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Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

PENGE LODGE , No . 1815 . THE installation meeting of this young Lodge was hold at the Thicket Hotel , Anerlev , on Fridav , the 2 nd instant . Present—Bros . Robt . Jackson W . M ., Wm . J . Cook S . W . and W . M . elect , Fred . J . Smith P . M ., Thos . West J . W ., Henry G . Denbigh S . D ., Geo . Bird J . D ., A . J . Cox I . C ., H . E . Frances P . P . G . S . D ., Geo . M . Downie , W .

J . Bailey , Horace Bacon , Richard Nutmorley , J . H . Francis , \ V m . T . Hockin , Wm . J . Ramsay , Alex . Oil ** .-.,,. E . Harfh- 'd P . M . 1 S 5 , 0 . Pngsley P . M . " 1586 , 0 . Newman 619 , E . Partridge 16 S 6 , Dr . flharhs Hill Drury J . W . 85 , K . S . Blackmore I . '' 27 , E . A . Bnsley 548 , Edward Whitehead Steward , Geo . Cook , T . Whiffin , E . J . M . Plotnn , Joseph jSTunnerle . y , M . Blackmore , W . W . Stevens , Adolpho Bnist , Ed .

Watkins , W . P . Shand P . M . 720 , J . G . Attwood 569 , J . C . Larner 1586 , Fred . Bullock 1586 , R . V . Harman I . G . 1692 , A . Edwards 1625 . The Lodge was opened in tbe 1 st degree by the W . M . ( Bro . R . Jackson ) in due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes of tho previous meeting being read aud confirmed , the report of the auditors was submitted , and duly passed by tho brethren , after which tho

Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree . Pro . AVm . II . Cook was then presented to tho Worshipfnl Installing Master ( Bro . Robt . Jackson ) by Bro . Fred . J . Smith P . M ., for installation , and in the cns ' nnnuy manner . The Lodge being opened in the 3 rd degree , all brethren below the rank of Installed Master retired , and a board of Installed Masters being formed , the W . M . elect was duly placed in the chair

of K . S . The brethren were re-admitted , and tho newly installed W . M . saluted , proclaimed and greeted in the East , West and South . The newly installed Master then invested as his Officers , for the ensuing year , the following brethren : —Bros . Thos . West S . W ., II . G . Denbigh J . W ., Robert Jackson I . P . M . Treasurer , Edward Whitehead Secretary , Georgo Bird S . D ., A . J . Cox J . D ., G . M . Downio I . G .,

George Cook Organist , Horace Bncon Steward , A . B . Church Tyler . The Worshipfnl Installing Master ( Bro . Jackson ) having delivered tho antient charges to the Wardens and brethren , in a most impressive manner , the W . M ., on behalf of the brethren of the Lodge , presented Bro . Jackson with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a token of their esteem and gratitude , for tho zeal and un flagging energy he

had displayed in carrying out the duties of tho chair . Bro . Jackson acknowledged the presentation in a few well chosen words ; and after hearty good wishes from the visiting brethren the Lodge was closed in harmony . Tho brethren afterwards repaired to a sumptuous repast . Presided over by the newly-installed W . M . Bro . Cook . After the banquet , the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given

and duly honoured . Bro . Jackson I . P . M . rose to propose the toast of tho evening—the health of the W . M . ; and dwelt on the zeal and ability he had displayed iu tho execution of hia duties since the formation of the Lodgo ; ho ( Bro . Jackson ) felt sure that under their W . M . ' s guidance all the ceremonies would be most efficiently rendered . To this toast tho brethren present responded

most heartily . In reply , Bro . Cook thanked tho brethren for their cordial reception of the toast , stating that it would be his earnest endeavour to prove himself worthy of the dignified position in which they had placed him , and that ho would ever have the interests of the Lodge at heart . The W . M . next proposed tho health of the I . P . M . Bro . Jackson . In proposing this toast tho W . M . expressed

the high estimation in which he ( Bro . Jackson ) was held amongst the brethren of tho Lodge , and how greatly indebted they wero to him for tho splendid manner in whioh during the past year he had conducted the ceremonies . The I . P . M . Bro . Jackson , replying to tho toast , thanked the brethren cordially for tho handsome jewel which had that day been presented him , and stated that ho should ever regard it as a token of their high esteem and confidence in him

during the year of office which had just expired . Tho toast of the visiting brethren was proposed and responded to by Bros . Harfield and Drury . Bro . Smith proposed the health of tho newly-in vested Officers of the Lodge , which was dnly acknowledged , after which , and tho Tyler ' s toast , the proceedings terminated . In the course of the evening the proceedings were enlivened by songs efficiently rendered by Bros . West , Cox , Stevens , and others . Bro . Dr . Bnsley presided at tho piano in his usual manner .

