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get on at all . He knew the value of them , inasmuch as he had been supported by the whole of them , in and under many circumstances , where their knowledge of the Craft and the rules of its working were of thc greatest value to him , and he was sure the same support would be given to their present W . M . He would now like to say a few words about himself . On account of thc pressure ot time , the
lodge had to be closed rather abruptly , and he had not time then to thank them for the handsome jewel they had so generously presented to him . He would now tike the opportunity , and thanked them most sincerely . He trusted that he should live many years to wear it in the lodge . They had also passed a vote of thanks to him for installing his successor , and it would be inscribed on the minutes
of the lodge , and shown as long as the lodge existed , which he tiusted would be for many , many years . For that he thanked them ; it was an honour that would live after him , and be an honour to his children when he had gone . Again and again he thanked them , and trusted to do his duly among thc Past Masters as he had done in all and even' oi his offices in the lodge . Bro .
P . M . Rowland returned thanks . Bro . P . M . F . Dawson said he must say that it woulf have been better if the I . P . M . had returned thanks for all of them , but , as he had not , he would say how pleased he was that day at witnessing the excellent manner in whicli the I . P . M ., Bro . Woodley , had rendered the ceremony of installation . It was greatly to the credit of the lodge and to himself .
While they had Masters rising in the lodge who could work like that they had nothing to fear . If the brethren of thc lodge did , as had been done for years in the Nelson Lodge , remain united in brotherly love , and yet tried to surpass one another in their working and desire for its interest and for its prosperity , they would have nothing to fear for its future , and the Nelson Lodge would be second
to none in the metropolis . The next toast was that ol "The Visitors , " which vvas responded to by Bros . Hutton , Lloyd , Vance , Black , and Rigglesworth . "The Ofiicers " followed , and Bro . Wilkins , S . W ., responded . The W . M . thanked Bro . Kenning for the excellent reports given of the Nelson Lodge during the past and several preceding years
in the Freemason , and proposed " The Health of Bro . Jolly , " who hatl been the medium of communication between them and that journal , and our representative returned thanks . A hearty encomium was then passed upon Bro . Hubbard for his efforts , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
HAMPTON COURT . —BurdeU Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 26 th ult . There were present Bros . Shaboe , W . M . ; Sindall , S . W . ; Buss , Treas . ; Pearse , Sec . ; Kentish , S . D . ; Binders , J . D . ; Bindoff , I . G . ; and several other members . Visitors : Bros . Chancellor , P . G . S ., & c ; Ramsay , P . G . W . Middx . ;
Levander , P . G . S . Middx ., and others . Bro . F . Stewart was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . Ward was passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Harvey and F . W . Smith initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . All the work was done in an able maimer . The W . M . then presented Bro . Buss with the small testimonial voted him
by the lodge—which took the form of a diamond ringassuring him of the regard he was heltl in by the lodge , to wliich Bro . Buss replied in suitable terms . Bro . Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex , and a former member of the lodge , was proposed as a re-joining member , and alter other Masonic business thc lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an ample banquet , provided for them hy Bro . Sadler .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . i 3 __) . — The eighth installation meeting of this lotlge was heltl on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . C . Woodrow , W . M ., Bro . John Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M . 201 , & c , opened the lodge at one o'clock p . m . 1 le commenced by raising Bros . H , J . Buckley , J . Cavell , W . R . Smith , and D . Brown ,
passing Bros . W . J . Smith and F . W . Dye . The W . M , Bro . J . C . Woodrow , having arrived , he initiated Mr . Abraham Purshouse Driver and Charles Thomas Talum into Freemasonry . Thc candidates were introduced separately . All the work ably done . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and unanimously confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee showed that after meeting
every liability and giving £ 263 s . to the Masonic Charities , a good balance remained in the hands of the Treasurer . It was stated that the W . M . for the time being was Life Governor in perpetuity of all the Masonic Charities , also that the Secretary for the time being was Life Governor in perpetuity of the Girls' School , to which was added at this auspicious meeting a Life Governorship of the Female
