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were listened to with great attention , and tho toast was enthnsiastically received . The W . M . in tho courso of his reply said the chair of AV . M . was a proud position , and ono to which every Mason who took a living interest in tho science should aspire . The study of Masonry daily revealed fresh charms to those who investigated its mysteries , and without study it was impossible to appreciate its

excellencies . It would bo his aim as the AV . M . of tho Lodge to excite in tho minds of its members a desire to regard Masonry as something moro than a pleasant medium of friendly communication , so thafc in that old legendary birthplace of tho Order in England they might take a high stand as intelligent Masons , and never forget thafc delightful as wero such occasions as the present , thoy had

other and higher aims , the pursuit of which would amply repay them , by intellectually and morally raising them in their tastes and sympathies . Tho W . M . in proposing tho health of tho installing officer , Bro . T . Cooper , said thoy would all deeply regret the cause of tho absn'c i , f their old friend aud brother , but severe illness had made it quite impossible for him to be present . Ho was , however ,

happily recovering , and had desired hia deepest regrets and kindest wishes to be expressed to tho Lodgo . Tho toast was received with the utmost cordiality . Bro . S . B . Ellis P . M . AVentworth Sheffield gavo Prosperity to the Eboracum Lodge , heartily congratulating tho brethren upon the great success which had attended their efforts , and expressing tho belief that tho establishment of tho Lodgo had been of very

great service to Masonry in York . Tho W . M . in reply alluded to tho early difficulties attending the formation of tho Lodge , but said that thoy could afford now to regard with equanimity their former struggles . Thoy had been involved in very heavy and unexpected expenses , but they had on tho other hand met with corresponding success . Tho Lodgo had done well , and especially as

regarded tho Charities . Ifc had been represented afc two of the Festivals , and had subscribed for charitable purposes during its first year nearly £ 80 , a circumstance very unusual with so young a Provincial Lodge . It was their intention to continue to act in tho Masonic and straightforward way in which thoy had begun , and so doing they had no fears for the future . The

W . M . then gavo The Sister Lodges of tho Provinc , saying that whilst their first thoughts should always bo to themselves , they should retain a warm corner for the other Lodges . Thoy must never forget that they were only members of ono vast fraternity , a gigantic organization , " a girdle round about tho earth , " and that success iu one Lodge ought to moan success in the entire Order . A certain kind of

rivalry there should be between Lodges , bufc it should be of a right kind . It prevented stagnation , but it should bo only a friendly strife for perfection in working , in the selection of candidates , in the study of the Eoyal Art and its kindred sciences . Ho would couple with the toast tho name of Bro . S . Maltby P . M . 236 . Bro . Maltby in replying alluded in most kindly terms to the Eboracum Lodge ,

congratulated ifc upon its progress , and trusted that he might be spared to see it flourish and grow for many years to come . Bro . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O . gave tho health of tho Visiting Brethren , and said that tho Eboracum brethren counted themselves happy in having amongst them so many representatives of other Lodges . Bro . Foster AV . M . 121-8 replied , and tho AV . M . then gave tho health of the

Wardens and Officers . This was responded to by Bro . J . S . Cumberland S . W ., who dwelt upon tho zeal shown by tho members of the Lodge in the support of the chair since the consecration in last year . Bro . C . F . Matier gave tho Masonic Charities , and in a most interesting address sketched out tho history of tho rise and progress of the three Institutions , showing the groat claims they had on tho support

of tho brethren . He also gave a pleasant account of visits paid by him to the Boys' School . Tho speech and toasts were warmly greeted , and responded to by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who represented the Lodgo at the last Boys' Festival . In his reply he alluded to the step taken by tho Eboracnm Lodge in adding the sum of fonr shillings to each subscription , initiation and joining fee , in

order to form a fund for tho endowing of the chairs of the Lodge in perpetuity , with votes in the Charities . The AV . M . then gavo prosperity to the City of York , and spoke with regret of the absence of thoir Bro . tho Eight ; Hon . the Lord Mayor , who had fully intended being present , bufc at the last moment had been prevented by a close impending domestic affliction . Tho very name of York stirred up iu

