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only in the Lodge of Union and Promise , of Sussex , but in the position of Grand Master of England , which was formally held by a Duke of Richmond . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the speeches being interspersed with songs by Bro . R . Raynham , of the choir of St . Paul ' s Cathedral . Bro . Miles ( a visitor from Portsmouth ) , Brokincey ( of Basingstoke ) , and several of the brothronof the Lodge .
LODGE OF ISRAEL , No . 205 . THE Ball , which was held on tho 4 th instant , at tho Cannon-street Hotel , in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached to thi 3 Lodge , produced a very good result . Nearly 400 guests were present . The Grand Master His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales had granted a dispensation for the brethren to wear Masonic clothing , and tho
effect produced was very telling . The new banner of the Lodge , specially designed by the Rev . Marcus Haines , Chaplain , was deservedly admired . An excellent supper was provided by Bro . Rand , and served under tho superintendence of Mr . Lipman . Bro . Henochsberg S . W ., P . M . 1502 , Chairman of the Ball Committee ,
said it was not intended to give many toasts . The Committee , however , had been congratulated on the great success of tho Ball , but that success was due to the presence of the Ladies . What would the brethren havo done without the ladies on such an occasion . He would therefore with all sincerity ask them to drink to the health of
the Ladies . This toast was heartily received . Tho company then adjourned to the ball room , where dancing was resumed to the inspiriting music of Bros . Cooto and Tinney ' s band , under the direction of Bro . Thaddeus Wells . The efficient services of Bro . Jarvis M . C . had been secured . It is anticipated a good round sum will accrue to the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 . THE installation meeting of this compact little Lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th instant , at tho Albion , Aldersgatc-street , London , E . C . The Lodgo was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . W . Muj-an , who was supportod by his Officers and the following Past
Mafattis : —Bros . Charles Greenwood Past G . Sword Bearer ( Treasurer ) , W . Radch'ffe ( Seoretary ) , F . J . Hentsch , Dr . Walters , Usher Back , Thos . E . Lavers , John Laver , & c . Amongst tho Visitors present were : —Fredk . Binckes P . G . Steward , Charles Lacey P . M .
174 ., G . King P . M . 172 , C . E . Birch W . M . 1223 , J . T . Pilditch P . M . 1420 , II . M . Levy P . M . 188 , W . G . Jennings 15 S 0 , J . R . Rickman W . M . 890 , R . J . Taylor P . M . 144 , J . B . Stevens P . M . 1627
C . J . Craig S . W . 1223 , W . Jones 511 , J . A . Collings 1693 , J . H . Kempster P . M . 1420 , D . D . Robinson W . M . 975 . After Lodge had been formally constituted the minutes of last meeting wore read , confirmed and signed , Lodge was advanced to tho third degree , and resumed , when Bro . P . M . Lavers presented tho W . M . elect Bro . T . H . Pierce for tho benefits of installation . In
due course the Board of Installed Masters was opened and tho new Master placed in the chair . Tho brethren who had not yet donned tho levels wero re-admitted , the Master was saluted in the three degrees , and he appointed and invested his Officers , as follow :-Bros . Henry Martin S . W ., Edward Thring J . W ., C .
Greenwood P . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . Radclifie P . M . Secretary , Thomas Crapper S . D ., A . Dickson ( named for ) J . D ., F . T . Bennett I . G ., A . Green P . M . W . S ., A . Withers P . M . D . C , and C . T . Speight Past Muster Tyler . Tho address to tho Master wns delivered by Bro . A . Withers P . M ., that to the Wardens by Bro . Radcliffo P . M .,
and the final one to the brethren by Bro . Morgan . The Auditors then made their report . The accounts had been duly examined on tho previous Wednesday ; a Balance Sheet had been printed and distributed amongst the members , and it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the same bo adopted and entered on the
minutes . We may say here that the new Master enters upon his duties with a substantial balance to the credit of the Lodge , and with every prospect of a successful year of office . The W . M . now rose to present the retiring Master with tho Lodge jewel , so unanimously voted him afc tho last meeting . Bro . Peirce gracefully
alluded to the zeal Brother Morgan had always shown in the welfare of the Lodge , and expressed the sincere pleasure it gave him to place ou his breast this souvenir of the brethren ' s respect and esteem . After a brief but fervent acknowledgment had been made , Bro . Withers , the indefatigable Master of
the Ceremonies of the Lodge , directed the attention of tho brethren to the fact that he had undertaken the office of Steward for the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and forcibly urged the claims of that Institution on the members of the Lodge . Bro . Greenwood then moved a resolution to the effect that a vote of
ten guineas be made from tho Lodgo Funds to head Bro . Withers ' s list . Thi 3 was immediately seconded , and carried without a dissentient voice . Some other items of business were then considered , hearty good wishes wero tendered , and Lodge was closed ! The banquet , as is usual at this establishment , was
capitally served . On the removal of the cloth tho W . M . Bro . Peirce gave in sequence the toasts of the Queen and Craft , the health of the M . W . the Grand Master , and tho Pro G . Master , the Deputy G . Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , coupled with the name of Bro . Charles Greenwood , who replied .