Annuity of the Koyal Benevolent Institution , also in name of the Secretary of the lodge for the time being . Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 142 G , installed Bro . J . B . Shackleton , P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1526 , as W . M . ; and he appointed and invested as his officers Bros . John Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M . 201 , ice , S . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., J . W . ; S . Wiekcns , P . M ., Treas . ; F
Walters , P . P . J . D . Middx ., P . M . 73 , etc , Sec . ( eighth reappointment ) ; H . Gloster , W . M . 1531 , Arc , S . D . ; T . W . Stone , J . D . ; D . Steinhauer , I . G . ; J . | . Marsh , Org . ; 11 . Potter , P . M . 11 , W . S . ; Y . Knight , D . C ; W . R . Vassila , C . S . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler ( eighth reappointment ) . For his services in well rendering the installation a cordial vote of thanks and an honorary membership of the lodge were unanimously voted to Bro . James
Stevens , P . M . On the motion of Bro . F . Walters , P . P . J . D . Midd _ ., P . M . 73 , Secretary , it was unanimously resolved a slight alteration be made in bye-law of Audit Committee . On the motion of Bro . W . F . Suntoii , it was unanimously resolved "That ten guineas be taken from the lodge funds and be spent in purchasing a Life Governorship of the Female Annuity Fund , in the name of the Secretary of the lodge for the time being . " The usual seven guinea Past
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Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . C . Woodrow , P . M ., for his efficient services rendered to the lodge during his year of office . Bro . William Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . 1326 , & c , and Captain Reginald William Williams , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., P . M . 1275 , & c , on the motion of Bro . F . Walters , P . P . S . D . Middx ' ., P . M . 73 , Secretary , were unanimously elected honorary members of this lodge . He
also proposed Bro . Charles Paulson , 1309 , be elected a joining member , subject to usual ballot . Some candidates were proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed in due form . Bro . C . W . Fox was elected Steward of the Benevolent Institution for the forthcoming festival , to be held in February , 1880 . Present , besides those named , Bros . F . Binckes , P . G . S ., P . M . ; W . Hammond , P . M . ; C . Graham , A . J . Rogers , C . W . Baker ,
T . W . A _ ams , P . M . ; S . Page , C . Lucop , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . A . Barrett , P . G . Org . Oxon , P . M . 1706 ; IT . M . Levy , P . M . 188 ; IT . C . Murphy , 1512 ; J . J . Hutchings , 147 ; H . C . Freeman , 147 ; T . A . Thompson , 1614 ; R . Boby , 1201 ; J . White , 180 ; W . A . Simmons , P . M . 1559 ; F . W . Cash , 1559 ; H . J . Collens , I . G . 766 ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1512 , VV . M . 1793 ; and others . Banquet and desseit followed .
CHORLTON - ON - MEDLOCK . — Avon Lodge ( No . 1633 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this popular lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Lloydstreet , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at five o ' clock . The W . M ., Bro . J . D . Brickies , presided , supported by the following ofiicers and brethren : —Bros . A . Painter , S . W . ; A . B . Whittaker , J . W . ; W . H . Leigh , I . P . M . ; G .
Macfarlane , S . D . ; S . D . McKellan , j . D . ; W . Bostock , Treas . ; VV . Brown , I . G . ; F . Stanislaus , Org . ; G . Burrows , Tyler ; T . J . Hooper , P . M . ; T . Cavanab , P . M . ; G . Yates , VV . Byway , J . Cummins , VV . Dunkerly , C H . Stephenson , S . IT . St . Austin , VV . Craven , IT . Macdonald , W . P . Hayhurst , VV . Stevenson , VV . Lyon , C . Fairbank , A . Clarke , A . T . Forrest , H . Bracewell . Visitors : Bros . J . Gow , 1 C 1 S ,
5 61 ; J . G . Elderton , 317 ; IT . Paulden , 204 ; VV . Hollins , 152 * , J . Aldred , 1140 ; John Church , 317 ; Matthew Owen , 163 ; S . Murtig , 1798 ; Murray Thomson , 163 ; J . Coxen , 152 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed , aft . 'r whicli Mr . M . Beddoes Peacock was balloted for , unanimously elected , and
afterwards duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The VV . M . performed the ceiemony of initiation , and presented the working tools to the candidates . At the conclusion of this ceremony , the brethren adjourned for tea , anel after every brother had " had his due , " re-assembled in the lodge-room . The lodge was then worked up to the Third Degree , anti Bro . Samuel Horatio St . Austin being
a candidate for raising , was duly made a Master Mason by the W . M ., assisted by his ofiicers . Although there is of necessity a great sameness in the proceedings of working the Three Degrees , and consequently our remarks may also of necessity appear stereotyped in connection with these proceedings , yet we cannot help expressing our gratification when " work " is properly and efficiently done .