Hon . Secretary , G . Spencer J . D ., J . Togwell I . G ., E . Friedeberg W . S ., W . Steedman P . M . Tyler ; Henry Chown , A . Budd , J . Young , C . Eschwege . Visitors—Bros . G . L . Walker 429 , J . K . Pitt 469 , " T . J . -Barnes P . M . 933 , T . Loans and A . S . Judd 1421 , and G . II . Stephens . The summons convening the meeting having been read , the ballot Was taken on tho proposition to admit Messrs . J . Young nnd C .

Friars Lodge , Mb . 1349 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at Bro . J . Wright's , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , E . C . Promptly at 6 p . m . Lodge was opened by Bro . H . R . Hallam , who was assisted by the following Officers and brethren : —Bros . R . Dnrell S . W ., Dr . T . Loane 1421 kindly acting as J . W ., W . Musto P . M . and Treasurer as T . P . M ., W . Hogg ' P . M .

Eschwege into Freemasonry . This proving in favour of those gentlemen , the first-named candidate was duly admitted aud obligated by the W . M ., who then courteously vacated the chair iu favour of Bro . P . M . Musto , who proceeded to initiate Mr . C . Eschwege into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , also completing the ceremony "With the first candidate . Bro . Musto is so well known as a Preceptor

that great expectations were entertained of the mannner in which he Would perform the duties allotted him . These were most pleasantly fulfilled , for never in our recollection was the primal ccromony more impressively rendered , or candidates more intelligently admitted to tho Order . The Deaconry was efficiently performed bv Bro . E .

Priedeberg W . S ., the proposer and brothor-in-law of Bro . 0 . Eschwege the candidate . At the conclusion of the ceremony Bro . Musto received the congratulations of the brethren , and expressed his sincere thanks to Bro . Hallam for kindly allowing him the privilege of initiating Bro . Eschwege . Bro . Hallam having resumed the chair , advanced the Lodge , and duly examined Bro . H . Chown , who having ;

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proved his efficiency , was entrusted and afterwards raised to th ° sublime decree , the whole of the work being carefully rendered . Lodg closed , and tbo room having been adapted for the purpose , the brethren s t down to a well prepared banquet , which was served undergo superintendence of Bro . J . Wright Past . Grand Pursuivant . After th ¦ ¦> baminet the usual Loyal and Craft toasts wero briefly

introduced by the W . M ., and heartily received . Bro . J . Wright P . G . P . responded for the Grand Officers present and past . Bro . Musto , on raking up the travel said , Bro . P . M . Hogg and all thoso brethren who were in the habit of seeing an I . P . M . take possession of tho gavel would kno'v for what pleasant duty ho had done so . Bro . Musto assured them it was with great pleasnro ho saw so good a worker

as Bro . Hallam in tho chair . He wonld not' say Bro . Hallam ' s rendering of tho ritual was exactly liko that practised by Bro . Hogg and himself , hut it had given him much pleasure to hear his excellent working . With great pleasure ho proposed the health of tho W . Master . Bro . Judd having snng " Speed on my bark , " tho W . M . rose to thank tho brethren for tho reception they had

given to tho toast so kindly introduced by Bro . Musto . Ho had formerly no idea of ever occupying the position of W . M ., when , six or seven years ago , ho joined Freemasonry , and when ho sat as it were in isolation . Bro . Hogg , however , advised him to join a Lodgo of Instruction . About tho same timo ho received a , letter from Bro . Calvcrley , advising him to work up for office . He laid tho letter heforo

his son , and they both attended a Lodge of Instruction . Ho recollected his son managed to pass into it , but he himself failed , it being in the second degree . Bro . Musto had spoken highly of his working . Ho hoped he had deserved it ; if he had pleased them ho was satisfied . Bro . Hallam next gave tho " Initiates , " which was most enthusiastically received . Bro . P . M . Hogs sang tho " Entered Apprentice Song , " and