Bro . Morgan , in proposing the toast of tho Worshipful Master , referred to the esteem in which Bro . Peirce was held by a !! the members . Bro . Peirce had shown some little hesitation in taking upon himself the duties of the chair , but ho ( Bro . Moigan ) could assure him he would have the undivided co-operation and support of all the
members . Bro . Peirce was an initiate of St . Michael ' s Lodge , had served all the offices upward , aud would bring to bear upon his work a sincere desire to sustaiu its prestige . With every confidence for a successful year he called on tho brethren to do honour to the toast . After a song Bro . Peirce replied . He fully appreciated the honour that had been conferred on him by tho brethren elevating him to his
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present position . Uo was not a young man , and had hardly looked forward to ever taking tho foremost position in his Lodge , but ho felt much encouraged by the way in which ho had been invited to take command , and he trusted the Lodge would lose none of its Instre while under his guidance . In replying to the toast given
in his hononr , Bro . Morgan tendered his thanks to Bro . Withers ^ for the ready and valuable help he had given him during the evening . He regretted to say he was far from well , but ho knew the members would overlook his shortcomings . He had passed a very pleasant year of office . It was true there had been no initiates during tho
year , but it was an accepted fact that tho members of the Saint Michael's Lodge did not desire a large addition to their number . It was an open question whether the vast accession lately made to its ranks was beneficial to Freemasonry . In any case it was now fully recognised that though there was no absolute restriction as to
tho number of members that might be elected , there was no desire to make this a largo Lodge . However , should good and true men present themselves , they would be sure to receive a cordial greeting . At the present time the Lodgo was a united happy family , and it wa 3 the sincere wish of one and all it might
long continue so . Bro . Morgan concluded by thanking the brethren for the way thoy had honoured him in drinking to the toast . The toast of the Visitors was entrusted to Bro . Morgan , who on behalf of the Lodgo tendered a hearty greeting . Bros . Charles Lacey , Pilditch , Rickman , and others replied . Bro . Greenwood proposed the
next toast—Success to the Masonic Charities , with which he associated tho name of Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , who , in aoknowlodging the compliment , made one of the most eloquent and effective speeches wo have ever listened to , even from this Prince of Orators . The Past Masters briefly replied for the
compliment paid them by the Worshipful Master , and several of tho Officers acknowledged the reference made to their services . A goodly sum was contributed towards tho Stewardship of Brother Past Master Withers , and a wish that he might take up a
substantial list seemed but to be father to the thought , as the support given was universal . Somo capital singing varied the procedings , and when the Tyler was summoned , all were agreed a most enjoyable evening had been spent . Bro . Collings rendered excellent service as accompanyist during the evening .
STAR IN THE EAST , No . 050 . A SPECIAL interest attached to the monthly meeting of this Lodgo , at Harwich , Essex , on Tuesday evening from the fact that part of the business was the initiation of the Mayor of the Borough , who is said to be the most youthful Mayor in the kingdom , having only attained his 25 th year . The ballot having beon unanimously declared in his favour , his Worship duly presented himself and was
initiated in a most impressive manner by Bro . F . R . Hales the W . M . At the dinner which followed the Lodge , the W . M . proposed the health of tho initiate , remarking how gratified he was that it had fallen to his lot to be tho medium of introducing his Worship into Freemasonry . He was sure from what ho knew of Bro . Ward that
ho would become an activo Freemason , and he trusted that some day his Worship would attain to tho chair of his mother Lodge . The Mayor , hi responding , thanked the brethren for the heartiness of
thoir reception of him . It had long been his earnest wish to join tho Order of Freemasonry . Ho had always understood that to bo a good Mason was to bo a food man , and ho thcrcfoiv Lusted , as time went on , he should prove himself to bo both .
