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Metropolitan.

assisted by his officers . The brethren then proceeded to banquet . After the usual loyal Masonie toasts , the W . M . proposed the health of the Prov . G . Officers which was responded to by Bro . Bowles , of No . 59 . He also proposed the health of the visiting brethren , Bro . Bowles , P . M , No . 59 ; B . Ledger , No . 109 ; Home , No . 109 ; Bigbie , No . 109 ; Whistler , No . 2 , Ireland ; ancl Lempriere , Devon ; ancl expressed the great pleasure ^] e felt in having the honour of their attendance . Bro . Lempriere returned thanks on behalf of himself ancl his

brother visitors , for the pleasure they hacl experienced in seeing the excellent working of the lodge , ancl the truly hospitable manner in which they had been received , ancl adverted to the great advantage of Freemasonry to those who travelled in different parts of the world , in illustration of which he related an incident which occurred at the last lodge he visited in South America . A brotheralso a visitor thereinformed

, , them that , in travelling by steam-boat on the river Mississippi , he nearly lost his life by the blowing up of the engine ; he , however , reached the shore , but ivithout any money , ancl very few clothes . He contrived with considerable difficulty to reach St . Louis , where he was entirely unknown , but on applying to a Freemasons' Lodge held there , he ivas most kindly ancl hospitably received , and the lodge gave him £ 20 , on the condition that he repaid it in four

instalments , by giving £ 5 to each of the four loclges he next visited . Having paid three instalments to three different lodges he hacl visited , he paid the last £ o , and took a receipt from the Secretary , in the presence of Bro . Lempriere . Bro . Cole proposed the health of the TV . M . Bro . Behrens , and in doing so , expressed the great pleasure felt by the lodge at the excellent manner in which he discharged the ditties of his office , which was greatly enhanced by his being a child

of its own . He also thanked him for his handsome and liberal present of new furniture . The TV . M ., in returning thanks , assured the brethren that he felt duly impressed with the obligation imposed on him in accepting the office of Master , and assured them that he would still exert himself to the utmost to discharge it . He then proposed the health of the Past Masters , and thanked them for the very eminent services they had rendered ; and also the Officers of the lodgefor the efficient manner in ivhich they

dis-, charged their several duties . PHCEXIX LODGE ( No . 202 ) . —At the first meeting of this lodge for the season , on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., Bro . Maslin , TV . M , Xiresiding , Bro . Carter was ably passed to the second degree . Two candidates were proposed for initiation . The brethren then

adjourned to dinner , ancl passed a pleasant evening , much enhanced by some excellent singing . DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . " ~ 208 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th , at the Masonic Hall , Fetter-lane . Bro . Jos . Smith , P . M . and Treas . ( in the absence of Bro . Haydon , W . M . ) presided ; Bro . Moore , S . W . ; Bro . Eussen , J . TV . ; Bro . Wilson , S . D . ; and Bro . H . Thompson , I . G . The lodge having been duly opened , the TV . M . pro . tern proceeded topass Bros . Simpson , Bargent , Last , Slater ,

TVavel ! , and Merriman , to the second degree . Mr . William Sutherland , Mr . Frederick Benjamin Meri-itt , and Mv . Thomas Necdham , were severally introduced and initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The next business was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , and the choice fell upon Bro . Moore . Bro . Joseph Smith was re-elected Treas ., ancl Bro . Bradley , Tyler for the ensuing year . It was also resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel , of the value of five guineasbe presented to BroHaydonTV . M . on his

, . , , retirement from the chair . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and responded to , the W . M . gave " The Health of their newly initiated Brethren , " for which Bro . Sutherland returned thanks . The W . M . next gave "The Healths of the Visitors , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Dickie , W . M . of the Strong Man Lodge . —Bro . Dickie acknowledged the hospitality he had nt ali times received from the Domatic Lodge

, and those who once visited it were strongly induced to visit again . — Bro . Baker , P . M ., proposed "The Healthof the W . M . of the Evening , Bro . Joseph Smith . " —The W . M . acknowledged the compliment , and said he would at all times do Ids best to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The TV . M . pro . lent , said the next toast he had to propose was that of "The Health of their TV . M ., " aud he felt-assured that they musfc all regret his absence . He knew that they all highly

respected their TV . M ., as he had had to pass through a very trying year ; but , to his credit , he hacl looked only to the ~ prosperity of the lodge , and he ivould have the satisfaction , on quitting the chair , to leave it to his successor in a prosperous position . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm . —The next toast was that of "The P . M . s " of the Lodge , " for which Bro . Baker returned thanks . Bro . BrettP . M . also returned thanksand said it would

