , P . M . and Sec , addressed the chair , and informed the W . M . of a circumstance highly complimentary to the Lodge , the presentation , by Bro . Jabez Hogg , of an elegant set of Tracing-boards , beautifully designed and executed by Bro . Harris , P . M . Nos . 9 and 211 , and tastefully mounted and framed by Bro . Beckett , the Tyler . The present was
gracefully acknowledged , and a vote of thanks to Bro . Hogg , proposed by Bro . Kennedy , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Jackson , S . W ., was ordered to be entered upon the minutes . Lodge then being closed in due form , the Brethren sat down to an excellent repast , which was followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , among which we may mention " The "Visitors" ( Bros . Help and Harris ) , who returned thanks ; the latter alluding very touchingly to the fact of the G . A . O . T . U . having deprived him of the light of day , though not of the light of Freemasonry . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of the Chaplain , the Bev .
Bro . Laughlin , " who , in returning thanks , most eloquently adverted to the beauties of Freemasonry , drawing the attention of the Brethren to the excellent moral it conveyed . He considered that religion and Masonry were one and the same thing ; it inculcated duties both to the Great Architect and to man . Masonry , in all its phases , was the essence of life , and the recreant to Masonry was devoid of all moral worth—an unfit associate for man . The worthy Chaplain having concluded , the Brethren adjourned nntil the first Tuesday in the ensuing month . The musical exertions of Bros . Taylor , Bennett , E . Hart , and Miss Ada Taylor , were highly appreciated .
Phoenix ( No . 202 ) . —The first meeting of this distinguished Lodge , for the present season , took place on the 14 th October , at the Freemasons' Tavern , when the W . M . Bro . Thos . Barton , in a most efficient manner , initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of the Order . After which Bro . Gilbert Blair Marshall was raised to tlie Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . In the evening about fiveand-twenty of the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous dinner , served in Messrs .
Elkington and Co . ' s best style . Considerable zest was given to the enjoyment of the good things of this world , by the after-dinner music ( vocal and instrumental ) , for which this Lodge is so distinguished in the Craft , as well as for its excellent working . Among the Brethren who contributed to the harmony of the evening were : —Bros . Hamilton Braham and Beuler ( visitors ) ; and George Genge , Lawler , Smythson , and George Ford ( members of the Lodge ) .
Domatic Lodge ( No . 206 ) . —There was a good muster of the Brethren at the usual Lodge meeting , at the Freemasons' Hall , Fetter-lane , on Monday , 9 th November , and a large quantity of business had to be got through . The W . M . Garrod was in his place , supported by all his Officers , and there were several visitors present during the working . There was one passing and two raisings , and then Messrs . Healey , Wilson , and F . Weston were initiated . After reading the bydaws , the Brethren proceeded to the election of a W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing vear . and Bros . Brett , S . W ., and Smith , G . Purs ., were respectively
and unanimously elected , Bro . Smith having filled the office for several years past , with entire satisfaction to the Lodge . The elections having been concluded , it was unanimously resolved , upon the motion of Bros . Marshall and Adams , P . Ma ., "That a Jewel , of the value of fi \ e guineas , be presented to Bro . Garrod , for the urbanity and efficiency with which he had discharged the duties of W . M ., "which mark of respect he acknowledged in a brief but appropriate speech . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren retired to the banquet , pre-YOL . 111 . C 0