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Notices Of Meetings
Braun Sec , Rudderforth Preceptor , Coates S . D ., Davison J . D . Kennard I . G . ; also Bros . West , Nichols , E . J . IT . Hawkins 1287 , J . Jacksou I . G . 1287 , Parsons , and Dunham . Business—Tho Lodge was opened in dno form , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Tribbell being candidate . The Preceptor worked the third section , assisted by the brethren ; after this Bro . Davison answered the whole of tho questions in tho fourth section . Bros .
Hawkins and Jackson were elected members . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimonsly , that a fund in aid of tho Masonic Charities should bo inaugurated on Friday next , entitled tho William Preston Lodgo of Instruction Benevolent Association , and sixteen brethren gave in their names as members . Bro . S . W . Reddie was elected W . M . for the ensuing Friday eveniug , and , all labour being ended , the Lodge was closed in duo form , with solemn grayer .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The usual weekly meeting of this Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 20 th February . Bro . Barker W . M ., Worsley S . W ., Lovelock J . W ., Smith S . D ., Brown J . D ., Saunders I . G ., P . M . Wellington Preceptor , Worsley Sec , and soveral brethren . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer . The minutes
of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in tho 2 nd degree 5 Bro . Defriei having answered the necessary questions , the Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Defriez acting as candidate . Bro . Hewlett worksd the 1 st and 2 nd section of the lecture , aasisted by the brethren . The Lodge waB closed down to the 1 st degree . Bro . Worsley was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing weelr , and
appointed his officers in rotation ; he being Secretary , it happens very rarely that h « can take the chair j but tho S . W . in rotation not being in attendance , the W . M . took the opportunity of putting him into his place ; he said he should like to seo a good muster , and hoped that those brethren to whom he is well known will rally round him next Tuesday , tho 27 th inst ., and give him a good reception .
Strawberry Hill Lodge , No . 946 . —Tho above Lodge met on Wednesday , 14 th inst ., at Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , Twickenham . Bros . Johnson W . M ., Wolgemnth S . W ., T . Price J . W ., W . Piatt P . M . Secretary , Johnson Treasurer , G . M . Cook S . D ., W . B . Woodman P . M . 1559 J . D ., Skinner D . C , Roafh Steward , Kipling P . M . as I . G . ; and P . M . 's Bros . W . Smeed P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Mclllwham P . G . O .
Middlesex , and Faithfnll . Tho Lodge was opened , and tho minutes Tvero confirmed . A ballot was taken for tho admission of Mr . A . T . Ackerman , who was duly initiated . Bros . E . D . Garwood , R . J . Garwood and Doughty wero passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , by tho W . M . The election for W . M . and Treasurer then took place . The result being that Bro . Wolgemnth was appoiuted W . M .,
Johnson Treasurer . A five guinea jewel and a life membership for tho Hoyal Masonic Institution for Boys wasvotedtothoretiringW . il ., for tho able manner in which he had discharged the dnties of his office . The Lodge was then closed . A very excellent dinner was provided by Bro . Garwood . The W . M . gave the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . W . Smeed P . G . J . W . Middlesex , respouded to
the toastof the R . W . the Prov . G . M . Master , Bro . Col . Burdett , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers ; ho also proposed tho health of the W . M ., which was responded to . The other toaBts comprised the Wardens , Visitors and Officers . Bros . Piatt , T . Price and Garwood contributed somo excellent songs . Tho visitors wero Bros . S . Jewell , T . Darke , J . Sweaaey jun ., Gilbert and Morris .
Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 1150 . —Tho increasing interest taken in Freemasonry abroad is shown by the desire manifested by foreigners to enter the ranks of English Freemasonry . At the ordinary meeting of this Lodgo on Monday , besides the Eastern members who belong to it , there was an initiate from Belgium , a joining member from Venezuela , and a brother passed from Smyrna .
The business of the evening was opened by the W . M ., Bro . P . L . Simmonds P . M . 141 , 554 . Tho officers of the Lodge present were N . ifoxon S . W ., T . J . Reeves J . W ., D . P . Cama P . M ., H . f . Wood P . M . Sec , Ch . Cheston J . D ., Hyde Clarke P . M . P . D . G . M . Tnrkey . Visitors—Bros . T . Fenn P . G . D . Prince of Wales Lodge , R . G . Glover P . M . 181 , R , E . Barnes P . M . 15 and 30 , W . Kelly Minister from
Venezuela . The W . M . initiated into Masonry Mr . P . C . Owen C . B ., the Director of tho South Kensington Museum , and Secretary to the Royal Commission for the Paris Exhibition , of which H . R . H . the Prince of Wales our Grand Master is President . Mr . Gustave Gnillam , of Brussels , was also iuitiated into Masonry , and on the request of the Dekran Lod ^ e , No . 1014 , of Smyrna , mado through Bro . Hyde Clarke , tho D . P . D . G . M . for Turkey , Bro . K . C . Krikoriad
was passed to the second degree . Bro . Kelly , of Venezuela , was proposed as a joining member , and somo propositions for initiation made . Bro . Moxou having undertaken the duty of Steward for tho Festival of the Girls' School , five guineas was voted out of the Lodge funds . This being election night , en the ballot , Bro . H . Moxon S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing year , and Bro . Walter Besant P . M . re-elected Treasurer . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form .
