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The Masonic Mirror.
See . ; . Farmer , Robinson , . Bennett , Clements , Dyto , and Le Cfassick . Bros . AVatson , Apted , and Newton were indefatigable in their attention to the visiting brethren , among whom wo recognized , Bros . Farnfield , A . G . S . ; Hewlett , AV . M ., Grand Stewards' Lodgo ; States and AVyatt , P . Ms ., No . 166 ; Cater , No . 25 ; Street , P . M ., No . 25 ; Bromley , A \ . M ., No . 2 / 6 ; Durrant , AV . Jf . No . 752 ; Busher , P . M . No . 209 ; Avery , S . AV ., No . 902 ; Mason , No . C 7 S ; Thompson , No . 211 ; Moore , No . 206 ; Alrond , No . 218 ; Clarke , No . 745 . The usual
loyal toasts having been responded to—Bro . Hewlett returning thanks for the visitors , and congratulating tho Lodge upon its prosperitythe AV . JI . said he had now a most pleasing duty to perform , that of presenting to Bro . Farmer , the immediate P . M ., a P . Master ' s jewel , in testimony of the high regard in which he was held by the Lodge over ivhich be had so ably presided . Bro . Farmer was a child of that Lodge , but being a most zealous and talented Alason , he soon saw that in a Lodge so large as the Robert Burns that it ivould be a long time before
he could reach the chair . He had therefore taken honours elsewhere , but he had not forgotten his mother Lodge ; but having patiently passed through every office , had at length reached the highest object of his ambition—that * of being a P . M . of his mother Lodge . He had well earned the jeivel , and he was sure Bro . Farmer would reflect quite as much honour upon the jewel as it reflected upon him . Bro . Farmer gracefully returned thanks , and assured the brethren that it should ever be his care to do his utmost to promote the interests of the Robert
Burns Lodge . The health of the AA . AI . and other toasts having been cordially responded to , the AA . M . gave the " Alasonic Charities , " coupled with the names of Bro . Farnfield , Secretary to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Masons and their AA icloAvs , and Bro . Smith , Avho has undertaken to represent the Lodge at the approaching festival . Bro , Farnfield replied , and called the attention of the brethren to the various charities of the Order , all of which were excellent ; and as there were about fifteen distressed brethren , and fully as many widows ,
seeking the benefits of the institution which he had the honour to represent , he trusted they would rally round Bro . Smith , the steward from the Lodge , at the approaching festival , in order that as many as . possible might be received on the funds of the institution at the election in May . Lodge having been resumed , the business was closed about twelve o ' clock . 'The musical programme of the evening was excellent , being almost exclusively devoted to tbe songs and glees of Burns , which were admirably sung by Bros . Fielding , George Perren , and Lawler , Bro . Edney presiding at the p iano forte .
UNITED MARINERS LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on AVednesday , the 21 st Dec , at Bro . Harris ' s , the Three Tuns Tavern , Southwark . Bro . Thomas Cogdon , AV . M ., presided , assisted by Bro . . legels , S . AV ., and Bro . Johns , J . ~ W . The business consisted of two raisings and one passing ; both ceremonies being admirably performed . The next business was the election of a AV . M . for the ensuing year , when the brethren unanimously elected Bro . Philip Jegels , AV . M ., and Bro . Richard Barnes , Treasurer , for the ensuing year .
It was then resolved that a requisition , signed by the AV . M ., AA ' ardens and officers of the Lodge , be forwarded to the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . AA ' . G . M ., soliciting his lordship to take into his favourable consideration , the propriety of granting to the members of this Lodge his lordship ' s sanction to ivear a centenary jewel , in commemoration of the Lodge having been in existence upwards of one hundred j'ears . The Lodge also considered the necessitous circumstances of Bro . S . S . AA ood , P . M . of the Lodgea candidate for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuit
, y Fund , and it was unanimously resolved that the necessary printing be done at the expense of the Lodge , and that circulars be forwarded to the Loudon Lodges , soliciting their strenuous support of so deserving a case , at the election in May next . All business being concluded , the Lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to tbe banquet , which ivas supplied by Bro . Harris , in a style befitting the festive season . The loyal toasts having been disposed of , Bro . Gibbs , P . ALproposed " The health of the AV . M . " Bro . Cogdon thanked the
, brethren for that continued mark of their esteem , and trusted his year of office had given proof of his zeal fortho Craft , and the welfare of the Lodge . The healths of Bros . 11 . Barnes , Treasurer , and R . E . Barnes , Hon . Secretary , were given and responded to b y the brethren in the most hearty manner , for the long and valuable services rendered b y them to tho Lodge . Bro . Barnes severally thanked the brethren , in terms expressive of thoir duo appreciation of the honour conferred upon themand trusted the course which they had hitherto pursued would
, continue to distinguish their Masonic career . The health of " Bro . Jegels , AV . M . elect , " was next proposed , ivhich ho acknowledged in most appropriate terms . The health of the " AVardens and officers of the Lodge" terminated the proceedings of the evening , and the brethren parted soon after ton o ' clock in the true spirit of Masonry . Bro . Marsden acquitted himself in a very efficient manner in matters preparatory to taking the third degree .
