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some few remarks in reference to its origin . The Committee of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement were sustained and encouraged in tho discharge of their duties by a sincere love of Masonry and a firm belief in the beneficial influence of an impressive delivery of tho ritual . He was sure ifc must be in the experience of most present that

a brother initiated into Masonry in a slovenly and irreverent manner had frequently loft the Lodge in disgust , never again to enter within its walls ; while , on the contrary , an earnest and impressive rendering of the rites and ceremonies had had a deep and lasting effect on the mind of an initiated brother , creating in him a desire to investigate

their meaning , and becoming acquainted with their object and design , making him , in faet , a zealous Mason , useful to the Craffc , and an ornament to the Society of which ho had become a member . Ib had , he knew , been a custom of many after-dinner speakers to impress on the minds of young Masons that thoir firsfc and

highest duty was , nofc to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge , but to subscribe to the Institutions , and from the very moment almost the initiated brother sat down for the first time at the table he was pressed for a subscription . An ambitions Mason , desirous of advancement , was impressed with tho

idea that a liberal subscription to tho Charities was the surest stop to Masonic hononr , and munificent contributors were held up as having the highest claim to Grand and Provincial Grand Office , although they had no other qualification . Ib was undoubtedly the duty of every Mason to support fche Institutions to the utmost of his

ability , and the Emulation Lodge of Improvement set a brilliant example in devoting the whole of its surplus funds to that purpose , amounting generally to £ 30 or £ 40 a year . Bub to figure on the lists of subscriptions fco those Institutions was surely nofc the sole end and aim of Masonry : nor was it , indeed , Masonio Charity in its true and

fullest sense . Masonic Charity as they were taught in the ritual and lectures in the Emulation Lodge of Improvement was to envy not our neighbour , to believe not a tale reported to his prejudice , to forgive the injuries of men , and to endeavour to blot them from our recollection , ever to be ready to listen to him who craves our assistance ,

and from him that is in want not to withhold a liberal hand , not only to relieve the distressed , whioh is a duty incumbent on all men , but to soothe the unhappy , sympathise with their misfortunes , compassionate their miseries , and restore peace to the troubled mind ; to drop a tear of sympathy over the failings of a

brother , and to pour the healing balm of consolation into fche bosom of the afflicted . Tbe privilege of wearing the charity jewel might be considered a distinction ; but , believe him , he appreciated far more highly the distinction conferred npou him by the W . M . in selecting him to represent the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , which not

only liberally supported the Masonic Institutions , but taught , under the auspices of this distinguished Lodge of Unions—impressively taught , the practice of those cardinal Masonic virtues , Temperance , Fortitude , Prudence , Justice — taught thab a Mason could only attain the summit of his profession through faith , hopo , and

charity ; taught thab the characteristics of every good Mason were virtue , honour , and mercy j taught , above all , the true and comprehensive definition of those grand principles on which Masonry was founded—Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . Bro . Figg P . M . and S . W . replied to thu toast of the Past Masters ,

saying they were at all times ready to assist the Lodge . Ifc afforded them great gratification on that occasion to perform their duties . He had been a member of the Lodge for ouo third of a century , and during the whole ol' thab timo the unity iu the Lodge had been so

great that it had thoroughly earned tho title of the Lodge of Unions . He hoped the brethren of 100 years hence would be as happy as the brethren of the Lodge were now . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , "No . 147 . —At the meeting held on Thursday , 5 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , Bros . Stringer W . M ., J . J . Pitt S . W ., Thomas J . W ., S . R . Speight P . M . Secretary , J . Bedford Williams S . D ., Jackson J . D ., Mansfield I . G ., P . M . Hatchings Preceptor ; - also Bros . Strickland , Prior , Greenland , Milbourn , & c . Lodge was opened , and the

minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Strickland personating the candidate . The usual questions leading from the first to the second degree were very effectively answered by Bro . Milbourn . Lodge was advanced to the

second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was called off , and on resuming was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Prior candidate . Lodge was then resumed in the firsfc , and after routine business , was closed in due form , and adjourned .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 193 . — On Wednesday , ab 7 o'clock , at Bro . Lashbrook's , Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , E . C , Bros . Egan W . M ., Campbell S . W ., McMillan J . W ., Webb P . M . Preceptor , Simmonds S . D ., Lashbrook I . G . j P . M . 's Hollands , Shackell , Webb ; Bros . King , Harris , Pitt Secretary . Lodge was opened aud the minutes of previous meeting were read