TJpton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —This Lodge held its meeting at Bro . Bolton ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday 16 th inst . Present—Bro . A . W . Fonner W . M ., R . W . Pearcy S . W ., Lane J . W ., Cleverley S . D ., Crellin J . D ., Kent I . G ., Townsend
Sec . ; Bolton , Simpson , Smith , & c . Lodge opened in due form . Minutes read and confirmed ; Lodge opened iu 2 nd and 3 rd degrees . Lodge resumed to 1 st degree , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ; Bro . Smith candidate . Bro . Smith was elected a member of the hodge , Bro . Pearcy S . W ., was appointed W . M . for the ensuing
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week ; Lodge closed and adjourned . This Lodge is without a Preceptor ; the members hope that if this becomes known , through the medium of tho FKEEJIASOX ' S CHRONICLE , their want will soon bo supplied . It is a rapidly rising Lodge , and only requires a Brother as Preceptor to ensure it success .
Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —The members of this Lodgo met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Ash Wednesday , and testified by their largo attendance that something more than tho usual business had drawn them there . Tt was thn nii . 'ht for the election of the W . M ., Treasurer and Tylor , and after tho W . M ., ( Bro . G . Harrison ) had raised Bro . Jackson , find passed Pro . Ellis , ho
resumed the Lodgo to tho E . A . degree . Tho ballot was then taken for the W . M ., and , as was surmised , proved unanimously in favonr of tho S . W ., who , though a joining member of the Lodgo , has , sineo his connection with it , gained the esteem of tho wholo of tho brethren , by his continuous efforts to promote the wellfare of the Lodge , in such a manner that it would havo been strnngo if the
brethren had not , when tho opportunity arrived , showed the con . h'denee they reposed in him by electing him to fill the chief office in tho Lodge . W . Bro . J . Hogg P . G . D . and I . P . M ., was again elected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight received tho assurance of the appreciation of the brethren by once more being elected Tyler . After receiving hearty good wishes from several visiting brethren ,
the Lodpe was closed , and tho brethren proceeded to the Inns of Court Hotel , where a banquet was served in the usual complete manner of that establishment . On tho removal of tho cloth , the W . M . gave the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , which , it is needless to say , wero received with great enthusiasm . On rising to propose the toast of the evening , the health and prosperity of the W . M . elect .
Bro . Harrison said how pleased he was that tho brethren had elected so worthy a Mason to fill the chair ho then occupied , and what gratification it was to himself to know that the prosperity of the HerveyLodge was to rest with so energetic a man and so good a Mason . As was natural , he felt to some degree sorry that ho had so soon to vacate tho chair ; it was , however , moro than compensated for by
the knowledge that in the W . M . eleot the members had obtained a brother who would , at all times , be a credit and an ornament to tho Lodge . After a suitable and eloquent response from Bro . Southwood ( who was heartily cheered ) , tho other toasts of the evening were given and received with the best feeling . Several brethren enhanced the pleasures of the evening by somo capital singing . The Tyler ' s toast brought a happy meeting to a pleasant ending .
The Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . —Held its meeting , under tho presidency of the W . M ., Bro . P . G . Jupe , on Thursday , tbo 15 th inst . ; Bros . Christie S . W ., West J . W ., Robinson S . D ., Arkell J . D ., Jackson I . G ., Lancaster I . P . M ; P . M's Webb Treas ., Staten Sec , Reed , Forbes . Business—Bro . Johns was raised , and Messrs . Parry , Wsitkins , Kemptou and Hawkins were initiated .
Bro . Lancaster I . P . M ., at the close of tho above business , rose , and returned thanks on behalf of Bro . Terry and himself , for tho kindness that had been shown him on his acting as Steward for the Aged Freemasons ; he had received no less a sum than £ 110 . Three candidates were proposed , and tho Lodge was closed in due form .