LODGE OF PROSPERIT ? ( No . 7 S ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on AA ' cdnesday , Dee . 2 Sth , at Bro . Morris ' s , the AVhite Hart Tavern , Bishopsgate-street . In the absence of Bro . Goodwin , AA . M ., Bro . A . Day , P . M ., presided , assisted by the AVardens of tbe Lodge . Tim business of tho evening consisted of four raisings , two passings , aud two initiations . Tbe sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The usual loyal toasts
having been dul y honoured , Bro . Day proposed the health of Bro . Goodwin , deeply regretting his absence . He next gave the health of the visitors , Bros . R . K Barnes , P . M ., Nos . 15 and 33 , P . / .., Nn . 13 , and Marsden , of No . 15 . Bro . R . Ii Barnes , in reply , sincerely thanked tho brethren for the hi gh compliment paid to himself and brother visitor . Ho assured them he folt great pleasure in visiting that Lodgo , having been associated with it and its members for very many years . He was truly gratified to see that it was in so flourishing a condition , and more
especially so at tho true spirit of Alasonry practised in it , by extending relief and consolation to their distressed brethren and their children iu the hour of need . As an earnest of their truly charitable intentions , he was delighted to notice the zeal of two brethren , viz ., Bro . Alfred Day , P . M .. who had undertaken the duties of steward for the Boys School , and on whose list up to that time thei-e were subscribed upwards of one hundred pounds ; also Bro . H . J . Thompson , Hon . Sec , who was a steward for the AA * idows Fund , who had obtained subscriptions
exceeding sixty pounds on behalf of that institution . He felt convinced that such zeal for their charitable institutions would be an incentive to the brethren to lend their hel ping hand to the work so nobly carried out in Lodge No . 7 S , at the approaching festivals . He hoped their example might resemble the star in the east , and shine forth with true Masonic lustre . The health of the P . Ms , was given and responded to , ancl also the healths of their initiated brethren . Bro . G . L . Davey thanked the brethren for his admission into their Order , and would to the utmost endeavour to carry out- its principles . Several other toasts were given , and the brethren adjourned at . an early hour .
LODGE OP UNITED PILGRIMS ( No . 715 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting ou AA ' cdnesday , December 28 th , when Bro . Batley , the AV . M ., assisted by his AA ' ardens and officers , raised Bros . Rawles and Skipper to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The Lodge was then resumed to the second degree , ivhen Bra " . AVood , Ball , and Twolvetrees were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The Lodge having been resumed to the first degree , the AA . M . initiated Air . Charles AVormald into the mysteries of tbe Order ; the ivhole of the ceremonies being performed
in a manner ivhich reflected the highest credit on the working of the Lodge . Bros . ' Quelch , No . 002 : AA ood , No . 1022 ; Ball , No . 1022 ; Harris , No . 21 $ ; AVright , No . 25 ; James , No . 85 ; Francis , No . 211 ; Terry , No . 201 ; and Reid , No . 10-1-1 , wero amongst the visitors , who at the closing of the Lodge proceeded to the festive board . After the usual Alasonic toasts the AA . M . proposed " Tbe health of the A ' isitors , " which was briefly but expressively responded to by Bro . James . "The health of the P . Ms . " being proposed , the AV . M . remarked that it gave
him unusual pleasure in proposing it on this occasion , as by one of the by-laws of tbe Lodge every Past Master of that Lodge was entitled to a jewel if merited , but from some cause which had never been understood , it had been overlooked with respect to the two immediate P . AIs . ; it ivas however never too late to mend , and be felt it a high honour to be able during his year of office to place tho jewels awarded by the Lodge on the breasts of Bros . Neats and Farmer , ivho thanked the Lodge in a A'ery impressive manner for the token of respect . Several toasts then followed and the brethren ( upwards of forty in number ) separated after spending a most agreeable evening .