Bro . Young , in replying , said ho felt highly gratified with the manner in which he had been received . As long as he lived ho hoped to merit their confidence . Bro . Eschwege next said , — " If I , in the course of theso few remarks should err , forgive me on account of my youth . I thank yon , W . M ., for asking the brethren to drink my health , and the brethren for their hearty response . For a great nnmber of years one

of tho greatest desires I have looked forward to has been to be made a Freemason , when time and my circumstances shonld permit . I hope so long as you know mo I shall be found worthy of the trust and confidence—and it mnst bo great confidence—yon havo shown in admitting me into tho Order . " The " Visitors " were next toasted , and hero wo may remark every ono of that body present aro all

closely connected with the various Lodges of Instruction , and form , with tho brethren of the Friars Lodge , an imposing array of Masonic workers . Bros . P . M . Barnes and Stephens names having been connected with the toast , Bro . Barnes said , "Iu visiting them hn had never experienced so much pleasure in attending a Lodge as then . To tho many present he was no stranger ; at least

once a-year he was present , and would attend oftener if ho could spare tho timo . Ho was as a Visitor exceedingly pleased to seo an absence of all formality ; this was no doubt , owing to the num . her present being small . Tho work had been well done ; they had had good candidates—men who not only understoodbut wanted to understand what they were undertaking . He , as a

Visitor , thanked them for the way in which thoy had proposed his health , and would avail himself of every opportunity of partaking of their hospitality , when invited . Bro . G . H . Stephens also thanked the brethren for tho warmth of tho welcome extended to the Visitors ; he was gratified to see to what a high degreo of unanimity the Lodge had attained as to its working ; if that witnessed

that evening was a specimen of what tho Friars Lodgo could do on emergency , what might they not expect to find when tho regular meetings commenced ? The Past Masters were next honoured , and Bro . Musto returned thanks . He was sure Bro . Hallam would forgive him for not dilating at length on the qualities of the Past Masters . Before sitting down , however , he would tender his

most sincere thanks to the W . M . for allowing him to conduct tho initiation of Bro . Eschwege . He must confess that in this matter there had been a conspiracy . It was said that murder wonld out , and ho mnst own he had been party to a conspiracy to introduce Bro . Eschwege into the Order , and when the time arrived he should ask the W . M . to permit him to confer the third degree upon that brother . The Officers were next toasted , and Bros . P . M . ' s Hogg

and Musto and the Officers present responded . The Tyler ' s toast was given , bringing a most enjoyable evening to a pleasant close . Owing to the small number at tho table the conversation was enabled to bo general , and the newly initiated brethren in a largo measure contributed to tho enjoyment of the evening by their account of tho manners and customs of the Colonies from which they had recently returned . Songs were also ably rendered by Bros . Togwell , Judd , Hogg , and Stephens ; these greatly enlivened the proceedings .

King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —At Bro . Devine ' s , Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzrc-.-square , ou 4 th instant , Bros . J . J . Smith W . M ., Burgess S . W ., B . Kautt ' mann J . W ., Devine Treasurer , L . Solomons Secretary , L . Jacobs S . D ., Bingham I . G . ; Bros . Ginger , Strokirk , H . M . Levy , Brnnton , Seaton , Kent ,

J . C . Smith , Hemming Preceptor . The 1 st aud 4 th sections of tho 1 st lecture were worked by tho brethren . The ceremony of tho degree was then rehearsed , Bro . Brnnton acting as candidate . The working was well rendered . Tho 2 nd section of the 2 nd lecture was worked , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed very perfectly . Bro . Burgess was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

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Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

PENGE LODGE , No . 1815 . THE installation meeting of this young Lodge was hold at the Thicket Hotel , Anerlev , on Fridav , the 2 nd instant . Present—Bros . Robt . Jackson W . M ., Wm . J . Cook S . W . and W . M . elect , Fred . J . Smith P . M ., Thos . West J . W ., Henry G . Denbigh S . D ., Geo . Bird J . D ., A . J . Cox I . C ., H . E . Frances P . P . G . S . D ., Geo . M . Downie , W .