Hence the oft repeated phrases of " in a most able manner , " in a " satisfactory manner , " or in " creditable style , " may appear to some minds stale and flat , and although our vocabulary of praiseworthy sentences is not limited , yet we deem it consistent to apply these home-made expressions only in cases where they are really deserved , and we , therefore , are very pleased to record how ably
the VV . M ., Bro . Brickies , and his officers performed t he ceremony , and this fact is the more pleasing when we call lo mind the unsatisfactory manner in which some lodges execute their " work . " This being all the business , the lodge was worked down to the First Degree , and " Hearty gootl wishes " having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was formally closed , and afterwards the
brethren assembled at the social board , and , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and responded to , the VV . M . proposed " The Health of the newly raised Bro . St . Austin , " whieh was cordially received Bro . St . Austin , in returning thanks , said it was a great satisfaction to him to be now numbered amongst the large roll of Master Masons , and he had been greatly impressed
with the ceremony that had been performed that evening . He trusted he might be pardoned for comparing the Three Degrees in Masonry to three acts of a good play , the first being gootl , the second better , and the third the best of all . He felt in his own mind convinced from what he had seen and heard that he liked Masonry , and always should like it , so much so that no individual effort on his part
should be wanting to further its interests . " The Health of Bro . Beddoes Peacock " was next proposed , and drunk with enthusiasm , to which that brother suitably responded . The toast of " The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . T . J . Hooper , and responded to on their behalf by Bro . W . Hollins . Bro . W . Bostock , Treasurer , then rose , and said it was with feelings of mingled pain and pleasure
that lie wished to propose a toast that he was quite sure would be received by them all with delight—it was that of "Thc Worshipful Master , Bro . Brickies . " The pleasure he had in proposing this toast was in being able to say with truth that Bro . Brickies was a most assiduous W . M ., painstaking in his duties , cordial in his manner , and kind in his actions . They all felt proud of him , and
what was more , satisfied with him , when they witnessed the manner he had performed both the ceremonies that evening . He ( Bro . B stock ) , had known the W . M . for very many years , and he was pleased to say the more he knew of him , the more he liked him . The pain that he had spoken of in proposing this toast ivas caused by the
fact that this meeting would be the last that Bro . Brickies would preside over for many a long day in that lodge , for Ihe reason lhat ere long he would leave England wilh his wife and family for the West Indies , and remain there for an indefinite time . He was quite sure that a general feeling of tleep regret would abound in all the hearts of the
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members of the Avon Lodge , and not only by thsm , but by all the brethren of other lodges who had known Bro , Brickies , his sterling qualities and his uprightness , and ,, therefore , in asking the brethren to drink a bumper to tl . istoast , he would conclude his remarks by wishing their W . M . God speed and long life , happiness and prosperity .. The toast was heartily responded to by one and all with
Masonic " honours . " Bro . Brickies , in reply , said that his feelings were those of pain only , in thanking them for so cordially responding to the toast which Bro . Bostock had proposed in such kind terms . It was quite true that he was going to leave them , and he assured them he was deeply grieved at the thought of separation , but the consolation he had was that if not with them in person he
should be in spirit . Of course he did not wish to conceaTI the fact from them , that in leaving England for a foreign ! country he should better his position , but at the same time , if fortune had so willed it , he would very much rather have remained at home , and had the pleasure of meeting them every month as usual . As they were aware-, a man cannot rale his own destiny , and no one could ? foresee
what turns fortune would make in their favour , or wha * part of the world she might capriciously lead them to .. Bro . Bostock had alluded to his ( Bro . Brickies' ) good qualities , and he was afraid he had becn rather flattered ; at the same time , in doing his best for the interests of the lodge while presiding over it he hoped he had given satisfaction to the members , and if so , he should feel a little
comforted at the separation , bat his earnest hope , when far away , would always be that he should see them again , and this , he thought , would not be so very long as Bro . Bostock had suggested , as he had made a stipulation that if he went abroad it would be with thc understanding thai he should return for three months to England during every year , and , under these circumstances , they might alf fee ?
