Notices Of Meetings

the 26 th October . Bros . Poulter W . M ., Adkins S . W ., Wood J . W ., Ponn S . D ., Smout seu . J . D ., Lichtwitz I . G ., Savage P . M . Preceptor , Sraont jun . See , Spiegel , Kelly , Michel P . M ., Linscott , Knight P . M ., aud others . Tho ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Spiegel candidato , after which Bro . Smout jun . answered tho questions for passing , and in duo course tho ceremony was rehearsod . Bro . Knight

P . M . 1107 Avas elected a member . It Avas proposed and carried that this Lodge of Instruction meet in future at half-past 7 and close at half-past 9 , this chango is made in complienco Avith the request of several brethren residing in tho neighbourhood . It was then proposed and carried that Bro . Adkins act as W . M . on Friday , tho 9 th of November , Avhen it is oxpected there Avill bo a full attendance to hear tho working of this talented brother .

Paxton Lodge , No . 1686 . —On Saturday , 27 th October , a meeting of tho above Lodge was held at tho Crystal Palace . There was plenty of work on the agenda paper , bu & the dreary state of tho weather had its effect in keeping away many . Bro . Klenck , tho W . M ., initiated throe gentlemen into the ancient and honourable order , viz ., Messrs . Graves , Pratt , and Whitcombo . Ho also passed

Bros . Silver 1339 , and Partridgo , of tho Paxton , performing his work in an able manner . The Officers were—Bros . Benham J . W ., Sawyer S . D ., Bonwell J . D ., Woodham I . G ., Frances See . Tho members present wero—Bros . Coward P . G . O ., Dodd , Walker ( AV 1 IO wero this evening appointed respectively D . C . and W . S . ) , and Bro . Partrido-o .

Tho Visitors AVere Bros . Silber 1339 , and Mitchell 1360 . Letters of apology for absence were read from tho P . G . M . for Middlesex , and several other brethren . Tho bye-laws having been read and passed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , after which tho usual toasts were duly honoured . An agreeablo evening was spent .

News From The Orient

NEWS FROM THE ORIENT

Whero rainbow tints are born , And tho gorgeous blazonry Of dew-bespangled morn—There dwelleth Masonry . " MASONRY hath its forms , ceremonies , emblasonvios , and adornments ; its gilded tinsel and its exoteric formula ? , yet underlying all theso gew-gaws and theso external blandishments there

underlies , enshrined in tho hearts of its votaries , a clear well-spring of all that is true , bcantiful and good in human nature Its soul , ennobling principles , its high behests , its ordinances , when properly contemplated by the sincere and earnest neophyte , raise tho man above the common herd of humanity , and , like its twin sister religion , " pnro and undefiled , " elevates his iumost feelings and aspirations , and dra ; vs him by thoir sublimity , from Naturo

"Up to Nature ' s God . " Born with creation , Masonry has , in tho march of mundane cycles , events , and fluctuations of empires , thrones , principalities and powers , maintained its proud pre-eminence , and , despite their decadenco and decay , from timo immemorial its divine precepts have been handed down throngh all generations , and the germ , tho kernel , has

been preserved , nourished and reared , until the fructnating seed has at length taken root in every civilised land , and its benignant branches havo extended to tho uttermost parts of tho habitable Avorld , and the noblesse of all lands havo felt it an honour to Avield the lm-am of a " Master in Israel , " regarding that position equal in poiver , but more especially in honour , superior to all tho external emblems of civic , regal , or imperial sway , —for

" Where ' er a virtue throws A halo round tho soul , Or aught of goodness glows , Like stars around the Pole , — Where ' er Hopo flings a beam ,

O ' er life ' s unstable sea , — Where flows the healing stream Thero dwelleth Masonry . " This , however , by way of prelude to tho scanty budget of news which is Avritten for the information of your numerous readers , who Avill bo pleased to learn that Masonry , in all its branchesis flourish .

, ing , even although oft neglected by the parent tree . All tho grades , up to tho 30 ° , are in full ivorking order , prosperous and presided over by men of high position , but what is far better by " Sous o' Light" of preeminent intellectual ability . Tho " Coming Man , " who is shortly to Avield the Masonic sceptre of Scottish Freemasonry in India , when M . W . Bro . Morland retires

enshrined with tho laurel wreath of success , after an unexampled and brilliant career , —is Brother Balfour , par excellence tho most astute financier in our commercial world , who will bring with him to tho Orient chair a thoroughly practical and philosophical knowledge of all that appertains to the importaut duties of his hi gh office , and Avill doubtless impart to it a di gnity which will command the respect

of every member of tho Craft . Every brother , therefore , anticipates a brilliant career for M . W . Bro . Balfour , whilst they must at tho samo time extremely regret tho loss that will bo sustained by tho retirement of so energetic and so devoted a brother as M . W . Bro . Morland has proved himself to ho . —Communicated .

Friendly Lodge , Jamaica . —The Lodge room has been handsomely decorated , and gas has been introduced j it will shortly be open for use . At present the meetings and Chapters are held in the banquet-room , Sussex Lodge , —We are glad to state that the members

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of this Lodgo have completed the purchase of a building iu Upper Hanover-street . Very extensive alterations aro being carried out , which it is anticipated will be completed in a couple of months . Royal Lodge . —Wo are pleased also to bo ablo to state that tho members aro making ai-rangoment 3 for tho purchase of a Lodge room .

Masonic Presentation

MASONIC PRESENTATION

AT the stated Assembly of Mary Commandery , No . 36 , K . T ., held at Philadelphia , 11 th Octobor , Sir Charles E . Meyer , tho Recorder of the Commandery , was tho recipient of a magnificent gold watch and chain , presented by a number of the members of tho Commandery , Avho appreciate the energy ho has displayed in tho various positions bo has filled among tho Masonic Fraternity , and especially

in Mary Commandery . Tho idea of tho presentation was further advanced by his moro recent efforts in tho interests of his Fratres during the pilgrimage to Cleveland . Tho intention of presenting tho gift was kept entirely sub rosa , Sir C . Meyer not being aware of the scheme of his friends until called upon in tho evening by Eminent Sir William C . Hamilton , who , in a neat

address , presented tho token . Sir Meyer was rather surprised , but managed to return his thanks . The watch and chain , to Avhich is attached a beautiful seal , was manufactured by Sir Wm . F . Englehart , jeweller , 251 N . Second-street , who is to be congratulated upon the taste ho has shown . Upon the face of tho watch is a portrait of Sir Meyer ' s better half . Upon the cap is this inscription : —

Presented to E . SIR CHARLES E . MEYER , By his Fratres of Mary Commandery ,

No . 36 , K . T ., 11 th October 1877 . " A tribute to personal worth . " Upon the outside of the case is Sir C . Meyor ' s monogram , surrounded by a laurel wreath . —Philadelphia Evening Chronicle .

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