J . Bailey , Horace Bacon , Richard Nutmorley , J . H . Francis , \ V m . T . Hockin , Wm . J . Ramsay , Alex . Oil ** .-.,,. E . Harfh- 'd P . M . 1 S 5 , 0 . Pngsley P . M . " 1586 , 0 . Newman 619 , E . Partridge 16 S 6 , Dr . flharhs Hill Drury J . W . 85 , K . S . Blackmore I . '' 27 , E . A . Bnsley 548 , Edward Whitehead Steward , Geo . Cook , T . Whiffin , E . J . M . Plotnn , Joseph jSTunnerle . y , M . Blackmore , W . W . Stevens , Adolpho Bnist , Ed .

Watkins , W . P . Shand P . M . 720 , J . G . Attwood 569 , J . C . Larner 1586 , Fred . Bullock 1586 , R . V . Harman I . G . 1692 , A . Edwards 1625 . The Lodge was opened in tbe 1 st degree by the W . M . ( Bro . R . Jackson ) in due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes of tho previous meeting being read aud confirmed , the report of the auditors was submitted , and duly passed by tho brethren , after which tho

Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree . Pro . AVm . II . Cook was then presented to tho Worshipfnl Installing Master ( Bro . Robt . Jackson ) by Bro . Fred . J . Smith P . M ., for installation , and in the cns ' nnnuy manner . The Lodge being opened in the 3 rd degree , all brethren below the rank of Installed Master retired , and a board of Installed Masters being formed , the W . M . elect was duly placed in the chair

of K . S . The brethren were re-admitted , and tho newly installed W . M . saluted , proclaimed and greeted in the East , West and South . The newly installed Master then invested as his Officers , for the ensuing year , the following brethren : —Bros . Thos . West S . W ., II . G . Denbigh J . W ., Robert Jackson I . P . M . Treasurer , Edward Whitehead Secretary , Georgo Bird S . D ., A . J . Cox J . D ., G . M . Downio I . G .,

George Cook Organist , Horace Bncon Steward , A . B . Church Tyler . The Worshipfnl Installing Master ( Bro . Jackson ) having delivered tho antient charges to the Wardens and brethren , in a most impressive manner , the W . M ., on behalf of the brethren of the Lodge , presented Bro . Jackson with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a token of their esteem and gratitude , for tho zeal and un flagging energy he

had displayed in carrying out the duties of tho chair . Bro . Jackson acknowledged the presentation in a few well chosen words ; and after hearty good wishes from the visiting brethren the Lodge was closed in harmony . Tho brethren afterwards repaired to a sumptuous repast . Presided over by the newly-installed W . M . Bro . Cook . After the banquet , the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given

and duly honoured . Bro . Jackson I . P . M . rose to propose the toast of tho evening—the health of the W . M . ; and dwelt on the zeal and ability he had displayed iu tho execution of hia duties since the formation of the Lodgo ; ho ( Bro . Jackson ) felt sure that under their W . M . ' s guidance all the ceremonies would be most efficiently rendered . To this toast tho brethren present responded

most heartily . In reply , Bro . Cook thanked tho brethren for their cordial reception of the toast , stating that it would be his earnest endeavour to prove himself worthy of the dignified position in which they had placed him , and that ho would ever have the interests of the Lodge at heart . The W . M . next proposed tho health of the I . P . M . Bro . Jackson . In proposing this toast tho W . M . expressed

the high estimation in which he ( Bro . Jackson ) was held amongst the brethren of tho Lodge , and how greatly indebted they wero to him for tho splendid manner in whioh during the past year he had conducted the ceremonies . The I . P . M . Bro . Jackson , replying to tho toast , thanked the brethren cordially for tho handsome jewel which had that day been presented him , and stated that ho should ever regard it as a token of their high esteem and confidence in him

during the year of office which had just expired . Tho toast of the visiting brethren was proposed and responded to by Bros . Harfield and Drury . Bro . Smith proposed the health of tho newly-in vested Officers of the Lodge , which was dnly acknowledged , after which , and tho Tyler ' s toast , the proceedings terminated . In the course of the evening the proceedings were enlivened by songs efficiently rendered by Bros . West , Cox , Stevens , and others . Bro . Dr . Bnsley presided at tho piano in his usual manner .