and confirmed . Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brother Harris candidate . The second section of tho firsfc lectnre was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by tliebreihren . Bros . Farroll , McMillan , Keith , and Harris were elected members . Bro . Campbell was elected to the chair for the ensuing- week . All labour ended , Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned to Wednesday next , at 7 o'clock .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , JNo . 780 . —On Friday , 30 th ult ., afc tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , afc 8 p . m . Bros . J . H . Hughes W . M ., Crowther S . W ., Thomas J . W ., Andrews Preceptor and Treasurer , C . E . Botley Secretary , F . Botley S . D ., Norton J . D ., Cammell I . G . ; also Brothers Turner , Strong , Flint . After preliminaries , fche ceremony of initiation was rerehearsed , Brother Tnrner candidate . Lodge was opened in the

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second degree and Brother Strong took the collar of S . D . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Andrews Preceptor , who proceeded to ask Bro . Hughes the questions leading to the degree of M . M . ; the candidate was entrusted . Lodge waa opened in the third degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the

first degree and Bro . Hughes resumed the chair . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Hughes on his occupying the ohair for the first tine . Bro . Crowther was elected W . M . for the next meeting , when the annual banquet will take place . Lodge was closed in due form till Friday , 6 th inst .

Uoyal Military Lodge of Instruction , No . 1449 . — On the 26 th ult ., at 38 St . George's Street , Canterbury , Bros . Develin as W . M ., Pepper S . W ., Cooper J . W ., Simms Secretary , Beckett S . D ., Cockersell J . D . j McClintock Steward , Abbs I . G ., Blake Tyler ; P . M . Carter Preceptor . Visitor—Bro . Powell 1582 and 1074 . Lodge beiug opened in the first degree , and the minutes of last

Lodge of Instruction read and confirmed , Bro . Carter P . M . Preceptor worked the first section of first lecture . Bros . Develin and Pepper explained the working tools of an Entered Apprentice . Lodge was opened and closed in the second degree . After other formal business , Lodge was closed in ancient form .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1602 . —On Thursday , 29 th nit ., at the White Horse Tavern , Liverpool . road . Bros . Crawley W . M ., Cross S . W ., H . Patient J . W ., Osborn Treasurer , Hnghes Secretary , Ware S . D ., Homan J . D ., Weeden Preceptor , S . G . Patient I . G . ; and others . Tho work of the evening comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of raising , Bro . McMillan

candidate . Lodge was closed to the firsfc degree . The firsfc section of i he lecture was worked by Bro . Weeden , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cross S . D . of Bargoyue Lodge , No . 902 , was elected a member .

Bro . Cross was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bros . H . and S . G . Patient and Bro . Crawley were appointed to audit the accounts of the past year . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed , and adjourned until Thursday .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —Held on Monday , the 2 nd instant , at Bro . Baker ' s , tbe Cock Tavern , Highbury . Bros . Turner W . M ., Parkes S . W ., Snook J . W ., Forge Treasurer , . Collingridire Secretary , Hutchison S . D ., Fluck J . D ., Stretch I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor , and several other brethren . Lodge was opened , and after observance of nil formalities tho

ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Baker candidate . Bros . Baker and Hutchison answered the questions leading to the third degree . The third section of the second lecture was worked by Bro . Fenner . Lodge was closed iu the second degree . Bro . Fenner then rehearsed the first section of the first lectnre . Bro . Everitt 1607 was elected a member . The Lodge was closed , and adjourned .

Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . — Afc the meeting on Saturday , 31 st ult ., afc the Tabard Hotel , Bedford Park , W . Present : Bros . Wood W . M ., Williams S . W ., Gardner ( Treasnrer ) J . W ., Johnson Secretary , Wing S . D ., Stroud J . D ., Furze I . G ., Weeks Tyler , Ayling P . M . Preceptor , Sims P . M . ; Bros . Sieer , Brain . Lodge was opened , and afterwards advanced to second

and third degrees ; the third ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Sims candidate . Lodge was closed to first degree and resumed in second , when the first section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Preceptor Ayling , assisted by Bro . A . Williams . Lodge was again resumed , and closed in perfect harmony .

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