certain of seeing him again ( God willing ) , as no distance in the United Kingdom would , he trusted , keep him from thelodge . Other toasts followed , which were enlivened during the intervals by some good singing from Bros . Stephenson , St . Austin , and Bostock , and a recitation by Bro . W . Brown . This enjoyable meeting was brought to a close about 11 o'clock . Bro . F . Stanislaus rendered most valuable aid to the singers as accompanist on the piano .
HOUNSLOW . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . ' 777 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Towni Hall , Hounslow , on the 26 th ult . The W . M . was unable to be present , and several of the officers were absent . The chair was taken by Bro . M . S . Larlham , P . M ., supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , S . W . ; G . Clark , J . W . ; W . Ramsay , Hon . I . P . M . ; IT . B . Marshall , Treas . ; IT . Claik
S . D . ; F . J . Peeks , D . C ; Dunkle ) , Org . ; and J . Daly , Tyler . After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes , no candidates being in attendance , the business on the summons was proceeded with . The ballot was taken for the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , and was declared unanimous in favour of Bro . H . Lovegrove , S . W . Bro . IT . B . Marshall ( C . C ., F . R . G . S . ) ,
who has been Steward for all the three Charities during the present year , was unanimously re-elected Treasuier . Bro . J . Daly was re-elected Tyler , andjBros . Wood , W . S . Dunkley , and Hcelis were appointed as Audit Committee Bro . White , a candidate for passing , now arrived , and having answered the usual questions , was passed to the Second Degree . The S . W . announced the appointment of
the W . M . as Prov . J . G . Warden . Several names were handed in fer joining , and after the completion of some routine business the lodge was closed . The only visitor was Bro . J . F . Hurst , P . M . 753 . The brethren assembled at 6 . 30 p . m . at the Red Lion Hotel , the W . M . elect ( Bro . H . Lovegrove ) in the chair , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In proposing the toast of
" The Prov . G . M . ( Col . F . Burdett ) , " the S . W . referred to the flourishing condition of the province under his rule , and remarked that the Royal Hanover Lodge had especial reasons for being grateful to thc P . G . M ., as for services in the province generally tlieir W . M . ( Bro . Dubois ) had been appointed to the important position of Prov . J . G . W .,
and he himself ( the S . W . ) had received purple in the Mark Degree . The toast of " The W . M . Elect and the Officers " was proposed by Bro . Larlham , hon . mem ., and responded to by Bros . Lovegrove , G . Clark , H . Clark , Peeks , and Dunkley . The Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren left for town at nine o ' clock .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at tbe Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday the 2 ^ rd ult . Present : Bros . J . L . Payne , W . M . ; A . R . Oll ' ey , S . W . ; J . Lorkin , J . W . ; F . Jacob , J . D .-, W . Ferrar , I . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; J . Williams , Secretary ; and
others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being candidate . Bro . C . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the 3 rd and 6 th Sections of the Lecture . The lodge was advinced to the Third Degree , and then closed down . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . J . Lorkin seconded , that Bro . A . R . Olley
be W . M . for the ensuing Wednesday evening . Carried unanimously . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . C . Lorkin seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded in the minutes to Bro . J . L . Payne , for the able manner in which he had for the first time conducted the business of the lodge . Carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the ledge was closed in ancient form with solemn prajer .
MASONIC SONGS . —A . selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , 5 orming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 35 . sent post free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value ? s . 2 d . — ADVT .