Hon . Secretary , G . Spencer J . D ., J . Togwell I . G ., E . Friedeberg W . S ., W . Steedman P . M . Tyler ; Henry Chown , A . Budd , J . Young , C . Eschwege . Visitors—Bros . G . L . Walker 429 , J . K . Pitt 469 , " T . J . -Barnes P . M . 933 , T . Loans and A . S . Judd 1421 , and G . II . Stephens . The summons convening the meeting having been read , the ballot Was taken on tho proposition to admit Messrs . J . Young nnd C .

Friars Lodge , Mb . 1349 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at Bro . J . Wright's , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , E . C . Promptly at 6 p . m . Lodge was opened by Bro . H . R . Hallam , who was assisted by the following Officers and brethren : —Bros . R . Dnrell S . W ., Dr . T . Loane 1421 kindly acting as J . W ., W . Musto P . M . and Treasurer as T . P . M ., W . Hogg ' P . M .

Eschwege into Freemasonry . This proving in favour of those gentlemen , the first-named candidate was duly admitted aud obligated by the W . M ., who then courteously vacated the chair iu favour of Bro . P . M . Musto , who proceeded to initiate Mr . C . Eschwege into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , also completing the ceremony "With the first candidate . Bro . Musto is so well known as a Preceptor

that great expectations were entertained of the mannner in which he Would perform the duties allotted him . These were most pleasantly fulfilled , for never in our recollection was the primal ccromony more impressively rendered , or candidates more intelligently admitted to tho Order . The Deaconry was efficiently performed bv Bro . E .

Priedeberg W . S ., the proposer and brothor-in-law of Bro . 0 . Eschwege the candidate . At the conclusion of the ceremony Bro . Musto received the congratulations of the brethren , and expressed his sincere thanks to Bro . Hallam for kindly allowing him the privilege of initiating Bro . Eschwege . Bro . Hallam having resumed the chair , advanced the Lodge , and duly examined Bro . H . Chown , who having ;

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proved his efficiency , was entrusted and afterwards raised to th ° sublime decree , the whole of the work being carefully rendered . Lodg closed , and tbo room having been adapted for the purpose , the brethren s t down to a well prepared banquet , which was served undergo superintendence of Bro . J . Wright Past . Grand Pursuivant . After th ¦ ¦> baminet the usual Loyal and Craft toasts wero briefly

introduced by the W . M ., and heartily received . Bro . J . Wright P . G . P . responded for the Grand Officers present and past . Bro . Musto , on raking up the travel said , Bro . P . M . Hogg and all thoso brethren who were in the habit of seeing an I . P . M . take possession of tho gavel would kno'v for what pleasant duty ho had done so . Bro . Musto assured them it was with great pleasnro ho saw so good a worker

as Bro . Hallam in tho chair . He wonld not' say Bro . Hallam ' s rendering of tho ritual was exactly liko that practised by Bro . Hogg and himself , hut it had given him much pleasure to hear his excellent working . With great pleasure ho proposed the health of tho W . Master . Bro . Judd having snng " Speed on my bark , " tho W . M . rose to thank tho brethren for tho reception they had

given to tho toast so kindly introduced by Bro . Musto . Ho had formerly no idea of ever occupying the position of W . M ., when , six or seven years ago , ho joined Freemasonry , and when ho sat as it were in isolation . Bro . Hogg , however , advised him to join a Lodgo of Instruction . About tho same timo ho received a , letter from Bro . Calvcrley , advising him to work up for office . He laid tho letter heforo

his son , and they both attended a Lodge of Instruction . Ho recollected his son managed to pass into it , but he himself failed , it being in the second degree . Bro . Musto had spoken highly of his working . Ho hoped he had deserved it ; if he had pleased them ho was satisfied . Bro . Hallam next gave tho " Initiates , " which was most enthusiastically received . Bro . P . M . Hogs sang tho " Entered Apprentice Song , " and

