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predecessor the customary jewel , given as a record of gratitude for good conduct , and an incentive to others aspiring to office in the Temple Lodge . He cordially endorsed the record engraved on that jewel , and , in placing it on Bro . Day ' s breast , could svy he had nobly earned it . He ivould further say , on his own behalf , that he would , with tlie blessing of the G . A . O . T . U ., so endeavour to folloiv Bro , Day ' s example , that the Temple Lodge might consider that at the close of his year of office he was v .-orthy of a like reivard . —

Bro . DAY said the AV . M . was so perfect a Mason , that he did not ( require much assistance from the P . Ms ., althoug h everyone ivas i-eady to afford it if wanted . For himself , he must , in briefly tending his grateful thanks for the testimonial , say that , although he must ever -especially remember the day that introduced him into Masonry , this consummation of his career In the Temple Lodge Ai-oiild be indelibly-engraved on his heart . —The AV . M . again rose , -and said the toast he had then to offer was most pleasing . They

'had that evening admitted four gentlemen into the Order , all of whom he trusted were satisfied -with the step they had taken . He referred to the "benefits ofthe institution that travellers in foreign lands derived ; and in noticing the universality of the institution , mentioned an anecdote of a traveller , even in the wilds of Australia , 'finding his sign recognised . —Bro . OSMOND assured the brethren for 'himself , and he trusted the other initiates echoed his sentiments , that he Avas so much leased Avith ivhat he had seenthat he

p , Avould strive to render himself worthy the honour he bad received in being admitted into the Order . — -The AA . M ., in proposing " The Officers , " said , as the hours ivere Avearing late , he must briefly say that upon the Officers in a great measure depended the Avell-Avorking of the lodge ; if they ivere efficient , the Master ' s duty ivas easy . He had no doubt from the ability they had already displayed he should find none of them ivanting .- —Bro . BEAED , S . AV ., assured the AV . M . it vras tiae intention of himself and the rest to be as perfect

as even the Master , and thus deserve the name , and reputation of the Temple Ledge . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a pleasant evening . OLD COX-COED LODGE ( NO . 201 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge ivas held on Tuesday , Feb . 6 , at the Freemasons' Tavern . Bro . the Rev . J . M . Laughlin , the AA . M ., presided ; Bro . Waters ,

S . AY . ; Bro . Hogg , J . AV . Bros . Dorsett and Eccius were in a most impressive manner raised by the A \ . M . to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Manger and Power passed to the degree of F . C Bro . Dixson , D . C ., consented to represent this lodge at the coming festival for the Boys' School , and Bro . Green , I . G ., will also represent it at the festival for the Girls' School . The sum of five guineas was voted to each of' these stewards from the fund of the lodge . Nothing further occurring for the good of Freemasonry , the

lodge ivas closed in due form . PncENix LODGE ( No . 202 . )—A meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Saturday last , under the presidency of Bro . Maslin , AV . M ., ivho ably initiated Mr . Fuller into the Order . At the conclusion of their business , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and passed a very pleasant evening , much enhanced by the A'ocal exertions of Bros . Distin , Carter , Benlar , and others . DOAIATIC LODGE ( No . 206 ) . —The monthly meeting of this

lodge ivas held on Monday evening , Feb . 11 , at the Masonic Hall , Fetter-lane ; Bros . G . Moore , A \ . M . ; Russen , S . AV . ; AVilson , J . AV . ; H . Thompson , S . D . ; Osborne , J . D . ; and Meekham , I . G . Bros . Sutherland , Men-it , Bryant , Martin , and Moss were questioned as to their proficiency , and their answers being satisfactory , ivere severally passed to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Cave and Abbott were raised to the degree of F . C . Mr . Robert AVhiflen was next initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry

. There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the cloth was drawn , the AV . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Smith , P . M ., returning thanks for the grand officers . The AV . M . said he had then a very pleasing toast to propose , Avhich was , " The Health of their uewly-initiated Brother ; " and from the manner in Avhich he had gone through the ceremony of his initiation , he felt pleased that he had selected the Domatic Lodge in which he was to be

admitted to the light of Freemasonry , and he hoped that lie would ever continue in that straight path which was laid down for every Mason . —Bro . AAniiffen returned thanks , and said he hoped to prove himself a worthy brother . —The AV . M . next gave " The Health of the Visitors , " for which Bro . Bi-uton returned thanks in a very humorous speech . Bro . Rahill also acknowledged the honour

conferred upon him . —Bro . Smith , P . M . and Treasurer , said he had w ' w « ' ° P P ose a toast > and that was > " TIle Health of their AV , M . " It was a toast that he ivas sure they ivould have as much pleasure in drinking as he had in proposing it . —The W . M . thanked the brethren very sincerely for the compliment they had conferred upon him and then gave "The Past Masters ofthe Lodge , " jocosely observing that , although relics of the past , it was oWj wonderful to find what use they could make of them . - ^ i ^ Carpenter returned thanks on behalf of . the Past Masters £ & lodge ; net for what the AV . M . had said of them , but Av / Mhe

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ought to have said ; and in his usual st yle of pleasantry expressed his surprise how their great services bad been altogether ignored , wkieh elicited loud laughter . —The next toast was that of " The Officers of the Lodge , " for which Bro . Russen returned thanks . The AV . M . then gai-e " The Health of the worthy host , Bro . Ireland , " Avhich Avas duly honoured . —The- Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , ivhich had been agreeably diversified by songs by Bros . Bruton , Taylor , and AYeston .