the breast of every Mason thoughts of the Craft , associated with tho days of hoar antiquity , when the ancient operative brethren met ; in Lodge in the Crypt of York Minster , and thence emerged into the light of day , to resume thoir handicraft labours , and ( as Mr . Street told them ) sometimes to " scamp " their work . In this respect he hoped the brethren would not follow their pious example . The toast

was generously received and afterwards responded to , in the absence of the Lord Mayor , by Bro . Councillor Eymor . The Tyler ' s toast then brought the formal proceedings to a happy close . Tho toast list was enlivened by a number of songs , by Bros . J . S . Cumberland , Craven , A . T . B . Turner , T . Humphries and P . Pearson , tho

accom-Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1524 . —The regular meeting was held on Thursday , 29 th November , at the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston . There wore present—Bros . J . B . Shackleton W . M ., Fred . Brasted AV . S . acting S . AV ., Bernard Meyer J . W ., J . C . Chapman P . M . Treasurer , AV . II . Lee P . M . Secretary , N . Green S . D ., W . F . Brand J . D ., F . Meyer I . G .,

E . Dignam AV . S ., G . C . Young Organist ; and Bros . J . Varney , E . Polak , AV . E . Jameson , T . Norman , L . Hoi lings worth , F . H , Beensen , T . Bonner , C . AV . Smyth , E . George , G . Ferrar , C . J . Olley , E . Fisher , A . E . Olley , A . Ferrar , J . Hill , G . Davies , AV . Beasley , J . Dexter , H . G . Moon , G . J . Reynolds , C . T . Brame , E . George , E . A . Harding , J . Bell , W . T . Ford , S . Blow , A . Loefiler , T . Bigg , 0 . Lorkin . and J . Stokes , Visitors—Bros . R , Coombs J . D , Fortitude

panisfc being Bro . C . G . Padel . Amongst the members of the Lodge present were Bros . P . H . Eowland P . M ., J . Kay Sec , M . Cooper , J . T . Seller , G . Simpson , T . D . Smith , M . Millington , Irving , AVare , Abbey , J . F . Taylor , Banks , Goodall , Shilleto , Eev . J . Metcalfe , J . R . Jackson , J . Morgan , & c .

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and Old Cumberland Lodgo No . 12 , J . Whitfield Priory Lodge No . 1000 , AV . F . Royen Camden Lodgo No . 704 , Rent AVest Kent Lodgo No . 1297 . Lodgo was opened in due form . Minutes of last regular meeting , held 27 th September , also Emergencies , on the 11 th and 25 th October , wero road and confirmed . Lodgo opened in the second degree , aud Bros . 0 . J . Olley , A . E . Olley , Hollingsworth , Norman ,

aud Fisher answered tho usnal questions , wero entrusted , and withdrew . Lodge was opened in tho third degree , and tho above-named brethren wero duly raised , each candidate being taken separately . Lodgo was resumed to tho first degree , and Bros . Bigg , Blow , Bell , Dexter , and Beasley wero examined , and in duo course passed to tho P . O . degreo . Ballots wero taken for three candidates for initiation ,

which proved unanimous m their favour . Mr . Ford , being in attend , ance , was regularly initiated into tho Order . Bro . Shackleton performed all tho ceremonies most impressively , and with faultless precision , Tho next bnsiness was the election of AV . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Bernard Meyer , the J . W ., was unanimously elected . Ho thanked the brethren , and pledged himself to a strict performance of tho duties

of his high position . Tho election of Treasurer resulted in favour of Bro . J . B . Shackleton . A voto of thanks was ordered to bo recorded on tho minutes to Bro . Chapman P . M . for his services as Treasurer during tho year . Bro . Gilchrist was re-elected T yler , and Bros . Harding , Varney , and C . Lorkin wore appointed auditors , in addition to those provided for by the bye-laws . A Committee , consisting of

Bros . G . C . Young Organist , J . Stokos , andF . Brasted wero appointed to consider tho propriety of purchasing a harmonium . Tho Lod <* o hitherto had been much indebted to the W . M . for lending them one . Letters expressing regret afc their inability to attend were read from Bros . Colonel Francis Burdett P . G . AV . P . G . M . Middlesex , & c ., Ac , F . Walters P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex , and others . Bro . Chapman

P . M . proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the Lodgo funds to purchase a Past Master ' s Jewel , to be presented to Bro . J . B . Shackleton . This was seconded b y Bro . Loo P . M . and Secretary , and carried unanimously . The AV . M . gavo notice of motion thafc at next regular meeting he should propose that tho Secretary havo the privilege of inviting a visitor free of expense .