, , , at all times be most gratifying to them to witness the prosperity of the lodge , and nothing should be wanting on their parts to improve and perpetuate its successful career . Bro . Moore in appropriate terms returned thanks for " The Health of the W . M . elect / and Bro . Russen for " The Officers of the Domatic Lodge . " Some '

other toasts were given , ancl the proceedings were brought to a close in a most harmonious manner . ST . JAMES ' S UKIOS LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , 13 th Nov . Bros . Whittet and Stoner were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason ; Bros . Williams , Campbell , ancl Eown , passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , ancl Mr . Farwig initiated in Masonry , the ceremonies being most ably performed by the TV . M . Bro . Stacey . The visitors were ,

Bros . Gotham , of No . 165 , Browne , 205 , Lipman , 218 , Pinker , P . M ., 267 ancl 980 , Biggs , 630 , Reilev , 1051 , Garrod , 1090 , ancl Prov . S . G . D . of Herts , Gibson 1151 , Nash , 1051 , Pinton , 1071 . PERCY LODGE ( NO . 234 ) . —At a regular meeting of this lodge held on Tuesday , November 12 , at the Ship and'Turtle , Leadenhallstreet , Bro . J . R . Warren , TV . M ., presided , attended by his Wardens , Past Masters , ancl others . A ballot was taken for the admission of two gentlemenwho will be initiated at the next lodge . The TV . M .

, announced that he had undertaken the stewardship for the Benevolent Institution festival in January , ancl hoped he should be supported by several members of the lodge . After the transaction of the routine business the lodge was closed , ancl adjourned until December . The brethren afterwards reassembled at the banquet . The TV . M . went through the accustomed formula of toasts , dwelling but briefly on each . To the visitors , with whose company they were honouredfor himself ancl the other members he offered the riht

, g hand of fellowship , the visitors being Bros . Ii . J . Scott , No . 25 ; Davis , P . M ., and E . W . Cathire , No . 87 ; H . Empson , TV . M . No . 275 , anil How , P . M . No . 861 . —Bro . Davis responded , and complimented the lodge on being presided over by so able a working Mason as Bro . J . R . Warren , whose diligence and energy gave a high character to the lodges ^ of Instruction with ivhich he was connected . —Bro . Burrell , P . M ., proposed the health of the TV . M .,

whom they hacl known for some years . He had passed the chair of two other loclges , and bore on his breast the testimonials of their approbation . He hacl now reached the chair of his mother lodge , which must necessarily be the desire of every Mason . They had seen bow efficiently and conrteousy he conducted the business , ancl the lodge had every reason to be proud of so excellent a JIaster , more especially from the support he gave to the Percy Lodge of Instruction . —The W . M . in reply said , beyond thanking them for their kind wishes , so usual a toast did not demand many words ; but as the Lodge of Instruction had been referred to , he must say it deserved all the support that could possibly be given to it . It was the oldest but

one of those schools , ancl he earnestly hoped that ere long they would have some established form of ritual which every lodge should be compelled to follow . —The TV . M . next noticed the services of the P . M . s , more particularly referring to Bro . Thorn , the the attention he paid to the business of the lodge , was entitled to Treas . and Bro . Lambert , the Hon . Sec . ; Bro . Burrell , likewise , from their gratitude . To this Bro . Burrell replied , and the TV . M . afterwards more particularly alluded to the admirable way in which Bro .