LODGE OP UNITED STEEXGTH ( NO . 276 ) . —The eighty-sixth anniversary of this lodge n-as held on Tuesday , February 12 , at St . John ' s Gate-house , Clerkenwell . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . N . Frost , AA . M ., and Bros . Williams and Snell passed to the second degree ; Bro . Johnson ivas raised to the third degree . The AV . M . then resigned the chair to Bro . H . S . Cooper , P . M ., and Bro . J . A . AVinsland , W . M . elect , being presented , he Avas duly installed in the chair by Bro . Cooper , in the presence of twelve other P . Ms ,

The AV . M . then appointed his officers for the year ensuing ; Bros ; Edward Coivdray , S . AV . ; James Terry , J . AA . ; Joseph Crump , Sec . ; Henry Sunnaway , S . D . ; George Helps , J . D . ; Charles James Howe , I . G . ; Dudley and Ferris , Stewards ; Thomas Allen , P . M . ( reelected ) Treasurer ; and Becket , the Tyler , were also invested . Bro . Cooper addressed the Master and brethren , and Bro . Allen the AVardens , on their respective duties . At eight o ' clock , all business being endedthe lodge was closedand the brethrenabout fiftin

, , , y number , gathered around the new Master at the banquet . On the cloth being removed , the AV . M ., with brief remarks , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ; and then said it was the long-established custom of the lodge to offer next a cordial welcome to the visitors , who were that evening , in compliment to himself , rather numerous .. Some were personal and dear friends , others distinguished by their Masonic attainments ; and he hoped that the reception the lodge had given the guestswassuchaswould induce them to repeat the visit . He

would couple the toast with the names of those nearest to him , Bros : Dickson and How , ivho respectively acknowledged the compliment . — Bro . Frost , P . M ., then rose , and said that , seeing he was invested with authority ; they might anticipate the toast he had to offer .

In proposing " Health and Happiness to the AA . M ., he could but acknowledge he was glad to resign the chair to one in every way so Ai-orthy to fill it . —The AA . M . acknowledged he u-as much elated by the reception of the toast , and he hoped to prove deserving of such kindness . He hoped the successful career of the lodge during his year of office would at least equal that of the preceding . He considered , by the attendance that evening , the lodge was advancing , in position , and they had a right to expect they might adopt the

motto , Nulli secundus . —The AA . M . then rose , gave " The Health of the Past Masters , " and particularly referred to the services of Bro . Cooper , to whom the lodge was indebted for almost its preservation . He had , under considerable difficulties , carried on , and he might almost say , supported the lodge . Its present location ivas a fortunate one . He compared the lodge to a tree which was losing its vigour , but , on being transplanted to a more congenial soil , had taken good rootand was now in vigorous health . He noticed the

, excellent way in which Bro . Frost had conducted the business during the past year , and hoped to follow so good an example . He concluded by presenting to Bro . Cooper a testimonial , beautifully written on vellum , to this effect—At a meeting of the lodge of United Strength , No . 276 , held in October , 1860 , it was resolved that Bro . H . S . Cooper be elected au honorary member ofthe lodge ,, to mark the respect and high esteem in which the brethren have ever held Bro . Cooperand likewise as an humble recognition o £ the

, sacrifices , industry , and innumerable Masonic benefits which he hasalways been pleased to bestow upon the lodge of United Strength . Signed by the AV . M . —Bro . Frost having briefly acknowledged the toast , Bro . Cooper said bis services were a labour of love . He was happy to he of use to a lodge to the chair of which he had been elected on two occasions . He referred to his fears that the removal of the lodge ivould be prejudicial to its interests . He was glad to say his fears were groundless , and that the present location was the

right one . The testimonial and acknowledgment of his services were most gratif ying , and he hoped to continue many years among them . The Treasurer , Secretary , and other Officers were noticed , and the brethren , at a rather late hour , broke up .

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. SOMERSETSHIRE . BATH . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No 61 ) . —At a meeting of this lodge , held on the evening of February 4-, according to summons , it ivas unanimously resolved— " That this lodge desires to convey to James Randol ph , Esq ., P . D . Prov . G . M . of Somerset , their high appreciation ofthe singular integrity , ability , and fraternal courtesy J ^ f ^^ bich he has discharged , for a long period , the onerous and lrighlV > csponsible duties of his office , and Avhich have so re-; Wark ^® distinguisheu ! iis career , as an officer of the proi-ince , as to entitla-flim most justly to this expression of fraternal regard ,