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in the ascendant in the political world . He trusted , however , by the blessing of the Great Architect , that peaceful efforts might yet prevail . The other point of Bro . H . ' s address was equally interesting . He ad verted to the newly initiated candidate , a Russian merchant , and by whom proposed , by an officer in the Polish army ! These two gentlemen had made each other ' s acquaintance in England , the happy home of the brave and the free . A native of Poland had that day proved the
excellence of Freemasonry by introducing a native of Russia into the Order . May such a happy instance be the prelude to many others ! MAJOR BENIOWSKI , the Polish Brother alluded to , on his health being drunk delivered a very impressive address on Masonic principles . LODGE OF FAITH , ( NO . 165 , ) Jan . 27 . —The W . M . Bro . J . R . Dudley , after initiating two candidates , installed his successor , Bro . John Mott , in the presence of twenty installed Masters . The ceremony was
conducted with great correctness . The banquet lost none of the usual charm imparted by Bro . Rackstraw ' s attention , and the social hour was enlivened by excellent harmony and pleasing addresses ; many absent friends were remembered , and we are desired to assure Dr . Crucefix that he was not forgotten . ST . JOHN ' LODGE , ( NO . 107 . )— Masonic Ball At the meeting of this Lodge on the Sth Januaryour esteemed Bro . Lee was dulelectee ! for the
, y second time to preside in the East , his conduct as W . M . for the past year having given universal satisfaction . The occasion was celebrated by a splendid Ball ancl Supper , at which one hundred and thirty were present . The Lodge-room ancl whole suite at Radley ' s were thrown open , and the whole affair passed off with great spirit . The supper was served up in excellent style , and all the arrangements were admirable . The health
of the W . M . was given and duly responded to , but the toast of the evening was "The Ladies Present ; " this , it is needless to say , was given most enthusiastically . Indeed , the fair Sisters present seemed to catch the excitement , and rose simultaneously to acknowledge the compliment . The Grand Sword Bearer was deputed to return thanks for them which he did in a very neat speech . After supper dancing was resumed , and this truly happy party did not separate until five on the following morning . The St . John ' s Lodge have set a very excellent
example , which we hope to see speedily followed . The ordinary Masonic banquets unquestionably partake of a selfish character , how much greater the satisfaction , when , as in the present instance , the enjoyment of the meeting is participated in by those we love . Reunions so delightful as these advance Masonry , by dispelling prejudices whicli unquestionably in too many instances are indulged in by the fairer portion of the creation , but , from the gratified remarks we heard on every side , we feel convinced that every "Sister" present at the St . John ' s
Ball , will lor the future bear with her "the tongue of good report , " the harmonious feeling which pervades the whole fraternity , being so eminently conspicuous upon that occasion . ST . LUKE ' LODGE , ( NO . 168 , ) March 2 . —It is due to this excellent Lodge to record its palmy state , tbe working is really good , and we understand that on Good Friday the lectures will be regularly worked . LODGE OF UNIONS , ( NO . 318 , ) Feb . 17 . —This Lodge well maintains its character as the parent stem of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement .
The Master , Bro . Mountain , assisted by Bro . Marriott , P . M ., and the Wardens worked a portion of the lectures in excellent style . Several members of the Bank of England Lodge visited , and were entertained with true Masonic hospitality .
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The Reporter.
in the ascendant in the political world . He trusted , however , by the blessing of the Great Architect , that peaceful efforts might yet prevail . The other point of Bro . H . ' s address was equally interesting . He ad verted to the newly initiated candidate , a Russian merchant , and by whom proposed , by an officer in the Polish army ! These two gentlemen had made each other ' s acquaintance in England , the happy home of the brave and the free . A native of Poland had that day proved the
excellence of Freemasonry by introducing a native of Russia into the Order . May such a happy instance be the prelude to many others ! MAJOR BENIOWSKI , the Polish Brother alluded to , on his health being drunk delivered a very impressive address on Masonic principles . LODGE OF FAITH , ( NO . 165 , ) Jan . 27 . —The W . M . Bro . J . R . Dudley , after initiating two candidates , installed his successor , Bro . John Mott , in the presence of twenty installed Masters . The ceremony was
conducted with great correctness . The banquet lost none of the usual charm imparted by Bro . Rackstraw ' s attention , and the social hour was enlivened by excellent harmony and pleasing addresses ; many absent friends were remembered , and we are desired to assure Dr . Crucefix that he was not forgotten . ST . JOHN ' LODGE , ( NO . 107 . )— Masonic Ball At the meeting of this Lodge on the Sth Januaryour esteemed Bro . Lee was dulelectee ! for the
, y second time to preside in the East , his conduct as W . M . for the past year having given universal satisfaction . The occasion was celebrated by a splendid Ball ancl Supper , at which one hundred and thirty were present . The Lodge-room ancl whole suite at Radley ' s were thrown open , and the whole affair passed off with great spirit . The supper was served up in excellent style , and all the arrangements were admirable . The health
of the W . M . was given and duly responded to , but the toast of the evening was "The Ladies Present ; " this , it is needless to say , was given most enthusiastically . Indeed , the fair Sisters present seemed to catch the excitement , and rose simultaneously to acknowledge the compliment . The Grand Sword Bearer was deputed to return thanks for them which he did in a very neat speech . After supper dancing was resumed , and this truly happy party did not separate until five on the following morning . The St . John ' s Lodge have set a very excellent
example , which we hope to see speedily followed . The ordinary Masonic banquets unquestionably partake of a selfish character , how much greater the satisfaction , when , as in the present instance , the enjoyment of the meeting is participated in by those we love . Reunions so delightful as these advance Masonry , by dispelling prejudices whicli unquestionably in too many instances are indulged in by the fairer portion of the creation , but , from the gratified remarks we heard on every side , we feel convinced that every "Sister" present at the St . John ' s
Ball , will lor the future bear with her "the tongue of good report , " the harmonious feeling which pervades the whole fraternity , being so eminently conspicuous upon that occasion . ST . LUKE ' LODGE , ( NO . 168 , ) March 2 . —It is due to this excellent Lodge to record its palmy state , tbe working is really good , and we understand that on Good Friday the lectures will be regularly worked . LODGE OF UNIONS , ( NO . 318 , ) Feb . 17 . —This Lodge well maintains its character as the parent stem of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement .
The Master , Bro . Mountain , assisted by Bro . Marriott , P . M ., and the Wardens worked a portion of the lectures in excellent style . Several members of the Bank of England Lodge visited , and were entertained with true Masonic hospitality .