Lambert discharged the ononis duties of Sec . ; he also well sustained the character of No . 234 in Grancl Lodge , and the regular attendance he gave at the Colonial Board was well-known . — -Bro . Lambert referred to the duties of the Secretary , who had really the whole business of the lodge to arrange , ancl if anything went wrong , the Master always referred to the Secretary . He was , liowever , much encouraged by the enthusiastic reception given to the toast , and hence should conclude his conduct was approved of . — " The Officers "

were also acknowledged , and the last toast given by the Tyler ended a pleasant meeting . JORDAN LODGE ( NO . 237 . )—At a regular meeting of this lodge held on Friday , Nov . 16 , at Freemasons' Tavern , Bro . F . TV . Poldsborough , 3 I . D ., the TV . M ., presided . Bro . James Shepherd , P . 3 I ., No . 29 , was admitted as a joining member , ancl the following gentlemen initiated into Masonry -. —Messrs . C . B . Durham , Thomas

Mayo , Peter Robinson , ancl . John Brooksbank . On the motion ofthe TV . M ., one guinea was voted in aid of the testimonial to Bro . Henley . Bro . C . Swan , J . TV ., tendered himself as steward to represent the lodge at the approaching festival of the Benevolent Institution . After the disposal of general business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . In the course ofthe evening , " The Health of the Visitors " was iven' bthe TV . M . ancl BroHow

g y , . , in responding for himself and Bros . Stevens and Thompson , said he could not but remark that every officer was in his place and perfect iu his duties . The visitors had also to acknowledge the courteous hospitality of the members , especially the attention thoy hacl received from Bro . Arliss , the Director of Ceremonies . BEIGRAVE LODGE ( NO . 1051 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at St . James ' s HallRegent-streeton Wednesdaythe 1-fth

, , , inst ., when the installation of Bro . Hunting , the W . M . elect , took place . There ivas a good attendance of the brethren , ancl many visitors , including Bros . Pinkess , P . M . 269 , 9 S 0 ; Blackburn , P . M . 169 ; Allen , P . M ., 276 ; Burton Ford , 211 ; Simpson , 211 ; Dtibaeh , 630 , itc . The lodge was opened at half-past four by Bro . J . G . Frond , TV . M . The minutes of the last meetins having been read

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CLASSICAL THEOLOGY.—XXXVII. Article 1
MASONIC JOTTINGS FROM ABROAD. Article 2
STRAY THOUGHTS ON THE ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF THE FINE ARTS. Article 4
ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHÆLOOGY. Article 5
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 10
CLASSICAL THEOLOGY. Article 10
THE GRAND MASTER OF CANADA. Article 11
MASONIC HALLS. Article 11
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 12
GRAND LODGE. Article 12
METROPOLITAN. Article 12
PROVINCIAL. Article 16
TURKEY. Article 18
Poetry. Article 19
THE SOUL'S MORNING. Article 19
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 19
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. Article 19
THE WEEK. Article 19
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Metropolitan.

assisted by his officers . The brethren then proceeded to banquet . After the usual loyal Masonie toasts , the W . M . proposed the health of the Prov . G . Officers which was responded to by Bro . Bowles , of No . 59 . He also proposed the health of the visiting brethren , Bro . Bowles , P . M , No . 59 ; B . Ledger , No . 109 ; Home , No . 109 ; Bigbie , No . 109 ; Whistler , No . 2 , Ireland ; ancl Lempriere , Devon ; ancl expressed the great pleasure ^] e felt in having the honour of their attendance . Bro . Lempriere returned thanks on behalf of himself ancl his

brother visitors , for the pleasure they hacl experienced in seeing the excellent working of the lodge , ancl the truly hospitable manner in which they had been received , ancl adverted to the great advantage of Freemasonry to those who travelled in different parts of the world , in illustration of which he related an incident which occurred at the last lodge he visited in South America . A brotheralso a visitor thereinformed

, , them that , in travelling by steam-boat on the river Mississippi , he nearly lost his life by the blowing up of the engine ; he , however , reached the shore , but ivithout any money , ancl very few clothes . He contrived with considerable difficulty to reach St . Louis , where he was entirely unknown , but on applying to a Freemasons' Lodge held there , he ivas most kindly ancl hospitably received , and the lodge gave him £ 20 , on the condition that he repaid it in four

instalments , by giving £ 5 to each of the four loclges he next visited . Having paid three instalments to three different lodges he hacl visited , he paid the last £ o , and took a receipt from the Secretary , in the presence of Bro . Lempriere . Bro . Cole proposed the health of the TV . M . Bro . Behrens , and in doing so , expressed the great pleasure felt by the lodge at the excellent manner in which he discharged the ditties of his office , which was greatly enhanced by his being a child