BRECKNOCK LODGE , No . 651 . A MEETING was held on Thursday , 5 th inc-fc ., at Brecon . Present : —Bros . Thomas Lawrence Lewis I . P . M . in tho chair , in the absence of the Worshipful Master ; T . IL Price S . W ., E . A . Wright J . W ., Rev . M . P . Williams- Chaplain , J . A . Whittle P . M . Sec , Robert Owen S . D ., John Tudor Org ., Rues T . Heins D . C , John Meredith
and H . W . Rowe Stewards , Lewis Williams I . G ., John Evans Tyler , Richard Webb P . M ., John Morgan P . M . Visitors—Bro . tho W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master for the Eastern'Divisiou of South Wales , Marmadnko Tennant ; J . R . Davies W . M . No . 1573 , Thos . Sandbrook W . M . elect 1573 , and G . E . Mackie 1204 . Tho principal
business of tho evening was the installation of Bro . Thos . Howell Price S . W . into tho chair of W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Price , by his nnremitting attention to the Craft in general and to this Lodge in particular , has deservedly earned the honour which has been conferred on him . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master performed the
ceremony of installation in his usual impressive style . Tho Officers appointed and invested for the following y-ar were .- —Bros . U . O . A * Mayhery I . P . M ., E . \ : Wright S . W ., Robert Owen J . W ., Rov . M . P . Williams Chaplain , David Evans Trens ., J . A . Whittle P . M . Sec , Rocs T . Ileitis S . D ., John Tudor J . D ., John Meredith D . C , IT . W .
Rowe I . G ., Samuel Lewis Steward , and John Evans Tyler . Bros . T . L . Lewis P . M . and John Morgan P . M . wero deputed to servo on the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee , and Bros . R . Webb and John Morgan were appointed the Financo Committee for tho ensuing twelve months . At . the ( dose of the Lodgo the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where the customary banquet was served .
PRINCE OF WALES' LODGE , No . 1000 . riUIE regular meeting of this Lodge was held in the Masonic 1 Temple , Stopford Road . St . Holier , Jersey , on Wednesday evening , 4 th February . In the absence of the W . M . the chair was
occupied by Bro . Newman I . P . M ., and tho followini ; Officers wore present : —Bros . Vincent S . W ., Baudains J . W ., Penouf P . M . Treas ., Bois P . M . Secretary , Manger S . D ., Goldsmith acting J . D . for W . Carcaud ( abaor . it , ) , Siniou I . G ., Rogera Tyler , ably agisted by his
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only in the Lodge of Union and Promise , of Sussex , but in the position of Grand Master of England , which was formally held by a Duke of Richmond . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the speeches being interspersed with songs by Bro . R . Raynham , of the choir of St . Paul ' s Cathedral . Bro . Miles ( a visitor from Portsmouth ) , Brokincey ( of Basingstoke ) , and several of the brothronof the Lodge .
LODGE OF ISRAEL , No . 205 . THE Ball , which was held on tho 4 th instant , at tho Cannon-street Hotel , in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached to thi 3 Lodge , produced a very good result . Nearly 400 guests were present . The Grand Master His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales had granted a dispensation for the brethren to wear Masonic clothing , and tho
effect produced was very telling . The new banner of the Lodge , specially designed by the Rev . Marcus Haines , Chaplain , was deservedly admired . An excellent supper was provided by Bro . Rand , and served under tho superintendence of Mr . Lipman . Bro . Henochsberg S . W ., P . M . 1502 , Chairman of the Ball Committee ,
said it was not intended to give many toasts . The Committee , however , had been congratulated on the great success of tho Ball , but that success was due to the presence of the Ladies . What would the brethren havo done without the ladies on such an occasion . He would therefore with all sincerity ask them to drink to the health of
the Ladies . This toast was heartily received . Tho company then adjourned to the ball room , where dancing was resumed to the inspiriting music of Bros . Cooto and Tinney ' s band , under the direction of Bro . Thaddeus Wells . The efficient services of Bro . Jarvis M . C . had been secured . It is anticipated a good round sum will accrue to the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 . THE installation meeting of this compact little Lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th instant , at tho Albion , Aldersgatc-street , London , E . C . The Lodgo was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . W . Muj-an , who was supportod by his Officers and the following Past
Mafattis : —Bros . Charles Greenwood Past G . Sword Bearer ( Treasurer ) , W . Radch'ffe ( Seoretary ) , F . J . Hentsch , Dr . Walters , Usher Back , Thos . E . Lavers , John Laver , & c . Amongst tho Visitors present were : —Fredk . Binckes P . G . Steward , Charles Lacey P . M .
