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which was unanimously agreed to . Business being concluded , about forty of the brethren adjourned to the banquet , after which the usual Masonic toasts were given , and duly responded to . Tho W . M . then took the opportunity of reminding the brethren , that at their last meeting he had to regret the absence of their " chaplain" through illness ; that worthy and respected brother was now present , and he most sincerely congratulated him on his recovery , and begged to propose his health . In responding to the toast , the Rev . Br . Laughlin begged to thank the

W . M ., and his brethren most sincerely for the feeling and affectionate manner in which his health was proposed and received . He could not , however , say that he was surprised at this kindness , for he knew that such brotherly affection was the essence of Masonic Laws and Constitutions . He saw with great satisfaction the continued increase of the brethren of this Lodge , and begged to congratulate the W . M . and brethren upon it . It could easily be accounted for , from the fact , that iu the Old Concord Lodge , there was to be seen working surpassed by no other , and he

hoped also that it might be attributed to the increasing sense entertained of the necessity for the spread of the principles of the Order . He did not consider himself touching upon the forbidden ground of politics , when he remarked that there never was a time when these principles were more necessary to actuate men than the present . As a minister of peace , lie felt it , and he believed that to bring back and seevwe in peipetuity the blessings of peace , those principles of harmony and brotherhood , of good order and love , which are the very foundations of our constitutions ,

ought to be more and more widely spread abroad : and the Masons could do both consistently with their Laws , and effectually , by exhibiting the working of those principles within them , and by their conduct towards each other . In this age of widespreading unbelief , Masonry would afford a valuable corrective , based on the belief of the one great Creator whom all adored . However they might believe as to tho extent to which He has as yet developed His plans for the regeneration of mankind , and founding all their ideas of morality upon the same volume of the sacred Law , Masons do right to form a strong barrier against the tides of infidelity and licentiousness ,

which seem like an overrunning flood , likely to involve all tilings in its mighty and destructive course . After again thanking the W . M . and brethren , tho worthy and Rev . Brother resumed his seat . Several other appropriate toasts being given , the brethren retired , after having spent a very happy and harmonious evening . DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . 296 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge , held on the 12 th of November , the W . M . Br . T . A . Adams passed three , and raised two brothers to their respective degrees . Br . Marshall , the respected J . Y / ., was elected W . M . for

the ensuing year , and a P . M . ' s jewel voted to Br . Adams , in testimony of the respect of the Lodge , and tho great success which has attended it during his year of office . ' LION AND LAMB LODGE ( N o . 227 ) . —On Thursday , the 1 st November , the members of this excellent Lodge met at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , under the presidency of Bv . Muggeridge , P . M ., acting for the W . M ., who was unavoidably absent . Br . Muggeridge performed the ceremony of raising Br . Symon to the sublime degree of a M . M . in his usual impressive style , and was ably assisted by

the Wardens of the Lodge . At tho conclusion of the Lodge business , the brethren retired to an elegant repast , served in excellent taste by the worthy host of the house . Br . Muggeridge in the chair supported by P . M ' s . Sotheron , ( the Treasurer and father of the Lodge ) Thompson , ( son of the lamented Peter Thompson ) , Butler , Goodyer , White and Bohn , 201 . A very pleasant evening was spent and the brethren separated at 11 o ' clock in perfect friendship and harmony . JERUSALEM LODGE ( No . 233 ) . —Tho first meeting of this season was hold on the

7 th November , under the presidency of Br , Lewis Crombie , W . M ., who raised a brother to the third degree . JORDAN LODGE ( No . 237 ) . —This Lodge commenced its meetings for the season at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , the 16 th ult ., Bi-. Spooaer , W . M . presiding ; when Mr . Mapp , Dr . Wiltshire , aud Mr . Laughton were initiated into Masonry by the W . M ,, in his usual able and impresive manner . The other business being merely routine , the brethren adjourned to banquet , which by the excellent style it was served up , evinced the determination of Messrs . Elkington and Co . to maintain tho high character of their establishment ; and the evening was spent in the enjoyment of every