Lodgo was then closed till tho last Thursday in January , and tho brethren sat down to a banquet , which was provided by Bro . G . Ferrar with his usual liberality , and was served with every care and attention . On the removal of tho cloth , the Queen and the Craft was proposed and responded to , and was followed by the National Anthem . H . R . H . tho Prince of AVales our M . AV . G . M . was received in a manner

that proved tho members of tho Duke of Connaught Lodgo fully appreciated the honour of being presided over by so distinguished a brother . Tho toast was followed by "God Bless the Princo of Wales . " Tho next on tho list , the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , with the rest ; of the Grand Officers Present and Past , was offered , and the AV . M . expressed regret that ; Bro . Buss , Assistant

Grand Secretary , was nofc present on thafc occasion . Bro . Leo P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Chapman I . P . M ., next proposed tho health of the AV . M ., Bro . Shackleton , remarking thafc his ( the AV . M . ' s ) year of office would bo long remembered by the Lodge , both for tho excellent rendering of the various ceremonies and tho genial and hearty way Bro . Shackleton had presided afc the banquet table .

Bro . Shackleton thanked Bro . Lee and the brethren for their kindness in proposing and responding to the toast . Twelve months since ho accepted the post of W . M . ; ho determined to discharge his duties to tho best of his ability , and if the brethren were satisfied with his work , ho felt very much gratified . Ho had to thank them for tho many kindnesses they had shown him durin "

his year of office , especially those brethren who had so ably assisted in the working of tho Lodge . Bro . Leo had most ably seconded his endeavours , and it was only doing justice to express his conviction that the success of the Lod ge was in great measure duo to the great interest Bro . Lee had taken iu promoting its interests . Ho trusted ho would continue to render successive Masters thafc

assistance which to him had been so serviceable . The next toast was tho W . M . elect . Bro . Shackleton had great pleasure in proposing his health ; ho was one of tho founders of tho Lodge , and had always taken great interest iu its affairs ; he was thoroughly up in the working , and would give thorn every satisfaction . Bro . Bernard Meyer in thanking the brethren for the high honour they had con .

ferred upon him , assured them he would do the best ho could . Ho felt how difficult it would to follow such able brethren as their AV . M . and Bro . Leo , bufc hoped , with their assistance and the kindness of the brethren , to acquit himself satisfactorily . The Visitors was next given , and was responded to by Bro . Coombs . Tho initiate was duly honoured , the W . M . remarking that Bro . Ford was tho 20 th

candidate he had had the pleasure of initiating during his year of office . After a reply from Bro . Ford , tho Officers of fcho Lodgo was proposed , and replied to by Bros . Green S . D ., Brand J . D ., Meyer I . G ., Brasted and Dignam AV . S . During tho evening Bros . Coombs , Varney , Brasted , Dexter , Beasley , and

Younnfavoured tho brethren with some capital songs . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought tho evening ' s proceedings to a close , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated . AVe may add that the brethren subscribed a sum to purchase a founder ' s jewel , which was presented to Bro . Shackleton as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the many services rendered to tho Lodge .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held its usual meeting at Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King aud Queen , Norton Folgato , on Friday , the 30 th ult . Present—Bros . Hino AV . M ., Smith S . AV ., Lane J . W ., Fenncr Preceptor , Townsend Sec , Tatten S . D ., Campbell J . D ., Crouch I . G ., also Bros . Bolton , Stroud , Gordon , Posenor sen .,

Pearcy , & c . Ihe usual preliminaries being observed , the minutes wero read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Gordon acting as candidate . The first and second sections of tho lecture wore worked by Bro . Fcuuer , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Smith was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