174 ., G . King P . M . 172 , C . E . Birch W . M . 1223 , J . T . Pilditch P . M . 1420 , II . M . Levy P . M . 188 , W . G . Jennings 15 S 0 , J . R . Rickman W . M . 890 , R . J . Taylor P . M . 144 , J . B . Stevens P . M . 1627
C . J . Craig S . W . 1223 , W . Jones 511 , J . A . Collings 1693 , J . H . Kempster P . M . 1420 , D . D . Robinson W . M . 975 . After Lodge had been formally constituted the minutes of last meeting wore read , confirmed and signed , Lodge was advanced to tho third degree , and resumed , when Bro . P . M . Lavers presented tho W . M . elect Bro . T . H . Pierce for tho benefits of installation . In
due course the Board of Installed Masters was opened and tho new Master placed in the chair . Tho brethren who had not yet donned tho levels wero re-admitted , the Master was saluted in the three degrees , and he appointed and invested his Officers , as follow :-Bros . Henry Martin S . W ., Edward Thring J . W ., C .
Greenwood P . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . Radclifie P . M . Secretary , Thomas Crapper S . D ., A . Dickson ( named for ) J . D ., F . T . Bennett I . G ., A . Green P . M . W . S ., A . Withers P . M . D . C , and C . T . Speight Past Muster Tyler . Tho address to tho Master wns delivered by Bro . A . Withers P . M ., that to the Wardens by Bro . Radcliffo P . M .,
and the final one to the brethren by Bro . Morgan . The Auditors then made their report . The accounts had been duly examined on tho previous Wednesday ; a Balance Sheet had been printed and distributed amongst the members , and it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the same bo adopted and entered on the
minutes . We may say here that the new Master enters upon his duties with a substantial balance to the credit of the Lodge , and with every prospect of a successful year of office . The W . M . now rose to present the retiring Master with tho Lodge jewel , so unanimously voted him afc tho last meeting . Bro . Peirce gracefully
alluded to the zeal Brother Morgan had always shown in the welfare of the Lodge , and expressed the sincere pleasure it gave him to place ou his breast this souvenir of the brethren ' s respect and esteem . After a brief but fervent acknowledgment had been made , Bro . Withers , the indefatigable Master of
the Ceremonies of the Lodge , directed the attention of tho brethren to the fact that he had undertaken the office of Steward for the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and forcibly urged the claims of that Institution on the members of the Lodge . Bro . Greenwood then moved a resolution to the effect that a vote of
ten guineas be made from tho Lodgo Funds to head Bro . Withers ' s list . Thi 3 was immediately seconded , and carried without a dissentient voice . Some other items of business were then considered , hearty good wishes wero tendered , and Lodge was closed ! The banquet , as is usual at this establishment , was
capitally served . On the removal of the cloth tho W . M . Bro . Peirce gave in sequence the toasts of the Queen and Craft , the health of the M . W . the Grand Master , and tho Pro G . Master , the Deputy G . Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , coupled with the name of Bro . Charles Greenwood , who replied .
Bro . Morgan , in proposing the toast of tho Worshipful Master , referred to the esteem in which Bro . Peirce was held by a !! the members . Bro . Peirce had shown some little hesitation in taking upon himself the duties of the chair , but ho ( Bro . Moigan ) could assure him he would have the undivided co-operation and support of all the
members . Bro . Peirce was an initiate of St . Michael ' s Lodge , had served all the offices upward , aud would bring to bear upon his work a sincere desire to sustaiu its prestige . With every confidence for a successful year he called on tho brethren to do honour to the toast . After a song Bro . Peirce replied . He fully appreciated the honour that had been conferred on him by tho brethren elevating him to his
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present position . Uo was not a young man , and had hardly looked forward to ever taking tho foremost position in his Lodge , but ho felt much encouraged by the way in which ho had been invited to take command , and he trusted the Lodge would lose none of its Instre while under his guidance . In replying to the toast given
in his hononr , Bro . Morgan tendered his thanks to Bro . Withers ^ for the ready and valuable help he had given him during the evening . He regretted to say he was far from well , but ho knew the members would overlook his shortcomings . He had passed a very pleasant year of office . It was true there had been no initiates during tho
year , but it was an accepted fact that tho members of the Saint Michael's Lodge did not desire a large addition to their number . It was an open question whether the vast accession lately made to its ranks was beneficial to Freemasonry . In any case it was now fully recognised that though there was no absolute restriction as to
tho number of members that might be elected , there was no desire to make this a largo Lodge . However , should good and true men present themselves , they would be sure to receive a cordial greeting . At the present time the Lodgo was a united happy family , and it wa 3 the sincere wish of one and all it might
long continue so . Bro . Morgan concluded by thanking the brethren for the way thoy had honoured him in drinking to the toast . The toast of the Visitors was entrusted to Bro . Morgan , who on behalf of the Lodgo tendered a hearty greeting . Bros . Charles Lacey , Pilditch , Rickman , and others replied . Bro . Greenwood proposed the
next toast—Success to the Masonic Charities , with which he associated tho name of Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys' School , who , in aoknowlodging the compliment , made one of the most eloquent and effective speeches wo have ever listened to , even from this Prince of Orators . The Past Masters briefly replied for the
compliment paid them by the Worshipful Master , and several of tho Officers acknowledged the reference made to their services . A goodly sum was contributed towards tho Stewardship of Brother Past Master Withers , and a wish that he might take up a
substantial list seemed but to be father to the thought , as the support given was universal . Somo capital singing varied the procedings , and when the Tyler was summoned , all were agreed a most enjoyable evening had been spent . Bro . Collings rendered excellent service as accompanyist during the evening .