CBA ' STAL PALACE LODGE ( NO . 1041 ) . —The Aveekly meeting of this Lodge wns held on Aionday evening , at Bro . Hill ' s , the City Arms , AVest Square , Southwark . Bro . Robertson presided as AV . M ., and worked the ceremony of initiation . After which tho fourth , fifth , sixth and seventh degrees , were worked by tho brethren . It- being announced that Bro . R . M . Smith , P . AI . of the Lodge , had consented to act as steward at tho coming festival , for tbe benefit of aged Freemasons , contributions were voted from tbo funds of the Lodge towards both the aged men and aged women ' s funds . A handsome P . AI . ' s signet ring , in addition to a P . AI . ' s jewel , was presented to Bro . Smith , and tho Lodge was C-losod in due form .
INSTRUCTION . JOPPA LODGE ( NO . 223 ) . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge was held at the St . James ' s Tavern , Duke Street , Aldgato , and was very numerously attended . Tbe first business of the evening was the ceremony of installation , which was most ably performed by Bro . A . Saqui , P . M . of Nos . 223 and 247 , installing into tho chair of King Solomon , Bro . De Solla , W . M . elect of the Euphrates Lodgo . This sublime ritual was most ably performed by Bro . Saqui , and gave'the highest satisfaction
to every brother present . The oflicers of the Lodge having been invested in due form , and the customary addresses given , the AV . AI . proceeded with the ceremony of initiation , . !! : - > . II . Solomon being the candidate , after which tho first , second , third , and fourth sections of the lecture wore very ably worked . A vote of thanks was then ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . A . Saqui for the very efficient ami impressive manner in which ho had performed tbe ceremony of installation that evening . Bro . Sacpii , in responding , thanked the brethren
for that renewed mark of their kindness , and said , that although be bad been thirty years a Mason , and had for upwards of twenty-three years as a lecture master imparted its beautiful ritual to others , 3-et h <; felt as much interest in it and as great , a desire to continue to do so as ever . As long as the Great Architect should spare him , ho should at all times and all seasons be ready to promote the hi gh princip les of their Order , and most cordially did ho thank the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him by that recognition of his exertions to inculcat .-- the
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The Masonic Mirror.
See . ; . Farmer , Robinson , . Bennett , Clements , Dyto , and Le Cfassick . Bros . AVatson , Apted , and Newton were indefatigable in their attention to the visiting brethren , among whom wo recognized , Bros . Farnfield , A . G . S . ; Hewlett , AV . M ., Grand Stewards' Lodgo ; States and AVyatt , P . Ms ., No . 166 ; Cater , No . 25 ; Street , P . M ., No . 25 ; Bromley , A \ . M ., No . 2 / 6 ; Durrant , AV . Jf . No . 752 ; Busher , P . M . No . 209 ; Avery , S . AV ., No . 902 ; Mason , No . C 7 S ; Thompson , No . 211 ; Moore , No . 206 ; Alrond , No . 218 ; Clarke , No . 745 . The usual
loyal toasts having been responded to—Bro . Hewlett returning thanks for the visitors , and congratulating tho Lodge upon its prosperitythe AV . JI . said he had now a most pleasing duty to perform , that of presenting to Bro . Farmer , the immediate P . M ., a P . Master ' s jewel , in testimony of the high regard in which he was held by the Lodge over ivhich be had so ably presided . Bro . Farmer was a child of that Lodge , but being a most zealous and talented Alason , he soon saw that in a Lodge so large as the Robert Burns that it ivould be a long time before
he could reach the chair . He had therefore taken honours elsewhere , but he had not forgotten his mother Lodge ; but having patiently passed through every office , had at length reached the highest object of his ambition—that * of being a P . M . of his mother Lodge . He had well earned the jeivel , and he was sure Bro . Farmer would reflect quite as much honour upon the jewel as it reflected upon him . Bro . Farmer gracefully returned thanks , and assured the brethren that it should ever be his care to do his utmost to promote the interests of the Robert
Burns Lodge . The health of the AA . AI . and other toasts having been cordially responded to , the AA . M . gave the " Alasonic Charities , " coupled with the names of Bro . Farnfield , Secretary to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Masons and their AA icloAvs , and Bro . Smith , Avho has undertaken to represent the Lodge at the approaching festival . Bro , Farnfield replied , and called the attention of the brethren to the various charities of the Order , all of which were excellent ; and as there were about fifteen distressed brethren , and fully as many widows ,
seeking the benefits of the institution which he had the honour to represent , he trusted they would rally round Bro . Smith , the steward from the Lodge , at the approaching festival , in order that as many as . possible might be received on the funds of the institution at the election in May . Lodge having been resumed , the business was closed about twelve o ' clock . 'The musical programme of the evening was excellent , being almost exclusively devoted to tbe songs and glees of Burns , which were admirably sung by Bros . Fielding , George Perren , and Lawler , Bro . Edney presiding at the p iano forte .