of its own . He also thanked him for his handsome and liberal present of new furniture . The TV . M ., in returning thanks , assured the brethren that he felt duly impressed with the obligation imposed on him in accepting the office of Master , and assured them that he would still exert himself to the utmost to discharge it . He then proposed the health of the Past Masters , and thanked them for the very eminent services they had rendered ; and also the Officers of the lodgefor the efficient manner in ivhich they

dis-, charged their several duties . PHCEXIX LODGE ( No . 202 ) . —At the first meeting of this lodge for the season , on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., Bro . Maslin , TV . M , Xiresiding , Bro . Carter was ably passed to the second degree . Two candidates were proposed for initiation . The brethren then

adjourned to dinner , ancl passed a pleasant evening , much enhanced by some excellent singing . DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . " ~ 208 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th , at the Masonic Hall , Fetter-lane . Bro . Jos . Smith , P . M . and Treas . ( in the absence of Bro . Haydon , W . M . ) presided ; Bro . Moore , S . W . ; Bro . Eussen , J . TV . ; Bro . Wilson , S . D . ; and Bro . H . Thompson , I . G . The lodge having been duly opened , the TV . M . pro . tern proceeded topass Bros . Simpson , Bargent , Last , Slater ,

TVavel ! , and Merriman , to the second degree . Mr . William Sutherland , Mr . Frederick Benjamin Meri-itt , and Mv . Thomas Necdham , were severally introduced and initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The next business was the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , and the choice fell upon Bro . Moore . Bro . Joseph Smith was re-elected Treas ., ancl Bro . Bradley , Tyler for the ensuing year . It was also resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel , of the value of five guineasbe presented to BroHaydonTV . M . on his

, . , , retirement from the chair . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and responded to , the W . M . gave " The Health of their newly initiated Brethren , " for which Bro . Sutherland returned thanks . The W . M . next gave "The Healths of the Visitors , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Dickie , W . M . of the Strong Man Lodge . —Bro . Dickie acknowledged the hospitality he had nt ali times received from the Domatic Lodge

, and those who once visited it were strongly induced to visit again . — Bro . Baker , P . M ., proposed "The Healthof the W . M . of the Evening , Bro . Joseph Smith . " —The W . M . acknowledged the compliment , and said he would at all times do Ids best to promote the prosperity of the lodge . The TV . M . pro . lent , said the next toast he had to propose was that of "The Health of their TV . M ., " aud he felt-assured that they musfc all regret his absence . He knew that they all highly

respected their TV . M ., as he had had to pass through a very trying year ; but , to his credit , he hacl looked only to the ~ prosperity of the lodge , and he ivould have the satisfaction , on quitting the chair , to leave it to his successor in a prosperous position . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm . —The next toast was that of "The P . M . s " of the Lodge , " for which Bro . Baker returned thanks . Bro . BrettP . M . also returned thanksand said it would

, , , at all times be most gratifying to them to witness the prosperity of the lodge , and nothing should be wanting on their parts to improve and perpetuate its successful career . Bro . Moore in appropriate terms returned thanks for " The Health of the W . M . elect / and Bro . Russen for " The Officers of the Domatic Lodge . " Some '

other toasts were given , ancl the proceedings were brought to a close in a most harmonious manner . ST . JAMES ' S UKIOS LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , 13 th Nov . Bros . Whittet and Stoner were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason ; Bros . Williams , Campbell , ancl Eown , passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , ancl Mr . Farwig initiated in Masonry , the ceremonies being most ably performed by the TV . M . Bro . Stacey . The visitors were ,

Bros . Gotham , of No . 165 , Browne , 205 , Lipman , 218 , Pinker , P . M ., 267 ancl 980 , Biggs , 630 , Reilev , 1051 , Garrod , 1090 , ancl Prov . S . G . D . of Herts , Gibson 1151 , Nash , 1051 , Pinton , 1071 . PERCY LODGE ( NO . 234 ) . —At a regular meeting of this lodge held on Tuesday , November 12 , at the Ship and'Turtle , Leadenhallstreet , Bro . J . R . Warren , TV . M ., presided , attended by his Wardens , Past Masters , ancl others . A ballot was taken for the admission of two gentlemenwho will be initiated at the next lodge . The TV . M .

