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Metropolitan.
by our present mode of proceeding , we are actually iu no condition as a lodge to afford the smallest aid to the unfortunate , or to subscribe as we should do the several Charities connected with our Order ; and our present arrangements scarcely enable us to meet the calls upon our exchequer , for our usual entertainments are dependent to a great extent upon mere casualties ( such as initiation fees , & c . ) even for the liquidation of tavern expenses . If a poor and distressed Brother makes
application for assistance ( and none of us know how soon it may be our lot !) , he is told ' AVe have no fund applicable to his case ; ' and he is either sent empty away or relieved by private subscriptions . Such are amongst the more obvious reasons we have for its adoption ; for it provides for these contingencies , and holds out a prospect of an extended sphere of usefulness to the Castle Loclge , which I would fain hope is as much desired by every member present as by myself . It
must , if we give a moment ' s reflection to tbe subject , be far preferable to return to our several dwellings under the consciousness of having lightened the load of care sustained by some worthy Mason , or given hope to some striving spirit , rather than leaving- him to fortuitous benevolence . AVe should then stand more in the enviable and dignified attitude of the ancient founders of our Craft , under the shadow of ivhose liberal patronage the arts of industry and ornament , the poet , the
painter , and the architect flourished , and advanced till they attained an eminence that remains still the wonder of the time . Let us , Brethren , at least make the attempt to imitate the virtues ivhich first made our Order eminent . "
ROVAL JUBILEE LODGE , No . 85 , Gerrard ' s Hall , Basing-lane , met on the 2 nd Tuesday in January . Bro . Joseph Nunn , was installed by Bro . Levick , P . M ., antl appointed Bro . Ha ward , S . W ., ancl Bro . Hun-ell , J . AV ., Bro . Savage , ancl several other Brethren , attended as visitors .
MOIRA LODGE , No . 109 . —This most influential Lodge , justly celebrated for the correctness of its working as for its hospitality , has re-elected the AA . Bro .. C . AV . K . Potter to the chair , and we think the Brethren b y doing so have evinced their own sound j tidgment , as much as they have honoured the AV . M . AVe have neither time nor material for giving a history of this Lodge , which so long boasted of that great and good Nobleman and Mason the late noble Bro . the Earl of
Moira , as its patron , master , and friend ; but we do know , that it has produced some Brethren who have done honour to the Craft , and whose names will descend to posterity enwreathed with Masonic laurels . Of that number we confidently say the AV . M . is a conspicuous example ; he is kindl y in his disposition , charitable in every action , able and willing to sustain all the great and leading landmarks of the Order , courteous in behaviour , and most hospitable in bis
position ; we may fairly point him out as an example to future Masters of the Lodge and to coming generations , as a strenuous supporter of the Order , and an honour to the lodges , of which he is a member . AA e believe it is the intention of the lodge to present the AV . Master with a splendid Jewel at its next meeting , in testimony of their great regard for his personal qualities , as for the truly Masonic feeling he has exhibited during the time he has filled the Chair ; indeed , since
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Metropolitan.
by our present mode of proceeding , we are actually iu no condition as a lodge to afford the smallest aid to the unfortunate , or to subscribe as we should do the several Charities connected with our Order ; and our present arrangements scarcely enable us to meet the calls upon our exchequer , for our usual entertainments are dependent to a great extent upon mere casualties ( such as initiation fees , & c . ) even for the liquidation of tavern expenses . If a poor and distressed Brother makes
application for assistance ( and none of us know how soon it may be our lot !) , he is told ' AVe have no fund applicable to his case ; ' and he is either sent empty away or relieved by private subscriptions . Such are amongst the more obvious reasons we have for its adoption ; for it provides for these contingencies , and holds out a prospect of an extended sphere of usefulness to the Castle Loclge , which I would fain hope is as much desired by every member present as by myself . It
must , if we give a moment ' s reflection to tbe subject , be far preferable to return to our several dwellings under the consciousness of having lightened the load of care sustained by some worthy Mason , or given hope to some striving spirit , rather than leaving- him to fortuitous benevolence . AVe should then stand more in the enviable and dignified attitude of the ancient founders of our Craft , under the shadow of ivhose liberal patronage the arts of industry and ornament , the poet , the
painter , and the architect flourished , and advanced till they attained an eminence that remains still the wonder of the time . Let us , Brethren , at least make the attempt to imitate the virtues ivhich first made our Order eminent . "
ROVAL JUBILEE LODGE , No . 85 , Gerrard ' s Hall , Basing-lane , met on the 2 nd Tuesday in January . Bro . Joseph Nunn , was installed by Bro . Levick , P . M ., antl appointed Bro . Ha ward , S . W ., ancl Bro . Hun-ell , J . AV ., Bro . Savage , ancl several other Brethren , attended as visitors .
MOIRA LODGE , No . 109 . —This most influential Lodge , justly celebrated for the correctness of its working as for its hospitality , has re-elected the AA . Bro .. C . AV . K . Potter to the chair , and we think the Brethren b y doing so have evinced their own sound j tidgment , as much as they have honoured the AV . M . AVe have neither time nor material for giving a history of this Lodge , which so long boasted of that great and good Nobleman and Mason the late noble Bro . the Earl of
Moira , as its patron , master , and friend ; but we do know , that it has produced some Brethren who have done honour to the Craft , and whose names will descend to posterity enwreathed with Masonic laurels . Of that number we confidently say the AV . M . is a conspicuous example ; he is kindl y in his disposition , charitable in every action , able and willing to sustain all the great and leading landmarks of the Order , courteous in behaviour , and most hospitable in bis
position ; we may fairly point him out as an example to future Masters of the Lodge and to coming generations , as a strenuous supporter of the Order , and an honour to the lodges , of which he is a member . AA e believe it is the intention of the lodge to present the AV . Master with a splendid Jewel at its next meeting , in testimony of their great regard for his personal qualities , as for the truly Masonic feeling he has exhibited during the time he has filled the Chair ; indeed , since