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were listened to with great attention , and tho toast was enthnsiastically received . The W . M . in tho courso of his reply said the chair of AV . M . was a proud position , and ono to which every Mason who took a living interest in tho science should aspire . The study of Masonry daily revealed fresh charms to those who investigated its mysteries , and without study it was impossible to appreciate its

excellencies . It would bo his aim as the AV . M . of tho Lodge to excite in tho minds of its members a desire to regard Masonry as something moro than a pleasant medium of friendly communication , so thafc in that old legendary birthplace of tho Order in England they might take a high stand as intelligent Masons , and never forget thafc delightful as wero such occasions as the present , thoy had

other and higher aims , the pursuit of which would amply repay them , by intellectually and morally raising them in their tastes and sympathies . Tho W . M . in proposing tho health of tho installing officer , Bro . T . Cooper , said thoy would all deeply regret the cause of tho absn'c i , f their old friend aud brother , but severe illness had made it quite impossible for him to be present . Ho was , however ,

happily recovering , and had desired hia deepest regrets and kindest wishes to be expressed to tho Lodgo . Tho toast was received with the utmost cordiality . Bro . S . B . Ellis P . M . AVentworth Sheffield gavo Prosperity to the Eboracum Lodge , heartily congratulating tho brethren upon the great success which had attended their efforts , and expressing tho belief that tho establishment of tho Lodgo had been of very

great service to Masonry in York . Tho W . M . in reply alluded to tho early difficulties attending the formation of tho Lodge , but said that thoy could afford now to regard with equanimity their former struggles . Thoy had been involved in very heavy and unexpected expenses , but they had on tho other hand met with corresponding success . Tho Lodgo had done well , and especially as

regarded tho Charities . Ifc had been represented afc two of the Festivals , and had subscribed for charitable purposes during its first year nearly £ 80 , a circumstance very unusual with so young a Provincial Lodge . It was their intention to continue to act in tho Masonic and straightforward way in which thoy had begun , and so doing they had no fears for the future . The

W . M . then gavo The Sister Lodges of tho Provinc , saying that whilst their first thoughts should always bo to themselves , they should retain a warm corner for the other Lodges . Thoy must never forget that they were only members of ono vast fraternity , a gigantic organization , " a girdle round about tho earth , " and that success iu one Lodge ought to moan success in the entire Order . A certain kind of

rivalry there should be between Lodges , bufc it should be of a right kind . It prevented stagnation , but it should bo only a friendly strife for perfection in working , in the selection of candidates , in the study of the Eoyal Art and its kindred sciences . Ho would couple with the toast tho name of Bro . S . Maltby P . M . 236 . Bro . Maltby in replying alluded in most kindly terms to the Eboracum Lodge ,

congratulated ifc upon its progress , and trusted that he might be spared to see it flourish and grow for many years to come . Bro . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O . gave tho health of tho Visiting Brethren , and said that tho Eboracum brethren counted themselves happy in having amongst them so many representatives of other Lodges . Bro . Foster AV . M . 121-8 replied , and tho AV . M . then gave tho health of the

Wardens and Officers . This was responded to by Bro . J . S . Cumberland S . W ., who dwelt upon tho zeal shown by tho members of the Lodge in the support of the chair since the consecration in last year . Bro . C . F . Matier gave tho Masonic Charities , and in a most interesting address sketched out tho history of tho rise and progress of the three Institutions , showing the groat claims they had on tho support

of tho brethren . He also gave a pleasant account of visits paid by him to the Boys' School . Tho speech and toasts were warmly greeted , and responded to by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who represented the Lodgo at the last Boys' Festival . In his reply he alluded to the step taken by tho Eboracnm Lodge in adding the sum of fonr shillings to each subscription , initiation and joining fee , in

order to form a fund for tho endowing of the chairs of the Lodge in perpetuity , with votes in the Charities . The AV . M . then gavo prosperity to the City of York , and spoke with regret of the absence of thoir Bro . tho Eight ; Hon . the Lord Mayor , who had fully intended being present , bufc at the last moment had been prevented by a close impending domestic affliction . Tho very name of York stirred up iu