, announced that he had undertaken the stewardship for the Benevolent Institution festival in January , ancl hoped he should be supported by several members of the lodge . After the transaction of the routine business the lodge was closed , ancl adjourned until December . The brethren afterwards reassembled at the banquet . The TV . M . went through the accustomed formula of toasts , dwelling but briefly on each . To the visitors , with whose company they were honouredfor himself ancl the other members he offered the riht

, g hand of fellowship , the visitors being Bros . Ii . J . Scott , No . 25 ; Davis , P . M ., and E . W . Cathire , No . 87 ; H . Empson , TV . M . No . 275 , anil How , P . M . No . 861 . —Bro . Davis responded , and complimented the lodge on being presided over by so able a working Mason as Bro . J . R . Warren , whose diligence and energy gave a high character to the lodges ^ of Instruction with ivhich he was connected . —Bro . Burrell , P . M ., proposed the health of the TV . M .,

whom they hacl known for some years . He had passed the chair of two other loclges , and bore on his breast the testimonials of their approbation . He hacl now reached the chair of his mother lodge , which must necessarily be the desire of every Mason . They had seen bow efficiently and conrteousy he conducted the business , ancl the lodge had every reason to be proud of so excellent a JIaster , more especially from the support he gave to the Percy Lodge of Instruction . —The W . M . in reply said , beyond thanking them for their kind wishes , so usual a toast did not demand many words ; but as the Lodge of Instruction had been referred to , he must say it deserved all the support that could possibly be given to it . It was the oldest but

one of those schools , ancl he earnestly hoped that ere long they would have some established form of ritual which every lodge should be compelled to follow . —The TV . M . next noticed the services of the P . M . s , more particularly referring to Bro . Thorn , the the attention he paid to the business of the lodge , was entitled to Treas . and Bro . Lambert , the Hon . Sec . ; Bro . Burrell , likewise , from their gratitude . To this Bro . Burrell replied , and the TV . M . afterwards more particularly alluded to the admirable way in which Bro .

Lambert discharged the ononis duties of Sec . ; he also well sustained the character of No . 234 in Grancl Lodge , and the regular attendance he gave at the Colonial Board was well-known . — -Bro . Lambert referred to the duties of the Secretary , who had really the whole business of the lodge to arrange , ancl if anything went wrong , the Master always referred to the Secretary . He was , liowever , much encouraged by the enthusiastic reception given to the toast , and hence should conclude his conduct was approved of . — " The Officers "

were also acknowledged , and the last toast given by the Tyler ended a pleasant meeting . JORDAN LODGE ( NO . 237 . )—At a regular meeting of this lodge held on Friday , Nov . 16 , at Freemasons' Tavern , Bro . F . TV . Poldsborough , 3 I . D ., the TV . M ., presided . Bro . James Shepherd , P . 3 I ., No . 29 , was admitted as a joining member , ancl the following gentlemen initiated into Masonry -. —Messrs . C . B . Durham , Thomas

Mayo , Peter Robinson , ancl . John Brooksbank . On the motion ofthe TV . M ., one guinea was voted in aid of the testimonial to Bro . Henley . Bro . C . Swan , J . TV ., tendered himself as steward to represent the lodge at the approaching festival of the Benevolent Institution . After the disposal of general business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . In the course ofthe evening , " The Health of the Visitors " was iven' bthe TV . M . ancl BroHow

g y , . , in responding for himself and Bros . Stevens and Thompson , said he could not but remark that every officer was in his place and perfect iu his duties . The visitors had also to acknowledge the courteous hospitality of the members , especially the attention thoy hacl received from Bro . Arliss , the Director of Ceremonies . BEIGRAVE LODGE ( NO . 1051 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at St . James ' s HallRegent-streeton Wednesdaythe 1-fth

, , , inst ., when the installation of Bro . Hunting , the W . M . elect , took place . There ivas a good attendance of the brethren , ancl many visitors , including Bros . Pinkess , P . M . 269 , 9 S 0 ; Blackburn , P . M . 169 ; Allen , P . M ., 276 ; Burton Ford , 211 ; Simpson , 211 ; Dtibaeh , 630 , itc . The lodge was opened at half-past four by Bro . J . G . Frond , TV . M . The minutes of the last meetins having been read

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