UNITED MARINERS LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on AVednesday , the 21 st Dec , at Bro . Harris ' s , the Three Tuns Tavern , Southwark . Bro . Thomas Cogdon , AV . M ., presided , assisted by Bro . . legels , S . AV ., and Bro . Johns , J . ~ W . The business consisted of two raisings and one passing ; both ceremonies being admirably performed . The next business was the election of a AV . M . for the ensuing year , when the brethren unanimously elected Bro . Philip Jegels , AV . M ., and Bro . Richard Barnes , Treasurer , for the ensuing year .
It was then resolved that a requisition , signed by the AV . M ., AA ' ardens and officers of the Lodge , be forwarded to the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . AA ' . G . M ., soliciting his lordship to take into his favourable consideration , the propriety of granting to the members of this Lodge his lordship ' s sanction to ivear a centenary jewel , in commemoration of the Lodge having been in existence upwards of one hundred j'ears . The Lodge also considered the necessitous circumstances of Bro . S . S . AA ood , P . M . of the Lodgea candidate for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuit
, y Fund , and it was unanimously resolved that the necessary printing be done at the expense of the Lodge , and that circulars be forwarded to the Loudon Lodges , soliciting their strenuous support of so deserving a case , at the election in May next . All business being concluded , the Lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to tbe banquet , which ivas supplied by Bro . Harris , in a style befitting the festive season . The loyal toasts having been disposed of , Bro . Gibbs , P . ALproposed " The health of the AV . M . " Bro . Cogdon thanked the
, brethren for that continued mark of their esteem , and trusted his year of office had given proof of his zeal fortho Craft , and the welfare of the Lodge . The healths of Bros . 11 . Barnes , Treasurer , and R . E . Barnes , Hon . Secretary , were given and responded to b y the brethren in the most hearty manner , for the long and valuable services rendered b y them to tho Lodge . Bro . Barnes severally thanked the brethren , in terms expressive of thoir duo appreciation of the honour conferred upon themand trusted the course which they had hitherto pursued would
, continue to distinguish their Masonic career . The health of " Bro . Jegels , AV . M . elect , " was next proposed , ivhich ho acknowledged in most appropriate terms . The health of the " AVardens and officers of the Lodge" terminated the proceedings of the evening , and the brethren parted soon after ton o ' clock in the true spirit of Masonry . Bro . Marsden acquitted himself in a very efficient manner in matters preparatory to taking the third degree .
LODGE OF PROSPERIT ? ( No . 7 S ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on AA ' cdnesday , Dee . 2 Sth , at Bro . Morris ' s , the AVhite Hart Tavern , Bishopsgate-street . In the absence of Bro . Goodwin , AA . M ., Bro . A . Day , P . M ., presided , assisted by the AVardens of tbe Lodge . Tim business of tho evening consisted of four raisings , two passings , aud two initiations . Tbe sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The usual loyal toasts
having been dul y honoured , Bro . Day proposed the health of Bro . Goodwin , deeply regretting his absence . He next gave the health of the visitors , Bros . R . K Barnes , P . M ., Nos . 15 and 33 , P . / .., Nn . 13 , and Marsden , of No . 15 . Bro . R . Ii Barnes , in reply , sincerely thanked tho brethren for the hi gh compliment paid to himself and brother visitor . Ho assured them he folt great pleasure in visiting that Lodgo , having been associated with it and its members for very many years . He was truly gratified to see that it was in so flourishing a condition , and more
especially so at tho true spirit of Alasonry practised in it , by extending relief and consolation to their distressed brethren and their children iu the hour of need . As an earnest of their truly charitable intentions , he was delighted to notice the zeal of two brethren , viz ., Bro . Alfred Day , P . M .. who had undertaken the duties of steward for the Boys School , and on whose list up to that time thei-e were subscribed upwards of one hundred pounds ; also Bro . H . J . Thompson , Hon . Sec , who was a steward for the AA * idows Fund , who had obtained subscriptions
exceeding sixty pounds on behalf of that institution . He felt convinced that such zeal for their charitable institutions would be an incentive to the brethren to lend their hel ping hand to the work so nobly carried out in Lodge No . 7 S , at the approaching festivals . He hoped their example might resemble the star in the east , and shine forth with true Masonic lustre . The health of the P . Ms , was given and responded to , ancl also the healths of their initiated brethren . Bro . G . L . Davey thanked the brethren for his admission into their Order , and would to the utmost endeavour to carry out- its principles . Several other toasts were given , and the brethren adjourned at . an early hour .