Bro . Young , in replying , said ho felt highly gratified with the manner in which he had been received . As long as he lived ho hoped to merit their confidence . Bro . Eschwege next said , — " If I , in the course of theso few remarks should err , forgive me on account of my youth . I thank yon , W . M ., for asking the brethren to drink my health , and the brethren for their hearty response . For a great nnmber of years one

of tho greatest desires I have looked forward to has been to be made a Freemason , when time and my circumstances shonld permit . I hope so long as you know mo I shall be found worthy of the trust and confidence—and it mnst bo great confidence—yon havo shown in admitting me into tho Order . " The " Visitors " were next toasted , and hero wo may remark every ono of that body present aro all

closely connected with the various Lodges of Instruction , and form , with tho brethren of the Friars Lodge , an imposing array of Masonic workers . Bros . P . M . Barnes and Stephens names having been connected with the toast , Bro . Barnes said , "Iu visiting them hn had never experienced so much pleasure in attending a Lodge as then . To tho many present he was no stranger ; at least

once a-year he was present , and would attend oftener if ho could spare tho timo . Ho was as a Visitor exceedingly pleased to seo an absence of all formality ; this was no doubt , owing to the num . her present being small . Tho work had been well done ; they had had good candidates—men who not only understoodbut wanted to understand what they were undertaking . He , as a

Visitor , thanked them for the way in which thoy had proposed his health , and would avail himself of every opportunity of partaking of their hospitality , when invited . Bro . G . H . Stephens also thanked the brethren for tho warmth of tho welcome extended to the Visitors ; he was gratified to see to what a high degreo of unanimity the Lodge had attained as to its working ; if that witnessed

that evening was a specimen of what tho Friars Lodgo could do on emergency , what might they not expect to find when tho regular meetings commenced ? The Past Masters were next honoured , and Bro . Musto returned thanks . He was sure Bro . Hallam would forgive him for not dilating at length on the qualities of the Past Masters . Before sitting down , however , he would tender his

most sincere thanks to the W . M . for allowing him to conduct tho initiation of Bro . Eschwege . He must confess that in this matter there had been a conspiracy . It was said that murder wonld out , and ho mnst own he had been party to a conspiracy to introduce Bro . Eschwege into the Order , and when the time arrived he should ask the W . M . to permit him to confer the third degree upon that brother . The Officers were next toasted , and Bros . P . M . ' s Hogg

and Musto and the Officers present responded . The Tyler ' s toast was given , bringing a most enjoyable evening to a pleasant close . Owing to the small number at tho table the conversation was enabled to bo general , and the newly initiated brethren in a largo measure contributed to tho enjoyment of the evening by their account of tho manners and customs of the Colonies from which they had recently returned . Songs were also ably rendered by Bros . Togwell , Judd , Hogg , and Stephens ; these greatly enlivened the proceedings .

King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —At Bro . Devine ' s , Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzrc-.-square , ou 4 th instant , Bros . J . J . Smith W . M ., Burgess S . W ., B . Kautt ' mann J . W ., Devine Treasurer , L . Solomons Secretary , L . Jacobs S . D ., Bingham I . G . ; Bros . Ginger , Strokirk , H . M . Levy , Brnnton , Seaton , Kent ,

J . C . Smith , Hemming Preceptor . The 1 st aud 4 th sections of tho 1 st lecture were worked by tho brethren . The ceremony of tho degree was then rehearsed , Bro . Brnnton acting as candidate . The working was well rendered . Tho 2 nd section of the 2 nd lecture was worked , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed very perfectly . Bro . Burgess was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

H OLLOWAY ' Pitr . s aro tho medicines most in roputo tor curing the muifcifarions maladies which attack Immunity , when wet and cold weather gives nlncc to moro gonial temperatures . In short , these Pills afford relief , if they fail of being an absolute remedy in all the disturbances of circulation , digestion , md nervous euergv , which at times oppress a vast , portion of tho population . iwcrs

Under the wholesome , purifying , and strengthening p . exerted by these oxeellent Pills the tongue becomes clean , tlio appetite improves , digestion is litickened , and assimilation rendered perfect . Holloway's medicine possesses ¦ he higldv estimable property oc cleansing the whole mass of blood , which , iu its renovated condition , curries purity , strength , aud vigour to every tissue ot the body .

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