Friars' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , the 22 nd February , at Bro . J . Wright ' s , Cheshire Cheese , Crntched Friars , E . C . Present—Bros . Jospph Calverley W . M ., John Shepherd S . W ., John Blackhall J . W ., Wm . Hogg Secretary , John Wright Treasurer , Alfred Ellis S . D ., Thomas Watson J . D ., Wm . Simmons I . G . ; Past Master Bro . Musto Preceptor ; Bros . Poterken , Baxter , aud several others . Lodge
opened in the 1 st and 2 nd degrees . Bro . Poterken being examined and entrusted , Lodge opened in the 3 rd degree , and W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , in a very impressive manner . Tho 1 st section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Ellis , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo resumed to the 1 st degree , when Bros . Peterkon , Shepherd and Watson , wero elected to audit the accounts for the past year . Lodge closed in due form with prayer , and adjourned to Thursday , the 1 st of March , at seven o'clock .
The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — A meeting was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Basing , hall-street , on 22 nd February . Present—Bros . Spiegel W . M ., Goodman S . W ., Payne J . W ., Browue S . D ., Gladwell J . D ., Moss I . G ..
Poore P . M . Preceptor , Stevens P . M ., Colmer , Blackie , Thornes , Parker , Ockenden , Wylar , Shore , Wale , Cnmner . The ceremonies of passing and raising were very ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Wale being the candidate . Bro . Cumnncr 1426 was unanimously elected a member .
Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 , Hampton . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday , the 15 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . J . Hurst W . M . Ho was supported by Bros . E . Hopwood I . P . M . and Treasurer , John Hammond P . M . S . W ., W . Kraeutler acting J . W ., W . Hammond P . M . and Sec , Fox S . D ., Jessett J . D ., T . W . Ockenden I . G ., Walls D . C , and several brethren . The W . M . initiated Mr . C . Hole into the mysteries of the
Craft , and vacated the chair in favonr of Bro . Hopwood , who raised two brethren to the sublime degree . Bro . W . Hammond presented a handsome Bible to the Lodge , and his kindness was acknowledged by a voto of thanks . Business being concluded , the brethren sat down to tho usual frugal meal , and spent a pleasant evening . The W . M ., Bros . Walls , Jessett and Schmitz contributed , by vocal efforts , to the harmony of the occasion . During the evening Bro . Kraeutler announced his intention of presenting filing glasses to the Lodge .
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Notices Of Meetings
Braun Sec , Rudderforth Preceptor , Coates S . D ., Davison J . D . Kennard I . G . ; also Bros . West , Nichols , E . J . IT . Hawkins 1287 , J . Jacksou I . G . 1287 , Parsons , and Dunham . Business—Tho Lodge was opened in dno form , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Tribbell being candidate . The Preceptor worked the third section , assisted by the brethren ; after this Bro . Davison answered the whole of tho questions in tho fourth section . Bros .
Hawkins and Jackson were elected members . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimonsly , that a fund in aid of tho Masonic Charities should bo inaugurated on Friday next , entitled tho William Preston Lodgo of Instruction Benevolent Association , and sixteen brethren gave in their names as members . Bro . S . W . Reddie was elected W . M . for the ensuing Friday eveniug , and , all labour being ended , the Lodge was closed in duo form , with solemn grayer .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —The usual weekly meeting of this Lodge took place at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , on Tuesday , 20 th February . Bro . Barker W . M ., Worsley S . W ., Lovelock J . W ., Smith S . D ., Brown J . D ., Saunders I . G ., P . M . Wellington Preceptor , Worsley Sec , and soveral brethren . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer . The minutes
of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in tho 2 nd degree 5 Bro . Defriei having answered the necessary questions , the Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Defriez acting as candidate . Bro . Hewlett worksd the 1 st and 2 nd section of the lecture , aasisted by the brethren . The Lodge waB closed down to the 1 st degree . Bro . Worsley was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing weelr , and
appointed his officers in rotation ; he being Secretary , it happens very rarely that h « can take the chair j but tho S . W . in rotation not being in attendance , the W . M . took the opportunity of putting him into his place ; he said he should like to seo a good muster , and hoped that those brethren to whom he is well known will rally round him next Tuesday , tho 27 th inst ., and give him a good reception .
Strawberry Hill Lodge , No . 946 . —Tho above Lodge met on Wednesday , 14 th inst ., at Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , Twickenham . Bros . Johnson W . M ., Wolgemnth S . W ., T . Price J . W ., W . Piatt P . M . Secretary , Johnson Treasurer , G . M . Cook S . D ., W . B . Woodman P . M . 1559 J . D ., Skinner D . C , Roafh Steward , Kipling P . M . as I . G . ; and P . M . 's Bros . W . Smeed P . G . J . W . Middlesex , Mclllwham P . G . O .
