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Masonic Intelligence.

LODGE OF REGULARITY ( NO . 108 ) . —The brethren of this excellent and highly respectable Lodge , celebrated the centenary of their Charter , on the 31 st May , by a very elegant dinner , at the Brunswick Hotel , Blackwall , the W . M ., Br . Lewis Solomon , presiding . A variety of toasts having been drunk , Br . Wm . Johnson , P . M ., rose to propose , "Prosperity and perpetuity to the Lodge of Regularity . " It gave him sincere pleasure to be able to propose that toast , as the records of the Lodge showed how prosperous it had been during the 100 years it had been in

existence , and how steadily it had supported the Charter , there being scarcely an instance , it any , of any festival taking place for a Masonic charity to which that Lodge did not ' send a Steward . It was most gratifying to see the offices so well filled with rising and enthusiastic Masons as they now were , and whilst they continued to be so filled , there was no fear but the Lodge must contininue to prosper . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . The evenings entertainment was enlivened hy the vocal exertions of the W . M ., Br Albertz , Br . Crew , Br . George

Genge , and other brethren , and the excellent performances on the piano of Br . Charles Solomon , who also favoured the company with several songs a la Parry . POLISH NATIONAL ( NO . 778 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this Lodge was held , on the 14 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when Br . Looinger was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , and Mr . W . Murray initiated into the Order . Br . Lemanski , P . M ., on the same occasion , installed Br . Detkins as W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed Br . Johnson , S . W . ; Br . Samuel , J . W . ;

Br . Murray , S . D . ; Br . Bonporath , J . D . ; and Br , Matta , I . G . At the banquet table , a very handsome jewel was presented to P . M ., Br . Ritterbandt , for the ability with which he discharged the duties of his year of office . The health of the visitors was acknowledged by Brs . Dawson and Yoell , of the Adelphi Lodge ( No . 23 , New York Register ) . There were also present Brs . Mather , Martin , Shabos , Gurton , and Ward . MOIRA LODGE ( No . 109 ) . —This old and celebrated Lodge marks with a white stone its entertainment of the 26 th , for not only was there a large and influential body

of the brethren and visitors present , but after the close of Masonic business the Lodge was honoured on this occasion by the attendance of a great many ladies . The Lodge was opened in the usual form by Br . C . Hogg , who assisted by Br . R . G . Ledger , S . W ., and Br . J . W . Mellish , I . W . After the usual ceremonies , Mr . Sargood and the Rev . R . Roberts were initiated most efficiently . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet ; and here we beheld the most effective coup d'oeil we ever witnessed . In the centre of the tables , and running down their whole length were

innumerable silver gilt vases filled with the choicest flowers . Groups of wax lights dotted about , giving a beautiful effect . In front of the W . M . was a large lookingglass plateau , illustrated with groups of growing Aowers , and surrounded by gilt winged figures supporting branches for lights ; but , beyond all , the rows of fair ladies was by far the most attractive sight . Such an assemblage of beauty and fashion ever to be remembered by the brethren of the Lodge . Among the Brs . we observed , Br . Hogg , W . M ., Br . White , G . S ., Br . Potter ,

P . G . I . W ., Br . Ledger , Br . Mellish , John Mott Thearle , G . W . Bell , R . C . Bell , F . Slight , Straight , Palmer , Austin , Aspall , Lewis , Law , Webster , Smith , 0 . Law , Sargood , Roberts , and a number of other distinguished brethren . The dinner was of the most recherche description , every delicacy in and out of season ; and the whole arrangement of the banquet reflects the highest credit upon Br . Bathe , who on this occasion had devoted the whole of the London Tavern to the accommodation of the brethren of the Moira and then- friends . Apropos of the

the dinner , and in parenthesis ( we would remark upon the absurdity of having the bills of fare in French , —many of the visitors do not understand it , and not one of the waiters . We had the hardihood to request a waiter to bring us a plate of the " Compote de Pigeon a la Financier , " the request evidently much disturbed his mind ; but with that ability in meeting exigencies so peculiar to waiters , he departed and returned with lamb chops and cucumber , evidently not the dish with the long name we so desired to have ) . The usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . with his usual eloquence . Those requiring it were responded toby Brs . White , G . S ., Potter , Sargood , Roberts , Smith , & c .