the breast of every Mason thoughts of the Craft , associated with tho days of hoar antiquity , when the ancient operative brethren met ; in Lodge in the Crypt of York Minster , and thence emerged into the light of day , to resume thoir handicraft labours , and ( as Mr . Street told them ) sometimes to " scamp " their work . In this respect he hoped the brethren would not follow their pious example . The toast

was generously received and afterwards responded to , in the absence of the Lord Mayor , by Bro . Councillor Eymor . The Tyler ' s toast then brought the formal proceedings to a happy close . Tho toast list was enlivened by a number of songs , by Bros . J . S . Cumberland , Craven , A . T . B . Turner , T . Humphries and P . Pearson , tho

accom-Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 1524 . —The regular meeting was held on Thursday , 29 th November , at the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston . There wore present—Bros . J . B . Shackleton W . M ., Fred . Brasted AV . S . acting S . AV ., Bernard Meyer J . W ., J . C . Chapman P . M . Treasurer , AV . II . Lee P . M . Secretary , N . Green S . D ., W . F . Brand J . D ., F . Meyer I . G .,

E . Dignam AV . S ., G . C . Young Organist ; and Bros . J . Varney , E . Polak , AV . E . Jameson , T . Norman , L . Hoi lings worth , F . H , Beensen , T . Bonner , C . AV . Smyth , E . George , G . Ferrar , C . J . Olley , E . Fisher , A . E . Olley , A . Ferrar , J . Hill , G . Davies , AV . Beasley , J . Dexter , H . G . Moon , G . J . Reynolds , C . T . Brame , E . George , E . A . Harding , J . Bell , W . T . Ford , S . Blow , A . Loefiler , T . Bigg , 0 . Lorkin . and J . Stokes , Visitors—Bros . R , Coombs J . D , Fortitude

panisfc being Bro . C . G . Padel . Amongst the members of the Lodge present were Bros . P . H . Eowland P . M ., J . Kay Sec , M . Cooper , J . T . Seller , G . Simpson , T . D . Smith , M . Millington , Irving , AVare , Abbey , J . F . Taylor , Banks , Goodall , Shilleto , Eev . J . Metcalfe , J . R . Jackson , J . Morgan , & c .

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and Old Cumberland Lodgo No . 12 , J . Whitfield Priory Lodge No . 1000 , AV . F . Royen Camden Lodgo No . 704 , Rent AVest Kent Lodgo No . 1297 . Lodgo was opened in due form . Minutes of last regular meeting , held 27 th September , also Emergencies , on the 11 th and 25 th October , wero road and confirmed . Lodgo opened in the second degree , aud Bros . 0 . J . Olley , A . E . Olley , Hollingsworth , Norman ,

aud Fisher answered tho usnal questions , wero entrusted , and withdrew . Lodge was opened in tho third degree , and tho above-named brethren wero duly raised , each candidate being taken separately . Lodgo was resumed to tho first degree , and Bros . Bigg , Blow , Bell , Dexter , and Beasley wero examined , and in duo course passed to tho P . O . degreo . Ballots wero taken for three candidates for initiation ,

which proved unanimous m their favour . Mr . Ford , being in attend , ance , was regularly initiated into tho Order . Bro . Shackleton performed all tho ceremonies most impressively , and with faultless precision , Tho next bnsiness was the election of AV . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Bernard Meyer , the J . W ., was unanimously elected . Ho thanked the brethren , and pledged himself to a strict performance of tho duties

of his high position . Tho election of Treasurer resulted in favour of Bro . J . B . Shackleton . A voto of thanks was ordered to bo recorded on tho minutes to Bro . Chapman P . M . for his services as Treasurer during tho year . Bro . Gilchrist was re-elected T yler , and Bros . Harding , Varney , and C . Lorkin wore appointed auditors , in addition to those provided for by the bye-laws . A Committee , consisting of

Bros . G . C . Young Organist , J . Stokos , andF . Brasted wero appointed to consider tho propriety of purchasing a harmonium . Tho Lod <* o hitherto had been much indebted to the W . M . for lending them one . Letters expressing regret afc their inability to attend were read from Bros . Colonel Francis Burdett P . G . AV . P . G . M . Middlesex , & c ., Ac , F . Walters P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex , and others . Bro . Chapman

P . M . proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the Lodgo funds to purchase a Past Master ' s Jewel , to be presented to Bro . J . B . Shackleton . This was seconded b y Bro . Loo P . M . and Secretary , and carried unanimously . The AV . M . gavo notice of motion thafc at next regular meeting he should propose that tho Secretary havo the privilege of inviting a visitor free of expense .