Middlesex , and Faithfnll . Tho Lodge was opened , and tho minutes Tvero confirmed . A ballot was taken for tho admission of Mr . A . T . Ackerman , who was duly initiated . Bros . E . D . Garwood , R . J . Garwood and Doughty wero passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , by tho W . M . The election for W . M . and Treasurer then took place . The result being that Bro . Wolgemnth was appoiuted W . M .,
Johnson Treasurer . A five guinea jewel and a life membership for tho Hoyal Masonic Institution for Boys wasvotedtothoretiringW . il ., for tho able manner in which he had discharged the dnties of his office . The Lodge was then closed . A very excellent dinner was provided by Bro . Garwood . The W . M . gave the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . W . Smeed P . G . J . W . Middlesex , respouded to
the toastof the R . W . the Prov . G . M . Master , Bro . Col . Burdett , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers ; ho also proposed tho health of the W . M ., which was responded to . The other toaBts comprised the Wardens , Visitors and Officers . Bros . Piatt , T . Price and Garwood contributed somo excellent songs . Tho visitors wero Bros . S . Jewell , T . Darke , J . Sweaaey jun ., Gilbert and Morris .
Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 1150 . —Tho increasing interest taken in Freemasonry abroad is shown by the desire manifested by foreigners to enter the ranks of English Freemasonry . At the ordinary meeting of this Lodgo on Monday , besides the Eastern members who belong to it , there was an initiate from Belgium , a joining member from Venezuela , and a brother passed from Smyrna .
The business of the evening was opened by the W . M ., Bro . P . L . Simmonds P . M . 141 , 554 . Tho officers of the Lodge present were N . ifoxon S . W ., T . J . Reeves J . W ., D . P . Cama P . M ., H . f . Wood P . M . Sec , Ch . Cheston J . D ., Hyde Clarke P . M . P . D . G . M . Tnrkey . Visitors—Bros . T . Fenn P . G . D . Prince of Wales Lodge , R . G . Glover P . M . 181 , R , E . Barnes P . M . 15 and 30 , W . Kelly Minister from
Venezuela . The W . M . initiated into Masonry Mr . P . C . Owen C . B ., the Director of tho South Kensington Museum , and Secretary to the Royal Commission for the Paris Exhibition , of which H . R . H . the Prince of Wales our Grand Master is President . Mr . Gustave Gnillam , of Brussels , was also iuitiated into Masonry , and on the request of the Dekran Lod ^ e , No . 1014 , of Smyrna , mado through Bro . Hyde Clarke , tho D . P . D . G . M . for Turkey , Bro . K . C . Krikoriad
was passed to the second degree . Bro . Kelly , of Venezuela , was proposed as a joining member , and somo propositions for initiation made . Bro . Moxou having undertaken the duty of Steward for tho Festival of the Girls' School , five guineas was voted out of the Lodge funds . This being election night , en the ballot , Bro . H . Moxon S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing year , and Bro . Walter Besant P . M . re-elected Treasurer . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form .
TJpton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —This Lodge held its meeting at Bro . Bolton ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday 16 th inst . Present—Bro . A . W . Fonner W . M ., R . W . Pearcy S . W ., Lane J . W ., Cleverley S . D ., Crellin J . D ., Kent I . G ., Townsend
Sec . ; Bolton , Simpson , Smith , & c . Lodge opened in due form . Minutes read and confirmed ; Lodge opened iu 2 nd and 3 rd degrees . Lodge resumed to 1 st degree , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ; Bro . Smith candidate . Bro . Smith was elected a member of the hodge , Bro . Pearcy S . W ., was appointed W . M . for the ensuing
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week ; Lodge closed and adjourned . This Lodge is without a Preceptor ; the members hope that if this becomes known , through the medium of tho FKEEJIASOX ' S CHRONICLE , their want will soon bo supplied . It is a rapidly rising Lodge , and only requires a Brother as Preceptor to ensure it success .
Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 . —The members of this Lodgo met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Ash Wednesday , and testified by their largo attendance that something more than tho usual business had drawn them there . Tt was thn nii . 'ht for the election of the W . M ., Treasurer and Tylor , and after tho W . M ., ( Bro . G . Harrison ) had raised Bro . Jackson , find passed Pro . Ellis , ho
resumed the Lodgo to tho E . A . degree . Tho ballot was then taken for the W . M ., and , as was surmised , proved unanimously in favonr of tho S . W ., who , though a joining member of the Lodgo , has , sineo his connection with it , gained the esteem of tho wholo of tho brethren , by his continuous efforts to promote the wellfare of the Lodge , in such a manner that it would havo been strnngo if the
brethren had not , when tho opportunity arrived , showed the con . h'denee they reposed in him by electing him to fill the chief office in tho Lodge . W . Bro . J . Hogg P . G . D . and I . P . M ., was again elected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight received tho assurance of the appreciation of the brethren by once more being elected Tyler . After receiving hearty good wishes from several visiting brethren ,
the Lodpe was closed , and tho brethren proceeded to the Inns of Court Hotel , where a banquet was served in the usual complete manner of that establishment . On tho removal of tho cloth , the W . M . gave the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , which , it is needless to say , wero received with great enthusiasm . On rising to propose the toast of the evening , the health and prosperity of the W . M . elect .
Bro . Harrison said how pleased he was that tho brethren had elected so worthy a Mason to fill the chair ho then occupied , and what gratification it was to himself to know that the prosperity of the HerveyLodge was to rest with so energetic a man and so good a Mason . As was natural , he felt to some degree sorry that ho had so soon to vacate tho chair ; it was , however , moro than compensated for by
the knowledge that in the W . M . eleot the members had obtained a brother who would , at all times , be a credit and an ornament to tho Lodge . After a suitable and eloquent response from Bro . Southwood ( who was heartily cheered ) , tho other toasts of the evening were given and received with the best feeling . Several brethren enhanced the pleasures of the evening by somo capital singing . The Tyler ' s toast brought a happy meeting to a pleasant ending .
The Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . —Held its meeting , under tho presidency of the W . M ., Bro . P . G . Jupe , on Thursday , tbo 15 th inst . ; Bros . Christie S . W ., West J . W ., Robinson S . D ., Arkell J . D ., Jackson I . G ., Lancaster I . P . M ; P . M's Webb Treas ., Staten Sec , Reed , Forbes . Business—Bro . Johns was raised , and Messrs . Parry , Wsitkins , Kemptou and Hawkins were initiated .
Bro . Lancaster I . P . M ., at the close of tho above business , rose , and returned thanks on behalf of Bro . Terry and himself , for tho kindness that had been shown him on his acting as Steward for the Aged Freemasons ; he had received no less a sum than £ 110 . Three candidates were proposed , and tho Lodge was closed in due form .
Friars' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , the 22 nd February , at Bro . J . Wright ' s , Cheshire Cheese , Crntched Friars , E . C . Present—Bros . Jospph Calverley W . M ., John Shepherd S . W ., John Blackhall J . W ., Wm . Hogg Secretary , John Wright Treasurer , Alfred Ellis S . D ., Thomas Watson J . D ., Wm . Simmons I . G . ; Past Master Bro . Musto Preceptor ; Bros . Poterken , Baxter , aud several others . Lodge
opened in the 1 st and 2 nd degrees . Bro . Poterken being examined and entrusted , Lodge opened in the 3 rd degree , and W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , in a very impressive manner . Tho 1 st section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Ellis , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo resumed to the 1 st degree , when Bros . Peterkon , Shepherd and Watson , wero elected to audit the accounts for the past year . Lodge closed in due form with prayer , and adjourned to Thursday , the 1 st of March , at seven o'clock .
The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — A meeting was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Basing , hall-street , on 22 nd February . Present—Bros . Spiegel W . M ., Goodman S . W ., Payne J . W ., Browue S . D ., Gladwell J . D ., Moss I . G ..
Poore P . M . Preceptor , Stevens P . M ., Colmer , Blackie , Thornes , Parker , Ockenden , Wylar , Shore , Wale , Cnmner . The ceremonies of passing and raising were very ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Wale being the candidate . Bro . Cumnncr 1426 was unanimously elected a member .
Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 , Hampton . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Thursday , the 15 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . J . Hurst W . M . Ho was supported by Bros . E . Hopwood I . P . M . and Treasurer , John Hammond P . M . S . W ., W . Kraeutler acting J . W ., W . Hammond P . M . and Sec , Fox S . D ., Jessett J . D ., T . W . Ockenden I . G ., Walls D . C , and several brethren . The W . M . initiated Mr . C . Hole into the mysteries of the
Craft , and vacated the chair in favonr of Bro . Hopwood , who raised two brethren to the sublime degree . Bro . W . Hammond presented a handsome Bible to the Lodge , and his kindness was acknowledged by a voto of thanks . Business being concluded , the brethren sat down to tho usual frugal meal , and spent a pleasant evening . The W . M ., Bros . Walls , Jessett and Schmitz contributed , by vocal efforts , to the harmony of the occasion . During the evening Bro . Kraeutler announced his intention of presenting filing glasses to the Lodge .