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MARK MASONRY. Article 1
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL. Article 2
FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. Article 3
MASONIC REMINISCENCES. Article 10
BROTHERLY LOVE. Article 15
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 23
PROVINCIAL LODGES. Article 29
ROYAL ARCH. Article 51
THE COLONIES. Article 52
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 53
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR JUNE. Article 55
OBITUARY. Article 58
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 59
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Masonic Intelligence.

LODGE OF REGULARITY ( NO . 108 ) . —The brethren of this excellent and highly respectable Lodge , celebrated the centenary of their Charter , on the 31 st May , by a very elegant dinner , at the Brunswick Hotel , Blackwall , the W . M ., Br . Lewis Solomon , presiding . A variety of toasts having been drunk , Br . Wm . Johnson , P . M ., rose to propose , "Prosperity and perpetuity to the Lodge of Regularity . " It gave him sincere pleasure to be able to propose that toast , as the records of the Lodge showed how prosperous it had been during the 100 years it had been in

existence , and how steadily it had supported the Charter , there being scarcely an instance , it any , of any festival taking place for a Masonic charity to which that Lodge did not ' send a Steward . It was most gratifying to see the offices so well filled with rising and enthusiastic Masons as they now were , and whilst they continued to be so filled , there was no fear but the Lodge must contininue to prosper . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . The evenings entertainment was enlivened hy the vocal exertions of the W . M ., Br Albertz , Br . Crew , Br . George

Genge , and other brethren , and the excellent performances on the piano of Br . Charles Solomon , who also favoured the company with several songs a la Parry . POLISH NATIONAL ( NO . 778 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this Lodge was held , on the 14 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , when Br . Looinger was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , and Mr . W . Murray initiated into the Order . Br . Lemanski , P . M ., on the same occasion , installed Br . Detkins as W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed Br . Johnson , S . W . ; Br . Samuel , J . W . ;

Br . Murray , S . D . ; Br . Bonporath , J . D . ; and Br , Matta , I . G . At the banquet table , a very handsome jewel was presented to P . M ., Br . Ritterbandt , for the ability with which he discharged the duties of his year of office . The health of the visitors was acknowledged by Brs . Dawson and Yoell , of the Adelphi Lodge ( No . 23 , New York Register ) . There were also present Brs . Mather , Martin , Shabos , Gurton , and Ward . MOIRA LODGE ( No . 109 ) . —This old and celebrated Lodge marks with a white stone its entertainment of the 26 th , for not only was there a large and influential body

of the brethren and visitors present , but after the close of Masonic business the Lodge was honoured on this occasion by the attendance of a great many ladies . The Lodge was opened in the usual form by Br . C . Hogg , who assisted by Br . R . G . Ledger , S . W ., and Br . J . W . Mellish , I . W . After the usual ceremonies , Mr . Sargood and the Rev . R . Roberts were initiated most efficiently . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet ; and here we beheld the most effective coup d'oeil we ever witnessed . In the centre of the tables , and running down their whole length were

innumerable silver gilt vases filled with the choicest flowers . Groups of wax lights dotted about , giving a beautiful effect . In front of the W . M . was a large lookingglass plateau , illustrated with groups of growing Aowers , and surrounded by gilt winged figures supporting branches for lights ; but , beyond all , the rows of fair ladies was by far the most attractive sight . Such an assemblage of beauty and fashion ever to be remembered by the brethren of the Lodge . Among the Brs . we observed , Br . Hogg , W . M ., Br . White , G . S ., Br . Potter ,

P . G . I . W ., Br . Ledger , Br . Mellish , John Mott Thearle , G . W . Bell , R . C . Bell , F . Slight , Straight , Palmer , Austin , Aspall , Lewis , Law , Webster , Smith , 0 . Law , Sargood , Roberts , and a number of other distinguished brethren . The dinner was of the most recherche description , every delicacy in and out of season ; and the whole arrangement of the banquet reflects the highest credit upon Br . Bathe , who on this occasion had devoted the whole of the London Tavern to the accommodation of the brethren of the Moira and then- friends . Apropos of the

the dinner , and in parenthesis ( we would remark upon the absurdity of having the bills of fare in French , —many of the visitors do not understand it , and not one of the waiters . We had the hardihood to request a waiter to bring us a plate of the " Compote de Pigeon a la Financier , " the request evidently much disturbed his mind ; but with that ability in meeting exigencies so peculiar to waiters , he departed and returned with lamb chops and cucumber , evidently not the dish with the long name we so desired to have ) . The usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . with his usual eloquence . Those requiring it were responded toby Brs . White , G . S ., Potter , Sargood , Roberts , Smith , & c .

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