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get on at all . He knew the value of them , inasmuch as he had been supported by the whole of them , in and under many circumstances , where their knowledge of the Craft and the rules of its working were of thc greatest value to him , and he was sure the same support would be given to their present W . M . He would now like to say a few words about himself . On account of thc pressure ot time , the
lodge had to be closed rather abruptly , and he had not time then to thank them for the handsome jewel they had so generously presented to him . He would now tike the opportunity , and thanked them most sincerely . He trusted that he should live many years to wear it in the lodge . They had also passed a vote of thanks to him for installing his successor , and it would be inscribed on the minutes
of the lodge , and shown as long as the lodge existed , which he tiusted would be for many , many years . For that he thanked them ; it was an honour that would live after him , and be an honour to his children when he had gone . Again and again he thanked them , and trusted to do his duly among thc Past Masters as he had done in all and even' oi his offices in the lodge . Bro .
P . M . Rowland returned thanks . Bro . P . M . F . Dawson said he must say that it woulf have been better if the I . P . M . had returned thanks for all of them , but , as he had not , he would say how pleased he was that day at witnessing the excellent manner in whicli the I . P . M ., Bro . Woodley , had rendered the ceremony of installation . It was greatly to the credit of the lodge and to himself .
While they had Masters rising in the lodge who could work like that they had nothing to fear . If the brethren of thc lodge did , as had been done for years in the Nelson Lodge , remain united in brotherly love , and yet tried to surpass one another in their working and desire for its interest and for its prosperity , they would have nothing to fear for its future , and the Nelson Lodge would be second
to none in the metropolis . The next toast was that ol "The Visitors , " which vvas responded to by Bros . Hutton , Lloyd , Vance , Black , and Rigglesworth . "The Ofiicers " followed , and Bro . Wilkins , S . W ., responded . The W . M . thanked Bro . Kenning for the excellent reports given of the Nelson Lodge during the past and several preceding years
in the Freemason , and proposed " The Health of Bro . Jolly , " who hatl been the medium of communication between them and that journal , and our representative returned thanks . A hearty encomium was then passed upon Bro . Hubbard for his efforts , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
HAMPTON COURT . —BurdeU Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 26 th ult . There were present Bros . Shaboe , W . M . ; Sindall , S . W . ; Buss , Treas . ; Pearse , Sec . ; Kentish , S . D . ; Binders , J . D . ; Bindoff , I . G . ; and several other members . Visitors : Bros . Chancellor , P . G . S ., & c ; Ramsay , P . G . W . Middx . ;
Levander , P . G . S . Middx ., and others . Bro . F . Stewart was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . Ward was passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Harvey and F . W . Smith initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . All the work was done in an able maimer . The W . M . then presented Bro . Buss with the small testimonial voted him
by the lodge—which took the form of a diamond ringassuring him of the regard he was heltl in by the lodge , to wliich Bro . Buss replied in suitable terms . Bro . Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex , and a former member of the lodge , was proposed as a re-joining member , and alter other Masonic business thc lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an ample banquet , provided for them hy Bro . Sadler .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . i 3 __) . — The eighth installation meeting of this lotlge was heltl on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . C . Woodrow , W . M ., Bro . John Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M . 201 , & c , opened the lodge at one o'clock p . m . 1 le commenced by raising Bros . H , J . Buckley , J . Cavell , W . R . Smith , and D . Brown ,
passing Bros . W . J . Smith and F . W . Dye . The W . M , Bro . J . C . Woodrow , having arrived , he initiated Mr . Abraham Purshouse Driver and Charles Thomas Talum into Freemasonry . Thc candidates were introduced separately . All the work ably done . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and unanimously confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee showed that after meeting
every liability and giving £ 263 s . to the Masonic Charities , a good balance remained in the hands of the Treasurer . It was stated that the W . M . for the time being was Life Governor in perpetuity of all the Masonic Charities , also that the Secretary for the time being was Life Governor in perpetuity of the Girls' School , to which was added at this auspicious meeting a Life Governorship of the Female