Lodgo was then closed till tho last Thursday in January , and tho brethren sat down to a banquet , which was provided by Bro . G . Ferrar with his usual liberality , and was served with every care and attention . On the removal of tho cloth , the Queen and the Craft was proposed and responded to , and was followed by the National Anthem . H . R . H . tho Prince of AVales our M . AV . G . M . was received in a manner

that proved tho members of tho Duke of Connaught Lodgo fully appreciated the honour of being presided over by so distinguished a brother . Tho toast was followed by "God Bless the Princo of Wales . " Tho next on tho list , the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters , with the rest ; of the Grand Officers Present and Past , was offered , and the AV . M . expressed regret that ; Bro . Buss , Assistant

Grand Secretary , was nofc present on thafc occasion . Bro . Leo P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Chapman I . P . M ., next proposed tho health of the AV . M ., Bro . Shackleton , remarking thafc his ( the AV . M . ' s ) year of office would bo long remembered by the Lodge , both for tho excellent rendering of the various ceremonies and tho genial and hearty way Bro . Shackleton had presided afc the banquet table .

Bro . Shackleton thanked Bro . Lee and the brethren for their kindness in proposing and responding to the toast . Twelve months since ho accepted the post of W . M . ; ho determined to discharge his duties to tho best of his ability , and if the brethren were satisfied with his work , ho felt very much gratified . Ho had to thank them for tho many kindnesses they had shown him durin "

his year of office , especially those brethren who had so ably assisted in the working of tho Lodge . Bro . Leo had most ably seconded his endeavours , and it was only doing justice to express his conviction that the success of the Lod ge was in great measure duo to the great interest Bro . Lee had taken iu promoting its interests . Ho trusted ho would continue to render successive Masters thafc

assistance which to him had been so serviceable . The next toast was tho W . M . elect . Bro . Shackleton had great pleasure in proposing his health ; ho was one of tho founders of tho Lodge , and had always taken great interest iu its affairs ; he was thoroughly up in the working , and would give thorn every satisfaction . Bro . Bernard Meyer in thanking the brethren for the high honour they had con .

ferred upon him , assured them he would do the best ho could . Ho felt how difficult it would to follow such able brethren as their AV . M . and Bro . Leo , bufc hoped , with their assistance and the kindness of the brethren , to acquit himself satisfactorily . The Visitors was next given , and was responded to by Bro . Coombs . Tho initiate was duly honoured , the W . M . remarking that Bro . Ford was tho 20 th

candidate he had had the pleasure of initiating during his year of office . After a reply from Bro . Ford , tho Officers of fcho Lodgo was proposed , and replied to by Bros . Green S . D ., Brand J . D ., Meyer I . G ., Brasted and Dignam AV . S . During tho evening Bros . Coombs , Varney , Brasted , Dexter , Beasley , and

Younnfavoured tho brethren with some capital songs . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought tho evening ' s proceedings to a close , and the brethren shortly afterwards separated . AVe may add that the brethren subscribed a sum to purchase a founder ' s jewel , which was presented to Bro . Shackleton as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the many services rendered to tho Lodge .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held its usual meeting at Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King aud Queen , Norton Folgato , on Friday , the 30 th ult . Present—Bros . Hino AV . M ., Smith S . AV ., Lane J . W ., Fenncr Preceptor , Townsend Sec , Tatten S . D ., Campbell J . D ., Crouch I . G ., also Bros . Bolton , Stroud , Gordon , Posenor sen .,

Pearcy , & c . Ihe usual preliminaries being observed , the minutes wero read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Gordon acting as candidate . The first and second sections of tho lecture wore worked by Bro . Fcuuer , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Smith was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing week .

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