STAR IN THE EAST , No . 050 . A SPECIAL interest attached to the monthly meeting of this Lodgo , at Harwich , Essex , on Tuesday evening from the fact that part of the business was the initiation of the Mayor of the Borough , who is said to be the most youthful Mayor in the kingdom , having only attained his 25 th year . The ballot having beon unanimously declared in his favour , his Worship duly presented himself and was
initiated in a most impressive manner by Bro . F . R . Hales the W . M . At the dinner which followed the Lodge , the W . M . proposed the health of tho initiate , remarking how gratified he was that it had fallen to his lot to be tho medium of introducing his Worship into Freemasonry . He was sure from what ho knew of Bro . Ward that
ho would become an activo Freemason , and he trusted that some day his Worship would attain to tho chair of his mother Lodge . The Mayor , hi responding , thanked the brethren for the heartiness of
thoir reception of him . It had long been his earnest wish to join tho Order of Freemasonry . Ho had always understood that to bo a good Mason was to bo a food man , and ho thcrcfoiv Lusted , as time went on , he should prove himself to bo both .
BRECKNOCK LODGE , No . 651 . A MEETING was held on Thursday , 5 th inc-fc ., at Brecon . Present : —Bros . Thomas Lawrence Lewis I . P . M . in tho chair , in the absence of the Worshipful Master ; T . IL Price S . W ., E . A . Wright J . W ., Rev . M . P . Williams- Chaplain , J . A . Whittle P . M . Sec , Robert Owen S . D ., John Tudor Org ., Rues T . Heins D . C , John Meredith
and H . W . Rowe Stewards , Lewis Williams I . G ., John Evans Tyler , Richard Webb P . M ., John Morgan P . M . Visitors—Bro . tho W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master for the Eastern'Divisiou of South Wales , Marmadnko Tennant ; J . R . Davies W . M . No . 1573 , Thos . Sandbrook W . M . elect 1573 , and G . E . Mackie 1204 . Tho principal
business of tho evening was the installation of Bro . Thos . Howell Price S . W . into tho chair of W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Price , by his nnremitting attention to the Craft in general and to this Lodge in particular , has deservedly earned the honour which has been conferred on him . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master performed the
ceremony of installation in his usual impressive style . Tho Officers appointed and invested for the following y-ar were .- —Bros . U . O . A * Mayhery I . P . M ., E . \ : Wright S . W ., Robert Owen J . W ., Rov . M . P . Williams Chaplain , David Evans Trens ., J . A . Whittle P . M . Sec , Rocs T . Ileitis S . D ., John Tudor J . D ., John Meredith D . C , IT . W .
Rowe I . G ., Samuel Lewis Steward , and John Evans Tyler . Bros . T . L . Lewis P . M . and John Morgan P . M . wero deputed to servo on the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee , and Bros . R . Webb and John Morgan were appointed the Financo Committee for tho ensuing twelve months . At . the ( dose of the Lodgo the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where the customary banquet was served .
PRINCE OF WALES' LODGE , No . 1000 . riUIE regular meeting of this Lodge was held in the Masonic 1 Temple , Stopford Road . St . Holier , Jersey , on Wednesday evening , 4 th February . In the absence of the W . M . the chair was
occupied by Bro . Newman I . P . M ., and tho followini ; Officers wore present : —Bros . Vincent S . W ., Baudains J . W ., Penouf P . M . Treas ., Bois P . M . Secretary , Manger S . D ., Goldsmith acting J . D . for W . Carcaud ( abaor . it , ) , Siniou I . G ., Rogera Tyler , ably agisted by his