Annuity of the Koyal Benevolent Institution , also in name of the Secretary of the lodge for the time being . Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 142 G , installed Bro . J . B . Shackleton , P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1526 , as W . M . ; and he appointed and invested as his officers Bros . John Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M . 201 , ice , S . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., J . W . ; S . Wiekcns , P . M ., Treas . ; F
Walters , P . P . J . D . Middx ., P . M . 73 , etc , Sec . ( eighth reappointment ) ; H . Gloster , W . M . 1531 , Arc , S . D . ; T . W . Stone , J . D . ; D . Steinhauer , I . G . ; J . | . Marsh , Org . ; 11 . Potter , P . M . 11 , W . S . ; Y . Knight , D . C ; W . R . Vassila , C . S . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler ( eighth reappointment ) . For his services in well rendering the installation a cordial vote of thanks and an honorary membership of the lodge were unanimously voted to Bro . James
Stevens , P . M . On the motion of Bro . F . Walters , P . P . J . D . Midd _ ., P . M . 73 , Secretary , it was unanimously resolved a slight alteration be made in bye-law of Audit Committee . On the motion of Bro . W . F . Suntoii , it was unanimously resolved "That ten guineas be taken from the lodge funds and be spent in purchasing a Life Governorship of the Female Annuity Fund , in the name of the Secretary of the lodge for the time being . " The usual seven guinea Past
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Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . C . Woodrow , P . M ., for his efficient services rendered to the lodge during his year of office . Bro . William Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . 1326 , & c , and Captain Reginald William Williams , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., P . M . 1275 , & c , on the motion of Bro . F . Walters , P . P . S . D . Middx ' ., P . M . 73 , Secretary , were unanimously elected honorary members of this lodge . He
also proposed Bro . Charles Paulson , 1309 , be elected a joining member , subject to usual ballot . Some candidates were proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed in due form . Bro . C . W . Fox was elected Steward of the Benevolent Institution for the forthcoming festival , to be held in February , 1880 . Present , besides those named , Bros . F . Binckes , P . G . S ., P . M . ; W . Hammond , P . M . ; C . Graham , A . J . Rogers , C . W . Baker ,
T . W . A _ ams , P . M . ; S . Page , C . Lucop , and others . Visitors : Bros . W . A . Barrett , P . G . Org . Oxon , P . M . 1706 ; IT . M . Levy , P . M . 188 ; IT . C . Murphy , 1512 ; J . J . Hutchings , 147 ; H . C . Freeman , 147 ; T . A . Thompson , 1614 ; R . Boby , 1201 ; J . White , 180 ; W . A . Simmons , P . M . 1559 ; F . W . Cash , 1559 ; H . J . Collens , I . G . 766 ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1512 , VV . M . 1793 ; and others . Banquet and desseit followed .
CHORLTON - ON - MEDLOCK . — Avon Lodge ( No . 1633 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this popular lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Lloydstreet , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at five o ' clock . The W . M ., Bro . J . D . Brickies , presided , supported by the following ofiicers and brethren : —Bros . A . Painter , S . W . ; A . B . Whittaker , J . W . ; W . H . Leigh , I . P . M . ; G .
Macfarlane , S . D . ; S . D . McKellan , j . D . ; W . Bostock , Treas . ; VV . Brown , I . G . ; F . Stanislaus , Org . ; G . Burrows , Tyler ; T . J . Hooper , P . M . ; T . Cavanab , P . M . ; G . Yates , VV . Byway , J . Cummins , VV . Dunkerly , C H . Stephenson , S . IT . St . Austin , VV . Craven , IT . Macdonald , W . P . Hayhurst , VV . Stevenson , VV . Lyon , C . Fairbank , A . Clarke , A . T . Forrest , H . Bracewell . Visitors : Bros . J . Gow , 1 C 1 S ,
5 61 ; J . G . Elderton , 317 ; IT . Paulden , 204 ; VV . Hollins , 152 * , J . Aldred , 1140 ; John Church , 317 ; Matthew Owen , 163 ; S . Murtig , 1798 ; Murray Thomson , 163 ; J . Coxen , 152 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in ancient form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed , aft . 'r whicli Mr . M . Beddoes Peacock was balloted for , unanimously elected , and
afterwards duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The VV . M . performed the ceiemony of initiation , and presented the working tools to the candidates . At the conclusion of this ceremony , the brethren adjourned for tea , anel after every brother had " had his due , " re-assembled in the lodge-room . The lodge was then worked up to the Third Degree , anti Bro . Samuel Horatio St . Austin being
a candidate for raising , was duly made a Master Mason by the W . M ., assisted by his ofiicers . Although there is of necessity a great sameness in the proceedings of working the Three Degrees , and consequently our remarks may also of necessity appear stereotyped in connection with these proceedings , yet we cannot help expressing our gratification when " work " is properly and efficiently done .