LODGE OP UNITED PILGRIMS ( No . 715 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting ou AA ' cdnesday , December 28 th , when Bro . Batley , the AV . M ., assisted by his AA ' ardens and officers , raised Bros . Rawles and Skipper to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The Lodge was then resumed to the second degree , ivhen Bra " . AVood , Ball , and Twolvetrees were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The Lodge having been resumed to the first degree , the AA . M . initiated Air . Charles AVormald into the mysteries of tbe Order ; the ivhole of the ceremonies being performed
in a manner ivhich reflected the highest credit on the working of the Lodge . Bros . ' Quelch , No . 002 : AA ood , No . 1022 ; Ball , No . 1022 ; Harris , No . 21 $ ; AVright , No . 25 ; James , No . 85 ; Francis , No . 211 ; Terry , No . 201 ; and Reid , No . 10-1-1 , wero amongst the visitors , who at the closing of the Lodge proceeded to the festive board . After the usual Alasonic toasts the AA . M . proposed " Tbe health of the A ' isitors , " which was briefly but expressively responded to by Bro . James . "The health of the P . Ms . " being proposed , the AV . M . remarked that it gave
him unusual pleasure in proposing it on this occasion , as by one of the by-laws of tbe Lodge every Past Master of that Lodge was entitled to a jewel if merited , but from some cause which had never been understood , it had been overlooked with respect to the two immediate P . AIs . ; it ivas however never too late to mend , and be felt it a high honour to be able during his year of office to place tho jewels awarded by the Lodge on the breasts of Bros . Neats and Farmer , ivho thanked the Lodge in a A'ery impressive manner for the token of respect . Several toasts then followed and the brethren ( upwards of forty in number ) separated after spending a most agreeable evening .
CBA ' STAL PALACE LODGE ( NO . 1041 ) . —The Aveekly meeting of this Lodge wns held on Aionday evening , at Bro . Hill ' s , the City Arms , AVest Square , Southwark . Bro . Robertson presided as AV . M ., and worked the ceremony of initiation . After which tho fourth , fifth , sixth and seventh degrees , were worked by tho brethren . It- being announced that Bro . R . M . Smith , P . AI . of the Lodge , had consented to act as steward at tho coming festival , for tbe benefit of aged Freemasons , contributions were voted from tbo funds of the Lodge towards both the aged men and aged women ' s funds . A handsome P . AI . ' s signet ring , in addition to a P . AI . ' s jewel , was presented to Bro . Smith , and tho Lodge was C-losod in due form .
INSTRUCTION . JOPPA LODGE ( NO . 223 ) . —The weekly meeting of this Lodge was held at the St . James ' s Tavern , Duke Street , Aldgato , and was very numerously attended . Tbe first business of the evening was the ceremony of installation , which was most ably performed by Bro . A . Saqui , P . M . of Nos . 223 and 247 , installing into tho chair of King Solomon , Bro . De Solla , W . M . elect of the Euphrates Lodgo . This sublime ritual was most ably performed by Bro . Saqui , and gave'the highest satisfaction
to every brother present . The oflicers of the Lodge having been invested in due form , and the customary addresses given , the AV . AI . proceeded with the ceremony of initiation , . !! : - > . II . Solomon being the candidate , after which tho first , second , third , and fourth sections of the lecture wore very ably worked . A vote of thanks was then ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . A . Saqui for the very efficient ami impressive manner in which ho had performed tbe ceremony of installation that evening . Bro . Sacpii , in responding , thanked the brethren
for that renewed mark of their kindness , and said , that although be bad been thirty years a Mason , and had for upwards of twenty-three years as a lecture master imparted its beautiful ritual to others , 3-et h <; felt as much interest in it and as great , a desire to continue to do so as ever . As long as the Great Architect should spare him , ho should at all times and all seasons be ready to promote the hi gh princip les of their Order , and most cordially did ho thank the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him by that recognition of his exertions to inculcat .-- the