Hence the oft repeated phrases of " in a most able manner , " in a " satisfactory manner , " or in " creditable style , " may appear to some minds stale and flat , and although our vocabulary of praiseworthy sentences is not limited , yet we deem it consistent to apply these home-made expressions only in cases where they are really deserved , and we , therefore , are very pleased to record how ably
the VV . M ., Bro . Brickies , and his officers performed t he ceremony , and this fact is the more pleasing when we call lo mind the unsatisfactory manner in which some lodges execute their " work . " This being all the business , the lodge was worked down to the First Degree , and " Hearty gootl wishes " having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was formally closed , and afterwards the
brethren assembled at the social board , and , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and responded to , the VV . M . proposed " The Health of the newly raised Bro . St . Austin , " whieh was cordially received Bro . St . Austin , in returning thanks , said it was a great satisfaction to him to be now numbered amongst the large roll of Master Masons , and he had been greatly impressed
with the ceremony that had been performed that evening . He trusted he might be pardoned for comparing the Three Degrees in Masonry to three acts of a good play , the first being gootl , the second better , and the third the best of all . He felt in his own mind convinced from what he had seen and heard that he liked Masonry , and always should like it , so much so that no individual effort on his part
should be wanting to further its interests . " The Health of Bro . Beddoes Peacock " was next proposed , and drunk with enthusiasm , to which that brother suitably responded . The toast of " The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . T . J . Hooper , and responded to on their behalf by Bro . W . Hollins . Bro . W . Bostock , Treasurer , then rose , and said it was with feelings of mingled pain and pleasure
that lie wished to propose a toast that he was quite sure would be received by them all with delight—it was that of "Thc Worshipful Master , Bro . Brickies . " The pleasure he had in proposing this toast was in being able to say with truth that Bro . Brickies was a most assiduous W . M ., painstaking in his duties , cordial in his manner , and kind in his actions . They all felt proud of him , and
what was more , satisfied with him , when they witnessed the manner he had performed both the ceremonies that evening . He ( Bro . B stock ) , had known the W . M . for very many years , and he was pleased to say the more he knew of him , the more he liked him . The pain that he had spoken of in proposing this toast ivas caused by the
fact that this meeting would be the last that Bro . Brickies would preside over for many a long day in that lodge , for Ihe reason lhat ere long he would leave England wilh his wife and family for the West Indies , and remain there for an indefinite time . He was quite sure that a general feeling of tleep regret would abound in all the hearts of the
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members of the Avon Lodge , and not only by thsm , but by all the brethren of other lodges who had known Bro , Brickies , his sterling qualities and his uprightness , and ,, therefore , in asking the brethren to drink a bumper to tl . istoast , he would conclude his remarks by wishing their W . M . God speed and long life , happiness and prosperity .. The toast was heartily responded to by one and all with
Masonic " honours . " Bro . Brickies , in reply , said that his feelings were those of pain only , in thanking them for so cordially responding to the toast which Bro . Bostock had proposed in such kind terms . It was quite true that he was going to leave them , and he assured them he was deeply grieved at the thought of separation , but the consolation he had was that if not with them in person he
should be in spirit . Of course he did not wish to conceaTI the fact from them , that in leaving England for a foreign ! country he should better his position , but at the same time , if fortune had so willed it , he would very much rather have remained at home , and had the pleasure of meeting them every month as usual . As they were aware-, a man cannot rale his own destiny , and no one could ? foresee
what turns fortune would make in their favour , or wha * part of the world she might capriciously lead them to .. Bro . Bostock had alluded to his ( Bro . Brickies' ) good qualities , and he was afraid he had becn rather flattered ; at the same time , in doing his best for the interests of the lodge while presiding over it he hoped he had given satisfaction to the members , and if so , he should feel a little
comforted at the separation , bat his earnest hope , when far away , would always be that he should see them again , and this , he thought , would not be so very long as Bro . Bostock had suggested , as he had made a stipulation that if he went abroad it would be with thc understanding thai he should return for three months to England during every year , and , under these circumstances , they might alf fee ?
certain of seeing him again ( God willing ) , as no distance in the United Kingdom would , he trusted , keep him from thelodge . Other toasts followed , which were enlivened during the intervals by some good singing from Bros . Stephenson , St . Austin , and Bostock , and a recitation by Bro . W . Brown . This enjoyable meeting was brought to a close about 11 o'clock . Bro . F . Stanislaus rendered most valuable aid to the singers as accompanist on the piano .
HOUNSLOW . —Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . ' 777 ) - —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Towni Hall , Hounslow , on the 26 th ult . The W . M . was unable to be present , and several of the officers were absent . The chair was taken by Bro . M . S . Larlham , P . M ., supported by Bros . H . Lovegrove , S . W . ; G . Clark , J . W . ; W . Ramsay , Hon . I . P . M . ; IT . B . Marshall , Treas . ; IT . Claik
S . D . ; F . J . Peeks , D . C ; Dunkle ) , Org . ; and J . Daly , Tyler . After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes , no candidates being in attendance , the business on the summons was proceeded with . The ballot was taken for the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , and was declared unanimous in favour of Bro . H . Lovegrove , S . W . Bro . IT . B . Marshall ( C . C ., F . R . G . S . ) ,
who has been Steward for all the three Charities during the present year , was unanimously re-elected Treasuier . Bro . J . Daly was re-elected Tyler , andjBros . Wood , W . S . Dunkley , and Hcelis were appointed as Audit Committee Bro . White , a candidate for passing , now arrived , and having answered the usual questions , was passed to the Second Degree . The S . W . announced the appointment of
the W . M . as Prov . J . G . Warden . Several names were handed in fer joining , and after the completion of some routine business the lodge was closed . The only visitor was Bro . J . F . Hurst , P . M . 753 . The brethren assembled at 6 . 30 p . m . at the Red Lion Hotel , the W . M . elect ( Bro . H . Lovegrove ) in the chair , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . In proposing the toast of
" The Prov . G . M . ( Col . F . Burdett ) , " the S . W . referred to the flourishing condition of the province under his rule , and remarked that the Royal Hanover Lodge had especial reasons for being grateful to thc P . G . M ., as for services in the province generally tlieir W . M . ( Bro . Dubois ) had been appointed to the important position of Prov . J . G . W .,
and he himself ( the S . W . ) had received purple in the Mark Degree . The toast of " The W . M . Elect and the Officers " was proposed by Bro . Larlham , hon . mem ., and responded to by Bros . Lovegrove , G . Clark , H . Clark , Peeks , and Dunkley . The Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren left for town at nine o ' clock .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at tbe Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday the 2 ^ rd ult . Present : Bros . J . L . Payne , W . M . ; A . R . Oll ' ey , S . W . ; J . Lorkin , J . W . ; F . Jacob , J . D .-, W . Ferrar , I . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; J . Williams , Secretary ; and
others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being candidate . Bro . C . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the 3 rd and 6 th Sections of the Lecture . The lodge was advinced to the Third Degree , and then closed down . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . J . Lorkin seconded , that Bro . A . R . Olley
be W . M . for the ensuing Wednesday evening . Carried unanimously . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . C . Lorkin seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded in the minutes to Bro . J . L . Payne , for the able manner in which he had for the first time conducted the business of the lodge . Carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the ledge was closed in ancient form with solemn prajer .
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